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OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday 10am – 12pm Sunday–closed

STONEYBROOK EMAIL CONTACTS:

Property Manager: [email protected]

Administrative Coordinator: [email protected]

JULY 2018

NEWSLETTER

July 19

NEWCOMERS’ WELCOME

7:00 To 8:00 PM in the Rec

Center

Board Meeting

July 19th

at 3:00 PM

Stoneybrook At HerITage harboUr community association, inc. The Rec Center is located at: 200 Golden Harbour Trail, Bradenton, FL 34212 T: (941) 750-9688 F: (941) 750-9363

www.stoneybrookhoa.com

ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS: Every Wednesday from 9am to 12pm

residents get together in the rec center to

paint and create in all media. Time is spent

inspiring each other and chatting. The group

enjoys occasional outings together to local

scenic areas. They take photos and try to

recreate what they see on canvas. Bring your own art supplies.

Beginners and everyone with an artistic flair are welcome. The

Gallery Wall in the rec center displays our community artists’

creations.

Call Laurie with any questions: 941-896-6277

This summer’s children’s art

workshop will be on Friday,

August 3rd.

Grades one through six will meet from 10 AM to 12 Noon on Friday,

August 3rd in the activities room in the rec center. There will be a $2.00

charge to cover all painting supplies that will be provided such as;

paint, brushes, paper & matting. The finished paintings will be matted,

framed, and displayed on the Stoneybrook Gallery Wall for the month

of August. All masterpieces will be returned to the artist with the

matting, but not the frames. Use your imagination or bring a picture of

something to paint.

You may send a request for your children to participate to Sondra at:

[email protected] with the subject line: children’s

painting. Please include the child’s name & age. You can also sign up

on the Rec Center bulletin board. Space is limited to 15 children.

Call Laurie with any questions: 941-896-6277

SUBMIT YOUR FAVORITE

4X6 PET PHOTO BY EMAIL

TO: [email protected]

Westie girl-Piper Grisham

The Family Talent night with

spaghetti dinner that was

planned for 8/5/18 has been

cancelled due to a lack of

volunteers.

mailto:[email protected]

BOCCE BALL You don’t have to be Italian to play! We will teach you the rules.

Join us on Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on the family activity courts.

Call John for more information: 630-815-4440

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Helping Hands Are Here for YOU!

We can only be helpful to you when we know about your needs. Therefore, if we can help

you, please contact Carol Eichert at 714-7863 or [email protected] and you will be put in

touch with a supportive person. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of every other

month at 11:00 AM, after coffee hour in the rec center. Join us for our next meeting on

Monday, July 9th. Funds to purchase gifts and flowers are raised through donations. We

have our second volume of “Stoneybrook Cooks” available for a special promotional price:

1 for $10 or 2 for $15. Gift wrapped cookbooks are on hand in the Rec Center Office.

Pay there by check. The books make lovely gifts!

WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY!

THE NEWCOMERS’ MEET AND GREET

WHAT: Informative meeting for all newcomers and their families, but anyone living in

Stoneybrook may attend. Information about Heritage Harbour, Stoneybrook, and the

CDD will be presented by an HOA Board Director. There will also be a time for questions

and answers.

WHEN: Every three months.

Join us on Thursday, July 19th from 7-8 PM

WHERE: Stoneybrook Recreation Center main room

ALSO PROVIDED: Treats, beverages, coloring pages and crayons for younger children.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MEET AND GREET ACTIVITY: Call Sheri Miller at (941) 567-5058 or email

Sheri at [email protected].


The alligators in our community have been more active than normal. There are several possible reasons for this occurrence. First, it is currently their breading season and they are looking for mates. Secondly, the temperatures have been warmer than usual making them more active because they are cold blooded animals. Third, there has been a considerable amount of habitat destruction in our area due to the development of the shopping center by our main entrance and now the construction of the bridge over our eastern ditch at the east end of Port Harbor Parkway.

