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Home Of The Month

Congratulations to Sharon Duval at 318 Terra Ceia Dr. for being nominated for August’s Home of the Month by her neighbors. “Sharon has really been working hard to improve her yard. She recently converted her entire yard from grass to rocks and added several beautiful palm trees, this beautiful blooming pink crepe myrtle, and 2 life-sized birds. Her garden tribute to her late husband, Jerry, is so touching.“ Thanks for working hard to make your yard look so beautiful!

Meet Your New NeighborsBy Cindy Shaw

It is my pleasure to introduce you to our new, part-time neighbors at 350 Terra Ceia Dr. They are GARY and SANDRA FENSTEMAKER from Louisville, Ohio. They have two chil-dren—Holly (Bradenton) and Dan (Ohio). Gary and Sandra have owned property in Holmes Beach from 1997-2016. Their daughter, Holly, has lived in the area since 1997 and was familiar with Tropic Isles after boating in the area. Holly noticed a “For Sale” sign on one of the properties in Tropic Isles and wanted her parents to move close by, so she let her parents know about it. Sandra always wanted to live on the water so the property at 350 Terra Ceia Dr. was a perfect match. They tore out the old house and replaced it with a new home with a great view. The Fenstemakers have five grandchildren—Phillip, Daniel, Han-nah, Stephen, and Sarah and six great grandchildren, 5-19 years of age. Gary retired after working 32 years for the U.S. Postal Service as a Distribution Manager. He also served as a Corporal in the Marine Corps for four years. Sandra worked as a postal clerk for 10 years in Louisville, OH. Sandra enjoys pickleball, mahjong, and reading. Together, Gary and Sandra have built eight homes in their 58 years of marriage. He likes to keep busy and loves working with his hands, both inside and outside. Woodworking is one of his talents. Please welcome Gary and Sandra to the little piece of paradise we call Tropic Isles.

New to 191 Bimini Dr. are CHUCK and SUSAN REAMS from Chesterfield County near Richmond, Virginia. Chuck is a retired Construction and Maintenance Supervisor of Boat Landings for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Susan was a “stay-at-home” mom raising their two daughters and working part-time. Their daughter, Ashley, lives in Temple Terrace and daughter, Brooke, lives in San Diego, California. Chuck and Susan have one granddaughter, Luna (3). The Reams were looking on the Internet for waterfront property and discovered Tropic Isles. Susan’s interests include walking, boating, bingo, cribbage, and other games. Chuck’s father was a builder, so he grew up around construction and loves to take old things and make them new again. He also enjoys fishing and boating. We are pleased to welcome Chuck and Susan, our new part-time residents, to Tropic Isles.

Thought For The DayLessons from the OceanLet your cares drift away.

Take time to coast.Sea life’s beauty.

Adapt to changing tides.Be shore of yourself.

Harbor strength and persevere.

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The Tropic IslesThe Tropic IslesBreezesBreezesAugustAugust20202020Tropic Isles • 1503 28th Ave. West • Palmetto, Florida 34221 • (941) 721-8888 • Website: www.TropicIsles.net

Tropic Isles - August 2020

Weather Wonders

Tina Woulf sent in this picture entitled “Glassy Water”. Without much of a breeze, it has been hot in Tropic Isles!

Everyone is hoping for the after-noon storms after the heat index has been in the triple digits.

Tommy Barlow sent in this picture entitled “Dream This”.

Sparkle The Park

Residents lit sparklers on July 4th at dusk to “sparkle the park”.

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Letter From The Editor The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They are connected with heat, drought, sudden thun-derstorms, lethargy, fever, mad

dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Even after astrology and its influence on health and agriculture waned in importance, the “dog days” continues to be vaguely applied to the hottest days of the summer, with its attendant effects on nature and society. In North America, it became proverbial among farmers that a dry growing season through the dog days was preferable to the trouble of a wet one:

Dog days bright and clearIndicate a good year;

But when accompanied by rain,We hope for better times in vain.

Various computations of the dog days have placed their start anywhere from July 3 to August 15 and lasting for anywhere from 30 to 61 days. The “dog days of summer” are usually the hottest days of the year, but you may be wondering why we refer to them as the “dog days” and when they happen. What do our beloved canine companions have to do with the warm weather? Well, we can probably thank ancient cultures, astronomy, and some mistaken beliefs about dogs for this mysterious phrase that connects our pups to this time of year. The phrase “dog days of summer” has been used in the English language for about the past 500 years after being translated from Latin. But the true origins of the expression go back a lot farther than that. The ancient Greek and Roman poets wrote about the dog days. Even a passage from Homer’s Iliad, likely composed in the 8th century BC, connects summer to the appearance of stars in the night sky that people associated with dogs. In fact, the brightest star in the summer sky, Sirius, was also re-ferred to as the Dog Star, as it followed the constellation symbolized by the hunter, Orion. Even today, many people refer to Sirius as Canis Majoris, which is Latin for the Greater Dog. The appearance of this star was said to herald the arrival of the hottest days of the year, which likely contributed to the origin of the term “dog days of summer.” Some ancient Greeks and Romans believed that heat from the incredibly bright Sirius, actually caused the hot weather during the most sweltering days of summer. They thought that the combined light and heat from the Sun and the Dog Star had a strong effect on everything from plants to animals to humans, and even to dogs. It was said that dogs would show aggression or go mad during this time, and dog attacks on humans would increase. This may have helped continue the association between dogs and the hot weather, encouraging the use of the phrase “dog days” to describe the time of year.

