Strawberry Ridge is an adult 55+, gated community located in Valrico, FL. There are 870 homes in the Ridge. The community boasts indoor and outdoor pools, spas, a state-of-the art Fitness Center, Activity Center, and Clubhouse. There is a tennis/pickleball court, a shuffleboard court, a ceramics shop and a woodshop. In addition to all the various activities, there is also a library and billiards room on premises. Strawberry Ridge has so much to offer. Why would you want to live anywhere else!
Monday, July 31, 2023
Obituaries: Recent Heavenly Graduations
Monday, March 6, 2023
FROM THE LENDING CLOSET...
TO ALL STRAWBERRY RIDGE VILLAGE RESIDENTS
FROM The Lending Closet...
Friday, February 10, 2023
STRAWBERRY RIDGE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP SERVICE: SUNDAYS AT 10 AM AT THE CLUBHOUSE
TO ALL RESIDENTS:
THE STRAWBERRY RIDGE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP IS HAVING THEIR
SERVICES:
DATE: SUNDAYS
TIME: 10:00 AM
WHERE: CLUBHOUSE
CONTACT IS: NEAL MILLER, 1-252-425-3628
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
STRAWBERRY RIDGE OFFICE EMAILS
STRAWBERRY RIDGE EMAIL ADDRESSES YOU CAN USE TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE STRAWBERRY RIDGE OFFICE
TO REACH TINA:
Friday, November 4, 2022
STRAWBERRY RIDGE VILLAGE NEWS...
STRAWBERRY RIDGE VILLAGE NEWS...
Voting at the Clubhouse on Tuesday Nov 8th 7am – 7pm.
AND THE
Toppings email has changed to Toppingsinfo@covecommunities.
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Sunday, October 16, 2022
NEW SRHA SUGGESTION BOX AT THE ACTIVITY CENTER
ATTENTION RESIDENTS...THE SRHA HAS A NEW SUGGESTION BOX
IT IS LOCATED AT THE ACTIVITY CENTER. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO MAKE YOUR
SUGGESTIONS!
YOUR SRHA
Saturday, September 10, 2022
THE SR AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE NEW MEMBERSHIP LEADERS
Monday, September 5, 2022
2022 Strawberry Ridge HOA Eng_Span Membership Form
(TO VIEW AND/OR PRINT THE ENGLISH FORM: CLICK INSIDE THE FLYER or FORM IN WHAT LOOKS LIKE A BOX IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER, SAYS "POP-OUT" WHEN YOU HOVER MOUSE OVER IT.)
(PARA VER
Y/O IMPRIMIR EL FORMULARIO EN INGLES Y/O EL VOLANTE DE REFUERZO: HAGA CLIC
DENTRO DEL VOLANTE O FORMULARIO ENLO QUE PARECE UN CUADRO EN LAESQUINA SUPERIOR
DERECHA DICE "VENTANA EMERGENTE" CUANDO PASA EL MOUSE SOBRE ESO).
Saturday, September 3, 2022
Monday, May 30, 2022
CORRECTION TO SR COMMUNITY TELEPHONE NUMBER UPDATE INSERT
CORRECTION TO THE PUBLISHED UPDATED SR COMMUNITY TELEPHONE BOOK INSERT:
The correction is for Borders, Amelia, the phone number that is listed is 813-720-571-0290 and the CORRECT phone number is 813-720-6933.
PLEASE CORRECT YOUR SR COMMUNITY TELEPHONE UPDATE INSERT FROM THE STRAWBERRY TOPPINGS.
Monday, May 23, 2022
NEW STRAWBERRY RIDGE TOPPINGS EDITOR AND EMAIL...
ATTENTION TO RESIDENTS....
THERE IS A NEW EDITOR FOR THE STRAWBERRY RIDGE TOPPINGS AND HER CONTACT INFORMATION IS:
WHO: TINA MCDONALD
SUBMIT TOPPINGS ARTICLES NO LATER THAN 15TH OF THE MONTH TO (Toppinsinfo@covecommunities.com) OR (CLICK ON LINK BELOW) OR REFER TO THE TOPPINGS BLOG PAGE:
IF YOU HAVE AN ARTICLE THAT NEEDS TO GO INTO THE TOPPINGS TINA IS THE GOTO PERSON.
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
HAVE A WORN/TORN AMERICAN FLAG BUT ARE FINANCIALLY CHALLENGED AND CAN'T AFFORD IT?
DO YOU HAVE A WORN AMERICAN FLAG? IS IT TORN? CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE IT?
