Esplanade Lifestyle Magazine - Wiregrass Ranch | Jul/Aug 2022 by Overflow

Jul/Aug 2022

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Contents

In this issue 3 LETTER FROM THE LIFESTYLE TEAM

A note on what's coming up

4 TEAM SPOTLIGHT Katelynn Carlson

5 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Dan & Amy Reyes

6 PET FEATURE

Furry Friend Onyx

6 ESPLANADE CONNECT Giving Back Locally

7 CONCIERGE

Exclusive offerings, just for you

8 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Recent Events Recap

10 A LOOK AHEAD Upcoming Events

11 GET INVOLVED

Interest Groups & Social Clubs

Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch

12 FITNESS

Benefits of Stretching

MEMBER SERVICE

TAYLOR MORRISON SALES

Esplanade@Evergreen-LM.com EsplanadeWiregrassLifestyle.com 866-325-0703 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Cheryl Steers Community Sales Manager 813-240-0553 CSteers@TaylorMorrison.com

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

15 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Corrin Godlevske Lifestyle Manager CGodlevske@Evergreen-LM.com

Xiomara Romanov Community Sales Manager 813-685-3399 XRomanov@TaylorMorrison.com

13 CULINARY

Summer Watermelon Salad

14 WELLNESS

Wellness Challenge & Sleep Benefits

Ultimate Summer Skin Care Routine

Around Town: Cuban Pathways Exhibit

15 COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP Clean Earth Challenge

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TAYLOR MORRISON SALES GALLEY

Meredith Doran Community Sales Manager 813-679-4762 MDoran@TaylorMorrison.com

Hours of Operation Mon-Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Christina Brice Community Sales Manager CBrice@TaylorMorrison.com

Letter From the Lifestyle Team CORRIN GODLEVSKE YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER

Summer is in full swing! I can barely believe that we are halfway done with the year! How time flies when you are having fun! Summer will come to an end before we know it, so please email me with the types of events you would like to see during the upcoming fall season. Be sure to put Hallo-weenie Pet Parade on your radar; more information to come soon! I hope to see you for Coffee & Conversation this summer. This is your opportunity to voice what you would like to see more of in your community. I live by an open email policy; if you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at CGodlevske@Evergreen-LM.com. I promise to get back to you as soon as possible. I look forward to seeing you at our next gathering; if you need anything prior, please do not hesitate to email me!

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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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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Dan & Amy Reyes 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 Wiregrass. If you'd like to be featured or want to nominate a Member, contact your Lifestyle Manager.

Where are you from? Amy is from Red Oak, Iowa and Dan is from Beaumont, Texas.

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Why Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch? We have looked for an active lifestyle community for a long time and really wanted to stay in the Tampa area. When Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch came along we thought it would be a perfect fit. What new skills would you both like to learn? Amy looks forward to progressing with pickleball and acrylic art. Dan is learning to play the guitar and to speak Spanish. What’s your favorite food? Amy enjoys all kinds of food. Dan’s favorite is Mexican. What are some hobbies you enjoy doing together? We enjoy hiking, biking, games, pickleball, swimming,

traveling, dancing and music. We even enjoyed RVing for a while. What do you think everyone should do at least once in their life? When we were younger, we said to challenge yourself by running a marathon or doing a triathlon. At this time of our lives we say to enjoy your life and keep moving. Everything in moderation. Anything else you would like to share? We have lived in the Tampa area since the mid-seventies and just celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary. We have enjoyed living an active lifestyle together. Over the years we have enjoyed training together to participate in many activities and events such as running, biking, swimming, hiking, pickleball, tennis and triathlons. We look forward to making new friends at Esplanade in this next chapter of our lives.

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PET FEATURE / ESPLANADE CONNECT

Furry Friends Meet Onyx

LOVED BY CHRIS & KELLY LAMBROS Onyx celebrated her second birthday on May 7th! She is a Havanese/ Cocker mix also known as a Havaco. Onyx loves to play fetch and has a large basket full of toys always at her disposal! She loves to play with her neighborhood friends, and she loves to travel with her parents Chris and Kelly. She is an adventurous pup, loving new places and riding in the car!

HAVE A furry family MEMBER THAT YOU WANT TO FEATURE? Contact your Lifestyle Manager, Corrin Godlevske at CGodlevske@ 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.

Giving Back Locally

splanade at Wiregrass Ranch Members volunteered with an amazing organization called Sleep In Heavenly Peace. Their mission is to help children in need sleep better. All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. Across the U.S., too many boys and girls go without a bed—or even a pillow—to sleep on. These children end up sleeping on couches, blankets, and even floors. This can affect their happiness and health. Together, we made over 30 beds that will go directly to children in the Tampa community who currently do not have them. Learn more about this special organization at shpbeds.org. 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.

