LEFE LIFE | March 2024 : simplebooklet.com

PAGE 2 | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB MONTHLY FEATURES• News from the GM• News from the MPOA Board, Committees, & Groups• Upcoming Meetings Calendar Snapshot• Financial Update3-7 | MPOA BUSINESS8-13 | LIVE HERE14-22 | DINE HERE23-25 | GOLF HERE39-54 | THRIVE HERE55-61 | MEMBER RESOURCES, Programs, Services, & Benefits26-38 | BOAT HERE• Community Association / Property Management Updates• Friendly Community Reminders & Facilities Updates• Waste Pick-Up Calendar Snapshot• Club Management Update• Dining & Entertainment Calendar Snapshot• This Month's Special Events Lineup• Regular Dining Opportunities• Recent Event Recaps• Sneak Peek at Upcoming Events• Golf / CDD Leadership, & Committee News• Community Safety Tip-of-the-Month• Stories from the Heart• Waterlefe Philanthropy• Care & Concern Messages• Feel-Good Stories, Event Recaps, Paparazzi Photos• Organizations & Special Interest Group Updates & Contacts• Unique Programs & Services• All-Events Calendar Snapshot• Fitness Opportunities• Amenity Information / Hours of Operation• Boating & Fishing Community Group Updates & Events• Kayaking & Paddling Updates & Events• Marina Club / Boating Facilities Updates / Safety InformationMPOA

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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | PAGE 3 MPOA atSusan Greene | MPOA General Manager/COOThis Month's News from the GMDear Members:Wow! March has arrived in the blink of an eye and we welcome Women’s History Month, St. Patrick’s Day, daylight savings time, the ﬁrst day of Spring, our Walk of Fame Veterans' Appreciation, and this year, Easter. We are excited for for each and every event, Member visits, and offsite fun as Waterlefe Travels heads to the Arcadia Rodeo. Thanks to so many who have already had their photos taken for our 25th Anniversary album. Remember, the photos can be casual or formal, it’s your choice - just have fun! These memories will last a lifetime and will make the historical album truly special.As we head into Spring, deep cleaning comes to mind. In order to maintain a clean and healthy environment in the Fitness Center, it was announced a year ago that the Fitness Center would receive a deep cleaning every Tuesday and Friday between the hours of 7–8 am. This time was determined based on a study of Member usage patterns, and set not only to be the less disruptive for our regular gym users, but also to help our maintenance team have adequate time and space to be thorough. Although the facility is open 24-7 for your convenience, we thank you for keeping this important cleaning schedule in mind as you plan your workouts, and avoiding gym use during this time. Additionally, in order to help maintain a clean and safe environment, please do not prop the doors leading from the pool open unless there is an air conditioning problem or unless directed by our Facilities Manager. The Spring season also means we will be welcoming a lot of your guests. Please remember, all guests must sign a waiver before using the Fitness Center. Missing waivers and/or propping the door open for guests could lead to suspension. To access the necessary forms, you can visit the Fitness Opportunities page under the Thrive Here tab on the Member website, or come by the MPOA ofﬁce.As we discuss proper maintenance of our facilities, we also remind our Members that the pool is for everyone’s enjoyment, and we strive to keep it at a reasonable temperature that is not only comfortable for the majority of users, but also set to keep equipment running efﬁciently and with longevity. Replacement parts for the facility are very costly and since this impacts all of our Resident-Members, we handle it with great care. We have discovered recently that a Member has been entering the off-limits area around the pool heater and adjusting the temperature. This is strictly prohibited. This typically happens on the weekend and is then left on until we discover it Monday morning during routine equipment checks. This over 10 degree increase in temperature has caused the heaters to run constantly, risking damage to the equipment. Via this message, we ask that this does not continue, and have installed cameras as a safeguard. Per this reminder and request, we hope we will not have to begin reviewing future footage. Every Member has to share in expenses of repairs and we aim to ensure the Community does not have to pay for unnecessary costs whenever possible. Thank you for your cooperation and keeping this in mind.Please join us, Monday, March 25 at 2:00 pm by the Walk of Fame as we honor our Veterans with the placement of a memorial paver. If you can make it, please email me at gm@waterlefeﬂ.com. Have a wonderful March, everyone!Sla`inte!

