Sandoval January 2016

An exclusive publication for the residents of Sandoval January 2016

The Sandoval Transition Committee
Making Sandoval the best it can be......

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Your Neighborhood

Financial Advisor

Living here in Sandoval

Helping Members of our
Community Build and
Preserve Their Wealth

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Financial Advisor
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(239) 479-7911

[email protected]

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Residents,
It is with great pleasure that I am able to welcome you to the new and improved Sandoval Living magazine. The
obvious change is that we are now in FULL COLOR. We are also doing some redesigning in the magazine to
make it even more enjoyable for you to read each month.
To bring you up to date, I have separated from the company with whom we were working to produce Sandoval
Living each month. With the help of Sean Wilson, Bill Browning, Joe Kilraine and others, we are thrilled to be
able to continue publishing your incredible stories in Sandoval Living each month on our own with a local printer.
We may have a few growing pains as we work to establish the magazine locally, so please bear with us as we re-
group and re-launch this magazine of which we are all so proud.
As we welcome in the new year, we want to thank all of you for your continued support, without which none of
this would be possible. We are grateful to have all of you in our lives each day and look forward to what the new
year brings to all of us. 2016 will be a big year for Sandoval and we are happy to be a part of it!
As always, we encourage you to share your thoughts, ideas, suggestions with us. The Facebook page is an imme-
diate forum through which you can all communicate and many of you have taken advantage of that. And I am al-
ways available through email or phone if you want to discuss anything at all. We will continue to host our monthly
restaurant reviews and other events both inside and outside Sandoval, so we look forward to seeing you very soon.
Happy New Year!
Susan McNamara
Publisher, Sandoval Living
239-910-4765
[email protected]

DISCLAIMER: McNamara Inc. or McNamara Media Group (the “publisher”) is not affiliated with/or contracted by the Sandoval Community Association, Inc. (the “Association”).
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NOTE: When community events take place, photographers may be present to take photos of that event and may be used in this publication.

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Halloween

Photos provided by Sandoval resident photographer Ken Franklin

And NOT just for the kids!

Photos provided by Sandoval resident photographer Barb Shanahan

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Ladies Lunch

Photos provided by Sandoval resident photographer Barb Shanahan

The ladies always have a great time, no matter where they go!

Happy 90th Birthday, Betty

Photos submitted by Sandoval resident Paul Harlow

Sandoval resident Betty Cote celebrated her 90th birth-
day with dozens of her closest friends and family mem-
bers in style. They threw her a surprise party and what a
surprise it was!

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Annual Quilter's Luncheon

Photos submitted by resident Barb Shanahan

Each year, a group of Sandoval ladies get together and make quilts
that they donate to Hope Hospice. The Sandoval Quilt Group was
founded by resident Mary Lou O'Phelan and each year the number
of volunteer quilters grow. The quilts and Christmas stockings are
donated to children with life threatening illnesses and the joy and love
that goes in to each one is evident.

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Photos submitted by residents Ken Franklin, Barb Shanahan and Paul Harlow

A little rain will not stop Santa!
Everyone had a great time as Santa
arrived by limo, courtesy of JP Mor-
gan, just in time to light up the tree.
The kids then got to sit on Santa's lap,
enjoy train rides, visit with The
Grinch, and enjoy all the wonderful
treats that Santa's elves were serving.

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New Year ……..New Look

A whole new way!!!
The Welcome Home Team has a whole new slant on how to
welcome new homeowners into the Sandoval Community.

In 2015 there were over 125 newcomers.
Even though Molly & Bonnie tried to contact every new home-
owner with a personal visit, it proved to be impossible to catch
everyone at their new home.

This year, we are instituting a
Newcomers Social
4:00 P.M.

Sunday, January 30, 2016
All new homeowners (from July 2015 thru January 2016) are
encouraged to attend and to meet other new folks!!

R.S.V.P.
239 898-3100

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which is great fun. I also like to stay at home. I have two beds
and my parents have to share one. So, you see I am better off.
On the other hand my beds are on the floor. No legs on my
beds. Why??.

Once my parents took me to an agility class. That was fun.
There were a lot of other students and we were trained to do
a lot of fun things. Go and try it.

Submitted by Sandoval resident Martin DeGerth I love travelling. I can travel by car for hours if needed but
not only that. I also travel by plane to Europe every year. We
Benny spend the summers there. Although that is not the best way
to travel. My parents squeeze me into a small dog carrier
Hello my name is Benny. I am a Lhasa Apso rescue dog. My where I have to stay during the whole flight while they are
human mother adopted me from Animal Services in Fort served food and drinks and I get nothing. Just have to stay
Myers four years ago. There were many dogs and cats wait- there at their feet. And they collect sky miles but never fix
ing to be adopted. I was lucky… really lucky. Many of my any for me. That is not fair!! Anyway, I like to go there and I
mates were abused, neg- have a lot of European friends and they all speak my lan-
lected or just dumped into guage. It is not like my parents who switch language every
the street by their cruel time we are there.
owners. If you want a dog
or a cat, please go and res- That is all for now…see you in the park.
cue some of my old
friends and give them a
new chance in life. Unfor-
tunately, I have not been
able to tell my “parents” anything about my past. They do
not speak the same language I do. I am sure they would like
to know.

Anyway, I am very happy with my life as it is now. My par-
ents love me very much and they tell me that I am very easy
going, obedient and well behaved. I am not very big, just 17

pounds. Although I am small, I
am fearless. When big dogs
are around, my mother is the
one who gets scared, not me.
My best times here in San-
doval are when I can run along
the fence in Barkley Park
checking who is faster, the dog
on the other side of the fence
or me. Sometimes we go to the
dog beach at Estero Boulevard,

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Recipe provided by Publisher Susan McNamara,
courtesy of AllRecipes.com

YUMMY Pumkin Bread

This recipe makes 3 large loaves, or more if you use smaller bread pans.

