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ANNUAL TMA ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE INSPECTIONHELPING TO MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF OUR LOVELY COMMUNITY 

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ANNUAL TMA ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE INSPECTIONHELPING TO MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF OUR LOVELY COMMUNITY 

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The TMA Architectural Review Committee (ARC) will be conducting its annual inspection. The inspections will occur December 1 st - December 6 th, 2020.  The teams will be looking for the following and we are asking you to be proactive by providing you some suggestions to your property if warranted.

Bins and other containers must be placed in your garage.  It is a standard and will be enforced.

Are shrubs now tall and dense? Are your plantings healthy, neatly trimmed, and the beds free of weeds Do you have a dead or dying tree? Does your lawn look stressed due to disease or a lack of nutrients?

All exterior home surfaces (roofs, driveways, stucco, etc.) must be kept clean and free of mildew and other stains.

As a friendly reminder, curb-side trash and recycling pick-up must be placed no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening preceding pick-up.

Mailboxes have been a source of neglect in our neighborhood. This standard is still ignored. The Inspection Team will be looking for those not in compliance.

Mailbox Information: If your post needs repainting, it must be white exterior paint with a dark green stripe, preferably (Sherwin Williams "Hunt Club - SW6468" exterior acrylic latex) around the top. Metal post guards are permissible and must be painted white as well. If your mailbox needs replacing, it can be ordered on-line from Flambeauhardware.com or Amazon.com.  The original style is "Flambeau T-R4503WT Standard Classic Mailbox, Rural Style #1, White".   The green address plate can be obtained from The Trophy Case, College Plaza II, 3633 Cortez Rd., in Bradenton.  Phone orders are preferred at (941)758-1313 but can be obtained in person or through their website: trophycasebradenton.com.  The cost is $10.70 (tax included) and shipping is free.  If a mailbox post is shared by two homeowners, the post should be mutually maintained by both homeowners.  Another reminder: architectural review is required whenever anyone proposes external improvements, development, alterations, any landscaping, repair or restoration, to include all exterior painting projects.  The TMA-ARC Procedures and Standards Manual and ARC Request Forms are available on-line at www.taramasterassociation.com.  After signing on, click on the "Community Information" tab (left column), then "Property Information" tab (left column), and select the appropriate ARC documents from the "Forms Folder". Request Forms may also be obtained by contacting Resource Property Management at (941) 348-2912;Fax: (941) 746-7520; E-mail: lakewoodfrontdesk@resourcepropertymgmt.com.  With best regards,Your TMA Architectural Review Committee                                                                                                                                       Rev. Aug. 2020

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From the Desk of Commissioner Vanessa Baugh Manatee County Commission District 5

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From the Desk of Commissioner Vanessa Baugh Manatee County Commission District 5

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Dear Neighbor,
A huge thank you to all the voters in District 5 who voted in this election. It is always a humbling experience that makes me realize just how important being an elected official is. You voted for me to represent you and be your voice. I always let people know that I do not work for Manatee County Government, I work for you, the citizen.
We have many serious issues in Manatee County and rest assured I will have your back to the best of my ability. It is going to be an interesting time as we will have 3 new Commissioners who feel, as I do, that we work for the people. As Senator Scott always said “Let’s get to work” (hope he doesn’t mind me using his motto).
My goals moving forward include: Infrastructure Improvement: meaning roads, water and sewer lines!  Looking at all county departments, regulations, & committees to see how to reduce government Reworking the building code
As always, if I can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Vanessa

Meet the New Commissioners

Commissioner George Kruse, District 7 George Kruse intends to bring a conservative voice to our Board of County Commissioners. He will focus on a small government, limited tax agenda that will protect both the personal rights and the personal capital of the citizens of Manatee County. Much like President Trump on the Federal level, Kruse will add a private-sector view to the Board to ensure diverse, free market views are heard and enacted for the benefit of the overall community.
Kruse will return both transparency and your collective voice to our local government. Too many people in Manatee County feel they have lost a voice in the decision-making process. As a private citizen outside of government himself, Kruse will ensure that we bring discussions out in the public and that everyone in our community is afforded a Bill of Rights to be heard and respected. Kruse believes in open dialogue, fair representation and opportunity for all through inclusive policies.

Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, District 3 As a lifelong resident of West Manatee County, Kevin Van Ostenbridge has witnessed firsthand the challenges and transformation that Manatee County has faced. He believes that we are in a critical time in Manatee County’s history. Van Ostenbridge is devoted to protecting our community’s quality of life, safeguarding beaches and estuaries, fighting tax increases, revitalizing West Bradenton, and cultivating responsible growth; and believes that through these policies, we can keep Manatee County great.

