Sea Pines, in Hudson Florida

Volume XI, Issue XII

SSEAEA PPINESINES NNEWSEWS

President’s Message 1

Meeting minutes 2

Christmas Dinner Party 3

Christmas Boat Parade 4

Christmas Light

Challenge

5

Women’s Club 6

Important Numbers 13

Tides 15

Events Calendar 16

Inside this issue:

December 2019 SeaPinesNews@yahoo.com

Deed Restricted Community

Message from the President

Message from the President

http://www.SeaPines-FL.com

What a wonderful time of year

here in sunny Florida with the

cooler temperatures and the holi-

day season upon us. Hope you

had a joyful Thanksgiving cele-

bration with your family and

friends.

This month I am looking forward

to the festive holiday weekend of

December 13th & 14th. Friday

night at the club house we will

have our annual Sea Pines

Christmas dinner followed by our

Christmas boat parade on Satur-

day.

Please contact Cookie Miller at

352-650-0140 to reserve your

tickets to the Christmas party.

Details of the event are in the

invitation notice here in the

newsletter and also posted on the

website www.seapines-FL.com

home page. This should be a lot

of fun with great food and a pro-

fessional DJ who happens to be

one of our own Sea Pines resi-

dents. Hope to see you there!

On Saturday night we will enjoy

the Christmas boat parade along

the canals of Sea Pines. This

popular event continues to grow

each year and features boats and

watercraft of all kinds adorned in

lights, holiday decorations and

Christmas music. I encourage

those with a boat to join the parade

by contacting Jeromy Gamble at

352-428-6533 for details. All are

welcome to view the parade from

the boat ramp or along the main

channel in Southwind Park. Please

stay away from the docks along the

sea wall as that is private property

belonging to Sea Pines residents.

At the last SPCA general meeting

in November the membership voted

to move forward with the installa-

tion of an electric meter box in

Southwind Park. At that meeting

we also engaged in a lengthy dis-

cussion about improving both

parks (Southwind and Woodlands)

for the enjoyment of our residents.

In the coming year the board will

be evaluating ideas and sugges-

tions to encourage utilization of the

park areas. These ideas will be

brought forward to the membership

to formulate a phased development

plan based on the money available.

The SPCA Board values your ideas,

thoughts and opinions regarding

Sea Pines (as a whole). Please take

time to attend the meetings and

make your voice heard. At the next

meeting in December we will vote

to elect the new board for 2020.

Happy Holidays!

Randy

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All board members were present, so there was a quorum.

There was a motion made and seconded to approve the

minutes from the last meeting as printed in the newslet-

ter.

Jerry Sweet gave the treasurer’s report for the month of

November and there were no questions.

Report of Standing Committees

Activities and Events Committee

Cookie Miller reported that plans for the Christmas Par-

ty are coming along. The food has been planned and a DJ

has been booked. Tickets were on sale at the meeting for

$20 each. If you would like to purchase tickets, please

contact a member of the board.

SPCA Officers Nominating Committee

Donna Hodnicki conducted a search for volunteers to

serve on the Sea Pines board. All members whose posi-

tions are open have agreed to serve next year. We also

have an additional candidate for the board seat currently

held by Ernie Reed. The ballot was approved and nomi-

nations are now closed. The following slate will be pre-

sented at the December general meeting for a vote.

President - Randy Dennison

Vice President – Jeromy Gamble

Treasurer – Jerry Sweet

Secretary – Sara Hernandez

Member At Large – Ernie Reed or Matt Copeland - 3

Year term

Woodland - Roger Chillura 1 Year remaining

Canal - Ken Hodnicki 2 Years Remaining

Boat Ramp Committee

All is functioning well at the boat ramp. The security

cameras are up and running and keeping an eye on the

area. NOTE: Please remember to pick up your dog’s

droppings at the boat ramp.

Sunshine committee (Open position)

We currently do not have a chairman for this committee.

Mowing Committee

Pat Piccininno will continue as the committee chairman.

This committee can always use volunteers. We would

like to recognize resident John Hayes who has been very

helpful in maintaining and repairing all of Sea Pines

equipment. We would also like to thank all residents who

are voluntarily mowing vacant lots next to their own

properties. All efforts to keep Sea Pines looking good are

appreciated!

