JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER
This month, every single resident should have received a letter regarding our updated list of approved paint colors, community standards, and (if warranted) repairs/violations with a completion deadline of August 29th. It’s been wonderful seeing the neighborhood pull together, roll up their sleeves, and complete these improvements ahead of schedule! Your commitment helps keep our community beautiful, safe, and welcoming for everyone. The HOA is also working on capital projects and are actively improving our common areas. Let’s work together to make this the best HOA in Baymeadows!
An HOA is more than a set of rules — it’s a partnership between homeowners to keep your neighborhood beautiful, safe, and connected. It’s the reason your home feels like home, and your community feels like family.
As you read our HOA newsletter, take a moment to appreciate the people behind it — the board members, volunteers, and neighbors who work together to make your community thrive.
YARD OF THE QUARTER – 7835 LINKSIDE
If you were vying for the esteemed “Yard of the Quarter” award, you have some new competition! The Cooper family are new-ish to the neighborhood, but they have already made some spectacular improvements to their home, and yard. We would like to highlight their efforts, and congratulate them for showing substantial pride of ownership! We all benefit when our neighbors make these types of updates (curb appeal, and property value galore), so if you see them around, give them a nod and a thanks. They truly have accomplished a lot in the short time that they have lived here.
NEW COMMUNITY PAINT COLORS
After much deliberation, three hues of green have now been added to the list of options for stucco exterior paint. The new colors align with the HOA’s earth-tone palette and will give homeowners modern color options and add charm. To view the newly approved paint color list, please download it from our website at LAB-HOA.com on the documents page. Before you paint, homeowners must submit an ARC request for approval, even if painting the exact same color as previous. The new APPROVED PAINT COLOR FORM can be accessed HERE.
STUCCO COLORS: 7 (*NEW COLORS JULY 2026)
PURE WHITE : Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – White BASE (No color added)
NEARLY WHITE : Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – Chantilly Lace – OC-65
LIGHT BEIGE : Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – Muslin – OC-12
DARK BEIGE: Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – Dark Beige – 2165-40
*LIGHT GREEN: Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – Palisades Park – 439
*MEDIUM GREEN : Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – Land of Liberty – 440
*DARK GREEN : Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – Alligator Alley – 441
WOOD PANELLING COLORS: 2
LIGHT BROWN : Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – Natural Cedartone – E5-45
DARK BROWN : Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – Deep Caviar – 2130-20
WOOD TRIM & METAL TRIM COLORS: 1
DARK BROWN : Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – Deep Caviar – 2130-20
PET OF THE QUARTER
Hi everyone! Meet Shadow, our 7-year-old Lab mix and the baby of our family. He’s the little brother to two kitties and keeps us smiling every day.
Lately, Shadow’s favorite hobbies have been sunbathing and napping—he’s an expert cuddler! He also enjoys beach afternoons, swimming and begging for pets and treats.
When we lived in Washington state Shadow would accompany us on hikes and lake swims but he prefers the beach life now and is adapting well to his new home.
Thanks for having Shadow as pet of the quarter!!
– The Lundbohms
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS/RESERVE FUNDS
The board is actively working on upgrades to our community by using reserve funds as they mature for each line item. We hope you have noticed some of the recent improvements to our common areas! This fall, expect to see more upgrades as we prepare to replace sheds (which have outlived their maximum life expectancy), repair entry signs, replace our loaner library, and purchase an on-site shed to store HOA assets (such as tables, tents, chairs). This will lower the operating budget by $936. If there are certain capital improvement projects you think the board should consider, please do not hesitate to send us an email with your suggestions and feedback!
CAPITAL/RESERVES USED 2026: $1,986
2026 ANTICIPATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: $8,000-$12,000
TOTAL IN RESERVES: $172,000
SUDOKU – CAN YOU SOLVE IT?
HOA FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT (7/1/26)
DUES/FEES COLLECTED 2026: $40,553
TOTAL HOMEOWNERS THAT STILL OWE DUES: 8 ($4,400 still uncollected)
OPERATING EXPENSES TO DATE: $21,404 | ANNUAL BUDGET: $37,612 | LEFT: $16,208
LANDSCAPE: $8,645 | $16,200
IRRIGATION: $750 | $1,000
OFFICE SUPPLY/PO BOX/SOFTWARE: $1,192 | $2,550
UTILITIES: $2,138 | $4,200
LEGAL/TAXES: $3,057 | $9,600
SOCIAL: $583 | $1,000
STORAGE: $456 | $912
INSURANCE/WEBSITE: $2,594 | $2,150 (Insurance premium was more expensive than anticipated/budgeted)
***All past due accounts are in collections. If you have outstanding dues – please contact our lawyer at collections@cobbgonzalez.com or call (904) 822-8001 – we cannot accept payments from homeowners once in collections.
