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The Villages at Cypress Creek
Spring/Summer 2014
The Villages at Cypress Creek Website
A Resource for Community Documents
http://thevillagesatcypresscreek.net/
Vision Committees
Present Status Reports
Cris Torres (Ventana) Valedictorian “Extraordinairian”
Congratulations!
Ready or not,
the 2014 Hurricane Season is here …..
Let’s get ready!
Fairway Palms
Welcome New Residents!
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LaPaloma Newsmakers
Kim & Karen Dutchess are thrilled to announce the birth of their first granddaughter! Megan Louise arrived this past
December (December 20th) to join big brother, Reid. Mom and Dad, Erika and Bobby Haught, are the proud parents.
Fond farewell to Floyd, Caroline & Michael Middleton! The family has moved, with four-legged Buster in tow, to
Denver, Colorado. Floyd received a job promotion and will now be closer to headquarters. The Middletons will be so
missed!
Resident, Ashley Hubbell, and her mother, Carol, owners of SugarBritches Cake Company, invite you to call on them
for your next gathering! Specializing in custom cake decorating, SugarBritches offers
cakes, cupcakes, cookies, cake balls and other yummy, fun desserts. The master bakers
can be reached at 645.2929.
New residents, Ron & Kim Meany, were married on Saturday, April 29th! To the new-
lyweds, CONGRATULATIONS!
Pete & Judy Zeban with granddaughter, Melissa, and great grandson, Liam
(pictured here) recently attended a College Fair at Palmetto High School as “Rutgers
Recruiters”! Not hard to imagine that at 2 months old, Liam, all decked out in his Rut-
gers tee-shirt, did his part in soliciting interest in Pete’s and Melissa’s alma mater!
Ventana Newsmakers Carrie Barnett, resident for 13 years, has moved to Brandon to be closer to family. Carrie will be sorely missed by her
neighbors!
Marge Yarger was recently recognized for her charitable work and awarded the Presbyterian Women’s Honorary Life
Membership Award at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Sun City Center! Marge and husband, Dick, take a unique
interest in people and cultures and put that curiosity to use by traveling the world in a different way than most travelers
do ~ when “vacationing” in Africa, they lived in huts built by the Maasai tribes. CONGRATULATIONS and “thumbs
up” to Marge (& Dick)!
Steve & Debbie Wenz
3818 Cardenal Avenue
Ventana
Fred & Diane Winchester
1111 Golfview Woods Drive
Ron & Kim Meany
3634 Gaviota Drive
Lawrence & Lisa Brosch
814 Silverthorn Lane
Marc Centofante & Ashley Hubbell
3615 Gaviota Drive
LaPaloma
Dale Beard
3809 Gaviota Drive
Villa d’Este
Robert & Nancy Cooke
1019 Ventana Drive
Bill & Collene Sims
1618 Vistoso Lane
David & Elizabeth Carroll
910 Silverthorn Lane
Susan Harvey
1607 Vistoso Lane
Theresa Block
3804 Milflores Drive
Paul & Irene Jara
1603 Oracle Drive
Paul & Rosemary Raszkiewicz
3508 Concho Court
Exciting news! We have another significant community high school graduation to report!
Cris Torres (Ventana) graduated Valedictorian from Lennard High
School this year! Cris participated in the Dual Enrollment program
with Hillsborough Community College SouthShore Campus, literally
across the street, while attending Lennard. Dual Enrollment offers col-
lege courses to qualifying high school students. So, in addition to
graduating Valedictorian at Lennard, Cris has a two-year Associates
degree from HCC!
Cris is pictured here receiving the Hillsborough Community College Lennard Academy
Presidential Scholar 2014 Award from HCC SouthShore Campus President, Dr. Allen Witt.
Kyler Shane (Ventana)
Valedictorian of East Bay High School in 2005
Allison Oswalt (Ventana)
Valedictorian of East Bay High School in 2006
Olivia Martin (Ventana)
Valedictorian of Lennard High School in 2011
Julian Couture (Fairway Palms)
Salutatorian of Lennard High School in 2012
Trenton Couture (Fairway Palms)
Salutatorian of Lennard High School in 2013
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Congratulations
Community Brain Trust
Cris is added to the list of impressive graduates
in past years from the community
To All 2014 Graduates!
Great news from Judy Garrett!
“Since January of this year, we have sold 4 homes in LaPaloma, including our Parade of
Homes’ entry which sold before the Parade even started ~ there are currently 3 homes under construction. In Villa d’Este we sold 2 homes, with construction soon to start. We are looking forward to an even more prosperous second half of 2014! From the Staff here at the
Miller Florida Homes Sales Office, have a wonderful summer!” ~ Judy Garrett, Miller Florida Homes, Inc. Sales Manager
Miller Florida Homes Update
Landscape/Beautification Committee
Clockwise from upper left: Nikki Redding (Ventana); Steve Pennington
(Pennington Lawn Services); Bob Dickerson, Sandy Kloter (both from
LaPaloma); Dave Krug, Larry Ferrell (Unique Property Services, Inc.);
Frank Ramaizel (LaPaloma); Co-Chairs, Len & Dee Foster (LaPaloma);
and, Ernie Brown (LaPaloma)
Beautification improvement has begun on the Ventana Village entrance
with contract bidding currently taking place. Improvements to monuments
and landscaping on Cypress Village Boulevard at 19th Avenue and at SR
674 are also in the works.
