BRITTANY BREEZE - AtHomeNet

July, 2012

BRITTANY BREEZE

Issue 10-12

POINT BRITTANY HAS DONE IT AGAIN!

Point Brittany has been awarded the June, 2012 “Community in the Spotlight” from
At-Home-Net, our website hosting organization. Listed below is the article that was written

in their Gazette Newsletter that went out to communities across America and abroad.

Community in the Spotlight - Point Brittany Condominiums

Nestled in the vibrant city of St. Petersburg Florida, surrounded by pristine sunsets and serene
beaches, June's Community in the Spotlight has bragging rights of their own. Point Brittany
Condominiums, awarded the 2011 Association of the Year by Community Associations
Institute - Suncoast Chapter, boasts an active lifestyle in their beautiful region and is proud of the
opportunities they are able to offer residents.

Built in 1968, Point Brittany is the premiere 55+ community in Southern Pinellas County and
features 10, 15, and 18 story high-rise buildings with breathtaking panoramic water views. The
Board of Directors and management exceed expectations with their excellent cooperation and
outstanding dedication to maintaining a high-quality of life within the community. Residents define
the true meaning of community at Point Brittany. They show genuine compassion and care for one
another from remembering anniversaries to leaving a plate of cookies at a neighbor's door.
According to Mr. Allen Darnell, "You are always family at Point Brittany."

This community has many activities and groups that keep residents active, healthy and social.
Activities range from yoga and tai chi to ceramics and art classes. Various groups like: The Men's
Roundtable, Ladies of Point Brittany, The Point Brittany Yacht Club, and The Brassy Brittany
Babes host a variety of monthly, weekly, and daily activities such as: luncheons with guest
speakers, dinner dances, tea parties, and other exciting outings.

Point Brittany's Board of Directors, with residents support, continues to ensure their community
progresses with the changing needs of current and future residents. They use their website as a
key point of communication between residents, committees, and the Board of Directors. Residents
are able to stay informed and communicate in an efficient and cost-saving manner.

Congratulations, Point Brittany on your recent award of Association of the Year, being an
At-Home-Net Community in the Spotlight, and creating a wonderful community for your
energetic residents!

POINT BRITTANY SERVICES

MANAGEMENT OFFICE RESIDENTS CLUB OFFICE

Hours: M - F 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Hours: M - F 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone: 727-866-2655 Fax: 727-866-1685 Phone: 727-867-8533, Fax: 727-906-0465
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

INFORMATION UPDATE - Emergency contact, BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY, HEALTH &
WELFARE - Call to post information on Community
designated voter, alternate mailing address, telephone
number. Channel 96.

NOTARY SERVICES - Contact the office. CHARITABLE DONATIONS - Drop off
SALES & LEASES - Obtain necessary forms.
WORK ORDERS - Contact the office for available unwanted clothing at the Residents Club office.

handyman services. PHOTOCOPY & FAX SERVICES - (For a fee)
DRY CLEANING - Pick-up and delivery upon request.
Our Community TV Channel is:
Must have Visa or MC to open an account.
The Brittany Breeze
Published at Point Brittany Residents Club. LOST & FOUND - Residents Club Coffee Room.
5010 Brittany Drive South FOR SALE - Logo merchandise, Point Brittany
St. Petersburg, FL. 33715
telephone directories, V.I.P. cards, Men’s Roundtable
Production: Allen Darnell coffee mugs.
Circulation: 400
Online at: www.pointbrittanycondominiums.com TRAVEL ASSISTANCE - Print boarding passes and

Published similar vouchers. (For a fee)
Monthly: April-September
Semi-monthly: October-March For cable service call Bright House @ (727) 329-5020

The next issue Deadline for the next
BREEZE is: July 25

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FUNCTION INFORMATION

We welcome “The Duo Chef’s” from The Fountains on Boca Ciega Bay. Executive Chef Josh
Marlowe and Sous Chef Bonnie Morrow will present an exciting cooking demonstration on:

Thursday, July 26, 1 pm,
Residents Club Ballroom

A delectable sampling of three unique dishes will be demonstrated right before your eyes.
Of course, this cannot be accomplished “without a taste of wine” as Julia Child would have said.

Come join us for an afternoon of food and fun.
Please sign-up at the Residents Club by July 23.There is no charge for this event,

but it is limited to the first 100 residents.

Get on the list early, you don’t want to miss out!

SUMMER OMELET BRUNCH

Give the cook a break (at least for one morning) and have breakfast with friends on:

Saturday, August 4, 10:30 am, Residents Club Ballroom

Choose from a list of ingredients to customize your omelet the way you like it. Additional items will
be available to throw the finishing touches on a delicious breakfast. The cost is only $8 per person.

