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Home of the Month

The October “Home of the Month” belongs to Karen Moritz at 3000 13th St. W. Karen has done extensive remodeling inside and out to bring out the “curb appeal” of her home. Thanks to her sister, Pat Nizborski, for recommending her for “Home of the Month”. Congratulations!

Thought For The DayLife is not about how many breaths you take...

It’s about how many moments take your breath away.

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The Tropic IslesBreezesOctober 2016Tropic Isles • 1503 28th Ave. West • Palmetto, Florida 34221 • (941) 721-8888 • Website: www.TropicIsles.net

Meet Your New NeighborsBy Cindy Shaw

Here are two new faces in Tropic Isles. They are Gary and Vickie Rease at 223 Bimini Dr. The Reases will be part-time res-idents, spending their summers at their cottage on Tar Island located on the St. Lawrence Seaway in Ontario, Canada. Gary is retired from Kodak after 30 years and then worked an additional 9 years as a project manager for Air Systems (ASB). After raising their two children, Casey (39) and Meredith (36), Vickie spent 11 years driving a school bus full of kindergarten, first, and second graders. Their son, Casey, lives in St. Petersburg with his wife. Their daughter, Meredith, lives with her husband and their 2 grandchildren- Rease (8) and Matthew (3), in Powell, OH. The Reases are both Air Force Veterans who met 45 years ago while in the service. Originally from Ontario, NY they enjoy boat-ing and traveling. Gary joined the TI Golf League and also enjoys fishing. Vickie wants to learn to play shuffleboard and is taking lessons here in the park. After visiting their friends in Palmetto 8 years ago, they drove through the park and kept coming back. Finally, in January 2016 they bought their place on Bimini Dr. They had been renting on Basin St. since October 1, 2015, while they did a little work on their house. They finally moved into their new place in the spring. We are happy to have Gary and Vickie become part of our community. Please give them a warm Tropic Isles welcome.

Meet your new part-time neighbor, Mike Grant, at 2843 Trinidad Way. Mike is single and resides in Independence, IA. He discov-ered Tropic Isles while visiting his friends in Sarasota and took a drive through our park. Mike retired from working as a machine maintenance technician at John Deere for 31 years. Mike has two children—Micah (50) and Brian (46). He also has 3 grand-children—Jordan (22), Leah (20), and Keaton (18). Mike enjoys fishing, sightseeing, walking, and biking. Please give a warm Tropic Isles welcome to Mike Grant.

Halloween Dance October 29, 7 PM

Bobby Remp

Details on page 15.

- Tropic Isles - October 2016

Summer in St. Croix(or Frank and Sharon’s Excellent Adventure)

Back in April when most folks that are headed north for the summer are packing and starting their trips, Frank and I accepted a job in St. Croix for the summer and headed south. The job was as a “Captain & Mate” position for the summer on a 65’ CT ketch, the Wildflower.

St. Croix is a lovely laid-back island, with friend-ly people, and gorgeous beaches. They drive on the left-hand side of the road and have the worst roads in any of the United States Territories. This island is one of the U.S. Virgin Islands. En-

glish (sort of ) is the language and American currency is used. It is sparsely populated with postcard-like vistas around every turn. It is unique in its climate diversity for such a small island. It has a rain forest at the west end and cactus growing at the east end. Although the boat needed lots of work, we did manage to sneak in one charter with the owner and his friends to the British Virgin Islands. We also had the opportunity to spend a few weeks in St. Martin, where the boat had to have some of the work done. It was a wonderful “working” sort of vacation and we got to visit some very beautiful places! By the time the summer was up, however, we were really glad to head home to pack up to return to Tropic Isles!

Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

Woulf VaCationTina’s daughter Chrissy Mazzotta, Doug Woulf, and Tina Woulf spent time in the Adirondack Mountains in July.

Doug & Tina Woulf at the Raquette River.

Tina Woulf at the Wild Center Museum in Tupper Lake, NY.

John Davis, Dale Burbie, and Clyde Martin on Lake Creek Lake in Jeff Wallace’s pontoon boat in Wisconsin this August.

Dave and Trish Spangler visited their family in San Pedro, CA before Dave’s fishing trip. This picture includes their

son, Kevin, their daughter-in-law, Chea, Trish’s sister and her husband, with their older son and daughter.

Don and Mary Beth Stotts visited Niagara Falls, NY

in September.

This is Mary Beth Stotts after riding in a helicopter over Niagara Falls. Next to her is Tom Culbreth Jr. whose parents live at 193 Bimini. He owns the helicopter company. What a blast!

Here’s a picture of our family b e f o r e t h e taping of the g a m e s h o w Fa m i l y Fe u d . It was aired on Sept. 22 and 23. They are called

the Huber family (even though 3 of them are Williams). The 3 on the left are mine. From the left is Jim Huber, Tom Bertsch, Shanna Williams Huber, Shelley Williams Bertsch and Bob Williams. They did pretty well and are being called back for another season. It was a lot of fun. We went to Atlanta for the taping at the end of May. (sent by Sharon and Bob Williams)

My kids were also on a segment of the Family Feud that the TODAY show taped with Al Roker while we were in Atlanta for the show’s taping. The picture is of the “Feud Kids” that were on the show and my other daughter, Sherry Pickerel, standing next to me. (Sent by Sharon Williams)

October 2016 - Tropic Isles -

Tropic Isles1503 28th Ave. West, Palmetto, Florida 34221

Employees are on duty from 8:00AM to 4:30PM Monday thru Friday. Regular office business is conducted between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM only. Other than office hours, your call will be forwarded to an (live) answering service. You may call the regular office phone number at any hour of the day or night for urgent matters. For emergencies, dial 911.

Paul Smith, Co-Op Manager Barbara Welch, Office Coordinator

Chris Vincent, Maintenance Team LeaderAl Harris, Maintenance

Office (941) 721-8888 • Fax 941-729-0687Marina 941-729-8128www.TropicIsles.net

Tropic Isles Co‑opBOard OF dIrecTOrs 2016/2017

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clyde MartinVice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hank VitanSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark KruegerTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob ShawDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Butch MinickDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary ReeseDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Milly Sumler

TIHOATropic Isles Homeowners Association

2016/2017President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan VernVice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nadine KellySecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peggy KuehnTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim NittiDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill CadizDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linda DiesingDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maureen MontfordDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy Reed

TIPOA (Property Owners)2016/2017 Board

President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rene BelangerVice Pres.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lance LinkeTreasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rita CollinsRecording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phyllis Ann SmithCorresponding Secretary/City Liaison . . . . . . . Vicki MassaroDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John BaileyDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patricia SpanglerDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob StokesDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rich Van Wicklen

tropiC iSleS BreezeSPublished monthly and delivered to all residents

Editor: Cindy Shaw Contributing Writer: Sharon Schumann

Send photos and articles to [email protected] the 10th of each month.

The inclusion of advertising contained in this newsletter supports the publication costs, but does not constitute an endorsement by the Tropic Isles Co-Op, nor does the content of articles submitted by

individual residents and those representing clubs and activities.

