The Rotonda West Association Board of Directors, from time to time, approves guidelines as they pertain to the Amended and Restated Deed Restrictions. These guidelines are created to keep the Deed Restrictions current while maintaining property values. Should you have any questions concerning these guidelines please contact [email protected].
- Signage Guidelines
- Maintenance of Exteriors and Lots
- Residential Modification Guidelines Application
- Please contact the Developer for the New Construction Guidelines at Cape Cave Corporation, New Construction Committee, 4005 Cape Haze Drive, Cape Haze, FL 33947 941-697-1300 office 941-697-6994 fax.
- New Construction Guidelines
- Project Review Form – Plans and Specification Recap
Other Association Documents
Election Committee Rules, Procedures & Political Campaign Guidelines – May 21, 2020
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Excerpts from Rotonda: The Vision & The Reality
These and other historical facts about Rotonda’s early years are outlined in Jack Alexander’s book, ‘Rotonda: The Vision & The Reality,’ copies are available for $10.00 at the Rotonda West Community Center, 646 Rotonda Cir, Rotonda West FL, 33947 (941) 697-6788.
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Introduction
Rotonda West is a peaceful, planned community situated near the beautiful Gulf of Mexico in southwest Florida. It is located mid-way between Sarasota and Fort Myers. Rotonda West contains 8,000 home sites with over 5,000 homes completed with a total population of 13,000. Residents are predominantly full-time homeowners and their families, as well as tenants and those who winter in the community.
There are seven golf courses operated by Rotonda Golf and Country Club. Thirty miles of canals, lakes and ponds wind through the community and offer fishing and boating opportunities for its residents.
Many exotic and beautiful birds call Rotonda West home, as it is a designated Bird Sanctuary. Nearby recreation facilities, beaches, theaters, sporting events, and fine restaurants are available for all. Clubs, activities, and many volunteer opportunities abound for those who wish to become involved.
Overview of the Association
The Rotonda West Association, Inc. (RWA) is a not-for-profit Florida membership corporation and is operated exclusively for the promotion of the common good and general welfare of the people of the Rotonda West community. It is incorporated under the Florida Not for Profit Corporation Act as stated in the Articles of Incorporation. The RWA is also governed by Florida State Laws Chapter 720 and Chapter 617, as well as local Governing Documents.
The RWA provides an organizational framework for cohesive community efforts by and for its membership and provides for the necessary operation, administration and government of Rotonda West as a community. The RWA is responsible for community services, general maintenance, care and upkeep of the community’s infrastructure, including, buildings, facilities and other properties. The RWA also promotes and in some cases sponsors cultural, esthetic, recreational and general programs and services for the members.
The RWA Board of Directors is generally responsible for maintaining and improving the community in the best interests of its members. The Board interprets, applies, administers and enforces the governing documents affecting the community. The Board may be assisted in these efforts by the establishment of standing/statutory and advisory committees. The RWA collects appropriate assessments, charges in the form of fines, deposits and fees for services rendered. These moneys are used to finance the activities of the association.
Section 0
0.0 Introduction Click here
0.1 Table of Contents Click here
Section 1
1.1 Florida Statute 617 Chapter 1 – Section 1.1 Click here
1.2 Florida Statute 720 Chapter 1 – Section 1.2 Click here
1.3 Certificate of Incorporation Click here
1.4 Articles of Incorporation Click here
1.5 Amended Articles of Incorporation Click here
1.6 Amended Deed Restrictions Click here
1.6.02 Sample Deed Restriction Violation Fining Letter Click here
1.6.03 Deed Restriction Violation Fining Letter $50.00 per day Click here
1.6.04 Deed Restriction Violation Fining Letter $100.00 per day Click here
Read 1.7 Fine Structure Click here
Section 2
2.1 Amended By Laws Click here
2.1.1 By-Laws Amendment 062813 Click here
2.2 Board Role and Authority Click here
2.3 Board Code of Conduct Click here
2.4 Policy & Procedures Maintenance Click here
Section 3
3.1 RWA Policy & Procedures Click Here
3.2 RWA Current Committe Members Click here
3.3 Owner Participation at Meetings Click here
3.4 RWA Annual Meeting Click Here
3.5 Authorization to Release Contact Info Click here
3.6 Volunteer Selection Process Click here
3.7 Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement Click here
Section 4
4.1 Annual Budget Development Click here
4.2 Monthly Financial Reports Click here
4.3 Reserves Click here
4.4 Transfer & Estoppel Fees Click here
4.4.2 Estoppel Resolution Click here
4.4.2a Estoppel Resolution Click Here
4.4.3 Estoppel Resolution And Certificate Click Here
4.4.4 Transfer Assessment Resolution Click Here
Section 5
5.1 Employee Handbook Click here
5.2.01 Employee Confidentiality Agreement Click here
5.2 Employee Confidentiality Agreement Click here
5.3 Employee Job Descriptions Click here
Section 6
6.0 Internal Controls Click here
Section 7
7.0 Building and Grounds Click here
Section 8
8.0 Public Relations Click here
Section 9
9.0 Environmental Controls Click here
Section 10
