Year End 2019

Tampa Palms Blvd Will Be Paved Councilman Viera Saves The Day

Tampa Palms Blvd Needed Help Winter Hours & More (Pg 2) Tampa Palms Blvd. is in terrible shape, uncomfortable to drive and even unsafe in places. The area in red to the left is the worst and that is the portion that is in Tampa Palms. TPWC Plans Roadway surface has deteriorated and is worsening A Festive Finish • Substantial longitudinal and transverse cracking (Page 3) • Alligator / fatigue cracks / areas of edge raveling • Deep potholes that reappear even after repairs

Funding the needed repairs was hampered by among other “Community things County Commissioner White’s law suit to over-turn Resource the voter approved Transportation Tax. The project was Guide” (Page 4) not in the original FY 2019-20 Budget.

Seeing the need, Councilman Viera stepped up and with Protected Species the help of the City Transportation Director created and In Tampa Palms approved a plan which will rehabilitate Tampa Palms Blvd (Page 5) in Tampa Palms and TPOST 3.

• Project design in 2020 (using CIP funds on hand) Entries Get Ready • Construction is anticipated to follow in FY 2020-21 For The Holidays (P age 5) The project will include a comprehensive plan to improve the drivability with drainage and pavement reconstruction.

Of equal importance will be the safety elements of the New Shopping and Complete Streets design including: Entertainment (Pages 6 & 7) • Sharrows / bike lanes • Speed-reducing lane widths • Improved crossings for Tampa’s Winter pedestrians at Compton Village for 2019 (Page 12) Coming Soon PAGE 2

It’s Hard To Believe With 90 Degree Days But Celebrating The Holidays ….. Winter Is Coming

The TPOA maintains the same hours year-round. Residents In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Tampa can enjoy Hampton Park and the facilities at Compton Park Palms parks will close November 27th at Noon and as follows: they will be closed all day Thursday November 28th, reopening Friday November 29th. Compton & Hampton Hours 8 AM - 9 PM* Although the parks will reopen Friday, November 29th Mon - Thurs the TPOA business offices will be closed and reopen 8 - 10 * Monday, December 2nd. Fri - Sat Sunday The following schedule is in place for the December 8 AM - 8 PM* holidays: • All parks close at Noon Tuesday December 24th * The Compton Park Pool opens at 9 AM everyday and reopen Thursday, Dec 26th. weather permitting but only if there are residents wishing • All parks will close at Noon on December 31st and reopen on Thursday, January 2nd. to swim. Compton Parties Compton Pool Opening Rules Compton will be bustling with holi- 1. The pool is covered each night with a heat-saving cover. day party activity in the coming 2. The pool will not open until the outside air temperature, weeks. measured at Compton Park with an outdoor thermometer, Please drive with extra care through reaches a minimum of 50 degrees. the parking lots so that no one’s holiday spirit is dampened by an 3. Even if the temperature reaches 50 degrees, the pool cov- accident. er will not be removed unless residents have indicated In particular please observe the no parking rules that they wish to swim at which time the park attendants around the building entrances. will open the pool. 4. If it is raining, stormy or windy, the pool cover will not Holiday Lighting Coming Soon be removed. Tampa Palms will soon sparkle with thousands of tiny lights again.

Opening the pool during the winter months is time consum- The main entry illumination should begin the weekend ing due to the heat-saving pool cover. Safe removal requires after Thanksgiving and the deer and wreaths will soon about thirty minutes. It is suggested that on cold mornings follow during the first week of December. any resident interested in swimming do the following:

• Call Compton Park to inquire if the temperature has reached 50 degrees. • Advise the park staff that they wish to swim and ask the staff to uncover the pool. • Residents should expect that the pool will be open within 30 minutes of their call.

