Feb-Mar 2020

Leap Year Kicks-Off

With Important Meetings

($000)

In This Issue

New Tampa

Business Update

Page 1

I-75 Regional Express

Corridor

Page 1

Urban Air Opens

A New Main Street

Page 2

TPWC Inducts

2020 Board

Page 3

TECO Places Vehicle

Barriers

Page 4

Zoning Change

Requested

Page 5

FAQrsquos For Living In

Tampa Palms

Page 6

Community-Wide

Yard Sale

Page 8

Express Lanes I-75

From BB Downs To Manatee

Tampa Palms was contacted by an engineer

with the firm retained by FDOT to conduct

the PDampE study examining plans to improve

I-75 specifically enhancing I-75 as a part of

Floridarsquos Interstate and Strategic Intermodal

System to become a Regional North-South

Express Lane Corridor with the addition of

four new lanes (two in each direction) from

BB Downs to Manatee County

There will be a presentation in advance of

the regular CDD meeting to provide local

residents with information about the study

and about the project

Wednesday February 12 6 PM

Compton Park

FDPT deems preserving

the operational integrity

and regional functionali-

ty of I-75 as critical to

mobility in this region

Future traffic demand

along this stretch of I-75

is anticipated to increase

by about 50 percent by

the year 2025

Further this corridor is

also designated as an

emergency evacuation

route

New Tampa Business

Environment Examined

Late in 2019 driven by citizen concerns

about the numerous business closings in

New Tampa Councilman Viera worked

with Mayor Castor to engage the University

of South Floridarsquos College of Public Affairs

in a study of the business climate that exists

in New Tampa

The USF Team led by Dr

Ronald Sanders who is Director

of the College of Public Affairs

where he oversees graduate

work in the public sector

Councilman Viera and Tampa Palms will be

hosting a feedback session featuring the

USF study team to review the information

gathered on the subject

Mayor Castor who will attend and will

make opening remarks

Monday February 3 2020 6 PM Tampa Palms Compton Park 16101 Compton Drive

If your schedule permits Councilman Viera

invites you to attend RSVP Bran-

nonJordanLazotampagovnet

FDOT Graphic

Excitement To The BJrsquos Mall

Grand Opening Sat Jan 25th

Urban Air Trampoline Park opened in Market Square (also known as the BJrsquos Mall) just steps from Tampa Palms Urban Air New Tampa is one of 65 Urban Air parks New Tampa features Indoor Coaster Warrior Course Climbing Walls and much more Urban Air was founded by Michael Browning in 2011 Browning says he imagined a place where kids could play safely indoors while parents had space to work or relax

Warren Kinsler Pres of New Tampa Inc owner of the mall says that Urban Air along with Taza Market and Cafeacute fits well into his vision of a mini-Main Street for the Tampa Palms area

PAGE 2

Tampa Palms Annual Meeting

Save The Date

Tampa Palms residents participate each year in two

important community-wide meetings

The meetings are (1) the Budget Meeting which is held

before the beginning of each fiscal year and (2) the

Annual Meeting held in May

The annual meeting is heavily attended with voting

representatives from each village and residents who

review matters of interest to the community and setting

the tone for the budget meeting in the Fall

Day Light Savings Time Means Set Your Timers

Residents are reminded to check irrigation

timer settings with the time change to

Daylight Saving Time on Mar 8th There

is no drought at this time but year-round

water restrictions have been in place with-

in since 2017

This is also a good opportunity to make certain that

irrigation is set for the proper assigned days and times

bull Addresses ending in 0 1 2 or 3 - Mon and Thur

bull Addresses ending in 4 5 or 6 - Tues and Fri

bull Addresses ending in 7 8 or 9 - Wed and Sat

Residents with new plantings may phase-in their land-

scape with additional watering days

For more information go online to http

wwwtampagovnetwaterinfowater-use-restrictions

The Tampa Palms Professional Staff

The 2020 Annual Meeting will be held

Tuesday May 19 2020 7 PM Compton Park

PAGE 3

Tampa Palms Womenrsquos Club

Celebrates 33 Years Of Service

From A Dazzling Masquerade To A Blooming Garden

The Word For the TPWC Is Surely Gala

Coming on the heels of a ldquoglitteringrdquo holiday

gala which was full of masks amazing table

decorations great food and the fun of friends

together at the end of a lovely year the Tampa

Palms Womenrsquos Club begins the celebration

of their 33rd year

The year was kicked off with the

2020 Board Induction which took

place at the Tampa Palms Coun-

try Club on Jan 16th at the annu-

al Installation Luncheon

Executive Board

President Purnima Kumar

Vice-President Mary Anne Pothier

Secretary Debbie Libertiny

Treasurer Sharon Padley

Membership Hallie Rice amp Pam Fahey

Charities Marion Brookover

Activities Helen Harris amp Lilian Nichols

Standing amp Ad Hoc Committee Chairper-sons

Newsletter Suzanne Levine

Hospitality Jacqui Stiling and Cindy Thomas

Public Relations Mary Field

Sunshine Edie Dutz

Scholarship Yvonne Blank and Barbara Sakaris

Yard Sale Elvea Kelly

Fashion Show Judy Alkow amp Stella Hardman

Tampa Palms Womenrsquos Club Presents Fashion Show 2020

Thursday April 23 2020

Where Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club

Fashions Accessories and More

Time 1015 Doors open raffle sales begin

11 Live Auction (Proceeds to OASIS)

1130 Fashion Show

Noon Luncheon

Tampa Palms Salad w Scoop of

Chicken Salad

Rolls amp Crackers

Lemon Cake Ice Tea amp Coffee

Raffle winners will be announced during desert

TECO Energy is taking action to protect both the safety of its transmission lines and the safety of the abutting homes along the corridor in Tampa Palms and elsewhere