What Do the Dog Days of Summer Mean for Your Pet? The hottest days of the year can be deadly if dog parents don’t take precautions to keep their pups safe. Here are a few tips to keep your dog cool and out of danger during the dog days of summer:• Keep your dog out of direct sunlight. Avoid being outdoors

during peak hours from 10 AM to 2 PM.• Use caution on walks. Touch the pavement with your hand. If you

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 ManagerBrent Neilson, Maintenance Tech

Ray Fulvi, Maintenance TechAl Harris, Marina

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

Tropic Isles Co‑opBOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020/2021

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Milly SumlerVice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Don StottsSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Al MacKenzieTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyrone ShinnDirector 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark KruegerDirector 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne GeoffrionDirector 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob ShawDirector 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paula Jordan

TIHOATropic Isles Homeowners Association

2020/2021President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry FoleyVice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linda DiesingSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen MoritzTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy ReedDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna AntonacciDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard BelleDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Wadsworth

TIPOA (Property Owners)2020/2021 Board

President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rene BelangerVice Pres.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob WilliamsTreasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June WyssSecretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie AdinolfeCity Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vicki MassaroDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay Lynn DuncanDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brooke KeckDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim MartinDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Denise Smaglis

Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Vetter

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. (continued on page 4)


can’t keep your hand there for five seconds, it’s too hot for your dog to walk on. Stick to the shade, walk on the grass when you can, and carry water for your dog.

• Avoid heat stroke and dehydration. Know the symptoms. Always provide your dog with a place to cool off and plenty of water.

• Avoid shaving your dog completely. Fur regulates their body temperature and prevents sunburn. Vets advocate leaving at least an inch of fur for long-haired dogs.

• Use dog sunscreen. Apply to areas that have less fur coverage, like the nose, face, ears, groin, and any patchy spots. Short-haired dogs can benefit from full sunscreen coverage.

• Never leave your dog locked in a car. The inside of a car is like an oven this time of year and gets drastically hotter than the outside temperature in a matter of minutes.

• Do not leave your dog unsupervised outdoors. This is good ad-vice for any time of year, but it’s especially important when the weather is very hot.

From the Editor (continued from page 3)

Idea To Ponder…. Sometimes you don’t know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory.

Laughter Is The Best Medicine! • Astronomers got tired of watching the moon go

around the Earth for 24 hours, so they decided to call it a day.

• What do you call a belt with a watch on it? A waist of time.• What kind of bugs live in clocks? Ticks! • What did the German clock maker say to the clock that only went

“tick, tick, tick”? He said, “Vee haf vays to make you tock.”• What does daylight-saving time mean in Seattle? An extra hour

of rain.• At what time do most people go to the dentist? At tooth-hurty

(2:30).

Finally! Blonde Men Jokes:• A blonde man is in the bathroom and his wife shouts “Did you

find the shampoo?” He answers “Yes, but I’m not sure what to do…it’s for dry hair and I just wet mine.”

• A blonde man spots a letter on his doormat. It says on the enve-lope “DO NOT BEND”. He spends the next 2 hours trying to figure out how to pick it up.

• A blonde man shouts frantically into the phone “My wife is preg-nant, and her contractions are only 2 minutes apart!”

“Is this her first child?” asks the doctor. “No! he shouts, “this is her husband.

• Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth.

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Rule Of The Month WE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES FROM OUR GOVERNOR AND MANATEE COUNTY. OUR GOAL IS TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE. YOUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED AS WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.

NEW POOL GUIDELINES AS OF JUNE 12:• Total limit of 18 people at a time IN THE POOL, HOT TUB, AND

THE POOL DECK/AREA • RESIDENTS ONLY. NO VISITORS, including children.• Follow distancing rules of 6 feet apart.• Disinfect the chairs, tables, and handrails before and after use.

Please bring your own disinfectant wipes.• Do not move furniture.• Residents who are ill cannot use the pool.• Limit your use of the pool area to 1 hour. Others may want to use

the pool. The rules must be followed. We expect our residents to comply. If there becomes a compliance problem, to ensure the safety of our residents the pool will be closed.

