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Many Seven Oaks residents were not in favor of this
aspect of the merger. The change allowed the two CDDs
The first big decision was should the two CDDs at Seven to designate a surviving CDD that could continue their
Oaks merge. On January 9, 2008 at a special workshop conversion process to the general elections. Fortunately,
attended by more residents than any CDD or SOPOA the law was changed just in time to take advantage of the
meeting, Pete Williams, Rizzetta’s Director of change. For Seven Oaks, the surviving CDD will be the
Management and Financial Services, explained why CDD I which has a Board consisting of residents from both
Seven Oaks has two CDDs, how the merger would CDD I and CDD II.
change the way the Board members are elected, what
the merger would cost, what impact it would have on Was it worth the effort and expense? Yes, I think so.
the Series 2001A bond for CDD I and the Series 2003A When the Districts are merged, all of Seven Oaks will be
and 2004A bonds for CDD II. There were many questions governed by one CDD Board. This will eliminate any
at the workshop. A couple of months later at the March potential disagreement that can occur between two
12, 2008 CDD meetings, the boards approved for the boards that would cause each CDD to use their attorney to
staffs to take the necessary actions to merge the two resolve the issue with the residents having to pay the legal
CDDs. At the meeting, it was estimated by Rizzetta that cost for both CDDs. The CDD will also realize savings in
it would take 12 months. administrative expenses that is estimated to be
approximately $50,000 per year. These are hard
When the CDD boards changed to resident controlled in economic times. I believe this change will help keep the
November 2008, the resident CDD boards monitored the CDD assessments as low as possible.
progress at each meeting. The petition to merge the two
CDDs is very bureaucratic in that the county and state
staffs had to review it, and the Governor and his cabinet
had to approve it. In March 2009, the merger package
was being delayed by one of the state offices in
Tallahassee. The Board sent Rep. Weatherford an email
Vivicon has recommended that the dead foliage stay on the
asking for his help. Shortly after this email, the package
woody stemmed plants and trees until mid‐March when
was completed by this office and continued to move
the last threat of frost or freeze has passed. They believe
through the process.
this will help protect the plants from the next cold spell.
They have inspected the more sensitive plants such as the
These delays were also increasing our legal cost. Since
ones with color. If the stems on the plants are dead to the
this was the first time, the state staff had numerous
ground, they will cut them back. Since most of these plants
questions that the CDD attorney was answering. By July
came back last year, we are hoping that the same occurs
2008, the estimated legal fees had more than doubled
this year. Rizzetta believes they can provide a fairly
the original estimate of $20,000. The CDD boards
accurate cost estimate of the damage after the end of
worked closely with the attorney to keep legal fees to a
March when it can be determined what plants will and
minimum. For example, the attorney would monitor
won’t push out new growth.
meetings in Tallahassee from his office rather than being
there in person to answer questions. Even though the
The Board knows the importance of the landscaping as
legal cost will be about three times the original estimate
more funds are spent on it than any other area at Seven
when the merger is completed, the total cost of the
Oaks. From the fiscal year October 1, 2008 to September
merger should be recouped in about two years.
30, 2009, the two Seven Oaks CDD Boards paid over
$1,000,000 to maintain the landscaping at Seven Oaks. This
Not only did the state have many questions but as they
included about $850,000 for maintenance, $37,000 to
were reviewing our petition, they decided to change the
replace dead plants, and $115,000 for mulch and fertilizer.
state law on July 1, 2009 while we were in the final
The landscaping is a large investment for Seven Oaks. It is
stages of merging CDDs. When the Board process was
one of the features that makes Seven Oaks a premiere
started at the March 12, 2008 CDD meeting, the law
community in the Tampa Bay area. The Board is prepared
required that if CDDs merged it would be like creating a
to protect and insure Seven Oaks’ reputation does not
new CDD. Therefore, new Board members would have
change.
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Notice Of Public Meetings 11
Seven Oaks Club Activities 13 & 15 Grounds Maintenance There are
Saint Patrick’s Day 15 Bob Semple (813) 230‐7987
Resident Happy Hour 17 sevenoaksbob@gmail.com extra copies of this
Free Family Fitness Day 17 newsletter at the
Easter Egg Hunt 17 Clubhouse Management Clubhouse.
Semi‐Annual Garage Sale 19 Theresa Flores and Charlene Manieri
Report Card Day 19 (813) 907‐7987
Movie Under The Stars 19 Be sure to check out the official
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Yappy Hour 19 website of Seven Oaks
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NOW ENROLLING ALL AGES!!
Cold Damage ‐ Why Wait To
Clean Up?
By: Kenneth A. Roth, President and
Horticulturist, Vivicon Inc.
As you are probably aware the severe cold has caused
some damage to your landscaping. Some plants show the damage immediately; others may look undamaged for
now but will not grow in the spring because the bark/cambium layer has been damaged. We have seen this
problem in the past specifically with, but not limited to Viburnum, Ligustrum, and Azaleas.
