In Florida, summer is more commonly known as “Is it November yet?” This month has been particularly brutal with record temperatures that just won’t quit. We have a few ideas across Tampa Bay to have fun while staying cool. Skate the Day Away What better way to cool off on a hot summer day […]
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Florida is home to an abundance of gorgeous natural springs. Below are six springs, some nearby, others a bit of a drive, and all perfect spots to cool off on a hot summer day. Lithia Springs Lithia Springs Park is well-known for its natural springs, which flow year-round at a crisp 72 degrees into
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Hillsborough County is encouraging students to express their creativity and desire to protect and preserve the environment by participating in the annual Waste Reduction & Recycling Art Contest. Each year, students are invited to create an original piece of artwork inspired by the annual theme and submit it for judging. This year’s theme is “Small
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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
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A West Park Village resident opened the audience forum by inquiring about enforcement of the “No Parking” signs in West Park Village. GAC Chair Rick Goldstein explained that the county will be adding the fire zone markings and the sheriff’s office is obligated to enforce parking restrictions within those zones. He said that the other
Several readers have reached out to WOW to express their concerns with children riding electric bikes and scooters in the center of roads and disregarding traffic signs – making it a dangerous situation for drivers and riders alike. In Florida, riders of legal e-scooters and e-bikes have the same rights, privileges and duties as regular bicycle
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We have compiled an online resource that puts local businesses at your fingertips. WOW’s Online Business Directory features local businesses across a wide range of categories – from painters and plumbers to healthcare providers and real estate professionals. Our directory is broken into categories to make it easy to find what you are looking for.
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Submission Deadline: March 28, 2026 Residents who live within the Westchase Community Association (WCA) can sign up to be part of the Westchase Resident Directory. If you are already listed in the Directory and have no changes, you do not need to do anything. To be listed in the Directory for the first time or
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Summer means 11 weeks of carefree days for children and 11 weeks of planning for parents. That is where WOW’s Summer Camp Expo comes in. There are so many great summer camps and enrichment programs from which to choose in Tampa Bay. The key is finding the right summer program for your child. WOW’s Summer
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The Westchase Facilities Staff is hosting Lifeguard Training in March. What is an ARC Lifeguard class: An American Red Cross certification prepares students to prevent, protect and respond to aquatic emergencies. The lifeguard program aligns with the most current scientific insights and best practices to promote the best possible outcomes when searching for and responding
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