Seasons at Bonita Springs Newsletter - January 5, 2024

Seasons Calendar

TONIGHT! First Friday Social in the Clubhouse 6 - 7:30 pm

Vesta Town Hall Meeting - January 9 from 6 - 8 pm

HOA Board Meeting - January 11 (second Thursday of every month) 7 pm

Landscape Committee - January 12 at 3 pm

Trivia Night - January 17 at 7 pm

HOA Board Meeting with Counsel - January 17 - Closed meeting 3 - 5 pm

Better than a Bistro-January 18/every other Thursday from 10 - 1 in the parking lot

Community Dinner and Potluck Wine Tasting - January 21 RSVP and fee required

Book Club - first Wednesday each month at 6:30 pm

Mah Jongg - Tuesdays from 2 - 4 pm

.All community and private events must be approved.

If the room is not reserved, it is open to all residents.

Click here to check the calendar, find more information, and see updates.

First Friday Seasons Socials

These are causal meet and greet BYOB events that take place on the

first Friday of every month from 6 - 7:30 in the Clubhouse.

These socials are open to all residents, no RSVP needed.

A great place to meet new neighbors!

While there is no "official" event scheduled tonight,

Seasons residents are encouraged to gather in the clubhouse

for our monthly casual meet up with neighbors.

Seasons Social Committee

The social committee is gathering steam and will post

more events soon!

A planning meeting will be calendared for next week. All residents who are interested in joining the committee and/or volunteering are welcome to attend.

The committee will put out a call for hosts of the First Friday Socials,

which take place the first Friday each month from 6 - 7:30.

Seasonal Lights & Holiday Decorations

must be removed annually, no later than January 21

Section 250

Seasons at Bonita Community Association, Inc.

Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Guidelines, Community Rules and Restrictions

Please contact the Vesta after hours number for urgent issues

239-947-4552

Vesta

Management Change

John Rowland is the Interim Property Manager and can be reached at 239-947-4552 x.933, or by email: [email protected]. Please direct landscaping inquiries to Juniper, not Vesta (see below).

Please expect updates from Vesta. Thank you for your patience while we work through this turn of events. Vesta is monitoring any email being sent to Bridget Wilkins as that email address is still active.  

Please note these additional contacts for faster processing and kindly allow 24-36 hours for a response to phone calls and emails.  

Admin: 239-947-4552 

Please send inquiries and forward ARC applications not completed online to this email address: [email protected]

Parking Passes: Patrice Murphy 239-947-4552 ext. 921

[email protected]

Account balances or payments, please contact accounts receivable: Diana Milne at 239-947-4552 ext. 927

[email protected]

Community Association Manager: John Rowland  239-947-4552 ext. 933

[email protected]

Operations Manager: Carina Sheffield  239-573-3225 ext. 360

[email protected]

Regional General Manager: Samie Mannina  239-947-4552 ext. 194

[email protected]

THIS WEEK AT SEASONS

Repairs and Maintenance

• Two large potholes were repaired by the roundabout coming into the community, pics attached. 
• Cobwebs at the clubhouse entryway were removed
• The pavilion was pressure washed.
• Paint colors & schemes are now up on website - please check those for ARC application assistance and guidance
• Fountain vendor is aware of the fountain issues behind Sanibel Sands

Drop Box

There is now a drop box outside the HOA office if you have forms or documents you'd like to drop off when the office is closed.

Treadmill

The "broken" treadmill is now working at the fitness center. The power switch in the back was just turned off for some reason. If ever not working in the future, check the power switch to be sure it is really broken.

Gate Damage

Camera footage is pulled whenever a gate repair is needed due to damage by people and cars - if you break it, expect to pay for it!

If there is a gate malfunction, please contact the Vesta after hours number FIRST.

Seasons HOA Board Priorities

• Evaluating and stabilizing the resources at Seasons
• Focusing on turnover activities
• Developing policies and procedures
• Auditing financials and contracts
• Improving safety and security
• Developing our community's committees - interested in joining one? Let us know
• Addressing maintenance and repairs that cannot be postponed until the developer or builder has the opportunity to resolve them, such as gate operations, integrity of pool / spa facilities, and other common area issues

These tasks are crucial for the well-being and functionality of our community. As such, and with the support of the community association management team, the Board is acting in the best interest of all residents to expedite their resolution.

