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LEFE LIFE March 2021 A Waterlefe Monthly Newsletter

COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT The realities of the ongoing pandemic hit close to home on Wednesday March 3 when we had to close the River Club due to staff exposure to COVID 19 The affected staff member immediately quarantined and all food and beverage service was suspended until all staff could be tested At the time of writing this we have received confirmation that several of the staff members working Saturday February 27 have tested negative and that the River Club and kitchen have been thoroughly cleaned We are happy to return to operation starting Sunday March 7 with the re opening of the TIki Bar In this edition of Lefe Life we feature many of our uniquely Waterlefe activities most are entertaining some are civic responsibilities We ve also included a few rules to live by in order to make the most of this life at the Lefe I am very pleased to have Steve Dietz join our opening pages Steve and I have worked together for over 10 years and I could not ask for a better counterpart Thanks for joining the Lefe Life Team Steve Have you joined a virtual MPOA Board Meeting yet Like the rest of the world we have been conducting our meetings on Zoom for almost a year In March we will be upgrading our virtual participation platform in anticipation of our eventual return to live meetings We are all looking forward to being face to face again but will continue to offer a live stream of the monthly meeting Details on how to access the new live stream are forthcoming Finally it is with regret that I announce Chef Kory Hudson has resigned his position with Waterlefe Golf and River Club effective April 1 2021 We will begin the process of conducting a search for a new chef and will keep the community apprised of the progress Please join me in wishing Chef Kory great success in his future endeavors Spring is just around the corner and with it comes warmer weather and blossoming flowers shrubs and trees Springtime is one of the most beautiful times for Waterlefe and with the time change longer days to enjoy outdoor activities By the time you are reading this you may have already seen the new annuals installed throughout the community The new impatiens will provide a splash of colors to complement many other improvements of the community s landscape over the past two years These improvements are largely due to the hard work of the CDD Landscape Committee whose vision and support to the CDD staff continue to make Waterlefe one of the most beautiful communities in our area Those who have worked on the Landscape Committee for these projects are Mike Jacobs Chairman Dona Lasseter Angela Potter Nancy Rechcigl Becky Kutska and Sig Feile with Dick Carroll serving as the CDD Board Liaison Spring also brings the start of Daylight Savings Time with more residents outdoors walking bike riding etc because of the extra hour of daylight in the evening I would like to remind all drivers to follow the speed limit and traffic signs of the community while being alert to fellow residents walking and biking I would also like to remind everyone that the sidewalks are for walkers and all bikes and golf carts are to remain on the roadways Lastly the golf course remains busy and for your safety remember that the golf course is only for registered golfers We have an amazing lifestyle here at Waterlefe and I look forward to seeing everyone enjoy all that we have to offer At your service Steve Dietz CDD General Manager Jen Milne MPOA General Manager COO 2 Lefe Life March 2021 Manager Letters 3

COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT The realities of the ongoing pandemic hit close to home on Wednesday March 3 when we had to close the River Club due to staff exposure to COVID 19 The affected staff member immediately quarantined and all food and beverage service was suspended until all staff could be tested At the time of writing this we have received confirmation that several of the staff members working Saturday February 27 have tested negative and that the River Club and kitchen have been thoroughly cleaned We are happy to return to operation starting Sunday March 7 with the re opening of the TIki Bar In this edition of Lefe Life we feature many of our uniquely Waterlefe activities most are entertaining some are civic responsibilities We ve also included a few rules to live by in order to make the most of this life at the Lefe I am very pleased to have Steve Dietz join our opening pages Steve and I have worked together for over 10 years and I could not ask for a better counterpart Thanks for joining the Lefe Life Team Steve Have you joined a virtual MPOA Board Meeting yet Like the rest of the world we have been conducting our meetings on Zoom for almost a year In March we will be upgrading our virtual participation platform in anticipation of our eventual return to live meetings We are all looking forward to being face to face again but will continue to offer a live stream of the monthly meeting Details on how to access the new live stream are forthcoming Finally it is with regret that I announce Chef Kory Hudson has resigned his position with Waterlefe Golf and River Club effective April 1 2021 We will begin the process of conducting a search for a new chef and will keep the community apprised of the progress Please join me in wishing Chef Kory great success in his future endeavors Spring is just around the corner and with it comes warmer weather and blossoming flowers shrubs and trees Springtime is one of the most beautiful times for Waterlefe and with the time change longer days to enjoy outdoor activities By the time you are reading this you may have already seen the new annuals installed throughout the community The new impatiens will provide a splash of colors to complement many other improvements of the community s landscape over the past two years These improvements are largely due to the hard work of the CDD Landscape Committee whose vision and support to the CDD staff continue to make Waterlefe one of the most beautiful communities in our area Those who have worked on the Landscape Committee for these projects are Mike Jacobs Chairman Dona Lasseter Angela Potter Nancy Rechcigl Becky Kutska and Sig Feile with Dick Carroll serving as the CDD Board Liaison Spring also brings the start of Daylight Savings Time with more residents outdoors walking bike riding etc because of the extra hour of daylight in the evening I would like to remind all drivers to follow the speed limit and traffic signs of the community while being alert to fellow residents walking and biking I would also like to remind everyone that the sidewalks are for walkers and all bikes and golf carts are to remain on the roadways Lastly the golf course remains busy and for your safety remember that the golf course is only for registered golfers We have an amazing lifestyle here at Waterlefe and I look forward to seeing everyone enjoy all that we have to offer At your service Steve Dietz CDD General Manager Jen Milne MPOA General Manager COO 2 Lefe Life March 2021 Manager Letters 3

