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Sea Pines in Hudson, Florida Volume XII, Issue IX S S EA EA P P INES INES N N EWS EWS Vice President’s Message 1 Veteran's Corner 2 Sheriff’s Newsletter 3 Tides 4 Important Numbers 5 Coastal Cleanup and Adopt-A-Road 6 West Pasco Art Guild 8 Inside this issue: September 2020 [email protected] A Gulf Side Community Message from the President Message from the Vice President SeaPines-FL.com Happy September to everyone in Sea Pines! I hope everyone is staying happy and healthy. As many of you know Septem- ber brings us the peak of hurricane sea- son which falls on Sept 10th. It’s a good practice this time of year to go ahead and stock up on possible hurricane sup- plies and plenty of water. Having a solid evacuation plan in multiple directions is never a bad idea either. For those of you who have access to FaceBook or YouTube, Mike’s Weather Page is a great resource of information. He does live broadcasts daily and gives a solid review of potential or named storms. His website wwww.spaghettimodels.com has any and all information you could ask for including all official information from the National Hurricane Center, as well as, all updated hurricane models. We have a few items on our agenda for the September board members meet- ing. We, as a board, will be discussing what is the best way to hold our first association meeting since the Covid-19 pandemic started. State and federal mandates dictate seating and building capacity and we will be discussing how to hold a public meeting safely within those guidelines before the scheduled meeting on Sept 16th. We have received and reviewed, as a board, the findings of our attorney John Renke and posted those findings in full on our website www.seapines-fl.com for anyone to review. We have a coastal cleanup scheduled for September 19th at 8 am. Anyone who would like to help clean up our neighbor- hood can meet us at 7:50 at the club house. As always we will be cleaning up along Old Dixie, as well as, by boat on the canals. Anyone wishing to clean up trash and debris by boat feel free to use the dumpster which will be located at the club house to dispose of any materi- als you pickup. We greatly appreciate peo- ple volunteering to help keep Sea Pines clean. Many of you may have noticed the work being done on the culverts running under Yachtsman. We have been working with the county since 2016 to get the four cul- verts which run under Yachtsman re- placed. These culverts have collapsed and are obviously not allowing water to flow from the north side of Yachtsman to the south side as originally designed. This is causing a lack of flow and flush during the high and low tide cycles and thus causing the water on the south side of Yachtsman to become full of sediment and remain stagnant. Currently we need four more easements granted to the county to per- form the required work. These easements will allow the county to remove and replace the collapsed culverts, fix any issues with the current “walls” which are adjacent to each culvert and make sure we don’t have a collapse of Yachtsman. Lastly, IF we are able to sort out a safe and effective way to hold our community association meeting on September 16th, we will be revisiting the topic of adding an electric gate to the entrance of Southwind Park. This topic was discussed in detail at previous meetings and a motion was made and passed to hold a vote at our May meet- ing. Unfortunately due to Covid-19 that meeting was canceled and we went into our summer break season. Hopefully we can hold the upcoming meeting, answer any questions regarding the gate and vote as a community to get it installed so we can control access to Southwind Park to residents only and within the park hours. Hope everyone stays safe and healthy and we can see each other on September 16th. Jeromy Gamble VP Sea Pines
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Sea Pines in Hudson, Florida
Volume XII, Issue IX
SSEAEA PPINESINES NNEWSEWS
Vice President’s Message 1
Veteran's Corner 2
Sheriff’s Newsletter 3
Tides 4
Important Numbers 5
Coastal Cleanup and
Adopt-A-Road
6
West Pasco Art Guild 8
Inside this issue:
September 2020 [email protected]
A Gulf Side Community
Message from the President
Message from the Vice President
SeaPines-FL.com
Happy September to everyone in Sea
Pines!
I hope everyone is staying happy and
healthy. As many of you know Septem-
ber brings us the peak of hurricane sea-
son which falls on Sept 10th. It’s a good
practice this time of year to go ahead
and stock up on possible hurricane sup-
plies and plenty of water. Having a solid
evacuation plan in multiple directions is
never a bad idea either. For those of you
who have access to FaceBook or
YouTube, Mike’s Weather Page is a
great resource of information. He does
live broadcasts daily and gives a solid
review of potential or named storms. His
website wwww.spaghettimodels.com has
any and all information you could ask
for including all official information from
the National Hurricane Center, as well
as, all updated hurricane models.
