Come join us at the Butt Hutt Monday and Tuesday May 5th & 6th for Cinco the Mayo from 4 to 7 pm. Enjoy $4.00 Margaritas, beer specials and $2.00 tacos! Bring a dish to share if you like, it is always appreciated.
Entertainment This Week
Soulyard Saturday May 10 on the Butt Hutt deck 7-10 pm
The Unwinding Sunday May 11 poolside
[Poolside music is subject to cancelation due to forecast inclement weather]
Mother’s Day Sunday May 11th in the Bare Buns Cafe: Eggs Benedict Breakfast Special $11.95 with free Mimosa or Bloody Mary for each lady. See all this week’s Cafe Specials.
Pasco County has issued an EMERGENCY BURN BAN prohibiing open fires such as campfires, until further notice. Please see Pasco County announcement for details.
The Naked Arts & Music Burn Festival began in 2019, with 85 registered guests (not counting Como residents or resort members participating). After a two-year Covid interlude, the event returned in 2022 with 177 guests. The guest counts for 2023 and 2024 were 164 and 186.
This year, we hit a record 247 guest registrations; of those, 68 persons had never before been to Lake Como; 185 were Florida residents, while 62 were from 15 other states. Congratulations to the Burn organizers and volunteers for another great event! Photos to follow later…
Monday May 12th • 6-8 pm • Butt Hutt Deck • Lake Como community potluck • Salad Bar Edition
Sign up sheet in office
We’ve got the plates, utensils, lettuce and a few dressings covered. The rest is up to Y’all. Bring your favorite mix ins, or anything else that pairs with a big plate of greens.
Feeling lucky?? Enter our 50/50 raffle to support Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Forgot to bring something to share just toss in 5-10 bucks in the donation jar.
We are pleased to announce the return of Walk Away the Pounds – Back to Basics led by Jayson & Karyn, featuring videos by Leslie Sansone. This activity will resume on Tuesday May 13th and will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday starting at 8:30 am in the recreation hall.
Women in Nude Recreation (WINR) meets Wednesday May 21st at noon in the Lake Como recreation hall. Please RSVP to Sogr8ful@outlook.com by May 19.
WINR supports the Sunrise Women’s Shelter. This month, the shelter is in desperate need of adult and children’s over the counter allergy medicine. Also, don’t forget to bring those outgrown or outdated clothes and any other items for their Thrift Store.
Summer Savings Deal on Lodging & RV Sites ♦ May 23 through August 31
Sail into the Summer with sunshine, good vibes, and a special offer
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Enjoy the Memorial Day weekend with your friends at Lake Como
We’re starting our 50% Summer Savings Deal on lodging and RV sites a week early on Friday May 23rd to extend the saving to you for the holiday! Enjoy our great Memorial Weekend entertainment: Saturday night Nunes at Night Band – poolside Sunday: Night Bliss – poolside Monday: Carolyn Street SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN SAVE
ComOlympics Organizers Needed: After organizing and hosting ComOlympics for 15 years, Dee is retiring from from the event. We’re looking for one or more people who would be willing to spearhead the event this year. This involves selecting a dozen or so fun games and keeping score. Please contact Michael in the office if interested, or email michaelk@lakecomonaturally.com.
working to establish legal clothing-optional beaches in the Tampa Bay area
TBFB will have a meeting in the Lake Como recreation hall on Saturday May 31st, starting at 11:00 am. There will be a 50/50 raffle and another raffle for the choice of a flag, towel or hat. Pizza will follow the meeting. Please bring non perishable food or hygiene products so we can help the care community in St. Pete. If anyone would like to drop off donations prior, they can leave them with Jack and Maryanne at 1705 Dorothy Blvd in Lake Como.
Please RSVP for the meeting at www.TampaBayFreeBeaches.org prior to midnight on May 28, 2025
SOUND BATH Saturday June 14th at 2:00 pm: a full-body listening experience using gentle yet powerful and restorative sounds for relaxation and rejuvenation, No charge to Como residents, members & registered guests Registration deadline 6/11 with 20 person attendence cap – Reservation required. More info & registration
Christian non-denominational Garden of Eden Church Sunday May 11th: free breakfast in rec hall: 9 am. Church service at 10 am, topic: “Show & Tell”. Discipleship meeting at 11:30 after church.
Prayer meeting Monday 7 pm. gardenofedenchurch.org
Registration is now open for the 12th annual Garden of Eden Church CHRISTIAN NATURIST FESTIVAL at Lake Como October 10-12, 2025. Information & registration
Dog Free to Good Home
Due to her medical condition, one of our Lake Como residents can no longer care for her dog, and needs to adopt her out.
Zoey is a 7 year old 75 pound Rhodesian Ridgeback. Please contact Donna by text or voice at 813-454-7024 if you want to adopt or have any questions.
