Gazette
The Volume I, Issue 4
An Arbor Greene CDD Publication Happy Mothers Day!
MAY 2014
Honor and celebrate Mom on this very Special Day!
News from the Arbor Greene CDD Arbor Greene CDD Contacts Arbor Greene CDD Board of Supervisors Nathan Clawson, Supervisor (Term ending to 11/14) Toby Thomson, Acting Chairman (Term ending 11/14) Adam Tanenbaum, Supervisor (Term ending 11/16) Steve Eckhardt, Supervisor (Term ending 11/16) Michael S. Candella, Supervisor (Term ending 11/16)
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Arbor Greene CDD Staff - 991-9226
Community Manager Jason von Merveldt jasonv@arborgreene.com Maintenance Manager Gary Smith gary.smith@arborgreene.com Administrative Manager Claudia Mayo claudia.mayo@arborgreene.com Newsletter Editor Claudia Mayo agnewsletter@arborgreene.org
CDD Board of Supervisors We have a potential of 3 seats on the Board of Supervisors becoming available in the November General Election. Seats 1, 2, and 3. If you are interested in running, please go to http://votehillsborough.org/ or http://election.dos.state.fl.us to find out how to register as a candidate for the November Elections. Candidate Petitions for offices are due by Noon, May 19, 2014. The Qualifying dates are noon June 16, 2014 to noon June 20, 2014.
MAY Landscape Maintenance May 5 – 10: Re-fertilize any off color turf areas. Complete re-juvenational shrub trimming. May 12- 17: Apply liquid fertilizer and fungicide of seasonal color beds. Cut and remove low hanging tree branches for high vehicle clearance. May 19 – 24: Spray roundup herbicide in planter beds. Apply weed control herbicide on turf areas where needed. May 26—31: Apply liquid fertilizer and fungicide on seasonal color beds. Spot treat turf and shrubs for insect activity where needed.
Complimentary Notary Services for Arbor Greene Residents Simple signature verification only; expressly excluded: trusts, wills, real estate, probate and any documents requiring any witness.
Call 991-9226 x1411 for Appointment Photo ID and Proof of residency required.
Fitness Pool Hours • May 2014 Day Open Close
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News from the Arbor Greene HOA Greetings from the Homeowner’s Association! The Homeowners Association held its annual meeting and elections on March 25th. Here are the results: • All of the amendment issues failed due to lack of quorum. We did not meet the minimum number of cast ballots to make amendment changes. • CONGRATULATIONS to Judi Swartz (Vice President), Pat Chung (Treasurer), Sheryl Greenlee (Secretary) and Charlie Watt. Judi, Pat, and Sheryl were re-elected as Directors and also elected to officer positions for the board. Charlie is a 1st time BOD member. All of these members receive a 2 year term that expires in March of 2016. Thank you for volunteering. The community appreciates your time and service! • I was re-elected as HOA board president. I am in the middle of a two year term that started last year. • WE BID FAREWELL to Mike Konicek and Dhanni Sukhai. Both Mike and Dhanni were long time members of the HOA Board and have decided to step down. Their experience and service will be missed. In addition, Mike was the Treasurer of the board for the last several years as well as interim board president in 2011. THANK YOU!! You will both be missed!! The Homeowners Association is always looking for new volunteers. If you have any interest in learning more about what we do, please come and check out our monthly meetings or even contact me directly. As a reminder, Spring is the BEST TIME OF THE YEAR to plant grass. If your yard needs a few plugs or totally resodded, please consider doing it now. A well maintained yard is a key to a curb appeal. Sean Kiehl HOA Board President
Arbor Greene HOA Contacts Arbor Greene HOA Board of Directors Sean Kiehl, President (2015) Parkview Judith Swartz, Vice President (2016) Parkview Patricia Chung, Treasurer (2016) Enclave Sheryl Greenlee, Secretary(2016) Parkview Paul Boucher, Director (2015) Parkview Charlie Watt, Director (2014) Greeneacre Properties, Inc. 600-1100, ext. 163 Mark Eary-meary@greenacreproperties.com
Devonshire HOA Board of Directors Stuart Marofsky, President Kate Nidasio, Vice-President Joe Ciccarello, Secretary Robert Hennig, Treasurer Melody Peterson, Board Member at Large Wil Alvarez, Unique Property Services, 879-1139 walvarez@uniquepropertyservices.com
Carriage Homes HOA Board of Directors Bruce Metts, Board of Directors Bob Winter, Board of Directors Laurie Dykeman, Board of Directors Paul Gannon, Board of Directors Melissa Fort, Community Manager Rizetta & Company, 813-933-5571, mfort@rizzetta.com
All planned changes to the exterior of your home must be submitted to the Design Review Board (DRB) via an Alteration Application. And, DRB approval must be obtained before any work is begun. All Arbor Greene HOA documents and forms can be found on-line at: www.greenacreproperties.com. Click the “Resident Login” link at the top of the page to sign in. It is each homeowners responsibility to know what is covered in the Declaration of Covenants (Deed Restrictions) and Design Review Board Standards.
