Community
Charitable Golf Tournaments
If you love golf and giving back to your community, you’re in luck! Several charitable golf tournaments are coming to the West Chase Golf Club in the coming months. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. UTB Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament Date: Thursday, Sept. 11 Time: Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. […]
Sickles Students Provide Support for Cancer Patients
CARE (Cancer Awareness, Research and Empowerment) club was founded to help raise awareness about childhood cancer and support kids going through treatment. For Ayaan Alinani, launching the CARE club was personal. “I lost a close family member to cancer, and that experience really opened my eyes to how hard the journey can be,” Alinani said. […]
Aqua Fitness Classes Return
Aqua Fit classes return to the Westchase Pool on Countryway Boulevard just in time for the peak heat of summer. Certified Aquatic Fitness Professional and Westchase resident, Linda Senkowicz, is bringing back two exciting class options: Aqua Fitness: A fun, low-impact workout to build strength, boost mobility, and tone your body. Aqua Pilates: A gentle, […]
Preparing for a Hurricane
In Florida, Hurricane season runs from June 1- November 30. The information outlined below is offered to help you prepare – especially those who are new to the area. Know your Evacuation Zone If you live in Westchase or the Northwest neighborhoods that receive the WOW, you live in a hurricane storm surge evacuation zone. […]
New Event Series in Westchase Town Center
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 […]
WOW’s Summer Camp Expo Returns Feb. 25, 2026
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 […]
Westchase Lifeguard Certification Class
The Westchase Facilities Staff is hosting Lifeguard Training in March. What is an ARC Lifeguard class: An American Red Cross certification prepares students to prevent, protect and respond to aquatic emergencies. The lifeguard program aligns with the most current scientific insights and best practices to promote the best possible outcomes when searching for and responding […]
2024 Decorating Contest Winners
We added some fun new categories to our 26th Annual Decorating Contest, and our readers responded! We had 34 homes participate across four categories and five neighborhoods vying for the Community Spirit Awards. Our team of judges had a fantastic time driving through our neighborhoods and it was a close race in all categories. Winners […]
A Florida Holiday Gift Guide
It’s that time of year when you need presents for everyone on your list. Whether it’s for a teacher, party host, friend, family member or a Secret Santa gift exchange, look no further than what the Sunshine State has to offer. Many large and small businesses call Florida home and it’s important to support them, […]
