October/November, 2016
To The Point
Published for Members and Friends of the Sabal Point Community
FLORIDA’S GROWING WATER CRISIS
Did you know that Florida is one of the top four waterconsuming states, behind California, Texas and Idaho?
Our state is surrounded by water on three sides and has
thousands of lakes, rivers and springs. With all this water,
some people don’t realize that our freshwater supplies are
seriously at risk due to overuse, waste, pollution and salt
water contamination. Imagine the impact of a severe
community water shortage on your life, family and property
values.
There is growing concern that Florida’s political
leaders have not made progress in addressing our
freshwater problems. Here are some facts and actions you
can take to help focus attention on Florida’s growing water
crisis.
What Problems?
Our local news reporters regularly document that
Florida’s water resources are seriously challenged, and the
situation is growing worse.
• South Florida is experiencing increases in deaths of
manatees, brown pelicans, bottlenose dolphins and
several fish species in the Indian River Lagoon
(Brevard County). Wildlife officials suspect the deaths
are tied to algae outbreaks fed by nutrient-polluted water.
• Florida’s governor declared a state of emergency in
three counties (Lee, Martin, St. Lucie), blaming the
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for problems related
to an aging dike protecting communities south of Lake
Okeechobee. Although the lake is polluted with
nutrients from fertilizer, sewage and stormwater, its
rising levels force releases of billions of gallons of
polluted water along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts,
affecting freshwater/saltwater balances, pollution
levels, beaches and aquatic life.
• In North Florida, the Apalachicola seafood industry
has been declining as the City of Atlanta pulls more
water from the river that supports the bay supplying
90% of Florida’s oysters. Florida has sued Geor gia
in a case that has reached the U. S. Supreme Court
and is being mediated.
• Here in Central Florida, the aquifer supporting our
freshwater use is at or beyond capacity. Regional
springs are being choked by development-related
nitrogen runoff and there are frequent reports of
reduced springs flow, algae clogging of streams and
decreasing surface and groundwater levels.
Florida’s water resources are essential to our lives,
homes, businesses and agriculture, and critical to the state’s
tourist industry. So why is our water supply in trouble?
Some point to Supply, Demand and Inaction.
Fresh Water Supplies
Most local drinking water is drawn from the Floridian
aquifer, an underground reservoir of water moving through
holes and cracks in our peninsula’s limestone foundations.
The underground limestone absorbs and holds water, and
allows it to flow invisibly through the state.
The aquifer’s water is replenished through the natural
process of “recharge”, which occurs as water seeps down
from the surface, through layers of earth, such as when it
rains. Experts believe that about 2/3 of Florida’ s average
50" - 55" annual rainfall evaporates or runs into lakes and
streams before it can soak into the ground, leaving only
about 13" available for aquifer recharge. Over -pumping
of the aquifer is currently reducing underground water
supplies, spring flows and surface water levels. Meanwhile,
consumption by Florida water users is on the rise.
Alternate Water Resources
There are other water resources available including
reclaimed water (used for irrigation, not consumption),
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SPCSA NEWS
News for Clubside, Sabal Bend, Sabal Creek, Sabal Fairway Villas, Sabal Glen,
Sabal Green, Sabal Place, Sabal Ridge, Sabal Trail, Sabal View, Sugar Ridge, Village On The Green
SPCSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Directors:
Wayne Hunicke
Joan Ward
Jim Billotte
Bob Bruno
Bill Butz
Mike Champagne
Dwight Sample
Joe St. Pierre
Tom Snow
VILLAGE ASSOCIATIONS
(407) 774-3234
(407) 923-3708
(407) 772-2779
(407) 862-8441
(407) 774-0068
(407) 788-6383
(407) 862-4005
(407) 252-1874
(407) 701-6101
SPCSA COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Arch. Review:
Budget & Finance:
Compliance:
Grounds:
Neighborhood Watch:
Open Space:
Bill Butz
Jim Billotte
Jim Billotte
Bob Bruno
Mary Gustafson
Joe St. Pierre
(407)
(407)
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774-0068
772-2779
772-2779
862-8441
682-9259
252-1874
Sabal Fairway
John Wargo
Sabal Green
Maryann Seery
San Marco Villas/Sabal Place Sharon Baumgartner
(407) 869-7836
(407) 774-8915
(407) 788-3115
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Joan Ward
538 Sabal Trail Circle • Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 923-3708
SPCSA MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Sentry Management, Inc.
