Preserve at Astor Farms Official HOA Community Site

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!

We are pleased to provide our neighbors with current real estate data of our community. Below is a quick breakdown of what has recently sold in The Preserve at Astor Farms. A more detailed report will follow soon. If you would would like to receive the full report via Email or mail please contact us at 407-340-6458 or email us at cmundlos@watsonrealtycorp.com

In this section of the Astor Farms community web site we will post relevant real estate information to keep you informed about what is happening.

Jose Rodriguez and Claudia Mundlos, WatsonRealty Corp. Realtors

There was a large turnout for the Halloween Parade 2008, with our HOA president leading all the ghost, goblins, princesses, and superheroes around the fountain. Hope to see you again all this Fall!