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Where to Donate Items You No Longer Need

By WOW Editor | October 2, 2025

Whether you are taking advantage of cooler weather to do a deep clean or trying to figure out what to do with all those things that didn’t sell during your neighborhood’s fall garage sale, here is a list of a few amazing organizations that can do some good with your unwanted items. Please note: At […]

Fun and Fitness with Hillsborough County

By WOW Editor | August 29, 2025

We are fortunate in Westchase to have easy access to community pools and pickleball, tennis and basketball courts. For those looking for a bit more fitness opportunities at an affordable rate, Hillsborough County’s Wellness Access Pass is the answer. The Wellness Access Pass gives you unlimited entry to top-notch fitness centers and open gym sessions […]

Charitable Golf Tournaments

By WOW Editor | August 4, 2025

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

By WOW Editor | August 1, 2025

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. […]

Preparing for a Hurricane

By WOW Editor | May 30, 2025

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

By WOW Editor | April 16, 2025

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 […]

Westchase Lifeguard Certification Class

By WOW Editor | January 14, 2025

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 […]

A Florida Holiday Gift Guide

By Danielle Hauser | December 12, 2024

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, […]

WOW’s 2025 Holiday Decorating Contest

By WOW Editor | October 3, 2024

We’re shaking things up for WOW’s 27th Annual Holiday Decorating Contest. Our Westchase and Northwest neighborhoods are filled with creative holiday displays, and we want to acknowledge our residents’ hard work. Last year, the WOW team put our heads together and came up with some fun new categories that will make the contest a bit […]

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