Solivita Reflections | March 2023 (Limited Version)

REFLECTIONS

VILLAGE CENTER HOURS

Administration: 863-427-7100

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

C3 Wellness Spa: 407-914-9168

Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm

Friday 8am-7pm

K&M Drugs: 863-496-7930

Monday-Friday 9am-6pm

Saturday 9am-1pm and Sunday Closed

Marketplace Bistro: 863-427-7157

Daily 8am-7pm, Breakfast 8am-11am

Mosaics Restaurant

Call 863-427-7150, option 2 for hours

Riviera Spa & Fitness Center: 863-427-7130

Monday-Thursday 6:30am-9pm

Friday 6:30am-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm

Solivita Club Facilities After Hours Emergency

Phone Number: 863-286-8779

Weekdays 5pm-8pm and Weekends 12pm-5pm

Starlite Ballroom

Daily 8am-11pm

Stonegate Pro Shop: 863-427-7150, option 1

Daily 7am-5pm

The Grille at Stonegate: 863-427-7167

Daily 11am-8pm

Breakfast: Wednesday-Sunday, 8am-11am

Happy Hour: Monday-Thursday 2pm-5pm

The Palms: 863-496-1530

Amenity Center: Monday-Sunday 8am-9pm

Kids Pool Hours

Monday-Friday 12pm-4pm

Saturday & Sunday 9am-9pm

Fitness Center

Monday-Thursday 6:30am -9pm

Friday 6:30am-7pm

Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm

Waterfront Galleries

Daily 8am-11pm

Welcome Center: 863-427-7000

Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Saturday 10am -6pm

Wednesday 1pm-6pm, Sunday 12pm -6pm

ON THE COVER

If you see a lot of activity in Freedom Park, it’s because the Polk Senior Games are in full “swing.” Solivita is proud to host the most rapidly growing recreational sport that has captured the attention of everyone, young and not so young ... Pickleball! Come cheer on your neighbors and friends from March 6th-8th as they participate in the games, competing with seniors from communities across Central Florida. Photos by Samantha Wilson, Cathy Schneider, Marcel Garre and Ron Powers.

CONTACT LIST

Community Manager (Association) - Rudy Bautista: 863-701-2969 or RBautista@Evergreen-LM.com

Club Manager - Sheri Wollschlager: 863-427-7129 or SWollschlager@Evergreen-LM.com

Director of Security & Safety - Paul Mears: 863-440-7572 or PaulM@VitalSecurity.com

Communications Director - Doug Gilbert: 863-427-7137 or SolivitaCommunications@Evergreen-LM.com

Evergreen Lifestyles Management (For ALL Club & HOA Matters) 24/7: 855-490-1804 or CustomerService@Evergreen-LM.com

Taylor Morrison Customer Care: 321-397-7247 or OrlandoCustomerCare@TaylorMorrison.com. Warranty Request: taylormorrison.com/warranty/request

Activities: 863-427-7125 or SolivitaActivities@Evergreen-LM.com

Architectural Review: 863-427-7022 or Compliance@SolivitaHOA.com

Catering & Banquets (Stonegate Golf Club): 863-427-7150, option 5

Concierge: 863-427-7100 or Fax: 863-496-4456

Floralawn: 863-225-9565 or floralawn.com (Submit a Work Order)

Floralawn Irrigation Emergency After Hours: 863-225-9565 (Starting at 5pm all calls get routed directly to the on-call manager)

K&M Drugs: 863-496-7930 or Fax: 863-496-7931

Membership: 863-427-7143 or SolivitaMembership@Evergreen-LM.com

Resident to Resident Resource Center: 863-236-9973 or SolivitaR2R@gmail.com

Riviera Spa & Fitness Center: 863-427-7130

Security Gatehouses

Supervisor: 407-989-2417

Bella Viana Gate: 407-603-2422

Main Gate: 407-603-2399

Parkway Gate: 863-286-0329

South Gate (Marigold): 863-496-1473

Venezia Gate: 407-603-2397

West Gate (San Clemente): 863-496-1453

Solivita Sales: 863-427-7000

Stonegate Golf Club Directory: 863-427-7150

The Palms Amenity Center: 863-496-1530 or Fax: 863-496-0914

Violations & Compliance: 863-427-7151, 863-256-2897 or Compliance@SolivitaHOA.com

Visitor/Vendor Gate Access Voice Mail: 863-313-1314

MARCH TABLE OF CONTENTS

Newsletter Submission & Advertising Info

Department Articles

Solivita HOA

Community Events

Mosaics Special Nights

Wellness Events

A Touch of Class

Club & Support Group Meeting Lists

Club News ..............................................................................

