Stoneybrook Happenings
By Denis Oldani, President HOA Greetings Neighbors,
Hurricane season preparations are underway! It’s important to stay informed and have a plan in place. Here are some resources to get you started:
● National Hurricane Preparedness Guide
● Red Cross Hurricane Safety Checklist
On a brighter note, the community center remodel is progressing well and should be completed soon. This will be a great space for everyone to come together.
As of writing this, we still haven’t received any updates on the ownership of Lancaster Run. We’ll be sure to share any news as soon as we get it.
Enjoy your summer! Father’s Day is coming up on June 16, so congratulations to all the dads out there! Don’t forget, the summer solstice is June 20, marking the longest day of the year.
A big thanks to Cathrine Coleman and all who helped put the library back together after the remodel and for her efforts throughout the year in keeping it a wonderful room.
Stay safe.
Coffee, Tea And Chat
The May Coffee, Tea, and Chat theme was flowers and butterflies, and it did not disappoint attendees. The Community Center was decorated with an array of flowers and butterflies. In addition, the theme was carried through with bites that had edible flowers and butterflies decorating the top of mini cupcakes. Many of the attendees were gracious enough to bring other delicious bites to add to our dessert table. The next coffee takes place June 18. Hope to see you there!
Monthly Motivation
65 … Time To Retire?
By Joshua A. Sky, Career Coach and Leadership Trainer
For many of us, it’s the target because for a long time this has been the age set by the Social Security Administration labeled as when can retire with full benefits although many still choose to take early retirement at 62. As the baby boomers get older, this rite of passage is being modified gradually to 66 and 67, but that’s just us, here in the United States. In some countries, retirement is mandated at a particular age. Can you imagine not having that choice? That once you attained that age, you were told that your services were no longer necessary, and you must leave employment. For some, it’s not a financial issue, but more an issue of purpose or interest. For some at 65, statistics average that you may still
live another 15 to 20 years, and many would prefer to remain working. It also has an impact on many of the younger people who have just entered or are entering the workforce in a more sluggish economy. Or those in mid-career who are hoping to advance. Both groups have concerns about their opportunities. As we think about the changing landscape of retirement ages and the diverse views on this life stage, it’s essential to consider our own goals. The decision to retire is personal, influenced by cultural, economic and individual factors. Take a moment to reflect on what kind of future you want for yourself and those coming after you. Do you prefer a traditional retirement at a set age, or are you open to a more flexible approach? It’s a good time to question societal expectations and rethink what retirement means. The choices we make now not only shape our paths but also impact how future generations approach work and life. So, think about your path and how your decisions can contribute to a future where people have the freedom to create fulfilling lives, regardless of age.
“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” –Mark Twain
Treasurer’s Report
Financial Information As Of April 30 Cash On
$1,045,658.04
Expenses
$1,025,469.06
$1,000,269.16 Variance ($25,199.90)
Pinochle Players Needed!
Pinochle players are needed to play at the clubhouse! Ladies and gentlemen included. We will teach you how to play! Please call Hellen Ruocco at (239) 992-0616.
Stoneybrook Master Association Board Of Directors
Denis Oldani, President Melissa Mahmoud, Vice President
Daniel “Todd” Madden, Secretary John Detterbeck, Treasurer
Directors:
Darrell Grigg, Matthew Reed, Elizabeth Hanson
The Board of Directors meets on the third Tuesday of the month in the Community Center. Meetings are open to all community members. Residents may address the Board during Residents’ Open Forum which begins at 6:30 p.m. At the end of the Residents’ Forum the general meeting begins.
Stoneybrook Community Development District (CDD) Board of Supervisors
Eileen Huff - Chairperson, Chris Brady - Vice Chairperson, Phil Olive - Assistant Secretary, Phil Simonsen - Assistant Secretary, Adam Dalton - Assistant Secretary
The Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Community Center. Exceptions are: November and December held on the second Tuesday because of holidays, and February, May, June and August held at 6 p.m. Meetings are open to all community members. Agendas, minutes and other information can be found on the CDD website: www.stoneybrookesterocdd.com.
