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Volume I, Issue 7 - January, 2011
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Seven Oaks residents, send us your: • Cover Pictures
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© 2010 Seven Oaks News. All rights reserved. Seven Oaks News is published monthly, distributed by the U.S. Postal Service free to all residents of the Seven Oaks community and advertisers. The views expressed within are not necessarily those of the Publisher, the Board of Supervisors for the Seven Oaks CDD, SOPOA or the Resident Counsel. Lists are for reference only and do not imply official sanction or recommendation of Seven Oaks News. Editorial submission are welcome. Publisher reserves the right to reject or edit for length and clarity all submission. The Publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions. January 2011 SEVEN OAKS NEWS
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CDD information By Andy Denbo (CDD Supervisor)
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New CDD Board Positions December 8th was the first meeting of the newly elected Seven Oaks CDD board! The new board was elected during the November 2nd election, and began their first official meeting in December. Their first action at the meeting was to conduct the election of board positions. New board member Michael Davis was voted chairperson, with Bill Parsons as Vice Chairperson. Bill was also elected to serve as a liaison to the PACA (Pasco Alliance of Community Associations). I, Andy Denbo was elected to the position of Clubhouse liaison, Resident Council liaison, as well as Website and Newsletter liaison. Jeff Rosenberg will serve as the Landscaping/Maintenance liaison, and Jack Christensen will serve as the SOPOA (Seven Oaks Property Owners Association) liaison. Although each board member has equal voting power, these positions help the flow of communication for all the parties involved in running the community since board members cannot lawfully communicate about such matters except at the public board meetings.
ATV Motorized vehicles on the trail A hot topic lately is the complaints from many residents about the trails and sidewalks being used by persons on unauthorized motorized vehicles. The complaints seem to focus on people driving ATV’s and mini motorcycles or “pocket rockets” as they are dubbed. The Seven Oaks CDD wishes to remind everyone that the nature trail, sidewalks, and streets in Seven Oaks are not for use by such unauthorized, non-street-legal, motorized vehicles. Such use violates state law, and is considered trespassing. We encourage anyone who sees such activity to immediately report it to the Sheriff’s office at 813-929-1204. If you know who is driving these vehicles, you can also let our board know by way of MySevenOaks.com/CDD.
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Less confusion at SR56 & Ancient Oaks Blvd The CDD board voted to install new signs that will more clearly show drivers the purpose of each of the three lanes when leaving Seven Oaks via Ancient Oaks Blvd at State Road 56. There will be 4 signs that shows the left lane is for left turns, middle for strait, and right for right turns.
At the last board meeting it was noted that residents who had placed signs in the street that read “SLOW” children at play, were forced to take them down after a resident complained to the Sheriff’s Office about them. Hearing this news, the Board voted unanimously to approve and allow residents to place such signs in their streets, so long as the signs do not block the flow of traffic, and the signs are less than 4 feet tall. See the picture for an example of such a signs. This approval should allow residents to place the signs on CDD owned streets (all in Seven Oaks) without worrying about being reported to law enforcement by neighbors.
Looking for YOUR participation!
Serious problem with unsafe drivers At the last CDD meeting, and last Resident Council meeting, the topic of the recent spike in traffic crashes in Seven Oaks was brought up by concerned residents. There has been at least 8 accidents in the community in the last 45 days, and several caused serious property damage, including taking out street lights, bushes, trees, and even one of the decorative pillars at the clock tower traffic circle. This news comes a few weeks after a speeding survey was conducted in Seven Oaks that showed abnormally high level of speeders, many of whom were driving 10-20 over the posted limit. As a reminder, all main roads are 30MPH, and all subdivision streets are 20MPH or less. Please consider that most of these accidents have been occurring in areas where pedestrians often walk, and we do not need to wait until someone gets injured to start slowing down. The CDD board has asked the Sheriff’s Office to conduct random speed enforcement campaigns in Seven Oaks, so please spread the word, to slow down to avoid costly fines and points. January 2011
Your CDD board, especially myself, hopes to see as many residents as possible attend our meetings. They are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM in the Clubhouse Gathering Room, and they are a great opportunity to come out and voice your ideas and opinions on matters that arise at meetings. I am also taking the time to redesign the CDD section of MySevenOaks.com to be more clear and informative. As many of you may have noticed, I will be sending out polls more often to bring back to the other board members as part of my goal to improve two way communication from the Board to residents. If you by chance have not already, be sure to sign up on MySevenOaks.com to receive the polls, forums, and other important info. Again, I invite you all to come to our next few meetings which will be on January 12th, February 9th, March 9th, and April 13th, all at 7PM at the clubhouse. If you have any ideas or comments to share, please send me an email at adenbo@mysevenoaks.com. I look forward serving the next four years on the CDD board, and to your participation in our meetings as well. Thanks, and until next time,
Andy Denbo CDD Board Supervisor adenbo@mysevenoaks.com
The CDD Board meets at The Clubhouse on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm All residents are welcome. Page 5
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Your Resident Council, Looking Forward By David Lockwood, Chairman Resident Council
