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

Home Of The Month

November’s “Home of the Month” is awarded to Mel and Pita Oliver at 48 Edessa Dr. Mel and Pita keep their home looking nice with great curb appeal all year round. Congratulations on being named November’s “Home of the Month”.

Meet Your New NeighborsBy Cindy Shaw

Please welcome GerrY HaM-Mer and MarY BeTH HerTel at 43 Montego Dr. They will be part-time residents from Tufton-boro, New Hampshire. They have a blended family of six children and seven grandchildren. Gerry is the owner of Bedrock

Excavation in the Lakes Region of NH and enjoys the warm winter weather in Florida while the ground is still frozen in New Hamp-shire. Mary Beth is the Broker/Owner of Northern Exposure Real Estate in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. They both enjoy boating, golfing, walking, and biking in the warmer weather, while still doing snowshoeing and downhill skiing in the winter. While vacationing in Sarasota, they visited a friend at River Bend Condominiums nearby. They discovered Tropic Isles and rented an RV spot for one month the next year and then for three months the following year. That’s when they decided to buy and moved their 5th wheel to their current location. Please give Gerry and Mary Beth a warm, Tropic Isles’ welcome.

These two happy faces belong to JOHN VeTTer and Valerie Gruss who will be part-time res-idents at 2808 14th St. W. Valerie’s sister-in-law lives on Montego Drive, so she has been visiting Tropic Isles since 2007. They de-cided to purchase an older home

and replace it with a new one in February of 2019. Both John and Valerie hail from Lincroft, New Jersey. Valerie has two children—Damon and Courtney while John has 3—Christine, James, and Steven. Together they have 11 grandchildren—Cath-ryn (12), Colin (9), Kaitlyn (26), Alexis (20), Jenny (20), Aidan (15), Ethan (14), Cal (13), twins Wyatt and Owen (13), and Ryan (8). In their former lives, John managed a building materials supply yard for 36 years and Valerie was a real estate agent for 20 years. Now in retirement, their interests include playing all sorts of card and board games. John still enjoys softball and volleyball, while Valerie has gotten involved in water aerobics. John and Valerie love to laugh! Please welcome John and Valerie to Tropic Isles.

Meet our new part-time neigh-bors at 334 Terra Ceia Dr. They are DON and PaT Del BrOccO from Midland, Ontario. Their next-door neighbors in Canada told them all about Tropic Isles where they were renting, so Don and Pat decided to give it a try and rented a place last

year. They liked it so much, that they decided to purchase their own home. Don’s skills as a builder of new homes for 40 years with his company, Sunrise Homes, came in handy when they purchased their home on the water. Pat has owned a large retail store and training facility called First for Safety for 28 years and both Don and Pat continue to work at their businesses when they return to Ontario. The Del Broccos have a blended family of 4 children—Jennifer (44), Jenniffer (38), Cassandra (36), and James (33). They also have 5 grandchildren—Ethan (21), Allissa (19), Violet (8), Ocea (3), Sonora (2). Pat and Don love biking, walking, gardening, fishing, and boating. Pat also partakes in yoga and Don enjoys working out in the gym. Please welcome Don and Pat Del Brocco to our little piece of paradise.

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stories in The spotlightAs told by Joanne Miller

These pictures are of our lake, where we live near the dam (our address is Dam Road) in Deruyter, NY so this is right in front of our house.

The dam has a leak in it and if it breaks, it would flood everything for 50 miles around. It was a feeder for the Erie Canal. They are fixing it now. First, they let the water down to repair the dam.

They set up cameras to watch the dam in case it leaks more. The lights come on and the cameras take pictures. The pictures go to a screen where someone is watching it all the time. An engineer is there 24 hours a day.

Those mounds out there are muskrat houses that remain after the water was let down. There used to be trees all along the back side of the dam. They have removed a bunch of the trees already, but they have to remove all of them. Everywhere they remove one, they have to refill the hole with the same material as soon as they pull up the roots. This is a picture of the overflow of the dam.

They are pretty sure they will get it fixed without any problems. Jack and I were watching their operations very closely.

November 2019 - Tropic Isles -

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

The Office is open from 9 AM - 4 PM. The Office will remain open during the lunch hour. 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 Manager

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

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paula Jordan

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 editor Welcome back to the next wave of snowbirds! The season got off to a great start with the Halloween Dance and there’s more fun to come this season. In the months to come, there will be many activities taking place. Check your copy of the Breezes to see what’s going on. The new catch phrase is r-T-B—read the Breezes to find out what’s happening! More and more residents will be returning in the coming months and once you arrive you will notice some changes and improvements to the park to help make your stay here more enjoyable this season. I encourage you to support the wonderful activities Tropic Isles has to offer. Find something you enjoy doing and invite a new resident to join you. New residents! Come out and get involved in the activities—as a volunteer or participant—there’s something for everyone! Try something new! Take a leadership role. You’ll meet lots of people and make new friends. Get ready for a great season! Let the fun begin! I am always looking for pictures of residents, group activities, and events taking place in Tropic Isles. Send in your photos to [email protected]. If you have photos to submit, the deadline is the 10th of each month for the following month’s newsletter. Photos that are submitted after the 10th, will miss the deadline and will be used in the next issue of the Breezes, when possible. If you have vacation photos to share, please send them. Thanks to everyone who sent in pictures this summer. This month, we celebrate Veterans’ Day to honor all members of the Armed Forces who served this country. They served and fought to protect us, to keep our country safe, and to preserve our way of life. Veterans gave their time and risked their lives for you and me. In some cases, they made the ultimate sacrifice. This holiday originally was called Armistice Day and was first celebrated in 1921. In 1954, President Eisenhower changed it to Veteran’s Day, in honor of those who served and died from all wars. Remember to thank our veterans for their service. November also reminds us that we have a lot to be thankful for—new friends, family connections, each new day, good health and healing, and the little things in life.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Thought for the Day If you are more fortunate than others, build a longer table not a taller fence.

idea To Ponder….The City of Happiness is in the State of Mind.


Board Of Directors email addresses

(Clip and save)Milly Sumler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Stotts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Krueger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Wallace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Shaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Geoffrion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

~~NeW~~ Fall/Winter Office Hours

On October 1, the Tropic Isles’ office switched to fall/winter Office hours. The fall/winter Office hours occur October-april, 9:00 aM to 4:00 PM. The office will remain open during the lunch hour.

Don’t forget to turn back the clock one hour on Sunday, November 3, 2019!

important information From The Tropic isles’ Office

siGNiNG iN aND OuT— Please follow our policy of checking IN and OUT at the Office when returning to the park or leaving for an extended absence. To check in/out, all you need to do is sign the sheet on the Office counter to let us know. We will try to make the appropriate change of address in our computer system when necessary. Be sure to sign in when you return. OFFice HOurs—The Office switched to Seasonal Office Hours as of October 1, 2019. The Seasonal Office hours occur Octo-ber-april and are 9:00 aM to 4:00 PM. The Office will not close for lunch. FOB sYsTeM—If you are new to the park, you need to go to the Office to request a fob. The fob will allow you to enter the buildings. Mail cHiMP NOTiFicaTiON sYsTeM — Mail Chimp is the system that has been put into place that will allow the Office the ability to instantly communicate with ALL Tropic Isles residents---Co-op, Property Owners, and Homeowners, separately or all together. Please give the Office your current email address. iNFOrMaTiON FOrMs—Please make sure that you have com-pleted an Information Form with all your important information. The Office needs your most current mailing address so that official notices can be mailed to the location you designate when you sign in/out. Please update your Information Form annually, as well, so that we can find you if there is an emergency at your home here. It is every resident’s responsibility to do so. OFFice eMails—To contact the office via email go to [email protected]. NOTarY serVice—If you need a Notary, Barbara Welch in the Office is a licensed notary. The charge for Notary service is $5.00. TrOPic isles FaceBOOK PaGe—Tropic Isles has their own Facebook page. Sign onto Facebook and search for “Tropic Isles Community and Yacht Club”. Then hit “Like” and you will get all the updates. Sharon Schumann is our FB administrator and you can contact her to post your pictures, fun activities, and interesting events you want to promote. aFTer-HOurs eMerGeNcies—If you see something that requires immediate attention, (i.e. broken water pipe, red light on the lift station flashing, sewer or electrical issues, etc.) and can be considered an emergency, but it is after hours that the Tropic Isles’ Office is open, please call 941-721-8888. This is the Tropic isles answering service for after-hours emergencies. You will be connected to an actual person who will place a call to the Manager or Maintenance person on-call to handle the situation.

