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The Osprey Flyer

September 2017

Volume 22 Issue 9

Message from the President

1

Osprey Reminders 2

Upcoming Events 3

Neighborhood Happenings

4

Local Football Results

5

Gardening Corner 6

Letters to the Edi- 7

Osprey Classi- 8

Did You Know? 9

Contacts 10

SWABS 11

Inside this issue:

Dear Neighbors, The 2017 Board of Directors will meet just two more times before our an-nual meeting in November, and preparations for that meeting will begin this month. We will start the process of preparing the budget for next year by reviewing the reserve accounts as well as the annual operating expenses. We will also be discussing our options for a second attempt at a communi-ty vote to update our neighborhood’s governing documents. The Osprey Pointe Covenants and Restrictions were written nearly 30 years ago and include information that is outdated. Last year there was an unsuccessful attempt to amend the documents, and we fell short of the 2/3 majority that would be required to make the changes. This month we will discuss the feedback that we received last year in order to prepare for a second at-tempt at updating the documents in November. If you have any questions about this issue, please consider attending the September board meeting. One issue that came up during the month of August was with regard to our landscape company, Patton Enterprises. We were informed that the com-pany was sold. Volunteer members of the Board of Directors have since met with the new owner in order to discuss our expectations for the land-scape maintenance of our community property, and to point out areas of concern that we want them to address. Due to a scheduling conflict, our September Board meeting will not be held on the first Tuesday of the month, but will be on September 12 at 7:00 in the clubhouse. As always, neighbors are invited to attend. Have a happy and safe Labor Day Weekend,

Sydney Rossetti

Message from the President

The Osprey Flyer Volume 22 Issue 9

Hurricane Preparedness

With Hurricane Harvey fresh on our

minds, we are all aware of how quickly

a hurricane can develop and strength-

en—and hang around longer than an-

ticipated. Now is the time to review

your Hurricane Preparedness Plans

and make sure you are ready in the

event a storm comes our way. Learn

more about how to get ready at Hurri-

cane Preparedness.

Pool Safety

Effective immediately, groups at the pool with 10 or more children aged 12 and under in attendance will be re-quired to hire a certified lifeguard, at their expense, to be on duty for the du-ration of the event. This will apply to those renting the clubhouse as well as informal poolside parties. We have a certified lifeguard living in OP—see page 9 for contact information.

Property Taxes

You should have received your 2017 Notice of Proposed Property Taxes. If you’ve recently moved to Osprey Pointe, don’t forget to apply for homestead exemption, and check out whether you are eligible to take advantage of portability.

Portability allows owners of homesteaded property to transfer some of the tax savings they have accrued on their property under the “Save Our Homes” law.

“Save Our Homes” caps annual increases in the as-sessed value of a homesteaded property at 3% or less. If you have lived in your home for a while, your assessed value will likely be lower than the market value. The dif-ference between the market value and your assessed value is called the “differential” or “savings”. The law al-lows you to apply that savings (up to $500,000) to re-duce the assessed value on a new homestead.

If you had a homestead exemption on your previous home and are granted a homestead exemption on your new home, you will be able to transfer your “Save Our Homes” benefit to a new home if you had a homestead exemption on your old home in Florida in either of the two years preceding the Tax Roll year in which the new homestead exemption is applied.

Osprey Reminders

Duval County School Calendar

September 4—Labor Day Closure—no school

September 11—School Board Meeting

September 13—Early Dismissal

September 27—Early Dismissal

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php


In the Neighborhood September 8 @ 7:00—SWABS (Spirits, Wine, and Beer Social) hosted by the Stocums September 12 @ 7:00—Board Meeting at the Clubhouse September 26 @ 7:00—ARC Meeting at the Clubhouse September 30 @ 9 am-1 pm—Fall Community Yard Sale

September 1 noon—7:00 pm Blood Drive for Hurricane Harvey Victims Parking Lot J at Everbank Field September 2 Goo Goo Dolls Everbank Field September 4 Labor Day September 6 Paramore Times-Union Center for Performing Arts September 9 Bryan Adams Everbank Field September 13 JobNews Jax.com Job Fair Prime Osborn Convention Center September 16 Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Memorial Arena Florida Theatre September 17 Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans Everbank Field

