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The Golf Hammock Board of Directors  is charged with enforcing the By-Laws and Covenants of the Golf Hammock Home Owner’s Association (GHOA).  Article VIII of the Declaration of Covenants and  Restrictions gives the GHOA the power and duty to establish rules and regulations for the maintenance of lots within the sub-division.  These rules, and there enforcement, help maintain property values and the appearance of the sub-division. Frequently the board receives complaints about property upkeep and must address issues with homeowners as part of the violation process.  

To avoid a violation here are some things Home Owners can do to ensure they remain compliant to Article VIII:

1.  Ensure your house and trim paint is not faded, peeling or moldy.

2.  Do not allow weeds to grow in your gutters.

3.  Maintain your mailbox and driveway. Distressed mailboxes and driveways are a common  

     complaint.

4.  Maintain your landscaping.  Mow the lawn weekly during the growing season, remove weeds,

     trim bushes and shrubbery, remove dead trees and limbs.

5.  Park on paved surfaces only.
6.  Don’t let you lawn die off.  Irrigate and sod your lawns to remain compliant with

     Article XXII section (8).

• Some local governments such as Hillsborough County and the cities of Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa have local ordinances with special twice-per-week schedules.
• Some local governments such as Pasco and Sarasota counties, and the cities of Dunedin, Longboat Key, Sarasota and Venice, have local ordinances that remain on one-day-per-week schedules.

Lawn Watering Days and Times

• Lawn watering is limited to no more than twice per week.
• Lawn watering days and times are as follows unless your city or county has a different  

   schedule or stricter hours in effect:

• Even addresses may water on Thursday and/or Sunday before 10 a.m. 

   or after 4 p.m.

• Odd addresses may water on Wednesday and/or Saturday before 10 a.m.

   or after 4 p.m.

• Locations without a discernable address, such as rights-of-way and common  

   areas inside a subdivision, may water on Tuesday and/or Friday before 10 a.m.

   or after 4 p.m.

• Hand watering and micro-irrigation of plants (other than lawns) can be done on any

   day and any time.

New Lawns and Plants

• New lawns and plants have a “30-30” establishment period.
• On the day of installation, watering is allowed on any day at any time.
• During the first 30 days, watering is allowed on any day during the allowable hours.
• During the second 30 days, watering is allowed three days per week: even-numbered  

   addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday; odd-numbered addresses  

   may water Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; and locations without a discernable  

   address may water on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

Reclaimed Water

• Reclaimed water remains subject to voluntary watering hours, unless restricted by the  

   local government or utility.

Fountains, Car Washing and Pressure Washing

• There are no specific restrictions on fountains, car washing and pressure washing.
• These and other water uses should be conducted as efficiently as possible, such as       

    using a shutoff nozzle on each hose to adhere to the general restriction prohibiting  

    wasteful water use.

New Trash Containers Compliance Grace Period ends.
 

Covenant Article IX. Article IX states that “No garbage, refuse or rubbish shall be kept on any lot. All areas for the deposit, storage or collection of garbage or trash shall be substantially shielded or screened from neighboring property or common areas, including the golf course.”

The Golf Hammock Board of Directors decided to delay enforcement of Article IX, for 6 months, to allow members to obtain smaller trash cans or decide themselves how to comply with the community covenants.  The grace period has now ended and violation letters will be generated to those members not complying with Article IX.

As a reminder Highlands County has created a form to  expedite the process of getting all the new Trash containers out in a timely fashion. Please be aware that it may take 2-4 weeks for response for exchanges and requests for additional carts due to the large volume of requests received.
 

If you exchange your existing cart for a smaller one there may be a charge to change to the larger size in the future.
 

Please note that when requesting additional carts payment will have to be made directly to Waste Connections of Florida.
 

For any additional services, please contact Waste Connections at 863-655-0005 or go to: hcbcc.net/departments/solid_waste/new_trash_recycling_cart_info.php

EXERCISE OF THE MONTH

STATIC STRETCHING

With so many different types of stretching techniques for improving flexibility, there tends to be confusion on the difference between these techniques and how each one is executed. To help cut through some of the confusion, the different types of stretching will be simply explained over the next couple of newsletters.

The most common stretching technique, static stretching is executed by extending the targeted muscle group to its maximal point and holding it for 30 seconds or more.
 

There are two types of static stretches:

• Active: Added force is applied by the individual for greater intensity.
• Passive: Added force is applied by an external force (e.g., partner or assistive

   device) to increase intensity.

Click here to see examples of static stretches:

DYNAMIC STRETCHING
Unlike static stretching, dynamic stretching requires the use of continuous movement patterns that mimic the exercise or sport to be performed. Generally speaking, the purpose of dynamic stretching is to improve flexibility for a given sport or activity.

An example of dynamic stretching would be a sprinter doing long, exaggerated strides to prepare for a race.

Click here to see examples of dynamic stretches:  

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

For your enjoyment…

Do you feel like something warm and filling?  Try this recipe and let us know what you think.
 

Beef Stew
 

Ingredients

• 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
• 4 cups water1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 4 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons cold water
• Add all ingredients to list

Directions

1. In a large pot or dutch oven, cook beef in oil over medium heat until brown. Dissolve bouillon in water and pour into pot. Stir in rosemary, parsley and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
2. Stir potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion into the pot. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 teaspoons cold water and stir into stew. Cover and simmer 1 hour more.

We wish you much success and bon appétit!

A complete list of Board Members can be found at https://www.ghoaonline.com/