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July-August 2014Community Newsletter
Dinner and a Movie on the Green
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Panther Trace CDD Phase I Board Of Supervisors
Megan JonesChair
Michael StaubitzVice Chair
Dennis StevensSupervisor
Jeffery SpiessSupervisor
Panther Trace CDD Phase I Staff
Monica VitaleField Operations Manager
Howard Kennedy Assistant Manager
Phone: 813-671-8023www.MyPantherTrace.net
Panther Trace Phase II CDD Board of Supervisors
Jim DunnChair
Lisa Guillory Vice Chair
Les AresSupervisor
Jerry BerrySupervisor
David Steppy Supervisor
Panther Trace Phase II Staff
Rhett SmodicClubhouse and Amenities
Manager
Join us on Saturday, July 19th10am-2pmWe will be serving a catered lunch from Sarge’s BBQ and a small Kona Ice.
Just 4 Fun will DJ and host fun pool games!
Waterslide provided by Tampa Bounce!
Bring extra chairs, bathing suits and sunscreen to join in on the fun!
Join us on Saturday, September 27th!Come and have a picnic dinner on the green. Food trucks will be arriving at 5:00pm. Bring blankets and folding chairs. We will have music to enjoy while you eat.
Stay for the movie! Movie (to be determined) will begin at dusk
Panther Trace CDD
Fun in the Summer Sun Party!
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PhaSe I:
JuneTuesday June 17th Panther Trace I HOA Meeting 7pm Phase I Clubhouse
Friday June 20th Summer Kick Off Pool Party 4pm-8pm Phase I Pool
Tuesday June 24th Panther Trace CDD-Phase I Meeting 6:30pm Phase I Clubhouse
Monday June 30th – Friday August 1st PROtential Sports Summer Camp Phase I Clubhouse Contact 813-400-4866
JulyTuesday July 15th Panther Trace I HOA Meeting 7pm Phase I Clubhouse
Saturday July 19th Fun in the Summer Sun Party 10am-2pm Phase I Pool
Tuesday July 29th Panther Trace CDD-Phase I Meeting/Public Hearing 6:30pm Phase I Clubhouse
PhaSe II:
Saturday, July 1212:00pm - 3:00pmDog Days of Summer Pool PartyPanther Trace Phase IIMusic, Games, Food Concesions, and FunSwim Suits, Sunscreen, and Smiles Required!
Saturday, September 612:00pm - 3:00pmBack to School Pool PartyPanther Trace Phase IIEnding Summer with a BANG!Music, Games, Food Concessions, and Fun
Tuesdays at 7:00pmSaturdays at 8:00amYoga with Shanna on Panther Trace Phase IICost: $5.00/[email protected]
Fridays at 7:00pmSalsa Dance Classes with Gus AdamsPanther Trace Phase II$7.00/person or $10.00/coupleNew York Style SalsaTurn Patterns and Shine941-837-2072
Wednesdays, 9:00amWednesdays, 6:00pmFAT Blasting with VanessaPanther Trace Phase IIHigh Calorie Burning, Interval Cardio and Weights ClassFridays, 10:00am$5.00/class813-922-2898 for questions
Thursdays, TBAWinston CookeKingdom Health and FitnessPersonal Training and Fitness ClassesPanther Trace Phase [email protected]
auguStMonday August 4th – Friday August 8th Abby Holmes’ Ballet Camp 1pm-3pm Phase I Clubhouse Contact [email protected]
Tuesday August 19th Panther Trace I HOA Meeting 7pm Phase I Clubhouse
Tuesday August 26th Panther Trace CDD-Phase I Meeting 6:30pm Phase I Clubhouse
SePteMberTuesday September 16th Panther Trace I HOA Meeting 7pm Phase I Clubhouse
Tuesday September 23rd Panther Trace CDD-Phase I Meeting 6:30pm Phase I Clubhouse
Saturday September 27th Dinner and a Movie on the Green Food Trucks at 5pm Movie at dusk
Phase I and II Calendar of Events
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The articles and opinions in this newsletter are the property of the Panther Trace CDD and are not endorsed by the Times Publishing Company or its affiliates.
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yoga Classes for Panther traceYoga Classes for Panther Trace II
Class Details
Who: Anyone who is interested! (class is suitable for all levels and beginners are always welcome)
Where: Panther Trace II Clubhouse
When: 2 Convenient Options Saturday Mornings, 8 - 9am Tuesday Evenings, 7 - 8pm
Please check calendar for dates.
What: Wear comfortable clothes
Bring a yoga mat Cost is $5 per class
All classes taught by AFPA certified yoga instructor, Shanna Tvenstrup
To sign up for yoga class announcements and schedule changes, please email: [email protected]
Pt II Clubhouse
• Saturday Mornings, 8 - 9am • Tuesdayevenings,7-8pm
Wear comfortable clothes • Bring a yoga mat • Cost is $5 per class
All classes taught by AFPA certified yoga instructor, Shanna Tvenstrup
To sign up for yoga class announcements please email: [email protected]
Saturday Morning Class July 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
August 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30thSeptember 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
tuesday evening Class July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
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Storm Safety Here Comes Summer and so does Hurri-cane Season. Yes, it’s here again. Plan ahead and make sure your pet’s survival kit is packed and ready to go if you must evacuate. Please don’t leave your pets behind!
Pet Survival Kit Checklist• Collar or harness with tags and sturdy leash• Medical records and vaccination history in a sealable plastic bag• Medications with dispensing instructions• Current photo of pet with your name, address, phone number, email address on back• First-aid kit• Carrier or crate for transporting• Two-week supply of food and water in airtight containers• Manual can opener (if you feed canned food)• Cat litter, liners and a pan• Plastic trash bags for waste• Brushes for grooming and toys or comfort items • Identification (ID) on all belongings• Veterinarian and other important contact information
Pet-Friendly Lodgings:www.petswelcome.comwww.spcatampabay.org If your pet isn’t micro-chipped yet, it’s also a great idea to visit your Veterinarian and have a microchip implanted to ensure it can be tracked to you should your pet be separated from you during an emergency.
