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IN THIS ISSUE…
Community Activities.…………...................2, 3 Pedestrians and Crosswalks……......................8
Message from the HOA……...………..……....3 Neighborhood Watch….………...…….…......12
Black History Month...……….……...……......6 How To Prune Frost Damaged Plants..…......13
False Alarm Reduction…….....…....……….....7 Activities Calendar..……..…….…...…..….....15
February 2011
Community Meetings
1. The next CDD Budget Workshop will be February 17th at 6:30PM in the Gathering Room.
2. The next CDD Meeting will be February 21st at 6:30PM in the Gathering Room.
3. HOA Meetings: The HOA Design Review Board will meet at 6:30PM on February 22nd followed by the
HOA Meeting at 7PM. All meetings are held in the Gathering Room.
Arbor Greene’s Annual Family Fun Day
When: February 19, 2011
Where: Arbor Greene Clubhouse
What Time: 10AM to 1PM
It‟s that time again! Arbor Greene„s most exciting event is here again. Please join us for great
food, games and lots of fun.
We will have a tattoo station, carnival games and prizes, a bounce house, a rock climbing
wall, laser tag and much more.
We have a lot of wonderful and fun family activities planned. This is an event you will not want
to miss!
See you there!
Please support our advertisers!
Tell them you saw their ad in the Arbor Greene Gazette!
ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE ● FEBRUARY 2011 PAGE 2
Community Activities
John Brickley, Chairman Avalon
Christine Nelson, Co-Vice Chairperson Estuary
Dorsey Yawn, Assistant Secretary Preserve
Adam Tanenbaum, Assistant Secretary Preserve
Toby Thomson, Assistant Secretary Avalon
Lisa Tesh, President Parkview
Mike Candella, Vice President Preserve
Mike Konicek, Treasurer Landing
Annmarie Miccolis, Secretary Estuary
Betty Jackson, Director Heather Sound
Sheryl Greenlee, Director Parkview
Dhanni Sukhai, Director Enclave
Greenacre Properties Inc 600-1100
Martha Hoffman, Property Manager 600-1100 ex 167
General Manager Harve Turner 991-9226 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Sheena Bee 991-9226 [email protected]
Administrative Mgr. Barbara Koscinski 991-9226 [email protected]
Club Manager Bob Farrell 991-9741 [email protected]
Maintenance Mgr. Gary Smith 928-9226 [email protected]
Aerobics Open
Book Club Diane Wheeler 994-9262
BUNCO Carol Trzaska 994-7312
Girl Scouts Rhonda Hess 929-3062
Infant Swim Lessons Emma Grynbal 748-6142
Karate Manny Cabrera 401-4919
Mahjong Julia Rogers 994-2507
MOMS Club Stacie McIntyre 994-9605
Neighborhood Watch Paul & Hally Boucher 453-7295
Personal Training Davida Constant 240-1375
Social Activities Valerie Casey 317-8886
Swim Team/Lessons Julia Lamb 240-9428
Tennis Alan Williams 610-7301
Triathlon Coaching Doug Kugley 995-4628
Yoga Ruben Vasquez 727-771-3612
Zumba Maguie Blasini 732-7011
Stuart Marofsky, President Julia Rogers, Vice-President
Nick D‟Andrea, Treasurer Linda Lewis, Secretary
Robert Hennig, Board Member at Large
Wil Alvarez, Unique Property Services 879-1139
Jeffrey Sbrocco, President Bruce Metts, Vice-President
Gloria Maione, Secretary Craig Silverstein, Treasurer
Robert Winter, Director at Large
Nick Disparte, Rizzetta & Company 994-1001
Arbor Greene Activity Directors
AG CDD Board of Supervisors
Arbor Greene HOA Board of Directors
Arbor Greene CDD Staff
Devonshire HOA Board of Directors
Carriage Homes HOA Board of Directors
Attention New Residents!
