Next Board Meeting: May 21, 2012
Please review Minutes as they have been updated!
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Cypresswood Resident Rules
The following are important rules that are to be observed by all Cypresswood residents:
Garage and yard sales are prohibited.
Pets must be kept on a leash.
No boats, trailers, campers or motor homes permitted unless enclosed in a garage.
No overnight parking of RV's and motor homes.
Noisy and disruptive gatherings strictly prohibited.
Residents must notify the gate personnel, if expecting a guest after 10:00pm or the gate personnel will refuse entry.
No TV antennas or satellite dishes. (18 inch satellites permissible with restrictions.)
No portable buildings permitted ie: storage sheds, doll houses, etc.
No advertising signs (Realtor signs excluded) shall be erected.
No farm animals, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised or maintained.
Unlicensed motor vehicles; including, but not limited to, go carts, are no allowed on Cypresswood streets.
All signage in Cypresswood must be obeyed. That would include speed limit signs, no passing signs and stop signs.
Please note: All of the individual neighborhoods may have additional rules and regulations that must be adhered to. Please consult their page on this website.
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The Cypresswood Community is an exclusive, established master planned community, featuring spectacular estate homes, patio homes, villas and condominiums. Conveniently located in Central Florida. This 730 acre on-going development currently has about 1100 developed homes and home sites. Future plans are for an additional 308 home sites.
Cypresswood Golf & Country Club has a 18 hole championship golf course with pro shop, junior olympic sized swimming pool, six lighted tennis courts, Wellness Center, and a clubhouse with a restaurant and lounge.
Cypresswood offers the tranquility of a country club lifestyle for either year round or seasonal residents. The most exciting collection of home style choices anywhere awaits you in this prestigious community.
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Community News Release
John Wood Realty, Inc. has acquired the 200 acre parcel adjacent to the eastern boundary of Cypresswood. This property is currently improved pasture that comprised a portion of the Buck Mann Ranch. The Mann family still owns and operates the portions of the Buck Mann Ranch to the north and south of the parcel acquired by John Wood Realty.
John Wood Realty will continue to utilize this property for cattle grazing at the present time. The acquisition and control of this property by John Wood Realty will help maintain the quality of the Cypresswood Community. John Wood Realty looks forward to a collaborative effort with the Cypresswood Community Association, Inc. in determining the future utilization of this parcel.
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Community News!
Central Polk Parkway Advocacy Group
HAINES CITY - The Central Polk Parkway Advocacy Group launched Thursday with its first organizational meeting, and named its leader.
Dave Carter was named chairman of the group and plans were discussed during the meeting, which was hosted by the Haines City Economic Development Council.
Carter, representing Carter Engineering in Winter Haven, was recommended for the position by State Rep. John Wood and was unanimously approved for the post.
Several local government leaders were in attendance, including County Commissioner Ed Smith, Lake Wales Mayor Jack Van Sickle and Lake Alfred City Commissioner Tracy Garcia.
Representatives from the county's Growth Management, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida's Turnpike Enterprise were in attendance, too.
Chris Piazza, project manager with FDOT, made a presentation and answered questions during the meeting. Piazza explained how the planning phase of the Central Polk Parkway will take at least three years. He said the design will take 2-3 years and construction on the parkway will take 5-10 years.
"It will be a span of 15 to 20 years to complete the entire project," Piazza said. "And we will probably have to have a partnership between state finance and toll finance, because we currently have no funding for this project."
The Central Polk Parkway will encompass 272 square miles with an eastern and western leg. The western leg will start south of the Polk Parkway in Bartow and the eastern leg will be north of the Osceola-Polk border. The western corridor is estimated to cost more than $128 million and the eastern corridor will cost about $310 million, according to Piazza.
"We are trying to consider all the information and come up with a plan," Wood said. "But the bottom line is, it's all about the money, and I'm anxious to make this happen."
Wood said it's important for all the cities in Polk County to support the construction of the parkway.
"We need the region to come together as one voice," Wood said. "We need to be unified because that's how things get done."
The meeting concluded with the advocacy group setting goals, including a timeline schedule, expert input, financing options and an outreach initiative. The group agreed to meet on the second Thursday of every month
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REPRESENTATIVE WOOD'S PEACE CREEK DRAINAGE DISTRICT LEGISLATION SIGNED INTO LAW
TALLAHASSEE - Representative John Wood (R-Winter Haven) welcomed the signing into law of House Bill (HB) 431, a measure that abolished the Peace Creek Drainage District and transferred its assets and indebtedness, if any, over to the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). The new law signed by Governor Crist will provide SWFWMD increased ability to manage the Peace Creek Drainage District basin and thus enhance the oversight of an important natural resource.
Representative Wood, the House bill sponsor, said: “In 1913 landowners in eastern Polk came together to construct the Peace Creek Canal to improve their property for agriculture. Over the years the development of the region has necessitated additional maintenance as a governmental responsibility. SWFWMD has the expertise and resources to properly fulfill this important governmental activity.”
“I am pleased that this bill passed during the 2010 Legislative Session,” said Senator JD Alexander who sponsored the Senate companion bill. “ It will ensure consistent and on-going maintenance of Peace Creek for the good of all residents in the area. I would like to thank all parties involved over the past few years to make this effort a success.”
"We appreciate all of the efforts by Representative Wood and Senator Alexander to secure passage of this bill," said Dave Moore, Executive Director of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. "The District is committed to continuing the maintenance of the Peace Creek Canal to ensure continued flood protection for the property owners in the region."
Paul Senft, former Polk County Commissioner and current Board member of the Southwest Florida Water Management District said: “I have worked with many people to formalize the maintenance of the Peace Creek for over six years. I’m grateful to the Governor and Representative John Wood and Senator J.D. Alexander for HB #431 that clarifies and formalizes the maintenance of the Peace Creek as the official responsibility of the Water Management District. Since the hurricanes of 2004, SWFWMD has spent several million dollars cleaning, clearing and maintaining the Peace Creek and earning the trust and respect of the farmers, ranchers and property owners of the area. The newly established partnerships and working relationships that are now made official by this legislation should serve the area well as we move forward. The protection of the water resources while respecting private property rights will benefit everyone in the area.”