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Eagle Ridge
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“THROUGH THE EYE OF THE EAGLE”
WHAT’S BLOOMING: CRAPE MYRTLE
CHICKS WITH STICKS
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ED DOYLE
CHARLENE ABSHIRE
VICKI WINTERS
ED DOYLE
New Homeowners
KATHY FURLONG
Tom and Pat Andersen 14631 Double Eagle
Ralph and Carol Pacheco 14720 Bald Eagle
Nicolette Franzone 7750 Twin Eagle
Arnaldo Tavares Filho 14905 American Eagle
Mike and Betty Heil 7131 Golden Eagle Court #714
Tim and Janet Kolcz 7110 Golden Eagle Court #413
Joe and Kathleen Bliss 14770 Eagle Ridge Drive #211
Patrick Bernhardt 7170 Golden Eagle Court #114
REMINDER
Please do not leave trash containers, ladders, etc., where they are visible from the street.
Also do not place containers or yard waste out to the curb more than 24 hours before the scheduled weekly pickups.
Chicks With Sticks Ended The 2024/25 Golf
JILL BURCHILL
Formerly known as the Eagle Ridge Women’s Golf League, the “Chicks with Sticks” golf league held their final event on March 26 with a shotgun start, luncheon and prizes.
The league plays each Wednesday from November through March with the 2025/26 league season beginning on November 5. We continue to add “new Chicks” each year … it is such a great group of women! If you would like to try playing in this league, contact Barb Baker (bakerbarbara134@gmail.com) or Jill Burchill ( jilldburchill@gmail.com) to learn more. By playing in the league you can take advantage of a 10% discount off the normal green fee, meet new golfing women and see what all the fun is about!
WINNERS OF EVENTS HELD IN MARCH WERE:
March 5 – “Sweet And Sour”
Flight A:
1st Place: (Tie) Pat Koniecki and Deb Witz
3rd Place: (Tie) Jill Burchill and Eleanor Parker
Flight B:
1st Place: Barb Baker
2nd Place: Karen Porreca
3rd Place: Karen Kudrle
Flight C:
1st Place: Patti Parzych
2nd Place: (Tie) Bridget Budwey and Caryn Mikkelsen
Chip-Ins: Maureen Pistorio and Patti Parzych
Low Putts: Cindy Acker
March 12 – “Low Net”
Flight A:
1st Place: Deb Witz
2nd Place: Jill Burchill
3rd Place: Kathy Furlong
Flight B:
1st Place: Barb Baker
2nd Place: Caryn Mikkelsen
3rd Place: Karen Porreca
Flight C:
1st Place: Bridget Budwey
2nd Place: Nancy Klavas
3rd Place: Patti Parzych
Birdies: Jill Burchill
Low Putts: Maureen Pistorio
March 19 – “Center Cut”
Flight A:
1st Place: Deb Witz
2nd Place: Jill Burchill
3rd Place: Pat Koniecki
Flight B:
1st Place: Caryn Mikkelsen
2nd Place: Karen Kudrle
3rd Place: Eleanor Parker
Flight C:
1st Place: Betty Heil
2nd Place: Bridget Budwey
3rd Place: Nancy Klavas
Birdies: Cindy Acker (two)
Golf Season With A Bang!
Eagles: Jill Burchill
Low Putts: Kathy Furlong
Chip-Ins: Jill Burchill
March 26 – “Team Pink Ball Game”
First Place Team: Barb Baker, Eleanor Parker, Maureen Pistorio
Second Place Team:
Pat Koniecki, Betty Heil, Kathy Furlong, Bridget Budwey
Birdies: Barb Baker
Low Putts: Jill Burchill
Closest to the Pin:
Hole #5 Cindy Acker
Hole #8 Caryn Mikkelsen
Hole #14 Barb Baker
Longest Putt:
Hole #10 Kathy Furlong
Hole # 15 Pat Koniecki
Closest to the Line:
Hole #11 Jody Tantillo
Ringer Card Winner: Jody Hanson
Door Prize Winners: (Donated by the Golf Shop)
Golf Balls: Sue Shirk and Jill Burchill
Golf Towel: Marcene Felk
Golf Shoes: Kathy Furlong, Barb Baker
Catch The Action
CAPT. BILL RUSSELL
JUNE ON THE WATER
Warm sunny days with calm seas followed by afternoon thunderstorms is our typical weather pattern for June as summer sets in. Although Southwest Florida is rapidly growing, you notice a big decline of boaters and anglers over the next several months.
