Esplanade Lifestyle Magazine - Wiregrass | Jan-Feb 2022

Jan/Feb 2022

L I FES T Y LE

Contents

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In this issue 3 LETTER FROM THE LIFESTYLE TEAM

A note on what's coming up

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4 TEAM SPOTLIGHT Meet C.J. Hamlin

5 TASTE AROUND THE WORLD Potluck: Italy Edition

6 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Recent Event Recap

6 2022 VISION BOARD Crafting Event

7 CONCIERGE

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Exclusive offerings, just for you

8 PET FEATURE

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Furry Friends

8 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Showcasing Your Neighbors

9 A LOOK AHEAD Upcoming Events

Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch

10 GET INVOLVED

Interest Groups & Social Clubs

MEMBER SERVICE

TAYLOR MORRISON SALES

Esplanade@Evergreen-LM.com EsplanadeWiregrassLifestyle.com 866-325-0703 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sales Gallery Mon-Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sun, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

14 CULINARY

Stasia Voorhees Regional Lifestyle Manager SVoorhees@Evergreen-LM.com

Xiomara Romanov Community Sales Manager 813-685-3399 XRomanov@TaylorMorrison.com

11 TAILGATE PARTY Super Bowl Sunday

12 WELLNESS / SPA

Comfy Day & Self-Care Recipes

13 ESPLANADE CONNECT Giving Back

Benefits of a Fresh Air Workout

Chocolate Lava Cake

15 COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP Wildlife Bird Sightings

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April Hueter Community Association Manager AHueter@Evergreen-LM.com

Cheryl Steers Community Sales Manager 813-240-0553 CSteers@TaylorMorrison.com

Elizabeth Ortiz Community Sales Manager 352-419-3189 EOrtiz@TaylorMorrison.com

Letter From the Lifestyle Team STASIA VOORHEES YOUR REGIONAL LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR

Happy New Year!

First and foremost, I’d like to wish everyone the best year yet, filled with tons of happiness, good health, and lots of new friends at Esplanade! I hope everyone had a nice holiday season. We are so excited to welcome back our seasonal Members, just in time for all the fun we have in store these next couple of months.

As we work to welcome a new Lifestyle Manager to your community, I will be your temporary acting Lifestyle Manager for the next few weeks. I am the Regional Director of Lifestyle, supporting all Esplanade communities across sunny Florida.

I will be working with the amazing team here at Artisan Lakes to continue to deliver an exciting line up of Lifestyle experiences for you to enjoy. Stay tuned to your email, visit your community website (esplanadewiregrasslifestyle.com) and be sure to like and follow along on our Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch Lifestyle Facebook page (facebook.com/EsplanadeWiregrassRanchLifestyle) for the latest information regarding upcoming events and Lifestyle programming.

We thank you for your patience and kindness! I look forward to seeing you soon!

Stasia JAN/FEB 2022

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TEAM SPOTLIGHT

C.J. Hamlin YOUR NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF LIFESTYLE

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is with great pleasure that we introduce Charles “C.J.” Hamlin, our National Director of Lifestyle as a part of the Esplanade National Team. With the continued growth of the Esplanade brand, Mr. Hamlin will be instrumental in orchestrating new Lifestyle experiences for our Members, as well as helping to support the Lifestyle programming at our Esplanade communities nationwide.

Mr. Hamlin has been a leader in the hospitality industry for over 17 years.

Regarded as one of the best bottom-line operators in the business, he is known for creating unique and tailored service experiences for Members and guests. His focus on maintaining consistency through product and service delivery creates lifelong customers and brand loyalty.

As the National Director of Lifestyle, Mr. Hamlin has overall responsibility for the operations of our Esplanade Lifestyle programs. He also provides oversight for the field staff support functions as well as for brand service standards and promoting the delivery of consistent and memorable service for our Members and guests. In a recent interview, Mr. Hamlin commented, “My two major goals for 2022 are to expand our Esplanade travel program, which will offer exquisite travel experiences not found elsewhere, and continue to elevate our level of service provided to our Members and guests.”

Prior to joining Esplanade, Mr. Hamlin was the general manager at the largest airpark community in the nation, home to celebrities and dignitaries, with a 4000-foot runway, over 1,300 luxury homes and 700 hangars. In addition to his club management experience, Mr. Hamlin has fifteen years of experience managing large hotels with Omni Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Mr. Hamlin is a native of Florida, a member of CMAA, a licensed Community Association Manager, and a “Top 40 Under 40” business professional recipient. His life mission has been to create opportunities for others to be successful. He has written three books on business and leadership and regularly contributes to his local community. He has been married for eighteen years and has three children. He enjoys coaching football for his son’s football team and working with livestock on his ranch.

