Solivita Reflections | June 2022 Limited Version

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REFLECTIONS JUNE 2022 VOLUME 22 ISSUE 6

VILLAGE CENTER HOURS Administration: 863-427-7100 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm C3 Wellness Spa: 407-914-9168 Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-6pm K&M Drugs: 863-496-7930 Monday-Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-1pm and Sunday Closed Marketplace Bistro: 863-427-7150, ext. 4724 Daily 8am-7pm, Breakfast 8am-11am Mosaics Restaurant Friday & Saturday 4pm-8pm Riviera Spa & Fitness Center: 863-427-7130 Monday-Thursday 6:30am-9pm Friday 6:30am-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm Solivita Club Facilities After Hours Emergency Phone Number: 863-286-8779 Weekdays 5pm-8pm and Weekends 12pm-5pm Starlite Ballroom Daily 8am-11pm Stonegate Pro Shop: 863-427-7150, ext. 4710 Daily 7am-5pm The Grille at Stonegate: 863-427-7167 Daily 11am-8pm Breakfast Wednesday-Sunday, 8am-11am Happy Hour Daily 3pm-7pm and All Day on Sundays

This event is not just for the wolves. Sing your heart out to the Solivita moon on Friday, June 24th outside in the Freedom Park parking lot. A substantial drink selection is included in the ticket price, while tickets last. Rain out location will be held in the Ballroom. Photos by Bill Labita.

CONTACT LIST Community Manager (Association) - Rudy Bautista: 863-701-2969 or rbautista@evergreen-LM.com Club Manager - Sheri Wollschlager: 863-427-7129 or swollschlager@evergreen-LM.com Director of Security & Safety - Elettsy (Lexy) Jimenez: 863-440-7572 or elettesyj@vitalsecurity.com Communications Director - Doug Gilbert: 863-427-7137 or solivitacommunications@evergreen-LM.com Evergreen Lifestyles Management (For ALL Club & HOA Matters) 24/7: 855-490-1804 or customerservice@evergreen-LM.com Taylor Morrison Customer Care: 321-397-7247 or OrlandoCustomerCare@taylormorrison.com. Warranty Request: taylormorrison.com/warranty/request Activities: 863-427-7125 or SolivitaActivities@evergreen-LM.com Architectural Review: 863-427-7022 or compliance@solivitahoa.com Catering & Banquets (Stonegate Golf Club): 863-427-7150, ext. 4720 Concierge: 863-427-7100 or Fax: 863-496-4456 Floralawn: 863-225-9565 or floralawn.com (Submit a Work Order) Floralawn Irrigation Emergency After Hours: 863-225-9565 (Starting at 5pm all calls get routed directly to the on-call manager) K&M Drugs: 863-496-7930 or Fax: 863-496-7931 Membership: 863-427-7143 or solivitamembership@evergreen-LM.com Resident to Resident Resource Center: 863-236-9973 or SolivitaR2R@gmail.com Riviera Spa & Fitness Center: 863-427-7130

The Palms: 863-496-1530 Amenity Center: Monday-Sunday 8am-9pm Kids Pool Hours Monday-Friday 12pm-4pm Saturday & Sunday 9am-9pm Fitness Center Monday-Thursday 6:30am -9pm Friday 6:30am-7pm Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm

Security Gatehouses Supervisor: 407-989-2417 Bella Viana Gate: 407-603-2422 Main Gate: 407-603-2399 Parkway Gate: 863-286-0329 South Gate (Marigold): 863-496-1473 Venezia Gate: 407-603-2397 West Gate (San Clemente): 863-496-1453

Waterfront Galleries Daily 8am-11pm

Stonegate Golf Club Directory: 863-427-7150

Welcome Center or Model Park: 863-427-7000 Monday-Saturday 9:30am -5:30pm Sunday 11am -5:30pm

Violations & Compliance: 863-427-7151, 863-256-2897 or compliance@solivitahoa.com