To deter vehicle intrusion TECO is installing posts along the boundary of their property at the roadway crossings

These posts are hidden be-hind the plantings and berms along the roadways

This action is a means to reducedstop unwanted and even dangerous vehicle traffic from entering the corridor and halt the ldquodumpingrdquo that sometimes occurs

Residents are annoyed and wary of solicitors they come at non-advantageous times they annoy pets and there is always the concern that they are scouting for something more than selling magazines

What Can The Police Do

The challenge for Tampa Palms and the police is that all of the roads in the non-gated villages are public rights-of-way The sidewalks along these public roads are open to the public and it is not possible for the police to ldquobanrdquo un-wanted solicitors from public areas such as sidewalks

What Can Owners Do Tampa Palms owners who do not want solicitors at their doors may post no soliciting signs in their front yards or by the front door (Get RMC approval) The police recommend doing this and if the signs are in place the po-lice can and will enforce these signs on ownersrsquo private property

Tampa Palms Standards

Community standards are vital to the health and value of Tampa Palms Those who do not properly maintain their property place at risk

bull The value of their own property

bull The value of their neighborsrsquo property

bull The reputation of Tampa Palms

Declines in neighborhood property care are not only very unpleasant they also negatively affect the property values of all owners not just the property with a violation Home buyer research indicates that an overwhelming pro-portion of home shoppers (62) base their final buying decisions equally on the home and the neighborhood

In the last few years the number of violations has increased

Owners donrsquot notice the problems New owners may be unaware of what is required

That said an overwhelming majority of owners who are cited correct the problem after receiving nothing more than a single notification

How Are Violations Determined

If you receive notification that something needs attention in order to meet Tampa Palms standards donrsquot assume a neighbor has ldquoreported your homerdquo or that a Board has sin-gled your home out for some reason and become angry and defensive

The property managers independently review properties in the villages on a rotating basis and their criteria is solely based on if what they observe meets the standards of the governing documents

If someone were to report a property as needing attention (and this seldom happens) the property managers would not cite the owner until

They inspected the property themselves and Have confirmed that a violation exists

It is the policy of the TPOA that

bull Board members do not tell the property managers which properties or villages to focus

bull Covenants and Fining Committee members do not di-rect the activities of the property managers

TECO Takes Action

Solicitors Please Go Away

TECO Energy is taking action to protect both the safety of its transmission lines and the safety of the abutting homes along the corridor in Tampa Palms and elsewhere

To deter vehicle intrusion TECO is installing posts along the boundary of their property at the roadway crossings

These posts are hidden be-hind the plantings and berms along the roadways

This action is a means to reducedstop unwanted and even dangerous vehicle traffic from entering the corridor and halt the ldquodumpingrdquo that sometimes occurs

Residents are annoyed and wary of solicitors they come at non-advantageous times they annoy pets and there is always the concern that they are scouting for something more than selling magazines

What Can The Police Do

The challenge for Tampa Palms and the police is that all of the roads in the non-gated villages are public rights-of-way The sidewalks along these public roads are open to the public and it is not possible for the police to ldquobanrdquo un-wanted solicitors from public areas such as sidewalks

What Can Owners Do Tampa Palms owners who do not want solicitors at their doors may post no soliciting signs in their front yards or by the front door (Get RMC approval) The police recommend doing this and if the signs are in place the po-lice can and will enforce these signs on ownersrsquo private property

Tampa Palms Standards

Community standards are vital to the health and value of Tampa Palms Those who do not properly maintain their property place at risk

bull The value of their own property

bull The value of their neighborsrsquo property

bull The reputation of Tampa Palms

Declines in neighborhood property care are not only very unpleasant they also negatively affect the property values of all owners not just the property with a violation Home buyer research indicates that an overwhelming pro-portion of home shoppers (62) base their final buying decisions equally on the home and the neighborhood

In the last few years the number of violations has increased

Owners donrsquot notice the problems New owners may be unaware of what is required

That said an overwhelming majority of owners who are cited correct the problem after receiving nothing more than a single notification

How Are Violations Determined

If you receive notification that something needs attention in order to meet Tampa Palms standards donrsquot assume a neighbor has ldquoreported your homerdquo or that a Board has sin-gled your home out for some reason and become angry and defensive

The property managers independently review properties in the villages on a rotating basis and their criteria is solely based on if what they observe meets the standards of the governing documents

If someone were to report a property as needing attention (and this seldom happens) the property managers would not cite the owner until

They inspected the property themselves and Have confirmed that a violation exists

It is the policy of the TPOA that

bull Board members do not tell the property managers which properties or villages to focus

bull Covenants and Fining Committee members do not di-rect the activities of the property managers

TECO Takes Action

Solicitors Please Go Away

PAGE 5

Zoning Changes Questioned

They Depend On You There have been a number of stories on Tampa Palms social media outlets about missing pets or pets killed out doors in Tampa Palms The loss of a pet is truly heartbreaking they are important members of our families

