**Community Safety: Speeding and Stop Signs**

The board would like to address a pressing concern regarding traffic safety within our community. We have received numerous reports about residents exceeding the posted speed limits and neglecting to stop at stop signs. It’s crucial that everyone adheres to these rules, as our community is home to many children, particularly around the parks. We want to ensure that our neighborhood remains a safe place for all residents.

**How You Can Help:**

1. Observe Speed Limits: Always be mindful of the posted speed limits to protect our children and other pedestrians.
2. Stop at Stop Signs: Make a complete stop at all stop signs to avoid accidents and ensure everyone’s safety.
3. Report Violations: If you witness any instances of speeding, please take a quick photo and report it using the 311 app. This will enable the appropriate authorities to take necessary action for traffic enforcement.

**Holiday Decorations**

As a reminder, all holiday decorations should be completed by this weekend, as inspections are scheduled for next week. Please take this opportunity to be complying.

**Upcoming Property Inspection for Violations**

The next inspection will take place on February 6, 2025. This weekend, we encourage all residents to take a moment to review their properties and ensure they are following community standards. Our goal is not to issue violations, but to maintain a beautiful neighborhood. 

**Checklist for Preparation for Inspection:**

1. Pressure wash sidewalks and driveways to keep them clean and safe.
2. Ensure that mailboxes are well-maintained and free of damage.
3. Care for landscaping by trimming overgrown plants and keeping lawns tidy.

**Spring Community Garage Sale**

Following the success of the winter garage sale, the social committee is excited to announce plans for a spring community garage sale! The exact date will be revealed in the coming weeks, so begin gathering items you’d like to sell. This is a perfect opportunity to declutter and find new homes for your pre-loved treasures.

**Get Involved: Social Committee**

The social committee is eager to organize more community events, but we need volunteers to make these activities a success! If you are interested in joining the committee and contributing to our neighborhood’s vibrant social life, please reach out to Jessi. She will gladly pass along your details and help get you connected with the committee. 

 Together, we can foster a lively and safe community for everyone! Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to making our neighborhood a great place to live.

Sincerely,

Specialty Management Company on behalf of Mabel Bridge Homeowners Association, Inc.

Dear Residents, 

The monthly inspection for violations will be conducted on Wednesday, July 26^th, 2023. With all the recent rain, it has come to management attention that the sidewalks and drives need to be a focus on this inspection. We are asking everyone to please look at your driveway, sidewalks, and pavers. If they are dirty, please have them cleaned. There have been reports of people slipping on some sidewalks and there is a safety concern for the community.

The board has worked diligently in getting the common area landscaping back to par. Next month the focus will be on landscaping. 

Thank you, 

Sincerely, 

Specialty Management Company on behalf of Mabel Bridge Homeowners Association, Inc.
(407) 647-2622 | greatcommunities.com

Dear Homeowners, 

All homeowners who are signed up for email alerts were emailed a copy of the newly adopted “Mabel Bridge HOA Official Color Schemes” document. This document contains detailed instructions on what you need to know and what you need to do if you plan to repaint your home. The official house paint colors schemes for the community are included. Whether you received the email or not, the document is available for your reference in the Community Portal. 

Please note that changing the color of your home always requires approval by the Architectural Review Board (ARB). An application is not required to repaint a home with the same, existing color; however, the Architecture Review Board (ARB) kindly requests that you submit an ARB application so the committee can assist you with ensuring the correct colors will be used.

Separately, the Board is considering reviewing our Governing Documents for areas of improvement. These include our Declaration, Bylaws and Recorded ARB Standards. These documents are also available to you in the Community Portal. If you have any questions or suggestions on “rules” that should be evaluated, please send them to Jessi Oquinn joquinn@greatcommunities.com. 

If you are receiving email alerts, please ensure you have signed up for the Community Portal.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Specialty Management Company on behalf of Mabel Bridge Homeowners Association, Inc.
(407) 647-2622 | greatcommunities.com

In December, we announced that Specialty Management has been hired to replace Leland Management as the Community Management company for Mabel Bridge. If you missed it, you can review that announcement here: https://www.mabelbridgehoa.com/specialty-management-to-replace-leland-on-jan-1-2023/

As of Jan 1, 2023, Specialty is managing all the affairs of our community. All homeowners should have received payment coupon books and a welcome letter from Specialty in the USPS mail by now.

Upon receipt of your welcome letter, we ask that you please set up your account in the Community Portal as soon as possible. This new portal will give you:

·        Access to important community documents

·        Ability to view and pay your balance as
well as make payments

·        Ability to submit ARB requests

·        Option to receive electronic notifications from
the HOA

·        and more

The setup instructions that were mailed are below. You will need the Account Number and Registration Key provided in the letter that was mailed to your address on file.

Please CONTACT Specialty Management if you need assistance with this process. Thank you.

Dear Mabel Bridge Homeowners and Residents,

The Mabel Bridge Board of Directors is pleased to announce that we have hired a new management company to manage the affairs of Mabel Bridge Homeowners’ Association.

Specialty Management Company of Central Florida will replace Leland as the managing agent for our community beginning January 1, 2023.

We want you to be aware that we are currently working with both companies to transition operations. There are many moving pieces involved and all parties are working diligently in an effort to make the change as smooth as possible for you. Making a complex change like this is always difficult and it’s especially so during the holidays, so please allow us some time to get everything in order.

Your patience is appreciated through this transition, which we believe is in the best interest of the community overall.

Here are a few things you should know:

HOA DUES INFORMATION

Coupon books have been ordered and will be arriving soon via USPS mail. Dues for 2023 are $296 per quarter. The first payment is due Jan. 1, 2023.

If you have already sent a payment electronically or via USPS mail to Leland, do not worry. Payments will be accepted and forwarded to Specialty Management to be applied to your account.

If you still need to send your Jan 1 payment, please check your mail for the payment coupon books, which will be arriving soon with payment instructions.

As mentioned previously, you will be able to make payments through the portal once you have received the instructions by mail and register for an account.
Additionally, the mailing address is:

Mabel Bridge
c/o Specialty Management
1000 Pine Hollow Point
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Please expect there may be a delay in processing your payment due to the change of banks and management companies. No late fees will be charged during this transition period.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE

Again, we ask you to please be patient with HOA volunteers as well as the staff from both management companies while this complex change is occurring. You can continue to contact Leland Management with any questions or issues through the end of 2022, and Specialty will be happy to assist you in the new year.

We are optimistic about the change and we look forward to continuously improving our community together with your help. In the meantime, we wish you all the very best this holiday season.

Sincerely,
Mabel Bridge Board of Directors

In the September 2022 Board meeting, a new committee was formed — Holiday Decorations Committee.

The Committee’s first project is to establish a plan for additional Christmas holiday lights and decorations around Mabel Bridge.

If you would like to participate in this committee, please submit your information by emailing Maria Gomez at Leland Management using this link. Please add “Mabel Bridge Decorations Committee” to your message if it does not automatically appear in the Subject Line.