3 Things You Can Do on Patch!

News tips, newsletters and announcements.

  Westchase Patch, simply put, is all about you. We've built this news site so that you have plenty of opportunities to take part and get involved. We hope that our site will strengthen the Westchase community, but we can't do it without you.  1. Send a News Tip At the bottom of the homepage, there's a link that says, "Send Us News Tips." Tell us about stories we should cover. Your tip will be sent straight to Nicole Hutcheson, Westchase Patch's (incredibly grateful) editor. 2. Post an Announcement Post births, graduations and wedding announcements. Tell us who made the honor roll or share school awards, social notes and thank you shout outs. If you're looking for volunteers or searching for your lost dog, we welcome you to call on your …

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Free Tax Prep At Hillsborough County Extension Service

Need to get your taxes done? The county can help.

Hillsborough County Extension Service is offering free tax preparation assistance for those who earned $57,000 or less in 2012. Tax filers will be able to access a self-guided tax preparation program and receive assistance, as needed, from an IRS trained and certified volunteer. This free service will be available by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. starting Feb. 5 through April 9. This service is offered as part of the United Way Suncoast Prosperity Campaign. For a list of other free tax prep sites visit www.myfreetaxes.com/tampa For more information call Lisal Leslie at 813-744-5519. Live in Westchase? The closest free tax prep location is: No appointment is required.

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What Would You Improve in Westchase in 2013?

If you could make a New Year's resolution for your community, what would it be?

More than 45 percent of Americans make a resolution every year, according to statisticbrain.com. Some people vow to live a healthier lifestyle, others promise to spend more time with family, and many say they will try to save money. As millions of Americans make resolutions to improve their lives, what could we do right here in your community to make it an even better place to live? Maybe you'd like to see better traffic control in the area? Perhaps it's time for more parks and playgrounds?  What is on your wish list? What is one thing you would improve in 2013? Tell us in the comment section below or blog about why you love living here!

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How to Post Your Events, Announcements on Patch

It's easy and free to post events to Patch.

How to Post Your Events, Announcements on Patch

Easy step-by-step tips on how to get the word out.

Photo Contest: We Are Westchase

Upload your best photos of yourself, your family, your neighbors or anyone around town.

There are lots of things to love about Westchase, but what really makes it great are its people. That’s why we want to show off the faces of Westchase on Patch. Just upload photos of yourself or anyone who makes this town such a wonderful place to live. It could be your family at the beach or park, your kid’s softball team photo, a group shot of your employees, your favorite bartender or your neighbors hanging out in the community.  Simply add your photo to this gallery, and one lucky winner will have his or her shot chosen to be put on display at the top of our Facebook page for the month of January. You can enter as many photos as you want from now until midnight on Monday, Dec. 31. We'll choose one random winner, who will also receive a…

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Got a Problem? Westchase Patch is Here to Help

We want to hear from you!

Are the potholes on your street driving you crazy? Maybe you’re worried about an overgrown lot near your home? Perhaps you’re wondering why the county hasn’t put in a stop sign at that intersection where you’ve seen three near-accidents in the last week? Westchase Patch is here to help! At Patch, we do more than just serve up stories we find around town. We’re also here to listen to your questions, concerns and comments. From checking into street-level, neighborhood concerns to asking elected officials tough questions about how their decisions impact you we’re ready to help cut through the red tape on your behalf. Westchase Patch is also the place to turn to get your unusual questions about the community answered. If you find yourself …

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3 Easy Ways To Get Your Info Posted On Patch!

Bookmark this page when you're wondering how to post an event, announcement or blog to Westchase Patch.

Would you like to post events, announcements and blogs to Safety Harbor Patch? Keep this article handy for a reference each time there is something you'd like to share with our community. To post events to the site for free: navigate to the Events page and click “Add an Event” on the right side of the page. Tell us all the details about your upcoming event, then click “post my event” at the bottom of the page. That puts the event directly on our calendar. The end result is the same as if a Patch staffer had posted it for you. The only difference is, when you post it, it goes up right away. If you send it to us, you might have to wait until we're done reporting on the school board meeting, photographing an event, meeting with community …

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