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Sheriff Chad Chronister Addresses Voting Members

WCA President Michiel Oostenbrink began the April Voting Member meeting by introducing Sheriff Chad Chronister. Chronister began his presentation with what he referred to as a “State of the Union” for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Chronister noted that Hillsborough County has experienced an 11% population growth over the last two years and predictions point […]

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WCA Makes Key Votes on Summer Camp and Lifeguards

Two residents made use of the resident forum to share concerns. One shared her thoughts regarding ongoing lifeguard conversations, stating that she felt it was imperative to keep lifeguards for the safety of the children using the pools. Another resident voiced concerns about the recent change requiring residents to show ID to enter the pickleball/tennis

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Where to See Manatees

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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WCA Board Approves 2026 Budget at November Meeting

The November 13 WCA Board Meeting covered a lot of ground. The final vote of the meeting was to approve the 2026 budget, resulting in an annual assessment of  $477. At the resident forum that opened the meeting, Woodbridge VM Rick Goldstein asked WCA Treasurer Eric Holt to clarify comments he had reportedly made indicating

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Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

There’s a certain magic in Florida’s springs. I’m not sure if it’s the crystal-clear turquoise waters coupled with the canopy of Spanish moss–draped cypress trees, or the wildlife that calls it home. But few places capture that wild, old-Florida charm quite like Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, a place where education, conservation, rehabilitation and native

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Westchase CDD Hires New Management Company

CDD Chair Matt Lewis opened the floor to audience comments. Woodbridge resident John Bucceri, who also serves on the neighborhood’s HOA board, asked the board to launch a formal campaign to eradicate Brazilian pepper trees throughout the community. He handed the board members a presentation he had compiled and explained that Brazilian pepper is an

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