Regency Cove Is In The News

There is a great article about the park on TBO.com. (Tampa Bay Online) Please check it out.

Link to

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/jan/29/south-tampa-community-has-its-own-gasparilla-tradi/news-breaking/

BE A PIRATE ON A BOAT FOR GASPARILLA DAY

HELP....PIRATE CREW NEEDED FOR FEB.6 GASPARILLA DAY

WE NEED 9 PIRATES (MALE OR FEMALE) TO FURNISH MATERIAL AND HELP DECORATE A 22 1/2' DECK BOAT.........AND........PARTICIPATE IN THE FLOTILLA .

BE PART OF THE "INVADERS" FLEET....IT WILL BE FUN

THE FIRST 9 QUALIFY...............CALL:

RON JEFFRIES 839-8466

CHUCK DAVIS 839-6048

ED BEDORE 839-6776

MIKE ROSS 835-9098

Ladies Glasses Missing From Pool

Yesterday someone switched glasses at the pool, and took home the wrong pair. Missing are a pair of ladies' light brown and gold transitional bifocals. If you were in the pool yesterday, check your glasses. If anyone finds this pair, please contact Erica at 813-831-4806. Your glasses are in the office lost and found.

Horticulture Tips

Lisa Strange, our Master Gardener from Florida Yards and Neighborhoods has advised us to temporarily ignore the dead landscaping and foliage around your house. Don't rush into cutting off the dead leaves and branches. Many hybiscus, rubber trees, and ornamental palms may be all brown right now, but many of them will bounce right back in the springtime. Pruning them right now may cause further damage in the event of another cold snap.
Be patient, spring is just around the corner.

Gasparilla Parade Needs Bikes and Carts

There are sign-up sheets for the annual Gasparilla Parade in the Information Room. Generous cash prizes will be awarded for best decorated bike, golf cart, and boat.

Costume prizes will also be awarded to best male and female.

Tickets for the Feb 6 event are available from Guy Hislop.

We need volunteers to hang the pennants on Blvd 7 and along the parade route. It usually takes a little over an hour. Please meet in the hall at 10 am on Friday, Jan. 22.

Home Sale Reduced

In an effort to wrap up her father's estate, the owner of the home at Blvd 1 Lot 32 has asked me to advertise the price reduction of the property with share to $20k or best offer.
Please contact Catherine Quarry at 631-261-5919.

Board Meeting Changed

The January meeting of the board of directors has been changed to 9:00 am on Jan.20, 2010. The revision has been made to accommodate a visit from our attorney, Ellen De Haan.

Agenda Items:

I Opening Remarks President
II Approval of the Agenda President
III Approval of Previous Minutes Secretary
IV Financial Report Treasurer
V CAM Report Cheri Scobee
VI Directors’ Reports All
VII Committee Reports Committee Chairs
VIII Ratification of Board decision 11 Jan 10 Paul McCumber
IX Selection of engineer firm to conduct an

independent inspection of the seawall Paul McCumber
X Agenda Format Sandy Ross
XI Request from resident Paul McCumber
XII Rental/Sale B4 L39 and other properties Rose Reis
XIII Florida ROC Membership Drive Sandy Ross
XIV ROC Forum Ongoing Training Sandy Ross
XV Roof for Shuffle Board Court Betty Ridge
XVI Front Parking Lot Patti Fennessy
XVII Property Oversight Committee Rose Reis
XVIII Gandy Overpass (Park Position) Sandy Ross
XIX Report by Corporate Lawyer Ellen de Haan

Lanterns Missing

Earlier this month, our office assistant was married on Sunset Point. After the wedding, a party followed in the hall. During that time, someone decided to steal the lanterns she had brought over to decorate the waterfront for her ceremony. See the lantern in the picture?

Michelle received the lanterns as a gift from her sister who passed away shortly after. Michelle is desperate to get her treasures back. If they are returned to the office, no questions will be asked. Please, show some kindness, and return her belongings.

Iberostar Punta Cana..All Inclusive

JOIN US...Oct. 9-16
Our trip includes airfare from Tampa..transfers..7 nites at the Iberostar Punta Cana, Dominican Republic..all meals and snacks..non-motorized water sports..all taxes and gratuities..unlimited domestic and international beverages..daytime activities..nitely entertainment..enjoy the cuisine of your choice of 5 resturants (Ruth's Cris style)..a 5 mile beach to enjoy land and water sports. Relax on swinging hammocks...no need to worry about sea-sickness, tips, port charges, paying exhorbitant drink prices. For an unbelievable price.. $1420.60 PP. This is a much better value than cruising......Call Ed or Dee.....813-839-6776.

Florida Legislature in Session

A new general bill has been introduced by Senator Robaina that directly impacts Chapter 719 F.S. community associations. The bill provides various provisions relating to specified community associations, including disputes, powers, duties, insurance, officers, meetings, notices, governance, foreclosure, liens, contracts, borrowing, transfer fees, maintenance, termination, etc.