Invite a friend or neighbor to join you. Sign-up and pay at the Residents Club.
You must purchase a ticket in advance, walk-in’s will not be accepted.

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ACTIVITIES & INFORMATION

BOWLING AT TEN PIN LANES CURRENT AFFAIRS TENNIS CLUB
1453 Pasadena Ave. S.
Tuesday ~ 1:30 pm, Garden Room. Monday-Saturday ~ 8:30 am,
Women: Tuesday~9 am, Call Shirley Call Carl @ 409-6358 Tennis Courts.
@ 864-2346
MAHJONGG Call Marlene @ 302-0076
Men: Tuesday~9 am, Call Tom
@ 867-0550 or Art @ 813-489-3021 Monday ~ 12 pm, Garden Room WEIGHT TRAINING
Call Barbara @ 867-5861
BRIDGE Friday ~ 9 am
NEEDLECRAFT GROUP Exercise Room.
Queen Anne Room Call Leslie @ 239-1194
Wednesday ~ 10 am, A/C Room.
Contract: Monday~7 pm Call Laura @ 865-1304 WII GAMES
Call Pat @ 822-0446
POINT BRITTANY Friday ~ 1:30 pm, Tudor
All Players: Tuesday~7 pm YACHT CLUB Room. Call the Residents Club
Call Rose Mary @ 867-4803
Monthly meeting. YOGA
Ladies: Thursday~Noon Call Bill @ 866-0829
Call Rose Mary @ 867-4803 Thursday ~ 11 am, Exercise
REDHATSOCIETY Room. Call Jane @ 656-9478
CERAMICS CLASS
Monthly, call Carole
Tuesday ~ 9:30 am, Arts & Crafts @ 864-4249
Room. Call Debbie @ 544-5215

NEW DIRECTORY

The new 2012 Point Brittany Resident Directory is available. Pick-up yours at the
Residents Club for only $4.

REMINDER

The next Point Brittany Appreciation Night from Papa John’s will be
Thursday, July 19 from 4:30-6:30 pm, Residents Club Lobby.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

12 3 4 5 6 7

8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8;30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis
12:00 Mahjong-GR 9:00 Bowling M/W-* 10:00 Needleworks-AC 11:00 Yoga-EX 1:30 Wii Games-TR Club-TC
7:00 Contract Bridge-QA 9:30 Ceramics-AC 6:00 Fireworks Cruise-PR3 12:00 Ladies Bridge-QA 4:30 First Friday-BR
7:00 Bridge-QA 7:00 Duplicate Bridge-QA

89 10 11 12 13 14

8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis
12:00 Mahjong-GR 9:00 Bowling M/W-* 10:00 Needleworks-AC 11:00 Yoga-EX 1:30 Wii Games-TR Club-TC
7:00 Contract Bridge-QA 9:30 Ceramics-AC 7:00 Duplicate Bridge-QA 12:00 Ladies Bridge-QA
7:00 Bridge-QA

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

4:00 Wine 8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis
Tasting-QA 12:00 Mahjong-GR 9:00 Bowling M/W-* 10:00 Needleworks-AC 11:00 Yoga-EX 1:30 Wii Games-TR Club-TC
7:00 Contract Bridge-QA 9:30 Ceramics-AC 12:00 Aquarobics Lunch-GR 11:30 Baseball Party-TR
7:00 Bridge-QA 7:00 Duplicate Bridge-QA 12:00 Ladies Bridge-QA
4:30 Papa John’s-RCL

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis
12:00 Mahjong-GR 9:00 Bowling M/W-* 10:00 Needleworks-AC 11:00 Yoga-EX 1:30 Wii Games-TR Club-TC
7:00 Contract Bridge-QA 9:30 Ceramics-AC 10:15 Hard Rock-*** 12:00 Ladies Bridge-QA
7:00 Bridge-QA 7:00 Duplicate Bridge-QA 1:00 Cooking Demo-BR

29 30 31 AC = Arts & Crafts P1 = Main Pool
BR = Ballroom RCL= Resident Club Lobby
8:30 Tennis Club-TC 8:30 Tennis Club-TC
12:00 Mahjong-GR 9:00 Bowling M/W-* BWB= Bayway Building TR = Tudor Room
7:00 Contract Bridge-QA 9:30 Ceramics-AC EX = Exercise Room * = Ten Pin Lanes
7:00 Bridge-QA GR = Garden Room *** = Off Property
QA = Queen Anne P3 = Pool 3
PBPG = Picnic Grounds TC= Tennis Courts
PR2 = Pier 2 PR3 = Pier 3

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CLUBHOUSE NEWS

FIRST FRIDAY

at the Residents Club

Take a break from the weekly grind and join your friends for music and fun.
Bring your own adult beverages and we will supply the rest.
Lets get the party started on:

Friday, August 3, 4:30 pm, Residents Club Ballroom

Bring an appetizer to share (if you would like) and your own adult beverages.
The cover charge is only $2 per person.

