So from June 1st through November 30th we have to keep an eye on the Atlantic and on the Gulf so we will know what is brewing! The storm predictions for the 2015 season say there will be less storms than usual, but as everyone who lives in Florida knows, the weather "experts" are not always spot on, the science of weather predicting relies on "Mother Nature" and she certainly has a mind of her own.
Everyone needs to be prepared and have a place to go in the event Aripeka West must be evacuated. Aripeka is a Mandatory Evacuation Area and if Pasco County issues an Evacuation Order we all must head for higher ground.
If you will require Special Assistance to evacuate, you must plan for this in advance. Pasco County provides a shelter program for those residents requiring special medically related care. Special needs shelters will be available for persons requiring more skilled medical care than available in a public shelter but not requiring an acute care facility such as a hospital. If this type of extended care is needed, contact Pasco County Emergency Management office at 727-847-8959 to be considered for registration into this program.
There is only one Pet Friendly Shelter. It is the Fasano Regional Hurricane Shelter located 11611 Denton Avenue Hudson Your pet(s) must be in a crate, and you will need to bring food, water, medications and proof of vaccinations.
Other shelters will be opened on an as needed basis. This is a PDF file and you will need Adobe to be able to open the link.
SunWest Park...
The Grand Opening at SunWest park has been delayed and it was not open for Memorial Day weekend as we had hoped it would be. They are now shooting for the 4th of July. This from their official Facebook Page.
SunWest Park will not be open Memorial Day weekend. We are still working hard on dialing in all of the details and amenities. Mark your calendars for a 4th of July Grand Opening! Amenities will include beach volleyball, wake boarding, inflatable water park, kayaking, paddle boarding and more fun on & off the water for the whole family!
Be sure to "Like" their page so you can keep up with the opening dates.
Scalloping...
Scallop Diving
Scallops are just one of the delicacies you will find in the waters along Florida's Nature Coast. The beautiful thing is how easy scallop diving can be, especially in the shallow waters of the Gulf Coast.
These tasty bivalves prefer clean water, which makes finding them that much easier. There are several ways to search for scallops, but snorkeling and diving are two of the most popular pastimes for residents and visitors to Florida's Nature Coast.
 The most common method is to don a mask and snorkel and either wade out to a grassy flat from the beach, or boat to a shallow spot offshore. If you snorkel along the top of the water and look down in the grass, you will notice scallops by the blue eyes that seem to be peering from a tiny opening in the shell.
Then it's just a matter of diving down to grab the scallop from its perch in the grass bed. You get your scallops, your exercise and a suntan all at the same time!
Scallop diving is regulated by the State of Florida and is open from the Pasco-Hernando county line, north along the Gulf Coast to the Mexico Beach Canal in Bay County. Full scallop diving regulations can be found at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website. The much anticipated season runs from June 27 – September 24 this year.
Florida's Nature Coast has many activities that result in delicious meals, but scallop diving may be the most fun for the whole family...naturally.
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Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative has just completed replacing all of the transformers in Aripeka West. They have been busy the last few months making upgrades to the electrical service in the Aripeka area. Though you may have been little inconvenienced by power outages while they were making the changes to each transformer, the newer equipment should make your service better. Flag Day...
June 14th is Flag Day, so show your pride in our country by displaying you flag on Flag Day! It would be nice to see the American Flag displayed in every yard throughout the Park.
Aripeka Community Club Potluck Dinner...
Bring a dish and meet your neighbors at the Aripeka Community Club for a Potluck Dinner on Monday, June 1st at 6PM. This is a great way to keep up with what is happening in Aripeka.
Father's Day...
Sunday June 21st is Father's Day! This is a day for dear ol' Dad to relax and enjoy! A day to do things with his family and be pampered just a little bit.
Birds of Prey...
We have many beautiful birds that make their home in the Park or make the Park a stop along the way. They are a wonderful assets to our Park, but many are birds of prey and those of you with small dogs and cats need to keep a close eye out to keep your pets safe. There are hawks and owls searching for their next meal constantly, so make sure to keep your pet safe.
The Rules...
Just a reminder that we must all obey the Park Rules!
Speed Limit is 10 MPH in the Park
Keep YOUR property on YOUR lot.
Dogs must be leashed. DO NOT allow your dog to chase the wildlife.
No ground fires allowed on any lot.
No feeding of the wildlife.
If your rent is LATE, there is a $25 Late Fee.
Quiet Time is from 10PM til 8AM, please be a thoughtful of your neighbors.
June 2015...
