Wesley Chapel Neighborhood News, Volume 33, Issue 14, July 8, 2025

Here’s The Latest News From Two Rivers Ranch!

Introduction by Gary Nager

As the publisher and editor of the New Tampa and Wesley Chapel Neighborhood News, I’m having a dilemma — What should I do about the 6,000-acre development known as Two Rivers?

For more than three decades, I have used Morris Bridge Rd. as the eastern boundary of both Wesley Chapel and New Tampa. But, the Thomas family’s Two Rivers Ranch is just to the east of Morris Bridge, both north and south of the Pasco-Hillsborough County line, which, by my definition, is located in unincorporated Zephyrhills (not to be confused with the City of Zephyrhills, which is well north and east of Two Rivers) in Pasco and Thonotosassa in Hillsborough.

But now, with the Pasco side of Two Rivers already home to hundreds of new homes, plus the announcement last year that the Tampa Bay area’s first-ever surf park was coming to the community, and even more recent announcements of a Publix beginning construction, plus a private club, schools and the most recent addition — a Pasco County-record $18-million purchase of 85 acres on the south side of S.R. 56 to be developed as a district park — and its location just to the east of Morris Bridge, it’s clear that Two Rivers is very much Wesley Chapel-like and we have already published multiple stories about it in these pages.

So, my dilemma is — should I start mailing the Wesley Chapel Neighborhood News to everyone who currently lives — and those who will one day move into the thousands of additional homes, apartments and townhomes — in Two Rivers?

The answer is most likely going to be “Yes,” even though we’re already mailing our Wesley Chapel issues to more than 40,000 residences and businesses — and more than 110,000 people (according to U.S. Post Office estimates) — in zip codes 33543, 33544 and 33545 and Two Rivers addresses (at least so far) are all in 33541.

In other words, to misquote Bette Davis in “All About Eve”: “Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!”

In the meantime, for the latest updates on everything currently happening in Two Rivers, keep reading!

Our editor updates the Chicken Contest, the Neighborhood Newsmakers podcast & more. See page 3

While not even a single ounce of dirt has been turned on the Hillsborough side of the Two Rivers development yet, whole communities (and most of the infrastructure— roads, utilities and drainage) — have been completed on the Pasco side, the side we’re going to be focusing our updates on, and there’s quite a bit to update for you.

In case you’re somehow not familiar, Two Rivers is the name for the entire 6,000-acre master planned development being developed on the Thomas family’s Two Rivers Ranch property both

Commissioners officially approve Sports Facilities Companies to manage the Sports Campus. See page 8

north and south of S.R. 56 between Morris Bridge Rd. and U.S. Hwy. 301, with approximately 3,500 acres in the Pasco portion and 2,000+ acres south of the Pasco-Hillsborough county line, technically in Thonotosassa. The entire Two Rivers development is being managed by the Eisenhower Property Group, with multiple home builders building out the individual communities..

To put the size of Two Rivers into perspective for locals, the combined area of Meadow Pointe II and III, The Ridge, Union Park, Woodcreek and the upcoming Wyndfields development also total about 3,500 acres.

Construction on the project began in late

The Wesley Chapel Republican Club’s charter has been revoked. What’s next?

See page 12

TwoRiversFL.com

TWO RIVERS (Hillsborough side)

2022, after the S.R. 56 extension to U.S. 301 was completed in 2019. Most people noticed the two communities on the north side of 56 popping up almost overnight, with entire streets of houses going vertical within a couple of months, and it’s been breakneck speed ever since, with seemingly no shortage of buyers since the beginning.

This article will update the progress on Two Rivers, following meetings with the builders’ sales associates, driving the entire area and researching Pasco and Hillsborough records for clarity.

Our research and discussions indicate that most of the residential development on the Pasco

See “Two Rivers Updates” on pg. 4

Story by Joel Provenzano Neighborhood News Correspondent

The Nest at Two Rivers

The Landing at Two Rivers

So, Whatever Happened To That Chicken Contest & Your Podcast?

An Editorial by GARY NAGER

Do you remember that old saying about the best-laid plans of mice and men?

I had, I thought, such a great plan. I’ve talked about wanting to start a podcast for several years and I thought I finally had the perfect way to kick it off — by letting a group of our readers decide which of the eleven places in the Wesley Chapel area serving fried chicken tenders, sandwiches or both had the best mild and spicy options.

I put the contest in the paper and online. I received roughly 40 responses and emailed each and every one of those 40 people to tell them how the contest was going to work and what I would need them to do in order to be one of the five or so judges.

Those emails outlining the rules of the contest also let the potential judges know that they would have to be willing to judge the contest on video and that the contest itself, which would take place one day a week for a couple of weeks on specific days (when the conference room and podcast studio at the North Tampa Bay Chamber office in The Shops at Wiregrass mall are available), I received exactly zero responses. I don’t know if the rules were the problem, or if everyone changed their mind all at once about wanting to be a judge, but at first, I was giving people tie to respond and I put off starting the podcast because I thought the contest would be a great way to get as many locals as possible tuning in to it.

So, I’m going to make one more appeal to the 110,000+ potential readers in Wesley Chapel and 80,000+ potential readers in New Tampa: If you want to help decide who has the best mild and/or the best spicy chicken sandwiches/tenders in our area — whether you tried to become a judge the first time around or not — email me at Ads@ NTNeighborhoodNews.com and put “I Want To Be A Chicken Judge” in the subject line.

on “Neighborhood Newsmakers” is interview business owners — yes, even our advertisers — to talk about their respective businesses because I honestly don’t think that most people will want to tune in (unless their family member is the guest talking about their business.) I would be willing to consider revisiting that, however, depending upon how things go with my intended lineup of potential guests.

So, there you have it — yet another bestlaid plan. And, pardon the pun, but don’t be chicken! I’m hopeful that people still want to be a chicken judge but if the response is nonexistent again or even lukewarm, I’ll find another way to kick off the podcast — even if I have to judge 11 chicken places by myself (nope, not happening)!

Saying ‘So Long’ To The Bishops!

It’s been a number of years since my friends Bonnie and Bob Bishop (photo) lived in New Tampa, but it was nice knowing they didn’t live too far away (in the Riverview area).

Jannah and I attended their New Tampa going away party at Glory Days Grill on BBD. We’ve known each other since we each had a son named Jared playing hockey (and winning a league championship) for Wharton High. My son Jake, who also played for the ‘Cats, was one of Bonnie’s favorites and their Jared took Jake under his wing after my Jared graduated.

Bonnie, who recently celebrated a milestone birthday at Bern’s (photo), and Bob are moving to Maine. I’ll miss ya, kid!

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But, here’s the thing: I’m through putting off the “Neighborhood Newsmakers” podcast for the contest. If no one is willing to follow through this time around, I’m still going to start lining up potential guests for the podcast.

I plan to chat with developers, elected officials, governmental staffers and — yes, restaurant owners and chefs — in lively conversation that can fill in the gaps of what we can’t cover on a timely basis in these pages. There is just so much happening in our communities these days — especially in Wesley Chapel!

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‘Two Rivers Updates’

side of Two Rivers will likely be completed within the next 2-3 years, with the commercial properties taking a little longer. So, anyone wanting a house in Two Rivers should probably start looking soon. 2025 Pasco Plan Amendment Updates

The best way to know what’s coming to Two Rivers is to look at the total entitlements the county has granted to the entire development. There was an original list, but it was modified at the beginning of 2025, and included in the “Project Needs Assessment” document from January. Below is the current list of Pasco entitlements:

• Single Family – 4,047 Dwelling Units

• Townhomes – 514 Dwelling Units

• Villas – 108 Dwelling Units

• Multi-Family – 1,878 Dwelling Units

• Assisted Living Facility – 300 Beds

• Office/Target Industry – 1,335,000 sq. ft.

• Retail – 1,335,000 sq. ft.

• Industrial – 1,335,000 sq. ft.

• Hotel – 480 Rooms

• K-8 School – 2,000 Students

• High School – 1,814 Students

• County (District) Park – 85 acres

• Surf Park – 35 acres, 700 parking spaces

These numbers indicate the maximum uses to be granted to the development, so it could be shy of what’s listed. The interesting items are the categories that were deleted, added, or modified.

The first such item to note is that Two Rivers has bucked the recent trend in Wesley Chapel and fully removed the original 55+ community entitlement of 1,125 homes. Added instead to the list is a 300-bed assisted living facility.

Also added are 480 hotel rooms, 108 villas

(aka fancy duplexes, especially since Homes by WestBay will be building them), 514 townhomes, and the number of apartment units was upped from the originally approved 1,400 to 1,878.

Instead of separate 762-student elementary and 1,306-student middle schools, there is now a combined K-8 school of 2,000 students being proposed, which had been rare for Pasco, but Kirkland Ranch K-8 off Curley Rd. is one of the four currently in the county. Combining the two schools on one campus helped free up land space for the retail entitlements to be increased from the original 630,000 to 1,335,000 sq. ft.

Apartments & Townhomes

While the townhomes are shown on the most recent Two Rivers Map, the location of the upcoming apartments had not been.

Six commercial outparcel lots were submitted for plat this year, with 146 townhomes behind them. The plat was finalized in June, and now the townhome parking lot is almost complete, with vertical construction of the townhomes to begin soon.

The first apartment complex on the list is labeled ‘Parcel G Apts’ in the map on pg. 1 (east of Morris Bridge Rd.). There will be 324 units, with eight 3-story buildings in total. The site ground work has been started and vertical construction should begin soon, as the pool for the apartments received its final permit in April.

The second known apartment complex will be called “Oasis at Two Rivers” on the south side of S.R. 56, directly aligned with the full median opening at the entrance to the Northwater subdivision (at Wide Water Way). Construction of this site is in full swing and Oasis will feature eight 4-story buildings with 344 units in total.

Communities Aplenty

If you drive into Two Rivers, there’s a cohesiveness to the entire development, from one community to the next. Everything from the playgrounds, to the beautifully designed mail stations, to the heavy emphasis on landscaping, the consistent rustic theme carries clearly throughout. It also helps that almost all of the streets were built by the developer at one time, so there’s no choppiness as you drive back.

In addition to the aesthetics, one thing we quickly noticed was just how much has already been completed — as the Lennar sales office was being converted into the last private residence in the community of Childers, which means that by the time this issue reaches your mailbox, this community on the north side of 56 will be the first in Two Rivers to be completely sold out.

DR Horton sales reps in the Northwater subdivision, also north of 56, believe that community is only be about eight months behind Childers, given how much inventory there is left. Homes in Northwater currently start in the low $300k range for 1,560 sq. ft., but that may not last forever, because the next DR Horton community of Archer (south of 56) — with a sales office that has only been open for a couple of weeks — has homes currently starting in the high $400k range, but this could change when the builder moves into narrower 40’ lots in a future phase.

Lennar might only be gone for a short time, as the builder’s next venture will be the community of Creekwood on the eastside. While Lennar has started building houses in Creekwood (well south of 56, almost to the Pasco-Hillsborough line), we did not see any models completed or a sales office open yet.

At the higher end of the current scale,

builders like Homes by WestBay and M/I Homes are offering homes reaching well up into the $1-million range, with up to 70’-wide lots, 7 bedrooms, and 5,500 sq. ft. of space, some even offering to build pools before the house closes for an additional charge. Even if this is too rich, there’s a plethora of other builders (10 so far) to fit every need in-between.