TWO RESIDENTS OF STRAWBERRY RIDGE HAVE STARTED A NEW MINISTRY/PROGRAM AND HAVE GRACIOUSLY OFFERED TO HELP RESIDENTS WHO ARE FINANCIALLY CHALLENGED AND CAN'T REPLACE THEIR WORN/TORN AMERICAN FLAG.
THOSE FLAGS SHOULD BE PROPERLY RETIRED AND DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL DIRECTIVES. PLEASE CONTACT THEM SO THEY CAN HELP YOU WORK OUT THE DETAILS FOR A FREE NEW FLAG.
PLEASE FLY YOUR AMERICAN FLAG PROUDLY.
DAVID FLOYD AND CHARLENE COLLINS (813)506-1710 OR VIA EMAIL: CHARCOLL22@GMAIL.COM
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Attention Strawberry Ridge Residents!!!! Need HELP?
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
SRHOA ByLaws Revision being considered...
If you (past SRHOA Board members) have any suggestions on how to improve the ByLaws to enable the SRHOA to work more efficiently or smartly or manage better/easier...Please contact Mazie McMahon (813)373-0319
(TO VIEW AND/OR PRINT THE ENGLISH FORM: CLICK INSIDE THE FLYER or FORM IN WHAT LOOKS LIKE A BOX IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER, SAYS "POP-OUT" WHEN YOU HOVER MOUSE OVER IT.)
(PARA VER Y/O IMPRIMIR EL FORMULARIO EN INGLES Y/O EL VOLANTE DE REFUERZO: HAGA CLIC DENTRO DEL VOLANTE O FORMULARIO ENLO QUE PARECE UN CUADRO EN LAESQUINA SUPERIOR DERECHA DICE "VENTANA EMERGENTE" CUANDO PASA EL MOUSE SOBRE ESO).
Monday, April 18, 2022
Red Hat Mommas Meeting Tuesday, 2ND TUESDAY at 2 PM at the Activity Center AND Tuesday, 4TH TUESDAY at 11:30 AM at the Activity Center
Friday, February 25, 2022
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A BOOK CLUB IN STRAWBERRY RIDGE?
ATTENTION ALL BOOK READERS OR THOSE INTERESTED IN BELONGING TO A BOOK CLUB HERE IN STRAWBERRY RIDGE...
ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND, OUR MEETING WILL BE:
DATE: MARCH 14, 2022
TIME: 1:00 PM
WHERE: ACTIVITY CENTER
TITLES WE ARE READING: "TRAVELS WITH CHARLEY" BY JOHN STEINBECK and "GO SET a WATCHMAN" BY HARPER LEE
IF INTERESTED YOU CAN SHOW UP AT THE CLUBHOUSE OR CONTACT JOANNE CAMPBELL (607) 425-4608
Monday, February 14, 2022
INTERESTED IN PLAYING POKER?
INTERESTED IN PLAYING POKER?
WE ARE LOOKING FOR POKER PLAYERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN NICKEL AND DIME POKER...
WHEN: MONDAYS EVENINGS
TIME: 6:00 PM
WHERE: ACTIVITY CENTER ROOM NEXT TO BILLIARDS (POOL) ROOM
PLEASE CONTACT DONNA GERACE IF INTERESTED: (609)412-8444
Thursday, February 3, 2022
WANT TO KEEP UP WITH COMMUNITY EVENTS/NEWS? SIGNUP BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO THE ADDRESS BELOW
TO ALL STRAWBERRY RIDGE RESIDENTS:
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN KEEPING UP WITH COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS AND GETTING AN EMAIL BLAST PERIODICALLY REGARDING HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND BENEVOLENT FUND EVENTS/NEWS/HAPPENINGS...
TO SIGN UP:
CLICK ON THE LINK ON THE MAIN "BLOGSTRAWBERRY RIDGE.BLOPSPOT.COM" OR SEARCH "STRAWBERRY RIDGE HAPPENINGS" USING GOOGLE SEARCH ENGINE (RECOMMENDED)
OR
PLEASE EMAIL THE STRAWBERRY RIDGE HAPPENINGS BLOG (BLOGSTRAWBERRYRIDGE@GMAIL.COM) WITH THE FOLLOWING:
1) YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME
2) EMAIL ADDRESS
PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO UNSUBSCRIBE AT ANY TIME (AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMAIL BLAST).
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Need Home Care and Hospice Care?
NEED HOME CARE and/or HOSPICE CARE?
Hi my name is Gina Derby. I just moved in to 3504 Casey Jones Dr. from New Jersey. And I would like to offer my experience as a home care and hospice caregiver to the community of Strawberry Ridge.
