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The Tropic IslesBreezesJuly 2017

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

===Hurricane Awareness Edition=====A “Breezier” Breezes==

The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season is an event in the annual tropical hurricane season in the northern hemisphere. The season officially begins on June 1, 2017 and will end on November 30, 2017.

More information on “Hurricane Preparedness” inside!

Home of the Month

July’s “Home of the Month” belongs to Jerry and Larry Cocker-ham at 1303 29th Ave. Dr. W. Jerry has added her artistic touches to create eye-catching curb appeal for their home. Congratula-tions!

Meet Your New NeighborsBy Cindy Shaw

I’d like to introduce you to our new, full-time neighbor, ToM DEsisTo, who lives at 255 Jamaica Dr. He is originally from Gilford, New Hampshire. Tom worked as an equip-ment operator at nuclear and coal power plants in Plymouth, MA and Craig, CO. Tom served in the Army for 2 years and is a Vietnam veteran. He enjoys playing pool, fishing, dancing, and using his metal de-tector to search for interesting items. His former wife, Grace, and husband, Sonny, who live in Bradenton, looked for mobile home parks in the area for Tom and discovered Tropic Isles. Tom enjoys meeting people and believes that God brought him to beautiful Tropic Isles. Please give Tom a warm, Tropic Isles welcome!

This smiling face belongs to our new neighbor, Doug HoNAkEr, at 217 Bimini Dr. Doug is a full-time resident from Beckley, West Virginia who has lived in the area for 46 years. Doug has a “son”, Fernando (15), who he enjoys going boating and fishing with. He also enjoys walking. Doug owned a laundromat in Palmetto until he sold out over a year ago and is now retired and enjoying life. Please welcome Doug to our Tropic Isles’ paradise.

~~Thought For The Day~~ Good friends are the rare jewels of life...difficult to find and impossible to replace!

July 4th Party at Tropic isles!(see inside for details)

- Tropic Isles - July 2017

What’s Your sign?

Husband Day Care --This restaurant has a great sense of humor. No Unsolicited Callers Here

For Grandkids and Seniors…

Mother Nature at Her Finest!

Have you seen this Century Plant blooming at 258 Jamaica Dr.?

Mother Nature has outdone herself with the designs on this Banded

Sphinx Moth.

An Anhinga has such piercing blue eyes and beautiful designs

on its wings.

Gopher tortoises are protected and can be found at Egmont Key and Caladesi

Island State Park.

After the rain, enjoy a rainbow over Tropic Isles.

Sunsets are beautiful over the Gulf.

July 2017 - Tropic Isles -

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Editor: Cindy Shaw Contributing Writer: Sharon Schumann

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From The Editor People always ask me, “As a full-time resident, what is summer like in Palmetto, Florida?” Here are some things that come to mind…. The weather is consistently nice—sunny and warm. We have lots of sunshine and use lots of sunscreen. The beach is popular, but you don’t want to go without a beach umbrella. You make plans to do any outdoor work before 10 AM or after 4 PM to stay out of the heat of the day. You go from an air-conditioned house to an air-conditioned car to an air-conditioned business. There is great fishing of all kinds, but fishing for tarpon at the Sunshine Bridge is quite an adventure. The water is so warm that when you catch a fish, it’s already cooked. You can take a drive in your convertible and have the AC on at the same time. Finding shade becomes a priority in whatever you do outside. You can find a parking space close to the door of your favorite restaurant or even in the parking lot of the Moose on the Beach. There is no waiting at many popular restaurants and some offer special “meal deals” to keep customers coming throughout the summer months. The traffic is light and it doesn’t take forever to cross the Green Bridge. There are fewer people everywhere. After the heat of the day, the clouds build up to produce afternoon thunderstorms, but the storms don’t last very long. These thunderstorms are quite awesome with beautiful cloud formations. There is usually an afternoon sea breeze to enjoy while you sit out on your deck with your favorite beverage. There aren’t any mosquitoes or bugs to bother you. You can view breath-taking sunsets from the pool deck while enjoying a swim, as the sun slowly descends below the horizon. If you’re here for the 4th of July, Anna Maria Island has a wonderful parade along the beach and the fireworks over the Manatee River are fabulous, as seen from either side of the river. You can try your hand at catching bay scallops in the Gulf during scallop season. Mmmmm…good! If the heat really gets to you, you can travel to cooler places to get some relief from the heat. Compare 5 months of cold, ice, snow, and gloomy days in the North to 5 months of sunshine and air-conditioning in the South. I’d pick the South any day. It’s a great place to live!

idea To Ponder…. Watching the sunrise outdoors statistically increases your odds of having a good day… and needing a nap after lunch!

