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NEWSLake BernadetteTHE Voice of the Lake Bernadette Community • Volume I, Issue 2 - July/August, 2011

Lake Bernadette NewsJuly | August 2011

© 2011 Lake Bernadette News. All rights reserved. Lake Bernadette News is published bi-monthly, distributed by the U.S. Postal Service free to all residents of the Lake Bernadette community and advertisers. The views expressed within are not necessarily those of the Publisher, the Board of Supervisors, HOA or CDD. Lists are for reference only and do not imply official sanction or recom-mendation by Lake Bernadette News. Editorial submission are welcome. Publisher reserves the right to reject or edit all submissions for length and/or clarity. The Publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions.

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Send in your photos!Email photos to: Graphic Designer [email protected]

This issue’s cover photo contest winner: Chris Black

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A special Thank You to Publix for their support of Lake Bernadette community.

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Publisher’s Letter:

Hello Neighbors & Friends

W y name is Nina

Martinez, your NEW

community newsletter editor.

Cindi Matter is still the publisher,

but I have taken over the

responsibility of all editorial. I

am excited and ready to embark

on this new journey with you.

I look forward to watching the

community grow and come

together. Each issue we feature

resident stories, wedding & birth

announcements, community and

social events, school happenings

and more. Also, keep in mind

the Lake Bernadette logo contest

has been extended. The winner

receives a $75 gift certificate to

the restaurant of their choice

and artwork will be displayed

in the next issue! Lastly, send

in your photos - it could be on

our next issue’s cover! Send your

submissions or questions to

[email protected].

Thank you and enjoy the rest of your summer!

Nina Martinez,

Editor

For Advertising Information CallOffice: 813-991-0323

Lake BernadetteNEWS

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ContestResidents of Lake BeRnadette!

Get creative and help us create a Lake Bernadette logo. Think about representing

golf, the lake and the letters L.B.

Send your entries to: [email protected]

or drop off artwork at the Clubhouse.

Prize: $75 gift card to a restaurant of your choice.

Winner and all entries will be announced in an upcoming issue of the Lake Bernadette News!

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eventsCaLendaRRegularly Scheduled Chamber Meetings & Events:

First Tue. of month12 Noon: Ambassadors Meeting5-7PM: Chamber After Hours, Various Venues

Second Tue. of month 12 Noon: Executive Board Meeting, Chamber Office

Second Wed. of month 9:00 AM: New Member Orientation

Third Tue. of month 3:30 PM: Board of Directors Meeting

Third Wed. of month8:00 AM: Citizen of the Month, Exciting Chancey Road Christian Church

Third Wed. of month 12:00 Noon: Lunch & Learn

Third Thur. of month5:00 PM: Mixer (Hosts’ Venue)

Fourth Thur. of month7:00 AM: Breakfast, Golden Corral (unless otherwise noted)

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mon. 4thHappy Birthday AmericaChamber Closed

Tues. 5th 12 NoonAmbassadors LuncheonSponsored by CF Industries Zephyrhills Chamber Office

Tues. 5th 5-7 PMChamber After HoursPin Chasers. 6816 Gall Blvd. Zephyrhills

Tues. 12th 12 NoonExecutive Board Meeting Chamber Office

Wed. 13th 9 AMMember OrientationZephyrhills Chamber OfficeAll members welcome

Thur. 21st 5 – 7 PMChamber MixerHeritage Park. 37135 Coleman Ave, Dade City

Tues. 19th 3:30 PMBoard Meeting Chamber Office

Thur. 28th 7 AMChamber BreakfastBloodNet USA @ Golden Corral, 6855 Gall Blvd. Zephyrhills

august

Fri. 1st Chamber Annual Committee. Accepting nominations for Community Awards

Sat. 2ndAmbassador’s Luncheon.sponsored by CF Industries

Fri. 8th6 PM City Council Meeting.City Hall Council Chamber

Sat. 9th12 Noon Executive Board Meeting. Chamber Office.

Sun. 10th9 AM Member OrientationChamber Office, (Board/Amb please attend)

save the date!

