By Bill Shiles (General Manager)

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1 The Venetian Times Volume I, Issue XllI April 2015 VENETIAN BAY REALTY / PREVIEW CENTER 424 LUNA BELLA LANE, SUITE 135 NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL OFFICE: (386) FAX: (386) info@venetianbay.info WEBSITE: VENETIAN BAY GOLF CLUB 63 NORTH AIRPORT ROAD NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL OFFICE: (386) FAX: (386) info@venetianbaygolf.com WEBSITE: April: The traditional etymology is from the Latin aperire, "to open," in allusion to its being the season when trees and flowers begin to "open." Flower: Daisy Birthstone: Diamond Random April Dates: 1 One Cent Day 2 National Peanut Butter Day 4 Tell A Lie Day 7 No Housework Day 10 Golfer s Day 12 Look Up At The Sky Day 13 Blame Somebody Else Day 14 National Pecan Day 20 Look Alike Day 22 Jelly Bean Day 27 Tell a story Day 29 National Shrimp Scampi Day 30 National Honesty Day By Bill Shiles (General Manager) Spring is here and from growing up in New Smyrna Beach I know that means it is time to hit the beach, the river and the pool. The tip of the day is to apply your sunscreen and to have a great respect for all bodies of water. Speaking of the pool, a few of you are already enjoying the pool area as the weather has been great the past month. On Friday, May 1 st we will open the Tiki Bar and will have activities planned throughout the summer with our biggest bashes being on Memorial Day, the 4 th of July and Labor Day. We will have the Tiki stocked with sunscreen, T shirts, tank tops, sun glasses and other fun items. On the weekends we will have entertainment one day and will have the BBQ Grill operating both days for your lunch and afternoon munchie needs. A few reminders as summer approaches and the pool is getting busier. Please make sure that you do not consume tobacco products while in the pool or hot tub and please discard of them in the ashtrays provided. Also, for everyone s enjoyment and safety, the hot tub is to be used by adults and children 13 years of age and older. Thank you for your help on these two items as they get brought to my attention often by your fellow members and we all need to respect everyone at the pool. For all of you golfers, we are excited to see good growing weather as we have had a very bad winter and transition into spring on the course. We are on a very aggressive agronomic plan right now and we are replacing sod in some of the bare areas on the greens in order to expedite the recovery process. We have consulted many experts within our company as well as outside resources to make sure we perform the very best practices toward recovery as well as to make sure we cultivate healthier turf so these problems do not arise in the future. Thank you for your continued loyalty and patience during this time. We will be continuing the bunker renovations throughout the year as we reshape some, turn some into grass bunkers and grow the cord grass in others to blend in with the existing landscape. If you are interested in joining the newly formed Venetian Bay Men s Golf Association please call the pro shop or stop by to sign up. They will hold tournaments such as member guest and club championships throughout the year and the success will depend on great participation by our golf as well as social members. Give us a call today to sign up ext. 1. Thank you for your continued patronage and a big welcome to those of you that are new to the community. We are here to serve you and wish you a safe and FUN spring.

2 By Buddy Tate (Golf Course Superintendent) April Golf Maintenance April at Venetian Bay finds the Golf Course Maintenance department busy with repair and renovation projects. The cloudy, wet weather throughout the winter was a perfect storm for disease and conditions detrimental to our greens. Turfgrasses need three key elements to grow; water, oxygen and sunlight. Without any one of these components, turf will start to decline. A consistent pattern of clouds and rainfall restricted the amount of oxygen and sunlight needed to sustain turf health. It has come as no surprise that our greens have suffered. Fortunately, we have had a normal weather pattern of late and expect a full recovery soon. Many areas of our greens have been sodded to expedite the recovery process. Frequent fertilizing and aggressive cultural practices will have our greens better than ever in a few weeks. Our bunker projects will be an ongoing sight throughout the next several months. We have discovered a drainage method that will fix those that are nonfunctioning or slow to drain. We have also begun contouring some of the steep faced bunkers and the results are great. The transformation to a smaller pot bunker style is more aesthetically pleasing and easier on the high handicapper. Several others have been filled and sodded to eliminate the hazard altogether. The numerous bunkers that are out of play and were planted with cordgrass are starting to grow in. Although somewhat unsightly now, they will blend with the surrounding landscape soon. We have made a number of preventative applications in the past few weeks. Insect and weed control have been applied early to avoid any infestations for the summer months. We have developed an agronomic plan that has consistent applications for both insects and weeds throughout the year. Each application will be more effective until the weed and insect pressure is at a minimum. The playability and aesthetics of our course will continually improve as these problems subside. With the recent proactive approach to maintaining the course, we have positioned ourselves to have an excellent growing season. Playing conditions will continue to improve and remain at a high level in the near future. I want to thank everyone for their patience during this transition period. We expect our conditions to return better than ever very soon. I look forward to seeing you on the course.