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Solivita Sales: 863-427-7000 The Palms Amenity Center: 863-496-1530 or Fax: 863-496-0914

Visitor/Vendor Gate Access Voice Server: 863-313-1314

Solivita Information

JUNE TABLE OF CONTENTS Newsletter Submission & Advertising Info ............................ Page 3 Department Articles .............................................................. Pages 4-11 Community Events .............................................................. Pages 12-13 Mosaics Special Nights ........................................................... Page 12 Wellness Events ......................................................................... Page 13 A Touch of Class ................................................................... Pages 14-18 Club & Support Group Meeting Lists ........................... Pages 18-23 Club News ............................................................................... Pages 23-46 Neighborhood Captains News ................................................ Page 46 Advertisements ..................................................................... Pages 47-80 Activities Events (back of calendar) ................ Insert Pages E1-E3 Thursday Night Movies .................................................. Insert Page E1 Events You Do Not Want to Miss .............................. Insert Page E2

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS Email submissions to reflections@evergreen-LM.com

JULY SUBMISSIONS

Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Wednesday, June 1st. Club insert copies are due by Thursday, June 23rd, but must be approved by Club Manager, Sheri Wollschlager (email swollschlager@ evergreen-LM.com) or Communications Director, Doug Gilbert (email solivitacommunications@evergreen-LM. com) before they are copied.

AUGUST SUBMISSIONS

Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Friday, July 1st.

Future Events ..................................................................... Insert Page E3 Monthly Calendar (back of Activities Events) ........................ Insert

PHOTO RELEASE AGREEMENT Evergreen Lifestyles Management reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by ELM and the respective community the event is happening in, without expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. ELM may use the photograph/ video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by ELM including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian.

A FRIEND WHO HAS LEFT US, BUT IS NOT FORGOTTEN JoAnn Christopher Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the resident who recently passed away.

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ADVERTISING INFO Solivita reserves the right to refuse advertisement and does not guarantee any work or claims made by advertisers. Advertisement in Reflections does not constitute an endorsement or approval of goods or services by Solivita. For More Info: Visit the advertising website at SolivitaAdvertising.com, call 863-440-0377, or email SolivitaAdvertising@Evergreen-LM.com.

REFLECTIONS DELIVERY If you are leaving Solivita or returning to the community and want to change the status of the Reflections delivery to your home, you can do this on the Gate Website. Log on to the website at websites. vertilinc.com/solivitahoa and click the Reflections button or tab. Change delivery status to YES or NO. Contact Membership for log on information at SolivitaMembership@Evergreen-LM.com.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? SolivitaHOA.com: solivitacommunications@evergreenLM.com; Reflections: reflections@evergreen-LM.com; Channel 732: communitychannel@evergreen-LM.com 3

Department Articles

Solivita Club Reminders

BY SHERI WOLLSCHLAGER CLUB MANAGER Now that more community clubs are having events and meeting again, the Evergreen Lifestyles Management Team (ELM) would like to give a few friendly reminders to all clubs. All residents are required to carry and use your Resident ID Badges to gain access to the Club facilities.

Verification of Club Membership is easily done by showing your Resident ID Badge and helps the ELM Team quickly identify who is authorized to use the facilities. Please also remember gaining access with someone else’s Resident ID Badge is against the Rules and Regulations.

Anyone attending a community club event that does not have a Resident ID Badge is considered a guest and must present a guest pass before entering. The community club members telling the staff, “They are with us” does not verify their Membership to the Club and will not be granted access. If you are asked to show your Resident ID Badge and do not have it, you will not be able to access the facility. Please do not give the staff a hard time because it is your responsibility to gain access to the Club facilities using your Resident ID Badge.

Also please understand propping the doors open or taping the door locks (as we have found at the few Club facilities) to bypass the badge readers will allow anyone to gain access to the facilities and defeats the whole purpose of Resident ID Badges to allow only Members to use the Club facilities.