2180 West S.R. 434 • Suite 5000 • Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 788-6700 ext. 51111
Property Manager: Marlo Sanders
UPCOMING SPCSA MEETING
October 18 • 7:00 p.m.
Village on The Green • Building E Lounge
Visit Our Web Page: www.SabalPoint.org
SPCSA NEWS
by Wayne J. Hunicke, SPCSA President
Sabal Point Commons
Residents will have noted that SPCSA kiosk signs
are installed at five key entry points on our eightyfive acre Sabal Point Commons property. The kiosks
include a Welcome, a detailed Map showing open
space locations, and Rules & Regulations listing
usage restrictions for residents and guests. Thank
you to our Open Space Committee (Mike
Champagne, Joel Slater, Joe St. Pierre) for overseeing
sign design and installation efforts. Residents please
visit and explore this new community recreational
resource!
Information Sheet included with this newsletter and
return their completed form to Sentry Management
before the close of business on October 14, 2016.
Candidate Sheet content and appearance are important
to readers, so please prepare your submittal carefully.
Directors attend monthly Board Meetings which
are held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday
of each month. An Agenda is published and
supporting materials provided for review in advance.
Directors serve as President, Secretary and Treasurer
and on Committees for Architectural Control,
Compliance, Landscaping and the Newsletter.
SPCSA Annual Meeting
Our association will hold its 2016 Annual
Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15th at
the Episcopal Church, 251 E. Lake Brantley Drive,
Longwood, FL 32779. All members are encouraged
to mark their calendars and attend this year’s meeting
for important updates on association activities and
finances.
Three Board of Directors positions will be up for
election to 3-year terms in 2017 – 2019. Interested
homeowners should complete the Candidate
Neighborly Thanks
A sincere “Thank You” to Sabal Bend resident
Mary Gustafson who has served for many years as
Sabal Point’s Neighborhood Watch Coordinator.
Mary has made an outstanding contribution, and her
replacement is Brian Hummel of Sabal Woods.
Thank you both for helping keep our Community
well-informed and safe.
Sabal Creek neighbors have also extended their
sincere “Thanks!” to Tim Lysik and family for
volunteer efforts to restore the Winding Creek
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roadway island in their cul-de-sac. Delivery trucks
and other vehicles had damaged the island’s
landscaping and stone arrangements which are all
now looking great. Thanks Lysiks!
by paying the Annual amount, and also by
submitting payments well before the specified
payment dates. Late Payments are subject to
Interest Charges and Late Fees.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
• 2017 Dues Payments – homeowners will receive
their 2017 SPCSA Dues coupons in the mail this
December. Two payment options are offered:
(a) Payment of the Annual Dues amount by
December 31st, or (b) Quarterly payments which
include an additional “Installment Premium”
charge. Residents can save their family money
• Pet Controls – instances of “barking dog”
complaints have occurred this year and pet owners
are reminded: SPCSA deed restrictions specify
that dogs and cats must be kept in enclosed areas,
and that no pet can remain on a property if it
disturbs the owner’s neighbors. Leaving pets
Seminole County Animal Control rules, so please
respect your neighbors by sheltering your pets.
WATERING RESTRICTIONS WILL CHANGE IN NOVEMBER
The St. Johns River Water Management District currently restricts residential watering to two days per
week with odd numbered addresses permitted to water on Wednesday and Saturday only and even numbered
addresses permitted to water on Thursday and Sunday only. During Eastern Standard Time however,
residential watering is restricted to once per week. Beginning November 6, 2016 through March 12, 2017, even
numbered addresses may water only on Sunday and odd numbered addresses may water only on Saturday. No
watering is allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. any day of the week. Irrigation is limited to no more
than one hour per zone per irrigation day. Exceptions to the retrictions include irrigation of new landscape,
which is allowed any time of day on any day for the initial thirty days and the watering in of chemicals
(including insecticides, pesticides and herbicides) within twenty-four hours of their appliation.
Please check your sprinkler timer(s)/systems to ensure that they are set for the correct days and times. For
more information about lawn watering restrictions, please visit the St. Johns River Water Management
District’s website at www.sjrmd.com/wateringrestrictions/ or call (800) 232-0904.
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FLORIDA’S GROWING WATER CRISIS
river water requiring additional processing, and water from
saltwater desalinization.
Reclaimed Water - while progress has been made in
reclaiming Florida storm runoff and sanitary
wastewater, land development has steadily added more
paved surfaces, reduced open space for soil absorption
and resulted in larger quantities of stormwater being
released to the ocean to prevent flooding.