FINANCE REPORT PPP Loan Forgiven MPOA Updates We had great news last month that our Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program loan was completely forgiven The loan was for 225 500 which helped keep our staff whole throughout the summer of 2020 due to the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic This additional cash kept us healthy when sales were affected by the closure and reduced revenue from the River Club Our cash position continues to look strong through early 2021 With the vaccine roll outs we are anticipating that things will continue to improve throughout the balance of 2021 Bob Davis Comptroller CFO 4 Lefe Life March 2021 MPOA Updates 5

FINANCE REPORT PPP Loan Forgiven MPOA Updates We had great news last month that our Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program loan was completely forgiven The loan was for 225 500 which helped keep our staff whole throughout the summer of 2020 due to the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic This additional cash kept us healthy when sales were affected by the closure and reduced revenue from the River Club Our cash position continues to look strong through early 2021 With the vaccine roll outs we are anticipating that things will continue to improve throughout the balance of 2021 Bob Davis Comptroller CFO 4 Lefe Life March 2021 MPOA Updates 5

PM REPORT DRB UPDATE We need all of our residents to help keep our community looking its best Please do your part and remember to do the following Pick up after your pet and dispose of waste properly Pick up litter you notice in the community and dispose of it Make sure household trash is bagged secured and disposed of in a timely and appropriate manner Thank you for taking pride in the appearance of our community Your cooperation is appreciated Please see the community inspection compliance calendar below for when we will be in your area March 1 6 Big Bass Rainbow Winding Stream Fish Hook March 7 13 Maritime Whooping Crane Riverbank Field Brook March 21 27 Foggy Morn Portside Mossy Branch Day Lily March 14 20 Discovery Misty Pond Turning Leaf Sea Turtle River Basin March 28 April 3 Discovery Sand Crane Restoration Conch Shell Jackie Hannan LCAM Property Manager 6 Lefe Life March 2021 WRITTEN BY MICHAELA VALLETTA As you know any change or addition to the exterior of your home or landscape requires an Application for Residential Change Here are some examples of changes requiring approval that you may not have thought of Changing the dimensions of your landscape bed either larger or smaller Any type of landscape bed borders Flagpoles Driveway changes i e painting staining resurfacing concrete and new pavers Exterior garage light fixtures Underground pet fences Backyard fences Replacing or re screening pool cages All exterior painting of the residence partial or complete Dock renovations Solar panels New dock installations Additions of fountains in the landscape bed Any change in dimension to the size of your lanai cage A general rule is to contact Property Management with any of your questions regarding the exterior of your home Jackie will provide you with the necessary information you ll need to complete your project The Application for Residential Change is available on the Waterlefe website The DRB and Property Management are here to help you in any way possible with your exterior projects MPOA Updates 7

PM REPORT DRB UPDATE We need all of our residents to help keep our community looking its best Please do your part and remember to do the following Pick up after your pet and dispose of waste properly Pick up litter you notice in the community and dispose of it Make sure household trash is bagged secured and disposed of in a timely and appropriate manner Thank you for taking pride in the appearance of our community Your cooperation is appreciated Please see the community inspection compliance calendar below for when we will be in your area March 1 6 Big Bass Rainbow Winding Stream Fish Hook March 7 13 Maritime Whooping Crane Riverbank Field Brook March 21 27 Foggy Morn Portside Mossy Branch Day Lily March 14 20 Discovery Misty Pond Turning Leaf Sea Turtle River Basin March 28 April 3 Discovery Sand Crane Restoration Conch Shell Jackie Hannan LCAM Property Manager 6 Lefe Life March 2021 WRITTEN BY MICHAELA VALLETTA As you know any change or addition to the exterior of your home or landscape requires an Application for Residential Change Here are some examples of changes requiring approval that you may not have thought of Changing the dimensions of your landscape bed either larger or smaller Any type of landscape bed borders Flagpoles Driveway changes i e painting staining resurfacing concrete and new pavers Exterior garage light fixtures Underground pet fences Backyard fences Replacing or re screening pool cages All exterior painting of the residence partial or complete Dock renovations Solar panels New dock installations Additions of fountains in the landscape bed Any change in dimension to the size of your lanai cage A general rule is to contact Property Management with any of your questions regarding the exterior of your home Jackie will provide you with the necessary information you ll need to complete your project The Application for Residential Change is available on the Waterlefe website The DRB and Property Management are here to help you in any way possible with your exterior projects MPOA Updates 7