Tampa Palms is home to a wide variety of wildlife from coyotes to bob cats to alligators and even an occasional bear

The ever-present wildlife is one of the reasons many residents moved to this area but the wildlife is not a friend to our pets In part this is the reason that Tampa Palms rules do not permit keeping pets outside no matter if the pet is tethered or fenced primarily this is to protect the pet County laws mirror these rules

Recently coyotes have received a lot of attention they are the largest of the predators routinely seen in Tampa Palms They live in the conservation areas along the river on the east side of Tampa Palms and the ELAPP property along Cypress Creek on the west side they travel through the golf course and wander up and down the power corridor

Experts advise to protect household pets do the following

bull DOGS Keep your dog on 4 ft-6 ft leash Always be vigilant with your pets when going outside from dusk to dawn when coyotes are most active

bull CATS The best way to protect your cats is to keep them as indoor only cats Coyotes have a very easy time hunting cats

Protect Your Pets From Coyotes

Requested Changes In Tampa Palms

Residents have contacted the TPOA and CDD regarding the zoning change sign posted outside Lifesong Church on Tampa Palms Blvd The sign indicates an intent to utilize the property for a ldquoplace of religious assembly and daycarerdquo The property in question located in Wyndham across from Stonington has very specific restrictions in the Tampa Palms governing documents A Supplemental Declaration of the Covenants Conditions and Restrictions for the Tampa Palms Owners Association was filed in Nov of 1988 The property is permitted in the TPOA governing documents to include one church site and other uses such as recreation or education reasonably related to the primary use as a church site

On the surface the use of a daycare seem reasonable but there are several problems with the application as written

bull As written the application adds a new stand alone use of ldquopre-schoolrdquo

bull Ostensibly in the future the church could sell the property to a non-church related operation in conflict with the Tampa Palms governing documents

As required by procedures the TPOA Board has referred this matter to corporate counsel RMC and property managers will reach out to the owners the application could be rewritten to protect the Tampa Palms neighbors making any use related to a church

The request comes before City Council City Hall February 13th 6 PM

The TPOA Counsel and community members will be on hand to oppose the application as written Owners are encouraged to appear and express their wishes

New To Tampa Palms Here Are Some Questions With The Answers To Help

The TPOA and the CDD field questions from owners perspective owners and others relative to Tampa Palms and how

the community operates Some of these questions are asked so frequently that the TPOA staff thought it would be useful

to list them with the answers for everyone

My realtor told me that homeowners pay for the streetlights Does the CDD or the TPOA bill for

them or are they billed separately on our taxes

No The City of Tampa pays but does not separately bill for the streetlights in Tampa Palms along the

public roads (not gated) TECO owns and operates the streetlights repairs them and in the cases of

accidents replaces them This is not true in some other places in New Tampa Gated villages pay for

their own streetlights

Are residents in gated villages subject to the same TPOA rules

Yes Villages within Tampa Palms that have sub-associations are subject to all of the rules of

the TPOA In addition many gated villages such as the Sanctuary or Sterling Manor have

stricter requirements The TPOA will only cite owners for TPOA rules Gated communities

are responsible for administering the rules in their governing documents

Can bounce houses and drones be used in Tampa Palms parks

Bouncy houses are not permitted in Compton Park due to the dangers brought about by the

proximity to the high voltage transmission lines in the power corridor They are permitted in

Hampton and Amberly parks with a reservation Call Jo Ann Conrad at the TPOA (977-

3337) for more information

Drones and other remote controlled aircraft are not allowed in any Tampa Palms park

Can dogs be kept outside if the yard is fenced and can they be walked on streets and in parks if off-leash but

well trained

No the Tampa Palms governing documents provide that dogs ldquoshall at all times whenever they are

outside a Unit be confined on a leash held by a responsible Personrdquo That means in part that they

cannot be fenced or tethered in a ownerrsquos yard

The Hillsborough County Ordinance goes a step further and includes cats in the law requiring a leash

when a dog or a cat is off the ownerrsquos property ldquoNo dog or cat shall be allowed to stray run or go

at large upon any public property or street sidewalk park or on the private property of another

without the consent of the property ownerrdquo

Postings on certain online sites indicate that New Tampa pays a higher City property tax rate than owners in

South Tampa Is anyone working to change that

Nothing to change This is just bad information The City of Tampa ad valorem tax rate

(millage) paid by Tampa Palms owners and New Tampa owners is the same mileage rate paid by

property owners in Palma Ceia Davis Islands and Seminole Heights etc The millage rate city-

wide is 62076

Inquiring Minds Want To Know FAQrsquos For Living In Tampa Palms

PAGE 7

An Urban Environmental Jewel

In Tampa Palms there are a lot of amazing examples of wildlife some endearing some not so much There are a number of endangered or protected species that call Tampa Palms home There is a booklet detailing the protected species in Tampa Palms on the TPOA

website This was produced with the help of FWC and the UF To see some of the lesser known wildlife that calls Tampa Palms home you can go online to

A Word About Coyotes

The chirping bark of coyotes has been heard in Tampa Palms mostly from the lands near the Country Club and river There is no doubt that the coyotes roam further into areas near villages especially for ldquoeasy foodrdquo like food left out for pets or regrettably pets themselves

According the FWC ranger assigned to the area coyotes are about the size of a small German Shepherd they eat mostly rodents BUT small dogs and cats allowed to roam or tethered outside are in danger

