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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 1 JUNE-JULY 2024AN EXCLUSIVE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR WATERLEFE RESIDENTSBring on theSEASON
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 2 MONTHLY LEFE LIFE FEATURES:GM NEWS & MEMBER RESOURCES | Page 3 • GM’s Monthly Update• All-Events Calendar Snapshot• Amenity Information / Hours of Operation / Facilities Notices• Member Programs, Services, & BenefitsMPOA BUSINESS | Page 10• Upcoming Meetings Calendar Snapshot• News from the MPOA Board & Committees• Financial UpdateLIVE HERE | Page 14• Design Review Board News & Reminders• Community Association Management (CAM) News & Reminders• Waste Pick-Up Calendar SnapshotDINE HERE | Page 28• River Club Dining Management Update• Dining & Entertainment Calendar Snapshot• This Month’s Special Events Lineup• Regular Dining Opportunities• Recent Event Recaps• Sneak Peek at Upcoming EventsGOLF HERE | Page 42• Golf & CDD Leadership & Committee NewsBOAT HERE | Page 46• Boating & Fishing Community Group News & Events• Kayaking & Paddling Group News & Events• Marina Club / Boating Facilities / Safety Information & UpdatesTHRIVE HERE | Page 49• Stories from the Heart (Philanthropy, Care & Concern, Photos & Feel-Good Stuff)• Special Interest Groups & Organizations News, Events, Updates, & ContactsYou deserve the best. You deserve Waterlefe.
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 3 NEWSfrom theDear Members, Another successful season with our H2B team has come and gone. I appreciate your comments, your enthusiasm, and your commitment to the program. The highest compliment we can get is that all of the H2B crew have made referrals to their family and friends in the program, to consider us as their destination of choice for next season. The Summer is heating up and so are our events, starting with a new menu beginning June 1. Make reservations today to enjoy Chef Tod’s ideas and his team’s implementation. We are glad to see Dom back after a brief absence. He looks great and feels even better. One of the MPOA’s services is to repair and maintain the mailbox light posts. This includes the replacement of the bulbs. We truly thank the residents who in the interest of time, simply replace their bulbs themselves. Inadvertently, this causes a difference in the lighting as you drive the streets. Here is the bulb that the facilities maintenance team uses: SYLVANIA ECO LED A19 Light Bulb, 60W Equivalent Efficient 9W, 7 Year, 750 Lumens, Medium Base, Frosted, 2700K, Soft White. If you want to purchase new ones for your home, they are readily available at Amazon and other stores. Otherwise, when your bulb needs replaced, this is what we will use. Several residents noted that the areas around the light posts and trees along the sidewalk as you enter the MPOA offices, walk to the pool and into the fitness center, were turning yellow and often there are dog messes along the sidewalk. As a reminder, we purchased a couple of signs and placed them along with sidewalk. Unfortunately, someone felt that they needed one of the signs more. We would appreciate if you took the sign, please rest it along the MPOA door, no questions asked. If not, we have cameras, we will purchase another sign and everyone will share in the cost. Additionally, please remember to be courteous of your neighbors’ yards and do not let pets use them as a bathroom. Accidents happen - please always clean up after your pet.On the subject of respect for Waterlefe property, we seem to have a recent rash of mailbox damage. As they say, if you see something, please say something. Finally, a reminder that summer brings very bright sunrises and sunsets, which can be blinding during certain hours. Be careful as you are navigating the neighborhood whether in a vehicle or on foot. It can be difficult for drivers to see pedestrians and we want everyone to stay safe.For those who will be summering elsewhere, we’ll leave the lights on….for those who stay and play with us…my door is almost always open, come visit. Susan Greene | General Manager / COOSummertime Updates & Friendly Reminders
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 4 You deserve the best. You deserve Waterlefe.JUNE 2024 All-Events Calandar Snapshot• See the many things happening at The River Club this month (and beyond).• Check back often. Event dates and details may change without notice.• View / organize by Month, Week, or a List.• Use the filter button to view only the event categories you want to see.• Use the Print Events button to keep a list on your fridge.• Click on any event for flyers, links, and other details.Dining/EntertainmentFitness Classes / MPOA ProgramsBoard / Committee MeetingsClosures / Important NotificationsHolidays / Waste Removal / Misc. Organizations / Spec. Interest GroupsGolf-Related EventsCATEGORY KEY:MPOA at
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 5 You deserve the best. You deserve Waterlefe.JULY 2024 All-Events Calandar Snapshot• See the many things happening at The River Club this month (and beyond).• Check back often. Event dates and details may change without notice.• View / organize by Month, Week, or a List.• Use the filter button to view only the event categories you want to see.• Use the Print Events button to keep a list on your fridge.• Click on any event for flyers, links, and other details.Dining/EntertainmentFitness Classes / MPOA ProgramsBoard / Committee MeetingsClosures / Important NotificationsHolidays / Waste Removal / Misc. Organizations / Spec. Interest GroupsGolf-Related EventsCATEGORY KEY:MPOA at
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 6 With white-sand beaches, museums and dynamic dining, Sarasota is both an exciting urban destination and an elegant coastal retreat. Our Resort is the perfect base for exploring Sarasota with shopping, dining and entertainment all close by. • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ); 4 miles• Tampa International Airport (TPA); 57 miles• Within walking distance to over 300 unique shops and dinning experiences• Minutes to spectacular white sand beaches of Siesta Key Lido Key and Long Boat Key• The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club at Lido Key; 2.9 miles• The Ritz-Carlton Tiki Bar at Lido Key; 2.9 miles• The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch; 13 miles• The Ritz-Carlton SpaSSAARRAASSOOTTAALet Us Stay With You this SummerLocal Membership Club RateUp To 30% DiscountAvailable for stays Sunday-Thursday, Now until August 28, 2024. Subject to availability. Offer valid for new reservations only and is not combinable with other offers.ReservationsTo make your reservations on-line, access our website at https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/florida/sarasotaand enter booking code “E0033”With white-sand beaches, museums and dynamic dining, Sarasota is both an exciting urban destination and an elegant coastal retreat. Our Resort is the perfect base for exploring Sarasota with shopping, dining and entertainment all close by. • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ); 4 miles• Tampa International Airport (TPA); 57 miles• Within walking distance to over 300 unique shops and dinning experiences• Minutes to spectacular white sand beaches of Siesta Key Lido Key and Long Boat Key• The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club at Lido Key; 2.9 miles• The Ritz-Carlton Tiki Bar at Lido Key; 2.9 miles• The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch; 13 miles• The Ritz-Carlton SpaSSAARRAASSOOTTAALet Us Stay With You this SummerLocal Membership Club RateUp To 30% DiscountAvailable for stays Sunday-Thursday, Now until August 28, 2024. Subject to availability. Offer valid for new reservations only and is not combinable with other offers.ReservationsTo make your reservations on-line, access our website at https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/florida/sarasota and enter booking code “E0033”With white-sand beaches, museums and dynamic dining, Sarasota is both an exciting urban destination and an elegant coastal retreat. Our Resort is the perfect base for exploring Sarasota with shopping, dining and entertainment all close by. • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ); 4 miles• Tampa International Airport (TPA); 