THE ISLES Inside Edition - THE ISLES on Palmer Ranch

The Isles of
Sarasota
Homeowner’s
Association
Professionally
Managed By:
Argus Property
Management
THE ISLES
Inside
Edition
The election of two board members at the annual meeting resulted in the election of Jim Botti and the re-election of Ken Keys.
May 2016
Isles of Sarasota H.O.A.
5901 Benevento Dr.
William Crosley, Manager
Phone: 941-922-1298
E-mail:will@argusmgmt.com
Roz Jennings-Activities Director
Phone: 941-922-1892
Fax: 941-922-1501
E-mail: roz@argusmgmt.com
www.IslesOfSarasota.com
Emergency After Hours
Common Areas 941-951-4034
Class
Schedules
2
Clubs
3
Upcoming
Events
4
Activities
6
Rules/
Grounds
6
Garden
Corner
7
Calendar
of Events
Isles Annual Meeting
March 29, 2016
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Members of the board consist of the following 5 members.
-Ken Keys, President
-Mike Holland, Vice President
-Fred Amazon, Treasurer
-Bob Stickney, Secretary
-Jim Botti, Director
The members voted to roll-over the operating surplus from fiscal year 2016(if
any) to fiscal year 2017 in order to avoid paying any additional taxes (IRS Revenue Ruling 70-604)
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John Scalzi Gives The Latest On The Upcoming Hurricane Season
All Isles residents are welcome! Come meet and hear John’s forecast.
Well known Sarasota meteorologist, John Scalzi, from ABC-TV will be at the
Isles on Wednesday, May 11, to discuss the upcoming
Hurricane Season predictions for 2016.
John is well known to the Isles residents and enjoys taking questions about weather from audience members.
Please mark your calendars for what promises to be a
very entertaining and informative talk at 2:00 PM on May
11.
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THE ISLES
CLASS SCHEDULE
YOU MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE IN THE ACTVITY BOOK FOR ALL THE CLASSES LISTED BELOW
Cardio Sculpt: Each Friday @ 9:30am. Will
feature 30-40 minutes of cardio using 1 to 5
pound hand weights combining aerobic activity
with sculpting of the entire body. The 60 minute
class also includes core work and stretching.
Please bring 1 to 5 pound hand weights, a mat
and water with you to class. Participants can
choose to not use hand weights if they prefer.
Classes will be each Friday @ 9:30am unless otherwise noted. Pre-Pay 4 classes for $20 or $5 per
class. Taught by Janie Gibson, Certified Group
Fitness Instructor. Arrive early to sign up with
instructor. No Class May 20 & 27, 2016
Fitness Equipment Orientation: Thursday,
May,19, 2016 @ 2:45pm-4:15pm. Personal
Trainer, Janie Gibson will show us how to use
this equipment. Groups of 4 –6 per 45 minutes.
Sign up in the Activity Book!
SPORTS COMMITTEE INFO
"The Sports Committee's next meeting is sched-
uled for May 12th at 2:30 PM.
QiGong For Everyone: Classes each Monday @
9:30am. Taught by Isles resident Dr. Robin
Shapiro. Cost is $5 per class. Class each Saturday morning @ 10:30am.
Cardio Dance Party: New Class
Format! Wednesdays 10:15am –
11:15am. Featuring 30-40 minutes
of cardio using upbeat popular music and easy to follow fun dance
moves to get your heart pumping!! This 60 minute
class also includes core work, upper body weight work
and stretching. Please bring 1-5 pound hand weights,
a mat and water with you to class. Participants can
choose to not use hand weights if they prefer. Fee$5.00 per class or 4 classes for $20.00 Taught by
Janie Gibson, Certified Group Fitness Instructor. For
more information call Janie at 941-7359370. No class May 25, 2016
Tennis Clinics: Isles Resident and
Tennis Instructor, Jerry Kortenber
hosts weekly Tennis clinics for men
and women. Tennis Clinics on Monday, Thursday
8:30am –10:00am and Saturday 11:30am. (Free Clinics)
Off Season schedule begins Monday, April 18, 2016
through October 14, 2016.