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Monday May 26
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to those who defend democracy - for they bear the gift of liberty and pay the price of freedom.
Remember and honor our brave men and women of the US Military, past and present. ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE • MAY 2014
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HAPPENINGS!
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Cinco ! De ! Mayo !
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at the Community Center Gathering Room and Resort Pool on
Saturday, May 3rd, from 11am - 2pm We encourage families to bring food and beverage (limited to the Gathering Room) for an enjoyable afternoon of celebration and poolside games.
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Friday, May 16th, from 6:30pm - 10:00 pm at the Community Center. Sponsored by
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Join us for a neighborly night out. Light hor’dourves will be provided but you are also welcome to bring your own dish and drinks!
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Women’s Wine Down Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:00pm.
Adults of Arbor Greene! *Events are for residents over the age of 21 please
The Arbor Greene CDD is encouraging the women of the community to attend a monthly social gathering the last Wednesday of each month at the Community Center. Ladies, bring your own wine, cheese and snacks to help wind down after a busy month.
Men’s BBQ and Beer Mondays from 6:30-8:00pm. On the first Monday of each month, gentlemen are encouraged to bring home cooked BBQ, even if it’s leftover from the weekend, including side dishes and beer for a great way to start the month off.
Grand Opening of the Arbor Greene Snack Shack Opening Memorial Day Weekend! A great way to celebrate the official kick-off to summer fun!
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“Food Trucks will be available to feed your appetite”
Antique, Hot Rod, Sports Car and Motorcycle Show June 14, 11:00am-2:00 pm At the Community Center we will have over 10 vehicles that will be on display and are looking to add motorcycles and sports cars. Please call the administration center at 991-9226 option 4 to have your ride registered for this fun event!
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Message From Your Neighborhood Watch (NWA) Coordinators - Paul & Hally Boucher “Home Security Checkup” Hello Arbor Greene (AG) Neighbors. It’s that time of year when many of us have been working on repairing, updating, or cleaning our homes, garages, and yards. Seldom do we think of home security when we take on these other projects, but this is the perfect time to do so. Below are some tips to help you verify and improve the security of your home and family. Outdoor cleanup with a security focus: This is the time of year when trees and shrubs experience major growth spurts. Consider trimming trees around your home to ensure a clear view of your property and also allow home and street lighting to illuminate more of your property. Trim shrubs to expose windows and doors, preventing thieves from being able to easily hide behind them when they are trying to view inside or enter your home. Check and repair door and window locks: Take time to walk through your entire home and verify the security of each window and door. Repair any broken or worn lock, door-knob, seal, or hardware; repairing these locking mechanisms deters crimes of convenience. Many thieves enter homes through the sides and rear of homes that have overgrown trees or shrubs or broken locks. Also check garage doors to ensure they can’t be opened unless door openers or locks are activated. Installing a “zip-tie” may prevent your garage door from being opened by a thief using a coat hanger or similar device while standing outside your door. Consider repairing lanai door locks and hardware. Adding electronic devices that ring inside your home when a lanai door is opened will also enhance your home and pool security. Installing deadbolts, security chains, locking pins in lanai doors, etc. are other low cost means to add to your home’s security. Check and repair home lighting: Take a moment to walk around your home to verify the proper functioning of each outdoor lamp. Replace or repair cracked or broken lamps to help deter night time surveillance, vandalism, or break-ins by criminals. Think about installing photosensitive switches, allowing for automatic day/night light activation. Consider adding motion activated assemblies to existing or new outdoor lamp fixtures. Test and repair home security systems: If your home alarm is monitored, contact your security company to request a free system check. Most monitoring companies will repair or upgrade these systems at little or no cost. If your alarm system is not monitored, review your alarm’s paperwork and perform a system check to ensure all sensors and functions are operating properly. You can also contact an independent alarm technician who may do this work for a small fee. Most homes in Arbor Greene were initially built with alarm systems. If you’re unsure if