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Concerned about the drought?
Want to learn more about
Don't Forget:
Prior to making
any modifications on your lot you will need to submit an ARC request form to the Administration office. Details are
on the ARC webpage.
CLICK HERE---->ARC REQUEST FORM rev.3-07
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FYI Re: Letters concerning routine inspections of Lawn, Landscaping, Siding and Roofs....
Routine inspections of ALL villages (which are done annually) were completed within
the past 2 months and letters were sent out in June. If you were the recipient of a letter, please be advised that
in most cases it was to advise you......
Regarding lawns: your irrigation system might need checked to make sure it includes dry areas;
or that you need to re-sod some areas.
Regarding siding: In Florida, siding can show signs of mildew, become unsightly, and should be washed.
Regarding landscaping: Some homes have landscaping which has become overgrown, or full of weeds and
is in need of maintenance.
Regarding roofs: In Florida, roofs can show signs of mildew (especially if under tree canopy) and will need
washed to keep their fresh appearance.
Notify the Administration Office 326-1250 if you have taken care of these issues since the inspection was completed.
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Reminders:
Golfers: Please USE Golf Cart Paths
where provided. For the safety of others, do not speed on cart paths.
Walkers: Please DO NOT cut through the hedges. The HOA Office has received numerous
complaints of residents, with their pets, cutting through the hedges.
Garbage - Garbage is picked up on Tuesday. Please DO
NOT put your trash out before 5 p.m. Monday evening. This INCLUDES
yard debris. A second garbage pickup is done on Friday (NOT recycling). Please DO NOT put your trash out before 5 p.m. Thursday evening. This INCLUDES yard
debris. Recycling is picked up on Monday or Tuesday depending on the neighborhood you live in.
Yard Post Light - Be sure your yard post light IS working. This is our security lighting in lieu of street lamps. If you have to replace
your bulb, consider replacing with the new "pigtail" flourescent bulb equal to the highest wattage for the lamp post.
Watering Schedule - Check your neighborhood watering
days (available on website>Water page). Set your timers to water from midnight until 10 a.m., and/or 4 p.m.
until midnight. DO NOT water any other days of the week. NO
watering during the hours of 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
House Numbers - Be sure your house number IS
visible from the street in the event of an emergency, service call, delivery and/or visitor.
Next of Kin - In the event of an emergency, PLEASE be
sure someone knows next of kin to contact.
Have you seen the Plantation Times in Color???
View
it online. Go to tab on left: Plantation Times
and click on the link>PLANTATION TIMES. Enjoy!
MY SAFE FL HOME.......
If you want to get a free wind inspection?
1. You
are eligible to apply if you live in a single-family detached, site-built home.
2. In order for us to provide information about potential insurance discounts in your
inspection report please have your insurance policy on hand.
We will ask you for the amount of your dwelling coverage
(Coverage A), hurricane premium and hurricane deductible, as listed on your Homeowners Insurance Declarations page.
Click here to see where you can find this information in your insurance policy.
3. Click here to apply for a free wind inspection or call us at 1-866-513-6734.
The My Safe Florida Home program is on schedule to meet the Legislature’s goal of 400,000 free wind inspections
by early August. Inspections are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis to eligible homeowners. Once the goal
of 400,000 inspections has been reached, the program will no longer be accepting new applications.
CFO Sink is asking
the Legislature to consider continued funding for the My Safe Florida Home program to help serve additional homeowners.
Interested Floridians can express their support for additional funding for this program by contacting their local legislative
officials.
4. Whether online or by phone, if you supply us with an email address, you will receive
an email notification and an application number starting with MSFH.
Applicants applying by phone will be provided with
their MSFH # after their application has been submitted.
5. Please refer to your MSFH# when you contact the My Safe
Florida Home program by phone, email or written correspondence so we can provide the best possible service.
6. You
will be contacted by an approved inspection firm or inspector within two to three weeks BY PHONE to schedule your free
inspection.
 A special thank you to Ray Cox of River Crest for submitting the slogan above.
NOTICE:
Notice was received from Ray Sharp of the City of Leesburg Water:
It is permissible to irrigate 4pm-10am
(this now includes 4am-6am which previously was a restricted time)
Restricted
irrigation of 10am-4pm,
and
days of watering for each village
are
still to be adhered to.
Thank you for your cooperation.
HOA Manager, Dennis Latiak
NEW AMENITIES PAYMENT INFORMATION:
In order to provide the Residents at The Plantation more timely service and enable the HOA to become more efficient,
the Board of Directors and HOA Management have terminated the contract with Attwood Phillips and brought the functions in
house.
