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March / April 2015
GARAGE SALE FOLLLOWED BY A
COMMUNITY EVENT
MARCH 28TH 7:00AM – 2:00PM
The Annual Garage Sale has customarily been held in April but with Easter/
Passover, Philippine Festival, neighboring communities Garage Sales and Large
Golf Tournaments we have decided to move it to March.
Community-Wide Garage Sale
Date: Saturday MARCH 28, 2015
Time: 7:00am to 2:00pm
This years’ Garage Sale will be advertised in the Tampa Tribune, the Tampa Bay Times, craigslist and the Flyer.
There will also be notices placed in the immediate surrounding area.
Access Control will be permitting outside customers into The Eagles from 7:00am so please be ready for them!
• All items for sale should be placed on your driveway by 7:00am;
• Everything should be priced;
• Merchandise should not be displayed on lawns;
• Someone should be in attendance for the duration of the sale;
• Your vehicles should be parked in your garage to ensure proper traffic flow, reduce congestion, and make street
parking available to customers;
• This is a garage sale event and not an opportunity to promote personal business or sell new items;
• Goodwill trucks will be parked at the park parking lot to collect all unsold items. They will only be there on the
day of the sale.
• Good Luck!
MARCH 28TH 5:00PM –
8PM Easter Eggstravaganza!
Following the Garage Sale there will be a Community Event at the Park – Easter
Eggstravaganza! Bring the whole family to experience Easter at The Eagles! There
will be an Easter Egg Hunt and a prize for the best Easter Bonnet! Plan on staying
for a PG Family Movie Favorite! Please mark the event on your calendar and expect more details via email closer to
the event. The Social Committee are accepting plastic egg donations. If you are able to assist with filling eggs please
email Lyn Green at [email protected]
Advertising Information
Editor: Kim Uhlig
Call Kim at
991-7843 for ad prices
or email
[email protected]
www.ikarepublishing.com
Soaring Eagles Newsletter
2014 /2015 Article Deadline Dates are as follows:
Deadline Dec 15, 2014 for Jan/Feb newsletter
Feb 16, 2015 for Mar/Apr newsletter
Apr 20, 2015 for May/Jun newsletter
Jun 15, 2015 for Jul/Aug newsletter
Aug 17, 2015 for Sep/Oct newsletter
Oct 19, 2015 for Nov/Dec newsletter
Please note that all articles must be submitted to Property
Manager Leigh Slement at [email protected] before the above
deadlines.
The most current issue is also available on the
IKarePublishing.com website.
Additional note: We welcome articles, suggestions for
articles, family accomplishments you may want to share as
well as Eagles related photos from residents - please feel
free to email Leigh before the above deadlines at
[email protected]
VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2015
Augusta
Under Developer Control – Larson Communities
President: Jeff Larson
Prop Manager: Leigh Slement (see contact details)
Byrnwyck
President: Bruce Derby, Susan Hare (Treas),
Directors: Channing Applegarth, (VP)
Patty Jeffords, (Sec) Larry DeClercq
Prop Mgmt: Self-managed
Canterbury
President: Carol deWolfe,
Dan Dal Colletto (VP),
Lydia Tobitsch (Sec),
Doug deWolfe (Treas),
John McGrath (Comm Chair),
Prop Manager: Leigh Slement (see contact details)
Grand Oak Island
President: Stephanie Kocik, Mark Dennis (VP),
Bindu Balaraju (Sec/Treas) Self Managed
Prestwick
President: Pete Turrell, Fred Borchers (VP),
Peter Wunsch (Sec), John Mulvihill (Treas),
Sergei Galeano, Bruce Rademacher, John Finch
& Kevin Erdelac
Royal Troon
President: Dan McSheffrey, Sandy Mistretta
(VP), Kathleen Jones (Sec), Rick Meyer (Treas)
& Susan Mowrey,
Prop Mgmt: Sherry Miller, Sentry Mgmt.