Adopt-a-Road Committee

The county has picked up the furniture and tires that

has been dumped along Old Dixie. There were several

suggestions to try and combat the amount of litter on

Old Dixie including posting signs, installing cameras,

and providing a dumpster. Pros and cons were discussed.

The next road clean up will be held on January 18,

2020.

Membership Dues Committee

The Sea Pines Civic Association currently has 800 mem-

bers. Membership notices will go out in December.

Please remember that the board has approved an in-

crease in membership dues from $45 to $50 for 2020.

Newsletter Committee

The newsletter is available on the website every month.

All input for the newsletter should be submitted to Jerry

Sweet by the 21st of each month.

Parks Committee

There were no issues to report.

Welcoming Committee

No news to report.

Website Committee

The Sea Pines signs have been updated with the new

website address. Please contact Randy Dennison with

any information you would like to include on the website.

Unfinished or Old Business

The membership voted to approve the expenditure to

install an electrical box at the Southwind Park. We hope

that members will attend the monthly meetings to give

input on improvements they would like to see at both of

the parks that Sea Pines owns.

New Business

Upcoming Events:

Christmas Dinner to be held at the club house on Decem-

ber 13th. Invitations are posted on the website and the

newsletter. Contact Cookie Miller for details and tickets.

Christmas Boat Parade on Saturday, December 14th.

Contact Jeromy Gamble for details or if you would like to

join the parade.

Women’s Club luncheons: See the newsletter or the in-

teractive calendar on the website to learn more.

There was a motion and a second, and the meeting was

adjourned at 8:07.

Sara Hernandez

Sea Pines Meeting Minutes for November 20, 2019

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Sea Pines Annual Christmas Boat Parade

The boat parade will be held on Dec

14th and starts at 5:30pm.All boats, kayaks

watercraft wishing to be part of the parade are

to meet in front of Southwind Park at

5:15pm to group up. People wishing to watch

the parade from land can view from South-

wind Park or the boat ramp but are asked to

please stay off the private docks at Southwind

Park.

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Welcome Sea Pines residents.

We are loving living here.

Come visit our Salon and mention this ad

for a special VIP Card.

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Please call 727-863-3099 for a consultation

or appointment.

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Lic. Real Estate Broker

352-359-0813

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www.touchesofhomerealty.com

Real Estate Services You Can Trust

Because Home is Where the heart Is

At Touches of Home Realty, I work hard to

provide customers with the services they need to

make their transactions run smoothly. I offer

an a la carte menu of services so consumers can

chose what level and types of services they need.

Whether a buyer, seller, tenant, investor, or just

curious about the local area, contact me or visit

my website for more information. I am local to

the area and live in Sea Pines. So if you see me

out and about, wave.

Sea Pines Christmas Light Challenge

Let's make SEA PINES shine, as of today it's official. The Christmas light challenge is on. Let's get this subdivi-sion lit up by Friday De-cember 13th. Catego-ries are;

Best Traditional

Best Theme

Most Lights

Most Inflatable’s 1st Place $30 2nd Place $20

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*******SEA PINES WOMEN’S CLUB*******

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN DECEMBER

HO HO HO….. Santa is on his way, so clean your chimneys, and get that tree up!

We have a few weeks before the big event, so the rush is on. It seems that we just turned the calendar over to 2019, and now 2020 is quickly approaching. How time does fly by! This is the time when we should all be thinking of those who are less fortunate, and may need a helping hand…. So help! Sometimes it only takes a smile, or a “Happy Holidays”… so say it! Be patient and remember that those people who are there to help you are usually doing the best that they can… be kind, and be the gracious. Let the people that you encounter know that you are filled with the spirit of the sea-son…. Love & joy. Please remember those who may be spending the time alone, and share some time with them. May your holidays be the brightest ever & start the New Year on the right foot!!!!!

The women's club is all about meeting new people, making new friends, and finding common interests. It is a great place to relax and enjoy friendships. Come and join us!

We have some fun things planned for December so come and join us. All you need to do is contact Betsy!

