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A Service of WHOA (Williamsburg Homeowners Association)

MAY - 2013  (updated 5-2-13)

MAY

 President's Report

2013 Hurricane Season Begins June 1

Hurricane Season begins June 1 and ends November 30. Start preparing for it now by making sure you have emergency supplies on hand. Things you should have ready:

Water: At least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days. ....Food: At least enough for 3 to 7 days, mostly nonperishable packaged or canned food, juices...... Blankets, pillows Items for infants or the elderly..... Nonelectric can opener. Cooking tools, fuel. Paper plates, plastic utensils. Extra clothing. Rain gear. First-aid kit, medicines, prescription drugs. Sturdy shoes. Toys, books and games. Toiletries. Hygiene items. Moisture wipes. Flashlight, batteries. Cash - banks and ATMs will not be open during power outages. Battery-operated, NOAA weather radios.

Important documents - in a waterproof container - insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc. document all valuables with video or photos if possible.

For more information on Hurricane Preparedness, call the Orange County Customer Service Line by dialing 311.

Williamsburg Bus Service Has Been Renamed NeighborLink

LYNX 's PickUpLine service has been renamed NeighborLink. The fleet has a new pink, silver and black design along with a new local phone number (407-244-0808). Service in Williamsburg is now available and includes the area along Turkey Lake Road as far north as Sand Lake Road. What this means is that the bus will now take you from your home to the Post Office, Walmart, Whole Foods plaza, Dr. Phillips Hospital and the adjacent medical offices.

LYNX ’s NeighborLink 641 operates between 5:30am and 8:00pm Monday through Saturday, excluding Holidays. To make an appointment to be picked up, you must call 407-244-0808 at least two hours in advance. The bus will pick you up at your home. The cost is $2 full fare and $1.00 for Youth (18 and under) and AdvantAge (65+) Discount.

To receive the AdvantAge discount, you must obtain a special LYNX ID card. The cards can be obtained by visiting the LYNX Central Station located at 455 N. Garland Ave in downtown Orlando.

A few residents have contacted me regarding excessively long hold times when calling to book a trip. I have been in contact with LYNX management regarding this and they assure me that they are planning on adding additional phone operators to correct this issue.

2013 WHOA Membership Drive

Our 2013 fiscal year began on February 1. For 2013, our dues will remain at $25 per year. Thank you to those who have already joined us. If you have not yet received your membership card, please call me at 407-716-6267.

If you have not already joined our organization, please take a moment to do so today. You may pay your dues by using the coupon you received in your Club coupon book or by using the coupon located in this newsletter. We at WHOA appreciate your support!

Our next WHOA Board of Directors meeting will be held on Monday April 15 at 7:00 pm at the Lime Tree Clubhouse located at 5303 Gateway Ave. We invite anyone interested to attend the quarterly board meetings.

Please feel free to contact me at 407-716-6267 if you have any questions or concerns regarding WHOA or our community.

Thank you,

Tom Shoriak,

President

Discounts and Special Offers

Members of W.H.O.A. (Williamsburg Homeowners Association) are entitled to discounts at many local establishments, including:

Please click any link immediately below for details

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Today's Front Pages from around the world

For a brief history of Williamsburg

Please click HERE

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www.orangeTVfl.net

New releases for Orange TV include the Active Lifestyles Magazine with interviews on the use of feeding tubes in patients with advanced dementia, the VA healthcare system and the book “All My Children Wear Fur Coats – How to Leave a Legacy for Your Pet”. Watch on www.orangeTVfl.net …go to the “vital living section” at the bottom of the column on the left hand side of your screen.

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A Link to Orange TV has been permanently added to the list of Important Links at the bottom of this page.

The Sheriff's Office is now offering a daily update on what's happening in Orange County

Please click here

STREET LIGHT OUT?

Report it to Progress Energy!

Copy number on metal tag on pole and

CLICK HERE

Most lights are back on in 36-72 hours

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Orange County Deputy Hiram Bustamante says....

Auto burglaries are the highest stat in our area. Remove valuables, - Lock up, Light up... Don't be a target...

Calling In Reports: If you perceive it to be in progress, and/or life threatening call 911

If it's over with or you need information or help, call the non emergency line 407-836-HELP (4357)

For the latest community alerts (if any)

Please Click Here

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Williamsburg Facts:

2010 census Population: 7,645

As of the census of 2000, 3,262 households, and 2,035 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 706.7/km² (1,830.4/mi²). There were 3,492 housing units at an average density of 366.4/km² (948.9/mi²). The 2010 racial makeup of the area was 67.6%, White, 4% African American , 0.10% Native American, 6.4% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander , 2.15% from other races , and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.2% of the population.

