Hillsborough County is offering a program to help homeowners with minor sidewalk repairs. Applications are open until June 30 or the funding is expended. All applications and photos must be submitted online. Homeowners can receive funding once every three years. To be eligible for repairs, the raised sidewalk must be a trip hazard with more than ¼” between panels, inclines of more than 3”, or sunken areas with active pooling of water of more than ½”.
 
Click the link to see all the criteria and to submit your application online.
https://hcfl.gov/residents/property-owners-and-renters/roads-and-sidewalks/sidewalk-repair-partnership-program

We are looking for volunteers for a board member position and ACC committee members. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please contact our management company, McNeil Management Services. Thank you! 

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has stated that Hillsborough County residents can only water their lawns one designated day a week beginning 1 December 2023. Residents can water their lawns either before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. on their designated day.     
 
Your watering day schedule:   
• Addresses ending with a 0 or 1 can water on Mondays.   
• Addresses ending with a 2 or 3 on Tuesdays.   
• Addresses ending with a 4 or 5 on Wednesdays.   
• Addresses ending with a 6 or 7 on Thursdays.   
• Addresses ending with an 8 or 9 and common areas on Fridays.     

Our management company, McNeil Management, has a new Homeowner Portal for all owners to access on their website. To pay your dues, submit alteration applications, submit an Enforcement Request Form, change your mailing address, and more, please register to access your account at https://mcneilmsi.com/. 

Hillsborough County and HCSO have resources to help residents deal with issues that are not covered by your HOA and property management team. Some examples include civil nuisances (such as noise or inadequate pet maintenance), criminal matters, trespassing, traffic matters, parking of vehicles on county-owned roads, etc., which must be addressed with the appropriate county agencies. Click here to learn more about these helpful resources.  

Residents are reminded there's no fishing or cast netting in the retention ponds. Fish and Wildlife Services has been alerted and those in violation may be given a citation.

Alligators are a natural species in Florida, including our Lakeshore Ranch community. Unless the alligator shows signs of aggression, they should be left alone because when one is removed, often another one will come in and take its place. While the first sighting of an alligator may be startling to some, it's possible to live in harmony with alligators by following a few simple steps. This short video from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) explains these steps and what to do should removal be necessary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxoSB9Ka4ec

The county is now recommending a 16' clearance height of tree branches that hang over the street to accommodate larger trash pickup vehicles. Branches scrape the trucks, damaging their paint, and can break, causing a hazard to pedestrians and drivers. If your oak tree extends over the sidewalk, it should be trimmed up to at least an 8' clearance, and 16' over the street. Click here for information on how to properly prune trees.