the arbor greene gazette - may 2010

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IN THIS ISSUE… Community Activities.…………...............2, 3 Village Gate Entries……………..................8 Advertising Online……...........………..……3 Neighborhood Watch Program….........12 Swim Team……………........………….…....4 Tennis News...…………...….……………..14 Crosswalks……………………....………......6 Activities Calendar..……………….…..….15 May 2010 Community Meetings 1.The next CDD Budget Workshop will be May 20th at 6:30PM in the Gathering Room. 2.The next CDD Meeting will be May 24th at 6:30PM in the Gathering Room. 3.The Design Review Board will meet at 6:15PM on May 25th followed by the HOA Meeting at 7:00PM. Both meetings are held in the Gathering Room. Enclave and Estuary Fountain Ever wonder why the Enclave and Estuary fountain isn’t ever on? Here is the story. The fountain was initially turned off in 2006 due to the City of Tampa water restrictions, effec- tive May 4, 2006, that stated "Outdoor aesthetic uses of water such as decorative water fountains and features are prohibited unless the fountain is re-circulating and provides a necessary water quality benefit or uses reclaimed water. The "water quality benefit" did not apply to the Enclave/Estuary fountain but did apply to our entry fountain, and that is why we have continued to use the front fountain within the hours permitted. Since the En- clave/Estuary fountain uses city water, we could not use the fountain. Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD, aka Swiftmud) restrictions, which have varied over the years, permitted fountains for eight hours daily, but that use did not apply to Ar- bor Greene as we are in the city and the city guidelines were more stringent. That may be why you have seen other fountains being used or they are using reclaimed water. During this period of inactivity, we continued to periodically "test" the fountain until we incurred leaks in the foun- tain liner. The liner had been replaced several years prior to this incident. During the inspection, the liner was found to have too many leaks to repair and the repairs could not be guaranteed or warranted. Therefore, the liner either had to be repaired, replaced or another solution found. Our best options at this point were to replace the liner, or remove the liner and have the fountain well sealed with a concrete marquis finish. The fountain situation /repairs were discussed at the 9-22-08(FY 2008) CDD meeting and the Board confirmed their previous decision to defer maintenance on the fountain, and the type of maintenance, liner or concrete finish, until water restrictions were lifted. During the FY 2009 and FY 2010 budget development process (April- July) each year the fountain situation was considered and the decision was to not include the repair costs in the budget due to con- tinuing water restrictions. Since then, the water restrictions from the City of Tampa have also varied from no foun- tain use, to four hours per day (6-1-09), to the present restriction of eight hours per day effective 1-1-10. The fountain status will again be included in the budget development process that began in April 2010 for FY 2011 budget that begins Oct 1, 2010. The projected expenses of restoring the fountain to use, estimated from a low of $10,000 to a high of $30,000, along with current water restrictions, whatever they are, will be considered by the CDD Board in determining if the cost/benefit would warrant inclusion in the FY 2011 budget. Additionally, the Board could determine at any monthly meeting to incur the unfunded expense and proceed with repairs to startup the fountain. This course of action is unlikely as the CDD Board is required to stay within the budget.

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Page 1: The Arbor Greene Gazette - May 2010

IN THIS ISSUE…

Community Activities.…………...............2, 3 Village Gate Entries……………..................8

Advertising Online……...........………..……3 Neighborhood Watch Program…....….....12

Swim Team……………........………….…....4 Tennis News...…………...….……………..14

Crosswalks……………………....………......6 Activities Calendar..……………….…..….15

May 2010

Community Meetings

1.The next CDD Budget Workshop will be May 20th at 6:30PM in the Gathering Room.

2.The next CDD Meeting will be May 24th at 6:30PM in the Gathering Room.

3.The Design Review Board will meet at 6:15PM on May 25th followed by the HOA Meeting at 7:00PM. Both

meetings are held in the Gathering Room.