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ith a new year comes not only change in who leads your Resident Council, but the chance to look back at what we’ve done, and choose where we’re going. As most of you know, Holly has stepped down as Resident Council Chair, and left with me the task of leading this group in 2011; a challenge I’m eagerly looking forward to. Next fall we will start looking for who is next. In 2010, your Resident Council met and built relationships with elected public officials that oversee our community, from the county commissioner’s office to the US Congress, to communicate the concerns of Seven Oaks’ residents. The Resident Council sponsored important projects such as school redistricting with Jeff Rosenberg of the Seven Oaks CDD and interstate noise abatement with our community developer, Craig Weber. Work will continue on these issues until resolved. Resident Council members worked in conjunction with the CDD on committees to strengthen our community’s investment policies, management process, common ground’s maintenance and clubhouse operations, with the goal to improve the communication and service satisfaction for the residents. Many of the improvements to Seven Oaks last year were generated by requests and information gathered at our monthly meetings and carried over to the CDD for implementation. We worked with Sheriff Bob White, our local law enforcement officers and the Seven Oaks Security Patrol to help improve Seven Oaks’ safety and will continue this year. For 2011, I want us to keep doing many of the same things, but hopefully continue to become better and stronger involving more of our residents in making this an even better community. In addition to our ongoing projects, the Resident Council will continue to remain a key source of community information to keep you and your neighbors informed. We will keep inviting various public officials to speak to the Resident Council and the com-
munity. These meetings with our sheriff, state senator, county commissioner, etc., help us as a community understand what’s going on in the various units of government that affect us. But also, maybe even more importantly, is a way of making the needs and concerns of Seven Oaks top of mind, as they choose where to allocate scarce resources and what positions to take on various matters. For example, I believe the time we have spent with the sheriff has helped increase our patrol coverage and responsiveness. I hope many more residents will attend the meetings we have with guest speakers. If more residents will come out, the more these public officials will see Seven Oaks as a community of voters worth paying attention to. We need to continue to provide communication to residents of happenings in our community. And also make sure there is a strong communication mechanism back to SOPOA and the CDD for resident concerns and reporting of needs for repair and maintenance of seven oaks common property. There is also an area where we have not played much of a role that I believe we should. As Seven Oaks grows from being a new premium housing development into an established community, we should foster the building of a strong network of clubs and organizations. Many of us came from communities up north. In the Chicago area where I came from there were a few select communities where houses sold in days for high prices with great schools and people lined up to bid to get the few homes that came for sale. Children went away to college and then came back to live where they grew up. I believe these communities were great, not just because the houses were nice, the schools good and the public property attractive. They are special because they have great people, tightly networked and leading many volunteer activities that make being part of the community a rich and rewarding experience. They have bridge clubs, women’s clubs, camera clubs, kids sports leagues, groups leading charitable work and a multitude of things too numerous to mention. Those clubs and organizations do more than allow many residents
to come together to share common interests and build friendships. They also build a powerful network of community involvement and leadership making those communities a special place to live. Seven Oaks has great people, we just need to get linked together. I would like to begin a dialogue on how we can begin to help the first several groups get started in Seven Oaks; and what those groups should be. Please send us your feedback or better yet, come to Resident Council Meetings and help us get started. What club would you like to join or possibly lead? I look forward to seeing you all. One last thing. We have had at least six accidents in Seven Oaks in a little over a month caused by excessive speed. Thankfully no one has yet been hurt, but serious property damage has been done. We will be doing whatever we can to get all residents and guests to slow down. The sheriff is being encouraged to provide an increase in enforcement and write tickets, not just warnings. If you think you should get a warning first, consider this your warning. Sincerely,
Seven Oaks Resident Council
Dave Lockwood The Resident Council meets at the Clubhouse, usually on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm. In January, we will meet on the 11th.
To contact your village rep got to mysevenoaks.com. Page 8
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lorida Medical Clinic at Wesley Chapel was established to make access to family health care convenient for residents of Wesley Chapel and surrounding communities. Joseph Cozzolino, MD and Allison Burton, MD recently opened a second location in the Seven Oaks office complex for the convenience of our neighborhood families.
merce. Dr. Burton prides herself in giving quality care to patients as a whole. She is compassionate and caring and takes the time to listen and really learn about her patients and their families. Our friendly staff and new office is located in the heart of North Tampa, across from the Wiregrass Mall and just behind Sam’s Club on SR 54. We offer same day appointments for your convenience.
Dr. Cozzolino is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice and opened the Wesley Chapel Family Medicine Office in 2002. He is excited to welcome Dr. Burton to our clinic in both the Wesley Chapel and Seven Oaks locations.
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A Fresh, New Market Opens! About the Market The Shops at Wiregrass has teamed up with Tiffany Ferrecchia, Market Manager for the Tampa Downtown Market held on Friday’s and the Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market held every second Sunday of each month to develop the NEW Wiregrass Fresh Market; a true gathering place for the growing populations of the Wesley Chapel and New Tampa area. The Market will feature a vast variety of Vendors selling only fresh, local, home made, hand crafted or eco-friendly products.
Market Mission The Wiregrass Fresh Market mission is to provide as much locally sourced fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers, as well as locally made and produced take-home foods and artisan type products for the community and its neighbors.
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With these offerings the Market intends to draw residents and visitors to the Wesley Chapel, New Tampa Area and to boost the local economy. The Market provides a venue for local groups, businesses, and non-profit organizations to interact with the citizenry and strengthening community spirit through the market place.
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Local, Certified Organic Produce Please join us in welcoming Magnolia Organics, Certified Organic Farm from San Antonio, FL. They have been planting lots of crops to supply our Market this Season. On December 4th, they will be bringing what they can harvest from the Farm along with some Wild Flowers and Herbs.