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TASTE AROUND THE WORLD

Potluck ITALY EDITION

Thursday, January 13 6 p.m. at the Sales Gallery

Join Members for a night of delicious fun! This month’s Taste Around the World will feature your favorite Italian recipes to share with your friends and neighbors. Please sign up for what Italian dish or dessert you would like to bring by adding the information to your registration or sending an email directly to your Lifestyle Manager. The deadline to register for this event is January 6.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Recent Event Comedy Night with

MARK EVANS

The first ever comedy show was held on December 9 at the Esplanade Sales Gallery where we welcomed comedian Mark Evans to the community. Laughter is the best medicine, and Mark did a great job entertaining Wiregrass Ranch with tons of laughter.

Vision Board 2022

CRAFT

Wednesday, January 5 11 a.m.

Sales Gallery

Let’s manifest our best year ever by creating our own vision boards. Join your Lifestyle Team and neighbors for a vision board craft which can include your goals, wishes, dreams and more for the year 2022! Please bring your own blank poster board and old magazines. Your Lifestyle Manager will supply the rest!

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CONCIERGE

Exclusive Concierge Offerings Part of the Esplanade Lifestyle is rolling out the red carpet and giving our Members VIP access to exclusive offers and services! We are excited to continue to build and foster these relationships with local organizations and businesses to offer special rates for our community. If you know of a business or organization that would like to partner with Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.

HOTEL RATES

HOME IMPROVEMENT

BEAUTY

Ask your Lifestyle Team for more information about special discounts at the following hotels:

GARAGE OCD Total garage organizing, customizing, and detailing service, as well as most handyman services, paver pressure washing, stripping and sealing.

10% Discount on All Services 813-783-4013 garageocd@outlook.com

MARI’S MOBILE NAILS Contact Mari 813-507-3967 facebook.com/marismobilenails

SADDLEBROOK RESORT TAMPA ALOFT, SARASOTA RITZ-CARLTON, SARASOTA HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT, BONITA SPRINGS RITZ CARLTON GOLF RESORT, NAPLES INN ON 5TH, NAPLES

WINE PRP WINE Complimentary In-Home Wine Tasting ($79 value) for Esplanade Members Jason Lima, 813-621-1911 prpwine.com

DRY CLEANING QUALITY PLUS DRY CLEANING Free Pickup & Delivery Service 727-807-3257 qpcleaners.com

TRANSPORTATION AFFARI TRANSPORTATION 10% Discount 813-448-4703 affaritampa.com

PETS PAW WASH PLUS Grooming Services 727-375-7070 pawwashplus.com K9 ADVENTURE Dog Daycare 10% Off Regular Services 727-375-9995 k9adventurestrinity.com

ACTIVITIES KAI LANI CATAMARAN Catamaran Cruise Esplanade Rate: $45 per person 727-656-7894 kailanicat.com SARAH VANDE BERG TENNIS CENTER MEMBERSHIP No Imitation Fee, 20% Discount on All Membership Fees & 1 Free Salt Session 813-361-6660 svbtenniscenter.com

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PET FEATURE / MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Furry Friends HAVE A furry FAMILY MEMBER THAT YOU WANT TO FEATURE? Contact your Lifestyle Manager to be featured in the next edition of the Lifestyle Magazine. Answer a few questions about your furry, feathery, or scaly friend and share a couple pictures.

Don’t have a furry family member of your own, but know a community Member who does? Nominate them to be the next Featured Furry Friend. Contact the Member to suggest the feature or your Lifestyle Manager to nominate anonymously.

Member Spotlight THE Members OF OUR Community ARE TRULY WHAT MAKE THIS A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE. In each Lifestyle Magazine issue, we will spotlight a Member, couple or family to showcase the amazing Members we have living in Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch. If you would like to be featured or want to nominate another Member, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.

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A LOOK AHEAD

Upcoming Events Take a peek at the lineup of events we are planning. All events and activities are subject to change. Please visit esplanadewiregrasslifestyle.com to see the most up-to-date information on upcoming events. Don’t forget about our monthly Member meetings to learn more about lifestyle events and community happenings!

2022 VISION BOARD CRAFT Wednesday, January 5 | 11 a.m.

Sales Gallery Let’s manifest our best year ever by creating our own vision boards.

