Preserve at Astor Farms Official HOA Community Site

Thanks to everyone who made the effort and came out to the Annual HOA meeting despite the rain. Unfortunately a quorum wasn’t reached but thanks to home owner volunteers 3 board members, including the HOA president, were able to step down. More news about the meeting will follow.

Here is a link to the most recent Seminole County Community Outlook Newsletter. Seminole County’s Community Newsletter is a quarterly publication of Seminole County Government – Board of County Commissioners. We hope you find this information useful!

Seminole County Community Outlook Newsletter

The newsletter addresses the following questions and topics:

• The County’s Adopted Budget is currently $987 million. How is that money used to enhance your quality of life?
• Your Tax Dollars at Work
• Developing a Fiscally Responsible Budget, the Current Challenge
• How Will the County Stay Fiscally Solvent?
• What is the County doing to address long-term sustainability?
• Yankee Lake Project Wins Final Approval
• SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH!
• Calendar of Events
• and much more!

For more information you can also visit the official Seminole County web site by clicking here.

Gators in community ponds are something very common in Central Florida. The 7 foot gator many of us were talking about in the past weeks was trapped on May 7 in one of the ponds in Astor Farms. Below are the pictures provided by the neighbor who helped the trapper find and catch the gator. Thanks JR

While we are not sure why the gator had to be killed, we are also relived that it is gone and can’t be threat to any of us.

Remember, when you see a gator in The Preserve at Astor Farms call the Nusiance Alligator Hotline at 1-866- 392-4286. For immediate threats, like a gator in your backyard, call Jerry, with Florida Wildlife and Conservation at 321-231-1685!

Who were the builders in Astor Farms? That is a question commonly asked and here is the answer:

When the community was first started in the early 2000s, the main builders were Engle Homes and Landstar Homes. Landstar Homes got then bought by Toll Brothers during the end phase of the community construction.

The homes on Hawks Hammock Trail are all Engle Homes, the homes on all other streets (Astor Farms Place, Otters Den Trail, Ola Marsh Court, Cains Wren Trail, Swalowtail Lane) are either Landstar or Toll Brothers depending on when they were built.

Toll Brothers and Landstar homes feature the Tudor style, something very unqiue in Florida. That is only one of the many things that make The Preserve at Astor Farms such a special place to live.

For more information about Astor Farms or a list of homes for sale please contact us directly at 407-340-6458 or send us an Email at cmundlos@watsonrealtycorp.com

Welcome to Astor Farms in Sanford FL

Happy Cinco de Mayo! The new and improved Preserve at Astor Farms community Web site was just officially launched!

We hope all Astor Farms home owners use this site as it was intended: to improve communication between residents and the HOA and to enable neighbors to interact and share their opinion about community relevant topics in a friendly way!

We are always open to suggestions, so please feel free to leave a comment here!

Please attend the Annual Homeowner’s Association Meeting on May 18th! Be part of the community and let your voice be heard! Remember it takes all of you to ensure a quorum is reached. We need a minimum of 25% of Astor Farms home owners!

Letter notifications with the date have been mailed and proxies will be available, should you be unable to attend.

If you are interested in running for the Board of Directors please contact our management company at 407-852-5300 or send an email to AstorFarmsHOA@gmail.com for a form.

The meeting will take place on May 18th at 7pm at Lake Sylvan Park.

Please leave a comment in below for your Astor Farms board of directors. [If you don't see the box, click the headline link above!]

In case you don’t want the comment to be visible to everyone else, please make a note about that!

Please note: The HOA reserves the right to ignore and delete inappropriate comments and suggestions.

Please join us! The Astor Farms Wine Club meets once a month for wine, food, fun and a little culture! Every month the theme changes. In the last few months we have sampled wines from Portugal, Argentina and even had a beer tasting in March for St Patrick’s Day! This is a great opportunity to try a variety of wines and to meet your neighbors.

