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L I FES T Y LE Swim
Summer INTO
Contents
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In this issue
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3 LETTER FROM THE LIFESTYLE TEAM
A note on what's coming up
4 TEAM SPOTLIGHT Meet Alexa!
5 PET FEATURE
Furry Friends & Family Members
5 CONCIERGE
Exclusive offerings, just for you
6 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Recent Events Recap
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8 A LOOK AHEAD Upcoming Events
9 GET INVOLVED
Esplanade at The Heights
Interest Groups & Social Clubs
10 WELLNESS
National Wellness Month
11 BEAT THE HEAT Ice Cream Social
12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Around Town
COMMUNITY INFO
TAYLOR MORRISON
Esplanade at The Heights Community Association 5626 Summit Glen Bradenton, FL 34203 941-761-4170
Sales Gallery Mon-Sat, 10am to 6pm Sun, 12pm to 6pm
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Lisa Van Dillen Community Sales Manager 941-504-4937 LVanDillen@TaylorMorrison.com
12 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Showcasing your neighbors
13 SUNSET SIPPING On Mount Tumalo
14 CULINARY
Local Eats & Nearby Farmers Markets
15 ESPLANADE CONNECT
Giving Back & School Supply Drive
15 COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP Partnership with NWF
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Alexa Hansard Lifestyle Manager 941-348-6683 AHansard@Evergreen-LM.com Doug Walkowiak Community Association Manager 941-500-3784 DWalkowiak@Evergreen-LM.com Andrea Bull Regional Manager ABull@Evergreen-LM.com
Alice Stopyra Community Sales Manager 941-217-8838 AStropyra@TaylorMorrison.com
MEMBER SERVICE Esplanade@Evergreen-LM.com EsplanadeHeightsLifestyle.com 866-325-0703 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am to 6pm
Letter From the Lifestyle Team ALEXA HANSARD YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER
Summer is here! Our awesome community is rolling right along as more and more people close on their home, go under contract, and join in on the Esplanade at The Heights Lifestyle! Please remember that as soon as you go under contract with Taylor Morrison on this property, you are invited to participate in all Lifestyle events and activities. This Lifestyle Program is tailored to your interests, so do not hesitate to reach out to us with your comments and suggestions for our events in the future! Summer, one of my favorite seasons, is in full swing! The months of July and August are the hottest in our little piece of paradise, but those who stay as full-time members will soon understand why they can be the most fun! Between the local events in the Sarasota/Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch area and your Lifestyle programming, your Summer calendar will packed full! All over town you’ll find places to cool down, either at the pool, beach, or with ice-cold summer cocktails. Start off July by enjoying all of the July Fourth festivities. Fireworks can be seen all over the city at the top of Mount Tumalo or join the Lakewood Ranch Main Street scene for fireworks and block parties. Finish the month off with an Ice Cream Social on the Patio. August will start off with one of our favorite fundraisers, the Back To School Drive! Manatee County Schools have students and teachers who need the support of their communities to make sure the 2021/2022 school year is all it can be! We will be setting up a Back To School Drive box where members can donate school supplies for the month of August. Help us continue to make a difference in our community with our Esplanade support. Join your fellow neighbors for Yappy Hour, Sunset Sipping, and a journey to the Big Cat Habitat! We love helping you create a fun, balanced Lifestyle! Additional event details are available on the following pages. Please contact me with any questions.
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TEAM SPOTLIGHT
Alexa Hansard YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER
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eing raised in sunny Sarasota, Alexa's appreciation for all that the area has to offer has only grown. Growing up, she was involved in performing arts and planning fashion shows for her local community. An opportunity in retail development brought Alexa out to San Diego, California. While there, she further learned the importance of being a part of and building a strong community, focusing on community marketing and social media development through partnering with the local chamber of commerce, networking with other growing businesses, and building relationships with surrounding schools and colleges. After missing the Gulf of Mexico, Alexa returned to Florida to use her experience in planning a wide array of community outreach events, promotional functions, and specifically her knowledge in the overall customer experience to take on the Lifestyle Manager role within this brand new community. She spends her time off with her fur baby, Dallas, and enjoying everything by the water! Her favorites include long bridge runs, paddle boarding, and finding the perfect waterside happy hour! A true “people-person” Alexa is happiest when she is responsible for making other people have FUN!
