The Happenings 9.15.23

Raise That Next Margarita to Jimmy Buff ett

Jimmy Buffett was and is a legend. Until his death this month on September 1, at the age of 76, Buffett was, and is, one of the most recognized names in the world. His songs are what our imaginations are made of. His concerts were as legendary as he was. His business prowess is unmatched by any other entertainer. Jimmy Buffet built one of the most dedicated fan bases in music history - once a Parrothead, always a Parrothead. We did a quick dive on the life of this remarkable man and his impact on our society. Don't be afraid to light one up and head over to page 38!

Nancy Clark - TGO's Squirrel Whisperer

Meet Nancy Clark, our neighborhood squirrel rescuer and rehabber. Nancy has a special skill very few of us have - she saves squirrels. In fact, squirrels are one of her passions along with helping all the wildlife within TGO. Whether it is a baby bird or baby squirrel, she is dedicated to helping it grow up. Rehabbing baby squirrels is no easy task as they must be fed every two hours depending on their age. She is also working hard to reestablish the Southern Flying Squirrel (Yes... Rocky!) in an effort to boost their numbers here in TGO. It's a bit of a tough job as these gliding squirrels are nocturnal. Learn more about Nancy and our squirrels on page 40.

Arrrrgh... Celebrating "Talk Like A Pirate Day"

Created by two friends in 1995 as a joke, "Talk Like a Pirate Day," on September 19, has become a beloved faux-holiday that lets everyone channel their inner Jack Sparrow. This year, The Blue Heron will be celebrating with a party that includes one of Brevard County's most talented pirates - Johnny Danger Live! The party is on Tuesday, September 19 at 6:00 pm. It should be a lot of fun - so hope to see you there - and dress up! To get you a little more excited about a Pirate Party, you'll find an informative article about the meanest, baddest pirates to rock the Florida coasts. You can start walking the plank on page 32.

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Manager’s Corner

September 15, 2023

Dear TGO Community,

A BIG congratulations goes out to Chuck, Shane and the entire TGO golf staff team! The Great Outdoors Golf Course was once again recognized as “Best Golf Course” during The Brevard Community Choice Awards! This is the second year in a row we’ve taken the win. Chairman Cliff Creech and I were honored to attend a ceremony last week to receive the award. There are twenty-six golf courses in Brevard County, and four finalists were competing for this recognition, including Duran Golf Course, Viera East Golf Course and The Savannahs Golf Course. Thanks to all of you who voted for TGO. It feels wonderful to be recognized for excellence, especially when the recognition is the result of talented people doing great work.

Our historical Architectural Review (ARC) files are now completely digitized! This is a big accomplishment for TGO and our ARC committee, led by chairman Leon LeBlanc. I especially want to recognize and thank ARC secretary Margarete Shaw, who began this digitizing project in late May, and after many, many days of focused work, she completed the process in just under four months. There is now a computer set up in the ARC office to review your ARC files here in the CSA administration building. Owners can review their ARC files by completing a file review form to request an appointment. Appointments will be scheduled on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday during business hours, and you will be assisted by Margarete. Copies can be printed for a copy fee of $.25 per page. Documents can also be downloaded to a memory device at no charge.

Terri Griffith joined our administration staff last week as our newest CSA Owner Services Representative. She is sitting at the front desk formerly occupied by Carmella Galley who is now leading our recreation team. Terri has lived in Brevard County for over 25 years and most of her professional experience is in customer service. We’ve found Terri to be friendly, eager to meet our owners, and happy to learn about the services that CSA provides. I hope you’ll stop by the CSA office, or call, and help us welcome Terri to our team.

We are working steadily now to close out a few remaining improvement projects before our seasonal residents return this fall. This week we have contractors onsite who are painting the exterior of the Fitness Center, shuffleboard courts and Hobbyland. The renovation of our bathhouse at 360 Oak Cove is moving along well, and I expect this project will be completed by mid-October. The Fawn Lake dock renovation is also nearly completed.

Finally, we are watching the tropics very closely. Some of the storms we are watching have painfully slow tracks as they move across the Atlantic. Hurricane Lee is currently churning off our coast, but is expected to make a sharp right into the north Atlantic. Of course, in my lifetime as a Floridan, I’ve seen these storms demonstrate that Mother Nature is completely unpredictable. We are now in the height of hurricane season, and there is still much tropical activity in the Atlantic, so we will remain vigilant and prepared.

Sincerely,

Billy Specht CSA Manager

100 D Plantation Drive • Titusville, FL 32780 • 321-268-9767

137 Plantation Drive

Titusville, Florida 32780

321-269-5524

For Tee Times and more information

www.thegreatoutdoorsgolf.com

Golf Gift Certificates Available

September Golf Rates

Green Fee Includes Use of Golf Cart • Rates are Plus 7% Sales Tax

All Prices Subject to Change With or Without Advanced Notice

Non-Resident Rate

18 Holes $42 Before Noon $35 After Noon

9 Holes $23 Before Noon $20 After Noon

First Responders/Military/Groups (FRMG)

18 Holes $38 Before Noon $32 After Noon

9 Holes $21 Before Noon $18 After Noon

TGO Resident Rate

18 Holes $34 Before Noon $29 After Noon

9 Holes $18 Before Noon $15 After Noon

5-Round Punch Card Special (on sale daily)

Non-Resident $195 + Tax

FRMG $185 + Tax

TGO Resident $160 + Tax

6 Hole Avengers

Punch card sale day with bonus 6th round is Friday, September 29

MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE – INQUIRE WITH GOLF SHOP STAFF

All prices subject to change with or without advance notice

Not ready for 9 or 18 holes? Want to learn more with an easy scramble event that covers the first 6 holes? Then come join the Avengers every Tuesday at 3:00. Meet new friends, have fun and learn the basics of golf. Everyone is welcome. Sign up at the Golf Shop.

TGO 9 Hole Fun League

Ladies and Gentlemen - TGO has a 9 hole “play your own ball” weekly league on Saturdays. Play will begin at 2 pm (tee times start). Sign-up info will be posted on the bulletin board at the golf shop. You can sign up as a group or individual.

Instruction by TGO PGA Professional Chuck Kandt

Clinic Information is posted on the information board at the Golf Shop. Private Golf Lessons are Available by Appointment only.

The TGO Golf Shop has it all... Bags, balls, clubs, shirts, gloves, sunglasses, hats and more!

Labor Day Tournament

September 4 - Scramble

First Flight

Have a Great Weekend

1st Place 55.0

Chuck & Lu Ann Kandt, Bill Kahl, Jen Isbill

2nd Place 56.8

Bob Porta, Joe Porta, Brian Veilleux, Hoss Reeder

3rd Place 57.4

Ron Wagner, Jeff Basanta, Greg Sparkman, George Fulford

4th Place 57.7

Dave Nelson, Randy Chrispen, Tony Altizer, Scott McNamara

Second Flight

It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere

1st Place 56.9

Pat Cook, Curtis Cook, Kim Cook, Glenda Strom

2nd Place 57.3

Ed Greasamar, Jon Yates, Cindy Ehresman, Cindy Clark

3rd Place

58.1

Mike & Lynne Anderson, Todd & Laurie

Sampson

4th Place

59.2

Tammy DeVries, Russ Busse, Pam Glach, Doug Lamar

Closest to the Pin

Hole 4 - Cindy Clark

Hole 16 - Ernie Aybar

A lot of fun was had by all the participants of the Labor Day Scramble.

Top row: Jen Isbill / Bill Kahl

Herb Hollar / Rick Sechler

2nd row: Lynne Anderson, Chuck Kandt and closest to the pin on 16, Ernie Aybar

Pam Glach, Tammy DeVries & Doug Labar

3rd row: Ed Greasamar, Cindy Ehresman, Cindy Clark & Jon Yates

Chuck Kandt & Glenda Strom

4th row: Wayne Condra & Jeff Smutek

The Wild Card team of Mary Laverty, Kathy Shulby, Ellen Cyr & Pam Campbell

www.tgomga.com

Come Join our TGO Men’s Golf Association

• Membership fee one year only $30.00 • Tournaments every Wednesday!

• Prizes and special event luncheons. Sign-up at the TGO Pro Shop

MEN'S 2023-2024 GOLF CALENDAR

November 1 Annual MGA Welcome Back Scramble

November 8 1-2-3 Best Ball Team Competition

November 15 Annual Turkey Shootout Better Ball

November 22 Annual Fish Fry Tourney and Luncheon

November 29 Team Better Ball Tourney (1 on 3’s, 2 on 4’s, 3 on 5’s) + MGA Membership Meeting

December 6 Annual Team Skins Competition

December 13 Annual MGA/LGA Holiday Scramble & Luncheon

December 20 Team Better Ball (Count 2 on #1-9, Count 3 on #10-18)

December 27 Annual Stableford Team Competition

January 3 President’s Cup 1 Round Matches

January 5 President’s Cup 2 Round Matches

January 10 President’s Cup 3 Round Matches + Count 2 BB Game

January 12 President’s Cup Final Flight Matches (4)

January 17 MGA 9 Hole Bubba One Person Scramble, 9:00 am

January 17 President’s Cup Semi-Final & Final Matches, 1:00 pm

January 24 1st Annual Canadian Open (Red & White tees)

January 31 Annual Pink Chump Ball Tourney

+ Membership Meeting & Luncheon

February 7 Annual Beat the Pros Pairs Tourney

February 14 & 16 Annual MGA Club Championships

February 21 Annual U.S. Open - Red, White & Blue Tourney

February 28 Annual MGA Away Day - Location to be Announced

March 6 Team Better Ball Tourney (3 on 3’s, 2 on 4’s, 1 on 5’s)

March 11 Member-Member Opening Social

March 12, 13, 14 29th Annual Member-Member Tournament

March 15 Member-Member Closing Banquet & Awards Night

March 20 Annual MGA Member-Guest and 2 Man Better Ball Tourney

March 27 Annual MGA Beat the Pros Closing Tournament + BarBQ Luncheon, Awards & MGA Annual Meeting

Come Join our TGO Ladies Golf Association

• Membership fee is only $40.00 for a year of fun!

• Tournaments every Monday!

• Prizes and special event luncheons. Sign-up at the TGO Pro Shop

LADIES 2023-2024 GOLF CALENDAR

October 2

October 9

Opening Day - Low Gross - Low Net

Opening Day - Low Gross - Low Net

October 23 Breast Cancer Benefit Scramble

October 30 Low Gross - Low Net

November 6 Scramble (9 & 18) & Tee Up Luncheon (Paid by LGA)

November 13 Blind Partners - After play, you’ll find out who your partner is

November 20 4 Clubs and a Putter

November 27 Team Better Ball 3-2-1 - Count 3 scores on par 3’s, 2 on par 4’s, 1 on par 5

December 4 2-person scramble

December 11 Team Stableford

December 13

Annual MGA/LGA Holiday Scramble & Luncheon

December 18 Santa & Elves

January 1 Step Aside Scramble

January 8 President & VP Cup* - 1st Round - Tee Times

January 15 President & VP Cup* - 2nd Round & Count 1-2-3 BB

January 22 President & VP Cup* - 3rd Round & Count 2-3 BB

January 29 President & VP Cup* - 4th Round & Count 3-2-1 BB

February 5 Low Gross-Low Net

February 12 Valentine’s Tournament - 2-person ScrambleOpen to All Players and run by Pro Shop

February 19 & 20 Club Championship* - Tee TimesParty after play on the 20th

February 26 Trouble (Modified)

March 4 2-Person (Scramble) Match Play, Annual MeetingMember Paid Lunch

March 11 Saint Patrick’s TournamentOpen to All Players and run by Pro Shop

March 18 & 19 Member-Member* - Tee TimesParty after play on the 19th

March 25 Scramble (9 & 18), Awards Lunch (Paid by LGA)

* Participation in 20% of scheduled LGA events within the previous 12 months required. Schedule subject to change during the year. Sign-up by 5:00 pm on Thursday prior to the event you want to play in.

Dawn England LGA President

Bill Schueller President MGA

2023/24 Golf Membership Program

All prices are subject to 7% sales tax

Planned Course Closure - April 15, 2024

Prices include unlimited golf course play and cart use when playing golf (blackout dates may apply)

Couple pricing includes up to two (2) children 18 or under and still living at home. Additional children are $250 plus tax each.

TO PREPARE FOR THE RENOVATION, AREAS PLANNED FOR RENOVATION WORK WILL BE TREATED RESULTING IN “BROWN OUT” CONDITIONS. THIS PROCESS WILL BEGIN IN EARLY 2024.

Memberships will not extend past April 15, 2024 due to the planned renovation work. TGO Owners will receive a 6% discount. TGO Non-owner residents will receive a 3% discount.

PAYMENT MUST BE MADE VIA CHECK OR CASH TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT!

Refer a new member and receive a $50 credit in the golf shop*

New Member Criteria: Not on the active member list the past 2 programs

Not an employee the past 3 calendar years (2021-Present)

*Referral must be stated prior to payment being made

Membership Benefits

Golf Shop Merchandise Discounts - 20% on Tops/Bottoms; 10% on Accessories and Equipment

Reduced individual range coin pricing. Currently a 50% discount.