Monthly tastings are usually held on the third Saturday of every month at 7:00 pm. For more information please email us at AstorFarmsWineClub@yahoo.com

The Spring Fling/ Easter Egg Hunt was well attend by the children of Astor Farms. This year’s fling included an Easter Egg bean bag toss game, a big hit with the kids! Also, there were two crafts, coloring pages, cookies for frosting and eating, and as if that wasn’t enough sweet stuff, the kids were treated to cotton candy and then off to find those candy stuffed eggs!

Congratulations to the jelly bean winner Cole of Hawks Hammock Way. Cole guessed 555 jelly beans in the jar and the actual number was 611; don’t eat all those jelly jeans at one time!

Below is a list of the most FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS for The Preserve at Astor Farms. If you have a questions that isn’t answered in this list, please post a comment below with your question and we will post the answer here or answer you individually via Email depending on the matter and/or your preferences.

• How do I get a gate code? Call HOME at 407-852-5300
• How do I get my name added to the Gate telephone directory? Call HOME at 407-852-5300
• Where can I get a copy of the HOA Rules & Regulations and Covenants? Click here or visit our community website at www.astorfarms.com and click on HOA Documents.
• Where can I get a ARC form? Click here or visit our community website at www.astorfarms.com and click on HOA Documents
• Are Board of Director Meetings open to all community residents? Yes. Please come and learn about what is taking place in your community.
• Who do I call for trash pickup and recycling? Garbage is picked up on Mondays and Thursdays. Yard waste is picked up on Wednesday for an additional fee. Contact Seminole County Waste Management at (407) 665-2260 for further information. Remember trashcans cannot be put out until the day of pick up due to wildlife and bears.
• Are there Watering Restrictions? Yes. Seminole county does not allow watering of lawns between 10:00am and 4:00pm ANY day of the week. Even numbered street addresses can water on Thursday and/or Sunday.  Odd numbered street addresses on Wednesday and/or Saturday. Contact Seminole County Environmental Services at 407-665-2110 (normal business), 407-665-0005 (after hours emergencies).
• If I am putting up a fence or a pool do I need a permit? Yes. You must obtain a building permit from Seminole County. In addition, there are inspections that are required throughout the building process. Failure to obtain a permit is a code violation which will result in higher fees and possible litigation if you decide to sell your home. Please call Seminole County Planning & Development at 407-665-7050 for further information.
• How can I check to see if my home improvement has passed final inspection? Visit Seminole County Planning & Development at 407-665-7050 or online at http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/pd/building/permit/permit_inspections.asp. Final inspections must be completed within 6months of completion of the work. Go online today to see if your home has passed all inspections!
• If the ARC approved my application, do I still need to apply for a permit from Seminole County? Yes. The homeowner is responsible for all permits and for obtaining and passing all inspections including the FINAL INSPECTION as governed by Seminole County.
• Where do I call if my child’s school bus is late? Seminole County Routes and Scheduling at 407-320-7521. For bus assignment visit http://www.scps.k12.fl.us/
• Who do I contact if I notice a resident is in violation to our Covenants? Please contact House of Management at 407-852-5300. You will need to provide the address where the violation occurred and the type of violation.
• School Bus Riders: Many children are unable to get outside of the gate to catch their bus. Our gates are closed from the hours of 5:00pm to 10:00am. A Pedestrian Gate Key can be obtained by sending an email to astorfarmshoa@gmail.com
• Are there teenagers who babysit in our community? The Social Committee has developed a listing of teenage babysitters in Astor Farms. If you would like to be added to the list as an available babysitter please send your information to jaflom@gmail.com. If you are in need of a list of babysitters, please request a copy of the list by sending an email to jaflom@gmail.com.  This list is provided for as a courtesy and is NOT endorsed by the HOA.  Residents use this list at their own discretion.
• Thinking about painting your house? Please consult the paint pallet, which can be obtained by contacting the ARC Chairperson. Please email astorfarmshoa@gmail.com for that information!