Pembroke Falls Insider Magazine - July/August 2021

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MAGAZINE July/August 2021

Activation of Lawn Lanterns Page 8

Most Beautiful Curb Appeal Page 16

Beef in Wine & Cognac Page 12

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PEMBROKE FALLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Bimini Bay • Bonita Bay • Cascades • Clubside • Coral Bay • Crystal Harbour • Edgewater • Harbor Island • Heritage • Heron Cay Island Shores • Laguna Pointe • Majestic Bay • Palm Cove • Pelican Trace • Serenity Bay • The Sanctuary • Tropic Isles

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Palm Trees of Pembroke Falls ...............12 Landscaping Update .............................14 Nuisance To Advertise, Call (954) 922-7404

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INFORMATION PAGE Master Board of Directors | 2021 President: Herb Vargas Vice President: Dan Kooperman Treasurer: Dan Kooperman Secretary: Lamont Pittman Director: Marcello Piso Director: Mark Amidon Director: Miguel Fernandez Director: Joby Thomas Director: John Easterling Director: Joshua Carcasses Director: Chris Aleman

Phase 1 Board of Directors

Phase 5 Board of Directors

(Majestic Bay, Cascade Executive, Cascade Classics)

(Coral Bay, Heron Cay, Island Shores, Bonita Bay]

President: Herb Vargas Vice President: Pablo Mila Treasurer: Lizbeth Abrahams Secretary: Mary Dobrinsky Director: Veronica Gutierrez Zepeda

President: Dan Kooperman Vice President: Robert Wilson Treasurer: Greissy Amorocho Secretary: Dr. Maury Jayson Director: Joshua Carcasses

Association Staff General Manager: Nestor Hermida Senior Admin: Melissa Dume Admin Assistant: Heather Lambert Accounting Coordinator: Marta Tobon Covenants Coordinator: Reginald Richardson Front Desk Coordinators: Rosetta Kemp, Taqoun English Club Attendants: Marwa Sabry, Michael Hernandez, Christopher Alexander, Susan Greene Maintenance Supervisor: Maddiel Borrego Maintenance: Roberto Ogando Crisostomo, Fanel Meran Housekeeping: Felicita Solis

Phase 2 Board of Directors

(Clubside, Laguna Point, Heritage)

President: John Easterling Vice President: Mark Amidon Director: Slim Robbana Phase 4 Board of Directors (Crystal Harbour)

President: Joby Thomas Treasurer: Alex Pena Secretary: Gadi Hus Phase 4A Board of Directors

(Edgewater, Serenity Bay, Palm Cove)

President: OPEN Vice President: Michelle Piso Treasurer: Jacob Glaser Secretary: Claudia Goldsmith Director: Sylvia Fishman

City of Pembroke Pines Waste Disposal Residential Collection Garbage collection is on Tuesdays/Fridays. Recycling is on Fridays.

Bulk Pick-Up Schedule Collection is on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month.

2021 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Schedule Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pines residency.

Waste Pro Facility- 17302 Pines Boulevard Howard Forman Health Park- 1001 Poinciana Drive Pembroke Pines Public Services Compound- 13975 Pembroke Road Please contact WastePro for more information about the 2021 schedule.

For additional information, visit http://www.wasteprousa.com/locations/FL/pembrokepines/

Phase 5A Board of Directors (Sanctuary)

President: Miguel Fernandez Vice President: Robert Rauch Secretary: Eileen Tyson Phase 6 Board of Directors (Harbor Island, Pelican Trace)

President: J.R. Robbins Vice President: Bruce Hoekenga Treasurer: Fuat Ornarli Secretary: Hugh Chen Director: Miguel Montero Phase 7 Board of Directors (Tropic Isle, Bimini Bay)

President: Chris Aleman Vice President: Lamont Pittman Secretary: Marcella Wolff Director: Adrian Penaherrera Director: Roberto Garcia

Important Information and Telephone Numbers

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ACTIVATION OF THE LAWN LANTERNS Recently the MBOD approved revisions to the ARB Stipulations that will have an impact on front lawns, beds and the overall ambiance of the community.

