WOW’s Thanksgiving Food Drive has grown to become the largest single-day food drive benefitting Metropolitan Ministries. That is a point of pride in our communities and this year, as Metropolitan Ministries works to provide relief for victims of our recent hurricanes, our support is more important than ever to ensure no family goes hungry this […]
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The 2024 Great West Chase will kick off on Sat, Oct. 26, with the 10K at 7 a.m., the 5K at 8 a.m. and the Kids’ Fun Run at 9 a.m. Registration is now open at TheGreatWestChase.com. The race begins on Brompton Drive in West Park Village and heads out along Linebaugh Avenue. Last year,
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Westchase came through Hurricane Helene relatively unscathed. Many communities in Tampa Bay and to our north were not so fortunate and our residents jumped into action to help in any way they could. And then came Milton – a terrifyingly large storm that, at times, took direct aim at Tampa Bay. While things could have
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Just because we don’t have true fall weather in Tampa Bay, doesn’t mean we can’t get in on the fall-themed fun. Here are a few of our favorite fall events Raprager Farms Fall Pumpkin Festival Location: 16907 Boy Scout Road, Odessa Dates: Sept. 20-Nov. 3 Times: Fri, 4-9 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun, 9
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The month of May includes observances like Mother’s Day, International Day of Families, and National Women’s Health Month. What is the common thread? Women. May is also Mental Health Awareness Month, making this a great time to examine how people, especially women, are practicing self-care. Are you finding a good balance between your responsibilities and
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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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The results are in for WOW’s 2023 Holiday Decorating Contest. Our panel of judges spent the weekend taking in all of the wonderful holiday decorations from the list of submissions this year and they all agreed, we have some top-notch decorations in Westchase and our Northwest neighborhoods! Winners are listed below, as well as a
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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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Historically, the phrase, “you play (run, throw, hit) like a girl” has been hurled as an insult on school yards and sports fields. In recent years, a movement has ensued to flip the script and empower young women to redefine what it means to play like a girl. Karlie Mintzer, Recreation Assistant Supervisor at the
