Pasco County Development and Growth Updates

08/31/2026

🚧 TWO MAJOR ROAD PROJECTS MOVING FORWARD IN PASCO COUNTY 🚧

At the next Pasco County MPO Board meeting on **Wednesday, September 3rd at 1:30 PM**, the board is set to add two significant road projects to the county's 2026 Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) priority list:

🛣️ **Rangeland Blvd — Cattle Gap Trail to Bexley Village Dr**
Widens the existing road from 2 lanes to 4 and constructs a new 4-lane roadway along the corridor. Construction is estimated to begin in 2029.
(It should be noted that the current preferred county design does not include a direct highway interchange connecting to the Suncoast toll road).
💰 Total project cost: $77,000,000
💰 TRIP funding request: $38,500,000
💰 Pasco County Share: $38,500,000

🛣️ **Sunlake Blvd — Center Village Dr to south of Appenzeller Blvd**
Constructs a new 2-lane road that will FULLY CONNECT Sunlake Blvd between SR-52 and SR-54 — closing a key gap in one of the area's main north-south corridors. Construction is estimated to begin in 2028.
💰 Total project cost: $24,200,000
💰 TRIP funding request: $12,100,000
💰 Pasco County Share: $12,100,000

**What is TRIP?**
The Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) is a regional planning incentive tool through the Florida Department of Transportation that helps fund regionally significant transportation projects. Through TRIP, FDOT can cover up to 50% of a project's cost, as long as it's matched by a minimum 50% local contribution. Getting these projects onto Pasco's TRIP priority list is a key step toward securing state funding to actually design, acquire right-of-way for, and build them.

📍 Want to see where these roads will go? Pasco County's Rangeland Blvd project page has maps and cross-sections of the proposed route:
https://www.pascocountyfl.gov/services/engineering/rangeland_blvd.php

🗓️ The MPO Board meeting is open to the public. Agendas and meeting materials are posted here as they become available:
https://pascocofl.portal.civicclerk.com/

If these two roads matter to your commute or your neighborhood, this is a good meeting to keep an eye on — and public comment is always welcome at MPO Board meetings.

08/29/2026

Site work is underway on a new Pasco County Fire Rescue station in Odessa.

Station 4, located on SR54 near the Asturia development will be 13,000+ square feet with three bays.

Completion is expected by late 2027.

08/29/2026

Double Branch & The Adjacent Abbey Crossings To Bring New Residential, Retail, Restaurants & More To Just North Of Wesley Chapel  The first shells of customer-facing businesses in two new […]

08/29/2026

Construction work is well underway on the ‘Charleston on Ridge’ apartment complex. A 230 unit development on Ridge Rd about a mile east of Little Rd. The parcel was zoned for this use in 2021 and also includes two retail buildings.

08/28/2026

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08/28/2026

🚨 HUGE DEVELOPMENT NEWS: 240 Apartments & Waterfront Boardwalk Proposed for Former Gil Dawgs Site🚨

The City of Port Richey is looking at a massive transformation. A major new waterfront development is officially on the table, and it’s going to completely reshape the Cotee River Landing / Waterfront Overlay District.

📍LOCATION: West of US 19 near Grand Blvd, right where the iconic Gil Dawgs used to be.🏢 T

PROPOSAL:A massive, two-phase mixed-use project bringing up to 240 multifamily units and 24,200 square feet of commercial/retail/restaurant space.

Here is exactly what is being planned:
🔹Phase 1: Up to 100 multifamily dwelling units.
🔹Phase 2: Up to 140 multifamily dwelling units AND 24,200 sq. ft. of commercial space inside a mixed-use building featuring structured parking.

🌳 THE PUBLIC COMMUNITY PERKS (Phase 2):
• A publicly accessible waterfront boardwalk and promenade 🌊• Vibrant public plazas and a dedicated event lawn 🎤
• Qualifying green open space 🌿
• A brand-new pedestrian walkway connecting directly to Waterfront Park 🚶‍♂️

This project requires a major rezoning request, which means public hearings are officially scheduled. If you want to speak on this, write down these dates:
📅 IMPORTANT PUBLIC HEARING DATES:
1️⃣ Planning & Zoning Board Hearing: Wednesday, September 2 (To vote on the rezoning request)
2️⃣ City Council First Reading: Tuesday, September 22
3️⃣ City Council Final Approval: Tuesday, October 13💬

LET'S TALK: How do you feel about 240 new apartments coming to the Cotee River waterfront? Will the boardwalk and event lawn make up for the added density?

