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Bell Lake rezoning back on agenda

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An error in a notice for a rezoning has prompted a new hearing on the request.

The Pasco County Commission, at its Jan. 7 hearing, approved a rezoning for a new subdivision for 27 detached residences on about 9.5 acres, at the northwest corner of the intersection of Bell Lake Road and Alpine Road. The vote was 4-0, with Commissioner Jack Mariano absent.

However, it turns out that an error was posted regarding the date of the rezoning hearing, so the rezoning request now is expected to be heard at the board’s Feb. 4 meeting at 1:30 p.m., at the Historic Pasco County Courthouse, 37918 Meridian Ave., in Dade City.

The site for the proposed subdivision is about 1 mile east of U.S. 41, in Land O’ Lakes.

The main access to the development will be off of Alpine Road. As part of the approval, the developer must put a turn lane on Bell Lake Road.

The rezoning had been recommended for approval by county planners, but had been recommended for denial by the Pasco County Planning Commission. Planning commissioners cited incompatibility of the proposed lot sizes with the existing development pattern in the surrounding area.

Two neighbors also spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning during the Planning Commission hearing. Their primary complaint was the proposed lot sizes of the project.

No one appeared in opposition at the County Commission hearing, but it turns out that neighbors to the proposed rezoning had received incorrect information regarding the date of the meeting.

At the Jan. 7 County Commission hearing, Todd Pressman representing applicant Michael David Vincent, noted that the initial request for 32 lots had been reduced to 27. He also said an increase was made to the minimum width required for lots within the development.

Published January 29, 2020

Inspiring others with lyrical rhymes

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In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Saint Leo University added a hip-hop element — showcasing the rapper Duke.

The Jan. 21 event was a part of the school’s weeklong series, recognizing the iconic civil rights leader.

Duke shared his story and inspirational words – sometimes conveyed through rap lyrics.

Audrey Ward, left, stands alongside Bunduki ‘Duke’ Ramadan and Juan Carvajal.
Ramadan shared his life story through songs at a Jan. 21 event in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Brian Fernandes)

He noted his lyrics often are influenced by the words of the slain civil rights leader, the nation pauses to remember each year.

“He always tried to approach it from a positive light, and that really influenced me and my work,” he said.

Duke, born Bunduki Ramadan, said even before he was born, adversities have influenced his life, and those experiences led to his rap career.

His mother was still pregnant with him when his family fled during a civil war, from their native Sudan to Egypt.

Because of birth complications, Duke was pronounced dead upon delivery, but then was revived.

“By the grace of God, the baby gasps and begins to cry. That baby, that baby was me. That was my first time beating the odds,” he told those gathered.

The difficult birth, however, resulted in a health disorder that limited the use of his right arm.

His family relocated from Egypt to Jacksonville, Florida, where he grew up.

His brush with death, coupled with the encouragement of his parents, compelled him to push forward, despite his disability, the 27-year-old said.

Music has been a focal point in his life.

It started with his first attempt at rapping, during fifth grade.

Over the years, he has drawn inspiration from other hip-hop artists, such as Tupac Shakur, Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West.

Besides enjoying the art form, Duke said it has been a therapeutic source for channeling his frustration.

Among other kids at school, he said, he felt like an outsider, being “caught up in the gray middle.”

Duke noted that at times he was picked on for his dark skin complexation.

During a rap intermission, he explained the range of emotions felt when faced with bullying.

In one verse, he rhymes: “Cool on the surface, but it’s like the oven on.”

He went on: “Music has such a strong impact on your mood, your mentality and your mindset.”

Likening music to food, he cautioned the audience to be selective with what they consume.

He also touched on education.

He told Saint Leo students that by being at the university, they’ve already beaten the odds.

He attended the University of Florida, majoring in economics.

After graduating, he received several lucrative job opportunities.

But, he turned them down.

“My dream was to pursue my music and be able to use that as a tool to motivate people,” Duke explained.

Eventually, he moved to Atlanta to pursue that dream.

He fell upon some hard times, financially.

At one point, he was sleeping in his car.

In one of his song’s, he poses this question: “Now am I really selling my soul, or am I doing what I got to do to get to the goal?”

