Jul/Aug 2022
L I FES T Y LE
Contents
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In this issue 3 LETTER FROM THE LIFESTYLE TEAM
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A note on what's coming up
4 TEAM SPOTLIGHT Meet Yosvani Barreiro
4 SPA
7 Products for Healthier Skin
5 FEATURED EVENTS
First Friday, Fishing & Beach Clean Up
6 PET FEATURE
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Furry Friends
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6 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Get to Know Your Neighbors!
7 CONCIERGE
Exclusive offerings, just for you
8 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Esplanade at The Heights
Recent Events Recap
10 A LOOK AHEAD Upcoming Events
12 GET INVOLVED
Interest Groups & Social Clubs
12 FITNESS
COMMUNITY INFO
TAYLOR MORRISON
Esplanade at The Heights Community Association 5626 Summit Glen Bradenton, FL 34203 941-761-4170
Sales Gallery Hours Mon-Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun, 12 - 6 p.m.
7-Day Self Care Challenge
13 WELLNESS
Wellness Events & Sleep Benefits
14 CULINARY
Mac & Cheese Competition
14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Around Town
15 ESPLANADE CONNECT Beach Clean Up
15 COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP Clean Earth Challenge
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Madeline Stone Lifestyle Manager 305-697-7067 MStone@Evergreen-LM.com Alexa Hansard Community Association Manager 941-348-6683 AHansard@Evergreen-LM.com Andrea Bull Regional Manager ABull@Evergreen-LM.com
Alice Stopyra Community Sales Manager 941-217-8838 AStropyra@TaylorMorrison.com Lisa Van Dillen Community Sales Manager 941-504-4937 LVanDillen@TaylorMorrison.com
MEMBER SERVICE Esplanade@Evergreen-LM.com EsplanadeHeightsLifestyle.com 866-325-0703 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Letter From the Lifestyle Team MADELINE STONE YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER
Summer is in full swing ... ... but that warmer weather won’t stop us from enjoying time together! Your Lifestyle Team has been working hard to provide a variety of engaging social events and activities to give you an opportunity to connect with your neighbors and make our Esplanade at The Heights community flourish. As more and more people go under contract and close on their home, the bigger our social life gets! 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. The 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. As we began approaching our summer months in 2022, we said “see you later” to many of our snowbird friends. Though the neighborhood slowed down a bit, we still had some great Lifestyle programming! We kicked off May with a Cinco De Mayo Fiesta at the Sales Gallery and with all the decoration, it was as if we were really there! May rolled by very quickly as it was full of our monthly events as well as a Grand Wine Tasting hosted by Azario where Members got to enjoy a wine tasting and a charcuterie box! When
June arrived, we were excited to begin our monthly First Friday Block Parties! We had a band, food, yard games and so much fun. Esplanade then set sail on the Lebarge out of Marina Jacks in Sarasota to honor World Ocean Day. Our community got to meet Members from both Azario and Artisan Lakes communities! We wrapped up June with an Esplanade Blood Drive, a Sunset Segway tour around Anna Maria Island, and welcomed summer with a First Day of Summer Party! Moving swiftly into July and August we have a lot of fun to look forward starting with our Patriotic First Friday Block Party to celebrate the Fourth of July, a Mac & Cheese contest with great prizes, and a Deep-Sea Fishing excursion! To support Keep Manatee Beautiful, we are hosting a beach cleanup! August is full of our monthly events such as Ladies Lunch Bunch, Gentlemen’s Happy Hour, Cocktail Club and more! Events are constantly being added to the calendar so make sure you are up to date by visiting esplanadeheightslifestyle.com, selecting the calendar tab and seeing our plethora of events! We look forward to seeing you!