Once these priorities have been successfully addressed, we will revisit the discussion surrounding cell service and other property improvements. Until such time as these other priorities are addressed appropriately, other discussions have been tabled. 

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns about any issue at any time; direct communication is the best way to get accurate information.

Vesta Town Hall

January 9

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Seasons at Bonita Amenity Center

Vesta will be hosting a town hall for residents in the community. Residents and owners may be new to Florida Homeowners Associations and have questions. Attend this meeting to learn how Management and Boards work together in communities. 

Samie Mannina, Vesta's Regional General Manager, is holding this meeting to address concerns, answer questions, and manage expectations for the Board and Management as well as other vendors.  

• Agenda formats
• Florida Statute 720 requirements
• What is the Board function and what is Management function?
• What requires Board votes and what requires Resident votes?
• Pool policies 

Bring your questions!

More information and add this to your calendar here.

HOA Board Meetings

Board meetings are the only time the elected volunteers may have a working session, where Board discussions and decisions are made.

These meetings are not town halls, though community announcements and comments are included as the final agenda item.

By Florida Statute, remarks must be limited to items on the published meeting agenda:

720.303 2(b) Members have the right to attend all meetings of the board. The right to attend such meetings includes the right to speak at such meetings with reference to all designated items.

HOA board members always make decisions in the best interests of the community in adherence to statutory requirements as well as fiduciary duties and legal authority.

Florida Statute 720 and the Seasons at Bonita governing documents are an excellent source of information regarding Board powers and authority.

Do you have a question or comment for the Board? Please reach out at any time!

Looking for Forms?

Seasons policies and procedures have yet to be fully developed following the turnover from developer to owner control. Forms and processes will be revised as part of the the transition work.

ARC Application and Guidelines

ARC Pool Forms

Seasons at Bonita New Lease Application

Seasons at Bonita Sales Application

Seasons at Bonita Pool Rules

Clubhouse Reservation Form

Seasons Amenities Rules

Gate Registration Form

These forms are posted on the Vesta site - just click here!

Engineering Firm Recommendation Presentation

Approved Pool Rules

Seasons HOA Board

November 9 Meeting Minutes



Minutes are always approved at the next Board meeting and posted immediately afterward

ARC RULES

Did you know?

Section 180 Nuisances

A. Music may not be played at a level that can be heard outside of your home.

B. No homeowner shall create an annoyance to the neighborhood. Loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises will be tolerated and may be reported as noise disturbances to Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

Activities that may constitute a noise disturbance include, but are not limited to the following:

1. loud music, television or parties
2. sounding of horns and whistles for an unreasonable period of time, other than as a danger warning
3. yelling, shouting, singing, etc. other than at normal conversation levels after 11 pm
4. barking, howling, whining, screeching of animals
5. basketball or other outdoor activities after 9 pm.

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REMINDER:

OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RENTERS' VIOLATIONS!

Pickleball and Tennis Players

Court hours at Seasons are from 7 am - 10 pm

Gates are programmed to limit access and lights go off at 10;

please be courteous and limit play to established hours

PEDESTRIAN GATE

On foot? You can get out - and get back in - but you need to know the code! The pedestrian gate code is C2380

RENTAL RULES. Ignorance is no excuse. Know and follow all requirements when renting your property, including the minimum number of days (30). All listings should clearly state this. The maximum number of rentals is 4 a year, and deposits, approvals and all other requirements must be met.

Rental sites and online forums are being monitored and all violations are addressed.

OWNERS WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR VIOLATIONS BY RENTERS. Please reminder renters of community rules, such as parking and nuisances (including LOUD noises).

CONTACTS



Seasons Community Website - Click Here

www.vestapropertyservices.com

ALL AFTER HOUR CALLS/EMERGENCIES 

Please call Vesta Property Services @  239-947-4552.  

Please be sure to leave a detailed message with the after hours call center and the right person will be notified. 

If it is not an emergency,

please expect a return call within 24 hours after the office reopens.