Thank you
Gina Derby
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Strawberry Ridge Computer Club NEWS...
NEW YEAR – NEW LOGO – NEW FOCUS
Group Organizer – Bob Jones – rajones.personal@gmail.com
Web Page https://sr-pc-club.
Note: The web page is now open to comments & suggestions
Regards,
Bob Jones
Bob Jones Photography
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
FOOD FOR THOUGHT...
FOR ALL THOSE RESIDENTS OF STRAWBERRY RIDGE...
THE STRAWBERRY RIDGE HAPPENINGS BLOG, TOPPINGS, AND EMAIL BLASTS ARE ALL METHODS OF GETTING IN TOUCH WITH THE MAJORITY OF RESIDENTS IN HOPES OF HELPING PEOPLE TO ENGAGE AND ENJOY THEIR COMMUNITY. THERE ARE MANY RESIDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT NOT HAVING OR GETTING INFORMATION YET THESE SAME RESIDENTS UNSUBSCRIBE OR DO NOT EVEN LOOK AT THE STRAWBERRY RIDGE HAPPENINGS BLOG OR PAY ATTENTION TO THE STRAWBERRY RIDGE MANAGEMENT/HOA EMAIL BLASTS OR THROW AWAY THE STRAWBERRY RIDGE TOPPINGS.
IF YOU WANT TO "GET IN THE KNOW" THESE ARE THE BEST, MORE EASILY UPDATED, METHODS THAT CAN ENABLE YOU TO ENGAGE YOUR COMMUNITY IN A MORE MEANINGFUL & POSITIVE MANNER. AS WELL, CAN HELP YOU KEEP IN COMPLIANCE, UNDERSTAND WHAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PROGRAMS THAT COME OUR WAY FROM LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL AUTHORITIES.
PLEASE CONSIDER THESE METHODS, EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIKE THEM, AS THEY ARE THE BEST MEDIA WE HAVE TO REACH THE MASSES AND IF YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED, PLEASE BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION, NOT THE PROBLEM...INVOLVE YOURSELF.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE AND VARIOUS IDEAS TO MAKE THINGS SUCCESSFUL AND IT TAKES ONE NEGATIVE COMMENT TO DESTROY EVERYTHING.
THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU CAN DO TO MAKE STRAWBERRY RIDGE A BETTER PLACE.
Attention all SR Residents: Trap, Neuter, and Release Program (aka TNR) Started by the Concerned Cat People (CCP)
Trap, Neuter, and Release Program (aka TNR)
The program intent is to catch feral cats, have them neutered to prevent increasing the population in and around the Strawberry Ridge Community. This should have the effect of reducing other animals and problems associated.
The group's first stop will be in the area around Petticoat Junction and Klickety Klak.
A live trap will be set out on the evening of Wednesday, January 12, 2022. If you have outdoor cat(s), PLEASE make sure they can be identified by either a clipped ear or collar in case they are caught, so they can be released.
Please contact us if you have any questions or know of any feral cats that need to be neutered/spayed.
Thank You for your support!
Jennie O'Dell- (205)688-6525
Rhonda Hartzer-(515)988-9289
Karen Armstrong-(703)677-7975
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Residents, are you looking for NEW self-improvement or social activity?
LOOKING FOR ANY RESIDENTS WHO WOULD BE INTERESTED IN FORMING AN EXERCISE GROUP
"FULL BODY HiiT" WORKOUT WITH WEIGHTS!
THE WORKOUT CONSISTS OF ABOUT AN HOUR FROM BEGINNING STRETCHES TO COOL DOWN STRETCHES. I AM OPEN FOR TIMES EITHER DAY OR AFTER WORK.
IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT ME, JOANNE CAMPBELL (607) 425-4608
ALSO INTERESTED IN STARTING A "BOOK CLUB"
WE WOULD MEET ONCE A MONTH, EVERYONE GETS A TURN SUGGESTING TITLES TO READ. WHEN WE MEET WE DISCUSS THE PREVIOUS BOOK AND SOCIALIZE AT THE SAME TIME.
AGAIN IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT ME, JOANNE CAMPBELL (607) 425-4608
PS. ALSO IF ANYONE HAS SUGGESTIONS ON OTHER ACTIVITIES LET ME KNOW.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Lending Closet Contacts temporary change...
LENDING CLOSET
ROSE PANELLA = 813-662-9862
MARY PHILLIPS = 813-654-7955
MARY KENDALL = 508-221-5153
I want to let everyone know we can always use items for our closet, but we can only take items like, wheelchairs, walkers with and without wheels and seats, potty chairs, shower chairs, canes, crutches.