Left to right: Kevin Kleinschmidt (LaPaloma) and Pastor Jack Palzer (Ventana) >>>>>
As part of the Landscape/Beautification Committee, Kevin and Jack assembled bids from
local companies to replace the lake fountain located near the entrance of The Golf Club at
Cypress Creek. The required paperwork has been completed and submitted. Estimated
completion time of this project is June/July.
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2014 Annual Association Meeting
This year’s Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, May 1st, at
the SouthShore Regional Library. A very informative and pro-
ductive meeting. Thank you to all who attended and partici-
pated!
After opening remarks from Adam Miller, President, Miller
Florida Homes, the MPOA budget was reviewed by Dave
Krug, Unique Property Services, Inc., and subsequently, ap-
proved by attending residents. Board seat election of Frances
Hereford (LaPaloma) also took place. Congrats to Frances!
The Members of the Vision Committees (formed as a result of the October 2013
Community Vision Meeting) also gave their reports at the Meeting.
Pictured here from Miller Florida Homes, left to right:
Adam Miller, President; Anita Coita, ; Judy
Garrett, Vice President, Operations Manager, Sales
& Marketing; and, Tom Beatty, Vice President,
Building Operations Manager Pictured here from Unique Property Services, Inc., left
to right: Larry Ferrell and Dave Krug
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2014 Annual Association Meeting (continued)
Security Committee
Left to right: Bill Borrer, Al Eastlack (both from Ventana); Co-Chair
Russ Safford (LaPaloma); Mike McCall (St. Moritz Security Patrol);
Vito Sernas (Ventana); and, in front, Co-Chair Tom Rose
(LaPaloma); not pictured: Gene Woods (LaPaloma) and Steve Ship-
man (Ventana)
Solutions to improving the privacy and security of the berm between
Ventana and Villa d’Este are being explored as well as possible com-
munity security cameras.
Traffic/Safety Committee
Left to right: Chairman Pat Patterson (Ventana); Nikki Redding,
Steve Shipman (Ventana). Not present: Mike Eades (Ventana).
Safety improvements are being researcjed for residents entering and
exiting Ventana Village from Cypress Village Boulevard. The Cy-
press Village Boulevard and 19th Avenue intersection is also being
reviewed. Committee Members had a meeting with County officials.
A traffic study will be completed by the County. Further action will
take place based on the results of the traffic study.
Recreation Committee
Left to right: Chuck Gausche (Villa d’Este); Ron & Sandy
Knight (LaPaloma); and Sonny Lazar (Montero); not pictured:
Rene Gausche (Villa d’Este) and Pete Zeban (LaPaloma)
The Committee has identified recreational options for the commu-
nity which are listed below. Please take a minute to visit our web-
site and complete the Survey. Thank you!
Website: Visit http://thevillagesatcypresscreek.net and look for “Recreation Committee Survey” on left vertical menu
on Home Page for Survey.
Which of the following options would you prefer?
- Multi-purpose field for sports activities
- Gym
- Other suggestion
- No amenities needed
Please give us your comments or concerns
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The 12th Annual Community Garage Sale
The Siberian Husky Rescue of Florida profited as well
at the Sale! Terry & Sharon Knight (LaPaloma) do-
nated their Sale profits ($230) to benefit a charity very
near and dear to their hearts, the Siberian Husky Res-
cue of Florida. Pictured here with Terry & Sharon is
their rescued Husky, Kona.
Word on the street has it that cruising traffic proved very
profitable for many! From household knickknacks and fur-
niture to exercise equipment and a golf cart to a lemonade
stand, money pockets were bulging ~ with fun community
spirit running rampant!
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In Matters of Our Domain From the Property Manager’s Desk
Water Restrictions
New water restrictions, effective March 1st, state that:
Irrigation must be accomplished prior to 8am or after 6pm.
Any one zone of a property may only be watered once during the allowable day, NOT both in the morning and
evening.
Use of wading pools or other recreational devices shall be discharged or emptied onto a lawn or landscape area
requiring irrigation.
These rules apply to all sources of water including well water and surface water.
Visit the County website for more details: www.hillsboroughcounty.org/water
Design Review Committee
PLEASE NOTE: For planning purposes, Design Review Committee Applications are reviewed once a month ~ please
be aware that it may take up to 30 days to receive a response from the Committee.
Also, according to the Association declaration, trash receptacles should not be visible from the street or any privately
owned site.
Pets
The Association has been receiving complaints regarding pet owners not cleaning up after their pets. There has also been
an increase in complaints regarding residents allowing their dogs to disturb neighbors.
Every resident has a responsibility to clean up after their pet and to keep the pet on a leash. They should not allow the
dog to be a nuisance to their neighbors. This is not only stated in the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Cypress
Creek M.P.O.A., it is also a Hillsborough County Ordinance (00-26).
