Renaissance News  -  June 2002 DID YOU KNOW??? FATHER'S DAY The inspiration behind the celebration of Father's Day is owed at least partly to its slightly earlier counterpart, Mother's Day.  When Sonora Louise Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, heard a sermon on setting aside a day to honor one's mother, it gave her the idea to petition a day to honor fathers.  William Jackson Smart raised her and her five siblings by himself after her mother died in childbirth.  With support from the Spokane Ministerial Association and the YMCA, her efforts paid off, and on June 19, 1910, the first Father's Day was celebrated in Spokane.  In 1972 Richard Nixon signed a presidential proclamation declaring the third Sunday of June as Father's Day. Today, greeting card companies rejoice, and the sales of shirts, ties and electric razors increase considerably.  However, the fact is that more collect calls are recorded on Father's Day than on any other day of the year! HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!! VEHICLE REGISTRATION In an effort to ensure that our garage management is effective, all residents' vehicles must be registered with the Management Office. The vehicle make, model, color and license plate information must be given to the concierge or the property manager.  Please let us know when any vehicle information changes. RENAISSANCE SALES As of June 10, 2002, 180 of the units have been sold.  This figure represents 74% of  total units. DOOR MATS Mats left in the hallway could be a tripping hazard during a fire. For your safety and the safety of your neighbors, please remove all mats from unit doors and place them inside your unit. RESIDENT WEB SITE The residents' web site is an independent information resource for owners, residents and anyone interested in the Renaissance of Sarasota. View the web site at http://RenCondo.homestead.com. BARBECUE GRILL Please see the concierge desk to reserve the barbecue grill. An instruction manual will be given to you when the grill is reserved. For your safety and enjoyment, it is important to review the manual and to adhere to the necessary safety precautions. Please remember to always clean the grill after each use. SARASOTA MUSIC FESTIVAL The Sarasota Music Festival enters its 38th season as one of the nation's premier festivals celebrating chamber music. A host of internationally renowned musicians will work with some of the world's most promising music students. A full concert schedule includes three artist showcase concerts on Thursday afternoons in Holley Hall and six faculty chamber concerts held on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Sarasota Opera House. Students will perform eight concerts throughout the festival, which are free and open to the public.  The concerts will run from June 3 to June 22.  Call 953-3434 for ticket information.  LOADING DOCK If you plan on receiving a delivery, remember to schedule it with the Management Office.  We have had scheduled deliveries waiting to use the dock when unscheduled deliveries are using the bays.  Scheduling deliveries will ensure availability for everyone. PARKING We have noticed that the Visitor's parking lot is still used by our residents.   In an effort to keep the lot clear for visitors, we would appreciate it if you would park in your assigned space.  We don't want to deprive visitors a place to park. We appreciate your cooperation. MANAGER'S CORNER CABLE TELEVISION If you head North for the summer or plan to be away for an extended period, Comcast Cable has a program called "Vacation Standby".  The charge is $28.90 to shut off the cable when you leave and to turn on cable when you return.  Call:  800-326-6701 between 7am-11pm for further information. VIDEO LIBRARY One of our residents has donated some tapes to our new video library.  If you want to view a tape or dvd in your unit or in the Media Room, visit the library which is currently located at the Concierge Desk and sign out a tape.    This is a good opportunity to view a movie you have been wanting to see. We accept all tape and dvd donations.  Listed below are the movies currently in our collection: The Pledge                    Cruel Doubt Matrix                              The Good Mother The Score                    Blind Faith Training Day                    Fox Trot The Tomb Raider          Zoolander It's a Wonderful Life          Bugs Life Toy Story 2                Josie & the Pussycat HURRICANE SEASON If you plan to be gone for an extended period of time during hurricane season we recommend that you bring your balcony furniture into your unit to prevent it from blowing away or causing damage to your unit or another unit. BOATS, CAMPERS, MOTOR HOMES Residents are not permitted to maintain or keep commercial trucks, motorcycles, campers, trailers, mobile homes, motor homes, recreational vehicles, boats and similar vehicles in any parking area or elsewhere in the Condominium unless first obtaining the written approval of the Board, which may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of the Board.  However, this does not prevent the parking of such vehicles as may be essential to transport physically challenged persons such as their wheelchairs or other similar devices. WORK COMPLETED Garage Ramp:  Two ramps have been installed at the Southwest corner of the garage.  The ramps will assist our residents using carts or other wheeled objects through the gates. Doors to Garage.  New door closers were installed on the 2nd and 3rd floor doors from the parking garage into the building.  The frames and locking mechanisms were also adjusted to ensure a smoother closing of the doors. WORK IN PROGRESS Pond:  Management has been in contact with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to obtain a permit to stock grass carp.  The grass carp are effective in controlling aquatic plants in small water bodies by eating the vegetation. As the grass carp eat the vegetation, the algae will be controlled.   Two grass carp have been recommended by the Fish and Wildlife Commission.   As soon as the permit is received, two fish will be purchased for the pond.  A stainless barrier has been placed at the drain to prevent the fish from entering the storm drain.     Stained sidewalks and curbs:  The stain has been removed from the sidewalks and curbs. Landscaping:  The developer is continuing to work with the landscaper and the city to remove and relocate palm trees. Bar Code Access Reader: Management has received proposals for the bar code reader.  The reader will work with the existing gate access system.  The scanner will control the entry of vehicles equipped with a bar code by reading the windshield tags inside each registered automobile.  The proposals are under consideration and will be acted upon within the next 30 days.