What You Should Know

A guest is a person whose stay does not exceed fifteen(15) consecutive days or thirty(30) total calendar days. The home owner may be subject to fees for any person(s) staying longer than these periods. Guests are entirely responsible of their resident hosts and must comply with the Community Rules and Regulations. The community facilities are primarily for the use and enjoyment of the residents. Guests will be allowed the use of the Community facilities, however, guests must be accompanied by a resident host at all times.

All overnight guests or guests who will be using the Community recreational facilities must be registered by their host at the office during normal office hours. Guests arriving on weekends or holidays may be registered during office hours the last day prior to their arrival. Failure to register your guest will be subject the guest to immediate removal form the Community. Guests must notify the office upon departure.

The speed limit within Four Lakes is 17 miles per hour. The posted speed limit and other traffic signs must be strictly observed at all times by residents and their guests. Please be aware of pedestrians, golf carts and bicycles at all times. Please pause at all intersections. Pedestrians, golf carts and bicycles have the right-of-way.

Operators of all motorized vehicles within the community must have a valid operator’s license. This Includes golf carts. Children and unlicensed teenagers cannot operate a golf cart. It doesn’t matter if there is a licensed adult driver in the cart. The driver of the cart must be a licensed driver. The streets in the community are no different from city streets. All types of vehicles in all sizes travel our streets. Unlicensed drivers do not have the training or experience to anticipate and avert an accident situation. Also, a licensed driver in the passenger seat cannot guarantee they can step on the brake or control the steering wheel to avert an accident. Please follow this rule for everyone’s safety.

All vehicles must have a current registration and be properly licensed. Only personal vehicles used for daily transportation will be allowed in the Community. ATV’s minibikes, dirt bikes, go-carts, or any similar motorized vehicles are prohibited from being operated in the Community.

• Walkers, joggers, bikers, non-playing golf carts (joy riders) are not permitted on the course between 8:00AM and 6:00PM Monday – Saturday and between 7:00AM and 6:00PM on Sunday. Carts shall stay on the cart path at all times when joy riding.

• DRESS CODE: Cutoff jeans, tank tops, swim attire, short shorts, and T-shirts are not permitted. All shirts must have collars.

• Every player in a group must have a set of clubs.

• Children drivers are not allowed on the golf course at any time (see also vehicle rules above for licensed drivers).

• Keep carts 30 feet from greens, park on the cart path when possible.

• Observe 90-degree rule at all times.

• Repair ball marks on the green, fill divots with sand, and rake bunkers.

• Tee times may be made through the Pro Shop – not more than 4 days in advance.

• ALWAYS check in with the Pro Shop before going out to play.

• Guests shall fee and be accompanied by a member.

• Hawking of golf balls is not allowed. You may look for and retrieve your ball (3 minute time limit).

• Respect the wildlife, especially the alligators (see also wildlife rules below).

• Dogs are not permitted to walk on the golf course, not even on the cart path. They must remain in the cart at all times.

• Marshalls monitor the course throughout the day and evening.

MOST IMPORTANT – HAVE FUN!

No more than two generally accepted domestic pets are allowed per home lot. Pets must be inoculated and registered in accordance with state and local laws, including the wearing of all required tags and notifications.

Pets must be kept inside the home or on a leash accompanied and supervised by the resident at all times. No pet shall be left outside unattended by the resident at all times or tied up. Dog houses or dog runs are prohibited. While the pet is outside, residents shall be responsible for any clean-up needed including picking up droppings.

Pets are not permitted in the Clubhouse, swimming pool common areas or other resident’s lots.

It is imperative that you do not feed the wildlife. One, it is illegal. Secondly, there is the problem of learned behavior. Feeding the wildlife negatively impacts their feeding behavior, often causing them to become accustomed to people, associating us with “food.” Once an animal associates a human with food, they lose their natural fear and wariness, resulting in an unpredictable array of conduct. Another reason is that it hinders development of natural food-gathering abilities, stunting their health.

Alligators can be inconspicuous, spending much of their time floating in water just below the surface. Although alligators should be considered dangerous, they are inherently afraid of humans, and typically pose no serious threat if left alone. Give alligators their space and never feed them. When fed, alligators can overcome their natural wariness and learn to associate people with food. Dispose of fish scraps in garbage cans. Do not throw them into the water.

Be aware of the possible presence of alligators when in or near fresh or brackish water. Keep your distance and do not approach alligators for photographs or a “better look”. Be vigilant when you are near shorelines, especially between dusk and dawn when alligators are most active.

In Florida, it is illegal to feed manatees, Sand Hill Cranes, bears, raccoons, foxes and alligators.

Section 379.412 Penalties for feeding wildlife and freshwater fish.—

(1)(a) The penalties in this section apply to a violation of any rule or order of the commission that prohibits or restricts:

1. Feeding wildlife or freshwater fish with food or garbage;

2. Attracting or enticing wildlife or freshwater fish with food or garbage; or

3. Allowing the placement of food or garbage in a manner that attracts or entices wildlife or freshwater fish.

The punishment for the violations of the provisions above range from first offense to multiple offenses. A first offense is a noncriminal infraction with penalty of $100. The next two subsequent offenses are misdemeanors and bring a penalty of imprisonment for 60 days to 1 year and fines of $500 up to $1,000. If a felony conviction is leveled for a fourth violation the penalty can be imprisonment up to 5 years and a fine up to $5,000.