The committee will not meet again until July, so if
there are any community issues or concerns,
please send an email to Linda Cape, Chair, so that
they can be addressed.
Lindaandcharliefl@gmail.com
Water Aerobics: Low impact and stretching!! Each
Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 10:00am. Come on
out and join us!!!! Cost—FREE
Out-of-Season rules for court play are now in
effect: Rules for In Season play apply with the following exceptions:
- Isles Community sponsored play is Monday and Thursday 8:30-10:00am and Saturday 11:30am-1:00pm.
Yoga: Tuesdays @ 10am -$20.00 for 4
classes or $5 per class. Pre-Pay Janie Gibson, BA, Master Personal Trainer, Certified
Yoga Instructor. Arrive early for your first class to sign up
with instructor. Effective April 1, 2015 class open to Isles
residents and their guests.
No Class May 24, 2016!
- Guests are permitted at all times other
than community sponsored play and must
be accompanied by an Isles resident
(minimum of 1 resident per court for singles and doubles play).
Safe travels to all of our snowbirds.
See you in the Fall! “
Mixed Level Yoga Class: Each Thursday @ 10:00am.
This class is suitable for all levels and will include options
for increasing intensity for those who are ready. Taught by
Janie Gibson, Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Group
Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. Class fee $5 per
class or 4 classes for $20. Arrive early for your first class to
sign up with instructor. Effective April 1, 2015 class open
to Isles residents and their guests until October 1, 2015.
No Class May 26, 2016!
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CLUBS
BasketBall & Pickleball: Play BBall or Pickleball.
Courts are ready. Be sure and sign up at the Bulletin
Board near the Bocce courts. BBall and Pickleball cannot
be played at the same time!!! No back to back sign-ups.
Pickleball times: Men, Monday @ 4:00pm; Ladies, Tuesday
@ 10:00am and Mixed Doubles, Thursday @ 4:00pm
Bicycle Club: Want to join the bicycle
club? Please contact Jim Corso at 921-7909.
Many riding adventures are planned.
Bocce Club: Come out and play!!!! Each Monday @
10am. No sign up required.
Book Club: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 @ 7:00pm at the
Town Center. Reading of your choice ie. Fannie Flagg,
Janet Evanovich, Erma Bombeck or Fun Mystery. Sign up
in the Activity Book! Hostess: Jennifer Jacksits and Nancy
Alpher.
Mystery Book Club: No meeting in May 2016.
Contact Linda Trippodo at: Trippodo@gmail.com
Bridge Club: Social Bridge is held each Wednesday
afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the Town Center. Isles guests
are always welcome.
Card Games: Hand/Foot and Pinochle card games each
Monday @ 1:00pm in the Town Center. Come and
play!
Care Group: (Community Awareness Regarding the
Environment): Happy Hour & Potluck! - Tuesday, May 3,
5:30-7:30. Come make new friends and learn ways to
make your home and community “greener and cleaner.”
BYOB, tableware, and an appetizer or dish to share. Sign
up in the Activity Book by Friday, April 22.
Green & Clean – in the Isles
Got paint, an old propane tank, or electronics? Don’t put them in your trash. You
can bring them to a convenient Sarasota
County Center at 8750 Bee Ridge Road for
proper disposal. Call Waste Management
for more information –
941.493.4100. Next month, more
Green & Clean tips.
Kayak Club: The Isles Paddling Association
organizes fresh and salt water kayaking adventures for the novice and experienced
kayaker. Many excursions include the availability of rental kayaks. If you wish to receive
email notifications of upcoming kayaking events, contact
Nick Trippodo: ntrippodo@gmail.com.
Intermediate Mah Jongg: Intermediate Mah Jongg is
played every Tuesday at 1:00 pm in the Main Clubhouse.
Please call Julia Alvarez if you’re interested in this fun
group!! 924-4601
Investment Club: The first Wednesday, of
each month @ 7:30pm in the Town Center.
