Leap Year Kicks-Off with Important Meetings
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Feb-Mar 2020 Leap Year Kicks-Off With Important Meetings In This Issue New Tampa Business Express Lanes I-75 Environment Examined New Tampa From BB Downs To Manatee Business Update Late in 2019, driven by citizen concerns Tampa Palms was contacted by an engineer Page 1 about the numerous business closings in with the firm retained by FDOT to conduct New Tampa, Councilman Viera worked the PD&E study examining plans to improve with Mayor Castor to engage the University I-75, specifically enhancing I-75 as a part of I-75 Regional Express of South Florida’s College of Public Affairs Florida’s Interstate and Strategic Intermodal Corridor in a study of the business climate that exists System to become a Regional North-South Page 1 in New Tampa. Express Lane Corridor with the addition of four new lanes (two in each direction) from Urban Air Opens The USF Team, led by Dr. BB Downs to Manatee County. A New Main Street? Ronald Sanders who is Director Page 2 There will be a presentation in advance of of the College of Public Affairs the regular CDD meeting to provide local where he oversees graduate TPWC Inducts residents with information about the study work in the public sector. 2020 Board and about the project. Page 3 Wednesday, February 12, 6 PM Councilman Viera and Tampa Palms will be Compton Park hosting a feedback session featuring the TECO Places Vehicle USF study team to review the information FDPT deems preserving Barriers gathered on the subject. the operational integrity Page 4 and regional functionali- Mayor Castor who will attend and will ty of I-75 as critical to ($000)Zoning Change make opening remarks. mobility in this region. Requested Monday, February 3, 2020 Page 5 6 PM Future traffic demand Tampa Palms' Compton Park along this stretch of I-75 FAQ’s For Living In 16101 Compton Drive is anticipated to increase Tampa Palms If your schedule permits, Councilman Viera Page 6 by about 50 percent by invites you to attend, RSVP Bran- the year 2025. [email protected] Community-Wide Yard Sale Further this corridor is Page 8 also designated as an emergency evacuation route. FDOT Graphic PAGE 2 Excitement To The BJ’s Mall Tampa Palms Annual Meeting Grand Opening Sat. Jan 25th Save The Date Urban Air Trampoline Park opened in Market Square (also Tampa Palms residents participate each year in two known as the BJ’s Mall) just steps from Tampa Palms. Urban important community-wide meetings. Air New Tampa is one of 65 Urban Air parks. New Tampa features Indoor Coaster, Warrior Course, Climbing Walls The meetings are (1) the Budget Meeting which is held and much more. before the beginning of each fiscal year and (2) the Annual Meeting held in May. Urban Air was founded by Michael Browning in 2011; Browning says he imagined a place where kids could play The annual meeting is heavily attended with voting safely indoors while parents had space to work or relax. representatives from each village and residents who review matters of interest to the community and setting Warren Kinsler, Pres of New Tampa Inc., owner of the mall, the tone for the budget meeting in the Fall. says that Urban Air, along with Taza Market and Café, fits well into his vision of a mini-Main Street for the Tampa The 2020 Annual Meeting will be held: Palms area. Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7 PM Compton Park, Day Light Savings Time Means Set Your Timers Residents are reminded to check irrigation timer settings with the time change to Daylight Saving Time on Mar 8th. There is no drought at this time but year-round water restrictions have been in place with- in since 2017. This is also a good opportunity to make certain that irrigation is set for the proper assigned days and times. • Addresses ending in 0, 1, 2, or 3 - Mon and Thur • Addresses ending in 4, 5, or 6 - Tues and Fri • Addresses ending in 7, 8, or 9 - Wed and Sat Residents with new plantings may phase-in their land- scape with additional watering days. For more information go online to http:// www.tampagov.net/water/info/water-use-restrictions The Tampa Palms Professional Staff PAGE 3 Tampa Palms Women’s Club Celebrates 33 Years Of Service From A Dazzling Masquerade To A Blooming Garden The Word For the TPWC Is Surely Gala Coming on the heels of a “glittering” holiday gala which was full of masks, amazing table Tampa Palms Women’s Club Presents decorations, great food and the fun of friends together at the end of a lovely year, the Tampa Fashion Show 2020 Palms Women’s Club begins the celebration Thursday April 23, 2020 of their 33rd year. The year was kicked off with the 2020 Board Induction which took Where Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club place at the Tampa Palms Coun- Fashions Accessories and More try Club on Jan 16th at the annu- Time 10:15 Doors open, raffle sales begin al Installation Luncheon. 