FLORIDA’S PREMIER COMMUNITY October 2018
MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS,
THE STRUYKS
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FROM THE PUBLISHER, BILL BOKUNIC Welcome to the October 2018 edition of Harmony Life Magazine!
Sign up on MyHarmonyFL.com for weekly emails of events and happenings. Join the Harmony Residents Facebook page. Harmony Life Magazine is produced by residents for residents, please feel free to message me directly with content and pictures. Bill@QMCWorld.com On a fairly regular basis I get contacted by residents to complain about a local company or a job gone bad. It’s hard for me to intervene if the companies aren’t advertising in the magazine. Let’s face it not everyone is going to have a great experience every time, but certain patterns do show up. There have been 2 companies that are no longer allowed to advertise in the magazine because of habitual complaints and an unwillingness to work with our residents to rectify the problems. One is in the auto repair business, and the other is a water softener company.
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There are currently a couple of local and even resident-owned companies providing services for which I have received an alarming amount of complaints. They post on Facebook and have several “friends” chime in about how great they are. All I can say is let the buyer beware and do your due diligence. Neither of these “companies” have been a part of the magazine, but we have used them for our property management business, with mixed results. One we will never use again, and the other it will just depend on a few things. Caveat emptor.
We have a couple of new advertisers this month: • 5 Star Mobile Pet Grooming: 407-750-7228 • Orlando Home Organizer: Juliana Daurio, 321-946-2180, www.orlandohomeorganizer.com “Hi, my name is Juliana, and I am a professional Orlando home organizer who is ready to help you tackle your unorganized areas and develop systems that will work for your unique needs. My goal is to teach you skills and techniques to get you more organized, so you can have more time for what matters to you in life. Together we will conquer your clutter and leave you with a peaceful, productive place." Please support our new and current advertisers, they really help us bring you this publication! See you in November! Bill Bokunic Bill@QMCWorld.com
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MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS: THE STRUYKS
When did you move to Harmony? February 2018.
enjoys her hobbies of watching grandkids and connecting the world through genealogy.
What do you love most about Harmony? We love the wide range of recreational activities available from scenic walks to bocce ball courts. Every day feels like we are on a vacation.
What is unusual or unique about Harmony, in comparison to your previous home? Living within such proximity to a large metropolitan city, yet still enjoying a peacefully quite setting at home.
What are your kids’ favorite things about Harmony? Our grandchildren love to swim in the community pools while meeting new friends.
What is your favorite weekend activity? We love visiting the major theme parks and have annual passes to Sea World and the Space Center.
Where did you move from? West Michigan.
Do you do any charity or non-profit work? Scott performs as a trombonist with the Saint Cloud Community Orchestra. Diane volunteers in her daughter's classroom.
What do you miss most? Swimming in lakes without worrying about alligators. 'H¿QLWHO\ QRW WKH VQRZ What is your background? We are the proud parents of grown triplets, all with families of their own. Scott taught band for 34 years in West Michigan. We moved down to Florida to be closer to one of our daughters. Scott decided he was not ready to fully retire and now teaches band at Kissimmee Middle School. Diane retired from directing an in-home daycare. She
What do you do for fun? We like to drive to Melbourne and pretend we are on Spring Break. What is the last movie that you have seen in the theatre? “Incredibles 2” with our grandkids. What is your favorite TV Show? “Everybody Loves Raymond.” Q
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What is… Your name? Scott Struyk. Your spouse’s name? Diane Struyk. Do you have children? Adult triplet children all grown and out of the house. Your pet's name? Snickers, a Labrador Retriever Mix (Rescue).
What street do you live on? Sebastian Bridge Lane.
BUYING vs RENTING By Jeanine Corcoran
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an I afford to buy?” The real question to ask is “Can I afford to continue renting?” Most renters don’t realize the amount of money they pay over a period of several years. An average rent of $1750 a month over 10 years is $210,000! “Why should I buy when I can rent and not have the responsibility of house problems?” Here are the top 3 benefits of home ownership. 1. TAX ADVANTAGES – Both property taxes and interest payments are tax deductible. Always talk to your tax advisor as to the benefits specific to you. 2. HOME VALUE APPRECIATION – Benefits from increased value over time which builds equity and increased value from home improve ments added for your enjoyment. 3. PRIDE IN OWNERSHIP – it’s yours! No more asking for permission to make changes on the place you call home. You now have a sense of permanence and solid foundation in your own home.
