🛠️ Weekend plans made simple

Buzzing with Joy: No Politics, Just Positivity!
A community-led initiative.

Good Morning Neighbors. When Metallica comes to town, they don’t roll in quietly. Their opener was that hailstorm. Happy hurricane season? Be careful out there.

Let’s get to the weekend!

This week’s Friday Fix:

📸 A legendary hairdresser still going strong at 80
🍕 Free pizza and a stilt walker in Wesley Chapel
🥩 All-you-can-eat steak

Check out the new calendar. If the week wore you out, send your critiques my way.

You can always reply to this email with suggestions or just to say hi. We also post extra local finds on Instagram.

Forward this email to your friend that still has gas in their generator from Hurricane Milton.

The Digest

At 80 years old, Carmen Conrad is still going strong behind the chair at her salon in Land O’ Lakes. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Carmen moved to New York in her early 20s, where she found her passion for hairstyling.

In 1974, she took a chance on herself, opening her first salon in Land O’ Lakes Plaza off US 41 with just $4,000 in savings. She went on to open two more salons and became a mentor to many, helping local hairdressers get licensed, manage their finances, and build careers of their own.

Today, she runs La Carmen Salon at 21535 Village Lakes Shopping Center Dr., where she still works over 40 hours a week and sees up to 50 loyal clients. Many of them have been with her for decades.

An inspiring local legend.

Restaurants and Local Business

Meat, Meet Wesley Chapel
Okay, don’t call me a liar. We were all led to believe this would open May 28. But hey, the wait is over. Rodizio Grill, the Brazilian steakhouse known for tableside-carved meats and unlimited sides, officially opens Tuesday, June 10 at 2082 Grand Cypress Drive in Wesley Chapel.

If you’re eager for a sneak peek, the ribbon-cutting celebration is happening the day before, Monday, June 9 at 4:15 p.m., hosted by the North Tampa Bay Chamber.

Big Name, Local Hands Tossing the Dough
You can read this as many times as you need, but it’s still going to say “free pizza for a year.”

Little Caesars is celebrating its grand opening in Wesley Chapel this Saturday, June 7, at 5482 Post Oak Blvd. Starting at 10 a.m., the first 100 people in line get a free large pizza every week for a year.

From 10 to 1, they’re throwing a little party too, with a live DJ, stilt walker, prize wheel, photo ops with the mascot, and giveaways. The ribbon cutting happens at noon, led by local franchise owner Lissette Isabel, followed by $500 donations to both Wesley Chapel High and Cypress Creek High.

So camp out like it’s a big-box store in the mid-90s on Black Friday. Or as the kids would say, “the 1900s”.

Civic News

Pasco’s Strong Bond Rating
Pasco County just received an AA+ rating with a stable outlook from Fitch Ratings on $71 million in bonds. Basically a financial gold star. This means the county is in a strong position to borrow money for major projects without paying high interest.

Pasco’s Stormwater Waltz Is Underway
Pasco County is updating its Stormwater Master Plan for the first time in nearly 20 years, using hurricane data, storm patterns, and resident feedback to shape 15 projects focused on new infrastructure. The goal is to reduce flooding, improve drainage, and lift homes out of flood zones through long-term capital improvements.

Trouble spots like East Pasco and Little Road are already on the radar, with issues like missing pumps and overwhelmed systems flagged by locals. Public input will continue at future Board of County Commissioners meetings, giving residents a real say in where those upgrades happen.

Community

Riding the Pasco Lagoon Wave
Following our recent update on the coming MetroLagoon at Angeline, Mirada is making its own splash. DRB Homes just opened site selection for the Townes at Mirada, a gated collection of 1,700 to 1,900 square foot luxury townhomes, some with rare front-row views of the 15-acre Crystal Lagoon.

With paddleboarding, trails, sandy beaches, and future retail in the works, this is the lagoon lifestyle we talked about at Angeline. Only this one is already underway.

