There was a time when dining out was simply a precursor to the main event of the evening. A night out used to consist of dinner and a movie or dinner and dancing. And while that is still the case on occasion, more and more, dining out is becoming the main event as restaurants find […]
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On September 12, 2023, the election of three Westchase Community Association (WCA) Board of Directors will take place. Voting members (VMs) will elect the new directors during their Annual Meeting. Each will serve a two-year term. Current WCA directors whose terms expire this year are Eric Holt, Dale Sells and Blakley Echeverry. The WCA Board
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WCA President Shawn Yesner began the July VM meeting, which took place via Zoom, with the Nathan Lafer Community Service Award, saying that the board has been debating whether the award has run its course. They received only two nominations this year; one a previous recipient and the other a good neighbor who didn’t necessarily
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July is the perfect time to implement some fresh ideas for summer fun that also have an undercurrent of learning. Below are a few simple ways to get those mental muscles moving again. Let your kids do the cooking Learning doesn’t always have to feel like learning. Cooking with your children teaches a valuable life
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The weeks leading up to a college send off are a mix of excitement and anxiety for both students and their parents. With so much to do in preparation for the big day, it can be easy to overlook some important tasks. Here are four to-dos that will help ensure a smooth transition. Establish a
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It is probably no coincidence the advent of trivia nights coincided with the debut of the much-loved show, Jeopardy! For those of us not lucky enough (or clever enough) to make it onto the Alex Trebek stage, there are plenty of opportunities to test your knowledge right here in your own community. Across the country,
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When it comes to spending a day at the beach in our area, you really can’t go wrong, but it does help to have an idea of what to expect before you head out. Below, we break down a few of our favorite beaches and what makes them unique. Fred Howard Park Beach: The family
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Engineer Robert Dvorak kicked off the meeting with an update on pond #125, behind Stonebridge. He noted that he had begun working with a surveyor to address drainage issues when they discovered a county-owned pipe that runs underneath Linebaugh Avenue that was almost completely clogged. Dvorak said this could explain the issues with the pond.
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Day passes are a great way to enjoy a mini vacation with all of the amenities while sticking close to home. ResortPass is an online marketplace that offers an easy one-stop-shop for finding day passes to area hotels. Below are just a few of the featured resorts in Tampa Bay that let you live the
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In Florida, Hurricane season runs from June 1- November 30. The information outlined below is offered to help you prepare – especially those who are new to the area. Know your Evacuation Zone If you live in Westchase or the Northwest neighborhoods that receive the WOW, you live in a hurricane storm surge evacuation zone.
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