Tel: (727) 799-8952
St. Andrews
President: Adrianne Sundheim ,
Kurt Ritucci (VP),
Carolyn Proctor (Sec),
Jim Babcock (Treas), &
Jack Butterworth
Prop Manager: Leigh Slement (see contact details)
Turnberry
President: Bob Holbrook, Marie Pearson (VP),
Oz Jensen (Sec), Diane Lupia ,(Treas),
Joyce Quillen, Brian Seekford
Prop Manager: Leigh Slement (see contact details)
Windsor Park
President: Randy Babicek, Diane Van
Volkinburg (VP), Pete Fujimoto (Sec), Mark Van
Volkinburg (Treas) & Ailie Chung
Prop Manager: Leigh Slement (see contact details)
EMA OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Exec. Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Bruce Derby (Byrnwyck)
Diane Vanvolkinburg (Windsor Park)
Adrianne Sundheim (St. Andrews)
Bob Holbrook (Turnberry)
Carol deWolfe (Canterbury)
Jeff Larson (Augusta)
John Russell (Eagles Golf Club)
Stephanie Kocik (Grand Oak Island)
Peter Turrell (Prestwick)
Dan McSheffrey (Royal Troon)
Peter Mulin (Starling Drive)
Property Manager: Leigh Slement
The Property Group of Central Florida
11902 Race Track Road, Tampa FL 33626
Tel: (813) 855-4860 x 316
Fax: (813) 855-5692
Email: [email protected]
- Dear Eagles families Happy St. Paddy’s Day for March 17
&
Happy Easter and a Joyful Passover in April.
and to all school kids “Enjoy Spring Break!”
From the Board of Directors, Access Control Personnel, Leigh & the staff at The Property Group
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Eagles Treasury
Financial Report
Financial Report - as of January 31, 2015
Operating Cash: $95,866.27
Operating Expenses to Operating Budget
YTD: $312,259.90 / $282,268.00 (over budget
status is attributed to purchase of new patrol
vehicle, annual insurance renewals & new
barcode reader at Patterson Road entrance)
December 2014
Mark Lauckner & Dianna Davidson
12522 Ashdown Drive
12/05/14
Sameer & Megha Dhole
13137 Royal George Avenue
12/10/14
Patrick & Anne Buccieri
15415 Sir Maxwell Court
12/17/14
January 2015
Daler Dos Santos
15805 Muirfield Drive
General Fund: $310,970.18
Infrastructure Reserve Fund $184,273.00
Total Reserves $495,243.18
These amounts will diminish in February as the Board agreed to borrow the
money from the General Reserve to buy the commercial property instead of
taking out a loan. This way the Association will save approximately $20K.
The money will be paid back to the Reserve Fund monthly – much the same
manner as a loan is paid.
Accounts Receivable as at February 9:
75 Homeowners were in arrears totaling $44,416.92
01/06/15
The Eagles Master Association has title to 2 homes (currently rented)
As at January 31 the total number of units in The Eagles =1164
Peter Breitkreutz & Liang Zheng
15908 Muirfield Drive
01/12/15
Delinquency Rate: 6.1%
Answers to questions regarding financials can be obtained from our property
manager, Leigh Slement, at The Property Group of Central Florida.
365 Property Partner
16207 Muirfield Drive
01/16/15
Tom & Jeanette Davis
12913 Red Cardinal Drive
01/16/15
John & Kathryn Stillwell
12804 Royal George Avenue
01/16/15
Access Control
Front Main Gatehouse: 920-5958 : Back Gatehouse: 926-8239
Message from Access Control
RE: EAGLES SAFETY & SECURITY REPORT
Jonathan & Tracey McSheffrey
12904 Red Cardinal Drive
01/23/15
Robert & Jane Ruettinger
12815 Starling Drive
01/28/15
Eric Toutant & Mytu Tran
16035 Shinneock Drive
01/30/15
We wish you all many happy years at The Eagles!