Our Tampa Palms Professional Staff PAGE 3 Tampa Palms Women's Club Enjoys A Festive Finish to 2019

A New Tradition In the Making? A TPWC Tradition Great Bowls of Fire - The Chili Cook-Off Charities Awards & Potluck Luncheon

What a Fall Festival it was! Everyone brought their “A - Thursday, Dec 5th (11 AM) the TPWC will share their game” chili recipes for a Sunday afternoon of great fun and famous potluck luncheon (everyone brings their special great food. treats and dishes) with representatives of the charities that are supported during the year. From Lone Star State fiery to something less incendiary, every recipe was a gem and a R.I.C.H House: (Resources in Communi- great time was had by all. ty Hope) run by the Tampa Police De- partment

A safe haven for youth in the city’s most economically challenged areas.

Kids & Canines: A great, caring organization that helps transform the lives of our at-risk youth.

Heart F.E.L.T. Their name stands for “Feeding Empty Little Tum- mies” Provides food over weekends & school breaks to low-income stu- dents in our area.

Oasis Pregnancy Care Centers: Exists to serve families in need of answers, support & that help Choose One Food Option For Each Member & Guest with pregnancies.

1) Chicken Piccata with Lemon and Capers We donate to their Safe Parenting Initiative that funds 2) Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Michigan Cherry cribs, car seats and breast pumps. Sauce 3) Atlantic Salmon Filet with Maple Glaze 4) Vegan / Vegetarian Menu

RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27th $50 for each member and guest Please complete this RSVP form, mail it & your check payment to: Tampa Palms Women’s Club, c/o Beth Hatfield, 404A Howard Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815 For more info, contact Beth, her phone & email are in the TPWC Directory PAGE 4

Teamwork Makes All The Difference Shared Resident Support

The TPOA and the Tampa TPOA CDD Palms CDD serve the same Clerical Support For TPOA constituency, the owners and residents of Tampa Palms. Operations (25%)

There are a number of ways that the two organizations Personnel √ cooperatively share responsibilities for the common Pro Rata Salary √ good of the community. Park Attendant Management

The most visible facet of that cooperation is reflected in CDD & TPOA Parks the sharing of clerical staff: the CDD’s administrative Hiring √ assistant provides support to the TPOA’s team of prop- Training √ erty managers in the areas of deed restriction and modi- Resident Reservations √ fications correspondence and negotiates the TPOA’s Scheduling √ insurance policies. Staff Salary √ √ Opens & Closes Amberly Park √ These shared services save the TPOA the cost of staffing such a position, and the non-trivial costs of providing Irrigation TPOA Park space for additional staff. Compton Park

Other examples of that cooperation include the TPOA Non-Potable Water (No Cost) √ Community Manager oversees park staff for the CDD’s Maintenance √ Hampton Park, taking pavilion reservations for Hampton Timers & Hardware √ and Amberly parks and managing opening and closing Snipe Sign Pick-Up of the Amberly Park restrooms each day. Weekdays √ These shared services save the CDD the cost of dupli- Weekends √ cate staffing of such a position, which would be substan- Community Newsletter tial even on a part-time basis. Prepared & Printed √

In addition, in many ways Tampa Palms is a hybrid Mailed To All Residents √ community. Tampa Palms is not fully serviced by the 50-50 Cost Sharing √ √ City of Tampa for its municipal needs - such as are the Office & Meeting Storage communities of , or . Meeting Prep √ Meeting Media Storage √ Tampa Palms is also not a fully independent gated com- munity - such as are Arbor Greene, or - Whiteboard Storage √ where municipal services do not include streets, side- Holiday Decorations - Entries walks, streetlights or storm water. Provides Decorations √ Tampa Palms uniquely receives some / many municipal services (streets, water, police, fire, Provides the Power √ storm water, wastewater, streetlights) through Provides Storage For Holiday the City of Tampa. Decorations & Deer √

Similarly, many services are provided by Full Community Resource Guide Can Be Hillsborough County (most notably garbage collection and disposal) but also mainte- Found Online at nance of BB Downs through Tampa Palms. http://www.tpoa.net/Whotocall.pdf PAGE 5 Getting Ready For The Holidays

