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Last Minute Summer Camps at Starkey Ranch!

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Let’s Get Registered for Summer Camps at Starkey Ranch!

Summer is right around the corner, and we have not one but two great camps happening right here in the neighborhood! Whether your child is looking to sharpen their athletic skills or enjoy a fun-filled week of activities with friends, there’s something for every kid this summer. Check out the details below and don’t wait — spots fill up fast!

Starkey Ranch Summer Camp Hosted at Cunningham Hall in partnership with BCE Parties and Coach H, this beloved community camp is back for another great summer!

  • 📅 Session dates: June 1–4, June 15–18, and July 20–23
  • ⏰ Monday–Thursday, 8:30 am–12:00 pm
  • Ages 6–12
  • $100/week or $30 per day

To register, email [email protected].

i9 Sports Summer Sports Camp A dynamic, fun-filled sports camp experience at Whitefield Park at Starkey Ranch! Kids will build skills through drills, scrimmages, and games led by experienced instructors — all while developing teamwork, confidence, and a love of sport.

  • 📅 Session dates: June 8–11, June 22–25, and July 6–10
  • ⏰ Monday–Thursday, 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  • Grades K–8th
  • Accepts Step Up for Students scholarships and EMA Marketplace funding

To register, click here or visit i9sports.com. You can also call 813-532-1507 or find them on Facebook at @i9sportsIS97.

We love that our community makes it easy to keep kids active, connected, and having a blast all summer long. See you out there, Starkey Ranch!

Father’s Day Lunch at Starkey Ranch

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Celebrate Father’s Day at Starkey Ranch!

The Starkey Ranch Lifestyle Team would like to invite all fathers and grandfathers to join us for a special Father’s Day Lunch, catered by Vesh Catering!

📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026
🕚 11 am – 1 pm
📍 Cunningham Hall

The menu will feature pulled pork sliders, a baked potato bar, wings, chicken tenders, mac-n-cheese, bourbon meatballs, select beers, and much more.

Cost: Dads and grandpas — free Adults — $15 Children — $10

To reserve your spot, RSVP to [email protected].

We look forward to celebrating the special dads in our community!

Starkey Ranch High Speed Internet

Frontier FIOS – Fastest Fiber Powered Internet!

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Blazing Fast Internet Has Arrived in Your Neighborhood — Powered by Frontier Fiber

If you live in Starkey Ranch, Trinity, Odessa, or Longleaf, you now have access to one of the fastest and most reliable internet services in the entire Tampa Bay area — Frontier Fiber, powered by Verizon.

Forget buffering. Forget lag. Forget fighting over bandwidth when everyone in the house is online at the same time. Frontier’s 100% fiber-optic network delivers pure, symmetrical speed directly to your home, meaning your upload speeds are just as fast as your download speeds. That matters for video calls, remote work, gaming, and streaming — all happening simultaneously without a hiccup.

While cable internet slows down during peak hours when your neighbors are all online, Frontier Fiber holds strong. No data caps. No throttling. No compromises.

Frontier consistently outperforms cable providers across the Tampa market, and now that Frontier is backed by Verizon, you get the reliability and network strength of the nation’s most trusted name in connectivity.

Whether you’re working from home, streaming 4K content, video calling family, or running a smart home full of connected devices, Frontier Fiber is built for the way your household actually lives.

Ready to make the switch? Click below to check availability at your address and sign up at the best available rates:

Blazing Fast Frontier FIOS FIber Internet – Click Here!

May The 4th Be With You at Starkey Ranch

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A long time ago in a galaxy not so far away… the Starkey Ranch Lifestyle Team was planning something epic. 🌟

Join us for May the 4th Be With You — an out-of-this-world celebration featuring official Jedi training and a lightsaber-making activity. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed as your favorite character from a galaxy far, far away!

📅 Monday, May 4, 2026
🕔 5 pm
📍 Cunningham Hall
💰 $2 per person

To register, email [email protected]

Please note that this is not a drop-off program — an adult must remain present with children for the duration of the event.

We’ll see you on the 4th… may it be with you. ✨

Starkey Ranch Community Development District (TSR CDD) Information Session

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Starkey Ranch CDD 101 Seminar

Are you a new resident, curious about how your community operates, or wondering what a Community Development District actually does? This event is for you!

Barry Mazzoni, District and Operations Manager for TSR Community Development District, is hosting a CDD 101 Seminar to walk through the annual responsibilities of the District and share insight into how various processes are managed — from roads and ponds to budgets and amenities.

📅 Tuesday, April 28, 2026
🕡 6:30 pm
📍 Cunningham Hall

With two Board of Supervisors seats up for election this November and the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to get informed — whether you’re brand new to Starkey Ranch or have been here for years.