The recommended clean up procedure is to let the dead foliage stay on the plants and trees until the last threat
of frost or freeze has passed (i.e. early to mid‐March). This dead foliage may help to protect (blanket) any viable
plant tissue from the next cold spell. There is a very good chance we will get more cold weather before spring so
as you look out your window and are disappointed by the condition of your property, be thankful for the
protection it will bring should we experience another frost/freeze.
Some of the more sensitive plants (generally the ones with color) such as Hibiscus, Duranta, Arboricola, Downy
Jasmine, Firebush, and Plumbago, etc. may be killed to the ground. You will not know what plants survived until
spring, so avoid being too quick to dig up plants that look dead. Some of my Hibiscus I cut to the ground in 2009
did not sprout new growth until May. Last year, most of these plants did come back. However, this recent cold
spell was much different then last year. In the twenty five years I‘ve lived in Tampa I cannot recall this many
consecutive below freezing days. Plants that were already stressed from insect or disease will have a difficult
time rebounding. Recently installed plants may also struggle, but your more mature plants will have a better
chance of surviving the cold damage due to the ample supply of stored energy in their established root systems.
Be very careful not to over irrigate your landscaping during the recovery time. Use your finger to check the
soil. If it is moist, do not run your irrigation. The over watering will only promote root rot and further weaken
your plants. I have had my irrigation off since early November. Recent rain storms have been providing enough
water for the landscape. Be cautious of relying on the rain sensor connected to your irrigation system to
determine the watering needs of your landscape. Once a predetermined amount of rain is collected, the sensor
will temporarily shut down the timer however, this sensor does not know the moisture level in the soil. The
problem with rain sensors this time of year is they will dry out much faster than the soil thus permitting your
automatic irrigation system to water even when it is not needed. Save water and your plants by shutting off your
timer for the next few months and use your finger to monitor soil moisture. As the days get longer, the
temperatures increase, and the landscape requires more water, you should then return to using your automatic
irrigation system.
Your turf (St. Augustine , Bahia, Bermuda , Paspalum) that was exposed (not under trees) to the frost/freeze will
turn brown.
The St. Augustine turf will be the first to green up.
On a more positive note, the severe cold may help reduce/control some insect pests this year…lets hope so!
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Some Things I Think, I Think Notice of Access Card Change
By: Rich Fink Owners vs. Renters
Vice President of Seven Oaks Property
Owners Association As of December 9th, 2009, the CDD Board approved that
homeowners and commercial building owners can relinquish
This is my first article for the CDD Newsletter. If most of you their clubhouse facility rights to their tenants. Before your
do not cancel your subscriptions after reading this article, I’ll tenant can obtain an access card, the homeowner or the
probably try to do one for every issue. commercial building owner must fill out and sign a Seven
Oaks Access Card Relinquish Form. This form can be found
I think that I should talk today about gate codes. It doesn’t on the official Seven Oaks website @
have the same pizzazz as deed restrictions, late fees or other www.MySevenOaks.com. Click on the clubhouse tab and
things that the SOPOA Board is doing to restrict our then click on the access card tab where you will find the
“freedom”. (Being on the SOPOA board, I get to hear that a Seven Oaks Access Card Relinquish Form. You may either fax
lot.) However, gate codes are important to those of us in this form to the clubhouse managers @ 813‐907‐0660 or
gated communities and also to those in un‐gated email the clubhouse managers with the attachment @
communities. sevenoaksclubhouse@yahoo.com .
Before you think I’ve “gone round the bend”, let me explain.
Gate Codes are part of the overall security of our total Seven
Slide in to see us…
Oaks development. Beginning Monday, April 5th thru
Sunday, April 11th our slide is
They, along with neighborhood watches and the Seven Oaks scheduled to re‐open for the
Crime Watch Patrol, all play a role in keeping our summer 2010 season. We
Clubhouse Hours
neighborhood safer. If you live in a gated community, NEVER Gathering
follow the Pasco Room Rentals
County School
Monday thru Saturday
give out your individual 7:00am
gate codes to tofriends,
10:00pmvendors, calendar, so after spring break
Sunday 7:00am to 9:00pm Thinking
ends on April of hosting
11th, the a party or shower…
slide will
visitors, etc. Also, if you have teenagers, please instruct Consider holding it at the Clubhouse.
them NOT to give out the code to their friends because be open on Saturdays and Sundays only until schools ends
Café Hours th
that’s like broadcasting your security code to at least half of for summer break on June 9
We now offer morning, afternoon , 2010. Thereafter, we will be
and evening rentals.
Monday thru Sunday open throughout the summer, 11:00am till 7:00pm, weather
the known world. We’ve just eliminated 7:00ammany of the
to 8:00pm Rates are as follows for Seven Oaks residents:
“Common” codes that were in use. We’re being very careful permitting.
