2014 October DeSoto Acres Newsletter

October
2014
Large Lots, Natural Florida, Varied Architecture and
a Strong Community
By DeSoto Acres Association Board
UNIQUE IN SARASOTA COUNTY, DESOTO ACRES IS
THE OLDEST SUBDIVISION ESTABLISHED OUTSIDE of
Sarasota city limits. Covering over 850 acres, DeSoto
Acres is the largest one-house per two acres (RE-1)
Low-Density Residential area in Sarasota County.
DeSoto Acres encompasses the area between University Parkway & 47th St and between 301 & Lockwood
Ridge Rd. Our community is made up of 369 parcels
classified as DeSoto Acres Subdivision and Unincorporated Sarasota County. Our community slogan is
“County Estates in the Heart of Town.” As a reporter
once wrote, “Close enough.” Our large residential lots
and location, convenient to many amenities, makes our
community an attractive place to live.
Our history is also far longer than most subdivisions
in Sarasota County. DeSoto Acres was founded by
William Van Dame, a Chicago businessman who
moved permanently to Sarasota in 1923. During the
1925 Florida land boom, he
bought large tracts in North
County including the solid
block of land from the Seaboard Air Line Railway
(now the Seminole Gulf
Line) to Lockwood Ridge
Road, and County Line
Road (now University
Parkway) to 27th St. He
was responsible for bringing many large investors to
Sarasota. Active in the local Chamber of Commerce,
Van Dame raised significant funds for the Chamber’s promotion of Sarasota County. He served as a
director for many years and as president in 1932.
Van Dame was also very interested in athletics. An
avid golfer, he was
one of the pioneers in
the development of
the Bobby Jones and
Sarasota Bay golf
clubs.
Van Dame donated part of his land
holdings for use as a
recreational
park,
school, day nursery
and the site of the
African-American
Galilee Cemetery on
the east side of
Washington Boulevard, south of Myrtle
Street.
His greatest accomplishment was in bringing about
the construction of U.S. Highway 301 linking Tampa
to Sarasota. In 1928 he gave Sarasota County the right
-of-way connection from 27th St. to the county line.
DeSoto Acres started with William Van Dames’ vision for what he called Van Dame Estates. It was an
unusual vision even for the time. As the 1928 ad above
states, “ideal for suburban homes - poultry ranches,
small farms…”
Van Dame Estates was legally established on Feb 3,
1921 with the deed execution. The estates slowly grew
from inception through the 1940’s. County records
show a total of 8 homes which still exist from that
time. Van Dame Estates changed its name to DeSoto
Acres when the County replatted the area on March 5,
1945. Interest in our community picked up in the 1950s
and 1960s. The majority of our existing homes were
built during this time, followed by homes built during
the 1970s. The earliest home dates from 1925, the
Continued on Page 5, see Large Lots, Natural Vegetation
Message from Association President
Robert Heere
I HOPE
EVERYONE
HAD
A
GOOD
SUMMER and was
able to venture to
faraway places, or
at the very least,
found a getaway from the heat. A summer adventure
I remember, and many other DeSoto Acre residents
can remember, is a time when there was no University Parkway, or the traffic and growth that arrived
with it. It was a time when the Parkway was known
as County Line Road and riding your horse through
the trails and down the Road was a great way to
spend a hot Sunday afternoon. Times certainly have
changed. We now have large plazas on each corner
with the development of apartment complexes behind them. We see other large development all along
this Parkway, particularly east, all the way to the interstate. The Desoto Acres Board and you active residents have vigilantly watched and worked through
all of the development around us to maintain our
identity as a neighborhood of “country estates in the
heart of town.”
We recently went before the Board of County
Commissioners to note that we did not have any objections to the rezoning of what was the Hubble
property on University Parkway as it was inline with
the University Parkway West Corridor Plan. Several
commissioners thanked us for our involvement, and
acknowledged Sam Miller, our past association president, for his many years and extraordinary efforts to
protect our neighborhood. Very soon the new University Town Center mall will be opening and I am
sure it will be a wonderful addition to the SarasotaBradenton area. Still, we will have to watch the impact the mall may have on our neighborhood. We
must continue to work together with the county to
preserve and protect Desoto Acres, the great neighborhood it is. A looming priority is to maintain the
peaceful nature of its streets.
I know of several families here in the Acres, that
now have their grown children taking over the houses they were raised in. Legacies such as these speak
clearly of the success we have as an active group
keeping our DeSoto Acres the special place to live
that it really is. I encourage everyone to stay vigilant
so when others look back years from now, they will
still be living in the recognizable jewel known as
DeSoto Acres, our “country estates in the heart of
town.
