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

Home of the Month

Congratulations to Jenny Ness at 370 Tampico Dr. on being nominated for July’s “Home of the Month”. Jenny takes pride in her yard and puts a lot of work into planting flowers to give it that extra special touch.

Meet Your New NeighborsBy Cindy Shaw

Patricia JoNes, who likes to be called Patsy, originally moved from Branford, CT in 1994 to Bradenton, FL, but will now be living full-time at 6 Flores Dr. Patsy’s son, Lou, is a Bradenton City firefighter who lives in Palmetto Point. When Patsy decided to retire, she wanted to move closer to him. Loving the water, she drove around the area and discovered Tropic Isles. She also has a son, Tim, who lives in CT and a daughter, Tracey, who resides in MA. She has 6 grandchildren—Ali (15) and Julia (21) live in Florida; Francesca (10) and Leonardo (8) live in CT; and Tyler (24) and Samantha (21) live in MA. She has 2 great-grand-daughters from Julia-- Lilly (1 ½) and Laia (8 mos.). Patsy retired from working as an Executive Administrative Assistant for the Barnes Walker law firm in Bradenton. She en-joys spending time at the pool and doing water aerobics. She is a social being and enjoys riding her tricycle around the park. Peanut Butter, or PB as he is affectionately called, is her 2-year old tortoise shell cat who is very friendly, (but he hates to sit on your lap). Please give a warm, Tropic Isles welcome to Patsy and PB.

I’d like to introduce you to our new neighbors, DoN and FerNice Passero, at 115 Capri Dr. They are originally from Queens, NY, but have lived the past 30 years in Rockland County. They will make their full-time home in Tropic Isles. Don and Fernice have two daughters, Denise (57) and Dawn (53) and two granddaughters, Carmine (22) and Ginamarie (17). Fernice is a hairdresser and Don worked as an auto mechanic for 3 years before becoming a hairdresser too. After living on Florida’s Palm Coast for 23 years to be near family, they decided it was time to try out the West Coast after those family members left. They have additional family in Bradenton, so it was a natural decision to move here. They checked on the Jacobson Homes website and were directed to Tropic Isles where they decided to build a new home. Don loves to fish and Fernice is quite handy at needlepoint and crochet. Please welcome Don and Fernice to our lovely tropical paradise!

4th of July lunch

July 17th

Details inside!

Thought for the dayPeople are united by questions. It is the answers that divide them.

Tropic Isles - July 2019

Here’s What’s Happening in tropic isles!

On May 26, residents gathered for our first annual “planting

of the flags” at the Yacht Club followed by a potluck dinner.

The Roseate Spoonbills gather in greater num-bers at “Bird Island” and can be seen here gathering during the day at the pond.

(submitted by Tina Woulf)

The June Potluck was well-attended and great food was shared by all. A movie was shown after the dinner.

The afternoon showers have begun and the sunsets after the storm are excep-tionally beautiful. This one was taken by Tina Woulf from the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

A new door was installed in the

Yacht Club sep-arating the Main

Room from the second entrance to allow for more

privacy during meetings, etc.

New blue recycle cans were placed in the Yacht Club and Auditorium to en-courage the recycling of plastic.

A privacy screen and sign were purchased to provide a quiet area for yoga and other events.

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

The Office is open during the summer from 9-12 AM and 1-3 PM. They are closed for lunch from 12-1. Other than office hours, your call will be forwarded to a live answering service. You may call the regular office phone number at any hour of the day or night for urgent matters. For emergencies, dial 911.

Paul Smith, Co-Op Manager Barbara Welch, Office CoordinatorColette Martin, Resident Services

Chris Vincent, Maintenance ManagerSteve Willett, Maintenance AssistantShawn Norris, Maintenance Assistant

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

Tropic Isles Co‑opBOard OF dIrecTOrs 2019/2020

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Milly SumlerVice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Don StottsSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark KruegerTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff WallaceDirector 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wayne GeoffrionDirector 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob ShawDirector 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hank Vitan

TIHOATropic Isles Homeowners Association

2019/2020President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry FoleyVice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linda DiesingSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Karen MoritzTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy ReedDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck McGowanDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim NittiDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Wadsworth

TIPOA (Property Owners)2019/2020 Board

President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rene BelangerVice Pres.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne RandleTreasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rita CollinsRecording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie AdinollfeCorresponding Secretary/City Liaison . . . . . . . Vicki MassaroDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay Lynn DuncanDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brooke KeckDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob Williams

Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June Wyss

Tropic Isles BreezesPublished monthly and delivered to all residents

Editor: Cindy Shaw Contributing Writer: Sharon Schumann

Send photos and articles to [email protected] the 10th of each month for the following month.

The inclusion of advertising contained in this newsletter supports the publication costs, but does not constitute an endorsement by the Tropic Isles Co-Op, nor does the

content of articles submitted by individual residents and those representing clubs and activities.

