Tuesday, April 29, 2008

FYI for Preston Hollow Residents 4/28/08 thru 5/9/08

People from the Hernando County Utilities Department will be in our neighborhood for the next week or so. They will be locating and marking where their water valves are in our subdivision. The could call code enforcement if someone is watering when they shouldn't be.

Thanks to Bob Cooper for the tip.

Friday, April 25, 2008

United Communites Meeting this Monday 4/28 everyone is welcome to attend

April 2008

The General Membership Meeting of United Communities of Hernando County will be held on Monday, April 28, at seven o'clock in the evening. The meetings are held at Oak Hill Hospital in the Medical Offices Building-C on the fourth floor.

The guest speaker for the evening will be Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite. Congresswoman Brown-Waite will be speaking on current issues facing Hernando County residents. After her presentation there will be a question and answer period.

Please come and join us and learn something new.

Please encourage your fellow members to come to UCHC meetings. A wealth of information is always available that can be helpful in the operation of your association.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

FYI About Maintaining Your Florida Lawn and Landscape

BROOKSVILLE

Learn best ways to manage your lawn

A free class, Maintaining Your Florida Lawn and Landscape, will be presented at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service, 19490 Oliver St.

Participants will learn the best management practices for irrigation, fertilization and pest control.

Registration is required. Call 754-4433.

Spring Cleaning and Sprucing Up of Common Area's have begun.





We would like to thank the Company that did such great work for us.

Reed's Pressure Cleaning
25461 Croom Rd
Brooksville, FL 34601-5003

Phone: (352)799-1588
Cell: (352) 585-3003

From the Preston Hollow Board of Directors

April 18, 2008

Preston Hollow Board of Directors Spring Update

Recently we’ve heard questions and comments about Preston Hollow, in some cases critical. We felt it appropriate to address these and to also share current news concerning our Association and activities planned for the remainder of the year.

One of the questions was “What do the members get for their dues”? Attached is the Treasure’s report that was provided at our March 18th homeowners’ meeting. This new format provides greater detail on the Association’s income and expenses. Our Treasurer, Margaret Greco, reported that we had sixteen property owners who were still delinquent in paying this year’s dues. That’s basically one out of every six-property owners. If an owner remains delinquent, the association incurs additional administrative expenses to issue subsequent warnings and attorney’s fees when necessary associated with the filing of a property lien. Since the last meeting, the number has reduced to five whom yet to pay. The subsequent reminder notices were mailed to these five, which is an additional and unnecessary expense that the members shoulder.

We’ve also received unfavorable comments concerning the deterioration of our entranceway, especially the lawn areas bordering Preston Hollow Drive as it connects to County Line Road. Our lawn care company has fertilized the grass and we’re replacing the damaged areas with new sod. The irrigation system zones have been repaired to ensure balanced and thorough watering when it’s permissible to do so. The entranceway is Hernando County property and we cannot restrict drivers who park or turn around on the grassy area, run over sprinkler heads or use it as their personal trash dump. We can ask those drivers who are parked in this area to move their vehicle but recommend using an approach that is non-confrontational. Additional plantings and color will be added at the base of the large entranceway signs now that the signs have been pressure-cleaned and painted.

Next week the common area sidewalks that border all three retention zones will be pressure-cleaned by a pressure-washing company. Based upon a homeowner comment, this is also a great time of the year for each property owner to check the cleanliness of his or her own sidewalks and driveway and pressure-wash where necessary. An informal inventory recently taken revealed numerous sidewalks and driveways that requires attention.

The 43 crepe myrtle trees that bracket Preston Hollow Drive are in need of attention. We’re exploring ways to have them replaced either through a state or local extension service or a homeowner “adopt-a-tree” program.

Another project this year involves homeowner lawns and groundskeeping. We’ve notified eight owners that their lawns have noticeably deteriorated. Even though we’re on mandated water restrictions, we are fortunate that above-average rainfall has fallen so far this year and hope that continues. In the meantime, this is a great time of the year to get our homesteads in shape for spring. With falling home values, it’s in all of our best interests to protect our investments.

Lastly is a request to provide a household email address for use by the homeowners’ association in lieu of a stamp when sending out newsletters. Using email where we are able will reduce our postage expenses. Please forward your email address to our Secretary, Susan Goebels, at goebels@tampabay.rr.com.

Regards:

Preston Hollow Board of Directors

2008 Hurricane Expo - "Mitigate in 2008"
MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2008 Hurricane Expo
April 22, 2008

Hernando County Emergency Management in cooperation with Weeki Wachee Springs, Hernando Today / Tampa Tribune, WFLA Channel 8 and the American Red Cross will host a fun-filled family-oriented Hurricane Expo at Weeki Wachee Springs on Saturday, May 31st from 9 AM – 2 PM.

Admission to Weeki Wachee Springs will be free that day for the Expo and the River Boat Ride, Mermaid Shows, & Animal shows. There will also be music, games and face painting for kids, contests and lots more! Food and cold drinks will be available.

WFLA News Channel 8 Meteorologist Steve Jerve will discuss how families can be prepared for the upcoming hurricane season.

This year’s Expo theme is "Mitigate in 2008". There will be presentations and information available on home preparation, preparing a disaster supply kit / family plan, proper insurance coverage, and having an evacuation plan for pets and animals during severe weather.

Vendors for preparedness / home retrofit products and other personal disaster preparedness services will be available. Any vendors who would like to participate should call Cecilia Patella at 754-4083 or go to http://www.hernandocounty.us/em/AnnualExpo.htm

Come join the fun and learn about hurricanes and other hazards and how to protect your home and family.

Don’t miss the hurricane simulator and experience what a category 1 hurricane feels like!

For general information about the Hurricane Expo call Emergency Management at 754-4083 or visit our web page at: http://www.hernandocounty.us/em/

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Emergency Management www.hernandocounty.us/em/AnnualExpo.htm