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The Villages at Cypress Creek
Winter 2015
The Villages at Cypress Creek Website
A Resource for Community Documents
http://thevillagesatcypresscreek.net/
The 13th Annual
Community Garage Sale is scheduled for
Saturday, March 28th 8am to 12noon
(see insert for details)
2015 Is Here! Happy New Year To All!
Fairway Palms
Welcome New Residents!
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LaPaloma Newsmakers
Happy New Year! from Gus and Di Zader ~ “We have returned to our home and friends in LaPaloma after being away
far longer than we intended. While we were away, we missed our friends and the community. We are looking forward
to our retirement in LaPaloma and getting acquainted with our new neighbors and renewing old friendships!”
Pete & Judy Zeban returned from their holiday season cruise feeling refreshed and rested
(picture at right). This was their 28th cruise, with stops this time in Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and
Jamaica, on Royal Caribbean cruise line. They had a wonderful time and are already planning
their next excursion!
Their granddaughter, Melissa, is doing great! She has moved to Clearwater and is now working
full-time. She plans to go to the University of South Florida to get her Masters in Psychology.
Her son, Liam, is growing and growing, doing what every kid learns to do ~ getting into the cup-
boards and “helping Mom with re-arranging”!
Bob & Darlyne Dickerson are proud to announce that granddaughter, Addison, was awarded
the coaches’ trophy in golf this past fall! At a ripe, old age of 6, Addison won the award,
competing against 40 other kids.
Addison and her sister, Averi, age 4, reside in Glen Allen, Virginia, and are the daughters of
Bobby & Darlyne’s son, Jason, and his wife, Danielle.
Addison is not only an up-and-coming golfer, but takes accelerated classes in school. Look out
LPGA! Hooray for the Dickerson family!
James & Cheryl Rady
1011 Ventana Drive
Perry & Janice Litton
1211 Golfview Woods Drive
David & Diane Norton
3834 Cardenal Avenue
Patrick & Yullin O’Connor
906 Vista Verde Lane
Jim & Ann Pero
3817 Salida Del Sol Drive
Eric, Audrey & Forrestine Coombs
3834 Salida Del Sol Drive
LaPaloma Villa d’Este Bud and Carolyn O'Guynn
1008 Calle Rosa Place
Ventana
Congratulations!
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>>>>> Happy Holidays from Adam Miller, President, Miller Florida Homes:
“2014 was a positive year for the community, we got a lot of work done and have key initiatives in place for
2015.”
“In 2014, we improved the association website (thevillagesatcypresscreek.net), we improved our signage for
Miller Florida Homes, reached agreement with the golf course to address the water levels in our LaPaloma
ponds which will be under construction in January.”
“The Landscape/Beautification Committee updated the entry to Ventana, has set in place a plan to update La-
Paloma and is working on an improvement to the entry point of our community. Miller Florida Homes saw
increased activity in both LaPaloma and Villa d’Este posting our best year since 2008. We have more work to
do though at this time of year we want to express our gratitude in the community partnership and commitment
to serving you.”
“This past December, my wife, Michelina, and I welcomed our son,
Orsino Lev Miller, to our family. Orsino shares the same middle name
as my father and I.”
“Now that he and mom are doing well, I look forward to increased
time in the community in 2015.
Happy Holidays,
Adam
Miller Florida Homes
Orsino Lev Miller,
born 7 pounds, 9 ounces and 21 inches on
December 3, 2014, pictured here with
Mom, Michrlina, and Dad, Adam
>>>>> Great news from Judy Garrett, Miller Florida Homes, Inc. Sales Manager!
“Kicking off this new year, Miller Florida Homes has a total of 7 deposits in the pipeline for La-
Paloma and Villa d’Este. Construction on one home in LaPaloma and one in Ville d’Este just
started with more on the way. “
“Here is the rendering of our new model (the Capri) that Miller Florida Homes will be featuring in
The Parade of Homes in Villa d'Este Village, so come take a look in April!”
“We are also happy to announce the addition of Cindy Lopez to
our Staff as Office Manager and Sales Assistant. From the Staff
here at the Miller Florida Homes Sales Office, Happy New
Year!”“
The Capri at 3832 Salida Del Sol Drive
3 Bedrooms, 3-Car Garage, 1 Story, 1,574 square feet
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The 14th Annual Holiday Terry Lattz Cookie Brigade Suh-weeeeet!
Representatives from Belvedere Commons, Cy-
press Creek Assisted Living Residence, LifePath
Hospice, Palm Garden and Sun City Senior
Living wish to thank our community for putting
the sweet on for their residents and staff!