Enclave and Estuary Fountain

Ever wonder why the Enclave and Estuary fountain isn’t ever on? Here is the story. The

fountain was initially turned off in 2006 due to the City of Tampa water restrictions, effec-

tive May 4, 2006, that stated "Outdoor aesthetic uses of water such as decorative water

fountains and features are prohibited unless the fountain is re-circulating and provides a

necessary water quality benefit or uses reclaimed water. The "water quality benefit" did

not apply to the Enclave/Estuary fountain but did apply to our entry fountain, and that is

why we have continued to use the front fountain within the hours permitted. Since the En-

clave/Estuary fountain uses city water, we could not use the fountain. Southwest Florida

Water Management District (SWFWMD, aka Swiftmud) restrictions, which have varied

over the years, permitted fountains for eight hours daily, but that use did not apply to Ar-

bor Greene as we are in the city and the city guidelines were more stringent. That may be

why you have seen other fountains being used or they are using reclaimed water.

During this period of inactivity, we continued to periodically "test" the fountain until we incurred leaks in the foun-

tain liner. The liner had been replaced several years prior to this incident. During the inspection, the liner was found

to have too many leaks to repair and the repairs could not be guaranteed or warranted. Therefore, the liner either had

to be repaired, replaced or another solution found. Our best options at this point were to replace the liner, or remove

the liner and have the fountain well sealed with a concrete marquis finish.

The fountain situation /repairs were discussed at the 9-22-08(FY 2008) CDD meeting and the Board confirmed their

previous decision to defer maintenance on the fountain, and the type of maintenance, liner or concrete finish, until

water restrictions were lifted. During the FY 2009 and FY 2010 budget development process (April- July) each year

the fountain situation was considered and the decision was to not include the repair costs in the budget due to con-

tinuing water restrictions. Since then, the water restrictions from the City of Tampa have also varied from no foun-

tain use, to four hours per day (6-1-09), to the present restriction of eight hours per day effective 1-1-10.

The fountain status will again be included in the budget development process that began in April 2010 for FY 2011

budget that begins Oct 1, 2010. The projected expenses of restoring the fountain to use, estimated from a low of

$10,000 to a high of $30,000, along with current water restrictions, whatever they are, will be considered by the

CDD Board in determining if the cost/benefit would warrant inclusion in the FY 2011 budget. Additionally, the

Board could determine at any monthly meeting to incur the unfunded expense and proceed with repairs to startup

the fountain. This course of action is unlikely as the CDD Board is required to stay within the budget.

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ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE ● MAY 2010 PAGE 2

Community Activities

John Brickley, Chairman Avalon Christine Nelson, Co-Vice Chairperson Estuary Mike Lozicki, Co-Vice Chairperson Estuary Dorsey Yawn, Assistant Secretary Preserve Adam Tanenbaum, Assistant Secretary Preserve

Lisa Tesh, President Parkview Mike Candella, Vice President Preserve Mike Konicek, Treasurer Landing Annmarie Miccolis, Secretary Estuary Betty Jackson, Director Heather Sound Alan Caron, Director Heather Sound Bob Farrell, Director Landing Jeff Couturier, Ameri-Tech Prop Mgmt 968-8008 X102

General Manager Harve Turner 991-9226 [email protected]

Newsletter Editor Tawny Kondrick 991-9226 [email protected]

Administrative Mgr. Barbara Koscinski 991-9226 [email protected]

Maintenance Mgr. Gary Smith 928-9226 [email protected]

Club Manager Bob Farrell 991-9741 [email protected]

Aerobics CarolAnn 408-0804 Book Club Diane Wheeler 994-9262 BUNCO Carol Trzaska 994-7312 Mahjong Julia Rogers 994-2507 MOMS Club Heather Allred 907-2201 Neighborhood Watch Paul & Hally Boucher 453-7295 Personal Training Davida Constant 240-1375 Personal Training CarolAnn 408-0804 Social Activities Valerie Casey 317-8886 Swim Team/Lessons Julia Lamb 240-9428 Tennis Alan Williams 610-7301 Triathlon Coaching Doug Kugley 995-4628 Yoga Ruben Vasquez 727-892-3320

Stuart Marofsky, President Julia Rogers, Vice-President

Peggy Grusnick, Treasurer Linda Lewis, Secretary

Robert Hennig, Board Member at Large

Residents of Carriage Homes should report Community and

Maintenance issues to Nick Disparte, HOA Property

Manager, Rizzetta & Company at 994-1001.