Parke Family HydroFarms is a family owned and operated “pick your own” farm located between Tampa and Lakeland in Dover, Florida.
Conventional Produce A variety of local produce re-sellers will be also joining us to supply a variety of vegetables that are both seasonal to Florida and others we cannot grow during the winter season.
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Note: All options vary on availability due to season, production and weather. It’s our goal to bring to you vendors offering a vast array of Produce at this Market. We look for vendors who can supply options for Local, Organic, Conventional or Hydroponic Produce.
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Fresh Market at Wiregrass 1st Saturday of every month, 9am-2pm.
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Seven Oaks
HOme Owners Association
Some Things I Think I Think
I
think I’ve discovered a new excuse! As a member of the SOPOA Board, we routinely hear a lot of reasons why something was not done. “I didn’t know.” “I never got a letter.” “I did not have the time, money, etc.” Yep! Thought I heard them all. Until recently we received a letter from a homeowner offering what I’ll call the “Kindergarten Excuse”. It goes something like this…”You guys sent me a letter about pressure washing my sidewalk to remove the mold. There’s a house down the street that never mows his grass. When you guys (It’s always our responsibility!) fix that problem then I’ll fix mine!” In other words, his violation is worse than mine. Or as my grandson might say, “If I’m one, than so are you!”
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This excuse might work in preschool but it will not impress me or my associates on the board. We do not routinely say that a particular violation is more wrong than others. The bottom line is that we make a sincere effort to treat all violations as an opportunity to correct a problem and to keep up the appearance and the property values in our community. We try to work with the homeowners and send multiple (At least three.) letters before we go to a fine. When people make these comments, they usually have no idea what we’re doing to enforce the covenants with the other guy. Most likely, we’ve sent him letters about his violation also. We may have turned his lack of response over to our attorneys. If you get a friendly letter, please accept it in the spirit that it was written
which is that we noticed something regarding your property that does not conform to the written covenants of the community. We’re not trying to take away your freedom. We’re trying to call attention to the fact that you are not following the covenants that you agreed to when you purchased your home. So if you have a violation the answer is simple…FIX IT! And since I’m on my soap box, I think it is appropriate to address some of the comments we get about stopping and talking to the homeowner about the violation. The folks that do the inspections do not have the time to stop and speak with everyone. It’s just that simple. The property manager (sometimes with a board member) has to drive every street in the entire Seven Oaks community. She has to identify
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violations, record them and check on previous violations to see if the homeowner has complied. Also, based on the attitude that some of our homeowners have displayed, it’s probably a good idea that she sends a letter instead of a face to face contact. I think that you’re most likely reading this after the Holidays. It’s my sincerest wish that you all had an opportunity to celebrate with family and friends and that you all have a Happy New Year filled with peace and blessings for you and your families. Just some things, I think I think…
Dick Fink Vice President SOPOA
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Seven Oaks Clubhouse Hours & contact Info: Theresa Flores, Manager Clubhouse Phone: (813)907-7987 Clubhouse Fax: (813)907-0660 Clubhouse email: sevenoaksclubhouse@yahoo.com Clubhouse website www.MySevenOaks.com Clubhouse Hours: Sunday 7:00am - 9:00pm Mon. - Sat. 7:00am - 10:00pm Café Hours: Daily 7:00am - 8:00pm Fitness Room Hours: Sunday 5:00am - 9:00pm Mon. - Sat. 5:00am - 10:00pm
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BUNKO
If you are interested in playing Bunko, contact Judy at (813)991-5577. All players need to be placed on a play list. As players are needed, you will be called. This is not a CDD sponsored function.
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Gathering Room Rentals Thinking of hosting a party? Consider reserving the Clubhouse for your private function. We offer morning, afternoon and evening rentals. Rates are as follows for Seven Oaks residents: 3 Hours $100.00 + tax 4 Hours $130.00 + tax 5 Hours $160.00 + tax 6 Hours $185.00 + tax (Includes the Theater) Further inquiries, please contact Clubhouse Manager at (813) 907-7987 or sevenoaksclubhouse@yahoo.com, or view online at www.MySevenOaks.com Page 14
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Business Services Offered At The Clubhouse Available daily: 10 am - 7 pm or while Manager’s are on duty. Fax Service Long distance $2.25 1st sheet and $1.00 (plus tax) each additional sheet. Local $1.75 1st sheet and $1.00 (plus tax) each additional sheet. Copy Service Black and White copies .15 per sheet + tax (max. 10 sheets) Color copies .40 per sheet + tax (max. 10 sheets) --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thank You A special thank you goes out to the Junior Girl Scout Troop’s #442 of Seven Oaks and all Residents and Volunteers involved in making Metropolitan Ministries Food Drive and Toys For Tots a continued success. Your donations and support is much appreciated. Metropolitan Ministries collected 340 pounds of food for the less fortunate from our community and Toys For Tots made 3 pick-ups due to all the generous donations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------Have an interest in playing
MahJong?
Meeting the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00pm at the Clubhouse. Contact Information: lll_newtampa@yahoo.com Allison (813)778-3030 or Michelle (321)230-1300 This is not a CDD sponsored function.
