Call Today for Rates Call Today for Rates
Transcription
Call Today for Rates Call Today for Rates
Official Publication for East Lake Woodlands Community Association Volume 16 Issue 1 2016 www.eastlakewoodlands.com President’s Message VP Notes: By Judy Fosbrook, President The holiday season is over, and now it’s time to get to work. By now, the Community Association will have held its January Presidents’ Council meeting. The main purpose of the meeting was to select a Nominating Committee. Yes, just like the national events of 2016, we will also be holding elections. There are six positions open for the board at the March election. This number is a result of Board Member Jack Mitchell retiring in November. We are sorry to see Jack go and wish him well. For the past few years, it has been difficult to get residents to run for the Board. There is always a lot of interest and critical input from residents on the activities of the Community Association Board. Now is the time to step up your participation to the next level. If you are interested in being considered for nomination, please contact Jaime Soderland at Management & Associates, and she will give you the name of the Nominating Committee Chairman. Even if you can’t participate at Board member level or serve on a committee, we are always interested in your comments for improving our community. Judy Fosbrook, President Manager’s Memo By Jaime L. Soderland, MBA, PCAM Important Association Update ECRWSS East Lake Woodlands Resident ECRWSS PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID Tampa, FL Permit #1502 The ELWCA has scheduled a meeting of the Presidents of Member Associations for Thursday, January 7th. The purpose of the meeting is to appoint a Nominating Committee for the 2016 Annual Meeting and Election of Directors. Residents will receive notification of the Nominating Committee members and the process for being considered as a candidate in their mailboxes around the middle of January. M embers who need to obtain new barcodes can come into the management office at 720 Brooker Creek Blvd. #206, Oldsmar, FL 34677 M-F from 8 a.m. to noon or from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. If you have any questions regarding this please call Mary Hunt at 813-433-2000. P lease take the time to notice the surrounding areas of Eastlake Woodlands. This community would not be the well maintained and beautiful place we each call home without the countless hours provided to the community by its’ Board of Directors. Thank you all for another productive and successful year. By Keith Crank, Vice President and Controlled Access Chairman Happy New Year to Everyone The holidays have passed and I sincerely hope everyone had a happy and joyful holiday season. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce to the community the new commanding officer due to the departure of Captain Rafael Ortiz who has received a promotion within Allied Barton. Christopher O’Ryan Flaherty has assumed his new position as Captain. He goes by Ryan and has been with Allied Barton for almost ten years and worked in various positions. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida. We want to wish each of these gentlemen all the best in their new positions with Allied Barton. I would like to personally thank Captain Ortiz for the great job he has done for the community. The month of December was a quiet month throughout the community with respect to calls to the community patrol officers. There was some vandalism to holiday decorations and some new landscape plantings. The sheriff’s deputies did arrest a person for driving with a suspended license apparently after being warned or cited on several occasions. There was recently a special graduation held at Fire Station 56 for Abby who has been attending various training classes to become a certified service dog. This has been a long and hard road not only for Abby but also for her master Brittany who was at her side each and every step of the way. Congratulations Abby and Brittany for a job well done. As shown in the accompanying photo, Brittany wanted to show the respect she has for these first responders but to thank them for allowing the graduation to take place at Station 56. Ditto from the rest of us in this community and thank you for the job that each of you do on a daily basis. As always should any of our re s i d e n t s n e e d assistance from our community patrol their phone number is 727785-7384. For all emergencies call 911 and for non-emergencies the PCSO is 727582-6200. Advertise your Business in our NEW Front Page Parallelogram Ad! Exciting, Different, Eye Catching! Call Today for Rates 727.403.5506 Jarrod Wallach • [email protected] 2 East Lake Woodlands Community Association - January 2016 HOA Publishers, Inc. 727-403-5506 5420 Pioneer Park Blvd. Suite C Tampa, FL, 33634 Email articles to [email protected] www.HOApub.com Production Manager....... Claudia Huerta Director of Bus. Development...Jarrod Wallach The East Lake Woodlands Heron is distributed free by HOA Publishers to all East Lake Woodlands residents, paid for through ad revenue. The Eastlake Woodlands Board of Directors welcomes all residents to submit positive and informative articles about our community. Please include your name, phone, and community name on all correspondence. ELW Community Assoc., Inc. Board of Directors Judy Fosbrook, President Chairman: Administrative Committee [email protected] Richard Corrigan, Director Chairman: Government Relations [email protected] Keith Crank, Vice President Chairman: Controlled Access Committee [email protected] Jeffrey Hunt, Director Chairman: Communications Committee [email protected] Janet Peterson, Treasurer Chairman: Finance Committee [email protected] Jack Mitchell, Director [email protected] Pam Brown, Director Chairman: Grounds/Irrigation Committee [email protected] Total Circulation 4,500 Mailed to all homes in East Lake Woodlands and available online. www.EastLakeWoodlands.com Jack Picker, Director Chairman: Lakes/Drainage Committee [email protected] Chuck Fairman, Secretary Chairman: Roads Committee [email protected] Jaime L. Soderland, Manager [email protected] Management and Associates 720 Brooker Creek Blvd. #206 Oldsmar, FL 34677 813-433-2000 The Heron assumes no responsibility for the advertising contents of its publication. No endorsement of any product or service is made by the