It includes two year limitations on terms for board of directors, requirement for 24 hr. notice to enter a unit (unless in an emergency) and 2 persons are necessary to enter the unit. Newly elected directors will certify that they have read the statutes and the community documents, or they will be removed from office. There are guidelines for placing things on a meeting agenda, and new stipulations for records that are open to the shareholders.

As yet, we have been advised to watch and wait.

Congratulations Block Captains

The first notice of our annual meeting in March, and a call for candidates went out yesterday and today with our block captains. You also received a copy of the new Rules and Regulations, and Building Standards, putting them into effect. Please get any remaining packets back to the office by noon.

Ruth Paruszkiewicz is a prominent member of the Communication Committee and the Captain of the block captains. Ruth and her block captains did a magnificent job of distributing the first notice packets to our shareholders. Despite a cruise this week that took many residents (and block captains) down to the Carribbean sunshine, Ruth was able to distribute a huge portion of the packets to shareholders, thus saving considerable postage fees for the association. Residents who were not home are encouraged to pick up their packet at the Office, before they get mailed. This mailing is a legal responsibility of the Board of Directors.

Nicely done, Block Captains!

Every little bit helps!

Helicopter Hovering

A suspicious vehicle parked at West Shore and Price has prompted evacuations in the area, Bay News 9 is reporting. A helicopter has been hovering north of the area, and north of our park, as close as officials will allow. A bomb squad and the FBI have been called in to investigate.Apparently in the area is a business DSE Inc. that makes ammunition for the military. Watch the news to see how this turns out.


Update: Police searched the van and found nothing suspicious, and then towed it.

Agenda Meeting

The Board of Directors will meet at 2:00 on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, to set the agenda for the January 20th meeting.

Cold Snap Victims

Anyone who wandered the seawall today witnessed a very sad result of the recent unprecedented cold snap. As the afternoon tide returned, it brought scores of fish which littered our beach in varying degrees of dying and dead. One plucky resident literally filled a bucket with comatose red snapper, that was still moving a little. Other residents in a rowboat, or hip boots, scooped up the best catch in recent times.
We've all mourned as we watched the manatees huddling together for survival in our rivers and at the power station. We've learned that extended periods of 68 degree water temperature or lower might kill them. The boaters seem to be killing them at a rate faster than normal, and now this cold snap occurred. We'll soon be hearing how this all plays out for our manatees.
There's nothing we can do to stop this process of natural selection. You just might want to come down, at low tide, to the water's edge and witness this phenomenon... the birds have been spectacular! The people-show isn't bad either.

Nominate A Community Volunteer

The Hillsborough County Office of Neighborhood Relations annually recognizes outstanding community volunteers, and is currently seeking nominees. The final deadline for submission is 5:00 P.M., Friday, February 19, 2010.

If you are aware of a neighbor who frequently goes above and beyond... please consider nominating this person for this honorable Good Neighbor Award recognition. Please visit their website at http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/onr/

On the left, link to Good Neighbor Award Nominations, and download the application. Once completed, submit it to: The Office of Neighborhood Relations, 601 East Kennedy Blvd., 13th Floor, Tampa, Florida 33602.

Remember, the final deadline for submission .

Big Band Dance (Glenn Miller type)

On January 26, Tuesday nite from 7 to 9, Shades of Blue will be playing at the Kate Jackson Community Center. So many of us are in the age brackett, where we remember and love big band music. By the way, this is the band that our own resident Janet Hocking plays in. For $5.00 a person, you can't have a better dance. There is a sign up sheet in the Information Center here in the park, or..........call Janet 831-0511, or Ed Bedore 839-6776. We will work out transportation later, if needed..You will love Shades of Blue.

Board Meeting Jan 11

A board meeting has been called for Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 at 10 am. It was posted in the Information Room on Friday.
One topic of business will be conducted, regarding another engineering study for the seawall. If you can make it, please come.

Bayside West Neighborhood Assn.

The Bayside West Neighborhood Association and Guernsey Estates Crime Watch will meet January 11, 2009 at 7:00pm at Robert Goodwin Hall, at Homes of Regency Cove, 4851 W Gandy Blvd.
An officer from the Tampa Police Department will report on crime in the area, and give helpful tips onkeeping our homes safe.
County Commissioner Mark Sharpe (Councilman-at-Large) will present a program and talk about the light rail project.
All are welcome.
Information contact Jerry Frankhouser, 813-507-9664.
Thank you.
Jerry Frankhouser
President Bayside West Neighborhood Association, Inc

Gasparilla Planning Meeting

Thursday Jan. 7 at 3 pm
Goodwin Hall

Please attend. Volunteers are needed to hang the flags, help with the breakfast, participate in the flotilla, and parade of bikes and golf carts.

There is no club that sponsors these festivities. We need YOU!

Three Breakfasts Approaching

There are three community fund-raisers on the calendar

in the next few weeks.

The Shuffleboard Pancake Breakfast on Jan 9, 2010 will cost you $3.50, and a dollar extra if you want some scrambled eggs with your pancakes and sausages. See a shuffler for tickets, or buy at the door. 7:30 -11:oo am

The Gasparilla Fundraiser Hearty Breakfast cooked by Joe and Matt includes scrambled eggs, home fries, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee for $4.00. Purchase tickets from Guy Hislop. Hours 7:30 til 10:00 am.