Advertisements ....................................................................

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS

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Activities Events (back of calendar) ............... Insert Pages E1-E3

Monthly Calendar (back of Activities Events) Insert Weekly Fitness Schedule Calendar Insert

PHOTO RELEASE AGREEMENT

Evergreen Lifestyles Management reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by ELM and the respective community the event is happening in, without expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. ELM may use the photograph/ video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by ELM including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

» SolivitaHOA.com: SolivitaCommunications@ Evergreen-LM.com

» Reflections: Reflections@Evergreen-LM.com

» Channel 732: CommunityChannel@Evergreen-LM.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Events submitted must be open to the entire community and can be displayed the month prior and month of the event.

Email submissions to Reflections@Evergreen-LM.com

APRIL SUBMISSIONS

Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Wednesday, March 1st. Club insert copies are due by Monday, March 20th, but must be approved by the Club Manager, Sheri Wollschlager (SWollschlager@ Evergreen-LM.com) or the Communications Director, Doug Gilbert (SolivitaCommunications@EvergreenLM.com) before they are copied.

MAY SUBMISSIONS

Calendar submissions and newsletter articles are due on Friday, March 31st

ADVERTISING INFO

Solivita reserves the right to refuse advertisement and does not guarantee any work or claims made by advertisers. Advertisement in Reflections does not constitute an endorsement or approval of goods or services by Solivita. For More Info: Visit the advertising website at SolivitaAdvertising.com, call 863-440-0377, or email SolivitaAdvertising@Evergreen-LM.com

REFLECTIONS DELIVERY

If you are leaving Solivita or returning to the community and want to change the status of the Reflections delivery to your home, you can do this on the Gate Website. Log on to the website at websites. vertilinc.com/solivitahoa and click the Reflections button or tab. Change delivery status to YES or NO. Contact Membership for log on information at SolivitaMembership@Evergreen-LM.com.

SOLIVITA ID CARDS

If you’ve lost your ID card, notify Membership at 863427-7143 or SolivitaMembership@Evergreen-LM.com. It will be deactivated until you get a replacement ID.

Solivita Club Project Updates

BY SHERI WOLLSCHLAGER CLUB MANAGER

We are moving into my favorite time of year, not only because of the beautiful weather but for college basketball March Madness. I have no confidence that the Gators will be in the big tournament this year but love rooting for the Cinderella teams.

Over the last few months, I have been doing more spot checks in the Club facilities and have noticed that Club rules and regulations are not always being followed and in some cases these situations can lead to safety hazards. I was thinking that maybe this is happening because some may not be aware of the rules. This month’s article will provide friendly reminders to improve the experience for all Solivita residents and staff.

Resident Badges and Guest Passes

Our door readers detect those that use their resident badge to open doors. If you piggyback on someone else, we do not know that all of the people entering the facility are residents or their guests. The badge system is set up for the benefit of all of the residents, allowing use of facilities for only residents and their guests and not uninvited people from outside the community. We have also noticed that residents are giving their badges to guests so that they can avoid purchasing guest passes.

It is our job to monitor the facilities and follow the rules and regulations. ELM staff and Vital Security have stepped up spot checks and will be asking everyone who comes into the facilities to present a resident badge or guest pass.

At staffed facilities, we are able to check your driver’s license to verify that you are a resident, but prefer that you bring your ID as the process requires more time. At satellite pools and Club amenity areas, where we don’t have staff to verify your identity, you will be asked to present your ID badge or guest pass. If you do not have an ID or guest pass, you will be asked to leave the facility.

Friendly Reminder: You should have your resident badge or guest pass with you when you are using any of the Club facilities. If you don’t have the appropriate credentials, you will be asked to leave the facility. Please do not harass staff who are doing their job. Also, as a reminder, guest passes can be purchased at The Palms or Riviera Spa and Fitness. If you have misplaced

your resident badge, you can have a new badge made in the Membership office at a cost of $25. And, thank you to all of you who show your badge even before asked!

