Esplanade Lifestyle Magazine - The Heights | May/Jun 2022 by Overflow

May/Jun 2022

LI FES T Y LE

Contents

In this issue 3 LETTER FROM THE

LIFESTYLE TEAM

A note on what's coming up

4 TEAM SPOTLIGHT Meet Katelynn Carlson

5 FEATURED EVENTS

Cinco de Mayo, Snorkel, Blood Drive

6 PET FEATURE

Furry Friends: Benson

6 SPA

3 Benefits of SPF

7 WELLNESS

Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

7 CONCIERGE

Exclusive offerings, just for you

8 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Esplanade at The Heights

Joy Behr

9 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Recent Events Recap

12 A LOOK AHEAD Upcoming Events

14 GET INVOLVED

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.

Interest Groups & Social Clubs

14 FITNESS Mindbody

15 CULINARY

Grand Wine Tasting

15 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Around Town

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

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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

Sunny Greetings Members! Summer is just around the corner here at Esplanade at The Heights 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 moved farther along into 2022, we were able to get a few more clubs going including a short series of Sit & Knit and Bunco nights, and we hosted the lovely Gentlemen in the neighborhood during Gentlemen’s Happy Hour! We also held our first Signature

Event of the year, Peace, Love & Esplanade at Motorworks Brewing in Bradenton and had a blast from the past seeing everyone’s groovy outfits. We got to spend an afternoon touring around Anna Maria Island on a boat tour looking for dolphins and marine life and took a trip to Circus Sarasota to watch the jaw-dropping performance. And who could forget spending an evening on the Sales Gallery lanai enjoying margaritas to celebrate National Margarita Day. These upcoming months are nothing short of exciting. With our monthly clubs beginning to fill up our schedules, we’re programming a variety of events and outings, so you have a plethora of options every week. May kicks off with our Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and we continue shortly after with a tribute to all the mothers on Mother’s Day as well as the Esplanade Grand Wine Tasting at Esplanade at Azario. June will be equally as engaging as we roll into the official start of summer! We will have an informative hurricane seminar, a blood drive open to all Members and a “Welcome to Summer Member Mingler!” This is just the beginning of our planning and events get added all the time! We look forward to seeing you.

Madeline MAY/JUN 2022

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TEAM SPOTLIGHT

Katelynn Carlson NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

e are pleased to introduce your National Director of Marketing and Communications, Katelynn Carlson. Katelynn works hand in hand with Taylor Morrison Marketing to provide communications and marketing support to Esplanade communities nationwide. Out of all of the projects from last year, one of her favorites was the rebranding of the very publication you are enjoying right now, the Esplanade Lifestyle Magazine! She works closely with each local Lifestyle Manager to ensure that their Lifestyle experiences, Members, beloved community pets and the wonderful work they do to produce your Lifestyle programming is shared in a fun and engaging way. You have heard this sentiment throughout last year, but as Esplanade continues to span the nation, Katelynn looks forward to even more ways to spotlight the amazing things our local teams are doing at each community to bring the Esplanade Lifestyle experience to life each day. Katelynn earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in the field of Communications and Marketing from The University of Central Florida. After graduating, she spent her first year as an intern at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida, working as a social media and content coordinator helping to tell the amazing family stories and acts of kindness of local volunteers. In 2012, she was thrilled to join The Walt Disney Company as a Communications and Marketing professional at the Walt Disney World Resort, and spent the next decade growing her skills and knowledge and making magic in a variety of marketing roles. Prior to joining the Evergreen Team, she spent 6 years of her Disney career working to establish, execute and sustain a communications and marketing foundation for the Members of Disney’s one-of-a-kind resort residential community, Golden Oak. She partnered closely with their neighbors, the Four Seasons Resort Orlando to stay engaged with the structure of their exclusive, luxury homeowner experience, The Four Seasons Private Residences. With this knowledge and expertise, the transition to support the growing Esplanade brand seemed like the perfect fit! When she’s not busy finding ways to innovate and create in the world of Esplanade marketing and communications, Katelynn loves to spend time at her home in Orlando, Florida with her two rescue kitties, Lincoln and Harper or out around town with her friends. As a native to Orlando, she is blessed to have sustained friendships as far back as kindergarten, with many of those friends still living in the area. “My family and friends are everything to me,” she shares. “I have a wonderful, close relationship with my parents who actually live 10 minutes up the road, and it’s such a blessing.” She loves to stay active and tries to start each morning with exercise and movement, usually at her F45 gym in Central Florida. She is also passionate about storytelling through images and began her own wedding photography business 6 years ago! When we asked her to explain something she’s most thankful for so far in 2022, she shares: “To be honest, I’m just tremendously thankful to wake up every day and work with a team of people who I truly care about and enjoy being around. Our Esplanade national team, and the team members that make up our local teams, are so passionate, creative, and driven. It’s a privilege to work alongside them. On a personal note, I’d like to get on an international flight again, for leisure travel! I’m not sure where I want to head to next but Switzerland has always been high on the list!”

