Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
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VOLUME 8, NO. 7
FEBRUARY 2022
Don’t forget the leash
STEVE CLAIR ACCESS CONTROL MANAGER
Just a friendly reminder that even though we are a private gated community, animal owners are still required to follow the county ordinances and state statutes, in regard to animals being on leashes and in the control of their owners and including the proper disposal of dog droppings. Both Flagler and Volusia counties require all animals to be on a leash at all times when they are off your personal property. There are no exceptions in these ordinances for service animals or any other claim of control of the animal not on a leash. Both counties ordinances mirror state law on leash laws. As a pet owner, you are personally responsible for any injury or damages caused by your pet not being restrained. Animal waste complaints have increased with residents complaining of dog feces not being picked up by the owner, or the bags full of waste being left out on the sidewalks/roadways, or worse yet, left in someone’s yard. It really goes without saying that not only is it disrespectful to this beautiful community you live in, but it could be an attraction for other wildlife, not to mention a health hazard. GOLF CARTS
There has been several recent complaints of underage juveniles driving golf carts around the community, which is against HOA rules, as well as state statue. Contact the HOA in regard to any questions about who is authorized to drive a golf cart, and other rules for use within the community. Additionally, all golf carts must be registered annually with the HOA. Please remember, golf carts are subject to the “rules of the road”, the same as a motor vehicle, so please obey stop signs and other traffic control devices. For more, see Page 5.
Plantation Bay’s Nancy Pace gets her mail from the beloved Frank Greer.
Courtesy photos by Pat Abernathy
Signed, sealed, delivered Postman retires after 24 years JULIA AMBROSE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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rank Greer is a face many Plantation Bay residents will recognize. Soon, he will retire, but he will take with him a host of memories about generations of residents he has served.
What does a day in the life look like for you as a letter carrier?
When I was up there in Plantation Bay 24 years ago, I was one of the original ones. Before, it used to be Plantation Bay and Halifax Plantation, but then it kept growing and growing. Soon it turned into two routes and then three routes, and now there's four routes. We get up in the morning and go into the office, sort through all the letters
Calling all Plantation Bay artists
and magazines. We try to get it all in order and then load up the truck, bring it up to the mail house. So you had almost four routes to complete. What is your favorite part about being a letter carrier for Plantation Bay?
My favorite part is that I get to see a lot of the same people all the time. SEE Q+A PAGE 6
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TRANSPONDERS
Access Control gets occasional complaints about transponders not working properly or slow gate response, sometimes requiring
PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID DAYTONA BCH FL PERMIT #447
SEE PIGGYBACKING PAGE 6
Star nurse Plantation Bay’s Janice Mikutel serves students with special needs as Belle Terre nurse
Local Postal Customer
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Thief caught Courtesy photo
The Plantation Bay Community is planning our 16th Annual Art Show and Sale, which will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2022, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Club de Bonmont. (This year would be our 17th year, but the 2021 event got canceled because of COVID.) The organization is issuing a call for artists. All Plantation Bay members and residents are invited to display their original works of art. A small entry fee is required. Please contact Kathy Pounds at kathypounds@bellsouth.net or 386-405-2157.
Sheriff Rick Staly, K-9 team partner with other agencies to catch 16-year-old car thief
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