Spring Around the Corner

BY BRAD THOMPSON BRANCH MANAGER, FLORALAWN

I hope you’re enjoying our great Florida winter with its mild temperatures and sunny skies. This is the time of year to be out and about! We see many of you taking advantage of the amenities around Solivita and soaking up winter warmth and fresh air.

Our Floralawn crews continue to work hard on lawncare and landscaping so that Solivita common and residential areas stay beautiful year-round.

Our January Tasks

Lawn fertilization was one task that kept us busy in January. Floralawn follows an annual fertilization schedule with the first treatment of the year spanning January and February. Fertilizing at this time of the year ensures thick, healthy grass in the spring. In January we also finished another round of trimming and weeding.

Over the winter, we always conduct an annual property-wide inspection of the irrigation system. January saw the completion of the initial inspection plus the repair of most spray heads. We also worked to correct spray patterns that had become inefficient or misaligned during the year.

Our February To-Do List

We have several areas of focus for February. The first is pruning the crape myrtle trees throughout the community. It will take us two months to finish all the crape myrtle pruning. If you look around, you’ll notice just how many crapes have been planted throughout Solivita! As mentioned above, lawn fertilization occurs over January and February. That will be another task this month, as well as finishing the irrigation system inspection and repairing spray heads and other sprinkler components.

A February task that most residents enjoy is the change of annuals in the common area beds. The new colors always bring fresh energy and cheer.

Training Classes

One of our winter tasks at Floralawn is to make sure our crews are complete and ready for the active growing season. To this end, we conduct training classes in a range of subjects for our employees. Last month, our employees received training in the following areas:

» Shrub and tree pruning techniques

» Best mulching practices

» Safe driving of lawn and landscape equipment

» Proper mower operation

» Identification of diseased plants

» Container plant installation

» Annuals

» Mixing herbicides

If you have any questions, please call us at 863-225-9569, or stop by our office in the Admin building and we’ll be happy to give you information, answer your questions, and address your concerns!

Floralawn 863-225-9565 floralawn.com

FRIENDS WHO HAVE LEFT US, BUT ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

Pat Davenport

Donald L. Davis

Dan Russell

Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the residents who recently passed away.

The R2R Resource Center is Here for You!

Sandhill Cranes Rule the Neighborhood!

Tuesday, February 14th • 10am • Ballroom

Come learn more about the sandhill cranes. Tim Dellinger, Research Scientist from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, will be here to tell you all about our neighborhood friends. He has done numerous studies and is very familiar with these birds.

Advance registration is requested. Call 863-236-9973 or email SolivitaR2R@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

Business & Nonprofit Organization Expo

Tuesday, February 28th • 10am-2pm • Ballroom

» Talk to the Local Businesses (window treatments, painting, glass tinting, solar, construction, furniture, and so much more).

» Businesses include some Solivita residents serving you.

» Chat with local nonprofit organizations and learn what they are doing.

» Over 40 door prizes!

What’s Happening in March

» Basic iPhone Two-Day Session on March 6th & 7th from 9am-12pm at The Palms

» Who Does What in Solivita Presentation on March 13th at 10am in the Ballroom

» Basic Android Two-Day Session on March 20th & 21st from 9am-12pm at The Palms

R2R Resource Center 863-236-9973 SolivitaR2R@gmail.com

Community Events

Chinese Lantern Festival Potluck Party

Sunday, February 5th • 4pm-8pm • The Palms Amenity Room

Sponsored by the Chinese Cultural Club. The festive dinner will be followed by the performance of talented fellow Solivita residents with Chinese traditional songs and dances. The Lantern Festival is a Chinese traditional festival celebrated on the 15th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar, during the full moon. It marks the final day of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Traditionally, during the Lantern Festival, children go out at night carrying paper lanterns and solve riddles on the lanterns. In modern times, lanterns have been embellished with many complex designs to symbolize the people letting go of their past selves and getting new ones. The lanterns are almost always red to represent good fortune. Join us for this festive party filled with delicious food and a lot of fun! Just bring a dish, a dessert, or something you want to share. RSVP to Huimin Shen at huimin.shen@gmail.com or Angela Chen at angelachen88850266@yahoo.com. For club members, 2023 membership is due of $10 will be collected at the party.