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Pet Fostering 101

By Karen Ring | June 30, 2023

In the simplest terms, fostering an animal means taking that animal into your home and providing it with shelter and care until a forever home is found. Those animals could be too sick or young for adoption. They could be facing euthanasia at an overcrowded shelter. They could be homeless after their owner passed. No […]

A Pirate’s Life

By WOW Editor | May 2, 2023

For those who did not grow up along the Gulf Coast – from New Orleans to Tampa – the concept of a krewe may be unfamiliar. The term originally referred to societies in New Orleans that organized the city’s Mardi Gras festivities. It is thought to have been coined by The Mistick* Krewe of Comus, […]

Play Like a Girl

By Karen Ring | May 1, 2023

Historically, the phrase, “you play (run, throw, hit) like a girl” has been hurled as an insult on school yards and sports fields. In recent years, a movement has ensued to flip the script and empower young women to redefine what it means to play like a girl. Karlie Mintzer, Recreation Assistant Supervisor at the […]

Keeping our Sandhill Cranes Safe

By Karen Ring | April 5, 2023

In the span of six weeks, four Sandhill Cranes were hit and killed along Linebaugh Avenue in Westchase. With a body length just shy of four feet and a wingspan of six feet, the sandhill crane is one of the most majestic creatures living among us. Florida is one of the few places in the […]

Aquatic Fitness Classes: New Time & Location

By WOW Editor | January 29, 2023

Westchase resident, Linda Senkowicz, launched her aqua fit classes in July of 2023 and the response has been great! These classes are open to all ages and increase muscular strength and mobility while having fun with low-impact moves designed to sculpt and tone the body. Please note the new location and days/times below: Dates/Times Monday, […]

New Arrival

By WOW Editor | December 11, 2022

Do you have a new bundle of joy in your home? WOW is happy to share the big news with your neighbors. Simply complete the form below and upload a photo. If you have any questions, email editor@westchasewow.com.  

Westchase Welcome Committee

By WOW Editor | November 5, 2022

Are you a recent new homeowner in Westchase? The Welcome Committee hopes you are getting settled in and meeting your neighbors. Our Village Volunteers are eager to welcome you and help makou feel at home. If you have recently purchased a home in Westchase, look for your Village Volunteer to be delivering a welcome bag […]

Sign Up for WOW’s Monthly Updates

By WOW Editor | September 9, 2022

Stay in the know with WOW’s monthly updates. Our Monthly Update, which arrives on the first of each month, gives an overview of our monthly print publication, plus added content and reminders of what’s in store for the month. Our mid-month E-zine offers updates on local events,  fun guides to help plan your weekend outings […]

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