BEACON VOLUME 9 | ISSUE 5 | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020
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Tips for School & Hurricane Prep BY YESENIA VÉLEZ, LCAM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGER
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ummer vacation is over. School is back in session. What used to be “normal” has changed. Many are working from home and children are either back on school grounds or taking virtual/online classes. We want to take the time to thank everyone for your patience and endurance during these difficult times, as we know some people may be uncomfortable with changes. Parents, take the time to prepare your kids for a safe return to school. Schools are an important part of the infrastructure of communities and play a critical role in supporting the whole child, not just their academic achievement. We care about your safety and wellness.
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being sick with COVID-19 would be a little bit like having the flu. People can get a fever, cough, or have a hard time taking deep breaths. Most people who have gotten COVID-19 have not gotten very sick. Only a small group of people who contract the virus have had more serious problems. The CDC and partners are investigating cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19. Learn more about COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) at www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/children/mis-c.html. Keep children healthy.
Watch Your Child for Any Signs of the COVID-19 Illness
Teach and Reinforce Everyday Preventive Actions
COVID-19 can look different in different people. For many people,
• Parents and caretakers play an important role in teaching
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children to wash their hands. Explain that hand washing can keep them healthy and stop the virus from spreading to others. • Be a good role model—if you wash your hands often, they’re more likely to do the same. • Make handwashing a family activity. • Learn more about what you can do to protect children at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/children/ protect-children.html.
4. Know your evacuation route. 5. Be certain you have the right supplies in your home, including a flashlight and extra batteries, a first aid kit, a wrench or pliers if you have to turn off utilities, bottled water, and non-perishable food.
Help Your Child Stay Active • Encourage your child to play outdoors—it’s great for physical and mental health. Take a walk with your child or go on a bike ride. • Use indoor activity breaks (like stretch breaks or dance breaks) throughout the day to help your child stay healthy and focused.
Help Your Child Stay Socially Connected • Reach out to friends and family via phone or video chats. • Write cards or letters to family members they may not be able to visit. • Some schools and non-profits, such as the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning and the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, have resources for social and emotional learning. Check to see if your school has tips and guidelines to help support social and emotional needs of your child.
Protecting Your Assests During Hurricane Season While the summer is almost done, hurricane season is still in full force through November 30th. Every year millions of people suffer the wrath of Mother Nature, as infrastructure is demolished, houses are flooded and swept away, and lives are lost. When protecting your assets, have you asked yourself what can I afford to lose? I personally made a few mistakes in 2004 as a new homeowner. I lost valuable baby pictures of my toddler children, memorabilia, and not to mention, the house. Although the insurance paid for many items, I was not prepared. So in order to help you prepare, here are a few things you can do to get started. 1. Check your insurance policy to make certain you have enough coverage. 2. Have a home inspection to find out what your vulnerabilities are. It might be time for upgraded windows, spray foam in your attic, or hurricane shutters (with ARC approval). 3. Consider getting a backup generator. You will need ARC approval before installation.
6. Cut back any trees that may cause damage to your home by falling over or becoming a projectile. 7. Take pictures of your items for insurance purposes. 8. Have a “go-box” ready with a list of important belongings you want to gather if you had to evacuate your home quickly. This includes things insurance can’t replace like family photos or items passed down over generations. In many instances, we seal our fate when we decide where to live. While there is nothing we can do to stop a hurricane, there is a lot we can do to increase our chance of surviving it. Be prepared for this school year and the rest of hurricane season!
YESENIA VÉLEZ 877-221-6919 YVelez@Evergreen-LM.com
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PHONE NUMBERS Evergreen Customer Service
877-221-6919
BEL L A L AG O Amenity Center
407-933-3010
Security Main Gate
407-846-3014
IS L ES OF BEL L A LAG O Amenity Center
407-343-9175
Security Main Gate
407-846-1873
HOA ADM I N N U M B E R S
Community Association Manager Yesenia VĂŠlez
877-221-6919 YVelez@ Evergreen-LM.com
Facilities Club Manager Doug Dingee
877-221-6919 DDingee@ Evergreen-LM.com
Lifestyles Director Amy Mallinder
877-221-6919 AMallinder@ Evergreen-LM.com
Fitness Director Giselle Rodriguez
407-943-4068 GRodriguez@ Evergreen-LM.com
Compliance Manager Jose Chaparro
877-221-6919 JChaparro@ Evergreen-LM.com
Membership
407-343-9175 BellalagoLeases@ Evergreen-LM.com
HOA Account Issues & Irrigation Work Orders Customer Care
877-221-6919 CustomerService@ Evergreen-LM.com
H O U R S O F O P E R AT I O N BEL L AL AGO & IS LE S O F BELLAL AGO AM EN IT Y C E NT E R S
Hello Bellalago!
