Garden Patio Villas got new Clusia Bushes on Lemon Tree Lane and replaced the old bushes that were there for decades! Just Call James has done our landscaping before, so we used him again in September 2024. He did an excellent job! The landscaping of new bushes on Lemon Tree was thoughtfully planned out and […]
Question: What is the difference between HOAs and Condos? Answer: HOAs (Homeowners Associations) are homes and condos are apartment-like. Both are restricted by different state laws and always by their own Governing Documents. In Florida, Homeowners Associations are also subject to Chapter 720, Florida Statutes. Condominiums are also subject to Chapter 718, Florida Statutes. Some […]
Garden Patio Villas had their 2024 tree trim and removal completed in August this year. Farina Tree Care provides us with professional care to trim trees for hurricanes in addition to showing us which trees are diseased or problematic. Take a look at these before and after photos of a palm at the end of […]
Homeowners Associations have common elements. What are they? Garden Patio Villas‘ common elements are villa and community areas that belong to all owners. Our common elements include and are not limited to: What Do Common Elements Mean For Owners? Garden Patio Villas Association maintains the same standard throughout the community so that the appearance looks nice […]
In sunny South Florida, where tropical fruit trees flourish, rodents can lurk around the corner. Iguanas, raccoons, mice, squirrels and other animals find your juicy fruits and leafy branches just as tempting as you do, making pest control a crucial part of enjoying your bountiful harvest. Fruit tree problems: When you plant a fruit tree […]
Garbage, Recycle and Bulk Pickup The city of Margate is uses Republic Services for garbage, recycle and bulk pickup. Members should continue to use the green bin for trash (collected twice each week) and the blue bin for recycling (collected once per week). For specific items allowed or not allow, you can view the Margate/Republic […]
Question: What are my property boundaries at Garden Patio Villas? Answer: Garden Patio Villas was built in 1977. There were 5 different villa variations that were built by the Developer. The property boundaries of each villa is 40 feet wide by 66 feet long. Owners have 40 feet width. (side to side) Exceptions include villas […]
Garden Patio Villas had a “Listening Session” with Juli Van Der Meulen on June 25, 2024 at 7PM. She invited the community and everyone was welcome to attend. She had coffee and Dandee Donuts and wanted to hear what residents liked or disliked about Margate; changes, improvements, frustrations, etc… Juli gave us her background and […]
Having a will does not eliminate the need for your loved ones to go through the process of probate. In Florida, there is a process loved ones must go through unless you have a trust or a lady bird deed. So what is the process of probate in Florida and is it a big deal? […]