From The Editor Welcome back to the first wave of snowbirds who will be arriving this month. Much has happened since you were away and many new people have taken up residency in Tropic Isles. I would like to encourage all residents to show their support for the wonderful activities that Tropic Isles has to offer. In my interviews with new residents, I frequently hear how much they enjoy Tropic Isles and how welcoming and friendly everyone is, but sometimes new residents get forgotten when we make plans to be with our friends and neighbors at a function. In that regard, it would be nice if everyone made a special effort to include our new residents with an invitation to join you at your table for a dance or another event. You might invite a new resident to attend an activity with you, so they can feel comfortable knowing someone there during their first visit. Don’t forget to make them feel welcome once they are there. I know there is a lot of Tropic Isles hospitality out there! Let’s really try and show it! New residents! Come on out and get involved in the activities Tropic Isles has to offer. Volunteers are always needed and wel-come! There’s something for everyone here in Tropic Isles!

iDea to ponDer…. The nicest place to be is in someone’s THOUGHTS! The safest place to be is in someone’s PRAYERS! And the best place to be is in GOD’S HANDS.

oCtoBer 4 — Yoga begins, Tuesday & Thursdays 6 — Manager’s Coffee 10 — Red Hat meeting 10 — Water Aerobics begins, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11 — Writer’s Group, second and fourth Tuesdays 12 — Shuffle Pot Luck 14 — Bloodmobile arrives 27 — Bowling Organizational Meeting 28 — Halloween Dance Party


Tropic Isles’ Office UpdatesneW offiCe HourS

As a further commitment to improve our community relations, the office is changing its hours of operation. From October 1st to April 30th, the office will be open from 9 AM to 4 PM, in-cluding the noon hour. During our off-season, from May 1st to September 30th, our hours will be 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 3 PM. We will be changing the signs on our doors to reflect these new hours.

neW! Door CoDeS The Yacht Club and Auditorium doors have been locked (24 hours) all throughout the summer months. Beginning October 1, there will be new codes for the doors to the Yacht Club and Auditorium. The maintenance staff will unlock the doors during office hours 9 AM- 4 PM, Monday-Friday. After office hours and on weekends, you will need to use the door codes to enter the buildings. Snowbirds, when you return to Tropic Isles and sign in at the office, please ask for the new codes. All other residents should contact the office to receive the new codes.

The Real Estate office is no longer located in the Auditorium. It has been moved to the model home at 126 Capri Dr.

tropiC iSleS’ offiCe email The office has updated their email addresses, so to contact the office via email you will need to use the address [email protected] . The office can still access your email through the old address [email protected], but they will eventually switch over to the new address for all emails.

in neeD of a notary? If you are in need of a Notary, look no further. Bar-bara Welch in the office is a licensed notary. Feel free to contact her with your notary requests. The charge for notary service is $5.00.

from tHe tropiC iSleS’ offiCe PLEASE follow our policy of checking IN and OUT at the office when leaving the park for the season or returning after an extended absence. To check in/out, all you need to do is sign the pad on the office counter to let us know. We will then make the appropriate change of address in our computer system. Be sure to also sign back in when you return. Please make sure that the office has your most current mailing address and phone number, (whether local or northern) on file, in case the park needs to contact you for any reason. Your official notices will be mailed to the location you designate when you sign in/out. Please update your Emergency Contact Form annually as well, so that we can find you if there is an emergency at your home here. It is every resident’s responsibility to do so. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

tropiC iSleS’ faCeBook page Yes, Tropic Isles has their own Facebook page. Sign onto Face-book and search for “Tropic Isles Community and Yacht Club”. Then hit “Like” and you will get all the updates. Send in your photos of fun and interesting activities that you want to promote or brag about to [email protected]. Sharon Schumann is the webmaster and will post your picture on the site. Include any names and info that would be helpful to know. Please let anyone in your picture know that you will be posting it to Facebook and get their permission. Let’s see how many great pictures we can get.

Breezes Delivery As we all know, our Tropic Isles’ Newsletters are delivered by our volunteer Block Captains. It is very hard for these volunteers to know where to place your newsletter if you do not have a designated spot by your door that can hold your paper. The Block Captains cannot put the newsletters into your USPS mailbox and we hate to leave them on the stairs on windy days as the papers end up all over the park. Please have a spot that is easy to figure out for your BLOCK CAPTAIN to leave your paper and something to weigh it down, if necessary. If you don’t have a handy spot, they will return your copy to the office and you can pick it up there at your convenience. Don’t forget to thank your Block Captain for their service.

~~Special Thanks~~ Thanks to all the Block Captains who so willingly delivered the Breezes over the summer in the heat. Also thanks to those people who helped out in a time of need while some of the Block Captains were on vacation.

Cindy Shaw and Elaine Faulkner


New Residents If you are a new resident to Tropic Isles and have not yet received a copy of the 2014 Rules and Regulations, please contact the office to receive a copy. As a resident of Tropic Isles you are re-sponsible for reading and following the Rules and Regulations of the park. If you are a current resident and have lost your copy, or just can’t find it, copies can be obtained from the office for $.25 per page. (about 36 pages). If you have recently purchased a home and are a Shareholder of Tropic Isles, the law requires that you receive a Prospectus (Offering Circular) with your purchase from the previous owner at or before closing. This Prospectus contains very important documents related to your share. Check your Prospectus to make sure it contains a copy of the current 2014 Rules and Regulations. Residents who are selling their home with a share are required by law to provide the Prospectus to the new owners. If you have misplaced your copy of the Prospectus or did not receive one from the seller, a new one can be purchased from the Co-op office for $100.00. The Articles of Incorporation, the Master Form Occupancy Agreement, the Bylaws, and the Rules and Regulations can be found online at www.TropicIsles.org and can be printed from there for your convenience. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 721-8888.

Block Captains by StreetAloha Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue BlantonBahama/28th Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cindi Wallace (Nov.-May) Irene Casey (summer)Basin/Bahia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maureen Montford (Nov.-Apr.) Doug Woulf (summer)Bimini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat Brazil Capri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cyndi BelleDel Rio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pamela White (Nov.-Apr.) Nancy Barango (summer)Edessa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William & Jean Daus (Oct.-May) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joy Colbert (summer)Flores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anne Antonacci Jamaica/Nassau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary VanVoorhis (Oct.-May) Jan Krueger (summer)Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Buckley Shirley Clarkson (summer)Maui . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jo SchmidtMontego . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Pike (Nov.-Apr.) Doug Woulf (summer)Tampico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ann NittiTerra Ceia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Cruise (Sept.-Apr.) Doug Woulf (summer)12th St. W.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elaine Faulkner13th St. W., 31st Ave. W. . . . . . . . . . Beverly Crabtree14th St. W., 29th Ave. W.. . . . . . . . . Nancy Grant28th Ave. Dr. W.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phyllis Ann SmithTrinidad Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vicki MassaroGarden Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . Noureen Furbeck


Laughter Is The Best Medicine! Two sisters, one blonde and one brunette, inherit the family ranch. Unfortunately, after just a few years, they are in financial trouble. In order to keep the bank from repossessing the ranch, they need to purchase a bull from the stockyard in a far town so that they can breed their own stock. They only have $600 left. Upon leaving, the brunette tells her sister, “When I get there, if I decide to buy the bull, I’ll contact you to drive out after me and haul it home.” The brunette arrives at the stockyard, inspects the bull, and decides she wants to buy it. The man tells her that he will sell it for $599, no less. After paying him, she drives to the nearest town to send her sister a telegram to tell her the news. She walks into the telegraph office and says, “I want to send a telegram to my sister telling her that I’ve bought a bull for our ranch. I need her to hitch the trailer to our pickup truck and drive out here so we can haul it home.” The telegraph operator explains that he’ll be glad to help her, then adds, “It’s just 99 cents a word.” Well, after paying for the bull, the brunette only has $1 left. She realizes that she’ll only be able to send her sister one word. After a few minutes of thinking, she nods and says, “I want you to send her one word: comfortable.” The operator shakes his head. “How is she ever going to know that you want her to hitch the trailer to your pickup truck and drive out here to haul that bull back to your ranch if you send her just the word “comfortable?” The brunette explains, “My sister’s blonde. The word’s big. She’ll read it very slowly ... com-for-da-bull.”