Link to City of Port Richey Zoning Agenda Packet: https://www.cityofportrichey.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3269/090226-PNZ-Agenda-Reduced?bidId=

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08/27/2026

Construction Update: Aqua Harbor Redevelopment Moving Ahead at US 19 & Marine Pkwy 🚧🏗️

If you’ve driven past the corner of US Highway 19 and Marine Parkway in the City of New Port Richey lately, you’ve likely seen heavy equipment on site and progress underway. Here is a quick breakdown of what’s actively taking shape at the Aqua Harbor Redevelopment Project:

Residential Layout: 96 waterfront condo units across two elevated 7-story towers, featuring 2-bedroom / 2-bathroom layouts (1,346 sq. ft.) with deep-water access.

The planned amenities for the condominium include outdoor activity areas (bocce, dog park, pickleball, etc.), a pool and patio area, exterior site lighting and benches along a walkway adjacent to the existing canal and docks.

Hospitality: A 90-room Hilton Home2 Suites hotel integrated into the site to serve visitors and boost local commercial activity. Planned hotel amenities include an elevated deck area, pool, and a meeting/event space and future restaurant/retail space.

Capital Footprint: An estimated $80 million total private investment directly revitalizing this key southern gateway into New Port Richey.

CRA & Municipal Terms: Anticipate $80 million capital investment. Supported by a $7.67M incentive package (including waived building permit and water/sewer impact fees) and projected to yield $30 million in TIF revenue over the CRA's lifespan.

Check out the photos below for a look at the current site work.

08/26/2026

🚨NEW DEVELOPMENT ALERT: Wawa is Heading to Hudson🚨
Construction plans and a building permit application were filed today for a new Wawa location at the southeast corner of US Highway 19 and New York Avenue 🥪⛽
This new site will feature the full signature Wawa layout—including a complete convenience store, food and beverage kitchen, and a multi-pump fuel canopy.
The property is already zoned for this type of use and replaces an abandoned building.

08/26/2026

Odessa Post Office Slated for Expansion on Bird Drive
The US Postal Service is moving forward with a commercial expansion to its Odessa facility. According to site plans filed this week, the USPS is preparing to add 6,030 square feet to its existing building located on Byrd Drive, just off Gunn Highway.

The new construction will integrate directly with the current 24,000-square-foot structure, bringing the total facility size to just over 30,000 square feet to accommodate growing regional delivery demands and operational needs.

Project Specs
Location: Bird Drive (off Gunn Highway), Odessa
Current Facility: 24,000 sq. ft.
Planned Addition: 6,030 sq. ft.
Total Post-Construction Size: 30,030 sq. ft.

08/24/2026

🚨DEVELOPMENT ALERT: Major changes proposed along SR 54 in Trinity! 🏗️📍

Boston-based developer Hg80 Real Estate has officially filed a request to amend the existing MPUD zoning for the 195-acre site along the south side of SR 54, located right between HCA Florida Trinity Hospital and Starkey Blvd.

If approved by Pasco County, this massive project represents an estimated investment exceeding $350 million.

📉 Residential Density Change
While the original 2023 approval allowed for 660 total housing units, the new proposal slightly reduces total residential density to 613 units:

Multifamily Apartments: Increasing from 400 to 483 units
Senior Apartments: Decreasing from 260 down to 130 units
Single Family Homes/Townhomes: (unchanged at 0)

🏨 Big Boost to Retail & A New Hotel
The developer is looking to expand commercial options and add overnight lodging to the corridor:
Commercial / Retail: Expanding from 322,000 to 398,000 sq. ft. (+76,000 sq. ft.)
Hotel: Adding 250 rooms (previously 0)
Medical Office: Unchanged at 100,000 sq. ft.

🛒Tenant Details & Timeline
Retail Brands:There is no official word yet on which specific stores or restaurants will lease here. Conceptual site plans show a mix of big-box retail spaces, smaller inline suites, and standalone outparcels.
Timeline: The project is currently in the design and zoning/permitting phase, with construction expected to start in mid-to-late 2027.

🗓️ What’s Next?
Like all zoning changes in Pasco County, this amendment must go through public hearings. Official dates have not been scheduled yet.

The land is currently owned by the heirs and family trusts of the Mitchell family (the historical owners of the vast Mitchell Ranch in Trinity).