Treasure Beach Porperty Owners Association

ATTENTION T.B.P.O.A. MEMBERS           Life continues on in our little community here. While there are your normal daily activities there are many other things happening that some aren't aware of. Whether it be because they are too busy,  are not paid members in the association, or just never paid attention to the things going on here or the projects that need people to get involved in. While we are not a gated community such as Marsh Creek or Ocean Grove that is because we all chose to live here ; not a gated community.       We do not dictate to our residents and neighbors what they can and can not do on their property (within reason per St. Johns County). If you own a boat, a motor home, or just have a trailer you should be able to keep in your yard with out worry about what an association might tell you. If you want to paint your house, put up a flag pole, whatever, it's your property and your right to do so with out some one telling you otherwise. Again, for that privilege we all chose to live here.      We also are one of only a few canal communities in Florida, and a community that has an easement written into each and every one's deed. That easement grants all property owners passage over a walkway to the Atlantic ocean and the beachs there in. A front entrance announcing your arrival into Treasure Beach. We have all of these things and they have to be maintained, repaired, and sometimes replaced through the years.        The one thing we don't have are mandatory community fees and dues, they are only VOLUNTARY. I must add that they are only a modest $40.00 a year. The average fee runs from say approximately $30.00 per month at the Shores to several hundreds of dollars per month or year elsewhere. The front entrance has been destroyed twice (by local residents unfortunately) and had to be repaired and was done at no cost to the residents. The front entrance has an F.P.L. bill, lawn maintenance, walkway repair and maintenance, etc., etc., .....................and now we have legal fees so we might protect and preserve what is ours.       Seeing as only half the amount of property owners (if that) are paid members in the association, seeing as everybody seems to think all these things are given to us and done for us by the "association fairy" we have to be very frugal in our expenditures.         With all of this I must now inform the residents of Treasure Beach that for the time being our community meetings at Beachers Lodge are for all paid members only. You must bring some form of identification and your membership card which would be required to gain entrance to all future meetings. This will be the norm while we are in legal litigation and procedings. We will continue with our regularily scheduled meetings for paid members of the association.                                                        Thank You.   P.S.    If the association wasn't here watching out for you "assets" spelled out in your deed who would? Certainly not the residents of Seychelles. Who would have replaced and repaired the front entrance? Certainly not St. Johns County, and the front entrance that greets you everyday when you come home? F.P.L. doesn't really care about the lights all year, or the Christmas lights for that matter, and as for the grass.....................who cares what it looks like, somebody else will cut it.

Treasure Beach Property Owners Association

ATTENTION T.B.P.O.A. MEMBERS Life continues on in our little community here. While there are your normal daily activities there are many other things happening that some aren't aware of. Whether it be because they are too busy, are not paid members in the association, or just never paid attention to the things going on here or the projects that need people to get involved in. While we are not a gated community such as Marsh Creek or Ocean Grove that is because we all chose to live here ; not a gated community. We do not dictate to our residents and neighbors what they can and can not do on their property (within reason per St. Johns County). If you own a boat, a motor home, or just have a trailer you should be able to keep in your yard with out worry about what an association might tell you. If you want to paint your house, put up a flag pole, whatever, it's your property and your right to do so with out some one telling you otherwise. Again, for that privilege we all chose to live here. We also are one of only a few canal communities in Florida, and a community that has an easement written into each and every one's deed. That easement grants all property owners passage over a walkway to the Atlantic ocean and the beaches there in. A front entrance announcing your arrival into Treasure Beach. We have all of these things and they have to be maintained, repaired, and sometimes replaced through the years. The one thing we don't have are mandatory community fees and dues, they are only VOLUNTARY. I must add that they are only a modest $40.00 a year. The average fee runs from say approximately $30.00 per month at the Shores to several hundreds of dollars per month or year elsewhere. The front entrance has been destroyed twice (by local residents unfortunately) and had to be repaired and was done at no cost to the residents. The front entrance has an F.P.L. bill, lawn maintenance, walkway repair and maintenance, etc., etc., .....................and now we have legal fees so we might protect and preserve what is ours. Seeing as only half the amount of property owners (if that) are paid members in the association, seeing as everybody seems to think all these things are given to us and done for us by the "association fairy" we have to be very frugal in our expenditures. With all of this I must now inform the residents of Treasure Beach that for the time being our community meetings at Beachers Lodge are for all paid members only. You must bring some form of identification and your membership card which would be required to gain entrance to all future meetings. This will be the norm while we are in legal litigation and proceedings. We will continue with our regularly scheduled meetings for paid members of the association. Thank You. P.S. If the association wasn't here watching out for you "assets" spelled out in your deed who would? Certainly not the residents of Seychelles. Who would have replaced and repaired the front entrance? Certainly not St. Johns County, and the front entrance that greets you everyday when you come home? F.P.L. doesn't really care about the lights all year, or the Christmas lights for that matter, and as for the grass.....................who cares what it looks like, somebody else will cut it.

