Tropical Ridge Neighborhood Association - March Update

Hello Friends & Neighbors!

The Tropical Ridge Neighborhood Association has been busy and we have lots of news to share. Read on to get the scoop:

TRNA Meeting Signs - One of the Association's first quarter goals was to update the existing yard signs with the *new* location of TRNA meetings - Compass Center. After researching several different vendors, President Ryan Anderson purchased custom-made waterproof stickers. Once they arrive, they will be affixed to the signs and distributed to interested residents. If you would like a yard sign, please emailryan@tropicalridge.org

TRNA Banners - Local graphic designer David Savage has created two new potential banners. These bold and colorful banners can be seen at www.tropicalridge.org/banners. All three potential designs can be viewed and we ask that you vote - once - for your favorite. Comments and suggestions on modifications can also be submitted along with your vote.

TRNA Banner Locations - Banner Committee members Steffanie Mayo & Carolyn Deli have submitted their suggestions for banner locations. You can view their 12 selected spots here. The Association will be purchasing a total of 14 banners; 12 for immediate display with 2 reserves.

Code Enforcement - Another first quarter goal of the Association was to systematically address ongoing code enforcement issues in the neighborhood. During the first two weeks of January, Block captains selected the worst offenders and submitted them through the City website. Phone call and email follow-ups have been with Edgar Caraballo (ecaraballo@lakeworth.org) or his boss Genia Baker(GeBaker@lakeworth.org). Unfortunately, we have not received any updates since February 17th. You can click  here to view a spreadsheet of the properties and follow-up actions taken along with Edgar's response. 

Kids Park - The City-owned lot on 6th Ave. North between D & E St. has long been a nuisance to near-by residents. Rodents, feral cats and negligent dog-owners along with some people using the property as an open-air compost pile have contributed to residents on-going frustration. After years of complaints, the Public Works department stepped in and cleaned-up the lot. Unfortunately, the City Manger has waived the mandatory site-plan and site maintenance plan required for use of City-owned property and,without notifying adjacent residents or the Association, turned it over to the same exclusive group that failed to maintain it.

The Association is recommending that this park be turned into a Kids park. With a combination of CRA donations and other local support, we can purchase playground equipment and turn this property into a true COMMUNITY asset. We are asking residents to write their Commissioners and City Manager and tell them that you want a safe, local place for kids to play. For more information about the proposed park and to find out how you can help make it happen, email jessica@tropicalridge.org.

TRNA Donations - The Tropical Ridge has recently received two very generous donations - $100 from Mary Lindsey and $50 from Linda Allen. Thank you so much for your continued support of the Association! If you would like to contribute please visit us here.

Facebook - If you are not already a fan, please become one at http://www.facebook.com/LWTRNA. News and information will be posted on facebook as well as the Association webpage

Upcoming Events -

1. March 15, 2011 - 8:30 - 11:30 pm - Lake Worth Towers -   Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser by PBSOto benefit Mrs. Harris to assist with medical supplies and home improvements - $7.00 per person includes Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner, Salad, Non-Alcoholic Beverage and Dessert.

2.  March 17, 2011 - 3pm - 12am - Downtown Corridor - St. Patty’s Day Celebration

3. March 26, 2011 - 2-4pm SOSA, meet @ South Grade Elementary - NAPC Community Crime-WalkProgram - PBSO will be present and residents from all neighborhoods are invited to walk.

4. March 26-27, 2011 - 12:00 - 6:00pm - Downtown Corridor - Pride Festival

5. April 2, 2011 - 7:00am - 11:00pm - Bryant Park - Reggae Festival

That's all for this month! We'll see you April 4, 2011 at 7pm for the next TRNA Meeting!