Babcock Bulletin 07/08/23

Saturday, July 8, 2023

COMMUNITY NEWS

Leasing Rules

Residents wanting to lease out their units should make sure to look at the Residential Charter to ensure they comply with the rules and avoid violations. Chapter 7.1 (b) (iii) states that a two-month minimum rental is required, whereas Babcock National allows a minimum 30-day rental.

Do Not Turn Your Irrigation System Off

You don't need to shut off the irrigation system when heavy rain occurs. The function of the rain sensor is to mediate and adjust the irrigation to the amount of precipitation. For example, If the rain sensor is set to 1/8" of rain and we get 2'" of rain, the system won't come on; it will adjust how long the system will run. Keeping your irrigation system on is crucial because just a few days in this extreme heat could be detrimental to less-than-year-old plants.

How to Resolve Landscape Issues Quickly

Submitting a work order is the fastest way to address landscaping concerns. Our Landscape Manager, James Carey, reviews tickets daily to ensure they are completed. If there is an emergency, he will reach out to you.

Submit Work Order

Farewell and Best Wishes

As our Executive Director, Luke Kenzik, time at CCMC draws to a close this week, ending an 11-year run, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible leadership and hard work since joining the team at Babcock Ranch.

Luke has played an essential role in building and managing the Babcock Ranch Residential Association team, managing complex operations, and fostering positive relationships.

Thank you, Luke, for bringing experience and exceptional professionalism to the community with a warm and inviting smile every day. While it is bittersweet to depart, we thank you for your outstanding leadership and wish you success in your next journey!

BMX Thrill Show

StuntMasters Return to Babcock Ranch

Stuntmasters are coming to Babcock Ranch on Saturday, August 19, starting at noon! Residents are invited to enjoy this exciting BMX Stunt Show in Founder’s Square. StuntMasters works with some of the world's best BMX, skateboard, inline skate, and scooter pros. Please bring your lawn chairs!

New Sports Complex Coming in 2024

Construction Alert: Bill Hammond Trailhead Closed

Please be aware that the Bill Hammond trailhead near the Field House and Jack Peeples Park will be closed for the construction project on the new sports complex. While this trailhead, in particular, is closed, please check out other open trails.

We can't wait to unveil the new sports complex in the first half of 2024! It will have multiple athletic fields, including a football stadium, track, multi-purpose field, and two baseball fields.

We're excited to offer these new amenities to residents and urge everyone to stay clear of this construction area.

Trail Map

Commercial Vehicle Storage Lot

We offer uncovered parking spaces to store your commercial vehicles that cannot be parked on the street or in your neighborhood. Commercial Vehicles ONLY - NO trailers, recreational vehicles, or boats permitted. Overnight parking and extended stay accommodations can be made.

Please visit our website and fill out the form online and wait for approval, or print and fill out the application at home and bring it to the HOA office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Wildlife Photo of the Week: Lubber Grasshopper

Ready For My Close-up: An Eastern Lubber Grasshopper observed here at Babcock Ranch. Photo by Nina Bennett.

Species: Eastern Lubber Grasshopper (Romalea guttata)

Photographer: Nina Bennett

Location: Boardwalk on the way to the dog park

Christina's Take: Insights from Babcock Ranch Environmental Mitigation Manager Christina Kontos:

A flightless and very colorful grasshopper native to Florida.
Although this species is equipped with forewings and hind wings, they are incapable of providing lift for flight; however, these wings add to their color palate by revealing a beautiful pink or rose color.
Young eastern lubbers, or nymphs, are mostly black with a narrow yellow stripe along their back and some red coloration on its head and legs.
This species prefers to inhabit low, wet areas in densely wooded habitats; however, they can be found in nearly all habitats across Florida.
Their diet allows them to eat small amounts of a variety of at least 100 different host plants so that they never starve. These plants include various shrubs, herbs, broadleaf weeds, grasses, vegetables, field crops, fruit trees, and ornamental plants.
Did you know that when alarmed, they will spread their wings, hiss, and secrete a foul-smelling foam of toxic chemicals as an anti-predatory defense mechanism?! Therefore, their only natural predator is the loggerhead shrike, which impales its carcasses on thorns or barbed-wire fences so the toxins can degrade and become edible after about 2 days.
"Lubber" is derived from an old English word, "lobre," which means lazy or clumsy due to their slow movement and clumsy crawling.

