With both the temperature and vaccination rates on the rise, many are making the transition back to indoor fun. As with everything about resuming “normal” life, it may take some time to get used to activities that were once routine. For those who have not spent much time in indoor public spaces in the past …
Reading is a fundamental part of a child’s education and maintaining good reading habits in the summer months helps keep kids’ minds sharp. Reading also has long-lasting health benefits such as increased cognitive function, memory, vocabulary, empathy and reduced stress. Summer reading programs encourage children to explore new literary adventures while having fun and earning …
As more students set their sights on a four-year degree, college admission is becoming increasingly competitive. And while some universities are going test-optional, Florida’s state schools continue to put an emphasis on a student’s SAT/ACT scores. In Florida, those scores are also a student’s ticket to huge college savings when used in conjunction with GPA …
At their May 11 meeting, Westchase Voting Members learned of a new, expensive requirement for noticing the community about neighborhood guideline amendments that left Bridges VM Dawn Gingrich notably frustrated. Guidelines consist of rules for homes and yards that can apply to the entire community or specific subdivisions. Gingrich, a new VM, has spent the …
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Citing the increase of Westchase street tree removals in April, Westchase CDD Supervisors voted to change their street tree program at their May 4 meeting. That meeting also saw supervisors approve the district’s first step at addressing a turkey vulture issue affecting the eastern gated neighborhoods of The Bridges. The May 4 meeting touched on …
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It’s springtime and you may be getting ready to tackle spring-cleaning. Here are some tips to help you get your home in order. Need more space? You’re not alone. One of the most common requests that Realtors and homebuilders get when buyers are looking for a home is the desire for additional storage space. Though …
It’s time to begin your spring cleaning! The Westchase Fall Garage Sale is Saturday, May 1. The sale is one of two such events held annually on the first Saturdays of May and October. (The Westchase Fall Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021; please mark your calendars.) The garage sale hours run …
On April 13, Westchase Voting Members heard from their new Hillsborough County Commissioner Harry Cohen. VMs also debated punitive fines and fees for homeowners undertaking exterior projects without pre-approval from the Modifications Committee and then seeking approval or forgiveness afterwards. Introducing Cohen, Government Affairs Committee (GAC) Chair Eric Holt stated he hoped Cohen would address …
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At the April Westchase Community Association (WCA) Board of Directors meeting, directors received a financial audit overview from Michael DeMare of Affinity CPA. DeMare said he identified no material weaknesses and added that the WCA’s operating fund assets increased by $100,000 from 2019 to 2020. Meanwhile, liabilities remained consistent around $650,000 with $1.5 million in …
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The April 6 meeting of the Westchase CDD saw supervisors decline a developer’s request to purchase land at Westchase’s eastern entrance. The session also saw the district attorney announce she has hit a snag with their proposed cell tower at Glencliff Park and supervisors talk turkey vultures with WCA representatives. Opening the meeting, CDD Engineer …
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