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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | PAGE 7 MPOA atThis Month's Financial UpdateValerie Funk | ComptrollerHappy March everyone! This is my favorite month of the year (you can probably guess why). The January 2024 ﬁnancials report a deﬁcit of ($23,683) before depreciation. The audit is not yet done, but we are using a new company and they are being very thorough.Just a reminder to all the Members with the last name starting with A through D, that your annual food minimum year ends on March 31st. You can check your statement on the member website or call me to verify your balance.Here is a fun fact-as of February 23, 2024: I saw online that Bank OZK is offering a 5.30% annual rate on a new 8 month CD with a $1,000 minimum opening deposit.Also remember that the ﬁling deadline for your 2023 personal taxes is April 15, 2024.Please continue to visit the website and read the weekly Lefe-Lite emails for information on the Club hours and events also.The next Finance committee meeting is Tuesday, March 19, at 10AM. All are welcome to attend this meeting.If you have any questions, suggestions on a topic, or would like more information about anything, please feel free to contact me at Comptroller@waterlefeﬂ.com.Finally, I'll leave you with a fun challenge: Where is an accountant’s favorite place to hike?Find the answer on the back page of this edition!You deserve the best. You deserve Waterlefe.

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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | PAGE 13 RIVER CLUB MAINTENANCE ALERT: FIRE SPRINKLER EQUIPMENT TESTING Monday, March 4th Between 9:00 PM to 4:00 PM The Annual inspection of the Fire Sprinkler and alarm system will be conducted by our system maintenance company. Members/Staff should expect to hear intermittent soundings of the Buildings Fire Alarms at that time. This and other inspections throughout 2024 are necessary to insure that in the event of a fire the alarm and sprinkler systems will operate properly. Thank you! Tuesday 3/5/2024, Between 9am – 11am The water will be shut down to the entire River Club for a minor plumbing repair. During this time there will be no water usage available for showers, bathrooms etc. so please plan accordingly. The water will be restored asap - no later than 11am. FRIENDLY REMINDER:The complimentary toiletries and provided in our locker rooms / bathrooms are a wonderful convenience, but they are a ﬁnite resource that we all must share. Recently, it appears someone is taking the entire stock of items in one visit, leaving nothing for others. Please be mindful and courteous and take/use only one item as needed.

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PAGE 16 | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB RIVER CLUB atRiver Club Dining Management NewsDan Adkins | River Club Dining ManagerGreetings from the River Club! We continue to break revenue records as member participation continues to soar. With reservations ﬁlling up quickly for our most popular events and often selling out in minutes, it is very important to look ahead to events that interest you and be ready to book right at 8:00am on the day the event opens. Please remember, any reservation sent before 8:00am will not be accepted. If you are booking a large party all names of the party must be given at the time of reservation or the reservation will not be accepted. This is being done to make the process fair for all our residents.Please be cognitive that each event will have a dress code. The dress code is stated on all event ﬂiers just below the price. The dress code will be reminded at the time of ﬁnal conﬁrmation but if you are not sure please refer to the event ﬂier. If a member or their guests are not dressed appropriately, they will be asked to return home and change into proper attire. If you are bringing guests, please inform them of the event dress code. Please visit the website for the full reservation policy and dress codes:https://waterlefempoa.clubhouseonline-e3.net/Dine_Here/River_Club_Dining_Policies_DocumentsOn to the fun stuff! Sweet Fleet & ABBA NOVA brought the house down as we kicked off our Concert Series. I was able to secure a second night for each of these events to clear our massive wait lists. You may have noticed these second nights were not advertised. This was due to the second nights being added to clear as much of our wait lists for the events as possible. Sunday Brunch has recently been upgraded and the response has been fantastic. If you haven’t been in to try it out yet, make a reservation soon. The Board recently voted to allow the public access to our Sunday Brunches, a common practice for most clubs in the area. We will not make any reservations for those outside of the community until Thursdays, so sign up early to secure your spot.Lindsey has been doing a great job upgrading our website making it much easier to access information for all our events and dining options. Kudos to her! While you are there, check out the River Club Paparazzi link to see all the fun you, your friends and neighbors are having at The River Club.See you at the Club!At The River Club, every event is a special event.

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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | PAGE 23 SNEAK PEEK:UPCOMING EVENTS | APRIL 2024Reservations Opening SOON!*Watch for updates on WaterlefeMembers.com for all the details.**THE CHEF IS STILL HARD AT WORK, FINALIZING HIS MENUS. EVENT FLYERS AND MORE DETAILS WILL BE PUBLISHED WHEN AVAILABLE. Check online often! Things can change while we are still in planning mode. Expect reservations to open approximately 1 month in advance (at 8am). You'll never miss a beat if you: watch the bulletin board in front of The River Club, visit the Events Calendar online and click on an event, watch for email updates, watch the digital bulletin board online under DINE HERE tab > Upcoming Special Events subcategory/page.*RIVER CLUB atAPR 3APR 6 APR 7APR 10APR 26APR 27APR 11APR 13APR 20APR 25APR 13Dining Rooms closed for Golf Event.Tiki Bar Open.Dining Rooms closed for Golf Event.Tiki Bar Open.

