Board members may be contacted using the Eagle Ridge phone directory or by emailing info@EagleRidge33912.com.
Committee Chairs Board Liaison
Arbitration Board
Jim Lutsch, Chairperson
Architectural Control
Rick Jermyn, Chairperson
Communications
Email: info@EagleRidge33912.com
Website: Scott Fowler
Email: Joyce Johnson
Christine Leslie
Christine Leslie
Joyce Johnson
Newsletter (Eye of the Eagle): Pam Johnson, Editor
To submit news/photos: Newsletter@EagleRidge33912.com
Deed of Restrictions
Kathy Furlong, Chairperson
Email: DOR@EagleRidge33912.com
Election/Mailing Committee
Jim and Janet Lutsch, Chairpersons
Golf Committee
Jim Lutsch, Chairperson for Men
Kathy Furlong, Chairperson for Women
Golf Liaison
Jim Lutsch, Chairperson
Holiday Decorating
Rick Jermyn, Chairperson
Legal
TBA, Chairperson
Maintenance and Beautification
Joyce Johnson, Chairperson
Security/Safety
Connie Hope, Chairperson
Social
Kelly Lambrecht, Chairperson
Surface Water Drainage
Christine Leslie, Chairperson
Kathy Furlong
TBA
Kathy Furlong
Kathy Furlong
Kathy Furlong
TBA
Joyce Johnson
Peggy Jermyn
Peggy Jermyn
TBA
Welcoming Peggy Jermyn
Kathy Furlong, Chairperson
Eagle Ridge Additional Contact Information
Replacement of Lamppost Bulbs and Light Sensors:
Contact Joe Foster, (239) 218-7714 and leave your name, address and phone number.
Flagpole Holders and Damaged Mailbox Repairs, Painting of Mailboxes and Light Poles
Contact Tim Townsend (740) 403-0983.
ERPOA Web Maintenance
Contact Ed Schuler, (267) 513-0800.
Deed of Restrictions Section A-15:
Consumer Alert
Hurricane Season 2024: How To Avoid Scams Before And After A Weather Emergency
By Colleen Tressler, FTC, Division of Consumer and Business Education
Weather forecasters are predicting an active hurricane season, but if you live in large parts of the country — including those hit by tornadoes over Memorial Day weekend — you’ve probably noticed more active storms of all types. To get started preparing for hurricane season or any storm, while avoiding scams, check ftc.gov/ WeatherEmergencies for new information to help you spot, avoid and report scams as you prepare for, deal with and recover from extreme weather and natural disasters.
Like all the FTC’s free resources, the site is mobilefriendly — giving you ready access to information when and where you need it. When it comes to planning for a possible weather emergency, the more you know — and the earlier you know it — the better prepared you’ll be to avoid weather-related scams and frauds.
To stay ahead of weather-related scammers, here are steps you can take now.
• Update your insurance policy. To avoid surprises later, check to make sure your insurance policy is current and find out what is covered — and what isn’t.
• Check out contractors before you need one. Ask people you know and trust for recommendations. Then search online for the company’s name with words like “scam” or “complaint.”
• Research online sellers before you buy. Unusually low prices are a sign of a scam. If you see an ad for what seems like a familiar company but you’re not sure the ad is real, check it out. But go to the company’s website using a page you know is real — not the link in the ad.
Continental Women’s Club
The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, Aug.1 at 11:30 a.m. at The Hideaway Country Club.
Our August event will feature a presentation by Marc Collins, executive director, Uncommon Friends Foundation. Their mission – to inspire future leaders toward excellence of character, a spirit of innovation and a sense of purpose. You are invited to attend and find out more about this wonderful organization.
Continental Women’s Club is a social, cultural and philanthropic organization established in 1975, and membership is open to women living in Lee County. We have
many special events and interest groups within our club that you can participate in for social and educational purposes throughout the month and year. In addition, we contribute to many local charities and award two scholarships each year to senior high school girls who plan on furthering their education.
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at The Hideaway Country Club, 5670 Trailwinds Drive, Fort Myers 33907. The cost to attend the luncheon is $25. Reservation deadline for Aug. 1 is Tuesday, July 23. Please call Liz Paul at (239) 691-7561 for additional information, meal selection and to make a reservation.