Summer Celebration If your pet is frightened by thunder-storms and fireworks ask your Veterinar-ian about prescription tranquilizers to ease anxiety. Keep them inside during fire-works displays.
A basic emergency supply kit could in-clude the following recommended items: • Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation • Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both • Flashlight and extra batteries • First aid kit • Whistle to signal for help • Dust mask to help filter contaminat-ed air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities • Manual can opener for food • Local maps • Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger • Additional Emergency Supplies
First Aid KitSupplies for Unique Needs Once you have gathered the supplies for a basic emergency kit, you may want to consider adding the following items:
• Prescription medications and glasses • Infant formula and diapers • Pet food & extra water for your pet • Cash or traveler's checks and change • Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container. You can use the Emer-gency Financial First Aid Kit - EFFAK (PDF - 977Kb) developed by Operation Hope, FEMA and Citizen Corps to help you organize your information. • Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or free information from this web site. (See Publications) • Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate. • Complete change of clothing includ-ing a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate. • Household chlorine bleach and medi-cine dropper – When diluted, nine parts wa-ter to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gal-lon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners. • Fire extinguisher • Matches in a waterproof container • Feminine supplies and personal hy-giene items • Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils • Paper and pencil • Books, games, puzzles or other activi-ties for children
hUrrICanE PrEParaTIOn lIST: Basic Disaster Supplies list
1. General Cleanup: Give your home a thor-ough cleaning (top to bottom). Best bet is to hire a professional to do it. Cost: low
2. Remove the clutter: This is very im-portant. Closets and the garage are the main problem areas. Rent a storage unit if you have to. Cost: low
3. Painting: Some hot buttons are the front door, any peeling paint and “odd col-ors”. The front door is the first thing that
Suggestion for the MOST cost effective improvements to your home that will make a big difference for you and the community
is seen before entering the house. The door should be freshly painted and clean. Peel-ing paint is a sign of “neglect” and should be avoided. Cost: low
4. Yard: “Curbside appearance” of your home is very important. Keep the lawn and bushes trimmed, weed the flowerbeds and pull any dead or dying bushes. Plant flowers in any bare spots. Cost: low
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August4th-August8th•1pm-3pmCost is $40 per child for the weekLocated at the Phase I Clubhouse
Camp will include a ballet class, ballet history and a game.
Please contact Abby at [email protected] to sign up
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Marine Toad: rhinella Marina(formerly Bufo marinus)
Description: The Marine Toad (a.k.a. Giant Toad or Cane Toad) is the largest of the frogs and toads found in Florida. The Marine Toad is not native to the United States. It was originally released in the U.S. in sugar cane fields to help control “white grubs,” larvae of pest Scarabaeidae. Rhinella marina(formerly Bufo marinus)became established in southern Florida as result of accidental release of about 100 specimens from the stock of a pet dealer at Miami airport in 1955, and by subsequent releases by pet dealers in the 1960s (Krakauer, 1968). Marine Toads are a highly predacious exotic species that will eat all types of native frogs and toads. This species is skilled at locating all types of food, they have even been known to eat pet food. Reproduction: The Marine Toad breeds year-round in standing water, streams, canals and ditches. CAUTION: When this non-native species is threatened or handled, it secretes a highly toxic milky substance from its large parotoid glands at the back of its head, behind the ears. This secretion can burn your eyes, may irritate your skin, and can kill cats and dogs if they ingest the secretion. Symptoms of Marine Toad poisoning in pets in-clude drooling, head-shaking, crying, loss of coordi-nation, and, in more serious cases, convulsions. The dog's (or cat's) gums often turn red, an indicator used by veterinarians to distinguish toad poisoning from epilepsy. For this reason, pet owners should be familiar with their pet's normal gum color. Treatment: If you suspect toad poisoning, get a hose and run water in the side of the dog's/cat's mouth, pointing the animal's head downward so water isn't swallowed. Rub the gums and mouth to remove the toxin. This treatment is usually successful, but call your veterinarian imme-diately. Call: Its call is a low-pitched trill and a chorus that sounds like an idling diesel engine.
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As residents of Florida, we should all be aware that we live in the light-ning capitol of the world. Bolts of lighting blast the ground some 25-30 mil-lion times per year. In a atypical year, each square mile of central FL is struck some ten times. What is lightning? Light-ning is the visible part of an electrical discharge.
The rapid expansion of the air after this electrical discharge is the resulting sound known as thunder. Thus, thunder results from lightning. So, if you see lightning, there is always thunder. However, thunder typically in not heard from 15-20 miles from the lightning strike. The core of lightning is 54,000 degrees F. Imagine being knocked out by a bolt which is roughly six times hotter than the surface of the sun! Studies say that many lightning victims’ cause of death is listed as burns or cardiac prob-lems. How far away is the lightning? A good rule to remember is that for every 5 seconds from seeing the lightning until hearing the thunder typically means the lightning is roughly 1 mile from your position. How far can lighting strike? Bolts can jump 10 or more miles out from their parents cloud and appear to strike in a region with blue skies overhead. Thunder sounding from lightning that struck even one minute before hand is still close enough to strike you. 500-1,000 people are injured by lightning each year. The deadliest month for lightning fatalities and injuries in the U.S. is July. Your chances of surviving a lightning strike are greater is someone near you knows CPR. So remember: lifeguards will close the pool at the first sight of lightning, or in the event of a severe thunderstorm.
how much do you know about lightning?