Tampa Palms Adjusts to a New & Continually Changing Normal

Apl-May 2020

Tampa Palms Adjusts To A New & Continually Changing Normal

In This Issue Tampa Palms Is Community Care Safer At Home Tampa Palms Facility In Tampa Palms

Updates Sunset in Tampa Palms, what a beautiful As the guidance provided by the Centers for Page 1 sight! Thank you, to the Sanctuary’s Walt Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Oles for sharing this beautiful sunset photo! Florida Department of Health, and Governor DeSantis on the prevention of COVID-19 TPOA News &Meeting continues to update, the TPOA and CDD Cancellations implemented the following facility changes. Page 2 TPOA (Compton & River Parks)

• The swimming pool remains open for lap swimming, no more than six (6) persons TPWC Scores With are allowed in the pool at one time. Yard Sale Page 3 • Tennis and pickle ball courts remain open. No more than two (2) persons on a court and no gathering by others on or near the courts. Mosquitos: They Are Not Social Distancing • The playground and basketball courts are closed. Page 4 The safety of residents, guests, and staff in the Tampa Palms community continues to • River Park restroom and trails are open. be of utmost importance to the TPOA and CDD (Hampton, Amberly & Oak Parks) Social Distancing For the CDD. • Hampton Park playground, tennis ($000)Sidewalks & Paths In addition to the closures to the right, courts, basketball courts, racquet ball Page 4 please practice social distancing and refrain courts and pavilions are closed. from participating in gatherings of 10 or more people, as recommended by the CDC. • Amberly Park playground and pavilion are closed. Mayor Speaks To New Tampa Rotary • The paths and trails in Hampton, as well Page 6 as, Amberly and Oak parks are open for resident enjoyment.

Where to Go For Covid19 Information Page 7

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The TPOA Revitalizes Tampa Palms Delays The Professional Staff TPOA Annual Meeting

With the addition of the new meeting building and enhanced Tampa Palms residents participate each year in two patio seating between the buildings, Tampa Palms residents important community-wide meetings. are using Compton Park more than ever before in the history The meetings are (1) the Budget Meeting which is held of the community. before the beginning of each fiscal year and (2) the An- Though at a standstill right now due to the Covid19 crises, nual Meeting held in May. plans are afoot to enhance the community events even further The annual meeting is heavily attended with voting with special get togethers such as: representatives from each village and residents who Food truck gatherings review matters of interest to the community while set- Easter egg rolls ting the tone for the budget meeting in the Fall. Pictures w/ Santa Right now it would be both unsafe and nearly impossi- Preparing to better serve the needs of the residents, the TPOA ble for the Annual Meeting to take place as is normal in has made several changes in the professional staff: May. The current thinking is that it will be held in con- • Brian Koerber has been promoted to Senior Property junction with the Budget Meeting in the Fall. Manager and has accepted responsibility for Facilities while sharing Community Support with Bonnie French. Voting Reps Will Receive Updates • Bonnie French, Senior Property Manager, has accepted Regarding Rescheduling The 2020 Annual Meeting As Information responsibility for Data Base and Financials and also Becomes Available shares Community Support with Brian Koerber.

• Patrick Van Hoose has accepted the newly created posi- Tampa Palms CDD tion of Supervisor of Facilities and Park Staff. April Meeting Cancelled

In an abundance of caution the normal CDD meeting for April was cancelled. It is anticipated that the May Tampa Palms CDD meeting will proceed on schedule unless ordered to be cancelled by the governor (The CDD is a unit of State of Fla government). The meeting will most likely be a virtual option, with a dial-in capability access which will be announced on the TPOA/CDD web site. CDD meeting presentations and meeting media are available online at: http://tpoa.net/CDDMeetings.html

The Tampa Palms Professional Staff PAGE 3 Tampa Palms Women’s Club Celebrates 33 Years Of Service

Staying Put For Covid 19

To meet the requirements of the shelter in place orders, the April members meeting was canceled; future meetings are uncertain as everyone struggles with Covid 19. The March Community Yard Sale fortunately took place Fashion Show Postponed before Covid19 made its nasty presence known within October 8th 2020 Hillsborough County.

