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Lansbrook News & Views

Fall 2020

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Fall 2020, Volume 26, No. 3

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TRY A NEW WAY TO TRAVEL

(Family Features) Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, families are still finding ways to make the most of unusual schedules to plan a getaway. With more flexible work and school arrangements, many families are embracing the idea of a “flexcation,” an emerging travel trend where families rent vacation homes later in August, September and October, consider staying longer to mix work and play, and often get better value in highdemand locales. “Though this year has been incredibly difficult for families, it’s inspiring to see how they have become resilient and resourceful by choosing alternative ways and dates to take vacations,” said Lish Kennedy, vice president of brand marketing at Vrbo. “More flexibility in our work and school schedules is allowing families to enjoy a welcome change in their surroundings and a relaxing break together.” If you missed out on your family’s annual summer trip this year or just want to take advantage of more flexibility in your work and school routines, consider these reasons to take a flexcation. Save money and avoid crowds. Prices for vacation rentals typically drop during shoulder season, the time period after Labor Day and before the holiday travel season. Families not tied to strict in-person school or work commitments can benefit from fewer crowds and lower prices by choosing later travel dates. For example, you can find drops of at least 20% in average nightly rates for vacation homes in popular destinations like Cape Cod, Massachusetts; Cape May, New Jersey; and Ocean City, Maryland, through October compared to prime summer travel dates. See familiar places in new ways. Traveling during a different

time of year lets you see favorite destinations from a different perspective. It’s a chance to create new family experiences together, like seeing the leaves change colors or visiting the beach when temperatures are milder. Stay longer. Travel data from Vrbo indicates families want to take longer vacations. With the ability to work remotely or complete online assignments anywhere there’s a Wi-Fi connection, there’s no need to cut a weekend trip short to get back in time for class or punch the clock on Monday morning. If a full week isn’t realistic, you might consider an extra-long weekend, extending your trip from Thursday-Monday instead of the more traditional FridaySunday. Enjoy a change of scenery. According to a study from New York University, people feel happier when they have more variety in their daily routines, such as going to novel places and having a wider array of experiences. After months of sheltering in place, a flexcation may be an ideal way to reestablish a healthy sense of balance. Before you go, be sure to research how COVID-19 might affect your travel plans, including any travel restrictions, quarantine policies or changes in hours and access to popular attractions in the area. It’s also a good idea to make sure you understand and verify details about your accommodations before you make reservations, such as enhanced cleaning procedures at the property and flexible cancellation policies. Start planning your next trip at vrbo.com. Photo courtesy of Getty Images • #15107 • Source: Vrbo

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Phone Numbers Pinellas Sheriff Emergency................................................................... 911 Non Emergency................................................. 582-6200 Crime Watch...................................................... 582-6177 East Lake Fire Dept........................................................ 911 Non Emergency.................................................727-784-8668 Poison Control............................................... 1-800-282-3171 Progress Energy—report a street light out..... 1-800-228-8485 FDLE Sexual Predator information..................(888) 357-7332 www.fdle.state.fl.us Newsletter online........................................www.HOApub.com Driver’s Licenses....................................................... 464-7777 Auto Registration...................................................... 464-7777 Pinellas County Water Utilities.................................. 464-4000 Voter Information..................................................... 464-3551 Bright House Cable..............................611 or (727) 329-5020 Mease Countryside Hospital........................... (727) 725-6111 Post office - Oldsmar 3905 Tampa Road......... (813) 854-4660 Post Office - Palm Harbor - Alt 19 ................. (727) 773-1549 If there are other numbers you’d like to see listed here, please contact HOA Publishers.

LANSBROOK PROPERTY MANAGERS AYLESFORD

FirstService Residential 727-299-9555

BERISFORD

Sentry Management 727-799-8982

CARLYLE

Sentry Management 727-799-8982

DEVONSHIRE

Elite Property Management 727-400-6850

ELLINWOOD

Melrose-Sovereign Companies 727-787-3461

FALLBROOK

Greenacre Properties 813-600-1100 x168

GOLFSIDE

FirstService Residential 727-299-9555

HIGHGATE

Qualified Property Management 727-869-9700 x215

IVY RIDGE

Melrose-Sovereign Companies 727-787-3461

JUNIPER BAY

Qualified Property Management 727-869-9700 x215

JUNIPER BAY IV

Sentry Management 727-799-8982

KYLEMONT

Self managed 727-744-8823

LANSBROOK MASTER

FirstService Residential 727-299-9555 x6274

LYNNWOOD

Terra Management 813-374-2363

MYRTLE POINT

Association Data Management 727-799-0031

NORTHFIELD

Qualified Property Management 727-869-9700 x215

OAKMONT

Progressive Management 727-773-9542 x109

PRESIDENTS LANDING

Sentry Management 727-799-8982 x53006

QUAIL LAKE

Melrose Sovereign Group 727-787-3461

ROBINWOOD

Sentry Management 727-799-8982

THE PRESERVE

Sentry Management 727-799-8982

SUNSET

Self managed 727-789-5588

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Hurricane Season Surviving the storm, it’s everyone’s responsibility.