As far as fishing goes there will be good days and bad ones, strong tide days should give you the best opportunities. With the summer heat the bite is often better early and late in the day, however, be aware of thunderstorms in the afternoons. If you
have the opportunity, fishing after a late day thunderstorm is often good once the storms pass. However, we have very nasty and dangerous thunderstorms, do not put yourself or others at risk if lightning is in the area.
Tarpon fishing is in full swing throughout the month, fishing around the full and new moon tides may give you the best shot at conquering the silver king. Warm water brings a lot of sharks to our coast, if you want to battle a big fish and avoid the tarpon crowds this may be for you. Anchoring up with fresh bait soaked on bottom or under a float while waiting in the shade with a cool beverage is relaxing
and productive. Do not be surprised if you hook a tarpon though!
If you are looking to bring home dinner, snapper may be your best bet. Decent size mangrove snappers are moving inshore as well as the gulf passes. Large mangrove snapper plus grunts and other bottom dwellers are often plentiful in gulf waters within sight of land over hard bottom and reefs. Shrimp, squid, and small pinfish or pilchards are candy to snapper, but you need to remember they have keen eyesight and easily become leader shy. If the water clarity is good, dropping
down to 10- or 12-pound fluorocarbon leader may be necessary to fool the larger fish. A fresh block of chum also helps with the bite, especially offshore.
The best snook fishing through the summer months is generally in and near the gulf passes and islands. Snook may range in size from fish under 20 inches to big females over 40 inches. This is their mating season with large schools of fish found along the beaches and nearby structure with strong tide movement. If they’re active and hungry they will pounce
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on a variety of baits (with live the top choice), if not, they can be difficult to entice.
With warm water and high tides, under the shade of mangrove shorelines and structures such as docks and piers are the place to hunt redfish. Live bait, cut bait, and lures all work, just some better than others at different times. Many anglers prefer to soak a smelly cut bait on bottom and let the scent bring in the fish. It works great for redfish, and often snook and trout, just be prepared to unhook a number of catfish.
Sea trout, another tasty inshore fish are plentiful and found throughout the inshore waters. Most are caught over grass flats in 3 to 8 feet of water. Fishing over grass flats one can expect a mixed bag including ladyfish, mackerel, jack crevalle, sharks, bluefish, and other species. The best trout action occurs before the midday sun heats up the shallow water. It’s possible to hook sea trout on a variety of lures and live baits.
Inshore and nearshore, anglers can expect Spanish mackerel and cobia. In the gulf, fishing around reefs is the best bet. Inshore, near the gulf passes and deeper grass flats. Watch for birds as they are following bait schools as are the cobia and mackerel.
If you’re making a day of it, as the midday heat sets in, it is the perfect time to head to one of our beautiful beaches for a swim and picnic lunch. This is also a great time to cool off while wetting a line and possibly get into some good catch and release snook action as schools are working up
and down the surf. If a picnic lunch is not your thing, you can drop in to one of the many great island restaurants accessible to boaters for a fresh prepared meal and beverages.
As we enter summer, many anglers, including me, prefer to get an early start and back to the dock before the midday heat sets in. If you fish all day or only a few hours, bring plenty of water and drink often to stay hydrated. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment on a hot day and before you realize it you are past the point of return.
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 29 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.”