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4 Page 4 Upcoming Events at The Golf Club Happy Hour: EVERY DAY at the Clubhouse! 4:00pm to Close Tapas EVERY Friday at the Clubhouse! 4:00pm to 9:00pm (NO TAPAS APRIL 10th) 1/2 Price Tuesday EVERY Tuesday at the Clubhouse! (starting WEDNESDAY, March 4th) 4:00pm to Close

5 Venetian Realty Page 5 VENETIAN REALTY Venetian Bay Real Estate Experts 424 Luna Bella Lane, Suite 135 New Smyrna Beach, Fl Phone: Fax: venetianrealty@venetianbay.info Website: Venetian Realty is open seven days a week and always available to assist you with your Real Estate needs. We are a full service Realty company handling the sale and marketing of all properties in Venetian Bay. We also offer property management. Our sales team has been very busy, the market is changing and the demand for properties here in Venetian Bay is growing. We have numerous buyers waiting for the "right property." If you are interested in selling, buying or have friends/family interested in relocating to our area, please give us a call or stop by, we would love to discuss the marketing of your property. We also have information about our Venetian Bay The Johnson Group Presents: at Venetian Bay Come view our Furnished NEW Model! & Portofino Estates.. The area s FINEST Golf Course Community!

6 Page 6 Golf Club Corner Ladies Golf: Every Wednesday at 9am Call the Golf Shop to sign-up! March 4th (even holes, 1/2 hdcp) 1st: Frances Lipscomb 2nd: (tie) B. McDowell & Carlene Anthony March 11th (best front or back nine, 1/2 hdcp) 1st: (ties) Rita Penze, W. Lynch & P. Conway BIRDIES: E. Wodder #6 J. Dyall #8 March 18th (low gross, low net, 1/2 hdcp) Low Net: P. Conway Low Gross: R. Penze CHIP-IN: Patty Conway #17 BIRDIE: Wanda Lynch #6 March 25th (total par 3 s & 5 s, 1/2 hdcp) 1st: Rita Penze 2nd: E. Wodder 3rd: Mary Erickson BIRDIES: Rita Penze #16

7 Golf Club Membership Info Page 7 TIKI will be open SOON! Please make sure to follow all POOL & SPA Rules in addition to checking-in at the Tiki Bar each time you arrive. Lets have a GREAT Pool Season! Thank you! To coincide with the time change: Monday to Sunday Kitchen: 11am to 6:30pm Bar: 11am to 7:00pm Happy Hour is DAILY, 4pm to close! *Hours may vary based on member participation and usage. Steve Martina-5th Carlene Anthony-7th Barbara Roddy-10th Mark Vita-13th Tom Geriak-16th Pam Trunzo-20th Mike Guerin-30th Please contact: Kelly DeSuza for membership or any questions about your membership account. Club House: (386) x303 or kdesuza@venetianbaygolf.com *REMINDER* Please send us your updated information: Credit card, phone number, address, & birthday.

8 Page 8 Tow n Center Deals & Events Feel & Look Your Best! All Natural Nutritional Products * 2 Minute Miracle Skincare - 6 products all in one! Cleanse, tone exfoliate, hydrate, brighten skin, minimize pores and prime for flawless skin! * Weight Loss * Increase Energy * Build Muscle * Anti Inflammatory / Immune Support Contact Jane, Gavin, Robyn or Tim for info. Samples available until September 1, 2014 Call us at: SNAP FITNESS NEW now serving 12 flavors of Jeremiah's Italian Ice- a great dairy free option. Daily Specials Daily specials! Hosting birthday parties & special events Hours will change April 1 to our summer hours daily - No Contracts - No Sign-Up Fee - Month to Month Membership - Walk, run, ride your bike to the front door - Open 24 hours/ 365 days a year to its members - State of the art Cybex Equipment - Free Weights - Cardio Equipment with personalized 15inch TV s - Clean, Friendly Safe Environment - Personal Trainers Questions, call Jane at: Hours to tour the gym: M-W 9:00am-7:00pm Th-Fri 9:00am-1:00pm Sat 9:00am-12:00pm Be Well, Jane and Tom Radell *Limit one per household. No cash value. Some restrictions may apply. Valid on first visit only. Good only at participating locations.

9 Tow n Center Deals & Events Page 9 Almalfi's Italian Grill & Pizzeria Featuring Fine Italian Cuisine With Fresh Ingredients NOW OPEN! Venetian Bay Town Center

10 Menu Changes EVERY Friday!