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Board Deliberates Future Use of Lifeguards at Community Pools

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The Sept. 11 WCA Board meeting contained detailed discussions regarding potential changes to lifeguard staffing at the community pools. The board also appointed officers for the coming year. The first item of new business was officer appointments. Michiel Oostenbrink suggested that rather than nominating candidates for various positions, board members have a conversation surrounding each […]

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CDD Board Votes Unanimously to Kill Trail Project

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The Maureen B. Gauzza Library meeting room quickly met its 65-person capacity, leaving a line of residents out the door. Most were in attendance to oppose the CDD’s proposed trail project, which was still in the discussion phase. During the Aug. 19 meeting, the board planned to vote on an agreement with VHB Architects that

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School Options Abound in Hillsborough County

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While our neighborhood schools are excellent, parents have numerous options when it comes to their children’s education. In Hillsborough County, there are school options that cover a wide range of interests and methods of learning. The key is understanding those options and how the application process works. Below, we offer our annual breakdown of the

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A Visit to the Capybara Cafe

Leave a Comment / Diversions & Excursions / By WOW Editor

If you had ever told me that I would enjoy feeding the world’s largest rodents, I would not have believed you. I am not generally a huge animal person, but I have to admit I was intrigued when I learned about the existence of the Capybara Café in St. Petersburg. I decided to experience the

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Fun and Fitness with Hillsborough County

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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

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CDD Approves FY 2026 Budget and Offers Trail Project Updates

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Editor’s Note: The next CDD meeting originally scheduled for Sept. 2 will now be Sept. 9 at 4 p.m. at the Maureen B. Gauzza Library. There will not be a vote on trail project funding during that meeting. The Aug. 5 Westchase CDD meeting began with a call to order of the Public Meeting to

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Charitable Golf Tournaments

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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.

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Sickles Students Provide Support for Cancer Patients

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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.

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Aqua Fitness Classes Return

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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,

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A Day at the Disney of the Netherlands

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My family and I are theme park enthusiasts. We hail from the Midwest, so we’ve spent our fair share of time riding massive coasters at amusement parks like Kings Island and Cedar Point. When we became Floridians 15 years ago, we took a deep dive into theme park culture. Since then, we’ve made countless trips

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