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OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET
Many are unaware of the fact that a significant percentage of individuals that are abusing prescription opiates obtain these drugs from their own homes, the homes of family members and/or the homes of friends.
In the United States, in 2023, approximately 8.6 million individuals reported misusing prescription opioids. Once again, that statistic only represents “reported” abuse.
“Drug Free Lee” is working diligently to educate residents of these dangers and to help secure and/or dispose of these medications.
“Operation Medicine Cabinet is a program supported by the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties,” stated Deb Comella, executive director Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida. “The program educates Lee County citizens on the importance of proper disposal of prescription medications, both to prevention diversion, and to keep our waterways clean and safe. Data indicates that 52% of those abusing prescription drugs for the first time get them from friends and relatives, and we want to get those medications locked up and disposed of properly when they are no longer needed.”
We remind residents to avoid flushing medications and/or disposing of them down bathroom/kitchen drains as this eventually winds
up in our rivers, lakes and our drinking water. This also poses a tremendous risk to wildlife and can contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Local law enforcement agencies have specialized lockboxes that are used to receive discarded medications. We encourage residents wishing to safely discard medications to contact their nearest law enforcement location.
“The DEA and area law enforcement sponsor take back days twice each year, in April and in October. Drug Free Lee coordinates a Deterra Bag distribution event, which provides an inhome disposal system,” Comella shared.
Reasonably believing that our medications are safe to store in our medicine cabinets and drawers, we unintentionally provide access to those who are abusing these drugs. Additionally, this creates a serious hazard when young children have access to these locations.
Those storing prescription medications should consider the use of a medication lockbox. Priced from as low as $17, these boxes are an excellent way to prevent theft and/or accidental consumption of your medications.
For “Operation Medicine Cabinet” events, please visit www.drugfreelee.org.
Continental Women’s Club
The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, June 12 at 11:30 a.m. Our program will feature Nora Pearson, who is a Lee County Master Gardener Volunteer. Nora will give us a presentation about orchids called “Tie One On,” teaching us orchid basics and how to secure them to a tree. The deadline for reservations for the June luncheon is Tuesday, June 3.
The program for our luncheon meeting on July 3 will be a presentation by Melanie Musick from Pace Center for Girls of Lee County. Pace Center is a program offering year-round counselling, academic, and life skills services for at-risk girls ages 12 to 17. The deadline for reservations for the July 3 luncheon is Tuesday, June 24.
Meetings are being held at The Hideaway Country Club, 5670 Trailwinds Drive, Fort Myers 33907.
The cost to attend the luncheon is $26. Please call Liz Paul at (239) 6917561 by the deadline above for meal selection and to make a reservation for either of these meetings.
Continental Women’s Club is a social, cultural, and philanthropic organization established in 1975, with membership 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 the 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.
What’s Blooming: Crape Myrtle
KAREN M. MAXWELL, HORTICULTURE SPECIALIST AND HORTICULTURE PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Often mistaken for dead trees during the winter season, the family of Lagerstroemia, Crape Myrtles, are bursting forth with blooms ranging from white to deep magenta. At Edison and Ford Winter Estates, we have an unusually rare collection of species, as well as some uniquely tropical specimens.
The old-world spelling of crape probably originated in Europe with an old French word indicating the color crimson. Sometimes spelled as crepe, which is derived either from the old Greek for mulberry, a plant closely associated or in reference to the delicate paper-like flowers and thin bark. To clarify, both common spellings are acceptable and appear to be regional adaptations. While belonging to the plant order of myrtles, these trees are not true myrtles, so botanists suggest the name be presented as a single world, i.e., crapemyrtle or crepemyrtle.
