Tampa Bay is blessed with miles of shoreline, but not all beaches offer the same experience. Over the years, I have spread my towel out on the powdery white sands of some of the most popular and obscure beaches in the area. Although all are beautiful in their own way, five stand out. Clearwater Beach […]
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Keel Farms is excited to announce the 18th annual Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival will kick-off Saturday April 4, 2026. The Blueberry Festival will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in April (except for Easter Sunday April 5). It has become one of the most attended festivals for both Tampa Bay
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After a few weeks of training in sites throughout Florida and Arizona, major league baseball teams have begun spring-training games. The Tampa Bay area, a key spring-training hub for decades, features eight teams within an hour’s drive of Westchase. For the uninitiated, here’s a primer: What is spring training? It’s the annual training ground for
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Looking for a quality summer camp program for your child? Look no further! We are fortunate in Westchase to have so many quality camp programs just a short drive away. From fine arts to coding and everything in between, there are camps for all interests and age levels. Check out a few of the great
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This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday, offering the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy Florida’s gorgeous winter weather. Below are a few fun ideas to celebrate as a couple, friend group or family. Get out on the water. The storm-free winter months are ideal for a boat ride. Pirate Water Taxi offers
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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
Every year, as Florida’s Gulf waters begin to cool and the winter air settles in, something magical happens beneath the surface. From November through late March, manatees make their annual pilgrimage from the chilly open waters of the Bay and the Gulf into the state’s warm, crystal-clear springs. Manatees, officially known as Trichechus Manatus Latirostris,
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Hillsborough County is home to over 60 conservation parks and nature preserves with more than 300 miles of marked hiking trails. The Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation Department is challenging you to get just a taste of what the area has to offer during the 2025-26 Hillsborough County Hiking Spree. This year’s Hiking Spree features
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As the temperatures start to cool, it’s the perfect time to check out our local farmers markets. Not only will you find everything from fresh, locally sourced produce to handcrafted jewelry, but you will also support local artists, farmers and vendors. Plus, it’s a fun way to get out and explore different corners of the
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Moderate temperatures and ample supplies of food and water bring a number of migratory species to Tampa Bay each winter. While we are fortunate to have a wide variety of birds that call Florida home year-round, winter is the perfect time to get out and spot some visitors from up North. Warblers, goldfinches, American robins,
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