Heron and none should be inferred. We reserve the right to reject any advertisement that we believe would not benefit the residents of East Lake Woodlands. We do not knowingly accept objectionable or fraudulent advertising. East Lake Woodlands Landscape News Pam Brown, Chairman Grounds and Irrigation I hope everyone has noticed the expanded flower displays at the three primary entrances. I am really pleased with the way the flowers show up in the larger planting areas. There have been several comments about the lack of pruning of the Sabal palms at the entrances. These palms are now being maintained to national and University of Florida standards which state that palms should have a full canopy and that only dead or damaged fronds should be removed along with blooms or seeds. When live green fronds are removed, photosynthesis is reduced and the health of the palm suffers. Another consequence of over pruning is that the bud (growing point) of the palm can be damaged in high wind events, such as hurricanes, causing the palm to die. The palm needs the hardened older fronds to protect the new fragile fronds and the bud from damage. The roving “palm pruners” that come through the neighborhoods with a truck and a chain saw are not trained in the proper pruning of palms and I have noticed some horrible results. Be cautious who you hire to prune your palms. East Lake woodlands community patrol report Tampa Road Gate 727-785-7384 or North Gate 727-785-1465 November 2015 Patrol Officers responded to Complaint Calls 69 Calls 32 (Noise, speeders, solicitors,Domestic disputes, trespass, Fireworks, Suspicious persons/cars) Parking Violations Irrigation Calls Motor Vehicle/ Pedestrian Accidents Crimes Reported 159 4 0 10 Miscellaneous/Other 23 (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 November 2015 Performed 3 Hours of Presence/Visibility. Citations 5, Warnings 43 Top speed: MPH 41/30 - 31/20 I will help you get noticed in your community www.HOApub.com HOA PUBLISHERS Jarrod Wallach, Director of Business development Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough newsletters [email protected] 727-403-5506 East Lake Woodlands Community Association - January 2016 General Manager Update East Lake Woodland Country club Ben Hanson, Director of Operations Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from East Lake Woodlands Country Club! We have had such a great year here at the Club: adding over 250 families, almost doubling volume in our new restaurant and hosting several new community events. As 2015 comes to a close, we are looking forward to all of the great projects we have planned for 2016. Our first event, and I wanted to make all of the residents of ELW are aware that this is open to EVERYONE, is our 6th Annual Chili Salsa Bowl. The event benefits the Humane Society of Tampa and will be held on Saturday, January 9tn at 1pm. A great afternoon for the entire family with music, a giant kids slide, chili and salsa tasting and more! The mobile adoption center will be there with some furry friends needing forever homes too! It’s just $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger (cash only please). For anyone interested in competing in the competition, contact Pam Ziarkoski at [email protected] for all of the details. Also open to EVERYONE, on Saturday February 6th from 9:00am-1:00pm, ELWCC will be hosting “Junk in Your Trunk!” This community rummage sale is not to be missed. There will be music and a food truck rally along with lots of deals and steals. So, load up your junk, and sell you junk! You can purchase a spot to sell for just $20 - and they are going fast. Call Pam Ziarkoski at 727.784.8576 x17 to find out more. Throughout the year we do many events just like these for our Members, we feel it’s a great way to build community. We hope to see you at these events and as always we would like East Lake Woodlands residents to consider becoming part of our Country Club family! We invite you to stop by the Club and see what we are all about. Our Membership Directors, Meredith Doran and Maria Walkiewicz, would love to speak with you about the Club and all of our great joining incentives. On behalf of all of us at the Club, we want to thank you for your continued support and feedback. We are 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! 3 Message from Sheriff Gualtieri Judy Gauron, Controlled Access Committee 727-464-7000 In December, Sheriff Bob Gualtieri hosted a news conference regarding the arrest of a man for the attempted murder of his 11-month-old daughter and her mother, whom detectives believe he shot in the face November 30th. Fortunately, the baby was unharmed. Unfortunately, the shooting was not 32-year-old Christopher Keys’ first violent encounter with the victim and their daughter, the victim said. Throughout the two years the couple lived together, they fought often, she said. Police were called multiple times and made domestic violence arrests on both Keys and the victim. The victim filed numerous injunctions against Keys but violated them by continuing to engage in conversation with him. When multiple times, Keys attempted to tamper with the brake lines in the victim’s car and verbally threatened to kill her, she either did not cooperate with police or did not notify them in compliance with Keys father’s request to keep quiet, she said. Because of her silence, she is now blind in at least one eye and will possibly never see again in either. Although this is a very extreme case of domestic violence, the domestic violence cycle and victims’ fear of reporting it is not uncommon. “It’s a very sad situation,” Sheriff Gualtieri said at the news conference. “But the message is also for domestic violence victims men or women, it doesn’t matter: When you are the victim, there is help available, but you need to help yourself by allowing us to help you.” The Florida Department of Children and Families lists the following domestic violence service providers in Pinellas County: The Haven of RCS, Clearwater 24-hour crisis line: 727-442-4128 CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse), St. Petersburg 24-hour access line: 727-895-4912 Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court 727-464-7000 PCSO Victim Advocates 727-582-6259 If you or someone you know is the victim of domestic violence, please, break the cycle - reach out for help. 4 East Lake Woodlands Community