57 miles• Within walking distance to over 300 unique shops and dinning experiences• Minutes to spectacular white sand beaches of Siesta Key Lido Key and Long Boat Key• The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club at Lido Key; 2.9 miles• The Ritz-Carlton Tiki Bar at Lido Key; 2.9 miles• The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch; 13 miles• The Ritz-Carlton SpaSSAARRAASSOOTTAALet Us Stay With You this SummerLocal Membership Club RateUp To 30% DiscountAvailable for stays Sunday-Thursday, Now until August 28, 2024. Subject to availability. Offer valid for new reservations only and is not combinable with other offers.ReservationsTo make your reservations on-line, access our website at https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/florida/sarasota and enter booking code “E0033”With white-sand beaches, museums and dynamic dining, Sarasota is both an exciting urban destination and an elegant coastal retreat. Our Resort is the perfect base for exploring Sarasota with shopping, dining and entertainment all close by. • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ); 4 miles• Tampa International Airport (TPA); 57 miles• Within walking distance to over 300 unique shops and dinning experiences• Minutes to spectacular white sand beaches of Siesta Key Lido Key and Long Boat Key• The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club at Lido Key; 2.9 miles• The Ritz-Carlton Tiki Bar at Lido Key; 2.9 miles• The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch; 13 miles• The Ritz-Carlton SpaSSAARRAASSOOTTAALet Us Stay With You this SummerLocal Membership Club RateUp To 30% DiscountAvailable for stays Sunday-Thursday, Now until August 28, 2024. Subject to availability. Offer valid for new reservations only and is not combinable with other offers.ReservationsTo make your reservations on-line, access our website at https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/florida/sarasota and enter booking code “E0033”With white-sand beaches, museums and dynamic dining, Sarasota is both an exciting urban destination and an elegant coastal retreat. Our Resort is the perfect base for exploring Sarasota with shopping, dining and entertainment all close by. • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ); 4 miles• Tampa International Airport (TPA); 57 miles• Within walking distance to over 300 unique shops and dinning experiences• Minutes to spectacular white sand beaches of Siesta Key Lido Key and Long Boat Key• The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club at Lido Key; 2.9 miles• The Ritz-Carlton Tiki Bar at Lido Key; 2.9 miles• The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch; 13 miles• The Ritz-Carlton SpaSSAARRAASSOOTTAALet Us Stay With You this SummerLocal Membership Club RateUp To 30% DiscountAvailable for stays Sunday-Thursday, Now until August 28, 2024. Subject to availability. Offer valid for new reservations only and is not combinable with other offers.ReservationsTo make your reservations on-line, access our website at https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/florida/sarasota and enter booking code “E0033”
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 7 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 Nights POOLSIDE TIKI BARSaturday & Sunday | 12pm-5pm When it Rains, We Pour at the Bar Indoors!Menu Also Available for Take-OutCURBSIDE TAKE-OUTWednesday-Friday | 5pm-9pm Club 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.com Thank 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 Access Waiver Required for Use | Card/Fob Required for Entry Weekly Classes Offered | JanaFit.comCOMMUNITY POOLOpen Daily | Dawn to DuskCard/Fob Required for EntryPlease Follow All Posted Rules COMMUNITY LIBRARYTuesday & Sunday | 10am-4pmWednesday-Saturday | 10am-9pmBOAT LIFTOpen Daily | Dawn to DuskTraining and Key Required for Use GOLF 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
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 8 You deserve the best. You deserve Waterlefe.Notice of Facilities Closures | AUGUST 2024MPOA atWith Summer being the “slow season”, it is the perfect time to perform necessary and routine maintenance in our facilities. Please note the following closures on your personal calendar and plan your activities accordingly:AUGUST 4-5MPOA Office and River Club Dining are CLOSED.Pool and Fitness are OPEN.AUGUST 6-11ALL River Club facilities and MPOA Office are CLOSED.NO BUILDING ACCESS (including Pool & Fitness Center).AUGUST 12-20River Club Dining (all upstairs areas) are CLOSED.MPOA Office, Pool, Fitness Center, and Library are OPEN.Thank you for your patience as we consistently strive to keep our facilities in tip-top condition for our Members’ enjoyment. Please direct any questions or concerns to River Club / MPOA Management.
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 9 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) 9am | Yoga with Jana10am | AquaFit with JanaWednesdays8:15am | Barefoot Balance with Jana (starting 2/21/24)9am | Zumba with Jana (live class only / space limited)10:15am | TRX & Core with Kristine* (reserve by text) Thursdays7:15am | TRX with Jana* (reserve by text) 9am | Abs & Back Conditioning (ABC) with Jana10am | AquaFit with JanaFridays9am | 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.com941-524-8687 | Jana@JanaFit.comSue Burden972.849.6860 | barnhillsue5@gmail.comKristine Reis941-408-3593 | WholeBodyFitness@Hotmail.comWork 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: Jana Take 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. Yoga with Sue is on break for the summer. See you in the fall!
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 10 Here, you’re in good hands.MPOAGOLF & RIVER CLUB
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 11 Here, you’re in good hands.You deserve the best. You deserve Waterlefe.Subject to change. Watch for updates on the online events calendar at WaterlefeMembers.com and in our emails. Find this filtered meetings-only calendar online under the MPOA BUSINESS tab. JUNE 2024 Board & Committee Meetings Calendar SnapshotMPOA at
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 12 You deserve the best. You deserve Waterlefe.Subject to change. Watch for updates on the online events calendar at WaterlefeMembers.com and in our emails. Find this filtered meetings-only calendar online under the MPOA BUSINESS tab. JULY 2024 Board & Committee Meetings Calendar SnapshotMPOA at
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 13 Valerie Funk | ComptrollerSummer 2024 Updates & RemindersReportHello Waterlefe Members! I can’t believe it is June already. Please note: Invoices for the third quarter assessments will be emailed on June 1st to the email that Property Management has on record. These assessments are due on July 1st. If you pay by check, late fees and interest are assessed after the 10th of July if not received in the Property Management office by that date. If you are on Preauthorized Payments (PAP), payment will automatically draw from your bank account on the 1st of July. Interest and late fees will never be charged if you are on Preauthorized Payments.The administrative offices will be closed Monday August 5 through Friday August 9th. The late payment date will be extended by 5 business days to August 16th. All outstanding balances not paid as of August 16th will be subject to interest charges. The MPOA finances are strong going into the summer months. As of April 30, the year-to-date revenues are over budget.For all the members with the last name beginning with E through K, the annual food and beverage minimum ends on June 30. Any unused portion of the $500.00 will be billed as of June 30th. You can check your statement on the website for the F&B unused balance. You can also call the administration office for that update. Remember that you can purchase wine through our River Club Manager, Dan Adkins if necessary to meet your F&B minimum.Members who last starts with L through Q have until September 30th to use up the annual minimum.As always, if you have any questions, suggestions on a topic or you would like more information about, please feel free to contact me at Comptroller@waterlefefl.com.The next Finance committee meeting is Tuesday, June 25, at 10AM. All are welcome to attend this meeting.
