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Official Publication for East Lake Woodlands Community Association
Volume 15 Issue 6 2015
www.eastlakewoodlands.com
The Score Is:
patrol please call 727-789-1465 or 727-785-7384. For all
emergencies call 911 and for PCSO non-emergencies the number
is 727-582-6200.
By Keith Crank
Vice President and
Controlled Access Chairman
President’s
Message
When this article is published the score on
the SunTrust Gate is two to two. This poor
gate has been run into four times, two times
by visitors to our community and two times
by residents. Hopefully this game will end in a tie with the gate not
being run into again. I would like to take this opportunity to thank
all the people involved in getting the gate back into service within
in 72 hours after it had been damaged. Even though the gate was
back in service quickly, there were some of our residents who felt
it necessary to remove the barricades and leave this outgoing exit
open. Can you imagine what would happen if a vehicle came in
through this outgoing exit and ran head on into someone exiting.
Fortunately our community patrol officers replaced the barricades
on each occasion after someone had removed them. I hope the
person or persons who remove the barricades are able to sleep
at night with a clear conscience knowing that they have done
something which potentially could cause an accident.
By Judy Fosbrook, President
East Lake Woodlands Community!
We need your help! A meeting was held
last month with the Pinellas County fire
department located adjacent to our North
gate. The purpose of the meeting was to
discuss problems the fire department is having when they have
to respond to an emergency. Their fire trucks have to exit onto
Woodlands Blvd. in order to cross at the traffic light. They have the
ability to turn the light green. That’s where they have a problem.
They have encountered residents who speed up to use the green
light rather than wait for the fire truck to exit. The fire department
will be installing a flashing yellow light to warn residents of the
approaching trucks exiting. Interference with the trucks exiting
could result in a terrible tragedy which we all know should not
occurhe. Further, it is interference that can be cited by the Pinellas
Sheriff for that action. Please, let’s do the right, and legal, thing
and obey the fire department.
The new sidewalk along Woodlands Boulevard is now complete
and open for pedestrian traffic. With the sidewalk crossing in front
of several neighborhood entrances, drivers’ need to be alert that
people could now be crossing their entrances. Just take extra care.
Thanks.
June
School has recessed for the summer and our neighborhoods will
have more kids going to and from summer programs within the
community. They will be on foot or riding their bikes so we need
to extra alert and slow down. Last month a resident was ticketed
for driving 51 mph in a 30 mph speed zone.
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East Lake Woodlands
Resident
By Jaime L. Soderland, AMS MBA
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Summer is upon us and it is so important to be aware and respectful of the speed limit
signs. The kids will be out of school soon and they will be enjoying the outdoors. I also
hope to see many of you utilizing the new sidewalks.
the paving work.
Road paving is slated for this year and we have received several proposals that the Board
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ROADS AND
PARKING LOTS:
ENVIRONMENTAL
HAZARDS?
By John Fernsler, resident and elected
member of the American College of Real
Estate Lawyers. <[email protected]>
One can’t go far in East Lake Woodlands (ELW) without
encountering an asphalt paved road or parking lot. In some areas
of ELW you’ll see darkened surfaces when coated with refined tarbased sealants. Both asphalt and the coatings produce polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). Many other things do, too, such as
automobile exhaust, tires, motor oil and charcoal grilling.
Some time ago a report claimed that the runoff from coated
surfaces was the principal pollutant in the waters of Florida. In an
on-line article of April 28, 2015 in the Discovery Digital Network,
Patrick J. Kiger asserts (with scientific study back-up) that rainfall
can turn coal tar sealant into toxic runoff that’s a danger to
creatures ranging from fish to humans. The City of Austin, TX
previously responded to earlier scientific studies done for the U.S.
Geological Survey by banning the use of coal tar sealers.
An industry group countered, arguing that the studies were
flawed. The Pavement Coatings Technology Council (PCTC)
generated Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP)
results showing little difference in stream tar sediments in Austin
from before and then after the ban, showing that the levels were
within regulatory limits. Incidentally, the clay emulsion in some
sealers can clog the breathing apparatus of fish if it leaches into
streams and ponds. The PCTC argues in favor of the benefits of
using the sealers, appearance and longer surface life.
Our own ELWCA Board Member, Chuck Fairman, previously
concluded that, for ELW roads, the cost of using sealers is excessive
when balanced against the benefits. The discontinuance of the use
of sealers may have saved ELWCA many thousands of dollars. A
different conclusion may be reached for local communities’ roads
and parking lots where appearance is a significant factor. Vehicles
in the local areas are not traveling at speeds where rain slick roads
may create liability issues.
Outside
the Gates
By Dick Corrigan, Government Relations
Committee Chairman
If you have driven down Tampa Road
recently you will have noticed some unusual
construction in the parking lot of the
Lockheed Martin plant. The company has
awarded a $5 million contract to Green
Technologies of South Florida for a canopy-style solar array to be
built over the parking lot of its Oldsmar operation. The new solar
array is expected to generate 2 Megawatts (2,000Kilowats) of solar
power by converting sunlight to power through a photovoltaic
process and should meet up to 60 percent of the facility’s energy
demand. The Lockheed solar project will be one of the largest in
the Tampa Bay area. The project is expected to be in operation
by the end of the year.
Lockheed expects to recover its investment in the solar energy
facility in about eight years and is able to use a 30 percent federal
tax credit that expires at the end of 2016 to offset some of the cost
of the project. In addition, the cost of solar panels continues to
drop. The Florida legislature may also help through a proposed tax
break for solar installations for commercial operations currently
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“Outside the Gates”, continued from pg 2
under consideration in Tallahassee. With the recent announcement
by Elon Musk of Tesla fame of a new battery storage technology
called Powerwall, that can be attached to a wall in your garage and
store renewable energy production (http://www.teslamotors.com/
powerwall), is it time for Sunshine State residential consumers to
seriously consider solar installations on their own rooftops?