Please visit our website at www.eaglesmaster.org for
useful information
All the Governing Documents for the Eagles Master
Association as well as the applicable Village are on the
website. If you were not supplied a set before you closed
on your home, it would behoove you to take a moment
and at the very least review the Restrictions sections. It is
most unfortunate when we have to greet a new
homeowner with a notice relative to a Covenant infraction
– we’d much rather allow you time to settle in, meet your
neighbors and enjoy your new home with the knowledge
that you are aware of the rules and regulations you agreed
to at closing.
During the period November 30 through January 31 (9 week period),
the police responded to the Eagles for the following incidents:
Community call : 4; Vehicle Repo : 1; Vehicle Stop : 1;
Criminal mischief : 2; Fraud/Swindle : 2; Loud Party : 1;
Assist Other Agency : 1;. Theft Delayed : 3; Domestic Injunction Service : 2;
Assault or Battery : 1; License Tag Lost or Stolen : 1.
During this period, 142 phone calls were made to residents (during overnight
hours) to remind them that they had left their garage door open. The average
per week decreased slightly from 17 to 16.
During this period, 182 vehicles were issued a warning for parking on the
street during overnight hours .
For the same period the following warnings/fines were issued for traffic
violations (speeding and stop violations): 358
254 Warnings and 6 fines were issued to residents and 98 warnings were
issued to guests for Traffic Violations.
This information is shared weekly by Access Control Captain Bill. If you
would like to be added to the weekly security report email distribution list
please email Bruce Derby at [email protected].
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March 9-13, 2015
County Schools Spring Break
March 9, 2015
Eagles Master Board of Directors Meeting 7pm
March 17, 2015
Happy St Paddy’s Day
March 16, 2015
Turnberry Board of Directors Meeting 7pm
March 19, 2015
Canterbury Board of Directors Meeting 7pm
March 28, 2015
Community-Wide Garage Sale 7am to 2pm
What’s New Corner
March 28, 2015
Community Event at the Park 5pm to 8pm
NEW HOME FOR THE OSPREYS;
March 31, 2015
St. Andrews Board of Directors Meeting 7pm
Apr 1, 2015
The Eagles Master Association Assessment due date
Apr 1, 2015
Royal Troon Quarterly Assessment due date
Apr 4, 2015
Happy Passover (first day)
Apr 5, 2015
Happy Easter
Apr 15, 2015
$$ Tax Day $$
Apr 16, 2015
Canterbury Board of Directors Meeting 7pm
Apr 20, 2015
Newsletter Articles deadline
May 1, 2015
St. Andrews Bi-Annual Assessment due date
May 1, 2015
Turnberry Bi-Annual Assessment due date
May 1, 2015
Windsor Park Bi-Annual Assessment due date
May 5, 2015
Cinco de Mayo
May 7, 2015
Soaring Eagles Edition distributed to members
May 11, 2015
Eagles Master Board of Directors Meeting 7pm
PLEASE NOTE: THE EAGLES MASTER ASSOCIATION ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE
MEETS FOR REVIEW ON THE 3RD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 2:00PM @ THE
OFFICE OF THE PROPERTY GROUP (contingent applications are in hand to process)
Check Notice Boards at Eagles entrances for Master Association Meetings
Check Village Notice Boards for Village Meetings
CONCEPTS ARE STARTING TO COME IN FOR
ENTRANCE BEAUTIFICATION;
HEIGHTENED SPEED ENFORCEMENT!
WILDLIFE REHABILITATION
RESOURCE IN THE EAGLES
The Eagles is home to abundant wildlife. A resident
of the Eagles has a Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit and
is qualified and capable to rescue all wildlife in need.
Please do not hesitate to call Kris Porter at (813) 9205495.