Board of Directors email addresses(Clip and save)

Milly Sumler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Stotts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Krueger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Wallace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Vitan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Shaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Geoffrion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

summer office HoursThe Office is open during the summer from

9-12 AM and 1-3 PM.They are closed for lunch from 12-1.

Happy 4tH of July!


Laughter is the Best Medicine! A married couple in their early 60s was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in a quiet, romantic little restaurant. Suddenly, a tiny, yet beautiful fairy appeared on their table. She said, “For being such an exemplary married couple and for being loving to each other for all this time, I will grant you each a wish.” The wife answered, “Oh, I want to travel around the world with my darling husband.” The fairy waved her magic wand and –poof! Two tickets for the Queen Mary II appeared in her hands. The husband thought for a moment. “Well, this is all very roman-tic, but an opportunity like this will never come again. “I’m sorry my love, but my wish is to have a wife 30 years younger than me.” The wife and the fairy were deeply disappointed, but a wish is a wish, so the fairy waved her magic wand and poof! The husband became 92 years old. The moral of the story: Men should remember that fairies are female. Be careful what you wish for.

I’ve finally reached the Wonder Years!I wonder where I parked my car.I wonder where I left my phone.I wonder where my glasses are.

I wonder what day it is.

An old country preacher had a teenage son, and it was getting time the boy should give some thought to choos-ing a profession. Like many young men his age, the boy didn’t really know what he wanted to do, and he didn’t

seem too concerned about it. One day, while the boy was away at school, his father decided to try an experiment. He went into the boy’s room and placed on his study table four objects:

1. A Bible 2. A silver dollar3. A bottle of whiskey4. A Playboy magazine

“I’ll just hide behind the door,” the old preacher said to himself. “When he comes home from school today, I’ll see which object he picks up. “If it’s the Bible, he’s going to be a preacher like me, and what a blessing that would be. “If he picks up the dollar, he’s going to be a businessman, and that would be okay, too. “But if he picks up the bottle, he’s going to be a no-good drunk-en bum, and Lord, what a shame that would be. “And worst of all, if he picks up the magazine, he’ll be a wom-anizer all his life!” The old man waited anxiously, and soon heard his son’s foot-steps as he entered the house whistling and heading for his room. The boy tossed his books on the bed, and as he turned to leave the room, he spotted the objects on the table. With curiosity in his eye, he walked over to inspect them. Finally, he picked up the Bible and placed it under his arm. He picked up the silver dollar and dropped into his pocket. He uncorked the bottle and took a big drink, while he admired the magazine’s centerfold. “Lord have mercy,” the old preacher disgustedly whispered. “He’s gonna run for Congress.”

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July 4th Party

Come and share in the great American tradition! The annual Tropic Isles’ July 4th celebration lunch is Thursday, July 4th at 11:30 AM in the Yacht Club. We will be serving sloppy joe sand-wiches, chips, potato salad, and dessert. (Plates, napkins and utensils are included). Cost is $6.00 at the door. Please bring your own beverage and money for 50/50. We’ll also have a trivia game, door prizes, music, and friendship! Any questions, call Pat Brazil at 612-669-9462.

out and about…around town

Palmetto 4th of July celebration Palmetto’s Fourth of July festivities will be headlined by Mark Farner, former front man for Grand Funk Railroad, now of American Band. Rare Earth will be the opening act. Festivities are free and start at 3 PM, with music beginning at 5 PM. Fireworks will begin after the concerts. Come on down for some 4th of July fun!

idea to Ponder….“Happiness is when…

What you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”

---Mahatma Gandhi

summer travels With summer already here, I would

like to encourage everyone to send in a picture of your travels or fun activities

this summer. Email your pictures to [email protected] and they will be included in the next issue of the

Breezes. Thanks to all those people who have sent in their pictures already

this summer. Have fun!

Live and Learn and Pass it on(People ages 5-95 share what they’ve discovered about life, love,

and other good stuff.)• I’velearnedthatthegreatestriskisinthinkingtoosmall.—age61• I’velearnedthatyoushouldfillyourlifewithexperiences,not

excuses. – age 51• I’velearnedthatjoyistheabilitytobehappyinsmallways.–age72• I’velearnedthatyoushouldwadeinacreekeverychanceyou

get. – age 40• I’velearnedthatagoodfeelinggetsevenbetterwhenit’sshared.

– age 14• I’velearnedthatyoucanhaveafancyeducationandstillnotbe

very wise. – age 69• I’velearnedthatyoucan’tpaysomebodytopracticeforyou.–

age 52• I’velearnedthatworryisoftenasubstituteforaction.–age50• I’velearnedthatitisimpossibletoaccomplishanythingworth-

while without the help of people. – age 82• I’velearnedthatifyoulikeyourselfandwhoyouare,thenyou’ll

probably like almost everyone you meet regardless of who they are. – age 31

Get creative! Take a birdbath. Fill it with sand and shells. Attach a piece of glass or plexiglass on the top to make a beautiful table.


