Northdale Civic Association May

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May-June, 2015 Newsletter
Northdale Civic Association
May 5, 2015
Northdale OWLS
Vocal Gold Entertainment
Bob & Cyndi MacDonald
Style!
Bring a Dish to Share
11 AM
Northdale Park
May 12
NDSTD Meeting
7 PM
15610 Premiere Drive
Clavinova Player Piano – Donated by Golfer’ Grail (P 23)
May 18
NCA Annual
And Elections
7 PM
Northdale Park
June 2
Northdale OWLS
Motown Sounds of Dee
Woolridge & friends
11 AM
Northdale Park
June 16
NDSTD Meeting
7 PM
15610 Premiere Drive
June 15
NCA Board Meeting
Calendar of OWLS Events @
www.NorthdaleOWLS.org
Nettie Thomson and Golfers Grail PGA Pro Jim Wright
Page 9 - Presidents letter: Ann Frisbie
P 11 - OWLS Calendar: Bill Castens
P 8 - Beef ‘O’ Brady’s & Mary JO’s Ads
P 10 - OWLS New Mex. Trip: Sylvia Katz
P 12 - Jimmie B Keel Library Programs
P 14 - Tace “Orleans” Lounge: C Cook
P 15 - Deed Restrictions: F Giordano
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P 16 & 17 - NSTD Report: Nancy Stearns
P 18 - Relay for Life Cancer Fight: May 8 & 9
P 19 - Claywell Elementary: Deborah Kline
P 22 - Hillsborough County Parks’ activities
P 25 - Senior Discounts: Smitty Smith
P 29 - Summer Mathnasium Learning Center
P 30 - Camp Gladiator 2-week Fitness Camp
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NORTHDALE IS A Great PLACE
TO LIVE and to raise a family. Let's
work hard to keep the high standard
of living we enjoy in Northdale. If you
are interested in volunteering, the
Northdale Civic Association (NCA)
has numerous committees that need
assistance,
including:
county
relations, events, deed restrictions,
computers, finance, advertising and
publishing this newsletter.
DEED RESTRICTION
VIOLATIONS
Residents can request an investigation
of deed restriction violations.
Complaints need to be in writing or
submitted online. The NCA conducts
periodic neighborhood inspections
and will act on their findings when
necessary.
Residents can request an investigation
of a possible deed restriction. Follow
the
copious
instructions
at
http://www.northdale.org/ or, if you
prefer, mail us a complaint. Print out a
form on line or pick one up at the UPS
store or the Sheriff's station in the
BOCC building. Mail it to NCA Deed
Restrictions at 3853 Northdale Blvd.
#374, Tampa FL 33624.
Advertising
*
The Northdale Civic Association is a
volunteer organization of concerned
citizens whose mission is to make
Northdale a better place to live and
increase property values by providing
assistance in enforcing the deed
restrictions
to
which
each
homeowner is legally subject.
The NCA is also the organized voice
of Northdale, and represents
residents when issues affecting
Northdale are raised by Hillsborough
County, the State of Florida and
other governing bodies.
The NCA issues this Newsletter and
organizes the following events and
programs: Welcome Wagon Program;
Easter Egg Hunt; Community Garage
Sales; Family Fun Festival; Northdale
Pumpkin Run; Holiday Decorating
Contest; Meet the Candidates; and
the Northdale OWLS (Older, Wiser,
Lively, Seniors). Board Meetings are
open to the public.
HOW TO JOIN THE NCA
Forms are available in each edition of
the Northdale Newsletter. There are
forms 0n-line @ www.northdale.org
Annual membership is only $35
HOW TO JOIN THE BOARD
When a violation occurs a letter will be
sent to the violating homeowner with
a request to correct the problem.
After a reasonable amount of time
passes, and the problem persists, the
coordinator may contact you with the
available options. Some of these
options could include legal action
against the homeowner.
The NCA will not become involved in
conflicts between neighbors, animal
problems or landscape issues due to
drought.
All members are eligible to run for
NCA Board positions in elections
held each May. Elections for those
positions are made by the sitting
board at the monthly board meetings.
The dates of those meetings are
posted in the Community
Calendar.
Northdale:
A great place to raise a family!