Stoneybrook – A Golf Community
Front Gate 949-4965
DwellingLIVE Guest Registration (888) 994-4117
Community Center 948-1787
Community Center Fax 948-1786
Pro Shop 948-3933
Golf Course Superintendent 948-9057
Main Line Irrigation Problems
– during normal golfing hours 948-9057
Alliant Property Management LLC 454-1101
Alliant Property Management Fax 454-1147
Lennar (formerly US Home) 278-1177
Lee County Sheriff’s Office 477-1200
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
Alligator Hotline (866) 392-4286
Animal Control 432-2083
Mosquito Control 694-2174
Comcast 432-9277
Florida Power & Light 334-7754
Lee County Utilities 936-0247
– to report “Lift Station” alarm 479-8700
Sunshine Before You Dig (800) 432-4770
(Underground Cable Locating Service)
Waste Services of Florida 332-8500
Free Residential Appliance Pickup 337-0800
– please do not dispose in community Dumpsters
Master Board
Contact us on the Home page on the Website: www.stoneybrookestero.org
Alliant Property Management LLC
Emergency (24-hour) Number: (239) 454-1101 www.alliantproperty.com
13831 Vector Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907 Community Center
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Consumer Alert
Pay Your Bills, Not Impersonators
By Andrew Rayo, Consumer Education Specialist
If you’re paying a medical, utility, or other bill online, you probably expect to wind up on the company’s website. What might you not expect? An impersonator tricking you into paying them instead. But that’s what the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says a company called Doxo did. Here’s what you need to know.
According to the FTC, Doxo pretended to be an official payment site for big-name companies like AT&T, Spectrum, and Labcorp. The FTC says Doxo used online ads that looked like they were from the companies, and even used company names as keywords so Doxo’s ads would show up in search results.
If the bills got paid, what’s the problem? There’s lots of them, says the FTC. People who paid their bills through Doxo often paid fees to Doxo on top of what they owed on the bill they were trying to pay. And, in some cases, the payment never got to the company that issued the bill. People only found out when they got a warning letter from a bill collector or had their utility service shut off. Some
people wound up paying late fees to the actual company that billed them – or paid their bill a second time, just to avoid other problems.
If you’re looking to pay your bill online, know that search results might not get you to the right place. Instead, check your bill to find the online payment site. And, if possible, use a credit card. Credit cards offer the most protection against fraud, including the right to dispute charges if there are any problems.
Learn more about impersonator scams at ftc.gov/ impersonators. If you spot an impersonator scam, tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
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High School Graduation: Now What?
By Thomas L. Patricca, CFP®, CEPS, AEP®
When a child graduates from high school, it marks a significant transition not only for them but also for their parents or guardians. Two of our boys graduated this year and, while we are feeling all of the feels surrounding the passage of time and their entrance into “adulthood,” we are also reminded of the legal and financial implications of one of life’s major milestones. This period is pivotal for setting up financial and legal structures to ensure the young adult’s future stability and success. Here are the crucial financial and legal tasks to complete during this transition.
Financial Tasks
1. Budgeting and Financial Education: Ideally, you will reinforce the teaching of basic financial literacy that you have instilled throughout their lives. Help your child create a budget, emphasizing the importance of tracking expenses, saving, and understanding income. This foundation will help them manage their finances responsibly whether they are heading to college, entering the military, or starting a job.
2. Setting Up Bank Accounts: Establish a checking and savings account if they don’t already have one. Encourage regular saving habits and ensure they understand how to use a debit card, manage online banking, and avoid overdraft fees.
3. Credit Cards and Building Credit: Educate them on the responsible use of credit. If appropriate, help them get a student credit card. In other circumstances, a secured credit card might be more appropriate. This can help them start
building a credit history, which is crucial for future financial endeavors like renting an apartment or taking out loans.
4. Understanding Student Loans and Financial Aid: If college is on the horizon, ensure they understand their student loans and financial aid packages. Review the terms of any loans, including interest rates and repayment plans. Encourage them to apply for scholarships and grants to minimize loan dependency.