The yard sale was an amazing success due in major part to the incomparable Elvea Kelly with her wisdom and guid- Where Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club ance that has served Tampa Palms Fashions Accessories and More Time 10:15 Doors open, raffle sales begin though years of TPWC Yard Sales. 11 Live Auction (Proceeds to OASIS) Many Thanks From All To Elvea! 11:30 Fashion Show

Noon Luncheon Tampa Palms Salad w/ Scoop of TPWC Freedom High Scholarship Chicken Salad The proceeds of the sale and the bake sale went to establish Rolls & Crackers the Tampa Palms Women’s Club Scholarship at Freedom Lemon Cake, Ice Tea & Coffee High. Raffle winners will be announced during desert. It was noted that the dog cookies were a huge hit and sold out almost immediately. R.S.V.P. NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, SEPT 24

The proceeds far exceeded expectations and the scholarship $30 PER PERSON. Make check payable to Tampa Palms Women’s Club is in place. Amount Enclosed* _____ Mail to TPWC Fashion Show P.O. Box 47971 Tampa, Fl 33646

Name ______Phone ______

Dietary or concern______-

* Please include email address if receipt is desired. ______

It took a lot of work to put the yard sale together as can be seen above as members get ready by sorting and pricing.

The Biters Social Distancing On Are Back Trails and Paths

The Biters Are Back Path Use 101 Limited winters and early summers always produce what The number of people using Tampa seem to be a bumper crop of mosquito’s. That is true this Palms sidewalks and trails has exploded year and is complicated by the fact that there are many with the stay at home orders. more people using Tampa Palms’ paths and parks. That has prompted some to suggest that Mosquitos are annoying, certainly; worrisome, definitely proper etiquette for using the sidewalks … to the many who have credible concerns for themselves and the multi-purpose paths in these days or their children. of social distancing be reviewed Hillsborough County Program Recommended social distancing on 4 ft wide sidewalks is tricky. The County maintains a robust mosquito control program. Here are some tips to make everyone’s experience more The map to the right comfortable and pleasureful, tips gleaned from a number shows recently treated of sites such as FreeWheelers, TreeHugger and Fla Law. areas (in lime green) and areas scheduled for  If a sidewalk or the multi-purpose path is busy, walk treatment outlined in to the right and walk in single file. orange.  If approached by other walkers or joggers, and if pos-

sible to do so safely, one should step off the path until Tampa Palms was they pass. This is a welcome courtesy in these stress- sprayed by truck with an ful times. “Adulticide” (Perm X  Bicyclists must always yield the right-of-way to any 30-30) on April 7th. other pedestrians while on a sidewalk or crosswalk. Bikers must also provide an audible signal before Neighbors Can Do Their part passing foot pedestrians on a sidewalk or multi-  Remove Mosquito Habitats. Get rid of standing water purpose path. in flower pots, rain gutters, plastic grill covers, toys or  Always step off the path or sidewalk when ap- any other container where mosquitoes can breed. proached by baby carriage or wheelchair. (They can- not easily leave the path.)  Treat plants like bromiliads with a granular B.T.I. (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) or methoprene,  Think of the sidewalk as a two-lane, two-way road. which can be sprinkled into the plants every three Don't pass someone in front of you if there is someone weeks. approaching from the opposite direction – wait for them to pass before you get in their lane.  Wash out bird baths and fountains frequently. Did you know that there are 18 miles of sidewalks and Protect Against Bites paths in Tampa Palms? • Make sure window screens are in place and without In addition to Compton and River Park, there are three holes CDD parks [Amberly Hampton and Oak park]. • Check lanai screens for holes Even though the CDD parks are closed, it is only the • Check doors, especially lanai screen doors for gaps. events (playgrounds, racquetball, tennis, pavilions and • Wear long sleeves when working in the garden restrooms) that are closed. The paths and trails are open. PAGE 5 Alligator Season Is New Tampa Rotary Almost Here

Warning Signs Are There For A Reason Always Involved

Because of its unique location, Tampa Palms is home to Never one to miss a beat, literally thousands of alligators. The alligators inhabit New Tampa Rotary is the storm water ponds, the wet-lands, and of course the adapting to the current Hillsborough River, which runs along the Tampa Palms’ situation with Covid 19 by southern border. coordinating their officer meetings by video.

