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March 1, 2016 Northdale OWLS Maio Family – Bag Pipes, Irish Dancing & Such

Bring a Dish to Share 11 AM - Northdale Park

Fri. March 11 Free, Concert in the Park 6-9 PM

Sat. March 12 Northdale Garage Sale April 4th

March 26 Easter Egg Hunt (Children 10 & under)

@ Northdale Park 9 AM Registration

White Hot Grill

March 8 NDSTD Meeting: 7 PM @ Northdale Park:

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March 21 NCA Board Meeting 7 PM @ Northdale Park:

BCG Conference Room April 5 Northdale OWLS

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Northdale Park: 10 AM – 2 PM

Ralph Allocco: Vegas Style Golden Age of Music Show!

Bring a Dish to Share 11 AM - Northdale Park April 12 NDSTD Meeting: 7 PM @ Northdale Park:

BCG Conference Room April 18 NCA Board Meeting 7PM @ Northdale Park:

BCG Conference Room Calendar of OWLS Events www.NorthdaleOWLS.org

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NORTHDALE Spring Community-Wide Garage Sale!

SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM List your Sale in the Northdale “TREASURE MAP” The cost is only $5.00 The Treasure Map, and participating addresses, will be listed on our website at www.northdale.org and included in all advertising.

Yes, I want to list MY SALE in the Treasure Map. Name: ____________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ Subdivision: ____________________________ Items for Sale (20 words or less please):

Return your $5.00 check and form no later than MARCH 10, 2016 Make check payable to: Northdale Civic Association, and mail to: 3853 Northdale Blvd, Box 374 Tampa, FL 33624 5

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By Ann Frisbie The Northdale Civic Association (NCA) is proud to sponsor the following events for the community. We start off on Friday, March 11th with a free Concert in the Park featuring the band WhiteHotGrill. They’ll be playing from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Northdale Park. Bring your family and friends and join your neighbors for an enjoyable evening of music under the stars. Don’t forget to bring along refreshments and a blanket or chair. Any questions, please call NCA Board Member, Frank Giordano at 813-961-9259.

On Saturday, March 12th bargain hunters will want to get out early to search for that special find at the Spring Community Garage Sale. It’s a great way to meet your neighbors. Check out the online treasure map at www.northdale.org to find participating neighborhood addresses so you can plan your search for that great buy.

Any questions, please call NCA Board Member, Nancy Stearns, 813-961-4438.

The Spring Egg Hunt at Northdale Park will be held on March 26th. The event is free for children 10 and under.

Starting at 9:00 A.M. the registration table will open where participating children will receive a ticket for a prize drawing of gift baskets donated by local businesses. The prize drawing will take place at 10:00 a.m. with the egg hunt immediately following. Bring your camera to get a photo with the Easter Bunny and a basket for the little ones to collect eggs. Any questions, please call NCA Board Member, Martha Hughes, 813-477-0924.

The Northdale Family Fun Festival and Parade will be held on April 9th. The fun begins at 10:00 a.m. with the start of the parade. Get your place along Northdale Boulevard, from Mapledale Drive to Spring Pine Drive, to give the participants a warm welcome. The NCA is proud to once again offer food, bottled water, parking, games and live entertainment free to the public. This is only possible due to the generosity and commitment of our many table sponsors and participating restaurants and food vendors. If you would like to volunteer an hour or two at the festival, your help would be most appreciated. Please note that community service hours are available for students. Please contact me if you can help. I thank you in advance.

We welcome Jessica Kingsborough as a new NCA Board member. Jessica will also be Editor and Publisher of the NCA bi-monthly Newsletter effective July 1st, replacing Jim Plautz who has moved out of the Northdale community.

Sincerely, Ann Frisbie Northdale website at www.northdale.org 813-968-8460 Frisbie_annv@verizon.net

Mail $35.00 Payment to: Northdale Civic Association 3853 Northdale Blvd - Box 374 Tampa, FL 33624

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Northdale Civic Association NORTHDALE IS A Great PLACE TO LIVE and to raise a family. Let's work hard to keep the high standard of living we enjoy in Northdale. If you are interested in volunteering, the Northdale Civic Association (NCA) has numerous committees that need assistance, including: county relations, events, deed restrictions, computers, finance, advertising and publishing this newsletter.

DEED RESTRICTION VIOLATIONS Residents can request an investigation of deed restriction violations.

Complaints need to be in writing or submitted online. The NCA conducts periodic neighborhood inspections and will act on their findings when necessary.