Florida is like several other states in that it allows “net-metering”,
which simply means that excess renewable energy produced on
your premises can be sold into the grid at a market price. “Net
metering is a service to an electric consumer under which electric
energy generated by that electric consumer from an eligible on-site
generating facility and delivered to the local distribution facilities
may be used to offset electric energy provided by the electric utility
to the electric consumer during the applicable billing period.” Both
Duke and TECO, which service our area, have programs in place,
established under the Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005, and you
can go to their websites to obtain details. Florida’s policy in general
does not provide a limit on the amount of power produced at your
site, but does limit the reimbursable power produced to 2,000
Kilowatts, and allows for settlement at the end of the billing year
at the retail rate. So in theory the consumer could become a net
provider to the electric grid, For most of us that is unlikely based
on a number of factors including the size of your roof and the
level of solification (how much sunlight strikes your roof) and the
likelihood is that most consumers will consume not only the power
they produce but also continue to draw from the electric grid for
power produced by the utility that provides you service. In Florida,
solar power is the best renewable alternative as wind generation is
inconsistent and, while the state produces plenty of biomass that
needs to be converted to power through burning or perhaps via
a fuel cell. So the questions become the capital cost of installing
solar panels and the associated equipment to convert power to
alternating current , the amount of power you consume during the
period when the sun shines and what your usage will be during
periods when you have to buy power from your local utility, The
addition of storage capacity, like the Powerwall, extends the period
of time you might not need to buy power by utilizing the power
stored in the storage device beyond times when the sun no longer
shines. For Lockheed Martin and other commercial entities with
large parking lots or flat roofs and operating hours that principally
coincide with daylight hours (early morning and evening – “the
shoulders” – remain an issue) evaluating the economics of solar
installation should not be a problem. For residential consumers
the economics may be a little more tentative as there are significant
capital costs involved and the rules on using renewable energy
credits (RECs), investment tax credits, state and local subsidies
and tax breaks etc. are complicated.
Generally speaking, if your utility bill exceeds $150 per month on
average you might be a candidate for solar power. However, there
are several steps you should consider before ordering those panels.
A. Conservation is still your best bet – there are numerous
things you can do to reduce energy consumption in your home
including:
i. Fixing drafts around windows, doors and electric outlets,
ii. Installing additional insulation in your roof and other hot
spots,
iii. Cleaning air-conditioning ducts to improve efficiency
iv. Utilizing Energy Star appliances or other energy efficient
devices
v. Installing a programmable thermostat that allows less air con
consumption when you are out of the house.
vi. Other fixes unique to your home and lifestyle, including an
energy audit.
All the above fixes and several others are available through
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licensed contractors and you can research state and federal
programs at your utilities website for programs and associated tax
credits. The Department of Energy (www.doe.gov) offers tips on
energy efficiency for the homeowner as well
B. Solar Hot Water systems – since the water in your hot water
heater acts as an energy storage medium, heating it directly with
thermal solar power (heat rather than photovoltaic power) will
reduce your electric bill. Again you have to consider cost against
savings in light of your family’s life style and usage. Three teenage daughters and frequent showers might be tough to manage,
in more ways than one. This approach can also work for your
pool if you have one.
C. Rooftop solar – This is a big decision given the capital
costs, and there are several steps you should take prior to moving
forward.
i. Check with your Homeowners Association (HOA) as to
whether the bylaws permit rooftop installation
ii. Review your historical energy consumption and the guidelines
provided by your utility as to what they offer. There are several
convenient worksheets that can help in this evaluation. The utilities
also maintain a database of contractors that you can consider.
iii. Get an estimate on costs and the expected amount of power
you can generate as roof type and orientation, tree overhang and
other factors can impact the amount of power you can expect to
generate.
What does the future hold? Currently the penetration of
renewable energy generation at the consumer level is small; about
.7 of 1% in California, the highest, and less than .5 of 1% in
Florida. There is considerable resistance at the Federal and state
legislative level to extending or expanding incentives to renewable
energy and many programs expire or sunset in the next few years.
The public utilities are reluctant to change a business model that
has worked well for over 100 years and has contributed to the
economic growth of the country over that period. On the other
hand, considerable scientific evidence points to the impact of
burning of fossil fuels, on which Florida relies heavily, on climate
change and in our particular situation, to rising sea levels. The
national electric grid, like much of America’s infrastructure, is
creaky and both the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) and the regional Independent System Operators (ISOs)
that manage the system are faced with increasing challenges in
keeping uninterrupted power flowing. While power consumption
has remained flat since the recession; as the economy improves
demand should increase placing more strain on the system
The cost of renewable energy is dropping and new technology
advances, like the energy storage mentioned above, can extend
the period during the day when the average household draws
power from the grid, thus reducing the strain on the system during
normally heavy usage periods, including the shoulders when folks
leave for work and return and industrial, commercial and retail
loads are highest. In all likelihood we will end up with a hybrid
system of a significant amount of distributed energy produced at
the consumer level with a capacity or availability charge paid to
the utilities, on top of actual usage bills, so that the centralized
electrical grid system can be maintained and centrally generated
power is available when renewable is not.
Whatever the outcome, recent developments have accelerated
the discussion and it is certainly time to become more fully familiar
with what the Sunshine State could achieve in terms of solar and
other renewable power. If you are not comfortable with doing
the research, turn it over to those teenage daughters; they will
probably be more knowledgeable on the subject than you suspect.
And they are the ones who will be managing the world, via social
media, in the next 20 years.
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Neighborhood watch Judy Gauron, Controlled
Access Committee
or not “normal”, please call the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
at 582-6200. If it is an emergency or you feel threatened call 911.
Do not put yourself in harm’s way by confronting an individual,
let law enforcement do what they are trained to do. Crimes of Opportunity
Summer vacation is just around the
corner. Please take certain precautions in
and around your home to safeguard your property while you are
away. Stop newspaper and mail delivery. Ask a friend or neighbor
to check your property periodically to make sure your instructions
were followed. Set timers for lights inside your home; rotate the
locations within the home. Motion sensors outside the home are
a must. Burglars prefer to work in the dark, don’t afford them this
opportunity to help themselves to your possessions.
Crimes of opportunity include vehicle burglaries, home
burglaries, purse snatching and any crime that is perpetrated
because the opportunity presented itself. Any burglar, especially
juveniles, will target vehicles that have been left unlocked and are
easily accessible. They’ll take whatever is in plain sight and can
easily be carried away. Laptops, purses, brief cases, GPS devices,
DVDs, money and worst of all, keys to your home and car. If you
are a victim of a crime, do not hesitate, report it to the Sheriff’s
Office and call 582-6200. You may only have lost some change
or a couple of CDs, however, fingerprints and other forensic
information may eventually point to certain individuals leading
to an arrest and conviction.
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Hot Topic
Locking doors to your home, car and garage deters crime.
It is also smart to lock the door that leads into your house from
the garage. If crime is found to be easy and/or profitable it will
continue. A secure and observant community makes crime more
difficult and causes criminals to target easier locations. An open
garage door is an invitation for thieves to help themselves to your
golf clubs, generators and various air or power tools. A refrigerator
stocked with beer is the jackpot for kids looking for “fun.