River Water - Central Florida is interested in using
St. Johns River water as a processed drinking water
source. This idea has been hotly opposed by other
municipalities including the City of Jacksonville due
to concerns about reduced river flows and impacts to
fishing and wildlife.
Desalinization - freshwater extracted from the oceans
can help coastal areas, but the process is energy
intensive, very expensive and produces concentrated
salt by-products.
There are no easy or inexpensive ways to develop new
water resources so past efforts have focused on finding
workable combinations of water management,
conservation and resource protection. The question is, are
these actions enough?
Fresh Water Demand
In 2014, over 90% of Central Florida’s water was
drawn from the aquifer, and Orlando area withdrawals
were estimated at approximately 800 million gallons of
water per day. This was according to St. Johns River Water
Management District experts who also determined that
only about 50 million additional gallons per day remained
before aquifer limits were exceeded.
In the meantime, commercial and residential
development has continued and water demand from
existing users has increased. A projection from the Central
Florida Water Initiative indicates that our served
population will expand from 2.7 million to 4.1 million
people by 2035, and that water demand will grow to over
1,100 million gallons per day... an increase of 300 million
gallons/day, and 250 million gallons beyond aquifer
capacity. Our water supplies are stretched, demand is
growing, and water-related restrictions, litigation and
consumption costs can only skyrocket.
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freshwater supplies for years. Concerns include lack of
controls on development and environmental impacts,
wetland losses, groundwater pollution from industrial and
agricultural sources like paper, sugar, large scale ranching
and farming, saltwater intrusion and the escalating water
consumption of communities, power plants, tourist
complexes and theme parks. It seems clear that lack of
urgency or agreement between politicians, businesses,
lobbyists and trade/industry groups has stymied
meaningful progress. For example:
• Leaking septic tanks are believed to be a major source
of nutrient pollution, but in 2011 the Florida program
to identify leaking septic tanks was repealed due to
industry and homeowner opposition.
• Also in 2011, tax cuts were enacted that slashed
funding for the regional water management agencies
charged with protecting Florida’s water supply. The
Water Management Districts were visibly forced to
lay off staff and scale back programs and enforcement
activities focused on over-pumping and pollution.
• In 2014 voters passed a constitutional amendment
reserving hundreds of millions of dollars for land and
water conservation. Since then lawmakers have
diverted hundreds of millions of those funds to paying
for routine state expenses.
• Each legislative season Florida House and Senate
members handle hundreds of proposed bills, but few
meaningful water resource initiatives have resulted.
ACTIONS NEEDED - So What Can You
Do To Help?
1. Learn More About the Problem – consider gathering
more information or doing additional research on the
water-related issues most important to you. Sources
are listed below.
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365 WEKIVA SPRINGS ROAD • S UITE 151
LONGWOOD, FL 32779
“WHO’S WHO”
IN NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
CHAIRPERSON: Brian Hummel (407) 587-9018
VILLAGE CAPTAINS
CYPRESS LANDING
Mary Durkin
420 Bay Tree Lane
(407) 389-2486
SABAL TRAIL
Mike Weber
522 Sabal Trail Circle
(407) 682-1172
SABAL BEND
Kathi Fox
438 Twisting Pine Circle
(407) 682-5499
SABAL VIEW
Dea Hodges
600 N. Longview Place
(407) 772-4615
SABAL CREEK
Kate Landis
468 Winding Creek Place
(407) 920-7101
SABAL WOODS
Victoria Sanner
333 W. Hornbeam Drive
(407) 774-9418
SABAL FAIRWAY
Ron Sargent
(321) 280-7328
SAN MARCO VILLAS
Miriam Ericsson
(407) 923-5630
SABAL GLEN
Kent Cofoid
606 Longmeadow Circle
(407) 862-0598
SUGAR RIDGE
Jerry Kurland
524 Sugar Ridge Court
(407) 682-7799
SABAL GREEN
Thom Webb
2542 Long Iron Court
(949) 291-8507
WHISPER WOOD I
Linda Berner
549 Whisper Wood Drive
(407) 865-7905
SABAL RIDGE
Lorie Hosie
439 Timber Ridge Drive
(407) 493-2909
WHISPER WOOD II
Peggy Neathery
448 Village View Lane
(407) 260-9121
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WHISPERWOOD I, WHISPERWOOD II
& CYPRESS LANDING NEWS
President:
Christine Blackway
(407) 960-4063
[email protected]
Irrigation:
Denise Flach
(407) 774-4125
[email protected]
Secretary:
Mike Sperling
(407) 463-5348
[email protected]
Landscape
Denise Flach
(407) 774-4125
[email protected]
Treasurer:
Paul Hawkins
(407) 862-7859
[email protected]
Compliance:
Richard Simon
(407) 869-7750
[email protected]
ARC:
David Johnston
(407) 227-6938
[email protected]
Ball Field
Reservations
Mike Lounsberry
(407) 399-9340
[email protected]
Visit Our Web Page: www.SabalPointHOA.org
MONTHLY DIRECTORS MEETINGS
Our Sabal Point Property Owners Association
(SPPOA) HOA consists of the three villages:
Whisperwood I, Whisperwood II, and Cypress
Landing. The Board of Directors meetings are held
on the first Thursday of each month beginning at 6:30
p.m. They are open to anyone who would like to
come in and express their concerns, share an idea,
ask questions, or simply hang out and observe what
takes place in the meetings. Signs are placed in the
entrances of each of our three villages on the weekend
prior to the meeting.
