Summer 2016
The Homes of Coventry Village

Dear Neighbors,
In this newsletter I would like to address several issues falling under the general theme of
“Being a Good Neighbor”. I hope that you will take the time to read this in its entirety and to visit
our community website at coventryvillagehoa.org for additional information.

Driving Responsibly

Over the last several months I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with many of you in person
concerning the County’s traffic calming proposal. I would like to thank everyone who participated
by completing the stop sign petition for their involvement in this important process. The petition
portion of the program has been completed and it is now up to the County to review and
approve the proposal. Hopefully this project will be completed in the next several weeks with the
installation of the new stop signs at Bridgeton Court. While the new threeway
intersection will help to calm traffic and reduce speeds through our community it is ultimately up to each of us to
choose to drive responsibly. This is especially important with the end of the school year and the
associated increase in outdoor activity during the summer months.

Doing Our Part

It has recently come to the attention of the Board of Directors that we ourselves have not
been in compliance with one of the Community’s bylaws.

All homeowners are required to store their trash cans and recycling bins out of view from the street however the
trash can at the Park has been in plain sight for some time. In order to correct the situation the Board has chosen to
install a partition to screen the trash can from view. I hope this reminds us all that compliance
with this bylaw helps to beautify the community. One final note, there have been several
reports lately of raccoons or other animals being found in trash cans. Should you choose to
store your trash cans outside, and out of sight, please be sure to secure the lids so as to
prevent this messy and potentially dangerous situation.

Be a Responsible Pet Owner
Recently several people have been observed not picking up after their pets. Quite frankly this
is not only disgusting but very unsanitary. Please be considerate of your neighbors and their
lawns and pick up after your pets each and every time.

Neighborhood Watch

With the end of the school year many of us will enjoy a welldeserved
vacation. With this in mind the Pinellas County Sheriff’s department has provided some safety tips concerning
vacation travel including a “home check” program. The full list has been posted to the
Neighborhood Watch page of our website.

“Only you can prevent wildfires”

As many of you know there was a wildfire in the preserve which threatened several homes.
While there was no damage or injuries this recent event should serve as a reminder of the
ever present danger posed by wildfires. Attached to this newsletter is some information
concerning wildfire safety and prevention. A much longer PDF file has been linked on the News
page of our website. This piece provides great detail concerning Wildfire safety, prevention and
preparedness, I encourage everyone to review it.

A Common Responsibility

The common areas of our community provide many benefits to us all and therefore it is
imperative that we all use them responsibly. Besides the obvious rules against littering, graffiti
and other forms of vandalism there are a few other things to keep in mind. First, all common
areas are for the use of residents and their guests only. Also these areas should only be used
during daylight hours. It is also worth noting that swimming and boating are prohibited in the
retention ponds and that all pets should be leashed. Finally, remember that common areas are
located adjacent to private property. Be respectful of the property and privacy of these
neighbors when enjoying the common areas of our community.

In closing, I hope that you have found this newsletter and the information on our website
useful and I encourage you to speak with me or another Board Member directly regarding any
questions or concerns you may have. You can also reach out via email at
coventryvillagefl@gmail.com .

On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, thank you and have a
great summer.
Sincerely,
Chris Horvath, President