Tarpon Springs RiverWatch

So close, yet, so far away …  

That is the essence of RiverWatch, a community close to the Gulf of Mexico, walking distance to downtown historic Tarpon Springs, and yet so far from the hustle and bustle all nestled along the beautiful north bank of the Anclote. 

Welcome to a special place to call home.  Welcome to RiverWatch. 

“I love the location of our home,” says RiverWatch community member Evelyn C. “It is very private, but we have access to so much, so quickly. I enjoy that our home is less than one mile from U.S. 19, but usually hear no traffic at all.” 

Another community member Kathleen R. adds: “Our subdivision is within Tarpon Springs, a community that feels like a town rather than huge suburbia.” 

Of our 159 homes, 16 homes have private docks.  The community dock near the entrance provides the keys to the Gulf of Mexico 20 minutes away for the rest of our boating community members. 

Gate Key and Sticker can be gotten from Sue at PMS-Management.  Dock is for Residents and their Guests ONLY.  Widget: email cloaker  

If picnicking and community bar-b-q’s are more your style, we have a covered area with two tables and grills.  The playground has benches set around so rather you prefer sun or shade, we got you covered, or not.   

If quite stillness is what you want, there are benches overlooking the pond at the playground.  And yes, the ponds do support alligators so stay out of the water.  They do make for some awesome pictures though. 

That’s RiverWatch.  So close, yet, so far away ... 

New Neighbor- Information and Welcome Pack     

The homeowners association would like to extend a warm welcome to you as a new home owner in Riverwatch.     

Below you will find some basic information you may find useful, especially if you are new to Tarpon Springs.  We also include some simple rules that are written into our covenants to ensure all our neighbors enjoy a safe, friendly and pleasant environment in-which to live.   

We would appreciate your co-operation in maintaining the standards the community expects and please take the opportunity to read the full rules for Riverwatch ( the full set of Riverwatch covenants are available on our website).   

The website can be accessed by searching for tarponriverwatch.com where lots of additional information can be found, including some links to trades-people, Evie does an awesome job maintaining the website in her own time, it is well worth a read for information and entertainment.  

Local services:   

·       While we do not want to over-play the issue of crime, we would appreciate all home owners being mindful of their own safety and help protect our community…if you see something suspicious call the Tarpon Springs police on 727-938-2849 which is their non-emergency number (they will be glad to help).  

·       The nearest emergency room is at the Helen Ellis hospital and can be found on Alt 19, go north out of Riverwatch (the only way one may go) then make a legal U-Turn and go south on US19 to the light at Tarpon Avenue and turn right.  Drive about two mile west and turn left onto Alt 19 head south for about two miles the hospital is on the left.  

·       Post offices can be found in either direction on US19 go north to Mile Stretch and turn right the post office is about eight hundred yards on the left, alternatively the main post office is south on US19 through the light at Tarpon Ave and turn right immediately after Publix.  

·       All major stores can be found on US19.  

General information:   

·       Garbage collection is carried out under contract from the City of Tarpon Springs, the collection is funded through your utility billing along with water charges etc.   

·       Garbage is collected on Mondays and Thursdays.  

Monday:     General waste.  

Re-cycleable waste…Glass, plastic, paper, cardboard and aluminum cans.  

Thursday : General waste.  

Re-cycleable waste…yard trash, such as tree trimmings bushes weeds etc.  

·       There is also a waste collection facility in Tarpon Springs at Levis Street, travel south on US19 to Martin Luther King Blvd. and turn right, turn left onto Levis Street.  This is for bigger household waste such as furniture, carpets etc.  Re-cycle boxes can be obtained here also.  

·       Watering restrictions are in place in Tarpon Springs, it is your responsibility to identify the watering time for your property.  Some guidance can be obtained from the H.O.A. website.  

·       The Homeowners Association maintenance and finances are managed by PMS management services… the contact for Riverwatch is Sue Marino telephone number 727-216-3217.  

·       Homeowner fees are payable on 1^st January each year the fee amount is determined in the preceding November each year.  

·       Homeowner meetings are held monthly usually on the third Monday of the month in the community center in Tarpon Springs just behind the police station and the main post office, look for a meeting notice that will be positioned at the entrance to Riverwatch on the day of the meeting.  All residents are welcome and the board would actively encourage residents to participate in the meetings.  

·       A key can be obtained for the community boat ramp for a nominal fee, contact Sue of PMS Management for obtaining a key.  

Policy   

The homeowners association operates a fining policy for violations.  Generally this is preceded by three warning letters before a fine is imposed.  For new homeowners with external problems an action plan should be submitted to the committee before one month, the committee will grant a three month period of grace to allow time for the work to be completed without initiating the fining process.   

General rules  

·       No parking overnight on the street.  

·       No blocking the sidewalk.  

·       No rubbish on display.  

·       No dogs shall be allowed to roam un-leashed, dog waste shall be cleaned-up and removed.  

·       External property shall be maintained to an acceptable standard this has been determined by the H.O.A. committee members and is explained in detail in the rules. Florida friendly grass shall be installed including to the easement area between the footpath and the road this is the resident’s responsibility.  

·       Sidewalks shall be clean, free of mold and rust.  

·       Mailboxes are a feature of the street, they must be of a similar design and should be free from mold and in good repair.  

·       No basketball hoops shall be on permanent display.  

·       Any external modifications such as fences, landscaping or painting of the exterior property must be approved by the H.O.A architectural committee by completing an approval form for review prior to the commencement of work.  

Note   

This is not an exhaustive list…these are only some of the rules that have given rise to problems in the past, please try and find time to read the association rules so you understand your responsibilities.