Yacht Club The FOB System for the Yacht Club was turned on at 9 AM Monday, May 18th. This system will return to normal and be accessible 24/7. At this time, only Aerobics is scheduled Mon-day – Friday. Please follow the following rules while using the main room and kitchen of the Yacht Club:• Any events and/or use must be first approved and scheduled

with the office.• No more than 10 people at a time.• If you don’t live together, stay 6 feet apart.• Disinfect all furniture and equipment after use.

Gym The Gym opened at 9 AM on Monday, May 18th. Please following the following rules when using the gym:• Only 3-people may use the gym at a time.• Disinfect the equipment before and after use.• Do not move the equipment as it has been placed for maxi-

mum distance.

Game Room The Game Room opened Monday, May 18th. Please follow the following rules when using this room and the equipment:• Only 4-people may use the game room at a time.• Disinfect the equipment before and after use.

Social Room The Social Room opened Monday, May 18th. Please follow the following rules when using this room:• No more than 10 people at a time.• If you don’t live together, stay 6 feet apart.• If you are unable to social distance, please wear face masks.• Disinfect furniture before and after use.• Any events and/or use must be first approved and scheduled

with the office.

OFFICE REOPENING PLAN *Starting Monday June 8, 2020 the office re-opened. *We will be on summer office hours – 9 AM to noon and 1 PM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday. *Due to the size of the office, only one person will be allowed in at a time. Please use a face mask and hand sanitizer. *We encourage you to communicate through email or the phone, unless it is essential to come into the office.

AT THIS TIME, THE AUDITORIUM WILL REMAIN CLOSED.

Pool Etiquette If you enjoy spending time at the pool, please remember these few simple things:• Keep your social distance of 6 feet.• No more than a total of 18 people in the

pool deck area, including the pool and hot tub.

• No visitors or children.• Limit your use of the pool area to 1 hour.• ALWAYS remember to wear your pool bracelet at the pool.• ALWAYS shower before entering the pool.• 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 remember to put down the pool umbrellas when you are

through using them.• 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 experi-ence down at the pool, so let’s try and work together to make it that way and follow the COVID guidelines!

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. Basically, YOU NEED ARC APPROVAL to do anything that happens outside on your Dwelling or in your yard, whether you need a permit from the City or not! To obtain ARC approval:• Download the ARC form from our website at www.tropicisles.

net . Go to the “Resident” page and select “Forms” OR you can pick up a copy in the Office.

• Please complete the application and sign it.• If you have the capabilities, scan the completed form and email

it to www.tropicisles.net or you can drop it off in the Office. • The ARC process has a 3-person team called 3-COR. Don Stotts,

Bob Shaw, and Paul Smith are members. 3-COR has been review-ing applications during social distancing and will call you if we have questions. After social distancing calms down, the full ARC Committee will resume and start holding meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.

• Once your application has been reviewed and a decision is made, we will contact you to inform you of the results.

No work should begin on your project until your final ap-proval from the Office is given. 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 ChairmanResidents are responsible for making sure that their ap-

proved ARC request is completed as approved.


Summer Saturday Coffee In cooperation with Covid-19 guidelines and precautions for our community at Tropic Isles, Summer Coffee is cancelled. Of course, we will reassess as we go along and if the situation changes, we can reevaluate.

Your Summer Coffee Committee

“Coffee Talk” GET WELL/THINKING OF YOU/SYMPATHY CARDS:

There have been no cards signed since the “Safer at home” order was issued, and Saturday Coffee was cancelled.

GET WELL WISHES ARE SENT TO:Al MacKenzie of Edessa Dr. (hip replacement)Bev MacKenzie of Edessa Dr. (health issues)Ann Harwood of 12th St. W. (health issues)Beverly O’Brien of 13th St. W. (broken hip)

Marquee Activity Fun With our social events and activities very curtailed due to the pandemic, we’re creating our own fun and invite you to join us. Starting in August, there will be a weekly fun pun or Haiku posted on our marquee at the Auditorium. The postings will be attempts at laughter and thoughtfulness and WILL NOT be political or negative. A Haiku is a short, 3-line poem – 1st line is 5 syllables, 2nd line is 7 syllables, and the 3rd line is 5 syllables. Haikus are typically poignant, silly, or just plain fun. A Haiku example is:

Five syllables here.Seven more syllables here.Are you happy now?

If you’d like to submit a Haiku poem or fun pun, please email it to Pat Brazil at [email protected]. All submissions will be reviewed, and we’ll use those submissions that meet the criteria.

Activity Committee

Covid Mask Collage I would like to put together a collage of masks that people have been using during this time of social dis-tancing. Take a close-up picture of you in your mask and send it to [email protected] or text it to 608-212-8967. Send them in and I will collect them and develop a collage of masks from our residents. Come on! I know there are some cute, unusual, and funny masks out there.

