Villages of Southern Oaks Blakely Villas Unit 214

Restricted

The community is an adult community for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one permanent resident per home to be 55 or older, with exceptions for those between 19 and 55 under hardship rules, and temporary visits for those under 19 not exceeding 30 days per calendar year.

“The Subdivision is an adult community designed to provide housing for persons fifty-five (55) years of age or older. All homes that are occupied must be occupied by at least one person who is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. No person under nineteen (19) years of age may be a permanent resident of a Home, except that persons below the age of nineteen (19) years may be permitted to visit and temporarily reside for periods not exceeding thirty (30) days in total in any calendar year period.”

Declaration · Section 1. · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

The document does not address general rental policies for homes.

Not addressed

The document does not address short-term rental policies for homes.

Restricted

Domestic pets are permitted if they do not create a nuisance, and owners are responsible for damage, waste removal, and keeping them on a leash; other animals, livestock, poultry, or swine are prohibited.

“Domestic pets shall be permitted, provided they do not create a nuisance to others. Each Owner shall be personally responsible for any damage caused to dedicated or reserved areas by any such pet and shall be responsible to immediately remove and dispose of any excrement of such pet and shall be responsible to keep such pet on a leash. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no other animals, livestock, poultry, or swine of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept on any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas.”

Declaration · p.5

Not allowed

Trailers are not permitted to be erected on any Homesite, except temporarily for construction purposes.

“No outbuilding, tent, shack, detached garage, trailer, shed, utility building or temporary building of any kind shall be erected, except temporarily only for construction purposes.”

Declaration · Section 8 · p.5

Not addressed

Not allowed

Trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle are prohibited from being parked, stored, or remaining on any Homesite or street, except for temporary service vehicles or vehicles/boats fully enclosed in garages.

“No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle shall be parked, stored or otherwise remain on any Homesite or street, except for (a) service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service for a resident, or (b) vehicles or boats fully enclosed in garages located on the Homesite.”

Declaration · Section 21. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality may be constructed or maintained on any Homesite, except for those originally built by the Developer.

“No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality shall be constructed or maintained on any Homesite, except for any walls and fencing originally constructed by the Developer.”

Declaration · Section 7 · p.5

Requires approval

Owners, other than the Developer, must obtain prior written approval from the Developer or its designee for any structural alteration, exterior repainting or repair, or addition to their residence or Homesite that would substantially alter its exterior appearance, with approval granted only if the work benefits and enhances the Subdivision and complies with storm water management plans.

“No Owner, other than Developer or its transferees, shall make any structural alteration, or shall undertake any exterior repainting or repair of, or addition to his residence or Homesite, which would substantially alter the exterior appearance thereof, without the prior written approval of the plans and specifications therefor by the Developer or the Developer's designee. The Developer or the Developer's designee shall grant its approval only in the event the proposed work (a) will benefit and enhance the entire Subdivision in a manner generally consistent with the plan of development thereof, and (b) Owner has represented that the proposed work complies with the construction plans for the storm water management system approved and on file with SWFWMD.”

Declaration · Section 8. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Commercial, professional, or similar activities requiring inventory, equipment, or customer/client visits are prohibited in homes or on homesites.

“Properties within the Subdivision are intended for residential use and no commercial, professional or similar activity requiring either maintaining an inventory, equipment or customer/client visits may be conducted in a Home or on a Homesite.”

Declaration · Section 2. · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

No signs of any kind, except customary name and address signs, may be displayed without prior written consent from the Developer.

“No sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view on a Homesite or any dedicated or reserved area without the prior written consent of the Developer, except customary name and address signs.”

Declaration · Section 4. · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Restricted

Aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are not permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law, and any improved device must be in a location previously approved by the Developer in writing.

“No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind nor window air-conditioners or irrigation wells are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law. The location of any improved device will be as previously approved by the Developer in writing.”

Declaration · Section 10. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must comply with approved construction plans for the storm water management system and may not construct or maintain any building or structure, or perform any activity in wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, drainage easements, and upland conservation areas without prior written approval from SWFWMD.

“Each property Owner within the Subdivision at the time of construction of a building, residence, or structure shall comply with the construction plans for the storm water management system approved and on file with the Southwest Florida Water Management District ("SWFWMD"). No Owner of property within the Subdivision may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake or perform any activity in the wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, drainage easements, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit and recorded Plat of the Subdivision unless prior written approval is received from SWFWMD.”

Declaration · Section 18. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Concrete and driveway coatings are permitted if harmonious with the Subdivision and the same color as the Home, and no ingress or egress is permitted except via driveways and sidewalks originally constructed by the Developer.

“Concrete and driveway coatings are permitted providing that the design is harmonious with the Subdivision and that such coating is the same color as the Home. No ingress or egress to or from any Homesite is permitted except pursuant to such driveways and sidewalks as originally constructed by the Developer.”

Declaration · Section 7. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Owners must contact the Developer or Developer's designee for paint specifications for walls and fences, and for any exterior repainting of their residence.

