Below is a suggested shopping list for the 2024 Thanksgiving Food Drive. Metropolitan Ministries uses these items to create Boxes of Hope, which feed a family for three days over the holidays. Please note that any non-perishable food donations will be accepted. We just ask that you check expiration dates when donating from your pantry. […]
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This time of year, holiday markets and craft festivals pop up across Tampa Bay, offering one-of-a-kind gifts, many of which are made by local artisans. Best of all, several of these markets are held outdoors, allowing shoppers to enjoy the beautiful winter weather in Florida while they shop. Below are just a few markets to
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Girl Scout Troop 1851 is working on their Philanthropy Badge and they have teamed up with the World of Westchase (WOW) to help support their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. WOW’s Annual Food Drive has grown to be the largest single-day food drive benefitting Metropolitan Ministries. Girl Scout Troop 1851 in conjunction with the Eagles Golf
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WCA Treasurer Michiel Oostenbrink reported at the September meeting that he had received final revisions to the reserve study, allowing him and Association Manager Debbie Sainz to update the current draft of next year’s budget. There were overages of approximately $163,000 in this year’s budget as a result of pool deck repairs, pool resurfacing, bathroom
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On Sept. 10, Westchase Voting Members (VMs) held their annual meeting, which marked the election of the WCA Board of Directors. Winning the four seats were Jessica Siddle of The Greens, Jack Maurer of The Fords, Nancy Sells of Harbor Links/The Estates and Theresa Lanzar of Wycliff. They join current board members Michiel Oostenbrink, Terry
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As the weather cools down, WOW is gearing up for the return of our Food Truck Rallies! Each year, we host four food truck rallies in West Park Village in the greenspace on Montague Street. These events are a great way to take a break from the kitchen and mingle with neighbors while enjoying a
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Findings were presented to the board at a special meeting on July 8 and to the VMs at their July 9 meeting. 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
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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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A handful of homeowners attended the resident forum prior to the June WCA Board meeting to express concerns about the association’s decision to close the West Park Village pool for repairs during the height of summer break. Board President Shawn Yesner said the repairs were scheduled to begin on July 8, but that he wasn’t
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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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