The coyotes that live on the ELAPP lands near TP North and along the river south of the Country Club often venture into Tampa Palms using the power corridor

Like the pigs shown below right and the bob cat with her two kittens below left the FWC ranger warns that no wild animal should be approached or fed

Some contributors to social media sites in and around Tampa Palms have expressed alarm that ldquocontinued constructionrdquo is taking away wildlife habitat in Tampa Palms Fortunately construction is over in Tampa Palms There remains permitted development in TPOST 3 but except for remodels there is nothing in Tampa Palms Building in Tampa Palms radic The last village in Area 1 was approved

in 1994 (Estates at River Park) radic The last village approved in Area 2 was

in 2004 (Palma Vista Townhomes) Tampa Palms is unique in that there are considerable conservation wetlands and protected ELAPP lands within the boundaries Total Acres in Tampa Palms1 3 341 Acres with buildings (homes driveways pools roads) 368 Grass amp Shrub Acres (lawns recreation spaces and landscape ) 401 Water Acres (ponds) 134

Acres untouched by development 2438 1Acres confirmed and mapped by the City of

Tampa in their tree report

Equally unique is the fact that wildlife in Tampa Palms is protected in several ways

bull City of Tampa confirmed that neither the Tampa Palms Master Plan nor the Development of Regional Impact provide for hunting and trapping of animals as a permitted use

bull The TPOA recently strengthened the Governing Documents to further protect wildlife

httpwwwtpoanetAmend2016pdf

Amazing Wildlife A Tampa Palms Specialty

wwwtpoanet2016Prot

ectedSpeciesGuidepdf

New To Tampa Palms Here Are Some Questions With The Answers To Help

The TPOA and the CDD field questions from owners perspective owners and others relative to Tampa Palms and how

the community operates Some of these questions are asked so frequently that the TPOA staff thought it would be useful

to list them with the answers for everyone

My realtor told me that homeowners pay for the streetlights Does the CDD or the TPOA bill for

them or are they billed separately on our taxes

No The City of Tampa pays but does not separately bill for the streetlights in Tampa Palms along the

public roads (not gated) TECO owns and operates the streetlights repairs them and in the cases of

accidents replaces them This is not true in some other places in New Tampa Gated villages pay for

their own streetlights

Are residents in gated villages subject to the same TPOA rules

Yes Villages within Tampa Palms that have sub-associations are subject to all of the rules of

the TPOA In addition many gated villages such as the Sanctuary or Sterling Manor have

stricter requirements The TPOA will only cite owners for TPOA rules Gated communities

are responsible for administering the rules in their governing documents

Can bounce houses and drones be used in Tampa Palms parks

Bouncy houses are not permitted in Compton Park due to the dangers brought about by the

proximity to the high voltage transmission lines in the power corridor They are permitted in

Hampton and Amberly parks with a reservation Call Jo Ann Conrad at the TPOA (977-

3337) for more information

Drones and other remote controlled aircraft are not allowed in any Tampa Palms park

Can dogs be kept outside if the yard is fenced and can they be walked on streets and in parks if off-leash but

well trained

No the Tampa Palms governing documents provide that dogs ldquoshall at all times whenever they are

outside a Unit be confined on a leash held by a responsible Personrdquo That means in part that they

cannot be fenced or tethered in a ownerrsquos yard

The Hillsborough County Ordinance goes a step further and includes cats in the law requiring a leash

when a dog or a cat is off the ownerrsquos property ldquoNo dog or cat shall be allowed to stray run or go

at large upon any public property or street sidewalk park or on the private property of another

without the consent of the property ownerrdquo

Postings on certain online sites indicate that New Tampa pays a higher City property tax rate than owners in

South Tampa Is anyone working to change that

Nothing to change This is just bad information The City of Tampa ad valorem tax rate

(millage) paid by Tampa Palms owners and New Tampa owners is the same mileage rate paid by

property owners in Palma Ceia Davis Islands and Seminole Heights etc The millage rate city-

wide is 62076

Inquiring Minds Want To Know FAQrsquos For Living In Tampa Palms

PAGE 7

An Urban Environmental Jewel

In Tampa Palms there are a lot of amazing examples of wildlife some endearing some not so much There are a number of endangered or protected species that call Tampa Palms home There is a booklet detailing the protected species in Tampa Palms on the TPOA

website This was produced with the help of FWC and the UF To see some of the lesser known wildlife that calls Tampa Palms home you can go online to

A Word About Coyotes

The chirping bark of coyotes has been heard in Tampa Palms mostly from the lands near the Country Club and river There is no doubt that the coyotes roam further into areas near villages especially for ldquoeasy foodrdquo like food left out for pets or regrettably pets themselves

According the FWC ranger assigned to the area coyotes are about the size of a small German Shepherd they eat mostly rodents BUT small dogs and cats allowed to roam or tethered outside are in danger

The coyotes that live on the ELAPP lands near TP North and along the river south of the Country Club often venture into Tampa Palms using the power corridor

Like the pigs shown below right and the bob cat with her two kittens below left the FWC ranger warns that no wild animal should be approached or fed