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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 Wiregrass Ranch, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.

HOTEL RATES

PETS

WINE

Ask your Lifestyle Team for more information about special discounts at the following hotels:

PAW WASH PLUS Grooming Services 727-375-7070 pawwashplus.com

PRP WINE Complimentary In-Home Wine Tasting ($79 value) for Esplanade Members Jason Lima: 813-621-1911 prpwine.com

SADDLEBROOK RESORT TAMPA ALOFT, SARASOTA RITZ-CARLTON, SARASOTA HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT, BONITA SPRINGS RITZ CARLTON GOLF RESORT, NAPLES INN ON 5TH, NAPLES

BEAUTY MARI’S MOBILE NAILS Contact Mari 813-507-3967 facebook.com/marismobilenails

K9 ADVENTURE Dog Daycare 10% Off Regular Services 727-375-9995 k9adventurestrinity.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT GARAGE OCD Total garage organizing, customizing, and detailing service, as well as most handyman services, paver pressure washing, stripping and sealing. 10% Discount on All Services 813-783-4013 garageocd@outlook.com

DRY CLEANING

TRANSPORTATION

QUALITY PLUS DRY CLEANING Free Pickup & Delivery Service 727-807-3257 qpcleaners.com

AFFARI TRANSPORTATION 10% Discount 813-448-4703 affaritampa.com

ACTIVITIES KAI LANI CATAMARAN Catamaran Cruise Esplanade Rate: $45 per person 727-656-7894 kailanicat.com SARAH VANDE BERG TENNIS CENTER MEMBERSHIP No Imitation Fee, 20% Discount on All Membership Fees & 1 Free Salt Session 813-361-6660 svbtenniscenter.com

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Recent Events Karaoke

NIGHT Here at Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch, WE - ARE - FAMILY! Karaoke night on April 28 was full of laughter, friendship, and classic jams that we all know and love. There were solos, duets, and at one point every Member who attended sang together in memorial. Truly a beautiful sight, and further proof that Esplanade is more than a community, it’s a home.

Cinco de Mayo

POTLUCK

To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Members enjoyed a Mexican potluck with neighbors and friends. Everyone has their own twist while cooking and seeing so many different dishes made it even more fun.

B Creative

POTTERY NIGHT Paint brushes were at the ready on April 26! Members got to show their creative sides with a night full of painting pottery. Members were able to pick their favorite pottery piece and the paint colors they wanted, and let their inner Picasso come out.

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A LOOK AHEAD

Upcoming Events All events and activities are subject to change. Visit esplanadewiregrasslifestyle.com to see the most up-to-date information. Don’t forget about our monthly Member meetings to learn more about community happenings!

BINGO NIGHT!

DJ AT THE POOL

Thursday, July 21 | 6 - 7 p.m. Sales Gallery

Saturday, August 13 | 1 - 4 p.m. Resort Amenity Center

Join your Lifestyle team for five exciting games of Bingo! With five games, and five possible winners of different prizes. This is a limited event for Members only.

Celebrate summer with a live DJ at the pool! Enjoy good music and some sweet summer treats. Dancing always encouraged.

Monthly Member Meetings

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

ESPLANADE 101

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Thursdays, July 7 & August 4 10 - 11 a.m. | Sales Gallery

Tuesdays, July 12 & August 9 1 - 2 p.m. | Sales Gallery

Tuesdays, July 12 & August 9 6 - 7 p.m. | Sales Gallery

Join your Lifestyle Manager for a relaxing and informative meeting over Zoom. Find out what’s happening on the social scene. Bring your questions and suggestions.

New Homeowner orientation for Members who recently closed on their homes. Join your management team and find out everything you need to know about Esplanade.

Meet with your Community Association Manager and discuss community matters. Find out what’s happening around the community.

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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 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 group, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.

1. DEVELOP Create the name and purpose of your club or group. Review the guidelines.

2. SUBMIT APPLICATION Let us know! The Lifestyle Team will 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.

Current Clubs & Interest Groups BOOK CLUB

LADIES LUNCH BUNCH

BRIDGE CLUB

MAHJONG

Third Wednesday | 6 p.m. | Sales Gallery Erl Piscitelli: ekpiscitelli@aol.com

Thursday | 1 p.m. | Sales Gallery This club will be hosting beginner lessons or refreshers for those who are interested in learning bridge or brushing up on their skills. Della Mandel: adela.mandel24@gmail.com.

