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The September “Home of the Month” is awarded to Joy Colbert of 69 Edessa Dr. The flowers in Joy’s front planter add beauty along with her other home decorations. She works hard to make her place have great “curb-appeal” year-round. Congratulations!

Meet Your New NeighborsBy Cindy Shaw

Look for these two new faces at 2822 Trinidad Way. They are Rolf and NoRMa BaeRBig who will be part-time residents from Winnipeg, Manito-ba (Canada). The Baerbigs are looking forward to spending their winters in Tropic Isles and getting away from the cold and snow in Manitoba. The Baer-bigs owned a home in St. Pete’s Beach from 1989-2006 and then in Treasure Island from 2006-2017 when they decided to downsize. Norma began searching online for homes on the water in 55+ communities with the help of their realtor and discovered Tropic Isles. They have a son, Quiton (42) and a daughter, Lisa (45). They also have 4 grandchildren-- Josh (25), Taylor (12), Teagan (7), and Cassidy (4). Rolf and Norma owned a construction company doing basements/cellars where Norma acted as the Vice President and worked as the secretary of the company. Norma also worked in a taxation center in Winnipeg. The Baerbigs enjoy cruising, socializing, and have a love of music. Rolf also likes to dabble in little projects around the house. Norma is quite adept on the computer. Norma and Rolf share their home with Pippin—an 8-year old, very talented and intelligent poodle. Please give a warm, Tropic Isles welcome to Rolf, Norma, and Pippin.

From Ontario, Canada here are two new faces. They are Keith and JaNice DeY at 360 Tampico Dr. They summer at their lake house on Rice Lake and still have a home in Courtice, east of Toron-to. They are both second generation snowbirds. Keith’s parents came to Panama City Beach every winter for 30 years and Janice’s mother, Effie Duncan, has owned in this park for 25 years. They came down when they had holidays, mainly at Christmas, un-til they finally both retired from Gen-eral Motors. Keith and Janice bought their home in 2017, a week before Irma. They didn’t even have the keys yet when Irma hit Tropic Isles but, thankfully they only lost their big, beautiful palm tree which landed down the road. Keith and Janice bought a boat this year and can’t wait to ex-plore the Bay and the surrounding islands and do some fishing. Keith also enjoys antique cars and has 3 of them. Janice spends her free time painting, doing crafts, crocheting, and knitting. They both enjoy biking and walking. The Deys have a blended family of 5 daughters—Samantha, Veronica, Haley, Brittney, and Kelsey and 5 grandchildren-Theoren (15), Autumn (12), Jace (5), Oliver (2), and Murphy (1). They are planning on coming down every year in the middle of November, flying home at Christmas for 10 days, and then coming back until the end of March. Janice and Keith have met a lot of wonderful people in this park and feel very blessed to be able to call Tropic Isles their winter home. Please give Keith and Janice a warm Tropic Isles’ welcome.

~ Thought for the day ~A good person pays back favors.A smart person pays it forward!

home of the Month Meet Your New Neighbors

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The Tropic IslesBreezesSeptember 2019Tropic Isles • 1503 28th Ave. West • Palmetto, Florida 34221 • (941) 721-8888 • Website: www.TropicIsles.net

- Tropic Isles - September 2019

Summer Skies This sunset picture was sent in by Pat Brazil behind their house. “Wow, God’s watercolors!” she said.

This beautiful dark sunset was sent in by Tina Woulf for all of us to enjoy.

look What’s coming to the Sunshine Bridge!

Lights will glow along the Sunshine Skyway Bridge with the installation of thousands of color-changing lights. The project began in 2017 and will be completed this fall. 1800 LED light fixtures will brighten the columns, main span, and side spans of the bridge when the sun goes down. There are 8 lighting patterns of the color-changing abilities including Patriotic and New Year’s themes which will add a festive touch. The bridge is being illumi-nated for aesthetics and safety purposes. Floodlights will act as a safety and security feature under the bridge. The lights are being funded by toll funds from drivers who use the bridge.

In Loving Memory of…. Betty M. Smith, 87, passed away on July 12, 2019. She moved to Tropic Isles in 1987 with her husband, Loran. Services were held in her hometown of Corfu, NY on August 3, 2019. Coffee Hour on November 16 will be in memory of Betty, sponsored by her daughter, Debbie.

