This week:

• Damage repair from Hurricane Idalia began on Friday and will continue on Saturday, mainly with the staking of trees. Some trees may require additional equipment and will be scheduled as soon as possible.
• Three different irrigation timers were found with problems. Two of the three are at full capacity now, and the third, governing homes surrounding the Southernmost pond behind Marsh Pt and Golden Sage Drive will be have repairs completed on Monday.
• An off-schedule Board of Directors meeting was held this past Wednesday, September 13 to discuss the association's Bylaws. CLICK HERE to read the draft meeting minutes. We apologize but a recording is not available.

Next week and beyond:

• A budget event with of CPA is scheduled for next week. See the flyer below.
• Street signs damaged during Hurricane Ian are to finally be re-installed this month!
• The fountains in our largest lake will be re-programmed to sync and turn on/off at the correct times.
• BrightView will be installing sod starting the first week in October. The majority of the sod is being warrantied by BrightView. This impacts nearly 50 homes. For any homes that are not scheduled, we will carry installs into November as needed.

Thank you, Ashley Giasone

Zoom Information

Website: www.zoom.us/join

Meeting ID:

Passcode: Hammock

Direct Link

OR Dial by your location:

+ 1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)

Board of Directors' Meeting

Our September Board of Directors' Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 21 at 5:30 PM in-person and via Zoom.

Zoom information is below. Advance registration is not required. A video recording will be sent out via email.

Zoom Information

Website: www.zoom.us/join

Meeting ID:

Passcode: Hammock

Direct Link

OR Dial by your location:

+ 1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)

Assessment due Oct 1

HOA quarterly assessments are due the 1^st of October. 2023 amounts are:

36' Villa Lots = $964.76/quarter

52' Lots = $1,103.33/quarter

66' Lots = $1,116.38/quarter

There are 4 options to make payments.

1. Enroll in AutoPay on castlegroup.com to eliminate the need of writing a check and guarantee your payment will be received on time. Note you will need your Castle account number and banking account/routing number to enroll. CLICK HERE to view a guide on how to enroll. Castle Group will automatically update your assessment amount if/when it changes.
2. Enroll in an autopay program managed by your bank of choice. Please note, you will need to manually update the correct assessment amount each year if/when it changes.
3. Manual payments via checking account can be made through castlegroup.com. You will need your Castle account number. These payments are subject to a fee of $3.95. The HOA's bank needs between 5-7 business days to process.
4. Manual payments via credit card can be made through castlegroup.com. You will need your Castle account number. These payments are subject to a fee of 3.5%.
5. Mail checks payable to Hammock Preserve HOA with coupons provided and mail to:

Hammock Preserve HOA

C/O Alliance Association Bank

PO Box 621073

Orlando, FL 32862-1073

Community Emergency Response (CERT)

On September 7, the Hammock Preserve CERT Team conducted a simulated Search and Rescue exercise. The purpose of the simulation was to test and improve our CERT internal communication capabilities as wells our Search and Rescue protocols. 

The simulation required the team to locate a missing person, diagnose their medical condition and develop a treatment and extraction plan. 

Two search squads were deployed in the simulation covering specific areas of the community under the direction of two squad leaders. Advisory support was also provided by two medically trained CERT members.

During the team debrief following the simulation it was determined that the objectives of the Search and Rescue component of the drill were successfully executed. It was also determined that a few glitches with the two way radio communications were experienced. We are currently investigating the causes and will endeavor to correct them as soon as possible. 

The CERT Committee invites any interested residents to become members of our committee. No previous emergency management experience is required. We are seeking individuals willing to learn new skills and to use them in service to our community in the aftermath of a natural disaster.

Committees Needing Volunteers

The Architectural Control Committee (ACC), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Stormwater Management Advisory Committee (SMAC) are seeking volunteer residents.

For more information about each committee, you can view the committee charters on hammockpreserve.net, contact the office, or contact the chairs listed in the printed HUB newsletter.

Upcoming Lifestyle Events

~ Flyers & information below for September & October Events ~

Tennis Clinics

Clinics for beginners to advanced will be resuming on Friday, October 6th with resident Jose Benjumea. The clinic cost is $20 per person. Text Jose at 757-576-9042 to be added to the text thread.