MPOA BOARD MEETING The Board of Directors acknowledged receipt of information from villa owner and former chair of the Villa Landscape Task Force and heard comments from six villas owners about their concerns about villa landscape maintenance The MPOA Board of Directors met virtually on Wednesday February 24 2021 at 2 pm via Zoom The MPOA Board responded by explaining their fiduciary responsibility to all 617 members of the association of which 156 are villas and respectfully requested villa homeowners allow Property Management to manage the villas landscape maintenance contract as planned FEBRUARY SUMMARY Fining Hearing The Board moved to suspend use rights voting rights and to file a claim of lien on a unit that is delinquent in paying violation fines and association assessments A final appeal to the Covenant Enforcement Committee is scheduled Motion A motion to approve the new Capital Projects Committee Charter was postponed until March The Board agreed that all Standing Committees of the MPOA should work in a cohesive manner in service to Waterlefe s overall strategic plans Key language will be added to all appropriate Standing Committee Charters Design Review Board Updates DRB In the month of January the DRB approved 20 applications for paint landscape roofs windows driveways front doors pools enclosures and docks Please remember Waterlefe Golf River Club is a deed restricted community Any changes to the exterior of your home must be approved IN ADVANCE and require submission of an Application for Residential Change prior to work commencing Work Orders and Trends Community Association Manager CAM Report Property Management received 17 work orders for Villas maintenance 20 for Villas irrigation and 124 for owner mailboxes facilities condos and Marina Club Mailboxes Currently Property Management will maintain repair and replace all mailboxes posts and light fixtures Electrical repairs are the responsibility of the homeowner Property Management has a comprehensive plan to rehab all mailboxes in the community If you have an immediate need for repair call in a work order Otherwise you can expect to see a freshly painted mailbox by next fall We thank you for your patience as we tackle this extensive and weather sensitive project February Board Report 8 Lefe Life March 2021 January Approved Minutes LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD On January 25 2021 all 617 Waterlefe Homeowners were requested to participate in a significant community vote that would modify Amendment 18 in our covenants 67 YES votes were needed to approve this modification 54 YES Votes 2 NO votes cast 44 NO votes non cast This is why your vote matters The community only needed 76 more homeowners to vote YES to pass this important amendment Your MPOA continues to emphasize community involvement and participation in key decisions We will bring this vote back to the 2022 Annual Meeting and will again request your support in making this important change This change is very common in community associations in order to make updating governing documents easier Updating governing documents ensures that they remain consistent with applicable law and consistent with the changing dynamics of the ownership and the will of the community Jay Roberts Amending Governing Documents Part I Why For more information about the benefits of passing this amendment and updating governing documents click here MPOA Updates MPOA Updates 9 7

MPOA BOARD MEETING The Board of Directors acknowledged receipt of information from villa owner and former chair of the Villa Landscape Task Force and heard comments from six villas owners about their concerns about villa landscape maintenance The MPOA Board of Directors met virtually on Wednesday February 24 2021 at 2 pm via Zoom The MPOA Board responded by explaining their fiduciary responsibility to all 617 members of the association of which 156 are villas and respectfully requested villa homeowners allow Property Management to manage the villas landscape maintenance contract as planned FEBRUARY SUMMARY Fining Hearing The Board moved to suspend use rights voting rights and to file a claim of lien on a unit that is delinquent in paying violation fines and association assessments A final appeal to the Covenant Enforcement Committee is scheduled Motion A motion to approve the new Capital Projects Committee Charter was postponed until March The Board agreed that all Standing Committees of the MPOA should work in a cohesive manner in service to Waterlefe s overall strategic plans Key language will be added to all appropriate Standing Committee Charters Design Review Board Updates DRB In the month of January the DRB approved 20 applications for paint landscape roofs windows driveways front doors pools enclosures and docks Please remember Waterlefe Golf River Club is a deed restricted community Any changes to the exterior of your home must be approved IN ADVANCE and require submission of an Application for Residential Change prior to work commencing Work Orders and Trends Community Association Manager CAM Report Property Management received 17 work orders for Villas maintenance 20 for Villas irrigation and 124 for owner mailboxes facilities condos and Marina Club Mailboxes Currently Property Management will maintain repair and replace all mailboxes posts and light fixtures Electrical repairs are the responsibility of the homeowner Property Management has a comprehensive plan to rehab all mailboxes in the community If you have an immediate need for repair call in a work order Otherwise you can expect to see a freshly painted mailbox by next fall We thank you for your patience as we tackle this extensive and weather sensitive project February Board Report 8 Lefe Life March 2021 January Approved Minutes LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD On January 25 2021 all 617 Waterlefe Homeowners were requested to participate in a significant community vote that would modify Amendment 18 in our covenants 67 YES votes were needed to approve this modification 54 YES Votes 2 NO votes cast 44 NO votes non cast This is why your vote matters The community only needed 76 more homeowners to vote YES to pass this important amendment Your MPOA continues to emphasize community involvement and participation in key decisions We will bring this vote back to the 2022 Annual Meeting and will again request your support in making this important change This change is very common in community associations in order to make updating governing documents easier Updating governing documents ensures that they remain consistent with applicable law and consistent with the changing dynamics of the ownership and the will of the community Jay Roberts Amending Governing Documents Part I Why For more information about the benefits of passing this amendment and updating governing documents click here MPOA Updates MPOA Updates 9 7