11 Live Auction (Proceeds to OASIS) 11:30 Fashion Show Executive Board Noon Luncheon President: Purnima Kumar Tampa Palms Salad w/ Scoop of Vice-President: Mary Anne Pothier Chicken Salad Secretary: Debbie Libertiny Rolls & Crackers Treasurer: Sharon Padley Lemon Cake, Ice Tea & Coffee Membership: Hallie Rice & Pam Fahey Charities: Marion Brookover Raffle winners will be announced during desert. Activities: Helen Harris & Lilian Nichols Standing & Ad Hoc Committee Chairper- sons: Newsletter: Suzanne Levine Hospitality: Jacqui Stiling and Cindy Thomas Public Relations: Mary Field Sunshine: Edie Dutz Scholarship: Yvonne Blank and Barbara Sakaris Yard Sale: Elvea Kelly Fashion Show: Judy Alkow & Stella Hardman Tampa Palms TECO Takes Action Standards Community standards are vital to the health and value of TECO Energy is taking action to protect both the safety Tampa Palms. Those who do not properly maintain their of its transmission lines and the safety of the abutting property place at risk: homes along the corridor in Tampa Palms and elsewhere. • The value of their own property To deter vehicle intrusion, • The value of their neighbors’ TECO is installing posts property along the boundary of their property at the roadway • The reputation of Tampa Palms crossings. Declines in neighborhood property care are not only very These posts are hidden be- unpleasant, they also negatively affect the property values hind the plantings and of all owners, not just the property with a violation. berms along the roadways. Home buyer research indicates that an overwhelming pro- This action is a means to reduced/stop unwanted and portion of home shoppers (62%) base their final buying even dangerous vehicle traffic from entering the corridor decisions equally on the home and the neighborhood. and halt the “dumping” that sometimes occurs. In the last few years the number of violations has increased: Owners don’t notice the problems Solicitors Please New owners may be unaware of what is required Go Away That said, an overwhelming majority of owners who are cited correct the problem after receiving nothing more than Residents are annoyed and wary of solicitors: they come a single notification. at non-advantageous times, they annoy pets and there is always the concern that they are scouting for something How Are Violations Determined? more than selling magazines. If you receive notification that something needs attention in What Can The Police Do? order to meet Tampa Palms standards, don’t assume a neighbor has “reported your home” or that a Board has sin- The challenge for Tampa Palms and the police is that all gled your home out for some reason and become angry and of the roads in the non-gated villages are public rights-of- defensive. way. The property managers independently The sidewalks along these public roads are open to the review properties in the villages on a public and it is not possible for the police to “ban” un- rotating basis and their criteria is solely wanted solicitors from public areas such as sidewalks. based on if what they observe meets the standards of the governing documents. What Can Owners Do? If someone were to report a property as needing attention Tampa Palms owners who do not (and this seldom happens) the property managers would want solicitors at their doors may not cite the owner until: post no soliciting signs in their front They inspected the property themselves and yards or by the front door. (Get Have confirmed that a violation exists RMC approval.) It is the policy of the TPOA that: The police recommend doing this • Board members do not tell the property managers and if the signs are in place, the po- which properties or villages to focus lice can and will enforce these signs • Covenants and Fining Committee members do not di- on owners’ private property. rect the activities of the property managers. PAGE 5 Zoning Changes Protect Your Pets Questioned From Coyotes Requested Changes In Tampa Palms They Depend On You Residents have contacted the TPOA There have been a number of stories on Tampa Palms and CDD regarding the zoning social media outlets about missing pets or pets killed out change sign posted outside Lifesong doors in Tampa Palms. The loss of a pet is truly Church on Tampa Palms Blvd. heartbreaking: they are important members of our families. The sign indicates an intent to utilize the property for a “place of Tampa Palms is home to a wide religious assembly and daycare”. variety of wildlife from coyotes to bob cats, to alligators and even an The property in question, located in Wyndham across occasional bear.