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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 16 Michaela Valletta | DRB ChairA Notefrom theDESIGNREVIEWA Reminder about Hurricane Shutters in WaterlefeAs we’ve seen in past years,Remember, as hurricane season comes to an end, please check your home to ensure you have removed and safely stored all hurricane shutters. Thank you for helping to keep Waterlefe beautiful!
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 17 The DRB meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. in the River Club.To be compliant with Florida statute 720.303(2), Fla. Stat. (2023), our meetings must be properly noticed and open so homeowners can attend. The notice must be in writing posted conspicuously at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. To be compliant with this requirement, all applications must be received by Association Management no later than the Friday prior to the meeting.The DRB does not meet in between regularly scheduled meetings. If you have an extreme emergency situation that requires immediate repair, contact Association Management.As a reminder, if you need access to DRB information or an Application for Residential Change, please refer to WaterlefeMembers.com > MPOA BUSINESS > Design Review Board.Michaela Valletta | DRB ChairA Notefrom theDESIGNREVIEWDRB Meetings & Application Processing Requirements
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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 20 Walking your pet is not only benecial for your pet's physical and mental well-being but also contributes to creating a vibrant and connected neighborhood environment. Being respectful when walking your dog is essential for fostering positive interactions and ensuring the safety and well-being of both your pet and others. Here are some tips for walking your pet in Waterlefe: 1. Keep Your Dog Leashed: The Waterlefe Covenants require that you always keep your dog on a leash. This helps you maintain control of your pet and prevents them from approaching other dogs, people, or wildlife. 2. Pick Up After Your Dog: Always carry waste bags and promptly clean up after your dog when they relieve themselves. Leaving waste behind is not only disrespectful but can also pose health hazards to others and the environment. Also be mindful of where your dogs urinate. This can cause damage to your neighbors grass. 4. Be Considerate of Others: Be mindful of other residents, pedestrians, and fellow pet owners while walking your pet. Keep a safe distance from others, yield to pedestrians, and avoid allowing your pet to approach or jump on strangers without their consent. Set a positive example for other pet owners in our community by demonstrating responsible pet ownership, courteous behavior, and respect for community rules while walking your pet. 5. Maintain Control at All Times: Be prepared to handle unexpected situations or emergencies while walking your dog. Maintain control of your pet with a secure leash and collar, and carry essential supplies such as water, treats, and a rst-aid kit. Keep your pet under control to minimize disturbances to neighbors, wildlife, or other pets. Avoid excessive barking, chasing wildlife, or causing damage to property while walking your pet. Minimize disturbances to neighbors, wildlife, and other pets by keeping your dog under control at all times. By following these tips and being a responsible pet owner, you can enjoy the benets of walking your pet in Waterlefe while contributing to a safe, pleasant, and harmonious neighborhood environment for everyone.
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 21 Section 10.7 of the Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions of Waterlefe Golf & River Club Community states the following: 1. Each home may maintain not more than three (3) household pets, provided that the pets are not kept, bred, or maintained for any commercial purpose and do not become a nuisance or annoyance to other owners. 2. No reptiles, wildlife, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be kept on any lot or common area of the association. 3. All dogs must be kept on a leash of a length that affords reasonable control over the pet at all time when outside. 4. No dogs shall be permitted to leave excretions on any Common Property, except areas designated by the Master Association, and Owners shall be responsible to clean-up any such excretions. 5. Household pets means dogs, cats, and other animals expressly permitted by the Master Association. 6. Fish or domestic (household type) birds are permitted as long as the they are kept indoors and do not become a source of annoyance to neighbors.
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 22 https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/133123/peanut-butter-and-pumpkin-dog-treats/ • 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour • 2 large eggs • ½ cup canned pumpkin • 2 tablespoons peanut butter • ½ teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon water, or more if necessary (Optional) Directions Ingredients1. Gather all ingredients. 2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 3. Combine flour, eggs, pumpkin, peanut butter, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl; stir with a spatula until combined. 4. Transfer mixture to a work surface and work it with your hands until mixture starts to come together. Add 1 teaspoon water at a time (only if needed) to help make the dough workable, but don't add too much as it should be dry and stiff. 5. Roll the dough to a thickness of 1/2 inch. 6. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces and transfer to a baking sheet. 7. Bake in the preheated oven until dog treats are golden brown and crunchy, about 40 minutes. Let cool before serving to your dog.
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 23 CAM_DOCUMENTS TEMPLATE_5/20/2024 If you have an upcoming construction projects (tree removal, roof replacement, etc.) it is crucial to prioritize safety, minimize inconvenience to the public, and communicate effectively. Here are steps to effectively handle construction-related road closures: 1. Advance Notice: Provide ample notice to the MPOA Association Management office about planned construction projects that may impede traffic. Ideally, provide notice weeks or even months in advance if possible. 2. Alternative Routes: Offer clear information about alternative routes that drivers can take to avoid the closed area. This can help minimize congestion and frustration among motorists. 3. Coordinate with Local Authorities: Work closely with local government and law enforcement agencies to plan and execute road closures safely and efficiently. They can provide assistance with traffic management, enforcement, and emergency services if needed. 4. Emergency Access: Ensure that emergency vehicles have unimpeded access to the construction site and surrounding areas at all times. Coordinate with emergency services to establish protocols for accessing the closed area if needed. 5. Pedestrian Safety: Provide safe pathways for pedestrians through or around the construction site. Clearly mark pedestrian crossings and ensure that sidewalks remain accessible whenever possible. 6. Maintain Communication: Keep the MPOA Association Management office informed throughout the duration of the road closure. Provide updates on progress, changes to the closure schedule, and any other relevant information. 7. Minimize Duration: Work to minimize the duration of road closures as much as possible. Efficient scheduling and coordination with contractors can help reduce the impact on traffic. 8. Post-Construction Clean-Up: Once construction is complete and the road is reopened, ensure that any debris or temporary structures are removed promptly to restore normal traffic flow and minimize further disruptions. Let’s keep everyone in Waterlefe Safe!