TRESPASSER UPDATE CDD Golf Club Updates Click here to view the March 2021 edition of Golfer s Glance 10 Lefe Life March 2021 Almost a year ago one of our neighbors was involved in an altercation with an unauthorized group of trespassers The CDD has made every effort to assist and support our homeowner to prosecute these trespassers The CDD s Counsel Andrew Cohen has repeatedly followed up on the progress of this criminal matter In the course of Mr Cohen s months long follow up the case was assigned to three different Assistant State Attorneys ASA with which he has had various contacts Most recently the third ASA told Mr Cohen that he needed to contact the Manatee Sheriff s Office Sergeant who investigated the case He has left messages for the Sheriff twice with no response At this point the case officially remains open with an ASA The CDD s Counsel will respond timely to any contact from an ASA or Manatee County Sheriff s Office about this case but will no longer actively follow up on the matter CDD Updates 11

TRESPASSER UPDATE CDD Golf Club Updates Click here to view the March 2021 edition of Golfer s Glance 10 Lefe Life March 2021 Almost a year ago one of our neighbors was involved in an altercation with an unauthorized group of trespassers The CDD has made every effort to assist and support our homeowner to prosecute these trespassers The CDD s Counsel Andrew Cohen has repeatedly followed up on the progress of this criminal matter In the course of Mr Cohen s months long follow up the case was assigned to three different Assistant State Attorneys ASA with which he has had various contacts Most recently the third ASA told Mr Cohen that he needed to contact the Manatee Sheriff s Office Sergeant who investigated the case He has left messages for the Sheriff twice with no response At this point the case officially remains open with an ASA The CDD s Counsel will respond timely to any contact from an ASA or Manatee County Sheriff s Office about this case but will no longer actively follow up on the matter CDD Updates 11

River Club RIVER CLUB MANAGER LETTER With the recent COVID 19 notice on March 3 we had to close River Club food and beverage operations temporarily As of this publication I am happy to announce that several of our staff members have tested negative for COVID 19 and the River Club and kitchen have been thoroughly cleaned We are excited to re open for operation beginning Sunday March 7 with the TIki Bar and continue on with our planned events On March 17th we will be hosting a St Patrick s Day Irish Supper that is going to be fantastic Supper will be available for dine in or curbside takeout so make your reservations soon Our Saturday Night in the Bistro event has started off very well It fills up fast so if you have not made a reservation for the evening you may want to call ahead for availability We have a Ladies Fashion Show and Luncheon planned for Saturday March 27th PJ s Boutique will be hosting with some of our very own ladies modeling Reservations are full but if you would like to be put on the wait list you may call 941 253 5333 or email rcdining waterlefefl com Our next Tiki Tunes at Night will be held on Saturday March 20th After such a successful first appearance Kaptain Kurt will surely fill the seats so make your reservations soon For Easter Weekend we will have lunch with the Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt on Saturday April 3rd as well as an Easter Dinner on Sunday April 4th See the flyer on the following pages for more details and menu options Just a note the Wine dinner we had scheduled for Saturday April 10th will be rescheduled for Saturday May 15th This will be a fantastic event celebrating woman wine tasters from around the globe You will not want to miss this Looking forward to recovering quickly and re opening safely See you at the River Club Dan Adkins River Club Manager 12 Lefe Life March 2021 River Club 13

River Club RIVER CLUB MANAGER LETTER With the recent COVID 19 notice on March 3 we had to close River Club food and beverage operations temporarily As of this publication I am happy to announce that several of our staff members have tested negative for COVID 19 and the River Club and kitchen have been thoroughly cleaned We are excited to re open for operation beginning Sunday March 7 with the TIki Bar and continue on with our planned events On March 17th we will be hosting a St Patrick s Day Irish Supper that is going to be fantastic Supper will be available for dine in or curbside takeout so make your reservations soon Our Saturday Night in the Bistro event has started off very well It fills up fast so if you have not made a reservation for the evening you may want to call ahead for availability We have a Ladies Fashion Show and Luncheon planned for Saturday March 27th PJ s Boutique will be hosting with some of our very own ladies modeling Reservations are full but if you would like to be put on the wait list you may call 941 253 5333 or email rcdining waterlefefl com Our next Tiki Tunes at Night will be held on Saturday March 20th After such a successful first appearance Kaptain Kurt will surely fill the seats so make your reservations soon For Easter Weekend we will have lunch with the Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt on Saturday April 3rd as well as an Easter Dinner on Sunday April 4th See the flyer on the following pages for more details and menu options Just a note the Wine dinner we had scheduled for Saturday April 10th will be rescheduled for Saturday May 15th This will be a fantastic event celebrating woman wine tasters from around the globe You will not want to miss this Looking forward to recovering quickly and re opening safely See you at the River Club Dan Adkins River Club Manager 12 Lefe Life March 2021 River Club 13