The Arbor Greene website:
www.arborgreene.org has useful
information to help with your tran-
sition to our community. You will
find everything from CDD Meeting
and Budget Workshop Minutes,
babysitting and pet sitting, to residents‟ recommenda-
tions for a reliable landscaper. You will also find links to
important City and County services, including Police,
Fire, Schools and Waste Management, etc. Additionally,
there is a community bulletin board to see what is on the
minds of your fellow residents.
Welcome to Arbor Greene!!
The final approved CDD Meeting and CDD Budget
Workshop Minutes are published on the Arbor Greene
website at www.arborgreene.org.
The Arbor Greene Gazette Newsletter
The CDD is attempting to save money by reducing our
mailing and printing costs.
Read your Gazette online. The next month‟s Gazette is
posted on the Arbor Greene Website,
www.arborgreene.org, by the third week of the month.
Go Green!! Save time, trees and money.
If you would like to stop receiving a hard copy of the
newsletter and read it online in color earlier than your
neighbors, please e-mail Sheena, the Newsletter Editor,
at:
[email protected], or call 991-9226.
Free Notary Service for
Arbor Greene Residents
Contact Barbara Koscinski or Sheena Bee
Monday through Friday 9AM-4PM,
in the Administration Office.
Please call 991-9226, before arriving.
Photo ID is required
During 2010,
395 documents were notarized
for Arbor Greene residents!!
ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE ● FEBRUARY 2011 PAGE 3
Arbor Greene Landscape Maintenance
Schedule for February:
February 1st – 6th: Mow Ponds, Apply Herbicide in planter beds for weed control
February 7th – 12th: Fertilize seasonal color with liquid application, cut and remove any
low hanging Oak Tree branches along roadsides and sidewalks.
February 14th – 18th: Cut and remove freeze damaged foliage on plant material, treat turf
for any broadleaf weeds.
February 21st- 26th: Cut and remove brown frons on palm trees, apply fungicide and
liquid fertilize on cold weather damaged plant material.
**An ID tag or Guest Pass is required to use the Com-
munity Center Facilities. All users must be at least 14
years of age and have an ID tag. An adult 18 years of
age or older must escort anyone under 16 to the fitness
& weight rooms. All Guests using the Fitness and
Weight Rooms must have a guest pass that must be
obtained in advance of the day of use.**
Arbor Greene Book Club The Arbor Greene Book Club will discuss, The Help by Kath-ryn Stockett, on February 7th, please join us. We meet in the Gathering Room of the Community Center at 7:00pm on Mondays. All are welcome to join us and/or to make book suggestions for future discussion. Point of contact is Diane Wheeler, 813 994-9262.
Our current schedule follows: Mondays @ 7:00 pm February 7th– The Help by Kathryn Stockett March 7th--South of Broad by Pat Conroy April 4th-- Either Hurricane Punch or Atomic Lobster – both are by Tim Dorsey
Community Activities Message from the Arbor Greene HOA
The Homeowners Association is looking for volun-
teers. If you are interested in serving on the Board or
either of our two committees, please contact Martha
Hoffman at [email protected].
Board of Directors - Meets once a month to review fi-
nancial statements, violation reports, and to oversee the
management of the Association.
Design Review Board - Meets once a month to review
alteration applications submitted by homeowners re-
questing external modifications to their homes. Some
modifications such as painting/paving require commit-
tee members to drive by homes to view paint swatches,
pavers, etc. prior to the monthly meeting.
Violations Committee - Meets once a month and serves
as the hearing tribunal of the Association.
*********************************************
Inspections:
Due to the Holidays and transition to our new property
management company, the HOA has been very lenient
on inspections and property violations over the last two
months. We even offered a one-time grace on fines to
all homeowners that correct any current violations iden-
tified by the previous management company.
As always, our goal is to attain compliance with the
Deed Restrictions, not to collect fines. However, with
the start of the new year, we are back to business. In
addition to weekly inspections, Greenacre Properties
will be performing full quarterly walking inspections of
the community to ensure compliance with all Deed Re-
strictions.
