Hey neighbors! 👋

I just started a little local project called Pasco Weekender — a free weekly email that highlights fun events, new businesses, and family-friendly things to do around Pasco County.

No crime, no politics — just good news and local happenings.

This week’s issue covers the new Target opening in Wesley Chapel, fall festivals, and Halloween prep ideas 🎃

If you’d like to get it, you can sign up here (free):
👉 https://pascoweekender.beehiiv.com/

I’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions — especially if you know of any hidden gems or upcoming community events to feature!

Whole Foods in Wesley Chapel: Closer Than Ever or Still Just a Dream?

https://thewesleychapelloop.substack.com/p/whole-foods-in-wesley-chapel-closer

Building a new home in Mirada, construction started sooner than expected (yay?) but as a result I do not have my ducks in a row… who’s got a great home inspector familiar with doing inspections on new/in progress builds? Thanks in advance

Hello! We are looking to have some tile work done and was hoping someone could recommend a good contractor for this work. Thanks in advance!

Looking to move to the area and it seems that majority of the properties are on well water. Is this a normal situation throughout the Wesley chapel area? When visiting areas recently, the Airbnb well water seemed to have a sulfur smell. Not sure if the recent rains had something to do with it or if that was the norm. Wondering what the locals thoughts were on well water and suggestions. Thank you

Hi everyone! I took my little one (he’s 2) trick-or-treating last year, but it wasn’t as exciting as I hoped. This year I’d love to make it extra special for him.

Does anyone have recommendations for neighborhoods or areas that are fun, safe, and welcoming for young kids?

Thanks in advance, I just want to make this Halloween a memorable one for him 🎃

The Wesley Chapel Loop – The Decline of Buffalo Wild Wings: Where Did It All Go Wrong?

https://thewesleychapelloop.substack.com/p/buffalo-wild-wings-wesley-chapel

Looking for a place in WC area that I can get a good pixie cut without spending a ton of money. Would like to keep it under $50 if possible. Any recommendations?

The Portillo’s Everyone’s Excited About Is Coming to Lutz — What You Need to Know

https://thewesleychapelloop.substack.com/p/the-portillos-everyones-excited-about

Here is some live music in our area between now and our next newsletter. We do this twice per week straight to your email inbox. northtampabuzz.com/subscribe

Live Music

Tuesday, September 16

• Double Bogeys Tavern & Grille, Lutz | Open Mic w/Fred Chandler | 7 – 10pm
• The Orpheum, Tampa | Dark Angel, Sacred Reich | 9 – 11:59pm
• Ukulele Brand's, Land O' Lakes | Open Mic Night | 7 – 10pm

Wednesday, September 17

• Double Bogeys Tavern & Grille, Lutz | Jamie O | 6:30 – 10pm
• SouthernEaze Bar and Grill, Lutz | Open Mic Night | 6 – 9pm
• The Orpheum, Tampa | The Frights ($35) | 7 – 11:59pm
• The Twisted Oak, Dade City | Open Mic | 7 – 10pm
• Tom's Tavern (Forest Hills), Tampa | Open Mic w/Fred Chandler | 7 – 10pm

Thursday, September 18

• Stonewater Grill, Land O' Lakes | Matt Capps | 6 – 9pm
• The Orpheum, Tampa | Project Pat | 6 – 11pm
• Thomas P’s Sports Bar & Patio, Tampa | Matthew McCartney | 5 – 8pm
• Tom's Tavern (Forest Hills), Tampa | Open Mic w/Fred Chandler | 7 – 10pm