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2015 issue is June 15, 2015. Email
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The Northdale Newsletter is published
bi-monthly by the NCA. If you wish to
submit a press release, editorial or
article, send them to: Jim Plautz, NCA
Editor, 3853 Northdale Blvd., Box
374 Tampa, FL 33624 (813) 968-6867
or jim.Plautz@verizon.net
Northdale Newsletter Staff
Jim Plautz - Editor
Nancy Stearns — Contributor
Bill Castens — Contributor
Frank Giordano — Contributor
Chris Cook — Contributor
Smitty Smith – Contributor
Sylvia Katz - Contributor
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NORTHDALE
EASTER EGG HUNT
The Egg Hunt was a huge success. The weather was perfect. There were over 400 kids attending who enjoyed
the bounce house and the raffle as well as the hunt. The Easter Bunny made a surprise visit so that parents could
take pictures of their children with the bunny. 30 baskets were donated by our sponsors and raffled off along
with one big one for the Mom's. Approximately 4,000 eggs were put out in two areas, divided by age, along
with four golden eggs. Children traded there eggs in for goody bags, and the golden
eggs for prizes.
Thank You to our Generous Sponsors!
Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation Dept.
Amy Greenfield-Keller Williams
Bob Sierra YMCA
Claude Siler-Nixon
Homes for Heroes
Ierna's Heating & Air Conditioning
Jaime Chinea-UPS Store Northdale
John Erb's Service Center
Martha Hughes-Mary Kay
MJ's Mini Mart
Once Upon a Child
OWLS
Smitty Smith Diversified Services
Tanya & Matt's Ice Cream
Walgreens
Whole Foods
Winn Dixie
Thanks to all the OWLS, Park staff, NCA board members and other volunteers that helped make this a success.
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Family Fun Festival Revisited
GoldLevel Sponsors:
Florida Medical Clinic
Jim Browne Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Tampa Bay &
Jim Browne Chevrolet
TitaniumLevel Sponsors:
Camp Gladiator
Easy A/C
Gordon Chevrolet
Lee Electric Gold:
Florida Medical Clinic
Jim Browne Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Tampa Bay &
Jim Browne Chevrolet
Pewter Level Sponsors:
Ameriprise Financial
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Bob Sierra Family YMCA
C1 Bank
Carrollwood Area Business Association (CABA)
Churchill Dentistry
Corbett Preparatory School of IDS
Court Supremacy University
Crunch Fitness
Edward Jones
EF Educational Homestay Program
FAS Windows & Doors
Florida Dept. of Health
Forman Dermatology
Ierna’s Heating & Cooling
Jacobson Pediatrics
John Erb Auto Truck & RV Service Center
Life Path Hospice Chapters Health
Martha Hernandez – Keller Williams Tampa Properties
Mary Jo’s Performing Arts Academy
Mathnasium Learning Center
Maximized Living Health Center
New Power Medicine
Optimal Performance Physical Therapies - OPPT Northdale
Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling
(Continued on Page 9)
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Family Fun Festival Revisited
Pewter Level Sponsors (Continued):
Primrose School of Carrollwood
Professional Pool Solutions
Rance L. Harbor, Ph.D, PLLC
Right at Home
Sports Clips
Walgreens #2975 – Northdale
Special appreciation to:
Express Press – Donation of Festival Flyers
Hillsborough County Fire Fighters Local Union #2294
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation, Northdale Park Staff
Hillsborough County Parks Special Events Staff
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan
Northdale OWLS volunteers
Entertainment and Games provided by:
Gaither High School Marching Band
Gaither High School Starettes
Gaither High School ROTC Program
Lexi and Savanna Cummings
Lovable the Clown (Steve Lynn)
Mary Jo’s Performing Arts Academy
My Superslides & Jumpers LLC
Show on the Road Theatre of Tampa
Steve Lynn (Lovable the Clown)
The Glenn Cummings Band
Restaurants & Food Vendors
Beef O’Brady’s Northdale
Bimbo Bakeries
Costanera Peruvian Cuisine
Casper’s Company - McDonalds
FitLife Foods
Miller’s Ale House
Publix Markets
Smoothie King Northdale
Whole Foods Market
Winn Dixie Market
Wok on By
Festival Photography by
Northdale OWL, Mike. V. Penland
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President’s Letter
The NCA will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, May 18th at 7 PM at the Northdale Park Recreation Center,
15550 Spring Pine Drive. Election for the 2015-2016 NCA Board of Directors will take place that night. The
meeting is open to the public. We currently have two open positions to be filled on the board. NCA Board
Members serve because they take great pride in this wonderful community and want to ensure that it
continues to be a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. If you are interested in joining us in our
efforts, please come to a meeting to learn more about what is involved. The NCA Board meets the third
Monday of every month, except December. Meetings generally last no more than one hour.
On June 1st the 2015-2016 NCA Membership Campaign will begin. Annual dues will
remain $35.00 per household as they have for many years. It is my sincere hope that a
majority of our residents will support the community by making this small investment
(less than $3/month). I want to point out that we are not an HOA with lien rights and
mandatory dues. We count on our residents to voluntarily support the community in
which they have chosen to make their housing investment. We in turn volunteer to
represent the Northdale community and promote the best interests of the residents.