During these quarterly inspections, you may see a team
of property managers equipped with clipboards, wire-
less communication devices and wearing Greenacre uni-
forms walking the community. We hope you'll wave
and say hello to these nice people as they strive to keep
our community beautiful.
MOMS Club Ever feel like you're the only mother who stays home?
You are not alone! Join the MOMS Club of New
Tampa. It‟s a great way for you to meet other at-home
mothers in the area, as well as a great way for your chil-
dren to meet new playmates and engage in stimulating
activities while encouraging their social skills.
We offer support for at-home mothers through:
* Planned monthly activities calendar
* Age-appropriate playgroups for your child(ren)
* Monthly Moms' night out
* Service projects within the community
For more information contact us via:
Email: [email protected].
Website: www.momsclubnewtampa.webs.com. The
next meeting is February 10th from 7-10PM, in the
Gathering Room.
Club and Fitness Pool Hours!!
Fitness Pool Winter Hours
November-March
Day Open Close
Mon-Fri 6:30 AM 9:00 PM
Sat 9:00 AM 9:00 PM
Sun 9:00 AM 7:00 PM
ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE ● FEBRUARY 2011 PAGE 4
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SATURDAY 9AM TO 9PM
SUNDAY 9AM TO 7PM
Proof of residence is required.
Please do not use the barcode lane with-
out a working barcode.
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The History of Valentine's Day
There are varying opinions as to the origination of Valentine's Day. Some
experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman, who was mar-
tyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269
A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legends also
say that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailor‟s daughter, who
had become his friend, and signed it, "From Your Valentine". Other ver-
sions of the story state that St. Valentine served as a priest at the temple
during the reign of emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed
for defying him. In 496 A.D., Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to
honor St. Valentine.
Gradually, February 14th became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became the patron saint
of lovers. The date was marked by sending poems and simple gifts such as flowers. There was often a social gather-
ing or a ball to celebrate the occasion.
In the United States, Miss Esther Howland is given credit for sending the first Val-
entine's Day cards. Commercial valentines were introduced in the late 1800's and
now the date is very commercialized. The town of Loveland, Colorado does a
large amount of post office business around February 14th. The spirit of good con-
tinues as valentines are sent out with sentimental verses and the exchanging of
Valentine's Day cards, by children at school.
Works Cited: www.pictureframes.co.uk/pages/saint_valentine.htm
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February is Black History Month
In 1915, Dr. Carter G. Woodson and Rev. Jesse E. Moorland co-founded the Association for the Study of Negro
Life and History (ASNLH). Their goal was to research and bring awareness to the largely ignored, yet crucial role
black people played in American and world history. He also hoped to educate black people about their cultural
background and instill them with a sense of pride in their race. Dr. Woodson, the second black person to receive a
degree from Harvard University, understood the value of education. He also felt the importance of preserving one's
heritage and, upon his urgings, the fraternity Omega Psi Phi created Negro History and Literature Week in 1920.
In 1926, Dr. Woodson changed the name to Negro History Week. He selected the month of February for the cele-
bration as a way to honor the birth of two men whose actions drastically altered the future of black Americans.
Abraham Lincoln, the U.S. President who issued the Emancipation Proclamation was born on February 12th and
Frederick Douglass, one of the nation's leading abolitionists was born on February 14th. Dr. Woodson died in 1950,
but his legacy continued on as the celebration of Negro History Week was adopted by cities and organizations
across the country.
This observance proved especially important during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, a time
when the inhumane and unequal treatment of black people in America was being challenged and overturned. This
prompted the ASNLH, now called the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, to change
Negro History Week to Black History Week. In 1976, they extended the week to a month-long observance. Black
History Month is now recognized and widely celebrated by the entire nation on both a scholarly and commercial
level.
Works Cited: www.biography.com/blackhistory
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ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE ● FEBRUARY 2011 PAGE 7
False Alarm Reduction
The False Alarm Reduction program's mission is to cut the amount of false alarm calls in the City of Tampa. A
high percentage of alarm calls dispatched are false and this creates an undue burden on patrol officers responding.