Arbor Greene Activity Directors

AG CDD Board of Supervisors

Arbor Greene HOA Board of Directors

Arbor Greene CDD Staff

Devonshire HOA Board of Directors

Carriage Homes HOA

Arbor Greene Book Club

The book club will meet in

the Gathering Room of the

Community Center on Mon-

day, May 17th at 7PM. The

book to discuss is “The

Quickie” by James Patterson.

All are invited to attend, and to provide suggestions for

reading selections. Point of contact for those wishing in-

formation is Diane Wheeler, 994-9262.

MOMS Club Mixer

Are you a current MOMS Club member or interested in

joining? Leave the kids at home with your spouse or a

babysitter and come to our new monthly mixer at the AG

Gathering Room on Thursday, May 13th, from

7-10PM. Bring a dish to share and your own beverage of

choice, and get a chance to talk to other moms with-

out the kids interrupting. For more information about our

MOMS Club chapter, please go to our website

www.geocities.com/momsclubnewtampa_southeast.

You can also send us an email at momsclubnew-

[email protected] with any questions.

Attention New Residents!

The Arbor Greene website: http://

www.arborgreene.org has useful

information to help with your tran-

sition to our community. You will

find everything from CDD Meet-

ing and Budget Workshop Min-

utes, babysitting and pet sitting to

residents recommendations for a reliable landscaper.

You will also find links to important City and County

services, including Police, Fire, Schools and Waste Man-

agement, etc. Additionally, there is a community bulletin

board to see what is on the minds of your fellow resi-

dents. You can check out Channel 95 on Bright House

Television for additional community information!

Welcome to Arbor Greene!!

The final approved CDD Meeting and CDD Budget

Workshop Minutes are published on the Arbor Greene

website at www.arborgreene.org.

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ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE ● MAY 2010 PAGE 3

Arbor Greene Landscape Maintenance

Schedule for May:

May 3 - 8: Remove Petunia flowers in seasonal

color beds. Begin trimming of the Palm Trees.

May 10 - 15: Plant Coleus flowers in seasonal color

beds. Continue trimming of the Palm Trees.

May 17 - 22: Treat turf and shrubs for insects. Con-

tinue trimming of the Palm Trees. Spray round-up

herbicide in planter beds.

May 24 - 30: Fertilize turf and shrubs. Complete

Palm Tree trimming. Treat turf for weeds.

Need a Document Notarized

with NO Fee?

Contact Barbara Koscinski

or Tawny Kondrick

Monday through Friday - 9AM-3PM

In the Administration Office.

Please call 991-9226, before arriving.

Since October 2009, Barbara and Tawny have

notarized 87 documents for Arbor Greene residents!!

**An ID tag or Guest Pass is required to use the

Community Center Facilities. An adult 18 years of age or

older must escort anyone under 16 to the fitness &

weight rooms. All users must be at least 14 years of age

and have an ID tag. All Guests using the Fitness and

Weight Rooms must have a guest pass that must be ob-

tained in advance of the day of use.**

Community Activities

The Arbor Greene

Gazette Newsletter

The CDD is trying to save

some money by reducing our

mailing and printing costs.

We currently average $296

for postage, and $966 for

printing each month. That’s

an average of $1,262, per month to print and mail the

newsletter to our residents. Read your Gazette online.

The Gazette is posted online each month on the Arbor

Greene website, ww.arborgreene.org. Go Green!! Save

time, trees and money.

If you would like to stop receiving a hard copy of the

newsletter and read it online, earlier than your neighbors,

please e-mail Tawny, the Newsletter Editor at:

[email protected], or call 991-9226.

Arbor Greene CDD Notice of Qualifying Pe-

riod for Candidates for Arbor Greene CDD

Board of Supervisors

In accordance with section 190.006(3)(b), Florida Stat-

utes, Arbor Greene Community Development District

(the “District”) hereby gives notice that the elections for

open seats on Arbor Greene Community Development

District Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) will be held

at the general election on November 2, 2010.

Seats one and two will be elected to four year terms in

accordance with Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, and all

other applicable law governing District elections. The

qualifying period for candidates for the general election

begins at noon on Monday, June 14, 2010 and expires at

noon on Friday, June 18, 2010.

Please contact the Hillsborough County Supervisor of

Elections for more information regarding the candidate

qualification process for the open seats on the Board.

Summer Pool Hours

The Summer Pool hours are now

in effect!

