GENERAL NOTICES AND COMMUNITY
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INFORMATION
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Proposed Declaration Changes and Letter

Please keep in mind that the after the Town Hall Meeting was completed, the proposed Restated Declarations are being reviewed and a committee has been created to address the proposed changes that were in the Restated Declarations sent to us by our Legal Counsel.  A clearer version is being drafted to allow for a better understanding of what has been changed or modified from the original HOA Declarations. Due to the fact that this is a total restated Declaration, as required by the State of Florida, it is not and Amendment and hence the changes are for new State Regulations under F.S. Chapter 720 HOA. These change are extensive due to removing the Declarant and their associated responsibilities from the document and interfacing newer legislation into the document to bring them up to date.  

Due to attorney changes and reviews, the new revision of the 2022 proposed changes will be posted shortly after the July 12, 2023 BOD Meeting. 

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CURRENT BOARD of DIRECTORS 

 Julie Szymczak -President/Director Chairperson/President
Brian Overby - Director /V.P.
Director/Corporate Secretary - Open
Marlene Roach - Director/Treasurer
Jason Mruczek - Director-at-Large 


Below is the Link for the BOD Listing Page, but since this has member only information, it is currently secured and anyone linking to the page will need their USER ID and Password. 
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Link for detailed contact information: BOD Listing Page
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 COMMUNITY IRRIGATION

NOTE: Currrently the County has had problems delivering reuse water to the community due to the drought 

conditions that we are experiencing.  We are working with them to improve the water schedule until then

​emails will be sent out concerning days and posssible times for watering.  

 The irrigation valve is currently functioning properly at this time, and the HOA  policy showing days and times are below:  

The normal HOA's Community Irrigation Valve policy is  Tuesday & Friday, from 12:01 AM through 11:59 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM until 12:00 NOON.

​ Owners should change their irrigation clocks to follow the HOA programming schedule as shown above. 

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Board Meetings
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August 9, 2023 -  BOD MEETING 

BOD Meeting:  The next BOD Meeting will be on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM in the clubhouse.  
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REVISED ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS & GENERAL

​COVENANTS Dec -2019

REVISED ARCHITECTURAL (ARC) STANDARDS:  Over the years there have been many changes and updates to the Architectural Standards and General Covenants that were originally created by the Developer.  The BOD has made revisions to this document to bring everything together and it will be mailed out to the Owners.  Click the link below to review.
 REVISED ARC STANDARDS

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ARC REQUEST FORM

Click the icon to left to get the current ARC Request Form that is in Word Format to complete. Owners can find more information concerning ARC Requirements by clicking this link: Architectural Information

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COMMON PROPERTY - SECURITY UPGRADES -FOBS

Security Upgrades: New security at the guardhouse, clubhouse, gym, pool and tennis court areas has been installed.  The Proximity Access Key Fob pick-up schedule is over and anyone wishing to acquire their fobs or order key fobs need to complete the HOA REQUEST FORM found in the section below.  Just scroll down and you will find it in the next section of the Home Page. 

CIA Access is responsible to complete the programming for vehicle and Proximity Access Key Fobs as of 03-01-2022.   Once it is received, owners will be notified of when and where they can pick-up their key fobs.

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SECURITY KEY-FOB and ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS

Security Instructions - Click the following link to access the Security instructions: SECURITY

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OWNER SECURITY POLICY

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION FORM FOR AN

ACCES ​PIN CODE and FORM

Contractor Policy & Registration Form

SECURITY - GATE ENTRY: Homeowners should request that their Contractors to submit a registration form for entry into the Laurel Lakes Community.  This will allow us to bring the gates down on a 24/7 period and monitor who is entering the community.  You can retrieve the document information and registration form by clicking the ICON to the left, or selecting this link: CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
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Please have your contractor complete the form and you return it to the Board so we can begin to get them registered for a Security PIN.  If your company is a multi-employee company such a Pinch-a-Penny..., just complete the form and return it with the information and the technicians signature.  If they are a Sole Contractor, they should have a Permit or EIN (Employer Identification Number). The Board is not requesting a Social Security Number (SSN).  If your contractor has neither, please have them fill out the rest of the form, sign it and return it to the Board, and the Board will work with them to get a PIN.  Each homeowner should have the contact information for their contractor or should have a phone number to contact the company and get the information needed.  If you have questions, please contact the Board at Laurellakescommunity@laurel-lakes.net (posted - 03-20-2018 Rev. 06-25-2021)

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CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

PIN LIST

Contractor Approved List Oct. 11, 2020

CURRENT APPROVED CONTRACTOR PIN CODE LIST as of 10-11-2020: Click the Icon to access the listing.