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There are many programs available for buyers today including programs for Teachers, Medical Professionals, Police Officers, Military and Firefighters. Also, there are county bond programs and state programs to help buyers. Even our company offers a New Buyer’s Program that works in coordination with these programs on new construction to help buyers even more. When considering purchasing a new home or a resale home, it’s important to have a Real Estate Professional and a Mortgage Professional to represent you and help you get the most for your money. Don’t do it alone! Seriously consider the pros and cons of buying versus renting—paying your own mortgage or paying someone else’s mortgage. With interest rates still historically low at or below 5% on a 30-year fixed mortgage, why rent? Now is a great time to buy. n Jeanine Corcoran is the Broker and Owner of The Corcoran Connection, LLC – A Real Estate and Property Management Company. Jeanine has been helping families with their Real Estate needs since 2005. Jeanine is Barbara Corcoran’s sister from ABC’s SHARK TANK. Jeanine can be reached at 407.922.3308, email Jeanine@TheCorcoranConnection.com, or visit TheCorcoranConnection.com or MyHarmonyFl.com
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KEEP ON JUGGLING!
PHOTO COURTESY OF STEPHANIE MILFELD
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ey y’all! Stephanie here from Z and Q – A Children’s Boutique located in Downtown St. Cloud. Since opening up our boutique I often hear, “I don’t know how you do it.” At times it can feel like moms have this desire to be some ultimate waitress balancing all of these responsibilities on different plates piled miles high while keeping our head up, a smile on our face and picking up a dirty sock off the floor with our free foot. Honestly, it’s more of a juggling act. I have all of these different balls in my hands that include being a mom and remembering picture day, permission slips and middle-of-the-night feedings for the baby, and making time for my husband to keep our relationship growing. Then there’s work and employees, meetings, and emails. Don’t forget the self care of exercising and eating healthy. The todo list is endless. Here’s the thing. I try SO HARD to keep each of those balls in the air without one coming to a crash on the floor, but reality sets in and it happens. I drop the ball. I FAIL and guess what? IT’S OK! You and I are NOT terrible
moms or business women or wives. We are human. When a ball drops, take a deep breath and keep going. When they all seem to have dropped on your head as you sit on the floor, girl, cry it out, take a bubble bath, drink a glass of wine, phone a girlfriend and vent, ask for help and then get up and keep going! So what, you skipped a couple workouts this week; stop making that an excuse and get up and start now. Go for a walk with your kids in the stroller, or jog with your headphones on listening to rap music. Stop thinking you are a bad mom because your home isn’t spotless or you packed your kids a lunchable instead of an organic balanced meal. We, as a whole, need to stop looking at everyone’s perfect lives through the social media lens and look around at the beauty surrounding us. We need to ask for help when we need it and embrace our chaos. You can try anything, but you can’t do everything. Like I tell my girls, you are smart, you are strong and you are beautiful inside and out. Dust yourself off, pick that ball back up,
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and keep on juggling! You got this mama, I believe in YOU! Now believe in yourself and take care of yourself. n What is a #MomStruggle that you have? Send it to stephanie@zandq.com or tag us @zandqboutique on Facebook or Instagram so we can share your story.
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Elections— And the People You Elect, DO Matter By Steve Berube Chairman HCDD and President HROA
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t’s Election season, and if you’ve been watching TV or listening to radio lately you’re probably fed up with all the ads. Perhaps you, like me, have noticed a common theme within many of them and that is the ad just bashes the other guy without talking about the Candidate’s platform and/ or accomplishments. As a candidate for re-election to the CDD, I thought it important to share my platform and accomplishments over my years on the Board so you can make an informed choice. I realize that this might sound boastful but that’s not my intent. ASSESSMENTS: Since I’ve been Chair, assessments have risen only once (by about 2%) with the specific intent of providing funding for the Streetlight buyouts. Now, we’ve nearly completed those buyouts which means those funds will soon be freed up. It is my intent to reduce assessments to the extent possible. Such a reduction would mirror my actions as President of the HROA where I spearheaded the 25% reduction in dues this year. BOND REFINANCE: The largest chunk of the budget goes to pay the Bond debt created to finance the building of Harmony. Like a home mortgage, you pay interest on this long-term (2032 & 2034 maturities) debt. During my tenure, the Board has refinanced both bond issues which reduced interest rates from the mid 7’s to a blended rate in the low 5’s which will save millions in interest. CDD FIELD SERVICES: While there have been personnel on site for several years to do the multitude of tasks required to keep Harmony functioning, they were managed by Developer staff though paid for by the CDD. Over time, this proved quite unworkable and in fact, the Developer at one point gave us short notice that they no longer wanted to manage personnel for us. So, I took the lead and set up Field Services as you see it today. We are lucky to be able to have an all-resident staff providing the high quality of services you deserve-and those services continue to expand on a routine basis. As far as I know, Harmony is the only CDD that manages its works with an in-house staff. DEVELOPER RELATIONS: Some will say that I am too friendly with the Developer(s). That is an easy observation to make but in my view, Developers have lots of money and with the proper “encouragement” are willing to spend it. For instance, as part of the second Bond Refi mentioned above, I negotiated with the Developer and secured $200,000 in exchange for the CDD agreeing to the Refi. What was the $200,000 used for? The first $100,000 kick-started the Streetlight Buyouts and the other $100,000 went to Parks & Recreation: Neighborhood F park updates, a new boat and the Butterfly Drive linear park sidewalk project used that money. Also, Starwood, over time, gave us 2 golf carts, the trailer that houses Field Services, several computers, printers, desks, file cabinets and other minor equipment. Starwood also donated the fabric shade structure at the Ashley Park pool area. The current Developer has not been so generous but we are just getting started; though, so far, they’ve donated over 100 acres of land most of which is conservation area but includes The Garden and Large Vehicle Parking Area. So, you can fight them or develop a working relationship with trust on both sides. You can tell which way I lean. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE: Some years back, I began maintaining the fleet of equipment that the CDD owns and uses daily. This is rather easy
for me as I fix equipment in my day job and am happy as a resident to realize the cost saving that this provides. It is hard to quantify the value of this, but labor typically is about half of any repair bill; since the CDD spends about $8,000 a year on equipment parts, the value of labor is likely about that amount. We also save the associated costs of delivering equipment to some service provider perhaps in a distant location as well as the associated down time of needed equipment. STREETLIGHT BUYOUTS: Some years back, I questioned the $480,000 annual budget line for “Streetlighting.” Digging in to that a little, an offthe-balance-sheet obligation surfaced of about $3 million for streetlight capital expenditure leases which the Developer had saddled us with. At 10.25% interest for 20 years to boot! So, the Board approved a plan to spend about $2 million and buy out these leases. The story is now closing as the buyouts are being completed and we will have chopped about $1 million in interest costs out of long-term budgets. SWINGSETS: Did you know that Harmony had no swingsets at one point? That might be hard to believe since they are now ubiquitous but a while ago, there were none. This became an issue to me with the arrival of my granddaughter who liked to play at the park. So, I brought that initial request to the Board, and despite initial skepticism, they proved so popular that there are now several sets of them—including kiddie buckets—spread throughout the neighborhood. Also, the shade structures at Lakeshore Park play area were purchased at my request; without them, the play equipment is simply too hot to use in the sun. This has led to our policy of planting trees at all new play equipment areas to eventually provide shade. WALKPATH: While on the subject of Lakeshore Park, you’ve probably noticed-or used-the concrete walkpath surrounding the pond there. That simple walkpath has been expanded twice and now includes the Butterfly Drive linear park walkpath. What you might not know is that all started with my request to add the “missing” sidewalk along Schoolhouse Rd between Pond Pine and Cupseed Rd. This blossomed into a much larger project to include the bridges over the pond as well as the wooden walkways leading to the docks on Buck Lake. The Board negotiated with the Developer who agreed to split the cost equally with the CDD. A good deal for all. Again, it is not my intent to brag or sound boastful. But, many folks here are new and all the above has taken me (with the support of the Board) years to accomplish. I began attending CDD & HROA meetings upon my arrival here in 2005 and was appointed to both Boards in 2009 which is of course when I started assembling the above body of work. I’m proud to say that I have not missed a single meeting of either body since being appointed. This CDD, like all others, forces you to pay assessments which should be used judiciously. You should be very careful to vote for folks that are involved and informed as well as demonstrate a desire to do the best thing for the most people. Thank you for your consideration as I respectfully ask you for your vote(s). Of course, I you don’t agree with the above, or think that years of experience might not be valuable in managing our $4+ million budget or in dealing with the unprecedented wave of challenging change coming to Harmony, then you should vote for somebody else. Again, thank you for taking the time to read this and for your consideration. n October 2018 | Harmony Life Magazine 7
HARMONY RESIDENTIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION HOW TO REACH YOUR ASSOCIATION SOLUTIONS COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT TEAM Physical & Mailing Address: 811 Mabbette Street, Kissimmee, Florida 34741 Email: info@myhoasolution.com Website: www.myhoasolution.com Telephone: 407-847-2280 Fax: 407-847-2882 Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (your call will be answered by a member of our staff and you will not encounter a voicemail) Out of Office Hours: When our office is closed, there is an emergency answering service. This service is for Emergencies ONLY. If you have a question regarding payments, a letter received or general information, please do not leave a message on the answering service, but call us during normal office hours or send an email requesting a return call during regular business hours.
WHAT’S YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS?
Please add your email address to your owner account. There are many exciting events coming soon and we need to make sure you get your invitation! To add any of this information to your account, please email it to us: info@myhoasolution.com or use the contact us form on our website.
ANNUAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24th AT 6:00PM By now you will have received your Annual Meeting information containing candidate information, ballot form and return envelope. Please be sure to mail it back to our office, it must be received no later than the morning of October 24th.
