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Understanding Growth in Pasco County: Who Really Decides What Gets Built, and Who Actually Benefits
If you’ve lived in Wesley Chapel for more than a few months, you’ve probably heard it, or maybe even said it yourself: “Why does the county keep approving more apartments, storage units, and car washes?” It’s one of the most common frustrations among residents watching new developments rise on nearly every corner. But the truth is, in most cases, those projects aren’t directly “approved” by the county in the way many people think. Almost all of the new construction popping
Wesley Chapel Community
Oct 184 min read


Pasco County Among Florida’s Fastest-Growing Communities
Pasco County continues to rank among Florida’s fastest-growing areas, with recent census data showing more than a 15% population increase...
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Sep 282 min read


Feb 17-23: Pasco County Fair Returns in 2025 with Exciting Events and Family Fun
The annual Pasco County Fair is set to make its return from February 17-23, 2025 , bringing a week of entertainment, agricultural...
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Feb 162 min read


Fire at Green Swamp East Preserve Impacting Wesley Chapel Air Quality
Wesley Chapel, FL – Residents of Wesley Chapel are experiencing smoky conditions due to a large prescribed burn conducted today at the...
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Feb 141 min read


Wesley Chapel Residents Concerned About Begging at Major Intersections
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — Residents in Wesley Chapel have voiced growing concerns about individuals begging for money at several major...
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Jun 23, 20242 min read


Pasco County Explores New Affordable Housing Solutions
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL - Pasco County officials are taking steps to address the affordable housing crisis with a series of innovative...
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Jun 1, 20242 min read


Land O' Lakes Area Set for Major Infrastructure Upgrade: Ridge Road Extension Project
Pasco County, FL – In a significant move to enhance local infrastructure, the Pasco County Commissioners are poised to make a pivotal...
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Feb 4, 20242 min read


Two Rivers Community: A New Residential Haven Near Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel, FL - A new master-planned community, Two Rivers, Florida is taking shape near Wesley Chapel, offering residents a unique...
Wesley Chapel Community
Jan 13, 20242 min read


Wesley Chapel to Welcome Major Mixed-Use Development Including Children's Hospital
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL - The Wesley Chapel community in Pasco County is set to witness a significant transformation with the recent approval...
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Dec 16, 20232 min read


Pasco County Commission Approves $12 Million Loan for Wiregrass Sports Campus Upgrades
WESLEY CHAPEL - The Pasco County Commission has voted in favor of securing a $12 million loan aimed at enhancing the Wiregrass Sports...
Wesley Chapel Community
Sep 4, 20232 min read


Pasco County Commission Sets New Residential Lot Sizes: A Compromise for Quality Communities
PASCO COUNTY, FL - In a move to foster better-looking communities and higher quality residential development, the Pasco County Commission...
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Aug 19, 20232 min read


Shooting at local Shopping Leaves Two Injured
LAND O'LAKES, FL - The Pasco Sheriff's Office confirmed a shooting took place on Monday afternoon in the parking lot of the Village Lakes...
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Community Websites
Feb 6, 20231 min read


Pasco commissioners want new rental communities to look nicer
VIA SUNCOAST NEWS — Last year, Pasco County commissioners approved development rules to ensure that new housing communities would have...
Wesley Chapel Community
Jan 16, 20231 min read


Battle over new Apartments in Seven Oaks
WESLEY CHAPEL – The Pasco County Commission overturned its previous denial of a multi-story apartment complex at the Seven Oaks...
Wesley Chapel Community
Nov 27, 20222 min read


SR 56 to be closed at I-75 weekend of April 1, 2022
SR 56 will be closed to all traffic at I-75 from approximately 11 p.m. Friday, April 1 to sometime during daylight hours on Sunday, April...
Wesley Chapel Community
Mar 24, 20221 min read


Pasco County recommends denying Apartment Complex plans in Seven Oaks
WESLEY CHAPEL - Pasco County’s planning staff and Pasco County's planning commission have each recommended denial of a request to modify...

Wesley Chapel Community
Sep 20, 20211 min read
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