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LEFE LIFE April 2021 A Waterlefe Monthly Newsletter

COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT Welcome to our April edition of Lefe Life Did you know copies of all editions are available on Member Central We have created quite a reference library over the past years As more and more residents are completing their vaccinations and we glimpse a return to normalcy I must remind Fitness Center participants to please continue to follow the Fitness Center Standards We have received several complaints in the past weeks about residents failing to use the temp check upon entry not wearing masks and simply failing to wipe down the equipment Please do your part and follow the rules for everyone s continued peace of mind and safety Security camera footage is reviewed upon receipt of a complaint and Property Management will send a friendly reminder once before deactivating fitness access cards The River Club Chef search continues In the meantime Dan and his team look forward to serving some long time favorite dishes many of you have missed See Dan s letter for more information The MPOA Board of Directors conducted their inaugural Live Stream Meeting in March Twenty homeowners attended via our YouTube Channel and reviews were very positive A summary of the business conducted at the monthly meeting is provided in this and every issue Meeting minutes the Board Report slideshow and agenda are also available on Member Central Right about this time last year the state of Florida was closing down and travel plans were getting canceled Now a year later it is exciting to see family and friends of our residents visiting again I want to wish all of our guests a safe and healthy visit The CDD is currently conducting traffic studies throughout the community In addition to recording the speed of vehicles traveling our roadways there will also be more sheriff patrols scheduled in the coming weeks Please remember to follow all traffic laws whether you are in a vehicle golf cart or riding a bike On behalf of the Grille Room staff I would like to say thank you for the continued support by ordering from our takeout menu Grille Room Chef Jeff is currently developing a new menu for the spring early summer that will go along with his popular daily specials As a reminder indoor and outdoor dining is also available Steve Dietz CDD General Manager Waterlefe is such a special place it is so nice to see more of you out and about Waterlefe Strong Jen Milne MPOA General Manager COO 2 Lefe Life April 2021 Manager Letters 3

COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT Welcome to our April edition of Lefe Life Did you know copies of all editions are available on Member Central We have created quite a reference library over the past years As more and more residents are completing their vaccinations and we glimpse a return to normalcy I must remind Fitness Center participants to please continue to follow the Fitness Center Standards We have received several complaints in the past weeks about residents failing to use the temp check upon entry not wearing masks and simply failing to wipe down the equipment Please do your part and follow the rules for everyone s continued peace of mind and safety Security camera footage is reviewed upon receipt of a complaint and Property Management will send a friendly reminder once before deactivating fitness access cards The River Club Chef search continues In the meantime Dan and his team look forward to serving some long time favorite dishes many of you have missed See Dan s letter for more information The MPOA Board of Directors conducted their inaugural Live Stream Meeting in March Twenty homeowners attended via our YouTube Channel and reviews were very positive A summary of the business conducted at the monthly meeting is provided in this and every issue Meeting minutes the Board Report slideshow and agenda are also available on Member Central Right about this time last year the state of Florida was closing down and travel plans were getting canceled Now a year later it is exciting to see family and friends of our residents visiting again I want to wish all of our guests a safe and healthy visit The CDD is currently conducting traffic studies throughout the community In addition to recording the speed of vehicles traveling our roadways there will also be more sheriff patrols scheduled in the coming weeks Please remember to follow all traffic laws whether you are in a vehicle golf cart or riding a bike On behalf of the Grille Room staff I would like to say thank you for the continued support by ordering from our takeout menu Grille Room Chef Jeff is currently developing a new menu for the spring early summer that will go along with his popular daily specials As a reminder indoor and outdoor dining is also available Steve Dietz CDD General Manager Waterlefe is such a special place it is so nice to see more of you out and about Waterlefe Strong Jen Milne MPOA General Manager COO 2 Lefe Life April 2021 Manager Letters 3

FINANCE REPORT MPOA Updates I would like to share a statistic that emphasizes how great our community complies with our by laws and policies According to the Community Association Institute for Southwest Florida delinquency rates for assessment payments have risen significantly during the last year due to the pandemic Delinquency is defined as over 90 days late For over a third of the communities in our area the average delinquency rate for single family homes exceeds 11 Waterlefe s delinquency rate is 0 49 less than 1 2 of 1 This is a great testimony to our conscientious homeowners who care about their community s health and well being I would like to personally thank everyone for their timely payments and attention to their personal accounts The greatest assets to this community are its people You may have noticed that we had a 15 614 surplus on our February financials That surplus was caused by our yearly audit dollars being recorded in February s budget but not paid until March This gave the impression that we had a 15 614 surplus when in reality it is a timing issue from when we received the auditor s bill Bob Davis Comptroller CFO 4 Lefe Life April 2021 MPOA Updates 5

FINANCE REPORT MPOA Updates I would like to share a statistic that emphasizes how great our community complies with our by laws and policies According to the Community Association Institute for Southwest Florida delinquency rates for assessment payments have risen significantly during the last year due to the pandemic Delinquency is defined as over 90 days late For over a third of the communities in our area the average delinquency rate for single family homes exceeds 11 Waterlefe s delinquency rate is 0 49 less than 1 2 of 1 This is a great testimony to our conscientious homeowners who care about their community s health and well being I would like to personally thank everyone for their timely payments and attention to their personal accounts The greatest assets to this community are its people You may have noticed that we had a 15 614 surplus on our February financials That surplus was caused by our yearly audit dollars being recorded in February s budget but not paid until March This gave the impression that we had a 15 614 surplus when in reality it is a timing issue from when we received the auditor s bill Bob Davis Comptroller CFO 4 Lefe Life April 2021 MPOA Updates 5

PM REPORT Mailbox Update Mailbox refurbishment is occurring throughout Waterlefe Our Facilities Manager Jeff Warfel and his assistant Ben Lacina have been hard at work painting repairing replacing mailboxes at every Waterlefe home Jeff and Ben have a schedule planned out and will be going street by street to complete this project Since the project began in February they have completed all of Foggy Morn Lane and are currently finishing up Discovery Terrace Sand Crane Court Misty Pond Court are scheduled next Please note homeowners are responsible to repair the electrical circuit to ensure electrical power is provided to the outlet box at the pole Waterlefe Policy 2519 Mail Mailbox Light Pole and Electrical Circuit Responsibilities LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD On January 25 2021 all 617 Waterlefe Homeowners were requested to participate in a significant community vote that would modify Amendment 18 in our covenants 67 YES votes were needed to approve this modification 54 YES Votes 2 NO votes cast 44 NO votes non cast This is why your vote matters Backflow Update Backflow tests for all Waterlefe properties have been completed and reported to Manatee County Utility Department MCUD You can confirm your test completion and results by checking the tag on your backflow meter or your MCUD online account If you have any questions or receive any notices please contact Property Management for assistance at 941 747 6898 ext 2 or pm waterlefefl com Community Inspection Calendar April 5 9 Big Bass Rainbow Winding Stream Riverbank April 12 16 Maritime Whooping Crane Fish Hook Field Brook April 19 23 Discovery Misty Pond Turning Leaf Sea Turtle River Basin Foggy Morn April 26 30 Portside Day Lily Sand Crane Restoration Conch Shell The community only needed 76 more homeowners to vote YES to pass this important amendment Your MPOA continues to emphasize community involvement and participation in key decisions We will bring this vote back to the 2022 Annual Meeting and will again request your support in making this important change This change is very common in community associations in order to make updating governing documents easier Updating governing documents ensures that they remain consistent with applicable law and consistent with the changing dynamics of the ownership and the will of the community Jay Roberts Amending Governing Documents Part I Why For more information about the benefits of passing this amendment and updating governing documents click here Jackie Hannan LCAM Property Manager 6 Lefe Life April 2021 MPOA Updates 7

