By Debbie Carson, Staff Writer

TOWN ‘N COUNTRY—A rental community that is beginning to convert to condominiums in Town ‘N Country is finalizing plans for a nude pool that will bring a piece of Las Vegas resorts to its residents.

“The concept for a clothing-optional pool came after astute market observation, including taking a look at the growing popularity of clothing-optional pools in Vegas over the past five years or so,” said Ashley Norman, a spokeswoman for Eden Tampa, the newly renamed residential community.

Hearing rescheduled 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 at boardroom of Historic Pasco County Courthouse, 37918 Meridian Ave., Dade City

By Joe Potter
Staff Writer

LUTZ — A clubhouse built in 2005 at the clothing optional Paradise Pines RV Park has come under county scrutiny for alleged code enforcement violations. There are about 81 residents at Paradise Pines, 72 RV spots and 9 tent sites.

Paradise Pines RV Park is located at 20300 Leonard Road, off US 41 and south of SR 54 in Lutz.

The Pasco County Construction Board was scheduled to hold a hearing Wednesday, Aug. 20, regarding several allegations about the 1,800-square-foot clubhouse.

The hearing was rescheduled to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17 after county officials said more information was needed. The meeting will be held in the boardroom of the Historic Pasco County Courthouse, 37918 Meridian Ave., Dade City.

An e-mail from Development Director Cindy Jolly to Pasco County Commissioner Pat Mulieri said Jolly had received an e-mail earlier in the week from people involved with the construction of the clubhouse. Jolly's e-mail said "they most likely had the documentation that showed the disputed inspection did in fact occur."

The president of Paradise Pines’ condominium association board, John Greiffendorf, another board member and six or seven Paradise Pines RV Park residents were surprised when they attended Wednesday’s meeting in New Port Richey only to learn the hearing was being continued to September.

Joseph T. Lettelleir, president of Paradise Lakes Inc, had received a notice saying he was required to attend Wednesday’s meeting, but he was not present.

Also, the contractor on the clubhouse, Roger Broderick of Seminole, Fla., was told he was required to attend Wednesday’s meeting. He was not present.

The only explanation given during the meeting for the matter being continued was that other people needed to be present when the hearing was held on the complaint.

Pasco County Building Official Timothy J. Moore did not immediately return a message left for him on Thursday, Aug. 21.

Lettelleir sold Paradise Lakes Resort, or PLR, to John Forier in July 2007. Lettelleir retained ownership of the clubhouse located at Paradise Pines RV Park under Paradise Lakes Inc, or PLI.

Residents of Paradise Pines RV Park own their lots on a fee simple basis.

Lettelleir did not immediately return a telephone call Thursday, Aug. 21, requesting comments about the clubhouse matter.

A telephone number could not be found for Broderick.

Copies of Administrative Complaints filed by Pasco County against Lettelleir and Broderick made the following allegations regarding the clubhouse project:

--Failure to supply a certification of the elevation of the lowest floor or flood-proofed elevation, as built.

--Violation of the Land Development Code and Pasco County Code in regards to failure to supply the required elevation certification, in relation to mean sea level.

--Failure to submit a certification from a professional engineer or architect certifying certain standards of the Land Development Code had been met.

--Occupation of a building without a certificate of occupancy in violation of the Florida Building Code.

--Failure to obtain a final site inspection.

Pasco County has ordered Paradise Pines RV Park residents to cease work on sheds and other improvements they have been attempting to make, Greiffendorf said. Also, Greiffendorf said, the only part of the clubhouse to which residents have access is the laundry room and the restroom facilities.

In 2007, Lettelleir offered to sell the clubhouse to Paradise Pines RV Park for $175,000 without a certificate of occupancy, Greiffendorf said. The price was considered to be excessive, he added. It is difficult to arrive at a value for the building, said Greiffendorf, who added he is a builder. This is because the clubhouse is unique and there are few structures to compare it to in the area.

PANDA leaders at Benedetto’s

PANDAbare.org officers pose with Commissioner Mulieri at the organization’s first big benefit. From left, PANDA Treasurer Doug S., Pasco Naturally Publisher and PANDA Textile Advisory Board Chair Mark Mathes, Pasco Naturally Editor and PANDA Secretary Marcia Stone, Pasco County Commissioner Pat Mulieri, PANDA Vice President April Genter and PANDA President Paul Brenot. Photos by Community News Chief Photographer Keith Carson.

April hugs Mikey Mikey Bolton get a hug from April Genter at Benedetto's Aug. 11.

Gigi at the microphone Gigi makes an announcement during the FUN-draiser.

Well-known Jim Cummins, Pasco Naturally astrologer, kept the party atmosphere entertaining with his wonderful vocals and contemporary and old favorites at the keyboard.

Judi and Roy of Lake Como enjoyed the evening.

Jan, Marc, Donna and Roger, like many others enjoying themselves at Benedetto's, were all smiles.

Benefits the world famous Butt Hutt expansion

By Dan L.
Special to Pasco Naturally

Kids of all ages will delight in the carnival to be held at Lake Como Family Nudist Resort on Saturday, Aug. 30, beginning at 11 a.m. surrounding the swimming pool, Bare Buns Café and on the new lawn in front of the world famous Butt Hutt.

There will be both booth and activity games including swimming pool and lawn games, a dunk tank, moon walk, horse rides, horse bingo, food booths, a clown, cotton candy, body painting and much more.

Specials grounds fees are offered for the entire Labor Day holiday weekend.