MARY BRYANT NEWS www.BryantPTA.com MARCH 2015
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APRIL 2015
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April 7
April 10
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April 28
Students Return to School
Grade 3 – Lunch on the Lawn
Father Daughter Spring Fling
Book Fair – Media Center
Conference Night, 3:30 – 8:30pm
End of 3rd Grading Period
Village Inn Spirit Night 4:00 – 8:00pm
No School – Non-Student Day
Chorus Spring Concert – 6:30pm MPR
Grade 3 Awards 8:15am & 8:45am MPR
The Grille at Westchase Spirit Night
4:00 – 8:00pm
Mother / Son Event
Volunteer appreciation Breakfast 8:15am MPR
Covenant of the Month
Village News – Canterbury Village &
Turnberry Village
In lieu of a Covenant of the Month we are repeating an email blast
with TWO IMPORTANT MESSAGES sent out in February:
We were very pleased to receive the good news that Canterbury &
Turnberry Villages were awarded County Mini Grant Funds this
year.
1. SPEEDING
THE SPEED LIMIT WITHIN THE VILLAGES IS 18MPH
(includes all Village Roadways & Eagles Entry Drive section from
Patterson Road to Nine Eagles)
& THE SPEED LIMIT ON NINE EAGLES DRIVE IS 30MPH
It has become evident that speeding is once more on the rise and
motorists are not stopping at stops including major intersections like
Muirfield & Nine Eagles and Royal George & Nine Eagles. Speeding
is continuously noted by residents (including Moms and young
drivers). We cannot stress the importance that The Eagles is a large
family community with private roads which means that safety is very
important and we have to enforce speeding and traffic violations inhouse. “Be”, and “Set” the example by discussing the issue with your
household and guests and abide by the rules you have chosen to live
by. Enforcement is being administered with high priority so be
warned! Together we can make The Eagles a safe environment for
our precious families.
Canterbury Village applied for funds towards Community
Identification and Owner Association Handbooks. They were
awarded $2,500 to assist with new Notice Boards and a Handbook
for new homeowners (summary of governing documents).
Turnberry Village applied for funds for a School Bus Stop
Improvement Project. They too were awarded $2,500 to go
towards benches at the bus stop on the fork of Turnbury Oak and
Portmarnock Drives
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The Hillsborough County Neighborhood Relations Department
offers an annual grant program opportunity to strengthen
neighborhood associations and the communities they serve.
Application is required and funding for this program is provided
by the Board of County Commissioners, the Hillsborough County
Children’s Board and the Frank E. Duckwall Foundation within
the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay.
2. DELIVERY & SERVICE VEHICLES
Access Control has brought to our attention that there is an increase of
trucks OVER 8'6" arriving at the main Eagles entrance to deliver
goods and services to residents. The main entrance is not configured
to accommodate trucks over the height restriction nor is it easy for the
guard on duty to turn them around safely. Please remember...
a) During a renovation or improvement project to instruct your
contractor or sub-contractor(s) to have materials, dumpsters, trucks
and machinery etc., delivered through the Patterson Road entrance;
b) When you order sod, trees or large plantings, furniture or
appliances etc., delivery vehicles must access via Patterson Road
entrance;
c) U-Haul (or similar), RV's, moving company vans etc., must enter
the Eagles from Patterson Road;
d) Some service trucks, like the new Mercedes Sprinter, are 12' or
higher and therefore it is important to establish at the time of ordering
service whether their vehicle is able to enter the Eagles at the main
entrance or must be directed to the Patterson Road entrance.
This information to your merchant or service provider will save time
and avoid aggravation.
Both Associations are grateful for the money which is going to
directly benefit their members and look forward to spending the
money wisely!
Village News – St Andrews
St. Andrews had their Annual Membership Meeting on
February 3rd, 2015. Since 2007 a quorum has not been established
and this year was no exception – except that we received two
residents interested in a Board position. There are no vacancies on
the Board at the present time but it is good to know we have
residents to count on in time of need - and show up at the
meetings!
Please remember that Board Meetings are open to members who
wish to attend and the Board always makes time for attendees to
ask a question or raise a concern.
According to the Rule the ONLY exceptions granted are to nonscheduled vehicles or those who have a company dictated route FEDEX, UPS, Republic Waste Services, School Buses & Emergency
Vehicles.
Did you know that there is a
Mom and Tot Group who meet
at the Park once a month?