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

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

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

Jodie Lawman, Office AssistantChris Vincent, Maintenance Team Leader

Al Harris, MaintenanceOffice (941) 721-8888 • Fax 941-729-0687

Marina 941-729-8128www.TropicIsles.net

Tropic Isles Co‑opBOard OF dIrecTOrs 2017/2018

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clyde MartinVice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Milly SumlerSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark KruegerTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff WallaceDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Butch MinickDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary ReaseDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hank Vitan

TIHOATropic Isles Homeowners Association

2017/2018President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim NittiVice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nadine KellySecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peggy KuehnTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy ReedDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linda DiesingDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deane Cornell

TIPOA (Property Owners)2017/2018 Board

President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rene BelangerVice Pres.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lance LinkeTreasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rita CollinsRecording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie AdinollfeCorresponding Secretary/City Liaison . . . . . . . Vicki MassaroDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John BaileyDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Karol FrystakDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne RandleDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Stokes


The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFW-MD) on May 25 reported that this is the driest dry season in the past 103 years. As a result, watering restrictions throughout the region will be increased from June 5 until August 1. SWFWMD has increased watering restrictions across 16 counties, including Manatee County. Lawn watering will be limited to one time per week and will need to be done before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. on the appro-priate watering day for the property address. Car washing is limited to one time per week on the watering day. The watering schedule and additional information can be found at www.mymantee.org/water. Even though the region is experiencing drought conditions, Manatee County Utilities officials say the public water supply re-mains adequate. Utilities officials say they plan to work with local homeowners and neighborhoods on the conservation message, but they remind water customers that violators of the watering restrictions could be subject to fines of $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second offense, and $500 for a third offense.

irrigaTion HoursAddresses with “house numbers” … May only irrigate on … Ending in 0 or 1 Monday Ending in 2 or 3 Tuesday Ending in 4 or 5 Wednesday Ending in 6 or 7 Thursday Ending in 8 or 9 Friday No address Friday (community common areas, etc.)

Hand Watering and Micro or Drip Irrigation Hand watering, micro-irrigation, or drip-irrigation of plants, shrubs, and trees (lawn areas excluded) can be done on any day of the week and at any time of the day. Use a shut-off nozzle on the hose.Fountains, Car Washing, and Pressure Washing• Carwashing is limited toonce-per-weekon thedesignated

watering day for the location.• Pressurewashingisallowedonceayearandfornecessarypur-

poses, such as prior to painting or sealing, to maintain a paint or material warranty, to address a health or safety hazard, and to comply with health laws.

• Fountainsandotheraestheticwaterfeaturesmayonlyoperateeight hours per day. The regular hours of operation can be se-lected by the owner, but must be posted.

BE sMArT: Do not water after it rains or during the heat of the day. if the water is running into the street, you are overwatering and wasting water. Even city residents who are using recycled water, are wasting water if water is running into the street. Please be responsible and conserve water. Adjust your irrigation systems to limit watering according to the above restrictions.

Watering restrictions ~ June 5-August 1


These water conservation tips are simple and practical ways you can conserve water at home. And for most, conserving wa-ter means lower water bills (which are continually rising) while helping to meet local water conservation targets. Here are several ways to conserve water indoors, outdoors, and in landscaping. This is something we must take seriously. It is our responsibility to conserve water whenever possible. We, as Americans, waste gallons of water every day. With some of these tips, the savings are two-fold - you can conserve water, as well as energy use and that means more money in your pocket. Whether you need to con-serve water to save on the family budget or help with local water conservation efforts, saving water just makes good practical sense. Dishwasher. Use your automatic dishwasher only when you have a full load. Your dishwasher uses the same amount of water for a small load of dishes as it would for a full load. Washing Machine. When using your automatic washing ma-chine, adjust the water level to the correct setting for the size of load you plan to wash. Don’t Leave Water running. If you wash dishes by hand, don’t let the water run down the drain. If you have two sinks, fill one with soapy water and one with water for rinsing. If you have only one sink, gather washed dishes in a dish rack and rinse them with a spray device or a pan full of hot water. Drinking Water. Try keeping a pitcher or bottle of water in the refrigerator for cool drinking water. Running tap water to cool it off for drinking water is wasteful. Also, if you don’t drink all the water in your glass, rather than dumping the rest down the drain, use it to water a plant. Check for Leaks. Often faucets and pipes can have leaks and we don’t even notice. Even the smallest leak can waste up to 20 gallons of water a day. Leaks waste water 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can often be repaired with only an inexpensive washer. Check Your Toilets for Leaks. Put a little food coloring into your toilet tank. If the color begins to appear in the bowl, with-out flushing, you have a leak that should be repaired as soon as possible. Don’t use the Toilet as a Waste Basket. Every time you flush a facial tissue or other small bit of trash, you waste five to seven gallons of water. showers. Take shorter showers. Long, hot showers can waste five to ten gallons every unneeded minute. Limit your showers to the time it takes to soap up, wash down, and rinse off. You can also install a water-saving shower head to help reduce the amount of water used during a shower. Baths. Take baths instead of showers. A bath in a partially filled tub uses less water than all but the shortest showers. Brushing your Teeth. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth. There is no need to keep water pouring down the drain. Just wet your brush and turn off the water. You can turn the water back on when you are ready to rinse.use the Proper size Cooking Pot. We often tend to reach for a large pot to boil potatoes or pasta when mid-size cookware is sufficient. Using the size of pot that is adequate for the contents has two benefits. You’ll save on the amount of water to boil those potatoes and the pot will heat up faster, which means you’ll also save on energy. Covering the pot

will also help to reduce water evaporation, as well as speed up cooking time. recycle Water and use Less in the kitchen Your plants would love the water you boiled potatoes, pasta, or other vegetables in, since it would have composting qualities - but cool it first. Water from boiled potatoes is also great for gravies. It adds flavor and the starch helps with thickening. When cleaning vegetables, rather than running water, fill a medium bowl with water and wash vegetables in it. Don’t throw out the water after you clean vegetables. Water your plants with it.