CHuCkleS•Youknowthattinglylittlefeelingyougetwhenyoureallylike

someone? That’s common sense leaving your body. • Ididn’tmakeittothegymtoday.Thatmakesfiveyearsinarow.•WhenIwasachildIthought“naptime”wasapunishment.Now,

as a grown up, it just feels like a small vacation!•ThebiggestlieItellmyselfis...“Idon’tneedtowritethatdown,

I’ll remember it.”•OfcourseItalktomyself!SometimesIneedexpertadvice.•Evenducttapecan’tfixstupid,butitcanmufflethesound!• Idon’tneedangermanagement.Ineedpeopletostopirritating

me! • Ifyoueverwonderifyourwifeoryourdoglovesyoumore,lock

them both in the garage for a couple of hours and compare the greetings when you let them out.

Live and Learn and Pass It OnPeople ages 7 to 92 share what they’ve discovered about life,

love, and other good stuff.

• I’velearnedthatnomatterhowmanyclothesIironthenightbefore, I will end up wearing something else. ---age 28

• I’velearnedthatthewayyouspeakofyourhusbandtootherseither builds up your family or casts a cloud over it. ---age 58

• I’velearnedthatyoushouldnevertakesideswhenyourfriendsare upset with each other. –age 13

• I’ve learnedthatyoucan’tgiveahugwithoutgettingone inreturn. –age 36

• I’velearnedthatyoungwomentendtomarrymenwhoknowhow to make them laugh. –age 53

• I’velearnedthatlifeisfullofgoodsurpriseseveniftheydoseemto come far apart. –age 60

• I’ve learned thatyoucan’tmake friendsbywaiting forotherpeople to step forward. You need to make the first move. –age 49

• I’velearnedthatdreamsarewhereyouwanttogo.Workishowyou get there. –age 20

~Coming Events~mark your CalenDarS!

2016-17 Entertainment ActivitiesOctober 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . Halloween Dance . . . . . . . . .Bobby RempNovember 11 (Friday). . Welcome Back Dance . . Patsy & MagellaDecember 10. . . . . . . . . . Christmas Dance. . . . . . . . Taylor & TaylorDecember 11. . . . . . . . . . Golf Cart ParadeDecember 24. . . . . . . . . . Christmas Eve SocialDecember 31. . . . . . . . . . New Year’s Eve Dance . . .Three of a Kind January 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Starr, comedianJanuary 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . Parade of HomesFebruary 18 . . . . . . . . . . . Link Union Show, musicMarch 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farewell Dance . . . . . . . . . . .Jimmy Spoto April 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CD HopApril 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pool Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daryl Lane


Cook’s Corner pineapple Dream DeSSert

If you like pineapple, then this is the dessert for you.

Ingredients:Crust: (You can also use a ready-made graham cracker pie shell. Then skip steps 1 and 2.)

2 ½ cups graham crackers (2 sleeves)½ cup butter

Filling:2 cups powdered sugar½ cup butter, softened4 oz. cream cheese, softened8 oz. container of Cool Whip20 oz. can of crushed pineapple, drained well

Instructions:1. Preheat oven to 300 F.2. Melt butter in the microwave and allow to cool. Combine the

crumbs and butter and toss together until incorporated. Press 2 cups of the crumb mixture firmly into a 9 x 9 square pan and bake for 8-10 minutes. Place on rack to cool.

3. Beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Turn the mixer speed to “low” and add the powdered sugar one cup at a time until incorporated. Turn mixer speed up to “medium” and beat well for a minute or so. Add a heaping tablespoon of the drained pineapple and stir in with a rubber spatula. Spread the cream cheese and pineapple mixture over the crust.

4. Fold the remaining pineapple into the Cool Whip and spread on top of the cream cheese mixture. (You can use less Cool Whip if you wish.) Sprinkle the remaining graham cracker crumb mixture on top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

(Note: If you have a recipe that you would like to share, send it to [email protected])

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Neighbors Helping Neighbors have been functioning all summer on a more limited basis since many of our helpers had returned to their residences in other places. If you need any help, advice, or see someone that would benefit from neighborly assistance, please call Jan Krueger at 262-617-0710. People needing help or willing to give help please contact;

Jan Krueger 262-617-0710 [email protected]

Bingo News

Bingo continues at 7 PM every Tuesday in the Auditorium. Thank you to our full-time residents who attend bingo all summer. Bring a friend & continue to spend a fun evening with us.

Joy & Elaine

pleaSe reCyCle your CanS

Aluminum Cans Thank you all so much for continuing to recycle your aluminum cans in the green box near the office. This is for aluminum cans only, please. The Boosters thank you very much.

Manager’s Coffee Hour This season the Manager’s Coffee Hour will be held on the FIRST Thursday of each month from October 2016-April 2017. We will meet in the Auditorium at 9:30 AM for an hour of casual and informative discussion. Every resident is invited. That includes Shareholders, Property Owners, Home Owners, Apartments Dwellers, and RVer’s. It’s a new season and a new manager. This is a great time to get to know one another. We have a new team at Tropic Isles and our goal is to help build a stronger community. I look forward to gaining a better understanding of what you want to see, have, and do in our community. See you then.

Paul Smith, Manager

Please mark your calendars. Here are the dates: October 6

November 3December 1

January 5February 2

March 2 April 6

INSPIRE • ENTERTAIN • IMPACT

ManateePerformingArtsCenter.comBox Office: (941) 748-5875

503 Third Avenue West


reCyCling In the past, the recycling was picked up using the two (2) blue bins, but with the new contract the new, blue 64 gallon carts are now used. There are some specific instructions when setting these carts out at the curb. The cart has arrows saying “This Side to the Curb” which is the side on which the lid opens, not the handle side. This is important as Waste Management is moving to an automated one-man operation. Some areas are already being serviced in this manner, and only the 64-gallon cart that is placed at the curb in the correct manner will be serviced. If you place the small blue bins out by the curb for recycling, expect them to be taken by the vendor as they are not serviceable containers.

Javier Vargas, Deputy Director of Public Works(Note: Residents who do not have a blue recycling cart at their residence when they return, should contact the Office.)

What’s New in the Neighborhood?

