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Annual Fire and Extinguisher Inspection

Dear Residents:

I wanted to take this opportunity to give you all a heads up on when our annual Fire Inspection will take place. We will need everyone’s cooperation to make this a smooth annual inspection and we'll be sending notices to remind you of these inspections and if there are any changes.

Fire Extinguisher Inspection

February 21, 2011

Fire Extinguisher Inspection – Residents from the following buildings please leave your fire extinguisher outside your front door, for this inspection.
2614 Hilton Head Place
1180 Windmill Harbor Way
1178 Windmill Harbor Way
1176 Windmill Harbor Way
1161 Windmill Harbor Way
1159 Windmill Harbor Way
1157 Windmill Harbor Way
1147 Windmill Harbor Way
1145 Windmill Harbor Way
1143 Windmill Harbor Way
1114 Courtney Trace Drive
1171 Courtney Trace Drive
2615 Indigo Coast Way
1107 Courtney Trace Drive
1109 Courtney Trace Drive
1111 Courtney Trace Drive

February 22, 2011

Fire Extinguisher Inspection – Residents from the following buildings please leave your fire extinguisher outside your front door, for this inspection.
1119 Windmill Harbor Way
1117 Windmill Harbor Way
1174 Courtney Trace Drive
1172 Courtney Trace Drive
1170 Courtney Trace Drive
1151 Courtney Trace Drive
1149 Courtney Trace Drive
1147 Courtney Trace Drive
1158 Courtney Trace Drive
1156 Courtney Trace Drive
1150 Courtney Trace Drive
1148 Courtney Trace Drive
2616 Indigo Coast Way
2614 Indigo Coast Way

Annual Fire Inspection Hillsborough County Fire

February 22, 2011

Hillsborough County Fire Marshal and Fire Safety Consultant will need to inspect every unit; they will be entering the units with a member of the maintenance team. Please note that the alarms will be sounded to inspect all horns are operational. They will be inspecting the following buildings on this date.
1147 Windmill Harbor Way
1145 Windmill Harbor Way
1143 Windmill Harbor Way
1161 Windmill Harbor Way
1159 Windmill Harbor Way
1157 Windmill Harbor Way
1180 Windmill Harbor Way
1178 Windmill Harbor Way
1176 Windmill Harbor Way
1107 Courtney Trace Drive
1109 Courtney Trace Drive
1111 Courtney Trace Drive
1119 Windmill Harbor Way
1117 Windmill Harbor Way
1151 Courtney Trace Drive
1149 Courtney Trace Drive
1147 Courtney Trace Drive

February 23, 2011

Hillsborough County Fire Marshal and Fire Safety Consultant will need to inspect every unit; they will be entering the units with a member of the maintenance team. Please note that the alarms will be sounded to inspect all horns are operational. They will be inspecting the following buildings on this date.
2616 Indigo Coast Way
2614 Indigo Coast Way
1174 Courtney Trace Drive
1172 Courtney Trace Drive
1170 Courtney Trace Drive
1158 Courtney Trace Drive
1156 Courtney Trace Drive
1150 Courtney Trace Drive
1148 Courtney Trace Drive
1114 Courtney Trace Drive
2614 Hilton Head Place
1171 Courtney Trace Drive
2615 Indigo Coast Way

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5 Reasons why you should have renter's insurance

Attention Residents:
As you are aware, renters insurance is not required. However, below are 5 reasons you should consider investing in renters insurance.

1. Loss or Damage of Personal Property
Perhaps you don't think you have many expensive things. But when something happens to your belongings, you will soon realize that having to replace everything you've bought in your home is a major financial setback. Renters insurance assures that you will be covered for personal property in the event of theft or natural disaster.

2. Apartment renters generally have a higher risk of property damage
How well do you trust your neighbors with your home? Sure, you and your family may be cautious. But in a multi-unit apartment building, you are depending on the other tenants to share safety and caution as well. When a fire breaks out or a leak starts in one apartment, there is the potential that many or all tenants in the building end up with damaged personal property and no place to live.

3. Renters insurance protects you against litigation
You can get sued by your landlord for damaging property in your apartment -even if it was an accident. If someone trips on your rug and hits their head on your book shelf, they could sue you for medical expenses. If you leave a pile of empty boxes in the hallway and another tenant trips over them and injures himself, he could sue you. Protecting yourself from personal injury litigation is a very good reason to have renters insurance.