WaTer conserVaTion ouTsiDePlease Don’t Water the sidewalk Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street. Choose shrubs and groundcovers in-stead of turf for hard-to-water areas such as steep slopes, isolated strips, and patches of lawn.Don’t Water During the Day Smart gardeners have a secret to share: water your lawn and garden in the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler to help minimize evaporation.run-off? shorten Your Watering Time Have you ever noticed that water runs off your lawn easily and hits the sidewalk or street? Try dividing your watering time into shorter periods to allow for better absorption.Don’t Water on Windy Days Don’t water your lawn on windy days when most of the water blows away or evaporates.Do You Water When it rains? Install a rain sensor on your irrigation controller so your system won’t run when it’s raining.An inexpensive Water-saving Device: The Broom Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway and sidewalk. It saves water every time.Check Your Hoses for Leaks We’re more likely to notice leaks indoors, but don’t forget to check outdoor faucets, sprinklers, and hoses for leaks.Check Valves for Leaks Remember to check your sprinkler system valves periodically for leaks and keep the sprinkler heads in good shape. Catch water in an empty tuna can to measure sprinkler output. One inch of water on one square foot of grass equals two-thirds of a gallon of water.set Your Mower on ‘High’ Adjust your lawn mower to a higher setting. A taller lawn shades roots and holds soil moisture better than if it is closely clipped.still Washing That Car? use a Hose Nozzle & save 100 gallons Use a hose nozzle or turn off the water while you wash your car. Better yet….do a “Florida carwash” and put your car outside when it rains.report Broken Pipes Do you notice something’s amiss with outdoor pipes or sprin-klers or the lawn stays wet in certain areas? Report broken pipes, open hydrants, and errant sprinklers to the Co-op or your water provider.

Do Your Part! Help To Conserve Water!CLIP AND SAVE


For Your summer Enjoyment…. Don’t forget that during the summer months, we continue to enjoy many things in Tropic Isles…• TheRedHattersmeetthefirstWednesdayofthe

month and have activities all summer long.• AerobicsmeetsMonday-Fridayat8AMintheYachtClub.• BingomeetseveryTuesdayat7PMintheAuditorium.Youcould

be a winner!• Shufflerscontinuetousethecourtsinthesummer.Equipment

is available for use.• Thekayaklaunchisavailableanytime.• Residentscontinuetoplaydarts,pool,pingpong,andvisitthe

Fitness Room and Library.• Comeandjoinusatthepoolforthebeautifulsunsetsthissum-

mer. • NEW! Join the All Timers (Full-time residents) for the month-

ly Pot Luck Dinners on the 15th of each month during the summer at 5 PM in the Yacht Club. see the sign-up sheet in the Auditorium.

~Coming Events~ July

4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Day4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th of July Party5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red Hat Meeting11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARC meeting

Writers Group13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LTSP meeting15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .All Timers Pot Luck18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARC meeting25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARC meeting

Writers Group

Laughter is The Best Medicine! A pirate walked into a bar, and the bartender said, “Hey, I haven’t seen you in a while. What happened? You look terrible.” “What do you mean?” said the pirate, “I feel fine.” “What about the wooden leg? You didn’t have that before.” “Well,” said the pirate, “We were in a battle and I got hit with a cannon ball, but I’m fine now.” The bartender replied, “Well, OK, but what about that hook? What happened to your hand?” The pirate explained, “We were in another battle. I boarded a ship and got into a sword fight. My hand was cut off. I got fitted with a hook but I’m fine, really…” “What about that eye patch?” “Oh,” said the pirate, “One day we were at sea, and a flock of birds flew over. I looked up, and one of them sh#$%t in my eye.” “You’re kidding,” said the bartender. “You couldn’t lose an eye just from that.” “Well, it was my first day with the hook.”

___________________________________ Farmer John lived on a quiet rural highway. But as time went by, the traffic slowly built up and became so heavy and so fast that his chickens were being run over at a rate of three to six a day. So, one day Farmer John called the local police station and said, “You’ve got to do something about all these people driving so fast and killing my chickens.” “What do you want us to do?” asked the policeman. “I don’t care! Just do something about those crazy drivers!” So, the next day the policeman had the road workers go out to erect a sign that said:

SLOW: SCHOOL CROSSING Three days later Farmer John called the policeman and said, “You’ve got to do something about these drivers! The school crossing sign seems to make them go even faster!” So, again, the policeman sent out the Main Road workers and they put up a new sign:

SLOW: CHILDREN AT PLAY That really sped them up. So, Farmer John called and called and called every day for three weeks. Finally, he asked the policeman, “Your signs are doing no good at all. Can I put up my own sign?” The policeman said, “Sure, go ahead.” He was willing to let Farmer John do just about anything to get him to stop calling to complain. The policeman got no more calls from Farmer John. Three weeks later, curiosity got the best of the policeman and he decided to give Farmer John a call. “How’s the problem with those drivers. Did you put up your sign?” “Oh, I sure did,” replied Farmer John, “and not one chicken has been killed since then. I’ve got to go. I’m very busy.” He hung up the phone. The policeman was really curious and he thought to himself, “I’d better go out there and look at that sign. It might be something that WE could use to slow down drivers.” So, he drove out to Farmer John’s house, and his jaw dropped the moment he saw the sign. It was spray painted on a sheet of wood....

