Nov/Dec 2021
L I FES T Y LE
Contents
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In this issue
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3 LETTER FROM THE LIFESTYLE TEAM
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A note on what's coming up
4 PET FEATURE Furry Friends
4 SPA
November & December Exclusives
5 SIGNATURE EVENT
It’s a Wonderful Lifestyle
5 NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
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Ring in the new year with neighbors!
6 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Richard & Cindy
7 CONCIERGE
Exclusive offerings, just for you
Esplanade at Artisan Lakes Contacts
8 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Bubbles & Bowties
9 GET INVOLVED
Interest Groups & Social Clubs
10 TEAM SPOTLIGHT Meet Patrick Scully!
11 A LOOK AHEAD Upcoming Events
12 WELLNESS
Recipe & Family Stories Month
13 FITNESS
12 Days of Fitness
14 CULINARY
Cranberry & Jalapeno Dip
14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Around Town
15 ESPLANADE CONNECT Giving Joy
15 COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP Gardening in Florida
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
MEMBER SERVICE
Kaitlyn Hofeldt Lifestyle Manager KHofeldt@Evergreen-LM.com
Esplanade@Evergreen-LM.com EsplanadeArtisanLakesLifestyle.com 866-325-0703 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Catherine Gangloff Community Association Manager CGangloff@Evergreen-LM.com
RESORT AMENITY 10730 Inglenook Terrace Palmetto, FL 34221 941-479-6575
TAYLOR MORRISON Sales Gallery Mon-Tue & Thu-Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed & Sun, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Eric Von Stein Community Sales Manager EVonStein@TaylorMorrison.com 727-307-5222
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.
Jessica Sinopoli Community Sales Manager/CSC JSinopoli@TaylorMorrison.com 941-217-8797
Pool Hours: Dawn Until Dusk Fitness Center Hours: 24 Hours, Daily Court Sports & Fire Pit: 7a.m. - 10 p.m., Daily
Cyndi Lundgren Community Sales Associate CLundgren@TaylorMorrison.com 813-448-5023
Letter From the Lifestyle Team KAITLYN HOFELDT YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER
Happy Holidays Esplanade! As we prepare for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, I encourage our Members, to take time and reflect on this past year. It has been a year of great memories and trying times. Before the excitement of travel, family and friends takes over, pause for a moment of gratitude. In a busy world of work, appointments, and meetings, we can lose sight of what is really important. This community has come together in many ways; whether it be a shoulder to lean on, a neighbor to help with a project or a friend to just grab a drink with. A favorite quote of mine and one to remember as we close out this year... “Sometimes it feels like there are so many things in this world we can’t control ... But it’s important to remember the things that we can, like forgiveness, second chances, fresh starts …” - Josh Duhamel, New Year's Eve November and December are going to keep us busy with fun themed events and outings. Make sure to mark your calendar for our main events – Friendsgiving, our lighting events, our New Year's Eve celebration, and our last Signature Event of 2021 – It’s a Wonderful Lifestyle. Lifestyle. We will have our monthly social events which are a great way to connect with new neighbors or reconnect with friends you haven’t seen in a while. November and December are a great time to try new things and spend time with family and friends. Cheers to an adventurous 2021 and to an exciting 2022.
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PET FEATURE / SPA
Furry Friends MEET Tootsie – LOVED BY BOB & SUE COUGHLIN What breed/type is your pet and how old? Tootsie is an 8-year-old beagle who has a very fun July 4th birthday! How do you celebrate Tootsie’s birthday? We celebrate with a very special steak dinner and a yummy dessert treat afterwards. Does he have any siblings? Yes! Tootsie has 2 cat siblings – Kiri & Puzzle What is something funny Tootsie does? She notifies us when it is her mealtime by bringing out a large, orange squeaky gecko toy and will squeak it loudly. If we are too slow to respond, she will throw it at us! What is Tootsie’s favorite treat? Peanut butter, watermelon and popcorn. We need to use sign language if we are talking about these treats. She has caught onto the initials – like PC for popcorn. We can’t fool her anymore!
