It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the Tara Golf & Country Club family. Tara Golf & Country Club looks to provide outstanding service to enhance the lives of our Members and Guests with a variety of social opportunities in a friendly, connected atmosphere. The following information is intended to assist with the familiarization of club facilities, services, benefits, and more. It is our desire that you will become knowledgeable about the club and find ease in using it.
Once again, welcome to Tara Golf & Country Club !
Warmest Regards, The Tara Golf & Country Club Family
TARA FACILITIES DRESS
CODE POLICY
It is your responsibility as a Member to abide by the dress code. By request of the Board of Directors, the entire Tara Golf & Country Club team is authorized to bring any dress code violations to the attention of our Members and Guests for resolution.
Proper attire for our Members and Guests is always expected. Please remember to inform your family and Guests of the dress code prior to their arrival at the club.The dress code applies to all areas within the Tara Golf & Country Club common property including the clubhouse, golf course, driving range, short game area, putting green, swimming pool, tennis courts, bocce courts and fitness center.
GENERAL DRESS CODE POLICY
Footwear must be worn at all times in all areas. Denim is allowed but must be tasteful and in good condition (no rips, no tears, no holes, no patches and not bleached-out conditions) . Frayed or tattered denim, regardless of the cost of the denim product will NOT be permitted. Denim is NOT allowed to be worn on the golf course. Denim must be clean and consistent in color. Denim shorts are never allowed. Sponsored social events may dictate changes to the dress code for specific events. Gentlemen, Caps and visors are NOT allowed in the clubhouse.
Gentlemen, Acceptable Attire - All Ages
Collared shirts with sleeves, mock turtlenecks, golf pants, slacks or golf shorts are considered appropriate attire. Shirts must be buttoned and tucked in unless the style of shirt dictates otherwise.
Women, Acceptable Attire - All Ages
Golf shorts, blouses, shells, slacks, skirts, skorts or Bermuda shorts are considered appropriate attire. Shorts, skirts and all dresses must be mid-thigh or longer. Caps, hats and visors throughout the clubhouse must be worn in their intended fashion.
GOLF COURSE & ALL PRACTICE FACILITIES DRESS CODE POLICY
Gentlemen - All Ages
Collared shirts with sleeves, slacks, walking shorts or golf shorts are considered appropriate attire. Shirts must be buttoned, tucked in unless the style of shirt dictates otherwise. Hats, caps and visors must be worn with the bill facing forward. Sweatshirts, jackets and sweaters are permitted in cooler/ cold weather. Rain suits are permitted during inclement weather. Cargo pants, cargo shorts (loose fitting, casual slacks/shorts with patch pockets) , warm up suits, work out shorts and jeans are NOT allowed.
Women - All Ages
Golf dresses, skorts, shirts, slacks, blouses, shells, skirts, walking shorts or golf length shorts are considered appropriate attire. Sleeveless shirts require a collar. Shirts with sleeves do not require a collar. Sweatshirts, jackets and sweaters are permitted in cooler/cold weather. Rain suits are permitted during inclement weather. Appropriate golf shoes or sneakers are required.
TARA FACILITIES DRESS CODE POLICY
TENNIS COURTS DRESS CODE POLICY
Gentlemen - All Ages
Tennis shorts, tennis shoes, tennis shirts are considered appropriate attire. Sweatshirts, slacks, jackets, and sweaters are permitted in cooler/cold weather. Tank tops, jeans, bathing suits and cut-off shorts are NOT acceptable attire. Under no circumstances will male players be permitted to play bare chested.
Women - All Ages
Tennis shorts, tennis tank tops, tennis racer back, skirts and tennis shoes are considered appropriate attire. Sweatshirts, slacks, leggings, jackets and sweaters are permitted in cooler/cold weather. Tanks tops that are not tennis specific, jeans, swimsuits and cut-off shorts are NOT acceptable attire.
BOCCE COURTS DRESS CODE POLICY
Gentlemen
Golf shorts, collared shirts, tee shirts, sweatshirts, slacks, tennis shoes, sandals and walking shoes are considered acceptable attire. Warm up suits and jeans are permitted in cooler/cold weather. Tank tops, swimsuits and cut-off shorts are NOT acceptable attire. Under no circumstances will male players be permitted to play bare chested.
Women
Shorts, skorts, shells, racer back, t-shirts, skirts, sweatshirts, slacks, tennis shoes, sandals and walking shoes are considered acceptable attire. Warm up suits, jeans and leggings worn with a skirt are permitted in cooler/cold weather. Tank tops, swimsuits and cut-off shorts are NOT acceptable attire.
