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Upcoming Holidays & Observances in May

May 1 (Fri): May Day / International

Workers' Day

May 4 (Mon): Star Wars Day / Teacher

Appreciation Day

May 5 (Tue): Cinco de Mayo

May 10 (Sun): Mother's Day

May 16 (Sat): Armed Forces Day

May 18 (Mon): International

Museum Day

May 25 (Mon): Memorial Day

All Month: Mental Health Month

May 23 (Sat): World Turtle Day

Enjoy the following scheduled Monthly Social Committee Calendar for May!

Bunco Tuesday

Canasta “Hand, Knee & Foot” – Sundays and Wednesday, 1pm

Coffee & Donuts @ Clubhouse – Every Saturday, 9am

Crafts – Every Tuesday of the Month, 1pm

Happy Hour @ Clubhouse – Every Friday, 5pm

HOA Meeting – 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 7pm (5/20/2026)

Nickel Bingo – Every Monday of the month, 6pm

Bingo – Every Thursday 6pm

Pétanque – Monday and Fridays 9am

Potluck Dinner – First Tuesday of the Month, 6pm (5/5/2026)

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Every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. in the Clubhouse.

Open to Sawgrass Trails residents. Stop in for a sweet treat and coffee.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Movie Day – Thursday May 14th @ 11:30 - Steel Magnolias -Dolly Parton, Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Julia Roberts

Farmers Market Wednesday 5/27 @ 12:30pm (Note: new time change)

Queenagers Lunch 5/8 @ 1pm

Queenagers Dinner 5/27 @ 4:45

Cinco De Mayo on 5/5 from 11-12:30

Mother’s Day Brunch 5/ 11 @12pm

Dudes Talking W/Dan Frank May 3rd and May 17th @ 7pm (every 1st and 3rd Sundays)

Relax & Rehab 5/12 10am – 11am

MOVIE NIGHT

STEEL MAGNOLIA

Thursday, May 14th @ 11:30 AM in the Clubhouse

Starring: Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, and Julia Roberts

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Happy Hour at 5pm Pétanque 9am

Coffee & Donuts at 9am 03 04 05 06 07 08 09

Canasta at 1pm Nickel Bingo 6pm Crafts 1pm Potluck 6pm Cinco De Mayo from 11-12:30

Canasta at 1pm Archwell Health – Lunch & Learn 12pm

Happy Hour at 5pm Pétanque 9am Queenagers Lunch 1pm

Coffee & Donuts at 9am 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Canasta at 1pm Nickel Bingo 6pm Mother’s Day Brunch 12pm

Crafts 1pm Bunco 6pm

Canasta at 1pm Movie: Steel Magnolia 11:30

Happy Hour at 5pm Pétanque 9am

Coffee & Donuts at 9am 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Canasta at 1pm Nickel Bingo 6pm Crafts 1pm

Canasta at 1pm HOA Meeting 7pm Wit or Witout Cheesesteak truck 11am –6pm

Happy Hour at 5pm Pétanque 9am

Coffee & Donuts at 9am

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Canasta at 1pm Nickel Bingo 6pm Crafts 1pm Canasta at 1pm Farmers Market 12:30 Queenagers Dinner 4:45pm

Happy Hour at 5pm Pétanque 9am

Coffee & Donuts at 9am 31

Canasta at 1pm Do you have a community event to advertise in the Lowe Down? Please submit it by the 3rd day of the month BEFORE the next newsletter. Please submit to Sawadmin@cobblestoneassets.com.

May 2026 Birthdays

Nicole

Tamila

Jacqueline

Robert

Joan

Crack Cookies

Recipe of the Month

Ingredients

• 1 box of cake mix 15.25 ounces (any flavor you want!)

• 2 cups frozen whipped topping (thawed)

• 1 large egg

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cooking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.

2. In a medium bowl combine the cake mix, 2 cups cool whip topping and 1 large egg.

3. Place the ½ cup powdered sugar in a small bowl. Drop the cookie dough by teaspoons into the powdered sugar and roll the dough to coat. Place the balls 1 ½ inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

4. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove them from the oven when they are set, but before they get too brown.