The NCA has been dealing with complaints regarding the large roll cart garbage and recycle
bins that the county provided for automated collection for almost two years now. We
would have to send out hundreds of deed restriction violation letters to address the issue
of these and other trash bins not being stored out of sight on non-collection days. There is
a home where thousands of dollars of exterior improvements were recently made; new
stucco, fresh paint, new roofing, new doors and windows, etc. It looks amazing! However,
the trash bins perpetually sitting in front of the garage just detract and are unsightly.
I want to extend my appreciation to Martha Hughes who did a tremendous job as chairperson of this year’s
Spring Egg Hunt at Northdale Park on April 4th. I hope many of you were able to come enjoy the Family Fun
Festival & Parade on April 11th. Thank you to all who worked so hard to help make it a success.
Sincerely, Ann Frisbie
(813) 968-8460
Email: frisbie_annv@verizon.net
www.northdale.org
Mail $35.00 Payment to:
3853 Northdale Blvd - Box 374
Tampa, FL 33624
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3853 Northdale Blvd, Tampa Fl, 33624
Tel: (813 960 – 4447 Fax: (813) 960-8080
New Mexico the Land of Enchantment
DAVID’S HANDYMAN SERVICES
OFFICE: (813) 961-5432
Cell # (813) 679-0327
 All Kinds of Repairs
 Interior/Exterior
 Painting
All Sorts of Installs & Home Repair!
You are invited to join us on a great eleven day trip to
New Mexico, September 25th through October 5th this
year. We travel via motor coach to Albuquerque & Santa
Fe and enjoy trips to; 1) the Acoma Pueblo (Sky City) a
continuous Native American village for over 900 years, 2) a
guided tour of Santa Fe; 3) a visit to Saint Francis Cathedral
& Old Town Albuquerque before 4) we soar over the
mountains on the Sandia Peak Tramway; to mention just a
few exciting things planned for you. There is ample time
for shopping & sightseeing on our own as well.
We stop in Dallas for a viewing of the Texas School Book
Depository and the sixth floor museum. Included are the
Baton Rouge Capitol Park Museum, the Quarter Horse Hall
of Fame in Amarillo, Texas, the Frontiers of Flight Museum
in Dallas, and the Acadian Village in Lafayette, La. Price
includes R/T transportation, 18 meals (10 breakfasts & 8
dinners), all guide tips as well as driver's gratuity. Price for
a double is $975.00pp and $1,275.00 for a single.
Reservations are now being taken with a $75.00 deposit
(payable to Diamond Tours, Inc). Checks must be mailed to
Sylvia Katz, 4639 Landscape Drive, Tampa, Fl, 33624. OWLS
membership optional. Call Marty or Sylvia with questions
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@ 813-961-5649.
Monthly Meetings on 1st Tues – 11 AM @ Northdale Park
Our Mission is to create a growing network of co-ed seniors, to provide social activities, local events,
travel, entertainment and educational seminars in common interest groups as ways to safely enjoy our
lives.
“A Smile, a Sip of Wine – It’s Sweet Summertime!”
May 5, Tues – Vocal Gold Entertainment: Bob & Cyndi MacDonald style!
May 6, Wed – If you like Antiques Road Show, you will like “What’s Is That Thing?”
May 11, Mon – Florida Hospital’s Emergency Operations tour & lunch on site.
May 18, Mon – Bunco Party Luncheon at Brunchies, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy
May 19, Tues – Tour and Lunch at Boutique Hotel, The Le Meridien
May 20, Wed - Lunch Bunch, Renzo’s Argentine Restaurant (Separate Checks)
May 22, Fri – Show Palace Dinner Theater, Hudson, FL: “A Chorus Line”
May 27, Wed – Rays vs. Seattle Mariners & dine at Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill afterwards
Jun 2, Tues – Motown Sounds of Dee Woolridge & friends at Owls Monthly Meeting
Jun 4, Thurs – Tour & Lunch at Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay
Jun 7, Sun – Carrollwood Players: Five Women Wearing The Same Dress – adult comedy
Jun 11, Thurs – Hot Air Balloon Ride on your Bucket List?… Come Ride With Us!
