Jan/Feb 2022
L I FES T Y LE
Contents
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In this issue 3 LETTER FROM THE
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LIFESTYLE TEAM
A note on what's coming up
4 TEAM SPOTLIGHT Meet C.J. Hamlin
5 SIGNATURE EVENT
Peace, Love & Esplanade
6 PET FEATURE
Furry Friends: Frisco
6 ESPLANADE CONNECT
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Giving Back
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7 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Showcasing your neighbors
7 CONCIERGE
Exclusive offerings, just for you
8 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Esplanade at The Heights
Recent Events Recap
10 A LOOK AHEAD Upcoming Events
12 GET INVOLVED
Interest Groups & Social Clubs
12 FITNESS
COMMUNITY INFO
TAYLOR MORRISON
Esplanade at The Heights Community Association 5626 Summit Glen Bradenton, FL 34203 941-761-4170
Sales Gallery Hours Mon-Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun, 12 - 6 p.m.
Upcoming Fitness Events
13 WELLNESS / SPA
Comfy Day & Self-Care Recipes
14 FEATURED EVENTS
Sunrise Meditation & Chili Cook Off
15 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Around Town
15 COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP Rediscovering America’s Wildlife
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Madeline Stone Lifestyle Manager 305-697-7067 MStone@Evergreen-LM.com Alexa Hansard Community Association Manager 941-348-6683 AHansard@Evergreen-LM.com Andrea Bull Regional Manager ABull@Evergreen-LM.com
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Alice Stopyra Community Sales Manager 941-217-8838 AStropyra@TaylorMorrison.com Lisa Van Dillen Community Sales Manager 941-504-4937 LVanDillen@TaylorMorrison.com
MEMBER SERVICE Esplanade@Evergreen-LM.com EsplanadeHeightsLifestyle.com 866-325-0703 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Letter From the Lifestyle Team MADELINE STONE YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER
Happy New Year! Our awesome community is rolling right along as more and more people close on their home, go under contract, and join in on the Esplanade at The Heights Lifestyle! Please remember that as soon as you go under contract with Taylor Morrison on this property, you are invited to participate in all Lifestyle events and activities! This Lifestyle program is tailored to your interests, so do not hesitate to reach out to us with your comments and suggestions for our events in the future! The New Year is here! It is hard to believe how quickly 2021 passed by, but we’re already looking forward to the joy and fun that 2022 has in store! We packed your schedules full of fun this past holiday season and will continue that momentum into this new year kicking off with our “New Year, New YOU” styled events. We will be sharing workouts, at-home spa treatments and even mindful walking adventures amongst Florida’s beautiful scenery. Our Woodstock inspired Signature Event, Peace, Love and Esplanade will also be taking place February 19 and we have so much in store for an evening full of delicious food, dancing and socializing! It wouldn’t be Esplanade if we didn’t include your beloved pups too. We have scheduled more Yappy Hours as well as a chance for you to share your fur baby on “Love Your Pet Day.” With more and more being planned all the time, we are looking forward to what this new year brings! We love helping you create a fun, balanced Lifestyle! Additional event details are available on the following pages. Please contact me with any questions.