COMMUNITY POOL & SPA DRESS CODE POLICY
Proper Swim Attire - All Ages
Swim attire only. Revealing swimsuit styles are NOT acceptable. Clean, white t-shirts may be worn over proper swim attire in the pool. Colored t-shirts are NOT permitted as dyes may effect the water quality.
FITNESS CENTER DRESS CODE POLICY
Proper work out attire is required. Clothing must cover the torso and body mid-section. Appropriate gym/work out footwear must be worn. Sandals, golf shoes, flip flops or bare feet are NOT permitted. Bare feet and socks ARE permitted for exercise classes and yoga sessions. Swimsuits are NOT permitted while using the equipment or exercising in the fitness center.
Women
Sports bras should be work underneath shirts at all times. Tank tops, racer back tops and mid-thigh length shorts are acceptable.
TARA
FACILITIES
LOCATIONS & RULES
All Members, family members, transferees (renters) & Guests are entitled to use the following:
FITNESS CENTER
Located in the pool house. Open 7 days a week year-round from 5AM - 9PM. Key fob access required
Rules
• Use exercise equipment at your own risk. The fitness center is not supervised.
• It is recommended that you see your doctor before beginning a workout regimen.
• Improper use of equipment can result in injury. Please follow the instructions printed on the equipment.
• For the use of balls, bands, etc., please follow the instructions as explained on the posters on the walls. Please replace bands, mats and free weights after use.
• Children under 14 years of age should not use equipment unless accompanied by an adult.
• The Tara Fitness Center is to be used by Members and their Guests only.
• Remember to hydrate before, during and after exercise.
• Discontinue exercise at the first sign of distress or pain.
• No glass of any kind is permitted in or around the fitness center.
• Televisions are intentionally muted so Members do not have to listen to different channels playing, in addition to the background music.
• Please wipe down equipment with disinfectant wipes after use. Wipes are available in the room.
COMMUNITY POOL & SPA
Located next to the tennis courts. Open dawn to dusk year-round. Key fob access required Guests must be accompanied by Member. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
TENNIS COURTS
Next to the clubhouse pool. Open 7AM - 10PM year-round. Key fob access required
BOCCE COURTS
Next to the clubhouse pool & tennis courts. Open dawn - dusk year-round. Key fob access required
DRIVING RANGE
No unaccompanied Guests allowed.
TARA’S DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA
Located on the patio at the southwest corner of the clubhouse near the golf shop.
MAIN DINING ROOM & GRILLE ROOM
The Main Dining Room is the ideal venue for a large event. With its elegant ambiance and comfortable seating, the main dining room will provide you the finest opportunity to make your perfect event a reality.
Looking for a more relaxed atmosphere? The Grille Room offers casual cuisine in addition to exquisite offerings. Its full-service bar and casual food service allows for a quick bite and refreshing drink. It’s the perfect place to end your afternoon of golf!
RESERVATION & CANCELLATION POLICY
Reservations are requested at least 24 hours in advance. Reservations are not accepted in the Grille Room on Friday nights. Reservations will be held 15 minutes after the reserved time - if you will be later than your scheduled reservation, please call. Specific table requests may not always be possible. Cancellation less than 24 hours prior for special events will be billed to Member’s account.
LUNCH, DINNER & BAR HOURS OF OPERATION
Lunch Service
Monday - Saturday: 11AM - 4PM
Sunday : 10AM - 2PM Brunch Only, Open to the general public
Dinner Service
Tuesday Dinner Buffet Only: 5PM - 8PM Subject to change
Wednesday & Thursday: 5PM - 8PM
Friday: 5PM - 9PM
Hours in Main Dining Room and Grille Room are subject to change dependent on special events
Bar Service
Monday, Saturday & Sunday : 11AM - 6PM
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 11AM - 8PM
Friday: 11AM - 9PM
SNACK BAR
SNACK BAR HOURS OF OPERATION
Operates daily from 9AM - 3PM, May - September and 9AM - 4PM, October - April.
Any questions, contact Food & Beverage Manager, Morgan Buechner : (941) 756-7775 ext.1230 For lunch/dinner reservations or s pecial events, contact : (941) 756-7775 ext.1235
SPECIAL EVENTS
Special events at Tara are a truly memorable experience. Through impeccable service and skill from our friendly staff, the incredible menus of our dining options, and our many gorgeous grounds and venues, Tara Golf & Country Club is the ideal location for your next special event.
With space and dining options to accommodate gatherings of all sizes, our experienced team can help you design the perfect package for your next special occasion. Tara Golf & Country Club provides the perfect location, service and menu tailored for your special event.
SPECIAL EVENTS DRESS CODE POLICY
Casual
Shorts allowed for men and women (walking & golf length) ; mock turtleneck shirts with sleeves are permitted for men. No blue jeans, unless otherwise stated, tank tops or tee shirts for men.
