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Fitness Center Info

Hello Turnbury Residents!

I just wanted to pass along that the weight machine in the fitness center will be repaired this Friday and ready to use for the weekend!

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Fun and Free Events This Weekend!

FREE
The Brandon Skate Park has already been open a few weeks, but bad weather hosed the original grand opening party a few weeks ago. Still, skaters have waited a long time to invite the community to the grand opening ceremony of its new 11,000 square-foot 'obstacle street and bowl' in Brandon. After the ribbon cutting ceremony, the dudes take over with demonstrations by local skateboarders. Entrance is free all summer. After that, skate fees will be $4 per day, and annual skate park's passes are available at $150. The event is 1 p.m. Saturday at 5720 Providence Road, Riverview. (813) 635-3500.

FREE
Ivy Box from the BET reality show FREE College Hill Interns hosts the charity fundraiser Pink Days: Black Nights. Walk the pink carpet while paparazzi cameras flash at the entrance to this party with music, dancing and dessert. 10 p.m. Friday. Pink and black attire required. Free general admission, $10 VIP. Royale Ultra Lounge, 204 N Morgan St, Tampa. (941) 685-1783.

FREE
Celebrate the discovery of John's Pass with John Levique Pirate Days, featuring a variety of pirate-themed events including a sea battle and a boat parade, a family treasure hunt and costume contests. There are also lots of vendors for shopping and food and a bounty of pirate performers. Free at John's Pass Village and Boardwalk in Madeira Beach (though Friday's Pirate's Ball from 7-11 p.m. is $20). 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. johnspassfestivals.com.

FREE
Bike from stop to stop at the St. Pete Bike n' Eat , a restaurant hop with free samples at each stop starting at 3 p.m. Saturday. Follow the leader, grab a snack and roll on to the next stop. The group meets at Trek Bicycle Store and makes stops at Casita Taqueria (3:15 p.m.), Meze 119 (3:45 p.m.), the Ale and the Witch (4:20 p.m.), Parkshore Grill (4:50 p.m.) and back to Trek (5:30 p.m.) for a party designed to promote physical fitness and economic growth within St. Petersburg community. Registration required at (727) 498-8655. It's free, with free samples at the stops, but drinks and menu items additional. Trek Bicycle Store of St. Petersburg, 3169 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg.

FREE
The historic Union Station in Tampa - which is celebrating its centennial - is marking National Train Day with live music, tours of Amtrak equipment, model railroad displays and exhibits, telegraph demonstrations, food trucks and a history program. It's all free at 601 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

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Gone Fishin'

Hello, wonderful Turnbury residents!

I saw this article from our friends at www.visitstpeteclearwater.com and wanted to pass it along.  If you haven't gone fishing in a while, these are some great locations (no boat needed)!  Grab a pole and let us know if you reel any in!

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Fishing without a boat generally means staying dry by fishing from a pier. There are plenty of options in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area; some of the better-known ones are the Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier, Redington Beach Long Pier, The Pier (downtown St. Pete), Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach and the Gulf Pier and Bay Piers at Fort De Soto Park.

From these piers or bridges, the fish that makes most people's day is the Spanish mackerel, which can be caught year-round but has seasonal peaks. Red drum, speckled trout, and snook also can be found.

If you're ready to immerse yourself in fishing, try wade-in flats fishing, where you get out into the water (feet covered). It's a good choice if you're interested in fishing but not committed to a half-day minimum. It also does not require a guide or charter boat. If you have bass and walleye tackle from home, bring it, and your lures, too. Fort De Soto offers 7 miles of shoreline; Weedon Island Preserve is solid for this type of fishing as well.

For those who prefer freshwater fishing, Lake Tarpon (which has produced a 19-pound bass) and Lake Seminole are the places to start.

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Taste of Pinellas!

Taste of Pinellas

A Taste of Pinellas is an annual food and music festival for the whole family, held at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg Florida. A Taste of Pinellas features tastes from top local restaurants, live music from national acts, a family fun zone and much more! A Taste of Pinellas is for a great cause, too -- proceeds from A Taste of Pinellas go to the All Children's Hospital Telethon.

When is A Taste of Pinellas?

The 2012 A Taste of Pinellas will be held from Friday, May 4 through Sunday, May 6, 2012

Friday: 5pm- 10:00pm Saturday: Kids zone open for FREE 12-3, A Taste of Pinellas open 3pm - 10pm Sunday: 12pm - 7:00pm (Kids Zone open 12pm - 5pm)

Who will be the entertainment at A Taste of Pinellas?