TGO Bag Tag (or a date update on a current tag)

Complimentary Guest Passes: 8 & 9 Month

Complimentary pass for an instructional clinic or a 20 minute lesson with the TGO golf professional staff

Complimentary USGA GHIN handicap service if requested (service begins 1/1/24)

Add-on Program

Unlimited range use: Must match selected membership program and be purchased at same time as membership. Single: $45 per month Couple: $60 per month

Sharing of range balls may result in revocation of benefits with NO REFUND

Lifetime Membership: There are currently no Lifetime Memberships available.

Prices are subject to change.

Applications are available in the golf shop.

REGENERATE YOUR BATTERIES!

Now available at Golf Carts Unlimited

What is Sulfation?

Sulfation, the accumulation of hard lead sulfate crystals, is the main reason for capacity and efficiency loss in lead-acid batteries. Sulfate crystals can develop rapidly, preventing your batteries from accepting a full charge.

Over time, sulfation crystals rob battery capacity. As a result, the battery needs more charge more often with a shorter runtime. As sulfation increases, so does your need to replace your batteries. Desulfate to reduce costs.

We Now Have the Capability to Reverse the Sulfation Process!

• Increase Your Battery Life-Span

• Return Lost Capacity to Your Used Batteries

• Keep Your Battery Pack(s) in Sulfate-Free Condition

• Save Money on Purchasing New Batteries

Here is how it works...

Schedule a time to bring your cart in. We will hook it up to our Desulfator Machine. We will need your cart for 48 hours. Cost for a desulfination process including a complete diagnostic report - $250

Our Regeneration Process helps break down and dissolve the lead sulfate crystals, restoring the battery's performance.

We will provide you with a detailed health report for each individual battery, including your battery pack’s performance both before and after the regeneration process.

This process will extend the life of your batteries for multiple years, especially if you establish a yearly maintenance program. All work is done on premises at Golf Carts Unlimited.

Call to make an appointment...

321-268-4882

Bring your cart to us and we'll provide a ride back to your home - and drop your cart off when complete.

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BREAST CANCER GOLF TOURNAMENT

Monday, October 23rd

Sign up before October 18 by 5:00 pm or until tournament is full

This tournament is very popular and fills up fast!!

8:30 am Shotgun Start

4 person scramble - Sign up as a team if possible

This tournament is open to anyone

Entry is $50 for TGO Golf Course Members. $75 for non-golf course members. Includes Green Fees and Lunch.

Sign Up and Pay at the Pro Shop

Make checks out to TGO/LGA

Sponsorship tables $300 - Advertise your business

Hole sponsorship $200 - Honor a loved one

Can't Play? No donation is too small...

All money raised goes to Jess Parrish Medical Foundation for use by The Breast Center. All funds stay in North Brevard for help with diagnosis and cancer care.

Make checks payable to Jess Parrish Medical Foundation.

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• Men's and Ladies long drive and closest to the Pink Ribbon prize

• Raffles to include: Carry bags - loaded with gifts; Quilt Raffle; 50/50; $5 to draw your score on the Par 3s; $20 guarantees you a "1"

• Refreshments along the course

For Info - Contact Lynne Anderson - 757-406-0687

Susan Jensen - 321-720-7529

The blue-footed booby is a marine bird native to subtropical and tropical regions of the eastern Pacific Ocean.

8th Annual Breast Cancer Tournament

Medicare 101 Seminar with Melissa MacCalla

Tuesday, October 10 at 9:00am

At the Blue Heron Restaurant

Complimentary pastries and refreshments will be served.

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CSA Business

Board Of Directors Meeting

Plantation Manor • Wednesday, October 18, 2023 • 3:00 pm

The CSA Board of Directors are responsible for the entire operation of The Great Outdoors Community Services Association. The following list shows the current Board of Directors:

Chairman Cliff Creech 404-391-7271 chairman@tgocsa.org

District 0 Bruce Hayes 321-268-2470 district0@tgocsa.org

District 1 Doug Matz 516-903-3145 district1@tgocsa.org

District 2 Bernard Hatch 321-269-5063 district2@tgocsa.org

District 3 Robert Fraser 407-491-2500 district3@tgocsa.org

District 4 Lauren Clark 607-761-0092 district4@tgocsa.org

District 5 Colleen Marigliano 845-656-8394 district5@tgocsa.org

District 6 Matt Willey 518-321-1134 district6@tgocsa.org

District 7 John Comeau 321-269-5525 district7@tgocsa.org

District 8 Barbara Yeager 508-410-0029 district8@tgocsa.org

District 9 Drew Proulx 207-751-9268 district9@tgocsa.org

Also part of the Board of Directors Organization are CSA Manager Billy Specht, Architectural Review Committee

Chairman Leon LeBlanc and CSA Secretary Sharon Sanford.

The CSA website at www.tgocsa.org has individual biographies and contact information for each director.

Owners are encouraged to attend all the Board of Director meetings. Green speaker cards are available if an owner wishes to address the board for three minutes about any issue. An informational packet with the meeting agenda is given to each household that attends. Prior to the meeting, the agenda is posted on official bulletin boards. The board meeting is televised LIVE on channel 732.

CSA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Wednesday from October through May. Planning meetings to set the agenda for the Board of Directors meetings are scheduled October to May on the second Wednesday of the month in the CSA Conference Room at 3:00 pm. They are open to attend for any TGO owner.

Infractions Committee

The CSA is looking for two members for the Infraction Committee. If you are interested in becoming involved with our TGO community, they are looking for your support. Stop by the CSA office to pick up an application form or go online to our website: www.tgocsa.org then click on CSA Documents/Forms/Application for committee assignment. Fill out the form and bring it to the CSA office.

District Meetings

There are ten CSA voting districts at The Great Outdoors. They are non-geographical, but are determined by the last digit in each property’s street address. The District Meetings are held monthly from October through May. Various districts join together to hold combined monthly meetings. There are two meetings per month with five districts in each one. Please note the upcoming meeting schedule if you want to attend your district meeting. In the PAVILION:

Districts 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 - Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 10:00 am Districts 0, 1, 4, 7, 9 - Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 6:00 pm

Architectural Review Committee

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next ARC Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 25 and Wednesday, November 15 at 10:00 am on the Manor Porch.

The Architectural Review Committee meets for planning purposes on the Plantation Manor Porch at 10:00 am on Monday, October 23, and Monday, November 13, 2023.

All changes to your property that are visible on the outside require advance approval from the Architectural Review Committee. Application forms and ARC Guidelines may be obtained from the Community Services Association office or printed from The Great Outdoors Community Services Association website at www.tgocsa.org. All completed ARC forms must be submitted to the CSA office by Noon on the Wednesday before the next Wednesday meeting. Results will be available to pick up after the ARC meeting or from the CSA Office. Be sure ALL necessary paperwork is included with your ARC application. No approval will be given without having all the required data available at the ARC Meeting for review.

TGO property owners are encouraged to suggest modifications to the ARC Guidelines, which will be discussed during an annual review. Please submit them to the ARC Secretary, in writing, no later in the year than October 1, 2023.

Planning & Building Committee

The CSA is looking for two members for the Planning & Building Committee. If you are interested in becoming involved with our TGO community, they are looking for your support. Stop by the CSA office to pick up an application form or go online to our website: www.tgocsa.org then click on CSA Documents/Forms/Application for committee assignment. Fill out the form and bring it to the CSA office.

Candidates Needed

The Community Services Association has the following positions open for election:

Board of Directors Districts 0, 2, 4, 6, 8

Architectural Review Committee Districts 0, 2, 4, 6, 8

NOTE: For ARC, there will also be a special election for a District 3 replacement

Election day is Monday, January 22, 2024 in the Plantation Manor - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Photo ID is required to vote.

Members elected will serve a two-year term.

The Board of Directors are responsible for the entire operation of The Great Outdoors Community Services Association.

The Architectural Review Committee maintains standards of appearance for TGO property changes that are visible outside.

This is your community. Please contact a member of the Election Committee if you would like to be a candidate!

Martha Brown 321-268-9119

Wayne Condra 321-431-3573

Marie Jackson 954-401-4299

Blaine Littlefield 207-798-2279

Vicki Littlefield 207-798-2278

Kathy O'Brien 716-704-3284

Diana Pafford 276-492-0043

Nancy Wagner 607-542-6374

CSA Business

TGO Committee Chairman Contacts

ARC Committee

Leon LeBlanc tgoarcchair@gmail.com

Landscaping and Beautification Committee

Lauren Clark district4@tgocsa.org

Elections Committee

Marie Jackson kmjackson80@gmail.com

Finance & Human Resources Committee

Bruce Hayes district0@tgocsa.org

Firewise Committee

Butch Jones butch_jones2001@yahoo.com

Traffic Infractions Committee

Deb Griffin chance307@live.com

Infrastructure & Natural Resources Committee

Matt Willey district6@tgocsa.com

Planning & Building Committee

John Comeau district7@tgocsa.org

Restaurant Advisory Committee...

These are the people appointed to the Restaurant Advisory Committee. If anyone in the TGO community has any concerns, suggestions or issues relating to the Blue Heron Restaurant, please email any of the following members on the Restaurant Advisory Committee.

President’s Council Meetings

Restaurant Advisory Committee

Colleen Marigliano district5@tgocsa.org

Rules & Regulations Committee

TBD

Safety & Security Committee

Barbara Yeager district8@tgocsa.org

Lisa Berkis lberkis@gmail.com

Butch Jones butch_jones2001@yahoo.com

Steve Mardis Steve5559024@yahoo.com

Colleen Marigliano District5@tgocsa.org (Chairman)

Doug Matz District1@tgocsa.org (Co-Chairman)

Kim Proulx Kim@seaglassrentals.com

Steve Shonkwiler jsshonkwiler@yahoo.com

Peter Wehnau pjwehnau@gmail.com

Frank Whitmore frank@parrottrek.com

President Council Meetings will start back on October 17 with meetings at the CSA Pavilion on the third (3rd) Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am. Chuck Benoit is the Chairman of the Council and Ron Young is the Vice Chairperson. Owners are invited to attend.

2023 Condominium/HOA Presidents

CONDO PRESIDENT PHONE# EMAIL

I Wayne VanGorden 603-630-1029 we.vangorden@gmail.com

II Bill Delle Donne 302-542-7337 bill@thedelledonnes.com

III Ron Young 540-294-4044 yngrd07@gmail.com

IV Blaine Littlefield 207-793-2279 blaine@reagan.com

V Paul Barzler 719-373-7214 tgocondo5vp@gmail.com

VI Penny Harlow 808-561-8559 pharlow244@gmail.com

VII Len Perkins 757-651-0582 4108lp@gmail.com

VIII Ed Kamptner 321-264-0584 ekamptner1@gmail.com

IX Tom Brobeck 724-601-0284 tombrobeck@yahoo.com

X Cindy Marini 321-268-0481 clmarini@aol.com

CONDO PRESIDENT PHONE# EMAIL

XI Leonard Caton 321-567-3009 lcaton57@gmail.com

XII Matthew Willey 518-321-1134 condo12tgo@gmail.com

FHOA Rob Park 803) 665-2526 robp2001@rocketmail.com

XIV Jan Gunnell 614-565-8574 janetgunnell@aol.com

XV David Spahn 207-468-6760 dspahn@mac.com

XVI Chuck Benoit 978-314-9945 cbenoitiii@yahoo.com

XVII Pete Bronson 315-263-6469 condoseventeen@gmail.com

XVIII Ed Garman 717-360-1999 edwardgarman@gmail.com

XIX Carl Rosner 516-241-1877 pres@tgocondo19.com

APHOA Shawn Shepard 404-291-7195 shawngshepard@gmail.com

ARC Office Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed from Noon to 1:00 pm for lunch.

Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Members - Contact Information

Chair - Leon LeBlanc 423-791-3158

District 0 - Jim Leibold 321-243-3888

District 1 - Harold Witschi 716-998-6393

District 2 - Jeff Smutek 440-878-8700

District 3 - James Alonzo 518-577-7666

District 4 - Pete Bronson 315-263-6469

District 5 - Chris Christian 931-628-3675

District 6 - Greg Mackey 219-322-5555

District 7 - Gail Smith 321-383-4570

District 8 - Bill Flatt 321-626-5594

District 9 - Lisa Babcock 903-372-8849

Community Information & Notices

A short and helpful reference for living in TGO

Get a FREE copy at the CSA Office.

Plantation Manor Pool & Spa

OPEN Every Day: 8:00 am - Dusk

“Dusk” is different throughout the year. Please check the chart in the pool area. Please lower umbrellas after use so they’re not damaged by wind gusts.

Oak Cove Pool & Spa

OPEN: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

Daily cleaning from 6:00 - 7:00 am

Wear or have in your possession a Pool Wristband. They are FREE and can be obtained from the Plantation Manor CSA Office. Residents use lime green bands. Visitors use bands that are red, white and blue. Your guests are welcome to keep their bands as a souvenir of their visit to TGO.