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Let’s Talk Streetlights If a resident sees a streetlight out and would like to expedite the repair process, call WREC at (813)979-9732 ext.#1146 and give them the eight (8) digit poll number located on the face of the poll. -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Seven Oaks Ladies Foodie Club Ladies, do you like socializing while - eating out and trying new restaurants? Going to food and drink tastings? Learning more about cooking techniques and trends? Watching cooking shows and reading culinary magazines? Shopping for kitchen cookware and gadgets? Trying and sharing new recipes? Are you interested in participating in foodie activities around town with other Seven Oaks ladies as your schedule permits? If so, let me know and we’ll start a foodie club in the New Year! eileen.jones@yahoo.com This is not a CDD sponsored function.
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GATE REMOTES The Clubhouse does not deal with gate remotes. Please call Sue Diaz with Rampart Properties, Sue Diaz (813) 963-6400 ext. 207 Or Direct: (813) 386-2557 or email: sdiaz@ rampartproperties.com The staff at the Clubhouse would like to wish you and your family the most joyous holiday season.
Tuesday afternoons at the Clubhouse Contact Fran at (813) 412-3612 or Myra at (813) 994-9570 or email mftravel1@aol.com This is not a CDD sponsored function.
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Seven Oaks Access Cards Access Cards must be present when entering the Clubhouse or using any area of the Clubhouse facility. The picture on the card must match the person presenting the card. If you lost or misplaced your access card, you must replace it if you would like to utilize the facilities. The fee for a replacement card is $15.00. Individuals who do not have a valid access card will be asked to leave the premises or pay the daily non-resident usage fee. Please treat your access card as a key to entering your home.
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Reminders from The Clubhouse Please bring your Clubhouse Access Card with you to the Basketball Court, Soccer Field and Playground since we will be doing random checks in the future. Your Access Card will always be checked when entering the Pool area. Please have it available and visible when entering.
Children under the age of 15 are not permitted in the Clubhouse or any part of the facilities without a parent or guardian, this includes both the Toddler Room and Jr. Activity Room. They may not use your card.
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Guest Pass Out of town guests residing in your home, may be placed on a guest pass. Please contact the Clubhouse Manager @ (813)907-7987 in order to make arrangements for this pass. To receive a guest pass, you must provide your resident access card, along with your guest’s photo id (drivers license preferred). Please understand that guest(s) are not permitted to bring additional guests(s). --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tennis Rackets for Rent Want to play tennis and need a racket? For your convenience, tennis rackets are available to rent at the clubhouse. The fee is $2.00 + tax each, per 1 ½ hour use. -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notice of Public Meeting Dates CDD Meeting Seven Oaks Community Development District The Board of Supervisors of the Seven Oaks Community Development District will hold their monthly meetings in the Seven Oaks Clubhouse at 6:30pm on the following dates. For any questions or for more information, please email Scott Brizendine at sbrizendine@ rizzetta.com or visit www.MySevenOaks.com and click on CDD. January 12th, 2011
DRC - Design Review Committee DRC holds their regular monthly meeting at the Seven Oaks Clubhouse at 7:00pm on the following dates. Visit www.MySevenOaks.com for any questions or for more information on the DRC. To download your Architectural Modification Request, go to www.MySevenOaks.com , click on SOPOA, click Documents and Forms and click on Architectural Modification Request. January 17th, 2011 february 21st, 2011
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SOPOA Seven Oaks Property Owners’ Association
Tennis Balls for Sale Purchase tennis balls for your convenience at the Café. Cost per three pack is $2.50 + tax
SOPOA will hold their regular monthly meeting at the Seven Oaks Clubhouse at 6:00pm on the following dates. Visit www.MySevenOaks.com for any questions or information you may need on the Seven Oaks Property Owners Association.
Residents Council Meeting Resident Council holds their monthly meetings at the Clubhouse at 7:00pm on the following dates. If you have a question, concern or need information, please email the Resident Council Chairwoman Holly Hill at hill373@yahoo.com or go to www.MySevenOaks. com, click on Resident Council. January 11th, 2011 (date change) This meeting will be held in the Theater February 1st, 2011
January 25th, 2011 February 22nd, 2011
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Seven Oaks
clubhouse events
Girls Night Out Chick Flick
Valentine’s Day Raffle
Sunday, January, 23rd, 2011 @ 6:30PM
Stop by the Clubhouse and enter your “Sweethearts” name in our Valentine’s Day Raffle box.
The lucky couple will win a special gift. (Winner must be a resident of Seven Oaks)
Drawing will be held on Monday, February, 14th, 2011, at 6pm in The Clubhouse This is a CDD Sponsored Event
Meet at the Clubhouse in the Seven Oaks Cinema Movie Showing:
“Eat Pray Love”
Julia Roberts stars in this adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert’s best-selling memoir about coping with a depressing divorce. After deciding to reshape her life, Liz (Roberts) travels the world in search of direction. She heads to Italy, India and Bali, indulging in delicious cuisine while seeking the true meaning of self-love, family, friendship and forgiveness. Along the way, she meets a bevy of characters and, possibly her true love.
RATED PG-13
Space is limited. Reservations required by January, 21st 2011 Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. This is a CDD Sponsored Event
Name: Arianna
Name: Andrew
Name: Rianna
Coloring Contest Winners go to Clubhouse Café for FREE Café item.