Monday - Friday 6AM-10PM

Saturday 8AM-10PM

Sunday 8AM-8PM

This year, if you have a cooler and you are heading to

the Fitness or Resort Pool, it will be inspected. No ex-

ceptions. We will be checking for glass bottles or con-

tainers. Glass of any type is prohibited around the pool/

deck areas. ID tags are required.

Lifeguard Schedule

Lifeguards will be at the

Fitness Pool May 29th,

through May 31st, then

daily beginning June 10th

through Labor Day from

10AM-6PM. Please remem-

ber to watch your children

when lifeguards are not pre-

sent and remember to bring your ID tag when you are

using the pools.

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ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE ● MAY 2010 PAGE 4

Arbor Greene Resident

Swim Team at Arbor Greene

TBAY is back again this

summer to offer a multi-

level swim team for Ar-

bor Greene residents.

Practice schedule begins

Friday June 11th.

Pre-competitive for

swimmers ages 5 through

12; must be able to complete one lap on their own.

The primary goal of this group is stroke development

with a strong focus on technique. This group will par-

ticipate in the Tampa Swim League which is a devel-

opmental swim league with meets in June and July.

Competitive for experienced swimmers ages 11 and

older. Stroke mastery as well as aerobic and anaero-

bic training are the focal points of this group. Swim-

mers are expected to compete regularly in meets.

Pre-competitive: Monday through Friday, 10:30 to

11:30AM

Competitive: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6:30-

10:30AM (morning practice is in Lakeland) or

Monday & Wednesday 4-6PM.

Costs for Arbor Greene residents: $55 per month

For more information, or for the schedule from now

until June 10th; contact coach Julia at 240-9428 or

[email protected].

Also available at Arbor Greene, Private and

Group Lessons!

Six private 20 minute lessons are $60. Six 30 minute

group lessons are $50 per child, with two to four chil-

dren per group.

Call Coach Julia at 240-9428, for more information or

to schedule lessons.

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ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE ● MAY 2010 PAGE 5

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ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE ● MAY 2010 PAGE 6

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Tampa, Florida 33646

813-388-6755

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Want to have a Special Event?

Summer weekends are filling up fast! Come in and re-

serve the Gathering Room, Resort Pool, or Aerobics

Room for someone’s special birthday, baby shower, bri-

dal shower, anniversary, business meeting, family reun-

ion, welcome home party, sports team celebration, or

just a fun get together!!

Why use the Club for the function you ask?

1. Low cost: $50 for a four hour block with no alcohol;

$100 for alcoholic events. Refundable deposit of $250,

if contract provisions are met.

2. Convenient: easy to set up and clean up.

3. Space: room accommodates 40 persons in the Gather-

ing Room, 42 at the Resort Pool, and 20 in the Aerobics

Room.

4. Save wear and tear on your home.

5. Don’t disturb your neighbors.

6. Easy access.

Rentals help defray the cost of operations and mainte-

nance of the Community Center, and ultimately help

keep the cost of the CDD assessments lower for all

home owners.

Crosswalks in Arbor Greene

Arbor Greene has four (4) designated crosswalks on two of our most heavily traveled roadways. Two crosswalks are on Arbor

Greene Drive, one at the Devonshire Lake Drive intersection and one at the Community Center entrance at the intersection at

Arbor Wind Drive. The other two cross walks are located on Arbor Creek Drive at the intersection of Avalon Lane and the

remaining crosswalk is located at the intersection of Arbor Run Drive. These crosswalks provide a safe and convenient area

for our residents to cross the streets, but only if vehicle drivers adhere to the Florida State Statutes and STOP their vehicles

and YIELD to pedestrians in a crosswalk. As many of us have experienced, we, as pedestrians, should never “assume” a vehi-

cle driver will stop and allow us to cross the street and unharmed. Often, drivers are in such a rush that they expect pedestrians

to stop for them, and get quite upset when they have to stop and let pedestrians slowly cross the street in the crosswalk.

Here are some common sense guidelines to pedestrians and drivers.

Pedestrians:

Stop and look for vehicles. Florida law requires vehicles to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk.

Make sure vehicles are stopping before you begin to cross. Make eye contact with the driver if possible.

Watch to make certain vehicles in each lane are stopping. Never assume the vehicles are going to stop.