Association - January 2016 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 Caliber Management 727-796-1996 Condo 1 Condo 6 Citadel Management 727-938-7730 Cypress 3 Woodlake Run 1, 2 & 3 Elite Property Mgmt. 727-224-1871 The Meadows First Choice Management 727-785-8887 The Cove at East Lake Woodlands Lake Estates Preserve Woodridge Green Holiday Isles Prop. Mgmt. 727-548-9402 Cross Pointe Innovative Community Mgmt. 727-938-3700 Muirfield Jim Nobles 727-447-8949 Stonebriar Progressive Mgmt. 727-773-9542 Cypress 2 Cluster 4 Cluster 5 Heatherwood/Laurel Oaks Patio Homes CALL Hosts Legislative Town Hall By Dick Corrigan,Community Relations Committee Chairman The Community Association Leadership Lobby (CALL) hosted a Legislative Town Hall on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 t the Lutheran Church of Resurrection in Palm Harbor. The event was hosted by Yeline Goin, Executive Director of CALL and a member of the Becker& Poliakoff legal firm. Participating legislators included Representatives Christopher Sprowls, James Grant and Chris Latvala, all representing the northern part of Pinellas County and in Rep Grant’s case part of northwestern Hillsborough County extending to Dale Mabry. The focus of the forum was accomplishments during the 2015 session, items that remain pending from that session and the goals and objectives of each of the representatives for the 2016 session. Each Representative gave a summary of their activities during the year, which in Representative Grant’s vase was shortened by the fact his election had been vacated and he had not been seated until April of 2015. Since all of the representatives are technically freshmen elected in the 2014 contest, although Grant served from 2010 to 2014, they commented on the difficulties encountered as newcomers in introducing and sponsoring legislation in the Florida House. However they touted their accomplishments in the areas of legislative support for home ownership . In Sprowls’ and Grant’s case this focused on House Bill 643 relating to Condominium Terminations. The issue which led to this bill was in part a result of a forum sponsored by the Council of North County Neighborhoods (CNCN) and corrected some of the imbalances afforded to bulk buyers of units in failed condominium associations and their efforts to convert these complexes to rental apartments. Many of the changes provide greater protection to existing condo owners not wishing to sell, especially at prices substantially below original purchase price. Some price protections are now afforded to condo owners with homestead or owner occupied status. Rep. Latvala, focusing on some changes he introduced relating to Mobile Home affairs including a 90 day notice of lot rental increases and other service and rules changes. Given the higher percentage of mobile home ownership in his district this bill was well received by both owners and park owners as a reasonable compromise. Other bills of interest to homeowners were in the areas of service animals, drones and governance of Home Owners Associations. While some additional corrections and changes need to be made to these pieces of legislation, in general, the Representatives were happy with their progress and pledged to seek the necessary fixes on these bills in 2016. Looking forward, the overriding theme were comments on ways to Property Group of Cent. Fla. 727-771-7753 Diamond Crest Isleworth Resource Management 727-796-5900 Deerpath Hunter’s Trail Sentry Management 727-799-8982 Condo 3 Kingsmill Cypress I Turtle Creek 3 & 4 As of 10-19-2015 make Florida’s government functions more efficient, principally by the use of “megadata” and increased coordination between and among various agencies. Some interesting, and in one case tragic, examples of lack of coordination between agencies were presented and pledges to address these problems were made by all the Representatives. The session lasted for over 2 hours and ended with a lively question and answer session. All three Reps indicated the usefulness of these town halls in introducing concerns of their constituents of which they might not have been aware, such as the Condominium Terminations. Both CAL and CNCN provide useful avenues for homeowners and Homeowner Associations to address their concerns and provide advocacy at the local, county and state levels. CALL can be reached at www.CALLBP.com and CNCN at www. CNCNPC.org. East Lake Woodlands Community Association - January 2016 Outside The Gates By Dick Corrigan,Community Relations Committee Chairman During November the Council of North County Neighborhoods focused on the wild side of northern Pinellas County at Its monthly open meeting held on November 16 at All Saints Episcopal Church on Keystone Road. Featuring two knowledgeable speakers, the meeting addressed living with invasive wild animals and plants that are being increasingly found in our suburban and semirural communities. Some interesting and unusual facts were provided to the attendees and several opportunities presented for community interaction and cooperation with the state and county organizations presented themselves. Leading off the discussion was Officer Baryl Martin of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC). Officer Martin pointed out that a lot of the wildlife we consider newcomers have been in Florida a lot longer than even the American Indians or the Spanish. Frequently sighted creatures like raccoons, deer, armadillos, opossum and alligators are native to the area and are being seen more often because their habitat is being overtaken by development. True invaders include coyotes, part of a continual migration from the west to the east, and wild, or feral, hogs which have probably been in Florida since Ponce de Leon. As the hogs’ former habitat on the farms of Pasco County is being developed, they are moving south and are loving the golf courses in the very north part of the county. Some of the true native animals such as raccoons carry a bacteria in their feces that is dangerous especially to young children and the local armadillos can carry leprosy, so caution in dealing with any of our four legged friends is always wise. Fortunately other true non-native fauna such as pythons, monitor lizards and iguana have not moved north to Pinellas yet, although the area fisheries are starting to see some evidence of newcomers like lion fish. One of the key