Newsletter August, 2012

Tampa Palms - Urban / Suburban Vibe Celebrating The Best of Both Worlds

It’s Location, Location, Location Recreation Abounds- Right Here In

Tampa Palms is uniquely situated at the edge of the ex- The Tampa Palms five-site park system for 4,000 homes panding university/medical/research zone that surrounds is an amenity that even many municipalities would be the USF campus. proud to call their own.

Tampa Palms is both the gateway to the Each of the community-owned parks includes a unique thriving area and a short mix of activities and events: commute to the front doors of Moffitt  Compton Park - Swimming, tennis, Cancer Center, Haley VA, Hospi- volley ball, meeting rooms, children’s tal and the University of South Florida. playground, playing fields, lake with It’s All Here dock and fountain.  Hampton Park- Tennis, racquet ball, Recent newspaper articles suggest that those who do not volleyball, pavilion with restrooms, live in a downtown high-rise are doomed to shaded playground, picnic tables and drive hours for everything – not true at all in grills. Tampa Palms.  Amberly Park - Walking trails with Groceries, salons, gyms, physicians, drug bench seating, lake with fountain, a stores, child care, dining, even appliance pavilion with restrooms, modern play- stores and much more are all located right ground. here in the community.  - Nature conservancy com- plete with walking trails and coveted Skate parks, movie theaters and recreation gopher tortoise habitat. centers are conveniently next door.  River Park– Situated right on the beautiful Hillsborough River, this park Tampa Palms Is About Young Families provides fishing from the floating dock The 2010 census indicates that Tampa Palms continues to and canoeing from the launch area, serve the young professionals and young families: 21% of along with miles of nature trails, picnic the population in TP are children under 18 years old. areas with fire pits, a pavilion with restrooms, and a playground . There are also private recreation amenities in Tampa Palms such as the resort quality Tampa Palms Country Club with golf, ten- nis, swimming, athletic center, gourmet dining and guest accommodations. Urban / Suburban - it’s all here and more! AUGUST, 2012 PAGE 2

News From the TPOA

Make Safety Awareness A Habit Watch Out For School Children A Message From the President of the TPOA It’s Back To School Tuesday August 21st.

As the school year starts, the TPOA wants to remind all SAFETY OF A NEIGHBORHOOD is an important indi- community members to watch out for the children. cator of its overall economic and social health and a ma- jor contributor to “neighborhood value”. Thriving com- The excitement of seeing an old munities are those where residents are safe in their homes friend or teachers can make the and can move securely around the community. most level headed child forget where they are and bolt into traf- Residents of Tampa Palms enjoy a safe and secure envi- fic with no warning. ronment– one protected by the City of Tampa’s alert and ever-present police force, and the City’s well-maintained, In particular be very careful as well illuminated streets, sidewalks, and bike paths. you drive along Tampa Palms

But community safety is not something that can be dele- Boulevard (both adjacent to Tam- gated to “someone else” to make happen. Safety at home pa Palms Elementary and near and in the streets is as much a result of citizen awareness Chiles Elementary), as well as, Compton Drive. There and action as law enforcement. is a tremendous volume of bus, parent and student traf- fic from 7:20-8:00 am and again from 2:15-2:30 pm.

Let’s work together to make certain that Tampa Palms For those going into Tampa Palms Elementary and remains safe by making safety awareness a habit. wishing to walk their child to class, if all of the visitor parking in front of the school is taken, the TPOA makes the Compton Park parking lot available for over- flow school parking

Check out the TPOA’s Neighborhood Watch web page for Plan The Route To School links to valuable tips about securing your home and person. You can find that information online at: One suggestion made during the Safe Routes to School http://www.tpoa.net/neighbor.html Training held last year in Tampa Palms was that par- ents “plan the path to school” and even take The Neighborhood Watch is valuable Tampa a couple of trial runs before the first day of Police Department program that keeps neigh- school. bors up to date on threats in the area. Although the focus was bicycles, the same If you do not know your village’s Neighbor- recommendation applied for children who hood Watch representative, or if your village does not have a walk to school. representative, contact Lisa Timmer for more information. (931-6541 or [email protected]) AUGUST, 2012 PAGE 3

Tampa Palms Women’s Club Swings Into Action For the Fall

Kicking Into High Gear Come Join “The Gang”

The Women’s Club returns to action in September after a The Tampa Palms Women’s Club uniquely combines brief summer recess. civic service and good old fashioned fun.