Also, as of November 1st, I, Rose Panella, will be having some throat surgery, nothing serious but I won’t be able to talk for about a month. If you need anything please contact either Mary’s listed above to obtain something from the lending closet. Thank you.
Sunday, October 31, 2021
NEW STRAWBERRY RIDGE TRASH SCHEDULE AND PROCESS...
ATTENTION ALL STRAWBERRY RIDGE RESIDENTS!!!!!
WE HAVE NEW GARBAGE TRUCK INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE...
NEW SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY: YARD WASTE (BAGGED)
WEDNESDAY: TRASH
SATURDAY: TRASH
NOTE: THE NEW GARBAGE TRUCK WILL BE IN OUR COMMUNITY STARTING WEDNESDAY NOV 3, 2021!
IN ORDER YO EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE NEW TRUCK AND TO COMPLY WITH DIRECTIVES FROM HILLSBOROUGH COUNTYREGARDING YARD WASTE, THEY WILL NOT BE PICKING UP YARD WASTE, LARGE BULK ITEMS, AND APPLIANCES.
SEE BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO DISPOSE OF THESE ITEMS:
YARD WASTE (GRASS CLIPPINGS, LEAVES, SMALL BUSH TRIMMINGS):
OUR STAFF WILL BE COLLECTING YARD WASTE EVERY TUESDAY BEGINNING NOVEMBER 2, 2021.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR YARD WASTE PICKUP:
1) ALL YARD WASTE MUST BE BAGGED AND EACH BAG MUST WEIGH LESS THAN 40 POUNDS.
2) ANY BRANCHES OR STICKS LARGER THAN 2" IN DIAMETER WILL NOT BE PICKED UP. YOU MUST TAKE THEM TO THE DUMPSTER IN THE STORAGE LOT (LOCATED OFF OF TAHO CIR). ACCESS TO THE DUMPSTER IN THE STORAGE LOT WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK.
LARGE BULK ITEMS AND APPLIANCES:
1) HOMEOWNERS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO FIND A PROVIDER OR CHARITY TO REMOVE THESE ITEMS. PLEASE CALL AND VERIFY IF THEY WILL ACCEPT THE ITEMS YOU HAVE FIRST. (THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE LIST AND THERE IS NO RECOMMENDATION FOR THE CHARITIES). FEEL FREE TO DONATE TO THE CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE. BELOW IS A LIST OF CHARITIES THAT WILL PICKUP THESE ITEMS:
1. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: (813)540-7540
2. GOODWILL: (727)439-1905
3. LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES: (813)687-4076 ext 261
4. FREEAPPLIANCEPICKUP.COM: (813)551-3132
NOTE: IF THERE IS AN ITEM(S) THAT IS NOT PICKED UP, THERE WILL BE A STICKER PLACED ON IT. REFER TO THE LIST ABOVE TO SEE WHAT CATEGORY THE ITEM MAY FALL INTO.
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND YOUR HELP,
KEITH W. STEVENS
GENERAL MANAGER
Friday, October 15, 2021
In case you have to replace your covid card
Note: You will need the first and second dates of your vaccine for this form as well as the location that you received the vaccine.
Thursday, October 14, 2021
We Need Your Help in updating the Resident Telephone and Club Leader Directory Information...
STRAWBERRY RIDGE
2021 – 2022 RESIDENT DIRECTORY
Rose Panella
662-9862
This is the last chance to check and see if your information is correct in the current phone book. Please look in your current phone book and check the list of Activities. There is a number of activities and clubs listed. If you are no longer the point of contact for any of these listed, I need to know before the new directory gets printed.
Friday, October 1, 2021
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Monday, September 27, 2021
VENDORS & SERVICE PROVIDERS LIST UPDATED!
UPDATED AS OF: SEPTEMBER 2021
VENDORS TO CALL FOR SERVICES AT YOUR HOME
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Friday, September 3, 2021
SLOW DOWN! Additionally, Please STOP at STOP SIGNS...for the SAFETY of our Mobility Challenged and Residents!
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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Strawberry Ridge Resident Directory and Phonebook Updates/Cutoff Dates:
STRAWBERRY RIDGE
2021 – 2022 RESIDENT DIRECTORY
Rose Panella
662-9862
This is the last chance to check and see if your information is correct in the current phone book. If you have moved, changed phone number (either your land line or your cell number), changed your e-mail address, and you still want to be in the phone book, I will need to know this. If you decide you do not want to be listed at all in the phone book, again I will know this. I have the necessary forms for these changes to be completed just outside of the Homeowner’s Association Office in the Activity Center. Once you have completed the form, please drop the Form in the drop slot of the Homeowner’s door.