Spa Exclusives NOVEMBER: CAFE BRULEE BODY POLISH & CONDITIONING WRAP | $90 This 60-minute treatment begins with full-body, scrub-infused organic French roast coffee with aromas of vanilla. While wrapped, enjoy a 20-minute head, neck, and shoulders massage, while sugars breakdown and natural exfoliates (such as finely ground coffee) make for the ultimate body polish, to condition dry skin. Lastly, enjoy an application of sugar vanilla lotion to seal in moisture for a silky, satin finish. Offer expires November 30. Subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.
DECEMBER: GIVE THE GIFT OF PEACE & TRANQUILITY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Purchase a Spa Gift Card valued at $300 or greater and receive an embroidered, plush Esplanade signature spa robe as our gift to you! 7 day advance purchase of gift card required. Offer valid until December 24, or while supplies last.
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NEW YEAR'S EVE Party December 31
Friday, December 17 7 - 10 p.m.
9:30 P.M. - 12:30 A.M. RESORT AMENITY
Toast to the wonderful life at Esplanade. Ring in the new year with neighbors and celebrate the friendships created here in our community. Cheers to an adventurous 2021 and an exciting 2022.
Come celebrate the season with friends and neighbors, while enjoying good food, great music, and even better company!
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Richard & Cindy 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. Where are you from and where did you move from? Richard "Mr. D" is from Littleton, NH and Cindy is from Malone, NY. We moved here together from Lake Placid, NY.
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Why did you pick Palmetto / Esplanade at Artisan Lakes and how long have you lived here? Cindy lived in Bradenton in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Her parents retired here in Palmetto, then she moved back to NY. D and Cindy rented in Naples and then Esplanade at Artisan Lakes and really loved the beaches and the neighborhood here. While renting here, we went to the first potluck held at one of the models; it was great fun, we met awesome neighbors and realized we would be happy here and decided to build on Craftsman. What is your favorite thing about the community? Which Lifestyle programs interest you the most. The feel of a small town. The neighbors in the community are so nice and fun to be with and all the amenities and events are just great. There are so many good Lifestyle programs. We enjoy the fitness class Sit and Train, the Signature Events and all the things that our Lifestyle Manager comes up with on the monthly calendar. What can we find you doing during your free time? Cindy loves decorating our golf cart for the parades and seasons, enjoys Recipe Club, water aerobics, ladies luncheons and the planned activities. For the Christmas season, decorating her six trees, mermaid and beach themes and our home. D enjoys playing bocce and bridge. He is the
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main chef of the house and does a great job. What do you/ did you do for work? Cindy was a wedding and event planner in the Adirondack area of NY. She still enjoys helping neighbors here with events and parties. Mr. D graduated from Cornell University and ran a private 7,000 acre property club, The Ausable Club in St. Huberts, NY where we met as Cindy was doing weddings at the club. What do you think everyone should do/try at least once in their lives? Mr. D says everyone should ski Tuckermans Ravine Mt. Washington, NH. Cindy said everyone should visit the beautiful Adirondack Mountains of NY, especially during the fall season. Where is the most exciting place you have ever visited? Cindy said going to Oktoberfest in Germany. Mr. D said when he attended the 1980 U.S. vs Russia hockey game in Lake Placid, NY; he still has his ticket stub. Tell us about a fun fact that may surprise your fellow Esplanade neighbors? Cindy attended the Beatles concert at Shea Stadium in 1965 (she still has her ticket stub) and was the Winter Carnival Princess in 1965 in Malone, NY. Mr. D says in 1949 he was the checker champion at the YMCA in Lewiston, Maine. Their birthdays are a day apart on December 29 and 30.
CONCIERGE
Exclusive Concierge Offerings Part of the Esplanade Lifestyle is rolling out the red carpet and giving our Members VIP access to exclusive offers and services! We are excited to continue to build and foster these relationships with local organizations and businesses to offer special rates for our community. If you know of a business or organization that would like to partner with Esplanade at Artisan Lakes, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.