Mark Your Calendars

For Wednesday, September 20, at 2:00 pm

We will hold a town hall meeting inside The Manor to review the new Spectrum Bulk Agreement that begins on October 1. We will explain all the details and this will be your opportunity to ask any questions.

Please Attend!

Lorraine Murphy Historic Center

Located in the CSA Conference Room next to Trimmer’s Salon.

Available to tour: Monday - Friday • 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Visit the CSA Office to borrow the key. The Historic Center can be shown on weekends and holidays. Call for an appointment: Lorraine Murphy at 321-431-4526

FMCA TGO Ambassadors Chapter Rally Schedule

November 2-5, 2023

November 30-December 3, 2023

February 15-17, 2024

February 29-March 4, 2024

April 11-15, 2024

December 12-15, 2024

Sebastian, FL Clambake Rally (Wait List)

St. Augustine, FL Holiday Lights Rally (Wait List)

Palatka, FL Rodeheaver Bluegrass Festival

Gainesville, FL Rally

Brunswick, GA Rally

St. Augustine, FL "Lights by Land & Sea" Rally

FTTA - Fun Time Travel Association Rally Schedule

December 14-17, 2023

January 16-21, 2024

February 8-11, 2024

March 10-17, 2024

March 20-24, 2024

December 7-10, 2024

Ft. Lauderdale, FL Yacht Haven RV (wait list, call Jan Elzey)

Tampa Supershow Tampa Fairgrounds

Lake Wales Mardi Gras Canopy Oaks

Cruise of the Western Caribbean Royal Caribbean

St. Petersburg, FL KOA Baseball Spring Training

Charleston, SC James Island County Park with optional stop in St. Augustine on December 5 & 6

Contractor Restrictions

Contractors employed for repairs, construction, renovation, or installation at residences that are in The Great Outdoors are not allowed to work on Sunday, except in an emergency or with the advance permission of the CSA. From Monday through Saturday, contractors must leave TGO by 6:00 pm from October 1 to April 30 and by 7:00 pm from May 1 to September 30.

Call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 during regular weekday office hours to request any exceptions to these contractor work restrictions.

Community Information & Notices

CSA Trash Pick Up Rules

The CSA crew picks up household trash 364 days of the year (off for Christmas). You’ll see them in a big truck pulling one or more green hoppers behind it. The guy crouching on the hopper grabs your trash bag as they pass by. To make the collection process efficient, please follow these important rules:

• Break down all boxes and put all packing material in a closed bag.

• Close all trash bags with twist ties or the integrated drawstrings that some trash bags have.

• Tie bags together if they are all light in weight.

• Place trash within one foot of the road so that it’s within easy reach.

• Dispose of your pet’s waste inside the closed trash bag.

• Put trash out at the curb by 10:00 am - Pick-up time varies within the park.

• Do not mix household trash with organic yard debris or construction materials.

• Do not put trash out at night because by morning it will have been scattered by wild animals.

Please do not allow pets to urinate on trash or debris. The crew has to pick this up!

• Also be aware that if you place your trash out on the street too early, the vultures think you have prepared them a sack lunch!

CSA Yard Debris Pick-Up Rules

The CSA crew picks up organic yard debris at least once per week. Tree trimmings should be cut down to a maximum of 4 feet long, weigh less than 50 pounds, and be stacked uniformly at the curb. Loose material such as pine needles, leaves and small twigs must be collected in untied plastic bags or open containers. The CSA will not pick up sod, dirt, tree stumps, construction material (e.g., concrete, wood, drywall, metal), chemicals (e.g., paint, oil), major appliances, or tires. DO NOT bring these items to the CSA Maintenance Yard yourself. They may be dropped off, without charge, at the Brevard County Mockingbird Mulching Facility (321-264-5009) on South Street (SR405). Go past the Lowes SR405 entrance then turn LEFT at the first traffic signal. Most other waste items such as carpet, porcelain plumbing fixtures, etc., that are not mentioned above can be dropped off at the Brevard County Transfer Station (321-264-5048) that is also on South Street (SR405), but 0.5 mile past Lowes on the same side of the street.

Clearing Vegetation on CSA Property

Our Declaration of Covenants states that “No CSA land may be cleared of any vegetation without prior written permission from the Board of Directors or its designee. Unauthorized clearing of CSA property will result in a hearing, with possible fines and ordered replanting.” This only makes sense, as you would not cut vegetation on someone else’s property without permission first. In order to track this better, we will require anyone seeking permission to cut vegetation on CSA property to fill out an ARC permit. An approved permit must include the CSA manager’s signature, and a copy of the permit will be filed in your ARC file for documentation purposes.

Guide to Living With Alligators in TGO

There are 32 lakes in The Great Outdoors and all of them are home to alligators. Please keep these points in mind to be safe when alligators could be nearby:

• It is illegal to feed, taunt or harass an alli gator.

• Do not swim or wade in any of our lakes.

• Do not walk near the shorelines and do not walk your pets near the shoreline.

• Do not allow your pets to swim, exercise or drink in or near our lakes.

• While alligators can be active at any time, they are most active between dusk and dawn and move during the night to different water sources.

• Please give our alligators the respect and space they deserve.

NOTE: If you come across an aggressive alligator, please contact the CSA Office prior to SNAP and allow us to handle any situation.

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE!

If you have an issue with an alligator, or any animals within TGO, please call: Sandy Juba at 321-543-0502 or Betty Salter at 321-223-8073 or Nancy Clark at 321-292-1434 .

These ladies are experienced in dealing with TGO wildlife.

What gets bigger the more you take away?

The answer is somewhere in this issue.

Community Information & Notices

Automated Visitor Call-In - 321-383-8802

The automated system offers two methods to provide access for a visitor. Call no more than 24 hours prior to your visitor’s arrival. Send an email to: guest@tgocsa.org, no more than 48 hours prior to your visitor’s arrival. The phone number and email address you use must already be registered with the CSA Office for the access request to be accepted. This system cannot confirm that your request was received or respond to any additional messages.

Service and Set-Up Calls - 833-697-7328

The CSA has a contract with Spectrum that includes Spectrum TV Select and Spectrum Internet services. If you are experiencing problems with their service or need to set up a new service, call the number above. Tell them your community at The Great Outdoors has a bulk agreement known as the Bronze Package.

TGO Community Channel 732

Our television channel of the Community Services Association will be active for broadcasting board meetings. Your TV must be equipped with a Spectrum TV cable box or digital adapter.

CSA Trouble Calls - 321-268-9767

If you have questions about lawn spraying, getting sprinklers adjusted, or any other services provided by the Community Services Association, residents should contact the CSA Office by email at service@tgocsa.org or call 321-268-9767 to mention your concerns.

Vehicle Barcodes

If your vehicle needs a barcode installed, call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 to schedule a REQUIRED appointment. Barcodes are $10 - new or replacement. They install them everyday, but will not do “walk-in” applications. If you need a barcode installed on your Recreational Vehicle, they’ll install RV barcodes on Fridays ONLY, and they want to visit your home or RV site to hopefully complete that barcode installation without moving your RV.

Propane For Sale

Mon - Fri - 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 am

By Appointment Only - TGO Commercial Area - West of the CSA Building.

The Community Services Association offers LP Gas for your convenience and currently at $4.00/gallon, plus 7% sales tax! Cash or check accepted.

Call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 for an appointment or visit during office hours. Payment by cash or check. No credit cards accepted at this time.

TruGreen regularly applies spray applications to our lawns and common areas that includes an herbicide for weed control, a liquid fertilizer, and an insecticide to kill chinch bugs, and other turf-damaging insects. The application dates for 2023 are:

October 3 & 4, November 20 & 21

TruGreen is also offering “service-call” visits to TGO. If you are still having problems with lawn pests or weeds, call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767, and we will put your address on the TruGreen list. They will make additional visits on the following dates:

September 28

TruGreen advises all TGO residents to stay off treated areas of your lawn, and to keep your pets off treated areas, until the application has thoroughly dried.

AED Basics (Automated External Defibrillator) Have Someone Call 9-1-1 While You Operate AED

The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that diagnoses incorrect heart rhythm patterns that could potentially be life threatening. The device treats the condition with electrical shocks.

AED use requires minimal training because an electronic voice prompts the user through each step. If you are helping a person who collapsed and you’re unsure if a heart attack is the reason, don’t hesitate to use the AED. Every minute counts.

The device determines if the patient needs an electrical shock or not. Simply place the AED pads on the patient’s bare skin, one on the right upper chest and the other on their lower left side. No one else should be touching the patient because false readings could result. The AED will advise you, the device operator, what to do next.

TGO has seven AEDs located at CSA buildings.

Blue Heron - Outside Ramp

137 Plantation Drive

CSA Office - Outside

100-D Plantation Drive

Fitness Center

145 Plantation Drive

Hidden Lakes Clubhouse

461 Ambleside Drive

Golf Cart Gas

Library Kitchen

385 Plantation Drive

Oak Cove Pool Bathhouse

434 Oak Cove Road

Windsong Bathhouse

155 Windsong Way

Monday - Friday - 9:00 - 11:00 am

The Community Services Association offers gasoline at the CSA Maintenance Area for TGO residents’ Golf Carts. Fill-up time is Monday through Friday from 9:00 - 11:00 am. The gas price is based on the prevailing rate charged to the CSA. Payment is CASH ONLY.

Community Information & Notices

Come Be Part Of The Entertainment

Blue Heron Entertainment Schedule 2023

Tuesday September 19 Johnny Danger 6-9

Talk Like A Pirate Night!

Friday September 22 Sammy 7-10

Sunday September 24 Mike Johnson 5-8

Wednesday September 27 Trivia 6-9

Friday October 6 Sammy 7-10

Thursday October 12 Johnny Danger 7-10

Friday October 20 Sammy 7-10

Sunday October 29 Mike Johnson 5-8

Friday November 3 Sammy 7-10

Thursday November 16 Johnny Danger 7-10

Friday November 24 Sammy 7-10

Sunday November 26 Mike Johnson 5-8

Wednesday November 29 Trivia 6-9

Friday December 8 Sammy 7-10

Thursday December 14 Johnny Danger 7-10

Sunday December 17 Mike Johnson 5-8

Friday December 22 Sammy 7-10

Congratulations to Steve Shaw on his retirement from the CSA Patrol team after nine years of service. Tony Del Monte, Billy Specht and Cliff Creech presented Steve with a service certifi cate noting his accomplishment.

The Great Outdoors Activities Committee

2023 Events Schedule

October 28 Saturday Halloween

November 4 Saturday Artisan Market

November 9 Thursday Welcome Back Trivia I

November 10 Friday Welcome Back Trivia II

November 16 Thursday Gloria Estefan Experience

December 8 Friday Golf Cart Parade

December 31 Sunday New Year’s Eve Social

2024 Events Schedule

January 25 Thursday The Music of Barry Manilow

February 8 Thursday The Modern Gentlemen

February 10 Saturday Valentine’s Day Social

February 16 Friday Trivia I

February 17 Saturday Trivia II

March 7 Thursday Frankie Scinta

March 13 Thursday Variety Show

March 14 Friday Variety Show

March 16 Saturday St. Patrick’s Day Social

M arch 21 Thursday Jesse Hamilton

How To Purchase Concert Tickets

General Admission tickets can be purchased for $17 for each concert at the TGO Tickets & Gift Shop beginning October 2, 2023.

Low Mobility Seating at an Activities Concert

If you have a mobility impairment and need seating at one of our concerts, please call Bev Moquin at 508-317-0295 to arrange for that a few days before the concert. Bev must be contacted each time you need this service.

Monthly Activities Meeting

Our next meeting is October 17, 2023 at 1:00 pm in the Plantation Manor. Everyone is welcome. Our monthly meetings are the third Tuesday of every month from October until April.

Activities Committee Points of Contact

Carmella Zielinski 321-289-0150 tmcmzie@gmail.com

Melanie Matz 631-365-6640 melaniematz@me.com

Pam Wheeler 321-567-4068 pamswheeler@aol.com

Pat Bronson 315-345-5246 pat@petebronson.com

NOTE: The TGO Tickets & Gift Shop in Hobbyland will reopen on October 2, 2023

Concert dates in bold. Other events to be added throughout the year.

Gloria Estefan Experience The Music of Barry Manilow

The Modern Gentlemen

Frankie Scinta

Jesse Hamilton

We look forward to seeing you in October for another exciting concert and activities season

Artisan Market

Saturday, November 4

Manor doors open at 9:00 am Christmas Ornaments

Come have fun and test your Trivia knowledge with your friends!!

TICKETS $8 EACH available at TGO Tickets & Gifts

4:30 pm

Thursday, November 9

Friday, November 10, 2023

Plantation Manor

Game Starts at 5:15 pm

Sandwiches & Ice Cream Provided

Prizes for 1st and 2nd Places

Tables of max 8 players

Chairperson - Sharon Wheir - 253-632-2105

RV Service and Parts

RV Sales

The Great Outdoors Community Church

Watch Bible Study and Services

Pastor David’s Bible Study is LIVESTREAMING on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am on the church website: tgochurch.org. In-person bible study is 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.

