2023 Issue 1 by Northdale Civic Association

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JANUARY • FEBRUARY 2023

NORTHDALE CIVIC ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER membership fee is $50.00. There are three ways you can use to pay your membership fees. 1. 2. 3. Greetings to all Northdale residents and homeowners. Happy 2023 Northdale! I hope this finds you and your families well and enjoyed the holiday season! On behalf of the Northdale Civic Association (NCA), we hope 2023 brings you and yours many blessings. Recognition. I wish to recognize the many ways in which our volunteers Board of Directors invested significant time and energy to improve the lives of residents in our community. Similarly, we recognize our partnership with the Northdale Park Recreation Center, Special District Team, Northdale Owls (Older, Wiser, Lively, Seniors), the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Merit Management, YMCA, Advisory Groups, and all the local business for their contributions, collaboration to a successful 2022 season. Thank you for a successful 2022! Welcome. If you just joined our community, the Northdale Civic Association, Inc. (NCA) wants to take this opportunity to welcome you to the community. Northdale is a highly respected, low crime, family-oriented neighborhood that offers residents many amenities. Northdale businesses offer a wide variety of goods and services. The NCA looks forward to your support for all its efforts. Membership dues. You can show your support by becoming a member of the Northdale Civic Association. The

Forms are available in each edition of the Northdale Newsletter (below) Online via our website, https:// northdale.org/ By returning the invoice you received by mail

These fees go toward the “fun” things such as the Family Fun Festival, Concert in the Park, Howl-o-ween and the Holiday Tree Lighting and Movie in the Park. They also finance the serious and necessary business of Deed Restrictions which are needed to guide and respond to property maintenance matters. 2023 Events Calendar. Below are several upcoming 2023 community events you can volunteer to help us with. Please contact the NCA via email at https://northdale.org/ if you’re interested. Food Truck & Music Fest – March TBD Spring Garage Sale – March 18, 2023 (Saturday) Easter Egg Hunt - April 8, 2023. This is held the Saturday before Easter in partnership with Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation. Family Fun Festival - April 22, 2023. In partnership with Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation Department. This is our largest event, it brings thousands of visitors to Northdale Park, and we’ll continue to offer all the food, games, entertainment, and parking free to the public. Food Truck & Music Fest –

Food Truck & Music Fest – July TBD Food Truck & Music Fest – September TBD Fall Garage Sale – October 14, 2023 (Saturday) Pumpkin 5-mile run/walk - October TBD Holiday Movie & Tree Lighting in Park – October 27, 2023 (Friday) Food Truck & Music Fest – November TBD Holiday Lighting Contest (Judging) – December 17, 2023 (Sunday) In closing, it is this board’s intention to not only act as a transparent organization, but to set best practices and support the entire Northdale community. We also need your help and highly encourage all members or potential members of the association to contact myself or your community representative with any questions, concerns, or suggestions. As always, residents are always welcome to attend the monthly Board Meetings, typically held at the Northdale Park building ‘B‘. Please LIKE us on Facebook, so you can keep abreast of what is happening in Northdale. Sincerely, Nelson Marcano President, NCA

May TBD

Summer Garage Sale – June 17, 2023 (Saturday)

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Annual dues are $50.00. Please make your check payable to the Northdale Civic Associa on. Interested in joining the Northdale OWLS? Find a registra on form at WWW.NORTHDALE.ORG. The $15 annual OWLS’ dues are included with your NCA membership. Mail Payment to: Northdale Civic Associa on, 3853 Northdale Blvd. Box 374, Tampa, FL 33624 Or, you may pay using your credit or debit card online at: WWW. NORTHDALE.ORG Thank you for your support!

