Community

Lake Ashton has two 18 hole golf courses and welcomes resident golfers to join the various golfing organizations.

Lake Ashton features 2 restaurants: a full service restaurant called Charm City at Lake Ashton and a sports bar called The Eagles Nest. The clubhouse ballroom can also be rented.

Hours

Sunday: 10am until 5pm
Monday: 10am until 6pm (unless Pasta Night scheduled)
Tuesday: 10am until 7pm
Wednesday : 10am until 7pm
Thursday : 10am until 8pm (Trivia)
Friday : 10am until 6pm
Saturday: 10am until 6pm (unless Pizza Night scheduled)

*Hours subject to change frequently. Call to verify.

Telephone

863.326.1085

Friday Night Street Party

You won't want to miss this Fun and Foodie Event "for all of Lake Ashton's residents" with FREE admission. Enjoy a great meal and listen to Lake Ashton's own LA Wrecking Crew Band.

Check out these 5-star food trucks on Facebook for their menus . . . and both Food Trucks accept credit cards as well as cash . . .

Other Upcoming Activities at the HFC Include:

November 1, Friday, 2:00 PM / Reminiscing Trivia
November 7, Thursday, 10:30 AM / Grief Support Group
November 7, Thursday, Democratic Club Meeting

The governance of Lake Ashton is shared by a Community Development District (CDD) and a Homeowners Association (HOA). The CDD owns and is responsible for the amenities and roads. The HOA owns no property and is responsible for the Covenants and Architectural Guidelines which govern the use of homeowner’s property.

Since Lake Ashton straddles two cities, there is a CDD and HOA for Lake Wales (sometimes referred to as ‘East’) and a CDD and HOA for Winter Haven (sometimes referred to as ‘West’ or Lake Ashton II). In addition, the Palms of Ashton Condominium Association exists within Lake Wales section of Lake Ashton, resulting in five distinct governing boards within what is collectively called "Lake Ashton."

   What is a CDD?

   Lake Ashton CDD (Lake Wales)

   Lake Ashton II CDD (Winter Haven)

   Lake Ashton Homeowners Association (Lake Wales)

   Lake Ashton II Homeowners Association (Winter Haven)

   Palms of Ashton Condominium Association (Lake Wales)

Once you have closed on your home, sign up for an account at both LakeAshtonLiving.com and ashtonliving.net. You will find vital information at both websites regarding Lake Ashton and all this community has to offer.

Your next stop should be to receive your Lake Ashton Resident Photo Identification Card. Applications are available at the Activities Desk. Please make sure to bring a valid government issued id.

1) Change Your Address at the Post Office

2) Driver's License & Vehicle Registration - New Florida Residents

Dept. Of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles
658 US Highway 60W
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Tel: 863-534-4700
Website: flhsmv.gov

To obtain registration, tag and title for automobiles, boats, trailers and mobile homes you must provide Social Security card, proof of Florida insurance (obtain auto insurance from a company licensed to do business in Florida), original out of state title and verification of vehicle identification number.

3) Inquire About Homestead Exemption

Polk County Tax Appraiser (Bartow/Main Office)
255 N. Wilson Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
Tel: 863-534-4777
Website: polkpa.org

4) Set Up Utilities

TECO - Tampa Electric Co. - 863-299-0800
Website: tampaelectric.com/residential

MX Communications / Bright House (Cable TV, Telephone & Internet)
1004 US Highway 92W
Auburndale, FL 33823
Tel: 863-965-7766
Website: brighthouse.com
Problems with MX accounts call 863-326-6300

Verizon (Cable TV, Telephone & Internet)
Website: verizon.com

ADT Security Systems (for activation or resetting alarms)
Ken Saulnier at 813-294-2299 or 800-442-3301
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Website: adt.com

5) Complete Voluntary CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Survey

Complete & return survey from Lake Ashton Activities Office.

6) Register to Vote

Apply while obtaining your driver’s license. You can also go to polkelections.com and complete application (if you do not have a driver’s license or ID then provide last 4 digits SSN). Official registration card will be mailed to you from the elections office.

7) Obtain License and Tags for Your Pet(s)

Polk County Animal Services
7115 DeCastro Rd.
Winter Haven, FL 3880
Tel: 863-499-2600
Website: polksheriff.org

8) Attend “Lake Ashton Resident Orientation”

New residents are invited to attend an informative introduction to the Lake Ashton community by attending an orientation. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the staff, community leaders, and new neighbors. You can search the calendar to find out the next session. Sign up at the Activities Desk.

9) Apply for a US Passport

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Call toll free: 877-487-2778
Website: travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html

10) Request New Resident Packet



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Lake Ashton is a 55 and older deed restricted community located in central Florida roughly midway between Tampa and Orlando. It straddles the City of Lake Wales and the City of Winter Haven within Polk County.

Lake Ashton is close to the central Florida vacation megacenters of Legoland, Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, and Bush Gardens. Groceries stores and an indoor mall are within a 5 minute car ride.

It's like having your own private resort wiith many amenities, clubs, entertainment, and activities to make retired life a joy. We have regular concerts, weekly movies, two restaurants, and even a bowling alley.

Lake Ashton features two clubhouses each with a ballroom, fitness center, craft room, card room, media center with computers.

Outside there are two premier golf courses that wind their way through the community which abut many backyards where residents can literally step right off their lanai and onto the green.

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