Tropical Harbor Newsletter by tharakanconsulting

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Residents&Friends,

WelcometoJulyinFlorida! Hotsunnydays,followedbyafternoonstorms. Weeds,plants,andgrasslovesummertimeinFlorida. Makesureyour flowerbeds,driveways,andguttersstayweed-free! Also,besureto adjustyourirrigation. Noneedtorunwhenwearereceivingdailyrains. Attheleast,decreasetheruntimesowaterisnotwasted.

AlsoinJuly,ourtownhoststheCaladiumFestivalthisyearisthe34 Annual. ItisJuly25-27. Seemoreinformationbeloworvisit caldiumfestival.org. th

Aquickremindertoresidentswithpets.Weneedvaccinationrecords keptcurrentintheoffice. PleaseemailyourupdateddocumentstoDaria -Office@tropical-harbor.com. Sendaphotowithyourdocumentsand wewillfeatureyourpetasPetoftheMonth!

AswecelebrateourIndependenceDay,wehopeyouenjoythe4 ofJuly festivitiesinyourarea. Typically,wehaveaprettygoodshowoverLake Clayputonbyprivatehomesaroundthelake. Remindertheofficewill beclosedonFriday,July4. WealsohopeourCanadianfriendsenjoy CanadaDaycelebrations. th Wewisheveryoneasafe,healthymonth!

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Holidays & Awarenesses

July Holidays & Awarenesses

July

Watermelon

Ice Cream

7/1 - International Chicken Wing Day

7/1 - International Joke Day

7/3 - Dog Days of Summer begins

7/4 - Independence Day

7/5 - National Apple Turnover Day

7/6 - International Kissing Day

7/7 - National Strawberry Sundae Day

7/8 - National Blueberry Day

7/9 - National Sugar Cookie Day

7/13 - National French Fries Day

7/14 - National Macaroni and Cheese D

7/16 - National Hot Dog Day

7/18 - National Tropical Fruit Day

7/20 - National Ice Cream Day

7/24 - National Tequila Day

7/30 - International Day of Friendship

7/31 - National Avocado Day

cream social 6:00 pm HOA meeting 7:00 pm 4th July 4 Picnic 3:00 pm

am Dingo 6:30 pm 13th 1st Civil War Roundtable 10:30 am

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6:30 pm

If you do not see your event(s) listed, please email office@tropical-harbor.com or click here to complete the form and return it to the office

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If you do not see your name(s) listed, please email office@tropical-harbor.com

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If you do not see your name(s) listed, please email office@tropical-harbor.com

Water Restrictions for Highlands County

Watering is limited to two days per week, for our area. Wednesdays and Saturdays for odd-numbered addresses Thursdays and Sundays for even-numbered addresses. No watering of established lawns should be done on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Fridays.

Watering is prohibited between 10 AM and 4 PM

Also, there is no need to run your irrigation system when we are receiving heavy rains daily. Fines may be issued for residents watering out of compliance.

Southwest Florida Water Management District provides many educational videos, brochures, and articles on water conservation in Florida. We will feature some of these items in the newsletter. Check out the information/links.

Water Conservation Tips Water Conservation Tips

COMMUNITY REMINDERS COMMUNITYREMINDERS

Weeding: Residents are responsible for keeping their flowerbeds, bushes, etc. weeded all year long. Make sure that landscaping in your lot is manageable for you.

Speed limit: The speed limit in the park is 15 miles per hour! We have many walkers, dog walkers, and bicyclists in the park so please slow down and help everyone stay safe! If you are walking during dark hours, please wear light-colored, reflective clothing and carry a flashlight.

Parking: There’s no street parking in Tropical Harbor unless such parking is for short-term purposes of one (1) hour or less. We must keep our streets open for our homeowners to get assistance from emergency vehicles at all times. Please ensure contractors working at your home leave room for vehicles to pass. Laundry and clubhouse parking areas are for residents using those facilities, not for overflow guest parking. Others are subject to being towed unless a parking pass has been obtained from the manager. There is no parking in the white striped areas at the clubhouse and do not block resident driveways.

Guests: Guests must be registered in the office, and pool passes are required for your guests. Be sure to return pool passes when your guests leave. We have switched to a numbered pass system to track them better.

Sales: All prospective buyers and renters need to complete the background application before any final sale or rental and receive approval from our Corporate Office. The office must be notified of any sale or rental before they are final regardless of whether they are past or current residents or renters. Community paperwork must be completed. All sales will have a 4-sided inspection completed through our Corporate Office to ensure buyers agree to any rule compliance issues.

Pet owners: Please bring in your pet’s current shot records as we are updating this information. Pets need to be leashed, attended to and cleaned up after. If you would like your pet featured in the newsletter as Pet of the Month, please send a current photo to the office with a bit of info about your pet. We are receiving complaints about pets owners not following Highlands County laws and community rules. Click here for more information.

Pool: The pool is for the private use of residents and registered guests only. The pool closes at dusk and the gates are locked. Be sure music is turned off when leaving pool area.

COMMUNITY REMINDERS COMMUNITY REMINDERS

Rule 15. x. Driveway posts and chains are permitted only if they are pre-approved by management in writing. Management will have specs on approved posts and chains. Posts and chains may only be used while the home owner is away for the summer months. Occupied homes must remove posts and chains and store. No one is permitted to use a neighbor’s carport without his or her permission. The office should be notified of such use by another person. Do not cross lots of other person without their permission. - Please remove unapproved driveway barriers by July 7 , 2025. th

Arancaria Species of tree (see photo) are not approved in the community. The ones onsite will be removed by Morris Tree Service or Tropical Harbor Maintenance Staff.

New Community Bulletin Board

Be sure to check out the New Community Bulletin Board located near the compactor/roll off. Another way to stay informed about Tropical Harbor!

New Homes For Sale New Homes For Sale

212 Bedford St.

348 Belle Tower Ave.

107 Beauchamp St.

Beaver Run St.

Belle Tower Ave.

202 Beauregard St

Tropical Harbor is a part of the Rickert Properties family. Our Florida communities offer a diverse selection of new models and pre-loved resales.

You can’t go wrong purchasing a Florida dream home here!

Planning on listing your home? We can help you sell it! Your home would be listed through our dealership, Mid-Florida Mobile Homes Sales LLC.

We list new homes and pre-loved ones.

We list on multiple websites including tropical-harbor.com, MyStateMLS, Retirenet.com, and MHVillage.

We are open 6 days a week to show homes. Prospective buyers come to our office first for information. Contact the office!

Crockpot Sausage & Cabbage

Ingredients:

1 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced

1 medium head of green cabbage, chopped into large chunks

4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

3 large carrots, peeled and sliced

1 medium yellow onion, diced

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)

1/2 tsp dried thyme

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Step1:PreptheIngredients

Chopthecabbage,dicethepotatoes,slicethecarrots,dicetheonion,and slicethesausage.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the sliced sausage for 2-3 minutes on each side. This adds extra flavor. Add the potatoes, carrots, onion, and browned sausage to the Crockpot first. Then layer the cabbage on top. Sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour the broth over everything.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and flavors are well combined. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. This dish freezes well too - for up to 3 months.