Thur, September 15th6:00 - 9:00 PMThe Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce PresentsThe Emerald City * There’s No Place Like HomeAnnual Community Awards and Membership Banquet

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Community Development District (CDD)REsidENt BOARd MEMBERs

Chairman - Bob RobertsonVice Chairman - Gary GlassmanChris Black, Elain SebastianMichael Berman

Clubhouse Manager - Dan NesseltPhone: 813-788-7690Fax: 813-780-9819Email: [email protected]

District Manager - John RicciardiPhone: 813-991-1116 x102Email: [email protected]

Clubhouse HoursDaily: 5:30am-10:00pmOffice: 9:00am-5:00pmMain Pool: 9:30am-4:30pmCabana Pool: 9:00am-9:00pm

HomeownersAssociation (HOA)

BOARd OF diRECtORs

President - Jim BurnsVP/Treasurer - John FlemingSecretary - Brigid Bauman

Property Manager - Lloyd RialsPhone: 813-263-5905Email: [email protected]

Design Review BoardChairman – John MooneyEmail: [email protected]

HOA Website:www.lakebernadettehoa.com

Lake BernadetteNewsletter5410 Golf Links BlvdZephyrhills, FL 33541Phone: 813- 788-7690Email: [email protected]

Neither the CDD nor Association endorse or recommend any advertiser in this newsletter.

[Community news]

our first newsletter arrived on time in May and from initial reports is a tremendous success. Comments received are

overwhelmingly supportive. I want to publically again thank Brigid Bauman for her support and help putting the newsletter together. By the way, she is your HOA Secretary.

As I thought about what to write for this July newsletter, I was reminded that we have many new families in our community and some “old” news is in need of “repeating”. So here goes.

I am continually amazed at how fast we are maturing and developing. This is truly a beautiful community. Unfortunately, there are a few residents who refuse to be good neighbors and residents which make our streets dangerous for our children, walkers and handicapped. I cannot impress enough on all of our residents and their guest that the speed limits on all side streets in Lake Bernadette should never exceed 20 MPH. Some are even posted below that at 15 MPH. That includes Montford Drive, where impatient drivers pass those maintaining a safe speed. Folks, arise ten minutes earlier so you can safely navigate our residential roads at a safe speed. This is extremely important during school times as I have witnessed drivers recklessly passing while our children wait for the school bus. Your HOA will be again asking the Pasco Sheriff to do speed checks and ticket speeders. Be considerate.

I also want to remind all of our residents that street parking in Pasco County, which includes Lake Bernadette, is illegal and prohibited unless specifically posted. As you enter our community on either end of Golf Links Blvd, please note the signs posted at both entrances clearly indicating: “No Parking on Any Street”. Street parking adversely affects traffic flow, mail delivery, and restricts the free flow of emergency vehicles. I know no one wants to be responsible for a death because an ambulance or fire engine could not navigate a blocked or congested street. It’s the law! Any resident may call the Pasco County

Sheriff dispatcher at 813-929-1204 to report violations and request a Sheriff Patrol ticket the violator. Callers may even remain anonymous. You may even take the license plate and report the violator as a reckless driver. This information is then inputted into the county vehicle database.

I must again remind residents that parking in the driveway in such a way that restricts the free flow over sidewalks is a violation of county law. Handicapped people and our children must have free access to sidewalks to prevent them traversing into the streets to go around an inconsiderate neighbor who blocks sidewalk access. It only takes a minute to ensure the sidewalk remains clear. Please be considerate and leave room to transit the sidewalk.

We recently were notified that our Design Review Board Chair, John Mooney, is moving out of state. We are desperately in need of a resident, or two or three, who would like to volunteer to help with requests for modifications and improvements to existing property. The job is not too difficult; requiring the ability to follow established DRB Guidelines. The HOA is even empowered to offer the DRB Chair a small stipend for each request undertaken. Come on folks, we need someone with a little savvy and common sense. If interested, email us at [email protected].

Before I sign off for this issue, I have received a couple of complaints from residents about the discharge of firearms in and around our community. If a resident feels someone has discharged a firearm illegally and endangers residents, immediately call the Sheriff (813-929-1204) and they will dispatch a deputy without delay to investigate.

Your HOA and CDD Boards welcome your feedback. Drop us a line at [email protected].

Respectfully, Jim Burns - President, HOA

HOA President’s Message


By Lloyd Rials, General Manager Lake Bernadette HOA

[Community news]

i get calls that range from can I have a pet pig to can we have a birthday party with a

rental pony? The answer to the first question is “no” and the answer to the second question is “yes”. Harken to the words of the Lake Bernadette Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions, and Easements:

“Section 9. Livestock and Poultry; Pets. No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept at any Residence, except that dogs, cats or other household pets may be kept, provided that they are not kept, bred, or maintained for any commercial purpose, and that no more than two animals per

dwelling unit are maintained at any one time. Animals shall not be allowed to roam but shall be kept leashed. Pet Owners are responsible for retrieving and disposing of their pet’s deposits. Animals shall be prohibited from the Association Property.” Emphasis added.