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Snorkel OUTING

MEMBER MINGLER

Cinco de Mayo

Saturday, June 11

FIESTA

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Coastline Excursions $75 Per Person

Thursday, May 5 6 - 8 p.m. Sales Gallery Lanai

We’ll depart on a boat from Anna Maria Island. This trip will include a tour around Egmont Island and a 30-minute snorkeling session followed by more sightseeing. Water will be provided and you’re welcome to bring beverages or snacks (no glass). Come prepared with any non-spray, reef-safe sunscreen, towels and cover-ups. Registration will close on Saturday, May 28.

Blood DRIVE

Wednesday, June 15 This fiesta on the Lanai will be a fun Member Mingler full of Mexican-styled music, food and decor! An assortment of soft drinks will be provided as well as light snacks. Dressing to the theme is encouraged and Members are welcome to bring beverages to enjoy. As always, the more dress-up the better, as we love to get in character!

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Esplanade at Azario Pro Shop Blood Donation Bus

All Members are welcome to give the gift of life by donating blood. Please schedule an appointment beforehand to ensure everyone who wants to participate has the opportunity to. Follow the link on our website to do so!

PET FEATURE / SPA

Furry Friends MEET Benson - LOVED BY VICKI & BILL DENFELD What kind of pet do you have and what is the breed? Benson, aka “Bennie” is a 12-year-old Morkie (1/2 Maltese, 1/2 Yorkie). What is your pet’s favorite treat? Red bell peppers and carrots. How did your fur baby join your family? Benson was rescued by Bill’s sister Chris in 2009. Chris lived just 2 miles from us in Virginia and we would frequently dog-sit. During the pandemic, Bennie spent more time with us than he did his own family! He grew quite attached and loved the pampering he received at our house. In 2021, when we decided to move to Florida while building in The Heights, we were so sad to not only be leaving family … but also Benson. One day, Chris came to pick him up and he hid under our dining room table. It was clear he had decided to adopt us and make the trek to Florida. He still gets to see the family on trips to Virginia, but also when they come to visit Florida. He loves sharing happy hour treats with one and all—and has learned to do his own version of a happy hour dance (recently shared with all during a Sunset Sip)! Benson loves Florida and especially The Heights and can’t wait for the house to be finished so he can entertain his buddies.

3 Benefits of SPF With the summer months nearly here, it is important to protect your skin! 1. Protect Against Premature Aging: Overexposure to sunlight can increase the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 2. Reduces Risk of Cancer: Sunscreen is very effective in reducing the risk of developing a variety of skin cancers, especially melanoma. 3. Healthy Skin Overall: Essential proteins in the skin like keratin are protected when sunscreen is applied.

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WELLNESS / CONCIERGE

Florida Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Enjoy this sweet and refreshing orange creamsicle smoothie - a healthier version of your favorite orange creamsicle dessert!

INGREDIENTS » » » » »

1 cup orange juice 1 frozen banana 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks, or mango 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

DIRECTIONS 1. Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth. 2. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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

DOGPERFECT $40 off Perfect Club Membership (contact your Lifestyle Manager for our special Esplanade coupon) dogperfect.com

SADDLEBROOK RESORT, TAMPA

WATER ACTIVITIES

HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT, BONITA SPRINGS

KAYAKING SRQ Enjoy 10% off everything (except private tours and paddle boarding) with our special code, “Esplanade.” kayakingsrq@gmail.com kayakingsrq.com

ALOFT, SARASOTA THE RITZ-CARLTON & GOLF RESORT, SARASOTA

INN ON 5TH, NAPLES ESPLANADE AT AZARIO LAKEWOOD RANCH GOLF COURSE Reciprocal Golf Rates

HOME SERVICES ZINGA’S Blinds, Shutters, Shades, Awnings, Outdoor Screen Shades. Enjoy 20% off a minimum purchase of $2500! Kathy: 941-254-6514

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Joy Behr The Members of our community are truly what make this a wonderful place to live. In each Lifestyle Magazine issue, we'll spotlight a Member, couple or family to showcase the amazing Members living in The Heights. If you'd like to be featured or want to nominate a Member, contact your Lifestyle Manager.