Real estate advisor Damon Greene, known as The Luxury New Construction Townhome Guy, stopped by the site and shared a quick video update with early details on square footage, elevations, and what makes this section unique. These homes aren’t just planned. They’re already taking shape. Catch his walk-through to see it for yourself.

Buzz-Worthy Events

You can always reply directly to the email with comments of any kind. Let me know if you want to have your event featured at the top of the newsletter.

We’ve launched a new calendar using Google Calendar. It includes our usual listings plus a few extras. At the top of the newsletter, it says community-led initiative, and this is part of that after the poll we ran on Tuesday. Let’s keep it going. All feedback is more than welcomed. Ticket links are in the description section.

While we work on that, here’s the list we usually provide.

Live Music

Friday, June 6

Art’s Tap House, Trinity | Jezabelle | 8p–12a
Banana Wind Bar and Grill, Zephyrhills | Bradford Graves and The Bar Rags | 8p–12a
Dade City Brewhouse, Dade City | The PB&J Show | 7p–10p
Dade City Tap House & Spirits, Dade City | Kyle Velez | 7:30p–10:30p
Double Bogeys, Lutz | The Unwinding | 7p–11p
Florida Cracker Fish Company, Tampa | David Potts | 7p–10p
MDP Liquor 2.0 + The Drinks at 9, Lutz | Gary Coco | 6p–10p
Moose Lodge, Zephyrhills | Fifth Gear Band | 8p–12a
O'Brien's Irish Pub, Carrollwood | Headbang 80's | 9p–1a
O'Brien's Irish Pub, Wesley Chapel | Double Barrel | 8p–12a
Pete’s Place North, Tampa | Redhawk | 7p–11p
Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa | Grateful Dead Nite w/Uncle John's Band | 8p–11p
SouthernEaze Bar & Grill, Lutz | Patrick Foy | 6:30p–9:30p
Starkey Market, Trinity | The Sunsetters | 6p–9p
Stonewater Grill, Land O’ Lakes | DOUBLE TREBLE TRIO | 7p–10p
The Living Room at Wiregrass, Wesley Chapel | Mallory Moyer | 6p–9p
The Orpheum, Tampa | The Word Alive | 6p–9p
The Tiki Cove, Land O’ Lakes | Peter J's | 7p–10p
The Twisted Oak, Dade City | Claire Vandiver | 8p–11p
Thomas P’s Sports Bar, Citrus Park | Jerry Northup | 4p–7p
Treble Makers Dueling Piano Bar, Wesley Chapel | Dueling Pianos w/Tyler and Amy | 7p–11p
Ukulele Brand’s, Land O’ Lakes | 4X | 7:30p–10:30p

Saturday, June 7

Banana Wind Bar and Grill, Zephyrhills | 3 Dom Band | 8p–12a
Double Bogeys, Lutz | Jamie O | 7p–11p
Florida Cracker Fish Company, Tampa | Chad Lambert | 7p–10p
O'Brien's Irish Pub, Carrollwood | Fusebox | 8p–12a
O'Brien's Irish Pub, Wesley Chapel | The Truth Duo | 8p–12a
Pete’s Place North, Tampa | The Unwinding | 7p–11p
Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa | JT Curtis and the Florida Scoundrels | 8p–11p
SouthernEaze Bar & Grill, Lutz | John Tarsi | 6:30p–9:30p
Starkey Market, Trinity | Ginger Rose | 6p–9p
Stonewater Grill, Land O’ Lakes | MAGNUM OPUS | 7p–10p
The Orpheum, Tampa | In Her Own Words | 6:30p–9:30p
The Tiki Cove, Land O’ Lakes | The Alan Varr Project | 7p–10p
The Twisted Oak, Dade City | Shaw Revolver | 7p–10p
Thomas P’s Sports Bar, Citrus Park | Gary Coco | 4p–7p
Treble Makers Dueling Piano Bar, Wesley Chapel | Brunch Dueling Pianos | 11a–2p
Treble Makers Dueling Piano Bar, Wesley Chapel | Dueling Pianos | 7p–11p
Ukulele Brand’s, Land O’ Lakes | Soulyard | 7:30p–10:30p
Whiskey Willy’s, Lutz | Life of the Party | 9p–1a