takeaways included cautions against feeding any of the wild creatures as in most cases their breeding cycles and populations will expand to meet the newly available food sources. The FWC can assist in helping provide warnings to residents who persist in feeding the wildlife but in keeping with its mission is primarily focused on preservation and maintenance of the animal population although it will respond in urgent or dangerous situations. While animals can move around, everyone thinks of plants as rooted to the spot. But as East Lake Woodlands’ Pam Brown pointed out the 5 invasive p l a n t species can be extremely harmful to the environment. North Pinellas and especially the area around Brooker Creek is a habitat known as Bottomland Hardwood Forest, comprising stands of trees like cypress and some maples and oaks that can stand getting their feet wet. This is the only type of this environment in Florida except for some portions of the panhandle. Unfortunately some plant species introduced over the year s are being spread by birds and insects as well as airborne seeds and spores. Brazilian pepper trees compete with mangroves for the best locations and spread prolifically to the detriment of the habitat, especially for the fish breeding and fry protection that mangroves provide. The potato vine can cover standing tree growth and choke off their access to needed sunlight eventually killing the tree. Unfortunately the Florida state program that provides insects to attack these plants was not funded for 2016. Even garden plant species that we think as decorative such as Mexican Petunia, if not contained, can spread via a vigorous root system, while lantana, unless a sterile variety, can spread rapidly through seed propagation. General advice is to use as much native Floridian vegetation as possible in your gardens or at least be sure that unchecked spreading of decorative species, like the water hyacinth, introduced in 1885, don’t have the potential to invade the environment to the detriment of local flora. The water hyacinth now clogs major waterways and is considered the world’s worst aquatic plant as it deprives freshwater lakes, ponds and rivers of oxygen and sunlight and spreads rapidly. In summary, there is a lot of information and resources available out there whether it be the FWC, Brooker Creek preserve or any of the myriad agencies and councils that are involved in preserving our environment. So keep a sharp eye and look for signs of invasive wildlife and plants recognizing that some of them are really just our natural neighbors that need to be treated with normal courtesy and cautious respect. 6 East Lake Woodlands Community Association - January 2016 Bird of the Month northern gannet By Jake Jacoby Last month I featured the Atlantic Puffin as the Bird of the Month on a trip I made to Quebec, Canada in August 2015. This article will feature the Northern Gannet as I continued across the St. Lawrence Seaway to Perce, Quebec on the second leg of this trip. See the map below. Map for Quebec, Canada Trip Upon arrival in Perce, we had to ride on a ferry from the city wharf each morning for a 30-minute trip to Bonaventure Island. This island was designated a Migratory Bird Sanctuary in 1919 and was acquired by the Province of Quebec in 1971. At that time there were 35 families living on the island who were evicted and paid compensation for the loss of their homes and relocation. The island has since become a major tourist attraction, particularly with birding enthusiasts from all over the world. Once I arrived on Bonaventure Island, we had to hike 1.7 miles, almost straight up, to the top of the island where we encountered some 75,000 Northern Gannets and their chicks – it was an amazing sight. This breeding colony was literally jam-packed with birds, extremely noisy, Landing at the nesting site and with non-stop activity. Everywhere you looked, birds were flying, landing, nesting, feeding their chick and fighting over territory. Between the smell of the enormous amounts of bird guano, the squawking of the gannets, and the constantly changing weather conditions on top of the island, it was chaotic and overwhelming. But, I must admit that it was a birding photographers dream, and I loved every minute of it. The Northern Gannet is a seabird that breeds in only a few very large colonies in the North Atlantic and spends most of its life on the open sea. They are “pelagic” meaning that they only come to land to breed and raise their lone chick. In North America, they breed in only six wellestablished colonies; three in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Quebec, and three Nest Building in the North Atlantic off the coast of Newfoundland. There are also colonies off Brittany in France and in Norway, Iceland and Scotland. Northern Gannets congregate in very large flocks and engage in spectacular bouts of plunge-diving for fish, with hundreds of birds diving into the ocean from heights of up to 130-feet and attaining speeds of 60 miles per hour when they hit the water. Most plunge-dives are relatively shallow, but the birds can dive as deep as 70-feet and their feathers are waterproof. They fold their wings and hit the water like an arrow and then use their wings and feet to swim deeper in pursuit of fish; primarily anchovies, herring, mackerel and capelin, as well as squid when available. Northern Gannets are sexually monomorphic (both sexes similar in size and appearance) with only the birds being able to tell the difference. They identify each other by vocalization rather than sight. Pairs form a monogamous bond for life and both parents fully participate in all aspects of parental care of Pair bonding their single chick. Northern Gannet nests are built of mud, guano, seaweed and sticks on the ground and are only about 6-inches apart from other nests. The female will lay a single egg which is then incubated under the feet of either parent. The chick is altricial (helpless) at birth with essentially no motor coordination but will develop rapidly during the next 13-weeks. During this period, the chick will attain a weight of 50-percent more than an adult as both parents feed the chick regurgitated fish. After the 13-week period, the parents will leave the nest and return to sea In Flight leaving the chick to fend for itself. The chick then leaves the nest and jumps or dives off the high cliffs where the nest is located, landing in the water below. Because of the chick’s excessive weight and undeveloped wing muscles, the chick will swim towards their feeding grounds for several weeks until it eventually develops the strength to fly. Northern Gannet with Chick continued on pg 7... 