your house has an alarm, check the walls near your main entrances (front, utility, and garage doors) or master bedroom for keypads. Small metal boxes are often mounted on closet walls, indicating the presence of an alarm system. Consider testing, repairing, or upgrading these systems to allow you to fully secure your home. Neighborhood Watch can help with many of these issues or if you have other questions about your system. As recommended by the Tampa Police Department (TPD), if you see suspicious person(s) or activity, immediately call the TPD’s Suspicious Activity line (813-231-6130). If you think a crime is about to occur or has been committed against person(s) or property, then immediately dial 9-1-1. In either case, call the TPD from a safe location and do not confront suspicious person(s). The TPD Dispatcher will ask you several questions about the suspect(s) activities, gender, age, race, clothing, height, weight, etc. and suspect(s) vehicle (including make, model, year, color, license plate number, etc.), if any. The TPD uses this data to initially assess the situation and aids them in deciding how rapidly they send or divert TPD units, how many units are dispatched to your location, etc. The TPD repeatedly asks us to let AG residents know that the TPD wants all of us to be their “eyes and ears,” watching for and immediately reporting suspicious activity and crimes. Emergency/TPD phone numbers on refrigerator magnets are available for FREE at the AG Clubhouse/Community Center. Please see the Clubhouse attendant about this free gift provided by your AG NWA Coordinators. If you would like to receive additional security tips and other relevant information from the TPD, please email us at ArborGreene-NWA@hotmail.com. Joining this email distribution group does not obligate you to any other NWA activity, but should help you and your family to be better informed and more secure, making AG an even better place to live. AG NWA is an all-volunteer run program overseen by the TPD. Thank you. PAGE 14
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The Arbor Greene Book Club All are invited, without reservation. Point of contact is Diane Wheeler, 813 994-9262. We meet in the Gathering Room at 7:00 pm, each date is a Monday. 19 May 2014 16 June 2014 15 September 2014 20 October 2014 17 November 2014 15 December 2014
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Beware of the Giant Toad! The Cane Toad can be cute and amusing to small children and animals; there are hidden dangers that one should be aware of. The largest of the frogs and toads found in Florida, the giant toad is not native to the United States. Originally released in the US to control white grubs in the sugar cane fields the giant toad became established in Southern Florida as a result of an accidental release of about 100 specimens from the stock of a pet dealer at Miami airport in 1955. Giant toads are a highly predacious exotic species that will eat all types of native frogs and toads. Skilled at locating all types of food, they have been known to also eat pet food. Caution should be taken with the cane toad because when threatened or handled it secretes a highly toxic milky substance from its large parotoid glands at the back of its head, behind the ears. This secretion can burn your eyes, may irritate your skin, and can kill cats and dogs if they ingest the secretion. Symptoms of Giant Toad poisoning in pets include drooling, head-shaking, crying, loss of coordination, and, in more serious cases, convulsions. The dog’s (or cat’s) gums often turn red, an indicator used by veterinarians to distinguish toad poisoning from epilepsy. For this reason, pet owners should be familiar with their pet’s normal gum color. Treatment: If you suspect toad poisoning, get a hose and run water in the side of the dog’s/cat’s mouth, pointing the animal’s head downward so water isn’t swallowed. Rub the gums and mouth to remove the toxin. This treatment is usually successful, but call your veterinarian immediately. It’s always best to avoid pet and human contact with any wildlife. You may not know what defense mechanism it may have. ~ Source: Florida Wildlife Extension ~ PAGE 16
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Play Tennis Arbor Greene! Summer Junior Tennis Is Starting This summer Train Smart Tennis invites your children to join the fun of learning tennis at Arbor Greene. Our mission is to provide a systematic basic approach so your children have the opportunity to learn the game as quickly as possible. Our approach truly teaches children the fundaments to enjoy the life-time game of tennis and to build self-esteem. There is no substitute for a good beginning! Our training is designed so your children can follow a pathway to improvement and competition. The next step would be the Train Smart Players Program. We provide a system of training for your children no matter what their level of play. Summer tennis starts Monday, June 9th and continues for 9 weeks. There is no camp the July 4th week. Players can sign up for one week at a time and attend 1, 2, 3 or 4 days per week. Days are Mon., Tues., Wed., and Thurs. Times are:
5 – 7 years old 9:00 – 10:00am.
