The Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program is administered by the Division of Hunting and Game Management through contracts between the Commission and nuisance alligator trappers. Approximately 40 private trappers are contracted to remove specific nuisance alligators. Individuals may call the toll-free number to submit complaints regarding nuisance alligators. The Commission will evaluate the complaint and determine if the alligator should be removed by a licensed nuisance alligator trapper. This program permits the harvest of alligators that are determined to be a threat to the welfare of the public, or the public’s pets, livestock, or property.

In 2007, the Commission received more than 13,000 nuisance alligator complaints. Nuisance alligator trappers were issued over 11,000 permits and tags and removed more than 10,000 nuisance alligators.

What is a nuisance alligator? Generally, alligators may be considered a nuisance when they are at least four feet in length and pose a threat to people or their pets or property. Alligators less than four feet in length are naturally fearful of people and are not generally capable of eating anything larger than a small turtle. They eat small fish, frogs, and other small animals. They are too small to be a threat to even small pets and pose no threat to people. They are typically not dangerous to people unless someone attempts to handle them. Also, they are common in Florida, and the mere presence of a small alligator is not cause for concern, even when they turn up in places where people may not expect to see them such as retention ponds and drainage ditches. However, occasionally alligators less than four feet in length are legitimate problems and must be addressed. If an alligator less than four feet in length approaches people, does not retreat if approached, or is in a location that is not natural, call the Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 1-866-FWC-GATOR (1-866-392-4286). The Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program strives to reduce the threat from alligators to people and their property in developed areas, while conserving alligators in areas where alligators naturally occur. If you have a nuisance alligator call the Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 1-866-FWC-GATOR (1-866-392-4286).

Miracle Ball Game & Fireworks

Fort Myers Miracle vs Tampa Yankees

Saturday, August 30th

7:05 p.m.

Hammond Stadium

Box Seats $8.00 per person

Pre-registration with full payment is required by 8/23

Sign-up in the Community Center or call 768-1566 for more information

Sorry no refunds

Limited Seats available!

Couples Best Ball

Friday, August 15^th 2008

8:30AM Shotgun Start

Cost per Player: $52-Golf Village & $62.50-Lakes Village

Deadline Date: Tuesday, August 12^th 2008

Eligibility

Open to all residents of the Golf Village and Lakes Village with a current USGA Handicap. 100% of handicap will be used.

Friday, August 15th

8:30AM Shotgun Start
1 Net Best Ball of 2
Individual Prizes
Lunch Buffet
2 Closest to the Pin Competitions (Men $10, Women $10)
2 Longest Drive Competitions (Men $10/Women $10)
Payout to:
- 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd Place Teams
- 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd Place Individual Low Net (Men)
- 1st, 2^nd, and 3^rd Place Individual Low Net (Ladies)

Clubhouse August Specials…

Live Music and Dancing –Every Thursday Night

Four Hours Happy Hour – Every Day 2pm-6pm

New Entertainment Line up for Thursday’s evenings at the Rescue Club Billie Jollie (Aug 14^th & 28^th)

Please visit our website for full entertainment schedule.

***Friday August 8^th Dinner Specials ***

Certified Black Angus Roasted Prime Rib

Overnight slow roasted prime rib served with fresh vegetables, au jus & your choice of a baked potato, sweet potato, or quiche potato

10oz Cut $17.95/ 13oz Cut $20.95 / 16 oz Cut $23.95

Pan Seared Duck Breast

Pan seared duck breast laced with apple cider & cran-raisin demi- glace. Served with fried potato gnocchi

$15.95

New!

Summer Portions Available for Dinner on Thursday and Friday Nights

Summer Portions, Great Prices!

Dinner Prices Starting at $8.95Other Upcoming Events: September 1st Labor Day– BBQ Buffet (Baby Back Ribs, and more!)$14.95 ++

Seasonal residents will notice many changes when they return this fall as new shopping centers and businesses are opening all around us!

Commercial Development near Colonial Country Club

Arborgate:

Walgreens is now open! Both Dunkin Donuts and Jason’s Deli have signed leases; but no further information about them is available at this time.

Shoppes at the Forum:

Target Commercial Center includes Best Buy, Books-A-Million, Petco, Staples, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Ross, Rack Room Shoes, Mattress Giant, Bajio Grill, Dental Expressions, Subway, Majestic Nail & Spa, GNC Nutrition, Alltel and Starbucks.