ST PATRICK S DAY IRISH SUPPER Wednesday March 17th 2021 Four Course Plated Irish Dinner 32 00 per person 27 20 w Member discount TIKI TUNES AT NIGHT Enjoy Live Poolside Entertainment Great Food Tiki Drinks March April 2021 6 PM 9 PM weather permitting Special A La Carte Menu 1st course Irish Leek Potato Soup or Club Salad 2nd course Irish Pu Pu Platter w Banger Mashed Croquette Soft Pretzel w Beer Cheese and Mini Shepherd s Pie Main Course Corned Beef Cabbage Herbed Roasted New Potatoes Minted Peas and Irish Soda Bread Dessert Warm Blondies topped with Guinness Ice Cream Baileys Whipped Cream 14 Lefe Life March 2021 Kaptain Kurt New Waterlefe Favorite Saturday March 20 Taylor Taylor Waterlefe Favorite Saturday April 17 Gather your pod and reserve a table Poolside Balcony Seating Available Reservations Required Call 941 253 5333 or Email rcdining waterlefefl com Social Distancing Guidelines in effect River Club 15

ST PATRICK S DAY IRISH SUPPER Wednesday March 17th 2021 Four Course Plated Irish Dinner 32 00 per person 27 20 w Member discount TIKI TUNES AT NIGHT Enjoy Live Poolside Entertainment Great Food Tiki Drinks March April 2021 6 PM 9 PM weather permitting Special A La Carte Menu 1st course Irish Leek Potato Soup or Club Salad 2nd course Irish Pu Pu Platter w Banger Mashed Croquette Soft Pretzel w Beer Cheese and Mini Shepherd s Pie Main Course Corned Beef Cabbage Herbed Roasted New Potatoes Minted Peas and Irish Soda Bread Dessert Warm Blondies topped with Guinness Ice Cream Baileys Whipped Cream 14 Lefe Life March 2021 Kaptain Kurt New Waterlefe Favorite Saturday March 20 Taylor Taylor Waterlefe Favorite Saturday April 17 Gather your pod and reserve a table Poolside Balcony Seating Available Reservations Required Call 941 253 5333 or Email rcdining waterlefefl com Social Distancing Guidelines in effect River Club 15

POOLSIDE LUNCHEON FASHION SHOW EASTER WEEKEND PJs BOUTIQUE LUNCH WITH EASTER BUNNY EASTER EGG HUNT SATURDAY MARCH 27 2021 SATURDAY APRIL 3 2021 12 00 PM PRESENTED BY Luncheon 11 30 AM Fashion Show 1 00 PM WAIT LIST ONLY Attendees receive 10 discount on boutique purchases made within one week of show Luncheon Menu Quiche Florentine Chicken Spinach Roasted Tomatoes Parmesan Cheese served with a Mixed Green Salad Residents must attend lunch to participate in egg hunt Member Served Lunch Buffet Fresh Fruit Club Salad with Assorted Dressings Greek Pasta Salad Chicken Tenders Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza Penne Bolognese Garlic Breadsticks Adults 15 00 12 75 w Member discount Kids ages 5 11 10 00 8 50 w Member discount Kids under 4 FREE Reservations Required 16 Lefe Life March 2021 First Course Spring Panzanella Salad with Mixed Greens Sourdough Croutons Scallions Cucumber Tomato Peas Egg Roasted Squash tossed in Herb Vinaigrette Entree Choices Braised Lamb Shank served atop a Sweet Pea and Roasted Vegetable Risotto topped with Citrus Gremolata Grouper Florentine served with a Spinach Parmesan Rice Green Beans Amandine and topped with a Roasted Tomato Basil Cream Sauce One Glass of House Wine or Champagne Fashion Show seating in socially distanced pods by reservations SUNDAY APRIL 4 2021 11 00 AM 6 00 PM 10 oz Roasted Prime Rib of Beef served with Creamed Spinach and a Twice Baked Potato Banana Fosters Bread Pudding A La Mode Luncheon seating available by the pool or on the balcony THREE COURSE EASTER DINNER AT THE CLUB Dessert Course Club Made Carrot Cake with Maple Walnut Ice Cream 45 00 per person 38 25 w Member discount 941 253 5333 rcdining waterlefefl com River Club 17

POOLSIDE LUNCHEON FASHION SHOW EASTER WEEKEND PJs BOUTIQUE LUNCH WITH EASTER BUNNY EASTER EGG HUNT SATURDAY MARCH 27 2021 SATURDAY APRIL 3 2021 12 00 PM PRESENTED BY Luncheon 11 30 AM Fashion Show 1 00 PM WAIT LIST ONLY Attendees receive 10 discount on boutique purchases made within one week of show Luncheon Menu Quiche Florentine Chicken Spinach Roasted Tomatoes Parmesan Cheese served with a Mixed Green Salad Residents must attend lunch to participate in egg hunt Member Served Lunch Buffet Fresh Fruit Club Salad with Assorted Dressings Greek Pasta Salad Chicken Tenders Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza Penne Bolognese Garlic Breadsticks Adults 15 00 12 75 w Member discount Kids ages 5 11 10 00 8 50 w Member discount Kids under 4 FREE Reservations Required 16 Lefe Life March 2021 First Course Spring Panzanella Salad with Mixed Greens Sourdough Croutons Scallions Cucumber Tomato Peas Egg Roasted Squash tossed in Herb Vinaigrette Entree Choices Braised Lamb Shank served atop a Sweet Pea and Roasted Vegetable Risotto topped with Citrus Gremolata Grouper Florentine served with a Spinach Parmesan Rice Green Beans Amandine and topped with a Roasted Tomato Basil Cream Sauce One Glass of House Wine or Champagne Fashion Show seating in socially distanced pods by reservations SUNDAY APRIL 4 2021 11 00 AM 6 00 PM 10 oz Roasted Prime Rib of Beef served with Creamed Spinach and a Twice Baked Potato Banana Fosters Bread Pudding A La Mode Luncheon seating available by the pool or on the balcony THREE COURSE EASTER DINNER AT THE CLUB Dessert Course Club Made Carrot Cake with Maple Walnut Ice Cream 45 00 per person 38 25 w Member discount 941 253 5333 rcdining waterlefefl com River Club 17

