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The boundaries of BTNA are:
North
= Novus Ct
East
= West side of Lockwood Ridge Road and East side North of Wood St.
South
= North side of Bahia Vista
West
= East side of Brink
This week in Sarasota § ABC 7 Hurricane Central
Click here for an aerial view of the Locklear Park Concept Plan.
Neighborhood Photo Albums:
Locklear Park - Park Dedication & Ribbon Cutting - Locklear Berm - Flash Albums.
We will be adding a 'catch all' neighborhood photo album to our website in the near future.
If you have any pictures that you would like to share with us please click here to send them via email and we will add them to the album.
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Next General Meeting
September 9th, 2008 at 7:00PM
Where:
The Gazebo in Locklear Park
(Weather permitting)
Click here for driving directions and a printable map
We are looking for information on the history of our neighborhood.
If you have pictures or other historic info about our neighborhood that you would like to share, please email the info to me and I'll add it to our site.
**** FOCUS THE NATION 2008 GRANT PROGRAM RULES ****
A notice from Michele Mician - City of Sarasota - Neighborhood Partnership Office
Neighborhood & Environmental Coordinator - michele.mician@sarasotagov.com
Website: yourgreencity.sarasotagov.com
Have questions, comments or suggestions?
Call Michele Mician at 941-365-2200 (ext 6317)
Click here for information on a grant opportunity that is designed to encourage young people to speak their mind and take action.
Please pass this along to youth in your community who may be interested. Clif Mojo and Focus the Nation are sponsoring the 2008 Grant Program.
The goals of the Grant Program include propelling young people to come up with innovative ideas to help fight Global Warming.
Applicants will submit a written proposal of up to 500 words for personal projects to help the fight against global warming.
All proposals must build public involvement and education on global warming issues. All proposals must create a tangible result or be action based.
To put their proposals into action, three (3) Grant Recipients will each receive a grant of up to $10,000 ($5,000 stipend and up to $5,000 in additional funding to implement each Grant Recipient?s proposal as determined by Program judges based on the proposed budget submitted by the Grant Recipient with the original proposal).
Eligibility: Applicants must be between 18-25 years of age and a legal resident of the United States (excluding Puerto Rico).
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FLASH: The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes - FLASH, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting disaster safety and property loss
mitigation. Their mission is to promote life safety, property protection and economic well-being by strengthening homes and safeguarding families from natural and manmade disasters. Click here for more info.
City Police = 316-1199
(City Police Website)
Sheriffs Dept. = 951-5800
(Sheriffs Website)
Lt. Wade McVey - SPD South District Commander - Cell: 915-1697
Narcotics Division = 364-7312
(7:00AM - 5:00PM)
954-7050
(5:00PM - 7:00AM)
Crime Prevention Hotline = 954-7056
Neighbor Watch Hotline = 954-7057
Florida Department Of Law Enforcement
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Are there sexual predators in our neighborhood? The answer is yes - 14 (+ 1 since March) within 1 mile & 251 (+ 46 since March) within 5 miles of where we live. Click here to see who and where they are.
Click on the Offender Search button and type in your address.
County of Sarasota Neighbor Watch Program
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Nat'l Neighborhood Watch Institute
Nat'l Crime Prevention Council
Email Alert!
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has partnered with Watch Systems LLC to provide you with an e-mail alert system to notify citizens of all registered sexual offenders within 1 mile of your home, business, school or other desired address.... Click here if you would like to get an Email notification if a sexual preditor moves within a mile of your address.
We would like you're imput on the latest 'Hot Topics & Special Events'
as planned by the City of Sarasota's Planning Department and what you feel the affects of these plans will have on our neighborhood.
Please send your ideas, suggestions or comments about these plans to;
Mickey or Chip
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How to Protect Yourself while online
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OnGuardOnline.gov provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on
guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer,
protect your personal information and shows you
where and how to file a complaint.
What is Spyware?
Spyware is software installed on your computer without your consent to monitor or control your computer use. Clues that spyware is on a computer include a barrage of pop-up ads,
a browser that takes you to sites you don't want, unexpected toolbars or icons on your computer screen, keys that don't work, random error messages, and sluggish performance when opening programs or saving files.
To lower your risk of spyware infections:
- Update your operating system and Web browser software, and set
your browser security high enough to detect unauthorized
downloads.
- Use anti-virus software and a firewall, and keep them
up-to-date.
