BAYWOOD LAKE FUND

The Lake Fund was created for the 35 homes around Baywood Park Lake to best manage the shared challenges of having lakefront property. 

 

Our lake is a man-made stormwater pond that collects the contaminated stormwater runoff from Baywood Park Drive and the Seminole Lake Country Club Estates’ peninsula. Baywood Lake prevents flooding and improves water quality.

 

The pollutants from the lawns, rooftops, pavements, and streets collect and degrade here before entering Cross Bayou, Boca Ciega Bay, then the Gulf of Mexico.

 

Our homes’ property value is enhanced by the beauty and health of our waterways.

 

The mandatory annual dues of $300/year pay for monthly spraying to prevent overgrowth of invasive plants, the maintenance of our fountains, and budgeting for the long-term maintenance of sediment removal & infra-structure repair(ie-outflow). The majority of lakefront owners decided to increase the dues and plan for the long-term maintenance. 

 

Your personal responsibility 

Your day-to-day responsibilities are trash removal, vegetation removal (especially, decaying plants, branches, or large invasive plants), and pet waste removal. You are responsible for stabilization of your shoreline, and here are the guidelines from our Water Management District (SWFWMD) and The City: Stormwater Systems in Your Neighborhood

 

Please mail your “Baywood Lake Fund” checks to P.O. BOX 7894, Seminole, FL 33775 in January of each year. 

 

Invasive Aquatic plants: $150/month

Some invasive plants are duckweed, torpedo grass, alligator weed, Brazilian pepper, and carrotwood. Nutrients from decaying debris and fertilizers create algae blooms. To prevent algae blooms, remember to keep debris away from lake (i.e., pet waste, trash, lawn clippings). Establish a chemical-free, “no mow” zone at your shoreline. 

Each month, Lake Brothers LLC sprays the shoreline for invasive aquatic plants.  Peter Gottschling writes the monthly check and permits their boat access to the lake from his property (9048 Baywood). Thanks to Peter for all his volunteerism.

Contact Lake Brothers’ owner with your concerns & input regarding your shoreline. James Roehm: (727) 421-1921; [email protected]. 

Lake Brothers offers other services, such as shoreline stabilization, aquatic plantings, and options to improve water quality. Call James to learn more about how to help your shoreline and improve water quality. 

 

The Fountains: $80-100/month

Our two fountains on the north and south ends of our lake bring elegance and added beauty to our waterfront homes. The fountains run for one hour in the morning and late afternoon.

Duke Energy provides electricity for the fountains. The north motor is located at 8756 Baywood. The south motor is located at 9022 Baywood. Duke Energy requires us to have a $150 deposit for each fountain ($300 total). Automatic monthly payments are made from the Lake Fund’s account at Truist Bank (5511 Park Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709).

 

Keep our lake Healthy—TOGETHER

This is your lake. We take care of our lake—together. 

It is important to report any issues with our lake anytime you see them.

For questions or volunteering to be part of the Lake Committee, please let us know. 

• Dan Cavalieri     727-483-8049
• Todd Horton       415-800-8633
• Barbara Salazar  727-424-3424
• Peter Gottschling 727-488-4761 

To learn about your lake, how to care for it, and further education about your home and landscape, please contact the City of Seminole and/or Pinellas County Extension Office… https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/