Some contributors to social media sites in and around Tampa Palms have expressed alarm that ldquocontinued constructionrdquo is taking away wildlife habitat in Tampa Palms Fortunately construction is over in Tampa Palms There remains permitted development in TPOST 3 but except for remodels there is nothing in Tampa Palms Building in Tampa Palms radic The last village in Area 1 was approved

in 1994 (Estates at River Park) radic The last village approved in Area 2 was

in 2004 (Palma Vista Townhomes) Tampa Palms is unique in that there are considerable conservation wetlands and protected ELAPP lands within the boundaries Total Acres in Tampa Palms1 3 341 Acres with buildings (homes driveways pools roads) 368 Grass amp Shrub Acres (lawns recreation spaces and landscape ) 401 Water Acres (ponds) 134

Acres untouched by development 2438 1Acres confirmed and mapped by the City of

Tampa in their tree report

Equally unique is the fact that wildlife in Tampa Palms is protected in several ways

bull City of Tampa confirmed that neither the Tampa Palms Master Plan nor the Development of Regional Impact provide for hunting and trapping of animals as a permitted use

bull The TPOA recently strengthened the Governing Documents to further protect wildlife

httpwwwtpoanetAmend2016pdf

Amazing Wildlife A Tampa Palms Specialty

wwwtpoanet2016Prot

ectedSpeciesGuidepdf

PAGE 7

An Urban Environmental Jewel

In Tampa Palms there are a lot of amazing examples of wildlife some endearing some not so much There are a number of endangered or protected species that call Tampa Palms home There is a booklet detailing the protected species in Tampa Palms on the TPOA

website This was produced with the help of FWC and the UF To see some of the lesser known wildlife that calls Tampa Palms home you can go online to

A Word About Coyotes

The chirping bark of coyotes has been heard in Tampa Palms mostly from the lands near the Country Club and river There is no doubt that the coyotes roam further into areas near villages especially for ldquoeasy foodrdquo like food left out for pets or regrettably pets themselves

According the FWC ranger assigned to the area coyotes are about the size of a small German Shepherd they eat mostly rodents BUT small dogs and cats allowed to roam or tethered outside are in danger

The coyotes that live on the ELAPP lands near TP North and along the river south of the Country Club often venture into Tampa Palms using the power corridor

Like the pigs shown below right and the bob cat with her two kittens below left the FWC ranger warns that no wild animal should be approached or fed

Some contributors to social media sites in and around Tampa Palms have expressed alarm that ldquocontinued constructionrdquo is taking away wildlife habitat in Tampa Palms Fortunately construction is over in Tampa Palms There remains permitted development in TPOST 3 but except for remodels there is nothing in Tampa Palms Building in Tampa Palms radic The last village in Area 1 was approved

in 1994 (Estates at River Park) radic The last village approved in Area 2 was

in 2004 (Palma Vista Townhomes) Tampa Palms is unique in that there are considerable conservation wetlands and protected ELAPP lands within the boundaries Total Acres in Tampa Palms1 3 341 Acres with buildings (homes driveways pools roads) 368 Grass amp Shrub Acres (lawns recreation spaces and landscape ) 401 Water Acres (ponds) 134

Acres untouched by development 2438 1Acres confirmed and mapped by the City of

Tampa in their tree report

Equally unique is the fact that wildlife in Tampa Palms is protected in several ways

bull City of Tampa confirmed that neither the Tampa Palms Master Plan nor the Development of Regional Impact provide for hunting and trapping of animals as a permitted use

bull The TPOA recently strengthened the Governing Documents to further protect wildlife

httpwwwtpoanetAmend2016pdf

Amazing Wildlife A Tampa Palms Specialty

wwwtpoanet2016Prot

ectedSpeciesGuidepdf

A Safe Alternative To The Garage Sale

Yard sales are part of an American tradition as reflected in

the old saying ldquoOne personrsquos trash is another personrsquos treas-

urerdquo

They are enjoyable bring in a bit of money and allow home-

owners to get rid of items no longer in use

Today with caution a must the community yard sale pro-

vides the benefits of an old time garage sale without the

dangers of advertising your home address and opening your

home needlessly to strangers

Tampa Palms Womenrsquos Club

Providing a Community Service

Community-Wide Yard Sale

Once again the Tampa Palms Womenrsquos Club is providing a tremendous service to Tampa Palms by holding the TP

community-wide yard sale Residents can clear out unwanted items and sell them in the SAFETY of the Compton

Park Unlike an at-home yard sale there is no mess in your garage or driveway no newspaper ads to place no

strangers to visit your home that may be shopping for more than yard sale items Registration fees will support the

TPWC Freedom High School Scholarship

Tampa Palms Community Yard Sale

amp Bake Sale

Saturday March 7 2020

Compton Park Parking Lot

9 AM ndash 1 PM

RIGHT NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO

bull Line up your items for sale

Selling your former treasures is easy

bull Easier than any home garage sale

bull Reserve a spot for $1500 or $30 with a table

bull The Womenrsquos Club handles the advertising

bull Registration forms at Compton Park desk

bull Last day to register is Feb 29 2020

For more information call TPWC 813-615-9600

or go to wwwtampapalmswomensclubcom scroll

down to Tampa Palms Community Yard amp Bake

PAGE 9

Poisonous Snake Alerts

A New Climber Debuts In February At the January meeting the CDD Board approved a replacement for the retired ldquoturtlerdquo climber it will be a brand new Cozy Domereg The Cozy Domereg offers kids a place to play to escape the hustle and bustle of a busy playground and to take time by themselves or socialize together The Cozy Domereg features

bull Peek holes let kids and parents keep an eye on activity

bull Various textures on the outer surface create a perfect climbing experience which is low to the ground and supported by the parkrsquos safety surface

