re: expo and taste of the town

If you're looking for something fun for the family to do this weekend, check this out.

 

 

 

Business 2 Business Expo and Taste of the Town

 

 The Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce Business 2 Business Expo and Taste of the Town is this SATURDAY.

 Saturday, June 23rd from 9:00am to 4:00pm at Wiregrass Ranch High School. 

Directions:  From B.B. Downs, go East on County Line Rd. until you come to a split in the road, go left…stay on road until you see the Wiregrass High School.

 

WHAT FUN

The business portion of the Expo will be held in the gymnasium and the taste portion in the cafeteria. 

Outside will be a kid's fun zone, with face paintings, sand art and many more fun activities for the family. 

They also will be holding a New Car Show as you enter the Expo. 

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re: This week in LO June 18, 2007

Hello everyone,

 

With the coming of June the hot weather is definitely upon us. We remain in drought conditions and have to abide by the watering restrictions that are ongoing this time of year. I hope the information that I have passed along in my last two emails has been helpful.

 

Also, the snakes are back. We found a diamond back in our neighbors back yard over the weekend. Please keep your lawns mowed as these snakes do love to hide amongst the tall grass and are not easy to see.

Cotton-mouths are also out in large numbers, if you live around property that has a pond please be very cautious, especially letting your children near the water. These snakes are venomous and can cause serious problems.

 

I have some great news. We are having a Florida-Friendly Landscaping event at the clubhouse in September. There will be guest speakers, and plenty of information that can be helpful to all of us. There will be more information on this not only in the LO newsletter but also in the Pipeline as the day of the event approaches.

 

Some information that I was given by an employee of Pasco County extension services regarding carpet grass. If you dissolve 2 cups of Arm and Hammer powder laundry soap in a gal of water, then put that into a spray bottle. You can use this on your grass where you have problems with carpet grass.

 

I have included attachments - pages 1-3 for the Architectural request form. I hope that all of you will download this and keep it for any outside work that you may be doing. Please remember any outside work done to your property or your home must have one of these forms completed and submitted for approval.

 

I hope you all have a fantastic week. Stay cool..........~.~)

 

Beth

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I would like to say something positive about what I see in L.O.  Much appreciation for the landscaping crews that have been working everyday at getting the shrubs and trees pruned back and the new mulch spread.  As I walk my dog along the sidewalk twice daily, I really have noticed a positive change to the grounds and I want to say thanks to all that were instrumental in getting rid of the old landscaping firm and bringing in the new!

 

Steve H.

Arlington

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Regarding "Fireworks" I don't want to be a party poo pooper but when I find bottle rocks on the roof of my house and all over my yard, it makes me stop and think of my house starting on fire.  All it takes is one to go directly into one of the vents on our roofs.  I believe we should leave the "fireworks" to the professionals and we will all be able to enjoy the Holiday.

How can we do that??? 

 

 I mentioned it last year after the fourth of July that we need to stop the sale of fireworks on every street corner in Pasco county etc.  It's all for our own safety of our families, friends and neighbors.   We need help and idea's to get this done in LO.

 

Also, thanks for the non-bashing e-mails.  It's a relief to just read good info. 

Thanks

Char

Hawthorn

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Heads Up

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Incoming news reports two teen agers, 18 and 19 years of age were arrested for vehicle burglaries in Meadow Pointe Community.  They have been allegedly connected to the vehicle burglaries committed in April and May.  There is a possibility they might have been connected to some of our in Lexington Oaks.  It was also reported, the vehicles burglarized were un-locled and ready for the taking.  As a reminder, please try to remember to lock your vehicle doors and mainly, remembering to shut your garage doors before turning in at night.  Don't make it easy for the bad guys.  These vehicle burglaries took place at 4:00 A.M. in the morning.

 

Thank You,               Sam Fulciniti,     Pres.

                                                        L.O.C.W.P.

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Hello,

I don't know if this email will help or not.  My wife and I were driving home today and from out of nowhere a red ford lightning came up behind us, passed on our right as we were rounding the rotary and almost ran into a truck of workers and had to cut back in front of us so he would not.  After this idiot did this, he proceeded to speed up and was out of sight in a matter of seconds.  I have seen so many emails about the speeding in this neighborhood and apparently it does not do any good.  If a child would have been riding a bicycle he would have been killed.

 

Herbert Reihner

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re: This weeks news June 11, 2007

Hello everyone,

 

June has brought with it the start of the hot summer months. Some advice for anyone working outside, make sure you stay hydrated, take breaks, wear a hat, and use plenty of sun-screen. More and more people tend to work outdoors without following the advice I have just given. It is very easy to get involved in working in your yard and not realize until it's too late. this weather is only going to get worse before it gets better.

 

The Lexington Oaks of Pasco County Master HOA meeting will be held June 13, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. at the Clubhouse.

 

As you recall, last week I ran information on reclaimed water, now here is some important information on Potable water.