BURGERS WITH THE BOYS

Monthly | 11:30 a.m. See website calendar for dates & locations.

Wednesday | 1 p.m. | Sales Gallery Roberta Hyde: rshyde@hotmail.com

PINOCHLE

Tuesday | 1 p.m. | Sales Gallery Herb Hyman: herbhyman@hotmail.com

POKER NIGHT

Monthly | 6 p.m. | Sales Gallery

MUSICIANS GROUP

Tuesday | 8 p.m. | Sales Gallery Whether you can play guitar, beat a shaker or drum, maybe even carry a tune, join other Members to spread musician fellowship. If you would like to attend, please contact Bert at hq57swim@yahoo.com.

GENEALOGY CLUB

3rd Thursday | 6 p.m. Sales Gallery Do you want to learn more about your genealogy? Join other Members every month to uncover the past, share stories, and learn more about your family.

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FITNESS

Benefits of Stretching

tudies about the benefits of stretching have had mixed results. Some research shows that stretching doesn’t reduce muscle soreness after exercise. Other studies show that lengthening the muscle and holding the stretch immediately before a sprint may slightly worsen performance. However, research has shown that stretching can help improve flexibility, and, as a result, the range of motion of your joints.

BETTER FLEXIBILITY MAY: » » » » » »

Improve your performance in physical activities Decrease your risk of injuries Help your joints move through their full range of motion Increase muscle blood flow Enable your muscles to work most effectively Improve your ability to do daily activities

DON’T CONSIDER STRETCHING A WARMUP

You may hurt yourself if you stretch cold muscles. Before stretching,

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warm up with light walking, jogging or biking at low intensity for 5 to 10 minutes. Even better, stretch after your workout when your muscles are warm.

STRIVE FOR SYMMETRY

Everyone’s genetics for flexibility are a bit different. Rather than striving for the flexibility of a dancer or gymnast, focus on having equal flexibility side to side (especially if you have a history of a previous injury). Flexibility that is not equal on both sides may be a risk factor for injury.

FOCUS ON MAJOR MUSCLE GROUPS

Concentrate your stretches on major muscle groups such as your calves, thighs, hips, lower back, neck and shoulders. Make sure that you stretch both sides. Resource: www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/ stretching/art-20047931

CULINARY

Summer Watermelon SALAD

INGREDIENTS » » » » » » » » » » » »

2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons lime juice ½ garlic clove, minced ¼ teaspoon sea salt 5 cups cubed watermelon 1 heaping cup diced English cucumber ¼ cup thinly sliced red onions 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 avocado, cubed 1/3 cup torn mint or basil leaves ½ jalapeño or serrano pepper, thinly sliced (optional) Sea salt

DIRECTIONS 1. Make the dressing in a small bowl. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic and salt. 2. Arrange the watermelon, cucumber, and red onions on a large plate or platter. 3. Drizzle with half the dressing. 4. Top with the feta, avocado, mint, and jalapeño serrano pepper (if using) and drizzle with remaining dressing. 5. Season to taste and serve.

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WELLNESS / SPA

7-Day Self Care Wellness Challenge

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.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF RESTORATIVE SLEEP

According 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.

The Ultimate Summer Skin Care Routine

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. Applying your skincare products in the proper order ensures that your skin is receiving the full benefits of each product! In addition, follow these six simple steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Apply sunscreen often. Keep moisturizing. Less make-up will clog less pores. Use make-up with SPF. Exfoliate once or twice a week. Wash your face, gently.

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ART & ENTERTAINMENT / COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP

Around Town CUBAN PATHWAYS THE EXHIBITION Now Through February 12, 2023 Tampa Bay History Center | 801 Water Street, Tampa Riverwalk Explore 500 years of Cuba’s history and its Tampa Bay connections during this interactive experience. Cuban Pathways is presented in English and Spanish. Taíno Indians, enslaved Africans, Chinese laborers and pastelwearing U.S. tourists all traveled to and from Cuba over the last 500 years. Their experiences and labors made the largest island in the Caribbean a hub of the modern Atlantic World. Cuban Pathways tells the stories of these individuals and more, whose toil, vacations and political crusades shaped the island’s modern history. Learn more at tampabayhistorycenter.org.

Clean Earth Challenge Get Outdoors and Come Clean for Earth!

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!

1. TAKE THE CHALLENGE

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.

2. GET OUT THERE

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!

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 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. To sign up to take the challenge, visit: cleanearthchallenge.com.

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