REGATTA BEACH CLUB * 880 MANDALAY AVENUE * CLEARWATER BEACH, FL 33767 727-446-3700 Office
Welcome to your Regatta Beach Club Community Website
We are all very proud of our community and are committed to create a very welcoming environment.
Please be aware that the Regatta Beach Club has a minimum 90 day rental period.
Regatta Beach Club 2023 Board of Directors
President - Jac Fleming * Vice President - Jon Middendorf * Vice President - Dale Mitchell * Treasurer/Secretary - Sharon Herbst * Director - Vlad Kogan
Property Manager - Ben Mariano
For all documents related to Selling/Refinancing and RBC Operating (including Estoppels/Governing Docs/Financials)
Please go to: https://hhrmgt.cincwebaxis.com/ or contact the property manager listed above
Welcome to your Regatta Beach Club Community Website
We are all very proud of our community and are committed to create a very welcoming environment.
Please be aware that the Regatta Beach Club has a minimum 90 day rental period.
Regatta Beach Club 2023 Board of Directors
President - Jac Fleming * Vice President - Jon Middendorf * Vice President - Dale Mitchell * Treasurer/Secretary - Sharon Herbst * Director - Vlad Kogan
Property Manager - Ben Mariano
For all documents related to Selling/Refinancing and RBC Operating (including Estoppels/Governing Docs/Financials)
Please go to: https://hhrmgt.cincwebaxis.com/ or contact the property manager listed above
Welcome New Owners and Tenants!
The staff and management of Regatta Beach Club would like to personally welcome you. To help things run smoothly we ask that you give us a heads up for guests or vendors that may be visiting. This can be done via email rbc@hhrmgt.com or a quick call to the front desk, 727-446- 3700. If you are unsure of the procedure for vendors please contact the front desk. We do not give out keys unless you give us permission. Please bear in mind, we cannot accept any packages or deliveries at the front desk. These will be dropped at your door. Please let us know if there is anything we can do better.
The staff and management of Regatta Beach Club would like to personally welcome you. To help things run smoothly we ask that you give us a heads up for guests or vendors that may be visiting. This can be done via email rbc@hhrmgt.com or a quick call to the front desk, 727-446- 3700. If you are unsure of the procedure for vendors please contact the front desk. We do not give out keys unless you give us permission. Please bear in mind, we cannot accept any packages or deliveries at the front desk. These will be dropped at your door. Please let us know if there is anything we can do better.
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Huricane Helene
9/30
FEMA Update:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance is now available to Pinellas County residents who experienced damages/losses due to Hurricane Helene. Disaster assistance may include financial help for temporary lodging, basic home repairs and other disaster-caused expenses. Eligible residents can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, using the FEMA app, or by phone at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).
Make sure contractors you hire are licensed – unlicensed or fraudulent contractors often target desperate homeowners in the aftermath of hurricanes. Learn more at pinellas.gov/choosing-a-contractor and verify contractors are licensed at contractorsearch.pcclb.com.
Cooling stations are open in areas where residents remain without power following Hurricane Helene. These stations will provide a place for residents to cool off and charge their phones. These locations can be found at disaster.pinellas.gov.
For the latest recovery and resource information, go to disaster.pinellas.gov.
Additionally, from the Board of Directors:
Further information will become available on Regattabeachclub.net
Again, please carefully, post-hurricane environments are littered with hazards.
Harbeck Hospitality
9/28
The Boards choice for restoration company will start work this morning. An initial assessment and planning was developed yesterday around 5pm when Barrier Island access was made possible. Today, the plan will be to dry out the Pump Room, dewater Elevator Pits and tap into the building power grid with a portable generator. The center elevator being a primary goal. City sanitation lines are required to facilitate RBC plumbing needs and the return of water services.
First Choice will be the major player in this phase of the restoration efforts. Their know-how with this scale of disaster recovery has been proven through numerous catastrophic weather events throughout Florida and the Eastern Seaboard. They bring technology with the ability to create certifiable documentation widely accepted by all key insurance organizations, which will garner rapid turnover of funding from FEMA through Disaster Recovery Programs.
After a close evaluation yesterday, we realized the enormous feat we will accomplish. The strength of Regatta's structure withstood a violent weather event. And, with the leadership of the Board of Directors, we will withstand the rigors ahead and stay steady on a clear course to those beautiful Calidesi Sunsets.