Most of the builders we talked to are offering some type of special financing, too, as low as 3.99%, with others covering up to $40k for closing costs, and/or substantial savings in the prices of homes, depending upon when customers intend to buy. These incentives make it seem like now is one of the best times to buy new construction, as the competition is hot to attract potential buyers. Because of the endless choices, most real estate agents in the area still recommend buyers bring an agent with them to tour new construc-

tion, as many are well versed and know the ins and outs of the new construction process very well.

Here’s a complete list of the single- family communities on the Pasco side of Two Rivers. The villas are included, given their prominence:

Two Rivers North:

• Childers (Lennar)

• Northwater (DR Horton)

Two Rivers West:

• Tamarack (Park Square Homes & William Ryan Homes)

• Ryals Field (Homes by WestBay)

• Fairwood ‘villas’ (Homes by WestBay)

• Delyle (Pulte Homes)

• Shortgrass (M/I Homes)

• Hammock (DR Horton, Pulte Homes, Taylor Morrison Homes)

• Holter (unknown at this time)

Two Rivers East:

• Archer (DR Horton)

• Fieldcrest (Casa Fresca Homes)

• Ackley (Meritage Homes)

• Creekside (Lennar)

Clubhouses & Amenities

The only two single-family communities in Two Rivers to have their own amenities inside the subdivisions themselves are those located north of 56 — Childers and Northwater, each of which has its own pool, clubhouse and playgrounds.

All of the other single-family communities in Two Rivers listed above will have one central amenity center, depending upon which side of Two Rivers a resident lives.

The Two Rivers East communities will have access to The Nest at Two Rivers, which will have everything one might expect for a normal-size community amenity center, like a pool, pickleball

courts, dog park, playground and a clubhouse (but no gym). The Nest currently is under construction and should be completed sometime in early 2026.

The Two Rivers West communities will have a larger The Landing at Two Rivers, a private social club whose size reminds us of the exceptionally large amenity center in Connerton up in northern Land O’Lakes. This will be an independent private club, not associated with an HOA or CDD, to keep the consistency and quality high. As stated in The Landing’s club brochure, “Our lifestyle director and team will be on-site managing club operations and member experience.”

The Landing (rendering above) has just begun construction and is anticipated to open by late 2026, with a hefty price tag of $27 million. It will offer a lot for residents, including tennis and pickleball courts, playgrounds, event pavilions, massive resort-style swimming pool with slide, along with a junior Olympic-sized lap pool, poolside food and drink service, bars, onsite casual and fine dining, and a dedicated fitness building complete with separate cycling and aerobics/yoga studios, where classes will be offered.

In the future, Two Rivers will be adding one more club feature on the Hillsborough side that many newer communities have stopped providing — a golf course. Speaking of the future Hillsborough side, the developer writes, “The centerpiece of this community is a private, members-only 18-hole golf course designed by renowned Scottish architect David McLay-Kidd. Expect a golfing experience that breaks free from the typical Tampa landscape, with subtle nuances that transport players to a world afar.”

See “Two Rivers Updates” on pg. 6

The Landing Private Club is a separate amenity for Two Rivers West residents only.

‘Two Rivers Updates’

It’s Important To Know Your Fees!

Every potential Two Rivers resident needs to understand their Homeowners Association (HOA) fee sand what they include, the Community Development District (CDD) fees, and whether or not there is a separate mandatory club fee, for each community. Here’s what we found;

It appears that all Two Rivers communities will have an annual CDD (whether for Two Rivers East, West, or North) fee. The CDD fees range from around $1,700 in the villas, up to $3,500 for other communities, depending upon lot width, builder and which side of Two Rivers the community is on. The manager for all of the CDDs is listed as Jayna Cooper with Inframark.

Two Rivers North appears to have higher (on average) CDD fees, because both Childers and Northwater have their own amenities, but their HOA fee is lower — less than $15 a month — because utilities have to be paid separately.

However, in Two Rivers East and West, the HOA fees are higher, from around $70-$140 a month ($385 for the villas because that includes exterior maintenance), due to the HOA fees in these sections also including Spectrum UltraFI Internet with speeds advertised up to 2 gigabits/sec (Gbps).

That seems like a good deal, considering many Spectrum customers (not new customers on a promotion) could be paying around $95 a month for regular high-speed internet (400 Mbps) with wifi, due to Spectrum’s advertised price hikes.

It appears that annual CDD fees for Two Rivers West are about $1,000 lower on average than East, but that is due to the fact that there will be a separate mandatory $285 monthly fee per household ($3,420 annually) for all West residents to have The Landing Private Club membership.

This mandatory fee is expected to begin in mid-2026, as the club gets closer to opening. This means that some West communities could have well over $600 per month total in community fees. For the villas, it would be just over $800/month.

For East residents, the CDD fee also includes access to The Nest amenity center. Holter, in Two Rivers West, is the only community that isn’t currently listed for any amenities, nor does it have any itself, and we’re not sure if additional info about Holter will be made available in the future.

Walmart & Publix

For a while now, residents have been looking forward to a proposed Lowe’s Home Improvement store, which was expected to be built at the southwest corner of S.R. 56 at Morris Bridge Rd. Unfortunately, that preliminary plan is gone and has been replaced with a full set of final engineering plans for a new Walmart, which were submitted to Pasco on June 11.

While not technically located inside of Two Rivers (see map on pg. 1), Walmart is being proposed just outside of the development, and will serve the residents at a very convenient location, considering the closest Walmart is eight miles away, on S.R. 54. The plan also shows something very interesting — a proposed roundabout on Morris Bridge Rd. as a way to handle traffic entering and exiting the southern driveway, located halfway between S.R. 56 and Colston Ave.

While nothing in the permit explicitly states that this is a new Walmart, the size is correct, and it has a proposed liquor store, a drive-through pharmacy and the curbside pick-up area design is uniquely Walmart’s new model. It’s what the New

Tampa Walmart was changed to look like.

One thing we are certain of is that Publix has a plan to be in Two Rivers, and had even started construction, but things abruptly stopped. The Publix location is right at the main entrance to Two Rivers in a spot that actually didn’t seem obvious for a grocery store, as we drove right by it without realizing that was the spot, which is on the southwest corner of S.R. 56 at Two Rivers Blvd.

It almost doesn’t seem big enough for a Publix, but that could be because, unlike many other Publix stores that are part of plazas, this will be a fully standalone Publix,, with no other stores (except Publix Liquors) or outparcels on the site.

The permit reads, “This project entails the construction of a 58,834 SF Publix and a 2,100 SF Liquor store with associated vehicular use areas, parking, landscaping, utility connections, and storm water conveyance into the existing storm ponds.” A review of the plans shows it also has a drive-up pharmacy.

Some earthwork grading on the site is already completed, and the outline of the building and parking lot can be seen, but otherwise it appears construction is on hold for the parcel. We investigated a rumor that it was on hold because there was a question as to who would be installing the signal on S.R. 56, and when it might be installed, but had no confirmation from Pasco County staff about that rumor.

The permit shows that Traffic, Planning, and a few other county departments issued comments to request additional revisions to the updated plans that were submitted in April of this year but the exact comments were not visible, and revised plans have not yet been produced, which is likely what is causing the hold-up.

Schools & Parks

Two Rivers is a huge development that currently doesn’t yet have any schools built, but given the overall size of the community this will be a necessity moving forward. Currently, Two Rivers residents are zoned for Chester Taylor Elementary, R.B. Stewart Middle School and Zephyrhills High, with an option for students to apply to go to either one of the nearby charter schools — Union Park Academy K-8 or Pinecrest Academy K-9.

The Pasco County School District recently solidified a clearer plan for the Two Rivers school locations than it had at the beginning of the development, but there’s still a question as to when it will proceed forward, as we are not aware of any formal site plans that have been submitted yet.

What is known is that the School Board has purchased the two parcels needed for the proposed 2,000 student K-8 school — one of 23.43 acres and the other of 12.4 acres — for a total of 35.83 acres at the northern limit of the development, just east of Northwater, for $8.15 million total in Oct. of 2024.

For perspective, John Long Middle School’s site in Wiregrass Ranch is 29.2 acres, which means this Two Rivers K-8 school might have to be multistory to fit on the site. The proposed 40acre (50 acres gross), 1,914-student high school site immediately to the south, has been identified (see map), but has not been purchased yet. This site also is a little on the small side, compared with, say, Wiregrass Ranch High, which is 60 acres, meaning it’s likely the future high school might also have to be multistory to fit.

Immediately east of the school sites is planned to be an 80-acre (85 acres gross) Pasco County Park, similar in size and function to the Wesley Chapel District Park on Vandine Rd. (see story above).

Pasco To Buy Two Rivers Park Site For Record

At the June 17 Pasco County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting, the commissioners voted 5-0 to approve the purchase from EPG Two Rivers QOZP LLC of an 85-acre (roughly 80 acres net) site at the eastern end of the Two Rivers development (see map above). The park site is located to the east of a 35.83-acre site purchased by the Pasco School District in Oct. 2024 for what is now being planned as a combined campus for grades K-8. To the south of the K-8 school site is a 50+-acre site (about 40 acres net) dedicated for a high school, although the School District has not yet purchased that site.

“This is the most money we’ve ever spent on a park site,” said District 5 Commissioner Jack Mariano during the June 17 meeting. “In the future, when we’re negotiating, I think we have to start working these developers at the start, saying that we want to put a park there and we want a good price. I think we should say we’re going to build it quicker to help sell more homes, instead of coming in at the end. Then, we’d have a lot more leverage to get it done.”

District 2 Comm. Seth Weightman, who took the vote to purchase the park off the BCC’s consent agenda in order to discuss it, noted, however, that, “The park site is the most prime piece of real estate in the [Two Rivers] project for commercial development. Historically, the county gets less-than-desirable properties for park sites.”

Among those less-desirable park sites, apparently, is the planned 240-acre “Superpark”

And, although Two Rivers in not getting a massive Crystal Lagoon, as we reported last year, it is expected to have Peak Surf Park, the first of its kind in this part of Florida, although no plans have yet been filed. It was announced that Peak owner Tony Miller was planning to acquire 35 acres immediately east of the county park loca-

located in the Villages of Pasadena Hills, adjacent to the Connected City, both of which are located in Comm. Ron Oakley’s District 1. The BCC and parks director Keith Wiley have been looking into procuring additional park land in the Connected City itself since the Apr. 9 BCC meeting, but there was no discussion of those efforts when the Two Rivers park purchase was discussed on June 17. Commissioner Oakley — Two Rivers also is in his district — said, “I’m very grateful this is coming forward. It’s another large park in District 1 and we need as many parks as we can get. It takes a lot of funds to have more and better parks. This park is going to be great and I’ve been working with Robert Thomas (whose family owns the Two Rivers Ranch, where the Two Rivers community is being developed) to name it the ‘Bob Thomas Memorial Park at Two Rivers.’” We were told by the county staff that the size of the Two Rivers development triggered the County’s parks concurrency requirement — one community park (20-80 upland acres) is needed per 20,000 residents, a district park (80+ acres) per 55,000, and a natural resources park per 85,000 residents. As part of the zoning process, the developer was required to dedicate park land. By law, the County has to purchase that park land at fair market value. In this case, the appraised value was $18 million. The purchase wasn’t entirely cash, however. The agreement included $13.5 million in cash, $3 million in park impact land credits, and about $1.6 million in facility credits. — GN

tion to build the surf park. The most recent park rendering indicates that the 700 or so parking spaces (according to the plan amendment discussed on pg. 4) were covered with solar panels, so it will be interesting to see if Miller plans to generate all the electricity the surf park will need, or if that’s just for show.