Happy Thanksgiving!

May the good things in life be yours in abundancethat stay with you all year long.


Manager’s Hour resumes in November 2019

The first Manager’s Coffee Hour of the season will be held on Thursday, November 14 at 9:30 aM in the Auditorium. The Coffee Hour will be held on the second Thursday of each month from November 2019 through March 2020. Cups, coffee, lightener, and sweetener will be provided. As always, the atmo-sphere at the meetings will be cordial and respectful. The purpose of these meetings is to give me the opportunity to hear what you have to say about Tropic Isles. We want to make sure that I, you, and the staff are all focused towards the same objectives and so that you, the residents, are having your needs met. I strongly encourage you to attend and participate in letting me know how to help make this a better community. I need to know what you want, if I am to have any chance of providing it to you. I hope to see you there!

Paul Smith, ManagerMark your calendar for these dates:

December 12, January 9, February 13, March 26

artists Group Hello Tropic Isles’ artists! New members are welcome. Please join us every Friday from 1–4 PM at the Yacht Club or alternatively at the Auditorium. There are no fees, just a relaxed, casual group of people willing to share knowledge and enjoy some time together. Please bring your own art supplies and come along. We look forward to seeing everyone. Contact Cathy Marshall at 941-845-4527 with questions.

Cathy Marshall, Coordinator

Please Keep Our canals Free of Debris!

In 2012-13, the canals in Tropic Isles were dredged at a cost exceeding $150,000. That dredg-ing provided deeper water access in places where there was little to none. Since that time, we have tried to keep our canals clean and free of any type of debris. YOu caN HelP BY NOT blowing grass clippings/lawn debris into the canals or streets and making sure your lawn maintenance provider is aware of that as well. If you are mowing lawns for residents in the park, please do not allow grass clippings to end up in the canal or the street. They eventually get washed into the canals. More importantly, reMeMBer aNYTHiNG THaT YOu allOW TO GO iNTO THe sTreeTs (lawn clippings, sand, gravel, dirt, stones, debris, etc.) will get washed into the street drains and end up in the canal with the next rain or lawn irrigation system that isn’t monitored correctly. The canals will start to fill in and then more dredging will be needed at a cost to the residents. Please DO YOur ParT! eVerY liTTle BiT HelPs!


Kayak-ity-YakKayaK Launch use RemindeRs

If you are using the Tropic Isles’ kayak launch, please make sure to do the following:1. Read the directions if you are not sure how to use

the launch.2. Make sure you sign out and erase your name when you return.3. When you lower the ramp, do not undo both ends of the rope.

Undo one side, lower the ramp, and then cleat it off.4. If no one else is signed out when you return, please lift the ramp

out of the water.5. If the ramp has debris on it, please hose it off. Your help in taking good care of our launch is appreciated!

Tropic isles’ Marina Hours(NeW) Saturdays and Sundays 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Monday thru Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

2020 Boatyard Parking stickers If you currently store a trailer/boat in the boatyard or would like to store one there, you will need to purchase a 2020 Boatyard Parking Sticker. Boat-yard Parking Stickers are available for purchase in the Office. The PurPle sticker is valid for the entire year, January 1-December 31, 2020. “Reserved” parking is available for an additional $50. Every trailer in the Boatyard must have a current 2020 sticker placed on the upright arm or tongue facing the front of the trailer and be clearly visible. The deadline for purchasing your 2020 Boatyard sticker is January 10. To avoid paying a late fee of $25 or having your trailer towed, purchase your 2020 Boatyard Parking Sticker for the coming year before January 10th. The Boatyard has limited storage capacity and is available on a first come, first-served basis, so get your stickers early.

~~attention all residents~~ Please reMeMBer TO lOcK THe BOaTYarD GaTe iMMe-DiaTelY aFTer YOu leaVe THe BOaTYarD. lock the gate and do not give out the lock combination to anyone.

~ Boat launch Permits ~ Residents, please pick up a boat launch permit at the Office. Any resident who launches their boat from the boat ramp at the Marina needs to have a launch permit. Permits are provided free to Residents. This permit should be affixed to your boat and displayed where it is clearly visible to the marina attendant.

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injured Wildlife? You can help! If you see an injured bird or manatee, please call Wildlife for Manatee County, Justin Matthews at 941-822-3272 or

Wildlife Inc. on Anna Maria Island at 941-778-6324. Keep these numbers near your phone at home or put them into your cell phone in case you need them.

Boat club NewsAhoy, Mateys!! Welcome back to beautiful Tropic

Isles. Our first Boat Club meeting will be held on Wednesday, No-vember 6th. It will start at 7:00 PM, but come early to help set up tables, socialize, and enjoy a beverage. Salty snacks are welcome. We will be going over the planned activities for our 2019-2020 season and signing up volunteers for our annual Spaghetti Supper Bring your dues ($20/couple) to the November 6th meeting, as they are payable now in November for the season and don’t forget to bring some cash for the 50-50 drawing. This money goes to buy our refreshments and supplies. Hope to see you there!

Sue Weaver, Commodore (**There was an error in last month’s issue of the Breezes. The spaghetti supper put on by the Boat club on November 20 is for members only.)


laughter is The Best Medicine! • IhatewhenacouplearguesinpublicandImissedthe

beginning, so I don’t know whose side I’m on.• Ihadmypatiencetested.I’mnegative.• Don’tbotherwalkingadayinmyshoes.Spend30secondsin

my head. That’ll freak you right out. • Ifyouanswerthephonewith“Hello,you’reontheair!”most

telemarketers will quickly hang up.• Ifyou’resittinginpublicandastrangertakestheseatnextto

you, just stare straight ahead and say, “Did you bring the mon-ey?” See what they’ll do.

• Don’tyoulovethatmomentwhenyouwalkintoaspiderweband suddenly you turn into a karate master?

• When someoneaskswhat youdidover theweekend, ask,“Why…..what did you hear?”

• Ifyouboila funnybone, itbecomesa laughingstock.That’shumerus.

siGns, siGns, and mORe siGns(These statements were taken from actual signs.)

DO NOT BREATHE UNDER THE WATER

CAUTION—PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE BALCONY IS NOT ON GROUND LEVEL

PLEASE DO NOT EMPTY YOUR DOG HERE

NOTICE—NO WASHING HAIR OR CLOTHES IN THE TOILET PLEASE (from China)

100% POLYESTER—WASH INSIDE OUT—REMOVE CHILD BEFORE WASHING (Made in China)

ROAD SIGNS

ROAD UNSAFE WHEN UNDERWATER

CHANGING LANES? USE YAH BLINKAH (from New England)

CAMP IN THE MOUNTAINS, NOT IN THE LEFT LANE

ILLEGALLY PARKED CARS WILL BE FINE (Yes, that is what the sign read.)