“The Homesite Owner must contact the Developer or the Developer's designee for paint specifications. The party responsible for maintenance must contact the Developer or the Architectural Control Committee for paint specifications. No Owner, other than Developer or its transferees, shall make any structural alteration, or shall undertake any exterior repainting or repair of, or addition to his residence or Homesite, which would substantially alter the exterior appearance thereof, without the prior written approval of the plans and specifications therefor by the Developer or the Developer's designee.”

Declaration · Section 1. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Carports may only be used for parking automobiles and golf carts capable of operation, and sitting areas; they cannot be used for storage or repair, must be kept neat and clean, only outdoor furniture is allowed, lighting must be shaded to avoid nuisance, and noises/odors must be limited to avoid nuisance, with all modifications requiring Developer approval.

“Carports may only be used for parking automobiles and golf carts capable of operation, and sitting areas. Without limiting the foregoing, carports may not be used for storage, or automobile or golf cart repair. Carports must be kept neat and clean at all times. Only furniture intended for outdoor use may be placed within carports. Lighting within carports must be appropriately shaded to avoid nuisance, and noises and odors originating from within the carport must also be limited to avoid nuisance. All modifications to carports must be approved by Developer or its designee.”

Declaration · Section 25. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must repair their residence, keeping it in a condition comparable to its initial construction, allowing only for normal wear and tear.

“each Owner shall, at his sole cost and expense, repair his residence, other than as otherwise provided for herein, keeping the same in condition comparable to the condition of such residence at the time of its initial construction, excepting only normal wear and tear.”

Declaration · Section 1. · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

The hanging of clothes or clotheslines and placing of clothes poles are prohibited to the extent allowed by law, and all outside structures for drying clothes are prohibited.

“The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or placing of clothes poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law. All outside structures for drying clothes, including but not limited to clotheslines, are prohibited.”

Declaration · Section 10. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

All homesites must be landscaped with grass and shrubbery, and owners must install and maintain landscaping and irrigation within 30 days of purchase, using water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape as originally provided by the Developer, with any alterations requiring prior written approval.

“All Homesites must be landscaped with grass and shrubbery. Within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase of a Home, the Owner shall install landscaping and irrigation on the Homesite, and the Owner shall thereafter at all times maintain the landscaping and irrigation in a good and workmanlike manner. In an effort to protect limited natural resources, all Homesites shall remain finished with the same quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape as originally provided by the Developer. Owners may add and replace landscape that is more water-conservative and drought-tolerant than originally provided, however, any such alterations must receive the prior written approval from the Developer or Developer's designee.”

Declaration · Section 10. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Individual mailboxes are not permitted on homesites; mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service and housed by the Developer for a one-time charge.

“Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a Homesite. Mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service at no cost to Owner, however, those boxes shall be housed by the Developer at a one-time charge of $190.00 per box, payable at the time of the initial sale of the Homesite from Developer to Owner.”

Declaration · Section 16. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Owners are prohibited from repairing or restoring motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or other vehicles on any portion of any Homesite or dedicated/reserved areas, except for emergency repairs necessary to move the vehicle to a proper repair facility.

“No Owner of a Homesite shall repair or restore any motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles or other vehicles on any portion of any Homesite, or on dedicated or reserved areas, except for emergency repairs, and then only to the extent necessary to enable movement to a proper repair facility.”

Declaration · Section 22. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Nothing may be altered in, constructed on, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas after original development without the Developer's written consent.

“Nothing shall be altered in, constructed on, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas except on the written consent of the Developer, after the original development thereof by the Developer.”

Declaration · Section 9. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

If a residence is damaged or destroyed, the Owner must rebuild, repair, or reconstruct it to substantially restore its prior appearance and condition within two months of damage and complete it within six months, unless prevented by governmental authority, subject to these Restrictions.

“If all or any portion of a residence is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, it shall be the duty of the Owner thereof, with all due diligence, to rebuild, repair, or reconstruct such residence in a manner which will substantially restore it to its appearance and condition immediately prior to the casualty. Reconstruction shall be undertaken within two (2) months after the damage occurs, and shall be completed within six (6) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by governmental authority. Such reconstruction is subject to the provisions of these Restrictions.”

Declaration · Section 5. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Noxious or offensive activities are prohibited, and owners must use their property to allow neighbors to enjoy theirs, with specific noise restrictions from 10:00 p.m. to one hour before daylight.

“No noxious or offensive activity shall be conducted on or in any Homesite with the exception of the business of Developer and the transferees of Developer in developing all of the Homesites as provided herein.”

Declaration · Section 3. · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

The Developer reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery, and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.

“The Developer is hereby given, and reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.”

Declaration · Section 14. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view until placed curbside for collection, no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, and must be in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer; owners must use the City of Wildwood Franchised Hauler designated by the Developer and participate in a curbside recycling program if instituted.

“Prior to being placed curbside for collection, no rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material shall be kept or permitted on any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas except in sanitary containers located in appropriate areas concealed from public view. The solid waste hauler shall be a City of Wildwood Franchised Hauler designated by the Developer. Once placed curbside for collection, all garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up. In the alternative, the Developer shall have the right to require that garbage be placed in a dumpster and not placed curbside. In either event, all garbage must be contained in fully closed and sealed plastic bags prescribed by the Developer.”

Declaration · Section 11. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17