The generous donation of cookies to our assisted living facili-
ties’ residents was made possible by our Resident Bakers: Tom
& Karen Beatty (Villa d’Este), Ernie & Gretchen Brown
(LaPaloma), Wayne & Kathy Brunner (LaPaloma), Leo &
Haleigh Katwaroo and kiddies, Vivian, Matthew and Eva
(Ventana), Mike & Carolyn Lien (LaPaloma), Dennis & Kim
Miller (Ventana) and Gus & Di Zader (LaPaloma).
Many thanks to our wonderful Bakers!
YOU made it happen
Indeed, Terry is smiling in approval!
Palm Garden: (left to right) Cindy Holmers (Social Services) and
Heather Criscione (LPN, Risk Manager)
Cypress Creek Assisted Living Residence: (left to right) Laurie
Simpson (Administrator) and Gay Gianniotes (Receptionist)
Sun City Senior Living: (left to right) Jennifer Guagliardo (Memory
Care Coordinator) and Bertha Cerda (Receptionist)
Belvedere Commons: (left to right) Erika Mendez (Housekeeper)
and Lucy Sargent (Resident)
LifePath Hospice: (left to right) Shenice Dampier (Team Secretary),
Jim Fischer (Chaplain) and Gloria Mayers (CNA)
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The 12th Annual Community Holiday House-Decorating Contest Winners and ….
…… “Honorable Mentions”!
Montero
The Comminos Family!
LaPaloma
The Driggers Family!
Ventana
The Palzer Family!
Fairway Palms
The Sinkler Family!
LaPaloma
The Hereford-Griffin Family!
LaPaloma
The (Terry & Sharon) Knight Family!
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Once again, this past Holiday Season, starting with our 14th Annual Holiday Terry
Lattz Cookie Brigade … our little Angels, Vivian, Ava and Matthew Katwaroo
(Ventana), spent the day helping their Mom, Haleigh, with baking and decorating
“a ton” of cookies for the Brigade! And once again, those yummy gingerbread
men were a huge hit at the assisted living facilities. Thank you!
And thank you SO much for your judging expertise in our 12th Annual Commu-
nity Holiday House-Decorating Contest, your generosity and pictures were SO
appreciated! It was a wonderful family outing for the Katwaroos and has become a
family tradition, complete with cookies and hot chocolate.
On behalf of all of the residents of The Villages at Cypress Creek, thank you to the entire Katwaroo Family for their gen-
erous and warm-hearted participation in our holiday activities and making it fun for everyone and Spreading the Joy!
If there is a neighbor or neighbors you would like to give a little recognition to for going above and beyond being
neighborly, let us know! Mimi 633.0677 [email protected]
Angel s To All of Us
Members: Nikki Redding and Darcie Shane (Ventana); Ernie Brown, Wayne Brunner, Bob Dickerson, Co-Chairs
Len & Dee Foster, Gail Johns, Sandy Kloter and Frank Ramaizel (all from LaPaloma); Dave Krug, Larry Ferrell
(Unique Property Services, Inc.); and, Steve Pennington (Pennington Lawn Services)
As mentioned in our last newsletter, the Committee finalized plans for improvements to the entry signs at both 19th Ave-
nue and SR674, as well as the Ventana Village entry.. It took a great deal of time on the part of the Committee members
to meet with contractors, receive the bids and submit plans. The work began in September at all these specific en-
tries. The 19th Avenue and SR674 entries have now received new paint and additional landscaping. The Ventana en-
try was painted, new lighting added with all new landscaping. The Committee would like to thank the residents for their
patience throughout the process. The SR674 entry is in the rework stage and will reflect new shrubbery when completed.
LaPaloma has had several setbacks with their entry plans, but currently has a working plan that has been approved by
the County permit office. The entry will be re-graded with all new shrubbery and the monument painted. Work is ex-
pected to start early February.
Also, as mentioned in our last newsletter, in addition to the entry improvements, the Committee approved a new fountain
that was installed in the Ventana/Golf Club lake. The fountain is now fully functional and many compliments have been
received for a job well done. A special thank you to Pastor Jack Palzer (Ventana) and Kevin Kleinschmidt
(LaPaloma) for their help with the fountain project.
~ Len & Dee Foster (Co-Chairs)
Landscape/Beautification Committee
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SouthShore Regional Library
The Friends of the Library 6th Annual Holiday Art Contest
For a sixth year, The Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library held their Holiday Student Art Contest ~ and for a sixth year, we had wonderful results! The winning artists’ holiday renderings were beautifully transformed into cards by Ruskin printer, M&M Printing Company, Inc. The participating schools were Beth Shields Middle School and Cypress Creek, Wi-mauma and J. Vince Thompson Elementary Schools. Pictured here are the winners of the Contest, along with their Art Teachers and School Principals.