Guest passes are required for all guests (three years and older) that are using Club facilities, with the exception of complimentary events and events your guest has purchased tickets for. ALL guests participating in a community club activity, MUST purchase a guest pass.

The ELM team has also noticed an increase in attendance at the Club facilities mainly the pools and gyms. Please see below for friendly reminders. » Remember when using the gyms, proper workout attire is required. Please wear fitness attire that does not prevent body heat from escaping (ex: denim). » Closed toe shoes are required at all times. NO sandals or flip-flops. » Please use a towel or cover-up when using the sauna. Be considerate of others and only sit, do not lay in the saunas.

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» After using the pools, please COMPLETELY dry off before entering the buildings. Entering the building when wet, could create a slip hazard for yourself and others.

Community Pool Friendly Reminders

» Guest passes are required for all your visitors using Club facilities and they must be able to present the passes when asked. Legal ID is required to purchase adult passes. » Guest passes can be purchased at The Palms or Riviera Spa & Fitness Center and are $1 per guest, per day or $5 per guest for a 7-day pass. » Hours for the kids at The Palms are Monday through Friday, 12pm-4pm, Saturday and Sunday all day. This includes the pool, pool deck, and corn hole area. » Entrance to The Palms is through the Main Lobby ONLY. Do not enter through Fitness or the exit gates located on the pool deck. » Children still in diapers are allowed to use the pools but they MUST wear swimmer diapers. » No alcoholic beverages allowed unless purchased from our Food & Beverage Department. » No glass bottles or containers of any kind. » Food and beverages need to be no less than 5 feet away from pool. » Pool furniture must be no less than 5 feet away from pools edge. » Please be aware of and respect those who are swimming laps (The Palms primarily). » No saving seats at the pool. Seating is limited on the pool decks. If the pool is full; please limit your time to allow for others to enjoy the pool. » No taking indoor chairs out to the pool deck. » No smoking or vaping is permitted inside the pool gates. » Exit The Palms pool by using the exit gates on the pool deck.

Thank you for reviewing these reminders.

With everyone’s assistance in following the rules, we will have an outstanding and enjoyable Solivita summer!

Sheri Wollschlager 863-427-7129 swollschlager@evergreen-LM.com

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Trivia

Karaoke SPECIAL NIGHTS

SPECIAL NIGHTS

SELECT MONDAYS 7PM » $7 RESERVE YOUR TABLE & PURCHASE YOUR LIMITED DRINK SELECTION ONLINE

June 2022

Activities Program

Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH 7:30PM » FREEDOM PARK PARKING LOT VIP $35 GENERAL $30

SELECT TUESDAYS COMPLIMENTARY 6PM-9PM CASH BAR

Wine Down Concert on the Chess Lawn

WEDNESDAYS 11AM–1PM FARMER’S MARKET LOCATION IN FREEDOM PARK TO GO ONLY

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1ST 6:30PM-8:30PM OUTSIDE THE GRILLE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR FOOD CONCESSION & CASH BAR

Game Show Olympics

Ladies Fire Hot Night FRIDAY, JUNE 10TH BALLROOM » 6PM » $33 TAPAS PLATES, MARTINIS AND HONORARY FIREMEN ENTERTAINERS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15TH BALLROOM » 7PM » $5 CALL ACTIVITIES FOR THE 4:30PM WAITLIST.

Thursday Night Movie THURSDAY, JUNE 30TH 7PM » BALLROOM COMPLIMENTARY ENTRANCE, POPCORN & LEMONADE MOVIE LISTING IS ON THE BACK OF THE CALENDAR INSERT

Happy

Father’s Day

Read more information and who is permitted to attend these events on the back of the monthly newsletter calendar or go to SolivitaHOA.com Home Page and click on the RSVP or Purchase Ticketed Events icon. For questions, REFLECTIONS | JUNE 2022 email or call Activities Department at SolivitaActivities@Evergreen-LM.com or 863-427-7125.

