In This Issue: Have Won Life’S Lottery: We’Ve Had Successful Careers, Raised Our Families, and Now Are Entitled to Settle Down and Enjoy the Fruits of Our Labors
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AUGUST 2021 CASCADES AT SARASOTA NEWS & VIEWS 4450 Royal Cascades Way, Sarasota, FL 34243 www.cascades-sarasota-hoa.com Clubhouse: 941-961-3561 Activities: 941-309-7478 Gatehouse: 941-309-3368 A letter from the HOA Board President: Cascades Wants You! Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country. – John F. Kennedy All of us were much, much younger when President Kennedy uttered those inspiring words many decades ago. But that message of service, volunteerism, and working together did seem to resonate with and inspire many of us (then) young Americans at the time. The idea that our country, state, or town is only as good or as successful as the efforts of its citizens is fundamental to the workings of a democracy. Put simply, we all need to roll up our sleeves and contribute. The idea applies equally to a community association such as ours. We need to leverage the talents and efforts of all members of the community to continue to be successful and thrive. It is easy, especially in an over-55 community, to adopt the notion that “I’ve paid my dues” and now it’s time to let someone else to do the work. It’s true that we are very lucky and have much to be thankful for. In essence, we In this issue: have won life’s lottery: we’ve had successful careers, raised our families, and now are entitled to settle down and enjoy the fruits of our labors. However, it Cascades’ Committees is that lifelong experience and skill that I know so many of us bring to the table page 2 that has such value in ensuring that our community runs well and thrives. The recent shocking collapse of the condominium in Surfside is a tragic reminder News page 3 - 5 of the need for wise and active stewardship in a community. While we are not a high-rise condo, communities can also decay and die in other ways through neglect and inattention. As our community infrastructure ages, maintenance, Travel repair, and replacement become more frequent needs. This requires oversite page 9 and planning. When Wendy and I moved to Cascades four years ago, and began attending Birthdays & Anniversaries board meetings, the efforts and dedication of the board members at that page 12 time greatly impressed me. They took their responsibilities seriously and the attention to the infrastructure and financial health of the association confirmed that we had made a very good selection for a place to live. Believe me, initially I had no intention of running for the board, but over time I grew to feel that I wanted to contribute in some way to the community. The rest, as they say, is history. For Advertising Info Contact Community Media - 941-375-3699 continued on page 3 Cascades’ Committees ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE: COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION COMMITTEE Reviews requests for home & landscaping Reviews conformity by homeowners with MEMBERS: modifications. community’s governing documents. Olga Kelley ..............Chairperson MEMBERS: MEMBERS: Jack Magmer Lynn Napolitano .....Chairperson ....... [email protected] Mike Fox........Chairperson ........... [email protected] Joan Scott Ursula Faix ................................... [email protected] Tim Testa .............................................timtesta@hotmail.com Jan Segal Stu Krams [email protected] Kathi Vogler ........................................... [email protected] Susan Hetzler .........Liaison Susan Hetzler .........Liaison Ed Dweck .................Liaison SOCIAL COMMITTEE: Tom Mikol ................Chairperson ....................... 630-621-6804 AUDIO VISUAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS: FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Jane Faix ...............................................................603-988-9977 Norman Pillman .....................................................941-309-7414 Stu Krams ...............Chairperson ........................941-400-2064 Joe Giarracco .........................................................941-210-7835 Marv Rosenfeld [email protected] Steve Crapser Betty Vogel ............................................................941-309-7436 Jerry Matisoff ........Liaison Nick DaVella Fran Wasserman ..................................................941-360-9283 Barry Dechant Sandy Collins ........................................................586-260-6266 Gary Gates HEARING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Pat Alpino ............................................................... 