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TEAM SPOTLIGHT / SPA
Yosvani Barreiro YOUR COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT MANAGER It is our pleasure to introduce not just our Esplanade at The Heights community, but to the Taylor Morrison Communities around the area, Yosvani Barreiro! What is your current roll here at Esplanade? I am the Community Management Manager for Taylor Morrison and Board President for the association. Please provide us with a brief description of what brought you to your current roll at Esplanade? I’ve been in the hospitality industry for over 15 years. The opportunity to open an Esplanade Community as the General Manager at Azario was one of those once in a lifetime opportunities. My aspiration is to carry that same approach in my new role representing both Taylor Morrison and the association. What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? Family is my first priority! Although my wife, Genevieve, would say that anything to do with University of Georgia football comes a close 2nd. We enjoy attending concerts, going to the beach, and spending time at our cabin in the Northern Georgia mountains. I also enjoy some hunting. If you could have a sit down dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and why? With my maternal grandparents. Through the journey of life some of us lose our GPS signal and venture down a road that leads you in the wrong direction. I would like to sit down and let them know how much I loved them, appreciated their sacrifice, and respected their love and admiration for one another. I’d like to introduce them to their great grandkids who would have loved spending time with them.
7 Products for Healthier Skin
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o achieve healthier skin, it is recommended that you obtain the following seven types of skincare products: cleanser, toner, serum, eye cream, spot treatment, daily moisturizer, and SPF 15 or greater. In addition, applying your skincare products in the proper order ensures that your skin is receiving the full benefits of each product! » » »
Step 1: Cleanse and tone. Step 2: Layer your products from the thinnest to the thickest texture. Step 3: End with your daily SPF!
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Patriotic
Beach CLEAN UP
FIRST FRIDAY BLOCK PARTY
Thursday, July 28 8 a.m. Anna Maria Island
Friday, July 1
Join us to pick up trash and litter that has been left behind by beach goers.
6 - 8 p.m. Future Resort Amenity Center Parking Lot
DEEP SEA
Fishing Charter
Saturday, July 30 Outriggers Sport Fishing Charter
Celebrate Independence Day at our Patriotic First Friday! Enjoy live music, yard games, BBQ from BubbaQue’s and mingling with your neighbors. Members are encouraged to bring their own favorite beverage, a side dish for our BBQ and their dancing shoes for a great night of music and fun! Pups are welcome to join!
Hop on board a 40 ft offshore fishing charter for a private day out at sea! This will be a 4-hour trip fully equipped with bait, tackle, and all you need for a successful fishing trip. You can take home your fish! Bring food and drinks. Full coolers will be available to keep your items cold.
PET FEATURE / MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Furry Friends HAVE A furry family MEMBER THAT YOU WANT TO FEATURE? Contact your Lifestyle Manager, Madeline Stone at MStone@ 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 member 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.
Getting to Know You! 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, please answer the questions below and send some fun photos to your Lifestyle Manager. Or, if you want to nominate another Member, please contact your Lifestyle Manager, Madeline Stone at MStone@ Evergreen-LM.com. 1. What are your names and why did you choose Esplanade at The Heights? 2. Are you a full-time Member? If not, where else do you spend your time? 3. What Lifestyle programs are you most interested in? Also, tell us your hobbies. 4. Tell us about your family/pets and your current or past professions. 5. What is the best advice you've ever received or given? 6. Where is the most exciting place you've traveled to and what made it so memorable? 7. Tell us something about yourself that may surprise people.
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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 The Heights, please contact your Lifestyle Manager. As a part of our concierge offerings, Members can take advantage of special rates at the following establishments below. Contact your Lifestyle Manager for more details!
