Community
How to Help Victims of Hurricane Melissa
As Floridians, we understand all too well the devastation hurricanes can cause. We also understand how important it is to support those who are hurting. Our neighbors in the Caribbean can use our help. Below are a few tips to ensure your donations are most effective. Look for Reputable Organizations Unfortunately, charity scams abound amid […]
Holiday Markets and Craft Festivals
This time of year, holiday markets and craft festivals pop up across Tampa Bay, offering one-of-a-kind gifts, many of which are made by local artisans. Best of all, several of these markets are held outdoors, allowing shoppers to enjoy the beautiful winter weather in Florida while they shop. Below are just a few markets to […]
Where to Donate Items You No Longer Need
Whether you are taking advantage of cooler weather to do a deep clean or trying to figure out what to do with all those things that didn’t sell during your neighborhood’s fall garage sale, here is a list of a few amazing organizations that can do some good with your unwanted items. Please note: At […]
Fun and Fitness with Hillsborough County
We are fortunate in Westchase to have easy access to community pools and pickleball, tennis and basketball courts. For those looking for a bit more fitness opportunities at an affordable rate, Hillsborough County’s Wellness Access Pass is the answer. The Wellness Access Pass gives you unlimited entry to top-notch fitness centers and open gym sessions […]
Charitable Golf Tournaments
If you love golf and giving back to your community, you’re in luck! Several charitable golf tournaments are coming to the West Chase Golf Club in the coming months. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. UTB Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament Date: Thursday, Sept. 11 Time: Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. […]
Sickles Students Provide Support for Cancer Patients
CARE (Cancer Awareness, Research and Empowerment) club was founded to help raise awareness about childhood cancer and support kids going through treatment. For Ayaan Alinani, launching the CARE club was personal. “I lost a close family member to cancer, and that experience really opened my eyes to how hard the journey can be,” Alinani said. […]
Aqua Fitness Classes Return
Aqua Fit classes return to the Westchase Pool on Countryway Boulevard just in time for the peak heat of summer. Certified Aquatic Fitness Professional and Westchase resident, Linda Senkowicz, is bringing back two exciting class options: Aqua Fitness: A fun, low-impact workout to build strength, boost mobility, and tone your body. Aqua Pilates: A gentle, […]
Preparing for a Hurricane
In Florida, Hurricane season runs from June 1- November 30. The information outlined below is offered to help you prepare – especially those who are new to the area. Know your Evacuation Zone If you live in Westchase or the Northwest neighborhoods that receive the WOW, you live in a hurricane storm surge evacuation zone. […]
New Event Series in Westchase Town Center
Kim Sumerel of Southern Arts and Events is no stranger to hosting successful events. Her background in children’s theater has taken her to schools across the South to host educational theater programs. While living in the Orlando suburb of Lake Mary, she began offering themed events to promote the local artisan community. Sumerel moved to […]