Failure to abide by these rules, can result not only in fines from the Association, but also the County. No one wants to
see fines brought against residents, or see any residents lose their pets, due to non-compliance. Please be a responsible
pet owner, and a good neighbor.
And just recently, it has come to the attention of the Landscape/Beautification Committee that individuals walking their
pets have been leaving the bags used to pick up after their pet, with pet droppings, along the Ventana wall on Cypress
Village Boulevard and also in the front yard of a vacant house on Ventana Drive. Please refrain from disposing of the
bags in this manner. It’s very inconsiderate of our residents.
If you have any questions regarding the above information, please contact us at 879.1139 or [email protected].
- Dave Krug/Larry Ferrell
Unique Property Services, Inc
Occasionally, outside solicitors are distributing fliers to our neighborhoods, and even knocking on doors. We do NOT allow solicitations in The Villages at Cypress Creek. If you happen to observe outsiders distributing fliers, please feel free to inform these
individuals that this is not allowed OR, if need be, please do not hesitate to call the Sheriff’s Office 247.8200 or 911. Thank you!
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Our New and Improved Community Website
We’re happy to announce that our community website has been updated!
Check it out! Let us know what you think!
http://thevillagesatcypresscreek.net/
Reason to celebrate!
July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day
celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83).
In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies, then fighting in the revolutionary struggle, weighed a
resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in
favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document
drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th is celebrated as the birth of American inde-
pendence ~ Happy Birthday to us!
Happy Independence Day!
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Start now to prepare your hurricane survival kit for you, your family and your pets, with food,
water, medicine and batteries. Be sure to secure important documents in waterproof bags or
containers.
Pre-register special needs of elderly residents that need assistance for a Special Needs Shelter.
Early registration allows emergency officials to quickly identify and check on those that need
medical attention. Special Needs applications are available by calling Hillsborough County's
Infoline at 272.5900 or the Hillsborough County Health Department 307.8015 x6006.
Make sure you are prepared to evacuate if the order is issued. The designated shelters in our
area are: Beth Shields Middle School, 15732 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin, (this location is
wheelchair-accessible with ADA-accessible restrooms) and is a County-staffed pet friendly
shelter ~ bring cage, food, water, medications and proof of vaccinations; and, Earl J. Lennard High School, 2342 Shell
Point Road East in Ruskin (this location is wheelchair-accessible with ADA-accessible restrooms).
Make sure you keep up with weather developments and official instructions as storms form so you have plenty of time
to secure your home, boat, pets and family.
The 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially began on June 1st and ends on November 30th.
On May 23rd, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued their 2014 Atlantic hurri-
cane season outlook. NOAA is forecasting a slightly slower-than-average storm season, with 8 to 13 named storms,
including 3 to 6 hurricanes, with 1 or 2 of those being major ones.
The lukewarm outlook assumes El Niño will arrive by the heart of the season in mid-August. Also, sea surface tempera-
tures in the tropical Atlantic are expected to be about average. (El Niño is the large-scale weather pattern that suppresses
storm formation by producing strong vertical shear in the upper atmosphere.)
Yet, NOAA notes that even during otherwise slow seasons, the United States coastline still could be hit by a powerful
system. Robert Molleda, National Weather Service, notes that strong storms have hit Florida during El Niño years.
In 2004, when El Niño developed prior to the start of the season, Hurricanes Charley, Ivan, Frances and Jeanne hit.
“The real message is that any section of our coastline can be hit by a severe tropical storm, and a single storm can cause
tremendous havoc,” says Kathryn Sullivan, NOAA Administrator. Be prepared!
Here are some reminders on ways to keep your family, pets and belongings safe:
Detailed hurricane preparedness information can be found in the
Hillsborough County 2014 Hurricane Guide available at post offices,
fire stations and public libraries.
2014 Hurricane Season is here
Emergency E-News Subscription Service During any emergency, get official Hillsborough Country information as it is disseminated. If you’d like to sign-up for
this emergency e-news service, please visit this website and you’ll receive news releases and other timely information
directly from Hillsborough County: http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/communications/notify/enewssubscription.cfm
Your email address will only be used for this purpose.
Pete Zeban (LaPaloma) has time to spare and time to share ~ Time Share Weeks (all RCI affiliates)!
Orange Lake Resort (Orlando); maximum 8 people; condo in East Village at Orange Lake; #1 Resort in USA
Location has a water park and Animal Kingdom is close by; Jacuzzi in unit; 4 golf courses,
restaurants, kids’ playland arcade and many more features!
Also, for about $500 enjoy a stay in Ft. Lauderdale; Harrisonburg, VA;
Bushkill Falls, PA just to name a few ~ many places to choose from!
Many locations available and prices are negotiable on length of stay
Call Pete Zeban (LaPaloma) 642.9575 or [email protected] for more information!
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Theater at the Firehouse
Visiting theater groups, film screenings, and our Family Theater Series provide a wide
range of evening and matinee performances to entertain all ages.