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Ingredients:1 ½ lbs. yellow new potatoes (about 25)2 T olive oil2 T white wine vinegar1 T prepared horseradish2 scallions, finely chopped1 T tarragon, chopped2 small radishes, thinly sliced¼ cup leaf parsley, chopped

Directions:1. Place potatoes in a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover. 2. Bring to a boil.3. Add 1 tsp. salt, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 12-15

minutes.4. Drain and run under cold water to cool.5. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and horseradish.6. Stir in chopped scallions and tarragon.7. Halve potatoes (or cut them in quarters, if large).9. Toss with the vinaigrette, then add the radishes and toss.9. Fold parsley into potato salad. Serve.

Bingo News

Thanks for a great season with fantastic attendance. Have a wonderful summer and we will see you all on Tuesday, October 1st.

Joy, Elaine, Chet, Ollie, and Diane

tropic isles’ Book club We will continue to meet on the second Tuesday of the month in the Yacht Club at 1 PM. Members who are part-time residents can call/send in comments when they are away that will be shared with all.

Irene CaseyTI Book Club 2019 Book Selections

July: The Saturday Evening Girls Club by Jane Healeyaugust: The Key by Kathryn Hughesseptember: The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapenaoctober: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather MorrisNovember: Murder at the Book Club by Betsy ReavleyDecember: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein and/

or The Ragged Edge of Night by Olivia HawkerJanuary 2020: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

What’s New in the Neighborhood?

suMMeR potLucKs Over the summer months of June, July, August, and Septem-ber, we are holding summer potlucks in the Yacht Club on the second Wednesday of each month. Everyone is invited. Contact Jan Krueger at 262-617-0710 for more information.

Mark these dates on your calendar:July 17 (due to the 4th of July holiday)

august 14september 11

tropical red Hatters The Tropical Red Hatters will meet Wednesday, July 3 at 4:00 PM in the Yacht Club “pretty room”. After the business meeting and planning for up-

coming events, members will go out to eat at a local establishment to be determined. Members should bring ideas of places you would like to explore or activities we could participate in. We plan to support the monthly potlucks and the annual Newcomers event in January.

Ann M. Miller, Scribe


summer saturday coffee Tropic Isles’ “Coffee Hour” continues as a weekly event held on Saturday mornings over the summer. All resi-dents, whether you are a newcomer or long-timer, are encouraged to come join us at 8:30 AM in the Auditorium. All for the price of $1, you can enjoy coffee/tea, sweet rolls, donuts, and some good old-fashioned table talk. Attendees need to bring a coffee cup, small plate, and $ for a 50/50 ticket.

Your Summer Coffee Committee

“coffee talk” This feature will be run throughout the year, sharing the names of those residents who have

received “We Care” cards from their friends and neighbors here in Tropic Isles.

Get WeLL/thiNKiNG of You cARDs WeRe seNt to Vivian allred of Bahia Dr. (health issues) and Noureen Furbeck of 28th Ave. W. (health issues).

sYMpAthY cARDs WeRe seNt to ruby Flickinger of Flores Dr. on the passing of her son; to Wilson Johnston of Flores on the passing of his wife, Barbara; and to carl and sharon olmstead of 12th St. on the passing of their granddaughter. If you know of someone who needs a “Get Well” card or a family who has lost a loved one in need of a “Sympathy Card”, please contact Anne Nitti at 508-873-6205.

~~special thanks~~• AspecialthankstoPatBrazilfororganizingthe“Plantingofthe

Flags” for Memorial Day. It was well-attended, and a wonderful potluck followed in the Yacht Club.

• IwouldliketothankalltheblockcaptainswhodelivertheBreez-es without fail, especially in the heat of the summer. Thanks for all your help!

• ThankstoallthosewhohelpedtomowthelawnintheBoatyard.It looks great!

---Cindy Shaw

A special thank you to whomever trimmed my palm tree. I appreciate it VERY much.

---Jenny Ness

summer shuffling All interested residents are invited to join us in some friendly summer shuffling. We will meet on Tuesdays at 7 PM at the shuffle courts to avoid the

heat of the day. Everyone is welcome! Equipment is available. Call Jim Muckley if you have any questions at 941-981-5858. Hope to see you on the courts!


Palmetto Police Local Number – 941-721-2000, eXteNsioN 4

Many Tropic Isles’ snowbirds have headed north and as our population decreases the incidents of pool trespassers, theft, and vandalism may increase. Please remember our local Palmetto Police are very prompt in their response time if we call them, but they can be delayed if you dial 911 on your cell phone, especially if your cell phone is out of state. Please add the local police number, 941-721-2000, ext. 4 into your cell phone and do not hesitate to call and report suspicious activity.

