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BreezesThe Tropic IslesNovember2019Published by On Trac Publishing, P.O. Box 985, Bradenton, FL 34206 (941) 723-5003Tropic Isles 1503 28th Ave. West Palmetto, Florida 34221 (941) 721-8888 Website: www.TropicIsles.netMeet Your New NeighborsBy Cindy ShawPlease welcome Gerry Hammer and Mary Beth Hertelat 43 Montego Dr. They will bepart-time residents from Tuftonboro, New Hampshire. They havea blended family of six childrenand seven grandchildren.Gerry is the owner of BedrockExcavation in the Lakes Region of NH and enjoys the warm winterweather in Florida while the ground is still frozen in New Hampshire. Mary Beth is the Broker/Owner of Northern Exposure RealEstate in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. They both enjoyboating, golfing, walking, and biking in the warmer weather, whilestill doing snowshoeing and downhill skiing in the winter.While vacationing in Sarasota, they visited a friend at River BendCondominiums nearby. They discovered Tropic Isles and rented anRV spot for one month the next year and then for three monthsthe following year. That’s when they decided to buy and movedtheir 5th wheel to their current location. Please give Gerry andMary Beth a warm, Tropic Isles’ welcome.These two happy faces belongto John Vetter and ValerieGruss who will be part-time residents at 2808 14th St. W. Valerie’ssister-in-law lives on MontegoDrive, so she has been visitingTropic Isles since 2007. They decided to purchase an older homeand replace it with a new one in February of 2019.Both John and Valerie hail from Lincroft, New Jersey. Valerie hastwo children—Damon and Courtney while John has 3—Christine,James, and Steven. Together they have 11 grandchildren—Cathryn (12), Colin (9), Kaitlyn (26), Alexis (20), Jenny (20), Aidan (15),Ethan (14), Cal (13), twins Wyatt and Owen (13), and Ryan (8). Intheir former lives, John managed a building materials supply yardfor 36 years and Valerie was a real estate agent for 20 years. Nowin retirement, their interests include playing all sorts of card andboard games. John still enjoys softball and volleyball, while Valeriehas gotten involved in water aerobics. John and Valerie love tolaugh! Please welcome John and Valerie to Tropic Isles.Meet our new part-time neighbors at 334 Terra Ceia Dr. They areDon and Pat Del Brocco fromMidland, Ontario. Their next-doorneighbors in Canada told them allabout Tropic Isles where they wererenting, so Don and Pat decided togive it a try and rented a place lastyear. They liked it so much, that they decided to purchase theirown home. Don’s skills as a builder of new homes for 40 years withhis company, Sunrise Homes, came in handy when they purchasedtheir home on the water.Pat has owned a large retail store and training facility called Firstfor Safety for 28 years and both Don and Pat continue to work attheir businesses when they return to Ontario.The Del Broccos have a blended family of 4 children—Jennifer(44), Jenniffer (38), Cassandra (36), and James (33). They alsohave 5 grandchildren—Ethan (21), Allissa (19), Violet (8), Ocea (3),Sonora (2). Pat and Don love biking, walking, gardening, fishing,and boating. Pat also partakes in yoga and Don enjoys workingout in the gym. Please welcome Don and Pat Del Brocco to ourlittle piece of paradise.Home Of The MonthNovember’s “Home of the Month” is awarded to Mel and PitaOliver at 48 Edessa Dr. Mel and Pita keep their home looking nicewith great curb appeal all year round. Congratulations on beingnamed November’s “Home of the Month”.
Stories In The SpotlightAs told by Joanne MillerThese pictures are of our lake, where we live near the dam (ouraddress is Dam Road) in Deruyter, NY so this is right in front of ourhouse.The dam has a leak in it and if it breaks, it would flood everythingfor 50 miles around. It was a feeder for the Erie Canal. They arefixing it now. First, they let the water down to repair the dam.They set up cameras to watch the dam in case it leaks more. Thelights come on and the cameras take pictures. The pictures go toa screen where someone is watching it all the time. An engineeris there 24 hours a day.Page 2 - Tropic Isles - November 2019Those mounds out there are muskrat houses that remain afterthe water was let down. There used to be trees all along the backside of the dam. They have removed a bunch of the trees already,but they have to remove all of them. Everywhere they removeone, they have to refill the hole with the same material as soonas they pull up the roots. This is a picture of the overflow of thedam.They are pretty sure they will get it fixed without any problems.Jack and I were watching their operations very closely.
