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Issue #290: Broadway Star Returns, Johns Hopkins Wesley Chapel, & Super Bowl XXV Memories
1/15/2025
Ted Grellner
15 Jan
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In this issue of NewTampa | WesleyChapel
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Local News
— $4M Smart Tech Grant Targets Selmon Expressway Congestion
— Wesley Chapel Welcomes Johns Hopkins’ Latest Pediatric Facility
The Arts
— Broadway Star Returns to Tampa for Intimate Performance Series
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— Super Bowl XXV: A Snapshot of an Iconic Event in Tampa
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$4M Smart Tech Grant Targets Selmon Expressway Congestion
The Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) is set to tackle traffic congestion on the Selmon Expressway with cutting-edge technology, thanks to a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The funding will support the implementation of a smart eco-driving system designed to enhance traffic flow and lower vehicle emissions.
This innovative system uses real-time data to communicate with vehicles, encouraging smoother driving patterns and reducing stop-and-go traffic. By minimizing idling and improving fuel efficiency, the program aims to create a more eco-friendly and efficient commute for Tampa drivers.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to integrate smart technology into urban infrastructure, showcasing how technology can address everyday challenges like traffic congestion.
Check out the video for a closer look at how THEA plans to transform the Selmon Expressway into a model for sustainable transportation.
Wesley Chapel Welcomes Johns Hopkins’ Latest Pediatric Facility
Groundbreaking for a new Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital in Wesley Chapel is set for March 27, 2025, marking the healthcare institution’s latest expansion in Florida.
Purchased in early 2024, the 114-acre site off Interstate 75 and Overpass Road will house a state-of-the-art facility aimed at providing comprehensive pediatric care.
The new hospital will feature 56 beds, an imaging center, diagnostic testing, a pharmacy, an outpatient center, dining facilities, and outdoor spaces. This project joins the institution’s existing presence in the state, including Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg and outpatient centers in Tampa and Sarasota.
Recognized as Florida’s top children’s hospital for 2024-2025 by U.S. News & World Report, Johns Hopkins aims to further its reputation for excellence with this expansion, bringing world-class care closer to families in the growing Pasco County region.
Broadway Star Returns to Tampa for Intimate Performance Series
Tampa native Alexis Carra is set to take center stage at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center as part of the “New Tampa Unplugged” concert series.
Known for her work in Broadway hits like Wicked and TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Fosse/Verdon, Carra’s one-woman show will blend storytelling, music, and dance in an intimate performance.
Scheduled for January 17 at 8 p.m., Carra will share personal stories of her journey from local dance classes to Broadway, weaving in her Hispanic roots and family legacy. Highlights include a song from Wicked and a heartfelt rendition of “Paciencia Y Fe” from In the Heights, honoring her late grandmother.
The “Unplugged” series features candlelit cabaret seating, allowing audiences to connect deeply with the performers. Carra describes her show as raw and emotional, offering a glimpse into her life and career that has now come full circle back in Tampa.
Super Bowl XXV: A Snapshot of an Iconic Event
in Tampa
The year was 1991, and Tampa was buzzing with excitement as Super Bowl XXV brought together sports, entertainment, and patriotism during a pivotal moment in history. With the Gulf War unfolding, the event became a stage for powerful messages of unity and support for the troops.
Whitney Houston delivered her legendary rendition of the National Anthem, an unforgettable performance that resonated deeply with the nation. Her voice set the tone for a thrilling game between the New York Giants and the Buffalo Bills, where the Giants clinched a nail-biting 20-19 victory.
The entertainment lineup featured lively performances from the "Up With People" troupe and local youth groups, along with appearances by celebrities like Jon Bon Jovi, who mingled with performers backstage. Fans at Tampa Stadium displayed patriotic fervor, making the event a cultural and historical milestone.
This photo collection captures the energy, emotion, and spectacle of that unforgettable day in Tampa.
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