5. Health Insurance: Verify health insurance coverage. Graduates can often remain on their parents’ health insurance plans until age 26 under the Affordable Care Act. If they are starting a job, review the new employer’s health insurance options and ensure they sign up during the enrollment period.
Legal Tasks
1. Legal Documents: At 18, your child is a legal adult, making it necessary to have certain legal documents in place. Key documents include a power of attorney (POA) for both financial and healthcare matters. A financial POA allows someone to manage their financial affairs if they are incapacitated, while a healthcare POA designates someone to make medical decisions on their behalf.
2. HIPAA Authorization: Obtain a signed HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) authorization form. This allows healthcare providers to share your child’s medical information with you, which can be crucial in an emergency.
3. FERPA Release: If your child is attending college, have them sign a FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) release form. This allows you to access their educational records and communicate with the college regarding their academic progress and any issues that arise.
Gulfshore Playhouse
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR.
June 21 To 23
Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure.
The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR . is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth!
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding
The Naples Players
42nd Street
June 26 To July 21
Tickets: Individual tickets $50 to $55, Subscriber tickets $41 to $45
Sensory-Friendly Performance: July 16, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Kizzie Theater, 701 5th Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102
One of show business’s most classic and beloved tales, 42nd Street tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway.
Peggy arrives in New York City from her hometown of Allentown, Pa., armed with her tap shoes and big dreams. Peggy’s talent catches the eye of legendary Broadway director Julian Marsh, who gives her a spot in the chorus of Pretty Lady, his newest show. Pretty Lady stars Dorothy Brock, the classic Broadway diva, who takes an instant
golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory or suffer the consequences.
Gulfshore Playhouse, 755 8th Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102, (239) 261-7529, www. gulfshoreplayhouse.org.
dislike to the new girl in the cast. When Dorothy is injured during the show’s previews, Pretty Lady looks like it will have to close, unless a new girl talented enough to lead the show can be found someone like Peggy Sawyer!
Peggy’s rise from showgirl to star is the stuff of show business dreams. 42nd Street is full of crowd-pleasing tap dances, popular musical theatre standards and showstopping ensemble production numbers. The score is chock-full of Broadway standards, including You’re Getting To Be A Habit With Me, Dames, We’re In the Money, Lullaby of Broadway, Shuffle Off to Buffalo and Forty-Second Street.
The Naples Players, 701 5th Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102, (239) 263-7990, www. naplesplayers.org.
What Is A Hurricane?
When a storm’s maximum sustained winds reach 74 miles per hour, it is called a hurricane. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating, or category, based on a hurricane’s maximum sustained winds. The higher the category, the greater the hurricane’s potential for property damage.
Hurricanes originate in the Atlantic basin, which includes the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, the eastern North Pacific Ocean and, less frequently, the central North Pacific Ocean. A six-year rotating list of names, updated and maintained by the World Meteorological Organization, is used to identify these storms.
“Hurricane Season” begins on June 1 and ends on Nov. 30, although hurricanes can, and have, occurred outside of this time frame. NOAA’s National Hurricane Center predicts and tracks these massive storm systems, which occur, on average, 12 times a year in the Atlantic basin.
As a world leader in hurricane research, NOAA strives to understand the mechanics of these complex storms in order to protect people, property, commerce and natural resources.
Source: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/hurricane.html
4. Updating Identification Documents: Ensure their identification documents, like their driver’s license, are up to date. If they plan to travel, make sure their passport is valid.
Graduating from high school is a momentous occasion that brings with it a host of new responsibilities and opportunities. By addressing these financial and legal tasks, parents can help their young adults navigate this transition smoothly, setting the stage for a successful and independent future. Providing guidance and support during this time is crucial, ensuring that they are wellprepared to handle their finances and legal matters confidently. As always, you should consider working with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM (CFP) because each family’s circumstances are so different and unique. A CFP® can help you navigate this milestone seamlessly and comprehensively.
Stoneybrook Ladies’ Luncheons
The following Stoneybrook Ladies’ Luncheons have been scheduled.
Tuesday, June 11, 11:30 a.m.
