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Melwood Oaks Summer 2026 Newsletter

7/12/2026       

A Message from Your Board! 


Happy Summer, Melwood Oaks neighbors!

Your HOA Board has been hard at work making improvements throughout our community. We've already held three Board meetings this summer and approved several exciting projects, including:

  • 🏊 New pool chairs

  • 🌿 A new lawn maintenance company, TruScapes

  • 📋 Updated HOA violation fines


IMPORTANT UPCOMING ITEMS/EVENTS:

🚗 Community Speed Table Survey – We Need Your Input!

At the upcoming HOA meeting, the Board will vote on whether to install speed tables in our community.

What Are Speed Tables?

Unlike traditional speed bumps, speed tables are:

  • Approximately 3–3½ inches high

  • 10–22 feet long

  • Designed to slow vehicles to 15–20 mph

  • More comfortable for emergency vehicles, school buses, and service vehicles

  • According to the Federal Highway Administration, speed tables are among the most emergency-friendly traffic calming devices available.


🗳️PLEASE Complete the Survey on Speed Tables-- One survey response per household

  • Scan the QR code below using the camera on your mobile device or follow the link below

    https://forms.gle/Q2dmeCWdLM5qUrjv9

  • Choose YES or NO to share your opinion on the adding of speed tables

  • Survey closes August 16, 2026

🎨 Community Exterior Painting Project

One of the largest improvement projects in our community is coming this fall!

  • Exterior painting will enhance the appearance of our neighborhood while helping protect and maintain property values

What Homeowners Need to Do Now

  • It is the homeowners responsibility to inspect your home and complete the following before painting begins

    • 🌿 Trim bushes and shrubs away from exterior walls

    • 🧱 Repair any major stucco

Tentative Timeline

  • Painting is currently scheduled to begin late October through early November

  • A community paint color survey will be included in our next newsletter and posted on the website



ANNOUNCEMENTS and REMINDERS:


🌿 Welcome Tru-Scapes!

  • We are excited to welcome TruScapes as our new lawn maintenance provider

  • Weekly Lawn Service every Monday during the rainy season

  • Please move lawn furniture, decorations, hoses, and other items before Monday mornings so crews have full access

  • Community Pruning

    • The first neighborhood pruning is scheduled for August

  • Questions?


🏡 Property Maintenance Reminders

The most common community improvement opportunities are:

  • Fences that need power washing

  • House numbers that are not black

  • Need help?

    • Your HOA Board is happy to answer questions or recommend dependable contractors.


🗑️ Bulk Trash Reminder

  • Bulk trash pickup is the FIRST WEDNESDAY of every month

  • Please place items at the curb only during the approved collection period.


📋 Reporting County Code Violations

  • Unsafe conditions or possible Manatee County code violations should be reported directly to Manatee County Code Enforcement.

  • ☎️ Call 941-748-2071 or 311

  • 📧 Email: code.enforcement@mymanatee.org

  • You will be asked to include, your name, address and a brief description of the alleged violation

  • Every report receives a response from Code Enforcement


📅 Join Us at the Next HOA Meeting

  • Tuesday, August 18, 2026 6:30pm Palm View Baptist Church

  • We'll review community updates, discuss ongoing projects, and vote on the proposed Speed Tables.

  • Your participation makes a difference, and we hope to see you there!


Thank you for your continued cooperation and for helping make Melwood Oaks a beautiful, friendly, and safe neighborhood.


Your HOA Board


 
 
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