Community Corner
🌱 How Wilbur’s puppies are spreading comfort from Wesley Chapel across Tampa Bay
Coming up: 8th Annual 9/11 Memorial Mile Run / Walk on the Wesley Chapel Patch calendar
Cheers Wesley Chapel! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Wilbur's puppies are spreading comfort from Wesley Chapel across Tampa Bay
- Why a Wesley Chapel tennis star sold his $2.35M beach retreat
Also on today's calendar: 8th Annual 9/11 Memorial Mile Run / Walk.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 94, low: 72.
- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• AdventHealth brings comfort to Tampa by expanding dog therapy program (adventhealth.com) — A beloved therapy dog from AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, Wilbur, now has three puppies carrying on his comforting work across the Tampa Bay area, including Pasco County Fire Rescue. The new dogs—Pilot, Skye, and Boots—support patients, hospital staff, and first responders, with research-backed benefits like reduced stress and better emotional well-being for people they visit. 
• Tennis star Mike Bryan gets $2.35M in cash for his waterfront Florida home (nypost.com) — A well-known tennis champion and his wife, who live in Wesley Chapel, have sold their renovated waterfront vacation home in St. Pete Beach for $2.35 million in cash. The couple bought the property in 2024, invested heavily in upgrades, and transformed it into a resort-style retreat with bay views, a private beach, and family-friendly features.
📸 Around Wesley Chapel
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wesley Chapel
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- All Pro DADS!
Union Park Charter Academy (K-6) (Opened August 2018) UPCA Cafeteria
6:45 am - 8th Annual 9/11 Memorial Mile Run / Walk →
Tampa Premium Outlets, 2300 Grand Cypress Dr, Lutz
12:00 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday September 5
📣 Wesley Chapel Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 4th-5th Grade ELA PM1 FAST
Hammond Odessa, FL 33556
7:45 am - 4th Grade ELA FAST
Claywell Tampa, FL 33624 - 5th Grade Science Readiness Review Assessment
Hammond Odessa, FL 33556
7:45 am - 3rd Grade ELA PM1 FAST
Hammond Odessa, FL 33556
7:45 am - PTA First General Meeting
Claywell Tampa, FL 33624
6:00 pm - 5th Grade ELA FAST
Claywell Tampa, FL 33624 - 4th-5th Grade Math PM1 FAST
Hammond Odessa, FL 33556
7:45 am - After Hours Networking Sponsored by Beef 'O' Brady's Dade City →
Dade City Tap House & Spirits, 37916 Pasco Ave, Dade City
4:00 pm - Left Right Center Tournament →
Medley at Mirada Clubhouse, 31800 Cannon Rush Dr, San Antonio
5:30 pm - 3rd Grade Math PM1 FAST
Hammond Odessa, FL 33556
7:45 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Seeking dependable, by the hour, housekeeper in oak creek community.
Honesty and ability to clean. Please message me if you know of someone. Thank you (Nextdoor Oak Creek)
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Baker and Packager Associate at Walmart in Wesley Chapel, Florida in Wesley Chapel. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Wesley Chapel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wesley Chapel here.
🗞 Nearby News
Land O' Lakes
- Book Senior Care Services in Land O' Lakes, FL with Sofia P. from $18/hr (care.com)
- ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93 From Parkinson's (beijingtimes.com)
Lutz
- 12 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Serious Stinyard (bringonthecats.com)
- Alonzo 'Lonnie' Lewis French (yournewslocal.com)
Zephyrhills
- 5249 Vineyard St Unit 5249, Zephyrhills, FL 33542 (redfin.com)
- Donavon G. Laugavitz (villages-news.com)
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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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