Firehouse Pub
Experience top-quality entertainment as you enjoy drinks and snacks in a relaxed, intimate space. Live music of nearly
every genre from jazz to show tunes, comedy shows and more are all on tap at the Firehouse Pub!
Artist in Residence Program
Firehouse Residency public programs provide direct and intensive experience with significant artists, performers and
writers in a full range of the arts.
Summer Arts Camps & Studios
Discover your great summer adventure at the Firehouse Cultural Center! We are offering 4 one-week programs filled
with fun, exciting, creative activities. Arts Camps for ages 8–10 and Arts Studios for ages 11–14.
FCC Film Series
The Firehouse screens the best independent films from around the world in a wide range of genres, in partnership with
the Gasparilla International Film Festival. These are award-winning independent films rarely seen outside the Festival
Circuit.
Workshops & Classes
Intensive working retreats & workshops conducted by visiting artists. For-credit classes offered by Hillsborough Com-
munity College. Figure Drawing Group, open to all, working from a live model. Theater & Improv classes offered in
partnership with the Patel Conservatory. The Brenda Knowles ‘Inside Journalism Series.’
So what will you learn at the Firehouse?
Call today for more information! 645.7651
The Firehouse Cultural Center Presents …..
101 1st Avenue NE, Ruskin
645.7651
www.firehouseculturalcenter.org
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Actors Against Alzheimer’s Join Actors Against Alzheimer’s for
“Unforgettable”, a musical walk down memory
lane!
Friday, September 19th at 6:30pm
United Methodist Church
Joining the evening’s Hosts, Dan Tackitt and Fran Eckert (LaPaloma), are local favorites Ellen Kleinschmidt
(LaPaloma), Barbara VanEycken, Teri and Alex Council, Kathy Straub, Michael Boyer, Alex Burns, Lew Resseguie
and Brian Kleinschmidt (a former LaPaloma resident). Making their first appearance in Sun City Center area is
singer, Mika McGee, and Roger Zwieg (former Fairway Palms resident) on the saxophone.
A special appearance by “George Burns” and “Gracie Allen”, aka Ed Brown and Jeanne Naish, plus a couple of swing
dancers, will round out a fun evening filled with music from the 1930’s to the present. Tickets for “Unforgettable” are
available at United Methodist Church are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
United Methodist Church: 1210 Del Webb Boulevard West 634.2539
All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Team Actors Against Alzheimer’s for
their local Walk To End Alzheimer’s, which will be held in Sun City Center in October.
LaPaloma residents, Fran Eckert and Ellen Kleinschmidt, will be participating in
the Walk. For further information, to donate, or to join Actors Against Alz-
heimer’s, contact Ellen at 789.8271.
Did you know?
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain's nerve cells, or neurons, resulting in
loss of memory, thinking and language skills, and behavioral changes.
These neurons, which produce the brain chemical, or neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, break connections with other nerve
cells and ultimately die. For example, short-term memory fails when Alzheimer's disease first destroys nerve cells in the
hippocampus, and language skills and judgment decline when neurons die in the cerebral cortex.
Two types of abnormal lesions clog the brains of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease: Beta-amyloid plaques (sticky
clumps of fibers composed largely of the protein tau) that build up inside nerve cells. Although these structures are hall-
marks of the disease, scientists are unclear whether they cause it or are a byproduct of it.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, or loss of intellectual function, among people aged 65 and
older.
Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging.
The origin of the term, Alzheimer’s disease, dates back to 1906 when Dr. Alois Alzheimer, a German physician, pre-
sented a case history before a medical meeting of a 51-year-old woman who suffered from a rare brain disorder. A brain
autopsy identified the plaques and tangles that today characterize Alzheimer’s disease.
“We all have a reason to end Alzheimer’s”
761 Cortaro Drive
633.9771
www.Curves.com
The Eye Associates
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Join today and receive FREE membership for the SUMMER MONTHS!
Call 633.9771 today!
Are you aware of all of the services offered at The Eye Associates? Eyecare, Eye Surgery, Optical, Cosmetic,
Hearing and Dermatology ~ here are all of the details!
Eyecare Services
Comprehensive eye exams, NEW Bladeless laser cataract surgery with the Lensx® laser, FREE clear lens replace-
ment screening, corneal transplants (including DSAEK and DALK); treatment of Glaucoma, dry eyes, macular de-
generation and diabetic eye conditions and FREE Lasik screenings.
Cosmetic Services
FREE cosmetic screenings, eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty), laser skin rejunenation, Botox and dermal fillers
(Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane) and Obagi Medical Skincare products.
Dermatology Services
General, medical and cosmetic dermatology, skin cancer diagnosis and treatment; Blu-U-Light therapy (for precan-
cers); Laser skin rejunenation, Sculptra®, and Aesthetic fillers (Juvederm, Restylane and Radiesse).
Hearing Services
FREE hearing evaluations, hearing aids (batteries and repair), FREE 30-day money back guarantee.
The Eye Associates ~ “Sight for Life and So Much More™”
779 Cortaro Drive
634.2020
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AAA Travel Group
With a new (returning) Head Coach, new General Manager, loads of key acquisitions during Free Agency, the
just completed NFL Draft of some great new talent, and even upgrades at Raymond James Stadium, the Tampa
Bay Buccaneers are primed to have an outstanding 2014 season.