They also travel long distances to find food and our lakes contain some fairly good sized fish that are abundant and easily accessible for them to consume. Their diet is varied and they will eat what is easily accessible such as frogs, snakes, small mammals, and birds. After a meal they can be seen sun bathing. This serves two purposes, to increase or regulate their body temperature which increases metabolism and aids in digestion. Do not feed or disturb them.

Under Florida law, it is a third degree felony to feed alligators. There are many myths about alligators. One is that alligators will chase and hunt people. Not true, if they are near water they likely will swim away. Remember the old saying,”alligators can’t catch you if you run zig-zag”? Not true, and they are pretty quick in catching you. “Alligators are good pets.” Unlike cats and dogs which generally show affection to the hand that feeds it. The opposite could become true for a maturing gator. Alligators have poor eye sight. Wrong, they actually have very good eye sight. With eyes on the side of their heads they have a much wider range of vision. Within their eyes there is a layer of cells located beneath the photoreceptors cells which reflect light back into these cells increasing the amount of light detected improving their vision in low light conditions. Myth #4: Alligators aren’t good climbers. We forget that they are green scaly muscle machines! With their sharp claws and powerful tails, they are able to push their bodies up onto fences. I have seen that happen.

Yet another myth is that they have no enemy. With the destruction of natural habitat, many alligators become dislocated, they enter others’ territory and may be hunted by other gators or get caught in man-made constructions. That happened to a person in our neighborhood when an alligator got stuck in his front doorway entrance and could not get turned around. They are able to regulate their body temperature by relying on external sources. They increase body temperature by basking in the sun and they lower it by moving in the cooler water. They prefer a temperature range between 82-92 degrees F. and become dormant at temperatures below 55 degrees F. Respect them as being part of our environment, not apart from it.

(Taken in Myakka Park) (Taken in Myakka Park) (Taken in Stoneybrook)

Fun Free Activities for the Summer Months

1. Enjoy our neighborhood parks and playgrounds. Don’t forget about Tom Bennett Park just

outside our gates.

2. Don’t miss the free Friday night summer outdoor concerts at the Van Wezel.

June 22 Jah Movement

July 27 Reverend Barry & the Funk

August 17 Rebel Heart

Sept. 14 Dr. Dave Band

Take your own chairs or blankets, sunscreen, and “dancing shoes.” Food & beverage trucks are

on site.

3. Enroll your children grades 1- 6 in the Children’s Art Workshop at the rec center on Friday,

August 3rd. There is a small fee for materials.

4. Watch for free days at museums and zoos.

5. Ride you bikes around Beacon Lake just outside our gates, or take your bikes to Robinson

Preserve in Bradenton and enjoy the wildlife. If you are feeling really adventurous you can bike

the Legacy Trail in Sarasota where you can pedal yourself all the way to Venice. Remember, the

Legacy Trail is not just for bikers. You will find many walkers on the trail also.

6. Arrange a free behind the scenes tour of TV 9 studios in St. Pete.

7. Volunteer! Volunteer to help clean up a park or beach, visit a local nursing home, or help at a

local soup kitchen.

8. Sign up for a summer reading program at the library.

9. Go to the beach! Go early and avoid the traffic and the hot sun! Don’t forget your shovels,

pails, and kites.

10. Learn a new skill together. Learn to juggle, play the banjo, hula hoop, or a foreign language.

11. Learn to play pickleball. Remember, equipment is available at the rec center.

12. Go fishing. Kids under 16 do not need a fishing license in Florida.

13. Paint rocks and hide them around the community or in areas where others may find them. On

the back write instructions to enjoy them or to rehide them for others to find. Visit the Bradenton

Rocks! Facebook page for more information.

14. Use our family activity courts. Directions and equipment are available at the rec center and

you can sign equipment out overnight to plan ahead!

15. Enjoy our community pools, use the barbeque behind the rec center pool.

16. Pack a picnic and explore the River Walk in downtown Bradenton. Dress you kids so they can

enjoy the splash pad and the playground.