3 c canned pumpkin 1 1/2 c vegetable oil
4 c white sugar 6 eggs
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1 1/2 t baking soda 1 1/2 t salt
1 1/2 t cinnamon 1 1/2 t ground nutmeg
1 1/2 t ground cloves

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Featurespotlight

Story and photos by Sandoval resident Q. When will it happen?
Ken Franklin
A. That could depend upon whether T-M decides to build du-
Group photo by McCrary Photography plexes or single family homes on the last two streets in Phase
III. If, as currently planned, they build duplexes, buildout
Sandoval Transitions to Us would be 1,428 homes and turnover would be 90 days
after1,285 home sales had closed. If T-M decides to build sin-
The community we live in is about to undergo the most im- gle-family homes, turnover would be triggered at about 1,276
portant change since it came into being a decade ago. If homes. T-M and the Transition Committee project that 1,236
things go as hoped, sometime in 2016 full control of San- homes would have been closed by year end (Dec 2015); the
doval will transfer from Taylor-Morrison to us, the twelve- current sales pace is five closings a month. If T-M agrees to
hundred-plus Sandoval homeowners. The Board of Directors trigger turnover at 1,276, 40 homes would need to be sold
that makes and enforces policy is currently made up of two after January 1st.
people chosen by T-M and one elected by the residents, but
Transition means that the Board can expand to seven mem- Q. Will Sandoval get to keep all the money saved by
bers, and residents will have the right to elect a majority--up switching from Comcast to Century Link?
to six--of that Board. That means, to put it simply, that we'll
be running the show. A. Yes. By the terms of a
“lockbox” agreement ne-
So, great, you may say--we all knew that. "We've been hear- gotiated by Bill, Joe and
ing about Transition forever. But we still don't know what it Dave, the entire bulk
means to us in our day-to-day lives here." cable savings (more than
$50,000 a month for 10
A lot can change be- years) will be sequestered
tween now and ac- for post-turnover use. Not
tual transition, but a dime of the savings can
we can answer some be used by T-M for their
questions today. The
Q and A information operating expenses.
below is based
mainly on conversa- Q. Back in September, there was a picket line at the Vet-
tions between Sandoval Living and the three residents most erans Gate, protesting T-M's dragging their heels on sign-
responsible for representing--and defending--our interests ing the Century Link contract. Did that picket line make
throughout the transition process: Bill Browning, the one res- a difference?
ident member of the Board; Joe Kilraine, chair of the Transi-
tion and Finance committees, with decades of corporate A. Well, T-M signed the contract within hours of that demon-
management experience; and Dave Hiller, a former chief stration of resident solidarity, which was covered on TV and
counsel to the Attorney General of Ohio.. in the newspaper. So, you know what they say: If it looks like
a duck and quacks like a duck...
Q. We heard last summer that Transition was going to
happen at the end of 2015, but then it changed to some Q. Once Sandoval is under the control of the residents,
time in 2016. What happened? what kinds of changes can we expect?

A. The law allows T-M to implement transition before the A. That will be up to the new resident-elected Board. T-M is
90-percent threshold is reached. T-M in Florida recom- a for-profit company, and the preferences of the residents are
mended early turnover, but the corporate headquarters re- not their top priority. The lockbox agreement is a good ex-
jected that. We suspect that T-M’s parent rejected early ample of what happens when the preferences of the residents
transition because it would pay more in assessments post- become paramount.
turnover than it will pay to fund operating deficits.
Q. How will the election of the new Board work, and who
can be a candidate?

A. Under the proposed amendments to Sandoval’s bylaws, a
special meeting of members to elect a new Board will be held

January 2016 Sandoval Living 15

30 days prior to the end of the 90-day turnover period. Any resident who is current
on their financial obligations can be a candidate. It’s one vote per household. Anyone
who’s absent can vote by proxy. The three candidates who get the most votes serve
a three-year term, and the next three serve two-year terms.

Q. Just to be clear, will our monthly HOA fees be going up after Transition?

A. Under the lockbox agreement, T-M agreed not to raise assessments in 2016. After
turnover, T-M will no longer fund operating deficits but they will start paying base
assessments on about 140 lots. At the end of the day, HOA fees will depend on how
soundly Sandoval is managed.

Q. A lot of what I'm hearing is new to me. How do we stay informed
about developments here?

A. The best way to stay informed is to come to the informational meet-
ings that are held at the Clubhouse. Your Sandoval committee heads
and neighborhood reps do the best they can to spread the word, but it
only works if you do your part--come to the meetings, read the emails,
ask questions and talk to your neighbors. No one is trying to hide any-
thing, but it's up to everyone to make the effort to stay informed.

Here at Sandoval Living, we expect to be a big part of that effort to keep
everyone informed, not just about the transition, but about everything

that makes life in Sandoval vibrant, varied and rewarding.

Your Sandoval Transition Committee

Rosemarie Nardi Rob Zivkovic Frank Heneghan Molly Knotts

Gus Shackson Joe Kilraine, Chairman Mike Canzano

Kelly Nay Louis Curcio Joe D'Alessandro David Hiller

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Home Style

Ideas and Inspiration for Indoor/Outdoor Living

Create Your Outdoor Oasis With Tile According to Swim-
ming Pool Tiles,
By Gina Covell, Tile Outlets of America "While all ceramic
tiles are suitable for
Tile in swimming pools used to begin at the water line, wet areas like show-
but has expanded into works of art utilizing a variety of ers, not all ceramic
applications. As pool design evolved from simple rec- tiles are suitable for
tangular pools into more elaborate and highly engi- pools because any
neered water features, tile integration has undergone a cracks in the glaze
complete metamorphosis. can allow moisture
to penetrate the tile. Choose a tile for your pool instal-
lation that is either impervious or vitreous. This means
the tile will not absorb water if the glaze were to craze
or crack. Impervious tiles are best; they will only absorb
0.5 percent of any mois-
ture they are in contact
with. Vitreous tiles will
absorb up to 3 percent."

Products span natural stone and porcelain tile patterns “Tiles can be used all
and colors in cool pool colors, ranging from blues, over the pool’s surface
greens, tans and browns and even glow-in-the-dark tiles- to help homeowners
-all that withstand being submerged in water and sub- bring their outdoor
jected to pool chemicals. oasis to life,” says Don
Aronin, president and
chief executive officer,
Tile Outlets of America.
“We’ve created a spe-
cial order program to
complement our vast

January 2016 Sandoval Living 17

in-stock selection, ensuring our customers have materials for pools, spas
and patios when they need them.”

Although we generally don't face freezing temperatures in Southwest
Florida, it's still important to use tile designed for pools. Also, make sure
your installer has experience installing tile in pools and spas. In pool proj-
ects, tile is used in these basic ways:
● Waterline tile: This strip of tile is placed beneath the coping along

the water line.
● Coping: The edge of the pool deck that overhangs the waterline

tile.
● Raised Bond Beam: Any time the pool shell or bond beam rises

above the waterline, tile can be used to make that surface more at
tractive and maintenance free.
● Water features: Since tile resists discoloration and adds beauty to a
water feature, it is an aesthetic and practical way to make concrete
walls more attractive by adding non-fading colors.
● Glass lined pool: The luxury pool market now is using glass tile to
line the entire inside of a pool in lieu of traditional plaster.

