“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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As our community approaches three decades of existence, the Westchase Community Development District (CDD) Board is working to develop a longer-range plan for the Westchase Community regarding the facilities for which it is responsible. As an initial step, the CDD Board launched a survey in November of 2023 intended to gather input on key priorities
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Dale Sells of Harbor Links took the floor first during audience comments to share a prepared statement regarding the RFP process. Sells stated that he had observed the process as a board member and as a resident and broke down the timeline, which began at the Feb. 2022 board meeting. He added that in the
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WOW’s coverage of the Dec. 14 WCA Board meeting included a lengthy debate regarding a proposed crosswalk connecting West Park Village to Westchase Elementary School. During the meeting, GAC Chair Rick Goldstein stated he had recently had separate discussions with CDD Chairman Matt Lewis and members of the County’s public works department to discuss the
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Exercise has numerous physical benefits. It can help improve heart health, strengthen bones and joints, improve immune function, and increase energy levels. When it comes to mental health, regular fitness improves mood, relieves stress, improves focus and cognition, enhances self-esteem, and leads to better sleep. The good news is, you don’t have to run a
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District Manager Andrew Mendenhall began the Nov. 7 Westchase CDD meeting by seeking Board approval of the consent agenda, which included resolutions to amend the FY 2023 budget based on year-end numbers and subsequently assign the fund balance for FY 2023. All supervisors in attendance voted to approve. Supervisor Greg Chesney was absent. There were
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Our Northwest neighborhoods are home to a number of trails and bike lanes perfect for a bike ride. Chances are, however, that you have ridden many of these routes over and over again. Now that cooler weather is here, why not head out and try a new cycling route? Tampa Bay is chock-full of bike-friendly
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