Info & Reminders

Current Updates

10/7/2024 – Time to prepare for Hurricane Milton! All debris must be removed or secured in a safe area. Nothing can be left in the curb area, at ends of driveways or in the street. Garbage cans and recycle bins along with any other possible projectiles must be stowed in an enclosed area. The Forest Edge back gates will be locked in the OPEN position starting Wednesday afternoon until all major debris is cleared.

Follow storm information updates:

• Altamonte Springs Storm Update Page
• AlertSeminole Registration
• County Alerts text SEMINOLE to 888-777
• Check “City of Altamonte” and “Seminole County FL” socials
• Receive Email Alerts from the City of Altamonte Springs

10/3/2024 – The city is not picking up loose piles of storm debris unless the lot owner schedules service for a fee. Contact Amanda Beal at P: (407) 571-8607 or ABeal@altamonte.org to make arrangements for a reduced rate pick-up of large vegetation until October 10th. Otherwise, yard waste must be set at the curb in containers, bags (up to 15), or tied bundles not to exceed 4ft. After October 10, the HOA will remove any remaining storm debris and charge the corresponding homeowner’s account. update: Board of Directors will update timeline for removal after services are restored following Milton.

9/19/2024 – Rules and Regulations updated and approved at Sept 2024 board meeting.

9/3/2024 – Towing Service is now Equitow (407) 969-1044 – Update Letter to HOA

8/30/2024 – Back gate is repaired and functioning. The gates have sensors to stay open while vehicles properly pass through – Always stay in your own lane! If the gate is closing as you approach, push your remote, this will signal the gate to open again.

6/4/2024 – Coyotes and bears frequent Forest Edge nightly, even in fenced backyards! Garbage cans and recycle bins must be stored in an enclosed area or kept in bear resistant containers not visible from the street. Ignoring ordinances and restrictions puts children, pets and neighbors in danger.

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Neighborhood Info

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Summaries and clarifications of the Forest Edge Covenants and Restrictions and City of Altamonte Springs Ordinances along with rules approved by the FEBOD pertaining to the safety and use of common areas. The board of directors may review and update common area rules as needed. These rules have been shared via USPS with homeowners and are always available on this website or by contacting the board or property manager.

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Tree Removal Information

Updated guidelines coming soon. Regardless of species or tree health, all tree removals must be approved by the ARC. Florida statutes do not absolve HOA members of violating tree removal covenants or limit the ARC’s authority to require tree replacements. The City of Altamonte Springs also requires a permit for tree removals. In the case of diseased or dangerous trees, city permits are not required but you must have ARC approval and a certified arborist’s documentation. Not all tree trimmers are certified arborists so if you are not using an arborist then simply submit a permit to the city. It’s free and only takes a day or two for the city arborist to visit your lot. Do not fall prey to predatory tree trimmers, it could cost you fines and tree replacement costs. 

The city requires an approved ARC form before an arbor permit is approved. Per city ordinance and Forest Edge Covenants, each lot must have a minimum of 2 large canopy tree species. Even during a permit moratorium due to storm damage, an ARC form is still required to remove a tree.

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Sentry Management is the property manager for Forest Edge.

HOMEOWNERS: The portal gives you access to important information about your Forest Edge HOA account. Country Creek Master Association also uses Sentry, but dues must be paid to the accounts separately.

Once in your secure PORTAL, you can:

• Make online payments
• View your personal account and payment history
• Find community manager name, phone number & email address
• Access association documents like By-Laws, Rules & Regulations and Reports
• Confirm your email, phone number and mailing address are correct.
• Sign up for important emails from your association.

Property Management INFO

Please mail or email ARC applications to Sentry address.

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Volunteers Always Needed!

Looking for an opportunity to volunteer in Forest Edge? The Board of Directors and committees are made up of homeowners just like you! Committees and positions are not limited to the ones listed below. Have an idea? Want to join an existing committee? Attend a board meeting at the clubhouse on the 3rd Thursday of January-November.