LACDD NEWS By Christine Wells, LA (LW) CDD Community Director (cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com) May is National Military Appreciation Month and this is a great time to honor current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of freedom. See page 27 for information on a special Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony hosted by Lake Ashton Veterans Association (LAVA) and other ways to support our Military and Veterans. The 2nd Annual Summer Concert Series kicks off in May. You don't want to miss this series of concerts and events at Lake Ashton. There are a total of 10 scheduled events between the Clubhouse and HFC. Come to one, come to all! Tickets are $10-$15 for each show. That is an unbeatable deal! See back cover for more details. In April, volunteers were recognized for all of their work throughout the year with an event hosted at the Health and Fitness Center. Thank you to all the sponsors that donated to ensure this event was a success! Art's Golf Cars, Florida Pest Control, Horizon Wealth Planning, Miller's Central Air, Operation Paint, Pool & Patio, Snowbird Heating and Cooling, WCM Construction and Roofing, and Water's Edge of Lake Wales. LACDD Supervisors and Staff wish those leaving Lake Ashton for the Summer safe travels. Residents staying at Lake Ashton for the summer should plan to attend the Hurricane Preparation Program with staff from Polk County Fire Rescue providing resources for the severe weather season. This will be part of Monday Coffee June 2 at 9 a.m. in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Supervisors met on April 14 and approved several projects to take place over the next several months. A wrap up report was sent out on April 21, via email. A not to exceed amount of $7,650 was approved to repair two sections of concrete pathways on hole number 10 on the East Golf Course. This also includes some erosion control along a pond bank on hole number 12 on the East Golf Course. A not to exceed amount of $20,292 was approved to conduct erosion control along a pond bank on hole number 4 on the East Golf Course. A quote was approved for $150,178.15 to repave Turnberry Lane from the intersection of Berwick Drive to the intersection of Waterford Drive. A not to exceed amount of $39,471.50 was approved to install CIPP liners on 5 pipes crossing Turnberry Lane in addition to spot repairing an adjacent pipe with a mechanical sleeve. 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 The Fiscal Year 2026 (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026) was discussed. Two budgets will be presented at the Board of Supervisors meeting May 12. One will show what the budget would look like with a $100 increase to assessments. One will show what the budget would look like with no increase to assessments. There will be a Joint CDD Meeting following the LACDD meeting. All residents are encouraged to attend. Please visit lakeashtoncdd.com for meeting information including minutes of past Board meetings, agendas, and the preliminary budget that was included in the April agenda packet.
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