Please be safe, post-hurricane environments are littered with hazards.
FEMA Update:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance is now available to Pinellas County residents who experienced damages/losses due to Hurricane Helene. Disaster assistance may include financial help for temporary lodging, basic home repairs and other disaster-caused expenses. Eligible residents can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, using the FEMA app, or by phone at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).
Make sure contractors you hire are licensed – unlicensed or fraudulent contractors often target desperate homeowners in the aftermath of hurricanes. Learn more at pinellas.gov/choosing-a-contractor and verify contractors are licensed at contractorsearch.pcclb.com.
Cooling stations are open in areas where residents remain without power following Hurricane Helene. These stations will provide a place for residents to cool off and charge their phones. These locations can be found at disaster.pinellas.gov.
For the latest recovery and resource information, go to disaster.pinellas.gov.
Additionally, from the Board of Directors:
Further information will become available on Regattabeachclub.net
Again, please carefully, post-hurricane environments are littered with hazards.
Harbeck Hospitality
9/28
The Boards choice for restoration company will start work this morning. An initial assessment and planning was developed yesterday around 5pm when Barrier Island access was made possible. Today, the plan will be to dry out the Pump Room, dewater Elevator Pits and tap into the building power grid with a portable generator. The center elevator being a primary goal. City sanitation lines are required to facilitate RBC plumbing needs and the return of water services.
First Choice will be the major player in this phase of the restoration efforts. Their know-how with this scale of disaster recovery has been proven through numerous catastrophic weather events throughout Florida and the Eastern Seaboard. They bring technology with the ability to create certifiable documentation widely accepted by all key insurance organizations, which will garner rapid turnover of funding from FEMA through Disaster Recovery Programs.
After a close evaluation yesterday, we realized the enormous feat we will accomplish. The strength of Regatta's structure withstood a violent weather event. And, with the leadership of the Board of Directors, we will withstand the rigors ahead and stay steady on a clear course to those beautiful Calidesi Sunsets.
Please be safe, post-hurricane environments are littered with hazards.
More photos and updates to come
Pier/Boardwalk
The deck is completed and waiting for railings to be delivered.
Some helpful reminders for your dog
1. Please make sure your pets are registered with the front desk
2. Once you have properly registered your pet you will receive a tag that your pet must wear while on property.
3. Pets are not allowed in the center lobby and must enter and exit the building through the north and south lobbies
4. Please make sure your pet is on leash when outside of the unit.
5. Please pick up after your pets outside, there are doggie waste stations located on the north and south ends of the property.
5. Report ‘accidents’ promptly
We love dogs too and want to keep our little furry friends in good standing with all of our neighbors!
2. Once you have properly registered your pet you will receive a tag that your pet must wear while on property.
3. Pets are not allowed in the center lobby and must enter and exit the building through the north and south lobbies
4. Please make sure your pet is on leash when outside of the unit.
5. Please pick up after your pets outside, there are doggie waste stations located on the north and south ends of the property.
5. Report ‘accidents’ promptly
We love dogs too and want to keep our little furry friends in good standing with all of our neighbors!
EV Stations for RBC Residents and Guests
Owners and Residents will be able to register connect to the new EV Stations. A special thank you to Dave, for all of your ground work and guidance to get this project completed! Another great amenity added to the Regatta Beach Club.
Sea Turtle Season Begins May 1st
From May 1st through October 31st, Loggerhead Sea turtles successfully nest and hatch along the beaches of St. Petersburg and Clearwater. With over 20 miles of shoreline, our area is prime real estate for turtle nests. Female turtles come ashore in the dark, dig a hole and lay 100 to 150 eggs at a time. During the course of a season, a single female lays three to eight nests. After a 45 to 70 day gestation period, hatchlings emerge from the nest at night and follow the moonlight reflecting off the Gulf.
Sea turtles can be disoriented by lights visible from the beach causing hatchlings to become attracted inland. When this happens, they most often die of dehydration, predators or are run over by motor vehicles. Occupants of beachfront properties are asked to minimize the use of lights that shine directly on the beach side.
Information about turtle friendly beach lighting from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission can be found on the links below.
