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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As 2025 came to a close, we were inspired by the many “Best Books of 2025” lists circulating on social media channels, and we decided to create our own by putting a call out on WOW’s Westchase Neighborhood News Facebook page. Thanks to all who responded. Below are the Top 25 Reads of 2025 according
We would like to thank everyone who took part in this year’s decorating contest for helping to spread holiday cheer with your beautiful displays! Thank you also to our judges (who will remain anonymous). They definitely had a tough job this year! We had 30 homes participate across four categories and six neighborhoods vying for
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The holidays are just around the corner and now is the perfect time to fill your calendar with outings that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Here are some of our favorite activities to kick off the holidays for some festive family fun. Busch Gardens Christmas Town Dates: Select nights through
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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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WOW’s 2026 Summer Camp Expo will be held Wednesday, February 25 from 5-7 p.m. at the Westchase Recreation Center. This is our third year hosting this event, which has proven very popular with the Westchase-area community. Last year, we had roughly 500 people stop by to plan their summers! This is the perfect opportunity to
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We’re shaking things up for WOW’s 27th Annual Holiday Decorating Contest. Our Westchase and Northwest neighborhoods are filled with creative holiday displays, and we want to acknowledge our residents’ hard work. Last year, the WOW team put our heads together and came up with some fun new categories that will make the contest a bit
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Now that our community is 30-plus years old, there are areas that are beginning to show their age. One of those areas is the West Park Village Plaza – what many consider to be the heart of Westchase. During the April 6, 2022, Westchase CDD meeting, Supervisor Greg Chesney presented the idea to redesign and
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