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Sandoval Teen Grace Titi

Submitted by proud parents Matt & Cindy Titi

Grace is a freshman at Cape High, doing exceptionally well She will be running Track and Field (1/2 mile, mile and part
in the International Baccalaureate program. She just finished of the relay team) this spring for Cape High. You may have
her first high school swim season as a Varsity team member. seen her running around Sandoval, which is her favorite part
Grace swam several best times and capped the season off by about living here.
making it all the way to Regionals. Her best events are the
100 Breastroke, 200 Free, 500 Free, and she loves swimming
in relays. She is also a club swimmer for Swim Florida, com-
peting year round in all five strokes (Breast, Back, Fly, Free,
and IM.)

“I feel safe and almost always see friends and neighbors wav-
ing and saying hello.” She enjoys running; she finds it to be
a great way to relieve the stress of being a teenager. She runs
5K’s, including the last 2 Sandoval 5K’s and will be running
in this year’s Turkey Trot, her 3rd in a row.

Grace has been part of St. Katherine Drexel’s church choir
for over a year and loves singing every week at Mass, as well
as the Feast Day concert. She enjoys spending time with her
friends, volunteering in church pro-
grams and other community proj-
ects. She loves all that high school
has to offer and frequents as many
sporting events and extra-curricular
activities as possible, showing her
phenomenal school spirit.

Want to feature your young achiever?
please send it to us!, We would love to
feature your child/children, along with
photos.
Email [email protected]

January 2016 Sandoval Living 19

Cool Cruise

Submitted by Sandoval residents Tom & Marcia Denning

Tom & Marcia Denning, who live on Ashbury Circle,
decided to get away from the Florida heat by taking a
cruise to Iceland and Norway in August. They cruised
from England to the Shetland Islands, the Faroe Islands,
around Iceland and into the Arctic Circle, then down the
coast of Norway and back to England.

The highlights of the trip were walking between the
North American and European tectonic plates, strolling
in geyser fields, trekking up a volcanic crater, watching
puffins and seeing beautiful waterfalls.

They even ventured out on the public transportation and
found a quilt store in a town in Norway. A teenager
helped them with the language and even paid their way,
since their credit card did not work on the first bus.
They were able to get back to the ship on their own and
felt very humbled. They have a new respect for foreign-
ers in our country who don't understand the currency
and can't speak the language.

After two weeks of travel, they were ready to come back
to Florida, but they will always remember a trip of a life-
time, the friendly people and the extraordinary scenery.

If you have a travel tale that you would like to share, please send
it to us! We would love to feature your trip, along with photos, in
Sandoval Living. Email [email protected]

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Submitted by Sandoval resident funny guy Tony Henkels

1 If corn oil comes from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?
2. Why do people pay to go up tall buildings & then put money in telescopes to look at things on the ground?
3. If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?
4. If idiots grew on trees this place would be an orchard.
5. I’m not bossy – I just know what you should be doing.
6. He who doesn’t cook better not complain.
7. Always drink upstream from the herd.
8. Don’t judge folks by their relatives.
9. The time to make friends is before you need them.
10. A team effort is a lot of people doing what I say.

January 2016 Sandoval Living 21

Submitted by Resident funny guy Tony Henkels

Reading Recommendations

1. Tibetan Peach Pie – Tom Robins. Author has written several best selling novels. This book is a memoir of his

travels, sex partners, friends, and his complicated life in general. A few chuckles & lots of “unusual” experiences.
(**)
2. Blood Feud – Edward Klein. The Clintons vs. The Obamas – a interesting “inside” look at the Clinton & Obama
political supporters and all of the infighting, lying, cover ups, etc. (****)
3. Inside Marine One – Ray “Frenchy” L’Heureus/Lee Kelly. Memoir of author’s time flying the helicopter for Pres
idents Bush 41, Clinton, Bush 43, & Obama. No “juicy” stories, just tales of his duty & activities with the presi
dents. (**)
4. Sound Asleep – Chris Idzikowski. This book will put you to sleep! Good guide for almost any sleep problem you
could have. Gives practical remedies to avoid & correct sleep problems, disorders – medical, drugs, life style,
diet, etc. (***)
5. Shrinkage – Bryan Bishop. A brilliant book about author’s inoperable brain tumor (cancer) with lots of humor.
Real world descriptions of how cancer affects relationships, and the author’s feelings during his discovery &
treatment of his cancer. (*****)
6. Dreamers & Deceivers – Glenn Beck. You will like this book! Not about politics. You will learn things about 10
people, Walt Disney, Steve Jobs, Lucy & Desi Arnez, etc. that you didn’t know. (****)
7. Eat, Drink, & Remarry – Margo Howard. Author is Ann Landers daughter. This book turns out to well written
(genes?) and interesting. Lot’s of famous names, humor, and inside look at how the rich people live. (*****)
8. Dangerous Personalities – Joe Navarro/Toni Sciarra Poynter. Describes behaviors of Narcissistic – Emotionally
Unstable – Paranoid – Predator - & combinations of those personalities. List words that fit those personalities &
advises how to avoid them or recognize them in yourself. (**)
9. The Collapse –Mary Sarotte. Excellent historical review of the details of events before, during, and after the col
lapse of the Berlin Wall. Quite a few surprising information about how it was a “accident” that the East Germans
misunderstood a speech about emigration – all due to poor communication skills (****)
10. American Titan – Marc Elliot. Searching for John Wayne. A complete biography of John Wayne. If you are a “
Duke” fan or love movies you will enjoy this book. It covers about 170 movies he made along with his personal
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restaurants serve bread before a meal is to make waiting less
painful. Unfortunately, it doesn’t curb our appetite and by the
time our meal arrives we just gobble it down with more bread
and then wonder why we feel so stuffed. Hellloooo?