HOTELS & RESORTS
ANIMAL CARE
PHOTOGRAPHY
RITZ-CARLTON, SARASOTA Special Room Rates
BAYSIDE PET RESORT, SARASOTA, OSPREY & LAKEWOOD RANCH 10% Off Select Services baysidepetresort.com
CASSIE WEGENG PHOTOGRAPHY $250 private family photo session $150 private pet photo session cassie.w.photo@gmail.com
HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT BONITA SPRINGS Special Rates SADDLEBROOK RESORT, TAMPA Special Room & Golf Rates
HOME IMPROVEMENT OPIE’S QUALITY HOME SERVICES 10% Off All Services To view work and services offered, visit Opie’s Quality Home Services Instagram @OpiesQHS opiesqhc@gmail.com
DRYER VENT CLEANING FIREHOUSE DRYER $75 Per House firehousedryer.com contact@firehousedryer.com
CUSTOM CARPENTRY & HOME IMPROVEMENT
CELEBRATION SIGNS
KNOT YET KNOWN INC. 10% Off All Services To view work and services offered, visit Knot Yet Known's Instagram @KnotYetKnown knotyetknown@gmail.com
SIGN DREAMERS OF BRADENTON Preferred Esplanade pricing of $60 for single day sign rental Say you are an Esplanade Member, when you call 941-773-5766
FITNESS, HEALTH & WELLNESS YOGA BARRE LAKEWOOD RANCH With code “AZARIO10” members can receive 10% off classes or packages. Inquire about private sessions as well. lwryogabarre.com
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Bubbles & Bowties
SIGNATURE EVENT The 1950s came alive right here at Esplanade at Artisan Lakes. We had sightings of Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and James Dean. Our Members dressed to impress, from jewels and gowns to bowties and fedoras, we have never seen our Members looking so elegant and dapper. Members enjoyed classic petite bites and a signature glass of champagne. Our guest trio, The Vocalitas, were seemingly transported from the 1950s to share their voices and style. They sang classic 1950s hits and added their own flare to current songs.
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GET INVOLVED
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 LADIES PICKLEBALL
BRIDGE CLUB
MAH-JONGG
BRIDGE CLUB DISCUSSION
SHANGHAI RUMMY
BOCCE CLUB
DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB
LINE DANCING CLUB
Mondays | 8 a.m. Mary Piazza: marypiazza70@gmail.com
Mondays | 12 p.m. Pam Pennetta: pampennetta@gmail.com
Tuesdays (twice a month) | 6:30 p.m. Pam Pennetta: pampennetta@gmail.com
Fridays (twice a month) | 1 p.m. Dorene Mallard: dmallard1750@gmail.com
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 1 p.m. Pete Schneider: pschneider1@tampabay.rr.com
Wednesdays | 1 p.m. Dorene Mallard: dmallard1750@gmail.com
Wednesdays | 9 a.m. Pete Schneider: pschneider1@tampabay.rr.com
Saturdays | 11 a.m. Toby Kelley: tkelley@tampabay.rr.com
Monthly Member Clubs SOCIAL FOR SINGLES
RECIPE CLUB
GARDEN BUDS
GOLF CART CLUB
First Monday | 7 p.m. Dottie Achmoody: dottiea77@gmail.com
Second Tuesday | 9:30 a.m. Liz Van Der Laag: lizvanderlaag@gmail.com
Third Tuesday | 6 p.m. Cindy Byno: cbyno@icloud.com
Various Day | 6 p.m. Cindy Byno: cbyno@icloud.com
LADIES’ LUNCHEON
Second Wednesday | 12 p.m. Nancy Schneider: njschneider@tampabay.rr.com
BOOK CLUB
New Club Idea?
Last Monday | 6 p.m. Sue Barber: barber.sue@gmail.com
Do you have an idea for a club you
BUNCO CLUB
Lifestyle Manager, Kaitlyn Hofeldt
Third Wednesday | 6 p.m. Ann Kilzer: annkilzer1@gmail.com
would like to start? Contact your at KHofeldt@Evergreen-LM.com, for more details!
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TEAM SPOTLIGHT / A LOOK AHEAD
Patrick Scully YOUR NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF FOOD, BEVERAGE & CULINARY EXPERIENCE
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is with great pleasure that we introduce Patrick Scully, our National Director of Food, Beverage and Culinary Experience as a part of the Esplanade National Team. With the continued growth of the Esplanade brand, Patrick will be instrumental in orchestrating new culinary experiences for our Members, as well as helping to support the culinary operations at our Esplanade communities nationwide.