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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | PAGE 25 This Month's CDD UpdatesLANDSCAPE COMMITTEE: The landscape committee recently completed some of their projects for the year to include the enhancement of the Sand Crane South cul de sac, Rainbow Court Median, adding additional plantings to the Winding Stream Berm and making adjustments to irrigation so the annual beds are separate from other irrigation programs like turf. The new vinca annuals will also bring some new colors to the community as they replace the red and purple annuals that were installed for the winter season. On occasion vendors have been known to cause damage to areas like cul de sac grass, leave oil or liquid stains on roadways or any other damage caused to the CDD property. If this happens it’s important to know who to report this to and what information is needed. If you see a vendor cause damage, please take note of the vendor’s name and number and any photos that can be taken are greatly appreciated. Once this is reported to the CDD, staff will reach out to the vendors in question to hold them responsible for repairs. This can be reported to the CDD by calling 941-744-9771 or emailing mphuisman@waterlefeﬂ.com. GOLF COMMITTEE: The Men’s Member Guest event was completed this ﬁrst weekend of March with a full roster and a waitlist. The golf committee is working with staff to see if any changes can be made or a second event can be added to allow members on the waitlist to be able to get into Member Guest in the future years. The Committee is also working with staff on upcoming events like the WWGA Member Guest and a possible Masters Weekend event to coincide with the Masters in April. Staff is also working on the upcoming Summer Program and hopes to begin advertising for it soon! CAPITAL PLANNING COMMITTEE: Progress is continuing on the clubhouse building with framing beginning inside the building and the expanded bathrooms starting to take shape. If you have been out to golf or practice on the putting green you may have also noticed the masonry block going up on the South side of the building. You deserve the best. You deserve Waterlefe.

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PAGE 26 | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB CDD's Safety Tip-of-the-MonthSTAY SAFE - BE AWARE - RESPECT WILDLIFEWaterlefe is known for its many nature trails and preserves in the community, but there is also a plethora of natural wildlife in the community as well. While some may enjoy watching the wildlife it is important to always be safe and keep your distance from wildlife. When walking the community, please make sure that you do not walk near the ponds with children, animals or to look for golf balls as gators have been spotted in the ponds. When walking dogs make sure that they are always kept on a leash and if you are walking the nature trails make sure you stay on the paths. Alligators have been known to move between ponds in the evening so if you are out walking during this time make sure you stay aware of your surroundings. Gators, snakes and the occasional bobcat are among the wildlife that you should keep a safe distance from as they can be aggressive. Lastly, if you have guests visiting who are not familiar with the area or wildlife be sure to let them know to be cautious and always keep an eye out when walking around. If you see wildlife like gators in the ponds, be sure to report them to the MPOA.

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PAGE 28 | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB A Fishing Derby Updatefrom Bob Cameron:Hi Waterlefe Fishing Derby anglers. I wanted to give a quick update since we have a little less than one month left in the Derby. As of now we have a big bass of about 22”, a redﬁsh at 29”, and a 20” snook, but the bass and snook awards can be bettered and there are bigger redﬁsh that can still be caught. As the waters warm, snook will be more available and the bass will become more active. And redﬁsh don’t mind the cold so much but they, too, will probably be more active. So 6 anglers have fulﬁlled their 10 ﬁsh / 10 door prize tickets quota, and are now working on getting the BIG one! There are several anglers who who have not entered any ﬁsh... Get busy!