J. Vince Thompson Elementary School Xavier Smith 4th Grade and Adriana Banales 4th Grade
with Milady Astacio, Principal, and
Nichole Klinck, Art Teacher
Wimauma Elementary School (left to right):
Karina Aldama 1st Grade; Marcos Hernandez 4th Grade;
Ramey Caez 5th Grade; Lizabeth Jose-Santiago 2nd Grade;
and Carlos Hernandez Sotelo 3rd Grade
with Ismael Lebron-Bravo, Principal, and
Jennifer Perez, Art Teacher
Beth Shields Middle School
Kaitlyn Pratt 7th Grade with Terrena
Conson, Art Teacher, and
Tibor Kovacs, Principal
Cypress Creek Elementary School
(left to right):
Addysen Sheppard 2nd Grade and
Jurnee Bailey 1st Grade
with Roy Moral, Principal, and Sandra
Shelton, Art Teacher
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In Matters of Our Domain From the Property Manager’s Desk
A security Check
A Security check
We wanted to make you aware of recent burglaries that occurred on Diamante Court and Gaviota Drive in LaPaloma.
The burglary on Diamante Court occurred on December 27th, and involved entry by shattering the sliding glass door in
the bedroom. The Sheriff’s Office was called and a Sheriff Deputy is investigating the case. Please take note that jewelry
was the target as was the case in previous burglaries that occurred during the holiday season a year ago. And, as also
was the case in previous burglaries all involving houses along the golf course, this house is situated along an open field
area. The homeowner did not have a security alarm, but since had one installed.
The burglary on Gaviota Drive involved entry by the sliding glass door through the patio of a house currently in foreclo-
sure. Kitchen appliances were stolen. The incident occurred sometime between Tuesday, January 13th, and Wednesday,
January 14th. In this case, a house security alarm was not operational.
The Regional Manager at St. Moritz Security was notified of this activity. We have also met with our Community Re-
source Deputy Jason Castillo. He mentioned that this type of crime tends to run its course in a certain area and then
moves on to the next and now has returned to our area, might be the same group. The Sheriff’s Office is doing what they
can to solve these crimes.
In the meantime, we CANNOT stress enough the importance of keeping valuables in a safe place and to please be vigi-
lant. Security alarms can be a deterrent. Please do not become complacent because we live in a quiet, low-risk area. If
you see something that doesn’t “look right”, PLEASE do not hesitate to call the Sheriff’s Office FIRST and AS SOON
AS POSSIBLE. The numbers to call are listed below.
Just a reminder: If you are not currently receiving community events/news and criminal activity updates (eNewsLink),
please email Mimi Rose (LaPaloma) [email protected]. You will be added to the email distribution list to re-
ceive all updates sent to the residential and commercial residents of our community. Rest assured, your email address
will be used only in the blind copy feature and will not appear in the distribution list of emails sent out.
Phone numbers to call in the order preferred by the Sheriff’s Office:
For Emergencies, Sheriff’s Office: 911/ 247.0455
For Non-Emergencies, Sheriff’s Office: 247.8200
St. Moritz Security Patrol: 426.5329 (if a St. Moritz patrol officer is on duty, the
officer can assist us)
Community Security Committee Co-Chairs: Russ Safford/Tom Rose: 634.4247/633.0677 (contact one
of the Co-Chairs with the criminal activity that took place and the specific action taken so this informa-
tion can be disseminated to all residents) ~ Russ Safford/Tom Rose
Community Security Committee Chairmen
DRC Violation /Fining Letters
Year -End Total s 2014
40 violations
5 fines
2 cases in litigation
~ Larry Ferrell/Dave Krug
Unique Property Services, Inc.
If you have any questions regarding the above information, please contact us at 879.1139 or [email protected].
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The Firehouse Cultural Center Presents …..
101 1st Avenue NE, Ruskin
645.7651
www.firehouseculturalcenter.or
Call 645.7651 or visit www.firehouseculturalcenter.org
for show and ticket information and to reserve your seat
Figure Drawing Group
Bring your own materials, work from a live model. Monitored by Bruce Marsh
Every other Thursday starting Thursday, February 5th.(6 to 9pm). Open to all (18 and up). Bring your own materi-
als. Monitored by Bruce Marsh.
Love Letters
Love Letters is a disarmingly funny and unforgettably emotional portrait about the powerful connection
of love. Two friends, rebellious Melissa Gardner and straight-arrow Andrew Makepeace Ladd III have
exchanged notes, cards and letters with each other for over 50 years. From second grade, through sum-
mer vacations, to college, and well into adulthood, they have spent a lifetime discussing their hopes
and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, and victories and defeats. But long after the letters are done, the real ques-
tion remains: Have they made the right choices or is the love of their life only a letter away?