Cindy Shaw, Editor

New 2020-21 Resident Phone Directories

Work on next year’s Tropic Isles’ 2020-21 Resident Directories is in the final stages. Any Co-op directory changes must be sent to [email protected] or by calling Cindy Shaw at 941-722-4037 in order to be included in next year’s resident phone directory. Any TIPOA changes should be sent to Elaine Faulkner at [email protected] or by calling 723-9591.

The DEADLINE TO SUBMIT CHANGES IS NOW! Those residents who have changes in their address, phone number, or email need to complete an Information Form. NEW RESIDENTS ALSO NEED TO COMPLETE A FORM.

Cindy Shaw and Elaine Faulkner

Corrections For The Directory Please make these corrections or additions to your directory. Interim changes will be posted in each newsletter until the next directory is published.Barribeau, Mitch & Lisa. . . . . . . New listing: 305 28th Ave. Dr. W. 920-373-6787(M)/920-373-6629(L) [email protected] Cobb, Jeff & Nancy . . . . . . . . . . . New listing: 235 Bimini Dr. 730-9558(J)/730-0018(N) [email protected] Donnelly, Harold & Denise . . . New listing: 138 Bahia Dr. 803-600-8590 [email protected], Edward & Carla . . . . New listing: 1208 28th St. W. Apt. A 721-7126/ 931-721-3946(C) [email protected], Maria & Nikki . . . . . . . . . . New listing: 1308 28th Ave. Dr. W. 845-417-8692 Northern address: 5 Greentree Rd, Tivoli, NY 12583Sellhorn, Carl & Merry . . . . . . . . Change the email address to [email protected]

Safety Tip Of The Month IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!

Please be alert to your surroundings and any strangers in the park. If there are people in the park who do not belong, please contact the Office, AND call the police. You do not need to confront the

person, just place the call. There is a phone on the outside wall of the Yacht Club on the pool deck and inside the Yacht Club and Auditorium that can be used for emergencies or to call the police for any trespassers. Call the Palmetto Police Department with any non-emergency information at 941-721-2000, ext. 4, OR 911 with an EMERGENCY! If in doubt, CALL. Please add the local Palmetto Police number to your cell phone and do not hesitate to call and report suspicious activity in our community. We ALL need to do our part to keep Tropic Isles a safe place to live!

Palmetto Police -Local Number 941-721-2000, Ext. 4

Aluminum Cans The Boosters have decided to stop collecting cans to recycle until the “climate” improves with the Coronavirus. The aluminum can collection box is closed, and you can simply throw your aluminum cans in your blue recycle bin at home. They did not think it was a good idea to continue bagging cans that came from everyone’s households during this time. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.


Attention All Residents---News Flash!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO LOCK THE GATE IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU LEAVE THE BOATYARD! Lock the gate and do not give out the lock combination to anyone. Remember to remove all your valuables from your boat when you store it in the boatyard. That includes electronics and personal items. The responsibility is YOURS!

Tropic Isles’ MarinaMARINA HOURS

Daily 7 AM to 5 PMFollow the guidelines provided by the Tropic Isles’ Office

Kayak-Ity-Yak FOR SEAONAL RESIDENTS WHO STORE THEIR KAYAKS ON

THE RACKS AT THE LAUNCH:

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Residents leaving for the season should secure their kayak at their residence and not leave it on the rack. The Co-op is not respon-

sible for the loss or damage of your kayak if it is left on the rack over the summer while you are away. Be advised, that the kayaks may only stay on the racks over the summer months, if YOU are staying over the summer yourself. The kayaks are a risk in the event of a hurricane and to theft when there are fewer people in the park. So, if you are leaving for the summer, please store your kayak in your shed or home where it can be safely secured.

RESIDENTS: PLEASE HELP TO CONSERVE WATER.

ADJUST YOUR SPRINKLERS FOR THE START OF 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. Violations 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 irri-

gate Thursday AND/OR Sunday• ODD addresses (last digit is 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) may only irri-

gate Wednesday AND/OR Saturday• Properties without addresses may only irrigate on Tuesday

AND/OR Friday There are no restrictions on fountains, car washing, and pres-sure washing.

Tropical Red Hatters The Tropical Red Hatters will meet Wednes-day, August 5 at 4:00 PM at the home of Diane Ringler. We are practicing social distancing and wearing masks. Each member should bring their own drink and a dish to share. Please RSVP to the hostess.

At the July meeting, we updated contact information, discussed shopping services, and had a great time trying to sing “The Twelve Days of a Florida Christmas”. It may be that we organize a group to audition for the Tropicaires’ Spring production.

Ann Miller, Scribe


What’s New In The Neighborhood?

TI Summer Arts And Craft Show We’re having a mini Arts and Craft Show. Join us and see what some resident artists have been doing since we’ve been staying safer at home! Check out the creativity, say hello, perhaps do some early holiday shopping, and, of course, have fun! This is a RESIDENT ONLY event and all our wonderful artists are residents too. Come and support your neighbors and friends.