8 -12 years old 10:00 – 11:30am.
13 & over 10:00 – 11:30am.
Sign Up By Calling Coach Alan At 610-7301 Junior Tournament May 31-June2 , Train Smart Tennis Jr. Summer Chps.
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Courts will be limited
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PET BOARDING & DOG WALKING
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Are you planning a vacation or going on a business trip? Do you need a Pet Sitter? Located in Arbor Greene, we offer a cage free “pet vacation” at our house. We can also walk and care for your pet (dog or cat) at your home. Please contact me to determine your pet’s needs! Randy Kriesel: chinadog1@gmail.com or call 813-777-6573(cell)
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Arbor Greene Activities & Program Coordinators May 2014 Book Club............................................................................ Diane Wheeler 994-9262 Bunco................................................................................... Carol Traska 994-7312 Girl Scouts............................................................................ www.gswcf.org Infant Swim Lessons.............................................................. Emma Grymbal 748-6142 Meditation Class (Sun @10:00 AM in Aerobics Room........... Jeremy Williams 528-6285 Mom’s Club.......................................................................... Whitney Tanenbaum 486-3095 Neighborhood Watch, arborgreene-nwa@hotmail.com......... Hally & Paul Boucher Personal Training (by appointment)....................................... Davida Constant 240-1375 Swim Team and Lessons (lessons by appt.)............................ Julia Lamb 240-9428 Tennis................................................................................... Alan Williams 610-7301 Triathlon Coaching................................................................ Doug Kugley 995-4628 Yoga (Monday @ 6:00 PM)................................................... Ruben Vazquez 727-771-3612 Zumba (M,W,F @ 9:00 AM and T, Th @ 7:30 PM)............... Maguie Blasini 732-7011 The activities listed above are privately run and any questions pertaining to them should be directed to the individual activity directors. Community Involvement – If you want to volunteer at any of our events, please contact Jason at jasonv@arborgreene.com, or 813-991-9226, ext. 7, for more information. Students may receive community service hours for their work if it meets the community service criteria established by their school. Interested in playing Mahjong? Contact Julia Rogers 833-7314. PAGE 18
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Arbor Greene Calendar of Events
Sunday
Monday
May 2014
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 2 3 9:00 am Zumba
7:30 pm Zumba
6:00 pm Kendo
Cinco de Mayo
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9:00 am Zumba
10 am Meditation
6:00 pm Yoga
6:00 pm Run Club
6:30 pm Men’s BBQ & Beer 7:30 pm Zumba 7:30 pm Meditation
9:00 am Zumba 7:30 pm Meditation
9:00 am Zumba 7:30 pm Zumba
6:00 pm Kendo
9:00 am 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9:00 am
10 am Meditation
Zumba
6:00 pm Yoga 6:30 pm CDD Meeting 7:30 pm Meditation
6:00 pm Run Club
Zumba
9:00 am Zumba
7:30 pm Zumba 7:30 pm Meditation
6:00 pm Kendo 7:30 pm Zumba 6:30 pm Neighbors Night Out Happy Hour!
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am
10 am Meditation
Zumba
6:00 pm Yoga 7:00pm Book Club 7:30 pm Meditation
6:00 pm Run Club
Zumba
Zumba
6:00 pm Kendo
7:30 pm 7:30 pm Zumba Meditation
7:30 pm Zumba
8:30 pm Dive-In Movie “Monster’ University”
10am-6pm Snack Shack Grand Opening
9:00 am 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 6:00 pm 10 am Meditation
Zumba
6:00 pm Yoga 6:30 pm CDD Meeting 7:30 pm Meditation Memorial Day
Run Club
6:00 pm HOA DRB Meeting 7:00 pm HOA Meeting 7:30 pm Zumba
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9:00 am Zumba 6:30 pm Wine Down Wednesday 7:30 pm Meditation
9:00 am Zumba 7:30 pm Zumba
6:00 pm Kendo
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Pet Waste Pickup As a friendly neighborhood reminder, please be sure to pick up after your pet. According to the Hillsborough County Municipal Code: Sec. 6-32. Animal waste removal. Any feces deposited by a dog, cat, or pet pig on public property, public walks, recreation areas or the private property of others must be immediately removed by the person who has custody or control of the animal unless otherwise authorized by the property owner. PAGE 20
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