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 24 Water Bill High? Check your toilet! We have encountered many residents whose water bill has increased dramatically from one month to the next. After ruling out irrigation leaks and any others around the home, many have found out it was their toilets! A running toilet can be expensive. Toilets use about 1.2 gallons per flush, so if your toilet tank is constantly running and refilling throughout the day, you could be using between 35 to 50 gallons of water which adds up and can increase your water bill by as much as $250 - $400 per month. How to test to see if your toilet is leaking Put a few drops of food coloring – or something that has color, like coffee, in the tank of all your toilet bowls. Don’t use them for at least 15-20 minutes and check to see if the coloring has come down into the toilet bowl itself. If the color does come down into the bowl area then that means that leaking is occurring. There are several reasons a toilet will run, but two problems are the most common. The first issue is when the tank is constantly running – although it doesn’t look like it is, which means the valve is not shutting off when it should. There is usually no warning when this happens. The second problem is when the toilet fills, then ten minutes or so later the water flows out and it re-fills again. That’s likely due to a leaky seal or gasket, also called a flapper. Here’s how to diagnose and fix these common reasons your toilet is running. You can repair this yourself for less than $50, while a plumber or other home repair professional will charge $150 or more per hour – and it will definitely be more than an hour! How to replace a faulty flapper If the toilet keeps filling itself up, it’s probably a leaky flapper. The flapper is a flat rubber gasket inside the toilet tank that lifts to release water to fill the bowl (see photo below). Over time, the flapper degrades, allowing water to trickle past it. To find out, take the lid off the tank, and then push down on the flapper when the toilet starts running. If it stops immediately you will need to replace the flapper. There are several different kinds so make sure you buy the exact same type – see below – you can snap a photo before you head to the hardware store. When you have the new flapper, get a bucket and some towels or rags. Take some photos of the setup inside the tank, including how long the chain attaching the flapper to the flush arm. Then shut the water at the line feeding into the toilet near its base; turn the handle to the right. Next, drain the tank by flushing and holding down the flush arm to get as much water as possible out of the tank. You’ll be left with about an inch of water in the tank, which you can sop up with rags. You don’t have to disconnect the supply line that feeds water into the tank.
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 25 Remove the flapper and follow the instructions that come with the new flapper. Make sure the flapper is flat and seated snugly into the drain hole. Re-attach the flapper chain to the flush arm with the same number of links used previously. If it’s too long, it’s going to run and you have to jiggle it to stop. If it’s too short, it won’t pull up enough for full flushes. Turn the water back on; let the tank refill, then flush to check if the flapper does its job. How to replace a bad fill valve If the toilet runs and runs, it’s likely time to replace the fill valve, which resembles a tower with a float on it. Take a few photos so you’ll know what goes where, and make sure you get the exact same type of replacement valve kit – see the two common types below. Then, drain the water as explained above. Next, remove the valve by unscrewing and disconnecting the water supply line and locknut on the outside bottom of the tank. Keep the bucket and towels underneath this area to catch any remaining water. You may be able to hand loosen the nut, but then use a pair of channel lock pliers to give it a quarter turn to the left. Hold the valve with your right hand, and take the nut off completely. Lift out the valve. Put the new valve into the hole in the bottom of the tank. As the right hand holds it in place, snug up the nut on the bottom of the tank. Finger tighten, or give it a quarter-turn with the pliers. The valve can be adjusted for height, so look at your photos to see where it was originally. Most replacements are set for standard height tanks, but if yours is taller, adjust accordingly – this should be in the instructions that came with the valve. There also will be a refill tube, which may have to be cut to the proper length, that goes from the fill valve into the overflow pipe (the tower attached to the flapper on the other side of the tank). Turn the water back on and let the tank fill partially to check for leaks. If the seal is good, let it fill completely. Flush to test. MaryAnn Burchell, LCAM, CMCA, Property Manager
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 26 You deserve the best. You deserve Waterlefe.Be sure to mark your calendar for national holidays and remember, if waste pick-up falls on a national holiday, pick-up will move to one day later for the remainder of the week. Please note below for upcoming, known shifts in the schedule, and refer to mymanatee.org for the most accurate and up to date information. Find this filtered waste removal only calendar online at any time at WaterlefeMembers.com under the LIVE HERE tab.JUNE 2024 Waste Pick-Up Calendar SnapshotMPOA at
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 27 You deserve the best. You deserve Waterlefe.Be sure to mark your calendar for national holidays and remember, if waste pick-up falls on a national holiday, pick-up will move to one day later for the remainder of the week. Please note below for upcoming, known shifts in the schedule, and refer to mymanatee.org for the most accurate and up to date information. Find this filtered waste removal only calendar online at any time at WaterlefeMembers.com under the LIVE HERE tab.JULY 2024 Waste Pick-Up Calendar SnapshotMPOA at
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 28 With options like these, why go anywhere else?here.