Sea turtles can be disoriented by lights visible from the beach causing hatchlings to become attracted inland. When this happens, they most often die of dehydration, predators or are run over by motor vehicles. Occupants of beachfront properties are asked to minimize the use of lights that shine directly on the beach side.
Information about turtle friendly beach lighting from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission can be found on the links below.
We Have History and Gorgeous Sunsets
Survey of RBC current property lines recorded with Clearwater city. Like our neighbors, we own to the 17year high tide line past the old pier.
Photo credits Jessica & Alan Charness
RBC Community Herb Garden
We welcome another great addition to our shared amenities.. a community herb garden! In cleaning up and improving the courtyard area, we noticed that the large ugly brown painted cement flower pots were more of a distraction than complementary. Our landscaper gave us a quote of over $5,000 to replant the pots professionally. Instead, we decided to move several pots to an area where they would serve as a community garden for those wishing to plant herbs or small garden vegetables in one spot. With fresh terracotta paint, new garden soil, and a rock bed to cover the muddy ground behind the older grills.. the community garden was born. We thank Julie for taking so much of her volunteer time and donated plants to make this beautiful herb garden that all of us can enjoy.. one snip at a time!
RBC Community Theater
Community contributions: Sunsets!
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A big shout out to Susan Olds and several community members for their contributions of our community sunset gallery. Each picture was donated by individuals proud of their photography skills and the deep love and appreciation for our beautiful beach. |
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New and Improved RBC Private and Protected Beach
For years, invasive species have taken over our beaches.. as a result they have clogged our drains causing damage to our building structure, parking lot and surrounding areas. Invasive plant roots made their way over the seawall resulting in roots growing under our paver blocks and cracks through our valuable sea wall, causing even more costly damage. In an attempt to clear our drainage area, we succeeded in creating a draining system that began to work. Now.. the invasive plants are again taking over the dunes and sea wall. Beginning April 16th, and now permitted and working with the FDEP we will begin to remove any and all invasive plants from in front of our beach property. Subsequently, in following weeks, we will start to plant native plants listed below. We are asking that our residents and guests keep off of these area's and respect the ongoing improvements that we continue to make to our prized and highly valued location. ~ on behalf of the BOD Jac Fleming
Native Plants replacing invasive species. (as seen in pictures below)Beach grass/Sea oats (liners)
Sea oaks (liners) add'l request by FDEP Seashore paspalum (2")
Beach sunflower (4")
Railroad vine (4")
Inkberry (1g)
Native Plants replacing invasive species. (as seen in pictures below)Beach grass/Sea oats (liners)
Sea oaks (liners) add'l request by FDEP Seashore paspalum (2")
Beach sunflower (4")
Railroad vine (4")
Inkberry (1g)
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Emergency Mini-Split Proposed Limits and Requirements for emergency installation.
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Please see the attached proposal.
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Into The Night Behind Clearwater Beach
JP has done it again! His video's are amazing and artfully done. We are so lucky that he is willing to share with our community. Subscribe for more of his videos on his youtube channel.
The Importance of our History
Our community is looking for interested members to contribute to the knowledge and celebration of the history of Clearwater Beach and the RBC which was once slated to be the most one of the notorious Kipling Hotels in the 1920's. Please consider joining this group by clicking the button below! Or, contribute your knowledge and photos to Jessica. We appreciate all that you can do!
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Water Drainage
With old buildings, there are always great challenges. But the BOD is committed to commit to their fiduciary duty to maintain our property. Thank you Wayne for your submission of the drain design that shows how our drain system extends through our property to the seawall.
~ Flooding in Parking Lot making it hazardous for residents to access their vehicles
~ Flooding under the building garage and maintenance area destroying building foundation
~ Recent sink hole in parking lot on South corner causing damage to vehicle
~ No drainage from patio deck, leaving black grease stains on pavers
~ Standing water increased mosquito population during heavy rain months
~ Water pressure on Sea Wall has created cracking in need of repair. (Total replacement could be as much as $250,000)
~ Flooding in Parking Lot making it hazardous for residents to access their vehicles
~ Flooding under the building garage and maintenance area destroying building foundation
~ Recent sink hole in parking lot on South corner causing damage to vehicle
~ No drainage from patio deck, leaving black grease stains on pavers
~ Standing water increased mosquito population during heavy rain months
~ Water pressure on Sea Wall has created cracking in need of repair. (Total replacement could be as much as $250,000)
New walkway bollards provided by the Sea Turtle Conservancy are beginning to be installed to replace the existing non functional. More images to come!