Everyone has to be vigilant and on the lookout for strangers and
suspicious vehicles or persons. Daytime or nighttime makes no
difference. If you see someone or something that looks suspicious
East Lake woodlands community
patrol report Call 785-7384 or 727-785-1465
April 2015
Patrol Officers responded to
Complaint Calls
(Noise, speeders, solicitors,
Domestic disputes, trespass,
Fireworks, Suspicious persons/cars)
142 Calls
59
Parking Violations
Irrigation Calls
Motor Vehicle/ Pedestrian Accidents
Crimes Reported
161
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2
8
Miscellaneous/Other
75
(Vandalism to mailboxes, gates,
Grass damage, stolen bikes, dumping
All other criminal activity
(Welfare checks, pets, wildlife, all others)
The Sheriff monitored 33 hours
during March 2015
Performed 3 Hours of Presence/Visibility.
Citations 2, Warnings 47
Top speed: MPH 51/30
To form a Neighborhood Watch in your
association, contact Deputy Charles Skipper at
[email protected]
or call 582-5661
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E.L.W. MANAGEMENT COMPANIES
Management & Assocs.
813-433-2000
Aberdeen
Cluster 1
Cluster 2
Cluster 3
Condo 5
Cross Creek
Cypress 1
ELW Community Assn.
Enclave
Greenhaven 1
Greenhaven 2
Greenhaven 3 & 4
Hunter’s Crossing
Pinewinds
Pinnacle
Quail Forest
Silverthorne
St. Andrews
Woodlands Estates
Woods Landing
Worthington
Self-Managed
Avenel
Lake Shore Vista
Warwick Hills
Ameri-Tech Prop. Mgmt.
727-726-8000
Condo 2
Condo 4
Condo 7
Creekside
Turtle Creek 1 & 2
First Choice Management
727-785-8887
The Cove at East Lake
Woodlands
Lake Estates
Preserve
Woodridge Green
Heatherwood/Laurel Oaks
Patio Homes
Holiday Isles Prop. Mgmt.
727-548-9402
Cross Pointe
Caliber Management
727-796-1996
Condo 1
Condo 6
Innovative Community Mgmt.
727-938-3700
Muirfield
Resource Management
727-796-5900
Deerpath
Hunter’s Trail
Citadel Management
727-938-7730
Cypress 3
Woodlake Run 1
Elite Property Mgmt.
727-224-1871
The Meadows
Jim Nobles
727-447-8949
Stonebriar
Progressive Mgmt.
727-773-9542
Cypress 2
Cluster 4
Cluster 5
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Property Group of Cent. Fla.
727-771-7753
Diamond Crest
Isleworth
Sentry Management
727-799-8982
Condo 3
Kingsmill
Cypress I
Turtle Creek 3 & 4
Woodlake Run 2 & 3
As of 4-14-2015
Butler Plumbing Services
Let The Butler Do It!
Water Heaters • Toilets & Faucets
Electric Sewer & Drain Cleaning
Small Job Specialist
Tom Butler 727-236-2452
Jeff Butler 727-236-2257
Christian Owned & Operated
Psalm 90:17
License # RF11061417
7.22.13
Kitchen&Bath Ideas
by Leverette
Since 1995
Port Richey
727-846-9249
26258 U.S. Hwy. 19 N.
Clearwater, FL 33761
727-724-7500
Lic. # C-10265
Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Cabinets • Refacing
Countertops: Granite • Marble • Quartz
Tile • Travertine • Wood flooring
Frameless Shower Enclosures
Quality Work In A Timely Fashion
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From the Editor
By Jeff Hunt,
STUFF
I hope everyone is ready for Summer,
seems like it started a little earlier than
normal this year. I’ve already had the annual
inspection performed on our air-conditioner
and we are ready for the heat. Here’s hoping
your Summer is fun, safe and COOL !
Since I didn’t submit an article last month (first time in 8
years), I have some extra STUFF to share with you this month.
So here we go.............
The final phase of our ELWCA sidewalk project should be
100% complete by the time you are reading this article. All of the
residents in the communities along ELW Boulevard are now able
to get out and safely walk around and enjoy the natural beauty that
is Eastlake Woodlands. Now that the sidewalks are finished, your
ELWCA Board of Directors recently approved the next portion of
our roadways to be resurfaced. The roadwork will begin in late
June or July and run from the entrance to Greenhaven III north
along ELW Parkway up to the southern entrance of Warwick
Hills. Kudos to Board member Chuck Fairman for putting in
the extra effort to get these projects done for our Community.
Please check our ELWCA website for updates as we get toward
the middle of June.
While I’m on the subject of paving I’d like to thank my fellow
Board member Dick Corrigan for reminding me to mention that
Pinellas County is slated to begin paving parts of Eastlake Road
during the month of June. There are two portions of the road to be
paved, one is from Curlew Road up to the intersection just north of
John Chesnut Park. The other portion is north from Keystone Road
to the Pinellas-Pasco line. Obviously the first portion mentioned
will impact ELW significantly, but at this time we aren’t sure which
portion of the work Pinellas County plans on starting first. Again,
please check the ELWCA website for an update.
If you haven’t visited our ELWCA website recently there have
been a couple of small changes to the Home page based on user
feedback. The first change involved putting the phone numbers
for the two manned guard gates of our Community at the top of
the Home page thus eliminating the need to click on a link to find
the numbers. The second change involved moving the Important
Announcements icon to a more prominent location on the Home
page making it easier to find. Thanks for your suggestions.
Just wanted to acknowledge some improvements I’ve seen in
our communities over the last couple of months. Cross Creek has
been wrestling with the reconstruction of the large retention pond
in the middle of their property and it looks like it has been quite an
undertaking. I know it hasn’t been easy or cheap but it looks like
it is going to be a job well done. Thanks to the residents of Cross
Creek for doing the right thing. I also noticed that Cross Pointe is
installing gates at the entrances to their community. Based on past
improvements to their neighborhood, their gates will look great.
I visited Lagerhaus Brewery and Grill for dinner last month for
Mother’s Day and came away impressed. I had a couple of Brats
cooked in beer along with an order of Kaese Spaetzle. Washed it
all down with a Wildberry Lambic and all was right in the world.
I’d also like to thank Manager Chris Ragsdale at Firehouse Subs.
Every time I grab a sandwich there he always remembers me and
has something positive to say. Both businesses are located in our
own Eastlake Woodlands shopping center. And while I’m on the
subject of our shopping center, I recently called Wal-Mart and was
informed they are planning to open their Neighborhood Market
in the old Publix/Sweetbay location sometime in September of
this year.
Before I forget, one more thing on capital improvements to our
ELW Community. The two Controlled Access gates that allow
residents of ELW to enter the shopping center will be refurbished
very soon. The work should be completed over a 10 day period.
Please check eastlakewoodlands.com/ for updates.