Bike Racks

I have noticed a lot of residents riding their bikes and we are all excited to see more people getting out and being active. We have bike racks throughout the Village, on the Chess Lawn side of the Riviera Spa & Fitness Center, and at both sides of the building at The Palms.

Friendly Reminder: For safety reasons and to protect your bikes, please park all bicycles in bike rack areas. Please do not park your bike at the entrance doors or under breezeways causing issues with ADA compliance and a possible hazard of a bike falling over.

Drying Off After Swimming

This is becoming a major safety issue, as many are not fully drying off after using the pool or showering and are entering the facilities leaving puddles and causing slip hazards.

Friendly Reminder: If you are entering the building for any reason, please dry off completely or spend a little more time in the beautiful Florida sun so that you don’t leave puddles on the

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Department Articles

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facility floors. Additionally, please do not sit on inside furniture in a wet bathing suit. If you are exiting the pool at The Palms, exit from the side gates to avoid walking wet through the lobby or fitness area.

Shirt and Shoes

I have noticed residents enjoying the Florida weather when in the Village and in the Club facilities not wearing a shirt or coverup and no shoes. When I was younger the saying was “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service”.

Friendly Reminder: Please wear a shirt or cover up and shoes when you are in any Club facilities. This includes when entering the building after enjoying the pool.

Eating or Drinking in the Spa and Pools

Our team has been battling this more lately, and it may just be because some aren’t aware of this rule.

Friendly Reminder: All food and beverage must be consumed at least 6 feet from the pool or spas. Additionally, NO alcohol can be brought into Club facilities.

Dog Park Rules

The dog park is my favorite stop on my spot checks. I love my 4-legged residents. I have noticed that not everyone is attentive, picking up after their dogs, ensuring that they are registered and wearing their dog tags and controlling the behavior of their dogs. I love all dogs, but I have seen a few aggressive dogs.

Friendly Reminder: It is the owner’s responsibility to watch and clean up after their dogs. Owners must have your dog fully vaccinated and registered with Solivita to use the dog park. You can register your dog in the Activities’ office. If your dog is aggressive at any time, it is the owner’s responsibility to take their dog out of the park right away.

Making Solivita a wonderful place for all takes not only the work of staff but cooperation from residents. We appreciate your help to make this happen, so we don’t have to be the “Bad Guys.” I hope that my article has been informative. Thank you and Happy March Madness.

Sheri Wollschlager 863-427-7129

SWollschlager@Evergreen-LM.com

Committee Roundup SOLIVITA LIFESTYLES ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE (SLAC)

Please welcome the 2023-2025 SLAC Committee members: Denean Hellebuyck, Meg MacDonald, Cami Van Rossum, Antoinette Brown, Diahann Hambrick, Sheldon Kossak and Adam Miclette. A huge thank you to the outgoing 2019-2022 SLAC members: Lori Gates, Irwin Zalko and Diane Smith. To give feedback, suggestions, ideas or comments on any Activities event or Solivita University class, we’d love to hear from you! Email us at LifestylesAdvisoryCommittee@SolivitaHOA.com.

The Outgoing SLAC 2019-2022 (an extra year was added due to no events in 2020)

The SLAC 2023-2025 Committee

The 2023 Incoming and Outgoing SLAC Welcoming Meeting

Yes! More Daylight!

BY JANA MALIK DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES

I don’t know about you, but I am much happier when Daylight Saving Time rolls around. It feels like a gift of more time during the day and that translates into being able to have more fun activities! Now that we have more time on our hands, here is what’s happening!

Daylight Saving Time

If you’re interested in helping at the Spring Parade and Carnival as a club or individual for either of the first two bullets, please email me at JMalik@Evergreen-LM.com.

Solivita Volunteer Log Sheet Deadline

Turn in your Volunteer Log Sheets by March 3rd for volunteer hours worked assisting Solivita Departments. Hours accepted are from March 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023, to the Activities office to finalize the 2022-2023 season.

Village Drive Road Closing

Saturday, March 18th: Solivita Car Show Event is 10am-3pm

VILLAGE DRIVE FROM THE BALLROOM TO THE PRO SHOP ROUNDABOUT IS CLOSED TO VEHICLES FROM 6:30AM-4PM, EXCEPT TO CAR SHOW PARTICIPANTS. See page 7 for event information.