Move quickly across the street so that you do not unnecessarily delay the driver(s).

Thank the driver for stopping with a friendly wave.

Vehicle Drivers:

Always stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk. It is the law in Florida.

Never assume the pedestrian will wait for you.

The speed limit in Arbor Greene is 30MPH (except in Devonshire which is 25MPH). However, when pedestrians are pre-

sent, slow down and expect the unexpected. Children are prone to “dart” into the street when nearby.

Be patient with slow walkers. Don’t blow your horn or your cool!

When traffic control signals are not in place or in operation, the driver of a vehicle must yield the right-of-way, slowing

down or stopping, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk.

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ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE ● MAY 2010 PAGE 8

Homeowners Renters

Personal Auto Recreational Vehicles

Commercial Auto Motorcycle

SATURDAY 9 – 1

DAILY 9 – 6

Appointments anytime

Robert Black is a Parkview resident and has lived there

since 2003.

Office 813-929-3311 [email protected]

Good Hands help for State Farm and Nationwide

clients who are losing their coverage.

Our family auto rates are the lowest statewide!

A word about renters insurance; it is just as important

for people renting a home or apartment as homeowners

insurance is for people owning a home. 20% discount

when renters and auto insurance is purchased together!

Call just to see what we can do for you…..

It does not cost a thing to ASK.

Attention Residents

If you are planning to host a

charitable or commercial event

at the Arbor Greene Community

Center, please remember these

events require CDD Board

pre-approval. Call 991-9741

with any questions.

The CDD Board meets once per

month, so plan ahead!

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Paver Sealing - Pressure Washing

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[email protected] Free Estimates

Happy Mother’s Day

In the United States, we celebrate Mother's Day on the sec-

ond Sunday in May. The holiday was created by Anna Jar-

vis in Grafton, West Virginia in 1908 as a day to honor your

own mother. Jarvis wanted to accomplish her mother's

dream of making a celebration for all mothers. She kept pro-

moting the holiday until President Woodrow Wilson made it

an official national holiday in 1914. The holiday eventually

became so commercialized that many, including its founder,

considered it a "Hallmark Holiday", i.e. one with an over-

whelming commercial purpose. Jarvis eventually ended up

opposing the holiday she had helped to create. Jarvis died in

1948, regretting what had become of her holiday. In the

United States, Mother's Day remains one of the biggest days

for sale of flowers and greeting cards.

Fun Facts:

- Mother’s Day is the biggest holiday for long-distance tele-

phone calls.

- According to the National Restaurant Association,

Mother's Day is now the most popular day of the year to

dine out at a restaurant in the United States.

- Mother's Day generated 7.8% of the U.S. jewelry indus-

try's annual revenue in 2008, with custom gifts like mother's

rings.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother%27s_Day

Village Gate Entries

If you live in one of the vil-

lages, Devonshire, Enclave,

Estuary, Parkview and Retreat

and you have guests visiting,

do you know how to let them

in? Your guest must scroll

down the list in the gate direc-

tory box, find your last name and press the call button.

Your house phone will ring, then you must pick up and

press the number nine. Once you press nine, the gate

will automatically open for your guest. As long as you

have a landline phone number, this will work. Other-

wise, you must give your guest your personal four digit

code. To get a four digit code, you must come in to the

Administration Office, with proper identification, and

give your code to either Barbara, or Tawny. Have your

guest key in your personal code and the gate will open.

All gates, except the Estuary, are the same, where you

just enter the four digit code. With the Estuary, you

must press the pound symbol and then the four digit

code.

The Administration Office is open Monday through

Friday 8AM-5PM. Please call 991-9226, before

arriving to pick your four digit code.

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ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE ● MAY 2010 PAGE 10

No More

Teachers,

No More

Books!!

Heads up: all

Hillsborough

County Schools

finish on June

10th. If you are

headed to the

pools, there will

be a 100% ID

tag and cooler

check at the

gates. So please remember your ID tag!! The pur-

pose of checking ID tags is to ensure the facilities

are used only by residents, members, and their

guests. Remember, glass is not permitted, no beer or

wine bottles.

Protect your investment. Have your ID tag with you.

Have fun and be safe!!