CITY OF PALMETTO NEWSpalmetto Quarterly upDate

The City of Palmetto will have their final quarterly update for the year, “City News in Brief”, available later in October. You may pick up a copy in the office or in the Auditorium. You can also view it online at www.palmetto.org. This city “newsletter” will keep you abreast of what’s happening in the City of Palmetto. Check it out!

fall Computer ClaSSeS The Palmetto Library is offering computer and iPhone classes this fall. Call 941-722-3333 to register. Bring your Windows 10 laptop/tablet or iPhone/iPad to each class. Limited Windows 10 laptops available if needed. The Palmetto Library is located at 923 6th Street West. iPhone Basics Wednesday, October 12, 2-4 PMWindows 10 Basics Tuesday, November 9, 2-4 PMiPhone Beyond the Basics Tuesday, December 13, 2-4 PM


Property Owners Association Meeting Schedule

(tipoa) 2016-17 BOARD MEETINGS MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Nov. 11, 2016 Nov. 14, 2016 Dec. 9, 2016 Dec. 12, 2016 Jan. 6, 2017 Jan. 9, 2017 Feb. 10, 2017 Feb. 13, 2017 Mar. 10, 2017 Mar. 13, 2017 Apr. 7, 2017 Apr. 10, 2017 All Board Meetings will be held from 9:00 AM to 12 noon in the Yacht Club “Pretty Room”. All Membership Meetings, except the annual meeting in March, will be held from 10:15 AM to 12:30 PM. The Annual Meeting on March 13, 2017 will begin at 10:15 AM and will end at 3:00 PM. All Membership Meetings will be in the main room of the Yacht Club.

Homeowners Association Meeting Schedule

(tiHoa) 2016-2017December 12. .TIHOA Board meeting, YC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AMJanuary 9. . . . . .Open meeting, Auditorium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AMFebruary 6 . . . .Annual Meeting (Homeowners only) YC 10:30 AMFebruary 13 . . .Open meeting, Auditorium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AMMarch 13 . . . . . .Open meeting, Auditorium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AMApril 3. . . . . . . . .Open meeting, Auditorium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AM All TIHOA meetings take place on Mondays. Following the pat-tern of last season, Open Meetings in the Auditorium will feature speakers addressing topics of interest to all Tropic Isles’ residents. Topics and speakers to be announced.

“Coffee Talk” This feature will be run throughout the year, sharing the names of those people who have received “We Care” cards from their friends and neighbors here in Tropic Isles.

get Well CarDS Were Sent to Fred Bloye of Nassau Dr. (finger surgery), Dan Willett of Jamaica Dr. (in Blake Hospital with pneumonia), Pat Nizborski of 13th St. (in Manatee Hospital with an infection),and Joyce Horner of Trinidad Way (recovering from surgery).

a SympatHy CarD WaS Sent to Mel and Peta Oliver of Edessa Dr. on the passing of their son-in-law. If you know of someone who is in need of a “Get Well” card or a family who has lost a loved one in need of a “Sympathy Card”, please contact Anne Nitti during the summer at 508-873-6205 or Nancy Grant at 729-4832 during the season.

Monthly Co-Op Shareholder Meetings

If you are a shareholder of Tropic Isles’ Co-op, please join us at our monthly Shareholder meetings to keep abreast of what’s going on in the park and to let your voice be heard. The meetings are usually held once a month. The agenda for each meeting is posted in the display box on the outside of the Auditorium at least 48 hours before the meeting. Only agenda items may be discussed at the meeting. Anyone who wishes to speak, may speak for up to 3 minutes on each agenda topic. If you wish to have something of interest to you placed on the agenda, please contact one of the Directors on the Board at least a week before the scheduled meeting. The Director’s names are listed in each issue of the Breezes and in the current Resident Phone Directory on page 2. Shareholder input is important, so please make a point to join in the conversation!

More Ramblings of a Retired Mind• Ithoughtaboutmakingafitnessmovieforfolksmyageandcall it ‘Pumping Rust’.• Birdsofafeatherflocktogether....andthencraponyourcar.• Aging:Eventuallyyouwillreachapointwhenyoustoplyingabout your age and start bragging about it. • Somepeopletrytoturnbacktheir“odometers.”Notme.Iwantpeople to know ‘why’ I look this way. I’ve traveled a long way and some of the roads weren’t paved. • Youknowyouaregettingoldwheneverythingeitherdriesuporleaks. Ah! Being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable. • Lord,keepyourarmaroundmyshoulderandyourhandovermy mouth.


Reading Material for Vets This summer we made a donation of books and magazines to Bay Pines VA. We will continue to collect reading materials for Vets throughout the year. Magazines are great (for men or women), as are books. The library at Tropic Isles will be donating any books that are duplicates and those books that are too old to shelve. There is a collection box in our library under the magazine rack. We will take all reading items that are donated to the VA at Bay Pines. It may seem like a small thing to do, but it is greatly appreciated.

Zika Virus Warning!! Mosquitoes proteCt yourSelf, your family, anD Community

Tropic Isles’ Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) have toured the park in an effort to get the word out about the Zika Virus and are asking for your help. You are im-portant in this effort. Please help us by doing the following: Empty all pails, buckets, birdbaths, ponds, and other con-tainers that have or can collect water. Turn over or put away all unnecessary containers so that they cannot collect water. If they contained water, scrub them out to eliminate any mosquito eggs. This is important since the eggs can live up to 8 months before hatching! Tropic Isles’ residents with NHN have walked the park to assist in this effort. Many snowbirds have pots and other containers left in their yard that may contain water. We have emptied any standing water and if possible, turned the containers over to eliminate the problem. If you can help, please let us know. Thank you. Call Jan Krueger 262-617-0710 or Denny Vitton 231-645-5021

Help! We Need Some Help! We are looking for part-time help at the Marina. If you are interested in working part-time at the Marina, please stop down at the Marina and the guys will fill you in on the job description and possible days they need help.

Bob Shaw, Board Liaison to the Marina

Share Your Power to Save Lives! The Big Red Bus (bloodmobile) will be in Tropic Isles on October 14 from 8 AM-12 noon. This will be our first blood drive of the season, so let’s have a good turnout. Do something wonderful for someone else by donating blood. You might ask WHY DONATE BLOOD? You don’t need a special reason to give blood. You just need your own reason. Some of us give blood because we were asked by a friend or relative. Some know that a family member or a friend might need blood someday. Some people believe it is the right thing to do. Whatever your reason, the need is constant and our contribu-tion is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. You’ll feel good knowing you’ve helped change a life. When you give blood you will receive a mini physical to check your:

• Pulse• Bloodpressure• Bodytemperature• Hemoglobin

Come prepared to give blood.• Havealightmealandplentytodrink.• Bringyourdriver’slicense,ortwootherformsofID• Bringthenamesofthemedicationsyouaretaking.

Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big dif-ference in the lives of others. Help save a life today by donating blood to those in need. Call Betty Smith at 729-1723 to make an appointment or get more information. You can also just stop in to donate your blood on Friday, October 14 between 8 AM and 12 noon. Please give!