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 29 Dan Adkins | River Club Dining ManagerMgmt.UpdateSummer Updates at The ClubGreetings from the River Club. It only takes a second of being outside to know that summer is upon us. With things heating up outside, we are also heating things up at the River Club. Starting on June 1st we debuted our new summer Ala Carte & Tiki menus! Chef Tod has put together some great new items for both menus so come up & see us for all his new culinary delights along with some of your old favorites.We also have some great events planned for our summer season. There is a Spanish Wine Dinner, Karaoke, a Low Country Boil, & various entertainment as well as our monthly Trivia, Burger Nights & Pasta Perfections. Whether it is summer or winter season there is always something to do up at your River Club.Of course, don’t forget to visit Faith down at the Tiki Bar on the weekends for great drinks, delicious eats & cool dips in the pool. If it rains, she will be pouring those great drinks in our Main Bar, so rain or shine come see us this summer at Tiki.With our winter residents back up north there is more elbow room at the bar and in the Dining Room so we are excited to see you at the club all summer. Please note we will have a closure in August for building maintenance. Be sure to reference the online calendar and watch for email reminders regarding our dining availability during that time.Lastly, a quick summer reminder that the 18th Annual Art Show & Sale is coming up in November. Be sure to mark it on your calendar and check out the Manatee River Artists Guild’s section in this edition of Lefe Life for more details on registering to participate, as well as details on the event itself.Have a great June & July, everyone!Manatee Riverat WaterlefeSHOW & SALE18thAnnualCRAFT&ARTSaturday, November 9, 202410 am to 4 pmWaterlefe River Club, 995 Fish Hook Cove Bradenton, FLFree & Open to the Public * Refreshments ServedFundraising Raffle to benefit art students and the visual arts programs in local schoolsManatee River Artists Guild, Inc., 506 Sand Crane Ct, Bradenton, FL. Raffle winners will be drawn for each raffle item from tickets placed In corresponding bag. Funds to purchase prizes are from local businesses & community. Winners chosen & prizes awarded11/9/24 between 7-9 pm @ The River Club. Winners do not need to be present. No purchase or contribution is necessary. Registration#: CH70006A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Contact Laura Bryg at lolobryg@gmail.com for more information. ***************************************************
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 30 You deserve the best. You deserve Waterlefe.Reservations Required: RCDining@WaterlefeFL.com | 941-253-LEFE(5333)Event full but still want to attend? Join our wait list! We receive cancellations often and we will contact you to get you in!Subject to change. Watch the online events calendar at WaterlefeMembers.com and for regular emails for updates. Find this filtered dining & entertainment-only calendar under the DINE HERE tab.JUNE 2024 Dining & EntertainmentCalendar SnapshotMPOA at
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 31 RIVER CLUB DINING & ENTERTAINMENT | SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTNATIVE FILE NAME: COMMS_EVENT FLYER_TEMPLATEWATERLEFEMEMBERS.COM > DINE HERE > UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTSDAVE DELUCA’S AMERICAN TRILOGY EVENTSaturday, June 8 | 5pm Cocktails | 5:50pm Dinner | 7pm ShowDRESS CODE: Club Casual | Reservations Open: 5/8/24 @ 8amEnjoy dining with classics by Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Neil DiamondRESERVATIONS REQUIRED:RCDining@WaterlefeFL.com | 941-253-LEFECANCELLATION POLICY: 4-Day Minimum Notice Required - No Exceptions.PRICE PER PERSON:$60++ or $51++ After Member DiscountSEATING & TAKE-OUT INFO:Main DR: Open | Bistro: Closed | Take-Out: ClosedCAPRESE STACKFresh Herbs, Heirloom Tomatoes, Baby Greens, Bualo Mozzarella, Balsamic Reduction FILET OSCARPan Seared Filet, Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, Grilled Asparagus, Hollandaise Sauce, & Wild Mushroom RisottoSTRAWBERRY CHEESECAKEWhipped Cream & BerriesLearn more about Dave’s shows at BlackTieTalent.com
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 32 RIVER CLUB DINING & ENTERTAINMENT | SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTNATIVE FILE NAME: COMMS_EVENT FLYER_TEMPLATEWATERLEFEMEMBERS.COM > DINE HERE > UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTSNo Reservation NeededQuestions/Take-Out: RCDining@WaterlefeFL.com | 941-253-LEFECELEBRATE POOLSIDE WITH SPECIALS FROM THE RIVER CLUB’S KITCHEN:All items Served with Pasta Salad or Coleslaw & ChipsSMOKED BRISKET SANDWICH | $18 Piled High with Slaw, and Tangy BBQ Sauce on a Toasted Brioch Roll. Served with a PickleGRILLED KIELBASA | $16 Sautéed Onions & Peppers & Whole Grain Mustard on a Toasted Roll with PickleMOHO GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST | $17 Pineapple, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, & Mango Mayo. Served on a Toasted Brioch Roll with PickleSUNDAY, JUNE 16 | 12PM-5PMSUNDAY, JUNE 16 | 12PM-5PM2 FOR 1 2 FOR 1 DOMESTIC DOMESTIC DRAFT DRAFT BEERSBEERS FOR ALL FOR ALL DADS!DADS!
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 33 RIVER CLUB DINING & ENTERTAINMENT | SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTNATIVE FILE NAME: COMMS_EVENT FLYER_TEMPLATEWATERLEFEMEMBERS.COM > DINE HERE > UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS5:30pm Dinner & Cocktails | 6pm Karaoke5:30pm Dinner & Cocktails | 6pm KaraokeDRESS CODE: Club Casual | Reservations Open 5/21/24DJ KING JAMES PROVIDES THE MUSIC - AND YOU’RE THE STARS!RESERVATIONS REQUIRED:RCDining@WaterlefeFL.com | 941-253-LEFECANCELLATION POLICY: 48-Hour Minimum Notice Required - No Exceptions.PRICE PER PERSON:$30++ or $25.50++ After Member DiscountSEATING & TAKE-OUT INFO:Bistro: Not Available | Bar & Take-Out: Bistro Bites MenuSaturdaySaturdayJune 22June 22CARVING STATIONHerb Roasted StriploinAu Jus, Horseradish Cream, RollsPASTA BAR Spinach, Mushroom. Bacon, Green Onions, Tomato, Olives, and MoreASIAN DISPLAYVegetable Egg Rolls, Steamed Potstickers, Crab RangoonAsian BBQ Sauce, Soy Sesame Sauce, & Siracha SauceMEDITERRANEAN DIP DISPLAYHummus, Baba Ghanoush, Celery, & Grilled PitasCOCONUT CRUSTED CHICKEN SKEWERSSweet Chili SauceDESSERTSIce Cream Sundae Bar & Warm Cookies
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 34 You deserve the best. You deserve Waterlefe.Reservations Required: RCDining@WaterlefeFL.com | 941-253-LEFE(5333)Event full but still want to attend? Join our wait list! We receive cancellations often and we will contact you to get you in!Subject to change. Watch the online events calendar at WaterlefeMembers.com and for regular emails for updates. Find this filtered dining & entertainment-only calendar under the DINE HERE tab.JULY 2024 Dining & EntertainmentCalendar SnapshotMPOA at
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 35 RIVER CLUB DINING & ENTERTAINMENT | SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTNATIVE FILE NAME: COMMS_EVENT FLYER_TEMPLATEWATERLEFEMEMBERS.COM > DINE HERE > UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTSThursday, JULY 4 | 5PM-8PMThursday, JULY 4 | 5PM-8PMDRESS CODE: Club Casual | Reservations Open: 6/4/24 @ 8amRESERVATIONS REQUIRED:RCDining@WaterlefeFL.com | 941-253-LEFECANCELLATION POLICY: 48-Hour Minimum Notice Required - No Exceptions.PRICE PER PERSON:$26++ or $22.10++ After Member DiscountSEATING & TAKE-OUT INFO:Bistro: N/A | Bar: 1st Come 1st Served | Take-Out: Bistro Bites MenuBUFFET IN THE BISTRO:BUFFET IN THE BISTRO:SALAD BARTossed Iceberg Salad • Cole SlawHomestyle Potato Salad • Greek Tomato & Feta SaladENTREESDRY RUB ST LOUIS RIBSSlow Cooked Dry Rubbed Ribs, Choice of BBQ Sauce HERB GRILLED CHICKENChar Grilled, with Fresh Herbs and Montreal SeasoningFAVORITE SIDESRoot Beer Baked Beans • Ritzy Ranch Mac & CheeseGrilled Mexican Street Corn on the CobbDESSERTS Ice Cream Sundae BarFresh Baked Cookies & Brownies • Watermelon GRILL OUTGRILL OUTWITH USWITH USON THEON THEBALCONY:BALCONY:Build Your Own Hot Dog & Burger Bar with all your favorite condiments. (Veggie Burger available upon request.)