An Interdenominational Christian Church

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE

10:00 am

Watch the LIVESTREAM on our Church Website: tgochurch.org

Dr. David Price

Lead Pastor

J.B. Kump Minister, Small Groups, Visitation and Retreats

Dan Zahn

Minister of Prayer & Visitation

321-383-0303

Send e-mail to: info@tgochurch.org

Visit our website: www.tgochurch.org

If you miss the livestream of any service, you can watch it from our website: tgochurch.org by clicking on the Resources tab at the top of the homepage, then click on Archived Videos to find the service.

Ray Z’s Bible Class

Ray Z's Bible Class will return on Monday, October 2, at 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall of our church. End Time Events made easy to understand plus special topics pertaining to the End Times. Everyone is welcome to attend. Come learn about the future.

Calling ALL Singles - Join us for fun events!

The SINGULARS of Great Outdoors Community Church are continuing their enjoyable schedule. Get on the email distribution list for all the events for this group. Send your email, with the subject line “Singulars Email” to: info@tgochurch.org or call the church offi ce at 321-383-0303 to keep up on the latest news for the Singulars. Please contact our coordinator Pastor J.B. Kump at: 321-543-1608 or email: jb.kump@gmail.com.

Listen to Verse by Verse

With David Price on WPIO 89.3 FM every Monday - Friday at 4:40 pm and 9:13 pm

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from November through April and meets in the Narthex. Contact Rosalind Zahn for more information at 321-446-7968.

Great Outdoors Community Church has a ministry that provides services to TGO residents. The areas of support and their points-of-contact are as follows: Home Repairs Heidi Turner 321-514-3719 jihsturner@msn.com

Lending Closet Roger Stairs 724-228-7758 beaust881@hotmail.com

Temporary Meals Linda Snyder 610-751-5919

County Services Bev Houghton 810-919-1629

Respite Sitting Martha Dayson 321-268-1460

Transportation Charlie Wood 847-609-1222

ravenmst@hotmail.com

bhoughto10@hotmail.com

jimdayson@bellsouth.net

charliewood847@gmail.com

Food & Clothing Donations

Please consider donating to our TGO Church. We will pick up anything usable, wearable and edible for the needy. Please call Bill and Lynda Shaw at 215-450-5900.

Concert Schedule 2023 - 2024 - Mark Your Calendars!

2023 Wednesday November 8 7:00 pm Veterans Program

Wednesday November 29 7:00 pm Brevard Chorale

Sunday December 3 7:00 pm Christmas Musical

2024 Sunday January 28 8:30 am Voices of Lee 10:00 am Voices of Lee

Sunday February 4 7:00 pm Night of Music

Sunday March 24, 2024 7:00 pm Easter Musical

Wednesday April 24, 2024 7:00 pm Brevard Chorale

The Great Outdoors Community Church Singulars invites all singles to a luncheon at Kelsey’s Pizza (the one in Port St. John) on Thursday, September 21. We will meet and depart from the church at 11:00 am. Sign-up sheets will be available in the Fellowship Hall after Sunday services and in the church office during normal church hours. Cost is up to you – we will order off the menu.

The Mourning Dove

Mourning doves have a well-earned reputation for being really lousy nest builders. Some actually manage to assemble a nest, although most other birds would find it greatly lacking. Some mourning doves just find something that is roughly nest shaped and maybe — maybe — add a couple of twigs or a blade of grass. Rather than fashioning intricate nests in trees or shrubs, mourning doves opt for a more minimalistic approach. They often choose flat surfaces like branches, ledges, and even the ground to lay their eggs. The nest itself is a basic arrangement of twigs, grass, and leaves that lacks the elaborate structure seen in many other bird species.

Mourning doves usually start building their nests in the early morning. The male dove will gather the pieces needed to make the nest and the female helps in arranging them to build the nest. But unfortunately, in the nest building process, the mourning dove carries only one straw at a time. And if by chance that straw drops, the birds won’t make any effort to pick that up and instead it begins its trip all over again. On the other hand, even birds like sparrows know the importance of efficiency in doing tasks. They carry as many pieces they can in their mouth – unlike the dove and thus they save their energy and time during the nest building process.

YES! They are Horrible Nest Builders!

Sometimes mourning doves build nests in conditions which don’t make their nesting safe enough. One person reported that they saw a mourning dove build a nest close to the rain gutter. The place was a very bad choice as a nesting spot since there was no protection or shade in that area. The nest could be easily affected by the heavy rain yet the mourning dove chose it as shelter. They are known to build their nests in some of the most awkward places you can think of: a narrow beam, hanging plants, sloping roof and so on. A man in Concord, CA, saw a courting pair in his yard, then found an egg nestled in the palm of his work glove. Others have seen nests built with a couple of twigs on a flat surface or precariously perched on a rafter or in the windshield wiper trough of a car. Here in TGO we have a pair of doves who have built their nest in the crook of a shuffleboard cue.

Criticize their home building skills, but don’t knock their parenting abilities. They are really great parents. They rarely leave the nest unattended and both male and female counterparts contribute to incubating the eggs. They have to be prolific and good parents. Mourning doves are the most hunted game birds in North America, with about 20 million of them being killed each year during hunting season. Yet the population remains strong and steady at around 350 million. Their relatively simple nest construction might be advantageous for quick and efficient breeding, allowing them to focus more on reproduction than on elaborate nest building. So you’ll find them rapidly constructing nests in any suitable, or unsuitable, location they can find, and simply start laying eggs there. Reproducing many times during the year and producing a lot of off-springs helps compensate for the loss of population that happens. Mourning Doves are known to grow up to six broods in a year. And their clutch size normally consists of two eggs. They can make a nesting attempt about every 30 days.

Mourning Doves feed hatchlings a “crop milk,” which is a specialized secretion that includes the cells from the walls of the bird’s crop. Both parents will feed this ‘milk’ to their chicks. Eggs hatch at about 14 days and leave the nest at about 15 days, but continue to be fed by the male for up to 30 days. After that the chicks are on their own and the parents are free to build another bad nest and raise more chicks.

Arrrrgh! Talk Like A Pirate!

Florida has a rich history of pirates and piracy in its waters, and there were several notable pirate figures who operated in the region during the "Golden Age of Piracy" - the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

Like always, inquiring minds need to know more, so here is a quick lesson on a few of the infamous pirates associated with the Florida waters, along with their brutal and ruthless activities.

Blackbeard is one of the most well-known pirates of the era, who operated along the Atlantic coast of North America, including Florida's waters. He was known for his fearsome appearance, with a long black beard and slow-burning fuses in his hat, which created a terrifying image.

This infamous pirate struck fear into the hearts of sailors on the high seas. With his face obscured by a twisted, smoldering beard, he embodied the definition of ruthlessness. When capturing ships, he'd weave fuses into his beard, lighting them before battle, creating a hellish visage. His reputation was built on cruelty; he'd maroon those who crossed him on small islands, leaving them to face the relentless elements alone. He once blockaded the port of Charleston, forcing the authorities to meet his demands. Blackbeard's ruthless tactics earned him both treasures and a notorious reputation, making him a legend in the pirate hierarchy.

Blackbeard died in a fierce battle on the high seas with British naval Lieutenant Robert Maynard, who was sent by Virginia Governor, Alexander Spotswood, to track him down. He was shot, slashed and eventually had his head cut off. It was then placed on display and drunk out of.

Black Caesar was an African pirate who operated in the Florida Keys and the southern coast of Florida. Before becoming a pirate, Black Caesar was originally enslaved in Africa and then transported to the Americas. He was a slave on a South Carolina plantation. He managed to escape from slavery and made his way to Florida, where he became a pirate and began his infamous career.

He was the feared pirate of the Florida Keys, and a symbol of unrelenting ruthlessness. A former African slave, he escaped captivity and turned to piracy, terrorizing the seas with a merciless vengeance. His brutal raids along the Gulf Coast and Atlantic waters left a trail of destruction. Caesar was known to capture prisoners, forcing them to watch as he executed their comrades or left them marooned on desolate islands to starve. His cruelty knew no bounds, and his ruthless reputation spread far and wide, making Black Caesar a name whispered in dread among sailors and settlers alike.

Blackbeard (Edward Teach)

Black Caesar (Caesar Negro):

This Tuesday, September 19 is officially "Talk Like A Pirate Day." Hope to see you at the Blue Heron at 6:00 pm to celebrate the day.

Gasparilla (Jose Gaspar)

Gasparilla, often referred to as the "Last of the Buccaneers," was a legendary pirate who supposedly terrorized the west coast of Florida during the late 18th century; his story is a prominent part of Florida pirate lore.

He was an enigmatic pirate who haunted Florida's waters and was a ruthless terror of the Gulf Coast. With his black ship and crew, he struck fear into the hearts of sailors and settlers alike. His ruthless tactics included swift attacks on merchant vessels and merciless treatment of captives. Those unfortunate enough to cross his path faced marooning on desolate islands or brutal death. Gasparilla's cruel reign was marked by the plundering of coastal towns, leaving destruction in his wake. The legend of his hidden treasure, buried somewhere along the Florida coast, continues to lure treasure hunters, a haunting reminder of the ruthless legacy of the pirate who ruled the waves as the "Last of the Buccaneers."

Note: There is a Gasparilla Pirate Festival held each January, in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Jean Lafitte

Another notorious pirate from Florida's history was Jean Lafitte. Lafitte was a French pirate and privateer who operated in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Gulf Coast, including Florida, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is known for his involvement in smuggling and piracy and played a significant role in the defense of New Orleans during the War of 1812. Lafitte's name is often associated with the Gulf Coast and the pirate lore of the region.

He was the enigmatic pirate of the Gulf Coast, and a figure of ruthless cunning. He terrorized the waters from Louisiana to Florida. Lafitte was known for preying on merchant vessels, often leaving no survivors in his wake. His base on Barataria Bay became a haven for pirates, smugglers, and criminals, and his operations included slave trafficking. Lafitte's ruthlessness extended to his dealings with rival pirates and authorities, making him a feared and elusive figure.

Tom Brady

Considered one of the most notorious Buccaneers on the Florida coast, Brady is known for his one year $25,000,000 contract he pillaged from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But that was child's play compared to the $375 million dollar contract he had FOX Sports walk the plank for!

Charles Vane

Charles Vane was a "Pirate's Pirate," who sailed in the waters around Florida and the Caribbean. He operated during the Golden Age of Piracy in the early 18th century. He was known for a range of ruthless and violent actions during his piratical career. Some of the bad stuff Charles Vane was known for includes:

Acts of Piracy: Vane and his crew engaged in piracy on the high seas, capturing numerous ships. They plundered these vessels, stealing cargo, money, and valuables, often with violence and intimidation. (But what pirate didn't?)

Torture and Cruelty: Vane was known for his cruelty toward captives and prisoners. He was reported to have used torture to extract information about a ship's cargo or to intimidate his victims.

Burning Ships: Vane and his crew had a reputation for burning captured ships, which was a destructive and dangerous tactic. They would often set ships on fire after looting them, leaving crews stranded at sea.

Lack of Mercy: Vane was not known for showing mercy to his victims. He would often leave captives marooned on remote islands or execute those who resisted or defied him. Charles Vane's actions and reputation as a pirate were characterized by violence, cruelty, and a fierce resistance against authorities. His career came to an end when he was captured by the Royal Navy in 1719, and he was later tried and executed for piracy

Calico Jack (John Rackham)

Calico Jack was known for his distinctive clothing and for having two female pirates, Anne Bonny and Mary Read, among his crew. He operated in the waters off Florida and the Bahamas, where he was eventually captured and executed.

This notorious pirate captain ruled the Caribbean waves with an iron fist and an eye for fashion. With his distinctive calico clothing and fiery red hair, he struck fear into the hearts of those he encountered. Despite his flamboyance, he had a ruthless streak, never hesitating to engage in battle. In the end, his flamboyance and infamy caught up with him when he was captured and sentenced to hang. Calico Jack's colorful legacy lives on as a symbol of piracy's daring and defiance.

Anne Bonny and Mary Read

Anne Bonny and Mary Read were two of the most infamous female pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy in the early 18th century. Their reputations were built on their fierce and daring exploits on the high seas.

Anne Bonny, born in Ireland, gained notoriety for her fiery spirit and defiance of traditional gender roles. She joined the crew of the pirate Calico Jack, and her reputation as a fierce fighter quickly grew. She wore men's clothing and fought alongside the male pirates, earning their respect and fear. Her legendary and famous quote was: "If you had fought like a man, you need not have been hang'd like a dog."

Mary Read, on the other hand, disguised herself as a boy from a young age to gain access to opportunities typically denied to women. She later joined the crew of Calico Jack

as well, and her true gender was only revealed after the capture of the pirate ship. Mary was known for her bravery and fighting skills.