By working consistently in a music studio and forming new connections, he was able to build a name as a rap artist, he recalled.

Now, he performs hip-hop shows several times a month across the nation.

Delivering motivational speeches at schools also is on his agenda.

He has built clientele through his own marketing agency.

He described his success in another song — getting the audience to rap along.

The audience repeated the lyrics, as Duke rhymed: “I got some food on my plate, thank God. I got some money in the bank, thank God. My whole family is straight, thank God.”

He references Dr. King’s legacy as hope that each coming generation will struggle less than the one before it.

In his acclaimed 1963 speech, “I Have a Dream,” King said: “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”

Duke said he’s seen some progress. He said he would like to start a family one day, and he believes his children won’t have to face the same prejudice he experienced.

Duke said there’s power and value in gratitude.

“I want people to be grateful for what they have now,” Duke said. “Being grateful for what you have now is what paves the way for you to have more in the future.”

Published January 29, 2020

Political Agenda 01/29/2020

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Corley issues warning
Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley has issued a warning that The Voter Participation Center (VPC) again has launched a voter registration mail campaign targeting Pasco County voters, according to a news release from Corley’s office.

The mail campaign contains “inaccurate information that is often alarming and confusing,” the release says.

Previously, these mailings “have been sent to family members who are deceased, their pets and underage children, and adult children who no longer reside or never resided in the household or the state of Florida,” the release adds.

“The mailings that reach eligible voters often arouse suspicion because they are already registered and feel that their registration has somehow been compromised,” the release continues.

Corley also noted that “VPC has also begun text messaging voters in advance of the mailing using an outdated list of phone numbers. We have already received reports that the messages are addressed to people who no longer have the phone number.”

The supervisor of elections also observed: “Our experience has been that VPC tactics further erode voter confidence at a time when the security of our elections is in the forefront. Please know that these organizations are in no way affiliated with my office.”

Pasco voters can register online at https://registertovoteflorida.gov/en/Registration/Index. They also can update their status there, too.

They can check their voter registration status online at https://registration.elections.myflorida.com/CheckVoterStatus
For additional information or assistance, call (800) 851-8754.

Wesley Chapel Republican Club
The Wesley Chapel Republican Club meets at Wesley Chapel Toyota, 5300 Eagleston Blvd, Wesley Chapel, on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The meeting features speakers, networking, coffee and dessert. New members and guests are welcome. For more information, contact Peter Cracchiolo (813) 360-9813.

More candidates vying for Pasco County offices
Alison Crumbley has pre-filed in the race of Pasco County School Board, District 4. The school board is a nonpartisan race. No one has filed so far to challenge the incumbent.

Mike Fasano has pre-filed for the office of tax collector. So far, the Republican incumbent does not face any challengers.

 

Seven Oaks PTA supports student achievement

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Seven Oaks Elementary School, in Wesley Chapel, has been named one of the 2019-2021 National PTA Schools of Excellence.

The accolade recognizes schools across the country which have strived to make advancements for student education in their schools.

Pasco County Schools Superintendent Kurt Browning, left, stands alongside Principal Shauntte Butcher, of Seven Oaks Elementary; Denise Nicholas, Heather Buboltz and School Board member Alison Crumbley. Butcher displays the certificate her school received after being named one of the 2019-2021 National PTA Schools of Excellence. (Courtesy of Seven Oaks Elementary School)

Three Pasco County schools achieved the honor, announced over the summer. Besides Seven Oaks, the others who received recognition are Wiregrass Ranch High School and River Ridge Middle School.

Heather Buboltz, former president of Seven Oaks PTA board, was instrumental in garnering the recognition.

“Everything is focused on the kids, and how we can improve things for them and their schooling,” Buboltz said.

The PTA board, which consists of parents and school staff, routinely holds meetings.

Denise Nicholas, who is first vice president of Seven Oaks PTA and president of the Pasco County Council PTA, said principals also sit on the board and have a voice in board decisions.

Parents also get to offer input during general assembly meetings held throughout the school year. And, online polling gives parents another opportunity to offer their thoughts, too.