Club Casual
Collard polo or sport shirt, mock turtlenecks with sleeves and slacks are permitted for men, n o shorts. Skirts (long or short) , casual tops and slacks are permitted for women .
Club Dressy
Jackets and dress or sport shirts are permitted for men . No tie required. Dressy tops, slacks, skirts or pant suits are permitted for women.
Formal
Tuxedo or dark suit, dress shirt and tie are permitted for men. Boys under 14 years old are exempt from wearing a jacket for formal events but must wear a dress shirt. Boys 14 years & older are required to wear jackets for all events. Cocktail dresses, skirts (long or short) or pant suits are permitted for women
PLEASE REMEMBER TO INFORM YOUR GUEST(S) OF THE PROPER DRESS CODE PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AT CLUB. THE MANAGER ON DUTY HAS THE FINAL APPROVAL ON QUESTIONABLE ATTIRE.
UPCOMING EVENTS & SPECIALS
For all upcoming events and specials , please check channel 195, the club’s website or the clubhouse lobby bulletin board.
FOOD MINIMUM
Members are required to spend $720 per year. The year runs from October 1 through September 30. This will be billed on a monthly statement as a $60 charge. Renters of Class A-Golf Member or Class B-Social Members are allowed to use the restaurant. The Member can receive “credit” on their account under the following conditions:
At registration the renter must present a “Transfer Member” form from the Golf or Social Member. The renter will then receive a “Transfer Member” account number to make charges to. If the Member/owner selects [YES] on the form, the Member/owner will be credited on their account for any renter’s food purchases. If an owner selects [NO], the Member/owner will not receive credit for the renter’s food purchases.
SALE OF PROPERTY
Membership expires upon closing on the property. Therefore, regardless of the date of closing, the new owner is responsible for the restaurant minimum due for the month the property is purchased.
Minimum Spending Usage
Any food purchases that a Member has during the current month that apply toward the food minimum will be deducted from the statement, not to exceed the accumulated amount of unspent minimum. The food purchased in the Dining Room, Grille Room or Snack Bar will apply to the Member’s minimum and appear on the statement. Tax gratuity do not count toward the minimum.
Unspent minimum
In any particular month, if a Member charges less than S60 on food, the Member will have a credit that can be used in future months. Example: In October you are billed $60 but actually spend $25 on food, your bill will show a credit of $25. The balance of the $60 minimum that was not used goes in your “bank account” and can be used at a future date. Note: All unspent minimums must be used by September 30.
Overspent minimum
If the Member’s level of spending in the restaurant meets or exceeds the S60 monthly minimum , then each month the Members statement will show a $60 minimum billing and then a $60 minimum usage credit that will zero each other out. If a Member overspends in the winter months and returns to a northern home in the summer, overspending will carry monthly until the amount overspent is used.
Statement Presentation
Currently our system will show you the amount you are overspent or underspent on the website. Your statement shows the amount left to spend for the food minimum year.
Houseguest Policy
Houseguests are allowed to use the restaurant and charge on the Golf or Social Member account. The Member must notify the Administration Office in advance with the Houseguests names and dates authorizing them to charge on the account. This is done as a courtesy to the Guest. Should it be abused, possible suspension of Member privileges could be incurred.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & CLUB COMMITTEES
*Indicates the committee chairperson
PRESIDENT - PHIL PARSH robb.tool@sbcglobal.net
VICE PRESIDENT - CINDY FERGUSON cindyf21@comcast.net
Treasurer - Mike Rohrkemper mrohrkemper@gmail.com
Secretary - Mary Bailey maryloganbailey@gmail.com
ARC COMMITTEE
*Ray Conrad - (860) 790-0299
Adopts and enforces homeowner compliance of Tara’s Architectural Standards. All external house and property modifications must be viewed by the ARC .
BOD Liaison, Phil Parsh
COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
*Tony Crivello - (941) 807-8317
Prepares and dispenses information to the Members regarding Tara activities, its plans and its needs.
BOD Liaison - Mary Bailey
FINANCE COMMITTEE
*Alan Hiatt - (513) 500-4261
Oversees club finances and reviews and recommends changes to the annual budget.
Treasurer, Mike Rohrkemper
FITNESS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
*Pam Stevenson - (239) 218-5482
Involved with issues related to the fitness center, commons area, tennis, swimming and class offerings.
BOD Liaison, Jay Levy
GOLF COMMITTEE
*Kevin Maloney - (214) 707-1969
Oversees the golf rules and regulations and fee structure of the golf course. In consultation with the professional golf staff, they plan special golf events.