17. Enjoy Island Park at 1 Marine Drive in Sarasota. Right on the waterfront, this park also has a

splash pad and a playground.

18. Purchase a membership to Mote Aquarium. With a family membership you can visit the

aquarium for free year round.

19. Visit the Anna Maria Historical Society Museum. It is open from 10 AM to 1 PM daily except for

Sundays and Mondays. The museum displays artists, photographs, and maps of the area. You

can also visit the old jailhouse next door.

20. Attend the Village of the Arts Art Walk which takes place the first Friday & Saturday of every

month from 6-9:30 PM on Friday and 11:00-4:00 PM on Saturday. The art walk features unique

galleries, specialty shops, food, and live music.

21. Visit the Cortez Historic Fishing Village. The village offers free museums and allows you to walk

through old fish houses. Open Tuesday-Saturday 9-4.

22. Explore the DeSoto National Memorial. This outdoor memorial is free and open from dawn to

dusk. It features a nature trail that tells the story of the DeSoto Expedition and the natural history of

the area. The memorial includes picnic areas, bird watching, fishing, and small beaches.

23. Explore the Gamble Plantation Historical State Park. Admission is free, but tours have a fee.

This plantation was home to Major Robert Gamble and the headquarters of an extensive sugar

plantation. It is the only surviving plantation house in South Florida.

24. Attend the Siesta Key Drum Circle on Sunday evenings. This event takes place every Sunday

at dusk. Take a drum and participate, or just take your own chair and enjoy! Don’t forget your

sunglasses so you can enjoy the sunset! You kids may enjoy bringing a kite along.

25. Snag a tooth! Go shark’s teeth searching at Venice & Caspersen beaches. Venice is a shark’s

tooth capital and the fossils usually wash up near the fishing pier. Go early for the best luck!

THE LOST & FOUND IS OVERFLOWING WITH ITEMS LEFT AT THE POOL AND IN THE PARKING LOT.

POOL TOYS, TOWELS, GOGGLES, SANDALS, AND CLOTHING ARE ON THE COUNTER IN THE BACK

ACTIVITIES ROOM. JEWELRY, CAR KEYS, SCHOOL ID, BANK CARDS, SS CARD, & PRESCRIPTION

GLASSES ARE IN THE REC CENTER OFFICE.

PLEASE COLLECT THEM NOW. WE DONATE ALL UNCLAIMED ITEMS IN AUGUST.

STONEYBROOK HOA POOL RULES

Residents and their guests use the pool and spa at their own risk since there is no lifeguard on duty.

All children must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Children under

12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Pool Hours of Operation

• Sunrise to Sunset

Pool and Spa Rules

• NO pets are allowed in the pool area

• NO bikes, skate boards, etc. are allowed in the pool area

• NO food, beverages or alcohol are allowed in the pool or on the wet deck

• NO glass containers of any kind in the pool area

• NO smoking in the pool or on the wet deck

• NO diving, running, rough-housing or ball playing in the pool area

• NO persons with open cuts or skin infections may enter or remain in the pool/spa area

• NO incontinent persons in the pool/spa

• NO cut-off jeans or shorts used as substitute for swimwear

• NO surfboards or rafts (flotation devices as swimming aids are permitted)

• NO nudity

• Children that are not toilet trained must wear tight fitting rubber briefs

• Audio equipment only allowed with the use of headphones

• ID cards are required at all times and must be shown upon request by authorized

representatives of the association

• Any activities which unreasonably disturb the peaceful enjoyment of the pool area by other

persons are prohibited

• Each residence may have no more than six (6) guests at the pool/spa area at the same time

• The pool is closed during severe weather

Care of the pool/spa area

• Use of the deck furniture is on a first come first served basis. No reserving of this furniture is

permitted, and unattended items found on chairs will be removed and placed in the lost and

found located in the Rec Center activities room

• Deck furniture should be returned to their original positions after use and must not be

removed from the pool/spa area

• Deck furniture must remain at least 4 feet from the edge of the pool

• All persons should shower to remove lotions, sand, etc. before entering the water

• No substances such as soap or shampoo may be used in the pool/spa area

Violations of any of these rules may result in removal of the offending party from the pool

area for the remainder of the day.