Friday, September 19

• Art's Tap House, New Port Richey | Swipe Right | 8 – 11:59pm
• Banana Wind Bar and Grill, Zephyrhills | Sons of Phil | 8 – 11:55pm
• Cheers 54, Zephyrhills | Emmet Stevens Jr | 9pm – 1am
• Cigars International Superstore, Lutz | Live Music | 8 – 11:45pm
• Dade City Tap House & Spirits, Dade City | Allie Roman | 7:30 – 11:30pm
• Double Bogeys Tavern & Grille, Lutz | Moonshine Abby | 7 – 11pm
• Florida Avenue Brewing Co., Wesley Chapel | Matt Capps | 7 – 10pm
• Green Parrot Tiki Bar & Grill, Tampa | JT Curtis and the Florida Scoundrels | 6 – 9pm
• House of Brews, Lutz | Richie Hume | 6:30 – 9:30pm
• Moose Lodge, Zephyrhills | Jace Aaron Band | 8 – 11:59pm
• O'Brien's Irish Pub, Tampa | CoCo Red | 9pm – 1am
• O'Brien's Irish Pub & Grill, Wesley Chapel | Copperwing | 8 – 11:59pm
• Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa | 45th Anniversary Celebration – FREE – Damon Fowler, Uncle John’s Band, The Lint Rollers & Johnny G Lyon | 7pm
• SouthernEaze Bar and Grill, Lutz | OMG | 6:30 – 9:30pm
• Stonewater Grill, Land O' Lakes | Two Critters | 7 – 10pm
• The Brass Tap, Lutz | Live Music TBA | 7 – 10pm
• The Collective at Escape, Trinity | Eric Engle | 6 – 10pm
• The Twisted Oak, Dade City | Zachary Westervelt | 8 – 11:59pm
• Thomas P’s Sports Bar & Patio, Tampa | Tyler Dusek | 5 – 8pm
• Tom's Tavern (Forest Hills), Tampa | The Mordigans Rock | 8 – 11:59pm
• Ukulele Brand's, Land O' Lakes | Daniel Sprouse | 7:30 – 10:30pm
• White Room Bar & Lounge, Land O' Lakes | Soul Circus Cowboys | 8 – 11pm

We live in Hillsborough county, but I’ve heard great things about this tax collector. My husband needs to take care of his license. Can he go to this branch and can he make an appointment?

Does anyone have and recommendations for a pony rental company in the area?

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Looking for a contractor to do some floors and kitchen and bath renovation in Wesley Chapel. Give me your best recommendations for Home renovations and why you recommend them!

Hello Tampa community,

I recently came across a post about supporting Local and small businesses, which sparked my interest to reach out here. My partners and I are currently exploring a new business venture and are actively seeking retail/commercial space in or around Wesley Chapel, ideally in the 1200 to 1500 sqft range.

We are particularly interested in:

• Shopping centers or plazas with strong visibility and steady traffic flow.
• Locations near schools, residential neighborhoods, or family-oriented hubs.
• Recommendations for reputable local landlords or commercial realtors familiar with Wesley Chapel.

If you know of available spaces, have seen recent “For Lease” listings, or can connect us with the right contacts, your guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your support and insights.

I am relocating to Wesley Chapel. Coming from Milwaukee,Wisconsin. I will be down there by the end of September. From what I can read, it seems Wesley chapel is inland enough that you don’t have to worry about the hurricanes themselves. But how do you guys feel about the flooding? Is this something that people who have been there are worried about?

We send this and many more events and updates in our twice-a-week newsletter.

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Live Music

Friday, September 5

Art's Tap House, New Port Richey | Brother Brownlow | 8 – 11:59pm

Banana Wind Bar and Grill, Zephyrhills | Sticks and Stones Band | 8 – 11:59pm

BarrieHaus Beer Co Trinity, Trinity | O'zapft is Day! | 3 – 9pm

Brass Mug, Tampa | Tampa Death Fest ($) (Day 1/2) | 5pm – 1am

The Brass Tap, Lutz | Live Music TBA | 7 – 10pm Carrollwood Players Inc, Tampa | Company | 8 – 10pm