An exciting educational forum and discussion group on investing in the financial markets. Open to all residents and
their guests. We will have use of the TV screen to project
stock market data, trends, and demonstrate ideas to the
group! Contact Dennis Fluegel 941-993-1355
dennis.fluegel@comcast.net with topics you would like
researched. Sign-up is not required!
Ladies Luncheon: Thursday, May 12, 2016 @ 12pm.
Stoneybrook! (On Palmer Ranch) Sign up in the Activity Book!
Men’s Luncheon: Thursday, May 19, 2016 @
12:00pm. Restaurant “ Evies At Spanish Point”.
135 Bayview Drive, Osprey, Fl. (218-6114). Sign up in
the Activity Book by May 17, 2016.
Poker Club: Each Tuesday, in the card room @
1:30pm Contact George Risbano @ 927-3272.
Sarasota Newcomers Club: Can be your bridge to
new friendships in the Sarasota area. Luncheons are
held the 2nd Thursday of every month at various venues in the area. The club provides information about
the community and offers various social activities. For
membership information, visit sarasotanewcomers.org.
Social Singles Tuesday, May 3, 2016 @ 6:00pm.
Margaret Fosse’s residence. (Sign up and see address in Activity Book) $5pp—cash! (includes hamburgers, buns &
wine). Sign up for appetizer, pasta or veggie salad or dessert.
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THE ISLES
UPCOMING EVENTS
Isles Night At The Skinny Dip Frozen Yogurt Bar:
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Join us for
delicious “frozen yogurt” with a great variety to select
from and all the toppings. Offering 50% off. A door prize
will be given if 20 or more Isles residents attend. Enjoy an
evening with friends and the best “froyo” around. (In the
Palmer Ranch Publix/Target Shopping Center.) Sign Up In
The Activity Book!
Sarasota Historic Tour Aboard
the Sarasota Trolley: Monday,
May 16, 2016. Tour starts at
2:00pm (2 hour tour) Cost $15 per
person. Must have 32 persons
for tour. Join our favorite driver “Barron” as he
and Sue Blue (Guide for the Historical Society of
Sarasota County) Come join us on this fun and informative tour. Meet at Pioneer Park, in front of the
church. 1260 12th St. @ 1:30pm Tour will begin at
2:00pm . Checks only made payable to Isles HOA.
Deadline to sign up Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
Ladies Sip & Dip: Tuesday, May
17, 2016. 6:30pm.
Join us for a glass of wine, appetizers and conversation with old and
new friends. Sign up in the Activity Book! Hostess: Amy Corso
and June Fluegel.
Art of Ireland Gallery: Monday, May 23, 2016,
1:30pm-3:30pm. Complimentary! Wine served!
Join owner /hostess Maura McCabe for this delightful
and informative afternoon. Art of Ireland try’s to provide customers with
“PROVENANCE” knowing the full
story behind what they buy and where
it comes from is more important than
buying what simply looks pretty. “We
want to tell the “Story” of the item.
The gallery has a range of ceramics/glassware/wooden
chopping boards/wall art/original paintings, textiles and
jewelry all handmade in Ireland. Sign up in the Activity
Book by May 20, 2016. Minimum 10- Maximum
40!
Memorial Day Celebration: Monday,
May 30, 2016! 5:00pm-7:00pm! Join us
in the Town Center for food (party platters) and “grooving to the oldies” with
“Rock & Roll Reflection”! Dennis
O’Leary will entertain us with many favorites! BYOB! Tickets $20 per person! Minimum 30
to hold event. Sign up by May 20, 2016.
Bicycles International Bike-ORama:
Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Isles
Town Center ( North side parking
lot ), COMPLIMENTARY- 9:00am –11:00am. Enjoy some refreshments, get some coupons and have
them check out your bike for safety. Sign up in the
Happy Hour/Pool Side:
Activity Book by Friday, May 27, 2016.They will bring
Tuesday, May 24, 2016,
bike mechanics to teach the 5 checks you should be
5:30pm-7:30pm! Bring a dish
doing every time you ride! The good news is that
to share ! BYOB! Inclement
these inspections are quick and easy, taking a couple of
minutes. And, by checking your bike for the most meweather will be held inside!