Finally, I would like salute our 15 year old Cairn Terrier Sean
Connery who passed away March 31st. A true friend who touched
our hearts like few people ever have, he will forever remind us of
our time well spent. We love you Sean.
– Jeff
“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give
unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.”
-– Gilda Radner
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Fertilize Like a Floridian
Submitted by the Pinellas County Communications Department
Summer rains wash fertilizer into our lakes and oceans, spoiling
our water. That is why it is illegal in Pinellas County to fertilize
your lawn during the rainy season, and it’s also the reason slowrelease products are required the rest of the year. Excess nutrients
cause harmful algae blooms that turn the water a green or rust
color which lower oxygen levels and lead to fish kills. Here are
some tips on how to fertilize like a Floridian:
June through September
Skip the fertilizer. From June 1 to September 30 of every
year, fertilizers containing nitrogen and/or phosphorus cannot
be applied to lawns or landscape plants according to Pinellas
County Ordinance.
Pump some iron. Use Florida-friendly yard products that
contain micronutrients to green up your lawn.
Get better dirt. Add compost or other soil amendments.
Pick better plants. Florida-friendly landscaping needs less
fertilizer, water, and overall care.
October through May
Twice is nice. Fertilize just twice a year, in April and October.
Watch the weather. Rainstorms don’t water in fertilizer – they
wash it away.
Skip the phosphorus. The Tampa Bay region is naturally rich
in phosphorus. Only use phosphorus-based fertilizer if a soil test
turns up a deficiency.
Choose slow-release. Pinellas County law requires lawn or
landscape fertilizers with nitrogen to be at least 50 percent slowrelease (also called timed-release, controlled release, or slowly
available) from October 1 to May 31.
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General Manager
Update
Dan Riker, [email protected]
www.eastlakewoodlandscc.com
As many like to say in this area of the
country we are coming out of season and into
our hot summer months but that is certainly
not the case at East Lake Woodlands Country Club! We keep
the fun rolling at all times. Starting at the beginning of June and
finishing at the end of August we will have our week long summer
camps that include golf, tennis, swimming, and fun for ages 5-11.
This is not just a great opportunity for the members of East Lake
Woodlands Country Club it is also open to all ELW Residents! If
you have any further questions please call Sandy at (727) 7848576 ext. 18 or by email at [email protected].
Summer is upon us and the events are beginning to heat up.
Throughout May and June we have our Wednesday – Saturday
Dinners in a beautifully renovated Compass Grill that allows our
membership to enjoy one of the best dining experiences in Tampa
Bay without leaving their community. We also offer traditions
like the Windfall Wednesday, Pasta Your Way Thursday, Friday
Night Out, and the last Sunday of every month Brunch Buffet,
and much more! Upcoming events include Father’s Day Steak
Night on Saturday, June 20th in the Compass Grill, Cocktails and
Connections, Passion for Fashion Show, Summer Swim Team,
80’s Night Dance Party, and all of your Tennis Mixers/Leagues and
Ladies/Men’s/Couples Golf, and our new Family Foot Golf event!
As a reminder we are celebrating our 40th Anniversary this year
at the club so we invite you to take advantage of our Anniversary
Member Referral and New Member Incentives. The membership
growth is a result of the significant increase in Member Referrals
and New Members coming from ELW Community, all taking
advantage of these benefits. Please come see us today if you are
interested in joining the ELW Family so you can have some FUN
and enjoy all that we have to offer!
On behalf of all of us at the club we want to thank you for your
continued support and feedback. We are very thankful for being
part of this great community. As we say “As the club grows, the
community grows, and as the community grows, the club grows”,
so stop by the club today and join the FUN!
[email protected]
www.eastlakewoodlandscc.com
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Dog Heatstroke Survival Guide
TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION:
• Get into the shade
• Apply cool water to the inner thighs, stomach and foot pads
• Use running water
• Never submerge your dog in water, this could cool the dog
too rapidly, leading to further complications
• Use cool – not cold water, cold water cause the blood vessels
to constrict, which slows the cooling process
• Don’t cover the dog
• Keep the dog slowly moving
• Offer small amounts of cool water
to drink
• Get To Your Vet
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REAL ESTATE TODAY!
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mid-range window replacements and bath updates and upgrades.
Hugh A. Lichter, M.A. REALTOR®,
Century 21 East Lake Realty and Leasing
“It’s important to meet, not exceed, what’s standard for the
neighborhood, and to also consider expected length of time in the
property,” Coyle says.
We often are asked “Is it smart to do a full remodel or are there
certain upgrades or updates that are more cost effective?”
Further, in general, we all know that making routine home
repairs is essential to maintaining a home’s value. A house that
has been well-maintained will likely have a higher value to a buyer
than a similar house that is in disrepair. For example, replacing
worn out trim, soffits, etc. will help preserve the home’s value
when compared to similar homes in the area that have not had
this type of maintenance done.
This is a great question, and recent information coming from
the Appraisal Institute provides advice that homeowners should
choose certain “strategic” upgrades and updates to see the greatest
potential return on investment, as well as updated “livability”.
“In general, simpler, less expensive projects have the best costto-value ratio,” says Appraisal Institute President M. Lance Coyle,
MAI, SRA. “Homeowners should invest in projects that are most
likely to preserve the value of their homes.”
And, to support this, Remodeling magazine’s most recent Cost
vs. Value report, notes that only five projects saw their cost-tovalue ratios rise over the past year: roofing replacement, garage
door replacement, updated steel entry door replacement, full
exterior sealing and painting (or siding replacement in homes with
siding), and other entry door replacement. Among projects with
the biggest cost benefit declines were two-story additions, deck
additions, and full master suite and kitchen remodels.
Other minor projects with potential major payoffs, says the
Cost vs. Value report, are mid-range and upscale garage door
replacements, exterior upgrades like shutters/columns, etc.,
For an unbiased analysis of what their home would be worth
both before and after an improvement project, a homeowner
should contact a realtor, who can also work with a qualified
real estate appraiser, if needed. We’d analyze the homeowner’s
property, weigh the cost of rehabilitation and provide an estimate
of the property’s value before and after the improvement. A realtor
with construction experience (like me!) would be most helpful!
Overall, making minor home improvements increases the
likelihood that home sellers will get the best return on their
investment. Knowing the various buyer segments, as we have
discussed in previous articles, is important for any potential seller
or buyer.
If you are even thinking of selling, you owe it to yourself to have
a conversation with a real estate professional. We can give you
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Critters
Dangerous to Pets
By Pam Brown, ELW resident
After the article that I wrote a couple of
months ago about plants poisonous to pets,
my husband suggested that it might be good
to do an article on common critters in our
environment that are venomous and a danger to pets. I urge
you to familiarize yourself with these dangers so that you will
know what to do if your pet encounters any of these critters and
is bitten or stung.
