Community Information and Notices

Community Information & Notices

Automated Visitor Call-In - 321-383-8802

The automated system off ers 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 Offi ce for the access request to be accepted. This system cannot confi rm 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 for Community Services Association and other information about The Great Outdoors can be viewed using a digital TV tuned to Channel 732 on the Spectrum Cable TV system. The 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 Offi ce 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 Offi ce at 321-268-9767 to schedule a REQUIRED appointment. 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 off ers LP Gas for your convenience and currently at $5.00/gallon, plus 7% sales tax! Cash or check accepted. Call the CSA Offi ce at 321-268-9767 for an appointment or visit during offi ce hours. Payment by cash or check. No credit cards accepted at this time.

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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. These applications are scheduled in 2022 as follows: October 4 & 5, and November 29 & 30 TruGreen is also off ering “service-call” visits to TGO. If you are still having problems with lawn pests or weeds, call the CSA Offi ce at 321-268-9767, and we will put your address on the TruGreen list. They will make additional visits on the following 2022 dates: October 20, November 10, and December 15. 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 Defi brillator) Have Someone Call 9-1-1 While You Operate AED The Automated External Defi brillator (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 Offi ce - Outside 100-D Plantation Drive Fitness Center 145 Plantation Drive Hidden Lakes Clubhouse 461 Ambleside Drive

Library Kitchen 385 Plantation Drive Oak Cove Pool Bathhouse 434 Oak Cove Road Windsong Bathhouse 155 Windsong Way

Golf Cart Gas

Monday - Friday - 9:00 - 11:00 am The Community Services Association off ers 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.

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Plantation Manor Pool & Spa

OPEN Every Day: 8:00 am - Dusk “Dusk” is diff erent throughout the year. Please check the chart in the pool area. CLOSED for PRESSURE WASHING 2nd & 4th Wednesday until 9:30 am Please lower umbrellas after use so they’re not damaged by wind gusts.

Oak Cove Pool & Spa

OPEN: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm CLOSED for PRESSURE WASHING 1st & 3rd Wednesday until 9:30 am 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 Offi ce. 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.

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. Please call the CSA Offi ce at 321-2689767 during the regular weekday offi ce hours to request any exceptions to these contractor work restrictions.

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

Fun Time Travel Association (FTTA) Rally Schedule

December 1-4 Southern Palms RV Resort Mt. Dora, FL Mt. Dora Christmas Celebration January 17-23, 2023 Tampa Fairgrounds Tampa, FL Tampa Supershow February 18-20 TGO Titusville, FL Stay at home rally

TGO Ambassadors FMCA Chapter Rally Schedule

November 10-13 Escape to Camp Margaritaville Camp Margaritaville RV Resort, Auburndale, FL Contact Teri Henry at 321-704-4916 February 23-26, 2023 Ocala Equestrian Rally (Planning) Ocala, FL Contact Linda Utz at 407-257-0842 March 15-18 FMCA International Convention Perry, GA Contact Bob Nebel at 321-626-1290 April 18-29 Grassy Key Rolling Rally (Various Parks) Grassy Key, FL Contact Teri Henry at 321-704-4916

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 alligator. • Do not swim or wade in any of our lakes. • Do not walk near the shorelines and do not walk your pets near 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 diff erent water sources. • Please give our alligators the respect and space they deserve. • For your safety, as well as the safety of your family and pets.

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE!

If you have an issue with an alligator, 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.

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