Sign-up and pay at the Residents Club Office.

WINE TASTING

DID YOU KNOW?

Chilling a wine tones down the sweetness of it. If a red wine becomes too warm, it may
lose some of its fruity flavor. Red wine should be chilled between 55-65 degrees F.

Sunday, July 15 from 4-6 pm, Tudor Room

Bring your favorite bottle of wine priced under $8 for everyone to taste and get in free,
or pay $5 at the door. Cheese and crackers will be on hand for
your snacking pleasure.

Non-alcoholic beverages will be available.

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CLUBHOUSE NEWS

CLEVELAND INDIANS vs. TAMPA BAY RAYS

Join us for another competition between the Cleveland Indians and the
Tampa Bay Rays on:

Thursday, July 19, 11:30 am, Tudor Room

Enjoy hot dogs and other ball park snacks for only $3 per person.
We will test your knowledge of the game with baseball trivia.

Sign-up and pay at the Residents Club by Wednesday, July 18.

AQUAROBICS JULY LUNCHEON

Look in your PB Cookbook and create a salad to share for July birthdays.
If your birthday is not in July, that’s ok, join the morning swim group for a delicious salad

luncheon on:

Wednesday, July 18, Noon, Garden Room

Call or come down to the Residents Club and sign-up. Guests are welcome.
Call the Residents Club for more information at (727) 867-8533.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

DON’T LET YOUR SUNPASS EXPIRE!

June 1-30th is the renewal period for the resident Sunpass. Please remember to take in proof of
residence. You will also need the registration for each vehicle and transponder in your name.

If you need assistance, please stop by the Pinellas Bayway main toll plaza or call 727-893-2671.
Their lobby hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it.
You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it
you can never get it back.
~ Harvey MacKay

Gain the information you need to keep your independence as you age. All seminars will be
presented in the Queen Anne Room at 10 am. There is no charge or sign-up, snacks
will be provided. The next seminar will be on Tuesday, July 17.

Stay Independent, Legal Strategies for Life Long Independence

Presented By: Catherine Blackburn, Elder law Attorney

For additional information, call Bayway Health and Rehab at (727) 865-8959

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HURRICANE INFORMATION

ARE YOU PREPARED?

The active time frame of hurricane season is here. line that estimates the path of the eye of the storm
What is your plan? It is VERY important for all over three-to-five days. The cone shows the
our residents to review their emergency plans. probability of areas being hit by a storm. If St.
How comforting it is to hear how many residents Petersburg is within the cone area, it is wise to
have a plan in place. Marilyn Dipofi and her assume that we could take a direct hit. One
husband say they treat evacuations like a mini three common mistake that so many made during
day vacation and have found a wonderful little Hurricane Charlie was to evacuate to Orlando,
hotel in Tennessee that they enjoy visiting. directly in the path of Charlie. When planning
Marilyn said it best: “We can replace our where to evacuate, plan to stay in areas outside of
belongings but not our lives.” the cone. A better choice in the evacuation of
Charlie would have been Fort Lauderdale or
The National Hurricane Center issues coastal Miami, these two areas were never in the cone.
watches and warnings for tropical storms and
hurricanes that include a cone shape with a thin Remember to tell a family member or friend

when you evacuate and where you are going.

HURRICANE SHELTERS CLOSE TO US

In the event of a hurricane and an evacuation is ordered, you must leave! Owners are responsible
for their units. If you are a seasonal resident, it is your responsibility to prepare your unit in
advance. It is not the responsibility of the Board of Directors or Management and staff’s to secure
your unit before a storm or inspect your unit after a storm. Listed below are shelters that are close
to Point Brittany. Shelters are not comfortable accommodations and should be your last resort!

 John Hopkins Middle School, 701 16th St. S., St. Petersburg. Special needs shelter.
 Campbell Park Elementary School, 1051 7th Ave. S., St. Petersburg.
 Jamerson Elementary School, 1200 37th St. S., St. Petersburg.
 Gulfport Elementary School, 2014 52nd St. S., St. Petersburg.
 Thurgood Marshall Middle School, 3901 22nd Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Pet friendly shelter.
 Gibbs High School, 850 34th St. S., St. Petersburg. Pet friendly shelter.

