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Sea Pines in Hudson, Florida
Volume XIII, Issue X
SSEAEA PPINESINES NNEWSEWS
President’s Message 1
The Sheriffs Message 2
The Veteran's Corner 3
Tides &
Red Tide Report 4
Coastal Cleanup &
Adopt-A-Road
7
Important Numbers 8
Inside this issue:
October 2021 [email protected]
A Deed Restricted Community
Message from the President
Message from the President
SeaPines-FL.com
Hello Sea Pines!
Welcome October!! This is the time of
year that we can enjoy outdoor activi-
ties with lower humidity and cool
nights. We also welcome many
“snowbirds” that are returning back to
Sea Pines after a long summer. They
will find a community that looks great!
I hear this from my neighbors and
many of the new home owners. I can
honestly say that in my four years liv-
ing here in Sea Pines I have not seen
the overall visual appearance look this
nice. I want to give special thanks to
Michelle and Chris Romeo for refresh-
ing our Sea Pines signage. Shown are
just two of the signs that were refur-
bished. Last month we had our annual
Coastal Cleanup event. What a fantas-
tic turnout! A total of 18 people showed
up to help out. We actually ran short of
buckets and grabber tools. Our volun-
teers collected a lot of trash on both
sides of Old Dixie Hwy and a couple of
people took the opportunity to clean out
unwanted stuff from their own home and
bring it to the club house. Unfortunately,
Pasco County forgot to deliver a dump-
ster. That nixed our goal of cleaning out
the back of the club house. Nonetheless,
we staged the trash in the center of the
parking lot and Pasco County had a trash
service haul it away. All is good!
At the membership meeting last month I
asked the question: Should we have a
Christmas party this year? The member-
ship responded in a resounding YES!
Okay. So now we need a volunteer or two
the plan and organize the event. This is a
SPCA sponsored event so you can work
with the board if you need money for deco-
rations, food, and entertainment. If inter-
ested, please contact me so we can set a
date and advertise.
Best Regards,
Randy
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PASCO SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2021
October is National Crime Preven-
tion Month
Much of everyday crime is the result of
opportunity. An unlocked car door or open
window on your home can serve as an invi-
tation to criminals. October is National
Crime Prevention Month and its the perfect
time for citizens to ensure that they are
safeguarding both their property and them-
selves.
Removing all valuables from your car
when you get out of it is a sure way to pre-
vent loss of these items. Items left in plain
view, especially valuable electronics like
phones or laptops, can be tempting for
thieves. Secure these items inside your resi-
dence or bring them with you when you
leave your car, even if it’s just for a few mo-
ments. Thieves can work fast, and often a
car burglary can take place in less than 30
seconds. Be sure to lock your home and car
doors, even if you’re inside. Creating a rou-
tine of doing this each night is a great way
to ensure that you and your property are
safe and secure.
Protecting your home is simple as well.
Ensuring that all locks are working proper-
ly is a smart first step. Keeping a list of
your valuable possessions is important as
well. Make a note of model and serial num-
bers, value and description of items. Consid-
er getting a safe for more valuable items,
such as jewelry or firearms. Keep shrubbery
near windows and doors trimmed so crimi-
nals don’t have a good hiding place as well.
You can also prevent crime when you’re
on vacation! Have a neighbor or a family
member stop by your home when you’re
gone to check the mail and your home. Con-
sider having someone mow your lawn if you
plan to be gone for an extended period. Set-
ting timers for lights is another great idea.
A home that still looks occupied won’t tip
off potential criminals to your absence.
Don’t forget that the Pasco Sheriff’s Of-
fice is here to serve you! If you see some-
thing suspicious, don’t hesitate to give us a
call. Below, you’ll find our non-emergency
phone number. Always call 911 in the event
of an emergency. Connecting with us on so-
cial media is a great way to stay informed
as well. We’re on Twitter, Facebook and In-
stagram. We post crime prevention tips,
community news and alerts.
Preventing crime is easier than you think
and takes just a few simple steps. With the
help of a consistent routine, residents can
help the Sheriff’s Office prevent crime in
their community. Eliminating opportunity
disrupts the triangle of crime, which also
includes desire and ability, and is a smart
step to ensuring you stay safe.