We have several snakes, a
toad, spiders, stinging insects
and fire ants, as well as
raccoons that might be rabid
that are all dangerous. And,
we must be on the lookout for
any alligators that might be
around. The most dangerous
of these are the snakes and
the giant cane or marine toad.
Pygmy Rattlesnake
The venomous snakes that we might see in this area include
pygmy rattlesnakes, cottonmouths (also called water moccasins),
coral snakes and less commonly the diamondback rattlesnake.
I have seen a number of pygmy
rattlesnakes in my yard and several
cottonmouths. The bite from any of
these snakes is very dangerous and
should be treated by a veterinarian.
Two University of Florida (UF)
publications “Recognizing Florida’s
Venomous Snakes” https://
Cotton Mouth Snake
edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/UW/
UW22900.pdf and “Dealing with Snakes in Florida’s Residential
Areas” http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw258 offer good information on
identifying all of these snakes, as well as the non-venomous snakes
that are very beneficial and should be preserved.
Pets, especially dogs, are naturally curious animals and tend to
get bitten on the nose. Pet WebMD offers advice on snake bite
safety and prevention on the Internet at: http://pets.webmd.com/
snake-bite-safety-prevention-pet
The largest of the frogs and toads found in Florida is the
giant toad (a.k.a. Marine Toad or
Cane Toad). The giant toad is not
native to the United States and, as
with many invaders, it was originally
purposefully released in the U.S. in
an effort to control grubs in sugar
cane fields. These toads have very
potent venom that is carried in large
glands on either side of the head.
Giant Cane Toad
When threatened or handled they
excrete milky venom so that it covers their body. This secreted
venom can irritate your skin, burn eyes and kill cats and dogs if
they ingest the secretion.
Symptoms of giant toad poisoning include almost immediate
drooling, head-shaking, crying and more serious, loss of
coordination and convulsions. If you think that your pet has
been poisoned by a giant toad, use a hose and run water gently
in the side of your dog or cats mouth with their head pointing
down so that the water isn’t swallowed. Try to rub the gums
and mouth to remove the toxin while applying the water and
call your veterinarian immediately. If untreated, the death rate
from cane toad poisoning can reach 100%. For more complete
information on this toad see the UF fact sheet on the giant toad
at: http://www.wec.ufl.edu/extension/wildlife_info/frogstoads/
bufo_marinus.php.
Florida has two types of venomous
spiders: widow spiders and recluse
spiders. The brown recluse is not
known to be in Pinellas County.
There are four species of widow
spiders in Florida that can be found
in Pinellas County; southern black
widow, northern black widow, red
Brown Widow Spider
widow and brown widow. Widow
spiders are not aggressive and only bite when threatened.
They tend to hide in dark places
where they will not be disturbed like
sheds, barns, water meters, seldom
used barbeque grills and children’s
play equipment. According to
www.vetstreet.com cats are more
susceptible to severe problems than
dogs and they are more likely to
poke at or harass the spider leading
Black Widow Spider
to multiple bites. You can access
more information on venomous spiders in Florida on the Internet
at: http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/PlantIndustry/Plant-Industry-Publications/Pest-Alerts/Pest-AlertVenomous-Spiders-In-Florida.
The red imported fire ant is
an aggressive ant if the mound
is disturbed. These ants can
quickly swarm onto a pet that
encounters a mound and will
sting repeatedly. One piece
of useful advice is to never
hose down a pet that is being
attacked by fire ants. This
Red Imported Fire Ants
causes the ants to bite down
and hold on. Multiple fire ant stings can require a veterinarian’s
evaluation. Fire ants will eat pet food, so leaving food outside
for any length of time is not a good idea. Consider treating your
yard for fire ants if you do find mounds of them. The article “Fire
Ant Control Around Pets” http://www.peteducation.com/article.
cfm?c=2+2111&aid=3147 offers good information about
controlling these pests.
Some homeowners feed
raccoons. Raccoons are the
most frequent carriers of
rabies of all wildlife in Florida.
By leaving food of any kind
out for raccoons, they become
habituated to humans and can
become much more aggressive
around humans and pets. A
raccoon can attack and kill a
Raccoon
small dog or cat, depending on
the size of the raccoon. Raccoons are nocturnal creatures and
when they are out roaming during the day it is aberrant behavior
and could be a sign of rabies. By law our pets are vaccinated
against rabies, but that does not protect them from the aggressive
behavior of a rabid raccoon. For more information about rabies
prevention, visit the Pinellas County website at: http://www.
pinellascounty.org/animalservices/rabies_control.htm.
Both alligators and snakes are fast and can strike quickly. Keep
your pets on a leash, be on the lookout for these critters, and stay
far away when you see them.
Picture credits:
Pygmy rattlesnake, cottonmouth – Steve Johnson USGS
Giant cane toad, spiders and fire ants: University of Florida
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East Lake Woodlands Community Association - June 2015
Bedroom Creature Comforts
By Sally Giar
When Thoreau wrote “I never found the companion that was
so companionable as solitude” in his famous book, Walden, he
chose to seclude himself from the everyday world. While most
of us live too far from a meditative spot in the words, all of us,
at some point in our daily routine, yearn for a place of tranquil
reflections. Your bedroom is, or should be, that haven!
If your bedroom doesn’t offer you a respite from the hustle
and bustle of the day, then now’s the time to transform it. The
time and money you invest now will pay off in big dividends in
your future. Especially, as it might mean you’ll be able to be a
little happier and saner!
I’d like to suggest you begin by visualizing the types of activities
you’ll want to conduct in your “get-away haven” – letter writing;
reading; pursuing a hobby; morning meditation – all types of
activities that require peace and quiet to complete. Then ask
yourself….can your bedroom, with the given amount of space
you have, accommodate all these needs? The answer is usually
yes, although you may need to take advantage of some clever
pre-planning.
Pamper yourself with a décor that provides comfort and a sense
of luxury. There is nothing quite like the look of a beautifully
designed customer bedspread – especially if the pattern has been
outlined quilted to highlight the design. Outline quilting allows
your fabric to actually take on a three dimensional quality that
is most gratifying to the senses. And by adding a coordinating
window treatment, you’ll end up with a totally inviting and peaceful
room.
In arranging your bedroom, first things first! In most cases
that would be the placement of the bed. Because this is usually the
largest piece of furniture, chances are that available wall space will
somewhat limit your placement options. If at all possible, try not
to place the bed so you’ll be facing a window, where morning light
will wake you up. However, if your bed must face the window,
all is not lost. Room darkening window treatments can screen
out most of the light.
