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What's Happening in the Community:

July 2, 2008
Yalaha Bakery 2 coming to Circle Square Commons
We are pleased to announce that Yalaha Bakery 2 is coming to Circle Square Commons.  On Tuesday, July 1st, Sid’s was closed to make way for Yalaha to move in.  Yalaha should be open for business one month from now.  Please stay tuned in the coming weeks for Yalaha’s menu that will include breakfast and lunch items in addition to their already famous breads, pastries, coffees and much more.  We thank you for your past patronage to Sid’s Coffee Shop and welcome Yalaha Bakery 2 to Circle Square Commons. 

July 2, 2008
The following locations will be closed on July 4th:
The Pub
Candler Hills Restaurant (dining room will be closed, bar area will be open)
CSCC Ticket Office
The Ranch Fitness Center & Spa
Arbor Club (exercise classes cancelled, otherwise facility will be open)
H & R (offices will be closed, gym will be open)
Customer Service Office
Sales Office
Design Studio
Administration Office

July 2, 2008
Happy Hour Menu
Click here to download the Happy Hour menu (1.2mb)

June 26, 2008
Water Restrictions Extended until September 30, 2008
In its June 24, 2008 meeting, the Governing Board for the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) passed the fourth Board Order Modifying Water Shortage Order SWF 07-02 extending the modified Phase II (Severe Water Shortage) restrictions through September 30, 2008. A water shortage was originally declared on January 9, 2007.  Please continue once per week watering according to the posted restriction schedule.  For more information you may visit SWFWMD website
Community Watering Schedule:
• Addresses ending in 0 will water on Mondays at 4:00 a.m.
• Addresses ending in 1 will water on Mondays at 10:00 p.m.
• Addresses ending in 2 will water on Tuesdays at 10:00 p.m.
• Addresses ending in 3 will water on Tuesdays at 1:00 a.m.
• Addresses ending in 4 will water on Wednesdays at 1:00 a.m.
• Addresses ending in 5 will water on Wednesdays at 4:00 a.m.
• Addresses ending in 6 will water on Thursdays at 1:00 a.m.
• Addresses ending in 7 will water on Thursdays at 4:00 a.m.
• Addresses ending in 8 will water on Fridays at 1:00 a.m.
• Addresses ending in 9 will water on Fridays at 4:00 a.m.

June 25, 2008
New Summer Hours for The Town Square
Due to the heat of the summer, live entertainment hours are changing.  They will now be 7-10 p.m. (instead of 6-9 p.m.) effective this Friday, June 27, 2008.

June 11, 2008
Women's Golf Month
Golf events for women at Candler Hills Golf Club and On Top of the World Golf Club.
Click here for informational flyer 1.6mb

June 11, 2008
Golf Clinics
Golf Instruction Programs being offered at Candler Hills Golf Club and On Top of the World Golf Club.
June – December 2008
Click here for informational flyer 1.3mb

June 5, 2008
Golf Cart Show on The Town Square
Come out to see a premiere showcase of Marion County’s most unique and individualized golf carts. Open to all custom and special-interest electric or solar golf carts.
Click here for informational poster 1.6mb

June 5, 2008
Father's Day at Candler Hills Restaurant
Click here for menu 314kb

May 30, 2008
June 2008 On Top of the World News is now available.
June On Top of the World News 11.7mb

May 27, 2008
Upcoming Events at The Town Square at Circle Square Commons
Golf Cart Show – June 21, 2008
Patriotic Day – July 4, 2008
Car Show – August 9, 2008
Island Festival – August 22-23, 2008
We will post more information as it becomes available.

May 23, 2008
Candler Hills Restaurant Hours Change
Candler Hills Restaurant will be serving a new dinner menu with lighter fare beginning Sunday, June 1, 2008 from 3 – 8 p.m. daily. (until 5 p.m. Sunday)
Click here for informational poster.

May 20, 2008
ATTENTION RESIDENTS- Customer Service will close at 2:00 PM on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.

May 19, 2008
Sid's Coffee Shop
Sid's will close at noon on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.

May 1, 2008
Tortoise & Hare Golf Course Maintenance
Tortoise & Hare Golf Course will be closed Monday, May 19th through Monday, May 26th for scheduled maintenance.

May 1, 2008
Tortoise & Hare Golf Course Maintenance
Tortoise & Hare Golf Course will be closed Thursday, May 22nd for scheduled maintenance.

May 1, 2008
Candler Hills Golf Course Maintenance
Candler Hills Golf Course will be closed Tuesday, May 27th through Friday, May 30th for scheduled maintenance. The practice facility and golf shop will remain open during normal business hours.

May 1, 2008
June is American Express Womens' Golf Month
We will have special activities, seminars and clinics for all levels of golfers including those who have never picked up a club. In addition, our Just Us Girls Scramble and dinner will be part of the festivities. Stay tuned for more details!

May 1, 2008
9 & Dine Golf Scramble at The Links - Friday, May 16, 2008
Click here to download informational poster 2.1 mb

May 1, 2008
The Links Golf Course will be closed June 2, 2008 – October 18, 2008
Due to exciting renovations and reconstruction The Links golf course will be closed from June 2, 2008 until October 18, 2008. Thank you for your understanding.

May 1, 2008
Extreme Demo Day - November 8, 2008
Candler Hills Golf Club announces the Extreme Demo Day, Saturday, November 8, 2008. More information to come!