September 2019 - Tropic Isles -

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

The Office is open during the summer from 9-12 AM and 1-3 PM. They are closed for lunch from 12-1. Other than office hours, your call will be forwarded to a 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 CoordinatorColette Martin, Resident Services

Chris Vincent, Maintenance ManagerSteve Willett, Maintenance AssistantShawn Norris, Maintenance Assistant

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Tropic Isles Co‑opBOard OF dIrecTOrs 2019/2020

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Milly SumlerVice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Don StottsSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark KruegerTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff WallaceDirector 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wayne GeoffrionDirector 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob ShawDirector 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hank Vitan

TIHOATropic Isles Homeowners Association

2019/2020President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry FoleyVice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linda DiesingSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Karen MoritzTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy ReedDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck McGowanDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim NittiDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Wadsworth

TIPOA (Property Owners)2019/2020 Board

President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rene BelangerVice Pres.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne RandleTreasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OpenRecording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie AdinollfeCorresponding Secretary/City Liaison . . . . . . . Vicki MassaroDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay Lynn DuncanDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brooke KeckDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob Williams

Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June Wyss

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 for the following 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.

letter from the editorSchool’S in SeSSion

School zones are put in place to ensure the safety of children in and around schools. While class is in session, drivers are re-sponsible for maintaining safety and awareness on the streets surrounding schools. All children should be able to walk or bike to and from class without fear of being hit by passing vehicles. As drivers, we must not be careless around school zones. We must understand the traffic laws for these locations and follow them at all times. Here’s a reference to those that may question when stopping for a school bus in the opposite direction is optional. Please watch out for children walking or riding bikes everywhere as well.

A few precautions go a long way toward keeping children safe, now that school is back in session:• Don’t block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting

to make a turn, forcing pedestrians to go around you. This could put them in the path of moving traffic.

• In a school zone when flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection.

• Always stop for a school patrol officer or crossing guard holding up a stop sign.

• Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas.

• Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.• If you’re driving behind a bus, allow a greater following distance

than if you were driving behind a car. It will give you more time to stop once the yellow lights start flashing. It is illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.

• Never pass a bus from behind – or from either direction if you’re on an undivided road – if it is stopped to load or unload children.

• If the yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extend-ed, traffic must stop.

• The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children. Stop far enough back to allow them space to safely enter and exit the bus.

• Be alert! Children often are unpredictable, and they tend to ignore hazards and take risks.


laughter is the Best Medicine! The DiFFeRence BeTWeen Men AnD WoMen

NICKNAMES If Laura, Kate, and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate, and Sarah. If Mike, Dave, and John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Bubba, and Wildman.

EATING OUT When the bill arrives, Mike, Dave, and John will each throw in $20, even though the bill is only $32.50. None of them will have anything smaller and none will actually admit that they want change back. When the girls get their bill, out come the pocket calculators.

MONEY A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs. A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn’t need but is on sale.

BATHROOMS A man has six items in his bathroom: toothbrush and tooth-paste, shaving cream, razor, a bar of soap, and a towel. The average number of items in the typical woman’s bathroom is 337. A man would not be able to identify more than 20 of these items.

ARGUMENTS A woman has the last word in any argument. Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.

FUTURE A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband. A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife.

MARRIAGE A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn’t. A man marries a woman expecting that she won’t change, but she does.

DRESSING UP A woman will dress up to go shopping, water the plants, empty the trash, answer the phone, read a book, and get the mail. A man will dress up for weddings and funerals.

SLEEP Men wake up as good-looking as they went to bed. Women somehow deteriorate during the night.

OFFSPRING Ah, children. A woman knows all about her children. She knows about dentist appointments and romances, best friends, favorite foods, secret fears, and hopes and dreams. A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY A married man should forget his mistakes. There’s no use in two people remembering the same thing!

chuRch chuckleS After the christening of his baby brother in church, Jason sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, “That preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, and I wanted to stay with you guys.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I had been teaching my three-year old daughter, Caitlin, the Lord’s Prayer for several evenings at bedtime. She would repeat after me the lines from the prayer. Finally, she decided to go solo. I listened with pride as she carefully enunciated each word, right up to the end of the prayer: “Lead us not into temptation,” she prayed, “but deliver us from E-mail.”

One particular four-year-old prayed, “And forgive us our trash baskets as we forgive those who put trash in our baskets.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A Sunday school teacher asked her children as they were on the way to church service, “And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?” One bright little girl replied, “Because people are sleep-ing.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Six-year-old Angie and her four-year-old brother, Joel, were sitting together in church. Joel giggled, sang, and talked out loud. Finally, his big sister had had enough. “You’re not supposed to talk out loud in church.” “Why? Who’s going to stop me?” Joel asked. Angie pointed to the back of the church and said, “See those two men standing by the door? They’re hushers.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin 5, and Ryan 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ‘Let my brother have the first pancake. I can wait.’ Kevin turned to his younger brother and said, “Ryan, you be Jesus!”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A father was at the beach with his children when the four-year-old son ran up to him, grabbed his hand, and led him to the shore where a seagull lay dead in the sand. “Daddy, what happened to him?” the son asked. “He died and went to Heaven,” the Dad replied. The boy thought a moment and then said, “Did God throw him back down?”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A wife invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to their six-year-old daughter and said, “Would you like to say the blessing?” “I wouldn’t know what to say,” the girl replied. “Just say what you hear Mommy say,” the wife answered. The daughter bowed her head and said, “Lord, why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?”