Pasco BCC Votes 4-1 To Bring In Veteran Management Company; Parking At The Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus

By Gary Nager

Clearwater-based Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), which manages 90 sports facilities around the country, will take over the management of the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus (WRSC) on August 1. That’s the good news.

The better news is that SFC has six months to figure out the long-standing problem of not having enough parking at the facility. The not-asgood news, according to the only Pasco County commissioner who voted against entering into the agreement at the June 17 Pasco County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting, is that improving the parking situation isn’t in black-&-white on that agreement.

When the BCC voted 4-1 to approve SFC as the new management company to operate the Sports Campus, District 5 Commissioner Jack Mariano cast the only dissenting vote — not because he doesn’t think SFC will do a good job of managing the facility, but because there is no official commitment regarding parking in place in the agreement, other than SFC has agreed to conduct a feasibility study, to determine the best way to add more parking at WRSC.

Mariano also said that it was obvious that the county’s tourism department, which goes by the moniker “Florida’s Sports Coast,” did not do a thorough or correct enough job of looking for a new operator when it put out its Request for Proposals (RFP) for companies to take over the management of the Sports Campus.

“You say you did it right,” Comm. Mariano said to deputy director of tourism Consuelo Sanchez before the agreement was voted on by the BCC. “But, we had only one bidder. If this company coming in says you need to do a feasibility study and you haven’t already done that, you can tell me you think you did a good job, but there’s a flaw there and they (SFC) exposed it.”

Sanchez said that the RFP went out to 7,800 sports facilities operators around the country, with only four responses and only one company, SFC, that submitted a bid.

Since June of 2023, the $56-million WRSC has been managed by Pasco’s Parks & Recreation Dept., after the BCC first voted to default (in Oct. 2022) and then bought out the contract of WRSC’s previous operator (RADDSports). According to RADDSports partner Anthony Homer, however, his company was on track to bring in 40,000 room nights when the agreement was bought out in 2023.

In 2024, the first full year the county managed the facility, Sanchez told the commissioners that the events at WRSC only brought in 21,000 room nights and the facility was on pace for about the same number of nights this year. SFC has committed to bringing in 30,000 room nights annually. The county, which is still paying off the four-year, $3-million buyout of RADDSports’ agreement, also has incurred costs of about $20,000 per month for the Parks Dept. to run the WRSC.

Under the newly approved agreement with

To Be Addressed

Eric Sullivan of Sports Facilities Companies (at microphone) and Pasco County deputy director of tourism Consuelo Sanchez (right) discuss the plans for parking improvements at the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus, prior to SFC being awarded the contract by the Board of County Commissioners to manage the facility. (Source: Screenshot from Pasco BCC meeting on YouTube, June 17. 2025)

SFC, the county will pay SFC $750,000 — an initial financial commitment of $500,000, which Sanchez called “bridge funding to offset potential revenue shortfalls,” plus a “management fee of $18,000 per month paid out of the Operating Account (an account to be managed by SFC which serves as the central fund to collect facility revenue and disburse expenses).” The 10-year agreement also calls for, “up to $250,000 for Facility Floor Resurfacing Reimbursement, since Sanchez said, “the gym floors [at WRSC] haven’t See “Sports Campus” on pg. 10

‘Sports Campus’

been resurfaced since the facility opened in 2020.”

She added, “This necessary upgrade must be completed regardless of facility management to ensure athlete safety, event eligibility and competitive standards.”

When Comm. Mariano raised the question of whether or not SFC was planning to provide additional parking for the Sports Campus, which already has a huge lack of proper available parking, Sanchez called Sullivan up to the microphone to confirm that his company is planning to conduct the study.

Sullivan noted, “We are really excited about this opportunity. We’ve been working diligently with Consuelo, with Keith (Pasco Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources director Keith Wiley) and their teams to find out what’s been working at the facility and what needs to be improved upon — and parking has been one of the challenges. It does us no good to not have convenient and adequate parking and we have full intention of solving the parking solution. We have proposals from three parking garage developers — two from here in the Tampa Bay region — and we know [parking] is going to be the number one thing we need to address.”

Wiley said that it appears that the only available space for more parking at the facility is an 18-acre lot located north of the 98,000-sq.ft. AdventHealth Sports Arena, which already is north of the five outdoor fields.

“It is a bit of a walk from that location to those fields,” Wiley admitted. Dist. 3 Commissioner & Board chair Kathryn Starkey asked if golf

carts could possibly shuttle people back and forth from the parking area to and from the fields.

The resolution passed 4-1, with Mariano’s the only “Nay” because of the parking concerns.

Wiregrass Ranch developer JD Porter, who attended the June 17 meeting, but was not asked to speak, told the Neighborhood News after the meeting, “We are very pleased with the approval by the Board of the outside operator. From our conversations and research, they [SFC] seem more than capable of running the facility, as the donation agreement outlines, as an upper echelon sports tourism facility. We look forward to [SFC] raising the bar of the tournaments and tax dollars brought into Pasco County.”

Following the vote, the Neighborhood News emailed Sullivan a number of questions about SFC’s plans for the Sports Campus, including:

1) Will SFC have management on-site at the facility?

2) How many weekend events are already on the books at WRSC for the rest of 2025?

3) Are there any weekends available this year for SFC to book events? If not, when will SFC (or its LLC created to run the Sports Campus, WRSC SFM, LLC) be able to start adding new weekend events?

4) Will you be retaining all of the existing employees at the Sports Campus or will you be deciding on a case-by-case basis which of those employees you will retain?

5) Will you be continuing the local programming that’s currently in place or will SFC be replacing that programming with programs of its own?

6) When will the parking feasibility study actually begin?

7) Have you spoken with JD Porter and/ or Scott Sheridan of Locust Branch, LLC, since being awarded the contract?

8) Have you been in contact with the Peachtree Group about the Residence Inn that shares the Sports Campus site to address any concerns the hotel company may have? Sullivan’s response to our email was: “We do not take over operations until Aug 1. I would like to kindly decline any media interviews/discussions until we are formally engaged. I appreciate your understanding.”

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WC Republican Club’s Charter Not Renewed By Republican Party Of Pasco

By Gary Nager

Jim Cracchiolo has been the president of the Wesley Chapel Republlican Club (WCRC) since its founding a decade ago. During the last few years, Cracchiolo’s son Peter has been lining up guest speakers for the club’s meetings that have included many of the heaviest Republican hitters in the county and state. Peter currently is serving as the club’s vice president.

There’s only one problem — as of May 13, the WCRC no longer has a charter/stamp of approval from the Republican Party of Pasco’s Executive Committee (Pasco REC).

Individual Pasco Republican clubs, like the WCRC, which provide support for their party — which has dominated Pasco’s political elections for decades — have to renew their charters with the Pasco REC every year.

So, why was the WCRC’s charter not renewed? Cracchiolo, Pasco County’’s publicly elected Republican State Committeeman Shawn Foster and Pasco REC chair Troy Stevenson all agree that the reason the club’s charter was not renewed this year was because Peter Cracchiolo volunteered and/or worked for former Hillsborough State Attorney and 2024 Democratic candidate to win his job back Andrew Warren (who was removed from office by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis) and District 1 School Board member Nadia Combs, a known Democrat whom DeSantis sought to replace with known conservative Republican Layla Collins (the wife of Republican State Sen. Jay Collins), even though School Board elections are non-partisan.

“The Wesley Chapel Republican Club had a gentleman that was working for independents and Democrats and getting paid and volunteering [for them],” Foster said during the June 19 Pasco REC meeting attended by about 100 people at Grace Family Church on S.R. 54 in Lutz, where Dist. 2 Commissioner Seth Weightman was the featured speaker. “Several people have had to be removed and asked to

leave [the Pasco REC] because they endorsed or supported independents and Democrats against Republicans in the general election.”

He added, “We can’t do that as members [of the REC]. We agree here by signing an oath. We have tried to work with the [WCRC] for nearly a year about this and we tried to suggest to just take that person and put them in another position, [because] they could not be in an administrative position of the club if they were going to work for Democrats or independents. We’re here for the Republican Party of Pasco. We’re here to get Republicans elected.”

But, Cracchiolo says that working to get Republicans elected is exactly what the WCRC has done since its inception. And, even though Peter has helped some non-Republican campaigns, “He has done an amazing job of getting our speakers for us,” Cracchiolo says. He is a registered Republican and a strong supporter of the Republican party and our entire club believes he should not have to be removed from our Board.”

Even so, Cracchiolo received a Cease & Desist letter from Benjamin J. Gibson of the Law Firm of Shutts & Bowen, LLC, the attorney for the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) on May 13 that says,

“On behalf of the RPOF, we write to demand that you immediately cease and desist your unauthorized usage of the Republican name in association with your organization ‘Wesley Chapel Republican Club,’ including your operation of the Facebook page available at Facebook.com/ profile.php?id=l00064689876618.

Because your club’s charter was not renewed by RPOF, your use of the Republican name in the title of your organization and on Facebook is now without approval, permission or authorization of the RPOF.

Florida law is clear that a political party’s name, abbreviation, or symbol may not be used in connection with any club, group, association, or organization of any kind ‘unless approval and permission have been given in writing by the state executive committee of such party.’

§ 103.081(2). Section 103.081(2) states:

(2) No person or group of persons shall use the name, abbreviation, or symbol of any political party, the name, abbreviation, or symbol of which is filed with the Department of State, in connection with any club, group, association, or organization of any kind unless approval and permission have been given in writing by the state executive committee of such party.”

Cracchiolo says that his club is not backing

down. On May 21, Cracchiolo responded to Gibson’s Cease & Desist letter as follows:

“We decline to comply with RPOF’s demand, for the reasons outlined below:

1. Descriptive Use of ‘Republican’ and Legal Authority. The word ‘Republican’ is merely descriptive and not available for registration or common law right of exclusive use. The Club’s use of the word “Republican” is made solely in a descriptive and expressive capacity, to identify the general political viewpoint of its members and the nature of our discussions and events. The Club does not claim to be affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by the RPOF or the Republican National Committee. This usage is protected under well-established First Amendment principles and the doctrine of nominative fair use. The use of such political identifiers by grassroots, unaffiliated community groups is a longstanding and widely accepted practice.

With respect to your citation, and misplaced analysis, of Florida law, the operative text in FL. Statute §103.082 (2) is ‘No person or group of persons shall use the name, abbreviation, or symbol of any political party, the name, abbreviation, or symbol of which is filed with the Department of State.’ As to the name, the restriction relates to the ‘Party’ name designation filed with the state. For example, the state party is the “Republican Party of Florida” (RPOF as we routinely refer to it) and is filed with the state. The term ‘Republican’ standing alone is not a party, and our club has made clear that it is not affiliated with the GOP, RNC, Florida or county Republican Party (each of which having their own distinctive name and symbol); but instead, is an independent organization and club for individual members of the public who personally identify as a Republican.”

cancelled that appearance the same day, Cracchiolo brought an update on the battle to the more than 50 attendees. I told Cracchiolo that I would try to talk to both Foster and Stevenson at the Pasco REC meeting the following week to try to help iron out a solution, but both sides are standing firm.

