Esplanade Lifestyle - Artisan Lakes | Jan/Feb 2023

LIFESTYLE

TEAM SPOTLIGHT

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Ashley Cooper Lifestyle Manager Ashley.Cooper@TeamEsplanade.com

Catherine Gangloff Community Association Manager Catherine.Gangloff@TeamEsplanade.com

MEMBER SERVICE

EsplanadeArtisanLakesLifestyle.com 800-720-0028

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

TAYLOR MORRISON

Sales Gallery

Mon-Tue & Thu-Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed & Sun, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Eric Von Stein Community Sales Manager

HOURS OF OPERATION

Resort Amenity Staffed Hours

Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Pool Hours: Dawn Until Dusk Fitness Center Hours: 24 Hours, Daily Court Sports & Fire Pit: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., Daily

EVonStein@TaylorMorrison.com 727-307-5222

Jodi McDowell

Community Sales Manager JMcDowell@TaylorMorrison.com 813-330-2373

Chris Howard Community Sales Manager CHoward@TaylorMorrison.com 727-267-6787

Letter From the Lifestyle Team

ASHLEY COOPER YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER

Happy New Year Esplanade Family!

Your Lifestyle Team is looking forward to all that 2023 has in store for our Members! The past year has been full of fun, and we’ve had many new Members join the community! Thank you to everyone who attended our last Signature Event, It’s a Wonderful Lifestyle.

We are kicking off the New Year with live entertainment in January featuring award winning illusionist and comic magician, Jared Sherlock. In February, the Divas through the Decades will perform a spectacular show you don’t want to miss! We are also introducing Starry Night Meditation and sound healing once a month for those who enjoy a stressfree environment.

Make sure you check out our Interest Groups and Social Clubs where you’ll join like-minded neighbors and meet some new friends! If you have an idea for a club you would like to start, reach out to your Lifestyle Team.

Monthly Pickleball and Tennis socials will be hosted by our Head Court Sports Teaching Professional. More information about these events will be sent out via email and available on our website. We hope to see you there!

A friendly reminder to register for all events using our online interactive calendar on the Esplanade at Artisan Lakes website. If you are unable to attend an event after registering, please contact your Lifestyle Team as soon as possible. Our goal is to make sure everyone can enjoy our activities and if we see specific events becoming more popular, we will host more of those types of events. Have an activity you would like to see on our upcoming calendar? Suggestions are welcomed! Please let me know by sending me an email! I am here to assist you in any way I can.

Victoria Thomas

YOUR MASSAGE THERAPIST

Who is your hero?

My mother and my father.

If you could live anywhere, where would it be?

A place surrounded by beauty, water, and trees. A place with a great view and peaceful, tranquil, fertile soil.

What motivation do you have to work?

I believe faith without works is dead. What gives me motivation is believing that the Most High gives us gifts and talents that enable us to provide or ascertain the life we would like to live. I want to teach my children to believe in this as well.

What is your favorite thing about your career?

The benefits that people receive from Massage Therapy! It is not just about the muscles or the aches and pains, it’s about the total wellness of the massage and seeing people’s lives transform.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

Giving birth to my children, to my dreams and to my passion. Giving birth has facilitated in the manifestation of each of the things I’ve mentioned.

What makes you laugh the most?

I find great joy in many things that make me laugh, especially when I’m around other people who get my humor.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

First, I wanted to be an obstetrician/gynecologist, then I wanted to be a professional boxer and I wanted to dance. I never stopped wanting to be an obstetrician or a midwife; I guess that’s somewhere in the middle of holistic healthcare.

If you could do anything for a day?

Where were you born?

Sarasota, Florida.

What are your hobbies?

Singing, painting, exercising and walking nature trails.

What are some places you have visited?

The Gatineau Hills, Martha’s Vineyard and Turks and Caicos.

What are you most thankful for?

I am most thankful for the gift of life and the ability to carry and bring life into the world. I am also thankful for being a mother.

I would love to spend the day with my family on a vacation doing something to create a loving memory. Everybody would walk away expressing joy and great memories, even if it was just for one day sitting on a porch, watching the children play. We would have good food, laughs, good vibes and conversation. Elders could bestow the wisdom and the youth could express themselves as well and ask the questions that we often don’t get to ask in our rushed lives.