An exceptional tropical species is the Queen Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia speciosa), also known as Pride of India, which is far less cold tolerant than the more common Lagerstroemia indica that decorate many roadways and parking lots
throughout the South. The Queen naturally produces lavender blooms and thrives in our zones 10-11. Pink flowered Queens exist but in 2015, the USDA in Miami introduced a new hybrid that produced the largest pink flower spikes ever seen. Appropriately, the introduction was named Big Pink and it grows in the riverside gardens in front of Edison’s home. The Queen naturally grows as a multi-trunk, but good pruning will strengthen the tree to grow as a single trunk or “standard” flowering tree, reaching 50 feet or more in height.
VISITORS CAN VIEW SEVERAL SPECIES OF CRAPE MYRTLES AT EDISON AND FORD WINTER ESTATES.
The Queen Crape will suffer if grass or ground cover is planted around its base. For additional summer color, consider caladiums that will thrive in the Queen’s shade. As the common name implies, the Queen is native to Asia but it is not considered a nuisance or invasive species in Southwest Florida.
In Hindu, the Queen Crape is known as the Banaba tree. Naturalists or those who study traditional Ayurveda or Indian medicine may recognize the name Banaba. With many medicinal properties, scientists are still examining the efficacy of a concoction of the l. speciosa leaves, particularly in combination with the popular drug known as Metformin, used to reduce glucose levels in the blood, thereby helping diabetes patients.
Best planted away from the house – ideally on a boundary line or in a sunny corner – this large species
produces a wide canopy; however, fallen flowers and leaves may make for a messy yard. Give them full sun and don’t be surprised if the remaining leaves turn red in the late winter. This is normal. Protect its lower trunk from errant mowers and similar landscape tools, as the bark is quite delicate and easily damaged; belying the fact that it protects a trunk known for its high quality and extremely durable lumber with a similar ranking to teak on the Janka wood hardness scale. Wood from lagerstroemias is also quite termite resistant.
Much more widespread, with some specimens living as far north as Massachusetts, is the multi-trunked or shrublike Lagerstroemia indica, the Crape Myrtle, growing to only about 20 feet in height. Certainly not a flowering tree for snowbirds, these China natives are completely deciduous in winter, providing an opportunity for the sun to stream through
their bare canopies to winter flowering annuals planted beneath. This cold hardy lagerstroemia can die back with frost, but if not fed or watered late in the season in lower zones, such as zones 6-9, no harm will be done, and the shrub will bounce back with warmer temperatures.
Love the color but not the size? Consider dwarf varieties of L. indica with names such as Cherry Dazzle, My Fair Myrtle, Rikki Tikki Pink and Black Diamond (with red flowers against dark colored leaves). Dwarfs may be easily grown in pots, but when in the ground, super drainage is the key to success.
All lagerstroemias require regular water, particularly during extensive dry periods, to look their best. With additional water, these “southern lilacs” will also do quite well in arid gardens once they are established.
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These plants prefer slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6 to 6.5 and if your soil is purchased for a container or alkaline in the garden, mix in good compost or coffee grounds. Elemental sulphur can easily be purchased online and will also aid in lowering pH for a longer period of time than just using organics. If soil is too rich, the shrubs may grow healthy branches and leaves but have few flowers (which appear on new growth).
For our botany hobbyists, though generally bare during the winter months, L. indica has its unique features that
include exfoliating or peeling bark and sprays of seed pods that are fun to use in floral arrangements. If shrubs are pruned to restrict the height of your Crape Myrtles, reaching the seed pods is a cinch.
Seed dispersal for lagerstroemia is known as explosive dehiscence because the dried pods literally explode or pop open, letting the wind disperse the shower of seeds. By looking around the gardens at Edison and Ford Winter Estates, you will find many varieties of plants that employ this
method of seed dispersal. Upon close examination of the seed pods on henna plants in the wildflower garden or community garden in late fall to early winter, it is easy to understand how these plants are both classified in the plant family Lythraceae , which also includes cuphea and loosestrife.
