Southern Dunes Master Community Association
1603 Forest Hills Lane 
Haines City, Fl 33844
1-863-419-0642 telephone 
southerndunes@donasher.com e-mail 
HOA Office - 1603 Forest Hills Lane Haines City, FL 33844
 
SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK - THERE ARE NO LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY

CHILDREN UNDER 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES IN POOL AREA 

NO DIVING OR JUMPING

NO RUNNING, HORSEPLAY OR ROUGHHOUSING IN POOL AREA

NO LOUD AND/OR UN-NECESSARY NOISE 

NO GLASS CONTAINERS IN POOL AREA

NO PETS IN POOL AREA

PLEASE KEEP THE POOL AREAS AND BATHROOMS CLEAN 
PICK UP AFTER YOURSELF AND PLACE GARBAGE IN GARBAGE BINS

ALL PERSONS USING THE POOLS DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK
THE ASSOCIATION NOR MANAGEMENT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES

FOR ALL EMERGENCIES 
CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY 

Drowning Prevention

Take 60 Seconds to Save a Child's Life

Pool Safety Tips

Please keep your contact information as up to date as possible. This includes your mailing address, phone numbers, email address and property management company information. 

This helps us to better maintain in contact with you in an event of an emergency with your property as well as avoid any inconveniences with important mailings. 

It is the homeowners responsibility to keep their information current as well as to notify the Association of any changes.
Remember you will need to have prior HOA approval 
before any moving vans / trucks or containers or pods are permitted in the community, please contact the HOA office to coordinate and receive approval. Forms are available in the Documents Library section of the website.

HOUSE & PET SITTING 


 If you have a someone that will be house and/or pet sitting that are visiting for a we request that the owner contact our office, in writing, preferably by sending an email to southerndunes@donasher.com and rrao@job1usa.com with your contact information as well as the person(s) name and dates they will be coming to your home so a pass can be issued.

      edited 4/30/2018
For Estoppel Letters 
please go to Condocerts.com
OPEN HOUSE EVENTS 

Open House events are welcome on Saturdays from 
1:00pm to 5:00pm only.
Up to four signs are permitted.

Signs are limited to ONLY be placed on the street the open house is being held on.

Please fill out the Open House Request Form for prior approval.

You must provide the approved form to the Guards House prior to your event.   Forms are available at the Documents Library
Estate Sales 

BEREAVEMENT POLICY

ESTATE SALES are for OWNERS or NEXT OF KIN who wish to hold a 1- day sale with a maximum of 4 hours, of items inside the home of the deceased which must be coordinated with the Board of Directors and the Guard House. Please submit the below Estate Sale Request Form 10 days prior to the event. Once approved you must provide a copy of the approved form to the guard house. 


One sign is permitted at the guard house as well as on the property during the time of the event. Any literature to be handed out by the guards will be the responsibility of the person holding the Estate sale. Forms are available at the Documents Library.

This policy was adopted at the August 1, 2014 Board of Directors Meeting.

TURNING ON/OFF OR TRANSFERRING UTILITY SERVICES

Utility Services can be turned on/off or transferred by visiting City Hall with a valid photo ID and a copy of closing statement or lease agreement, located at 

620 E. Main Street, Haines City, Florida 33844. 

Please call City Hall at (863)421-3600 for more information

LOST AND FOUND 


 We all know what it feels like to lose an item and 
how great it feels to find it once more. 

Please be great neighbors and report any items that 
you may have found within the community. 
Please notify the guards and/or the HOA office. 

You may drop  the items off with the guards at the entrance 
or the HOA office located at 1603 Forest Hills Lane. 

GOLF CART ORDINANCE:

 

The City of Haines City Commission has approved an ordnance allowing golf carts to be driven on certain city streets.  The Commission also approved a resolution designating specific streets.

Southern Dunes Boulevard east of U.S. 27 is one of the approved streets.Golf carts cannot be driven across U.S. 27 or on sidewalks

TO ALL ROOFING COMPANIES

PLEASE ABIDE BY ALL COMMUNITY RULES SUCH AS

SPEEDING & PARKING WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC

 

NO SIGNS WILL BE PERMITTED TO BE POSTED

 NO SOLICITING

(HANDING OUT OF FLYERS, BUSINESS CARD AND/OR ETC)


PLEASE PICK UP ALL DEBRIS INCLUDES NAILS, BOLTS AND ETC.

