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Pool & Playground Open Again!
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Enjoy!
The New Playground
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Welcome to the new Lake Sawyer South playground.
It has been a long and frustrating process for everyone involved and with the community at large. Putting all of that aside, the Board is so happy with the results of the efforts of our project manager, who oversaw the process and made sure the result is a safe and beautiful addition to the community.
My hope is that we work together to keep it as such.
- There is to be no chalk, paint, or any marking items in the playground. All of those items need to stay at home.
- Please pick up after yourselves.
- if you see a problem or have a concern about the equipment, please contact Tiffany Castille, our property manager, right away.
One change that you will find is the lock on the door. You will need your key card to access the playground just like you do the pool. Then there is a pull up lever that had me stumped on how to open. There is a little red button at the very top; push it in and pull up on the handle of the lever; and pull the door open towards you. Unlike most pull up levers it does not release the door and it swings open. It releases the lock, but you still have to pull the door open. A bit confusing the first time, but everyone will get the hang of it.
Thank you for your patience and again, welcome to the new playground!!!!
And New Pool Furniture has arrived!
Thanks to the efforts of our Board of Directors, we have replaced the furniture at the Pool. As a homeowner and resident in the neighborhood, it is your responsibility to help keep all our assets in good condition. So, please, keep your kids from standing or jumping on the furniture, so we don’t have to replace it for a long time.
Photo Contest Winner!
The Lake Sawyer South Community Homeowner Association is happy to announce that Daya Zoldan is our Photo Contest winner. You can see their photo at the top, header photo on this page. This beautiful sunset shot, showcasing our lake, fountain and clubhouse is great! And it met all the requirements of the photo contest, fitting proportionally in the various dimension required for this website.
Congrats to Daya. They’ll be receiving the $25 Publix Gift Card from our HOA President soon.
Thanks to those who entered the contest, but didn’t win.
If you want to see those pictures, you can go to our Photo Gallery Page. You’ll also see some of them scattered around the website in “sub-pages”.
If you missed out on the Photo Contest, but would like to submit your favorite Lake Sawyer South photograph, you may submit up to 3. Just attach them to an email to webmaster@lakesawyersouth.com. Photos should .jpg,, .gif, .png, or .heic and not be of people (or children) or specific houses. We love to see any of the wild animals who roam around our neighborhoods. Or anything that showcases our communities. They should be LARGE, at least 1000 px wide, and fit in a horizontal dimension, but crop-able to a square format. Those have a better chance to be used on our website.
Sports Courts NOW OPEN!
We are pleased to announce that all maintenance on the courts has been completed.
Sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.
Now Enjoy!
Exciting News:
ARB has taken the applications On Line!
Exciting News:Everyone is working hard to develop an online system for ARB application submissions.
This will make the process easier to submit and easier to review.
If you have to submit an application – please check out the online applications available.
The board encourages the use of the online application over the paper form.
If you don’t see your specific project offered – please use the paper application and
provide as much information as you can for consideration.
School has started
Fall is Here Already.
It seemed like we were just talking about spring and now we are discussing fall. Time flies unless you are waiting to play on the playground and then time was very slow. But that has changed and the playground is open and I think that we have a wonderful new place for the residents of Lake Sawyer South to play. Maintenance is key in the life of the equipment and I hope that those who use it always remember it is a community asset and not a personal canvas for artwork – in other words please no chalk, no paint, no scraping of the equipment.
Help Maintain our Putting Green.
Here is something else to talk to your kids about – the putting green is not a soccer field. Now, I know many of you will think to yourself “but no one uses it as a putting green” and it is not used as a putting green very often, and the board of directors are looking at options for this space, but it cannot be a soccer field. What I did not realize, until the process of installing a new playground, is the importance of maintaining the structure and integrity of the fence surrounding it. When it was time to install the black bumpers back around the area, the project manager noticed that the aluminum fence had been damaged due to, what they believe, was the kicking of a ball into it. We must maintain our fence so that it is not bent inward or to have any changes in the spacing of the pickets
It’s Hurricane Season Again.