What is your favorite game? Chess.

If you could only eat one meal every day, what would it be?

Greens, cornbread, fried oyster mushrooms, caesar salad, wild rice, watermelon soup, black eyed peas and sweet tea.

DONATION DRIVE Humane Society

February 1 - 28

Resort Amenity Center

Join

THROUGH THE Divas

Decades

Saturday, February 18

6:30 - 8 p.m. Resort Amenity Center $20 Per Person

Join Divas Through the Decades for a fabulous musical tribute to some of the most influential female vocalists in American pop music featuring songs from the ‘40s, through today’s current hits! Members only.

Valentines Day Dinner

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Tuesday, February 14

6:30 p.m. | $25 Per Person

Resort Amenity Center

Love is in the air! Come celebrate with your neighbors and enjoy a delightful Valentine’s Day Dinner! Your ticket will include a full catered meal from TK Grill and assorted desserts! Members are encouraged to bring their own beverages. More details will be announced as we get closer to the date.

Furry Friends Meet Malibu

LOVED

BY SAL & MICHELLE MARROCCO

What breed/type is your pet and how long has she been part of your family?

She is a 4-year-old Yorkshire Terrier and joined our family on November 15, 2018. She has been part of our family since we moved to Esplanade. When we brought her home for the first time, she would bark at herself in the mirror. She was only two pounds, but thought she was a big tough dog.

When you travel does Malibu travel with you?

She loves to go places with us, especially to New Jersey where we are originally from. She loves to go for car rides!

What is her favorite treat?

Her favorite treat is a giant steak bone that is bigger than herself.

How do you celebrate your pet’s birthday?

For her birthday we usually buy her a new toy. Then, we go walking and have dinner in St. Petersburg.

What are a few amazing qualities about your sweet pup?

She loves to hunt for lizards. She loves people and getting massages from our visitors. Malibu’s amazing qualities are she can manipulate you with her cuteness and you will be putty in her paws!

WANT TO FEATURE YOUR PET?

Contact your Lifestyle Manager, to be featured in the next edition of the Lifestyle Magazine. Answer a few questions about your furry, feathery, or scaly friend and share a couple pictures.

What’s Your Wildlife Personality?

We invite you to discover which amazing wildlife species channels your inner self by taking the National Wildlife Federation’s wildlife personality quiz with just eight questions. We all have a wild side. What’s yours? Visit blog.nwf.org/2022/06/ quiz-whats-your-wildlife-personality

HOTELS & RESORTS

ANIMAL CARE

FITNESS,

& WELLNESS

VENT

CELEBRATION

Karen & Edgar Dickerson

The Members of our community are truly what make this a wonderful place to live. In each edition, we will spotlight a Member, couple or family to showcase the amazing people that call our community home. If you would like to be featured or want to nominate another Member, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.

Response Team) Club and the Euchre Club. We enjoy bingo, LRC, watercolor painting classes, and the special events such as karaoke, Halloween party, and comedy night. We are looking forward to many other activities. Karen’s hobby is mosaics.

Tell us about your family and current or past professions. We are high school sweethearts who have been married for 51 years. We have a daughter and a son who blessed us with four grandsons and a granddaughter. Our family has been our most rewarding choices. We are retired. Ed worked as a pharmacist and Karen worked as a public health nurse.

What is the best advice you have ever received or given? Dreams can be achieved if you work hard enough.

Where is the most exciting place you’ve traveled to and what made it so memorable?

Twenty years ago, we fell in love with the island of Saint Maarten/St. Martin. It consists of two separate countries, French side, and Dutch side. The beaches are beautiful, the restaurants are outstanding, the nightlife is vibrant, there is duty free shopping and more. We have made many friends over the years at our preferred resort.

Why did you choose Palmetto, Florida and specifically, Esplanade at Artisan Lakes? Is your residency full-time?

QWe started visiting the Bradenton area four years ago. Finally, we decided we were tired of the cold weather and snow. It was time to move to Florida for the sun and warm weather. Our longtime friends from Michigan, Roger and Sue Thorton, moved to Esplanade at Artisan Lakes and introduced us to this lifestyle community and its amenities. We looked at several communities and decided that this one had everything we were looking for.

How long have you lived here?

We moved in five months ago and are full time residents. People are very friendly and welcome newcomers with open arms. We could not be happier in our new home and community.