As of July 1, 2008, please forward your $85.00 monthly association payment to The
Plantation HOA lock box at:
The Plantation at Leesburg HOA, Inc.
C/O Regions Bank
PO BOX 850001 Dept #0480
Orlando, Florida 32885-0480
Coupon books for the remainder of the year will be mailed shortly. Please
mail your payments to the PO Box listed above.
Do Not drop your
payment off at The Plantation offices or activity buildings.
1. If you would like to have your
payments automatically withdrawn from your bank account please complete the enclosed authorization form and mail it to the
HOA address at the top of this letter or drop it off at the administration office.
2. To continue having payments withdrawn
from your account please complete the enclosed authorization form and mail it to the HOA address at the top of this letter
or drop it off at the administration office.
3. You can also complete a form
at the Regions Bank on US Highway 27.
Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions: (352)
326-1250.
HOA Management and Staff
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ASHLEY HALL IS NOW WIRELESS!!!!
EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2008......
ASHLEY
HALL HAS HIGH SPEED WIRELESS ACCESS FOR LAPTOPS.
ANY RESIDENT AND/OR THEIR GUEST
WHO HAVE A LAPTOP WITH WIRELESS CAPABILITIES CAN NOW USE THEIR LAPTAP IN ASHLEY HALL.
If you use Mapquest or Google for directions/maps for visitors:
Use the following address so that your guests will be directed to enter the North Gate:
25201 Highway 27, Leesburg, FL 34748
NEW!!! Check out the new page:
Neighbors Helping Neighbors-Click tab below:
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SAFETY SIMON SAYS.....
Just a common sense safety reminder:
Lock your vehicle when you park your car.
Close your garage door if you leave your home.
Keep your door locked when you are away.
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DO's...
Correct use of a disabled
parking permit.
1. Hang permit on your rearview mirror.
2. Hang permit so expiration date can be seen.
3. Have permit registration with you at all times.
4. make sure permit is not expired.
5. Park properly in disabled space.
6. Remove permit before driving.
7. Get permit replaced immediately if lost.
8. Return permit to DMV if permit is no longer needed.
9. Always use YOUR OWN PERMIT ONLY.
10. Be courteous to police or parking official.
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DON'Ts...
Incorrect use/abuse of a disabled parking permit.
1. Don't use someone else's permit (including relative).
2. Don't park in Access Aisle (Stripped Area). Fine for parking in Access Aisle is $250.00 even
with a permit.
3. Don't drive with permit hanging on rearview mirror.
4. Don't use expired permit.
5. Don't put permit on dash with expiration date covered up.
6. Don't let anyone else use your permit including close family members and relatives.
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Reduce costs.....
You can choose to read the Plantation Times online.
Remove yourself from delivery or mail-out by going to the following page:
Read your neighborhood news online....Announcements
& News.
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Re: Vehicle Bar Codes
New or replacement Bar Code stickers can be picked up at the HOA Administration Office.
You will not need a bar code replacement unless you have an inoperative one, you are replacing a vehicle,
or you are a new resident.
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Check your sprinklers frequently.
For information about Recycling and Trash pick-up call Waste Management: 787-4416
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SAFETY SIMON SAYS......
Staying with "awareness" as our theme we can see that being aware not only helps us in reducing
the odds of becoming a victim to crime it can also help us in protecting ourselves from becoming an accident victim.
Throughout our community we can see a number of people making assumptions. When driving a car you might assume
because we are a quiet community with minimal traffic you would only need to slow down and look and not come to
a complete stop at a stop sign before continuing. Same when driving a golf cart. A number of drivers of both cars
and golf carts allow their pets to sit on their laps assuming that as a driver they still have complete control of their
vehicle. A walker, jogger or bicyclist while wearing both ear pieces to listen to their music assume that they can still
"hear" oncoming traffic or other dangers. In all of the above examples the assumption of safety is mistaken. Be
aware instead. Be aware that even with our minimal traffic accidents do happen. Make sure to stop and look before
continuing. Be aware that it takes only a split second for an accident to happen. A pet in your arm, though you
and your pet may be enjoying the ride, can be a disadvantage and distraction in that spit second. What safety does
your pet enjoy in case of a collision and the vehicle's air bag employs? Or your pet is thrown from the golf cart? Injuries
do occur even at slow speeds. And when you are out and about listening to your music through your headphones be totally
aware of your surroundings at all times. Drivers may assume that you can hear them approaching while you assume that
drivers see you and are looking out for you. Both assumptions could result with you getting hurt.
And would you be able to hear a "bad guy" approaching? Yes, even here we are not immune to the criminal element.
So be safe. Be aware.
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