Sea Pines, in Hudson Florida

Volume XI, Issue VII

SSEAEA PPINESINES NNEWSEWS

President’s Message 1

Veteran's Corner 2

Women’s Club 3

Sheriff’s Newsletter 4

Events Calendar 6

Important Numbers 10

Tides 12

Inside this issue:

July 2019 SeaPinesNews@yahoo.com

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Message from the President

Message from the President

http://www.sea-pines.net/

I hope everyone in Sea Pines is enjoying

their summer and staying cool. I am

pleased to tell you that the electrical

conduit has been routed underground

from a transformer box to the South-

wind park entrance. It should not be

long (couple weeks) before Withla-

coochee Electric installs the dusk-to-

dawn street lamp and a power box to

the Southwind park entrance. The bor-

ing operation went better than expected

and it cost $1,723 less than the esti-

mate. This is a first step forward in the

development of the park. I want to give

a big “Thank-You” to Rob & Cookie Mil-

ler, Jerry Sweet, and Scott Deskin at

Withlacoochee Electric to make this

happen so quickly.

The SPCA board plans to make im-

provements to the Southwind Park in a

phased development approach. Plans

for the park will be presented to the

SPCA members at the upcoming meet-

ings later this fall. The board will pri-

oritize the improvements based on cost

and membership enthusiasm. Your

ideas and input to this process are wel-

comed. If you are not a member, please

contact Jerry Sweet 727-857-6204 and

sign up for your membership. We hope

to see you at our next meeting in Sep-

tember.

Update on the Sea Pines channel dredg-

ing project. A June 28th article in the

Tampa Bay Times noted that Pasco

County Commissioner Jack Mariano

has decided to drop the proposed in-

crease in boat registration fees to pay

for the Gulf dredging operations in west

Pasco County. This decision was main-

ly due to complaints by fresh water

boaters who felt that they should not be

paying for salt water access channels. It

was noted that Commissioner Kathryn

Starkey also opposed the increase in fees

but Gulf Harbors already enjoys deep

channels. This is a disappointing setback

to say the least. I ask each of you to con-

tinue sending emails to the commissioners

(all 5) and keep the pressure on. Send to: commissioners@pascocountyfl.net

This past week I have noticed large

clumps of grass and brown sludge in the

canal. Others have voiced the same on

Next Door. We know that the culverts

need to be cleared to get better water flow

thru the canals, especially along Yachts-

man and Islander Lane. We are working

on that. Lately, we have caught lawn ser-

vice personnel blowing or raking yard

waste into the canal. They were not

aware that it is illegal to dump anything

in the canal system.

NOTICE - For those residents with canal

property I want to remind you that it is

illegal to dump anything into the canals.

Dumping anything in the canal is in viola-

tion of Florida state code (403.413) and

Pasco County code (90-1) and comes with a

substantial fine ($100 or more).

WARNING If we see anyone putting

anything (including dog feces) in the

canal system, the SPCA will turn the

Property Owner or Lawn Company in

to Pasco County and the FWC.

Don’t forget to view our new website at

www.seapines-fl.com .

Have a wonderful summer!

Randy

JRDenn@Brighthouse.com

SEA P INES NEWS

Veterans no longer have to go through their VA Primary

Care doctor for a referral for hearing aids or eye glasses.

You can just call each clinic. 727-869-4100 /ask for the

clinic you need.

June 6th was the start of the new program for veter-

an's to use community health care providers for their

care. The Mission Act will be of great value to veterans

who have a difficult time getting to a veteran's clinic/ hos-

pital or just prefer their own choice about care.

For example; MedExpress , 8849 Hwy 52 is a VA ap-

proved location for urgent care.

Please read the following info online to understand how

the Mission Act works for you:

https://www.missionact.va.gov/library/files/

MISSION_Act_Community_Care_Booklet.pdf

IMPROVING VETERAN HEALTH CARE

VA is devoted to providing an excellent experience for you

and the important people in your life. We are strengthen-

ing our ability to deliver timely, high-quality health care

through a network of providers and cutting-edge technol-

ogy.

