July - August 2013 - Northdale Civic Association, Inc.
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July - August 2013 - Northdale Civic Association, Inc.
Northdale Civic Association May - June 2013 HAPPY 4th of JULY! Community Calendar Please fly the American Flag proudly, be safe and have a great summer JULY 2 Northdale OWLS Entertainment by Mid-Life Crisis A duo singing 50’s & 60’s music Bring a Dish to Share 11 AM Northdale Park JULY 9 NDSTD Meeting 7 PM 15610 Premiere Drive JULY 15 NCA Board Meeting 7 PM 15610 Premiere Drive 2013 - 2014 NCA Membership Drive Pay your $35.00 membership dues (see page 3) Postmarked by AUGUST 1 Or pay online at www.northdale.org You will be entered in a drawing to win an Apple iPad mini Buyers and Sellers - Start planning now for Northdale’s Community-wide garage sale October 19, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The NCA and the Bob Sierra YMCA are proud th to co-sponsor the 12 Annual Northdale 5K There is no Monthly Meeting for the Northdale OWLS in August Pumpkin Run & 1M Fun Walk on November 2nd, 8 a.m. AUGUST 13 NDSTD Meeting 7 PM 15610 Premiere Drive AUGUST 19 NCA Board Meeting 7 PM 15610 Premiere Drive View the Northdale OWLS Calendar of Events at www.NorthdaleOWLS.org Northdale Civic Association 3837 Northdale Blvd., Box 374 Tampa, FL 33624 PRESORTED STANDARD US. POSTAGE PAID TAMPA, FL PERMIT NO. 1924 NORTHDALE IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE and to raise a family. Let's work hard to keep the high standard of living we are used to enjoying in Northdale. If you are interested in volunteering, the Northdale Civic Association (NCA) has numerous committees that need assistance. Committees include: communications, county relations, deed restrictions, finance, membership, and events. Deed Restrictions DEED RESTRICTION VIOLATIONS Residents can request an investigation of deed restriction violations. Complaints (in most neighborhoods) do not necessarily need to be in writing. The NCA conducts periodic neighborhood inspections and will act on their findings when necessary. Residents can request an investigation of a possible deed restriction violation by submitting a complaint directly to us by following instructions on line at http://www.northdale.org/. If you prefer to mail us a complaint then print out a form on line, or pick one up at the UPS store or the Sheriff's station in the BOCC building and send it to NCA Deed Restrictions at 3837 Northdale Blvd. #374, Tampa FL 33624. When a violation occurs a letter will be sent to the violating homeowner with a request to correct the problem. After a reasonable amount of time passes, and the problem persists, the coordinator may contact you with the available options. Some of these options could include legal action against the homeowner. The NCA will not become involved in conflicts between neighbors, animal problems or landscape issues due to drought. Northdale News 2 What is the NCA? What is the NCA? The Northdale Civic Association is a volunteer organization of concerned citizens whose mission is to make Northdale a better place to live and increase property values by providing assistance in enforcing the deed restrictions to which each homeowner is legally subject. The NCA is also the organized voice of Northdale, and represents residents when issues affecting Northdale are raised by Hillsborough County, the State of Florida or other governing bodies. The NCA issues this Newsletter and organizes the following events and programs: the Welcome Wagon Program, the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Community Garage Sales, the Family Fun Festival, the Northdale Pumpkin Run, the Holiday Decorating Contest, the Northdale OWLS (Older, Wiser, Lively, Seniors), and all NCA Board Meetings including special events such as the Meet the Candidates Night. HOW TO JOIN THE NCA Forms are available in each edition of the Northdale Newsletter. There are also forms available online at www.northdale.org. The cost of annual membership is currently $35. HOW TO JOIN THE BOARD All members are eligible to run for NCA Board positions in elections held each May. There are also periodic openings when an existing board member resigns. Elections for those positions are made by the sitting board at the monthly board meetings. The dates of those meetings are posted in the Community Calendar Advertising The deadline for the September/ October issue is August 15, 2013. Contact the Editor by email at: [email