Submitted by Sandoval Snowbird Resident Emmell January is a time for
Picture by Sandoval Resident Barb Shanahan resolutions and our
list includes eating
The Art of Eating Well more ‘natural’ foods
like vegetables and
Have you noticed how many programs on TV are devoted to fruit, smaller por-
food? Heck, there’s even a ‘Food Network’! Imagine, a tions of meat, cook-
whole network showing programs about food from morning ing with lighter oils
until night! This has given rise to new terminology like (canola and grape-seed), avoiding flour-rich battered fish
‘foodie’, ‘street food’ and other words I never heard when I (have it grilled), keep processed food items in our grocery
was younger, like ‘pulled pork’, sushi, habanero, bok choi, cart below 20%, make our own soups and sauces. And the
chipotle and pho. I remember when the only restaurant in top one is to eat out less but go for the best. One of mine is
town that didn’t serve ‘American’ food was the Oriental to make it a point to stand up from the couch every time a
Palace ‘take-out’ restaurant at the corner of Main and Union food commercial comes on and slip over to kitchen to get a
streets. Now, the culinary arts have gone global and most glass of water or grab a handful of carrot sticks or grapes to
large towns boast not only Italian but French, Mexican, Viet- snack on.
namese, Lebanese, Indian, Thai, Japanese, Korean and even
Cuban restaurants, among others. Eat well and be well in 2016!

Emmell

So we now have more choice, but are we eating better? My
guess is we’re just eating more stuff but not necessarily
what’s best for us. How else do you explain all those extra
pounds, the ‘muffin tops’ (another word to add to the new
food terms) which aptly describes the extra weight overhang-
ing your belt? The fact is, much of that ‘foreign’ cuisine is
generally prepared with finer ingredients such as rice noodles
and garden vegetables, along with rare spices and herbs. The
problem seems to be the size of the portions and that, in most
cases, it’s cooked ‘American-style’, which means lots of fat
and oils. Plus, and this is a lesser-known fact, but some of
the added preservatives actually trigger our appetite.

Thank goodness Elsie is a great cook and we’ve reached the
point in our lives where we know that less is better and that
eating a fine home-cooked meal beats restaurant fare any day.
In fact, when we do go out, we tend to look for ‘genuine’ eth-
nic foods (trust me, any “Italian” restaurant that lists burgers,
fries and wings on its menu is not genuine Italian). And, we
tend to share an appetizer and a main dish. Another culprit is
bread. We all love bread, don’t we? But the main reason

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If you are after lots of color, annuals such as Penta and Vinca
are easy to grow. The key to planting would be to amend the
soil with store bought garden soil and mix in with the soil
you have. Plant in the fall and you will have many months
of color. Once the rain and the sun come, it is very difficult
for flowers to survive. If you do not garden, then hire one of
the well qualified landscape companies in our area.
Your [est control service will tell you to keep shrubs, hedges
and trees from touching your house (one to three feet away.)
The bugs and critters use them to access your house and attic.

Submitted by Sandoval resident Add some Curb Appeal to your yard. Sometimes your land-
Linda Duclos scaping can look over-mature and it could be obscuring your
door or window. The shrubs in your front yard don’t have to
Love at First Sight all hug the house, especially if you have a home with low
Beautiful Sandoval Homes
foundation walls. Over-
Let’s talk about Hibiscus in SWFL. Hibiscus is easy to grow grown foundation plant-
here. The flowers are beautiful, tropical gems that we can ings can block light from
pick and bring in the house. No need to put in water, just entering your house and
place on your counter or coffee table, they stay open all day detract from your archi-
for your enjoyment! tectural details. Do the
plantings complement the
Hibiscus is used in Florida as informal hedges or screens, architecture? Do the
foundation plants, or as a plantings and design ele-
background for other garden ments feel balanced and
plants. Hibiscus is a fast unified? Do they form a bold, uncluttered statement? Every
grower, reaching 7 to 12 feet outdoor space needs a focal point that tells the eye where to
tall in just two or three years look first. Curb appeal is all about first impressions, whether
and blooming throughout the you’re trying to impress prospective buyers or put a smile on
year. Future maintenance of your own face. Some day your house is going to be For Sale
these “ hedges” should be an and “curb appeal” will become important.
important consideration.
They do not do well as formal http://www.floridalandscapingtoday.com/hibiscus-popular-florida-
sheared hedges. Continual shearing results in plants with
barren centers surrounded by thin, dense layers of old leaves. plant/
A garden that requires continual and expensive maintenance
can be a heavy burden on the homeowner, and the joy they
expect to receive can be lost.

Single trunk Hibiscus is called “standards” or small trees.
They are great in pots on the patio and can be pruned easily
into a natural free flowing shape. All Hibiscus tend to get
“yellow leaves” certain times of the year. The cause is mys-
terious!

Some neighborhoods have Hibiscus that are nine years old.
New plants are very inexpensive. If your plants need replac-
ing, some good choices for the front of your house would be
Ixora, Flax Lilly and Indian Hawthorne. They stay fairly
small for a long time and need less pruning. Be aware that
shrubs like Firebush (which attracts butterflies) grow really
HUGE! Arboricola and Bougainvillea can become large fast.
Remember to check the community’s Design Review Guide-
lines.

24 Sandoval Living January 2016

Written by sponsor A.J. Ackerman First understand the transition is happening

The Two Most Important Things to Know... During this time of transition, residents may notice some of
During the Transition of Your Community their neighbors actively working to make sure everything is
ready for the homeowners to take control of the board. Every-
Association one wants the conversion to be as seamless as possible. In
order to make a smooth transition the liaison committee
When you and your neighbors bought your dream in the San- should be actively involved. The liaison committee consists
doval community you likely had a vision of living among of residents who are already involved with the current board
friends in a safe, beautiful, familyfriendly neighborhood and may be interested in sitting on the new board. These res-
which boasted low annual dues and provided your family idents will play a key role during the transition period and
with financial value. Residents would surely dislike driving with the new board as they are already familiar with how the
up to gates that don’t work, down pitted streets with no lights, association currently functions under the developer’s control.
to common areas that have fallen into disrepair, or past homes Soon, residents will be asked to vote for members to sit on
with some less than desirable exterior décor; all the while the incoming board. Get to know your community liaison.
knowing that all these things decrease value of your home.
The purpose of having a community homeowners association The new board will meet frequently during the transition pe-
board (“association board”) is primarily to protect the invest- riod and should also perform some duediligence tasks such
ments made in homes within the community and to maintain as hiring professional inspectors to ensure all structures are
the shared vision of a wonderful place to live. Having a good free from any warranty defects which the developer would
association board will help ensure that when you sell the San- still be responsible for, and hiring a professional accountant
doval dream potential buyers know that the value of their to audit the current board’s financial records. If you have any
home remains stable. Every decision made by the association questions or additional thoughts regarding either of these
board should be in the interest of maintaining a high quality areas you may want to address it with the new board. It will
community standard. You want Sandoval to be a place where be imperative for the new board to be proactive in uncovering
buyers want to be your neighbor or, even better, purchase any potential problems prior to taking full control from the
your home when you are ready to sell! developer in order to help keep fees low and eliminate or

By now you are probably aware that the association board
which governs Sandoval is soon being turned over from Tay-
lor Morrison, the developer, to the Sandoval homeowners.
This is a very exciting time, as it means that new construction
homes are almost completely sold out within the community!
Residents may have concerns about making or keeping their
dream of the Sandoval community a reality. Many homeown-
ers may not fully understand what the transition means for
them, both as residents and investors in their dream. We’d
like to take a moment to help you understand the most im-
portant things to know right now during the beginning stages
of the transition, so that you can live into your dream San-
doval community.