Editor’s note - I only became aware of this situation because Jannah and I attended the June 12 WCRC meeting hoping to hear District 4 Pasco Commissioner Lisa Yeager speak, but when Yeager

So, the WCRC is still planning to continue to use the name “Republican” without a charter and the Pasco REC is deciding what to do next. But, as Foster said at the Pasco REC meeting “This was not not the way I wanted it to be resolved, but I have a clear conscience.”

(Top, l.-r.) Jim & Peter Cracchiolo of the WCRC, with former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner (photo from Facebook.com/Wesley Chapel Republican Club, Inc.) (Above, l.-r.) Pasco REC chair & vice chair Troy Stevenson & Walter Price and Pasco Republican Committeeman Shawn Foster.

Upcoming Events — Free Sports Physicals, ‘Pasco 2050,’ Music For Kids,

Friday, July 11, 5 p.m. – Deadline to apply for Small Business Grants from the Glazer Family Small Business Fund. The Glazer family, the owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneer, has partnered with the North Tampa Bay Chamber and announced a third round of funding through the Glazer Family Small Business Fund, which was created to support small businesses impacted by last year’s devastating hurricane season. For more info or assistance, call the Chamber office at (813) 994-8534 or reach out to Hannah Drosdick at hdrosdick@buccaneers.nfl.com.

Saturday, July 12, 7 a.m.-10 a.m. – FREE Sports Physicals & ECG Screening Event. At AdventHealth Care Pavilion New Tampa (8702 Hunters Lake Dr.). Make sure your child is clear to play sports. Free for all school sports & students under age 18. Registration is required. For more information or to register, scan the QR code in the ad on pg. 13 (facing page).

Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. – Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) Volunteer Day for Sgt. Quincy Lopez. At 6358 Country Club Rd., Wesley Chapel. Check in starts at 8:30 a.m. Grab your garden gloves and roll up your sleeves. All volunteers will receive an HFOT T-shirt and lunch. This event will be held outdoors (rain or shine), so please dress accordingly. For more info or to volunteer, contact community engagement coordinator Shannon Fuller at Sfuller@ hfotusa.org or call/text (774) 372-8772.

Saturday & Sunday, July 12 & 13, 2 p.m. – Wesley Chapel Theater Group Presents:

It’s been more than a year since we showed you this “Draft” map of the “Pasco 2050” long-range plan, but you’ll be able to see — & give input about — the updated “Pasco 2050” plan at a number of Open Houses, including at the New River Library on July 28 (Source: Pasco County)

“One-Act Festival.” At Starkey Ranch Library Theatre (12118 Lake Blanche Dr., Odessa). For more info & to purchase tickets, visit simpletix. com/e/wctg-presents-one-act-festival-2025-tickets-218617, or see the ad & story on pg. 17.

Monday, July 14, 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m. – Bon Voyage! A Musical Adventure Around the World. At the New Tampa Performing Arts Center (8550 Hunters Village Rd.). Join award-winning pianist Alisanne Busico (two-time 3rd place winner of Charleston International Piano Competition & 2nd place winner of Glory International Piano Competition) for an unforgettable musical celebration of world cultures. Tickets $15 Adult, $10 Child.

For more info, call (813) 829-2760. Or, to purchase tickets visit NewTampaArtsCenter. org/events.

Wednesday, July 16, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. – The Virtual Dementia Tour. At Blue Heron Senior Living (5085 Eagleston Blvd.). Gain a better understanding of the needs of a person living with dementia & how you can best support them. Free to attend but space is limited, so RSVPs are required. For more info or to RSVP, call Lilly Gonzalez at (813) 733-4754, or see the ad on pg. 17.

Thursday, July 17, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. – Music with Mr. Tommy. At New River Branch Library (34043 S.R. 54). Children’s entertainer Mr. Tommy encourages children to use their imaginations and build self-esteem while reading children’s stories and performing interactive, popular children’s songs.

For more info, call (813) 788-6375 or visit PascoLibraries.libnet.info/event/13915647.

Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Collide Community Church Back to School Bash. At Downtown Avalon Park (4424 Friendly Way). There will be vendors, school supplies and family fun. For more info, see the ad below or email info@AvalonParkWesleyChapel.com

Theatre & More

Thursday, July 24, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. – Summer Kids Performance – Gigi & Friends. At New River Branch Library (34043 S.R. 54). Gigi and her puppet dog Zelda celebrate their love of comedy, singalongs and circus, in a performance packed with magic, music, dance, juggling and fun. For more info, call (813) 788-6375 or visit PascoLibraries.libnet.info/event/13915705

Fri.-Sun., July 25-27 & Aug.1-3; shows at 8 p.m. on Fri. & Sat. & at 3 p.m. on Sat. (Aug 2) & Sun. – “The Music Man. “ At New Tampa Performing Arts Center (8550 Hunters Village Rd.). For more info or to purchase tickets, visit NewTampaPlayers.org or see the ad below left.

Monday, July 28, 6 p.m.-8p.m. — “Pasco 2050 Open House” — At New River Branch Library (34043 S.R. 54). The Pasco County Planning, Development & Economic Growth Dept. is thrilled to unveil its draft “Pasco 2050” Comprehensive Plan. Come by to see how community input is helping shape the next 25 years of Pasco’s future and provide your own feedback. Explore updated maps, chat with the Pasco planning team and provide your own thoughts to help refine the county’s vision for 2050. Free to attend. For more info, visit Pasco2050.com.

Wednesday, July 30, 10:30 a.m. – “Touch A Truck – Thank Our Community Helpers.” At New River Branch Library (34043 S.R. 54). Come celebrate our Community Helpers and see fire trucks, police cars and more. For more info, call (813) 788-6375 or visit PascoLibraries. libnet.info/event/13694993.

New Tampa Players To Present The Tony Award-Winning Classic ‘The Music Man!”

Oh, the Wells Fargo Wagon is coming... to the stage at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center! The New Tampa Players, New Tampa’s community theater troupe, is preparing to open its summer production of “The Music Man.”

This classic musical features toe-tapping tunes, colorful costumes and a cast filled with neighbors, teachers and students. “The Music Man” is bringing people together both onstage and off.

“The New Tampa Players (NTP) chose ‘Music Man’ for this summer because it is just fun that will have our audiences humming the tunes for days! It has big dance numbers, silly comedy and characters that make you smile!,” says NTP producing artistic director Nora Paine.

The cast of 40 includes a wide range of community members — from first-time performers to stage veterans. David Groomes and Becky Groomes, veterans of the Tampa stage, join NTP’s cast as the con man Harold Hill and the River City mayor’s wife Eulalie Shinn. Melanie Marie Bierwieler, who earned raves as Lina in last summer’s “Singin’ in the Rain,” plays the female lead, Marian Paroo, River City’s prim and skeptical librarian.

Set in 1912, “The Music Man,” which won five Tony Awards in 1958, including Best Musical, was written by Meredith Wilson. It tells the story of Harold Hill (originally played by Tony winner Robert Preston and by Hugh Jackman in the 2022 Broadway revival), a

charming con man who poses as a traveling bandleader. He arrives in River City, Iowa, planning to sell instruments and uniforms to the townspeople, and then skip town without teaching the children how to play.

However, Harold’s plan starts to unravel when he falls for Marian (originally played by Tony winner Barbara Cook on Broadway), the town’s librarian and piano teacher. As he grows genuinely fond of Marian and the community, Harold inadvertently brings the town together — creating a boys’ band and actually lifting local spirits.

In the end, despite being exposed as a fraud, Harold is forgiven by the townspeople, thanks in large part to Marian’s support and the unexpected positive impact he ends up having on the town. The show celebrates themes of transformation, redemption and community.

Whether you know every lyric to “Seventy-Six Trombones” or are new to River City, “The Music Man” promises an unforgettable night of music, heart and good old-fashioned fun.

Performances will run Fridays-Sundays, July 25-27 and August 1-3 at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center, with both evening and matinee options. Tickets can be purchased at NewTampaPlayers. thundertix.com. For more info, visit NewTampaPlayers.org or see the ad on pg. 14. — Special to the Neighborhood News, including the photos on this page.

David Groomes (left) plays Henry Hill & Melanie Bierwieler is Marian Paroo in the New Tampa Players production of “The Music Man” July 25-27 & Aug. 1-3 at NTPAC.

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WCTG Presents A “One-Act (Play) Festival”

Theater lovers: mark your calendars for an afternoon of creativity, laughter, and powerful storytelling! The Wesley Chapel Theater Group (WCTG) is proud to present its “One-Act (Play) Festival” on Saturday & Sunday, July 12-13, 2 p.m., both days. The Festival will be a vibrant celebration of local talent that brings original one-act plays to life on stage.

This exciting event showcases the power of community-driven art, featuring short plays that have been written and will be directed and performed entirely by local artists. From heartfelt dramas to witty comedies, each one-act play promises a unique and captivating experience, all within a single afternoon.

The Festival performances will be held at the Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center (12118 Lake Blanche Dr., in nearby Odessa). The doors will open at 1:40 p.m. both days, so arrive early to grab your seat and settle in for a memorable ride through the imaginations of our hometown playwrights.

“This festival is all about celebrating the incredible talent we have right here in our own backyard,” says WCTG Board member Samantha Grahn. “We’re giving local voices the spotlight and inviting the community to come together to laugh, feel and be inspired.”

Whether you’re a seasoned theatergoer or new to the stage, this is the perfect opportunity to support local artists, enjoy original performances and be part of something truly special. Gather your friends, grab your tickets and get ready to be swept away by the magic of live theater!

Wesley Chapel Theater Group’s Samantha Sacasa is the playwright for “Three Years,” which will be performed at WCTG’s “One-Act Festival” July 12-13.

(Screenshot photo courtesy of Samantha Sacasa)

Featured Plays At WCTG’s ‘One-Act Festival’:

“A Rainy Night in Hollywood,” by Tom Erb “Cliché,” by Keith Whalen

“Three Years,” by WCTG’s Samantha Sacasa

“Full Frontal Transparency,” by Jenna Jane

“The Oatmeal,” by Robert Grogan

“Love, Lost (Rings) & What We Wore,” by Jessica Burchfield

Tickets to WCTG’s “One-Act Festival” cost just $25 and can be purchased online at Simpletix.com/e/wctg-presents-one-act-festival-2025-tickets-218617. For more information, follow “Wesley Chapel Theater Group” on social media, visit WesleyChapelTheaterGroup.org or see the ad below. — Submitted to the Neighborhood News

North Tampa Bay Chamber Officially Opens

Although we post photos from North Tam pa Bay Chamber ribbon-cutting events pretty much every issue, the photos on this page are from the Chamber’s own ribbon-cutting event during the official Grand Opening Celebration at its office next to Dillard’s at The Shops at Wiregrass on June 26!