WHY ARE YOU LITTERING? 1. I AM A JERK. 2. I DON’T CARE ABOUT NATURAL AREAS. 3. MOMMY STILL CLEANS UP AFTER ME. 4. ALL OF THE ABOVE.

ZOO SIGNS

Do not stand, sit, climb or lean on zoo fences. If you fall, animals could eat you and that might make them sick.

Stop!!! If you are not a fly, do not trigger the Venus flytraps as this will cause them to digest themselves and eventually die. If you are a fly, please ignore this message but proceed with caution!


Welcome Back-- activity committees and Board

Wow! What a super 2018-2019 season we had last year! New clubs and activities were formed and thrived, and we tackled projects that benefit our community! Here are a few highlights from the past season: • TheAuditoriumpianowastuned.TheActivityBoard

will remind the Office this is an annual request.• Aninteriordoor,foldingscreen,andstanchionsign

were installed at the YC to support YOGA ‘Quiet Please’.

• Plasticbottlerecyclingcollectionbinswereplacedin the Auditorium and Yacht Club.

• Additionalhandsanitizerunitswereinstalledatboththe YC and Auditorium.

• ThesoundsystemsatboththeYCandAuditoriumwere tweaked, including printed instructions.

• ActivityBoardYardSignswerepurchasedtopro-mote attendance at our monthly meetings.

• AwonderfulMemorialDayFlagGardenwascele-brated.

• Improveduponthebulletinboardsinbothbuild-ings.

• ActivityCommitteemembersavailablethissummerwere invited to provide input into the Social Room renovation. (Formerly called the Pretty Room.)

• ActivityCommitteememberscreateda1st annualTropic Isle Community Cookbook that will go on sale this fall, with proceeds benefiting our beautiful community.

activity Meeting Please join us at our first meeting on Novem-ber 13, 9:00 aM in the auditorium. all activities and clubs should send a representative and all Ti residents are welcome to attend. We’re looking forward to seeing you, hearing updates from the Activities that continued during the summer, dis-cussing our 2019-2020 season, and tackling more projects.

Tropic Isles’ Activity Board

Dance and show Ticket sales As our wonderful community continues to grow, the demand for Tropic Isles’ event tickets (dances and shows) sometimes exceeds our space. We keep trying to evolve the ticket selling process to ensure that fairness is in place for all residents. Here are the current guidelines that all Activities and Clubs have agreed to follow:• Ticketsandtablesmaybesoldfirstto theActivity/Clubmembersthat

are sponsoring the event prior to the community at large. (These tickets/tables are sold to club member residents only. There will be no reserving additional tables for non-activity/club members or non-residents.)

• Ticketstothedance/showwillbeavailableforsaletoALLResidentsthefirst Saturday Coffee Hour following the Activity/Club start of ticket sales to their members.

• Tablesofeightmaybeset,BUTifthedanceorshowisat‘soldout’capac-ity, 2 additional tickets will be sold for seating at these reserved tables of 8 – setting the table as 10.

• TheActivitysponsoringtheeventwillplacepostersintheYCandAu-ditorium, in addition to announcements in the Breeze and at Saturday Coffee Hour, to communicate the start of ticket sales.

• Ifadanceand/orshowisnotsoldoutthe week prior to the event date, tickets may be sold to non-residents.

• TheActivitysponsoringtheeventwillprovidea waiting list sign-up sheet and post it in the Auditorium in the case of a sold-out dance or show.

We hope that all residents continue to enjoy our amenities and that we can be the best we can be in all things at Tropic Isles.

Tropic Isles’ Activity Board


New 2020 resident Phone Directories

The new 2020 phone directories will be distributed this month to residents by the Block Captains, one per household, if you are listed in the directory this year. If your residence looks vacant, it will be returned to the Office. Then you may pick up your copy from the Office at your convenience. Once you receive your new directory, please check through the new directory to see if your information is listed correctly. Remember to check ALL the sec-tions of the directory, including the street listing in the back. If you find an error in the directory or you are not listed, please contact me by calling 941-722-4037 or send an email to [email protected] with your correction or addition. I will be happy to print the correction or addition in next month’s issue of the Breezes in the interim and make the change in the directory for next year.

Cindy Shaw, Editor

Property Owners’ association Meeting schedule

(TiPOa) 2019-20 Board Meetings Membership Meetings Nov. 08, 2019 Nov. 11, 2019 Dec. 06, 2019 Dec. 09, 2019 Jan. 10, 2020 Jan. 13, 2020 Feb. 07, 2020 Feb. 10, 2020 Mar. 06, 2020 Mar. 09, 2020 Apr. 10, 2020 Apr. 13, 2020 All Board meetings will commence at 9:00 AM in the Yacht Club “Social” room. All Membership meetings, including the Annual Meeting, will commence at 10:15 AM in the Yacht Club “Main” room. It is ex-pected most meetings will last 1-2 hours, with the exception of the Annual Meeting, which will include a luncheon while election results are being verified.

Homeowners’ association Meeting schedule

(TihOa) 2019-2020 TIHOA Board Meetings are open to TIHOA members only. All Board meetings are held in the Yacht Club at 10:00 AM except for the Annual Meeting which takes place at 1:00 PM. The meeting dates for the 2019-2020 season are: December 6, Jan-uary 3, January 31, March 6, and March 12 (annual Meeting).

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 usu-ally 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. Share-holder input is important, so please make a point to join in the conversation! Hope to see you there! Watch your Mail chimp reminder for the next scheduled Board meeting on November 21 at 9:30 aM in the auditorium.


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 November 5, 19 December 3, 17

arc committee MembersBob Shaw-Chairman

Randy BlantonPaula Jordan

Tom KrasowskyAl MacKenzieMike McBride

architectural review committee (arc) Procedure

ARC approval is needed for any work that is done on the outside of your home or lot. When in doubt, complete an application. It is better to be safe than sorry. The ARC procedure is as follows:1. Fill out an ARC application and submit it to the office. Make

sure to include diagrams, drawings, or photos as needed. If possible, please show the neighbor’s homes and the distance from each. Include the labels N, S, E, and W on your diagrams.

2. All applications must be logged in at the Office and assigned a date for review by the full ARC Committee, unless approved by 3-COR.

3. The Committee needs a week to review the application and go to the lot before the next meeting date.

4. If there is not enough time to do this, you will have to wait for a future date. Emergencies may be an exception, as determined by Management.

5. You will be notified when your request is placed on the agenda for an ARC meeting. Meetings are usually held the first and third Tuesday of the month at 9:30 AM in the Yacht Club-Pretty Room. You are encouraged to attend that meeting.

6. After the meeting, you will be notified in writing, as to whether your request is approved or denied.

7. If denied, you can appeal the decision to the Board of Direc-tors, if you so choose.

8. To obtain a permit from the city, you must first receive the architectural review application approval, signed by the arc committee and the manager, Paul smith.

9. You must also provide a copy of all required permits to the Office.

10. BOTH THe aPPrOVeD arc aPPlicaTiON aND THe ciTY PerMiT NeeD TO Be POsTeD ON THe FrONT OF THe HOMe BeFOre THe WOrK caN BeGiN.

Contact Bob Shaw, Chairman, at 941-705-4485 with any ques-tions you may have. resiDeNTs—When you are having work done in your around your home by a licensed contractor, you must have your contractor sign in at the Office, so the Office knows what contractors are working in Tropic isles. Thank you for your cooperation.


