Overbrook Gardens Association is now on Facebook
Go to http://www.facebook.com .  Once on, you have to open an account if you don't already have one.  After you sign up, you can search for overbrook gardens.  Once on the overbrook gardens site, you can click on the "wall" tab at the top to view photos from the picnic last weekend.  Or you can become a "friend".  For those that use the computer for fun, this is no problem.  For others, this will be a learning experience in modern communications.  Once people start signing up as friends, this thing should start growing, like a network.

Security Patrol
The new crime prevention deputy that has recently been assigned to our area spoke to the Board at the January 2010 Directors meeting.   Burglaries and break-ins are increasing in this area.  He was very definite about the importance of  neighborhood security patrols in reducing these crimes.   Our Security Patrol is faltering and needs more day and night time volunteers immediately.  Please call Linda Masters, 941-474-3701, to volunteer and set up a schedule that is easy for you to do.  Training will be offered if you are new to the Patrol.  The Deputy also encouraged us to use the NON EMERGENCY phone number, 316-1201, to report any troublesome or suspicious activity noted in the neighborhood including "solicitors" that may be something more.

2010 Annual Member Picnic
The annual Overbrook Gardens Spring picnic for Association members and their guests was held again this year at Lemon Bay park on Saturday, March 20, 2010.  We had great weather, great food, and a great turnout.   Approximately 112 people attended.  The highlight of the day was the arrival of Commissioner Shannon Staub who circulated through the crowd as she enjoyed our burgers.  Local businesses and members had donated 49 door prizes and 15 raffle items which were enjoyed by all.  There was also a profitable 50/50 drawing.  The Association extends a huge thank you to the people who donated prizes and worked to make this an enjoyable picnic for our members.  This is our favorite way to say "Thank You" for supporting our Association.   Click here for more photos taken by guests.  There are more photos on Facebook (Overbrook Gardens).