Tropic Isles1503 28th Ave. West, Palmetto, Florida 34221The Office is open from 9 AM - 4 PM. The Office will remainopen during the lunch hour. Other than office hours, yourcall will be forwarded to a live answering service. You maycall the regular office phone number at any hour of the dayor night for urgent matters. For emergencies, dial 911.Paul Smith, Co-Op ManagerBarbara Welch, Office CoordinatorColette Martin, Resident ServicesChris Vincent, Maintenance ManagerOffice (941) 721-8888 Fax 941-729-0687Marina 941-729-8128www.TropicIsles.netTropic Isles Co‑opBoard of Directors 2019/2020President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Milly SumlerVice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don StottsSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark KruegerTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff WallaceDirector 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne GeoffrionDirector 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob ShawDirector 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paula JordanTIHOATropic Isles Homeowners Association2019/2020President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry FoleyVice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda DiesingSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen MoritzTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy ReedDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck McGowanDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim NittiDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim WadsworthTIPOA (Property Owners)2019/2020 BoardPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rene BelangerVice Pres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne RandleTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OpenRecording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie AdinollfeCorresponding Secretary/City Liaison . . . . . . Vicki MassaroDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay Lynn DuncanDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brooke KeckDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob WilliamsDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June WyssTropic Isles BreezesPublished monthly and delivered to all residentsEditor:Cindy ShawContributing Writer:Sharon SchumannSend photos and articles to TIbreezes1@aol.comDeadline the 10th of each month for the following month.The inclusion of advertising contained in this newslettersupports the publication costs, but does not constitutean endorsement by the Tropic Isles Co-Op, nor does thecontent of articles submitted by individual residents andthose representing clubs and activities.Letter From The EditorWelcome back to the next wave of snowbirds! The season gotoff to a great start with the Halloween Dance and there’s morefun to come this season. In the months to come, there will bemany activities taking place. Check your copy of the Breezes tosee what’s going on. The new catch phrase is R-T-B—Read theBreezes to find out what’s happening!More and more residents will be returning in the comingmonths and once you arrive you will notice some changes andimprovements to the park to help make your stay here moreenjoyable this season. I encourage you to support the wonderfulactivities Tropic Isles has to offer. Find something you enjoy doingand invite a new resident to join you.New residents! Come out and get involved in the activities—asa volunteer or participant—there’s something for everyone! Trysomething new! Take a leadership role. You’ll meet lots of peopleand make new friends. Get ready for a great season! Let the funbegin!I am always looking for pictures of residents, group activities,and events taking place in Tropic Isles. Send in your photos totibreezes1@aol.com. If you have photos to submit, the deadline isthe 10th of each month for the following month’s newsletter.Photos that are submitted after the 10th, will miss the deadlineand will be used in the next issue of the Breezes, when possible.If you have vacation photos to share, please send them. Thanksto everyone who sent in pictures this summer.This month, we celebrate Veterans’ Day to honor all membersof the Armed Forces who served this country. They served andfought to protect us, to keep our country safe, and to preserveour way of life. Veterans gave their time and risked their lives foryou and me. In some cases, they made the ultimate sacrifice.This holiday originally was called Armistice Day and was firstcelebrated in 1921. In 1954, President Eisenhower changed it toVeteran’s Day, in honor of those who served and died from all wars.Remember to thank our veterans for their service. November alsoreminds us that we have a lot to be thankful for—new friends,family connections, each new day, good health and healing, andthe little things in life.Happy Thanksgiving to all!Thought for the DayIf you are more fortunate than others, build a longer table nota taller fence.Idea To Ponder .The City of Happinessis in the State of Mind.November 2019 - Tropic Isles - Page 3