Saturday, February 7th (7pm)
Sunday, February 8th (2pm)
Healthy Gardens
Healthy Gardens Classes help kids to understand that food doesn’t come from a can or a box,
but from the magic of a seed.
Garden Adventures Learn about sustainability and conservation; try new, fresh foods and recipes. Grow plants for eating,
cooking, creating, and sharing in the new FCC garden. Experiment with a wide variety of veggies, herbs
and flowers growing in everything from straw bales to tires to homemade garden beds. Digging in the dirt
and caring for plants is a wonderful way to have fun, learn and connect to each other and our shared natural
world. Now through Saturday, May 16th (no class on April 4th)
Hydroponics A fun hands-on opportunity to learn Hydroponic farming as you plant, grow and harvest your own fruits and
vegetables. Learn about sustainability and conservation; try new, fresh foods and recipes. FCC provides the
equipment and training. NOW through Saturday, May 30th (no class on April 4th)
~ Free Classes for Kids, Ages 8 to 14 ~
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The Performing Arts Company Presents …..
Thursday, February 12th @ 7pm
Sun City Center Community Hall
1910 South Pebble Beach Boulevard
Monday, March 2nd @ 7pm
United Community Church
1501 LaJolla Avenue
The SouthShore Concert Band Presents …..
Under the direction of Ken Easton, The SouthShore Concert Band is a group of enthusiastic and talented volunteer
SouthShore area musicians eager to share their music with you.
An awesome collection of talent, including our own Nancy Byrnes (LaPaloma)!
Sunday, March 8th @ 3pm
Manatee RV Park
5050 Manatee Drive Ruskin
Monday, March 23rd @ 7pm
United Methodist Church
1210 Del Webb Boulevard West
Upcoming Performances
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Pete Zeban (LaPaloma) has time to spare and time to share ~ Time Share Weeks (all RCI affiliates)!
Orange Lake Resort (Orlando); maximum 8 people; condo in East Village at Orange Lake; #1 Resort in USA
Location has a water park and Animal Kingdom is close by; Jacuzzi in unit; 4 golf courses,
restaurants, kids’ playland arcade and many more features!
Also, for about $500 enjoy a stay in Ft. Lauderdale; Harrisonburg, VA;
Bushkill Falls, PA just to name a few ~ many places to choose from!
Many locations available and prices are negotiable on length of stay
Call Pete Zeban (LaPaloma) 642.9575 or [email protected] for more information!
Are you new to our neighborhood? If you are, Welcome! Brand new or “seasoned”, if you would like to know how you can become
involved and make connections with your neighbors,
contact Mimi @ 633.0677 [email protected]
Please see the involvement opportunities listed here!
Security Committee Monthly Meeting
First Wednesday at 6pm, LaPaloma
Russ Safford 634.4247/Tom Rose 633.0677
Landscape/Beautification Committee Monthly Meeting
Second Thursday at 9am, Fairway Palms Clubhouse
Call Len/Dee Foster 634.3716 to confirm attendance
SouthShore Regional Library
Volunteers Needed!
Tom/Mimi Rose 633.0677
The Annual Community Garage Sale
Tom/Mimi Rose 633.0677 Newsletter Information/Reporting
Mimi Rose 633.0677
The proper disposal of expired and unused prescription drugs is important for many reasons!
Consumption of expired prescriptions is dangerous because decomposition of ingredients
takes place over time, possible inadvertent consumption by mistaking them for another
medication, and giving them to another individual for consumption, which is illegal.
And, lastly, improper disposal of prescription drugs harms our precious environment.
You can bring prescription drugs for disposal to the local Sheriff’s District Offices 24/7:
District IV Office: 508 33rd Street South Ruskin 247.0455
District II Office: 2310 North Falkenburg Road Tampa 247.8555
The Mail Box Store Adds UPS to Repertoire of Services
Happy New Year from The Mail Box Store owners, Joey Sandlin and Barbara Heckel! ~ “Thank you so much for
the support that was given to us during 2014. It was a great year for us. It’s that time of year when we welcome back
familiar faces and get to meet many new people in our growing community.”
“This is a good time to remind you of all the services that we are able to offer at The Mail Box Store.”
“We have just added the ability to send your packages by UPS as well as offering FedEx, USPS and DHL for interna-
tional shipping. As always, we will help you choose the service that best fits your needs.”
“We offer mailbox rentals, copying, faxing, scanning documents to emails, shredding,
laminating and office supplies.”
“Drop by to see us! Have a very prosperous , healthy and happy New Year!”
~ Joey & Barbara
3848 Sun City Center Boulevard, #104
634.MAIL (6245)
The Top Ten Reasons to Shop from Local Retailers
Local businesses hire workers in their communities. In fact, local businesses account for more than 65% of all new
jobs. A thriving local business can help to reduce unemployment rate.
