Community Corner
5 Things To Know Today in Westchase, Mon. Aug. 1
What you need to know to make it a great day!

- MTV turns 30 today. Does that mean it should have a mortgage and 1.5 kids? Perhaps not, but one things for sure is I'm glad to have been a fan of the station when it was just a babe.
- Enjoy the whimsy of the Magical Pirate Doug Capen who will perform magic and balloon making at , 3:30pm today. (17808 Wayne Road, Odessa Florida 33556.)
- Is your kid a word whiz? If so, sign them up for Macy's Spelling Bee, scheduled for Aug. 27 at 2pm at the Citrus Park Mall location. Winners will qualify for a chance to compete in New York City.
- Are you a writer at heart? If so, check out the Florida Writer's Association Meeting today at Barnes & Nobles (11802 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618.) Authors, editors, e-publishers, novelists, short story writers and poets are welcomed. Free.
- Plan ahead: The Westchase Community Development District will meet tomorrow Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 4pm. (Swim & Tennis Center at: 10405 Countryway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33626)
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