When is arc approval Needed?(Clip and Save)

ARC approval is needed for aNY work that is done on the outside of your home or lot. This list is NOT intended to be all inclusive, but it should be clipped and saved for quick reference. The current rule is listed in parentheses ( ) after the item. Refer to your copy of the current Rules and Regulations for more details.Installation of a new dwelling (3.1)• Installationofutilitybuildings,steps,porches,decks,canopies,

storm shutters, and other exterior accessories. (3.5, 3.6)• Roofing,windows,siding(3.5,3.6)• Exteriorpainting(3.11)• Landscapingandexterior changes/improvements to the lot

(4.2)• Plantingandtheremovaloftrees(4.3)• Barriersorborders(4.6)• Storageonexposedareas(4.7)• Applyingdrivewaysealersorstains(4.11)• Installingantennas,satellitedishes,andotherexternalreceivers

(4.13)• Installations,expansion,modificationofdocks,davits,lifts(9.1)• Placementofdocksandlifts(9.2)• Docksize(9.6) Rule 3.5 states that “if it is determined that the resident did not receive permission PriOr to the installation or renova-tion, the Management has the right to demand the removal of said renovation or addition until approval is given.” When in doubt as to whether something needs ARC approval, check with the Office. It is better to be safe than sorry.

New arc Guidelines As of June 20, 2019, the Board of Directors unanimously voted to approve these temporary property guidelines, that ARC will apply to their recommendations for approval of new resident ap-plications to ARC and will be included in the new ARC guidelines.Landscaping seashells will no longer be approved for any use within the Tropic Isles’ community.1. Landscaping stones are approved for use within the Tropic Isles’

community subject to:2. A drainable landscaping mat must be installed over the area

to be stoned. Impervious plastic sheeting is not permitted.• Weedgrowthmustbeprevented/controlledyear-round.• Stonesmustbeaminimumof1.5-inchsize.• Minimumdepthofstoneis3inches.• Curbingmustbe installedalongthestreet,property line,

and/or sea wall, as applicable, to contain stone and pre-vent migration into streets, canals, or onto neighbor’s yard. Curbing style, orientation, and size must comply with ARC guidelines.

3. Curbing is required when using landscaping stone, mulch, or any other landscaping materials to protect Tropic Isles’ streets and drainage systems. Approved curbing materials are cut stone block, formed concrete, or parking bumpers. The curbing must be buried halfway into the ground to secure the curbing.

4. Drainage: All new homes or existing homes requesting approval for improvements to roofs, carports, and patios are required to install “French drains”/bubbler systems that drain into the street.

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city of Palmetto Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723-4587city Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723-4570

• Mayor’sOffice• CityClerk• Finance/Accounting• FacilitiesandEvents• UtilityBuilding

cra Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723-4988Building/Permitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 721-2166Treatment Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723-6106Department of Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723-4580

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live and learn and Pass it On• I’velearnedthatyoucantellalotaboutamanbythehappiness

of his wife and the respect given him by his children. –age 51

• I’velearnedthatthebestwaytoattendtoanyproblemistohurry slowly. –age 68

• I’velearnedthattherearestillsomethingsIhaven’tmadeupmy mind about yet. -age 91

• I’velearnedthateventhemostmundanejobholdsthepotentialfor great achievement. –age 53

• I’velearnedthatIamhappywhenI’mkindtoothersandun-happy when I’m not. –age 88

• I’velearnedthatawomanwouldratherbecomplimentedabouther intelligence than her looks. –age 39

• I’velearnedthatmostpeopleresistchange,andyetit’stheonlything that brings progress. –age 66

• I’velearnedthatmeetinginterestingpeopledependslessonwhere you go than who you are. –age 51

• I’velearnedthatregretsoveryesterdayandthefearoftomorroware twin thieves that rob us of the moment. –age 29

• I’velearnedthatenthusiasmandsuccessjustseemtogoto-gether. –age 44

~~special Thanks~~ ~~In Memory of Edward C. Van Voorhis~~

Ed and I have always been happy living here in Tropic Isles. Listening to the sounds that start the day---the train whistling in the distance as it approaches; it passes through and fades away. Much like our lives. What matters is what we leave behind—the love of family and friends. We are grateful for all your kindness, support, and love. Thank you so much, dear friends.

Mary Van Voorhis and family

Thanks to everyone for the prayers, cards, thoughts, condo-lences, and hugs. The Red Hat ladies, the ladies that I play cards with, the people at the pool and at church were so supportive with thoughts for my baby girl, Jeanne, who passed away. I can’t thank everyone enough for everything you did during Jeanne’s illness. It meant a lot to me! A celebration of Jeanne’s life will be held at a later time.

Wanda Black

Thank you to all the residents who so generously made dona-tions to the Bahama Relief of Hurricane Victims collection. Your support and contributions were greatly appreciated.

The Tropical Red Hatters

Thanks to Anne Nitti for being the sunshine/bereavement reporter over the summer at Coffee Hour. Also, a big thank you goes out to Anne for volunteering to be the new Blood Drive Coordinator for Tropic Isles.

Cindy Shaw

Got curb appeal? Does your home have good “curb appeal” both on the street and backside of your home? Time to spruce things up a bit and avoid those dreaded com-pliance notices! Check with Neighbors Helping Neighbors if you need assistance.• Afteralltherainwe’vehadthissummer,theshellsinyards

have gotten washed into the streets and then end up in the canals. Installing some curbing would help eliminate that problem and our canals will thank you. Check with ARC on what type of curbing is permitted.

• Heatandhumidity,foggynights,andmistymorningsmakea perfect combination for mildew and mold! Step outside and take a walk around your entire house. Is it time for a good pressure washing? If your house is suddenly taking on a speckled green-gray appearance, the answer is YES! Time to get out the pressure washer or hire someone capable of doing it for you!

• Doyourflowerbedsandplanterneedweeding?• Doyourbushesandhedgesneedtrimming?• Areyourhouse,trim,orawningsinneedalittlepaint?• It is timetoget ridofall thoseunnecessary itemsbehind

your house or in your carport that you no longer use or need. Donate your unwanted items to Trash and Treasure


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10 reallY WeirD crOW FacTs 1. Crows living in suburban areas require only 10% of the nesting territory that crows living in the wilderness do.

2. Crows are much more tolerant of range overlap.

3. They also will build fake nests to fool predators.

4. Crows will crush an ant and rub it all over themselves like perfume! The Formic Acid in the ants helps ward off parasites.

5. Pet crows give their owners “names”. This is identified by a unique sound they make around specific people that they would not otherwise make.

6. Healthy crows help crippled crows, but they have a dark side. Crows occasionally murder each other for reasons that mystify scientists.

7. Crows have been observed chasing sparrows into buildings in order to stun them. The result is sparrow for lunch. Don’t worry, they pick on birds their own size – mobbing crows can seriously injure hawks. Scientists suspect an eagle was even killed by mobbing crows.

8. Crows have been reported to eat over 1000 food items, including insects, worms, berries, birds eggs and nestlings, small mammals, bats, fish, snakes, frogs, salamanders, animal dung, grain, nuts, carrion, fried chicken, hamburgers, Chinese food, French fries, and human vomit. They can be weirdly picky though – an experiment showed crows prefer French fries in a McDonald’s bag over those in a brown paper bag. To top it off, a nestling can eat 100 grasshoppers in 3 hours.

9. Crows sunbathe for Vitamin D.


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MOVie NiGHT- BacK eaRLy By POPuLaR demand

Mark your calendars for November 13 at 7 PM in the Auditorium for a special movie night! Our regularly scheduled Movie Nights will begin in January however, many residents have requested that we schedule a movie sooner. This month we will be showing “The Madman and the Professor”, an excellent true story of the man who created the Oxford Dictionary.

Mark and Jan Krueger

WelcOMe BacK DaNce – November 16

Welcome back to paradise (AKA Tropic Isles)! I hope everyone had a nice summer and you are ready to start the whirlwind of activities in the park! Coming this month is our annual Welcome Back Dance featuring the very popular band soul r coaster. The dance is on NOVEMBER 16. Doors will open at 6:00 PM. There will be social time to greet all your returning friends and neighbors at 6:30 and the music will start at 7:00! Tickets will be available on November 2 at coffee Hour or from Karen Grant at 721-1992. We will have reserved seating only. BYOB AND SNACKS. Let’s have a great party!

