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Muscovy Ducks – Fun to watch, but a Hazard
These non-native ducks produce a large quantity of droppings, which can soil patios and seriously degrade water quality of our lakes. The droppings present a "significant hazard to the health of humans and their pets." Inter-breeding with other species can decrease their capacity to adapt, resist disease and persist. And they can become aggressive.
How can you help? Please DO NOT FEED THE DUCKS. This will encourage them to go elsewhere, and reduce droppings. Keep your children and pets away from them and their droppings, to avoid spread of disease. The Homeowners' Association is in the process of relocating this feral species out of our neighborhood. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Andrea: (305) 298-8185; 20644 SW 91st Ct.
I am a Cantamar resident and am selling the following:
Did you lose your bunny? If you are the bunny's owner, contact Elena & Mingo Diaz at 786-306-0808. I am a Cantamar resident and am selling the following furniture: Recommended Baby Sitter Contact Khadisha at 786-342-4129. Save on your wastewater bill with a Sub-meter Cantamar on Facebook Traveling??
On February 10, Mr. Meerbott gave us the update on 208th Street.
The bottom line is the groundbreaking for the improvements will be in July, Report on Turkey Point Safety Meeting Councilwoman Katy Sorensen convened a meeting at 6:30 pm Thursday evening at South Dade Government Center to discuss Turkey Point and troubling information that they might not be adhering to proper safety protocols. The meeting was attended by elected officials from Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, and Homestead. Despite multiple invitations, FPL refused to send a representative to address the public's concerns pertaining to the agency's safety measures and assurances they are adhering to proper safety protocols. The meeting was extremely well attended by concerned citizens (many had to remain standing ) and all major news outlets were present. The purpose for the meeting was the elected officials' need for assurances that Turkey Point is being operated in a safe manner and that proper safety protocols are being adhered to by FPL. The need for external monitoring of the company was discussed. The meeting concluded at 7:15 pm with Ms. Sorensen indicating that two meetings will be held with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the month of April and how she anticipated FPL would send representatives to both. She encouraged all present to attend these meetings and voice their concerns. Cards were passed around so that those who wished to, could write down their concerns. She added how she would ensure these questions were discussed during the two upcoming meetings. The meetings will be held in Homestead. Additional information will be posted on Cutler Bay's government website. Thanks to Sissy De Jesus for attending the meeting and submitting this report. For information: Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorenson's office, 305-375-5218. There has been some confusion over entering the account number
for online bill pay of Homeowner Association dues. We all enjoy the beautiful wildlife which graces us. However, please do not feed the birds and ducks in the neighborhood. First of all, it is not healthy for them as they become dependent on people for food. Secondly, it encourages them to use the neighborhood as their bathroom, leaving droppings on patios and porches. This is not healthy for us (particularly children playing in these areas). Mailbox ReplacementBeautiful Mailbox Company installed the mailboxes throughout Cantamar. They still have the same model currently in the community and can provide replacements. The model is the Key West 100 in Black.
