Board and Special Notices
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AUGUST BOD MEETING

The next HOA BOD Business Meeting will be scheduled for August 21, 2019, on Wednesday at 6:30 PM. 

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ANNUAL GARAGE SALE

The annual "garage sale" will be held this year on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019. From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

There WILL NOT be a charge this year however, if you want professional signs on your Street and Yards you MUST register before September 1st, 2019.

To REGISTER CONTACT Peter Spalthoff by Email at pspalt1945@gmail.com or call at 203-906-3136.

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Alligator Mating Season and Warnings

GATOR ALERT - Each year, due to natural migration and mating, the HOA places a warning on the Website at www.laurel-lakes.net and reminds owners via the Community Email News and Updates concerning gators.  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 designed by SWFWMD and have all of the prey species that are mentioned by FWC.  We remind owners to be careful in setting up bird feeders 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.

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New Contractor Registration PIN List

Approved Contractor PIN List

Select the icon to the left for the currently approved New Contractor Registration PIN List as of 07-21-2019.

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SPECIAL NOTICE - ANNUAL HOLIDAY ADULT PARTY

​SOLD OUT!

Click Image for a printable copy of the Holiday Flyer

2nd Annual Holiday Adult Party - 

LAUREL LAKES SOCIAL COMMITTEE 
Cordially Invites You to Our 
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY 
MIX AND MINGLE 2019 
Saturday, December 7, 2019
6:00 - 10:00 PM 
Laurel Lakes Clubhouse 
Come join us for an opportunity to celebrate the season with new neighbors and old friends. In the spirit of "Mix and Mingle" there will be a seating assignment for dinner. 

Cost: $22.50 per person which includes: an array of hot food platters, fruit and veggie trays, desserts, drink set-ups, coffee service AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT! Bring your own 'adult' beverage 

RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE 

Please RSVP to Peter Spalthoff ASAP, as our last holiday party was SOLD OUT!! 

Registration with your check secures your attendance-include names of those attending. 
Mail check (made payable to Laurel Lakes HOA) WITH attendee names to: 
Peter Spalthoff 
2740 Harvest Drive Sarasota, FL 34240 
Questions??? Email: pspalt1945@gmail.com 

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Lake Repair Update

Lake Repair Project Update: Lake #2, Southern End, currently has the 7 ft. geotube anchored and installed and the pump filling of the geotubes with the lake sludge/sand pumping has begun. Once all of the geotube bags are filled a second bag will be installed and filled which is known as a sacrifice bag. This bag is cut and used as the base for installing the sod.  Sodding is estimated to begin in about two weeks after the bag filling.  To see more information and pictures you can select the "LAKES PROJECT" from the Main Menu.

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Meeting Code of Conduct

Meeting Code of Conduct: This is current Code of Conduct for all Laurel Lakes Meetings. Select button below to go 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 hardship when facing payment of annual assessment. Please click on link below to access the Hardship Policy posted on this website.

Hardship Policy

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Community Speed Limit!

The posted community speed limit on all roads within Laurel Lakes Community is 15 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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TENNIS COURT RESERVATIONS for 2019!

Reminder to all Residents that the Tennis Courts need to be Reserved for use, last years calendar reservations are not carried over into this year.  Please contact Peter Spalthoff by email (pspalt@hotmail.com) with your Reservation requests.  The request must include the dates and times and which court you are going to reserve.  

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Looking for Additional Volunteer

​Committee ​Members - 2019!

The 2019 HOA BOARD is asking for your help and support!  We are looking for new Members, in good standing, for several approved Association Committees.  We need members on the Facilities and Common Properties Project(s) Committee,  Community Social Activities Committee, ARC Review Committee and the newly formed Communications Committee.
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If anyone is interested in working with a new team of Directors in helping improve our community and present a higher quality of life to our membership, please contact Barry Hart at, drbarryhart@gmail.com.​  (posted:01/08/2019)

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Telephone Entry System

​Call Box and Instructions!

DoorKing 1830 TE - click picture for instructions to download.

DOORKING 1837 Telephone Entry System (Call Box)at the Front Gate allows for contractors and visitors to enter through the Visitors Gate Entrance.  Instructions on how to use the DoorKing Call Box can be found by clicking the Icon to the left of this notice.