UPCOMING EVENTS October 13th October 20th October 26th November 2nd December 1st December 8th December 14th
Community Yard Sale, 8am–3pm Fall Festival, 11am–3pm, *RSVP via this link: https://tinyurl.com/ybhm23kw Adult Halloween Party, 7pm–11pm Casino Night 6.30pm *space is limited, please reserve your space! Twas the Lights Before Christmas (Holiday home decorating contest) Winterfest in the Square, 5.30pm–9.30pm Holiday Movie Event - TBD
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PARKING
On street parking is increasingly becoming an issue throughout our community. Specifically on streets that do not have designating parking. We are asking that you be mindful of your neighbors and put your cars in driveways or garages. On street parking not only detracts from property value, but it also greatly diminishes the curb appeal of any community. It is also a huge safety concern for everyone in the community, especially our young children. In an effort to help curb this activity, The Association will solicit assistance from the Sheriff ’s office to issue tickets for various on street parking violations, i.e. blocking sidewalks, parking against the flow of traffic, parking too close to a traffic control device, etc. For more information on parking violations please refer to Florida Statute 316.1945 The provisions of the governing documents, including the Rules and Regulations, have been developed with the intent of safeguarding both the financial and emotional investment that every homeowner has made in the Harmony Residential Owners Association. It is not our intention to create a confrontational relationship with any homeowner. However, the Board of Directors also have the fiduciary duty and legal obligation to enforce the provisions of the governing documents as effectively and equitably as possible.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APPLICATION
Don’t forget, to make any changes to the exterior of your property you will first have to complete, submit and gain approval for the work you would like to complete. The form is available to fill out directly on our website www.myhoasolution.com. Please make sure that you include all of required information, property survey, paint samples, photos etc. We have 30 days to process your application (although it is often not that long) but please do not start work until you receive the approval.
HARMONY VEHICLE STORAGE LOT
There are changes to the Harmony Vehicle Storage Lot, they will be effect from October 1st. There will be 3 price bands which are dependent on the size of the space. Small: $40, Medium: $45, Large: $50 All prices are monthly and are plus tax. Leases will now be for 12 months and are still payable in advance. This brings the total for the lease to: Small - $516.00 Medium - $580.50 Large - $645.00 The new lease terms and prices are for all new and renewal leases. If you have any questions, or would like to see if there are spaces available, please email us.
St. Cloud Regional Medical Center’s New & Expanded Emergency Department Opens for Operation Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Event Happening Soon!
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early ten months after breaking ground, St. Cloud Regional Medical Center’s expanded emergency department and new main entrance are open to serve patients. The multi-million dollar project, which added more than 14,000-square feet to the hospital, increases capacity to 20 private exam rooms and enhances privacy, comfort, and technology in an emergency department that served more than 26,000 patients last year. “This expansion will enhance our number one priority—delivering quality care to our patients safely and efficiently,” said Brent Burish, CEO of St. Cloud Regional Medical Center. Private patient rooms are larger and incorporate new technology. The Department also includes space for a new CT Machine directly within the ED space. The ED continues to be prepared to respond to a wide variety of emergencies with decontamination, isolation rooms and major exam rooms. “These changes will support our physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals as they care for our growing community,” shared Dr. Marcy Rosenberg, Medical Director for the Emergency Department at St. Cloud Regional Medical Center. “The new design will support a more efficient work environment with new technology and improved workflow, and minimize the time it takes to serve patients.” St. Cloud Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing quality care in an efficient manner to its emergency department patients. In 2016, the hospital implemented a 30-minute ER service pledge through which it pledgees that a medical professional – a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner – will work diligently to see patients within 30 minutes
of their arrival. The hospital has been recognized as an accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology for its commitment to following best practices for emergency cardiac care. “I’m proud of this milestone for St. Cloud Regional Medical Center,” said Mr. Burish, “St. Cloud Regional Medical Center has a long standing presence in the community, and this expansion is a great accomplishment to improve access to care for our patients that could not have been achieved without the support of the physicians, employees, volunteers and community members.” A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new space is one of the activities planned during the Community Health Fair on Friday, October 26 from 4-7 pm. The ceremony will occur at 5:30pm and the public is invited to attend. Other activities include safe trick-or-treating, music and food. For more information on the event or the services provided by St. Cloud Regional Medical Center, visit StCloudRegional.com. n About St. Cloud Regional Medical Center: St. Cloud Regional Medical Center is an 84-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive medical support system for both inpatient and outpatient needs. For more than 50 years, the hospital has been committed to serving its community with quality, compassionate care. St. Cloud Regional Medical Center has received the Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission; recognition as one of the nation’s Top Performers on key quality measures by The Joint Commission; and Accreditation as a Chest Pain Center from The American College of Cardiology. For more information about the hospital and its services, visit StCloudRegional.com.