With a community of 1164 homes (and growing!) we are counting on
your cooperation and contribution towards the safety of your home
environment.
For your convenience we have created a “cheat sheet” to cut out
and use to direct all vehicles which exceed 8’ 6” in height (feel free
to cut out for future use)
Eagles Playground Playdate for
Moms & Tots
Third Thursday @ Ten AM
11/20, 12/18...
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FROM W. HILLSBOROUGH AVENUE: a) Turn onto Race Track Road for approx 3 miles to Nine Eagles Drive/
Countryway Blvd light; b) Continue on Race Track Road for approx 2.4 miles and turn left onto Patterson Road;
c) Turn left onto Eagles Entry Drive approx 2 miles.
FROM GUNN HIGHWAY: a) Turn onto Race Track Road; b) Travel approx 2 miles (pass through circle at Boy
Scout Road) & turn right onto Patterson Road; c) Turn left onto Eagles Entry Drive approx 2 miles.
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Eagles Golf Club News
Contact: Michele S. Reagan
813.920.6681
[email protected]
NEW SELECTIONS AT THE EAGLES GOLF CLUB RESTAURANT
Every year, The Eagles Golf Club Restaurant makes nuanced changes to its food and drink menus, and 2015 has proven no different.
The Eagles has added several new entrees to its menu including Beef Tips Burgundy, Smoked Ribs and Country Fried Chicken with
White Sage Gravy. In addition, the club has added several new appetizers and sandwiches, including three new specialty burgers. Whether
it is a classic half-pound Eagle Burger or the brand new Eyrie Burger, featuring a breaded and deep fried all beef patty, horseradish sauce,
bacon, French fried onions, provolone cheese, and an over-easy egg, you are sure to enjoy the friendly and attentive service and tasty food,
all cooked to your specifications.
While working through the new menu selections, be sure to take a look at The Eagles’ new wine list. It features a broad array of quality
wines at reasonable prices including Ravenswood Cabernet, Principato Pinot Grigio and Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc – just to name a
few.
Besides getting a dollar off on all glasses of wine during The Eagles’ Happy Hour (4-7pm), you will find the new wines have been expertly
paired with both classic and new menu items to make your dining experience an elegant and flavorful event.
Stop by the clubhouse or check online at www.eaglesgolf.com to see the full menu and start enjoying 2015 the right way. While online,
view the club calendar to see what’s going on right here in The Eagles. The Eagles Golf Club is “Passionately Driven” to bring you the best
of food and golf in the Tampa Bay area.
2015 SHAMROCK OPEN
Join us for our 2015 Shamrock Open Golf Tournament on Sunday, March 15. Registration begins at 8am and then the 9am shotgun
scramble will take place on the Lakes course. We have room for 36 4-person teams so the more the merrier! Your entry will get you 18holes of golf, a cart and a traditional Irish lunch buffet after the tournament. The cost is $49 plus tax per golfer or $36 plus tax per Member.
Get your team together today and register in The Eagles Golf Club pro shop or call (813) 920-6681.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE EAGLES GOLF CLUB:
• Eagles Ladies Golf Association – Every Tuesday at 9am; 18‐Hole Ladies Competition • Winter Men’s Golf League – Every Tuesday at 5:30pm; 9‐Hole Men’s Competition • Couples & Friends Golf League – Every Other Sunday at 2pm; 9‐Hole Scramble Competition • Leadership Hillsborough Premiere Golf Tournament – Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 8am • 2015 Shamrock Open – Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 9am; Registration at 8am • The Eagles Golf Club Member‐Member Golf Tournament – Saturday‐Sunday, March 28‐29, 2015 at 9am • The Eagles Golf Club Easter Brunch – Sunday, April 5, 2015 from 9:30am to 2:30pm ABOUT THE EAGLES GOLF CLUB:
Located in Odessa, Florida, The Eagles Golf Club boasts a long, proud tradition as the standard of excellence for public access golf in the
Tampa market. The Eagles two championship golf courses, The Lakes and The Forest, offer our players distinctly different experiences at
our location within the prestigious gated Eagles community. The clubhouse, bar and restaurant area offers guests a variety of casual dining
options. The club also hosts charitable and corporate golf tournaments in addition to private and group-related events. For more information,
please visit www.eaglesgolf.com or call (813) 920-6681.