Officers time management is significantly hindered by these calls as they are not efficiently deployed to prevent
crime while responding.
What is a false alarm? A false alarm is any alarm activation caused by human error or equipment malfunction requiring
police response, with no evidence of an actual crime having been committed.
What are the most frequent human errors that cause false alarms?
Residential:
Incorrect key pad procedures
Failure to train other authorized users (i.e. sitters, relatives, children, houseguest, etc.)
Failure to secure doors and windows before arming your alarm
Commercial:
Use of incorrect key pad codes
Failure to train other authorized users
(i.e., employees, custodial workers, delivery personnel, etc.)
Failure to notify your monitoring facility of unscheduled openings or closings (for businesses using a set schedule)
Failure to update authorized personnel list with your monitoring facility
Failure to secure doors and windows before arming your alarm
What are the most frequent equipment malfunctions that cause false alarms?
Improper application or installation of interior motion sensors
Improper application or installation of outdoor beams
Improper charging or checking of batteries
Faulty equipment (i.e., panels, detectors, keypads, etc.)
Failure to secure doors and windows before arming your alarm
What can you do to reduce false alarms?
Insure authorized users are familiar with your alarm system's operation
Secure all doors and windows prior to arming your alarm
Be aware of changes in the environment (i.e., new animals, design changes, seasonal decorations. plants, etc.) that might
have an impact on your alarm
Notify your monitoring facility of any changes (i.e., houseguests, name changes, new employees, employee terminations,
etc.)
What are the fines associated with false alarms? Security system owners will be fined for false alarms that occur within a one year period and to which law enforcement per-
sonnel have been dispatched:
1st and 2nd occurrence– warning notice
3rd occurrence- $75 fine
4th occurrence- $100 fine
5th occurrence- $150 fine
6th occurrence- $300 fine
7th occurrence and above- $500 fine per incident
Persons who fail to pay the fines will be required to appear before the Code Enforcement Board/ Special
Magistrate, which could assess liens against the owner’s properties. If an appeal is not successful, peti-
tioner’s will be required to pay the fine and administrative costs. Works Cited: http://www.tampagov.net
ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE ● FEBRUARY 2011 PAGE 8
Attention Residents: Strict Enforcement of Parking and Traffic Laws in Arbor Greene Pedestrians and Crosswalks– It’s The Law
Effective immediately, the Tampa Police Department officers will be
strictly enforcing the “No Parking” and the posted speed limit of 30
MPH laws in Arbor Greene. Parents taking their child or children to a
bus stop should not park within 30 feet of an intersection or “round-a-
bout” circle or where “No Parking” signs are posted. TPD will begin to
give citations, not warnings for violations. Why not give your child or
children some exercise and the unique experience of letting them walk to
the bus stop area. Remember how we parents, when we were
young, would walk in the snow for miles to get to school. Let them at
least experience the part where they walk to the bus stop. What an ex-
perience they will have.
Speeders beware: For the safety of our residents and children that may
not think about the danger of crossing the roads or playing near the
street, TPD will be monitoring the streets in the community and enforcing the posted speed limit. Drivers should
pay close attention to the crosswalks in the community and ensure they “Yield to Pedestrians” in the crosswalk. A
recent survey by the Arbor Greene CDD staff revealed two thirds of drivers were not yielding to pedestrians in the
Devonshire crosswalk. TPD will be enforcing the state law regarding crosswalks and drivers not obeying the law.
The state law that applies within Arbor Greene is as follows:
FSS 316.130 (7c) states “When traffic control signals are not in place or in operation and there is no signage indi-
cating otherwise, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so
yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway
upon which the vehicle is traveling or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the
roadway as to be in danger. Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead
pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.”
For resident walkers and runners, please don’t assume a vehicle will yield or stop for you when you begin to
cross a street.
FSS 316.130 paragraph 8 states: “No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or
run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield.” Make certain the vehicle
driver sees you before you cross the street. Runners should use the sidewalks and not run in the streets.