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Department Articles

Live Theater on the Ballroom Stage, and YOU Could be One of the Stars!

BY JANA MALIK DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES Support the Arts by saving these dates for live community theater performances on the Starlite Ballroom stage this summer and fall.

Calendars & Maps, Activities Events and Solivita University Classes Calendar, July 16th date.

» Clue On Stage by Sandy Rustin – Friday, July 29th and

Wednesday, June 15th in the Ballroom $5 Per Person » Adult Guests Welcome If you would like to have your name placed on a Wait List for a 4:30pm game, send an email to SolivitaActivities@EvergreenLM.com with your name, number of tickets desired and cell phone number. If there’s enough interest, we will contact you.

Saturday, July 30th

4:30pm Wait List - Game Show Olympics

» Ken Ludwig’s Leading Ladies – Friday, October 14th and

Saturday, October 15th – Open Auditions, Read More Information Below The Director of the Leading Ladies play will be auditioning for two supporting roles. These roles are 2 to 3 minute short comedic monologues: Aunt Florence, wealthy, sharp as a tack and always at death’s door and Doc Myers, Florence’s crabby doctor with a huge heart. Come prepared with a 2 to 3 minute comedic monologue of your choice and you may be asked to read from the provided Leading Ladies script. Auditions will be held by appointment only on Saturday, July 16th, from 4pm-7pm in the Gator Room (an audition does not guarantee casting in the production).

Rehearsals for the play will be held at the Ice Factory in East Kissimmee. For more information and to schedule your audition, scan the QR Code or go to SolivitaHOA.com, 6

Recreation Play & Freedom Park Parking Lot Information

Friday, June 24th The Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos Event is 7:30pm-10pm in the Freedom Park Parking Lot. RECREATION PLAY IS HALTED FROM 5:30PM11PM. SEVERAL AREAS OF THE PARKING LOT WILL BE CAUTION TAPED STARTING LATER IN THE DAY THURSDAY, JUNE 23RD AND ALL DAY ON FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH. Please do not remove or take down the caution tape.

Happy Father’s Day and Keep The Party Going ...

Jana Malik 863-427-7125 jmalik@evergreen-LM.com

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Department Articles

Savoring Life!

BY SHELLEY DESTEFANO COMMUNITY CONCIERGE Never question your worth because you always deserve better. Kick those feet up by the pool, on the couch, or get them moving by doing something you enjoy! I hope you get the chance to relish in all that life has to offer including the important dates and things that interest you in the area this month. If you don’t feel like doing any of the below, then hang tight for your monthly email blast.

Flag Day: Tuesday, July 14th

event with an entrance fee of $10. Visit scrapbookexpo.com for more information.

Silver Spurs Rodeo

You can head to the rodeo on June 3rd and 4th at 7:30pm located at 1875 Silver Spur Lane in Kissimmee. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased online or at the box office on rodeo day. Call 321-697-3495 or visit silverspursrodeo.com for more information.

Flag Day is an important day set aside to celebrate and show respect for our flag, its designers and makers. Our flag represents our independence and our unity as a nation ... one nation, under God, indivisible. Our flag has a proud and glorious history. It has led our troops at every battle fought by Americans. Many brave men and women have died protecting it. It even stands proudly on the surface of the moon. As Americans, we have every right to be proud of our culture, our nation, and our flag. So, raise the flag today and every day with pride!

Weekends at the Lakeridge Winery

Father’s Day: Sunday, June 19th

If you’re willing to drive, you can head to the Sponge Docks (located at Dodecanese Boulevard in Tarpon Springs) one weekend. Visit spongedocks.net to view the stores, shopping, dining, attractions and events going on. There are two events happening this month: » 1st Friday Tarpon Springs, which is a reoccurring free event held on the first Friday of every month from 6pm10pm located at 100 E. Tarpon Avenue. You can enjoy art, food, shops and music in the Historic Downtown. » Athens by Night, located on Athens Street, is a Greek event on June 11th from 6pm-11pm with live music, dancing, and dining. It is recommended to make reservations for both participating restaurants: • Mama’s Greek Cuisine: 727-944-2888 (735 Dodecanese Boulevard, #40) • Costas Restaurant: 727-938-6890 (521 Athens Street)

Show daddies some much needed love and attention. Daddies are tough on the outside, but very mushy on the inside and loved being wrapped around the fingers of their children. For all that and more, they will always hold a special place in our hearts no matter how old we get.

