Now is a Great Time to Spruce Up Our Neighborhood!

Florida is wonderful in the winter, with the cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and little rain, which makes it a great time to get out and do some landscaping and cleaning. It is the intent of the HROA and Architectural Review Board (ARB) to maintain a high standard of exterior architectural appearance throughout the Harmony Community. Due to the rains and the high humidity levels in the summer, sidewalks, driveways, fences, gutters, roofs, and houses can get mildew on them. Also, the pollen can leave yellow dust all over our homes, cars, and porches. Pressure washing can wash away the mildew and pollen dust and leave your house and driveway nice and sparkling clean. Violation letters may be sent out for fences, driveways, and houses with excess mildew on them, so it never hurts to stay ahead of that letter by getting out there and cleaning.

In Florida, our yards need to be maintained year-round. Yards should be mowed and edged year-round as needed. Keep an eye out for the grass runners that like to grow into the driveway and sidewalks. Winter is a great time to add mulch to flower, shrub, and tree beds. Mulch breaks down and washes away over time. If you prefer to use rock instead of mulch, you will need ARB approval. Trees and shrubs should be maintained, trimmed, fertilized, and watered, except for the street trees, which the CDD trims yearly. Dead plants and sod should be removed and replaced. Be sure to put out all yard waste at the curb for Monday's yard waste pickup. Fertilization, insect, and disease control is encouraged to keep plants and sod looking healthy and also as to not spread to neighboring properties. Per the Community Standards, bare ground or the removal of front flower beds is not allowed and any major modifications of existing flower beds will require ARB approval. Replacement of existing plants is allowed without approval. All plant beds and driveway joints should be weed-free. Violation letters can be sent out for dead sod, bare yards, overgrown trees and shrubs, and weeds.

Edging such as metal, concrete, brick, rock, or rubber is allowed, but please submit it for ARB approval.

Landscape lighting is permitted and must be maintained. Only Dark Sky lighting is permitted for landscaping and exterior home lights. Up-lighting of the landscape, fences, or homes is not allowed. All landscape lighting requires approval from the ARB.

Winter is the dry season in Central Florida and it is a great time to check and make sure your irrigation system is working correctly, running on the permitted days, and overspray onto driveways, sidewalks, and streets is minimized.

Over time the Florida sun fades the paint color. This is also a great time to paint your house and repair any stucco cracks if needed. We now have 77 color schemes in our color book to choose from. Please submit an application with one color scheme when painting your house. If using the same colors you currently have you will still need to submit approval.

If you are not a DIYer, there are many landscaping, irrigation, and power-washing business right here in Harmony.

UPCOMING HROA SOCIAL EVENTS

March 19 – Harmony Sunday Market: 10am-2pm, Town Square

March 25 – Community Yard Sale: 8am-3pm

March 29 – HROA Board Meeting: 6pm, Harmony Ballroom

April 1 – Easter Eggstravaganza: 3pm–5pm, Town Square; Harmony Main Residents Only; RSVP Required.

April 16 – Harmony Sunday Market: 10am–2pm, Town Square

To stay on top of meeting notices, social events and other correspondences please provide Association Solutions your email address. You will stay informed and save the HROA money! n

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TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: ELIAS MOUZAYAK

• Originally from Maracaibo, Venezuela

• Elias is a self-proclaimed food enthusiast, enjoying many types of cuisine especially Middle Eastern.

• Has been with Kisselback Ford for 2 years and 9 months

• Speaks 4 languages: English, Spanish, Arabic and French

What Do People Have to Say About Elias and Kisselback Ford?

Excellent Experience! HHHHH

“My experience at Kisselback Ford was more than excellent, it was exemplary of what customer service should be. My sales advisor Elias Kouz was the best in assessing me in my purchase. He was very diligent because I called him on Friday afternoon at 4pm with the intention of buying a car, and he told me that everything was ready to make the purchase on Saturday, just a day after I called! I totally recommend Kisselback Ford, and of course, sales advisor Elias Kouz, to buy your car fast and to be treated the best way!” — Jackeline M.

Fast & Simple, Yet Still Personalized! HHHHH

“We are so impressed with Elias and the rest of the staff at Kisselback Ford! They made our car buying experience fast and simple yet still personalized.” — Helen R.

Very Professional! HHHHH

“We feel very comfortable. Elias, the salesman, was very professional. The process was fast and easy. He answered and explained all about options for our new vehicle. Justin, the finance manager, was also very good. It is the first time that the process of buying a vehicle doesn’t stress you and take all day long. We will recommend this agency to all our friends and relatives.” — Rosalinda P.

100% Recomendado! HHHHH

“Muy complacido con la atención de Elias; me dio toda la asesoría necesaria para obtener el mejor negocio en mi 2022 Ford Explorer. Agradecido con Elias y todo el equipo de Kisselback Ford. 100% Recomendado.” — Miguel C.