- Download free software only from sites you know and trust.
Enticing free software downloads frequently bundle other software,
including spyware.
- Don't click on links inside pop-up windows.
- Don't click on links in spam that claim to offer anti-spyware
software; you may unintentionally be installing
spyware.
- Consider using anti-spyware software.
Is it safe to shop online?
Shopping on the Internet can be economical and convenient. Shopping on the Internet is no less safe than shopping in a store or by mail.
To help ensure that your online shopping experience is a safe one;
- Know who you’re dealing with.
Confirm the online seller’s physical address and phone
number in case you have questions or problems.
- Know exactly what you’re buying.
Read the seller’s description of the product closely,
especially the fine print.
- Know what it will cost. Factor shipping and
handling — along with your needs and budget —
into the total cost of the order.
- Pay by credit or charge card, for
maximum consumer protections.
- Check out the terms of the deal, like
refund policies and delivery dates.
- Print and save records of your online
transactions.
If you have problems during an online shopping transaction, try to work them out directly with the seller, buyer or site operator. If that doesn't work, file a complaint with:
- the Attorney General's office in your state. You can find your
state Attorney General's contact information on the website of the
National Association of Attorneys General.
- your county or state consumer protection agency. Check the blue
pages of the phone book under county and state government.
- the Better Business Bureau.
- the FTC.
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**IMPORTANT NEIGHBORHOOD
SAFETY ISSUES**
No safety issues have been reported as of late.
If you notice any suspicious activities in our neighborhood, PLEASE notify the police immediately.
If you would rather stay anonymous or are afraid to be involved please call Mickey at 376-5276, Terry at 330-0236
or Chip at 953-4172 and we'll take care if it.
We need your help to keep our neighborhood safe!
Safety 1st
With school in session it is important to remember to drive slow through the neighborhood and in school zones. Scooters,
go-carts and 4 wheel ATV's are not allowed on City Streets or sidewalks. Any vehicle that has a motor must be licensed and insured. Of course they are also not allowed on the berm or in the parks.
Let's keep our neighborhood Safe - for all to enjoy!
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Click here
for a few words from the City of Sarasota about
"BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR"
(Code Enforcement)
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Weather Related Web Links:
Complete Sun & Moon Data
Get the times of the sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, transits of the
Sun and Moon, and the beginning and end of civil twilight, along with much more.
Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center
The members of the Emergency Management Team are always working hard to provide you with up to date information about preparation and survival of emergency situations. This web site will make members of Sarasota County aware to the current emergency state.
FloridaDisaster.org
During our hurricane season, turn to this site administered by the Division of Emergency Management to ensure that you and your family will know what you are supposed to do in an emergency situation.
Please Email ideas, comments or suggestions to:
Mickey
or our
Webmaster
Or if you like, feel free to fill out the
confidential survey.
Sixty-five of the nation's 299 biggest real estate markets are severely overpriced and subject to significant price corrections in 2006.
With a record number of properties for sale at overinflated prices are we moving towards a buyers market?
Many of the real estate investors and speculators have pulled out of the market and are taking a wait-and-see attitude which has put a damper on home sales and allowed the market to become saturated with a record number of homes for sale.
Click here for the full story and see the % over/under value for the various markets. As usual, Sarasota made this list also.
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City of Sarasota Public Works
Zoning Codes & Enforcement
SCAT
Route 3 - Bahia Vista
Route 3 Schedule
Route Maps
Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) introduced the first diesel-electric hybrid bus to its fleet on Monday, Aug. 7.
To celebrate the more fuel-efficient hybrid, SCAT will offer passengers free rides on the hybrid bus between now and the end of the year. With its bright green-blue-gold-white design, the bus can be easily spotted as it rotates daily among the different SCAT routes.
Our Neighborhood Association is now listed on a nationwide data base located at Neighborhood Link
Attn: BTNA members
We need your help in selecting a logo for our association. Click here to see some of the suggested logos and cast your vote.
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Selby Gallery
Ringling School's Selby Gallery is a professional on-campus exhibition space that serves as both a center of learning and hub of extracurricular activity.
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A Special Thanks to Mickey Emberton for her hard work, organization & dedication in helping to keep our neighborhood a great place to live!
Click Here to read the special 'Noteworthy Neighbor' article about Mickey from the July, 2004 Neighbor to Neighbor newsletter published by the City of Sarasota Neighborhood Office.
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