Proudly Sponsored By

Did a neighbor share this with you? Subscribe for free!

Good Morning!

We’re getting one of those classic Florida fake-outs this week. It’s sunny and 80° right now, but don’t get too comfortable because Monday through Wednesday are bringing a quick cool-down, with highs in the 50s and 60s and some chilly mornings in the 30s and 40s. You might be back in shorts today and reaching for a hoodie by Tuesday.

On top of that, USA Hockey is in the semi-final today at 3:30, and what a finish for the women’s team bringing home gold yesterday. If you caught that ending, you know it was one of those jump-off-the-couch moments.

Between the weather swing, big local events, and plenty happening around town, there’s a lot to keep up with this week. Let’s enjoy the sunshine while we’ve got it and brace for the cooler stretch ahead.

-Mike

Access local events three different ways:

Community Calendar
Full List of Events w/Links
Join our Facebook Events Group

In this edition of the North Tampa Buzz:

🏈 Carrollwood Day Grad Eyes NFL Draft
🏗️ Mixed-Use District Proposed Near MOSI
🚦 Tri-County MPO Merger Gains Momentum
🏡 Mirada, Angeline Rank Nationally

…and more!

Feel free to follow us on Instagram for more local updates.

If you said you’d like to be included in a small idea group for future NTB plans, I’ll reach out with occasional quick polls and very short surveys in the coming weeks. There were actually quite a few people that answered in the affirmative.

Carrollwood Day Grad Headed To Draft

Pretty cool local note here. Michael Trigg, a Carrollwood Day School grad out of Lake Magdalene, is getting real attention ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

He was a four-star recruit who started at USC, then transferred to Ole Miss, and eventually finished strong at Baylor. After a breakout 2025 season with 50 catches, 694 yards, and 6 touchdowns, he earned First Team All-Big 12 honors and Mackey Award finalist recognition. He’s currently projected as a Late Day 2 to Early Day 3 pick in the 2026 draft.

Mixed-Use District Planned Near MOSI

Plans are taking shape for a major redevelopment around MOSI, with Hillsborough County outlining a concept that includes 10-story mixed-use buildings and a hotel on the surrounding property. The article also includes detailed renderings and a map showing the proposed land use changes.

The proposal would change the land use from industrial to Urban Mixed Use-60 and Community Mixed Use-35, allowing denser residential and commercial development. Renderings show walkable internal streets, structured parking, green plazas, mid-rise housing along Fowler Avenue, and retention of the existing fieldhouse. A public hearing on the land use change is scheduled for April 23, with a rezoning application expected in May or June 2026.

A Novel Opening

Novel in the Neighborhood is having it’s grand opening on Sunday, March 1st from 11a-4p! They are at 8507 Old County Road 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653. Games, books, puzzles and gifts.

Tri-County MPO Merger Moving Forward

This one could quietly shape how transportation dollars flow across our region. A proposed merger of the Metropolitan Planning Organizations in Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough is gaining traction, with a final vote possibly coming in March or April and implementation in 2027.

Supporters say combining forces would strengthen the region’s ability to compete for large federal and state funding, similar to the coordination that helped secure about $785 million for the Howard Frankland Bridge. The proposed board would have 25 seats, though representation for smaller cities remains under negotiation. Leaders say the goal is stronger regional leverage, but questions about governance and equity are still being worked out.

A Huge Thank You to our wonderful local partners!

Who Pays for Pasco’s Roads?

I always like to give a lot of credit to Neighborhood News. They consistently do the kind of detailed, thoughtful reporting that helps our community actually understand what’s going on, and this latest piece is a great example.

Their story breaks down mobility, or impact, fees, which are one-time charges paid by developers when new homes or buildings are permitted. In 2026, a single-family home carries an $11,660 mobility fee that helps fund roads, turn lanes, sidewalks, and other transportation projects. With Pasco projected to add about 330,000 residents over the next 20 to 25 years and needing roughly 950 new lane miles, even those fees and other tax sources still fall short of covering the full cost.

The article also explains how certain industries receive incentives and how Tax Increment Financing sets aside a portion of future property tax growth for transportation. It’s a clear, well-researched look at an issue many of us think about every day while sitting in traffic.

Mirada and Angeline Go National

If you’ve noticed more buzz around Mirada and Angeline lately, it’s not just those nifty markets. Both Pasco County communities just ranked among the nation’s top-selling master-planned communities for 2025.

According to John Burns Research & Consulting, Mirada came in at No. 12 and Angeline at No. 27 nationally, with both also recognized by RCLCO. The rankings highlight strong home sales and the demand for amenity-driven neighborhoods, including Mirada’s 15-acre lagoon and Angeline’s 6,200-acre layout featuring a residential farm, Wild Thyme Café, and Moffitt’s future 775-acre Speros medical city.

I hope this answers the question, “What is there to do around town without having to drive down to Tampa?”

If you’re looking for everything happening around town, the full Community Calendar is still the best place to go. Or, you can find the full list here.

We’ll be on Instagram with updates wherever we end up. Feel free to slide into our DM’s.

Thanks for reading the North Tampa Buzzletter!

If you loved it, send it to a friend.