A Letter From The President –
Whiskey Creek Civic Association
COLE PEACOCK, PRESIDENT, WCCA
Welcome back to all of our seasonal residents! We are all looking forward to cooler temperatures and time with family and friends. As our evenings become darker earlier, please continue to watch out for cyclists, pedestrians, and kids waiting at bus stops. If you see cars speeding or driving aggressively in the neighborhood, please report them to the sheriff’s office.
We’re excited for another fun holiday season in Whiskey Creek! Please join us for the Annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade on Saturday, December 20. The fun begins at 4 p.m., and the parade will begin at sundown. Now is the time to start designing and decorating your cart—the competition gets more creative and festive every year.
Events like the parade and Fall Fest are what make Whiskey Creek so special.
They highlight the spirit of fun, friendship, and community pride that make our neighborhood such a cherished place to call home. You can see it in the way we come together, not only to celebrate, but also to make a difference for the community at large.
If you haven’t yet renewed your Civic Association dues, now is the perfect time—every membership helps keep our community strong! You can renew online at https://whiskeycreeknews.net/membership/.
Thank you for being the heart of Whiskey Creek. Together, we make this such a special place to call home.
Sincerely,
Cole Peacock, President, Whiskey Creek Civic Association
Real Estate Round-Up
BOB OXNARD, REALTOR ®
WHAT IS YOUR INVESTMENT STRATEGY?
For some, a primary financial goal is to get out of debt. It makes little sense to talk about investment options when we are paying high interest on debt. Once we are debt-free, or have only a mortgage or car payment, it makes more sense to consider investment options.
Stocks, bonds, CDs, precious metals, real estate, art, and collectibles are some examples of investment opportunities. A prudent investor will utilize several options to diversify and thereby reduce the risk of loss when one sector underperforms. Diversification is a worthwhile investment strategy. There is wisdom in not putting all your eggs in one basket.
Are you invested in gold? I have a friend who is quick to remind me that his investment in gold has been appreciating well recently. We all know of some stocks that have also performed well in recent months. However, recent performance is not always indicative of future performance. A good example is real estate.
Andrew Carnegie once said that 90% of millionaires became so through owning real estate. Although investors have done well in real estate for decades, some have acknowledged a slump in real estate investments in the past couple of years. This may present an opportunity for investors to rethink real estate in today’s market.
1. The adage, “Buy Low and Sell High” may present a rare opportunity to add to real estate holdings at this time.
2. Real estate is a performing asset. Unlike gold or art, real estate not only appreciates, but can provide income as it grows in value.
3. Some headwinds that affect real estate are diminishing. This is especially true regarding interest rates, which are already starting to fall. Lower rates equate to higher real estate prices. Insurance costs are abating. New insurers are coming to the market and policy rates are declining. This makes real estate more affordable.
There are many ways to invest in real estate. REITs, or real estate investment trusts, allow small investors to participate in large real estate projects. Buying a lot or a rental property or a duplex can allow a small investor to get started.
For someone who is currently renting the home they live in, now may be the best time to make the plunge into homeownership. Parents can invest in their children and real estate by helping their kids with a down payment on their own home. That kind of investment can pay multiple dividends!
Perhaps we don’t have the magical powers of King Midas, who could make gold simply by touching things, but we can make our own home be our castle.
If you have any questions or comments about this article or other real estate issues, please contact Bob Oxnard at whiskeycreeknews@yahoo.com .
What Is The Whiskey Creek Civic Association?
Whiskey Creek Civic Association Membership
SALLY GINS
The mission of the WCCA is to plan for the preservation of our neighborhood and to promote and enhance the general welfare, safety and civic spirit of the Whiskey Creek community! Whiskey Creek has been and continues to be one of the most desired places to live in Southwest Florida. Our goal is to maintain this reputation by bettering our appearance, functionality and camaraderie as a whole. There is no doubt these enhancements will continue to increase your property value!
Why Are We Requesting $125/Year/ Household?
