Esplanade Lifestyle Magazine - The Heights | Sep-Oct 2021

Sep/Oct 2021

L I FES T Y LE

Contents

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In this issue 8

3 LETTER FROM THE LIFESTYLE TEAM

A note on what's coming up

4 TEAM SPOTLIGHT Meet Crystal!

5 PET FEATURE

Furry Friends & Family Members

5 CONCIERGE

Exclusive offerings, just for you

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6 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Recent Events Recap

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8 A LOOK AHEAD Upcoming Events

9 GET INVOLVED

Interest Groups & Social Clubs

10 FITNESS

Halloween Candy Exchange

11 CULINARY

New Restaurants

11 HOWL-O-WEEN Parade the Pups

Esplanade at The Heights 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

12 WELLNESS

Spiced Pomegranate Molasses Chicken

13 NATIONAL DANCE DAY Video Submissions

14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Around Town

14 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Showcasing your neighbors

15 ESPLANADE CONNECT Giving Back

15 COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP Understanding Conservation

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Alexa Hansard Community Association Manager & Lifestyle 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, 8am to 6pm

Letter From the Lifestyle Team ALEXA HANSARD YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER

Happy Fall Everyone!

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!

Out with summer, in with fall! Though you may not be able to tell being a Florida resident, the end of September marks the beginning of autumn, and we couldn’t be more excited! With a few new tricks up our sleeve, we can’t wait for you to enjoy all that our Lifestyle programming has to offer for this season.

September will be a great month of Sunset Sipping, National Dance Day, and Painting with a Twist!

October will feature some spooky season fun with a craft night for all your fall décor, a haunted member mingler, and everyone’s favorite event of the year, Howl-O-Ween!

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

Crystal Steere YOUR NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF SPA, FITNESS & WELLNESS

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s we continue to support the Esplanade brand on a national scale, we are excited to welcome Crystal Steere to the Esplanade National team. Her focus on spa and wellness programming will bring a fresh perspective to each community and streamline operations.

In addition to a renewed focus on Lifestyle and sports programming, her expertise will be leveraged to create exciting wellness initiatives that encourage Members to live an inspired Lifestyle through building their social network while embarking on their wellness journey. Crystal will be instrumental in the launch of seasonally inspired spa treatments at our spas and introducing our new private label bath and body care product collection. Crystal will also be designing an annual fitness membership program and collaborating with your Lifestyle team to launch monthly wellness workshops, seminars, and expos geared at health, nutrition, and mindfulness. In addition to spa and fitness programming, Crystal will also be supporting each community as their court sports open, working with tennis and pickleball professionals to program weekly tennis, pickleball, and bocce clinics, challenges, and events.

Crystal joins the Esplanade National team with an extensive background in resort and hotel management in the field of health & wellness. Crystal’s passion for spa and wellness programming encompasses not only industry knowledge, but operational excellence, business acumen, team support, and development. Crystal has more than 15 years of experience in spa and fitness management working for prestigious companies such as Golden Door Spa, Hilton Hotels, Waldorf Astoria, Northwood Hospitality, WTS, International and most recently as the Spa & Wellness Manager at Esplanade Golf & Country Club Naples, a Taylor Morrison community. In her career, Crystal has been awarded several leadership awards such as Manager of the Year at the Waldorf Astoria Naples and recipient of WTS International Basics to Excellence Management Award.

In addition to being a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), Crystal is an experienced leader in Human Resources and Retail Management, holding the title of General Manager at Banana Republic, Gap Inc. Crystal holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a specialization in Hospitality & Resort Management from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio.

As a Florida native, Crystal enjoys spending time outdoors exploring all that Southwest Florida has to offer with her two children, Piper age 6, and Avery age 2, her husband, Nate, and their two dogs Cooper and Lucy.

We look forward to introducing you to the rest of the Esplanade National team in future publications!

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PET FEATURE / CONCIERGE

Furry Friends MEET Squiggie – LOVED BY JANET AND MIKE POWELL What is your pet's breed, age, and favorite treat?

Squiggie is a 4-year-old mixed breed dog that loves Greenies!

How did your fur baby join your family?

Squiggie and her brother were living on the streets of Georgia. A wonderful organization called Poodle and Pooch of Orlando rescued her. We were to have Squigg for a week and became foster failures when we fell in love and she became a part of our family.