protected]. These low rates apply only to usable art in proportional size. All ads must be in digital format. Incorrect sizes or unusable artwork will involve additional charges. NOTE: A 10% discount given with ads prepaid a year in advance. Advertising Rates Advertising Rates Business Card Ad (3 ½ x 2) Prepay for 6 issues (includes 10% discount) $270.00 Quarter page Ad (3 ½ x 4 ¾) Prepay for 6 issues (includes 10% discount) $500.00 Half-page Ad (7 ½ x 4 ¾ ) 1 issue $125.00 Full-page Ad (7 ½ x 10) 1 issue $215.00 Back Page Ad (7 ½ x 10) 1 issue $265.00 Inserts (8 x 101/2) $315.00 Newsletter The Northdale Newsletter is published bi-monthly by the NCA. If you wish to submit a press release, editorial or article, send them to: Ann Frisbie, NCA Editor 3837 Northdale Blvd., Box 374 Tampa, FL 33624 (813) 968-8460 or [email protected]. Northdale Newsletter Staff Nancy Stearns — Contributor Bill Castens — Contributor Frank Giordano — Contributor Chris Cook — Contributor Deborah Kline — Contributor PRESIDENT’S LETTER The 2012-2013 Northdale Civic Association membership numbers were the best we’ve ever had. We hope to gain even greater numbers of active members during the 2013-2014 membership campaign. The NCA will hold a drawing for an Apple iPad mini for residents that pay their $35.00 annual membership dues postmarked by August 1st, or online at www.northdale.org. For your convenience a membership form can be found at the bottom of this page. Note: If you use on-line banking, please be sure to verify that your bank is using the correct mailing address for the Northdale Civic Association. The NCA has changed their mailing address to 3837 Northdale Blvd., Box 374, Tampa, FL 33624. As announced in the May-June 2013 Northdale News, we have been working with local businesses to setup periodic “Northdale Night Out” events that will feature special offers and pricing for our active NCA members. We are excited to present our first Northdale Night Out at the Northdale Golf & Tennis Club on July 26th. Not a member? Pay at the door and you’ll be just in time for the iPad drawing. See inside for more details on the July event as well as two nights being featured in August by Golfer’s Grail. Whether through deed restriction enforcement, community events, or local government representation, the Northdale Civic Association is here to serve the community and help Northdale gain further recognition as a great place to live. I hope you’ll support our efforts by joining the NCA. The annual election for the NCA Board of Directors was held in May. We have new Board Members representing some of our Northdale neighborhoods. Please see inside for contact information for your neighborhood representative, or check the Northdale website. Sincerely, Ann Frisbie [email protected] Northdale website: www.northdale.org (813) 968-8460 NCA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP _____ I have feedback for the Board. Please contact me. _____ I (we) will be willing to serve 2 hrs/monthly as an advisor to the Board. _____ I (we) are interested in joining the OWLS at no additional charge. Please contact me. (Yearly OWLS’ dues are included in NCA membership) Please provide: Name:_______________________________________ Address:_____________________________________ Phone Number: _______________________________ AMOUNT DUE: $35.00 Mail Payment to: Northdale Civic Association 3837 Northdale Blvd. Box 374 Tampa. FL 33624 E-Mail: ______________________________________ Northdale News 3 Northdale News 4 Monthly Meetings on 1st Tues – 11 AM @ Northdale Park “Thankful for First Responders (Law Enforcement & Firemen) & Military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines & Coast Guard)... OWLS honor those serving this GREAT COUNTRY!” Northdale OWLS invite you to join the flock… Our Mission is to create a growing network of co-ed seniors, to provide social activities, local events, travel, entertainment and educational seminars in common interest groups as ways to safely enjoy our lives. July 2, Tues – Mid Life Crisis – Singing tribute to first responders & military July 10, Wed – MOSI Sea Monster Exhibit & IMAX Movie July 14, Sun – Carrollwood Players: Lost In Yonkers – a Neil Simon drama July 15, Mon – Bunco Party – Brunchies – Lunch & Prizes July 17, Wed – Lunch Bunch - Bella’s Italian Café (separate checks) July 19, Fri – Strutters’ Hoe Down – Two Step & Line Dancing July 21, Sun – Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – laugh-fest