It Begins With Protecting The Ponds The Entrances Are Ready

Did you know that Tampa Palms is home to many special For the first time since the BB Downs construction began and protected species of wildlife? more than five years ago, Tampa Palms can welcome the holidays with no orange cones, or work-in-progress entry The Tampa Palms community (the TPOA and CDD) amenities maintains a robust program to protect the waters of the State of and does so under a NPDES Municipal The Fall mums Separate Storm Sewer Systems (NPDES MS4) permit are a welcoming which is administered by the Fla DEP. sight, even if the heat is more like The purpose of these protections of the public waters and summer than a environments is in part to safeguard the many species of true Fall. wildlife present in the area, particularly those in the ponds. Trash thrown in the street flows to the inlets and then to the ponds where it damages the water and kills wildlife. The main entries are blazing with colorful There are many levels of “protected” annuals, fully visible • Federal Endangered, across eight lanes of • Federal Threatened, traffic. • State Threatened, or Species of Special Concern. Just a few days after For more information on Eco- Thanksgiving, the red Friendly Tampa Palms go poinsettias will re- online to http://tpoa.net/ place the Fall mums Green.html. as pictured to the left from last year. There you will find a wealth of information on protecting Next, the winter an- our :green: Tampa Palms. nuals will change both the season and You will also find a link to a the colors at the en- guide to the many protected tries and monuments. species at home in Tampa Palms http://tpoa.net/2016ProtectedSpeciesGuide.pdf The holiday lighting will add sparkle to the entries. This year the new pillars and fence will be included.

It’s “lights on” the weekend after Thanks- giving. PAGE 6 New Shopping, Service, Come To Tampa Palms

A Lot’s New - Shoppes of Amberly More Dining Coming

Club Pilates - The Brunchery 15341 Amberly Drive 813 461-6010 17507 Preserve Walk Lane Club Pilates New Tampa offers more than just low-impact, full-body workouts, it includes a range of class offerings According to a very wel- that challenge the mind and body. comed banner, the and Valrico staple, The Brunchery, will soon be moving into the former Boston Market location.

Work is in progress on the building but no opening date has been announced. Glowing Tree Kids Spa 15353 Amberly Drive (813) 442-4558 Mahana Fresh An Enchanted Garden Kids Spa is now open in Tampa 17512 Dona Michelle Dr Palms for parties, fun camps and kids yoga. The team at Mahana Fresh's menu revolves around fresh offerings the Glowing Tree Kids Spa personalizes a plan for the and is based on a build-you-own-bowl format where most magical of visits and amazing birthday parties and guests select their own base, proteins, sauces and top- events, all with kid’s wellness in mind. pings.

The enchanted garden décor, magic mirrors and wall pro- jections help deliver this experience.

The casual dining restaurant also offers up craft beer and even kombucha on tap for those inclined.

Making The Cuts Japanese Ramen Noodles 15349 Amberly Drive (813-515-5726) Ramen noodles, a "foodie" craze that is celebrated al- A brand new, modern and stylish barber salon has opened most everywhere, is arriving in New Tampa at the Walk in Tampa Palms at The Shoppes of Amberly. at Highwoods Preserve, along BB Downs and across the parking lot from Pier 1 and Oliver’s Cycles. Making the Cut offers upscale and stylish barber / styling stations along with a shampoo room and private suites with 4 styling stations and hair dryers. There are ten tele- visions with cable access and Netflix, as well as, a PlayStation 4 and iPads [WIFI equipped] for guests to use. PAGE 7 Entertainment Venues ….. And Nearby