Arbor Greene has four (4) designated crosswalks on two of our most heavily traveled roadways. Two crosswalks
are on Arbor Greene Drive, one at Devonshire Lake Drive intersection and one at the Community Center entrance
at the intersection at Arbor Wind Drive. The other two crosswalks are located on Arbor Creek Drive at the intersec-
tion of Avalon Lane and the remaining crosswalk is located at the intersection of Arbor Run Drive. These cross-
walks provide a safe and convenient area for our residents to cross the streets, but only if vehicle drivers adhere
to the Florida State Statues.
The Arbor Greene CDD Staff conducted a crosswalk study at the Devonshire crosswalk. The study was conducted
from 5:00 am until 8:00pm. During that time, 6,674 vehicles entered and exited Arbor Greene. 44 pedestrians
crossed the crosswalk during the 15 hour time period that the study was conducted. Only 37% of the vehicle
driver's yielded to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
In order to keep our neighborhoods safe, we as a community need to be more aware of our surroundings. The na-
tional average for pedestrian deaths is 1.59 deaths per 100,000 people. Whenever approaching a crosswalk you
should always slow your vehicle down to give yourself enough time to check and see if there are any pedestrians
waiting to cross or starting to cross.
For our residents sake, why not drive 25 MPH and provide a margin of safety for our kids and elder residents?
Let‟s all be more considerate of others and follow the established laws and get along better together.
Not only is it important for us to yield to pedestrians for our safety and for our families safety, it is also the
LAW! You have heard it before; TEAM Together, Everyone Accomplishes More. Just do it!
ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE ● FEBRUARY 2011 PAGE 9
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Home Owner’s Beware
On December 28, 2010 at approximately 7:30PM, the club
attendant on duty, observed three young males, two white,
one non-white, arrive at the Club on bicycles. They entered
the Club through the locker room. The attendant heard them
in the locker room, checked for IDs and none had one. Since
they did not have ID tags, they were requested to leave the
Club. They then left, but were later found in the locker room
again. After being asked again to leave, they apparently re-
turned and burned a hole in the shade/window curtain. A
resident user told the attendant about the damage. The shade
will have to be replaced.
The Tampa Police Department (TPD) was called and re-
sponded at approximately 8:50PM and a police report was
made. TPD had an arson crime investigation unit in the area
and they responded also. TPD was provided a video of the
three youths from our outside camera. TPD did stop and
question several youths on bikes in the community. One resi-
dent from the Landing called the morning of 12-29-10 inquir-
ing about the vandalism as her kids were questioned by TPD.
She also stated some of her Christmas decorations were damaged the night before. This was the second incident this
past holiday season of decorations being damaged.
Additionally, our maintenance assistant checked the parks the following morning and found the picnic table top, in
the Trace park damaged by a fire. The plastic coating was burned off.
The three youths returned to the club the following morning and the Arbor Greene club manager recognized them
from the security tapes. TPD was called, questioned them and one admitted to the Club crime. Later, another one
admitted to the Trace playground crime. All three were arrested and taken to Juvenile Detention. None of the three
live in Arbor Greene, each was issued a trespassing warrant which forbids them from returning to Arbor Greene.
Our security cameras helped us ID and solve these crimes. At least, we have a chance of being reimbursed for the
damages. Had our security not been working, the three youths may have committed more crimes in the commu-
nity. In fact, more damage was subsequently found to the Trace and Landing Monument signs and the Landing bas-
ketball court. Also, having the additional club attendant checking ID tags proved helpful. Thanks to our CDD Staff
for their help in reporting the incidents and following up.
* If you observe suspicious behavior, please call the Tampa Police at 813-231-6130. However, if you think a crime
has occurred or is about to happen against person(s) or property, then immediately dial 9-1-1. In either case, DO
NOT confront the individuals and do call from a safe location, i.e., do not allow the suspects to see you on your
phone or see you coming from your home, etc.
Let's try to make Arbor Greene a place where AG residents watch for criminals and report them to the Tampa po-
lice ... let's discourage criminals from thinking AG is an easy place to commit a crime and get away with it. AG is
our community and we want criminals to avoid our community.