Reserve your spot by emailing [email protected]

Starkey Strides for Cystic Fibrosis – Come Support Us in Starkey Ranch

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👟💜 Save the Date — 4th Annual Starkey Strides for Cystic Fibrosis! 💜👟

Mark your calendars, Starkey Ranch! Our beloved community walk is BACK, and this year is going to be bigger and better than ever! 🎉

🗓️ Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ 9 am – 12 pm
📍 Cunningham Hall at Starkey Ranch

Lace up your sneakers and join your neighbors as we walk together for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis! 💪 This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community for an incredibly meaningful cause. 🦋

Here’s what’s in store:
🚒 Fire truck
🏰 Bounce house
📸 Photobooth
🛍️ Vendors
🏆 Silent auction
✨ And so much more!

Whether you walk, cheer, or simply show up to show your support — every stride makes a difference. Let’s come together and show what the Starkey Ranch community is made of! 💜

Starkey Ranch CDD Meeting – April 8, 2026

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📣 Starkey Ranch residents — your community needs you!

The Starkey Ranch Community Development District (TSR CDD) Board of Supervisors will hold its next regular meeting this Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Welcome Center, located at 2500 Heart Pine Avenue, Odessa, Florida 33556.

This is your opportunity to stay informed and have your voice heard on the decisions that shape our community! 🌳

Here’s a look at what’s on the agenda:

🌿 Landscaping updates from Sunscape/Juniper
💧 Aquatics update from Premier Lakes, including consideration of a lake maintenance contract renewal
🏛️ Lifestyle & amenity updates from Arch Amenities Group, including a discussion on facility exceptions and the review process
🔧 Discussion and update on the landscaping maintenance area (Pasco County)
💰 Review of unaudited financial statements as of February 28, 2026
📋 Approval of March 11, 2026 regular meeting minutes

Public comment is welcome! Residents may speak on agenda items at the start of the meeting and on non-agenda items at the end — each speaker is allotted 3 minutes.

The next meeting after this one is scheduled for May 13, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

Questions? Contact District Manager Barry Mazzoni at 813-399-0865 or Chuck Adams at 239-464-7114.

We hope to see you there! Your participation matters. 

Starkey Ranch CDD Agenda – April 8, 2026

Drink This, Make That – Mother’s Day 2026 Edition

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🌸✨ MOMS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! ✨🌸

Treat yourself (or the special mom in your life) to a night of crafting, charcuterie, and giveaways! 🍷🧀🎁

Join us for Drink This, Make That — Mother’s Day Edition at Starkey Ranch’s Cunningham Hall!

💎 Here’s what’s in store: 👉 Decorate TWO keepsake trinket dishes with resin, florals, glass charms & more — cured and ready to take home THAT night! 👉 Munch on charcuterie & sweet treats while you create 👉 Enter for giveaways 👉 BYOB your favorite drinks 🥂

📅 April 30, 2026 🕕 6–8 PM 📍 Starkey Ranch – Cunningham Hall

⚠️ Spots are limited — sign up by April 23rd!

🎟️ Grab your ticket at: 🔗 CraftSocialFlorida.com

Whether it’s a girls’ night out, a mama-daughter date, or a solo self-care evening — this is THE Mother’s Day event you don’t want to miss! 💐

Yoga + Starkey Ranch + April – Sounds Like Fun!

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🧘‍♀️ Good Afternoon, Starkey Ranch! Let’s Talk Yoga! 🌿

April is packed with amazing yoga opportunities, and we don’t want you to miss a single one! Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just starting your journey, there’s something for everyone this month. Here’s what’s coming up:

✨ Free Mat Yoga 📅 April 2nd | 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Cunningham Hall Best of all? It’s completely FREE!

🪑 Free Chair Yoga 📅 April 7th | 🕦 11:30 AM 📍 Cunningham Hall Accessible, relaxing, and also FREE!

🌟 Mat Yoga 📅 April 9th & 23rd | 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Cunningham Hall 💵 Just $10 per class

Whether you want to stretch, strengthen, or simply find your zen, these classes are the perfect way to refresh your mind and body this spring! 🌸

👉 Spots are limited, so don’t forget to RSVP! 📧 [email protected]

Come roll out your mat (or pull up a chair!) and join the fun. We can’t wait to breathe and flow with you, Starkey Ranch! 💚🙌

Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt at Starkey Ranch!

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🐣 It’s officially Eggstravaganza season, Starkey Ranch! 🐣

Our annual Egg Hunt is back and hopping to Whitfield Park on Saturday, April 4th from 9:30am to 12:30pm — and it’s going to be egg-ceptional!

Someone snuck into Whitfield Park and left eggs everywhere… and we need your little ones to help track them down! 🥚🌿

Here’s what’s in store: 🐰 Photos with the Easter Bunny 🎵 Live music 🚚 Food trucks 🥚 The egg hunt you’ve been waiting for!

But here’s the thing — reservations are eggstra important this year! Spots go fast, so grab yours before they’re gone. Choose from these egg hunt start times:

🕤 9:30am
🕙 10:15am
🕚 11:00am
🕦 11:45am

To reserve your spot, email [email protected] with your little egg hunters’ names and your preferred time slot.

We’ll see you at the park — don’t be late, or the Easter Bunny might eat all the snacks! 🐰😄