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WCA Board Votes to Negotiate Three-Year Contract with Greenacre

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The Westchase Community Association Board of Directors held a special meeting on Tues., Aug. 27, to further discuss the candidates for property management following interviews held with incumbent Greenacre Properties Inc. (GPI) on Aug. 12 and Inframark on Aug. 16. Vice President Michele DelSordo kicked off the conversation by informing the audience that both Greenacre […]

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Jacob’s Touch Golf Tournament

Registration is open for the 9th annual Golf Tournament benefitting Jacob’s Touch Foundation. Jacob’s Touch Charity Golf Tournament returns on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Westchase Golf Club. All proceeds will help further Jacob’s Touch Foundation’s mission to provide financial care and assistance through grants for therapy, medical and educational needs to families and

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Bookstores in Tampa Bay

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Local bookstores are making a comeback and they are a great place to stock up on summer reads in air-conditioned comfort. Here are a few of our favorites. Friends of the Maureen B. Gauzza Library 11211 Countryway Blvd, Tampa Located in the lobby of the Maureen B. Gauzza Library, this quaint bookstore offers a wide selection

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RFP Committee Presents Findings to WCA Board and VMs

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Findings were presented to the board at a special meeting on July 8 and to the VMs at their July 9 meeting. Westchase last conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) for property management in 2007. Voting Members and the WCA Board agreed it was time to research what services exist as industry best practices for

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CDD Begins Landscaping RFP Process

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The July 2 meeting of the Westchase CDD began with District Engineer Robert Dvorak’s report and a return to a discussion on the CDD’s role in sidewalk repair. Dvorak had previously supplied the board with a rough estimate of the costs to repair sidewalks in non-gated communities that were not yet funded by the county.

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Westchase Property Management RFP Recap

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Westchase last conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) for property management in 2007. Voting Members and the WCA Board agreed it was time to research what services exist as industry best practices for property management. In May 2022, the WCA Board created an exploratory committee to investigate the current standards for property management services and

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Summer Fun with the Discovery Pass

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By Jeffrey Huggins, Community Engagement Manager With your library card, a world of adventure is at your fingertips. You can choose from a diverse range of experiences, from summertime at the Glazer Children’s Museum to delving into the rich history of La Florida at the Tampa Bay History Center. Step back in time on a

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CDD Discusses Landscaping Concerns

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Chairman Matt Lewis began the June 4 meeting by opening the floor to audience comments. Radcliffe VM took the opportunity to update the board on his efforts gather the requisite number of votes needed to seek board approval to install security cameras. Sixty homes had responded, 80% in favor and 20% opposed. Forty homes had

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Self-Rescue Swim Lessons Save Lives

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The sounds of splashing and games of Marco-Polo will soon be filling our evenings once again. Sadly, 99 children aged newborn to 9 years old died from a drowning accident in the state of Florida in 2023. In a state with a population of over 21 million people, 99 may not sound like a big

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Preparing for a Hurricane

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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.

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