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The restrictions are much different for potable water users and the residents of Lexington Oaks need to be made aware that if they follow the previous information, they will be subject to possible fines from Pasco County (outlined below).  I have attached the restrictions for Pasco County for both potable and reclaimed water sources.  I would hate to see a resident receive a fine based on information provided from a community leader.

Fines for this are as follows:

VIOLATIONS

FIRST VIOLATION - There shall be no warning; a $30.00 fine, plus $8.00 court costs, will be imposed by issuing a citation.  The fine can be paid on or before the Date of Arraignment.

SECOND VIOLATION - $250.00 fine, plus $8.00 court costs.

THIRD VIOLATION -  $500.00 fine, plus $8.00 court costs.


Sincerely,


Scott Carlson

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To answer a question asked on the Pipeline:

 

Yes, a new elementary school is to be built at the intersection of Wesley Chapel Blvd. and Progress Parkway.  Here are the basic facts, the new school will be for grades K-5^th, it will be a one story structure, student capacity of 762, and expected to be completed Aug 08. 

 

Peter Hanzel

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CDD Board Seat Vacancy:

 

The Lexington Oaks Community Development District (CDD) is announcing that it has one vacancy to its Board of Supervisors.

 

If you are a resident of the district and wish to be considered for the open seat, please send a short letter indicating your qualifications, and reasons you want to be on the board.  This is an elected position, which became open due to a recent resignation. This is a great opportunity to help serve your district and you will gain personal satisfaction in knowing that you can make a difference. Deadline must be into the district office by close of business August 1st, 2007.

To: Severn Trent Management Company,

Attentions Andrew Mendenhall,

8875 Hidden River Parkway

Suite 270,

Tampa FL 33637

Or E-mail you letter to amendenhall@severntrentms.com.

 

For additional information or determine if your qualified for one of the seats, please call Mr. Mendenhall at 813-781-7330 or 813-632-8048

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Hi Folks,

 

At this time, I would like to invite any residents to a presentation given by Hyundai Dealership of Wesley Chapel, right accross the street from our entrance. This presentation is being held in our Lexington Oaks , Crime Watch Patrol's Honor.  The time and date are  : 

 June 14, 2007 , Thursday at 4:00 P.M.  This will be a great day for our CWP, as well as our residents.  Please try to be there by 3:45 P.M. if possible.

 

Thank You,               Sam Fulciniti,   President

                                                      Lexington Oaks, CWP 

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I was wondering if anyone knew what was happening out in front of us ( the retail/restaurant area) that Speciality Restaurants was going to develop. There are now signs up For Auction and For Sale!  Does anyone from the HOA or CDD boards know what is going on?

Thank you,

J. Trenaman

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Did you know that during WW II there was an advisor to  Churchill who organized a group of people who dropped what they  were doing every day at a prescribed hour for one minute to collectively pray for the safety of England , its people and peace? 
 
There is now a group of people organizing the same thing here in America . 
 
If you would like to participate: Every evening at 9:00  pm Eastern Time (8:00 PM Central) (7:00 PM Mountain) (6:00 PM Pacific),  stop whatever you are doing and spend one minute praying for the safety of  the United States, our troops, our citizens, and for a return to a Godly nation.  If you know anyone else who would like to participate, please pass this along.  Our  prayers are the most powerful asset we have.

ecfederico@verizon.net

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 Beth,
Please add my thanks to those speaking out for leaving the alligators alone to swim in our ponds and sun on our banks.  I couldn't agree more that they should be sharing this lovely habitat with us humans.  We should respect them and they'll respect us.  

Speaking of respect, could we ask everyone how they would feel about a ban on fireworks within 50 feet of our homes this year?  I'm not talking about the little sparklers.  I'm talking about the big, explosive, booming ones that shoot fiery debris high into the air over July 3rd & 4th.  I love to watch the fireworks just as much as the next person, but, let's face it, they are illegal and there are dangers brought on by setting them off in such close proximity to our homes and those dangers concern me.  We have been so lucky, so far as I know, with no fires in the dry woods, but it only takes one and whose houses will be going up in smoke with it?  Already, some people have sustained damage to their screen rooms and bushes.  Pets suffer confusion and terror.   If people want to set off a lot of fireworks or just shoot off a few token reminders of the July 4th holiday, can't we invite them to do it in the soccer field?  Wouldn't it be a little safer there?  I don't know... there's still the fire danger.  Are there any other ideas?

http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/medicalnews/a/fireworks.htm

Thanks for filtering the negative (in terms of attacks and verbally abusive) replies out and leaving the positive & negative (in terms of those who agree that fireworks are too dangerous and those who don't) in.  There'll also be the ones who suggest that no matter what we do, we won't be able to affect this "tradition" and to those I say that if something is of concern to the majority of people in Lexington Oaks, then the importance lies in starting somewhere and going from there, without discouragement and taking heart at each small step toward the goal.

