Hawthorn Park

The Board of Directors for Hawthorn Park (2007) may be reached by e-mail:

Lee Fioretto -- ARC and Activities Director, 2-year ('07/'08)
Tyler Linkenhoker -- Secretary, 2-year ('08/'09)
Pat Whitesel -- Vice President, 2-year ('08/'09)
Mike Hogan -- President, 2-year ('08/'09)
Frank Miles -- Treasurer, 2-year ('07/'08)
Ray Dalto -- Assistant Secretary, 2-year ('07/'08)
Frank Maruca -- Assistant Treasurer, 2-year ('07/'08)

The phone numbers for the Board of Directors will be found in the Homeowner Directory.

Board of Directors Meetings – The directors of an association have a fiduciary relationship to the members who are served by the association. Board members are elected at the Annual Meeting in November to serve two-year terms. Meetings are normally held on the fourth Thursday of each month (see the calendar for dates). Meetings are held at Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Avenue NW. Association members are encouraged to attend these meetings and to become actively involved in the community. The Board is supported by a professional property management organization, Sentry Management.

Self-Nomination Form -- If you would like to stand election for the Board of Directors, please use this self-nomination form. Instructions are on the form: [PDF format] [DOC format]

Fees and Budgets -- There are 92 properties in Hawthorn Park. The annual budget is submitted for approval at the Annual Meeting. The new 2008 annual homeowner assessment is $1,100, payable in two installments (January and July). This fee covers maintenance and management of common grounds. Also included in the assessment are costs associated with the yearly inspection and certification of back-flow check valves and 89 channels of Brighthouse Networks analog cable TV (see channels and other facts).

Phase 1 = 41 homes
Phase 2 = 30 homes (+1 vacant lot)
Phase 3 = 20 homes
Total homes = 91, Total lots = 92

New Homeowner Purchase Application Form -- Are you in the process of selling your home privately in Hawthorn Park? Please have your buyers complete the Purchase Application and turn it into Property Management at least 2-weeks prior to closing. You may download and print the form in either format: [PDF format] [DOC format]

Rentals -- Are you planning to rent your home in Hawthorn Park? There are requirements you must comply with: A rental application form must be completed and provided to Property Management prior to the approval to rent your property. Also, your home may be rented only once during a 12-month period, so please select your tenents carefully. Questions and forms may be obtaing from Property Management. [Click here for Call Guide.]

Declaration of Association -- Click on these links for the Association documents.
MS Word versions available so far:

Introduction [DOC format]
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Hawthorn Park [DOC format]
Exhibits [DOC format]
Cable Television Agreement
Association Articles of Incorporation
Association Bylaws
Subdivision Plat
Escrow Agreement
Management Agreement

PDF files available now on our Yahoo Group:

Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions [PDF format]
First Amendment, May, 1995 [PDF format]
First Amendment, October, 1996 [PDF format]

For Sale -- Click here to see what residents are buying and selling!

Restaurant Reviews -- Click here to read what others think, and be sure to submit your own opinions!

Annual Backflow Equipment Inspections -- Each year the water company will send a letter to homeowners asking them to arrange to have their backflow valves inspected. DO NOT DO THIS! The inspections are handled and paid by the Home Owner Association. However, should the inspection of your equipment indicate a problem requiring repair work, repairs are the responsibility of the home owner.

Property Manager, Sentry Management. Is responsible for supporting the Association and the Board on everything from administrative matters to vendor management to rules enforcement. May be reached by phone or e-mail (see Phone Call Guide for Residents).

Phone Call Guide for Residents -- Click here to see who to call in different situations.

Community Committees, Clubs, and Projects

Architectural Review -- Hawthorn Park is a deed restricted community. Exterior alterations such as (but not limited to) paint, landscaping, and pool installation require the written approval of the ARC. A standard form is available to facilitate the review and approval process. Contact: Lee Fioretto

Newsletter -- The Hawthorn Herald shares useful information with the neighborhood, and is published approximately 3 times a year. Contact: Kathy Lesjak

Directory -- The Homeowner Directory lists the residents of Hawthorn Park with their addresses and phone numbers. Contact: Jeannie Ladd

Common Grounds Committee -- Directs the budget set aside for beautification plantings, such as flowers and shrubs. Coordinates the application for the Manatee County grant for neighborhood beautification. Plans common grounds landscape maintenance. Contact: Frank Maruca

Garage Sales -- Coordinates the community activities related to the garage sale days (see calendar for dates) so that attendance is maximized and events run smoothly. Click here for photos. Contact Lee Fioretto

Web Page -- Responsible for the presence of Hawthorn Park in cyberspace, to improve communications within our neighborhood and to highlight the attractiveness of our community to future residents. Contact: Art Stadlin

Community Maintenance -- Oversees the mechanical systems (e.g., lake pumps) and natural features of the community so that maintenance issues may be avoided or rectified promptly and efficiently. Authorized to spend up to $300 to fix any immediate problem. Contact: TBD [See a Board Member or Len Lesjak if you would like to volunteer!]

Activities Fund Committee -- Oversees the financiing of social functions. Contact: Lee Fioretto

Holiday Party Committee -- The annual community holiday dinner party is a wonderful occasion to meet and greet your neighbors in Hawthorn Park. Click here for photos. Contact TBD [See a Board Member if you would like to volunteer!]

Ladies Tea -- Fall is the perfect time for an All Girls gathering. It's a great occasion to meet that new neighbor or an old friend in a casual and fun atmosphere.. Click here for photos. If you are interested in planning or helping with future Teas, please contact Lori Lance or Peg Mazza

Picnic Committee -- The annual community picnic is a wonderful occasion to meet and greet your neighbors in Hawthorn Park. Now held in the Spring! Click here for photos. Contact: Lee Fioretto

Hi Flyer / Distribution Committee -- Distribution of flyers and the Hawthorn Herald door to door in plastic bags. Contact George Sinclair

Signs Committee -- Maintain signage inventory and deploy them as required. Contact Mike Theoret or Len Lesjak.

Sales Committee -- Sell ads. Revenue goes to the Hawthorn Park Activities Fund. Contact Kathy Lesjak

Meet and Greet Committee -- Greet new homeowners, get and give cookies, collect info for Directory, staff sign-in tables at functions, prepare name tags, etc. Contact Nan Fioretto or Beate Kutschera

Community Guidelines for Everyday Living

Sprinklers -- Please set your lawn sprinkler to normally operate only between the hours of 12:01am and 5:00am. This will allow late and early walkers to enjoy the sidewalks without getting wet. It also allows the water to soak in before the grass is cut during the day.

Garbage Cans -- Please do not place your trash or yard clippings at the curb before 6:00pm the day before the pick-up.

Mail Boxes -- If your mail box post or scroll work becomes damaged, please notify Property Management or the Board so that it may assist with repairs. If your box itself becomes damaged or rusted, it is your responsibility to repair or replace it.

Pets -- Manatee County Leash Law requires that all dogs and cats be kept on a leash. Please remember to "scoop the poop" when walking your dog around the neighborhood. Cats left to roam may be picked up by Animal Control.

Driving -- Please drive carefully and slowly as there may be children playing.

[This page last updated 5/3/2008]