For instance, based on feedback calling for an increased focus on technology and communication, Seven Oaks concentrated its efforts on the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) program.

The school previously welcomed representatives from Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), which helped bring science to life through the use of telescopes and activities.

Seven Oaks also had an Omegaman presentation, as part of its effort to combat bullying.

At the assembly, a live superhero offered lessons on the importance of kindness.

“It’s a really great program,” said Maria Balestriere, current president of Seven Oaks PTA. “The kids really related and had a great time with him.”

The PTA also has implemented All Pro Dads, a program in which dads accompany their kids on campus, engaging in activities and breakfast, too.

And, students stay fit while being chaperoned outdoors for Walk and Bike to School days.

Children also get a chance to learn to be more independent through the PTA’s holiday shopping on campus, which gives kids a chance to select gifts for family members.

That program, Balestriere said, gives children a chance to learn about budgeting. And, on top of that, it teaches them how to be thoughtful about other people.

“Reading Under the Stars” gives kids the chance to appreciate literature in a fun way.

During the last evening event, both the principal and vice principal of Seven Oaks read to students who were dressed in pajamas and eating s’mores.

“Programs that we find that are successful, we try and continue,” Buboltz said.

However, new ones have received positive reception as well.

The most recent Ketchup Club gets adult volunteers to sit with kindergarteners and first-graders, and help them prepare for lunch.

The Seven Oaks PTA also has partnered with other PTAs to see how each school can assist one another.

“Seven Oaks has done a phenomenal job bringing their programs, and bringing the help and support to other elementary schools here in the area,” Nicholas said.

Buboltz said that the progress Seven Oaks has made is due to everyone working cohesively and sharing ideas.

Last year, the school’s PTA board attended the Florida PTA Legislative Conference in Tallahassee.

There, they met with Pasco County officials to once again advocate for students’ best interests.

“We’re dedicated to making a difference for all these kids,” Nicholas said.

Published January 29, 2020

Pasco County adopts rental registry ordinance

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Pasco County has adopted an ordinance requiring owners of rental properties and vacant properties to register them.

The idea is to give the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office a way to find out who owns a property, or who’s authorized to be on it, when they’re called to a scene.

It also will give county officials information they need to pursue code violations, when a structure is becoming a hazard, property is littered with trash, weeds are overgrown and so forth.

Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of the new tool.

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco applauded commissioners, noting the registry will help residents who have been dealing with nearby crime and other issues resulting from problem properties.

“They can’t sleep at night. They can’t let their kids out at night. This is something that will help them bring back their neighborhoods,” Nocco said.

The ordinance notes that commissioners recognize that vacant properties and the condition of many rental properties “lead to a decline in community and property value; create nuisances; lead to a general decrease in neighborhood and community aesthetic; create conditions that invite criminal activity; and foster an unsafe and unhealth environment.”

The ordinance also notes that while the total number of homes have increased, the total number of homesteaded properties has declined.

The registry will give the county and Sheriff’s Office a reliable way to communicate with others when properties  are “abandoned, neglected, or left unsupervised, or when tenants/occupants are violating county regulations.”

Owners of rental or vacant properties who live outside of Pasco County must designate a licensed property manager, based within Pasco or adjacent counties. The ordinance defines a licensed property manager as one who holds a current and active Florida real estate license.

The registration form also gives the owner an option to enter into a “trespass agreement” with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, giving the Sheriff’s Office the authority to issue trespass warnings to individuals not listed as authorized occupants on the registry.

“I’m really glad that we’ve arrived at this day. This is really important to the constituents of Pasco County that we take care of this problem,” Commissioner Kathryn Starkey said.

“I don’t know that this will get us all of the way to where I think we need to be, but I think this is a great first step.”

Commissioner Mike Wells, who advocated for the registry, said “it’s going to increase (property) values. It’s going to help life-safety.”

It also will help the Sheriff’s Office and the county’s code enforcement department, Wells added.

At the same time, he said, such ordinances have to be carefully crafted.

“It’s a touchy thing. We don’t want to overregulate,” Wells said.

Joe Farrell, of the Central Pasco Association of Realtors, told commissioners, “we wholeheartedly support this ordinance.”