Join your friends for an evening of fun! Sign up in the chanical failures, you’ll be taking some very effective
steps to insure your own safety each time you go out.
Activity Book!
-Tires and Wheels
-Brakes
-Seat Post/Handle Bar Stem
-Helmet
-Chain and Gears
Check them out at: www.bicyclesinternationalfl.com.
See you on Saturday, June 4th!!!
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UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
Drum Circle Distilling-Rum Tour : Wednesday,
June 8, 2016 @ 3:30pm
(2212 Industrial Blvd, Sarasota, Fl 34234) Come on in
and see how we make Siesta
Key Rum! The tour is
free! It takes about 45 minutes depending on questions, etc. It will include an
explanation of our equipment
and the rum making process. You will also get to
meet the team that brings you Siesta Key Rum. At
the end of the tour we will be pouring free
samples in the tasting room. You can purchase
a Siesta Key Rum shot glass for $2 if you would like
to have your samples in glass. We also have cool tshirts & hats available to show your SK rum love.
Please arrive 15 minutes early. You can come earlier
if you would like to get your tour started right with
some free samples! Siesta Key Rum is available for
purchase by the bottle in our gift shop as well. Great
tour—Great Rum-Great people!! Sign up in the Activity Book by May 27, 2016
Tour of Fallen Pine Ranch Miniature Horses
(Sarasota): Monday, July 11, 2016 Tour starts @
10:30am. Tour lasts about an hour. $5 per person
(cash)– Sign up in the Activity Book by July 4, 2016.
There is a picnic area--folks can bring a picnic. Interaction with horses. Location: Rainbow Ranch Acres
(end of Fruitville Road) Sarasota 941-322-1897.
Guided tour by Norm and Judy Middleton who have
been raising miniatures for 22 years and are primarily
responsible for turning Florida into the second largest
population of "mini’s" in the country. Fun for the
whole family!!
Ladies Luncheons
(Summer Schedule)
Thursday, May 12, 2016 @
Stoneybrook! 12pm! Sign up
in the Activity Book by May 9,
2016.
Thursday, June 9, 2016 12pm! “Turtles”;
8875 Midnight Pass Rd ( 346-2207) Sign up in the
Activity Book by June 6, 2016.
SARASOTA CREW’S “MASTERS PROGRAM”
Isles resident Marla Yaeger and all of the women
rowing in this boat are members of Sarasota
Crew's "Masters Program." They range in age
from 45-65 years old and have been rowing together for three years. This picture was taken at
the "2016 Sarasota Invitational Regatta" held at
Nathan Benderson Park on February 28, 2016.
Their boat won a bronze medal. Three weeks
later, they won a gold medal at the OARS Masters Invitational at Turkey Lake in Orlando. Sarasota Crew teaches both children and adults how
to row in Learn To Row classes they hold periodically throughout the year. Rowing is a great
way to exercise in a beautiful environment, and
have fun with new friends.
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RULES & REGS CORNER
GROUNDS CORNER
Rules & Regs Committee
The Facilitators
Grounds Committee
"Little Things Mean A Lot" was a pop song in
the 50s but it is also an apt description
for how an accumulation of seemingly "little
things"can effect the appearance of The
Isles.
Next Meeting: Thursday, May 5, 2016 @ 1:00pm in
the Town Center.
Some areas are now at or nearly a decade
old. Inevitably, there are a few signs of
mild deterioration. Examples observed include missing house numbers and window sills
and frames that need a fresh coat of paint.
May is a beautiful month in The Isles, thus
making it a good time to do an inspection of
your property and see if there are any
"little things" that need touching up.
Thanks in advance for your usual cooperation.
The May meeting of our Rules & Regs Committee will be in the card room @ 9:00 on the
17th. All are welcome.
Chairperson,
Jeannette Munger
SUMMER CIRCUS SPECTACULAR
June 15 through July 30, 2016
The 2016 Circus Spectacular will amaze and dazzle you!
