Sweetwood Estates HOA

Criteria for Yard of the Month

The Yard of the Month committee was first formed in August of 1995. The rules that the committee follows are:
The committee is made up of three residents, with at least two members present to make the decision.
A different yard is to be selected on the first day of every month, and the Yard of the Month sign is then posted.
A yard may only be selected every 12 months.
Records will be kept of winners, including address and lot number.
No yard is selected if the owner is in arrears on his homeowner association dues or
late fees.
The present committee follows these rules.
Our procedure is to drive around the neighborhood together to select the best kept yard. We look at the health of the grass, evidence of edging, lack of weeds, trimmed shrubbery and trees, and well kept flower gardens. We usually find 3-4 yards per month to consider, and then by reexamining our choices, we make the final decision in unison.
We, Florence Warren, Sherry  LaRue and Mary Jo Strah, have enjoyed doing this for several years. Sometimes our choice is so easy, but there are months that it takes us a long time to find the yard that is to be awarded the sign. This happens when our weather is especially hot/dry, with the lack of water. Winter months also present all of us as homeowners with problems to keep our lawns well kept. Florida!
When we approach the house, people are all excited and cameras come out. At our annual association meeting, we ask if the owners want us to continue. So far they remain enthusiastic and we continue our monthly "ride".
Please know that your type of grass does not stop us from awarding you the sign. Grass is only part of our selection, as listed above. We are looking for the best yard for that particular month ... overall appearance ...... not just grass.
If you have any questions please contact the committee.
Mary Jo Strah

January 2022

Yard of the Month

Since January of  2020 the winner of the Yard of the Month award has received a $25 gift certificate to the Home Depot.

 Congratulations to Darlene and Gary Cristofaro, winners of the April 2024 Yard of the Month award.

Congratulations to Ann and Chris Olesnevich,, winners of the March 2024 Yard of the Month.

Congratulations to Amanda and Jeremy Pederson, winners of the February 2024 Yard of the Month.

Congratulations to Heidi and Dale Joyce, winners of the January 2024 Yard of the Month award.

Congratulations to Consuelo and Luis Villalva, Dwinners of the Holiday award.

Congratulations to Tammy Petrone, winner of the December 2023 Yard of the Month award.

Congratulations to Heather Jones, winner of the November 2023 Yard of the Month award.

Congratulations to Donna and Daniel Walton, winners of the October 2023 Yard of the Month award.

Congratulations to Stephanie and Gary Castner, winners of the September Yard of the Month award.

Congratulations to Lori and Michael Starr, winners of the August 2023 Yard of the Month award.

Congratulations to Terry and Don Kingston, winners of the July 2023 Yard of the Month award.

Congratulations to Alicia Fannon, winner of the June 2023 Yard of the Month award.

Congratulations to the  Mark Sieni family, winners of the May 2023 Yard of the Month award.

Many thanks to Flo Warren, Mary Jo Strah, and Sherry LaRue for serving as judges for the award.