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The Tropic IslesBreezesFebruary 2017Tropic Isles • 1503 28th Ave. West • Palmetto, Florida 34221 • (941) 721-8888 • Website: www.TropicIsles.net

Meet Your New NeighborsBy Cindy Shaw

The faces may seem familiar to you because they have been renting here this past season after discovering Tropic Isles through friends and by word-of-mouth. Our new neighbors are BoB and JoYce (JoY) Lauric at 14 Basin St. Bob and Joy are originally from Pittsburg, PA. Back home, Bob worked as foreman for a commercial plumbing company for 40 years. Joy was a journeyman plumber for the same company for 15 years and then later worked as a plumbing inspector for the Health Department for 15 years. They were the only couple in their plumbing union where both husband and wife were plumbers. Bob and Joy have two children—Bobby and Cherie and 6 grandchildren—Ethan, Zoe, Kolton, Jasmine, Sophie, and Victor. Bob enjoys hunting, fishing, and boating. Joy is an artist and loves to paint. Their dog, Buddy, a 5-year old Havanese, is a registered therapy dog. According to Joy, Buddy has enjoyed meeting all the other dogs in the park. Please make Bob, Joy, and Buddy feel welcome in Tropic Isles.

You may recognize the friendly faces of JohN (JP) and aNNe StuBBS of 60 Edessa Dr. They are originally from Bris-tol, England, but lived in Ontario, Canada from 1972 to 1982 which is when their two children were born. They return to England every year for a few months to visit family and friends before returning to Florida each January. They have two children--Dale (41) and Erin (34). John and Anne have 4 grandchildren—Brandon (19), Corey (18), Jordan (15), and Ryley (11). John worked as a mechanical industrial fitter for 50 years and Anne was an office administrator for 45 years. They are newly retired as of 2015. Anne enjoys reading, movies, music, and eating out. JP is a watercolor artist who enjoys painting wildlife. He loves music and plays the chromatic harmonica, percussion instruments, and drums. He also dabbles in photography and enjoys fishing. John and Anne discovered Tropic Isles when they came to visit her aunt and uncle, Gerald and Iris Sanderson, who live in the park. They rented in the park for a month last year and decided the time was right to purchase a lot and put in a new home. Please welcome John and Anne to our Tropic Isles’ paradise.

home of the Month

February’s “Home of the Month” belongs to Ron and Linda Dowling at 137 Capri Dr. Their home was recommended for this honor by their neighbors for all the hard work that went into improving their home’s curb appeal. Congratulations!

~~Thought For The Day~~Kindness is not an act. It is a lifestyle.

– Anthony Douglas

~coming events~ February

2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manager’s Coffee6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tihoa annual Meeting6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . co-op Board Meeting7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pancake Breakfast9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Movie Night11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booster’s Dance12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arts and Crafts Fest12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Singspiration13, 14, 16, 17, 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo Sessions16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craft Class17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bloodmobile18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Link union Show, musical performance20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coffee ‘n Conversation-Landscaping21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Convertible Ride22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michigan Dinner23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Movie Night25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trash and Treasure Sale26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red Hat Ice Cream Social26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Singspiration

Your Calendar!

- Tropic Isles - February 2017

2016 tropic isles’ Boat Parade

Boat club christmas Party Santa Bob and Elf Jeff orchestrated the Dirty Santa gift exchange at the Boat Club Christmas Party. About 120 Boat Club members attended the party to partake in the food, drink, and holiday festivities.

February 2017 - Tropic Isles -

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

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

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

Jodie Lawman, Office AssistantChris Vincent, Maintenance Team Leader

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

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Tropic Isles Co‑opBOard OF dIrecTOrs 2016/2017

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

TIHOATropic Isles Homeowners Association

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

TIPOA (Property Owners)2016/2017 Board

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

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Letter From the editorIdeas for a Frugal (and Romantic!) Valentine’s Day

take time off . Take the day and spend it together. Do some simple and purely fun things that you wouldn’t ordinarily get to do. Cuddle together for a big chunk of the day and just enjoy each other instead.Make an elegant homecooked meal instead of hitting the town . Put in the time and make a wonderful meal at home. Put out a nice tablecloth, use a few candles, and make it a romantic evening at home instead of fighting the Valentine’s Day crowds out and about.if you’re going out, do something unexpected . Lots of places will be crowded on that night, so do something unusual if you’re going out on the town. Don’t go to the high-dol-lar place – instead, ask around for something quiet and secluded and undiscovered. Not only will the meal be cheaper, it will also be more memorable and distinctive.Don’t buy flowers without thought . Obviously, if your significant other would be devastated with-out flowers, pick some up, but don’t make it a requirement. Pick flowers with meaning instead of just pulling out the wallet and buying the dozen red ones.Give a thoughtful gift . It’s easy to just buy jewelry or chocolates for Valentine’s Day, but it means more (and is less expensive) if you find a gift that truly has the recipient in mind. Instead of giving a generic (and probably expensive) gift of chocolates, bake some homemade cookies instead. Take a good chocolate chip cookie recipe – and add to it an ingredient that you know your partner will like.Write a note expressing how you feel to go with that gift . A little sentimental note means a lot more than some extrava-gance. Spend some time and try to express – in your own hand-writing – how you actually feel about your partner and why that person is so important to you. No matter the gift, that note will be the part that is meaningful.Your love is about the two of you, not about other things – and enjoy it . Put on pajamas, have a drink together, and relax in the most comfortable room in your home. Give each other a massage. Hold each other. Fall asleep in each other’s arms. Get a great night’s sleep. You’ll wake up the next day physically and emotionally refreshed without spending any money at all.

idea to Ponder… .Love isn’t what you say. Love is what you do.

941-776-1577 | RiverchaseDermatology.comMichael Caruso, MD & Leslee Baute, PA-C

WE’VE MOVED!Come check out our new office

9015 US Hwy 301 N, Parrish, FL 34219(same shopping center, opposite of Publix)


2017 Tropic isles’ 8Th annual

Main auditoriumSunday, February 12th, 1-4 PM

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Valentine gifts galore and so much more!*C0NTACT: JerryLynne @ Phone/Text: (336) 209-1536

Long term Strategic Planning committee: (LtSP)

