Whether you are taking advantage of cooler weather to do a deep clean or trying to figure out what to do with all those things that didn’t sell during your neighborhood’s fall garage sale, here is a list of a few amazing organizations that can do some good with your unwanted items. Please note: At […]
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In recent months, the WCA Board and Voting Members have had several conversations during their monthly meetings regarding potential changes to the use of lifeguards at the community pools. Those discussions have revolved around the potential financial, operational and safety implications of reducing or eliminating lifeguards. Several residents have attended recent meetings to share their
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The Sept. 11 WCA Board meeting contained detailed discussions regarding potential changes to lifeguard staffing at the community pools. The board also appointed officers for the coming year. The first item of new business was officer appointments. Michiel Oostenbrink suggested that rather than nominating candidates for various positions, board members have a conversation surrounding each
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The Maureen B. Gauzza Library meeting room quickly met its 65-person capacity, leaving a line of residents out the door. Most were in attendance to oppose the CDD’s proposed trail project, which was still in the discussion phase. During the Aug. 19 meeting, the board planned to vote on an agreement with VHB Architects that
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While our neighborhood schools are excellent, parents have numerous options when it comes to their children’s education. In Hillsborough County, there are school options that cover a wide range of interests and methods of learning. The key is understanding those options and how the application process works. Below, we offer our annual breakdown of the
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If you had ever told me that I would enjoy feeding the world’s largest rodents, I would not have believed you. I am not generally a huge animal person, but I have to admit I was intrigued when I learned about the existence of the Capybara Café in St. Petersburg. I decided to experience the
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We are fortunate in Westchase to have easy access to community pools and pickleball, tennis and basketball courts. For those looking for a bit more fitness opportunities at an affordable rate, Hillsborough County’s Wellness Access Pass is the answer. The Wellness Access Pass gives you unlimited entry to top-notch fitness centers and open gym sessions
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Editor’s Note: The next CDD meeting originally scheduled for Sept. 2 will now be Sept. 9 at 4 p.m. at the Maureen B. Gauzza Library. There will not be a vote on trail project funding during that meeting. The Aug. 5 Westchase CDD meeting began with a call to order of the Public Meeting to
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My family and I are theme park enthusiasts. We hail from the Midwest, so we’ve spent our fair share of time riding massive coasters at amusement parks like Kings Island and Cedar Point. When we became Floridians 15 years ago, we took a deep dive into theme park culture. Since then, we’ve made countless trips
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CDD Chair Matt Lewis began by asking for audience comments. Sturbridge resident Pam Wilcox and Glenfield resident Aaron Garmen both raised questions regarding the proposed trail project that had been discussed during the June meeting. Lewis said Supervisor Greg Chesney had prepared a presentation and he turned the floor over to him. Chesney explained that
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