Schedule* for the week of September 18

Trimming 

Hidden Hammock Court, Sun Bonnet Blvd (main entrance),

outside Honore Ave wall

Weeding

Myrtle Bay Court, Sweet Leaf Way, Bay Pine Way, Eagle Creek Rd South of Bay Pine Way, odd homes on Marsh Point Road between Bay Pine Way and Eagle Creek Rd

Edging/Mowing

Hard edging occurs weekly.

Soft edging occurs this week and will occur next on the week of 9/25.

See map of mowing days below. Bahia grass in pink areas will be mowed next on the week of 9/25.

*Schedule subject to change pending weather

Hurricane Preparation

Castle Group and Hammock Preserve want to ensure all residents and our assets are prepared during the 2023 Hurricane Season.

• Resources are available in the Resident Documents section on hammockpreserve.net
• Sarasota County Disaster Planning Guides are available for pick-up in the clubhouse hallway. An electronic version is linked below

CLICK HERE for link to Sarasota County Disaster Planning Guide

CLICK HERE for other Sarasota County Resources

CLICK HERE for link to Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for Residents which includes recommended items to have on hand for your home, if you evacuate to a shelter, and have a pet.

Printed Disaster Planning Guides

CERT volunteers reached 47% of residents, hand delivering Sarasota County Disaster Planning Guides. If you did not get one, please stop in the Clubhouse hallway and find them on the bottom shelf below our monthly HUB newsletter.

Architectural Control Committee

Every change to the OUTSIDE of your home except for under your covered lanai requires pre-approval by the ACC. These changes include but are not limited to:

Landscaping, Outside Paint colors, Driveway/Patio Extensions, Screen Enclosures for Lanai and Front Entry, Pool Additions, Satellite Dishes, Gutters, Retractable Awnings, Window Tine, Solar Panels, Outdoor Lighting, Outdoor decorations, including statues, large rocks and wind chimes, and Garage A/C and Dehumidifier units.

The ACC Application and Guidelines can be accessed on our website www. hammockpreserve.net or pick up a printed copies in the lobby of the clubhouse. Log in to the site, then choose the tab “Resident Services”; then the folder “Resident Documents.” Click on the folder “Architectural Control Guidelines & Application”.

Feel free to contact the ACC Chair, Bob Gleason to discuss your plans or ask any questions at [email protected] or (248) 924-6863.

BrightView Portal

First time users of the portal need to register first. To register, click the first blue button below or CLICK HERE. Once you enter your email address, you will be sent a verification code to that email. Enter the code and you will be attached to Hammock Preserve and asked to enter your unique information. After you enter your information, you will be given a temporary password to sign in. Sign in with the temporary password on https://connect.brightview.com and choose a new password.

CLICK HERE to view a PDF guide on how to register for and use the portal or you can follow the steps described below. If you continue to experience challenges, please contact the HOA office at [email protected]

Once you have setup a password, you do not use the same link to access the portal going forward. From that point forward, you can go to https://connect.brightview.com and sign in to log a work order, see schedules, etc. CLICK HERE to view a PDF guide on how to use the portal.

TRIMMING OPT-OUT

If you desire to opt-out of all trimming, please place one blue reflector in the front of your yard.

If you desire to have your yard trimmed and have a blue reflector anywhere in your yard, please remove it ASAP. BrightView will not trim your home if you have a blue reflector.

If you desire to have certain planting(s) not trimmed, please secure blue flagging tape around the planting(s) is a visible area.

YARD DEBRIS

If you are doing your own trimming, Waste Management will pick up select yard debris on Wednesday mornings. Debris can be placed curbside in a trash bin with no bag, paper bags found at local hardware stores, or tied with string and placed on the opposite side of the driveway from where your regular garbage can would be placed. There are weight, size and material restrictions to take special note of. For example, tree limbs can’t exceed 4 feet and items can’t exceed 40 pounds. Soil, sod, bricks and stones are not considered yard waste. Please contact Waste Management for further details.

BrightView trim crew also picks up debris on Thursdays. Debris can be placed curbside in a trash bin with no bag, paper bags found at local hardware stores, or tied with string. Crew will not pick up debris in beds until trim crew is working on your home.

Guests Signing Waivers for Amenity Use

It's a beautiful time of year in Florida and lots of guests are visiting. This is a friendly reminder that all owners, tenants and guests are required to sign a waiver and release of liability PRIOR to use of the clubhouse, amenities, recreational facilities, and/or participation in Association-sponsored functions.