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, local businesses donate twice as much to
local charities. Supporting a local business allows them to continue supporting charities and community programs
locally.
Spending $10 per month locally would return $9.5 million to local economies.
Of every $100 you spend locally, $68 stays in the community as opposed to only $48 from shopping at a big-box
retailer.
Local stores produce a net annual return of $326 per 1,000 square feet, whereas big-box stores create an annual
deficit of $468 per 1,000 square feet.
Residential neighborhoods served by a successful independent business district gained, on average, 50% more in
home values than their city-wide markets.
For every $1 million in sales, independent retail stores generate $450,000 in local economic activity, compared with
only $170,000 for chains.
Local businesses purchase labor, goods and services from local providers.
Local cooperatives have the buying power to provide competitive prices.
According to the Health and Wealth of U.S. Counties: How the Small Business Environment Impacts Alternative
Measures of Development, communities with a vibrant small-business sector are actually healthier. They have
lower rates of mortality and a lower prevalence of obesity and diabetes.
Support our local businesses! ~ The Observer News
12.04.14
Have a Heart with JSA Medical Group
787 Cortaro Drive
634.2500
www.JSAMedicalGroup.com
JSA Medical Group presents
February is designated as American Heart Month, and in this observance, the JSA Medical Group is, once again,
featuring the Caring Castle! JSA Medical Group, The Observer News Group, WFLA Channel 8 News and Winn-
Dixie will present the second annual Have a Heart Caring Castle which will run from February 1st through February
28th .
Non-perishable food and baby products can be brought to JSA Medical Group Activity Center or Winn-Dixie, the Sun
City Center store only, between 9am and 4pm, Monday through Friday.
The food banks of the SouthShore area will benefit from the generosity of the donors. The organizations that are part of
this year’s campaign are: The Lord’s Lighthouse, The Good Samaritan Mission, Community Cupboard of Calvary
Lutheran Church, Beth-El Mission, St. Anne’s Church, Mary & Martha House, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
and Life Church.
Please have a heart and participate!
Rosie Korfant, JSA Medical Group Activities Coordinator, will be heading up this wonderful effort. If you have
any questions, please feel free to call her at 419.5020.
JSA Medical Group has select specialists in-house for the convenience of patients. Other services offered at the clinic
for patients include the following: On-site Laboratory Services, Same Day Appointments for Urgent Care, 24 Hour Phy-
sician On-call Availability, Disease Management Programs, and much, much more. They also have a dedicated Activity
Center open to the community where we will offer a variety of free community and patient events including Yoga
classes, health lectures, parties and more!
With more than 170 physicians throughout central Florida, JSA Medical Group has won numerous awards for excel-
lence in the delivery of primary health care services, including “Best Family Practice/Internal Medicine Practice” in the
Tampa Bay area by Florida Medical Business Newspaper, as well as being voted one of the “Best Places to Work” by
Modern Healthcare four years running.
Weekly activity classes are offered to the community by JSA Medical Group FREE of charge including:
Line Dancing, Yoga, Tai Chi, Salsa and Silver Sneakers
The 2nd Annual “HAVE A HEART CARING CASTLE”!
During the month of February, the community will be building a
“castle” of canned and dry goods
ALL goods will go towards replenishing
local food pantries
Be Healthy, Stay Fit, It’s Your Choice!
The Next Best Thing to Fruits and Vegetables – Juice Plus+
With the New Year here, we are all thinking that we need to be more conscious of our health.
Experts agree: fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Almost every day, another piece of research or another news story heralds the risk-
reducing power of our dietary choices – especially the healthful benefits of eating more
fruits and vegetables.
Juice Plus+ Orchard and Garden Blends provide added whole food-based nutrition from 20 different fruits, vegeta-
bles, and grains in convenient capsule form and/or chewables. Juice Plus+, a complement to a healthy diet, is the simple,
convenient, and inexpensive way to add more nutrition from fruits and vegetables to your diet, every day.
It is the most thoroughly researched, brand name, nutritional product on the market today that:
Delivers key antioxidants and other phytonutrients that are absorbed by the body;
Reduces oxidative stress;
Positively impacts markers of systemic inflammation, impacts several important indicators of cardiovascular
wellness; and,
Helps support a healthy immune system and protect DNA.
Juice Plus+ is said to make you crave clean food and water, improve your skin, hair and nails; it literally floods your
body with the proper nutrition it requires and makes you want to eat more of the good stuff it’s now benefiting from
Lots of top athletes and celebrities including Bear Grylls, swear by Juice Plus+ and it’s becoming increasingly popular
amongst beauty fanatics. This product is a complement to a healthy diet rather than a nutritional supplement.