I wanted to make you all aware of a really great ‘deal’ if any of you, or people you may know, are interested in
purchasing single-game tickets for this coming Bucs’ season. When AAA Members buy single-game Bucs
tickets at their local AAA office they save $5 - $9 per ticket off of the price they’d pay at the gate… AND there’s
no Ticketmaster fee; they’re also a lot less expensive than buying tickets from StubHub, NFL Ticket Exchange, or
any other online brokers. Stop into our office for a (color-coded) flyer showing available locations and ticket
prices for all of this season’s home games.
On a ‘semi-related’ note – During hockey season AAA has a very similar deal for Tampa Bay Lightning tickets
when AAA Members purchase single game tickets at their local office – and we’re working hard to get a simi-
lar program for the Tampa Bay Rays.
“Can’t wait ‘til August - GO BUCS!”
~ David Miller, Field Manager
717 Cortaro Drive
633.4880
www.AAASouth.com
Cypress Creek Golf Club
Wednesdays The People’s Menu!
Six items under $10 each
Thursdays Family Night!
Kids under 12 eat for FREE with paid adult entrée
Fridays All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry, only $9.95!
Saturdays Steak and Prime Rid Night!
Sundays Brunch! with FREE Mimosa
Lunch
Tuesdays through Saturdays
11am to 4pm
Dinner
Wednesdays through Sundays
4pm to 8pm
Brunch
Sundays
10am to 4pm
1011 Cypress Village Boulevard
634.8888
www.cypresscreekgolfclub.com
Cypress Vac and Sew
Total Imaging Centers-Sun City is having a Ribbon-Cutting/Open house on Tuesday, June 24th, from 12 to 1pm,
showing off our new high-field MRI and recent renovations. We will be providing refreshments and some giveaways.
Our Radiologists are all Board-Certified and always on-site. Our ARRT certified technicians are friendly, caring and are
sensitive to your needs. All of the staff at Total Imaging understands that you may be feeling scared or nervous about
your exams and make it their priority to treat you with respect, compassion and provide the most comfortable experience
for you from the minute you walk through our doors. ~ Nicole Jeremie, Marketing Manager
BubbaQue’s
.... is now open for “barbeque, etc.”, check it out!
Total Imaging
3862 Sun City Boulevard
642.9299
707.4126
…. has moved!
Still located in The Home Depot/Bealls plaza, the new shop is bigger and better!
Owner, Sherri Huffman, bought Cypress Vac and Sew 13 years ago, and operated it mostly as a place that sold and
repaired sewing machines and vacuum cleaners. Soon thereafter she saw a need for a larger operation, a place where
classes could be held, fabric sold and handmade items made and sold on consignment to the public. Thus, the new digs!
She can fix just about any sewing machine or vacuum clearn make or model as long as the parts are still available. Sherri
is especially proud that her new store is big enough to not only allow for instructional classes but also to display the rows
and rows of fabric she sells, along with many items made by hand, from purses to pillows ~ she has accomplished her
goal!
Cypress Vac and Sew offers embroidery classes at 1pm on Thursdays and quilting classes begin at 10am on Mondays.
There is a children’s sewing class on Saturday mornings and a beginner’s adult sewing class is also planned. To find out
more about the shop, repair work, machines or any of the classes, call 634.8793!
3804 Sun City Center Boulevard
634.8793
www.cypressvacandsew.com
3858 Sun City Center Boulevard
(former location of Seafood Dive)
634.3100
Sequoia Financial Group, LLC (Sequoia) recently opened an office here in The Villages at Cypress Creek.
Since the founding of the award-winning firm 20 years ago, Sequoia Financial Group has focused on planning, passion
and fanatical client service. Sequoia strongly believes that financial planning should revolve solely around you. Ouir mis-
sion is to help you get what you want out of life. And we’re passionate about it. As a premier independent financial advisor,
our salaried, non-commission professionals have access to a variety of investment solutions and resources. That means our
recommendations are based solely on what works best for you, not us. When working with Sequoia, you are always in con-
trol.
As our client, we know you will come with your own set of unique needs. Your time is a precious commodity. You want
advisors who monitor your plan and communicate often to help you maximize your results as your assets continue to grow.
Retirees want a time-tested and proven asset allocation strategy, access to non-proprietary products, and to know that you
can trust your advisor to help keep your portfolio on track. Business owners need a professional advisor who is instinctive
about balancing the business’ growth (e.g., capital needs) with your individual wealth. Financial independence, business
succession and security for future generations are paramount as well.
Whether you’re just starting out, passing down your business or retiring in search of new adventures, we stay with you
every single step of the way.
Our advisors bring clients the experience of large national firms but sincerely believe that superb client service is what
makes us unique. We are selective in our hiring, bringing on grounded, responsive, proactive and energetic professionals
who will continue in our tradition of treating clients like family. We are an integrated, collaborative firm that uses personal
contact and the latest in technology to provide a seamless and truly enjoyable experience for our clients.