Crape Myrtles may be started from seed; however, they are quite slow to germinate and care must be taken to prevent the seeds from rotting before they germinate. Seeds from hybridized cultivars will not
CRAPE MYRTLES ARE AVAILABLE IN SEVERAL COLORS, INCLUDING WHITE, LAVENDER, PINK AND RED. SUMMER IS A GOOD TIME TO SEE THE TREES COVERED IN BLOOMS.
typically produce the same color flower – if it’s flower color you are looking for, then be sure to propagate the plant vegetatively.
A close neighbor to the Kapok tree at the Estates is the Siam Crape Myrtle ( Lagerstroemia siamica or syn. L. floribunda var. cuspidate) . Very similar in all its growth and flowering patterns to L. speciosa , this native of Thailand and Myanmar is indigenous to their humid forests and will grow to more than 90 feet in its native habitat, but only to approximately 30 feet in Southwest Florida (if conditions are right). This particularly tropical Siam Crape Myrtle has a smaller range of colors than the L. indicia and will not tolerate
any frost. It is often chosen for tropical landscapes for its stunning exfoliating bark on the multi-stemmed trunk.
Another cultivar at the Estates can be found along the allée, leading to the fountain and just beyond the security tent. “Natchez” grows to 35 feet or so, and is the most widely planted variety throughout the South. It produces white flowers and cinnamoncolored wood and is considered one of the few lagerstroemias that have a fragrance when in bloom.
The next time you visit, enjoy viewing the collection of Crape Myrtles, predominantly on the riverside, while the Thai
or Siam (the old name of Thailand) Crape Myrtle is just across from the Kapok (near the laboratory).
It’s probably appropriate to close with addressing the issue of “crape murder.” A common problem in the South, it is the crime of crimes when it comes to pruning – often a case of “monkey see, monkey do.” It is never appropriate to hack this beautiful tree, creating nubby growths with weak flower stems. Some educated pruning is always encouraged, but the smart move is purchasing a cultivar that doesn’t grow too big for your garden so that you can always see its beautiful summer flower show!
Sunday, June 15th
Christine Leslie, President
Joyce Johnson, Vice President
Peggy Jermyn, Secretary/Treasurer
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EAGLE RIDGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MARCH ‘24–’25
Greg Lambrecht, Director Kathy Furlong, Director
Board members may be contacted using the Eagle Ridge phone directory or by emailing info@EagleRidge33912.com.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Arbitration Board: Jim Lutsch, Chairperson
Architectural Control: Rick Jermyn, Chairperson
Communications:
Email: info@EagleRidge33912.com
Website: Scott Fowler
Email: 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
BOARD LIAISON
Christine Leslie Christine Leslie Joyce Johnson
Greg Lambrecht
Kathy Furlong
TBA EAGLE RIDGE
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.
Eagle Ridge Residents
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
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
Welcoming:
Kathy Furlong, Chairperson
BOARD LIAISON
Kathy Furlong
Architectural Control Information
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathy Furlong
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TBA Joyce Johnson
Peggy Jermyn Peggy Jermyn
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Jogging, bicycling, walking and other nongolfing activities or unregistered golf play are not permitted on the golf course.
REMINDER
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!
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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) 3229588.
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 at: 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 at 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.
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.
Deed of Restrictions Section A-15:
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. 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 Floridafriendly 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
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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. Babysitters, 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 fulltime 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.
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 Of The 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.
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Mailbox Maintenance And Repair
For mailbox and lamppost repairs, please contact Tim Townsend, (740) 403-0983 or email timtownsend72@yahoo.com. Mailbox doors have a closure spring that eventually breaks after thousands of openings. It is important to replace them as soon as they are discovered as they usually result in a broken door, which is a much more expensive repair. The cost of repairing/replacing the various parts for mailboxes & lampposts is as follows:
• Mailbox spring repair is $40.
• If the mailbox door casting breaks the cost to replace the door is $179.
• Mailbox and lamp post can be repainted for $70 for both.
JUNE 14 , 2025