Community
West Park Village Plaza Renovations Recap
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 […]
No Hungry Pets
Dr. Andrew Vallo D.D.S. started the No Hungry Pets Program when he opened the Dental Boutique Westchase in 2021. It all started with a dog named Samson. Dr. Vallo and his wife, Dana, were living in Columbus, Ohio, when they decided to adopt a furry friend for their Goldendoodle, Ruthie. At a local shelter, they […]
Making Fitness Stick
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 […]
Pet Fostering 101
In the simplest terms, fostering an animal means taking that animal into your home and providing it with shelter and care until a forever home is found. Those animals could be too sick or young for adoption. They could be facing euthanasia at an overcrowded shelter. They could be homeless after their owner passed. No […]
A Pirate’s Life
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, […]
Play Like a Girl
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 […]
Keeping our Sandhill Cranes Safe
In the span of six weeks, four Sandhill Cranes were hit and killed along Linebaugh Avenue in Westchase. With a body length just shy of four feet and a wingspan of six feet, the sandhill crane is one of the most majestic creatures living among us. Florida is one of the few places in the […]
Aquatic Fitness Classes: New Time & Location
Westchase resident, Linda Senkowicz, launched her aqua fit classes in July of 2023 and the response has been great! These classes are open to all ages and increase muscular strength and mobility while having fun with low-impact moves designed to sculpt and tone the body. Please note the new location and days/times below: Dates/Times Monday, […]
New Arrival
Do you have a new bundle of joy in your home? WOW is happy to share the big news with your neighbors. Simply complete the form below and upload a photo. If you have any questions, email editor@westchasewow.com.
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