An older white car was “abandoned” on Coastal Range Way near Wild Water Cove.  The vehicle license tag is 547-TEE.  I contacted the Sheriff’s Office.  Within minutes, the deputy was out and checked the vehicle and area.

The driver may have been from True Green soliciting door-to-door.  The deputy questioned the driver and took his information.

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Neighborhood Watch Captains were notified of Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office activity last night.

The fire department returned to the Sanctuary an reset the gate to be closed.

At 9:28 p.m. last night, the fire department came into our neighborhood.  They have a special key to open (and close) the gates.  Unfortunately, we found out they failed to close when they left.

Fire Department officials are on their way as of 6:51 p.m. to use their key to close the gates.

The results are in, and a majority of our Members want the gates closed.

The Board conducted what was a second survey — you might recall we did one last year — and by far the majority of our Members want the gates closed at all times.  The Board voted to comply with Members’ wishes.

Another item on the survey asked for input about using a security arm to help prevent vehicles from following somebody into the community.  The survey results were less clear on this item, so your Board will evaluate the cost/benefit of using an arm.  We want to find out what other communities think about this option since we think the arms may be frequently broken if a vehicle drives through or if the arm closes too quickly, such as when a vehicle with a trailer attempts to come through.  The Board will discuss this in the next meeting.