The hard working 2012 Board, lead by Presi- Each month the friends get dent Ginny Welch, will welcome back the together to hear interesting members for the first post-Summer general speakers, share luncheons and meeting scheduled for field trips to nearby Florida attractions, along with a host of September 6th - 10:00 Social and 10:30 activities such as bridge and bowling. General Meeting Compton Park, in the General Purpose Room. On Sept 20th members will visit the Seminole Hard Rock Casino. New members and returning stalwarts will be welcomed at the New Member Brunch following the Sept 6th meeting. Sign up at the Sept 6th General This is a festive tradition for the TPWC– enjoyed by all. For Meeting. Hoa Daniel and Karen more information on joining contact please call Audrey at Zicht are coordinating the plans. 971-3294.

Calling All Crafters and Artisans

This unique and very special Tampa Palms event will again be presented at Market Square at Tampa Palms– the BJ’s shopping center.

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday and Sunday October 20th and 21st BJ’s Parking Lot In Market Square

This exciting happening will feature artisans displaying their original works of pottery, jewelry, flowers, paintings, wood carvings and something unique for that pooch or kitty in your life.

Do you know an artist interested in participating? Applications are currently being accept- ed from local craftsmen and artists. Interested artists may obtain an application www.tampapalmswomensclub.com, subject Arts & Crafts Under the Palms.

For any additional questions, contact coordinator Stella Hardman at 977-2261. PAGE 4 AUGUST, 2012 Tampa Palms Elementary Teach, Reach, & Inspire …. .All of Our Students

A message to the Tampa Palms family from Tampa First Day of School Palms principal, Ms. Kimberly Keenan. Everyone is excited! Happy New School Year! The first day of school is We are excited to embark on our Mission to Teach, Tuesday, August 21st. Reach, and Inspire all of our students. The teachers and staff are looking forward to partnering with you so Classes begin at 8 AM and end that we can create the very best instructional environ- at 2:15. ment for your child

Safety-Our Number 1 Priority Meet The Teacher Afternoon Your child’s safety is of the up most importance to our staff. Please assist us in Families are encouraged to meet their classroom teach- keeping your child safe by ers on following the school’s safety Monday, August 20th procedures. From 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

School uniforms will be sold on the Parents should only pick up 20th from 1:30-3:30 pm as well. their children in the car rider line. Thank you for This is a wonderful opportunity for your cooperation. parents and students alike to get ready for “the big day”. Important Anti—Bullying Information

It is the policy of Hillsborough County Public Schools Honoring Grandparents that all of its students and school employees have an The administrative staff and teachers are thrilled to educational setting that is safe, secure, and free from announce that we will be harassment and bullying of any kind. hosting an exciting Grandpar- ents Movie Night. On Friday At Tampa Palms the anti-bullying program is entitled September 7th, grandparents “ Be a Buddy, Not a Bully!” and grandchildren are wel- 1 We will not bully others. come to attend a free movie - Bullying is cruel-not cool. night. The movie will be from 5:30-7:30pm in the cafete- 2. We will try to help students ria. Please bring comfortable lawn chairs to enjoy the who are bullied. special evening. - Say it is wrong and NEVER join in with the bully. Tampa Palms Open House 3. We will try to include chil- Tampa Palms Elementary School dren who are left out. Open House will be held on: - It’s better to be a buddy, than a bully. 4. If we know that someone is being bullied we will Thursday, September 20th tell an adult. From 5-6PM & 6-7PM

We are requesting that all families help to support our Please note this informative evening is designed for par- Be a Buddy, Not a Bully program by discussing these ents to get an overview of the curriculum, assessments, guidelines for behavior with their children on a regular and classroom procedures. basis. PAGE 5 AUGUST, 2012 Phase II Water What Is Tampa Palms’ Restrictions Lifted Value to the City?

In May SWFWMD issued an emergency water use order Residents have inquired of the TPOA and CDD as to the that restricted most irrigation to weekly and placed re- financial (tax) value of Tampa Palms and New Tampa to strictions on other uses of water such as roof or building the City of Tampa. Media and politician estimates have cleaning through July 31st. varied widely.