What's your pets most unique characteristic or funny thing they're always doing?

Squiggie just loves to roll and roll. At times, if clothes are on the floor, she rolls into them and comes out wearing them!

If your pet could tell you what it thinks about it's life with you, what would it say?

I believe Squiggie would say that life is awesome! She is always happy and loves every human she comes in contact with. When she meets you she will roll over for a belly rub. You just can't not be happy when she is around. She makes a wonderful addition to our family.

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

Recent Events Summer was hot at the Heights and so was the Lifestyle programming! In case you missed some of the events, here is a look back at our fun in the sun! Full photo galleries from these events can be found on esplanadeheightslifestyle.com

National

DONUT DAY! As delicious as it sounds, Donut Day was maybe our best national holiday yet! The Farm House Bradenton provided Esplanade Members with mini custom donuts featuring an exciting array of frostings, toppings, and strange combinations! The Esplanade overall review “Absolutely to die for!”

Fourth of July

PARTY BOX There are so many great local options for July 4th festivities in our beautiful Sarasota/Bradenton area and we wanted members to be prepared for all of them! Fourth of July Party Boxes were filled with red, white, and blue everything! From hats, to leis, to glow sticks – everyone was ready for a party.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Loaded Cannon Distillery

TOUR & TASTING

We had a spirited good time, and no one had to walk the plank at Loaded Cannon Distillery. We learned that they are one of only a few true "grain to glass" distilleries in Florida and have a wide variety of spirits made locally. If you missed the fun, not to worry Matey, you can gather all your fellow pirates and do your own private tour! Give them a call to schedule yours with your friends!

Member

MINGLERS Monthly Member Minglers started up again in June and will continue every month with their signature cocktail. June, July, and August were a splash of summer fun and members did not let the rain slow them down!

Hurricane

SEMINAR An important part of living in Florida is learning to live within Florida’s ever-changing weather conditions. Though most Floridians have gotten comfortable with the unexpected, new members had many questions for our special guest. Sarasota local meteorologist was able to Zoom with many members from The Heights and give a detailed picture of what to expect with the upcoming hurricane season. We look forward to hosting this event again next year!

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A LOOK AHEAD

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

SUNSET SIPPING

LADIES LUNCH BUNCH

Fri, Sep 10 at 7pm | Thu, Oct 28 at 6:30pm Mount Tumalo Patio

Wed, Sep 8 & Oct 13 | 12pm Libby's Lakewood Ranch | Jpan UTC, 229 N Cattleman

Join us on Mount Tumalo for Sunset Sipping! Make the climb to the best view in town to watch the sunset, feel free to bring your lawn chair and favorite beverage.

This luncheon club is open to all Esplanade ladies! Join us at Libby's in September and Jpan UTC in October.

NATIONAL DANCE DAY VIDEO

MEMBER MINGLER “FALL” INTO AUTUMN

Sat, Sep 18 | Virtual Event

Tue, Sep 21 | 6:30pm Sales Gallery

Turn on your favorite tune to groove to, record a short video, and send your Lifestyle Manager a 30 second clip of your wildest dance moves.

Submissions due Sep 15. See flyer on page 13 for more details.

A Member Happy Hour with a Fall kick off! BYOB. Small bites and cocktail mixers will be provided. Please see your Lifestyle Manager for the signature drink recipe.

FALL CRAFT NIGHT Mon, Oct 4 | 5:30pm to 7pm Sales Lifestyle Den Get creative with your Neighbors and create Fall themed decor! Email your Lifestyle Manager to make suggestions for additional supplies!

PAINTING WITH A TWIST Tue, Sep 28 | 6pm to 8pm Sales Gallery Join us for Painting with a Twist, an interactive, fun and creative way to spend your evening! Bring your favorite beverage and leave with a masterpiece!

BUBBLES AND BOWTIES Thu, Oct 21 | 6pm to 8pm | $10 Per Person Grand Cru Wine Bar Join us for an October event like no other ... Bubbles and Bowties!

Dress to impress for wine tasting and more on the downtown scene!

HOWL-O-WEEN Tue, Oct 26 | 5pm to 6pm Sales Center A party for the pups! Dress up your fur babies in their favorite costume and bring them by for a specialty Halloween Yappy Hour.

