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Tampa Bay welcomes WAVE Wellness Center, a state-of-the-art spinal care clinic founded by Dr. Ryan LaChance. WAVE Wellness specializes in Upper Cervical spinal care, a strict discipline of Chiropractic focusing on the most vital area of the spine — C1 and C2, or the Atlas and Axis bones — to ensure it is structurally and neurologically sound. “Just about every nerve in your body meets ...

Local residents over the age of 55 are invited to the third Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo on April 4 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at B&B Theatres Wesley Chapel - The Grove 16, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. The Laker/Lutz News will host the free event with more than 40 vendors and hundreds of seniors throughout the morning. Guests will be ...

The Tampa area is home to Everglades Equipment Group, central and south Florida’s premiere dealership of farm equipment, with a total of 18 locations, including in Largo, Odessa, Plant City, Palmetto, and the newest in the area, Brooksville. Starting as a farming operation in 1963, Everglades has blossomed into the go-to source for John Deere, STIHL, Honda and farm equipment from dozens of manufacturers, And ...

Orange Blossom Women’s Group, a state-of-the-art medical facility led by Dr. Reut Bardach, M.D. that offers comprehensive women’s health care service, just opened a new office in Land O’ Lakes, serving the Lutz and Odessa communities. Orange Blossom opened in March 2018 as a small OB/GYN practice and over the past five years they have grown to three locations. We spoke with Dr. Bardach about ...

Our community is home to Tampa Bay Roofing Services led by Chris Hloska, a roofing industry veteran with over 20 years of experience. Under Hloska's leadership, Tampa Bay Roofing Services provides the highest quality service and a dedication to honesty and transparency. Hloska started in the roofing industry at the young age of 16, working his way up from the bottom of his father’s roofing ...

Founded in 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for providing world-class cancer care in community settings. From genetic screening to immunotherapies and access to the latest clinical trials, our top-ranked cancer experts provide the most advanced treatments available – increasing cure rates and extending lives – all in one location, close to home. In Pasco County, 16 board-certified ...

Time is running out on your chance to live at Del Webb Bexley. We’ve built the ideal active adult community to suit your every need, and we are down to only a few homes left. Our perfectly located community has quality-built homes rich with amenities and plenty of opportunities for residents —discover why so many others have decided to call Del Webb Bexley home. ABUNDANT ...

A new longevity clinic has arrived in Wesley Chapel that offers patients state-of-the-art medical testing and cutting-edge treatments, so they can live their best lives. Led by Dr. Brian Anderson, the clinic offers holistic longevity medicine that does comprehensive health analyses to figure out the root causes of health issues — which leads to treatments that increase a patient’s overall health so they are better ...

Everyone deserves a place to call home – and Del Webb understands how vital it is to own one that’s perfect for you and your loved ones. With countless activities to engage in, as well as a scenic landscape to admire, the Del Webb community ensures that each day that you spend living there will be nothing short of amazing. Thousands of people are migrating ...

With every new home community, Mattamy Homes demonstrates their dedication to providing thoughtful details and meaningful value for their customers. Mattamy focuses on the intrinsic value of a given area such as the Tampa Bay area — scenic beauty, natural features, nearby attractions, local culture and accessible conveniences. Then they deliver a variety of floor plans specifically designed for comfort, space, light and air — ...

Since its founding, American Legion Post 108 of Lutz, Land O’ Lakes and Wesley Chapel has been a vital part of the community — for veterans, of course, and also for the families of veterans, students and community members of all stripes who have benefited from services the Post provides. This is why Avalon Park Wesley Chapel would like to applaud the excellent work American ...

Calling out all parents! Summer is just around the corner, and it's time to start thinking about how your kids will be spending their time during the break. Luckily, Tampa Bay is home to some of the best summer camps around, offering everything from sports and outdoor adventures to academic activities. To help you make the most of your child's summer, we've compiled a list ...

Have you wanted to remodel your bathroom for a while now, but need that little extra push to make your decision? Check out these six reasons why now is the time: Increases The Value of Your Home: According to Zillow.com, “Zillow data shows that bathroom remodels yield the biggest returns in terms of boosting your home’s resale value. For minor cosmetic changes, you’ll see a ...

One of Avalon Park Wesley Chapel’s main missions is being a champion for culture. “Celebrating culture is a vital part of building a community,” says Stephanie Lerret, senior vice president of Marketing and Community Relations for Avalon Park Group. “It helps create a sense of place and belonging through strengthening social relationships and fostering empathy.” This is why Avalon Park Wesley Chapel would like to ...

When creativity strikes, it’s only natural to want to get the job done ourselves, and quickly, too. However, some projects are better left to the professionals, and performing major bathroom renovations is not the time to experiment with our creative side. This is why, one of the best ways homeowners can save time, money and any potential headaches, is to hire a professional bathroom remodeler ...

One of Avalon Park Wesley Chapel’s main missions is being a champion for culture. “Celebrating culture is a vital part of building a community,” says Stephanie Lerret, senior vice president of Marketing and Community Relations for Avalon Park Group. “It helps create a sense of place and belonging through strengthening social relationships and fostering empathy.” This is why Avalon Park Wesley Chapel is a committed ...

Congratulations to Tighten The Drag Foundation for being applauded by Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. This Lutz-based nonprofit foundation helps to improve the quality of life for those that have suffered a spinal cord injury. Tighten The Drag Foundation provides therapeutic sponsored outdoor activities and outings, links to valuable resources, the latest news on rehabilitation, research and recovery, and continuous support for families of the spinal ...