These are exciting times for the Tropic Isles 55+ Community! The future is here. Our Long Term Strategic Planning (LTSP) Committee is formed and weekly committee meetings are in process. Your Long Term Strategic Plan-ning committee members are: rene Belanger, John Brazil, Linda cole-man, Wayne Geoffrion, Jim Schipper, Paul Smith, and Deane Sumler. We have been developing our structure and establishing the next steps in forming a plan with “Total Community Involvement”. The first three steps are: 1. TI Residents’ Needs Assessment Survey for your input on strategic

planning.2. Town Hall meetings for direct communication on the survey results for

our priorities.3. Study Groups for the creation, development, and needs for each priority. Now is the time to “coMPLete the SurVeY”. We would like you to state your position. SurVeY—The Survey Forms have been distributed. Please review the Survey Form and respond. Your opinions, ideas, and participation are invaluable and crucial to the successful completion of a Unified Compre-hensive Long Term Strategic Plan. Open discussion and sharing of ideas and thoughts with each other is encouraged for the successful completion of the survey. This survey will be part of the foundation we will build from. When the surveys are in, we will review each category and compile the information needed to analyze and organize the data. This will take a few weeks to complete. We want your input and to hear your thoughts. the date for returning your Survey Form, to the ti office, is no later than February 10. toWN haLL--Upon placing the Survey data into a presentation format, the first TI Community Town Hall Action Meeting will be called. This is for your participation, involvement, and direction. The survey results will be discussed, categorized into priorities based on the survey, and an open question and answer period will be held. All meaningful input will be recognized and incorporated into the survey results for the development of Study Groups. SuMMer BreaK-- Have fun, enjoy family, friends, make new friends, and do whatever you want. Perhaps at some moment you will think about TI’s LTSP priorities, your needs, desires, and wants. Contact your TI friends, get their thoughts, and discuss how you want to proceed. Make your notes, get your thoughts organized, and put it in writing. STOP! The BBQ is burning, your kids, grandkids, and great grandkids are out having fun. The LTSP priorities can wait! Get back to the most important things in life.toWN haLL--Welcome back everyone! The 2nd Town Hall Action Meeting date is set for November 2017. At this meeting, we will review where we are at to date and review survey results. We encourage you to have open discussions, share overnight thoughts and new ideas. Your questions are welcome. This is when you can volunteer to be in a study group that you want to participate in. The Study Groups are where you have input and make decisions for each priority. StuDY GrouPS-- Time to go to work! The study groups will be formed for each priority project with the direction to develop, design, and pro-vide ideas and plans that consider social aspects, project estimated costs, and timelines for completing the priority project. Each study group will organize themselves, as needed. A leader, assistant, and a spokesperson will be selected. LTSP members will be connected to each study group to provide the interconnection of ideas, designs, adjacencies, and intersec-tions for each study group.

Your LTSP Committee

Boosters update We’re a very busy group. We had a very tasty Soup Sup-per. There are a lot more events coming up in February. Be sure to mark your calendar with the following dates: February 7 Pancake Breakfast February 11 Boosters Dance--Entertainment by the

Jack Tambourin Band. For tickets call Marilyn Denby 941-722-0531.

February 24 and 25 Trash and Treasure, a HUGE garage sale. Come for breakfast, stay for lunch.

We are still taking donations for the sale. You can drop off small items at 115 Capri and furniture can be dropped off at 21 Flores. Call Bill Cruise for pick up 941-729-2421 or call Milly for information 941-799-4783. We are going to try and set up CPR courses. Watch the bulletin board for information on CPR courses and dates. Once again, we will plant a palm tree in your front yard. If you are interested, go into the office and fill out the paper work. If we get enough interest, we will purchase and plant the trees. There are Tropic Isles’ T-shirts and sweatshirts for sale. Call Milly at 941-799-4783.

REMEMBER Give Boosters your aluminum cans. There is a drop off box in the office parking lot or you can drop your cans off at 21 Flores. THANK YOU!

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


Laughter is the Best Medicine! First was the apple!

A woman ran a red traffic light and crashed into a man’s car. Both of their cars were demolished, but amazingly neither of them was hurt. After they

crawled out of their cars, the woman said, “Wow, just look at our cars! There’s nothing left, but fortunately we are unhurt. This must be a sign from God that we should meet and be friends and live together in peace for the rest of our days.” The man replied, “I agree with you completely. This must be a sign from God!” The woman continued, “And look at this! Here’s another miracle. My car is demolished, but my bottle of 75-year old scotch didn’t break. Surely God meant for us to drink this vintage delicacy and celebrate our good fortune.” Then she handed the bottle to the man. The man nodded his head in agreement, opened it, drank half the bottle, and then handed it back to the woman. The woman took the bottle, immediately put the cap back on, and handed it back to the man. The man asks, “Aren’t you having any?” She replied, “Nah. I think I’ll just wait for the police.” (Adam ate the apple, too!)

Valentine’s Day RiddlesQ: What do squirrels give for Valentine’s Day? A: Forget-me-nuts.Q: What did the caveman give his wife on Valentine’s Day? A: Ughs and kisses!Q: What do you call a very small Valentine? A: A Valentiny!Q. What did the boy bird say to the girl bird on Valentine’s Day? A. Let me call you Tweet-heart!Q. What did the boy cat say to the girl cat on Valentine’s Day? A. You’re purrr-fect for me!Q: What do farmers give their wives on Valentine’s Day? A: Hogs and Kisses!Q: Do skunks celebrate Valentine’s Day? A: Sure, they’re very scent-imental!

Two antennae met on a roof, fell in love, and got married on Valentine’s Day. Their wedding ceremony wasn’t fancy. The recep-tion, however, was excellent.

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

A mother had been teaching her three-year old daughter, Caitlin, the Lord’s Prayer for several evenings at bedtime. Caitlin would repeat after her mother the lines from the prayer right up to the end of the prayer: “Lead us not into temptation,” she prayed, “but deliver us from E-mail”.

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

cook’s corner chocolaTe cheesecaKe

Ingredients:¾ cup sliced almonds, finely chopped1 ½ cups Teddy Grahams Chocolate Graham Snacks, crushed¼ cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted1 tsp. vanilla, divided2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened1 jar hazelnut spread (Nutella)1 tub Cool Whip, thawed

Directions: Mix nuts, graham crumbs, butter, and ½ tsp. vanilla together.Press onto bottom and up the side of a 9-inch pie plate. Refrig-erate until ready to use. Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add hazelnut spread and remaining vanilla. Mix well. Gently stir in Cool Whip. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate 4 hours.

“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 Joyce horner of Trinidad Way (heart procedure), ann harwood of 12th Street W. (health issues), rita collins of 12th Street W. (continued healing of her leg), Gerry Duval of Terra Ceia Dr. (heart and breathing issues, hos-

pitalized), Jeanne Dobbs of Trinidad Way (recovering from surgery), andrichard Nitti of Bahia Dr. (heart issue, received stents).

a sympaThy card Was senT To the Patty Meade family of Terra Ceia Dr. on the death of her

brother. 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 Nancy Grant at 729-4832.


~coming events~

march 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Western NY Reunion2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manager’s Coffee2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Golden Circle Dinner9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tropicaires Show10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tropicaires Show12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Singspiration13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tiPoa annual Meeting16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Movie Night17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boat Club Dance18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . annual co-op Shareholder’s Meeting20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coffee ‘n Conversation22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shufflers’ Spaghetti Dinner23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Movie Night25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guide Dog Walkathon25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farewell Dance—Jimmy Spoto26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Singspiration

april1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cD hop6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manager’s Coffee6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Movie Night9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pool Party—Daryl Lane20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Movie Night21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bloodmobile

Live and Learn and Pass it on People ages 7 to 92 share what they’ve discovered about life, love, and other good stuff.• I’velearnedthathavingextratimetospendwithmychildren/

grandchildren is more important than having extra money to spend on them. –age 67

• I’ve learnedthatwhenyou lovesomeone,youseewithyourheart instead of your eyes. –age 39

• I’ve learned thatanycheapbrowniemixcanbegoodwhenchocolate chips are added to the batter. –age 27

• I’velearnedthatisscaresmetowalkinthebathroomandseemy grandpa’s teeth on the sink. –age 16

• I’velearnedthatthecopymachine,printer,computer,etc.cantell when I’m in a hurry. –age 20

• I’velearnedthatmoneytalks,butallminesaysis“Good-bye”.–age 23

• I’velearnedthatyoualwaysgain5poundsonthescaleatthedoctor’s office. ---age 42

• I’ve learned thatexcellent service fromsomeonedeservesaletter written to that person’s boss and a request that the letter be placed in the employee’s personnel file. –age 31

activity Meeting Our February Activity Meeting will be held on Wednesday the 8th in the Yacht Club at 10 AM. We will be discussing our new slate of officers for 2017-2018. All activities in the park should send one or two representatives to the meeting.

