Moderate temperatures and ample supplies of food and water bring a number of migratory species to Tampa Bay each winter. While we are fortunate to have a wide variety of birds that call Florida home year-round, winter is the perfect time to get out and spot some visitors from up North. Warblers, goldfinches, American robins, […]
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When you live in Florida, it is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and take for granted that fact that we live in a vacation paradise that attracted over 105 million visitors in 2022. Winter, with its mild temperatures and lower crowds, is the perfect time to get out and explore all that
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As the temperatures start to cool, it’s the perfect time to check out our local farmers markets. Not only will you find everything from fresh, locally sourced produce to handcrafted jewelry, but you will also support local artists, farmers and vendors. Plus, it’s a fun way to get out and explore different corners of the
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Westchase CDD In July, the Westchase CDD issued a letter informing residents that two public hearings would be held on Aug. 8. The letter also included a table outlining a Comparison of Assessment Rates for FY 2024 vs. FY 2023, based on the proposed budget. The first public hearing on Aug. 8 was to receive
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There was a time when dining out was simply a precursor to the main event of the evening. A night out used to consist of dinner and a movie or dinner and dancing. And while that is still the case on occasion, more and more, dining out is becoming the main event as restaurants find
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July is the perfect time to implement some fresh ideas for summer fun that also have an undercurrent of learning. Below are a few simple ways to get those mental muscles moving again. Let your kids do the cooking Learning doesn’t always have to feel like learning. Cooking with your children teaches a valuable life
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The weeks leading up to a college send off are a mix of excitement and anxiety for both students and their parents. With so much to do in preparation for the big day, it can be easy to overlook some important tasks. Here are four to-dos that will help ensure a smooth transition. Establish a
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It is probably no coincidence the advent of trivia nights coincided with the debut of the much-loved show, Jeopardy! For those of us not lucky enough (or clever enough) to make it onto the Alex Trebek stage, there are plenty of opportunities to test your knowledge right here in your own community. Across the country,
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The Westchase Community Association is pleased to announce a new and improved notification system for all Westchase residents living within the WCA neighborhoods. Custom notification choices include: Swim and Tennis Center News WCA Meetings Westchase Events Communitywide Safety and Emergency Notifications Neighborhood Specific News To sign-up and enjoy this new WCA capability, visit https://westchasewca.com.
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For those who did not grow up along the Gulf Coast – from New Orleans to Tampa – the concept of a krewe may be unfamiliar. The term originally referred to societies in New Orleans that organized the city’s Mardi Gras festivities. It is thought to have been coined by The Mistick* Krewe of Comus,