Cozy Dome meets the CDDs requirement for all-inclusive playground elements which contribute to supporting and enhancing sensory motor and cognitive skills

Tampa Palms is a relatively large community of more than 3400 homes and 8000 residents It is a fact that busy folks have different needs for news and information Remember the website is open for business to serve residents 24 hours a dayhellip

Social media sites are both a boom to information sharing in communities such as Tampa Palms and a potential problem

bull ldquoThe wordrdquo can be quickly disseminated about problems such as the accidents or road closings

bull Upcoming meetings or community activities can be shared

bull Unfortunately unvetted and inaccurate information can also be shared causing unneeded alarm Always check out info received online

There is a single ldquoopenrdquo Facebook site privately maintained by a resident for Tampa Palms It carries announcements and posts answers to questions of general interest It avoids political or controversial matters

Coming To Amberly Park

Itrsquos That Time of Year Tampa Fire Rescue warns that at this time of year with chilly temperatures there is a greater chance of ldquorunning intordquo a snake sunning in places where they are not usually seen Many are not poisonous but in Tampa Palms Florida in general quite a few are dangerous If you are surprised and bitten SEEK HELP IMMEDIATELY

For more information and to

view pictures of the most common local snakes go to http

wwwtpoanetSnakespdf

The ponds are designed to receive storm water from the streets for treatment Anything thrown in the streets will ultimately make its way to the ponds It is for that reason that it is vital not to throw trash oils fertilizers or any foreign substance into the streets or into the storm drainshellip it all goes to the ponds Some people including some tradesmen working in Tampa Palms may not be aware of how the stormwater system works They think the water goes to the sewers it does not Please take a minute to make certain workers on your property do not place yard waste or chemicals into the drains and call the CDD if you see trash in a pond

DO

Immobilize area of bite

(footlegarm) if possible

Keep bite lower than heart

Remove any tight clothing

or jewelry and wash area

Be prepared for shock

DONrsquoT

Donrsquot place ice on wound

Donrsquot use a tourniquet

Donrsquot cut the bite area

that is for Tarzan in old

movies

Help Keep Our Ponds Clean

A Word About Social Media

PAGE 10

Community Director Jo Ann Conrad

Senior Property Manager Bonnie French

Property Manager Brian Koerber

16101 Compton Drive M-F 9 AM - 5 PM Phone 977-3337 Fax 978-8067 E-Mail tpoamailaolcom Web Site wwwtpoanet

Board of Directors Bill Edwards President 977-3337 Tracey Falkowitz Vice President 977-3337 Debbie Libertiny Secretary 977-3337 Jake Schoolfield Treasurer 977-3337 Ernie Angelilli Director 977-3337

CDD 16311 TP Blvd West Maggie Wilson Consultant Phone 977-3933 Fax 977-6571 E-Mail cddtampaverizonnet CDD Board of Supervisors Gene Field (Chair) 977-1162 Jake Schoolfield 977-3933 Jim Soley (Vice Chair) 220-3200 Jessica Vaughn 977-3933 A Michael Gibson 977-3933 One Source (Landscaping ) Joe Laird Project Manager 267-1756 Tampa Palms Parks Compton Park 972-0897 Hampton Park 972-5699 River Park 971-6241

Police amp Fire 911 Non-Emergency Police 231-6130 Non-Emergency Fire 223-4211 Local Schools Tampa Palms Elementary 975-7390 Lawton Chiles Elementary 558-5422 Liberty Middle School 558-1180 Freedom High School 558-1185

Miscellaneous Street Repairs 274-3101 TECO 223-0800 Progressive Waste Solutions 248-2820 Water Department 274-8121 New Tampa Rec Center 975-2794 Councilman Viera 274-7073 Commissioner Hagan 272-5452

A Special Event Open To The Whole Tampa Palms

Community amp Their Friends To Enjoy

February 23 2020

130 PM to 430 PM

Complimentary Hors Drsquooeuvres

Beverage Specials Cash Bar

Bounce House For the Kids

Drop into the Club and bring your friends with you for a look-see and a great afternoon The Taste of Tampa Palms will be a fun afternoon with Club staff committees and department staffs providing an opportunity to learn about upcoming events weekly features and the many engagements within the Club

Donrsquot Forget To Check Out the New Athletic Center

FEB - MAR

February 2020 Calendar

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1 10 Private Event (2) 5 Private Event (2)

No School Feb 7 Feb 17 Presidentsrsquo Day

2 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 3 Private Event 3 Private Event

3 9 Private Event 6 Private Event 6 Special Mtg- New Tampa Business

4 10 Private Event 6 Chess Club

5 9 Private Event 10 Private Event (2) 6 Fly Fishing

6 10TPWC Meeting 5 Girl Scouts 6 Private Event

7 No School 5 Private Event

8 10 Private Event (2) 10 Private event (2)

9 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 3 Private Event 3 Private Event

10 9 Private Event 4 Private Event 6 Cub Scouts

11 10 Private Event (2) 6 Chess Club 6 Girl Scouts 7 Reserve Board

12 10 Private Event 4 Private Event 6 CDD meeting FDOT Presentation on I-75 Project

13 10 TPWC Bridge 2 Girl Scouts 6 Private Event

14 5 Private Event (2)