Our new porch swing is a great addition to our beach side. Especially for those who's units face the inner coastal. Thank volunteers who worked hard to make this new amenity a reality!
While you were away...
Congratulations JP Abello! for winning two Wyzie awards..!
https://youtu.be/wSj35WbuIXA
Here is his prized time-lapse winning video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSj35WbuIXA&feature=youtu.be&t=3067&fbclid=IwAR21o6hT1Dq9xEels3Tbk6_zlqw9o0PuMtxSc98OZxr89-Js1RehqUOs5Qo
Photo submitted by: Gregg Stickler
How glorious is our "Crown Jewel" on the beach? We are so fortunate to have this gift, cherish it and do all that we can to keep it at its best. Thank you Gregg for sharing this photo!
~ Jac
How glorious is our "Crown Jewel" on the beach? We are so fortunate to have this gift, cherish it and do all that we can to keep it at its best. Thank you Gregg for sharing this photo!
~ Jac
Sometime ago... 1962-65
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Some great history of the Regatta Beach Club when first built. Shared by: Steve Dervich
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2018 BOD dedicates fitness center in honor of Buckshot.
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Year book picture taken from Don's mothers yearbook "The Old Causeway" (Thanks Don!)
October 16th, BOD meeting
Presidents Comments
Welcome neighbors and friends
It has been a busy few weeks for our building and association. We are fortunate now to have high efficiency Air Conditioning working in our hallways and common area’s after an unusually warm end of the summer. We are also enjoying the addition of two new grills in a secondary location. We have made great progress in improving our living space and facilities.
There is a lot of work that remains in front of us. Examples are: Looming deadlines for our fire safety system, a deteriorating pier/boardwalk, and a required shutdown of the use of the pool as daylight abates. These are just some of the major decisions and considerations we have to make with a tight budget in mind.
I am very pleased that the BOD will continue to make use of membership surveys to give our entire association a voice in how our association and building is managed. Often times the loudest voice in the room does not always represent the sentiment of the whole. Thank you to all who spends hours of your personal time to contribute to our community.
Jac Fleming
Some of the meeting presentation and survey results here >>>>
Presidents Comments
Welcome neighbors and friends
It has been a busy few weeks for our building and association. We are fortunate now to have high efficiency Air Conditioning working in our hallways and common area’s after an unusually warm end of the summer. We are also enjoying the addition of two new grills in a secondary location. We have made great progress in improving our living space and facilities.
There is a lot of work that remains in front of us. Examples are: Looming deadlines for our fire safety system, a deteriorating pier/boardwalk, and a required shutdown of the use of the pool as daylight abates. These are just some of the major decisions and considerations we have to make with a tight budget in mind.
I am very pleased that the BOD will continue to make use of membership surveys to give our entire association a voice in how our association and building is managed. Often times the loudest voice in the room does not always represent the sentiment of the whole. Thank you to all who spends hours of your personal time to contribute to our community.
Jac Fleming
Some of the meeting presentation and survey results here >>>>
TripAdvisor
Best in America!
"Absolutely the best white sand beach!"
By PERRI ORMONT BLUMBERGIf you're looking for an incredible beach vacation, Florida has no shortage of spectacular sandy oases. But one Tampa Bay beach can boast of a new accolade: Best Beach in the United States, according to TripAdvisor's 2018 Travelers' Choice Awards.
Which gorgeous stretch of Sunshine State sand won top honors? Clearwater Beach, an idyllic paradise on the Gulf of Mexico that averages 361 days of sun a year. Trailing close behind in second place was Florida's Siesta Beach, followed by Ka'anapali Beach in Maui in third place. To determine the rankings, TripAdvisor looked at the number of reviews and ratings for beaches around the world, along with the quality of traveler reviews.
1. Clearwater Beach - Clearwater, Florida
2. Siesta Beach - Siesta Key, Florida
3. Ka'anapali Beach - Lahaina, Hawaii
4. South Beach - Miami Beach, Florida
5. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve - Honolulu, Hawaii
6. Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
7. Saint Pete Beach - St. Pete Beach, Florida
8. Hollywood Beach - Hollywood, Florida
9. Santa Monica Beach - Santa Monica, California
10. Lanikai Beach - Kailua, Hawaii
To see all the winners for 2018's Travelers' Choice awards — including the top 25 beaches in the U.S. and the world — visit tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice.