PET SERVICES
HOTELS, RESORTS & GOLF
WINDOW COVERINGS
DOGPERFECT $40 off Perfect Club Membership (contact your Lifestyle Manager for our special Esplanade coupon) dogperfect.com
SADDLEBROOK RESORT, TAMPA
ZINGA’S Blinds, Shutters, Shades, Outdoor Screen Shades and Awnings. 20% off your minimum purchase of $2500. Contact: Kathy Foddrill 941-254-6514 kathyfoddrill@zingashome.com
LUXURY PET SPA Mobile Pet Grooming 10% off services. Contact Stanley: 941-330-3414
FOOD & BEVERAGE LAIRD SUPERFOOD PRODUCTS Contact your Lifestyle Manager for a discount! SIMPLY COFFEE Cold brew delivery straight to your door! Enjoy 20% off your first month of a subscription service. coldbrewdelivered.com
ALOFT, SARASOTA THE RITZ-CARLTON & GOLF RESORT, SARASOTA HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT, BONITA SPRINGS INN ON 5TH, NAPLES ESPLANADE AT AZARIO LAKEWOOD RANCH GOLF COURSE Reciprocal Golf Rates
WATER ACTIVITIES KAYAKING SRQ Enjoy 10% off everything (except private tours and paddle boarding) with our special code, “Esplanade.” kayakingsrq@gmail.com kayakingsrq.com
LIGHTING AMERICAN LIGHTSCAPES Preferred Member pricing of 10% off the entire project or free lighting transformer, whichever provides the largest savings. This pricing expires September 30. Be sure to visit their website to view unique lanai lighting! Contact: Jonathan Torres 941-205-0808, option 1 jonathan@americanlightscapes.com americanlightscapes.com
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Recent Events Cooking & Cocktails
Gentlemens ‘
We had an awesome turnout for our first ever Cooking and Cocktail series! Chef Cynthia did a fabulous job demonstrating how to create a delicious ceviche dish, and Patrick showed us all how to craft the perfect pisco sour... perfect for showing off at happy hour!
Our Esplanade gentlemen love to connect during their monthly Sunday happy hour. This social gathering is a great opportunity to meet new neighbors while enjoying beverages and cuisine at local restaurant favorites.
SERIES
HAPPY HOUR DAY
Easter
CELEBRATION Who said Easter Egg hunts are just for kids? In April, we enjoyed some, and even held raffle tickets where Members could then enter themselves into a “larger prize” drawing where they won some great stuff! We finished off the evening watching the sunset on Mount Tumalo and enjoyed our neighborhood company.
Craft
DAY To celebrate Earth Day, we tapped into our crafty side and made recycling look glamorous! Attendees got to bring home 3-4 living fridge magnets that they can admire for years! We did a step-bystep demonstration with the Lifestyle Manager while everyone got to chat and craft with their neighbors. Thinking a craft club might be in store for The Heights!
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Recent Events After Prom
SIGNATURE EVENT We had a blast at our “After” Prom Signature Event! Members enjoyed eating, mingling, and listening to SparkNotes sing the night away! We were lucky the rain held out for most of the night so everyone could hang out on the lanai with the music! The food was delicious, and Members brought their own favorite beverages from home to sip on. Oh, and did we mention we had a prom queen arrive? Our neighbor Becca showed up with her crown for a special night!
Cinco de Mayo
FIESTA
Our Members at The Heights love getting together to mingle with fellow Members of the community. What better way to celebrate Cinco De Mayo than with a party! We went all out for the theme with delicious snacks, beautiful decorations and even a Mariachi Band!
Yappy
HOUR This month’s Yappy hour was very special as we featured Exotic Gourmet’s unique Esplanade Gourmet Dog Treats! Our fur babies enjoyed their doggy delight during playtime, and Members got to take a few treats home with them. We love Yappy Hour here at The Heights! If you would like to grab a few treats for your pup, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.
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A LOOK AHEAD
Upcoming Events All activities and events are subject to change. For the full details, please visit esplanadeheightslifestyle.com/events.
PATRIOTIC FIRST FRIDAY Friday, July 1 | 6 - 8 p.m. Future Resort Amenity Center Parking Lot Join us for our July Fourth First Friday Block Party! See the event flyer on page 5 for all the details!
PUPPY PAWTY! Thursday, July 7 | 3 - 4 p.m. Mount Tumalo Dog Park We’re taking our Yappy Hour to new “heights” on top of Mount Tumalo! Cool down at this “pawty” with kiddie pools, treats and toys for some never-ending fun!
GENTLEMEN’S HAPPY HOUR Sundays, July 10 & August 14 | 5 p.m. Scullers Draft House (July) | Ed’s Tavern (August) Join your fellow Esplanade gentlemen at a specially selected restaurant for your monthly happy hour! This is a great way to meet others in the community and explore the local area. Contact Gary Stoneking if you are interested in participating in Gentlemen’s Happy Hour at gstonedtrout@aol.com.