PLEASE JOIN US ON OUR FUN ADVENTURES…..

The Women’s club tries to plan new and exciting adventures each month & we are always looking for new ideas…. Join us, and Share yours!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND ANY OF THE EVENTS - RESERVA-TIONS IN ADVANCE ARE EXPECTED

Please contact Betsy via e-mail (daileybishop1@yahoo.com) 7 (seven) days before the event that you wish to attend.

Your consideration is greatly appreciated, as transport arrange-ments & reservations at restaurants must be made in advance.

Also, if you are willing to drive please advise.

Friday, December 6: 10:30 Tampa Bay Downs.

Thursday, December 12: 11:00 Lunch @ Silverthorn Country Club in Spring Hill.

Taking off week the last two weeks of December for the holi-day….. Wishing you all the joy of the holiday season.

Friday, January 3: 10:30 Tampa Bay Downs... Horse races & lunch in the club house. Reservations for this must be made by December 19.

THINGS TO DO:

What: Ladies club meetings--A social event

Please check monthly newsletter for specific events & time

When: Usually meeting on Tuesdays or Thursdays, unless other-wise stated.

Questions:

Betsy Dailey daileybishop1@yahoo.com or 727-378-8752

SEA PINES WOMEN’S CLUB

DECEMBER RECIPE

Please understand that this recipe is simply a recipe for some smiles!

We stress over the holidays, wanting everything perfect, cooking until our pantries are empty, and the frig looks like it was raided by a group of teenagers! So…… when you are cooking up a storm in the kitchen that is too hot, and you are wondering just how you got there, read this recipe, and you will know just how easy cooking can be if you just put a smile on your face, and do one thing at a time, and remember after all that the holiday spirit & joy are for everyone, including the cook!

Please check out the monthly newsletters for information regarding the Sea Pines Women’s Club activities. We would love to see you at any of our activities.

THE PERFECT CHICKEN

This recipe was sent to me by a friend, and I simply could not resist sharing it with all of you!

“When I found this recipe, I thought it was perfect for people like me, who are not sure how to tell when Poultry is thoroughly cooked, but not dried out”.

Ingredients

1 Chicken

1 Cup melted butter

1 Cup stuffing

1 Cup uncooked popcorn

Salt/ Pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Brush chicken well with melted but-ter, salt, and pepper.

Fill cavity with stuffing mixed with popcorn. Place in baking pan with the neck end toward the back of the oven.

Now for the tricky part…..

LISTEN for the popping sounds.

When the chicken’s arse blows the oven door open and the chicken flies across the room and lands on the table, it’s done, and ready to eat!

Are you smiling yet?

Now get back to really cooking!

Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year!

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The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is committed to

a comprehensive approach to mental

health and substance abuse recovery in

our community. Our mission of law en-

forcement will always remain our first pri-

ority, but we understand outdated policing

philosophies that attempt to “arrest our

way out of a problem” are counterproduc-

tive.

Unfortunately, law enforcement agencies

are often the first and only mental health

provider to many citizens who need such

services as they do not have health insur-

ance. We strive to avoid unnecessarily

criminalizing mental health issues and in-

cidents whenever possible. Collaboration

with state and local government agencies

along with our community-based mental

health partners is the most effective way

to help our citizens achieve stabilization

and recovery in the long term. Individual

circumstances and needs are, of course,

unique, so there is no universal template

that can be applied in every case. Rather,

each behavioral health case is best served

through a custom-built, tailored approach,

often requiring mature relationships and

focused expertise.

In 2018, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office re-

sponded to 174,772 citizen-initiated calls

for service in our county. Of those, 11 per-

cent, or 19,283 calls for service, were di-

rectly mental health related. The average

ratio of health providers to members of the

population in Florida is 1 to 700. In Pasco

County, the ratio is 1 to 1,460, illustrating

the need for a comprehensive, partnered

approach.

