Property Owners Association
A beautiful oak hammock community located conveniently to Lakeland, Bartow, and Winter Haven, FL.
The neighborhood sits among a beautiful oak hammock located a short distance west of Lake Hancock. The Fort Fraser Trail is a quick walk or ride and connects to Circle B Bar Reserve by a spur trail.
Dec 5, 2026
10:30 AM @ the Tennis Court and
Neighborhood Pavilion
Topics to Be Covered
Please plan on attending this important meeting.
There is a more detailed explanation of the dues increase in the copy of the agenda mailed to you.
If you cannot attend this meeting, a proxy has been included for your convenience in the mailed copy of this notification which you should receive this week.
Rules regarding residents' right to speak during meetings: All residents have up to 3 minutes to speak during each topic, provided they do not speak out-of-turn, are respectful of all other members, and focused on advancing the topic at hand. If a resident fails to adhere to these rules they will be warned once, repeated refusal to comply will result in a resident losing their right to speak for the remainder of the meeting.
Waterwood II, a deed-restricted community, was developed in June 1979 by Robert F. Harper, III, W. William Ellsworth, Jr. and William Mc Carter of Lakeland, Florida.
The subdivision is located 1 mile south of Highland City, immediately SE of Lakeland, and 3 miles north of Bartow, Florida, on the east side of Bartow Road. (Hwy. 98 South.)
Consisting of 84 uniquely-shaped lots, the neighborhood is tucked away amid stately oaks and hidden in view from the highway.
Recreation courts are centrally located and include basketball, tennis, and a return volley wall.
Property Owners Association dues are set by the association at the annual meeting and are due by February 1 of each year.
2026 Dues: $250 per year, with a $50 discount if paid by February 1st.
The Restrictive Covenants and Conditions (RCCs) define the rules & standards for lots within the community.
The Articles of Association define the structure and function of the Property Owners Association and its Board of Directors.
Florida Statutes section 720 defines state-mandated rules & practices that all Homeowners Associations and Property Owners Associations in the state must abide by.
Estoppel Certificate requests may be addressed to:
Treasurer: Sandy Dobson Email: [email protected]
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