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March / April 2017
THE OFFICIAL Newsletter OF THE VILLAGES OF BAYPORT
Villages Of Bayport BayPort Colony ● Bayside ● Island Walk ● North Bay Village Condominiums
San Marino Condominiums ● Colony Bay Condominiums ● The Gallery Website: www.qualifiedproperty.com/bayportcolony
Dear Neighbors,
There's a lag between the time we
write articles for the newsletter and
when you receive them. Since the
annual meeting and elections will be
over at the time you get this, I can't
know the outcome or discuss any
topics from the meeting. Instead, I'd
like to use this opportunity to step
back from my typical issue-oriented
article and discuss something
different.
I often reflect on how lucky I am to be
here. Sure, we have our problems (as
does anyplace), but sometimes I
recognize how rare this experience is.
I'm amazed at all the different ways
there are to get around here. I love
visiting neighbors by paddle board,
boat, or kayak. And how many people
in America know someone who owns
a Fly Board or even know what that is.
I love to jog the 2.7 mile loop around
Longboat Blvd. If you include Chris
Craft, it's an even 3 miles.
Occasionally, I love to run the rough
trail to the end of Channel A, which
affords a beautiful view. I love that
there's a growing number of neighbors
who share a passion for motorcycle
riding and boating. I feel lucky to have
lived here long enough to have made
rich friendships with a rare collection
of characters whose company I
thoroughly enjoy. As my kids grow up
and move on, I look forward to getting
more involved with the BPYC. There
are other nice places to live in Tampa,
but ours is indeed a unique, special
place. I suspect many of you feel the
same.
Thank you,
Noah Jacobson
What To Do With A Violation Letter
When you receive a violation letter from the
Association, it is to point out something minor
that needs to be corrected. The first thing you
should do is look at the letter and determine what
needs to be corrected. It could be as small as
your mailbox needs to be cleaned or as large as
your house is discolored. The letters contain a
picture that is small but should direct you to the
area of the issue. If after checking these items
out you cannot determine what needs to be done,
the next step would be to send an email to the
Property Manager at [email protected]
for more clarification. Please do not call because
we are out in the field most of the time, and you
will have to leave a voice mail message. Many
times when we return your call you may not be
available, and we start the telephone tag. If you
send an email, we can send you more
information like a larger picture or maybe a form
that is needed.
Once you have determined what needs to be
done, you may need more time than is given in
the letter. Again, please send an email
requesting an extension of the amount of time
you need. In most cases this will be granted, but
you will receive a response in writing as to the
extension date.
Once the work is completed please send a final
email stating the violation has been corrected
and you are finished with the task.
Following this simple process will prevent any
of these small issues from becoming a large
problem with a second letter or a fine. The key
to this process is the written communication, so
that everyone is on the same page. With verbal
communication, often times the two parties are
not on the same page and they do not know it.
That is why everything in the process needs to be
in writing. Thanks in advance for everyone’s
support to keep the community looking
“Pristine”.
Ray Leonard & Mike Spall
Community Association Managers
There have been several complaints of
neighbors feeding ducks leading to messy
conditions in some of your neighbor’s
yards. This is a reminder from the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission website:
“Never feed Muscovy ducks, either by
direct handout or by putting feed out in
locations accessible to them. Natural food
for Muscovy ducks is plentiful and feeding
the ducks can lead to overcrowding, messy
conditions, and the potential to spread
disease.
While it isn't illegal, please remember
feeding ducks creates a nuisance and
prevents them from getting the nutrients
they need from a natural diet of bugs and
pond algae.”
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Community HOA Contacts
U.D.R. Island Walk
Kacey Beaudin 855-7503
Dennis Mark, President, Colony Bay Condominiums
814-1127
Julie Harper, President The Gallery at Bayport
727-812-4650
Allen Burchell, President North Bay Village Condominiums
814-7556
Keith Walter, President San Marino Bay Condominiums
813-728-1034
Board meetings are the
second Tuesday of each
month at 6:30pm in the
Island Walk Leasing
Center.
The ARC meeting is at
6:00pm of the same
evening, same location.
Everyone is encouraged
to attend.
Check us out on Facebook! www.facebook.com/pages/Bay-Port-Colony-Property-Owners-
Association-Inc/221321457927344
VILLAGES OF BAYPORT BOARD MEMBERS
President: Noah Jacobson
[email protected] 854-3900
Vice President: Matthew Cox
[email protected] 623-332-7791
Treasurer/Secretary: David Baethke
[email protected] 770-331-3815
Waterways: Harry Richter
[email protected] 352-871-3034
Communications: Elizabeth Hinson
[email protected] 931-801-5601
Buildings and Grounds: Don Garand
[email protected] 731-0116
Architectural Review: Tony Sclafani
[email protected] 978-807-4506
Board Member: Rick Lansford
[email protected] 404-403-1268
UDR
Cortland Partners Director: Amy Burruezo
Cortland Partners Assoc. Director: Alisha Price
Cortland Partners Resident Services:
Christine Jimino
Property Management
Greenacre Properties INC
Community Association Managers
Ray Leonard and Mike Spall
[email protected] 813-936-4153
Community Relations
Newsletter, New residents & Website:
Elizabeth Hinson
Covenants liaison
Waterways: Harry Richter
Committees
Architectural Review: Tony Sclafani
Buildings and Grounds: Dan Garand
As you are aware the HOA Board is made up of volunteers who offer their time to
serve on the board. There are certain guidelines and restrictions as to what an HOA
board is able to do. It is an ongoing desire to improve communication and increase
community participation. One of the ways we are able to improve communication
is through the services provided by Greenacre Properties INC., Community
Association Managers.
