LACDD NEWS By Christine Wells, LA (LW) CDD Community Director Long days, short nights, afternoon thunderstorms, and flowers blooming bright … summer is officially here! Many residents are taking trips to visit family and friends while others are enjoying guests at Lake Ashton. It is great to see residents proudly showing their visitors the beautiful amenities and even more enjoyable to meet those who mean so much to them. Stop by either Activities Office during operating hours to register any guests. When registering be sure to get a calendar of events so your visitors know what activities are happening during their stay. In this edition of the LA Times residents will find many options to enjoy their community. From the first ever Summer Locals Concert Series, entertainment at Charm City including karaoke and Sunday Fundays, lunch and learn events, and trivia, to a Fourth of July golf cart parade and Par 3 golf tournament, there really is something for everyone to enjoy. We hope everyone is enjoying the Summer Locals Concert Series at the Clubhouse and HFC. Staff and the Lake Ashton Activities Advisory Group are already looking at bands for next year which will feature tribute artists, so stay tuned! Lake Wales residents should have recently received a letter outlining the discussion of an increase in the operations and maintenance assessment at the July 15 Board of Supervisors meeting. This is the fee that residents see on their property tax bill that is received in October/November. The increase of $200 for the 2025 fiscal year (October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025) is the most the increase will be. It will ultimately be voted on and approved at the July 15 Board of Supervisors meeting. The budget for FY2025 will also be approved at this meeting. Residents are encouraged to attend a LACDD Board of Supervisors to express any opinions concerning the budget or other LACDD matters. Any comments on posted agenda items can be discussed at the beginning of the meeting and a "Request to Speak" form should be completed. If residents have a point of discussion regarding an item not on the agenda there is a time at the end of the meeting for those comments. At the end of the meeting residents can talk about any subject. Residents are encouraged to attend Board of Supervisor's meetings to gain first hand information regarding matters that affect the community. Contact Christine Wells at cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com with any questions. LACDD BOARD OF SUP ERVISO RS CONTA CT INF O Brenda Van Sickle, Chair 863-324-6191 brenda.vansickle@lakeashtoncdd.com Michael Costello, Vice Chair 863-875-9228 or 732-718-7431 mcostello@lakeashtoncdd.com Debby Landgrebe, Assistant Secretary 863-268-8193 dlandgrebe@lakeashtoncdd.com Steve Realmuto, Assistant Secretary 863-949-0304, steve.lacdd@gmail.com Office Hours After Monday Coffee in the Clubhouse Ballroom Supervisors, Staff, and Residents would like to thank Lloyd Howison for his valued years of service to the Lake Ashton Community. He always provided a level head and voice of reason during passionate discussions and deliberations. The Community thrived under his leadership. We wish you well, Lloyd!
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