If you drive to the south end of Bay Esplanade or Narcissus Ave. you will see that our perimeter looks REALLY good! That’s because we have two hard-working, caring neighbors. Tom Vasilaros and Scott Arnold decided to rake the area, trim the palm trees and trim the oleanders and weed under them. What a difference it has made. After hours of work, we can say that it is a job well done! Thank you both.
CARLOUEL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
CAROLING AND HOLIDAY PARTY
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017
MEET AT THE BEACH ACCESS ON ELDORADO
5:00 – DISTRIBUTION OF MUSIC WITH WORDS
AND PRACTICE AS WE GATHER
CAROL THE NEIGHBORHOOD – BRING YOUR GOLF CARTS, BIKES, SKATEBOARDS OR JUST WALK
WHEN WE HAVE SUNG OUR LAST SONG – GATHER AT
58 CARLOUEL DRIVE
HOME OF ALEX AND SUE WILLIAMS
FOR AN AFTER GLOW PARTY!
WE WILL HAVE FOOD, BEER, WINE, WATER AND ICE
– IF WANT SOMETHING ELSE, BRING IT!
As of this moment, 3:30 on Thursday, September 7th, I know the following that applies to our community…
*we are on a mandatory evacuation as of 6am Friday 9/8
*you should have your emergency homeowners pass – if not go to Clearwater Police Dept. and get one now!
*you may go back and forth between your home and your shelter UNTIL THE BRIDGES ARE CLOSED.
*please secure anything that could be blown away – like your trash cans, flower pots, lawn chairs, outdoor sculptures.
*lock your home, garage, shed.
*we recommend finding someplace off island for your vehicles – maybe a city garage, friend’s home.
*call the police at 911 for any seen looting or medical emergency
*call non-emergency questions to Clearwater police -562-4242
*call county emergency management for evacuation and bridge closure questions -464-4333
Will up date this as I learn more.
Sue
Clearwater Beach Neighborhood Newsletter, put out each month by Bob Griffin, had a feature article about our own Sally Bucko and her late husband, Charlie. It tells of their life in Clearwater in the early days, about his life as a crabber. Hope you have a chance to enjoy it.
On a sunny Sunday we worked hard to get rid of the paint on the shell at our entrance. We had some success and think it looks better. Mary Ellen worked hard, with Donna helping out. Sue just diverted traffic!
We have new owners at the following addresses in Carlouel:
978 Bay Esplanade
1001 Eldorado Ave.
1038 Eldorado Ave.
1078 Eldorado Ave.
1086 Eldorado Ave.
54 Carlouel Drive
991 Narcissus Ave.
Come to the Neighborhood Party 11/6, from 4 – 6 at the beach access and welcome them!
After receiving at least 24″ rain last week, we are beginning to dry out here in Carlouel. All our streets were flooded and the police were stationed at the front gate to discourage any unnecessary traffic in our neighborhood. Our back gate was opened to help those on the south end navigate the high water more easily.
We have learned a few things as a result of the high waters. First, the drainage work that the city is doing primarily on Bruce Ave. is really needed. We have encourage them to continue to re-do grates and clean out drainage areas, especially along Bay Esplanade. Second, when your pool is full, or really any time you need to drain your pool, be sure to direct that flow of water to the streets. They are design to cope with the flow. If you drain to the yard, yours or your neighbor’s, the water is very unpredictable and could end up flooding homes. Third, trash cans float, so please keep an eye on yours and bring it home. Fourth, the dunes are our protection from the gulf. Anywhere the dunes have been breached, the water flows in and floods. Please consider this when making pathways to the beach.
We are thankful that there were no really high winds to topple trees whose roots were soaked. We are thankful for neighbors who helped others, especially those who are not here. We are reminded that high waters are going to come again, so we must think ahead and be prepared. We are going to try to get a sand bag station here on the beach. It is illegal to take sand from the beach, but hard not to when it is so close and stations with sand are miles away. We will continue to work with the city to resolve drainage issues where possible.
On Thursday evening a 4 x 4 entered the dunes near our beach access. These pictures show some of the damage done. This is a reminder to all Carlouel residents that our dunes are important protectors of our shoreline and need to be respected and nurtured. Please report any activity that is damaging to the non-emergency police, 562-4242.
On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 a boat was taken off the dock at 70 Carlouel. A second boat at the same location was not taken. The police are looking for anyone who might have seen unusual activity on Tuesday. Please call the non-emergency police number, 562-4242, if you have any information. UPDATE: Boat recovered by sheriff’s dept. in Indian Rocks and returned to owner.
This is a good reminder that boat owners should not leave the key to the boat in the boat. You might also check moorings and lifts and make them secure. This is very unusual for Carlouel and we all hope that it is a temporary group of thieves that will soon be found.
Speaking of being found – the boat stolen from 941 Bay Esplanade last fall was recovered in Mexico. Great work by our many police forces. The police continue to support our community in so many ways.
Have a good summer, but do stay alert and report anything unusual to our local police.