The pair formed a formidable duo, and their reputation for fearlessness struck terror into the hearts of those who crossed their path. When captured, both Anne and Mary managed to postpone their execution because they were pregnant. Still, their legendary status endures as a testament to their defiance of societal norms and their unyielding spirit in the world of piracy

Captain William Kidd

Captain William Kidd, originally a privateer, became infamous as a pirate hunter and ultimately a pirate himself. He operated primarily in the late 17th century. Kidd was commissioned by various European governments, including the British and French, to attack and capture pirate vessels and to protect their interests in the Indian Ocean and the waters off the coast of North America.

Kidd's activities as a pirate hunter took him to various parts of the world, including:

Indian Ocean: One of Kidd's primary missions was to hunt down pirates operating in the Indian Ocean, which was a hotspot for piracy during that era. He pursued pirates in the waters off the coast of India and Madagascar.

Red Sea: Kidd also patrolled the Red Sea, attempting to suppress piracy in this region.

Eastern Seaboard of North America: Kidd's activities as a pirate hunter extended to the waters off the eastern coast of North America and into the waters near Florida, capturing pirates who were preying on shipping in these waters.

However, Captain Kidd's reputation took a dark turn, and he eventually turned to piracy himself. He attacked several vessels, including British and Indian ships, and became a wanted pirate. Kidd's most infamous act as a pirate was the capture of the Quedagh Merchant, an Indian ship carrying valuable cargo. This act led to his downfall and eventual capture by British authorities.

Kidd was arrested, brought to England, and tried for piracy and murder. He was found guilty and subsequently hanged in 1701. His trial and execution remain a significant historical event in the annals of piracy.

So... you want to be a Pirate? You'll need to learn these skills.

Pirates were notorious for their ruthlessness and violent tactics, which they used to intimidate and control their victims. Here are some examples of the brutal actions and tactics employed by pirates during the "Golden Age of Piracy:"

Boarding and Raiding: Pirates would often board merchant ships by force. They would overwhelm the crew with superior numbers and firepower, leading to violent clashes on deck. Pirates used cutlasses, pistols, and other weapons in close combat, resulting in numerous injuries or fatalities.

Torture and Brutality: Some pirates were known to use torture to extract information about a ship's cargo or treasure. They might threaten or harm crew members to force compliance. Captain William Kidd was accused of using torture as one of his favorite tactics.

Walking the Plank: This is a well-known pirate punishment in which a victim was forced to walk off the end of a plank extending over the side of the pirate ship and into the sea. But first they would chum the sea to attract numerous sharks. This was often used as a form of execution or punishment for disobedient crew members.

Marooning: Pirates would maroon individuals on deserted islands or remote coastlines as a cruel form of punishment. These marooned individuals were left to fend for themselves, with no food and little hope of survival.

Massacre and Pillaging: Some pirate crews were known to massacre entire crews of captured ships, particularly if the crew resisted or the pirates believed there was no valuable cargo on board. After such attacks, pirates would pillage the captured vessel, taking everything of value.

Hostage-Taking: Pirates would often take crew members and passengers as hostages, using them as bargaining chips to negotiate for ransoms or favorable treatment.

Ship Destruction: If pirates couldn't capture a ship or found it to be of no value, they might set it on fire or scuttle it (deliberately sink it) to eliminate evidence of their actions.

Forceful Recruitment: Pirates often forced captured sailors to join their crew. Those who resisted usually faced violence or death.

Mutiny and Pirate Justice: Pirates had their own code of conduct and justice. Disputes among crew members or acts of disobedience were sometimes met with harsh punishments, including marooning or execution.

Happenings Around The Great Outdoors

The Wine Tasting had a great turnout with over 50 people in attendance. The wines tasted will be on the Blue Heron's wine list. Beth and her crew did a great job keeping the wine flowing. Special thanks go out to Suzy Whitmore, Tammy DeVries, Kathy Drugan, and Cheryl Anderson for providing appetizers.

Happenings Around The Great Outdoors

The

a new

The CSA staff and several of the curtesy patrol officers gathered in the conference room to surprise Steve Shaw with a retirement luncheon. Steve put in over nine years of service with the CSA patrol. Best of luck in your retirement, Steve!

Gracie was the gof cart girl serving refreshments at the Labor Day tournament.

Sawdust Club has

logo and now a new sign that was made by Tim Emerson. You can check it out hanging on the front of the Sawdust Club.

Adios Jimmy Buffett

James William Buffett was born on December 25, 1946, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He grew up in Mobile, Alabama, and was exposed to music at an early age.

Jimmy Buffett's first marriage was to Margie Washichek. They were married in 1969 but divorced in 1972. His second marriage was to Jane Slagsvol in 1977. The couple had two children together before divorcing in 1989. She is known to have been involved in his career and is the mother of his two children; Savannah Jane Buffett, born on June 1, 1979 who pursued a career in film and music, and Sarah Delaney Buffett was born on February 1, 1981. She has also been involved in the entertainment industry. They also adopted a son, Cameron Marley Buffett, who was born in 1994. Jimmy and Jane reconciled in 1991 and remained happily married until his death.

Buffett attended Auburn University in Alabama, where he studied journalism and was a member of the fraternity Sigma Pi. After leaving Auburn, Buffett transferred to the University of Southern Mississippi, where he continued his studies in journalism and graduated in 1969. After graduating, Buffett moved to New Orleans and often held street performances for tourists on Decatur Street and played for drunken crowds in the former Bayou Room nightclub on Bourbon Street.

How much is Jimmy Buffett’s brand worth?

In April, Forbes estimated his net worth at $1 billion. Along with music sales and tours, Margaritaville’s success helped propel Mr. Buffett into the billionaire ranks.

At the time of his passing Jimmy owned 23 restaurants and 33 resort and hotel locations, with seven more in the works. He also branded his name on several RV Resorts.

JB licensed the name “Margaritaville," to a brand of tequila, a margarita mix, and a chain of merchandise stores. He owned Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurant chain and co-developed the Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant chain.

His line of merchandise can be found throughout the world including Hawaian style shirts, t-shirts, hats and more.

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

With 29 studio albums under his belt, it shouldn’t surprise you that Jimmy Buffett has sold a lot of records - more than 20 million! His best selling album is the iconic Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes, which is certified platinum in the US. This album marks the first appearance of "Margaritaville," which went to number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and to this date is still Jimmy’s highest-charting single.

Jimmy first performed "Margaritaville" in public in The Coffee House at San Diego State University in spring 1976. He recorded "Margaritaville," his only Top 10 hit, in November of that year.

Books and Best Sellers

While Buffett pursued a degree in journalism, his true passion for music and writing. He began performing in college and later transitioned into a successful career as a musician and songwriter. He soon became known for his unique style and songs that often reflected his coastal and tropical lifestyle

Jimmy has written numerous books with three number-one best selling books: Tales From Margaritaville, Where is Joe Merchant?, and his biography, A Pirate Looks at Fifty. Having topped both the fiction and non-fiction bestseller lists put Jimmy in rare company. In fact, only seven other authors have achieved this level of success, including Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck, and Dr. Seuss! Buffett also co-wrote two children’s books, The Jolly Mon and Trouble Dolls, with his eldest daughter, Savanna.

“If there’s a heaven for me, I’m sure it has a beach attached to it.”

Jimmy’s novel A Salty Piece of Land was released on November 30, 2004, and the first edition of the book included a CD single of the song A Salty Piece of Land. The book was a New York Times best seller soon after its release. Buffett’s last title, Swine Not?, was released on May 13, 2008.

In addition, Buffett released several books that included his sheet music and lyrics to his songs.

Television & TV

Jimmy had a few guest-starring appearances on the hit television show Hawaii Five-0. During these appearances, he plays rugged pilot Frank Bama. Frank is a character Buffett created for his book Where is Joe Merchant?

He made an unforgettable cameo in the hit movie Jurassic World as the man who took the time to pick up two margaritas while escaped dinosaurs wreaked havoc on Jurassic World Resort on Isla Nublar.

Jimmy made a guest appearance on the Sesame Street special, Elmopalooza, in 1998 and sang Caribbean Amphibian with Kermit the Frog.

Jimmy made his first appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1981. Jimmy explained how he broke his leg three different times - during a softball game, slipping off a barstool, and skiing.

The Coral Reefer Band

Jimmy’s legendary Coral Reefer Band has been touring and recording with him since 1974. Initially, the band consisted of fictional performers with names like Al Vacado and Kay Pasa, but these days, they’re all the real deal! Over the years, several big names have spent time in the Coral Reefer Band, including Timothy B. Schmit of Poco and Eagles fame, John Hiatt, and Jerry Jeff Walker.

There have also been plenty of special guests and honorary Coral Reefers over the years, including Paul McCartney, Sheryl Crow, Brian Wilson, and Roy Orbison. Professional wrestler Ric Flair is even an honorary Coral Reefer for once providing - what else? - "background woos" during a live concert.

The Big 8

These are Buffett’s most popular songs and always played at his concerts:

1) Margaritaville

2) Come Monday

3) Fins

4) Volcano

6) A Pirate Looks at Forty

7) Cheeseburger in Paradise

8) Why Don’t We Get Drunk

Has Jimmy Buffett ever had a number one hit?

During his five-plus decades in music, Buffett earned two No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, as well as three top 10 hits, in part thanks to his willingness to maintain ties within the country music community, collaborating with a range of artists, including Alan Jackson and the #1 Billboard Hot Country song - "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere."

Margaritaville inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame

While we might still be looking for that lost shaker of salt, we know exactly where to find Jimmy’s iconic song "Margaritaville" - in the Grammy Hall of Fame! The Grammy Hall of Fame honors recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance that are at least 25 years old. "Margaritaville" must have been living on island time, because it wasn’t inducted until it was 39 years old in 2016. Continued on Page 66...

Jimmy made his first appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1981. Jimmy and Alan Jackson teamed up to make 5 O'Clock Somewhere a Number 1hit!

Meet

Nancy Clark Squirrel Whisperer

Nancy Clark moved to The Great Outdoors in 2017 with her husband, Scott. Prior to that time, she visited the park and rented sites periodically as her parents, Don and Noreen Payne also live here. Shortly after moving here, she became involved in the community. She helped out with a Firewise cleanup with her dad the second day after moving to TGO. Shortly thereafter, she was helping with the Nature Center's Fall Festival. Her volunteerism has not let up in the years since. Her love for animals led her to become part of the rescue team at The Great Outdoors. She finds peace and happiness in nature. She is also the curator for The Great Outdoors Nature Center, spreading her passion for nature to others here in the community.

Nancy has lived in Florida all her life and interacted with the wildlife in the state. She lived on a lake with alligators in her backyard, which proved to be a valuable experience here at TGO. She has been saving animals since she was 20-yearsold and believes there should be a balance between nature and people. She wants to help educate the TGO community on why animals will sometimes behave negatively and find solutions to combat those problems. That way everyone can live in harmony, keeping both people and animals safe.

Rehabbing baby squirrels is no easy task as they must be fed as often as every two hours...

Squirrels have always had a very special meaning for Nancy. She rescued her first squirrel at the age of 13 after it fell out of a tree. She went on to raise that squirrel for three years. On her first rescue in TGO, she helped saved three baby squirrels which led her to contact Squirrel Angels, a rehab center. They set her up with everything she needed to care for those baby squirrels. They also asked her if she wanted to be a rehabber. That started Nancy on her path of rehabbing the wildlife here at TGO.

Nancy is a sub-licensee for the FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) to be a rehabber. She can help many but not all species of wildlife here at TGO. She has gained medical training related to animals during her time as a rehabber. Through this training, she was able to help a wa-

Editorial By Dawn Addison

ter bird that had been cut by a weed eater. She treated the cut, rehydrated the bird, and released it later that evening. As a rehabber, she also used a program called Baby Warmers to earn two incubators - a large incubator in her home and a smaller travel incubator. These incubators are helpful to both her and the rest of the rescue team here inside TGO. The travel incubator has been used to keep animals warm as they are transported to other locations to be cared for.

Nancy is very skilled at rescuing and rehabbing squirrels and has used that knowledge to boost the number of southern flying squirrels located here at TGO. Southern flying squirrels are small, nocturnal squirrels that eat bugs along with fruit and nuts. These squirrels can glide from tree to tree, and their numbers in this area have been low. Nancy has rescued and rehabbed both adult and baby flying squirrels. After recovery, she releases them back into the community. Rehabbing baby squirrels is no easy task as they must be fed as often as every two hours depending on how young they are. She also buys the formula and food for the animals she cares for. In the last year, she has twice rescued flying squirrels. One of these

squirrels was pregnant at the time. These squirrels were rehydrated, kept warm, and provided new homes.

She has rescued many squirrels that have been displaced or injured. When baby squirrels are found, she will keep them safe and warm until nightfall. Then she returns them to the same area they were found and makes a baby squirrel cry which draws the mother to the babies, reuniting the family. She has done this successfully six times here at TGO. Nancy has also cared for baby squirrels after an exterminator unknowingly left them unattended by removing their mother from the home. Nancy is so skilled at caring for squirrels that she has been asked to care for difficult cases when other rehabbers can’t handle them.