10.1 New Homeowner Packet Click here
10.2 Residential Modification Guidelines Click here
10.2.01 Residential Modification Application Click here
10.2.02 RMC $50
Section 11
11.1 Communications with Contractors and Professionals Click here
11.2 Communications Usage Policy Click here
11.3 Inspection of Records Click here
11.4 Electronics Communication Release Click here
11.5 Sign Guidelines Click here
11.6 Garage Sale Signs-Approval Click here
11.7 Parking Pass Click here
11.7.01 Parking Pass Sample Click here
11.8 Working with Outside Entities Click here
Section 12
12.00 Committees Click here
12.01 Admin & Personnel Committee Click here
12.01.1 AP Comm Resolution Click here
12.02 New Construction Committee Click here
12.02.01 Model Home Signage Click here
12.02.02 New Construction Guidelines Click here
12.02.03 Architectural Review Form Click here
12.03 Budget & Finance Committee including Audit Click here
12.03.1 Budget & Finance Committee Resolution Click here
12.04 Compliance Committee Click here
12.04.1 Compliance Committee Resolution Click here
12.05 Deed Restrictions Committee Click here
12.05.1 Deed Restrictions Committee Resolution Click here
12.06 Election Committee Click here
12.06.1 Election Committee Resolution Click here
12.07 Residential Modification Committee Click here
12.07.1 Residential Modification Committee Resolution Click here
12.08 Aquatic & Canals Committee Click here
12.08.1 Aquatic & Canals Committee Resolution Click here
12.09 Buildings and Grounds Committee Click here
12.09.1 Buildings and Grounds Committee Resolution Click here
12.10 Communications Committee Click here
12.10.1 Communications Committee Resolution Click here
12.11 Activities Committee Charter Resolution Click here
12.11.1 Activities Committee Center Rental Agreement Click here
12.11.2 Rental agreement community center Click here
12.12 Wildlife Charter Click here
12.12.1 Wildlife Committee Resolution Click here
Section 13
13.0 Letterhead Template Click here
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RWA Voting Procedures Questions & Answers
I don’t want to vote for any of the declared candidates. Can I write in a candidate of my choice?
NO.
Why must I sign the outside of the white preaddressed envelope?
Because we have a secret ballot, the procedures adopted by the Board of Directors of the RWA are as required by Florida statute 720.306 (8) (b). This statute requires the ballot be sealed in an envelope with no identifying markings, and placed inside an envelope with the lot identified and a signature on the outside of the envelope.
Florida Statute 720.306 (8)(b) and the RWA Election Procedures section XIII A requires that each lot must individually have the signature verified as being of the designated voter.
What happens when the ballots are received by Webb Lorah and/or the RWA?
The RWA’s Independent Auditor, Webb Lorah, is the custodian of all mail-in ballot documents received prior to the annual meeting. Based on RWA Election Rules and Procedures, the Independent Auditor determines that annual meeting/election related documents have been completed and submitted properly. Your sealed blue envelope, containing a blue ballot, is opened and counted during the annual meeting, not before the meeting. Since the blue envelope and blue ballot contain no identification markings, your vote is secret. However, if rules and procedures are not followed, RWA Election Rules require that ballots be disqualified and not counted.
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2020 Amended and Restated By-Laws of Rotonda West Association, Inc
To see a complete online copy of the By-Laws available in PDF format, better suited for printing.
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The Rotonda West Association is governed by a Board of Directors. The Directors are elected to the Board by the lot owners in Rotonda West. More specific information, such as number and term, vacancy and replacement, removal, and powers can be found in the By-laws, Article II – Directors.
Board of Directors meetings are held at 2:00 P.M. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Rotonda West community center and are open to the public. A notice for every meeting must be posted a minimum of two days in advance in the community center. If you want to receive e-mail notification of Board meetings, submit request or contact RWA Manager at 941-697-6788.
Board meeting agenda and packet for upcoming Board of Directors meeting is available online by clicking the button below.
Approved Board meeting minutes are available for public viewing at the Community Center and may also be viewed here. Guidelines for Speaking at Board of Directors Meetings
Board of Directors 2020
Name, Position*, Term
- Patricia Aho, President*, Dec. 2022
- Stephen Froggatt, Dec. 2021
- Sam Besase, Treasurer*, Dec. 2021
- Patti Cowin, 1st Vice President*, Dec. 2023
- Jerry Eldred, Secretary, Dec. 2022
- Bernie Schmelz, Director, Dec. 2023
- Diane Shaw, Director, Jan. 2022
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The RWA office gets an amazing number of calls covering an incredible number of topics. We get calls from all over the world and all over the country on a daily basis because our property owners come from 33 countries and all 50 states. We get all types of questions from people asking for directions, restaurant recommendations, referrals for plumbers, electricians, lawn maintenance, irrigation repair, roofers, carpenters, doctors, lawyers, bankers, accountants, notary publics, and Realtors to name a few.
