Be Alert / Car Hopping / Thefts

This is an important reminder to our members and residents in the community to please stay vigilant. The Board of Directors routinely monitors reports of crime in the area.  Recently we have seen a spike in reported Car Hoppers, thefts, etc... in the area via CrimeMapping.com and Ring's Neighbors App. Although we have not received any reports of these types of petty crime occurring in our community yet, we ask members to take precautions so they don't become a victim.  Make it a routine to lock all your car doors at night.  With Car hoppers in the area, please make sure you leave your cars locked at all times and never leave any valuables in your cars. Individuals that car hop tend to always go through unlocked cars because it attracts less attention. If you see individuals going house to house and checking out cars, call Police right away. We also urge our member to please leave their front porch lights on all night long in order to deter such thefts. If you are concerned about the electrical costs, please keep in mind that with today's LED light bulbs, power consumption is very negligible. The few pennies you pay per day to run LED lights will far outweigh the aggravation of having your vehicle's content stolen.  We have also been told by police that the security cameras, the Ring doorbell and similar devices can also help deter such crimes.

It goes without saying that if suspicious activity is occurring on or around the property, residents are urged to please contact Police immediately by calling their non-emergency number at (305) 4-POLICE (476-5423).  If you believe that a crime is in progress, please call 911.  Do not attempt contact with any person engaging in suspicious activity and instead let Police handle the situation.  It is important that residents always file a Police report for any crime that has been committed against them, no matter how small or insignificant you think it might be.  If a report is not filed, Police have no way to determine crime trends in a community.  After filing a Police report, please let us know so we can alert the rest of our members.

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Rainy Season is Here and So are Mosquitos

Rainy season is here and with it so are the mosquitos. Mosquitoes are not only a pest, but are also a potential disease vector. It's important that homeowners ensure that there are no areas around their home with any standing water. We ask that members and residents inspect their homes for any areas which may have standing water on a regular basis. Drain water from your units rain gutters if you have them, kiddie pools, coolers, toys, flower pots, jugs or any other containers where water has collected. It is especially important to make sure to discard any bottles, cans, pots or any other items that aren't being used that could potentially collect water. If you have a bird bath or fountain, flush out the water every couple of days. If you have bromeliads or other plants that can collect enough water in which mosquitoes can lay eggs, you should also flush them once a week with a stream of water or sprinkle commercially available Bti "bits" in your plants. You can also place 1 drop of cooking oil every 20 days in a bromeliad's cup which will smother mosquito larvae. Homeowners should perform these checks of their homes at least once a week. Homeowners renting out their units need to ensure that their tenants are performing those checks for them.

To ensure that our community remains as mosquito free as possible, we have already begun dropping mosquito dunks in all 52 catch basins found throughout our community. This is a larvicide which is not harmful to fish, humans or other animals and are dropped in catch basins every 30 days until December. This will prevent any larval mosquitoes from becoming adults thus reducing their numbers.

Mosquitos in Florida are known for transmitting several diseases such as West Nile, Zika encephalitis, Dengue and Chikungunya as well as heartworm in dogs and cats. Miami-Dade County ordinances gives the county the authority to cite property owners for any standing water violations two days after they receive a warning. If the county is forced to enter upon your property to take care of the issue for you, the homeowner would be liable for the costs of removing any mosquito breeding grounds found on your property and Miami-Dade County can also place a lien on your property to recover those costs as allowed under the ordinance.

If you feel that you are experiencing a mosquito nuisance, you are encouraged to report the problem by calling 311 or online by Clicking Here, then select Property and choose Mosquitoes from the menu.

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Villa of the Quarter: June 2020

The Board of Directors recognizes members who go above and beyond in the upkeep of their villa within our community. These members are examples of the potential each home has when it is well maintained and also helps keep property values high which benefits everyone in the community. Their efforts really make our community a very desirable place to live.

The home chosen for the 2nd Quarter of 2020 belongs to Daniel & Maria Lares who live on 111th Ter. Having purchased their home 6 years ago, they have continuously been hard at work making improvements throughout their home, with many weekends spent on their front yard. Their careful selection of landscaping elements & accents really makes their home stand out from those around it.  On May 30th, 2020 the Board President & Vice President presented the Devon-Aire Villas #1: Villa of The Quarter award in recognition of outstanding landscaping and villa upkeep as well as a $50 Cheesecake Factory gift card. The Board of Directors wishes to thank you for all the hard work you have put into your villa. We are proud to have you in the community.

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