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Here is the new newsletter. Everyone who was receiving the old one should auto one. We hope many of you read our monthly newsletter and find it informative. We try to keep you updated on projects and future events happening in and around the community
We had some of our residents ask about using the horseshoe pits situated behind the pickleball courts Our maintenance team has made some improvements, and both courts will be ready to play on this month. These are NOT professional horseshoe courts, but are good enough to have some fun. This is an area that has not gotten much use in the past, so hopefully now we will see some interest.
It seems necessary to keep reminding everyone to abide by the speed limit in the park and to PLEASE STOP at the stop signs I have spoken to UPS and FedEx to tell them to slow down This applies to cyclists as well
As you will see in the “Community Upgrades” section below, we have been working on the stream behind Dewitt on lots 1091 to 1121 to help stop the bank erosion. We have added rock around the outlet pipes and are waiting on plants that will grow into the bank to help stop it from being washed away.
NEW ROAD SURFACE: We do not have a confirmed date yet. The bids have been submitted, and they are under review with our corporate office We are hoping to get all the roads done at the same time We will have a plan and will let everyone know when each section will be started
HOME SALES: We are in a buyer's market right now, both for mobile homes and single-family homes Every community is experiencing a drop in sales. Whether you list with the office or with an outside realtor, homes are not selling like they were a few years ago. Most of the homes that have sold here in Sebring Village recently have been for under $25,000. Sellers everywhere are taking a drop in price to sell. If you are able to list your home at a realistic price, then there is a chance that you will get a buyer. However, I know that some of you have invested a great deal of money in your home and are not prepared to give them away
Mark Joyce
Sebring
Village,
General Manager
September Spotlight September Spotlight
September1:PadmaLakshmi
September2:SalmaHayek
September3:CharlieSheen
September4:Beyoncé
September5:MichaelKeaton
September6:IdrisElba
September8:JonathanTaylorThomas
September9:AdamSandler
September10:ColinFirth
September11:Ludacris
September18:JasonSudeikis,JadaPinkettSmith
September19:JimmyFallon
September20:SophiaLoren
September21:BillMurray,NicoleRichie
September23:BruceSpringsteen
September25:WillSmith
September26:SerenaWilliams
September27:GwynethPaltrow
September28:HilaryDuff
September29:IanMcShane
Ms. SophiaLoren
Mr.BillMurray
FunFactsAboutSeptember
PopularBirthdayMonth:
Septemberisapopularmonthforbirthdays,withseveralofthemostcommon birthdatesfallingwithinit,accordingtoBabyChick.
HarvestMoon:
ThefullmooninSeptember,knownastheHarvestMoon,isoftenthefullestmoon oftheyear,accordingtoRomeoFordofKingston.
BirthFlowers’:
ThebirthflowersforSeptemberaretheasterandthemorningglory.
LaborDay:
IntheUnitedStates,LaborDayiscelebratedonthefirstMondayofSeptember, markingtheunofficialendofsummer.
HistoricalEvents:
Septemberhasseensignificanthistoricalevents,includingtheapprovalofthe U.S.ConstitutionandtheendofWorldWarII(VJDay).
ZodiacSigns:
PeopleborninSeptemberfallunderthezodiacsignsVirgo(untilthe22nd)and Libra(fromthe23rdonwards).
Please note that the Sebring Village Office will be closed on Labor Day September 1st. We will reopen on September 2 at 8:00 AM nd
Wehaveremovedsomeof theoldclayandreplaced withnewsand.
backsplashes.
Theyhaveinstallednew
Locatedbehindthe PickleballCourts
Horseshoe Pits
Monthly maintenance on the golf carts
Painted Dumpster
We added River Rock at the entrance.
Erosion Control
Ourlandscapecompany,TWQ,isworkingonthestreambehindlots1091through1121on Dewitttohelpstoptheerosionofthebanks.Theribrockhasbeeninstalled,andweare nowwaitingontheplantstobedeliveredandinstalled.