It is interesting that although the number of pets is clearly set forth, there is no limitation on the size and breed of dog or cat perhaps meaning that even if your dog is of a size that it can be saddled and ridden, it fits within the Declaration’s license. How about a Burmese Python? Your Association would argue that snakes are not a “household pet” by common parlance and therefore are not permitted.

Enough funky definition arguments, let’s get down to the real nitty-gritty with pets - this would be pet owners who are so selfish and inconsiderate that they would intentionally leave their pet’s deposits on the lawns of their neighbors or the Association’s common property and/or allow their pets to roam free in neighborhoods. The Declaration recited above is pretty clear on this kind of behavior – sad that some among us would need to have such a rule in writing.

For those who think nothing of allowing their pets to defecate on the property of others, the Association has recently purchased very nice looking signs to remind them that this practice

is not only against our rules but is a health hazard as well.

What works best when someone is walking their dog and allowing it to defecate on your lawn? Let’s be honest about this. Calling the Sheriff doesn’t work. Calling Animal Control doesn’t work – all you get is a message that they are understaffed. Your property manager isn’t going to do anything but maybe write a letter to the offender. The only thing that seems to work is confrontation. The pet owner who is so selfish and inconsiderate as to allow their pet to foul your property is betting that you don’t have the nerve to come out and speak to them about it.

PEtS at Lake Bernadette

Lake Bernadette, besides being a great neighborhood to live in, is very dog friendly. One of the many pleasures for folks who like to take walks on the many sidewalks of Lake Bernadette is the greeting of other residents who are walking their dogs. We have many different breeds of dogs of all sizes in our community and all of them are very friendly. Part of the responsibility of residents who walk their dogs on common ground is the disposal of their pets “calling cards”. The overwhelming majority of residents are considerate and clean up after their dogs. On the other

hand, there are a few residents who are not as considerate and neglect to clean up after their dogs. Besides being inconsiderate, not cleaning up dog wastes creates a health hazard to all of us. We should all keep in mind, that, as residents, we are all in the same community, and what each of us does affects the rest of the residents. This is especially true in the common areas.

Your CDD and HOA are doing their part to keep up the high standard of living we all enjoy. The residents also need to pitch in to keep that level

high. With small individual efforts, residents can help by cleaning up after their dogs and by keeping the various periodicals that are distributed on a regular basis in the front of their homes picked up. While many residents consider these periodicals to be annoyances, that is no reason for them to “foul their own nest”. Thankfully the majority of residents take pride in their homes and community. Let’s all try to keep Lake Bernadette a great place to live and a place to proudly call home.

- John Fleming, HOA VP/Treasurer


q Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days

q Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days• non-perishable packaged or

canned food / juices• foods for infants or the elderly• snack foods• non-electric can opener• cooking tools / fuel

• paper plates / plastic utensils

q Blankets / PilloWs, etc.

q clothing - rain gear/ sturdy shoes

q First aid kit / Medicines / PrescriPtion drugs

q sPecial iteMs - for babies and the elderly

q Flashlight / Batteries

q radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio

q telePhones - Fully charged cell phone with extra battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set

q toiletries / hygiene iteMs / Moisture WiPes

q cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards - Banks and ATMs may not be available for extended periods

q keys

q toys, Books and gaMes

q iMPortant docuMents - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag - insurance policies, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc.

q tools - keep a set with you during the storm

q Vehicle Fuel tanks Filled

q Pet care iteMs• proper identification / immunization

records / medications

• ample supply of food and water

• a carrier or cage

• muzzle and leash

Extracted from National Weather Service, National Hurricane Center, Preparedness Guide www.NHC.NOAA.gov

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BINgOCDD members only. Ages 18+, Meets the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month. Time: 7pm.

BOOk CLuBMeets the 3rd Thursday of the month. Time: 7pm. For more info, contact Joann Strickland at 813.780.6683.

COFFEE HOuRHomemade goodies, sugar-free items, coffee and tea for $2. Saturdays at 9:30am.

