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VOL. 39 NO. 10
OCTOBER 2024
President’s Message Greetings Whiskey Creek Community, Fall is here, and football season is in full swing. Some of you may be having a great season and hoping to make it to the college playoffs, while others are already looking forward to next year’s NFL draft in search of that special player. As Fall approaches, many part-time residents will be returning to SWFL, increasing traffic, pedestrians walking, and golf cart traffic in our neighborhood. Please be careful in your daily travels. “Over the past few months, we have worked closely with members of the Sheriff’s Department to further strengthen our already strong partnership. The Sheriff’s Community Response Unit (CRU) will be increasing its presence in the community. Please be mindful of traffic rules, especially at stop signs, and ensure that your kids follow the age requirements for driving golf carts and for everyone to adhere to speed limits on the streets. The Sheriff’s Department will also continue to monitor overall safety in the community.” WCCA hosted its second annual Battle at the Creek Golf Tournament, with proceeds going to support Captains For Clean
Water and the WCCA community. The event was a great success, with over 75 golfers and many more attendees at the reception and fundraiser. We want to extend a big thank you to all the generous business and community sponsors, the WCCA Board, and the volunteers who helped make this event possible. Thanks to everyone’s support, we were able to raise over $20,000 for this great cause and our community. In the last few weeks, I’ve been contacted by both new and existing neighbors about the WCCA membership campaign. They want to know how to take part and understand how the funds will be used. Some were surprised by the affordable membership charges that will help improve our community. Many of you may have seen the campaign announcement in the newspaper last month and again this month. We will provide regular updates as we work toward our goal of achieving 100 percent participation. Currently, we are at around 25 percent and are making progress every day. To our new and returning members, we want to express our gratitude for your membership and dedication to our community. Your $125 yearly membership fee will contribute to various community needs, including funding for community events, maintaining medians and entrances, landscaping, legal fees related to deed restrictions, general community protection, and community enhancements. To find out more about how the funds will be utilized and to President’s Message on page 5
Whiskey Creek Civic Association Membership By Sally Gins The purpose of the Civic Association is to plan for the preservation of the neighborhood and to promote and enhance the general welfare, safety and civic spirit of the community! Whiskey Creek continues to be one of the most desired places to live in Southwest Florida. Our goal is to maintain this reputation by bettering our appearance, functionality and camaraderie as a whole. There is no doubt these enhancements will continue to increase your property value! By becoming a member of the WCCA, you are at no obligation other than your financial contribution. We Whiskey Creek News
are requesting $125 per household membership. If a full membership is not possible or if more meets your capacity, please give what you can. Our goal is 100 percent community involvement. As of August 31, 26 percent of homes have joined as members of the Whiskey Creek Civic Association for the year 2024. Thank you to our newest members! Brian and Sarah Angelson Dr. Craig and Patricia Mayer David and Marilyn Myli Bonita Lewis Soliday V i s i t w w w . WhiskeyCreekNews.net to become a member today. If you have questions regarding your membership status, please email wccaacct@ gmail.com.
Security Report By Michael Kuehn Visibility! Is it good in Whiskey Creek or poor? In the evening hours it is extremely poor. There is only one street light at each intersection on Whiskey Creek Drive. The MSTBU installed these lights and pays all maintenance and operation costs for the lights. The MSTBU does not intend to install any lights on neighborhood streets. Installation is expensive and site selection rules are stringent. Whiskey Creek Drive is dark, with many overhanging trees which make it difficult to see walkers and cyclists. They should wear light colored clothing, reflective vests and use lights to make themselves visible. Bicycles are required by law to display a white light on the front and a red light on the rear. A more concerning problem is the electric bicycles. Some people are buying and using them or turning them over to their children to ride. A lot of them are painted a matte charcoal gray and difficult to see. In addition many of these bikes are capable of speeds in excess of 30 miles per hour. Since we are not accustomed to bicycles moving at these speeds we may pull out in front of it, turn in front of it, or stop short in front of it causing an accident. Be extra careful and watch for these bicycles. This month was slower than recent months. We had 16 traffic stops with 15 warnings with 1 citation. The citation was issued for driving and never having had a drivers’ license issued. The deputy was dispatched for a well-being check on an elderly couple who were found to be okay. A different deputy was dispatched to do a well-being check and advised the homeowners how to conduct an eviction. The deputy assisted the zone deputy in taking multiple reports about mailbox damage on Reynard Drive. A deputy responded to an automobile accident at College Parkway and Whiskey Creek Drive. The deputy handled a crash that he drove up on while patrolling Whiskey Creek. As always keep your outside lights on and overhead garage doors down. Lock all vehicles left in the driveway and remove all valuables and garage door openers from them.
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for our Upcoming Ev e t a D e h t ents! Save Fall Festival:
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Saturday, October 26th
3-6 p.m. at the Whiskey Creek Country Club
Holiday Golf Cart Parade: Saturday, December 21st
Hosted by the Whiskey Creek Civic Association For Sponsorship & Volunteer Opportunities: Email wccaacct@gmail.com