The 2021-2022 phone book information goes to the printer on September 1, 2021. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the number above.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Monday, May 31, 2021
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Hurricane Season is coming June 1st...Are you ready?
HURRICANE SEASON STARTS JUNE 1st..... ARE YOU PREPARED???
There are several Special Needs (Medical) Shelters in Hillsborough County. A special needs shelter is a temporary emergency facility capable of providing care to residents whose medical condition is such that it exceeds the capabilities of the Red Cross Shelter but is not severe enough to require hospitalization. Health Department doctors and nurses support these shelters. You must be pre-registered before the hurricane. Early registration allows emergency officials to quickly identify and check on those that need medical attention. Special Needs applications are available by calling Hillsborough County's Infoline at (813) 272-5900 or the Hillsborough County Health Department (813) 307-8063. This will help in determining which shelter they should go to and what, if any assistance they require to evacuate. You can download it at http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/library/hillsborough/media-center/documents/emergency-management/spec-needs-evaluation---english.pdf
FOR THOSE OF YOU WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS, be advised that the following shelters are the closest to us. You will be advised as to which one(s) are open for each event:
TO LEARN ABOUT PROTECTING YOUR PET, call 813-744-5660. The ones that accept pets are:
Shields Middle School 15732 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin
Bartels Middle School 9020 Imperial Oak Blvd
Smith Middle School 14303 Citrus Pointe Dr. Citrus Park
Burnett Middle School 1010 N. Kingsway Rd, Seffner
Everyone should file their emergency contact numbers with the Sales Office in the event of an emergency. This is especially true for those residents who live alone. With that info in their file for you, it will be much easier to contact a relative in the event of any emergency. This is a good time to prepare your home by making sure that all trees around your home are trimmed and that the exterior of your home is in good order. You can also start stocking up on batteries, non-perishable food, and water. Make sure that you don't let your medications run out. Keep the gas tank in your car full. Have some cash on hand. Have you had your hurricane straps checked recently to make sure that they are secure? Do you have a cellphone in the event that our phone service is interrupted for a long time? There is a government-sponsored program that will provide individuals who quality with a free cellphone. To see if you qualify, go to
https://www.safelinkwireless.com/Enrollment/Safelink/en/NewPublic/index.html
For more info on hurricane preparedness, go to
https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/residents/public-safety/emergency-management/hurricane-and-storm-season-in-hillsborough-county
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Hillsborough County Assistance Programs
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (8/4/20)
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Monday, May 10, 2021
News from the Manager
Keith W. Stevens General Manager
We are now in the time of year when the leaves have stopped falling (or at least mostly have stopped falling) and everyone is ready to start cleaning up around their homes. Here is a checklist to help make sure everything gets done and keeps our homes looking great!
1. Walk around the entire exterior of the home to see if it needs to be cleaned. Sometimes people forget about the rear of the home. There are plenty of inexpensive products that clean the siding using a simple garden hose, it does not require a pressure washer. Those cleaning items can be found at Lowes and Home Depot, etc.
2. Does your yard need to be mowed? As we move into the rainy season the grass will be growing much faster.
3. Do your trees need to be trimmed? Reminder, they have to be 16' off of the roadway.
4. Take a look at your flowerbeds, do they need trimming or weeding?
Make sure your gutters are cleaned out. This also protects you from water causing damage to your roof.
Our community benefits when everyone makes sure that their home is as beautiful as it can be.
Ping Pong Club
STRAWBERRY RIDGE PING PONG CLUB (4/28/21)
Strawberry Ridge Ping Pong Club News
By Jack Beedon
Ping Pong at Strawberry Ridge is played every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Clubhouse at 8:30 AM until 10:00 AM. You can also play at other times to sharpen your game. The enclosed picture is two of our very good players Juan and Ed. They are also good teachers and encouragers who will help anyone sharpen their skills or even learn to play for the first time. May is a special month when we honor those men and women who have given their lives to keep us free in this great country. Many of you are vets, and I am willing to bet that when you were in the military you used your free time to play ping pong. Well, it’s time to play again, and you will be more than welcome to join us. I’ve talked to a few of you men and women who played in the past, and I know that you can join us and do well. Notice in the picture, masks are worn and even though we have had the vaccine we will continue to play with masks until we are finally allowed to remove them for good. Come and join us. My phone number is (585) 766-0028. Give me a call, and we will arrange a time suitable for you.
To all you veterans living here in Strawberry Ridge a special thanks for your service to this great country and too, come on out and join us on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.