Jun 12, Fri – Dine at Hooters & Then Enjoy ARENA FOOTBALL: Storm vs. Philly
Jun 15, Mon – Bunco Party Luncheon at Brunchies, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy
Jun 17, Wed – Lunch Bunch at Roux Restaurant (Separate Checks)
Jun 19, Fri – Island Paradise Cruise & Sunset Dinner
Jun 24, Wed – Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays & dine at Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill afterwards
Jul 7, Tues – Cello/Pianist Duo Concert – Theresa Villani & Anne Marie Scotto
Jul 18 & 19, Sat & Sun – “Owls Mango Run” to Historic Seminole Inn & Mango Festival
Jul 23, Thurs – Tour Tampa Fire Fighters Museum & #1 Fire House
Jul 29, Wed – Wed – Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays & dine at Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill
Rays Baseball
For other scheduled events and more,
see Owls website at: www.NorthdaleOWLS.org
Weekly Activities include:
Aerobics Lite, BBOB’s (Bill’s Blooming Orchid Club), Bridge,
Bing-Owl, Board Games, Hand & Foot Cards, Line Dancing,
“Dress A Girl Around The World”, Kazoo Band, Mah Jongg,
Pickleball, Singing Hooters, Table Tennis,
Meals on Wheels Deliveries, & Yoga
Got Questions? Talk to any member of the OWLS,
or contact Bill Castens at (813) 340-9436
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Hours:
2902 W. Bearss Avenue
Tampa, FL 33618
813.273.3652
http://www.hcplc.org
Sunday: 12:30-5 pm
Monday – Thursday:
10 am – 9 pm
Friday – Saturday:
10 am-6 pm
Highlighted events for May and June 2015. Please call the library for additional details and information. See the events
calendar online at http://www.hcplc.org for all library events. Summer Reading programming begins June 8. See special
program brochure for event listings and details.
Gallery @ 2902 Art Display
Art Quilts by the Feather Princesses
*Meet the Artist Reception – Saturday, May 9 at 1 p.m.
Master Gardener: Tampa Gardens of the Past
Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m.
What was gardening like in Tampa in the late 1800s and early 1900s? What plants were grown in Ybor City, at the Plant
Hotel, and Hyde Park? Join Master Gardener Lucy Hoyt and learn a little about Tampa's horticultural history.
Busting the Myths About Antioxidants
Thursday, May 14 at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Certified Dietary Manager Joy Rupe discusses antioxidants, one of our best defenses against disease. Find out what
foods contain antioxidants, what they do, and how to cook to preserve them. Printed handouts will be provided.
*Tai Chi With Bonnie Birdsall
Every Monday from May 4 – June 29 at 1 p.m.
Bonnie Birdsall teaches Tai Chi movements and forms to reduce stress, increase flexibility and balance, and alertness.
Special Crystal Bowls concert with Patricia Nielsen along with Tai Chi on May 18.
Beginner Ukulele Workshop with the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society
Monday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
Join members of the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society (TBUS) for a free beginner’s ukulele workshop!
QuickBooks
Saturday, June 20 – 10:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Join us for an all day workshop providing instruction on the following QuickBooks topics: Introduction, Creating a
Company Profile, Creating Accounts and Inventory, Vendor Transactions, Customer Transactions and Employee
Transactions. There will be one hour break at 1:00 PM. Registration required.
The Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library Carousel Bookstore
is open 7 days a week (except for holidays). Come visit and look for excellent books at bargain prices.
*Programs funded by the Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library
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RE-ROOFS, ROOF REPAIRS & INSPECTIONS
Call 813-933-1776 Today For A FREE
Re-Roof Estimate!
Pay upon completion for most jobs. PayPal and credit cards accepted.
1005 W Busch Blvd, Ste 207
Tampa, FL 33612
www.watertightroofingservices.net
shaun@watertightroofingservices.net
Licensed, Bonded and Insured.
License # CCC1329278
Member of the BBB
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New Orleans Cuisine and Jazz
14380 N. Dale Mabry Hwy
(813) 964-8223
www.tacelounge.com
Just because Mardi Gras is over doesn’t mean we have to stop enjoying the traditions of New Orleans. I’m talking
about some great cooking and some great jazz. Greg and LaToya Brown have created a place for both. The
Browns like to help in the community so TACE Lounge is a non-profit organization. Their profit goes to support
local programs that focus on youth leadership.
The Browns knew that to support a New
Orleans style restaurant you need to
bring in a seasoned pro so they got Chef
Tom Mack. Tom is truly an amazing chef,
having worked for years in several top
New Orleans restaurants and as a cook on
oil rig platforms, where “Those guys
expect it to tastes like Mom’s.” The menu
includes everything from seafood
beignets to Gumbo, and Etouffée to
Jambalaya. Other great dishes include
Shrimp and Grits, Bayou Duck and even a
rare find, Blackened Redfish. Then come
the incredible desserts like White
Comfortable Dining
Chocolate Bread Pudding, Bacon Maple
Praline Cheesecake, NOLA three-layer cake and others. Prices are reasonable and the food is great.
