As large trucks filled with dirt and tall cranes roll by a flattened lot, local Wesley Chapel tennis guru and businessman Pascal Collard smiles. The trucks are slowly but surely allowing Pascal’s vision come to life. The parking lot is there, he says, pointing to his left. Tennis courts, pickleball courts and padel courts over there, surrounding the tennis center. And, … [Read more...]
Wiregrass Brewing Company — One Of The Brew Fest’s Best
Wesley Chapel’s Randy Gailit goes through a cooling process as he prepares another batch of his craft beers for fermentation in his Meadow Pointe garage. (Photo: John C. Cotey) Randy Gailit liked to spend his Saturday mornings doing crafts. Craft beers, to be exact. In the garage of his Meadow Pointe home, he meticulously measures, mixes and mashes, making sure the … [Read more...]
New Tampa Brew Fest 2019!
When the New Tampa Noon Rotary went looking for an idea to create a signature event that would raise thousands of dollars for the club’s favorite causes, it wanted something hip, trendy and successful. Now, heading into its second year, the club members have high hopes for their New Tampa Brew Fest, which will be held tomorrow — Saturday, November 16 — at the Venetian Center … [Read more...]
Longhorns Make It Three Straight County Championships
Coach Damon Zassenbraker gets a victory dousing after the Longhorns’ third straight Pasco County championship. (Photos courtesy of Valerie Sercu/Celebrate Everything Photography) John Long Middle School football coach Damon Zassenbraker has an unusual approach to kicking the ball off during games. He doesn’t. Instead, he orders onsides kicks, where the ball needs to … [Read more...]
Summer & Winter Both Come To Wesley Chapel This Weekend!
Santa Claus is coming to town. The round, cherry-cheeked giver of gifts (if you’ve been nice, that is) will arrive at the annual tree-lighting celebration at The Shops at Wiregrass, marking the official start of its popular Symphony in Lights display in the center of the mall. The dancing light show, set to music featuring the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, is expected to … [Read more...]
