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Jen Milne | General Manager / COOThank you to all involved with the MPOA’s Annual Meeting. So much work goes on behind the scenes from presentation prep to communications. This year, we saw a tremendous effort put forth to educate the community on the need to amend how we count votes. A very special thank you to Dyana Young and all the street captains that worked tirelessly to eliminate non-cast votes being counted as “No” votes. While the amendment did not pass due to those non-cast no’s, great awareness was brought to this important issue and we will bring it before the community again next year.With over 60 members in attendance and 346 participating by proxy or ballot, we certainly appreciate the active engagement of our Waterlefe homeowners. This very special community continues to flourish as more of you plugin and get involved.This month’s edition of Lefe Life contains some helpful community reminders, some exciting changes happening at the River Club, news about the many Wa-terlefe clubs and activities, and a beautiful virtual art show in the WAG article. We hope you enjoy this edition. If you would like to be part of next month’s Lefe Life newsletter, please reach out to our Communications Coordinator, Hunter Dennis, at hdennis@waterlefefl.com. A SUCCESSFUL START TO THE NEW YEAR!2Lefe Life | February 2021

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Manager LettersDan Adkins | River Club Manager3I would like to start by thanking everyone who attended last month’s very suc-cessful Tiki Tunes at Night event on January 16th with the always popular Kaptain Kurt! Even though the weather was a bit colder than we would have liked, the event was still a hit with the community. The next Tiki Tunes at Night event will be held on February 27th and will feature the Sundown Duo. A month later, Kaptain Kurt will return for the March 20th Tiki Tunes at Night event. If you were unable to attend the first time, I definitely recommend catching him then!The wine dinner we hosted on January 23rd turned out to be a hit within the communi-ty! Pictured here are Julie Pepi and George Kehrt from Southern Glazer’s, the co-hosts of the event. The dinner was such a suc-cess, that we are already in the process of putting together another wine dinner to be held in April. Be on the lookout for more de-tails in the coming weeks.February brings one of our more romantic events, the Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two! This event will be held on February 13th in the River Club, but spots are filling up fast. If you have not made your reservations yet, I recommend you do so quickly.A new event that we are excited to offer starting February 20th is our new Bistro Night! Spend your Saturday nights with us in the Bistro for a casual dining experi-ence and a new menu that showcases a different feature each week.I would like to express my continued gratitude to our membership for their ongo-ing support of the River Club and its staff. We hope to be on the downslope of the COVID-19 pandemic, and cannot wait to bring back some of the resident-favorite events like Burger Nights and Sunday Brunch.See you at the River Club!FEBRUARY BRINGS CLASSIC & BRAND-NEW EVENTS

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Jackie Hannan, LCAM | Property ManagerPROPERTYMANAGEMENTREPORTDue to an increasing number of resident complaints concerning improper parking and safety concerns, I wanted to review parking regulations in Waterlefe… - No parking on Waterlefe Boulevard will be permitted - There is no parking permitted within 250 feet of either side of any entrance gate to Waterlefe (including the Winding Stream, Mossy Branch, and front entry gates) - Parking is strictly prohibited within the circular portion of the roadways or on cul-de-sacs - All street parking shall be done in a manner so as not to block traffic on any roadway, intersection, fire hydrant, driveway, or mailbox; and to leave sufficient room for mail delivery and garbage/recycling collections - Vehicles parked on the street must be moved at least once every 48 hours or will become subject to towParking on the street is permissible so long as the provisions mentioned above are adhered to. Boat Storage, RV Storage, Trailer Storage, Construction Storage, and Commer-cial Vehicles are not permitted within Waterlefe property. Violations of any of these parking regulations may result in the immediate towing and/or removal of the vehicle or personal property. All costs associated with the towing and storage of the vehicle or personal property shall be the responsibility of the owner, lessee, or renter. Thank you for your understanding as we work to make Waterlefe safe and accessible for everyone!Official Reports5