What Lifestyle programs are you most interested in? Are you in a club? Do you attend any classes/clinics? Hobbies? We are members of the CERT (Community Emergency

Tell us something that might surprise people. Family is so important to us! Many people cannot believe we moved to Florida!

Recent Events

In case you missed some of the events, here is a look back at our fun the last few months!

Pickled Pink Pickleball TOURNAMENT

Our community raised $2,500 for Breast Cancer during our first annual Pickled Pink Pickleball Tournament! All proceeds are going to Susan G. Komen Foundation. Thank you to everyone who supported this cause. All photos are posted on our Facebook page.

Halloween CELEBRATIONS

Members went all out for Halloween and showed up in spectacular costumes! Congrats to costume winners Mike McCahill, Rebecca Preminger, and Duane and Faye Beal! Congrats to our scavenger hunt raffle winner Hanna Cree. Check out the creative golf cart!

Fall in Love with Wellness EXPO

Our first expo was a HUGE success! Photos can be found on our Facebook page!

A Tribute to VETERANS

Thank you, Jim Russell, Roger Thornton, and Edgar Smart-Homer, for sharing your story and to all the veterans in our community for joining us for this wonderful Veterans Day Tribute.

Interest Groups & Social Clubs

Did you know that Esplanade at Artisan Lakes has a variety of Member-hosted clubs and interest groups you can be a part of? From culinary-focused clubs to book clubs, to clubs centered around cards and games, there is something for everyone. To learn more about available clubs in the community and to inquire about joining, contact the club chair listed below.

Weekly Member Clubs

BOCCE CLUB

Wednesdays | 9 a.m.

Pete Schneider: pschneider1@tampabay.rr.com

BRIDGE CLUB

Tuesdays | 1 p.m.

Pete Schneider: pschneider1@tampabay.rr.com

BRIDGE CLUB DISCUSSION

Wednesdays | 1 p.m.

Dorene Mallard: dmallard1750@gmail.com

LINE DANCING CLUB

Wednesdays at 1 p.m. | Fridays at 12:15 p.m. | Saturdays at 11 a.m.

Toby Kelley: tkelley@tampabay.rr.com

MAHJONG

Mondays | 12 p.m.

Pam Pennetta: pampennetta@gmail.com

Monthly Member Clubs

BOOK CLUB

4th Monday | 6 p.m.

Sue Barber: barber.sue@gmail.com

CERT (COMMUNITY

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

TEAM) CLUB

1st Tuesday | 5 p.m.

Joe Yagar: yagarmeister@gmail.com

COLOR CLUB

3rd Monday | 10 a.m.

Hosted by your Lifestyle Team

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

2nd & 4th Thursday | 12 - 4:30 p.m.

Dorene Mallard: dmallard1750@gmail.com

EUCHRE CARD CLUB

3rd Thursday | 6 p.m. | RSVP Required

Karen Bain: ckb777opp@agpx.net

GARDEN BUDS

2nd Tuesday | 9:30 a.m.

Liz Van Der Laag: lizvanderlaag@gmail.com

GOLF CART CLUB

Various Days

Cindy Byno: cbyno@icloud.com

LADIES LUNCHEON

2nd Wednesday | 12 p.m.

Nancy S: njschneider@tampabay.rr.com

PICKLEBALL CLUB

Ladies Pickleball

Mondays | 8 - 10 a.m. (Open Play) Tuesdays | 8 - 10 a.m. (Drill & Train)

Morning Open Play

Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays 8 - 10 a.m.

Evening Open Play

Mondays & Thursdays 6:30 - 10 p.m.

Ann Shaddix: annyshadd@yahoo.com

TENNIS CLUB

Mixed Intermediate Tuesday & Thursdays 6 - 8 p.m.

Tennis Courts 1 & 2 George Ladino: gladino@tampabay.rr.com

NEIGHBORS BREAKING BREAD CLUB

Quarterly Meetings

Diane Green: juniemoon083@gmail.com

SHANGHAI RUMMY

2nd & 4th Tuesdays | 6:30 p.m.

Pam Pennetta: pampennetta@gmail.com

SOCIAL FOR SINGLES

1st Monday | 7 p.m.