Patrick has a degree in Hotel & Resort Administration from Georgian College and has worked for over 25 years in food and beverage, holding various positions over the course of his tenure. Patrick was instrumental in opening the first two Culinary Centers for Taylor Morrison at Esplanade Lakewood Ranch and Esplanade Naples. He has also worked for other luxury resorts, including The Diplomat Resort and Spa, Playa Largo Resort and Spa, The W Vieques, The Westin Charlotte, The Westin Harbor Castle, The Sheraton Center and Le Meridien New Orleans. Between the years of 2007 and 2019, Patrick worked diligently to obtain a number of prestigious honors and credentials within his career, including his level 1 certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers and the recognition of earning the highest overall Marriott Food and Beverage Satisfaction and Service rating in North America, while working as Director of Food and Beverage at the Buffalo Marriott Harbor Center. Additionally, the Buffalo Marriott Harbor Center was recognized as the top hotel in North America for overall satisfaction in 2017, 2018 and 2019. When he is not working to grow the world of culinary at Esplanade, he enjoys spending time with his wife Gabriela and his two sons, Connor Patrick Scully (5) and Liam Gabriel Scully (3). Ice hockey and golf are two of his favorite pastimes as well as entertaining and cooking for his friends and family. Patrick is thrilled to be bringing his passion for the fine art of service and food and beverage to this role!
Monthly Member Meetings
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
ESPLANADE 101
Thursdays, November 4 & December 2 9:30 a.m. | Resort Amenity & Zoom
Thursdays, November 11 & December 9 9:30 a.m. | Resort Amenity & Zoom
Thursdays, November 11 & December 9 5 p.m. | Resort Amenity
Join us for some coffee and conversation, as we discuss the latest and greatest Lifestyle news in a relaxed and social atmosphere.
Join your Community Association Manager for the most current updates about your community. Meetings will be held in person at the Resort Amenity and via Zoom.
Join us for new homeowner orientation with the Lifestyle Manager and Community Association Manager as we introduce you to everything Esplanade. Come with questions!
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A LOOK AHEAD
Upcoming Events For full details on events, visit esplanadeartisanlakeslifestyle.com/events. All activities and events are subject to change.
HAPPY HOUR FRIDAY
VETERAN’S DAY
HANUKKAH MENORAH LIGHTING
November 5 & December 3 | 7 p.m. Resort Amenity, Covered Lanai
Thursday, November 18 | 1 p.m. Resort Amenity
Sunday, November 28 | 6 p.m. Resort Amenity
FIRE SIDE FRIDAY
FRIENDSGIVING
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
November 19 | 7 p.m. Fire Side Seating Area
Friday, November 26 | 6 p.m. Resort Amenity
Monday, December 6 | 6 p.m. Resort Amenity
BLOOD DRIVE
HOPPIN’ AROUND
Tuesday, November 2 | 1 - 7 p.m. | Resort Amenity Parking Lot
Select Weekends Each Month Saturday, November 6 | 3 - 5 p.m. | Good Liquid Brewing Company Sunday, December 12 | 3 - 5 p.m. | 3 Car Garage Brewing Company
Lakes teams up with OneBlood to help save lives! According to OneBlood, only 5% of the eligible population actually donate blood. Come be part of a bigger community. Register for appointment at donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1073137.
ONSPOT DERMATOLOGY MOBILE CLINIC Tuesday, November 9 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Resort Amenity Parking Lot Schedule an appointment (onspotdermatology.com/artisanlakes) for preventative skin screening. Offering Members a special: buy 30 units of Botox and get 10 free. Private exam rooms with virus killing UVC lighting and HEPA UVC air filters for COVID-19 prevention. Major insurance accepted, including Medicaid and Medicare.
Join us for a brewery experience one weekend day a month to experience the craft beer and unique atmosphere at each location. Hoppin’ Around Brewery Passports are available to purchase.
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY Friday, November 12 | 5 - 8 p.m. | Resort Amenity Parking Lot Enjoy a night off from cooking and take advantage of our last Food Truck Friday of the year. Bring your favorite personal beverage and relax on the covered lanai. Can’t stay? That’s okay! Grab your food to go. Our visiting food truck is Cigar City Smokers.