July 23, Tues – U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security – Citizenship & Immigration Aug 21, Wed – Lunch Bunch - Renzo’s Argentine Steakhouse (separate cks) Aug 29, Thurs – Rays baseball vs. L.A. Angels, dinner at Ferg’s Sports Bar Sept 3, Tues – Clint Geisler Singing Performance – Owls Style Music! For other scheduled events and more, see Owls website at: www.NorthdaleOWLS.org or visit Northdale Park for details on activities & how to join…! Weely Activities include BBOB’s (Bill’s Blooming Orchid Club), Bridge, Board Games, Hand & Foot Cards, Camera Club, Line Dancing, “Dress A Girl Around The World”, Kazoo Band, Screech Owls singing, Mah Jongg, Rummikube, Pickle Ball, Table Tennis, Indoor Golf, Dancing, Meals on Wheels Deliveries, Aerobics Lite & Yoga Got Questions? Talk to any member of the OWLS, or contact Bill Castens at (813) 340-9436 Northdale News 5 Northdale News 6 NORTHDALE CIVIC ASSOCIATION NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVE CONTACT INFORMATION Neighborhood Representative E-Mail Address Phone Number Bay Levitt Trip Stringer [email protected] 813-500-0214 Brentwood Park Nancy Stearns [email protected] 813-961-4438 Claywell James Plautz [email protected] 813-968-6867 Country Mill Nancy Stearns [email protected] 813-961-4438 Fairway Villas Nancy Stearns [email protected] 813-961-4438 Fox Hollow Martha Hughes [email protected] 813-477-0924 Gables I Frank Giordano [email protected] 813-961-9259 Gables II Jessica Watterson [email protected] 630-569-2479 Gables III Claude Siler-Nixon [email protected] 813-362-4667 Golf Course Estates I Ann Frisbie [email protected] 813-968-8460 Golf Course Estates II Eli White [email protected] 813-373-9180 Golf Course Estates III Mary Anne Barger [email protected] 813-349-3680 The Hammocks Smitty Smith [email protected] 813-532-3638 Silverhill Raymond Powell [email protected] 813-264-6157 The Woodlands Bill Castens [email protected] 813-340-9436 Northdale News 7 Northdale Golf & Tennis Club Northdale ‘s Night Out * Come join us when Northdale Golf and Tennis Club open their doors for our first “Northdale’s Night Out”! What a great way to meet new friends!! Member’s Only Event - July 26th - 7:00 pm 10:00 pm 4417 Northdale Blvd. Tampa, FL 33624 *No reservations are needed Drink Specials are as follows: $7.00 $2.00 $5.00 $7.00 “64 oz.” Pitchers Drafts Wine Top Shelf Mix ed Drinks Food will be available for purchase—e.g. chicken fingers, wings, fries, etc. Present your 2013-2014 NCA Membership Card or stop at the information table and we’ll verify your NCA membership from our payment records. YOU CAN BECOME A MEMBER THAT NIGHT JUST IN TIME FOR THE IPAD GIVEAWAY!! Golfer’s Grail Northdale Nights Out * August 8th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm August 17th 7:00 – 10:00 pm 10019 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33618 * Reservations suggested due to limited space What an exciting night planned for Northdale NCA Members!! Golfer’s Grail is opening their doors for an incredible Northdale Social!! This is for Golfers and Non-Golfers!! You can’t beat this deal anywhere in Tampa!! $5.00 Admission/Cover Charge per person includes: ● Unlimited Golf - State of the Art Simulators ● Regular Golf, Target Golf, Mini & Demolition Golf ● Drink Specials – $3 Domestic Beer/$5 House Wine ● Pizza Special - $2.50 for a Large Slice Present your 2013-2014 NCA Membership Card or stop at the information table and we’ll verify your NCA membership from our payment records. YOU CAN BECOME A MEMBER THAT NIGHT ALSO! Please make a reservation by emailing: Mary Anne Barger at [email protected] and put “GOLF” in the subject line. See their ad in this month’s newsletter. Northdale News 8 Northdale News 9 Since our last report we continue to see our community improving. We still have some sore spots, but vacancies and foreclosures are dwindling and the homes are being improved and either leased or sold. Our Realtor friends tell us that home sales have increased significantly over the past few years. They also tell us that property values have gone up by almost 12% in one year. We are still far away from the values that existed in 2006, but we are going in the right direction. In addition to the improvements being made in the common areas, it is in the best interest of homeowners to do the little things that increase the value of their respective homes and at the same time all of Northdale. In drive by inspections we still see a few