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We would like to thank all the children who participated in this contest. You all show tremendous talent! SEVEN OAKS NEWS
Seven Oaks
clubhouse events
Friday, January 21st, 2011, at 7:00pm Come out and join us at the Clubhouse to socialize and meet both new and old friends alike. Bring an appetizer to share and your favorite beverage to drink.
$2.00 admission per person Prizes awarded to the winners
All monies collected will go towards non-monetary prizes, paper products, cleaning and bingo supplies. 21 and over please
Reservations are required by January 18th, 2011 Space is limited. Please contact the Clubhouse Manager at (813) 907-7987 or email at sevenoaksclubhouse@yahoo.com for reservations. This is a CDD Sponsored Event
Superbowl
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d r a C Join us at the t r o p e R Days January 18th, 19th & 20th Clubhouse
This is a CDD Sponsored Event
We would like to congratulate those students who have worked hard during the first semester.
Bring us your Honor Roll report cards January 18th, 19th or 20th and receive a special treat for a job well done. Must show us report card’s with the following grades only:
Elementary School: E’s & S’s Middle & High School: A’s & B’s
Winter Wednesday
Sunday February 6th, 2011, 5:00pm
Bring your favorite food and beverage of choice. Snacks will be provided by the Clubhouse. Have fun watching the game with friends, family and neighbors.
50% Off All Café Items every Wednesday for the entire winter season.
See you there!
Begins December 22nd, 2010 & ends March 16th, 2011 SEVEN OAKS NEWS
This is a CDD Sponsored Event
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Wesley Chapel
internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Welcoming New Patients
Pediatrics: - Well Child Physicals - Immunizations - School Physicals - Same and Next Day Sick Visits - Treatment of Asthma and Allergies - Spirometry, Pulmonary Function Testing - Hearing/Vision Testing
internal Medicine: - Annual Physicals - Treatment & Management of Hyperten sion, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia - Onsite EKG and Labwork - Minor Office Surgery including Biopsies & Removal of Skin Lesions - Suturing Introducing Our Nurse Practitioner,
tracy Green, arnP 2038 Ashley Oaks Cir., Ste. 102 Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
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Boy & Girl SCOUTS
The Cookies are coming!
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community involvement program that benefits both your car and our local Boy Scouts.
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he Cookies are coming! The Sand Eagles Girl Scouts of West Central Florida held their first Cookie Rally on Friday December 17th. The girls learned about safety, goal setting and Community service via Girl Scout cookies. Bob Williams spoke to the girls about donating cookies to our soldiers. Cookie sales begin on January 7th for a February 19th delivery. Cookie booths will begin on February 21st.
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Allohak District of Gulf Ridge Council will receive $2 from every car wash and $5 from every oil change when you go to Bay Breeze Car Wash and use FUNdraiser code: 1298. Bay Breeze Car Wash & Lube is located at 17501 N. Palms Village Pl, New Tampa. Behind Chick-FilA. Supporting Allohak District of Gulf Ridge is a “Breeze�. Take your vehicles today!
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Resident story
Bill Renje B
ill Renje is a resident of Seven Oaks. Here is an excerpt from his recently released autobiography - A Chosen Bullet: A broken man’s triumph through faith and sports Please God—don’t let me go out like this. The thought raced through my head as I feared death while gasping for air. A bullet from a 9mm gun had just ripped through my neck, severing my spinal cord and deflating my right lung before finding its final resting place. This is where my story begins—the early morning hours of June 17, 1989. A friend of mine and I had left a party to pick up some illegal substances. (Bad choice) We noticed a drug raid underway as we pulled into the lot with me driving. In a scene that could have appeared on the TV show COPS, we saw guys we assumed to be drug dealers lined up facedown on the ground with their hands behind their heads. Jail not seeming like a very good option, my buddy nervously said “Get out of here” and I agreed. And then, out of the shadows, came a plainclothes, undercover police officer. On foot, he
approached the driver’s side of my car with his gun drawn, telling me in no uncertain terms to get out of the car. As I drove past him, ignoring his order, I heard the sound of a loud firecracker going off, only it wasn’t a firecracker but a gunshot, and in an instant my life changed forever. The driver’s side window shattered and a split second later my body went numb— everything seemed to silently go into slow motion as I knew in that moment I was paralyzed. I moved my arm to reassure myself that my arms still worked, but the rest of my body felt frozen. As I regained my breath in the ambulance, I realized I wasn’t going to die. I allowed myself to drift in and out of consciousness and eventually fell asleep. Seemingly only seconds later, my parents arrived in the emergency room. There lay their firstborn son—broken, paralyzed, beaten down, and at what truly was “rock bottom.”… A Chosen Bullet is the story of what my passion as a sports fan and an athlete has taught me in life and the struggles this passion helped me to overcome from the day a 9mm bullet ripped through my neck from five feet away. My life has been contrasted by deep darkness and then glorious light. With the support of my family and eventually my deepabiding Christian faith providing my foundation, these values and lessons intertwined with
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my thirty-three year journey as a Chicago fan to take me from tragedy to triumph. All the while, my lifelong experiences of rooting for the teams of my youth and studying my hometown heroes has helped mold and shape me to become the person I am today: from a bottomed-out permanently paralyzed teenager to a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, a very happily married man, a blessed father of three children, and a successful businessman. Purchase the book on-line and learn more at Bill’s website: www. achosenbullet. com. v
Please submit your resident story. There are no stories too small to be noticed and mentioned. Anything about you, your family or friends is welcome. Send article and pictures to cmatter1@tampabay.rr.com SEVEN OAKS NEWS
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Important Numbers
Inspiration From Over Seas
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s our heroes return from Iraq, we need not forget about those who are still actively pursuing peace in Afghanistan. Regardless of your politics, I think we can all agree, these fine men and women are working for good, even if the battle against evil never seems to diminish. They are keeping us all in Good Hands. The following is an email from former Allstate Insurance Agent, Richard Smith, from Huntsville, AL. A few years back, Richard was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given less than a year to live so he sold his agency. Miraculously, he beat the cancer and at age 50, tried to re-enlist with the Marines (He is a former 20 year Marine, and served as a Helicopter Flight Engineer). The Marines turned him down, but the Army agreed to take him for 1 tour. Richard has been in Afghanistan for a few months now and he usually sends an email home nearly every day. An agent friend of mine forwarded this email to me. Richard’s goal was to do something to make a difference since he was given a second chance after his cancer recovery. I think you will agree with me as you read his email that he is doing just that!! This message really resonated with me and I felt it needed to be shared. We are very blessed and fortunate to live in the United States, and too many times we take it for granted. See if the message below gives you as big a dose of reality as it did for me.
