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July 2017 Published for 38 years
Twelve Oaks acorn Reporter/Editor: Rosemarie Middleton
Editor/Publisher: IKare Publishing 991-7843
Fight the Bite
It’s that time of the year
again, what we affectionately
call “Mosquito Season”. The
rainy season is finally here and there may
be a lot of standing water in some areas.
Twelve Oaks residents are encouraged to
follow these simple rules to help control the
breeding of mosquitoes in their own
backyards:
Keep all containers that can hold water
in your yards empty. Mosquitoes love
to lay their eggs in stagnant water!
Dump and refill all pets’ water bowls
and bird baths every two to three days -
that way the water doesn’t become
stagnant and evolve into a “breeding
site”.
If you have bromeliads or other
trumpet-type, water-holding plants,
sprinkle some Sevin Dust on them to
keep them from becoming a ”breeding
site”. It won’t harm the plants and is
readily available.
Try to stay indoors at dawn and dusk.
If you must go outside during these
times, wear long sleeved shirts and
pants, and spray yourself with a
mosquito repellant, preferably one that
contains DEET. The label will list the
chemicals.
Educate your neighbors and friends on
how they can help control mosquitoes,
so you are not eliminating a breeding
site on your property, only to have
them come over to visit from next
door.
To report mosquito problems in your area
or to request service, contact Mosquito
Control at 635-5400. Their staff will
investigate the areas where complaints
originate. Staff will either treat the isolated
area where they find larvae or send night
drivers, with the spray trucks, out to the
community to handle it.
News In Brief
Traditions of parades, cookouts, and
FIREWORKS are all part of our
celebration of the Fourth of July.
Firecrackers and rockets are illegal for
private use in the State of Florida. The
only thing legal are approved sparklers,
according to Florida State Statute #791.
For safety reasons it is best to LEAVE
F I R E W O R K S T O T H E
PROFESSIONALS! You can celebrate
Fourth of July by flying the American
flag, have a cookout, attend a ball game,
and then enjoy fireworks by attending one
of the many professional fireworks
displays in the Tampa Bay Area. They
are beautiful, free, and most of all, safe
for you and your family. We do not want
to hear of one of our residents being
injured or of any resident’s property being
damaged. If you insist on discharging
your own fireworks, please show respect
for your neighbors who may be elderly or
sick, or who have babies who need to
sleep, and pets that can become
traumatized by exploding fireworks. To
report fireworks being discharged, call the
Sheriff’s Non-Emergency number @ 247-
8200 and provide them with the street
address.
TOCA Meeting - August 22nd – A panel
made up of representatives from
homeowner’s insurance, home inspections,
and mortgage lenders will be presenters at
the August TOCA meeting. Each of them
has worked and completed several
transactions on Twelve Oaks properties,
both on the listing and buying sides. They
are all experts in their field and will make
for excellent
c o m m u n i t y
resources for our
residents. Plan
now to attend this
i n f o r m a t i v e
meeting.
2 0 1 7 H i l l s b o r o u g h C o u n t y
Neighborhoods Conference Saturday,
July 15th Each year Hillsborough County's
Neighborhoods Conference brings together
residents, county officials and the business
community for FREE educational
workshops, exhibits and more. The
Conference will be held at the Sheraton
Tampa East, 10221 Princess Palm Ave. in
Tampa from 7:30 am – 2:30 pm. The
conference will feature a variety of
workshops designed to help improve
neighborhood safety, community aesthetics,
develop effective communications with
neighbors, help in understanding public and
private resources that are available, and
learn how to work with governments to
improve the quality of life. Exhibit booths
hosted by county departments and event
sponsors will be set up for participants to
visit. Registration is FREE and includes
attendance at three workshops, access to
exhibit booths, breakfast, an awards
ceremony, and luncheon. Twelve Oaks
residents are invited and encouraged to
participate in the Conference. Register on
line at www.hillsboroughcounty.org/
conference and click on the tab for
Neighborhoods Conference or for
additional information call 813-272-5860.