BY DOUG DINGEE, FACILITIES CLUB MANAGER My name is Douglas Dingee, Jr. and I am happy to be the newest member of Team Bellalago as the Facilities Club Manager. I was born and raised in Connecticut and moved to Florida when I was 13 years old. I am a diehard Patriots fan and in my spare time I enjoy playing golf and traveling, especially on cruises. I graduated from high school in 2011 and attended St. Pete College to study Business Management. Prior to coming to the Bellalago community, I worked at a sister property in Celebration called Artisan Park. I started there in 2008 and worked in various roles until I was promoted to Assistant Manager and joined Evergreen just over four years ago. My role here in Bellalago is to uphold the highest standards within Flip Flops Bar and Grille and across all other Club Facilities. I am very excited to take on this new challenge within the Bellalago community! I look forward to meeting all of you at Flip Flops or out and about in the community. Have a wonderful fall season and Happy Halloween!
Monday - Friday
6am - 9pm
Saturday & Sunday
8am - 8pm
P OOL H OU R S * DOUG DINGEE Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday
Usually Dawn - Dusk 8am - Dusk
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877-221-6919 DDingee@Evergreen-LM.com
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Sparkle Boxes Are Out Now! BY AMY MALLINDER DIRECTOR OF LIFESTYLE SERVICES
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wenty Sparkle Boxes, filled with confetti and a special notebook, will be delivered at random to homes within Bellalago and Isles of Bellalago. Here’s how this will work:
1. Once you receive one of our Sparkle Boxes, open it and take out the notebook that is inside. 2. Sign this notebook with an inspirational quote or positive message to share with your fellow neighbors of Bellalago and Isles of Bellalago. Please make sure to write your first and last name on your entries.
the Bellalago Amenity Center or the Isles of Bellalago Amenity Center and hand it to a Lifestyle Attendant. ALL of the names from each completed Sparkle Box will be entered into a prize drawing to win some awesome gift cards. 6. Send me a selfie when you get a box to AMallinder@EvergreenLM.com! 7. Most importantly, please remember that these Sparkle Boxes are here to spread kindness and joy to all of you, so don’t forget to read other people’s entries before passing it along.
3. Place the notebook back into the Sparkle Box and secretly deliver it to one of your neighbors. 4. Your neighbors will then follow the same steps.
AMY MALLINDER 877-221-6919 AMallinder@Evergreen-LM.com
5. If you get a notebook that is completely full, bring it to either
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The Origin of the Five Mother Sauces BY KENNETH MACDONALD (“CHEF MICK”), FLIP FLOPS BAR & GRILLE
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ello, my fellow Flip Floppers. I hope all is well with you and your family. This pandemic has tested all of our patience and more importantly our faith. Hold strong and keep faith; this will be ending sooner than later. With my articles, I would like to begin an instructional cooking guide. With each issue of the Bellalago Beacon I will teach the basics and foundation of the culinary concepts you so often see. In this edition, I am going to introduce the FIVE mother sauces. Without these foundational sauces, no other sauce would be possible. A little fun fact: This is one of the first things I learned when I entered culinary school. I’ll begin with a brief history of the mother sauces and how these became introduced into the culinary world. The French are credited for the invention and transformation of how we gathered, prepared and cook our food today. There are two men in history which are credited for how this was invented, developed and produced. First, there is Antonin Carême from the 19th century. Carême invented/developed four original sauces Béchamel, Velouté, Tomato and Espagnole (also known as Demiglace). Then, in the 20th century, Auguste Escoffier introduced Hollandaise as the fifth mother sauce. Chef Escoffier is known as the father of modern culinary cuisine. Depending on your view, I would say Antonin Carême would be the grandfather of modern culinary cuisine.
