2017 Issue 3

Thank you to our 2017 Easter Egg Hunt Vendors & Volunteers!

Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation Department

Northdale Civic Association

Northdale Lutheran Church

Bob Sierra YMCA

Catered 2U_Claude Siler_Nixon

John Erbs Service and Automotive

Mary Kay_Martha Hughes

OWLS

Royal Pets

Sprouts

Tanya and Matt's Ice cream

Walgreens of Northdale

Winn Dixie

Also many thanks to all the OWLS, park, staff, and other volunteers that helped make this a success

PPRESIDENT’S LETTER

The Northdale Civic Association’s annual membership drive begins June 1st. I want to thank all the homeowners that have always supported the NCA and call upon all residents to consider becoming members of the association. I hope you’ll make this $35.00 annual investment in your community by renewing or becoming a first-time member. It’s your home, it’s your neighborhood and it’s our hope that we can enhance and continue to build upon the great assets in Northdale. The NCA represents the community on local issues and strives to maintain property values by enforcing deed restrictions. Please note that funds can be quickly depleted when the NCA finds it necessary to take legal action for the resolution of a deed restriction violation. The NCA sent out 247 deed restriction violation letters from April, 2016 thru March, 2017. The majority of homeowners will correct a problem within a short time. Please consider what the community would look like if we did nothing.

Membership allows the civic association to continue to sponsor many community-wide, family oriented events such as Concerts in the Park, Community Garage Sales, Easter Egg Hunt, 5K Pumpkin Run, Holiday Lighting Contest, Family Fun Fest, etc. These funds also allow us to maintain the community website www.northdale.org and publish the community newsletter. If you are an NCA member, your $15.00 annual membership in the Northdale OWLS is waived. Whether you attend any, or all, of the above events, they bring positive recognition to the community. We need your financial assistance to continue offering these benefits that make Northdale special. Thank You!

The NCA annual meeting to elect its board of directors will take place at 7 P.M. on Monday, May 15th at Northdale Golf Course Clubhouse. Please attend and learn more about what is happening in your community.

Ann Frisbie

Frisbie_annv@verizon.net

813-968-8460

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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 Jessica Kingsborough, NCA Editor.

Jessica.kingsborough

@floridamoves.com

813-444-3755

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 enforcing the deed restrictions to which each homeowner is legally subject.

WHAT IS THE NCA? DEED RESTRICTION VIOLATIONS

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.

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.

Forms are available in each edition of the Northdale Newsletter. There are forms online at www.northdale.org.

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.

To request an investigation of a possible deed restriction, follow the instructions at www.northdale.org or, if you prefer, mail us a complaint. Print out a form online 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.

NCA Board Officers

President: Ann Frisbie

Vice President: Tom Murray

Secretary: Jan Marshburn

Treasurer: Bill Castens

When a violation occurs a letter will be sent to the violating homeowner with a request to correct the problem. After a reasonale amount of time passes, and the problems persists, the coordinator may contact you with the available options. Some of these options could include legal action against the homeowners.

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

Annual membership is only $35. 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.

NCA Board Directors

Robert Demeo

Frank Giordano

Martha Hughes

Robert Mantler

Bruce Poli

Raymond Powell

Claude Siler-Nixon

Nancy Stearns

Jessica Watterson

HOW TO JOIN THE NCA

HOW TO JOIN THE BOARD

The first thing I would like to bring to light in this article is the numerous complaints we receive from non-members. So that you are aware, we do investigate those complaints even though they are from non-members. These past two months we received complaints from those folks about such things as a neighbor’s pool pump being too loud, music coming from a certain home to be disturbing, our neighbor allows their dog to mess on our lawn and a few that I cannot write in public. I would like to ask a question to those folks about these issues; did you ever think to approach your neighbor with these concerns? I find in my years of service that a civil conversation goes a long way. Also to the non-members that issue legitimate complaints; you obviously are aware where to find the complaint form on our web site so probably you can also find the membership application. When I question a complainant about why they are not members, the response I many times hear is they want to see how their complaint is handled. Really? My dear neighbors, the more members the more enforcement we can do. Membership dues dictate our legal budget. Our experience tells us that most of our members keep lovely properties, and are caring neighbors. Look for the

membership application in the mail by June. Love to have you aboard.