Hillsborough County Parks and
Recreation ECO Adventure Camp is
being held this summer at Upper Tampa
Bay Park. The 2-week session day camp is
being offered to Rangers (ages 12 – 15)
July 3 – 14 and Explorers (ages 9 – 11) July
17 – 28. Kids will enjoy exploring,
investigating, and engaging the outdoor
activities designed to foster bonding,
creativity, and leadership. On any given
day participants may explore a mangrove
beach, fish, hike a pine scrub forest, play in
a field, study nature, or create art. To
register go to HCFLGov.net/Parks - click
on Parks and Rec Online Account, and then
select “specialty camps”.
Continued on page 4
TOSD Meeting Wednesday, July 12
th 7:00 pm
Town ’N Country Library 2
nd Floor Conference Room
TOCA Business Meeting Tuesday, July 25
th – 7:00 pm
Jackson Springs Rec Center
For County Services Who Do You Call? Contact
Hillsborough County at 272-5900, a one-stop county service
and information center! The center provides comprehensive
information and referral to all government, health, and social
services in the community. It coordinates government
service requests and handles complaints quickly and
courteously. This office works with all county departments
to ensure you receive accurate and timely responses.
Hillsborough County Information – 272-5900
TOCA Officers and Directors Officers Rosemarie Middleton – President 885-5753 [email protected] Jeff Berg – Vice President (727) 534-1679 [email protected] Janet Owen – Secretary 886-6286 [email protected] Chantale Pierre-Louis – Treasurer 886-1933 [email protected]
Directors Marsha Craig 886-7323 [email protected] Martha Holmes 885-4879 [email protected] Justin Keeney 447-9380 [email protected] Rose Moyer 886-0045 [email protected] Susan Pritchard 767-4965 [email protected] Mercita Ramos 810-5284 [email protected] Sarah Richards 453-0007 [email protected] Susan Stringfellow 280-2496 [email protected]
Twelve Oaks Special District Board of Trustees [email protected]
Neighborhood Watch General Coordinator: Position Open Email Coordinator: Doreen Clauer
[email protected] Patrol Coordinator: Ann Carletti
Community Resource Deputy: Deputy Chris Cullinan
(813)247-0330) [email protected]
Sheriff Emergency Number: 911 Sheriff (Non-Emergency Dispatcher)
247-8200
Meetings and Business Hours
7:00 – 9:00 pm 2
nd Wed. of every month
Town ‘N Country Library 2
nd Floor Conference Room
Twelve Oaks Official Community Website
www.TwelveOaksOnline.com
Twelve Oaks Special District
P.O. Box 260352 Tampa, FL 33685-0352
Officers Stephanie Rose, President………... 765-2253 Rob Edwards, Vice -President…….. 884-4321 Julie Hirst, Secretary……………….. 888-9814 Deborah Presnell, Treasurer………. 290-8009 Trustees Marsha Craig………………………... 886-7323 Justin Keeney……………………….. 447-9380 Rosemarie Middleton……..………... 885-5753 Sarah Richards……………………… 453-0007 Yves Villard………………………….. 249-0173
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The Twelve Oaks Ladies Social Group will meet for lunch
at Red Lobster Restaurant located at 11601 N. Dale Mabry on Monday, July 31st, 11:30 am. Please join us! Invite a neighbor, friend, or relative. Interested? Contact: Marsha @ 886-7323 or Rosemarie @ 885-5753).
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News In Brief Continued...
“The Show Must Go On…..No Matter
What” variety show will be presented at by
the Jackson Springs Senior Stars August
18th at 7:00 pm and August 19th at 2:00 pm.
You won’t want to miss this reprise of
Showtime Performances from 1987-2017
by The Happy Hoofers, Kats’ 9, The
Fountainview Hams, and more. The show
will be held at Fountainview Estates, 8800
Sheldon Rd, Tampa FL 33635. Tickets go
on sale July1st, $5 per person in advance,
$8 at the door. Purchase tickets from
Senior Stars at the Jackson Springs
Community Recreation Center or call Edith
Traina at (813) 884-4515.