Yes, the office, which NTBC president & CEO Hope Kennedy says will be the Chamber’s last move for as long as she’s in charge, has been open for a few months, but Hope, office ad ministrator Darlene Hill, Board chair Angelique Lenox and more than 100 people packed the Chamber office and enjoyed food from Cham ber members Bubba’s 33, Texas Roadhouse, Jimmy John’s and 3 Natives. Dist. 2 Pasco Commissioner Seth Weightman talked about the days when the Chamber had a small office at the Brookside Prof. Park and Board past chair Roberto Hiller and Angelique gave Hope an

Clean Freak Car Wash’s 2nd Location & Deep Roots Dental Cut Chamber Ribbons

Second Wesley Chapel Chick-fil-A

DeeDee and Jim Larreau (far right photo), the owners of the Chick-fil-A on S.R. 54 in Wesley Chapel, celebrated the Grand Opening of their new Chick-fil-A Epperson Ranch location (which actually is at 7910 Curley Rd., north of Overpass Rd., in front of the Watergrass community) with a North Tampa Bay Chamber (NTBC) ribbon-cutting and “First Taste” (top left photo) on May 22. Jim and DeeDee’s daughter Rachel sang the National Anthem at the event.

Clearly, the opening was exciting for the Epperson and Watergrass communities, as the announcement on our “Neighborhood News” Facebook page on May 24 was viewed nearly 66,000 times, with more than 400 likes!

experience by seamlessly blending state-of-theart dental services with the calming ambiance of a luxury wellness center.”

We congratulate DeeDee, Jim, Rachel and their crew on the new Chick-fil-A, which has been packed from Day One!

For more info, call (813) 402-4969 or visit Chick-fil-A.com.

Clean Freak Celebrates 2nd Wesley Chapel Location’s Opening, Too!

Speaking of second Wesley Chapel locations that opened recently, we told you last issue about the new Clean Freak Car Wash that opened its first Florida location, at 32359 Overpass Rd., behind the new Chick-fil-A (the one we congratulated above), on May 1.

Well, on June 5, Clean Freak opened its second Florida — and Wesley Chapel — location, at 31373 S.R. 54, adjacent to a new Circle K, also with an NTBC ribbon-cutting event. As we told you last issue, Clean Freak’s parent company was purchased by Circle K’s parent company, so the car wash locations are often paired with a Circle K gas station & conveni ence store. For info, call (813) 701-9884 or visit CleanFreak CarWash.com.

Deep Roots Dental & Facial Aesthetics

Then, on June 25, Deep Roots Dental & Facial Aesthet ics, the office of cosmetic & se-

dation dentist Marnie Bauer, D.M.D. (below center), celebrated the Grand Opening of her second office (the other is in South Tampa) with an NTBC ribbon-cutting event. According to DeepRootsFlorida.com

The new office, located at 3013 Allegra Way, in the Cypress Bend Professional Park (off Wesley Chapel Blvd.) in Lutz, is definitely beautiful and calming, with several exam and treatment rooms and room to add more practitioners, in addition to Dr. Bauer, who also helps those with sleep apnea who have difficulty dealing with their CPAP devices. For more info, call (813) 667-9300 or

The North Tampa Bay Chamber con tinues to provide unique opportunities for its member businesses — and some of the NTBC’s nonprofit business members also recently got their respective moments in the sun.

At the Chamber’s Business Breakfast at Pasco Hernando State College’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch on June 2, more than 100 attendees were treated to a roundtable featuring four NTBC-member nonprofit organizations — (seated l.-r. in top photo) The Thomas Promise Foundation (TheThomasPromise.org), the PTSD Foundation of America (PTSDUSA.org), the Wesley Chapel Theater Group (WesleyChapelTheaterGroup.org) and Pepin Academies (PepinAcademies.com).

The roundtable — which gave representatives from each nonprofit the chance to introduce themselves and their respective needs

to the Chamber members — was hosted by NTBC Board member Chuck Sullivan (standing in top photo) of the law firm McFarland, Gould, Lyons, Sullivan & Hogan, P.A., and was the brainchild of NTBC Board chair Angelique Lenox, who promised that the Chamber will host more such events for nonprofits in the future. For more info, call (813) 994-8534 or visit NorthTampaBayChamber.com/Events. — GN; photos by Charmaine George

Spinner Law Firm Serves Personal Injury Clients & Gives Back To The Community

By Celeste McLaughlin Neighborhood News Correspondent

The Spinner Law Firm has been represent ing personal injury clients for more than two decades, earning a reputation for providing top-notch representation while prioritizing the community around its office, which is located in the Cypress Glen Professional Park off S.R. 56 (just east of I-75) in Wesley Chapel.

And, while some volume-based attorneys flood the airwaves and billboards with unrelenting advertising, Charles Spinner, Esq., says that’s not his firm’s priority.

“One of the secrets of our success is that we offer something the large firms can’t,” he says — “direct access to the attorney. We give each case and each client the attention they deserve. At a big firm, you’re likely to deal primarily with a case manager. With us, you’re a name, a story and our priority.”

And, he says, you won’t be working with some junior attorney.

“We have two seasoned and accomplished attorneys with reputations for being aggressive advocates and compassionate advisers to our clients,” he says. “We offer an elevated experience.”

Those two attorneys are Spinner, who established the firm in 2003, and Anissa Morris, who joined in 2011.

“We attain strong results while truly caring about our clients,” Spinner says. “We don’t spend millions on advertising. We invest in our clients and our community.”

Spinner graduated from the University of Dayton in Ohio, and then received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Toledo College of Law, in Toledo, OH, in 1996. He worked for several years as a civil trial and insurance defense attorney before opening his private practice.

Morris holds an undergraduate degree in public relations and communication arts from Xavier University in Cincinnati. She earned her Juris Doctor degree at Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, KY.

While both attorneys are passionate about serving their clients, they also see the opportunity to serve the larger community as a significant part of the company’s mission.

“Our success has come from word-ofmouth referrals, getting strong results and truly caring about people,” Spinner says. “We are deeply passionate about our clients and the community that supports us.”

(Above left) Attorneys Charlie Spinner & Anissa Morris of the Spinner Law Firm in Wesley Chapel will give your personal injury case their personalized attention. (Above right) Spinner himself visits local high schools to help young drivers focus on avoiding distracted driving.

Giving back to the community has been a priority since the firm was founded.

“We have been the preeminent personal injury firm in Wesley Chapel and east Pasco County for over 20 years,” he says. “We’ve been so well supported by the community and we are grateful to do the work we do, so it’s important to us to make a commitment to give back.”

A Focus On Distracted Driving

high school drivers,” Spinner says. The timing correlated with prom and graduation season, and ahead of summer, where the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the “100 deadliest days” for teen drivers.

While the firm has found many ways to give back to the community for more than two decades, such as supporting local schools and sports teams, Spinner Law launched an initiative this spring to correlate with Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the designation for April from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

“We created a new decal (below right) and a parent-teen safe driving contract,” Spinner explains. “We reached out to our local schools and various organizations and gave presentations on the dangers of distracted driving on several campuses.”

He says the campaign is a priority for several reasons — first and foremost because both he and Morris are parents to young drivers, ranging in age from late teens to early 20s.

“It’s personal to us,” he says.

It’s also personal because of the families the firm has represented over the years where so many teens have been victims of the dangers of distracted driving.

“It’s such a valuable initiative because we care so much about our local teens and our

And, Spinner says he believes distracted driving is a problem everywhere, but even moreso in Wesley Chapel and New Tampa, where he often notices people who fail to recognize an upcoming red light, don’t proceed when the light turns green and other behaviors that indicate distracted driving.

“We want to make sure our teens know they should be paying attention to the task of driving and nothing else,” Spinner says.

The contract covers rules of the road, such as following posted speed limits and ensuring that all passengers are wearing seatbelts. It also includes not texting or using the phone while driving, among a few other simple boundaries.

Another goal of the campaign is to empower passengers. “When you’re a passenger in a vehicle with another driver and they are trying to text or fidget with an app, the passenger needs to be alert and have the courage to speak up,” Spinner explains. “They can say, ‘I can find that song,’ or ‘I can help with the navigation.’ It’s incumbent on the co-pilot to step up and speak up.”

Spinner is careful to say that the campaign’s focus is on teen drivers, because there is an opportunity to interact with a large number of them via presentations at the local high schools, but distracted driving is a problem for people of all ages, and he hopes that this initiative will reach both students and parents.

While the effort was launched in the spring, it continues, Spinner says, as long as there are high school groups that invite them to share. He says the firm will be presenting to the Wharton High football team over the summer and continues to work with Cypress Creek High students during the school break, too.

“It’s such a prevalent issue,” he explains. “We are really making it a priority, and it seems to be well received.”

The firm also is the presenting sponsor of the annual Spinner Invitational girls weightlifting meet that kicks off the season at Cypress Creek High (photo at top of next page).

In addition to the two attorneys, Spinner’s team includes a community outreach director, a litigation assistant, three pre-litigation paralegals, an office administrator and a receptionist.

(All photos on these pages provided by Spinner Law Firm)

For the past year, the receptionist has been Spinner’s middle child, Stella, who just graduated high school and will attend Florida Atlantic University in the fall.

“Stella learned a lot about personal injury law and had a lot of interactions with our clients,” he says. “Everyone on the team loves working with her and she will be missed.”

Spinner says team building is an important part of the work experi ence at his firm. There are quarterly activities such as playing mini-golf or making gnocchi together. The firm also celebrates birthdays and work anniversaries, “as a way to put an emphasis on improving collaboration and strengthening our ties as a team.”

Spinner and his wife Carrie have been married for 22 years and have five children, including Stella. Their oldest daughter Sophia graduated this spring from Ole Miss (the University of Mississippi in University, MS), and his next oldest daughter (Olivia) also is studying there. Their youngest daughter (Charlotte) will start her freshman year in high school and their youngest child, and only son (Luke), is going into seventh grade this fall.

A client named Eric, who left a 5-star (out of five) review on Google, says, “Spinner Law Firm is a great choice for an accident attorney. Our daughter was a passenger in a car accident and was severely injured. We contacted them through their website and Mr. Spinner called

me back in less than an hour and spoke with me about her case.”

Eric continued, “To our surprise, our daughter received almost twice as much as we were expecting, all thanks to Mr. Spinner’s law firm. We are forever grateful for their kindness and dedicated work they did for our daughter.”

Spinner Law Firm is located at 2418 Cypress Glen Dr. For more information, call (813)991-5099, visit SpinnerLawFirm.com, or see the ad on page 35.

SERVICES PROVIDED IN OUR OFFICE:

•Wellness Dentistry for kids and teens

•Holistic nutritional counseling for teeth and gums

•Ozone therapy for oral care

•Recommendation of non-toxic materials

•Sedation dentistry (nitrous oxide) and Sedation

•Invisalign First for children & Invisalign Teen

•Digital 3D scans, ITERO (no goop) and digital X-rays

•Laser dentistry (release of tongue tie for infants, children and teens)

•Relaxed environment, so your children can enjoy their visit

Inquiries or questions, email us at info@tampahappysmiles.com Or, visit www.tampahappysmiles.com

Giovanni’s Flooring, Kitchen & Bath — So Much More Than Just A Flooring Store!

