Patriotic Golf

The Westchase Golf Club offered players who wore red, white or blue discounts on rounds of golf this weekend through the national PGA Patriotic Golf Days. Special ends today.

Capt. Reports Banner Year on Scallops in Homosassa

Capt. Mark of A Action Filled Adventure has been cooling off during hot fishing days with his family to take a dip into the Homosassa River for some exceptional scalloping

Trout, Snapper, Best Options Around Tampa

Capt. Jason Prieto of Steady Action Fishing Charters said white bait is back on the flats and tells the spots where trout should be the best bet for anglers this weekend

Breeder Reds On Verge of Breaking Loose

Capt. Jazz said the big, breeder redfish offshore are fizing to move in close, and anglers can look for them by spotting a sure sign -- diving frigatebirds.

Net Some Minnows -- It's Mangrove Snapper Time

Capt. Jason Prieto said the summertime mangrove snapper bite is on, and he offers anglers some choice tips on how to lure this great-tasting fish to their ice chests

Alonso Ravens Battle It Out at USF's Sling and Shoot Competition

The Ravens were knocked out in the second round of elimination play, but fared well.

Hit the Greens with Your Child at Westchase Golf Club

Family style quality time is up for grabs at the Westchase Golf Club's Parent-Child Golf Events.

Tips for Your Weekend Fishing Expedition: Tarpon Make Move from Passes to Bays

The summertime beach tarpon follow glass minnows in the bays, where anglers can take advantage of some great silver king action through August

USF George Kiefer's Soccer Camp at Westchase

Friday wrapped a fun week of soccer camp at Glencliff Park for several young people.

High School Football Preview: Alonso Offensive Lineman Defies Convention

Stephen Parks is not your typical offensive lineman. His journey and approach to the game are unconventional, yet he is a leader at the position.

Drop Dead Bait to Beat Summer Doldrums

Dominic Caro of Southeast Fishing Tackle Liquidators uses recent testimonies and his own experiences on the water from the past week to give Westchase anglers their best chance at hooking anything from tarpon to snook

Highlight Play from Pop Warner Team Still Inspires Alonso Running Back

Sophomore Alonso running back Ish Witter remembers the very play that cemented his position.

Big Mangrove Snapper Hanging on Tampa Bay Wrecks

Capt. Jason Prieto of Steady Action Fishing Charters is hopeful for a great mangrove snapper bite by the time the July 16 full moon comes -- but that's not all he has been catching in the Westchase area and beyond

Snook Fishing Suberb in Passes for Capt. Ames

Capt. Stewart Ames of Steady Action Fishing Charters said snook, as well as trout, are hot in the passes, but slot-sized redfish have disappeared

Friday Night Lights Prove Too Tempting for Alonso Senior

Jordan Davis, Alonso senior safety, has played several sports but the lights and drums of high school football captured his interest at a young age.

Permit and Cobia Roaming with Tarpon

Vance Tice of Tampa Fishing Outfitters gives a fishing forecast for Westchase and the Tampa area

As Trout Bite Slacks, Prepare for Summertime Snapper

Capt. Jason Prieto of Steady Action Fishing Charters gives a fishing report for the Westchase area and beyond.

High School Football Preview: Marcus Neuman, One To Watch

The Alonso Raven linebacker has some big shoes to fill this fall.

Hooked on Fishing Host Gives Tampa Bay Outlook

Capt. Bill Miller of Hooked on Fishing with Bill Miller recommends targeting trout, redfish, tarpon or red snapper among many other species this week

Two Hillsborough Soccer Clubs Merge to Form Superpower; Tampa United

The RSL Florida and HC United clubs made their merger official just last month.

Pompano Skipping in Tampa Bay

Vince Scanio from Southeastern Fishing Tackle Liquidators said anglers are reporting pompano have invaded the area -- a typical early-summer happening

Westchase Patch Congratulates Alonso High School's Baseball Team!

The team won the class 6A state title earlier this week.

Mangrove Snapper Make Encouraging Appearance

Capt Ray Markham gives a fishing forecast for Tampa Bay anglers, including a report that mangrove snapper fishing is picking up after a slow season last summer

Youth Triathlon Events Provide Chance to Get Active

Local YMCAs doing their part to keep kids in shape.

Athlete of the Week: Chris Chism

Alonso pitching ace Chris Chism is having one of the best years, closing in on his second state title.

Tarpon, Redfish Should Improve Away from Full Moon

Capt. Jason Prieto of Steady Action Fishing Charters in Tampa gives a fishing forecast

Ravens Defeat Dr.Phillips 4-2; Advance to States

Good defense effort pushes Raves to their third straight state semifinal appearance.

A New Spin On Indoor Cycling

Ryde For Life studio offers intense workout classes on non stationary spin cycles.

Raven Has Been Recruited All His Life.

Alonso junior Brandon Holloway holds the unofficial title of 4A Region 2’s ‘fastest man’ and is well accustomed to recruiting efforts.

Snapper and Snook Among Many Tampa Fishing Options

Vince Tice of T A Mahoney Co. gives a freshwater, inshore and offshore fishing forecast for this week

Raven Record-Holder, a Reluctant Runner?

Alonso senior Franklin Mosely is great in the 400m. He currently holds the school record. However, his journey to becoming one of the four fastest quarter-mile runners in the state was not a typical one.

Absence of Slot Reds a Mystery

Although there is a shortage of slot-size redfish, Capt. Stewart Ames reported that anglers can start hitting the surf for snook.

Alonso Baseball Open Post Season Victorious

The team will play again on Friday at Plant High School.

Tarpon Make Appearance, Redfish Thicker in Cockroach Bay

Capt. Jason Prieto of Steady Action Fishing Charters gives this week's fishng outlook for Tampa Bay-area anglers

Alonso's Quatasia Fantroy: Patch Athlete of the Week

Sophomore Sensation Fantroy Going to State Finals

Alonso Ravens Send Four Runners To State Competition

The heavy hitters for The Ravens came through at Regionals earlier this week.

Congratulations to this week's Patch Athlete of the Week: Gigi Petion

This Alonso senior's selfless act helped another player win the district title.

Alonso Track Sends Several Athletes to Regionals; Boys and Girls Teams Take Third Place

Overall it was a great day for the Alonso Ravens track team despite a season-ending injury to one of their star athletes.

Alonso Ravens Baseball Poised For Districts

The Ravens ball club has claimed the #1 seed in 6A District 8. Westchase Patch takes a look at their season, their team and what’s in store for the boys.

Congratulations to Our Patch Athlete of the Week

Every week, Westchase Pacth sits down with one of our exceptional athletes.