Next week, a new rug will be installed in the lobby. As part of this update, some furniture will be gently rearranged to better reflect Bella Trae’s original lobby design, and a few pieces will be relocated to the library, where they can be enjoyed in that space as well. These small adjustments are intended to refresh the look of the lobby while maintaining a welcoming and comfortable environment for residents and guests. We look forward to welcoming you into the refreshed cl

With the March Social Calendar!

Billiards, Campeon & Bellissima Closed on 2/23-2/24 Central Painting is on-site, repainting several rooms in the clubhouse. The fitness center now has a fresh coat of paint and is looking great. Work will continue on Monday, February 23, and Tuesday, February 24, when the ceilings, trim, and walls in the Billiards Room, Campeon Room, and Bellissima Room will be repaired and painted. As a reminder, the rooms will be closed at during painting. Painting Schedule : Billiards, Cam

Central Painting has been hard at work to reopen the fitness center as quickly as possible. The gym is expected to be completed today and will be open and ready for resident use tomorrow, 2/21. A full day earlier than expected! Please note that some equipment or furnishings in the fitness center may be slightly shifted from their usual positions. While the painters have made every effort to return the room to order, Maintenance will review the space and make any final adjustm

Carpet Installation Saturday, 2/14 Please excuse our mess! New carpet will be installed Saturday, February 14th, in both offices and the clubhouse lobby. During installation, Carpet One will be moving furniture and equipment, so the lobby area may look a bit more cluttered than usual for the day.

Gym closed 2/19–2/21 Billiards, Campeon & Bellissima Closed on 2/23-2/24 The clubhouse is getting a refresh! Central Painting will be on site from Thursday, February 19, through Tuesday, February 24, to repaint several rooms in the clubhouse. Our fitness center will be receiving a full coat of paint, while the ceiling and trim will be repaired and painted in Billiards Room, Campeon Room, and Bellissima Room. To allow our painters to work efficiently and with the best results,

Please don't attempt to drive around the Barrier Arms before the swing gates fully open While in the process of installing the new Barrier Arm operators we witnessed repeated incidents of drivers not waiting for the barrier arm to open and trying to steer around it while the swing gates are still in motion. Please don't do this. If the barrier arm is nudged and dislodged, not only do you risk damage to your vehicle and the gate, it WILL NOT OPEN again until it is reset, caus

How to a put FREE security freeze on your credit report Recently the Polk County Sheriff's Dept hosted a free Data Privacy Lunch & Learn at the Clubhouse. One of their recommendations was to put a freeze on your Credit Report when you are not actively applying for new credit. What it does: While a credit freeze is in place, nobody can open a new credit account in your name, including you. If you need to do things like apply for new credit or a job, rent an apartment, or buy

Landscaping Update after the Freeze You may have noticed that parts of Bella Trae are looking a little browner than usual, but don’t worry, according to Dora Landscaping, our plants are just resting.   Following the recent freezes, much of the community landscaping has gone dormant, but it is still alive. Our landscaper’s guidance right now is to hold on and be patient. As temperatures warm heading into spring, crews will remove frost-damaged growth and provide additional fer

Main Gate Operational. Phase 4 Temporarily Open Through Monday, 2/9 We’re happy to report that the main gate is now operational. TEMs, our Kiosk vendor, is still hard at work on the Phase 4 gate, and we expect it to be fully functional by Monday, 2/9.   Star Technology is also continuing the final phase of the gate project. The new Technas barrier arms have already been installed at the Links and Legends gates, and the remaining gates throughout the community are scheduled fo

National Pizza Day with Pomodoro Pizza. February 9th • 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Celebrate National Pizza Day with us right here in the community! Pomodoro Pizza will be onsite in the clubhouse parking lot with a Pizza Bar Tent, selling fresh, made-to-order pizzas for residents to enjoy. Stop by between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, grab a slice (or a whole pie), and treat yourself to a fun and easy dinner close to home. It’s a great chance to enjoy good food and connect with your neighbors w

We have identified the issue with the lights being out on Links Blvd as a timer setting. A resident reported the lights being out on Links Blvd again tonight and, after some troubleshooting, we were able to find the root cause. The issue is an incorrect setting on the digital timer. The lights have been manually turned on for tonight and Management will work with the vendor next week to make sure everything is configured properly in future. Hopefully this will fully resolve t

New Gate Arms & Cameras Back Online; week of 2/2/2026 Starting Feb 2nd, Star Technology will be on-site to complete the final phase of the gate project. This work includes replacing the existing barrier arm operators with brand-new 'Techna' operators and bringing the security cameras at the gates back online. As part of this upgrade, all gates, except the main entrance, will transition from two barrier arms to one. This change will reduce ongoing maintenance and repair costs

January 2026 Community Newsletter

We have seen a higher number of incidents recently with the Barrier Arms being knocked off by vehicles. Management has caught, and is actively pursuing, three (3) vendors for damages. Having bright new lights on the arms and using the CCTV cameras to catch offenders will help. We are committed to protecting our investment as well as not inconveniencing residents. Next Steps: At the last meeting the BTCA Board approved, and the Change Order has been signed, to replace the old

Our community thrives because of engaged neighbors like you. If you’d like to get involved and help shape the future of Bella Trae, consider joining one of our advisory committees. Committees research ideas, share perspectives, and make recommendations to the Board on projects and events across the community. Bella Trae has four standing committees: Architectural Review, Clubhouse & Grounds, Finance, and Social & Recreation. Interested in serving (or continuing to serve)? Ple

2026 Board of Directors Election Results With over 81 homes in attendance and a total of 174 ballots cast , Bella Trae had a spectacular turnout at Tuesday’s Annual Meeting! Thank you to every homeowner who attended and/or submitted a ballot, and a special thank-you to all of the candidates who were willing to step forward and serve. We’d also like to congratulate and thank our current Board for their continued dedication and leadership in guiding our community. For those wh

Joe Mericka sponsors a night of entertainment to benefit Stitches of Love! Cliff Erikson and Black Magic Joe will put on dazzling performances and pizza will be provided. The event is free, but donations to Stitches of Love are encouraged!

With the Polk County Sheriff's Department! Join us for National Data Security Day on January 28th and learn about how to protect your private information with a presentation by the Polk County Sheriff's Department. Lunch will be provided for attendees.

Tuesday, January 20th at 6:00 pm (registration starts at 5:00 pm) Don’t forget! The Annual Meeting  will take place on Tuesday, January 20th at 6:00 PM, with registration beginning at 5:00 PM in the Campeon & Bellissima Room.   Owners are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for check-in and ballot processing. We appreciate your participation and look forward to seeing you there.