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SPOOKY SEASON MEMBER MINGLER Fri, Oct 8 | 7pm to 8:30pm Farnese Sales Model, 6255 Plateau Ct A Member Mingler to start off Spooky Season! Come “dressed to kill” with your favorite BOOzy beverage! Check in with your Lifestyle Manager for the signature drink recipe.

GET INVOLVED / A LOOK AHEAD

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.

Monthly Member Meetings

ESPLANADE 101

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Tue, Sep 14 & Oct 12 | 10am Sales Gallery

Thu, Sep 16 & Oct 21 | 10am Sales Gallery

Tue, Sep 21 & Oct 19 | 10am Sales Gallery

Join your Community Association Manager and your 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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FITNESS

Halloween Candy Exercise Exchange

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andy is hard to avoid in October. You can indulge AND earn your candy by performing 3 sets of the following activities before EACH mini candy bar you eat. See? Exercising can be rewarding! » 3 Musketeers = 10 single led deadlifts (each leg) » Almond Joy = 10 “Superman” moves » Baby Ruth = 20 second crab walk » Butterfinger = 15 crunches » Candy Corn = 10 front lunges (each leg) » Heath Bar = 20 calf raises » Hershey Bar = 15 Russian twists » Jelly Belly = 15 triceps dips » Jolly Rancher = 20 second jump rope » Junior Mints = 20 front kicks (each side) » Kit Kat = 30 jumping jacks » Krackle = 40 step-ups (each side) » Life Savers = 30 second jog in place

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M&M’s = 40 high-knees Milk Duds = 30 arms circles Milky Way = 10 raised leg circles (on back) Mounds = 25 sumo squats Nerds = 10 side lunges (each leg) Nestle Crunch = 20 donkey kicks (each leg) Pay Day = 20 lateral jumps (each side) Peppermint Patty = 20 second wall sit Reese’s Pieces/Peanut Butter Cups = 20 second plank Rolo = 20 leg raises Skittles = 20 mountain climbers Snickers = 15 push-ups Starburst = 10 squats Tootsie Roll/Pop = 5 burpees Twix = 5 squat jumps Twizzlers = 20 second side plank (each side) Whoppers = 15 plié squats ANYTHING ELSE NOT LISTED HERE = 5 clapping push-ups

F45 Sarasota UTC COMPLIMENTARY TRIAL Use Code ESPLANADE f45training.com/sarasotautc/home F45 is specifically designed to provide a functional full-body workout while improving energy levels, metabolic rate, strength, and endurance.

The team mentality at F45 Training helps members transform their lifestyle physically and mentally while encouraging community growth and a no-ego attitude. F45 is one of the most time-efficient ways of training. We aim to burn up to 750 calories per 45-minute session.

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CULINARY

New Restaurants in Sarasota SELVA GRILL

OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY

67 N Cattlemen Road

9105 Midnight Pass Road

Selva’s Latin Fusion cuisine represents the marriage of exotic flavors from Latin America and the U.S. Their special emphasis on Peruvian dishes recognizes the contribution of Asian immigrants to Peru, who deliciously fused their cuisine and techniques with that of the locals. Selva offers innovative, intricately prepared dishes, plated and presented as works of art. The New York Times said Selva is “serving possibly the best food in Sarasota,” and that “everything on the menu is worth trying.”

Since it opened in 1988, Ophelia’s on the Bay has remained, at its core, a place for friends and family to gather to celebrate life, fun, and unique and flavorful food. The two glasswalled dining rooms and outside open air patio give you an unfettered, eye-level view of Little Sarasota Bay. Ophelia’s is easily accessible by land (three miles south of the Stickney Point Bridge on Siesta Key) or via water. Look for them at marker 48 on the intra coastal waterway.

Ophelia’s on the Bay is the perfect place to linger over brunch or dinner.

KOJO 1289 North Palm Avenue A new innovative downtown spot for asian fusion and craft cocktails. Make reservations, dress up for date night, and enjoy this trendy new addition to the Sarasota food scene.

Howl-O-Ween PARADE THE PUPS TUE, OCT 26 5PM TO 6PM SALES GALLERY

A specialty Yappy Hour for spooky season! Find your pets favorite costume and bring them by to strut their stuff in an Esplanade Howl-O-Ween Parade for the Pups! Vote on your favorite costume, other than your own fur babies of course, and let them enjoy some seasonal treats!