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PAGE 30 | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB Waterlefe Fishing Derby 2024 The purpose of the Waterlefe Fishing Derby (WFD) is to have fun and get Waterlefe fishermen out fishing. WFD is open to all Waterlefe members and their families (including grandkids) only. The event runs January 13, 2024 until March 23, 2024. Entry Fee is $20. Entrants must register by March 15, 2023, but only fish caught after registering and paying fee count. Participation in WFD is based on catch and photo of fish caught in the Waterlefe community and Manatee River. Note: Fishing is not allowed from the Marina Club docks, the Golf Course, or private property without the property owner’s permission. There are three components to WFD: 1. 10 Photos=10 Door Prize Tickets 2. Biggest Fish Award 3. WFD Celebration and Awards dinner-April 3, 2024 at 6:30pm 1. 10 Fish=10 Door Prize Tickets. Catch any species of fish during the event dates January 13-March 23, 2024, and take a digital image that includes your angler ID* or a “selfie” with you and your prize catch (no angler ID required with a selfie). Fish caught with a guide are eligible. Submit the image to email address bobcameron505@gmail.com by March 25, 2024 and you will be entered in the drawing. Up to 10 photos featuring 10 different fish can be submitted. The drawing takes place at our WFD Celebration. You can only win one Door Prize. Take some nice “magazine” shots of those fish so we can feature angler’s photos in Lefelife. No fish measurements are required for this event. 2. Biggest Fish Award: Based on biggest catch for each species listed. Entries must be received by March 25, 2024. 3 species will be included in 2024; Redfish, Snook, and Largemouth Bass. Anglers may only win one Biggest Fish award. Fish caught with a professional guide are not eligible for the Big Fish award. Fish must be measured and photographed with angler ID. 3. WFD Awards Presentation and Dinner- April 3, 2024 at 6:30pm

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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | PAGE 31 *Every WFD entrant will receive a unique angler ID via email. Each angler decides how to clearly display their ID in images of their fish. Write the angler ID on your hand, for example. RULES WFD event dates: January 13-March 23, 2024. $20 entry fee required; cash or check made out to Robert Cameron. Payment after January 13, 2024 shall be delivered to Bob Cameron, 506 Sand Crane CT, Bradenton 34212 in person. Consult the FWC website for fishing license requirements https://myfwc.com/license/ All fish must be photographed. Catch and release is encouraged. Area Boundaries-Waterlefe community and Manatee River. Fishing is not allowed from the Marina Club docks, the Golf Course, or private property without the property owner’s permission. Big Fish Award Species: Snook, Redfish and Largemouth Bass. Big fish caught with a professional guide are not eligible for the Big Fish award. Fish Photos: Each angler must supply their own digital camera and/or blank memory card capable of retaining their Big Fish entries. All photos submitted to the WFD must be available for viewing until the awards announcement on the device or memory card used to photograph the entry. Each angler will receive a unique angler ID* and is responsible for including this information in all photos entered in the event or take a selfie so we can identify you. Submit the image to email address bobcameron505@gmail.com by March 25, 2024. The Big Fish entries should be laid on a measuring device, nose butting the lower or left end of the device with fish mouth closed. Place the angler ID on or near the fish and take a photograph of the whole fish making sure that the nose and tail are in the photo, that the size graduations are visible, and the angler ID is clear and legible. NO PINCHED TAILS. Handling of the fish should be done with wet hands and the measuring device should be wet for the protection of the fish. You may have to steady the fish while on the board. All decisions relating to the angler and catch eligibility as well as scoring the catch will be the responsibility of the WFD officials. The measurement will be based on the nearest 1/4 inch. In the event of any ties, the prize will be awarded to the first photo received. All measuring

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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | PAGE 35 Please contact Lt/C Marc D. Christman, P Text: 425 785 1440 Email: mdchristman5@gmail.com “United States Power Squadrons” This FREE VOLUNTARY VESSEL SAFTY CHECK service is provided by: America's Boating Club - Anna Maria Island Sail & Power Squadron Cdr J. David Haddox, S 941-447-7845 kayakmd@gmail.com ______________________________________________________________________ Published by: Anna Maria Island Sail & Power Squadron PO Box 14899 Bradenton, FL 34280 https://www.usps.org/annamaria/ SAVE A LIFE Providing FREE & Confidential Vessel Safety Checks “We come to you” Items discussed during this free Vessel Safety Check: - Display of Registration Number - FL Registration or USCG Documentation - Personal Floatation Devices (PFD) - Visual Distress Signals (VDS) - Fire Extinguishers - Ventilation - Backfire Flame Control/Arrestor - Sound Producing Devises/Bell - Navigation Lights - Pollution Placard - MARPOL Trash Placard - Marine Sanitation Devices - State and/or Local Requirements - Overall Vessel Condition o Deck free of hazards o Safe Electrical Systems o Safe Fuel Systems o Safe Galley and Heating Systems - All Personal Watercraft (eg, Jet Ski®, Sea-Doo®, WaveRunner®) require an operating self-circling or kill switch mechanism.

