July 2025
Editor’s Note: This page is often updated to ensure as timely and accurate information as possible.
Here’s what’s happening in the neighborhood
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In The Know In Fairway Cove
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Third quarter dues totaling $367.85 are due by July 1, 2025.
It’s important for homeowners to know that payments should be made before the first of quarterly months (January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1) to avoid potential late fees.
The Due Date is the 1st of the month – NOT the 10th of the month. Accounts may receive late fees if payments are made after the 1st.
There are five (5) ways to pay dues:
Truist Automatic Payment (ACH)
www.Truist.com/Payments
Bill Pay #, Unit #, and Serial # located on coupon.
(No charge for service)
Pay Online
www.Truist.com/Payments
Bill Pay #, Unit #, and Serial # located on coupon.
(E-Check: Free | Debit: $4.95 | Credit Card: 2.95%)
(Processing time up to 4 business days)
BillPay
Online banking, direct pay, or bill pay from your bank.
Account number = Bill Pay account number located on coupon.
Mail to:
P.O. Box 628207
Orlando, FL 32862-8207
(Convenience fees may apply from your bank)
(Processing time 7-10 business days for mailing)
Pay By Mail
P.O. Box 628207
Orlando, FL 32862-8207
Must include coupon or Bill Pay # located on coupon.
Only one coupon and one check per envelope.
(Processing time 7-10 business days for mailing)
Pay at Truist Bank Branch
Payment accepted at branch with coupon.
(Processing time 1-2 business days)
If you have any questions or issues, please contact Keron Prashad, Community Association Manager, at KPrashad@VistaCamFL.com
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MetroWest Master Association is planning to light the night sky in July.
The annual musicWORKS festival is scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2025.
The event will be held at MetroWest Golf Club 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., with family-friend activities, live music, food. The signature fireworks display launches from the water of Lake Hiawassee, providing Fairway Cove homeowners a front row seat to the spectacular.
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A frequent concern shared by Fairway Cove homeowners is the increasing number of door-to-door solicitors visiting our neighborhood.
While there is a “No Soliciting” sign posted at the front entrance, it’s important to remember that Fairway Cove streets and sidewalks are public and owned by the City of Orlando. Under City of Orlando ordinances, door-to-door solicitation is generally allowed, but there are restrictions, and a posted “No Soliciting” sign can be legally enforced.
If you display a “No Soliciting” sign on your property, solicitors are legally prohibited from entering your property for the purpose of solicitation, even if they have the right to walk the public sidewalks within the neighborhood.
Additionally, individuals going door-to-door to sell, lease, or rent consumer goods or services within Orlando are required to have a permit issued by the City. Certain groups, such as political or religious organizations, are exempt from these requirements.
Our off-duty Orlando Police Department officers who provide extra patrols in Fairway Cove are aware of our community’s desire to discourage door-to-door solicitation whenever possible.
Homeowners can assist in maintaining this boundary:
If a solicitor comes to your door, you are within your rights to ask them to leave your property and the neighborhood.
If you encounter concerning or suspicious behavior from solicitors, please report it promptly.
Helpful contacts:
MetroWest Public Safety
📞 407-473-2021City of Orlando Police Department (Non-Emergency)
📞 321-235-5300By working together, we can help maintain the comfort and safety of our neighborhood while ensuring our community standards are respected.
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One of the many qualities homeowners appreciate about Fairway Cove is its walkability. We can all support this by ensuring the sidewalks in front of our homes remain clear and passable for everyone.
Whether it’s parked vehicles, storm debris, fallen branches, overgrown landscaping, or piles of dirt, it is each homeowner’s responsibility, as outlined in our governing documents, to keep sidewalks clean and free of obstructions that could impede clear passage.
The most frequent concerns we hear from neighbors about sidewalk obstructions involve vehicles parked across sidewalks and overgrown trees. Our sidewalks are regularly used by walkers, runners, and children on bicycles and in strollers, and it is important to keep these pathways accessible for everyone.