Business trespass Program Over the summer and at other times throughout the year, we have problems in the pool area with non-residents. The police have been called. The issue of non-residents on the property has been an on-going problem. The Palmetto Police Department has developed a program to help us at Tropic Isles. On June 19, 2018 we enrolled in this program, the Business Trespass Program. You may have noticed the signs that went up at the entrances on 28th Ave. and Aloha Dr., the pool, Office, and peninsula. These signs are part of the program. The program works this way. if you see a non-resident who you believe is trespassing, call the police. Do Not coNFroNt tHeM. The police will come out to Tropic Isles and determine if they are in the “Trespass database”. If they are, they will be immediately arrested. If not, they will be given a warning and placed in the Trespass database. If they are caught on the property another time, they will be arrested. Our participation in this program prevents the need to file a complaint each time a trespass occurs. It also raises the awareness level of non-residents of the seriousness of their actions. A non-resident is a person who has not been invited to be on the property by a resident of Tropic Isles. The police are well-trained and can spot a person lying to them. Again, please do not confront these people. You never know who is violent. Call the police!

after-Hours emergencies If you see something that requires immediate attention (i.e. broken water pipe, red light on the lift station flashing, sewer, or electrical issues, trespassers, etc.), but it is after the hours that the Tropic Isles’ Office is open, please call 941-721-8888. This is the tropic isles’ answering service for after-hours emergencies. You will be connected to an actual person who will place a call to the Manager or Maintenance Staff person on-call to handle the situation. Please leave your name, so you can be contacted if they have any questions.

codereD The City of Palmetto has contracted with OnSolve to license its CodeRED high-speed notification solution. The CodeRED system provides City officials the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas or the entire city. This system is only as good as the telephone number database supporting them. One of the reasons the CodeRED system was selected is it gives individuals and businesses the ability to add their own phone numbers directly into the system’s database. This is an extremely important feature. No one should automatically assume his or her phone number is included and we urge all individuals and businesses to log onto the city website, www.palmettofl.org and look for the link to the “CodeRED Community Notification Enrollment” page. Those with-out Internet access may call City Hall at 941-723-4570, Monday through Friday, (8AM-5PM) to supply their information over the phone. Required information includes first and last name, street address (physical address, no P.O. boxes), city, state, zip code, and primary phone number, Additional phone numbers can be entered as well. All businesses should register, as well as all individuals who have unlisted phone numbers, who have changed their phone number or address within the past year, and those who use a cellular phone or VoIP phone as their primary number. CodeRED allows geographically based delivery, which means street addresses are required to ensure emergency notification calls are received by the proper individuals in a given situation. The system works for cell phones too, but we need to have an associated street address to provide relevant messages. CodeRED gives those who want to be included an easy and secure method for in-putting information. The data collected will only be used for emergency notification purposes. At time of enrollment, you can also determine if you want to be notified of other non-emergency events in the City. Please direct questions to City Hall at 941-723-4570.

Jim Freeman, Palmetto City Clerk

safety tip of the Month if You see soMethiNG, sAY soMethiNG!

Please be alert to your surroundings and any strangers in the park. if there are people in the pool or in the park who do not belong, please contact the office or call the police. You do not

need to confront the person, just place the call. there is a phone on the outside wall of the Yacht club on the pool deck that can be used for emergencies or to call the police for any trespassers. call the Palmetto Police Department with any non-emergency information at 941-721-2000, ext. 4, or 911 with an eMerGeNcY! if in doubt, caLL. We aLL need to do our part to keep tropic isles a safe place to live!

New Block captains I would like to welcome three new block captains to our team. Vivian Allred will be delivering the Breezes on Bahia Dr. and Basin St., Bridget Krasowski will be delivering on Bimini Dr., and Dori Bloye will be covering Jamaica and Nassau Drives. All three ladies are full-time residents. Thank you for vol-unteering!

submissions to the Breezes Newsletter

Submissions to the Breezes should be sent to Cindy Shaw at [email protected]. The deadline is the 10th of each month for the following month. If you are unable to make a submission using e-mail, please bring a paper copy to me at 275 Nassau Dr. or call 941-722-4037. Residents, please be patient with your Block Captain when waiting for delivery of your newsletter. They will deliver the Breezes to you as soon as they can, once they have been notified by me. Be sure to thank your Block Captain for the volunteer work that they do, especially in the heat of the summer.

Cindy Shaw, Editor


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• AccordingtoaJapaneselegend,thecranelivesforathousandyears and a sick person who folds 1,000 origami cranes will become well again.

• Thekingofheartsistheonlykinginadeckofcardswithoutamoustache.

• Believeitornot,whensomeonesays,“I’llbethereinajiffy”,a“jiffy” is an actual unit of time and defined as the amount of time it takes light to travel one centimeter in a vacuum which is one trillionth of a second.