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TEAM SPOTLIGHT
C.J. Hamlin YOUR NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF LIFESTYLE
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is with great pleasure that we introduce Charles “C.J.” Hamlin, our National Director of Lifestyle as a part of the Esplanade National Team. With the continued growth of the Esplanade brand, Mr. Hamlin will be instrumental in orchestrating new Lifestyle experiences for our Members, as well as helping to support the Lifestyle programming at our Esplanade communities nationwide. Mr. Hamlin has been a leader in the hospitality industry for over 17 years. Regarded as one of the best bottom-line operators in the business, he is known for creating unique and tailored service experiences for Members and guests. His focus on maintaining consistency through product and service delivery creates lifelong customers and brand loyalty. As the National Director of Lifestyle, Mr. Hamlin has overall responsibility for the operations of our Esplanade Lifestyle programs. He also provides oversight for the field staff support functions as well as for brand service standards and promoting the delivery of consistent and memorable service for our Members and guests. In a recent interview, Mr. Hamlin commented, “My two major goals for 2022 are to expand our Esplanade travel program, which will offer exquisite travel experiences not found elsewhere, and continue to elevate our level of service provided to our Members and guests.” Prior to joining Esplanade, Mr. Hamlin was the general manager at the largest airpark community in the nation, home to celebrities and dignitaries, with a 4000-foot runway, over 1,300 luxury homes and 700 hangars. In addition to his club management experience, Mr. Hamlin has fifteen years of experience managing large hotels with Omni Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Mr. Hamlin is a native of Florida, a member of CMAA, a licensed Community Association Manager, and a “Top 40 Under 40” business professional recipient. His life mission has been to create opportunities for others to be successful. He has written three books on business and leadership and regularly contributes to his local community. He has been married for eighteen years and has three children. He enjoys coaching football for his son’s football team and working with livestock on his ranch.
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Saturday, February 19, 3 - 6 p.m. GROOVE WITH US AT A FAR OUT FESTIVAL INSPIRED BY THE
LEGENDARY WOODSTOCK OF 1969
PET FEATURE / ESPLANADE CONNECT
Furry Friends MEET Frisco - LOVED BY ROSE ARNONE What kind of pet do you have and what is the breed? Frisco is a Coton de Tulear dog. How old is your pet? He will be 13 in February 2022. What is your pet’s favorite treat? He’s a treat hound so almost anything, but he especially loves chicken. How did your fur baby join your family? Frisco was a gift, the best gift I have ever received. He came to me via a work colleague, in California at the time, who decided I should have a puppy. Her dogs had their first litter of three and all the dogs came to my house for a visit when the pups were eight weeks old. Frisco chose me by immediately snuggling up on my shoulder and going to sleep. The rest, as we like to say, is history. We have been together since he was 12 weeks old; Frisco is most definitely a “Mama’s Boy.”
HAVE A Furry FAMILY MEMBER THAT YOU WANT TO FEATURE? Contact your Lifestyle Manager, Madeline Stone at MStone@ Evergreen-LM.com, to be featured in the next edition of the Lifestyle Magazine. Answer a few questions about your furry, feathery, or scaly friend and share a couple pictures. Don’t have a furry family member of your own, but know a community Member who does? Nominate them to be the next Featured Furry Friend. Contact the Member to suggest the feature or your Lifestyle Manager to nominate anonymously.
Frisco
Giving Back Highlighting the most recent charitable efforts in the community.
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e know that our Members are passionate about connecting with the local community through philanthropy opportunities and charitable giving. We would love to share the ways you are making our community a more positive place, as well as ways Members can get involved. Whether you’re donating blood or simply picking up the mail for a neighbor, we want to share your kindness! Tell us about it so we may highlight your efforts in future publications. If you would like to share any acts of kindness and philanthropy, big or small, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT / CONCIERGE
Member Spotlight THE Members OF OUR Community ARE TRULY WHAT MAKE THIS A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE. In each Lifestyle Magazine issue, we will spotlight a Member, couple or family to showcase the amazing Members we have living in Esplanade at The Heights. If you would like to be featured or want to nominate another Member, please contact your Lifestyle Manager, Madeline Stone at MStone@Evergreen-LM.com.
Exclusive Concierge Offerings Part of the Esplanade Lifestyle is rolling out the red carpet and giving our Members VIP access to exclusive offers and services! We are excited to continue to build and foster these relationships with local organizations and businesses to offer special rates for our community. If you know of a business or organization that would like to partner with Esplanade at The Heights, please contact your Lifestyle Manager. As a part of our concierge offerings, Members can take advantage of special room rates at the following hotels below.