Save the Date -

2010 Tampa Bay

Hurricane Expo

During the first three

days after a natural or

man-made disaster,

local governments

work hard to re-

establish essential

services such as power, water and sewer, and clearing

debris from the streets. So, the City of Tampa and Hills-

borough County, in conjunction with the Museum of

Science & Industry (MOSI), want residents to under-

stand that The First 72 Are Up To You!

That is the theme for the 2010 Tampa Bay Hurricane

Expo to be held on Saturday, May 22, from 9AM to

2PM at MOSI. The theme means residents should be

prepared to provide for themselves for up to first 72

hours after a storm.

Admission to the Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo is FREE!

For more information please visit

www.tampabayhurricaneexpo.com or call Cathy

Crowder, MOSI at 987-6080.

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ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE ● MAY 2010 PAGE 12

A Message from the Neighborhood Watch Directors

Hello Arbor Greene Neighbors! The past few months have seen an increase in auto burglaries throughout the New

Tampa area, so we wanted to offer you some security tips to hopefully help keep your vehicle(s) and valuables safe.

- Lock all doors. Repair any broken door locks.

- Roll up windows. Fix broken windows, including windows which will not roll up completely.

- Turn on the vehicle alarm, even if you will be gone for a short period of time.

- Whether at home or otherwise, park in a well lit area and at a location which is not secluded. Turn on your outside

lights to illuminate the area where your vehicle is parked.

- Park your vehicles in the garage. Lock your vehicles although they are in the garage in the event the garage door

does not get closed.

- Remove all valuables from your vehicle, including your keys (car, home, and office). It takes less time to remove

your valuables, than to file police report, deal with your insurance company, and purchase replacement items.

- Check the inside of your vehicle before you enter it. As you leave your vehicle, check the surrounding area for

suspicious persons or activity.

- If vehicle alarms go off, don’t assume it is a false alarm. Please call Tampa Police Department Suspicious Activity

phone number (813-231-6130) so police officers can investigate and possibly stop a crime.

On March 26, 2010, three vehicles were broken into in New Tampa by a suspect, B/M, 18-25 years old, 6’-6’3, 180

pounds, white T-shirt, jeans, black sneakers, and black do-rag. He was driving a 2009-10 Jeep Commander, 4-door,

dark blue or possibly gray, with chrome trim package. If you see this person or vehicle, call Detective Bullard at

813-931-6543 (Desk) or 813-610-6193 (Cell).

If you would like to receive additional security tips and other relevant information from Tampa Police Department,

please e-mail us at [email protected] to be added to the NWA e-mail distribution group. Joining

this e-mail group does not obligate you to any other Neighborhood Watch activity, but should help you and your

family to become better informed and more secure.

Individual or group tutoring for:

Virtual School Courses / Home-School Courses High School / Middle School / Elementary School Courses FCAT/SAT/ACT/SAT II/CPT: Mathematics Test Preparation

Algebra Geometry Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry IB Mathematics Statistics AP Calculus Hourly or Prepaid Rates Available

For more information, email Magda at [email protected] or call (813) 994-3496

Math Study Group Arbor Greene

Community Center

♦Enrichment ♦Review ♦Preparation

Kids Math Club

Weekly Summer Math

FREE MATH REVIEW

For Adults Only

Limited Space

(Update your skills)

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ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE ● MAY 2010 PAGE 13

WANTED - BENITO BOARDWALK BANDIT(S)

$500.00 REWARD

There is a $500 reward for information leading to the ar-

rest and prosecution of the person(s) responsible for the

continuing damage to the Benito Boardwalk.

One 10 foot long section of the railing was broken off into

the water. Although there is no way to be sure, vandals

usually strike close to home. Chances are that someone

living in Arbor Greene is responsible for the damages

done. Does you child or children know who is responsi-

ble? Damage to the boardwalk alone averages $2,000 per

year. The damage done this time was $1,290!! That’s your

money!!

If you have any information concerning the person(s) re-

sponsible, please contact the Arbor Greene Administration

Office at 991-9226. Criminal mischief is costly to the resi-

dents of Arbor Greene. Continued vandalism and dam-

ages to the boardwalk could result in its closing, caus-

ing a great inconvenience to the 40-50 families whose chil-

dren use the boardwalk to go to and from Benito Middle

School.