ORNAMENT PAINTING WORKSHOP Tuesday, December 7 | 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. | Resort Amenity During this 1-hour workshop you will learn a fun and unique technique to paint ornaments. This is a great crafting activity to take home and try with the whole family. All you need to bring are your desired ornaments (clear glass, round ornaments are the ideal medium for this craft) and your favorite personal beverage.
RESIN JEWELRY WORKSHOP Tuesday, November 16 | 11 a.m. | Resort Amenity Special Guest artist and local, business owner, Danielle Ferrantino, will be joining us for this one-of-a-kind art class. Create a custom resin pendant perfect for any occasion. Made with locally sourced, ocean-inspired Florida elements, all preserved in a lightweight, durable Epoxy Resin. This 1-hour all-inclusive workshop will include: Step by step resin tutorial process, complimentary Driftheory gift bag, your own custom-made resin jewelry pendant.
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WELLNESS
Eggnog Protein Smoothie INGREDIENTS 10 ounces Almond Milk (or cashew) Plain Greek Yogurt 1 Frozen Banana 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg ¼ teaspoon Cloves ½ teaspoon Almond Extract Add Coconut Whipped Cream (whipped cream/ optional)
DIRECTIONS Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend on high until creamy and frothy. Serve immediately.
National Family Stories Month
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ellness is an all-encompassing word. It can mean mental, physical, emotional, and much more. As we approach the holiday season, we are filling our bellies with delicious food and filling our calendars with events and outings with family and friends. November marks National Family Stories Month. This holiday season take time for family wellness. Stories of family history are an important part of who we are as people today. Use the prompts below to help revisit stories of the past or hear new stories from your family. 1. Can you remember your childhood kitchen? Can you use a sight or smell word to describe it? 2. Do you have a memory of the first time you laughed so hard you cried? 3. What is one unique or interesting family history fact? It can be immediate family or a distant ancestor from a time before. 4. What is a favorite memory with a sibling or cousin? 5. Try to describe a memory as a photograph. Who would be in it? What would they be doing? What color would it be?
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FITNESS FITNESS
12 Days of Fitness Challenge
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itness is an important component to a healthy lifestyle. Esplanade at Artisan Lakes Fitness Center is open 24/7 to Members with their access cards. Come utilize our stateof-the-art equipment, free weights and movement studio. Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we have you covered. Join in on one of our several fitness classes. Want to start a more personalized routine? Inquire about our 1-on-1 personal training options. The holidays are here and there is plenty of food and drink to go around. Don’t let the holiday hustle interfere with your workout routine. Have fun with your fitness by performing one speedy, total body strength training exercise each day of our 12 Days of Fitness Challenge! Pick your favorite days to do or complete the whole challenge. Always do a proper warm up before beginning each exercise. Note: This challenge was not written by a certified fitness instructor. These exercises are geared for moderately active individuals; scale all exercises to your ability to prevent injury. Always consult a physician before trying any new workout regime. » Day 1: Run, Run Rudolph – Take yourself, your partner or your furry friend for a nice, easy run. You set the time and the pace! » Day 2: Holly, Jolly Crunches – Complete 3 sets of 12 repetitions of regular crunches, side crunches, and reverse crunches » Day 3: Silent Squat Night – Complete 3 sets of 15 repetitions of regular squats, wide-stance squats, and pulse squats.
» Day 4: Wall-sit Christmas – Complete 5 sets of 30 second wall-sits. Vary it up by raising your toes or heels. » Day 5: Silver Kettle Bells – Complete 3 sets of 15, 12, 10 repetitions of Kettle Bell Swings. Increasing weight as you decrease repetitions. » Day 6: Halle-Hoopla – Complete 5 sets of 30 second Hula Hooping. Don’t a have Hula Hoop? Substitute a jump rope. » Day 7: Feliz Knee-Ups – Complete 3 - 5 sets of 20 (10 each leg) step up knee ups. » Day 8: All I Want for Christmas are Abs – Complete 5 sets of 30 seconds regular plank holds and each side plank holds. » Day 9: Oh, Holy Lunge – Complete 3 sets of 16 repetitions (8 each leg) of front lunges, side lunges and back lunges. » Day 10: Shoulders Baby – Complete 3 sets of 8 front and side should raises using dumbbells; alternating sets. » Day 11: Dreidel, Dreidel, Deadlifts – Complete 3 sets of 5 regular deadlifts using dumbbells. » Day 12: Sleigh Ride Stretch – Take 30 minutes for yourself and settle into a stretch routine. Follow a yoga video or stretch what feels right.