Sunday, June 8

Pete’s Place North, Tampa | Mick Luke | 2p-6
Starkey Market, Trinity | Kris Mikhel | 1p–4p
Stonewater Grill, Land O’ Lakes | JT Curtis | 4p–7p
Thomas P’s Sports Bar, Citrus Park | Peter Betschart | 1p–5p
Treble Makers Dueling Piano Bar, Wesley Chapel | Brunch Dueling Pianos | 11a-2p
Treble Makers Dueling Piano Bar, Wesley Chapel | Kids Dueling Pianos | 4p-7
Ukulele Brand’s, Land O’ Lakes | Mark Shane | 4:30p-7:30

Markets

Friday, June 6

The Hub at Bexley, Land O’ Lakes | Friday Moonlight Market (Pet-Friendly) | 5p–9p
That Place Down The Street, Land O’ Lakes | Friday Night Market | 5p–9p
The Market Elaine, The Grove at Wesley Chapel | 5:30p–9:30p

Saturday, June 7

Trinity Farmers Market | 9a–1p
Hampton Inn, Odessa | Trinity Crafters Market | 10a–3p
Avalon Park, Wesley Chapel | Downtown Saturday Market | 10a–2p
Shops at Wiregrass, Wesley Chapel | Fresh Market | 10a–2p
Dube’s Farm & Market, Wesley Chapel | Local Food Farmers Market | 12p–3p

Sunday, June 8

Florida Avenue Brewing Co., Wesley Chapel | Tampa Local Market | 1p–4p

Events

Friday, June 6

Starkey Market, Trinity | Welcome to Summer Party | 3p–9p
Krate at the Grove, Wesley Chapel | 80s Night Block Party | 7p–11p
Side Splitters Comedy Club, Wesley Chapel | Flip Schultz | 7:30p–9:30p
Carrollwood Players, Tampa | 9 to 5 Musical | 8p–10p

Saturday, June 7

Krate at the Grove, Wesley Chapel | Provisions Cars & Coffee | 8a–11a
Azora at Cypress Ranch, Lutz | Summer Bash | 9a–1p
Starkey Market, Trinity | Welcome to Summer Party | 11a–9p
Treble Makers, Wesley Chapel | Tampa Bay Music Academy | 11a–4p
AdventHealth Center Ice, Wesley Chapel | IC’s Frozen Pool Party | 6:30p–8:30p
Krate at the Grove, Wesley Chapel | Ladies Night w/DJ Delirious | 7p–11p
Side Splitters Comedy Club, Wesley Chapel | Flip Schultz | 7p–9p
Side Splitters Comedy Club, Wesley Chapel | Flip Schultz | 9:30p–11p
Carrollwood Players, Tampa | 9 to 5 Musical | 8p–10p

Sunday, June 8

Shops at Wiregrass, Wesley Chapel | Art & Artisan Stroll | 11a–3p
Top Shelf Sports Lounge, Wesley Chapel | TBGF40 + All White 90's R&B Brunch | 11a–2p
The Brass Tap, Lutz | Bonsai & Brews | 12p–2p
Pete’s Place North, Tampa | Mick Luke | 2p–6p
Carrollwood Players, Tampa | 9 to 5 Musical | 2p–4p
Thirsty Buffalo Brewing, Land O’ Lakes | The Art of Sourdough Bread Making | 2p–4p
Starkey Market, Trinity | Welcome to Summer Party | 3p–7p
Treble Makers, Wesley Chapel | Kids Dueling Pianos | 4p–7p
Side Splitters Comedy Club, Wesley Chapel | Kool Bubba Ice | 7:30p–9p

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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