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A Letter From The Board

ROBERT DEMEO

As a board, we strive to bring a variety of family activities to the Northdale Community throughout the year. In the next few months, we have the following events scheduled: Garage Sale on 10/12, Trunk or Treat on 10/29, Sock Hop on 11/8, Tree Lighting at the Park on 12/8, and Holiday Lighting Contest Hayride on 12/22. However, we are looking to add more events. We plan to host Food Truck Night at the Park in August, and we are currently working on this initiative. If you own a food truck or know someone who does, please contact the board. Additionally, we intend to organize a Candidates Night in September or October and reopen Storytime for our youngest children. We have many other event ideas for the near and distant future, such as a Family Picnic with games and a movie night (or both), multicultural events, Boot Camp/Yoga sessions, Youth Basketball Tournament, Casino Night, Coupon Card distribution, Spaghetti Dinner, and more.

We welcome suggestions from the community for additional events. We recently had a productive meeting with the newly formed “Northdale Plant Friends” and are excited to support their growth. If you have the skills or connections to help make any of these events happen, please reach out to us. Our next board meeting is scheduled for July 16 from 7pm until 8-8:30pm at Northdale Park. We encourage you to attend and share your ideas on how we can achieve these goals. We hope to see you there.

WHAT IS THE NORTHDALE CIVIC ASSOCIATION?

The Northdale Civic Association operates as a volunteer-driven organization with the primary goal of enhancing the quality of life in Northdale, and increasing property values through enforcement of deed restrictions applicable to every homeowner.

Beyond this core mission, the NCA serves as the unified voice of the Northdale community, advocating for residents' interests on matters brought forth by Hillsborough County, the State of Florida, and other governing bodies. Through our regular newsletter and a range of organized events and initiatives, including the Welcome Wagon, Easter Egg Hunt, Community Garage Sales, Family Fun Festival, Northdale Pumpkin Run, Holiday Decorating Contest, Meet the Candidates, the Northdale OWLS (Older, Wiser, Lively, Seniors), and more, we foster a sense of community engagement and participation.

HOW TO JOIN THE NCA

We extend an invitation to all community members to attend our board meetings, which are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month (except December) and are open to the public. Visit NORTHDALE.ORG to become a member and for membership information

NCA BOARD OFFICERS

President: VACANT

Vice President: VACANT

Secretary: Gerald Johnson

Treasurer: Bill Castens

JOIN THE BOARD

We are looking for dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to make a positive impact in our community.

Send an email to contact@northdale.org to learn more about how you can help!

NCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Nelson Marcano Bill Castens

Gerald Johnson

Robert Demeo

Martha Hughes

Hector Hernandez Jr. Graham Batte

W H Y S H O U L D I J O I N T H E N C A ?

Events for all ages

Northdale Family Fun Fest, Easter Egg Hunt, Trunk or Treat, Community Garage Sales, and more!

Community Building

Foster relationships with local law enforcement and local businesses, Neighborhood Watch, Decorating Competitions

Communication

Welcome Wagon, BiMonthly Newsletter, Providing neighborhood news through Facebook, Instagram and our website

Check it out! The Northdale Plant Friends committee has been featured in the Tampa Beacon! Click on the story below to learn more about the garden club and their plans to enhance the Northdale Recreation Center garden into a beautiful butterfly garden!

COMMUNITY CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

For more event information, please visit the NCA Facebook page

NCA Board Meeting @ 7pm

Northdale BINGO @ 6:30pm

*Juneteenth

Northdale BINGO @ 6:30pm

NCA Board Meeting @ 7pm

Northdale BINGO @ 6:30pm

WHAT IS THE NORTHDALE SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT?

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 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 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 subcontracted (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 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 making Northdale a great place to live.

Northdale Special District Board of Trustees

Tom Murray President

Anthony Romano Vice President

Anthony Rodriguez Treasurer

Don Hachey Secretary

Bill Castens

Ronny Garcia Bill Loring

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 7pm in Building B at the Northdale Park & Rec Center 15550 Spring Pine Drive Tampa, FL 33624

Next meetings are: September 12, 2023 October 10, 2023

NORTHDALE COMMUNITY SERVICES

BETHANY PETERS

Phone: (631)-603-1944

Email: bp322250@gmail.com

Services offered: Current elementary instructional math coach. Offering tutoring services for all subjects K-5. Would also be available for date night babysitting.

CINDY GRIMALDI

Phone: (813)-892-7208 Email: mickcinder@hotmail.com

Services offered: Tutoring services pre-k through 3rd grade. Phonics, Reading, and Math

KAMRYN COLON

Phone: (813)-998-5024 Email: kamryncolon07@gmail.com

Services offered: Babysitting and Pet Sitting

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**This newsletter is available to the residents of Northdale bi-monthly at no cost to the community. The Northdale Civic Association is not responsible for the actions or credibility of any advertisers or individuals offering services in this newsletter. It is the individual's responsibility to check references on all advertisers and service providers. The Northdale Civic Association, as editors, reserve the right to edit articles for content, length, grammar, and readability.

Please also visit our community website at northdale.org

The Northdale Board of Directors Meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the third Tuesday of each month, at the Northdale Recreation Center.