Resident Information Guide

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RESIDENT INFORMATION GUIDE

The purpose of this document is to provide information not available in Toby’s Rules and Regulations or from the Activity Board. It also lets residents know who we are and what we do.

TOBY’S RESIDENT COUNCIL : Toby’s Resident Council was established in 2009 with the principal objective of contributing to the enjoyment of residents by providing an effective communication link between residents and park management. The council is composed of up to 10 members with 2 elected representatives from each of the 5 sections of the park. Check out Toby’s website for representative’s names and lot numbers on your street. In addition to personal contact with your street representative, we have a suggestion box located in the lanai.

TOBY’S WEBSITE: This website was designed by Lori Adams specifically for the residents of Toby’s RV Resort for the purpose of sharing information relating to current events and activities within the park. This site is independent from the park and park management. The website is: http://sites.google.com/site/tobysrv

ACTIVITY COUNCIL: Responsible for social activities such as professional shows/dances and special events. Activity cards are available for a nominal fee. Admission to shows and dances with an activity card is generally free, without an activity card there will be a charge per person.

GRANNY’S CLOSET: Granny’s Closet was established by the Resident Council for the purpose of collecting and storing mobility aid equipment (such as canes, walkers, bedside commodes, etc.) and making it available for temporary loan to any resident in need. A complete list of equipment is available on Toby’s website. Please contact Carol Lee, Lot 117 (616-225-1501) or Sue Reynolds, Lot 240 (301)922-1085 to donate or borrow equipment.

TOBY’S MEMORIAL COMMITTEE: A bereavement committee has been established to help the family when a resident of Toby’s passes. The committee will assist the grieving family in all matters pertaining to arranging a memorial service in our clubhouse including clergy, luncheon, flowers, music, etc. Committee member contact list is posted in the lanai.

POT LUCK: Pot Luck dates are posted on the monthly Activity Calendar. Please bring a well-filled dish to share and your own place setting. Coffee, tea and lemonade are provided.

COFFEE AND DONUTS: Coffee social hour is held weekly from 8:30-9 a.m. on Friday. Coffee is free; small fee for donuts. Please bring your own cup. A short meeting follows at 9 a.m. with upcoming announcements, 50/50 drawing, and guest speakers. Free blood pressure check is also available.

LUNCH/BREAKFAST: Dates are posted on the monthly Activity Calendar. Advance sign up is required on sheets that are posted in the lanai.

TRASH/RECYCLING: There is no trash pickup at sites. All trash (except motor oil) must be placed in the compactor. Yard waste can be left on your site for pickup by park maintenance or placed in the open dumpster near the compactor. Please recycle aluminum cans in the shed near the compactor. Also, there is a receptacle for aluminum cans in the clubhouse. Tabs may be recycled in jars located in the clubhouse. Please do not leave trash or discarded items on the ground around the compactor. The Desoto County Land Fill is located at 3268 SW Dishong Ave., Arcadia, FL 34266. There is a nominal per pound fee for disposal; electronics disposal is free.

LAUNDRY ROOM: Laundry room is open seven days a week. No coin changer is available. Some change may be available at the office during regular business hours.

MAIL: Resident mailboxes are located in the lanai. Inner park mail slot is located in the upper right corner to the far right of the mailboxes. Outgoing mail may be placed in the postal mailbox adjacent to the office.

WALKERS/RIDERS: All walkers keep left facing traffic and please carry a light at night. All riders (bicycles, golf carts, scooters, etc) ride with the vehicle traffic and follow all the rules of the road. For the safety of all residents and guests, please obey the 10 mph speed limit.

FEEDING WILD ANIMALS AND STRAYS: Florida law prohibits feeding wild animals including alligators, turtles, sandhill cranes and feral cats. Please report stray cats and armadillos to the office.

PETS: Please be aware that all dogs are not friendly to people or other dogs. Keep pets on a short leash even on your own lot. Pick up of waste is required on all Toby’s property including the T-section, along the walking/golf cart path and driving range. Pets are not allowed in the clubhouse, pool area, lanai or any common recreational areas.

POOL: The pool is closed to general swimming daily during water aerobics. Please see Activity Calendar for times. As a courtesy to fellow swimmers, please do not use large flotation devices when the pool is crowded. Follow all the posted rules.

EMERGENCY FORMS: Emergency medical forms are available from Carol Lee, Lot 117 or Sara McVicker, Lot 146. This is an important document to have visible for the EMT’s and your neighbor who may assist you during an emergency.

DISASTER/EMERGENCY RELIEF PLAN OF ACTION: A complete copy of Toby’s plan is posted in the Main Office including how to prepare and what to do in the event of a hurricane, tornado, fire, earthquake and flood.

DESOTO CO. EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Emergency Calls Dial 911

Non-emergency calls Dial 211

DESOTO COUNTY-PUBLIC SHELTER

(In case of Hurricane only)

Turner Center

2250 NE Roan Street, Arcadia, Florida 34266

HANDICAPPED SHELTER

South Florida State College

Desoto Campus

2251 NE Turner Ave. Arcadia FL 34266

EVACUATION ROUTES

Call “511” for traffic updates

North & South - US-17 & SR-31

East & West - SR-70 & SR-7

NOAA WEATHER RADIO

NOAA Weather Radios provide 24-hour continuous broadcasting of current and forecasted weather conditions. The following is the identification or FIPS code for Desoto County. DeSoto 012027

American Red Cross 1-800-733-2767

Arcadia Police Department 863-993-4660 911

Dept.of Financial Services (Insurance) 877-693-5236

Desoto Co. Animal Services 863-993-4855

Desoto Co. Emergency Management 863-993-4831 911 Desoto Co. Government 863-993-4800

Desoto Co. Public Safety & EMS 863-993-4842 911

Desoto Co. Health Department 863-993-4601

Desoto Co. Sheriff’s Office 863-993-4700 911

Florida Power & Light (outages) 1-800-468-8243

LOCAL RADIO STATIONS;

WGCU....90.1FM(Fort Myers) WMTX…100.7FM(Tampa)

WWRM...94.9FM(Tampa) WHPT….102.5FM(Tampa)

WIKX….92.9FM(Port Charlotte)

TV STATIONS AFFILIATE LOCAL CHANNEL

WEDU PBS 03.1

WFLA NBC 08.1

WINK CBS 11.1

WTVT FOX 13.1

WBBH NBC 20.1

WZVN ABC 26.1

WFTS ABC 28.1

WGCU PBS 30.1

WFTX FOX 36.1

WWSB ABC 40.1

WLZE UNIVISION 51.1

RESIDENT INFORMATION GUIDE

TOBY’S RV RESORT

3550 NE HWY 70

ARCADIA, DESOTO COUNTY, FL 34266

Provided by: Toby’s Resident Council

Revised: February 2021