The interior of TACE Lounge is nicely decorated, Greg is an alumni of
USF and allows USF art students to display their artwork. All of the
art is available for sale, the money goes directly back to the students.
TACE Lounge offers live jazz music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Greg’s favorite style is Dixieland. They have a nice stage area and a
bar. You can also enjoy live Mardi Gras and old skool Motown on 2nd
and 3rd Thursdays starting at 7:30 p.m. TACE venue is also popular
for hosting large private events and parties from graduation to
retirement, women’s breakfast, Church functions, etc.
Tace Redfish
Come try TACE Lounge for a great meal and a relaxing time. They are open for lunch and dinner during the week
and they open early on the weekend so you can grab some fresh beignets and coffee. They are closed on
Mondays.
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Deed Restriction Committee Report
When Hillsborough County decided to distribute trash and recycle containers last
year, no one envisioned any negative impact on our community. Here we are
sometime later and many homeowners have yet to determine how to keep them
from an unsightly view. We have heard from many homeowners on how difficult it is to keep them from view
on non collection days. Some say their garages are too full, some say it is difficult to drag them around when a
property gate is not close by and others do not see why they are unsightly. The bottom line is this: trash and
recycle containers must be kept from view on non-collection days. Most of our homeowners make every
attempt to abide by this rule and we feel that if most could do it then all should try. Trash containers especially
those that are parked in front of a garage all week make for an ugly sight and an ugly sight will depreciate your
property values and your neighbors as well.
Vehicle Parking: We receive many questions about extending a driveway. The NCA has no issue with a
homeowner widening their driveway. We only request the extension be completed with the same material as
the original driveway. The NCA feels a driveway extension is better than parking on the grass or blocking the
pathway. It is not fair to a disabled person or a mother pushing a stroller to have to enter the street to get
around a vehicle. Also if our inspectors see an inoperable vehicle in a driveway then County Code Enforcement
will be notified.
This is the time of year when the neighborhoods look bright with nature blooming. It is also the time of year to
get rid of the unsightly mold and mildew. A little household bleach goes a long way to clean up walls and mail
boxes
Unkempt Property: Ladders, barbeque cookers, paint cans, lawn chairs should be moved into a garage or put
behind a fence, but not let out in plain view.
Again the NCA would like to thank the majority of our homeowners that take pride and do care
for their properties. We realize that the majority want to keep their property looking great and
their values up. The NCA will do whatever we can to help achieve this objective and sometimes
we solicit your help with a particular situation. We also have to deal with the Florida
Homestead rules, which limit us at times. We will be seeking help in the near future from the
Hillsborough County B.O.C.C. with this issue and we will keep you posted on our endeavor.
Please remember that the NCA Board meets every third Monday of the month except December. We urge you
to share your thoughts with us by coming to a meeting or even writing to us via e-mail at www.northdale.org/
at contacts.
Sincerely,
Frank Giordano,
Deed Restriction Chairman
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Northdale Special Tax District
NORTHDALE SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT REPORT
Well, here we are back in the hurricane season for the next five months. As
author Mark Twain once said “Climate is what we expect; weather is what we
get.”
Along with the storms come thunder, lightning, tornadoes and waterspouts
and we should all be aware of what to do during these conditions. No place is
safe outside when thunder storms are in the area. When you hear thunder,
lightning is not far behind. Immediately seek safe shelter and stay there at
least 30 minutes after you hear the last sound of thunder. Safe off corded phones, computers or other electrical
equipment, avoid plumbing and stay away from windows and doors.
Tornadoes are possible during the storm season so be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued. Go immediately
to an interior room (closet, hallway or bathroom). The wind speeds inside a funnel can reach 500 miles per
hour. Waterspouts are tornadoes that occur over water. Moor your boat and seek shelter.
This warrants repeating; DO NOT announce your vacation plans on social media. Warn your children not to share
your plans with friends via Twitter or Face Book and any of the millions of ways kids talk to each other these
days.
Wall repairs continue and word from our Administrator is that we are moving
forward and should have an update shortly.
Thank you for your support of our recent community events; the annual Easter Egg Hunt brought fun and
goodies to several hundred kiddies. The Family Fun Festival brought in thousands not only from our wonderful
community but all of Hillsborough County. Your support of our great community is appreciated and how
fortunate we are to call Northdale Home.
Nancy Stearns, President
Carrollwood Culture Center 813-269-1310
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What is the NSTD?
