JULY NEWS FROM VANTAGE POINTE

Most residents already know that we will begin watering twice a week beginning the week of July 12th. Odd number houses on Wednesday

Beginning this week, Judy & Jim Davis have volunteered to do the maintenance on the two new islands out at Thunderbird Road and the two islands near the four way stop at Vantage Trace and Vantage Circle, so take a look as you go by and many thanks to the hard working team of Jim & Judy Davis.

In addition, a couple of reminders are in order. Keep in mind that our Recreation Facilities ( Clubhouse, Pool and Shuffleboard Courts) are smoke free facilities.

Many of the residents have complained about the loud trucks in the neighborhood as they rumble up and down the streets (especialily early mornings). Perhaps a little less foot on the pedal would help.

Finally, with less trafifc in the community, it seems the speed has increased, however the speed limit still remains at 25 mph, let's try to observe it. Thank you.

It has come to our attention that there have been cats roaming the area both at night and during the day. Please note that the rules state that all animals, dogs or cats must be leached when outdoors and that the owner is responsible to pick up after their animal. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Due to traveling to various graduations, I did not make a June Newsletter. We did however enjoy a terrific Father's Day Brunch on Saturday, June 19th. What a great job by a committee of 5 super gals pictured below: It was enjoyed by all attending. Pictures are available for viewing on the web site (www.vantagepointfl.com)

YESTERDAY WE CELEBRATED THE 234TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE ON JULY 4TH, 1776, DECLARING INDEPENDENCE FROM THE KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN. HERE IN VANTAGE POINT ANOTHER HARD WORKING COMMITTEE SERVED UP A GREAT JULY 4TH LUNCHEON FOR APPROXIMATELY 55 FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. THE COMMITTEE IS SHOWN BELOW: THE LUNCHEON PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ON THE WEB SITE (www.vantagepointfl.com)

A couple of 4th of July tidbits for your reading pleasure - In a remarkable series of coincidences, both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, two founding fathers of the United States and the only two men who signed the Declaration of Independence to become president, died on the same day: July 4, 1826, which was the United States' 50th anniversary.

Did you know that in 2009 there were 2,600,000 flags sold in the United States that were imported from China and 336,000 flags bought from USA companies.

The construction of the new Aldi's Food Market is on schedule for a November opening.

The new ABC store has finally gotten underway on US27 directly in front of Home Depot. The word is that once the new store is completed, they will close the one on the south end of town. Can't tell much from the picture but thought I would include it.

We now have a new Eye Express store on the corner of the Parkway and US 27. The building was last occupied by Exit Reality. Eye Express completely renovated the building inside and out.

Construction also continues on the new Heartland Workforce building on the South end of town. Apparently Heartland will occupy half of the building and the other half will be up for lease.

Our summer rains have finally arrived with very heavy rains the past 3 days. Of course the temps are still in the mid 90's every afternoon. You can almost see the grass grow, along with the shrubs and weeds.

During the summer, if anyone has any changes or additions for the new directory, PLEASE let Gayle Magisano know at ayla177@yahoo.com.

Pool volleyball is played on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 till 4:00 when we have enough bodies to play. It seems that everybody has gone north.

Please keep all of our friends and neighbors who are experiencing trials and tribulations and health problems of any kind in your thoughts and prayers.