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COMMUNITY SPEED LIMIT!

The posted community speed limit on all roads within Laurel Lakes Community is 12 MPH Speed Limit. 

Signs are installed on each of the calming traffic islands throughout the community and on streets to remind all drivers within the community of the speed limit which needs to be observed on our streets.

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Garbage/Recycling/Yard and Bulk Trash

​Removal Policy

The Laurel Lakes Community follows the Sarasota County Trash & Recycling Removal Regulations found at this website link: ​https://www.scgov.net/government/public-utilities-water/solid-waste/trash-and-recycling. Collection is done on every Tuesday beginning around  7:00 AM and continues throughout the day.  The HOA asks owners to please put there trash out the night before (no earlier due to rodents) and place all trash receptacles back to their proper storage areas after it is collected within a 12 hour period. 

You can download a PDF copy of the Sarasota County Solid Waste "How to Guide" by clicking the Adobe Icon below.  This guide explains what materials can be picked up at the curb and what materials are considered "bulk or hazardous".

solidwastehowtoguideforres.pdf
File Size:	1642 kb
File Type:	pdf

Download File

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MEETINGS "CODE of

​CONDUCT"

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Meeting Code of Conduct: This is current Code of Conduct for all Laurel Lakes Meetings. Click button below to go the Laurel Lakes Meetings - "Code of Conduct"

Code of Conduct

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HARDSHIP REQUEST POLICY

The Board has recently adopted a policy/process for residents who are suffering financial hardship when facing payment of annual assessment.  Please click on link below to access the "Hardship Policy".

Hardship Policy

QUICK LINKS TO DECLARATIONS,

​COVENANTS and

EASEMENTS and OTHER

​ DOCUMENTS

QUICK LINK to the LAUREL LAKES MASTER DECLARATIONS.  Just click the Blue Link Title and you will go directly to the HOA Declarations and Covenants : HOA LEGAL DOCUMENTS

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QUICK LINK to the OWNER GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS.  Just click the Blue Link Title to review the current Owner Covenants and General Rules and Regulations:  GENERAL OWNER RULES

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Laurel Lakes CONTACT

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Laurel Lakes Community Association, Inc.


​Below is the business email address for the Association for receiving administrative information. 

​If you are planning to sell a home, you need to contact and get an estoppel certificate from the HOA before the closing by using the email address below.

If you are planning to buy a house or need information concerning the community, please email us at:

Email: Laurellakescommunity@laurel-lakes.net

Mailing Address:
Laurel Lakes Association, Inc.
Attn: HOA President 
8346 Barton Farms Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34240 

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LAKE Map and Lake

​REPAIR UPDATE:

06- 30-2023

Lake Erosion Maintenance Project:  Lake #4 Northern and East sides have been completed as far as the bag installation. We are waiting on the sodding to still be completed for this section of Lake 4. The Southeastern side of 300LF has begun. which will  complete that phase of Lake #4.

The next phase of the bag installation has begun on  Southwestern side Lake #4. This is ahead of the planned schedule. 

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CLUBHOUSE RENTAL RESERVATION
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AGGREEMENT FORM AND RULES

CLUBHOUSE  OWNER RESERVATION - The clubhouse can only be reserved by Laurel Lakes homeowners under the CC&Rs. There is a new Reservation Agreement Form required to be completed and submitted for the rental of the clubhouse.  Owners  need to contact Elizabeth Smith (Secretary) or Julie Szymczak (President) for rental agreement information and scheduling.  

Link: Clubhouse Rental Agreement Form - 2023

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Instructions for Adding, Changing or Removing Phone

Numbers, Requesting Key FOBS, Vehicle Gate Remotes, and Gate Code for

Owners and Vendors

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Use the CALL BOX e-Form​ Below:

Below is the Request Form that will be received by the HOA and submitted to CIA Access who is the programmer/manager for the security of the DoorKing (DKS )Tele-Entry System Database. This includes all access changes to phone numbers, additional Proximity Access Key Fobs, Vehicle Gate Remotes for the front and rear owner gates, Owner Gate Codes  Please note that completion of your request may take up to 5 business days. 

The HOA requests that you complete the below form as follows: Each owner is allowed two telephone accounts in the system. The  First and Last Names for each Phone Number you wish to have entered in the Sentry Call Box.