The purpose of these Guidelines is to help expedite the approval and installation of your new home in Tropic Isles. Most of these guidelines are in place because they are already required by our own governing documents and/or other pertinent documents and ordinances put in place by various governmental authorities. We want to help you work as seamlessly as possible through that maze of requirements. Knowledge of the requirements and pre-planning are key to a pleasant and successful experience. The ARC (Architectural Review Committee) is in place to help you navigate through this process and to assure the overall quality of the aesthetics in Tropic Isles. The ARC is your advocate in this process. Consult your Tropic Isles governing documents for more details. All of the requirements may not necessarily be listed with the basic guidelines covered here.r ARC request for a new home must include the factory specs and drawings for the home, the elevation certificate, the ground/drainage plan, the carport/garage and shed detail, the driveway detail, the deck/porch/lanai plan including the colors of all siding, bricks, gutters, soffits, etc. r Original plan must include the landscaping plan. r If not already in place, the front yard must include one palm tree (to be approved by Management.) r Drainage from the unit gutters shall be landscaped to not allow water to enter the adjacent lot. All units shall have roof gutters and downspouts. Direct drainage to the bay via tile lines will be allowed if approved and properly permitted by the appropriate municipal agencies. Otherwise, all lots must have a positive drain-age to the street. The engineered drainage plan will accompany all New Home ARC Requests. r Water access connections to the unit shall be placed under-ground and include an approved backflow valve. r Electric meter box and disconnect switch shall be located no further from the unit than two feet and its location will be clearly indicated on the engineered construction plans. r Electrical connection/meter box must be installed as near to the new home as possible and still meet all building codes. The buyer is responsible for this expense as part of the set-up of a new home. r Plan must show the exact location of the AC unit and the gas (container) and electrical connections, including the elevation from the ground level. r Maximum consideration shall be given to the location of the AC unit as it may affect the adjacent neighbor’s peace and tranquility. The location of the existing homes’ bedrooms and outdoor leisure areas should be considered. ARC/Management will make every

reasonable attempt to notify the owners of the two adjacent lots of the installation of the new home and the location of the AC unit and exterior elements of the new site plan. Notification will, at a minimum, include a telephone call, an email, USPS, and a sign in the yard of the new home indicating that a new home is being installed on this lot. ALL shareholders are always invited to attend the ARC meetings. r Front of the home should generally line up along the street side with existing homes. Some variation may be allowed for aesthetic and code requirements. r Under no circumstances can the home be closer than 5 feet from the lot line as determined by ARC/Management. Plans must show the distance to the lot line on all four sides and the distance to the adjacent structures, street, and seawall. r Homes must be a minimum of 10’ from adjacent homes. r If there is a canal, seawall, rip-rap, etc…the back of the home can be no closer to the seawall than 10 feet. r Nothing may touch, crossover, or affix to the seawall. r Utilities such as water, sewer connections, electrical, AC, or propane gas must be located near the back third of the unit as far away from the street and living spaces of the neighbors as possible. ARC/Management will have final authority. r Horizontal siding shall not extend to the ground. Brick, dec-orative block or other materials as approved by the ARC, shall be used on the bottom skirting of the unit. The height of the decorative skirting shall be equal to at least three rows of brick. Other reasonable alternative designs will be considered by the ARC/Management on a case-by-case basis. The walls must have hydrostatic relief vents (flow through). The vents must be at least 1”/square foot of floor space on two opposite walls. Vents must be within 12” of grade. r Silt fences must be in place during every phase of construction and especially at the end of each day until the CO is issued and the landscaping is in place. This is the responsibility of the owner. r Damage to any adjacent structures, streets, seawall, landscap-ing etc. is the responsibility of the new owner. The Co-op will seek damages from the owner. The owner may have recourse against the contractor(s). r North/South/East/West must be shown on all pages of all site plans. r Pre-planning with ARC/Management will help to prevent misunderstandings and delays in the construction of your new home –ask questions, take notes! r There MUST be a pre-construction meeting with the builder, the site manager, the lot owner, Tropic Isles manager, and at least two ARC Committee members to go over the plans/site BEFORE ARC approvals and governmental permits are issued. The date and time of this meeting will be recorded in the ARC record. We hope that the installation of your new home at Tropic Isles is one of the most pleasant and memorable events in your life as you near, or enter retirement.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do throughout this process to make it better for you and those who come after you.

The Architectural Review Committee, Directors, Staff, and Management of Tropic Isles Co-op, Inc.

Rev. 08-04-15

Architectural Guidelines for Installation of New Homes In Tropic Isles


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How to Protect Yourself: PfishingSource: The Florida Attorney General’s Office

Phishing is the term coined by Internet scammers who imitate legitimate companies in e-mails to entice people to share user names, passwords, account information, or credit-card numbers.The term “Phishing” comes from the fact that Internet scammers are using increasingly sophisticated lures as they “fish” for users’ private information. The most common ploy is to copy the look and feel of a web page from a major site and use that design to set up a nearly identical page that appears to be part of the company’s site.

Don’t Take the Bait from a ‘Phishing’ Scam Internet scammers casting about for people’s financial infor-mation have a new way to lure un-suspecting victims: They go “phishing.” Phishing, also called “carding,” is a high-tech scam thatuses spam to deceive consumers into disclosing their credit card numbers, bank account information, Social Security numbers, passwords, and other sensitive information. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other responsible company websites, the emails pretend to be from businesses the potential victims already have a relationship with. These include, their Inter-net service provider (ISP) and online payment service or bank. The “phisher” tells recipients that they need to “update” or “validate” their billing information to keep their accounts active and direct them to a “look-alike” Web site of the legitimate business, further tricking consumers into thinking they are responding to a bona fide request. Unknowingly, consumers submit their financial information - not to the businesses – but the scammers, who use it to order goods and services and obtain credit. Other related crimes include credit card fraud or theft and identity theft. There are several steps you can take to make sure you never fall for one of these scams:•Ifyougetanemailthatwarnsyou,withlittleornonotice,thatan account of yours will be shut down unless you reconfirm your billing information, DO NOT click on the link in the email. Instead, contact the company cited in the email using a telephone number or Web site address you know to be genuine.•Avoidemailingpersonalandfinancialinformation.Beforesub-mitting financial information through a Web site, look for the “lock” icon on the browser’s status bar. It signals that your information is secure during transmission.•Reviewcreditcardandbankaccountstatementsassoonasyoureceive them to determine whether there are any unauthorized

charges. If your statement is late by more than a couple of days, call your credit card company or bank to confirm your billing address and account balances.•Alwaysensurethatyou’reusingasecureserverwhen submitting credit card information. To make sure you’re using a secure server, check the beginning of the web address in your browsers address bar - it should be https://rather than just http://. The “s” stands for “secure”.•Contact yourbankor credit cardcompany if you thinkyoumay have replied to a fraudulent E-Mail with sensitive personal information.•[email protected]. If you believe you’ve been scammed, file your complaint at www.ftc.gov, and then visit the Attorney General’s Identity Theft Web site at http://myfloridalegal.com/identitytheft for information on how to protect yourself from identity theft.•FinallyMicrosofthasrecentlycreatedasecurityupdateforInter-net Explorer that will help you avoid Phishing scams. It removes a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to misrepresent the location of a Web page in the address bar of an Internet Explorer window. We strongly urge you apply this patch if your computer has Internet Explorer installed (even if you do not use Internet Explorer as your primary web browser). To install this security update, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS04-004.asp for additional information. For additional information on SPAM Enforcement, please visit our SPAM page at http://myfloridalegal.com/spam.