Dallas
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PET FEATURE / CONCIERGE
Furry Friends HAVE A FURRY FAMILY MEMBER THAT YOU WANT TO FEATURE? Contact your Lifestyle Manager, Alexa Hansard at AHansard@Evergreen-LM.com, 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. Don’t have a furry family of your own, but know a community member who does? Nominate them to be the next Featured Furry Friend. Contact the member to suggest the feature or your Lifestyle Manager to nominate anonymously.
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 The Heights, please contact your Lifestyle Manager. As a part of our concierge offerings, members can take advantage of special room rates at the following hotels below.
HOTELS, RESORTS & GOLF SADDLEBROOK RESORT, TAMPA ALOFT, SARASOTA THE RITZ-CARLTON, SARASOTA THE RITZ-CARLTON GOLF RESORT, SARASOTA HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT, BONITA SPRINGS INN ON 5TH, NAPLES
Reciprocal golf rates at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch. Contact your Lifestyle Manager for details.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Le Barge
SUNSET CRUISE Members of new Esplanade communities joined together to set sail with Le Barge this past spring. The Le Barge Sunset Cruise is a staple of the Sarasota Bay Area. It's a double decker pontoon boat decorated top to bottom in Florida tropical décor, stocked with two full bars and a live band! This sunset cruise is anything but ordinary! With a piña colada in hand, you’ll dance your way under the John Ringling Bridge and all through little Sarasota Bay. The incredible view of the sun setting over the water doesn’t get any better, unless of course a pod of dolphins decide to join you! If you missed Esplanade setting sail with Le Barge in April, don’t worry! There will be another cruise coming up in the fall.
Journey to the Top
GRAND OPENING OF MOUNT TUMALO! Our beautiful Mount Tumalo is open and members of The Heights are out enjoying it daily! The party kicked off a hike up the hill and the White Crowe Band at the top playing a huge variety of favorites! Perfect weather on the hilltop made for a great environment for the kids to play jumbo bucket pong, corn hole, and connect four! With food trucks, a full bar, and a little dancing, the Grand Opening of Mount Tumalo made for a great opportunity to get to know so many new neighbors!
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT / A LOOK AHEAD
Through the Mangroves
KAYAKING TOUR Our members jumped in the kayaks with their Kayaking SRQ tour guide and paddled through the winding mangrove tunnels located throughout the bay. Within the tunnels you’ll find all sorts of fish and other wildlife. The local tour guide provides information on the community, the water ways, the local fishing spots, and more. A beautiful and fun way to get out on the water and see more of the Sarasota Bay area up close.
Additional photos from these events can be found on esplanadeheightslifestyle.com.
Monthly Member Meetings
ESPLANADE 101
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Tue, Jul 13 & Aug 10 | 10am Sales Gallery
Thu, Jul 15 & Aug 19 | 10am Sales Gallery
Tue, Jul 20 & Aug 17 | 10am Sales Gallery
Join your Community Association Manager and Lifestyle Manager every second Tuesday of the month for a New Homeowner informational meeting.
Join your Lifestyle Manager every third Thursday for Coffee and Conversation to discuss the unique programming of your Esplanade at The Heights Lifestyle.
Join your Community Association Manager every third Tuesday to discuss community specific updates and items regarding your HOA.
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A LOOK AHEAD
Upcoming Events SUNSET SIPPING Tue, Jul 6 & Fri, Aug 13 | 7pm to 8:30pm Mount Tumalo Patio Sunset Sipping on Mount Tumalo is a member favorite! Pack your beach chair and favorite beverage and hike to the top of Mount Tumalo for sunset with your neighbors. Sunset Sipping is open to all Closed and Under Contract homeowners and is a great way to get to know your community. As the best view in the county, you'll be glad you made the climb!
LADIES LUNCH BUNCH Wed, Jul 14 & Aug 4 | 11:30am Libby's Lakewood Ranch 8445 Lorraine Rd, Sarasota, FL 34202 This luncheon club is open to all Esplanade ladies! Join us at Libby's in July. The restaurant is TBD for August.
HAPPY HOUR Fri, Jul 23 | 6:30pm Sales Gallery Lanai Esplanade member Happy Hour on the lanai. Mixers and small bites will be provided.
LOADED CANNON DISTILLERY Wed, Jul 28 | 5pm to 8pm 3115 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Ste. 110, Bradenton Residents are encouraged to bring their own snacks, no outside alcoholic beverages. Members attending must be at least 21 years of age.