The Entertainment Committee

craFT class – November 21 Our first craft class of the season will be on Thursday, November 21, at 10:00-12:00 in the Yacht Club. Kelly Randle-Taylor will be teaching us how to make two Christ-mas ornaments. The cost will be $7.00. A

sign-up sheet will be in the Auditorium by November 1st. Class size is limited to 30 people! Call Jean Volkens at 563-564-9056 with questions!

THaNKsGiViNG DiNNer – November 28 The Boosters will be hosting Thanksgiving Dinner on November 28. The cost will be $5.00. Dinner will be served between 5:00 and 5:30. Please bring your own table setting and what you would like to drink. There will be coffee, tea, and water. If you are a shut-in, please call Milly at 941-799-4783 to book your dinner to be delivered. The cost is $5.00.

cHrisTMas TrasH aND Treasure sale On December 6, there will be a sale of Christmas items donated to Trash and Treasure. The sale takes place at 21 Flores from 8 AM – 1 PM. Everyone is invited to come and do some early Christmas shopping.

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siNGles/sOcial GrOuP! The Singles/Social Group is a group of single individuals that enjoy socializing with other single people. We will be meeting on the

third Wednesday of the month. Our next meeting will be on No-vember 20 from 4:00-5:00 PM. These will be planning meetings 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 men and women who enjoy social activities to attend. The club is sponsoring the following events, but they are open to anyone who would like to join us. Call Mary Welch at 608-577-4446 if you have any questions. Upcoming events for November include:1. Festival of skeletons - November 1, 4- 6 PM, Village of the

Arts - meet in the Yacht Club parking lot at 4:00 PM if you’d like to carpool.

2. Bunco - November 27th, Yacht Club, 6:30-8:30 PM (Everyone is welcome to attend – Singles/Social Group member or not)

BOWliNG leaGue Bowling will be rolling along again starting on November 7. 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. Please let me know. 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 AM in front of the Auditorium. We will be

selling plants again from H &H Greenhouse. If you need assistance with planting, we will be there to help.

WaTer aerOBics It’s that time to go back and get your exercise in the pool. We will be starting water aerobics the second week in Novem-ber. Class starts November 11th at 10-11 AM. I am looking forward to seeing everyone. Let’s make it a good year.

Denise Smaglis

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HOliDaY craFT Fair! Our Holiday Craft Fair will be held on saturday, December 7 from 1-4 PM in the

Tropic Isles’ Auditorium. It will be here before you know it! There is still time to bake, sew, craft, etc. and get ready to sell your wares. Please call to reserve a table for $10 and for more informa-tion. Call Cyndi Belle at 941-981-3616. You can leave a message. Don’t wait! Call now!

cOFFee ‘N cONVersaTiON – January 6, 2020 sponsored by Tropic isles’ Homeowner’s association

Visit from the Mayor

On Monday, January 6, we welcome Palmetto Mayor, Shirley Groover Bryant. Last year the Mayor also brought along Public Works Director, Alan Tusing, and Chief of Police, Scott Tyler. So, come and join us for some coffee and conversation! Bring your questions and concerns to the Auditorium at 10 AM. In the meantime, to keep up with City happenings go to http://www.palmettofl.org/ and click “Subscribe”.

2020 TrOPicaires sHOW We are looking forward to the 2020 Tropicaires Show!! The show dates are March 12 and 13, 2020. Do you like to act, sing, play an instrument, or dance? Then we are looking for you for the 2020 Tropicaires Show! The

starting date for Tropicaires’ practices is Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 9 AM in the Auditorium. The theme for this year’s 2020 show is “The Ed Sullivan Show”. Put your thinking caps on and think about what act you might like to do for the show. So far, we have these acts lined up -- Beatles, Elvis, The McQuire Sisters, Melanie, and Mr. Cellophane. Come on out and join us! Everyone is welcome! Contact Director, Bev O’Brien, with questions at 941-779-4068. It’ll be a “really big show” this year!

VeNDOr eXPO Mark your calendars for the Boosters Vender Expo on sunday, January 12 from 1:00-4:00 PM. Many vendors will be available to answer your questions about their companies and services. Contact Joanne Miller at 729-4125 if you have any questions.

~~coming events~~NeWcOMers’ ParTY 2020

The Tropic Isles’ Activity Board will be hosting our bi-annual Newcomers’ Party on Friday, January 17th from 7 -9 PM in the Auditorium. The purpose of the party is to acclimate residents, new to the park within the last two years, to the activities and groups offered here at Tropic Isles. These residents will receive a personal invitation by phone prior to the event, but everyone at Tropic Isles is invited to attend. Hopefully, all groups and orga-nizations in the park will have a table at the event. It should be staffed with members to answer questions and to sign people up. We will have refreshments, entertainment, door prizes, and other give-aways for the attendees. “Old Timers” -- residents that attend who have lived here for a while—are asked to bring a dessert to share. If you have any questions or want to volunteer to help out, please contact Sue Weaver at [email protected] or call 941-981-5844. Hope to see you there!

sOuTHeasTerN GuiDe DOGs Walkathon 2020

Mark your calendars! The 2020 SEGD Suncoast Walkathon in Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park is scheduled for Saturday, March 7.. This is a great event for a worthy cause. More information will be forthcoming as the event draws near. If you want to become involved, please contact Sue Weaver at [email protected].

cook’s corner BiG mac casseROLe

(Serves 6, ready in 45 minutes)iNGreDieNTs:

1 lb. lean ground beef½ cup onion, diced1 (8 ounce) can reduced-fat crescent rolls1 head lettuce, shredded1 tomato, diced10 tablespoons fat-free Thousand Island salad dressing3 dill pickle spears6 slices fat-free American cheese

DirecTiONs:1. Brown beef and onion in a pan.2. Add diced pickle.3. Pour into an 11 x 8 casserole dish.4. Place the slices of cheese even over the top of the beef mixture.5. Unroll crescent dough and lay on top. Seams don’t have to be

pinched together.6. Bake at 350 until golden brown.7. Serve topped with lettuce, tomato, and Thousand Island dress-

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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 November: 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

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 me or call 941-722-4037. Pictures of residents and happenings in the park are always wel-come. 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. Be sure to thank your Block Captain for the volunteer work that they do, especially in the heat of the summer.

Cindy Shaw, Editor

Breezes Delivery As you may know, our Tropic Isles’ Newsletter, The Breezes, is delivered by our wonderful volunteer Block Captains. It is very hard for these volunteers to know where to place your newsletter if you do not have a designated spot by your door (rock, paper-weight, etc.) that can hold your paper. The Block Captains cannot put the newsletters into your USPS mailbox, and we hate to leave them on the stairs or near your door on windy days as the papers end up all over the park. Please have a spot that is easy to figure out for your Block Captain to leave your newsletter. If you don’t have a secure spot, they will return your copy to the Office and you can pick it up there at your convenience. Please don’t forget to thank your Block Captain for the service they do. The name of your Block Captain can be found in this issue of the Breezes and in your new Resident Directory. Thanks!

