Georgetowne Homeowners’ Association Newsletter
Edition: April 2026
Editor: Stuart Wills
Spring Garage Sale:
The spring garage sale will be held April 18th and 19th from 8 am to 2 pm.
Pool Access:
All homeowners should have received new fobs for entry and exit. If you are a renter, you must contact your landlord for a new fob. If you are new to Georgetowne, or have lost your fob, please contact Vista.
Security and Solicitations:
Recently, several residents have reported both solicitors knocking on their doors as well as unknown individuals walking around the neighborhood, apparently with no obvious purpose.
Security is a primary concern for all of us. While we do have new residents in Georgetowne who may not be familiar to you, not everyone you see may have a legitimate reason to be here. We have many elderly residents that could be (and have been) easy targets for scams. If you see individuals acting suspiciously – going door-to-door with no obvious purpose, taking photos of multiple residences, etc. – call the Winter Springs Police. A false alarm is better than what could happen.
Remember, solicitations are not allowed in Georgetowne at any time. Someone may come to your door and claim that they are doing work or providing a service for your neighbor(s). This is a means for them to gain your confidence, and often a scam. Legitimate vendors do not do business this way. Please do not engage with these people. Shut your door. If this is not enough encouragement for them to leave, do not hesitate to call the Winter Springs Police.
Insurance News:
It’s (almost) that time again when we need to renew our Georgetowne insurance for another year. Please understand that we do everything we can to minimize costs while providing adequate coverage. The nature of our area dictates that we cannot ignore hurricanes, wind and/or water damage. All this affects the price.
Landscape news:
Our brief winter is over and leaf dropping season is in full force. Milo’s crew is making a serious effort to collect the leaves, even employing a new trailer equipped with vacuum device, but until the trees are done leaves will pile up.
The landscape committee has been busy planning new work around the Winter Springs entrance. A new design is underway for the area where Duke removed a large tree and new Tea olive trees are to be added adjacent to the pool parking lot. The trees are part of an Arbor Day celebration by the town and gifted to Georgetowne residents at no cost to us.
News from Baker: See Baker’s report at the end of the newsletter.
Wall repair:
While the damage to the brick wall at the Trotwood entrance has been repaired, a second area of damage to the wall has occurred on Northern Way. The board is in contact with a mason and is exploring options for repair. Our hope is to save the tree that is pushing on the wall, a more complicated job than if the tree were removed.
Baker report for March/April:
The Baker team will be performing our routine Integrated Pest Management (IPM) inspections across all properties. During these visits, we will carefully inspect turf and landscape areas for any signs of insect or disease activity and treat as needed to maintain plant health and prevent issues from developing further.
To support turf recovery following the recent freeze events, we will be applying an Iron and micronutrient treatment to all turf areas. These nutrients help improve turf color, strengthen plant health, and encourage recovery as temperatures begin to warm and the growing season approaches.
Additional granular fertilizer may be applied where needed to further support turf recovery and encourage healthy root development. Our technicians will also be spot-treating any visible broadleaf weeds throughout the turf areas during service.
Following the freeze, some lawns may still show temporary discoloration, thinning, or delayed growth. This is a normal response to cold stress. With warmer temperatures approaching and proper nutrient support, affected areas should gradually improve as active growth resumes. Please allow up to 21 days to see full results from treatments.
Our technician will be in the community this week completing these services. We will continue monitoring all areas closely and address any concerns as they arise. As always, if you have any questions or notice any areas needing attention, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Justin Watkins at (407) 468-1549.
For More Information:
Lawn Issues: Individual lawn concerns or questions and shrubs can be addressed by directly contacting either Baker (weeds and fertilization) or Milo’s Landscaping (mowing, edging, trimming, etc.). No need to first contact the HOA. Broader landscaping questions or concerns can, as always, be brought to the board. Contact-information is available on the Georgetowne HOA website, the Georgetowne/Vista portal, or at Baker: joseph@bakerlandscaping.com and Milo’s Lawn Service: Milos1569@gmail.com
ARB: An ARB application is required for most improvements on the street-facing side of your property. The application form is simple to complete and can be located on the www.GeorgetowneCommunity.com website.
Communication: If you would like to get e-mail updates and notifications regarding the Georgetowne Community, please send an e-mail to GeorgetowneHOA32708@gmail.com with your name and street address. The Georgetowne HOA newsletter is published once each quarter and can be found on the Georgetowne HOA website. If you do not have access to the website, or simply would like to receive a printed copy, please contact Vista and we will be happy provide it.