DO NOT CLEAR ROOFING GUNS TOWARDS THE STREET

THOSE WHO ARE SEEN DOING THIS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO WORK WITHIN THE COMMUNITY

"DID YOU KNOW"         
Reporting Street Light Outage 

It only takes three simple steps to report a malfunctioning street light:

IDENTIFY IT:  Specific directions or street address work best.

                        You can give the ID number from the pole.


REPORT IT:    Call 1-800-228-8485 and press #5 from the voice menu or

                         go to and https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/request-light-repair-florida

  fill out the street light outage form

 
PROVIDE YOUR INFORMATION: They need your contact information to ensure that their technicians can find and resolve the problem promptly.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

Subject: Southern Dunes HOA – July 4th Holiday Update & Reminders


Dear Southern Dunes Residents,


As we are preparing to celebrate the 4th of July, we want to ensure all residents enjoy a safe, respectful, and well-coordinated holiday weekend. Please take a moment to review the following important updates and reminders:


No Contractors or Vendors on July 4th

Please be advised that no contractors or vendors are permitted to perform work on Friday, July 4th. Plan all services accordingly.


Fireworks Are Not Permitted

For safety reasons, personal fireworks are strictly prohibited within the community. You are welcome to enjoy public fireworks in surrounding areas such as Haines City and Davenport.


Parking Rules Remain in Effect

All community parking rules apply over the holiday. Please ensure:

  • No parking on Southern Dunes Blvd, Hemingway Ave, driveway ramps/aprons, yellow lines, fire hydrants, lawns, or common areas.
  • Do not block sidewalks or corners.
  • Vehicles in violation may be towed at the owner’s expense.
  • Park only within your garage or driveway.
  • If street parking is necessary:
    • Park larger vehicles in your driveway.
    • Stagger smaller vehicles on the road to allow safe passage for emergency and service vehicles.
    • Do not park in another resident's driveway without their consent.


Pedestrian & Driver Safety

  • Use sidewalks and crosswalks whenever possible.
  • Look at both ways before crossing and stay alert to your surroundings.
  • Drivers: Obey stop signs, posted rules, and the new community speed limit of 15 MPH.
  • No speeding, tailgating, or passing on internal roads.
  • Watch pedestrians, children, pets, and golf carts.


Landscaping & Hurricane Prep

Please help keep the community clean and storm-ready:

  • Mow, edge, and weed your lawn regularly.
  • Trim tree branches:
    • 12–14 ft above streets
    • At least 10 ft above sidewalks
  • Consider pressure by washing the exterior of your home, entryways, and driveways.
  • Reminder: Any exterior changes, including repainting (even the same color), require DRC approval before starting work.


Trash & Yard Waste Collection

  • Republic Services will be closed on July 4th.
    Friday’s pickups will occur on Saturday, July 5th.
  • All trash must be bagged and fit within your trash bin.
  • Yard waste should be placed neatly beside the bin or at the driveway edge—not in the street. Leaves and clippings must be bagged.

Noise Ordinance

Please be mindful of others and adhere to quiet hours:9:00 PM – 7:00 AM daily


HOA Office Closure: July 7–11 & July 14

The HOA office will be closed during the dates listed above.
Emails will be monitored and responded to in the order received. If you call and leave a message, please be advised it will be returned when


HOA Dues – 3rd Quarter Reminder

We are in the third quarter for HOA dues. Avoid interest and late fees by submitting your payment on time.

  • Online Payments:

  • Mailing a Check:
    Southern Dunes Master HOA
    c/o Don Asher and Associates
    P.O. Box 98260, Phoenix, AZ 85038-0260
    Include your account number and property address.


Violation Notices & Submissions

  • Responses must be made in writing or via email.
  • If you've cured a violation:
    • Submit a photo, a description of the correction, and your property address.
  • To report a violation:
    • Submit a photo and property address.

Have a happy, safe, and enjoyable July 4th holiday!


 We appreciate your cooperation in keeping Southern Dunes a clean, safe, and beautiful community.


Warm regards,
Southern Dunes Master HOA