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FINANCE REPORTBob Davis | Comptroller/CFO6As we close 2020, we have ended the year with an actual budget surplus of $51,174 without depreciation. This is great news considering the effects of COVID-19 on our River Club sales. Most of this surplus is due to our management staff keep-ing tight controls on spending, specifically in the area of reserve spending. Our reserves are strong going into 2021 and we have created a very conservative budget going into the year without sacrificing or neglecting any needed improve-ments to the River Club and its related assets. We don’t know what 2021 will hold but we have created a budget that our managers can work with to keep Water-lefe thriving.Waterlefe Finance Committee has openingsThe Waterlefe Finance Committee is responsible for providing the MPOA Board of Directors with recommendations and advice on a variety of financial matters relating to the operation of the Waterlefe MPOA and River Club. It is not a de-cision-making committee. The committee meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. unless advised otherwise. Meetings will be conducted by video conference through at least August 2021 and usually last about an hour or less. Regular attendance and active participation are expected. A general understand-ing of the internal workings of a business and the ability to review its financial reports including balance sheets and P&L is an important prerequisite.If you are interested in submitting your name for consideration, please contact John Valletta at MPOATreasurer@waterlefefl.comLefe Life | February 2021

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ANNUAL MEETING SUMMARYThe MPOA Annual Meeting occurred on Monday, January 25, 2021, and included an annual review of Association performance as well as presentations from the Board of Directors about their areas of responsibility. This meeting also called for the re-election of two Board seats, those held by Bob Griswold and John Valletta. This year we only received two applications for the Board of Directors and are pleased to announce that Bob Griswold and John Valletta have retained their po-sitions on the 2021 Board of Directors. Bob GriswoldBob Griswold was elected to the Board in 2015. Bob and his wife Bobbie have owned their home in Waterlefe since 2001. Bob was President of the GE Rolls Royce Fighter Engine Team – GE Aircraft Engines and brings valuable leadership and management experience to the Board. Bob and Bobbie share their home with their two granddaughters Katie age 17 and Emily age 14. John VallettaJohn Valletta and his wife, Michaela have been residents of Waterlefe for 10 years. John’s experience and background have been exclusively in the hospitality industry. Starting as a bellman as a teenager, and eventually progressing to the presidency of several of the world’s largest hotel chains, John brings valuable experience in hotel and restaurant operations. John and Michaela enjoy time with their four young grandchildren when they visit during their school vacations and enjoy boating and participating in auto rallies in the US and abroad. The 2021 Board of Directors officers and appointed committee liaison-ships can be seen below:8Lefe Life | February 2021Name Position Area of ResponsibilityBob Griswold President Capital Projects Chair, Property Management LiaisionJohn Valletta VP/Treasurer Finance Chair, CEC Liaison, Compliance Liaison, Cable/TVDyana Young Secretary Covenant Team Chair, Sub Association LiaisonJodi Carroll Director at Large Strategic Planning Chair, Communications & HR LiaisonJeff Brand Director at Large River Club Committee Chair & Liaison

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ANNUAL MEETING SUMMARYMPOA Updates9Another aspect of this year’s meeting was an important community vote to mod-ify Amendment 18 of the covenants. All 617 homeowners were requested to par-ticipate in this community decision as it required 67% affirmative YES votes to pass and successfully change this amendment. The results can be seen below: 54% cast “YES” votes2% cast “NO” votes44% non-cast “NO” votes As you can see above, affirmative votes were short by about 13% (76 votes). Al-most half of our homeowners chose not to participate and ironically, if the pro-posed language were in effect, the amendment would have passed. We are extremely thankful to all the homeowners that participated in the Annu-al Meeting in person and by proxy. A special thank you goes out to so many of you that served as Street Captains and Volunteers in the effort to educate the community about the importance of voting. The MPOA continues to emphasize the importance of community involvement and participation in key decisions and looks forward to bringing this vote back at the 2022 Annual Meeting to again re-quest your support.Amending governing documents is an important process that most community associations of our size and age have already begun doing in order to remove developer drafted language, remain consistent with the current laws, and remove ambiguity. For more information, please read this insightful article by Jay Roberts of the Florida Condo HOA Law Blog here.