NUDIST COLONY Go slow and watch out for chicks!(Submitted by Ann M. Miller)

slogans for Air Lines: · “We put the hospital in hospitality.” · “Board as a doctor, leave as a patient.” · “Our prices can’t be beaten, but our passengers can.” · “We have First Class, Business Class, and No Class.” · “Not enough seating, prepare for a beating.” · “We treat you like we treat your luggage.” · “We beat the customer. Not the competition.” · “And you thought leg room was an issue.” · “Where voluntary is mandatory.” · “Fight or flight. We decide.” · “Now offering one free carry off.” · “If our staff needs a seat, we’ll drag you out by your feet.” · “We’re not happy ’til you’re not happy.”

___________ Why do I like camping? Because it’s intense! (in tents)

___________What does a Thesaurus eat for breakfast? Synonym rolls!


Corrections For The Directory If you have a correction to submit, please send it to [email protected] or call Cindy Shaw at 941-722-4037 if you are in the Co-op. If you are a Property Owner, please send it to [email protected] or call Elaine Faulkner at 941-723-9591. You can go to the Office and complete an Information Form if you still need to make changes.

Welcome New residents!• IfyouareanewresidentofTropicIslesCo-op,pleasemakesure

to complete an Information Form that includes your important information, emergency contacts, and contact person who maintains your yard while you are away. A copy of that form can be picked up in the office. New residents of TIPOA can contact Elaine Faulkner with their information at 723-9591. This important information is used to update the 2017-18 resident Phone Directory.

• Also,ifyouareanewresidenttotheCo-op,pleasemakesureyou have received and read a copy of the 2014 Rules and Regu-lations. If you have not received a copy, please contact the office at 721-8888. You can also visit the www.tropicisles.net website to make a copy from there. As a resident of Tropic Isles, you are responsible for reading and following the Rules and Regulations of the park.

~rule of the Month~ This month the “Rule of the Month” is taken from Section II-Resi-dency in the Community. For a complete explanation of the rules listed in these sections, please see your copy of the 2014 Rules and Regulations.ii. rEsiDENCY iN THE CoMMuNiTY 2.1 It is the intent of the Association that the Community be op-erated as “Housing for Older Persons” within the meaning of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, 42 U.S.C. Sections 3601, et. Seq., and subsequent amendments thereto. Effective as of July 27, 2005, residency in the Tropic Isles Co-op, Inc. is restricted to persons, one of whom is fifty- five (55) years of age or who will attain the age of fifty-five years within twelve (12) months following the date of application for residency. Occupancy of mobile homes, park models, recreational vehicles, apartments, and cooperative units in Tropic Isles Co-op Inc., is restricted to persons at least one of whom is fifty-five years of age or older. All other persons in occupancy must be at least forty (40) years of age. The provisions of the foregoing sentence are prospective only and do not apply to persons who have applied for and been approved for ownership or occupancy prior to the effective date set forth above. However, if a mobile home owner, Unit/lot owner, or occupant vacates a Dwelling, the foregoing shall apply to pro-hibit subsequent ownership or occupancy by persons who do not meet the aforesaid minimum age requirements. The Association may grant exceptions for temporary occupancy of Dwellings in the Community to approved caregivers, which occupancy shall terminate upon the date on which the person being cared for vacates the Dwelling, or the caregiver is no longer needed. In the event that all of the occupants of a Dwelling who are fifty-five (55) years of age or older shall vacate the Dwelling, Management may terminate the occupancy of the Dwelling by all persons under the age of fifty-five (55) years of age, if contin-ued occupancy would result in less than eighty percent (80%) of the Dwellings in the Community being occupied by at least one person fifty-five (55) years of age or older. Surviving spouses who are under the age of fifty-five (55) years of age are exempted from this provision.

Taken from page 2 of section i - Definitions1.4 Caregiver: “Caregiver” shall mean a person approved by Management for temporary occupancy of a Dwelling in the Community, whose occupancy shall terminate on the date on which the person be-ing cared for vacates the Dwelling or the Caregiver is no longer needed.

summer Fun With summer already here, I would like to en-courage everyone to send in a picture from their travels or fun activities this summer. Please include the names of the people in the picture, location,

and date. Email your pictures to [email protected]. Thanks, in advance, for your pictures.