If you want a third account you will need to get approval from the HOA Board.   If you want to change a phone number enter the old phone number and then the new one on the Add, Change or Remove Message Box then mark then select the proper Option below it.

PLEASE NOTE: Vehicle Gate Remotes are $35.00 each and the Key Fobs are $25.00 each and payable at the time of the pickup. Please get a receipt from the HOA for the transaction and keep it o file. 

Thanks you - HOA Board

  

  

e-FORM SUBMITTALS SECTION For MEMBERS ONLY

The HOA Does Not respond to questions from Vendors trying to use

​these forms.

Questions & Comments 

Please use the contact box below to provide comments or ask questions regarding events, activities, to post recommendations for vendors or register for the tennis/basketball courts. Then select the Board Member(s) and/or Webmaster you wish your message to go to.

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Email &  Website Access

​Registration

For members to gain access to areas of our website for using of the RSVP and other information, you need to complete the REGISTRATION FORM below.  Once this is received and validated, instructions are sent to you with detailed information on how to complete your registration.  No emails addresses are shared without permission of the owner.

  

Community Event Notices
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LADIES LUNCHEON

Ladies Luncheon - 
At this time, during COVID-19, no luncheons are being scheduled.

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LAUREL LAKES TENNIS

GROUP 1 TENNIS - DAY TIME (Morning) Players are looking for anyone who would like to join them in playing Singles or Doubles at the Laurel Lakes Tennis Courts.  If you are interested, please contact Lolita Welkos 


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LAUREL LAKES LADIES BOOK

​CLUB

BOOK CLUB - The Laurel Lakes Ladies Book Club meets in the clubhouse on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. September through May. If you wish to attend, email me and I will send you the schedule. Book club contact: Sue Beaupre's email address at  Sue Beaupre

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BUNCO TIME !!!!

 BUNCO GAMES:  The Bunco Games will be resuming in September at the Clubhouse.

​Daytime Afternoon Bunco will begin on September 21st at 1:00 PM and they need regular players and subs. If you would like to play, please contact:

Sue Hughes: contact number is 941-377-0169
or email her by clicking : Sue Hughes  .

October 6 is the date @ 7:00 PM.  It is the first Thursday of the month.  If anyone is interested, please call either Diane Archer at  704-579-0142 or email at  Diane Archer, or contact Marcia Bowery at 941-379-4088.

Bunco  Please check the Laurel Lakes Calendar for complete scheduling. Click this link to go to the Calendar:
BUNCO CALENDAR

 

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Special Community Information
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Using the DoorKing 1837 Telephone Entry

System,  Call Box

CLICK ICON FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

Each Homeowner needs to submit their phone number that will be used for guest to call you, allowing you to release the gate. This can be your home phone number and/or cell phone number. Complete the form below to have your phone number entered into the Call Box.

 Call Box Instructions below:

Call Box Instructions
Security Gate Opening Instructions

When a visitor arrives at the security gates, during controlled access, and they want to gain entry, you will need to know the following:

First, your visitor needs to be instructed to use the RIGHT SIDE (VISITOR/GUEST) entry gate away from the Guard House and pull up to the DoorKing Call Box.  Once they are located at the Call Box they will see a welcome screen with instructions. Follow the instructions on the screen and scroll through the call box listings screen until they locate your last name.  They may also choose to use a DIRECTORY CODE (3 Digit) to call you if you have given it to them, which eliminates the scrolling. (Note: at no time is your phone number displayed.)

The three-digit number, which they typed in and then PUSH CALL Button, this will call the phone number that you have registered with the HOA for the DoorKing Call Box.  At this time, after answering, you would identify the caller.  If it is someone you wish to allow to enter you would press the number “9” on your home or cell phone and the gate will open, then after the vehicle has safely passed through, the gate will close.  DO NOT HANG UP THE PHONE! if you wish to end the call - PRESS the # Key to disconnect or your line will stay active until the gate terminates the call which could be a couple of minutes.  In some cases you will need to press the "9" key a couple of time rapid sequence depending on the style of cell phone you have.
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If there is a problem at the gate, a visitor or contractor can call the Argus emergency number which will is posted above the Call Box for entry or you can let them in by going to the gate and use your remote fob, but they will have to switch lanes and enter in the Resident Gate Side.

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IN HONOR TO THOSE

​WHO SERVED AND

STILL SERVE