January 2016 Sandoval Living 25

minimize any need for an assessment to the homeowners in the future to overcome
shortfalls or meet unexpected needs. Performing these tasks will also allow them
to set upcoming budgets and reserve levels to avoid surprising homeowners with
increased financial obligations in the future. Additionally, the new board should
review the current Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions currently set forth by the
developer.

It is important to know that the new homeowner controlled board will have the
power to change any of the rules and regulations currently set forth by the devel-
oper. Some of the changes which may directly affect residents include pet restric-
tions, use of common areas, rental restrictions, parking, guest restrictions, and
appearance of the homes. Residents should review meeting minutes for every topic
covered by the board and pay particular attention to any decisions made during
the meeting.

Second, get involved!

If you have any concerns about potential changes which may occur with a
homeownercontrolled community association there are many ways that you can
influence the outcomes. The biggest way to be directly involved in the decision-
making process is to serve on the board. If you do not have the time to dedicate to
serving directly on the board you could also serve on committees created by the
board, or volunteer to help with events hosted by the community. Additionally, if
you have any skills or abilities (accounting, legal advice, handyman, etc.) which
may prove useful to the association you could volunteer your services. At the very
least attend open meetings, review communications, and vote to elect board mem-
bers who have the best interests of the community in mind. These are all very good
ways to be heard and be involved.
Experience Real Estate Group would like to wish the Sandoval community all the
best for a smooth transition. We hope that this helps you understand more about
the transition to a homeownercontrol association and how you can get involved to
help keep the Sandoval dream alive for residents to enjoy!

COMING SOON

Your new Passport of Savings card!

In February, we will have a new way for Sandoval residents to
save at area businesses! The Sandoval Living Passport will be
available at the Community Center for each member of your family.
These cards are FREE! Just show your card to area businesses
and receive special savings, just for living in Sandoval.

Each month we will list include a list of the local businesses, and
we will also promote what discounts are being offered on our Face-
book page.

Carry your Sandoval Living Passport around
with you everywhere. If a business does not
currently offer you savings, ask them why not!

26 Sandoval Living January 2016

ing the juices which are then aged in oak barrels. After ex-
traction, the dried skins are re-used with other varietals for a
wine referred to as Ripasso (passed again) which is also great
but not as rich as Amarone. Bardolino Classico is another
great Venetian wine made from Corvina with Rondinella or
Molinara grapes.

Submitted by Sandoval resident Maurice Lamontagne Other favorites are Piedmont’s Barolo and Barbaresco wines
made with Nebbiolo grapes and as rich and fruity as
Vino Italiano, Mama Mia! Amarone. But my most favorite is the Brunello di Montalcino
from the Tuscany region, made from the sweet, rich San-
While French wines carry a certain aura of refinement and giovese grape variety that is also used for another excellent
distinction, almost to the point of “snobbishness,” Italian Italian wine, the Chianti Classico. But the difference between
wines for their part are characterized as the wine of the peo- the Brunello and the Chianti is about $30 or more per bottle,
ple. Vino italiano evokes the family (la famiglia) and a big due mostly to later harvesting and longer ageing. So, if you’re
gathering around a long table filled with pasta and a variety like me and find that paying between $50 and $75 for a
of meat dishes with the patriarch at one end and the Nona at Brunello is a bit much, go for the Chianti Classico or maybe
the other. The French may spend a lot of time talking about a Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
their food and wine but Italians spend their time enjoying it!
Italy also boasts many excellent white wines. Its Pinot Grigio
That doesn’t mean that Italian wines are plain and ordinary. and Prosecco from Venetia and the Trebbiano d’Abruzzo are
On the contrary, most of the wines from Italy are rich, smooth among the best, not to mention the Malvasia and Moscato.
and flavorful and as distinctive as other fine wines around But, if you’re ever in the mood for Osso Bucco, go for the
the world. There are about 350 different wine varieties grown Amarone.
in Italy and everybody who has a back yard or garden is sure
to grow grapes to make their very own wine according to an Salute! Buon divertimento!
old family recipe. If you go to Italy and visit a lot of people, Maurice
you’re likely to enjoy an unusual variety of wine.

Major wine producers are mostly in the Tuscany,
Piedmont, Venetia, Napoli and Sicily regions
where some of the greatest wines are made (some
of my Italian friends from other regions may well
protest.) The warm climate and rolling hills slop-
ing gently up and away from meandering rivers
in these regions are perfect for growing both light
and dark grape varieties that produce rich and
fruity wines.

Among my favorites is Amarone from Valpoli-
cella in the Venetia region, made mostly from
Corvina grapes. Interestingly, “amarone” means
“bitter” in Italian, but this full, dry, fruity wine is
anything but bitter. The grapes are harvested late
and allowed to dry for many weeks before extract-

January 2016 Sandoval Living 27

Laurie Benard 1/2 Charles Pierce 1/14 Olivia Morris 1/20
Al Rich 1/3 Olivia Kerr 1/14 Gloria Brown 1/21
Lauren Bott 1/4 Micki Lis 1/15 Cassandra Hajec 1/22
Alana Tiu 1/5 David Nermoe 1/16 Bob Brown 1/22
Joan Follmann 1/5 Sandy Cosher 1/16 Ted Derr 1/24
Art Purvis 1/6 Susan Roytos 1/16 Tracey Mayer-Brooks 1/24
Joanne Jaeger 1/7 Zachary Zivkovic 1/17 Michael Gialanella 1/26
Taylor Nairn 1/7 Katrina Gossic 1/18 Mike Wilson 1/26
Gloria Grego 1/7 Scott Brucker 1/18 Scott DeFilippis 1/26
Paul Rothe 1/8 Howie Smith 1/18 Lisa Rinehart 1/27
Ken Randolph 1/9 Lori Szklarski 1/18 Nancy Yoder 1/27
Tara Golub 1/10 Lee Horan 1/19 Callie Ward 1/29
Barry Yoder 1/11 Mary Williams 1/19 Trevan Figueroa 1/29
Mary Mullen 1/11 Marilyn Kranich 1/19 Christian Saunders 1/31
Nancy Hope 1/12 Ruth Stokes 1/19 Maria Brooks 1/31
Ken Franklin 1/13 Nathan Newhouse 1/20

