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The Isles of
Sarasota
Homeowner’s
Association
Professionally
Managed By:
Argus Property Management
Isles of Sarasota H.O.A.
5901 Benevento Dr.
Sarasota, FL 34238
Fax: 941-922-1501
Joshua Jones, Property Manager Phone: 941-922-1298
E-mail: [email protected]
Olga Barrios, Activities Director
Phone: 941-922-1892 E-mail: [email protected]
www.Islesofsarasota.com
Emergency After Hours Common Areas 941-951-4034
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Edition
June 2021
Hurricane Season is here!
Are You Prepared?
Whether you stay or go, the CERT team
wants you to have necessary information
to prepare yourselves for the 2021
Hurricane season (Jun. 1st - Nov. 30th).
Here are some excellent websites available to assist you. Please take time to read
these preparedness guidelines.
Isles CERT website: http://islesofsarasota.com/; scroll down and click on
“CERT website”. This site contains information on EOC (Covid & weather)
reports & hurricane preparedness.
Sarasota County CERT website: https://www.scgov.net/government/
emergency-services/hurricane-preparedness
Hurricane Preparedness - READ THE ENTIRE PAGE!
Then click on Homeowners: How to Prepare Your Home and a Checklist
for sheltering in place.
Then click on Medical Needs Program: How to Register as a Medically De-
pendent person; What to bring with you; Safety Tips.
Then click on Disaster Planning for Pets: How to prepare your pets.
Then click on Evacuation Orders & Transportation: Online registration
form, Bus Transportation & Rally (pickup) Locations.
Then click on Business Owners: Need for a Written Disaster Plan.
Then click on Know Your Evacuation Level: Know your evacuation level
and find a nearby shelter.
See page 2 for more CERT information
CERT Flyer 2
Owners Update 3
Wellness Program 7-8
Class Schedule &
Clubs
9
Food Trucks 10
Committee updates 11
Calendar 12
Wildlife 13
Advertisements 14-15
Useful Phone # 16
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CERT Website: http://hmsi.us/isles/cert/
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Dear Owners,
As many of you are aware The Isles has been experiencing an ongoing issue with wild
pigs. Unfortunately, the pigs have caused damaged to sod and garden beds. A trapper has been
hired to remove them, and to date, 14 pigs have been removed from the community. We will
continue to trap the pigs through the summer and possibly into the fall. Our goal is to begin
replacing damage sod and plants in July. By then we are optimistic that a sufficient number of
pigs will have been removed to allow for replacing landscaping without the concern of further
damage. If you have had landscaping damaged due to the pigs please create a portal ticket so
that we can address the damage in the coming months. Thank you for your patience as we con-
tinue removing the pigs.
BrightView landscaping has completed the trimming of palms 15 feet and taller. If you
believe a palm around your house was missed, please create a portal ticket. Palms less than 15
feet are trimmed by the same crew that trims the plants around your house. They have been
instructed to trim fronds which are dead, touching a home including any screen enclosure, and
any low hanging fronds obstructing a walkway.
The month of June can be one of the hottest and driest months of the year which can
make it a very challenging month to install sod. BrightView along with the office will be monitor-
ing the weather, with the hope of rains starting mid to late June. The possibly of rain will dictate
the decision to install sod in the month of June. Installation of new sod requires daily watering
and even then the limited amount of water supplied by the irrigation system may not be enough
due to the summer heat. If you have requested sod please understand that it may not be
installed in June. We are confident we will be able to install sod by July.
Respectfully,
Joshua Jones
Argus Property Management
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In the month of June, we are hosting the following FREE events and classes
to promote and encourage health and wellness.
When you attend any of these classes, your name will be entered into a
drawing for a chance to win one of three prizes at the end of the month.
The prizes consist of a basket filled with gift cards, private sports lessons,
and private personal trainer sessions, as well as gym membership and much
more!
The more classes you attend, the greater your chance of winning. Make
sure to sign in upon arrival for your participation to count.
Events are listed in date order.
WALK - A - THON Starting Monday, June 7th the walking group will be meeting outside the
Post Office @ 8am every Monday to go around the Benevento circle. You
can walk or run, go at your own pace. Your furry friend are welcomed to
join, Margaret Fosse will be leading the walk. Make sure to sign in with her.
WATER AEROBICS Starting Monday, June 7th class will begin @ 9:30am each Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday in the Town Center pool. Low impact and
stretching. Feel free to bring your weights. Sign in with Anne Krapf.
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Let’s get started………...