Residents can request an investigation of a possible deed restriction. Follow the copious instructions at http://www.northdale.org/ or, if you prefer, mail us a complaint. Print out a form on line or pick one up at the UPS store or the Sheriff's station in the BOCC building. Mail it to NCA Deed Restrictions at 3853 Northdale Blvd. #374, Tampa FL 33624.

Advertising * The Northdale Civic Association is a volunteer organization of concerned citizens whose mission is to make Northdale a better place to live and increase property values by providing assistance in enforcing the deed restrictions to which each homeowner is legally subject.

The NCA is also the organized voice of Northdale, and represents residents when issues affecting Northdale are raised by Hillsborough County, the State of Florida and other governing bodies.

The NCA issues this Newsletter and organizes the following events and programs: Welcome Wagon Program; Easter Egg Hunt; Community Garage Sales; Family Fun Festival; Northdale Pumpkin Run; Holiday Decorating Contest; Meet the Candidates; and the Northdale OWLS (Older, Wiser, Lively, Seniors). Board Meetings are open to the public.

HOW TO JOIN THE NCA Forms are available in each edition of the Northdale Newsletter. There are forms 0n-line @ www.northdale.org Annual membership is only $35 HOW TO JOIN THE BOARD

When a violation occurs a letter will be sent to the violating homeowner with a request to correct the problem.

After a reasonable amount of time passes, and the problem persists, the coordinator may contact you with the available options. Some of these options could include legal action against the homeowner.

The NCA will not become involved in conflicts between neighbors, animal problems or landscape issues due to drought.

All members are eligible to run for NCA Board positions in elections held each May. Elections for those positions are made by the sitting board at the monthly board meetings.

The dates of those meetings are

posted in the Community Calendar.

Northdale: A great place to raise a family!

The deadline for the May-Jun 2016 issue is Friday, April 15, 2016. Email Plautz.Jim@gmail.com. Prior-Month advertisers must inform Jim by this date if they wish to cancel their Ad. The low rates below, apply only to usable art in proportional size. All ads must be in digital format. NOTE: A 10% discount

given with ads prepaid a year in advance.

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The Northdale Newsletter is published bi-monthly by the NCA. If you wish to submit a press release, editorial or article, send them to: Jim Plautz, NCA Editor, 3853 Northdale Blvd., Box 374 Tampa, FL 33624 (813) 968-6867, or email Plautz.Jim@gmail.com

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Monthly Meetings on 1st Tues 11 AM @ Northdale Park Our Mission is to create a growing network of co-ed seniors, to provide social activities, local events, travel, entertainment and educational seminars in common interest groups as ways to safely enjoy our lives.

“MARCH MADNESS is upon us – whether or not U follow BB!” Mar 1, Tues – Entertainment by Maio Family – Bag Pipes, Irish Dancing & Such!

Mar 5, Wed – Cracker Country Adventure at Fairgrounds & Lunch at Cracker Barrel.

Mar 13, Sun – Carrollwood Players: Getting The Gold, a mystery!

Mar 16, Wed – Lunch Bunch at Costanera Peruvian Cuisine (Separate Checks).

Mar 17, Thurs - Northdale Owls Homemade Cake Baking Contest.

Mar 18, Fri - “Country Theme, Old Fashioned Picnic at the Park”, catered by John Erb. Mar 21, Mon – Bunco Party Luncheon at Brunchies, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Mar 23, Wed – International Farmall Tractor Museum tour.

Mar 26, Sat – Easter Egg Hunt at Northdale Park – Don’t Be Late !

Mar 30, Wed – Horse Racing at Tampa Bay Downs.

Mar 31, Thurs – Nature Hike through quaint Violet Cury Nature Preserve.

Apr 5, Tues – Ralph Allocco: Vegas Style Golden Age of Music Show!

Apr 6, Wed – Gambling & Dining at the Hard Rock Casino Apr 9, Sat – Family Fun Festival at Park – parking, admission, food – everything free!

Apr 10, Sun – Carrollwood Players: – Crimes of the Heart, a dramatic comedy!

Apr 13, Wed – Active Shooter Presentation & Airport Safety.

Apr 18, Mon – Bunco Party Luncheon at Brunchies, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Apr 20, Wed – Dinner Bunch at Front Porch Restaurant (Separate Checks).

May 1. Sun – Italian Club Annual Comedy Music Spectacular.

May 3, Tues – Suzanne Reno & DJ Angelo at Owls luncheon..