The headlining acts are:

Friday: Big&Rich
Saturday: Sheryl Crow
Sunday: The All-American Rejects

Our entertainment page shows all of the information currently available about the entertainment schedule for the 2012 A Taste of Pinellas.  Eventually it will include the full performance schedule.

Where is A Taste of Pinellas?

A Taste of Pinellas will be held in Vinoy Park, St.Petersburg Florida. Get Maps and Directions.

Where can I park?

There are parking areas for the general public and volunteers situated in a number of areas around downtown St. Petersburg. Check out our parking and shuttle map.

What am I allowed to bring?

Many people find these things handy at A Taste of Pinellas:

Sunblock, a hat, and sunglasses Folding chairs, or a towel or blanket to sit on Backpack and/or purse

What am I not allowed to bring?

Here are some of the items that you may not bring to A Taste of Pinellas:

Pets (Service Animals Permitted) Outside Food or Drink Weapons Umbrellas Prefessional Recording Equipment

How much does A Taste of Pinellas cost?

Tickets are available online from Ticketmaster, via telephone at (800) 745-3000, or in person the Mahaffey Theater box office. Ticket prices are as follows:

VIP Luxury Seating:
$150 per person, per day; $300 for the weekend (sales in advance only). See below for details. General Admission:
Friday and Saturday $20 in advance, $25 day-of-show;
Sunday - $15 in advance, $20 day-of-show Weekend General Admission Ticket (all three days):
$45 (available for advance purchase only) Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult.

Is there VIP seating this year?

There WILL be VIP seating available for purchase again this year. Includes Special Entrance gate, Stage front seated area, access to VIP tent and restrooms plus $40 in food tickets. Purchase of 3-day pass includes $100 in food tickets. There is no stage front seating area available for Sunday's VIP package. 

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Thank you Turnbury Residents

Dear Turnbury Residents:

After much deliberation, I wanted to let you all formally know that I have had to make the decision to turn in my notice and leave the company after May 11th.

This was not an easy decision for me to make, and I just want you all to know that the decision has nothing to do with Mckinley or any of you! Life has granted me the opportunity to fulfill a life long dream, as some of you know I am quite the advocate for health and fitness, so I am pursing my career as a professional athlete.

 It has been an absolute pleasure serving this community...many of you I have helped find a home with Turnbury, and others met me a year ago when I came on board and welcomed me into the community with open arms. The relationships I have built and life lessons I have learned from getting to know Turnbury's residents is invaluable...I cannot express how deeply I will miss each and every one of you! Feel free to stop by the office any time if you'd like to stay in touch, my email is always open and if you ever have any questions about anything, would like to say hello, or if you need advice or guidance on how to live a healthier lifestyle, exercise or diet questions i'd LOVE to hear from you! My email is nicole.labruyere@ymail.com.

Again, I want to thank you all for giving me the opportunity to work with you, and I will miss you!


- Nicole

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Fitness Center Temporarily Closed

Hello, Turnbury residents!

In an effort to keep our fitness center in tip-top shape, we'll be closing the fitness center down for a bit on Tuesday morning for a few hours in order to have the carpets cleaned.  After the carpets are dried, we'll open it back up and you can get your fitness on! 

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Rent Reminder

Dear Residents,

This is a courtesy reminder about your May’s rent. Rent is due on the 1st of the month. Late fees will be assessed according to your lease agreement. Rent can be paid using a credit card, debit card, money order, certified/cashiers check, or personal check. Payments can be accepted in the leasing office, online (at my.mckinley.com) and also using our after hours drop box. Please remember to pay your utility bill with your rent.

If you have any questions regarding your utility payment, or if you have not received your utility bill please call the office. There will be no exceptions made if you have not received your utility bill. Please call the leasing office if you have questions about your rental payment, or the late fees. 727.712.1692

　

Thank you for choosing Turnbury at Countryside as your home!!

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Fun and Free Events this Weekend!

5 under $5

FREE
Dragons will be lurking in Garrison Channel on Saturday for Asia Fest . Dragon boats will be zipping through Channel District-area waters as paddlers from across the U.S. and Canada compete to be Tampa's top team. It's free for spectators as racers aim to paddle what is essentially a long canoe with a dragon head. The course is 450 meters; each team races three times, and heats run every 10 minutes, starting at 8:30 a.m. Meanwhile, Asia Fest will run from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at nearby Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park. Enjoy the tastes, sights and sounds of 15 Asian countries. There will be colorful dance performances, traditional music and a Miss Asia Fest competition. The park is at 601 Old Water St.; the race course starts behind the Marriott Tampa Waterside, 700 S Florida Ave., Tampa. For info, see asiafest-tampabay.com.