Tropical red Hatters The Tropical Red Hatters will meet Wednesday, July 5 at 10:00 AM in the Yacht Club. Ann Miller will present suggestions for new activities. Recent activities included lunch and a movie at the Renais-sance on Ninth on June 27 at 11:00 AM. We also have plans to see Snooty and visit the South Florida Museum on July 1 from 3-8 PM with special pricing. Contact Muriel Van Norman at 941-722-1292 for more information. The brown bag lunch and movie were can-celed due to member conflicts. Nola Sanborn related her wonderful experience of sky diving, but that activity was voted down as a Red Hat activity. Kay Buchenroth invited the membership to a luau at her home in Parkwood Lakes in September. Each member will con-tribute $5 toward the food. Details will follow at future meetings. The membership roster was reviewed and phone numbers were corrected. Some members still owe the $3.00 annual dues.

Ann Miller, Scribe

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

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

geT Well carDs Were senT To John kadlick of Edessa Dr. (hospital stay) and Pat Clevenger of Montego Dr./Indiana (knee surgery).

a sympaTHy carD Was senT To Cindy and Bob shaw of Nassau Dr. on the loss of her mother, Pat,

of Bradenton, FL and New Berlin, WI. 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 contact Anne Nitti at 508-873-6205.

Cook’s Corner Broccoli casHeW salaD

Ingredients:1-2 heads of broccoli florets½ cup cashews6 slices of bacon (fried and crumbled)1 red onion diced½ cup raisins (blonde or regular)

Dressing:1 cup Miracle Whip½ cup sugar2 tsp. red wine vinegar

Directions: Chill and toss. Add cashews just before serving.

Bingo News Welcome to Bingo every Tuesday evening. We start promptly at 7 PM. You can get 4 hard cards for $1. Jackpot paper cards are $1 each. You can get 2 speedy cards for $1 and bingo daubers are $1 each. Refreshments are also sold. We play all summer and we would love to see our full-time residents give us a try. Come join us.

Joy and Elaine

summer office Hours On May 1, the Tropic Isles’ office switched to summer office hours. The summer hours occur May through September 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The office is closed for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Door codes were changed for the summer on June 1. Contact the Office for the new codes. Remember that the doors to the Yacht Club and Auditorium are kept locked at all times during the summer months, so you will need to use your NEW code.

Weeds, Weeds, Weeds!!!

With the rainy season in full swing, the weeds and the grass have grown like crazy. Snowbirds…. please make sure your yards, planters, and flower beds are being maintained. Check with a friend or neighbor in Tropic Isles to make sure maintenance is being performed as needed!

Hurricane SeaSon iS Here!

Please secure all loose items outside of your home if you are going to be away for more than a week.

Protect your home and your neighbors’ homes.


stay in Touch With Tropic isles!

Throughout the summer months, all residents can stay con-nected to the activities and events going on here in Tropic Isles. Check out the website where you can see the latest about what’s happening in Tropic Isles. Go to www.tropicisles.net and click on “What’s Happening Now”. Then choose “resident Activities” from the dropdown menu. From there you can choose “Breezes Newsletter”, “Tropic isles’ Facebook”, and “Calendar” to keep abreast of what’s happening. Shareholders can read the minutes of the Board meetings held throughout the summer months by logging in to www.tropicisles.net. In the upper righthand corner, click “sign in” and enter your sign-in name and your own password. New residents can create their sign-in name and password by clicking on “new user” and completing the registration form. (Your sign-in name must be your email address.) Then click “sign in” and click on “resource Center and More” in the menu bar at the top of the page. There you will find “Board Meeting Minutes” and more. It’s just a click away!

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) will continue throughout the summer months. Call Denny Vitton at 231-645-5021 or Pam Hennessy at 941-447-6228 for assistance.

What we do – We are here to help and assist those who may have challenges performing basic maintenance issues. We can help identify needs while assisting to improve our properties. We are hoping, with everyone’s help, to create a positive environment where all homes will be kept in a good state of repair so that they conform to the standards of the Park, maintain a desirable place to live, and at the same time preserve the value of our homes and our neighbor’s investment. We are asking that you walk around your home and inspect the premises for any of the following:

•Mold•Weeds•Rustyawningsand/orstoragefacilities•Clutteredcarportsanddriveways• Itemsintheyardthatmaybeconsideredaneyesore•Visiblyrippedwindowtreatments•Tornscreens•Brokenwindows•Poorlykeptlandscaping

If you need assistance with any items listed or not listed above, we have a wealth of resources available to assist you with your specific needs.

safety Tip of The Month---Turn Around, Don’t Drown

People underestimate the force and power of water. Of these drownings, many are preventable, but too

many people continue to drive around the barriers that warn you the road is flooded. A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult. It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away a small car, while 2 feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles. It is NEVER safe to drive or walk into flood waters. Also, if you must drive through low levels of standing water in the roadway, drive slow to prevent sending water into your air intake and avoid soaking your brake pads.

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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.