We have a few items on our agenda
for the September board members meet-
ing. We, as a board, will be discussing
what is the best way to hold our first
association meeting since the Covid-19
pandemic started. State and federal
mandates dictate seating and building
capacity and we will be discussing how
to hold a public meeting safely within
those guidelines before the scheduled
meeting on Sept 16th.
We have received and reviewed, as a
board, the findings of our attorney John
Renke and posted those findings in full
on our website www.seapines-fl.com for
anyone to review.
We have a coastal cleanup scheduled
for September 19th at 8 am. Anyone who
would like to help clean up our neighbor-
hood can meet us at 7:50 at the club
house. As always we will be cleaning up
along Old Dixie, as well as, by boat on
the canals. Anyone wishing to clean up
trash and debris by boat feel free to use
the dumpster which will be located at
the club house to dispose of any materi-
als you pickup. We greatly appreciate peo-
ple volunteering to help keep Sea Pines
clean.
Many of you may have noticed the work
being done on the culverts running under
Yachtsman. We have been working with
the county since 2016 to get the four cul-
verts which run under Yachtsman re-
placed. These culverts have collapsed and
are obviously not allowing water to flow
from the north side of Yachtsman to the
south side as originally designed. This is
causing a lack of flow and flush during the
high and low tide cycles and thus causing
the water on the south side of Yachtsman
to become full of sediment and remain
stagnant. Currently we need four more
easements granted to the county to per-
form the required work. These easements
will allow the county to remove and replace
the collapsed culverts, fix any issues with
the current “walls” which are adjacent to
each culvert and make sure we don’t have
a collapse of Yachtsman.
Lastly, IF we are able to sort out a safe
and effective way to hold our community
association meeting on September 16th, we
will be revisiting the topic of adding an
electric gate to the entrance of Southwind
Park. This topic was discussed in detail at
previous meetings and a motion was made
and passed to hold a vote at our May meet-
ing. Unfortunately due to Covid-19 that
meeting was canceled and we went into
our summer break season. Hopefully we
can hold the upcoming meeting, answer
any questions regarding the gate and vote
as a community to get it installed so we
can control access to Southwind Park to
residents only and within the park hours.
Hope everyone stays safe and healthy
and we can see each other on September
16th.
Jeromy Gamble
VP Sea Pines
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curious about the local area, contact me or visit
my website for more information. I am local to
the area and live in Sea Pines. So if you see me
out and about, wave.
The Veterans Corner
By James Alling
Happy September Sea Pines! As social distancing and isolation
continue some of you veterans may be going a little stir crazy.
Well here and across the country VA medical facilities are ex-
panding services, including previously cancelled elective proce-
dures and routine in-person appointments. Along with these
services, they have begun welcoming back their volunteers
carefully and gradually with several safeguards. Also, based
on critical needs, they have created new volunteer roles,
adapted some, and continue to pause others. So before showing
up for work, volunteers should obtain approval and complete
orientation and safety training. Like everyone at VA facilities,
they need to wear a face covering and follow physical distanc-
ing guidelines while on duty. They also need to consent to
health screenings, including temperature checks, prior to en-
tering the facility. Volunteers interested in returning to work
or volunteering with the VA in some capacity should contact
their local Voluntary Service office to discuss current facility
needs and their interests. If you are in a high-risk category,
they ask that you continue to stay at home until this pandemic
winds down. Lastly, if you need more information about who to
contact, please visit https://www.volunteer.va.gov/
directory/ and click “VOLUNTEER OR DONATE NOW.”
Next, since the onset of COVID-19, the VA has been hyper
focused on healthy living to assist your immune system
should you become ill. They have released a monthly series
online called “Fresh Focus Podcast” focused on healthy die-
tary choices. This month’s topic has been “All About Pro-
tein” and its benefits. Protein plays a huge role in weight
management. It helps reduce your appetite and curb crav-
ings because it requires the most calories to digest. Fur-
thermore, since protein helps preserve lean body mass, it
can help to make sure that the weight you lose is mostly fat.
Good sources include foods such as meat, dairy products,
legumes, grains, nuts, seeds, and some vegetables. Some
less healthy sources include foods like processed meats,
fried foods, and highly processed protein-enriched foods.
The amount of protein you need in order to feel your best
will depend on several factors: your age, activity level, goals,
and underlying health conditions. Meeting your optimal
requirement is necessary for good immune function, a
healthy metabolism, weight management, and performance.
A good rule of thumb is to eat at least half your body weight
(in pounds) in grams of protein. For more information, visit
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77637/fresh-focus-5-
healthy-plate-method-about-protein/.