Dottie Achmoody: dottiea77@gmail.com

WHEELS IN THE MORNING CLUB

1st Tuesday | 9 a.m.

John Wright: johnbcruzn@aol.com

Esplanade Line Dance Club

How long has this group been active? Over 5 years.

How many Members are in the group? About 50.

Does membership require any experience? Absolutely not. Most people join insisting they have several left feet. Anyone can join, dance, and have fun even if they have never danced before!

Is the club co-ed?

Yes, we have several very brave male Members.

When does the club meet? New Members join us at 11 a.m. on Saturdays.

Is this a country dance group?

No, we dance to everything from Garth Brooks to Michael Buble, and Bruno Mars to Brenda Lee.

How does a Member learn more?

This group is first and foremost about having fun! For more information, contact the group leader, Toby Kelley, via call or text at 941-518-8492.

14-Day Self-Care Wellness Challenge

Start the New Year off right with this 14-day challenge to jump start your self-care wellness goals.

» Day 1: Tell yourself five things you love about yourself (repeat them out loud daily).

» Day 2: Positive affirmations - write them down and say them out loud to yourself!

» Day 3: Start a dream journal.

» Day 4: Create a gratitude list.

» Day 5: Stop comparing yourself to others.

» Day 6: Plan a date with your partner or a friend.

» Day 7: Go to bed one hour early.

» Day 8: Spend a day without social media.

» Day 9: Create a boundary - practice saying no if you cannot fully commit to what others are asking of you.

» Day 10: Treat yourself to a spa treatment.

» Day 11: Treat yourself to your favorite dessert.

» Day 12: No complaining today - look for the positive.

» Day 13: Write down your goals for the next 30 days.

» Day 14: Spend time alone. Find happiness and embrace the quiet.

Upcoming Events

All activities/events subject to change. For details and to register, visit esplanadeartisanlakeslifestyle.com/events.

BOOK CLUB AUTHOR PRESENTATION

Wednesday, January 11 | 6:30 p.m.

Resort Amenity Center

Join Author, Terri Houston, who resides in our community, for a discussion about her published book, Lite Bites. All readers can relate to this light and delightfully entertaining book of everyday life experiences. Terri will talk about her inspiration for the book and the writing process. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers. Refreshments will be provided by the Book Club.

YELLOW & RED BINGO NIGHTS

BLOOD MARY BAR

Wednesday, January 4 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Resort Amenity Center

Let’s get spicy! Join us on National Bloody Mary day as we celebrate with a Bloody Mary Bar and light refreshments. Members are encouraged to bring your other favorite beverages to enjoy.

A DAY OF BREAST HEALTH: HERSCAN

Thursday, January 5 | 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Resort Amenity Center

Did you know that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime? Early detection is key to increased survival rates. No matter what your age, it’s never too early to get educated and checked. HerScan is a mobile breast ultrasound screening company that provides fast, pain free, and best of all, compression-free testing! An email will be sent out with a link to schedule an appointment.

SOCIAL DANCE CLASS

Thursday, January 5 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Resort Amenity Center

Join your neighbors for an evening of learning two different dances with dance instructor, Jonathan Bascom! No experience is required, just wear your dancing shoes! This complimentary class is to see how many Members are interested in learning to dance!

STARRY NIGHT MEDITATION

Sundays, January 8 & February 19 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Movement Studio | Maximum of 15 Members

Join your Lifestyle Team, Victoria and Serena for an evening of meditation under the stars. Allow yourself to unwind your mind and return home refreshed. Meditation at 6 p.m. Sound Healing at 7 p.m.

Friday, January 13 (Yellow) & February 10 (Red) | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Resort Amenity Center | Members Only

Calling all Members 18+! Join us for a fun night of Bingo! To be entered into the raffle for this Bingo Night you must wear a yellow (Jan) or red (Feb) shirt. Any shade of the selected color is acceptable.

DRUM CIRCLE

Tuesday, January 17 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Resort Amenity Center

Gather with your neighbors on the lanai to create rhythm and upbeat energy in our interactive drum circle hosted by Giving Tree Music. Drums, shakers, and tambourines will be provided.

ILLUSIONIST & COMIC MAGICIAN SHOW

Friday, January 20 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Resort Amenity Center | $20 Per Person

Jared Sherlock is an award-winning illusionist and comic magician. You don’t want to miss this high-energy comedy performance!

