Tunnell Vision - March 2025

It has come to our attention that some residents may not be picking up after their pets at the dog parks. Though it is hard to imagine anyone would be inconsiderate and break the rules of the Pot-Nets Uniform Community Guidelines by not picking up their dog's waste when they leave the park, we wanted to address this situation.

Here are some things to remember when you think about leaving your dog's waste behind for someone else to clean up...

Dog poop is not natural. It is rational to think that poop is natural because we often see wildlife droppings outside. Wild animals eat nutrients from their existing ecosystem, so they are simply returning what is already there. Dogs, on the other hand, eat pet foods specifically designed to ensure a healthy diet. These pet foods can cause their poop to contain excessive amounts of bacteria and nitrates that can upset the delicate balance of an existing outdoor ecosystem. 

Dog poop does not decompose. Dog waste will not fully break down on its own. It is logical to think that dog waste is compostable, but before dog feces fully decomposes, it will get washed over by rainwater, causing it to get into land and water systems where it releases harmful nutrients that cause excessive growth of algae in lakes, streams and rivers. This type of pollution negatively impacts wildlife and humans. 

Dog poop contains disease causing bacteria and parasites. Dog waste contains bacteria and parasites that can contaminate water and soil and also be harmful to humans. Even if your dog does not show symptoms of being sick, their waste can carry diseases that are harmful to other animals and humans. Salmonella, E.coli and roundworms are a few of the diseases that can be found in dog poop. 

It’s your doody to pick up after your dog. Let’s face it, picking up after your dog is not only common courtesy, but it is your responsibility. When you plan to be out and about with your dog, be prepared to clean up after them. Bring a bag with you. While you can reuse plastic grocery bags, a more environmentally friendly option is a biodegradable bag made specifically for the job and available at many pet retailers. Also, avoid letting your dog poop within 200 feet of a body of water and do not throw dog poop into a storm drain. 

Picking up your dog’s poop may not be your favorite chore, but it’s an important one that helps keep our parks and outdoor spaces, along with our community and pets safe.

• LAKESIDE BINGO 3/12
  • 4:30PM - 9:30PM
  • Lakeside Community Center

• BHOA CROCKPOT COOKOFF 3/23
  • Cooks start at 11AM
  • Tasters start at 11:30AM
  • Lakeside Community Center

• LAKESIDE WEDNESDAY EVENING SOCIAL 4/2
  • 6:30PM - 8:30PM
  • Lakeside Community Center

• LAKESIDE COFFEE WITH NEIGHBORS 4/5
  • 9AM - 11AM
  • Lakeside Community Center

• LAKESIDE BINGO 4/9
• 4:30PM - 9PM
• Lakeside Community Center

• LAKESIDE CRAFT FAIR 4/11 & 4/12
• 8AM - 2PM
• Lakeside Community Center

Our local Coast Guard Auxiliary is gearing up for another National Boating Safety Week, running from Saturday, May 17th till Friday, May 23rd.

Interested in joining in on the fun? Here are some local activities to participate in during National Boating Safety Week:

• Saturday 3/17/25
  • USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 12-09 Indian River Vessel Examiner's will be set up in the parking lot at the corner to the entrance of Paradise Grill and the Beach in Bayside. Several guest boat slips are available at this location for those who would like to boat up to our location to get the free Vessel Safety Check. Also, boaters can bring their trailered boats for inspection as well simply by pulling into the parking lot.
  • Delaware Boating Safety Course at Lakeside Community Center (all day starting at 8am.) Click the button below to sign up.
• Sunday 3/18/25
  • A free Vessel Safety Check event will be held at Pot-Nets Seaside in the parking lot next to Seaside Bar & Grill. Simply drive the boat to the lot to have it inspected.

All Pot-Nets Communities' boaters, PWC (jet skis), kayaks, and paddle boards are welcome to both events.

Some of the benefits of working for Tunnell Companies include:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation (after 90+ days)
• Medical Insurance Plan (after 90+ days)
• Dental & Vision Insurance (after 90+ days)
• Life & Disability Insurance (after 90+ days)
• 50% Boat Slip Discount (after 6 months)
• 50% Golf Discounts (after 6 months)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan w/ Match (after 1 year+)
• $3,900 Lot Rent Reduction (after 1 year+)
• plus more!

Note: Reduced benefits are available for part-time staff members.

When you are thinking about buying or selling, you have a lot of decisions to make. The easiest decision in that process is choosing Pot-Nets Homes. Our Agents KNOW Pot-Nets. They live here, they work here, and they're ready to help you buy or sell here. You can trust that your Pot-Nets Agent is here to take care of you and get the deal done. Contact us TODAY to learn more about the benefits of working with Pot-Nets Homes including buyers incentives and exclusive marketing opportunities!

Please take time to consider volunteering your time to help Nancy & Kate and everyone else involved in our Pot-Nets Catnippers Volunteer Group. They need your help more than ever. To show your respect for The Catnippers group, and give a "thank you" to Nancy & Kate for all that they have done, please consider donating some of your time to the group. 

The Catnippers Group needs help with the care & feeding of the cats. Becoming a member of the group will help improve your community while giving yourself the satisfaction of knowing you helped the animals in need.