WCA President Michiel Oostenbrink began the April Voting Member meeting by introducing Sheriff Chad Chronister. Chronister began his presentation with what he referred to as a “State of the Union” for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Chronister noted that Hillsborough County has experienced an 11% population growth over the last two years and predictions point […]
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Motherhood is beautiful and messy and everything in between. When my oldest son was 3, his preschool teacher worked with each student to create a book they would present to their moms on Mother’s Day. On one page, my son was asked to share what his mom does all day. His answer? “She watches
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Celebrations of motherhood date back to the ancient Greeks and Romans who held ceremonies to honor goddesses Rhea and Cybele respectively. The modern-day celebration of Mother’s Day in the U.S. can be attributed to the perseverance of one woman: Anna Jarvis. Ironically, she had no children of her own. Anna was the daughter of Ann
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Aqua Fit classes return to the Westchase Pool on Countryway Boulevard just in time for the peak heat of summer. Certified Aquatic Fitness Professional and Westchase resident, Linda Senkowicz, is bringing back two exciting class options: Aqua Fitness: A fun, low-impact workout to build strength, boost mobility, and tone your body. Aqua Pilates: A gentle,
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It might still be spring, but the WOW is already gearing up for the 25th Anniversary of the Great West Chase this fall! And the best part? The 25th Anniversary of the Great West Chase falls on Halloween! Mark your calendars for Oct. 31, 2026, and start planning those race-friendly costumes! The Great West Chase
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District Manager Heather Dilley began the meeting with a reminder about the new structure for audience comments. Comments are now permitted at two intervals during the meetings with a 3-minute time limit. Dilley added that those rules also apply to the workshops to allow the CDD time to discuss important business. In his Field Manager
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The WCA board voted unanimously at the April meeting to approve Westchase resident Linda Senkowicz’s 2026 contract to teach water aerobics at the Countryway pool. The rate per lane per hour increased from $4.38 to $4.97 in the new contract. Treasurer Eric Holt then took the floor, informing the board that the first quarter had
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In March, the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board declared a Modified Phase II “Severe” Water Shortage due to dry conditions across the region. After the April issue of the WOW went to press, the District announced that the level shifted to a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage, with new restrictions in place
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In the resident forum, Covenants Committee members Russ Crooks and Charles Stephens took the floor at the start of the meeting to express concern that there had only been one committee meeting since June. Crooks said he was worried that the violation process was getting backed up and wanted to bring it to the
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The first item on the agenda was Resolution 2026-08: General Elections. District Manager Heather Dilley informed the board that Seat 1 (Chris Barrett) and Seat 2 (Greg Chesney) are up for re-election in November. (Note: Chesney is resigning effective May 5, 2026, so his successor will be up for re-election.) Dilley stated that the
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