PM REPORT Mailbox Update Mailbox refurbishment is occurring throughout Waterlefe Our Facilities Manager Jeff Warfel and his assistant Ben Lacina have been hard at work painting repairing replacing mailboxes at every Waterlefe home Jeff and Ben have a schedule planned out and will be going street by street to complete this project Since the project began in February they have completed all of Foggy Morn Lane and are currently finishing up Discovery Terrace Sand Crane Court Misty Pond Court are scheduled next Please note homeowners are responsible to repair the electrical circuit to ensure electrical power is provided to the outlet box at the pole Waterlefe Policy 2519 Mail Mailbox Light Pole and Electrical Circuit Responsibilities LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD On January 25 2021 all 617 Waterlefe Homeowners were requested to participate in a significant community vote that would modify Amendment 18 in our covenants 67 YES votes were needed to approve this modification 54 YES Votes 2 NO votes cast 44 NO votes non cast This is why your vote matters Backflow Update Backflow tests for all Waterlefe properties have been completed and reported to Manatee County Utility Department MCUD You can confirm your test completion and results by checking the tag on your backflow meter or your MCUD online account If you have any questions or receive any notices please contact Property Management for assistance at 941 747 6898 ext 2 or pm waterlefefl com Community Inspection Calendar April 5 9 Big Bass Rainbow Winding Stream Riverbank April 12 16 Maritime Whooping Crane Fish Hook Field Brook April 19 23 Discovery Misty Pond Turning Leaf Sea Turtle River Basin Foggy Morn April 26 30 Portside Day Lily Sand Crane Restoration Conch Shell The community only needed 76 more homeowners to vote YES to pass this important amendment Your MPOA continues to emphasize community involvement and participation in key decisions We will bring this vote back to the 2022 Annual Meeting and will again request your support in making this important change This change is very common in community associations in order to make updating governing documents easier Updating governing documents ensures that they remain consistent with applicable law and consistent with the changing dynamics of the ownership and the will of the community Jay Roberts Amending Governing Documents Part I Why For more information about the benefits of passing this amendment and updating governing documents click here Jackie Hannan LCAM Property Manager 6 Lefe Life April 2021 MPOA Updates 7

MPOA BOARD MEETING MARCH SUMMARY The MPOA Board of Directors Meeting was held on Wednesday March 24th at 2 00 PM The Directors and Management Staff met in person for the first time in a year and homeowners were welcomed via our new Live Stream platform on YouTube Motions The Treasurer made a motion to transfer funds In order to reconcile the cash accounts to the Reserve Fund balances for the YTD 2021 26 533 76 will need to be transferred from the reserve account to the operating account for reserve projects that were paid through the BB T operating checking account The motion passed 5 0 Three Committee Charters were approved Activities Committee was updated and the new Capital Projects Committee and River Club Committee were adopted The motions passed 5 0 The River Club and Capital Projects Committees are recruiting new members See their ads on the next page Design Review Board Updates There are 27 approved applications for residential change pending completion Sub Associations Update The Shores The Shores roads are private Per Supplement 20 of Waterlefe s Declaration of CRE s these roads are to be maintained by the MPOA Paving proposals are under MPOA Board review The Sound Garage Front Door Painting is underway The Watch Landscape Walkthrough with vendor White Diamond on March 26 2021 Next Board meeting April 15 2021 The Watch II Pergola Demo to begin Friday March 26 2021 Next Board meeting April 20 2021 8 Lefe Life April 2021 Work Orders and Trends February Work Orders Received Villas Landscape and Irrigation 46 Work Orders Facilities and Sub Association Maintenance 86 Work Orders 74 work orders for mailboxes including bulb replacements GFI resets photocell and sensor replacements junction box cover plate replace ments mailbox and lantern replacements complete total replacements 12 work orders for River Club and all Sub Associations Waterlefe is forming a new committee to better capture residents needs and help continue to provide a world class restaurant and facility The River Club Committee RCC This committee will be chaired by the MPOA Director for RC Operations Jeff Brand and will consist of 5 7 committee members The initial plan will be to meet monthly The committee will focus on strategic improvements to the facility as a whole The dining room fitness center pool and the Pointe will be included for committee consideration It will not be a decision making committee The intent is to work with the Capital Projects Committee and the Finance Committee to make recommendations to the MPOA Board that are in line with Waterlefe s overall strategic plan We would like to capture representatives across a broad range of resident groups including users from the dining room fitness center pool and the Pointe This will ensure we are adequately hearing from all parties within Waterlefe Interested homeowners should forward their desire to be considered for the committee to Jeff Brand via MPOADirectorRC waterlefefl com with a summary of your expertise in any of the identified areas The Capital Projects Committee CPC This committee will be chaired by MPOA President Bob Griswold and will consist of 5 7 committee members The committee will identify and prioritize capital improvements and additions and perform adequate studies to present fully realized proposals to the MPOA Board and Community Good candidates for this committee will have the ability to visualize and plan for change develop creditable costs and notional schedules for these tasks and present these plans to the MPOA Board staff and membership Membership is to be comprised of MPOA Association members homeowners who desire to see Waterlefe maintain and enhance its aging infrastructure Interested homeowners should forward their desire to be considered for the committee to Bob Griswold via MPOAPresident waterlefefl com with a summary of your expertise in any of the identified areas MPOA Updates 9

MPOA BOARD MEETING MARCH SUMMARY The MPOA Board of Directors Meeting was held on Wednesday March 24th at 2 00 PM The Directors and Management Staff met in person for the first time in a year and homeowners were welcomed via our new Live Stream platform on YouTube Motions The Treasurer made a motion to transfer funds In order to reconcile the cash accounts to the Reserve Fund balances for the YTD 2021 26 533 76 will need to be transferred from the reserve account to the operating account for reserve projects that were paid through the BB T operating checking account The motion passed 5 0 Three Committee Charters were approved Activities Committee was updated and the new Capital Projects Committee and River Club Committee were adopted The motions passed 5 0 The River Club and Capital Projects Committees are recruiting new members See their ads on the next page Design Review Board Updates There are 27 approved applications for residential change pending completion Sub Associations Update The Shores The Shores roads are private Per Supplement 20 of Waterlefe s Declaration of CRE s these roads are to be maintained by the MPOA Paving proposals are under MPOA Board review The Sound Garage Front Door Painting is underway The Watch Landscape Walkthrough with vendor White Diamond on March 26 2021 Next Board meeting April 15 2021 The Watch II Pergola Demo to begin Friday March 26 2021 Next Board meeting April 20 2021 8 Lefe Life April 2021 Work Orders and Trends February Work Orders Received Villas Landscape and Irrigation 46 Work Orders Facilities and Sub Association Maintenance 86 Work Orders 74 work orders for mailboxes including bulb replacements GFI resets photocell and sensor replacements junction box cover plate replace ments mailbox and lantern replacements complete total replacements 12 work orders for River Club and all Sub Associations Waterlefe is forming a new committee to better capture residents needs and help continue to provide a world class restaurant and facility The River Club Committee RCC This committee will be chaired by the MPOA Director for RC Operations Jeff Brand and will consist of 5 7 committee members The initial plan will be to meet monthly The committee will focus on strategic improvements to the facility as a whole The dining room fitness center pool and the Pointe will be included for committee consideration It will not be a decision making committee The intent is to work with the Capital Projects Committee and the Finance Committee to make recommendations to the MPOA Board that are in line with Waterlefe s overall strategic plan We would like to capture representatives across a broad range of resident groups including users from the dining room fitness center pool and the Pointe This will ensure we are adequately hearing from all parties within Waterlefe Interested homeowners should forward their desire to be considered for the committee to Jeff Brand via MPOADirectorRC waterlefefl com with a summary of your expertise in any of the identified areas The Capital Projects Committee CPC This committee will be chaired by MPOA President Bob Griswold and will consist of 5 7 committee members The committee will identify and prioritize capital improvements and additions and perform adequate studies to present fully realized proposals to the MPOA Board and Community Good candidates for this committee will have the ability to visualize and plan for change develop creditable costs and notional schedules for these tasks and present these plans to the MPOA Board staff and membership Membership is to be comprised of MPOA Association members homeowners who desire to see Waterlefe maintain and enhance its aging infrastructure Interested homeowners should forward their desire to be considered for the committee to Bob Griswold via MPOAPresident waterlefefl com with a summary of your expertise in any of the identified areas MPOA Updates 9