Sharon Schumann, Activity President Your Calendar!


Property owners association Meeting Schedule

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

Monthly Shareholder Meetings If you are a Shareholder of Tropic Isles Co-op, please join us at our monthly Shareholder meetings to keep abreast of what’s going on in the park and to let your voice be heard. The meetings are usually held once a month. The agenda for each meeting is posted in the display box on the outside of the Auditorium at least 48 hours before the meeting. Only agenda items may be discussed at the meeting. Anyone who wishes to speak, may speak for up to 3 minutes on each agenda topic. If you wish to have something of interest to you placed on the agenda, please contact one of the Directors on the Board at least a week before the scheduled meeting. Shareholder input is important, so please make a point to join in the conversation! our next Board Meeting will be February 6 at 1 PM .

attention~Property owners (tiPoa)

Please pay your 2017 dues. Dues are due by March 1. Checks can be dropped off at 2803 12th St. W. There is a white mail-box close to the house and checks can be put in there. Contact Rita with questions at 941-729-2848. Thanks!

Rita Collins, TIPOA Treasurer

homeowners association Meeting Schedule

(Tihoa) 2016-2017February 6 Annual Meeting (Homeowners only) YC 10:30 AMFebruary 20 Open meeting, Auditorium 10 AM (note date

change)March 20 Open meeting, Auditorium 10 AM (note date

change)April 3 Open meeting, Auditorium 10 AM All TIHOA meetings take place on Mondays. Following the pat-tern of last season, Open Meetings in the Auditorium will feature speakers addressing topics of interest to all Tropic Isles’ residents and all residents are invited to attend. Topics and speakers to be announced.

homeowners’ annual Meeting Homeowners, we will meet on Monday, February 6th, at 10 AM at the Yacht Club for our Annual Meeting. The top item on the agenda is electing a new Board and determining long range plans for the organization. Although Homeowners do not own a share in the Co-Op, we have invested in our homes and are committed to seeing Tropic Isles grow and thrive. TIHOA is the vehicle for speaking with one voice. There are three openings on the Board, three opportunities to take a leadership role in the community. See you Monday morning.

Manager’s coffee hour The Manager’s Coffee Hour will be held on February 2 at 9:30 AM in the Auditorium for an hour of casual and informative dis-cussion. This is a great time to get to know one another. We have a new team at Tropic Isles and our goal is to help build a stronger community. I look forward to gaining a better understanding of what you want to see, have, and do in our community. See you then. Please mark your calendars for the upcoming Manager’s Coffee Hours on March 2 and April 6.

Paul Smith, Manager


corrections For the Directory Please make these corrections or additions to your directory. If you have a correction to submit, please send it to [email protected] or call Cindy Shaw at 941-722-4037.

Main Listings: (*new)BiDLeSPacher, Gary & Loretta Remove this local number 315-

364-8948. Change northern number to 315-364-8948.

BurBie, Jan & Dale Add this number 715-490-3031ButtS, Dennis & Beverly Change phone numbers to 941-

417-7202/607-382-5752/607-382-5112 and northern phone number to 607-478-8154

corNeiL, Deane N e w n o r t h e r n i n f o r m a -tion 10146 County Rd. 43 #25 Mountain, ONT, CAN K0E 1S0 613-323-4408

JorDaN, Paula & WicKY, Jerry* Add 315 Bahama Dr. 727-365-2318 and northern information 3063 St. Claire Ave., Oldsmar, FL 34677 727-365-2318

LuBach, Klaas & Donna New northern phone 519-900-0266

StacY, Martin & Barbara New TI address 109 Capri Dr. Add number 864-351-9801(M)Change northern address to 23266 Kingfisher Dr. Ft. Mill, SC 29707

VaN ZaNteN, Ken & Shirley Remove Shirley’s cell phone number in the local listing. Remove the northern phone numbers and change to 616-797-4108

WhiteLY, Fred & Eleanor Change northern information to 119 Sheidy Rd. Robesonia, PA 19551 484-883-6011

WiLLSeY, James & Fran Remove Fran’s cell phone num-ber in the local listing. Change northern address to 336 Mc Rorie Rd.

Email changes:BurBie, Dale [email protected], Paula & WicKY, Jerry [email protected], Klaas & Donna [email protected], James & Francis [email protected]

tropic isles’ 2016-2017 resident Directories

If you have just returned to Tropic Isles, please check in with the Office to receive your copy of the 2016-2017 Resident Directory. Once you receive your new directory, please check through the new directory to see if your information is listed correctly. Re-member to check ALL the sections of the directory, including your email address (front of book), street listing (back of book), and the Community Listing (name, address, phone number). If you find an error in the directory, please contact me by calling 722-4037 or send an email to [email protected] with your correction. I will be happy to print the correction in next month’s issue of the Breezes. These corrections will automatically be included in the 2017-2018 Resident Directory. Thanks!

Cindy Shaw, Editor

Property owners (tiPoa) Property owners should have received their 2016-2017 Park Directories. Check every section of the directory. If you find an error or have a change for next year’s directory, please call me at 723-9591 or email me at [email protected] . You can also contact me if you have not received your directory. Thanks!

Elaine Faulkner


~~Special thanks~~ Thank you to all the wonderful people who started my family’s Christmas off with amazing hospitality, fun festivities, and fabu-lous food at the Christmas Eve Social. My grandkids were in awe of Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Deborah Miller-Phillips

Thanks to all those people who have volunteered to cover and uncover the pool this winter. Many of you have volunteered every year since we started the process in 2011 and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thanks also to Fran Bouwma for recruiting all the volunteers.

Cindy Shaw, Pool Cover Co-ordinator I would like to thank everyone who sent their condolences to me at the time of my twin sister Joan’s passing. Your thoughtful-ness and caring words meant so much to me at that most difficult time. Tropic Isles is full of so many wonderful people. Thank you!

Jean Volkens

Thank you for the get-well card from all the folks at Coffee. It was so kind of everyone to think of me and I really appreciated it!

Ann Harwood

A special thanks to Pam and Gary White for placing the beautiful lighting around the park during the Christmas holidays!

Jean Volkens

A very special thanks to Palmetto Police Chief, Scott Tyler, for his very informative talk at “Coffee ‘n Conversations”. He is a good friend to Tropic Isles and we are a lot smarter and safer because of his interest. Thanks also to Barbara Curtis who provided the doughnuts we all enjoyed.

Jan Vern, HOA President

Thanks to the Activity Committee for their monetary donation for the refreshments at the Yuletide Gathering in December.

Ann Antonacci, Singspiration

Soup Supper The Soup Supper was another success this year. A special thank you goes out to all the people who made the different soups and to all the volunteers who worked so diligently to serve you.