Commissioner James Satcher, District 1 James Satcher’s background and experience give him the unique ability to bring conservative, faith-based values and unmatched passion to tackling the important issues that are shaping our community. Satcher is a pro-life, pro-2nd Amendment, Constitutional Conservative who knocked doors to get out the vote for the “Trump for President Campaign” in 2016. He is in the evening program for professionals at Stetson Law earning his Juris Doctorate. Satcher is a catalyst for change, as a minister, as a businessman, and now as your County Commissioner.Upcoming BOCC MeetingsNovember Tuesday, November 17 – BCC Work Session (to be held at the Bradenton Area Convention Center)DecemberTuesday, December 1 – Council of Governments (4:00 p.m. - to be held at the Bradenton Area Convention Center)Tuesday, December 8 – BCC Work Session (to be held at Blackbeard's Ranch, Myakka City)Thursday, December 10 – BCC Land Use Meeting (to be held at the Bradenton Area Convention Center)Tuesday, December 15 – BCC Regular Meeting (to be held at the Bradenton Area Convention Center)Thursday, December 17 – Planning Commission Meeting (to be held at the Bradenton Area Convention Center)

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The TMA Board approved the removal of the unsightly old wooden fence and the installation of the new fence across the TMA property along Stone River Rd. See the attached pictures. Although this project has taken some time to complete due to weather, COVID-19 issues with material supply, and coordination of the schedule with ASAP Fence contractor, I think we can all agree it was worth the wait. A special thanks to the owner of ASAP for his efforts to get the job done and to the CDD for assistance with ASAP scheduling.

The new fence will improve the appearance of our property and enhance security for the Melrose residents and the Preserve Golf Course. In addition, it will help protect the endangered Gopher turtles identified by the CDD as residing under the FPL electric lines on CDD common property. We should all be proud of efforts made by everyone to improve the community and protect the environment and the endangered species.

TMA Board

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Enclosed is an interesting article written by Pam Eubanks and published in the Observer. Krishna Persaud, the new owner and manager, explains his plans for the golf course and restaurant. It is exciting time for all members of the Tara community as we look forward to the improvements Krishna has proposed.

chansen@resourcepropertymgmt.com

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The CDD has a new district manager. Her name is Jennifer Goldyn. She can be reached for CDD questions at email Jgoldyn@rizzetta.com

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Meeting with new owner of Preserve Golf Course

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Meeting with new owner of Preserve Golf Course

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I met with one of the new owners of the Preserve Golf Course this morning, Krishna Persaud. He is one of the family members who have purchased the course and will be on site overseeing operations for the family initially.  He was very interested in what the community wanted, how he could provide some things that the community wanted, and how the community could help support his new business.  Although the sale just happened last week, the owners expressed an interest in working towards restoring the club to be the centerpiece of our community that it once was, which will involve making some needed changes in the food and beverage operation, and working more closely with the community in general.  Their hopes are that the community will support their efforts when the changes are made, and I offered any assistance from the TMA that would be appropriate.

Krishna will be meeting with other community people of interest in future days and weeks, to get a better understanding of what kinds of things might be possible and where he should be focusing his efforts.  He realizes that there are issues with the golf course itself, but changes may take some time as he is inheriting the club at a very inopportune time...right at the beginning of the low season and in the middle of a pandemic.

In summary, I felt positive about the meeting because we have not had a course owner in the past that was interested in listening to our input or including the wishes of our residents in their planning and decisions.  Hopefully, this will be a new beginning for our club and better things are to come.

Rick Power
Treasurer, TMA

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Tara Masters Association - Public Safety on TARA Boulevard

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Tara Masters Association - Public Safety on TARA Boulevard

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A special thank you to Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and the Public works Dept. who continued to listen to the residents in the TARA community in our attempts to improve safety along TARA Boulevard. Commissioner Baugh met multiple times over the past months with TMA board members, CDD supervisors, and residents to listen to our concerns. She read many letters from all interested parties, on both sides of the Boulevard (TGCC and The Preserve), the TMA Board, and the CDD supervisors.
By working together as a community, with Commissioner Baugh's leadership, improvements have been made; new cross walk warning signs installed at Tara Blvd. and Tailfeather and at Tara Blvd. and Tara Preserve Lane; and right turn signage and arrows have been installed. Great additions to Tara Blvd.
The TMA Board urge all residents to obey the traffic laws, monitor their speed, and watch for pedestrians, especially at the new crossing signs. When you stop at the crosswalks, watch in your rear view mirror too.
Yes, there is more to do and more that can be done.  Again, thank you to all who work together for the betterment of the Tara community. Together, things get done when we work as one."

TMA Board
1/18/2020

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TMA County Request for Stop Signs and Golf Cart Community

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TMA County Request for Stop Signs and Golf Cart Community

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The TMA board has respectively requested action by the Manatee County Commissioners to improve public safety along Tara Streets. Please see the attached letter sent on July 8, 2019.

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Tara Preserve Residents,

A friendly reminder to pet owners. There has been an increased reporting of pet feces littering the lawns, sidewalks and common areas in the Preserve. TMA-ARC Standards reflect that "County Ordinance requires pet owners to remove feces deposited by their animal from any public or private property." In addition, "in the event that any pet kept on the premises shall constitute a nuisanace, the pet owner will be held responsible."

We ask that pet owners be responsible and respectful of their fellow neighbors and residents. Please pick up after your pets. Thank you.

Your TMA Architectual Review Committee
Date: May 28, 2019