May 1, 2008
May 2008 On Top of the World News is now available.
May On Top of the World News 14.4mb

April 29, 2008
BEWARE - Scam Solicitation
Someone is calling claiming to be with the Marion County Sheriff's Office asking for a donation for the Narcotics Abuse Awareness Education Fund. The caller may identify himself as Paul Boros. THIS CALL IS A FRAUD! Hang up and call 732-9111 to report the event.

April 29, 2008
Construction Gate - 90th Street - Temporary Closure
The Construction Gate at 90th St. will be closed May 5th and 6th due to road construction.  It will reopen May 7th. Large vehicles will be rerouted through the Candler Gate during this time. 

April 28, 2008
URGENT! PLEASE READ!
Marion County Detectives are looking for a suspect who is targeting elderly persons in a financial fraud scandal. The unknown man calls the residence claiming to be a Wachovia Bank representative and requests assistance in the investigation of an employee at Wachovia responsible for financial fraud. The caller instructs the victim to withdraw several thousand dollars and meet him busy commercial location such as the Wal-Mart Super Center on HWY 200. One resident did indeed withdraw the instructed amount and proceeded to the shopping area, however became suspicious after the alleged bank representative did not show up. She then called authorities and found out this was a scheme. Another resident became a victim because the caller showed up and took the money. Don't be duped, call the Detective Bureau at 732-9111 or Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP should you be suspicious of fraudulent behavior.

April 28, 2008
Beat the Heat! New hours for live entertainment on The Town Square, 6 – 9 p.m.

April 23, 2008
First Farmer’s Market kicks off at The Town Square
Many residents came out and enjoyed the excitement of the opening of The Town Square and mentioned the great opportunity to meet people, mingle and listen to the music. The colorful painted carts and umbrellas added a special touch and the square opening was official. As predicted, Yalaha Country Bakery was a huge success and sold out of every item early in the morning. 
 
Circle Square Commons Farmers’ Market is striving to provide residents the opportunity to enjoy the freshest seasonal produce and is dedicated to supporting our local farmers and producers to bring the very best products to our community.  Below is a list of vendors participating on April 24th:

The market will be an ever changing and expanding entity and we encourage you to continue to come out and see what’s growing fresh each week. Please refer to www.CircleSquareCommons.com/FarmersMarket for the most up-to-date vendor list.

April 18th, 2008
Join us for a Mother's Day Buffet in the H&R Ballroom from noon to 2 p.m. catered by Friendship Catering.
Mother's Day menu 444kb

April 18th, 2008
Join us for Mother's Day at the Candler Hills Restaurant.
Mother's Day menu 1mb

April 16th, 2008
The Farmer’s Market at Circle Square Commons kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, April 17, and will be open every Thursday thereafter between the hours of 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Vendors will be selling goods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, biscotti, baked goods, olive trees and more. To view our entire selection of vendors and for more information about the Farmer’s Market please visit the site at www.CircleSquareCommons.com/farmersmarket
See you there!

April 10th, 2008
On Top of the World Dance Committee presents: Let's Swing & Jive
A dance benefiting The Center for the Blind
Let's Swing & Jive poster 383kb

April 10th, 2008
April Happy Hour.
April Happy Hour poster 1.7mb

March 27th, 2008
April 2008 On Top of the World News is now available.
April On Top of the World News 12.2mb

March 12th, 2008
H&R Baseball Game Field Trip - Tampa Bay Rays v. Boston Red Sox - April 25, 2008
Baseball Game Field Trip poster 624kb

March 12th, 2008
H&R Baseball Game Field Trip - Tampa Bay Rays v. N.Y. Yankees - May 15, 2008
Baseball Game Field Trip poster 720kb

March 12th, 2008
Rags to Riches
Come out for a morning of shopping and bartering with fellow residents.
Rags and Riches poster 872kb

March 12th, 2008
March Happy Hour.
March Happy Hour poster 1.4mb

March 5th, 2008
March 2008 On Top of the World News is now available.
March On Top of the World News 12.7mb

February 25th, 2008
BEWARE - Potential Deed Scam
Many residents may be receiving letters from an organization called Fast Deeds stating that property owners should have a certified copy of their deed.  Our residents should be wary of this communication as our buyers receive the original recorded warranty deed approximately one month after closing.  The recorded deed is also part of the Clerk of the Court's records which may be viewed on the Marion County Clerk of the Court website.

February 14th, 2008
Chinch Bugs, Lawn Maintenance and Water Conservation
Phillip Hisey, On Top of the World Commercial Landscape Manager, presented information on Chinch Bugs, Lawn Maintenance and Water Conservation at the On Top of the World Central Owners Association Meeting on February 13, 2008.  To view his presentation, click here. (PDF, 16.2mbs, May take several moments to load due to size. Please be patient.)

February 7th, 2008
Room Closures - Beginning February 18th for approximately 2 weeks.
Men's Bathroom off of Gym & Women's Locker room showers & Wet area.

February 7th, 2008
No Bus Run - February 19, 20, 21, 22 & 26, 2008

February 4th, 2008
Rags to Riches, April 18 - Come out for a morning of shopping and bartering with fellow residents.
Click here for the event poster 264kb

January 31st, 2008
February 2008 On Top of the World News is now available.
February On Top of the World News 12.3mb

January 24th, 2008
Volunteer at the Ocala Open Golf Tournament
Download the informational poster 1mb

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