Nancy is a part of Squirrel Angels rescue. But, don’t let the name fool you, they rescue other types of animals as well. They have recently started saving bees and currently oversee eight hives. This rescue also raises goats to provide milk to help feed the wildlife when formula can’t be obtained. Nancy has personally rescued squirrels, an otter, armadillos, turtles, and many other animals.

While speaking with Nancy, multiple times she referred to teamwork as the key to successfully rescuing and rehabbing wildlife here. There are currently a total of five rescuers at TGO, and each of the members has a different skill set. The team often works in pairs to stay safe. Once Nancy was on a rattlesnake call, and she and her teammate thought they had the snake contained when another snake came up on them from behind. The team always works in pairs when they receive a call because the situation could be dangerous. Beyond members of the squad, there is a larger network of other individuals in the area who help provide support and rehab injured animals. If Nancy or other members of the team encounter a new problem, they have additional resources to contact to receive guidance and advice. They also know other rescuers in the area who can care for injured animals if the team here at TGO cannot. Many times, these animals are brought back to the community once they have recovered from injuries and are returned to their original habitat.

Nancy and the rescue team at TGO re-nest birds when they fall or get blown out of a tree. If the baby birds on the ground have feathers, it is better to leave them on the ground so the bird’s parents will come feed them. If the baby birds are younger and do not have feathers yet, they are re-nested. The team places new nests with the baby birds close to where they were originally found. This helps their parents find them. Nancy and her team recently had success with two nests

of mockingbirds in this way. One of these nests was close to Nancy’s house, allowing her to watch them fly out of the nest when they got big enough. After leaving the nest, these birds stayed in a Dahoon Holly tree in her yard for another two weeks eating berries off the tree.

Nancy and the rescue team at TGO re-nest birds when they fall or get blown out of a tree.

For Nancy, each day is unique in her role as an animal rescuer with activities depending on the needs of the community. When I asked her to describe a recent special encounter here at TGO, I expected her to relate a story about her beloved squirrels. Instead, she related a rescue of a mother possum and her babies. A storage area was being upgraded. As the area was being cleared out, they found a mother possum and her four babies located in a tire. Nancy and her teammate put the tire with all the animals inside in a box and transported it to the nature center. The mother possum was very gracious for the help and didn’t hiss or become angry. The babies stayed with their mother and she gave her some food and nutrition to help with dehydration. The entire family took off later that day.

Nancy considers her activities as an animal rescuer and rehabber to be intrinsically rewarding. She said it is very satisfying when she can help get a snake out of someone’s house or help an injured animal, but it is also heartbreaking when they aren’t able to help. While some animals can’t be saved, it is worth it when she can rehab one and safely return it to the area. She would like members of the TGO community to know that she and the rest of the rescue squad are available to help when an injured animal is encountered or if you have a problematic situation. If you see downed wildlife, Nancy emphasized that people should call a member of the rescue team instead of offering the animal water, food, or try relocating it. Nancy also mentioned animals sometimes pass diseases amongst each other, including us humans. This becomes more of a problem when people relocate animals or draw animals into new areas by feeding them. This co-mingling of animal communities can pass a disease (such as wasting disease in deer or distemper in raccoon) between animals and wipe out all members of the species in the area. More information on the wildlife at TGO can be found at The Great Outdoors Nature Center.

If you have an issue with any animal in TGO, please call: Sandy Juba at 321-543-0502 or Betty Salter at 321-223-8073 or Nancy Clark at 321-292-1434 or Chris & Cammy Miller at 407-375-8310

Listed by Mike Zeigler - Sold by Nancy

329 Plantation Drive - $260,000

• Deep RV Lot with a 10’ x 12’ shed

• The executive suite was expanded completely renovated 2016

• Decorative painted driveway • Fully furnished, move in ready

• Kitchen has solid surface counter tops with stainless steel sink

• Refigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher are all Whirlpool

• Flooring is white marbleized ceramic tile

• Washer and dryer

Drive - $294,000

• Panoramic golf course view • 2 bedrooms

• 2 full baths with newly replaced walk-in showers - 2023

• 2 car width port • Screened back porch

• Laminate Flooring • Roof replaced in 2023

• Unfurnished • All appliances convey • Interior paint 2023

• Electric devices 2023 • LED lights 20 23

• Microwave replaced 2023 • Windows serviced and cleaned 2023

• Refrigerator, washer/dryer and dishwasher replaced 2022

• Air conditioner and water heater and PEX plumbing installed 2017

TGO FIREWISE INFORMATION

RESIDENTS REDUCING WILDFIRE RISKS

Visit tgocsa.org to view Firewise video and brochure or TGO Firewise on Facebook

Remember, you must have written permission to remove any living shrubs or trees beyond your property line. Contact CSA if you have questions about removal and consult the Architectural Review Board before making landscape changes.

2023 Severe Weather

By Ed Brown

In a 1970’s movie, Clint Eastwood, as Dirty Harry, asks a bad guy, “Do You Feel Lucky?...Do you?!” The bad guy was not lucky. Residents of TGO have been amazingly lucky this year.

Hurricane Season was ushered in by a Tropical Storm that hit the Pacific Coast in Baja and stumbled destructively the length of California; then Oregon and Washington State. It died in Canada! Flooding, mud slides, downed power lines, fatalities and all the “joys” of a major hurricane followed the overland path. Overland for 1,000 miles? What would be next?

We had a couple of tropical storms in the Caribbean, the East Coast of the U.S., and finally Florida. Some communities near the Georgia border, like Live Oak, got slammed! Cedar Key on the Gulf of Mexico was disassembled and flooded. TGO and Titusville only got a rain squall!

AWARENESS: Ultimately, you will have to decide to stay (hunker down) or go (evacuate).

1. I hope you made lists and shopped wisely.

2. If you choose to go, do it early, before evacuation traffic gets heavy and fuel sources run low. If you leave TGO before a “MANDATORY Evacuation" is called, you may tow your “dinghy.” Otherwise, only your RV may leave.

3. Decide what you need to take with you for survival, comfort and morale. Take cash money for purchasing necessities and for feeding your pets.

4. Plan your route and alternatives. Use a paper map. 5. Keep your non-TGO family advised of your plans and trip progress. Keep cell phones charged.

Firewise Committee - Contact Information

Butch Jones Chairman 804-514-4458

Christopher Miller Co-Chairman 407-375-8310

Tim Graham 561-262-8833

Donald Payne 407-222-0583

AVOIDANCE:

1. Avoid dangerous situations: on the route you take, the people you interact with on the road and frankly, be suspicious and protective of your family, food, water and vehicle.

2. Make sure your vehicle is always road-worthy and fueled before you leave home. Don’t drive through standing water. “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!”

3. Don’t ever think about wading through moving water!

4. Hurricanes are unpredictable.

LIKE DIRTY HARRY

1. Know as much as possible about the threat: THE HURRICANE!

2. Learn from history… of hurricanes and other dirty weather.

3. Keep a positive attitude.

4. Keep group (family) morale high, including assigning meaningful tasks, and checking results.

5. Make your own good luck through well thought out positive actions.

6. Be an exemplary group (family) leader.

7. Eat, Hydrate, Sleep and Recharge when and where you can. BE STORMWISE...

If you think this all sounds like the first page of a Survival Manual, you get an A+ for Reading Comprehension! Prepare Early, Remain Positive and Stay Safe.

Be Firewise TGO Be Safe!

Ed Brown 321-383-8253

Mike Lavery 585-472-1538

Ron Peoples 407-509-0486

Betty Salter 321-223-8073

Firewise Committee - We Are Looking For New Members!

Ed Olefirowicz 919-360-3174

Karri Olefirowicz 919-265-4315

Albert McGuire 810 338 5646

The Firewise Committee is looking for someone who is interested in helping prepare for and prevent wildland fires at TGO. If you are interested in being part of this effort and get involved in the community, stop by the CSA office and pick up an application or go online to tge CSA website: www.TGO CSA.org then click on CSA Documents/Forms/Application for committee assignments. Fill out the form and bring it to the CSA office.

POLAR BEAR CLUB Our Polar Bear Club for your Air Conditioning System gets you on the road to Peace of Mind with inspections performed according to the Manufacturer’s recommendations. For each inspection performed, one of our specially trained technicians provides a comprehensive report. When your next inspection is due, our computer will prompt us to call and schedule your next service. Call us today about our Polar Bear Club to keep your system running at peak efficiency while saving you money.

Funny Thing Is… Fall Fell On Football

Fall is supposed to be the season of changing temperatures, crispness in the air, gorgeous color palettes adorning the trees and plants, State and church fairs, holidays like Oktoberfest, Thanksgiving, and, of course, the time of year for magnificent displays of color, lights, and holiday decorations both in the malls and on so many homes. Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. So what could be depressing this time of year? Professional football. My favorite NFL team is the Cleveland Browns. Fans of this team tailgate, barbecue, and drink with kindred spirits, but they drink to help them deal with what’s to come when the game starts rather than the breathless anticipation of their team’s potential victory. No wonder Cleveland has the highest alcohol sales in the country from September to December. There have been 56 Super Bowls played. The Browns have played in ZERO. None. Ever. Thirty of the fifty-six Super Bowls have been won by only six teams. What about the other 26 teams? It's not hard for Anheuser Busch to figure out which cities to send the most beer to every September. Here’s what perplexes me. On Saturdays I watch college teams execute perfectly synchronized maneuvers, looking like a ballet troupe with flawless execution. How much do they get paid for this magnificence? Nothing. On Sundays I watch these multi-millionaires stumble and bumble, tripping over each other, fumbling the ball, and tossing passes to guys wearing jerseys whose colors are so starkly contrasted from their own that someone colorblind would be able to tell they are the other team. At the end of the day they walk off the field, bewildered and beaten, limping into the locker room to collect a check for those three hours of ineptitude that is, in some cases, five times what the President of the United States, the most powerful human on earth, gets for the entire year! I just don’t get it!!! Then, in the postgame interview, while putting on gold jewelry costing more than any five houses in most neighborhoods and weighing more than the cow they had for breakfast, they shrug their shoulders and say stuff like, “I don’t know what happened,” and “we just didn’t get it done today.” DUH! Really? Maybe they wouldn’t pull so many muscles if they weren’t carrying an extra 100 lbs. of gold around all day. No wonder aliens haven’t invaded us yet. They probably watch professional football on Sunday and figure we’ve suffered enough. Besides, who would want to conquer a planet where people act like the Keystone Cops on steroids? Surely there are planets out there where the highest paid inhabitants are the best and brightest. Wouldn’t it be better to invade them? So when does basketball season start? - Dr.

Sammy -

CENTURY 21 FLAG AGENCY, INC.

JASON BROWN

321-506-5407

ALEICIA FRAGOMENI

321-759-3966

$222,900

FOR SALE

489 FAWN TRAIL

lorida getaway home f

WONDERFUL EXECUTIVE SUITE BRAND NEW ROOF 2/2023 & NEWER AC 4/2021! Open living room area overlooks the 13x10 screened in porch & a private setting in the back. Decorative features such as crown molding, tile on a diagonal, backsplash in the kitchen & tasteful furniture that all conveys (pull out sofa bed). Full size refrigerator, stove & cabinets for storage. Gazebo, shed, and golf carts convey, too!

$145,000

FOR SALE

429 OAK COVE ROAD

SET BACK OFF THE STREET

great lot offers privacy

This great RV lot nestles up to the woods. 80 feet in length this property offers plenty of room for your RV, vehicles and golf cart. There is room to build a large executive suite if Buyer wishes to add on someday. Another perk is the location to the pool, bathrooms and laundry. Have your Florida escape here on the Space Coast!

OPEN HOUSE - TUESDAY 1 - 4 PM

• LICENSED REALTORS

• Local Titusville Office

• Can assist inside & outside park

$725,000

• Call or Text with any Real Estate Questions - it's FREE!

• You have a choice!

• Take advantage of the MLS

FOR SALE

912 GRANDE HAVEN DRIVE

OPEN HOUSE - TUESDAY 1 - 4 PM

TRULY ONE OF A KIND

custom built home

Concrete block on the first and second floor provide exceptional strength and security. Marble mosaic, travertine tile throughout the down stairs. Beautiful kitchen with 42 inch cabinets, solid surface counter tops, Viking range & oven, built in wine chiller & large butler pantry. Gas fire place in living room. Call for even more details!

Activities – All Year and Seasonal

AQUACIZE Plantation Manor Pool

Monday - Friday - 10:00 am - Weather Permitting

Call the CSA Manor Office to ask about any cancellation due to bad weather - 321-264-2393. Aquacize, or water aerobics, is a fun and easy workout for all ages. It uses the resistance of water to increase cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and muscle tone. Being buoyant in the water, about 90% of your body weight is supported and you’ll never feel overheated. Diana Araujo-Fernandez - Monday - Friday For more information call: Plantation Manor - 321-264-2393

BINGO Plantation Manor

Tuesday - 6:00 pm, all year

CARDS GO ON SALE at 4:45 pm. TGO Owners, Renters, and Guests Only. All present during play must be 18 years of age or older. Age verification via government ID may be required.

BOCCE Bocce Court (next to Shuffleboard)

Play this game that is similar to a sport from the ancient Roman Empire. The Bocce ball set can be signed-out from the Plantation Manor CSA Office, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. For weekend play, pick up the Bocce set on Friday.