Funds collected are used for the following:
• This community newsletter and its quarterly postage
• The Whiskey Creek News website
• Maintenance of damage and/or upkeep of our community not covered by the MSTBU
• Maintenance of our owners’ directory and membership mailings
• Storage unit for files, holiday lights/decor
• Sponsorship of neighborhood events (Fall Festival, Golf Cart Parade, Battle at the Creek, Chili Cook-Off, and more!)
• Reserve funds for renewing deed restrictions
*All remaining funds thereafter are being allotted toward our goal to upgrade both entrances and the landscape along Whiskey Creek Drive.
What Happens If I Join?
By becoming a member of the Whiskey Creek Civic Association, you are at no obligation other than your financial contribution. We are requesting $125 per household membership. If a full membership is not possible or if more meets your capacity, please give what you can. Our goal is 100% community involvement!
How Many Neighbors Have Joined This Year?
As of September 30, 28% of neighbors have joined as members for the year 2025!
Please help us reach our goal of 100% participation this year! Sign-up and more information regarding the Civic Association can be found on our website: www.WhiskeyCreekNews.net.
Thank you to our most recent members:
Dax and Shannon Fritz
Donald and Susan Hutchinson
If you have questions regarding your membership status, please email wccaacct@ gmail.com.
Neighbor Of The Month
MELISSA METZGER
KEEPING WHISKEY CREEK BEAUTIFUL, ONE PIECE OF TRASH AT A TIME
Every morning along Whiskey Creek Drive, before most of us have had our first sip of coffee, you will see Joe and Sue Swalcy walking with purpose, trash picker in hand, bags at their side, and smiles that say “ We love where we live.”
The Swalcys first came to Whiskey Creek in 2010 as snowbirds from western New York. Like many who fall in love with Southwest Florida, it did not take long before they decided to make it their full-time home. About five years ago, after noticing a neighbor quietly picking up litter during morning walks, they decided to join in.
“Someone was already doing it, and we thought, why not help?” they shared. “So we bought a trash picker and started walking.” What began as a simple gesture of appreciation for their neighborhood soon became a daily habit. Rain or shine, they stroll the familiar streets, collecting what others leave behind.
Though they have not found anything too shocking (this morning’s most unusual discovery was a lone tube of toothpaste) what they do find are countless opportunities to make Whiskey Creek a little cleaner and a little kinder. Many neighbors honk, wave, or stop to say thank you as they pass, grateful for the couple’s quiet consistency.
Their efforts did not go unnoticed. Neighbor Janice Smeigh, who nominated them, shared, “Their quiet selflessness in keeping our community clean is truly commendable. Every day, they can be seen voluntarily picking up litter. Not for recognition or praise, but simply out of care for where we live.”
Janice went on to say that Joe and Sue “embody the heart of Whiskey Creek,” leading not through words but through action. “They remind us that being part of a community means participating, not just posting online,” she said. “Let’s all strive to follow their lead and be part of the solution.”
From keeping the streets free of litter to helping local wildlife thrive in a cleaner environment, the Swalcys’ daily act of service reflects the best of what it means to be a Whiskey Creek neighbor, humble, caring, and community-minded.
Thank you, Joe and Sue, for making every morning a little brighter and every street a little cleaner. Your example inspires us all.
KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES THE SPOTLIGHT?
Whether it’s neighbors like Joe and Sue who quietly make a difference or a yard that stops you in your tracks with its beauty, we want to celebrate it!
If you know someone who goes above and beyond whether through service, kindness, or curb appeal, let’s give them the recognition they deserve.
Send your nominations to: wccayardofthemonth@gmail.com
Let’s keep honoring the people (and places) that make Whiskey Creek a cleaner, kinder, and more beautiful community to call home.
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Crossword Puzzle
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6. Rip up 11. Ballroom dance 12. Honors
15. Got together 16. Cookout
17. American Medical Association
18. Argues
20. An uncle 21. Approaching
23. Any thing
24. A claim of rights
25. Leg joint
26. Play parts
27. Split
28. Indian dress
29. Gooey stuff
30. Monarch
31. Rumor mill
34. Detest
36. Provided with food
37. Letters and postcards
41. Celebration
42. Broadcasts
43. Short skirt
44. “Oh dear!”