5. Remove the cookies from the cookie sheet to a cooling rack and allow them to cool. Makes about 20 cookies

SAWGRASS TRAILS SALES UPDATE by Larry Juliano

As of May 2026, the manufactured home market in Pinellas County is positioned as a critical pressure valve for the region’s tightening real estate landscape. While the broader Florida market is undergoing a “healthy rebalancing,” manufactured homes are seeing a distinct surge in demand driven by affordability and a shift in inventory dynamics.

Market Dynamics & Inventory

Pinellas County remains a primary hub for this sector, particularly within the St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area.

Inventory Shifts: While single-family homes in Pinellas have tightened to roughly 3.8 months of supply, manufactured housing is benefiting from a “price recalibration.” Sellers have become more flexible following the aggressive price growth of previous years, creating a more balanced environment for buyers.

The “Condo Flight” Effect: A notable trend in early 2026 is the migration of buyers away from older coastal condos due to rising insurance costs and strict structural

reserve requirements. This has funneled more interest into modern manufactured homes, which offer resortstyle amenities without the same assessment risks.

Summary: For May 2026, expect a competitive market for high-finish, “storm-ready” manufactured homes.

While the “all-cash” frenzy of previous years has slowed, the entry of younger first-time buyers and retirees seeking to avoid high condo HOAs is keeping the floor under prices in Pinellas County.

Want more information? Or a no-obligation evaluation of the possible market value of your home?

Please call Larry Juliano at the sales office at Sawgrass Trails. Telephone 727-527-4784 or Email to sawsales@ cobblestoneassets.com. Please note that Sunday and Monday are my days off.

Cheers and hope to meet with you soon, Larry

FROM THE DESK OF Tina

Bevan, Community Manager

Happy May. Thank you to everyone for continuing to work together to keep our community safe.

If you see Ron or Charlie, please congratulate them on receiving a certificate of special recognition from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office for their outstanding service to our Neighborhood Watch.

Please report any concerns you observe.

Have a great month, and safe travels to our northern friends—we look forward to seeing you all back real soon.

Referencia de residente

Cómo funciona:

¡Queremos que tus amigos amen Sawgrass Trails tanto como tú! Si inv itas a un amigo a conocer nuestra comunidad y le interesa, ¡podrías ganar entre $1000 - $2500!

Invita a un amigo Llevar a ventas Comprar una casa

Cuéntale a todos tus amigos sobre tu casa.

Haga que sus amigos realicen un recorrido con un vendedor.

¡Podrías ganar dinero cuando tus amigos compren una casa!

Para más información ¡ven a visitarnos!

SawgrassTrails.com

Resident Referra

HOA President Cyndi Ripley

Email: cyndirip@tampabay.rr.com

Social Committee Chairman Joanne Z, Lot 148 (727) 656-2394 I Email: djo5406@gmail.com

Help Thy Neighbor Volunteers

JoAnne Z (727) 656-2394

Jan Lewis (603) 860-7963

Sue Williams (920) 698-1020

Jean Murray (301) 370-6433

Non-Emergency Pinellas County Sheriff (727) 582-6200

Police and/or Medical Emergency Call: 911 www.CrimestoppersofPinellas.org

1-800-837-8477

After Hour Emergency (727) 434-9403

Management Office (727) 525-8081

Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am -4 pm

Sales Office: (727) 527-4784

Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9 am -4 pm

Saturday - 10 am - 2 pm Sunday - Appointment Only

Management Team

Tina Bevan - Community Manager Contact: Sawgrasstrails@cobblestoneassets.com

Denise Nutting, Administrative Coordinator Contact: SAWadmin@Cobblestoneassets.com

Larry Juliano– Resort Home Specialist Contact: Sawsales@cobblestoneassets.com

Tony & Ronnie - Maintenance Pool Information

Residents and Guests Over 18

Daily Hours - 11:00 am -7:00 pm (Guest Under 18) Daily Hours - 8:00 am -10:00 pm

Clubhouse and Pool Wi-Fi

Network Name: Sawgrass Trails Guest Password: Welcome!

Rubbish Collection

Monday and Thursday

Except for Holidays (Thanksgiving, New Year’s Day and Christmas)

Large Rubbish Collected on Thursday

Clubhouse Hours

Daily - 9:00 am -9:00 pm

Address

5200 28th Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33714

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