Community
Great West Chase Returns Oct. 26!
The 2024 Great West Chase 5K/10K and Children’s Fun Run will be held on Sat, Oct. 26. Now in its 23rd year, The Great West Chase has become a cherished Westchase tradition that strengthens our community connections while also helping WOW promote school success for underprivileged kids. Each year, our generous sponsors play a huge […]
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. […]
2024 Sales Tax Holidays
Save money on everything from hurricane supplies to concert tickets by shopping during select sales tax holidays. This year’s sales tax holiday season dates have been announced. Below is a breakdown of what you can save on and when. Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Dates: June 1-14, 2024 and Aug. 24 to Sept. 6, 2024 […]
Local Soccer Player Pursuing His Goal
As a kindergarten student at Westchase Elementary, Nick Skubis vividly remembers his answer to the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” His answer was a professional soccer player and he’s never wavered from that dream. At the age of four, Skubis started playing recreational soccer locally in Westchase before joining […]
Coping with Grief on Mother’s Day
“Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o-er wrought heart and bids it break.” ― William Shakespeare, Macbeth Article by Maria T. Aranda, PhD This coming Mother’s Day will be, for many, a day of celebration, flowers and spring-like weather that beckons contentment and merriment. However, for many others, it will not […]
West Park Village Plaza Renovations Recap
Now that our community is 30-plus years old, there are areas that are beginning to show their age. One of those areas is the West Park Village Plaza – what many consider to be the heart of Westchase. During the April 6, 2022, Westchase CDD meeting, Supervisor Greg Chesney presented the idea to redesign and […]
No Hungry Pets
Dr. Andrew Vallo D.D.S. started the No Hungry Pets Program when he opened the Dental Boutique Westchase in 2021. It all started with a dog named Samson. Dr. Vallo and his wife, Dana, were living in Columbus, Ohio, when they decided to adopt a furry friend for their Goldendoodle, Ruthie. At a local shelter, they […]
Westchase Spring Egg Hunt Sponsors
Thank you, Westchase! Thanks to all who came out to the Westchase Spring Egg Hunt on March 24! It was a gorgeous Florida day packed with family fun. Special Thanks to Title Sponsor Taylor Financial Additional Sponsors DJ by Rockatar Music Academy & Studios Bunny pictures by Kelly Szarek Photography Busch Gardens Tampa Bay […]
Making Fitness Stick
Exercise has numerous physical benefits. It can help improve heart health, strengthen bones and joints, improve immune function, and increase energy levels. When it comes to mental health, regular fitness improves mood, relieves stress, improves focus and cognition, enhances self-esteem, and leads to better sleep. The good news is, you don’t have to run a […]