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10Lefe Life | February 2021JANUARY BOARD MEETING SUMMARYThe 2021 MPOA Committee plan builds upon the Board’s overall organizational vi-sion of a governing Board of Directors setting policy for professional management staff to implement and enforce, complemented by dynamic volunteer committees effectively providing specific expertise, community feedback, and analysis. To that end, the MPOA has dissolved three (3) committees: - Amenities - Property Management - Villas LandscapeTwo (2) new committees have been added: - Capital Projects - River ClubThree (3) committees have been deemed as “ad hoc” (ad hoc committees are called to action for a specific task and/or time period): - Cable TV - Covenant Team - WelcomeMore information about the two new committees: Capital Projects Committee Chair: Bob Griswold As we strive to maintain and enhance our aging infrastructure, key decisions must be made. This committee will work with management to identify and prioritize capital improvements/additions and present fully realized project proposals to the MPOA Board and Community for consideration. Routine repair and maintenance is not in the scope of this committee. River Club Committee Chair: Jeff Brand Now more than ever before, River Club operations depend upon homeowner participation. Along with management, this committee will study usage trends and remain responsive in order to successfully address community expecta- tions and maximize resources. Scope of recommendations to the Board will include dining, fitness, recreation, and social membership programs.

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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD UPDATEWRITTEN BY: MICHAELA VALLETTAHere’s some information regarding the application process that may be helpful to homeowners making changes to their homes. - The DRB meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. - Your Application for Residential Change must be received by the MPOA office by the 2nd Wednesday of the month. This will ensure enough time is given to each and every application prior to the DRB meeting the following week, and to allow any questions property management may have about your application to be answered. - The Application for Residential Change must be filed before any exterior work is done at your residence (The updated Application for Residential Change may be found on the website). Filing the application prior to your exterior work will ensure your project is compliant with our current Cove- nants and Guidelines.We encourage all residents, especially if they have submitted an application for residential change, to attend our DRB meeting. Any questions you may have about the DRB could be answered at our meeting and would help in the approval process.If you have any questions at all regarding the application process, please contact property management at (941) 747 - 6898 ext. 2.12Lefe Life | February 2021

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14Lefe Life | February 2021RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICEAs the needs of our community evolve, the Board of Directors has a responsibil-ity to assess the committee structure and make adjustments as necessary. The MPOA would like to recognize the following group of homeowners who have contributed significantly to the continued growth of Waterlefe through their time served on committees.Amenities CommitteeJanice Ritchie (Chairperson)Bobbie GriswoldKris MottJill PokornStephanie O’DonnellDeborah YoungProperty Management CommitteeBill Shopovick (Chairperson)Bill StasiukCarol AlexanderJohn StevensFran PaikoffLisa Hantverk Villas Landscape CommitteeBarb Lee (Chairperson)Carol AlexanderRoberta BurishTom FletcherTerry LeeDebbie Murphy

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NON-RESIDENTFISHINGWRITTEN BY: STEVE DIETZThe CDD continues to work closely with the Sheriff’s Office regarding non-resi-dent fishing. Please review the below guidelines for who to contact if you witness someone you believe to be a non-resident fishing in Waterlefe.If someone is on your property: - If an emergency call 911, otherwise use the non-emergency line of (941) 747-3011 - Do not engage with the individual(s) or attempt to confront them - As the homeowner you have the ability to trespass the individual(s) without the assistance of the CDDIf you suspect a non-resident is on CDD common grounds or the Golf Course During the hours of 7 am to 6 pm - Report individual(s) to the Golf Shop at (941) 744-9771 During the hours of 6 pm to 7 am - If an emergency call 911, otherwise use the non-emergency line of (941) 747-3011 - Report the individual(s) to the Gate House at (941) 708-6866 so that the CDD has record of the incidentPlease remember that residents are only allowed to fish from their own property, from a boat in the chain of canals, or from community common grounds. To read the most recent edition of Golfer’s Glance, Click Here16Lefe Life | February 2021