JAzzERCISECardio, strength, and stretch moves for a total body workout. Monday and Tuesday evenings. Time: 6-7pm. For more info, visit www.jazzercise.com

LILACS & ROSESRed Hat Society. For more info, contact Lois Hayden at 813.780.8430. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

MOvIE NIgHtFirst Friday of each month. Time: 6-8:30pm. Kids ages 5-12 years enjoy a great movie, pizza, snacks and soda. For more info, contact the clubhouse at 813.788.7690.

POkER, CARDS & gAMES

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Meets the last Friday of each month at 7pm.

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[Community news]

it is a common myth that Spanish moss is a parasite and that it kills trees. In fact it is an air plant that finds suitable habitat

in trees when the canopy is open enough to allow in enough light. It is further encouraged by the presence of dead wood in the tree that provides nutrients as rain water descends along the branches and twigs. It can present a problem when it gets extremely thick. Not only will it block sunlight, but it has an amazing capacity to absorb water. The extra weight in a storm can cause branch breakage.

Wikipedia describes it as follows: “Spanish moss is an epiphyte which absorbs nutrients (especially calcium) and water from the air and rainfall. Spanish moss is colloquially known as an “air plant”. While it rarely kills the trees it lowers their growth rate by reducing the amount of light to a tree’s own leaves. It also increases wind resistance, which can prove fatal to the host tree in a hurricane.

Spanish moss is used as mulch especially in indoor container plantings. It can be collected for use around trees and as mulch around landscape plants in the yard. Nutritionally, it is equivalent to a 3-3-3 fertilizer. The original Model-T Ford used it as seat cushion stuffing, and during WW2 when cotton was in short supply, it was used as wound dressing due to its great absorbency.

Of course, ones real concern should be for the health of the trees. Spraying the moss with an approved copper-based liquid can damage new growth and even then, you just have black, dead moss hanging in the tree. And of course, since it wasn’t killing the tree, the tree won’t be in any better shape. It is wise to remove heavy accumulations to prevent branch breakage in a storm but dead wood within the tree canopy won’t be solved except by proper pruning.

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[sChooL news]zEPHyRHILLS H.S.6335 12th St. Zephyrhills, FLPhone: (813) 794-6100zhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/

important dates

August11 12th Grade Orientation 5-7pm12 9th Grade Orientation 5-7pm15 Teacher Planning Week (August 15-19) 16 10th & 11th Grade Orientation 8am-3pm22 First Day of Classes for Students

September1 Open House 6-8pm5 No School - Labor Day10 ACT Test 16 Drive Smart 4 UR School - Dick Jarrett17 Drive Smart 4 UR School - Dick Jarrett23 Progress Reports ZHS is now a SAT/ACT Testing Site

dual enrollmentDual Enrollment registration begins on August 1, 2011 at the PHCC Dade City Campus. Mrs. Moore will be there to assist from 8 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Registration will continue until August 22 but courses will become less available the longer students wait. Students must register at PHCC for all ZHS Dual Enrollment courses as well!

what is dual enrollment?

In Dual Enrollment, students enroll in approved college credit courses working through Pasco-Hernando Community College and receive college and high school credit while still in high school. These courses provide options for students ready for additional rigorous learning opportunities. Students can attend classes at the PHCC campus as part of their regular high school schedule.

who Can participate? High school students can participate in the program after meeting all of the Dual Enrollment qualifications. Students must have an unweighted GPA of 3.0 and meet test score requirements. Students MUST provide their own transportation.

how do i Register?Students can register and complete an application and have their parents’ and school counselor’s approval. Students must have a 3.0 unweighted GPA to take academic classes. Students must have an acceptable standardized test score from the FCELPT, SAT or ACT. See your guidance counselor.

Website for schedule: www.phcc.edu/schedule

To see Summer Reading Lists and Summer assignments visit website. zhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/

RAyMOND B. StEWARt MIDDLE SCHOOL38505 10th Ave. Zephyrhills, FL

Phone: (813) 794-6500rbsms.pasco.k12.fl.us/RBSMS

Cheerleading tryoutsCheerleading tryouts will be held August 29th to September 1st in the cafetorium. These tryouts are closed to the public.

The times for tryouts are as follows:

Monday 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.1. Teach/Learn the cheer 3:00-4:152. Show the 3 Jumps 4:15-4:30Tuesday 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.1. Practice the cheer 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.2. Practice jumps and original cheer (this cheer is made up by the participant) 4:00-4:30Wednesday 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.1. Practice both cheers and jumps 3:00-4:152. Receive number order for tryouts

Thursday September 1, 2011 will be tryouts. We will begin promptly at 3PM. Questions - Contact Debra Stacy at (813) 794-6500.

volleyball tryoutsVolleyball tryouts will be held starting August 22nd (1st day of school) to August 25th from 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Parents must pick up athletes on time after tryouts. To tryout you must have completed the following:

Have a current physical on an FHSAA form. Physical are good for one year.

