Save money on everything from hurricane supplies to concert tickets by shopping during select sales tax holidays. This year’s sales tax holiday season dates have been announced. Below is a breakdown of what you can save on and when. Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Dates: June 1-14, 2024 and Aug. 24 to Sept. 6, 2024 […]
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In Florida, summer is more commonly known as “Is it November yet?” This month has been particularly brutal with record temperatures that just won’t quit. We have a few ideas across Tampa Bay to have fun while staying cool. Skate the day away What better way to cool off on a hot summer day
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Florida is home to an abundance of gorgeous natural springs. Below are six springs, some nearby, others a bit of a drive, and all perfect spots to cool off on a hot summer day. Lithia Springs Lithia Springs Park is well-known for its natural springs, which flow year-round at a crisp 72 degrees into
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Summer is almost here and maintaining good reading habits in the summer months helps keep kids’ minds sharp. Below are a few programs that will keep kids reading all summer long: Hillsborough County Public Library This year’s “Summer Reading Adventure” invites readers of all ages to log reading hours from June 1 through July 31.
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GAC Chair Rick Goldstein began by reopening discussions on the proposed crosswalk connecting Westchase Elementary to West Park Village. “Our community is best served when we are proactive,” he said. “We have a window of opportunity to be at the table when this decision is being made.” Goldstein added that from what he can see,
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Day passes are a great way to enjoy a mini vacation with all of the amenities while sticking close to home. ResortPass is an online marketplace that offers an easy one-stop-shop for finding day passes to area hotels. Below are just a few of the featured resorts in Tampa Bay that let you live the
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“Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o-er wrought heart and bids it break.” ― William Shakespeare, Macbeth Article by Maria T. Aranda, PhD This coming Mother’s Day will be, for many, a day of celebration, flowers and spring-like weather that beckons contentment and merriment. However, for many others, it will not
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When it comes to spending a day at the beach in our area, you really can’t go wrong, but it does help to have an idea of what to expect before you head out. Below, we break down a few of our favorite beaches and what makes them unique. Fred Howard Park Beach: The family
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Now that our community is 30-plus years old, there are areas that are beginning to show their age. One of those areas is the West Park Village Plaza – what many consider to be the heart of Westchase. During the April 6, 2022, Westchase CDD meeting, Supervisor Greg Chesney presented the idea to redesign and
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West Park Village Voting Member Mary Griffin took the floor during the resident forum and thanked Treasurer Michiel Oostenbrink for his thorough reporting. She also requested the board meeting agenda be published prior to the meetings via the WOW Facebook page and spoke in favor of video recording meetings at least on a trial basis
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