In your search for solitude, you might consider using Mother
Nature’s color palette. There’s nothing quite so calming as
bringing the outdoors in – especially where color schemes are
concerned. And in thinking about Thoreau – using nature’s
color palette is about as close as you’ll get to the woods, while
remaining indoors.
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Collectible Bits and Pieces
By Paul J.H. Leaser
The National Ensign, 1818,
with 13 stars and 13 tripes became
our recognized flag of The United
States of America.
Our National Flag(s)
The flag of the United Colonies,
January 2, 1776, was proclaimed
by George Washington to be the
national standard of the army. It
is not clear who designed it, but
is thought either Washington or
Ben Franklin (who was noted for
his flag-designing) rendered it.
In June of 1776,
Washington and a committee
of congress authorized Betsy
Ross of Philadelphia, Pa. to
create the stars and stripes.
One year later, June 1777,
the flag was adopted by
congress. (Earlier congress
had adopted a flag wherein
the 13 stars were in a circle.)
The Star Spangled Banner
(with 15 stars and 15 stripes)
was the subject of our National
Anthem.
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Firecracker
Rubbed Pork Loin
Steel Magnolias
Players of Safety Harbor – Safety Harbor Public Library
June 5 - June 7
Tampa Model Train Show
Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
June 6 - June 7
The Last Two Oranges on the Tree
Cultural Center, Tarpon Springs
June 11 - June 21
Antique Appraisal Fair
Heritage Village, Largo
Saturday, June 13
2nd Annual Baddest BBQ on the Bone
Madeira Beach Recreation Complex, Madeira Beach
June 18 - June 20
Move, Live On Tour - Julianne and Derek Hough
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Sunday, June 28
Lady Antebellum
MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa
Saturday, September 5
Kelly Clarkson
MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa
Tuesday, September 15
Brickworld Tampa – LEGO® Exposition
Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
September 19 - September 20
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2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground black pepper
2 tsp. dry mustard
2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
1 (4 to 5 lb) bonelsss pork
loin, not rolled or tied
Mix herbs and spices in small bowl; rub over all surfaces of
pork. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (can be
stored up to 2 days).
Prepare grill with a banked medium-hot fire. Unwrap pork
and place over indirect heat. Grill for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until
thermometer registers 150F to 155F. Remove from grill; let rest
10 minutes before slicing.
Serves 8 to 12
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MUSICAL COMEDY
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Young Frankenstein opens Sept 10th running 3 weekends
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MUSICAL COMEDY
Key for Two opens Oct 15th running 3 weekends
(October 15th-18th / October 23rd - 25th / Oct 30th-Nov
1st)
COMEDY
Pasco Christmas Musical opens Nov 27th and runs for 2
weekends (Nov 27th - 29th / December 4th - 6th)
MUSICAL
If a Man Answers opens Jan 14th and runs for 3 weekends
(January 14th-17th / Jan 22nd-24th / Jan 29th-31st)
COMEDY
Drowsy Chaperone opens March 3rd and runs for 3 weekends
(March 3rd-6th / March 11th-13th / March 18th - 20th)
MUSICAL
Urinetown opens May 11th and runs for 3 weekends
(May 11th - 15th / May 20th - 22nd / May 27th - 29th)
BOB BOYD & the 42nd STREET BAND
Concert Series for 2016
Salute to the Big Apple Wed, January 20th - 2:00pm
Bourbon Street Parade Wed, February 17th - 2:00pm
Hollywood Hits Wed, March 16th - 2:00pm
Giants of the Big Bands Wed, April 20th - 2:00pm
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Dates of shows: Wednesday, January 27th at 2:00pm
Wednesday, February 24th at 2:00pm
Wednesday, March 23rd at 2:00pm
Wednesday, April 27th at 2:00pm
Wednesday, May 25th at 2:00pm
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East Lake Woodlands Community Association - June 2015
A Quartet of Quilt and Textile
Exhibits from Across the Globe
Come to the Dunedin Fine Art
Center
Nearly everyone remembers
sleeping under a quilt made by
their mother or grandmother, and
many of those quilts were made
from time-honored traditional quilt
designs. Today’s quiltmakers take
those designs as departure points
for works that are often inspired by
nature, personal or world events.
May 29 through August 16, 2015,
the Dunedin Fine Art Center (DFAC) is delighted to present two quilt
exhibits and two textile that showcase the breadth of work being done with
fabric today as well as a few added treats for all quilts and textile lovers
Quilt National: 2013 is an exhibit of 22 selected works from as close as
Virginia and as far away as Australia. These are not your grandmother’s
quilts!
Since its inception in 1978, Quilt National was intended to
demonstrate the transformations taking place in the world of quilting.
Its purpose was then, and still is, to carry the definition of quilting far
beyond its traditional parameters and to promote quilt making as what
it always has been — an art form.
The works in Quilt National display a reverence for the lessons taught
by the makers of the heritage quilts. Many of the works hold fast to the
traditional methods of piecing and patching. At the same time, however,
these artists are intrigued by the challenge of expanding the boundaries of
traditional quilt making by utilizing the newest materials and technologies.
These innovative works generate strong emotional responses in the viewer
while at the same time fulfilling the creative need of the artist to make a
totally individual statement.
Selections for this exhibition were made from over 1000 entries
from 46 states and 22 foreign countries. Local support for this exhibit
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is provided by Rainbow’s End Quilt
Shoppe.
Illumination: the Art Cloth
Network runs concurrently in
DFAC’s Gamble Family Gallery. The
Art Cloth Network is a national group
of diverse professional artists who
have a common goal—to promote the
medium of cloth as an art form. This
2013 traveling exhibition was juried
by independent curator, Bruce Hoffman—who spent 20 years as curator
for the Philadelphia fine craft gallery, Snyderman-Works.
The third exhibit, from the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild inhabits
DFAC’s Douglas-Whitley Gallery. These contemporary fiber artists delight
our senses with lush, tactile creations in a variety of media. Tampa Bay
Surface Design Guild last exhibited at DFAC during the Handweavers
Guild of America’s annual meeting, Convergence 2008. This lively,
talented and passionate group meets monthly to share ideas, inspire one
another and learn new skills
Elemental: Florida Quilt Invitational derived from a call to Florida
Quilters to share fresh interpretations of one or more of the four Elements:
Earth, Air, Fire, and Water in this statewide juried exhibit, competing for
cash awards.
And if that isn’t enough, the generosity and talents of local quilters
make this Small Quilt Silent Auction in the John & Pat Rossi Gallery
to benefit DFAC’s educational programs—a sure delight! Last, but
CERTAINLY not least is one of the fun calls for artists that have become
a DFAC signature. This one, entitled Sock-it-to-me will feature Fiber and
Non-Fiber Artists looking to blow our socks off with their one-of-a-kind
Sock Puppets in this DFAC Mini-Theatre of the Absurd.