Specialty Grocers and Just Fun

Taaza Market Urban Air BJ’s Mall (Market Square) BJ’s Mall (Market Square) Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park will soon open Work is underway to con- in the former HHGregg location at Market Square. vert the former Staples lo- cated in Market Square to a The City has already is- new market and café. sued permits so work is commencing immediately Taaza is said to mean to transform what was a “fresh” in Hindi and the former but now empty focus of the new shopping/ appliance store into some- dining venue is freshness thing special for New and newness - in the store Tampa, an enchanting and in the café with fresher, indoor playground and lighter and healthier offer- adventure park. ings while still remaining intensely flavorful. More than just a safe and well ”tricked-out” trampoline No opening date has been announced by the owners park, Urban Air Trampoline but they confirm that the permitting is underway. Park has been voted BEST Gym in American for Kids by ALDI’s Shape Magazine, as well as, 17520 Bruce B. Downs Blvd BEST Place to Take Energet- Just “up the road” on the corner of BB Downs and ic Kids and BEST Trampo- Highwoods Preserve, Aldi, is in the process of convert- line Park. ing the former Ruby Tuesday site from a restaurant to a grocery store. City staff review of the plans for the These pictures are 20,000 SF store which require a zoning change, were from other Florida scheduled to complete by Nov 1st. Urban Air Parks.

Aldi’s new stores opened in Tampa Bay in the last few Dates for the un- months include natural lighting, wooden fixtures and veiling of the Mar- expanded refrigeration to house its fresh and prepared ket Square Park foods. Opening date will be announced later. will be coming. PAGE 8 Strategic Value – Tampa Palms Trails and Paths

Priceless Strategic Value Upgrades and Repairs

An element of strategic advantage that Tampa Palms The City of Tampa has completed major reconstruction of enjoys is the community’s substantial network of paths portions of the very important multi-modal path along and trails. This is a network of trails, sidewalks and Tampa Palms Blvd. More will come in the future. paths that is available to every resident and fully con- nects Tampa Palms to the rest of the region including In addition, the City has installed at many locations trun- cated domes which are tactile indicators of end of pave- USF and Wiregrass. ment (such as at a street crossing). These safety improve- • Every resident living on a public street has a side- ment devises for residents help those who are sight im- walk outside their front door. Most gated commu- paired, those using mobility devices, or even texting . nities also have sidewalks.

• These village sidewalks all lead to the boulevards, where there is a sidewalk on one side and a wide asphalt path on the other. The boulevards include: Tampa Palms Blvd Compton Amberly

• The boulevard paths and sidewalks provide shade and convenient benches at key locations:  Huntington-Wellington pond Tampa Palms Bl.  Asbury pond on Tampa Palms Blvd  Mezzo-Palma Vista pond on Amberly  Cambridge pond on Tampa Palms Blvd  TPOA pond on Compton  Enclave entry on Tampa Palms Blvd Connections Outside of Tampa Palms Some residents are surprised to find out how robust the Excluding the village sidewalks, there are 19 miles of path and sidewalks are inside Tampa Palms and equally paths just in Tampa Palms. surprised that the Tampa Palms paths seamlessly connect Tampa Palms Boulevard & Park Trails and Paths to Tampa Palms’ sister communities of: (Miles ) • Tampa Palms North  Shopping Multi- Lit at Location Sidewalk Total  Restaurants M0dal Night  New Tampa Rec Tampa Palms Center / Dog Park 3.16 3.16 √ 6.3 Blvd • TPOST 3 Amberly Dr 2.77 2.77 √ 5.5  Shopping Center  Fitness Center Compton .34 .34 √ .7  YMCA Closed  Major home center 2.7 None 2.7 (Inside) at Night (Lowe’s)

Amberly Park The coup de gras for Tampa Palms residents (the young .17 Only Path √ .17 (Inside) and fit ones) is that they can walk, jog or bike on multi- modal paths south along Bruce B Downs to USF or north River Park Closed .77 .77 along Bruce B Downs to Wiregrass Mall . Trails (Inside) at Night Along BB 1.4 1.4 √ 2.8 Downs in TP Total 11.31 7.67 18.98 PAGE 9 Tampa Palms Country Club A Place To Celebrate Everything

Ticket Access Is Awesome

Don’t forget your Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club membership doesn’t stop with great golf, tennis, swimming and dinning.

