Fun in the Summer Sun Party!

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1 July-August 2014 Community Newsletter Panther Trace CDD Phase I Board Of Supervisors Megan Jones Chair Michael Staubitz Vice Chair Dennis Stevens Supervisor Jeffery Spiess Supervisor Panther Trace CDD Phase I Staff Monica Vitale Field Operations Manager Howard Kennedy Assistant Manager Phone: CDD Board of Supervisors Jim Dunn Chair Lisa Guillory Vice Chair Les Ares Supervisor Jerry Berry Supervisor David Steppy Supervisor Staff Rhett Smodic Clubhouse and Amenities Manager pt2clubhousemgr@gmail.com Panther Trace CDD Fun in the Summer Sun Party! Join us on Saturday, July 19th 10am-2pm We 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! Dinner and a Movie on the Green Be in the know! 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 Visit our website at To receive reminders and event details, please send an to PTRecCenterManager@verizon.net with Contact List in the subject line. You will be added to our communications. Contact me at the office

2 Phase I and II Calendar of Events Phase I: June Tuesday 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 July Tuesday 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 August Monday August 4th Friday August 8th Abby Holmes Ballet Camp 1pm-3pm Phase I Clubhouse Contact AbbyHolmes01@gmail.com 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 September Tuesday September 16th Panther Trace I HOA Meeting 7pm Phase I Clubhouse Want to advertise in this newsletter? 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 Call Nancy Law, , or her at Nlaw@tampabay.com. She will assist you in designing an ad that will help both your business & your community. Thank you for supporting community advertising! This newsletter is printed compliments of the Tampa Bay Times Community Development Team. To subscribe, please call 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. Phase II: Saturday, July 12 12:00pm - 3:00pm Dog Days of Summer Pool Party Music, Games, Food Concesions, and Fun Swim Suits, Sunscreen, and Smiles Required! Saturday, September 6 12:00pm - 3:00pm Back to School Pool Party Ending Summer with a BANG! Music, Games, Food Concessions, and Fun Tuesdays at 7:00pm Saturdays at 8:00am Yoga with Shanna on Cost: $5.00/Class stvenstrup@gmail.com Fridays at 7:00pm Salsa Dance Classes with Gus Adams $7.00/person or $10.00/couple New York Style Salsa Turn Patterns and Shine Wednesdays, 9:00am Wednesdays, 6:00pm FAT Blasting with Vanessa High Calorie Burning, Interval Cardio and Weights Class Fridays, 10:00am $5.00/class for questions Thursdays, TBA Winston Cooke Kingdom Health and Fitness Personal Training and Fitness Classes wbc0702@aol.com Panther Trace July-August

3 Yoga Classes for Panther Trace PT II Clubhouse Saturday Mornings, 8-9am Tuesday evenings, 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 stvenstrup@gmail.com Saturday Morning Class July 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th August 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th September 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Tuesday Evening Class July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Panther Trace July-August

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5 HURRICANE PREPARATION LIST: Basic Disaster Supplies List A basic emergency supply kit could include 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 contaminated 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 Kit Supplies for Unique Needs Once you have gathered the supplies for a basic emergency kit, you may want to consider adding the following items: 1. General Cleanup: Give your home a thorough cleaning (top to bottom). Best bet is to hire a professional to do it. Cost: low 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 Emergency 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 including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate. Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper When diluted, nine parts water 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 gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners. Fire extinguisher Matches in a waterproof container Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils Paper and pencil Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children 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. Peeling paint is a sign of neglect and should be avoided. Cost: low Storm Safety Here Comes Summer and so does Hurricane 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, 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: 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. 2. Remove the clutter: This is very important. Closets and the garage are the 4. Yard: Curbside appearance of your Summer Celebration main problem areas. Rent a storage unit if home is very important. Keep the lawn and If your pet is frightened by thunderstorms and fireworks ask your Veterinar- you have to. Cost: low bushes trimmed, weed the flowerbeds and 3. Painting: Some hot buttons are the pull any dead or dying bushes. Plant flowers ian about prescription tranquilizers to front door, any peeling paint and odd colors. The front door is the first thing that works displays. in any bare spots. Cost: low ease anxiety. Keep them inside during fire- Panther Trace July-August

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7 August 4th - August 8th 1pm-3pm Cost is $40 per child for the week Located at the Phase I Clubhouse Camp will include a ballet class, ballet history and a game. Please contact Abby at AbbyHolmes01@gmail.com to sign up Panther Trace July-August

8 your ad here Want to advertise in this newsletter? Call Nancy Law, or her at She will assist you in designing an ad that will help both your business & your community. Thank you for supporting community advertising! Panther Trace July-August

9 How much do you know about lightning? As residents of Florida, we should all be aware that we live in the lightning capitol of the world. Bolts of lighting blast the ground some million times per year. In a atypical year, each square mile of central FL is struck some ten times. What is lightning? Lightning 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 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 problems. 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 ,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. SALES TAX HOLIDAY 2014 Tax Free shopping days are August 1st thru August 3rd Win a shopping spree Don t miss MarketLink every Sunday inside the Tampa Bay Times for your chance to win a $500 shopping spree! Enter to win by completing the entry form inside of MarketLink. Deadline to enter: Saturday, July 26 See rules and details at: tampabay.com/rules/marketlink 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 yearround 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 include drooling, head-shaking, crying, loss of coordination, 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 immediately. Call: Its call is a low-pitched trill and a chorus that sounds like an idling diesel engine. Source: Florida Wildlife Extension Panther Trace July-August PR79615_V6 PR79615_V6

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