Meetings are held at ‘Village On The Green’ in
the main Clubhouse, here in Sabal Point. When you
arrive at the guardhouse simply tell the person on
duty you are there for the SPPOA Directors meeting.
For parking, if all the spaces at the Clubhouse are
full, there are parking spaces across the street from
the Clubhouse that appear to belong to the homes.
They are marked as ‘Reserved’ and face the street.
Those spaces are okay to use temporarily for our
meeting. Please do not park in homeowners’
driveways or block them. Now that you know, you
know how to go. See you there!
broken off? No one knows who or how that got
damaged but, we do know who took the initiative to
get it fixed. Richard Simon got the Seminole County
road department to respond and follow through with
the repair. Nice work Richard.
OUR BUDGET FOR DOG OWNERS
We have budgeted for ‘doggie poop bag’ stations
to contain a given number of bags per two weeks but,
are finding out that the stations become empty during
that period. Denise is not sure if it is actual usage
(and we realize that man’s best friend can poop
multiple times in one walk session) or if they are
being misused. Until then, consider carrying a few
extra from your point of origin and ask your fellow
dog lovers to be as considerate. Also, people are
finding dog poop bags with content along the walk
ways, brick wall, and bushes. Please carry the used
bags home or to the nearest trash container. Help
spread the word, not a loaded bag.
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STREET DRAIN REPAIR
Remember the water drain along Sabal Palm
Drive (coming into our villages from Sabal Point
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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW/APPROVAL
Sabal Point’s deed restrictions specify that
residents must submit requests for exterior changes,
additions, renovations or tree removal to their
homeowners association’s (HOA) Architectural
Review Committee (ARC) for review and approval.
The ARC is responsible for assuring that requested
changes are consistent with designs, materials and
colors of neighboring properties, that written
approval is provided prior to commencement of
work, and that applicable deed restrictions and rights
of adjacent property owners are respected. ARC
Approval is required for:
• Significant modifications to landscaped areas
and removal of certain trees (Note:
requirements for tree removal vary between
villages; review the covenants/deed
restrictions for your property for specific
details).
•
Repainting, reroofing, replacement of
windows, doors, shutters, trim and mailboxes.
•
•
Addition, installation or modification of
structures, fences, screens, pavements, storage
areas, signs, flags, antennas, and play
structures including basketball backboards
(both fixed and roll-away).
Addition of large decorative objects which are
visible from the street including fountains,
birdbaths, planter/flower pots, statues, and
hammocks; significant exterior lighting
changes.
ARC approval is not needed for work inside
residences, for routine exterior maintenance or inkind replacement of building materials, or for work
in enclosed yard areas such as gardening or pool
resurfacing.
ARC request forms are available on your
homeowner association website. Residents with
questions should contact the ARC representative or
community association manager for their property,
as listed in this newsletter.
SABAL POINT GARDEN & SOCIAL CLUB NEWS
Sabal Point Garden and Social Club members will have the opportunity to paint with Laura Bird Miller at
the November 2nd Coffee and Canvas meeting. It will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Watson Realty Office building.
The Club’s Annual Holiday Luncheon will be
held at the Heathrow Country Club on Wednesday,
December 7th starting beginning at 11:30 a.m.