By Iris Vitelli Neighborhood News Correspondent

Whether you’re looking to replace your old carpeting with luxury vinyl plank (LVP) or tile, or you want to completely remodel your kitchen or bathrooms, Giovanni’s Flooring, Kitchen & Bath, located in the SuperTargetanchored Northwoods shopping center on Bruce B.Downs (BBD) Blvd., just north of County Line Rd., is a great place to start. Owner and licensed contractor Giovanni Gocaj transformed a former flooring-only store in the same location and opened the doors to the second full-service remodeling destination for his company last year.

With roots dating back to 2004, when his father Luk opened his location in Trinity, the business officially passed to Giovanni in 2011.

“My father came from Albania 20 years ago and opened the business,” says Giovanni, adding that his father is still very much involved in the day-to-day work and continues to collaborate on all projects at both the Trinity and Wesley Chapel locations. “It’s a family thing,” says Giovanni. “Most of my crew also are family members.”

Remodeling ‘Bundles’

Giovanni’s customers often benefit from bundled pricing when opting for a full-home remodel. “A complete remodel will get a discount depending on the house size,” he says. This all-in-one pricing model simplifies the process for homeowners by bundling design, labor and materials into a single package.

The company operates without subcontractors, something Giovanni proudly emphasizes.

“Each person we employ specializes in something — flooring, kitchens, or baths — and that’s what they do every day. You’ll never get someone who was randomly hired the day before and doesn’t know what they’re doing.” This hands-on, family-led structure ensures quality control and accountability from start to finish.

The Wesley Chapel location has already attracted many loyal clients, and local awareness continues to grow. Of Giovanni’s 20 Google reviews so far, every one of them is 5 stars out of 5.

For example, in his 5-star review, customer David Paloscio wrote:

“I recently had my bathroom remodeled

look beautiful. The shower, toilet and sink work great and they also adjusted the flooring to fit the vanity, which also was excellent. I highly recommend this company for anyone who wants remodeling done in their home.”

The showroom reflects everything that’s trending in home design.

“Right now, it’s all about the light wood-grain colors and European oak finishes,” Giovanni explains. “We’re also seeing a move away from traditional garden tubs to sleek, free-standing bathtubs (before-&-after photos below).” He adds that where people used to use a lot of different colors, monochrome has become the go-to: “Now, it’s all about tone-on-tone and different shades of the same color family.”

When asked to describe the customer expe rience at Giovanni’s, the owner says his clientele appreciates the smooth, no-hassle process, where customers can choose all of their finishes in the showroom. Design and pricing are finalized as quickly as possible. Installation begins on schedule and the same dedicated crew works on your home until your project is completed — with no interruptions and no bouncing between jobs.

“We commit to timelines,” Giovanni says. “If we say 10 days, it will be done in 10 days.”

The company’s commitment to quality and professionalism is what sets it apart.

“You can buy the most expensive tile or cabinets out there, but if the person doing the job doesn’t know what they’re doing, you’re not going to be happy,” Giovanni says. “We don’t take those chances. We know our crew and their specialties.”

Quality Products

Giovanni’ also is proud of the quality of the products he offers.

“We carry high-end brands like engineered hardwood, luxury vinyl plank and top-quality tile and fixtures,” he says. “We do not carry mirrors or lights, but we help customers pick the ones they want online, and we’ll install them, too.”

Both the Wesley Chapel and Trinity showrooms feature extensive sample displays, giving customers plenty of

last. From exotic hardwoods like Brazilian cherry and Santos mahogany to eco-friendly vinyl plank options, everything the location carries is backed by warranties and is designed to last.

Speaking of eco-friendly, Giovanni is particularly proud of his vinyl plank flooring options, which include:

•Low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) materials, which release minimal harmful chemicals into the air.

•Phthalate-free products, avoiding synthetic chemical additives that are linked to health risks.

•California Air Resources Board (CARB)Certified selections, which meet strict indoor air quality standards.

These choices and others highlight the company’s commitment to both health and sustain-

ability without sacrificing performance or style.

“When you purchase the higher-end products, you may spend a little more,” Giovanni says.

“For example, on a 100-square-foot bathroom, the difference between what you can buy at a big-name store and ours is about $50 to $100. But with ours, you’ll get a lifetime warranty on the materials and installation. It’s worth that few extra dollars.”

Customer Robert Wilson agrees. In his 5-star Google review, Wilson wrote:

“My wife and I had a leak [at our home] while we were out of town. Our floors and kitchen cabinets were ruined. We stopped in to Giovanni’s just to look around. The attention and knowledge we received from Andy was very attentive and comforting at the same time. The entire process was very easy. I also want to commend their installers. They were informative and meticulous in their work. I would highly recommend this company and look forward to doing business with them in the future with our bathroom remodels.”

Meanwhile, Giovanni says he hopes to expand to four or five locations across the state.

“But, we want to grow in a way that doesn’t sacrifice quality,” he says. “Our eyes are on areas like Riverview and possibly Naples.”

He also notes that he is a licensed general contractor in the state of Florida, “while many others are only licensed and insured in the county. We can help our customers anywhere in Florida — from their design needs, to choosing the right products and completing the job. We are a one-stop shop.”

Giovanni’s Flooring, Kitchen & Bath (1285 BBD Blvd.) has Facebook and Instagram pages with many more before-&-after photos and reviews. Visit Facebook.com/giovanniflooring or Instagram.com/giovanniflooringstore. For more info, visit FlooringforFlorida.com, email info@flooringforflorida.com, call (813) 461-8686 or see the ad on pg. 33 of this issue.

Owner Giovanni Gocaj or Giovanni’s Flooring, Kitchen & Bath invites you to visit his showroom. in the SuperTarget-anchored Northwoods Plaza on BBD Blvd. (Photo by Charmaine George)

We have over 3,600 sq. ft. of flexible

space that can host groups up to 300 people. Perfect for meetings, weddings or other special events. Ask about the catering options available.

If you’d like to stay the night of the event we can set up a special discounted rate for your group. We have spacious King, Double Queen Rooms and Suites. In room microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker, iron, ironing board, hair dryer, 50” flat-panel TV with HD programing and free HBO.

Complimentary high speed wireless internet access.

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Army Veteran Turned Realtor® Jimmy Cox Now Serving Home Buyers & Sellers

By Celeste McLaughlin Neighborhood News Correspondent

Jimmy Cox retired from the U.S. Army after 23 years of active duty back in 2010, then transitioned to a civilian role handling national level marketing for the Army. His background as a recruiter fit perfectly into his marketing roles for the Army, and now he’s channeling all of that experience into a new role as a Realtor®.

“I’m always looking at model homes and I love interior design,” Jimmy says, “so I thought I should use my marketing and sales background to get into something I love — and sell real estate.”

Jimmy and his wife Erica moved around quite a bit throughout their careers. Erica also is retired from the Army and they have been married for 18 years. They settled in New Tampa, where they built a new construction home and their two children attend Wharton High.

for a while, but I’m looking for what’s next. I don’t really have hobbies, but I love houses. I don’t golf, I don’t watch TV or sports, but I have

But, that’s not all, he says. “A lot of people get their real estate license, but they don’t have the level of national sales experience that I have,” he says. “For 13 years of my Army career, I was a recruiter and trainer of recruiters, and I have more than 29 years of national-level marketing experience, so I’ve always been in sales.”

Now, Jimmy is certified as a military relocation professional, so he helps military families that are being relocated to Florida. Plus, being former military himself in a military town like Tampa, he can relate to military families in a way that those who have never served simply can’t. Angel Alicea is a soldier who is moving to

U.S. Army vet (see photo on next page) Jimmy Cox of Power Real Estate Group has the national marketing experience to help you sell your home or buy a new one. (Photos on these pages provided by Jimmy Cox)

Wesley Chapel from Orlando with his wife, two kids and a miniature Schnauzer.

“Buying a house with Jimmy was fun,” Angel says. “Being that he’s ex-military, he knows how to talk to us and how to talk to spouses, and also understands a system a lot of Realtors don’t understand. With Jimmy, it’s so easy.”

Angel recommends him to non-veterans, too. “He’s very patient, outgoing and easy to get along with. And he’s ready to work,” Angel says, adding that Jimmy would send him messages about new houses to consider faster than he could even review them, and also would use Facetime to show Angel houses in Wesley Chapel while he was in Orlando.

“He’s super friendly and always willing to help,” Angel says.

Jimmy got his real estate license in 2024 and works as part of the Power Real Estate Group under broker Selena Weathersby, who is based out of Spring Hill. “She’s been a great mentor to me,” Jimmy says of Selena.

Jimmy also says since he’s still new to the

business, Selena reviews his contracts to be sure everything is perfect. But the intricacies of real estate closings don’t phase him at all.

“It’s actually similar to a recruiter packet,” he says. “The details of putting someone in the Army makes for a thicker packet than a real estate contract, and I’m an attention-to-detail type of guy.”

Selena launched her brokerage in 2022, after two decades as a healthcare executive. She now leads a fully remote team that includes 16 agents handling residential and commercial sales and property management of about 220 homes. Her team serves a wide area around Tampa Bay and beyond, and Selena says they will go wherever their clients need them anywhere in Florida.

About Jimmy, she says, “He’s a huge asset to our team, with both his military and marketing background. Everything he’s done in his career he applies in real estate and it’s been working well for him.”

She adds, “Jimmy’s going to give you topnotch service. He’s going to go above and beyond to market any listing. He creates an experience for each client — even when he’s handled open houses for my clients — and you can tell it comes naturally to him.”

Jimmy says that despite some “experts” saying that the local market is cooling, he says that people are still buying homes.

“Rents are steadily going up,” Jimmy says, “so now is the time to buy if you’re not already a homeowner.”

If you have questions about buying or selling a home, or for more information about working with Jimmy Cox, visit JimmyCoxTampaRealtor.com, call or text (813) 424-0559 (texting preferred), or see the ad on page 37.

Call 24 Carat Clean For All Of Your Pool Maintenance & Exterior Cleaning Needs!

By Iris Vitelli Neighborhood News Correspondent

In New Tampa and Wesley Chapel, one small business is redefining how pools and the exteriors of homes get cleaned.

At first glance, 24 Carat Clean might look like just another pool and pressure-washing company. But, talk to owner Peter Taylor for five minutes, and it becomes clear that he’s not doing this the usual way. This isn’t just about clean water and power-washed driveways. For Peter, it’s about protecting your home, helping his family, and delivering a level of service most homeowners didn’t know they could ask for.

“I was happily retired,” he says with a smile. “But when my daughter’s boyfriend had no job and a terrible idea for a business, I told him to scrap it. I said, ‘Let me show you something people actually need, and need done right.’ That’s how in January of this year, 24 Carat Clean was born.”

What makes 24 Carat Clean unique is that it operates as a one-family-driven brand across three distinct Florida regions. What began as a plan to help his future son-in-law has now grown into a three-division operation. Peter runs the New Tampa and Wesley Chapel division himself, where he remains hands-on with every job. His daughter Camille Taylor and her fiancé Caleb Scott manage the Tallahassee division, offering the same personalized service and meticulous care in and around our state’s capital. Meanwhile, the Lake Nona location is led by Raquel Cavalcante, ensuring Central Florida residents benefit from the same trusted name and high standards. Each

team operates independently, but they all share Peter’s mission: to raise the bar for residential and commercial pool and exterior cleaning.