HOTELS, RESORTS & GOLF
WATER ACTIVITIES
SADDLEBROOK RESORT, TAMPA
KAYAKING SRQ Enjoy 10% off everything (except private tours and paddle boarding) with our special code, “Esplanade.” kayakingsrq@gmail.com kayakingsrq.com
ALOFT, SARASOTA THE RITZ-CARLTON, SARASOTA THE RITZ-CARLTON GOLF RESORT, SARASOTA HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT, BONITA SPRINGS INN ON 5TH, NAPLES
Reciprocal golf rates at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch. Contact your Lifestyle Manager for details.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Recent Events In case you missed some of the events, here is a look back at our fun the last few months!
Painting with
A TWIST
We all found our inner Picasso and created amazing sunset canvases! What a fun night to get our creative energy out and mingle with so many people in the neighborhood.
Sunset
SIPPING Sunset sipping was lovely this time of year with the cooler weather during the evening. Everyone enjoyed a walk up the hill, a beautiful sunset and some sips of their favorite beverages!
Craft
NIGHT Everyone brought their artistic hats to the Sales Gallery for Craft Night where we created custom drink coasters! We found a creative way to turn an old paper napkin into something multi-purpose!
Spooky Season
MINGLER
We turned our monthly Member Mingler into a spooky night with decorations and delicious treats. Members were encouraged to come “dressed to kill” with their favorite “BOO”zy beverage and what a great turnout we had!
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Recent Events Kayaking Through
THE MANGROVES Kayaking SRQ gave us such a wonderful tour through the beautiful, overhanging mangroves. Members enjoyed observing the diverse array of wildlife from manatees and starfish to a cormorant hitching a ride on Vicki and Bill’s Kayak!
Howl-O-Ween
PUP EVENT We dressed our pups up for a night of treats and pup cups! All of our perfectly dressed pups looked so great in their Halloween attire! Which one was your favorite?
Friendsgiving
POTLUCK Members enjoyed a chance to mingle with their fellow neighbors Everyone brought fabulous food and we ate until we were about to burst! Everyone enjoyed a night of laughing, meeting new people and being thankful for being part of such a great community!
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A LOOK AHEAD
Upcoming Events All activities and events are subject to change. For the full details on the events listed, please visit esplanadeheightslifestyle.com/events.
LADIES LUNCH BUNCH Thursdays, January 6 & February 3 | 12 p.m. January: Mean Dean’s Local Kitchen, 6059 26th St. W, Bradenton Join your fellow Esplanade ladies at a specially selected local restaurant for your monthly lunch! This is a great way to get out and meet people in the community while exploring a new area.
SUNRISE GUIDED MEDITATION Friday, January 7 | 7:30 a.m. Sales Gallery Lanai Join us for an early morning of meditation to highlight our “New Year, New You, New Focus.” Meditation is the habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. It can be used to increase your awareness of yourself and of your surroundings. Kick start your morning in a mindful state to get you ready to take on the day!
YAPPY HOUR Tuesday, January 11 | 3 - 4 p.m. Sales Gallery Lanai Another Yappy Hour is in store, but it’s a “golf theme” this month! Bring your precious pups dressed up in golf gear for an evening of pup cups and playing with doggie friends. Members are encouraged to bring a beverage as well and mingle alongside your neighbors.
DINNER DIVAS Wednesdays, January 19 & February 9 | 5 p.m. January: Wheat + Water Italian Kitchen, 7303 52nd Pl. E, Bradenton Can’t join us for Ladies Lunch Bunch, or looking for even more ways to connect? We are pleased to introduce Dinner Divas, a new club taking place on one Wednesday evening each month. Enjoy a lovely dinner at a specially selected restaurant and get a taste of the Sarasota / Bradenton lifestyle.
NATIONAL CHEESE DAY SUNSET SIPPING Thursday, January 20 | 4:30 p.m. Mt. Tumalo Patio Help us celebrate national cheese day by joining us at the top of Mount Tumalo for sunset sipping! A special charcuterie board will be provided by your Lifestyle Manager for all to enjoy.