Republican Women’s Club
The Fort Myers Republican Women’s Club will be meeting on Tuesday, July 16 in the Helm Club’s Main Deck at The Landings Yacht, Golf & Tennis Club. Featured will be County Commissioner candidates for District 3 and other candidates as they reply. Visit our website www.fmrwc.com for more information.
Beginning with a social hour at 11:15 a.m., the meeting and lunch will start at 12 p.m. with the program shortly afterwards. Please make your reservation no later than July 12. A reminder, after that you will be responsible for the cost of your reservation if you are unable to attend. Make your lunch payment for $20 to FMRWC checks or cash, no credit cards.
Pets must be on a leash at all times when being walked outside of the owner’s property boundaries. The pet owner is responsible for picking up all animal waste from their pet at all times. This includes the common areas! Violators are subject to fining.
–The Board of Directors
Eagle Ridge Residents
Jogging, bicycling, walking and other nongolfing activities or unregistered golf play are not permitted on the golf course.
Are You Receiving Email From Eagle Ridge?
Each month the Eagle Ridge Property Owners Association sends out an email with reminders of activities at the Ridge. If this image looks unfamiliar to you, you are not on our email list.
To correct this, send an email to info@EagleRidge33912.com along with your name and street address.
We will add your name to the list, which you may opt out of at any time. We are stressing the use of email as it is faster, easier and cheaper than USPS. You may send email addresses for all members of your household. The Board of Directors
Eagle Ridge Job Spot
Non-businesses only please! All business owners should contact Seabreeze Communications to place an ad. Are you looking for an odd job? Want to be included in the Eagle Ridge Job Spot? Email your information to Pam Whitenight at Newsletter@eagleridge33912.com. Baby-sitters, pet sitters, yard work and more.
**Note: All work performed based on the postings below become the sole responsibility/liability of the person hiring for the job and the worker. This publication and the Eagle Ridge Community bear no endorsement, accountability nor liability.
Carol Gulledge, (317) 908-8001. An art teacher offering lessons in oil, acrylic and watercolor. Teaching for 45 years and retiring here in Eagle Ridge full time. Classes will be Monday through Saturday. Bring a friend or group to have fun, relax and be creative. Classes are two hours. Call now or email rmxcar@aol.com to reserve a time.
Karleen Halfmann, (239) 292-6302. Karleen’s Coastal Home Watch. Licensed Realtor and competitive pricing. Eagle Ridge resident. Email: karleensellsswfl@aol.com. Call or email for information.
Connie Hope, (215) 527-1217. Absentee Homeowner Services: “While you’re away” I can check your home or condo. (Weekly/biweekly/monthly). I can validate yard maintenance and irrigation, pick up parcels and mail, check water, check appliances, arrange for repairs and services and much more. I am in the community. Call or email conniehope@comcast.net.
Connie Hope, (215) 527-1217. Secretarial work, outreach office work, write your letters, answer your email, also light accounting, prepare things for taxes. I have been a Florida notary for the last 10 years.
Tom Jackson, (919) 414-5017. I have over 33 years of carpentry/cabinet making experience and worked as
a full-time handyman in North Carolina for the past two years. I can install cabinets/doors, tile backsplashes, hang TVs/lights/fans, small electrical/plumbing jobs and more. Just ask and I’ll let you know if I can do it!
John Kincaid, (239) 286-7010. Home Watch for snowbirds or travelers. I am a full-time Eagle Ridge resident insured and bonded. Comprehensive reports with pictures and GPS verification are provided after every visit. Check for leaks, temp/humidity, intrusions, pests and much more. Verify lawn and pool maintenance. Don’t have a nasty surprise when you get into town. Your insurance company may not cover a claim without this service. Weekly/ biweekly/monthly. Call or email john@fmhomewatch.com. Kathie McDonough, (239) 478-0060. A resident on Triple Eagle Court, Kathie does pet sitting and home watch. Michael Messina, (631) 357-1016. We are new residents of Eagle Ridge on Twin Eagle Lane and would like to offer professional pressure washing services to the community at discounted prices. I specialize in all flat work such as driveways, walkways, pool decking surfaces, etc. Call or text me for a free estimate.