SUNSET SIPPING Monday, July 25 & Thursday, August 18 | 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. Mount Tumalo Patio Join us for our monthly sunset sipping on top of our beautiful Mount Tumalo! Bring your favorite beverage, a seat and prepare for a good time as we mingle and watch the sunset together.
LADIES LUNCH BUNCH Thursdays, July 14 & August 11 | 12 p.m. Georgie’s Garden Café (July) | Bonefish Grill UTC (August) This club is open to all Esplanade ladies! A great way to meet your neighbors and get a taste of the Sarasota / Bradenton cuisine! We are looking for a Member to take the lead on this club! A club leader will be in charge of communicating to your Lifestyle Manager where you would like the upcoming month’s locations to take place and keep track of registration! Email your Lifestyle Manager if you are interested in being the leader!
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Friday, July 15 – Tuesday, August 2 Lifestyle Den We’re hosting a school supply drive for the beginning of the upcoming school year! Many children around the area do not have the funds to afford new school supplies that are essential for ongoing learning within their classroom. Please drop off supplies to the provided box in the Lifestyle Den. Your Lifestyle Manager will make a grand delivery to Salvation Army’s Stuff the Bus foundation!
POPSTROKE OUTING Monday, July 18 | 6 p.m. | $11-$25 PopStroke Golf Course at UTC On Mondays, seniors (60+) pay just $11 (plus tax), and it’s $25 for those under 60, for a round on this brand-new mini golf course! Members will pay at the ticket counter when they arrive after checking in with their Lifestyle Manager. After, we will split into teams and take on the course! Once you complete the course, you are welcome to sit at their restaurant and enjoy dinner and drinks with your friends. Reservations for dining will be handled through your Lifestyle Manager so please register!
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A LOOK AHEAD
Upcoming Events All activities and events are subject to change. For the full details, please visit esplanadeheightslifestyle.com/events.
DEEP SEA FISHING OUTING Saturday, July 30 Marina Jacks Hop on board a 40-foot offshore fishing charter for a private day out at sea! This will be a 4 hour trip fully equipped with bait, tackle, and everything you need for a successful fishing trip. The boat includes shaded outdoor areas, A/C inside, as well as a bathroom, and the finest captains that will create a memorable experience. You are even welcome to take home your fish when the trip is complete and cook them up for dinner! You are encouraged to bring all food and drink as they do not provide anything on board. See the event flyer on page 5 for more details.
NATIONAL BOOK LOVER’S DAY SWAP Tuesday, August 9 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lifestyle Den Looking for some new books? Esplanade at The Heights is hosting an all- day book swap! Swing by the Sales Gallery where you can drop off a few books for others to pick up and take home with them! Please include a short excerpt about what you liked / disliked about each book you drop off to help others decide on which they would like to take home. Members can drop off up to 3 books and take up to 2. All leftover books not picked up by their owner by the following day will be brought to a donation center. Please contact your Lifestyle Manager with any questions.
INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY Friday, August 5 | 6 p.m. Oak & Stone Celebrate International Beer Day at Oak and Stone! You can craft your own experience with a selection of more than 50 rotating beers on their self-serve beer wall! Enjoy some appetizers complimentary from your Lifestyle Manager as you sip your beer with your friends. This event is open to all Esplanade Members.
Monthly Member Meetings
ESPLANADE 101
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Tuesdays, July 12 & August 9 10 a.m. | Zoom
July 19 at 5:30 p.m. | August 16 at 9 a.m. Sales Gallery Lanai
Thursdays, July 21 & August 18 10 a.m. | Sales Gallery Lanai
Join your Community Association Manager and your Lifestyle Manager every second Tuesday of the month for a New Homeowner informational meeting.
Join your Community Association Manager every third Tuesday of the month to discuss community specific updates and items regarding your HOA.
