It has taken a pandemic for many of us to realize just how much we take for granted so many of the ordinary things about our daily lives. One of those things is a trip to the public library. When COVID-19 cases began to surge last March, the Hillsborough County Public Library did the responsible …
The first ever Great West Chase Virtual 5K was held this year due to the pandemic. WOW held a virtual race to still bring in donations to benefit Citrus Park Elementary. The final donation check will be presented before the end of the year to them. We thank all our generous sponsors and participants for …
Every year you likely stand in the holiday lighting aisle wondering if it’s time for your personal conversion. Should you spring for the more expensive LED light strands or stick with the less expensive, energy hogging lights that cost one-third of the LEDs? Strictly judging from an environmental perspective, LED light conversion is worth it. …
WCA Director Joaquin Arrillaga, chair of the Master Plan Committee, is hoping to hear from hundreds of residents of the Westchase Community Association (WCA). His committee has put together a survey about improvements to Westchase’s programs and facilities. Results will help shape three master plans of various time lengths that the WCA Board is expected …
Westchase Master Plan Committee Survey Seeks Resident Input Read More »
Audiences can once again enjoy live performances on a small scale. The Straz Center has developed health and safety protocols in accordance with CDC and OSHA guidelines, while also consulting with medical experts from Tampa General Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, the University of Pennsylvania and The George Washington University. Temperature checks, mandatory face masks and socially …
SATIRICAL NEWS “Just when you think you’re done with not making up your mind about one important decision – wham! – you’re faced with another,” said Julianne Wilbury of Woodbay. “As months go, November is just paralyzing,” she added. Wilbury spent nearly all of October and early November trying to make up her mind about …
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During their Nov. 12 meeting, WCA Board of Directors decided to give AB Tennis a swing at running Westchase’s tennis program. Run by Westchase residents Alex and Christine Bogdanovic, AB Tennis was recommended by a committee made up of directors and Westchase residents and tennis players. Director Jim Brinker said, “I very strongly feel that …
The Nov. 10 meeting of Westchase Voting Members saw a presentation about safety improvements on Sheldon Road. Speaking to VMs were Westchase residents Lisa Silva, Principal Planner with the MPO, and Paula Flores of Transportation Planning. Both went over results of a recent MPO survey about safety on Sheldon Road that hundreds of Westchase residents …
The 80-minute Nov. 10 meeting of the Westchase CDD marked the final meeting for Chair Jim Mills, who didn’t seek reelection in November. The meeting also saw reviews of progress made on two cell towers. CDD Engineer Stephen Brletic mentioned he had reviewed the proposed location along the TECO easement behind the Maureen Gauzza Library. …
CDD Approves Bridges Landscape Project and West Park Snow Machine Purchase Read More »
You’ve likely seen them on the news over recent months. Lines of cars and people queuing for food banks. Those lines go for blocks. With the pandemic’s impact on our national economy, furloughs and unemployment have spiked to levels unseen since The Great Depression. And while initial federal aid helped families make ends meet, that …
Westchase’s 13th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Is Nov. 15 Read More »