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 36 RIVER CLUB DINING & ENTERTAINMENT | SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTNATIVE FILE NAME: COMMS_EVENT FLYER_TEMPLATEWATERLEFEMEMBERS.COM > DINE HERE > UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTSThursday, July 11 | 5:30pm Dinner | 7pm TriviaThursday, July 11 | 5:30pm Dinner | 7pm TriviaDRESS CODE: Club Casual | Reservations Open: 6/11/24@ 8amLast month’s winners sit at the Trophy Table... Who will dethrone them?RESERVATIONS REQUIRED:RCDining@WaterlefeFL.com | 941-253-LEFECANCELLATION POLICY: 4-Day Minimum Notice Required - No Exceptions.PRICE PER PERSON:$28.00++ or $23.80++ After Member DiscountSEATING & TAKE-OUT INFO:Bistro: Closed | Bar & Take-Out: Bistro Bites Menu PRE-SET SALAD WITH ROLLSCitrus SaladCARVERYHoney-Smoked Pork Loin with Apple ButterHOT LINECajun Seared SalmonWatermelon Pico de GalloTuscan ChickenSauteed Chicken, Roasted Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs, Artichokes, Spinach, Mushrooms, & Light Marsala Cream SauceSIDESWild Rice Pilaf • Parmesan Mashed PotatoesSeasonal VegetablesDESSERTApple Crisp
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 37 CONGRATULATIONS TOLast Month’s Big Trivia TrophyWinning Team: Ours is EnoughBe sure to join us every month for this fun event. You might be our next winner!Players: Albertis/Corry, Goss, Quigley, Spagnola, Heidler/Bartlett
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 38 RIVER CLUB DINING & ENTERTAINMENT | SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTNATIVE FILE NAME: COMMS_EVENT FLYER_TEMPLATEWATERLEFEMEMBERS.COM > DINE HERE > UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTSSaturday, July 13 | 5pm-9pmSaturday, July 13 | 5pm-9pmDRESS CODE: Club Casual | Reservations Open: 6/13/24 @ 8amRESERVATIONS REQUIRED:RCDining@WaterlefeFL.com | 941-253-LEFECANCELLATION POLICY: 48-Hour Minimum Notice Required - No Exceptions.PRICE PER PERSON:$32++ or $27.20++ After Member DiscountSEATING & TAKE-OUT INFO:Bistro: N/A | Bar: 1st Come 1st Served | Take-Out: Bistro Bites MenuBUFFET Crawsh Gumbo & Oyster CrackersJalapeno & Regular HushpuppiesIce Burg Salad with Ranch & Balsamic VinaigretteCreamy Cole Slaw • Cucumber/Tomato/Onion SaladFried Okra • Red Beans & Rice • Fried Green TomatoesSERVED FAMILY STYLE AT THE TABLEShrimp • Crab • Sausage • Corn • Red PotatoesDESSERT STATIONStrawberry Shortcake • Ice Cream Sundae Bar
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 39 RIVER CLUB DINING & ENTERTAINMENT | SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTNATIVE FILE NAME: COMMS_EVENT FLYER_TEMPLATEWATERLEFEMEMBERS.COM > DINE HERE > UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTSThursday, July 25 | 5pm-9pmThursday, July 25 | 5pm-9pmDRESS CODE: Club Casual | Reservations Open: 6/25/24 @ 8amRESERVATIONS REQUIRED:RCDining@WaterlefeFL.com | 941-253-LEFECANCELLATION POLICY: 48-Hour Minimum Notice Required - No Exceptions.PRICE PER PERSON:$28.00++ or $23.80++ After Member DiscountSEATING & TAKE-OUT INFO:Bistro: N/A | Bar: 1st Come 1st Served | Take-Out: Bistro Bites MenuBREAD & SALADCaesar Salad & Garlic BreadHOT ENTREESFLOUNDER PICCATTACapers, Fresh Herbs, Lemon Butter SauceSLOW-COOKED SHREDDED BEEF RAGUShredded Beef, Tomato, Herbs, Jus, & Pappardelle PastaPASTA BARSAUCE: Marinara Sauce, Alfredo Sauce, White Clam Sauce, Pesto Sauce, Olive OilPASTA: Penne Pasta, Cavatappi Pasta, Spaghetti, Gluten Free PastaTOPPINGS: Grilled Chicken, Ground Beef, Meatballs, Italian Sausage, Shrimp, Parmesan Cheese, Mushrooms, Onions, Tomatoes, Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, Peas, Olives, Crushed Red Peppers, Zucchini, & SpinachDESSERTBread Pudding • Ice Cream Sundae Bar
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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 43 News from the CDD Board of SupervisorsThe CDD Board of Supervisors voted not to adjust fees for the 2024-25 operating year at their May meeting. The Board would like to recognize the support and work of our staff and residents serving on various committees through the year.After six months of negotiating with the county, the final documents regarding the expansion of Upper Manatee River Road were signed in late April and approved by the County Board of Commissioners at their May 13th meeting. Final settlement is scheduled for late June. As mentioned in previous updates, the county will compensate Waterlefe CDD $1.3+ million for property impacted by the widening of Upper Manatee River Road. These funds will be placed in a reserve account and will be used to cover renovation of landscape along the front of our community as well as significant work that will need to be done on the golf course on holes 12,13,14. It is our understanding that no primary contractor has been hired by the county for this project. We continue to be in touch with county staff and we will keep you updated.
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 44 CDD Committee NewsGOLF COMMITTEE:Full Golf Memberships continue to hang around the 300 mark and the month of May started our Summer Golf Program, bringing in 50 new prospective members. The Golf Course just completed its first aerification of the summer and it went very well! Thank you to the Golf Maintenance staff for their work during very hot days!The weather continues to be hot and dry and we are hoping that Mother Nature brings us more rain in June. Until we see the rain, the maintenance staff will continue to water as much as possible. We thank you in advance for your patience if you find yourself waiting on a sprinkler or two.LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE:The overall appearance of the community is fairly good considering the lack of rain and high temperatures. Staff continues to work daily on stressed areas and for the most part, any issues that we had are already in recovery mode.The Committee is working to finalize some summer enhancement projects at the June meeting. This includes a couple cul de sac renovations and some plant beds in the in the end caps of the roads.CLUBHOUSE RENOVATION:The end is near, but there is still some work to do. The construction phase is scheduled to be completed by second half of June. Equipment and furniture deliveries are coming daily but there will still need to be time to get fully operational. An opening date will be advertised in the coming weeks and it is expected to be in the first half of July.SAFETY COMMITTEE:The Safety Committee did not meet in May but would like to remind residents of what to do if you see anyone that you believe should not be on the property. This mostly includes non-resident fishermen or solicitors. See the next page for information on how and where to report these individuals.