Spring Parade and Carnival – Looking For...

Saturday, April 8th from 9am-1pm

» Clubs to host a carnival game booth or to have a food concession from 9am-1pm.

» Individual resident volunteers to man a carnival game for only two hours.

» Parade participants to walk in the parade (clubs, individuals, walkers, etc). No email or registration required.

Activities Co-Sponsored Club Charity Dance or Shows

If your club is having an open to the community dance or show from which most or all proceeds go to charity, Activities can help to pay up to $500 for a DJ or band and one bartender fee. To learn more about this opportunity available to a limit of 11 different clubs a year, please email me at JMalik@EvergreenLM.com or stop by the Activities Office. *Please Note: The club is responsible for managing and advertising the entire event on their own.

Solivita Merchandise

We have heard residents want Solivita merchandise to wear, buy or give as gifts. Slowly we will roll out merchandise throughout the year. Be sure to check out our online merchandise store located on the SolivitaHOA.com Home Page or scan the QR code. If you want to see our current inventory, it is on display in our merchandise window located on Village Drive outside the Administration building (see photo on following page)

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Yard of the Month

Our judges scoured the Terra Vista neighborhood and found our latest winner at 57 Knollwood. Snowbirds

Charlene and Rob Luffman hail from Saskatchewan, Canada and are only here in the winter and cooler months. The Green Thumb of the family, Rob, has planted winter flowering bushes so they can enjoy color in their landscape. Congratulations Rob and Charlene! What a lovely yard. Where will the next Yard of the Month be? Stay tuned.

The newest, limited quantity items, are car sun shields and umbrellas for $15 each. Get them while they last! If there are specific Solivita merchandise items you’d like to see available, email me for consideration.

Jana Malik 863-427-7125

JMalik@Evergreen-LM.com

Solivita HOA

HOA CONTACT INFORMATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

» President - Larry Anson: SolivitaHOAPresident@SolivitaHOA.com

» Vice President - Marie Sepe: SolivitaVicePresident@SolivitaHOA.com

» Secretary - Jim Edge: SolivitaSecretary@SolivitaHOA.com

» Treasurer - Glenn Larson: SolivitaTreasurer@SolivitaHOA.com

» Director - Mike Luddy: SolivitaDirector@SolivitaHOA.com

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

» Architectural Review Committee - Yolanda Santiago: Compliance@SolivitaHOA.com

» Communications/IT - Bob Monica: CommunicationsChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Conservation & Wildlife - Bob Monica: WildLifeChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Finance - George Muller: FinanceChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Infrastructure - Jon Cameron: InfrastructureChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Maintenance - Carl Warren: MaintenanceChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Landscape - Hank Stuart: LandscapeChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Neighborhood Captains - Janet Nolan: CaptainProgam.Solivita@gmail.com

» Safety & Security - Clark Zen: SafetySecurityChair@SolivitaHOA.com

» Violations - Grace Chirco: Compliance@SolivitaHOA.com

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

Spring forward!!! Daylight Saving Time officially begins this month on Sunday, March 12th at 2am. Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night, March 11th!

Solivita Flags Over

The Veterans Club established this project to display a U.S. Flag in front of every home in Solivita to recognize and celebrate selected holidays throughout the year. The club assigns a representative to place a 3’ x 5’ U.S. Flag in front of their home, in a designated location, throughout the year (Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day through 9/11, and Veterans Day).

Applications are available and can be printed from SolivitaHOA.com (under Veterans Club), on www. veteransclubofsolivita.com, or you may pick up a copy at the Concierge Desk. Applications, along with your $25 check (made out to VCS), can be mailed to Veterans Club of Solivita, P.O. Box 581770, Poinciana, FL 34758.

If you would like to volunteer or you have any questions, email flagsoversolivita@gmail.com or call 863-512-3655.

DON’T SEE YOUR CLUB MEETING ON THE CALENDAR?

Solivita Clubs can submit their club’s meeting information if they would like to be included in the Reflections Calendar Insert for the remainder of the 2023 year. Send an email to Reflections@Evergreen-LM.com and include the club name, day and date of meeting, time, and location. As a friendly reminder, this information needs to be resubmitted each calendar year.

