When Charles Dickens wrote A Tale of Two Cities in 1859, there’s no way he could have had our distribution areas in mind. But, for Wesley Chapel’s already-crowded dining scene, it surely is fair to call 2018 “the best of times,” and equally fair to say that for New Tampa, “it was the worst of times” in terms of its restaurant scene. Among the new eateries that opened in … [Read more...]
Culver’s To Open In New Wiregrass Ranch Location Later This Month!
WHEN I think about fast food, I can eat an order of fries from that golden arch place or an occasional burger from that supposedly royal place or two pieces of fried chicken from the Colonel’s hangout. But, that’s why I really don’t like to call Culver’s — the Midwestern tradition making major inroads here in Florida — “fast food.” Yes, they serve you quickly and yes, there is … [Read more...]
S.R. 54 Commercial Development Is Heating Up, Too!
For the last few years, when people have talked about the growth in Wesley Chapel, they mainly have focused on the S.R. 56 corridor, from west of I-75 all the way east to the Wiregrass Ranch Development of Regional Impact (DRI). Now, however, it appears that the portion of S.R. 54 from near I-75, east to Morris Bridge Rd./Eiland Blvd., also is heating up, as a flood of new … [Read more...]
Local Student Is Florida’s First Boy To Perform A ‘Bharatanatyam Arangetram’
Wesley Chapel resident Parth Madabhushi is carrying on a family tradition. His mother, Sabrina Madabhushi, is a teacher of Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance that originated in the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu in southern India. Sabrina’s mother, Geetha Raaj, is a guru who has taught thousands of students the traditional art form as she has traveled the state of … [Read more...]
Do Not Miss The First New Tampa Brew Fest On Nov. 10!
When I was at the University of Florida, I remember asking a friend after at least six hours at a dorm party, “So, how much beer is too much beer?” His response was, “The question is, how much beer is enough beer? Well, those who attend the first-ever New Tampa Brew Fest, presented by Kling Law of Tampa, on Saturday, November 10, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., at the Venetian Event … [Read more...]