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IT’S FALL! IS YOUR HOME & LAWN PROTECTED? Brought to you by Luv-A-Lawn Pest Control
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all is arriving, and the Summer rains are finally decreasing. In October, the temperatures continue to drop slightly. The average temperatures are highs of 84 and lows of 68. These average temperatures will continue to decrease as the Holiday Season approaches. It is unlikely we will see any cold weather until late October into November and December. The evenings will certainly begin to feel comfortable as the temperatures drop. The days get shorter by almost 1½ minutes per day right up until the Fall time change, which will take place on Sunday, November 4th. With the cooler temperatures, and a decreased amount of rainfall, insect activity will slow, however many issues could still arise. It is important to have your home and property protected. Many types of ants and rodents become active this time of the year and seek refuge inside homes and buildings. It is important to make sure there are no branches up against your home or building providing a highway for these pests to enter. Check doors, windows and other entry points and make sure they are tight, allowing no room for entry. The Fall time change creates some issues for your Turf and Shrubs. Most of these issues are created from cooler temperatures and less sunlight this time of the year. Grubs and Fire Ants are the main insect attractions this time of the year. In the fall, the sun is further south and therefore the “north sides” of buildings, homes, fences and any type of walls remain in “shade” for extended periods of time, creating moisture issues leading to weed and fungus problems. Winter Annuals (weeds) such as chickweed, henbit, geranium and clover are prevalent.
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Due to the shorter days and longer nights, the excess moisture from the natural “Dew Period” takes longer to burn off and that can lead to these weed and fungus issues as well. Irrigation in these areas should be adjusted to compensate for these conditions. The average rainfall in October through December for the last 10 years is just under 4 inches per month which is not enough to keep turf and shrubs healthy. Watering two times per week at ¾ of an inch, per zone, is recommended. Fall is the time of the year for a well-balanced Granular Fertilizer to prepare the turf and shrubs for the winter months and help alleviate the stresses associated with cooler months. While Termite swarms are non-existent this time of the year, Termites are still at work. It is a terrific time of the year to obtain termite coverage. Most pest control companies start to slow down and are looking for ways to keep their team members busy, usually Termite Coverage can be obtained at a discounted rate this time of the year. Luv-A-Lawn and Pest Management has been serving Central Florida for more than 25 years. We are a Full-Service Pest Control company and the “One Company that Does it All.” Luv-A-Lawn and Pest Control 407-908-9139 www.LuvALawn.com
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DID YOU KNOW? By Kerul Kassel PHD Hamony CDD Board Member
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ID YOU KNOW that Harmony was designed to promote the peaceful coexistence of human and animal residents within the community while striking a balance between the preservation, use and enjoyment of Harmony's natural areas? Underlying these objectives are the values of fostering a respect for the land, the protection of wildlife and the sensible use and enjoyment of Harmony's abundant natural and manmade amenities by its residents. Fall’s cooler temperatures make enjoyment of natural amenities and wildlife more inviting. Did you know that we have miles of trails in Harmony, with names like Butterfly Trail, Lily Pond Loop, Tangerine Trail, Pine Needle Path, Billy’s Trail, Lookout Bridge Loop, and Lakeshore Trail? All these trails, when added together, make up miles and miles of beautiful and varied natural scenery. You can run/bike/walk all the way from one side of the community to the other on sidewalks, with a longer stretch on natural trails. All trails are considered to be an Easy Level of difficulty, though you should watch out for exposed roots, animal holes, and other hazards on the natural trails. Definitely wear sturdy shoes, bring water, a hat, and bug repellent. Note that natural trails can be seasonally wet or muddy. While on the trails, please do not try to interact with the wildlife, and never feed it, but do take time to observe it at leisure and from a respectful distance. If it’s wetland habitat you want to check out, Butterfly Trail, the trailhead for which is in Harmony’s Green Neighborhood, is a raised walkway with canals and wetlands on either side. It is .8 miles in length, but also has two side trails, Pine Needle Path (.2 miles) which winds around a wild pond through lovely mature oak forest, and Tangerine Trail (.3 miles) through mixed forest and ending at Buck Lake. Many types of birds, alligators, otters, and bobcat have been seen on this trail. Billy’s Trail (.9 miles) is a raised walkway that used to be a ranch road, and has swamp on either side, where you can sometimes spy otters, deer, turkeys, bobcats, and other wildlife. You can also just drive out to the circle at the eastern end of Five Oaks Drive to access Billy’s Trail. Lookout Bridge Loop (.9 miles) is a side trail that begins half way up Billy’s Trail on the left with deep woodlands, a bridge, and Adirondack chairs on the shore of Buck Lake. One of the easiest and most open trails runs from the east side to the west side of our CDD: Long Park starts at the traffic circle near Cat Lake, at the far end of the Lakes neighborhoods, and follows the wetlands and golf course all the way from the end of Five Oaks Drive, down Cat Brier Trail to Drake Neighborhood. Follow the sidewalk from here to Schoolhouse Road, and onto Lake Shore Trail, which runs at the south edge of Buck Lake and around the Long Pond retention pond. Take this in the Long Pond loop or continue around Schoolhouse where the sidewalk connects near Butterfly Drive, and take the path all the way to Butterfly Trail. Did you know that you can not only hike, but also bicycle some of the trails, use a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (some trails only), or even ride horses on some of them (if you trailer in your own horses in and sign a waiver with the CDD). Many of the trails have picnic tables, so bring along water and a snack, and don’t forget your camera or binoculars (if you have them)! n