Cindy Shaw, Editor

Block captains by streetAloha Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gail Stewart, Bev Crabtree (summer)Bahama/28th Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irene CaseyBasin/Bahia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Pike, Doug Woulf (summer)Bimini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bridget KrasowskiCapri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cyndi BelleDel Rio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pamela White, Nancy Barango (summer) Edessa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joy Colbert Flores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anne AntonacciJamaica/Nassau . . . . . . . . Mary VanVoorhis, Dori Bloye (summer) Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Buckley, Shirley Clarkson (summer) Maui . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jo SchmidtMontego . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Pike, Doug Woulf (summer) Tampico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anne NittiTerra Ceia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Woulf 12th St. W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elaine Faulkner13th St. W., 31st Ave. W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beverly Crabtree14th St. W., 29th Ave. W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Grant28th Ave. Dr. W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phyllis Ann SmithTrinidad Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Linke, Paula Reid (summer) Garden Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Wade

safety Tip of the MonthTheRe’s danGeR aT eveRy cORneR!

It is extremely important when driving in the park, to drive the speed limit --15 mph-- and to stay on your side of the road. Our roads in the park are narrow. Many bikers and motorists drive down the middle of the road making for a very hazardous situation. Bikers need to ride single file and stay to the righthand side of the road. Drivers need to also stay in the right lane and stop at all stop signs. Be especially careful when going around corners. When making a turn, stay on your side of the road. Look ahead to make sure that no one is coming in the other direction. The stop signs and speed limit signs are placed there for your safety and the safety of others. Do your part to put safety first!

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What’s New in Tropic isles?

iT’s BuncO Time! Come and join us for a fun game of Bunco on Wednesday, November 27 from 6:30-8:30 PM in the Yacht Club. BYOB and a light snack to share. Bun-co will meet on the lasT Wednesday of the month, except for December 25. Call Mary Welch at 608-577-4446 if you have any questions.

Out and about…around Town

Veterans Day celebration Palmetto is again the host city for the Manatee County Veterans Council Official Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, November 11th at 11 AM at Sutton Park including a parade and festivities to follow, all at Sutton Park. Join other residents as they honor those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.

Downtown Bradenton Farmer’s Market The Bradenton Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday, from Oc-tober through May, 9 AM –2 PM on Old Main Street in Downtown Bradenton (400 12th St. W.). The Farmer’s Market is a place where you can enjoy fresh produce, local art, and upbeat music. Parking is free on the weekends and dogs on leashes are always welcome. Visit www.bradentonfarmersmarket.com for more information.

New Manatees arrive at the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat

at the Bishop Museum Two new manatees arrived at the rehabilitation center in

October to gain weight and receive pre-release conditioning before returning to the wild. They were moved from SeaWorld and made a smooth transition. Felicia is a female manatee that was rescued from Ruskin Inlet April 22 with her mother after her mother suffered a boat injury. Her mother did not survive. Doscal is a male manatee that is an orphan. He was found emaciated when he was rescued from the Orange River on April 3. They are expected to remain at The Bishop until the winter of 2021. The Bishop Museum is located at 201 10th St. W. in Bradenton. Call 941-746-4131 for information.

computer and Tech Training at the libraries We have free computer, smartphone, and eBook classes at our libraries. Always check the Calendar of Events and your branch for additional classes. The library offers online resources, books, and DVDs that can help you learn about basic and advanced comput-ing. Their online resource LearningExpress Library includes videos and tutorials in computer and internet basics. You will need your library card number and PIN to access LearningExpress. If you do not have a library card, see their Library Cards page for information on how to obtain one.Here are the classes that are coming in November:instagram for Beginners Tuesday 11/5, 2-4 PM Downtown Cen-

tral Library -1301 1st Ave. W., BradentonWindows 10 Basics Wednesday 11/13, 2-4 PM Palmetto Library

- 923 6th St. W. 941-722-3333android Basics Friday 11/15, 10 AM-12 PM Downtown Central

Library iPhone Basics Tuesday 11/19, 2-4 PM Downtown Central Library

royal lipizzan stallions The training sessions of the Royal Lipizzan Stallions are held from December through April 2020. Training sessions are on Thursdays and Fridays from 3-5 PM and on Saturdays from 10 AM-noon. You are welcome

to walk over to the stables after the show to get a closer look at the stallions. Bring your own seating or select a spot in the bleachers on either side of the arena. Donations are appreciated and are so necessary. They are used for so many things from vet wrap to shampoo, head to hoof. Call 941-322-1501 or email [email protected] for more information. They are located at 32755 Singletary Road, Myakka City, FL. Don’t forget to bring your cameras!

light Bites and Board Games Bradenton has a new boardgame café called Table Talk SRQ at 3999 Cortez Road. You can enjoy a game

of Monopoly, Risk, Scrabble, Clue, Catan, Rummikub, Battleship, or any of their 450 board games. There are beverages (coffee, tea, soda, juice, beer, and wine) along with some handheld bites such as croissant sandwiches, finger food boards, hot dogs, and snack cups. It’s just $5 to get in and play for a day. They are open from 12 noon- 10 PM Tuesday-Sunday and are closed Mondays. Put down your phones and enjoy each other’s company and conversation. Check it out at www.tabletalksrq.com .


Bingo News

Welcome back! We had 34 players at our first game of the season on October 1st. We are playing every Tuesday in the Auditorium with the game starting promptly at 7 PM. Doors open at 6 PM. Please bring a friend/neighbor and join us for a great evening.

Joy and Elaine

choose To Be Kind

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.

saturday coffee News Tropic Isles’ “Coffee Hour” is a weekly event held on Saturday mornings at 8:30 AM in the Auditorium and the longest continu-ously run park activity. All for the price of $1, you can enjoy coffee and tea, sweet rolls, donuts, hard rolls, and some good old-fash-ioned table talk. All residents are welcome and invited to join in on this event. Bring your own coffee cup and a small plate. The upcoming season’s Coffee Hours are hosted by our park clubs, except for November. I will take the lead to run November coffee, but need workers to help me. We need a greeter, a money collector, 50/50 ticket person, an MC, an audio person, donut and coffee servers, 2 kitchen helpers, and someone to pick-up from Turners Donuts. I will setup and make coffee, etc. Please call Kay Lynn Duncan at 722-0250 if you can volunteer for a November Saturday morning coffee. On November 9th, the Coffee Hour will again honor our Veterans. I will need flag bearers from each military branch and volunteers to help with this honorable event. Please call me if you are available to help out. At the November 16th Coffee Hour, there will be a short tribute to long-time park resident Betty M. smith who lived on Bimini Dr. and was a faithful community leader to our park for many years. Betty died July 12, 2019. Hope to see the tables full at Coffee Hour.

Kay Lynn Duncan, Coffee Chair, 722-0240

“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/ThinKinG Of yOu caRds WeRe senT TO carolyn stewart of Jamaica Dr. (health issues), Dan lake of Trinidad Way (health issues), Bobby Norman of Flores (broken wrist), Floretta Krueger of 12th St. W. (knee problems), and Joan richey of 12th St. W. (health issues).

a symPaThy caRd Was senT TO Mike Justice of Tampico Dr. on the loss of his sister, to Don Denby on the loss of his father, and to Wanda Black of Del Rio Dr. on the loss of her daughter, Jeanne. If you know of someone who needs a “Get Well” card or a family who has lost a loved one in need of a “Sympathy Card”, please con-tact Nancy Grant at 419-796-8574 or Kathy Martin at 419-796-0111.

Tropical red Hatters The Tropical Red Hatters will meet at 4 PM on Wednesday, November 6 in the Yacht Club. On Saturday, November 23 we plan to go to Mixon Farm for a craft fair and lunch. We will meet at 10 AM in the Yacht Club parking lot to carpool. On November 23, we plan to put up a Christmas tree as a col-lection point for our annual donations for veterans. Sharon Duval will be in charge of replacing the tree and payment will come from the treasury. We will have our Christmas party in conjunction with our December meeting. Each member will bring a dish to share, a $10 grab bag gift, and a donation for veterans. The treasury will provide a spiral ham. Donations from the community will be taken to Bay Pines VA Medical Center in mid-December for distribution. The Tropical Red Hatters group is open to all ladies in the Tropic Isles’ community. We meet monthly all year to plan fun activities. Come join the fun in your red and purple.