SYMPATheTic huBBY This guy is sitting at home alone when he hears a knock on the front door. There are two sheriff’s deputies there. He asks if there is a problem. One of the deputies asks if he is married, and if so, can he see a picture of his wife. The guy says “sure “ and shows him a picture of his wife. The sheriff says, “I’m very sorry sir, but it looks like your wife’s been hit by a truck.” The guy says, “ I know, but she has a great personality and she’s an excellent cook. “

idea to Ponder…. We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty, and some are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box.


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a Note from the library

THANK YOU, Tropic Isles, for your generous donations over this past summer. Many new books by popular authors have been added to our shelves. We have also made two large donations to the veterans at Bay Pines and one large donation to the Palmetto Library. Your donations, therefore, benefit not only our TI residents, but also those in our local community. We appreciate you taking the time to donate to us. Stop in and see our extended collection of Thomas Kincaid and John Grisham novels.

Anne Nitti and Irene Casey, Library volunteers


~~coming events~~(Mark your calendar)

SePteMBeR PotlUcK—September 11 The last summer potluck is on Wednesday, September 11 in the Yacht Club at 5 PM. Bring a dish to pass that will feed 6-8 people, your own plate, silverware, and drink. Everyone is invited. Contact Jan Krueger for more information.

SiNgleS gRoUP!

The Singles Group is a group of single individuals that enjoy so-cializing with other single people. We will be meeting on the third Wednesday of the month. Our next meeting will be September 18 at 4-5 PM in the Yacht club. This will be a planning meeting where we will ask for suggestions for outings and events that we can attend as a group. Please come and share your ideas. This is NOT a dating group or just for women. We welcome all ideas and encourage both single men and women who enjoy social activities to attend. Come and check us out! Contact Mary Welch with questions at 608-577-4446.

aRtiStS gRoUP Remember to pack your art supplies this year and join us every friday at the Yacht club from 1-4 PM. We officially start on November 1, but some of us have been meeting during the summer,

so come and join us. We are a casual, non-structured gathering of artists, of all levels. It’s just nice to get together. Hope to see you soon. Bring a friend. Contact Cathy Marshall at 941-845-4527 with questions.

BoWliNg leagUe Bowling will be rolling along again start-ing on November 7, 2019. I need to know if our regular bowlers will be returning this season. I also need to know if you are interested in being a sub or if needed, to be a full-timer bowler. We will be having a meeting on october 31 at 10:00 in the Yacht Club to decide on our Christmas party, what weeks we will be taking off for the holidays, and a date for the final banquet. I can be contacted at [email protected] or you can call me at 518-283-2763. If I don’t answer, please leave a message. Thank you very much.

Vicky Williams

VeteRaNS DaY PlaNt Sale The Veterans Day plant sale sponsored by Neighbors Helping Neighbors will be held on Saturday, November 9th from 9 to 11 at the Auditorium.

atteNtioN! aRtiStS aND cRafteRS!

The Arts and Craft Fair will be held Saturday, December 7 from 1-4 PM in the Tropic Isles’ Auditorium. It will be here before you know it! We have over a dozen tables booked already and we need you and your crafts at our fair. Please call to reserve a table for $10 per table. It’s fun and a great place to find gifts for your favorite people. Call Cyndi Belle at 941-981-3616 or Joan Richey at 941-721-7288. Don’t wait! Call now!

NeWcoMeRS’ PaRtY

Are you new to Tropic Isles within the last 2 years? Then mark your calendars! The 2020 Newcomers’ Party will be held friday, January 17th from 7 - 9 PM in the Auditorium. More information will follow as we get closer to the date.


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Submissions to the Breezes Newsletter

Submissions to the Breezes should be sent to Cindy Shaw at [email protected]. The deadline is the 10th of each month for the following month. If you are unable to make a submission using email, please bring a paper copy to the Office or call 941-722-4037. Residents, please be patient with your Block Captain when wait-ing for delivery of your newsletter. They will deliver the Breezes to you as soon as they can, once they have been notified by me. We have 3 new block captains who are learning the system. Be sure to thank your Block Captain for the volunteer work that they do, especially in the heat of the summer.