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TAI CHI
Isles residents and instructors, Joe & Faith Erezuma will be teaching
the art of Tai Chi on Monday, June 14th and Thursday, June
17th @ 2pm in the Town Center. This class is design for beginners.
Maximum 15 people per class.
Must register online.
Monday, June 14th: CLICK TO REGISTER NOW!
Thursday, June 17th: CLICK TO REGISTER NOW!
TENNIS CLINICS Starting Monday, June 7th Isles resident and tennis instructor, Jerry Kortenber
will be hosting a weekly tennis clinic each Monday @ 8:30am – 10:00am.
Sign in upon arrival.
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PICKLEBALL CLINIC
Terry Ryan (also known as Pickleball Terry) is a certified pickleball coach
(PPR) and CEO of SarasotaPickleball.com. She is considered one of the
top female pickleball players in Sarasota. She will be hosting a pickleball
clinic on Tuesday, June 15th @ 9am at the basketball court.
Maximum 16 people.
Must Register online.
CLICK TO REGISTER NOW!
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HEARING CLINICS Dr. Lyndsey Nalu will be visiting us on Friday, June 18th and Thursday, June
24th @ 2pm - 4:30pm to check your hearing, remove wax, and adjust hearing
aids. Clinic will be held in the Town Center.
Maximum 10 people per clinic.
Must sign up online.
Friday, June 18th: CLICK TO REGISTER NOW!
Thursday, June 24th: CLICK TO REGISTER NOW!
MEDITATION CLASS Janie Gibson, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, will be teaching a
meditation class on Monday, June 21st @ 2pm in the Town Cen-
ter.
Maximum 25 people. Must sign up online.
CLICK TO REGISTER NOW!
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SKIN CARE & MAKEUP
Join Marsha Stirrat, Mary Kay Senior Sales Director, for a fabulous skin
care and makeup class on Wednesday, June 16th @ 2pm in the
Town Center. Skin care for both men and women will be available as
well as makeup application, beauty tips, and gift
ideas.
Maximum 15 people.
Must register online by June 10th.
CLICK TO REGISTER NOW!
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ONSPOT DERMATOLOGY
The world’s first mobile dermatology clinic has arrived in Florida, and it
will be visiting us on Wednesday, June 23rd @ 8am - 6pm. The bus
will be parked in the North Parking Lot (near tennis courts).
Onspot Dermatology is a full-service dermatology practice that makes
it convenient to get the dermatology care you need by coming directly
to you. Offering a complete range of general, cosmetic, and surgical
dermatology procedures. They accept most types of insurance, including
Medicare.
To scheduled your appointment, please call Onspot at 877-2-ONSPOT (877-266-7768) or visit
them online at www.onspotdermatology.com/sarasotaisles
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Sarasota Pickleball Organization, LLC
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Cardio Dance Party: Each
Wednesday @ 10am. Featuring
30-40 minutes of cardio using upbeat
popular music and easy to follow fun
dance moves to get your heart pump-
ing. This 60 minute class also includes core work, upper
body weight work and stretching. Please bring 1 to 5
pound hand weights, a mat, and water to class. Partici-
pants can choose not to use hand weights, if they prefer.
Fee $7.00 per class. Taught by Janie Gibson, Certified
Group Fitness Instructor. For more information call Janie at
941-735-9370. NO CLASS JUNE 2nd.
Cardio Sculpt: Each Friday @ 10am. Featuring 30-40
minutes of cardio using 1 to 5 pound hand weights combin-
ing aerobic activity with sculpting of the entire body. The
60 minute class also includes core work and stretching.
Please bring 1 to 5 pound hand weights, a mat and water
with you to class. Participants can choose not to use hand
weights, if they prefer. Fee $7.00 per class. Taught by Janie
Gibson, Certified Group Fitness Instructor. For more
information call Janie at 941-735-9370. NO CLASS
JUNE 4th.
Yoga: Each Tuesday @ 10am. Fee $7.00
per class. Janie Gibson, BA, Master Personal
Trainer, Certified Yoga Instructor. For
more information call Janie at 941-735-9370.
NO CLASS ON JUNE 1st & JUNE 8th.
Yoga Mixed Level: Each Thursday
@10:00am. This class is suitable for all
levels and will include options for increasing
intensity for those who are ready. Taught by
Janie Gibson, Registered Yoga Teacher,
Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Per-
sonal Trainer. Fee $7.00 per class. For more
information call Janie at 941-735-9370. NO
CLASS JUNE 3rd.
Basketball & Pickleball: Play basketball or pickleball. Be
sure and sign up at the bulletin board near the bocce
courts. Basketball and pickleball cannot be played at the
same time. No back to back sign ups. Pickleball nets are
located in the Fitness Center inside a brown bin.
