MANAGER’S MESSAGE
Dear Residents and Guests,
Spring has arrived, bringing warm days, blooming landscapes, and a fresh sense of energy throughout our community. As our seasonal residents begin to depart, please remember that each resident is responsible for ensuring their landscaping is maintained over the summer months. The daily rains bring fast-growing weeds and overgrown landscape beds. Also, remember to put away any outdoor items that may become airborne in the event of a storm
Our team continues to work hard to keep the property beautiful, safe, and welcoming for everyone. Over the coming months, you may notice seasonal landscaping improvements and maintenance projects designed to enhance the appearance and comfort of our shared spaces.
We encourage everyone to get outside, enjoy the sunshine, and take pride in the wonderful community we share. Thank you for being such an important part of what makes this neighborhood a great place to call home.
Wishing you a happy and refreshing spring and safe travels if you are leaving us for the season!
Warm regards,
Lisa Migliore
COMMUNITY REMINDERS
PETS - ALL PETS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE OFFICE AND HAVE CURRENT VACCINATION RECORDS ON FILE EACH YEAR. FAILURE TO DO SO IS A VIOLATION OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS. IN ADDITION, RETRACTABLE LEASHES ARE NOT PERMITTED. DOGS MUST BE ON A HARD LEASH NO LONGER THEN 6'
SLOW DOWN - CRYSTAL LAKE VILLAGE IS A BUZZ WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS IN GOLF CARTS, ON BICYCLES, AND WALKING. THE SPEED LIMIT IS 15MPH FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR COMMUNITY, SO SLOW DOWN. ALL VEHICLES, GOLF CARTS, AND BICYCLES MUST OBEY STOP SIGNS.
RESTROOM/SHOWER ETIQUETTE - PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLUBHOUSE RESTROOM AND SHOWER FACILITIES ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR DYEING HAIR OR BEARDS. THESE ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE DONE WITHIN YOUR PERSONAL UNIT RATHER THAN IN THE SHARED CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES.
THIS POLICY HELPS KEEP THE RESTROOMS CLEAN AND PREVENTS STAINING OR DAMAGE TO THE SINKS, SHOWERS, AND SURROUNDING SURFACES FOR ALL RESIDENTS TO ENJOY. WE APPRECIATE EVERYONE’S COOPERATION IN HELPING MAINTAIN OUR COMMUNITY SPACES.
OUTSIDE GUESTS - WHILE WE WELCOME OUTSIDE GUESTS TO VISIT OUR COMMUNITY, GUESTS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RESIDENT THEY ARE VISITING. PLEASE REGISTER ALL OVERNIGHT GUESTS AT THE OFFICE, AND RESIDENTS MUST ACCOMPANY THEIR GUESTS AT ALL AMENITIES AND EVENTS
TRASH - REMINDER TO NOT OPEN THE COMPACTOR WHILE THE MOTOR IS RUNNING. PLEASE WAIT UNTIL THE CYCLE STOPS BEFORE OPENING THE DOOR. ALL BOXES PLACED IN THE DUMP TRUCK MUST BE BROKEN DOWN TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL TRASH TO BE DISPOSED OF.
APRIL DATES TO REMEMBER
APRIL 1:
APRIL FOOL’S DAY
PASSOVER BEGINS AT SUNDOWN
MICROMOON PEAK ILLUMINATION AT 10:12 PM
APRIL 3:
GOOD FRIDAY
APRIL 5:
EASTER SUNDAY
APRIL 15:
TITANIC SANK (1912)
LEONARDO DA VINCI’S BIRTHDAY (1452)
APRIL 19:
START OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (1775)
APRIL 21:
QUEEN ELIZABETH II’S BIRTHDAY (1926)
APRIL 22:
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS’ DAY: A DAY TO RECOGNIZE THE WORK OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS
APRIL 24:
NATIONAL ARBOR DAY
THEATER SCHEDULE
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN FANTASTIC, COSTEFFECTIVE SHOWS, THE THEATER SCHEDULE IS LISTED BELOW. SEE MARILYN CATLIN FOR MORE DETAILS, AND SIGN UP FOR TICKETS IN THE CLUBHOUSE.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9 - HONKY TONK ANGELS - 7:30 PM TH THEATER WINTER HAVEN - TICKETS $36
SUNDAY, JUNE 7 - SPELLING BEE - 2:30 PM AT HIGHLANDS LAKESIDE THEATER - TICKETS $25 TH
THURSDAY, JULY 16 - YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN7:30 PM AT THEATRE WINTER HAVEN - TICKETS $37 TH
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 - RENT - 7:30 PM AT HIGHLANDS LAKESIDE THEATER - TICKETS $25 TH
COMMUNITY EVENTSIN
AND AROUND THE AREA
APRIL FUN FACTS
BIRTHSTONE FOR APRIL IS THE DIAMOND,
SYMBOLIZING CLARITY, STRENGTH, AND INVINCIBILITY.