Best in America!
"Absolutely the best white sand beach!"
By PERRI ORMONT BLUMBERGIf you're looking for an incredible beach vacation, Florida has no shortage of spectacular sandy oases. But one Tampa Bay beach can boast of a new accolade: Best Beach in the United States, according to TripAdvisor's 2018 Travelers' Choice Awards.
Which gorgeous stretch of Sunshine State sand won top honors? Clearwater Beach, an idyllic paradise on the Gulf of Mexico that averages 361 days of sun a year. Trailing close behind in second place was Florida's Siesta Beach, followed by Ka'anapali Beach in Maui in third place. To determine the rankings, TripAdvisor looked at the number of reviews and ratings for beaches around the world, along with the quality of traveler reviews.
1. Clearwater Beach - Clearwater, Florida
2. Siesta Beach - Siesta Key, Florida
3. Ka'anapali Beach - Lahaina, Hawaii
4. South Beach - Miami Beach, Florida
5. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve - Honolulu, Hawaii
6. Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
7. Saint Pete Beach - St. Pete Beach, Florida
8. Hollywood Beach - Hollywood, Florida
9. Santa Monica Beach - Santa Monica, California
10. Lanikai Beach - Kailua, Hawaii
To see all the winners for 2018's Travelers' Choice awards — including the top 25 beaches in the U.S. and the world — visit tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice.
RED TIDE 2018 by: Jean-Pierre Abello
Cleaning up the beach
If you have any chairs, lounges, boats, etc. stored on the beach area or under the pier please ensure that all items are removed
Regatta Beach Club owns the land "seaward to the 19 year average high tide line":
Note: You may have heard differing opinions and claims of where our beach side property-line exists.
This argument has been asked of the City of Clearwater on numerous occasions. The city, has determined that the plats on record indicate that the land seaward of Regatta’s seawall is our property" The property line is indicated at the 19 year average high tide line. The city has also indicated such in current plat lines for property owners that have accreted as well as receded. No home owner plat line would thus be into the water.
Beachfront property owners, according to a Supreme Court of Florida decision dated September 29, 2008, "have no rights in navigable waters and sovereignty lands that are superior to other members of the public in regard to bathing, fishing, and navigation." Upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court 2016. https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/09pdf/08-1151.pdf
However, beachfront property owners do have a number of special rights, known as littoral rights, with respect to the beaches. These rights are:
Regatta Beach Club owns the land "seaward to the 19 year average high tide line":
Note: You may have heard differing opinions and claims of where our beach side property-line exists.
This argument has been asked of the City of Clearwater on numerous occasions. The city, has determined that the plats on record indicate that the land seaward of Regatta’s seawall is our property" The property line is indicated at the 19 year average high tide line. The city has also indicated such in current plat lines for property owners that have accreted as well as receded. No home owner plat line would thus be into the water.
Beachfront property owners, according to a Supreme Court of Florida decision dated September 29, 2008, "have no rights in navigable waters and sovereignty lands that are superior to other members of the public in regard to bathing, fishing, and navigation." Upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court 2016. https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/09pdf/08-1151.pdf
However, beachfront property owners do have a number of special rights, known as littoral rights, with respect to the beaches. These rights are:
- The right to have access to the water
- The right to reasonably use the water
- The right to accretion and reliction
- The right to the unobstructed view of the water
Beach dunes and sea oats provide vital protection and habitat for beaches and coastal wildlife.
If you notice a violation of disturbance to protected beach grass areas, please contact Florida Department of Environment Protection directly:
Florida Coastal Office
850-245-2094 FloridaCoasts@dep.state.fl.us Kevin Claridge, Director, Florida Coastal Office
F.S. Sec. 161. 052
F.S. Sec. 161.242
- Do not pick sea oats, not even the seeds. Picking sea oats is illegal in Florida and will result in a fine.
- Do not walk or drive a vehicle of any sort over dunes or sea oats. Sea oats are easily destroyed and sand dunes damaged by any kind of traffic, even foot traffic.