HARMONY INCIDENT REPORT—September 2018 DATE
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09/02/2018................. 18I089436..............................SUSP VEH 13V...............................................SCHOOLHOUSE RD & CAT BRIER TRL.....................................................................................X 09/04/2018................. 18I090138..............................CIVIL MATTE 66R...........................................DARK SKY DR.........................................................................................................................Q 09/04/2018................. 18I090217..............................SUSP INC 13I.................................................SUNDROP ST..........................................................................................................................R 09/04/2018................. 18I090270..............................RECKLESS OP 29I..........................................E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY & WILD TURKEY LN................................................................TOT 09/04/2018................. 18I090380..............................SUSP VEH 13V...............................................HARMONY SQUARE DR SOUTH.............................................................................................. I 09/06/2018................. 18I090793..............................DISABLED VEH 12..........................................FIVE OAKS DR & E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY.......................................................................V 09/08/2018................. 18I091531..............................HARASSMENT 63R........................................CAT BRIER TRL........................................................................................................................F 09/08/2018................. 18I091728..............................JUV COMPL 57I..............................................SUNDROP ST..........................................................................................................................F 09/09/2018................. 18I091808..............................TRAFFIC STOP...............................................E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY & HARMONY SQUARE DR......................................................WW 09/09/2018................. 18I091824..............................VIOL OF INJUNC.............................................HARMONY SQUARE DR SOUTH; HARMONY MARKET.............................................................R 09/09/2018................. 18I092041..............................SUSP VEH 13V...............................................BEARGRASS RD...................................................................................................................... I 09/10/2018................. 18I092128..............................BURG RESIDENCE..........................................CAT BRIER TRL........................................................................................................................R 09/10/2018................. 18I092139..............................HIT RUN INJ 3................................................CUPSEED LN...........................................................................................................................U 09/10/2018................. 18I092398..............................TRAFFIC STOP...............................................E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY & ARTHUR J GALLAGHER BLVD................................................B 09/11/2018................. 18I092561..............................TRAFFIC STOP...............................................E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY & HARMONY SQUARE DR........................................................C 09/12/2018................. 18I092789..............................SUSP VEH 13V...............................................HARMONY SQUARE DR...........................................................................................................X 09/12/2018................. 18I092800..............................SUSP VEH 13V...............................................ARTHUR J GALLAGHER BLVD.................................................................................................. I 09/12/2018................. 18I092838..............................ACCIDENT UNK IN..........................................E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY & ARTHUR J GALLAGHER BLVD................................................U 09/12/2018................. 18I092905..............................WANTED PERSON..........................................ARTHUR J GALLAGHER BLVD; HARMONY...............................................................................A 09/12/2018................. 18I092949..............................MISC CRIME 19R...........................................ARTHUR J GALLAGHER BLVD..................................................................................................R 09/12/2018................. 18I093003..............................CIVIL MATTE 66R...........................................BEARGRASS RD......................................................................................................................Q 09/12/2018................. 18I093005..............................VIN VERIFY 75................................................CORDGRASS PL......................................................................................................................F 09/12/2018................. 18I093110..............................MISC SERVICE 18..........................................FIVE OAKS DR......................................................................................................................... I 09/12/2018................. 18I093118..............................MISC SERVICE 18..........................................GOLDFLOWER AVE..................................................................................................................F 09/13/2018................. 