There is a lot of confusion surrounding the care and potential removal of easement trees in Westchase. Trees are a vital part of the ecosystem in Hillsborough County and should only be removed as a last resort. The Natural Resources Division administers the regulations for trees and their removal. Residents of Westchase must also abide […]
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Summer is here and maintaining good reading habits in the summer months helps keep kids’ minds sharp. Below are a few programs that will keep kids reading all summer long: Hillsborough County Public Library The theme of this year’s summer reading program is One Country — a tribute to America’s 250th Birthday. Readers of all
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Our Local Guide to Bites & Brews offers a great way to support local establishments while earning entries into our end of summer prize drawing. Participation is easy! Visit the bars and restaurants listed below from June 1-Aug. 24, 2026 Look for the Bites & Brews poster Open the camera on your phone Scan the
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Woodbridge VM Rick Goldstein kicked off audience comments by asking for clarification on who is assisting in the office until a new association manager is hired. Inframark Regional Supervisor Michelle George responded that executives and area managers are rotating in. Goldstein countered that the community is paying for a property manager and we don’t have
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The Westchase HOA Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of residents and guests by preventing and responding to emergencies at the community pools. The ideal candidate is mature, vigilant, and professional, with the ability to enforce pool rules in a friendly manner. Qualifications and Requirements: Valid/current Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification from an accredited organization. (If
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WCA President, Michiel Oostenbrink began the May 12 meeting with several board updates. He began with a staffing update, informing the Voting Members that Inframark had extended an offer to a candidate for the Community Association Manager (CAM) position. Unfortunately, something came up during the onboarding process and Inframark rescinded the offer because the candidate did
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The board also set the high-water mark for 2026-27 budget during the Aug. 4 meeting. Kai’s Regional Supervisor Andy Mendenhall explained that the board would set the high-water mark for the 2026-27 budget during this meeting and then fine-tune the numbers during the next two meetings before voting in August. Mendenhall said the current budget
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WCA President Michiel Oostenbrink began the April Voting Member meeting by introducing Sheriff Chad Chronister. Chronister began his presentation with what he referred to as a “State of the Union” for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Chronister noted that Hillsborough County has experienced an 11% population growth over the last two years and predictions point
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Motherhood is beautiful and messy and everything in between. When my oldest son was 3, his preschool teacher worked with each student to create a book they would present to their moms on Mother’s Day. On one page, my son was asked to share what his mom does all day. His answer? “She watches
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Celebrations of motherhood date back to the ancient Greeks and Romans who held ceremonies to honor goddesses Rhea and Cybele respectively. The modern-day celebration of Mother’s Day in the U.S. can be attributed to the perseverance of one woman: Anna Jarvis. Ironically, she had no children of her own. Anna was the daughter of Ann
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