Despite the growing medical evidence, less than 25% of adults eat the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegeta-
bles. So if you’re like a lot of people, you don’t eat enough fruits or vegetables or enough variety. More often than not,
those fruits and vegetables that we do eat tend to be over processed, over cooked, or too far removed from the field.
Juice Plus+ is the convenient, affordable, and natural whole food-based nutritional product providing nutrition from 20
vegetables, fruits, and grains. Not to be confused with a vitamin supplement.
Juice Plus+ is a whole food-based product providing the wide array of nutrients found in a variety of fruits, vegetables,
and grains. It’s the next best thing to the fruits and vegetables we don’t eat enough of.
Juice Plus+ reduces colds and flu and also aids weight loss. Other benefits that you wouldn’t immediately notice that
can take effect include increased recovery, liver cleansing, increase in growth hormones, reduced antioxidants, reduced
inflammation by 41%, reduced tooth decay and gum disease, reduced risk of disease including diabetes, cancer, and
heart, and improved pregnancy. Juice Plus+ is the most clinically researched whole food supplement in the world with
29 standard studies that helps bridge the gap between what we eat and what we should eat. I can’t recommend this prod-
uct enough.
If you are interested in more information and/or would like to start
Juice Plus+, please contact me at [email protected] 633.7025
~ Di Zader (LaPaloma)
property management company address Dave Krug, Unique Property Services, Inc.
1207 North Himes Avenue, Suite 3
Tampa FL 33607
phone: 879.1139 — fax: 879.1039
February
2nd Coleen Laskey; 6th Gail Johns; 7th
Dee Foster; 8th George Myers; 9th
Alicia Haggerty; 11th Don Ho-
bratschk; 13th Evelyn Hickman; 14th
Bill Bennett, Rita Wellman; 17th Liz
Hower; Neva Lubinski; 18th Diane
Lenhard; 24th Sharon Knight; 25th
Madelyn Council, Sue Miller; 26th
Bob Dickerson; 27th Sande Larson;
28th Al Eastlack
March
1st Bea Green, Parker Keen; 3rd Fran-
ces Hereford-Griffin; 6th Lori Loerch,
Birthday Announcements
Carmen Rupert; 9th Rod Brown, Mary
Jo Lee, Allison Oswalt; 10th Nadia
Tedder, Cristian Torres; 15th Tommy
Oswalt, Suzie Vong McCracken; 16th
Bunny Heilmann, Ray Monahan; 18th
Robin Council; 20th Darryl Kloter,
Tom Rose; 27th Gretchen Brown, Kim
Dutchess
April
1st Michael Haggerty, 3rd Peggye
Genco; 4th Macey Council, Margrit
Klee; 6th George Rose, George
Tucker; 12th Kent Alexander; 15th Paul
Diersing, Terry Knight; 18th Mary
Carter; 19th Ellania Niemiec; 21st Roger
Loerch; 22nd Keith Kendall; 25th Bob
Heilmann; 29th Lois Hobratschk; 30th
Jean Aldrich
May
2nd Robin Rose; 4th Sandy Allender;; 7th
Pete Zeban; 8th Sandy Kloter, Mimi
Rose,; 10th Gisela Horkey; 13th Jim
Santa-Lucia; 15th Edie Young; 16th
Sharon Tucker; 21st Roy Prophet; 25th
Dara Alexander; 28th Shawn Kloter
Is YOUR birthday missing from our quarterly birthday lists??
Please call or email me with the info Thanks! Mimi 633.0677
Attention Residents and Business Managers! This Newsletter is for you and about you. Please contact us with
your “article of interest” — a new addition to the family, special accomplishment, a promotion your business may be
offering, etc. The deadline for submission of articles for the Spring 2015 newsletter is Friday April 3 2015
Mimi Rose ([email protected]) 633.0677
More and more, there is a need to communicate pertinent area news updates
and events here in The Villages at Cypress Creek. If you are not currently re-
ceiving community email and would like to ensure you are included in news
emails, Neighborhood Watch alerts, etc., please send your address to me. Be
assured, your address will be protected using the “blind copy” feature ~ your
address will not appear on any distribution list. Thank you!
Jean Aldrich (LaPaloma) is your Mattress Firm connection!
Drop in and see Jean for your sleep needs. Mattress Firm is
located at 10427 Gibsonton Drive, next to Lowes. 672.4700
Bob Thompson (LaPaloma) has become a real estate agent
and has joined Keller Williams Realty. He’s ready to assist
you, your family and friends in buying or selling real estate.
His goal is to provide "Quality Service to Quality Clients".