Saturday, August 110 AM-12 Noon

Yacht ClubWe are requiring EVERYONE to wear a mask –

no exceptions.(We will have free masks on hand.)

We will also be practicing social distancing during the show.

Please join us for a little fun! Activity Committee

Out And About…Around Town

Train rides are coming back at the Florida Railroad Museum! It has been a long three and half months since the museum closed its doors. The museum met with Manatee County and devel-oped a plan for the railroad to begin offering train rides. Precautions will take place based on state, county, and CDC guidelines, with extra cleaning between and during each trip, limited capacity, and social distancing. Museum volunteers are all super excited to welcome guests back! Train rides resumed on Saturday, June 6th and operate every Saturday and Sunday at 11 AM and 2 PM. As with every summer, the museum will still be offering its “Kids Ride Free All Summer” special, with up to 3 free kids (under 12 years old) per adult ticket (adults are 12 years old and older). Beat the summertime/COVID-19 blues and come out and enjoy a SAFE and relaxing train ride. The train will feature two enclosed AC coaches and two open air coaches to best meet your needs. Guests are free to move about the train. Did you want to see the Thomas the Tank Engine back in March? Well, the museum’s Model Railroad display car will also be open on weekends featuring Thomas and Friends. In addition to general admission train rides, the museum will also be offering the following:• Locomotive rental--drive a railroad diesel locomotive• Caboose charters--have your own private car for your own private

party• Locomotive cab rides--ride shotgun with the engineer While the museum’s ticket office / gift shop will be open, it is recommended that tickets are purchased online at www.Florida-Railroad.com and any at-site purchases be made via credit card. Interested in railroading? The museum’s train crew is all volunteer. You too can be part of the action. Come on out and join the crew! More information and tickets can be found on the museum’s web-site at www.FloridaRailroad.com.

ANNA MARIA CITY PIER REOPENS Nearly three years after Hurricane Irma destroyed the histor-ic Anna Maria City Pier, the rebuilt, popular landmark partially reopened on June 19, 2020. Initially, Anna Maria City Pier will be open for all visitors, sightseers, and anglers from 8 AM to 5 PM Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only, and there will be no food, beverage, or bait and tackle service available. Alcoholic beverages won’t be allowed at the pier, but visitors and anglers may bring sandwiches and a cooler. There will be seating available for fishing and sightseeing. Visitors will need to practice social distancing and face masks are optional. An unfinished bit of business is completion of the interiors of the restaurant and bait shop at the far end of the pier. Negotiations with a new potential tenant — The Ugly Grouper Restaurant from Holmes Beach — for the pier restaurant concession operation is in progress. A grand re-opening will be held at some point in the near future.

Anna Maria Pier History The pier was built in 1911-1912 to provide docks for ships from Tam-pa and St. Petersburg. Before it was destroyed by Hurricane Irma, the pier had withstood storms in 1918, 1935, 1974, 1988 and 2012.

This picture shows a steamer putting in at Anna Maria City Pier April 30, 1911, with 950 passengers aboard for an excursion from Anna Maria Island.

Anglers crowd the Anna Maria City Pier in 1948, hoping to haul in a nice catch during the mackerel run.

The views of the Gulf of Mexico waters and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge help make the pier a popular draw for visitors and residents alike. Nearly three years after Hurricane Irma destroyed the historic Anna Maria City Pier, the rebuilt, popular landmark partially reopened on June 19, 2020.


Tropic Isles’ Cookbook Friends and fellow “safer at home” residents in Tropic Isles! If you’re as bored and tired of your own cooking and recipes as I am with mine - experiment with a new recipe! The TROPIC ISLES’ COOKBOOK is still available with over 50 wonderful recipes to try

and enjoy. If you’re interested in a Tropic Isles’ Cookbook – call or email Pat Brazil at 612-669-9462 or [email protected] and I will place a cookbook in a baggy for you on our carport table and you can stop by and pick it up. No socializing! The cookbook and baggie will be sanitized, and the baggie will be labeled with your name. I will keep a journal and collect payment this fall/winter when we are no longer under such extreme concerns with handling cash.

Pat Brazil

Reading Material for Vets We continue to collect reading materials for Vets. Magazines are great (for men or wom-en), 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. It may

seem like a small thing to do, but it is always greatly appreciated.

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

–Irene CaseyTI Book Club 2020-21 Book Selections

August: The Sea Keeper’s Daughter by Lisa Wingate and/or Educated by Tara Westover

September: The Day the World Came to Town by Jim Defede and/or Montauk by Nicola Harrison

October: The Red Address Book by Sofia LundbergNovember: Temple Secrets by Susan GabrielDecember: Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton January 2021: Cilka’s Journey by Heather MorrisFebruary 2021: Defending Jacob by William Landay

Life’s Little Intructions Suggestions, observations, and reminders on how to live a happy and rewarding life.• Be a student in some kind of class.• Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.• Once in your life own a convertible.• Plant a tree on your birthday.• Donate two pints of blood every year.• Make new friends but cherish the old ones. • Keep secrets.• Take a lot of snapshots.• Never refuse homemade brownies.• Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors(NHN)

NHN will continue throughout the summer to help with any resident needs as the circumstances will allow. 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 Auditori-um where we list them. Call the people listed below or the Office personnel for help.