Parking Vehicles in Garages

The Covenants, Conditions and

Restrictions of Arbor Greene re-

quire that all vehicles be parked in

garages. When there are more ve-

hicles than bays in the garage, ad-

ditional cars may be parked on the

driveway, as long as those vehicles do not block the

sidewalk. At no time can vehicles be parked in the street

over night. Vehicles parked in the streets are subject to

being towed. This is not only a violation of the Arbor

Greene covenants, but it violates a city of Tampa ordi-

nance. We understand that some garages were con-

structed in a way that makes it physically impossible to

fit certain vehicles in one of the garage bays. If you be-

lieve that you have such a garage, you may ask for a

variance of the requirement by contacting Jeff Couturier

at the HOA, in writing at:

Ameri-Tech Property Management, Inc. 4014 Gunn Highway - Suite 243

Tampa, FL 33618

Office: 813-968-8008 Ext: 102

Email: [email protected]

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Arbor Greene Tennis Leagues Interested in fun, organized and competitive tennis? Arbor Greene has several teams that may be just what you’re looking

for! If you haven't played in a few years and would like to get back into it, please contact any of the Captains below for

more information. If you're wondering what your "level" might be, find out on this website describing the NTRP Playing

Levels: http://www.usta.com/leagues/custom.sps?iType=931&icustompageid=1655

Type Time of Day USTA Level Captain(s) Email

Women's Day (Mon) 3.0 Geri Burke [email protected]

Beth Keenan [email protected]

Eve (Tue) 3.0 Kathy McDaniel [email protected]

Women's Day (Thur) 3.5 Maxine Belcher [email protected]

Women’s Eve (Thur) 3.5 Eileen Farrell [email protected]

Women's Eve (Thur) 4.0 Sue Busk [email protected]

Women's Day (Wed) ALoT team 1 Yvette Chaffin [email protected]

ALoT team 2 Caralyn Paul [email protected]

ALoT team 3 Beth Hart [email protected]

Men's Day (Sat) 3.5 Mike Marsala [email protected]

Men's Day (Sat) 4.0 Bob Farrell (and) [email protected]

Paul Williams [email protected]

Mixed Day (Sun) 7.0 Sylvain Gauthier [email protected]

USTA FLEX You choose 3.0-4.0 None [email protected]

Mixed Day (Sun) 6.0 Kathy McDaniel [email protected]

Come join in the fun! Questions? Please call Alan Williams, Tennis Director at 813-610-7301

The Tennis Court Reservation System is Required for Advanced Reservations. Just go to www.arborgreene.org and follow the link and the instructions to register on the site and you’ll be all set. If you don’t

make a reservation, you can sign up on the reservation sheet at the sun shelter bulletin board at Court #1. You must sign up to

use a court. Court reservations are held for 10 minutes, after that, they become open/available. Children under 14 must be with

an adult 18 years or older. ID tags are required for all residents and members. Residents must accompany all guests without a

guest pass. Save Electricity! If no one is waiting for your court, turn off the lights please.

Tennis with Alan! Jesse Huang Wins Train Smart Tennis Rookie Tournament

Arbor resident Jesse Huang won the Boys 14 and under division, 8-2 over Christian Gonzalez. Also, Julian

DeJoseph was a finalist in the Boys 12 and under, Katie Hildreth in the Girls 14 and Caroline Delisle in the Girls

10 and under. Also participating was Ben LaFrance and Nick Burke. Great Playing!

Train Smart Tennis Jr. Summer Championships June 5th - 6th

Arbor Greene will host a USTA Junior Tournament Saturday and Sunday, June 5th and 6th. For more information

call Alan at 610-7301.

NTRP Tennis Tournament at Arbor Greene May 15th - 16th Arbor Greene will host a NTRP Singles Tennis Tournament Saturday and Sunday, May 15th and 16th. For more

information or to sign up call Alan at 610-7301

Summer Junior Tennis Is Starting

This summer Train Smart Tennis invites your children to join the fun of learning tennis at Arbor Greene. Our mis-

sion is to provide a systematic basic approach so your children have the opportunity to learn the game as quickly as

possible. Our approach truly teaches children the fundaments to enjoy the life-time game of tennis and to build self-

esteem. There is no substitute for a good beginning! Our training is designed so your children can follow a pathway

to improvement and competition. The next step would be the Train Smart Players Program which has produced

some the top juniors in the area. We provide a system of training for your children no matter what their level of

play. Summer tennis starts Monday, June 14th and continues for 10 weeks. Players can sign up for one week at a

time and attend 1 to 4 days per week. Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 9-10AM for 5 – 7 year olds,