For this reason, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office

18-person Behavioral Health Interven-

tion Team (BHIT) became operational in

August of this year. This Team focuses

on high utilizers of law enforcement and

other emergency services due to mental

and behavioral health issues. BayCare

provides additional support to BHIT by

committing three full-time case manag-

ers to help overcome barriers for treat-

ment. PSO also works with local govern-

ment departments such as the Depart-

ment of Human Services to assist our

homeless population and provide im-

proved care for our acutely mentally ill

citizens. BHIT identifies high utilizes

through data analysis, such as citizens

with multiple Baker or Marchman Acts,

or those who experience a non-fatal over-

dose. Patrol deputies may also recom-

mend assistance for citizens they come in

contact with who display signs and

symptoms of mental illness. The BHIT is

a significant investment of resources, but

it reflects the deliberate choice to front-

load effort to protect and serve all mem-

bers of the community in all circum-

stances and achieve the best possible

long-term outcomes.

The BHIT has already seen success in

the field when working with citizens in

need. We believe that this success will

continue to grow as these citizens in

need begin to understand that we are

there to assist them in getting the ser-

vices that they need to help them func-

tion in life and not commit crimes that

can land them in jail.

PASCO SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEWSLETTER December 2019

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Holiday Boutique, Bazaar and Reception

Holiday Boutique – 2019, Nov. 5 – Jan. 3

Co-Chairs: Jean Metzenthin and Ro Marin

Committee Members: Need Volunteers

Intake/Set-Up: Tues., Nov. 5, Wed., Nov. 6 and Thur., Nov. 7, 9 a.m. – Noon

Gallery open during class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. – Noon; Satur-

days between 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Removal of all boutique items: Thur., Jan. 2 and Fri. Jan. 3, 9 a.m. – Noon

https://westpascoartguildandgallery.org/holiday-boutique-bazaar-and-reception/

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Suncoast Docks

The "Do it Yourself " Supply store and more…

727-484-5148

12635 U.S.HWY 19 Hudson Fl, 34667 Dock Supplies - Dock Kits - Flotations - Hardware

ORDER YOUR SEA PINES LOGO ON...ORDER YOUR SEA PINES LOGO ON...

Sweat Shirt — $16.00

Polo (Gildan) — $14.50

Hooded front zipper sweatshirt — $22.00

T-shirt — $9.00

Jacket — $36.00

Must be paid in full at the time of order; Cash or Check

Call Brenda Duncan 727 226-0093 or

Email RenderItYourway@Gmail.com

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IMPORTANT NUMBERSIMPORTANT NUMBERS

EMERGENCY 911

FIRE 911

PASCO COMMUNICATIONS DEP. 727 847-8102

CODE ENFORCEMENT 727 847-8171

ANIMAL CONTROL 727 834-3216

ABUSE HOTLINE 800 962-2873

U.S. COAST GUARD 727 896-5666

CONSUMER AFFAIRS 727 847-8106

HOSPITAL (BAYONET) 727 819-2929

WATER 727 847-8131

ELECTRIC (WREC) 727 868-9465

POST OFFICE (US 19) 727 819-0073

REPUBLIC SANITATION 727 868-2566

FLORIDA WILDLIFE COMISSION 888-404-3922

Committees

Boat Ramp

Jeromy Gamble 352-428-6533

Jerry Sweet 727-857-6204

Sunshine

Activities and Events

Cookie Miller 352-650-0140

Welcoming Committee

Donna Hodnicki 912-531-5831

Mowing

Pat Piccininno, 727 863-4268

Adopt-a-Road

Ernie Reed 727 364-5907

Membership Dues — BILLING

Jerry Sweet 727 857-6204

Newsletter

Jerry Sweet 727 857-6204

Parks

Roger Chillura 727-919-6225

Website

Randy Dennison 636-219-6430

Club House Rental

Jerry Sweet 727 857-6204

Your hauler is required by ordinance to pick up recy-cles at least twice a month. Some haulers pick them

up more often. Please contact your hauler for your

specific Recycle Pickup Schedule.

If you have a problem, please contact your hauler first

to try to resolve the problem. If you are not success-

ful with this approach, contact Pasco County Recy-

cling at (727) 847-8041.