18I093215..............................ACCIDENT NO INJ..........................................E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY & ARTHUR J GALLAGHER BLVD................................................P 09/13/2018................. 18I093261..............................WANTED PERSON..........................................FIVE OAKS DR.........................................................................................................................A 09/14/2018................. 18I093576..............................SUSP VEH 13V...............................................E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY; SUNOCO..................................................................................F 09/14/2018................ 18I093701..............................SUSP VEH 13V...............................................SCHOOLHOUSE RD & CAT BRIER TRL.....................................................................................V 09/14/2018................. 18I093900..............................ANIMAL CMPL 69I.........................................E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY & ARTHUR J GALLAGHER BLVD................................................V 09/15/2018................. 18I094161..............................ACCIDENT INJ 4.............................................E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY & HARMONY SQUARE DR........................................................U 09/15/2018................. 18I094183..............................THREATS 14R................................................HABITAT DR............................................................................................................................F 09/15/2018................. 18I094245..............................RECKLESS OP 29I..........................................HARMONY SQUARE DR & E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY........................................................V 09/15/2018................. 18I094299..............................HIT RUN INJ 3................................................E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY; SUNOCO..................................................................................U 09/16/2018................. 18I094409..............................SUSP VEH 13V...............................................CAT BRIER TRL..................................................................................................................... NDR 09/17/2018................. 18I094850..............................RECKLESS OP 29I..........................................E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY & TURN AROUND BAY RD...................................................... NDR 09/17/2018................. 18I094928..............................JUV COMPL 57R............................................CLAY BRICK RD.......................................................................................................................F 09/18/2018................. 18I095247..............................BREATHING PROB..........................................FORTY BANKS RDQ.................................................................................................................U 09/19/2018................ 18I095683..............................ATT TO CONTACT...........................................GOLDFLOWER AVE..................................................................................................................F 09/21/2018................. 18I096118..............................NOISE COMPL 74I..........................................BLAZING STAR LN...................................................................................................................V 09/21/2018................. 18I096150..............................RECKLESS OP 29I..........................................E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY & ARTHUR J GALLAGHER BLVD................................................V 09/21/2018................. 18I096431..............................ABANDON VEH 11..........................................FIVE OAKS DR & E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY.......................................................................H 09/21/2018................. 18I096462..............................RECKLESS OP 29I..........................................E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY & WILD TURKEY LN..................................................................V 09/22/2018................. 18I096491..............................TRAFFIC STOP...............................................E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY & WILD TURKEY LN.................................................................SL 09/22/2018................. 18I096501..............................ANIMAL CMPL 69I.........................................HARMONY SQUARE DR & E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY........................................................F 09/22/2018................. 18I096725..............................DRUNK DRIVER 1...........................................E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY; SUNOCO..................................................................................V 09/23/2018................. 18I096873..............................TRAFFIC COM 17I..........................................CORDGRASS PL......................................................................................................................X 09/23/2018................. 18I096899..............................MISC SERVICE 18..........................................CORDGRASS PL......................................................................................................................F 09/24/2018................. 18I097329..............................CHILD ABUSE 16R..........................................SUNDROP ST..........................................................................................................................F 09/25/2018................. 18I097643..............................CHILD ABUSE 16R..........................................SUNDROP ST..........................................................................................................................R 09/26/2018................. 