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Would you Like A
Fall Yard Sale?
SEVERAL
RESIDENTS HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST
in a fall DeSoto
Acres Community
yard sale in addition to our spring
yard sale. A questionnaire / flyer is enclosed in this newsletter with a return envelope for you to voice your opinion for a fall
yard sale or not. We all have a say in this, as it takes a
full community to commit to a community yard sale.
It also takes volunteers to make a yard
sale .successful. Please indicate on the questionnaire if
you can help, put out the five community yard sale road
signs, create the yard sale location map and / or provide
a central location for table top sales. Participation in the
map and / or central location is free with your DeSoto
Acres Association membership.
If we have enough interest and support, the first fall
community yard sale would take place in September or
October, 2015. Let us know by sending in the enclosed
questionnaire or email your responses to Jane
Paquette at [email protected]. Please respond by
Oct. 17th. Thank you for your input.
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Large Lots, Natural Florida, DeSoto Acres ….1
President’s Message………………………….. 2
Would you like a Fall Yard Sale…. ………… 2
Developer Activity …………….…………….. 4
Fall Garden Planting ……………………….... 6
County Prep for Medical Cannabis Zoning ….. 7
DeSoto Acres Memories …………………..... 9
Real Estate Update …………………………. 10
Cops Corner …………………….….............. 12
Assoc. Membership Benefits & Dues .……... 13
Coyote Sighted in DeSoto Acres …….…….. 14
Committees & Directors …………….. ……...14
Business Directory …………………..……... 15
County Phone Numbers & Calendar ……….. 15
DeSoto Acres Sidewalk? …………..…….…. 16
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Developer Activity In
DeSoto Acres Subdivision
THE OWNER OF THE HUBBLE PROPERTY ON UNIVERPARKWAY RECEIVED Sarasota County Commission
Approval to rezone the north two acres from the current
residential one house per two acres (RE-1) to Light Office Planned Development (OPI-PD). DeSoto Acres
Association Board voted in favor of this rezone. This
rezone is in
University Parkway
line with the
County’s Future Land Use
Designation
which
prior
DeSoto Acres
Boards and residents worked
hard to put in
place. The OPI
-PD designation minimizes
the impact on
our low-density
Johnson Ln / 61st St.
residential area.
At the Aug.
27th County Commission Hearing your Association
President Bob Heere stated the Boards support of the
rezone and acknowledged the successful execution of
OPI-PD along our residential border. Commissioners’
Patterson and Mason acknowledged the DeSoto Acres
Community for their active involvement, “how many
times you have packed the chamber when you are not
happy with what is being proposed … we thank you for
coming to express your approval of this project...” Mr.
Barbetta added, “Special thanks to Desoto Acres Neighborhood Association which is a model of an active association over the years.” He also acknowledged the
work of our former president Sam Miller.
Ms. Mason stated how she is encouraging developers
to talk with the DeSoto Acres Community before proceeding with an official land-use change petition. Per
Ms. Mason, “DeSoto Acres opinion is valuable.” DeSoto Acres acknowledged the benefit of these talks, citing
two developers that initiated informal discussions with
the Board and residents, both deciding to adjust their
locations based on our input.
Other activity:
 Potential ALF on University Parkway has not proceeded.
 Potential rezone of 8 acres between 53rd and 51st
West of Shade Ave is inactive at this time.
SITY
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Large Lots, Natural Vegetation continued from Page 1
most recently built in 2014.
DeSoto Acres had deed restrictions. A deed from
the 1950’s had such restrictions as: “(a) The buildings
to be constructed or erected on the lot … limited to a
one family dwelling and one private garage...all business, occupational and commercial enterprises are
hereby expressly prohibited… except that commercial
poultry and agricultural enterprises may be established
in Block “D” and “H”..., (b) No tourist camps … no
trailer camps…, (k) No hogs shall be kept or raised…”
Current zoning no longer allows farm animals. Horses
have been a constant in DeSoto Acres as they are not
considered farm animals.
Our community’s character was defined by these
early deed restrictions. The most defining character is
our large lots. How did our two-acre lots come about?
It was assumed this was because of the original Van
Dame plat of two-acre lots. That’s partly true, as the
majority of DeSoto Acres was platted into two-acre
lots. Research into Sarasota County’s historical zoning
maps between 1960 to 1975 show all of the DeSoto
Acres area, whether included or not in the Van Dame
plat, was zoned E for Estate. The big surprise about
the E Zoning designation is it was for one house per
one acre. The County updated its zoning code in the
‘70s. The new zoning designation for DeSoto Acres
area was RE-1, Residential Estate – One, meaning one
house per two acres. For a short period of time, DeSoto Acres’ residents were given the choice to keep their
parcels one house per one acre rather than automatically changed to the new one house per two acres zoning.
