Dear Botanica Home Owners and Residents,

Thank you for your continued support of Florida’s efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Below are Botanica Lakes community re-opening phase 1 guidelines.  This plan respects and follows federal, state and local prohibitions and social distancing requirements.  The community needs everyone following the rules to be successful.:

DISCLAIMER USE AT OWN RISK

The management company, and Botanica Lakes Homeowners Association will not beresponsible for those who contract the COVID-19, or any other disease by utilizing such facilities or any other common area of the community. All common areas of the community are to be used at your own risk, and it is recommended that you follow all CDC guidelines to protect yourselves and others. The Association does not have the staffing resources, and thus will not be able, to police the recommended social distancing practices or to sanitize common areas throughout the community or amenity campus after each use, and therefore cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed to Coronavirus or any other virus or bacteria throughout the common and pool areas.Anyone who has recently returned to the area from the Tri State Area is prohibited from using the pools and pool area for 14 days. Additionally, anyone who is or has been ordered to self-quarantine is restricted from accessing the pool area and pools until their quarantine has ended. Each person, homeowner, tenant, and family member is responsible for their own well-being and to protect those around them by practicing good personal hygiene, proper social distancing, wearing the appropriate PPE and not to use such facilities if they have any symptoms of the virus or are in any way immune compromised or at a heightened risk of complications from the Coronavirus or any other disease.

Starting Thursday May 7, 2020

Tot Lot, Tennis Courts, Pickle ball, and Basketball Courts

• Maximum capacity eight (8) total occupants.
•  Maintain social distancing practices.
• Practice proper handwashing techniques, especially after touching frequently used surfaces.
• High risk and vulnerable individuals should continue to stay at home

Main Pool and Splash Pad 

• Operating hours are 8am to 4pm daily, no exceptions, starting May 7, 2020.
•  Spa/Hot Tub will remain closed. 
• The pools are reserved for BL residents and owners only. (no visitors at this time)
• NO Food or Beverages inside the gated areas.
• Children/teen under 18 not permitted without adult supervision.
•  No parties.
• Entry/Exit to/from the pool area via the designated Main gate, you must scan your amenity card to enter. Gate is not to be left open after entering the pool area.
• Everyone using the pool furniture is responsible for disinfecting their own seating.
• Seating must respect social distancing norms of 6′ apart from individuals other than residents of the same household.
• While in pool, respect social distancing norms of 6′ apart from individuals other than residents of the same household.
• Restrooms/locker rooms will be open during pool hours
• High risk and vulnerable individuals should continue to stay at home.
• Practice proper handwashing techniques, especially after touching frequently used surfaces.
• Be respectful of your neighbors by doing your part and following these guidelines.  Failure to adhere to the guidelines will result in the closing of all amenities.

The following Amenities remain closed at this time

• Gym
• Yoga Room
• Clubhouse/CH inside restrooms
• Activities Room
• Office is only available by phone & email 9am-4 pm Monday-Friday 239-561-2939