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Some of the classic versions of these sauces use different thickening agents (roux, liaison, emulsions or slurry) to bring the sauce to its proper consistency. There are three types of roux, which is one-part fat and one-part flour - white, blonde and brown. The difference between each is cooking time. Liaison is a mixture of cream and egg yolks used to thicken soups or sauces. Emulsions is when you take two ingredients and mix them into a suspended state (for example, a vinaigrette). Also, there is a slurry. This is when you take cornstarch and a liquid, such as water or orange juice, mix it until it’s smooth and add to an unfinished sauce or stock to thicken. An example would be in Chinese cuisine, where slurries are used primarily to thicken all Chinese sauces.
Béchamel The first sauce is Béchamel. The ingredients are: • Base: Milk, usually whole milk. Bring the milk to a slight boil (too high of heat will burn the milk and you will get a burnt taste). At this point you will have to start over, as there is no way to hide the burnt taste. Then stir in your roux with a whisk (stirring constantly or you will develop dumplings). • Thickening Agent: White roux. • Classical Ingredients: White onion, clove, bay leaf, salt, white pepper and nutmeg.
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Velouté Sauce The second sauce is Velouté. This is what you use to make gravies. The ingredients are: • Base: Clear stock veal, but chicken and fish stock work too. • Thickening Agent: White roux, but sometimes also a liaison is used. Heat stock to a boil and whisk roux consistently.
Tomato Sauce The third sauce is Tomato. The ingredients are: • Base: Tomatoes (raw, tomato paste, tomato puree, stewed tomatoes). • Thickening Agent: Classically a roux was used, but modern versions commonly use a reduction or purees. • Classical Ingredients: Mirepoix (celery, onion and carrots), salt pork, garlic, white stock, salt and pepper, sugar (just enough to balance acidity, not enough to make the sweetness perceptible). No real Italian adds sugar to their sauce or better known as gravy … JUST SAYING.
Thank You!
BY JONATHAN GARCIA, FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
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Espagnole Sauce
just wanted to take the time to thank all the residents of Bellalago and Isles of Bellalago that have supported Flip Flops, especially during these tough times that we are all trying to navigate. We are truly blessed to be part of such a great community.
The fourth sauce is Espagnole/Demi-glace or brown sauce. The ingredients are as follows: • Base: Roasted veal or beef bones. • Thickening Agent: Brown roux. • Classical Ingredients: Mirepoix (celery, onions, carrots), sachet, or spice bag (bay leaf, fresh thyme, parsley), and roasted tomato puree.
I also wanted to take the time to remind everyone that the service window is available, when you are enjoying the pool at Bellalago. Please keep in mind that a dry shirt/covering and footwear are required for service inside of the restaurant. I know that it may be a little tricky at times to find the right entrance to come into, but we are here with open arms when you are ready.
Hollandaise Sauce Finally, the fifth sauce is Hollandaise. The ingredients are: • Base: Egg yolks and butter. The butter must be clarified (slow melt butter and remove all fat solids). • Thickening Agent: Emulsification. • Classical Ingredients: Black peppercorns, white wine vinegar, salt, lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Separate egg yolks into a bowl, place over water bath and whisk in clarified butter slowly. This will create your egg sauce. I hope this was interesting and informative. See you next time and stay tuned for our next cooking lesson!
For those that have not had the chance to come by, I urge you to stop in. We are available for dine in, take out, or at the pool service window for your convenience. Chef Mick has been doing weekly specials that have become quite a hit. We have also introduced a loyalty punch card, beer buckets and ice cream and candy bars. If you have not signed up for the weekly emails, please go to BellalagoHOA.com and register. We look forward to seeing to you!
CHEF MICK
JONATHAN GARCIA
407-201-6423 KMacDonald@Evergreen-LM.com
321-682-7119 JGarcia@Evergreen-LM.com
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Compliance Reminders BY OSCAR GONZALEZ, ARC COORDINATOR / HOA COMPLIANCE OFFICER
General Home Maintenance Now that fall is upon us, this is the perfect time to take advantage of the weather and perform general maintenance on the exterior of your home. Thankfully the rainy season is ending and this makes it a bit easier to stay on top of the landscaping around your home. This is a great time to start cleaning up your yard to prepare for the upcoming holiday season! Weeds start germinating in late summer, making them easier to kill. If you pull up weeds now, you’ll have a healthier lawn and garden in the spring. One great way to give your plants and yard a helping hand is by mulching in the fall. This is the perfect time to do so because mulch helps to protect plant roots from the winter temperatures. It also assists them in retaining moisture during the cold and dry winter months.