The waiver can be completed electronically by clicking below or by visiting hammockpreserve.net and clicking on the tab for Waiver. Printed copies are also available in the lobby of the clubhouse (against the wall by the front entry) or in the HOA office. Thank you for your cooperation!

CERT

The Hammock Preserve CERT Committee extends an invitation to all residents interested in becoming a member of our CERT Team. No previous emergency management experience is required. We are seeking individuals willing to learn new skills and to use them in service to our community in the aftermath of a major disaster.

We are also seeking medical professionals: physicians, nurses, EMT’s, social workers, etc., to become part of the CERT Team. Your medical training and skills would be invaluable in responding to a major emergency impacting our community.

To learn more about the Mission and Scope of Operation of the Hammock Preserve CERT Committee, please contact Joe Noto, Chairperson. Joe can be reached at 860-518-7660 or by email at [email protected]

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Selling a Home?

We have put together what we hope will be a helpful guide for residents and realtors who are selling homes in the community. A couple of key items to note: 

• You must have approval to host an open house
• You must have approval to use for sale signs or open house signs

Click the button below to view the guide

Temporary Leave?

Please let the office know if you are leaving your home for 4 weeks or more! This is entirely optional and is helpful as it will give us an understanding of how many of our residents are here throughout the year, and if there are any emergencies related to your private residence, we can use the information you submit to contact you. Individual information will be kept confidential to Hammock Preserve employees.

Please use the following link or click the button below!

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/dOGV4qu/TemporaryLeave

Violations

Living in an HOA, there are various rules for many reasons such as to keep the community beautiful and to be a good neighbor. You could consider having a friendly conversation with a resident who may be violating a rule.

Violations can be reported to the HOA office in writing with as many details as possible including day, time, violation type, individual(s) if known, photographic evidence, etc. This information will prove very helpful in assessing the claim and making contact with the individual(s) violating. Thank you.

Virtual Guard (New Gate Company)

We have put together a guide for accessing your account and utilizing the Virtual Guard (vGates) portal.

CLICK HERE to access our calendar via Google Calendar or click the calendar below to enlargen it.

Detailed descriptions of many events can be found in the printed Hammock Hub.

For event changes, email Lifestyle Admin Assistant, Laura McNulty, at [email protected] prior to the Wednesday before the week the change takes effect.

As a reminder, if you plan to attend an event requiring registration, please be sure to register online.

The event registration link is posted with the event in the weekly newsletter and in the google calendar.

Flip Flop Walk for Autism

Join your friends at Hammock Preserve on a walk for Autism Awareness over the Ringling Bridge on Saturday, September 16th at 8:00 am at J.D. Hamel Park. You may walk in person or virtually.

Cost is $20 to participate.

Just click on the link below to access the registration form.

Add in your contact information and select I am a: Team Member.

Team Name: Team Hammock Preserve, Team Leader: Peggy Freeman. You may also register as a Virtual Walker.

Please contact Peggy Freeman at [email protected]

or 609-713-9412 if you have any questions.

Hammock Preserve HOA is providing information about this charitable event as a service to residents. Distribution of the information is not to be considered as sponsorship or endorsement. 

Adventure in Rainbow Springs & Tarpon Springs

All residents are invited to enjoy a weekend of kayaking, tubing, hiking, cruising, a mermaid show and more! September 20-21. See below for itinerary details.

Resident Deb Costello is organizing this event and will be hosting an informal meeting via zoom on August 29th at 7:00 pm. CLICK HERE to join the zoom.

You will need to commit to take advantage of group discounts. Anyone may participate in any or all of the planned activities.

For more information or to express your interest, contact Deb:

203-451-9128 OR [email protected]

DAY 1

-Leave HP at 8:00am and travel 2.5 hours to Rainbow Springs. You can choose to kayak or tube! $45 single, $60 double, $20 tube

This takes 3.5-4.5 hours (5 miles) so we would be in the water from 11:30 up to 4:00pm.

-Early dinner at Swampy’s.

-After dinner a visit to Rainbow Springs State park can include an easy 2.5 mile walk.

-A group rate for a hotel may be available depending on interest.

DAY 2

-Breakfast at the hotel

-Weeki Wachee at 9:00 am, $13/person

9:30 river cruise

11:00 am mermaid show

-Drive to Tarpon Springs and tour town on your own

-2:00 pm Odyssey River Cruise

1 hour history and sites, $12 per person

-4:00 pm dinner Hellas Restaurant and Bakery

-Home 😎

Hammock Preserve HOA provides this information as a service to residents. Distribution of the information is not to be considered as sponsorship or endorsement. 