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RESIDENT INFORMATION

On Saturday, June 23, 2012, a storm started brewing off the West Coast of Florida and seemed
to be confused as to how to proceed. By Sunday many forecasters reported that it would go west
toward Texas. Finally on Monday the 25th the storm became Tropical Storm Debby, missing
Texas completely and practically parking itself off the coast producing very high winds and over
20” of rain before finally moving on and making landfall north of Tampa Bay. There was no time
to prepare, just brace ourselves and hope for the best. Many units experienced water damage
from the strong wind driven rain. While it is said many times, when damage occurs one forgets…

The unit owner is responsible for all damage inside the unit. It does not matter who or
what caused the damage, it only matters where the damage occurred as to who is
financially responsible. Protecting your unit and belongings should be your first priority.
Contact your insurance agent immediately to report the damage. Contact a professional
water extraction company to dry out the unit. While many owners attempt to dry out the
unit on their own, it never really achieves the desired result which is a dry unit not
producing mold.

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night nor Tropical Storm Debby
can keeps Ruth Bussian from her morning workout!

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BRITTANY TRADER

FOR RENT: Bldg. 4, 1 bed/1.5 bath, tile floors, FOR RENT: Bldg.6, 1 bed/ 1 bath, fully furnished,

bamboo flooring in bedroom, 6 month or annual lease. yearly lease, asking $1,000 a month.

Call: (727) 403-9176 or (727) 798-8117 Call Fran: (727) 866-6008

FOR RENT: Bldg. 2, #506, 2 bed/ 2 bath, fully FOR RENT: Bldg.4, 2 bed/ 2 bath, nicely furnished,
furnished, seasonal rent is $1,500 a month, long-term minimum 6 month lease, upper floor, beautiful view,
lease price is $1,300 a month, does not include power new windows.
and phone. Call: (727) 421-1461
Call Lynn: (905) 478-1527
FOR RENT: Bldg.4, 2 bed/ 2 bath, fully furnished,
FOR LONG TERM LEASE: Bldg.4, 2 bed/ 2 bath, yearly lease, asking $1,500 a month.
bright airy corner unit, updated eat-in kitchen, Call Fran: (727) 866-6008
furnished, available now, email at:
[email protected]. FOR SALE OR ANNUAL LEASE: Bldg. 5, 12th
Call Dave: (678) 231-1667 floor,1 bed/1 bath, furnished, spectacular sunset view,
renovated & updated, tile and wood floors.
Call Agnes: (727) 480-6385 or (705) 252-0957

FOR SALE OR RENT: Bldg. 6, 2 bed/2 bath, North
side, new AC, beautifully furnished, underground
parking, sale price is $125,000, yearly rental price is
$1,200 a month, seasonal rental (3+ months) price is
$1,500 a month.

Call: (727) 867-4803

I would like to thank all my friends and neighbors for the cards and
condolences in the passing of my wife, Shirley Mannis. I am truly grateful to

live in such a kind and caring community.
Sincerely, Irwin Mannis

SHARON S. ALLY

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3000 54TH AVE. S.

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LOCAL BUSINESSES

J.C. Automotive JON JOURET

10% Discount off Labor CARPET AND
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for PB Residents
(727) 687-8599
866-0044
SERVING PB SINCE 1993
6101 MLK St. S. St. Pete, 33705

AFTER HOURS Frances G. Jaynal

PAINTING INC. Attorney at Law
Wills & Trust - Probate - Family Law - Bankruptcy
PAINTING & POWER WASHING
Residential or Commercial FREE CONSULTATION - HOUSECALL

____________________________________________________________________ (727) 544-1429

Nolan Goins (727) 455-4029 FREE [email protected]
FL BAR NO. 766291
www.afterhourspaintinginc.com ESTIMATES
Candace Reistrom
REPAIRS & REMODELING KITCHEN & BATH
Licensed Sales Representative
Kitchens - Bathrooms - Cabinets - REMODELING
Medicare
Painting - Wood or Tile Flooring Working in PB since 2004 Insurance

No Job Too Large Or Small BOB OLSON (727) 434-1803
Darlene/Herman [727] 866-0437
Cell (651) 303-9441 VIP MEMBER Always At Home, LLC
Helmut [813] 695-0063
[email protected] Family Style Assisted Living

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water jets. Massages the legs, feet and back. Safe and soothing relief for Arthritis sufferers.
All the calming extras for a spa-like experience. Maximum capacity of 5 residents to
Retractable hand held shower wand. 100% American Made. Installation is included in ensure personalized service in a
the package. Built for safety and durability. family setting.
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