10-11:30AM for 8 -12 year olds and 13 and over. Sign Up By Calling Coach Alan at 610-7301.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Tennis Court

Hours

7:00AM to 11PM

Fitness and

Resort Pool

Summer Hours

(Apr-Nov)

M-F 6AM-10PM

Sat 8AM-10PM

Sun 8AM–8PM

Club Hours

M-F 6AM-10PM

Sat 8AM-10PM

Sun 8AM-8PM

Admin Center

Hours

M-F 8AM-5PM

CDD - Community

Development District

DRB - Design Review Board

HOA - Home Owners

Association TBAY - Tampa Bay

Aquatics

AR - Aerobics Room FP - Fitness Pool

GR - Gathering Room

1 8:30AM Signature AR

Workout

9:45AM Math AR Club

2 6:30PM Girl GR

Scouts

3

7:30AM Walk It AR

Off

4:30PM TBAY FP

6PM Yoga AR

7:30PM Signature AR

Workout

4

7:30AM Yogilates AR

4:30PM TBAY FP

5PM Math Club AR

Deadline for June

Newsletter & Website

5

7:30AM Walk It AR

Off

2:45PM Girl GR

Scouts

4:30PM TBAY FP

6:30PM Fit Boxing AR

6

7:30AM Boot Camp AR

4:30PM TBAY FP

6PM Yoga AR

7

7:30AM Walk It AR

Off

1PM Mahjong GR

4:30PM TBAY FP

8

8:30AM Signature AR

Workout

9:45AM Math AR Club

9

Mother’s Day!!

10

7:30AM Walk It AR

Off

4:30PM TBAY FP

6PM Yoga AR

7:30PM Signature AR

Workout

11

7:30AM Yogilates AR

4:30PM TBAY FP

5PM Math Club AR

12

7:30AM Walk It AR

Off

2:45PM Girl GR

Scouts

4:30PM TBAY FP

5PM Girl Scouts GR

6:30PM Fit Boxing AR

13

7:30AM Boot Camp AR

4:30PM TBAY FP

6PM Yoga AR

7PM MOMS Club GR

14

7:30AM Walk It AR

Off

1PM Mahjong GR

4:30PM TBAY FP

15

8:30AM Signature AR

Workout

9:45AM Math AR Club

NTRP Tennis

Tournament

Armed Forces Day!!

16 6:30PM Girl GR

Scouts

NTRP Tennis

Tournament

17

7:30AM Walk It AR

Off

4:30PM TBAY FP

6PM Yoga AR

7PM Book Club GR

7:30PM Signature AR

Workout

18

7:30AM Yogilates AR

4:30PM TBAY FP

5PM Math Club AR

7PM HOA GR

Violations

19

7:30AM Walk It AR

Off

2:45PM Girl GR

Scouts

4:30PM TBAY FP

6:30PM Fit Boxing AR

20

7:30AM Boot Camp AR

4:30PM TBAY FP

6PM Yoga AR

6:30PM CDD AR

Budget Workshop

21

7:30AM Walk It AR Off

1PM Mahjong GR

4:30PM TBAY FP

22

8:30AM Signature AR

Workout

9:45AM Math AR Club

23/30

24/31 Memorial Day!!

7:30AM Walk It AR

Off

4:30PM TBAY FP

6PM Yoga AR

7:30PM Signature AR Workout

6:30PM CDD GR

Meeting (5-24-10)

25

7:30AM Yogilates AR

4:30PM TBAY FP

5PM Math Club AR

6:15PM DRB GR

7PM HOA GR

26

7:30AM Walk It AR

Off

2:45PM Girl GR

Scouts

4:30PM TBAY FP

5PM Girl Scouts GR

6:30PM Fit Boxing AR

27

7:30AM Boot Camp AR

4:30PM TBAY FP

6PM Yoga AR

28

7:30AM Walk It AR Off

1PM Mahjong GR

4:30PM TBAY FP

29 8:30AM Signature AR

Workout

9:45AM Math AR Club

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