Common Compliance Questions: Why did I get a violation notice for something I’ve already corrected? For example, you may receive a violation stating that your fence needs to be cleaned, and you might wonder why, since you just recently power washed it. The reason is most likely that the inspection occurred before you power washed your fence. There is a certain amount of time between inspections and the generation of letters and sometimes a homeowner may receive a violation for something that has been corrected in the meantime. If this happens, notify the Compliance Department at BellalagoCompliance@ 8
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Evergreen-LM.com and list the violation that has been corrected. Please be specific about the violations you have corrected, and if possible, send pictures of the corrected violation. Why did I get a violation notice when my neighbor has several violations that aren’t getting fixed? This is a commonly asked question, and the answer is simple: please don’t assume that because you see open or ongoing violations on another property that they haven’t been cited or the Association is not working to get them resolved. It is ongoing violations such as these that lead to the more stringent policy for getting violations resolved. The Association is doing everything it can to get these violations addressed so property values continue to rise and remain as high as possible. Additionally, the Compliance Department and management have gone to great lengths to ensure that violations are cited consistently. So, rest assured that if you’ve been cited for a particular violation, so should everyone else with the same issue.
OSCAR GONZALEZ 407-750-3074 OGonzalez@Evergreen-LM.com
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Fitness Classes The most up-to-date Class Schedules (with dates and times) are posted in the Amenity Centers and on BellalagoHOA.com.
AQUA FITNESS
Monday-Friday • 11:15am • Bellalago A low impact cardio and strength workout for people of all fitness levels. This class utilizes water weights, aqua gloves and pool noodles to achieve a unique total body workout. Swimming is not required. BODY SCULPTING
Wednesday • 6pm • Isles of Bellalago Non-aerobic, muscle-toning class designed to define, sculpt and build lean muscle. CAN YOU FEEL THE BEAT DANCE CLASS
Tuesday • 6pm • Isles of Bellalago This class combines different styles of dance including Zumba, Line Dancing, Rock and Roll, and more!
to help improve strength, flexibility, balance and bring peace to both the body and mind. This class is great for beginner to intermediate levels (levels 1 and 2). KICKBOXING
Friday • 10am • Isles of Bellalago High-energy workout combining martial art techniques to help build stamina, improve coordination and flexibility. SEATED YOGA
Wednesday • 12pm • Isles of Bellalago Allows participants with limited mobility to use chair for seated postures or standing postures to help increase mobility, range of motion and reduce stress. TOTAL TONING
CORE & MORE
Monday • 6pm • Isles of Bellalago Designed to strengthen the abdominals, back, and core, in order to prevent injury, increasing balance, and creating a strong powerhouse.
Thursday • 10am • Isles of Bellalago A full body workout that combines body sculpting exercises and strength training, designed to tone and strengthen all areas of body. YIN YANG YOGA
FLEXI BAR
Tuesday • 10am • Isles of Bellalago A unique class format that targets strengthening muscle tissues in a simple manner. The vibration created by the swinging motion of the Flexi Bar creates a physical response deep inside the body.
Thursdays • 6pm • Isles of Bellalago Join instructor Tanya at Isles of Bellalago for an invigorating 30 minute Power Flow followed by 25 minutes of Gentle Yoga to unwind and release tension. All yoga levels are welcome! YOGA
FLOW YOGA
Friday • 9am • Isles of Bellalago Focuses on form and alignment of the body. Designed to help improve strength, flexibility, balance and bring peace to both the body and mind. This class is great for beginner to intermediate levels. HATHA YOGA
Monday at 10am • Thursday at 9am • Isles of Bellalago Focuses on form and alignment of the body. This class is designed
Wednesdays • 10am • Isles of Bellalago A class that has a gentle way to improve your posture, balance, and coordination in which includes mediation and relaxation. ZUMBA®
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday • 9am Isles of Bellalago Fitness class incorporating Latin and International music and dance, while offering a balanced blend of cardio and muscle toning benefits.