Summer Solstice: Tuesday, June 21st

This is the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Bite 30

Who doesn’t want to try out new restaurants without paying full price? Well, this is your opportunity! Take advantage of prix fixe menus offering multicourse dinners at $33 per person from June 1st-July 10th. Visit bite30.com for more information and to view participating restaurants.

The Stamp & Scrapbook Expo

The expo will be at the Gaylord Palms Resort (located at 6000 W. Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee) in Halls E-F. This is a twoday event on Friday, June 3rd from 9am-6pm, and Saturday, June 4th from 9am-5pm. If you are interested in the latest scrapbooking and crafting products, then you will enjoy this REFLECTIONS | JUNE 2022

Bring your own chairs and enjoy weekends at the Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards (located at 19239 U.S. 27 North in Clermont). You can enjoy food, live entertainment and wine at the outdoor bar. They are open on Saturdays from 10am-5pm and on Sundays from 11am-5pm. Live entertainment starts at 12pm and ends at 4pm. Visit lakeridgewinery.com or call 800768-9463 for more information.

Sponge Docks at Tarpon Springs

Life is a gift, so enjoy it but don’t forget your emotions, values and things that make you an amazing person. Never forget that you are always worth it!

Community Concierge 863-427-7100 sdestefano@evergreen-LM.com

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Department Articles

The R2R Resource Center is Here for You! Medical Equipment Loaner Program

If you’re having surgery, suffered an injury or had any other mishap; come see us to borrow the medical equipment you need to get you through your recovery. Or, if you need to borrow a wheelchair or walker for a few days to take a loved one to Disney, stop by and pick one up. We have a variety of equipment available you can use on a short-term basis, such as: walkers, wheelchairs, knee scooters, shower chairs, commodes, canes, etc.

Donations Please call before bringing in any medical equipment donation. We have limited space and not always able to take donations. Please make sure the equipment is clean, and in good condition.

Children’s Books

The grandchildren have been swimming, biking, and enjoying the wonderful Solivita outdoors all day. Now it’s “winding down”

time, so you may want to have a few books or a DVD on hand to settle in for a relaxing evening.

The R2R office has books for families to share. If you have a little one, there are colorful picture books to share, for the early readers, you may want to pick up a chapter book or two. And of course, “Harry Potter”, “Little Women” and “The Hobbit” are waiting for an eager reader to snatch them up. “Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH” and “Because of Winn-Dixie” are two of our favorite stories for middle schoolers. (They are sure to appear on summer reading lists).

Resource Center Location & Hours

The Resource Center, which is located above the Marketplace Bistro, is open Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm. You can also reach us by calling 863-236-9973 or email SolivitaR2R@gmail.com.

R2R Resource Center 863-236-9973 SolivitaR2R@gmail.com

SPEED ENFORCEMENT The HOA, Security, and Polk County Sheriff’s Office receive multiple complaints of speeding each week from residents.

The Sheriff’s Office has been asked for their assistance in speed enforcement. Check out what the stats were in previous months airing on Solivita Community Channel 732. Receiving a speeding ticket is costly and can lead to much more serious results.

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Department Articles

Yard of the Month

Our independent judges scoured the Verona neighborhood for our latest Yard of the Month and chose the home of Harry and Barb Hinman at 739 San Joaquin. The Hinmans enjoy working in the garden and adding colorful plants to their landscape. Barb even has a fairy gracing her yard since she is the author known as the Fairybook Lady with books for sale at K&M Drugs in the Village. June is a great time to spruce up your yard prior to the worst summer onslaught of heat. Will yours be our next yard? Stay tuned to Reflections.

