Here are some things that you should know:
Annual Dues:
$240 per year | Due June 1st Each Year
To keep our dues low, we do not mail out invoices. Please make a note on your calendar to mail your check each June.
Mail your check to:
IPW HOA | 16295 S. Tamiami Trail, Box 105, Fort Myers, FL 33908
PAY ONLINE WITH ZELLE:
Use our email address: info@ipwhoa.org, PLEASE PUT YOUR ADDRESS IN THE MEMO SECTION.
Entrance Signage
Please pay attention to the sign at the entrance. Upcoming events and notices are posted frequently.
GARBAGE & UTILITIES INFO
Waste Management | (239) 334-1224
Mondays – Garbage, Recycle, and Yard Waste
Click on image on right to see what is and isn’t recyclable!
Yard waste consists of:
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grass clippings
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tree limbs and branches
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palm fronds
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leaves
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fallen fruit
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dead plants and flowers
Yard waste must be containerized (50 lbs. or less) or securely tied into bundles not heavier than 50 lbs. and no longer than 6 feet in length.
Up to 50 lbs. of unbundled palm fronds may be placed at the curb. Any excess palm fronds must be tied into bundles (50 lbs. or less).
When using plastic bags, make sure that the contents can be easily identified by the refuse truck driver (leave a twig or small branch sticking out).
Fencing and ornamental wood borders are not yard waste. Please dispose of these items in the regular household garbage.
Call your garbage company, Waste Management | (239) 334-1224, for a cost estimate for large-scale yard waste disposal projects when containerizing or bundling is not an option.
Questions about Disposing of Electronics, Appliances, Hazardous Materials?
Click here for more details!
Lee County Utilities:
Website Link | 239-533-8845
Florida Power & Light (FP&L):
Website Link | 239-337-2043
Boat Ramp & Tennis Court Key
Each member in good standing is assigned a key to the tennis/pickleball court. To gain access to the boat launch, you will need to email us (info@IPWHOA.org) your email address. MasterLock will then send you an email invitation, just follow the instructions. If you lose your key there is a $25 fee to get a new key the first time. Subsequent replacements will cost you $50. If you move, you are required to take the key with you to closing and hand them off to the new owners.
To obtain a key to the tennis/pickleball courts, text:
Conrad Anklam | 994-7059 | 17500 Boat Club Drive
Please remember to lock the gate each time you open it. Do not leave the gates unlocked at anytime.
Tennis Court
In addition to playing Tennis, we have also installed lines for a Pickleball Court and lines for a half basket ball court with one goal installed. You supply your own equipment (rackets and balls) and enjoy.
RULES OF THE COURT:
Court is for tennis, basketball and pickle ball use only
Members in good standing and their guests only
Guests must be accompanied by resident(s)
Proper shoes must be worm at all times. No Black soled shoes
No food or beverages allowed on court
No glass containers, alcohol, tobacco products or smoking allowed in court area
No pets are allowed in the court area
Roller blades, skateboards, bicycles, motorized scooters, animals, etc. prohibited on court
Sitting or leaning on the net and net strap is strictly prohibited
Tennis ball cans and other debris should be placed in the trash or taken back with you
Loud noise, loud music or abusive language is prohibited
No unattended children
Respect others in the community maximum 2-hour use while others are waiting.
Association is not responsible for any accidents or injury while using this facility. Use at your own risk
Rules violations or damages will result in suspension of court privileges.
Common Area
At the north end of Boat Club Drive we have a common area that includes two charcoal grills, playground and tennis/pickleball court. This area is free to be used by any members at any time. There is no need to reserve the area for a special event.
Please be respectful and clean up after yourself.
HOA Gatherings in the Common Area
Each year, on the Saturday before Easter, the HOA hosts an Easter Egg Hunt for neighborhood children. If your grandchildren are visiting, they are welcome to join the fun!
Volunteers prepare for the event by filling plastic eggs with candy and small trinkets, then scattering them throughout designated areas on the morning of the hunt. To ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all, we divide the hunt into three age groups:
- Ages 0-5: To the right of the playground
- Ages 6-11: Inside the playground
- Ages 12-16: Across the entire common area, from the seawall to the T-dock on the lake
In the fall, the HOA hosts a community-wide Fall Festival featuring games, a bounce house, a water slide, and a tent with tables and chairs for everyone to enjoy. For those interested, we also hold a Chili Cook-Off and Dessert Contest, where participants compete for the best-tasting dish as voted by the community. The HOA provides hot dogs, fixings, chips, drinks (water and sodas) and tableware. If you’re not entering the Chili or Dessert contest, we kindly ask that you bring a side dish to share.
Refer to our Calendar of Events page for dates and times.
Maintaining Your Septic System
As you know, we are all on septic systems here in the Woodlands. Maintaining and caring for a septic can seem overwhelming if you have not had to deal with them before. But the rule of thumb is basically this:
If you can’t chew it, don’t put it down the drain!
The number one killer of septic systems is GREASE! Never ever put grease or chemicals down your drains or toilets!
Here is a great booklet by the EPA. Take the time to download it and review for your benefit!
A Homeowner’s Guide to Septic Systems
When You Need A Permit
Are you thinking of putting up a fence, or adding on to your house/property? First thing is to check you sections (A, B, or C) Deed of Restrictions (see Documents Page) to make sure you are abiding by the Woodlands restrictions. Then, you should check out what permit fees (if any) will be required.