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IN THE SPOTLIGHTJim Kinder was born and raised just south of Chicago, meaning he is a mid-west-erner like many other homeowners in Waterlefe. Jim’s family retired to Bradenton when he was 18 years old, and he has worked hard ever since. Starting as a fork-lift driver at a local packing house to pay his way through college, Jim eventually went on to own his own tomato distribution company, JBK Distributors.Relaxing one night after work, Jim met his wife Bev at a club in downtown Bradenton. Bev is rare because she was actually raised right here in Bradenton! They recently celebrated their 30th anniversary. Before joining Jim as a book-keeper for his company, Bev worked in the banking business, first as a teller, then later as the Assistant Manager, Officer, and Statewide Training Officer. Bev is also currently a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.Bev worked until the birth of their first daugh-ter Alexa, who is now a Physician Assistant who happens to be getting married this month. Jim and Bev have another daughter, Ashley, who has a degree in Hospitality Management. But the two smallest members of their family are their cute Maltese, Lucky and Cosmo. Each year, the tomato season in Florida runs from November through May, and their Distribution busi-ness has expanded to handle over 1 million 25-pound boxes per year! During Florida’s off-season, Jim and Bev broker tomatoes from South Carolina, California, Alabama and Virginia. They run their business out of their house right here in The Shores, which they just FEATURING BEV & JIM KINDERWRITTEN BY: JACK RITCHIE18Lefe Life | February 2021

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finished a wonderful job of renovating after purchasing the home two years ago. They are not new to Waterlefe though, as they’ve been Waterlefe members since 2002 as owners of rental properties. When they’re not distributing tomatoes, they both enjoy boating, traveling (espe-cially cruising), working out, dining out, sports, playing poker in Jim’s man cave, and more recently, taking trips in their new RV.Bev and Jim have spent “many a good time” at the River Club thanks to its friendly staff, great bar, friendly residents, and fun Tiki Bar. You can tell from their smiles, they love Waterlefe.Jim, also known as Tomato Man, Memorable, and Big Jim, surely makes quite a presence when he enters a room. Thank you Bev and Jim for being such fun com-pany to be around, especially while COVID-19 tries to impact our bubble.IN THE SPOTLIGHTAround the Neighborhood19

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LET’S TALK TRASHWRITTEN BY: MICHAELA VALLETTAYour recycling containers, trash, and yard waste may be put out the evening be-fore pick-up and put away by the evening of pick-up. Trash containers may not be stored in the driveway or walkways, and should be stored out of view. If you are away, perhaps you can make arrangements with a neighbor to put your trash containers out of view.Yard waste must be put out the evening before pick-up (presently, Wednesday is pick-up day) and must be tied up or cut into smaller pieces if needed. If you have extremely large mountains of yard waste and it is not properly tied, waste collec-tors will most likely refuse the pick-up.Manatee County waste pick-up sched-ules may change during the holidays, so you can check on the official Mana-tee County website for updated holiday schedules. Typically an email blast will be sent to the community regarding the schedule changes.The DRB and MPOA office are here to help all Waterlefe residents with any con-cerns you may have. Call the MPOA of-fice at (941) 747-6898 with any questions regarding pick-up.20Lefe Life | February 2021

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PET OWNERSHIP IN WATERLEFEAs pet ownership increases in Waterlefe, the MPOA wants to ensure that resi-dents stay cognizant and in compliance with all the responsibilities that come with pet ownership.One of the most important responsibilities of a pet owner is to keep animals on a leash when not inside the unit (including the yard outside the home). Physical fences allow residents to let their pets roam free in their yard, but the attractive features of invisible fences are making them more popular among homeowners. Invisible fences have many benefits to pet owners such as increasing compliant off-leash areas and preserving the beautiful landscape of Waterlefe. The MPOA has implemented new signage for pet owners that choose to use an invisible fence in their yard. This signage helps to clear up confusion with fellow neighbors and ensure that animals are properly contained in the unit as required. Simply register your invisible fence with Property Management to receive compli-mentary yard markers and expand your compliant pet space instantly.For more information about pet ownership in Waterlefe and to read the rest of the article, click here.Around the Neighborhood21

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HUNTER IRRIGATION SYSTEM HEADS UP!Many homes in Waterlefe use Hunter as the brand of Irrigation Controller to op-erate their watering systems. If yours is this type, please read on for important information.During the summer months, we experience several power outages. If you have a back-up battery installed, losing power will not lose your settings (zone, the timing of watering, etc.). When power is restored after a power-off state lasting more than a few minutes the display goes to a “flashing state” and the watering schedule is suspended until a button, any button, is pressed on the Controller panel. The implications of this decision by Hunter in this design are significant. In a nut-shell, it means you have to babysit the system and after a power outage check it to make sure it’s not in a “paused” setting waiting for the input of a button press. This is the opposite of what most people would want from an irrigation system set-and-forget setup.If you have an outside vendor servicing your Irri-gation system, they will remove the “paused” set-ting the next time they service your system (usually done monthly). If you are not at home to check this yourself, it may mean that your system goes with-out running for a few weeks before this type of sit-uation is remedied. If you have someone monitoring your house during your absence, ask them to check on this when they come by your house each visit. 22Lefe Life | February 2021WRITTEN BY: BARB LEE