Our current zoning of RE-1 became effective Nov. 11,
1975 in the County Zoning Code, formally creating the
familiar DeSoto Acres’ two-acre lots.
Our large lots are home to quite a diverse domestic
and native animal population. Residents have horses,
dogs, peacocks, and cats. Native and migrating animals include bald eagles, ospreys, sandhill cranes,
hawks, kites, owls, herons, fox, armadillos, bats, river
otters (although not recently seen), coyotes and every
so often a bobcat.
Architecture was never part of the original deed
restrictions as testified by the variety of styles we see
in DeSoto Acres. This variety makes our community
feel more like a natural community. And, it is a testament to the appeal of DeSoto Acres to many different
types of residents.
The one thing we all have in common is our choice
to live in DeSoto Acres on large naturally landscaped
lots, with native animals in the heart of an urban environment. We have a common interest in DeSoto Acres
unique neighborhood character. We come together
around this common interest to enhance DeSoto Acres
by volunteering, or to preserve DeSoto Acres by organizing resident’s for our common interest. Because of
your ongoing support of DeSoto Acres, we are a
strong, vital community.
Let us preserve Van Dame’s vision and maintain our
residential community as the county continues to grow
around us.
A special thank you to residents Jim Gregg for his
research of DeSoto Acres’ history and Jane Paquette’s
research of our historical zoning.
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DeSoto Acres Gardens - Fall Planting
An Interview with Resident Gardener Sam Miller by Diana Harvey
MANY DESOTO ACRES RESIDENTS HAVE VEGETABLE
GARDENS INCLUDING MR. SAM MILLER ON 59TH ST.
He’s been planting a vegetable garden for more than 30
years. Diana Harvey interviewed Sam for his Fall gardening tips.
October is a bit late to begin planting your fall garden, but if you must, successful gardener, Sam Miller
suggests using prestarts rather than seed. “It’s best to
get the garden ready in late August, then fertilize and
plant seeds in early September.”
Fall gardens need ninety days for growth with harvesting in late November. Beginning September 1st
safely avoids the chance of an inevitable frost in December destroying your plants. By using the prestarts,
you would nearly make up for missing the September
growth cycle seed would need. Sarasota Farm and Garden on Beneva has a good selection of prestarts.
“Choose cold hardy plants,” is another Sam suggestion. His favorites include lima beans, collards, mustard
greens, broccoli and onions. “Kale is popular now, and
grows well in the fall.”
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If you are more inclined to container growing, Sam
says nearly anything goes. “Using a container or earthbox allows for a late start, since you can protect the
plants from frosty nights with a sheet and light.”
When asked to share his secrets for his success, Sam
hesitates. “I really don’t mind sharing what I do; it is
just that I am not a conventional gardener. I pretty much
do it my way, and I have had quite a bit of trial and error along the way. Basics I can share are, use the time
release fertilizer. It costs more but it really is better. Use
mulch and don’t be stingy with it, especially since we
have several free sources for it nearby. Andrews Tree
service, a neighbor, will usually drop off mulch at your
house, and it is free for the hauling at Longwood Run
Park. I try for a healthy yard, and that means I want the
four Bs: bees, birds, butterflies, and bats.”
Candy Miller has
taught Sam plenty about
butterflies, but where
does he go for other information? “I have a
large clipping file, but
with the computer, my
favorite site is Florida
Yards and Neighborhoods Handbook. Google
that and you will find
loads of information.
Nine steps to a healthy
yard and garden.”
So any last words, Sam? “The last word is patience.
You need the patience of Job to garden in Florida. You
will meet every bug ever built, in your garden. And be
prepared to water often, you can count on the rains stopping the day you put your seed out; yep, patience… and
a sense of humor. Last words.”
County Preparing Zoning for Medical Cannabis
Any Impact on DeSoto Acres?
SARASOTA COUNTY
VIEWING
ZONING
THE
IS REPOTENTIAL
for growing, processing, research and dispensing medical cannabis.
The DeSoto Acres Association Board takes no political
position; the sole aim is to keep residents informed of
the potential impact the ordinance may have to our residential community.
The upcoming November 4 General Election ballot
includes a referendum that will allow the dispensing of
marijuana for medical purposes with certain restrictions. If the referendum is approved, it is expected
that numerous retail dispensaries could appear within
the County under the current zoning codes as retail
sales and services. In addition it is anticipated that the
growing and cultivation of Cannabis plants will appear
within the County under the current zoning codes as
agricultural uses.
