On September 8, 2026, the election of four 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 Theresa Lanzar, Jessica Siddle, Jack Maurer and Jason Jozefiak. The […]
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During the July 7 meeting of the Westchase CDD Board of Directors, Greens Voting Member Steve Splaine addressed concerns regarding a shortfall in the roadway reserves for The Greens. The concerns arose when residents Gary and Jani Stone discovered that invoices for recent sidewalk repairs had been mistakenly paid out of the Greens roadway reserves
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WCA Board President Michiel Oostenbrink reported at the July Voting Members meeting that the board is working with Inframark to prepare for the upcoming transition from lifeguards to Community Service Attendants (CSAs). He also referenced some staffing changes, noting that the Community Association Manager 2 will be leaving her role. He added that the board
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For Westchase resident and SLAM Academy wrestling coach Alfonso Vargas, wrestling was never part of the original plan. In fact, his journey into the sport began after a disappointment that could have easily ended his high school athletic career before it started. A freshman at Jesuit High School in 2016, Vargas had grown up surrounded
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WCA President Michiel Oostenbrink introduced new Association Manager Rhonda Turner. Treasurer Eric Holt then took the floor to report that the board was beginning the 2027 budget process and Inframark would play a larger role this year. An initial meeting to review reserve items was set for Monday, July 20 at 3 p.m. Holt said
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Greens Voting Member Steve Splaine kicked off audience comments to address concerns regarding a shortfall in the roadway reserves for The Greens. The concerns arose when residents Gary and Jani Stone discovered that invoices for recent sidewalk repairs had been mistakenly paid out of the Greens roadway reserves fund. Prior to the meeting, the Stones
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WCA President Michiel Oostenbrink opened the June VM meeting by expressing his frustration with a number of emails that were exchanged among the VMs shortly before the meeting. Without directly discussing the content of the messages, he referred to some of them as “mean-spirited” and “contentious.” Oostenbrink reminded the VMs that they have the ability
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At the onset of the June 2 Westchase CDD meeting, District Manager Heather Dilley stated that the Public Hearing for the 2026/27 budget will be held on Aug. 4, 2026, at 4 p.m. at Westchase Activity Room on Countryway Boulevard. District Counsel Erin McCormick introduced Marsh Rainey and requested that he be retained as special
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There is a lot of confusion surrounding the care and potential removal of easement trees in Westchase. Trees are a vital part of the ecosystem in Hillsborough County and should only be removed as a last resort. The Natural Resources Division administers the regulations for trees and their removal. Residents of Westchase must also abide
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Summer is here and maintaining good reading habits in the summer months helps keep kids’ minds sharp. Below are a few programs that will keep kids reading all summer long: Hillsborough County Public Library The theme of this year’s summer reading program is One Country — a tribute to America’s 250th Birthday. Readers of all
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