Book Club: Wednesday, June 9th @7pm will be in
the Town Center. Reading: “The Last Train To Key
West” by Chanel Cleeton. Bring your own beverage to
drink. For more information, please contact Amy Corso
at 941-921-7909 or by email: [email protected] .
Bridge Club - If you are interested in joining a round
robin bridge competition, scheduled weekly, contact Bill
Payton at [email protected] . He is looking for play-
ers who enjoy social bridge and a fun competition. Masks
worn upon request.
Hand & Foot: Card game each Monday @ 1pm in the
Town Center. Come and play. For more information,
please contact Liz Steiner @ [email protected] .
Ladies Sip & Dip: Tuesday, June 15th @ 5:30 PM.
Join your friends and neighbors for a fun, relaxing get
together in the Town Center. Due to Covid, there won’t
be food sharing. Please bring your own personal beverage
and cup, a finger snack. No sign-up required - just show
up! For more details, please contact Donna Uhl email:
[email protected] .
MahJongg: Intermediate MahJongg is played every Tues-
day @ 1:00pm in the Town Center. For more informa-
tion, please contact Liz Steiner @ [email protected] .
Solos & Singles Group: Introducing the reorganized
solo residents and singles group. This group will be meet-
ing for dinner on the first Tuesday of each month. At that
time we will discuss future events and dinners. For more
information, please call or text Essie Borsuk at 571-215-
1971.
Tuesday, July 6th - The Rosemary at 411 N. Orange
Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236.
CLICK TO REGISTER NOW! or on the Isles website. .
Meet in the Card Room at 5:30pm, if you would like to
carpool. Dinner reservation is at 6:00pm.
Must sign up by the Sunday before the dinner.
CLASS SCHEDULE & CLUBS
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Let’s Get Virtual!
During this pandemic, we are finding ourselves with limited things to do. Our desire to travel, explore, and be adventurous was put on hold… worst part of all, we are left wondering how long will this pause last?
We are excited to share new ways you can feed your adventurous side, and travel around the world from the comfort of your home. The best part is no mask or social distancing is required.
Many museums, historic homes, mansions and other places around the country are now doing virtual tours for your enjoyment.
Below, please find the various links you can click on to learn more about the virtual tours that are available to you. Some tours are free and others require a payment.
Find out where you can travel to this month. This is a fun adventure you don't want to miss!
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, WASHINGTON DC
PALESTINE MUSEUM, PALESTINE
SALVADOR DALI MUSEUM, SPAIN
RIJKS MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
FOOD TRUCKS
Fresh Catch Fish Co. Truck visits
us every Thursday from 1pm –
2pm (North Parking Lot).
Come get some fresh fish, red
meat, homemade prepared meals,
dips, and other delicious items!
Fresh Catch Fish Co. is bringing
the farmer’s market experience to
our community. Isles residents
now have an opportunity to purchase the freshest, most
carefully sourced seafood you’ll find in all of Southwest
Florida without having to travel too far from home.
Weekly discounts will be offered.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MENU or you can find it on the
Isles website under the “Events” tab.
You can now pre-order online for faster service.
CLICK HERE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY!
MawMaw’s Chicken Pies will
be visiting us on Thursday,
June 10th @ 1pm - 2pm
(North Parking Lot).
All of MawMaw’s Chicken
pies are homemade. They
use only top quality chicken.
All natural, no preserva-
tives. Each pie is chocked
full of over a pound of all
white meat shredded
chicken, peas, carrots, corn,
green beans and a sauce
that gives it just the right
consistency, in a flaky crust
that bakes into a golden
brown. The pies come
frozen and all you do is pop
them in the oven at 400
degrees for a hour and you got the best tasting chicken pie
in town. No potato or onion.
Stuffing options: veggies, chicken, chicken spicy level 6.
Pies are 9 inch and it serves 3-4 people. Cost: $20 each. Or
5 inch individual pie for $12 each.
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COMMITTEE UPDATES
If you haven’t already done so now is the time to have
you’re A/C unit serviced for the summer, even if you are
up north for several months. Keep in mind A/C units in
Florida don’t last as long as those in cooler climates as
they run 12 months a year.
If your thermostat has a battery, make sure you change it
from time to time to prevent corrosion in your thermo-
stat. Same goes with the battery in your exterior garage
keypad.
Alarm back up batteries can be purchased at Batteries Plus
Bulbs. The closest store is on the north east corner of
Bee Ridge and McIntosh. The purpose of the alarm battery
is to provide power to the ADT alarm in case of a power
failure.