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The Sabal Point Garden and Social Club meets
Roofing and Repair Specialists
on the first Wednesday of each month from
September through May with programs, workshops,
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SABAL WOODS NEWS
P.O. Box 915042 • Longwood, Fl 32791-5042
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(321) 972-8592
Architectural
Review
Amy Geist
www.mysabalwoods.com
(407) 869-4893
Grounds:
Don Casey
President:
Roger Thomson
(407) 869-4848
Treasurer:
Mitch Schoen
Secretary:
Michelle Gibson
(407) 869-9224
Visit Our Web Page: www.mysabalwoods.com
ªYARD OF THE MONTH
Each month, the Board travels through the
neighborhood and we admire the hard work and patience
our neighbors put into their yards. This month our
special Yard of the Month award goes to the Manieri’s
at 247 East Hornbeam Drive. Great job Robert!
BOARD NEWS
We have a new Board member who was elected this
summer and her name is Amy Geist. She will be filling
the position of ARC for our neighborhood. She can be
reached though the email link on our association’s
website: www.mysabalwoods.com. Let’ s all give Amy
a big welcome and thanks for assuming this position!
Also, we’d like to remind everyone that while we live in
an electronic society, the board still needs time to
evaluate and process your ARC approval requests.
It will be time soon to put in new plants at the
entrances for the fall/winter season. If anyone has any
suggestions, please contact Don Casey, our Grounds
Board member, through our website. Also, if anyone
notices any problems with the irrigation in the common
areas please let a board member know as soon as
possible.
I have taken over the association’s Secretary position
vacated by Bill Minshall. On behalf of Sabal Woods, I
would like to thank Bill for his many years of service to
our neighborhood.
If anyone has anything they would like to see printed
in our section of the newsletter, please feel free to contact
me. I would love to hear from you!
MONTHLY DIRECTOR MEETINGS
Each month the Sabal Woods Board of Directors
meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00
p.m.All Sabal Woods residents have an open invitation
to attend monthly meetings. Signs are placed at
the entrances to Sabal Woods in advance of the
meeting with information on the location.
Meetings usually last about 90 minutes. The next
monthly meeting will be held October 11th at 7:00
p.m. at Roger Thomson’s home at 550 Pop Ash
Court. Hope to see you there!
Michelle Gibson, SPPOA Secretary
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If you notice street lamps in your village and/or
along Sabal Palm Drive are out or working
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FLORIDA’S GROWING WATER CRISIS
2. Voice Your Concern – citizens concerned about
Florida’s growing water crisis can share their views
with local County officials and Florida House, Senate
and U.S. Congressional elected representatives.
Selected contact information is included below.
3. Support Water-Related Organizations and Initiatives –
decide what other actions you think are needed to
protect your family’s water future. Some actions that
have been recommended include:
• Restoration of the budgets and activities of the Water
Management Districts.
Contact Your Elected Representatives
Congressman John Mica
U.S. House of Representatives
2187 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515 • (202) 225-4035
https://mica.house.gov
Florida Senate President-Elect Joe Negron
District Office: 3500 Southwest Parkway, Suite 204
Palm City, FL 34990 • (888) 759-0791
www.flsenate.gov
• Development of a comprehensive, funded plan to reduce
pollution from wastewater systems and septic tanks.
• Upgrading Florida’s 30-year old stormwater
management standards.
Florida Senator David Simmons
District Office: 220 Crown Oak Centre Drive
Longwood, FL 32750 • (407) 262-7578
www.flsenate.gov
• Developing a credible statewide policy to control
agricultural fertilizer use.
Florida House Speaker-Elect Richard Corcoran
District Office:
17953 Hunting Bow Circle, Suite 101
Lutz, FL 33558-5375 • (813) 792-5177
www.myfloridahouse.gov
While newspapers, conservation organizations and
wildlife protection groups have highlighted Florida’s
water crisis, it appears that only voters have the power to
stimulated needed change. Here’s hoping that Sabal
Point families will raise their voices and demand
solutions through some of these contacts.
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Resources/Web/Newsletter Sources
Florida Representative Scott Plakon
District Office: 1855 W. State Road 434, Suite 222
Longwood, FL 32750-5071 • (407) 262-7423
www.myfloridahouse.gov
McLaughlin Law Offices, PA
Friends of the Wekiva River
www.friendsofwekiva.wordpress.com
Specializing in Bankruptcy Law
St. Johns River Keepers
www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org • (904) 551-0938
You may be able to eliminate medical debt,
credit card debt, stop garnishments and strip
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Central Florida Water Initiative
www. cfwiwater.com
Call Jan McLaughlin, Esquire
(407) 515-1313
283 Cranes Roost Blvd.
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
St. Johns River Water Management District
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Residents are reminded to respect their neighbors’ safety
by parking family vehicles in garages or driveways, not on
narrow roads or crowded cul-de-sacs. Seminole County
requires at least 12 feet of road space for emergency
vehicles. Cars parked at the curb restrict drivers’ line-ofsight for joggers, bikers and playing children.