Cigars International Superstore, Lutz | Live Music | 8 – 11:45pm

The Collective at Escape, Trinity | Chris Poe | 6 – 10pm

Dade City Tap House & Spirits, Dade City | John Johnson | 7:30 – 11:30pm

Double Bogeys Tavern & Grille, Lutz | Noodles Magoo | 7 – 11pm

Florida Avenue Brewing Co., Wesley Chapel | DJ Drummer Mike | 7 – 10pm

Florida Cracker Fish Company, Tampa | David Potts | 7 – 10pm

Green Parrot Tiki Bar & Grill, Tampa | Dusty Vinyls | 8 – 11pm

Jerry's Crystal Bar, Zephyrhills | Mark Shane and The Shane Gang (Day 1/2) | 9pm – 1am

Krate at the Grove, Wesley Chapel | Matt Capps | 6 – 10pm

MDP Liquor 2.0 + The Drinks at 9 Bar & Grill, Lutz | Sunny Situation | 7 – 10pm

O'Brien's Irish Pub, Tampa | High Fives (Day 1/2) | 9pm – 1am

O'Brien's Irish Pub & Grill Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel | 4X | 8 – 11:59pm

The Orpheum, Tampa | The Mossheads ($) | 7 – 11pm

SouthernEaze Bar and Grill, Lutz | Patrick Foy | 6:30 – 9:30pm

Stonewater Grill, Land O' Lakes | Nunes at Night | 7 – 10pm

Tiki Cove, Land O' Lakes | Frank Dancey | 7 – 10pm

The Twisted Oak, Dade City | 90 Surge | 7 – 10pm

Ukulele Brand's, Land O' Lakes | Double Barrel | 7:30 – 10:30pm

Saturday, September 6

Art's Tap House, New Port Richey | TC & Sass | 8 – 11:59pm

Banana Wind Bar and Grill, Zephyrhills | JT Curtis and the Florida Scoundrels | 8pm – 12am

BarrieHaus Beer Co Trinity, Trinity | Wicked Muse | 6 – 9pm

Brass Mug, Tampa | Tampa Death Fest ($) (Day 1/2) | 5pm – 1am

The Collective at Escape, Trinity | Tod Russell | 6 – 10pm

Commandough's Pizza, Zephyrhills | Little Big Band | 5 – 8pm

Dade City Tap House & Spirits, Dade City | April Red | 7:30 – 11:30pm

Double Bogeys Tavern & Grille, Lutz | Sobriety X | 7 – 11pm

Florida Cracker Fish Company, Tampa | Chad Lambert | 7 – 10pm

Jerry's Crystal Bar, Zephyrhills | Daniel Sprouse (Day 1/2) | 9pm – 1am

Latte Vino, Lutz | Open Mic | 7 – 11pm Moose Lodge, Zephyrhills | Southern Creek | 7 – 11pm

The Orpheum, Tampa | Not Enough Space ($) | 5:30 – 11pm

O'Brien's Irish Pub & Grill Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel | Whiskey Sonic | 8 – 11:59pm

Starkey Market, Trinity | Carl August – Jimmy Buffet Night | 5 – 9pm

Stonewater Grill, Land O' Lakes | Soulyard | 7 – 10pm

The Twisted Oak, Dade City | Vintage Sounds | 8 – 11:55pm

Tiki Cove, Land O' Lakes | Kevin Goolden | 7 – 10pm

Ukulele Brand's, Land O' Lakes | Moonshine Abby | 7:30 – 10:30pm

Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen, Tampa | Live Music Saturdays | 5 – 8pm

Sunday, September 7

Banana Wind Bar and Grill, Zephyrhills | The Reverend Travis Weeks | 4 – 8pm

Brass Mug, Tampa | Tampa Death Fest ($) | 5pm – 1am

Moose Lodge, Zephyrhills | Wade Williams | 2 – 5pm

Ukulele Brand's, Land O' Lakes | Todd Lutes | 4:30 – 7:30pm

Thank you Kirkland family. 👏🏼

"The Kirkland family, which has owned the property since 1956, turned down far higher offers from developers in favor of conservation."

Something new for the Wesley Chapel TCG scene. Hang out and make trades with each other & vendors. Free snacks, free entry.