Lastly, if you are having immediate issues that do not re-
quire calling 911, please call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-
800-273-8255 and press 1, or chat online at VeteransCri-
sisLine.net/Chat, or you can text them at 838255. See you
next month and feel free to email me with any general Vet-
eran’s related questions!
James
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PSO Narcotics Unit Removes 435K
Lethal Fentanyl Doses from Pasco
Streets
Sheriff Chris Nocco recently announced a
series of significant drug busts in Pasco
County, which included 435,000 lethal
doses of fentanyl. Pasco Sheriff’s Office’s
Narcotics Unit arrested four individuals
for a litany of charges including traffick-
ing in fentanyl, possession of cocaine with
intent to sell, felon in possession of a fire-
arm, trafficking in cocaine, trafficking in
MDMA and possession of methampheta-
mines with intent to distribute.
Overdoses in Pasco have spiked recently,
with May and June seeing 258 overdoses,
55 of which were fatal. A lethal dose of
fentanyl is just two milligrams, which is
roughly the size of a grain of rice. In addi-
tion to fentanyl, drugs such as cocaine and
methamphetamines were removed from
the streets, as were paraphernalia and
firearms. “Those drug traffickers are out
there poisoning our community and poi-
soning people in our families,” said Sheriff
Nocco. “They’re causing pain and suffering
for so many that have seen their loved
ones fall into this trap.”
Unlike television shows, where crimes get
solved in an hour, taking down these oper-
ations takes time. To ensure PSO presents
a robust case to the State Attorney’s Of-
fice, deputies and detectives work diligent-
ly to ensure operations like these are done
well and in accordance with local, state
and federal laws.
In speaking about the recent overdoses,
Sheriff Nocco reiterated that PSO is here
to help those with addictions. “That is
what law enforcement should be doing,”
he said. “Helping those people with ad-
diction, getting them help and putting
them in the right direction, get them in
the health care community.”
Sheriff Nocco also vowed to continue to
take down these traffickers through con-
tinued investigations. “When you talk
about 435,000 lethal doses, and we’ve
lost 55 people, this scourge is killing our
community,” he said. He continued with
a message to drug dealers in Pasco,
“know that the Pasco Sheriff’s Office and
federal agents are coming after you hard
and it’ll be with passion.”
Investigations into crimes such as these
often start with a tip from the communi-
ty about illegal activity. PSO encourages
the community to continue to call in tips
about drug houses and activity. The PSO
Crime Tips Line is 1-800-706-2488, or
you can report a tip online at PascoSher-
iff.com.
If you or someone you know has an ad-
diction issue, please reach out to get
help. In addition to sharing resources on
our social media platforms, PSO also has
a section on their website for community-
based resources for not only substance
abuse, but also mental health, homeless-
ness, youth and family services, suicide,
autism and veterans services.
PASCO SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEWSLETTER September 2020
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NOTE: For Hudson & Hudson Creek, subtract approx. :40 minutes
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IMPORTANT NUMBERSIMPORTANT NUMBERS
EMERGENCY 911
FIRE 911
PASCO COMMUNICATIONS DEP. 727 847-8102
CODE ENFORCEMENT 727 847-8171
ANIMAL CONTROL 727 834-3216
ABUSE HOTLINE 800 962-2873
U.S. COAST GUARD 727 896-5666
CONSUMER AFFAIRS 727 847-8106
HOSPITAL (BAYONET) 727 819-2929
WATER 727 847-8131
ELECTRIC (WREC) 727 868-9465
POST OFFICE (US 19) 727 819-0073
REPUBLIC SANITATION 727 868-2566
FLORIDA WILDLIFE COMMISSION 888-404-3922
Committees
Boat Ramp
Jeromy Gamble 352-428-6533
Jerry Sweet 727-857-6204
Sunshine
Vacant
Activities and Events
Cookie Miller 352-650-0140
Welcoming Committee
Vacant
Mowing
Pat Piccininno, 727 863-4268
Adopt-a-Road
Ernie Reed 727 364-5907
Membership Dues — BILLING
Jerry Sweet 727 857-6204
Newsletter
Jerry Sweet 727 857-6204
Parks
Roger Chillura 727-919-6225
Website
Sara Hernandez 727-644-9053
Club House Rental
Jerry Sweet 727 857-6204
Your hauler is required by ordinance to pick up recy-cles at least twice a month. Some haulers pick them
up more often. Please contact your hauler for your
specific Recycle Pickup Schedule.
If you have a problem, please contact your hauler first
to try to resolve the problem. If you are not success-
ful with this approach, contact Pasco County Recy-
cling at (727) 847-8041.