ROBINSON PRESERVE Tuesday, January 25 | 9 a.m. 1704 99th Street NW, Bradenton, FL 34209 Celebrate National Florida Day by joining us on an excursion to meander through the trails of Robinson Preserve in Bradenton. The preserve consists of 682 acres with a mixture of preserved mangrove, tidal marsh, and former agricultural lands which have undergone an incredible transformation to a coastal wetland habitat. We will see wildlife, nature and a lot more of the beauty that Florida has to offer!
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A LOOK AHEAD
Upcoming Events All activities and events are subject to change. For the full details on the events listed, please visit esplanadeheightslifestyle.com/events.
SUNSET SIPPING Wednesday, February 2 | 4:30 p.m. Mt. Tumalo Patio Join us for your monthly sipping atop our beautiful Mount Tumalo! You are encouraged to bring your favorite drink, jackets and sunglasses as we watch the sunset in the distance.
PEACE LOVE & ESPLANADE SIGNATURE EVENT Saturday, February 19 | 3 - 6 p.m. Location TBD Get ready to get your groove on as we travel back in time Woodstock in 1969! An aquarian exposition, enjoy three hours of peace, love, and Esplanade. As a pivotal moment in music history that defined a generation, help us recreate an event that changed the history of rock and roll. Come make the night fantastic with us!
NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY Sunday, February 20 Help us celebrate; send your favorite photos of your furriest family members to your Lifestyle Manager for a chance to be in the spotlight!
SHARE SOME LOVE ON VALENTINE’S DAY Monday, February 14 Sales Gallery February is all about love and our focus is emotional wellness. Stop by your Lifestyle Den all day on Valentine’s Day to pick up something sweet from your Lifestyle Manager and create something special for the community by “sharing some love.”
Monthly Member Meetings
ESPLANADE 101
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Tuesdays, January 11 & February 8 10 a.m. | Zoom
Tuesdays, January 18 & February 15 10 a.m. | Zoom
Thursday, January 20 & February 17 10 a.m. | Sales Gallery
Join your Community Association Manager and your Lifestyle Manager every second Tuesday of the month for a New Homeowner informational meeting.
Join your Community Association Manager every third Tuesday of the month to discuss community specific updates and items regarding your HOA.
Join your Lifestyle Manager every third Thursday for Coffee and Conversation to discuss the unique programming of your Esplanade at The Heights Lifestyle.
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GET INVOLVED / FITNESS
Interest Groups & Social Clubs Doing more of what makes us happy is called the key to life by many. Share your passion and take the first step by attending or creating a club/group today.
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eet fellow Members with similar interests by creating or joining an interest group or club! Any Member wishing to develop an interest group or club should contact their Lifestyle Manager to receive information and an application. Your Lifestyle Manager will assist in coordinating when and where is available for your club or interest group to meet at the Resort Amenity. All groups and clubs must be open to any Member of the community who is interested in joining. For more information about creating a club or interest group, please contact your Lifestyle Manager, Madeline Stone at MStone@Evergreen-LM.com.
Cards Club Begins in January! Join us on Wednesday, January 5 for the first Cards Club gathering in the Sales Gallery. Contact your Lifestyle Manager and share your ideas for what card games you would like to see and we can it set up for you! This club will take place in the Sales Gallery to start, but will become a monthly event that Members are welcome to host.
New Club Ideas Art Club Cars and Coffee Chess Club
Wine Club Gardening Club Golf Club
Fitness Events AT-HOME BEGINNER WORKOUT Saturday, January 1 Email What better way to kick off the New Year than to have an at home beginner workout! Be on the lookout for an email from your Lifestyle team with a workout you can do from the comfort of your own home.
POSE & POUR YOGA CLASS Friday, February 11 | 5 p.m. Sales Gallery Lanai As we recognize National Yoga Day AND National Margarita Day, we will be creating an event that incorporates both! Grab your yoga mats and tequila and we’ll sip on margaritas while perfecting our tree pose. This event will be hosted in the Sales Gallery patio Friday evening and will get you balanced for the weekend.