13.1% of the households had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.49.Population was spread out with 10.7% under the age of 18 , 4.4% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 33.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,460, and the median income for a family was $51,791. Males had a median income of $37,029 versus $27,337 for females. The per capita income was $26,096. About 2.0% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over. - from Wikipedia

Residents of WILLIAMSBURG can assist the Orange County Sheriff's Office by:

1.   Reporting all suspicious activity 24/7 by calling 407-836-HELP (4357) or 9-1-1 in any emergency.

2.    Lock all vehicle doors, close your windows (do not leave them cracked) and set your vehicle alarms.

3.    If your vehicle has a release lever for the trunk that opens the trunk from the interior of the vehicle, please make sure it is locked.

4.   Remove all valuables from your vehicle. This includes: cell phones,GPS, laptops, book bags, etc to name a few.

    If possible park your vehicle in your garage.

These tips are not all inclusive. For more information on Crime Prevention tips, you can visit our website at http://www.ocso.com and click on Crime Prevention and Downloads on the left hand side of your screen.

If you have any information or know the identity of individuals involved in any illegal incidents you may contact the Orange CountySheriff's Office 24/7 at 407-836-HELP or 9-1-1 in any emergency.Email:marcus.camacho@ocfl.net

Yoyo Ma and Li'l Buck doing an indescribable dance - check it out.

CLICK HERE

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URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT

WFOA has received new information of recent sightings of bobcats and coyotes in our Williamsburg area. We have received the assistance of local professionals who are currently investigating and believe this to be accurate. In Florida, as well as other locations, it is important to learn how to safely live with wildlife. Research has shown that removing them is an inefficient and ineffective method to control local populations. This is because new coyotes and bobcats often move into habitat others have been removed from and populations can quickly return to their original size. Like most wildlife species, bobcats and coyotes have a natural fear of people. However, they may lose this fear if they are taught to associate people with food. All food and garbage needs to be secured so as not to unnaturally attract bobcats, coyotes, or other wildlife. Food, garbage, and small animals are their food source and they will continue to stay in an area where they can easily obtain this.

What do coyotes look like? Coyotes are medium-sized mammals in the same family as dogs, wolves and foxes. Their fur is generally salt-and-pepper gray, with tan or brown patches. They have a thick, bushy tail, long, pointy nose and pointy ears. Adults in Florida weigh between 20 and 35 pounds on average, and males are generally larger and heavier than females.

What do bobcats look like? The name bobcat, comes from the “bobbed” tail, which is as little as one or two inches long, but can reach seven inches in length. Bobcats can be recognized by their tufted, triangular shaped ears and facial tufts, often called sideburns. They have a distinct pattern of brown or black spots on their coats. The backs of their ears are black with white spots in the center. The bobcat stands nearly two feet at the shoulder and can get to be three feet in length and weigh fifteen to thirty pounds.

Don’t allow your dogs or cats to roam freely. Most attacks on pets occur either at night or in the early evening and early morning hours (that is, dusk and dawn). During those times especially, be careful if you’re going to walk your pet in wooded areas or areas where there are a lot of other plants growing, which could hide coyotes and bobcats. Also, keep your dog close, on a short leash. It is best to keep cats indoors all of the time, but especially at night.

For more information on coyotes, bobcats, and other wildlife, see Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission online at http://myfwc.com

WILLIAMSBURG FRIENDS OF ANIMALS (WFOA)

Williamsburg Friends Of Animals

"Dedicated to reuniting lost Williamsburg Animals with their owners, sharing knowledge and helping all animals in need" If you love animals and would like to meet friends who share this interest, we hope you will join us. Our WFOA meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 PM at the Green Briar Clubhouse. All Williamsburg residents are welcome!

williamsburgfoa@gmail.com

FOR A CURRENT LIST OF LOST AND FOUND ANIMALS,

PLEASE CLICK HERE!

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Williamsburg Bus Service Has Been Renamed NeighborLink

Since the service area has expanded, ridership has increased in the past few months. We at WHOA have worked hard to make this expansion possible. It is now up to the riders to keep the service in place by using it as much as possible.

Don't forget that the intersection of John Young Parkway

and Central Florida Parkway has traffic cameras that are used liberally to send expensive tickets to red light runners.

Be careful out there!