BEAT THE HEAT ICE CREAM SOCIAL BIG CAT HABITAT EVENT Fri, Aug 20 | 12pm to 4pm Big Cat Habitat Sarasota’s Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary is an evergrowing large-animal rescue in eastern Sarasota County. Founded in 1987 by Kay Rosaire, the non-profit sanctuary is a permanent home for dozens of exotic animals, offers placement for animals in need, and works to educate the public about animal care and conservation. Come tour the sanctuary with your neighbors and friends and enjoy a wild experience!
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Fri, Jul 30 | 2pm to 3pm Sales Gallery Lanai Come enjoy a complimentary Ice Cream Social on the Sales Gallery Lanai to cool down from the summer sun! Or take it to go for a stroll around Mount Tumalo. Ice cream and toppings provided.
YAPPY HOUR! Mon, Aug 23 | 3pm Sales Gallery Lanai A Happy Hour for the pups! Join us for pup treats and play dates!
GET INVOLVED
Interest Groups & Social Clubs Doing more of what makes us happy is called the key to life by many. Share your passion and take the first step by creating a club or group today.
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eet fellow members with similar interests by creating or joining an interest group or club! Any member wishing to develop an interest group or club should contact the Lifestyle Manager to receive information and an application. The Lifestyle Manager will then help to facilitate promotion of activities developed by the members. Depending on the group size and activity, the Sales Gallery may be a suitable space for your gatherings. Contact your Lifestyle Manager, Alexa Hansard at AHansard@Evergreen-LM.com, for help in coordinating the appropriate space for your club.
1. DEVELOP Create the name and purpose of your club. Review guidelines.
2. SUBMIT APPLICATION Let us know! We'll help schedule your meeting place and time.
3. GET LISTED Once approved, your new club will be listed on the website and in the Lifestyle Magazine. CLUB IDEAS Book Club Cars and Coffee Card Club Mahjong Club Chess Club Veteran Club Cigar Club Wine Club Ladies Lunch Bunch Crafts for Causes Art Club Poker Club Gardening Club Day Trippers Club Men’s Golf Club Women’s Golf Club Run Club
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WELLNESS
August is National Wellness Month A
ll during August, National Wellness Month focuses on self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. Create wholesome habits in your lifestyle all month long and see how much better you feel! Research has shown self-care helps manage stress and promotes happiness. Whether you challenge yourself to a new yoga pose or try a different spa treatment, make a small change and impact your health in positive ways. There are numerous ways to make those small changes, too. • Increase your water intake. • Add more fruits and veggies to your meals. • Monitor your sleep and make adjustments for better sleep habits. • Join a yoga, walking, or aerobics class. • Learn to meditate. • These small steps can lead to many more healthy habits in your lifestyle.
ways you can choose to be well each day. Because we believe that small, daily acts of self-care lead to a lifetime of wellness. For more ways to add wellness to your daily life, follow National Wellness Month: #wellnessmonth #wellfie #ichoosewellness
HEADSPACE APP Learn about the essentials of meditation and mindfulness with Headspace app. You can try Headspace for yourself and learn the essentials of meditation and mindfulness with their free Basics course. Those who opt for the paid subscription will have access to a library of exercises to add extra mindfulness to your day, and hundreds of meditations on everything from stress to sleep. Learn more at headspace.com.
HOW TO OBSERVE #WELLNESSMONTH #WELLFIE Proclaim “I choose wellness” with a photo and post on social media. Every August, let’s amplify the message of healthy living, celebrate those providing amazing self-care solutions, and inspire others to create new healthy habits. Visit wellnessmonth.com for a calendar of daily challenges for small
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT / MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Around Town EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBIT Now Through August 8, 2021 | Free to the Public Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota An international art exhibit designed to proclaim inclusion, respect and kindness debuts at Sarasota-Bradenton’s Nathan Benderson Park. The annual, juried art exhibit is composed by a Sarasota-based arts and education non-profit, Embracing Our Differences (EOD). It consists of 50 billboard-sized works of art, each accompanied by an inspirational quote. The international exhibit uses the power of art and prose to promote diversity and inclusion. The 2021 exhibit brought 15,912 entries from 128 nations, and from 48 states in America. The winning quotes and art are showcased in Sarasota’s Bayfront Park every year, from January through March. Thanks to the generosity of the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, the public will have another opportunity to see this exhibit. Visit embracingourdifferences.org to learn more.