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Halloween at Cranes Roost provides a community
oriented door to door trick-or-treat alternative for kids, The
20th Annual Halloween event is sponsored by the City of
Altamonte Springs and features local businesses sponsoring
booths to hand out candy and trinkets to an estimated 15,000
children. There are costume contests for all ages, inflatable
games and live entertainment. The event kicks off on
Monday, October 31st at 5:00 p.m. with trick-or-treating
around Cranes Roost Lake and live entertainment in the
Eddie Rose Amphitheater. Costume contests begin at 6:00
p.m. in the Amphitheater. Food and beverages will be
available for purchase throughout the venue.
“Protecting the miracle of sight”
At The Corner
of East Lake Brantley
& State Road 434
105 E. Lake Brantley Dr.
Longwood, FL 32779
Visit www.sabaleye.com
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LANDSCAPING CORNER
October marks the start of Florida’s dry
season. The big storms become fewer and
the rains begin to lessen. Autumn is finally
here and the cooler, dryer weather is just
weeks away. Following are some tips to
help your landscape thrive during the fall
and winter season.
• Water infrequently, deeply and thoroughly – Most
lawns need about 3/4 to 1 inch of water once per week,
or once every two weeks when the weather cools. Water
can come from rain or from irrigation. Infrequent but
deep watering encourages deep rooting as well as
healthier and hardier plants with a greater tolerance for
drought.
• Water at the right time of day – Water early in the
day, especially in warmer weather, when evaporation
rates are lowest. Keep in mind that St. Johns River
Water Management District watering restrictions change
to watering once per week between November 6, 2016
and March 12, 2017.
• Too much water can hurt plants – Over-watering
creates shallow roots, making plants more vulnerable
to disease and pests, as well as to drought.
• Watch your lawn instead of a schedule or calendar –
Your lawn needs watering when:
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√ Grass blades are folded in half
√ Grass blades are blue-gray
√ Your footprint remains on the lawn
Mulching – Mulch is an important consideration
this time of the year to help keep weeds in check,
enrich the soil and to prevent the soil from drying
out when we get further into the dry season. At
least two inches is suggested around shrubs,
trees, annuals and vegetable and flower gardens.
Remove weeds and add native plants – Weeds
or other unwanted plants use water. Removing
them means more water for the plants you want.
Native plants are adapted to our rainy and dry
seasons, and offer habitat to area wildlife.
Install a rain sensor – This recognizes when
nature brings the water your lawn needs, and
shuts off automatic sprinklers.
Adjust your lawn mower blades – Most lawns
are healthiest when grass blades are 2 1/2 to
3 1/2 inches long. Longer blades shade the soil,
and keep in water.
Keep lawn mower blades sharp – Clean, sharp
cuts cause less trauma to grass blades, making
the grass more resistant to disease.
MUSIC LESSONS
Piano, Voice, Violin, Guitar, Drums, Saxophone,
Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Ukulele
Making Smarter Kids
& Happier Adults
Conveniently Located Between
E. Lake Brantley and Montgomery Road
Wekiva True Value
(407) 636-9855
Conveniently Located in The Springs Plaza
2401 W. State Road 434 Suite 157 • Longwood, FL 32779
2648 West State Road 434 • Longwood
(407) 960-1855
Open Mon. – Sat.: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
October 18
October 10
SPCSA Board Meeting
Village on the Green • Bldg E Lounge
November 8
Columbus Day
November 15 SPCSA Annual Meeting
Episcopal Church • 251 E. Lake Brantley Dr.
October 13-14 Public Schools Closed for Students
Teacher Work Days
October 31
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
November 6
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Election Day
November 11 VETERANS’ DAY
Nov. 21-25
Public School System Closed
for Thanksgiving Break
November 24
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
ARE YOU GOING ON A TRIP SOON?
If you are, please take advantage of Sheriff’s Office FREE House Watch program. A form
must be filled out and given to the Sheriff’s Office prior to your departure. For more
information about this program and how to sign up, please visit the Sheriff’s Office
website at: http://www.seminolesheriff.org/external/InfoSitepage.aspx?pageID=228.
Put “Set Up A House Watch”
on your To-Do List before leaving!