DRB UPDATE WRITTEN BY MICHAELA VALLETTA DRB CHAIRPERSON If you have the original builders landscaping around your home which may include junipers and some other landscape bushes you may be in need of a landscape refresh Small changes make a very big impact on the exterior look of your home The following article may give you some inspiration As always Property Management and the DRB are here to help Happy planting Many of you have moved from other areas in the country and aren t familiar with Florida landscaping Plant color and size are especially important You want your plants to compliment your paint not conflict with it Visit your local nurseries and ask a lot of questions No matter how much you may like a particular plant it will only thrive under the right conditions and that may not always be the location where you want it to be It is important to know the sun exposure on all sides of your home The front landscape is very important this is where the planning comes into place The size of a plant is something to consider Thinking about the height and scale of plants in your front landscape and the placement of them all is important Architectural items in the landscape add interest but scale and proportion must be considered A large two story home for example can handle a larger fountain more than a smaller one story home Landscape rocks in the garden are considered inanimate objects These particular items are addressed under the Guidelines for Residential Change under the inanimate object section Be sure to refer to this important Guideline should you decide to incorporate these items into your landscape All Applications for Residential Change to your exterior landscape will be reviewed by the DRB at their next scheduled meeting BOAT LIFT DREDGING The Waterlefe Golf River Club boat lift bays are in need of dredging Currently during low tide there is not enough water for boats to enter and exit the boat lift safely Property Management has started the process of permitting and obtaining cost estimates which could take as long as 9 12 months to obtain In accordance with the Declaration of Covenants Restrictions and Easements the MPOA Board will issue a limited common assessment to canal front homeowners who have access to the boat lift to fund this project Chapter 3 3 of Waterlefe Declaration Limited Common Property and Boat Docks Certain portions of the Properties including without limitation boat docks and boat lifts designated as Limited Common Property and reserved for the exclusive use of some but not all of the Owners and occupants of Units There is hereby created in favor of every Owner of a Lot and Unit who is entitled to the use or benefit of particular Limited Common Property a non exclusive or exclusive as designated in this Declaration easement of use access and enjoyment in and to such Limited Common Property All expenses associated with maintenance repair replacement and insurance of the Limited Common Property shall be assessed against the Owners of Lots or Units which are benefitted thereby as a Limited Common Assessment Except as otherwise provided in this Declaration or any Supplement to this Declaration neither the use of any Limited Common Property nor any undivided interest in Limited Common Property may be transferred conveyed devised or encumbered separately from the Unit and or Lot to which it is appurtenant Waterlefe Covenant 8 7 Limited Common Assessments states the following Plants grow rapidly in Florida and that gorgeous small plant you put in the front can turn into a giant plant very quickly I ve had plants that I absolutely loved when they first went in but in a short time I realized they are too large for the space and they had to go or be relocated to a more spacious area of the landscape The Board of Directors shall have the power to assess Lots or Units Benefitted Lots receiving benefits items or services not provided to all Lots or Units or all of the Properties Limited Common Expenses incurred by the Master Association pursuant to this Declaration or a Supplemental Declaration for providing specific items or services relating to or benefitting the Benefitted Lots shall be specifically assessed against the Benefitted Lots There are many resources on Florida landscaping which are helpful I recommend Gardening in Florida Homeowners with questions may contact Jackie Hannan LCAM our Property Manager at jhannan waterlefefl com for more information Let s continue to keep Waterlefe Beautiful 10 Lefe Life April 2021 MPOA Updates 11

DRB UPDATE WRITTEN BY MICHAELA VALLETTA DRB CHAIRPERSON If you have the original builders landscaping around your home which may include junipers and some other landscape bushes you may be in need of a landscape refresh Small changes make a very big impact on the exterior look of your home The following article may give you some inspiration As always Property Management and the DRB are here to help Happy planting Many of you have moved from other areas in the country and aren t familiar with Florida landscaping Plant color and size are especially important You want your plants to compliment your paint not conflict with it Visit your local nurseries and ask a lot of questions No matter how much you may like a particular plant it will only thrive under the right conditions and that may not always be the location where you want it to be It is important to know the sun exposure on all sides of your home The front landscape is very important this is where the planning comes into place The size of a plant is something to consider Thinking about the height and scale of plants in your front landscape and the placement of them all is important Architectural items in the landscape add interest but scale and proportion must be considered A large two story home for example can handle a larger fountain more than a smaller one story home Landscape rocks in the garden are considered inanimate objects These particular items are addressed under the Guidelines for Residential Change under the inanimate object section Be sure to refer to this important Guideline should you decide to incorporate these items into your landscape All Applications for Residential Change to your exterior landscape will be reviewed by the DRB at their next scheduled meeting BOAT LIFT DREDGING The Waterlefe Golf River Club boat lift bays are in need of dredging Currently during low tide there is not enough water for boats to enter and exit the boat lift safely Property Management has started the process of permitting and obtaining cost estimates which could take as long as 9 12 months to obtain In accordance with the Declaration of Covenants Restrictions and Easements the MPOA Board will issue a limited common assessment to canal front homeowners who have access to the boat lift to fund this project Chapter 3 3 of Waterlefe Declaration Limited Common Property and Boat Docks Certain portions of the Properties including without limitation boat docks and boat lifts designated as Limited Common Property and reserved for the exclusive use of some but not all of the Owners and occupants of Units There is hereby created in favor of every Owner of a Lot and Unit who is entitled to the use or benefit of particular Limited Common Property a non exclusive or exclusive as designated in this Declaration easement of use access and enjoyment in and to such Limited Common Property All expenses associated with maintenance repair replacement and insurance of the Limited Common Property shall be assessed against the Owners of Lots or Units which are benefitted thereby as a Limited Common Assessment Except as otherwise provided in this Declaration or any Supplement to this Declaration neither the use of any Limited Common Property nor any undivided interest in Limited Common Property may be transferred conveyed devised or encumbered separately from the Unit and or Lot to which it is appurtenant Waterlefe Covenant 8 7 Limited Common Assessments states the following Plants grow rapidly in Florida and that gorgeous small plant you put in the front can turn into a giant plant very quickly I ve had plants that I absolutely loved when they first went in but in a short time I realized they are too large for the space and they had to go or be relocated to a more spacious area of the landscape The Board of Directors shall have the power to assess Lots or Units Benefitted Lots receiving benefits items or services not provided to all Lots or Units or all of the Properties Limited Common Expenses incurred by the Master Association pursuant to this Declaration or a Supplemental Declaration for providing specific items or services relating to or benefitting the Benefitted Lots shall be specifically assessed against the Benefitted Lots There are many resources on Florida landscaping which are helpful I recommend Gardening in Florida Homeowners with questions may contact Jackie Hannan LCAM our Property Manager at jhannan waterlefefl com for more information Let s continue to keep Waterlefe Beautiful 10 Lefe Life April 2021 MPOA Updates 11