The Northdale Special Taxing District is a Hillsborough
County dependent tax district. The District was originally
set-up under a State ordinance, but in 1992 was adopted
under County ordinance #92-35. The County collects the
taxes for the District and provides the ordinance or
regulations that give authority to the District. Funds are
derived from the County non-ad valorem tax of $130 per
residential unit. Residents in single family homes, along
with apartments and condominiums are assessed $130.
Also, all properties within Northdale boundaries including
businesses and other non-profit groups are taxed based on
an equitable per residential unit basis.
The District is responsible for maintaining the common
areas throughout Northdale. These areas include the main
entrances coming into Northdale, landscaping in common
areas alongside roadways and medians, neighborhood
entrances, the outer surface of the block walls and along the
roadside. The District also maintains selected lakes and
wetland areas along the main roadways in Northdale.
The District is governed by a Board of nine trustees who are
elected by the public or appointed by the Board. Board
members must be registered voters and reside in Northdale.
The trustees receive no compensation for their work. The
Board has hired an administrator to complete many of the
day-to-day details of the district. The administrator is a subcontracted (paid) position.
Although the District does maintain the common areas in
Northdale, there are many areas that the District does not
control. The District does not maintain roads, street
lighting, street signs, or utility lines. Also, the District does
not maintain private property or enforce deed restrictions.
Deed restrictions are enforced by the Northdale Civic
Association (NCA). The District and the Civic Association
are two different and separate bodies. The District is a
public governmental body and the Civic Association is a
private association of Northdale residents. Only the Civic
Association has authority to issue deed restriction warnings.
Northdale Special Taxing
District
Board of Trustees
Nancy Stearns - President
Bill Castens - Vice President
Russ Mansfield -Treasurer
Don Hachey - Secretary
Angel Bustelo
Frank Giordano
Ray Klaus
Tom Murray
Earl Albright
Contact Information
NSTD - (813) 810-0125
PO Box 340024
Tampa, FL 33694-0024
rick@thefloridasolutionsgroup.com
Tax District Meetings are held the
2nd Tuesday of each month at
7PM at the Sheriff’s Office
located at 15610 Premiere Drive.
(next to the Water Dept.)
The next meetings will be held
on:
May 12
June 16
Although separate, the District and the Civic Association
work to achieve the same goal of making Northdale a great
place to live.
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What is Relay For Life?
Relay For Life event gives everyone an opportunity to fight cancer
and help save more lives. Teams made up of family members,
friends, and/or coworkers camp out at a local university, school,
park, or fairground and take turns walking around a track or path.
Because cancer never sleeps, each team is asked to have a
representative on the track at all times during the event.
Remember during the Luminaria Ceremony
When the sun goes down, luminaria line the track, each one lit in
honor or memory of those who have faced cancer-those who lost
their battle, those who won, and those whose fight continues. For
many, a Relay For Life event is where they can join together and find
healing from their experience with cancer. The luminaria, each
representing someone special, serve as a tribute to a community’s
fight against cancer
6:00PM –6:00AM
At Relay For Life events, cancer survivors and caregivers can come
together and be recognized for their personal fight against a disease
that has taken too much. In addition to a special ceremony,
Survivors and Caregivers laps open the event and serve as a
testament to the fight against cancer and the hope for a cure. All
survivors and caregivers are invited to join their local Relay For Life
event, no matter where their personal journey with cancer has taken
them.
May 8-9, 2015 at Gaither High School
Celebrate Survivors and Caregivers
Relay For Life of Carrollwood
Relay For Life is the signature fundraising event for the American
Cancer Society. At the event, you will have the opportunity to
celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to the disease,
and learn more about how to fight back against cancer. While you’re
raising much needed funds, you’ll also be raising awareness of the
importance of cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and
patient support.
Fight Back Ceremony
The Fight Back Ceremony inspires Relay participants to make a
personal commitment to help the fight against cancer. That personal
commitment may be as simple as visiting the doctor, getting a
screening test, quitting smoking, or talking to elected officials about
cancer.
Join the worldwide movement to end cancer.
Register your team today At RelayForLife.org/carrollwoodfl
Email: Stephanie.lehman@cancer.org
Call: 813-319-5909
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Claywell Elementary
2015 School Year
Whole Lot of Claywell Clubs!
Mrs. Kline, the media specialist, is meeting with several grades for various clubs. First grade is re-reading all of
the F.R. A. Children’s Book Contest books to prepare for the upcoming FRA Bowl. Second grade is reading fairy
tales for the upcoming Fairy Tale Bowl. Select second graders are reading Junie B Jones books and having fun
doing Junie B activities. Third grade is reading Dr. Seuss books for the upcoming Seuss Olympic Competition.