- If you walk your dog on northern Clearwater Beach, observe leash laws and never let your dog run loose—especially over sand dunes. Dogs can destroy sea oats and sand dunes as well as disturb nesting shorebirds.
If you notice a violation of disturbance to protected beach grass areas, please contact Florida Department of Environment Protection directly:
Florida Coastal Office
850-245-2094 FloridaCoasts@dep.state.fl.us Kevin Claridge, Director, Florida Coastal Office
F.S. Sec. 161. 052
F.S. Sec. 161.242
Seeing the beauty in the sunset is an easy thing...
Yet the beach itself possesses a treasure trove of natural beauty...
And all you have to do.. is look a little deeper...
Yet the beach itself possesses a treasure trove of natural beauty...
And all you have to do.. is look a little deeper...
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The Suffleboards are back and refurbished!
~ Don't walk on the green surface as it has glass beads that will break off.
~ Please use common sense etiquette while playing near neighbors and follow rules.. as applicable.
~ Don't walk on the green surface as it has glass beads that will break off.
~ Please use common sense etiquette while playing near neighbors and follow rules.. as applicable.
Storm Damage from Irma 2017
Click on pictures to enlarge.
storm pictures placed in Gallery http://regattabeachclub.net/gallery.html
Jac Fleming 10/17/2017
Seven Beautiful Dolphins
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Drones can be used properly to all of our enjoyment... Here is a great video of a pod of dolphins traveling past our beach. A good example of how drones can be used in a positive way. Thanks Ron!
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Great photo! Credit: Wayne Misler
Regatta Beach Club Updates:
Bicycles
Please remember if you have a bicycle in the north or south storage areas please make sure you have registered it at the front desk.
Construction in Units
Please remember if you are going to be doing any remodeling in your unit to please make sure you are completing the alterations form at the front desk and providing a $500 deposit and also all your contractor insurance information. If we do not have all the proper paperwork and deposit on file work can not begin in the unit.
Noise
Please remember if you are outside on the patio in the evening or at night to please be courteous to your neighbors and keep your voices down. It can be very disturbing to those that live on the gulf side at noise and voices travel at night. Please also be mindful and courteous to the staff if they request you to quiet down as they are only doing there jobs.
Balcony Lights
As a reminder please make sure if to turn your balcony lights off at night or if you are leaving the condo for an extended period of time. Some times the lights are left on and it can be very bothersome to your neighbors. We are also in turtle nesting season so we want to ensure we are not interfering with any of the turtle nest that may be hatching.
Bicycles
Please remember if you have a bicycle in the north or south storage areas please make sure you have registered it at the front desk.
Construction in Units
Please remember if you are going to be doing any remodeling in your unit to please make sure you are completing the alterations form at the front desk and providing a $500 deposit and also all your contractor insurance information. If we do not have all the proper paperwork and deposit on file work can not begin in the unit.
Noise
Please remember if you are outside on the patio in the evening or at night to please be courteous to your neighbors and keep your voices down. It can be very disturbing to those that live on the gulf side at noise and voices travel at night. Please also be mindful and courteous to the staff if they request you to quiet down as they are only doing there jobs.
Balcony Lights
As a reminder please make sure if to turn your balcony lights off at night or if you are leaving the condo for an extended period of time. Some times the lights are left on and it can be very bothersome to your neighbors. We are also in turtle nesting season so we want to ensure we are not interfering with any of the turtle nest that may be hatching.
Check Your Balcony Lights
Lighting can affect sea turtles in two ways. When mother sea turtles crawl up the beach to nest, they do so at night while it is dark out, relying on the moon to guide their crawl up the beach to nest and back to the water. If the brightest light around them is not the moon, but instead a light, the turtle is in danger of “disorienting,” meaning she crawls out of her way before returning back to the water. We have had some turtles crawl the wrong way for as many as sixty meters due to disorienting lights.
Second, when the hatchlings emerge from their nest, they use the brightest light (which should be the moon) to find their way to the water. Hatchlings are already in danger of being trapped in holes dug on the beach, by sand castles, in dunes, and of being snatched up by predators on their dash to the water. In addition to all these factors, many hatchlings will crawl the wrong way due to bright lights on the street or on balconies and homes and end die before they ever reach the water. Sea turtles already have an extremely low survival rate— only about 1 in 1,000 hatchlings will survive to adulthood. By turning your lights off, you can provide the hatchlings with the best chance possible to reach the water. You can also knock down sand castles and fill large holes, this does help!