Overall, Arbor Greene is a safe and relatively secure community. Never the less, we have had several incidents of
vandalism in our community, which are crimes that cause residents or Arbor Greene CDD to spend money to repair
the damages/loss of property. We, as residents, recognize who belongs in our neighborhoods and who does not re-
side here. We can help the Tampa police in their efforts to decrease future incidents of vandalism if we look for sus-
picious person(s) or behavior and call the TPD.
Why not join the Neighborhood Watch Association and play an active part in preventing crime in our
neighborhoods. Call Paul or Hally Boucher at 453-7295.
ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE ● FEBRUARY 2011 PAGE 11
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A Message From the Neighborhood Watch Directors
Hello Arbor Greene neighbors. We hope you and your family had a happy
and safe holiday season. Now that we have started a new year, we want to
tell you about the benefits of joining Arbor Greene‟s (AG) Neighborhood
Watch Association (NWA). We want to encourage other AG residents to
become involved in improving our community‟s safety and security, espe-
cially in our continuing poor economy, criminals are looking for property to
steal. Unfortunately, during the past year, some AG homes, garages, and fa-
cilities were burglarized and vandalized. By working together, we can help
limit further opportunities for criminals, keeping our community safer and
making AG a better place to live.
AG NWA is an all-volunteer program by and for AG residents. Our group‟s
membership is slowly growing; increasing our members‟ security awareness
and helping to deter criminal activity in AG. You too can join the group and
be involved at varying levels of participation. At the most basic level, you
can join the NWA e-mail distribution group. Becoming a member of the
NWA e-mail distribution group does not obligate a resident to engage in any other NWA activities. Simply e-mail
[email protected] with your full name and the sub-community which you live in (e.g., The Land-
ing, Trace, Estuary, etc.). As an e-mail member, you will receive Tampa Police Department (TPD) criminal activity
reports for North Tampa, along with relevant security tips meant to prevent or deter similar crime. You will also re-
ceive basic home security tips as well as seasonal security information meant to prevent various crimes. We also
send out alerts which we receive from the TPD and other law enforcement agencies about criminal activities in the
Tampa area. AG e-mail distribution members also provide us with data regarding suspicious or criminal activities
which are then shared with other e-mail members and the TPD.
As a member of the NWA or just a concerned resident, the TPD encourages all of us to be their “eyes and ears” by
actively watching who is in our neighborhood. Some criminals will pose as repairmen or delivery persons, so we
need to keep an eye out for these perpetrators. The TPD does not know who belongs in our community, and they
will normally send a police unit to check out suspicious persons if we call the TPD suspicious activity number (813-
231-6130). If a crime is about to happen or has occurred against any person(s) or property, immediately dial 9-1-1.
In either case, call TPD from a safe distance and do not confront these individuals. Please see the AG Club Atten-
dant for your free refrigerator magnet which contains these and other important phone numbers.
An additional way to participate in NWA activities is to request us to coordinate a TPD Roll Call near your resi-
dence or somewhere within your community. TPD patrolman meet for shift-changes and briefings within various
Tampa communities as part of their daily duties; these are known as Roll Calls. This is a great opportunity encour-
aged by TPD Chief Jane Castor to provide TPD presence in areas prone to varying levels of criminal activity. The
Roll Call allows AG residents a brief chance to interact with TPD officers and provides a visual deterrent to crimi-
nals.
Members of AG NWA are only authorized to officially patrol their community after attending the mandatory TPD
Mobile Training course. This class provides details regarding laws and permitted activities of an NWA patrol. With-
out this training, a resident is not officially authorized to patrol a community due to potential civil/criminal liabili-
ties and lack of support. However, AG residents should continue to feel comfortable to enjoy walks, jogs, and bike
rides through the community with their cell phones. As concerned citizens, AG residents are encouraged to contact
the TPD in response to any observed suspicious or criminal activity while enjoying these treks through our commu-
nity.
If you have any questions regarding the information in this article, please e-mail the address above.