To demonstrate our passion about what we do and how we help our clients, we have gone a step farther than most in assur-
ing an excellent client service experience. In addition to attentive service by your own financial advisor, each client has full
access to our Service Excellence Group. The select group of dedicated professionals exists solely to assist our clients and
planners in any way necessary to provide yet another layer of communication and support. We also have a deep well of re-
sources to aid business owners in their companies’ growth, including Cohen & Company, Ltd., Algonquin Advisors, LLC,
Schwab Institutional, ValMark Securities, Inc., and close contacts with attorneys and other professional advisors.
“Sequoia Financial group was once again recognized by Barron’s in their 2014 Top Advisor listings. Sequoia’s passion-
ate and dedicated team is incredibly proud to be included on this prestigious list,” said Chris Redhead, Executive Vice
President of Sequoia. “We have strategically focused on investing in the right people to create the right team for our cli-
ents. Our approach has always been slightly different, and it’s really paying off.” ~ Chris Redhead
Barron’s is America’s premier financial weekly magazine, with in-depth news reports and analyses on global financial mar-
kets. Its Top 1,000 Advisor ranking is based on data provided by over 4,000 of the nation’s most productive advisors. Data
provided includes assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and phil-
anthropic work.
We hope you take a moment to get to know us just a little better through our web experience .www.sequoia-financial.com.
Check out our guiding service principles by which we operate, our resources and service offerings, and of course, our pro-
fessionals. We look forward to getting to know you when the time is right! ~ Chris Redhead, Executive Vice President
Sequoia Financial Group LLC
823 Cypress Village Boulevard
289.0551
www.sequoia-financial.com
Palm Garden
Rosie Korfant of JSA Medical Group is Running for Honorary Mayor
Sun City Senior Living offers a full spectrum of services and amenities, and will coordinate with you the program that
meets your needs. A staff member will talk with you and, together, select the appropriate level of care:
Assisted Living
If maintaining your independence, while enjoying the comfort of help available when you need it, is important to you, look
no further.
Memory Care
For individuals experiencing progressive memory loss or dementia, nothing is more important than finding a securie envi-
ronment with a caring staff that treats all residents with dignity and respect they deserve.
Respite Care
We provide relief for family caregivers, too. Seniors who need assistance can reside with us while a caregiver takes a vaca-
tion, attends to other matters, or enjoys a respite from caregiving.
Short-Term Stays
As easy way to transition from hospital to home is with a short-term stay. Experience all the amenities of our community
for a few days, a week or a month.
Call me, I’d be happy to give you a tour of our facilities! ~ Brenda Bates, Community Relations Director
Sun City Senior Living
The Honorary Mayor’s Race of Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce is a
win/win/win for all involved! The candidate(s) choose a designated 501c3
charity to which one half of the monies the candidate raises are donated, with
the other half donated to the SCC Chamber.
Rosie Korfant, Activities Coordinator at JSA Medical Group chose Good
Samaritan Mission as her charity of choice and “throws her hat into the
ring” for the Mayor’s Race in late June! The fundraising takes place be-
tween July 4th and August 15th only, with the last efforts finished up at the
August Chamber luncheon on August 21st. The candidate with the MOST
monies raised is the winner as “Honorary Mayor.” But ALL the designated
charities, as well as the Chamber of Commerce, are winners too! Donations for
“Mayor Rosie” accepted at JSA Medical Group after July 4th.
>>>> This just in …..!
JSA Medical Group will host the 2nd annual Hurricane EXPO on Thursday, August 21st, from 2 to 4pm, which will remind
the local citizenry about the importance of being ready for ANY emergency, especially a hurricane. Participants will be Ja-
hayra Disla (JSA Medical Group), Shirley Allen (South Bay Hospital), Robin Watt (Sun City Center EMS), Bill Palmer
(Honor Flight of West Central Florida), and Robin Roberts (Critter Mama Animal Rescue). The Home Depot will interact
with the crowd. Bay News 9 Meteorologist, Diane Kacmarik, is the Presenting Speaker. Last year‘s EXPO drew over 300
attendees. ~ Rosie Korfant, Activities Coordinator
787 Cortaro Drive
634.2500
www.JSAMedicalGroup.com
3855 Upper Creek Drive
633.3333
www.PacificaSeniorLiving.com
Be Healthy, Stay Fit, It’s Your Choice!
Summertime = Sun and Fun!
Heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat
stroke, can be problems for people enjoying outdoor ac-
tivities in the hot summer months. A heat-related illness
occurs when the body is not able to regulate (control) its
temperature. If left untreated, a heat illness can lead to
serious complications, even death. If detected and treated
early, however, most serious problems stemming from
heat-related illnesses can be avoided.
The body and temperature
The body’s main center for heat regulation is the hypo-
thalamus, a part of the brain that secretes substances that
control metabolism (the chemical processes occurring in
the body). Normal body temperature is balanced through
heat production and heat loss. As a person is exposed to
high heat and humidity, the body temperature rises.