Public hearings are scheduled with the County
Commission on Oct. 8 and Nov. 4.
The Planning Department is proposing an ordinance
requiring approval of a Special Exception for all uses
associated with the cultivation, processing, research
and/or dispensing of medical marijuana. A special exception is obtained through the same process as a rezone, by formal hearings before the Planning Commission and County Commission. The proposed ordinance
also provides for more requirements as follows:
1. Prohibition against loitering in parking areas;
2. Prohibition against drive through facilities
3. Requirement of a 500 foot separation distances from
pre-existing schools, house of worship, day care
facilities, public parks, public beaches;
4. Prohibits dispensaries from being co-located on the
same property with any medical office, pain man-
agement clinic, pharmacy or other medical marijuana dispensary;
5. Restricts hours of operation; and
6. Requires compliance with other federal, state and
local laws.
The proposed zoning in which cannabis cultivation
will be allowed is Open Uses Agriculture (OUA), Rural (OUR) and Estate (OUE) with Special Exception.
Medical marijuana dispensary is a Retail Sales and Service function which will be allowed in Office, Professional and Institutional (OPI) and Commercial General
(CG) zoning with Special Exception. Medical marijuana research and processing will be allowed in Light
Industrial Service designations of Industrial Research
(IR) and Industrial, Light Manufacturing and Warehouse (ILW) zoning with Special Exception.
How does this affect DeSoto Acres Community?
The closest Sarasota County properties zoned as Open
Use A,R or E– is OUE one mile to the east. In north
County, the OUR and OUA are located east of I75.
The growing of cannabis is not likely to impact DeSoto
Acres.
The dispensing of cannabis is possible along our
northern border if a Special Exception is allowed. The
properties fronting University Parkway between Lockwood Ridge and 301 are OPI-PD or can be rezoned as
OPI-PD.
The research and processing of cannabis is possible
across 301 and along part of our southwest border, if a
special exception is approved. About half of the land
west of 301, north of DeSoto Road and east of Old
Bradenton Road is ILW. The industrial parcels at our
southwest border are ILW.
To obtain a copy of the Sarasota County Zoning
Department proposed ordinance, contact Jane Paquette
at [email protected]. Allow 48 hours for reply.
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A Stroll Down Memory Lane in Our DeSoto Acres
From Diana, 31 years on 59th St.
NEW YEAR’S EVE 1983, I was ironing in the family
room, rockin’ in the New Year with Dick Clark. We had
moved in about 7 weeks earlier; no curtains, little furniture,
bliss. Don was working the night shift at the emergency
room. The countdown had just begun on the TV, and suddenly all heck broke loose in the Acres and I hit the floor! I
had no idea that it was a long held tradition that many folks
stepped outside and fired off live ammo to welcome the
New Year. Thankfully, folks use fireworks now.
From Lance, 17 years on 49th St.
WE HAD A FOX OR TWO THAT used to be seen crossing
the back yard at the end of dusk. They used to cross along
the back of the property line, I guess taking a short cut.
They got to be so comfortable and such a part of our routine
that they began to sit in the corner of the yard and rest sometimes, even with the dogs present. They developed an understanding, and would kind of acknowledge each other without an issue. This illustrates one of the things that makes
this neighborhood great. More access to nature.
From Sam, 41 years on 59th St.
MEMORIES, AH YES, THOSE were the days and still are
the days in DeSoto Acres. Years ago, horses roamed at night
to forage on the neighbors lawns. Doors were seldom
locked. The homeowners' association had no issues with
encroaching commercialism, they got us together for a community picnic. There was less traffic and outside noise, so
everyone slept with windows open whenever the temperature allowed. Candy and I love our home in DeSoto Acres!
From Pat, 35 years on 53rd St.
WE ENJOYED RAISING OUR daughters and all their animals and pets in the Acres. One daughter would come home
from school and ride her horse to the 7/11. It was safe then,
I certainly wouldn’t let her do that now. Charlie grew up in
Ohio on farmland, so he has always felt at home here. We
just love the wildlife we share our land with.
Pat and Charlie also note: Charlie is not seeking reelection to the Board in January. Both urge residents to consider the position. “it does not require a huge amount of time
and the board has been very successful in solving problems
that might have turned the Acres into a much different area
than the one we are used to…it is also a good way to meet
your neighbors if you are new to the area.”
If you have a memory you’d like to share in our newsletter please write it down and send to DeSoto Acres Association, P. O. Box 556, Tallevast, FL 34270 or email [email protected], subject line: DeSoto Acres Newsletter
Memory Lane. Thanks!