Cindy Shaw, Editor

Personal Safety tip Courtesy of Crime Prevention Unit,

Manatee County Sheriff’s OfficeEver walk to your car and feel like someone was

watching you and then find out someone was? Have you ever been woken up in the middle of the night by something you heard and then find someone in your home? And, finally, do you have a vehicle with a keyless remote? Why would I ask that last question? Simple: If you have a key-less remote for your vehicle, then you have your own personal alarm system. Have your keys in your hand when walking to and from your vehicle, as well as next to you when you are in bed. If someone approaches you in a parking lot or tries to break into your home while you are in bed sleeping, all you have to do is hit the alarm on your keyless remote to bring attention to your-self. In most cases, the suspect will run away because they don’t want to be seen. If not, it will at least bring some attention to you and maybe get enough eyes turned in your direction which will hopefully result in someone coming to your aid. So, if you have it, why not go ahead and USE IT? It’s just one more tool you can use to protect yourself from becoming the victim of a crime.

tropic isles’ Book club We will continue to meet on the second Tuesday of the month in the Yacht Club at 1 PM. Members who are part time residents can call/send in comments when they are away that will be shared with all.

Ti Book cluB 2019 Book SelecTionS September: The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapenaoctober: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather MorrisNovember: Murder at the Book Club by Betsy ReavleyDecember: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein and/

or The Ragged Edge of Night by Olivia HawkerJanuary 2020: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

Irene Casey

live and learn and Pass it on(People ages 5-95 share what they’ve discovered about life, love,

and other good stuff.)• I’ve learned that the purpose of criticism is to help, not to hu-

miliate. –age 49• I’ve learned that nothing very bad or very good ever lasts very

long. –age 66• I’ve learned that the important thing is not what others think of

me, but what I think of myself. –age 38• I’ve learned that no man is a match for a woman’s tears. –age 50• I’ve learned that a happy marriage multiplies joys and divides

grief. –age 79• I’ve learned that if you go to a garage sale, you’ll almost always

buy at least one item you don’t need. –age 52• I’ve learned that a pat on the back and a sincere “You’re doing

a great job!” can make someone’s day.• I’ve learned that my worst decisions were made when I was

angry. –age 62• I’ve learned that bigger is not always better, and that going faster

is not necessarily progress. –age 73• I’ve learned that life is like a blind date. Sometimes you just have

to have a little faith. –age 23


trivia tidbits• Houseflies don’t allow their short lifespans (14 days) to hinder

their musical abilities. They always hum in the key of F.• Ostriches can run faster than horses, and the male ostriches can

roar like lions.• Kangaroos use their tails for balance, so if you lift a kangaroo’s

tail off the ground, it can’t hop.• On average, there are 50,000 spiders per acre in green areas. • Tigers not only have stripes on their fur, they also have them on

their skin. No two tigers ever have the same stripes.• To escape the grip of a crocodile’s jaw, push your thumb into its

eyeball. It will let you go instantly.• Fleas can jump up to 200 times their height. This is equivalent

to a man jumping the Empire State Building in New York.• A cat has 32 muscles in each ear. • Elephants can smell water up to 3 miles away. They are also one

of the three mammals that undergo menopause – the other two being humpback whales and human females.

• Because beavers’ teeth never stop growing, they must constantly gnaw on objects to keep them at a manageable length. Their teeth would eventually grow into their brain if they didn’t main-tain them.

Summer Saturday coffee Tropic Isles’ “Coffee Hour” continues as a weekly event held on Saturday mornings over the summer. All resi-

dents, whether you are a newcomer or long-timer, are encouraged to come join us at 8:30 AM in the Auditorium. All for the price of $1, you can enjoy coffee/tea, sweet rolls, donuts, and some good old-fashioned table talk. Attendees need to bring a coffee cup, small plate, and $ for a 50/50 ticket.

Your Summer Coffee Committee

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

geT Well cARDS WeRe SenT To tina Woulf of Terra Ceia (fractured wrist), Dave Spangler of 14th St. W. (back surgery), Karen Moritz of 13th St. W. (knee surgery), and Mel oliver (ollie) of Edessa Dr. (health concern).

SYMPAThY cARDS WeRe SenT To the family of Rita collins of 12th St. W. on her passing, Jenny Davis of Nassau Dr. on the passing of her father, helen chabak and alan hale of 12th St. W. on the passing of

Helen’s son, Joel, and to Margo Sweeney and family of 31st Ave. W./Iowa on the passing

of her husband, Jim. If you know of someone who needs a “Get Well/Thinking of You” card or a family who has lost a loved one in need of a “Sympathy Card”, please contact Anne Nitti at 508-873-6205.


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What’s happening in the Neighborhood?

SUMMeR PotlUcKS We will be holding our last potluck of the summer. Everyone is invited. Contact Jan Krueger for more information.

Mark this date on your calendar:September 11

aRtiStS’ gRoUP The Artists’ Group continues to meet over the summer to work on their projects in the Yacht Club (or Auditori-um), whichever is available. We meet on Fridays at 1 PM. Come and join other artists for an informal, social gathering while you work on your latest creation. Contact Betty Moore if you have any questions.