Bingo News

Join us every Tuesday in the Auditorium. We start promptly at 7 PM. Attendance and payouts are increasing every week. Bring your friends for a fun evening.

Joy & Elaine

Safety tips of the MonthPalmetto Police Chief Tyler

Check bank accounts at least weekly. Identity thieves often begin to access funds by taking rela-

tively small amounts from an account. If it goes unnoticed, they come back for larger amounts. So, it’s good to be vigilant and to question even very small discrepancies in your account balances. Drivers. Do NOT cross those yellow lines. Chief Tyler noted that 10th Street at the CVS/Walgreens intersection is particularly troublesome because drivers on 10th Street frequently cross the yellow lines to get to the left turn lane to turn north on 8th Ave-nue. Officers allow a little leeway, but have been issuing citations and warnings there because the practice of crossing the yellow lines into oncoming traffic to save a few seconds causes accidents. Be aware of strangers in the Tropic Isles’ community. If you see strangers on our private streets who look or act suspicious, old or young, please call the Palmetto Police Department to report it at 721-2000, Ext. 4. Do not confront them. Just make the call. We at the Palmetto Police Department are aware of citizens that celebrate holidays by discharging firearms into the air. This practice is far more dangerous than many people realize. A bullet fired into the air can reach an altitude of up to two miles. As the bullet falls downward, it can reach a speed of 300 feet per second or more. A bullet traveling at that speed could cause injury, possibly even penetrating the human skull. The “ danger zone” of a single falling bullet may encompass nearly two miles. Discharging a firearm in this manner is also a crime. Check out the Palmetto Police Department Facebook page for more safety tips.


Florida Friendly Landscaping

Whether you are new to Florida or have lived here all your life, learn how to choose the correct plants for the Florida environ-ment. Learn to landscape and garden the Florida way - the smart way to grow! Find Florida plants for your landscape and garden. Learn about Florida-friendly plants, including Florida native plants, that require little irrigation or fertilizer, are low maintenance, and attract wildlife. Visit www.floridayards.org to check out this user-friendly site for information on plants, shrubs, trees, etc. for your yard. Identify the Florida-friendly plants, including Florida native plants, that will work in your yard or landscape design. The database contains a list of recommended trees, palms, shrubs, flowers, groundcovers, grasses, and vines developed by University of Florida/IFAS horticulture experts. The plants included in the database are available at nurseries throughout Florida. Investigate BEFORE you plant.

Neighbors helping Neighbors 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. Let’s work together to keep our property values up and safe for everyone . take pride in the tropical paradise that we live in. People needing help or willing to give help, please contact; Jan Krueger 262-617-0710 [email protected] Sharon Williams 941-212-4648 [email protected] Jan Vern 941-723-3780 [email protected]


Boat club News As usual, a lot goes on in January. Clean-up and work parties have occurred at

the Boat Trailer Storage Yard. Fees have been increased to $150 per year for regular trailer parking and an extra $50 for reserved spaces. For information about boat trailer storage, contact Richard Nitti at 508-740-3292. The sailboat races have started on Terra Ceia Bay on Tuesdays at 1 PM. For information about racing or participating as a “com-mittee boat” contact John Castellana at 941-729-0367. Many people are interested in going on a “boat picnic”. We need someone to volunteer to chair a committee to make this happen. Anyone interested in organizing a “boat picnic” should contact me at 978-273-2362. We have many scheduled events coming up, including the Boat Club Dance on March 17th, our annual fishing derby with the ensuing fish fry, a poker run, and the BBQ picnic. We need help at all these events. Come and get involved!

Safe Boating, Lance Linke, Commodore

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tropical red hatters The Tropical Red Hatters will hold their monthly meeting Wednesday, February 1 at 10 AM in the Auditorium. This will be the last meeting for Jeanne Smith as Queen due to health concerns. Those in-

terested in leading this fun-loving group can make their presence known and an election will be held at the March meeting. The new Queen will select her assistant. Save the Date: Sunday, February 26 will be the annual Ice Cream Social from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Ice cream sundaes with a variety of toppings will be served in the Auditorium. The cost per ticket is $3.00. Contact any Red Hatter or call Ann Miller at 941-729-5406. There will be games, raffles, “feather your nest”, 50/50, and fun. Come socialize with your Tropic Isles’ neighbors! Tickets will also be sold at the door. The Red Hatters received a thank you from Bay Pines VA Health-care System that said in part, “We would like to extend our appre-ciation to you for your donations. Your thoughtfulness reflects the concern that you feel for our Veterans and for the service they provided to all of us while in service to our country. Without your support, we could not provide for the smaller niceties that make hospitalization more bearable.”

Ann M. Miller, Tropical Red Hatters

Library News

One hundred twenty-one new additions were added to our library during the month of December. We received 21 mysteries, 15 large print books, 14 romances, 11 paperback fiction books, and 12 hard cover books. Other donations included inspirational and non-fiction books, games and puzzles, items for our children’s section, and 4 audio books. Our DVD section continues to expand. We received 21 new DVD’s in December. The Library Committee is continuing to work to reduce the number of VHS tapes to make room for the more popular DVD’s. If you have donations to the Tropic Isles’ Library, place those items in the return basket located beside the desk. The grey container beneath the magazine rack is used for donations made to the veterans. Magazines and books are given to the residents of the VA at Bay Pines. The veterans have appreciated our contri-butions very much. The “X” marked books on the book rack are free and do not need to be returned to the library. We do appreciate your donations. It is your support that gives our library a variety of items from which to choose. However, due to limited space, we must request that a book’s copyright date be 2010 or later. Everyone enjoys magazines but, again, due to the limited space, we can only display the present and past month of an issue. For new residents and visitors, our library operates on the honor system. You do not need to check out items you wish to borrow. We simply ask that you return your items to the basket by the desk. A library helper will put them back where they belong. We continue to accept “In Memory” books. If you would like more information, please call Phyllis Ann Smith (941-932-5654). The many snowflakes adorning the library walls were made by one of our volunteers, Muriel Van Wormer. Thank you, Muriel. As always, many thanks to all of you who have donated to our library. Our next meeting will be held in the library at 9 AM on Saturday, February 11.

Phyllis Ann SmithPresident, Library Committee


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

tropic isles Golf League (tiGL) The 2017 Tropic Isles’ Golf League season got off and running on January 4th with lots of returning members, a few new folks, and a handful of return-

ees still to join the weekly fray. The season opening round was particularly exciting with three “almost” holes in one! That’s right ...3! Don Sandford set the pace by coming within inches of an ace on #11. Not to be undone, Shirley Norman took on the ev-er-challenging and difficult #13 hole by flying the creek, dodging the trap, and rolling within a foot of the cup! We are including a picture of Shirley tapping in for the birdie! Fred Whitley, who was reportedly playing with a red-hot putter, stepped up to the tee on #16 and smacked his drive right to the pin, almost dropping in, but ending up next to the cup. That must have got Fred’s adrenalin running as the very next hole, #17, was the weekly cash $ cup hole which Fred claimed with another beautiful shot, beating out Roger Maulding, who already had his hand on the purse! It was a fabulous day for Fred and a fun round for all to hear about at the “après golf” social. During other rounds, the ladies continued their dominance on some of the designated par 3’s. Lana Artimovich and Gail Stewart kept the femme-fatales smiling. The guys, not being too disgrun-tled, were finally able to make their presence known after John Collins claimed a cash cup followed by Rene Belanger grabbing a 2 week carry over pot, and then the winnings of Don and Fred as noted above. So – the challenge of the sexes continues with lots of laughs and the Par 3 prize holes being anyone’s game. Stay tuned! The league is looking at 3 fun tournaments this year – Janu-ary 18, February 22, and March 29. Each tournament will be a non-competitive, fun format where you play your best, BUT your “best” might not be good enough, as anything can happen in these events. The TIGL plays each Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Terra Ceia Golf Course. We are a friendly and sometimes rowdy group, who welcome new players and guests to come out and take on this unforgiving and ever-challenging par 62 course. The advice from all is ... “BRING LOTS OF BALLS” ... and have fun! Golf funny: A golfer says to his friend, “I’m really concerned about the new pro here. He continually tries to correct my stance.” The friend replies, “That’s OK! He’s only trying to help your game.” The golfer responds, “But not when I’m standing at the urinal! “