Fourth grade will be taking the qualifying test April 30 th to see who make the class team for the Battle of the
Books. Fifth grade is coming weekly for the Mythology Club which focuses on the Percy Jackson series. They
will have the Poseidon Party and the Mythology Bowl at the end of May.
Story Telling Festival
This year’s storytelling festival will be held at the John F. Germany public library on
April 18th from 10:00-3:00. They have a storybook character parade, a bookstore,
and national storytellers. Go to the following website for all the details:
http://www.tampastory.org/.
Millionaires!
Congratulations to all the students who qualified for the Millionaire’s Club. They had to reach this goal by
March 27th, the end of the third nine weeks. They were treated to an award ceremony on April 6th where
they received a certificate and a prize bag. The top five readers received $25 gift cards to Barnes & Noble. Our
top reader won an E-reader. We are very proud of all our Claywell readers. DON’T STOP READING!
Summer Reading
Make sure to go to our local public library, Jimmy B. Keel. Each summer they host fantastic programs. All
students are also welcome to continue using Myon.com for online reading. Claywell students are participating
in Scholastic’s annual Read for the World Record program. The challenge is to register 1500 minutes of
reading time. Good luck!
Fill A Back Pack!
Our school in conjunction with our Claywell community is helping our families in
need. Our PTA volunteers fill back packs every Friday to send home with families for
the weekend to make sure their food supply is supplemented. We are in need of
donations: pasta, vegetables, rice, cereal, powdered milk, peanut butter, soup, and
canned tuna/chicken. If you are able to donate, please drop it off with the front office
prior to Fridays labeled "Fill A Back Pack". Our school address is 4500 Northdale Blvd
Tampa FL 33624. Please contact Holly Mulholland at hollymul@tampabayrr.com if you have any
questions.
Deborah Kline, Claywell Elementary
Route 2 Area 3, Site 0861
975-7300 x228
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What’s happening at your local park?
Northdale Recreation Center
15550 Spring Pine Drive, Tampa, Fl 33624
(813) 264-8956
Summer Camp - $76 per 2 week session
Hillsborough County will be offering summer camp from June 16th – August 8th at the Northdale Recreation Center for
children ages 5-12, and Country Place Recreation Center for teens ages 12-16. We will be conducting online registration
beginning May 7th at 12:00 noon. Register online at hillsboroughcounty.org.
Youth After-school Program - $38 per week or less.
Activities include gardening, sports, crafts and fun. Registration is going on now. This program is for 5-11 year olds and
will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
AAYA Cheerleading - $6 per class
Registration will be held May 21st and classes will be on Wednesday evenings starting May 28th. This program is geared
toward children ages 5-12 years old.
Youth Volleyball - $10 per person
This instructional league is for youth ages 5-14 yrs. old. Participants will receive a t-shirt. Classes will be held on
Tuesdays at 6:00pm 3rd – 5th graders and 7:00pm for middle school age. Additional classes are available on Saturdays at
11:00am for middle schoolers. www.legacyvolleyball.net.
Did you know attending your local park does not require a membership?
It is true.
Hillsborough County recreation centers are open to the public.
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Golfer’s Grail
Brenda & Jeff Sproat: Co-Owners
Golfer's Grail Indoor Golf & Tap
10019 N Dale Mabry Hwy.
(813) 969-2100 - (813) 505-6496 cell
Paying it Forward
Clavinova Player Piano: $350
Brenda & Jeff Sproat of Golfers Grail were happy to donate the Clavinova piano to the Owls.
Yes, we could have sold it on Craigslist, but I had already agreed to donate it to The Owls. It is a gift we were happy to
give to the NCA and OWLS organizations who brings joy to the lives of so many people in our community. Paying it
forward, giving back, and supporting each other is very important in today’s difficult economy and business climate. We
must do what we can to support one another.
For example, Golfer’s Grail offers a full menu, but intentionally does not have a kitchen. “We have chosen to give 100%
of our food & catering business to local community restaurants,” Brenda explains. Northdale’ Beef O’Brady’s (who offer
a 15% discount and free delivery to groups at Golfers Grail); Carmel Café, Tijuana Flats and Grillsmith are a few of the
restaurants that cater food to our customers. We also support our community golf retail establishments like T&D Golf &
Edwin Watts by co-marketing and referring customers. In turn, these businesses think of Golfers Grail when their
customers want to practice golf or are planning a special event or a group golf outing indoors.
Fact: We have donated to over 300 charitable functions since opening a couple of years ago, of which the majority are
held in Northdale and Carrollwood areas. Just last month we hosted daily Masters Watch Party contests and donated
100% of the proceeds to Operation Helping Hand to benefit James Haley VA
Hospital initiatives.