Turn off water to your home when you are away for an
extended period. No need to have your water heater on
when you are away.
When was the last time you drained your water heater,
had your dryer vent cleaned and had the garage door
serviced?
Have a happy healthy summer.
Carol E Solomon - Chairperson
ACC CORNER BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPING
Dear Isles residents, Summer officially begins this
month. The forecast calls for higher than normal
temperatures with little rain, possibly causing severe
drought conditions. This combination can cause hot
spots in the turf. If you see this areas please report as
an irrigation ticket on the portal.
It is important to know that our landscapes may experi-
ence heat and drought damage. If you see plants dying
feel free to give them a drink of water from the hose if
you like. Otherwise please create a portal ticket. Please
be patient with the hibiscus, jatropha, and oleanders
that were hard cut they are growing out slowly.
We plan on doing a ladybug release mid-June if we can
get them. Our source is having problems this year with
supply but promises us they should have them before
July. We use them as a natural way to attack the bad
insects like aphids, thrips, scale, and mealybugs not to
mention many more plant eaters.
We are currently working on a backlog of plant
replacements which will be installed the third week of
this month. The new annuals will be going in mid June.
Mowing will continue on a weekly basis through
October. Mowing service would include all the usual
suspects, mowing, blowing, weed eating, with soft and
hard edging.
The detail crews will remain hard at work to keep your
shrubs beautiful for the season.
Our Irrigation system is continually monitored and
adjusted for the changing seasons and plant require-
ments. Repairs and modifications are taken care of as
needed. They also are trying their best to eliminate
hotspots but with irrigation running twice a week it’s
hard to not have some dry grass areas.
BrightView appreciates your loyalty and commits to
creating a beautiful place to live.
Brant Prine
Account Manager
RULES & REGS CORNER
Your Rules & Regs Committee meetings will be in summer
break until September. The committee will continue with
their efforts to help maintain The Isles as a safe and
attractive community through out the summer months.
Next R&R meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September
21st @ 9am in the Town Center.
All are welcome.
Robert Brosnan - Chairperson
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Please visit
islesofsarasota.com
to view calendar.
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Enjoy the beautiful wildlife caught on camera by Isles residents. Thank you to those who contributed.
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AVAILABLE SPACE
PLEASE CALL THE ACTIVTIES
DIRECTOR FOR
MORE INFORMATION.
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Adult AED - Two Automated External Defibrillators are on the Isles property, one is installed in the men’s
restroom at the Tennis Courts. The other is installed in the Town Center (Main Room).
ADT Security System - Phone 1-800-878-7806 to reach our Community Association Service Center for Cus-
tomer Care, Services, Sales, System Testing, and Technical Support.
Comcast Cable -Technical or Support issues call the Comcast Call Center. 1-800-934-6489. Make sure you
have your account number or phone number ready to give.
Disposal of Fire Extinguishers - Household Chemical Collection Center is open Wednesday - Saturday, Hours
8am-4pm. 8750 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota. They may be reached at 941-861-5000.
DiVosta Customer Number - Centralized Customer Service Department” for DiVosta Customer Relations has
been established with a toll free number 1-888-898-9712. Website: www.DiVosta.com.
Florida Power & Light (FPL) - For questions or concerns, please call 941-917-0708.
Website: www.fpl.com.
Frontier Customer Service - Call 1-800-921-8101 for customer service questions.
Isles After Hours & Weekends - For emergencies pertaining to common areas. Please call 941-951-4043.
Palmer Ranch Master Property - Phone 941-922-3866.
Sarasota County - Call 941-861-5000 to report lifted sidewalks, pot holes, or any other county owned
property issues. Website: www.scgov.net
Sarasota County Utilities (Water/Sewer) - For customer service support, please call 941– 861-6790 or visit
their website: www.scgov.net.
Sarasota County Sherriff’s Office (Non Emergency Number) - Phone 941-316-1201. In the event of an
Emergency, please call 911. Website: Sarasotasherriff.org.
Sarasota County Traffic Division - You can call 941-861-4016
US Postal Service (Sub-Station) - Phone 941-921-5666 or 1-800-275-8777. Address: 6552 Palmer Park
Circle, Sarasota, FL 34238.
Verizon Telephone - For service related questions, please call 1-800-837-4966. For billing questions, please call
1-800-483-3000 .
Waste Management (Trash & Recycle) - Phone 941-493- 4100. Please take out your garbage and recycling
bin on Tuesday after 5pm. Trash pick-up is on Wednesday. If you have palm fronds or branches that you have
trimmed, place them on the opposite side of your driveway for pickup.
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