For those with shorter driveways, please remember that you may park on the street as long as your vehicle is facing the flow of traffic and does not block mailboxes, driveways, or sidewalks. Additionally, please ensure that contractors and visitors also avoid blocking sidewalks, mailboxes, or your neighbor’s driveways.
The streets within Fairway Cove are public and are governed and patrolled by the City of Orlando.
A reminder about oversized vehicles: boats, trailers, tractor-trailers, and RVs are not permitted to be parked in driveways or on the street, except during active loading or unloading, or if parked within a fully enclosed garage.
At no time should any vehicle (including cars, trucks, boats, or trailers) be parked on any grass area of your property, including both front and back yards.
By following these guidelines, we help maintain the safety, beauty, and walkability that make Fairway Cove a wonderful place to live. For more details on parking and additional community rules, please visit the Standards page on our website.
Thank you for doing your part to keep Fairway Cove safe and walkable for all.
🏡 Keep Fairway Cove Walkable! 🚶♀️🚶♂️
Help keep sidewalks clear for neighbors, walkers, and kids:
✅ Don’t block sidewalks with cars or debris
✅ Trim overgrown landscaping
✅ Park on the street if your driveway is short
✅ No parking on grass – ever
✅ Oversized vehicles only for loading/unloading
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FairwayCoveHOA.com is frequently updated with relevant information of interest to members and residents.
Our Frequently Asked Questions page provides answers to commonly asked questions, including:
How to pay annual/quarterly dues
When is trash / yard waste / recycling pick up
When is landscape watering allowed
This page also provides links and contacts for various community agencies, such as City of Orlando, Tax Collector’s Office, and utility services.
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We’re well into this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season (June 1 – November 3), with expectations of an above average number of named storms.
Floridians are no stranger to severe weather and hurricanes, but we also know all it takes is one storm to create a lot of havoc.
There are things you can do while the weather is nice to ensure you can weather any storm without the stress.
Building an emergency kit and organizing your insurance documents are just a few things to do before a storm. (Prep Checklist)
TIP: A great idea is to take photos/videos of your home’s exterior and interior to help document condition and inventory property to help in any post-storm insurance assessment process.
Florida’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer warns homeowners to be wary of contractors going door-to-door before or after a storm.
You’ll also want to make sure trees are properly trimmed and your home is in good shape.
Doing a bit of work now to prepare, will help make sure you’re not scared when a storm approaches.
Florida Division of Emergency Management Preparedness Guide.
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Speeding remains a chronic issue in Fairway Cove.
In the last year, Fairway Cove has worked with the City of Orlando and Orlando Police Department to collaborate on ways to get homeowners, vendors, and guests to obey the speed limit and improve safety.
Please know Orlando Police Department regularly patrols Fairway Cove and will issue tickets when they observe speeding violations.
Homeowners are encouraged to join the effort by individually reporting speeding issues as well to the City of Orlando.
Related: City of Orlando - Report Speeding Problems
Fairway Cove has many walkers, bikers, and children, so it is important for homeowners to help ensure the neighborhood is safe. Watch your speed and encourage your home providers and contractors to be mindful of their speed.
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Appointed by the HOA BOD, the three members of the Architecture Review Board work to ensure property improvements conform to existing community standards.
The ARB plays an important role in ensuring continuity in the aesthetics of Fairway Cove, while helping homeowners make desired upgrades and improvements that help make FWC a better place to live.
The ARB is responsible for reviewing applications for a variety of projects, including roof replacement, major landscaping, and home painting.
The ARB meets the first Tuesday of each month to review any pending requests submitted. Homeowners should be aware the process can take up to 30 days. In the rare cases of emergency repairs and unique circumstances, homeowners may reach out to members of the ARB or Community Association Manager for expedited assistance, determined on a case-by-case basis.
Submitting an ARB Request
Homeowners may submit ARB Requests through the Vista Portal.
Once received, the Fairway Cove Architecture Review Board will
begin to process your request.
The more complete information provided with the application, the quicker the application can be processed.
