Manager's Insight

Spring Has Sprung

Please drive safely when heading home or on your travels. We have some residents

who will be leaving soon. But we have more residents staying than ever before. I

would like to say to EVERYONE please prepare for Hurricane season. This is a serious

request and it must be heard. Everyone seems to try and prepare at the last minute.

We have Hurricane awareness packet you can come to the office and pick up.

I hope everyone is enjoying the pool. I do have one request upon leaving the pool area

please close the umbrellas. We want everyone to do their part to keep our property

safe and looking good. This also includes put back chairs that have been moved.

Thank you in advance.

Please join us on April 8th starting at 6:45pm and the movie will start when it gets

dark. The movie will be shown behind the Little Clubhouse. Popcorn will be served

previous to the movie starting. See you all there.

Little Reminders

Cigarette Butts: The Weather is beautiful and residents are out and about. This has

brought to our attention a lot of cigarette butts are being left on the ground. Please do

your part to keep the community clean by picking up your cigarette butts and

discarding of them in the trash can.

Wednesday Meeting: This is a reminder to all residents. Wednesday mornings from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. the office

conducts our weekly staff meeting. We will be available after 9 a.m. for our residents.

Lighthouse Crafters

Spring has Sprung!

Exciting News!!! Our first Spring Craft Show is

scheduled for April 2nd from 8 am to 2

pm in the Community Clubhouse.

All products are designed and hand crafted by our 23

vendors. We welcome your family, Friends, neighbors and the public for an afternoon of

Holiday shopping.

Keep Smiling! Linda Phelps, Coordinator

April Wreath Classes

April 8th

Patriotic Wreath Supplies Needed

* 1- 12" or 16" wire frame * 1- 21 x 10 yd roll of

red/white/blue deco mesh * coordinating pipe cleaners-

white pipe cleaners are perfect too!

* 1 or 2 rolls of wired ribbon

April 22nd

Flower Wreath Supplies Needed

* 1 white Styrofoam disk- round 5"

* 2 small 2" Styrofoam balls *Sue will order the 10" wide

rolls of deco meash pink, yellow, orange, purple the

choice is yours. See Sue to order no later

than April 10th.

Save the Date

Saturday, May 14th Hurray! It's getting to be the time when we start looking forward to the big firework

show. As we all know it takes a lot of work to put this amazing show together. Come out on

Saturday, May 14th for a dance to help support the

show. All proceeds will go to

the purchase of fireworks for the BIG

SHOW!!. What better way to have a

night out and help make an amazing show even more

amazing. Any questions please

call me at 813-546-9181.

Thanks.

Margie & Dave Caster: Want to thank the Sunshine Committee for the lovely bouquet of flowers they received. Also they would like to thank everyone for their thoughtfulness, it was a bright spot in their day. Connie Schutt: would like to thank the Sunshine Committee for the flowers and to friends and neighbors for the prayers, meals, cards and phone calls during her illness. JoAnn Fearick: would like to thank the Sunshine Committee for the gorgeous flower arrangement and all her friends and neighbors for the many cards, potted plants and great food they brought after her surgery. It lifted her spirits during her recovery and was greatly appreciated. This is truly a wonderful and caring community Karyn Yochel: would like to say many thanks to the Sunshine Committee for the beautiful flowers, fruit, and breakfast basket after Don came home from the hospital, and for the beautiful flowers after Don passed away. She would also like to say a special thank you to Judy & Bob Thompson, Laura & Art Pacillo, Ann & Bill Dantuma, Laverne & Bob Van Orman, and Sonja & Bob Krause for their prayers, kindness, and support during this very difficult time, and to those who sent their condolences. She feels blessed and grateful for such wonderful caring neighbors.

HOA NEWS

Your HOA Board continues to sponsor several social events each month. Our social,

entertainment and welcome committees are doing an excellent job to ensure there is something

for all residents. Please let an HOA Board member know if you have a suggestion or

recommendation regarding social events.

We remind you that your HOA Board has less than one year experience in organizing and

managing social events for Southport Springs. We have certainly experienced some let-downs

and challenges during this first year. Overall we are pleased with the entire process and results

regarding social events we have sponsored.

Our HOA meeting for the month of April will be on the 3rd

Tuesday. The date for the

meeting is April 19th

. The starting time remains at 7:00 p.m.

This is the time of year when many of our residents depart for their homes and families up north.

We hope and pray you all have safe travels and a blessed summer. You can keep in touch with

our HOA meetings and activities by checking out the HOA web page at

www.southportspringshoa.com

Our HOA Board thanks you for your words of thanks and encouragement. We appreciate you

and we appreciate your kindness.

Regards,

Barbara Holdridge, HOA President

Schwebach, Sarah April 1

Loyer, Sandy April 1

Barnhardt, Lelia April 3

Froelich, Beverly April 4

Mattson, Bonnie April 4

Sidock, Lois April 4

Eaton, Edelgard April 5

Fowler, Londa April 5

Johnstone, Muriel April 5

Welch, Vi April 6

Caudill, Shirley April 7

Haas, Cheryl April 7

Greene, Helen April 8

Harris, Libby April 12

Hevel, Betty April 14

Jarvis, Jane April 14

King, Carolyn April 14

Gallagher, Agnes April 15

Quartucci, Winnie April 15

Roy, Jancie April 17

Kempker, Tamara April 18

Hummel, Kathryn April 18

Klenert, Phyllis April 18

Shaw, Lauren April 19

Wigand, Donna April 19

Harris, Linda April 20

Hagerty, Diane April 22

Walters, Rita April 23

Whitten, JoAnn April 23

Stevens, Mary April 24

Earon, Nancy April 25

Ward, Sharon April 26

Norvick, Sue April 27

Lucariello, Joyce April 28

Anderson, June April 29

Edwards, Lee April 29

Falco, Dennis April 1

Gallagher, Tom April 1

Shuey , Dennis April 1

Allen, Robert April 2

McGovern , James April 3

Grigelevich, Joseph April 3

Fratus, Richard April 5

Thummel, Doug April 6

Walters, Al April 6

Danes , John April 7

Rekker, Joseph April 7

Fletcher , Allen April 8

Goodwin , Roger April 8

Harlan, George April 9

Ostvolden , Curt April 9

Finneran, Bill April 10

MacDonald, John April 10

Viner , Alfred April 13

Baulch, Douglas April 13

Leadbetter, William April 14

Maiello, Anthony April 15

Naylor , Robert April 17

Jacobs , William April 20

Montpetit, Jacques April 20

Sasser, Don April 21

Baumann , Joseph April 22

Anderson, Jon April 22

Barnett, Steven April 24

Cook , William April 24

Snelten , Cornelius April 27

Anderson, David April 28

Pritchard, Jerry & Barbara April 2

Smedberg, Dale & Laurie April 2

Ward, Walter & Antoinette April 3

Blair, Richard & Carol April 4

Smith, DJ & Mariaelena April 8

Haworth, Jack & Julie April 15

Bartol, John & Lynda April 16

Trent, Martin & Linda April 16

Evans , Bill & Carla April 19

Bowers, Carey & Lyneth April 19

Cherry, Bob & Linda April 23

Jaeger, Steve & Nancy April 25

Keller, Jack & Carol April 25

Collins, Michael & Deborah April 26

Golf Caddy Shack This and That

Monthly Best Caddie Remark! Golfer: " Think I'm going to drown myself in the Lake." Caddy: "Think you can keep your head down that long?"

Spring has Sprung. Winter Leagues are just about over. Watch for Summer league time changes on the board in Golf Alley around May.

The Pro Shop is just about ready to open. A few more final details. Move in date should be by??????????. Waiting on cable, internet, drainage pipe, and few other items.

Granite signs are now installed and complete. I am disappointed we could not get enough Golf Members and Residents to sponsor a hole to beatify with shrubs, flowers, etc. Maybe we will try again in the future. We needed all 18 holes sponsored to make

it a beautification contest with $$$ to the winners for 1st, 2nd,3rd. The 1st annual Vendor Appreciation Tournament was great success.