The Association office staff will gladly handle any and all calls regarding the operation of the Association including: annual dues, fees & fines, Deed Restriction questions, enforcement & violations, parking passes for boats, motor homes, trailers of any kind, yard sale requests, signage of any kind, Residential Modification applications for improvements to the exterior of any property, Residential Modification violations, canal maintenance, canal bank mowing, vacant lot mowing, greenbelt mowing, any mowing or common area maintenance issues within Rotonda West. If you need a few copies of a document or something notarized or faxed we are happy to provide these services free of charge.
On issues other than these the office staff must call the organization responsible and then call you back with the appropriate answer. This process is very time consuming and somewhat inefficient.
We want to make sure you get all of your questions answered quickly and accurately. So we’ve put this directory together to help you direct your questions to the appropriate information sources.
- All emergencies, Fire, Police, Health, toxic spills, vehicle or boating accidents, etc – CALL 911
- Rotonda West Resident RV / Boat Storage Area (Barb Peszko 941-697-7592)
- Charlotte County Animal Control
- Charlotte County Appraiser
- Charlotte County Environmental Services
- Recycling & Hazardous Waste
- Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce
- Charlotte County Public Works
- Charlotte County Sheriff, dispatch non-emergency
- Charlotte County Tax Collector
- Charlotte County Utilities
- COMCAST Cable
- CENTURY LINK
- Englewood Board of Realtors
- Englewood/Cape Haze Chamber of Commerce
- Fish and Wildlife Commission – State of Florida
- FPL – Florida Power & Light
- Neighborhood Watch
- Rotonda West Association
- Rotonda West Deed Restrictions
- Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program
- Waste Management
Trash pick-up day is Tuesday for all trash including yard trash & recyclables. If you require a bulk pickup of items such as appliances, household items, yard trash, etc. you should call Waste Management in advance to schedule these pickups.
Hospitals
Locator Map of Charlotte County Hospitals
Peace River Regional Medical Center – 941-722-4122 – 
Fawcett Memorial Hospital – 941-629-1181 –
Charlotte Regional Medical Center – 941-639-3131 –
Englewood Community Hospital – 941-475-6571 –
Venice Regional Medical Center – 941-483-7000 –
Sarasota Memorial Hospital – 941-917-9000 –
Sheriff’s Office:
Main office, Punta Gorda – 941-639-2101
West County District 1 (Englewood):
941-474-3233 (Non-emergency) 941-475-9005 (Business)
House Check Request Form – If you will be leaving your home unoccupied and would like to advise the Sheriff’s Office of your absence, print this form. Deliver the completed form to the Sheriff’s Office at 11051 Willmington Boulevard, Englewood, FL 34224.
Animal Control – 941-833-5690
Emergency Management – 941-505-4620
Mosquito Control – 941-764-4360
Tax Collector – 941-743-1350
Utilities
Charlotte County Utilities:
Water Dept. – 800-524-3494 / 941-764-4300
Comcast Cable – 800-391-3000
CenturyLink – Established Service – 800-339-1811
CenturyLink – Repair Service – 800-488-2201
CenturyLink – Request a Directory – 800-487-6733
Florida Power & Light – 800-226-3545
Outage reporting – 800-468-8243
Street Lighting – 941-575-3621
Street Light Burned Out – 941-639-1106
Garbage Collection (Waste Management) – 941-629-1106 / 877-567-2974
Airports
Charlotte County – PGD
Sarasota Bradenton International – SRQ
Southwest Florida International (Ft. Myers) – RSW
St. Petersburg/Clearwater International – PIE
Tampa International – TPA
Schools
Charlotte County Public Schools – K-12
Vineland Elementary School – 941-697-6600
L.A. Ainger Middle School – 941-697-5800
Lemon Bay High School – 941-629-4552
Florida Gulf Coast University – 800-590-3428
State College of Florida – 941-408-1300
Edison Community College – Main Campus – 800-749-2322 / 239-489-9300
Edison Community College – Charlotte Campus – 941-637-5629
Charlotte Technical College – 941-255-7509
Libraries
Charlotte County Library System – 941-613-3200
Englewood Charlotte Public – 941-681-3736
Mid-County Public – 941-613-3160
Port Charlotte Public – 941-764-5562
Elsie Quirk Public – 941-861-1200
North Port Public – 941-861-1300
Newspapers
Englewood Sun Herald – 941-474-5521
Charlotte Sun Herald – 941-206-1000
Herald Tribune – 941-953-7755
Florida Boating, Fishing, and Hunting
Fish and Wildlife Commission
Report wildlife law violations: 888-404-3922. Cell phone users, dial *FWC or #FWC.
Boating – Licensing & Regulations
Saltwater Fishing – Licensing & Regulations
Freshwater Fishing – Licensing & Regulations
Hunting – Licensing & Regulations
Water Management
Southwest Florida Water Management District – 800-423-1476
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