SILVER LAKE ACRES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

ANNUAL INFORMATION LETTER – 2026

We are looking forward to another great year here in SLA!

Here are ways to communicate with us and receive news about our community:

• We have a website that provides access to our By-Laws, Covenants, a brief history and a Community Comment Form. You can download and print these documents at: silverlakesacresflorida.com.

• Our Facebook page can be found under groups at Silver Lakes Acres POA.

• The Association phone number is 352-433-3691 – please leave a message, and we will return your call. 

• For emergencies, call 911.

• For criminal or animal control issues, use the contact numbers on page two of this letter.

• Submit comments, complaints, or ideas using the Community Comment Form on the website. Fill it out online or print and drop it in the mailbox near the Community Center bulletin board. It must Include your resident details. The Board will respond in writing.

• You can email us at slapoafl@gmail.com

Volunteers:

There are often ongoing projects, and we always welcome assistance. The Association is run solely by volunteers, including the Board of Directors. 

The strength of our community relies on resident participation. We invite you to get involved and help shape SLA into a community we can all be proud to call home.

Clubhouse: 

·        Join us for coffee at 9:00 am on the 1st Saturday of the month and potluck at 2:00 pm on the 3rd Sunday of the month (unless it conflicts with a holiday). These events are posted throughout the community, on the bulletin board and in the calendar on the website.

·        The clubhouse is available at no charge for games/cards or get-togethers when the event is open to all community members. The clubhouse is locked, so give us a call at the Association number to schedule.

·        The clubhouse is available to rent for private events by members of SLA in good standing. Please contact Jerry Fisher at the Association phone for more information and fees.

Beach Area:

·        The beach area is available for SLA members in good standing for picnics, swimming, beach games, or just relaxing in the sun. The beach area is open from sunrise to sunset.

·        Fishing and launching kayaks or canoes are available at the beach on the far-right side of the beach. Please pick up hooks and lines and place them in the trash. Please be considerate of residents on each side of the beach area.

·        NO fishing or launching of watercraft is allowed in the main beach area.

·        NO motorized watercraft are allowed in the beach area.

·        The beach area DOES NOT HAVE A LIFEGUARD, so please exercise caution.

·        NO unaccompanied children are allowed at the beach. Remember, this lake has alligators, so be careful.

·        Unattended vehicles will be towed at owner’s expense.

Marina and Boat Ramp:

The boat ramp and marina are available for all SLA members in good standing.  Obtaining a boat ramp key requires a $50.00 deposit and a signed agreement.  You will be issued a key and a decal for your vehicle. ALL vehicles launching boats must have a decal on their vehicle. If you do not have a decal, please contact a board member. Marina slips are available for a fee of $35.00 per month.  All motorized boats being launched must have a valid registration and boat liability insurance. Use of the boat ramp is for SLA property owners only (no renters).

Meetings – Annual, Board of Directors, and Special:

·        The SLA Annual Meeting will be held on the 1st Tuesday of December at 7:30 pm in the Community Center.

·        All meetings are posted on the bulletin board with the date, time, and type of meeting in advance and on Facebook.

·        All members in good standing are welcome at general and board meetings.

Annual Maintenance Fees:

The annual maintenance fees for SLA are $100.00 per year/per lot and are due by January 1st of each year and they become delinquent on March 31st. Invoices are mailed. If you do not receive an invoice, please contact us at our email address.  Postage and the cost of mailing is expensive, if you would like to receive your invoice by email, please send your address to slapoafl@gmail.com.  We are now able to accept electronic payments for your maintenance fees.  We use “Zelle” and it is available through most banks.  Our address to send the payment is slapoafl@gmail.com.  Please include your Invoice number.  There is no charge for this service to the Association or you.  We do not accept credit cards.

SLA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2026:

Jerry Fisher   Hallie Casity   

Bill Nichols

Bev Moone  Stacey Dufour

If you need to contact a Board member, please call 352-433-3691 and leave a message or email us at slapoafl@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Sheriff’s Dept has advised us that any illegal activities you observe MUST be reported to them by the person who witnesses such activities. Please call the Sheriff’s office to make complaints or Animal Control to report stray or injured animals.

The roads are owned and maintained by Marion County. We realize they need repair. We do call in and make maintenance requests. As a property owner, we encourage you to also call.

POLICE AND FIRE EMERGENCY- CALL - 911

Animal Control and Cruelty   352-671-8727

Marion County Code Enforcement   352-671-8900

Sheriff Department-Forest (Non-emergency)  352-402-6040

If you notice a streetlight out, call Clay Electric at 352-685-2111 and give them the address closest to the pole or email the Association.

Call Marion County Road Maintenance at 352-671-8686 to report issues.