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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | PAGE 37 MPOA atBoat Lift Key Switch Replacement ReminderATTENTION BOAT LIFT USERS: With warmer weather on the way, we know our boaters will be out and about much more. Since many were traveling for the season and may have missed previous notiﬁcations, this is another reminder that a key switch replacement occurred near the end of 2023. If you have not done so already, please contact Pat Sullivan (fm@waterlefeﬂ.com). An appointment is required to get the necessary paperwork and your new keys (2 will be issued per household).You may download and print the waiver and rules of operation ahead of time by printing the following pages. Please be sure to complete this necessary step BEFORE you show up with your boat and guests to ensure you have access to our beautiful waterways.Best,MPOA Facilities Management

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PAGE 38 | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB Waterlefe Golf & River Club ♦995 Fish Hook Cove ♦Bradenton FL 34212♦941-747-6898 BOAT LIFT RULES OF OPERATION 1. You are not permitted to operate lift unless you have attended and completed the Waterlefe Boat Lift School and have signed and returned the executed Waterlefe Boat Lift Release Form to the Waterlefe Homeowners Association prior to operating the Boat Lift. 2. You must be a Waterlefe homeowner or resident to operate the lift. 3. As a residential boat lift and an amenity for which residents have access to the Manatee River, the hours of operation are at the discretion of the resident. There will be times in which a resident may want to exit or enter the community using the lift at any hour. We would ask that any resident wanting to use the boat lift be cognizant of those residents who live close to the boat lift. 4. The minimum age to operate is 17 years. 5. You must never operate the lift while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 6. No one is permitted to be in the vessel while the vessel is in the lift; either lifting, lowering or traveling. 7. Never attempt to lift more than the posted weight (18,000 lbs. maximum). 8. Consult with the manufacturer of your vessel for proper sling placement before using lift. 9. No maintenance of any type is to be done on vessel while in the lift. 10. All persons must stand away from lift while the lift is in operation. 11. Always leave straps out of the water after each use. 12. Operation is on a first-come first-serve basis; therefore, wait your turn if someone is in front of you to use the lift. 13. Use good judgment in the operation of the lift. Avoid use during electrical storms. 14. Any violations of these rules may result in loss of use of the boat lift and/or fine. 15. Please – NO WAKE inside the community or in and around the marina. 16. You agree to return the key issue you for the boat lift should you sell your house; the key and use of the boat lift is non-transferable. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature Address Date

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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | PAGE 39 Waterlefe Golf & River Club ♦995 Fish Hook Cove ♦Bradenton FL 34212♦941-747-6898 BOAT LIFT GENERAL RELEASE, WAIVER & DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY IN CONSIDERATION for the use of the Boat Lift facility, equipment, programs, classes and premises (collectively, the “Boat Lift) located in the community commonly known as the Waterlefe Golf and River Club Community (hereinafter “Waterlefe”), and the Waterlefe Master Property Owners’ Association, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation (the “Association”), the Undersigned does hereby release, waive, disclaim and forever discharge and hold harmless the Association t and its , directors, officers, employees, agents, members, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Waterlefe Personnel”) of and from any and all actions, causes of action, suits, controversies, claims, torts, breaches of duty, negligence, demands, damages, judgments, executions, warranties or representations whatsoever, in law or in equity for or by reason of any injury to person or property, including injuries resulting in the death of the Undersigned that arises from or relates to the Undersigned’s use of the Boat Lift, and notwithstanding the fact that such damage, loss, or injury may have been caused solely or in part by the negligence of the Association and/or Waterlefe Personnel. The Undersigned on behalf of the Undersigned and the Undersigned’s personal representatives, successors, heirs or assigns acknowledges that there are risks, known and unknown, associated with the use of the Boat Lift and that the Undersigned VOLUNTARILY ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISKS OF LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, loss of personal property which my occur, directly or indirectly, while using or as a result of having used the Boat Lift and/or the use, maintenance and/or operation thereof. This release, waiver and disclaimer specifically includes, but is not limited to, any and all claims, known and unknown, which may arise as a result of (a) negligence on the part of any or all of the Waterlefe Personnel, (b) a structural or mechanical failure, break or malfunction of the Boat Lift in any manner for any reason, (c) lack or improper maintenance of the Boat Lift, (d) negligent, improper and/or incorrect supervision or instruction and (e) slipping or falling by the Undersigned for any reason while using the Boat Lift. The General Release, Waiver and Disclaimer of Liability shall be binding upon the Undersigned, the Undersigned’s heirs, personal administrators, executors and assigns. I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY, AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I UNDERSTAND THAT, BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I MAY BE WAIVING VALUABLE LEGAL RIGHTS. I ACKNOWLEDGE AND SWEAR THAT I HAVE REACHED THE AGE OF MAJORITY AND, THEREFORE, AM ABLE TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature Address Date