Because of the exceptionally wet It is difficult to obtain precise data for all of New Tampa June and July, SWFWMD lifted but valuation information is readily available for the most the Phase II restrictions on August prominent CDDs. 1st and returned to the Phase I re- It appears that Tampa Palms alone contributes 3% of the strictions which allow irrigation City of Tampa’s ad valorem taxes. twice a week if needed. The chart below displays the taxable value of certain The rains continue and reduced irrigation is encouraged CDD’s for FY 2012-13 ad valorem taxes paid to the City even with the loosened restrictions. of Tampa at the current City mileage rate. The City reve- nue is based on the $115M COT tax figure quoted by As of Wed, Aug 1st, the following schedule for watering Sonya Little, Tampa Finance Director, in June 2012. applies: COT Ad % of  Addresses ending in 0, 1, 2 or 3 may irrigate on Valorem City Mondays and/or Thursdays  Addresses ending in 4, 5 or 6 may irrigate on Tues- Tampa Palms 2,925,471 3% days and/or Fridays TPOST CDD  Addresses ending in 7, 8 or 9 may irrigate on Wednesdays and/or Saturdays 1,185,945 1%  Locations with no address or with mixed addresses may irrigate on Wednesdays and/or Fridays Richmond Place 1,231,276 1%

The loosening of regulations also means TPOST 3 566,267 0.05%  Hand-watering and micro-irrigation on non-turf may occur any day at any time. Cory Lakes CDD 1,146,290 1%  Fountains and other aesthetic water features no long- er have restricted hours of use. Heritage Harbor CDD 536,685 0%  Car washing may be done any day at any time. Arbor Greene CDD 1,135,966 1%  Pressure washing may be done any day at any time. Grand Hamptons CDD 938,817 1%

During the water emergency the K Bar CDD 166,971 0.2% TPOA had suspended all deed re- Total $9,833,687 9% striction activity. At least 4,000 New Tampa homes are inside the Tampa According to Bonnie French, more city limits but in non-CDD areas, such as than 175 owners have roofs that and Tampa Palms North. These properties are not included in the chart above. need attention NOW. Letters will soon go out reminding these owners Taking those properties into consideration, a fairly realistic that the restrictions are lifted and estimate of the contribution of all of New Tampa to the they now can take action. City’s tax revenue is 12%. PAGE 6 AUGUST, 2012 Community Director: Jo Ann Conrad New Tampa Rotary Property Manager: Bonnie French

16101 Compton Drive M-F 9 AM - 5 PM AM & PM Phone: 977-3337 Fax: 978-8067 The weekly club breakfast meeting of the New Tampa Ro- E-Mail: [email protected] tary are held on Friday mornings at 7:00 AM at the Tampa Web Site: www.tpoa.net Palms Golf and Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd. Board of Directors Upcoming speakers include: Bill Edwards, President 972-4238 August 3rd Jake Schoolfield, Treasurer 998-2620 Michelle Manzo-Lembo “Senior Care Barbara Shimer, Secretary 971-8063 Decisions” Navigating assisted care Dudley Bryant, Vice President 977-7630 options and choices. Marianne Trubelhorn 977-3337

August 10th: CDD Dr, Shelton Woods,“1st Special Forc- 16311 TP Blvd. West es” Maggie Wilson, Consultant Phone: 977-3933 Fax: 977-6571 August 17 E-Mail: [email protected] Richard Cohen “Running Across America” CDD Board of Supervisors Gene Field 977-1162 August 26th: Patty Maney 977-7129 Eddy Tamayo “Decisions, Ethics, Andy Miller 979-0225 and Conflicts” Randy Marlowe 866-1091 Bill Shimer 971-8063 One Source (Landscaping ) For further information about the AM New Tampa Rotary Joe Laird, Project Manager 267-1756 visit thr website at www.newtamparotary.org, or contact Eric Longphee by phone at 813-202-1105 or by email at. Tampa Palms Parks [email protected] . Compton Park 972-0897 Hampton Park 972-5699 The New Tampa Rotary Evening is the new- River Park 971-6241 est of the New Tampa Rotaries. The club meets every Thursday at 6:15 PM at Hunter's Police & Fire 911 Green Country Club under the leadership of Non-Emergency Police 231-6130 president, Robert Gates. Non-Emergency Fire 223-4211

Club members have been very active supporting the com- Local Schools munity through Feeding America 2012 (See pictures below) Tampa Palms Elementary 975-7390 For more information regarding the New Tampa Evening Lawton Chiles Elementary 558-5422 Rotary, may visit the club website at http:// Liberty Middle School 558-1180 www.rcntevening.org/ Freedom High School 558-1185

