Change In Federal Regulation Forces Removal Of Trees In Tampa Palms

Tree stumps, like the one pictured above, are all that remain of many trees that used to provide shade over a walking path near Yardley Way in The Enclave community of Tampa Palms.
Tree stumps, like the one pictured above, are all that remain of many trees that used to provide shade over a walking path near Yardley Way in The Enclave community of Tampa Palms.

By Matt Wiley

Tampa Palms residents may notice more light coming through the trees along Yardley Way, as well as a much better view of the high voltage power transmission lines that stretch through the community on a vacant strip of property, as a Federal regulation now is requiring power companies to trim or remove trees and foliage that could interfere with those lines during a storm.Continue reading

Sushi Raw — For Everyone Who’s Been Missing Sushi Tsu In Tampa Palms!

Among the delicious items in this incredible sushi platter at Sushi Raw in the Shoppes at Amberly plaza in Tampa Palms. Among the favorites displayed in this platter are several different fresh ahi tuna choices, fresh red snapper, escolar (white tuna), grilled eel, veggie tempura and more.
Among the delicious items in this incredible sushi platter at Sushi Raw in the Shoppes at Amberly plaza in Tampa Palms. Among the favorites displayed in this platter are several different fresh ahi tuna choices, fresh red snapper, escolar (white tuna), grilled eel, veggie tempura and more.

By Gary Nager

Although we have still had plenty of great Japanese restaurants to enjoy in New Tampa and Wesley Chapel, I know I wasn’t alone in missing Sushi Tsu, which had been located, for more than a decade, in the same Shoppes of Amberly plaza in Tampa Palms, where our office had been located (until a few days ago) before it closed last year.Continue reading

DTCC Donates More Than 200 Holiday Gifts To Mort Elementary

(L-R) Michael Tom of DTCC, Mort Elementary principal Woodland Johnson, DTCC Tampa managing director Eric Miller, Nancy Thurber of DTCC, Mort social worker Melissa Enzor & DTCC VP Steven Strnad
(L-R) Michael Tom of DTCC, Mort Elementary principal Woodland Johnson, DTCC Tampa managing director Eric Miller, Nancy Thurber of DTCC, Mort social worker Melissa Enzor & DTCC VP Steven Strnad

By Matt Wiley

The holidays are a time for selflessness and giving, and that’s just what the New Tampa branch of the financial services giant Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) did for a local school in need in December.Continue reading

More Than 200 Attend Local Man’s ‘Shark Tank’ Watch Party!

Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel member Ben Alexander’s appearance on “Shark Tank” included an impressive balloon drop to promote his company, Balloon Distractions
Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel member Ben Alexander’s appearance on “Shark Tank” included an impressive balloon drop to promote his company, Balloon Distractions.

By Gary Nager

Although none of the five multi-millionaire/billionaire “sharks” ended up investing in his company during his Jan. 17 appearance on the hit ABC-TV show “Shark Tank,” local entrepreneur Ben Alexander says he is more excited than ever about his balloon entertainment company, Balloon Distractions.Continue reading