Around the Neighborhood PET OWNERSHIP IN WATERLEFE How would you like to bring in your trash can after pick up and realize one of your neighbors deposited their pet s poop bag in it Believe it or not this happens Don t be that pet owner Residents should keep in mind that it is their responsibility to pick up after their pets when walking throughout the community We ask that you keep waste bags with you at all times and dispose of bags in your own trash cans not in any of your neighbors trash cans along your walk It takes the entire community to keep Waterlefe beautiful so do your part by keeping pets on leash and picking up after them at all times For more information about pet ownership in Waterlefe and to read the rest of the article click here 18 Lefe Life March 2021 Around the Neighborhood 19

Around the Neighborhood PET OWNERSHIP IN WATERLEFE How would you like to bring in your trash can after pick up and realize one of your neighbors deposited their pet s poop bag in it Believe it or not this happens Don t be that pet owner Residents should keep in mind that it is their responsibility to pick up after their pets when walking throughout the community We ask that you keep waste bags with you at all times and dispose of bags in your own trash cans not in any of your neighbors trash cans along your walk It takes the entire community to keep Waterlefe beautiful so do your part by keeping pets on leash and picking up after them at all times For more information about pet ownership in Waterlefe and to read the rest of the article click here 18 Lefe Life March 2021 Around the Neighborhood 19

FEATURING LINDA MIKE JACOBS WRITTEN BY JACK RITCHIE IN THE SPOTLIGHT Mike and Linda grew up about 7 miles apart in neighboring small towns in Iowa They met in church when Linda was in 4th grade and Mike was in 5th grade and started dating at ages 15 and 16 attending the original movie Casino Royale Linda was a high school basketball star where she held the state record for 100 consecutive free throws Mike was the local football star with stats of 14 carries 363 yards and 6 TD s in one game The couple got married in 1973 and have two adult children Kelly and Matt and two grandchildren Jet and Wesley Linda is a registered nurse who worked in dialysis cardiology and day surgery until retiring about 10 years ago Mike was a TV news anchor working in Des Moines IA Rockford IL and Milwaukee WI He spent 37 years at WTMJ TV the NBC affiliate in Milwaukee anchoring the 5 6 and 10 o clock news at the time of his retirement in 2015 Mike thinks he had the best job in the world where he got the opportunity to interview hundreds of fascinating people He preferred to call them heroes and villains or ordinary people who did extraordinary things from Olympic gold medalists to convicted murderers During his PEABODY and EMMY AwardWinning career he covered three Super Bowls Go Pack Go and two Olympics but rarely had the chance to see any plays or events because he was working not watching He also had several harrowing experiences including an extremely dangerous drive from Tel Aviv to Beirut a few hours after the US Marines barracks were blown up by a suicide bomber in 1983 20 Lefe Life March 2021 15 years ago Mike and Linda bought a brand new condo on River Basin Court and vacationed there for 6 years They then moved to a villa on Turning Leaf Terrace so they could enjoy a little more outdoor space and a view of the 7th green They ve been full timers here since Mike s retirement cherishing Waterlefe s friendly lifestyle and classy amenities Mike is the chairman of the CDD Landscape Committee and can often be seen trimming shrubs with his red handled clippers or picking up litter His mantra is Try to do something good for your community your family and yourself every day He likes to joke that his community service is restitution for all the hell he raised as a kid Mike and Linda both enjoy watching sports on TV playing golf occasionally spending time with family and friends traveling and spending time with one another They have coffee and read the newspaper every morning walk 3 4 miles a day have lunch run errands in the afternoon enjoy dinner and drinks each evening watch a little TV at night and do it all over again the next day Mike and Linda summarize their experience as pretty much a perfect lifestyle in a perfect community Around the Neighborhood 21