Target out parcel:

Sun Trust Bank

Putting Zone (indoor golf)

Hyatt Place Hotel – 149 rooms

Holiday Inn Express – 111 rooms

McDonalds

First Community Bank

Galleria @ The Forum

Colonial Square:

Kohl’s Department store

Famous Footwear

Other construction on Colonial Boulevard

Candlewood Suites – 74 rooms

Nova University

Family Thrift

Value place Hotel

Ft. Myers Diagnostics

Lee Cancer Care Center

Lee Boulevard West (towards Lehigh)

Nino’s Italian Food & Pizzeria

Ultimate House of Pancakes

Aqua Master Pool Supply

Pearl Nails

Urgent Care Medical

JJ Hair Salon

Colonial Country Club

2009 Excursion

CASTLES ALONG THE RHINE AND DANUBE

16 Day River Cruise

September 20th 2009

Estimated Price $5500. plus taxes

Book by August 31, 2008 and receive a $500. discount!

INCLUDED: Round Trip Airfare from Select Cities

All overseas transfers and baggage handling

42 Meals: Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners with a meal ashore

12 Sightseeing Tours plus Cultural Connections

Amsterdam to Budapest, several ports of call in Germany & Vienna

5 Shipboard Lectures, classical & organ concerts, local entertainment

FLIERS available at the Community Center Desk or phone DOT at 561-0618 or

SHIRLEY at 401-480-5247

Need to know who is interested in this trip as soon as possible to get our group rates.

Eye Centers of Florida

Free Vision & Hearing Screenings

Our mobile screening center is coming to you!

Vision and hearing screenings are free on the mobile screening bus!

Colonial Golf Club

Thursday, August 28th

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

in the Clubhouse parking lot

Pre-registration not required

(sponsored by Eye Centers of Florida)

Colonial Country Club Labor Day Buffet

9-01-08

11:30 – 3 PM

For Reservations Please Call: 239-768-7301

Pasta Salad and Potato Salad

Italian Tomato Salad

Fresh Corn Muffins & Butter

Off the Grill:

Southern Style Fried Chicken

Baby Back Ribs

Grilled Hot dogs

From the Carving Board:

Top Round of Beef with Wine Mushroom Sauce

Traditional Sides:

Macaroni & Cheese

Country Style Baked Beans

Fresh Coleslaw

Corn on the Cob

Sweets:

Assorted Cookies & Brownies

Fresh Summer Watermelon

Ice Cream Bar

Only $14.95

Coffee & Conversation

This event will take place by the Community Pool on Thursday, August 14th at 9:00 a.m. Please come out and join your neighbors for a nice little get together!

Prime Rib Night

Every Friday $17.95

Call the Clubhouse for information

768-7301

Clubhouse August & September

Live Music and Dancing –Every Thursday Night

Four Hours Happy Hour – Every Day 2pm-6pm

New Entertainment Line up for Thursday’s evenings at the Rescue Club …

Kelly & Shelly (Aug 7TH & 21st)

Billie Jollie (Aug 14th & 28th)

Please visit our website for full entertainment schedule

New!

Summer Portions Available for Dinner on Thursday and Friday

Nights

Summer Portions, Great Prices!

Dinner Prices Starting at $8.95

Friday August 15th – Live Music by Carlo Montana

Other Upcoming Events:

September

1st Labor Day– BBQ Buffet (Baby Back Ribs, and more!

$14.95 ++

*Back by popular demand*

“Member Get together at the Club Event”

August 19th & September 16th

(Free Hors d’oeuvres and Happy Hour 6pm-8pm)

Live Entertainment – 6pm-9pm

Please call for Reservations. Spaces are limited

239-768-7301

Notices:

On Monday September 1st the Clubhouse will close at 3pm

New Rescue Club Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, and Sunday 11am-6pm

Thursday and Friday 11am-11pm

Watercolor Paint-a-long

Have you ever admired a painting and wished you could paint?

YES YOU CAN!

We have a wonderful way to introduce you to painting with watercolor paints. All supplies are included in your fee for the class. this is a "step by step" method of learning to paint. You will get the feel for watercolor and will learn every week just what it can do. Every week you will leave the class with your work of art... it is just that easy! Come and relax while you learn!

Wednesday's

October 22nd - April 29

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

at the Community Center

$35.00 per class (includes all supplies)

Checks payable to "Judith MacLaren"

Three day cancellation policy strictly enforced

Min 5/ Max 20

Please stop by the Community Center to sign-up or call 768-1566 for more information.

Judith MacLaren is a well known artist in the Ft. Myers/ Naples area, formerly form Massachusetts, where she taught in the South Shore area. Judith has been certified in Genesis Oil painting and is a Terry Madden certified watercolor teacher.

Resident Information Form

ALL residents are required to fill out the new resident form.

If you have not yet filled out the NEW RESIDENT FORM Please go to Club Information then Resident Information Form. Fill this form out and return it to Kathy Creger. You may drop it off to the admin office, fax it to her at 239-768-9437 or email it to her at kcreger@troongolf.com

Thank you

Holidays at the Estates

2008 at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates

December 13th - January 3rd

Spend the holidays with southwest Florida's first "snowbirds", the Edison and Ford families at the 33rd annual Holidays at the Estates at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers. Holidays at the Estates attracts 30,000 visitors each December to view the lights and seasonal decorations that fill 20 acres of gardens, the recently restored Edison Buildings and the Estates historic homes.