The Atlantic hurricane season is also upon us with the first named tropical storm Erin on its way from the shores of Africa. Now it is projected to miss Florida but it is a good reminder that preparation is needed for possibility of a system coming through central Florida. I usually think about having batteries, flashlights, water, and other essentials in my home for such an occurrence, but there are other items that you need to look at…
- Have your trees been trimmed of all dead branches?
- Are your gutters cleaned out?
- If you have a storm drain on the easement on your property, is it clear of any debris? Remember, storm drains are not to be used for any landscaping waste removal from your yard.
- The curb that runs in front of your home were installed for heavy rain flow to get to the storm drain, is your curb free of plant material? Simple weeds in the curb can can back up water flow.
- Do you have a plan of action for evacuation?
- Don’t forget the pet supplies.
- Keep up to date on hurricane forecasts and warnings.
Watch Out for School Children.
It is a busy time of year especially with school age children as they adjust to a new schedule. As we drive to and from our homes, it is important to be aware of the changes in the traffic flow and for pedestrians, especially children riding their scooters, bikes, or even walking, back and forth from school. It seems that they are popping out of nowhere sometimes. Everyone is on the move so we all need to be a little more patient and observant.
Thanks to the Volunteers.
I want to send out a thank you to those residents who help me see irrigation leaks, clean up issues, and are willing to get out their garbage sticks to clean up common areas. I have noticed the ponds have less trash along their banks thanks to the help of these community members who take the time to clean up. With the way the Tuesday trash is picked up, any little wind can take the trash out of the can and send it in the air upon pick up. I try to walk the community at least once per week but the extra set of eyes has been so helpful in spotting concerns before they become issues. Thank you for your help. Lake Sawyer South is a wonderful community to be a part of. I am proud to call it home.
Ready for Halloween?
Now, the real question is who has started planning their Halloween decorations for the Halloween Decorating Contest? I can’t wait to walk my grandkids around to see this year’s homes. More information on the contest will be coming.
Shannon Boe
LSS Board President
Your Leaves are NOT Our Leaves
It has come to our attention that many homeowners and/or landscaping vendors are blowing leaves from their yard either into the street or into HOA Common Area for the community landscapers to pick up. Please pick up your own leaves each week and if you hire a landscaping team make sure that debris is being picked up (NOT blown down the storm drain) and removed from the home. Landscape debris is NOT to be put on the curb until Tuesday evening for Wednesday morning pick up. Be courteous to those around you.
New Lake Sawyer South Community Paint Schemes
The ARB is excited to provide new paint schemes starting in 2025. These schemes might be similar to what you see within the community now, because they are keeping with the Horizon West Design Plan that was initiated in 1993 in its Master Plan. What we have tried to accomplish is giving homeowners a few more options for each scheme.
How does it work? First ,you choose the body color from the 44 available. Then if your home requires a secondary body color, it is listed. Then you pick one of two trim colors. In some cases they are close in color and other cases they are very different. Then we have updated accent colors from which you get to choose one.
We are finalizing the new online application for painting that will be a great help in walking you through the process of choosing.
What if you like your color? You can repaint your home the same color with ARB approval. It will also be an option on the new online application.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE NEW LAKE SAWYER SOUTH COMMUNITY PAINT SCHEMES.
Updating Your House Numbers or Garage Lights?
Our lit house numbers are all consistent, and we prefer they stay that way. That makes it easier for anyone looking for your house. And you might have to change the light bulb when it burns out. Go ahead, that’s fine.
But if you want to change the numbers or the fixture they sit in or your garage lights, that requires ARB approval.
That includes if you add additional or solar-powered light fixtures.
You must fill in the ARB APPLICATION and submit it for approval.
It must be received no later than 5 days prior to the next scheduled ARB meeting.
Don’t Feed the Gators!
Our friend, “Smiley”, has been spotted from time to time on the shores of Lake Brofield Ave. Loop. Be sure to leave him alone and keep your distance. He doesn’t need your food. He finds his meals in the lake perfectly well.