The Town 'N Country Senior Center located at 7606 Paula Drive provides
stimulating activities including health,
wel lness, educat ional programs,
opportunities for socialization, and
nutritious meals in an environment for
active, independent adults 50 years of age
and older. Seniors can learn about
Medicare, how to manage prescriptions,
and the importance of having blood
pressure checks. All are part of the center's
mission to focus on active adults and
healthy living. The Center is open Monday
through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00
pm. (NOTE: The Center will be closed
Tuesday, July 4th.) In addition to a Weekly
Activity Schedule the Center offers many
Special Events. Events planned for July
include a Fourth of July Celebration,
Wellness and Nutrition Education
presentations, Book of the Month Club,
Armchair Travel, a July Birthday
Celebration, and much more. For
information or a complete calendar of
activities and events for July call the Town
‘N Country Senior Center (813) 873-6336.
Visit the Town ‘N Country Library:
Exciting activities and programs are being
offered at our local library all summer.
Activities in July include book
discussions, computer classes in English
and Spanish, stories, games, and activities
for toddlers and youth ages 5 to 12, and
programs for teens and adults. (NOTE:
The library will be closed Tuesday July
4th.)
July programs for adults include: ►Sahaja
meditation, a simple, time-honored
meditation technique that reduces stress and
increases wellness will be offered every
Saturday at 10:30. ►July 8 at 2:00
discover the best places in Florida to collect
shells and how to clean and preserve them
with instructor Tanja Diederich.
Participants can also bring their own shells
for identification. ► July 13 at 3:00 learn
how to turn used books into beautiful
flowers and how to cut and fold several
flower designs. Leave the class with a
bouquet of book flowers. Supplies will be
provided or bring your own used books for
a personalized touch. Limited to 15
participants. Registration required. ►July
17 from 10:00 to 3:00 Florida Licensing On
Wheels will bring the following motorist
services directly to the customer: first time
licenses, convert out of state license,
renewals, replacements for lost or stolen
license, address/name changes, ID cards,
reinstatements, emergency contact
information registrat ion, vehicle
registration renewals, disabled parking
placard issuance and renewals. Visit
t h e G a t h e r G o G e t w e b s i t e
(gathergoget.com) for a complete listing of
documents needed and fees. This program
is in partnership with Florida Highway
Safety and Motor Vehicles. ►Cosmic
String Art will be offered July 24 at 6:30.
Participants can create a beautiful piece of
DIY art for the wall using a wooden board,
a hammer, nails, and colorful twine.
Limited to 20 participants. Registration
required.
Programs for youth include: ► July 7 at
1:30 kids in grades K-5 will enjoy watching
The 3 Little Circus Pigs, a live action
performance by the Atlantic Coast Theatre.
In this comic retelling of the traditional
story, the Big Bad Wolf just might turn out
to be the hero! ►“Build a Better World
One Smile at a Time” will be offered July
11 at 1:30. See Bucky & Gigi’s fast-paced
antics of juggling, mime, plate spinning,
dance, and mag. ►July 13 at 7:00 teens
will enjoy Inventing With Little Bits.
Teens will be able to invent and explore
with LittleBits, electronic building blocks
that will let them create machines, music,
and S.T.E.A.M.-powered fun! Limited to
20 participants. ►July 18 at 1:30 kids in
grades K – 5 can see Julie Austin play the
guitar, auto harp, ukulele and jaw harp as
the audience sings, dances, and enjoys
musical storytelling.
► A Comedy Magic Show will take place
July 21 at 1:30. Magician Cesar Domico's
combination of magic and humor will grab
the attention of kids in grades K – 5 in this
creative and dynamic live show. ►July 25
at 1:30 children in grades K-5 will enjoy
listening to Stories That Make The World
Go Around. Tamara Green’s Florida-
centric storytelling emphasizes building
community, making friends and respecting
others.
