PRESIDENTS CORNER

Alligators!

Eva Rey,

President of Central Viera Community Association

It’s that time of year again! And I get to use my favorite alligator meme – again!

I know I have written on this subject before, but we live in an environment that we share with our friends, the alligators. Spring is mating season, which means some extra precautions and knowledge of alligators is essential to living with them in harmony. They were, after all, here first and they deserve our respect. This means taking the time to get to know them and their habits a little bit better. And, not to scare anyone, but, you all know how close we are to Lake Washington, right? Well, the largest alligator caught in Florida, based on length, was a 14-foot, 3.5-inch male found in Lake Washington in 2010. So, this just illustrates how important it is to get to know our gator neighbors.

If you’ve lived in Florida long enough, you know we share our beautiful state with some pretty incredible wildlife, including the American alligator. These prehistoric reptiles aren’t just a quirky part of our ecosystem, they’re a key part of it. With an estimated 1.3 million alligators roaming every county in the state, chances are you’ll encounter one eventually. And, now that spring has sprung, temperatures are rising, and alligator mating season approaches, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) advises us to be vigilant and exercise caution around bodies of water. Mating season in Florida typically begins in April and runs through early summer, with peak activity in May. As temperatures rise, male alligators become more vocal and territorial, often bellowing to attract females and warn off rivals. This increased activity means you’re more likely to spot alligators moving around, sometimes even crossing roads or appearing in unexpected places. It’s also when alligator encounters with people and pets are more likely to occur, making it especially important to stay alert near freshwater areas. During this time, keeping a safe distance and following FWC safety guidelines is key to coexisting peacefully with these ancient reptiles.



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CVCA MANAGEMENT UPDATE

Fair/Way Management

Tom Dillon

Phone: 321-777-7575

Fairway Management would like to remind all homeowners to sign up for their Homeowner Portal: Homeowners will be able to pay assessments, see account balances, submit ARC requests, review Association documents and receive CVCA community wide email announcements:

Fairway Management Homeowner Portal Sign Up Information:

 Creating a New Account

If you are creating a Homeowner Portal account for the first time, follow the instructions below:

1) Go to www.fairwaymgmt.com

2) Click on “Homeowner Portal / Pay Assessments”

3) Click “Sign In” at the top right

4) Click “Create Account”

5) Fill out the information on the page and click “Register” at the bottom when finished

6) The Fairway Management office will review your registration

7) Once your registration is approved, you’ll receive an email (from donotreply@cincsystem.net) with a link to create your password

8) Once you create your password, you can sign into the Homeowner Portal to pay your assessments, view Association documents, view violations, and more

• Fairway Management also has a more mobile friendly APP that anyone can download from the APP store. Fairway Mgmt
• If owners have any questions on setting up their account in the homeowner portal or APP, please contact our office 321-777-7575 and we’ll be happy to walk you through the setup.

CVCA Community Highlights:

• Unfortunately, there was a small fire at Town Center Park and those facilities are currently closed as we work through the insurance and getting the construction going. There is also some park equipment there that we will be replacing and are working on gathering those replacement quotes. We appreciate your patience as work to repair and improve the Town Center Park facilities.



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