By FWC guidelines, we are supposed to cage as few nests as possible. For those who are not familiar, caging means that you literally place a cage over the nest to trap the hatchlings and ensure they do not crawl the wrong way, but this is more human intervention than we’d like. FWC would like to demonstrate that humans are negatively affecting the sea turtles by leaving their lights on, so this summer especially, it’s important to turn your lights off! We work very hard to patrol each day and mark every nest, so anything you can do to help keep the turtles safe would be greatly appreciated.
Lastly, some of you may know that the sea turtle nesting patrol done through the Clearwater Marine Aquarium has recently lost its funding as it is no longer associated with the aquarium. Twenty-six miles of beach must still be patrolled each morning to mark nests and document false crawls; however, now all supplies are being bought out of pocket and there are no vehicles to use— so each volunteer is patrolling on foot. If you would like to know more about this issue, you can email mgergoudis@gwu.edu, and if you would like to donate to help save the sea turtles, you can visit this link: https://www.gofundme.com/sea-turtle-patrol-supplies-help
Thank you!
Stormy Weather:
Do you know your evacuation zone? Storm surge levels have changed. Your evacuation zone may have been impacted. All citizens should check their zone:
• pinellascounty.org/knowyourzone
• (727) 453-3150 (landlines only)
• Pinellas County “Doing Things for You” Mobile App
• Pinellas County Utilities bill
• Ready Pinellas Mobile App
Tune in to the local media outlets today as we hold a hurricane preparedness awareness day with our media partners.
Download the NEW Ready Pinellas App:
Download the free mobile app to get help with creating a personal emergency plan, have access to checklists that change with the approach of a hurricane, look up your evacuation level and connect to information and social media. Download the new mobile app at Google Play and Apple Store. Search for Ready Pinellas.
All Hazards Preparedness Guide:
Paper copies of Pinellas County’s All Hazards Preparedness Guide are available at city halls, libraries and other local government buildings across the county. It is also available online and in the Ready Pinellas App.
Alert Pinellas:
Pinellas County’s free emergency notification service allows us to send special notices to residents in specific areas that may be facing severe weather or other hazards. Sign up for the free emergency notification service Alert Pinellas at pinellascounty.org/alertpinellas.
Do you know your evacuation zone? Storm surge levels have changed. Your evacuation zone may have been impacted. All citizens should check their zone:
• pinellascounty.org/knowyourzone
• (727) 453-3150 (landlines only)
• Pinellas County “Doing Things for You” Mobile App
• Pinellas County Utilities bill
• Ready Pinellas Mobile App
Tune in to the local media outlets today as we hold a hurricane preparedness awareness day with our media partners.
Download the NEW Ready Pinellas App:
Download the free mobile app to get help with creating a personal emergency plan, have access to checklists that change with the approach of a hurricane, look up your evacuation level and connect to information and social media. Download the new mobile app at Google Play and Apple Store. Search for Ready Pinellas.
All Hazards Preparedness Guide:
Paper copies of Pinellas County’s All Hazards Preparedness Guide are available at city halls, libraries and other local government buildings across the county. It is also available online and in the Ready Pinellas App.
Alert Pinellas:
Pinellas County’s free emergency notification service allows us to send special notices to residents in specific areas that may be facing severe weather or other hazards. Sign up for the free emergency notification service Alert Pinellas at pinellascounty.org/alertpinellas.
Scott Tydeman
FLOOR PLANS
Floor plans of each RBC Unit are available on this site!
Quick Link >>>> /floor-plans.html
Floor plans of each RBC Unit are available on this site!
Quick Link >>>> /floor-plans.html
USA Today's Number 1 Beach!
What do volleyball players, a crippled but plucky dolphin named Winter and Hulk Hogan have in common?
They're all claims to fame for Clearwater Beach, the Gulf of Mexico barrier island resort community that USA TODAY Travel readers crowned the best beach town in Florida.
Readers voted online on 10 nominations submitted by "Dr. Beach" — aka Florida International University professor and coastal expert Stephen P. Leatherman. Nearly 30,000 votes were received, and Clearwater was a clear winner with more than 25% of the tally, followed by Siesta Key, Cocoa Beach and Sanibel Island.
