Trails ’N’ Tails

Myakka Valley Ranches

Improvement Association
June 2020
MVRIA ℅ PCM
3701 S. Osprey Ave
Sarasota, Florida 34239

www.MVRIA.com
 MVRIA Board 2020-2021 President’s Message
Hi Neighbors,
Frank DiCicco 915-1200 fdicicco50@gmail.com President As we enter our third month of the CoronaVirus Pandemic, it is still awesome to see
so many neighbors enjoying the Valley with their families. Neighbors are walking,
Jennifer Peoples 377-7654 jen@peeplesins.com VP
biking, jogging, roller blading, saddle riding, etc. We are so lucky to be living in a
Jackie Vizzi 929-7165 mvriadirector@gmail.com Secretary place where we can get out and enjoy the sunshine and our beautiful ranch proper-
Victoria Butler 924-2374 butler6044@gmail.com Treasurer ties. I do not want to even imagine how it would be to live in an apartment or condo
Heather Nestle 922-6391 heathernestle@gmail.com and had to actually remain indoors for these months. The state is beginning to re-
open, traffic is increasing on the roads and places are becoming more crowded.
Mary Mapp 924-4808 marymapp@aol.com
Please drive carefully through the Valley as so many neighbors are using our road-
Deb Houston 922-4788 debhouston@juno.com ways – and be careful when driving around the County – some people have not been
Brenda Zimmerman 780-4315 bezgirl79@gmail.com driving for months, and they are a little rusty at best.
Paula Moon 894-8392 pdrost1@msm.com I would also like to give a special thanks to so many of the kids and teens of the Val-
Wendy Ying 487-0227 wendy@drwendyying.com ley I have witness fishing and riding their bikes, 4-wheelers, dirt bikes, and side-by-
side vehicles with the utmost respect for their neighborhood. This crisis has caused
an unprecedented, significant, and immediate change in their day-to-day lives, and
we need to praise how they adapted so quickly and positively to it. Now the “home
Committees school” year is over and summer break is here, so it will be great to see them enjoy
everything the Valley has to offer.
Compliance - Bill Still, Eddie Oyer, Wendy Ying
Hopefully, there will not be a resurgence of the virus and things can get back to
Emergency Preparedness - Bill Still, Greg Schoonover, Joe Harrison, some form of normal. Although, it looks like many things we enjoyed doing may
Frank DiCicco, Jackie Vizzi never be the same. Time will tell. At this point, we will suspend our Monthly Board
Events - Paula Moon, Kim Bolam, Mary Mapp, Debbie Shorey, Janet Zveare, meeting for June, and until we feel the Board and our members can assemble safe-
ly. Please know that each Board member is continuing to perform their responsibili-
LisaReam, Sissy Ceravalo
ties so that our HOA is functioning seamlessly. Our hope is that sometime this year
Entrance Beautification - Jenn Peeples, Sally Corcoran, Vicki Butler, Frank DiCicco we can have an Annual Member’s Meeting, so we will inform everyone if it can take
Legal - Frank DiCicco, Jen Peeples, Jackie Vizzi, Wendy Ying place. As always, please call me if you have any questions or concerns.
Roads - Frank DiCicco, Candy & Jim Holthaus, Steve Arrington, Unfortunately, we did not have a May issue of the Trails n’ Tales. Between the can-
Dan Taylor, Jenn Peeples, Wendy Ying celled Annual Meeting, cancelled monthly Board Meetings and our publisher Lynn
Saddle & Walking Trails - Heather Nestle, Amy Chenard, Mark Zabik Reid moving out of the Valley, it just made sense to suspend the May issue. All ad-
Security - Dale Ream, Eddie Oyer vertisers will have one more month added to their advertising agreement. Also, the
Board is experimenting with adding color to our Trails n’ Tales publication, so you
Website - Brenda Zimmerman, Victor Lorand, Jenn Peeples will notice color photos in this issue. Our goal is to offer affordable color display ads
Welcome - Vicki Butler, Joe Harrison, Sandy Harrison that will improve the quality of the ads, increase customer responses for the adver-
tisers, and increase the revenue our HOA receives from this publication. Throughout
Contacts this month, we will be contacting all our advertisers to discuss this exciting change.
Registered Agent PCM 921-539 Our 4th of July Parade and Breakfast Picnic will sadly be cancelled this year. After
Webmaster Victor Lorand 929-7165 several discussions with the Event Committee, there is still too much unknown with
Trails ’N’ Tales Wendy Ying 487-0227 this virus and there is no way we want any of our neighbors put at risk. Our plan is to
have our Halloween Trick-or-Treat event in October and our Holiday events as well, so
Recorder of Minutes Deb Houston 922-4788
keep an eye out for updates. Cont p 3
We spoke with Gator Paving, and it looks like they will be able to return to the Valley
this month to work on the easements with fill dirt and grass seed along the edge of Safety # 2
the roadway, paint yellow strip lines at the center of the curves with reflectors, paint
white strip lines at each stop sign intersection, re-steamroll any imperfections on the As I said last month, unless you have a serious need to buy or sell real estate, now is
roads, and finish any additional drainage work and culvert cleanouts along the not the time. With so many unemployed & the future uncertain, there are not many
easements. Prior to the crisis, Gator was working on an implementation plan and buyers around & for safety reasons, there are fewer houses on the market.
schedule to address Valley neighbor’s driveway bids and to perform the paving work
for those who decide to move forward with them. They are planning to revisit that That said, if you must buy or sell, I will be glad to help with a valuation on your
project over the next few months. I will say the final jet-black smooth topcoat for the property (though future prices are a bit uncertain), or help you find the right place
first phase of the Road Project does look great! I hope you are all happy with the
project so far. We will keep you up to date on when the second phase of our Road (which can be done mostly on-line). Otherwise, please stay home and stay healthy.
Project will begin.
Our Road Committee and Saddle Trail Committee members work extremely hard
Michael S. Wallace GRI
and sacrifice their time to ensure our roads and trails are being taken care of for each Five time Gold Star Award winner for excellent service,
and every neighbor in the Valley to use and enjoy. Unlike most neighborhoods in Serving clients & community in Myakka Valley since 1988
Sarasota, we do not have clubhouses, swimming pools, or tennis courts – what we Cell: 941-350-1231 Home Office: 941-921-1586
do have is – our Roads and our Trails – and they are our most valuable assets in the
Valley. So, I would like to again thank them, and we look forward to our next Volun- Email michael@SarasotaSales.net
teer Day to clean-up our Parks and trails Visit: sarasotarealestatesales.net
We all need to do what is in our power to be part of the solution during this crisis. In Capital Real Estate Enterprises 3212 Gulfgate Dr. Suite B, Sarasota, FL 34231
time, this will pass. What I do know about our Valley is that when there is a crisis, we
are always there to help one another. Our relief efforts during Hurricane Irma was
amazing! Our roads and driveways were cleared within hours. So, if anyone needs A Splash of Spring
any help, please do not hesitate to ask - as I am confident our neighbors will be
there for each other. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any
questions or concerns. The Slower pace of Winter time,
The farmers work to plow & plant,

