New Condo Termination Law in Effect

Recently, there has been much talk about a measure set to take effect July 1, 2007 that could make prime waterfront properties in Florida ripe for redevelopment. Most condo and coop associations have rules that govern what percentage of owners it would take to sell their property to a developer; in the case of Regency Cove it is 90 percent. But under the new condo termination law quietly crafted by the Florida Legislature and signed by Governor Charlie Crist, and set to go into effect July 1, 2007, the percentage of residents required to sell a property would be disposed of. Even if co-op or condo documents require more than an 80 percent majority vote to terminate and sell, this new law replaces that number with 80 percent.

This new law infringes on individual property rights, and makes it much easier for a developer to take over a prime waterfront property. The states developers see huge profits in redeveloping prime propeties.

In my opinion, every resident needs to write their representative and voice their strong objection to this new law. This law interferes with individual property rights and needs to be repealed.

Hurricane Preparation Seminar

St. Patrick Church (4518 S. Manhattan Av) is sponsoring a free Hurricane Preparation Seminar on July 12, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall, and the whole community is invited. Learn about the latest hurricane preparation precautions, presented by Hillsborough County officials.

Do you have special needs? Representatives from Hillsborough County will present materials and answer questions. Learn everything from how to protect yourself, your home, and your life if you require special medical equipment or use a wheelchair.

Everyone who is able should attend and share this information with their neighbors.

Tampa Grand Opening Celebration

Please join Mayor Pam Iorio
and City of Tampa Leaders
As they Flip the
Switch on the Traffic Signals
Completing the Manhattan Avenue
Road Widening Project

Wednesday, July 11, 2007
10:15 a.m.

Corner of South
Manhattan Avenue
& Bay Vista Avenue
(Signal Box Near Bel-Mar
Presbyterian Church)

For more information, please contact
David Vaughn at
(813) 274-8568
or via e-mail at david.vaughn@tampagov.net

New Gandy Blvd. WalMart Meets with Neighbors

Bayside West Neighborhood Assn. president, Jerry Frankhouser, has announced a July 10, 2007 meeting at 7 pm at the Gandy Civic Center. (directions below)
Several contiguous neighborhood associations are aligning to meet with Wal Mart officials to hammer out traffic issues before Wal Mart approaches Tampa City Council for permits.
The proposed site of the new store is at the site of Sticks N Stuff, with an additional 2-3 parcels of property south on Lois Ave.

Directions to the Gandy Civic Center:

Take Manhattan south of Gandy, past Tyson, to Oklahoma. Turn Left. Proceed past the railroad tracks. The Center is set back off the road, immediately after the tracks. The address is 4207 W.Oklahoma.

The more neighbors who attend increase the bargaining power of the associations. Please plan to attend.

Current Homes for Sale

Current Homes For Sale:



Blvd 2 Lot 2---------2 Bedroom 2 Bath-------$149.900

Blvd 5 Lot 8---------1 Bedroom 1 Bath-------$53,900

Sunset 15------------2 Bedroom 2 Bath------$229,900

Blvd 6 Lot 37--------2 Bedroom 1 Bath-------$104,900

Regency Cove July 4 Picnic a Hit With the Residents

(Revised)

The second annual Fourth of July celebration was a smashing success, despite threatening skies, and a light short-lived drizzle. Before 8 am, Wayne and Susan Dunphy began unloading the supplies that had taken weeks to assemble.

The "decorators" soon arrived, and in a short time, the pavillion took on a festive air with patriotic buntings, flags, and balloons. Our maintenance man Bobby Cupp came in to help with last minute tables and chairs. Many people assisted the Dunphys in the decorating: Ellen Nimon, Margaret Mohar, Dee and Ed Bedore, Carole and Chet Hindman, Mike and Sandy Ross, Karen Hilbert, Mary Willsey and her grand daughter Tiffany Bohannon, and Carol and Tom Healy.

Another crew was working in the kitchen, chopping and preparing condiments: Ron and Ellie Herb and Jean Wilson. The cooks were Bob Orcutt and Tom Coyle, while Joe Marchitto served as advisor and chief counsel.

Pat Myers kept the party lively with a sound system and plenty of patriotic music.

Mary Willsey, Margaret, and Lenore Helbig organized the contestant offerings for the pie and cake contest. Cake winners:

1st Place- Lenore Helbig's Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

2nd Place- Ruth Stady'sAngel Food and Strawberry Cake

3rd Place- Ellen Nimon's Pineapple Cake

Pie Winners:

1st Place- Bill Hilliard's daughter Pat's Blueberry-Cheese Pie

2nd Place- Patty Fennessey's Baily's Irish Creme Pie

Gift certificates were furnished by Rich and Linda Siddens as prizes. (Thanks, you two!)

Corky and Karen Hilbert gave out free bags of popcorn.

Ed Bedore and Ellen Nimon shuffled people on golf carts for several hours.

Betty Ridge, with the assistance of Marilyn Cauthorn, supervised the children for several hours with games and activities and a ton of prizes. Helen Baker donated craft supplies. Sandy made the Play Doh (if anyone wants the recipe, call her). Mary Lou Mittel also contributed to the prizes. The Zebco Company donated many valuable prizes. The rods and reels and hats awarded will help produce another generation of Florida fishing enthusiasts!

Ellen's game of Spoons was a big hit under the pavillion.

After sunset, Ken Considine and Corky Hilbert entertained a crowd of around 200 for over an hour with a FABULOUS fireworks display. Thanks Ken, it wouldn't be the 4th of July without your show!

Clean up is the part that no one wants. Thanks to all who helped that night, and the next morning. Next year we hope more people will pitch in.

The picnic was great, the crowd was pleasant, and it is so wonderful seeing all the young people enjoying themselves. Thanks to all who contributed to the success.

Susan wishes to add a few more names to thank for their contributions: Connie Harford, Marie Avant, Ruth Paruszkiewicz.

If any names were omitted, please add a comment.

More pictures are available at a new site:

www.regencycovejuly4.blogspot.com

4th of July Picnic

The day has finally arrived!
Here's the tentative schedule:
Drop off pies and cakes for the baking contest between 3;45 - 4:00. Winners will be announced before 5:30 when we eat.
People may begin to gather at 4:00. Childrens' activities will begin around 5:00.
Dinner will be served at 5:30.
Adult and kids' activities will resume after dinner.
Clean up after dinner.
Fireworks at sunset.
Final clean up.