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Board Of DirectorsEmail Addresses(Clip and save)Milly Sumler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President@tropicisles.netDon Stotts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vp@tropicisles.netMark Krueger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary@tropicisles.netJeff Wallace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer@tropicisles.netPaula Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director1@tropicisles.netBob Shaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director2@tropicisles.netWayne Geoffrion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director3@tropicisles.netImportant InformationFrom The Tropic Isles’ OfficeSIGNING IN AND OUT— Please follow our policy of checkingIN and OUT at the Office when returning to the park or leavingfor an extended absence. To check in/out, all you need to do issign the sheet on the Office counter to let us know. We will try tomake the appropriate change of address in our computer systemwhen necessary. Be sure to sign in when you return.OFFICE HOURS—The Office switched to Seasonal Office Hoursas of October 1, 2019. The Seasonal Office hours occur October-April and are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Office will not closefor lunch.FOB SYSTEM—If you are new to the park, you need to go tothe Office to request a fob. The fob will allow you to enter thebuildings.MAIL CHIMP NOTIFICATION SYSTEM — Mail Chimp is thesystem that has been put into place that will allow the Office theability to instantly communicate with ALL Tropic Isles residents--Co-op, Property Owners, and Homeowners, separately or alltogether. Please give the Office your current email address.INFORMATION FORMS—Please make sure that you have completed an Information Form with all your important information.The Office needs your most current mailing address so that officialnotices can be mailed to the location you designate when you signin/out. Please update your Information Form annually, as well, sothat we can find you if there is an emergency at your home here.It is every resident’s responsibility to do so.OFFICE EMAILS—To contact the office via email go to info@tropicisles.net.NOTARY SERVICE—If you need a Notary, Barbara Welch in theOffice is a licensed notary. The charge for Notary service is 5.00.TROPIC ISLES FACEBOOK PAGE—Tropic Isles has their ownFacebook page. Sign onto Facebook and search for “Tropic IslesCommunity and Yacht Club”. Then hit “Like” and you will get all theupdates. Sharon Schumann is our FB administrator and you cancontact her to post your pictures, fun activities, and interestingevents you want to promote.AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCIES—If you see something thatrequires immediate attention, (i.e. broken water pipe, red lighton the lift station flashing, sewer or electrical issues, etc.) and canbe considered an emergency, but it is after hours that the TropicIsles’ Office is open, please call 941-721-8888. This is the TropicIsles Answering Service for after-hours emergencies. You will beconnected to an actual person who will place a call to the Manageror Maintenance person on-call to handle the situation.Happy Thanksgiving!May the good things in life be yours in abundancethat stay with you all year long. NEW Fall/Winter Office HoursOn October 1, the Tropic Isles’ office switched to fall/winterOffice hours. The fall/winter Office hours occur October-April,9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The office will remain open during the lunchhour.Don’t forget to turn back the clock one hour on Sunday,November 3, 2019!November 2019 - Tropic Isles - Page 5
Manager’s Hour Resumes InNovember 2019The first Manager’s Coffee Hour of the season will beheld on Thursday, November 14 at 9:30 AM in the Auditorium.The Coffee Hour will be held on the second Thursday of eachmonth from November 2019 through March 2020. Cups, coffee,lightener, and sweetener will be provided. As always, the atmosphere at the meetings will be cordial and respectful. The purposeof these meetings is to give me the opportunity to hear what youhave to say about Tropic Isles. We want to make sure that I, you,and the staff are all focused towards the same objectives andso that you, the residents, are having your needs met. I stronglyencourage you to attend and participate in letting me know howto help make this a better community. I need to know what youwant, if I am to have any chance of providing it to you. I hope tosee you there!Paul Smith, ManagerMark your calendar for these dates:December 12, January 9, February 13, March 26Please Keep Our CanalsFree of Debris!In 2012-13, the canals in Tropic Isles weredredged at a cost exceeding 150,000. That dredging provided deeper water access in places where there waslittle to none. Since that time, we have tried to keep our canalsclean and free of any type of debris. YOU CAN HELP BY NOTblowing grass clippings/lawn debris into the canals or streetsand making sure your lawn maintenance provider is