STAFF FEATURE This month we are beginning a brand new article series in Lefe Life to feature some of our wonderful staff in Waterlefe This month s feature is the MPOA Property Manager Jackie Hannan Jackie is a third generation Floridian and as a Florida native she enjoys all the benefits Florida has to offer She considers herself very lucky to have been given the opportunity to grow up in a great place like the Gulf Coast of Florida Her hobbies include fishing boating enjoying the beaches and walks with her family and dog Daphne Jackie was born in Brandon FL and raised right here in Bradenton She began her career in 2005 as Vacation Rental Coordinator Office Manager for a privately owned company in Holmes Beach where she quickly discovered her love and passion for helping people and real estate In 2008 she began working at an apartment community in Northwest Bradenton where she truly began her Property Management career a perfect combination of her passions In 2010 she got married and relocated to Orange County California While in California she worked until 2018 as a Sales and Resident Relations Manager for a luxury resort style apartment community management company Jackie has always had a passion for Real Estate as well as helping people After working in multiple areas she has been able to narrow her focus down to residential real estate specifically property management She loves interacting with people on a personal level and problem solving Now she gets to live out her passion every day at Waterlefe Jackie thrives when she can assist others and seeks excellence everyday through hard work leadership and her commitment to the homeowners in the Waterlefe community As the Property Manager and licensed Community Association Manager her goal is to make the lives of homeowners as easy as possible Jackie strives to do her best to make herself accessible to everyone so please feel free to contact her anytime with any questions you may have at 941 747 6898 ext 2 or email at jhannan waterlefefl com Professionally Jackie is committed to providing homeowners with the best experience possible From her education and work experience in many areas within the real estate industry Jackie is extremely knowledgeable and well suited to provide for the community Jackie relocated back to Bradenton in 2018 when she became pregnant with her precious baby boy Jaxson her pride and joy who will be turning 3 this fall In June 2019 she joined the Waterlefe MPOA staff as the Service Coordinator While familiarizing herself with the community and all things Waterlefe she became a licensed Community Association Manager In September 2020 she accepted the position of Property Manager 12 Lefe Life April 2021 MPOA Updates 13

STAFF FEATURE This month we are beginning a brand new article series in Lefe Life to feature some of our wonderful staff in Waterlefe This month s feature is the MPOA Property Manager Jackie Hannan Jackie is a third generation Floridian and as a Florida native she enjoys all the benefits Florida has to offer She considers herself very lucky to have been given the opportunity to grow up in a great place like the Gulf Coast of Florida Her hobbies include fishing boating enjoying the beaches and walks with her family and dog Daphne Jackie was born in Brandon FL and raised right here in Bradenton She began her career in 2005 as Vacation Rental Coordinator Office Manager for a privately owned company in Holmes Beach where she quickly discovered her love and passion for helping people and real estate In 2008 she began working at an apartment community in Northwest Bradenton where she truly began her Property Management career a perfect combination of her passions In 2010 she got married and relocated to Orange County California While in California she worked until 2018 as a Sales and Resident Relations Manager for a luxury resort style apartment community management company Jackie has always had a passion for Real Estate as well as helping people After working in multiple areas she has been able to narrow her focus down to residential real estate specifically property management She loves interacting with people on a personal level and problem solving Now she gets to live out her passion every day at Waterlefe Jackie thrives when she can assist others and seeks excellence everyday through hard work leadership and her commitment to the homeowners in the Waterlefe community As the Property Manager and licensed Community Association Manager her goal is to make the lives of homeowners as easy as possible Jackie strives to do her best to make herself accessible to everyone so please feel free to contact her anytime with any questions you may have at 941 747 6898 ext 2 or email at jhannan waterlefefl com Professionally Jackie is committed to providing homeowners with the best experience possible From her education and work experience in many areas within the real estate industry Jackie is extremely knowledgeable and well suited to provide for the community Jackie relocated back to Bradenton in 2018 when she became pregnant with her precious baby boy Jaxson her pride and joy who will be turning 3 this fall In June 2019 she joined the Waterlefe MPOA staff as the Service Coordinator While familiarizing herself with the community and all things Waterlefe she became a licensed Community Association Manager In September 2020 she accepted the position of Property Manager 12 Lefe Life April 2021 MPOA Updates 13

GPS ERRORS CDD Golf Club Updates Click here to view the April 2021 edition of Golfer s Glance Residents continue to report that vendors and guests especially vendors get GPS directions taking them to the Mossy Branch gate Ruth Harenchar on the CDD board has updated the following GPS systems with correct information three times since the Mossy Branch gate became operational Google Maps Android iMaps TomTom Waze Garmin Magellan Now Mary Paige Huisman Executive Assistant at the Waterlefe CDD Golf Club is handling correction updates She is updating only the most frequently used GPS systems which are Google Maps Android iMaps TomTom and Waze If a vendor tells you their GPS gave them directions to enter via the Mossy Branch gate you may report this error to Mary Paige You will need to tell her what GPS system the vendor used so she knows which system to update She can be contacted at 941 744 9771 or mphuisman waterlefefl com In addition to the ongoing update support on the most used GPS systems you can assist your vendors to avoid the irritation of delays in arriving at your residence Given the many gated communities in this part of Manatee County many vendors will ask at the time you place a service request or work order if there are any special driving instructions Please tell them their drivers can only enter our community via the Waterlefe Boulevard entrance If the vendor doesn t ask for special driving instructions it is still a good idea to tell them at the time you place your order that there is only one entrance available to our gated community on Waterlefe Boulevard 14 Lefe Life April 2021 CDD Updates 15

GPS ERRORS CDD Golf Club Updates Click here to view the April 2021 edition of Golfer s Glance Residents continue to report that vendors and guests especially vendors get GPS directions taking them to the Mossy Branch gate Ruth Harenchar on the CDD board has updated the following GPS systems with correct information three times since the Mossy Branch gate became operational Google Maps Android iMaps TomTom Waze Garmin Magellan Now Mary Paige Huisman Executive Assistant at the Waterlefe CDD Golf Club is handling correction updates She is updating only the most frequently used GPS systems which are Google Maps Android iMaps TomTom and Waze If a vendor tells you their GPS gave them directions to enter via the Mossy Branch gate you may report this error to Mary Paige You will need to tell her what GPS system the vendor used so she knows which system to update She can be contacted at 941 744 9771 or mphuisman waterlefefl com In addition to the ongoing update support on the most used GPS systems you can assist your vendors to avoid the irritation of delays in arriving at your residence Given the many gated communities in this part of Manatee County many vendors will ask at the time you place a service request or work order if there are any special driving instructions Please tell them their drivers can only enter our community via the Waterlefe Boulevard entrance If the vendor doesn t ask for special driving instructions it is still a good idea to tell them at the time you place your order that there is only one entrance available to our gated community on Waterlefe Boulevard 14 Lefe Life April 2021 CDD Updates 15

SIGN AND LIGHTS AT MOSSY BRANCH GATE Adding a monument at the Mossy Branch gate indicating it is a Waterlefe community resident only entrance has been a challenge given the limited space The Landscape Committee has finalized a design that will be lovely and coordinated with the look of the entrance monuments on Waterlefe Boulevard and Winding Stream Construction of the Mossy Branch monument will begin after the appropriate permit is issued by the county and the vendor s schedule allows As with the Winding Stream entrance monument the Mossy Branch monument will be lit at night River Club Some residents have expressed concern about the darkness at night by the Mossy Branch gate The monument lighting will be a help The CDD is also exploring additional lighting options that will improve visibility at that entrance without causing problems or concerns for Mossy Branch residents The county has denied CDD requests to add street lighting for the Port Harbor Mossy Branch traffic circle 16 Lefe Life April 2021 River Club 17

SIGN AND LIGHTS AT MOSSY BRANCH GATE Adding a monument at the Mossy Branch gate indicating it is a Waterlefe community resident only entrance has been a challenge given the limited space The Landscape Committee has finalized a design that will be lovely and coordinated with the look of the entrance monuments on Waterlefe Boulevard and Winding Stream Construction of the Mossy Branch monument will begin after the appropriate permit is issued by the county and the vendor s schedule allows As with the Winding Stream entrance monument the Mossy Branch monument will be lit at night River Club Some residents have expressed concern about the darkness at night by the Mossy Branch gate The monument lighting will be a help The CDD is also exploring additional lighting options that will improve visibility at that entrance without causing problems or concerns for Mossy Branch residents The county has denied CDD requests to add street lighting for the Port Harbor Mossy Branch traffic circle 16 Lefe Life April 2021 River Club 17