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Department Articles

In a Disaster, What CAN You Do?

BY SOLIVITA CERT

In case of a large-scale disaster (like a hurricane), power could be out for a few days or more. Roads may be impassable due to flooding or washouts. Local stores may not have power for you to resupply. You may need cash only.

has enough food and water for seven days. Don’t forget that manual can opener.

How Do You Repair Minor Damage?

Obtain a battery-operated radio (weather radio tuned to S.A.M.E. codes 12105 and 12097).

With the tools and supplies in your disaster kit (you do have one, don’t you?), such as duct tape, trash bags, plastic sheeting. You will be very lucky if you can find such supplies in stores after the event occurs.

Where Should You Go?

What About Major Damage?

How Do You Know What’s Going On?

Polk County recommends sheltering in place in our concrete block homes. If you don’t want to be by yourself, partner up with a friend. Do you have special needs (e.g., oxygen)? Have you registered with the county? They will come and transport you to an appropriate shelter ahead of time.

Can You Evacuate?

Not likely after the fact. Roads that are open will be jammed.

Would you have enough gas?

What Can You Eat?

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Take photos and videos before any cleanup. Also, keep important papers in a water-tight container.

How Can You Communicate?

Internet phones won’t work (Spectrum, Magic Jack and Vonage).

Save your cellphone battery and talk with just one party outside the area and have them spread the word. Tell everyone about this ahead of time.

For more details, go to SolivitaHOA.com > Get Connected > Clubs > C > CERT > Documents.

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Department Articles

Solivita Summer: Watching Out for Bugs

BY BRAD THOMPSON BRANCH MANAGER, FLORALAWN This month we officially enter summer, although it feels like the summer season started a month ago. That’s Florida!

June brings with it our famous daily downpours, humidity as thick as pudding, and grass that grows right in front of your eyes. It also brings the launch of Floralawn’s chinch bug control program.

Summer Chinch Bug Management

Chinch bugs are tiny pests that inflict damage on turf grasses.

At less than a quarter of an inch long, they don’t do much damage singly, but their power is in their numbers. As many as 200 chinch bugs can occupy one square foot of grass.

Be Careful of Bees (and Wasps)

While chinch bug controls fall under our responsibilities, we want to urge residents to keep an eye out for another couple of summer pests: bees and wasps. These insects range from mostly non-threatening (the mud-dauber who is fixated on building its dirt igloo) to quite aggressive (i.e., the yellow jacket).

You may notice bees, wasps, and mud-daubers flying around your patios and courtyards. We encourage you to keep a can of wasp spray handy for these unwelcome visitors. While muddaubers don’t cause much harm, their mud nests leave stubborn stains when removed. Get rid of mud-dauber homes quickly and don’t allow them to grow.

Mud-Dauber

These voracious eaters love St. Augustine grass, which is what grows throughout Solivita. They eat at the bottoms of the grass blades and suck the sap out of the blades, causing the grass to turn yellow and then brown as it dies.

Chinch bugs have a well-earned reputation for being the secondmost-expensive plant-feeding arthropod in Florida. They cause millions of dollars of damage every year in the southeast U.S.

Yellow Jacket

Coffee Talk Date

Come for our Coffee Talk on Friday, June 24th in Mosaics. Any questions? Stop by our office in the admin building or call us at 863-225-9569.

This is why Floralawn is proactive and aggressive in implementing chinch bug controls in Solivita. We use a systemic application and diligently re-treat areas that need it. Since chinch bugs have developed resistance to systemic insecticides, we keep a careful watch on treated areas to make sure eradication is complete.

For the next 8-10 weeks, in addition to our other tasks throughout the community, we’ll be carrying out chinch bug insecticide applications.

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Floralawn 863-225-9565 floralawn.com

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