September Trivia Night

Our resident host returns for another fun night of Trivia in the Clubhouse on Wednesday September 27th from

7:00-9:00 pm. Cost is $5 per person.

Vaccine Clinic

We will be hosting a Vaccine Clinic on Tuesday, October 12th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm. Vaccines for Flu, Pneumonia, Tdap, Hepatitis A, Vitamin B12, and B12 Lipo will be available.

Please call the office at 941-922-6822 or email Laura McNulty at [email protected] to schedule your appointment time.

Click Here for the Authorization Consent Form (Required for appointment. Blank forms will be available).

Click Here for more Clinic and Insurance Information.

Please Note: The clinic is subject to cancellation if minimum participation is not met.

Annual Hammock Preserve Oktoberfest

Join us in the clubhouse on Saturday, October 14th from 5:00-7:00 pm for great German food and fun at our annual Oktoberfest. Geier's will again be catering this event.

BYO German Beer or other beverages.

The cost is $20 per resident. Please register online.

Hammock Preserve HOA provides this information as a service to residents. Distribution of the information is not to be considered as sponsorship or endorsement. 

Second Annual Benefit Luncheon and Fashion Show

Join us on Friday, October 27th from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club for our second annual Benefit Lunch and Fashion Show.

A choice of 3 delicious lunch entrees will be served and our beautiful resident ladies will model clothes by Patchington in Venice. 

Cost is $68 per person. Residents may bring up to 4 guests from outside the community.

50% of the ticket price to benefit Breast Health Sarasota.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s 

Join other Hammock Preserve residents on a Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 28th at 8:00 am at Nathan Benderson Park. Residents meeting by Tower Restrooms.

Register as an Individual and we will walk as a group.

For questions, contact Lillian Kerns at 215-803-9985 or [email protected].

Hammock Preserve HOA is providing information about this charitable event as a service to residents. Distribution of the information is not to be considered as sponsorship or endorsement. 

FOOD TRUCKS

Pick from some of the freshest seafood, sausages, meats, chicken and prepared meals.

Customers can pre-order on https://freshcatchfishco.com/pages/contact.

Questions? Call 941-276-5115. 

Registration required to attend. Please email Laura McNulty if:

• You are registered for an event but can no longer attend.
• You would like to be placed on a waitlist for an event that is at capacity.

Ladies' Luncheons

The 2nd September Ladies' Luncheon will take place at Millie's

3900 Clark Road, Sarasota on

Thursday, September 21st

at 12:30 pm.

HP Book Club

Book Club generally meets in the Barefoot Bar on the last Wednesday of the month at 3:00 pm.  If you haven't joined us yet, please feel free to come and share in the discussion. If you have any questions, please reach out to Robin Gage at [email protected]. 

HP Fishing Club

If anyone is interested in joining, please contact Charlie Moran at 516 427 3951 or

[email protected].

HP Walks

Please click on this flyer If you are interested in signing up to walk with other HP residents.

Contact Ellen Robinson at [email protected] if you have any questions.

HP Lady Lob-stars

Just click on this flyer If you are interested in signing up to play pickleball with other HP ladies.

Contact Laura Cantor at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Water Aerobics

Tennis

Open Play Tennis will resume after October 1st. To use the tennis courts, please make a reservation through Reservemycourt.com.

Local & Surrounding Area Attractions

Looking for something to do? Visit our Hammock Preserve Web Site for a list of area attractions including activities that have been recommended by our residents! 

Maria Foglio

Pete Castillo

Mark Casalinova

Casey Stengel

Paul Eklund

President

Vice President

Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

[email protected]

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Pictured above from left to right are Mark Casalinova, Paul Eklund, Maria Foglio, Casey Stengel, and Pete Castillo.

Hours of Operation

Office: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Monday - Thursday

Friday by appointment only

Clubhouse: 5 am - midnight

Fire Pit: 8 am - 10 pm

Pool, Spa, Dog Park, & Fishing Pier: Dawn to Dusk

Sport Courts: 7 am - 10 pm

Hammock Preserve

on Palmer Ranch



5584 Eagle Creek Road

Sarasota, FL 34238

P 941.922.6822

F 941.922.6821

E [email protected]

www.hammockpreserve.net

Castle Resident Services at 1.800.337.5850

Sarasota County Non-Emergency 941.316.1201