unkempt properties that keep ladders, barbeque pits and gas cans in their driveways. Why not store them out of site? Regardless of how often we mention this, we still find the same vehicles blocking walking paths. And, parking on the grass is totally unnecessary. NCA Deed Restriction Rules: Vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, trailers and watercraft must not block the clear path of the sidewalks or obstruct in any way the view from the street of oncoming traffic or the right of way. Parking on lawns is strictly prohibited. Boats, watercraft and their trailers must be parked out of site in a garage or behind a fence. The safety of our neighbors is paramount. We would like to again take the time to thank most of Northdale residents that do what they can to keep up property values. In my conversations with Northdale residents they often refer to someone local that did something to their property that made a nice improvement. I often suggest that they themselves compliment that neighbor especially if they do not know those folks. What a nice way to introduce yourself and make your neighbor feel good about their efforts. The NCA has made some changes to our web site regarding the handling of Deed Restriction complaints. You will now have a choice of filing directly on line or printing out a complaint form and mailing it in. The choice is yours. We recommend you review the Restrictions for your neighborhood before submitting a complaint. For those who have no computer access we will have complaint forms available at the Sheriff’s station in the BOCC building on Premiere Drive from 8 AM to 4 PM and the UPS store on Northdale Blvd. during business hours. We suggest those without computer access, and want a copy of your Deed Restrictions, write to us with a phone number and we will work something out to get you a copy. Please remember that the NCA Board meets every third Monday of the month except December. We urge you to share your thoughts with us by coming to a meeting or even writing to us via e-mail at www.northdale.org/ Sincerely, Frank Giordano, Deed Restriction Chairman Northdale News 10 In Remembrance - Cara Biggs April 27, 1991–February 5, 2013 On April 27, 2013 (Cara’s Birthday), a Memorial Service and Tree Planting was conducted at Northdale Park by the Northdale Pharmacy in Cara’s honor. Family, friends and Northdale residents gathered at the park to show love and support for one another. The tree, like Cara, has taken hold and seems to be flourishing. It is a perfect tribute to this amazing young woman who has forever changed us. Cara is remembered as someone who knew what she wanted and wasn’t afraid to work hard to get it. She didn’t let anything stand in the way of her pursuit to grab life with both hands and live it to the fullest. She was a young woman going into a field that was typically reserved for males and no one doubted her ability to succeed. She was a twin—she and her brother Blake were always together from the time they were little enjoying childhood games to their latest adult pursuit to become firefighters. Cara looked both up to and after her brother Blake. She loved her siblings deeply and was a trusted confidant to her older brother Rocky and an enthusiastic aunt to Ashton, her younger sister Haley’s son. This strong and vibrant girl had a sensibility about her, always looking out for her family and friends—defending and protecting them loyally, vigilantly with all her heart and spirit. We cannot remember this strength without remembering where she began, as a tiny four-pound infant with angelic white hair sticking straight up on her head. Her family worried about their beautiful little Cara being so tiny and fragile, but her personality soon proved they had nothing to worry about. Cara was quick to crawl and even quicker at getting into things. Even at this young age she knew what she wanted and wasn’t afraid to go after it. She was never afraid to laugh at herself or to offer comfort to anyone who needed it. We will remember her strong character, deep sense of loyalty, and open loving heart. We will honor Cara’s memory by never taking even one day for granted, showing loyalty to loved ones, and working to make her proud as she looks down upon us. In our quiet moments of remembrance may her infectious laughter fill our minds and hearts, allowing us to heal in time and replace our great sadness with joy for having had her in our lives. Submitted by Northdale Pharmacy on behalf