Alligator nesting season is the most dangerous for But just ahead of the Safer/Safe at Home directives, on residents as the normally seldom-seen out of the ponds March 6, Mayor Jane Castor was the special guest alligators become very territorial. Both the CDD and the speaker at the weekly Friday meeting of the Rotary Club TPOA have strategically located warning signs. of New Tampa!

There was much anticipation since this is the first time in many years that a sitting Mayor has visited New Tampa Rotary.

Mayor Castor did not disappoint. In a very informative, interesting and humorous format, A Few Safety Hints she reviewed for the There are a few common sense tips for keeping your group the current issues children, pets and yourself safe from these intriguing but and projects in Tampa dangerous neighbors: including, transportation, 1. Leave alligators alone. Provoked, with a stick or even noise, they become much more dangerous. housing, building, taxes, 2. NEVER feed or allow others to feed an alligator. and the most important, They lose their fear of humans and begin to view the City’s emergency plans for Tampa to address the humans as a food source. Coronavirus pandemic. 3. Make certain that small children do not play or even approach a pond or river bank or a wetland The Club recognized Mayor boundary. Castor’s past service to the city as 4. Keep pets away from ponds and wetlands. An alligator can strike to grab a dog - even one on a Police Chief and her current work leash - in just seconds with tragic consequences for as Mayor by making her an the pet and the owner. Honorary Paul Harris Fellow.

The Honorary Paul Harris Fellow designation is given by Rotarians to an individual who demonstrates the Rotary goals of peace, good will and understanding.

The New Tampa Rotary Club normally meets every Friday morning at 7:00 AM at the Tampa Palms Country Club. Ann Wade is the current President of this dynamic club. For information email rotarycluboftampa.org. PAGE 6 Senior Property Manager: Bonnie French Senior Property Manager: Brian Koerber Park & Facility Supervisor: Patrick Van Hoose

16101 Compton Drive M-F 9 AM - 5 PM Phone: 977-3337 Fax: 978-8067 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.tpoa.net

Board of Directors Bill Edwards, President 977-3337 Tracey Falkowitz, Vice President 977-3337 Debbie Libertiny, Secretary 977-3337 Recreation is an important piece of the success of the Safe/ Jake Schoolfield, Treasurer 977-3337 Safer at Home orders under which Florida residents current- Ernie Angelilli Director 977-3337 ly operate. The Tampa Palms Country Club is doing every- thing it can to make life a little easier in Tampa Palms. CDD 16311 TP Blvd. West While the pool and dining had to be shut down to meet the Maggie Wilson, Consultant requirements of Covid 19 safety, the following activities Phone: 977-3933 remain open: Fax: 977-6571  Tennis - Only singles, no doubles or visitors relaxing E-Mail: [email protected] on the courts CDD Board of Supervisors  Golf - One to a cart, everyone handles their own Gene Field (Chair) 977-1162 clubs, no club or shoe rentals Jake Schoolfield 977-3933  Dinning To - Go Call to place an order or for pick-up Jim Soley (Vice Chair) 220-3200 972-1991 (Daily specials are online at: Jessica Vaughn 977-3933 https://members.clubcorp.com/Files/Library/ A. Michael Gibson 977-3933 MemFac_118/ MF118_TAMPAPALMSDAILYTOGOSPECIALS4 One Source (Landscaping ) .9.20.PDF Joe Laird, Project Manager 267-1756

Community Support Tampa Palms Parks Club Corp is supporting the Tampa Palms CC employees in Compton Park 972-0897 a number of ways, including providing family meals as a Hampton Park 972-5699 River Park 971-6241 take-out.

With the help of Mary and Gene Field they extended that support by delivering family meals to more than 20 Tampa Police & Fire 911 Palms shut-in’s. Thank you to the Tampa Palms CC and Non-Emergency Police 231-6130 Mary and Gene Field for a lovely act of random kindness!! Non-Emergency Fire 223-4211

Local Schools Tampa Palms Elementary 975-7390 Lawton Chiles Elementary 558-5422 Liberty Middle School 558-1180 Freedom High School 558-1185

Miscellaneous Street Repairs 274-3101 TECO 223-0800 Progressive Waste Solutions 248-2820 Water Department 274-8121 New Tampa Rec Center 975-2794 Councilman Viera 274-7073 Commissioner Hagan 272-5452 APL-MAY, 2020 Covid 19 Information Sources For Tampa Palms Residents

The World Changed In Weeks More Sources Of Information …..

