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Good Morning. A yellow-faced whip snake found itself in deep trouble after slithering into a family’s backyard pool on Australia’s Sunshine Coast. Thankfully, local snake catchers swooped in to rescue the mildly venomous visitor, which residents first feared was a deadly eastern brown. At least it’s not a gator, I suppose.

This weekend we crossed a big milestone as we passed 10,000 local subscribers. Thank you for reading, engaging, and helping make this community something special. It’s been such a fun ride and a true honor to share it with you.

In this edition of the North Tampa Buzz:

🏗️ Wiregrass Ranch Expansion & Local Growth
🛍️ Fall Markets Around North Tampa
🏈 Zephyrhills Bulldogs Stay Undefeated

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From our Partners at Lutz Whistle Stop Depot

The Lutz Whistle Stop Depot is a family-owned premium boutique with over 60 local artisan vendors.  Come and see  - unique gifts, vintage, antique, repurposed, handcrafted, home décor, furniture, seasonal, delectables, and other whimsical items for sale throughout our property.  We feature a Main Boutique, an Art Gallery, a General Store, a full-service Tea Room, a Garden Retail Center, and a small private garden/lakeside space for weddings and parties.   You can see more details on our website – www.lutzwhistlestop.com.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Join us ~ THIS Thursday, November 6th, we extend our hours until 7:30pm so you can enjoy Sips, Appetizers, Community, and Vendor Sales to kick off the holiday season.   Plus, we are excited to have our local chocolatier, Peterbrooke, here with free chocolate samples and other goodies.

You don’t want to miss it ~ and invite a friend.

North Tampa Buzz did an Instagram feature on this wonderful place a couple months ago.

Digest

Restaurants Step Up to Help Local Families

News Channel 8 highlighted a heartwarming effort across Tampa Bay as dozens of local restaurants are offering free meals to families impacted by the temporary lapse in SNAP funding. From Wesley Chapel to Gulfport, places like The Living Room at Wiregrass, BurgerMonger, and Skipper’s Smokehouse are giving kids free meals or bagged lunches, no questions asked.

Other participating spots include Mamma Mia Pizzeria in Port Richey, Orchids Thai & Sushi in Pasco, and several more across the region. It’s another great example of neighbors helping neighbors, with local businesses stepping up to make sure no one goes hungry.

Zephyrhills Bulldogs Stay Perfect

It’s worth noting when a team is unbeaten late into the season and if you’ve got a high school football fan in the house, here’s some good news out of Pasco County. Zephyrhills High is 10–0 heading into the playoffs. The Bulldogs have had an incredible season, finishing strong with a one-point win over Port Charlotte to keep their perfect record intact. Pretty awesome to see a local team making that kind of run.

Civic News

Whole Foods Coming to Wesley Chapel

There’s been plenty happening along the 54/56 corridor, especially near Sunlake, but Wesley Chapel and New Tampa are getting their own major addition. Whole Foods Market is set to anchor a new retail plaza along Bruce B. Downs, just south of State Road 56 and across from Target.

The project will span about 169,000 square feet, featuring restaurants, shops, and potentially a Lifetime Fitness as part of the larger plan. Whole Foods’ arrival marks another big step in Wesley Chapel’s evolution, reinforcing the area’s reputation as one of Tampa Bay’s fastest-growing and most desirable suburban destinations.

Florida Eyes Major Property Tax Shake-Up

This has been a hot topic in a lot of social circles lately. You’ve probably heard Governor DeSantis mention it once or twice, and while this isn’t about taking a political side, it’s something that could impact the roughly 80% of North Tampa Buzz readers who own a home.

Lawmakers in Tallahassee are gearing up for a heated debate over property tax reform, with several competing proposals now being considered for the 2026 ballot. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins says he opposes the growing list of amendments, arguing that voters should see one clear option instead of multiple confusing versions.

At least eight proposals aim to cut or even eliminate property taxes for homesteaded homeowners by 2026, raising big questions about how the state would continue to fund schools, law enforcement, and infrastructure. Governor Ron DeSantis has called the current ideas “uninspiring” and is urging lawmakers to unite behind a single plan before it moves forward.

Events North of Tampa

Events will continue to fill in as the week goes on.

If you run into any trouble with the new calendar, the legacy version is included below as a backup.

Live Music

Tuesday, November 4

• Double Bogeys Tavern & Grille, Lutz | Open Mic w/ Fred Chandler | 7–10 PM
• Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa | Hayes Carll + Jobi Riccio | 8 PM ($)
• Ukulele Brand’s, Land O’ Lakes | Open Mic Night | 7–10 PM

Wednesday, November 5

• The Twisted Oak, Dade City | Open Mic | 7–10 PM
• Tom’s Tavern (Forest Hills), Tampa | Open Mic w/ Fred Chandler | 7–10 PM

Thursday, November 6

• Escape Brewing Company, Trinity | Stick & Ditty | 7–10 PM
• Stonewater Grill, Land O’ Lakes | Carolyn Street | 6–9 PM
• The Orpheum, Tampa | Twiztid | 6–11 PM
• Tom’s Tavern (Forest Hills), Tampa | Open Mic w/ Fred Chandler | 7–10 PM