RIVER CLUB MANAGER LETTER The Ladies Fashion Show Luncheon was a hit Fun sun and trendy fashion made this a fun and unique event that we hope to hold again in the future Now that April is upon us the end of season is drawing near We will be hosting many fun events to make this hopefully the end of COVID season at Waterlefe EXCITING CHANGES AT THE RIVER CLUB The River Club has some exciting changes to the dining experience in Waterlefe We will be rolling out a brand new menu featuring some River Club favorites titled Waterlefe s Greatest Hits With offerings like Build Your Own Classics Shrimp Madagascar Jagerschnitzel and Pasta Bolognese you ll love this Best Of menu For the full Waterlefe Greatest Hits menu click here The Farewell Frenzy event filled up fast so we are now only accepting waitlist reservations Fun entertainment from Taylor Taylor and great food will make the Farewell Frenzy the place to be During April and May we will be offering some new menu items as we transition our new Executive Chef into Waterlefe Our ala carte menu on Wednesdays and Fridays will be called Waterlefe s Greatest Hits and it will feature favorite items from past menus that we haven t seen in some time On Thursdays we will be doing theme nights starting with comfort food pasta UK and Floribbean nights in April We will continue Bistro Nights on non event Saturday nights and Tiki Bar on Saturdays and Sundays Thursday nights are now Theme Nights at the River Club Each week we ll be showcasing a different taste pallet to keep our Waterlefe Members excited about what is to come Check out our upcoming theme nights below and plan ahead to join us Keep an eye out for these new menu offerings I know you will enjoy Looking forward to seeing you at the club Dan Adkins River Club Manager 18 Lefe Life April 2021 Comfort Food Night April 8th Pasta Night April 15th UK Night April 22nd Floribbean Night April 29th River Club 19

RIVER CLUB MANAGER LETTER The Ladies Fashion Show Luncheon was a hit Fun sun and trendy fashion made this a fun and unique event that we hope to hold again in the future Now that April is upon us the end of season is drawing near We will be hosting many fun events to make this hopefully the end of COVID season at Waterlefe EXCITING CHANGES AT THE RIVER CLUB The River Club has some exciting changes to the dining experience in Waterlefe We will be rolling out a brand new menu featuring some River Club favorites titled Waterlefe s Greatest Hits With offerings like Build Your Own Classics Shrimp Madagascar Jagerschnitzel and Pasta Bolognese you ll love this Best Of menu For the full Waterlefe Greatest Hits menu click here The Farewell Frenzy event filled up fast so we are now only accepting waitlist reservations Fun entertainment from Taylor Taylor and great food will make the Farewell Frenzy the place to be During April and May we will be offering some new menu items as we transition our new Executive Chef into Waterlefe Our ala carte menu on Wednesdays and Fridays will be called Waterlefe s Greatest Hits and it will feature favorite items from past menus that we haven t seen in some time On Thursdays we will be doing theme nights starting with comfort food pasta UK and Floribbean nights in April We will continue Bistro Nights on non event Saturday nights and Tiki Bar on Saturdays and Sundays Thursday nights are now Theme Nights at the River Club Each week we ll be showcasing a different taste pallet to keep our Waterlefe Members excited about what is to come Check out our upcoming theme nights below and plan ahead to join us Keep an eye out for these new menu offerings I know you will enjoy Looking forward to seeing you at the club Dan Adkins River Club Manager 18 Lefe Life April 2021 Comfort Food Night April 8th Pasta Night April 15th UK Night April 22nd Floribbean Night April 29th River Club 19

FAREWELL FRENZY A GOODBYE TO OUR SEASONAL FRIENDS SHREDDING DAY WAITLIST ONLY Saturday April 17 Wednesday April 21 6 00 9 00 PM 1 00 PM 3 00 PM Poolside Entertainment by Taylor Taylor Free of Charge Price 28 00 per person 23 80 w Member discount Menu available for curbside pick up Choose one of three entrees Pre order by April 12 Shrimp Cocktail Gazpacho Macadamia Encrusted Airline Chicken Breast Eight chilled jumbo shrimp with club made gazpacho garnished with fresh fruit salad and raspberry cocktail sauce Topped with sauce Maltaise and tropical fruit salsa served with coconut scented jasmine rice and roasted asparagus Barbecue Trio Carolina pulled pork grilled knockwurst and sliced smoked brisket served with macaroni and cheese and baked beans Dessert Stuffed chocolate chip ala mode Reservations Required 20 Lefe Life April 2021 941 747 6898 rcdining waterlefefl com The Waterlefe Shredding Day is scheduled for Wednesday April 21st from 1 PM 3 PM Members can drive up and bring their items for shredding in boxes or bags All items will be added to a 64 gallon container and put immediately into the truck for shredding See below for a list of items eligible for shredding staples and paper clips included Legal Documents Account records and ledgers Lottery tickets Activity sheets Magnetic media Advertising Maps and blueprints Applications Marketing plans Appraisals Medical records Bank statements Microfilm and microfiche Bids and quotes New product information Budgets Payroll documents Business plans Performance appraisals Canceled checks Personnel files Client lists Plastic credit and ID cards Contact lists Research and development reports Corporate tax records Sales forecasts Correspondence Specification drawings Customer records Strategic reports Disciplinary reports and promotions Strategies Educational reports Supplier purchase orders Expense reports Supplier reports Financial statements Supplier specifications Forecasts Test scores and class rosters Formulas product plans and tests Training information General Service information River Club 21

FAREWELL FRENZY A GOODBYE TO OUR SEASONAL FRIENDS SHREDDING DAY WAITLIST ONLY Saturday April 17 Wednesday April 21 6 00 9 00 PM 1 00 PM 3 00 PM Poolside Entertainment by Taylor Taylor Free of Charge Price 28 00 per person 23 80 w Member discount Menu available for curbside pick up Choose one of three entrees Pre order by April 12 Shrimp Cocktail Gazpacho Macadamia Encrusted Airline Chicken Breast Eight chilled jumbo shrimp with club made gazpacho garnished with fresh fruit salad and raspberry cocktail sauce Topped with sauce Maltaise and tropical fruit salsa served with coconut scented jasmine rice and roasted asparagus Barbecue Trio Carolina pulled pork grilled knockwurst and sliced smoked brisket served with macaroni and cheese and baked beans Dessert Stuffed chocolate chip ala mode Reservations Required 20 Lefe Life April 2021 941 747 6898 rcdining waterlefefl com The Waterlefe Shredding Day is scheduled for Wednesday April 21st from 1 PM 3 PM Members can drive up and bring their items for shredding in boxes or bags All items will be added to a 64 gallon container and put immediately into the truck for shredding See below for a list of items eligible for shredding staples and paper clips included Legal Documents Account records and ledgers Lottery tickets Activity sheets Magnetic media Advertising Maps and blueprints Applications Marketing plans Appraisals Medical records Bank statements Microfilm and microfiche Bids and quotes New product information Budgets Payroll documents Business plans Performance appraisals Canceled checks Personnel files Client lists Plastic credit and ID cards Contact lists Research and development reports Corporate tax records Sales forecasts Correspondence Specification drawings Customer records Strategic reports Disciplinary reports and promotions Strategies Educational reports Supplier purchase orders Expense reports Supplier reports Financial statements Supplier specifications Forecasts Test scores and class rosters Formulas product plans and tests Training information General Service information River Club 21

SCOOP YOUR POOP Around the Neighborhood Waterlefe has almost as many four legged friends as it does residents To help maintain the beauty of the community please do your part The Pointe is often used as a Dog Park Residents commonly bring their pups to run free in this area This area is also used by our children grand children kayakers and residents Florida has a leash law requiring all dogs to always remain on a leash Please abide by this rule and be sure to scoop the poop after your dog Walking your dog along the sidewalk Please remember to keep your pets controlled while on their leash do not allow them to charge or jump at residents trying to pass by There has been dog excrement found in the middle of the sidewalks Again you are responsible for the removal of anything your pup leaves behind Take your dog droppings with you Some residents are scooping but then leaving the plastic bags along the common sidewalk or fence areas along Waterlefe Boulevard to perhaps pick up on their way back home This is not a site our walkers joggers and others wish to see as they travel down this beautifully landscaped street Please carry your waste with you until you reach home do not leave bags for others to pick up or for your later pickup Your fellow residents appreciate your attention to these Paw Patrol tips and requests Thank you 22 Lefe Life April 2021 Around the Neighborhood 23