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Eagles Osprey Nest Relocation is approved
in the Eagles
As everyone that lives in The Eagles knows, the established nest on
Eagles Entry Drive has given us a window into the world of the
nesting of the Florida Osprey. The osprey is a large raptor also
known as the fish hawk. Ospreys are often seen hovering over open
water, plunging into water after fish, or calling from relatively
exposed perches. Adult ospreys are dark brown over their backs,
shoulders, coverts, and outer primaries. Underneath, they are mostly
white with variable amounts of brown appearing in upper chest and
neck feathers. Females often show darker streaking on the neck that
often forms a distinct necklace. Ospreys prefer to hunt in shallow
water areas of rivers, bays, or lakes where fish occur near the water
surface. Nowhere does our bay area have more beautiful lakes than
here at the Eagles! Ospreys come back to the same nest every year;
this urge is extremely strong for them.
Our pair of Ospreys has been in the area for three years. Since some
Osprey nests have been used for over 45 years, the residents of the
beautiful house below the nest may not be thrilled that the nest could
be there for that long! The nests consist of large masses of
interwoven sticks located in sturdy trees, often large conifers with
broken tops but our pair decided to pick a TECO utility pole. As a
result of prolonged use and annual repairs, nests can get as large as 6
feet high and 5 feet wide and even with the cone to deter them they
have built right around it! So now we have come to a point where this
year between me, the Board of Directors and management and
Audubon we will be moving the nest to a completely new pole where
they can nest and raise their young. It will be an amazing experience
to watch them return, hatch eggs and raise their young year after year.
A significant percentage of osprey (Pandion haliaetus) pairs in
Florida nest on power poles or other man-made structures. The
osprey is federally protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act so
only inactive nests may normally be taken down or moved. Inactive
nests may be determined by the absence of any egg or dependent (i.e.,
flightless) young in the nest. So as we watched them arrive early
February to redo their nest, we racing the clock to move their nest
before the eggs arrive! The new pole will be located within 60ft of
the current pole and there is a 95% chance the birds will relocate and
we will be able to watch them for years to come!
More on the Ospreys and other information From St. Andrews
President Adrianne Sundheim
Eagles residents and surely St. Andrews residents are very fond of the
wildlife with whom we share our property. Many times I have seen
cars stopping and drivers getting out so they can remove turtles from
the busy street and put them by nearby ponds. Both residents and
visitors enjoy seeing our large alligators basking in the sun after a
cold night. Please respect (and enjoy) all our wildlife.
At the back entrance we have a huge osprey nest atop a TECO pole
adjacent to a home. Ospreys use the same nest year after year and this
one has grown to mammoth size. Just yesterday, I saw two ospreys, a
male and a female, sitting on top of the nest. This sounds great but
not if your house is adjacent to the pole. When the time is
appropriate (no eggs or babies) TECO will erect another pole across
the street, where there are no homes and move the nest there. The
cost will be shared by the Master Association and Augusta
Village.
While you are enjoying the vistas, please remember to slow down. It
is each driver's personal decision to obey the posted speed limit and
stop signs or to disregard them. Please do not force us to make that
decision for you. Safety is our prime concern.
WE NEED YOUR SHOES FOR OUR NEW
FUNDRAISER AT MARY BRYANT!
Fuds2Orgs and Bryant PTA come together for a truly
important SHOE COLLECTION!
February 27, 2015 – March 18, 2015
Help us to REACH our GOAL of collecting 7,500 pairs of
shoes. Gather your used shoes TODAY to help a family in
Haiti, Uganda, India and many other countries in need.