Oak and Stone 10191 Estero Town Commons Place
Tuesday, July 9, 11:30 a.m.
Mira Mare 4236 Gulf Shore Blvd. North Venetian Bay, Naples
Tuesday Aug. 13, 11:30 a.m.
Bahama Breeze
14701 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
You may sign up for all luncheons at the community center or call to have your name placed on the list. If you sign up and later cannot attend please notify us at least 24 hours in advance. Carpooling is encouraged. If you have any questions or need a ride match please contact Chris Costello, (239) 301-4510, chrispea46@ hotmail.com or Helen Ruocco, (239) 992-0616, paradise11@comcast.net.
See you there!
We will send an announcement of future dates at the end of the summer.
How Do Generations Get Their Names?
Naming the generations isn’t always a straightforward process.
We all know what a millennial is. There are stereotypes about what millennials do and do not like, how lazy they may or may not be, and how often they check their social media feeds, all because we’re comfortable using this single term to refer to an entire age demographic of the population. Millennial is a powerful word, and not because of the age range it refers to, but because of just how useful it is—just like Gen X or baby boomer.
There is no single or even typical way that generations historically get their names, because lumping everyone who’s roughly the same age together is a relatively new phenomenon.
Generation Name Years Born
The Lost Generation 1883 to 1900
The Greatest Generation 1901 to 1927
The Silent Generation 1928 to 1945
Baby Boomers 1946 to 1964
Gen X 1965 to 1980
Millennials 1981 to 1996
Gen Z 1997 to 2012
Gen Alpha Early 2010s to 2025
When Did We Start Naming The Generations?
Some social historians link it to Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises : The book’s epigraph quotes Gertrude Stein saying, “You are all a lost generation.” (She may not have originated the phrase, though.) More solidly, in 1951 Time ran an article saying “today’s younger generation does not make manifestoes, make speeches or carry posters. It has been called the ‘Silent Generation.’” While silent generation was popular in the 1950s to describe the teenage/young adult crowd born in the early ’20s to early ’30s, it’s now generally 1928 to 1945.
Catch The Action
June On The Water
By Capt. Bill Russell
The month kicks off hurricane season and the beginning of summer across Southwest Florida. June brings warm sunny days and calm seas followed often with afternoon thunderstorms. Although Southwest Florida is rapidly growing with many moving here to enjoy the outdoors, you will notice a big decline of boats on the water over the summer. As always with fishing goes there will be good and slow days. With the summer heat the bite is often better early and late in the day, however, be aware of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 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.
June 16
Morning Stretch
Monday, Wednesday And Friday – 8 To 8:30 a.m. And 8:30 To 9 a.m.
There are two, halfhour stretch segments.
It’s an excellent way to work all the different parts of the body while improving your balance, coordination and strength. It uses your own resistance as we strive for total body toning and fitness. Each class is a cross between tai chi, yoga and Pilates. This is a great class to achieve a full stretch.
You can come to one session or both, depending on what works for you. Come and join us!
For any questions call: Linda Masters, (740) 361-4088.
How Did Baby Boomers Get Their Name?
Next were the baby boomers. It all started for them when the Census Bureau started referring to the years after World War II (now 1946 to 1964) as being a “post war baby boom” as births skyrocketed from around 3 million a year to over 4 million a year. As the kids born in this boom started to grow into adults (and thus, consumers), ad agencies found traction by marketing their products to so-called baby boomers. This would be the first, and so far last, time a generation’s “official” name would come from a government organization.
How Did Gen X, Millennials And Gen Z Get Named?
Eventually, the baby boomers got older and thus less appealing to companies with something to sell. The ad agencies wanted another catch-all term for the new members of their target age group and began shopping around different terms.
To do this, “they throw stuff at the wall and see what sticks,” Peter Francese, a demographic and consumer markets expert, stated in 2018. “And in some of the meetings, they don’t stick.” That’s how Generation Y, a proto-term for millennials, went in and out of fashion.
“Generation Y was too difficult to say, too hard to brand, it didn’t have the cachet, it didn’t have the spark of millennials,” Francese said.
Not sticking is a matter of whether media organizations start using the term, and not just any media organization.