Diane Nichols, (239) 825-5861. Notary public state of Florida since 1986. I will pet sit, house sit, and babysit. Edith Weber, (651) 410-6596. CNA with over 35 years’ experience, I can help with daily living activities such as bathing, hair and nail care, cooking, shopping, etc. I am licensed and CPR certified.
Doug Wyatt, (618) 558-8176. I am a full-time resident at The Fairways and have over 25 years of experience doing interior painting in extremely nice homes. I am very meticulous, accommodating, neat, and tidy. I can also help out with light handyman work like replacing faucets, light fixtures, door locks, etc., as well as trimming bushes, cleaning gutters, house sitting, or anything you need that I am able to do.
Catch The Action
July On The Water
By Capt. Bill Russell
July is the month summer weather settles in bringing hot humid days, often with little wind until early afternoon as a sea breeze kicks in, followed by thunderstorms. Most anglers opt for an early start to take advantage of calm seas and avoid the mid-afternoon heat and storms.
For those looking to bring home fish dinner, mangrove snapper is a good choice through the summer. No need to make a long run offshore, as snapper are caught throughout the inshore and nearshore waters. Fish for snapper under docks, bridges, piers, or about any type of structure. Many anglers do very well from shore without the expense of a boat. After Ian , shore fishing locations are limited, but there are piers and bridges open to fishing. From boat, fish under deeper mangrove shorelines, oyster bars, sand potholes and rock ledges or structure in and near the gulf passes. Mangrove snapper is one of our tastier fish and fight hard for their size. They make a great summer target. Often leader and hook shy if the water is clear, it’s often necessary to lighten the tackle. Inshore, I go with 3 or more feet of 12- to 20-pound fluorocarbon leader and a 1/0 circle hook.
Redfish and sea trout are caught throughout the summer. High tides give the best opportunity for redfish as they are foraging under the shade of mangrove shorelines. Sea trout often run in schools with the best bite often
coming over the morning incoming tides as cooler water moves over grass flats. Grass flats with clear or clean water in 4- to 8-foot depths are favored areas.
Calm summer mornings give good opportunities to run offshore. American red snapper season is open in gulf waters for recreational anglers through the month of July for those willing to spend the fuel money for a long run offshore. Not sure of the reason but both gag and red grouper seasons are closed. To get updated grouper, snapper, and fishing regulations go to www.myfwc.com or download the Fish Rules app.
Closer in, within sight of land, reefs and wrecks can be productive with everything from snapper to goliath
Fourth Of July Events In Southwest Florida
2024 Fort Myers Beach – Fourth Of July Festivities
The Fourth of July parade and fireworks are back for the first time since Hurricane Ian! Come celebrate our great nation and town pride as the Fort Myers Beach Fourth of July parade makes it way down Estero Boulevard with its colorful floats and costumed participants! The parade starts at Bay Oaks Recreation Center at 10 a.m. and continues down the boulevard to Times Square. Don’t miss this Fort Myers Beach tradition! Be aware that Estero Boulevard will be closed from 9 a.m. until noon for the parade.
The Fort Myers Beach Fourth of July fireworks show begins at approximately 9 p.m. at Times Square. You can bring a beach chair and enjoy the show as the beautiful fireworks light up the night sky! Starting at 8:30 p.m. the Matanzas Pass Bridge will be closed until approximately 11 p.m. Consider taking the Beach Trolley to Fort Myers
Beach to enjoy Independence Day! Paid parking is available in the Times Square area. You can also park at one of the Town’s beach accesses. The accesses are in various states of repair post Hurricane Ian
Cape Coral – Red White And Boom
The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department is proud to bring you the largest single-day event in Southwest Florida. Thursday, July 4 from 5 to 10 p.m. “Red, White, and Boom” is a free event for attendees.
Join us for Southwest Florida’s best fireworks display, national entertainment and fun for the whole family!
The event takes place on Cape Coral Parkway at the foot of Cape Coral Bridge.
To ensure everyone’s safety, please remember; no pets (service animals okay), no fireworks and no outside alcohol will be allowed. Lawn chairs are highly encouraged! For more information, go to capeboom.com.