Beau Barry Allstate of New Tampa “Hey to everybody, it’s 2:30 am in ‘Bama, and here it’s noon. I had a minute and thought I would drop an email. I’m still here, still kickin’. It’s been very busy, flyin’ like crazy. The last 2 days, I have flown 22 hours, and when you add on pre-flights and post flights and its long days. Not complaining, just statin’ the facts. All Page 22
my days are startin’ to run together, but yesterday or the day before, we had another rocket attack. I was out flying, so I missed that one. It hit the medical triage tent and luckily no one was in there. I think I’ve just about covered most of south and central Afghan so far. I’ve been to Kabul, Bagram, Shank, and a whole bunch of little outposts on the sides of mountains with no names at all. In those places, there were nothing but Marines and/or SF guys - unbelievable, resilient, tough, young men that are fightin’ in this war. I continue to be impressed with the caliber, character, and toughness of these young guys that are out there in the fight every single day. I hope America comes to appreciate this generation’s war and their sacrifices.
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Tough as nails and quick with a smile and a handshake to the old jarhead pushing food and ammo to them off the ramp of a Chinook. I have to admit, it brings a tear to my eye every time we pull pitch and leave them waving back in a cloud of dust and sand in the middle of no man’s land. When I close my eyes at night, I can see their faces and I wonder if those same faces will still be there when I come back for the next resupply. I am dealing with everything as it comes. I had to do 2 med-evacs yesterday and they really got to me. I think I am just a little over-tired. It puts new meaning to the saying, ‘People sleep peacefully in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.’ I’ve got night missions tonight, so I may try to lie down for a minute. Hope all of you are doing well.” I miss you all. Richard Smith
January 2011
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Home Improvements, Repairs & Maintenance
S e v e n Oaks
Tony’s
Fix It Up Tony Lesko, Seven Oaks Resident with over 25 years of Home Repair Experience
Installation of: Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Chair Rails, Cabinets, Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting, Holiday Lighting, Interior Painting, Power Washing & More!
813-469-0740 mrfixit@tampabay.rr.com
Boot camp sessions currently held on Mon., Wed, & Fri. 7am-8am, 10am11am, and 6:30pm-7:30pm (M,W,Th )
Boot camp packages: 12 Classes for $120 24 classes for $192
Please call or email Jack at 1 Hour Fitness for more details!
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Happy Holidays!
By Judy Hunter Hunter Realty Group
A Comprehensive Analysis of Bank Owned, Short Sale & Traditional Sellers.
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comprehensive analysis of Bank Owned, Short Sale, and Traditional Sellers.
Have you wondered how you can effectively sell your home in today’s market? In order to understand how to market your home, you must understand your competition.