“I’m talking about the Associated Press or Reuters—
Tarpon are in full swing through the month, fishing around the full and new moon tides may give you the best shot at conquering the silver king. You can make tarpon fishing as easy or difficult as you like. They are big fish with a large appetite and a palate for a lot of different foods. You can spend the day to get in the perfect position to place a hand tied fly in one’s path in hopes he gobbles it in. Or you can simply anchor up in known tarpon travel lanes and a place a variety of baits out, place the rods in holders, kick back, relax and let them come to you.
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. Blacktip and spinners sharks are strong, fast and acrobatic, often rivaling a tarpon. While shark fishing do not be surprised if you hook a tarpon.
If you are looking to bring home dinner snapper may be your best bet. Decent size mangrove snapper move 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 10or 12-pound fluorocarbon leader may be necessary to fool the larger fish. A fresh block of chum also helps with the bite, especially offshore.
Further offshore in gulf waters American red snapper season reopens this month, plus it is the last month before red grouper season closes. Both require going a good distance to deep water. You may find some decent size grouper beginning around 70 or 80 feet, but for the larger grouper and red snapper you need to fish deeper water well over 100 feet. The month will bring days with flat calm water to make the long ride comfortable.
people who are syndicated that produce lots and lots of editorial content that they send out to various organizations,” Francese said. As for determining the dates for millennials, it all came down to demographics, and the adage of comparing apples to apples.
“In 2010, which is when they did the census, baby boomers were all 45 to 64 years old,” Francese explained. “Now, in order to compare millennials to the baby boomers, because they’re the next boom, you have to have what? Twenty years. And so, in 2010, millennials are people between 15 and 34. And then they work back from there to figure out when they were born.”
If it seems like we’re skipping over a generation, that’s because we are. And for the most part, ad agencies did too.
In 1991, Douglas Coupland wrote his book Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture about the anonymity he and his contemporaries felt growing up in the shadow of the baby boomers. They were products of a 10- to 12-year downturn in birthrates sandwiched between the boomers and the millennials, and although the term stuck with the general population, the generation was the wrong size to matter much to marketers.
It seems unlikely ad agencies will take such a passive approach again. “The ad agencies have a mission and an imperative to bring to their clients news of what’s going on in the marketplace,” Francese said. “And so, inevitably, they segment the American populations into various groups. The necessity to do that means that they sit around and they come up with names.”
Gen Z, next in line after the millennials, has now acquired consumer value, and will become more powerful in the coming years. As that happens, ad agencies will have a perfectly workshopped label ready to slap on spending reports and style section columns. And once Gen Z has aged out of the marketing sweet spot, Gen Alpha will rise up to start taking their place.
The best snook fishing during the summer months is often near the gulf passes and islands. Snook may range in size from under 20 inches to big females over 40 inches. This is mating season with schools found along the beaches and nearby structure with good tide movement. If they’re active and hungry they will pounce on a variety of baits, if not, they can be difficult to entice. Snook season is closed with catch and release only.
Look for redfish under the shade of mangrove shorelines and structure such as docks and piers. Live bait, cut bait and lures all work, just some better than others at different times. An easy and productive method is to soak oily cut bait or crab on bottom and let the scent bring in the fish. It works great for redfish, and often snook and big trout, just be prepared to unhook a number of catfish.
Spotted sea trout, a tasty inshore fish are plentiful throughout the inshore waters. Most are caught over grass flats in 4 to 8 feet of water. Over the summer they can also be caught along the beaches and passes, often mixed with snook. Fishing over grass flats one can expect a mixed bag including ladyfish, mackerel, jack crevalle, sharks, bluefish and other species. It’s possible to hook sea trout on a variety of lures and live baits.
As we enter summer, seasoned anglers prefer to get an early start and back to the dock before the afternoon heat and thunderstorms kick in. If you fish all day or only a few hours, bring plenty of water, refreshments 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.
Stay up to date with fishing regulations by visiting www. myfwc.com. Also, upload the Fish Rules app on your phone. It has current regulations and seasons with pictures to help identify fish.
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.”