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Prices subject to change without notice. Ficus (Fig) Whitefly Control The Board of Directors of the Cantamar Homeowners Association has completed treatment of the ficus hedges along 87th and 92nd Avenues and 208th Street to eliminate the Ficus Whitefly infestation. The Board recommends that individual homeowners with ficus plants treat their plants at the same time in order to eliminate the infestation from the neighborhood. Contact Fred Hein at TruGreen at 305-889-0654 to arrange treatment (at your own expense). Let him know you are a Cantamar homeowner. The Fig Whitefly infestation is controlled through a two-part application of insecticides and fertilizers. The ficus are treated with a foliar application of liquid insecticide immediately followed by a root zone drench of imidicloprid systemic insecticide. The first spraying with a liquid contact insecticide will kill as much of the active insect populations as possible and quickly stop further damage to the plants. The systemic insecticide is applied as a root zone drench along with a liquid fertilizer. The systemic insecticide provides long-term protection against attack from new populations of whiteflies. The fertilizer helps the plant take up and distribute the insecticide and promote the new growth that will help the plant recover from the insect damage. We are already seeing dead and dying ficus hedges along Old Cutler Road and 87th Avenue north of here. We want to prevent that from happening in Cantamar. Read more about Ficus (Fig) Whiteflies and how to control them. Download the Report from Miami-Dade County (.pdf). Download the University of Florida Report (.pdf). Support Group for Young Stroke Survivors Y.E.S. Young Empowered Survivors, Stroke Survivors Group meets monthly. E-mail yesstrokegroup@bellsouth.net or call Isabel at 786-473-2865 for more information. The My Safe Florida Home program offers eligible homeowners free wind inspections from qualified hurricane mitigation inspectors. The 2007 Florida Legislature and the Governor passed legislation that modifies some components of the My Safe Florida Home program, including grant criteria. Under the new law, if you received your wind inspection report after May 1, 2007, you will be eligible for a matching grant up to $5,000 if you meet the new eligibility requirements. Visit www.mysafefloridahome.com. My mom had them go out to her home, she contacted one of the shutter companies on their list. The total for her shutters was $6500 - the state is paying for 1/2 |
Well-Owners' Tip -- Beat the Rust If you have a well and you are noticing rust stains, you could get a 30-gallon Siphoning Feeder System that attaches to your well and add Formula #2000 to it. This will significantly decrease, if not remove all together, all the rust/water hardness. I just spoke to Evergreen Sprinklers who delivers for free if you buy 4 gallons at a time (@ $22 each) or you could pick up from them. They also do sprinkler repairs and install the Siphoning Feeder Systems. Warning: The Home Depot stuff doesn't work!! I'm speaking from experience. Just thought I'd share with the neighbors before the rust gets out of control. |
Our Management Company along with the Board of Directors needs your help. More complaints on a particular issue might help speed the process of change. FPL Leaning Poles - Please contact Armando Llauro, FPL Project Mgr for our area, 305-387-7815. Speeding - To report a speeding problem on your street, call the police non-emergency number 305-4-POLICE (305-476-5423) or Officer John McLaughlin: 305-234-4237. Or report it at MyGovHelp. |
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If your landscape is more than two years old, the support bracing on your trees should be removed. They can damage the tree. The regular trash pick up will not take them. Please dispose of them at the Trash and Recycling Center drop off at 9401 SW 184 Street.
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New water restrictions took effect Friday, 4/18/08, for Miami-Dade County. It applies to all users. Full details on the restrictions are posted on the South Florida Water Management District website, www.sfwmd.gov/conserve. Below is an extract from that site.
HOMEOWNERS' TIPS: SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Check your system for leaks or broken sprinkler heads. Turn system on ''test'' mode and watch each zone as it works. Make sure heads are not watering the street, driveway or sidewalks. If there are puddles, you're watering too much. Set timer to water before sunrise to reduce evaporation.
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Last year, a visitor's car was broken into. The passenger's window was smashed and a fanny pack taken (it didn't contain anything valuable.) When the police arrived, they said the current trend is for thieves (i.e., "kids") to break into cars of people who are clearly visiting the homeowner. Apparently, they figure that everyone is distracted and that the guests will most likely leave valuable possessions in the car while visiting in the neighborhood. So, word of advice to anyone having a party or having friends over -- tell your visitors to remove all items from the car. (This is good advice for residents who park their cars in their driveways, too.)
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My name is Elena Zervos and I am interested in starting or joining a community playgroup. I have 3 kids of my own. Please email me at xzervos33@yahoo.com if you are interested.
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If you have a house cleaning service (company or individual) that you can HIGHLY recommend (quality and reliability are important), please contact Totsie at BRItots@comcast.net.
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Cantamar residents are graced with enjoying a variety of wildlife, literally right in our own backyards. But residents should be aware of potential hazards posed by some of these wild animals. You've seen the "Muscovy" ducks. These are the ones with odd-looking "growths" (actually "caruncles") on their faces. They actually don't "quack" but they "hiss." 
His name is "Coco", but he no longer has his tag on. If you lost this dog, contact:
