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September
Landscape Award Winner! Congratulations goes to **1211 Alameda**
Airport Expansion News: For many years, our HOA has been a voice to the PIE Airport in an effort to reduce air traffic noise over our neighborhood. Modern quieter aircraft jet technology and insulated windows has made this more comfortable for some residents, however the traffic volume is increasing because of the popularity of the Tampa Bay region. Due to this popularity, the PIE Airport has plans to expand substantially its number of terminals and daily flights. Mark Sprague, Deputy Director of Operations and Facilities, PIE, talked at the Safety Harbor City Commission Meeting on Monday August 19th. Below is the link to the agenda. City Commission Agenda (granicus.com) Hurricane Season is ramping up! We live in paradise here in Clearwater but on occasion we get a visit from unwanted company..... Hurricanes! Tropical Storm Debby sure made a mess, but at least it was not a full-blown hurricane. We have been so fortunate to have had very little impact for over 100 years. But that doesn't mean you have to assume all will be okay. So, take the time now to check out your trees and look for dead or weak limbs and trim them now. Look around the yard and place items that can be blown around, into an area of protection. Test your generator and have some extra gas ready. Charge up battery packs, flashlights, and maybe get a battery-operated fan for the evening should the power go out and you have no AC. Check the roof and gutters to ensure the water can flow off quickly and look at the downspout area to see that it flows away from your house. If we have to board up windows, let the HOA board know if you need help with your shutters and we will seek volunteers. And finally, if you park a car in the garage, make sure you know how to operate the manual release feature so you can still get your car out, if the power goes out for a while. Call DUKE Energy to report trees near power lines Request Tree Trimming in Your Area - Duke Energy (duke-energy.com) The recent storm Debby has caused several power outages mostly due to tree branches crossing power lines and shorting out the transformer. If you see this happening, please report it at the link above. Pets like Cats and Dogs are not allowed to roam outside the owners yard without a leash. We have had reports of Cats running around the neighborhood. Per state law this is not allowed. If you have a cat and it roams in your yard, please restrain it to that area. Otherwise, Animal services can be called by any resident to have the animal detained. That number is 727-562-4559 HOA Board Meetings September Board Meeting Date Change from September 19th to 7:30 pm on September 26th. ALL ARE WELCOME! Meet at 3261 San Pedro Street Come Join the FUN! Get involved with your HOA! It is a great way to meet your neighbors and make new friends too! And if your child has a "Service Project" assignment this school year, well, your HOA is a perfect place to start. Email us at [email protected] Clearwater Neighborhood Coalition Meeting update 8-5-24 The CNC met this past Monday and here are the highlights: 1. Capital budget of $745M approved by Council. Jennifer Poirier gave a summary of the capital investments for 2024. Del Oro does not have much, but only some side walk repairs. 2. Jayme Lopko, Clearwater Long Range planning made us aware that "artificial lawn turf" requires a permit from the city since it is not grass. A permit process and rules are being worked on. We suggest you avoid this purchase till the rules for care and installation have been established. The ordinance is 9775-24. 3. The police encouraged neighbors to register their home outside cameras with the police department so they can pull video if necessary for a crime scene. See link below for how to do that. (far below) 4. Kate Blaxberg, a friend of several Del Oro Residents announced she is running for the School Board for Clearwater. She has a family of 3 and is passionate about ensuring our schools stay top rated. Good schools mean property values stay high, and our community is enriched by the new talented children. She also plans to tackle social media pressure on children that in some cases has led to bullying and teen suicide. 5. All were encouraged to attend City Council public meetings or to see them on You Tube where you can submit comments. Old News: The Del Oro Groves Community had a Happy and SAFE July 4th Weekend! But keep in mind that although you may find fireworks available for sale in Pinellas County, please be respectful of your neighbors and keep any personal firework shows to small ones and directed only straight up in the air. Bottle Rockets and Roman Candles can cause a fire, and the police will prosecute offenders. Drivers BEWARE: Speeding on San Bernadino by local residents is discouraged. The Del Oro Board is working with Traffic Management to come up with solutions and police will be patrolling this area for offenders. You can help by not speeding. The speed limit is 25mph Electric Bikes and Skateboards: Many children and some adults have been seen speeding through traffic stop signs in the neighborhood. San Bernadino gets a lot of traffic, and this is a dangerous combination! So please advise children to stop at all intersections while riding on an electric or manually powered device. PIE Expansion leads to more Air Traffic Noise: The price of paradise is not just more expensive housing, but is also more air traffic bringing tourist money to our city. However, when they arrive by plane that means more noise. Del Oro Groves does participate in the Noise Abatement Task Force, but your voice can be heard too. Email us at [email protected] to file any complaints and we will deliver that to the next meeting. Here on this link is details of the planned $110M expansion. St. Pete-Clearwater Airport undertakes $110M expansion (baynews9.com) Keep the Lights ON! Trim those trees, it's storm season! Duke Energy is doing some proactive work to prepare for the storm season, as seen along Bayshore Drive. However, for our neighborhood, we have 4 main streets with utility lines in the back yard. If you see something that could cause damage to the power lines, report that to Duke Energy and they will be obligated to respond. The HOA is also notifying Duke on behalf of the community but the customer, like you, has priority. Also, for your trees that are in the yard, now is the time to have some of the weight removed by getting them trimmed up before high winds cause them to come crashing down. Ladies Bunco and Men's Billiards, what a fun time for all! The ladies have been meeting monthly for Bunco night for the past 9 months and now will take off for the summer and restart in the fall. Thank you to all the hosts! he men's Billiard's night is gaining momentum, and we look forward to others joining us at the next event in September at the Family Billiards center located at 1212 Rogers Street in Clearwater and will be on the same night the ladies gather for Bunco. See the Bunco and Billiards tab for more information. Our 3rd annual Classic and Cool Car Show and Pancake Breakfast was a Big Success! This show was the best ever! Beautiful weather, over 36 cars and trucks, and over 100 residents in attendance. A big thank you to our volunteers and to the city officials who came out to enjoy our event. Thank you also to Tom Argue and Tom Mitchell for the many cars added to the collection this year. See photos below. Community Links: Check out our Community Links Section for recommended local dining places, Del Oro Residents who own Businesses, Vendor Testimonials from our residents, and other related information. Security is Fundamental Clearwater Police encourage you to register your home security camera location so they can resolve crimes faster! Residents, if you have a home security camera, that video may be key to helping solve a crime. Now you can register your camera at Home - Clearwater Camera Sharing (connectclearwater.org) The registration helps the police and detectives know that your camera may have helpful information for a crime in our area. Help us keep Del Oro Groves Safer by registering your camera location today! Your 2024 HOA fee was due in January. If you have not paid, you can email us for instructions on how you can use Zelle to [email protected] Or send a check to our PO Box, Del Oro Groves Estates HOA, Inc. PO Box 1426 Safety Harbor, FL 34695 Either way, we look forward to your contribution that helps keep our neighborhood safe and valued. Event Photos Below are more photos of 2023 Holiday Party, Christmas Caroling, Ribbon decorating of Del Oro Groves Mailboxes and Monuments. Also, the Fall Back in Time Gathering, Neighborhood Day and Car Show and Del Oro Park Grand Opening. All of these were key events in 2023 supported by your volunteer Del Oro Groves HOA! 
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2024 Spring Newsletter
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