FREE
Blast Friday , a family-friendly street celebration in downtown Clearwater, this month includes a free concert by '70s radio kings Firefall ( You Are The Woman , Just Remember I Love You , Strange Way ). There will also be unique vendors, fun foods, family activities and contests. It runs 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday in the Cleveland Street District, Clearwater. 1-888-532-5278.

FREE
Treasure Island's beach will stage 10 hours of dancing in the sand to live music by Lucky Peterson, Sarasota Slim and more at the Bikini Blues Bash. Other activities include a children's area, arts and craft vendors, food and beverage concessions, from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at Bilmar Beach Resort, 10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. (727) 547-4575.

FREE
Come Saturday, Freedom Lake Park will look like a doggie singles cruise at Bark in the Park . A whole pack of dogs will be on hand, from Pekingese to police dogs. Activities include pet adoptions, craft and pet vendors and a K-9 police dog demonstration. Starts at 8 a.m. at 7770 52nd St., Pinellas Park. (727) 488-6321. Free, with contest entry fees benefitting the care for active duty and retired K-9 police dogs.

$5
A $5 wrist band gets you a taste of all the time-honored family pork butt recipes entered in the Cook Your Butt Off Barbecue Challenge . There will also be a Volkswagon car show, tractor hayrides through the forest ($1 additional charge) and kids' games. Free parking and admission from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Pinellas Pioneer Settlement, 2900 31st St. S, St. Pete. ($25 contest entry fee.) (727) 893-7326.

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Fun and Free Events this Weekend!

5 under $5

FREE
Dragons will be lurking in Garrison Channel on Saturday for Asia Fest . Dragon boats will be zipping through Channel District-area waters as paddlers from across the U.S. and Canada compete to be Tampa's top team. It's free for spectators as racers aim to paddle what is essentially a long canoe with a dragon head. The course is 450 meters; each team races three times, and heats run every 10 minutes, starting at 8:30 a.m. Meanwhile, Asia Fest will run from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at nearby Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park. Enjoy the tastes, sights and sounds of 15 Asian countries. There will be colorful dance performances, traditional music and a Miss Asia Fest competition. The park is at 601 Old Water St.; the race course starts behind the Marriott Tampa Waterside, 700 S Florida Ave., Tampa. For info, see asiafest-tampabay.com.

FREE
Blast Friday , a family-friendly street celebration in downtown Clearwater, this month includes a free concert by '70s radio kings Firefall ( You Are The Woman , Just Remember I Love You , Strange Way ). There will also be unique vendors, fun foods, family activities and contests. It runs 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday in the Cleveland Street District, Clearwater. 1-888-532-5278.

FREE
Treasure Island's beach will stage 10 hours of dancing in the sand to live music by Lucky Peterson, Sarasota Slim and more at the Bikini Blues Bash. Other activities include a children's area, arts and craft vendors, food and beverage concessions, from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at Bilmar Beach Resort, 10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. (727) 547-4575.

FREE
Come Saturday, Freedom Lake Park will look like a doggie singles cruise at Bark in the Park . A whole pack of dogs will be on hand, from Pekingese to police dogs. Activities include pet adoptions, craft and pet vendors and a K-9 police dog demonstration. Starts at 8 a.m. at 7770 52nd St., Pinellas Park. (727) 488-6321. Free, with contest entry fees benefitting the care for active duty and retired K-9 police dogs.

$5
A $5 wrist band gets you a taste of all the time-honored family pork butt recipes entered in the Cook Your Butt Off Barbecue Challenge . There will also be a Volkswagon car show, tractor hayrides through the forest ($1 additional charge) and kids' games. Free parking and admission from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Pinellas Pioneer Settlement, 2900 31st St. S, St. Pete. ($25 contest entry fee.) (727) 893-7326.

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Keeping Healthy in the Kitchen - Berry-Almond French Toast

Keeping Healthy in the Kitchen

Berry Almond French Toast

Eating a healthy breakfast is essential to kickstart your metabolism and shedding excess pounds. Try this simple and quick recipe to get your morning started!

Ingredients:

3 eggs whole grain bread cinnamon nutmeg cloves 1 cup raspberries 2 tbsp slivered almonds

Directions:

Whisk 1 whole egg and 2 egg whites together (or use 1/2 cup organic egg whites).
Soak 1 slice wholegrain bread in the eggs.
Spray a sauté pan with cooking spray. Set heat to medium-high and add bread to pan; pour excess egg over bread. Cook until one side is golden brown, then flip and cook until the other side is brown.
Transfer to a plate and dust with a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Top with 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen and thawed) and 2 tbsp slivered almonds.



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