IT’S LIZARD SEASON IN JACKSONVILLE
SPOTLIGHT ON GREEN AND BROWN ANOLES
Here are a few reasons they’re worth appreciating:
- Natural pest control. Anoles eat mosquitoes, flies, ants, termites, moths, spiders, roaches, and other small insects. A single anole can consume dozens of insects each day, helping reduce nuisance pests around your home.
- They’re harmless to people. Anoles are not venomous and almost never bite. If handled, they may give a tiny defensive nip, but they’re not dangerous to people or pets.
- They help your garden. By feeding on insects that damage flowers, shrubs, and vegetable plants, anoles can reduce the need for pesticides.
- They’re fascinating to watch. Male anoles display colorful throat fans (called dewlaps) and perform head-bobbing displays to attract mates and defend territory. They can also change color to help regulate temperature, communicate, and respond to stress.
- They indicate a healthy environment. Seeing anoles usually means your yard has vegetation, insects, and shelter that support local wildlife.
Green vs. Brown Anoles in Jacksonville
Jacksonville is home to two common species:
- Green Anole is Florida’s only native anole. It is bright green but can also turn brown depending on temperature, stress, or surroundings.
- Brown Anole is an introduced species from the Caribbean. It has become very common throughout Jacksonville and much of Florida.
Brown anoles compete with native green anoles, causing green anoles to spend more time higher in trees and shrubs than they historically did. Despite this competition, both species still provide valuable insect control.
How you can help native green anoles
If you’d like to encourage native green anoles in your yard:
- Plant native shrubs, vines, and trees.
- Avoid broad-spectrum insecticides, which remove their food source.
- Leave some natural ground cover and mulch.
- Provide a shallow water source during hot weather.
- Keep cats indoors when possible, as cats are significant predators of small lizards.
For Jacksonville homeowners, anoles are essentially tiny, free pest-control specialists. They’re beneficial neighbors that help keep insect populations in check while adding a bit of Florida wildlife to your backyard.
DRAINAGE ISSUES AT THE CURBS
We had 3 companies come out to inspect and bid the work regarding drainage issues along the front curbs in the HOA. We personally stood out in the rain with them to show them the main areas that don’t drain properly. They have all politely declined providing a bid at this time, citing factors such as: (1) they didn’t think it was worth their time to bid, as they perceived it as a mild drainage issue (2) they did not want to get involved as they believe our prior paving vendor is at fault, (3) they can’t provide a bid without an exact list of which homes are impacted, (4) there is no way to simply “fix it,” the whole community would have to be torn up, regraded, repaved, replace all curbs, reset all sewers (at a substantial cost).
WHAT WE’VE LEARNED: The contractors pointed out that this is caused by large tree roots (from trees on homeowner properties) that are lifting the community owned curbs and streets, causing an interruption in the flow of water to the drains. We have also been told these are normal things that come with the territory in housing subdivisions with mature trees.
TAKE OUR SURVEY
If experiencing water along your front curb that does not drain after rainfall: (please send an email no later than September 1, 2026):
STEP 1: Take a picture of the standing water after a big rainfall.
STEP 2: Send your picture to linksideatbaymeadows@gmail.com. Include in the email:
- Your home address, name, and phone number.
- Pertinent information regarding your drainage issue: How are you impacted? After rainfall, how long does it take to dry/subside). Approximately how deep/wide is it? How far does the water need to be transported to rejoin where it drains correctly?
FOR NOW: You can request a sump pump from the HOA to use after a rainy day. These can be checked out by Pat Mattingly (520) 591-2072, or Erin Kofoed (904) 749-2177 – just send a text to request a pump! We have used these pumps, and they do a great job, it’s a matter of getting the standing water from the curb and just diverting it down the road (approx. 20 feet), or across the street, to where it drains correctly.
GOING FORWARD: Once we have an idea of the exact number of homes impacted, feedback from the resident poll (above), photos and addresses, it can help guide the timeline for repairs, and the amount of funds that need to be diverted to this project, and the timeline. We will also approach the BCID to see if this is part of their proposed improvements.
GOT UNSIGHTLY STAINS ON YOUR STUCCO?
We know many homes in our HOA struggle with mold/mildew, or just plain dirt that sticks to the stucco walls. We wanted to share a product that some of our neighbors are using effectively to treat staining on stucco, and could help you save money. If you’re on a budget, but want to keep that stucco squeaky clean, we highly recommend this product!
SUDOKU SOLUTION
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