Additional Lava Rock at the pool
Pressure washed patio deck
Trimming of Palm Trees
From Jan Johnson, Sales Manager From Jan Johnson, Sales Manager
Remember,ifyoulistyourhomewithanoutsiderealtor,youare morethanlightlygoingtopaycommissiononthelistingprice andnotthesellingprice.Whatdoesthatmean?Well,ifyoulist yourhomefor$50,000butendupsellingitfor$40,000,youare stillgoingtobechargedcommissiononthe$50,000,NOTwith us.Wechargeaflat$2,500regardlessofwhatyourhomesells for,andourlistingcontractsare90days,NOT6monthslike manyothers.
Tips on Getting Your Home Ready to Sell.
11.DeepCle .DeepCleanEverything anEverything
IInterior nterior: Scrub floors, walls, windows, cabinets, and fixtures. Replace any stained carpet or : Scrub floors, walls, windows, cabinets, and fixtures Replace any stained carpet or llinoleum. inoleum
Exterior Exterior::Powerwashthesiding,cleanwindows/screens,andcheckforanymildewor Powerwashthesiding,cleanwindows/screens,andcheckforanymildeworbuildup. buildup Skirting Skirting::Makesureit’sintactandnotsagging. Makesureit’sintactandnotsagging
2. 2.HandleRepairs&Upgrades HandleRepairs&Upgrades
Fixanyleakyfaucets,squeakydoors,ordamagedflooring. Fixanyleakyfaucets,squeakydoors,ordamagedflooring. Repairorreplacebrokenst Repairorreplacebrokenstepsorrailings. epsorrailings.
Upgra Upgradedatedhardware(handles,knobs,lightfixtures)forafreshlook. dedatedhardware(handles,knobs,lightfixtures)forafreshlook. MakesureHVAC,waterheater,andappliancesareingoodworkingorder. MakesureHVAC,waterheater,andappliancesareingoodworkingorder
3.BoostCurbAppeal 3.BoostCurbAppeal
Addplants, Addplants,flowers,ormulcharoundtheentrance. flowers,ormulcharoundtheentrance. Paintthefrontdoororshutterswithpark-approvedcolorsifthey’refaded. Paintthefrontdoororshutterswithpark-approvedcolorsifthey’refaded. Clearoutanyclutterordebrisfromtheyard. Clearoutanyclutterordebrisfromtheyard.
4.GatherAllthePaperwork 4.GatherAllthePaperwork
Title(double-checkit'sinyournameandfreeofliens)
Title(double-checkit'sinyournameandfreeofliens)
Manualsorwarrantiesforappliancesormajorupgrades Manualsorwarrantiesforappliancesormajorupgrades VINnumberandHUDdataplate(usuallyfoundinsideakitchencab VINnumberandHUDdataplate(usuallyfoundinsideakitchencabinetorinetorbedroomcloset) bedroomcloset)
5.StageItforSale 5.StageItforSale
N Neutraldecorandfurniturehelpbuyersimaginelivingthere. eutraldecorandfurniturehelpbuyersimaginelivingthere
Removepersonalitems(familyphotos,perso Removepersonalitems(familyphotos,personaltoiletries). naltoiletries)
Makesmallspacesfeelbigger declutter,usemirrors,andsticktolightcolors. Makesmallspacesfeelbigger declutter,usemirrors,andsticktolightcolors
6.BeReadyforShowingsorMove-Out
6.BeReadyforShowingsorMove-Out Keepittidyandavailableforshowings. Keepittidyandavailableforshowings.
1. Sales office open 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and Saturdays by appointment.
2. Professional brochures are given to all buyers with full details of your home.
3.Iamabletoshowyourhometoday!Nowaitingforarealtor.
4. We charge a fixed commission rate of $2,500 regardless of the amount yourhomesellsfor.Whatdoesyourrealtorcharge?
5.Weadvertiseyourhomeontwelveofthemajorwebsites.
6.Wedoallthein-housetitletransferworkforyou.
7.Yougetpaidthedayyourhomesells.
8.Wedoopenhousestopromoteyourhome.
9.Wesendyouanemailwhenweshowyourhome,soyouarealwayskept informed.
10. We know the rules and regulations of the community to help your buyers.
11.WeshowhomesbyappointmentonSaturdaysandSundays.
12.Ourlistingcontractsareonly90dayslong.
