The Meadows at Saint Johns Owners Association Inc WGV

03/23/2026

🌿 Yard Waste Pickup: Are You Doing It Right? 🌿

Hey Meadows neighbors! Want to make sure your yard waste actually gets collected on pickup day? Here's a quick cheat sheet:

✅ Small stuff (leaves, grass, twigs) — bag, bundle, or bin it. Max 32 gallons / 50 lbs. ✅ Branches & shrubs — stack neatly, parallel to the curb. Max 6 ft. / 50 lbs. ✅ Palm fronds — stack in neat piles, fan end facing away from the curb. ⏰ Everything must be curbside by 6 a.m. on your collection day!

❌ These items will NOT be collected as yard waste: Tires • Whole trees • Land clearing debris • Fencing • Landscape timbers • Garden hoses • Planters • Flowerpots • Yard decorations

🛋️ Large bulky items (furniture, mattresses, etc.)? Place them next to your regular garbage at the curb. To recycle appliances, call (904) 827-6980.

📋 For the full St. Johns County Curbside Collection Guide, visit our blog: https://themeadowswgv.com/blog/f/yard-waste-curbside-collection-what-you-need-to-know -f580-4056-9825-3da83e368751

❓ Questions? Contact St. Johns County Solid Waste at (904) 827-6980 or www.RecycleStJohns.com

The Solid Waste Division is dedicated to delivering sustainable services to meet the community's ever-changing solid waste management needs. With weekly curbside collections for over 100,000 residential units, we take pride in serving our community and providing the high-quality and timely service t...

03/03/2026

🚨 **Attention Meadows at World Golf Village Residents!** 🚨

The **Community-Wide Yard Sale** is almost here! 🛍️✨
Mark your calendars for **Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.**

It’s the perfect opportunity to declutter your home, make some extra cash, and shop for great finds right here in our neighborhood! Whether you're setting up a table or hunting for treasures, there’s something for everyone.

👉 **Pro Tip:** Start sorting through your closets, garage, and storage spaces now so you're ready for the big day!

Invite your friends and family, spread the word, and let’s make this year’s yard sale the best one yet!

See you on April 25th! 😎

02/11/2026

🎉 Exciting Park Improvements Coming to Pacetti Bay! 🏀🐕

Great news for our community! St. Johns County has announced significant improvements to Pacetti Bay Park (315 Meadowlark Lane), located just outside our neighborhood.

What's Being Added:
🐕 Fenced dog park with splash pond
🏀 Basketball court
🎯 Bocce ball court
⚽ Athletic field and play areas
🏛️ New pavilion
🚶 Walking trail and sidewalk
🚗 Expanded parking lot
🚑 Emergency services storage facility

Timeline: 📅 Start Date: Late March or April 2026
⏱️ Duration: Approximately 8 months (240 days)

Please be aware that construction activity may impact traffic, parking and noise levels in the area during this period.

Questions about the project? Contact Corryn George at St. Johns County: [email protected] or 904-209-0277

We'll keep residents updated as construction progresses!

01/10/2026

🏘️ New Blog Post: Why Your Board Cares About Trash Bins (And It's Not What You Think)

If you've ever received a violation notice and wondered "why does the Board care about small things like trash bins?", our latest blog post provides the answer backed by behavioral science research. 🤔

The article explains the "Broken Windows Effect"—how small visible violations signal that standards don't matter, creating cascading non-compliance that directly impacts property values.

Research shows that visible disorder can depress home values by 5-15% compared to communities where standards are maintained. 📉

This post connects the dots between everyday choices, community appearance, and protecting the collective annual investment our 400 homeowners make in The Meadows. 💰

Understanding the "why" behind enforcement helps everyone appreciate how small actions protect shared property values. 🏡

📖 Read more at

(And It's Not What You Think)

12/27/2025

🏡 What Makes a Neighborhood Feel Like Home?

As we close out the year and look ahead, it's worth thinking about what makes a neighborhood more than just a collection of houses.

Is it the place itself—or how we experience it together?

Our latest blog explores how everyday moments, shared spaces, and simple courtesy quietly shape the feeling of community we all value here at The Meadows. It's a quick, thoughtful read as we head into the New Year.

👉 Read the full article:
themeadowswgv.com/blog/f/what-makes-a-neighborhood-feel-like-home

✨ Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and welcoming start to the year ahead.

As one year ends and another begins, many of us think about what makes a neighborhood feel like home. It's more than houses and streets. It's the everyday moments—quiet and easy to overlook—that shape how a place feels o...