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

Important For All Residents! This is your last chance to get any chang-es to your name, address, contact numbers, northern information, and email address into the new 2020-2021 Tropic Isles’ Res-

ident Directory. Send ASAP to Cindy Shaw at [email protected] or call 941-722-4037. Don’t delay!


~~Special Thanks~~• A special thank you to Pat Brazil and the Activity Committee for

organizing and supplying the sparklers for the “Sparkle Our Park” event on July 4.

• Thank you to all those people who send in pictures to be used in the Breezes. It is greatly appreciated by me and by all who enjoy the newsletter.

• Thanks to Elaine and Chet Faulkner for overseeing the distribu-tion of the Breezes in June, July, and August. Your help is greatly appreciated.

• Thanks to everyone for wearing a mask and keeping your 6’ social distance.

• Many thanks to everyone for remembering to follow the NEW POOL GUIDELINES AS OF JUNE 12 by limiting the number of people in the pool area to 18, limiting the use of the pool area to 1 hour, and RESIDENTS ONLY---NO VISITORS.

Cindy Shaw, Editor

Submissions to the BreezesNewsletter

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 waiting for delivery of your newsletter. They will deliver the Breezes to you as soon as they can, once they have been notified by me. Be sure to thank your Block Captain for the volunteer work that they do, especially in the heat of the summer.

Cindy Shaw, Editor

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, size, and what type of fish it is.

Weeds, Weeds, Weeds Summer is here with hot days and afternoon rains in our daily forecast. We all know what that means--WEEDS! Here’s a great recipe to get rid of weeds that is cheaper and safer, yet still gets the job done. Natural Weed Killer: 1 gallon of white vinegar, 1 cup of Epsom salt, and a tablespoon of dish soap. Combine in a spray bottle and treat weeds at the sunniest time of day for best results.

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Summer Fun! With summer already here, I would like to encourage everyone to send in a picture from their travels or fun activities this summer considering

the COVID-19 restrictions. I am also looking for activities you did to stay in touch with family and friends. Please include a caption. Email your pictures to [email protected] . Thanks, in advance, for your pictures.

Trivia Tidbits• A smartphone user touches their screen 2700 times per day.• Honey is the only food that has no expiration date.• On September 19, 1893, New Zealand became the first nation to

give its women citizens the right to vote.• The Georgia Aquarium, in Atlanta, Georgia, is the largest aquar-

ium in the United States.• Sweden has not fought in a war since 1814 (the Napoleonic Wars),

and thus, can be considered the oldest neutral country in the world.

• Hawaii prohibited womenfolk from eating coconuts until as recently as 1819.

• Tooth decay is considered the most common non-contagious disease in the world.

• John Lennon was named John ‘Winston’ Lennon at birth, after his grandfather, John ‘Jack’ Lennon, and the then-Prime Minister of the UK, Winston Churchill.

• A jellyfish will evaporate if left out in the sun.

Cook’s Corner CAESAR ROASTED POTATOES

6 servingsIngredients:

1 lb. red potatoes (8-10 medium potatoes)½ cup Marzetti Caesar Dressing¼ cup green onions, sliced½ cup shredded 3-Cheese Italian cheese½ cup French-Fried Onions

Directions:1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.2. Quarter potatoes and place in microwave dish.3. Cover and microwave on high 8-10 minutes or until tender.4. Transfer potatoes to a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.5. Remove potatoes from oven and toss with dressing and green

onions.6. Top with cheese and French-Fried Onions.7. Bake 2-3 more minutes or until cheese is melted.


What To Do When Other People Aren’t Social Distancing

By Seth J. Gillihan, PHD Clinical Psychologist MAY 14, 2020

If you’re being strict with your social distancing, chances are there are people around you who are being less careful. While the majority of Americans seem to understand the need to limit contact with others to slow the spread of the coronavirus, people vary widely in their social distancing practices. Maybe you wear a face mask religiously in public, while many around you go mask-less. Or maybe some people seem oblivious to the six-foot distance guidelines that you faithfully observe. You might be more careful about social distancing than some of your friends and neighbors, or even the people you live with. Maybe your spouse doesn’t take the virus as seriously as you do, or your friends act like you’re freaking out for no reason and ignore your pleas to social distance. What can you do if you find yourself in a situation where others seem to be throwing caution to the wind?