Your 2016-2017 TIGL Directors: Rene Belanger 941-567-0447 Karol Frystak 941-729-6686 Merle (Butch) Minick 941-723-6578

Shuffleboard NewsFebruary shuFFle:

Sundays: . . . . . . . 2:00 PMMondays: . . . . . . 9:30 AM Tuesdays: . . . . . . 9:30 AM,1:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hoss Collar Wednesdays: . . . 9:30 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .February 1, 15 Thursdays: . . . . . 9:30 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yellow & Black Fridays:. . . . . . . . . 9:30 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coach House Saturdays: . . . . . . 9:30 AM

special days: Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 Beginner and Intermediate

Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 PMWednesday, February 8 Turkey Shoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 AMWednesday, February 8 Pot Luck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 PMWednesday, February 22 Beginner and Intermediate

Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 AM

KaYaK-itY-YaK The Kayak Group had a meeting on January 5. They are plan-ning on excursions every Wednesday morning at 9:30 AM from the kayak launch in Tropic Isles, weather permitting. Call Sue or Randy Blanton at 981-9518 or Sue Weaver 981-5844 with ques-tions.


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When Do You Need a Permit?(Taken from the City of Palmetto Building Dept. information)

Put up a fence Mechanical workPut up a shed RoofRe-roof your house Replacement of fence Add a lanai/screen room Demo anythingEnclose a carport Replace any structural memberPour a slab SidingChange out a water heater Change out windows/doorsEnclose a front/back porch Gas lines or pipesRemodel the interior of a house Add on to a houseAdd a carport Pour a drivewayTurn your garage into a room Build a garagePlumbing work Electrical workSigns (Garage sale signs issued by City Hall 941-723-4570)Cutting or removal of any tree (Call Parks and Recreation permit-ting 941-721-2138) These are just a few. When in doubt, please contact the Building Dept. and we will let you know if a permit is required and what the process is. We can be reached at 941-721-2166. 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.

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SAVE THE DATE!Southeastern Guide Dogs’

Walkathon The Southeastern Guide Dogs’ Walkathon in Bradenton will be held on Saturday, March 25th at Rossi Park. More specific information will be in the March Breezes. If you are inter-ested in taking part in the Walkathon or want

to become involved with our fundraising efforts at Tropic Isles, we would LOVE to have you! Please call Sue Weaver at 941-981-5844 to sign up or for more information.


out and about…around town•TheRoyalPalm20Theaterat250753rdAve.W.

in Bradenton has been offering a special deal on Tuesdays. Every Tuesday, you can see a first run movie for $5. Drinks and popcorn are also on special: Large $4, Medium $3, Small $2. Candy

is $3. This is such an amazing deal, so check it out!•PortManatee’spublictramtourshaveresumed.Thefreetours,

for which advanced reservations are required, offer residents and visitors an eye-opening, up-close view of Port Manatee and Tampa Bay, from shipping activity to wildlife, as guests learn about the port’s role in commerce and environmental protection. The open-air tram tours are scheduled to depart for the one-hour tour at 10:00 AM each Monday and Wednesday through May 10. Guests are asked to arrive at the port’s north entrance with government-issued photo identification by 9:30 AM. Security protocols require reservations to be made at least one week, in advance, but because tours tend to fill up quickly, earlier reservations are highly recommended. Groups are limited to 75, with all reservations accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. An online reservation system at www.portmanatee.com/community/public-tours facilitates easy booking of tours. Name and contact information is required for each tour guest. If you haven’t done it yet, now is the time to check it out.

•TheSarasotaKennelClubhasopenedfortheseason.Greyhoundracing is 7 days a week, starting at 12:30. On Friday and Saturday there is also evening racing at 7:30 PM with Saturday being $1 night. Come on out for “50-cent Fridays” where beer, hot dogs, and soda are 50 cents. The season runs until April 22.

tropic isles’ Marina News What a great January it was for the Marina! Our friends from the North are back and things are bustling. The Marina’s open house in December

was a huge success. 170 hot dogs were grilled and served. Many people came and saw what your Marina staff has accomplished and just what the Marina can provide for our residents. Earlier in December, the Christmas Boat Parade started at the Marina with a bang and finished there with a cold beverage. Kudos to Bob Shaw for researching and ultimately purchasing a new, much faster gas pump. 90% octane, ethanol free gas is currently available. From ice cream to tackle to live bait and more, the prices are lower at your Marina. Our hours are from 7 AM to 5 PM, seven days a week. Currently the Marina has a staff of 4 employees. If you’re interested in being part of the staff, please apply at the Marina or the Tropic Isles’ Office.

Jim Kelly, Marina staff

SAVE THE DATE!Farewell Dance

The Farewell Dance will be Saturday, March 25. Tickets will be $7.00 each. The theme for this year’s dance will be “Mardi Gras”. Start looking for your wild and crazy costumes, masks, beads, etc. Come enjoy a night of fun! Contact Rosemary Stuart with questions at 231-360-6759.


it’s Singspiration Season again! Come one, come all! Come on down to the Auditorium on February 12 and 26 at 7 PM for fellowship and song.

Thanks to Darlene Mallory for helping out with the music and to Iris for playing the piano at our gathering. We are still looking for an accompanist to play at least one Sunday a month. Contact Anne Antonacci at 723-2380 if you can.

tropicaires

reMeMBer to MarK Your caLeNDer For the troPicaireS’ SPriNG VarietY ShoW March 9 & 10. This year’s variety show will have familiar faces, as well as some new talent. Each year there is a lot of work that goes into the show and a lot of fun. The goal is to bring fun and entertainment to everyone. This year’s show will be no different. If you feel you have some talent and want to join us, it’s not too late. There is also a need for people for prop building, make-up, stage hands, plus other things that we could use help with, so give us a call--Bev O’Brien 941-224-6670 or Milly Sumler 941-799-4783.We will be selling tickets this year by assigned seating. Tickets will go on sale starting February 11 at Saturday Coffee Hours. For thursday night, March 9 show tickets caLL Mary Buck-ley at 847-833-6955 For Friday night, March 10 show tickets caLL ann antonacci at 941-723-2380 . Get your tickets early as we will be selling tickets out of the Park . hoPe to See You aLL there!

Thank you to those people who participated in the blood drive at tropic isles’ on Friday, December 16, 2016.

