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Updates from The Board

Please DON’T feed the Wildlife

Residents must never feed a wild animal or bird.

This is especially true of feeding alligators; there is a Florida law against feeding them.
As for the birds, some do have protective laws. If you feed them, they may begin to return to the location.
If you look at the area where you feed them, you will find droppings. These droppings can be very dangerous and can cause serious illness in humans.

It is best to let them find natural food as human food can harm them.

The neighbors have taken the time to put up all the decorations and string the lights.
And the  judges have made their rounds, to see who had the best
decorated Single-Family Home and who had the best decorated Townhome.
CLICK HERE to see the full run-down of the winners and the pictures.

Holiday Decorations at Lake Sawyer South

Here’s some of the other great Holiday Decorations we’ve seen around our neighborhoods.

Click photos to see larger.

The Courts are OPEN!

The key cards you use are the same as you use at the pool. If you need a new one,
submit the form you’ll find HERE.

Remember, this is for our neighborhood residents only.
Please be proud of the new courts, and treat them appropriately. And, if needed, clean up after yourself.

Have fun!

Important Numbers to Know!

President’s Message

Happy New Year from your Board of Directors!

The Lake Sawyer Board of Directors hopes each and every resident of our Lake Sawyer South Community had a wonderful, peaceful and safe Holiday, acknowledging the diversity of our community and diverse ongoing celebrations.  The Community looked wonderful with all the festive decorations, including our entrances done by the Decorations Committee, lead by Patrick Spikes.

As we look into a New Year in 2022 we will be going back to in-person meetings at Family Church on Hwy 535 starting on January 25, 2022. We hope to see many of your there to be become more informed and actively involved in the community. We “all” need your support in the various committees.

We hope the changes we are making to make the newsletter more informative is helpful. We want you to get accurate information from our community sources versus other social media.

Again Happy New Year !

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Camera System Upgrades

So you are aware, the camera system at the pool has been upgraded and extended to the courts to protect the amenities.  As a by-product, Spectrum had to update equipment providing internet to the community, so you may see an increase in service and stability.

Marcus

Townhome Landscaping

The Board wants to remind homeowners/renters in the Townhomes
that there are to be NO personal plantings in the landscape.
Any personal plantings will be removed and discarded
and there will be no compensation paid back to the homeowners for the cost of the plants

Homeowner Landscaping Responsibilities

As a single-family-homeowner,
did you know you are responsible for the plants and trees in the Easement —
the area between the sidewalk and street?

Please be sure to keep the trees (particularly the Magnolias and Oaks)
trimmed appropriately, to be sure the sidewalk and the street  clearance  won’t hit any person or vehicle.

Here are some examples of Easements that need some attention. If they look familiar, please put it on your TO DO list.

The following was recently added to our ARB Guidelines.
Remember, those not complying may receive notice of violation, which could lead to a fine or worse. Now, we DON’T want that, do we?

Landscaping of Easements

Area between sidewalk and curb shall remain sod and may not be replaced with ground cover, mulch, stone, pavers, concrete, etc. No shrubs or hedges may be in this area. Owners of Lots shall be responsible, at the Lot Owner’s expense, for the prompt removal and subsequent replacement of any landscape improvements within easements as may be required for access, installation and maintenance of utilities or other purposes. Plantings are not permitted in easements that will prevent maintenance of utilities or impede drainage. For the Pulte side of the development the magnolia or oak tree planted in this area is not be removed from the street side easement unless to replace a dead tree of the same type. For the Enclave side of the development one tree may be installed in the street side easement and must be a crepe myrtle or other approved tree. Corner Lots will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For the trees described above a mulch ring not to exceed 3′ in diameter may be installed. Flowers may be planted in the mulch ring but may not exceed 12″ in height. No landscape edging or borders may be used in this area.

NOTE: Homeowners are required to maintain all trees and keep landscaping on their property and the easements on the immediate front or side of the home from overgrowing and obstructing the sidewalk or street. Trees and shrubs will be trimmed as to not encroach laterally upon sidewalks or streets. Tree canopies shall be trimmed to a minimum clearance of six (6’) feet above sidewalks and ten (10’) feet above streets.

Amenities Survey Results

See the recap of our July 2020 Amenities Survey.

Attention Homeowners in the Lake Sawyer South Community Association

(Berkshire Park, Berkshire Place, Enclave at Berkshire Park and The Reserve at Berkshire Park).

Please read this revised Covenant Enforcement Resolution and Policy statement from your Board of Directors. It outlines the Notice process and legal steps which will be taken if violations are not remedied.

This policy is in accordance with the Association’s governing documents and Florida statutes.

Amendment Results

Our HOA members have voted and approved a series of revisions to 9 Amendments which may affect you and your home.

PLEASE CLICK HERE to see the updated amendments regarding:

1. Association’s employment of individuals or companies
2. Working Capital
3. Rental Restrictions
4. Walls, Fences, Hedges and Hurricane Panels
5. Approved Builders
6. Basketball Goals and Equipment
7. Trash Containers and Collection
8. Signs
9. Vacancy

Sincerely,
Board of Directors
Lake Sawyer South Community Association

Landlords & Tenants

All owners leasing property need to provide the Association with a mailing address to receive official correspondence.  Owners remain responsible for any covenants or architectural violations and are encouraged to provide copies of relevant documents to tenants.

Read More here.

Header Photo: Contest Winner, Paul LaRosa

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