STONEYBROOK NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH INFORMATION

Neighborhood Watch:

Chairperson: Harietta Martinetti (941) 749-6336 or [email protected]

Co-Chairs: Gene Aulenbach (941) 750-0437 or [email protected]

Barbara Aulenbach (941) 750-0437 or [email protected]

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (Emergency or Crime in Progress): 911

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (Non-Emergency): 941-747-3011 (wait for dispatcher)

Roving Patrol: (941) 549-9637

Stoneybrook Recreation Center: (941) 750-9688

Stoneybrook After Hours Emergency, Property Manager: (941) 750-8601

Envera Live Operator/ Gate: (941) 556-0732

Manatee County Traffic Complaint Hotline: (941) 723-5197

Manatee County Graffiti Hotline: (941) 747-3011 x2596

Florida Power and Light (to report malfunctioning street lights): (941) 917-0708

Garbage & Landscape Debris, Manatee County Utilities: 941-792-8811

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Website: www.manateesheriff.com

Stoneybrook HOA Website: www.stoneybrookhoa.com

Property Manager’s email: [email protected]

ROVING PATROL IN OUR STONEYBROOK COMMUNITY

Since July of 2008 the Roving Patrol has been making rounds throughout Heritage Harbour

in Stoneybrook, Riverstrand and Lighthouse Cove 7 nights a week from 6 pm-6am.

Between the Roving Patrol and Neighborhood Watch Committee our community will

continue to be a safe place to live. If at any time between the hours of 6pm and 6am you

feel the need to contact the Roving Patrol Call Center to report any happenings, please

call (941) 549-9637.

This service has been provided through the Heritage Harbour Master Association. Please

keep in mind that Heritage Harbour is a lot of ground to cover, but before you know it

those yellow amber lights will be flashing up and down your street keeping an eye out for

your safety.




http://www.manateesheriff.com/

http://www.stoneybrookhoa.com/


PLEASE REMEMBER: All residents must have a valid I.D. card to use the facilities, including the pool, fitness room, volleyball, tennis and basketball courts. Children under 12 must have parental supervision while at the Recreation Center and the pool or they will be asked to leave. I.D.s are made in the Rec Center office.

Ongoing Maintenance of Your Property

Here are a few reminders to make your tasks easier:

Roofs, homes, driveways including sidewalks abutting your property are your

responsibility to be power washed.

Grass and gardens need to be free of weeds, watered in accordance with the

watering restrictions and supplied with nutrients. Dead bushes must be replaced with

like kind vegetation and mulch replenished.

Palm trees must have the dead fronds removed and Oak trees must have canopies

raised to 8’ high. If they are over sidewalks or roadways they must be raised to 14’

high.

All debris must be bundled so it can be removed easily in bundles no more than 4’

long and not more than 50 pounds. Landscape debris is picked up by Manatee

County every Wednesday.

Trash pickup is on Tuesday and Friday. Wednesday is yard waste. Friday is recycling.

All garbage cans and recycling bins must be stored in closed garages.

During a holiday week the day of the pickup schedule moves forward by one day.

For your convenience all garbage related questions can be answered by Manatee

County Utilities at: 941-792-8811.

We know you love your pets so please keep them on a leash at all times and pick up

after them.

YOUR EFFORTS ARE APPRECIATED AND HAVE NOT GONE UNNOTICED!

AS A REMINDER: No children under the

age of 14 are permitted in the fitness

center.

Wednesday is Yard Trash Pick Up! Landscape debris must be bundled in piles not over 4’ long and not over 50 lbs. It

canalso be placed in lawn bags or cans.