Ann M. Miller, Scribe


Bridge Players Needed We play at the Yacht Club on Wednes-days at 12:30. Many times we have 2 or 3 tables and we can always use a substitute. Join us! Call Nancy Barango at 941-721-4971

if you are interested in playing. We are starting November 6.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors(nhn)

NHN will continue to help with any resident needs. Our volun-teers 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 for help.

Pam Hennessy 941-447-6228Jan Krueger 262-617-0710Anne Nitti 508-873-6205Sharon Williams 419-320-0908

residents: Please Help to conserve Water.

if you have water in the street, you need to adjust your sprinklers!!

ciTy Of PaLmeTTO TOiLeT ReBaTe PROGRam The City of Palmetto, in conjunction with Southwest Florida Water Management District, is excited to announce beginning October 1st, they are able to pay up to a $100 rebate to Palmetto utility customers who replace their 3.6 gallons per flush (gpf ) high-flow toilets with more efficient 1.28 gallon (gpf ) low-flow toilets. The Toilet Rebate Program will apply to toilets replaced after October 1, 2019 with a household limit of 2 toilets per year.You can read specific details on the City’s website www.pal-mettofl.org/toiletrebate. For more information about the Toilet Rebate Program, contact City staff at 941-417-2890 or email [email protected]. Thank you for your help in our continued effort to conserve water.

Here’s What’s in store for You This season!

Here is a quick preview of some of the things the entertain-ment committee has in store for you this season:

November 16th is our Welcome Back Dance with “SoulRCoaster”.December 6th is our christmas Dance with djay Wayne.December 8th is our Golf cart Parade.December 24th is our christmas eve social.Taylor and Taylor will entertain on New Year’s eve.January 18th we will have spittin’ image – a musical comedy duo.February 29th we will have Johnny counterfit-concert and

comedy.March 28th is our Farewell Dance, with our “Our Born to be Wild”

theme (Biker Bash).April 5th is our Pool Party.

(Other events are sponsored by various activity groups or clubs and are listed in the monthly issues of the Breezes.)

Tropic isles’ 2019 cookbook The first annual “Tropic Isles’ Cookbook 2019” is here! We’ve collected over 50 recipes from our wonderful Tropic Isles’ cooks. The recipes are mouthwatering and delicious, and the cook-

book was a lot of fun to create! Cookbook sales will take place at Saturday Coffee Hours, while quantities last. Net proceeds from the cookbook will benefit our community.

Pat Brazil, Chris Gorton, and Jean Volkens


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.• Ifyouenjoyabeverageonthepooldeck,pleasedisposeofyour

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.

• Ifyouareasmoker,pleasesmoke inthedesignated“SMOKEBREAK 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.

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

• Useatoweltoprotectthechairsfromsunscreen.• children’s hours at the pool are 11 aM to 1 PM and 4 PM to

6 PM. • Remembertobeconsiderateandrespectfulofothers.• under no circumstances are dogs allowed in the pool or on

the pool deck/spa area.• Disorderlyconduct,publicintoxication,andprofanelanguage

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!

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.Pets---11.5 General • Residentsareresponsiblefortheirpetsandanydamagecaused

by their pets at all times. • PetsarenotpermittedintheCommunitybuildingsor inthe

pool or hot tub/spa deck area. • Outdoorkennels,doghouses,petfencing,andpetbreeding

are not permitted. • Petsarenotpermittedtodisturbthepeaceandenjoymentof

Residents. Contact the Palmetto Police Department (941-721-2000) for code violations.

• Anypetcreatinganuisance,atanytimeofday,maybecausefor its permanent removal from the Community.

• For health and sanitation reasons, and to comply with the local ordinances, residents are not permitted to leave food or water dishes outdoors. This includes bird feed for water-fowl. These may attract disease-carrying animals.

13.2 signage • No signs of any kind, except mobile home “For sale” or “For

rent” signs, shall be displayed within the community, or on any resident’s home or unit/lot.

• Amaximumoftwo(2)permittedsignsmaybedisplayedinawindow or yard. The size of the sign may not exceed 18”x 24”.

• Generalnoticesandarticlesforsalemaybepostedonthebul-letin boards inside the Yacht Club and Auditorium provided for that purpose.

• Residentsarepermittedtoplaceuptotwo(2)“NoTrespassing”signs on their docks or slip--one landside and one waterside. These signs may not exceed 10”x 14”.

• Anysignsinviolationofthissectioncanberemovedimmedi-ately by Management.

Boosters News--Welcome Back! Boosters are a group of dedicated folks who come together to fundraise for Park improvements. If you would like to help, come out and join us. The next meeting will be November 8 at 9:00 aM in the Auditorium. We will be getting organized for the Thanksgiving Dinner and there will be other items to discuss at the meeting. Boosters will be hosting Thanksgiving Dinner on November 28, and we will need your help. If you can help, please come to the meeting on November 8th or call Milly at 941-799-4783. The cost will be $5.00. Dinner will be served between 5:00 and 5:30. Please bring your own table setting and what you would like to drink. There will be coffee, tea, and water. If you are a shut-in, please call me (see above number) to book your dinner to be delivered. The cost is $5.00. On December 6, there will be a sale of Christmas items donated to Trash and Treasure. The sale will be at 21 Flores Dr. from 8 AM to 1 PM. Everyone in the park is welcome. The purpose of Boosters is to provide a service to improve our park. To be able to make these improvements, we need your sup-port. We are always looking for donations of furniture, household goods, and miscellaneous things. Every little bit helps. The items are sold at our Trash and Treasure sale on January 24 and 25, 2020. We need volunteers to help with furniture pickup. Call Mel Oliver at 941-304-6199 to volunteer or for pickup.

cans, cans, cans

We raise a considerable amount of money by recycling aluminum cans. The drop off box is in the Office parking lot or call for pick up if you have a large quantity. Thank you so much for con-tinuing 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!


General Yard Waste reminders The following information is from the City of Palmetto regarding the handling of yard waste: Yard waste consisting of grass clippings, vines, leaves, and shrubbery cuttings are to be contained in cans or bins of the same weight and size as garbage cans. Tree limbs and palm fronds are to be tightly tied in bundles about 4 feet long, 2 feet across, and no more than 50 pounds in weight. Yard waste is to be placed on the same side of the street as garbage and recycling to be picked up starting at 7 AM on WEDNESDAYS. If a pickup day falls on a holiday, pickup will be delayed by one day. DO NOT PUT YARD WASTE IN GREEN GARBAGE BINS OR BLUE RECYCLING BINS. New residents: all yard waste, garbage, and recyclables should be placed on one side of the street for pickup. Please check with the office or your neighbors as to what side of the street is used for collection.

HHW and e-scrap Monthly collections

Household waste and e-scrap collection is held the 3rd Satur-day of every month at the Lena Road Landfill, 3333 Lena Road, Bradenton (3rd traffic light east of I-75, off State Road 64) from 9 am - 3 pm.HHW examples: insecticides, old fire extinguishers, oil, paint

and paint thinner, propane tanks, pesticides, and used motor oil-filters.

e-scrap examples: battery chargers, CD players, keyboards, microwaves, monitors, speakers, hair trimmers, and hair dry-ers, TV’s, vacuums, radios, and various household electronic equipment.

