June 9 - June 23, 2023 Father's Day - Sunday, June 18
Hurricane Season Is Here!
It might be a bit early to raise the red flags, but the facts are, hurricane season is right in front of us. Statistics show most of the storms arrive later in the year, September through November, but we have had them arrive earlier. No matter when they hit, it's smart to be prepared. Some of you enjoy the thrill of riding out the storm while others need to evacuate, no matter what. We have provided some tips for both of you and your pets along with a bit of information on how these storms form and how they become classified. More starting on page 33...
Bees, Wasps and Hornets
We learned from our own research that the best part about bees is the honey they produce. However, bees, along with a variety of wasps, are also important pollinators. There are over 4000 native to the United States, but only 29 species call Florida home. Some of them are furious stingers, like Yellow Jackets, for example. If you are outside enjoying a picnic and this little yellow and black wasp shows up, and you don't give up that slice of watermelon, chances are you're gonna get stung. And they hurt! We've provided info on six of these little troublemakers that you should keep an eye out for, along with the damage they can do with their stingers. More starting on page 26...
Measuring Up To The Challenge
There's probably not a better residential area in Florida to take a walk or a bicycle ride, especially with the abundant bird and wildlife TGO offers. But how far did you really walk... or ride? What are the longest streets within TGO? Well... someone suggested it might make a nice article in The Happenings if we could do a little research and provide some measurements of our local streets. Ask no more, we now have the answers that should help you prepare for your next walk or ride. More on page 30...
Inside This Issue...
Manager’s Corner The Great Outdoors Golf Club CSA Business Community Information and Notices Activities Committee Events Firewise - by Ed Brown TGO Church Activities Happenings Around TGO Nature Center - Them Bees!
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TGO Streets - By the Foot and Mile Hurricane Season is Here - Be Prepared Golf! - From Sammy Haddad Blue Heron and The Café Menu Activities All Year and Seasonal CSA Patrol - Stay Cool this Summer Classified Ads and Sudoku Word Search Game Parrish Support Day TGO Contact Info and Advertiser Index
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