Has speeded up a bit

And let new crops begin.

Again, thank you all for your support, and for your confidence in everything your The special little splash of Spring,
The start of Spring refreshes us,

Board does for the Valley – which would have never happened if there was not a Gives efforts extra grit!
And people jump right in!

united Board, and for the support of you - our neighbors.

Thank you, Warm weather hustles body, mind
In work & play renewal comes,

As we work with our chores.

As we greet each new day.

Frank DiCicco, MVRIA President The start of Spring refreshes The special little splash of Spring,

folks
And we are on our way!

Lost a Pet ? Found one ? It’s time to get outdoors!

Check out the “Lost & Found” section at www.MVRIA.com Take care,

In baseball see Spring training David, Debbie, Allen & Skeeter,

games,
Red & Jack puppy dogs
To put folks on their toes.

The special little splash of Spring,

Helps as the learning grows!

Focebook Group “Myakka Valley Ranches”

 2 Locations
Hoofbeat News 6020 Deacon PL
may 2020 Sarasota
by Jackie Vizzi
4922 Verna Bethany Rd
Myakka City
Important Notice
M-F: 10 to 6
Due to the Corona Virus situation, the Trail Club meetings have been
Sat: 10 to 5
canceled until further notice.
Whispering Ranches Feed
Please check the Facebook page Beth Shuttleworth
Myakka Valley Ranch Trail Club For all your horses’ special needs
For updates & notices Available for farm calls, individual feeding programs

Stay Safe ! Available 24/7 for any questions

Call 941-755- FEED or 941-962-2247

Downed Tree
or Wash out
on the
Trail ?