Community Event book signing of local author

Community Calendar Events     HISTORIC GROUNDS   420 Walnut Street  Green Cove Springs. FL 32043 (904-529-5141)   Book Signing Second Saturday of Each Month Local Author: Alice Reeves Hall Title: IMPACT March .13th, 2010 signing Time:  4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Refreshments and Mingling

Plant Sale

CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT: February 22, 2010 CONTACT: Diane Johnson, Publicity Chair, Friends of Washington Oaks: (386) 446-6783    Washington Oaks GArden State PArk Plant Sale   ---Friends of Washington Oaks will hold Second Saturday Plant Sale March 13th---   The Friends of Washington Oaks will hold their Second Saturday plant sale on March 13th from 10:00 am till 2:00 pm.  The danger of frost is past and it is now time to replant and prepare for Spring. Our plant sale features unusual and hard to find plants for your home, patio or garden.   Visitors will find Florida Natives including coral bean, crinum lily, duranta, fire bush, prickly pear.  additional plants include African violets, cactus, cleradendrum, desert rose, flap jacks, ferns, ficus, hoyas, variegated jade, knock out roses, orchids, oriental garden dishes, pagoda, philodendrons, pony tail palm, Rex Begonias, scented geraniums, schefflera, stag horns, and succulents.  A portion of the plants were propagated and grown in the park by volunteers.  All proceeds benefit the park for enhancement of current and new facilities.   Regular park entrance fees apply during the plant sale.  For more information contact  Melissa Kafel at 386-446-6783, or email melissa.kafel@dep.state.fl.us.   The event will take place:   10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. March 13, 2010 Washington Oaks Gardens State Park 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd. Palm Coast, FL 32137 (386) 446-6780

Treasure Beach Walkway - Court Date Alert - March 10, 2010

This Court Date is for the easement which belongs to all Treasure Beach Residents and is in everyone's deed. We need everyone to attend in order to protect what is rightfully ours!

The vandalism charge and other legal implications of the Treasure Beach Walkway which is in everyone's deed will take place on March 10, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. It will be heard at the St Johns County Courthouse located on US1 by the airport. Anyone from TB that wants to attend should be there by 1:15 p.m.

The Richard O. Watson Judicial Center
4010 Lewis Speedway,
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Please contact your friends and neighbors that want to go to the court house and arrange to car pool. We can all meet at the entrance of Treasure Beach and line up on Costanero! We should leave the the entrance of Treasure Beach by 12:30 p.m. so we leave ample time for traffic and parking when we get there.

