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Good Morning Hometown Neighbor. A truck carrying 250 million honeybees rolled over on a highway in Washington… and you thought 54 was a stressful drive.

Here’s what to look forward to in this Tuesday edition:

👮‍♂️ A powerful community moment for Deputy Buddy Allman
📦 Why Tampa Bay made the “most moved-out” list
🐐 A local animal sanctuary doing big things in Odessa

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Digest

Moffitt Campus Called a Major Win for Land O’ Lakes
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson recently spoke with Florida’s Voice Radio about the massive new Moffitt Cancer Center campus, Speros FL, and he didn’t hold back on what it could mean for our region.

He called it a “world-class innovation hub” and described its potential to save tens of thousands of lives each year through cutting-edge treatment and research. Just as important, Simpson highlighted how the project could transform the local economy, creating more than 10,000 high-paying jobs over the next two decades.

With its location in Land O’ Lakes and its proximity to major airports, Speros FL is positioned to attract national talent and biotech partnerships that put Pasco County on the map in a big way.

Community Spotlight: Odessa Animal Sanctuary

Right here in our corner of the world, Odessa Animal Sanctuary is doing something truly special. Led by Co-Founder Andy Kline and Director Karen Ann Holland, this nonprofit provides lifelong sanctuary to unwanted, abandoned, or neglected animals. Today, they care for over 450 animals.

“At Odessa Animal Sanctuary, our mission is giving animals forever homes and educating the public about the cruelty of animal homelessness. We work hard to raise awareness about the challenges they face.”

While most animals are not available for adoption, the sanctuary does occasionally have bunnies in need of loving homes. They also welcome animal sponsorships, which help provide food, medical care, and safe shelter for their residents.

“It takes approximately $25,000 each month to care for the animals at our sanctuary, and every sponsorship, no matter the size, makes a meaningful impact.”

If you’d like to help:
Visit: odessaanimalsanctuary.org
Email: [email protected]
Donate: paypal.com/paypalme/owrs

Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries. Go to paypal.me/OWRS and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it’s easy and secure.

Civic News

North Tampa Buzz will take great notes on the meetings Pasco and Hillsborough are having this week!

Restaurants and Local Business

Clean Freak Car Wash Invests $1.5M in Eco-Friendly Technology
If you've been on local Facebook groups lately, you've probably seen a sarcastic comment or two about new car washes popping up in Wesley Chapel. Well, here's the latest: Clean Freak Car Wash has opened two new locations in the area:

32359 Overpass Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
31373 FL-54, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

Both locations are now open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, offering a range of wash packages, including their “Ultimate Total Protection” plan featuring ceramic coating, hot wax, and tire shine services. They also provide free vacuums for customers.

They are offering free washes from Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8 at their new location: 31373 FL-54, Wesley Chapel.

As part of their Rapid Pass membership, customers can also save up to 20¢ per gallon at Circle K and get access to monthly deals and perks. Even Yahoo Finance picked up their press release.

Live Music Tuesdays Launching at Double Bogeys
Right next door to my own abode, Heritage Harbor’s Double Bogeys Tavern & Grille in Lutz will kick off a new weekly live music series powered by Chandler Entertainment starting today. Shows run from 7:00 to 10:00 PM with performances with an indoor lounge stage and the outdoor poolside stage.

Double Bogeys Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy, Lutz

Community

Update: Community Shows Up for Deputy Buddy Allman
We mentioned this event earlier, and now here’s how it went. Over the weekend, the community came together at the Rotary Concourse Pavilion in Spring Hill to support Pasco Deputy Buddy Allman, who nearly drowned in the line of duty and spent three weeks in a coma.

There was live music, raffles, and vendors, and most importantly, a powerful show of support. Deputy Allman even made a surprise appearance and thanked the crowd for standing by him during his recovery.

A GoFundMe is still active to help with his ongoing medical expenses.

Three’s a Trend: Another Lagoon Planned
They say great things come in threes, so why stop at just two manmade lagoons? Not to be outdone, Angeline is planning its own. The 6,200-acre community off SR 52 near the Suncoast Parkway has a MetroLagoon included in its long-term vision.

Construction hasn’t started yet, but the lagoon is expected to be a major feature, alongside trails, green space, a town center, and the future Moffitt Speros FL campus.

Tampa Bay Makes the “Most Moved-Out” List
Turns out not everyone is trying to move here, which might come as a surprise given all the chatter about traffic and crowding. According to a recent report by PODS, Tampa Bay is now one of the top areas in the country for outbound moves. That means more people are leaving than arriving, which is a shift from what we’ve seen in recent years.

The report didn’t get into exact reasons, but rising housing costs and affordability challenges are likely factors. It’s a reminder of how quickly the area has grown and how that growth affects different communities in different ways. Which we’ve definitely been exposed to around here.

Buzz-Worthy Events

If you have something coming up and you would like us to feature it at the top of the newsletter, let us know.

As the week goes on, the weekend events will fill out and we’ll have them ready for our Friday edition.