WELLNESS

Spiced Pomegranate Molasses Chicken Thighs The fall season is on the horizon, although in Florida we tend to feel the effects a little later in the year. No matter, we can still celebrate the season in our kitchen with some healthy recipes that are packed with fall flavors.

INGREDIENTS » 1 lemon » 1 ½ pounds fingerling potatoes, halved » 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided » ¾ teaspoon salt, divided » ¾ teaspoon ground pepper, divided » 1 ½ tablespoons honey » 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (see Tip) » 1 teaspoon garam masala » 2 ¼ pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed » 4 cups chopped spinach » 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts » 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese » Pomegranate arils for garnish DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 450°F. 2. Zest lemon into a small bowl and set the zest aside. Cut the lemon in half and toss with potatoes, 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet.

3. Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, honey, pomegranate molasses, garam

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masala and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in another small bowl. Nestle chicken into the potatoes and brush with the glaze.

4. Roast the chicken and potatoes until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a thigh without touching bone registers 165°F, 25 to 30 minutes.

5. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Sprinkle spinach on top of the potatoes; toss until wilted. Carefully juice the hot lemons into the bowl with the lemon zest. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, walnuts and feta. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Serve the vegetables with the chicken; garnish with pomegranate arils, if desired.

Tip: The pomegranate molasses used to glaze this chicken is made from pomegranate juice that's been reduced to a sweet-tart syrup.

Look for it at well-stocked grocery stores or use 1 1/2 teaspoons each pomegranate juice and honey in its place here.

Nutrition Facts: Serving size - 3 oz. chicken and 1 1/4 cups vegetables per serving; 737 calories; fat 45g; cholesterol 205mg; sodium 738mg; carbohydrates 44g; dietary fiber 7g; protein 42g; sugars10g; niacin equivalents 9mg; saturated fat 10g.

National Dance Day VIDEO FEATURING ... YOU! SUBMISSIONS DUE SEP 15 BY 5PM

September 18 is National Dance Day and one of our favorite holidays for Esplanade! To celebrate every year, we put together a National Dance Day video, and this year, we need your help to make it the best video yet!

Here’s how to join: Turn on your favorite tune to groove to, record a short video using your phone, and send your Lifestyle Manager a 30 second clip of your wildest dance moves. Super simple and tons of fun! Your Lifestyle Manager will be putting together a Dance Day montage to be enjoyed by all. Video submissions can be emailed to Alexa at AHansard@Evergreen-LM.com or completed in the Sales Gallery in person!

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT / MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Around Town 4TH ANNUAL TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS Fri, Oct 1 | 7pm | trulyvalued.org/taste-of-new-orleans Art Ovation Hotel, 1255 S Palm Avenue, Sarasota This event has developed an exceptional reputation of providing guests with an elegant dining experience, along with live entertainment by The Beatdown Band, an established group of music professionals displaying their talents in sensual arrangements of Rhythm and Blues, Soul and Jazz music.

2021 CHALK FESTIVAL Fri, Oct 29-Mon, Nov 1 | 9am to 6pm | chalkfestival.org Venice Airport, 610 Airport Avenue East, Venice A museum in motion as professional pavement artists from around the world use chalk as their medium and the pavement as their surface with a few pushing the boundaries, including walls and other materials.

Spectators - you are an integral part of the creative process as the viewer laying witness to artists creative process, turning the pavement into a museum in motion while creating oversized masterpieces in chalk!

Become a part of the illusion by stepping onto the 3D paintings for photo opportunities and sharing memories!

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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ESPLANADE CONNECT / COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP

Giving Back Highlighting the 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.

Understanding

CONSERVATION Wildlife conservation is the preservation and protection of animals, plants, and their habitats. By conserving wildlife, we're ensuring that future generations can enjoy our natural world and the incredible species that live within it. To help protect wildlife, it's important to understand how species interact within their ecosystems, and how they're affected by environmental and human influences. Read more by visiting NWF.org/Educational-Resources and selecting the Wildlife Guide.

ABOUT OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH NWF Taylor Morrison has teamed up with the National Wildlife Federation to restore and protect wildlife habitat 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.

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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