CRAIG PAVKOVICH DOROTHY COOKGAIL BELANGER DEANE CORNEILJOHN KING KATHLEEN DINGLERJOHN STUART RENE BELANGERMARK SMITH MERWIN CRAMPTONTHOMAS HENNESSY DEANE SUMLERTHOMAS MCKEEVER DARLENE MALLORY DON STOTTS

Our recent blood drive resulted in 15 units of blood. Remember, each donation can save up to three lives, so that means 45 patients could benefit from the lifesaving efforts of our blood donors. Every two seconds someone in the United States 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 is that constant. About 5 million people need blood every year, but people donate less often in the winter months because of the holidays, travel, bad weather, colds, and flu. our next blood drive is scheduled for February 17 from 8 aM to 12 noon . Please give!

topless in tropic isles Come and join all the other “topless” enthusiasts for our second Convertible Ride of the season. We are heading north where we will stop for lunch in the Apollo Beach area. From there we will drive a short distance to the Manatee Viewing Center where we will have an opportunity to view all the manatees who “vacation” here for the winter. There is a new rays’ touch center and an envi-ronmental education center to enjoy. Stroll among the butterfly gardens along the tidal walk. Walk the habitat loop trail and along the boardwalk to the observation tower. Everything is free to the public. We will meet in the Auditorium parking lot on Tuesday, February 21 at 11:15 and start our engines at 11:30 to begin our ride. Please RSVP to Cindy Shaw at [email protected] by Monday, February 20. Come and join us!

SAVE THE DATE!Golden circle Dinner

Attention all couples married 50 or more years in 2017! Come to the Auditorium on Thursday, March 2 to enjoy a delicious home cooked meal and experience a great concert by the “Ware’s Creek Boys”. They have been entertaining with their mix of comedy, gospel, and traditional music for many years in the Bradenton area. At the dinner, we would like to display your wedding picture. Please include your name, wife’s maiden name, date, home town, how you met, or anything else of interest. If possible, please get the picture to Karen Grant by February 24, so she can make up a display. If you prefer you may bring it that night also. Tickets go on sale February 11 at Coffee Hour. They are $10 and are available each Saturday at coffee or from Don Stroud 776-7518, Karen Grant 721-1992, or Sonny Damvelt 721-9718. Doors open at 5 PM. Dinner is at 6:00 with entertainment to follow. Please bring your own table setting. You may bring it to the Auditorium during the day to reserve your seat. If you have not been married 50 years yet, but would like to help that evening, contact Karen Grant 721-1992 or Sharon Schumann 722-9305.

Spaghetti Dinner This is an open invitation to all park residents. A SPaGhetti DiNNer is being sponsored by the Tropic Isles’ Shuffle Club as a club fundraiser.

It will be held on Wednesday, March 22 in the Auditorium from 4:00-6:30 PM. The menu includes home cooked sauce, pasta, coleslaw, Texas toast, dessert, and beverage for $6.00. Take out dinners are available. Tickets will be sold at Saturday Coffee Hour or by calling Shirley Pendergrass at 932-7438. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.


annual pancaKe breaKFasT Come join us for a pancake, sausage, and egg break-fast on Tuesday, February 7th. The cost is $6. It will be in the Auditorium from 7:30 to 10:30 AM. All your

friends will be there. Come and join us! Tickets will be available at the door or at Saturday morning coffee.

boosTer’s danceEnjoy an Evening of Great Music and Fun

with The Jack Tambourin BandFebruary 11, 7-10 PM

Tickets $6Call Marilyn Denby for Tickets at 941-722-0531

craFT class The Craft Class for February will be held in the Yacht Club on thursday, February 16th

from 10:00-12:00. Pat Brazil will be teaching us a new craft of making a bowl. The sign-up sheet will be in the Auditorium on February 1st. Please sign up early because classes fill up fast. Call Jean Volkens (563-564-9056) with any questions you might have.

linK union Family band Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 18 at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium for a night of fantastic entertainment. Link Union is a musical feast for fans of all ages. They are an acoustic-based musical family from the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and they combine stunning vocals, old-time instruments, and high energy to create an as-tounding folk-rock experience like no other. Their musicianship is off the charts. Believe me when I say, you do not want to miss this entertainment. It will be an evening you will never forget. Tickets are $10.00 per person and may be purchased at Coffee Hour on Saturdays or by calling Joan Richey (721-7288) or Nancy Grant (729-4832). Get your tickets as early as possible.

coFFee ‘n conversaTion: FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING

Wondering what plants can survive a Florida summer? Why your hibiscus looks pale or what’s a good mulch? Are you search-ing for plants that won’t outgrow their spot? Whether you are just beginning to landscape your yard, enhancing what you have, or just trying to keep up, this is the talk for you. On Monday, Febru-ary 20 at 10 o’clock in the Auditorium, the Coffee ’n Conversation series continues with Kathy Oliver of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service. Kathy will talk with us about creating a Florida Friendly Landscape. Denny Vitan, our own Master Gardener, will be on hand to contribute knowledge specific to Tropic Isles. Plan to arrive a few minutes early for coffee and doughnuts. Garden gloves are optional. See you there!

Jan Vern, HOA President

Look What’s coming in February!callinG all michiGanders

49th Michigan DinnerWednesday, February 22, 2017

Tropic Isles’ Auditorium4:30 PM Social, 5:30 Dinner, 7 PM Show

PROUDLY PRESENTSTHOSE WERE THE DAYS

Barbara Jimmy Barbara Van Eycken, star of her one-woman Tribute to Patsy Cline and Jimmy Mazz, star of Las Vegas Legends, have combined their talents bringing to stages a new show THOSE WERE THE DAYS. Together they will take you on a musical journey reliving the great classic songs spanning the decades 40’s through 70’s. Travel back to some of the most beloved artists of our time. Out-standing vocals, hilarious humor, and amazing interaction with their audience, make this a show you don’t want to miss. Tickets are available at Coffee Hour. Get tickets early. After February 1st, tickets will be open to all park residents. The ticket price is $12.50 per person which includes social hour, dinner, and the show. Call Kay Lynn Duncan or Shirley Kaye to help with event preparation or with questions. BYOB and BRING YOUR OWN TABLE SERVICE. Hope to see you there!

Thursday niGhT aT The movies Movie nights will continue on February 9 and 23 in the Auditorium at 7 PM. Watch the marquee for the movies that will be shown. Come and enjoy some wonderful movies with your friends and neighbors.

Brain Works! Try writing with the opposite hand from the one you would normally use. While this may be difficult at first, you will be surprised at how fast

your mind adapts. This will open new neural pathways and could lead to clearer thinking.

Hank A. Vitan, President of Manasota Mensa (Serving Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, and DeSoto Counties)


Flu Season Flu season, which typically runs from October to March, is unpredictable, so it is hard to know when

you should get your vaccine. Doctors agree that the vaccine should be administered as early as possible to be able to take effect before exposure to the virus. The vaccine is the best defense against the flu and serious flu-related conditions.