Free Computer Classes from a very knowledgable Lake Ridge resident are being offered to all Williamsburg residents! Classes are held every Tuesday evening at the Lake Ridge Clubhouse at 7:30 pm. Come with or without your computer....

From Orange County Sheriffs Office
Criminal Investigation Unit

MARCH Crime Stats for Zone 50 (Williamsburg)

- 41 Auto Burglary - burglary to an auto, auto break-in

- 4 - Residential Burglary - burglary to a residence

- 1 - Commercial Burglary - burglary to a business

- 3 - Auto Theft - theft of an auto

Williamsburg Area Boundries ~ North Boundry - Beeline/Beachline Expressway, South Boundry- Oceola County Line, East Boundry - West of John Young Pkwy, West Boundry - I-4 and Rt 535

Residents of the community can assist the Orange County Sheriff's Office by:

Reporting all suspicious activity 24/7 by calling 407-836-HELP (4357) or 9-1-1 in any emergency. Lock all vehicle doors, close your windows (do not leave them cracked) and set your vehicle alarms. If your vehicle has a release lever for the trunk that opens the trunk from the interior of the vehicle, please make sure it is locked. Remove all valuables from your vehicle. This includes: cell phones, GPS, laptops, book bags, etc to name a few.
If possible park your vehicle in your garage.

Click Here for more Orange County Info

Orange County has a 311 Online Requests page - in addition to the 311 number to call for Orange County Information - where we can post and track status of our requests. Also, they have a free Android app now called OCFL 311... go figure. Both ways, we can view "Current Events" such as when we had a recent massive power outage.

ABOUT WHOA

ALERT!

Due to decreasing membership (less than 10% of homeowners) WHOA voted to stop maintaining some of the landscaping in our community, and anticipates all landscape management will end in about a year from now!

Belonging to the Williamsburg Homeowners Association brings some special advantages to its members.

For just $25 per year, you will have the opportunity to support the group that represents all of the Villages in Williamsburg to negotiate with our local governments and Agencies on our behalf. Membership also entitles you to discounts at many local businesses (see column to the left for a list).

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Thanks to WHOA, we have enjoyed many improvements to our Community, including new street lights on Orangewood Blvd, street repair and lighting, and a specially designed traffic exchange with the Beach Line Expressway and Orangewood that reduces the traffic streaming down from Universal Boulevard. WHOA Also maintains all of the landscaping that isn't the responsibility of the individual villages of Williamsburg.

Please help us to continue this important service by paying your dues each year. Only $25 per year buys a lot of benefits! ...Send to:

W.H.O.A.

10630 Larissa Street

Orlando FL 32821 - 407-716-6267

AROUND WILLIAMSBURG

Green Briar

Meditation Class - 2nd & 4th Thursday at 7:15 pm

Williamsburg Friends of Animals 3rd Wednesday of each month.

AARP Tax Prep Assistance - starting Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Lake Ridge

Lake Ridge Free Exercise Class taught by a licensed physical Trainer - Tuesday at 4pm & Thursday at 7:30.

Free Computer classes every Thursday at 7:30pm starting May 2.

Hadassah General meeting March, 1pm

Lime Tree

Williamsburg Singers - every Thursday at 11:00 am

Sunshine Ladies - every Friday at 12:30 pm Crochet, knitting, and fun times. Projects are given to charities.

Saturday Morning Stroll - 7:30 am An excellent way to get energized.

Lime Tree Annual Dinner & Dance - Saturday, Feb.9th 6 to 10:00 pm Tickets are $15.00 per person

Montpelier

Kids Club Saturday for kids 2 to 16 years of age. - 10:00 am to noon

Line Dancing with Linda 9:30 - 10:30 am - $3.00 per person.

The Williamsburg Discussion Group - Meets every Tuesday morning from 10:30am to noon.

Parkview Pointe

Book Club Discussion Group - Second Wednesday each Month

Craft Club - every Thursday at 1 - 3 pm

Somerset

Williamsburg Home Community Education - on the 2nd 3rd and 4th Wednesday at 11:30 am - Part of the Orange County Home and Community Association. Projects are given to charities.