• From1725to1765,aRussianpeasantwomangavebirthto16sets of twins, 7 sets of triplets, and 4 sets of quadruplets for a total of 69 children.

• TheArcticTernisasmallbird,butitmakestheworld’slongestmigration from pole to pole every year.

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grams of apple seeds would be enough to kill a 154 lb. adult. However, you would have to eat 143 seeds to get that much cyanide.

• ThehighestdenominationofanyU.S. currencyeverprintedwas a $100,000 note that was printed from December 18, 1934 to January 9, 1935. It was used only for official transactions be-tween Federal Reserve Banks. President Woodrow Wilson was pictured on the front.

• DietCokewasunveiledonJuly8,1982andintroducedintheUnitedStatesonAugust9.Itwasthefirstnewbrandsince1886to use the Coca-Cola trademark.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors(NHN)

NHN will continue throughout the summer to help with any resident needs. Our volunteers will aid residents with various jobs including weeding, yard work, power washing, clearing carports, simple maintenance jobs, and compliance issues. Specific reasons for our help include illness, aging, financial difficulties, or just to lend a helping hand. We have compiled a list of vendors and various agencies that can also offer help and guidance. Check out our bulletin board in the Auditorium where we list them. Call the people listed below or the Office personnel for help.

Pam Hennessy 941-447-6228Jan Krueger 262-617-0710Anne Nitti 508-873-6205

important Notice from the Boosters!You can drop off small item donations at 34 Flores and small

furniture at 21 Flores. theRe WiLL Be No picK-up fRoM ApRiL 1 to

NoVeMBeR 1, 2019.Before you throw away any metal items, please remember

that the Boosters sell these items to purchase trees and other items for the co-op.

cans, cans, cans

Thank you so much for continuing to recycle your aluminum cans in the newly refurbished white box near the Office. This is for aluminum cans only. Please do not put plastic bags, trash, or any other food items in the box. The money collected from the cans is used on items for the park. The Boosters want to thank you very much for remembering to recycle!


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WATERING DAYS BY ADDRESS• eVeN addresses (last digit is 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8) may only irrigate thursday aND/or

sunday• oDD addresses (last digit is 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) may only irrigate Wednesday aND/or

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rule of the Month This is a reminder that the Rules and Regulations are in effect and being enforced. All residents and their guests are expected to know and abide by these rules. If you need of a copy of the current Rules and Regulations, you may pick up a copy at the Office or go to www.tropicisles.net to view or print a copy online.

XiV. coNDUct 14.1 Noise Restrictions Out of consideration for your neighbors, quiet is required be-tween the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 8:30 A.M. individuals should contact the Palmetto Police Department (941-721-2000) to report noise ordinance violations.14.2UnacceptableConduct Disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and profane language will not be tolerated. Residents or Guests causing a disturbance or being a public nuisance will be required to cease the behavior immediately or be removed. call the Palmetto Police Depart-ment (941-721-2000) at the time of the offense to report any violations of the law or city ordinances.

XVii. coMPLiaNce aND DeFaULt 17.1 Right to Terminate Tenancy for Disregard of Rules and Reg-ulations The Management specifically reserves the right to terminate the tenancy of any Resident for disregard of any of the Association’s gov-erning documents, including the rules and regulations, in accor-dance with FL Statutes, 719 and 723 and any other applicable laws. 17.2 Right to Terminate Tenancy for Conviction of Violation of Law The Management specifically reserves the right to terminate the tenancy of any Resident upon learning that said Resident has been convicted of a violation of federal or state law, or local ordinance, which may be deemed detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of other Residents of the Community.

iV. UNit/Lot (DWeLLiNG site)4.11 Driveways Oil stains are to be promptly removed from driveways. Carport surfaces are to be kept clean and smooth. Painting of carport sur-faces with oil or latex materials is not permitted. It is permissible to coat carport surfaces with a silicone acrylic concrete sealer or stain in cement gray or other color with prior written approval from the Management.

Please Wear Your Pool/Hot tub Bracelets (“Passes”)

It is especially important for residents and Guests to wear their bracelets at the pool/hot tub to avoid any problems. If you are new to Tropic Isles and have not yet received your pool bracelets, please check with the Office. Section VII of our Rules and Regulations regarding the Pool and Hot Tub/Spa states:7.2 Pool and Hot Tub/Spa Passes All Residents and their Guests must display Tropic Isles “pool passes” when using the pool and hot tub/spa facilities. Each Resident will be issued 1 “pool pass”. Temporary “pool passes” are available at the office for Guests. Residents must sign for the pool passes for their Guests. A proper ID is required to obtain pool passes. A fee may be charged for the replacement of lost “pool passes”. the only “pool bracelets” that are acceptable in the pool area are the pearlescent white or multi-colored (yellow, green, and blue) bracelets. any other colors are Not acceptable. PLease Wear YoUr BraceLets to tHe PooL. If you see anyone at the pool who is not a resident or guest, not wearing their pool bracelets, and may be trespassing, call the PalmettoPolice.TheywillcometoinvestigateundertheBUSINESSTRESPASS PROGRAM that Tropic Isles is participating in.