3 Hours $ 90.00
Tennis Courts Hours
to give codes only to those with a legitimate need for them. 4 Hours $120.00
(That does not include Saturday
Monday thru 7:00am
the ice cream to 9:30pm
man or the “Laker” 5 Hours $150.00The Clubhouse will be closed
Sunday 7:00am to 8:30pm
delivery person, etc.) We are not trying to restrain trade or 6 Hours $175.00Easter Sunday, April 4thand will
prevent people from making living, we are trying to keep
Poola Hours
our Daily
neighborhood
½ hour after safe. We are
sunrise to ½doing a better
hour before job of
sunset not
Add $10.00 to re‐open
the above (including
prices if you the
would also like
the Theater included with your rental.
monitoring what codes are used and the frequency. We will
Fitness Center Fitness Center) until 7:00am
be able to spot codes that have become “widespread” and as th
Further inquiries, please contact Clubhouse managers.
Monday thru Saturday 5:00am to 10:00pm
such, will be able to change them towhen needed. And we
Monday, April 5
at (813) 907-7987
Sunday 5:00am 9:00pm
will!
Manager’s Hours
It’s all part of an Daily 10:00am
attitude to 7:00pm
that says, I’m going to watch out
(May Vary)
for my home, my family and my neighbors. I think we all Be sure to check out the
need to take our security more seriously and not giving out
gate codes is just one way of doing that.
official website of
Just some things I think, I think.
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Swim Team – PROtential Sports ‐ (813) 843‐9460 or visit
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Registration is now open for the Seven Oaks Swim Team.
• Registration Fee $25.00 includes t‐shirt and water Wednesday,
bottle
• Swim League $60.00 for four (4) weeks of instructions
Swim Team practice begins April 19th and held on Mondays and
March 17th, 2010
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• Beginners (able to swim) 5:30pm to 6:00pm
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Swim Meets will be hosted at Seven Oaks once every other month
in the Café. This does
on Friday afternoon/evenings. (Schedule to follow)
not include candies,
Tennis ‐ Ian Thomas USPTA Professional (813) 857‐6883
• Call for private lessons and prices beverages,
Tennis Racquet Stringing ‐ Call Al DuFaux at (813) 323‐1084
Have your tennis racquet strung right here in Seven Oaks! Cost is
smoothies, etc.
$15.00 and up.
Yoga‐ Theresa King (813) 802‐7358 or email
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• Tuesday 1:30pm‐2:30pm
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www.MySevenOaks.com
At this sight you will find all information pertaining to
Seven Oaks including:
CDD News
Crime Watch
The Clubhouse
Resident Council
And
Seven Oaks Property Owners Association
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Resident Happy Hour
Join us… Come and Join Us for
March 19th and April 16th
The Gathering Room our Annual
at 7:00pm
Come out and join us at the Clubhouse to socialize Easter Egg Hunt
and meet both new and old friends alike. Bring
an appetizer to share and your favorite beverage April 3, Saturday
to drink. Ages 21 & over.
$2.00 per person
FREE FAMILY FITNESS DAY!
Date: Sunday, March 21, 2010 Face Painting
Time: 2pm‐3pm &
Location: Seven Oaks Clubhouse Field Balloon Art
Invites you and your family to a Free Family Fitness Day, boot
camp style! Come get energized. Parents and children will
Special Guest
have fun exercising together while listening to music and Appearance
getting fit. The Easter
Bunny
To register please contact Jack Somoano at
jsomoano@verizon.net and waivers will be emailed to you
prior to exercising.
You MUST Make a Reservation for each
Be sure to check out the official website of child attending with the Clubhouse
Manager’s by either calling
(813) 907‐7987 or email at
www.MySevenOaks.com
sevenoaksclubhouse@yahoo.com
No later than March 28th.
At this sight you will find all information pertaining to
Seven Oaks including:
CDD News
Ages 2‐4 10:00 am
Crime Watch Ages 5‐7 11:00 am
The Clubhouse
Resident Council Ages 8‐10 12:00pm
And
Seven Oaks Property Owners Association
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Don’t
forget the Movie under the
Seven Oaks
Semi‐Annual
Garage Sale
Stars
Friday, April 24th at Dusk
Saturday, In the Field at the Clubhouse
April 10th
7:00am till 3:00pm
Feature Movie:
Please note…
Due to the Easter holiday, the Garage Sale will
be the second Saturday in April this year.
Yappy Hour
Sunday,
February 28th
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Pet Social for all Seven Oaks dog lovers.
Join us in the field, next to the
Clubhouse, for a few hours with your
April 16th,17th and 18th furry friend. All dogs must be on a leash
and please bring bags for those
We want to congratulate those students who have unexpected accidents.
worked hard during the third quarter.
Bring us your Honor Roll report card
April 16th, 17th and 18th and receive a special treat
Prizes for best dressed and most well
for a job well done. behaved.
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