Funds2Orgs sends used shoes to developing nations to serve
as the merchandise used in creating Micro-enterprise
opportunities for families and communities with little to no
income or livelihood.
For your convenience, a DROP BOX will be located behind
Mary Bryant Elementary, in the parking lot area, where
donations can be dropped off daily between 4pm and 6pm.
During Spring Break, 3.9.15-3.13.15, a DROP BOX will be
located in the front of the school or you may drop off at
16413 Turnbury Oak Drive in the Village of Turnbury
Thank you in advance for your donations.
TOGETHER… we can make a difference!
Reason for Living at The Eagles:
Bird Life at the Eagles
Strange Bed Fellows!
Picture submitted by
Doug deWolfe:
“We were having breakfast
this morning, and saw this
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Change for Hillsborough County Household Electronics Recycling
Hillsborough County's residential recycling service for electronics is now available exclusively at the regional Community
Collection Centers. Electronics are no longer being accepted during the County's monthly Household Hazardous Waste collection
events. Residents in unincorporated Hillsborough County will only need a photo ID for a no-cost drop-off of up to five electronic
items a month containing a digital display or circuit board, including televisions, computers, laptops, mobile devices, stereo
equipment, gaming consoles, VCR/DVD players, and printers.
The Community Collections Centers in Lithia, Seffner, Tampa, and Gibsonton already accept household electronics six days a
week. The consolidation of electronics collection allows the Solid Waste Management Division to improve staffing and services at
the centers and is expected to reduce wait times at Household Hazardous Waste collection events.
Not all items that plug in need to be disposed of at a collection center. Small items and appliances such as toasters, crock pots,
electric skillets, blenders, phone and battery chargers, lamps, hair dryers, power tools, and curling irons may be discarded in
regular trash.
The Community Collection Centers are self-unloading facilities open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.,
with the exception of holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas
Day) and your nearest location is:
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Limited quantities of household paint can also be dropped off at the centers with a photo ID. Disposal of other items accepted at
the centers, such as appliances, furniture, household quantities of construction materials, lead-acid batteries and tires, require a
photo ID and a property tax bill showing the Hillsborough County Solid Waste Disposal Assessment.
For more information on items accepted at Hillsborough County Solid Waste facilities, locations, hours, and contact numbers,
visit www.HillsboroughCounty.org/SolidWaste or call the Public Works Solid Waste Management Division at (813) 272-5680.
Local Leaders Launch "GO Hillsborough”
Your Commissioner, Sandy Murman, wanted to share with you this important information about "GO Hillsborough"
Hillsborough County, Fla. - Residents, businesses and organizations throughout Hillsborough County have multiple opportunities
to actively participate in creating transportation plans in their neighborhoods and the broader community. Known as GO
Hillsborough, this countywide public engagement effort is intended to understand citizens' transportation issues, explore ideas
and approaches that may bring value to them, and find consensus among the widely varied needs of the entire community.
GO Hillsborough includes more than 36 workshops, with displays and stations arranged to facilitate meaningful discussions
between members of the community and local government leaders and staff. In addition, engagement channels include
Facebook, Twitter, an I-Neighborhood Project App and a dedicated telephone number to receive comments from the public.
"GO Hillsborough is about truly understanding our transportation needs and desires at a grassroots level, exploring what makes
sense in our residents' daily lives and then helping them make what we all know will be some important and likely tough
choices," said Sandra Murman, chair of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners. "In the end, I feel confident
that we will have a meaningful, supportable transportation strategy that will serve our families, our businesses and
organizations, and our broad community well."
The interactive public meetings will be split into two main phases. The first phase, Voices, includes 12 workshops, four larger
meetings to provide geographic context and two telephonic town hall sessions. The Voices phase will culminate in an "Issues
and Opportunities" report garnered from the discussions and input. Modeling after the initial workshops, the Choices phase is
the second round of 18 workshops and meetings that will delve further into potential transportation options. The Choices phase
will strive to identify areas of consensus and commonality among communities on their preferences. Importantly, only after
community needs and desires are clearly understood will strategy and funding options be recommended for the Community
Transportation Plan.