Live Music

Tuesday, June 3

Double Bogey’s Tavern & Grille, Lutz | Open Mic w/Fred Chandler | 7p
The Twisted Oak, Dade City | Noe’ Socha | 7p
Ukulele Brand’s, Land O’ Lakes | Open Mic | 7p

Wednesday, June 4

Double Bogey’s Tavern & Grille, Lutz | John Nunes | 6:30p
Tom’s Tavern Forest Hills | Open Mic & Fred Chandler | 7p

Thursday, June 5

Stonewater Bar and Grill, Land O’ Lakes | Roger and Todd | 6p
Tom’s Tavern Forest Hills | Open Mic & Fred Chandler | 7p

Friday, June 6

Art’s Tap House, Trinity | Jezabelle | 8p
Banana Wind Bar and Grill, Zephyrhills | Bradford Graves and The Bar Rags | 10p
Dade City Brewhouse, Dade City | The PB&J Show | 7p
Dade City Tap House and Spirits, Dade City | Kyle Velez | 7:30p
Double Bogey’s Tavern & Grille, Lutz | The Unwinding | 7p
Moose Lodge, Zephyrhills | Fifth Gear Band | 8p
O'Brien's Irish Pub, Wesley Chapel | Double Barrel | 8p
O'Brien's Irish Pub, Carrollwood | Headbang 80’s | 9p-1a
Pete’s Place North, Tampa | Redhawk | 7p
Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa | Grateful Dead Nite w/Uncle John’s Band | 8p | Tickets $10
SouthernEaze, Lutz | Patrick Foy | 6:30p
Stonewater Bar and Grill, Land O’ Lakes | Double Treble Trio | 7p
The Living Room at Wiregrass, Wesley Chapel | Mallory Moyer | 6p
The Orpheum, Tampa | The Word Alive | 6p | Tickets $35
The Twisted Oak, Dade City | Claire Vandiver | 8p
Tiki Cove, Land O’ Lakes | Peter J’s | 7p
Tom’s Tavern Forest Hills | JT Curtis Florida Scoundrels | 8p
Treble Makers Dueling Piano Bar, Wesley Chapel | Dueling Pianos | Tickets $10
Ukulele Brand’s, Land O’ Lakes | 4X | 7:30p

Line Dancing

Tuesday, June 3

Art’s Tap House North, Port Richey | Line Dancing w/Kate | 7:30p

Wednesday, June 4

Treble Makers Dueling Piano Bar, Wesley Chapel | Line Dancing w/Simone | 7p

Thursday, June 5

Banana Wind Bar and Grill, Zephyrhills | Line Dancing Lessons | 7:30p-9:30
Dallas Bull, Tampa | 7:30p-9:30 (Lessons)
Wesley Chapel Rec Complex | Soul Line Dancing | 5:30p-6:30 $5 & 7p-8 $10

Friday, June 6

Dallas Bull, Tampa | 7:30p-9:30 (Lessons) & 9:30p (Fun)

Saturday, June 7

Dallas Bull, Tampa | Line Dancing w/Kate (lessons) | 7p-8:30
Dallas Bull, Tampa | Line Dancing w/Kate

Events | Trivia | Karaoke

Tuesday, June 3

Black Sheep American Pub, Lutz | Trivia | 7p
Florida Avenue Brewing Co, Wesley Chapel | Trivia | 5p
O'Brien's Irish Pub, Wesley Chapel | Trivia | 7p
O'Brien's Irish Pub, Carrollwood | Trivia | 7p
Treble Makers Dueling Piano Bar, Wesley Chapel | Trivia | 7p

Wednesday, June 4

Banana Wind Bar and Grill, Zephyrhills | Karaoke | 7p
Dade City Tap House and Spirits | Trivia | 7p
House of Brews, Lutz | Trivia | 7p
Moose Lodge, Zephyrhills | Karaoke | 7p
O'Brien's Irish Pub, Wesley Chapel | Karaoke | 8p
Ralph's AKA San Ann Liquors, San Antonio | Trivia | 7:30p
Thirsty Buffalo Brewing Company, Land O Lakes | Trivia | 7p
Top Shelf Sports Lounge, Wesley Chapel | Trivia Night | 7:30p
Trinity Sports Grill, Trinity | Trivia | 7p
Ukulele Brand’s, Land O’ Lakes | Trivia | 7p

Thursday, June 5

Art’s Tap House, Trinity | Karaoke | 7p
Beef O Brady’s Wilderness Park, Land O Lakes | Trivia | 7p
Commandough’s, Zephyrhills | Trivia | 7p
Double Bogey’s Tavern & Grille, Lutz | Trivia | 7p
Escape Brewing Company, Trinity | Trivia | 7p
KRATE at the Grove, Wesley Chapel | Throwback Thursday: 70s, 80s, 90s | 6p
O'Brien's Irish Pub, Carrollwood | Karaoke | 8p
Side Splitters Comedy Club, Wesley Chapel | Flip Schultz | 7:30p | Tickets $20

Friday, June 6

Black Sheep American Pub, Lutz | Karaoke | 7p
KRATE at the Grove, Wesley Chapel | 80s Night Block Party | 7p
Starkey Market, Trinity | Summer Party | 3p (3 days)
Side Splitters Comedy Club, Wesley Chapel | Flip Schultz | 7:30p | Tickets $20
That Place Down the Street, Land O’ Lakes | Friday Night Market | 5p
The Hub at Bexley, Land O’ Lakes | Friday Moonlight Market | 5p
The Grove, Wesley Chapel | The Market Elaine | 5:30p

We’ll be on Instagram with updates wherever we end up. Feel free to DM us to let us know we’ve forgotten a venue.

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