GOLF AT STONEYBROOK

Men’s Weekday: 18 holes every Wednesday begin at 9am Please contact the Pro-Shop to sign up (941)746-2696 Men’s 9 Holers Golf League: Contact Joel Tropp: [email protected]

Ladies’ 9-Hole: The “Niners” play a nine hole scramble every Tuesday afternoon. Contact Debby Katzmann (941)746-6622 Sept 15 – May 15 (309)463-2507 May 16 – Sept 14. Ladies’ 18-Hole: 18 holes on every Tuesday AM with lunch following golf.

Contact Carole Bakalar (941)580-3947 or [email protected]

Grill 8000 (941)749-1842 Stoneybrook Golf (941)746-2696

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

Property Manager Email: [email protected] After Hours Gate Emergency at Stoneybrook (941)750-8601 Allure Property Management (941)567-1654 Fairway Greens III Casey Management (941)727-4698 Fairway Greens I, II, & IV Coach Homes ICON Management (941)747-7261 Stone Harbour I Stone Harbour II Stone Harbour III Security Alert Security (941)549-9637 Envera Live Gate Operator 24/7 (941)556-0732 Manatee Sheriff’s Dept. (941)747-3011 Stoneybrook Rec Center (941)750-9688

Office Hours: Weekdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 noon

PARKING REMINDER: Motorcycles, golf carts & all other non-traditional passenger vehicles must be parked in

enclosed garages. There is no overnight parking permitted on the streets of Stoneybrook.

Overnight parking passes are available at the rec center office to use the rec center

parking lot. There is no parking permitted on the street for more than 4 hours. A fine of

$50.00 per occurrence may be imposed.

TREE TRIMMING REMINDER: Oak and Palm Trees have to maintain their natural growth pattern. Canopies must be

raised to 8’. If they hang over sidewalks or roads, they must be raised to 14’ high.

They may not be cut to look unnatural— no lollipop top or hat racking. Remove dead

branches immediately.

Wednesday is Yard Trash Pick Up! Landscape debris must be bundled in piles not over 4’ long and not over 50 lbs.

It can also be placed in lawn bags or cans.

Sun Mon Tue Wed

Thu Fri Sat

1 2 9am H20 Aerobics

9am Aerobic Walking &

Conditioning 10am Coffee

3 9am Aerobic

Walking & Conditioning

1pm Mah Jongg BOCCE

2:00-4 PM

4

R

REC CENTER

CLOSED

5 9am Aerobic


6 9am H2O Aerobics


Conditioning 1:00 pm Canasta

7 YOGA

10:00AM-11:15AM

8

9 9am H20 Aerobics



11 AM Helping Hands

10 9am Aerobic


1pm Mah Jongg BOCCE

2:00-4 PM

11 9am H2O Aerobics

9am Pilates 9 AM

PAINTING 1 pm BRIDGE

12 9am Aerobic


1:00 PM EUCHRE

13 9am H2O Aerobics


Conditioning 1:00 pm Canasta at the Clubhouse

14 YOGA

10:00AM-11:15AM

15

16 9am H20 Aerobics



ARC 12:00 PM

17 9am Aerobic


1pm Mah Jongg BOCCE

2:00-4 PM

18 9am H2O Aerobics

9am Pilates 9 AM


19 9am Aerobic


3:00 PM BOARD

MEETING

7pm NEWCOMERS

WELCOME

20 9am H2O Aerobics



21 YOGA

10:00AM-11:15AM

22 23 9am H20 Aerobics



24 9am Aerobic


1pm Mah Jongg BOCCE

2:00-4 PM

25 9am H2O Aerobics

9am Pilates 9 AM


26 9am Aerobic


27 9am H2O Aerobics



28 YOGA

10:00AM-11:15AM

29

30 9am H20 Aerobics



31 9am Aerobic


1pm Mah Jongg BOCCE

2:00-4 PM

JULY 2018 REC CENTER HOURS:

MONDAY- FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

SATURDAY 10:00 AM – 12 NOON

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