Please remember to shower Before entering the Pool

Our Rules and Regulations state:7.5 Shower The State of Florida requires all persons using a pub-lic pool or hot tub/spa to shower immediately before entering the pool and hot tub/spa. (FS 64E- 9.008) No shampoo or soaps are permitted in the pool or hot tub/spa deck area. our shower at the pool is tucked behind the palm tree on the west side of the pool near the boat slips. (it is disguised as a palm tree and after a minute or so gives you a nice warm shower to remove any soaps or oils on your skin which keeps the water in the pool and spa cleaner.) PLease Use tHe sHoW-er BeFore eNteriNG tHe PooL or Hot tUB.


Monthly co-op Board Meetings If you are a shareholder of Tropic Isles’ Co-op, please join us at our monthly Board meetings to keep abreast of what’s going on in the park and to let your voice be heard. The meetings are 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. The Town Hall portion of the meeting is set aside for Shareholder comments and questions on any topic. Shareholder input is important, so please make a point to join in the conversation! Hope to see you there! Watch your Mail chimp reminder for the next scheduled Board meeting on July 18 at 9:30 aM.

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!

~~coming events~~(Mark your calendar.)

July 4th Party

The annual Tropic Isles’ July 4th celebration lunch is Thursday, July 4th at 11:30 AM in the Yacht Club. Cost is $6.00 at the door. Any questions? Call Pat Brazil at 612-669-9462. (See details on page 5.)

July Potluck—July 17 The next summer potluck is on Wednesday, July 17 in the Yacht Club at 5 PM. Bring a dish to pass that will feed 6-8 people, your own plate, silverware, and drink. Everyone is invited. Contact Pat Brazil for more information.

Newcomers’ Party Are you new to Tropic Isles within the last 2 years? Then mark your calendars! The 2020 Newcomers’ Party will be held Friday, January 17th from 7 - 9

PM in the Auditorium. More information will follow as we get closer to the date.

New Hope for Men


events that continue throughout the summer:

AerobicsBook ClubMahjong

Neighbors Helping NeighborsRed Hatters

Saturday CoffeeSummer monthly potlucks

turtle Nesting season Turtle nesting season officially began on May 1 and continues through October 31. Five species of sea turtles inhabit Flor-ida’s waters, though only 3 species nest on Florida’s beaches. When visiting Florida

beaches during this time, it is not unlikely that you will see areas marked or roped off where a sea turtle nest is. Sea turtles are pro-tected by the Florida State Statutes, Chapter 370.12. Most beaches where they nest have a “lights out” policy after a specified time to prevent the sea turtles from going toward the lights. Female turtles return to the beaches where they were born to build nests, lay their eggs, and return to the ocean. Sea turtles can lay several nests in one season, in each nest laying approximately 100 eggs. The female covers the eggs with sand and then leaves the eggs to incubate for 2 months. The temperature of the nest actually determines the sex of the turtles. When the eggs hatch, the hatchlings race toward the water. The journey is extremely dangerous, and according to the Sea Turtle Conservancy, only an estimated one in 1,000 to 10,000 sea turtles survives to adulthood. During nesting season, it is important to keep local waters and beaches sea-turtle friendly. Sea turtles are swimming just offshore to mate before the females come ashore to nest. Juvenile turtles are feeding along the Gulf Coast and by early summer the first hatchlings will venture into Gulf waters. On the nesting beaches, light from waterfront properties can disorient nesting female turtles and their young, which emerge at night and use dim natural light to find the sea. Also, beach furniture, animals, trash, and other obstacles can impede sea turtles and their young. Mote Marine encourages coastal residents and visitors to follow the turtle-friendly tips below during nesting season, May 1 - Oct. 31.On the ShoreDo: • Ifyouencounteranestingturtleorhatchlings,remainquietand observe from a distance.• Shieldorturnoffoutdoorlightsthatarevisibleonthebeachfrom May through October.• Closedrapesafterdarkandputbeachfurniturefarbackfromthe water.• Fillinholesthatmayentraphatchlingsontheirwaytothewater.