Most of the body’s methods for heat loss depend on the
environmental, or outside, temperature being lower than
the body’s temperature. When the outside temperature is
high, the main source of heat loss is evaporation, when
perspiration on the skin changes from liquid to vapor. If
humidity if high, however, sweat cannot evaporate easily.
Heat cramps
What are heat cramps?
Heat cramps are muscle pains or spasms that may occur
with strenuous activity. They usually affect the muscles of
the abdomen, arms or legs. Heat cramps usually affect
people who sweat a lot during strenuous activity. They
also may be a symptom of heat exhaustion (see below).
How are heat cramps treated?
Stop any activity and rest in a cool place.
Drink plenty of fluids (re-hydrate). Consider
sports drinks.
Be sure to stretch before activity.
Seek medical attention if:
The cramps continue for more than one hour or recur with
activity
Heat exhaustion
What is heat exhaustion?
Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can develop
after spending a long time in high temperatures and not
drinking enough fluids. Elderly people, people with high
blood pressure, and people working or exercising in a hot
environment are most at risk for heat exhaustion.
The SUN IS OUT and YOU SHOULD BE TOO!
Here’s how to be smart about it all!
What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?
Symptoms, or warning signs, of heat exhaustion include:
Muscle cramps
Heavy sweating
Weakness
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Pale skin color
Fainting
In addition, the person’s skin may be cool and moist. His
or her pulse may be quick and weak, and breathing may be
quick and shallow. If untreated, heat exhaustion may pro-
gress to heat stroke.
How is heat exhaustion treated?
It is important for the person with symptoms to cool off.
Try the following cooling measures:
Stop any activity and take the person to a cool
place, such as a shaded area or air-conditioned
room.
Have the person rest with his or her legs elevated.
Apply cool towels to the person’s skin.
Give the person a drink of a cool, non-alcoholic
beverage.
If participating in sports, take off any extra equip-
ment and helmets.
Seek immediate medical attention if:
The symptoms are severe
The person has heart problems or high blood pressure
Heat stroke
What is heat stroke?
Heat stroke is a more severe heat-related illness. It results
from the total failure of the body’s heat regulation system.
This occurs when the body’s temperature rises rapidly, the
sweating system fails and the body cannot cool down.
Heat stroke is a medical emergency. It can cause perma-
nent disability or even death. Call 911 immediately! And
in the meantime, do whatever you can do to cool the per-
son down: get into shade/air conditioning, ice bath, apply
towels drenched in ice water, and give the person some-
thing cool and non-alcoholic to drink.
Be Smart! Be Cool and Stay Cool!
property management company address
Dave Krug, Unique Property Services, Inc.
1207 North Himes Avenue, Suite 3
Tampa FL 33607
phone: 879.1139 — fax: 879.1039
June
2nd Terry Vorhees; 5th Doris Bennett,
James Berg; 8th Barb Monahan; 11th
Bev Vorhees; 13th Jeremy Kloter;
14th Gib Larson; 18th Marion Rupert;
21st Tony Cocchiola, Billy Hereford,
Judy Higgins; 23rd Sue Prophet
July
2nd Bill DiPaolo; 4th Natalia Torres;
5th Helmut Klee; 8th Lenore Swaffer;
9th Carol Bajema, Joe Bertini; 10th
Nicholas Tedder; 11th Gage Sweat,
Dot Eastlack; 12th Teresa Bertini;
15th Marcia Kickliter; 17th Len Fos-
ter; 18th Harry Psenisky; 22nd Joe
Kickliter; 23rd Mary Larson
Birthday Announcements
August
2nd Cecelia Cocchiola, Jen Tedder; 5th
Jan Kendall, Sandy Knight; 6th John
Libroth; 10th Neal Foster; 11th Judy
Zeban; 12th Patricia Commons; 13th
Carol Couture, Jack Eckert; 15th Jim
Burch; 18th Jack Allender; 19th Bob
Lubinski; 20th Ted Hyde; 21st Sarah
Cope; 22nd Trudy Santa-Lucia; 23rd
Ron Knight; 27th Chase Kendall
September
6th Jared Kickliter; 8th Cory Kloter; 9th
Jordan Palzer; 10th Elke Kellogg; 11th
Reese Hunter, Trent Kloter; 15th
Courtney Sweat; 18th Maxine Safford;
19th Todd Tedder; 20th Vincent Genco;
21st Dianna Sweat; 22nd Margaret Myers;
24th Carolyn Zurlinden; 25th Philip Cun-
ningham; 26th Charles Commons; 29th
Fran Eckert
October
3rd Don Aude, Sam Farrar; 5th Arlene
McGannon; 7th Michael Sweat; 8th Aus-
tin Bertini; 10th Mary Brown; 11th Robert
Lee; 12th D. Kay Psenisky; 21st Carol
DiPaolo; 23rd Derek Prophet; 25th Bob
Rupert; 30th Al Lockie; 31st Karen
Dutchess
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and events here in The Villages at Cypress Creek. If you are not currently re-
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emails, Neighborhood Watch alerts, etc., please send your address to me. Be
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Attention Residents and Business Managers! This Newsletter is for you and about you. Please contact us with
your “article of interest” — a new addition to the family, special accomplishment, a promotion your business may be
offering, etc. The deadline for submission of articles for the Fall 2014 newsletter is Friday September 26 2014
Mimi Rose ([email protected]) 633.0677
review, we find more money for the clients. For more informa-
tion, call John at 645.4829.