September 21 Zac Brown Band Everbank Field September 21—23 Quiltfest Prime Osborn Convention Center September 22 Young the Giant Everbank Field September 22 –24 The Mambo Kings Times-Union Center for Performing Arts September 22 4:02 pm Autumn Equinox 2017 in Northern Hemisphere September 28 Hall & Oates Memorial Arena September 28—October 1 Home and Patio Show Prime Osborn Convention Center September 29 Moonlight Movies—The Secret Life of Pets Seawalk Pavilion

Out and About Town


Neighborhood Happenings

SWABS—August

That’s amore! Our August SWABS event, hosted by

John and Sydney Rossetti, featured ‘Italian Night’ on

August 11. Attendees were treated to an assortment

of authentic Italian dishes. If you weren’t able to

make it in August….we’re doing it again in Septem-

ber, with a new theme!

Osprey Book Club

All book lovers are welcome! If you are interested in joining the discussion, please contact Linda at 221-4506 to get information on the book list and next meeting date and time.

SWABS—September

September SWABS will be hosted on

Friday, September 8 by Ron and Elly

Stocum. The theme this month will be

‘Just Desserts’, featuring assorted

cheeses and desserts, along with some

dessert-related trivia. Bring your favorite

wine or other beverage to pair with the

offerings. Side

dishes are wel-

come but not

required. See

flyer on page 11

for more details.

OP Community Yard Sale

Neighbors, it’s time to start on your fall

cleaning and dust off gently used items

for our Community Yard Sale, sched-

uled for Saturday, September 30 from

9 am— 1 pm. All residents are encour-

aged to participate.

The hostess with the mostest—Sydney Rossetti

Clarerice and Wayne Dreyer

Jeannie and Al Santana

Maria and Mike Guida Becky and Jim Rooker

What a spread!

Boo! It’s time to start working on your Hallow-een costumes! Mark your calendars to join your neighbors at our annual Hal-

loween Party, to be held Saturday, October 21, from 4:00—8:00 pm. More details com-ing soon….


Local Football Roundup

Date Time Opponent Score

25-Aug 7:00 Ribault 13-14 L

1-Sep 7:00 @ Fleming Island

8-Sep 7:00 Leon 15-Sep 7:00 Spruce Creek 29-Sep 7:00 Flagler Palm Coast 6-Oct 7:00 @ Raines 13-Oct 7:00 Mandarin 20-Oct 7:00 Wolfson (HC) 27-Oct 7:00 @ DeLand 3-Nov 7:00 @ Atlantic Coast


25-Aug 7:00 University Christian 14-42 L

1-Sep 7:00 Fort White

8-Sep 7:00 West Nassau

22-Sep 7:00 North Florida Christian

9-Sep 7:30 Lake Highland Prep

6-Oct 7:00 Wolfson

13-Oct 7:00 Episcopal (HC)

20-Oct 7:00 Ocala Trinity Catholic

26-Oct 7:00 Atlantic Coast


2-Sep 8:00 Alabama

9-Sep 7:00 LA-Monroe

16-Sep 8:00 Miami FL

23-Sep TBD NC State

30-Sep TBD @ Wake Forest

14-Oct TBD @ Duke

21-Oct TBD Louisville

27-Oct 8:00 @ Boston College

4-Nov TBD Syracuse

11-Nov TBD @ Clemson

18-Nov TBD Delaware State (HC)

25-Nov TBD @ Florida


2-Sep 3:30 Michigan

9-Sep 7:30 Northern CO

16-Sep 3:30 Tennessee

23-Sep TBD @ Kentucky

30-Sep TBD Vanderbilt

7-Oct TBD LSU (HC)

14-Oct TBD Texas A&M

28-Oct 3:30 Georgia

4-Nov TBD @ Missouri

11-Nov TBD @ South Carolina

18-Nov TBD UAB

25-Nov TBD Florida State


What to Plant:

Bedding Plants: If summer beds need refreshing, try ageratum, celosia, zinnia, and wax begonia for

color into fall.