For information on these and the many
other library special programs and activities
offered visit the Town ‘N Country Library
website, click on Schedule of Events or call
(813) 273-3652
It’s Hurricane Season
– Are you ready? The
most important thing
that you can do is to be
informed and prepared!
Disaster prevention
includes both being
prepared as well as being safe. ►Prepare
a hurricane survival kit that includes food,
water, medicine, and batteries for you,
your family, and your pets. ►Secure
important documents including insurance
papers in waterproof bags or containers
►Pre-register special needs or elderly
residents that may need assistance at a
Special Needs Shelter. ►Keep up with
weather developments and official
instructions as storms form so you have
plenty of time to secure your home, boat,
pets, and family. For hurricane
information contact Hillsborough County
Emergency Management at 236-3800 or
http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/
residents/public -safety/emergency-
management/stay-safe.
Homeowners – Beware of cut-rate prices
for tree trims! If you hire a tree trimmer
who offers you a great deal, beware:
Improper work can kill your tree.
Uninsured workers can become a
nightmare. Protect yourself by insisting
on a written estimate of the work. It
should include all details of the work to
be performed, including debris disposal,
cleaning the work area, and removal of all
cut limbs. Never pay for the entire job
upfront and final payment shouldn't be
made until the job is completed to your
satisfaction.
Sheriff’s Office needs crossing guards. School starts August 10th and the
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is
looking to fill numerous crossing guard
positions throughout Hillsborough
County. Crossing Guards are responsible
for the safety of children crossing busy
streets and intersections to and from
school. It is necessary to maintain a
pleasant, courteous, and helpful attitude
toward the school children and the
general public at all times. Guards work
two shifts per day: 7:10 to 8:25 am and 2
to 2:45 pm (some school hours vary). No
weekends or holidays. For information:
Google Hillsborough County Sheriff’s
Office - Crossing Guards. Applications
available on-line.
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Thank you and
Congratulations To The
Winners!
A special thank to the businesses that
contributed these wonderful door prizes for
the May 23rd TOCA meeting. Donors,
prizes, and resident winners were:
Publix, Twelve Oaks Plaza, for their
donation of the large tray of cubanitos
served to attendees
Hillsborough County Emergency
Management 2 weather alert radios to Yves Villard and
Judy Sonazzaro
WalMart
Sunbeam Mixer to Doreen Clauer
Vigo – Alessi Importing 2 gift baskets to Teresa Julian and Chantale
Pierre Louis
Village Inn (Hillsborough Ave.)
3 pie gift cards to Norman Holmes
Kuchi Sushi & Hibachi (Anderson Rd.)
$20 gift card to Jacqueline Vasconcellos
Carrabba’s – Sheldon Rd.
3 gift cards (value $25) to Brett Hart
Mission BBQ – Water’s Ave.
2 free sandwich coupons to Mercita Ramos
Bed Bath & Beyond
Stone Wave Cooker to Paul Vogel
Anonymous Donor
Insulated Thermos to Judy Denger
The generosity of these businesses and
individuals certainly demonstrates their
dedication to the community of Twelve
Oaks. Thank them by supporting them.
Water Restrictions in Effect
Until August 1st
It’s easy to remember your watering day.
Just follow the guide below:
Monday — addresses ending in 0 or 1
Tuesday — addresses ending in 2 or 3
Wednesday — addresses ending in 4 or 5
Thursday — addresses ending in 6 or 7
Friday — addresses ending in 8 or 9,
locations with no addresses (common areas,
entry areas).
Remember: Water before 8 A.M., or after 6
P.M. ($500 fines enforced if you are caught
violating restrictions.)
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make sure you have both Email addresses in
your email address book so that your
computer will not mistake the Updates as
spam. As always if you do not want to
receive the Updates please send me a note
and I’ll be happy to remove you from the list.