7 East Lake Woodlands Community Association - January 2016 COLOR YOUR BEDROOM...BEAUTIFULLY! By Sally Giar Confused about selecting a color scheme for your master bedroom? Consider these quick tips, so that your ultimate selection will be the perfect choice! USE COLOR UNEQUALLY for better color proportion and balance. While this may sound like a complete contradiction, it truly works. Consider a deep dramatic shade to create an accent wall behind your bed. Then, by coloring your adjoining walls a lighter hue of the same color you will have instantly created a more visually interesting space. USE LIGHTER COLORS to create a feeling of spaciousness. Paler shades naturally reflect light rays instead of absorbing them. A lighter color palette would be particularly important if your bedroom isn’t as large as you’d like. By coloring the walls in paler hues, you’ll actually be giving your bedroom a more expansive feel. USE BRIGHT, STRONG COLORS to create a warm, cozy feeling. This color tip is especially important if you have a large, spacious bedroom with very high ceilings. Warmer colors tend to “humanize” large spaces, making them more livable and welcoming. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION to the room’s architectural features and details. To emphasize interesting and desirable architectural features, like a tray ceiling, enhance the area with stronger, contrasting colors. Conversely, to camouflage architectural defects, a more neutral paint color of the same tonal value will help to blend your walls, ceiling and floors and hide those unhappy features. It is advisable to select colors for upholstery, bedding and drapery fabrics first and select your wall, ceiling and floor colors by pulling your favorite color from your fabrics. While paint is the first thing you DO, it is the last thing you SELECT. Remember to take your wood tones into consideration – they are also a very important part of your overall color scheme. ...continued from pg 6. The chicks will begin to return to the breeding colony in approximately 3 years but will not reach sexual maturity and breed until they are 5-years old. To see my favorite photographs, please visit my web site at http://www. flickr.com/jake_jacoby Bird Fact Why do Owls regurgitate pellets? After an owl’s prey is dissolved in its stomach, the gizzard squeezes the digestible material into the intestines while the bones, fur, teeth, and other indigestible matter remain. When all the liquid is finally squeezed out, what remains is then spit out as a pellet. The pellets collect beneath branches where owls roost during the day, providing both a useful clue for birders as to where an owl might be spotted. Because owls usually swallow small prey whole or in two bites, the bones in an owl pellet tend to be fully intact and are usually easy to identify. Now Open in Downtown Dunedin! Joy Hillman Owner and East Lake Woodlands resident Featuring collections from: Renuar, Clotheshead, Elan International, Dairi, Clara Sun Woo, Habitat, Lysse’, Chalet and many more fine makers of women’s clothing. Hours M- Th 10 -7, Fri and Sat. 10 - 8 and Sundays 11 - 5. 481 Main Street, Dunedin • 727-288-2999 www.mirabellafashions.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mirabellafashions Kitchen&Bath Ideas by Leverette Since 1995 Port Richey Sally Giar 727-789-4886 Butler Plumbing Services 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 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 Quality Work In A Timely Fashion 8 East Lake Woodlands Community Association - January 2016 Historical Bits and Pieces By Paul J.H. Leaser You call this collecting? Plymouth Rock was quite larger in 1620. In the intervening centuries souvenir hunter Chipped off pieces for their mantels. Today is estimated to be about 20% its original size but, new protected by an iron grill. Visitors today at Monticello stop to see the famous obelisk designed by Thomas Jefferson, but it is really only a copy. The original was so badly chipped by “collectors” that congress Commissioned a replica, now surrounded by an iron enclosure. During Abraham Lincoln’s second term in office, many visitors had cut pieces from the brocaded window treatments and snipped floral designs from the lace curtains. Redecorating cost hundreds of thousands and guards are constantly present. Charles Lindbergh’s “The Spirit of St. Louis “plane was so damage by those souvenir throngs” that he was obliged to have a restoration. Items had been taken from the cockpit; the “log”, which was merely several railroad maps, which Lindbergh had purchased for 10 cents each. 6th Annual Chili & Salsa Bowl @ East LakeWoodlands Country Club benefiting the Humane Society of Tampa Bay • Saturday, January 9, 2016, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m Games, Live music, Contests, Adoptable Pets and more. Info: 727.724.2214 • www.mytampabaycommunity.com Discover the fun-filled private club life at East Lake Woodlands Country Club, where Members enjoy: • Two 18-hole championship golf courses • 17 tennis courts • Two heated swimming pools • Fitness center • Delicious dining in our renovated restaurant, bar and patio • Private event rooms for meetings, events and celebrations • Fun social events for the whole family Contact the Membership Office to learn more about “Member For A Day” opportunities, private tours and current promotions! 727.784.8576 x: 12 and 16 eastlakewoodlandscc.com 1055 East Lake Woodlands Parkway Oldsmar, FL 34677 *Offer expires December 31, 2015 and may not be combined with any other sponsor or member referral programs. Limit one Member for a Day visit per person. Ad must be presented at time of use. May not be redeemed for cash, and no stored or cash value. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. Contact Club for details. © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 29295 1015 SLC 2015-29295_ELW_HeronMag_AD.indd 1 11/2/15 12:23 PM East Lake Woodlands Community Association - January 2016 Water, WATER EVERYWHERE! By John Fernsler, resident of East Lake Woodlands (ELW) and member, American College of Real Estate Lawyers, for the January 2016 issue of The Heron. <jjf@fernsler. com> The title is borrowedout of context from Coleridge’s The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Were you here this summer to witness the flooding in ELW? The following information will help you appreciate what was going on and how to reduce the impact of heavy rains in the future. Jack Picker, Board member and Lakes/Drainage Chair of East Lake Woodlands Community Association (ELWCA), states: “Our community is faced with a serious problem...an ineffective surface water Drainage System. To remedy, we must identify and correct many issues associated with this system. Once fully functional, we will establish an ongoing preventive maintenance program, thus insuring successful future operation. East Lake County Club, East Lake Water and local communities are all partners in this effort. We appreciate their understanding, support and patience.” Imagine yourself in a balloon above ELW. Focus on the water/wetland views. Look northwest to the Gulf, along the Anclote River to Tarpon Springs, along Lake Tarpon, Brooker Creek into ELW. Focus on the lakes, ponds, wetlands, creeks and canals around and through ELW into the north end of TampaBay. This is our drainage area. Go onto the Pinellas County web site and find your property on the map which shows how high the water would come if there was a one foot storm surge. While the water would be one foot higher, only in rare instances would it flood your dwelling, though movement on the roads would clearly be impeded. The engineering company known as EMK, designed the original drainage system for ELW to include a system of ponds, lakes, streams, drains, water courses and wetlands governing water retention, flow, using gravity and pumps, and height, using overflow walls, pipes and weirs. The overall system is regulated by the State of Florida DEP Pinellas County and to a small degree Swiftmud.. ELW is peppered with drainage easements. The Official Records of Pinellas County contain maps for each community showing where these feature are located. EMK recently prepared large scale maps graphically showing these water flow, retention and detention situations for the benefit of ELWCA, East Lake Water, owned by the Club, and each of the more than 40 communities within ELW. Your recent tax bill imposes a Surface Water Assessment and Surface Water Fee on each property owner for storm water retention, detention and drainage services in unincorporated Pinellas County, including all of ELW. Every homeowner pays fees to ELWCA, and each local community association, plus costs to the East Lake Woodlands Country Club. Some storm drains along the main roads and within the local communities had to be cleaned out this summer. Silt and other debris has accumulated over the years. Parties responsible for maintaining the system include 9 individuals, ELWCA, the Club and ELW, and each local community. ELWCA is making an effort to study, guide and coordinate responses from all responsible parties. Individuals can help, too, by refraining from dropping trash which can make its way to and clog storm sewers. Costs to local communities range from merely keeping drains open to major work needed to restore ponds and filters. ELWCA is assisted by the volunteer efforts of Geoffrey Fosbrook, and of Jack Picker. Please –join me in extending thanks to them for their work. Overview of ELW Waterways. Heron Business Directory “VOTED #1 BREAKFAST IN PALM HARBOR” .. Looking for more business? “An Old Fashion Family Run Neighborhood Restaurant.” — AOL’s City’s Best The ONLY FULL-Service Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant in the East Lake Area! East Lake Café Get noticed in your community www.TheEastLakeCafe.com • East Lake Woodlands Best Kept Secret • Distinctive Breakfast Served All Day • Delicious Lunches • Catering & Space Available for all Occasions • Outside Patio Seating (Pets Welcome) • Dine In or Take Out • Wifi “Hot Spot” • Major Credit Cards Accepted www.HOApub.com Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough newsletters 727-403-5506 Now available “ONLINE ORDERING” from your couch, PC, mobile phone, etc.... Proudly Featuring [email protected] HOA PUBLISHERS s Only 2 SpaceHeron he Available inDTirectory Business $4 OFF A $20 PURCHASE Coupon is good 7 days a week Not to be included with any other offer. Expires 1/31/16 ELW Catering for all occasions including delivery to Businesses & Local Schools. Our Space available for parties, meetings, networking groups, etc… Watch for the grand opening of our Exciting New Menu 3430 East Lake Rd., Suite # 3 & 4 East Lake Woodlands Center Palm Harbor A+ RATING Phone: 727-772-0707 • Fax 727-772-0372 Homes & Condos Minor Repairs & Installations •Experienced craftsman •Prompt & Reliable •No Job Too Small Call Lou for your (727) 781-7922 FREE estimate Eye Exams, Contacts, Outside Prescriptions, Insurance accepted Location: East Lake Rd and Tampa Rd – East Lake Woodlands Shopping Center (next to Firehouse Subs & behind McDonald’s) 785-7330 727- Dr. Tara Rusoff Dr. Stephanie Coates www.eastlakeeyecare.com “Done Right The First Time” .. Looking for more business? Get noticed in your community www.HOApub.com Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough newsletters 727-403-5506 [email protected] Call Today for an Estimate C ASEY H ELDENBRAND OWNER [email protected] 813 935-2375 1517 East Fowler Avenue Suite A Tampa, Florida 33612 HOA PUBLISHERS s Only 2 SpaceHeron he Available inDTirectory Business & Patios Florida Rooms Entry Ways Swimming Pool Enclosures One panel to entire Rescreen! Dependable! Reliable! WE ANSWER YOUR CALLS! 