Item 21. Light Fixtures indicates that “the front lamp post is optional, however, if installed must be operational (gas or electric) and that the lantern can remain white or must match the garage door light fixtures in color”.

This revision will require property owners to have a front yard lamp post that provides light. Homeowners are encouraged to transition to electric, with an on/off dusk to dawn sensor.

Those few homeowners with active gas lanterns need not change. Conversion and activation of light posts will improve security, safety and ambiance, add value to the property and improve the nighttime appearance of the community.

For those who are not aware of the Lanterns history, the original gas lanterns fell dormant overtimedue to hurricane safety concerns, the fragility of the gas wicks, the cost of gas and the TECO Gas company fees to come out to turn the gas back on after a weather event.

Costs of conversion of the lamp will vary based on the condition of the post, the proximity of the post to an outdoor electric outlet, etc. Consult your electrician, plumber contractor for estimates.

Just imagine being able to take secure night walks with your families within your illuminated villages. It would be stunning! Let’s light up the community!

For those who want to visualize what the project may entail see : You Tube Video: Charm-Lite, DYI How to Video 12/26/2007 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woh1j-QKQI

ARB (Architectural Review Board) Stipulations: Many homes are not in compliance with minimum ARB stipulations for front yard trees or the condition of the lawn and landscape beds.

The ARB requires that “the bed and lawn be maintained in a healthy, well - trimmed, free of weeds state at all times, creating an attractive appearance”. Dead grass and patches of dirt are unacceptable.

We urge all resident homeowners and owners of rental properties to make every effort to maintain your properties to minimum ARB standards. Attractive front yards maintain everyone’s property values and assure that you do not incur violation notices and incur penalties for failure to comply

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Palm Trees of Pembroke Falls One of the many beautiful features of Pembroke Falls is the variety of Palm Trees we maintain and the ambiance it helps to create.

There are (9) nine palm trees at our main Sheridan Gatehouse. First is a beautiful Canary Island Date in the median end cap with Stately Royals; Robellinis; Foxtails; Coconuts; Bismarck’s; Sable; Red Gum and a small cluster of European Fans by the guardhouse.

People may not know particular species but appreciate their beauty. Inside the gates we have; a Majesty (Triangle), Queen Palms, Washingtonians, Adonidas (Christmas) Medjool Date, Sylvester, Sago, Cabbage, Bottle, and Cardboard Palms that are cycads and Ponytails that are Bulbs.

Palms need essential nutrients; they must be fertilized 4 times annually. Nutrients include Nitrogen, Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom Salt) and Boron. These nutrients are sold in granular, liquid and spikes at local hardware stores. The liquid is injected at the outer spread of the Fronds for trees in the medians and on the slopes near the lakes to help reduce runoff into the lakes. Granular is applied topically in wide open areas where the lawns absorb any excess. Spikes are effective, but the most expensive option. Signs of nutrient deficiency are frizzle top, growth from the sides, bent trunks, and diseases such as necropsy of the meristem. It is always more cost effective to feed and care for an existing plant rather than having to replace it.

For more information please visit: http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/broward/

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

JULY 2021 Bulk Pick-up Days: Friday July 2nd and Friday July 16th AUGUST 2021 Bulk Pick-up Days: Friday August 6th and Friday August 20th Please visit https://pembrokefallsweb.gridsystems.net/Page/7 for the latest calendar updates.

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Nuisance Corner A Bimini Bay homeowner complains that feeding of ducks in the neighborhood has resulted in a duck family taking up residence on the property. The ducks have established nests on the roof and in the lawn bed. The homeowner vows not to evict the duck family until the ducklings are born and able to follow their parents as they find another more appropriate nesting site. Please don't feed the wild life.

One or more of our neighbors are actively and systematically defacing the streets and intersections in our community. This behavior is illegal, and the perpetrators can be prosecuted for defacing private property. Those involved are urged to cease and desist with this behavior or risk legal action. Thank you for your cooperation. We want to keep our community beautiful.

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