The theme for Holidays at the Estates has always been a combination of historical decorations amidst the orchids, exotic trees and plantings that fill the gardens. This year there will be events including artist and craftsmen exhibits and appearances as well as book signnings and demonstrations in the "Creative Cottage" located in the Ford Caretaker's House, nightly entertainment by local school and communnity groups, Santa vistits, and a "Children's Tree Trail". The "Trail will be a vertiable forest of lighted trees with handmade ornaments from Lee County students. During Holidays at the Estates the homes of Thomas and Mina Edison and Henry and Clara Ford will be open nightly from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $1.00 for children 6-12. For additional information call 239-334-7419.

Colonial Nights at the Broadway Palm

Season 2008 - 2009

Season will soon be upon us and with it comes an array of wonderfully entertaining shows at the Broadway Palm.

This season we will be off to see:

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - Saturday, October 18th

White Christmas - Saturday, December 13th

Singing in the Rain - Saturday, January 24th

All Shook Up - Saturday, February 28th

Buffets begin at 6:00 p.m.

Shows start at 8:00 p.m.

Special group rate of $51.00 per person

(includes dinner buffet, show and gratuity)

Full payment due upon reservation!

Payment by member charge, credit card or check to

"Colonial Country Club". Sorry no refunds, but substitutions are allowed.

Sign-up at the Community Center or call 768-1566!

Limited seats! 1st paid - 1st reserved!

Min 20/Max 24

2008 Summer Golf Promotions

July 1^st – September 30^th

Members Play Free!

· Members (Lakes and Golf) play free when they bring outside guests to play.

· The green fee charge may be split between the 2 golfers at the time of check-in.

· The outside guest may not be a Member or resident of Colonial Country Club.

Members Children/Grandchildren play free!

· Children/Grandchildren 15 years of age or younger play free after 3 p.m.

Must be accompanied by a Golf or Lakes Member

· One Child/One Member per cart

Public 2 for 1

· All public players will receive 2 for 1 green fees after 1 p.m. 18 Holes only.

Wake up with a stimulating experience that exfoliates the face & body and delights the senses...

Cafe con Leche

An express facial that will get you going anytime starts you off on the right foot.

Organic coffee is blended to exfoliate while smoothe warm creamy milk is

added for cleansing and hydration.

30 minutes - $55.00

Cafe Mocha

A warm organic coffee and cocoa body polish will smoothe and hydrate skin,

release toxins, revive and repair cells, and reduce the appearance of cellulite.

The special blend will uplift and stabilize your mood to keep you going throughout the day.

30 minutes - $55.00

Double your Pleasure!

When you book with a friend you will receive two services for the price of one while supplies last.

Reserve your appointments today with the fitness desk at the Community Center or call 768-1566!

Florida Rep

Southwest Florida's Premiere Professional Theatre

NEW! Special Event!

Colonial will be promoting two Dinner or Lunch/show/tour events they are as follows:

Florida rep Show - "Dancing at Lughnasa"

Edison/Ford Winter Estates Tour

Dinner by the Caloosahatchee River

This captivating Irish drama is peppered with humor, heartbreak and hope as Michael Evans remembers his summer spent with his mom and her sisters in the country side outside Ballybeg. The cast of characters weave an eccentric tapestry of the mind of an impressionalble seven year old.

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

$60.00 per person

4 p.m. - Tour of Edison/Ford Homes

6 p.m. - dinner riverside with leisure time to shop historic Cottage Shoppe

8 p.m. - Performance at Florida Rep

Florida Rep Show - "The Last Romance"

Edison/Ford Winter Estates Tour

Lunch by the Caloosahatchee River

80-year old Ralph unexpectedly finds love again in the local dog park. This play is a true, old fashioned romance about unlikely senior citizens meeting, connecting and living out their dreams. The Last Romance is a touching comedy that proves it is never too late ot have a little fun or to follow your heart.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

$60.00 per person

10 a.m. - Tour of the Edison/Ford Homes

12 p.m. - Lunch riverside with leisure time to stroll grounds or museum

2 p.m. - Performance at Florida Rep

Member charge, credit card or check payable to "Colonial Country Club"

Sign-up at the Community Center

Call for more information at 768-1566

Limited spots available

Minimum 20

(No cancellations 2 weeks prior to show)

Attention Resident Crafters!