Join your Lifestyle Manager every third Thursday for Coffee and Conversation to discuss the unique programming of your Esplanade at The Heights Lifestyle.
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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 attending or creating a club/group today.
M
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 their Lifestyle Manager to receive information and an application. Your Lifestyle Manager will assist in coordinating when and where is available for your club or interest group to meet at the Resort Amenity. All groups and clubs must be open to any Member of the community who is interested in joining. For more information about creating a club or interest group, please contact your Lifestyle Manager, Madeline Stone at MStone@Evergreen-LM.com.
Current Clubs BUNCO
COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH CLUB
Thursdays, July 28 & August 25 | 6 - 8 p.m. Sales Gallery
Fridays, July 29 & August 19 | 6:30 p.m. Kevin & Marsha’s Home (July) | Arnie & Eileen’s Home (August)
Join Bunco the last Thursday of each month! Due to restrictions of the game, new Members are added in increments of four to ensure that each game can be played correctly. This club is limited to a maximum for 12 people so early registration is encouraged. You must email Bunco Club Leader Janet Powell at powe6854@bellsouth.net if you would like to attend, as registration is no longer being done through our Member website. She will add you to the list of attendees and let you know when capacity for the club is reached. Please contact Janet ASAP about joining the group or any necessary cancellations.
Cocktail of the Month Club is a fun and easy way to get to know the Members of the community! Each month, a Member hosts the club at their home and provides that month’s featured cocktail! Contact Jacquie Smith if you would like to join at smithj2553@gmail.com.
DINNER DIVAS Wednesdays, July 27 & August 24 | 6 p.m. Pablanos Mexican Bar & Grille (July) | MADE, Sarasota (August) Ladies gather to dine on the town. For more information, contact Rose Arnone at rose@dellarosadesigns.com.
BOOK CLUB (NEW CLUB!) Wednesday, August 17 | 6:30 - 8 p.m. Sales Gallery We had a good showing for our first Book Club meeting on June 12th! Ten residents discussed characteristics and logistics for our initial Book Club. We agreed that our main objective would be to encourage stimulating discussion, with a side dose of intellectual challenges and social engagement. Our first book for exploration and discussion is Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel. Please contact Rose Arnone at rose@dellarosadesigns.com to register!
7-Day Self Care Wellness Challenge
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n honor of National Wellness Month, we invite you to take our 7-day self-care wellness challenge! The goal of the challenge is to take small steps that can make a meaningful difference
in your life and encourage you to embrace habits that will help you adopt wellness as an overall lifestyle every day! Day 1: Sleep in. Day 2: Drink at least eight glasses of water. Day 3: Make a gratitude list. Day 4: Go for a walk, ideally after a meal, and for at least 15 minutes. Day 5: Exercise for 20 minutes. Day 6: Compliment someone today. Day 7: Screen free day.
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WELLNESS
Upcoming Wellness Events SUNRISE MEDITATION Wednesday, July 13 | 7:30 a.m. Sales Gallery Lanai Begin your morning with a guided meditation on the lanai! This will be a short 20-30 minute meditation for beginners that will get you into a good headspace to start your day. Please bring something to sit on, otherwise you are welcome to sit on the chairs provided on the lanai.
DAY OF BREAST HEALTH Monday, July 25 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sales Gallery HerScan is coming to The Heights! HerScan is a mobile, breast ultrasound company that specializes in early detection of cancer that some mammograms cannot pick up. The power of an ultrasound can increase the detection of breast cancer from approximately 48% to 97%, particularly in women with dense breasts. Ultrasound screenings are capable of detecting cancers that cannot be found by mammography and physical exams alone. To get involved in this Day of Breast Health, book your appointment on their website herscan.com, then click on “Schedule Now,” search for Bradenton, Florida available dates, and then select “Monday, July 25, 2022.” Please note that this event is open to the public and time slots might fill up. Book your appointment at your earliest convenience.
Health Benefits of Restorative Sleep
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ccording to Psychology Today, sleep problems can cause issues with memory, thinking, mood (depression, anxiety) and chronic fatigue/chronic pain.