4. Footing the bill when your home is unlivable.
One type of coverage you can get from renters insurance is called "loss of use." Most landlords are not responsible for getting you a place to stay if something should happen to your apartment. Whether you are affected by a fire from a neighbors unit, or a storm causing damage to your apartment, renters insurance can position you to make a claim for "loss of use". Your insurance company will continue to pay while your home is being repaired or rebuilt, or until you permanently relocate.

5. Renters insurance is CHEAP and could save you a fortune!
For as little as $19 per month, you can get up to $30,000 in coverage just in case anything happens. Your home is your home whether you rent an apartment or own a house. Renters are just as prone (if not more) to accidents, damage, and liability as home owners. Just because renters insurance is not required by law like home owners insurance, that doesn't mean that you don't need it.
Contact your current or local insurance agent for additional information regarding rental insurance.

Romantic Restaurants for Valentine's Day in Tampa, Florida

Romantic Restaurants for Valentine's Day in Tampa, Florida
By Sheryl Young
Takeaways
The View at CK's is the perfect place for a proposal.
Want to knock the socks off that special person in your life with a romantic dinner for Valentine's Day? If you happen to be in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, here are some excellent choices of Romantic Restaurants.
My Rating Scale: $$ - Comparatively Inexpensive. $$$ - More Expensive. $$$$ - Have a pocketful of green. Upscale = dress nice. Chic = dress to kill. Come on, guys, take off those oversized shorts and flip-flops and put on something "GQ".
The View at CK's - The Revolving Rooftop Restaurant at The Marriott Hotel, Tampa International Airport. 813-878-6500. Upscale, $$$. Step out of the elevator to see scenic views of Tampa Bay from ceiling-to-floor windows all around you. The restaurant rotates slowly as you eat so you can catch every angle. Terrific European-style formal service, live piano playing at the bar after 8 pm weekends, and excellent food including the choice of a sushi bar and signature breads. Reservations are needed. If it's time to "pop the question", this is the perfect place.
The Capital Grille - International Mall, 2223 North West Shore Blvd, Tampa, FL. 33607. 813-830-9433. Upscale to Chic, $$$. Located in the New Orleans-style outdoor setting of "Bay Street" at Tampa's very popular International Mall, the Capital Grille is top-knotch for tender aged steaks, seafood and their wine selection. A modern, elegant restaurant. Stroll around afterward to see all the other restaurants with outdoor seating and entertainment at certain times. Reservations highly suggested.
The Cheesecake Factory - Also at International Mall. 813-353-4200. Casual to Upscale and Chic, $$-$$$. Nothing like its industrial-sounding name, this is a glamorous restaurant setting reminiscent of Tuscany. Share one sumptuous, thick and creamy piece of cheesecake with two forks. It's more romantic that way. Beside their approximate 50 varieties of awesome cheesecakes, they also serve a ton of hugely plated full meals. Outdoor patio option. No reservations accepted. Be prepared to wait anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour on weekends and holidays. (Note: there are other Cheesecake Factory locations in the Tampa area, but this is the one for romance, and again, the walk on "Bay Street" afterward).
P.F. Chang's China Bistro - 219 Westshore Plaza, Tampa, FL. 33609. 813-289-8400. Upscale to Chic, $$-$$$ - But you can come casually dressed if you don't mind being shown up. A very popular dinner and drinks location. The giant terra-cotta Asian warrior horses at the front entrance are enough to impress. Chang's serves Chinese-Szechwan food in a beautiful setting with hand-painted oriental murals adorning the walls, and dark shiny woods. Generous portions with some Gluten-free menu options. No MSG. Outdoor patio option with a cosmopolitan view of three other restaurants. Reservations are needed. To be sure to get the time you want, make them 4-5 days in advance.
Bern's Steak House - 1208 S Howard Ave., Tampa, FL. 33606. 813-251-2421. Upscale to Formal, $$$$. Bern's is the place that airline employees will tell first-time Tampa visitors to go, but it can also get reviews of being overrated. However, the romantic mood is there. Bern's is known for their steaks and wine cellar selections. At one time, they had a $10,000 single bottle of wine in stock. Impress your date with that! A separate dessert room with flaming selections. Reservations are needed
The Melting Pot -13164 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL. 33618, 813-962-6936, or 2221 4th St N. in nearby St. Petersburg, FL. 33704 (separate website), 727-895-6358. Casual to Upscale, $$. Share a fondue or two together. There's nothing more romantic than dipping your fondue sticks full of scrumptious food into the hot cheese, chocolate or other choices at the same time. Sometimes portions are small. If you're going at 8 pm, have a snack at 5 pm. Reservations are suggested.
Sources:
http://www.ckstampa.com/.
http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/About/main.asp.
http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/default.asp.
http://www.pfchangs.com/.
http://www.bernssteakhouse.com/.
http://www.meltingpot.com/.