Eagle Ridge Bulletin Board
If you have an announcement, we will include it in this column. Email newsletter@eagleridge33912.com with your request.
Eagle Ridge Golf News
Please, let us all remember the course is not for walking or kids to be playing on, regardless of the time of day. The course has access roads to be used only by golf course employees and equipment as well. Let us respect the golf course grounds and keep everyone safe!
Jim Lutsch, your golf liaison, can be reached at (239) 322-9588.
Fort Myers Camera Club
Meetings are held twice monthly November through April at Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Road from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Check the website www.fortmyerscc.com for information on meeting schedules, membership, competitions, exhibitions, speakers, outings, mentoring, updates and to join the fun. All levels of photographers are welcome to learn, share and enjoy. Contact carolheff28@ gmail.com for more information.
Volunteer In Your Eagle Ridge Community
If you are interested in serving on the Eagle Ridge Board of Directors or would like to serve on one of the committees, please contact one of the following Board members: Chris Leslie, Joyce Johnson, Peggy Jermyn, Greg Lambrecht, Kathy Furlong or send an email to Info@EagleRidge33912.com.
Ways To Communicate
Eagle Ridge has a Facebook page. This is a private group only for Eagle Ridge residents. To join, find “Eagle Ridge Community Fort Myers” on Facebook. Then click on request to join. You will be prompted to enter your address. This will be checked against property records to confirm you are a resident.
Eagle Ridge is also on NextDoor.com. You can join and select to communicate with only Eagle Ridge residents and/ or our neighboring communities.
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The Florida Yards & Neighborhood (FYN)
Join us at a Florida Yards & Neighborhoods class and learn the nine principles that guide Florida-friendly landscaping in Lee County. The class is given under the auspices of University of Florida IFAS Extension Lee County. Each principle is explored in class, so you can apply what you learn to your own yard. Plant selection and placement, efficient irrigation, proper mulching, and techniques to obtain a beautiful and healthy yard will be discussed. To learn more, visit http://fyn.ifas.ufl. edu/. Basics of Florida-friendly gardening classes are offered locally in person and virtually on Zoom. For more information and to sign up visit Eventbrite.com.
Your Eye Of The Eagle
If you are not receiving your Eye Of The Eagle newspaper, please contact Pam Johnson at (952) 412-3243. They also may be downloaded from the Resources tab on the Eagle Ridge website: www.EagleRidge33912.com.
grouper. You will not hook any big red snapper, but you can fill a cooler with tasty filets and save a lot of fuel money. Anchoring up current of structure with a fresh chum bag is preferred. A variety of baits is a good idea as well as an arsenal of rods rigged and ready from light to heavy action.
Keep a lookout for speedsters such as bonito, Spanish mackerel and king mackerel harassing bait schools in depths from 20 to 90 feet. Small spoons or Tuna Jets in various colors can bring instant hookups when trolled around feeding activity. Watch for birds and surface commotion to locate the fish. If you have a live well full of baitfish, a little chumming may quickly get the action started. Artificial reefs are a natural attractant for baitfish followed by predators.
Catch and release snook fishing is strong through the summer. Large females are up and down the coast surrounded by smaller males as they are in their summer mating rituals. Often the best fishing happens in the surf along the gulf beaches. Snook will swim parallel to the beach, often just a few feet from shore in search of their next meal. This offers great sight fishing possibilities for both conventional and fly anglers. They can be located anywhere along the beaches, but if they find some type of structure in the water, such as a tree branch or rocks, they often congregate near it.
Sharks are another summertime favorite. Varieties of species both large and small are common catches both inshore and off. While they are a nuisance for some, many anglers target them for their fighting ability. Sharks play an important role in our ecosystem; please make every effort to quickly release them unharmed. Every kid loves to catch a shark of any size, now is a good time, just make sure and do it safely for both the angler and the shark. Keep up to date with fishing regulations and seasons in the area you fish, as they change often. You can visit www.myfwc.com for all current state and federal regulations.
For charter information, please contact us at Gulf Coast Guide Service and “Catch the Action” with Capt. Bill Russell, call or text (239) 410-8576, website: www.fishpineisland. com, email: gcl2fish@live.com.
