Volume 31 Issue 22 October 31, 2023 Scan the QR code to your left with your phone to access our website!
Why Are There So Many Car Washes In Wesley Chapel? By GARY NAGER
Wesley Chapel, New Tampa and the surrounding areas are — fortunately or unfortunately — known for being overrun by regional and national chain restaurants, nail salons, multi-story self-storage facilities and, of course, huge car wash buildings. And, while some of these car wash
EDITORIAL
The Hub at Lexington to add to Wesley Chapel’s list of “Live, Work & Play” options. See page 3
facilities are locally owned and/or regional chains. the trend in this industry is in the growth of large conglomerates offering you the opportunity to have your car washed by giant machines in just a few minutes while you stay seated in your vehicle with the gear shift in “Neutral” and the windows
closed. Most of these car wash facilities offer recurring monthly memberships that the companies are hoping you’ll use like many people do gym memberships — meaning they hope you use them as little as possible or not at all as you continue to pay each month for the equivalent price of two
ANAND VIHAR UPDATE
‘HOP ON A CURE’ FOR ALS!
Despite resident complaints, the developer says his community is still top-notch. See page 8
Zac Brown Band member John Driskell Hopkins to perform at TrebleMakers. See page 28
or three jacked-up individual washes. While they are obviously profitable, why do we already have — and seem to need — so many of them? On pages 4-5, we’ll tell you all about the Wesley Chapel area’s existing car wash places and those still to come.
DINING SURVEY & CONTEST!
November 16 is the last day you can tell us more of your favorite eateries to win! See pages 35 & 37
Check Out Johnny C’s Italian Eatery!
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