Join your Lifestyle Team and neighbors for a vision board craft that can include your goals, wishes, dreams, and more for the year 2022!

Please bring your own blank poster board and old magazines. Your Lifestyle Manager will supply the rest!

TASTE AROUND THE WORLD POTLUCK: ITALY EDITION Thursday, January 13 | 6 p.m.

Sales Gallery

SUPER BOWL TAILGATE PARTY

Join your Esplanade neighbors for a night of delicious fun! This month’s Taste Around the World will feature your favorite Italian recipes to share with your friends and neighbors. Please sign up for what Italian dish or dessert you would like to bring, by adding the information to your registration or sending an email directly to your Lifestyle Manager. The deadline to register for this event is January 6.

Sunday, February 13 | 3:30 - 5 p.m.

Sales Gallery Join your neighbors for an afternoon of Super Bowl pregaming fun and then enjoy the game in the comforts of your own home. Some light snacks, fun outdoor games like corn hole will be set up to play, and please feel free to bring your favorite beverage to enjoy.

Monthly Member Meetings

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

ESPLANADE 101

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Tuesdays, January 4 & February 1 10:30 a.m.

Zoom

Tuesdays, January 11 & February 8 1 p.m.

Sales Gallery

Tuesdays, January 11 & February 8 6 p.m.

Zoom

Join your Lifestyle Manager for a relaxing and informative meeting over Zoom. Find out what’s happening on the social scene.

Bring your questions and suggestions.

New Homeowner orientation for Members who recently closed on their homes. Join your management team and find out everything you need to know about Esplanade.

Meet with your Community Association Manager and discuss community matters.

Find out what’s happening around the community.

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GET INVOLVED

Interest Groups & Social Clubs Doing more of what makes us happy is called the key to life by many. Share your passion and take the first step by attending or creating a club/group today.

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eet fellow Members with similar interests by creating or joining an interest group or club! Any Member wishing to develop an interest group or club should contact their Lifestyle Manager to receive information and an application.

Your Lifestyle Manager will assist in coordinating when and where is available for your club or interest group to meet at the Resort Amenity. All groups and clubs must be open to any Member of the community who is interested in joining. For more information about creating a club or group, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.

1. DEVELOP Create the name and purpose of your club or group.

Review the guidelines.

2. SUBMIT APPLICATION Let us know! The Lifestyle Team will help schedule your meeting place and time.

3. GET LISTED Once approved, your new club will be listed on the website and in the Lifestyle Magazine.

Current Clubs & Interest Groups BOOK CLUB

Third Wednesday | 6 p.m. | Sales Gallery Erl Piscitelli at ekpiscitelli@aol.com

BURGERS WITH THE BOYS & LADIES LUNCH BUNCH

Monthly | 11:30 a.m.

See website calendar for dates & locations.

PINOCHLE

Tuesday | 1 p.m. | Sales Gallery Herb Hyman: herbhyman@hotmail.com

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BRIDGE CLUB (NEW!)

Thursday | 1 p.m. | Sales Gallery This club will start by hosting beginner lessons or refreshers for those who are interested in learning bridge or brushing up on your bridge skills. For more information, please contact the club leader Della Mandel at adela.mandel24@gmail.com.

MAHJONG

Wednesday | 1 p.m. | Sales Gallery Roberta Hyde: rshyde@hotmail.com

Tailgate SUPER BOWL

PARTY

Sunday, February 13 3:30 - 5 p.m. in Sales Gallery

Join your neighbors for an afternoon of Super Bowl pregaming fun and then enjoy the game in the comforts of your own home. Some light snacks, fun outdoor games like corn hole will be set up to play, and please feel free to bring your favorite beverage to enjoy.

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WELLNESS / SPA

Comfy Day & Self-Care Recipes

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n February 20, National Comfy Day gives us all permission to get comfortable! We all deserve a day to get cozy in our favorite spot and relax. Short for comfortable, comfy is a word we use to describe the places and things that make us the most at ease. At the end of the day, we are all connected by a desire to be comfy. Some are drawn to their favorite blanket. Others define comfy by a sandy beach in the sunshine. Our beloved pets and special sweater add to our comfy satisfaction, too. Combine a little ambiance and take out, and the comfy level improves even more.

National Comfy Day is all about achieving the perfect level of comfy and celebrating it to its fullest! Before partaking in National Comfy Day “activities,” here are some natural skincare recipes to get you started.