Roger & Susan Brownfeld 1/15 51st anniversary

Alex & Karen Gomes 1/21 52nd anniversary

Have a birthday or anniversary coming up ?
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28 Sandoval Living January 2016

Time for Some New Year’s (Financial) Resolutions

The countdown to 2016 has just begun. If you’re like many savings account each month into an investment.
… Take advantage of your opportunities. If you
people, you might be mulling over some New Year’s resolu-
tions, such as hitting the gym more, learning a new language have a 401(k) or similar plan at work, take full advantage of
or taking a cooking class. All are worthy goals, but why not it. Contribute as much as you can afford – or at least enough
add some financial resolutions as well? to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered – and choose
the mix of investments that give you the potential to achieve
For example … the growth you need at a level of risk with which you are
comfortable.
… Pay yourself first. Even if you aren’t living “pay-
check to paycheck,” you probably don’t have much trouble … Focus on the long term. In the short term, you
spending your money – because there’s always something might be excused for not wanting to invest. The headlines are
that you or a family member needs, always a repair required typically scary, the financial markets are frequently volatile
for your home or your car, always one more bill to pay. But and the future often looks murky. Yet, if you can look past
if you are going to achieve your long-term goals, such as a the uncertainties of today and keep your focus on tomorrow,
comfortable retirement, you need to invest consistently. So you will find it easier to follow a disciplined investment strat-
before you pay everyone else, pay yourself first by having egy that gives you the opportunity to meet your long-term
some money automatically moved from your checking or goals, such as a comfortable retirement.

www.edwardjones.com …. Don’t be driven by fear. When the market is
down, investors tend to react with fear. Specifically, they rush
Retiring soon? to sell their investments, afraid that if they don’t “cut their
Let’s talk. losses,” they might sustain even bigger ones. If you can get
past this feeling, you may find that a down market can offer
Sam V Mazzotti, AAMS® you the chance to buy quality investments at good prices.

Financial Advisor … Forget about the “hot stocks.” You’ll hear
friends, co-workers and talking heads on television tout
. today’s “hot stocks.” But by the time you might hear about
them, they may have cooled off – and, in any case, they might
2104 Del Prado Blvd Unit 4 not be appropriate for your needs. Forget about “getting rich
Cape Coral, FL 33990 quick in the market” – it probably won’t happen. True invest-
239-772-7575 ment success requires patience and persistence.

… Cut down on your debts. It’s easy to pile up debts,
but a lot harder getting rid of them. Yet, if you can reduce
your debt load even moderately, you’ll free up money you
could use to invest. So look for ways to conserve, cut back
and consolidate – it will be worth the effort.

Making these resolutions – and sticking to them – can help
you as you work toward achieving your financial goals.

Member SIPC This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your
local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

January 2016 Sandoval Living 29

Sandoval Sillies

Submitted by Resident funny guy Tony Henkels

A woman goes to see her Rabbi and asks, "Yankele and Yosele are both in love with
me, who will be the lucky one?" The wise old Rabbi answers, "Yankele will marry
you. Yosele will be the lucky one."

My father said, "Marry a girl who has the same belief as the family." I said, "Dad, why would I marry a girl who
thinks I'm a schmuck?"

A certain little girl, when asked her name, would reply, "I'm Mr. Sugarbrown's daughter." Her mother told her
this was wrong, she must say, "I'm Jane Sugarbrown." The Vicar spoke to her in Sunday School, and said, "Aren't
you Mr. Sugarbrown's daughter?" She replied, "I thought I was, but mother says I'm not."

Jewish Marriage advice: "Don't marry a beautiful person. They may leave you. Of course, an ugly person may
leave you too. But who cares?"

Jewish proverb: "A Jewish wife will forgive and forget, but she'll never forget what she forgave."

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LHiEvAi LnTgHY Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. They concluded that
there was evidence of multiple factors, including delay in
seeking treatment, leading to what one authority, in a com-
ment on this research, labeled the “Merry Christmas Coro-
nary” and the “Happy New Year Heart Attack.”

Written by Sandoval resident Dr Louis Scala Another example of suggestive research is a small but
with Cardiac Care Group provocative case study reported
in a recent issue of The Newslet-
Protecting Your Heart from Holiday Stress ter of the American Institute of
Stress. The investigators found
‘Tis the season to be jolly. The holiday season is traditionally that purchasing six gifts in a store
a joyous occasion, a time of warm emotions when our was associated with an anxiety-
thoughts turn toward gatherings of family and friends for the driven doubling in heart rate
exchange of gifts, food, and companionship. However, there from a resting 69 to a shopping
can be a flip-side to this holiday period. Many complain that 138 beats per minute, compared
the comfort and joy of the season can easily turn into a time to purchasing the same items at
of high stress filled with traffic jams, overspending, home on the Internet which was
overindulging in alcohol and food, unmet emotional expec- associated with a steady heart
tations, and weary irritability. rate of 65 to 67 beats per minute.
Given our penchant for cleverly naming interesting medical
Is associating the holiday season with stress and unhealthy malfunctions, before this holiday season is over a mischie-
overindulgence just another example of Scrooge-like nega- vous journalist writing about cardiac psychophysiology will
tivism? Or is there an empirically-based foundation for being likely discover the “Shop until you drop syndrome.”
cautious about exposure to unhealthy seasonal risks, espe-
cially for those individuals with heart disease. Let’s take a Although epidemiological studies like the ones noted above
look. as well as case studies are best used to suggest connections
rather than to prove cause-and-effect, the studies reported
A 2004 study reported in the respected journal Circulation above and similar studies certainly support the commonly re-
throws some light on the issue. Researchers examined records ported personal experience of being “stressed-out” over the
for 53 million deaths from natural causes over a 26 year pe- holidays, with its unhealthy emotional and behavioral conse-
riod and found that deaths from heart disease peak during De- quences. Research strongly suggests that the dramatic behav-
cember and January, with cardiac mortality spiking around ior changes that characterize the holidays do affect morbidity
and mortality.