45. Frosts, as a cake
46. Rear end
47. Pale
48. Plaudits
51. Large 52. Personified 54. Illusion 56. Algae
57. Luxurious
58. Category 59. Shooting sport DOWN
1. Endurance
2. Director
3. Finish
4. Ancient
5. Was a passenger
6. Thin layers of rock
7. A group of concubines
8. Smears
9. Before, in poetry
10. Mislead
13. Timber
14. Notices
15. Financial institutions
16. Conflict site
19. Arm muscle
22. Summit
24. Problem
26. Food thickener
27. Hurry on foot
30. Disposes
32. Fish eggs
33. Contrariwise
34. Ablaze
35. Squishy seat
38. Aviation station
39. Perception
40. Feudal lord
42. Give in
44. Dazzles
45. More aloof
48. Gulf port
49. Little devils
50. Comes from cows
53. Anagram of “woe”
55. Regret
CROSSWORD SOLUTION IN THIS ISSUE
Exciting Updates At Whiskey Creek Country Club
There’s a lot happening at Whiskey Creek Country Club! Our team has been working hard behind the scenes to complete a series of updates that will elevate the entire member and guest experience. We’re thrilled to welcome our new chef, who is bringing fresh ideas and a delicious new menu to the table.
While we don’t have a specific reopening date just yet, we anticipate celebrating our grand reopening this fall. We can’t wait to share the new and improved Whiskey Creek Country Club with the entire community!
BOB BEVILLE
Whiskey Creek Security Report September 2025
It was a typical month for our Lee County Sheriff’s Office patrols in our community with numerous warnings but with one notable exception.
On September 20 Detective Deak issued two traffic warnings and one alarm call for service. On the 15th at 2:46 p.m., this same detective was approached by an autistic male and after some time he was safely relocated. The detective’s presence in the community may have easily saved an endangered male from being missing. This call lasted the rest of his shift where he parked in visible locations completing paperwork for the call.
All the deputies move throughout Whiskey Creek from McGregor to College Parkway to deter speeders and those that are cutting through our community and do not stop at our four-way stops on Whiskey Creek Drive.
FUNNY ONE-LINERS
As I have mentioned before, I will occasionally stop and speak with the deputies and thank them for being so visible. I had an old parking ticket receipt that I had paid online and had held on to it in case it ever came up if I was ever stopped and had my driver’s license checked. So, I was speaking with Detective Deak and thought I would have him run my driver’s license just to make sure it was paid. I was clear (thankfully), but he did notice I had a stop sign warning here in Whiskey Creek years ago! He also checked Michelle’s as well. She was good too.
So, if you would like to stop and chat with a deputy, I am sure they would not mind checking your driver’s license to make sure you do not have something that you might not be aware of.
As Halloween is Friday, October 31 and Whiskey Creek is an extremely popular “Trick or Treating” neighborhood, please be careful if you are out walking with your kids or driving through the neighborhood. Most people are shocked when they find out how bad I am as an electrician. Keep the dream alive—hit your snooze button.
GIGGLE CORNER
I lost 25% of my roof last night ... oof.
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Tellabration 2025! A Celebration
MARY LOU WILLIAMS
The Tamiami Tale Tellers will present “ Stories By Heart” at Tellabration 2025, a celebration of the art of storytelling for adults, teens and school-age children.
The Tamiami Tale Tellers, a local storytelling guild and member of the Florida Storytelling Association, has presented Tellabration locally for 30-plus years. This year it will be held on Saturday, November 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Peace Community Church, 17671 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers Beach 33931. Admission is free and open to the public, but donations will be accepted to support the use of the venue.
Tellabration is an annual event held the weekend prior to Thanksgiving in communities across the USA and in many other countries around the world. Our performance will feature eight storytellers who will perform a variety of stories, some funny, some poignant. Marilyn Graham will be our emcee. The other tellers will be Lisa Leonhardt, Mary Charles, Janice Beever, Lynn Jaffe, Mary Lou Williams, Joel Ying, Pamela Minton and Jackie Byers.