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A Bank owned (REO) home is a vacant home where the prior owner lost the home in a foreclosure process or gave the home back through a deed in lieu. The seller is now the bank who filed the foreclosure action. Although the bank owned home is typically priced at the lowest end of the spectrum, there are many disadvantages to purchasing a bank owned home. The seller makes no warranties as to the condition of the home and provides no disclosures or property history. Some are in good condition, but many have issues which would make FHA and VA financing difficult. Many times the seller is exempt from paying “customary” seller expenses such as owner’s title and docs stamps on the deed, making the buyer’s closing costs higher. A Short Sale is a home which may or may not be occupied by the owner. The owner is asking their lender to accept less than the amount owed on the home so they can sell the home. Typically the lender will want close to full market value for the home. Homes are often in a state of disrepair due to inability to pay maintenance/repairs. Seller is
required to disclose defects in the property, however may require the Buyer sign an “As-is” Addendum due to the fact they may have vacated the home months ago & are unsure of changes in condition. The short sale lender will contribute little to nothing towards the buyer’s closing costs, making the home unattractive to buyer’s that need seller assistance. Traditional Sellers may still occupy the home. The Seller is the home owner and they can afford to sell the property at the price listed in the MLS without approval by a 3rd party. Usually the home is maintained appropriately and may only need minor repairs and/or cosmetic updates. Seller is required to disclose defects in the property. The seller will be able to educate the buyers to any prior problems with the home and how the issue was resolved. The seller may be in a position to help contribute towards the buyer’s closing expenses making this an attractive option to buyer’s that need seller assistance. Whether you are a traditional seller or short sale seller, I would be glad to discuss your options. Together we can market your home in a way that will emphasize your home’s strengths and blow away the competition. If you are interested in buying or selling a home and would like more information about current pricing in your area, please call Judy Hunter with The Real Estate Hunters Group at 813-493-8793 v
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Sales Type
# Sales
Bank Owned (REO)
6
Short Sales
Average Sold Price
DOM
Average Price Per S/Ft
$177,900
$176,400
51
$78.25
6
$282,966
$270,666
94
$94.00
Traditional Re-Sales
7
$329,000
$316,900
70
$108.43
New Construction
3
$258,000
$254,046
86
$107.40
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Average List Price
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Wesley Chapel Medical Center Ground Breaking December 14th 2010 by Jeff Miller
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chilly December morning greeted hospital officials from Adventist Health Systems, University Community Health, local politicians, dignitaries, guests and press at the Wesley Chapel Medical Center ground breaking ceremony, held yesterday. This is big news for this growing area. Wesley Chapel will soon have a state of the art hospital of their own. The location is Bruce B. Downs Blvd about a mile north of the Shops at Wiregrass and across from the upscale community of Seven Oaks. Expected to be completed in 2 years, this 200,000 square foot facility will open with 80 beds and create between 300-400 jobs. v
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Seven Oaks
CLUBHOUSE CLASSES Guitar Lessons
Boot Camp - Adults
Get in gear with an outdoor boot camp. Enjoy nature and have fun at the same time while you get fit. All fitness levels welcome. Call for pricing and times. 1st class is complimentary. Classes starting as low as $8.
Boot Camp for Kids
Cardio, strength, flexibility core and endurance using bodies own weight, bands and running
Call for prices and to schedule private lessons. Cameron Schmitz
(813) 994-4353
Jack Somoano (813) 498-9296 or email info@1hourfitness.com
a Berklee College of Music graduate offering all styles and levels.
Karate
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Meets in the Aerobic Room, Call for pricing.
John Augello (813) 451-7413
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• 8 week program.
• Bring your own towel, mat and water.
Monday evenings @ 6:30pm
Dance Classes
To the Pointe Dance Centre (813) 679-0395 or email tothepointedancecentre@yahoo.com
Ballet
Jazz Hip-Hop Cheerleading
• 4:30pm to 5:00pm – Ballet/Jazz Combo (ages 3-4) • 5:00pm to 5:30pm – Ballet/Jazz Combo (ages 5-6) • 5:30pm to 6:15pm – Ballet/Jazz/Hip Hop Combo (ages 7-9) • 6:15pm to 7:00pm – Ballet/Jazz/Hip Hop Combo (ages 10 and up) Pre-register to reserve your spot, space is limited.
MERCURY TENNIS ACADEMY
Adult Beginner / Advanced Beginner Kids Clinics Private and Semi-private lessons
Contact Jay McMahon (813) 777-6000 Or Ian Thomas (813) 857-6883
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(813) 600-5208
Baseball Lessons Major League Baseball Training
Jack Somoano
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Pitching / Hitting/ Fielding Running / Physical Training
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CLUBHOUSE CLASSES
Math TUTORING
Kindergarten-9th grade Florida State Certified.
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Call Patricia Rios (813) 388-9416
NFL Flag Football for kids Ages 5-15 Begins Jan 15th Practice and play on the same day. Saturdays, 1 day per week commitment
$75/6 week session includes an official NFL Jersey and an award at the end of the season.
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Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce Calendar January 2011 OUR MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to continually improve the quality of life in the Greater Wesley Chapel area. We will actively promote a prosperous business climate, foster an orderly expansion of the community, and support and encourage the individuals and families through cooperative partnerships. Tuesday 1/4 8 AM – Monthly Business Breakfast sponsor TBA Join us for a lavish breakfast buffet. $10 (with RSVP) $12 (without) Speaker: TBA Location: Saddlebrook Resort Wednesday 1/5 7:30 AM – Networking Coffee New Location: A Cup of Organic Coffee (1900 Oak Grove Blvd., Land O Lakes, next to Ferman Automotive) Friday 1/7 7:30 AM – WOW (Women of Wesley Chapel) Business Women Networking group; contact Debbie Yoerg (813) 788-6237. Location: Branch of Christ Building (SR 56 and Arrowgrass Rd, next to Boardwalk Frozen Custard)
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Tuesday 1/11 5:30 PM– Ribbon Cutting and Grand Re-Opening – The Kings Gold Exchange Location: New Location (24414 SR 54, Lutz) Wednesday 1/12 8:30 AM – Ambassador’s Breakfast Meeting sponsored by Bagelicious and More This meeting is for Ambassadors only. Location: Hyundai of Wesley Chapel 5:30 PM– Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening – Bella Vita Ristorante & Market Location: 19651 Bruce B Downs Blvd. (in Plaza before Pebblecreek Blvd.) Monday 1/17 11:45 AM – Power Networking Lunch Must RSVP to Chamber, $10 Includes Lunch Location: Pagelli’s Italiano (Shops at Wiregrass)
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Tuesday 1/18 7:30 AM – Networking Coffee New Location: A Cup of Organic Coffee (1900 Oak Grove Blvd., Land O Lakes, next to Ferman Automotive) 3 PM – Networking on the Nines Contact: Rob Kellog 813-817-5655 Location: Lexington Oaks Golf Club Thursday 1/20 6PM – Mixer hosted by West Winds Assisted Living Location: 37411 Eiland Blvd., Zephyrhills Tuesday 1/25 9 AM - Membership Orientation Location: Heritage Ford 5:30 PM – Business “After Hours” hosted by TBA Networking opportunity. please contact the Chamber office for more information. Thursday 1/27 11:30 AM – Economic Development/Government Affairs Meeting Please contact Jeff Miller for more information at jeff@smartmovetampabay.com Location: American Consulting Engineers (2818 Cypress Ridge Blvd.)