of Cara’s family Northdale News 11 Northdale Special Tax District NORTHDALE SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT REPORT The Northdale wall project is nearing completion of phase I and it has been a success for the Northdale Special Tax District despite several delays due to engineering and permit issues and over the holidays the District chose to cease work. In an effort to save dollars and be able to repair or replace additional walls in phase II, the Board of Trustees decided to use a consulting engineer with a small local contractor as opposed to bringing in a large general contractor with full time employees on site and knocking it out in a month or two. The district saved tens of thousands of tax dollars doing it this way and while it has taken longer, we can now do more with your tax money. The final work is being completed on Dawnview and all construction should be completed by the end of August. While the contractor has a County permit to block traffic on Dawnview to complete this project, they have chosen to work around the traffic issue and not close Dawnview yet again. Once the new section of wall is completed on Dawnview, it will be 30-45 days before the stucco cures and they can paint the wall. At that time they will return to Northdale Extension and paint the walls where replacements were recently completed. The District is looking forward to completing additional wall repairs in the near future. We are entering our most active hurricane months so here are some things we should do before the storm arrives and are often overlooked; dispose of household and yard trash; proper tree pruning increases a tree’s ability to weather a storm; bring in lawn furniture, garbage cans and carts and tie down any other items that could become airborne. Once a hurricane warning is declared, prepare and secure your home and property. In case you missed this announcement in our July/August newsletter, back in 2006, the residents of Northdale approved a referendum increasing the special district common area tax cap from $100.00 to $130.00 per year. At the June 2013 board meeting the Trustees voted to increase the annual tax to the approved cap of $130.00 which will appear on your 2013 tax bills received on November first. Help keep Northdale looking good! Nancy Stearns, NDSTD President Northdale News 12 Northdale Special Tax District What is the NSTD? The Northdale Special Taxing District is a Hillsborough County dependent tax district. The District was originally set-up under a State ordinance, but in 1992 was adopted under County ordinance #92-35. The County collects the taxes for the District and provides the ordinance or regulations that give authority to the District. Funds are derived from the County non-ad valorem tax of $100 per residential unit. Residents in single family homes, along with apartments and condominiums are assessed $100. Also, all properties within Northdale boundaries including businesses and other non-profit groups are taxed based on an equitable per residential unit basis. The District is responsible for maintaining the common areas throughout Northdale. These areas include the main entrances coming into Northdale, landscaping in the common areas alongside roadways and medians, neighborhood entrances, the outer surface of the block walls and along the roadside. In addition, the District maintains selected lakes and wetland areas along the main roadways in Northdale. The District is governed by a Board of nine trustees who are elected by the public or appointed by the Board. Board members must be registered voters and reside in Northdale. The trustees receive no compensation for their work. The Board has hired an administrator to complete many of the day-to-day details of the district. The administrator is a sub-contracted (paid) position. Although the District does maintain the common areas in Northdale, there are many areas that the District does not control. The District does not maintain roads, street lighting, street signs, or utility lines. Also, the District does not maintain private property or enforce deed restrictions. Deed restrictions are enforced by the Northdale Civic Association (NCA). The District and the Civic Association are two different and separate bodies. The District is a public governmental body and the Civic Association is a private association of Northdale residents. Only the Civic Association has the authority to issue deed restriction warnings. Northdale