In August, Garden Patio Villas completed its 2025 annual tree trim and removal, with a special focus on the health and safety of our community’s common area trees. We were happy to welcome back Farina Tree Care, our professional arborist who has provided expert service to our senior community for many years. Farina Tree Care’s […]
For over two decades, Grace Mancuso was a Member of Garden Patio Villas—she was the heart and soul of C2-1. With sadness, we announce that Grace passed away this past month in August 2025, leaving behind a legacy that will forever shine in the hearts of her family and friends. Her radiant spirit filled every […]
When you buy a villa in Garden Patio Villas 55+ community, you own a restricted deed. Common area is owned by the Association. Members do not own Association land. A Restricted Deed, requires an Owner to follow the Declarations,also known as covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs). These provisions are attached to a property’s deed that […]
Question: What is a late HOA fee in Florida? Answer: Florida Statutes 720 addresses late fees as well as our Governing Documents. Garden Patio Villa’s Governing Documents also states late fees are applied after 10 days of a grace period. The HOA fee is due on the first of the month. If payment comes in […]
If you live in a Homeowners Association (HOA), you’ve likely heard the term “reserves.” But what exactly are HOA reserves, what are they for, and what are the rules around spending them? Let’s dive into this aspect of Garden Patio Villa’s financial health. What Exactly Are HOA Reserves? HOA reserves are essentially a dedicated savings […]
Question: Why Should You Avoid Probate? Answer: Many times in our Garden Patio Villas community, we see villas that have to go into probate when a member passes away. Many times, this brings a lot of problems to their family members or loved ones! Why should you avoid probate? Probate occurs when you have no […]
Garden Patio Villas had a wonderful event called “Medicare 101” on May 6, 2025! It was a free event held at our Clubhouse for all our Members. A Representative, Joan Smith, came to our clubhouse to speak to our community. Approximately 10 people attended and enjoyed a wonderful evening learning about some of the benefits […]
The responsibilities of the Maintenance Coordinator consists of manual labor, vendor interaction plus great communication with the Board. The Maintenance Coordinator position is paid $150/month to take care of some simple manual tasks in addition to be the liaison between our vendors and the Board of Directors. This paid/volunteer position must also be able to […]
We sadly announce that Robert Kellerman lost his battle with cancer in May 2025. He dealt with several medical issues and continued to persevere through difficult times. He was a Member of Garden Patio Villas for a little over 10 years and lived at villa C8-7. Robert Kellerman, a man of adventure, curiosity, and wisdom, passed away […]
