The Retreat at Seabranch

  

 


DEAR RETREAT RESIDENT

ONE SOURCE HAS LEFT THE PROPERTY AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR DAMAGES THEY MAY HAVE CAUSED BY NEGLECT.  ALL BAD SOD IS BEING REPLACED.  PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE BY JANUARY 20TH IF YOU HAVE ANY OUTSTANDING ISSUES WITH ONE SOURCE.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS


MULCH

DEAR RETREAT RESIDENT

ON JANUARY 9, 2012, VALLEY CREST LANDSCAPE WILL BEGIN MULCHING IN THE RETREAT. 

AS IN THE PAST, MULCH WILL BE PLACED IN FRONT PLANT BEDS AND THE SIDES OF THE HOMES.   

IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL MULCH, PLEASE FILL OUT THE VALLEY CREST FORM ON THE RETREAT WEB SITE UNDER 'FORMS' AND RETURN TO THE RETREAT OFFICE BEFORE JANUARY 20TH.  A REPRESENTATIVE FROM VALLEY CREST WILL GET BACK TO YOU REGARDING COST.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. 

YOUR RETREAT BOARD OF DIRECTORS


DEAR FELLOW RETREAT RESIDENT: 

OUR ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD AT SEAWIND SCHOOL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012, WITH SIGN IN STARTING AT 6:30 P.M.  PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND AND, IF YOU CAN NOT, PLEASE MAIL IN YOUR PROXY AND BALLOT. 

A NOMINATING COMMITTEE WITH MARLENE BOOBAR, LENNY FREEDMAN AND BILL COLE WILL BE SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR THE TWO EXPIRING BOARD SEATS.   THE MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT AND FORMS ARE BEING MAILED TO ALL RETREAT MEMBERS.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RUN FOR THE BOARD, PLEASE MAIL IN THE FORM AS REQUESTED.  ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY AND HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASON. 

YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS


DEAR FELLOW RETREAT RESIDENTS;

THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF DAYLIGHT BURGLARIES IN MARTIN COUNTY.  THE CRIMINALS USUALLY WALK UP TO THE HOUSE, RING THE DOORBELL AND IF NO ANSWER, BREAK IN.  WE ARE WRITING TO ASK ALL OUR RESIDENTS TO BE AWARE OF ANY AND ALL VISITORS. IF YOU SEE SOMEONE DRIVING AROUND, WALKING AROUND, PARKED, KNOCKING ON DOORS ETC AND YOU FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE OR SUSPICIOUS, PLEASE CALL 911 AND ASK THE SHERIFF TO INVESTIGATE.  YOU CAN HELP CATCH THESE PEOPLE.  DO NOT WAIT....DO NOT CALL THE MANAGEMENT OFFICE OR A BOARD MEMBER.

CALL 911

YOU CAN HELP KEEP THE RETREAT AND SEABRANCH BLVD SAFE BUT ONLY IF YOU GET INVOLVED.  IF YOU SEE ANYTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY, CALL 911 AT ONCE.  THIS IS PRIVATE PROPERTY!

NO ONE CAN WANDER AROUND HERE.  PLEASE HELP KEEP THIS PACE SAFE.  CALL 911.  DO NOT APPROACH ANYONE....IF YOU FEEL SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT, CALL 911.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS 


DEAR RETREAT RESIDENT:

THIS IS TO ADVISE YOU THAT OUR CONTRACT WITH ONE SOURCE HAS BEEN TERMINATED EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2011.  VALLEY CREST WILL START ON JANUARY 1, 2012. VALLEY CREST IS ALL GEARED UP TO HIT THE GROUND RUNNING.  THERE WILL BE NO GAPS  IN SERVICE.  ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL RON IN THE MANAGEMENT OFFICE.

BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY HOLIDAY.

YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS


GREEN BOOK 

Each original home buyer in The Retreat was presented with a large green binder containing copies of the original documents:  Declaration of Covenants, By-Laws, Warrantees, Rules and Regulations, copies of necessary forms, all in a format that could easily be maintained and added to over the years.   

This Green Book was given to prospective buyers by DiVosta, Inc. to review prior to closing  to insure that each understood, before they decided to buy here, what it meant to live in a deed restricted community.  The intent was that these Books would be passed along to respective new owners, down the line.   The 'passing along' part has not been very successful and we find that there are many homeowners who do not have a copy of our Green Book.  The cost of replacing a book has been $50.00. 

As a Retreat Homeowner it is essential that you have a copy of Green Book in your home.  Your BOD is pleased to say we now have several copies of the Green Book hot off the presses and available for purchase at a bargain price of $25.00.  Please see Ron in the office to purchase a copy.


The Devcon Newsletters contain many security suggestions. 
Click the links below to see the Newsletters received to date.

May 2011
November 2010
June 2010
March 2010


The Retreat was featured in a number of Florida Community Association Journal articles.  Click the item below to see the article.

Click here for the November 2010 article.

Click here for a Dec. 2009 text only version.

Click here for the complete Dec. 2009 article.
(This is a large file, please be patient)

Click here for the August 2006 complete article.
Click here for easier to read text only version.


RAN

Retreat Assistance Network

Neighbors Helping Neighbors 

Volunteers available to assist you with:

Check-In Phone Calls
Prescription Pick-Ups
Transportation
Grocery Shopping
Home Visit Companionship
Meals
Other services available upon request
 

Call volunteer coordinators:

Marie Ferrandino 546-5476

Muriel Barry 545-1919

 

The Retreat Assistance Network (RAN) and The Retreat received
some great publicity on page one of the Stuart News 1/1/2009. 
Click the link below to see the article. 

Stuart News article. 


  


RETREAT LOGO ITEMS ON SALE 

The Retreat Remembers…. Relay For Life team sells a variety of Retreat logo items as a fundraiser.  All profits from the sale of these items go to the American Cancer Society.  Items available are: 

Ø  Logo collared-shirts – Men’s and Women’s

§  Colors – Cactus, Maize, Navy & White

§  Sizes S – XL                                                             $35.00

§  Size XXL                                                                    $38.00 

Ø Hats

§  Colors – green, navy, pink (Breast Cancer Awareness) & stone                                                                              $15.00 

Ø Visors

§  Color – taupe                                                             $15.00 

Ø Tote Bags

§  Color – green                                                            $20.00 

Ø “All-purpose” Towel

§  Color – khaki                                                             $18.00 

If you are interested in purchasing any of these items, contact Dottie Williams
at 546-3866 or davedottie@gmail.com.

 


The fantastic Retreat Cook Books and License Plates are now available.

Cook Book:   $5 / Book 

Mary Pratt
545.0704
mdpratt8962@bellsouth.net

 

License Plate: $12 / Plate    

Mary Pratt
545.0704
mdpratt8962@bellsouth.net

 


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Arial photo contributed by George Rebholz

 

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Calling All Retreat Business Owners

The Retreat  Newsletter is a great place for you to reach local customers.  Ads are business card size in black and white. Cost for each ad is $125.00 for the year.  A yearly contract is required.  Please contact Coni McGuinn at  545.3465 or  conimcguinn@aol.com. 


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