Special Taxing District Board of Trustees Nancy Stearns - President Bill Castens - Vice President Russ Mansfield -Treasurer Don Hachey - Secretary Angel Bustelo Frank Giordano Ray Klaus Tom Murray Eli White Contact Information NSTD - (813) 810-0125 Northdale Special Tax District PO Box 340024 Tampa, FL 33694-0024 [email protected] Tax District Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7PM at the Sheriff’s Office located at 15610 Premiere Drive. (next to the Water Dept.) The next meetings will be held on: July 9 August 13 Although separate, the District and the Civic Association work to achieve the same goal of making Northdale a great place to live. Northdale News 13 Northdale News 14 Claywell Elementary Corner Mythology Club Each year Mrs. Kline, the media specialist, holds a Mythology Club for all interested fifth graders who have read Rick Riordan's The Percy Jackson series. The first book is well known and is called The Lightening Thief. The students discuss the books, learn about mythology, and reflect and imagine if they lived in that world. On May 29th the Mythology Club went outside for the Greek Games. The second pic is the kids playing Percy Jackson's version of Capture the Flag at Camp Halfblood. Even Asst. Principal Ronnie Mason from Smith MS came to assist for the day. The final pic is of Dean Rosen fighting the Minotaur monster. This club will conclude with a Mythology Bowl on June 4th. Claywell Places 2nd at EBowl! Claywell places 2nd place at EBowl! Teachers Claudia Williams-Smith and Denise Cona a l o n g w i t h pa r e n t Marina Melson accompany the students to the bowl. Students have been practicing for months. Northdale News 15 Claywell Elementary Corner First Annual Seuss Olympic Competition Third grade students in Mrs. Dunnam's, Hill's, and Valdez's class competed to see who knew the most about six of Dr. Seuss's books at the first annual Seuss Olympic Competition held back in March hosted by Mrs. Kline, the media specialist. A fun time was had by all! Northdale News 16 Northdale News 17 More than Just a Great Golf Escape Near Northdale’s organized chaos sits a golf gem – a golf getaway where you can relax and enjoy a round of golf on more than 60 courses from around the world. Located in the Carrollwood Center next to Publix, Golfer’s Grail Indoor Golf & Tap boasts superior golf simulation that allows players to travel the globe without having to empty their bank account for airfare. This indoor golf facility is more than just an escape though. Its distinction as a PGA Recognized Indoor Golf Facility and PGA Pro and Apprentices on staff add a level of credibility to this venue. Golfers and non-golfers alike can pop in for a quick round, practice on the driving range, take a lesson from a professional or try out demolition golf. The simulators offer a detailed swing analysis on every shot, which allows golfers to instantly visualize any irregularities in their swing. “Golfers of all playing levels can appreciate what Golfer’s Grail does for their game,” said Owner Jeff Sproat. “But it’s the indoor and social aspects, along with our advanced, that set us apart. It’s the perfect location for an individual that wants to practice, the foursome looking for a new course or a business person seeking an exciting venue to host his or her next gathering.” Throughout the summer, Golfer’s Grail will host several week-long golf camps. The PGA Apprentice-taught camps are geared for kids ages 5-14. Other programs held at Golfer’s Grail include lessons, tournaments, demo nights, leagues and yoga golf. Corporate events, client meetings, team building activities, family functions and adult birthday parties are also popular. Sproat has done a great job creating a genuine clubhouse feel. It maintains a brisk 72 degrees inside, perfect for swinging a club and never breaking a sweat. Craft beer and wines are served, and food is delivered in by local nearby eateries. Golfer’s Grail has only been open less than a year, but everyone has taken notice and its popularity is growing. It has been featured on Fox 13’s “Good Day Tampa Bay” and WTSP 10 News’ “The Morning Show.” Articles have been published in The Tampa Tribune and Business Observer, formerly Gulf Coast Business Review. So the next time you’re looking to brush up your game, or just kick back and getaway for a while, give Golfer’s Grail a try. More information can be found on www.golfersgrail.net. 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