Sunset Lakes Insider Magazine - March/April 2019

ISSUE 20 March/April 2019

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Tennis Update!

A Message from your Tennis Director, Rob Nickels

Thank you for being a part of our wonderful tennis community. It is my pleasure to provide you with our current update regarding our beautiful facility at Sunset Lakes. See you very soon!

The Courts at Sunset Lakes

We are very proud to share with you an independent report that was provided to us by Welch Tennis.

Welch Tennis Courts, Inc. is known in the tennis court construction industry as the World's Largest Builder of hartru tennis courts, the same type of courts that we have in our community. I’m very proud of all my team that assist with the excellent upkeep of the tennis facility.

Tennis Tips: For Everyday optimal play.

Always be on your toes. It’s important to be ready to move in this fast-paced game. By staying on your toes while waiting for a serve, instead of flat-footed, you’ll be able to react quicker. Keep a loose grip. If someone were to freeze you mid-swing, they should be able to easily pull the racquet from your hands. You want to keep a loose grip so that the momentum of the swing and the racquet are driving the ball, not your wrist. Use your whole body for power. Just like in other sports, you really want to bring your whole body into the movement.

Going back to the loose wrist, the power comes from the momentum, created by the total body, not just the wrist.

Interested in having your child attend a FREE trial tennis class? Call Tennis Director Rob Nickels at 786-443-3477 to schedule your child’s free introductory class.

See you at the courts very soon.

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Gym Etiquette board of directors and the Castle team for making this become a reality. I want to insure that our gym is always goal in mind, I would like to address gym etiquette.

I assume my audience possesses virtuous qualities like courtesy, responsibility and respect for others. That being said, what I hope to accomplish with this article is to empower you to tactfully modify the behavior of other gym If you see a problem in our facility, please let me know by leaving me a note, sending me an email or by all means, please come up to me in person at the gym. You may also inform the security guard of any issues. What I refer to as a problem might be a number of things such as equipment that may need repair, a gym member not replacing their weights or dumbbells to their proper location after use, someone not cleaning a piece of equipment of their residue after use, someone dropping dumbbells or weights in a careless, loud and unnecessary manner, someone speaking loudly on their cell phone or a group conversing loudly or using profane language or the four television sets on four different channels at deafening decibel levels.

Our security guards do a pretty good job of checking cards and screening people coming to the clubhouse, but we also have a responsibility as residents when using the gym. Anyone who wants access to the gym must possess a functioning photo ID card. If someone knocks on the gym door for you to let them in, you are not obligated to open the door for them and are actually subverting our security system by allowing them entry. They must have a working ID card to gain access, maybe they are not residents or their card is deactivated due to delinquencies and if we grant them access it is not fair to our residents who do live in Sunset Lakes and pay their association fees.

There are probably many more issues I could mention, but my space is limited, so let me provide some guidelines for would be offenders.

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Bring your functioning photo ID card with you.

Do not drop dumbbells or weights.

Strip bars and replace weights in proper order & proper location.

Don’t lean weight plates or bars against the wall or against other equipment, as these can fall & cause injury to others.

• Wipe down equipment after use (we do provide cleaner & paper towels).

• others by not tying up equipment or use of profanity.

Our facility is the best HOA gym that I am aware of and the adults who pay the maintenance fee would like to keep it that way. Go outside to speak on your cell phone, we don’t want to hear your conversation. Keep the volume on the television at a decent level.

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Sunset Lakes Facts

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Community Vendors’ And Visitors ‘ Access Monday- Saturday: 8:00 AM- 7:00 PM Sunday: only Comcast, ATT, DirectTV, residents with UHaul vehicles, and any emergency repair vehicle will have access to the community.