COMMUNITY EVENT ARTICLES

The word count limit is 200 words for all Community Event articles, on a space permitting basis. As a reminder, events must be OPEN to the entire community and can be advertised for only two months

The R2R Resource Center is Here for You!

Duke Energy – How to Lower Your Bill and Conserve Energy

Thursday, March 9th • 10am • The Palms

Duke Energy will be here to share a variety of tools and resources to help you save money and make your home more efficient. They will discuss:

» Savings Calculators

» Seasonal Tips

» Home Improvement Incentives

» Home Energy Assessments

» Home Energy Improvements

» Home Energy Checks

» Rebate Programs

» Income Qualified Services

Advance registration is requested. Call 863-236-9973 or email SolivitaR2R@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

Smartphone Basics

Are you having trouble figuring out how to use your smartphone, know very little about the features, or wish you could do more? Then this training is for you.

» Basic iPhone – March 6th and 7th (Two Day Session) from 9am–12pm at The Palms

» Basic Android – March 20th and 21st (Two Day Session) from 9am–12pm at The Palms

» Advanced registration is required and the class size is limited to 12 people.

» Please bring your smartphone fully charged.

» Register by calling the Resource Center at 863-2369973 or email SolivitaR2R@gmail.com.

What’s Happening in April

» New Dimension’s Student Tech Help – April 22nd from 10am–12pm in RSF2

» Healthy Mind & Body Presentation – April 12th at 10am in the Ballroom

» Shred Day – April 13th from 10am–2pm in Freedom Park

» Monster Food Drive – April 20th from 10am–2pm in Freedom Park

» Hurricane Preparedness – April 28th at 10am at The Palms

R2R Resource Center 863-236-9973 SolivitaR2R@gmail.com

FRIENDS WHO HAVE LEFT US, BUT ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the residents who recently passed away.

Angelo Coulis William Ewaniszyk Steven Grossman Hugh Lackey William Mitchell

Co-Sponsored by the Solivita University Committee and Activities

All annual passes and March courses are on sale now on the SolivitaHOA.com Home Page by clicking on the Purchase Ticket or Class HERE icon. No studying, tests or exams are given, just enlightening topics to keep your mind energized. All classes are 90 minutes long unless otherwise noted. Solivita University class calendar and faculty biographies can be found on SolivitaHOA.com under Get Connected. Adult guests welcome. For more information, call the Activities Office at 863-427-7125 or email SolivitaActivities@Evergreen-LM.com.

2023 Great Decision (GD) Discussions Annual Pass

This is an annual pass for the Foreign Policy Association who produces a study guide (which comes included in the pass) with eight of the most critical global issues facing America. Great Decisions discussions are moderated on select days as advertised. The 2023 GD Annual Pass is $42 (or $47 for two sharing a book). Go to the SolivitaHOA.com Home Page, click on the Online Merchandise Store to purchase this pass or scan the QR Code.

Upcoming discussion topics include: Economic Warfare, Politics in Latin America, Global Famine, Iran at a Crossroads and Climate Migration.

March Discussion Topic : China and the U.S.

» Tuesday, March 14th at 11am over Zoom

» Wednesday, March 15th at 4pm in the Magnolia Room

2023 Art Lecture Pass

This pass will allow residents admittance to any of approximately seven Art Lectures for $20 per person. Art classes, presented by Art Historian Jan Clanton, are on Tuesdays as scheduled at 1pm in the Ballroom. Lectures will be advertised under the Solivita University article in Reflections. If you choose not to purchase an Annual Pass and want to attend a lecture, admission is $5 per lecture at the door. Art Lecture Passes are for Art Lectures only and are non-refundable.

Art Lecture – France, the Countryside

Tuesday, March 14th

Mosaics at 1pm

Tuition: 2023 Art and Literary Lecture Pass or $5 at the door Lecturer : Jan Clanton, Art Historian

Class Description: Many visitors to France only focus on bustling cities, but not us! The countryside has many treasures: Giverny, Vaux-le-Vicomte, Chateau de Chenonceau and Lyon.