For other scheduled events and more, see Owls website at:

www.NorthdaleOWLS.org Weely Activities include Aerobics Lite, Bridge, Bing-Owl, Line Dancing, BBOB’s (Bill’s Blooming Orchid Buddies), Hand & Foot Cards, Mah Jongg, “Dress A Girl Around The World”, Pickleball, Ping Pong, Yoga, Singing Hooters, Tai Chi, Table Tennis, Meals on Wheels Deliveries, & Walking!

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Hours: Sunday: 12:30-5 pm 2902 W. Bearss Avenue Monday – Thursday: Tampa, FL 33618 10 am – 9 pm 813.273.3652 Friday – Saturday: http://www.hcplc.org 10 am-6 pm Highlighted events for March and April 2016. Please call the library for additional details and information.

See the events calendar online at http://www.hcplc.org for all library events.

Children Teen Story Time – Mondays at 10:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Thursdays at 6 p.m.

Baby Time – Tuesdays at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Toddler Time – Wednesdays at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Adult: Gallery @ 2902 Art Display – March and April: Art by Carole Flagg *Tai Chi With Bonnie Birdsall – Mondays, March and April at 1 p.m.

Tai Chi reduces stress and increases stamina, flexibility and alertness. Birdsall modifies each movement to meet the individual needs of each student in this one-hour class.

Sahaja Meditation – Thursdays at 7 p.m. in March Digging Deep Into Downton Abbey – Monday, March 7 at 3 p.m.

Are you ready to say goodbye to Downton Abbey? Join us for a discussion of all things Downton. We will talk about all six seasons of the show and vote on our favorite moments, couples, villains and quotes. Most importantly, we will discuss the series finale, and share our ideas on the futures of the Crawleys and their devoted staff.

Master Gardener Plant Clinics Tuesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. – Daylillies Tuesday, April 12 at 7 p.m. – Orchids – The Basics Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Agency Workshops – Tuesday, March 8 at 10:30 a.m. – Scams, Schemes and Scoundrels Wednesday, March 9 at 10:30 a.m. – Avoid the Rip-Offs of Renting *Outside the Lines: Coloring for Adults – Wednesday, March 16 at April 20 at 1 p.m. *Sonny and Perley: Sinatra and The Great American Songbook – Sunday, March 20 at 3 p.m.

Sonny & Perley present select songs from Frank Sinatra’s repertoire highlighting his recordings from the Great American Songbook and choice selections from his recordings with Antonio Carlos Jobim. An intimate concert of vocals with piano and bass performed in the inimitable style of Sonny and Perley.

Ukulele Workshop – Monday, March 28 and April 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Computer Instruction (see library for topics) - Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Fridays at 10:30 a.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m.

Adobe Photoshop CC – Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m.

Using Adobe Photoshop CC, learn about layer effects, content aware tools, and other tips to enhance your photos.

Adobe Illustrator CC – Saturday, April 30 at 2 p.m.

Explore the basics of creating vector images in Adobe Illustrator CC. Create logos and graphics that retain their quality at any size, making them perfect for business and creative uses like print and web.

Save the Date: Jimmie B. Keel Library Comic Con – Saturday, May 7 The Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library Carousel Bookstore Open 7 days a week. Visit and look for excellent books at bargain prices. *Programs funded by the Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library 11

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Deed Restriction Committee Report Many times we get requests to publish Deed Restriction complaints and results. I personally, and the Board agrees with me, that it is not wise to take a chance to embarrass anyone. That is not what we are about. We attempt to make folks aware of issues and hope they will respond in a positive manner. Our goal is to make our community a wonderful place to live and keep property values as high as possible.

Even though we feel some violations by a few, are inconsiderate of their neighbor’s rights, we still will not give specifics to the public. What I will attempt to do is try to explain how important your membership is by citing two examples: My first one is this: recently we received a series of complaints (26) about conditions in one neighborhood. The first thing I like to do is determine if the complainant and the violator are NCA members. In this case 23 were not members of the NCA. Then I will do an inspection to determine if any or all are violations. In this instance I decided that 6 where worthy of a violation letter. (We cannot by County law send violation letters in many landscape situations where drought is involved). Of those 6, none are NCA members. Unfortunately, most of the complaints we receive are violations on homes where the owners are not members. My opinion is that NCA membership exhibits pride in home and neighborhood. In other words in most of the time, NCA members have pride in their properties.