You may begin submitting your ARB request by logging into your account on the Vista Portal (here).
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Looking to touch up or upgrade the landscaping around your home?
University of Florida Extension office’s Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program offers many resources to help create a Florida-Friendly landscaping. Using 9 science-based principles, you can learn how to design landscaping for your home that reduces water, fertilizing, and pesticides, provides habitats for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife, plus protecting the environment.
Note: Although 373.185 and other Florida Statutes state that “A deed restriction or covenant may not prohibit or be enforced so as to prohibit any property owner from implementing Florida-Friendly Landscaping on his or her property”, HOA residents must still follow their deed restriction or covenants. This statute has not changed the review approval process for HOAs.
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Vista regularly conducts inspections of Fairway Cove to ensure a safe, clean, and vibrant community.
As a benefit to everyone, Vista Community Management is taking a proactive approach in this effort, while also addressing common complaints about unkempt landscaping, and trash/recycling cans left in plain view.
Recent community inspections show a broad need for pressure washing throughout Fairway Cove as well as enforcement of rules related to pets remaining leashed outside.
Pressure Washing
Homeowners may need to pressure wash various areas of their property, including:
-Roof
-Sides of home
-Driveway
As first announced in January, homeowners should be aware Vista is addressing these issues throughout the February and March community inspections. The timing is to allow homeowners a chance to proactively address any issues that may exist and avoiding a future notice.
Vista considers the standard for notice as the point that a property (roof, sides, and/or driveway, etc.) is unsightly and impacts the overall appearance of the community. Driveways covered in mildew, dirt, oil stains, or other eccentric spots will need cleaning. While a few spots will not warrant a violation, excessive stains will.
Pets Off Leash
While Fairway Cove is a pet friendly community, it is each pet owner’s responsibility to pick up after their pet and ensure they are leashed when off property. Pets may not be a nuisance or annoyance to any other resident, including, but not limited to, excessive barking, display aggressive behavior toward other persons or pets. Pets shall be leashed (leash, cord, or chain no longer than six feet) and under their owner’s control at all times when outside.
Violations will be issued to owners who do not keep their animals on a leash and in control, this includes both dogs and cats.
Individual homeowners may report problems to our CAM and/or Orange County Animal Services.
Should you have questions about community inspections, you may contact Keron Prashad, LCAM at KPrashad@VistaCAMFL.com
Inspections will also continue to focus on common issues, including:Trash/Cans left in plain view on non-pickup days
Unkempt lawns needing mowing/trimming
Dead landscaping, vegetation, and trees
Weeds growing in gutters
Dirty roofs/home exteriors in need of pressure washing
Unapproved items being stored on the exterior of a property
While not inclusive of all issues, this list is provided as a courtesy to allow homeowners time to address/correct/fix/clean a potential issue before the next inspection where an official violation notice may be issued.
Together, we can maintain, and even enhance, the community aesthetic and overall property values.
Related: You can find a complete list of community rules and standards on this page of FairwayCoveHOA.com.
Should you receive a notice, and have questions on how to resolve the matter, please reach out to Keron Prashad, LCAM.
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CAN IT
Is your Orlando trash or recycling cans beat up, busted, or missing? It's easy to request a new one through the City’s website.
NOTE: The City will not collect any trash unless it is in the designated black trash cans. This includes skipping trash that may be in green recycling cans. If you have excessive trash and/or large items, you can reach out to the City on their website to schedule special pick up for these items.
To avoid getting a violation notice, when scheduling special trash pickup, please email Keron Prashad (KPrashad@VistaCamFL.com) to let him know.
STREET SWEEPINGThe City of Orlando provides street sweeping services twice a month on an inconsistent schedule. While sweepers are not present on any consistent date/day of each month, they do perform both monthly sweeps in the same week. When they can, the City will provide a heads up on service dates, which we will share on FairwayCoveHOA.com.