Architectural Review: We periodically receive questions about architectural review. First of all, we do have a committee. Lately we have had questions on fences. Fences are not to be erected past the front of your home’s property line. If you have a golf course view property, you may have a smaller fence such as 4 feet or less on the course. Many homes have a see through or wrought iron type fence. You may not have a solid over 4 foot high fence that blocks your neighbor’s view of the course. If you are not sure please contact us. In relationship to home additions the only requirement is that your plans meet the County Code requirements. Most house paint colors are approved. The only requirement is the color be a basic color and not outlandish such as very bright red or orange. Have questions write us on the web site.

This is the perfect time of year for yard work. The landscape is blooming and it is a good time to remove or trim those overgrown plants and bushes. Also, this is a good time to take that mold and mildew off your walls and your mail box. A little bleach and water does wonders. And finally, please remove the barbeque pits and the ladders from the front of your garages. Your neighbors complain to us about it and we suggest they approach you with their concerns.

Please remember that the NCA Board meets every third Monday of the month except December. Come and hear firsthand what we do, and not from hearsay. We urge you to share your thoughts with us by coming to a meeting or even writing to us via e-mail at www.northdale.org/ at contacts.

f.giordano4@verizon.net

Frank Giordano

YMCA $2.2 Million Renovation Nears Completion

treadmill. MoveStrong also enhances interactions with others...providing mental and social benefits as well.

After more than 30 years, it was time to spruce up the Bob Sierra YMCA to better serve the entire Northdale and Carrollwood communities.

The goal of the $2.2 million renovation was to expand and modernize their current facility to make the community healthier, stronger and better. The newly renovated wellness center offers brand new, state-of-the-art strength training equipment. Members can also enjoy an expanded Max Results room for individual and group training. There is also new cardio equipment with internet capabilities, Olympic lifting equipment, bumper plates, faster WiFi service and a cutting-edge “ninja-style’ training zone called MoveStrong.

MoveStrong is a new functional training system that includes ropes, ladders, monkey bars, bands and body weight. There are no bar bells, dumbbells or heavy lifting. The goal is to teach us to become strong, flexible and fit using the weight of our own body and the force of gravity. Basic pushing and pulling movements, combined with rotation and agility exercises helps our bodies to function at their best. The MoveStrong system is used to train people of all ages and abilities. Members have described it as refreshing, fun and way more interesting than a

With the Kid Zone expansion, more children are now able to learn, grow and thrive with caring adult mentors. Kids from six weeks old through age eleven can engage in age-appropriate programming in the mornings. While, older youth, ages 8-12, can boost their creativity and confidence during late afternoon and evening hours. Through exercise, crafts and YMCA core values curriculum, Kid Zone participants will learn about teamwork, relationship-building and other life skills.

The new group exercise studio is armed with a video heart rate monitor and is used for all ages and for all different kinds of programs.

The new cycling studio is also equipped with a video monitor, a state-of-the-art sound system, indoor cycling bikes with new cranks and chains. In addition the cycling studio houses the Pedaling for Parkinson’s program—which has been proven to help slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease.

The new mind & body studio offers yoga classes and new climate-control classes like hot yoga. This studio serves members seeking stress relief, flexibility and core strength.

The Bob Sierra YMCA is open 7 days a week and you can check out their programs and schedules at tampaymca.org or you can reach them directly at 813-962-3220.

REAL ESTATE NEWS

Well, it’s May already and summer is right around the corner. Here are a few maintenance tip reminders for the summer season.

Air Conditioning Maintenance. May is a perfect time for a once a year maintenance check on your air conditioning system. Most AC companies will do a tune up that includes system inspection, drain line flush and thermostat calibration. This preventative maintenance will keep you running cool all summer long.