DIRECTIONS TO COURT HOUSE FROM TREASURE BEACH PLAZA

Treasure Beach Folklore

Treasure Beach folklore   In an area built with history tied to the oldest city in North America we abound in a small town atmosphere. This island and its inhabitants carry on quietly day to day enjoying the beaches and shopping. Yet we are lacking the richness of its history and create modern rumors that offer silly stories. So, this month I felt it was time to apply the truth about our development and some of the quirky stories that have surfaced over the years. Most of these we can have a good laugh at, but some of these stories are still floating around town with no reality to them. To take this idea I feel we'll start at the top and work into the more bizarre or laughable stories. This past month with record cold temperatures in the area, we are not under 20 feet of sea water from global warming. Its a shame, but some locals near and around Treasure Beach still feel this theory that was pushed by Al Gore was true. Perhaps we can save a few from staring out at the canals wondering when the water will come over the top. First off this story was based on a math formula that doesn't work in nature. Yes, we can relax, the poles are building up and world temperatures actually show we are cooling down. Several reasons can be shown for the basis of cry over global warming, but what really hit the nail, was when scientist looked at the sun's solar flare activities and it matched the global increase on surface temperatures. In the past few years our sun has calmed down in regards to solar flares and we've been dropping surface temperatures since 2002. With this in mind, we can all sleep better next to the waterways, I just hope the government never adds greenhouse gas taxes on us for this false document. The next rumor hits Treasure Beach so hard, its horrible to even think about, yet I ran into the rumor here and was floored. A local was told by names withheld, that the people responsible for the 911 attack lived in Treasure Beach at one time. Wow uh ? The information was passed to me by a local that was in his mid forties, so NO this is not funny, but very hurtful. This rumor needs to be tossed into the garbage can, and I do not know the original source for such a discussing story, but it really needs to be stopped. In doing some digging, I do believe the local was drunk at the time while telling this story to do his best at trying to shock visitors of Treasure Beach. Another rumor was that a famous song writer lived in Treasure Beach under another name. Ok, the name passed to me was Tom Petty, but after some quick investigation we found the guy lives on the island and south of Treasure Beach. So much for that story, lets move on to our next Treasure Beach tall tails from the past. A few people around Barco street have made claim to seeing a nude women swimming in the canals in the early morning hours. I did my very best to investigate but somehow I always missed this sight by hours or days. I really did give it my best shot, weeks later I did find a gal that was wearing a very small bikini and swam the canal each day for exercise. So, I will recommend to those gentleman that alerted me to this story that glasses or less alcohol might correct their eye sight. Plus its sad to say, but she has moved from Treasure Beach so the sightings will calm down now. Another story was that at high tide the North side of Majorca street had enough water to drive your boat on. After speaking to some of the residents and inspecting the mud on the rumored big creek that flows behind the homes, it was obvious not even a toy inflatable could make the trip. Looking back about ten years ago Treasure Beach was circulating a story about the county installing sidewalks, severs, and filling in the canals. There was a good request from residents calling for street lights and dredging the canals. Somehow the two stories are connected. It could be that the difference between what the locals want, to what the county thinks. Yes, a good laugh, but it does strike fear in my heart, so we'll call it a horror story for that one. A common story surfaced some years ago here that keeps coming back. It generally goes like this, a guy from up North saw Treasure Beach at high tide and purchased a lot in the development on the spot. He was so happy and excited about it, he ran to town and purchased a large 80 foot yacht to dock at his low priced new water front home. Later that same day he tried to sail his dream boat up into the canals but it was low tide and he was forced to give up the trip, the yacht became damaged so bad it was abandon and now lies on the bottom of our North entrance. Ok, this story has run the boat from 60 to 100 feet in length and yet we can't find which lot he purchased, or any such remains of a yacht. I can only say no real estate company will admit to selling such a deal. Along the same line several real estate companies have been said to make claim that Treasure Beach canals at low tide are 5 feet deep. Yeah, I've even had this one in my face, so its hardly a rumor, but