Community Corner
🌱 Have you voted for your five favorite Wesley Chapel restaurants yet?
And check out GMF Online Auction on the Wesley Chapel Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Wesley Chapel? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Have you voted for your five favorite Wesley Chapel restaurants yet?
- Which new dessert spot is headed to Wesley Chapel Boulevard soon?
Also on today's calendar: GMF Online Auction and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Do You Love The Indian & Thai Food In Our Area? (neighborhoodnewsonline.net) — Wesley Chapel diners are being asked to name their favorite local restaurants, from spots in the 33543–33545 zip codes to places along Wesley Chapel Boulevard and nearby S.R. 54, for a 2026 Reader Dining Survey and contest. By filling out detailed entry forms, residents can help spotlight local eateries and earn multiple chances to win up to $200 in free dining anywhere in Tampa Bay. 
• 4 New Pasco County Restaurants Coming Soon (businessdebut.com) — A new Urban Crunch dessert and coffee shop is planned for Wesley Chapel Boulevard, giving local residents another spot for ice cream, sweets, and specialty drinks once opening details are announced. The piece also notes a separate beach-themed bar coming to Hudson, but the Wesley Chapel location is still in the licensing and planning stage with no set opening date yet.
📸 Around Wesley Chapel
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wesley Chapel
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★ Featured events ★
- GMF Online Auction →
136 Franklin Corner Road,
7:00 am - Free Dog Training Class →
2502 Leaning Pine Ln, Plant City
9:30 am
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Night Market →
Water Street, Water St, Tampa
6:00 pm - Pitcher Perfect Karaoke + Open Mic w/ Scubasteve →
Florida Avenue Brewing Co., Wesley Chapel
7:00 pm - 1st Fridays – Market Elaine (KRATE at The Grove) →
KRATE at The Grove, 5817 Wesley Grove Blvd, Wesley Chapel
5:30 pm - The Market Elaine →
Grove At Wesley Chapel, 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd, Wesley Chapel
5:30 pm - Saddlebrook Wellness Expo →
Saddlebrook Resort, 5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel - Fresh Market at Wiregrass →
The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel
10:00 am - Fresh Market at Wiregrass - NEW FALL HOURS →
The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Suite 100, Wesley Chapel
10:00 am - Warlock Family Spookfest at The Historic Warlock House →
25950 Queen Sago Pl, Zephyrhills
2:00 pm - Sounds of the Street →
Water Street, Water St, Tampa
5:30 pm - Homegrown: The Zac Brown Band Tribute Experience →
The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Thursday October 8
Thursday October 15
📣 Wesley Chapel Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We just moved to the area and our black cat seems to have been on a longer adventure than normal.
His name is Spot, he's super friendly and is the sweetest cat. He's never been gone longer than 2 days is now on 3 days. Please DM if you find him… (Nextdoor Meadowpointe III) - Anyone have recommendations for companies that come and inspect your home for mold?
I'm aware mold is common in Florida, but I'm talking about high levels where you shouldn't be living in the home, especially when you already have… (Nextdoor Seven Oaks)
- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Assoc in Wesley Chapel. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Wesley Chapel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wesley Chapel here.
🗞 Nearby News
Land O' Lakes
- Land O' Lakes man facing 10 voyeurism charges against his own family, friends: court documents (wfla.com)
- Free Afterschool Meals Coming To 56 Pasco County Campuses (tampafp.com)
Lutz
- Lutz Woman Charged in 17-Count Case After Starved Puppies, Five Kids Found in Home (newsbreak.com)
- Wisconsin artist wins Oklahoma's 2027-28 waterfowl stamp contest (journalrecord.com)
Dade City
- Pasco firefighters honored for saving heatstroke victim (hernandosun.com)
- NRECA, Co-ops Receive $232M for Grid Upgrades in Third Round of DOE GRIP Program (electric.coop)
Ok Wesley Chapel! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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