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PAGE 40 | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB Waterlefe Golf & River Club ♦995 Fish Hook Cove ♦Bradenton FL 34212♦941-747-6898 This General Release, Waiver and Disclaimer of Liability constitutes the sole and entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any other prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications or understandings between the parties. The Undersigned has had the opportunity to seek legal advice prior to signing. This agreement shall be interpreted pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida. The sole and exclusive venue for resolving any disputes over this agreement shall be the Circuit Court of Sarasota County, Florida. I have read and understood this General Release, Waiver and Disclaimer of Liability this ______ day of ___________________________, 20______. Member: Signature: _______________________________________ Printed Name: ____________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ Emergency Contact: Name: ____________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________________ SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED In the presence of: Witness: ______________________________________ Print Name: ___________________________________ Position: ______________________________________

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PAGE 42 | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB MPOA atCaptures from The River Club PaparazziThank you to all our Members, visitors, and Staff who shared experiences with us last month!View these and more great photos anytime here: https://waterleferiverclubmpoa.pixieset.com/We love hearing about our Members' experiences and sharing with the community! Contact Communications to share your photos anytime: LKotik@WaterlefeFL.comCaught on the Kiss Cam during Waterlefe Travels to Tampa vs. Ottawa game. One of our travelers said, "It was my ﬁrst time attending one of these organized events. I had a great time at the game! Will have to do it again next year!!"Roberta Burish meets Thunder Bug during Waterlefe Travels to Tampa vs. Ottawa game.Patty Young enjoying a beautiful evening in the community!Members had an absolute blast dancing to the music of Abba Nova for our concert series!

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PAGE 50 | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB Annual LSW Luncheon RecapOur annual Meet the Author Luncheon was hugely successful this year. Our literary board worked as a team to deliver a fun and efﬁcient event. After researching and reading the novels of potential candidates, Chantel Acevedo, who currently works as a Professor of English at the University of Miami, where she directs the MFA program, was selected to be our author of 2024. Acevedo is the author of Love and Ghost Letters, The Distant Marvels, The Living Inﬁnite, and A Falling Star. All nine of our Waterlefe book clubs read A Falling Star. She also writes successfully for late elementary and middle school students. She has written Muse Squad (a duology) and The Cassandra Curse. Her most recent novel for YA is The Curse on Spectacle Key. Chantel did a great job talking about her background and her Cuban heritage. She answered all the book clubs' questions about her process, the open-ended conclusion, characters, and inspiration. She entertained the 92 people at the luncheon with some thought-provoking conversation about immigration and acceptance issues. Her mother accompanied her to our luncheon, and it was interesting to hear what she remembered about growing up very young in Miami with grandparents who had been part of the Mariel boat lift. All people who come to our country want to feel safe and belong. They are delighted to have their voices heard in their neighborhoods. It was a very timely and important topic and book clubs had great discussions around these timely issues.The Literary Society at Waterlefe seeks to celebrate reading, serves as a communications link among the various book clubs in Waterlefe, and promotes literacy. The LSW also provides some philanthropy and literacy support to one of the Title 1 schools with the lowest reading scores in Manatee County. To this end, we have adopted a Bradenton school for our support, Rogers Garden Bullock, on 13th Street West, in Bradenton. This school has very few community sponsors. This school year, fourth and ﬁfth-grade students at Rogers Garden Bullock read the book The Curse on Spectacle Key by our adopted author, Chantel Acevedo. The children loved its characters and the Florida Keys setting. Called a master storyteller by Kirkus Reviews, Acevedo hit it out of the park with her book talks to students at RGB. She spent the whole day at the school, read interactively with the students, and answered their questions, including “How much do you make?” and “Do you speak Spanish?”. Some students said they looked her up on TikTok. LSW helped Rogers Garden Bullock fund the needed books so that students could read once a week in the library and their specialist classes. The children shared the books, and students eagerly looked forward to their weekly reading with one of our Waterlefe volunteers or one of the school’s specialists. We found the money to fund ﬁve rafﬂed-off books so that students could have their copy and have the author’s signature on the book. Some students had never heard an author speak before and were very curious about her process and lifestyle. (Continued...)Page 1/2

