WOW’s 2025 Summer Camp Expo will be held Wednesday, February 19 from 5-7 p.m. at the Westchase Recreation Center. This is our third year hosting this event which has proven very popular with the Westchase-area community. Last year, we had roughly 500 people stop by to plan their summers! This is the perfect opportunity to […]
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The beloved Westchase tradition returns on Dec. 14 and marks a major milestone. The Westchase Santa Parade is a beloved annual tradition that offers the perfect opportunity to gather with neighbors while awaiting a visit from Santa and his helpers. It is also an event that brings us together as a community to give back
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This time of year, holiday markets and craft festivals pop up across Tampa Bay, offering one-of-a-kind gifts, many of which are made by local artisans. Best of all, several of these markets are held outdoors, allowing shoppers to enjoy the beautiful winter weather in Florida while they shop. Below are just a few markets to
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WOW’s Thanksgiving Food Drive has grown to become the largest single-day food drive benefitting Metropolitan Ministries. That is a point of pride in our communities and this year, as Metropolitan Ministries works to provide relief for victims of our recent hurricanes, our support is more important than ever to ensure no family goes hungry this
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Girl Scout Troop 1851 is working on their Philanthropy Badge and they have teamed up with the World of Westchase (WOW) to help support their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. WOW’s Annual Food Drive has grown to be the largest single-day food drive benefitting Metropolitan Ministries. Girl Scout Troop 1851 in conjunction with the Eagles Golf
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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
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If you have a student who is looking for new opportunities to earn Bright Futures hours, there are plenty of organizations that can use a helping hand. Below are just a few. Metropolitan Ministries Location: Various locations across Tampa Bay What they do: Metropolitan Ministries offers comprehensive services for at-risk and homeless families in underserved
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On Saturday, Oct. 26, hundreds of runners will take off down Linebaugh Avenue, in a race that brings our community together for a great cause. Why we run The Great West Chase launched in 2002 as a simple 5K in a still-developing neighborhood and has grown to be WOW’s largest fundraising initiative of the year.
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The 2024 Great West Chase will kick off on Sat, Oct. 26, with the 10K at 7 a.m., the 5K at 8 a.m. and the Kids’ Fun Run at 9 a.m. Registration is now open at TheGreatWestChase.com. The race begins on Brompton Drive in West Park Village and heads out along Linebaugh Avenue. Last year,
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Westchase came through Hurricane Helene relatively unscathed. Many communities in Tampa Bay and to our north were not so fortunate and our residents jumped into action to help in any way they could. And then came Milton – a terrifyingly large storm that, at times, took direct aim at Tampa Bay. While things could have
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