When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! This National Weather Service slogan is a reminder that
hearing thunder means lightning is close enough to strike. Stop all outdoor activities at the first sound
of thunder or sighting of lightning, and all swimmers should immediately leave the water and clear the pool
deck. Shelter in an enclosed building or a hard-topped vehicle.
Remember the 30-minute rule — stay out of the water and off outdoor fields for at
least 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder or sighting of lightning. Please share this with your
children and grandchildren. Safety first.
The kiddie pool pump was replaced and an outdoor clock installed at the pool house
Heat-tolerant plantings have been added to two common area landscape beds
The Turnberry entrance monument has been patched and painted, including the lettering
Drainage easement maintenance along Paradise Pond Road and Mariam Elias Way is complete
Atlantic Pipe Services cleaned the pipe and located the missing yard drain by video camera, confirming the
pipe and its joints are undamaged. A-Team Site Works then cleaned and reconstructed the covered yard drain,
found beneath dirt and tree roots. The Board will continue working with Nevin Engineering to define ongoing
maintenance requirements and costs for the Turnberry Reserve Study, and thanks the homeowners along the
easement for their cooperation.
Please note
An emergency repair was approved for the sink in the women's bathroom at the pool. Please do not sit on
the sink — it is affixed to the wall and has no support base.
The next Board of Directors meeting is Tuesday 16 September at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome.
This & That · August 2026
Notices from around the neighborhood
Coffee with the BOD candidates. The October Meet and Greet at the K&B has been
cancelled and replaced with a casual, informal gathering on Saturday 24 October, 9 a.m. to
noon, at the Turnberry pool parking lot. Please mark your calendars.
Board volunteers wanted. It is almost the time of year when we seek volunteers to serve
on the Board of Directors. Volunteering fosters a sense of community, helps preserve property values, and
contributes savings by offsetting potential expenses.
Planning exterior work? Driveway, roof, patio, landscaping — please submit an ARB
application form first. Forms and the ARB Standards & Guidelines are in the documents library.
Website transition. The Webmaster Committee is moving the site to a new hosting
provider. More information will follow in the coming weeks.
Close your umbrella. With frequent afternoon thunderstorms, please close pool umbrellas
when you leave the pool area.
Keep drains clear. Please do not sweep or wash leaves and lawn trimmings into storm or
yard drains. Over time this clogs the drains and harms our ponds. Homeowners are responsible for the
actions of their lawn services.
Parking. Overnight street parking is prohibited between 11:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. under
the May 2024 Rules & Regulations. No vehicle may be parked overnight in the pool lot without prior
approval and a parking pass from the Property Manager.
Residential collection across St. Johns County has been handled by FCC Environmental Services since 1
August 2024. Collection is a county service, not an association one, so schedules and missed-pickup queries
go to FCC rather than the Board or MAY Management Services. These are the days for our neighborhood:
Garbage
Monday
Household garbage is collected on Mondays.
Cans out no earlier than 3 p.m. Sunday
Recycling & yard waste
Tuesday
Recycling bins and yard waste are collected on Tuesdays.
Bins out no earlier than 3 p.m. Monday
Bins curbside by 6 a.m. on your collection day
Holiday weeks often shift the schedule — check before putting bins out
Sign up through Recycle Coach for collection reminders
Water lawns only when authorized. Your day depends on whether your house number is even or odd.
Even numbered homes water on Sundays
Odd numbered homes water on Saturdays
The lakes and ponds in these photographs are the same water supply the restrictions protect. More
information on conserving Florida's water is published by the St. Johns River Water Management District.
Safety & security · Ongoing
General safety tips for homeowners
Most incidents reported in the neighborhood involve unlocked vehicles. A few habits each evening make the
difference.