Next Lecture: April 4th - South of France

Editorial credit: Allison Peltzman / Shutterstock.com

Beginners Conversational Spanish Course

Mondays, March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and Tuesdays, March 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th

Mosaics at 9:30am

Tuition: $40 per student

Instructor : Carmen Boos

Course Description: Learn the two verbs “To & Be = Ser & Estar” and the rules which govern the use of each through dialogue. These verbs and the interrogatives will also be learned. Assorted vocabulary lists will be provided. Students will be able to request phrases to use for a working vocabulary that will help when speaking to Spanish speakers.

The Women, Men and Events That Shaped Our Lives

Tuesdays, March 14th, 21st & 28th

Gator Room at 1pm

Tuition: $20 per student

Professor : Richard Goldsmith, Ph.D

Course Description: From Clarence Birdseye to Prohibition to the women’s suffrage movement, we will see how these amazing people used their perseverance, intelligence and innovations to fly planes, and produce the amazing technology we all enjoy today!

I’m Retired!

BY VICKIE KELLOGG MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR

I would like to announce my retirement as of February 3, 2023. I have enjoyed being a part of the RealManage/Evergreen family and assisting the Solivita Community and its residents for over nine years. I will miss working with you and will now have time to participate in more Solivita activities. I am looking forward to being able to do some traveling, spending time with my wine club friends, and just being lazy.

I am pleased to introduce Lisa Moses as my replacement. She has experience working with HOAs and in the property management field. This experience will be a great asset with her

working for you in Solivita. Lisa started working for RealManage Family of Brands | Evergreen Lifestyles Management and learning the Membership position only a few weeks ago. Please be patient as she navigates all the software and learns all the responsibilities involved with her position.

Thank you again to all my residents for working along with me and allowing me to assist you over the years. This is not a goodbye, but see you all around Solivita!

Membership Department 863-427-7143

SolivitaMembership@Evergreen-LM.com

Lucky Connections!

BY SHELLEY DESTEFANO COMMUNITY CONCIERGE

We will get to enjoy Irish Culture on Friday, March 17th for St. Patrick’s Day. I do not know about you, but I am looking forward to some delicious Irish soda bread and corned beef and cabbage. That is not all that we get to enjoy this month though! Read on for some fun activities in the area!

Florida Strawberry Festival

The Florida Strawberry Festival will be running from March 2nd through March 12th at 303 Berry Fest Place in Plant City. You can enjoy entertainment, youth livestock shows, rides, exhibits of commerce and, of course, strawberries. Admission fees are $10 for adults (ages 13+), $5 for children (ages 6-12), and free for children ages 5 and under. Select concerts and other special events may cost extra. Please visit flstrawberryfestival.com for more information.

Kowtown Festival

The City of Kissimmee is having their KOWTOWN FESTIVAL on March 18th from 12pm-5pm at 69 Lakeview Drive in Kissimmee. This is a free event celebrating the city’s 140th birthday! You can expect vendors, food trucks and live music at this event. Please visit kissimmee.gov for more information.

Laughs on the Lake Comedy Show

You can enjoy Laughs on the Lake Comedy Show located at 799 Johns Avenue in Haines City on March 25th from 7pm-9pm. This comedy show will be in the Lake Eva Event Center. Please visit hainescity.com for more information.

Please visit the Concierge page on SolivitaHOA.com to find more things to do in the area. Sometimes we bump into someone and end up establishing a wonderful friendship with that person. If you can connect with others, you will find luck at every angle. Just think about how lucky you are to have made those connections in life. My St. Patrick’s Day wish is that luck and good friends always find their way back to you.

Daytona Bike

Daytona Bike Week will be going on from March 3rd through the 12th. Please visit officialbikeweek.com for more information.

SPEED ENFORCEMENT

Community Concierge 863-427-7100

SDestefano@Evergreen-LM.com

The HOA, Security, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office receive multiple complaints of speeding each week from residents. The Sheriff’s Office has been asked for their assistance in speed enforcement. Check out the stats in previous months airing on Community Channel 732. Receiving a speeding ticket is not only financially costly, but can lead to much more serious results. A driver is six times more likely to have an accident when traveling at 25% above the posted speed limit. Speeding reduces the amount of time to avoid a crash and increases the severity of a crash once it occurs.