We raised $3100 for "Thomas Promises Foundation." A BIG THANKS to the Vendors. Everyonr had a good time and enjoyed the luncheon which was provided by Sun

Communities and prepared by Terri and her Leprechauns. I was to especially thank you to my Pro Shop and Marshall staff that volunteered their time to set up and clean

up. Great job guys. I really appreciate all of you. Congratulations to the Souhtport Club Champion for their excellent golf skills enabling

them to take the Honors. Jerry Hiland- Mens Champion

Sue Wampler- Ladies Champion Again, I cannot express the importance of the 90* rule. I still see many golfers not

adhering to this rule. Please respect your course and rules. All par 3's are CART PATH ONLY!.

HANDICAP carts no closer than 15' and never on the greens. Please abide by these rules.

Please fix all divots on Tee, in fairways, and on greens. Do not go inside cart sign boundaries or within 30' of the greens.

Another reminder that all Members and non- Members MUST have a tee time. Make tee times early and pay in advance if after 3 pm. All non-member Resident

golfers with own carts expect to be on the course after 3 pm will be given a bright pink card to hang on their carts with a date and receipt attached to the back

indication they have paid. Greens are continuing to look great and work continues on rest of course.

Thanks and remember to have fun. Happy Golfing Dave Stemen- Pro Shop Manager

Golf Committee

The golf committee is very happy to announce that we had a very good time this year at the Club Championship. There was a good turnout and all the players said that they

had a great time. The men's champion this year is Jerry Hiland and the women's champion is Sue Wampler.

The senior's champion is Keith Campbell. I want to give a real big shout out to Ron Greene for all that he did to pull off the golf tournament and the dinner for everyone at the awards presentation and I want to thank our park manager Terri Passaro for her

support as well. At the golf meeting on March 18th. Everett Holdridge was elected the new President. I want to welcome him and give him all the help that he needs to get settled in his

new position. I hope every member will give him all their support as well. IGM has put some crushed asphalt down on some of the cart paths because in the past when it rained they washed out. This will hold dirt in place the new cart paths are put

in place. IGM is also working on reparing a lot of the old sprinkler heads. Thanks to everyone that supported me for the last 2 years and please give Everett

your full support now.

Ron Hargrove, Golf President

APRIL GOLF COURSE

MAINTENANCE UPDATE

Since October of last year exciting things have taken place on the Southport Springs Golf course. We appreciate the opportunity to list a few of the events that have

happened and we will continue the share with you the changes that will take place throughout the coming year.

The winter transition from native Bermuda grass to overseeded cool season turf was

completed giving the golfers a good surface to play on as well as the pleasing appearance throughout our winter months.

We have replaced all of the bunker rakes, flags, flagsticks, and cups including those on

the practice putting area.

Some the cart path areas that continue to wash out during our heavy rains have been replaced with crushed asphalt to help alleviate this condition.

Weak areas of the greens have been reseeded.

Emergent herbicides are being sprayed throughout the season to prevent more of the weedy grasses from taking hold which will result in better coverage of the Burmuda

grass as the winter grass dies out.

We fertilize any weak areas on the course as needed to improve the health and to encourage the areas to fill in with Bermuda grass more rapidly.

Falling leaves are actively being removed from the golf course.

A herbicide program will begin and continue through out the spring and summer months

for weed control.

The fairways, tee boxes, greens and roughs will be fertilized through the coming season.

Greens will be sprayed with a fungicide throughout the year to prevent algae growth to

keep our greens healthy.

IGM appreciates your understanding and patience as our projects move forward to improve the conditions of our course.

Sincerely, IGM Management

Community Numbers

Regional Manager: Brandon George Community Manager: Terri Passaro 813-782-3800 813-782-3800

Bgeorge@suncommunities.com Fpassaro@suncommunities.com

Community Office: 813-782-3800 Sales: 813-715-7083

Pro Shop: 813-780-7637 Cafe: 813-788-1628

After Hours Emergency #: 877-786-6048

Office Hours: Mon, Tues, Thursday, Friday: 8 am to 5 pm

Wed: 9 am to 5 pm

Lunch: 12 pm to 1 pm Saturday & Sunday(Seasonal): 10 am to 2 pm

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