LACDD NEWS By Christine Wells, LA (LW) CDD Community Director (cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com) The first day of Spring is March 20 and soon residents will have more daylight to enjoy the great outdoors in Lake Ashton. Try out a new outdoor activity if you haven't already. There are many outdoor activities available such as Tennis (with a brand new color coat!), Bocce, Shuffleboard, outdoor life-size chess, horseshoes, corn hole, and pickleball. While enjoying the outdoors be sure to stop and "smell the flowers". There is not a day that goes by that I don't hear someone say how lucky they are to live in such a wonderful community and they are right! Lake Ashton is amazing. There are many annual Resident activities in March and some special CDD Activities Parties. Don't miss these events outlined in the events section of the newsletter. Mardi Gras is almost here; get your tickets today. Don't miss out on the 2nd Annual Senior Expo on March 19 and Lake Ashton's Annual Car Show on March 23. Only a couple of Entertainment Series shows remain and a pool party and Ladies Day Luncheon are on the horizon! Mark the ticket on sale dates on your calendar. On February 10, LACDD (LW) Supervisors met to discuss Community matters. Several residents were in attendance as Supervisors discussed the recent security transition, pending projects and more. A wrap up of actions taken was sent via email on February 17. A joint meeting followed where the two boards addressed resident's questions regarding the current guest policy and other matters that affect the Community as a whole. Please see page 8 for an excerpt from the Joint Amenity Facilities Policies regarding guests. The full policy can be found on lakeashtoncdd.com or lakeashton2cdd.com. Budget planning for Fiscal Year 2026 (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026) begins at the Budget Workshop on March 17 at 9 am. Residents are encouraged to attend so they are part off the process from the beginning. While being in the digital age and having access to information at your finger tips is wonderful, residents should attend meetings (virtually or in person) to hear information first hand. Often times information disseminated via social media, or passed along during conversations may not be entirely factual. It is always best to get the information first hand. If you are unable to attend the meetings the summary minutes are posted on lakeashtoncdd.com. Residents that have questions can reach out to any Supervisor (contact info on this page) or myself at cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com. 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 Greg Ulrich, Assistant Secretary 863-969-7595 gulrich@lakeashtoncdd.com 2025 CITY OF LAKE WALES COMMISSION ELECTION Lake Wales residents please mark your calendar for April 1, 2025 for the next Commission election. Voting for all Lake Ashton residents that live in Lake Wales will take place in the Clubhouse Ballroom on this date from 7 am - 7 pm. Contact the Supervisor of Elections at 863-534-5888 to request a Vote-By-Mail ballot if you intend to vote as such. For more information on the City of Lake Wales Commission Election please reach out to Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk, at jnanek@lakewalesfl.gov or 863-678-4182, ext. 270. 12
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