SCOOP YOUR POOP Around the Neighborhood Waterlefe has almost as many four legged friends as it does residents To help maintain the beauty of the community please do your part The Pointe is often used as a Dog Park Residents commonly bring their pups to run free in this area This area is also used by our children grand children kayakers and residents Florida has a leash law requiring all dogs to always remain on a leash Please abide by this rule and be sure to scoop the poop after your dog Walking your dog along the sidewalk Please remember to keep your pets controlled while on their leash do not allow them to charge or jump at residents trying to pass by There has been dog excrement found in the middle of the sidewalks Again you are responsible for the removal of anything your pup leaves behind Take your dog droppings with you Some residents are scooping but then leaving the plastic bags along the common sidewalk or fence areas along Waterlefe Boulevard to perhaps pick up on their way back home This is not a site our walkers joggers and others wish to see as they travel down this beautifully landscaped street Please carry your waste with you until you reach home do not leave bags for others to pick up or for your later pickup Your fellow residents appreciate your attention to these Paw Patrol tips and requests Thank you 22 Lefe Life April 2021 Around the Neighborhood 23

SIDEWALK REMINDER Please keep in mind that bicycles should remain on the streets within the community For resident safety sidewalks are reserved strictly for pedestrians Remember that bikes must follow the same rules as motor vehicles Per Florida Statute Every person propelling a vehicle by human power has all of the rights and all of the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle This means that bike riders need to remember to use stop signs properly signaling when making turns and be alert of all other rules of the road Keeping this in mind can help to keep all residents safe on our roads 24 Lefe Life April 2021 COMMUNITY LIBRARY REVAMP Located downstairs in the River Club is the Waterlefe Community Library a collection of books donated by homeowners for the enjoyment of the community Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Iris Mahon our library has been reorganized and revamped If you haven t been to the library recently be sure to stop by next time you re in the River Club and pick up something new to read Around the Neighborhood 25

SIDEWALK REMINDER Please keep in mind that bicycles should remain on the streets within the community For resident safety sidewalks are reserved strictly for pedestrians Remember that bikes must follow the same rules as motor vehicles Per Florida Statute Every person propelling a vehicle by human power has all of the rights and all of the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle This means that bike riders need to remember to use stop signs properly signaling when making turns and be alert of all other rules of the road Keeping this in mind can help to keep all residents safe on our roads 24 Lefe Life April 2021 COMMUNITY LIBRARY REVAMP Located downstairs in the River Club is the Waterlefe Community Library a collection of books donated by homeowners for the enjoyment of the community Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Iris Mahon our library has been reorganized and revamped If you haven t been to the library recently be sure to stop by next time you re in the River Club and pick up something new to read Around the Neighborhood 25

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL FOOD DRIVE Thank you Waterlefe residents for such a wonderful turnout on March 9 2021 to help Meals on Wheels of Manatee County The Waterlefe community donated over 1400 pounds of food to those in need in Manatee County and surrounding areas This effort would not have been possible without the contributions of homeowners across the community and Colleen Pryce Busch and Carl Busch Colleen and Carl will be hosting another food drive in May before our neighbors leave us for the season Be on the lookout for future communications to donate food before you leave LOVE BUGS ARE IN THE AIR WRITTEN BY BARB LEE Florida is known for its seasonal invasion of Love Bugs Season typically lasts four weeks in May and September Some early scouts have been seen up at the River Club pool The photo below shows that they typically fly in pairs once mated however you will see them solo as they search for a partner What their mating season means to us is flying insects around the River Club pool around your house on the roadways on the waterways they are everywhere Should you be unfortunate enough to have them splat on your vehicle golf cart boat be warned that their inner juices can remove paint so early treatment is highly advised Below are steps to take after a drive to help alleviate potential damage Clean Love Bugs Off Your Car with This Simple Trick To make their splatter easier to remove completely soak the bug laden area with water Lightly scrub the area with a wet dryer sheet Rinse often and use new dryer sheets to wipe Scrub until they re gone Clean off any leftover love bug residue then wash and rinse your car Note Some people use a Mr Eraser to scrub but be aware that this product contains a small amount of bleach 26 Lefe Life April 2021 Around the Neighborhood 27

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL FOOD DRIVE Thank you Waterlefe residents for such a wonderful turnout on March 9 2021 to help Meals on Wheels of Manatee County The Waterlefe community donated over 1400 pounds of food to those in need in Manatee County and surrounding areas This effort would not have been possible without the contributions of homeowners across the community and Colleen Pryce Busch and Carl Busch Colleen and Carl will be hosting another food drive in May before our neighbors leave us for the season Be on the lookout for future communications to donate food before you leave LOVE BUGS ARE IN THE AIR WRITTEN BY BARB LEE Florida is known for its seasonal invasion of Love Bugs Season typically lasts four weeks in May and September Some early scouts have been seen up at the River Club pool The photo below shows that they typically fly in pairs once mated however you will see them solo as they search for a partner What their mating season means to us is flying insects around the River Club pool around your house on the roadways on the waterways they are everywhere Should you be unfortunate enough to have them splat on your vehicle golf cart boat be warned that their inner juices can remove paint so early treatment is highly advised Below are steps to take after a drive to help alleviate potential damage Clean Love Bugs Off Your Car with This Simple Trick To make their splatter easier to remove completely soak the bug laden area with water Lightly scrub the area with a wet dryer sheet Rinse often and use new dryer sheets to wipe Scrub until they re gone Clean off any leftover love bug residue then wash and rinse your car Note Some people use a Mr Eraser to scrub but be aware that this product contains a small amount of bleach 26 Lefe Life April 2021 Around the Neighborhood 27

LOCKING UP BEFORE EXTENDED LEAVES WRITTEN BY BARB LEE The following list is designed to assist you in preparing to close your home for the season or an extended vacation Use this list as a guide to check off those tasks of greatest concern to you Three 3 Weeks Before Leaving Seek a trusted friend or relative to check on your home or act on your behalf and provide Property Management their contact information Make an appointment to have the air conditioning system serviced this should be done once a year Replace your filter Have air conditioning service professional calibrate humidistat Call Telephone Company to temporarily suspend service during your absence If you are leaving a vehicle behind call your insurance agent and request the coverage be put on vacation until you return Purchase a good surge protector in the event of loss of power Review your Homeowners insurance policy and take a copy with you Two 2 Weeks Before Leaving Purchase timers for lamps radio or other appliances Arrange to forward mail Arrange for cancellation of newspapers and magazines Run air conditioning on humidistat settings to test reliability It should run at least two hours out of every 24 hours On the Day of Departure Empty refrigerator and freezer disconnect and prop open door with a towel If you choose to leave the refrigerator on turn off the ice maker line and empty ice Place gallon water jugs full for expansion purposes or place newspaper loosely inside to consume space therefore causing the refrigerator and freezer to run less saving energy and stress on the life of your refrigerator Run 1 dozen ice cubes and 2 or 3 tablespoons baking soda or white vinegar in the garbage disposal to clean blades Empty dishwasher and turn off valve beneath the kitchen sink Set timers on lights Turn your gas water heater to pilot Turn your electric water heater off at the circuit board Disconnect washer valves Cover drains with stopper and duct tape Place a cup of bleach in the bowl cover and seal toilets Turn the valve off behind toilet bowl Unplug any small appliances and disconnect cable at the wall outlet Set your A C to 80 degrees If you have a humidistat the recommended setting is a minimum of 65 Lock doors and secure exterior One 1 Week Before Leaving Clean refrigerator and freezer Check the operation of your dehumidifier if you have one installed Secure continuous drain Remove interior plants and exterior plants in pots and containers Eat food in the food cabinets or plan to give away or discard Do not keep herbs such as parsley oregano basil etc You may however keep spices such as cinnamon curry nutmeg etc and all canned products Secure Store any items on the lanai in case of high winds hurricane weather 28 Lefe Life April 2021 Around the Neighborhood 29