727- 992-2923 Free Estimates East Lake Woodlands Community Association - January 2016 REAL ESTATE TODAY! Hugh A. Lichter, MA, REALTOR®, Century 21 East Lake Realty 727-421-5010. Yes, it’s winter! And, while it’s hard to believe it, we do have some cold and inclement weather! Not much, but it’s always good to be prepared! Once a year, I remind readers and clients to make sure we have gone through the Emergency Preparedness Plan process! A few simple steps will make sure we have a plan in place no matter what the emergency. It’s important to identify both what emergencies we need to plan for and then create the plan. The types of emergencies we have here in Florida’s West Coast would be storm related, fire, home intrusion, and medical. In general, for the both the winter and the stormy seasons, we want to have on hand supplies of flashlights and/or battery driven lamps, plenty of batteries, a radio or access to one in a vehicle, water, and non-perishable foods. Some homeowners have generators, and like flashlights, it’s good to keep them tuned, fueled, and batteries checked. In addition, you may also want to have a can opener, clothing and shelter items like blankets, sleeping bags, tent, non-electric cooking gear, bathroom tissue, paper towels, and baby wipes for cleanup. For planning purposes, a 3 day supply is good, and that means 1 gallon of water per person per day. Some folks like to add to this with Infant and pet supplies, medications, glasses or contact lenses, waterproof matches or lighter, copies of your bank and credit cards, driver’s license, and other ID cards, and some cash. Do you have a designated safe area in your home to go to during an emergency? Obviously, we will evacuate in the rare instance this may be necessary, but storms change direction, and it’s good to have a safe area in the interior and away from windows. Does each member of your family know what to do in case of an emergency? There should be lists of certain numbers posted somewhere that everyone is aware of, like in the kitchen. This should contain 911, any medical doctors, other family members to call in an emergency, etc. First aid kits or a good supply of first aid items are important. Supplies should be checked occasionally to make sure that there is always a good supply. Emergency preparedness isn’t only about supplies. It’s important to have also have your navigation system set up with a route away from the coast, and/or have this planned out with family members. And it’s important to make sure every family member knows her/ his role in the plan! For home security, we’ve devoted an entire issue to this, but it’s good to have a home security plan in place. This, too, can be simple and easy, and deterrence is easier than you might think. Pets, lights/lamps on timers, outdoor lights on solar switches, regular checks on door locks and windows, “neighborhood awareness”, and safeguarding of valuables will help to reduce your chances considerably. And, for medical emergencies, everyone’s phone should have 911 pre-programmed and have phones nearby you when you sleep. 11 Smoke detectors should be checked annually and if battery driven, batteries replaced. Smoke detectors should be replaced every 5 years or less, and always have plenty of charged fire extinguishers. Most of us have lived here in Florida and never had more than an inconvenience of power and cable outages, but one can never be too prepared with good planning and a good plan! Remember: 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 sound advice and good, solid local market info that will greatly assist you. And, if you or someone you know is even thinking of buying, a real estate professional is best able to go over price, payment, location, and value information for this very large decision. I would be happy to be that real estate professional for you, your friends, and your family! Hugh A. Lichter, MA, Century 21 East Lake Realty, at 727421-5010.Ω 12 East Lake Woodlands Community Association - January 2016 Add Color with Winter Flowers Pam Brown, ELW resident Annuals are especially versatile in Florida adding wonderful color to our landscapes. We are fortunate that many different flowers will flourish and bloom here during the short winter days. Some of the annuals good for winter are alyssum, begonia, geraniums, impatiens, carnation, calendula, dianthus, gerbera daisy, dusty miller, and marguerite daisy. You can also find traditional winter annuals like pansies, petunias and snapdragons. If you want to try planting seeds, try alyssum, calendula, nasturtium and sweet peas. In most of the US many of these are spring flowers, but we are fortunate to be able to plant then now. However, impatiens, calendula and sweet peas are Geranium likely to be consumed by dear. Rabbits also can eat the blooms of many flowers, so I usually plant them in large containers so that they are out of reach of the rabbits. Our sandy soil is basically infertile, so add plenty of organic material (peat or compost) and a slow release balanced fertilizer formulated for flowers as you plant. Dig it into the planting area well. This should insure that your flowers create a lovely display. Be sure to give each plant plenty of Dianthus room to grow. This will allow for good air circulation and fewer disease problems. Always water well when planting and continue to water daily for a week thereafter. Then weekly watering should be sufficient. You may need to add more slow release fertilizer in two months to keep them healthy and looking good into the spring. Removing spent blooms periodically will also insure a continuous bounty of flowers. We usually have fewer pest and disease problems with cooler temperatures. Lower humidity and less rain can decrease fungal problems. However, powdery mildew can develop when nights are cool and humidity is high for a few days, and insect pests might still pop up with the warm weather we have been having. Scout your flowers often and treat as soon as you see evidence of pests. Powdery mildew can be treated with Neem oil or a chemical fungicide, just be careful to read and follow the label carefully. Neem will also control many of the insect pests. However, you will need to use a Bt product like Thuricide for caterpillars. Some of these plants are frost sensitive. Impatiens, geraniums Petunias and begonias will need some cover if a heavy frost is expected. With careful planning and care, you should have colorful flowers well into spring. For additional information, access the University of Snap Dragon Florida/IFAS Extension publication Bedding Plants: Selection, Establishment and Maintenance on the Internet at: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/MG/MG31900.pdf. East Lake Woodlands Community Association - January 2016 Peace of mind is just one of the many “extras” you receive every time you book a vacation through AAA Travel. AAA Travel is America’s leading leisure travel agency AAA Travel offer tips and advice you couldn’t find on your own AAA Exclusive Member Benefits provide savings, perks and special excursions, such as; VIP Check-in, champagne in the cabin, ship board credit, complimentary VIP dining, shore excursion credit, and more! Take the worry out of traveling while getting something more every time you go — with AAA Travel. Restrictions and conditions may apply. TR-0294 AAA Palm Harbor 727-789-7850 32050 US 19th North, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 like us on facebook / HOA Publishers HOA PUBLISHERS 13 14 East Lake Woodlands Community Association - January 2016 A+� RATED� Call our emergency response team now� 727-821-1961� www.airdctr.com� Proudly serving�East Lake Residents� with proven and reliable service� +� Free Service Call� $250 Off System Replacement� A/C & Heat Tune-UP $49.95� with repair� Free In-Home Estimate� Call our emergency response team today� Not valid with any other offer. Expires 4/30/16� 12 Month Financing Available� Must present coupon at time of estimate.