Sprinkler Adjustments. It is advisable to check your sprinkler settings an adjust for a rainier season by cutting down on the frequency of your waterings.

Pool pump adjustments. Check the timer on your pool pump. Most pools need to run for a bit longer in the summer to combat the Florida heat.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Local Church Celebrates 60 Years!

Northdale Lutheran Church stated 60 years ago in a neighborhood to the south of its current location. The original congregation was formed as Mt Calvary Lutheran Church and met for Sunday service at the Sulphur Springs Halls. By 1960, a church was dedicated for this growing congregation.

The present church building in Northdale was dedicated on May 22, 1983. This building was one of the first to take root along Mapledale Boulevard. In 1991, a fellowship hall was added followed by a SchoolBuildingin2004.

Today the K-8 school serves approximately 60 children and continued growth has added a need for a significant additiontotheschoolbuilding. Recently, the congregation started its Building Faith, Family and Future campaign to raise approximately $500,000 for their school addition. To date, they have raised over $318,000 in donationsandpledges.

Tabitha, Elyse, Micah and Lily, joined NorthdaleLutheranSchoolin2006.

Current Principal, Mark Thiesfeldt, joined the school staff in 2014. In addition to overseeing the school’s operations, Mark teaches the 7th and 8th grade classes. “We offer a excellent Christian education inasafe,caringenvironment.”

Students do not have to be members of the church to attend school at Northdale Lutheran. In fact, about 70% of the studentshavehomechurcheselsewhere.

In addition to the K-8 school, Northdale Lutheran also has an active senior’s group, the Senior Winners, a women’s group, a Mom & Tots Group, hosts Vacation Bible School every July and offerstwoSundayworshipservices.

Coldwell Banker Residential

Jessica.Kingsborough@ Floridamoves.com

northdale.org

“It is truly amazing to see the growth we had in the years that my family has been at Northdale Lutheran,’ says Pastor Charlie Vannieuwenhoven, known as ‘Pastor Vann’ among the congregation. Pastor Vann and his wife Amy, children

For more information on the school or church, you can find them at www.northdalelutheran.org. They are located at 15709 Mapledale Boulevard and their phone number is 813-961-9195. You may also email them at info@northdalelutheran.org.

Thank you to our 2017 Family Fun Fest Sponsors, Vendors & Volunteers

Fast Track Urgent Care

Florida Medical Clinic

Forman Dermatology

GTE Financial

Ierna's Heating & Cooling

LuLaRoe Fashions

Mary Jo’s Performing Arts Academy

Mathnasium of Carrollwood

Morgan Exteriors

Northdale OWLS

Paul Davis Restoration

Professional Pool Services

Right at Home

Gold Sponsors

John Erb’s Auto Truck & RV Center

Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union

Titanium Sponsors

Bay Dermatology & Surgery

Florida Dept. of Health - Hillsborough

Grow Financial

Jaime’s Adult Day Care Center

Lee Electric

MedExpress Urgent Care

Northdale Pharmacy

Suncoast Credit Union

Tampa BMX Raceway

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza

Western & Southern Life

Pewter Sponsors

Bath Planet

BB&T Home Mortgage

Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida

Classical Conversations

Corbett Preparatory School of IDS

Divorce Without War

Easy AC

Essence of Life Spinal Care

Sprint

U.S. Lawns of North Tampa Walgreens #02975

Bronze Sponsors

AAA Auto Club South Carrollwood

Bob Sierra YMCA

Brightstar Chiropractic

CABA – Carrollwood Area Business Association

CAC Florida Medical Centers – Humana

Care Plus Health Plans

Carrollwood Bible Chapel

Carrollwood Cultural Center

I9 Sports

Morgan Air

Northdale Lutheran Church & School

Northside Dolphins

OPPT-Northdale

Show on the Road Crew

Side Splitters Comedy Club

Suncoast Skin Solutions

Traditional Tae Kwon Do World Champion Center Tae Kwon Do

Thank you to our 2017 Family Fun Fest Sponsors, Vendors & Volunteers

Express Press (donation of festival flyers)

Gaither High School Color Guard

Gaither High School Marching Band

Gaither High School ROTC Program

Gaither High School SHOWCASE

Gaither High School Starettes

Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue

Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation Dept.