Safety Considerations First, be very careful about confronting a stranger about their social distancing practices. This topic is highly charged and has become a major point of contention in the debate about how and when to restart the economy. Attempts to change others’ behavior could potentially trigger a violent reaction. You also risk prolonging contact with someone who is at an elevated risk for carrying the coronavirus, given their disregard for social distancing. If they approach you and start yelling, you could get infected. If you notice a persistent problem, contact those who are respon-sible for the space—for example, the manager of your grocery store or the authorities who oversee your local hiking trails.

Beware of Catastrophizing Keep in mind that the risk is low for contracting COVID-19 from very small deviations in the social distancing guidelines. For exam-ple, if a fellow hiker stumbles and briefly comes within five feet of you, it is unlikely you’ve just contracted the virus (which would also depend on their carrying it). While it might be frustrating to feel like others aren’t doing all they can to keep their distance, avoid making yourself more distressed than necessary.

Be Generous I recently discovered that a family member and I had very differ-ent views on what constituted effective social distancing. We follow very similar practices, which I believed to be close to 100 percent compliant with the recommendations, while they saw us as being more like 89 percent compliant. I was shocked to learn that what I saw as an A+, they gave a B+! So those who are less careful than you, might think they’re doing a bang-up job of social distancing. Aim to make the kindest possible interpretation for why others aren’t being as scrupulous about social distancing as you are. It may not be that they’re “selfish,” “arrogant,” or “uninformed”. They might just have a different understanding of risk and of the need to take precautions. They might think they’re actually being quite careful. Maybe they think, for example, that it’s okay to get close to you in the grocery store since you’re both wearing masks (though the CDC guidelines say to “keep at least 6 feet between yourself and others, even when you wear a face covering”). Similarly, many people don’t seem to know that their leashed pets also need to maintain social distance. Making a different judgment about the reason behind their behavior can make you feel less upset by it (even if the actions themselves are no less risky).

Communicate Honestly to Loved Ones Let friends or family members know if you’re concerned about their social distancing practices. You may not change their minds or their behavior, but at least you’ll know you did what you could to protect them and those they encounter. Be clear and firm about where your boundaries are. Don’t feel pressured to change your behavior if local family or friends try to convince you to hang out with them. Even if they say you’re being “ridiculous” or “paranoid,” you don’t have to compromise what you believe is right and what you’re comfortable with. The biggest challenge may come when you and a family member you live with don’t see eye to eye on social distancing. Talk openly with your loved one about your concern, using positive assertive communication:• Take ownership for your thoughts and feelings, rather than

making accusations. For example, say, “I worry that you’re going to bring the virus home to Grandpa,” rather than, “You’re being really stupid and selfish.”

• Say what’s on your mind as calmly and rationally as possi-ble. The fear you feel about the virus will likely lead to anger, but an aggressive tone will just put the other person on the defensive and lead nowhere.

• Listen to the other person’s perspective. Try to understand their thoughts and feelings, rather than listening only for what you disagree with. You may not agree with their conclusions, but it helps to know where they’re coming from. If they feel truly heard, they may also be more willing to consider changing their behavior.