Miscellaneous Street Repairs 622-1940 TECO 223-0800 Waste Management 621-3053 Water Department 274-8121 New Tampa Rec Center 975-2794 Stormwater (Floods or Dumping) 622-1901 AUGUST, 2012 PAGE 7

August 2012 Calendar

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1st Day of School, Tuesday Aug 21st 1 2 3 4

3-5 Private Event 6-9 Private Event 10-3:Private Event

6-9 Fly Fishing 5-10 Private Event

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9-11 Private Event 9-11 Private Event 10-2 Women’s Club 1-3 Private Event 3-5 Private Event Bridge 11- 4 Private Event 3-8 Private Event 6 PM CDD Meeting 6-9 Private Event 5-10 Private Event 5-10 Private Event

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11-4 Private Event 9-12 Private Event 9-11 Private Event Election Day 3-5 Private Event 6-9 Private Event 5-10 Private Event 5-10 Private Event

1-6 Private Event

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1st Day of School 10-2 Women’s Club 10-2 Private Event 9-12 Private Event 9-11 Private Event 10-12 Private Event Bridge 1-3 TPWC Board 3-5 Private Event 5-10 Private Event 3-8 Private Event 5-9 Private Event 5 PM TPOA Board 5-10 Private Event 6-9 Arts 5-10 Private Event 6-9 Private Event

26 27 28 29 30 31 12-4 Les Girls Art 9-12 Private Event 9-11 Private Event 10-12 Private Event 6-9 Private Event 9-12 Children’s Music 6-9 Chess Club 1-6 Private Event 7-9 Faircrest HOA 3-5 Private Event 5-10 Private Event

SEPTEMBER 2012

Labor Day, Monday Sept 3rd 1 11-4 Private Event 5-10 Private Event

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Labor Day 9-12 Children Music 10-12 Private Event 10-2 Women’s Club 9-12 Children Music 9-12 Private Event 11-4 Private Event 3-5 Private Event 6-9 Private Event 2-7 Private Event 1-7 Private Event 6-9 Chess Club 6-9 Fly Fishing 5-10 Private Event

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9-11 Private Event 9-12 Children Music 10-12 Private Event 10-2 TPWC Bridge 9-12 Private Event 5-6 Boy Scouts 12-4 Les Girls Art 3-5 Private Event 6-9 Private Event 9-12 Children Music 11-4 Private Event 2-7 Private Event 6:30-8 Scouts 6-9 Chess Club 6 PM CDD Mtg 5-10 Private Event

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 9-11 Private Event 9-11 Children Music 10-12 Private Event 7 PM TPOA Budget 9-12 Private Event 5-6 Boy Scouts 1-3 Women’s Club 3-4 Private Event 9-12 Children Music 11-4 Private Event Meeting 6:30-8 Scouts

1-6 Private Event 6-9 Chess Club 5-10 Private Event

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 5-10 Private 9-11 Private Event 9-12 Children Music 10-12 Private Event 10-2 TPWC Bridge 9-12 Children Music Event 30 9-12 Private Event 12-4 Les Girls Art 3-5 Private Event 6-9 Private Event 5-10 Private Event 5-10 Private 1-6 Private Event 7-9 Faircrest 6-9 Chess Club 6-9 North Tampa Arts PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID TAMPA, FL PERMIT #1924

Tampa Palms CDD Meeting The RNC Is Almost Here Agenda Time To Get Your Traffic Plan In Place

August 8, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. The RNC will bring lots of Compton Park Recreation Building excitement to Tampa but it will 16101 Compton Drive, Tampa, FL 33647 also cause major disruptions in normal operations – even for those 1. Roll Call who do not live or work in the 2. Pledge of Allegiance downtown areas. 5. Strategic Planning If you plan to use the I-4 or I-75, for example to 6. Public Comments go to the beaches or airport, planners remind us 7. Board member Discussion items that delays are almost a certainty. Just a few of the 8. Consultant Reports challenges even outside downtown include: BB Downs Updates  A downtown portion of the Leroy Selmon will I-75 Pond Reports close for four days. Force Main Testing  Caravans of 400+ buses will shuttle delegates and others back and forth from Tampa to St Wellington Landscape Petersburg. 7. Public Comments  A portion of I-75 will be closed for 10 hours. 8. Board member discussion items A full review of closures and detours can be found 9. Adjourn online at http://www.tampagov.net/dept_public_affairs/ information_resources/RNC/files/GPA11- 12_TampaSecurityTransporationPlan.pdf

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