FEATURING LINDA MIKE JACOBS WRITTEN BY JACK RITCHIE IN THE SPOTLIGHT Mike and Linda grew up about 7 miles apart in neighboring small towns in Iowa They met in church when Linda was in 4th grade and Mike was in 5th grade and started dating at ages 15 and 16 attending the original movie Casino Royale Linda was a high school basketball star where she held the state record for 100 consecutive free throws Mike was the local football star with stats of 14 carries 363 yards and 6 TD s in one game The couple got married in 1973 and have two adult children Kelly and Matt and two grandchildren Jet and Wesley Linda is a registered nurse who worked in dialysis cardiology and day surgery until retiring about 10 years ago Mike was a TV news anchor working in Des Moines IA Rockford IL and Milwaukee WI He spent 37 years at WTMJ TV the NBC affiliate in Milwaukee anchoring the 5 6 and 10 o clock news at the time of his retirement in 2015 Mike thinks he had the best job in the world where he got the opportunity to interview hundreds of fascinating people He preferred to call them heroes and villains or ordinary people who did extraordinary things from Olympic gold medalists to convicted murderers During his PEABODY and EMMY AwardWinning career he covered three Super Bowls Go Pack Go and two Olympics but rarely had the chance to see any plays or events because he was working not watching He also had several harrowing experiences including an extremely dangerous drive from Tel Aviv to Beirut a few hours after the US Marines barracks were blown up by a suicide bomber in 1983 20 Lefe Life March 2021 15 years ago Mike and Linda bought a brand new condo on River Basin Court and vacationed there for 6 years They then moved to a villa on Turning Leaf Terrace so they could enjoy a little more outdoor space and a view of the 7th green They ve been full timers here since Mike s retirement cherishing Waterlefe s friendly lifestyle and classy amenities Mike is the chairman of the CDD Landscape Committee and can often be seen trimming shrubs with his red handled clippers or picking up litter His mantra is Try to do something good for your community your family and yourself every day He likes to joke that his community service is restitution for all the hell he raised as a kid Mike and Linda both enjoy watching sports on TV playing golf occasionally spending time with family and friends traveling and spending time with one another They have coffee and read the newspaper every morning walk 3 4 miles a day have lunch run errands in the afternoon enjoy dinner and drinks each evening watch a little TV at night and do it all over again the next day Mike and Linda summarize their experience as pretty much a perfect lifestyle in a perfect community Around the Neighborhood 21

ARTISTS GUILD Organizations There are painters who transform the sun to a yellow spot but there are others who with the help of their art and their intelligence transform a yellow spot into sun Pablo Picasso Amid the pandemic the arts continue to thrive in the Waterlefe community Using texture form and color the Waterlefe Artists Guild presents Kathleen Vyborny s creative expressions Please enjoy To view the March Art Exhibit CLICK HERE Did you know Lefe Life newsletters are archived on the main page of Waterlefe Member Central If you have missed prior exhibits you can click on the links below to view them To view the February Art Exhibit CLICK HERE To view the January Art Exhibit CLICK HERE Feel free to contact the artists to let them know you are enjoying their art For more information contact Patsy Hall at patsy dhall com 22 Lefe Life March 2021 Organizations 23

ARTISTS GUILD Organizations There are painters who transform the sun to a yellow spot but there are others who with the help of their art and their intelligence transform a yellow spot into sun Pablo Picasso Amid the pandemic the arts continue to thrive in the Waterlefe community Using texture form and color the Waterlefe Artists Guild presents Kathleen Vyborny s creative expressions Please enjoy To view the March Art Exhibit CLICK HERE Did you know Lefe Life newsletters are archived on the main page of Waterlefe Member Central If you have missed prior exhibits you can click on the links below to view them To view the February Art Exhibit CLICK HERE To view the January Art Exhibit CLICK HERE Feel free to contact the artists to let them know you are enjoying their art For more information contact Patsy Hall at patsy dhall com 22 Lefe Life March 2021 Organizations 23

ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY Organizations may not currently be active due to COVID 19 Please check with organization contacts for more information Artists Guild Ladies Out to Lunch Bunch The Waterlefe Artists Guild WAG is composed of full and part time residents who create original art in various media Artists explore new mediums through member led classes present their work to the community virtually and in annual shows WAG strives to Keep Art Alive by supporting our local schools creative arts programs Contact Patsy Hall patsy dhall com Boating Community Group The Waterlefe Boating Community Group is a social group for Waterlefe residents to promote water recreation share valued information and grow friendships among boaters anglers kayakers and paddlers Contact Jim Manning jpmanning880 gmail com Cars Coffee Cars Coffee is a talk group for residents to connect with one another over their mutual enthusiasm for cars of all kinds and the car industry in general Meetings are held one morning every month and the future schedule will be announced Contact John Valletta john johnvalletta com Community Emergency Response Team CERT is the Community Emergency Response Team that is funded and trained by the county to step in and assist the community in case of an emergency that first responders are unavailable for No specific skills are needed to become a member Contact Jeff Brand jeffreybrand gmail com Tom Kalousek tkalousek1000 gmail com Hangar Talk Hangar Talk welcomes aviation enthusiasts of all kinds Casual monthly lunch gathering outings and sharing of aviation experiences and opportunities both past and current Contact Terry Lee terrancejlee48 gmail com 24 Lefe Life March 2021 The Ladies Out to Lunch Bunch is a group for women to enjoy each other s company over lunch at some of the best restaurants Bradenton has to offer With get togethers held 2 3 times a month there are plenty of opportunities to join this bunch Contact Roz Warner rozwarner619 gmail com Literary Society of Waterlefe The Literary Society of Waterlefe is an organization for members looking to engage in thoughtful conversations about a wide range of pre selected books from month to month These gatherings are in a casual setting which allows residents to connect and converse about important and exciting pieces of literature Contact Rosalynn Kiefer rkiefer2 gmail com Sensational Singles Sensational Singles is a social group for single Waterlefe members widowed divorced and everyone else to participate in various outings to connect with one another and create meaningful friendships through casual get togethers Contact Roz Warner rozwarner619 gmail com Watering Hole Watering Hole is a social group for people especially newcomers to Waterlefe to meet their neighbors and feel involved in their community Whether you are new to the community or have been here for years we welcome you enjoy a fun evening with your neighbors at one of these no fuss events Contact Miriam Martin mmartin952 comcast net Barbie Brand barbiegbrand gmail com Organizations 25

ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY Organizations may not currently be active due to COVID 19 Please check with organization contacts for more information Artists Guild Ladies Out to Lunch Bunch The Waterlefe Artists Guild WAG is composed of full and part time residents who create original art in various media Artists explore new mediums through member led classes present their work to the community virtually and in annual shows WAG strives to Keep Art Alive by supporting our local schools creative arts programs Contact Patsy Hall patsy dhall com Boating Community Group The Waterlefe Boating Community Group is a social group for Waterlefe residents to promote water recreation share valued information and grow friendships among boaters anglers kayakers and paddlers Contact Jim Manning jpmanning880 gmail com Cars Coffee Cars Coffee is a talk group for residents to connect with one another over their mutual enthusiasm for cars of all kinds and the car industry in general Meetings are held one morning every month and the future schedule will be announced Contact John Valletta john johnvalletta com Community Emergency Response Team CERT is the Community Emergency Response Team that is funded and trained by the county to step in and assist the community in case of an emergency that first responders are unavailable for No specific skills are needed to become a member Contact Jeff Brand jeffreybrand gmail com Tom Kalousek tkalousek1000 gmail com Hangar Talk Hangar Talk welcomes aviation enthusiasts of all kinds Casual monthly lunch gathering outings and sharing of aviation experiences and opportunities both past and current Contact Terry Lee terrancejlee48 gmail com 24 Lefe Life March 2021 The Ladies Out to Lunch Bunch is a group for women to enjoy each other s company over lunch at some of the best restaurants Bradenton has to offer With get togethers held 2 3 times a month there are plenty of opportunities to join this bunch Contact Roz Warner rozwarner619 gmail com Literary Society of Waterlefe The Literary Society of Waterlefe is an organization for members looking to engage in thoughtful conversations about a wide range of pre selected books from month to month These gatherings are in a casual setting which allows residents to connect and converse about important and exciting pieces of literature Contact Rosalynn Kiefer rkiefer2 gmail com Sensational Singles Sensational Singles is a social group for single Waterlefe members widowed divorced and everyone else to participate in various outings to connect with one another and create meaningful friendships through casual get togethers Contact Roz Warner rozwarner619 gmail com Watering Hole Watering Hole is a social group for people especially newcomers to Waterlefe to meet their neighbors and feel involved in their community Whether you are new to the community or have been here for years we welcome you enjoy a fun evening with your neighbors at one of these no fuss events Contact Miriam Martin mmartin952 comcast net Barbie Brand barbiegbrand gmail com Organizations 25

ACTIVITY DIRECTORY Activities may not currently be active due to COVID 19 Please check with activity contacts for more information Fitness Center Classes Programs Contact Jana Dunson Martin jana janafit com Men s Golf Association Contact Tom Tosi tomtosi aol com Kayaking Canoeing Contact Jackie Hannan jhannan waterlefefl com Mixed Bridge Contact Judy Werner allwern aol com Ladies Bunco Contact Peggy Slocum spslocum msn com Mixed Euchre Card Group Contact Sue Bryant sbee287 aol com Ladies Hand Foot Cards Contact Audrey Bilotti audalb1 me com Purls Chains Contact Lisa Hantverk lisah826 hotmail com Ladies Mah Jongg Contact Sue McCarty sue herbandsue com Women s Niners 9 Hole Golf Contact Mary Lou Kovac MLFlorida45 outlook com Kristine Reis wholebodyfitness hotmail com Debbie Murphy debdenmurphy me com Ladies Shanghai Rummy Contact Audrey Bilotti audalb1 me com 26 Lefe Life March 2021 Organizations 27

ACTIVITY DIRECTORY Activities may not currently be active due to COVID 19 Please check with activity contacts for more information Fitness Center Classes Programs Contact Jana Dunson Martin jana janafit com Men s Golf Association Contact Tom Tosi tomtosi aol com Kayaking Canoeing Contact Jackie Hannan jhannan waterlefefl com Mixed Bridge Contact Judy Werner allwern aol com Ladies Bunco Contact Peggy Slocum spslocum msn com Mixed Euchre Card Group Contact Sue Bryant sbee287 aol com Ladies Hand Foot Cards Contact Audrey Bilotti audalb1 me com Purls Chains Contact Lisa Hantverk lisah826 hotmail com Ladies Mah Jongg Contact Sue McCarty sue herbandsue com Women s Niners 9 Hole Golf Contact Mary Lou Kovac MLFlorida45 outlook com Kristine Reis wholebodyfitness hotmail com Debbie Murphy debdenmurphy me com Ladies Shanghai Rummy Contact Audrey Bilotti audalb1 me com 26 Lefe Life March 2021 Organizations 27

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