Given that many of us including heart patients experience in-
creased stress and unhealthy emotions and may indulge in
unhealthy behaviors over the holidays, what can we do and
advise others to do to better manage harried lives this season?
Fortunately, we have available a panoply of effective strate-
gies for coping with holiday stress and reducing unhealthy
behaviors.

These strategies are as follows:

For Physical Health

• Keep doctor’s appointments. Because of time pressures over
the holidays, many people reschedule medical appointments
or delay seeking medical treatment even when symptomatic.
• Take medications as prescribed both at home and when trav-
eling. Many individuals miss doses over the holidays.
• Limit alcohol consumption. Overindulgence can lead to a
number of problems. In addition to the obvious behavioral
consequences, a heart rhythm problem, sometimes called
“Holiday Heart” can be triggered by drinking too much al-
cohol. And alcohol contains a lot of calories.

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• Moderate food consumption. Adding pounds, developing Are You a
heartburn, and unbalancing diets are all risks of immoderate “Baby Boomer”?
eating.
• Maintain the usual exercise schedule. Exercise is a great &
stress management activity. Because of a perceived time-
shortage over the holidays, shopping may unwisely be given Interested In
priority over regular exercise. (Of course, for those not al-
ready exercising regularly, check with a physician first as be- Running
ginning after the holidays may be a better fit.) Biking
• Get sufficient sleep. Sleep deprivation is harmful at any Golf
time of the year. Tennis
Yoga
For Psychological Health Swimming
Fitness
• Take time to relax. If an individual has a regular relaxation Nutrition
technique such as meditation, continue to practice it. If not, Health
practice a simple meditation technique by simply sitting or Wellness
lying down, closing the eyes, and repeating a pleasant word Financial planning
or phrase over and over with each exhalation, for 10 to 20 and More?
minutes every day. And don’t overlook prayer, which has
physiological as well as spiritual benefits. Then this magazine is just for you.
• Stick to a budget to avoid increased anxiety over credit card
debt and financial stressors. Active Boomer magazine is our newest
• Ask for professional help if needed. Seasonal factors can publication touching on the interests and
contribute to biological depressions such as SAD and other lifestyles of active adults in SW Florida.
psychological disorders exacerbating the usual stress.
• Let go of personal perfectionism. Finding the perfect gift Coming in 2016...
or behaving perfectly is not essential to a happy holiday.
• Let go of relationship perfectionism. Accept the fact that re-
lationships that were not perfect during the year, are not likely
to improve under the pressures of Christmas.
• Have a hearty laugh. A good sense of humor is a wonderful
stress management tool.

Remember that the holidays are
much more than the giving and
receiving of gifts. We often lose
sight of the true meaning of these
holidays. Overemphasis on the
secular and commercial aspects
of the holidays is the major cul-
prit. Although it might seem trite, focusing on the true mean-
ing of the holidays, namely bonding with friends and family
and finding the spiritual meaning in the celebration, are likely
to bring the greatest psychological and physical benefits, with
reduced mortality and morbidity, along with happiness and
spiritual well-being.

This information is for educational purposes only and is
not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or health
care provider. We encourage you to discuss with your doc-
tor any questions or concerns you may have.

32 Sandoval Living January 2016

Water City Grill

1404 Cape Coral Pkwy E
(239) 471-2075

Photos submitted by Resident Pat DeLuca

Water City Grille recently invited a group of Sandoval residents for one
of our monthly reviews. What a special treat! We arrived by limo bus,
thanks to resident JP Morgan and his party bus. Once we arrived, we
were promptly seated, beverages were enjoyed and the food began to ar-
rive. We were treated to a variety of treats served family style. And they
just kept coming and coming!

Pressure cooked chicken, flatbreads, 2 salads, salmon, filet mignon, fried
spaghetti, there was something for everyone. Every time someone said they
were full, another dish was brought to the table. And let’s not forget the
desserts! OMG is about the only thing we could all say. There was not one
person who left hungry!

This great new restaurant is all about Cape Coral. It features black & white
photos of what Cape Coral looked like way back when, and it features color
photos of what the city looks like today. Fascinating to see how the city
we all love has changed over the years! And while the design and decora-
tion of Water City Grill is beautiful, it is the food that will have everyone
coming back again and again.

Comments from the crowd: great food, great atmosphere, great experience;
food and service was outstanding; a new gem; great service, friendly staff,
the desserts were delicious, the filet was like butter, will definitely be back;
try anything on the menu, but the filet and salmon were outstanding; every-
thing was excellent; food and service were excellent, will definitely be back;
loved everything that I tried tonight, 1st time here, loved it and will be back.
Water City Grill earned 2 thumbs up from Sandoval Living! Make sure
you try it as soon as you can. Maybe you’ll see us there!

January 2016 Sandoval Living 33

Saturday, January 23rd from 10 am - 2 pm

We will be hosting Bark for Life in Barkley Park, right here in Sandoval. Bark For Life brings together canines and their
owners to fight against cancer in a fun and unique way.

Bark For Life is an American Cancer Society fundraising event that honors the life-
long contributions of our canine caregivers. It presents an opportunity for people to
be empowered through their canine companion partnerships and to contribute to can-
cer cures through the American Cancer Society.

The heart of Bark For Life events is the relationship between survivors and their ca-
nine companions. Anyone who has been close to a cancer experience and has expe-
rienced the caregiving qualities of a dog is invited to support the American Cancer
Society by registering and fundraising through a Bark For Life event. At Bark For
Life events, human and canine participants find:

• The opportunity to share heartwarming experiences
• New support systems and hope for cancer cures
• New caregiving relationships
• The opportunity to become an advocate for a cancer-free world by volunteering to grow the Bark For Life movement
• Sponsorships involving new businesses and services that offer dog and pet products

We will be holding contests for the dogs and their owners, including prizes for BEST DRESSED ADULT AND DOG,
BEST DRESSED CHILD AND DOG, SHINIEST COAT, BEST KISSER, BEST PUBLIC SPEAKER, BEST TRICK,
WAGGIEST TAIL, CUTEST PAIR, BEST IN SHOW.

Every dog has been a caregiver to their owners, so bring them out to Barkley Park to help support the fight against cancer.