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Tellabration is the result of a dream of J. G. Pinkerton, who envisioned an international festival as a means of building community support for storytelling and of providing storytellers with a way of sharing their love of the art form with the community.
Celebration Of Storytelling
The first event was launched in1988 by the Connecticut Storytelling Center. By 1997 there were Tellabration events on every continent except Antarctica. The tradition continues to the present day.
Storytelling is not reading aloud, but making the story come alive for the listener through verbal imagery, vocal variety and all the tools of the actor ’s trade.
The Tamiami Tale Tellers, an informal group of tale spinners, hold monthly meetings on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m., at All Faiths Church on McGregor Boulevard. The meetings are free and the public is welcome. Call (239) 849-7666 for more information.
JACKIE BYERS JANICE BEEVER JOEL YING
LYNN JAFFE
MARY CHARLES
Continental Women’s Club
The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, December 11 at 11:30 a.m. Our program will feature a presentation about the Gulf Coast Humane Society’s Silver Paws VIP Program. This program is all about giving senior pets, that are adopted from the shelter, the second chance they deserve and is open to seniors 65 years of age and older, including those living in assisted living facilities. The goal is to help senior pets (ages 7 and up) find their way into warm, loving environments—whether through permanent adoption or temporary fostering.
The meetings are being held at The Hideaway Country Club, 5670 Trailwinds Drive, Fort Myers 33907. The cost to attend the luncheon is $28. Please call Liz Paul at (239) 691-7561 by the deadline of Tuesday, December 2 for meal selection and to make a reservation.
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.
APPLE CRANBERRY BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD
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Thanksgiving is almost here! Are you looking to add some bright flavors and crisp texture to your holiday meal? This Apple Cranberry Brussels Sprouts Salad is a fresh take on a traditional side dish, and it’s easy to make!
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small clove garlic, grated
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey
2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed, shaved or finely chopped (about 8 cups)
1 Honeycrisp apple, cored, thinly sliced
2 ounces mature aged Cheddar, shredded
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
DIRECTIONS
Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, mustard, pepper, and syrup until combined. Add Brussels sprouts and toss until coated. Let sit, tossing occasionally, at least 20 minutes and up to 4 hours.
Step 2
When ready to serve, fold in apples, cheese, cranberries, and pine nuts.
Montage Women’s Club
The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We normally meet on the fourth Thursday of each month. Our August meeting took place at the Hilton Garden Inn (Captiva Ballroom), 12600 University Drive, Fort Myers 33908, on the corner of College Parkway at the Summerlin Road overpass. Meetings begin at 11:30 a.m. with a short social period followed by lunch at noon followed by an informative speaker program and a short business meeting.
Within the organization are various interest groups for members’ participation. Membership is open to both year-round and seasonal residents. We welcome you to visit Montage for a luncheon.
Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20 (a week early due to Thanksgiving holiday). Our speaker will be Pete Corradino from Everglades Day Safari. Pete will be sharing his knowledge of the ecosystem in the Everglades and the tours he operates.
Luncheon fee is $30 per person, the November main entree option will be a traditional turkey meal with mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. The vegan option will be a stuffed bell pepper with quinoa and black beans with fresh fruit for dessert.
If you would like to attend a Montage meeting, need further information, or would like to make a reservation, please call Rita Artwohl at (239) 703-7787. Reservations cutoff to attend this meeting is noon, Thursday, Nov. 13.
Catch The Action
CAPT. BILL RUSSELL
NOVEMBER ON THE WATER
This month we have days with pleasant weather and often combine summer and winter fishing conditions from week to week. As cool fronts drop down the state our coastal waters are cooling down. With the change, fish are transitioning from summer to winter patterns. November brings a mix of warm and cool weather.