SUMMeR ShUffliNg All interested residents are invited to join us in some friendly summer shuffling. We will meet on

Tuesdays at 7 PM at the shuffle courts to avoid the heat of the day. Everyone is welcome! Equipment is available. Call Jim Muckley if you have any questions at 941-981-5858. Hope to see you on the courts!

SiNgleS gRoUP The Singles Group will be meeting on the third Wednesday of the month. Our next meeting will be September 18 at 4-5 PM in the Yacht Club. Call Mary Welch at 608-577-4446 with questions.

tropical Red hatters

The Tropical Red Hatters will meet Wednesday, September 4 at 4:00 PM in the Yacht Club. Last month, we had guests join us from the Seventh Day Adventist Church Red Hat Club, who meet the first Thursday of the month at 10:30 AM at their church. After our meeting, we adjourned to the Moose for taco night and met the Red Hatters from Ellenton/Parrish, who invited us to join them for lunch on Friday at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s. We will plan some joint ventures in the future. Many thanks to Muriel Van Norman for her research of activities and menus in the area. We will also participate in the TI potluck on September 11. Come join us for the fun!

Ann M. Miller, Scribe

Bingo News

Loyal Bingo fans! Get your daubers out and come to the Audi-torium TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1st by 6:45 PM! We are back and ready to play BINGO!! Hope you all had a great summer.

Joy and Elaine

~~Special Thanks ~~ I’d like to send a special thanks to all those people who take the time to send me pictures for the Breezes and to all the Block Captains who faithfully deliver the Breezes to all the residents!

Cindy Shaw

Thank you for all the cards and calls received during Marilyn’s long illness and after her passing on July 12. During her last months, she received wonderful care by the doctors and nurses at Moffit Hospital and by hospice both in Florida and in Massa-chusetts. Her children and I were with her at her peaceful passing. We have been in Tropic Isles for 20 years and Marilyn was a close friend to many. A lot of you will miss her, but not as much as her family will.

Chuck Cannon


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2.8 failure to Maintain. Units/Lots, Dwellings, and Utilities not maintained to Associ-ation standards will be maintained or cause to be maintained by the Association at a cost to be borne by the Resident. Man-agement shall set a reasonable fee for the work performed.

3.9 Maintenance of DwellingThe Shareholder or Homeowner is responsible for the overall appearance of the Dwelling. Dwellings shall be kept clean, sanitary, and in good repair as described in the Master Form Occupancy Agreement, Section 48B. The Dwelling must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations of state, county, city, and the Association’s governing documents.

4.1 Maintenance of lotThe Shareholder or Homeowner is responsible for the overall appearance of their Unit/Lot including the mowing, trimming, and weeding of their Unit/Lot, with the exception of the RV

Section. The Unit/Lot must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations of state, county, city, and the As-sociation’s governing documents.

4.6 fencing Fencing of yards is prohibited. Other materials which are used as a fence, border, or barrier are not permitted without written permission from the ARC.

4.7 Storage No exposed area on any Unit/Lot shall be used for storage, unless approved by Management.

4.12 Unit/lot Numbers All residents shall post three-inch (3”) lot numbers on their Dwelling facing the street, at the corner of the Dwelling closest to the carport or driveway, and according to local ordinances.

Rule of the Month This is a reminder that the Rules and Regulations are in effect and being enforced. All residents and their guests are expected to know and abide by these rules. If you need of a copy of the current Rules and Regulations, you may pick up a copy at the Office or go to www.tropicisles.net to view or print a copy online.


2019 list of top 10 Boat Names BoatUS has just put out their top 10 boat names for 2019. They are:

AquaholicPearl

Forever YoungSecond ChanceSquid Pro QuoMore Cowbell

PegasusFeelin’ NautiWhy Knot?

High Maintenance

Neighbors helping Neighbors(NhN)

NHN continues to help with any resident needs. Our volunteers will aid residents with various jobs including weeding, yard work, power washing, clearing carports, simple maintenance jobs, and compliance issues. Specific reasons for our help include: illness, aging, financial difficulties, or just to lend a helping hand. We have compiled a list of vendors and various agencies that can also offer help and guidance. Check out our bulletin board in the Auditorium where we list them. Call the people listed below or the Office personnel if you need help with anything.

Pam Hennessy 941-447-6228Jan Krueger 262-617-0710Anne Nitti 508-873-6205

Reading Material for Vets

We continue to collect reading materials for Vets. 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. It may seem like a small thing to do, but it will be greatly appreciated.

a great lesson on Stress A young lady confidently walked around the room with a raised glass of water while leading a seminar and explaining stress management to her audience. Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, ‘Half empty or half full?’ She fooled them all. “How heavy is this glass of water?” she inquired with a smile. Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz. She replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you’ll have to call an ambulance. In each case it’s the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.” She continued, “And that’s the way it is with stress. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won’t be able to carry on.” “As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we’re refreshed, we can carry on with the burden - holding stress longer and better each time practiced. So, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don’t carry them through the evening and into the night. Pick them up again tomorrow if you must.”

calling all fishermen and Women! Would you like to share a picture of your “catch of the day” from the nearby waters around Tropic Isles? Send it to [email protected] and it can be published in the next issue of the Breezes. Please include a sentence or two about where it was caught, what species it is, and its size. Any fish pictures will do—large or small---fish, that is!