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Fall is Here!
BY JOSE CHAPARRO, LCAM, CMCA COMPLIANCE MANAGER
ID Checks
Common Violations
I want to begin by welcoming all new faces to Bellalago and wanted to provide some general information regarding your community. Most of you have gone through the orientation process, received some information along with your Bellalago ID’s. One of the most basic rules that must be followed when using the amenities (gym/ pool) is having and providing your ID’s when asked. It does not matter if you are new or older residents, everyone must show ID’s in order to use the amenities.
For the summer months, the number one violation continues to be landscaping. Lawns should be cut, edged and all landscaping material shall be maintained in good living condition at all times. Aside from violations, the Association has the authority to do “selfhelps” on those properties that continue to be an issue pertaining to landscape. Self-help is when the Association provides services to a property and back charges for the work.
ID checks ensure that people using the amenities live in the community and also for safety measures. Additionally, residents must sign in. This allows us (the Association) the ability to identify residents and turn away those who should not be using the amenities. This also helps us identify various needs and/or changes. For example, if a class is consistently low in attendance, we may opt to change it to something more appealing to residents.
Bellalago is considered a fishing/boating community with access to Lake Toho. Some general things to keep in mind regarding boating in Bellalago are the following:
BellalagoHOA.com For those who are not aware, BellalagoHOA.com is the official website for Bellalago. This site provides a wealth of information, including fitness classes, calendar, community documents (CC&R’s), financials, list of vendors, pictures, past newsletters and important contact information. On this website you can find most, if not all printable forms, including event request, ARC application, mailbox order forms and more. All of these forms are also available at the amenities for pickup. In addition to the BellalagoHOA.com website, you can also check Channel 742 on your Spectrum cable box for more information. 10
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Boating
• Bellalago is a no wake zone and boats are not permitted to travel more than five miles per hour • Jet skis and air boats are not permitted • Boats must be registered with the Association • Man-powered boats such as canoes and kayaks are permitted • Boating is at your own risk
JOSE CHAPARRO 877-221-6919 JChaparro@Evergreen-LM.com
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Leasing
BY THE MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT
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uring the summer we received a high volume of applications for renewing existing lease agreements or welcoming new residents to the community. To better assist our residents with the renewal process we would like to take the time to remind you of the process in place. Talk to your landlord or property management agent as soon as you know you want to renew your lease. For your own peace of mind, discuss lease renewal 60-90 days in advance. This also gives a landlord time to find a new tenant if you cannot renew the lease or choose not to after discussing any new terms for renewal. Make sure that the property is clear of any violations to the governing documents as this will only delay or deny your renewal application. In order to meet the community requirements all leases must be approved by the Board, renewed and provided on a yearly basis. Below you will find all the information necessary with the procedures on how to submit your request, what is needed and what to expect in order to make your move into our community a pleasant experience. The following items are required before submitting your package for processing review. Once the package is submitted there will be no refunds for incomplete information provided and it will be processed DISAPPROVED after 30 days. 1. Lease application form filled out completely
2. Copy of the lease (may be a “draft” without signatures / request original if approved) 3. Addendum to lease application form 4. Non-refundable $50 application fee for each adult over the age of 18 years for new applicants in the community (check or money order only made payable to Bellalago and Isles of Bellalago Community Association – NO PERSONAL CHECKS). 5. Renewal fees are $25 for each adult over the age of 18 years 6. Copy of ID’s to include: Driver’s License(s) / current State Photo ID, current vehicle registrations 7. Completed Authorization to Release Information form and Crime Free Addendum Please allow up to 30 business days for the response and a letter will be sent to the party requesting the lease. There is an expedited fee of $50 for a response within seven business days We look forward to welcoming you to Bellalago and Isles of Bellalago Community Association! Renewals: Renewal application packages should be submitted at least 30 days in advance to avoid interruption of service with the resident gate access and usage of the amenities. As a reminder, subleasing of rooms and/or short term rentals are prohibited within the Bellalago and Isles of Bellalago Community.
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