Grovewood is a single-family, deed restricted residential neighborhood centrally located in Clearwater, Florida. The neighborhood is close to shopping, schools, dining, entertainment and Gulf Coast beaches. Tile roofs are a signature of this Clearwater Florida neighborhood, and one of the strictest parts of the deed restrictions.  This area is great for outdoor activities  as it stays cool and shaded and the sidewalks encourage walkers and bikers. 



July 2024

Hello Friends and Neighbors!

On behalf of the Grovewood HOA, I hope your summer is off to a great start and you had a great 4th of July!

A quick update on some matters of interest here in our community:

Hurricane Season: As with every summer, there is a good chance that we will be getting a hurricane or two. Please take all safety measures that you can and remember to communicate with your neighbors to make sure that you have a support network in place. Also, please secure all items that are around your home that possibly could be blown around and cause damage to your home or a neighbor’s home.

Door knocking and “Man Hunt”: One of the best things about our neighborhood is that we can all see our kids playing together outdoors – not just sitting inside playing on their cell phones. However, a number of our residents have complained that their doors have been knocked on, and when they go to answer there is nobody there. Parents: please explain to you children that “ding-dong-dash” is not to be tolerated and that this could develop into a dangerous situation where the police could be notified. Additionally, the game “Manhunt” (similar to hide-and-seek) is fine, but not on other people’s property. Several residents have sent security videos showing neighborhood kids hiding and playing on various parts of their properties without permission. This is dangerous to the children and against the wishes of the homeowners. Please understand that unless parents prohibit this behavior, residents will be forced to notify the police.

Dues: Reminder to pay your HOA dues. The Dues are still $60.00 a year. Everyone received the Dues Request Letter in early January. This is a reminder to please submit your payment if you have not already.

Yard Signs: With the upcoming election season, please remember that Political Yard signs are not permitted under our deed restrictions. We all have our political views, and this is a free country. But please remember that this is a deed restriction that all residents have signed onto, and there are folks that have been living in Grovewood since 1971 that participate in politics, vote, and speak their minds, but have still abided by the Grovewood rules. I had one up for a short time during one election year but was reminded of the restriction by a friend and took it down, so I understand.

Sidewalk Parking: There have been a few instances of residents and visitors parking on the sidewalks which block pedestrians. Please be sure not to park on the sidewalks.

A thought for Summer:

We are truly blessed to live here. So, remember to take a stroll around Grovewood and enjoy the summertime.

"Summertime is always the best of what might be."
- Charles Bowden

Sincerely,
Jim Vricos – President – Grovewood HOA

Information and Resources provided by Grovewood Homeowners Association.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SEPTEMBER

Grovewood Board Meeting (open to all members)  September 10 - 7:00 p.m.

NOVEMBER

Grovewood Fall Garage Sales
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day November 1, 2, 3

Grovewood Annual Meeting (Morning Side Rec Center)
7 p.m. November 12

DECEMBER

Grovewood Board Meeting
7 p.m. December 10

Holiday Hayride Social
6:30 pm to 8 pm
December 21

Luminaries set out in pm and light at dark December 24