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Our community website was developed to serve as an informative resource for both our neighborhood and our local community. Please feel free to contact us with your comments and suggestions.

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~ Upcoming Events ~
Bette Vance's 80th Birthday Party
Sunday, May 20th, 2012 6 PM on English Silver Way
Please join us in celebrating the 80th Birthday for one of the first Vineyards residents. Cake and drinks will be provided. Please bring a dish to share.

     
~ Neighborhood News ~
Basketball Hoops
The Westchase voting members have asked the Westchase Wow to post an online poll relating to basketball hoops in Westchase.  Please take a few minutes to voice your opinion by voting at www.westchasewow.com.  Thanks.
 
Pressure Washing
We have scheduled the neighborhood wide pressure washing of common areas to begin on Tuesday, April 10th.  Our vendor, Rainmaker, is offering to clean driveways for $15 and walkways for $5.  Please contact Rainmaker at rainmakerclean@yahoo.com as soon as possible if you are interested in having your personal property pressure washed.
 
Easter Egg Hunt
Thank you to the social committee for a wonderful Easter Egg Hunt!
 
Annual Meeting - Sunday, March 25th at 5 PM
The annual meeting and elections will take place on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 5 PM at the Westchase Swim and Tennis Center on Countryway Blvd.  Please watch for the meeting notice and proxy card/ballot in the mail over the next couple of weeks.  If you are unable to attend the meeting, please make sure to return a signed proxy in order to establish quorum and to make sure your vote counts.  We will once again place on the ballot the proposal to change painting requirement from once every five (5) years to every seven (7) years.  Were just eight votes short of passing the proposal last year!
 
Vineyards Brochure
Thanks to a several original owners (Siegenthalers, Ms. Griffin, and the B family, among others), we are pleased to present a copy of the original Vineyards sales brochure.  The brochure contains pictures and floor plans of each model built in the Vineyards.  Enjoy.
Part 1 of 2      Part 2 of 2
 
Frequently Asked Questions
Please follow the FAQ link to address many questions about the Vineyards. 

Painting - Round 2
Has it already been five years?  Yes.  The second round of exterior home painting is upon us.  In compliance with the Vineyards governing documents, residents must paint the exterior of their homes at least every five years.  There was a proposal to change the rules from every five to every seven years, but it fell short of the number of votes required to pass.  Therefore, the five year rule is still in effect.

Share Your Opinions!
The Vineyards is over 10 years old and our homes are beginning to show their age.  Many of our neighbors are beginning to replace major moving parts, which involves significant dollars (e.g., air conditioning, garage doors, etc.).  We are always looking for opinions before making a major expenditure.  Therefore, we have started a thread on your exprience with vendors.  Please click this link to add your opinions.  The rules are simple.  Please share your experience, both good and bad, and support your opinion with FACTS.  This thread is meant to help your neighbors make their choices when reinvesting in their homes.  Thanks.

Vineyards on Facebook
Please click here to join the Vineyards Group on Facebook.

Stop Dumping Trash in the Conservation Areas Please!
The conservation areas surrounding the Vineyards are generally protected wetlands.  Dumping trash, tree/shrub cuttings, and building materials is strictly prohibited by the Vineyards, Westchase and Florida LAW. Please use the weekly trash pick up to dispose of your trash. Thank you.

New Gate Locks
The Vineyards recently installed new locks on the front gate and pool doors.  The gate code was inserted in your mailboxes.  If you did not receive the letter, the code is available on the Vineyards "Message Board".  Please click the link to the left.  Please do not distribute the gate code.  Thank you.

PARKING!!!
Residents, please remember that resident parking is NOT permitted on the streets or alleyways.  Residents must park ALL vehicles in their garage or driveways.  If you have a temporary guest (e.g., friends in town, kids home from college for the summer, etc.), please apply for a guest pass.  Otherwise, the vehicle may be subject to violations.  Click this link for the Parking Guidelines document.  Thank you.
 
Be Aware of Snakes!
A Vineyards resident was recently bit by a snake on the leg after stepping into some bushes on Spring Garden Way.  Please remember that we live adjacent to numerous wetlands, which are common breeding grounds for certain venomous snakes, especially the Water Moccasin/Cottonmouth.  Parents, please be aware of your children's surroundings. Please refer to the following links for more information and pictures that will help you identify dangerous snakes: (1) http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW229 (2) http://ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu/ven_snake_info.shtml (3) http://ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu/pdfs/cottonmouth.pdf

Common Area Landscaping
Landscaping in the common areas is maintained by our commercial grounds management company, Davey.  Residents should not perform any landscaping alternations in these areas, as the Vineyards Board and Property Manager provide guidance to address certain areas and special circumstances.  If you would like a common area issue addressed, please send a communication in the "Contact Us" link.  Once again, please do not cut, trim, remove or add any plants, shrubs or trees to the Vineyards common areas.  Thank you for your cooperation.


~ The Helpful Neighbor ~

Please Register for More Features
Our website is back! After a long absence, the Vineyards website has returned with many new features. Please click the Register link at the top left of the home page. This will provide you access to the Message Board and Classified Ads sections of the website. Your information will be maintained on this website and will only be used by the Vineyards Homeowners Association for critical neighborhood communications.

Pick Up After Your Dog
Many Vineyards residents are proud owners of dogs. However, many Vineyards residents have not been picking up after their dogs recently. Residents have observed an increase in the number of dog droppings throughout the neighborhood, especially by the lake. Picking up after your dog is not an option, it is mandatory.

Recycling

Please help contribute to the Hillsborough County recycling program. Pick-up is typically Monday morning. It is very easy to recycle as the county takes most paper products, as well as glass, aluminum, metal (i.e., canned soup), etc.  Click this link to review the "Do's and Don'ts of Recycling".

Mailbox Maintenance
Owners are responsible for repairing and replacing mailboxes. Please contact the following company for replacement or repair: Creative Mailbox & Sign Designs, 300 Mears Blvd., Oldsmar, FL, (813) 818-7100. Complete double replacement including posts, delivery and installation costs $476.15. Mailboxes costs $34.55 per mailbox, with a $35.00 delivery and installation fee.

Speed Limit
Please be safe and obey the traffic rules of our village. This includes the 15 MPH speed limit and driving the correct way on one way streets.

Parking
Please be reminded that both Westchase and Vineyards rules prohibit resident parking on the streets.  Residents must park their cars in their garage or driveways at all times.  Thank you for your cooperation.