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Monthly co-op Board Meetings If you are a shareholder of Tropic Isles’ Co-op, please join us at our monthly Board 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. The Town Hall portion of the meeting is set aside for Shareholder comments and questions on any topic. Shareholder input is important, so please make a point to join in the conver-sation! Hope to see you there! Watch your Mail Chimp reminder for the next scheduled Board meeting on the third Thursday of the month, September 19 at 9:30 AM in the Auditorium.

School’S BacK iN SeSSioNWatch out!

Keep our kids safe!!Remember to watch for stopped school buses and

crossing guards. PleaSe, slow down in school zones!

Pool etiquette

If you enjoy spending time at the pool, please remember these few simple things:• alWaYS remember to wear your pool bracelet at the pool.• alWaYS shower before entering the pool.• If you enjoy a beverage on the pool deck, please dispose of your

can or plastic bottle in the receptacles provided for you. Do not put them in the ashtrays. Remember No glaSS coNtaiNeRS at the pool or on the pool deck.

• If you are a smoker, please smoke in the designated “SMOKE BREAK AREA”. Please put out your cigarettes in the ashtrays provided for you and do not use the deck area around the pool as your ashtray.

• Please remember to put down the pool umbrellas when you are through using them and return your noodles to their proper location.

• Use a towel to protect the chairs from sunscreen.• children’s hours at the pool are 11 aM to 1 PM and 4 PM to

6 PM. • Remember to be considerate and respectful of others.• Disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and profane language

will not be tolerated. We all want to have an enjoyable experience down at the pool, so let’s try and work together to make it that way!


Residents: Please help to conserve WaterADJUST YOUR SPRINKLERS FOR THE RAINY SEASON.

IF YOU HAVE WATER IN THE STREET, YOU NEED TO ADJUST YOUR SPRINKLERS!!

MaNatee coUNtY WateRiNg ReStRictioNS

IRRIGATION HOURS & RESTRICTIONS• Irrigation of existing lawns and landscaping is limited to once a day, two times per

week.• Irrigation days are by address.• Irrigation is only allowed before 10 aM or after 4 PM on approved days. Restrictions apply to all potable (drinking) water and all irrigation waters that come from wells, surface water sources including retention ponds, rivers, lakes, etc. Viola-tions of this directive carry fines up to $10,000 as provided for under Florida Statute §373.129(5).

WATERING DAYS BY ADDRESS• eVeN addresses (last digit is 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8) may only irrigate thursday aND/oR

Sunday• oDD addresses (last digit is 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) may only irrigate Wednesday aND/oR

Saturday• Properties without addresses may only irrigate on tuesday aND/oR friday There are no restrictions on fountains, car washing, and pressure washing.

architectural Review committee “aRc” “ARC” is the Architectural Review Committee that makes architectural and landscaping decisions serving in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors. The responsibility of the ARC is to oversee all improvements on the exterior of the Dwelling and the Unit/Lot, excluding maintenance items. All requests for any work being done to the outside of your home or yard must be made in writing by way of the standard ARC process and approved before any work can begin. if iN DoUBt for anything you are doing, file an aRc request. ARC application forms are available in the Office and on the website www.tropicisles.net. The ARC approval process begins with a preliminary review by a 3-person team, referred to as 3-COR. Simple improvements and replacement issues may be approved by this group and not require a review by the full ARC committee. the full aRc committee meets on the first and third tuesdays of the month, as needed. the meetings are held at 9:30 aM in the Pretty Room of the Yacht club. You will be notified when you are placed on the ARC agenda and whether your request is approved or denied by the committee. No work should begin on your project until your final approval letter from the office is received. If you fail to get ARC approval for your project before you begin, you may be asked to deconstruct it. If you have any questions, give me a call at 941-705-4485. Thanks!