Thank you for your time and we encourage you to become involved in your AG NWA!
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How to Prune Frost Damaged Plants in Florida
Pruning frost-damaged plants is often a necessary task, especially with tropical and
sub-tropical plants that may be permanently damaged by freezing temperatures. In
Florida, pruning frost-damaged plants is mainly done in the spring, though there may
be times when it can be done earlier. As with any type of pruning, you could run the
risk of damaging a healthy plant if it is not done properly.
Instructions for Pruning Florida Plants: 1. Make sure the damage is frost-related and not a result of insects or disease. Flor-
ida has many insects that feast on trees, and fungus can also be a problem there. De-
termine whether the damage is frost-related by inspecting where the damage has
taken place. Outside leaves are more susceptible to frost damage than leaves located
closer to the core of the plant.
2. Wait until spring, or at least after the last chance of frost in Florida has passed,
before pruning. This is generally in the beginning of March for the central region of
the state.
3. See where the new growth has taken place. This is another reason to wait until the
weather begins to warm up and new buds appear. If branches show no signs of life past a certain point, then they are probably dead from
that point and should be cut back to where the living tissue is located.
4. Make a small incision in the bark of the plant if you cannot tell if the tissue is living or dead. Dead plant tissue in the cambium layer will
be darker in color, whereas live plant tissue will most likely be some type of green color, or at least a lighter color than most dead tissue.
The cambium layer is just inside the outer bark.
5. Prune out dead areas by making crisp and clean cuts, but be sure not to overdo it. Many Florida plants may drop leaves during a particu-
larly cold period, but the underlying vascular system of the plant may remain very vital.
Be patient in waiting for new growth, as it may take longer for frost-damaged plants to come back in the spring, even
longer than is typical for Florida vegetation.
Works Cited: http://www.ehow.com/how_5630153_prune-frost-damaged-plants-florida.html
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The Tennis Court Reservation System is Required for Advanced Reservations. Just go to www.arborgreene.org and follow the link and the instructions to register on the site and you‟ll be all set. If you don‟t make a
reservation, you can sign up on the reservation sheet at the sun shelter bulletin board at Court #1. You must sign up to use a court. Court
reservations are held for 10 minutes, after that, they become open/available. Children under 14 must be with an adult 18 years or
older. ID tags are required for all residents and members. Residents must accompany all guests without a guest pass. Save Electricity! If no
one is waiting for your court, please turn off the lights.
Arbor Greene Tennis Leagues Interested in fun, organized and competitive tennis? Arbor Greene has several teams that may be just what you‟re looking for!
If you have not played in a few years and would like to get back into it, please contact any of the Captains below for more in-
formation. If you're wondering what your "level" might be, find out on this website describing the NTRP Playing Levels:
http://www.usta.com/leagues/custom.sps?iType=931&icustompageid=1655
NB: Teams are in season now Type Time of Day USTA Level Captain(s) Email
Women's Day (Mon) 3.0 Beth Keenan [email protected]
Women‟s Eve (Tue) 3.0 Theresa Mays [email protected]
Women's Day (Thur) 3.5 Open as of 8/5/2010
Women‟s Eve (Thur) 3.5 Eileen Farrell [email protected]
Women's Eve (Thur) 4.0 Sue Busk [email protected]
Women's Day (Wed) ALoT team 1 MaryJo Lefcourt [email protected]
ALoT team 2 Caralyn Paul [email protected]
ALoT team 3 Beth Hart [email protected]
Note: ALOT teams are full, except for subs
Men's Day (Sat) 3.5 Jeff Bone [email protected]
Men's Day (Sat) 4.0 Bob Farrell (and) [email protected]
Paul Williams [email protected]
Mixed Day (SUN) 6.0 Open as of 11/17/10
Mixed Day (SUN) 7.0 Sylvain Gauthier [email protected]
Mixed Day (SUN) 8.0 Paul Williams [email protected]
USTA FLEX You choose 3.0-4.0 None [email protected]
Come join in the fun! Questions? Please call Alan Williams, Tennis Director at 610-7301 or Bob Farrell, Club Manager at
991-9741.