Under the VA MISSION Act of 2018, VA will:

Continue to provide you with an excellent health care ex-

perience

Deliver the right care, at the right time, at the right place

Continue to offer care through telehealth in your home, in

a VA facility, or in the community; and

Provide more options for health care, including communi-

ty care and urgent/walk-in care For more information on

the VA MISSION Act of 2018, please visit

www.missionact.VA.gov.

You may be able to receive VA health care if you

served in the active military service, have a qualifying

discharge, and satisfy or are exempt from the mini-

mum service requirement. To learn more, please re-

view the eligibility information below.

Generally, to be eligible for VA health care you must

have been discharged under “other than dishonorable”

conditions, e.g., honorable, under honorable, or general.

However, if you received a bad conduct discharge or oth-

er than honorable discharge, you may still qualify based

on a determination made by VA.

Unless an exception applies, if you enlisted after Sep-

tember 7, 1980, or entered active duty after October 16,

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1981, to be eligible for VA health care, you must have

served the shorter of 24 months continuous active duty,

or, for Reservists or National Guard members who were

Federally activated, the full period you were called or

ordered to active duty.

This requirement does not apply:

If you were discharged for a disability that was caused—

or made worse—by your active duty service, or

If you were discharged for a hardship or “early out,” or

If you have a disability for which disability compensation

may be paid by VA.

It also does not apply to the provision of care in connec-

tion with a service-connected disability.

There are other exceptions that may apply to you. We

encourage you to apply for enrollment today, so that

we can determine your enrollment eligibility.

For more information visit

https://www.missionact.va.gov/library/files/

MISSION_Act_Community_Care_Booklet.pdf

Liz

Welcome Sea Pines residents.

We are loving living here.

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Please call 727-863-3099 for a consultation

or appointment.

The Veterans Corner

by Liz Reed

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*******SEA PINES WOMEN’S CLUB*******

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN JULY

This season of wonderful times together, has come to an end. We will not be meeting over the summer this year. In the past, we tried to continue with a shortened schedule without success. I hope you will check the monthly submissions to the newsletter, since I will be writing very short stories for each month. The stories will be about adventures the Women’s club has experienced. I hope you enjoy.

Please watch for our fall re-start…. It will be in September…. And we hope you will be part of our next season of fun.

RESTAURANTS ANYONE?

Over the years, it has been the pleasure of our Women’s Club to experience many different restaurants. Some have been exception-al, so I thought that this month I would hi-light some of those that we have enjoyed. Each has excellent service and yummy food. This listing is just a sample of some of the restaurants that we have visit-ed. They are in no special order. Give one or more a try if you are looking for somewhere new to have a great dining experience. If you need more info Google them.

Rams in Hudson Brits in Hudson Sam’s in Hudson Get Hooked in Hudson Thai Bistro in New Port Richey Nouvelle Cuisine in Spring Hill Mallie Kylas Café in Brooksville Cracker’s in Crystal River Rusty Bellies in Tarpon Springs Toula’s Trailside Café in Tarpon Springs Lucky Dill in Palm Harbor Ozona Blue in Ozona Molly Goodheads in Ozona HEW @ Hotel Fenway in Dunedin Guppies in Indian Rocks Wildflower Café in Clearwater Café Ponte in Clearwater Kafe Kokopelli in Dade City Lunch on Limoges in Dade City

There are many more we have visited that were great. I’m sure that I have forgotten some other great ones, so in advance I’ll say…. “SORRY”. In the mean time get yourself out there, and experience some great food!

Some features that made these restaurants wonderful were; Group seating (which encourages conversation), a diverse menu, and no one had to cook or cleanup! Just sharing with friends makes for a fun afternoon!

KEEP IN MIND OUR UPCOMING ACTIVITIES….HOPEFULLY WE WILL SEE YOU IN THE FALL!