15 10 Private Event 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

16 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 2 Private Event 3 Private Event

17 No School 9 Private Event 5 TPOA Covenants 6 Private Event 6 Cub Scouts

18 10 Private Event (2) 1 TPWC Board 5 TPOA Board Mtg 6 Chess Club 630 Westover HOA

19 9 Private Event 10 Sanctuary Board 10 Private Event

20 10 Private Event 6 Private Event

21 10 Private Event 5 Private Event (2)

22 10 Private Event (2) 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

23 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 3 Private Event 3 Private Event

24 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 6 Private Event 6 Cub Scouts

25 10 Private Event (2) 6 Chess Club 6 Girl Scouts

26 10 Private Event 4 Private Event 5 Private Event

27

10TPWC Bridge 2 Girl Scouts 4 Private Event 6 Private Event

28

10 Private Event 5 Private Event

29

10 Private Event (2) 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

MARCH 2020 1 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 2 Private Event 3 Private Event

2 No School 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 6 Private Event

3 10 Private Event (2) 6 Chess Club 6 Girl Scouts

4 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 6 Fly Fishing

5 10 TPWC Meeting 5 Girl Scouts 6 Private Event

6 10 Private Event 5 Private Event (2)

7 TPWC Community Yard Sale 5 Private event 5 Private Event

8 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 3 Private Event 3 Private Event

9 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 4 Private Event 6 Cub Scouts

10 10 Private Event (2) 6 Chess Club 6 Girl Scouts

11 6 PM CDD Meeting

12 10 TPWC Bridge 2 Girl Scouts 6 Private Event

13 5 Private Event

14 10 Private Event 10 Private Event 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

15 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 2 Private Event 3 Private Event

16 Spring Break Wk 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 5 Covenants Com 6 Cub Scouts

17 Election Day 10 Private Event 1 TPWC Board 6 TPOA Board Mtg

18 9 Private Event 10 Sanctuary Board 10 Private Event

19 10 Private Event 6 Private Event

20 10 Private Event 5 Private Event

21 10 Private Event 10 Private Event 5 Private Event (2)

22 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 3 Private Event 3 Private Event

23 9 Private Event 6 Private Event 6 Cub Scouts

24 10 Private Event (2) 6 Chess Club 6 Girl Scouts 7 Sterling Manor

25 10 Private Event 4Private Event 5 Private Event

26

10 TPWC Bridge 2 Girl Scouts 6 Private Event 6 Kensington HOA

27

5 Private Event 5 Private Event

28

10 Private Event 10 Private Event 5 Private Event (2)

29 9 Private Event 1 Private Event 3 Private Event

30 9 Private Event 4 Private Event 6 Private Event

31

10 Private Event (2)

6 Chess Club

Mar 2nd Strawberry Festival Day No School Mar 16 - 20th No school Spring Break Mar 17th Presidential Preference Primary

Tampa Palms CDD Meeting Agenda

February 12th at 600 pm Compton Park Recreation Building

16101 Compton Drive Tampa FL 33647 1 Roll Call amp Opening

2 FDOT Presentationndash I-75 Improvements

3 Strategic Planning

4 Public Comments

5 Board Member Discussions

6 Project Updates Signature Projects TP Blvd amp Digging Pond Management

7 Misc Board Business

8 Public Comments

9 Board Member Discussions

10 Adjourn

Please Vote But Yard Signs

Are Not Landscape Enhancements

With the primaries only weeks away in March and the big day looming ahead in November Tampa Palms and the whole nation is set to experience anoth-er wild and crazy season with both local and national races

Enthusiastic candidates and their supporters are eager to place signs at every location where signs can be stuck

CAUTION There are limitations on political signs placed in yards in Tampa Palms

Many similar communities do not allow residents to place any political signs in their yards The TPOA leadership is sensitive to the desires of some of its members to express political opinions For that rea-son the TPOA Board has granted a uniform variance for a political sign to be placed in yards A political sign is al-lowed (no RMC application required) under the follow-ing conditions

bull Only 1 sign per yard

bull No more than 6 weeks before the election

bull Promptly removed the day after the election

ldquoTampa Palmsrdquo and the Palm Tree device are registered trademarks of the Tampa Palms Owners Association Inc

FEB - MAR

February 2020 Calendar

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1 10 Private Event (2) 5 Private Event (2)

No School Feb 7 Feb 17 Presidentsrsquo Day

2 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 3 Private Event 3 Private Event

3 9 Private Event 6 Private Event 6 Special Mtg- New Tampa Business

4 10 Private Event 6 Chess Club

5 9 Private Event 10 Private Event (2) 6 Fly Fishing

6 10TPWC Meeting 5 Girl Scouts 6 Private Event

7 No School 5 Private Event

8 10 Private Event (2) 10 Private event (2)

9 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 3 Private Event 3 Private Event

10 9 Private Event 4 Private Event 6 Cub Scouts

11 10 Private Event (2) 6 Chess Club 6 Girl Scouts 7 Reserve Board

12 10 Private Event 4 Private Event 6 CDD meeting FDOT Presentation on I-75 Project

13 10 TPWC Bridge 2 Girl Scouts 6 Private Event

14 5 Private Event (2)

15 10 Private Event 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

16 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 2 Private Event 3 Private Event

17 No School 9 Private Event 5 TPOA Covenants 6 Private Event 6 Cub Scouts

18 10 Private Event (2) 1 TPWC Board 5 TPOA Board Mtg 6 Chess Club 630 Westover HOA