Up Coming Tennis Events:
2/26-28 USTA National Junior Open Boy’s and Girl’s 18
Some of the best juniors in the nation will be here. Come out and
watch.
5/14-16 Arbor Greene Adult NTRP Tournament
We Need Volunteers!!! Free T-Shirt
Would you like to see some of best boy‟s and girl‟s 18 & under tennis players in the country play up close? You can
during the Arbor Greene USTA National Open Feb 26-28. This is Arbor Greene's 11th year of hosting the event and
we are looking for volunteers to help with monitoring the courts, run the tournament desk, court maintenance and
player check in.
If you would like to help, please see Alan. All volunteers receive a free tournament t-shirt.
Come on out and let‟s make this one of the best events in the county.
Paul Zack Wins K-Swiss Singles Championships – Congratulations!!!
Winter Clinics Starting Back
Junior and adult tennis clinics have started back. Come on out and join the fun. If you have any questions, please
contact Alan Williams at 610-7301.
ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE ● FEBRUARY 2011 PAGE 15
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Fitness Pool
Residents Swim
Hours ( No Swim Teams)
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Saturday and Sun-
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9-10AM
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& 1-4PM
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4PM TBAY FP
5:30PM Math AR Class
7:30PM Zumba AR
Deadline for March
Newsletter & Website
2
9AM Zumba AR
4PM TBAY FP
3
4PM TBAY FP
5PM Math Class AR
6PM Yoga AR
7:30PM Zumba AR
4
4PM TBAY FP
5
9:45AM Math Class AR
6
7
9AM Zumba AR
4PM TBAY FP
6PM Yoga AR
7PM Book Club GR
8
4PM TBAY FP
5:30PM Math Class AR
7:30PM Zumba AR
9
9AM Zumba AR
4PM TBAY FP
10
4PM TBAY FP
5PM Math Class AR
6PM Yoga AR
7PM Moms Club GR
7:30PM Zumba AR
11
9AM Zumba AR
1PM Mahjong GR
4PM TBAY FP
12
9:00AM TBAY FP
Limited Lanes
9:45AM Math
Class AR
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14 Happy Valentine’s
Day
9AM Zumba AR 10AM Bunco GR
4PM TBAY FP
6PM Yoga AR
15
4PM TBAY FP
5:30PM Math
Class AR
7:30PM Zumba AR
16
9AM Zumba AR
2:30PM Girl
Scouts GR
4PM TBAY FP
5PM Girl Scouts GR
17
4PM TBAY FP
5PM Math Class AR
6PM Yoga AR
6:30PM CDD GR
Budget
Workshop
7:30PM Zumba AR
18
9AM Zumba AR
1PM Mahjong GR
4PM TBAY FP
19
9:45AM Math
Class AR
FAMILY FUN DAY
10AM-1PM
AG CLUBHOUSE
20
21
9AM Zumba AR
4PM TBAY FP
6PM Yoga AR
6:30PM CDD
Meeting GR
22
4PM TBAY FP
5:30PM Math
Class AR
6:30PM DRB GR
7PM HOA
Meeting GR
7:30PM Zumba AR
23
9AM Zumba AR
4PM TBAY FP
7PM Bunco GR
24
4PM TBAY FP
5PM Math Class AR
6PM Yoga AR
7:30PM Zumba AR
25
9AM Zumba AR
1PM Mahjong GR
4PM TBAY FP
USTA National Jun-
ior’s Open
Boy’s and girl’s 18
26
9:45AM Math Class AR
USTA National Jun-
ior’s Open
Boy’s and girl’s 18
27
28
9AM Zumba AR
4PM TBAY FP
6PM Yoga AR
AR - Aerobics Room
CC - Community Center
CDD - Community
Development District
DRB - Design Review
Board
FP - Fitness Pool
GR - Gathering Room
HOA - Home Owners
Association.
TBAY -Tampa Bay
Aquatics Swim Team
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