Barefoot Bulletin October 2023 | Page 24

She points out that the recent opening of the Latitude Town Square has generated even more camaraderie among residents . Now they can easily join friends to have a drink and watch the sunset at the Overlook Bar & Grill , have a game of ping pong or relax at the Paradise Pool . “ I ’ ll see friends at the pool and we kind of paddle over to each other on our floats and float around . Also , to be able to go and have a meal with a friend has been really good for me ,” she adds .

Tami enjoys helping friends decorate their homes and entertaining at home . She says her new Breeze Bay home ’ s large living area and large kitchen island make it perfect for having friends over . She also enjoys bridge and gives lessons on the game . “ My mother has played bridge for probably 65 years so I ’ m continuing that tradition ,” she says .

Another activity high on her list is tooling around in her golf cart with Sophia , her 10-year-old “ Bagel ” ( Beagle / Basset Hound mix ). “ Sophia and I love our long golf cart rides ,” she says . “ We go to Barkaritaville every day and sometimes twice a day and Sophia knows the path . If I go in the opposite direction , her ears sag ,” she laughs . “ Upon arrival at Barkaritaville , she makes it clear that she is queen of the dog park ! She greets everyone and loves playing with her buddy Meatball .”

Tammy says that knowing their mother is surrounded by fun and friends who care about her makes her children happy as well . “ I feel like I ’ m living my best life because of friendships , involvement in the community , peace of mind , having fun and enjoying life to the fullest . I honestly think if I live just one more day or 30 more years , I will have lived it the best way I know .”

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