HeatherNestle@
gmail.com
 Our Entrance Beautification Project was a successful collabora-
tion with Sarasota County’s Neighborhood Grant Program and
is an inspiration to professional photographer, Evan Lewis.

Visit our 2 Neighborhood parks for a shady walk down the trail
or a quiet place to fish.

Launch your kayak or canoe at the South Park on Old Ranch

Road and paddle down Howard Creek to the Myakka River.
 Changes
I like to say, “You make your plans and then life happens.”

I moved into the Valley in November of 2005. My daughter and I were thrilled to
live in an equine community and soon after got our 1st horses. We met other horse
riders and made life-long friends.

My daughter grew up and moved to Orlando to attend UCF. She has graduated and
makes her home in Mt. Dora.

As for me, I planned to remain in the Valley riding the trails and enjoying this par-
adise. But, life happened and now I am heading in another direction. I am excited
about my new life, but am sad to be leaving this wonderful community. Myakka
Valley Ranches is unique with so much to offer. The social events, neighbors and
peacefulness is not common in today’s cookie cutter developments. It is truly a par-
adise and I hope it will remain as charming and blessed in it’s future.

Til we meet again,

Lynn Reid

Dan J. Mahoney East County News

Certified Public Accountant The new redistricting changes approved by the board of county
commissioners moves Myakka Valley from District 1 to District 4.
Taxation * Accounting Our District 4 county commissioner is Al Maio.

Business Consulting

Dan J. Mahoney CPA, PA

2394 Tamiami Trail * Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Phone 941-255-0535 * Fax 941-743-8976
Email: danm@danjmahoney.com

Myakka Valley Resident

Cell Phone 954-553-5293
I am available to meet with you at your home !
 Neighbor News Everything we do is GREEN ! Security
&
Tom Scheve Community
Owner / Vice-President
CONGRATULATIONS Awareness
941-929-8039
to all the turfsuphydro@aol.com
2020 Graduates ! turfisup.com

We know this lockdown has been tough on

everyone but THANK YOU to all the Valley kids
for riding your ATVS, Horses & Bikes responsibly
Dale Ream
& being thoughtful of your neighbors.
(941)915-5811

MVRIA Trails ’N’ Tales Advertising

meetings
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3rd Monday of Full Page $450 $45

Every Month Half Page $300 $30
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Where all can make a difference
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Minutes & Artists -Don Maitz, Jackie Filmore
941-925-2525
Agendas Poet David Bates
Sunday Services - 8 am & 10 am
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Sunday School - 10 am Want to share your art, poems or info with your neighbors ? email print ready
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 Event Committee News
Chair - Paula Moon - pdrost1@msn.com - 941-894-8392

Due to the Corona virus, the Independence Day Parade & picnic has been canceled
as are all club meetings (Trail, Women’s, Garden).
The next event will be the Halloween Party and Pumpkin Carving Contest

Come join the fun at Rex and Paula Moon’s Moon Valley Farm 6330 Singletree Trail
on.Saturday October 24th for our 2nd annual kid’s Pumpkin Carving Contest
from10:00 am- 1:00 pm We invite all MVR children to participate. Bring your own
pumpkin and carving tools . We will have prizes for the best carved pumpkins . 

Then come back to Moon Valley from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm for our Halloween Cos-
tume Party & Haunted Trail Walk. Bring your favorite ghoulish dishes & drinks to
share.

Call for volunteers to help decorate the trail and set up the party . 

SepTember
2nd Trail Club Pot Luck 7p
Liz & Bill Still’s 6540 Prairie Junction Trail

October
24th Pumkin Carving Contest 10 a - 1 p
Halloween Party 7 p - 10 p
Moon Valley Farm - 6330 Single Tree Trail

December
19th Christmas Parade & Luminary Festival 5p
Multiple locations to see Santa & his sleigh
 Installation Fee Reduced During
Corona Virus Pandemic
With the massive increase of people needing to work from
home and home school, we made the decision to not only
suspend the usage thresholds, but to also reduce the set-up
fee from $ 350 to $ 100 until things return to normal.

We are bringing on another crew to help the backlog of in-

stalls and will continue to add crews until everyone has in-
ternet.

As alsways, if anyone needs extra time to pay the$ 100 in-

stall, we can break this up over several months.

This is a difficult time for everyone and we hope this will re-
lieve some stress. If you have any questions or would like to
sign up, please call us at 941-322-2916 or go to the website
& click on documents, then residential contract.

www.myakka.com