Accurate Waste Systems (727) 375-5797
County Recycling (888) 522-5794
Parker & Sons Sanitation (727) 845-1024
Progressive (West) 727-847-9100
(West Central) 727-849-3333
Republic (727) 868-2566
Waste Aid (727) 842-9309
Waste Management (800) 255-7172
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Civic Association Officers & Board
President VACANT
Vice President
Jeromy Gamble 352-428-6533
Secretary
Sara Hernandez 727-644-9053
Treasurer
Jerry Sweet 727-857-6204
Board Member
Vacant (Canal Side)
Roger Chillura (Woodland Side) 727-919-6225
Matt Copeland (At Large) 813-778-8007
Registered Agent 727-364-5907
Matt Copeland
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COASTAL CLEANUP AND ADOPT-A-ROAD
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19 8:00 AM
AT THE CLUBHOUSE
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West Pasco Art Guild’s General Membership Meeting will be held via Zoom at 5:00 pm on September
14th followed by an Artists Brushes Demonstration by Sarah Hanson. Lionel Sanchez will begin a “Florida
Rural Landscapes” 5-Week Workshop Series on September 13th. Each session will focus on how to create
thumbnail sketches to establish contrast (values, lights and darks); use an initial watercolor wash to prepare your
paper for the landscape; build up pigment-rich watercolor washes for greater contrast, and complete your painting
with calligraphy and final touches. For more information or to register, visit Facebook or our Web-
site, WestPascoArtGuild.Org.
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Suncoast Docks
The "Do it Yourself " Supply store and more…
727-484-5148
12635 U.S.HWY 19 Hudson Fl, 34667 Dock Supplies - Dock Kits - Flotations - Hardware
ORDER YOUR SEA PINES LOGO ON...ORDER YOUR SEA PINES LOGO ON...
Sweat Shirt — $16.00
Polo (Gildan) — $14.50
Hooded front zipper sweatshirt — $22.00
T-shirt — $9.00
Jacket — $36.00
Must be paid in full at the time of order; Cash or Check
Call Brenda Duncan 727 226-0093 or
Email [email protected]
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Sea Pines Civic Association
Sea Pines, west of Old Dixie Highway Photo by Kitty Nicolai
ADVERTISE IN THIS NEWSLETTER
Business Cards $ 5.00 per issue or $60 per yr.
¼ Page $ 10.00 per issue or $120 per yr.
½ Page $ 15.00 per issue or $180 per yr.
Full Page $ 25.00 per issue or $300 per yr.
If interested in advertising:
Drop off your ad at the Clubhouse (mail slot in the door) or
Mail your ad to: Sea Pines Civic Association. 7817 Gulf Way, Hudson FL 34667 or
(Preferably) send your high-resolution ad electronically to:
Make check payable to Sea Pines Civic Association (no cash please)
Call Jerry Sweet at 727-857-6204 if you have questions.
Deadline is the 20th of the month to appear in the following month’s issue
Sea Pines Civic Association
7817 Gulf Way
Hudson, FL 34667
President ……………………..……............Vacant
Vice President …………………..................Jeromy Gamble
Secretary …………………………..............Sara Hernandez
Treasurer …………………………...…..... Jerry Sweet
Board Member …………………………... Roger Chillura Board Member ……………………..…..…Matt Copeland
Board Member …………………………....Vacant
Registered Agent...............................................Matt Copeland
Sea Pines Newsletter Editor.……….…...... Jerry Sweet
Sea Pines in Hudson, Florida
Officers and Board 2020
Association dues are payable
on the 1st of January of each year.
Membership Fee………......…..….... $50.00
Boat Ramp Fee ……………….….…. $20.00
Non-Member Boat Ramp Fee ...….. $70.00
Boat Ramp Electronic Fobs
Boat ramp fobs may be purchased from Jerry Sweet, 7222 Mako Dr. Please call in advance 727-857-6204. YOU MUST BE A PROPERTY OWNER IN SEA PINES Sea Pines Membership……………………………………… ..………….$50.00 BOAT RAMP FOB Sea Pines Member………………………………..….$20.00 BOAT RAMP FOB Non-Member …..….……….……………………...….$70.00 Lost Fob ……………………………….……………………………...……..$40.00 NOTE: Lost FOB codes will be removed from system.
You will receive a DECAL for your boat trailer. Do not forget to re-lock the gate after using the boat ramp. If you do not plan on using your FOB, you can turn it in to Jerry Sweet and we will pay you $5.00. Please call in advance: 727-857-6204.
