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VOL. 39 NO. 9
SEPTEMBER 2024
President’s Message Greetings Whiskey Creek Community, As summer draws to a close and September ushers us into fall, the kids are heading back to school. You’ve probably noticed the rise in traffic, whether it’s cars, golf carts, or bikes. As we all adjust to the school year and community events, let’s make sure to be extra careful and attentive for everyone’s safety.
Summer may be coming to an end, but hurricane season is in full swing. Recently, we had our first brush with Hurricane Debby. Like many others, I regularly check my hurricane supplies, such as gas, water, batteries and the generator. Unfortunately, the generator was not working properly. My son Jackson and I tried to fix it, but nothing seemed to work. Then, a wonderful act of kindness occurred. A resident of our community, Mark L. Franzer, noticed our struggle and offered his knowledge and guidance. He spent about an hour helping us with the generator, and thanks to his help, it started right up. Mark’s kindness and neighborly assistance truly made a difference. I know I mention it often and this act of kindness proves once again how special our community is.
Whiskey Creek Civic Association Membership By Sally Gins As of July 31, only 25 percent of homes have joined as members of the Whiskey Creek Civic Association for the year 2024. We strongly encourage you to support your community with a monetary donation. The suggested amount is $125 per year. However, please give what you can. Our goal is to increase participation! *If you have questions regarding your membership status, please email wccaacct@ gmail.com.
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Thank you to our newest members: Mary Allyson Briggs Jim and Christine Collier Dalton and Julie Drake Thomas and Hedy Essley Marilyn Adkins Spring Did You Know? Total doors in Whiskey Creek: 1,574 -- 11 percent seasonal residents -- 89 percent full-time residents Breakdown By Door Type -- Single-family homes: 883 (56 percent) -- Condos: 195 (12 percent) -- Village Green 55-plus townhomes: 394 (25 percent) -- Wyldewood townhomes: 102 (7 percent)
Message From Tommy Doyle, Election Supervisor As your Supervisor of Elections, it is my duty to ensure you are well informed and prepared for all elections. We are now entering the final stretch toward the Nov. 5 General Election, and I would like to provide you with essential information to ensure you have a positive voting experience. If you have moved recently, please remember to update your address with our office. As a Lee County voter, it is Whiskey Creek News
In the coming weeks and months, you will receive updates about the new changes at Seabreeze Communications, which distributes our newsletter. The newsletter will now be available in both print and digital formats to better serve and engage the residents and our community. Stay tuned for more information in the newsletter and on the Whiskey Creek Facebook page! Just a kind reminder that our board meetings will resume in September, and we are looking forward to seeing you there. Your active participation and feedback are important to us, so please let us know if we are meeting your expectations or if you have any ideas or concerns. We are here to serve you and the community. Please stay connected with us and stay informed about upcoming events such as the Battle at the Creek Golf Tournament, Fall Festival, or the Holiday Golf Cart Parade
your responsibility to keep your voter information current, which is crucial when it comes to voting. Your address determines where you vote and the races that appear on your ballot. How long has it been since you updated your signature? It might seem small, but keeping it up-to-date is vital. Whether voting by mail or Message From Tommy Doyle on page 3 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID FT MYERS FL PERMIT 751
Security Report By Michael Kuehn As you read this you will probably think it is familiar. This is not a reissue of a past article but rather a reminder of basic regulations we should all be following. The speed limit on all streets in Whiskey Creek is 30 mph, especially on Whiskey Creek Drive. It is against Florida State Law to park in the bicycle lane on Whiskey Creek Drive. If you have anyone come to your house, for any reason, and they need to park for a long period of time you need to have them park in your driveway, yard or on a side street and have them ferried to your house. The law for driving a golf cart on the streets is that the driver must possess a driver’s license or learner’s permit and obey all the rules to have it. A golf cart also cannot be driven on the streets between the time of sunset and sunrise. Our number of traffic stops has increased in the last few months so relax, take your time, and you will get to your destination safely. Security Report on page 2