LOCKING UP BEFORE EXTENDED LEAVES WRITTEN BY BARB LEE The following list is designed to assist you in preparing to close your home for the season or an extended vacation Use this list as a guide to check off those tasks of greatest concern to you Three 3 Weeks Before Leaving Seek a trusted friend or relative to check on your home or act on your behalf and provide Property Management their contact information Make an appointment to have the air conditioning system serviced this should be done once a year Replace your filter Have air conditioning service professional calibrate humidistat Call Telephone Company to temporarily suspend service during your absence If you are leaving a vehicle behind call your insurance agent and request the coverage be put on vacation until you return Purchase a good surge protector in the event of loss of power Review your Homeowners insurance policy and take a copy with you Two 2 Weeks Before Leaving Purchase timers for lamps radio or other appliances Arrange to forward mail Arrange for cancellation of newspapers and magazines Run air conditioning on humidistat settings to test reliability It should run at least two hours out of every 24 hours On the Day of Departure Empty refrigerator and freezer disconnect and prop open door with a towel If you choose to leave the refrigerator on turn off the ice maker line and empty ice Place gallon water jugs full for expansion purposes or place newspaper loosely inside to consume space therefore causing the refrigerator and freezer to run less saving energy and stress on the life of your refrigerator Run 1 dozen ice cubes and 2 or 3 tablespoons baking soda or white vinegar in the garbage disposal to clean blades Empty dishwasher and turn off valve beneath the kitchen sink Set timers on lights Turn your gas water heater to pilot Turn your electric water heater off at the circuit board Disconnect washer valves Cover drains with stopper and duct tape Place a cup of bleach in the bowl cover and seal toilets Turn the valve off behind toilet bowl Unplug any small appliances and disconnect cable at the wall outlet Set your A C to 80 degrees If you have a humidistat the recommended setting is a minimum of 65 Lock doors and secure exterior One 1 Week Before Leaving Clean refrigerator and freezer Check the operation of your dehumidifier if you have one installed Secure continuous drain Remove interior plants and exterior plants in pots and containers Eat food in the food cabinets or plan to give away or discard Do not keep herbs such as parsley oregano basil etc You may however keep spices such as cinnamon curry nutmeg etc and all canned products Secure Store any items on the lanai in case of high winds hurricane weather 28 Lefe Life April 2021 Around the Neighborhood 29

FEATURING RENEE WALT EPPARD WRITTEN BY JACK RITCHIE IN THE SPOTLIGHT When it comes to developing a high end community and becoming generous promoters and contributors meet Mr and Mrs Waterlefe Walt Eppard came to Sarasota in 1964 having grown up in Virginia and Maryland After four years in the US Air Force as an electrical engineer Walt worked for Western Electric in North Carolina and moved to Florida to work at EMR on the space program Renee moved here in 1973 from the Chicago area and met Walt while at work The two have been married for 43 years and have a combined 4 kids 11 grandkids and 9 great grandkids They both evolved into Real Estate Brokers with Walt moving into land development and Renee continuing in the Real Estate business Walt developed neighborhoods in Sarasota and with neighbor partner Dave McNabb planned and got approval for Waterlefe and Tidewater which they then sold to WCI The Shores property did not fit in the WCI model so it was developed separately by the team of Eppard McNabb and the 33 lots were sold by Renee Walt is an antique car enthusiast but is now down to one a 1972 Buick Grand Sport convertible Red of course Meanwhile Renee is past president of the Ringling College Library Association which puts on the Town Hall Lecture series to support the Ringling College She is currently Secretary of the Tidewell Hospice Board of Directors and the Chair of the Tidewell Foundation These organizations are advocates for the children s grief and bereavement program known as The Blue Butterfly program Renee and Walt love golf traveling boating and relaxing in the Tennessee North Carolina mountains With kids in Tennessee Oregon and Connecticut the couple travels a lot throughout the United States but are still enthusiastic world travelers with some favorite locations being South Africa Australia Normandy beaches Thailand India and Dubai Renee and Walt moved to Waterlefe in 2000 to a villa while their house was built in The Shores They love the Waterlefe community and its residents Renee is currently President of the Shores Board of Directors and was a founding member of the WWGA She has worked on Breast Cancer and Veterans Day fundraisers and supports the Literary Society of Waterlefe the Community Art Shows and Adopt a Child for Christmas Renee is a member of the Literary Chixs Book Club and is amazed at all the wonderful volunteers in Waterlefe After retiring educating people to find better jobs in trades became Walt s focus and passion Walt helped design a curriculum with employers that gives local students a 4 month long instructional training class focusing on HVAC auto repairs electrical and plumbing The trainings are free and hosted at night so students can still work during the day and have job offers upon graduation 30 Lefe Life April 2021 Around the Neighborhood 31

FEATURING RENEE WALT EPPARD WRITTEN BY JACK RITCHIE IN THE SPOTLIGHT When it comes to developing a high end community and becoming generous promoters and contributors meet Mr and Mrs Waterlefe Walt Eppard came to Sarasota in 1964 having grown up in Virginia and Maryland After four years in the US Air Force as an electrical engineer Walt worked for Western Electric in North Carolina and moved to Florida to work at EMR on the space program Renee moved here in 1973 from the Chicago area and met Walt while at work The two have been married for 43 years and have a combined 4 kids 11 grandkids and 9 great grandkids They both evolved into Real Estate Brokers with Walt moving into land development and Renee continuing in the Real Estate business Walt developed neighborhoods in Sarasota and with neighbor partner Dave McNabb planned and got approval for Waterlefe and Tidewater which they then sold to WCI The Shores property did not fit in the WCI model so it was developed separately by the team of Eppard McNabb and the 33 lots were sold by Renee Walt is an antique car enthusiast but is now down to one a 1972 Buick Grand Sport convertible Red of course Meanwhile Renee is past president of the Ringling College Library Association which puts on the Town Hall Lecture series to support the Ringling College She is currently Secretary of the Tidewell Hospice Board of Directors and the Chair of the Tidewell Foundation These organizations are advocates for the children s grief and bereavement program known as The Blue Butterfly program Renee and Walt love golf traveling boating and relaxing in the Tennessee North Carolina mountains With kids in Tennessee Oregon and Connecticut the couple travels a lot throughout the United States but are still enthusiastic world travelers with some favorite locations being South Africa Australia Normandy beaches Thailand India and Dubai Renee and Walt moved to Waterlefe in 2000 to a villa while their house was built in The Shores They love the Waterlefe community and its residents Renee is currently President of the Shores Board of Directors and was a founding member of the WWGA She has worked on Breast Cancer and Veterans Day fundraisers and supports the Literary Society of Waterlefe the Community Art Shows and Adopt a Child for Christmas Renee is a member of the Literary Chixs Book Club and is amazed at all the wonderful volunteers in Waterlefe After retiring educating people to find better jobs in trades became Walt s focus and passion Walt helped design a curriculum with employers that gives local students a 4 month long instructional training class focusing on HVAC auto repairs electrical and plumbing The trainings are free and hosted at night so students can still work during the day and have job offers upon graduation 30 Lefe Life April 2021 Around the Neighborhood 31

ARTISTS GUILD Organizations You don t take a photograph you make it Ansel Adams Nature offers a variety of subjects which allow us to appreciate our local environment This month Patsy Kline Hall takes us to the next level with her stunning photography CLICK HERE to browse through Patsy s gallery To view the April Art Exhibit CLICK HERE If you missed the prior two exhibits you can click on the links below to view them To view the March Art Exhibit CLICK HERE To view the February Art Exhibit CLICK HERE Feel free to contact the artists to let them know you are enjoying their art For more information about the Waterlefe Artist Guild please contact Patsy Hall at patsy dhall com 32 Lefe Life April 2021 Organizations 33