I appreciate your assistance and patience as I
continue to make the transition of nearly 800
residents to Gmail. The fastest way to make
sure you get the Update is to send your name,
address, and phone number to
[email protected]. Doreen Clauer,
Nwatch Email Coordinator
Welcome / Sunshine
Thomas Poole & Kerry Harrison
6408 Brook Hollow
Leandro & Janaina Brandao
6907 Fairbrook.
Justo Torres & family
8012 Greenshire
Ray & Winnie Lara
6911 Williams
Jose & Maria Palaez
6728 Twelve Oaks
Juan Moreno & Arelis Valdez
7311 Woodhall
Javier Gonzalez & Rosa Herrera
6913 Barry Rd.
Congratulations And Welcome To Twelve
Oaks! The Twelve Oaks Civic Association
would like to take this opportunity to welcome
you to the best community in the Town ‘N
Country area. You probably already know that
this is a convenient neighborhood making it an
ideal place to live. There are many
opportunities for meeting neighbors and making
friends in your new community. Begin by
joining our civic association. Attend meetings,
ask questions, become a volunteer. YOU can
make a difference. Remember, Twelve Oaks is
YOUR community. Take the time to read The
Acorn, our monthly community newsletter, visit
o u r c o m m u n i t y w e b s i t e –
www.TwelveOaksOnline.com, and sign up to
receive Neighborhood Watch email notices at
[email protected]. You can even join
our closed group on Facebook by going to
Twelve Oaks Tampa. Members can use this
group to exchange information, learn more
about the community, and interact with
neighbors and local businesses. These are the
best ways to stay informed about what is
happening in and around our neighborhood.
Questions? Concerns? Please call any TOCA
Board member. You will find our phone
numbers and email addresses on page 2 of this
newsletter.
Sunshine As we take a break from our busy
schedules to celebrate America’s birthday with
family picnics, barbecues, games, music, and
fireworks, let us pause and remember the special
meaning behind Independence Day. It’s a time
for us to think about the freedoms we enjoy
every day….. the freedoms we sometimes take
for granted. Take a few minutes while enjoying
your Fourth of July holiday and silently thank
the patriots who fought for our freedom many
years ago and those patriots serving in our
armed forces today. Freedom is never free and
we should never take our liberty for granted. Be
proud of your country and proud to be an
American.
We wish you and your loved ones a safe and
happy Fourth of July. Happy Birthday America!
Residents are encouraged proudly fly our
American flag on this special holiday.
July Dates To Remember:
July 4 – Independence Day
July 13 – TOSD meeting
July 26 – TOCA Business Meeting
July 31 – Ladies Luncheon at Red Lobster
TOCA Membership
Have you forgotten to renew your 2017 TOCA Membership? It’s never too late to join or
renew. Each new member makes us that much stronger, both in numbers, and in the
resources available to our organization. If you have not joined or renewed your membership
for 2017 and would like to pay using PayPal, simply go to wwwtwelveoaksonline.com, click
on Organizations – TOCA and follow the prompts. If you prefer, complete the application
that is on the website and mail it along with your check made out to TOCA @ P.O. Box
261012 Tampa, FL. 33685
Thank you to the residents whose dues were received between May 11ththrough June 8th
Joaquin Cadavid & Maria Echeverry – Brookhaven
Richard McCuen & Borbala Ignat – Brookview
Rob & Teresa Julian – Clearaview
Ken & Kathy Whalen – Fairbrook
John & Shana Lush – Rustic
Walter & Elizabeth Foster – Spring Ct.
Neil & Gloria Ramlal – Twelve Oaks
Miguel Ramos & Midailys Rodriguez – Twelve Oaks
Jehovani Serrano – Vassar
Twelve Oaks Civic Association Post Office Box 261012 Tampa, Florida 33685-1012
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2017-18 Budget Vote Wednesday, July 12th 7:00 pm
Town ’N Country Library
2nd Floor Conference Room
Homeowners are urged to attend.
Proposed assessment per home to remain $120.00
NOTE: The proposed budget was published in the May
and June Acorn.
Review the budget at www.TwelveOaksOnline.com