Tips For avoidinG The Flu• Washyourhandsthoroughlyandfrequentlywithwaterandsoap, or alcohol-based hand sanitizer.• Avoidotherswhoaresickandstayhomefrompublicareasifyou are ill. • Keepyourvaccinesuptodate.• Itisimportanttoseeyourdoctorimmediatelywhenyoubeginexperiencing flu symptoms.

neW inFormaTion on The Flu• Allvaccinesareinjectable.Thereisaneedlelesssystemoptionfor those with a fear of needles.• Thereareoptionsavailableforpeoplewitheggallergies.

happy Birthday, Jim Kelly, Sr . My dad turned 95 years old on December 29, 2016. A party was thrown in his honor on Basin Street. Over 75 people attended. Dad has been coming down to Tropic Isles since 1978. (He might be the oldest resident and longest “snow bird” in the park.) He lost my Mom, Leila Kelly, after 66

years of marriage in 2010. He is an avid euchre player and loves his daily cocktails. When asked how it was to be 95 years old, he stated “ Don’t know yet! Just got there!”

Jim Kelly II

Groundhog Day Groundhog Day is a traditional holiday cele-brated on February 2. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, then spring will come early. If

it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow, retreat into its burrow, and the winter weather will persist for six more weeks. Modern customs of the holiday involve celebrations where early morning festivals are held to watch the groundhog emerge from its burrow. The largest Groundhog Day celebration is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, with Punxsutawney Phil, where crowds as large as 40,000 have gathered to celebrate the holiday since at least 1886. Groundhog Day, already a widely recognized and popular tradition, received widespread attention as a result of the 1993 film Groundhog Day. The celebration began as a Pennsyl-vania German custom in southeastern and central Pennsylvania in the 18th and 19th centuries. In western countries in the Northern Hemisphere, the official first day of spring is almost seven weeks (46–48 days) after Groundhog Day, on March 20 or March 21. According to Groundhog Day organizers, the rodents’ forecasts are accurate 75% to 90% of the time. However, a Canadian study for 13 cities in the past 30 to 40 years found that the weather patterns predicted on Groundhog Day were only 37% accurate over that same time period. According to the Storm Fax Weather Almanac and records kept since 1887, Punxsutawney Phil’s weath-er predictions have been correct 39% of the time. The National Climatic Data Center has described the forecasts as “on average, inaccurate” and stated that “the groundhog has shown no talent for predicting the arrival of spring, especially in recent years.”

Writer’s Group From time to time, the members of the Writer’s Group will be sharing some of their work. Below is a poem written by Lois Watson.

are you callinG me a naG?I heard you talking over there.I don’t think you’re being fair.

Were you saying I’m a nag?You didn’t take out the garbage bag.

Please stop slamming the front door.You’re dripping coffee on the floor.

You made me sound like I’m a grouch.Please keep your feet off our new couch.

What made you say those things to him?Did you wipe your feet before you came in?

Why would you say a thing like that?You’re in the house, remove your hat.

You never notice the things I do.Turn the TV down when I’m talking to you.

I’m still looking at that garbage bag.Your hat’s still on……

Yes, I’m a nag!---Lois Watson

Playlist update The Entertainment Committee is looking for some of your favorite songs! We need to update our playlists and would like to include your favorite song! Please send the name of the song and the group that made it famous to Karen Linke at [email protected] . We send these lists out to new bands as “suggestions” as to what we like to hear and use the list for our CD dances. Don’t be shy! Send us your favorite dance tunes!

NeW! Fun time Karaoke Please join Nola Sanborn and myself on Thurs-

days, 6:30 to 9 PM at the Yacht Club for an evening of singing or just listening. It’s for fun and there’s always lots of laughter. We have 3,000 songs to choose from or bring your own CDG’s. All are welcome to attend. BYOB/snacks. Hope to see you there!

Shirley Clarkson

Mahjongg anyone? come & Play!!!

Whether you have played Mahjongg for years or never played before, please join friends and neighbors on Sundays in the Yacht Club’s Pretty Room from 4-6 PM for this fun game. If you have a Mahjongg set and/or card, please bring it along. Otherwise, no worries—we’ll try to provide supplies! Please bring your own beverage. Lessons and games are tentatively planned for 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26. (skipping Super Bowl Sunday!) RSVP Rosa Whiting: 413-896-0556 or [email protected]


~rule of the Month~ This month the “Rule of the Month” covers Section III, The Dwelling, and Section XII, Vehicles and Parking. For a complete explanation of the rules listed below, please see the 2014 Rules and Regulations. 3.5 Exterior Before the installation of utility buildings, steps, porches, cano-pies, and other exterior accessories occur, items must be approved by Management, via the ARC, as to the size, material, location, color and construction, in compliance with both the current City Code and Association requirements. No new structures or exterior renovations or additions to existing structures will be considered until the Resident submits drawings and specifications to Man-agement and receives written approval to make said renovations or changes. If it is determined that the Resident did not receive permission prior to the installation or renovation, the Management has the right to demand the removal of said renovation or addition until approval is given.3.11 Painting If the Resident intends to change the existing color, Manage-ment must approve the color. All exterior painting of existing Dwellings and/or trim must have written approval by Manage-ment.12.7 Restrictions on Parking •EachResident ispermittednomorevehiclesthancanbeac-

commodated by their carport, driveway, or assigned parking.•Anyareanotdesignatedasaparkingsurfacemaynotbeused

for parking. •Vehiclesmaynotoccupyparking spacesofotherResidents

without their expressed permission. •Golf cartparking isallowedondesignatedparkingareasas

approved by Management. •Parkingisnotpermittedonthestreetsbetweenthehoursof12

midnight and 6 AM. •No vehicles, storage trailers, travel trailers, boat trailers, and/

or boats are to be parked on vacant association-owned lots without prior approval from Management .

12.8 Lawn Parking PARKING ON THE GRASS IS NOT PERMITTED ANYWHERE IN THE COMMUNITY, with the exception of the RV Section as described in Section 12.9. Violators may be towed.

Photo Directory update We have already started taking our first round of photos in Jan-uary and if you haven’t signed up yet, there is still a little time. call Sharon NoW at 941-722-9305!!! Remember: You will receive a FREE 8x10 professional photo, and a FREE copy of our Park Photo “Yearbook”. We have these photo books done only once every 5 years and you cannot buy a copy. We only get as many copies as we have photos taken. If you don’t have a photo taken, you cannot get one! These books are fabu-lous for putting faces to names, (or names to faces). They really are handy to have, so if you haven’t made your appointment yet, call now! All residents are welcome. (Yes, renters are included)! If you will have company, they can have photos done also. You can bring any members of your family, including pets. our available dates this month are: February 13, 14, 16, 17, and 18 . Don’t miss out! call NoW! If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled dates and times above, but wish to have your portrait taken, call Life Touch at 1-866-756-0281, 9 AM-5 PM EST to schedule your portrait session at another location near you. You must provide this account # when setting up your portrait session - Tropic Isles 427631. Once photographed, your portrait will be provided back to Tropic Isles to be included in our 2017 Photo Directory. Before you ask, we cannot submit photos. They must be taken by the professional Life Touch photographers. It’s one of their rules! Don’t forget!

Sharon Schumann

activity Groups reminder Please take a picture of your group or contact cindy Shaw (722-4037) to set a day and time to come and take a picture of your group for the Photo Directory . Group pictures are due to Sharon Schumann by the end of February to be included in the 2017 Photo Directory .