From Pizza Ovens To Pool Pumps

Before pressure washers and chlorine test kits, Peter spent 25 years in tech and owned the successful Woodfired Pizza in the Palms Connection plaza on E. Bearss Ave. When the rent increased, he was forced to close the restaurant last year after 16 years in business. He says he wasn’t looking for a new venture, but that changed when he saw a need, not just in his family, but in the neighborhood.

“I looked around my own property and thought, ‘There’s no one contractor that can take care of all this — pool, roof, stucco, driveway, fence.,” he says. “No one was doing it the right way. So we built a business that could. If you think pool cleaning is just skimming leaves and dumping chlorine, think again.”

Peter monitors six different chemical levels, not just the three required by health codes. “The county standards are 40 years old,” he says. “We test free chlorine, total and combined chlorine, pH, alkalinity, phosphates and calcium hardness. That’s the only way to truly keep your pool safe and neutral.”

Most homeowners don’t realize that chlorine can become ineffective if the stabilizer (cyanuric acid) level is too high. Peter takes time to explain these factors to his clients so they understand how to maintain proper levels and avoid issues like algae blooms and equipment failure. “The key is trying to make the pool neutral to be safe,” he says.

He also considers how each customer uses their pool. “If you’re hosting parties every weekend, that’s different than just taking a quiet swim,” he says. “You must know your load, your turnover rate, and filter pressure. It all affects the life of your equipment. Most companies are in and out in 15 minutes. I’d rather take my time and do it right.”

To make quoting and scheduling fast and seamless, Peter uses a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system with Google Earth integration. He can pull up your home, calculate the square footage, and give you a quote, without

ever stepping on your property. He’s also rolling out an AI call assistant, so no call goes unanswered. “The first person to respond usually gets the job,” he says. “This will ensure we always answer that first call.” The CRM can call clients back and if they pick up the call, it will patch him in. It also texts and/or emails estimates with a detailed breakdown of the price and specific services included. It also can be configured to send out mass texts/email offerings, letting clients know about upcoming specials. But even with all the tech and service knowledge, Peter says it’s the personal touch that keeps customers coming back.

Peter Taylor’s 24 Carat Clean is raising the bar for pool maintenance and exterior cleaning for homeowners in New Tampa and Wesley Chapel. (All photos on these pages by Charmaine George)

Chris, a recent customer, wrote in a 5-star Google review: “Peter with 24 Carat was amazing. He had top knowledge of his chemicals and their application. He gave competitive pricing, was on time, and kept us informed with continued communication. Highly recommended.”

More Than Just Pools

In addition to pool chemical maintenance and cleaning, 24 Carat Clean offers full exterior care — lanai washing, fences, driveways, mailboxes, trash cans, and even window rinsing (although squeegee-level window cleaning is a separate service). 24 Carat Clean will clean the outside of your home’s windows but will not clean the inside.

Peter uses a blend of soft-washing and pressure-washing and emphasizes property protection. “We use the lowest pressure and the saf-

est chemical concentration we can,” he says. “We water plants before and after. We cover doorbells, tape garage openers, protect Verizon boxes, and even collect runoff from downspouts.”

He’s especially cautious with fragile landscaping like rose bushes. “You can’t just spray and go,” Peter says. “You must know what you’re doing because rose bushes especially are very delicate. We take our time and rinse them thoroughly at the end.”

24 Carat Clean also will take care of your home’s exterior rust and other stains. “We won’t promise perfection on every oil stain,” he admits. “Rust? I can remove that 100%. Oil? Maybe 95%. It will look better, but you’ll still see a shadow. I always tell my clients the truth.”

Peter also is careful to not overbook himself. He prefers one or two jobs a day, especially in summer when the rain turns everything green

deserve,” he says. “This is about protecting their biggest investment — their home.”

Each service includes a walk-around with the homeowner, where Peter points out any concerns. “If I see something that could turn into a bigger problem, I’ll let you know. Even if it’s not something I’m fixing that day.”

He also offers a satisfaction guarantee and documents anything that might be at risk before work begins. To date, he says he hasn’t had a

Neighborhood News readers to give him a try — with a 25% discount off your existing monthly pool service invoice (just show your current bill and mention this story or the ad on pg. 36). “I’m not trying to be the biggest company in town,” Peter says. “I just want to be the most trusted.” For more information about 24 Carat Clean, call (813) 240-0293. You also can visit 24CaratClean.com, email info@24caratclean. com or see the ad on pg. 36.

Touch Nail Spa Provides Luxurious Spa Treatments For Your Hands, Feet & More!

By Celeste McLaughlin Neighborhood News Correspondent

While it seems that nail salons often come and go, the original location of Touch Nail Spa on S.R. 56 in Wesley Chapel opened eight years ago and is still thriving. Husband-and-wife owners Timmy Pham and Tiffany Ha have opened two more salons in that time, as well, including one in the Sprouts Farmers Market-anchored Village at Hunter’s Lake plaza on Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. in New Tampa.

Timmy says the key to Touch Nail Spa’s success is the commitment of the entire staff at all three locations (the other is on S.R. 54 in the Odessa/Trinity area) to customer service, the fact that all three Touch locations offer products that are healthy for nails and provide high-quality manicures, pedicures, eyelash extensions, waxing, facials and massages.

Touch Nail Spa’s Wesley Chapel location is 5,000 sq. ft. — and Timmy says that makes it the largest nail salon in the area.

But, Timmy and Tiffany will tell you that it’s not important that they are the biggest nail salon in the area. What they really strive for is to be the best.

“We train our technicians to treat customers like family,” Timmy says. “But if there’s ever an issue, we ask you to come back and let us fix it. Whether it’s a misunderstanding or a nail technician’s lack of customer service, we always want to resolve the problem.”

Now that Timmy spends his days running all three locations of Touch Nail Spa, he trusts his staff to treat those who come into the salon with an unmatched level of professionalism and customer service. Each salon has an onsite manager who ensures that all three Touch Nail Spas provide a top-notch salon experience.

“We try to give the best customer service we can,” says Timmy. “There are so many nail salons, and they learn from us and copycat what we’re doing.”

Touch Nail Spa offers beautiful, upscale, serene surroundings with high ceilings for better ventilation, rows of comfortable leather pedicure chairs and plenty of manicure stations to minimize wait times. A complimentary beverage (a glass of wine for those who are age 21 and older) is offered with any service.

Whether you’re looking for a simple mani/ pedi to keep your fingers and toes neat and polished, a relaxing spa experience with luxurious

touches, or a skilled technician to provide the latest trends in nail shapes and designs, Touch Nail Spa can ac commodate your every desire.

The flagship Wesley Chapel location offers microblading, a semi-permanent treatment to fill in eyebrows. In addition, all three Touch loca tions now offer eyelash extensions with many options to fit a variety of budgets.

Touch also offers a huge variety of nail products, including dipping powder, acrylic nails, gel polish (which lasts longer than regular polish) and all kinds of nail designs, plus French manicures and much more.

While Timmy says the dipping powder technique continue to be popular, there are alternatives for anyone who doesn’t prefer that product. The more traditional acrylic nails are still available, and Timmy says newer products such as T.A.P Gel and Gel-X offer an organic, non-chemical alternative.

“We are providing the best quality we can,” he says. “We don’t cut corners with our products. We keep purchasing the best quality products so they last. A lot of nail salons buy cheaper supplies, but we don’t.”

Timmy says that his salons also have recently invested in many new colors, so that there are more options where the regular polish, gel polish and dip colors all match exactly.

Surprise! New Pedicure On The Way!

By the time you’re reading this issue, Timmy says a new pedicure will have launched at all three Touch locations. He doesn’t want to reveal the details for this article, but he says it will be a high-quality pedicure that customers will love, and this new pedicure will be offered at a 10% discount for anyone mentioning the Neighborhood News!

selling any of his locations, as he and Tiffany are in the community to stay.

Touch Nail Spa has more than 40 employees in Wesley Chapel and 35 in New Tampa, along with 20 employees in Odessa. All three locations can accommodate groups, and the Wesley Chapel Touch Nail Spa can provide a private room for the exclusive use

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While nail salons are prevalent throughout Wesley Chapel and New Tampa, Timmy says he’s seen many nail salons open, just to be sold shortly thereafter. He says he’s not interested in

The Touch Nail Spas on S.R. 56 in Wesley Chapel (above) and on Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in New Tampa are both beautiful, spacious and provide luxurious manicure, pedicure and other salon services. (All photos on these pages by Charmaine George)

Getting Rewarded

Touch Nail Spa offers a rewards program for its regular clients. Customers sign in with their phone number on one of the spa’s iPads and receive one point for every dollar spent. Once a customer reaches 650 points, they receive $25 off any pedicure!

Discounted prices also are available for children ages 11 and younger. And, Touch Nail Spa offers gift certificates for all occasions that can be used at any of its locations.

Timmy says that last year was difficult for many customers, as the uncertain economy made it harder for them to come in to get their nails done as often as they previously did. He says this year has so far been better and he hopes to continue to win customers over so that they want to prioritize getting their nails done in their budgets. While he works to keep prices affordable, what Timmy says he wants most is to please his

“We’ll give you the best quality and cus tomer service we can,” Timmy says. “We really appreciate all of our customers and we always do the best we can to show it.”

In a recent five-star (out of five) Google review, Jan says, “You can’t get a better manicure and pedicure anywhere. Consistently great.”

Keylana also gave Touch Nail Spa a 5-star review, saying, “Touch Nail Spa is a hidden gem! I love that they offer you a beverage while you get your services... [My nail tech] has been able to achieve every nail design I’ve showed her thus far!”

The Wesley Chapel (27233 S.R. 56) and New Tampa (8630 Hunter’s Village Rd.)

Touch Nail Spas are both open Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., and 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sun.

To make an appointment with a specific nail technician or for more information about the Wesley Chapel location, call (813) 973-4111. For the New Tampa location, call (813) 5361003. Or, see the ad on page 42.

CAO Bakery — Don’t Judge A Delicious Restaurant By Its Location!

By Gary Nager

I’ll admit that the first time I happened to walk into the Kangaroo Express gas station at 17519 Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. in New Tampa last year, I was actually looking for the Paris Baguette bakery — which is now located across BBD, but hadn’t opened yet.

But, what I found was a section of the gas station’s convenience store that was a Cuban-style bakery that actually was open — known as CAO Bakery & Café— and you were definitely hit with a whiff of delicious baked goods in a large display case as you walked towards that case.

“OK, great,” I thought, “I can always go for a guava pastelito, a beef or chicken empanada and/or a slice of cake — or all of the above.”

CAO stands for Cuban American Original, but it also is the actual last name of one of the coowners, Antonio Cao, who is a third-generation baker. Antonio and his partner and childhood friend, Carlos de Varona opened their first bakery together around 2000, in a very Cuban area of Miami called Westchester, not too far from Little Havana.

Today, there are 20 CAO locations, mostly in South Florida — although there also is a fullservice CAO Bakery on W. Hillsborough Ave. in Tampa — with more on the way. The BBD location is corporate-owned, but franchises are available, according to Antonio’s wife Yvette, who handles the marketing of the brand.

“Most of our other locations are full-service

bakery-restaurants of anywhere from 2,000-4,000 square feet,” Yvette says. “We were looking for a spot in the Wesley Chapel area and found that the previous vendor at this location had left, so we decided to open what we call an ‘express’ location there as a test market.”