Need some inspiration for some last-minute Christmas shopping ideas that also help support local businesses? We got you covered! B&B Theatres - Wesley Chapel The Grove 16 Whether you’re shopping for the ultimate movie buff, the person who claims they “already have everything,” or for the perfect gift for the whole family to enjoy, surprise them with movie tickets to Wesley Chapel The Grove 16! ...

As the winter months and the new year approach, Florida residents likely will get hit with higher electric bills as utilities continue to struggle with increased costs of natural gas. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, it is expected that the residential price of electricity will average 14.9 cents per kilowatt-hour in 2022 — an 8% increase from 2021. This is largely due to ...

Big changes are coming to the air conditioning industry ever since the Department of Energy announced the new SEER2 rating. Read on to learn more about this change and what Cornerstone Pros is doing about it. Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) is the way an air conditioner is rated for its energy efficiency. SEER is the ratio of the total heat removed from the air-conditioned ...

CMK Construction is in the holiday spirit — big time. To give back to the local community and thank its customers this holiday season, CMK Construction is hosting a Toys for Tots drive. In exchange for donating a toy, which you can either donate at the company’s all-inclusive, 4,000-square-foot showroom or during a home appointment, you will then receive a scratch-off that will reveal up ...

Your Instagram-inspired dreams of a new and beautiful kitchen or bathroom don’t have to stay that way with the help of the design professionals at CMK Construction. The remodeling company co-owned by husband-and-wife team Manny and Courtney Kavouklis has been serving the Tampa area for more than 19 years and offers customers a personalized experience, from an introductory visit in your home, to the company’s ...

Congratulations to Fostering Change Foster Closet for being applauded by Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. Based in Pasco County, Fostering Change is a nonprofit program created to provide needed clothing, personal care supplies and food to children who are moved quickly from their homes and entered into foster care. The nonprofit aims to minimize the time it takes for a foster child to be placed with ...

In the five years since Ron Ierna opened his company, Lakeside Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, he has created a culture of technical expertise and exceptional customer service that has helped hundreds of Tampa Bay families with their air conditioning and plumbing needs. “I’ve been personally servicing this area for 25 years now, both as a technician and owner of two HVAC companies,” said Ierna. “That ...

The human body has five senses—sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste—and each one of them diminishes as we age.  Only one of them—hearing—can be restrengthened through digital technology. “Hearing is an extremely sophisticated, complex, and individual process of the human anatomy,” Dr. Judith L. Reese explains. “The natural ear includes a series of bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, membranes and nerves that convert sound waves into electrical ...

Congratulations to Restoration ID for being applauded by Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. Restoration ID exists to create an authentic community that leads to real conversations, creating a culture that matters. The nonprofit officially started in February 2021, but the idea was birthed out of a men’s church retreat in November 2020 where Josh Saliba, along with 10 other men, traveled to Logansport, Louisiana, to slow ...

True Story: Recently a homeowner was offered $595,000 for their home from a national online iBuyer service. They promised less hassle, no showings, no waiting or worry. The homeowner chose to list his home with an agent instead, and after just four showings, the agent executed a contract for $694,000 - $100,000 more than the iBuyer company had offered. Would you show your house four ...

Congratulations to Depression Awareness & Youth/Young Adult Suicide (D.A.Y.S.) for being applauded by Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. The nonprofit’s mission is to promote public awareness and educate the youth/young adults on suicide prevention, depression and bullying, and assist in the process of healing after the loss of a loved one due to suicide. D.A.Y.S. was founded in 2020 by Brie Burke, who at age 10, ...

Ariel Cortes, founder of FUNdamental Minds Education Services, knows firsthand the importance of academic support outside of the classroom. She began teaching for Pasco County in 2016, and within the first week, saw the students’ needs for additional support that just couldn’t be provided in the classroom. Wanting the students to succeed, Cortes began private tutoring — eventually helping 24 kids a week. Like all ...

Jolie Smiles, a denture and implant studio in Odessa, provides state-of-the-art dentistry and permanent solutions for patients struggling with either loose, broken or crooked teeth, and/or have been suffering from teeth-related pain. The studio mainly focuses on full-mouth reconstruction procedures, dentures and dental implants. The studio is led by Dr. Caroline Truong, who with her devoted team provides high-quality, affordable care to her patients who ...

Congratulations to Healing Hearts Cafe for being applauded by Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. Healing Hearts Cafe’s mission is to provide the homeless with all the resources needed to become contributing members of the Zephyrhills community. The nonprofit has evolved over the last 10 years, as its roots were originally with the Grace Cafe, founded by Donna Nelson. Grace Cafe served a free meal every Saturday, ...

Congratulations to Caterpillars to Butterflies, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping foster families in Pasco County, for being applauded by Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. The nonprofit was founded by Tracy Hanson, who got her start with foster children advocacy when she began her journey as a Guardian Ad Litem four years ago. Hanson and her team of volunteers believe every child should have the opportunity ...

Searching for a new brunch spot in Pasco County to add to your favorites list? Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savory, this popular mealtime gives its fans the best of both worlds. From classic brunch dishes like a stack of fluffy pancakes or hearty omelets, to more adventurous dishes like breakfast calzones and açaí bowls, here are six brunch spots in ...

Families choose to live in Avalon Park Wesley Chapel because it’s much more than just another subdivision with homes and amenities. One of the many things that sets the premier master-planned community in Pasco County apart from other planned developments is its long history of hosting special events. Over the next few weeks, the public is invited to THREE highly anticipated events. JULY 4 CELEBRATION ...

There are plenty of places in and around Pasco and Hillsborough County that are perfect to spend time at on a hot summer's day. Whether you’re going on a date, spending time with family, or hanging out with friends, here are a few places that are looking forward to having you and your loved ones this summer. MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) Get hands ...