Health Alert – Zika Virus update With the rainy season in full swing, it pays to be ever more vigilant about standing water. The Aedes mosquito is a particularly hardy mosquito, scientists say. It’s able to breed in just a few drops of water, and its eggs — if dried out — will survive and hatch in the next

rain. So, mosquito control is critical, public health officials say, especially as heavy rains move into South Florida with the rainy season. What can you do? Drain standing water from pots, old tires, or containers outside every week. keep swimming pools clean and properly maintained. use air conditioning, window screens, or mosquito nets to keep bugs outdoors. For the latest updates, call the state’s Zika information hotline at 855-622-6735, or go to cdc.gov/zika.

reading Material for Vets This summer, we will 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 dupli-cates and those books that are too old to shelve. There will be a collection box in our library and Don Stotts will take all donated reading items to Bay Pines over the summer. It may seem like a small thing to do, but it will be greatly appreciated. Can you help? We are looking for another full-time resident who would be willing to take our donated reading items to the vets at Bay Pines VA when Don stotts isn’t available this summer. if you are willing to help, please call Cindy shaw at 941-722-4037 or send an email to [email protected] .

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“Neighborhood Watch” Now that our northern friends and neighbors have left us, the park becomes more vulnerable to vandalism and break-ins. For those of us left in the park, please be more attentive than ever! Keep your eyes on the commons areas for any trespassers. If you see anyone questionable who may be living on your block, please alert the Office. Please be alert to your surroundings and any strangers in the park. If there are people in the pool, Yacht Club, or Auditorium who do not belong, please contact the Office during office hours or call the police after office hours. As the saying goes, “If it looks suspicious, IT IS SUSPICIOUS! Call the Palmetto Police Department with any non-emergency information at 941-721-2000, ext. 4, or call 911 with an EMErgENCY! Each time the police receive a report, they increase patrols in the area. Please don’t hesitate to call. You can make the difference! We ALL need to do our part to keep Tropic Isles a safe place to live!

~~Pool Participants and sun Worshipers ~~

PLEAsE rEMEMBEr To CLosE AND TiE uP THE PooL uMBrELLAs AFTEr EACH usE. With the afternoon thunderstorms occurring more frequently, the pool umbrellas can become damaged if left up in the strong winds. Please return your noodles to their proper place for storage as well. Thanks for your co-operation.

PLEAsE WEAr Your PooL/HoT TuB BrACELETs (“PAssEs”) It is especially important during the summer months for Residents and Guests to wear their bracelets at the pool/hot tub to avoid any prob-lems with people asking you if you are a resident or guest here. If you have not yet received your pool bracelets, please check with the office. Section VII of our 2014 Rules and Regulations regarding the Pool and Hot Tub/Spa states:7.2 Pool and Hot Tub/Spa Passes All Residents and their Guests must display Tropic Isles “pool pass-es” when using the pool and hot tub/spa facilities. Each Resident will be issued 1 “pool pass”. Temporary “pool passes” are available at the office for Guests. Residents must sign for the pool passes for their Guests. A proper ID is required to obtain pool passes. A fee may be charged for the replacement of lost “pool passes”.

PLEAsE rEMEMBEr To sHoWEr BEForE ENTEriNg THE PooL Our 2014 Rules and Regulations state:7.5 Shower The State of Florida requires all persons using a public pool or hot tub/spa to shower immediately before entering the pool and hot tub/spa. (FS 64E- 9.008) No shampoo or soaps are permitted in the pool or hot tub/spa deck area. Our shower at the pool is tucked behind the palm tree on the west side of the pool near the boat docks. (It is disguised as a palm tree and after a minute or so gives you a nice warm shower to remove any soaps or oils on your skin which keeps the water in the pool and spa cleaner.)


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The 2017 Hurricane season – NEW! The National Hurricane Center re-leased an updated seasonal outlook at the end of May. The latest forecast for the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season looks as though it will be “above nor-

