Village News
General News
Miscellaneous news items of interest to Village residents.
- Phase III - Important Changes to our Parks (posted 4/13/10)
- Ordinance 9714 (posted 4/13/10)
- Freeze Damaged Plants (posted 1/25/10)
- New Ideas for Carrollwood Village (Posted 1/12/10)
- Northdale Owls Safety Fair (posted 12/19/09)
- A Community Note . . . (1/1/09)
- VISTA Gardens Membership Application
- VISTA Gardens Volunteer Interest Form
- Important Announcements (4/08/09)
(View Past Items)VISTA Gardens
A successful VISTA Gardens is likely to benefit Village residents in multiple ways. Studies of other community gardens show that they are associated with a variety of social and health benefits for those who participate. Additionally, property owners near the VISTA Gardens site will be pleased to know that community gardens in other cities have been linked to increased property values.
- VISTA Gardens 2010 Spring/Summer Membership Form (Word version)(posted 3/22/10)
- VISTA Gardens 2010 Spring/Summer Membership Form (PDF version) (posted 3/22/10)
- VISTA Gardens News and Updates (posted 11/24/09)
- VISTA Gardens News and Updates (posted 11/07/09)
- Plan C Newsletter Article 10 09 09 (posted 11/07/09)
- Greetings from VISTA Gardens (posted 10/03/09)
- VISTA Gardens News and Updates (8/26/09)
- VISTA Conceptual Site Plan III (posted 7/25/09)
- Clean up at VISTA Gardens Site Continues (posted 7/3/09)
- VISTA Gardens Membership Application
- VISTA Gardens Volunteer Interest Form
- VISTA GARDENS What It Can Mean to Our Community (posted 7/27/08))
(View Past Items)Traffic Calming
Reports on plans to reduce the danger from traffic in the Village.(View Past Items)From Dan's Desk
Dan Ruskiewicz is the Village Property Manager.
- Foreclosure Problems (and Limited Solutions) (posted 06/09/10)
- Who Do I Call? (posted 06/08/10)
- Delinquencies Shift Burden to Those Who Pay (posted 3/10/10)
- Trash Cans and Overhanging Tree Limbs (posted 8/20/09)
- Robberies, Weeds and Fences (posted 7/9/09)
- Landscape Improvement on West Village Drive (2/23/09)
- Public Sidewalks: Whose Responsibility?
- Sorry, No Park for Doggie
- Limits to Association Authority
- Unleashed Dogs
- Sprinkler Timing
- A Day at the Office of the Property Manager
- Going on Vacation? Fill out our Special Watch Form or call 908-6064 for automated assistance.
- Dan the Answer Man
(View Past Items)Association News
Important notices for homeowners in the Village.
- Should the Village Homeowner's Associations Communicate With You Via Email? (posted 10/03/09)
- New Board Member Reflects on Job
- Become a Part of the Village Millenium Garden
(View Past Items)Emerald Greens
The following links provide information about Emerald Greens Golf Resort & Country Club, a great neighbor of the Village.
- News from Emerald Greens (posted 06/09/10)
- Happy New Year From All of Us at Emerald Greens! (Posted 3/12/10)
- Summer at Emerald Greens (posted 7/5/09)
- Resort Sports Camp NEW to Emerald Greens in 2009! (posted 7/5/09)
- Holiday Events at Emerald Greens are fun for everyone! (2/27/09)
- The Good Fortune of Living in the Village (2/25/09)
- Much on the Plate at Emerald Greens (1/1/09)
- Emerald Greens Social Membership Offers So Much More (posted 9/1/08)
- Unparalleled Luxury in Heart of Village (posted 9/1/08)
- A Place for Camaraderie
(View Past Items)Restaurant Reviews
Reviews of local restaurants by Villagers. Care to submit your own?
- Yummy House
- Love Good Food But We Are Losing Weight (posted 3/5/10)
- Westshore Pizza (posted 11/14/09)
- Bostons (posted 11/14/09)
- Brunch... Marvelous Lunch (posted 8/20/09)
- Emerald Greens Golf Resort & Country Club (posted 8/20/09)
- One Rockin Night at the Green Iguana (1/1/09)
- Sophisticated Mangroves....Now Playing in Northdale (posted 9/1/08)
- Harry's...New Orleans Food with Attitude
- Michael's Next Door
- J. Christopher's - Carrollwood's Favorite Eye Opener
- Vizcaya Restaurante and Tapas
(View Past Items)Local Government
Look here for zoning hearings and other government activities affecting the Village and its residents.(View Past Items)Tennis Tips from the Pros
Check out tennis tips from local professionals and players.
- How to Choose the Right Raquet
- Are you Competitive. It's Ok to Say No
- Serve to Win
- Getting to the Net
- Getting Started in Tennis
- Playing Like a Pusher
(View Past Items)Views and Observations
Editorials from our Village Views magazine editor and others.(View Past Items)Environmental News
News and information pertaining to environmental concerns in and around the Village.