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DeSoto Acres Real Estate Update
ARTICLE BY: LEE BREWER, BROKER/REALTOR CDPE,
WITH
EQUATOR PLATIMUN CERTIFIED
REMAX ALLIANCE GROUP
APRIL THROUGH AUGUST 2014 INVENTORY LEVELS
continued to decline in Sarasota County while sales
remained stable for the last five months. The number
of pending sales declined over the summer months,
typical of the area’s seasonal sales. There is only slight
variation in the county-wide median sales price of
$195,760, up 0.3% versus year ago. The typical sale
price of single-family homes also remains steady at
$180,000, about 92% of the original list price.
DeSoto Acres (DSA) properties for sale, sold and
foreclosured is quite active. For Sale inventory levels
continue to grow with seven houses currently on the
market at an average asking price of $385,400 or
$153.96 per sq. ft.
Year-to-date the DSA median sale price is $305,000
up 19.6% versus year ago. In the last five months,
Sarasota County
Single Family
April
May
June
July
Aug.
DeSoto Acres
Single Family
April
May
June
July
Aug.
Homes for Sale*
3,297
3,109
2,927
2,765
2,619
Homes for Sale*
5
5
6
7
7
Homes Sold*
759
747
727
643
698
Homes Sold*
0
0
0
1
1
Pending Sales*
715
738
627
593
608
Pending Sales*
0
0
0
1
0
Average Days on
Market*
75
78
78
89
80
Average Days on
Market*
No
Sales
No
Sales
No
Sales
No Data
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Median Sale Price
$196.3 $191.5 $195.0 $201.0 $195.8
(000)*
Median Sale
Price (000)*
No
Sales
No
Sales
No
Sales
$450.0
$349.0
Sold Price vs
Orig. List Price*
Sold Price vs
Orig. List Price*
No
Sales
No
Sales
No
Sales
No Data
97.2%
10
92.1%
92%
91.9%
92.2%
92.3%
there were two single-family home sales in the DSA
area, according to the Multiple Listing Service. One
property listing expired after 263 days on market and
another was withdrawn after 145 days on market.
The two homes that sold in DSA had an average
$400,000 sale price or $129.00 per sq. ft. Two vacant
two-acre lots sold for an average of $122,500.
Foreclosures continue in our area with two properties transferring ownership to financial institutions.
One of these properties has been in foreclosure process
since 2009. Current Sarasota County property records
show six properties in our community owned by financial companies.
The overall real estate market should improve for
the DSA community. As the county improves so will
our area. As Sarasota Association of Realtors® President Peter Crowley stated, “I continue to be impressed
by the staying power of this market as we have now
seen five months in a row with sales above or very near
the 1,000 level. If we remain at this peak activity, and I
haven’t seen any indications of slowing down, we
could see another historic year in 2014. Agents I have
spoken to report no slow down at all for their open
houses, and multiple offers on properties continue to be
the norm as the available inventory continues to
shrink.”
Look for the next DeSoto Acres Real Estate Update
in the January 2015 issue. Until then should you have
any real estate needs, please call Lee Brewer, direct:
941.308.3877, cell:941.724.3448, www.leebrewer.com.
DESOTO ACRES SALES APRIL 2014 - AUG. 2014
DeSoto Acres
Location
Living
SqFt*
Beds/
Baths* Date Sold*
Sale
Price*
Sales
2415 DeSoto
3,313
4/3
7/8/2014
$450,000
2308 59th St
2,878
3/3
8/29/2014
$349,000
59th St / Shade
Vacant
Lot
2 acres
NA
6/9/2014
$125,000
5050 Traylor
Vacant
Lot
2 acres
NA
8/14/2014
$120,000
2800’s 57th St.
2,196
3/2
9/2/2014
3000’s 59th St
1,394
3/2
9/16/2014
Foreclosures
*Data sources: Multiple Listing Service, Sarasota Association of Realtors, Facts and Trends, Sarasota County Property Appraiser and Zillow.com which are solely responsible for their accuracy.
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COP’S CORNER
As Reported by
Sarasota County
Sheriff’s Department
May 1, 2014 to August 31, 2014
THE FOLLOWING WERE INCIDENTS REPORTED within
Desoto Acres Subdivision during the four-month time
period indicated above.
This information is available on the Sarasota County
Sheriff's Website www.SarasotaSheriff.org, “Crime
Mapping.” Your Association also receives monthly
mailings from the Sheriff's office reporting incidents in
our area.
Remember to report suspicious activity to 911.
On the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Website there is
also a link for “Sex Offender Search” to find out if any
sex offenders live near school bus pick-up and drop-off
locations.
Please remember to lock your cars, sheds, doors and
windows when you are out. Put away toys, bikes, golf
carts and any other items. Lock your doors and windows.
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Incidents reported
in DeSoto Acres Community
From May 1, 2014 to August 31, 2014
Date
Crime Type
Location
05/02/2014
Robbery
5100’s 51st Street
05/12/2014
Theft
2800’s 61st Street
06/25/2014
Vandalism
2400’s 51st Street
07/11/2014
Theft
2700’s Johnson Lane
08/06/2014
Theft
5300’s Traylor Ave
08/06/2014
Theft
3000’s 53rd Street
08/06/2014
Theft
4700’s Traylor Ave
08/11/2014
Theft
3100’s 53rd Street
08/11/2014
Burglary
3100’s 47th Street
08/18/2014
Theft
2500’s 49th Street
08/28/2014
Burglary
5100’s Traylor Ave
Please report suspicious individuals or
vehicles right away to the Sheriff’s Department by
calling 911!
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These members have paid 2014:
Abernathy; Alberti/LaChance; Alexander; Anderson; Andres;
Andrews; Arvay; Baker; Ballen; Baxter; Bellamy; Berrier;
Berthold, C; Bournival; Boyd; Brand; Byers: Callahan; Carlisle; Cattin; Cell; Coller; Cristiani; Curtis; Darville; Dehart;
Dewald; Dogancay; Dygert; Eavis; Elliott; Elwood; English;
Fasold; Feagans; Feikema; Feliciano; Fenton; Fernandez; Forgard; Fox; Franklin; Gabbert; Gardy; Garfinkel; Gibellina;
Gimenez; Glanden; Gockley,J&N; Gockley,V; Goodman;
Goolsby; Greenberg; Gregg; Grimes; Handgen; Harvey; Hasselbring; Hayes; Haynes; Heere; Hentowski; Hightower;
Honackie; Horst; Hunger; Irwin; Jackson; Janis; Johnson;
Jung; Jungmann; Kelley; Kelln; Kluver; Kneifel; Kocur;
Kohrs; Latimer; Lenox; Lipman; Lobo; Lonicker; Lovesky, A;
Mainville; Malinsky; Marsh; Martin; Mayer; McElroy;
McNaughton; McNeil/Unus; Menke; Merrill; Miller, S; Montgomerie; Moser; Murphy; Neal; Noël; Norwood-Torok;
O’Connor,Walter; Pace; Pinson; Podgis; Robben; Roberts, J;
Roble; SRQ Monthly Meeting; Schindler; Schweigart; Seyfried; Shinn, Short; Silvis; Slakans; Snyder; Society of the C.
Apos.; Starkey; Stokes; Taylor; Utley; Vande Mheen; Wake;
Walrath; Warren; Welch; Williams,A; Williams,J; Wilson;
Wittman.
These members have prepaid 2015
or later (see year):
Abernathy; Andrews (2017); Baker; Berthold, C (2016);
Brand; Cristiani; Garfinkel (2017); Gibellina (2016); Gockley,
J&N; Gockley, V; Goolsby; Hasselbring; Hayes; Hightower
(2016); Jackson; Janis (2016); Johnson; Kocur; Latimer; Lipman; Lobo; Lovesky, A; McNeil/Unus; Noel; Pinson; Snyder
(2017); Stokes; Welch (2017); Wilson (2016).
Please call 941-650-1600 if your records disagree.
Thank you for supporting your neighborhood.
DeSoto Acres Resident Dues, Business Listing and T-shirt Form
Mail in an envelope to: DeSoto Acres Association, Inc., P.O.Box 556, Tallevast, FL 34270.
Checks payable to: DeSoto Acres Association, Inc.
Apply Dues to year(s):
Work:
Name:
Email(s):
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Email(s):
Property Address:
Mail Address:
City:
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Business Directory Listing:
Company Name
State, Zip:
Company phone number
Phone:
Company Tag Line (48 characters / spaces maximum length)
Cell:
T-Shirt: I want to pur chase ____ L _____XL ____XXL
Fax:
T-Shirt at $5.00 each. Payment of $_________ enclosed.
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Coyote Sighted in DeSoto Acres
SEVERAL FAMILY PETS
HAVE BEEN REPORTED MISSING over the past several
months. The disturbance of
raw land across University
Parkway in Manatee County has no doubt put larger
animals of prey on the
move. Sam Miller reported
a coyote sighting this past
summer. Steve Byers, on 61st far west of Tuttle, is missing a
four-year old white and black male family cat and four feral
cats. The Cristiani family on 61st east of Tuttle sighted a
coyote in mid-September. On Sept. 23rd, Connie on 59th St.,
east of Tuttle, sighted a large, lone coyote on 57th St. during
her evening dog walk.
Much like the bobcat, coyotes generally do not eat dogs
or cats but will kill them to eliminate competition for the
squirrels, rabbits, mice, birds, carrion, and wild fruit they do
eat. Coyotes are active both day and night, but are usually
most active at sunset and sunrise.
When walking in our area in the early mornings or evenings, since we have legitimate coyote sightings, it would be
a good idea to carry mace or pepper spray and some type of
noise maker. Loud noise will keep the coyote afraid of humans. Do not keep uneaten dog and cat food where the coyote can find and eat it, and secure trash cans so coyotes cannot use trash nights for an all they can eat buffet!
Regarding family pets, the best advice at this time is to
keep your pets inside at night. The Florida Fish & Wildlife
Conservation Commission has a website which offers more
information and a phone number to report coyote activity.
DeSoto Acres Website
Is Coming
THE DESOTO ACRES ASSOCIATION WEBSITE, is under
construction. We’ve heard from many DeSoto Acres Association Residents requesting a website. Your Association
Board is looking forward to making this happen in order to
enhance our communication to you.
On the website you
will have information about:
 DeSoto Acres Association Calendar & Meetings
 Current and past Association newsletters
 DeSoto Acres Historical information
 Articles about DeSoto Acres
 And more ...
We hope to have the basic website active by November.
We’ll build on the site over the following months.
This is your DeSoto Acres Association working for you.
DESOTO ACRES COMMITTEES
Land Planning
Laura Andrews
Judy Dygert
Jim Gregg
Diana Harvey
Lance Lobo
Jane Paquette - Chair
Kathleen Raskin
Yard Sale
Cathy Vande Mheen
Judy Dygert
Advertising
Jim Gregg
Diana Harvey
Jane Paquette
Newsletter
Diana Harvey
Jane Paquette
Community Signs
Bob Heere
Jane Paquette
Ted Wittman
DESOTOACRES ASSOCIATION, INC. - 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers
Robert Heere (2016)
President
2960 61st St., Sarasota, FL 34243
941-374-0772
[email protected]
Jane A. Paquette (2016)
Vice President
3133 59th St., Sarasota, FL 34243
941-355-7070
[email protected]
Judy Dygert (2014)
Treasurer
2217 DeSoto Rd., Sarasota, FL 34234
941-650-1600
[email protected]
Anthony Gimenez (2014)
Secretary
2805 61st St., Sarasota, FL 34243
941-737-3544
[email protected]
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Directors
Laura Andrews (2015)
3034 61st St., Sarasota, FL 34243
[email protected]
Terry Lipman (2015)
2710 53rd St., Sarasota, FL 34234
941-504-4386
[email protected]
Errol Darville (2014)
2422 53rd St., Sarasota, FL 34234
941-580-2920
[email protected]
Lance Lobo (2014)
2445 47th St., Sarasota, FL 34234
941-284-7300
Jim Gregg (2015)
2422 53rd St., Sarasota, FL 34234
941-745-0289
[email protected]
Charles Wake (Retiring from Board)
2511 53rd St., Sarasota, FL 34234
941-355-7835
[email protected]
Diana Harvey (2016)
2613 59th St., Sarasota, FL 34243
941-351-5713
[email protected]
Theodore Wittman (2015)
2255 61st St., Sarasota, FL 34243
941-355-1003
[email protected]
Dale H. Hasselbring (2016)
2746 53rd St., Sarasota, FL 34234
941-650-6721
[email protected]
Cathy Vande Mheen (2015)
2843 DeSoto Rd., Sarasota, FL 34234
941-993-0671
[email protected]
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
HOME SERVICES
Fehl-Safe Water Treatment see ad, pg 4..941.322.8286
New installation, existing equipment service and repair
Green Hornet Lawnscape See ad, pg 8.....941.232.4824
Lawn maintenance or complete landscape overhaul
Miller Bro. Septic Service See ad, pg 10...941.371.4162
MBCi When Quality Counts
Professional Plumbing See ad, pg 12……..941.355.5400
Check out Our “On-time or Free” guarantee
Southeast Roofing Consultants, Inc.……941.752.7888
Commercial & Residential CCC025483
Terry Lipman The Right Plant Guy… … ...941.504.4386
ISA Certified Arborist & Agronomist
MEDICAL SERVICES
Abrams Dermatology See ad, pg 10.……..941.926.2300
Your Dermatology Specialists - 3328 Bee Ridge Rd.
Suncoast Family Wellness See ad, pg 9....941.351.8488
Holistic Medicine Services
University Pharmacy See ad, pg 9.……….941.355.2500
Your Friendly Pharmacy at University & Shade
PERSONAL CARE
Luxury Nails See ad, pg 9…….……………..941.360.1025
The Cleanest Nail Salon in Town & great nails
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
301 Kwikie See ad, pg 7……….…………...941.365.4433
Your Neighborhood Printer to over 30 Years
Antique Buyers See ad, pg 6…..……………941.232.1177
Seeking Quality Art & Antiques
Eastep Photography … … … …………....941.355.9605
Art, Advertising, Architecture, Visual Problem Solver
Edward Jones See ad, pg 12……………….941.359.1162
Making Sense of Investing
Gateway Bank See ad, pg 7….……………..941.355.5749
Your locally owned neighborhood bank
Gateway Home Lending See ad, pg 3 ……..941.328.3184
The preferred lender of Desoto Acres
ext. 566
Healing From the Heart ……………….….941.358.0807
Family Business Consulting, Kathleen Raskin MBA CCH
Keels & Wheels Magazine … … … .. …....941.351.2411
Advertising New & Used boat / car sales in SW FL
Pet Therapy, Inc. a 501(c)3 …………………..941.358.2225
Pets Providing Love to Seniors & Veterans
Advertising
Deadline for the January 2015 issue
is Friday, December 19, 2014
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (CON’T)
REMAX Alliance Group See ad, pg 11...941-724-3448
Call Lee Brewer today! Your local real estate expert
Stay True Tattoo ………………………...…941.706.6465
Custom Art & Color by an Award Winning Artist
RESTAURANTS / FOOD SERVICE
Roscoe’s 12th Street Café see ad page 4 .....941.952.1172
We get you started!
The Cookie Cottage ………………....……..941.552.6914
Creative Cookies & Cupcakes for Any Occasion
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
Sarasota Friends Meeting ……………..…....941.358.5759
57th & Lockwood Ridge Rd.
SARASOTA COUNTY (North County)
Animal Services………………………....941.861.9500
Building Permits….……………………..941.861.6678
Code Enforcement ………………………..941.861.5000
FPL (str eet light out)………………...….800.226.3545
Fire Hazards………………………..…...941.861.2290
Garbage and Recycling…………….…...941.861.6731
General number / Call Center……….…941.861.5000
Sheriff Dept. Non-Emergency Number…..941.861.5800
Sheriff Dept. Emergency Number…….….……….911
Waste Management…………...………...941.493.4100
MANATEE COUNTY
Sheriff Dept. Non-Emergency Number …..941.747.3011
N O VEM BE R 4, 2 014
TUESDAY
FEDERAL, STATE AND COUNTY
GENERAL ELECTIONS
FIND YOUR PRECINCT AT:
www.sarasotavotes.com/precinctfinder.aspx
J AN U ARY 15 , 20 15
THURSDAY
DESOTO ACRES ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL RESIDENT MEETING
6:00PM SOCIAL HOUR & BUSINESS SHOWCASE
7:00PM BUSINESS MEETING
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Manasota, FL
Permit No. 1270
P. O. Box 556
Tallevast, FL 34270
Country Estates in the Heart of Town
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DeSoto Acres Association Community Newsletter October 2014
DeSoto Acres Association Land Planning Committee Update
Sidewalks ?
DESOTO ACRES LAND PLANNING HAS NOT
HELD A RESIDENT MEETING, YET WE ARE WORKING FOR YOU. Resident Bruce Snyder forwarded
information to the Land Planning Chair regarding a Sarasota County capital improvement project under review this year for sidewalks on select streets in our community.
A meeting was held in July with the Sarasota
County Project Team and DeSoto Acres Planning Committee members to review the project’s
origination, status and next steps.
The meeting determined: 1) Nothing is finalized. 2) 10 years ago, based on community input, the Sarasota County Commission approved
looking into consideration of sidewalks on three
streets in DeSoto Acres. 3) The three streets are
Tuttle Ave., DeSoto Rd. and 47th St. 4) The only dollars approved by the County are for initial
review of the costs for the project. 5) A County
workshop will be scheduled before the end of
the year to get DeSoto Acres residents input.
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6) There is no coordination with County Stormwater and Drainage, Southwest Florida Water
Management or Traffic regarding this project.
The DeSoto Acres Association Planning
Committee’s statement to the County Project
Team was current resident input is vital and
without coordination with the three County departments, the sidewalk project would increase
drainage and traffic issues within DeSoto Acres.
Selected Streets Proposed for Sidewalks