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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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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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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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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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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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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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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