Feature in Honor of National Bike Month

What made you choose Esplanade at The Heights to be your home? We were snowbirds in Ft. Myers when my mom came to live with us. Our villa was too small for three people. We decided on the Bradenton area because we have family in Tampa.

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Tell us about your family and your current and/or past professions. Al has been retired for 10 years. He worked for one company for 38 years. Giant Food is a regional grocery store in Maryland, Virginia and DC. I’m also retired. I was a personal trainer for 15 years. My mom, Carolyn is a retired nurse of 53 years. Tell us about your favorite hobby. I’m an avid cyclist. After I became a trainer I decided I needed some type of activity that I could do without going into the gym, my work place. I quickly found a group of friends in Maryland and it didn’t take long before I realized how much I enjoyed it. Then I decided I wanted to do a triathlon. I knew I could run and bike. The swimming proved to be a difficult skill for me to master. Swimming to the swim-up bar on vacation was no problem. Actually swimming a mile? That seemed daunting. I hired a swim coach and between 2008 to 2010, I competed in 13 triathlons with a few 2nd Place finishes.

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What do you love about this hobby? I ride a bike because I enjoy a challenging workout. Since moving to the Heights I have joined the Sarasota Manatee Bicycling Club. I ride about 130 to 140 miles a week. It’s a great way to meet people and make friends. My group rides a 20 to 23 mph pace. And yes, at times it can be a bit difficult, but I enjoy the challenge. As I’ve gotten older I realized my knees can’t tolerate running so biking has provided me with a way to remain active. Do you have any accomplishments that you are proud of regarding this hobby? I competed in a Half Ironman triathlon back in 2010. I placed second in my age bracket and 13th out of 65 females. More recently, my biggest accomplishment has been getting Al hooked on cycling. We ride with different groups, but he has really enjoyed the social aspect, as well as embracing the health benefits of biking. Is there anything else you would like us to know about you or your favorite hobby? Al and I are really excited about our upcoming summer vacation. We will be biking, whitewater rafting and hiking in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. And no, our accommodations do NOT include tents. Haha.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Recent Events Peace, Love & Esplanade

SIGNATURE EVENT Esplanade at The Heights traveled back to 1969 for a night immersed in Woodstock! Everyone came dressed up and ready to socialize which lead to a “far-out” night! Members were provided transportation to and from Motorworks Brewing where they entered a time warp in our decked-out tent. Light bites and drinks were provided and the groovy energy was non-stop!

Ringling

Yappy

We spent our morning walking around the lovely gardens and Museum of Art. Members were encouraged to walk around at their leisure taking in the beautiful sights. This was a great opportunity for those who had not had a chance to experience this Sarasota-staple.

We held our monthly Yappy Hour play date for our special fur babies. These pups were beyond excited to get puppacinos and treats and a whole hour of playing with their best friends!

MUSEUM OUTING

HOUR

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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.

DINNER DIVAS Wednesdays, May 18 & June 29 | 5:30 p.m. May: Season’s 52 UTC | June: Pazzo’s Sarasota This club is open to all ladies in Esplanade and a great way to meet people! Get to know the dinner scene in the area by getting a taste of the Sarasota / Bradenton lifestyle. Contact Rose Arnone with questions at 818-519-0211 or rose@dellarosadesigns.com.

GENTLEMEN’S HAPPY HOUR Sundays, May 22 & June 5 | 4 p.m. May: Mandeville Beer Garden | June: The Parrot Bradenton

MUFFINS AND MASKS FOR MOM Friday, May 6 | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Lifestyle Den Drop by the Lifestyle Den all day on this Friday to pick up a rejuvenating facial mask and delicious muffins for our deserving mothers! This pickup can be by a mother herself, or a loving family member. Please register in advance.

LADIES LUNCH BUNCH Thursdays, May 12 & June 9 | 12 p.m. May: 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen | June: Riverhouse Bradenton This club is open to all Esplanade Ladies! A great way to meet your neighbors and get a taste of the Sarasota / Bradenton cuisine!

SEGWAY TOUR ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Friday, May 13 | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | $75 Holmes Beach Tennis Courts We will be cruising by 3 bodies of water, exploring landmarks, and the beautiful beaches! This will be a small group tour of up to 9 people, if we get more interest, we can do another trip later that day! For those who are hesitant about hopping on a Segway, there is an informational video you can find on Zegway by the Bay website and takes only 5 minutes to master!