Questions - Contact Coach Holifer or Coach Stacy at (813) 794-6500.

football tryoutsFootball tryouts will start on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 3:00. Students may arrive as early as 2:30 and must be ready to start at 3:00. Practice will end at 5:00, with all students picked up or off campus by 5:15.

If there are any questions about dates or requirements, you may access all information needed on the school’s webpage (rbsms.pasco.k12.fl.us) then go to the Athletics link. There you will find all of this information as well as the link to the FHSAA participation packet.

NEW RIvER ELEMENtARy SCHOOL4710 River Glen Blvd.

Wesley Chapel, FL 33545Phone: (813) 346-0500

nres.pasco.k12.fl.us/new_River

place programFrom June 6 – Aug 18th from 6am – 6pm. Registration is at the school. It is $20 nonrefundable sign up and then $55 a week. Please call 813-346-0592 for more information.

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[ sCouts ]

Boy sCouts

We ArePack 77!Anyone interested in joining Boy Scouts from Lake Bernadette community can come to the Church where we meet on Mondays 6:30pAddress: First Presbyterian Church5510 19th St. Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Cubmaster ~ Ted BommerBear Leader ~ James StittBear Assistant Leader ~ Katrina StittBear Assistant Leader ~ Amy Christopher We have boys from Tigers to Webelos, which would be 1st graders to 4th graders. We also have access to older Boy Scout Troops

Summer Fun Meeting at the Water Park in Zephyrhills on July 9th, 9am-12 noon.

giRL sCouts

Prepare this Summer, Have A Troop by Fall!

girl Scouts of West Central Florida (GSWCF) is seeking Seven Oaks residents to be

troop leaders for Seven Oaks girls. Both men and women over age 18, to volunteer as positive adult role models. Troop leaders facilitate activities meeting the contemporary needs of girls, and make a lasting impact by helping build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

GSWCF works in close partnership with troop leaders to deliver the information and support needed to help girls unleash their potential. As part of its commitment, GSWCF offers a flexible schedule of in-person and online trainings for all troop leaders, assisting them in

developing their skills and learning about the Girl Scout program. By completing all required training this summer, leaders can have a troop as early as this fall!

In addition to troop leaders, GSWCF is seeking volunteers to fill a variety of other positions. Volunteers are needed to work behind the scenes to support troop leaders, or to train other volunteers. Volunteers are also needed to work directly with girls as event directors or program facilitators at local Girl Scout camps. The possibilities are endless! No matter the position, Girl Scout volunteers gain valuable job experience, hone leadership skills, participate in their community and, ultimately empower and inspire girls.

uPDAtE: The Cookies from Home program

allows customers to purchase cookies for military men and women serving in combat zones overseas. Support the Troops sends the cookies and

other necessities postage-free for the Girl Scouts. More than 50,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies were donated through the 2011 Girl Scout Cookies

from Home program.

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Animal services Denise Hilton - Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (813) 929-1212

Code Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (727) 847-8171

Customer service Heather Grimes - Performance Development Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (727) 847-2411

Emergency services and Fire RescueAnthony Lopinto - Director / Fire Chief . . . . (813) 929-2750

Engineering servicesJames C. Widman, P.E. - Director/County Engineer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (727) 847-8140

Health departmentDavid R. Johnson, M.D., M.S., M.H.A. - Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (727) 861-5250

Pasco County school BoardHeather Fiorentino - Superintendent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (813) 794-2000

Paving Assessment David Brown - Project Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (727) 834-3601

Property AppraiserMike Wells - Property Appraiser). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (352) 521-4433

Road and BridgeMichael Garrett, P.E. - Public Works Director). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (727) 847-8143

sheriff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (727) 847-8143East Pasco Dispatcher: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (813)-929-1204

stormwater Management . . . . . . . . . . . (727) 834-3611

survey Hardoowar Singh, P.L.S.M., County Surveyor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (727) 847-8140

tax CollectorMike Olson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (352) 521-4360

Utilities servicesBruce E. Kennedy, P. E. - Assistant County Administrator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (727) 847-8145

Veterans servicesWilliam S. Klinger - County Veterans Service Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (727) 834-3282

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realty CornerBy Peter K. Murphy, MBA

It’s not been easy living in Lake Bernadette. You’re all too familiar with the highs and the lows of the housing market and for a long time you’ve been at rock bottom. But things might be looking up for Residents of Lake Bernadette.