18I098056..............................ACCIDENT NO INJ..........................................ARTHUR J GALLAGHER BLVD..................................................................................................R 09/28/2018................. 18I098603..............................DISABLED VEH 12..........................................HARMONY SQUARE DR & E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY; 1 MI EAST......................................P 09/28/2018................. 18I098870..............................MISC SERVICE 18..........................................ARTHUR J GALLAGHER BLVD; SO RANGE...............................................................................R 09/29/2018................. 18I099271..............................SHOTS FIRED 68I...........................................NEEDLEGRASS LN..................................................................................................................F
DISPOSITION CODES A - ARREST B - VERBAL WARNING C - CITATION ISSUED D - NOTICE TO APPEAR ISSUED E - FI CARD ISSUED F - COMPL CONTACTED G - COMPL GONE ON ARRIVAL H - GREEN TAG ISSUED
I - SUSP CONTACTED J - SUSP GONE ON ARRIVAL K - UNFOUNDED L - PROPERTY SECURE M - FALSE ALARM N - ASSIST OTHER AGENCY O - TRAFFIC CONTROL P - MOTORIST ASSIST
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Q - CIVIL MATTER R - REPORT S - SUPPLEMENT T - TRESPASS WARNING ISSUED U - REFERRED TO OTHER AGENCY V - AREA CHECKED UNABLE TO LOCATE W - PX CHECK/ALL IN ORDER
X - NO POLICE ACTION Z - PARKING TICKET WW - WRITTEN WARNING DUP - DUPLICATE CALL TOT - TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER AGENCY COM - HANDLED BY DISPATCH
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QUICK REFERENCE DIRECTORY ACUPUNCTURE Coudray Acupuncture Dr. Catherine Coudray, OMD 1716 East Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. St. Cloud, FL 34771 321-303-5240 CoudrayAcupuncture.shop ADVERTISING & MAGAZINES Harmony Life, Nona Woman and Twin Lakes Magazines Bill Bokunic 321-331-6398 Bill@QMCWorld.com QMCWorld.com AIR-CONDITION SERVICES Access Air Eric Farnsworth *Harmony Resident* 407-921-0760 ELFarnsworth@live.com AUTO REPAIR Robinson's Auto Repair 1312 Michigan Ave., Saint Cloud 407-593-0108 CARS & TRUCKS Kisselback Ford 1118 13th St., Saint Cloud 407-892-2141 KisselbackFord.com CHILDREN'S BOUTIQUE Z and Q 1014 New York Ave. St. Cloud, FL 34769 ZandQ.com CHURCH Harmony Community Church Meeting 10am Sundays at Harmony High School (844) 444-FBCH HarmonyCommunity.church
CHIROPRACTOR Living Well Chiropractic 4041 13th St. St. Cloud 34768 407-957-1337 LivingWellCFL.com FINANICAL SERVICES Edward Jones Kerry L. Scott, CRPC 4115 Neptune Rd. St. Cloud, FL 34769 407-498-0147 EdwardJones.com GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS D.S.I. Sales / Service / Repairs 407-970-5847 dsigaragedoor@yahoo.com dsigaragedoorandopener.com GOLF CARTS Diesel's Custom Carts Sales / Service / Repairs / Rentals 407-847-5444 DieselCustomCarts.com GOLF CLUB Eagle Creek Golf Club 10350 Emerson Lake Blvd. Orlando, FL 32832 407-273-4653 EagleCreekOrlando.com HAIR Salon H 7262 Harmony Square Dr. Harmony, FL 407-891-1804 Victor Russell Salon 105 East 13th Street Saint Cloud, FL 407-892-1005 VictorRussell.com
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HOME BUILDERS Jones Homes USATM Twin Lakes 4910 Twin Lakes Blvd., St. Cloud, FL 34772 407-988-3222 TwinLakesFL.com HOME INSPECTORS Budget Services 407-892-8811
LAWN CAR Triple Palm Lawns *Harmony Resident* 407-957-3489 TriplePalmLawn@aim.com MORTGAGE LENDING Mortgage Equity Partners Julie Bretz-Swinarksi 407-758-3443 jbretz@meploans.com
HOME ORGANIZER Juliana Daurio 321-946-2180 juliana@orlandohomeorganizer.com OrlandoHomeOrganizer.com
MOVIE THEATER Cinema World
HOSPITALS Health First-Holmes Regional Health Care 1350 South Hickory St. Melbourne, FL 32901 321-434-7000
MUSIC LESSONS Harmony Performance Arts Studio Amber Lanning Ellen Short Voice/Piano/Acting 682-936-9551
East of 95 on 192 next to Sam’s Club
Melbourne, FL CWTheaters.com
St. Cloud Regional Medical Center 2906 17th St., St. Cloud ORTHODONTIST 407-892-2135 Lach Orthodontic Specialists 407-365-1960 HOUSE CLEANING Lach-Ortho.com Molly Maid of Kissimmee, St. Cloud & Lakeland 407-498-2256 MollyMaid.com INSURANCE Brightway Insurance, The Sterner Agency 407-891-9361 BrightwaySterner.com Healthcare Solutions Team Kim Kirsch 407-870-3462 kkirsch@myhst.com
PHYSICIANS St. Cloud Medical Group 1700 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., St Cloud, FL 407-891-2965 StCloudPhysicians.com PRINTERS Creative Printing Services 1115 Pennsylvania Ave. Saint Cloud, FL 34769 407-891-9797 Lucky Dog Printing *Harmony Resident* 1014 New York Ave. St. Cloud, FL 34769 407-593-6984 REAL ESTATE The Corcoran Connection, LLC *Harmony Resident* Jeanine Corcoran Owner/Broker Buy/Sell/Rent/Property Mgmt. 407-953-9118 TheCorcoranConnection.com
RESTAURANT Koffee Kup 1407 13th Street St. Cloud, FL 34769 Under the Water Tower PAINTING & PRESSURE WASHING 407-891-81488 Champions Property Maintenance TheKoffeeKup.com *Harmony Resident* Joe Murray, 407-766-5051 TRAVEL Meisner Cruise and Travel PEST CONTROL *Harmony Resident* Luv-A-Lawn & Pest Control 407-738-7088 407-908-9139 tvlwithlinda@gmail.com Facebook: Harmony Get Aways With PET GROOMING Meissner Travel 5 Star Mobile Pet Grooming WATER SYSTEMS 407-750-7228 Dependable Water Treatment Serving Harmony, St. Cloud 407-242-7150 & Lake Nona
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ER RIBBON CUTTING AND HEALTH FAIR. You’re invited to join us at the ribbon cutting for our newly expanded ER, designed to provide this community with quality emergency care. Be sure to take advantage of the free health screenings, family activities and information at our health fair, too. Your little ones are encouraged to come in costume and get a head start on trick-or-treating fun!
FREE Family Health Fair Friday, Oct. 26 • 4-7 p.m. Activities include: • Ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. • Safe trick-or-treating for kids (costumes encouraged), treat bag provided • Free health screenings: BMI, pulse oximetry, glucose, blood pressure and vision • Community healthcare vendors • Face painting, music, games, food trucks, and more! For more information, visit StCloudHealthFair.com.
2906 17th Street, St. Cloud, FL 34769