THINGS TO DO:

What: Ladies club meetings--A social event

Please check monthly newsletter for specific events & time

Any Questions: please call either:

Betsy Dailey: contact via e-mail daileybishop1@yahoo.com (727-378-8752)

SEA PINES WOMEN’S CLUB

JULY RECIPE

This month I was thinking Many of us would be out and about. busy with family, friends, and perhaps traveling. I wanted to give you a simple recipe that had an international flair and thought that Hungarian Goulash might just be the ticket. The word gou-lash means herdsmen’s meat, and the recipe has evolved over the years. The one below is a very modern version of the Mag-yar shepherd’s stew. It is quite different than what we would expect. The shepherd would cut up fresh meat (any type), and fresh vegetables and cook them in a heavy iron kettle. When finished there would be no liquid remaining. The stew was then dried in the sun and stored in a sack made from a sheep’s stomach. When the shepherd was hungry he would merely add water and reheat it.

No one that I know has such a package for storage, do you? Anyway… here is the mouth watering recipe!

Please check out the monthly newsletters for information regard-ing the Sea Pines Women’s Club activities, which will resume in September. We would love to see you at any of our activities.

HUNGARIAN GOULASH

INGREDIENTS;

2 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut in 1” cubes

3 tablespoons cooking oil

1 14 ounce can beef broth

1 cup chopped onion

1 small green pepper, cut in thin strips

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons paprika

2 teaspoons caraway seed

1/3 cup cold water

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Hungarian Noodle Squares recipe below) or packaged noodles

Dairy sour cream

In large saucepan brown beef cubes in hot oil; add beef broth, onion, green pepper, tomato paste, paprika, caraway seed, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Blend cold water slowly into flour. Stir into beef mixture, Simmer, covered, till meat is tender, about 1-1/2 hours; stir occasionally. Serve over Hungari-an Noodle Squares… Garnish with dollops of sour cream. Serves 6

Hungarian Noodle Squares

Blend together 2 cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt; stir in 3 beaten eggs. Blend in just enough water (2 to 3 teaspoons) to make stiff dough. Roll dough out on lightly floured surface to 20 x 15 inch rectangle. Cove and let rest 20 minutes. Cut into 1” squares. Drop into a large amount of rapidly boiling salted wa-ter; cook until noodles are tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Drain. Serves 6

Hope you enjoy this recipe. You might try to cook goulash (after browning) in a slow cooker. Have fun in your kitchen!

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The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is rapidly becoming a

leader in law enforcement training in not only the

Tampa Bay area, but the entire state. As any

viewer of television over the last 20 years can see

from fictional shows such as CSI and NCIS, sci-

ence and technology have transformed law en-

forcement and criminal investigations. However,

against a backdrop of an ever-changing world

filled with increasingly complex threats, our mod-

ern society has placed demands on law enforce-

ment and the criminal justice system that man-

dates that we continue to advance in unprecedent-

ed ways. The solution requires collaboration and

continuing research to develop new and improved

methods, fill gaps in industry knowledge, skills,

and capabilities, and revolutionize training for

practitioners in forensics, security, and tactics.

Florida’s Forensic Institute for Research, Security,

and Tactics (FIRST) represents such a collabora-

tion – a partnership between academia and practi-

tioners to develop a state-of-the-art research en-

terprise that will inform, innovate, and offer cut-

ting-edge training. Through FIRST, we hope to

empower leaders around the world with the

knowledge necessary to ensure safer communities

by transforming public safety through research,

education, and innovation.

To accomplish this, we are creating a network of

sites, which will contain both indoor and outdoor

research and training facilities. The first site, lo-

cated in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, will contain the

Thomas Varnadoe Forensics Center for Re-

search and Education, two outdoor forensic an-

thropology fields for research and mock training, a

training facility, and an intelligence center that

will be the hub for the innovation, evaluation, and

promotion of new methods to assist with impact-

ing crime, enhancing response to manmade and

natural disasters, and ensuring safer communi-

ties.

The Land O’ Lakes site will also be home to the

Helen A. Rich K9 Training and Research

Campus; a cybersecurity, unmanned systems

(drones) and robotics training facility; and a lead-

ership training center to focus on refining and rev-

olutionizing the skills, tactics, and capabilities of

first responders and private-sector security across

the country. Lastly, the site will support a cyber

research and education facility to continue to pre-

pare leaders for responding to threats in a digital

world.