Bob Shaw, ARC Chairman

ReMAining ARc MeeTing DATeS in 2019 September 3, 17 October 1, 15 November 5, 19 December 3, 17

ARC Committee MembersBob Shaw-Chairman

Randy BlantonPaula Jordan

Tom KrasowskyAl MacKenzieMike McBride

Manatee county Permits If you are doing any work on your home, please make sure you check with Manatee County to see if you need a permit. It is better to be safe than sorry as they do impose large fines if you are not in compliance with their codes. The Manatee County building code phone number is 941-748-4501 and ask for “permitting”.

out and about in Sarasota…

unconDiTionAl SuRRenDeR SculPTuRe

George Mendonsa, the ecstatic sailor, is shown kissing a woman celebrating the end of WWII. He was shown kiss-ing Greta Zimmer Friedman, a dental assistant in a nurse’s uniform, on Aug. 14, 1945. Known as V-J Day, it was the day Japan surrendered to the United States. George, the sailor, was on leave and had a first date with a cousin to his new brother-in-law. Friedman was celebrating in Times Square as the world learned that the war was over. According to Friedman, as New Yorkers revered in jubilation, the soldier spun her around and gave her a kiss. The sculpture is located at the corner of Bayfront and Gulf Stream Drive at the Sarasota bayfront near Marina Jack’s Marina.


Don’t Be caught off guard--Build a Disaster Kit!

What kind of emergency supplies should i have?• 7-14 gallons of water per person• Non-perishable food and utensils for 7-14 days• Non-electric can opener• Change of clothing and footwear• A blanket or sleeping bag• Pillows, air mattress• First aid kit• Flashlight and extra batteries• Hygiene materials (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)• Medication• Extra pair of glasses• Hearing aids and batteries• Important family documents in a waterproof container• Emergency cash or traveler’s checks• Portable radio and batteries• Toilet paper, sanitary wipes, paper towels• Folding chairs if you evacuate• Charger for cell phones and other mobile devices• For pets: carrier, leash, food and water for 14 days, medica-

tions, vaccination paperwork, comfort items, bed, bowls Creating a complete disaster kit does not have to be a hit to your wallet all at once. Picking up a handful of items during weekly shopping trips will help you build your disaster kit in no time. Manatee County Emergency Management recommends your disaster kit contain water, food and supplies for seven to fourteen days.

What about filling my prescription medication? Per Florida State Statute 252.358, during a state of emer-gency, health insurers, managed care organizations, and other licensed entities shall waive time restrictions on prescription medication refills to allow refills in advance.

hurricane Preparedness—are You Ready?

to all tropic isles’ Residents September is historically the busiest month for hurricanes. Please take the time to properly prepare your homes and yards for hurricane season. If you are staying in the park during hurricane season, it is important to make preparations for a possible evac-uation. Pick up a copy of the DISASTER PLANNING GUIDE in the Auditorium or Yacht Club containing important information. Here is the website to get more information. http://www.mymanatee.org/emergency. You can also sign up for Code RED alerts on this website (left hand column). Use the checklist below in preparation for hurricane season.

PleaSe ReMoVe aND StoRe theSe iteMS iNSiDe YoUR hoMe, SheD, oR UNDeR YoUR hoUSe iN PRePaRatioN foR a hURRicaNe. Do Not leaVe theM iN YoUR caR-PoRt, YaRD, gaRDeN, laNai, oR fRoNt PlaNteR.• Decorative statues, signs• Yard/home decorations outside• Lawn/deck furniture• Pots with or without plants• Wind chimes• Birdhouses• Flags on flagpoles, garden flags• Door mats• Fire pits, chimineas (outdoor fireplaces)• Bricks, boards, pavers, ladders, construction materials, etc.• Items stored behind your house• Kayaks, small boats• Hoses, hose reels• Garbage and recycle bins• Anything loose, not planted, or attached to your house securely

important Notice from the Boosters!You can drop off small item donations at 34 Flores and small

furniture at 21 Flores. TheRe Will Be no Pick-uP FRoM APRil 1 To

noVeMBeR 1, 2019.Before you throw away any metal items, please remember

that the Boosters sell these items to purchase trees and other items for the co-op.

cans, cans, cans

Thank you so much for continuing to recycle your aluminum cans in the newly refurbished white box near the Office. This is for aluminum cans only. Please do not put plastic bags, trash, or any other food items in the box. The money collected from the cans is used on items for the park. The Boosters want to thank you very much for remembering to recycle!

~Public Safety Reminder~ Please remember to be safe while walking or driving your golf carts at night. While you are walking your dog, taking a stroll, or riding your bike wear light or reflective clothing and carry a flashlight. We have narrow streets and as we age our eyesight fades a little. Be mindful of cars and have lights on your bicycles and golf carts. When driving, please be aware of pedestrians and our park speed limits (especially 28th Ave.). We want everyone to stay safe.


When You Must evacuate If you are at Tropic Isles when an evacuation order is given, don’t panic. Move at a steady pace and be sure you leave enough time to get to where you will weather the storm. DO NOT take chances with your life by staying at home or waiting until the weather turns bad!• Make sure your destination is not within a zone that has been

ordered to evacuate.• Take enough supplies for your family including medications.• Fill your gas tank.• Take your pets. Don’t forget their supplies.• Take important papers, including your driver’s license, special

medical information, insurance policies, your insurance agent’s name and number, and property inventories.