BOWLING River Lanes (SR50) - Titusville

CLOWN ALLEY The Library

The Clown Alley meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 3:00 pm. Come join us for lots of fun and laughter. For more information call: Pam Campbell Taylor 571-217-0444

CROQUET CLUB In front of the Golf Driving Range

Sunday - 2:00 pm

No experience needed. Equipment provided. Bring your own chair and beverage. No formal attire. It’s a great way to get outside and have fun with friends and neighbors. Contact: John Comeau - 321-269-5525 or Frank Valenza - 321-567-4272

DIAMOND PAINTING The Library

Monday - 1:30 pm

Try this new craft hobby that’s a mix between Cross Stitch and Paint by Numbers. Tiny resin “diamonds” are applied to a color-coded canvas creating a vibrant mosaic painting. Contact: Nancy Landry - 781-820-7276

EUCHRE The Library

Saturday - 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Euchre is OPEN NOW for all who love the game! The cost is 50 cents. Contact: Peggy Apgar - 321-603-9934

RETURNING IN DECEMBER

TGO Bowling season ended March 22, 2023. Next season will start January 3, 2024, at 1:00 pm. Practices on December 6 & 13, 2023. Season will be 12 weeks. Cost will be $9.00 per week per person. Shoe rental is included. The first week is a business meeting starting at 12:30 pm. Teams will be 4 members with a handicap system, so everyone has a chance to be a winner. To confirm your place in league, join the league or more information, call: Jo-Anne Buckley - 321-383-4211

BRIDGE CLUB Plantation Manor Porch

Monday - 1:00 pm, Thursday - 1:00 pm

The group welcomes intermediate and advanced level players. Bridge sign-up sheets are placed on clipboards on the outside of the Plantation Manor office door by the stage. Players must sign up by Friday at noon to play on Monday afternoon and must sign up by Tuesday at noon in order to play on Thursday morning. For more information, call: John Comeau – 321-269-5525

8/28 F. Cavagna / J. Spero 4810 8/31 Joyce Hedge 5030

9/4 J. Comeau / K. Posey 4210 9/7 John Comeau 3240

BUNCO The Library

Thursday - 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Starting Oct 5, 19- Nov 2, 16, 30Dec 14, 28 6-8 in the library Bring $1 for Bunco and $3 for left, right, center. For more information, call or text: Cathy Costello - 321-376-2823

We are looking for more players - come join us!

CIGAR CLUB Windsong Pavilion

2nd & 4th Tuesdays – 3:30 pm. Enjoy a cigar with fellow smokers, swap cigars, share cigar knowledge, join field trips. (Bring a beverage)

Contact: Bob Hazlett – 937-545-7446; rlhazlett999@gmail.com

EXERCISE WITH CHARLOTTE

Plantation Manor (M) or Pavilion (P)

Start every day of your week with exercise.

Monday (M) - 8:00-9:00 am

Strength Training

Monday (P) - 9:00 - 9:30 am

Low Impact

Tuesday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am

PiYo Live

Tuesday (M) - 9:00 - 9:30 am

Back Stretch

Wednesday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am

Medicine Ball

Wednesday (P) - 9:00 - 9:30 am

Total Body Toning

Thursday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am

Low Impact

Thursday (M) - 9:00 - 9:30 am

Belly, Back, Buns

Friday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am

Strength Training

Friday (P) - 9:00 - 9:30 am

People's Choice

FRIENDLY HOBBIES Hobbyland

Wednesday - 9:30 am - 12:00 noon, all year

Bring your knitting, cross stitch, crocheting, and other needle creations. Join us for a cup of tea and chatter while being creative. For more information, call: Theresa Sansoucie - 603-491-4515 or Mary Jane Smith - 810-853-8188

If you are the contact person for any of the events listed on these pages, please review carefully and get back to us with any changes, updates or new contact information. Send to Happenings@tgocsa.com

Activities – All Year and Seasonal

FMCA - Ambassadors Chapter Plantation Manor

4th Monday (October - April) - 4:30 pm

MAD HATTERS Plantation

Manor

1st Tuesday (November - April) - 11:30 am

RETURNING IN OCTOBER

Seasonal meetings are monthly, in the Plantation Manor. Come to see your friends, share your latest RV adventures and get updates on our rally schedule and chapter activities. After our business meeting, we provide a light meal for our members and guests. Please bring your own beverage of choice. If you will be attending, you must send an email to Bob Nebel by the Monday before the meeting so we know how much food to purchase. Bob’s email: renebeljr@gmail.com

For more information, call: Bob Nebel at 321-626-1290

Visit our website at www.TGOAMB.com

FTTA - Fun Time Travel Association Plantation Manor

3rd Monday (November - April) - 4:30 pm

RETURNING IN NOVEMBER

All TGO ladies are invited. Lunch is $16.50, bring the exact amount, advance reservations are required. For lunch reservations, contact Susan Bonneau, madhatlunch@gmail.com

For any other information contact: Sharon Alonzo at queensharonmadhatters@gmail.com or 518-542-4539

MAH

JONGG The Library

Monday - 6:00 - 9:00 pm • Connie Heil - 321-383-8279

Tuesday -1:00 - 4:00 pm • Rosalind Zahn - 321-269-7957

NICKEL BINGO Plantation Manor

1st Friday - 6:00 pm - September 1 & 15 - October 6 & 12

RETURNING IN NOVEMBER

The FTTA is a rally group open to all owners and renters in TGO. All types of RVs are welcome and are encouraged to enjoy the fun. Join our monthly meeting for information about rallies and socializing. We will serve food at this meeting. Those who plan to attend, send an e-mail to Monica Fierro by the Friday before the Monday meeting so we know how many chairs to set up and how much food to purchase. Put “FTTA” in the subject line. Email to tgomonica@hotmail.com. Next meeting will be Monday, November 20. Monica Fierro - 321-267-7899

GAMES NIGHT The Library

Sunday - 6:00 pm, Tuesday - 6:30 pm

This fun-loving group plays many types of games. For more information, call: Jean Crichton - 321-383-9385 Charlotte Sickafoose321-267-5950

HAND KNEE AND FOOT CARD GAME The Library

Wednesday and Saturday - 11:30 am - 4:00 pm

Much more challenging and fun than original Hand and Foot, this is still similar to Canasta. Both days meet all year. For more information, call: Marie Zeigler - 518-805-8569

KARAOKE Plantation Manor

Bring snacks for your table/BYOB. Bring a roll of nickels to play and a canned good or $1, per person, for donation to a deserving local Food Pantry. Bev Moquin - 508-317-0295

PAGE TURNERS The Library

1st Wednesday - 6:30 pm

RETURNING IN OCTOBER

Please consider joining the fun! The book selection and more good information can be found on FACEBOOK at TGO Page Turners. Wine is welcome!

PHOTO CLUB Nature Center

1st & 3rd Friday (December - March) - 1:00 pm

RETURNING IN DECEMBER

Open to all photographers. The Photo Club has a digital photo frame on the Plantation Manor Porch- it is motion sensitive and displays videos or slideshow photos produced by Photo Club members. Contact: David Spahn - 207-468-6760

PICKLEBALL Pickleball Courts

Six Pickleball Courts are available starting at 8:00 am every day.

• Lights for Night Play • Beginners Lessons

• Organized Tournaments • Clinics to Improve Member Skills

• Open Club Play 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Daily and Wednesday Evening

6-00PM-8:00PM • Private Games in the Afternoon

RETURNING IN OCTOBER

Thursdays -6:00 - 9:00 pm - Oct 19, Nov 30, Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 29, Mar 28

Join in the fun or listen to your friends. Bring snacks and beverages. Don Wheeler - 321-567-4068 • donwheeler369@aol.com

LINE DANCING Plantation Manor

Tuesdays - 10 am - 12 pm

Beginner class starts at 10:00 am. No dance experience - basic steps taught. Improver class starts at 11:00 am Ferrel Mazzatto - Instructor - 321-267-0195

MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB Hobbyland

Friday - 12:00 - 5:00 pm, all year

Join us in this fascinating hobby by bringing your embroidery machine. Bring your door key for the craft room. Contact: Pam Wheeler - 603-866-9233 • pamswheeler@aol.com

New to this sport? We strongly recommend calling Nancy Powers at 603-209-2544 from November to mid-April to arrange for lessons before coming out to play. This will give you a good start to a fun and social sport. You can also try (lessons not offered during the summer) borrowing equipment from the Plantation Manor CSA Office Monday - Friday until 3 pm. For more information, email and someone will get back with you: tgopickleballclubboard@gmail.com

Marilyn Adams -President and Karen Roy- Vice President

QUILTERS Hobbyland

Thursday - 12:15 - 5:00 pm, all year

Join in the creative satisfaction and enjoyment of this sewing art. November through April - meeting is 12:30 pm on the first Thursday of the month. TGO Owners, please bring your door key for the craft room. For more information, calll: Nancy Powers - 603-209-2544 or Debbi Walling 925-708-3599

Activities – All Year and Seasonal

RADIO CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT

Experience the “high” of flying R/C aircraft. See if this is something you would like to learn. FREE training. The airfield is less than a mile from TGO. We fly all year and are usually at the airfield by about 8:00 am. For more information call: Bob Netherton321-269-3016

RUG HOOKING Hobbyland

Tuesday (November - April) - 9:00 am

RETURNING IN OCTOBER

The TGO Traditional Rug Hooking Group invites all “Hookers and Lookers” to visit and see our work. For more rug hooking information, call: Terri Strack - 603-540-5921

SAWDUST CLUB The Pavilion

Members meeting - 2nd Tuesday (October-April) - 9:00 am

The club building is located near the CSA maintenance yard and open to members 24/7, all year. We provide an opportunity for members to pursue their wood and/or metalworking hobby. Loaner tools are available for any DIY’er or craftsperson who is a member. Membership is open to all TGO property owners. Call: Laura Sievers 630-408-6461

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SHUFFLEBOARD Shuffleboard Courts by The Manor

Thursday - Scheduled play October - April - 1:00 pm

Discs and Cues are on the Fitness Center front wall. Please put the equipment back neatly when you are finished. For play after dark, there is a light switch timer by the Tennis Court fence enclosure door that is nearest to the shuffleboard courts. For more information, call: Doug Jensen - 401-885-9731

SINGLES AT TGO The Café

Wednesday 11:30 am

Join us for lunch every week. Men and women can spend an hour or two in fellowship together. Meet old friends and make new ones. Sammye Madden - 321-383-8530 or Cam Pelletier - 321-264-0691

STAMPIN’ UP Card Making Class Hobbyland

2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:00 pm

2nd and 4th Fridays at 9:30 am

Make 3 cards for $10. All supplies provided. Reservations REQUIRED. E-mail: bdaniels@cfl.rr.com by Monday before classes or call Carol Hall - 321-289-7380

STITCHING FROM THE HEART Hobbyland

Thursday - 9:30 am - 12 noon, all year

Come join in the fun of stitching your projects while you enjoy a cup of tea. Bring your key to the craft room. For more information, call: Barbara Stevens - 240-463-4809 or Teri Alexander - 321-961-1393

SUNDAY LATIN DANCE CLASS The Manor

SWEDISH WEAVERS Hobbyland

Monday - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

RETURNING IN THE FALL

Relax with this fun, needlecraft fabric decorating style. The simple technique can be mastered and enjoyed by all ages. Carmella Zielinski - 321-289-0150

TENNIS CLUB Tennis Courts

Tennis Club Members Match Play: Mon - Wed - Fri - 9:00 am-1:00 pm

All Tennis Players - Round-Robin - All Skill Levels:

Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Open Play Tennis - Daily 1:00 - 8:00 pm. Join the TGO Tennis Club. Contact any Tennis Club Board Member on court.

TENNIS CLUB MEETING Pavilion

3rd Thursday - 5:00 pm

Tennis Club combines a business meeting during the season with a potluck dinner for information and socializing. Bring a dish to share, your own beverages and tableware. Luis Duthil - 305 812-2110

UKULELE GROUP Nature Center

Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm

RETURNING IN NOVEMBER

Join us! All levels of players welcomed. Pam Campbell Taylor571-217-0444 or Sharon Fore - 865-712-5668

WATERCOLOR CLASSES Hobbyland

Tuesdays - 1:30 - 4:30 pm

RETURNING IN NOVEMBER

Try this class! All levels welcome. Our instructor for March will be Susan Stone. Cost $15. Contact: Lynn Foster - 631-258-0044

WOOD CARVING Hobbyland

Monday - 8:00 am - 12 noon

All skill levels welcome. Join us for whittling or relief, chip, and carving-in-the-round styles. Contact: Charlie Wing - 321-474-1952

YOGA The Pavilion

Monday 10:00 - 11:00 am

Hatha Yoga - All level yoga for strength and flexibility. Anson Bingham - Instructor

Plantation Manor - Thursday 9:45 - 10:45 am

Vinyasa Yoga - Bridget Griffin - Instructor

Bring a yoga mat and towel or kneeling pad for both classes.