Thanks,
Ann Larkins
Northampton Resident for 4 years with hopes
to be a Lexinton Oaks Cheerer-on-er for life.
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re: Week of June 3rd news

Dear residents:

 

School is out and more of our children will be out and about the community- whereas we always here about being cautious of bikes, skateboarders, and children in the street I feel compelled to bring this to the residents attention. My husband and I were driving down Lexington Oaks Blvd this past week, when a grey compact car filled with kids came flying out of Saratoga in front of us. Where this is a problem in itself, what alarmed us was there were 4 kids sitting on the small trunk in bathing suits and towels, when the car flew out onto the Blvd, the 4 fell off, one did not land on her feet. If we had been doing the speed limit, we could have run over this girl.

 

The teens in the car and the ones that fell off thought this was funny. Needless to say, my husband and I did not. Parents, please talk to your teens. Stunts such as these could leave someone injured. I do hope the girl that fell was not badly injured from her fall. But had this situation been different or darker, the girl could have sustained worse injuries as being hit by a vehicle. Who's fault? These unsuspecting teens or the driver? Just some food for thought. Please be careful on the Blvd.

 

Beth Carroll

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NOTICE:  The Lexington Oaks children's playground will be closed due to construction beginning Tuesday, June 5^th for approximately two weeks.  Everyone can look forward to a new and improved playground. 

 

Thank you,

Peter Hanzel

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You can also pass on to the pipeline, that just because  we see an alligator, that doesn't make it:

1.  A nuisance

2. The cause to call and have him removed. 

The alligator was here before we were, we moved to HIS habitat.

If we had a few more alligators here, we'd have a few less water moccasins, which are far more aggressive than the alligator.

Pete

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Hello everyone,

 

I want to state that I do agree that this community email ought to be for more positive communications and at times there has been a lot of mud-slinging. I hope that this email reply is not taken that way but as a response to something I feel strong about.

 

I basically want to state that I don't understand why people instantly call in a trapper when an alligator appears on the side of a pond or in the water.  I get so anger when I see one of these trappers pulling in an alligator which is 4-5 feet long just because someone has looked out there backyard and seen a reptile swimming in it's natural state. Let's face it, you live in Florida and alligators come with the territory. Give them a break!  I am sorry but only idiots would ever consider walking their pets, or allow their children to play near a pond if they did not know what lied beneath.  Does the community have to baby sit all residents when it comes to basic common sense? I for one find it very appealing to look out and see one of these reptiles sunning themselves on the side of our ponds in the community.  And you can ask any expert in the world and they will tell you that the alligator is more scared of you, then you are of it. You don't even have to be close to scare the reptile back into the water.  Yes, during mating season these creatures can get stressed out and seek out mates by moving closer to yards. But again, you can chase them off easily by making loud nosies.  I don't want to see anyone lose a pet or worse, but I really do not believe that we need to rid all of the wildlife in the community. What's next?  Shooting all the ugly Turkey vultures that eat carcasses in the road and yards? I think we owe it to these creatures to keep our distance and allow them to live.  For anyone who would like to know, I know for a fact that there are trappers who do not spend a lot of time traveling distances to release these alligators they catch, contray to what they tell you. Have you ever followed one after they have trapped it? That would be time and money on their part. Many work with dealers who take them in for meat, research or sales trade.  Don't be so naive. Let's leave them alone and be proud that they are there.

 

Robert Mullaney

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As a side note to the alligators that reside in our ponds...let us all be aware that where there is water there will be alligators, snakes and other creatures that either live in or flock to the water.  With this in mind please don't let your children wade into the waters for any reason.  I would hate to hear that a child in Lexington Oaks was a victim of an attack or worse yet.  Also the pond between Remington and Northampton has various depths, especially the end near the golf course as there is a 'shelf' that drops into much deeper water.   I only bring this up because I've seen several children wading in the pond...not a very good idea.

 

P Castine

 

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I received a very nice email from a resident saying that The Oaks offers Friday night dinners - If anyone would like more information they can contact The Oaks. They are trying hard and it shows. According to my source it makes for a very nice evening out.

Beth

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Peter Hanzel was good enough to send in the attachment regarding Reclaimed Water facts. Please take a moment and read it.....

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My brother shared this with me. It really hit home. So, I wanted to share it, so others could have a better understanding of the soldiers they know and love. (like Dave and Nate!)

 

It's Memorial Day weekend- be sure to thank a soldier, sailor, or airman- or a member of their families. They sacrifice so much so that we can have it all.  

 

Love,

 

Colleen (proud military wife and mom)  

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Anyone who lost a set of keys, I found them in front of Churchill Villas.  Call Steve @ 813-469-0222 or 813-746-5209.

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My husband who is a U.S. Marine is requesting that someone replace the U.S. flag that is located at the recreation center as it is torn in half due to weather wear and tear.   Please replace as soon as possible or remove until you are able to replace.

 

Thank you, and best regards,

Phyllis Kinney

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Our referral website:    
http://www.ajmasters.com/lexOaks.htm

(This is a great reference for anyone looking for a
vendor to do almost anything in Lexington Oaks. It has
referrals for electricians, landscapers, maids, etc.
If this doesn't open up the right page in your
internet by clicking on it, copy & paste the above
phrase into your internet address search bar. 
Created & maintained for Lexington Oaks for free by
neighbor, Mario Levesque.)

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