YAPPY HOUR Tuesday, May 17 & Wednesday, June 1 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Sales Gallery Lanai Join us for our monthly Yappy Hour! A perfect time to let the fur babies play and enjoy treats and puppacinos!

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Join 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.

NATIONAL SUNSCREEN DAY Tuesday, May 24 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Sales Gallery Lanai Celebrate National Sunscreen Day with Jason Sherwood, employee of Stream to Sea sunscreen, as you learn about the benefits of sunscreen and how to protect your beautiful skin! Jason will be speaking about different products available for purchase. Small snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Members may bring their own additional beverages to enjoy.

SUNSET SIPPING Wednesday, May 25 | 6:15 – 7:15 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.

A LOOK AHEAD

Upcoming Events All activities and events are subject to change. For the full details, please visit esplanadeheightslifestyle.com/events.

HURRICANE SEMINAR Thursday, June 2 | 10 a.m. Virtual June is the beginning of Hurricane Season, so what better way to prepare than to have an informational session with an expert. Jump on a virtual call with local expert, Steve Litschauer from Manatee County Emergency Management to discuss the dangers of hurricanes in Florida, as well as useful information to help keep everyone safe!

DONUTS FOR DAD Friday, June 17 | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Lifestyle Den Stop by all day Friday to pick up donuts for our deserving dads! This is just a small way of showing our fathers we care about them. Pickups can be by a father himself or a loving family member!

FIRST DAY OF SUMMER

COCONUT WATER SUNSET SIPPING

Tuesday, June 21 | 5 - 7 p.m. Sales Gallery

Wednesday, June 22 | 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Mount Tumalo Patio

Summer is here! Cool off from this hot Florida heat by indulging in a delicious ice cream! The ChillMobile food truck will be here from 6 7 p.m. and we’ll have a Welcome to Summer Mingler! This evening will be bring-your-own-beverage style, but assorted non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. You are welcome to stay for the duration, or just stop by for an ice cream!

To celebrate both National Hydration Day and National Coconut Day we’re holding a sunset sipping that includes our featured drink, hydrating coconut water! You’re welcome to bring any drink you’d like as well as your chairs and sunglasses, to watch our beautiful sunset.

Monthly Member Meetings

ESPLANADE 101

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Tuesdays, May 10 & June 7 10 a.m. | Zoom

Tuesdays, May 17 (5:30 p.m.) & June 14 (9 a.m.) | Sales Gallery Lanai

Thursdays, May 19 & June 16 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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GET INVOLVED / FITNESS

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.

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 Club BUNCO Thursdays, May 26 & June 30 | 6 - 8 p.m. Sales Gallery Join Bunco the last Thursday of each month! Due to the 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 of 12 people, so early registration is strongly encouraged. If you do not register in time, email your Lifestyle Manager to be put in the “queue.” Once this queue reaches four people, they will be added to the next meeting and the total number will increase to 16 players … and so on.

Mindbody Your New Group Fitness Scheduling Platform

e are happy to announce the launch of our new online group fitness scheduling software: Mindbody! As a member of Esplanade, you can now register for group fitness classes from your smart device! Get started today and download the Mindbody app in the Google Play or Apple Store. Once you have registered your account, and set up your username and password, please search for our community in the indicated “Search for Anything” field and mark it as a “favorite” by tapping the heart icon. Once you have favorited the community, you will be able to view our upcoming group fitness classes.

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CULINARY / ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Grand Wine Tasting Saturday, May 21 | Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch

oin us for an Esplanade exclusive wine tasting experience as we indulge in wines from a variety of portfolios. Cheese and charcuterie boxes and bottled water will be included to complement your tasting experience. At the conclusion, Members will be able to purchase the included wines at cost plus tax and a 15% service fee. Deliveries may take up to 3 - 4 weeks.

Around Town RANCH NITE Each Wednesday until May 25 | 6 - 9 p.m. Waterside Place Lakewood Ranch Every Wednesday now through May 25 from 6-9 p.m. A weekly festival of food trucks, live music and cornhole! Spice up your week by attending and seeing what the beautiful Lakewood Ranch has to offer. More information at mylwr.com.

SIESTA KEY DRUM CIRCLE Every Sunday Night | 6 p.m. Siesta Key Beach Join locals, visitors and everyone in between at Siesta Key’s weekly drum circles! Dance, drum or just sit and watch as the community around you frolics in the sunset. For more information on this event, visit visitsarasota.com.

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