Win-Gate

Chair Exercises - Mon, Wed, & Fri. at 10:00 am

Zumba Exercises - Mon. Tues. & Wed. 6:45pm, Thurs. 5:45pm, Sat. 10:30 am

For more information on any of the events above, call the club sponsoring the event. Club phone numbers are listed above, (first column)

- - Green Briar - -(407) 352-1231

Email: : greenbriarclub@bellsouth.net-

web site: : http://www.greenbriarvillageclub.com

- - Lake Ridge - - (407) 351-3919

Email: : lakeridgeclub@gmail.com

website: www.lakeridgevillagenews.com

- - - Lime Tree - -(407) 351-3551

Email: : limetreevillage@yahoo.com - -

---Montpelier - -(407) 352-0385

Email: : montpelier10500@bellsouth.net

---Parkview Pointe (407) 239-3404 Email: parkviewpointehoa@embarqmail.com

website: www.parkviewpointe.com

- - - Somerset - - - (407) 239-6400

Email: info@somersetvillage.comcastbiz.net
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---Win-Gate - - -(407) 352-0305 Email: : wingateclub@hotmail.c - web site: http://www.facebook.com/wingateclub

NEWS

DESTINATION PARKWAY FINALLY HAS A DESTINATION!

NOW OPEN! (sort of)

The picture above was taken from John Young Pkwy, and shows that Destination Parkway is now open almost all the way to John Young. But until the John Young Parkway widening Project is done, you will have to turn left at the end of the bridge over Shingle Creek and follow that road to Commodity Circle. Then, turn right and you will come out across from the entrance to the Walmart Shopping Center!

The last part is unfinished. This portion is delayed until John Young is widened. This project is currently under construction.

Eventually, it will also connect to International Drive, right next to the Hilton. The work on the West side is on hold until the County can find a developer who is willing to pay for extending the road. No one knows when the West end will be completed. Hopefully, in our lifetime! This road should eventually reduce traffic on Central Florida Parkway.

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Remember the Subs+ restaurant that was in the Williamsburg Downs Shopping Center? If you enjoyed their fare, the owners have moved just down the road to PARC CORNICHE (located 1/4 mi. South of I Drive and CFL Pkwy) The new location is the main restaurant for this property. It is called the CALYPSO BAR & GRILL, and they feature the same food you loved, and a whole lot more, in a beautiful, tropical, and much larger location. They also offer a 10% discount for WHOA members!

For web site click here: Calypso Bar and Grill

MORE BUSINESSES COMING!


 A Panera Bread restaurant is NOW OPEN 
north of the corner of I-Drive and CFL Pkwy.
Next door to the Buffalo Wild Wings (still under 
construction.


Buffalo wild Wings 
is NOW OPEN on I Drive just 
North of CFL Parkway.




Remember the Goodings grocery store next
 to Mercado? It is now being converted to
a High End Bowling Alley with Dining, Dancing 
& Entertainment. It is NOW OPEN.
It is part of the new I-Drive Live venue
which should be a great addition to I Drive!
More about this venue coming soon...

A Farmers Market Food Express Organic Fruit 
& veggies store is under construction,and 

a World of Chocolate Museum & Café will open soon.
It will offer Coffee, Desserts/Ice Cream, Tea
 Free Wi-Fi, Kid Friendly, Live Music
 It is in the Orchid Bay 
shopping center on I-Drive
 (South) about 1/2 mile from the 
intersection of CFL Parkway and I- Drive.
 More info soon.

--- SOME BUSINESSES HAVE LEFT!

The Packaging Store and the Cigar Bar in the Williamsburg Downs Shopping Center have closed recently....

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Please Note!

If you see a violation of our Orange County Codes, please contact Steven Marconi, our Orange County code enforcement officer at the following address: steven.marconi@ocfl.net or call his desk phone: (407) 836-4228.

Here is the Code Enforcement page on the Orange County Web Site...

Code Enforcement

How to File A Police Report Online

E-Reporting

is a recently introduced option to report certain Crimes Online.

E-Reporting gives you another option to file certain crimes like:

Lost Property , Identity Theft, Theft, License Plate Lost/Stolen,

Vehicle Burglary, Harassing Phone Calls, Vandalism, and

Vandalism to Vehicle. The Crime had to occur within Orange County.

This cannot be used for Emergencies

IF YOU HAVE A SUSPECT you CANNOT use this system.

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A REPORT

Meet Henri, the Existential Cat...

Important Links

Current Local Weather – Orange County Government, Florida – Map with nearby Restaurants - Free Home Valuations -

Orlando Sentinel News - FREE Classified Local Ads - https://ocalert.netCurrent Weather Map of USA and Canada ----www.orangeTVfl.net
W.H.O.A - 10630 Larissa Street - Orlando , FL 32821
Phone: (407) 716-6267 Email: williamsburg@cfl.rr.com

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