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CLUBHOUSE pictures
Santa’s Visit and Holiday Resident Gathering
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2010 Pasco County Firefighter of the Year
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n the Fall of 2001, Robert Baker successfully obtained his Firefighter (FF) 1 certification and started volunteering for the Land 0’ Lakes Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighter Baker continued with his education completing his Firefighter 2 certification, as well as his State of Florida certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). On January 27, 2009 he started his career at Pasco County Fire Rescue as a FirefighterlEMT. On October 3,2009 at 22:15 hours, FirefighterlEMT Robert Baker and his wife were on there way home from vacation. They were driving west bound on State Road 52. His wife was asleep when the vehicles in front of him started locking up their brakes.
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Firefighter Robert Baker FFIEMT Baker stopped immediately when he saw it was an accident with one of the cars on fire. He quickly awakened his wife and told her he needed to get out and see if anybody needed assistance. He started walking closer to the accident scene and heard screaming. He first saw a male patient that was ejected with severe respiratory distress. He showed a by-stander how to hold a cervical spine control. He continued to survey the scene and found total chaos and couldn’t believe his eyes. People were in a panic trying to pull victims out of both vehicles, as one was on fire and they were side by side. He immediately called 911 and advised them of the wreck. A Polk County employee arrived on scene first. He told the FFIEMT Baker that he had a “snatch trap” that could pull the vehicles apart to save the entrapped victims from the raging fire. By-standers were yelling that the car is going to blow up. FFIEMT Baker took control of the scene and identified himself which helped calm down the others on the scene. The Polk County employee pulled the car away while FFIEMT Baker assisted by standing next to the car that was on fire and shielding a heavily
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entrapped pediatric patient that was up against the truck that was on fire. The pediatric patient kept screaming for her Mommy. Her Mother was lying in between the two front seats all the way in the back by the child. The car was safely moved away from the truck. FFIEMT Baker called 911 again and identifying himself requesting additional assistance. On May 10,2009, FFIEMT Baker was off-duty at a Pasco County Park, when a person slipped at the nearby boat ramp and struck his head on a metal floating boat dock. FFIEMT Baker was able to pull the patient out of the water and start an assessment. FFIEMT Baker gave our crew an excellent report of the event as well as the condition of the patient immediately after pulling him from the water. It was through FFIEMT Baker’s quick actions that possibly saved this patient from drowning and aided in the positive outcome of treatment and rapid transport to the hospital. Due to FFIEMT Baker’s heroic action on these scenes, we are awarding him the honorable award of Pasco Counties 2010 Firefighter of the Year. v
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Resident pictures
Bunko Night
Christmas gatherings
Katrina - Solo at Wiregrass Holiday Concert
Varsity Cowboys - 1st place Cheer Off
Madison- TriFecta!!! Three first place competitions and Grand Champions! SEVEN OAKS NEWS
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school News Dr John Long Middle School FBLA Club Volunteers at Wesley Chapel Elementary during a Toys for Tots event.
Seven Oaks Elementary School
Wiregrass Ranch High School
27633 Mystic Oaks Blvd Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 Phone: (813) 794-0700 Web: soeagles.pasco.k12.fl.us/
2909 Mansfield Blvd. Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 (813) 346-6000 wrhs.pasco.k12.fl.us
Fall Pictures November 4
Dr. John Long Middle School
Wesley Chapel Elementary School
2025 Mansfield Blvd Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 Phone: (813) 346-6200 Web: jlms.pasco.k12.fl.us
30243 Wells Rd Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 Phone: (813) 794-0100 Web: wces.pasco.k12.fl.us
Seven Oaks Eementary School Seven Oaks Eementary School Winter Concert
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COPPERLEAF Devin............................................910-381-7126
FAIRGATE Gabriella Exp. CPR......................388-5902
COVENTRY Danielle, 13, CPR........................466-2166 Yoomi...........................................468-0477
EDENFIELD Jada..............................................393-7746
FOREST EDGE Danni,13, cert...............................907-1565
PALMETTO BEND Monica.........................................973-1617
PINECREST Brenna 14, Exp. CPR...................262-1508 Bradley 11, Exp...........................262-1508 Catrina 14, Exp. CPR...................929-4279
SHOREGRASS Louie/April...................................907-5817 Ashley..........................................907-0702 Lauren..........................................907-0702 McKenna......................................746-5787 Gabriella.......................................843-9855
SPRINGWOOD Nicole...........................................994-6846
WILLOWCREEK Mary.............................................929-1864 Sandi............................................994-1131
WILLOWSTONE Kimberly......................................787-649-0451 Crystal..........................................349-8501 To get listed email your info to: info@7oaksnews.com This list is provided for your information only and is not an endorsement of any service provider.
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