DIAMOND IS THE MOST RECOGNIZED BIRTHSTONE FOR APRIL, CELEBRATED FOR ITS BRILLIANCE, HARDNESS, AND ENDURING BEAUTY. ITS NAME COMES FROM THE GREEK WORD ADAMAS, MEANING “INVINCIBLE” OR “UNBREAKABLE”. DIAMONDS HAVE BEEN TREASURED SINCE ANCIENT TIMES, WITH EARLY SOURCES IN INDIA AND LATER TRADE ROUTES BRINGING THEM TO EUROPE, WHERE THEY BECAME SYMBOLS OF WEALTH AND STATUS. THE DIAMOND’S EXCEPTIONAL HARDNESS AND THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY MAKE IT NOT ONLY A PRIZED GEMSTONE BUT ALSO VALUABLE IN INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS.
IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE, APRIL IS A TIME FOR PLANTING GARDENS AND CROPS.
APRIL IS THE ONLY MONTH WHEN IT’S SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE TO MAKE A FOOL OF SOMEONE.
APRIL 26 IS CELEBRATED AS NATIONAL PRETZEL DAY IN THE UNITED STATES.
THE CHERRY BLOSSOM TREES IN WASHINGTON, D.C., TYPICALLY REACH THEIR PEAK BLOOM IN EARLY APRIL.
APRIL IS NATIONAL GRILLED CHEESE MONTH IN THE UNITED STATES.
THE ZODIAC SIGNS FOR APRIL ARE ARIES AND TAURUS.
APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS, BUT THEY ALSO BRING MUD AND PUDDLES.
THE BIRTH FLOWER FOR APRIL IS THE DAISY, WHICH SYMBOLIZES INNOCENCE AND PURITY.
FUN APRIL RECIPE
APRIL FOOLS CAKE
EASTER EGG FUN
YOU CAN CREATE VIBRANT, TIE-DYE EASTER EGGS USING COOL WHIP, FOOD COLORING, AND VINEGAR IN A FUN, EDIBLE, AND GRANDKID-FRIENDLY WAY.
MATERIALS NEEDED
HARD-BOILED EGGS (WHITE EGGS DYE MORE EASILY)
COOL WHIP OR OTHER WHIPPED TOPPINGS (HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM WORKS TOO)
GEL OR LIQUID FOOD COLORING (GEL GIVES MORE VIBRANT COLORS)
WHITE VINEGAR
FLAT DISH, PIE PLATE, OR MUFFIN TIN
SPOON, BUTTER KNIFE, OR TOOTHPICK FOR SWIRLING PAPER TOWELS FOR DRYING
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARE THE EGGS: SOAK FULLY COOLED HARD-BOILED EGGS IN WHITE VINEGAR FOR 5–10 MINUTES. THIS HELPS THE DYE ADHERE AND MAKES COLORS MORE VIBRANT.
SPREAD COOL WHIP: PLACE ABOUT AN INCH-THICK LAYER OF COOL WHIP IN A FLAT DISH OR MUFFIN TIN.
ADD FOOD COLORING: DROP FOOD COLORING OVER THE WHIPPED TOPPING. YOU CAN USE MULTIPLE COLORS FOR A TIE-DYE EFFECT OR STICK TO ONE COLOR FOR A SWIRLED DESIGN.
SWIRL COLORS: GENTLY SWIRL THE COLORS WITH A BUTTER KNIFE OR TOOTHPICK. AVOID OVERMIXING TO MAINTAIN DISTINCT PATTERNS.
ROLL THE EGGS: PLACE EGGS IN THE COOL WHIP AND ROTATE THEM GENTLY TO COAT WITH COLOR.
SET THE COLOR: REFRIGERATE THE EGGS IN THE WHIPPED TOPPING FOR 10–15 MINUTES TO ALLOW THE DYE TO SET.
CLEAN AND DRY: REMOVE EGGS WITH A SPOON, WIPE OFF EXCESS COOL WHIP WITH PAPER TOWELS, AND LET THEM DRY COMPLETELY. AVOID RINSING WITH WATER TO PRESERVE BOLD COLORS.
Monthly Recognition
Home of the Month
Donna E & Don S.
226 Orchid Lane
Beautifully maintained home. They win a $50 Beef O' Brady’s Gift Card!
Pet of the Month
This is Franky - He is about 9 years old, unsure of exact age since he was a rescue. Franky has 1 blue and 1 brown eye. He’s super friendly and loves lounging around and walking with mom, Linda.