Memory Bricks Memory Bricks are on sale for $30.00 per brick. Call Jean Volkens (563-564-9056) with information that you would like on the bricks. You may have 13 letters per line and 3 lines per brick. Bricks will be placed in April.


are You ready For Some Football????????

Super Bowl Sunday has always been on a Sunday and is usu-ally the last Sunday in January. However, for the first time in its history, it was held in February on February 3, 2002. The reason is, due to the September 11, 2001 attacks, the television schedules were all delayed by one week. The Super Bowl was shown on the Fox network and not on one of the main television stations --ABC, CBS, or NBC also. It was also held on Sunday, February 1st for 2004 and on Sunday, February 6, 2005. It is solely a United States celebration. Just like in the old days when the old king was dethroned and a new king crowned at the start of the new year, the Super Bowl determines who wears the crown in football after a long series of elimination games. The opponents are the winning teams from the AFL (American Football League) and the NFL (National Football League) that play each other at a pre-selected city (usually in a warmer climate or one with a covered stadium). Super Bowl Sunday has become more than just a championship play-off event. In some cases, it is a national holiday. It is said that even the criminals take Super Bowl Sunday off. In 1985, when the San Francisco 49ers played the Super Bowl in Palo Alto, CA, the crime rate in San Francisco dropped 75%. For some wives, it seems that the Super Bowl has gone on for-ever, but it actually began on January 15, 1967 in the Los Angeles Coliseum with the Green Bay Packers beating the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10.

hoW The super boWl GoT sTarTed! How did the name “Super Bowl” get started? Originally, many suggested it be titled, “The Big One” or “The Final Game”, but a Texas financier and owner of the Kansas City Chiefs, Lamar Hunt, came up with the idea of calling it “The Super Bowl” after watching his daughter play with a Super Ball - a small, high-bounc-ing ball very popular at that time. Ironic, that it’s a woman that was responsible for naming this well-loved, beloved male annual event! The games have been identified with Roman numerals rather than numbers since 1971. It wasn’t until Super Bowl IV in 1970 that the title, “Super Bowl”, appeared on tickets. However, on June 4, 2014, it was announced that in 2016, Super Bowl L would not be in Roman numerals. They didn’t like the L as 50. As a result, they broke from tradition for one year and used “50” in the logo. However, for 2017, they will return to the Roman numerals and use LI to represent 51 once again.

pre-Game shoWs It took a few years before the pre-game show became a tradi-tion. In 1976, Super Bowl X broadcast it on television. Super Bowl XII in 1978 was the first indoor game and drew the largest crowd at that time to have ever watched a sporting event on television. Super Bowl XV in 1981, displayed a huge yellow ribbon (bow) over the main entrance of the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans to commemorate the 52 American hostages who had just been released by Iran after 444 days in captivity. It was NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle who made sure that the Super Bowl provided entertainment on a big, razzle dazzle scale. The first pre-game show released 4,000 pigeons and continuing pre-game shows have featured top Hollywood celebrities and

jets with tailing plumes of dyed smoke of red, white, and blue. Another tradition of the pre-game show is who will sing the “Star Spangled Banner”? It is usually sung by a well-known American pop singer, but there have been exceptions. More popular = more money! The price of television advertising during the Super Bowl went from $85,000 a minute to $200,000. By Super Bowl XIX, advertising was around $1 million. Today a Super Bowl ad will run $2 million or more, depending on how long, and in what time slot of the game it’s shown. As of 2016, a 30-second ad cost $5 million. Today, the ads and even the half-time show entertainment has become just as important as the game itself. Ironically, some ad-vertisers start running promos of their ads days before the Super Bowl to promote their ads because they paid so much! Today, there is approximately 45 minutes of commercials compared to 60 minutes of actual game time. The Super Bowl, it seems, has gotten to be the premiere event for TV commercials. Many products will wait to present their latest and best commercial during the game because they know that this is when they’ll get the most viewers. If companies aren’t buying commercials, there is still the subtle approach to getting yourself seen during the Super Bowl. Companies put their logos on seat cushions, hats, mugs, to as high in the sky as the Goodyear Blimp! Did you know that every year the NFL has a lottery in which 500 names are drawn out of a hat for a chance to buy a pair of Super Bowl tickets at their face value? This happens sometimes between February 1st and June 1st. The details for this are posted on the NFC’s official website in advance, so check it out! The Super Bowl trophy is given to the winning team and is named after Vince Lombardi, whose game plan was “Attack, Attack, Attack!” The trophy is symbolic of the values Lombardi exemplified and the excellence he demanded of his players. Ev-eryone wins at the Super Bowl you might say. For Super Bowl 50 (2016), members of the winning team each received $102,000, but the losing team also got paid as well. Each losing team member received half that or $51,000.

Let’s Play Darts! Help! Interest is way down for Darts and we would like to keep it going. Without your participation, it may not be possible. So, if you enjoy playing Darts, please come down to the game room in the Yacht Club on Thursday nights at 7 PM. There is a sign-up sheet on the board to let me know if you are interested in getting together with other Dart enthusiasts. Please include your phone number and email address so I may contact you. My phone number is also listed on the board (614-578-2613) so you can call me if you want to play. Hope to see you there!

Bob Stokes


February Sudoku Puzzle

A Valentine’s Gift with Plenty of HeartAdopt-A-Manatee® for All You Love This Year

Call 1-800-432-JOIN (5646) savethemanatee.orgPhoto © David Schrichte

February 20


February Crossword Puzzle


Kayaking

Thirteen kayakers set out on a paddle from the kayak launch on a beautiful morning in January.

happy Birthday!

Many gathered at the December birthday party on Bahia Dr. for Jim Kelly, Sr. who turned 95 years old.

Mahjongg

The Mahjongg group grew to 14 this week! New players are gaining confidence with wins at each table.

Yoga

These residents are “flexible” in more ways than one. When their yoga class had to find a new space for a day, they moved outside on the pool deck.

Happy Valentine’s Day!


Golfing Goodies!

Shirley Norman tapped in for the birdie on #13.

toys For tots updates

Shown here with a sample of the toys and bikes that were collected this year are Michael Monteleone -- Marine Reserve Toys for Tots liaison, Leonard Krueger—resident Marine Re-servist, Susan Barnaz--Toys for Tots volunteer, Pat Brazil—co-ordinator, Lance Linke—Tropic Isles’ Boat Club Commodore, Tim Matthews—Palmetto Police De-partment liaison, Jack Miller who helped to organize the event, and Paul Smith, Co-op Manager. The Marine Reservists assem-bled some of the 75 bikes that Tropic Isles donated to Toys for Tots this year.

holiday Staff Party

A wonderful evening was had by all at the 2016 holiday party for our Tropic Isles’ employees and spouses. Four Co-op board members and spouses were in attendance to show their appre-ciation. Pat and John Brazil volunteered to set up and clean up after the party, along with the help of Carol Hallman and Jeff and Laura Donahue.

happy New Year!

Residents danced to “Three of a Kind” and brought in the New Year in style.

always Beautiful!

This was the last sunset in 2016 as seen from 332 Terra Ceia Dr. There will be many more to come in 2017.

Fish on! Jamie Meade caught and re-leased this 43 lb. Amber Jack 22 miles from Anna Maria Island on 12/29/16 using 20 lb. test line. It took 45 minutes to bring it to the boat.

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