Safety Tip of The Month---Speed Limit

The speed limit in the park is 15 mph although it is not posted on most streets. Please check your speed as you travel throughout the park. There are people riding bicycles and walking, so please slow

down, especially at corners, where people may not be visible until you turn the corner and then it is too late. Golf carts must also abide by the rules in the park. The speed limit on 28th Ave. W. is posted as 25 mph. Many people speed down 28th Ave. and create an unsafe situation for walkers, bikers, and people walking their dogs along that street.

Please drive safely and SLOW DOWN!

Tropical Red Hatters The Tropical Red Hatters will hold their month-ly meeting on Wednesday, October 5 at 10:00 AM in the Yacht Club. Recent activities have included

going to St. Armand’s Circle in Sarasota, visiting the Manatee Art League with lunch, helping M.O.T.S. prepare care packages for servicemen, and planning upcoming events. Discussions were held about having a pot luck event soon and planning the spring ice cream social. The Fashion Show in November is undergoing a revision as “Topaz” will not be able to come to Tropic Isles. Join us to contribute your ideas for future outings.

Ann M. MillerTropical Red Hatters Scribe

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Does Your Home Have Good “Curb Appeal”?

Good “curb appeal” doesn’t just mean your front yard. It also covers all sides of your prop-erty. Many prospective buyers visit our park by water and see your property from the canal view. Does your backyard have items stashed back there that need to be removed or discarded? Are the weeds growing tall and your plants over-grown? Does the back of your home have mildew growing on it? Take a good look at all sides of your property and see what can be done to improve your “curb appeal” from the canal side as well as the street side. If you leave the park for an extended stay away, please remember that weeds and plants still grow and homes get mildew on them. Don’t wait until you return in the fall or winter to address the problem. Please make sure your home and yard are taken care of while you are away! Let’s all work towards great “curb appeal”, both on the street side and canal side. Thanks for all your efforts!

Got Curb-Appeal? Is your home in need of new paint, landscaping, or other ex-terior improvements? Now is the time to show some Palmetto pride. The City of Palmetto is hosting a “Curb Appeal Contest” for businesses or residents. Those who already have great Curb Appeal will be recognized as well. CONTEST CATEGORIES •BestCurb-appeal •BestImprovement Awards include a Commercial Fishing Charter, Spa Treatments, and Gift Certificates to local businesses and home improvement stores. Winners and sponsors will be recognized by the Mayor, on the City website, and on the City’s electronic message sign. 2016 ConteSt DateSOctober – December: Entries/nominations due December 31. The entry form, sponsors, volunteer judges, and past winners are on the City website. If you have questions, please let us know. To enter the contest or nominate someone, please submit an entry by mail, email, or in person to:

Public Works Department600 17th St. West

(941) 723-4580Kera Hill ext. 2133 or

Tonya Wonderly ext. 2126www.palmettofl.org

Not only will your house look great, but you may win a prize as well!

Halloween Dance Party Halloween is coming soon, so grab your mask, your broom, your Halloween t-shirt, or come dressed as yourself! Now all we need is YOU at the Tropic Isles’ Halloween Party in the Auditorium on Saturday, October 29. Social time is 6:30 to 7:00. Dancing to the music of Bobby Remp is from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. There will be a costume contest with prizes. BYOB and snacks for your table. Door prizes and ice are provided. Tickets are $6 at the door. Come help decorate at 10:00 AM on Saturday and save your table after dec-orating. Call Joan Richey at 721-7288 if you have any questions.

Reserving Tables for Dances There is no perfect solution for the reserving of tables for the various dances at Tropic Isles. Because of great demand for some dances, you will choose your table when you purchase your ticket. Yes, one person may purchase tickets for a whole group of people who want to sit together, with the understanding that additional people may join that table. Those dances where you will choose your table when you purchase your tickets include the Christmas Dance on December 10, New Year’s Eve Dance on December 31, and the Farewell Dance on March 25. Reserving of tables for other dances is to be determined. Be sure to check your newsletter for detailed information each month.

Say Goodbye To Summer! Summer is over and it is time to start think-ing about what activities you might like to participate in this fall and winter at Tropic Isles. Do you enjoy exercising? Check out the Fitness Center or try Aerobics, Fun and Fitness,

Water Aerobics, or Yoga classes. Do you like to sing, dance, or perform? Join Tropicaires, Singspiration, or Line Dancing. Feel-ing sporty? Join Golf League, Shuffleboard, Darts, Horseshoes, Bowling, or Ping Pong. If you like to volunteer, offer to be a sub for a Block Captain, join the Entertainment Committee, Welcome Committee, or become a Booster. If boating, fishing, kayaking, or paddle boarding are how you like to spend your time, join the Boat Club. Put Bingo, Cards, Red Hats, or Coffee Hour on your social calendar and come to meet your neighbors. There’s something for everyone here in Tropic Isles. Check the calendar in the monthly Breezes for all the latest events.

Author! Author! Writers, come join our Writer’s Group! Bring some of your trea-sured writing to share for encouragement and positive pointers. Learn the ins and outs of publishing your work. Join other writers in a non-threatening environment who enjoy writing and sharing their writing with others.Date: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month (October 11 and 25)Time: 9:00-10:30 A.M. Place: Pretty Room at the Yacht ClubQuestions? Call Debbie Miller-Phillips at 941-479-4465


~Rule of the Month~Notice to all Tropic Isles’ Residents

parking ruleS enforCement In an effort to improve the curb appeal of Tropic Isles, the T.I. Board of Directors wishes to remind all residents of the strict enforcement of our parking rules as stated within our rules and regulations. The first focus is on parking within the Auditorium and Yacht Club parking lots. All resident and guest parking within the Auditorium and Yacht Club lots (outside of event parking) is by permit only. These are two day permits which must be obtained at the Co-op office. Violators will be notified on the vehicle and the vehicle will be towed after 24 hours of notification. Signs have been posted. The following are pertinent sections related to parking from the Tropic Isles’ 2014 Rules and Regulations:10.7 Guest Parking•Residentsmay requestparkingpermitsat theoffice toallowGuests to park in common parking areas such as at the Auditorium, Yacht Club, and the area commonly referred to as Bimini Point. •Guestparkingshouldonlybetemporaryandinfrequentsothatavailable parking is not overburdened. In general, a 48-hour pass will be issued.12.7 Restrictions on Parking•EachResidentispermittednomorevehiclesthancanbeaccom-modated by their carport, driveway, or assigned parking. •Anyareanotdesignatedasaparkingsurfacemaynotbeusedfor parking. NO PARKING ON THE GRASS.•Vehiclesmaynotoccupyparking spacesofotherResidentswithout their expressed permission. •Golf cartparking is allowedondesignatedparkingareasasapproved by Management. •Parkingisnotpermittedonthestreetsbetweenthehoursof12midnight and 6 AM. •Novehicles,storagetrailers,traveltrailers,boattrailers,and/orboats are to be parked on vacant Association-owned lots without prior approval from Management.12.12 Towing If the offending vehicle remains after the deadline indicated in the Compliance Notice or the Owner is a repeat offender, the vehicle is subject to tow without further notice at the Owner’s expense. Vehicles parked in a designated “Fire Lane”, “Tow Away Zone”, or those creating a hazardous condition may be towed without warning.