In my second example we experienced a situation where we needed legal help. We get to a point when we exhaust our options and have no choice but to seek help. The only thing I can tell you about this case is the NCA spent over $1000 so far in an attempt to rectify this problem. The point here is this, membership is vital in allowing the NCA to continue in our attempt to keep Northdale’s property values up. There are times when we need funds to rectify a situation. You can do the math here. How many members at $35 each are needed in this case to help settle this issue?

So far this year our membership is a little down. Northdale still has many pending foreclosures and consequently too many vacancies which lends to a lower membership rate. Another issue is many folks tell me they thought they were members. Some say I thought my spouse or partner sent the dues to you. Some folks think the $130 a year paid to the Tax District for common area maintenance is membership to the NCA. It is not. It is our hope that everyone feels that $3 a month is not a lot when it comes to our property values. If you have an idea that you would like to share with us concerning membership, please feel free to write to us with your ideas. If you would like to speak with me personally about any of this, send an e mail with a good time to call you and I will.

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Deed Restriction Chairman

Northdale Special Tax District NORTHDALE SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT REPORT It appears that it is time to remind all Northdale residents once again that the $130.00 line item on your annual tax bill, received each November 1st, does not include the $35.00 annual membership fee for the Northdale Civic Association.

The Tax District and the Civic Association are two separate entities; the NCA provides deed restriction assistance and social events and is strictly a voluntary membership, on the other hand the Northdale Special Tax District uses your mandated tax monies to maintain the common areas of Northdale and include not only lawn mowing and edging but maintenance of the walls throughout the community, signage, tree trimming, lighting and maintenance of entry monuments and generally assures that your community is at all times kept in prime condition.

So when your NCA annual invoice is received each year, please do not confuse it with the Northdale Special Tax District and think it has been paid in the $130.00 tax bill. IT HAS NOT! Frequent complaints from our residents concern residents who walk their dogs and do not pick up their droppings. Shortly you will see “Dog Waste Stations” placed throughout our community. They will be installed at or near all bench locations as well as other strategic “busy spots”! Please use the provided plastic bags to remove doggy waste from our neighborhoods.

Your neighbors will appreciate it. Thank you!

Walls will continue to be repaired or replaced along Dawnview and Northdale Blvd. Extension during the next several months. This will be an ongoing project as funds become available. We are aware of the locations where the fig vine has died or has failed to flourish. Keep in mind it takes at least three years in full sunshine for these vines to grow and spread along the walls.

As always we are all working together to make Northdale a safe and desirable community. Let us know if you see or hear anything that requires our attention.

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Northdale Special Tax District What is the NSTD? The Northdale Special Taxing District is a Hillsborough County dependent tax district. The District was originally set-up under a State ordinance, but in 1992 was adopted under County ordinance #92-35. The County collects the taxes for the District and provides the ordinance or regulations that give authority to the District. Funds are derived from the County non-ad valorem tax of $130 per residential unit. Residents in single family homes, along with apartments and condominiums are assessed $130.

Also, all properties within Northdale boundaries including businesses and other non-profit groups are taxed based on an equitable per residential unit basis.

The District is responsible for maintaining the common areas throughout Northdale. These areas include the main entrances coming into Northdale, landscaping in common areas alongside roadways and medians, neighborhood entrances, the outer surface of the block walls and along the roadside. The District also maintains selected lakes and wetland areas along the main roadways in Northdale.

The District is governed by a Board of nine trustees who are elected by the public or appointed by the Board. Board members must be registered voters and reside in Northdale.

The trustees receive no compensation for their work. The Board has hired an administrator to complete many of the day-to-day details of the district. The administrator is a subcontracted (paid) position.

Although the District does maintain the common areas in Northdale, there are many areas that the District does not control. The District does not maintain roads, street lighting, street signs, or utility lines. Also, the District does not maintain private property or enforce deed restrictions.

Deed restrictions are enforced by the Northdale Civic Association (NCA). The District and the Civic Association are two different and separate bodies. The District is a public governmental body and the Civic Association is a private association of Northdale residents. Only the Civic Association has authority to issue deed restriction warnings.

Although separate, the District and the Civic Association work to achieve the same goal of making Northdale a great place to live.