There are times when residents have concerns they want to share or questions about
something in the community. Mike Spall and Ray Leonard are our assigned
Managers and your point of contact for the community. They will be able to direct
residents to the appropriate agency if a matter is handled outside of the HOA. If it
is an HOA matter, they can collect the information from you or invite you to share
your thoughts at the monthly meeting.
The process of contacting the Property manager is meant to improve the
communication and response time to the concerns and issues raised. Mike Spall and
Ray Leonard may be contacted at the main Greenacre number (813) 600-1100.
Their email address is [email protected]. As always the HOA monthly
meetings continue to be open for you to attend. At the beginning of each meeting,
there is a Homeowner's forum that allows 5 minutes per homeowner to discuss their
issue of concern.
Thank you for being an involved and active community. We recognize concerned
and caring neighbors make this such a wonderful place to live. For those who have
ideas and energy to share, please consider becoming involved in one of the HOA
committees.
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How to say NO!! Content provided by
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Be honest with yourself. Is your plate piled too high with deadlines
and obligations that you're trying to squeeze in between meetings?
Are you trying to cram too many activities into too little time? If
so, stress relief can be as straightforward as just saying no - or no
more.
Why say no?
There are countless worthy requests out there just waiting to
decrease the amount of free time you have, and increase your level
of stress. So, it's easy to create stressful situations in your life, if
you don't turn down requests for your time and talents.
Who will make costumes for the school play or coach your
children's Little League team if you don't? The answer may not be
simple, but you should still consider these reasons for making sure
it's not you.
Saying no can be good for you. Saying no is not a selfish act.
In fact, it may be the most beneficial thing that you can do for
your family and your other commitments. When you say no,
you'll be able to spend quality time on the things you've
already said yes to.
Saying no can allow you to try new things. Just because
you've always helped plan the company softball tournament
doesn't mean that you have to keep doing it forever: Saying no
will free up time to pursue other hobbies or interests.
Yes isn't always the best answer. If you're overcommitted and
under a lot of stress, you've got a much better chance of
becoming sick, tired or just plain old crabby, which doesn't
benefit you or anyone else.
It's important to recognize the power of other people. Let those
a round you come through. Although others may not do things
exactly the same way you would, you can learn a valuable
lesson by allowing others to help, while gaining treasured free
time.
When to say no Sometimes it's tough to determine which activities deserve your
time and attention. Use these strategies to evaluate obligations -
and opportunities - that come your way.
Find yourself. Saying no helps you prioritize the things that
are important to you. You'll gain time that you can commit to
the things that you really want to do, such as leaving work at a
reasonable hour to make time for a mind clearing run at the
end of the day. Examine your current obligations and overall
priorities before making any new commitments. Ask yourself
if the new commitment is important to you. If it's something
that you feel strongly about, by all means do it.
Weigh the yes-to-stress ratio. Is the new activity that you're
considering a short- or long-term commitment? Taking an
afternoon to bake a batch of cookies for the school bake sale
will take far less of your precious time than heading up the
school fundraising committee for an entire year. If an activity
is going to end up being another source of stress in your life -
especially for the long term - take a pass.
Let go of guilt. If
friends want to get
t o ge t h e r f o r a n
impromptu evening out
on the town when
y o u ' v e a l r e a d y
scheduled a quiet
evening at home with
your partner, it is okay to decline their offer. Do what you've
set out to do and don't veer off that path because of feelings of
guilt or obligation. It will only lead to additional stress in your
life
Keep your current commitments in check. If you have
relatives coming over for dinner, don't go overboard. Maybe
order a pizza or ask everyone to bring a dish to share.
Sleep on it. Are you tempted by a friend's invitation to
volunteer at your old alma mater or join a weekly golf league?
Take a day to think over the request and respond after you've
been able to assess your current commitments as well as the
new opportunity.
How to say no No. Nope. No thank you. See how simple it is to say one little
word that will allow you to take a pass on the things that aren't a
priority? Of course, there are always instances when it's just not
that easy. Here are some things to keep in mind when you need to
say no:
Practice full disclosure. Don't fabricate reasons to get out of an
obligation. The truth is always the best way to turn
Let them down gently. Many good causes land at your door,
and it can be tough to turn them down. Complementing the
person or group's effort while saying that you're unable to
commit at this time helps to soften the blow and keep you in
good graces.
Saying no won't be easy if you're used to saying yes all the time.
But learning to say no is an important part of simplifying your way
to a better, less stressful life for both you and your family.
