Property Manager Updates
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Greetings Residents,
The weather was beautiful this week! We welcomed back several returning residents. Many projects are getting completed or about to begin. The best news was the install of our new gas heaters.
The holiday party at Stoneybrook is almost full in case you have not yet registered!
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This week:
- The new gas heaters were installed!
- The Board of Directors' Budget meeting was held Thursday, November 2nd at 5:30pm.
- A vendor repaired stucco in 2 locations near the main entrance.
- Air conditioning units at the clubhouse and guardhouse underwent preventative maintenance.
- Our gate vendor checked on the South entrance gate which is once again stuck open and believes they have identified a solution which requires some new parts to be installed soon.
- Timer 3 controlling irrigation on Rain Lily Court was repaired and will be checked again next week.
This week and beyond:
- The pickleball net for the South court will be replaced.
- The electrical lines for two new electric pool heaters will be installed Wednesday, November 15th. We will be closing off a couple of parking spaces and South pedestrian access to the pool and back end of the North tennis court for safety. This process is expected to be loud!
- The guardhouse will be painted in November.
- A new reserve study will be available for download late November.
- The HOA office will be closed November 23 - 24
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Thank you, Ashley Giasone | |
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We need the following Volunteers
Holiday Decor - 5 volunteers on Wednesday, November 8 and/or Monday November 13th, from approx. 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 4pm. Help us hang our new holiday decor to be lit the day after Thanksgiving! Volunteers do not have to be available both days or both times.
Ballot Counting - 3 volunteers on Thursday, November 16 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Insurance Committee - we will soon be shopping rates from carriers. We invite anyone with experience to become a part of this process.
Those interested please contact Ashley at [email protected]
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Vote & Correction to Ballot Explanation
We would like to make an important correction to the number of votes required to pass Proposition 1. On page 2 of the ballot explanation, we incorrectly stated that 2/3 of voters must vote in favor to pass the proposed Amended Bylaws. The correct figure to pass the proposed Amended Bylaws is 51% of voters present in-person or by proxy.
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There are 3 ways to submit your proxy and ballot between now and November 16.
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Electronic via GetQuorum. This option is eligible for those who have provided consent to vote at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Electronic voting will close Thursday November 16 at 11:59am.
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By paper ballot/proxy. Must be received by Thursday, November 16 by 4:30pm
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In-person at the beginning of the meeting on Thursday, November 16 at 5:30pm.
The Board of Directors is recommending a vote of
"IN FAVOR" for Propositions 1 & 2.
If you previously consented to electronic voting and can't located your unique email from [email protected], please contact the HOA office as soon as possible. We can also print paper ballots and documents for anyone upon request.
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Board of Directors' Budget Meeting
The Board of Directors' Budget Meeting was on Thursday, November 2nd at 5:30pm in-person and via Zoom.
A link to the video recording of the Zoom meeting is below.
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Hammock Hub
CLICK HERE to view the electronic version of the November Hammock Hub.
Printed copies are available in the clubhouse.
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Palmer Ranch Newsletter
CLICK HERE to view the electronic version of November On The Ranch Newsletter brought to you by the Palmer Ranch Master Property Owners Association.
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Upcoming Lifestyle Events | |
~ See below for Flyers & Information of our Upcoming Events ~ | |
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Schedule* for the week of November 6
Trimming
North end of Eagle Creek Rd, Hidden Hammock Court,
Sun Bonnet Blvd, South end of exterior Honore Ave wall
Weeding
North end of Eagle Creek Rd, Hidden Hammock Court, Clubhouse, SOuth end of extieror Honore Ave wall
Edging/Mowing
Next mowing and edging will occur the week of 11/6.
*Schedule subject to change pending weather
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. | |
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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.
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If you desire to have certain planting(s) not trimmed, please secure blue flagging tape around the planting(s) is a visible area. | |
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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.
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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!
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Virtual Guard (New Gate Company)
We have put together a guide for accessing your account and utilizing the Virtual Guard (vGates) portal.
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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.
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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.
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Dance Party
Join us in the Clubhouse on Saturday, November 11th
from 7:00 - 11:00 pm for a great night of music and dancing!
DJ Intel will be here to play music from all decades!
Cost is $10 per resident.
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Join us at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club on
Friday, December 1st from 6:00 to 10:00 pm for a Holiday Party!
From 6-8 pm, will be an open bar with house wine, liquor & domestic beer (with an upcharge for call or premium).
Choice of entree in a 3 course meal, DJ music, and dancing.
Open to 2 Adults per Hammock Preserve household, 21 years and older.
Cost is $85 per resident.
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King Fisher Fleet Holiday Sunset and Lights Cruise
Hammock Preserve Residents are cruising as a group on Saturday, December 9th from 5:00-7:00 pm for the Sunset / Christmas Light Canal Cruise Combo.
Book directly with King Fisher Fleet to join in! They recommend booking early for this popular cruise.
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MEN'S BREAKFAST &
LADIES' LUNCHES
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Registration required to attend. Please email Laura McNulty at
[email protected] if you are registered for an event but can no longer
attend or you would like to be placed on a waitlist for an event that is at capacity.
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Men's Breakfast
Friday, November 10th
at 9:00 am at
Skillets Sarasota / Oaks Plaza
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Ladies' Luncheon
Friday, November 10th and Thursday, November 16th
at 12:30 pm at
Dockside Waterfront Grill, Venice
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Fresh Catch: 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.
Other Food Trucks arriving in October! See flyers below.
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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].
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HP Fishing Club
If anyone is interested in joining, please contact Charlie Moran at 516 427 3951 or
[email protected].
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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.
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HP Motorcycle Riders
We will start our rides one morning per month at the clubhouse parking lot. Routes and times TBD.
To Join a Ride:
Contact Tim Hanewich
941-724-4761 [email protected].
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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.
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Other Events Over the Next Week | |
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Tennis
Open Play Tennis will resume after January 1st 2024. To use the tennis courts, please make a reservation through Reservemycourt.com.
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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!
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Maria Foglio
Pete Castillo
Mark Casalinova
Casey Stengel
Paul Eklund
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President
Vice President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
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Pictured above from left to right are Mark Casalinova, Paul Eklund, Maria Foglio, Casey Stengel, and Pete Castillo. | |
Castle Group Support Team
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Ashley Giasone
Property Manager
[email protected]
941-922-6822
Monday-Friday*
8:30am - 4:30pm
*Friday by appt. only
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Laura McNulty
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
941-922-6822
Generally Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
8:30am - 4:30pm
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Brian Schmidt
Maintenance Technician
941-922-6822
Generally Monday/Wednesday
7:30am - 4:00pm
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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
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Hammock Preserve
on Palmer Ranch
5584 Eagle Creek Road
Sarasota, FL 34238
P 941-922-6822
F 941-922-6821
24 Hrs 800-337-5850
E [email protected]
www.hammockpreserve.net
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