Important Sheriff’s Office Phone Numbers:
Non-Emergency: 727-847-8102
In case of emergencies, dial 911.
Stay connected:
Facebook: Pasco Sheriff’s Office
Twitter: @PascoSheriff
Instagram: @PascoSheriffOffice
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Happy October Sea Pines!
You may or may not be aware of this, but I
found this very worthy of sharing. There
is an existing pension benefit for some
surviving spouses, and also some eligible
surviving children.
This is great news for those dependent on
their spouse’s income prior to their pass-
ing. The Veteran did have to serve during
a period of war, and the surviving spouse
must be below certain income require-
ments. There is an application process
and some calculations that have to be
done by the Veteran’s Administration
(VA), but in the end it is worth it for this
tax-free benefit. For more information on
this entitlement, go to https://www.va.gov/
pension/survivors-pension/ .
Next, Veterans are trained to carry heavy
burdens, but they don’t have to go through
anything alone. September was Suicide
Prevention Month, but suicides are a prob-
lem every month for Veterans.
There is a new initiative called Reach Out.
Reach Out is a new awareness campaign
from the VA. There are big life moments
like transitioning from the military, start-
ing or retiring from a job, ending a rela-
tionship, or even raising kids can be over-
whelming.
Some warning signs for yourself or family
members to recognize are appearing sad
or depressed most of the time, hopeless-
ness, feeling as if there is no reason to
live, feeling excessive guilt, shame, or
sense of failure, rage or anger, engaging in
risky activities without thinking, losing
interest in hobbies, increasing alcohol or
drug misuse, withdrawing from family
and friends, showing violent behavior,
like punching a hole in the wall or get-
ting into fights, and/or suddenly getting
their affairs in order, tying up loose ends,
or writing a will.
The following signs require immediate
attention: thinking about hurting or kill-
ing yourself, looking for ways to kill
yourself, or talking about death, dying,
or suicide. There are a number of video
stories available from Veterans with sim-
ilar challenges in their past. You can
search out Veterans’ stories by the ser-
vice era, gender, and branch of service.
You can certainly find someone you can
relate to if again facing challenges in
your life. To view other’s stories when
having suicidal thoughts visit
https://www.maketheconnection.net/ .
There is also a Self-Check Quiz you can
take to further assess your individual sit-
uation and this can apply to civilians or
Veterans. Here is the link to the quiz:
https://www.vetselfcheck.org/disclaimer.c
fm . For more overall information, go to
https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/93997/this-
suicide-prevention-month-reach-out-for-
support/ . Veterans can find help
through VA resources or connecting with
loved ones and fellow Veterans. I have
listed a number of ways to reach out at
the bottom of this article.
Lastly, if you are having immediate is-
sues that do not require calling 911,
please call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-
800-273-8255 and press 1, or chat online
at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or you
can text them at 838255. See you next
month and feel free to email me with any
general Veteran’s related questions!
James
The Veterans Corner
By James Alling
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NOTE: For Hudson & Hudson Creek, subtract approx. :40 minutes
For the latest Red Tide Report go to Red Tide Current Status | FWC (myfwc.com)
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Greg Klesius Broker for Gulf Coast Fishing Homes Realty
813-394-4356
Gulfcoastfishinghomes.com
From Rate My Agent
Greg is a great realtor! - I recommend Greg
to anyone looking to sell or buy property.—
Verified by RateMyAgent.com 9/2/21
Superior service!
Greg was upfront with selling price and he
was spot on .He kept us informed regarding
offers and pros and cons of accepting them.
My whole family felt comfortable knowing he
was doing his best. I can easily recommend
his service when considering a sale or pur-
chase of property. A very sincere and down to
earth approach is what you will find in
Greg—Verified by RateMyAgent.com—
8/20/21
Working with Gregory
The whole sale of our property was done re-
motely. I never saw Greg in person. However,
he was very professional and helped us every
step of the way. We had a phone conversa-
tion early on before listing our property and
it was obvious he knew his market and
worked from there. I highly recommend
Greg. Verified by RateMyAgent.com—
6/27/21
Are you looking for a realtor with personal local knowledge of the area including the
depth of the community canals?