mal”. NOAA predicts 11-17 named storms with average winds of 39 MPH. 5-9 of those storms are projected to be hurricanes with average wind speeds of 74 mph and 2-4 storms are projected to become major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher having wind speeds of at least 111 mph. This is an increase from the original early predictions, but the warmer than average temperatures this year didn’t play any factor in the prediction. Winter and spring conditions don’t have an impact on summer patterns. One or more of the 11-17 named storms forecast to develop this season could hit the U.S. or none could affect us. Therefore, residents of the coastal United States should prepare each year no matter what the forecast is. We cannot stop hurricanes, but we can be prepared for them. Be prepared! It only takes one! The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The areas covered include the North Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. The National Weather Service defines a hurricane as “an intense tropical weather system with well-defined circulation and sustained winds of 74 mph (64 knots) or higher.” 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.

~~~Hurricane Preparedness~~~Top 10 Things To Do BEForE The storm

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

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

rEMEMBEr: All mobile home residents must evacuate, regardless of location.

If you need help determining your zone, go online or call your local emergency management office BEFORE THE STORM THREATENS.

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

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

8. Inventory your property and possessions (on paper) and take a video survey of your property. Store the inventory with in-surance 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!• Makesureyourdestinationisnotwithinazonethathasbeen

ordered to evacuate.• Takeenoughsuppliesforyourfamilyincludingmedications.• Fillyourgastank.• Takeyourpets.Don’tforgettheirsupplies.• Takeimportantpapers,includingyourdriver’slicense,special

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

• Takeirreplaceableitems,suchasphotosorkeepsakes.• Letfriendsandrelativesknowwhereyouaregoing.• Makesureyourneighborshaveasaferide.


Marauder’s Fan Club There were 14 Tropic Isles’ fans that attended the Monday, June 5th game which was rained out. As we left the game, we stopped at the ticket box office and turned in our ticket for a 7-inning doubleheader the next day. That game, because of the storms, was canceled along with Wednesday’s game and it was announced that there was no make-up game as the team was going on the road. The Marauders were at home starting on June 12th for four games and many of the Tropic Isles’ fans attended the game on the 15th. The Tropic Isles’ Fan Club consists of Richard Belle, Walt Den-nis, Karl Lamite, Bernard Lucas, Howard Rogers, Barb Oliveto, Bev Crabtree, George and Louise Kuruzovich, Gary and Vickie Rease, Ed(Dutch) and Beverly Prins, Dave and Trish Spangler, Tom (Butch)Tuttle, Gail Smith, Jim Muckley, Denise Schoettle, Connie Potter-Miccoly, Tim Matthews, Vicki Massaro, Leonard and Florretta Krueger, and Hank Vitan. If you would like to join this enthusiastic group of baseball fans, contact Leonard Krueger at 721-8917.

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A Perfect Day at the Beach Less is more…fun: Some beachgoers seem to bring everything they own to the beach and others seem to bring nothing and have just as much fun. If you must put things in a cart or make more than one trip back and forth to the car, you have brought too much. The following may help you manage packing for a fun day at the beach: Beach necessities: small beach bag, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, beverages, beach towel, snacks. Things you may need: beach chair, beach umbrella, small cooler, flip flops, reading material, cash. Things you do not need: shoes and socks, music device, cell phone, tablet, and work-related materials. Glass is not allowed on the beach.

go For A “Helper’s High”

Whether you deliver meals to people who are homebound or use your fund-raising skills to bring in money for a project dear to your heart, a spirit of unselfish giving can bring you major health benefits—both mentally and physically. According to one study, regular volunteering can lower your risk of high blood pressure. Other research has shown that being of service helps reduce stress and that volunteers have lower rates of depression and may even live longer. Find a way to volunteer. You’ll feel better for it!

Why is a ship Called a “she”?(shared by Jim and Elaine Schipper)

A ship is called a “she” because there is always a great deal of bustle around her. There is usually a gang of men about. She has a waist and stays. It takes a lot of paint to keep her looking good. It is not the initial expense that breaks you. It is the upkeep. She can be all decked out. It takes an experienced man to handle her correctly and without a man at the helm, she can be uncontrollable. She shows her topsides, hides her bottom, and when coming into port, always heads for the buoys.

~~~Mark Your Calendar~~~4th of July Party

Come and share in a great American tradition! We will be having our 4th of July celebration and lunch at 11:30 AM, July 4, at the Yacht Club. We will furnish sloppy joes, chips, potato salad, dessert, table service, and music. Please bring $6 and your own beverage. We’ll also have a trivia game, door prizes, and 50/50! Any ques-tions, call Pat Brazil at 612-669-9462.


Trivia Tidbits• Toescapethegripofacrocodile’sjaws,prickyourfingersinto

its eyeballs. It will let you go instantly.• Theaveragepersonfallsasleepinsevenminutes.• The“pound”(#)keyonthekeyboardiscalledanoctothorpe.• TheonlydomesticanimalnotmentionedintheBibleisthecat.• Rubberbandslastlongerwhenrefrigerated.• Theaverageperson’slefthanddoes56%ofthetyping.• DreamtistheonlywordintheEnglishlanguagethatendsin

“MT”. • It’simpossibletosneezewithyoureyesopen.• InChinese,theKFCslogan“fingerlickin’good”comesoutas

“eat your fingers off”.• Acockroachcanlivefor10dayswithoutahead.

summer saturday Coffee Come to Saturday Coffee held in the Auditorium. Cost is $1 per person. Doors open at 7:30 AM and coffee is served at

7:45. Please bring your favorite cup and plate for a sweet roll. If you prefer decaffeinated coffee or tea they are available. This is a great time to spend with friends and neighbors. There are many informational announcements about folks and events in our community. Hope to see you there.

Joan RicheyCoffee Committee

Tropic isles’ Marina Hello from your Marina staff. What a great month of June your Marina has had! More and more boaters are realizing the savings, especially on gas prices! So, if you need 90 octane gas at a low, low price, then fill up and support your Marina. The three-day Red Snapper season came and went with large amounts of snapper caught offshore. In shore, there are speckled trout and redfish waiting to jump into your frying pan. Pompano have been caught off Emerson Point and don’t forget those Spanish Mackerel. Look for them under bait pods swirling in the bay. Need ice? Your Marina just received a new outdoor ice machine. Come and buy a couple of bags of ice to keep your fish catch fresh. Let’s all remember…our friends the snowbirds are gone, so it is up to us, the year-round residents, to support our Marina where the prices are low and the conversation is free.

Jim Kelly, Marina staff

~~special Thanks~~ I would like to thank the wonderful residents of Tropic Isles for their cards, emails, kind words, and prayers after the loss of my mother. It was such a comfort during such a difficult time. She was an amazing woman and I miss her every day.

