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From The Desk Of The Property Manager

By Jacqueline Coniglio, April’s spring days have sprung, festivals abound, and We are always here to assist. Please don’t hesitate
Director of Property Abacoa does not disappoint! Make sure you mark your April to contact us at (561) 624-7788 or abacoaadmin@
Management, Abacoa POA calendars and don’t miss the month’s Jupiter Beer, Wine & langmanagement.com.
Be careful, as this month Spirits Festival, Macaroni KID Summer Camp Expo and Did you know that
begins with April Fools’ Children’s Festival, Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival, and April is the best month
Day (wink, wink)! the Live Like Jake 5K Run & Walk! of the year to look up
Did you ever wonder how APOA spring activities included the completion of the to the skies and watch
April Fools’ Day started? It trimming and clearing of the oak trees and completed in meteor showers? One
is speculated that the custom March was the annual pressure cleaning of entry feature of which is the Lyrids
of April Fools began in monuments. meteor shower, which
France during the 16th century, after the New Year calendar The etymology behind the word April comes from the verb appears from April 16
was moved from April 1 to Jan. 1. Those who continued to aperire, which means “to open.” It’s commonly believed that to April 26 each year. There’s another one called the Eta
celebrate the April new year were considered fools, and often the word refers to the season of trees and flowers beginning Aquariids meteor shower that can be seen onwards from
the victims of practical jokes. Today we just like to have a to “open” or bloom. May April open many new adventures April 21.
little fun with our friends! and possibilities; much happiness and peace! We hope that your sky is bright and clear!

The 10th Annual Live Like Jake 5K from page 1 Know Your Layers Of Protection!

years-long, public service announcement campaign focused on Five Important Keys To Water Safety
the layers of protection needed to prevent drowning, and has
continuously been there as a resource and support for families 1. Effective Supervision
affected by the No. 1 cause of death in children ages 1 to 4. The most critical line of defense is adult supervision. No
The Live Like Jake 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. with registration level of aquatic skill can replace active supervision. If your
beginning at 6:15 a.m. Awards ceremony to follow will child is ever missing, look in the water first.
include additional awards for the largest school, gym and 2. Pool Fences
overall teams, alongside traditional finishing time categories. Install a permanent four-sided fence with self-locking
The event includes a kids’ zone with children’s activities gates. Ensure that the pool fence is at least 3 to 5 feet from
and music, provided by Supreme Events. One of the most the pool edge.
popular events in the racing community, the fun-filled day 3. Alarms
raises funds to provide scholarships for ISR self-rescue swim Make sure all doors and windows leading to the pool are
lessons and provide children with critical care needs grants locked and alarmed at all times. Also remove/lock pet doors.
for treatments not covered by insurance. 4. Survival Swimming Lessons
Registration for the 10th Annual Live Like Jake 5K is $40 A moment’s inattention does not have to cost a child
®
and includes a high-performance race shirt or hat, swag bag his life. ISR’s Self-Rescue training is an added layer of
and custom finisher medal. Discounts are available for first protection, teaching your child water survival skills in a
responders, military, swim instructors and runners under age completely safe environment.
18. For information about future events, scholarships, or the 5. CPR
foundation, please visit www.livelikejake.org. If an emergency happens, it is essential parents and
About The Live Like Jake Foundation According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and families are prepared. Learn to perform CPR on children and
Committed to honoring the life and joy of Jake Roarke Prevention (CDC), drowning is the No. 1 cause of death adults and remember to update those skills regularly.
Morrison, the foundation’s mission is to raise awareness for for infants and young children between the ages of 1 to 4. To learn more pool, beach, boat, lake and bathtub
drowning prevention through activism efforts by providing Even if your child has had swimming lessons, no child is drowning prevention, download a water safety checklist for
ISR self-rescue swim lesson scholarships to those who cannot drown-proof and there is absolutely no substitute for adult your home at www.livelikejake.com/drowning-prevention.
afford them, and also by providing financial assistance to supervision. If a child is missing always check the water first!
those families who have lost a child or have a child with
critical care needs. Visit livelikejake.org, facebook.com/
livelikejake and @livelikejake3939 on Instagram.
Your participation will help us continue to raise funds
for ISR self-rescue swim lesson scholarships and financially
assist families who have lost a child or have a child with
critical care needs.
Keri Morrison, $
Race Director, $ $ 100 off 250
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April 2 – Pascua Florida Day from page 1
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Fl or i d a wa s
named for the day
on which it was
discovered by
Spanish explorer
Ponce de León, who
called it La Florida
in honor of Pascua
Florida, the Spanish
Feast of the Flowers
at Easter time. While
there are no official records, historians believe that
Ponce de León was born in 1460 in San Tervas de
Campos, Spain.
Ponce de León accompanied Christopher Columbus
on his second voyage to the New World. With two
vessels, 200 men, 50 horses and other domestic animals,
and farm implements, he sailed for Florida. This voyage
was noted as the first known European excursion here,
as well as for being associated with the legend of the
Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine on the east coast.
Upon landing on the west coast, his party was
fiercely attacked by Native Americans, and he was
severely wounded by an arrow. The expedition sailed
immediately for Cuba, where Ponce de León died.