Florida Fire Prevention - Grills

Dear Residents,

Just a friendly reminder, the NFPA 1 Section 10.11.7 prohibits gas-fired grills and charcoal grills to be kindled on any balcony or under any overhanging portion or within 10 feet of any structure. Electric ranges, grills or similar electrical apparatus shall be permitted. Note: A gas grill may not be stored within any multi-family unit not within 10 feet of any multi-family building.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and making Courtney Trace a great place to live!

Courtney Trace Management

Tampa's SOHO District

On any given night along south Howard Avenue, aromas cascade through the air, carried by the breeze off Hillsborough Bay and into the noses of those in search of a meal.
The smells of poached fish and hot pizza, spicy baked chicken and cafe con leche linger in pockets through the neighborhood, enticing us to make a choice. Will it be Ceviche or Mangrove's, Soho Oasis or Seven 17 South?
The options, of course, are what make south Howard — affectionately known as Restaurant Row — a tantalizing place to consider when the appetite calls. Few places in the area offer so many eateries along one pedestrian stretch, which is why we include it as part of our occasional series on walk-able dining.

Extending roughly from Bayshore to Kennedy boulevards, Restaurant Row literally percolates with places to chow down, from quick bites to big nights, all within a brisk stroll of one another. Happy hour crowds create a bustle early on, followed by mid-evening diners. Another wave arrives as concerts and hockey games let out, and people tarry into the wee hours.
More than 20 restaurants line the avenue, some open for more than 50 years — an anomaly in the business. That historic foundation is what others build on, says Bill Shumate, owner of Bella's and former president of the Florida Restaurant Association.
''I think Bern's being here helped because it established a reputation of excellence in Tampa, the state and the country,'' he says. ''Once you get a pattern of quality established, a reputation, it becomes a norm for what people expect in the area.''
Howard Avenue also has a built-in customer base. It runs smack through some of the most densely packed, and affluent, neighborhoods in Tampa.
''Those neighborhoods are a big help,'' says Joey Reinbold, manager of Mangroves, which has been on the culinary strip for 12 years. ''It's a pretty decent demographic here that's within walking distance to the restaurants.''
The abundance of restaurants, however, comes with a price — parking. Finding a weekend spot requires perseverance and luck, or the necessary evil of the valet.
''Parking is a big problem," Shumate says. "But people seem to come here in spite of it.''
RESTAURANT ROW
Here's a selective look at the restaurants along south Howard Avenue.
1. Mangroves Seafood Grille, 208 S. Howard Ave., (813) 258-3302. Luscious catches from the sea are the marquee event here, although carnivores will want to sink their fangs into the dry-aged Angus Buckhead rib-eye. ($$-$$$)
2. T.C. Choy's Asian Bistro, 301 S. Howard Ave., (813) 251-1191. This Oriental bistro cooks up more than 100 Chinese dishes, including eel, octopus, abalone, and whole duck. ($$)
3. Cheap, 309 S. Howard Ave., (813) 258-5878. Despite its name, Cheap is richly rewarding, offering a tantalizing sampling of small-bite items prepared and presented with an understated, artistic flair. The menu features two columns -- epulae (feast) and crudo (raw fish) -- small portions that double as appetizers and entrees. ($)
4. Taqueria Cantina & Burrito Joint, 402 S. Howard Ave., (813) 259-9982. This is the place to gorge yourself with Mexican food at lunch or dinner, on the cheap and in a casual setting right on the main strip. ($)
5. MacDinton's, 405 S. Howard Ave., (813) 251-8999. Beef stew simmering in vegetables and a rich broth of Guinness Stout is enough to bring the Irish out of anyone, and it's a staple here, along with other gut-busting pub fare. ($)