I lived in Sea Pines on Southwind!
I was born in Tampa, I grew up fishing these waters, and my family has had a fish-
ing camp at the mouth of the Suwannee River for over 100 years.
I live the Florida Gulf Coast Lifestyle believing that being open, honest, friendly and relaxed is the best way to make friends
and sell real estate!
I am successful because I work hard, I listen to what my customers want and I
treat everyone with respect.
I spend over $3000 a month to find buyers on Zillow, Facebook, Youtube
and Realtor.com.
Look at my profile on Zillow.com - Greg Klesius to see my 103 Customer Reviews
and my 125 Sales in the past year!
I have a track record of success in Sea Pines, since September 2014, I have closed
over 60 homes/lots in Sea Pines!
I look forward to helping you sell your home or find the home of your dreams!
If your home is currently listed then please disregard this ad.
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Trish Gutierrez
Schmidt
727-809-2003
Hello neighbors!
Many of you are thinking of SELLING but don’t know
where to start. No one knows Sea Pines better - I have
lived in Sea Pines since 2001.
Let me help you navigate this challenging market! I
will evaluate your home for free and provide you a
detailed plan on how to sell your home.
I pride myself on many successful closings,
COMPETIVE RATES and happy and satisfied clients.
I have been a Realtor since 2005 – let me use my
extensive experience to help you through your home
selling experience. Don’t sell your home alone.
Experience has its rewards. My promise to you is excellent service whether you are buying or selling!
Homework is what I do best!
By Laura Embry
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IMPORTANT NUMBERSIMPORTANT NUMBERS
EMERGENCY 911
FIRE 911
PASCO COMMUNICATIONS DEP. 727 847-8102
CODE ENFORCEMENT 727 847-8171
ANIMAL CONTROL 813 929-1212
ABUSE HOTLINE 800 962-2873
U.S. COAST GUARD 727 535-1437
CONSUMER AFFAIRS 727 847-8106
HOSPITAL (BAYONET) 727 819-2929
WATER 727 847-8131
ELECTRIC (WREC) 727 868-9465
POST OFFICE (US 19) 800 275-8777
FLORIDA WILDLIFE COMMISSION 888-404-3922
Committees
Boat Ramp
Roger Chillura 727-919-6225
Sunshine
Vacant
Activities and Events
Cookie Miller 352-650-0140
Welcoming Committee
Michelle Romeo 941-518-1957
Adopt-a-Road
Ernie Reed 727 364-5907
Membership Dues — BILLING
Joy Samaras 727-810-0682
Newsletter
Jerry Sweet 727 857-6204
Parks
Roger Chillura 727-919-6225
Website
Randy Dennison 636-219-6430
Club House Rental
Joy Samaras 727-810-0682
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
Vice President
Rob Miller 352-238-6641
Secretary
Vacant
Treasurer
Joy Samaras 727-810-0682
Board Member
Michelle Romeo (Canal Side) 941-518-1957
Roger Chillura (Woodland Side) 727-919-6225
Tim Veit (At Large) 727-863-9947
Registered Agent
Roger Chillura 727-919-6225
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
Make check payable to Sea Pines Civic Association (no cash please)
Mail your ad to:
Sea Pines Civic Association. 7817 Gulf Way, Hudson FL 34667 or
(Preferably) send your high-resolution ad electronically to:
Call Joy Samaras 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 ………………….................. Rob Miller
Secretary ………………………….............. Vacant
Treasurer …………………………...…..... Joy Samaras
Board Member …………………………... Roger Chillura
Board Member ……………………..…..…Michelle Romeo
Board Member …………………………....Tim Veit
Registered Agent...............................................Roger Chillura
Sea Pines in Hudson, Florida
Officers and Board 2021
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 Joy Samaras, 6905 Southwind Dr. Please call ph.# 727-810-0682 in ad-vance 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. Southwind Park Key…………………………………………………...……$20.00
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 Joy Samaras and we will pay you $5.00.
Please call in advance: 727-810-0682
.