Your membership also provides access to tickets to your favorite venues in- cluding sports, theater, concerts in Tampa and elsewhere. For more information about your ticket line, simply call Michelle Williams at 813.632.1672. Charity Golf Tournament - November 11th

Funds raised by this tournament and back- yard barbeque support our veterans who suf- fer from disabilities, especially PTSD.

Tampa Palms mem- bers who are veterans enjoy free entry to this tournament!

Just bring your DD- 214, VA card or your military ID.

For info Jessica Scheibe at 813-972-1991 x 5018.

At Home or In The Club The Club Makes Thanksgiving A Breeze

Dinner for family and friends can be so easy, with two deli- cious choices; take home a ready to serve dinner for a truly no fuss option, enjoy the Thanksgiving Buffet. Serves 8-10 $175.00++ Order By Nov 21st 813.972.1991 ext. 5006

Reservations are Santa Claus Is Coming to Tampa Palms Golf & required and of Country Club course guests are Sunday, December 15th From 10:30 AM to 2 PM welcome! Reservations: Call 813 972-1991 X 5018 PAGE 10

Community Director: Jo Ann Conrad Rotary Club of Senior Property Manager: Bonnie French New Tampa Property Manager: Brian Koerber

Purple Pinkies For A Cause 16101 Compton Drive M-F 9 AM - 5 PM Phone: 977-3337 On Friday, Oct. 25th, the Rotary Club of New Tampa cele- Fax: 978-8067 brated World Polio Day by members painting pinkies pur- E-Mail: [email protected] ple to promote and raise awareness of Rotary International’s Web Site: www.tpoa.net eradication of Polio on this special day dubbed World Polio Day. Board of Directors Bill Edwards, President 977-3337 When three of Rotary New Tampa members went to India Tracy Falkowitz, VP 977-3337 last year to assist with the Polio Eradication Program, the Ernie Angelilli, Secretary 977-3337 way they could tell a child had received the polio vaccine Jake Schoolfield, Treasurer 977-3337 was to paint their pinkie finger purple. This practice was Sally Fuson, Director 977-3337 then emulated by Club members in raising funds to counter- CDD act polio in the future. 16311 TP Blvd. West Maggie Wilson, Consultant Vice-President Lesley Zajac challenged all members to Phone: 977-3933 have their pinkies painted purple and she donated $1.00 for Fax: 977-6571 every pinkie painted. Other club members matched her E-Mail: [email protected] challenge with equal donations, as well as, other donations the group were able to raise - almost $800 for Polio Plus! CDD Board of Supervisors Gene Field (Chair) 977-1162 Jake Schoolfield 977-3933 Jim Soley (Vice Chair) 220-3200 Jessica Vaughn 977-3933 A. Michael Gibson 977-3933

ABM (Landscaping ) Joe Laird, Project Manager 267-1756

Tampa Palms Parks Compton Park 972-0897 President Ann Wade mentions how proud she is to be the Hampton Park 972-5699 leader of this Club! Rotary New Tampa meets every Friday River Park 971-6241 morning at 7AM at the Tampa Palms Country Club. Police & Fire 911 Ann states, “Join us at Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club Non-Emergency Police 231-6130 any Friday morning at 7:00 AM. You will be glad you did. Non-Emergency Fire 223-4211 The entire club looks forward to meeting you!” 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 Garbage & Recycle Collection 248-2820 Water Department 274-7400 New Tampa Rec Center 975-2794 Storm Water (Floods or Dumping) 274-3101 YEAR END 2019 November 2019 Calendar 1 2 5 Private Event 10 Private Event (2) SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI5 Private Event 5SAT Private Event (2)

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9 Private Event 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 9 Private Event 10 TPWC Bridge 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 9 Private Event 1 Private Event 6 Chess Club 10 Private Event 2 Private Event 5 Private Event 10 Private Event 3 Private Event 6 Private Event 6 Private Event 1 Private Event 5 Private Event 5 Private Event 7 Huntington HOA 6 Fly Fishing 6 Private Event 5 Private Event