During sleep, the brain is able to repair and grow cells, tissue, and nerves that regenerate and boost the immune system. Along with good nutrition and stress reduction, restorative sleep is vital for physical, mental, and emotional health. According to the CDC, adults need at least seven hours of sleep every night.
CULINARY / ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
National Mac & Cheese Day Competition Friday, July 15 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Sales Gallery It’s time to show off your skills! Create your most delicious mac & cheese recipe and show it off at the Sales Gallery for a chance to win the grand prize! This competition will consist of four parts. First, the competitors will come early with their dishes to set them up before everyone arrives. Second, we will welcome everyone in at 6 p.m. to mingle and get a chance to sample each dish. Next everyone will cast a vote for their favorite and we will decide on The Heights cheesiest winner! Lastly, enjoy as much mac & cheese as your heart desires! Registration is required for this event and minimum attendance is required.
Around Town FRIDAY FEST 2022 Fridays, July 15 & August 12 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Van Wezel Downtown Sarasota is constantly putting on great shows and performances. They are excited to announce that Friday Fest is back! The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Friday Fest events are our outdoor concert series that provide the community with 4 entertaining and FREE events from June to September, showcasing the best of local bands from Sarasota and Bradenton. Friday Fest brings together a wide variety of talented artists along with food trucks and drink stations on the Van Wezel lawn along the beautiful Sarasota Bayfront. Visit vanwezel.org/boxoffice/friday-fest-2022 for more information and a full list of events.
SUMMER CIRCUS SPECTACULAR Now through Saturday, August 13 Historic Asolo Theater | 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243 Circus fans of all ages, from near and far, can beat the heat at reasonable prices while experiencing the best of the circus arts. Some of the circus world’s most exciting acts have signed on for the annual show - a longtime partnership of the Circus Arts Academy and The Ringling - with performances presented over nine weeks this summer. Visit ringling.org or call 941-360-7399 to learn more.
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ESPLANADE CONNECT / COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP
Beach Clean Up Thursday, July 28 | 8 a.m. Anna Maria Island Causeway Join our fellow Esplanade communities in a beach clean up as we head out to Anna Maria Island to pick up trash and litter that has been left behind by beach goers. Members will meet the Lifestyle team at a specific location on the Anna Maria Island Causeway off SR 64. An email with details will go out to all registered attendees prior to the event.
Clean Earth Challenge Get Outdoors and Come Clean for Earth!
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he National Wildlife Federation and Johnson Outdoors have come together to inspire people to get outdoors and take action to help clean up our planet. They’re calling on outdoor lovers to work together to take the Clean Earth Challenge! Join with friends, family, neighbors, classmates and co-workers in a community effort to help make our planet a healthier, happier place!
your personal impact by downloading the easy-to-use Litterati app in the Apple Store and Google Play Store. Use Join Code: CLEANEARTH. You can also keep track of your clean-up efforts by filling out the Clean Earth Challenge Collection Form (download, print, fill out and scan/create a PDF or take a photo) and email it to cleanearthchallenge@nwf.org.
Their goal is to collect one million pieces of trash and debris that litter our beautiful land, oceans and waterways. This pollution has a devastating effect on the health of our ecosystems, wildlife and the planet. By taking the Clean Earth Challenge, you can help improve the health of our environment.
To sign up to take the challenge, visit: cleanearthchallenge.com.
1. TAKE THE CHALLENGE
Care about your local beach, park or favorite outdoor camping spot? Have you noticed trash and debris that not only affects the outdoor experience but harms the environment? It’s time to clean it up! Get your crew—your best buddy, a favorite relative, outdoor enthusiast or other folks to take the Challenge and make a difference!
2. GET OUT THERE
Now it’s time to pick a location and follow simple steps to safely collect trash and debris. You can pick up trash while walking your dog, hanging out at the beach, fishing at your favorite spot or hiking on your local trail. Or you can organize larger-scale clean-ups. Every action helps and when you work together, the impact is big!
3. MEASURE YOUR IMPACT
Trash the trash! Keep track of your clean-up efforts and measure
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