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY?

Here are some important phone numbers and websites for tips on how to make a survival plan, prepare your home or evacuate before a storm:

An emergency is defined as “an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action.” An emergency doesn’t necessarily mean a disaster. It could meant that your child needs a copy of his birth certificate to register for school, or you need a copy of the pink slip for your automobile when a brand new set of wheels catches your eye. If you don’t already have important papers together in a safe place, maybe this is a good month to buy a small fireproof box and gather those papers together that might include:

Pinellas County Emergency Management (727) 464-3800 • www.pinellascounty.org/emergency

• Wills, social security cards, passports, birth certificates, divorce and custody decrees, immigration documents.

Find your evacuation level: (727) 453-3150 www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/knowyourzone.html

• Property deeds, mortgage company address and phone number, homeowners and life insurance policies and phone numbers, copies of health insurance card and phone numbers.

Submitted by the Pinellas County Communications Department

The hurricane season lasts from June 1st to November 30th. Now is the perfect time to complete your plans to survive a storm. This includes building your survival kit, finding your evacuation level and updating your list of important phone numbers.

Register for special needs transportation: (727) 464-3800 www.pinellascounty.org/forms/special-needs.htm Sign up for the First Call Emergency notification system to receive emergency information: (866) 484-3264 alertregistration.com/PinellasCoFLEMS Set your Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) equipped allhazards alert radio for Pinellas County: Enter code 012103. Make your plans now, before a storm threatens the Tampa Bay area. Visit www.pinellascounty.org/emergency to learn how to make your plan should the worst happen.

• Inoculation records, health records, doctors and dentists names, addresses and phone numbers. • Auto ownership papers, auto insurance policies and phone numbers, drivers and auto license numbers. • Credit card numbers, addresses and phone numbers for outstanding loans. • Stock and securities certificates, address and phone number of broker, bank account numbers, addresses and phone numbers of banks. • A current copy of your employment resume, as well as a list of previous home addresses and dates of residence. • An extra copy of your address book, complete with phone numbers and addresses of friends, relatives and professional resources. You’ll be surprised at how useful it will be to have this information in order and accessible.

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NEW FOOD TRENDS CAN SAVE TIME AND MONEY (Family Features) As families continue to adjust their meal routines amidst a worldwide pandemic, there are trends you and your loved ones can follow to improve your general health, maintain a budget and spend more time together. Home cooking: According to a study conducted by Hunter on how COVID-19 has changed home cooking, 54% of Americans are cooking more and 50% have more confidence in the kitchen. Many, perhaps for the first time, found that cooking at home and learning cooking techniques could be a fun family activity. Trusting frozen: Frozen foods have seen a renaissance in 2020. Many families discovered that new technologies allow frozen foods to deliver innovations in flavors, recipes, authenticity and affordability without compromising taste. For example, Aqua Star’s frozen Cutting Board Meal Kits are available at grocers nationwide and feature full chef-inspired meals like Chipotle Shrimp Street Tacos and Southwest Chili-Lime Tilapia. Saving money: It’s common knowledge for many consumers that eating at or ordering takeout from a restaurant is more expensive than cooking at home. Eating at home showed families just how much they could save, and this trend is likely to continue. According to a Simon-Kucher Restaurants Survey, 26% of consumers who ate meals from casual restaurants before the pandemic anticipate eating meals primarily at home for up to a year after lockdown. More seafood: According to a national survey by Aqua Star, one of the country’s largest seafood companies, 75% of Americans want to eat more seafood. Seafood provides nutritional benefits for a multitude of recipes, but many people don’t know how to prepare it. One of the easiest ways to introduce your family to seafood is through familiar comfort food recipes and convenient one-pan meals.

Online grocery shopping: Nearly daily trips to the grocery store can be an expensive habit since impulse buying is a bane to healthy eating and saving money. As online grocery shopping grows in popularity, it provides families with a convenient, timesaving way to keep must-haves on hand without overspending at the store. Dinners with family: After years of families grabbing meals on the run, sheltering in place has brought many back to the dining room table. For a simple family meal that focuses on frozen seafood and pantry staples, try this recipe for Shrimp Scampi that involves just a few steps of preparation that can even allow kids to help in the process. If you don’t have time to cook, Aqua Star’s Shrimp Scampi MicroSteam Bowl is a simple way to enjoy the same flavors in minutes, from the microwave, with no cleanup required. Find more at-home seafood solutions at aquastar.com. Photo courtesy of Getty Images (family dinner) • #15328 • Source: Aqua Star

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