USEFUL CITY PHONE NUMBERS ...............................................................954.602.3130 ...........................................................954.602.3115 Elderly & Family Services Social Services Youth & Family Outreach Center .............954.889.2723 Sunset Lakes Senior Services ................................................954.602.3347 Multi-Service Complex ..........................................................954.889.2700 Broward County (CAA)/Financial Assistance ...................954.357.5800 United way of Broward County/211 Broward .................954.537.0211 Healthcare.gov(ObamaCare) ................................................800.318.2596 Water Billing Inquiries/Payment 602 HELP Customer Service ................................................954.602.4357 Public Safety Emergency(Police and Fire Rescue) ......................................................911 Miramar Police Department-Non-Emergency ..................954.765.4321 Miramar Police Department-Info. Line ...............................954.602.4000 ....................954.602.4801 or 4802 Broward County Hurricane Hotline .....................311 or 954.831.4000 TTY 954.831.3940 Youth and Family Activities ....................954.602.4501 Ansin Sports Complex ...........................................................954.272.1600 Coceano Youth Center/Early Childhood ...........................954.437.0415 Fairway Park .............................................................................954.602.4797 Field Permit/Pavilion Rentals .................................954.883.6884 or 5829 Lakeshore Park Tennis Complex ..........................................954.436.1953 Miramar East Aquatic Complex ............................................954.894.3133 Miramar Regional Aquatic Complex ...................................954.883.6955 Miramar Regional Park ...........................................................954.883.6950 Miramar Youth Enrichment Center......................................954.602.4780 Silver Lakes Tennis Complex .................................................954.704.4422 Silver Shores Early Childhood ..............................................954.883.5230 Sunset Lakes Community Center ........................................954.602.3340 Sunset Lakes Early Childhood ..............................................954.602.3360 Special Events ...........................................................................954.602.3319 Housing/Business Assistance Economic Development Dept. (City of Miramar) ...........954.602.3248 Broward County Property Appraisers ...............................954.357.6830 Homestead Exemptions .........................................................954.357.6830 Building Division/Code Violations ........................................954.602.3200 Planning and Zoning Division ................................................954.602.3264 HOPE Helpline (Foreclosures) ..............................888.995.HOPE(4673) Employment Human Resources ...................................................................954.602.3800 Passports .......................................................954.602.300-Opt.*7 Postal Service USPS - Customer Service ......................................................800.275.8777

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Keep in mind that furniture’s delivery, landscaping and/ or pool service work are not permitted at any time on Sunday.

Tow trucks are allowed only if requested by the homeowner which includes: • Valid Picture Driver’s License • Government Issued ID card • Current Passport • Military ID

Clubhouse Access: Sunset Lakes ID is mandatory to access the Clubhouse.

IDs are for personal use only. Residents experiencing

OPENING HOURS Gym 5:00 AM- 10:00 PM Pool Dawn to Dusk Tennis Court 8:00 AM- 10:00 PM

Parking: Residents are allowed to park on their driveway, on their own swale and in their garage.

Parking in the streets and on the grass is prohibited.

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COMMUNITY Reminders  HOA Fees are due the rst of every month and are considered late if received after the 10th.  Community mailboxes: Beautiful Mailbox Company 800-856-6983 beautifulmailbox.com  Commercial Vehicles: Please be advised that ALL commercial vehicles must enter at 186 Ave. and Miramar Pkwy.

These vehicles will not be allowed through the Isles entrance at 40th St.  ADT is now Sunset Lakes new Alarm monitoring company. Contact numbers: ADT for HOA 800-878-7806 to cancel an Alarm: 800-226-2351  Overnight parking is prohibited on any streets, lawns, or areas other than driveways and garages. All boats on trailers, commercial vehicles, and RV’s may not be parked outside of a home overnight. Boats are not permitted to be parked or stored on the shoreline overnight. Failure to comply will result in towing or legal action.  For residents use only and password protected, we have free Wi-Fi at the clubhouse and in the tennis courts area.

Clubhouse: SSL18600 - Tennis courts: Sltennis18600  Automatic External De rillator’s (AED’s) have been installed in the gym, pool deck and tennis courts. Please familiar ize yourself with their exact locations  Please be sure and pick up an Architectural Modi form from the HOA of at the clubhouse or on our website, for any exterior changes and/or additions you would like to make to your home. Architectural approval is required in order to ensure that the aesthetic value of all Sunset Lakes homes remains in accordance with the entire community.

This includes landscaping, shutters, gutters, fencing, and pools. No construction or landscaping crews are allowed on Sundays. Non-compliance of the Association’s deed restrictions may result in legal action and additional fees being added to your account.  Homeowner’s who have their home for sale and would like to have an “Open House” are allowed one sign posted for further information. in their yard and need to contact the HOA of  Landscaping Notice: The maintenance of trees in the swales is the responsibility of our homeowners. Please properly prune your trees to avoid receiving violation notices and or  Please do not litter; obey the posted speed limits; obey the stop signs; drive carefully.

