GENERAL NOTICES AND COMMUNITY
INFORMATION
COMMUNITY IRRIGATION
NOTICE
The Community Irrigation is currently being worked on due to County issues concerning water pressure and pressure fluctuations coming into our community. When their pressure goes low our system shuts down to prevent the HOA from having backpressure and hammering issues. The new valve protects the HOA from serious damages to our valves and overall irrigation connections to our homeowners. Currently, it appears that the best time to water lawns is in the afternoon-evening after 2:00 PM and before 11:00 PM. We will try to keep everyone informed on the issue. (posted 05-07-2021)
ANNUAL ALLIGATOR NOTICE
GATOR ALERT - Each year, due to natural migration and mating, the HOA reminds owners that most alligator mating takes place in May and June, with nesting in late June and July. Our Stormwater Retention Lakes are prime candidates for a food source and breading area. "Alligators are opportunistic feeders. Their diets include prey species that are abundant and easily accessible. Juvenile alligators eat primarily insects, amphibians, small fish, and other invertebrates. Adult alligators eat rough fish, snakes, turtles, small mammals, and birds." (FWC)
The Lakes is designed to be natural wetlands as designated and designed by SWFWMD and have all of the prey species that are mentioned by FWC. We remind owners not to set up any type of bird feeders or put seed/food in the yards which attract the small birds, birds of prey and small animals such as rodents, squirrels and even larger birds feeding on ground insects which all qualify as opportunistic food sources.
At his time, you may see Trappers, licensed by FWC, on or near the lakes to remove nuisance alligators. These gators are euthanized once they are captured, not released back into the wild. This service is not a free service provided by FWC, which many owners believe, but is paid by the HOA.
Under the current HOA business policy, the HOA is required to follow the US and State Laws, the HOA does not request removal of alligators unless an owner can show a nuisance being presented by an alligator. The US Government and Florida State have determined that the American Alligator is considered as a "protected species" and is governed under a "Management and Control" policy through FWC.
Due to the fact that our homes are located on "Private" Community Property as defined by the State and our Declarations, owners cannot call and authorize a Trapper to remove a gator because they cannot enter the property without authorized by the Board and/or the Property Management Representative. This requirement of authorization is enforced through the FWC.
(posted 05-13-2021)
The Lakes is designed to be natural wetlands as designated and designed by SWFWMD and have all of the prey species that are mentioned by FWC. We remind owners not to set up any type of bird feeders or put seed/food in the yards which attract the small birds, birds of prey and small animals such as rodents, squirrels and even larger birds feeding on ground insects which all qualify as opportunistic food sources.
At his time, you may see Trappers, licensed by FWC, on or near the lakes to remove nuisance alligators. These gators are euthanized once they are captured, not released back into the wild. This service is not a free service provided by FWC, which many owners believe, but is paid by the HOA.
Under the current HOA business policy, the HOA is required to follow the US and State Laws, the HOA does not request removal of alligators unless an owner can show a nuisance being presented by an alligator. The US Government and Florida State have determined that the American Alligator is considered as a "protected species" and is governed under a "Management and Control" policy through FWC.
Due to the fact that our homes are located on "Private" Community Property as defined by the State and our Declarations, owners cannot call and authorize a Trapper to remove a gator because they cannot enter the property without authorized by the Board and/or the Property Management Representative. This requirement of authorization is enforced through the FWC.
(posted 05-13-2021)
Board and Special Notices
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Website last updated on
May 10, 2021 NEW
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e-FORM SUBMITTALS SECTION For MEMBERS ONLY
The HOA Does Not respond to questions from Vendors trying to use
these forms.
Questions & CommentsPlease 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
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.
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All Residents are required to complete the Tennis /Basketball Court Registration e-Form if they wish to Reserve the HOA courts for play. If you are not registered to reserve the courts then whom ever is using the courts at the time has priority of use. The courts can be Reserved for a period of 1.5 Hrs. at a time and no more than four (4) weeks for continuous Reservations unless approved in advance.
All Reservations will be posted on the Website Calendar for Review.
All Reservations will be posted on the Website Calendar for Review.
Instructions for Adding, Changing or Removing Phone
Numbers - Use the CALL BOX e-Form Below:
We need to have the First and Last Names for each Phone Number you wish to have entered in the Sentry Call Box. Please add any additional Names in the large Comment Box with the additional phone numbers. Each owner is allowed two phone numbers at this time. 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.
Community Event Notices
LADIES LUNCHEON
Ladies Luncheon -
At this time, during COVID-19, no luncheons are being scheduled. 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
GROUP 2 TENNIS - TENNIS ANYONE 3.5-4.5 Mixed doubles group looking for new players!!!!! We have mixed doubles group openings, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings at 6:00 PM. We also have openings for fill-ins on the weekends. |
LAUREL LAKES LADIES BOOK
BOOK CLUB -CANCELED during the COVID-19 pandemic at this time..
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: Betty Hamilton (941) 312-4386 or at Betty's email address, bettyannhamilton@yahoo.com BUNCO TIME !!!!
BUNCO GAMES are CANCELED For the Daytime & Evening during the COVID-19 pandemic at this time.
Bunco Please check the Laurel Lakes Calendar for complete scheduling. Looking for players - Please contact Ellen Zoller by email at: Ellen Zoller or by phone 941-342-2808. |
Special Community Information
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.
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.
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.
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.
IN HONOR TO THOSE
WHO SERVED AND
STILL SERVE
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