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 Private Event 10 TPWC Workshop 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 1 Private Event 5:30 Kensington 10 Private Event 10 Private Event 1 Private Event 10 Private Event 10 Private Event 6 CDD meeting Annual Mtg 5 Private Event 10 Private Event 3 Private Event 4 Private Event 6 Private Event 6:30 Reserve Annual 6 Private Event 5 Private Event 5 Private Event 6 Chess Club Mtg 6 City of Tampa Mtg 5 Private Event

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 10 Private Event (2) 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 1 TPWC Board 10 Private Event 10 TPWC Bridge 5 Private Event 10 Private Event 9 Private Event 5 Covenants Mtg 5 TPOA Board 1 Private Event 2 Private Event 10 Private Event 3 Private Event 6 Private Event 6 Chess Club 4 Private Event 6 Private Event 5 Private Event 4 Private Event 6 Private Event 6 Sanctuary Annual 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

24 25 26 27 28 Parks Closed 29 30 9 Private Event (2) 9 Private Event 10 Private Event TPOA Offices 10 Private Event 9 Private Event 6 Private Event 6 Private Event TPOA Closed at Closed 5 Private Event 2 Private Event 6 Private Event Noon Parks Open 5 Private Event 3 Private Event 5 Private Event

December, 2019

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 9 Private Event 9 TPWC Meeting 10 Private Event 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 4 Private Event 10 Private Event 2 Girl Scouts 5 Private Event 10 Private Event 3 Boy Scouts 6 Private Event 6 Chess Club 4 Private Event 5 Private Event 5 Private Event 5 Private Event 6 Fly Fishing 6 Private Event 5 Private Event

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 1 Private Event 10 Private Event 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 6 Private Event 4 Private Event 10 TPWC Bridge 5 Private Event 10 Private event 1 Private Event 6 Cub Scouts 6 Girl Scouts 2 Girl Scouts 5 Private Event 5 Private Event 3 Private Event 6 Private Event 6 Private Event 5 Private Event

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 10 Private Event1 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 10 Private Event TPWC Board 10 Sanctuary HOA 4 Private Event 5 Private Event 10 Private Event 3 Private Event 6 Cub Scouts TPOA Board 10 Private Event 6 Private Event 5 Private Event 10 Private event 3 Boy Scouts 6 Private Event 6 Chess Club 4 Private Event 5 Private Event 6 Private Event 5 Private Event

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 9 Private Event 9 Private Event 10 TPWC Bridge 10 Private event 10 Private Event 9 Private Event 10 Private Event All Parks Closed Parks Closed 4 Private Event 5 Private Event 10 Private event 3 Private Event 6 Cub Scouts at Noon All Day 6 Private Event 5 Private Event 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

29 30 31 9 Private Event 9 Private Event All Parks Closed 9 Private Event at Noon 3 Private Event PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID TAMPA, FL PERMIT #1924

Tampa Palms CDD Meeting Tampa’s Winter Village Opens Agenda* Opening Nov 22, through Jan 5, January 8th at 6:00 p.m. 2020 the Winter Village is a great Compton Park Recreation Building place to visit with skating, the Wa- 16101 Compton Drive, Tampa, FL 33647 terfront Café and the Shops of Win- ter Village. 1. Roll Call The Waterfront Café showcases Mise en Place culinary 2. Pledge of Allegiance excellence by bringing seasonal fare, classic snacks, and 3. Strategic Planning holiday inspired beverages to the riverfront.

4. Public Comments The Shops of Winter Village feature 10 boutiques from 5. Board Member Discussions local makers and purveyors offering a gift idea for every- one on your list. This “pop-up” holiday shopping. 6. Project Updates Main Entry Improvements Amberly Improvements Pond & Stormwater Update Park Updates

7. Additional Board Business 8. Public Comments 9. Board Member Discussions 10. Adjourn

* Items may be added to the agendas as needed.

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