BOD Liaison, Mike Bohardt
DIRECTOR - JAY LEVY j-bikerdude@comcast.net
DIRECTOR - MIKE BOHARDT gmbohardt@yahoo.com
DIRECTOR - RANDY WATSON randallcwatson@aol.com
GREENS COMMITTEE
*Chuck Smark - (248) 202-0325
Working with the Golf Course Superintendent, this committee represents the Membership to the BOD for all matters pertaining to the care and maintenance of the golf course, practice facilities and all other club grounds including gardens, lawns and shrubbery.
BOD Liaison, Mike Bohardt
HOUSE COMMITTEE
*John Bourjaily - (440) 552-3499
Consults on the running and maintenance of the clubhouse facility, its dining rooms and property surrounding clubhouse.
BOD Liaison, Randy Watson
LONG-RANGE COMMITTEE
*Larry Bailey - (423) 967-1195
Researches and provides information and suggested long range plans for the club, in all areas of maintenance and development.
BOD Liaison, Phil Parsh
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
*Emily Acklin - (614) 371-5135
In conjunction with the Clubhouse Manager, this committee plans and orchestrates social events that take place at Tara throughout the year.
BOD Liaison, Cindy Ferguson
STAYING CONNECTED
WEBSITE
Visit Tara Golf & Country Club online at www.taragcc.com. Here you will find information about our golf course, dining opportunities, our state-of-the-art amenities, community events and more.
HOW TO LOGIN TO THE MEMBER WEBSITE
Step 1: When entering the website for the first time, type “www.taragcc.com” into your search bar.
Step 2: Click on “Member Login” in the top right corner of the website.
Step 3: Click on the box below “Member Number” and enter your Member number plus the number 1 (i.e. 12341). Your spouses login is your Member number with the number 2 after it (i.e. 12342).
Step 4: Click on the box below “Password” and enter your personal password or the Tara default password. The default password is all lower case, “taragolf” .
Step 5: Click the “Sign In” button. Once you are logged in successfully, you can reset the password to a personal password at any time. Password must be at least 6 (six) digits.
PHONE
• Tara Fax: (941) 751-4637
• Tara Clubhouse Business Office: (941) 756-7775 ext. 1229
• General Manager: (941) 756-7775 ext. 1222
• Member Billing Inquiries (941) 756-7775 ext. 1223
• Dining Reservations: (941) 756-7775 ext. 1235 or 1242
Private carts are permitted with prior approval by PGA Professional. No greens fees. All fees are per person including cart & tax. Tee times: Automated Tee Time System is used when making tee times. Available 24 hours a day with 7-day advanced requests. Rates are subiect to change.
Amenities included: Golf course, driving range, restaurant, heated pool, jacuzzi, steam room, tennis courts and fitness center.
SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP - PROPERTY
Annual Fee, Due January 1 ......................................................................... $3,088.70 Annual fee may be paid monthly in the amount of $257.39 per month.
New Owner Resale Capital Contribution .......................................... $1,525.00 Capital Contribution is due upon closing. One-time fee.
Billed $60 per month, but accruable. Year runs from October 1 through September 30.
Amenities included: Restaurant, heated pool, jacuzzi, steam room, tennis courts and fitness center.
ALL MEMBERS & RESIDENTS
Tara Master Association Fee - Annually ............................................
$1,094.17
Due and payable January 1 each year. Includes cable TV, internet service, HBO, DVR availability for the year and maintenance of Tara Golf & Country Club common property such as entrances and ponds.
Tara Master Association Transfer/New Member Fee................................... $200 Due upon closing. One-time fee.
ANNUAL FEES
RESIDENT NON-MEMBERS
If the property does not come with a Membership, the financial responsibility is as follows:
Tara Master Association Fee - Annually ............................................
$1,094.17
Due and payable January 1 each year. Includes cable TV, internet service, HBO, DVR availability for the year and maintenance of Tara Golf & Country Club common property such as entrances and ponds.
Tara Master Association Transfer/New Member Fee................................... $200
Due upon closing. One-time fee.
Tara Golf & Country Club Annually....................................................... $152.40 Covers the maintenance of the perimeter wall and ponds within the Tara community.
INDIVIDUAL HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS & CONDO ASSOCIATION FEES
Individual Condo Associations have quarterly fees; please contact the appropriate Condo Management Company for fee. Individual Homeowners’ Associations may have small annual fees.
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
This information sheet is intended for buyer convenience only. Tara Golf & Country Club Umbrella (Master) Association Documents/Fees, as well as other Condo Association/Homeowner Association documents/fees prevail at all times.
NEAR BY PLACES OF INTEREST
BEACHES
• Anna Maria Island
• Beer Can Beach
• Bradenton Beaches & Coquina Beach
• Holmes Beach
• Lido Beach of Sarasota & Longboat Key Beach
• Siesta Key Beach
MUSEUMS & ACTIVITIES
• Jungle Gardens 3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234
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