Get together with a neighbor and make a trip to the landfill. Thanks for not putting these things in the green garbage cans.

recyclingfROm The PaLmeTTO PuBLic WORKs dePaRTmenT

While it is very important to recycle to save our environment and to preserve the landfill space we have, it is also important to recycle in the proper way. Contamination of a recycle can with items that are not recyclable may cause an entire load to be contaminated and dumped at the landfill. It is important to know what is and what is not appropriate. Currently the only items to be placed in the blue recycle container are listed below:Paper: All clean paper including newspapers, junk mail, maga-

zines, telephone books, catalogs, office paper, and brown paper.all cardboard: Food boxes (cereal, crackers, pasta) and cardboard

boxes. Please FlaTTeN carDBOarD BOXes. NO PiZZa BOXes.

Plastic containers #1 through #7: Water and sports drink bottles, bleach, detergent, and shampoo bottles (Number is located on the base of the container.) reMOVe THe caPs.

Metal: Aluminum cans and steel cans including empty aerosol cans.

aseptic containers: Milk and juice cartonsGlass: Green, clear, and brown bottles and jars. Please eMPTY,

riNse, aND reMOVe caPs FrOM all BOTTles aND cON-TaiNers.

Please DO NOT iNcluDe THese iTeMs. THeY are cONTaMiNaNTs:Liquids, plastic bags, plastic wrap, coat hangers, hoses or wires, toys, plastic cups or plates, clothing, bedding, rugs, needles or medical waste. DO NOT INCLUDE food contaminated paper plates, pizza boxes, cups, napkins, paper towels, or tissues, polystyrene cups, and food trays. NO FOOD WasTe, PlasTic BaGs, Or FOaM cONTaiNers!

Please continue to recycle. recycling is great for the envi-ronment and saves precious natural resources!

Oh, The Places You’ll Go!!!!

If you would like to share a picture of your travels, please send it to [email protected] and I would be happy to print it.

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.

shuffle club News Calling all park shufflers and newbie shufflers! Tropic Isles’ club shuffle is on Monday, Wednes-day, Thursday, Friday and saturday at 10:00

aM, Tuesday at 1:00 PM, and sunday at 2 PM. Our Shuffle Potluck Dinner will be held at the Yacht Club on November 13 at 5:00 PM. Bring your table service, beverage, and a dish to pass. We invite any resident to join the Shuffle Club and attend our potluck dinners held once a month. Club membership cost is $5.00 for the season. Park courts are open to all park residents and guests (those under 18 must be accompanied by adult park resident). Please call me or seek out a shuffler when you are walking by the courts for instructions on playing the game and equipment use, The North shore league starts November 13th. In January 2020, our club will offer beginner and intermediate lessons. Watch for more information in the Breezes. Park tournaments are held throughout the season. The game of shuffleboard is a fun sport to learn and play. Hope to see you on the courts!!

Kay Lynn Duncan, Shuffle Club President


exercise and Wellness

aerobics Aerobics is a fun activity that meets Monday-Fri-day 8:00-9:00 aM year-round in the Yacht Club. The hour is broken into two sessions of 30 minutes each. We use exercise CDs to do 2-4 miles of walking aero-bics for heart health with some strength training (weights) mixed in. We vary the CDs that we use to keep interest and enthusiasm high. Weights are provided, or you can bring your own. Come on down and get fit with some friendly people!

Cindy Shaw

Fun and Fitness Are you looking for a less intense form of exer-cise, but would enjoy some mild strength training,

stretching, and exercises to improve balance? Then join Shirley Kaye for Fun and Fitness, Monday-Friday at 9-10 aM starting in November in the Yacht Club. Many of the exercises are good for people suffering from arthritis, back problems, or fibromyalgia. Some exercises are done on a mat. Extra mats are available, or you can bring your own. Get fit and have fun too.

Water aerobics Calling all Aqua Angels and Devil Dogs! Are you looking for an exercise program that is fun and full of music while giving you a workout? Then look no further!! Water Aerobics is for you!! It is held at the pool Monday through Friday from 10:00-11:00 aM beginning on November 11, weather permitting. This is the place to be if you have any aches and pains that prevent you from doing tra-ditional exercises. I am personally able to teach this class, even though I have a form of Parkinson’s and had a hip replacement. Newcomers are always welcome. Hope to see you there!

Denise Smaglis

Yoga classes Yoga classes are held on Mondays and Fridays at 10-11 aM

with Larry Jennings. classes will be held in the au-ditorium on MONDaYs and in the Yacht club on FriDaYs. The cost is $5 per session to be paid at the time of the class. Contact Jerry Cockerham at 336-209-1536 if you have any questions.

Join us in the Auditorium for a great workout while having lots of fun! Line dancing will begin on Monday, November 4, from 7-8 PM. A group of volunteers will be the instructors this year. Starting Monday, December 2, Nancy Larsen will be the instructor for beginner classes at 6:30 PM for those new to line dancing, followed by line dancing from 7-8 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Larsen at 941-725-2216 or Mary Welch 608-577-4446. We hope to see you there!

The Big red Bus Was Here!

The Big Red Bus was here on October 11 for our first blood drive of the year. Charisse DiMain, our OneBlood representative, said “Tropic Isles did AMAZING!! We were able to collect 21 units of blood which will save up to 63 lives! That is the greatest number of donors we’ve seen in October, ever! Remember, the blood collected will go to our local hospitals, All Children’s Hospital, and all the VAs in Florida. Your generosity is giving someone life, and more time to enjoy it!” Thanks to all those people who took the time to donate blood. Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big differ-ence in the lives of others. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. The blood donated at our blood drive was likely transfused into a patient within 48 to 72 hours. The turnaround is that fast and that constant. Please consider being a blood donor at our next blood drive on December 13. Donors will receive a fleece blanket and a coupon for a pint of culver’s custard.

Thank you to the following people for donating blood: Al MacKenzie Carla Ernewein Brigid Lundy-VittonDon Fosco Ed Baker Jan KruegerMark Smith Pat Meade Phil CookScott Hyma Dan Demers Don StottsGina Blumenstock Paul Jordan Phyllis SmithShirley Clarkson Cindy Shaw Jerry Quesenberry Norm Sparling

Don’t forget.... Turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, Nov. 3rd


Greetings Fellow Shareholders and Home Owners,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 if you have changes to your personal information. Thank you for your co-operation in this matter. This information will be used to update the new 2019-2020 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: ___________________________________________________________________________________________


in The Neighborhood

The 10th Street Market, next door to the Noodle House, has permanently closed. It has been replaced by Full Circle Perfor-mance. “Full Circle Performance Weightlifting Club is dedicated to helping our youth pursue the Olympic Dream via the sport of weightlifting.” They also offer strength and speed training for all sports, as well as general fitness training for people looking to get in shape.

Marina staff

We have some great marina employees here in Tropic Isles. They are (l to r) Tammy (Sunday), Al (Monday-Thursday), and Ray (Friday-Saturday). Nick (not pictured) is a sub when needed. We appreciate their hard work and friendly smiles.

summer Travels

Doug and Tina Woulf went on their annual visit to Tupper Lake, NY (upstate) to see Doug’s Mother; Theresa Woulf.

David and Denise Votaw, along with Dwayne and Barb Leakey, visited Chuck and Linda Sugg at their summer camp in July.

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remembering the Days of summer

Can you tell why these people are sitting in such an unusual arrangement? Only in Florida would people sit like this to be in the shade.

Florida residents will understand this. The caption says it all!


Tropic isles Happenings!

A new house was delivered to 277-278 Nassau Dr.

A new model went up at 61 Edessa Dr.

Bingo resumed on October 1 to a dedicated group of players. Come join in the fun.

The game of Bunco was well-attended for the second time on October 14. Watch for the next Bunco game on the last Wednesday of each month. The winners were: Most Buncos—Sherry Novak; Most Wins—Pam Hennessy and Linda Coleman (tied); and Most Losses – Brigid Vitton. Fun was had by all.

September sunset by Tina Woulf

October sunset by Cindy Shaw

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