2017 Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival
10-day Festival Celebrates Clearwater’s
Sugar Sand Beaches
“ALL OUT MUSIC!” will be the theme of the Sugar Sand Walk
Exhibit at the 4TH Annual Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival, April 14-23,
2017 on Clearwater Beach.
A 21,000-square-foot tent will be filled with intricate sand-sculpted
art crafted by ten world-class sculptors using Clearwater’s
internationally famous sugar sand. One thousand tons of Clearwater
sand will be brought to life featuring a musical journey through the
decades while celebrating America’s greatest hits and legends!
Each year, a new theme is featured. Team Sandtastic will return for
a fourth year to sculpt the exhibit and compete in the Master Sand
Sculpting Competition, which will allow visitors a chance to watch
the masters at work. The ten-day sculpting festival includes a
variety of free activities including, six nights of concerts on the
beach, sand sculpting clinics, speed sand demonstrations, a
children’s play area, extended Sunsets at Pier 60 hours, fireworks,
amusements and entertainment. Last year’s festival drew 30,000
visitors to the exhibit. More than 100,000 participants took
advantage of many of the free
activities during this fun filled
ten-day fun festival.
The festival is a joint
effort between Sunsets
at Pier 60 and the city
of Clearwater that has
become one of the most
popular activities of the
city of Clearwater’s annual
F u n ‘ n S u n F e s t i v a l .
Admission to the sculpture exhibit will be $10 for adults, $6 for
students ages 6 to 17 years old, and $8 for those 55 and older,
military personnel, police, firefighters and teachers (proper
identification required). Children five and younger will be admitted
free of charge with adult purchase. Adult and senior tickets include
a complimentary souvenir photo. Discounts are available for parties
of 25 or more.
For more information visit sugarsandfestival.com. Follow all the
activities leading to and during the festival at https://
www.facebook.com/Pier60SugarSandFestival
The purpose of the Sunsets at Pier 60 Daily Festival is to promote
Clearwater Beach and Pinellas County as a prime tourism
destination. The festival strives to enhance the guest experience by
encouraging longer stays while providing visitors additional evening
entertainment options following their days spent relaxing on the
beach.
Should You Wear
Shoes In Your House?
Unless you have a special
circumstance, you probably wear
shoes inside your house, but there
are actually several scientific
studies that suggest why that’s a
bad idea - and the reasons are
pretty gross.
Though some bacteria is good for
us, if you’ve ever gotten a
stomach virus, you’ll know that
other kinds of bacteria are not.
A study done by the University
of Arizona found an average of
421,000 different bacteria on
shoes. Coliforms, a bacterial
indicator of the level of sanitation
of foods and water (and
universally present in feces),
were detected on the bottoms of
96% of shoes.
In addition, E. coli was detected
on 27% of the shoes, along with
seven other kinds of bacteria,
including Klebsiella pneumoniae,
which can cause urinary tract
infection, and Serratia ficaria,
which can cause respiratory
infections.
“We walk through things like
bird droppings, dog waste and
germs on public restroom floors,
all of which are sources for E
coli,” says Kelly Reynolds,
Ph.D., a microbiologist and
professor at the University of
Arizona.
Researchers then wanted to know
about the transfer of bacteria
from shoes to uncontaminated
home floors. They discovered
that the transfer of bacteria from
shoes to home floors ranged from
90% to 99%.
D r . C h a r l e s G e r b a , a
microbiologist and professor at
the University of Arizona
commented, “The common
occurrence (96%) of coliform
and E. coli bacteria on the
outside of the shoes indicates
frequent contact with fecal
material, which most likely
originates from floors in public
restrooms or contact with animal
fecal material outdoors. Our
study also indicated that bacteria
can be tracked by shoes over a
long distance into your home or
personal space after the shoes
were contaminated wi th
bacteria.”
Public restroom floors have
been found to contain around
two million bacteria per square
inch, though the average toilet
seat contains only about 50 per
square inch.
In a study at the University of
Houston it was found that 39%
of shoes contained bacteria C.
diff (Clostridium difficile),
which is a public health
threat resistant to a number of
antibiotics. This bacteria can
c a u s e m u l t i p l e h e a l t h
conditions, including diarrhea.
Another home threat: Toxins Another study done by
t h e B a t t e l l e M e mo r i a l
institute found that toxins from
treating your lawn can easily be
tracked into the house.
Additionally, a study conducted
at Baylor University found that
people who live near asphalt
roads sealed with coal tar have
an increased risk of cancer from
toxins, and these toxins can be
tracked in by your shoes. Dr.
Reynolds commented, “Think
about rain water in the street. It
can have gasoline in it and
chemicals, and those get on
your shoes and can be brought
into your home.” However,
though she cautions about the
dangers of kinds of toxins, you
would most likely have to be
exposed many times over the
course of your life in order to
get sick.
The solution In the University of Arizona
study, researchers found that
washing shoes with detergent in
the washing machine reduced
the presence of bacteria by 90%
or more. In addition, you should
also clean your floors and
carpets using a disinfecting
carpet cleaner, such as a steam
cleaner.
In order to avoid all the hassle
and keep your house clean, the
experts say it’s best to leave
your shoes at the door whenever
possible.
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