• Take irreplaceable items, such as photos or keepsakes.• Bring in loose furniture, trashcans, flowerpots, etc. that can be

blown around in the wind.• Let friends and relatives know where you are going.• Make sure your neighbors have a safe ride.• Turn off your electricity, water, and gas, if officials tell you to do

so.• Lock your windows and doors.• Stay tuned to your local radio and television station for emer-

gency broadcasts.Leaving Coastal Areas

If you are leaving the area, remember to take supplies with you. Move inland away from the storm surge and inland flooding, but it is not recommended that residents try to leave the region. Roads will be heavily congested, and you run the risk of being caught on the highway without a safe refuge or running into the storm if it takes a different track.

Hotel or Motel? If you plan to go to a hotel or motel, you will need to check for availability and make your reservation well in advance. Some hotels/motels have standing reservation hurricane programs, and some relax their pet restrictions in an emergency. Again, make sure your destination is not in an evacuation zone.

if you are at tropic isles when an evacuation order is issued, you Will be required to evacuate. Be prepared!

~~~hurricane Preparedness~~~top 10 things to do BefoRe the Storm

1. Make your Family Disaster Plan. It’s not hard. Talk with your fam-ily. If you need help, go online to www.tampabayprepares.org and www.floridadisaster.org or call your local emergency man-agement agency or local chapter of the American Red Cross.

2. Refer to the Hurricane Evacuation Map inside the local Disas-ter Guide. Locate where you live and your evacuation zone. Determine if and when you would have to evacuate.

ReMeMBeR: all mobile home residents must evacuate, regardless of location. If you need help determining your zone, go online or call your local emergency management office BEFORE THE STORM THREATENS.

3. Decide NOW where you would go if ordered to evacuate (a friend or relative, a hotel or motel, or as a last resort, a public shelter or out of the region). REMEMBER, if you are going to leave the area or go to a hotel, do not delay. Determine your route, leave early, and travel the shortest distance possible. Think tens of miles, not hundreds.

4. Build/Check your Disaster Supply Kit and obtain any items you need.

5. Make plans and purchase materials, such as storm shutters, to protect your home before the storm.

6. Keep your home in good repair. Tacking down loose roofing, securing all loose outdoor articles, trimming trees, and keep-ing gutters clean are good places to start.

7. Purchase a battery-powered weather alert radio and a non-electric land-line phone. Even though phone service may not be disturbed, cordless phones will not work during power outages. Cell phone signals will be overburdened, so make sure your friends and relatives know where you plan to be during the storm. Save them the heartache of looking for you.

8. Inventory your property and possessions (on paper or com-puter) and take a video survey of your property. Store the inventory with insurance and other important papers in a safe place and send a copy to a relative out of the area.

9. Make sure your street address number is clearly marked on your home.

10. Whether you rent or own your home, review your insurance with your agent now.

September 8, 2019


Honoring our Heroesseptember 11


New hope for Men


SUMMeR fUN! Doug and Tina Woulf were in California for her daughter’s wed-ding. Seen here are Tina’s daughter and her husband as of July 14! They also traveled to the Wente Winery in Livermore, California! It is the oldest winery and Tina’s daughter and her husband are members!

Doug and Tina Woulf also traveled to their nephew, Kyle Amell’s, wedding in Boulder Creek, CA. The venue was in the redwood forest just like her daughter’s. It was beautiful, but a little chilly at night for Tina-- 50’s!

Tina and daughter at winery.

Tina and Doug at winery.

Tina's daughter and husband.

Tina and Doug Woulf at nephew's wedding.

Fifty-two summer residents at-tended the July 17 potluck at the Yacht Club. Tom Barlow made an ex-cellent shrimp and scallop pasta dish to share. Pat Brazil donated a potted plant for the table centerpiece. It was awarded to the person with the closest birthday to July 17 at their table! July potluck-

Tommy's dish. July potluck.

Irene Casey is seen here with 6 of her grandchildren

in Martha’s Vineyard.

This is a picture of a Gingerbread House that they saw in Martha’s

Vineyard.

Jim and Karen Grant, Chet and Elaine Faulkner, Steve and Nancy Grant, and Rick and Shari Antcliff are seen at Club

Paradise on Lake James in Indiana.

ti residents at club Paradise in indiana

Terry and Dennis Foley aboard the Schoo-ner Aurora in front of the bridge in Newport, Rhode Island.

the tropic isles’ flying fish toss hat gets around...

Cindy and Bob Shaw spent a month of their two-month vacation, camping in their travel trailer in the northern wilderness and coastal cities of Maine. A second visit to Acadia National Park was a must! Lots of hiking, sightseeing, and lobster-eating took place.

Cindy and Bob Shaw in Acadia NP

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