Fishing for sea trout is a great option as the weather cools as they’re often plentiful and feeding on small baitfish. As we near the end of the month and water temperature continues to drop, shrimp and shrimp-type artificial lures become the top baits as smaller baitfish become scarce. As we switch to shrimp, pompano catches increase as they feed on crustaceans and mollusks. Small bucktail and pompanostyle jigs work great when slowly bounced across a sandy bottom. When under power, if you notice one or several silver fish skip off your wake, it is most likely pompano. Not sure why they do it, but it’s a great way to locate them, and they run in schools. Circle back around and fish the area and you’re often rewarded.
It can be a great time for targeting redfish and snook if it doesn’t get too cold too quick. Redfish can tolerate a sudden drop in temperature, but snook not so much.
Snook are on the move from their summer homes around the beaches and relocating throughout the inshore waters. If it remains relatively warm, they are feeding over inshore flats, oyster bars, shorelines, and sand holes. If it turns cold quickly, they will seek shelter from the cold in protected areas like canals, rivers, and shorelines with deep water. It’s still a little early in the season for hard cold fronts but they are possible. Schools of redfish that prowled the inshore waters over the last few months move offshore or break up. It’s possible to run into a school, but most reds will be in pairs or small bunches. Look for reds tailing over shallow flats on the lowest tides and in the same areas as previously mentioned for snook. Snook, redfish, and large sea trout are often caught together.
Spanish mackerel, bluefish, small sharks, ladyfish, and jack crevalle are foraging on bait schools inshore and off the beaches.
A short distance offshore bait pods get harassed by both Spanish and king mackerel, plus bonito, and an occasional blackfin tuna. Expect some big sharks and possibly tarpon and cobia hanging around the feeding activity as well.
As the month wears on and the water gets cooler, sheepsheads are on the move and hold up around structure in nearshore gulf waters and inshore. Fish them inshore along the beaches and passes, and around deeper oyster bars, creeks, and docks or bridges.
The first run of sheepsheads generally shows on nearshore reefs and hard bottom or ledges. Nearshore reefs are a good place to run into everything from tasty snapper to giant goliath grouper. Coordinates for all man-made artificial reefs are available to the public and make a great day trip on a calm day. Some of the most productive reefs are well within sight of land in 30- to 50-foot depths. Also, keep an eye out for tripletail hanging just under the surface around floating debris and buoys.
As the busy season kicks in, our weather is often great. On the water is a great way to spend time away from the crowds and catch a fish or two.
Keep up to date with fishing regulations by visiting Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission at www.myfwc. com . Also, upload the Fish Rules app on your phone. It has current regulations 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 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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Consumer Alerts
THIS MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT SEASON, LEARN HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS
Every year, scammers get more active around Medicare Open Enrollment Period, trying to get your money, information, or both. As you consider your health coverage and prescription options during this period (October 15 to December 7), learn to spot the scams.
First, know that scammers often impersonate Medicare and contact you unexpectedly. They might sound professional and even have some of your personal information. They’ll say you need a “new” or “updated” Medicare card and ask for your Medicare, bank account, or credit card number. But real Medicare cards are free and mailed to you automatically. And true Medicare representatives won’t call, text, or email you out of the blue to ask for your numbers or a payment.
Here are some ways to protect yourself from Medicare scams during Open Enrollment— and year-round.
• Ignore unexpected calls from anyone who demands you share Medicare, personal, or financial information. Medicare will only ask you to verify information if you contact them first, and they won’t try to sell you anything or tell you to pay for your Medicare card. Only scammers do that.
• Don’t rely on your caller ID. It might show Medicare’s name or phone number, but caller ID can be faked. To check it out, hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800633-4227).
• Get help to compare costs, coverage, and plans. Contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for assistance. And find information about your coverage options at Medicare.gov – the official U.S. government site for Medicare – or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE.
Report Medicare impersonators and other Medicare scams at 1-800-MEDICARE. Then tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
For additional help to prevent, detect, and report potential Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse, contact your local Senior Medicare Patrol.
Seabreeze Communications Expands In Weston And South Miami-Dade With Launch Of Two Community News Sites
Seabreeze Communications is excited to announce the upcoming launch of WestonTogether.com , created in partnership with the Weston Chamber of Commerce, and SouthDadeSpotlight.com , developed in collaboration with the South Dade Chamber of Commerce.