We have a date set for the 2008 Fall Holiday Bazaar at Colonial. It will be held on Saturday, November 15th from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. We are opening table reservations up to residents first until we see the response from our own residents. Due to the response last year and the fact that we had a long waiting list to get in - - - there will probably be a limit of one table per group/vendor as well. Our goal is of course to offer as much variety of items as possible. The vendor table fee is $25.00 this year. We will once again provide a clothed table and the event is again being held in the main clubhouse like last year. Please email me at kpedit@troongolf.com if you would like to hold a table. Checks confirm your table reservation and should again be made payable to "Colonial Country Club" and mailed to me at: Colonial Country Club, Attn: Kathie Pedit, 9181 Independence Way, Ft. Myers, FL 33913. I will also need a description of products being displayed/available for sale at the bazaar for advertising purposes. This event was very well attended and will again have free admission and be open to the public!! Reserve your table now!!!

Seminole Hard Rock

Hotel & Casino

Bus Trip's

Saturday, Saturday, August 16th

$35.00 per person

Limited Seats

Pre-registration is required by 8/9

Stop by the Community Center or call 768-1566 for more information. Checks payable to:

"DT Casino Trips" or cash (pay driver @ bus on day of trip)

Depart from Walmart parking lot @ 7:30 a.m.

and head to Hollywood FL where you will enjoy their beautiful casino with 2000 slot machines & 50 live action poker tables!

Cool Restaurants! Hot Shops! Receive $7.50 food voucher! Receive $25 in free play!

57 passenger, European-style, air conditioned motor coach with restroom, PA and DVD

Christmas Rail/Boat Train

The 17th Annual Christmas Rail/Boat Train will wisk you to the old Punta Gorda

Depot where buses will ferry you to Fisherman’s Village for a one hour boat ride through the famous Punda Gorda Isles lighted holiday extravaganza.

Your five course dinner begins with an appetizer, soup and salad on the journey North. Your entrée and dessert await your return from the boat for the journey South.

Space on this special trip is SOLD OUT TO THE PUBLIC!

Tuesday, December 16th

3:00 p.m. Boarding - 10:00 p.m. Return

$76.00 per person

Very limited space - maximum 24 spots

Included in the price is a 3-1/2 hour air-conditioned train ride, five course seated dinner with choice of prime rib, fresh Atlantic poached salmon or

baked stuffed breast of chicken, bus transfers and boat trip through the lighted canals of Punta Gorda Isles. Cash bar available.

Please reserve early, this trip will sell out quickly!

Stop by the Community Center to sign-up by

Wednesday, November 12th or call 768-1566 for

more information. Payment by member charge, credit card or check to “Colonial Country Club”.

Sorry - no refunds!

Golf Course Closures

August 18-22 Aerification

September 22-24 Aerification

Summer Drop-in

"Fitness Class Pass"

Six Pack Sampler

Six coupons sold for $32.50 per pack

Only available for the months of:

July, August & September

These books will be available for sale

on the 1st of each month and be applicable to ANY class running that month only.

(passes are non-transferable)

(no refunds or exchanges)

Summer Adult Golf Clinics

Thursdays 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

July - October

Colonial Solo's

Colonial Country Club has a great club for the single residents. There are fun events and trips for you to attend! Solos enjoy events like our Italian buffet, golf outings, Wine & cheese parties at Vino 100, Sunset dining at the club, trips, tours and more! If you are interested in being the coordinator for the Solo's club please contact Kathie or Mindy at 768-1566.

Annual Caladium Festival @ Lake Placid

Saturday, August 23rd

$49.00 per person

Checks payable to "CI Travel"

Please stop by the Community Center to sign-up by

8/15/2008 or call 768-1566 for more information. Pick-up will be in

front of Walmart - time to be announced

Includes R/T transportation, guided tour of the Caladium fields, classic car show and more!

YOGA at COLONIAL

12 REASONS TO MAKE YOGA PART OF YOUR LIFE

[- STRESS REDUCTION

[- PAIN RELIEF

[- BETTER BREATHING

[- FLEXIBILITY

[-BALANCE & COORDINATION

[- INCREASED STRENGTH

[- WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

[- IMPROVED CIRCULATION

[- BETTER BODY ALIGNMENT

[- CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONING

[- MINDFULNESS

[ IMPROVEMENT OF YOUR GOLF & TENNIS

YOGA WITH SYLVIA

TO JOIN: CONTACT KRISSY & SIGN UP 768-1566

TIME: Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 – 10:45 AM

Bunco

Bunco is being held in the Activity Room on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. - the next date is Monday, August 4th. No pre-registration is required.

Community Center Computer

If you were working on Computer #2 (next to the Gatoraid machine)

and changed the password, could you please email me and tell me what

you changed it to? Thank you!

mroberts@troongolf.com

Effluent Water Project

To familiarize yourself with the "Effluent Water Project" please go to Master Association section of the website and click on the "Effluent Project" tab. New information will be added as it is received. It is our intention to hold a public meeting which will include City of Fort Myers officials and other applicable govermental department people in the near future, so that the membership can better acquaint themselves with this upcoming irrigation water project.