Published January 29, 2020

The kumquat is small, but it draws a big crowd

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With its historic courthouse and local shops, downtown Dade City emanates a feeling of Southern Charm.

John Floyd, of Floyd Citrus, holds up a Nagami kumquat tree, as he makes his sales pitch to the crowd. Floyd, a 61-year resident of Dade City, said that this type of kumquat is a perfect ingredient for cakes and pies. (Christine Holtzman)

And, once a year, its streets are transformed when hundreds of vendors and thousands of visitors descend on the East Pasco community to pay homage to a tiny, tart citrus fruit called a kumquat.

Now in its 23rd year, the annual Kumquat Festival was held on Jan. 25 and, as usual, people were enjoying themselves as they tasted kumquat pie, sampled kumquat ice cream, listened to music or did a little shopping from vendors, or local shops.

There was entertainment, too, with performances by such acts like the Pasco County Community Choir, Strawberry Express Cloggers, Pasco High School Jazz Band, Saint Leo University Theatre Department, Frank Savers with Influence of Music, and Nashville recording artist Kris Pierce.

Valerie Mann, left, enjoys her slice of kumquat pie, while her husband Dick, savors a spoon of kumquat ice cream. The Manns are snowbirds from Michigan, who spend their winters in Haines City.

This year, there were more than 400 vendors lining downtown streets, selling everything from handcrafted items, to produce and clothes.

It was an event for all ages. Kids could scale a rock climbing wall, take a pony ride, jump around in a bounce house or play games in the Kid’s Corral.

There was a quilt show, a car and truck show, and live entertainment, too.

And, those who came looking for kumquats?

Well, the little gold gem of the citrus industry was in great supply.

Kumquats could be purchased in the form of trees, in fresh bags of the fruit, in kumquat-infused ice cream, cookies, beer, marmalades, salsa — and, of course, the famous kumquat pie.

Published January 29, 2020

Heather Davis, of Tampa, and her husband, Andrew, admire a quilt named ‘Wild Thing,’ created by Helen Newcombe, of Zephyrhills. The quilt was one of several competing in the People’s Choice quilt competition, at the Hugh Embry Branch Library. The East Pasco Quilt Guild Inc., presented the quilt show. Tickets also were sold for a chance drawing for a quilt, with proceeds to benefit Caterpillars to Butterflies Charitable Foundation Inc.
While her husband, Rafael, looks on approvingly, Joyce Lopez-Millan, of Brandon, left, gazes into a mirror as she tries on a handmade hat made by shop owner Laura Adams, center. Adams owns ‘Hats by Laura Michaels.’ She incorporates vintage articles into her work, such as lace from an 1800s-era wedding gown.
The Pasco County Community Choir belts out a gospel tune on the steps of the Historic Pasco County Courthouse. The group was one of nine acts performing throughout the day in the historic courthouse square.
After climbing to the top of the 20-foot course, 5-year-old Olivia Antoni, of Tampa, rappels down the wall. Her parents, Jen and Mark, said that she has rock climbed before, but this course was the highest.

Pasco considered for new cross-county bus routes

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Pasco County commuters may soon have easier access into neighboring counties, as two new bus routes are being explored along the Interstate 75 and Interstate 275 corridors.

Bus stops along State Road 56 and State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel would allow riders to catch buses traveling to Tampa and Saint Petersburg.

The bus rapid transit project would help travelers move around, while reducing congestion on the highway.

The Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (TBARTA) has been working on the idea in conjunction with the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) of Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

The regional transit authority began a study in 2019 to evaluate the 41-mile bus route.

If implemented, those in Pasco could travel south into Tampa, stopping near the University of South Florida and in downtown Tampa. Bus riders would have the option to continue riding southwest, ending up in downtown St. Petersburg.

The highway also may be widened to accommodate a designated lane for buses as well.

The initiative has transitioned into the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study, with the support of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

Trying to find a way to improve transit and ease congestion has been an issue for decades.

Providing more public bus services across Tampa Bay could help reduce the estimated 50% increase in motorists expected over the next two decades, according to TBARTA.