19 9 Private Event 10 Sanctuary Board 10 Private Event

20 10 Private Event 6 Private Event

21 10 Private Event 5 Private Event (2)

22 10 Private Event (2) 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

23 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 3 Private Event 3 Private Event

24 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 6 Private Event 6 Cub Scouts

25 10 Private Event (2) 6 Chess Club 6 Girl Scouts

26 10 Private Event 4 Private Event 5 Private Event

27

10TPWC Bridge 2 Girl Scouts 4 Private Event 6 Private Event

28

10 Private Event 5 Private Event

29

10 Private Event (2) 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

MARCH 2020 1 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 2 Private Event 3 Private Event

2 No School 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 6 Private Event

3 10 Private Event (2) 6 Chess Club 6 Girl Scouts

4 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 6 Fly Fishing

5 10 TPWC Meeting 5 Girl Scouts 6 Private Event

6 10 Private Event 5 Private Event (2)

7 TPWC Community Yard Sale 5 Private event 5 Private Event

8 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 3 Private Event 3 Private Event

9 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 4 Private Event 6 Cub Scouts

10 10 Private Event (2) 6 Chess Club 6 Girl Scouts

11 6 PM CDD Meeting

12 10 TPWC Bridge 2 Girl Scouts 6 Private Event

13 5 Private Event

14 10 Private Event 10 Private Event 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

15 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 2 Private Event 3 Private Event

16 Spring Break Wk 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 5 Covenants Com 6 Cub Scouts

17 Election Day 10 Private Event 1 TPWC Board 6 TPOA Board Mtg

18 9 Private Event 10 Sanctuary Board 10 Private Event

19 10 Private Event 6 Private Event

20 10 Private Event 5 Private Event

21 10 Private Event 10 Private Event 5 Private Event (2)

22 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 3 Private Event 3 Private Event

23 9 Private Event 6 Private Event 6 Cub Scouts

24 10 Private Event (2) 6 Chess Club 6 Girl Scouts 7 Sterling Manor

25 10 Private Event 4Private Event 5 Private Event

26

10 TPWC Bridge 2 Girl Scouts 6 Private Event 6 Kensington HOA

27

5 Private Event 5 Private Event

28

10 Private Event 10 Private Event 5 Private Event (2)

29 9 Private Event 1 Private Event 3 Private Event

30 9 Private Event 4 Private Event 6 Private Event

31

10 Private Event (2)

6 Chess Club

Mar 2nd Strawberry Festival Day No School Mar 16 - 20th No school Spring Break Mar 17th Presidential Preference Primary

Tampa Palms CDD Meeting Agenda

February 12th at 600 pm Compton Park Recreation Building

16101 Compton Drive Tampa FL 33647 1 Roll Call amp Opening

2 FDOT Presentationndash I-75 Improvements

3 Strategic Planning

4 Public Comments

5 Board Member Discussions

6 Project Updates Signature Projects TP Blvd amp Digging Pond Management

7 Misc Board Business

8 Public Comments

9 Board Member Discussions

10 Adjourn

Please Vote But Yard Signs

Are Not Landscape Enhancements

With the primaries only weeks away in March and the big day looming ahead in November Tampa Palms and the whole nation is set to experience anoth-er wild and crazy season with both local and national races

Enthusiastic candidates and their supporters are eager to place signs at every location where signs can be stuck

CAUTION There are limitations on political signs placed in yards in Tampa Palms

Many similar communities do not allow residents to place any political signs in their yards The TPOA leadership is sensitive to the desires of some of its members to express political opinions For that rea-son the TPOA Board has granted a uniform variance for a political sign to be placed in yards A political sign is al-lowed (no RMC application required) under the follow-ing conditions

bull Only 1 sign per yard

bull No more than 6 weeks before the election

bull Promptly removed the day after the election

ldquoTampa Palmsrdquo and the Palm Tree device are registered trademarks of the Tampa Palms Owners Association Inc

Tampa Palms CDD Meeting Agenda

February 12th at 600 pm Compton Park Recreation Building

16101 Compton Drive Tampa FL 33647 1 Roll Call amp Opening

2 FDOT Presentationndash I-75 Improvements

3 Strategic Planning

4 Public Comments

5 Board Member Discussions

6 Project Updates Signature Projects TP Blvd amp Digging Pond Management

7 Misc Board Business

8 Public Comments

9 Board Member Discussions

10 Adjourn

Please Vote But Yard Signs

Are Not Landscape Enhancements

With the primaries only weeks away in March and the big day looming ahead in November Tampa Palms and the whole nation is set to experience anoth-er wild and crazy season with both local and national races

Enthusiastic candidates and their supporters are eager to place signs at every location where signs can be stuck

CAUTION There are limitations on political signs placed in yards in Tampa Palms

Many similar communities do not allow residents to place any political signs in their yards The TPOA leadership is sensitive to the desires of some of its members to express political opinions For that rea-son the TPOA Board has granted a uniform variance for a political sign to be placed in yards A political sign is al-lowed (no RMC application required) under the follow-ing conditions

bull Only 1 sign per yard

bull No more than 6 weeks before the election

bull Promptly removed the day after the election

ldquoTampa Palmsrdquo and the Palm Tree device are registered trademarks of the Tampa Palms Owners Association Inc