633.4200 Email: [email protected]
Ashley Hubbell (LaPaloma) and her mother, Carol, owners of
SugarBritches Cake Company, invite you to call them for
your next gathering! Specializing in custom cake decorating,
SugarBritches offers cakes, cupcakes, cookies, cake balls and
other fun and yummy desserts, the master bakers can be
reached at 645.2929. Be sure to call SugarBritches for your
Holiday needs ~ Christmas Spice treats, bite-sized cake truf-
fles, etc.! www.facebook.com/carolscakery
East Coast Wraps wants to know if you have “Tried That
Crazy Wrap Thing???” We are your local Independent Dis-
tributors for “It Works! Global”, which recently built it's new
headquarters in Palmetto, FL. East Coast Wraps offers the
first-to-market, organic, body applicator Wrap for toning, tight-
ening and firming those problem areas in as little as 45 min-
utes! We also have a great selection of affordable, all-natural
supplements for health, fitness and weight loss, as well as a full
-line of skin care products. If you would like to try a Wrap or
if you're interested in making a personal plan for better health,
give us a call today- we would love to talk with you! Brad &
Kendra Clark (Ventana) Cell: 979-906-0101 On the web:
www.eastcoastwrapper.com or email: eastcoast-
Candle DeLight is back in business! For your delight, candles
of all types, over 100 molds. Save on energy and get romantic.
Give us a call and we will fit your needs. Discount prices!
Pete & Judy Zeban (LaPaloma) 642.9575
Juice Plus+® is a whole food-based nutrition, including juice
powder concentrates from 17 different fruits, vegetables and
grains. Each ingredient is specially selected to provide a broad
range of nutritional benefits. Juice Plus+® is a complement to
a healthy diet and is a simple, convenient, and inexpensive way
to add more nutrition from fruits and vegetables to your diet,
everyday. Juice Plus+ is supported by clinical research con-
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Juice Plus+ is recommended by thousands of doctors and
health professionals around the world. Call Di Zader
(LaPaloma) for details on how you, too, can benefit from this
product! [email protected] 633.7025
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I am the new owner of Pets, Paws, & Beyond. We have been
in business since 2005 and I have been a pet-sitter for 4
years. We are bonded and insured and a member of Pets Sitters
International. I will come to your home and provide love, atten-
tion, and exercise for your pets. House-sitting is also available
for those times when you are away and would like someone to
check in on your home. Give me a call for your pet or home
needs. Sandy Kloter (LaPaloma) 390.7759. Check out my web-
site www.petspawsandbeyond.com
Computer and Network Services ~ for wireless, upgrades/
repairs, virus removal, call Shawn Kloter (LaPaloma), Network
Engineer 424.6048 [email protected] “trusted service since
2005”
China Wok, Chinese restaurant located in Sun Point Plaza, is
owned by Ventana residents — Quan Yong Chen and Yu Chun
Cao! Drop by or call 645.8088 to order up!
Massage Therapy ~ Home visits by Mary Hunter (Fairway
Palms), Licensed & Insured MA31372. 634.1367.
Clean To Perfection ~ The Detail-Oriented Cleaning People.
We'll make your home sparkle and shine, $25 off your first clean-
ing Call Paulette (Ventana) now for your free In-Home Esti-
mate.900.4140 www.Cleantoperfection.biz
John Smith (Ventana) operates the H&R Block offices in
Apollo Beach, Ruskin and Sun City Center. Certified tax profes-
sionals are available 7 days a week; we are well versed in the
most recent tax law changes such as the New Home Owner's
Credit, the Hiring Incentives to restore Employment Act, and the
Health Coverage Tax Credit. We also fix 'Free Tax Returns.' In
the current economy many people are choosing the free clinics to
get their return prepared. We see many of those people in our
offices with IRS letters during the summer, needing help with
audits. We also offer a service called "Second Look" where we
review tax returns to find more money. In over 80% of those we
review, we find more money for the clients. For more informa-
tion, call John at 645.4829.
Sparkle N Sprinkle is a rubber stamp company that manufac-
tures an eclectic mix of rubber stamps. Our family-owned busi-
ness is committed to providing you with quality products for all
of your Cardmaking, Scrapbooking and Paper Crafting
needs. Sparkle N Sprinkle specializes in hand-mixed embossing
powders and glitters with one of the largest selections avail-
able! We also have a variety of rubber stamps that are made in
the USA and are offered as rubber only, ready for your acrylic
blocks, mounted on wood or as Stamp Sets, available rubber only
or on cling cushion stored on a laminated color storage sheet
ready to use on your acrylic blocks. Owners, Margaret &
George Myers (Ventana) have been in business for over 15
years. Stop in their shop at: 3016 East College Avenue (next to
Tax Collector at SunPoint Shopping Center) Phone numbers are
(local) 642.0940 and (non-local) 888.901.9173
www.sparklensprinkle.com
To place an ad, contact Mimi
[email protected] 633.0677
The 13th Annual
Community Garage Sale is scheduled for
Saturday, March 28th 8am to 12noon
(raindate is Saturday, April 4th)
There is no fee to sell in the Garage Sale.