BARE BUNS CAFE SERVICE CHANGE: We will be changing over to Counter Service only in the Bare Buns Restaurant for lunch Wed-Fri starting May 1, 2025. Table service will be available for Dinner Wed-Fri and all weekend.
To use counter service, place your order at the counter. You will be given a restaurant pager to let you know when your food is ready – proceed to the counter to pick up your food. You may eat at a table in the restaurant, on the porch or pool deck, or have them prepare for order for take-out.
REGULARLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
For listing of regularly scheduled sport, fitness, game & other activities, go to ACTIVITIES PAGE
Free petanque lessons have been suspended for the season until Fall 2025
Over for season: Tuesday Line Dancing Class in the Butt Hutt • Monday Bingo (returns October)
Free Pickleball Novice Clinic – Tuesday evenings 5:00 pm
The goal of this clinic is to introduce basic movement and skills necessary to improve your pickleball experience.
If you are interested in attending, call John at 813-943-1532. Clinic will only be held if there are participants scheduled!
The Golden Girls Como Lot 403 – 1 Bedroom For Rent – Available May 1st. $675 includes all utilities. Partially Furnished. Open to lease length. Note: This is a 3 BR home. Call or Text Richard 612-749-7490
I’m excited to share that the beach deck is now complete! We’ve placed our new (to us) patio furniture on the deck and throughout the beach area for everyone to enjoy. In addition to the deck, we’ll be making other updates to breathe new life into the beach and create a more inviting, energized amenity here at lake Como.
This is where I need your cooperation. The boat storage area has become overcrowded and difficult to maintain. Please take a moment to review the current Rules & Regulations for Boats:
4.11 Boats. Boats, including motorized boats, sailboats, canoes, and kayaks, must be owned by a resident and registered at the Office. Residents with lots/units on the lake may dock their boats adjacent to their property. Other residents may store their non-trailered boats at the beach and in the storage areas. Boats may be stored at the beach while the owner is currently in residence and is using the boat, which must display the resident’s lot/unit number. Boats stored at the beach without a lot/unit number or not used will be considered abandoned after six months and disposed of by the Resort. Although boats used exclusively in private lakes and ponds are not required to have State registration, the Resort requires that any vessel on the lake after dark have functioning nightlights. Federal and State safety requirements must be observed. No jet skis or similar watercraft are permitted on any lake in the Resort. The speed limit for a motorized boat is 15 mph. Skiing on the lake is prohibited except for special events. Boats may be washed either at the resident’s lot/unit or at the area adjacent to the master pumping station.
Here are photos of the areas from which boats will be removed if they do not comply with these rules. Non-compliant boats will be taken to maintenance in early May and disposed of by the end of May if not claimed. Once the area is cleared, we will clearly mark designated boat storage zones at the beach if not in the water.
Additional improvements are also planned, including (but not limited to): installation of a children’s playset, new chairs around the firepit, and general upgrades to the surrounding areas such as the horseshoe courts. Please remember that the lounge chairs stored under the pavilion are intended for use on the beach only and should not be removed from that area.
These updates are meant to enhance everyone’s experience—not just of the beach itself, but of the beautiful lake views as well. We kindly ask that you do your part in keeping our beach looking nice as we continue to improve it by cleaning up after yourself and returning items to their proper place after use.
If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please contact me via email or stop in the office next week. I appreciate your assistance with my request!
Debbie Poland,
General Manager
The Lake Como Yacht Club invites all boat owners to a grand regatta every Sunday at 2 pm, weather permitting. Passage for land-lubbers may be available from some boat captains at the floating dock.
Join the Fun in the New Year: Share Your Ideas & Volunteer!
We’re excited to shake things up with fresh activities and events for 2025—and we need your creativity and enthusiasm to make it happen! Do you have an idea for a fun activity or event and are interested in hosting it? We’ll provide a budget to help you bring your idea to life! Have great ideas but not looking to host? No problem! Share your thoughts with us, and we’ll see how they may be implemented. Here are a few ideas that have already been shared – some of these were already done in the past, and might be brought back again. Let us know if you’d like to host any of these, or bring your own ideas to the table!
Paint and Sip • Poker Run • Scavenger Hunt • Pig Roast / Luau • Casino night • Glow Golf • Murder Mystery night • Pool Games, like pool bingo, music trivia, duck races • Hot dog / corn roast • Theme Party on the lawn (like Parrothead, slumber party, prom night, Kentucky Derby day, Trivia night) • Full moon hike • Fire drum circle • Cardboard boat regatta on the lake • Crawfish boil • Escape room • Pub crawl Potluck dinners • Wheel of the Year seasonal festivals • TV games (Jeopardy, etc.)
Please contact Michael at michaelk@lakecomonaturally.com with your suggestions and comments.
We can’t wait to see what we can create together!