Saving Valuable Papers

BY BILL GROSS TEAM LEADER OF SOLIVITA CERT

In recent years, we’ve seen stronger and more frequent hurricanes and tropical storms hitting Florida. When the unthinkable happens and your house is severely damaged, what happens to all your valuable papers? Would they be usable or even readable? Everybody should keep all their valuable papers in a safe location within the house: in a desk drawer, in a box in the top shelf of your closet, or maybe even inside a fire safe. These are all good ideas, but what happens if a tornado (whether from a thunderstorm or hurricane) rips the roof off the house and that desk, box, or safe gets sucked out and strewn over the neighborhood, over blocks, or even miles? How do we recover from that?

First off, let’s list the kinds of papers we are talking about:

» Birth and Death Certificates

» Insurance Policies (house, car, life, medical)

» Bank, Credit Card, and Retirement Account information

» Health Records

» Bills and Loans

» Contact information for the above as well as family and friends

» Passports and Vaccination Records

» Photos of all rooms, furniture, valuables, etc. in the house and the exterior of your house (for insurance claim purposes)

least, have copies with you. However, here in Solivita, we have been informed by Emergency Management, that we will most likely be told to hunker-down in our block-built homes.

Other options are available to help preserve our important documents in addition to copies in zipper bags. Make electronic copies of your documents. If you don’t have access to a scanner, office supply stores have scanners that you can use at reasonable prices.

• Place those electronic copies on a “thumb drive” or “jump drive” and have them readily available if you do evacuate or just travel out of the path of the storms.

• Upload those electronic copies to file back-up services, such as Google Drive, Microsoft One Drive, Amazon, and Dropbox, just to name a few. Basic storage is usually free, but if you need more storage, there will be a charge.

• Most banks and credit unions rent out safe deposit boxes. Depending on the institution and size, these can run from $20 to $300 annually. Check with your bank/credit union as you may need to have an account with that institution to rent a safe deposit box.

What can you do to preserve these documents? The easiest and probably the least expensive way is to make photocopies of these valuable papers, put them in resealable zipper bags, and put those bags in with your disaster kit. That way, if you do evacuate for a storm, either by mandate or choice, you will, at

This knowledge could make recovery from a major household disaster much less traumatic. This information is provided by your Solivita Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and does not constitute a recommendation of any company or service. For more information on CERT, attend one of our monthly meetings (see the calendar insert in Reflections).

March in Solivita

BY BRAD THOMPSON BRANCH MANAGER, FLORALAWN

In the cooler months when turf grass is dormant and shrub growth is less active, our Floralawn crews focus on landscaping tasks other than mowing and trimming. We enjoy the change of activity and temperature!

Our February and March Tasks

As mentioned in last month’s Reflections article, we started pruning the crape myrtle trees that grow throughout Solivita. This job takes us a full two months to complete, so you will continue to see Floralawn crews working on this task until the end of March. Residents always enjoy the splashes of fresh color around Solivita when our crews change the annuals in the common area beds. That spring task was completed in February. Also, last month we finished inspecting the community-wide irrigation system as well as repairing spray heads and correcting spray patterns.

suddenly and give you a surprise. Sometimes snakes will curl up inside planters and containers, so be alert. Don’t reach into a container without checking inside first.

Red on Black or Red on Yellow?

Most snakes around Solivita are not venomous, but it pays to be careful. Do be alert for coral snakes. They are colorful and striped: red, yellow, and black. The harmless Kingsnake looks similar, but its stripes are red, black, and yellow. “Red on black, safe for Jack. Red on yellow can kill a fellow.”

Questions? Call us at 863-225-9565, or stop by our office in the Admin building in downtown Solivita and talk to Adam.

Come to the March Coffee Talk

Please come to our Coffee Talk in Mosaics on Friday, March 31st at 9am. This is an informal time when I and other Floralawn team members meet in person with Solivita residents to talk about what we’re doing in the community. Everyone is welcome.

Training Classes Available for Residents

In the February Reflections article, we mentioned landscaping training classes that we occasionally offer Solivita residents. These classes cover a variety of topics. If you’re interested, please check our online calendar at SolivitaHOA.com for dates and subjects. You’ll need to log in to access the information.

Gardeners, Be on the Watch

March finds many of you Solivita resident gardening enthusiasts outside, enjoying working on plants around your houses or in your courtyards. Please keep an eye out for snakes. Common snakes around Solivita include the Black Racer and the Black Rat Snake. These are not venomous, but they can slither away

Enjoy our wonderful Florida spring weather!