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY

Friday, January 20 & February 17 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Resort Amenity Center Parking Lot

Participating food truck will be sent via email as we get closer to the date of the event!

MOVIE NIGHT

Saturday, January 28 | 6:30 p.m.

Resort Event Lawn

Enjoy an evening on the event lawn for a movie including complimentary popcorn and snacks. Members are encouraged to bring their own blanket and beverages.

Upcoming Events

All activities/events subject to change. For details and to register, visit esplanadeartisanlakeslifestyle.com/events.

FITNESS CENTER ORIENTATION

Saturday, January 21 | 10 a.m.

Resort Amenity Center

Join Fitness Instructor, Dan Furnare for a detailed orientation about the Esplanade Fitness Center and equipment!

KARAOKE NIGHT

Saturday, February 4 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Resort Amenity Center | Members Only

DJ Lalo has thousands of songs in his catalog to choose from. Once you arrive, choose your song, and get your name on the list! Please be sure to bring your favorite beverage and/or snack to enjoy.

FLOWER BOUQUET WORKSHOP

Wednesday, February 8 | 6:30 p.m.

Resort Amenity Center | $25 Per Person

To celebrate the month of love, join The Roaming Petal’s Floral Designer as she leads you step by step on how to create a beautiful bouquet for your home or to give as a gift. Light refreshments provided. Members are encouraged to bring their own beverages.

BLOOD DRIVE HOSTED BY ONE BLOOD

Wednesday, February 22 | 1 - 7 p.m.

Resort Amenity Center

We invite all Members to give the gift of life by donating blood. An email will be sent with a link to schedule an appointment!

Monthly Member Meetings

FOOTBALL WATCH PARTY & CHILI COOK-OFF

Sunday, February 12 | 6:30 p.m.

Resort Amenity Center

Let’s gather just before kickoff and get this party started! Whether you are here to watch the game or just to the commercials, you are guaranteed a great time! Call all chili chefs! Bring your best batch of chili to enter in the cook-off contest or bring your favorite dish to share with your neighbors. Members are encouraged to bring your favorite beverage. Register at the Resort Amenity Center today!

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Thursdays, January 5 and February 2 9:30 a.m. | Resort Amenity Center

Join us for some coffee and conversation, as we discuss the latest and greatest Lifestyle news in a relaxed and social atmosphere.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Thursdays, January 12 & February 9 9 a.m. | Resort Amenity Center

Join your Community Association Manager (CAM) for the most current updates about your community.

ESPLANADE 101

Thursdays, January 12 & February 9 6 p.m. | Resort Amenity Center

Join us for new homeowner orientation with the Lifestyle Manager and CAM as we introduce you to everything Esplanade.

Black Bean Corn Salsa

INGREDIENTS

» 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

» 1 (15 ounce) can yellow corn, drained

» 1 (15 ounce) can white corn, drained

» 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained

» 1 bunch finely chopped cilantro

» 5 green onions, finely sliced

» 1 small red onion, finely chopped

» 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

» 1 tablespoon minced garlic

» ¼ cup lime juice

» 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced

» 2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Stir together black beans, yellow and white corn, tomatoes, cilantro, green onions, red onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a large bowl.

2. Gently mix in lime juice and avocado.

3. Drizzle with olive oil to serve.

Around Town

SARASOTA BRADENTON HOME SHOW

January 20 - 22 | Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Robarts Arena at the Sarasota Fairgrounds | 3000 Ringling Blvd

Our Home Show events are designed for homeowners - such as yourself - who are in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. Each of our events includes home improvement and remodeling exhibits with product demonstrations and sample interior and exterior vignettes. Many of our exhibitors go

to great lengths to provide you with visual, interactive experiences designed to stimulate your creativity and dreams for your home improvement plans. Plus with our exhibitors’ special, show-only deep discounts, you have a fantastic opportunity to shop, compare and save all under one roof - in a fun, interactive environment! Think about that for a moment: you could spend days searching the internet for contractors, then setting up appointments and meeting them at your home. Or you can spend an afternoon with us getting to know our carefully selected home improvement professionals until you find the right one for your project. Saving you time - and money - is one of our primary goals! For more information, visit: homeshowflorida.com

Recipe from allrecipes.com

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