Admission for these quilt & textile and MORE exhibits is $10 for
adults, $8 for seniors $5 for students with ID. DFAC members and
children under 12 are admitted FREE. Group rates for six or more are
available by calling DFAC.
All at the Dunedin Fine Art Center – 1143 Michigan Blvd. – Dunedin,
FL – 727.298.DFAC – www.dfac.org Galleries & Gift Shop Hours:
Mon.- Saturday 10am-5pm – Sun. 1-4pm
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Bird of the Month
Greater
Prairie – Chicken
By Jake Jacoby, ELW Resident
A Lek is a gathering of males, of certain
animal species, for the purposes of competitive
mating display. Each male occupies and
defends a small territory
and displays plumage and
vocal challenges in order
to attract females.
In April, 2015, I had
the opportunity to travel
to Burwell, Nebraska in
the Nebraska Sandhills to
witness and photograph
t h e G re a t e r Pr a i r i e
Chicken mating ritual
Male Greater Prairie Chicken
Displaying for the females
with the benefit of blinds
attention.
that were set up on the
perimeter of the lek by the Calamus Outfitters. Calamus Outfitters
is a provider of great outdoor recreational activities and is known
as the Switzer Ranch. The ranch is a working cattle ranch and
is located in the Calamus River basin of north central Nebraska
and visitors can stay in either
their lodge or individual
cabins. Their web site is
http://calamusoutfitters.com/
which you can access for more
information on lodging, meals
and other activities like river
rafting and safari jeep tours,
including bird watching.
Female
On the first morning
Greater Prairie Chicken
after our arrival, three of us
hunkered down in individual
1-man blinds at 5:30am, shortly before the birds arrived, with
the temperature in the low 30’s. We could hear the male birds
arriving and making their booming calls, which were actually
long, low hums (similar to when you blew on the top of a soda
bottle when you were a kid) broken up by clucks, whines, and
cackles, but we could not see a
thing until the sun finally gave
us some light around 7am. We
only had some 2 hours to take
our photographs because the
birds would be gone by 9am (or
sooner if a predator arrived),
back into the prairie grasses.
Males preparing for battle
Greater Prairie Chickens are actually a species of Grouse and
are large chicken-like birds, stocky, with round-wings; visit http://
www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/greater_prairie-chicken/id Adult
males have orange comb-like feathers over their eyes and dark,
elongated head feathers that can be raised or lain along their neck.
They also possess a circular, un-feathered neck patch which can
be inflated while displaying. The patch, like their comb feathers,
is also orange. As with many other bird species, the adult females
have shorter head feathers and also lack the male’s yellow comb
and orange neck patch.
Greater Prairie Chickens prefer undisturbed prairie and
were originally found in tall grass prairies. They can tolerate
agricultural land mixed with prairie, but fewer Greater Prairie
Chickens are found in areas that are more agricultural. Their
diet consists primarily of seeds and
fruit, but during the summer they also
eat insects and green plants. Greater
Prairie Chickens were once widespread
all across the oak savanna and tall
grass prairie ecosystem but hunting
pressure and habitat destruction
severely impacted their numbers and
they were almost extinct in the 1930’s.
Attack of the
Today, the biggest threat to their
Greater Prairie
Chicken
continued survival is habitat loss due
to agriculture conversion to crops, and
development (transmission lines, ranchettes, etc.).They now only
live on small parcels of managed prairie land. It is thought that
their current population is approximately 450,000 individuals.
Greater Prairie Chickens do not migrate. They are territorial
and often defend their booming grounds. These booming grounds
or leks are the area in which they perform their displays in the
hope of attracting females. Their elaborate mating rituals consist
of drumming their feet in stylized dances and making a booming
call that can be heard over a mile away. They also inflate their
air sacs located on the side of their neck and snap their tails.
These booming grounds are known as “leks” and usually have
very short or no vegetation. The breeding season usually begins
in late March and continues throughout April. During this
time the males establish
sites where they display
for the females. The
one or two males most
successful in attaining
and defending these
small territories
typically perform about
90% of the matings that
occur on the booming
Male full mating display
grounds or leks.
After mating has taken place, the females will move a mile or
two from the lek, and begin to build their nests. Hens lay between
5 and 17 eggs per clutch and the eggs take around 24 days to
hatch. The young are raised by the female and fledge in one to
four weeks. They are completely independent by the tenth to
twelfth week, and reach sexual maturity by the age of one year.
Greater Prairie Chicken adults are exceptionally hardy birds
and are seldom significantly threatened by severe winter weather.
Should deep snow occur, their ability to dive into the snow for
roosting helps shield them from cold temperatures and wind
chills above the snow surface. More significant weather threats to
Greater Prairie Chickens sometimes come in the form of excessive,
drenching rains during nesting or when chicks are very small
and most vulnerable to chilling. Drought is probably the greatest
weather threat to Greater Prairie Chickens and can severely impact
their habitat and production.
You can view my favorite photographs on my web site at: http://
www.flickr.com/jake_jacoby
Jake
Bird Fact: Why are bird droppings white,
and do birds “go” while flying?
If you examine bird droppings closely, you’ll see they’re
made up of two parts – brownish dark green, which is the fecal
matter, and the white, which is urine. Birds tend to release their
droppings right before or during takeoff. On flights that last
longer than a few minutes, they can and do release while flying
(check your windshield for proof).
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LOFT Grafite Shaft Firm Flex. BURTON
Cart Bag. GRIPS: New Midsize Lamkin
Crossline ACE on all clubs. $225.00
Ph.727-247-2763 or 727-372-0973
Above ground 16’ x 48 in. Intex Ultra
Frame Pool. Great condition, barely
used. Comes with Intex krystal clear
sand filter pump. Works for pools up
to 21,200 gallons. $300 OBO. 727376-7289
Seally Posturepedic Crown Jewel Kg
sz matteress box springs. Approx 5
yrs old. Good condition. $100 OBO.
727-376-7289.
Love seat w/ matching oversized
chair & ottoman. Lt to med tan, good
condition. 2 new in box teal to light
green porclin lamps. $300 OBO for all.
pics at club house. 727-376-7289.
Corner entertainment center. Med. to
lt. oak finish. Double cabnit on bottom.
Holds up to a 40in T.V. picture at club
house, $100 OBO 727-376-7289.
16’ Skywalker trampoline with enclosure. 2 yrs. old barely used. Great
condition. $200 OBO. 727-376-7289
Real casino slot machine converted
for entertainment with included play
tokens, Cool sounds and action. Can
email or text pictures/video. In Fairway
Springs. $200/firm. 727-364-6305.