APRIL BIRTHDAYS TO TO CELEBRATE
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
APRIL 1
LORI J
APRIL 3
MICHAEL D
DOREEN S
APRIL 5
DIANE B
APRIL 6
ELIZABETH W
APRIL 8
LUANNE C
MONIQUE L
LINDA L
CRYSTAL M
APRIL 9
REBECCA O
APRIL 10
DOROTHY G
APRIL 12
MARY ANN H
DEBORAH H
APRIL 14
LORRAINE P
APRIL 15
ROGER R
DAWN C
APRIL 16
BRETT H
LYNN L
APRIL 17
TOM S
APRIL 18
DENNIS E
APRIL 21
ALVERNA K
APRIL 23
GEORGE J
ANGEL G
APRIL 24
WENDY F
APRIL 26
BARRY H
APRIL 28
JACKIE S
APRIL 29
BILLY L
APRIL 30
CINDY J
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THESE COUPLES THIS MONTH!
4/4 BILL & VELMA L. 4/18 GARY & TERRI D.
4/21 ALBERT & SHERRY M. 4/21 DENNIS & MARILYN E.
4/24 ROGER & JUNE R. 4/28 CLINT & PEGGY R.
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS
NEW RV LOT IMPROVEMENTS SHOWCASING THE NEW COLOR OF THE CLUBHOUSE
MOVE UTILITIES ON RV SITES TO MORE CENTRALIZED LOCATION FOR EASIER ACCESS
REPAIR FLOAT AT HOT TUB
HOMES FOR SALE
PRICEREDUCED
$9,900
MUST SEE - Fully renovated 1-bedroom/1-bath park home is fully renovated with new floors, fresh paint, a new mini split AC unit, and a large shed for storage. Fully furnished, including an electric fireplace and TV. At this price, it won’t last long.
HOME FOR SALE PRICED TO SELL
Winter Retreat or year-round home
2471 Apple Blossom Lane
$17,900 Home is 1-bedroom/1bath with a Florida room. Currently, the Florida room is set up as a living room and second bedroom, but the space could be utilized however you like.
April Showers Bring Savings
$20,500
Home is 1-bedroom/1-bath, and is move-in-ready with an oversized carport, Smith Bilt Shed, freshly painted, and new landscaping.
SPRING BRINGS NEW BEGINNINGS
$27,500
This beautiful home, centrally located to all amenities, is a 1-bedroom/ 1-bath and has a 7 x 34' add-on to offer additional living space. The kitchen is large and spacious, with a covered porch and oversized shed for additional storage.
Your home would be listed through our Mid-Florida Mobile Homes Sales LLC.
The home will be listed on multiple sites. We are independent of any other realtor. We list both company-owned homes and resales. We go to trade shows around the state and advertise in different sources.
Prospective buyers come to our office first for information, and we have our listings readily available for handing out.
Contact the office! (863) 773-3582 In Case of Emergency Office:(863) 773-3582
Lisa Migliore | General Manager: (863) 368-2303 - After Hours
CONTACT US clv.manager@crystallake-village.com
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday - Closed
12 Reasons to LIST your home with me
1. Sales office open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MondayFriday and Saturdays by appointment.
2. Professional brochures are given to all buyers with full details of your home.
3. I can show your home today! No waiting for a realtor.
4. We charge a fixed commission rate of $2,500 regardless of the amount your home sells for. What does your realtor charge?
5. We advertise your home on twelve of the major websites.
6. We do all the in-house title transfer work for you.
7. You get paid the day your home sells.
8. We do open houses to promote your home.
9. We send you an email when we show your home, so you are always kept informed.
10. We know the rules and regulations of the community to help your buyers.
11 We show homes by appointment on Saturdays and Sundays.
12 Our listing contracts are only 90 days long.
Tips on Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
1. Deep Clean Everything
Interior: Scrub floors, walls, windows, cabinets, and fixtures. Replace any stained carpet or linoleum.
Exterior: Power wash the siding, clean windows/screens, and check for any mildew or buildup.
Skirting: Make sure it’s intact and not sagging.
2. Handle Repairs & Upgrades
Fix any leaky faucets, squeaky doors, or damaged flooring. Repair or replace broken steps or railings.
Upgrade dated hardware (handles, knobs, light fixtures) for a fresh look.
Make sure HVAC, water heater, and appliances are in good working order.
3. Boost Curb Appeal
Add plants, flowers, or mulch around the entrance. Paint the front door or shutters with park-approved colors if they’re faded.
Clear out any clutter or debris from the yard.
4. Gather All the Paperwork
Title (double-check it's in your name and free of liens)
Manuals or warranties for appliances or major upgrades
VIN number and HUD data plate (usually found inside a kitchen cabinet or bedroom closet)
5. Stage It for Sale
Neutral decor and furniture help buyers imagine living there. Remove personal items (family photos, personal toiletries).
Make small spaces feel bigger—declutter, use mirrors, and stick to light colors.
6. Be Ready for Showings or Move-Out
Keep it tidy and available for showings.