Capt. Bill Russell is a native and lifelong resident of Pine Island who has spent his entire life fishing the waters surrounding Pine Island and Southwest Florida. For the past 28 years, Bill has been a professional fishing guide who takes pride in customizing each trip to ensure everyone on board has a great time and will return again. Come join us and “Catch the Action.”
Notice: Advertisements for the newsletter must be placed through Seabreeze Communications. Call (239) 278-4222 for information. I have no role or pricing information on the placement of ads and/or inserts.
Deadline: Submission of articles for the Eye O f T he Eagle must be received no later than the sixth of each month. Email articles, pictures or information for the Bulletin Board, to newsletter@eagleridge33912.com. Articles can be submitted attached to or contained in an email. Photos should also be emailed as attachments.
Architectural Control Information
Please remember that any exterior changes you plan to make to your home need to be approved by the Architectural Control Committee.
For example, this includes reroofing, exterior painting, landscape changes, swing set installations, etc. We live in a deed-restricted community and these controls have been put into place for the good of each homeowner so as to maintain our beautiful community. Please contact Rick Jermyn (701) 388-0419 or RAJermyn1@gmail.com so that your changes can be reviewed and approved.
A form is available for download from the Eagle Ridge website: www.EagleRidge33912.com on the Resources tab. We plan to work hard for you to keep our community –the one you all moved into – please help us do that! The Board of Directors
Eagle Ridge Property Owners’ Association
Minutes for ERPOA Board of Directors Meeting for Monday, April 1, 2024
These minutes will not be approved until the next Board Meeting.
Welcome to all Eagle Ridge Property Owners to the Board of Directors Meeting. This will confirm that the Notice for this meeting was posted more than 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Eagle Ridge Property Owners Association Mission:
The Eagle Ridge Property Owners Association is an elected body of volunteers whose purpose is to develop and maintain a strong community by managing assets, ensuring compliance with deed of restrictions and by-laws while also preserving property values of the owners.
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Joyce Johnson, Vice President. Board members present were:
1. Christine Leslie, President Present: Absent: __X__
2. Joyce Johnson, Vice President Present: __X__ Absent:
5. Greg Lambrect, Director ¬Present: __X__ Absent:
A quorum was reached. There were 14 residents present. I move to approve the minutes of the March 4th, 2024 BOD Meeting:
Second Motion to Approve: Greg Lambrecht
Resident Comments Discussion
All in Favor? All in favor. Any Opposed? No Opposed Motion Status: Motion passed.
Vice President Report: Joyce Johnson
Fiber Opties Bulk Agreement Update.
• BlueStream is wrapping up the final design. Construction will take about 2-4 months to build the entire community and 2 months of home installations by the 11/1/target date.
• Blue Stream has an internal meeting to review the design/ materials/labor this week followed by our official kickoff before construction will begin.
Treasurer’s Monthly Report: Peggy Jermyn
Bank Account Balances as of 3/27/2024 (amounts do not include March interest BOA
○ Operating Account – $225,442.76 (Includes $80,400.00 from Blue Stream)
EverBank
○ EverBank Money Market Account - $35,070.14
○ EverBank Reserve Account - $203,677.49
Live Oak Bank
○ Savings Account - $16,637.30
○ Live Oak
○ Checking Account - $103,018.80 Total of all accounts: $823,449.28 2022 & 2023 Annual Assessments as of 3/27/2024
1 single family property owner has not paid their 2022 and 2023 annual assessments
Collection efforts continues
2023 Annual Assessments as of 3/27/2024
610 property owners have paid their 2024 annual assessment (98%)
12 property owner have not paid their 2024 annual assessment (2%)
Reminder statements will be mailed/emailed this week
I’d like to make a motion that any property owners whose payments are not received by 4/30/2024 be assessed a late
fee of $25.00 and a second Notice of Late Assessment statement be mailed.
Second: Greg Lambrecht
Motion all approved Motion passed
In mid May unless arrangements are made, any outstanding 2024 assessments will be handed off to the Association’s attorney to begin the formal collection process or continue it.