Participating Restaurants and Food Vendors

4 Rivers Smokehouse Tampa

Beef O’ Brady’s - Northdale

Bimbo Bakeries

Caspers Company - McDonalds

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice

Just Grillin Tampa

Marchello’s Pizza

Mekenita Mexican Grille

Miller’s Ale House

PUBLIX Markets

Smoothie King Northdale

Sprouts

Tanya & Matt’s Ice Creamiest

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café

Vida Center of Praise Church

Winn_Dixie Northdale Store #2413

WOW Fresh and Fast

Special Thanks to the following for helping make the festival a success:

4 Men & Their Trains

All our community volunteers

Claywell Elementary Art Program

Community Food Pantry

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

J.A.M.S. Entertainment – DJ Ralph Allocco

Members of Fire Fighters’ Local Union #2294

Mobile Gaming Revolution

My Superslides & Jumpers, LLC

Northdale Golf & Tennis Club

Northdale OWLS Volunteers

Northdale Park Staff

Performers Bert & Sassy

Piper John – Northdale’s John Maio

Ronald McDonald

Northdale Special Tax District

NORTHDALE SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT REPORT

Hurricane season will be back shortly and it is time to review the basics for your safety. Create a plan; know your flood zone, choose a safe room, listen to weather updates, keep food supplies on hand, turn fridge and freezer to coldest temps, refill prescriptions, stock up on water, clear your yard of possible flying debris, protect your windows and doors, fill your gas tank, keep cash on hand and lastly, keep an eye on your elderly and/or disabled neighbors. Following the basics will help you survive several days without outside assistance. Store at least one gallon of water per day for each person. You can survive without food, BUT not without water.

As you are all aware the District hires off-duty deputies to patrol and monitor our community for the safety of our residents and issue speed warnings and citations when necessary. It has been brought to our attention that residents who use Northdale extension to enter and exit their neighborhoods are not adhering to the posted speed limit of 35 mph. I am sure we all agreed that speed bumps are not the solution, however after several warnings these speeders will now be given citations, which are costly and impact your auto insurance. PLEASE slow down as the extension is not a speedway and the minute or two you gain by ignoring the posted limits are a potential hazard to both drivers and pedestrians. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

As we can see, the new WaWa gas station is moving along and should be opening for business shortly. Whether you are pro or con regarding the location at our entry, they are our new neighbors so please welcome them to the community.

Please be assured that necessary improvements to the landscaping at our entry monuments are being addressed. Water supplied to these areas was limited due to the WaWa construction and is now up and running and we are looking forward to the improved landscaping and trees to be installed by the WaWa folks.

As always, the District and you, our neighbors, are all working together to maintain Northdale as a safe and desirable community in which to raise our families and enjoy our surrounding amenities. Thank you!

Nancy Stearns 12

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 sub-contracted (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

Tom Murray - Vice President

EliWhite -Treasurer

Don Hachey - Secretary

Angel Bustelo

Frank Giordano

Ray Klaus

Bill Castens

Earl Albright

Contact Information

(813) 810-0125

Northdale Special Tax District PO Box 340024

Tampa, FL 33694-0024

rick@thefloridasolutions group.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: March 14 April 11

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.

May2,Tues– Reuben Morales singingatOwlsLuncheon – What a voice!

May3,Wed– Milking a cow, hayride, etc. at Old McMickey’s Farm.

May4,Thurs–Explore Weeki Wachee’s Bucanneer Bay.

May7,Sun– Picnic under stars with Florida Orchestra Pops in the Park Concert.

May11,Thurs– Rays Baseball vs.KansasCityRoyals.

May15,Mon– Bunco & Lunch atBrunchies,14366N.DaleMabryHwy.