6. Soho Oasis Cafe, 410 S. Howard Ave., (813) 849-7482. Creative and healthful Lebanese cuisine, featuring a variety of dishes from Shawerma lamb to charbroiled baby quails. And what other restaurant offers a bottle of Chateau Kefraya? ($)
7. Manny's Bistro, 516 S. Howard Ave., (813) 253-0042. The newest kid on the block features American grill fare, including sandwiches, pasta, seafood and beef, with live music on weekends. ($-$$)
8. Evos, 609 S. Howard Ave., (813) 258-3867. The place to go for soy burgers, nutritious smoothies and other healthful goodies. ($)
9. Seven 17 South, 717 S. Howard Ave., (813) 250-1661. The menu features Italian cuisine on one side, Pacific Rim on the other. The kitchen takes its diners on a culinary tour that begins in Tuscany, then jumps to Hawaii, China and Japan. ($$)
10. Royal Palace Thai Restaurant, 811 S. Howard Ave., (813) 258-5893. Enjoy the yum salads, with shrimp, squid or beef in a zesty lime juice-chili sauce with cucumbers, carrots, onions and chili peppers. A chicken version of Nam Sod is a treat. ($$)
11. Daily Eats, 901 S. Howard Ave., (813) 868-3335. Bite into classic American comfort food with gourmet ingredients like cilantro aioli and goat cheese. For dessert, try the bread pudding and pie. ($-$$)
12. The Lime, 915 S. Howard Ave., (813) 868-5463. The Lime excels by mixing standard Mexican dishes -- tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas - with rotisserie-fired lamb, sirloin, pork or chicken, different cheeses and choices of sauce. It's also a hot spot for the young-and-hip. ($$)
13. Mr. T's Italian Restaurant, 927 S. Howard Ave., (813) 251-3969. A Davis Islands landmark in the early 1980s, Mr. T's recently relocated to Restaurant Row, cooking up affordable, no-frills Italian dishes. Go easy on the garlic rolls. ($)
14. Hugo's Spanish Restaurant, 931 S. Howard Ave., (813) 251-2842. Nestled in an 88-year-old building, Hugo's lays no claim to gourmet fare, but prices are reasonable and the grub hearty. Try the chicken and yellow rice. ($)
15. Water, 1015 S. Howard Ave., (813) 251-8406. Clean, crisp and transparent are apt words to describe Water, the simply appointed sushi restaurant connected to Ciccio & Tony's The modest offerings are zesty and fresh, and gracefully priced. ($$)
16. Sidebern's, 2208 W. Morrison Ave., (813) 258-2233. The contemporary alter-ego of its big neighbor, Bern's, this elegant spot serves classy, eye-appealing dinners with a polyglot of flavor sensations. ($$-$$$)
17. Ciccio & Tony's, 1015 S. Howard Ave., (813) 251-8406. With its sassy atmosphere, good food, and local crowds, this restaurant is a weeknight standard for a bite and conversation. "California Bowls," pastas, seafood and pizzas all rock. ($$)
18. Bern's Steak House, 1208 S. Howard Ave., (813) 251-2421. The king of steak houses in Florida, Bern's has been a culinary institution for a half century. People fly in from all over the country to dine here and sample exceptional cuts of beef and the most extensive wine list this side of the moon. Bring your paycheck. ($$$)
19. Sally O'Neal's Pizza Hotline, 1319 S. Howard Ave., (813) 251-0220. Specialties are homemade pies, pastas, calzones and salads. The owners insist on fresh ingredients, fine-quality baker's yeast, double-smoked bacon and high-gluten flour. ($$)
20. Bella's Italian Cafe, 1413 S. Howard Ave., (813) 254-3355. If location is everything, this venerable Hyde Park restaurant will be around for a long time. Bella's features a classy but comfortable ambience and a solid menu of Italian dishes made from scratch, from personal pizzas to veal. A big spot for the late-night crowd. ($$)
21. Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant, 1502 S. Howard Ave., (813) 250-0203. The classy tapas bar and restaurant in the old Le Bordeaux digs presents hot and cold delights in small bites, as well as paella and excellent sangria. The structure was built in 1957, a year after Bern's opened. ($$)