ARTISTS GUILD Organizations You don t take a photograph you make it Ansel Adams Nature offers a variety of subjects which allow us to appreciate our local environment This month Patsy Kline Hall takes us to the next level with her stunning photography CLICK HERE to browse through Patsy s gallery To view the April Art Exhibit CLICK HERE If you missed the prior two exhibits you can click on the links below to view them To view the March Art Exhibit CLICK HERE To view the February Art Exhibit CLICK HERE Feel free to contact the artists to let them know you are enjoying their art For more information about the Waterlefe Artist Guild please contact Patsy Hall at patsy dhall com 32 Lefe Life April 2021 Organizations 33

ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY Organizations may not currently be active due to COVID 19 Please check with organization contacts for more information Artists Guild Ladies Out to Lunch Bunch The Waterlefe Artists Guild WAG is composed of full and part time residents who create original art in various media Artists explore new mediums through member led classes present their work to the community virtually and in annual shows WAG strives to Keep Art Alive by supporting our local schools creative arts programs Contact Patsy Hall patsy dhall com Boating Community Group The Waterlefe Boating Community Group is a social group for Waterlefe residents to promote water recreation share valued information and grow friendships among boaters anglers kayakers and paddlers Contact Jim Manning jpmanning880 gmail com Cars Coffee Cars Coffee is a talk group for residents to connect with one another over their mutual enthusiasm for cars of all kinds and the car industry in general Meetings are held one morning every month and the future schedule will be announced Contact John Valletta john johnvalletta com Community Emergency Response Team CERT is the Community Emergency Response Team that is funded and trained by the county to step in and assist the community in case of an emergency that first responders are unavailable for No specific skills are needed to become a member Contact Jeff Brand jeffreybrand gmail com Tom Kalousek tkalousek1000 gmail com Hangar Talk Hangar Talk welcomes aviation enthusiasts of all kinds Casual monthly lunch gathering outings and sharing of aviation experiences and opportunities both past and current Contact Terry Lee terrancejlee48 gmail com 34 Lefe Life April 2021 The Ladies Out to Lunch Bunch is a group for women to enjoy each other s company over lunch at some of the best restaurants Bradenton has to offer With get togethers held 2 3 times a month there are plenty of opportunities to join this bunch Contact Roz Warner rozwarner619 gmail com Literary Society of Waterlefe The Literary Society of Waterlefe is an organization for members looking to engage in thoughtful conversations about a wide range of pre selected books from month to month These gatherings are in a casual setting which allows residents to connect and converse about important and exciting pieces of literature Contact Rosalynn Kiefer rkiefer2 gmail com Sensational Singles Sensational Singles is a social group for single Waterlefe members widowed divorced and everyone else to participate in various outings to connect with one another and create meaningful friendships through casual get togethers Contact Roz Warner rozwarner619 gmail com Watering Hole Watering Hole is a social group for people especially newcomers to Waterlefe to meet their neighbors and feel involved in their community Whether you are new to the community or have been here for years we welcome you enjoy a fun evening with your neighbors at one of these no fuss events Contact Miriam Martin mmartin952 comcast net Barbie Brand barbiegbrand gmail com Organizations 35

ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY Organizations may not currently be active due to COVID 19 Please check with organization contacts for more information Artists Guild Ladies Out to Lunch Bunch The Waterlefe Artists Guild WAG is composed of full and part time residents who create original art in various media Artists explore new mediums through member led classes present their work to the community virtually and in annual shows WAG strives to Keep Art Alive by supporting our local schools creative arts programs Contact Patsy Hall patsy dhall com Boating Community Group The Waterlefe Boating Community Group is a social group for Waterlefe residents to promote water recreation share valued information and grow friendships among boaters anglers kayakers and paddlers Contact Jim Manning jpmanning880 gmail com Cars Coffee Cars Coffee is a talk group for residents to connect with one another over their mutual enthusiasm for cars of all kinds and the car industry in general Meetings are held one morning every month and the future schedule will be announced Contact John Valletta john johnvalletta com Community Emergency Response Team CERT is the Community Emergency Response Team that is funded and trained by the county to step in and assist the community in case of an emergency that first responders are unavailable for No specific skills are needed to become a member Contact Jeff Brand jeffreybrand gmail com Tom Kalousek tkalousek1000 gmail com Hangar Talk Hangar Talk welcomes aviation enthusiasts of all kinds Casual monthly lunch gathering outings and sharing of aviation experiences and opportunities both past and current Contact Terry Lee terrancejlee48 gmail com 34 Lefe Life April 2021 The Ladies Out to Lunch Bunch is a group for women to enjoy each other s company over lunch at some of the best restaurants Bradenton has to offer With get togethers held 2 3 times a month there are plenty of opportunities to join this bunch Contact Roz Warner rozwarner619 gmail com Literary Society of Waterlefe The Literary Society of Waterlefe is an organization for members looking to engage in thoughtful conversations about a wide range of pre selected books from month to month These gatherings are in a casual setting which allows residents to connect and converse about important and exciting pieces of literature Contact Rosalynn Kiefer rkiefer2 gmail com Sensational Singles Sensational Singles is a social group for single Waterlefe members widowed divorced and everyone else to participate in various outings to connect with one another and create meaningful friendships through casual get togethers Contact Roz Warner rozwarner619 gmail com Watering Hole Watering Hole is a social group for people especially newcomers to Waterlefe to meet their neighbors and feel involved in their community Whether you are new to the community or have been here for years we welcome you enjoy a fun evening with your neighbors at one of these no fuss events Contact Miriam Martin mmartin952 comcast net Barbie Brand barbiegbrand gmail com Organizations 35

ACTIVITY DIRECTORY Activities may not currently be active due to COVID 19 Please check with activity contacts for more information Fitness Center Classes Programs Contact Jana Dunson Martin jana janafit com Men s Golf Association Contact Tom Tosi tomtosi aol com Kayaking Canoeing Contact Jackie Hannan jhannan waterlefefl com Mixed Bridge Contact Judy Werner allwern aol com Ladies Bunco Contact Peggy Slocum spslocum msn com Mixed Euchre Card Group Contact Sue Bryant sbee287 aol com Ladies Hand Foot Cards Contact Audrey Bilotti audalb1 me com Purls Chains Contact Lisa Hantverk lisah826 hotmail com Ladies Mah Jongg Contact Sue McCarty sue herbandsue com Women s Niners 9 Hole Golf Contact Mary Lou Kovac MLFlorida45 outlook com Kristine Reis wholebodyfitness hotmail com Debbie Murphy debdenmurphy me com Ladies Shanghai Rummy Contact Audrey Bilotti audalb1 me com 36 Lefe Life April 2021 Organizations 37

ACTIVITY DIRECTORY Activities may not currently be active due to COVID 19 Please check with activity contacts for more information Fitness Center Classes Programs Contact Jana Dunson Martin jana janafit com Men s Golf Association Contact Tom Tosi tomtosi aol com Kayaking Canoeing Contact Jackie Hannan jhannan waterlefefl com Mixed Bridge Contact Judy Werner allwern aol com Ladies Bunco Contact Peggy Slocum spslocum msn com Mixed Euchre Card Group Contact Sue Bryant sbee287 aol com Ladies Hand Foot Cards Contact Audrey Bilotti audalb1 me com Purls Chains Contact Lisa Hantverk lisah826 hotmail com Ladies Mah Jongg Contact Sue McCarty sue herbandsue com Women s Niners 9 Hole Golf Contact Mary Lou Kovac MLFlorida45 outlook com Kristine Reis wholebodyfitness hotmail com Debbie Murphy debdenmurphy me com Ladies Shanghai Rummy Contact Audrey Bilotti audalb1 me com 36 Lefe Life April 2021 Organizations 37

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THIS MONTH S LEFE LIFE CONTRIBUTORS Barb lee Jack Ritchie Michaela Valletta APRIL 2021 LEFE LIFE

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THIS 
MONTH'S LEFE LIFE CONTRIBUTORS

Barb Lee

Jack Ritchie

Michaela Valletta