Director Reports: Greg Lambrecht
Bike Path Update-We remain 5th in our District but have dropped one spot to 16 overall. Very important to have representation at the meetings. I have received multiple resident inquires and I am getting back to them all. The next meeting is April 17.
Mail Box—Reminder, the numbers on the mailbox plaques need to be white. Please contact me at greglambrecht4@ gmail.com and I can provide new numbers.
Committee Reports
Website: Scott Fowler
• 60% of residents have signed up for the new website. He is continually updating and refining the site to make it easy for the residents to use.
Social Committee: Kelly Lambrecht
• Easter Egg hunt on 3/30. We had 40 RSVPs
Golf Course Liaison: Jim Lutsch
Current Golf Rates:
Open to 12:30 $99
12:30 to 3:00 $70
3:00 to close $45
Eagle Ridge Residents: 4:00 to close $35
Architectural Control Committee: Rick Jermyn
We had 11 project requests in March 2024. All were approved
• 1 Pool resurfacing
• 2 Roofing
• 1 Irrigation well
• 4 house painting
• 1 Door/Window
• 1 Driveway painting
All were approved
Landscape Beautification Committee: Joyce Johnson
No Update
Legal: Chris Leslie
No update
Surface Water Management Committee: Christine
Leslie
No updates
Deed of Restriction Committee: Kathy Furlong
No updates
Arbitration Board Committee: Jim Lutsch, Chairman
(Joyce Johnson spoke this as Jim Lutsch was not there. )
Arbitration Board hearing was conducted on February 16th, 2024 as to the fine adopted for 7680 Eagle Flight Ln. The homeowner did not attend the meeting. The pool barrier has been erected, however, there was nothing submitted
to Architectural Committee nor the Deed of Restrictions for this work. A partial fine was upheld by the Arbitration Board with unanimous votes.
I move to impose the recommended $1000.00 fine upheld by the Arbitration Board for house at 7680 Eagles Flight Ln. Second Motion to Approve a fine of $1,000.00 no submission of architectural form nor submission to Deed of Restrictions: Peggy Jermyn
Resident Comments Discussion
All in Favor Yes, Any Opposed
Motion Status: Motion passed
Arbitration Board hearing was conducted on February 16th, 2024 as to the fine adopted for 7904 Eagles Flight Ln. The fine was upheld by the Arbitration Board with unanimous votes.
I move to impose the recommended $500 fine upheld by the Arbitration Board for house at 7904 Eagles Flight Ln. Second Motion to Approve a fine of $500 in relation to lawn maintenance Greg Lambrecht Resident Comments Discussion
All in Favor Yes Any Opposed No Motion Status: Motion passed
Security and Safety Committee: Connie Hope
Please do not speed on Eagle Ridge Dr and in Eagle Ridge Community. The speed limit is 25 MPH. There are too many cars and trucks that come in and drive 35 to 45 MPH or more. That is too fast. The streets are narrow and there are people walking the narrow streets, they are walking their dogs and some are riding their bikes. There are sheriff’s cars located on some of the streets and will issue tickets for speeding cars and trucks.
Residents’ Comments
1.__Tom Price: People are speeding too fast in the community. A car traveling very fast passed another car in front of my house on Aeries way to get around them. Let’s pay for a 4 hours Sheriff’s car to be in the community. — We will check into that again.
2.__Question about golf carts: Golf Carts are LSVs (Low Speed Vehicles) and must be insured, titled, have seatbelts, be operated by a person with a driver’s license or permit and have a licenses plate,. Check out the website for more information.
3 Carolyn Kaster: I live at 14706 Triple Eagle Ct. and the gates at the maintenance building are unsightly. You see directly into the maintenance area where there is a semi-trailer that stores pine straw that sits lop-sided, along with various other vehicles and machinery. — We will check with the Golf Course to see if there is a solution.
4. Kelly Lambrecht - I see our Community Watch signs. Do we have this? — We will see if we a get someone from the Sheriff’s office to provide info to the community again.
Request a Motion to adjourn the meeting:
1. First Motion for Adjournment: Greg Lambrecht
2. Second Motion for Adjournment: Peggy Jermyn Adjourned at: 6:28
Our next Board meeting will be held in May, 2024, unless circumstances arise that prohibit us from meeting.