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Tennis Club Travel Club Pickleball Club
Bocce Club Photography Club Cycling Club
WELLNESS / SPA
Comfy Day & Self-Care Recipes
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n February 20, National Comfy Day gives us all permission to get comfortable! We all deserve a day to get cozy in our favorite spot and relax. Short for comfortable, comfy is a word we use to describe the places and things that make us the most at ease. At the end of the day, we are all connected by a desire to be comfy. Some are drawn to their favorite blanket. Others define comfy by a sandy beach in the sunshine. Our beloved pets and special sweater add to our comfy satisfaction, too. Combine a little ambiance and take out, and the comfy level improves even more. National Comfy Day is all about achieving the perfect level of comfy and celebrating it to its fullest! Before partaking in National Comfy Day “activities,” here are some natural skincare recipes to get you started.
Mud-Inspired Facial Mask INGREDIENTS » » » » » »
2-3 tbsp. Greek Yogurt 1 tsp. Cocoa Powder 1 tsp. Buttermilk ¼-½ of a Banana, mashed 1 tsp. Honey 1 tsp. Lemon Juice
DIRECTIONS Combine all your ingredients and mix in a blender. Apply a thin layer of the mask to your face. Leave on for 20-30 minutes. Rinse with cool water, followed by a splash of cold water to seal your pores.
Coffee & Brown Sugar Body Scrub INGREDIENTS » » »
¾ cup Coconut Oil 2 cups Brown Sugar, firmly packed 1 cup Dry Coffee Grounds
DIRECTIONS Blend sugar and coffee grounds, using whisk for 2 minutes or until fluffy. Add coconut oil and whip another 1-2 minutes. Use sugar scrub every other day or a couple times a week to exfoliate and moisture your skin. *Always test the mask and scrub on a small portion of the skin first to test for allergic reactions.
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Sunrise MEDITATION
Chili COOK-OFF
February 25 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Sales Gallery
Show off your best Chili recipe in recognition of National Chili Day! Each participant is encouraged to cook at home and bring their chili masterpiece to the Sales Gallery where we will taste each recipe and vote on the best. The winner will receive a grand prize and bragging rights in the neighborhood! Advanced registration and a minimum of 10 participants is required to hold this event.
Friday, January 7 7:30 a.m. | Sales Gallery Lanai
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Tasting bowls, spoons, napkins and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Members are invited to bring their own beverages to enjoy.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT / COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP
Around Town SARASOTA SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL Friday-Sunday, January 14-16 JD Hamel Park, Gulfstream Ave & Main Street, Downtown Sarasota The Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival returns for its sixth year. Bring along your family and friends to enjoy fresh seafood and outstanding live musical performances. The event begins Friday night January 14 with festivities running 4 - 10 p.m. The event continues Saturday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. General admission is FREE! Check out Paragon Festival’s website for more information at seafoodfestivals.com.
DOWNTOWN BRADENTON FARMERS MARKET
34TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN SARASOTA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Every Saturday | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Old Main Street
Saturday, February 19 & Sunday, February 20 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1718 Main Street, Sarasota
The Downtown Bradenton Public Market is where the community meets to enjoy fresh produce, local art, & music. Parking is free on weekends and dogs on leashes are welcome. For more information visit discoverbradenton.com.
Annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts features a display of products like ceramic, jewelry, digital, photo, fibre, metalwork, sculptures, glass, mixed media, wood, graphics, painting and much more. For more information, visit artfestival.com.
Recovering America’s Wildlife Stories from the Field: Featuring Michelle Pasawicz
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aturalist David Mizejewski has a conversation all about Florida manatees with Michelle Pasawicz of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and National Wildlife Federation biologist Jessica Bibza. Learn just how fascinating these unique marine mammals are and what’s being done to protect them. Visit the NWF website at nwf.org to watch this informative video about our protected manatees.
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
Taylor Morrison has teamed up with the National Wildlife Federation to restore and protect wildlife habitat in our communities nationwide! We are applying National Wildlife Federation’s Certified Wildlife Habitat standards to community parks and open spaces to protect natural areas. We are developing Habitat Management Plans for our homeowners’ associations to promote engagement and successful long-term stewardship of these habitats.
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