The first Covid 19 patient to acquire the virus without travel • Where can I go for help if I think I might be sick? in Hillsborough County was only diagnosed on March 3, a little over a month ago. The world has certainly changed This week Hillsborough County Commission Chairman Les since that time. Miller released a letter which he asked that communities circulate with their residents. Everyone is hungry for information. A recent Gallup Poll indicates that attention to news media for local and In relevant part the letter states …”Hillsborough County is international information has doubled since Dec of 2019. extending FREE testing services to individuals with symptoms that meet the testing criteria established by the There are some excellent information sources where residents Department of Health and the CDC. NO HEALTH can review information at length, not in 2-3 minute news INSURANCE is required, and there is NO COST to you. If blurbs that are interesting but easy to miss or misconstrue. you have symptoms, you owe it to yourself and those you love to get tested now, get the care you need, and protect • What do the Safer/Safe at Home order(s) really mean? your family.

The City of Tampa has an excellent site where residents can If you or a family member are feeling sick with flu like get constantly updated information about the orders that symptoms such as coughing, fever, or shortness of breath, apply to Tampa Palms, both local and the governor's orders. simply call the County’s customer service line at (813) 272- 5900 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The site also includes an FAQ section that expands on almost They will ask you a few simple questions to find out if you every possible question. Simply go online to: meet the requirements for testing. If you do, they will https://www.tampagov.net/emergency-management/safer schedule you for an appointment.” -at-home The full text of Commissioner Miller’s letter is available online at: https://mcusercontent.com/25be437fec610a7fad7518885/files/ cc437074-2b67-4bb6-8f08-c2534a1779c8/ COVID_19_Les_Miller_Personal_Message.pdf

• What do professionals suggest residents do to keep • What about reports that Tampa Palms zip has the most ourselves safe? cases of Covid 19 in the County?

The CDC is the de facto expert on this virus The Fla Dept of Health has a marvelous dashboard allowing and the CDC has posted a web page with a residents to track Covid 19 state-wide by county, by testing series of prevention tips. data and even by zip code.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- ncov/prevent-getting-sick/ The media story that 33647 has the most confirmed cases in prevention.html the County was factual but not the whole story.

Zip codes vary in size and population served. The CDC also has a page dedicated to face √ 33647 covers portions of the county near USF, Tampa masks, how and when to wear then, how to Palms, Tampa Palms North, TPOST 3, all of New clean them, and even a tutorial in how to Tampa and a portion of Lutz (to I-275). Population make face masks and much more. 70,000 √ The #2 zip code is in the Egypt Lake area with 4 fewer cases and a population of 49,000. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent- getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html That said the Fla Dept of Health Dashboard has a lot of information to track this virus in Fla and world-wide. See related story on page 8 with access information. Tampa Palms CDD Meeting Florida Department of Health Tracks Agenda Covid29 In Fla, Nation & World

May 13th at 6:00 p.m. Compton Park Recreation Building * The stand-out site for persons wanting accurate and time- 16101 Compton Drive, Tampa, FL 33647 ly information about the emergence and spread of the covid19 pandemic is provided by the Fla Dept of Health. 1. Roll Call & Opening 2. Strategic Planning 4. Public Comments 5. Board Member Discussions 6. Updates & Information Signature Projects Preliminary Budget 2020 Elections 7. Misc. Board Business 8. Public Comments https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/ 9. Board Member Discussions index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c86 10. Adjourn This site includes links to provide *May meeting may have to be virtual or at a zip code based information and minimum have a call-in component due to more. To the right is the breakdown the Covid 19 crises. Any change will be of 33647 cases by age, left to right publicly noticed and also posted on line at: Gen Z, Millennials, Gen Y, Baby http://tpoa.net/CDDMeetings.html Boomers and the Silent Generation.

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