Join us for an hour of incredible family fun at affordable
prices.
Opening Week Special, June 15-18
All seats are $10.
June 18– July 30, Adults $15, Children 12 and under
$12!
Historic Asolo Theater
Call For Dates/Times—941-360-7399
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
Popcorn & A Movie: Wednesday, May 18, 2016, @
8pm. Creed” with Sylvester Stallone, Phylicia Rashad.
Popcorn served. Hosted by Julia Alvarez. Sign up in the
Activity Book! BYOB
Classic Movie: Season Break!
Watch for other activities!
Birthday Club: All residents with birthdays in
April, May & June 2016 will be honored on
Friday, June 24, 2016 @ 1:30pm in the card
room. We’ll have birthday cake and ice cream.
Sign up in the Activity Book. Spouses and children welcome!
CERT: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 @
2:00pm! Come and hear award winning
meteorologist John Scalzi of ABC 7 on
the 2016 hurricane forecast. All Isles
residents welcome to attend!
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THE ISLES
ODDS & ENDS
Adult AED Two Automated External Defibrillators are on the
Isles property, one is installed in the men’s restroom at the Tennis
Courts. The other is installed in the Town Center (Main Room)
ADT Number (New Number) 1-800-878-7806
To reach our Community Association Service Center for Customer Care, Services, Sales, System Testing, and Technical Support. Call the above number.
Architectural Change Requests They will be reviewed by the
ACC board and you will be notified of the decision.
Comcast Number Technical or Support issues call the Comcast
Call Center. 800-266-2278. (Make sure you have your account
number or phone number ready to give).
Disposal of Fire Extinguishers Household Chemical Collection
Center is open Wednesday—Saturday, Hours 8am-4pm. 8750 Bee
Ridge Road, Sarasota. They may be reached at 861-5000.
DiVosta Customer Number A new “Centralized Customer
Service Department” for DiVosta Customer Relations has been
established with a toll free number. 1-888-898-9712
The Isles After Hours Number
After hours or weekends the emergency number for the common
areas is - 941-951-4034
An answering service will notify appropriate management.
Tennis Reminder: When using the tennis courts we ask all players to shut the tennis gates behind them and not use the dead bolt
to block the bathroom doors open at the tennis courts. If you sign
up and are unable to play, please remove your name from that
time slot.
Yard Waste/Debris If you have palm fronds, branches that you
have trimmed, place them on the opposite side of your driveway
from your garbage or recycling on Tuesday evening after 5pm for
pick-up on Wednesday. Waste Management #941-493-4100
Work Orders “Landscape Work Orders” must be filled out for
all landscaping requests. The forms are located in the post office
or on Isles Activities desk Drop box is available in the post office.
All other requests pertaining to the house itself can be directed to
your DIVOSTA Customer Relations Manager. Reminder-”Work
Orders” will be addressed within 30 business days.
GARDEN CORNER
Updates from ValleyCrest
May 2016
The dry season is here and the natural rains are not coming
as frequently. Jeff McLain and the irrigation crews are diligently checking hot spots and adjusting the system as
needed. The turf looks to be in good shape throughout the
property. Very little insect activity or fungus is present.
Healthy turf in the spring will suppress many of the potential
damaging insects or fungus that will affect summer turf. The
lubbers have been spotted at the clubhouse and at several
residences; these insects can cause damage very quickly because they attack the plant material in large groups.
Chris Crawford and the detail crew continue to provide a
quick and thorough pruning of the plant material. He is on
schedule to be through the property in 4.5 weeks again even
with plants starting to flush out. The focus is on crack and
crevice weeds and landscape beds they are pulling and spraying the areas that they are detailing currently and doubling
back with the mowing crew to ensure that weeds are under
control.
On April 18 the company changed from ValleyCrest to
BrightView. The changes that you will notice now are rebranding of all vehicles to BrightView, but the biggest
changes are the look of our crews. Our gardeners have
changed from the ValleyCrest red to the BrightView green
or blue and the vests have changed from orange to yellow.