A second site is located nearby in the Pasco Coun-

ty area of Spring Hill and will contain an outdoor

shooting range, sniper tower, shoot house, leader-

ship reaction course (LRC) and obstacle course.

We have agreements with several prestigious edu-

cational institutions in Florida to collaborate with

the research elements of the FIRST complex.

These institutions include the Florida Gulf Coast

University, the University of Florida, the Univer-

sity of Central Florida, and Pasco-Hernando State

College, among others. This underscores our com-

mitment to expand the institutional and educa-

tional knowledge of law enforcement science

among academia so that our future law enforce-

ment officers and support personnel have the

most up-to-date facts and procedures as they

learn the trade.

There are currently two active facilities that are

in use at the FIRST complex in Land O’ Lakes

and others are under construction with comple-

tion scheduled over the next two years. The Ad-

am Kennedy Memorial Forensics Field is an

active forensics research field where the decompo-

sition of donated corpses that have been placed in

a field are studied. The second is a “rubble pile”

that is a simulated earthquake or other natural or

man-made demolition zone where first-responders

and K9 officers can search for survivors or recover

bodies.

Florida’s Forensic Institute for Research, Securi-

ty, and Tactics embodies a collaborative approach

between academia and practitioners, together un-

der one institute in pursuit of a common goal –

shaping the future of public safety. FIRST will

revolutionize training and invoke change in our

communities through innovation in the fields of

applied forensic science, forensic anthropology,

public/private sector security, and tactics.

PASCO SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEWSLETTER July 2019

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“SUMMERTIME FUN” continues through September 19th with an Exhibit of items for Sale at the West Pasco Art Guild, 6206 Jefferson Street, New Port Richey. Stop by to shop for that “Special Person” in your life! Meetings resume on the 1st Friday of each Month beginning in September. Summer Gallery and Classroom Hours: Open 9-Noon, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, open 11:30 am-2:30 pm Saturdays and Noon-2:00 pm “Second” Sunday (no clas-ses). Wednesday classes are for “Beginning” artists and Thursday evening classes from 6-8:30 pm will offer instruction in “Clay”. Check our website at westpascoartguildandgallery.org or call 727-841-7732 for more details.

West Pasco Art Guild,

Inc. 6206 Jefferson Street

New Port Richey, FL 34652

Two blocks south of Main Street Corner of Jefferson and Missouri

727-841-7732

www.westpascoartguildandgallery.org

June Issue-2019

Chair: Jean Metzenthin, VP jmetz@verizon.net

Look for us on Facebook, “West Pasco Art Guild”; LIKE

and Friend us! Send an email to Jean Metzenthin if you wish to

add something to the newsletter. jmetz@verizon.net

Second Place

Guardian of the Pond

Marilyn Wescott

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Sea Pines Events Calendar - July 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Jun 30 Jul 1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 RECYCLE 12 13

10:00AM

clubhouse clean-

ing

7:00PM

Viva Villa

at Clubhouse

6:30pm

Briarwood

HOA Meeting

12:00

Clubhouse

Reserved

Charline

Connelley

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

12:00 Clubhouse

Reserved Char-

line

Connelley

5:00P Debra

Eubanks

Birthday Party

21 22 23 24 25 RECYCLE 26 27

12:00

Clubhouse

Reserved

Charline

Connelley

28 29 30 31 Aug 1 2 3

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Sales Associate for Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc.

813-394-4356

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Greg@gulfcoastfishinghomes.com

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I have a track record of success in Sea Pines, since July 2014, I have closed 60+

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If your home is currently listed then please disregard this ad.

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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

Liz Reed LizR2545@Yahoo.com

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

Jeromy Gamble 352-428-6533

Dennis Rousell 727-534-9490

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

Vice President

Jeromy Gamble 352-428-6533

Secretary

Sara Hernandez 727-644-9053

Treasurer

Jerry Sweet 727-857-6204

Board Member

Ken Hodnicki 912-687-2100

Roger Chillura 727-919-6225

Ernie Reed 727-364-5907

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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

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

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………......…..….... $45.00

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……………………………………… ..………….$45.00 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.