I recommend my piano instructor to anyone who might be thinking about piano lessons. I want to share information about something that has given me great pleasure over the last 18 months since I began my bi-weekly lessons. My two grandsons, age 6 and 9, have also greatly benefited for more than two years. Up until now she has had a waiting list but now has openings, creating an opportunity for anyone looking to take lessons. Her classes are 40 minutes long, either weekly or bi-weekly and cost $34 per lesson. She teaches either from her home studio next door in Sorrento East just on the other side of Oscar Scherer State Park or at the Yamaha studios on Rt. 41. Please feel free to call me for a more detailed endorsement. For a limited time she is offering one month of free lessons.
Chess Players
Bob Schleppi is interested in playing chess with his Willowbend neighbors.
Bob Schleppi
(January, 2011)
Summer Sailing Sessions - Perfect for visiting Grandchildren
The Venice Youth Boating Association offers summer sailing sessions throughout the summer - sessions begin on June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19 and Aug. 2. Each session runs Monday through Friday for two weeks. Sailors may sign up for either morning classes (9 a.m. to 12 noon), or afternoon sessions (1 to 4 p.m.). The program is held in the Pram Shed on the grounds of the Venice Yacht Club, and on the waters of Roberts Bay and Dona Bay. Each student will learn basic sailing techniques, water safety, seamanship and knots. For more information visit www.veniceyouthboating.com and click on Summer Sailing.
Glenn Sosa
(April 2010)
Home Maintenance & Repair
I have been having repairs and maintenance done by Chuck Rizzo since he was working for Lee Weatherington. He is reliable and fair priced and is able to work quickly and efficiently. Besides painting my home, he has done many of the following for me: Window & Door Adjustments Balance Rods & Window Replacements Sliding Door Adjustments Cracked Tile Replacement & Caulking Garage Floors Painting Recoat Lanai Decks Drywall repairs Water Damage Repair Light Electrical & Plumbing Light Carpentry Power Washing Pool Decks, Homes & Walks & Driveways, Installation of Motion Detectors/Lights for Security. Licensed & Insured, Contact Chuck Rizzo Quality Painting ON CALL 24/7. Just give me a call at (941) 966-1794 for more info or call him directly at 941-468-2580. I know you'll be satisfied!
Tennis Players
Mike Sanders is looking for an "average" tennis player to play one or two sets a couple times a week. Phone: (941) 966-6087
Mike Sanders
(February 2009)
Pressure Cleaning & Window Washing
Both my husband and I recommend highly the services of Sunrise Window Washing and Pressure Cleaning for the entire house. Very clean, reliable,honest,efficient,timely. We have had them several times and are very impressed. Affordable rates also.
Diane Bossy
(January 2009)
Social Committee Needs Members
The Social Committee is looking for volunteers to serve on the committee. If you are interested, please contact Brian Gordon at 918-1531.
Brian Gordon
(November 2008)
Car Burglary
This is to alert residents that a bracelet was stolen from my Ford Expedition at 1243 Thornapple Drive on Saturday, November 1st. The bracelet isn't worth anywhere near $300. I was just married last weekend and this was a wedding gift from my wife. I can never get back the sentimental value that this bracelet has to me by buying a new one. I do not want to prosecute but do want my bracelet back so I can move on with my newlywed wife and life. Please contact me at 941.504.1668 if you know where I can find my bracelet.
Pete Peterson
(November 2008)
Transponder Stolen
This is to alert residents that a transponder that works my pool light was stolen from my yard recently. please be on the lookout for any suspicious activity in the neighborhood.
Ronald Braun
(October 2008)
Unauthorized Trash Disposal at the Recreation Center
It has been reported by residents that use the Recreation Facility on a routine basis, that there has been a frequent and continuing disposal of personal trash and garbage in a receptacle at the Facility. The contents of the trash (garbage) receptacle have been strewn over the pool deck, apparently by the wild animal life that resides in our neighborhood. This activity has contributed to unsanitary conditions and certainly unnecessary work by your volunteer neighbors to clean up the mess. Bringing and disposing personal trash and garbage at the Recreation Facility represents a violation of the governing rules by creating a nuisance. Residents that are using the Recreation Facility trash container as their personal garbage collector are asked to stop this activity immediately. Violators will be discovered and the appropriate remedial action will be imposed.
WCA, Inc. Board of Directors
(October 2008)
Need Carpets Cleaned?
We just had a flood in our home and called "Cross Carpet Cleaning" ....(Water damage & carpet cleaning). We have used them for years and he is VERY reasonable and Honest ! I Recommend him "Highly". 941-957-0343
Judy Myers
(October 2008)
Gas Service Interruption
There has been a recent interruption of the gas service provided to our community by TECO. The necessary repairs have been made to the gas supply system and TECO employees have knocked on doors at Willowbend so they may turn on your gas supply and reset your gas flow meter. If you have been away from your Willowbend home and are returning to a situation where you have no gas supply, you must call TECO to have your service restored.