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CULINARY / ART & ENTERTAINMENT
Cranberry Jalapeño Dip With the holiday season here, give this unique sweet and spicy recipe a try for any gathering. INGREDIENTS 12 ounces fresh cranberries 4 green onions, chopped ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced 1 cup sugar, more or less to taste ½ teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice ¼ teaspoon salt 2 (8-ounces each) packages cream cheese, softened Crackers, for serving
DIRECTIONS 1. Pulse the cranberries in a food processor or blender until coarsely chopped. 2. Add the green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, sugar, cumin, lemon juice and salt and pulse until the ingredients are well combined and finely chopped. 3. Optional: Transfer the mixture to a covered container and refrigerate for 4 hours (or up to overnight) so the flavors have time to meld and develop. 4. When ready to serve, spread the cream cheese in an even layer on a serving plate or 9-inch pie dish. Top with the cranberry-jalapeno mixture. 5. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with crackers.
Around Town It is a busy time in our community. Check out these upcoming events from St. Pete to Venice.
THE SIESTA KEY CRYSTAL CLASSIC
NORTH POLE EXPRESS
November 12 - 15 on Siesta Key Beach
December 1 - 20 | Florida Railroad Museum
Be amazed by this annual international sand sculpture festival and competition. Come see 24 artists create their sand masterpieces. Voting will take place on November 15 at 5 p.m. For all event, ticket and transportation information, visit siestakeycrystalclassic.com.
The North Pole is closer than you may think. With this 30-minute rail ride, travel from Palmetto to the North Pole where Santa awaits your arrival. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.frrm. org/north-pole-express.
BRADENTON BLUES FESTIVAL
ST. PETE WALKING MURAL TOUR
December 3 - 4 | LECOM Park
Saturdays through 2022 | 10 a.m.
This is the 10th Anniversary of the Bradenton Blues Festival. With an exceptional line up, great food and craft beer, this festival will have everyone dancing. For event, ticket and line-up information, visit www.bradentonbluesfestival.org.
Explore St. Pete in a unique way! Join in on these socially distant, small group walking tours and see the incredible murals right in our backyard. For more information, visit www.visitstpeteclearwater. com/event/st-pete-walking-mural-tour/2081.
ESPLANADE CONNECT / COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP
Giving Joy MEALS ON WHEELS PLUS Esplanade at Artisan Lakes and the Ladies Luncheon Club is teaming up with Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee County for their Annual Community Holiday Shoe Box Drive. Esplanade Members can donate various items to the Shoe Box Drive from November 15 through December 1 at the Resort Amenity. A team of Member volunteers will gather together to wrap and organize all of the shoe box gifts and deliver them to Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee County. Keep an eye out on your email for more information on which items can be donated.
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA Esplanade at Artisan Lakes will volunteer with Wreaths Across America to honor and remember our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes. Join your Lifestyle Manager on Saturday, December 18 at 11 a.m. at Mansion Memorial Park.
Gardening
IN FLORIDA Florida Wildlife Federation strongly supports home gardening projects that provide food, water, and shelter to native species. All species need certain life-sustaining necessities, such as the monarch butterfly needing the milkweed plant. The Florida Wildlife Federation strives to educate others about how they can individually take part in saving the state and the planet in their own backyard. One of the most important ways we can help native plants and animals is by eliminating invasive species in our gardens and public parks. These unwelcome species are a major problem in Florida; they can rapidly run wild, threatening many natural areas by overgrowing native plants. Some of the removal of invasive plants can require using herbicides or machinery and may best be done by professionals. But we can take steps in our own gardens, yards and neighborhoods to prevent the spread of some of these invaders. On the National Wildlife Federation’s website, you can find links to valuable information for gardening in Florida! Including information on how to garden for conservation and what plant species are preferred for our environment and climate. Visit floridawildlifefederation.org/ gardening-in-florida to learn more!
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