Northdale Special Taxing District Board of Trustees Nancy Stearns - President Bill Castens - Vice President Eli White -Treasurer Don Hachey - Secretary Angel Bustelo Frank Giordano Ray Klaus Tom Murray Earl Albright

Contact Information NSTD - (813) 810-0125 Northdale Special Tax District PO Box 340024 Tampa, FL 33694-0024 rick@thefloridasolutionsgroup.com

"Tax District Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7PM at Northdale Park, Bill Castens Gymnasium conference room"

The next meetings will be:

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Claywell Elementary 2015-2016 School Year Lightning Visits Claywell Students in grades 4-5 were able to attend a street hockey workshop sponsored by the Lightning right on the Claywell campus. All students were given a jersey, hockey stick and a ball after they were trained how to play. Our P.E. teachers, Mrs. Mason and Mr. Gracey were integral in getting the Lightning to come to our school. Thank you Lightning! This was an exciting day for Claywell.

Upcoming Events March 2nd

Dr. Seuss Day- all students are invited to a grand day in the media center with centers such as Pin the Egg on the Plate, Register with your Whoville name, create your own Cat-in the-Hat hat and much more. Readers are needed! If you’d like to volunteer, please sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0945abaa2f4-drseuss1 March 5th Spring Fling; bring the kids and enjoy our outside games and entertainment. Bid of baskets in the auction. th March 10 Science Carnival Night 5:30-7:30 Families are invited to get hands-on with Science in the Claywell Cafeteria.

March 21-25 Scholastic Book Fair March 25 open to the community from 8:00-11:00 April Testing for various grade levels will take place during the month

Media Center Programs Students in 1st grade are finishing hearing all 8 of the F.R.A. 2016 children’s books. They will vote on their favorite which will be sent into the state.

Students in 2nd grade will get to watch Katie Adams, professional story teller, share her puppet show called Cracker Cinderella to kick-off their 4 week study on fairy tales. rd Students in 3 grade will begin participating in the Seuss Olympic Competition by reading designated Dr. Seuss books. If you have any hardback Seuss books that are in great condition that you would like to donate, please contact Mrs. Kline at Deborah.kline@sdhc.k12.fl.us th Students in 4 grade are continuing to read the Sunshine State Reader books, or as we call them, the Battle Books. th Students in 5 grade will attend the Mythology Bowl kick off and take a qualifying test to be a part of the Mythology Club.

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Paws to Stalls Pet Sitting Offers Personalized Pet Care Pet Sitter Serves North Tampa & Lutz Cynthia Adams opened Paws to Stalls Pet Sitting in October, 2015. Her philosophy is to help pets be as comfortable as possible while their family is away, by keeping them on their regular schedule and giving them lots of love and attention. Paws to Stalls Pet Sitting provides inhome care for most domestic pets, as well as horses. Pet sitting visits vary from 15 to 60 minutes. Paws to Stalls Pet Sitting also offers daily dog walking and a pet taxi service. Horse services include turn-in, turn-out, watering, feeding and exercise. All employees have extensive experience caring for animals, and are pet first aid and CPR certified; employees can administer medications and give injections. The business serves the North Tampa area, including Carrollwood, Northdale, Citrus Park, Lake Magdalene, and Lutz. For a free consultation, call Cynthia or visit www.pawstostalls.net.

Cynthia Adams, 813.382.8133 pawstostalls@gmail.com

Tampa Orchid Club The Tampa Orchid Club will meet on Tuesday, January 26th, at the Northdale Recreation Center, 15550 Spring Pine Dr., Tampa. This month our guest speaker will be Laura Newton, a TOC member, an AOS Judge, and an excellent speaker. The topic will be on “Judging Fundamentals” which will encompass many tips on what to do (or not to do) to grow award winning orchids.

The doors open at 9:30am and the meeting begins at 10am and finishes around 12 noon. The meeting will be followed by a pot luck lunch. There will be a member plant sale, a bloom table where experts discuss orchids brought in by members and a silent auction.

For additional information call Jim Hawk at 813-920-4434.

Pinchers 14391 N. Dale Mabry 813-605-3538 Pinchers is decorated inside like a typical Key West restaurant. There are mounted fish on the walls and Keys style signs.

They have a tiki style bar, a main dining area and even a fish market where you can buy fresh fish. The menu is very diverse, offering many things you won’t see at other restaurants like Pinchers Claws (Blue crab claws in garlic butter and wine), a softshell crab sandwich, a grouper reuben and more. There are plenty of options for traditional items too. Crab, shrimp, scallops and fresh fish are mainstays here. Grilled, fried, broiled, blackened… pick your favorite.

The service was great and they were very devoted to making a good impression on every customer.

I spoke with Eric, the manager. The one thing I noticed was that they did not have a lunch menu. He said they were working with corporate to remedy this. Expect to see a lunch menu with items under $10 in the near future!