Do Not:• Approachnestingturtlesorhatchlings,makenoise,orshinelights at turtles.• Useflashlightsorfishinglampsonthebeach.• Encourageaturtletomovewhilenestingorpickuphatchlingsthat have emerged and are heading for the water.• Usefireworksonthebeach.On the Water• FollowCoastGuard-approvedsafeboatingguidelinesandusevigilance to avoid striking sea turtles and other large marine life.• Besuretostowtrashandfishinglinewhenunderway.Marinedebris that accidentally blows overboard can become ingested by or entangled around marine life.• Wearpolarizedsunglassestobetterseemarinelifeinyourpath.

emergency contacts If you see a sick, injured, or stranded sea turtle in Sarasota or Manatee County waters, contact Mote Marine Laboratory’s Stranding Investigations Program at 941-988-0212. Outside of Sarasota or Manatee Counties, please call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at 888-404-FWCC (3922). If you suspect that someone is tampering with a sea turtle nest, harassing a sea turtle, or has possession of a sea turtle or any of its parts, please call FWC, call your local sheriff’s department, and/or call Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program at 941-388-4331. If you find sea turtle hatchlings that are not on the beach or are headed away from the ocean, call Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program for instructions. Put rescued hatchlings into a bucket with a layer of damp sand and cover the bucket with a towel. Do not put hatchlings in water or take them into air conditioning. Hatchlings heading towards the ocean should be left alone. Sea turtles are protected under federal law and any harassment or interference with a sea turtle, living or dead, is subject to penalty.


Hurricane Preparedness—are Your Home and Yard ready?

It is that time of the year again to prepare your home and yard for 2019 hurricane season. Please use the checklist provided in this issue of the Breezes to properly prepare your home and yard! PickupacopyoftheDISASTERPLANNINGGUIDEintheAudi-torium or Yacht Club containing important information. Here is the website to get more information. http://www.mymanatee.org/emergency. You can also sign up for CodeRED alerts on this website (left hand column).

checklist For all residents (Clip And Save)

Hurricane and summer Preparation suggestions•Makesureyourhomehasbeenrecentlypowerwashed.The

mold grows quickly in the summer heat and humidity.•Checktheskirtingorblockingaroundyourhome.Besureit

doesn’t need painting or repair. •Lowerand secureall awnings.Make sure the latchesare

functional.•Securethepoleinyourdrivewaytoholdtheroof.Makesure

it is functional. • Ifyouhaveasprinklersystem,makesure it is functioning

properly and set the timer for the proper day.•Removeallannualsfromyourgarden.Onceyoustopwater-

ing them, they turn to weeds.•Removeallflowerpotsanddecorationsfromaroundyour

home and store inside. These can become projectiles in high winds.

•Clearcarportsandyardsofany items thatcouldbecomeprojectiles and cause damage in high hurricane winds. Store them under your home, in your shed, or inside your house.

•Secureyourkayakathome.•Putyourgarbagecans, lawn furniture,barbecuegrill and

anything else that can become a projectile inside your shed or house.

•Makearrangementswithsomeonetotakecareofyourhomeshould the mold start to grow on the house, or the weeds start to grow in the yard or planters.

• Ifyouhaveaboatonalift,tietheboattothecradleandtiethe cradle to the pilings. raise your lift as high as you can.

•Takeyourboatoutofthewaterandstoreitonitstrailerinyour driveway or the boatyard. It is much safer to have your boat on a trailer sitting on land.

•Stopyourpaperdelivery.•Makesurewateristurnedofftothehouse.(insideandoutside)•Trimallshrubsandtreesbackbeforeyouleave.•Mowyourlawn.(IftheCo-ophastotakecareofmowingyour

lawn, you will be charged.)•Putinachangeofaddresswiththepostoffice,ifnecessary.•complete an information Form with the office regarding

emergency contacts and who will be doing your lawn mowing or yard maintenance.

• sign out in the office when you are leaving so the office can make sure you get your ti correspondence sent to the right location.

Please remove and store these items inside your home, shed, or under your house. Do not leave them in your carport, yard, garden, lanai, or front planter.•Decorativestatues,signs•Yard/homedecorationsoutside•Lawn/deckfurniture•Potswithorwithoutplants•Windchimes•Birdhouses•Flagsonflagpoles,gardenflags•Doormats•Firepits,chimineas(outdoorfireplaces)•Bricks, boards, pavers, ladders, construction materials, etc.• Itemsstoredbehindyourhouse•Kayaks,smallboats•Hoses,hosereels•Garbageandrecyclebins•Anythingloose,notplanted,orattachedtoyourhouse

securely

Have you checked your tie-downs in your carport?

On older homes, it is important to secure your carport tie downs before leaving for the season or when high winds are predicted. Bring the pole down in your carport and attach it into the driveway bolt. Make sure it’s secure into the ground. Many home owners have done away with the original roof hold down base because it was a tripping hazard. It might be too hard to install the connecting pipe. If you need information on how to install a new system for holding down your carport roof, please contact the Office for directions. Make sure it is done on both ends of your carport.

~~to all tropic isles’ residents~~ Please take the time to properly pre-pare your homes and yards for hurricane season. It is unfair to ask or expect those who remain in Tropic Isles to tend to your homes, when they could be using that

time to prepare themselves for whatever Mother Nature has in storeforus.Usethechecklistbelowtohelpinyourpreparation.