Bulbs: Add color, texture, and pattern to the garden with the many varieties of Elephant’s Ear

(Alocasia) available now. Others to plant now include calla, narcissus, and zephyr lily.

Herbs: Plant herbs that tolerate the warm temperatures of early fall, such as Mexican tarragon,

mint, rosemary, and basil.

Garden Vegetables: Plant cool season vegetable crops such as radish, carrot, cabbage, and let-

tuce.

What to Do:

Lawn problems: Continue to monitor the lawn for signs of insect damage. Fall armyworms, chinch

bugs, mole crickets, and sod webworms are still active this month.

Divide perennials and bulbs: Divide and replant perennials and bulbs that have grown too large or

need rejuvenation. Add organic matter to new planting areas and monitor water needs during es-

tablishment.

Fertilize lawns: Bahia, Bermudagrass, Zoysia, and St, Augustine lawns should be fertilized this

month. Choose one with no or very little phosphorus unless a soil test indicates a need for it. A ferti-

lizer containing controlled-release nitrogen will give longer lasting results.

Lawn Weeds: Healthy grass is the best defense against weeds. Avoid “weed and feed” products;

only apply herbicides to areas with weed infestations.

Flowering perennials: Firebush, firespike, russelia, and other perennials supply nectar for visiting

hummingbirds.

Vegetable gardens: If not done in August, prepare the fall vegetable garden. Using transplants from

your local garden center will get the garden off to a fast start, but seeds provide a wider variety from

which to choose.

Gardening Corner


2017 Notice of Proposed Property Taxes

Hi, neighbors. Your 2017 Notice of Proposed Property Taxes should be arriving in your mail soon. Please take time to review the calculations on your notice. While I have faith that our property ap-praiser's employees have done a good job in getting these out to us with as much accurate infor-mation as possible, there is always the chance of error.

There is also the possibility that you do not agree with the property appraiser's assessment of your property. Whether there is an error or if you disagree with your assessment or denial of any exemp-tions that you feel should be granted, I would be happy to review your notice with you to make sure you are being assessed fairly. I have earned the Certified Florida Evaluator designation from the Florida Department of Revenue, and I am in regular contact with representatives at most of the 67 county property appraisers' offices in Florida, including Duval County.

I would love to be of service, so if you need any assistance, please contact me. You can reach me at 850-510-6734 or by email at [email protected].

Thank you, Keith Swinehart

Guidelines for Letters to the Editor

Send to [email protected]

Include your full name and contact number.

Be clear and concise: Make one main point, 50-150 words.

Be accurate: Letters that are factually inaccurate are not printed.

Avoid personal attacks: Show respect for the opposite opinion. Being rude may cause people to disagree with you on principle.

Proofread: Check for grammar and spelling mistakes.

mailto:[email protected]

Did You Know? September is Baby Safety Month


September is Baby Safety Month, sponsored by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). This year, JPMA is helping educate parents and caregivers on the importance of properly using straps on juvenile products. Falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries for all young children. Every day in the U.S., approximately 8,000 chil-dren are treated in the emergency room for fall-related injuries. The best way to prevent injury is direct supervision- watch, listen and stay close to your child. Strap in for Safety Child safety devices, like safety belts and straps, should always be used when available. Straps, safety belts, and harnesses on baby gear reduce the risk of infant fall injuries. Whether it's in the home or on the go, use straps properly EVERY time in order to keep baby safe. In The Car

A snug strap should not allow any slack., but does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.

Chest clips should be positioned mid to upper chest area, near armpits. Shoulder straps fit snugly--can only fit 1 finger between harness and shoulder or use pinch test.

Lead by example. Make sure the whole family buckles up! Stroller Safety

Use straps at all times, even if it’s a short trip, and regardless of the child’s age.

Many strollers feature a five-point harness system, which features straps that secure over each shoulder, at both sides of the waist, and in the middle of the legs.

It is important to always use all straps, not just lap straps or shoulder straps alone.

Never leave your child unattended in a stroller. Always keep them within view. Carrier Safety

Read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions for use, age and weight recommendations.

Be sure baby’s weight is evenly distributed in the carrier and all safety straps are secured.

Check for ripped seams, sharp edges, and missing or loose snaps.