Friday, November 7

• Art’s Tap House, New Port Richey | Electric Soul Therapy | 8–11:59 PM
• Banana Wind Bar and Grill, Zephyrhills | Jace Aaron Full Band | 8–11:55 PM
• Cigars International Superstore, Lutz | Live Music | 8–11:45 PM
• Dade City Tap House & Spirits, Dade City | Brandon Marshall | 7:30–11:30 PM
• Double Bogeys Tavern & Grille, Lutz | Aurora 5 | 7–11 PM
• Escape Brewing Company, Trinity | John Gonzalez | 5–8 PM
• Green Parrot Tiki Bar & Grill, Tampa | Daniel Sprouse Band | 8–11 PM
• House of Brews, Lutz | Brian Spotts | 7–10 PM
• Krate at the Grove, Wesley Chapel | Vocalist Sienna Alida and Floyd Luis | 7–10 PM
• O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Grill, Wesley Chapel | 4X | 8–11:59 PM
• Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa | Grateful Dead Nite w/ Uncle John’s Band | 8 PM ($10)
• Starkey Market, Trinity | Lock & Key | 6–9 PM
• Stonewater Grill, Land O’ Lakes | Roger and Todd | 7–10 PM
• The Brass Tap, Lutz | Live Music TBA | 7–10 PM
• The Orpheum, Tampa | IAMX ($) | 7–11 PM
• The Tiki Cove, Land O’ Lakes | Katie O | 7–10 PM
• The Twisted Oak, Dade City | Patrick Foy Duo | 8–11 PM
• Ukulele Brand’s, Land O’ Lakes | The Hookup | 7:30–10:30 PM

Markets

Friday, November 7

• The Grove at Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel | The Market Elaine | 5:30–9:30 PM

Saturday, November 8

• Azora at Cypress Ranch, Lutz | Fall Pop Up Market at Azora | 10 AM–2 PM
• Zephyr Park, Zephyrhills | Saturday @ Zephyr Park | 9 AM–2 PM

Sunday, November 9

• Florida Avenue Brewing Co., Wesley Chapel | Fall Market | 1–5 PM

Events

Tuesday, November 4

• Florida Cracker Fish Company, Tampa | Kids Night | 5:30–8:30 PM
• Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Eatery, New Port Richey | 2nd Annual Holiday Food Drive for Messengers | 8:30 AM
• O’Brien’s Irish Pub, Tampa | Trivia w/ Tucker | 7–9 PM
• O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Grill, Wesley Chapel | Trivia w/ Dang Yo | 7:30–10:30 PM
• Starkey Market, Trinity | Drum Circle | 7–10 PM
• Treble Makers Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant, Wesley Chapel | Trivia and Taco Tuesday | 7–9 PM
• Whiskey Willy’s, Lutz | Pool Tournament w/ Karaoke | 9–11 PM

Wednesday, November 5

• Dade City Tap House & Spirits, Dade City | Trivia | 7–9 PM
• Havana Nights Cigar Lounge, New Port Richey | Beers & Blueprints | 5–7 PM
• House of Brews, Lutz | Trivia | 7–9 PM
• Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, Land O’ Lakes | Line Dancing ($2) | 10–11:30 AM
• Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Eatery, New Port Richey | 2nd Annual Holiday Food Drive for Messengers | 8:30 AM
• O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Grill, Wesley Chapel | Karaoke w/ Shaun Babb | 8–11 PM
• Top Shelf Sports Lounge, Wesley Chapel | Trivia | 7:30–9:30 PM
• Treble Makers Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant, Wesley Chapel | Line Dancing w/ Simone | 7–9 PM

Thursday, November 6

• Art’s Tap House, New Port Richey | Karaoke w/ DJ TerryHD | 7–11 PM
• Banana Wind Bar and Grill, Zephyrhills | Line Dance Lessons / Ladies Night | 7:30–11 PM
• BayScape Bistro, Tampa | Trivia Night | 6:30–8:30 PM
• Bubba’s 33, Wesley Chapel | Trivia | 7–10 PM
• Commandough’s Pizza, Zephyrhills | Trivia | 7–10:30 PM
• Dade City Tap House & Spirits, Dade City | Karaoke | 7:30–10:30 PM
• Double Bogeys Tavern & Grille, Lutz | Cornhole Tournament | 7–10 PM
• Double Bogeys Tavern & Grille, Lutz | Trivia | 7–9 PM
• Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Eatery, New Port Richey | 2nd Annual Holiday Food Drive for Messengers | 8:30 AM
• O’Brien’s Irish Pub, Tampa | Karaoke w/ Joe | 8–11:59 PM
• The Barn at Starkey Market, New Port Richey | Trivia | 7–9 PM
• The Collective at Escape, Trinity | Trivia | 7–9 PM
• The Orpheum, Tampa | Comedy Night | 8–11 PM
• The Twisted Oak, Dade City | Comedy Night | 8–11 PM
• Zephyrhills Brewing Company – ZBC, Zephyrhills | Trivia | 7:30–9:30 PM

Friday, November 7

• Commandough’s Pizza, Zephyrhills | Karaoke | 7–10:30 PM
• Florida Farm School & Animal Rescue, Dade City | Toddler Time | 10:30 AM–12 PM
• Main Theatre, Tampa | Jazz with Jim | 7:30–9 PM
• Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Eatery, New Port Richey | 2nd Annual Holiday Food Drive for Messengers | 8:30 AM
• The Brass Tap, Lutz | Country Night and Line Dancing | 6–10 PM
• Treble Makers Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant, Wesley Chapel | Dueling Pianos | 7–11 PM
• Wesley Chapel – The Grove 16, Wesley Chapel | Senior Social (50+) | 3–5 PM

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