The public engagement begins Feb. 17 and will run through May. The public may RSVP at GOHillsborough.org. See the full
workshop schedule here. All of the workshops are from 6 - 8 p.m.
"At GO Hillsborough workshops, the focus is on listening to people, hearing their experiences and understanding their needs. I
encourage everyone - no matter where they live or work - to attend," commented Temple Terrace Mayor Frank Chillura.
Contact Liana Lopez, [email protected] or 813-272-1141.
For more information on how to get involved with GO Hillsborough, visit GOHillsborough.org.
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Florida Department of Health News Release
The Florida Department of Health is working with other state and federal officials to monitor individuals
who may have been exposed to measles cases across the state. In the past two weeks, four cases of
measles have been identified and reported among travelers with unknown or no measles vaccinations who
visited Florida. Two cases involved international travelers.
“It’s important all Floridians make sure they have received the measles vaccination because those who are
fully immunized have very little risk of developing the disease,” said State Surgeon General and Secretary
of Health Dr. John Armstrong. “Out of an abundance of caution, it is important for those who think they
may have been exposed to measles to contact their health care provider for guidance right away.”
For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/measles/index.html.
Spring Break 2015
Family-friendly outing in your town
doesn't have to cost a pretty penny.
Most towns and cities offer tons of free
activities— the trick is knowing where to
look. Check out this list of springtime
activity ideas that will get your kids out
of the house, but won't cost you a
dime. Here are some ideas to make this
Spring Break one to remember.
Visit A Local Animal Farm
Baby chicks, lambs and piglets all make
adorable additions to most animal farms
in the springtime. Take your creatureloving child to your local farm to learn
all about the wonders of new life. Many
farms also offer petting zoos and fun
activities, so plan on spending more
than a few hours immersed in country
living
Take a Hike
Head over to a state park or local hiking
trails and spend the afternoon exploring
nature. Whether you climb a mountain
or just meander through the woods,
your kids will love the fresh air and
exercise. As an extra activity, go on a
scavenger hunt for leaves, rocks, and
other objects found in the wilderness and
use them to create nature crafts when
you get home.
pending clear skies, but just remember
to call ahead to see if they have an agelimit.
Free Concerts
Ride the Bike Path
Keep your eyes open for free concert
series offered by your town — many
towns have them. A blanket, some
snacks, and jamming to a local band can
be a great way to spend a warm spring
evening.
Get Lost in a Museum
Most cities offer free admission days to
any number of museums throughout the
year, and many offer spring activities and
workshops especially for children. Check
your paper for an activity that might
interest your family, like an afternoon of
science experiments or free interactive
seminar, and spend the day soaking up
the culture at a local museum.
Learn Your Genealogy
Get some
exercise and
head out for a
family bike
ride on your
local bike
path. Most go
for miles, so
you can ride
for as long or
as far as your legs can carry you and
enjoy your family.
Visit Monuments
Is your older kid a history buff? Almost
every city and town has a monument
commemorating a historical event. Now
that the weather is nicer, take a walk
and see what you can learn about your
hometown. While you're at it, check out
your town's historical society. Historical
manuscripts and artifacts are often made
available to the public for free, and some
societies also hold informational
seminars or tours.
Are the new spring leaves on the trees
making you curious about your own
family tree? Your local genealogical
society can be a goldmine of information,
and they'll be happy to help you with
your search free of charge. If you prefer
to use the Internet, websites like
familysearch.org and
myheritage.com also offer
Help with a Community
free searches.
Star Gaze at an
Observatory
Treat your little
astronomer to a night of
star-gazing the spring sky.
Many observatories offer
free use of their highpowered telescopes,
Garden
Freshly grown produce will get even
the pickiest eater to eat his veggies.
A community garden is a great way
to show your child how fruits and
vegetables are grown, and working
together to maintain a garden
teaches responsibility. The fresh vegetables you reap
will make a delicious (and cheap!) reward.
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