Welcome to the Neighborhood Revised 12/18 Dear New Resident, The Communications Committee of the Crosswater at Pablo Bay Homeowners Association wants to welcome you to your new home. We love our neighborhood, and since you have already made the huge step of buying a home here, we expect you already do too. Moving can be very taxing, so we wanted to offer you this gesture of welcome to help out a little. We have gathered together some information that can be helpful. Some of it is available elsewhere in your closing documents, and we know you do have access to Google, but sometimes, it’s just easier to have some Cliffs Notes to cut to the chase. If there is something that you need that is not covered here, you are encouraged to let us know so that this package can evolve over time to best serve our newest neighbors. We have included some of our favorite restaurants to help you hit the ground running when you don’t quite feel like cooking. As time goes on, and you find a great new spot, don’t be shy to suggest it for inclusion in future welcome packages. Most of us are here for the same reasons… great floorplans, in a beautiful neighborhood, that is in a terrific location. Our goal is to add a human element, to make “great neighbors” become the first in your list of descriptors for your new home. To that end, we warmly welcome you to your new home, and look forward to seeing you around the community. We think you’ll find it is a very friendly place. If you have a question not covered here, please email us at: [email protected] We can also send you a PDF of this document, if you wish… just let us know. With warmest regards, The Communications Committee Crosswater at Pablo Bay Homeowners Association, Inc. The Association Website: crosswaterpbhoa.com The official place for communication. This is where you can also find links to things like the architectural modification request forms, etc. There is a knowledge base with most everything you need to know about the community structure. The pool center handbook, and master documents are all here. Board of Directors (Community Residents): David Okun - President Angela Marks - Treasurer Larry Peters - Vice President Len Roberts - Secretary Robert McAlister - Member at Large Management BCM Services, Inc. 920 3rd Street Neptune Beach, FL 32266 Website: http://bcmservices.net The best way to communicate with BCM is through email, except of course, in the event of an emergency. BCM’s scope of service includes: • Handle homeowner’s questions, suggestions, complaints and concerns to the subdivision, which includes violation letters. • Review Architectural Review request with recommendation for Board’s action, which includes approval/denial letters and send to the Architectural Review Board for their action on request • Perform monthly inspections on each property • Coordinate all mailings and membership meetings • Provide on call services for emergencies Our Property Manager is Matt Ciupak - for any information related to the neighborhood or to contact a board member or subcommittee member, contact Matt. Email: [email protected] Phone: (904) 242-0666, ext 109 After Hours Emergencies: 904-993-2945 Get Social… Your new community offers a range of opportunities to socialize and participate with your neighbors. Aside from the playgrounds, dog park, and pool… there are community sponsored events throughout the year. In addition to community sponsored events, many people convene for everything from block parties to card games to the very popular Bunco! Regardless of the event, public or private… it all hinges upon YOU getting out, meeting your neighbors, and participating. Committee meetings, such as Social, Communications, and Architectural Review are all posted on the website. Even if you don’t have the time to commit to being a regular committee member, don’t bypass the chance to contribute to a single event. Remember, your experience begins with your participation. Facebook There are two Facebook pages relevant to the neighborhood. 1) Crosswater at Pablo Bay Neighborhood ~ an informal, friendly, neighbor run page for information, asking questions, and sharing referrals https://www.facebook.com/groups/603590889757365/ 2) Crosswater at Pablo Bay HOA ~run by the board for more formal community updates https://www.facebook.com/groups/1519809741656580/ Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste Trash is collected every Wednesday morning Recycling is collected every other Wednesday Yard Waste is collected every Thursday Trash and recycling containers are available FREE from the city. Call (904) 630-CITY (2489) to request containers or for any further information. • Containers or yard waste should not be put out prior to 5pm the night before collection. • Face the container with wheels back toward your home. • All recyclables are commingled in the single container - see the city website for a full list of what is and is not recyclable. Further information about waste and recycling is on the city website: www.coj.net/departments/public-works/solid-waste/faqs There’s an app for that… The MyJax app is your mobile connection to City of Jacksonville services, allowing you to: • Report concerns such as blight, potholes, missed collections, animals and other issues • Pinpoint the issue location using GPS, attach photos, and receive automatic status updates from your smart device • View local points of interest • Review City news • Link directly to the City’s social pages • One touch dialing • Access to other City mobile apps • Look up garbage and recycle schedules, add those dates to your smart device calendar The IveGot1 app brings the power of EDDMapS (Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System) to your iPhone. If you observe an invasive or dangerous species, you can submit observations directly with your device from the field. These reports are uploaded to EDDMapS and e-mailed directly to local and state verifiers for review. If you’re a hiker or explorer, use this app to help protect Florida’s ecosystem from harmful and destructive species. Things To Do We’ve cultivated a number of interesting things to do. Rather that try to describe each in detail here, we have a brief description and a link. If you think it interests you, just go online and get the details. The Cummer Museum & Gardens —> www.cummermuseum.org • Free admission every Tuesday after 4:30pm • Tapas Tuesdays - Wine, live music & tapas on the café patio • Not just the museum… the gardens are spectacular Riverside Arts Market —> riversideartsmarket.com • Saturdays from 10am - 3pm • Fresh produce, artisanal baked goods, hand crafts, art & live music • Under the I-95 bridge, so it’s rain or shine JAX Farmers Market —> jaxfarmersmarket.com • Daily, dawn to dusk • A bit of a ride, but the longest running farmers market in Florida • Your local sourced produce Alhambra Dinner Theater —> www.alhambrajax.com • Dinner and a show! • Local and touring theatrical productions Jacksonville Art Walk —> jacksonvilleartwalk.com • First Wednesday every month - Downtown Jacksonville, 5-9pm • Food trucks, artists and musicians Jax Beach Classic Car Cruise —> www.betterjaxbeach.com/classic-car-cruise.html • Third Tuesday of every month - Sea Walk Pavilion, 5-8pm • Free and open to the public Deck the Chairs —> deckthechairs.org • Jacksonville Beach annual event for month of December • Lifeguard chairs from beach taken up to plaza and LIT UP! • Check the website for days with music and food trucks Kingsley Plantation —> www.nps.gov/timu/learn/historyculture/kp.htm • Part of the National Park Service Timicuan Preserve • Free admission • A sobering look at the plantation/slave system Jump Street —> www.gotjump.com/florida/jacksonville-beach/ • Indoor trampoline center • Have the kids bounce out their energy! Top Golf —> topgolf.com/us/jacksonville/ • A driving range on steroids! Over 100 bays on 3 levels! • Full service restaurant and bar Jacksonville Symphony —> www.jaxsymphony.org • Not your grandma’s philharmonic! • Recently featured the songs of David Bowie for Spring Program • Led by Courtney Lewis, former Asst. Conductor of the New York Philharmonic In addition to these local attractions, you can also go online for an up to date listing of live performances at local venues. Most area venues, including Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, Prime F. Osborn Convention Center, Ritz Theare & Museum, Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, TIAA Bank Field, Daily’s Place Amphitheater http://www.jaxevents.com Additionally, consider the schedule of events at the St. Augustine Amphitheater https://www.staugamphitheatre.com And the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall https://www.pvconcerthall.com Sports Franchises Jacksonville is home to a number of Pro and Semi-Pro Sports Franchises. So whatever your personal like is, we’re sure you can find a local team to root for! The Jacksonville Jaguars —> www.jaguars.com • Our own NFL team • 2017 AFC South Division Champs! Enough said! The Jacksonville Icemen —> www.jacksonvilleicemen.com • Brand new minor league hockey team for Winnipeg Jets • Inaugural season begins October 14, 2017 The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp —> www.jaxshrimp.com • Our own minor league baseball team (Miami Marlins farm team) • Very affordable ticket prices for single games or seasons • Fun for the whole family The Jacksonville Sharks —> www.jaxsharks.com • Arena football team • Indoor action - rain or shine The Jacksonville Giants —> www.jacksonvillegiants.com • ABA Basketball Team • 2016, 2017, 2018 ABA Basketball Champs@ The Jacksonville Armada —> www.jacksonvillearmada.com • National Premier Soccer League franchise • The “Fleet” play locally at UNF Hodges Stadium The Jacksonville Axemen —> www.jaxaxe.com • USA Rugby League Club • Rugby isn’t that big in the US… but it’s here, if you like it! Places to Eat With Beach Blvd, Atlantic Blvd, and the St. Johns Town Center just minutes away, you’ll surely find all of the expected chains around.