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WHAT IS THE NCA? The Northdale Civic Association is a volunteer organization 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. 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, 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 and held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month except December. HOW TO JOIN THE NCA Forms are available in each edition of the Northdale Newsletter. There are forms online at www.northdale.org. HOW TO JOIN THE BOARD ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP IS ONLY $50.00. All members are eligible to run for NCA Board positions in elections held each January. 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 OFFICERS President: Nelson Marcano - Golf Club Estates II - 813-358-8132 Vice President: Anthony Rodriguez—The Hammocks - 813-358-8132 Secretary: Destiny O’Brien – Claywell - 813-358-8132 Treasurer: Bill Castens – The Woodlands - 813-358-8132 NCA BOARD DIRECTORS Nelson Marcano – Silverhill - 813-358-8132 Gerald Johnson - Golf Club Estates I - 813-358-8132 Robert Demeo – Golf Club Estates III - 813-358-8132 Martha Hughes – Fox Hollow - 813-358-8132 Hector Hernandez Jr. - Gables I - 813-358-8132 Jesus Blasquez - Gables II - 813-358-8132 Amar Dembla - Gables III - 813-358-8132 Alicia Moreno - Bay Levitt - 813-358-8132 Graham Batte - Fairway Villas - 813-358-8132 DEED RESTRICTION VIOLATIONS The Deed Restriction documents for each of the “villages” that make up Northdale are available on the community website www.northdale.org. Select “Deed Restrictions” from the left side of the Main Page and click on the picture of the entrance to your “village” (e.g. Bay Levitt, Gables I, etc.) The deed restriction file will be displayed and can be printed off for your records. The NCA has contracted with Merit Management Association-Perfected (“Merit”) to conduct periodic neighborhood inspections and act on their findings of deed restriction violations. In addition, residents may request an investigation of a possible violation themselves from the Northdale website, www.northdale.org. From the left side of the Main Page, click on “Deed Restrictions”, page down and Select “Complaint Form” and fill it out with all pertinent information. A photo can be attached with the form to help document the problem. Select “Submit” to transmit the form directly to Merit at NCA@MeritFL.com. Deed Restriction Complaints must be in writing. When a deed restriction violation is found, Merit will send a letter to the homeowner(s) with a request to correct the problem(s). Merit will then complete a second inspection. Merit will send a second letter if the homeowner has not corrected the violation(s). Merit will then complete a third inspection. If the violation(s) remains after the third letter, legal action will be pursued. The resident will be notified of this step in the fourth letter. If there are extenuating circumstances that prevent a homeowner from correcting the violation(s), it is recommended they document the reason by writing to Merit at NCA@MeritFL.com.

Meeting Location Note: Northdale Civic Association & Northdale Special District meetings are held in Building B - game room Northdale Park & Rec Center 15550 Spring Pine Drive Tampa, FL 33624 February 7, 2023 OWLS Meeting 10:00 a.m.

January 10, 2023 February 14, 2023 NSD meeting 7:00 p.m.

February 21, 2023 NCA meeting 7:00 p.m.

Residents are always welcome and your input is truly appreciated.

The NCA will not get involved in conflicts between neighbors, animal complaints or landscaping issues due to drought. NORTHDALE.ORG

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Happy New Year neighbors! I hope you had a great holiday season, and the kids enjoyed their breaks from school. I’m sure you noticed that The Northdale Special Tax district took part in decorating for the season. Holiday banners are up, and exclusive lighting and poinsettias are located at the entrance. I took a drive around the neighborhood and was thrilled to see numerous houses full of festive lights, inflatables, Santa’s, sleighs, reindeer, etc. I especially enjoyed one of the houses in Gables II. Great job! Santa can’t miss our neighborhood! In the months of October and November Merit Management sent out a total of 533 violation letters. We’re continuing to see landscaping violations. On the bright side, they were able to close 164 in the same two-month period. Fall and Winter are excellent times for pressuring washing and general landscaping. This time of year, offers a great opportunity to work outside while enjoying the cooler weather and dry air. The most prevalent violations continue to be landscaping. Let’s work together to keep our community one of the best in the Tampa Bay area in 2023 and beyond. The Tax District continues to work on permitting with Hillsborough County for walls at our entrances. Very soon you should notice changes to the entrance signs of some villages. We look forward to 2023! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you Tony Romano NORTHDALE.ORG