34 Sandoval Living January 2016

The Advice Conundrum let your friend at least finish his story)
and then the listener says something
Submitted by Sandoval resident A David Parks DMD supportive, like, “That must have
I imagine you’ve heard that women are from Venus and men been frightening.” Women don’t tell
are from Mars, and that is certainly true when it comes to tales of woe to get advice at all, and
giving and taking advice. Men from Mars are problem because their minds operate in a care-
solvers. giving mode, advice is not particu-
Say two guys are talking and one is telling a tale of automo- larly appreciated. All most women
tive woe--maybe the steering wheel vibrates at highway want to know is that the listener cares.
speeds. Before the speaker even finishes his story, his buddy
is giving him advice as to what needs to be done to correct When a guy is telling a story and the
the problem. Men don’t necessarily tell tales of woe to get listener is a woman, it’s usually not a
advice, but since their minds operate in a-problem-needs-a- problem. When she offers her support,
solution mode, advice is accepted even if it is not actually most men usually don’t even have a clue what she’s talking
taken. about, so they don’t take offense. The problem happens when
Women from Venus are care givers. If two gals are talking a gal is telling the story and the listener is a man. When he
and one is telling this same tale of automotive woe, her offers a solution, often before she even finishes her story,
friend graciously lets her finish her story (men, listen up-- that’s when things begin to deteriorate.

This situation plays out on a daily
basis between husbands and wives.
We men need to train ourselves not
to offer advice, particularly to our
wives, or to any other woman, un-
less and until she specifically asks
for it.

Here’s the bottom line: Most of us do not want advice. Most
of us are not going to take advice until we realize that we are
in trouble. At that point we may specifically ask for advice. I
liken people to radios. A radio cannot receive the broadcast
signal until it is turned on. People usually will not receive the
advice signal until they are “turned on”. And this is how you
can tell that someone is turned on: They ask a relevant ques-
tion.

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Friday, January 8th Wednesday, January 13 th
Sandoval Men’s Breakfast – This month the men will be going to House A Cruise Presentation -- Sandoval resident Joan Follmann with Cruise
of Omelets. Contact Gary Dobos at 239-282-8823 or see him at the com- Planners will be hosting an informational evening to learn about different
munity center to reserve your space. cruise lines, the differences between them and the available locations for
Where: House of Omelets, 900 SW Pine Island Rd 239-673-7545 that cruise you have been meaning to take. There is something for every
When: 9 am budget, but how do you know which one to choose? Ask the professional.
RSVP to Joan at 901-496-7832.
Friday, January 8 th – Sunday, January 24 th Where: Sandoval Community Center
Music Man -- A sparkling homage to a bygone era, The Music Man follows When: 6 pm
fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River
City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows Thursday, January 14 th
to organize – despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble Sandoval Ladies Luncheon -- This month the ladies will be going to
clef! His plans are foiled when he falls for spirited Marian (the librarian), Coconuts Bar & Grill. Contact Gary Dobos at 239-282-8823 or see him
who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. This award- at the community center to reserve your space.
winning classic boasts rousing marches, barbershop quartets, and senti- Where: Coconuts, 850 Lafayette St 239-541-3221
mental ballads that have earned a place among musical theater’s most When: 12 noon
cherished standards. Tickets $19
Where: Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd Friday, January 15 th
Special Evening of Entertainment -- Back by popular demand, Cindy
Saturday, January 9th Walsh will be entertaining at the Community Center from 7 - 9 pm. BYOB,
Sandoval Community Garage Sale -- you MUST apply for a city permit, hors d'oeuvres will be included. Contact Gary Dobos at 239-282-8823 or
visit www.capecoral.net to fill out a permit. Garage sale will be advertised see him at the community center to reserve your space.
in the paper and gates will be open for visitors to come and check out Where: Sandoval Community Center
what you are selling. Contact Gary Dobos at 239-282-8823 or see him at
the community center with any questions. Tuesday, January 19th
10 Things Investors Should Know -- Sandoval resident financial advisor
Where: the entire Sandoval community Al Rich with Wells Fargo Advisors will be answering all your questions.
When: 8 am - 2 pm RSVP to 239-479-7979.
Where: Sandoval Community Center
Saturday, January 9th When: 10 am
3rd Annual SWFL Nationals Car Show -- Largest car show in Southwest
Florida. Show times are 9am - 5pm. Raising money for The Salvation Army Wednesday January 20th
of Lee, Hendry, and Glade counties. There will be a swap meet, food court, Designer Handbag BINGO -- Benefit for the Regional Cancer Center,
raffles, music and hundreds of original and custom cars from 1900-2016. Cost is $45, seating is limited, so call for your reservation 239-343-6059.
For details go to www.roadhousepromotions.com Where: Water City Grill, 1404 E Cape Coral Pkwy, 239-471-2075
Where: Jet Blue Park, 11500 Fenway South Dr 239-272-1895 When: doors open at 5 pm, bingo starts at 6 pm

Saturday, January 9th – Sunday, January 10 th Saturday, January 23rd
31st Annual Cape Coral Festival of the Arts -- This annual art event Bark for Life -- Bark For Life is an American Cancer Society fundraising
showcases the works of more than 300 juried artists and artisans featuring event that honors the lifelong contributions of our canine caregivers. We
fine art, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, mixed media and much invite you to help fight cancer and celebrate our canine caregivers in a
more. Free admission and parking is provided along with area’s largest fun and unique way. Join us in Barkley Park, along with your canine
collection of art, food and fun for the whole family. The Festival is the sec- friends, for a fun time, contests, vendors and more. Contests will include
ond largest event in the county (after the Edison Festival of Light Parade.) best dressed adult & dog; best dressed child & dog; shiniest coat; best
The festival ranks high in the 200 Best Festivals according to Sunshine kisser; best speaker; best trick; waggiest tail; cutest pair; best in show.
Artists. For more details visit the website at
Where: Cape Coral Parkway between Del Prado Boulevard and Vin- Where: Barkley Park in Sandoval
cennes When: 10 am - 2 pm

Saturday, January 30 th
Community Health Fair -- Sandoval will be opening the gates for this
community health fair. Come by and get a free blood pressure check, vi-
sion screening, info on hearing, dental, fitness, and more. Meet the res-
idents and professionals who can help keep you active and healthy so
that you can enjoy all that Paradise has to offer.
Where: Sandoval Community Center
When: 10 am - 4 pm

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School Calender

2015-2016 District Calendar - The School District of Lee County

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Special Notes: All Jewish holidays begin at sundown the day before First & Last Day of School
they are listed. If Hurricane Make-Up Day is needed January 25: Janu-
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– Professional Duty Day District
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