Chances are, you have been spending a lot of time in your own backyard lately. Over the last few months, with recommendations that we stay home as much as possible due to reduce the spread of Covid-19, backyards have become a place where most people have been spending their time swimming, playing and relaxing. You …
Each July some explosive Independence Day celebrations prompt Westchase homeowner complaints. Since it’s legal to buy fireworks in Hillsborough County, it must be all right to use them in Westchase, right? You might be surprised by the actual answer. Under state law, it’s now legal to buy, sell or explode fireworks to celebrate the Fourth …
At their June meeting, the WCA Board tackled resident requests about summer camp and rule reviews. The Westchase Community Association (WCA) Board of Directors began the meeting by eliminating the current Westchase 4.0 women’s USTA team for its persistent failure to meet its membership requirements. West Park Village resident Debbie Dawson participated in the meeting, …
WCA Board Discusses Summer Camp, Hoops Rule and Facility Rule Review Read More »
As residents continue to emerge from safer-at-home orders and begin planning summer vacations and trips, many are turning to cars rather than airplanes. To pass the time, we offer five great podcasts that both adults and teens/tweens will enjoy. (And even if your teen checks out and stuffs in their AirPods, you can continue enjoying …
Five Great Podcasts to Check Out During Long Summer Drives Read More »
SATIRICAL NEWS “It’s utterly bizarre!” said Suzanna Willoughby of The Fords. “This is a perfectly good, $14 pinot grigio but it’s like the Rapture around here.” After sitting on the driveway alone for 45 minutes in a folding chair featuring FSU’s logo, Willoughby acknowledged it was starting to feel a little awkward. “At first I …
Woman Sits on Driveway With Empty Wineglass But No One Joins Her Read More »
Why did the turtle cross the road? Much like the chicken, it simply wanted to get to the other side. Here is how you can help. Turtles sightings are common in our northwest suburban neighborhoods. Chances are most residents have happened upon one of these slow-moving reptiles attempting to cross the road. It can be …
In need of some relaxation and peace after the past few months? Two new businesses in Westchase are here to help. Located in the Westchase Town Center, Spa Zen Aura opened its doors for the first time Feb. 1 and reopened mid-May with COVID-19 precautions in place. Spa Zen Aura offers massages, facials, body exfoliation …
West Park Village Town Center Welcomes New Spa and Yoga Offerings Read More »
Westchase CDD Supervisors dusted off some familiar topics at their June 2 meeting, the second held online since the pandemic’s start, but the most significant news was held until meeting’s end. That’s when Westchase Community Development District (CDD) Chair Jim Mills announced that he would not seek reelection to another four-year term on the board. …
Three seats on the Westchase Community Development District are up for election in November and one incumbent has announced he doesn’t intend to run for reelection. That election will give Westchase residents the opportunity to run for a position as resident supervisor on Westchase’s Community Development District (CDD). Residents of the CDD, which encompasses all …
Westchase CDD Elections See Incumbent’s Seat Open Read More »
The 2020 WOW Sylvester Scholars, young men and women dedicated to both scholarship and community service, aim to make a profound impact on their community and world. They include a dedicated skateboarder, a National Merit Scholar soccer playing midfielder, a black belt pianist and a figure skater who raised funds to travel to Sri Lanka …