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 45 If you witness potential non-residents fishing or anyone suspicious, please follow the below guidelines. If someone is on your property: • If an emergency call 911, otherwise use the Sheriff’s Office 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 CDD If you suspect a non-resident is fishing on CDD common grounds or the Golf Course: • During the hours of 7am to 6pm o If an emergency call 911, otherwise report the individual(s) to the Golf Shop at (941) 744-9771 • During the hours of 6pm to 7am o If an emergency call 911, otherwise use the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line of (941) 747-3011 o Following contacting the Sheriff’s Office, we ask you to report the incident to the Gate House at (941) 708-6866. This allows us to keep record of the incident and we can follow up with the Sheriff’s Office if needed. The Sheriff’s Office has provided assurance more than once that a resident can call in for the CDD property and an officer should respond. If this does not happen please notify Steve Dietz at sdietz@waterlefefl.com or (941) 718-4842 so it can be addressed with the Sheriff’s Office.
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 46 Life on the water is grand.here.
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 47 The Anna Maria Island Sail & Power Squadron, dba America’s Boating Club for the Bradenton area, will host a two-day America’s Boating Course on Saturday, June 8 and 15 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The location is the Cortez Road Baptist Church, 4411 100 St. W. (Cortez and 100 St.).With America’s Boating Course, you’ll receive a comprehensive introduction to recreational boating. Whether you enjoy power boating, sailing, paddle sports, or personal watercraft, we’ve covered you and your family. Topics include: • Boat types, required safety equipment, and related terminology • Your responsibilities as a boat operator • Preparing to get underway • Navigation rules, aids, and signals • Federal and local regulations • Finding your way • Operating your boat under normal conditions • Handling adverse conditions and emergencies • Communications afloat • Water sports safety and PWC operation • Trailering •• And more.Pre-registration is mandatory. Please call 941-447-7845 or email amispsbridge@gmail.com, so we can get your instructional materials delivered before the course begins. The cost is $55.00 per person or $85.00 for two people sharing one manual. We only accept cash or checks made out to “AMISPS.” Lt/C Marc D. Christman, PABC/USPS Certificate No. E049855Executive OfficerQualified Vessel ExaminerChairman - Safety CommitteeAnna Maria Island Sail & Power Squadron, dbaAmerica’s Boating Club® for the Bradenton AreaPO Box 14899, Bradenton, FL 34280Community Group NewsLearn Boating Basics
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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 50 Here are the five best spots in town to see these ethereal flowers, which bloom just once a year. THEY ONLY COME OUT AT NIGHT.You know summer is here when two things happen: The tourists leave and the night-blooming cactus flower arrives. The flowers are a special treat for locals who stick out the summer heat.The cactus, scientifically known as Selenicereus grandiflorus, has other names—Queen of the Night, night-blooming cereus—and most of the year it just looks like a knotty mess. But around the end of May and the beginning of June, this non-native, vining cactus, which crawls up into the canopy of trees, puts out large, glowing, white flowers that bloom at night and die in the morning.The flowers are so large and delicate that they can’t bear the sun, and so they wilt and droop the following morning after putting on a show at night. If they get pollinated, they’ll turn into sweet fruit.Don’t fret if you didn’t catch a previous night’s bloom. The cactus will keep flowering over the next couple weeks, and Sarasota has a peculiarly large amount of them around town. But where to find them? Here are the five best spots to find big blooms over the next couple weeks. (Courtesy of Sarasota Magazine)• 301 Somerset Ave.• 1876 Oak St.• Laurel Street and Payne Parkway• 1839 S. Orange Ave• 1267 Second St.UPCOMINGLOCALWaterlefe Travels at Night:The Night-Blooming Cactus is Here
WATERLEFE DOCUMENTS MASTER TEMPLATE_6 28 2024_PAGE 1 CALLING ALL MILITARY AVIATORS The Waterlefe Activities Committee will host a special Veterans recognition event in November It will focus on Waterlefe military members holding positions in the aviation arena We d love to include you 1 Are you a current or former member of any branch of the Armed Services be it Army Navy Marines Air Force Coast Guard National Guard or Reserves that held an aviation military occupational skill such as pilot navigator crew chief maintenance tech air traffic control operations etc 2 Would you like your name included as part of the recognition in the November event If yes please send your name and contact info to Terry Lee at terrancejlee48 gmail com as soon as possible Someone from the planning team will then contact you with more information regarding the event TJ Leeterrancejlee48 gmail com 316 210 3617 cell TJ Lee terrancejlee48 gmail com 316 210 3617 cell
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 51 Join us for a gathering in Bobbie’s Light... Light bites and drinks will be provided. “There are some who bring aa lliigghhtt ssoo ggrreeaatt to the world that even after they have gone, tthhee lliigghhtt rreemmaaiinnss.”