The Yacht Club Breakfast on January 30, 2010 consists of a biscuit, SOS, sausage, eggs, potatoes, coffee and juice for $4.00. See Chuck Paramore

17 PIECE BIG BAND DANCE

Date: Tuesday, Jan.26
Time: 7-9pm
Place: Kate Jackson Center
Band: Shades of Blue
Cost: $5.00 per person

There is a sign up sheet in the information center..or..call Ed Bedore 839-6776, or Janet Hocking..831-0511. We're attempting to get a group from our park for this dance. As you all probably know, Janet Hocking plays with this great group. If you like Big Band music, don't miss this. Its a short drive, and we'll set that up later. Lets give Janet, and "her" band support. Thanks...

Highlights of 2009

The following is a recap of the highlights of the year 2009. You can find most of these articles in the blog archives.

January
An afternoon tornado whizzes down Gandy Blvd. taking with it our front sign and causing damage to the bait shops.










Gasparilla Jan 31
The flagons await the pirate invasion 0f 2009. Ron Jeffries served as Chairman pirate of the Gasparilla celebration again this year. For the first time, the Regency Cove Ramblers were scheduled to entertain on the Point. They were a big hit. It sure was a cold day.












February
The project plods along.













The new sign installed looks very much like the old one. The supports are much stronger, and it is better illuminated.









March -April
Board elections were held. Patti Fennessey was originally placed on the board in Dec 2008 to fill a vacancy but was re-elected in March, with new board member Paul McCumber, and incumbent Chet Hindman.Officers were sworn in shortly after the elections.


















Golf Picnic was held in Junglelandia. What a fabulous photo!








The March Volunteer Picnic for all the wonderful people who give of their time and talents to Regency Cove. Ed and Cheri Scobee ran the grills and fed well over 130 people in a very short time. The Hillsborough County Office of Neighborhood Relations (ONR), the folks who awarded the grant, were our guests for the day. The weather was beautiful, and the food wasn't bad either.











In April, our new secure web page was unwrapped. Residents and renters will be granted access to the secure section of the website. You can view it at http://www.regencycove.com/.

May

Mary Rambler retires and Michelle Duran fills her part-time office position.








Elsa Gorr fills Larry Buttlewerth's vacancy on the Board of Directors.












Manatee photo taken in Pirates' Cove by Ron Jeffries.











The first time ever Kentucky Derby party, organized by Betty Ridge and many volunteers, was a smash!











Pool lights completed. Our pool is now legal for after sunset swimming.
Swine Flu warnings circulate the park.

June
Pool repairs completed. Pool was drained and stairway repaired. Ed Scobee spent most of the evening on guard here, watching over the hoses. Residents were (mostly)very patient throughout the repairs, and very happy when the job was completed.













Fire extinguishers are mandated for all units. Call the Office if you have any questions.

Garparilla statue makeover.












July
Disaster meetings take place in Regency Cove. A speaker from the United Way taught residents how to prepare for a disaster. Videos were shown on a later Sunday afternoon to drive home the point. These videos are available for your viewing. Contact S.Ross.






AED class - After the installation of the AED (defribulator) in the clubhouse, ten residents took part in a half day training session to actually learn how to use the thing.


FriendshipTrail Bridge was closed to pedestrian traffic months earlier. but was reported on the blog in July.









August

Ron Herb takes a leave of absence from the board for health reasons.





A freak storm leaves power lines down in the western end of the park for more than half a day.














September

9-11 ceremony












The Davis Family party in hall on September 12 drew a large crowd. The food was FABULOUS. Chuck and Virginis sure know how to throw a party.
October
The tool shed for seawall engineering company is finally removed from Sunset Point. It looks like this seawall project is just about done.
November
Thanks to Mary Lou Mittel for organizing a delightful ceremony honoring the veterans in the park. The Veterans Day ceremony was held in the hall near the 11th hour on 11/11.













After acquiring some palms at discount prices, volunteers planted several at the pool and out on Pelican Point.











On the last day of November, residents gathered to decorate the hall for Christmas, and to share in some good spirits.










December
President Ron Herb, facing an upcoming surgery, decided to resign from the Board of Directors. Resident Betty Ridge was appointed by the board of directors to temporarily fill that position. Paul McCumber was chosen by a majority of the board to take the position of president.












These are just a few of the 180 posts that were written during the year 2009. Thank you for your readership.We now advance into a new year and a new decade. We look forward to your participation in the park events and the meetings of the board of directors. And as always, please volunteer.
Have a wonderful new year. Your comments are always welcome.

New Year Party

Club Regency's New Year party will be held on Jan 1. We will be in the hall decorating in the morning at 10am, and if you come to help, you can save a space for yourself.
The doors will open at 7pm. Bring a snack to put on the refreshments table, and your own libations. Happy Days will play from 8 pm til midnight. These guys have always brought down the house. Hope you there to enjoy the fun.