Accurate Waste Systems (727) 375-5797

County Recycling (888) 522-5794

Parker & Sons Sanitation (727) 845-1024

Progressive (West) 727-847-9100

(West Central) 727-849-3333

Republic (727) 868-2566

Waste Aid (727) 842-9309

Waste Management (800) 255-7172

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Civic Association Officers & Board

President

Randy Dennison 636-219-6430

JRDenn@BrightHouse.com

Vice President

Jeromy Gamble 352-428-6533

Jeromy@Spearing Magazine.com

Secretary

Sara Hernandez 727-644-9053

SaraHernandez@LookToPSI.com

Treasurer

Jerry Sweet 727-857-6204

JSweet26@TampaBay.rr.com

Board Member

Ken Hodnicki 912-687-2100

NautiPelican@Yahoo.com

Roger Chillura 727-919-6225

BBChilura@Gmail.com

Ernie Reed 727-364-5907

LizR2545@Yahoo.com

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NOTE: For Hudson & Hudson Creek, subtract approx. :40 minutes

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Sea Pines Events Calendar - December 2019

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

7pm Sea Pines General MTG

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Clubhouse Cleaning

10:30 AM

Women's Club

Tampa Bay

Downs.Horse

races &lunch in

clubhouse

12:00

Clubhouse

Reserved

Charline

Connelley

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

7:00 PM

SeaPines Civic

Association

Board Meeting

ClubHouse

6:00PM

SEA PINES

CHRISTMAS

DINNER

at the Club-

house

5:30PM

Sea Pines Boat

Parade

Southwind Park

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

7:00 PM

SeaPines Civic

Association

Member Meet-

ing

ClubHouse

6:30 PM

Clubhouse re-

served

Rainbow Palms

HOA

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31 Jan 1 2 3 4

Clubhouse

Cleaning

Sea Pines Civic Association

Sea Pines, west of Old Dixie Highway Photo by Kitty Nicolai

ADVERTISE IN THIS NEWSLETTER

Business Cards $ 5.00 per issue or $60 per yr.

¼ Page $ 10.00 per issue or $120 per yr.

½ Page $ 15.00 per issue or $180 per yr.

Full Page $ 25.00 per issue or $300 per yr.

If interested in advertising:

Drop off your ad at the Clubhouse (mail slot in the door) or

Mail your ad to: Sea Pines Civic Association. 7817 Gulf Way, Hudson FL 34667 or

(Preferably) send your high-resolution ad electronically to:

SeaPinesNews@yahoo.com

Make check payable to Sea Pines Civic Association (no cash please)

Call Jerry Sweet at 727-857-6204 if you have questions.

Deadline is the 20th of the month to appear in the following month’s issue

Sea Pines Civic Association

7817 Gulf Way

Hudson, FL 34667

President ……………………..……............Randy Dennison

Vice President …………………..................Jeromy Gamble

Secretary …………………………..............Sara Hernandez

Treasurer …………………………...…..... Jerry Sweet

Board Member …………………………... Roger Chillura Board Member ……………………..…..…Ernie Reed

Board Member …………………………....Ken Hodnicki

Sea Pines Newsletter Editor.……….…...... Jerry Sweet

Sea Pines in Hudson, Florida

Officers and Board 2019

Association dues are payable

on the 1st of January of each year.

Membership Fee………......…..….... $50.00

Boat Ramp Fee ……………….….…. $20.00

Non-Member Boat Ramp Fee ...….. $70.00

Boat Ramp Electronic Fobs

Boat ramp fobs may be purchased from Jerry Sweet, 7222 Mako Dr. Please call in advance 727-857-6204. YOU MUST BE A PROPERTY OWNER IN SEA PINES Sea Pines Membership……………………………………… ..………….$50.00 BOAT RAMP FOB Sea Pines Member………………………………..….$20.00 BOAT RAMP FOB Non-Member …..….……….……………………...….$70.00 Lost Fob ……………………………….……………………………...……..$40.00 NOTE: Lost FOB codes will be removed from system.

You will receive a DECAL for your boat trailer. Do not forget to re-lock the gate after using the boat ramp. If you do not plan on using your FOB, you can turn it in to Jerry Sweet and we will pay you $5.00. Please call in advance: 727-857-6204.