Even so, I had no idea how huge the menu at the New Tampa CAO was until I spoke with Yvette. Yes, there is a tremendous selection of freshly baked (from frozen) sweet and savory treats that are delivered from Miami to Tampa twice a week. But wait, there’s more.

“You can tell that everything is freshly baked on premises,” Yvette says. “Once people find us, they tell us they love us!”

And, despite being open for less than a year at this location, almost all of CAO’s Google reviews are 5-stars out of 5, including customer Omar Rodriguez-Hazan, who says he drives an hour from South Lakeland at least once a week, “to enjoy the flavors of Miami. The food and service are awesome. Don’t be fooled by the fact they are located in a gas station. They are a topnotch bakery which I highly recommend!”

As for the non-pastry food options, CAO has delicious bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches (below left), a twist on the popular Media Noche sandwich called Medio Dia (below right; it’s a classic guava and cheese pastelito filled with ham and melted Swiss) and even a churrasco steak plate (top photo) of which customer Jason Hicks said in his 5-star Google review, “The meat was tender and the chimichurri sauce was great. The

Cuban sandwich was good also and the prices are reasonable.”

Other sandwiches include the frita CAO (a Cuban-style cheeseburger that is a house-made blend of beef, pork & chorizo, topped with crispy shoestring papitas, Swiss cheese and sazon aioli) and the Croqueta club (signature croquetas de la casa, layered with sliced turkey, crisp bacon, melted American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo) — and many more.

Other satisfied customers have loved CAO’s catering options, like trays of assorted pastelitos and croquetas shown at the top of the next page. There also are more American dessert

on next page), carrot cake and Latin dessert staples like flan, cuatro leches, panetelita dulce de leche, flan cheesecake and so much more.

And, many customers, including yours truly, rave about CAO’s café con leche, including Oscar Olivera, who called it, “The best café con leche in Tampa, no questions about it!!!”

For more information about CAO, call (813) 280-9640 or visit CAOBakeryCafe.com to order pickup or delivery online. If you use code “CAOTAMPA” when you order, you’ll save $5 off any order of $20 or more. Or, bring in or mention the ad on pg. 41 or this story when you order in person to receive the discount.

Rodizio Grill — Our Area’s First-Ever Brazilian Steakhouse — Is Finally Open!

Congratulations to franchise owner Charlie Haney (left in near photo), general manager Thiago Navarro (right in same photo) and their entire hard-working crew at the truly beautiful and new Rodizio Grill: The Brazilian Steak house, which finally opened at 2082 Grand Cypress Dr. (between At Home & Costco) on June 10 and has been drawing in big crowds ever since. Haney and Thiago also cut a North Tampa Bay Chamber ribbon on June 9 — and the Neighborhood News was on hand for both events.

Rodizio’s selection of skewered meats includes not only the signature “Picanha” (top sirloin cap) shown below center, but other tasty beef cuts like “Maminha” (Rodizio’s tender and exclusive tri-tip sirloin), “Bife com Parmesåo” (parmesan sirloin), “Bife com Alho” (garlic steak) and non-beef skewers like “Frango Agri-Doce” (sweet-&-spicy chicken; photo below the picanha), “Linguica” sausage, “Presunto” (sugar-glazed ham), the new “Cordeiro” (marinated lamb) and more. Jannah and I and Charmaine and her boyfriend Brendan sampled pretty much all of these and agreed that they were pretty much all very tasty — and, if one of the “gaucho” serv ers doesn’t bring a cut cooked to your liking, they will send someone else over who has it. All of us also agreed that the “Abacaxi” glazed & grilled pineapple (far right) was among our favorites.

The fresh salad and hot bars also have some thing for everyone — from Charmaine’s favorite “Palmito” (hearts of palm) to my favorites, the “Assado” (Brazilian pot roast; I know — even more meat?) and “Bananas Fritas” (cinnamon-glazed bananas) and Jannah’s favorite, the “Massa com Frutos do Mar” (seafood pasta salad).

And, although they’re not included in the $54.99 cost per person for the full menu ($39.99 for lunch; $12.99-$15.99 for kids) or the $32.99 ($29.99 for lunch) price for just the salad and hot bars, don’t skip the decadent desserts! Jannah and I loved the “Torta Brigadeiro” (a dense, flourless chocolate torte served with ice cream, sliced bananas, chocolate sauce & whipped cream) and Charmaine and Brendan enjoyed the “Pudim de Leite” (creamy Brazilian flan). Although we sadly didn’t have room to display them here...yum!

Sadly, you can’t order food at Rodizio’s wellstocked and beautiful premium bar, but Jannah loved the passion fruit martini being poured in the photo above left.

And clearly, the opening of the Wesley Chapel area’s first-ever Brazilian steakhouse was

big news for our community, as the announcement on May 27 on our “Neighborhood News” Facebook page that the opening of Rodizio Grill had been delayed until June 10 from its originally announced opening date of May 28 was viewed (at our press time) by a record-breaking (for us) 328,728 people, with more than 1,100 likes and 110 shares! We’ve had a couple of previous posts that reached more than 200,000 people, but this post — without being boosted — has far surpassed our previous record!

The Wesley Chapel/Lutz Rodizio Grill is open for dinner only (4 p.m.-10 p.m.) Monday-Thursday, and for lunch/brunch & dinner on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, noon-10 p.m.

For reservations & more info, call (813)996-3880, visit Rodizio.com or search

“Rodizio Grill - Wesley Chapel” on Facebook. — GN; photos by Charmaine George

As we told you a couple of issues ago, Tarek Yordi, the owner of 365 Café Italiano at both the KRATEs and the Shops at Wiregrass, was planning to open 365 Woodfired & NY Pizza at 3746 Windcrest Dr., in the plaza anchored by Abdoney Orthodontics (behind the Jammin’ Car Wash) off BBD Blvd. Well, Tarek’s new pizza, pasta and more place has finally opened and it’s definitely tasty!

Whether you prefer Neapolitan-style woodfired or traditional New York-style (like I do) pizza, the new 365 Woodfired & NY Pizza has got you covered. Jannah, photographer Charmaine George and I have now sampled quite a bit of the menu and Charmaine says her favorite so far is the prosciutto burrata wood-fired pizza (top two photos on this page), although I definitely prefer the NY-style pizzas (I know, shocking), like the plain cheese on this page and the pepperoni, which are both always available at 365 as slices, too.

But, the three of us also have enjoyed the bruschetta on oven-baked slices of Italian bread, the Ortolano salad (below), with roasted eggplant ravioli al pesto

Other options include gourmet wood-fired pies like Bianca Verde (with vibrant green sauce) and chicken pis tachio (with pistachio pesto and grilled chicken), as well as Meat Lovers and other more traditional toppings.

Save room for dessert, too, as 365 Pizza has a great selection of freshly made options like tiramisu (below left), Brooklyn crumb cheese cake (bottom right) and oth er cakes, plus delicious Café 365 espresso, cappuccinos and lattes, as well as reasonably priced beer and wine. Tarek says he’s still refining the menu, but 365 Woodfired & NY Pizza is definitely worth a visit now!

For more information, visit 365WoodfiredPizzas.com or call (813) 388-9888 and please tell them the Neighborhood News

Cookie Plug Opens 3rd Florida Storefront In The Village At The Grove!

Cookie Plug, an edgy, innovative bakery with more than 25 locations nationwide (and growing), has opened its newest storefront in The Village at The Grove at 6013 Wesley Chapel Grove Blvd., Suite 102 (next to the Ice Dream mm Shop). A nice crowd of locals lined up out side the new Cookie Plug at 11 a.m. on June 28, where they received free samples of the different flavors. There also was a DJ and a great Opening Day special — eight free giant-sized cookies when you purchased four, plus a drink.

Cookie Plug Wesley Chapel is owned and operated by Florida resident David Johnson, who says he is eager to introduce the uniqueness of the bakery to locals. With support from his wife Jackie, Johnson plans to open more locations in the state, including one in Highwoods Preserve in New Tampa, which is at least a couple of months behind the Wesley Chapel store.

“I was initially drawn to the creativity of the concept and the nod to hip-hop culture that Cookie Plug brings to the table, but then, the minute I tasted the cookies, I was hooked,” Johnson said in a press release. “We are particularly excited to serve the Wesley Chapel community in a space that is surrounded by thriving businesses, shops and homes. We are eager to bring this sweet addition to the area, offering thick-cut cookies in a variety of flavors that are unlike anything else you can get in Tampa Bay and beyond.”

Originally founded in Riverside, CA, in 2019, Cookie Plug was inspired by graffiti and street art with the aim to add a unique twist to the conventional bakery. Offering cookies made

fresh daily that are part cake, part brownie, part cookie and 100% delicious, the brand’s inventive menu offers 12 different flavors, including: s’mores, chocolate chip, sugar, triple chocolate,

strawberry cheesecake (Charmaine and I both loved this one), red velvet, snickerdoodle and two rotating flavors, including this months “Black Ops,” the brownie-flavored cookie with red,

by Nicole and Sommer Cholnik, who were first in line on June 28.

Cookie Plug also has keto cookie options available, as well as mini “plug popper” cookies, ice cream sandwiches and custom cakes to satisfy any sweet tooth.

“We have an incredible product and I can’t wait for locals in Wesley Chapel and Tampa Bay to experience it for themselves,” said David Denker, president and chief growth officer of Cookie Plug. Cookie Plug Wesley Chapel is open Mon.-Thur., noon-11 p.m.; noon-midnight on Fri. & Sat.; & noon- 9 p.m. on Sun. For more info, follow Cookie Plug on Instagram or Facebook @cookie.plug or visit CookiePlug. com/wesleychapel. For franchising opportunities, visit Franchise.CookiePlug.com. — GN

Nicole (left) and Sommer Cholnik were first in line to buy a dozen cookies at the new Cookie Plug store in The Grove at Weskey Chapel on June 28. (Photos by Charmaine George)

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Sushi Masa Premium Is Open In Former Red Lobster Location In Tampa Palms!

Congratulations to owner Ryan Chen and his team for finally opening the beautiful new Masa Premium in the former Red Lobster (at 17021 Palm Pointe Dr.) in Tampa Palms. Jannah, photographer Charmaine George and her friend Austin and I got to sample pretty much everything on Sushi Masa’s all-you-can-eat (AYCE) menu (for $36.95 for dinner, $23.95 for lunch) the day before it opened and we agreed that the sushi rolls (maki), sashimi (fish without rice) and nigiri (sashimi on rice) were all fresh and delicious — especially the tuna and yellowtail options. The appetizers, like the assorted tempura (not shown) and gyoza dumplings (below) were excellent and the Udon and Soba noodles (we all preferred the latter), the fried rice and chicken and steak teriyaki were all pretty tasty, too. And, save room for dessert (also included) — the tempura cheesecake, fried Oreos and green tea ice cream were all delish.

The only items not included on the AYCE menu are the hibachi/teppanyaki entrées — veggie, chicken, salmon, steak & shrimp, plus combos — and the alcoholic beverages at the spacious bar, but Ryan, who also owns the Lakeland location

variety display, chicken & steak teriyaki, fried rice & Udon or

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