Cindy and Bob Shaw

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The skin is the body’s largest organ. It protects against heat, sunlight, injury, and infection. Yet, some of us don’t consider the necessity of protecting our skin.it’s just smart to take good care of your skin The need to protect your skin from the sun has become very clear over the years, supported by several studies link-ing overexposure to the sun with skin cancer. The harmful ultraviolet rays from both the sun and indoor tanning “sunlamps” can cause many other complications besides skin cancer - such as eye problems, a weakened immune system, age spots, wrinkles, and leathery skin.

How to protect your skin There are simple, everyday steps you can take to safe-guard your skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation from the sun.-Wear proper clothing. Wearing clothing that will protect your skin from the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays is very important. Protective clothing are long-sleeved shirts and pants are good examples. Also, remember to protect your head and eyes with a hat and UV-resistant sunglasses. You can fall victim to sun damage on a cloudy day as well as in the winter, so dress accordingly all year round.-Avoid the burn. Sunburns significantly increase one’s life-time risk of developing skin cancer. It is especially important that children be kept from sunburns as well.-go for the shade. Stay out of the sun, if possible, between the peak burning hours, which, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), are between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. You can head for the shade, or make your own shade with protective clothing - including a broad-brimmed hat, for example.-use extra caution when near reflective surfaces, like water, snow, and sand. Water, snow, sand, even the win-dows of a building can reflect the damaging rays of the sun. That can increase your chance of sunburn, even if you’re in what you consider a shady spot.-use extra caution when at higher altitudes. You can experience more UV exposure at higher altitudes, because there is less atmosphere to absorb UV radiation.-Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen. Generously apply broad-spectrum sunscreen to cover all exposed skin. The “broad spectrum” variety protects against overexposure

to ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. The FDA recommends using sunscreens that are not only broad spectrum, but that also have a sun protection factor (SPF) value of at least 15 for protection against sun-induced skin problems.-re-apply broad-spectrum sunscreen throughout the day. Even if a sunscreen is labeled as “water-resistant,” it must be reapplied throughout the day, especially after sweating or swimming. To be safe, apply sunscreen at a rate of one ounce every two hours. Depending on how much of the body needs coverage, a full-day (six-hour) outing could require one whole tube of sunscreen.

When to protect your skin UV rays are their strongest from 10 am to 4 pm. Seek shade during those times to ensure the least amount of harmful UV radiation exposure. When applying sunscreen be sure to reapply to all exposed skin at least 20 minutes before going outside. Reapply sunscreen every two hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating.

Protecting your eyes UV rays can also penetrate the structures of your eyes and cause cell damage. According to the CDC, some of the more common sun-related vision problems include cataracts, macular degeneration, and pterygium (non-cancerous growth of the conjunctiva that can obstruct vision).-Wear a wide-brimmed hat. To protect your vision, wear a wide-brimmed hat that keeps your face and eyes shaded from the sun at most angles.-Wear wrap-around style sunglass with 99 or higher uV block. Effective sunglasses should block glare, block 99 to 100% of UV rays, and have a wraparound shape to protect eyes from most angles.

using the uV index When planning your outdoor activities, you can decide how much sun protection you need by checking the Envi-ronmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) UV index. This index measures the daily intensity of UV rays from the sun on a scale of 1 to 11. A low UV index requires minimal protection, whereas a high UV index requires maximum protection.

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Meet Me in st. Louis! Larry and Jerry Cockerham have experienced a great early start to their summer with several fun-filled days in St. Louis, Missou-ri. They celebrated their daughter-in-law, Leah’s, graduation from The St. Louis Respiratory Therapy Program, their granddaughter, Riley’s, graduation from high school with National Honors for Acting, and their grandson, Hudson’s, graduation from elementary to middle school. The “icing on the cake” was attending several of their grandson, Lawson’s (Larry Marcus Cockerham III), volleyball games. His team went on to compete at the Missouri State level and won the State of Missouri Championship in volleyball. They had several full and wonderful, family-filled days.


Aerial View of Tropic islescourtesy of Sharon and Bob Williams

Welcome to New Chapter real Estate!

Barbara Curtis, our in-house real estate broker at New Chapter Real Estate, would like to announce a new associate joining the real estate office. Please welcome Doreen kulakowski as a new member of the New Chapter Real Estate team here in Tropic Isles. Doreen was originally licensed as a realtor

in New York where she lived, but had her license transferred to this area when she moved to Florida. She now resides in Tropic Isles. She is an active realtor and will be an asset to the New Chapter Real Estate team and the community. She can be reached at 239-633-8840. Welcome Doreen!

Memorial Day Nassau neighbors, Fred and Dori Bloye, Cindy and Bob Shaw, and Mark Krueger attended a Memorial Day concert at the Phil-lippi Estate Park put on by the Sarasota Concert Band. One of the band members is our very own Jan Krueger playing the French horn.

ride The orlando Eye Cindy and Bob Shaw took their grandson, Kaya, for a ride on the Orlando Eye for his 13th birthday, which was his special birthday request. From the top of the Eye, you can see for miles in all di-rections. The wheel slowly rotates for 25 minutes while you sit in an air-conditioned gondola car and enjoy the ride and the view.

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