ZUMBA Plantation Manoar

Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:00 am

Fun fusion of body sculpting and dance movements to lively Latin rhythms that tone your body. Facebook - Zumba at TGO

RETURNING SEPTEMBER 25

Melanie Matz - 631-365-6640 • melaniematz@me.com

RETURNING IN SEPTEMBER

Sunday - 6:00 pm. Come join the fun - with or without a partner. Linda Peraza - 321-383-0735

If you are the contact person for any of the events listed on these pages, please review carefully and get back to us with any changes, updates or new contact information. Send to Happenings@tgocsa.com

Classified Ads

All Classified Ads - For Sale, Rent and Wanted - will cost $10.00 per ad, per issue. Payment is by cash or check, payable to “CSA.” Classifi ed ads list tangible and real property owned or wanted within TGO by the resident who places the ad. All ads must be brief, 25 words or less. Forms are available at the Manor CSA Office, 145 Plantation Drive. The placement of new ads and the renewal of existing ads must be made, with payment, no later than 5:00 pm on the Friday before the upcoming publication date. No refunds for early cancellation of ad. All ads are placed on a first-come basis. Space is limited.

RV LOTS AND HOMES FOR SALE, RENT OR LEASE AND MISCELLANEOUS

FOR RENT: RV Lot at 50 Sunset Drive. May - December openings. Monthly rental preferred. Discount for consecutive months. Cal/text Dave at 616-450-4509. Email: dverstra@comcast.net (exp 01-05-24)

WANT TO RENT: RV Lot. Couple looking to rent an RV lot with or without Executive Suite for February and March 2024. Please reply to Steve Fleming at 705-826-4603 or stevefleming036@gmail.com (exp 09-15-23)

FOR SALE: Hopkins Brake Buddy Select 3 Towed Vehicle Brake System. Demco Excali Bar 11, 10,500 lb tow bar. Excellent Condition. Both for $1000. Contact Bill at 301-908-0492. (exp 9-15-23)

FOR RENT: RV Lot at 488 Fawn Trail. Available October 1, 2023. Includes use of shed with AC, W/D and sink. Large lot on the golf course. Six month lease preferred but will consider shorter term. Call or text Ann at 303-521-6204. (exp 9-15-23)

FOR RENT: 3 Bedroom 3 Bath House. Minimum 6 months. Starts October 1, 2023. Call or text 207-899-8379 (exp 9-29-23)

FOR SALE: 160 Plantation Drive. Large RV lot with 12' x 16' shed that includes new washer, dryer & refrigerator. Lot has great view of 18th fairway - $179,000. Call 904-629-2729 (exp 09-15-23)

FOR SALE: RV Lot, on the water - 441 Oak Cove Road. Full hook up, cart garage, overlooking 14 fairway, $157,500. Text or call 608-658-4465 (exp 11-10-23)

FOR RENT: Resort Home, fully furnished: Washer, dryer, fully furnished kitchen, towels and linens. 2 Bedrooms, 2 baths, office, dining. 6 month or longer lease. Located in TGO on a lake and golf course. Full size RV garage and space for a golf cart. Text or email to John - 765-404-6229 - john_d_asr@yahoo.com (exp 09-29-23)

FOR RENT: RV Port site at 308 Club Cove in class A only section, RV must be Class A 30' or longer. This port roof has not been raised. November 2023 - April 2024 available. Six month rental preferred. Call/text Terri at 508-380-2531. Email: rent308clubcove@gmail.com (exp 09-29-23)

While carting or walking around the nature trail, you might have noticed two ladies driving on the outside of the fence in what looks like a tank. They are Katrina Noland and Amanda Lee, Land Management Specialists with the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). That tank is their Marsh Master and they're performing the annual maintenance of mowing down the Firebreak west of TGO. The extra clearing around the pond at the nature trail bridge is part of a buffer zone for the property southeast of the bridge. If the weather agrees, the SJRWMD will do a prescribed fire burn west of TGO. The goal is to remove fuel so that we are less likely to have a catastrophic wildfire event.

Adios Jimmy Buffett

"Margaritaville" - The Most Lucrative Song Ever Written

In addition to being the best song ever written (depending on who you ask), "Margaritaville" is also often referred to as the most lucrative song ever written. Why does it have that title? Well, restaurants, resorts, and casinos all over the world bear the Margaritaville name. You can wear Margaritaville apparel and mix a tasty beverage using a Margaritaville drink mix (or perhaps blend it in your Margaritaville blender), all while listening to "Margaritaville" on your stereo.

A Pink Crustacean Tour

Jimmy’s first tour that had a name was in 1976. It was called the “A Pink Crustacean” Tour, taken from his album A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean. This album name was a riff off the Marty Robbins’ song "White Sport Coat and a Pink Carnation."

Parrotheads

The nickname parrothead originated in a 1985 concert in Cincinnati, Ohio, where Timothy B. Schmit, of Poco and Eagles fame, had the distinction of coining the name “Parrotheads." Fans were carrying inflatable parrots and wearing Hawaiian shirts. Being a Parrothead means you are a fan of both Jimmy Buffett's music and the laid-back, beachy lifestyle he promoted. The younger fans, or children of Parrotheads, are known as "parakeets" or "keets." You could also count on a distinctive smell that would over take every Buffett performance.

Jimmy loved Manatees:

Jimmy did extensive work with environmental groups in Florida and the Caribbean and it should come as no surprise that Jimmy had a soft spot for the creatures of the sea, but he especially loved manatees. So much so that in 1981, he co-founded, with former Florida governor Bob Graham, the Save the Manatee Club. The mission of the Save the Manatee Club is simple - to protect endangered manatees and their natural habitats. Today, there are approximately 40,000 members of the Save the Manatee club, all working together to fund research, rescue, conservation, and rehabilitation efforts, as well as awareness campaigns to inform the public about these unique animals.

Odds and Ends

Jimmy was a licensed pilot who flew his own light aircraft and owned a 1954 Grumman Albatross seaplane called “The Hemisphere Dancer.”

Buffett has claimed that his favorites of his own songs are: "He Went to Paris," "Death of an Unpopular Poet," "Come Monday," "A Pirate Looks at Forty," "Nautical Wheelers," "Son of a Son of a Sailor," "Sending the Old Man Home," "Twelve Volt Man," and "Distantly in Love."

JB fell, face first, off the stage at the end of his concert in Sydney, Australia, on January 26, 2011 and was rushed to the hospital.

The music video of his song "One Particular Harbour" was filmed on the same set and at the same time as The Bounty (1984). The two productions also shared props and extras. Escape to Margaritaville is the Broadway musical for all of us - it's the People's Musical! This upbeat and energetic show features all your favorite Jimmy Buffett classics, including "Volcano," "Fins," "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and many more.

ADIOS!

After entering hospice care just five days prior, Buffett died on September 1, 2023, at his home in Sag Harbor, New York, at the age of 76 from skin cancer (diagnosed in 2019) that had turned into lymphoma.

RIP Jimmy - We will miss you!

Our Fall Menu Is Here

Sudoku Puzzles

SUDOKU puzzles have one solution that can be reached logically without guessing. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row, column, and 3x3 square must contain one of each digit.

HARD EXPERT

Sudoku is a logic-based number puzzle that has gained immense popularity worldwide. Here’s a brief history of Sudoku, its origins, and the reasons behind its popularity. The puzzle’s origins can be traced back to the late 18th century in Switzerland, where a similar puzzle called “Latin Squares” was published in a local newspaper. However, the modern version of Sudoku was developed in the late 1970s by Howard Garns, an American architect and puzzle constructor from Connersville, IN. Garns created the puzzle and called it “Number Place.” He submitted it to Dell Magazines, where it was published in 1979. The puzzle gained significant popularity in Japan in the 1980s when it was introduced by the puzzle publisher Nikoli. Nikoli renamed the puzzle “Sudoku,” which roughly translates to “single number” in Japanese. The company refined the puzzle’s rules and introduced various solving techniques, turning it into a mainstream sensation in Japan.

Word Game - Pirate Words - Arrrgh!

ADVENTURE

AHOY

ANCHOR

ASHORE

AVAST

AYE

BISCUIT

BLIMEY

BOOTY

BOUNTY

BUCCANEER

CANNON

CAPTAIN

COMPASS

CORSAIR

CUTLASS

DOUBLOONS

EYEPATCH

FIRSTMATE

FLAG

FLEET

GALLEON GOLD

HEAVEHO

HIGH SEAS

HOOK

HORNSOGGLE

JEWELS

LEGEND

MAP

NAUTICAL

OLD SALT

PEGLEG

PILLAGE

PLANK

PRIVATEER

SCUTTLE

SHIP

SHIPSHAPE

SHIVER ME TIMBERS

SWORD

YOHOHO

What Your Dues Pay For

Your CSA Assessment Payment Is Due October 1

The Fourth Quarter Maintenance Assessment for 2023 is due October 1. Please drop off your payment of $975 at the CSA Office or mail to: The Great Outdoors at 100-D Plantation Drive, Titusville, FL 32780. You can also fill out a form to have your payment drawn directly from your bank account. The payment must be received by 5:00 pm on July 20, 2023 or there will be a $25 late fee.

What Does Your CSA Assessment Pay For?

It’s always good to stop and review what our quarterly assessments go towards. TGO is like a small city and it takes a lot of coordination and manpower to keep us running efficiently. Our lawn crew, irrigation and waste water management team, our CSA patrol and CSA administration staff, plus our residents, all work together to keep TGO a great place.

and Umbrella Liability Insurance for Common Areas

43. Flood Insurance

44. Maintenance and Repair of all Association Buildings and Grounds

45. CSA Employee Wages

46. CSA Employee Health Insurance and 401(k) program

47. Lab Testing for Waste Water Treatment and Monitoring Wells

48. Annual Licensing Fees

49. Beautification - trees, mulch, stone, plants, etc.

50. CSA computers, Copy Machines, etc.

51. Printing of The Happenings Magazine and Online version

52. Golf Course Maintenance and Repair

53. Restaurant & Café Maintenance and Repair

54. CSA Vehicles Maintenance and Repair

55. Reserve Savings to preserve our quality of life and property values for many years to come

On-Site Businesses and Services

ACTIVITIES OFFICE - Logo Items

Inside the Hobbyland Building

Melanie Matz • 631-365-6640

melaniematz@me.com

Carmella Zielinski • 321-289-0150

BLUE HERON RESTAURANT

321-385-9100

Sunday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Lunch and Dinner or Take-Out Food

Website: www.blueheronrestaurant.org

THE CAFÉ at the Blue Heron Restaurant

321-385-9100

Entrance Door just past Golf Shop Door

Convenient Breakfast and Lunch

Sunday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

CSA OFFICE - 321-268-9767

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

100 D Plantation Drive

EAGLE’S PRIDE - 321-383-0288

RV Parts, Service and Supplies

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Closed Weekends • eaglespriderv.com@yahoo.com

EAGLE’S PRIDE RV SALES - 321-383-4495

Consignment RV Sales Lot

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Closed Sunday • sales@eaglespriderv.com

GUARD GATE - 321-383-2004

Call to alert Courtesy Patrol about any TGO community problem. Call to request assistance from CSA On-Site Maintenance.

GOLFCARTS UNLIMITED - 321-268-4882

Club Car - EZ-GO - HDK - Yamaha

Sales, Service and Rentals

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am - noon • Closed Sunday

MAIL CENTER - 321-269-1666

Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am - 12 noon

mail@tgocsa.com

THE MANOR - 321-264-2393

Plantation Manor Office

145 Plantation Drive, Titusville, FL 32780

Office Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Closed 12 noon to 1:00 pm

MASSAGE THERAPY - 321-302-9885

Therese S. Brown, LMT

Monday - Friday • Call for Appointment

NATURE CENTER

Open Every Day: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

400 Nature Center Trail

PROPANE SALES - 321-268-9767

M-F: 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, or 11:30

Call the CSA Office for Appointment

Payment by Cash or Check Only

TGO GOLF SHOP - 321-269-5524

Tee Times, Apparel and Equipment

Sunday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Website: www.thegreatoutdoorsgolf.com

TGO REALTY, INC. - 321-269-5004

Welcome Center • Resort Sales and Rentals

Personal Storage Unit Rentals

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

TRIMMERS SALON - 321-383-9198

Hair & Spa Services - Men and Women

Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00

- Monday VISITOR ACCESS - 321-383-8802

Call or send an e-mail to guest@tgocsa.org to arrange a Guest Pass for a visitor.

THE HAPPENINGS - 541-282-4323

Open Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm • 100D Plantation Drive

The Great Outdoors Community Services Association (CSA) publishes The Happenings for the information and enjoyment of its members and their guests. The CSA assumes no liability for any information, omission or inadvertent error contained herein; or injury or damage resulting from the use of this information. The ideas, opinions, suggestions, classified ads, and commercial ads are to be used at the reader’s discretion. The CSA and group or individual contributors do not signify any approval, authentication, or endorsement by inclusion in this publication. For advertising rates or editorial information, contact The Happenings: Happenings@tgocsa.com

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