A small alligator has been seen in and around the retention pond near the Eastwyck Dr cul-de-sac.  According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) the mere presence of a small alligator is not cause for concern as long as alligators do not become a nuisance.  An alligator may be considered a nuisance if it is at least 4 feet in length and is believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property. Alligators less than 4 feet in length are not large enough to be dangerous unless handled. Occasionally, alligators less than 4 feet in length are legitimate problems and must be addressed.

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The widening of Cross Creek Boulevard began this week.  This project provides for widening of Cross Creek Boulevard from a 2-lane undivided roadway to a 4-lane divided roadway with 5 foot paved shoulders, including a 6 foot sidewalk and 12 foot multi-purpose trail to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians.  The the project begins at Cory Lake Drive and ends at Morris Bridge Road.  The $5.4 million project is scheduled to be completed in October, 2015.

Whether you’re wide awake or fast asleep, a working smoke alarm is constantly scanning the air. It never sleeps. A smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

It’s plain and simple…Smoke alarms save lives. But, they have to be installed the right way, and be working!

Types of Smoke Alarms

The two types of smoke alarms are:

1. Ionization
2. Photoelectric

You need both – because they detect differently – smoke, or flames, and you never know what type of fire might start.

The U.S. Fire Administration recommends every home have:

a) Both Ionization AND Photoelectric smoke alarms, OR
b) Dual sensor smoke alarms, which contain both Ionization and Photoelectric smoke sensors

Where to Install Smoke Alarms

Smoke alarms should be installed and maintained both inside and outside of sleeping areas and on every level of your home.  Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions carefully. If you’re installing hardwired smoke alarms, have a qualified electrician do the installation.

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It’s time to turn the clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 9, and remember to reset sprinkler system timers and test home safety devices, too.

Sunday marks the beginning of daylight saving time.  Homes with automatic sprinkler systems should consider reviewing settings to avoid risking fines for watering at the wrong time. Also, check to see if irrigation timers have back-up batteries that need changing.

Daylight saving time is a great time to install fresh batteries and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.  When functional, these devices can double a family’s chance of surviving a home fire or an unsafe carbon monoxide level. Continue reading →

With wetter than predicted weather conditions, Tampa and the surrounding three-county area return to twice-a-week irrigation allowances, effective March 1st.

There has been a change in watering days. Please see new schedule below.  Irrigation on designated days must be completed between midnight and 8 a.m. or between 6 p.m. and midnight.

For more information please visit our Water Restrictions page.

Watering Days