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Good Morning From Lutz,

We had quite a week of weather around here already, with storms rolling through earlier in the week and even a couple tornadoes touching down across the area. Looks like we may get a few more scattered showers this weekend too, which honestly isn’t the worst thing after how dry things had started feeling.

The PGA Championship is underway, local events are packed this weekend, and things around North Tampa definitely aren’t slowing down heading into summer. Hope you all have a great weekend and get a chance to enjoy some of it.

-Mike

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Seafood Bash at Tiki Cove
The Tiki Cove, Land O’ Lakes
Saturday, May 16 | 5:00 PM–10:00 PM

This one looks like a pretty solid excuse to spend the evening by the water. Seafood Bash at Tiki Cove will feature lobster rolls, crab cakes, oysters, shrimp, food trucks, drinks, and a full tiki-style setup overlooking the lake. It’s shaping up to be one of those easy Saturday night hangs where you can grab some seafood, listen to music, and just settle in for a few hours.

Golden Hour Market
The Collective at Escape Brewing, Trinity
Friday, May 15 | 6:00 PM–10:00 PM

Golden Hour Market looks like one of those relaxed Friday night setups where you can wander around with a drink in hand and take your time. They’ll have local vendors, live music, craft beer, cocktails, and food all centered around The Collective at Escape Brewing, with a family-friendly and dog-friendly atmosphere that fits the Trinity crowd pretty well.

Recharge Line Dancing
That Place Down The Street, Land O’ Lakes
Saturday, May 16 | 7:30 PM

This one’s less about getting every step perfect and more about just showing up and having a good time. Recharge Line Dancing is turning the space at That Place Down The Street into a casual dance night with music, movement, and a pretty welcoming atmosphere whether you’ve line danced before or not.

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The Hub at Lexington Is Filling Fast

The Hub at Lexington in Wesley Chapel is starting to look a lot more real now, with several businesses already open and a big wave of new spots expected over the next few months. The 40,000-square-foot development is aiming for a more walkable, social atmosphere, with events, live music, and a grand opening currently planned for September.

Here’s where things stand right now:

Already Open

The Clubhouse has already drawn strong interest locally, with simulator golf, memberships, lessons, and beer and wine service expected soon. Pet Wants also just opened with fresh pet food, treats, toys, and wellness products.

Opening This Month (May)

Bonchon looks like one of the bigger draws coming in first, bringing Korean fried chicken, bowls, dumplings, and other menu items to the area. Cinnaholic will focus on customizable gourmet cinnamon rolls with dozens of frosting and topping combinations.

Still To Come

At this point, The Hub is shaping up to be less of a traditional strip center and more of an active hangout spot along the State Road 54 corridor, especially once the event programming and outdoor gathering spaces fully come online later this year.

Wiregrass Plans Huge Memorial Weekend Party

Looks like Memorial Day weekend is going to be pretty packed at The Shops at Wiregrass. The center is hosting a free “Great American Block Party” on Saturday, May 23 from 3–7 PM, with family-friendly activities spread throughout the property and the newly renovated Center Court.

Expect yard games, putt-putt, chalk art, a live DJ, vintage cars, and appearances from the Pasco Sheriff’s Explorer Program, K9s, mounted patrol, and specialty vehicles. The night wraps up with a free outdoor concert from Homegrown, a Zac Brown Band tribute group, from 7–9 PM. It’s also pet-friendly, so it feels like one of those easy local events where you can just walk around, hang out, and make an evening of it.

A Huge Thank You to our wonderful local partners!

More Changes Coming To SR 52

If you’ve driven through the Interstate 75 and State Road 52 interchange lately, you’ve probably already noticed construction picking up. FDOT has officially started a $2.1 million improvement project that will add new turn lanes, rework ramps, and widen parts of the interchange to help handle the steady growth happening around San Antonio and eastern Pasco.

The project is expected to run through late summer or early fall, with additional long-term widening projects for SR 52 already in the pipeline over the next few years.

St. Leo Residents Push Back Hard

A pretty major development proposal in St. Leo just hit a wall this week. Town commissioners voted 4-0 against a plan from Ryan Homes that would have replaced the longtime Abbey Golf Course with 628 homes, including single-family houses and townhomes.

Residents and leaders from Saint Leo University showed up in force, saying the project would dramatically change the feel of the small town and add even more traffic to an already fast-growing area. The golf course has been part of the community for more than 60 years, and many locals see it as one of the last remaining open green spaces nearby.

More Indoor Golf Coming North Of Tampa

Since we were already on the golf simulator topic above, it looks like even more indoor golf concepts are continuing to spread around North Tampa. Back Nine Carrollwood officially opened earlier this month and is built more like a 24/7 golf gym than a sports bar, with simulator bays focused on practice and play year-round.

The article also mentions additional locations being explored in Odessa and Wesley Chapel, while places like The Clubhouse at The Hub at Lexington and Good Vibes Golf in Lutz continue adding to the growing indoor golf scene across the area.

Pasco County Animal Services Presents: Betty

Betty (A047431) is an 8yo Pomeranian mix weighing 26 pounds. Betty came to PCAS as a stray. She has a microchip, but it is unfortunately not registered. Betty is a sweet girl who is calm and easy to handle. Betty’s stray hold period expired and is now available for adoption. Come meet Betty!

Pasco County Animal Services
19640 Dogpatch Lane
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
Tues - Thurs 12-5:30pm
Fri - Sat 12-6:30pm
(813) 929-1212
MyPasco.net/PAS

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