April 22 marks 54 years since the first Earth Day celebration was held in 1970. Twenty million Americans took to the streets, college campuses and hundreds of cities to protest environmental ignorance and demand a new way forward for our planet—and the movement caught on. Today, Earth Day is a global movement, with more than […]
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While the temps may be starting to heat up, there’s still time to get out and enjoy a scenic picnic before the rainy season kicks in. Below are a few of our favorite spots! Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park 8001 Double Branch Rd. Tampa, FL 33635 Just a few miles up the road,
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We put a lot of focus on finding ways for our children to channel their creative energy. But what about adults? It is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind and neglect our creative side. Tapping into our creative energy, however, has numerous benefits – from improving overall mental health to reducing the
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In July of 2000, Lewis and Rama Patterson held the first gathering of the Westchase Seniors group. The idea for the group was born out of a simple inquiry. At the time, the Pattersons were still relatively new to retirement and to life in Florida. After an exhaustive search for the perfect place to spend
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In the simplest terms, fostering an animal means taking that animal into your home and providing it with shelter and care until a forever home is found. Those animals could be too sick or young for adoption. They could be facing euthanasia at an overcrowded shelter. They could be homeless after their owner passed. No
Looking to escape the Florida heat or for one last hurrah before the kids head back to school? Look no further than the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are several mountain towns in Northern Georgia that are nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a range within the larger Appalachian Mountains known for their blueish tinge. Clayton
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Historically, the phrase, “you play (run, throw, hit) like a girl” has been hurled as an insult on school yards and sports fields. In recent years, a movement has ensued to flip the script and empower young women to redefine what it means to play like a girl. Karlie Mintzer, Recreation Assistant Supervisor at the
In the span of six weeks, four Sandhill Cranes were hit and killed along Linebaugh Avenue in Westchase. With a body length just shy of four feet and a wingspan of six feet, the sandhill crane is one of the most majestic creatures living among us. Florida is one of the few places in the
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Summer is just around the corner, which means parents are scrambling to find ways to keep their kids engaged all summer long. For many, that means filling the calendar with summer camps. Before beginning the camp search, it is important to understand the importance of camp. While parents often look to summer camp to keep
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There is still time to take advantage of milder temperatures and treat your pup to a day at the park. Why let the kids have all the fun? Here are a few of our favorite dog parks perfect for letting your four-legged family members run free. Northwest Dog Park 8951 W. Waters Ave., Tampa This
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