Wishingyouallagreatday,andifthereisanythingIcandotolistyourhome, justgivemeacallat863-382-2175.
September1st
ComecelebrateLaborDayatSebringVillagewithour dinneranddance.TheSocialCommitteewillbeserving pulledporksandwiches,coleslaw,bakedbeans,and dessert.Dinnerstartsat5.00p.m.andmusicat6.00p.m. withDJWildCoconut.Ticketsare$7.00includesthedinner anddance.TicketsavailablefromDeniseorVicki.Full informationisavailableonthenoticeboardinthe clubhouse.Getyourticketsnow!!!!!!
Community Reminders: Community Reminders:
Trash: Please be responsible with your trash disposal! If the open-top dumpsters are full, donotputmoreinthem.Ifthecompactorisgone,donotleaveyourtrash.Instead,takeit backhomeandwaitforthecompactortoreturn Ifyouleaveyourtrashorotheritemson the ground for maintenance to dispose of, you will be fined Placing items in the bulk dumpsterwhenalreadyfullwillalsoresultinafine.Ifyouhavelargeitemsthatyouarenot able to put in the open-top yourself, contact the office, and we will try to assist you. The dumpstersareusuallyemptiedeveryWednesday.
Alsoremember:
NoElectronicsinanydumpster. Nofurnitureormattresses.
Nobatteriesorhazardouschemicals. Nodumpsterdivingisallowed.
Maintenance:Pleaserememberthattheoutsidemaintenanceofyourhomeisa365-daya-yearjob.Withthesummerrains,weedsaregrowingfast.Also,moldwillstarttoappear onthesidingofthehomes.
Trashbags: Please do not put trash bags in the yard waste dumpster. Empty the bags in theyardwaste.Thelandfillwillnotacceptbags.
Paint: Paint cans are not to be placed in the dumpster area. You must dispose of them yourself.
Boxes:Pleasebreakdownyourboxesandputtheminthecompactor
Departing residents: Please let Holly know if you have changed any of your information, suchascellnumber,homeaddress,oremailaddress.
Improvements: Please remember that any changes or additions to the outside of your home must be approved through the office before starting. We now require that a lot improvement form be filled out for any improvements or changes made to the exterior of your home. If the form is not filled out, then no improvements will be approved. For example, it has been mentioned several times in the newsletter that ALL exterior painting MUST be color-approved by the office, even if it is being painted the same color If it has not been approved, then you will be required to repaint with an approved color. There will benoexceptionstothisruleviolation.
Sales: All prospective buyers and renters need to complete the background application beforeanyfinalsaleorrental.Theofficemustbenotifiedofanysaleorrentalbeforethey arefinal,regardlessofwhethertheyareapastorcurrentresidentsorrenters.
Guests:ALLovernightguestsmustberegisteredattheoffice
Wehavenoticedthatsomeofourresidentshavechanged eithertheiremailaddressorcellphonenumber.Pleaseletthe officeknow.ThisisveryimportantasCommunityinformation issenttothelastknowaddresswehaveinourcomputer system.
Remember,weofferanACHpaymentofyourlotrent.Youcansetupanelectronic paymentintoourbankingsystem.Thisway,youwillnothavetodealwithanylate paymentsifyouforgettocometotheofficeormailinyourcheck.Icanhelpyouif needed,justgivemeacallat863-382-2175.
Wearenoworganizingthemonthlycalendar.Ifyouhaveaneventinoraroundthe clubhouse,pleasemakesureyouletmeknowsoitcanbeaddedtoourmastersheet. Allinformationforthecomingmonthmustbeintheofficebythe15thofthemonthto beincludedinthenextmonth'snewsletter.
Wehavebeensendingoutlotinspectionletterstosomeofourresidents.Ifyouhave receivedaletter,itisimportanttoletmeknowwhatyouaredoingtoresolvethese issuessoIcanaddthatinformationtoyourfile.Ifwedonothearfromyou,weassume nothinghasbeendone.Thesenoticesaresenttoyouremailaddresswehaveonfile.
Thelotincreaselettersweremailedouttoeveryresident Theyweresenttothelast knownaddresswehaveonrecord.IfyouhaveNOTreceivedacopy,thenpleaseletme know.