NORTHDALE SPECIAL DISTRICT WHAT is the NSD? The Northdale Special District is a Hillsborough County dependent tax district. The Northdale Special 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

Northdale Special District Board of Trustees Tom Murray President Anthony Romano Vice President Anthony Rodriguez Treasurer

and other non-profit groups are taxed based on an equitable per residential unit basis. The Northdale Special 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 Northdale

Don Hachey Secretary Bill Castens Ronny Garcia Bill Loring

Special District also maintains selected lakes and wetland areas along the main roadways in Northdale. The Northdale Special District is governed by a Board of seven 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, Merit Management, to complete many of the day-to-day details of the Northdale Special District, including deed restrictions. The administrator is a sub-contracted (paid) position. The Northdale Special District, unlike the County, does NOT maintain roads, street lighting, street signs, installation of speed humps or animal safety concerns. These issues should be directed to Hillsborough County. The main purpose of the Northdale Special District is to keep Northdale a neat and attractive community. Although

Contact Information 813-381-5435 Northdale Special District 3433 Lithia Pinecrest Rd #301 Valrico, FL 33596 rick@meritfl.com Northdale Special District meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. Building B - game room Northdale Park & Rec Center 15550 Spring Pine Drive Tampa, FL 33624

separate from the Northdale Civic Association, the Northdale Special District is partnering with the NCA in the enforcement of Deed Restrictions. Together, the Northdale Special District and the NCA will continue working towards their goal of

Next meetings are: January 10, 2023 February 14, 2023

making Northdale a great place to live.

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Monthly Meetings on 1st Tues 10 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. “Most OWLS love fireplace weather – but not SNOW & ICE!” Jan 3, Tues – No monthly meeting – Northdale Park Gym Floors being refinished! Jan 4, Wed – S.O.A.R. Hiking at Trout Creek Wilderness Park & Cracker Barrel Lunch. Jan 13, Fri -- 12th Annual Public Safety Fair at Northdale Park Gymnasium . Jan 14, Sat – “Hootenanny Good Time” Train Ride & “Hobo” Campfire Cookout. Jan 16, Wed – Bunco & Lunch at Brunchies, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Jan 18, Wed – Lunch Bunch to Bahn Mi Factory (Separate Checks). Feb 1, Wed – 1 ½ hr Hillsborough River Cruise with lunch at Rick’s On-The-River. Feb 9, Thurs – Lavender N Lace Tearoom Lunch & Shopping in Lovely Gift Shop. Feb 15, Wed -- Lunch Bunch at Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Separate Checks). Feb 16, Thurs – John’s Pass Duck Adventure – Enjoy a quacking good time! Feb 20, Mon-- Bunco & Lunch at Brunchies, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Feb 23, Thurs– Tampa Bay Lightning hockey vs. Buffalo Sabres – GO BOLTS! Mar 1, Wed – S.O.A.R. Y’Bor City Educational Hike – 44 Historical Sites within 7 Blocks! Mar 7, Tues - Corned Beef & Cabbage meal, Green Beer (non alcoholic) & Irish Singing! Mar 9, Thurs – Ed Fletcher’s “Early Bird Dinner” & Show: “Mom’s Gift”. For other scheduled events and more, see Owls website at: www.NorthdaleOWLS.com Weekly Activities include Bill’s Blooming Orchid Buddies, Bridge, Hand & Foot Cards, Line Dancing, Mexican Train Dominos, Mah Jongg, Pickleball, Walking, Yoga for Seniors, Spanish Class, Tai Chi, Table Tennis, Tone & Stretch and Meals on Wheels!

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The Northdale Civic Association needs YOU! Do you know all that the NCA is hard at work on to help improve your community? • • •

Deed Restrictions Enforcement. Northdale Owl’s. Community events: Family Fun Festival and parade, Easter Egg Hunt, Community Garage Sales, Pumpkin Run, Holiday Lighting Contest, and MUCH MUCH MORE!

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Representation to local government.

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Welcome Wagon Program for new residents.

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Support local schools.

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Support local businesses.

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Assist in crime watch.

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