Both platforms are designed to bring local news, events, and stories directly to residents, businesses, and visitors. Each site will feature a monthly digital magazine, event calendar, and
neighborhood stories that highlight the people and places that make each area unique.
“These new sites reflect our mission to connect communities through accessible, high-quality local media,” said Stephen Miller, president of Seabreeze Communications. “We’re proud to work alongside both Chambers of Commerce to celebrate their cities and support local businesses.”
Both Weston Together and South Dade Spotlight are set to go live January 2026.
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From The Desk Of Sheriff Carmine Marceno...
REMAINING ALERT DURING THE HOLIDAYS
It’s that time of year! Lee County population swells with guests and tourists. Our restaurants and retail stores are brimming with activity, with shoppers and long lines.
While many of us have visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads, there are others with less pleasant thoughts … criminals and thieves.
When out dining or shopping … please avoid complacency.
While we are out and about enjoying the season and each other’s company, less scrupulous individuals are watching and waiting for their victims to become inattentive and vulnerable.
Thieves make their moves when you are not focused on your purse, your wallet, your shopping bags, your cell phone. Their criminal partners may even cause a distraction … bumping into you, asking directions or posing a question, making a loud noise that attracts your immediate attention. When occupied or looking in another direction, one is additionally vulnerable.
Purses left hanging from the back of restaurant seats or left in unattended shopping carts are extremely susceptible to theft. Place handbags on your lap or between your feet while dining. Never leave your bag open or in the shopping cart child seat. Inevitably, you will reach for an item on a shelf, compare prices or search for a particular product. In those brief moments, your purse is accessible to thieves.
Avoid carrying large amounts of cash or utilizing ATMs alone during the evening hours and/or in poorly lit areas. Be certain that you are not being followed when departing from ATMs.
Lastly, do not leave purchases, firearms or other valuables unattended or in plain sight in parked vehicles. Thieves scour parking lots looking for valuables and removing them takes mere seconds.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has increased patrols and added significant resources throughout the county for the holiday season.
Let us all be careful and aware and have a wonderful holiday season!
2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Cole Peacock
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WHISKEY CREEK CIVIC ASSOCIATION
WHISKEY CREEK NEWS
462-5805 colepeacock@comcast.net
Vice President: Wyler Gins 220-1036
Secretary: Kyle DeCicco 810-3729
Treasurer: Justin Gyarmathy
Events Chair: Melissa Metzger
Social Media: Jessica Nolan 462-6885 weathersnolan@gmail.com
Paul Copeland 464-8726 pcopeland@mcgriff.com
Seth Hart seth@boat-trailers.com
Amy Kizmiller Pappas
Bruce Schultz
Dana Hume
COMMITTEES
Deed Restrictions Chair: Seth Hartt seth@boat-trailers.com
Membership: Sally Gins wccaacct@gmail.com
Yard Committee Chair: Melissa Metzger msmetzger1119@gmail.com
Editor: Amy Pappas wcnewseditor@gmail.com
Articles for The Whiskey Creek News must be submitted to the editor by the fourth of the month.
WHISKEY CREEK SECURITY
The Lee County Sheriff’s Department 477-1000
WHISKEY CREEK MSTBU ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Robert E. Beville, Chairman Irrigation 454-1413
Peter J. Boldrin, Secretary Walls 275-0491
Roland T. Kotcamp, Lighting 482-7679 Fitzroy A. Alexander, Landscaping 433-1836
VACANT, Sheriff Detail
Josh Malo, MSTBU Coordinator 533-2308 Cole Peacock 462-5805
Terri Kinsey
Emergency 911
477-1000 Action Coordinator 533-9400 Animal Services 432-2083 Chamber of Commerce SW FL 278-1231
Child Abuse 1-800-962-2873
Code Enforcement 533-8895
Dead Animal Removal 949-6246
Div. of Motor Vehicles 533-6000
Elder Helpline 211 Emergency Management 477-3600
Health Dept. 332-9556
Fraud Line 477-1242
Lee County D. O. T. 533-8580
1-800-772-1213 Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
533-8181