Alligators have inhabited Florida’s marshes, swamps, rivers and lakes for many centuries, and are found in all 67 counties. In recent years, Florida has experienced tremendous human population growth. Many residents seek waterfront homes, and increasingly participate in water-related activities. This can result in more frequent alligator-human interactions, and a greater potential for conflict.
Remember, never feed an alligator and keep your distance if you see one. And keep pets on a leash and away from the water. Smiley’s relatives were here long before any of us were.
Lake Sawyer South Neighborhood Guidelines:
“Do’s and Don’ts”
In order to maintain the home values and cordial atmosphere in our neighborhoods,
we hope everyone will respect these simple “Do’s”, so we can all enjoy a safe and comfortable environment.
• Do be respectful to other Dog owners and only take Waste bags you need right now.
• Do be respectful to your neighbors by picking up after your dog.
• Do bring your garbage and recycling cans into your garage as soon as possible, after they have been emptied.
• Do use our new Putting Green with respect, and only use for Putting, not Soccer and not chairs.
• Do pick up your leaves and put them out on Yard Waste Day (Wednesday), so they don’t get into our storm drains.
• Do park your car in your driveway, and not across the sidewalk.
• Do trim the branches of your trees over the sidewalk and over the street,
so your neighbor walkers and delivery trucks
(and Post Office trucks) aren’t bumped by the low branches.
• Do ask your landscapers to take away any landscaping debris.
Yard Waste should only be visible on Tuesday evenings for pick up on Wednesday morning.
• Do keep your easements (between the sidewalk and street) neat and edged properly.
• Do provide Association with a current mailing address, if you are renting your property.
NO DON’TS!
Sorry, one DON’T:
• DON’T dump your yard waste into conservation areas. It’s against the law, and violators will be prosecuted.
If you see someone dumping anything into the conservation areas please report it immediately
to Tiffany at Leland Management.
What’s Horizon West?
Yes, if you live in Lake Sawyer South, you’re part of it!
Horizon West is a new community located in southwest Orange County designed using the principles of Garden Cities and New Urbanism to create self-sustaining, mixed-use villages. As the community continues to grow over the next few decades, this foundation ensures that new development will contribute to a sense of place, environmental preservation, excellent architectural design, quality bicycle and pedestrian facilities and vibrant community gathering places.
Horizon West includes nearly 23,000 acres of former citrus groves until the devastating freezes of the 1980s, which created the impetus to institute appropriate master planning for the area’s urbanization over time.
Waste Collection Tips
• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
can injure waste workers and contaminate the environment.
• Check out the virtual celebration of over 30 years of recycling in Orange County,
and see what happens to your waste by watching the “Landfill Video Tour (in English and Spanish) :
www.ocfl.net/OCRecyclesDay.
TRUE OR FALSE:
• Plastic bags can go in the recycling cart. –
FALSE:
Plastic bags and wraps should never go in the recycling cart. Visit BagandFilmRecycling.org to find a drop-off location near you.
For us, Publix would be the closest spot.
• Containers must be washed before recycling –
FALSE:
A quick rinse or wipe is sufficient for bottles and containers to deter bugs.
Too much food or liquid can contaminate other recyclables like paper, Recyclables should be empty and dry before placing in the cart.
• It doesn’t matter what goes into the cart; it will all be sorted eventually –
FALSE:
Too many unacceptable items can make the recycling load too contaminated for processing.
For example, “stringy things” like hoses and wires get tangled in the sorting equipment and shut down operations for hours, even days.
• If an item has the chasing arrow triangle symbol, it can be recycled. –
FALSE:
The symbol indicates the type or plastic resin used to make the item and not what goes in the blue lid cart.
Remember to “Think 5” and only place these items in the recycling cart:
(1) plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs #1 – #5, (2) metal cans, (3) glass bottles and jars, (4) cardboard, and (5) paper.
Important Numbers to Know!
311
Call or use the App for code enforcement, violations/ordinances –
to report concerns that a deputy is not needed to attend to.
407-836-HELP (4357)
Goes straight to a deputy for assistance, but is not an emergency situation.
911
Call for emergency help.
Header Photo: Daya Zoldan
Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay
Image by Mahamadou Oumarou from Pixabay