It’s no secret that the golf industry as a whole is struggling - the industry has
been "losing" golfers for several years. This impacts everyone! Local country
clubs, equipment manufacturers, public golf courses, golf professionals,
related retail establishments and others. We also do our best to support our
local community golf courses such as Northdale, who in return refer Charity
Tournament organizers to us for Pre-Tournament Pairings Parties and send
golfers our way if their course is closed or to recommend our evening play.
Golfers Grail is in the unique position to bring new people to the game on an
on-going basis. We regularly
Jeff providing tips to a walk-in customer
offer a 5 week Beginner Golf
Clinics, an 8 week blended Indoor/Outdoor Golf Instruction course through
Hillsborough Community College, and bring new ladies into the game
through our “Women on Course” (see Page 1 and article on Page 25).
Our facility, in combination with our golf pros, removes the intimidation
factor and the 72 degree comfort of Golfer's Grail makes it a great
experience. In turn, our golf professionals take these groups to Northdale
Golf Club for outdoor instruction including chipping & putting clinics. With
four huge simulator screens, Golfer’s Grail offers 65+ golf courses and fun
games for non-golfers, host adult birthday parties, employee outings,
charity events, business meetings/team building, and golf-related functions
for 6-100 people. Golf is fun at Golfer’s Grail.
Brenda, Jason & Jeff Sproat
Come in and visit us - become part of our family.
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“Let’s learn to play golf - starting @ $99.00”
Northdale Golf Club and Golfer’s Grail are teaming up to
introduce and reconnect people of all ages to golf, at an
affordable price. ‘Women on Course’ provides women of all ages
the opportunity to learn the game correctly, play with friends
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and have fun – no matter what their skill level. Golf is all about
having fun and making new friends.
“We have found that starting Beginner Clinics indoors allows people to learn the
game more quickly with fewer distractions,” Jeff Sproat says. “It’s far less
intimidating.” This 5 week "Get Golf Ready" Beginner Clinic taught by Golfer’s
Grail PGA Pro Jim Wright is affordable for anyone at only $99. Students are
encouraged not to purchase any equipment, golf balls, or golf clothes…"come as
you are" and use the equipment provided by Golfer’s Grail.
Golfer's Grail @ Northdale
New graduates of our clinics ask where should to play? By taking them outside to Northdale they become comfortable
with what they've learned indoors and are less intimidated with things such as setting a tee time, driving a cart, knowing
where to check-in, what to wear, etc. Northdale is playable, meaning that the course is tough, but fair, and the greens
are always in great condition. It’s also affordable.
Golfer’s Grail Provides:
1. 5 indoor lessons @ $99.00
2. Free use of Simulators – chance to see
your swing on camera;
3. Introduction to outdoor Golf
4. Social activities – friends to play with!
5. ‘Woman on Course’ – from $129
The next challenge is to find a group to play and enjoy golfing
with. “We can help you with this,” Brenda explains. The
‘Women on Course’ program is a great example of the
instruction and enjoyment coming together to bring new ladies
to the game right here in our Northdale community...and the
best part is, “it’s affordable”. They are a mix of beginners,
intermediate and advanced players. It is a fun and social group
Northdale Golf Club Provides
1. Best Greens in Tampa
2. Free use of chipping & putting green
3. Discounted, affordable golf!
4. Advanced lessons from PGA pro
5. One Practice Round @ $15.00, M-F
of ladies who are looking to "get better" and have fun
doing it! The key to improving and enjoying golf is to
play more. Women on Course makes it easy. Along
with their golf outings at Northdale and other area
courses, they offer a monthly "Clinic & Cocktail" hour
and a "Nine & Wine" offered at Golfers Grail for only
$20 and includes a glass of wine. These outings at
Golfers Grail come with instruction as well from golf
pros Jim Wright and Jason Sproat so you cannot beat the price. By combining the Women On Course membership offer
and the Beginner Clinics at Golfers Grail you will get 5 clinics taught by a Pro, golf clubs, golf bag, head covers, Nike golf
shoes, fun ladies to play with, organized golf outings at a discounted price, and
access to golf courses that otherwise may be off limits.
Northdale is included in the circuit of courses offered as well as hosting regular
chipping and putting clinics. Juniors, 15 years or younger, play free with a paying
adult all summer long, Mon-Fri and after 2 pm on weekends.
For additional practice on the range, Golfers Grail offers a $6 bucket of balls and a
Woman on Course member @ Northdale $10 large bucket. The immediate and accurate feedback on every shot helps you
improve quicker, more effectively, and affordably. So who says golf is a rich man’s sport?
Let’s play!
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