aware ofthat as well. If you are mowing lawns for residents in the park,please do not allow grass clippings to end up in the canal orthe street. They eventually get washed into the canals. Moreimportantly, REMEMBER ANYTHING THAT YOU ALLOW TO GOINTO THE STREETS (lawn clippings, sand, gravel, dirt, stones,debris, etc.) will get washed into the street drains and endup in the canal with the next rain or lawn irrigation systemthat isn’t monitored correctly. The canals will start to fill in andthen more dredging will be needed at a cost to the residents.PLEASE DO YOUR PART! EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS!Artists GroupHello Tropic Isles’ artists! New members are welcome. Please join us everyFriday from 1–4 PM at the Yacht Club or alternatively at the Auditorium. Thereare no fees, just a relaxed, casual group of people willing to share knowledgeand enjoy some time together. Please bring your own art supplies and come along. Welook forward to seeing everyone. Contact Cathy Marshall at 941-845-4527 with questions.Cathy Marshall, CoordinatorPage 6 - Tropic Isles - November 2019
Boat Club NewsAhoy, Mateys!! Welcome back to beautiful TropicIsles. Our first Boat Club meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 6th. It will start at 7:00 PM, but come early to help set uptables, socialize, and enjoy a beverage. Salty snacks are welcome.We will be going over the planned activities for our 2019-2020season and signing up volunteers for our annual Spaghetti SupperBring your dues ( 20/couple) to the November 6th meeting, asthey are payable now in November for the season and don’t forgetto bring some cash for the 50-50 drawing. This money goes to buyour refreshments and supplies. Hope to see you there!Sue Weaver, Commodore(**There was an error in last month’s issue of the Breezes. Thespaghetti supper put on by the Boat Club on November 20 isfor members only.)Tropic Isles’ Marina Hours(NEW) Saturdays and Sundays 6:00 AM to 5:00 PMMonday thru Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.2020 Boatyard Parking Stickers Attention All Residents PLEASE REMEMBER TO LOCK THE BOATYARD GATE IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU LEAVE THE BOATYARD. Lock the gateand do not give out the lock combination to anyone. Boat Launch Permits Residents, please pick up a boat launchpermit at the Office. Any resident wholaunches their boat from the boat ramp atthe Marina needs to have a launch permit.Permits are provided free to Residents. Thispermit should be affixed to your boat anddisplayed where it is clearly visible to themarina attendant.(Clip and Save)Injured Wildlife? You can help!If you see an injured bird or manatee,please call Wildlife for Manatee County,Justin Matthews at 941-822-3272 orWildlife Inc. on Anna Maria Island at 941-778-6324. Keep thesenumbers near your phone at home or put them into your cellphone in case you need them.If you currently store a trailer/boatin the boatyard or would like to storeone there, you will need to purchasea 2020 Boatyard Parking Sticker. Boatyard Parking Stickers are available for purchase in the Office. ThePURPLE sticker is valid for the entire year, January 1-December 31,2020. “Reserved” parking is available for an additional 50. Everytrailer in the Boatyard must have a current 2020 sticker placed onthe upright arm or tongue facing the front of the trailer and beclearly visible. The deadline for purchasing your 2020 BoatyardSticker is January 10. To avoid paying a late fee of 25 or havingyour trailer towed, purchase your 2020 Boatyard Parking Stickerfor the coming year before January 10th. The Boatyard has limitedstorage capacity and is available on a first come, first-served basis,so get your stickers early.Kayak-Ity-YakKayak Launch Use RemindersIf you are using the Tropic Isles’ kayak launch,please make sure to do the following:1. Read the directions if you are not sure how to usethe launch.2. Make sure you sign out and erase your name when you return.3. When you lower the ramp, do not undo both ends of the rope.Undo one side, lower the ramp, and then cleat it off.4. If no one else is signed out when you return, please lift the rampout of the water.5. If the ramp has debris on it, please hose it off.Your help in taking good care of our launch is appreciated!November 2019 - Tropic Isles - Page 7
Laughter Is The Best Medicine! I hate when a couple argues in public and I missed thebeginning, so I don’t know whose side I’m on. I had my patience tested. I’m negative. Don’t bother walking a day in my shoes. Spend 30 seconds inmy head. That’ll freak you right out. If you answer the phone with “Hello, you’re on the air!” mosttelemarketers will quickly hang up. If you’re sitting in public and a stranger takes the seat next toyou, just stare straight ahead and say, “Did yo
The Tropic IslesBreezes November 2019 Tropic Isles 1503 28th Ave. West Palmetto, Florida 34221 (941) 721-8888 Website: www.TropicIsles.net Home Of The Month November’s “Home of the Month” is awarded to Mel and Pita Oliver at 48 Edessa Dr. Mel and Pita keep their