If you have an

MASTER DECLARATION Articles , and Bylaws The Board of Directors is obligated to enforce the rules and regulations of the HOA. With that said, our inspector will be looking for unkempt yards, rust stains, roofs in need of pressure cleaning, weeds in driveways and the removal of ALL holiday decorations. Residents who do not comply, after receiving a letter of warning, CAN be fined and WILL be turned over to the association’s Attorney. The Master Declaration, in part, states: Master Declaration - Architectural Control 5.1 The Master Association shall have the right to exercise architectural control over ALL Improvements, to assist in making the entire Subject Property a community of high standards and aesthetic beauty. Such architectural control may include all architectural aspects of any Improvement including, but not limited to size, height, site planning, set-back exterior design, materials, colors, open space, landscaping, waterscaping, and aesthetic criteria.

Master Declaration 6.2 Automobiles, Vehicles and Boats. No vehicle containing commercial lettering, signs or equipment, and no truck, recreational vehicle, camper, trailer or vehicle other than a private passenger vehicle and no boat, may be parked or stored outside of a HOUSE overnight. NO overnight parking is permitted on ANY streets, lawns or areas other than driveways and garages.

Please respect your neighbors and your community.

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VIOLATIONS / ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL Sunset Lakes is proud to have had Ragla Henry of Castle Management as their Violations Inspector since February 2014. His duties include handling of the architectural change requests, both day and night inspections of the community for violations of the Guidelines, sending notices as required as well as customer service. Many have commented on Mr. Henry’s professionalism and his ability to stay calm in an “occasionally” stressful position.

The largest quantity of violations continues to be landscaping issues, dirty roofs, damaged mailboxes, trash cans left unconcealed, basketball backboards left outside, rust stains on the sides of homes / sidewalks and trees in the swales in need of proper pruning. Many homeowners are not aware that they are responsible for the care and maintenance of the trees on the swales in front of their homes. In some instances, branches have obstructed the visibility of stop signs and have created safety hazards. Always use a licensed Arborist.

Over the years, Sunset Lakes Master Association has been maintaining the landscaping of several abandoned houses in our community as is required by our Bylaws. These costs are being charged back to the homeowner with the hopes of collecting at time of sale. Fortunately, the situation has improved as the homes now under our monthly care have been reduced to an average of about 10 today!

For any change or improvement to the exterior of your home, large or small, please submit the Architectural Request Form found on the Sunset Lakes web site under Resource Center / On Line Forms or http://www.sunsetlakeshoa.com/forms/formDisplay.asp?frm_id=55486

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Community Policing Team Coordinator Corey Bogus Safety Tips For Car Safety will simply go to other areas where they can avoid those certain things.

• Don’t Keep Spare Keys in Your Car • Think you’ve got a great hiding spot for your spare keys? Car thieves know where to look.

• 90 percent of the vehicles stolen came from bad guy just scoping out taking the vehicle.

• Every 43 seconds, a car is stolen in the United States, which is close to a million vehicles per year.

• While some advice might seem obvious, such as not leaving your car running with the keys in the ignition. Check out these seven tips that could mean the difference between holding onto your car and having to walk everywhere.

• Your Car Model Might Already Make It a Target In fact, the top two most stolen cars in the United States last year were Honda Civics and Honda Accords, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

• It Matters Where You Park Your Car • Car thieves avoid cars parked in front of houses and in driveways because they’re too wide open and visible.

• Dark secluded locations, such as apartment buildings and complexes, carports, underground parking, and parking garages, can be appealing to car thieves because they can have their pick of vehicles in one location.

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• Car Thieves Dislike 5 Things: Daytime, Kill Switches, Alarms, Nosy Neighbors and Security Cameras • Being quick and inconspicuous is necessary when stealing a car.

That’s why car thieves avoid things that may call attention to themselves.

• This means stealing cars at a certain time. The preferred to come back between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., because most people are asleep.

“It’s nice and quiet, less distractions, less people walking around.

• Having a kill switch in your car can also deter thieves. Kill switches the battery or ignition or disable the fuel pump. If well hidden, kill switches may take a while to deactivate and can deter car thieves who don’t want to waste time and will move on to another car.

• Good alarms with motion sensors, nosy neighbors, and security cameras also deter car thieves, who

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• There Might Be a Key Inside Your Car You Don’t Know About • “Well, there are some vehicles that have valet keys... and a lot of people don’t know that they have a valet key inside their vehicle,” Fuller explained.

• Valet keys usually can unlock the driver’s side door and start the car, but can’t unlock the trunk or the glove box. This key is normally used when someone else operates your vehicle, such as a valet parking attendant. For example, the valet key might be found inside the owner’s manual. In some BMW models, the valet key is usually in the car’s tool kit in the trunk.

• While most people don’t know they have a valet key, car thieves do, and they use them to easily steal and drive away with a car.

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