Other cities across the nation —  including Los Angeles, Cleveland, Minneapolis and Las Vegas — already have bus rapid transit.

Routes can be selected based on where there is a high volume of businesses, attractions and daily needs.

Kurt Scheible is the director of Pasco County Public Transportation and sits on TBARTA’s Transit Management Committee.

He pushed for two bus stops when one was originally being considered for Pasco. This resulted in both State Road 56 and State Road 54 being selected, near their intersections with Interstate 75.

“(State Road) 56 is not really a good starting point for Pasco County, (State Road) 54 is,” Scheible said. “(State Road) 54 is where the customers are actually going to be. That’s where the people are and that’s where they’re going to go.”

Currently, the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) Authority offers bus rides from Wesley Chapel into Tampa.

While the exact locations of the proposed stops haven’t been pinpointed yet, they will be two new alternatives to the HART bus service.

With the support of FDOT, the project could cost up to $455 million.

Studies are scheduled for completion in 2021, but a construction timetable hasn’t been determined yet.

Published January 29, 2020

This female barbershop group enjoys entertaining

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For these women, snowbird season in Zephyrhills means more than soaking up the warm Florida sun — it’s also a time to harmonize in a group called the Zephyr Sound.

The all-women’s barbershop chorus entertains at senior communities and nursing homes with their collection of four-part acapella harmonies.

Zephyr Sound members come from all over. They hail from Michigan and Maine, New York and Canada. Some live in East Pasco year-round.

Zephyr Sound, a ladies barbershop singing group, performs at local senior parks and nursing homes throughout Zephyrhills. The group formed in 1998. (Kevin Weiss)

They bring a cohesive, professional sound, but the female barbershop group considers itself to be informal, and welcomes new ladies of all ages to be part of their fellowship and fun.

The only requirement to join is the ability to simply “keep a tune,” said Peggy Shear, who serves as the group’s vice president.

Shear, who sings bass, said the group really needs lead singers who have melody and can hit a Middle C note, and an octave above.

Currently, the group has nine regulars, many of whom are retired, or on the verge of retirement.

Shear, who is a New York native and Wesley Chapel resident, joined Zephyr Sound about three years ago after seeing an ad in a newspaper.

She was hooked after her first rehearsal.

Shear appreciates the challenge of the use of the human voice to make music.

She explained, “I enjoy the people and I enjoy the harmony that I’m hearing, and learning how to stay more in tune when you don’t have an accompaniment.”

Zephyr Sound formed in 1998.

Rhoda Frederick, a ‘snowbird’ from Maine, has been with the group the longest. She joined in 1999.

For Frederick, the group provides an outlet to express her passion for music and for studying harmonies.

“It’s just a part of me,” Frederick said.

Other Zephyr Sound members describe the barbershop quartet as “addicting,” — that is, they say, once you get the hang of it.

That was Carolyn Kampf’s experience.

“Once I started singing barbershop, I just couldn’t give it up,” the Michigan snowbird said. “I just couldn’t. I’ve just gotta sing that four-part harmony,” Kampf said, signaling her joy, through the glee in her voice.

New Yorker Robyne Eastman echoed similar feelings about singing barbershop-style.

“It just becomes part of you,” Eastman said. “It’s something that you go out and search, if you have been in an organization or a full chorus, and then you move, you’re going to start searching, ‘Where is one close by? Where can I sing my heart?’”

Zephyr Sound practices Monday afternoons at Zephyrhills Wesleyan Church, from mid-November through mid-April.

They have a running list of about 25 songs — a mix of blues, old-time and patriotic tunes, as well as hymns and songs from musicals.

Some of the more well-known tracks they perform include “Ain’t She Sweet,” “Baby Face,” “Rockin’ Robin,” “Carolina in the Morning,” “This Country is My Country,” “God Bless America” and “Two Nations.”

The group tries to add a new tune or two to its repertoire each year, said Zephyr Sound music director Sue Shaffer, a Dade City resident.

Right now they’re learning “Mississippi Mud,” a barbershop track once recorded by Ray Charles and others.

Learning a new song takes time and practice. It requires getting the lead, tenor, baritone and bass on the same page, members say.