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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | PAGE 51 Annual LSW Luncheon RecapHaving a personal connection to the school through this partnership with the author only strengthened our support for the literary efforts at this school. In fact, through our annual rafﬂe baskets, we raised $1500 and will donate this to the literary initiatives at the school. The Principal, Mr. Michael Escorcia, and the Library Media Specialist, Ms. Fay Servoss, attended the luncheon and were very grateful and appreciative of the event and our rafﬂe donation. Rogers Garden Bullock will hold a Book Fair in the next few months. Many students need more money to purchase a paperback for reading at home. Fay Servoss does note which books are top-rated and purchases these books for the library with her school budget money. We need volunteers to help staff the book fair. It involves showing the sample books to students based on their reading ability and making them aware of the genuine joy of reading and sharing an exciting story with others. Please let me know if you can help at the Fair. We are only looking for a few hours of your time. Dates will follow soon. Our event at Rogers Garden Bullock was documented on video by the Manatee School Communications Center. It will be available very soon on the Manatee School District website under Good News. I look forward to sharing the link with you in a future article in Lefe Life. We are also seeking more people with new ideas to join our Literary board and contribute to our vision. Our meetings are once a month from November - March. Lastly, we are in the process of forming a few new book clubs in Waterlefe. They are the Caffeinated Chapter Chasers, the Pros and Cons, and Between the Covers. All are welcome. Some will meet in the evening; others will meet for lunch. Book club presidents would love to meet with you and tell you more about their speciﬁc clubs. If you want information about the new clubs, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Page 2/2Sue Birrell | President of Waterlefe Literary Society | susie.birrell@gmail.com | 978-886-1886

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PAGE 52 | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB Arsts Guild Ͳ Art TrippingCharles Hosmer Morse Museum – Tiffany ExhibitKeep Art AliveWaterlefe residents, members of the Manatee River Arst Guild, took an Art Tripping day trip on January 25th to the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum Tiany exhibion in Winter Park, Florida. They braved Highway 4 trac to enjoy the spectacular display that included not only lamps, but windows, doors, vases, and whole rooms from Louis Comfort Tiany’s home, salvaged aer the mansion suered a massive re. Guild members raved about the intricacies of the arcles on display. As one member stated, “From knowing Tiany only for his lamps to learning about and seeing the scope of his glassworks was aweͲinspiring and humbling. Denitely worth another trip.”Art Tripping events, one of the benets of guild membership, encourages members to explore the rich arsc history and culture of our area, while having fun doing it. And one need not be an arst to belong. Upcoming Art Tripping Activities include – The Dali Museum & Dali 360 and the Clyde Butcher exhibit: Nature Through the Lens at Spanish Point.Contact Kathy Flora to register at kflora11@gmail.com.Arsts Guild MembershipMembership in the Arsts Guild is open to all residents of Waterlefe. You do not need to be an arst or craer to join. If you are interested in helping us Keep Art Alive, and parcipang in our acvies, please contact Laura Bryg at lolobryg@gmail.com for informaon or for an applicaon.

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PAGE 58 | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB CELEBRATINGCELEBRATING 25 YEARS 25 YEARS25th Anniversary Member Recognition ProgramDear Resident Members:Waterlefe Golf & River Club would like to announce our 25th Anniversary Program! We will be creating an archival quality album containing the History of our Great Club and of Our Membership as it is today. The album will be part of our Legacy so generations to come can see what it was like way back in 2025! This is a huge project so let’s get started we can be ready by 2025! We hope all of our members will want be a part of their Great Club’s History!We have partnered with EA Photography, a national portrait studio, to manage our Club’s 25th Anniversary Program. They will provide a photographer at a location within our community beginning in January 2024. For more information on their company and experience, please visit their website at www.eaclubs.com. To make this project successful, we recommend the following:• Each member and their families participate.• All participants wear business or dressy attire, long sleeves and darker colors are suggested.• Schedule enough time to be photographed and make your selection immediately following the sitting.• Since prime appointment times ﬁll up quickly, please reschedule your sitting in advance, if needed, as a courtesy to other members.To receive priority appointments, please contact EA Photography at MyClub@eaclubs.com or call 800-653-5766. EA Photography will be reaching out to our members to conﬁrm and help schedule your photography appointments. If you are not interested in participating in our 25th Anniversary Program, please email their studio directly at the email noted above, so they can take your number off the list.This endeavor is part of the continuing efforts of Waterlefe Golf & River Club management to provide our membership with the best possible services. Thank you for your participation and continued support of your club.You may also ﬁnd a quick link to this and more information on WaterlefeMembers.com on the Member Central page > scroll down to the “Unique MPOA / River Club Member Beneﬁts, Services, Programs, & Partnerships section. See other side of this letter for the program ﬂyer.