USA Today~ Laura Bly
http://www.usatoday.com/story/dispatches/2013/01/25/beach-florida-beach-town-clearwater/1863439/
They're all claims to fame for Clearwater Beach, the Gulf of Mexico barrier island resort community that USA TODAY Travel readers crowned the best beach town in Florida.
Readers voted online on 10 nominations submitted by "Dr. Beach" — aka Florida International University professor and coastal expert Stephen P. Leatherman. Nearly 30,000 votes were received, and Clearwater was a clear winner with more than 25% of the tally, followed by Siesta Key, Cocoa Beach and Sanibel Island.
USA Today~ Laura Bly
http://www.usatoday.com/story/dispatches/2013/01/25/beach-florida-beach-town-clearwater/1863439/
Is your smoke detector working?
A working smoke alarm can alert you to danger and make the difference between life and death. Install and maintain a smoke alarm on every level of your home. Be sure to replace the battery every year. It is a simple way to keep you and your family better protected 24-7.
Test your smoke alarms monthly.
Test your smoke alarms monthly.
Winter worth billions
The total local economic impact of "Dolphin Tale", a motion picture featuring the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and its most-famous resident, could approach $5 billion between 2012 and 2016.
By the end of that period, attendance at CMA could reach 2.4 million visitors and 4,000 new jobs could be created. A new animal care area scheduled to open within a month could "...almost double or triple the number of animals we can take care of," Yates said. ~ Steve Nichols |
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WIFI Available in the building
There is WIFI that is available in the building! You will be able to get the signal in the lobby area, sunset room, community room, gym, and the outside patio area. The name of the network is: Regatta1 and the passkey to gain access is (inquire at front desk). .
~ This is a great service, but for now the range of the wifi is limited to the community room, pool and upstairs conference room.
~ This is a great service, but for now the range of the wifi is limited to the community room, pool and upstairs conference room.
Changed topography of Clearwater Beach blamed for dangerous currents
Breaks in the shoreline are a new addition to the topography of Clearwater Beach after large storms churn up the sand. The beach north may have several breaks in the shoreline allowing water to flow in and flow out from a trough that formed behind the shoreline.
Here is a link to an interesting article in the Tampa Bay Times >>http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/swimmers-pulled-from-rip-currents-on-clearwater-beach/1237694
Thanks Wayne!
Here is a link to an interesting article in the Tampa Bay Times >>http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/swimmers-pulled-from-rip-currents-on-clearwater-beach/1237694
Thanks Wayne!
What Is an AED Automated External Defibrillator?
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that checks the heart rhythm. If needed, it can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm. AEDs are used to treat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
SCA is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. When this happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs.
SCA usually causes death if it's not treated within minutes. In fact, each minute of SCA leads to a 10 percent reduction in survival. Using an AED on a person who is having SCA may save the person's life.
More Information on AED can be found here: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/aed/
SCA is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. When this happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs.
SCA usually causes death if it's not treated within minutes. In fact, each minute of SCA leads to a 10 percent reduction in survival. Using an AED on a person who is having SCA may save the person's life.
More Information on AED can be found here: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/aed/
Help Build the History... Submit your photo's!
There is nothing more enlightening and refreshing that a little bit of nostalgia. Certainly there have been very good times at Clearwater Beach and the Regatta Beach Club. We are very interested in your story. Not long ago, we found a nice story about when Hollywood Came to the Regatta Beach Club and filmed the movie "Sunday Dinner for a Soldier" The movie was filmed partly on the original foundation that was being build in the 1920's as a Kipling Hotel. It is pretty interesting to see the foundation of the ballroom of the "old hotel" in the film.
A poor family in Florida saves all the money they can in order to plan something special for the soldier they've invited to Sunday dinner. They don't realize that their request to invite the soldier never got mailed. On the day of the scheduled dinner, another soldier is brought to their home and love soon blossoms between him and Tessa, the young woman who runs the home.
A poor family in Florida saves all the money they can in order to plan something special for the soldier they've invited to Sunday dinner. They don't realize that their request to invite the soldier never got mailed. On the day of the scheduled dinner, another soldier is brought to their home and love soon blossoms between him and Tessa, the young woman who runs the home.