Member Spotlight THE members OF OUR community ARE TRULY WHAT MAKE THIS A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE. In each Lifestyle Magazine issue, we will spotlight a member, couple or family to showcase the amazing members we have living in Esplanade at The Heights. If you would like to be featured or want to nominate another member, please contact your Lifestyle Manager, Alexa Hansard at AHansard@Evergreen-LM.com.
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Sunset Sipping ON MOUNT TUMALO
July 6th & August 13th MOUNT TUMALO PATIO 7PM-8:30PM
PACK YOUR BEACH CHAIR AND FAVORITE BEVERAGE AND HIKE TO THE TOP OF MOUNT TUMALO FOR THE SUNSET WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS. OPEN TO ALL CLOSED AND UNDER CONTRACT HOMEOWNERS AND IS A GREAT WAY TO GET TO KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY. AS THE BEST VIEW IN THE COUNTY, YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU MADE THE CLIMB! EVENT SUBJECT TO CHANGES DUE TO WEATHER OR CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS.
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CULINARY
Treat Your Tastebuds Venture out to some of these new local eats and nearby farmer's markets.
Local Eats
Farmer's Markets
REEF CAKES
FARMERS' MARKET AT LAKEWOOD RANCH
1812 South Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239 reefcakes.com Reef Cakes is a fast-casual, healthy establishment. With various types of fresh local fish to offer, customers can now enjoy something familiar in a unique way. Our goal is to offer customers something fresh and tasty regardless if your meal is to-go or at our restaurant. People who are looking for alternative proteins can also get their fix with our handcrafted Reef Cakes.
CIRCO SRQ 1435 2nd Street, Sarasota, FL 34236 circosrq.com This funky new taco and bourbon joint offers artisan tacos ranging from Ahi Poke to Edamame Falafel. Definitely try a house margarita with your choice of salt and end the evening with homemade churros with Mexican chocolate fondue.
1592 WOOD FIRED KITCHEN & COCKTAILS 1592 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236 1592srq.com This modern Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar was created by best friends Edward Zaki and Chef Alexandre Gosselin. Enjoy their culinary creations like fried zucchini beignets, piri piri chicken breast plus a great happy hour and craft cocktail menu.
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Every Sunday | 10am to 2pm 8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 themarketlwr.com Sundays start fresh at the Farmers’ Market at Lakewood Ranch, located in the parking lot of the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Come experience this curated gathering of the best flavors in the region, including organic produce, meat, poultry, eggs, artisanal bread, and prepared foods from 50+ vendors. Visit the website for additional event details and updates! Their mission is to integrate local purveyors into the fabric of the community; to serve as a social and educational resource; and to encourage all members of the community to make healthy lifestyle choices.
SARASOTA FARMERS MARKET Every Saturday | 7am to 1pm 1 North Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL 34230 sarasotafarmersmarket.org Vendors include artisans & merchants, produce, plant, and food & beverage. The farmers market's charitable mission is to create a social opportunity for members and visitors to gather and interact, to bring foot traffic to downtown Sarasota, sustaining the economic viability of the entire downtown area, and to provide a venue for other notfor-profit organizations benefiting Sarasota. Inherent in our mission is educating consumers and sharing knowledge about the products and services of local farmers, local businesses, and local artisans.
ESPLANADE CONNECT / COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP
Giving Back Highlighting your most recent charitable efforts in the community. We know that our members are passionate about connecting with the local community through philanthropy opportunities and charitable giving. We would love to share the ways you are making our community a more positive place, as well as ways members can get involved. Whether you’re donating blood or simply picking up the mail for a neighbor, we want to share your kindness! Tell us about it so we may highlight your efforts in future publications. If you would like to share any acts of kindness and philanthropy, big or small, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Manatee County Schools, students, and teachers benefited greatly from the generosity of our Esplanade members during last year's school supply drive. This year, we’re looking to do better! Look out for more information soon on how to donate and supplies needed!
Community
STEWARDSHIP Taylor Morrison has teamed up with the National Wildlife Federation to restore and protect wildlife habitats in our communities nationwide! We are applying National Wildlife Federation’s Certified Wildlife Habitat standards to community parks and open spaces to protect natural areas. We are developing Habitat Management Plans for our homeowners’ associations to promote engagement and successful long-term stewardship of these habitats.
DID YOU KNOW? Our partnership advances monarch butterfly recovery efforts by planting and maintaining chemical-free demonstration butterfly gardens, planting native milkweed throughout our communities, and educating the community!
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