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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | PAGE 61 Amenity InformationRIVER CLUB atRiver Club DiningMAIN DINING ROOMWednesday & Friday | 5pm-9pmA La Carte DiningThursday | 5pm-9pmRotating Specialty / Themed EventsSaturday | 5pm-9pmA La Carte Dining & Special EventsSunday Brunch | 10am-2pmBuffet-Style DiningBAR (Call for Bistro Room Seating)Wednesday-Friday:4pm-6pm Happy Hour Drinks at the Bar5pm-9pm Dining AvailableSaturday | 5pm-9pmExcept Special Event NightsPOOLSIDE TIKI BARSaturday & Sunday | 12pm-5pmWhen it Rains, We Pour at the Bar Indoors!Menu Also Available for Take-OutCURBSIDE TAKE-OUTWednesday-Friday | 5pm-9pmClub Signature Wings, Signature Pizzas, and/or Correlating Nightly Menu (Excludes Buffets)Saturday12pm-5pm Tiki Bar Menu5pm-9pm Club Signature Wings, Signature Pizzas, and/or Correlating Nightly Menu (Excludes Special Events)Sunday | 12pm-5pm Tiki Bar MenuFor Reservations & Take-Out Contact:RCDining@WaterlefeFL.com941-253-LEFE(5333)941-744-9881 | WaterlefeMembers.com | LifeAtWaterlefe.comThank You for Your Membership.MPOA OfficeMonday | 8am-3pmTuesday-Friday | 8am-4pm941-747-6898 | MPOA@WaterlefeFL.comLocated Downstairs at the River ClubAppointments Recommended:Community Association Management • AccountingFacilities Management • General Manager/COOOther AmenitiesFITNESS CENTER & STUDIO24/7 AccessWaiver Required for Use | Card/Fob Required for EntryWeekly Classes Offered | JanaFit.comCOMMUNITY POOLOpen Daily | Dawn to DuskCard/Fob Required for EntryPlease Follow All Posted RulesCOMMUNITY LIBRARYTuesday & Sunday | 10am-4pmWednesday-Saturday | 10am-9pmBOAT LIFTOpen Daily | Dawn to DuskTraining and Key Required for UseGOLF CLUBGolf Club: Open Daily | 8am-4pm941-744-0393Shank Shack Food Truck: Open Daily | 8am-4pm941-718-4835WaterlefeGolfAndRiverClub.comLocated on the S.W. Corner of the Parking Lot from the River ClubManaged/Operated by the CDD

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PAGE 62 | LEFE LIFE | MARCH 2024 | WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB Fitness Class Schedule & Fitness Center InfoRIVER CLUB atMondays9am | Strong Body, Strong Bones with Jana10:15am | TRX & Core with Kristine* (reserve by text)Tuesdays7:15am | TRX with Jana* (reserve by text)8:15am | Intro to TRX with Jana* (reserve by text)9am | Yoga with Jana10am | AquaFit with Jana1pm | Yoga Sculpt with Sue2pm | Everybody Yoga with SueWednesdays8:15am | Barefoot Balance with Jana (starting 2/21/24)9am | Zumba (live class only / space limited)10:15am | TRX & Core with Kristine* (reserve by text)Thursdays7:15am | TRX with Jana* (reserve by text)8:15am | Intro to TRX with Jana* (reserve by text)9am | Abs & Back Conditioning (ABC) with Jana10am | AquaFit with Jana1pm | Yoga Sculpt with Sue2pm | Everybody Yoga with SueFridays9am | Strong Body, Strong Bones with Jana10:15am | TRX & Core with Kristine* (reserve by text)Thank You for Your Membership.Fitness Center / Weight Room Open 24/7.Card/Fob Required for Entry. Waiver Required for Use.Most classes are included with your Membership. Some classes require reservations*.*TRX Suspension TrainingJoin us in the studio for Total Resistance Exercise classes! Space is limited and advance reservations are required (made by text). Classes are $12 each,payable by cash or check.We are proudly partnered with:Jana Dunsonwww.JanaFit.com941-524-8687Sue Burden972.849.6860Kristine Reis941-408-3593Work out where you want, when you want.Find recorded classes at WaterlefeMembers.com under the THRIVE HERE tab anytime!Join some classes LIVE via Zoom: Meeting ID: 924-827-1555Password: JanaTake good care of your card - Replacements are $25 each. Do not puncture, hole punch, bend, or fold any part. Keep away from heat, cold, and magnetic conditions. Contact MPOA@WaterlefeFL.com with questions/inquiries.Schedules may change abruptly and/or without notice. Be sure to check the online calendar for scheduled classes on a regular basis / before you visit.

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