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all our neighbors at The Meadows! 🎄✨

As we celebrate this festive season, we also recognize and respect that this time of year holds special meaning for many. 🕯️

From our community to yours, we hope this season brings joy, warmth, and a chance to cherish the people and moments that matter most. Thank you for being part of what makes The Meadows such a wonderful place to live. ❤️🏡

Wishing you peace, happiness, and safe holidays! ❄️🎁
— The Board of Directors
The Meadows at Saint Johns Owners Association Inc - WGV
dba The Meadows at World Golf Village

12/13/2025

🛒 New Blog Post: Confessions of the Wandering Shopping Cart

What does a shopping cart in a grocery store parking lot observe about human behavior?

Our latest blog post offers an entertaining perspective from a cart who has seen it all—the diligent returners, the creative abandoners, and everyone in between. 🛒

From the excuses people give to the mysterious clustering effect when abandoned carts attract others, this lighthearted read explores what small, everyday choices in shared spaces reveal about how we think and act.

You might never look at your next grocery trip the same way! 😊

📖 Read more at

I've lived an interesting life. Not the life I expected when I rolled off the assembly line—shiny, eager, ready to serve. I imagined orderly trips down grocery aisles, the satisfying click of products placed in my basket...

12/01/2025

🎄 Holiday Safety Reminder: Smart Street Parking in The Meadows 🚗

The holidays mean more visitors, more vehicles, and busier streets in our community. With 400 homes, one entrance road, no sidewalks, and just 18 feet of street width, overflow parking can quickly create safety concerns for everyone.

A few thoughtful parking choices can make a big difference - keeping our streets safe for pedestrians walking after dark, ensuring emergency vehicles can reach homes quickly, and preventing vehicle damage.

Our latest blog covers why street parking becomes challenging during holiday gatherings and shares practical tips every resident and their guests can use to help keep The Meadows safe this season.

Read the full article on our website: https://themeadowswgv.com/blog/f/holiday-visitors-street-parking-keep-everyone-safe

Let's work together to keep our streets accessible and our neighbors safe! 🏡✨

The holidays bring family and friends to The Meadows, which means more vehicles than usual parked along our streets. This brief reminder covers why overflow parking creates safety concerns in our community and what resid...

11/23/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Lights, Florida Nights! ✨🎄

The season to shine has arrived at The Meadows at World Golf Village! 🌟

Before you hang the lights or set up your inflatables, take a moment to read our latest blog post for simple tips on safe, beautiful, and HOA-friendly holiday decorating.

From energy-saving ideas to reminder dates for décor removal, it’s everything you need to make your home festive and neighbor-friendly. 🎅💡

👉 Read the full article on our community website:
themeadowswgv.com/blog/f/%F0%9F%8C%9F-holiday-lights-florida-nights-decorating-safely-beautiful

Let’s make The Meadows sparkle safely this holiday season! 🌴🏡💫

It’s that time of year again—cooler evenings, cheerful music, and the sparkle of holiday lights throughout The Meadows at World Golf Village. Holiday decorating brings warmth and joy to our community, and a few simple re...

10/25/2025

Florida Homeowners: Is Your Property Really Protected? 🏠🌳

That beautiful oak tree in your neighbor's yard could become YOUR expensive problem! 😱

Did you know Florida law holds property owners responsible for tree damage—even when it's not your tree? Most homeowners don't realize that 8-foot tree at the side fence line already has roots threatening their foundation.

🚨 Don't wait for an emergency! Learn the smart strategies to protect your investment:

✅ Which trees pose the biggest threat to YOUR property
✅ Strategic spacing solutions that actually work
✅ The "No Plant Zone" concept that saves thousands
✅ December-January optimization tips to save money

📖 Read our complete guide to understanding Florida's unique property protection challenges and take action before it's too late!

Understanding Your True Exposure

10/11/2025

🚨 Fellow Meadows Homeowners: We Need to Talk About What's Happening in Our Yards 🏡

During recent community inspections, we discovered something alarming: hundreds of homes are facing serious—and expensive—landscape problems that most residents don't even know exist.

🌳 Trees planted too close to foundations
🪴 Volunteer forests sprouting along fence lines
🏠 Vines quietly damaging siding and roofs
🪵 Fence posts rotting years ahead of schedule

The worst part? In Florida, YOU are financially responsible for damage these issues cause—even if a neighbor's tree is the culprit. We're talking $5,000-$35,000 in concrete repairs, $3,000-$12,000 for roof damage, and thousands more in emergency tree removal.

With fall weather approaching, now is the time to act before these problems become exponentially more expensive.

👉 Read our full blog article to learn what's happening in The Meadows and what you can do to protect your home investment:

https://themeadowswgv.com/blog/f/hidden-threats-your-landscape-choices-risk-your-home-investment

Stay tuned for upcoming articles with practical solutions for every situation we're seeing in our community. Your home is likely your largest investment—let's protect it together! 💪

Our Community's Perfect Storm of Problems