Shaffer observed: “It takes a little while to work out all the parts because some people aren’t sure of their parts, and so we have to learn it.”

Zephyr Sound typically sings a 30-minute program, when they perform about town. They show up in matching uniforms: Black pants, a white blouse, a vest and a scarf.

They encourage audience participation, to liven things up.

Each Zephyr Sound set list has a narrator, Shaffer said. And, it’s organized in such a way “that makes sense in the order we do it.”

The idea, she said, is “to make it a very interesting program that people don’t fall asleep on.”

Shaffer is another longtime member of the group, having signed up in the early 2000s. She came aboard with a lengthy musical background, having directed a number of choruses and as a former member of Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide organization dedicated to advancing the education and performance of women’s barbershop singers.

Besides her love of singing, Zephyr Sound provides Shaffer a welcoming space for friendship and camaraderie. “I’m telling you, this has been the most supportive (group) that I have ever been a part of. Ever,” she said.

For more information or to book Zephyr Sound, call Peggy Shear at (813) 991-9326.

Members of the Zephyr Sound
Sue Campbell
Robyne Eastman
Rhoda Frederick
Carolyn Kampf
Pat Nugent
Joann Pasquale
Sue Shaffer
Peggy Shear
Nancy Switzer

Published January 29, 2020

If you enjoy quilts, you’ll love this gathering

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If you’ve ever wondered what that family heirloom quilt is worth, you can find out at the 30th annual Farm Fest and Quilt Show in Dade City.

Those attending the event can find out the value of their quilt from Brenda Grampsas, a quilt historian. Verbal appraisals cost $20 and written ones cost $50.

But, that’s just one of the activities planned for the show set for Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City.

Visitors also can bring in quilts to put on display.

And, they can purchase a ticket to take part in a chance drawing to win a quilt, too.

At noon, spectators can see a demonstration of strength, as teams of draft horses compete to see which can pull the heaviest weight.

And, of course, there will be opportunities to buy items from numerous vendors, offering crafted items and food.

There also will be demonstrations of doll-making, and of the process of turning sugar cane into syrup.

The event also features plenty of ways for kids to have fun, including face painting and barrel train rides.

Live music will be offered by The Barking Dogs and the Dulcimer Connection, and for those who want to check out the museum, tour guides will be there to share their knowledge.

Parking is free and guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs for the horse competition.

Admission is $10 for age 13 and up; $5 for ages 5 to 12; and free for those under 5. Admission includes the museum tour.

For more information, call (352) 567-0262, or visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org.

Farm Fest and Quilt Show
When: Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Pioneer Florida Museum and Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City
Cost: $10 for age 13 and up; $5 for ages 5 to 12; free for those under 5
Details: This Dade City event features the handiwork of quilters and the strength of draft horses.
Info: Call (352) 567-0262, or visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org.

Published January 29, 2020

Under Construction 01/22/2020

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(Brian Fernandes)

First stand-alone Aussie Grill coming to Lutz
Bloomin’ Brands is building an Aussie Grill restaurant at the Cypress Creek Town Center, off State Road 56, in Lutz. The restaurant chain also is planning a Carabba’s Italian Grill and a Bonefish Grill at the town center. The 2,925-square-foot Aussie Grill also is expected to have a 305-square-foot patio. Aussie Grill will open in 2020.

 

 

Chase Bank to operate on State Road 54
A new Chase Bank is being built, on State Road 54 in Lutz, to replace an older one on the same corridor. The 3,000-square-foot structure, under construction at 23434 State Road 54, will have ATM machines, teller stands and offices. It will have a café area, too. It is expected to open in June.

 

 

Rock & Brews coming to Wesley Chapel
A new Rock & Brews is beginning to take shape at 2600 Creek Grass Way, near Interstate 75. The 10,000-square-foot family restaurant is under construction near The Main Event, an entertainment center that will be opening soon.

 

 

 

Another place to store your stuff
A new 100,000-square-foot self-storage facility is on its way to Wesley Chapel, for the convenience of those needing more space for their stuff. The new three-story building, under construction at 33624 State Road 54, is expected to be finished in the fall.

 

 

 

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Published January 22, 2020