As Islands residents we can sometimes forget about all the great amenities we have at our fingertips.  In fact I would venture to say that we have more amenities than any other neighborhood in the City of Tampa.  To this end, I compiled a list of things you can do this year:

• Take a Walk or jog on the 1.3 mile Davis Islands trail.
• Take a Dip in the Roy Jenkins Community Pool that is now heated and open year round.
• Play a Game, set or match at the Sandra Freedman Tennis Complex’s clay courts.
• Take Fido for a swim or run at the Davis Islands Dog Parks.
• Launch your Boat or kayak at the Davis Islands Public Boat Ramp.
• Picnic and Play at Seaplane Basin or the Thumbprint on the South Part of the Islands
• The Plane the Plane watch the plains take off and land from Peter O Knight air port.
• Ride the “Tour de Islands” i.e. join one of the many road bike groups that cycle week.
• Rent a Bike from “Coast” bike share and ride from the Islands to Downtown.
• Take the Pirate Taxi Boat from Channel Dr. (near the ball fields)
• Take in a Little League baseball or softball game at the Bayshore Little League fields on Columbia Dr.
• Find a Special spot around the Islands to take in a little fishing.

Book of the Month

Book of the Month

This past month I had the chance to read a great autobiography from the legendary college basketball coach John Wooden “Wooden on Leadership”

Wooden holds the record for most NCAA basketball championships at 10 in 12 years.  That being said after reading this book it seems the most important thing to Wooden was the development of leaders both on and off the court rather than the championships.

Over his coaching tenure, he developed a pyramid of success that he utilized with all his teams. This pyramid can also be used in business and personal life.

Great book about a solid individual.  I am always seeking new books to read so if you have a favorite let me know!

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