Control What You Can Trying to make others do what you want is unlikely to work and usually only leads to frustration. Ultimately, you can only control yourself. You can’t force your fellow pedestrians to give a wide berth on sidewalks and trails, for example, but you can take measures to stay as far from them as possible. You might need to limit your exposure to public spaces to the least busy times of day or avoid narrow trails that make distancing difficult. Remind yourself of the value of accepting the limits of what you can control. This requires a deep level of acceptance, which doesn’t mean resignation. You can care about this issue a great deal, even as you acknowledge that your control is limited.


~~~Hurricane Preparedness~~~

Top 10 Things to Do BEFORE the Storm1. Make your Family Disaster Plan. It is not hard. Talk with your

family. If you need help, go online to www.tampabayprepares.org and www.floridadisaster.org and call your local emergency management agency or local chapter of the American Red Cross.

2. Refer to the Hurricane Evacuation Map inside the local Disaster Guide. Locate where you live and your evacuation zone. Deter-mine 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. Tell family and friends where you are going.

4. 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 keeping gutters clean are good places to start.

7. Purchase a battery-powered weather alert radio and a nonelec-tric 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) and take pictures or 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.

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. • 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 and valuables, such as jewelry, photos, or keepsakes.

• 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 emergency

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 ad-vance. 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!

NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAYAugust 21

Each year on August 21, there are various events and activities held across the United States in recognition of National Senior Citizens Day. This day was created as a day to support, honor and show appreciation to our seniors and to recognize their achieve-ments. Their valuable contributions to our communities create better places to live. For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older — places in which older people can participate to the fullest and can find the encouragement, acceptance, assistance, and services they need to continue to lead lives of independence and dignity. ~ President Ronald Reagan – August 19, 1988 Proclamation 5847HOW TO OBSERVE To celebrate National Senior Citizens Day, spend time with the senior citizens you know. Let them know that they are appreciated and loved. It may also be a good day to volunteer at a retirement home and share your smile with those who may not otherwise get a visitor today. If you are a senior citizen, check for special discounts and pro-motions that may be offered at stores and restaurants in your area. Use #SeniorCitizensDay to post on social media.HISTORY On August 19, 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclama-tion 5847 declaring August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day.


Pet Disaster Kit• Identification tags with phone numbers for collars and/or har-

nesses. • Leashes, harnesses, and carriers to transport pets safely and securely. • Water and food for 7 days. • Medication for 7 days. • Vaccination records, medical conditions, behavior problems,

feeding schedule, veterinarian information stored in a waterproof container. This is needed if you have to board your pets.

• Current photo of your pets in case they get lost. • First aid kit • Pet bed, toys, and treats

The 7-Day Essential Emergency Supplies Kit

(Clip and Save)• Seven (7) gallons of water per person • Non-perishable food (Foods that are compact and lightweight,

require no refrigeration, and can be easily prepared.) • Manual can opener and disposable utensils • First aid kit • Flashlight and extra batteries • Radio with extra batteries • Medication (prescriptions and over-the-counter meds), pain

relief, and digestive aids • Change of clothes and shoes • Cash and important documents (in waterproof container) • Sanitation and hygiene products (sanitary wipes, hand sanitizer,

face mask, etc.) • Bedding (blanket, sleeping bag, pillow) • Extra set of car, home, and safe deposit box keys • Emergency telephone numbers • Pens, paper, pencils • Playing cards, board games, tablet, computer with cords, batter-

ies, etc. • Camping stove or grill and fuel • Pots, pans, paper cups, plates • Resealing plastic bags • Toilet paper

Hurricane Preparedness The 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season is

June 1- November 30. September and October are historically the months when

hurricanes can threaten our area. It’s time to prepare!

A hurricane watch indicates the possibility that a region could experience hurricane conditions within 48 hours. A hurricane warning indicates that sustained winds of at least 74 mph are expected within 36 hours. It is important to be prepared before disaster strikes. Please pick up a copy of the Disaster Planning Guide wherever you see one. They include maps of the locations of all shelters, as well as planning and preparation information. Here are some important things to remember: • Which shelters they open can vary with each emergency, de-

pending on many factors, for example the size and intensity of a disaster, etc. Emergency Management will announce via the media which shelters will open and when.

• DO NOT go to the shelter until local officials make the announce-ment that the shelter is open! Make sure you take a mask, hand sanitizer, and sanitary wipes.

• The shelter listing will include designated pet-friendly shelters. • If you need assistance in an evacuation, or need to go to a special

needs shelter, please register now with your county. The contact numbers are in the Disaster Planning Guide.

• Please do not call the schools or 9-1-1 for Disaster/Hurricane information. Listen for the announcements. Please note: It is important to know that ALL persons living in Tropic Isles MUST evacuate if ANY mandatory evacuation order is given. Tropic Isles lies in the RED zone for hurricane evacuation and flooding, which means we must evacuate! Be prepared and be safe!

Prepare Your Yard for Hurricane Season

Please remove and store these items inside your home, shed, or under your house. Do not leave them in your carport, yard, garden, lanai, or front planter.• Decorative statues• Yard/home decorations• 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• Signs• Garbage and recycle bins• Clothes trees• Anything loose, not planted, or attached to your house se-

curely


Greetings Fellow Shareholders and Homeowners,

Our office here at Tropic Isles is updating our files and need your help. Please complete this form (PLEASE PRINT) and return it to the office as soon as possible. Thank you for your co-operation and patience in this matter. This information will be used to update the new 2020-2021 Resident Directory.

Sincerely,Paul Smith, Co-op Manager

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Resident’s Tropic Isles’ Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Living in Tropic Isles: (circle one) Full-Time or Part-Time

Resident’s Tropic Isles’ Phone #: ________________________________________________________________________

Cell Phone #: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Email Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Northern Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Northern Phone #: _________________________________________________________________________________

Local Emergency Contact: Someone you trust to have your key in case of emergencies such as fire, flood, hurricane, water leaks, boat issues, etc.

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone #: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person for maintaining your yard while you’re away? (grass cutting, flower beds, weed control, etc.)

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________


More Tropic Isles’ Picture Perfect Pets

This is Precious O’Brien Lamitie. A lot of peo-ple know of Precious when she was owned by Mike and Bev Obrien. Precious came to us in 2015 and she stole our hearts. She loves to visit everyone, and she also loves to play. Please stop and say “hi” to Precious if you see her being walked in the park.

Monkey’s mama is Diane Lambert. He is part Maltese and part ShihTzu. Monkey loves everyone he meets!

Amber Woulf says “hi”. Doug and Tina Woulf are stuck shel-tering in the AC now. It is too hot for drive-way Happy Hours in the afternoon where Amber gets to meet everyone!

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