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Habitat Enhancement
**As required by the structure of our Sarasota County Neighborhood Initiative Grant, this is the third of several educational newsletters...


Bahia Vista Parallel Force Main Update - January 2023
The Bahia Vista Parallel Force Main project continues through Forest Lakes. The purpose of the project is to expand existing wastewater...


Waterbodies are the receivers of everything
**As required by the structure of our grant, this is the second of several educational newsletters to be provided* Click here for the...


2022 Holiday Lights Contest Winners
The judges for our annual Holiday Lights Contest had a tough time selecting the winners for 2022 and would like to thank all of our...


FLCCE HOA Annual Meeting
2023 Annual Meeting Date: 2023 FLCCE HOA Annual Meeting Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Outside the Erb home at 2203 Brookhaven...


Pine Valley Potluck
Welcome the New Year with neighbors new and old at our first annual Pine Valley Potluck! Bring your chair and a favorite dish to share!...


County Grant Update
It’s happening! The new Forest Lakes signs are marking our neighborhood along Beneva Road and we’re painting the brick planters and...


Holiday Golf Cart Parade & Caroling
Mark your calendars and get ready to spread holiday cheer with our annual Holiday Golf Cart Parade! Date: Thursday, December 22nd...


Holiday Lights Contest
The Holiday Lights Contest is coming to FLCCE. Decorate your home for Christmas and when the Christmas Lights Review team goes through...


Notice of Opportunity to High School Students
Parents, let your son/daughter know that Forest Lakes (a non-profit) is looking for student volunteers who seek Community Service credit...


County Grant BIG NEWS!
Congratulations to all FLCCE residents! Thanks to your many signatures of support, and the hard work of the Neighborhood Ambassadors,...


UPDATE - Bahia Vista Parallel Force Main
From 'The Sarasota News Leader', 7/15/22 (click here for full article): "Recognizing the affected residents’ — and drivers’ —...


UPDATE - Bahia Vista Parallel Force Main
From 'The Sarasota News Leader', 7/15/22 ( click here for full article ): "Recognizing the affected residents’ — and drivers’ — frustrations, the Sarasota County Commission voted unanimously on July 13 to authorize the completion of a sewage pipeline project along Beneva Road and Bahia Vista Street in Sarasota that has been on hold for months."


Summer of Improvement
There’s a lot going on in our neighborhood these days. We’ve been edging, mowing, planting and trimming, as we plan for new area projects...


Flag Day
Thanks to Girl Scout Troop #254, as well as our school age neighbors, Neighborhood Ambassadors, Board members and residents from across...


Independence Day Parade
It’s coming... The Forest Lakes Independence Day parade. Decorate your stroller, bicycle, pets and/or golf cart. If you’re a walker-then...


Waste Management Pickup Delays
You may have noted your yard waste was not picked up in a timely manner. Your HOA Board followed up to see what the issue was. Â We were informed that for a variety of reasons they were behind with several neighborhoods. They apologized and got back on schedule. Just letting you know that the issue was pursued, and Waste Management is aware that this neighborhood is on top of things. Â As a reminder Residential Curbside Collections Guidelines are on the County website. www.sc


Can we work with the County to dredge Philippi Creek?
The answer: There is a process! Take a look at these links below: Process Flow chart Navigable Waterways and Dredging


Did you know? Drainage easements dedicated to the Public may exist behind or alongside your home?
Because of our neighborhood's age, residents may not realize drainage easements exist either behind or alongside their homes. They do....


Are you new to the area or a lifelong resident looking for green living information?
Here is a resource for you, prepared by the Science and Environment Council and shared with our Association by The Bay Park Conservancy:...


The Florida Friendly Landscaping Guide to Plant Selections & Landscape Design
The last Community Topics of Interest (CTI) presentation in the series was held April 26th on Native Plantings and Pollinator Pathways. ...


FLCCE Requests of the County Re: Force Main Project
We have recently written a letter to the county officials regarding the Force Main Project. In it we addressed the large truck traffic...


Waste Management Pickup Delays
This past weekend you may have noted your yard waste was not picked up in a timely manner. Your HOA Board followed up to see what the...
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