more like an insult to the industry. Lets face it, the 5 feet at low tide could happen but it would be due to an above average low that day, and which canal and when might be the question. More great stories of Treasure Beach is the guy that dug out his own canal at night while we all slept in our beds, then he moved away. At least he tried, but I'm sure it filled back after he left. There's an old one about a couple that drives their boat into Treasure Beach at high tide, they tie the boat off along the seawall, and go off for dinner. Returning to the boat hours later they are horrified to find the boat hanging in the air and all its contents all over the canals. Somehow, I believe this crazy story because I've personally witness this event on more than one occasion. A favorite one is the giant gator that hunts Treasure Beach canals, eating up lawn furniture, small cats and dogs. This gator has never been given a name, but his appetite includes dock floats, tools, boats, deck furniture, garden hoses and a few outboards just to name part of his amazing appetite. The gator sightings surface each year, but to this day I've never seen one in our canals, the size for these gator sightings runs from 5 to 13 feet, so at least we keep the state record off us for giant gators. Along the same line, I'm told about sharks that venture into our canals too. Sharks ! OK, there's been a few reported sightings, but we did note that most of the sightings were very small in size and only in our south end canals, and nothing more, so our lawn furniture and dogs are safe from sharks at this time. We do have a sea monster story for the canals, but he appears at the dead of night and no damage has ever been recorded. If you live in Treasure Beach you have heard about the house that sold for one million dollars. I will not give location, but yes, this one did happen so we can put "true" beside it. The state of Florida has band all new canal projects from construction. Yes, this one is alive and has taken a further step towards making us more exclusive. Two years ago the state passed further laws on canal construction by removing even the "grandfather" clause from development permits. Basically the entire state will not see anymore new canal communities built from now on. Rumor ? nope, just facts, so how about that. Another rumor was the name Treasure Beach was given because the famous pirate Black Beard buried something here in our development. Due to Black Beard's historic travels this one has almost no basis, perhaps other pirates did hide treasure here, but don't let your kids dig up the backyard over it, you'll be wasting time and a mess to clean up. Along the same story a rumor was told about Spanish and French soldiers that fought here and tossed the loser's guns into the canals. YEAH, who ever started this one needs to study a topic called " timeline". The canals are just over 30years old, so this one is laughable story period. The canals do contain old bikes and skateboards, but nothing like 200 year old weapons. Well, folks if those are not enough, a rumor that we might have to make our beach entrance accessible to wheel chairs is floating around. I have yet to see how a wheel chair does much on the beach, but with our counties new law about not driving on the beach could change all that. From up North I'm still hearing about waterfront homes in Florida cannot be insured. Apparently this source is coming from the Wisconsin area, perhaps a talk radio show, I can't believe how many visitors ask me about our insurance trouble here. My home is on the market for sale, and its really been frustration over the bizarre questions I get, like how often does the water come over my sea wall ? The questions could floor anyone living in Treasure Beach, but these are real folks asking and they are serious. The questions range from how many are murdered here per month ? or how often is the car stolen ? Which brings me to another interesting story. Oh, yeah, but please sit down for this next one. I've been told that somewhere in Treasure Beach is a home that is actually a CIA opts home that includes homeland security. They operate in the daytime, but drive unmarked dark tinted window SUVs. This might have been Tiger Woods hiding from his wife, but I seriously doubt it. Just driving around the streets, its apparently another false story, so who ever you are, please save this for some other development. I guess what we lack is a good old fashion story about a gold coin found on the beach and the guy disappears never to be seen again in Treasure Beach. Perhaps we can have some alien abduction stories from the other streets like Villa Verda, or some crop circles found near our sea walls. I just don't think we're trying hard enough to come up with the goods so far, but with these rumors I've address this month, you can see we're not far off the mark. Anastasia Island, Treasure Beach is a nice place to live, and enjoy the stories, because there are lots of them. But don't believe a word. ( wink wink )   L.A. Panchuk ( Author: The Devil's Magnet ) Reporter: Xzone radio