DON'T LEAVE IT, KEEP IT CLEARThe City of Orlando asked we share with homeowners it is a violation of City Code, Sec. 31.19 to blow leaves or lawn clippings into the streets, sidewalks, curbs, or storm drains and can result in fines up to $1,000 per incident per day. Buildup of leaves and yard waste on curbs and in storm drains can cause major flooding and contribute to harmful algae blooms in nearby lakes.
If you use a landscape company, please ensure they are complying with City Code.
Yard waste can be blown back onto the lawn to create a natural fertilizer or be placed in compose bin or
pile.
THINK 4For yard debris pick up, branches must not exceed 4 feet in length and 4 inches in diameter.
Yard waste bags or bundles may not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
A maximum of 4 cubic yards per week can be collected.
Still have questions? Contact City of Orlando Streets and Stormwater department at 407-246-2370 or email StormWater@Orlando.gov
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Work is still ongoing to rebuild the Winn-Dixie store, located at 1401 S. Hiawassee Road, into a new ALDI store.
Despite original plans to open in late 2024, the store is now expected to open sometime in Summer 2025 (June/July)
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The Publix store on South Hiawassee in MetroWest is closed until next year as crews build a new store.
After closing in July, crews demolished the former building, with plans to construct a two-story store, with space upstairs to dine and meet.
Exterior work is also planned to freshen the shopping center and parking lot landscaping. The new Publix store is expected to open in October 2025.
Alternative Publix stores within a short drive of MetroWest include:
4606 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando
4870 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando
8863 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee
2300 Maguire Road, Ocoee
Other nearby grocery stores include:
Aldi's, 1401 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando (Coming soon)
Bravo Markets, 5854 Raleigh Street, Orlando
Walmart, 2500 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando
Walmart, 10500 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee
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Fairway Cove is home an assortment of wildlife, ranging from squirrels to ducks to owls.
Our wildlife neighbors also include coyotes.
Coyotes are common in Central Florida and are seen regularly within the community. Please be aware of nighttime activities and whereabouts of your pets.
RELATED
FWC's Interactive Coyote Map
Guide To Living with Urban Coyotes
FAQ About Coyotes
Securing Attractants and Pets
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Fairway Cove is a community of 138 homes, and a blend of families that include owners and tenants.
This last Fall, MetroWest Master Association made changes to its leasing standards and crime free addendum as an effort to create consistency within the master community.
Fairway Cove's BOD adopted these changes in October 2024 to remain in compliance with the master association.
Short term rentals, such as Air Bnb and VRB, are expressly prohibited anywhere in MetroWest, including Fairway Cove.
Owners may only rent out the entirety of a property for a minimum lease term of seven (7) months, with any renewals thereof being not less than one (1) month.
Owners are also required to provide the Association with a series of documents, including the proposed lease, appropriate criminal background checks, MWMA Crime Free Addendum, and signed agreements to abide by MetroWest Master Association and Fairway Cove rules.
Related: Fairway Cove Leasing Guide
Owners wishing to lease out their property may contact Keron Prashad (KPrashad@VistacAMFL.com) to learn more about the process.
Leasing standards and rules do not apply to "occupants" including adult children residing with owners within a home.
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Owners of MetroWest Golf Club are planning significant investments to upgrade the golf course and clubhouse, while also ending talks of a potential sale and redevelopment.
MetroWest Golf Club is a Fairway Cove neighbor, with 13 homes within FWC backing up to the golf course. For years, homeowners have heard discussion about potential plans to sell off portions of the course for possible redevelopment into residential and/or retail use. Association leaders are told there are no further plans to discuss redevelopment, with MetroWest Golf Club owners solely focused on the investment plan to enhance the experience for customers, golfers, and residents alike.
The 3-5 year plan includes enhancing the course itself, revamping holes 1-9, and adding 72 new golfcarts to the club’s fleet. Renovation plans for the clubhouse include reopening the golf shop upstairs to expand banquet/event space downstairs.
MetroWest Golf Club features two restaurants onsite, including Westerly’s Restaurant at MetroWest and Sundance Tavern at MetroWest.
The restaurants, clubhouse, and golf course are all open to the public.
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