If you are planning to participate, please let us know
so we can post signage accordingly:
Tom/Mimi Rose (LaPaloma) 633.0677
Once again, we are sweetening up the Garage Sale with a Bake Sale
Proceeds from the Bake Sale will benefit the Community Cupboard.
The Community Cupboard is a local food pantry (administered by Calvary
Lutheran Church for over 20 years) that currently distributes
about 300 bags of food per week to SouthShore area families in need.
If you are interested in baking for the Sale, great!
Simply set up shop in your front yard.
Totally your call if you choose to sell/provide beverages
Kindly drop off proceeds (3810 Cardenal) please, with a call first 633.0677
Also, this year
If you are artsy and/or craftsy and would like
to sell your wares as part of the Garage Sale, please feel free!
►Cover or remove items that aren’t for sale, or put up a sign saying “not for sale”. Customers are annoyed to discover that an eye-
catching item is off-limits.
►The condition and cleanliness of your items are important. No one likes to handle dirty items. Wash everything, including dishes
and other breakables. Wash and iron clothing and linens, such as tablecloths, towels, napkins, curtains, etc. Polish, paint and repair
your merchandise to obtain the best price. That being said….don’t overinvest your time. It makes no sense to spend huge amounts
of time and effort to paint and polish an item that will sell for 50¢.
►If an item is not in perfect working order, make sure it is labeled as such. Keep items in their original boxes with instruction
manuals and warranties. (No box? Put the item and paperwork in a ziplock plastic bag.)
►Put throwaway items that might have some value to someone (for parts, for example) in a box labeled “free”.
►Price your merchandise. Some people won’t ask the price of each item and you’ll lose them. Your price may not be the right one,
but at least it’s a start. If several customers ask the price of an item, but don’t buy or make an offer, that’s a signal the price is too
high.
►If you really want to move your merchandise, put up signs saying “Prices Negotiable” or “Make an Offer”.
►Items priced the same can be grouped on one table: “$1 table” or “50¢ box” or “All books $1”. Or tag with color-coded labels:
red=$1, yellow-50¢, etc. Post signs around the yard explaining the color code.
►Place large items under and to the sides of your tables where they won’t block a customer’s path. If the tables are barricaded be-
hind merchandise, your buyers can’t get close enough to examine the items.
►Customers don’t mind looking through a modest-sized box of similar items (baby clothes, linens), but they won’t rummage
through large boxes overflowing with unsorted odds and ends.
►Group similar items, and don’t mix things that will break or endanger customers: tools and glassware, or sharp knives with bed-
ding. (Yes, it actually happens!)
►Separate heavy items and breakables, and don’t arrange items so as to endanger your customers.
►Think of your sale as a small retail store. Cleanliness, lighting, display, pricing and grouping of like items are all important.
Hanging many garments on hangers on a clothesline just doesn’t work. They’re much too heavy. That clothesline will sag to the
ground in short order. Better: a clothing rack, or a shower rod across two stepladders. Or borrow a rack from a friend, church or
business.
►You can encourage people to linger longer by offering coffee☺or baked goods to benefit the Community Cupboard.
►Proper lighting is important. If your sale is inside your garage, make sure customers can see the merchandise.
►Keep pets away from the customers. Some people don’t like pets, or are afraid of, or allergic, to them. Hire a babysitter or ar-
range a play date for small children, who can be distracting and disruptive.
►If you’re selling electrical appliances or lamps, have an extension cord and power strip on hand so buyers can confirm they’re in
working order. Other handy items: yardstick and tape measure, tape, extra labels and tags, string, cord, rubber bands, scissors, a
knife, paper and pencil.
►Large appliances and furniture in excellent condition generally bring better prices if they are advertised. Let Mimi know if this
applies to you. People looking for a freezer or sofa typically don’t expect to find these at garage sales. You need to reach the audi-
ence you want.
►Price items realistically. Don’t expect to sell peanut butter or spaghetti sauce jars for 50¢ a piece. Don’t put a $2 tag on a bud
vase you can get at Goodwill for 50¢.
►Some sellers display collectibles, antiques and fine jewelry with tags higher than shop prices. The people who will pay those high
prices, don’t shop at garage sales; they go to antique shops and jewelry stores. Garage sale shoppers are looking for bargains.
►►► LASTLY, HAVE FUN!
The 13th Annual Community Garage Sale is Saturday, March 28th
Call Tom or Mimi Rose if you would like to participate 633.0677
Before the first customer pulls up, here are tips to make your Sale more fun and more profitable !