Around Zephyrhills

A 35-acre destination promises manufactured waves, a sandy beach, dining and entertainment in eastern Pasco. Here’s what’s planned—and what still has to happen before visitors can paddle out.

Dining, pools, fitness facilities and racquet courts are planned for the private club, with memberships available to eligible residents and approved nonresidents.

Zephyrhills says sidewalk construction is scheduled to begin in November and should take about six months. The project covers 6th Avenue, Airport Road and several streets in Zephyr Heights, with the city warning that crews, equipment and temporary disruptions are likely in the affected areas.

The Zephyrhills Public Library will host a Halloween costume parade Friday afternoon, with children walking from the library to City Hall for candy, plus crafts and games in the meeting room.

Pasco County’s early-voting window for the 2026 general election is open now through Oct. 31, and Zephyrhills residents have a local site at Alice Hall Community Center. Voters can use any county early-voting location, but they should bring photo and signature ID or be prepared to vote provisionally.

Moffitt’s new research center at Speros in Land O’ Lakes is expected to house about 250 researchers and staff by year-end.