From 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 1, Lake Como Standard and Nude Nightlife members will enjoy all amenities with no daily grounds fees. All other affiliates and first-timers will enjoy half-price grounds fees.

The Saturday, Aug. 30, carnival is free grounds fees to all Caliente, Cypress Cove, Gulf Coast, Paradise Lakes and AANR full members. Just show your membership cards to participate in this great deal!

Join in this family-friendly event and bring some cash for food and games.

By Hilda Holt
Special to Pasco Naturally

Join The Hopeful Hikers Saturday, Aug. 23, at a live auction to benefit breast cancer. The Hopeful Hikers are a team who are walking the 60-mile, 3-day walk with proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen for a Cure and the National Philanthropic Breast Cancer Fund.

Many businesses and individuals have been very generous and donated many items to support our effort.

Bid on a balcony cabin on Bare Necessities February Homecoming Cruise, a vacation at Caliente Caribe and St. Martin, golf for four at the Tampa Tournament Players Club and other golf courses, a custom designed stained glass window, gift certificates from dentists, a plastic surgeon, spas, restaurants and other local businesses, art from local artists, a basket of beer and wine collectables, items that every female will want as well as many other must- have items.

Join the group in the nightclub at Caliente, between 5 and 5:30 p.m. to view the items. The live auction will start at 5:30 p.m. Payment will be accepted in cash, house account, credit card or personal check backed by your driver’s license.

If you are not a member of Caliente, e-mail Hilda Holt to arrange entrance at jhhh1@tampabay.rr.com.

Former ASA member and still a nudist despite funny predicament

By Roy B., Arroyo Grande, CA
Special to Pasco Naturally

My wife and I live on the California Central Coast in a non-nudist, senior resident-owned mobile home park.

I have created two secluded areas on our lot; a larger one in the back where we sunbathe and have a solar shower and grow vegetables in boxes and one between a side porch at our front door and the back porch that wraps around the side and half the back of our home. The gap between the front and back porches is about 30 feet and is planted with high bushes along the property line. Directly behind the front porch is a large fern pine, which has gobs of long narrow leaves that drop year-round and low branches.

I was installing a hose faucet in the PVC irrigation line, while in the nude, naturally. I had cut the water line, prepared the T fitting and pipe ends with the blue glue and was sliding the second end of the T into the cut end of the water line. That’s when I lost my balance. I grabbed a low tree branch, but it was too low to help me lift myself up. It made for a gentle fall onto the leaf covered concrete slab with exposed rock surface.

How could I get back up?

My hard-of-hearing wife was in her room at the front of the home, TV on loud and probably taking a nap in her recliner. Nevertheless, I shouted to her for about 10 minutes. No response.

So, I slid 15 feet on my bare butt to the porch steps and tried to lift myself one step at a time up the stairs, as I had done several times when I fell in the other secluded area. My arms were too weak.

Reclining there naked, legs straight out, one arm on the bottom step, I pondered my amusing predicament.

This is not a nudist or clothing-optional park. So, I faced the fact: I would have to shout for help from neighbors or people walking on the street. Between shouts of "help, I have fallen" and shouts to my wife, I lay there for another 15 minutes. Here I was with bruised posterior, before a woman answered "I hear you. Where are you?" She turned out to be a new neighbor catty-corner across the street.

I told her where I was and she said she and her husband would help me get up.

I pointed out I was a nudist and was naked. She replied, "Okay, then, my husband will come by himself."

At the exact moment the new neighbor came around the back way onto the back porch, my wife came out the patio door onto the porch and together they got me up the porch steps and sat me on a chair inside. Thankfully, he's a tall well-built younger guy.

The neighbor, while asking if I was okay, grabbed a towel hanging on a chair nearby and placed it over my lap. He was apparently embarrassed that he and my wife next to him were both standing there looking at a naked man.

This happened two days ago. Except for a few scratches on my butt that are about healed, I am fine and still laughing about this new experience.

This was not at all a bad experience, except for not being able to get up. I found it pleasant, quiet and relaxing lying on those dry leaves among all the greenery with blue Lilies of the Nile nearby and the sun shining over my shoulder.

Editor:

I am responding to Michael Kush and his two letters to the editor stating that articles where the author refuses to publish their full name should be given less weight than articles where the author gives an open presentation and no anonymity.

Yes, it is unfortunate that we still live in a society where nudism is not accepted by the majority. Many nudists have families, grandparents, parents, children and grandchildren who are totally unaware of their relative's nudist choices.

They also may have employers, employees, business associates and other associates where knowledge of the nudist affiliation could cause harm to both their income and business reputation.

To the outside world, that is so unfamiliar with nudism, the notification that someone in their circle is a nudist may bring nervous laughter, crude jokes and general embarrassment. That’s because the outside world does not understand nudism at all.

And now with this blatant uncovering (no pun intended) of swingers in our midst, they understand nudism even less.

It has always been up to the individual to decide whether they wish to reveal their nudist affiliation. And that choice has been honored by the nudist communities where they enjoy a clothes-free life.

To demand that people tell the world that they are nudists, when it might possibly damage their personal and business relationships is to be completely insensitive to the reality of our nudist lifestyle, which is still not understood nor accepted by the majority of people.

Many of the nudists who are not at liberty to divulge their identity still may have very important ideas to contribute to our nudist world. It would be unfair to exempt them from publication because of personal and necessary choices.

Angela B.
Paradise Lakes

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