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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 53 RCD_EVENT FLYER_APRIL GNOAArrtt && CCrraafftt SShhooww//SSaallee Keep Art Alive SAVE THE DATE November 9, 2024 18th Annual Manatee River Artists Guild Art & Craft Show/Sale Raffle & Dinner Help Keep Art Alive Annually, Manatee River Artists Guild hosts a daylong event at the River Club, which includes an Art & Craft Show/Sale, fundraising raffle, and dinner. The Art Show is free and open to the public. This year it will be on Saturday, November 9, 2024. We hope you save the date and join us for a fun-filled day. At the show, resident artists and crafters display their creations with most offering them for sale. Due to the contagious enthusiasm created by the artwork and students from Freedom and Haile at last year’s show, they have been invited to participate again in 2024! You will not only be able to appreciate their talent, but also see the benefits of our philanthropy in action. The adjoining collage of pictures shows examples of their talent and creativity, taken at their recent school Art Shows. The raffle is one of the ways the Guild fulfills its mission and supports its philanthropic endeavors to KEEP ART ALIVE in our local community. In 2023, $10,000 was donated to the Visual Arts Programs in Freedom and Haile Schools, the summer camp scholarship program at ArtCenter Manatee, and used to sponsor the purchase of portable display boards for Freedom and a field trip for Haile art students to the Duncan McClellan Gallery, where they will have a hands on workshop in the art of glassblowing. ARE YOU AN ARTIST or CRAFTER? Are you interested in exhibiting and selling your works at the Guild’s Show? All Waterlefe residents are invited. Contact Laura Bryg at lolobryg@gmail.com to get more information on how to participate. www.manateeriverartistsguild.com Facebook
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 54 (Continued on next page...)Literary Society at Waterlefe NewsSummer is the time for reading and learning something new. Summer reading ignites our imaginations, transporting us to new worlds and expanding our understanding of ourselves and the universe. There’s a world of exciting literature waiting to be explored this summer. From captivating book suggestions and summer reading lists on the Inter-net to engaging weekly newsletters that can be delivered straight to your phone, the possibilities are endless. Imagine the thrill of listening to a great podcast or participating in an electronic Zoom meeting with authors of new and intriguing books. Here are a few examples. We’d love to hear from you and discover more gems that you’d like to share with the Waterlefe reading community.https://friendsandfiction.com/https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/read-like-the-windhttps://www.npr.org/podcasts/510364/daily-bookshttps://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/read-books-book-case-podcast-kate-charlie-gibson-92479253For those who embark on summer road trips, audiobooks can be a delightful compan-ion, making the journey fly by. With the user-friendly Libby app from your local library, you can easily explore a wide range of audiobooks on your electronic device. All you need is a library card, such as the one from Manatee County, to unlock a world of literary adventures.Our Waterlefe book club, Books, Wine, and More, is a vibrant community of readers who love to delve into a variety of genres. We recently had a fantastic discussion about a book that many of us found intriguing, given our shared interests in fashion, celebri-ties, true crime, and Sicily. House of Versace by Deborah Ball was a delightful read that sparked engaging conversations.
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 55 Sue Birrell | President of Waterlefe Literary Society(Continued)Literary Society at Waterlefe NewsAnother great Bradenton Central Library book club read was Innite Country by Patricia Engel. Set in Colombia and the United States and told through the shifting perspectives of each family member, Engel examines the beauty and cruelty of life in the diaspora, crafting “a breathtaking story of the unimaginable prices paid for a better life” (Esquire). It is the winner of the 2021 New American Voices Award and longlisted for the 2022 Andrew Carnegie Medal, and a 20222 Dayton Literary Peace Prize Finalist To all Waterlefe Readers:Let us know what books you love, and we will publish the titles and authors here in our page in Lefe Life magazine. We have openings in many book clubs. Our cookbook book club will start in the fall. Message our new literary board vice-president, Carol Byrne, if you want to join or need more information about our book clubs with openings. Our book for the February 8th, 2025 luncheon has been chosen: Maggie Paxson’s The Plateau—copyright 2019. Please let me know if you’d like to read with us in one of our book clubs and then attend the luncheon. All the best for a great summer with lots of time to do great reading. See you in the Fall.
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WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 57 ARTS / CREATIVITY / INTELLECTUAL ACTIVITIES: Manatee River Artists Guild Laura Bryg | lolobryg@gmail.com Find us Online: manateeriverartistsguild.com/ | facebook.com/ManateeRiverArtistsGuild Formerly known as the Waterlefe Artists Guild, the Manatee River Artists Guild (Artists Guild) is dedicated to Keep Art Alive, not only in Waterlefe, but also in our local schools. It provides a forum for residents, whether artists or art lovers, to come together as a community to promote and enjoy art. All Waterlefe residents, whether budding beginners, long-time professionals or those that are art lovers, are invited to join Art Interactive Kathleen Vyborny | vybornydesigning@aol.com Literary Society Sue Birrell, President | susie.birrell@gmail.com Purls & Chains (Knitting & Crochet) Susan Proper | sproperiphone@yahoo.com The Orchid Society at Waterlefe Eileen Antonelli | Eileen.antonelli@icloud.com Dee Scott | moethus@aol.com Do you love Orchids ? Well than this is the club for you. The Orchid Society at Waterlefe is where our community of passionate enthusiasts come together to foster the love for these exquisite owers. Whether you are a seasoned orchid acionado or just starting the journey into the captivating world of orchids, we hope you’ll join us. Our Society provides a place to share your beauties, challenges, learn tips, and best of all celebrate orchids. The group will have events and activities including eld trips, orchid workshops, plant sales, guest speakers and more. If you want to learn more or stay in the know, please our join our Facebook group, " The Orchid Society at Waterlefe"(hps://.me/g/p_zSQK97YhYQm64g44/RSzqWzbl). BOATING / NAUTICAL / WATER RECREATION: Boating & Fishing Community Group Jim Manning | jpmanning880@gmail.com A social group for Waterlefe residents to promote water recreation, share valued information, and grow friendships among boaters, anglers, kayakers, and paddlers. Marina Club Dave Rogers | WaterlefeMarinaBOD@gmail.com Kayaking & Canoeing Group | “The Pointe Paddlers” WL Association Management | pm@waterlefe.com, Denny Meskill | dmeskill48@gmail.com
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 58 COMMUNITY SUPPORT / SAFETY / PHILANTHROPY: Community Emergency Response Team Jeff Brand | jeffreyabrand@gmail.com, Tom Kalousek | tkalousek1000@gmail.com A group of volunteers funded and trained by the county to step in and assist the community in case of an emergency that rst responders are unavailable for. No specic skills are needed to become a member. SOCIAL / GAMING / CARD GROUPS: Cribbage Bob Urquhart | 1rjurq@gmail.com | 315-532-0303 Cribbage anyone? Seasoned player looking for others who enjoy the game. “Unstructured” play for two, three, or four. No supplies or experience needed—I have everything and can teach anyone interested in learning the game. Available any day/time. Ladies Mah Jongg Sue McCarty | sue@herbandsue.com Ladies Hand & Foot Cards Audrey Bilotti | audalb1@me.com Ladies Shanghai Rummy Audrey Bilotti | audalb1@me.com Mixed Bridge Judy Werner | allwern@aol.com Mixed Euchre Sue Bryant | sbee287@aol.com Out to Lunch Bunch Roz Warner | rozwarner@icloud.com Sensational Singles Roz Warner | rozwarner619@gmail.com 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. Watering Hole: Miriam Martin | mmartin952@comcast.net, Barbie Brand | barbiegbrand@gmail.com A social group for people, especially newcomers, 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 to enjoy a fun evening with your neighbors at one of these “no fuss” events.
WATERLEFE GOLF & RIVER CLUB | LEFE LIFE | JUNE-JULY 2024 | PAGE 59 SPORTS & FITNESS: Men’s Golf Association Jeff Morris Resident-Member Classes & Programs Jana Dunson-Martin | jana@janat.com, Kristine Reis | wholebodytness@hotmail.com Women’s Niners (9-Hole Golf) Amber Browne | abrowne57@hotmail.com WWGA—Women’s Golf Association Diane DeGennaro
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