WCA, Inc. Board of Directors
(September 2008)
SAFETY NOTICES
Several of our Willowbend residents have experienced problems with corrosion of the venting system on the gas water heaters. There have been leaks and on one occasion, the vent bulb actually blew off the water heater, landed atop the car that was parked in the garage and damaged the hood. There was a lot of hot water sprayed around as well. Owners will be well served to inspect their water heaters to check for corrosion on the venting system. Repairs can be made by contacting a local plumber to replace the corroded parts. This action may help to avoid a serious event such as happened to one of your neighbors.
GATOR FEEDING is a violation of Florida Statutes. There has been a 6’ gator removed from Pelican Lake this past week. There was evidence of residents feeding the gator as the gator came right up to the trapper as though expecting food. Residents must realize that gators are wild animals and they do not become tame simply by feeding them. Please do not feed the wild animals. Residents observing those that are feeding the wild animals should report the activity to assure that they will stop the feeding. This is absolutely a safety issue as all residents; children and pets are in danger of an attack by a wild gator that is expecting a free hand out of food.
WCA, Inc. Board of Directors
(September 2008)
Some Important Information Regarding Your Pet
According to the ASPCA ANIMAL POISON CONTROL CENTER, a number of common house plants can be deadly for your dog or cat.
17 Common Poisonous Plants
Lilies, Marijuana, Sago Palm, Tulip, Narcissus bulbs, Azalea/Rhododendron, Oleander, Castor Bean, Cyclamen, , Kalanchoe, Yew, Amaryllis, Autumn Crocus, Chrysanthemum, English Ivy, Peace Lily (AKA Mauna Loa Peace Lily), Pothos, Schefflera
(see www.aspca.org for more detailed information)
Fire Hazard
Hi neighbors, I recently discovered a similar problem to Ted Mailleres’ kitchen range vent (see below).
This time, however, it was my dryer vent which exits on the roof; it was clogged with left over caulking materials from when the house was built. This could have been a serious fire hazard.
Pete Garich
(September 2007)
Need Floors Tiled?
We’ve just had some major tile work done and can highly recommend someone ................
Willowbend Community Dinner and Dance
The Willowbend Social Committee would like to ask you to hold this date - February 15, 2008 - for the very first Willowbend Community Dinner and Dance to be held at 6:30 -10:30 p.m. at the Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club.
Click below for more information
Social/Welcome Committee
(July 2007)
Kitchen Range Vent
If, during the construction of your Willowbend home, you chose to have your kitchen range vented outdoors (rather than re-circulating the air back into the kitchen), you may want to check the exterior vent to ensure that it is functioning properly.
My vent was completely sealed shut with caulk which rendered it useless. I simply removed the caulk with a utility knife and the 'flapper' immediately began functioning in a normal manner.
I noticed that some of my neighbors whose kitchens were vented outside did not have this problem
Ted Mallires 941-966-5396
Tedtennis2@verizon.net
Interested in Devil Ray Tickets?
I have access to great seats to the Devil Rays games. I’m part of a syndicate of ten members that share four seats in the 4th row behind the Devil Rays dugout. The GM sits three rows directly in front of us. Each ticket has a face value of $52 ($70 for the premium games, Yankees, Braves, Red Sox and Dodgers) but cost only $39.50 per ticket as part of the season package. While it is unlikely that premium tickets will be available, there could be other games available in blocks of 2 or 4. If you are interested, send me an e-mail, jmcaward@verizon.net and I’ll notify you when tickets are available.
John McAward, 677 Crane Prairie Way, Osprey, FL 34229
941-375-6875 (March 2007)
Garage Floor Need Painting?
Nancy and Brian Gorden (Crane Prairie Way) just had their garage floor painted by a company owned by a reliable and professional young man. His company is based in a nearby community. He did a wonderful job and his price was fair and reasonable. If you have any questions, you can always email/call us - Nancy and Brian Gorden 941-918-1531.
(March 2007)
Backflow Prevention Device Certification Update
As of mid-January, of the over 120 devices checked in the community by the “other Lighthouse” (Lighthouse Property Inspection Services, Inc.), in excess of 20% have failed certification. Such a high failure rate should attune all homeowners regardless of whether or not you have received a County notification letter that the quality of the domestic water in your home may be suspect. REMINDER: this issue is not an Association responsibility but that fully of the homeowner. The November 21, 2006 letter you received from the Board was a courtesy to alert you to the issue and provided to all homeowners - thanks to our property management company, Lighthouse Property Management (LPM formerly LHM) - a convenient means to assist in establishing a group rate charge for the inspection service. This arrangement was no longer in effect as of the first of this year.
Mark Malkasian (January 2007)
Rotary International
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There is a newly forming Rotary club in the Osprey area, meeting Wednesdays, noon — 1:00pm at Casey Key Fish House on Blackburn Point Road in Osprey. All are welcome, whether Rotarians or those inquiring about Rotary.
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(March 2007)
Interested in 60+ Indoor Basketball?
Contact me, John McAward of
Crane Prairie Way, at either
jmcaward@verizon.net
or 941-375-6875. We play
in Venice on Monday and Thursday
evenings from 7.30 P.M. to 9.30 P.M.
June 2006
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