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HUNTER IRRIGATION SYSTEM HEADS UP!Remember, this is only in the instance where power is interrupted to the Control-ler for more than a few minutes; this should be an infrequent issue but something to pay attention to during summer months.If you have a Hunter X-Core Controller, be aware of this issue and: - Check your Controller after any known power outages. - Check it anyway every week or two during the hottest months (only talking about a 10-second visual check of the display; if it’s flashing, press any button to return it to normal functioning). - Keep an eye on your lawn/plants and notice whether they are getting watered or not. Perhaps pick a spot where it is easy to see signs of watering or evidence of a lack of water. Is the soil wet or not? If it isn’t, then you need to check further.Around the Neighborhood23

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ARTISTS GUILDHello neighbors. The Artists Guild is pleased to share another Virtual Art Exhibit.We hope you have been enjoying these monthly exhibits and are learning more about our Waterlefe artists. This month, we are pleased to present Roxanne Skinner’s watercolors. Featured below is one of her Sedona plain air paintings.To view the February Art Exhibit, CLICK HERE.Did you know Lefe Life newsletters are archived on the main page of Waterlefe Member Central? If you have missed any of our prior exhibits, you can click on any of these links below to view them.To view the January Art Exhibit, CLICK HERETo view the December Art Exhibit, CLICK HERETo view the November Art Exhibit, CLICK HEREFeel free to contact the artists and let them know you’ve seen their art. For more information, contact Patsy Hall at patsy@dhall.com.Organizations25

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ORGANIZATION DIRECTORYCars & CoffeeCars & 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.comCommunity Emergency Response TeamCERT 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.comHangar TalkHangar 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.comBoating Community GroupThe Waterlefe Boating Community Group is a social group for Waterlefe resi-dents to promote water recreation, share valued information, and grow friend-ships among boaters, anglers, kayakers, and paddlers.Contact: Jim Manning | jpmanning880@gmail.comArtists GuildThe 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.comOrganizations may not currently be active due to COVID-19. 26Lefe Life | February 2021

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ORGANIZATION DIRECTORYLadies Out-to-Lunch BunchThe Ladies Out-to-Lunch Bunch is a group for women to enjoy each other’s com-pany 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.comLiterary Society of WaterlefeThe Literary Society of Waterlefe is an organization for members looking to en-gage 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.comWatering HoleWatering 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.comPlease check with organization contacts for more information.Sensational SinglesSensational Singles is a social group for single Waterlefe members (widowed, di-vorced, 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.comOrganizations27

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ACTIVITY DIRECTORYFitness Center Classes / ProgramsContact: Jana Dunson-Martin | jana@janafit.com Kristine Reis | wholebodyfitness@hotmail.comKayaking / CanoeingContact: Jackie Hannan | jhannan@waterlefefl.comLadies BuncoContact: Peggy Slocum | spslocum@msn.comLadies Hand & Foot CardsContact: Audrey Bilotti | audalb1@me.comLadies Mah JonggContact: Sue McCarty | sue@herbandsue.comLadies Shanghai RummyContact: Audrey Bilotti | audalb1@me.comActivities may not currently be active due to COVID-19. 28Lefe Life | February 2021

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ACTIVITY DIRECTORYMen’s Golf AssociationContact: Tom Tosi | tomtosi@aol.comMixed BridgeContact: Judy Werner | allwern@aol.comMixed Euchre Card GroupContact: Sue Bryant | sbee287@aol.comPurls & ChainsContact: Lisa Hantverk | lisah826@hotmail.comWomen’s Golf AssociationContact: Donna Johnston | djohnston4911@tampabay.rr.comWomen’s Niners (9-Hole Golf)Contact: Mary Lou Kovac | MLFlorida45@outlook.com Debbie Murphy | debdenmurphy@me.comPlease check with activity contacts for more information.Organizations29

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