So, if you are in the mood for seafood, give Pinchers a try.

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Trivia $25 Value Consolation Prizes!

16411 N. Florida Ave Lutz, FL (1 Mile North of Bearss) (813) 269-7733 www.twistedroosterb ar.com

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Answers, are based upon the Ads and articles in this March-April, 2016 Newsletter!

Northdale News &

Dr. Wesley Cowan Trivia Contest

1 Prize - $400 (9 correct answers) How? Identify the Ad or Article that addresses each clue (Provide Page # & name of Ad/article) Consolation Prizes (3) – $25 Restaurant Gift Certificates (see P 24) st

Where can you get listed on a Treasure Map for only $5.00?

Answer found on. Page _____?

Where do crooked chickens go for entertainment?

Answer found on. Page _____?

Where will Bugs Bunny’s 5-10 yr. old kids go to find Easter Eggs?

Answer found on. Page _____?

How many New NCA members are needed to settle a $1,000 issue?

Answer found on. Page _____?

Which Realtor sold my home @ 16209 E Course Drive Answer found on. Page _____?

Where can you find babysitting, and more, for $135 a week?

Answer found on. Page _____?

Where can you be a Champion for middle school children?

Ans. P 11, OWLS Calendar

Who has a Grand Opening in St. Pete, April 12 & 13th?

Answer found on. Page _____?

Which Air Conditioner company is this week’s favorite? Guess!

Answer found on. Page _____?

Rules:

1. Must be a Paid-up ($35) NCA Member as of 3/31/2016 to win (new date each newsletter) 2. Correct answers determined solely by NCA Newsletter editor (answers placed in sealed envelope 2/28/2016) 3. One entry per NCA membership/address; Email answers to Plautz.Jim@Gmail.com or Mail to NCA P.O. Box 374 (Address on P 9) 4. If multiple winners, a public drawing will determine winner 5. If no winner, P-24 consolation prizes are awarded, and the $400 Cash is carried forward to the next Newsletter.

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Twisted Rooster 16411 N. Florida Ave Lutz, FL (1 Mile North of Bearss) (813) 269-7733 (http://www.twistedroosterbar.com Owner’s Walter and Dianna Kanyer took over the old LA Hangout with a whole new plan! Walter completely rebuilt the establishment and gave the entire building an all new face lift! Transforming it into a cleaner, friendlier atmosphere with all new staff, TVs and, of course, a full new menu for their new guests to enjoy! Renowned Chef, Pedro Ramos, has completely outdone himself with the recipes he has created!

Pedro is certified in carving, food management and has gone through years of culinary school to be given the title as a Sous Chef. When asked what his inspiration was for the Twisted Rooster menu, he stated, “Maryland cuisine infused with fine dining.” He fully recommends his most proud item on the menu, the meatloaf sandwich.

This delicious creation is a recipe that he has created himself specifically for the Rooster!

Wait! There is so much more! They have split the building completely down the middle to include a live concert venue. You can enjoy live country music every Friday night and live rock music every Saturday.

Rooster’s Grill Rooster’s Grill is our full service restaurant that includes a sports bar to watch all your favorite teams! We have included billiard tables for your entertainment.

Weekly Events:

Specials: * HAPPY HOUR – All day, every day 11-7pm Monday – Beer Battered Fish and Chips $7.99 Wednesday – All you can eat crab legs $26 Thursday – Buy 10 boneless, get 10 FREE Friday – Fried Fish Dinner Platter $9 Saturday – All you can eat wings $11 

Drink specials, Monday thru Friday

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Monday – Good Time Trivia Tuesday – Rotating specials Wednesday – Karaoke/All you can eat crab legs Thursday – Ladies Night Friday – Line Dancing Lessons($7.00)/Live Country Saturday – Live Rock Music Sunday – At Random (Check Facebook!)

Rooster’s Outdoor, Covered Patio Rooster’s Patio serves our full menu while enjoying the occasional acoustic bands that will play for your enjoyment. You may also sit and enjoy the fully staffed bar! This also serves as our smoking area.

Rooster’s Clubhouse A concert venue where you can enjoy fantastic live music, and dance the night away! We also offer a clubhouse menu that features our mouthwatering appetizers along with sliders and chicken tenders. Totally new full service bar serving cocktails, beer and wine!

For your convenience, you can access our music line up on Go Tonight, Facebook and our website (http://www.twistedroosterbar.com/). We will also keep our specials and daily deals posted, so you always know what’s going down at the Rooster!

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