Pool Etiquette If you enjoy spending time at the pool, please remember these few simple things:• Ifyouenjoyabeverageonthepooldeck,

please dispose of your cans or plastic bottles in the recyclable and trash receptacles provided for

you. Do not put them in the ashtrays. Remember NO GLASS CONTAINERS at the pool.

• Ifyouareasmoker,pleaseputyourcigarettesoutintheashtrays(or bring your own) and use the SMOKE BREAK AREA provided.

• Pleaseremembertoputdownthepoolumbrellaswhenyouare through using them and return your noodles to their proper location.

• Remembertouseatowelontheloungechairsifyouareusingsunscreen.

We all want to have an enjoyable experience down at the pool, so let’s try and work together to make it that way.

Calling All Fishermen and Women! Please submit fishing pictures of your catch on the nearby waters around Tropic Isles this summer to [email protected]. I would like to publish your pictures in the Breezes with a descrip-tion of where you went fishing, species caught, its length and weight, and who caught it. Fish on and send me your pictures!!

Summer Fun Don’t be shy! Please send in a picture of your travels or fun activities this summer. Include the names of the people in the picture, location, and date. Email your pictures to [email protected]. Thanks to all those people who have sent me your summer travel pictures. Keep ‘em coming!


Look What’s Coming!pHoto DireCtory 2017

We know it’s hard to believe, but it’s been 5 years since we produced our last photo directory! Since then we have lots of new residents to include. We have set our dates in January and February 2017 for having the photographer come and take our pictures. Look for more information in upcoming issues of Breezes. For now, we wanted you to know that it will be happening and we will be needing lots of volunteers (both experienced and newbies), so keep that in mind. Look for more information in the months to come!

Sharon Schumann and Cindy Shaw

Bowling News Calling all interested bowlers! This coming bowling season will begin on November 3. An organizational meeting will be held on October 27th at 11 AM in the Yacht Club. (Please note the time change.) At this meeting, teams will be set and officers will be elected. The league currently consists of twelve, four-person teams. We bowl every Thursday at 1:00 PM at the Bradenton Lanes. Anyone interested in bowling should contact Vicki Williams at 518-283-2763 or John Bailey at 941-981-9711. You may want to start out as a sub or even join a team. We always look forward to new members. Hope to see you there.

John Bailey, President

Turtle Watch Turtle nesting season in Florida runs from May 1 through October 31. For beachfront residents,

renters and businesses, this means a “lights out” period. Female sea turtles emerge from the water during this time to nest on the beaches. Sea turtle hatchlings instinctively use the reflection of the moon on the water to find their way to the Gulf of Mexico. One in about 1,000 hatchlings survive into adulthood. We can help. As beachgoers, avoid any area that has been marked off with tape to signify that it is a turtle nesting zone. Remember to clean up after yourself and remove any beach chairs, etc. that you brought with you to the beach. Leave only your footprints on the sand after you leave. Many sea turtle nests were lost during Tropical Storm Hermine. For more information on sea turtles and nesting season, contact AMITW at [email protected] or call 941-778-5638.

Weird Florida Facts• Theareacode(321)3…2…1…isneitherarbitrarynorinconse-

quential. It was assigned to Cape Canaveral in Florida to honor the space program.

• In2002,a15-yearoldboy,inspiredby9/11,stoleanairplaneand flew it into a skyscraper in Tampa, Florida. It damaged one office room and he was the only person that died.

• Thereexistsa“spacestationofthesea”,apermanentunderwaterlaboratory 3.5 miles off of the Florida Keys.

• FortJefferson,amassive,butunfinishedcoastalfortressintheDry Tortugas off the Florida Keys, is composed of over 16 million bricks and is the largest masonry structure in the Americas.

• In1929,a“battower”wasbuiltintheFloridaKeystocontrolmosquitoes. It was filled with bats, which promptly flew away, never to return.

• In1959, theUSPostalServiceattempted todelivermailbycruise missile (“Missile Mail”) and successfully shipped cargo from a submarine off the coast of Virginia to Mayport, Florida in 22 minutes.

Cribbage, anyone? Join together with other interested Cribbage players for a night of fun. Call Warren Rowland at 941-417-7509 if you are interested in getting together to play Cribbage for fun or competition. Day and time to be determined.

Presidential Election 2016 With the presidential election on November 8 just around the corner, it is important to know the rules regarding political sig-nage. Here is the rule that applies and comes from section 13.2 of your 2014 Rules and Regulations:13.2 Signage •Nosignsofanykind,exceptmobilehome“ForSale”or“ForRent” signs, shall be displayed within the Community, or on any Resident’s home or Unit/Lot. •Amaximumoftwo(2)permittedsignsmaybedisplayedinawindow or yard. The size of the sign may not exceed 18”x 24”.•Generalnoticesandarticlesforsalemaybepostedonthebul-letin boards inside the Yacht Club and Auditorium provided for that purpose.•Residentsarepermittedtoplaceuptotwo(2)“NoTrespassing”signs on their docks or slip--one landside and one waterside. These signs may not exceed 10”x 14”.•Anysignsinviolationofthissectioncanberemovedimmediatelyby Management.

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Attention All Tropic Isles’ Residents Yard Waste is no longer allowed on 28th Ave. near the Boatyard. There is NO general dump site in Tropic Isles for yard waste. ALL yard waste (limbs, greenery, etc.) will be disposed of according to the City of Palmetto policy copied here below for your convenience.

yarD WaStePlease follow our guidelines:• Placepreparedyardwasteatcurbside (in front of your own

home), in garbage cans or bags for Wednesday pick-up. • Donotusethelargegreengarbagecartorbluerecyclingcart.• Cuttreelimbstofourfeetlengths(orless),tie,andplacein50

pound bundles (or less). • Excludetreebrancheslargerthansixinchesindiameter.• Thereisalimitoftencontainersorbundlesofyardwasteper

household, per week. Junk piCk-up

Customers may also have large items picked up such as: • Refrigerators• Stoves• Washersanddryers• Waterheaters

Removal of such items costs a fee and must be scheduled well in advance by calling Solid Waste at (941) 723-4580.

**Where can you dispose of your unused prescription medications?

The Palmetto Police Department is a prescription drug disposal site. It is located at 1115 10th St. W. and unused medications can be dropped off 24/7. Do not deposit liquid medications in the drain system. Antibiotics interfere with processing wastes. Flushing medications can also affect fish and wildlife. You may also drop off medications at the Sheriff’s Office. Stop by Palmetto City Hall on 8th Ave. W. for other locations and information.

BaHia DriVe reSiDentS! Under the new City trash pick-up plan, the trash trucks will be backing down Bahia Dr., rather than turning around at the end of the street. This will eliminate most of the pavement damage previously caused by big trucks.

THEREFORE, be it now known to ALL residents that:Trash cans will no longer be allowed at the Boatyard Gate. The City will no longer pick up trash containers from that location. Take your trash can back to your home for regular Friday pick up. Your trash can now lives at your house.

Are You Ready For Some Football? Come and join other Tampa Bay football fans at the Palmetto Elks, 4611 4th Ave. E. on game day for free hot dogs and free popcorn during the games. Admission is free and is open to everyone in a smoke-free environment. Bring a friend or neighbor and enjoy the game with other Tampa Bay fans. The October games are listed below. Check the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ schedule for the dates and times for the rest of the games. Call Bob Ernst at 941-722-0373 with questions.