Don’t Be caught off Guard--Build a Disaster Kit!

What kind of emergency supplies should i have?• 7-14gallonsofwaterperperson• Non-perishablefoodandutensilsfor7-14days• Non-electriccanopener• Changeofclothingandfootwear• Ablanketorsleepingbag• Pillows,airmattress• Firstaidkit• Flashlightandextrabatteries• Hygienematerials(toothbrush,toothpaste,deodorant,etc.)• Medication• Extrapairofglasses• Hearingaidsandbatteries• Importantfamilydocumentsinawaterproofcontainer• Emergencycashortraveler’schecks• Portableradioandbatteries• Toiletpaper,sanitarywipes,papertowels• Foldingchairsifyouevacuate• Chargerforcellphonesandothermobiledevices• Forpets:carrier,leash,foodandwaterfor14days,medica-

tions, vaccination paperwork, comfort items, bed, bowls Creating a complete disaster kit does not have to be a hit to your wallet all at once. Picking up a handful of items during weekly shopping trips will help you build your disaster kit in no time. Manatee County Emergency Management recommends your disaster kit contain water, food and supplies for seven to fourteen days.

What about filling my prescription medication? Per Florida State Statute 252.358, during a state of emer-gency, health insurers, managed care organizations, and other licensed entities shall waive time restrictions on prescription medication refills to allow refills in advance.

architectural review committee “arc” “ARC” is the Architectural Review Committee that makes archi-tectural and landscaping decisions serving in an advisory capac-ity to the Board of Directors. The responsibility of the ARC is to oversee all improvements on the exterior of the Dwelling and the Unit/Lot,excludingmaintenanceitems.Allrequestsforanyworkbeing done to the outside of your home or yard must be made in writing by way of the standard ARC process and approved before anyworkcanbegin.IFINDOUBTforanythingyouaredoing,filean ARC request. ARC application forms are available in the Office and on the website www.tropicisles.net . The ARC approval process begins with a preliminary review by a 3-person team, referred to as 3-COR. Simple improvements and replacement issues may be approved by this group and not require a review by the full ARC committee. The full ARC committee meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, as needed. The meetings are held at 9:30 AM in the Pretty Room of the Yacht Club. You will be notified when you are placed on the ARC agenda and whether your request is approved or denied by the committee. No work should begin on your project until your final approval letter from the Office is received. If you fail to get ARC approval for your project, you may be asked to deconstruct it. If you have any questions, give me a call at 941-705-4485.

Bob Shaw, ARC ChairmanRemaining ARC meeting dates in 2019 July 2, 16 August 6, 20 September 3, 17 October 1, 15 November 5, 19 December 3, 17

ARC Committee Members Bob Shaw-Chairman John Brazil Paula Jordan Tom Krasowsky Mike McBride Al MacKenzie

Manatee county Permits If you are doing any repairs on your home, please make sure you check with Manatee County to see if you need a permit. It is better to be safe than sorry as they do impose large fines if you are not in compliance with their codes. The Manatee County building code phone number is 941-748-4501 and ask for “permitting”.


Fish on! Doug Woulf caught this (out-of-season) 22” red snap-per in late May in the Tampa Bay channel. He says he usually has to go a long way offshore to find one this size.

John Stubbs and Tom Hennessy went out fish-ing near Rattlesnake Point. John caught a Snook approx. 7 lbs. in weight. 5 were caught and released.

Tina Woulf’s little brother, Larry Seeley, was visiting from Lakeland, FL. He was out back fishing and enjoying the sunset with Doug Woulf and “Big Blue”! It was a catfish night with one catfish after another and only 2 man-grove snappers in total caught by her brother Larry! They kept nothing.

stories in the spotlight! Spring has finally come to the Northland at the end of May. The average high temp is running about 70 degrees which is a little cool for this time of year. Due to our late arrival and lousy weather, the Coldfront is still not ready to be launched. Last week, we placed sandbags and pumps to protect our Marina buildings from high water. (See attached photo.) We added another level of bags because the water was expected to go up another 4”. A strong Northwind could push the water up another foot. My back has still not recuperated from the last work party. We don’t get the heat and storms you do in Florida, but “every port of refuge has its price.” Our club has 41 racing events planned for this summer. I plan to do about 30 of them. See you in the fall.

John Castellana from Scottsville, NY

summer travels Tina Woulf visited her

daughter, Christina, in Cali-fornia on June 8. (Christina is getting married in California on July 14). One of their ex-

cursions was to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Fun times!

In June, Doug and Tina Woulf at-tended their nephew’s “weekend long, “Woodstock theme” wed-ding in Boulder Creek, CA in the beautiful redwoods.

The only way to cross the street in your bare feet in Florida.


Mailbox HuntOn your drive, walk, or bike ride around the park, see if you can find these creatively decorated mailboxes. Happy hunting!

(Hunt for more mailboxes in August.)

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