Note To ALL: As of December 27, 2018 the Caller ID phone number has changed from 941-379-8805 to 941-227-0803. The new Caller ID Name will be "Laurel Lakes" for the next week and then it will change to "LLA Call Box".  It takes about a week before all of the telephone service providers can update their systems. (posted 12-27-2018)

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Vendor/Contractor Registration Form for a

​PIN

Contractor Policy & Registration Form

SECURITY - GATE ENTRY: Over the next month(s), the Laurel Lakes Association is beginning the process to register Contractor and Vendors 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.  An Email Blast was sent out on March 31, 2018 with the "Contractor Policy and Contractor Registration Form".  By clicking the Icon to the left of this notification you can retrieve the same document with the form 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)

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Clubhouse Rental

CLUBHOUSE RENTAL - The use of the clubhouse for any Association event or private function needs to be scheduled and reserved with Roy Rianharet, Clubhouse Committee Chair at 941-379-8873 or via e-mail at roym4mfl1@comcast.net. To find more information about the Clubhouse rental and reservation requirements you can go to the website link: Clubhouse Rental Info. Once the information is scheduled it will be placed on the website Calendar.

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Website last updated on
August 18, 2019

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LOST & FOUND INFO!

Owners or guests have left items at the clubhouse, either in the gym, pool or clubhouse areas, or lost on the Common Property. Please contact the  Board via the laurellakescommunity@laurel-lakes.net (Business Email Address) to retrieve your item(s).  At this time no one has claimed any of the items posted.Please contact the  Board via the laurellakescommunity@laurel-lakes.net (Business Email Address) to retrieve your item(s).

1. An item was found on Saturday - 06/08/2019, approximately a week ago, and is part of an Apple Electronic device.(RR)
2. Found a ladies ring at the Clubhouse, Sunday 06/23/2019. (KW)
3. Car Key FOB found near the Palmer Road Back Gates. 06/25/2019 (KM)

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 Community Irrigation OFF!

 Community Irrigation is OFF for the next week beginning Monday 08-19-2019 through Monday 08-26-2019.  It may be on for short testing but major reviews concerning maintenance and repair on the 4" Reuse Water Line will be occurring.  It may remain off until the rain season lets up and the ground stormwater saturation lowers.

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ARGUS CONTACT INFO

Select the icon for contact information concerning Argus Management Company.  Emergency phone number:(c) 941-914-6636.

Argus Property Management Company, Inc. Phone Number: 941-927-6464, ask for Dylan Clements or email Dylan at: Email: Dylan@argusmgmt.com. Mailing address is, 2477 Stickney Point Road, Suite 118-A, Sarasota, Florida 34231.  

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Questions & Comments Form

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

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Email and  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.

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Community Social & ​

​Events/Gatherings
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LADIES LUNCHEON!

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 Hi dear lady friends of Laurel Lakes: our lunch is on the 21st at Bavaro‘s Italian restaurant 21 Fletcher Ave., Sarasota 34237 at 12:00 Noon. This is a great new place with nice atmosphere and a authentic Italian menu. Tried and true this is a great place. So hopefully many of you will join us. RSVP please to lolitafw@comcastnet or laurac1125@icloud.com

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LAUREL LAKES LADIES 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: Betty Hamilton (941) 312-4386 or at Betty's email address, bettyannhamilton@yahoo.com

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BUNCO 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 941-342-1535.

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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 

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.
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GIVE US A CALL or text :) or stop out any Monday or Wednesday.
Magda: 941-780-5870 (text only please),  Lynn: 350-1810 (Call or text anytime)

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​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 941-342-1535.

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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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Instructions for Adding, Changing or Removing Phone Numbers - Use the 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.

Procedure for delivery

trucks to

​follow after Iona Gates are ​

down.

Once the Iona entrance visitor gate goes down the only way a delivery truck can gain entrance is via the Palmer gate.  The resident would have to go to the Palmer gate and press their clicker or use their entry card to allow an over-sized vehicle to gain entrance after the Iona gate is closed.

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Archives

Looking for an old article that no longer appears on the Home Page? No Problem!  Just go to the Archives in the "Residents Only" Section.  

Citizens on Patrol- Neighborhood

​Crime Watch

Citizens on Patrol is really a "Citizen Observer Patrol" - We are looking for Volunteers for nighttime patrol to help us watch over our community in the evenings and help us keep things safe. This is not a Police Force nor any type of enforcement program. It's volunteering to maintain the "Quality of Life" which we have worked for and deserve within our community. The Community of Laurel Lakes could really use your help. If you have a couple of hours to spare per month, we will provide the knowledge and training skills. Please contact Barry Hart or email Laurel Lakes Webmaster

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IN HONOR TO THOSE

​WHO SERVED AND

STILL SERVE