Over the last 6 months, 25 homes have sold in your fine community. The median sold price over this period has been a dismal $61 per sq.ft, and since the median sized home is 2,014 sq.ft, 25 lucky buyers now own Lake Bernadette real estate for a median sold price of $122,000.

But the trends are looking up. There’s been a steady increase in the number of homes sold each month for the last 6 months. Short sale activity is way down - only one Short Sale has closed over the last 6 months. And although the majority of sales are still Foreclosures (14 in total), 10 sales over the last 6 months were Conventional. Granted, most conventional sales were probably old foreclosures that were purchased by investors and flipped, but whoever is responsible for stabilizing the economy - whether investors or owner occupants - we’ll take it!

Prices have also been heading up. They’ve been as low as $53/sq.ft and as high as $74/sq.ft, but the general trend is increasing. That means you should expect to see appraisals without the dreaded “declining market” emblazoned across the front before too long. That’s a welcome relief for any community.

Here’s something we don’t like - the average days for a property to sell is also increasing. It’s up to 157

days over the last 6 months which says that the housing market is still not as free-flowing as it should be. Our goal is to see increasing prices, increasing sales, and days to sale of around 100 - then we’ll have reason to believe that the market is really kicking along.

Recovery in the Tampa Bay housing market won’t come evenly. Some communities will start to stabilize and increase even while other communities continue to bump along the bottom. But there are signs over the last 6 months that we’ve met the bottom and are slowly... slowly coming back in Lake Bernadette.

It’s not going to be overnight, it’s not going to be without declines here and there, but the Lake Bernadette housing market might be on the mend! Sincerely,

Peter K. Murphy, MBAReal Estate Consultant/CEO

Lake BernadetteRealty Update


[CLassifieds]RESIDENt CLASSIFIEDS: Lake Bernadette residents can list items (with the exception of real estate – which may be listed under Business Classifieds for $39) for sale and/or services needed at no charge. up to 45 words. For your convenience, classifieds may be send via email to (LB Classifieds:) [email protected]. LB news reserves the right to revise, reclassify, edit or refuse any classified advertisement. Personal

information, such as name and address, is required for submission but will not appear in the classified listing unless requested. Classifieds will be accepted and posted from non-Lake Bernadette residents but only after payment of $15 is received. For further information, call 813-991-0323 or email [email protected].

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FOR SALE 1999 Lexus ES300 $5000 Firm, Runs Great! 183,000 miles, All Leather in good condition, Power everything and works, 2nd owner, we have all the service records. Contact David or Denise 907-8343.

FOR SALE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING Autographed Hockey Stick. MUST SEE to make offer. Call 813.994.3743.

FOR SALE: Graco Lovin’ Hug Swing Like-new condition, still have the original box. This swing is in Hamilton print which is gender neutral. The swing is still sold in stores, asking $70. Please email Ami at: [email protected] for more information.

FOR SALE: Evenflo Triple Fun Exersaucer-Jungle In excellent condition, still sold in stores! For ages birth-24 months, so it grows

with your child. Asking $60. Please email Ami at: [email protected] for more information.

For Sale Body Shower Interaktiv Body Shower- $500 obo. New in box never used, Interaktiv Body Shower 06549000. E-mail to [email protected]

For Sale $100 Audio Tower by Bell’O AT423T 4-Shelves. Great Condition. E-mail to [email protected]

FOR SALE: Orange lake timeshare located in Kissimmee Fl., sleeps 8, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath full kitchen, dining room week 28, price $7500. Close to amusement parks, activities on grounds. call 907-6317

FOR SALE: 150 pcs bronze ware diner set-cherry handles, wooden case $125. call 907-6317.

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Teacher/Tutor State certified elementary ed. teacher (M. Ed. in K-12 ESE and Art) tutoring, test preparation, summer enrichment & art lessons for K thru grade 6, $30/hour or $50 for 2 sessions Jen Smith 813.293.0692 [email protected]

Honor roll student looking for summer babysitting job. Club and pool access. Day or evening hours. $10 an hour. 407-417-7136 or 813-713-9086.

If you want an efficient, energetic, trustworthy, loving grandmother to care for your child, please call me. I’ve been caring for my grandchildren for 12+ years. Now they’re in school and my nest is empty.

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