� Not valid with any other offer. Expires 04/30/2016� Help your system stay efficient &� prevent costly breakdowns with� this comprehensive service.� Not available for same day service� 15 East Lake Woodlands Community Association - January 2016 FOR SALE ELW resident needs to find a good home for two loving cats. They are about 1.5 years old and both are declawed in the front paws and neutered. Since they have been constant companions from birth, we cannot separate them. An unplanned travel schedule forces us to find a good home for them. If you are interested in meeting them, please call 814-449-7456. Moving Boxes, dozens in a variety of sizes including wardrobes. Flat screen tv box accommodates up to 65” screen. Packing paper. All gently used, smoke free home and purchased within the last six months. Call 816-289-0911. BISSELL Pro Heat Upright Carpet Cleaner. Like New $85 Call 727-7848883 TV 62” Mitsubishi WD-62327 DLP rear projection high definition. Good condition with a nice picture. Comes with owners guide, original unused remote and complete set of Monster Cables. ELW resident. 813 240-0019 Singer sewing machine in wooden cabinet $50.00 727-787-1796 42” Round glass top pod iron table with 4 matching chairs $175.00 727787-1796 Magic Chef Microwave Oven with Turntable Model M15-10P asking $25.00 727-784-8883 Over 500 used golf balls in good shape for sale - Callaway, Nike, Titleist, Bridgestone, etc. $8 a dozen. Located in East Lake Woodlands - can deliver. Call or text 508-733-5209. Athena Leila Baby Changing Table, Two drawer, Cherry, new, still in box, some assembly, Was $172 New, asking $100. 727-641-2735. Yamaha upright piano for sale; $1,800. Country French white color in good condition. Just needs a tuning. Call: 727-434-7834 Goalrilla Adjustable Basketball Hoop - Model GSiii 54 inch backboard. In ground mountable. Like new. $500 OBO. Call 727-785-8486 4 piece Panasonic phone set $40.00 Power pressure cooker $70.00. NuWave induction cooktop including pans & cookbook $70.00. 5”x5” wooden Sudoku game w/pegs $15. Pedal exerciser $25. 727.787-4994 Right Handed MacGregor Golf Club Set. Excellent condition, complete set: Irons 3-9, with S&P wedges. Stainless steel rigid shaft, and oversize face. OVERSIZE driver with 3&5 fairway woods. MacGregor Putter. Bag included. $150.00. Call 813-765-9694. Saucony Jazz Original sneakers, size 6.5, color Tan, New In Box, $30.00 Call 727-784-9298. Men’s right hand taylor made irons 2.0 Burner senior graphite 5 thru Pitching wedge $200.00 727-786-7154 Men’s right hand adams idea set senior graphite shaft Driver, 3,5 fairway wood - 4,5,6,7 Hybrid iron - 8,9 iron pitching & sand wedge. Putter & 5 Headcovers. $400.00 727-786-7154 Moving Sale: beige swirl design contemporary couch 50.00 coffee table and end tables.girls light wood bedroom furniture including desk !00.00.Matag washer 150.00 never used chandelier 50.00 call 727 787-7539 or 3485693. Scotts Edgeguard Turf Builder Spreader - used once cost $36.+ - sell $13.00 Michael Tricarico - Fairway Springs 727-376-1140 Garden Trellis - New England Arbors Grand White 54” w x 90” h. Purchased at Lowe’s for $199 Item 617286, Model #VA68200, asking $125. Phone 727372-0973 for rent COBBS LANDING - PALM HARBOR 1BR Condo. Maple cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, wood laminate & ceramic floors, screened porch. W/D, water & basic cable included. Gated community w/pool. $700/mo. 727-688-0945. 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 CLASSIFIED ADS 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: 727-8101352 or e-mail me at jbowlerm@msn. com or visit my website: www.youravon. com/Jpotter Help Offered NAR-ANON -Are you effected by by someone’s addiction? Do you keep trying to make things better and nothing helps? We are a world wide fellowship that offers help by sharing our experience, strength, and hope. Join us Saturdays @ 10:00 A.M. 207 Buckingham Ave. East – Oldsmar (United Methodist Church) For additional meetings: naranonfl.org or call 1-888-947-8885 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. 727-848-8888. 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. Leaving for long vacation or the season? Make sure your property is looked after. Residential Home Services at The House Is OK gives you peace of mind. www.thehouseisok. com 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 BROKEN GARAGE DOOR? Broken Springs • Rollers • Cables etc. Same day service on all Doors & Openers. Honest, Reliable, 37 year Local Resident. FREE Service Call with Repair. 727-504-4948, 7 Days a Week. Maria’s Cleaning weekly, biweekly & monthly services available. Call Today for FREE Estimate! 727-2593649 References Available Great Panes Window Cleaning - Professional window cleaner with 18 years experience. FREE NO PRESSURE Estimate. My promise: “You owe me nothing until you are 100% satisfied!” Licensed and Insured. Call Tom at 727-777-6030 www.greatpanesfl.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. 16 East Lake Woodlands Community Association - January 2016 When you believe in a greater purpose to health care, you see things differently. Because health care isn’t only about illness and injury, or even medicine. It’s about the human spirit. Which is why for over a century, Florida Hospital has gone beyond symptoms and treatments, helping people live healthier, happier lives. This is more than quality, expertise and compassion. Discover the Florida Hospital difference at InspiredTampaBay.com 1395 S. Pinellas Ave. FHWFR-10081 | Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 727-942-5000