October 2 4:00 vs Denver BroncosOctober 23 4:00 vs San Francisco 49ersOctober 30 1:00 vs Oakland Raiders

Getting and staying in shape for the best person you can be. Yes, exercise is one of the best ways to keep mind and body well and happy…and ANY amount of exercise is better than none. If you haven’t yet visited me (your Fitness Cen-

ter) in the Yacht Club, take a walk over. I have a comfortable rubber floor and mats for reclining workouts, stretch bands, weights of all sizes, treadmills, a stationary bike, a seated cross-trainer as well as an elliptical machine, all this with training manuals on my information board. My universal gym is greased and ready to go. Not to mention that the view is fantastic! My radio is available and fans in all corners of the room will keep you comfortable. Whether it’s a sweaty workout, a relaxing stretch session, or something in between…I’m waiting! A few reminders to keep you even healthier and help out the maintenance staff. Please wipe down any equipment after use with the antibacterial cloths available in the wall containers. Also please wear proper gym footwear, not your street shoes, to keep my floor mats clean. Any questions or concerns regarding exercise for the room??? Call Jan at 262-617-0710, email [email protected], or contact the office. Any other questions you have may be answered by checking my bulletin board. At your service…. the TI Fitness Center

Aerobics Aerobics is a fun activity that meets Monday-Friday at 8-9 AM in the Yacht Club. The hour is broken into two sessions of 30 minutes each. We have been exercising all summer, so whenever you re-turn to Tropic Isles, come and join us. We do 2-4 miles of walking aerobics with a little bit of strength training (weights) mixed in. Weights are provided or you can bring your own. We vary the CDs that we use daily to keep our interest and enthusiasm high. We welcome all interested men and women to “come and get fit with us”.

Rita Collins and Cindy Shaw

Out and About…..Around Town!

•TheRoyalPalm20Theaterat250753rdAve.W.inBradentonhasbeen offering a special deal on Tuesdays. Every Tuesday, you can see a first run movie for $5. Drinks and popcorn are also on special: Large $4, Medium $3, Small $2. Candy is $3. This is such an amazing deal, so check it out!

• Ifyouwanttoperformavaluablecommunityserviceandarea resident and registered voter in Manatee County, you can become a Poll Worker for the Elections Office. A Poll Worker’s responsibilities involve assisting Manatee County voters in the voting process on Election Day. Contact the Elections Office at 941-741-3823 for more information or visit their website at www.VoteManatee.com for an application.


Greetings to all Tropic Isles’ residents, friends, and guests. We certainly hope everyone had a great summer and are ready to experience another fabu-lous winter doing what you enjoy most here in the Sunshine State. Your golf league directors certainly hope some of that enjoyment will come from joining our mixed golf league. Here’s the scoop ….

TIGL will once again play each Wednesday during the months of November through March! November and December are the ramp-up months when we gather players, new ideas, and plan the actual “league” events which take place this season from January 4th to April 5th. Golfers are asked to be at the Terra Ceia Golf Club and be ready to play by 11:00 at which time the groupings are drawn and the first group can tee off at 11:15. A brief social gathering is held following play at which time the day’s activities are shared, explored, and in some cases …. explained as there are usually some interesting and entertaining shots made…. or not made! LOL! To call our league “mixed” may be an understatement! There are men and ladies with a wide variety of experiences and score levels. We also have hookers (hmmm?), slicers, duffers, hackers, whackers, and perhaps a few slackers. The common element is

always having fun, on and off the course. The focus of the league is to encourage good golf, followed immediately by a good laugh. It never ceases to amaze us how often the good laugh comes into play. The league is open to anyone who has a connection to TI resi-dents. Friends and guests are welcome to come along. Also, we would love to see more ladies getting out to enjoy the game and help to keep the guys honest. Stay tuned for news reports and more details in future articles. Any questions or suggestions are always welcome. Simply con-tact any of our returning directors. Did you know? I finally figured out how to cut 6 strokes off my score… just skip one of the par 3’s. Your 2016-2017 Golf League Directors are: Rene Belanger . . . . .506-863-5645 Karol Frystak. . . . . . .941-729-6686 “Butch” Minick . . . . .941-723-6578

Tropic Isles Golf League (TIGL)


WELCOME TO TROPIC ISLES! We would like to “officially” welcome

Barbara Welch to Tropic Isles after being hired to work in the office last February. Barbara was born in Ohio, but raised in Maryland. She moved to Florida in 1973, lived in Lakeland for a couple of years, moved to Kingston, Ontario, Canada for

3 years and then back to Florida. Barbara lived in Panama City, Florida and worked for the TDC (Tourist Development Council) there. She moved to Bradenton in 1997 and is not planning on any more moves. Barbara worked in banking for about 11 years and then worked in the office for her ex-husband’s business. After that, she worked in bookkeeping and accounting positions for an electrical con-tractor in Lakeland and for Signs Now corporate office here in Bradenton. After they downsized, she went to work for Gaunt, Inc. out on Holmes Beach doing bookkeeping and customer service. After more downsizing, she arrived here in Tropic Isles. Barbara says she is loving it here and really likes living in this area. She enjoys hiking at the parks and she and her sister go camp-ing as often as they can. Barbara enjoys nature photography and has many pictures on her computer. She has camped at many state parks throughout Florida and has visited many, but not all, of the states here in this great country. Barbara has family in several different areas of Florida and a step-son in Boston, MA. We are pleased to have Barbara join our Tropic Isles community.

We are pleased to welcome Jodie Lawman to the Tropic Isles’ office staff. Jodie and her husband, Jeff, moved to Bradenton in 2004 from Sharpsville, PA. After years of working as a paralegal in a law office, she decided to return to school for acquire her residential real estate appraisal license in 2001. When she arrived in Florida, she worked as an appraiser for Westshore Appraisal Company in Sarasota for 8 years. Thereafter, she worked as an assistant to May Aston at Remax and obtained her sales license in 2015. Jeff works as a physical therapist in Sarasota. They have one daughter and two beautiful grandsons. Jodie and Jeff spend their free time boating, scuba diving, and enjoying the company of friends. Jodie says that she looks forward to this new chapter in her life and the opportunity to meet everyone in Tropic Isles.

Please welcome Barbara Welch and Jodie Lawman to the Tropic Isles’ Office Staff. Jodie will be training during the month of September to be your contact person for resident services. Just think of Jodie as our “resident concierge” helping our neighbors wherever possible. Barbara will remain as Office Manager, but is taking on a larger role with real estate transactions, supporting the ARC and Compliance committees, and helping the Manager so he can spend more time in the community.

It’s not often you see the Gulf of Mexico, 11 miles out, looking like this…except

maybe in the summertime.

The sunsets over Tropic Isles never get old!

After two days of rain from TS Hermine dropping almost 10 inches in Tropic Isles, we had lots of street flooding. A high tide on August 31 had streets flooded all day. This catfish did not return to the storm sewer to swim in the canal. I found it on Carlson Sellhorn’s driveway. It was still alive, so I dropped it in the storm sewer so he could find his way home.

Leonard Krueger

A new home for Martin and Barbara Stacy went in at 109 Capri Dr.

Another new home went in at 1316 28th Ave. Dr. W.

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