Circa 1965 Lane brand Surfboard style
real wood table set. Coffee needs
refinished and 2 end tables with some
patina. Can email or text pictures/
video. In Fairway Springs. $500/firm.
727-364-6305.
Kimball EP3 Organ, majic cord. call
727-376-1446
40’ round glass top patio set,
with matching chairs and umbrella
$300.00. Portable sewing machine
$25.00. Picnic basket, wicker, with
wine glasses $10.00. 2 - 26” bikes
$50.00 each. 727-264-8595
Patio Door blinds to fit homes in River
Ridge. Blockout Honeycomb, Sail Cloth
color, 66 W x 88.5 H new in box, original price $800.00 asking $450.00
727-857-7006
Exercise Bike Tunturi F330 Display
shows Speed, Pulse, estimate of
Calories consumed. Owners manual.
Excellent condition $195 Get in shape
for the New Year Call 727-842-8314
Double depth lawn crypt at TRINITY
MEMORIAL GARDENS,Save $2500+
includes two prepaid openings and
closings in Immaculate Conception
Garden..$6500. Also, one Batesville
Mercury casket $2500. Granite memorial base $300. Katherine 727389-8694
Homes FOR SALE
HOUSE FOR SALE–FAIRWAY SPRINGS
– 2 BDRM / 2 BATH, SPLIT PLAN,
@1400 S.F., RUTENBERG MALIBU
MODEL New Roof, Sprinkler system,
freshly painted interior, custom full wall
mirror in living room. WILL CONSIDER
ALL OFFERS OVER $118,000. CALL
813-334-4015 FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
Home, 3 Bed/2 Bath/2 Car split plan
Fairway Springs “X” Flood Zone, over
1/2 acre, Clean and solid. Most of this
unique property is park-like wooded
recreation. One of the, if not biggest
lots in Trinity. $179,900.Drive by and
call me:9830 Lema Ct, I can show on
the spot most of the time. Jack-727364-6305.
HOUSE FOR SALE–FAIRWAY SPRINGS–
2 BDRM / 2 BATH, SPLIT PLAN,
@1400 S.F., RUTENBERG MALIBU
MODEL New Roof, Sprinkler system,
CLASSIFIED ADS
freshly painted interior, WILL CONSIDER ALL OFFERS OVER $110,000
until 7-15-14. CALL 813-334-4015
FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
Heritage Springs: Many beautiful
homes. Views of pond, golf course,
or preserve. 2 or 3 BR. Community
features: golf course, tennis, htd pool
& spa, clubhouse, restaurant/lounge,
& more. Priced from $169,900.
Lew Rubin, 727-376-0191. Charles
Rutenberg Realty.
for rent
Home for rent in New Port Richey
(Fairway Springs): 3 bedroom, 2 full
bath. pool, bar, pond view, and much
more. located in beautiful, quiet community. Available immediately. $1350/
month or bestoffer call 508-586-7327
if interested.
River Ridge The Oaks 7925 Chadwick
Drive New Port Richey Florida 34654.
3 BDRM 2 Bath Master walk in closet.
Eat in Kitchen , living room , dining
room open floor plan laundry room
2 car garage, all rooms ceramic tile,
deposit required. $ 900.00 per month.
Screened Lanai large back yard. Community Pool Included. 727-946-7455
JOb seekers
Start your own business backed by a
company with more than a century of
quality and service for only $10.00.
Contact: Julie Potter, Avon Independent Sales Representative. Call: 727810-1352 or e-mail me at jbowlerm@
msn.com or visit my website: www.
youravon.com/Jpotter
Help Offered
Alzheimer’s Family Organization
Are you a Primary Caregiver for
someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or
other Dementia? You are not alone.
Support Groups, Respite, Education,
Wanderer’s Bracelet or Pendant and
additional tools for your support. 727848-8888.
Recovery International Abraham Low
Self-Help system, a weekly support
group for people suffering from anxiety,
panic attacks and symptoms caused
by fear and anger. Tuesdays, 1pm,
Lake View Community Church, 475
East Lake Rd N., TS. 727-942-4095.
Free, offerings appreciated.
Pets & Pet Care
Florida Poodle Rescue, Pinellas www.
FloridaPoodleRescue.org. Rescued
Animals in need of good homes.
Suncoast Animal League, 1030
Pennsylvania Ave., Palm Harbor. 727786-1330 www.suncoastanimaleague.
org
Doodle Rescues: all kinds, ages and
size poodle mixes waiting for new
homes. www.DoodleRescue.org
Service Pros
ACME WINDOW CLEANING 727457-8848 In business since 1984,
family owned & operated Fully
insured, professional and detailed
cleaning including tracks sills etc.
Prompt “neat and tidy” service at very
reasonable prices
Gerrys Pool Service 727-5149369 weekly pool maintenance,leak
detection, green pool cleanups,
online invoicing, equipment checkup,
serving your area since 1992. free
estimates. [email protected]
NICK’S PRESSURE CLEANING From
Roof to Driveway and everything in
between including Paver Cleaning &
Re-sealing. We will beat any reasonable written estimate Guaranteed!!!
727-376-7031/727-919-1591.
Need help with your new smart
phone, or tablet? (Android or
Apple) IT professional, new dad, looking for a extra income. 850-766-3503
Your home is your biggest
investment , protect it while you
are away on vacation or seasonal
residency. TheHouseisOK.covm will
give you piece of mind. 727-614-9300
HANDYMAN SERVICES Ridgemoor
resident with 30 years experience in
interior home painting, home repairs,
maintenance and upgrades. Any
residential job requiring clean and
quality work with savings. (No Appliance repair) Please call Kevin at (727)
787-4991
Safe exterior cleaning Soft wash
roof cleaning house wash pool
cages decks lanais driveways gutters
community walls and sidewalks full
coverage workers comp will beat any
reasonable price commercial and
residential 727-873-1185 Bosley’s
Roof Cleaning & Power Washing
LLC Office: (727)873-1185 Cell:
(727)804-1917 Fax: (727)8348745 www.bosleyscleaning.com
Feature your
business in the
Service
Pros
section of the
classifieds
Call 727•403•5506
for ad rates
FREE CLASSIFIED ADS
for residents of Eastlake Woodlands
Submit your free Classified Ad via email to [email protected]
In subject line of email specify “Resident Classified Ad”.
Categories: ❑ For Sale ❑ For Rent ❑ Lost & Found
❑ Garage Sale ❑ Wanted ❑ Free!
The deadline is the 20th of each month.
Services offered or
“Service Pro” ads
Call 727•403•5506 for ad rates
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