Event Schedule Event Schedule
HerearetheCommunityEventsfor SeptemberalongwiththeActivities Calendar.
PleaseNote:TheclubhouseisclosedeveryMonday from10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.forcleaning.
Activities
Planning on listing your home? We can help you sell it!
For anyone that is planning to list their home for sale, please keep in mind that we can help you!
Your home would be listed through our Mid-Florida Mobile Homes Sales LLC.
The home will be listed through multiple sites. We are independent of any other realtor.
We list both company-owned homes and re-sales. We go to trade shows around the state and advertise in different sources.
Prospective buyers come to our office first for information, and we have our listings readily available for handing out.
Contact Jan in the office at (863)382-2175. We charge a flat fee of $2,500 regardless of the selling price.
Featured Homes for September. Featured Homes for September.
Pet Of the Month Pet Of the Month
Congratulations!
Claudette T.
This is Lily, a 3 year old Chihuahua. Loves the dog park to play with her friends. Apparently also snuggles under the covers at nighttime.
Home of the Month Home of the Month
Congra
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Robert & Connie C. Home of the month for September 2025 Lot # 1045 Dewitt
Please Enjoy a $50 Gift Card to Cody’s Restaurant!
Happy Birthday Happy Birthday
We personally want to wish a very warm Happy Birthday to the following residents.
1st
Vickie D
2nd
Grant S
Harold B
3rd
Erin K
Linda S
4th
Jay P
Joan R
5th
Donna J
Richard M
James B
6th
Jay T
Sally J
Dan W
Chuck B
7th
Curtis K
Robin K
Steve P
8th
Lyle S
9th
Pamela S
Colleen H
Becky R
Jim T
10th
Thomas A
Carol C
11th
Kent D
Jeanette F
12th
Mike D
Valeri H
14th
Shirley P
15th
Beverly N
Frank S
17th
Jay S
Charles G
18th
Sean O
David M
19th
Tammy E
20th
Ginette B
Dale D
Brenda E
21st
Pam I
22nd
Donna T
Marta S
Suellen J
Terry W
23rd
Glenda P
24th
Jack S
Steve M
William B
Karen L
Gerald F
25th
Joe J
26th
Elizabeth E
Roderick S
Rod R
David T
Howard L
27th
Sharon G
30th
Stephen C
John P
Dale D
If you do not see your name(s) listed, please email office@sebringvillage.com by the 15th.
Anniversaries Anniversaries
6th
Christopher & Irene M
8th
Mark & Peggy D
9th
Thomas & Cindy T
William & Marion S
15th
Curtis & Robin K
16th
Bruce & Marilyn M
20th
Timothy & Marcie C
23rd
Ray & Louise W
Irv & Judy F
Robert & Kathleen B
25th
Chuck & Carol S
27th
Bob & Betty Ann G
If you do not see your name(s) listed, please email office@sebringvillage.com by the 15th.
2025istheyeartobecomeapartoftheRickertPropertiesFamily.
OurFloridacommunitiesoffer55+livingatitsbestwithadiverseselectionofmodels,custombuilthomesites,pre-lovedresales,andremodeledhomes.Community-ownedhomesare available Youcan’tgowrongpurchasingyourNEWFloridaretirementdreamhomehere!
Pleasefeelfreetoemailanyquestions,suggestions,orinspiringideastohelppromoteour community.
VinylSidingProgram
Ourvinylsidingprogramisavailableagaintothenext10residents.SebringVillagewillpayup to50%ofupto$2,500towardthepurchasepricetoinsulate,vinylside,andpaintthetrimon yourhome!Theonlycatchisthatyoumustbeoneofthefirst10residentstosignupforthis program Therearemanybenefitstovinylsiding Ifyouwouldliketoknowmorepleasecallthe officeat863-382-2175. Pleasecontacttheofficeforinformationonthegreatopportunatly.
Benefits:
Increasethedesirabilityandvalueofyourhome
Loweryourelectricbills
Lowertheoutsidenoise
Dramaticallyimprovetheappearanceofyourhome
Decreasemaintenancecost
Withourfinancialparticipationyouaresuretorecapturetheinvestmentyouhaveintothe project.
