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Like many of you, I have been waiting to see what restaurant was going to replace the former Rice N’ Beans Express located at 24726 S.R. 54 in Lutz for […] The post Bhimavaram Ruchulu Indian Cuisines Opens In Former Rice N’ Beans Express Spot! appeared first on Neighborhood News .
Hilton Garden Inn Celebrates ‘Christmas In July’ With Food, Santa & Fun! Congratulations to Lisa Moore (to Santa’s left), Bradley Sandler and everyone at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa-Wesley Chapel […] The post It’s Never Too Early To Celebrate Christmas…Is It? appeared first on Neighborhood News .
If you like both Mediterranean cuisine and crafting your own Chipotle-style bowls and wraps, you now have two options in the Wesley Chapel area. We told you online a few […] The post Go Check Out The New Hummus Republic In The Hub At Lexington! appeared first on Neighborhood News .
New Tampa Has Become A Haven For Indian Food — Now With 11 Restaurants Serving Cuisine From Every Region Of India! When I first bought Neighborhood News in 1994, there […] The post Welcome To The ‘Subcontinent Of New Tampa!’ appeared first on Neighborhood News .
One day after your N’Awlins feast, even though there’s a world of online gambling sites, if you still enjoy playing poker against other real men and women in a fun […] The post Check Out The Charity Poker & Casino Night at TrebleMakers Tonight! appeared first on Neighborhood News .
One day after your N’Awlins feast, even though there’s a world of online gambling sites, if you still enjoy playing poker against other real men and women in a fun […] The post Check Out The Charity Poker & Casino Night at TrebleMakers Tomorrow! appeared first on Neighborhood News .
Speaking of great chefs, while my longtime friend Elliot Cazes, M.D., may not be a chef in a restaurant (at least not yet), he certainly could be — at least […] The post Love Cajun Cooking? Want To Help A Great Cause? Attend ‘A Taste of N’Awlins’ Today!” appeared first on Neighborhood News .
So, here’s a little bad news-wonderful news situation for you. First, the bad news: Luca and Erika Ammirati, the owners of Frammi — the authentic Italian & American restaurant previously […] The post Frammi To Close August 22 & Reopen In Tampa Palms In November! appeared first on Neighborhood News .
Note – we are aware that the resurfacing of New Tampa Blvd. is progressing nicely and is much further along than what appears in this story. The following story was […] The post The Resurfacing Of New Tampa Blvd. In West Meadows Has Finally Begun! appeared first on Neighborhood News .
The people of New Tampa have now been hearing the phrase “Welcome to Cold Stone” for 20 years and even though many other ice cream shops have entered the local […] The post Cold Stone Creamery Is The New Tampa Area’s Original Ice Cream Shop! appeared first on Neighborhood News .
So, this year’s Dining Survey & Contest is all new! Below are pictures & descriptions of all of the mom-&-pop and small (10 units total or less) chain restaurants in […] The post Enter Our 2026 Reader Dining Survey & Contest & To Win $200 In FREE Dining! appeared first on Neighborhood News .
The beginning of the 2026-27 school year in Hillsborough County (unfortunately for our schedule) began on Aug. 10, or the day after we went to press with this issue. And, […] The post Back To School, New Tampa: Chiles Elementary & Freedom High Have New Principals appeared first on Neighborhood News .
By Joshua Gabel, Jordan King & Gary Nager After serving on the Pasco County School Board for 16 years, District 3 School Board member Cynthia Armstrong announced earlier this year […] The post Five Candidates Vie For Cynthia Armstrong’s District 3 Pasco School Board Seat! appeared first on Neighborhood News .
On Tuesday, August 18, local firefighter, Realtor and community activist Michael Pultorak will try to accomplish something few recent political candidates in Pasco County have been able to do — […] The post Michael Pultorak Challenges Randy Maggard For District 54 State House Seat appeared first on Neighborhood News .
The 2026 Midterm Primary Elections are quickly approaching and one of the most interesting local races will be for the Hillsborough County Commission District 5 seat. The incumbent in the […] The post Hillsborough County Commission District 5 Primary Election Preview appeared first on Neighborhood News .
People have been asking us for years — and posting questions online — about whether anything was ever coming to the former Wendy’s location at 19430 Bruce B. Downs (BBD) […] The post Now Open At Former New Tampa Wendy’s — House Of Biryanis & Kebabs appeared first on Neighborhood News .
One Of The Largest Undeveloped Corners Along S.R. 56 Is Moving Towards Finalizing Its Design A 59-acre cow-field located between Pasco-Hernando State College and S.R. 56, on the southwest corner […] The post Fresh Market-Anchored Development Moves Forward At Wiregrass Ranch appeared first on Neighborhood News .
Many New Tampa residents are aware that District 2 Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan (photo below) used to live in Cross Creek. Fewer people probably know, however, that Hagan grew […] The post Indoor Cross Creek Recreation Center & Revamped Playground Now Open! appeared first on Neighborhood News .