Sparkle N Sprinkle is a rubber stamp company that manufac-
tures an eclectic mix of rubber stamps. Our family-owned busi-
ness is committed to providing you with quality products for all
of your Cardmaking, Scrapbooking and Paper Crafting
needs. Sparkle N Sprinkle specializes in hand-mixed emboss-
ing powders and glitters with one of the largest selections
available! We also have a variety of rubber stamps that are
made in the USA and are offered as rubber only, ready for your
acrylic blocks, mounted on wood or as Stamp Sets, available
rubber only or on cling cushion stored on a laminated color
storage sheet ready to use on your acrylic blocks. Owners,
Margaret & George Myers (Ventana) have been in business
for over 15 years. Stop in their shop at: 3016 East College
Avenue (next to Tax Collector at SunPoint Shopping Center)
Phone numbers are (local) 642.0940 and (non-local)
888.901.9173 www.sparklensprinkle.com
Jean Aldrich (LaPaloma) is your Mattress Firm connection!
Drop in and see Jean for your sleep needs. Mattress Firm is
located at 10427 Gibsonton Drive, next to Lowes. 672.4700
Bob Thompson (LaPaloma) has become a real estate agent
and has joined Keller Williams Realty. He’s ready to assist
you, your family and friends in buying or selling real estate.
His goal is to provide "Quality Service to Quality Clients".
633.4200 Email: [email protected]
David Young (LaPaloma) has started a new job with PRP
Wines International. PRP sells all natural wines from all over
the world by in-home wine tastings. We sell the tastings for
$49 dollars. I would come to the customer’s home with 6 or
more bottles of wine that we select for the customer, based on
what they have told us they like. I will provide information
about each wine, and at the end, the customer gets to keep the
wines. We like to have parties of 4 to 10 people. Because I am
new, they will let me do the tastings at no charge to help me get
new accounts. We do custom bottles for businesses to give out
as gifts. 634-5448 home 203-530-5306 cell
Ashley Hubbell (LaPaloma) and her mother, Carol, owners of
SugarBritches Cake Company, invite you to call them for
your next gathering! Specializing in custom cake decorating,
SugarBritches offers cakes, cupcakes, cookies, cake balls and
other fun and yummy desserts, the master bakers can be
reached at 645.2929.
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I am the new owner of Pets, Paws, & Beyond. We have been
in business since 2005 and I have been a pet-sitter for 4
years. We are bonded and insured and a member of Pets Sitters
International. I will come to your home and provide love, atten-
tion, and exercise for your pets. House-sitting is also available
for those times when you are away and would like someone to
check in on your home. Give me a call for your pet or home
needs. Sandy Kloter (LaPaloma) 390.7759. Check out my web-
site www.petspawsandbeyond.com
Weeds in your garden choking your flowers of love? If you
have weeds in your garden or if grass is growing between your
shrubs, call Louise Ramaizel (LaPaloma) and she will come
pull them for you for $10 per hour. No noise, no machines, no
poison, just old-fashioned hard-working clean up of your garden.
If your shrubs need pruning or you want to add some color
plants, Louise will help you do that work for you too. Please call
633-0888 for an appointment. Louise prefers to work in the
morning. That's the best time to reach her too.
Computer and Network Services ~ for wireless, upgrades/
repairs, virus removal, call Shawn Kloter (LaPaloma), Network
Engineer 424.6048 [email protected] “trusted service since
2005”
China Wok, Chinese restaurant located in Sun Point Plaza, is
owned by Ventana residents — Quan Yong Chen and Yu Chun
Cao! Drop by or call 645.8088 to order up!
Massage Therapy ~ Home visits by Mary Hunter (Fairway
Palms), Licensed & Insured MA31372. 634.1367.
Clean To Perfection ~ The Detail-Oriented Cleaning People.
We'll make your home sparkle and shine, $25 off your first clean-
ing Call Paulette (Ventana) now for your free In-Home Esti-
mate.900.4140 www.Cleantoperfection.biz
Candle DeLight is back in business! For your delight, candles
of all types, over 100 molds. Save on energy and get romantic.
Give us a call and we will fit your needs. Discount prices! Pete
& Judy Zeban (LaPaloma) 642.9575
John Smith (Ventana) operates the H&R Block offices in
Apollo Beach, Ruskin and Sun City Center. Certified tax profes-
sionals are available 7 days a week; we are well versed in the
most recent tax law changes such as the New Home Owner's
Credit, the Hiring Incentives to restore Employment Act, and the
Health Coverage Tax Credit. We also fix 'Free Tax Returns.' In
the current economy many people are choosing the free clinics to
get their return prepared. We see many of those people in our
offices with IRS letters during the summer, needing help with
audits. We also offer a service called "Second Look" where we
review tax returns to find more money. In over 80% of those we
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