941-447-0951 Joe Giarracco Gary Conroy ............Chairperson ........................941-309-3973 Wendy Wicks..........................................................941 356 9850 Allan Goldsmith Goldie Bertenthal ..................................................941-309-3221 Nick Mennell...........................................................330 903 3015 John LiMarzi Barry DeChant ........................................................941-351-6572 Jim Damoulakis .....Liaison Bob Offner Melvin Mandelkorn ...............................................941-523-9414 Bob Downie Harvey Hittner .......................................................941-539-3626 Tom Mikol Ed Dweck .................Liaison SPORTS FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Jim Damoulakis .....Liaison Binnie Fink ..............Chairperson Jim Senott...............Resource Kyle Fox H.O.A. BOARD MEMBERS: Howie Friedman Contact the Board through the HOA Website Marlene Kitchell CASCADES MARKETING AND INFORMATION Jim Damoulakis .....President COMMITTEE (CMI): Nancy Lind Susan Hetzler .........Vice President Nick Mennell Wendy Damoulakis.......Chair [email protected] Ed Dweck ................Secretary Janice Pillman Members: Jerry Matisoff ........Treasurer Larry Rosen Helen LiMarz [email protected] Bruce Jacobs ..........Managing Agent Bruce Jacobs ..........Liaison Hal Marcus [email protected] Lynn Napolitano ..... [email protected] Ed Dweck .................Liaison INSURANCE MEMBERS: VISUAL ARTS COMMITTEE: Chairperson ............Fred Wiberg .........................941-341-9758 Hilary Oestreich .....Co-Chair Liaison ....................Jerry Matisoff Caryn Koffman .......Co-Chair Member ...................Ron Brotman ......................941-444-0367 Art Napolitano Member ...................Stan Rosen Jack Magmer Harvey Hittner Audrie Magmer ......Display Case THE “GO-TO” GUIDE: HAVE QUESTIONS? NEED HELP? CALL... Management Contacts Vendor Contacts Jorge Prieto - Property Manager [email protected] ..........941-961-3561 Alert 360 ..............................................................(877) 742-5364 Cori Golden - Asst. Property Manager [email protected] ..........941-961-3561 Spectrum ...........................................................(833) 697-7328 David Summers – Maintenance [email protected] ..........941-961-3561 Gatehouse ...........................................................(941) 309-3368 Jon Bloom – Sports Directo [email protected] ..........941-309-7479 FPL ........................................................................(941) 917-0708 Artistree ..............................................................(941) 488-8897 MCUS: ...................................................................(941) 792-8811 Police (non emergency) ..................................(941) 747-3011 Advertising Policy: Advertising in this Newsletter is offered at the sole discretion of Community Media. Community Media reserves the right to refuse, limit, and/or reject advertising for any reason. Community Media, at its sole discretion, may restrict the number of advertisers in certain categories or offer exclusive/ semi exclusive agreements as it is sees fit. 2 Cascades at Sarasota In the fall, there will three open positions for the HOA board to be filled. In the past two elections there has been a decline in the number of candidates choosing to run. A healthy, vibrant community needs active participation, and I ask you all to consider your talents and abilities and, if appropriate, to consider running for the board. If the board is not a fit, you may want to All our Cascades neighbors and friends are invited to our Sukkah consider volunteering for one of our committees. Even if you are harvest celebration, accompanied by sweets and drinks and IN- just curious and want to explore the notion, I would urge you to PERSON conversation. What a difference a year makes!! seek out me or any of the other board members to learn more. Starting August 15th, you can sign up for the night you prefer, or reserve your date at the email below. Whatever your faith or YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU! ethnic background, we hope you’ll join us for our harvest festival. This is our opportunity to celebrate nature while recalling certain Jim Damoulakis biblical events and becoming mindful of life’s transitions. HOA President We look forward to seeing you under our sukkah’s thatched roof during the last week of September, in the spirt of hospitality, friendship and neighborliness! News Yvonne and Ed Weinsberg [email protected] CHAI LIFE COLUMN SUKKOT AND THE BIG WAVE Social Committee Chairperson Opening When we think of a big wave, what comes to mind is high surf We regret to inform the community that Tom Mikol has decided to hitting the shoreline during storms like Elsa last month. However, step down as Chairperson of the Social Committee. We sincerely in Jewish tradition a big wave is associated with the shaking of thank Tom for his efforts during a very challenging time. a palm branch