Lost Camera

Check neighborhood watch page for information on missing camera.

Lost Camera

Yesterday (Saturday) a local couple went for a walk about 12:30 (noonish) and a nice looking young man on Costanero Road stopped them and asked if they had seen his Olympus camera (in a blue camera bag) along side the road.  He said he thinks he put it on his car roof (to load other stuff into his car) and drove out of his driveway forgetting to get if off the roof. He had retraced his route but did not see it.  He was not sure what day this happened but they think he said it was just a day or two ago.        They had not seen it on their walk and they suggested he ask all his neighbors. He said he was doing that.  They also suggested he place an ad in the newsletter seeking help.They told him that they knew a couple who walked every day and that they would shoot them an email about his dilemma.         He said his sister gave him the camera for Christmas and she was coming for a visit next weekend (they think).  He lives on the east side of Costanero.  He is close to the east end of Pizzaro Road. If anyone may have seen it or talked to anyone else might have please contact  this website so we might put you in contact with him.

Coast Gaurd

PRESS RELEASE  U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 14-7 Public Affairs Officer Joe McCoy (904) 940-9325 For potentially life-saving information, along with how to boat more safely, you may wish to consider attending one of the instructional sessions to be offered in 2010, at the St. John's River Community College St. Augustine Campus on SR-16. The Coast Guard Auxiliary provides instruction to boaters at all levels, from the fundamental to the advanced. This instruction is provided by experienced and knowledgeable instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard.   About Boating Safely sessions are typically held on Saturdays from 7:45 am until approximately 5:00 pm. A $25 registration fee includes a workbook. A second family member can be added for only $5! To register for one of these sessions, please contact Vic Aquino at (904) 460-0243. The 2010 schedule is as follows: February 6 April 3 June 5 August 7 October 2 December 4 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 14-7 Meetings U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 14-7 meets the first Thursday of every month 7:30 pm at the St. Augustine Yacht Club near the St. Augustine Lighthouse. The Flotilla is always looking for new members, particularly those who own aircraft, boats and have radio equipment and skills. If you are interested, contact Vic Aquino at (904) 460-0243.

February 2010 Newsletter

Finally I can tell you about the TBPOA Christmas Party! It was a lot of fun! We held the party at Beacher's Lodge meeting room and had a full house. Next year we will have to arrange the seating a little differently to accommodate more people. We did have more people than expected and that was great!! We played a game with a page of little drawings that you had to figure out what Christmas song matched the drawing. We had prizes for the top winners. We had an ornament exchange.....where the person that had the number 1 got to pick the first ornament BUT....the next person(who had the #2) could either pick an ornament OR take the one that the previous person just picked because they liked that one!!! An ornament can only change hands 3 times. Once it gets to the 3rd person, it cannot be stolen anymore! There were a few "touchy" times when the person did not want to give up their ornament....but thankfully no fights broke out!!! LOL We also sang the "The Twelve Days of Christmas" led by Betty Fell. There was a twist.....each table had different verses to sing. As the verses started building it was necessary for each table to pick up a new verse. It was hysterical going around the tables and watching people struggle with which verse to sing next! We had lots and lots of prizes. Toward the end of the party, we were giving out prizes if you still remembered your name! Just kidding about that....but we did just start giving out prizes randomly just to make sure everyone got something! And the food!!!!! All kinds of great food to choose from. TBPOA furnished the ham and everyone brought a different covered dish. (Thanks to Gisela, we didn't end up with 12 pans of macaroni and cheese.) I really enjoy tasting different dishes! BUT THE BEST THING ABOUT THE ENTIRE PARTY was the camaraderie! Everyone talked to everyone else....we got to know people a lot better...and everyone had a great time and I'm sure next year will be even better! I want to extend a THANK YOU VERY MUCH to Gisela Prange (now known as "the organizer") and her volunteers: Rudy and Freddie Prange Rose Larsen, Heather, Sharon McIlhenney, Phyllis Grubb and Betty Fell. Great, Great job. OH YEAH! Happy New Year to one and all! We were wild and crazy this past New Year's Eve. Ron and I went to the Elk's Lodge with friends, ate, danced and had a great time. The band was really good "Falling Bones". They play at many different venues around St. Augustine. However, I would tell you that you don't have to be sitting at the table right next to the band to enjoy their music!!!! Then we went to a private New Year's Eve party and brought in the new year with the ball and some champagne. I say we were "wild and crazy" because we didn't get home until 1:00 a.m. I'm still recovering!!! FELL'S PARK The Joe and Betty Fell benches are ready for sitting. We're very grateful to Joe and Betty for buying the benches and for Charlie Novak and John Kelleher for putting them in place. If you haven't done so yet, get some exercise and walk to the end of Treasure Beach Boulevard and sit for a while. If you time it just right, you'll see a beautiful sunset! COMMUNITY MEETINGS: At the January, 2010 community meeting we covered many topics. I think one the most important topics was what short-term and long-term goals would property owners like to see accomplished in this next year. A lot of times we discuss topics that cannot be put into this newspaper or on our website. That's why it is so important for every property owner to try to attend as many community meetings as possible. We tried to find out from the owners which night would be most compatible with their schedules. Guess what.....the answers were all over the board. So.....we had to go with the day picked most often, which happened to be a Tuesday night. We are going to have our community meetings listed on our website so please check this out and see which meetings you may be able to attend. Always feel free to call me or any board member to get a synopsis of the community meeting. Until February.....keep warm! Paula Murphy President