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More Information

LANDSCAPING

You can click below for detailed landscaping information for June. Please remember that these schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions.

Edgewater & SVC 6

Trails Edge & Parkside

BrightView Landscape Schedules

Please note that these are estimated schedules. These schedules can and will change due to weather or other unforeseen events.

You can click here to read more about BrightView's Scope of Services.

Bermuda Turf Treatment

Starting on July 10, TruGreen will treat all Bermuda turf areas throughout all service areas.

Scheduled areas include:

Monday: Edgewater and Service Area 6

Tuesday: Service Area and Parkside

Wednesday - Friday: Trails Edge and Bermuda

COMMUNITY PATROL

Community Patrol is Always Available

The Babcock Ranch Community Patrol is available to assist residents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Hours: On patrol and available 24/7
Phone: 239.652.8000
Office: 42911 Lake Babcock Dr.

For Emergency, Dial 911

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

244 people signed up for the Fourth of July 5k in Founder's Square on Tuesday.

July Events & Activities

7/11: Chalk the Walk, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, Founder's Square, Free.
7/13: Bubbles in the Square, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Thursday, July 13, Founder's Square, Free.
7/13: Matt Devitt Weather Talk, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Thursday, July 13, Field House Café, Free, Registration required.
7/15: Brunch Around the World: Caribbean, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 15, Cypress Lodge, $20, Registration required.
7/15: Teen Pool Party, 5 - 7 p.m. Saturday, July 15, Cypress Lodge, Free.
7/16: Sundae Fundae, 12 - 2 p.m., Sunday, July 16, Lake Timber Lodge, $5, Registration required.
7/18: Yard Games in the Square, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, Founder's Square, Free.
7/20: Bracelets in the Square, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Thursday, July 20, Founder's Square, Free.
7/21: Member Only Party; more details to come.
7/25: Play-Doh in the Square, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, Founder's Square, Free.
7/27: Puzzles in the Square, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Thursday, July 27, Founder's Square, Free.
7/28: Prosecco at the Pier, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Friday, July 28, Lake Timber Lodge, $10, Registration required.
7/29: End of Summer Bash, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday, July 29, Founder's Square, Free.

Friday Night Music | 6 - 9 p.m., Founder's Square

7/14: Red Hannah Acoustic Trio

7/21: Badge

7/28: Elixir

Pop-up Happenings

Every Friday: Fresh Catch Fish Co., 9 a.m. – noon, Founder's Square.
Every Sunday: Farmers' Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Founder's Square.

Lee Heath Events

7/27: FREE Sports Physical, 5 - 7 p.m., Thursday, July 27, LPG Family Medicine. Babcock Schools students will receive a FREE sports physical, available to new and established patients. The school is partnering with LPG Family Medicine – Babcock Ranch to ensure kids are healthy and ready for the next school year. Physicals are also a great way to prevent a potential injury or re-injury.

Lee Health events will now be held at Lake Timber Lodge. WellWay events are at WellWayLee Health Building, 42880 Crescent Loop. For more information, please call 239.343.2333.

Lee Health Event Details

Bike Medic Coming to Babcock Ranch

Need a bicycle tune-up or repairs? The Mobile Bike Medic will be at Babcock Ranch on Friday, July 14.

Reservations are required. Plan to drop your bike off at 9 a.m. at Founder's Square — Arbor A. Limited spots are available. Payment is due at the time of booking.

Cost depends on the services required. Cancellations must be made 24 hours before your appointment for a full refund. Click here for details.

Midweek Newsletter Showcases Community Activities

WEEKEND PLANNER: Have you seen our new Lifestyle Newsletter? Look for it in your email inbox every Wednesday. Think of it as your weekend planning guide for events and activities in our community. We even include photos of our past events! We will continue to list events in our Saturday newsletter and on our Facebook page.

Parks & Rec Membership Information

Memberships for the Babcock Ranch Parks and Recreation Department are now available - including Field House membership. Membership is open to the public, with deeply discounted rates for residents of Babcock Ranch.

To sign up, contact our Lifestyle team by email with the subject line "Parks and Recreation Membership." Someone from our staff will be able to help you.