Each employee will have a name tag and gardeners will wear
green shirts and crew leaders are in blue, this will help identify who is in charge of the crews.
Look for landscaping changes to occur around clubhouse and
tennis courts in the next couple of weeks.
BrightView takes pride in maintaining your lawn and landscape and Appreciates your Loyalty!
Sam Passafiume
Branch Manager - Sarasota
BrightView Landscape Maintenance, Inc.
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First CERT Bike Patrol in Sarasota County started in
The Isles on Palmer Ranch on Feb. 27. A newly formed and
carefully trained Isles CERT Bike Patrol performed very
effectively during the recent February Tornado Drill in The
Isles. As Ed McCrane, Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief stated, “This new and effective Bike Patrol made
a tremendous difference in the time required by CERT
teams in responding to a call for help. Congratulations to
The Isles Bike Patrol for starting a most effective new process for assisting CERT teams in responding to a community
emergency. (Pictured Karen & Rob Le Baron, Denny
Fleugel, Jim Corso, Nick Trippodo, Ron Curtin & Robert
Parnell)
THE ISLES
ADT Information
“Sarasota County requires all security alarm users to
register with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s office. “
You can find the Emergency contact form at the following web site.
www.Sarasotasheriff.org
Go to the Public interest (Drop Box) and click alarm
forms (Residential).
Print the form, complete the information and mail to:
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, Crime Prevention
Alarms Section, P.O. Box 4115, Sarasota, Fl 342304115.
When your registration is completed, the Sheriff’s
office will mail a decal to you with your Permit Decal
Number.
It is important that you call ADT Security and let
them know that you received your alarm permit and
then provide them with the DECAL number.
Call the ADT Community Association Program reps
at 1-800-878-7806.
Newly Licensed Ham Operators
The newly licensed Amateur Radio Operators now in the
Isles. Congratulations to Kevin, Guy and Ann on studying for
and passing the examinations to obtain their licenses recently. Stan has been licensed since 1958 and provided a
helping hand to the new "Hams".
Guy, Ann and Stan provided critical communications from
the Isles CERT Drill to the Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during the recent simulated tornado
drill. They relayed messages to and from the EOC to practice procedures that will be used in any real emergency
situation. This would be very important if existing land-line
or cell phone services were interrupted during a severe
storm, for
instance.
The Isles
will now
have yearround
Amateur
Radio
communications
capability in case of a real emergency. ”
Want to know what’s going on at the Ranch?
Go on the website!
www.PalmerRanch.Net
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Peaceful Personal Training
Your Time, Your Place, Your Workout
Janie Gibson, BA
Certified Master Personal Trainer
Yoga, Pilates & Group Fitness Instructor
Phone: 941-735-9370
Email: janie@peacefulpt.com
Website: www.peacefulpt.com
THE WHOLE HOME PROBLEM SOLVER
MINOR REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS
MAJOR REMODELS
RENE BUTYN
941-780-1586 rbutyn@live.com
Veteran (USN)
LICENSED AND INSURED – CGC 034932
Affiliated with Macksey Construction, Inc.
mackseyconstruction.com
Kids Corner-Summer Fun
Sarasota Jungle Gardens - Zoo Camp
Camp: 9am-4pm—Extended Day (June 6th-August 5th, 2016)
Before & After Care Available-Lunch and snacks are included.
Each week has a different theme!
Ages: K-3rd grade & Grade 4th-6th.
Register for One, Two or All 9 weeks (Space Limited)
For more information call– 941-355-1112
SarasotaJungleGardens.com
Sarasota’s Favorite Family Attraction
3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, Fl 34234
www.HallidayFinancial.com
Joseph S. Lemme, Senior Financial Advisor
1819 Main St., Suite 300, Sarasota, FL 34236
800.786.1598
Wealth Management | Investments | Insurance
Retirement Planning | Annuities | College Planning
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A DAY At The Isles
Isles Wildlife - Block Party
Budding Artists @ The Isles
Easter Service @ The Isles
Navigator Boat Tour