Mud-Inspired Facial Mask INGREDIENTS » » » » » »

2-3 tbsp. Greek Yogurt 1 tsp. Cocoa Powder 1 tsp. Buttermilk ¼-½ of a Banana, mashed 1 tsp. Honey 1 tsp. Lemon Juice

DIRECTIONS Combine all your ingredients and mix in a blender. Apply a thin layer of the mask to your face. Leave on for 20-30 minutes.

Rinse with cool water, followed by a splash of cold water to seal your pores.

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Coffee & Brown Sugar Body Scrub INGREDIENTS » » »

¾ cup Coconut Oil 2 cups Brown Sugar, firmly packed 1 cup Dry Coffee Grounds

DIRECTIONS Blend sugar and coffee grounds, using whisk for 2 minutes or until fluffy.

Add coconut oil and whip another 1-2 minutes. Use sugar scrub every other day or a couple times a week to exfoliate and moisture your skin. *Always test the mask and scrub on a small portion of the skin first to test for allergic reactions.

ESPLANADE CONNECT / FITNESS

Giving Back Highlighting the most recent charitable efforts in the community.

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splanade Members are passionate about connecting with the local community through philanthropy opportunities and charitable giving. A BIG thank you to all those who donated to our December outreach program, Toys for Tots! The Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch community filled two large boxes of toys ensuring many children had a special present to open on Christmas morning.

SHARE YOUR CAUSE We would love to share the ways you are making our community a more positive place, as well as ways Members can get involved.

Whether you’re donating blood or simply picking up the mail for a neighbor, we want to share your kindness! Tell us about it so we may highlight your efforts in future publications.

If you would like to share any acts of kindness and philanthropy, big or small, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.

Benefits of a Fresh Air Workout!

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id you know fresh air can aid the body in digesting food more effectively and simultaneously strengthens the immune system? FACT: As your lungs dilate from increased levels of oxygen, the body will release airborne toxins when exhaling.

The American Heart Association recommends adults get 150 minutes per week of moderateintensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity. Commit to fit this year and get active!

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CULINARY

Chocolate LAVA CAKE FOR TWO INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

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1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Butter two 6-ounce ramekins or oven-safe mugs and place on a baking sheet.

Set aside.

3. In a medium bowl add in the butter and chocolate. Gently melt in the microwave.

4. Once melted, whisk in the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and coffee until well combined.

5. Lastly, stir in the flour and salt. Mix until just combined. Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared dishes.

6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or just until there is a jiggle in the center and the edges are set. A soft center ensures lovely, lava on the inside.

7. Remove from the oven and allow to stand for one minute before carefully turning out each cake onto a serving dish. Enjoy straight away with some vanilla ice cream.

1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup bittersweet chocolate (chopped) » 1/4 cup granulated sugar » 1 large egg » 1 egg yolk » 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract » 1/4 teaspoon instant coffee powder (optional) » 1/4 cup all-purpose flour » 1/4 teaspoon salt

THE PERFECT

Valentine's DAY DESSERT

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COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP

Wildlife Bird Sightings America is privileged with a stunning array of animals, plants, and wild destinations—each with its own incredible story. Get to know the amazing wildlife in your backyard and beyond.

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orth America is home to an incredibly diverse range of birds, from the majestic national icon—the bald eagle— to the remarkably resilient whooping crane. More than

800 bird species occur in the United States. Some live here yearround, others migrate here seasonally, and some just stop in on their migratory routes to other countries.

Of these birds, dozens are listed on the U.S. endangered species list, facing threats such as climate change, habitat loss, pollution, and invasive species. The National Wildlife Federation works to defend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which provides protections for more than a thousand species.

have wings, but not all birds use them to fly. Penguins and ostriches, for example, do not fly.

What birds have you spotted here in your backyard?

NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION Taylor Morrison has teamed up with the National Wildlife Federation to restore and protect wildlife habitat in our communities nationwide! We are applying National Wildlife Federation’s Certified Wildlife Habitat standards to community parks and open spaces to protect natural areas. We are developing Habitat Management Plans for our homeowners’ associations to promote engagement and successful long-term stewardship of these habitats.

Perhaps the easiest way to identify a bird is the presence of feathers—but they share several other characteristics too. Birds

Our partnership advances monarch butterfly recovery efforts by

are vertebrates, meaning they have backbones. All female birds lay

planting and maintaining chemical-free demonstration butterfly

eggs, in which the young develop before hatching. These animals

gardens, planting native milkweed throughout our communities,

are warm-blooded and can regulate their body temperature. All birds

and educating the community!

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