May17,Wed Lunch Bunch, Smokey Bones Restaurant (SeparateChecks).

May21,Sun– 3rd Annual Italian Club Comedy Music Spectacular.

May30thruJun2,TuesthruFri– 4 Daysof Senior Summer Camp:

• Day1 - Kraken Cycle 35’catamaran boat adventure.

• Day2 - Homosassa Springs - Floridawildlife,boating&hiking.

• Day3– Weedon Island hike –Lunchat Quaker Steak & Lube.

Day4–FortDesoto walk on the beach –Lunchat Billy’s.

Jun4,Sun–CarrollwoodPlayers: Incorruptible, a comedy set in 1250

Jun6,Tues– Suzanne Reno performsatOwlsMeeting.

Jun7,Wed– iFly ‘Skydiving” inawindtunnel–Lunchat Bass Pro Shop.

Jun19,Mon - Bunco & Lunch atBrunchies,14366N.DaleMabryHwy.

Jun21,Wed– Dinner Bunch, Nabruzzi Italian Restaurant (SeparateChecks).

Forothereventsandmore, see Owlswebsiteat: www.NorthdaleOWLS.org

WeeklyActivitiesinclude AerobicsLite,BBOB’s(Bill’sBloomingOrchidClub),Bridge, Bing-Owl,BoardGames,Hand&Foot Cards,LineDancing,Pickleball,“DressAGirlAroundTheWorld”,Eckerd’sRisingHope,MahJongg, Painting,Singing,TableTennis,TaiChi,MealsonWheelsDeliveries,Walking&Yoga.

Still Got Questions? Ask Any OWLS member or contact Bill Castens at (813) 340-9436

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“SUMMERTIME in Florida is…. HOT, HOT, HOT !”

May 2, 2017

Owls Monthly Luncheon

Northdale Park

Reuben Morales sings

May 9, 2017

NSTD Meeting: 7 PM

Northdale Park

BCG Conference Room

May 15, 2017

NCA Board Meeting: 7 PM

ANNUAL MEETING

Northdale Golf Clubhouse

northdale.org

June 1, 2017

Annual Membership Dues

June 1, 2017

Pay today at: Northdale.org

June 6, 2017

Owls Monthly Luncheon

Northdale Park

Suzanne Remo Performs

June 13, 2017

NSTD Meeting: 7 PM

Northdale Park

BCG Conference Room

June 19, 2017

NCA Board Meeting: 7 PM

Northdale Park

BCG Conference Room

SPECIAL NOTICE:

All NCA members are invited to join us at the Annual Meeting on Monday, May 15th at the Northdale Golf Course Clubhouse. We will be electing our board of directors.

Claywell Elementary

Summer Reading

Summer reading brochures will go home with Claywell students. Kids are encouraged to go to their local public library, such as Jimmie B. Keel, to check out and read those titles over the summer. Also, check out all the wonderful programs offered by the public library system this summer. Another option is to visit local bookstores, such as Barnes & Nobles which offers a reading program. MyOn will be available online all summer too! Go to www.readonmyOn.com for contests. Scholastic also has a challenge for students. We’re hoping our students read at least 1500 minutes over the summer. Mrs. Kline hopes every child at Claywell enjoys reading for pleasure and information. Have a happy summer in June & July! We will celebrate our summer readers when they return in August.

Sunshine State Readers & Non-Fiction Contest Winners

Congratulations to all our third through fifth grade students who read all 15 of the 2015 Sunshine State Readers as well as some second graders who met the Non-Fiction Challenge. These students will celebrate with a pizza party in the library on May 19th

Library Contests

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***Donations Needed: Greek Food for May 22nd.***

Students See Bay News 9 in Action

Students in Mrs. Kline & Mrs. Moats live morning show production will go on a field trip to see Bay News 9 on May 16th. Maybe some of them will be inspired to go into the journalism/communication field.

Last Day of School

Students will have their last day of school on May 26th. Summer here we come!

Please contact Mrs. Kline at Deborah.kline@sdhc.k12.fl.us

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