Always keep one hand on baby when tightening/loosening straps or taking baby out or putting baby in. Swing, Infant Seat, and Bouncer Safety

Babies should always be buckled into swings and bouncers.

For swings, use a five-point harness to keep baby from climbing or rolling out of the seat. Changing Table Safety

Always buckle baby into the changing pad. If your changing tray is on top of a dresser, be sure they at-tach to each other securely.

When changing, keep one hand on the child at all times, even when using safety straps and keep sup-plies within arm’s reach.

Mealtime

Always use safety straps whenever your child sits in the high chair.

Make sure straps are well secured so that your child sits snugly and is not wriggling around in the chair.

Never allow your child to stand in the high chair.

Visit www.babysafetymonth.org often to learn more about creating the safest environment for children!

http://www.jpma.org/default.asp?

http://www.jpma.org/default.asp?



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We encourage residents to advertise items for sale or needed in the newsletter. We are also happy to promote our resident business owners and those who would like to offer services such as babysitting or pet sitting. To list your ad, please send your information to [email protected]. Please include your contact information.

Osprey Classifieds

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Babysitting/Pet Sitting

Babysitter/Nanny/Pet Sitter/Dog Walker: Sophomore at UCF; experience with newborns through school age. Have transportation, first aid and CPR certification, DCF accreditation. Will be available from May 4—December 31. Contact: Gabby Scott Cell: 904-518-0122 (preferred) Home: 904-221-6737 Email: [email protected] Pet Sitter: Contact Elliot Callison 904-221-0929

Certified Lifeguard

Spencer Shannon (17), an OP resident, has worked as a lifeguard and swim team coach for the past 3 summers for the City of Jacksonville. If you need a lifeguard for a for a pool event please call or text him at (904) 434-7889.



OSPREY POINTE

ASSOCIATION , INC .

13775 Osprey Point Drive Jacksonville, FL 32224

Volume 22 Issue 8

Management Karen Floyd Marvin & Floyd Realty, Inc. Phone: 249-8599 ext. 224 Fax: 249-8598 Email: [email protected] Board of Directors Sydney Rossetti: President 220-3595, [email protected] Ron Stocum: Vice President 233-1692, [email protected] Larry Wolfson: Treasurer 221-1225 [email protected] Faith Hall: Secretary 571-3912, [email protected] Michael Guida [email protected] Paulette Longmire 221-6189 [email protected] Herb Reynolds 483-8924 [email protected] Becky Rooker 803-6858 [email protected] Alan Tomassetti [email protected]

Committees Activities Committee: Chair: Melissa Dean 513-240-3438 [email protected] Architectural Review Committee: Chair: Lenny Boot [email protected] Budget & Finance Committee: Chair: Larry Wolfson 221-1225 [email protected] Clubhouse/Pool Committee: Chair: Sydney Rossetti 220-3595, [email protected] Co-chair: Becky Rooker 803-6858, [email protected] Communications Committee: Chair: Alan Tomassetti [email protected] Flag Committee: Chair: Ronald Stocum 233-1692, [email protected] Nominations Committee: Chair: Faith Hall 571-3912, [email protected] Landscape & Lakes Committee Chair: Michael Guida [email protected]

Welcome Committee: Co-chair: Kelly Clemons 613-7974 [email protected] Co-chair: Ginger Frazier 563-1351 Clubs Book Club: Linda McNulty 221-4506 S.W.A.B.S: Becky Rooker 803-6858 [email protected] Newsletter Submissions If you would like to post an ad, recognize a Spotlight neighbor, or submit a letter to the Editor, please send your information to [email protected]

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SWABS

Friday, September 8 @ 7:00 pm

Osprey Pointe’s Monthly Spirits Wine and Beer Social

This month’s theme is

Assorted cheeses and desserts will be provided by Ron and Elly Stocum

Join us for fun with your Osprey Pointe neighbors

This is a great way to meet and socialize with your community!

This is a BYOB event. Snacks and side dishes are welcome.

If you are new to the neighborhood, SWABS is an adult social time. If you

drink alcoholic beverages, you must be at least 21 years of age.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Becky at [email protected]

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