The Symphony Isles Master Association does not warrant that the following information is complete or accurate. All property owners are advised to procure a copy of all relevant documents from the county of Hillsborough or from their real estate attorney or realtor.

Important Phone Numbers

Following information from April 2006 Hillsborough County Communicator. Click here to view this issue.

Use 911 for Emergencies Only!
Remember to only use 911 for an emergency. Keep
the following telephone numbers handy if you need
non-emergency assistance from police, fire
rescue or medical professionals:

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Symphony Isles Forms

Select document by clicking on your choice below.
(You will need acrobat reader to open the first document.)

1. BURGEE ORDER FORM (Print, Fill out, and Return with Check)
2. DIRECTORY UPDATE FORM (Update On-Line)

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Post Offices

Our Official Post Office:
Post Office - Sun City Center
1645 Sun City Center Plaza
Sun City Center, FL 33573
Phone: (813) 642-8081

Local Branch:
Post Office - Apollo Beach
219 Flamingo Drive
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 642-8081
Hours: M-F: 10 am - 4 pm..... Sat: 10 am - 1 pm

Ruskin Branch:
Post Office - Ruskin
24 Thriftway Plaza
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 645-8954

Mishandling or Mis-Delivered Mail:
The postmaster told us it is our responsibility to report mail problems such as mishandling and misdelivery. It is very important to call every time the mail is delivered wrong so they know and can fix the problem.

The postmaster said "if you are still receiving your neighbors mail - it is important to notify the Post Office of the "date" the mail was placed in your mailbox."  This will help them track the mail person creating the issues we are all experiencing. 

Update 1/27/2006: New postmaster or "officer in charge" is George Hulan, and he can be reached through the Sun City Post Office at 642-8081.

Toll-Free Number for Delivery Services: 800-275-8777

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Watering Restrictions

Effective May 2006

Following information from Hillsborough County Website: http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/water/restrictions/

Unincorporated Hillsborough County
Irrigation of Established Lawns and Landscaping:

Irrigation of established lawns and landscaping in unincorporated Hillsborough County is allowed one day a week. Follow the watering schedule outlined in the chart below. Please note that these provisions are slated to return to a two-day-a-week schedule on August 3. Be sure to check this page again at that time for additional information.

These restrctions apply to all water sources including private wells, surface water and utility-provided water. They do not apply to reclaimed water, although these customers are encouraged to use only what they need. Residents who receive their water from the City of Tampa but who live in unincorporated Hillsborough County should follow the county's restrictions.

All irrigation must be accomplished prior to 8:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. Any one zone of a property may only be watered once during the allowable day, NOT both in the morning and again in the evening. The permitted days for watering are as follows:

Irrigation of New Lawns and Landscaping In Unincorporated Hillsborough County outside Tampa City Limits:

Irrigation of new lawns and landscaping is restricted as follows. During the initial thirty (30) days, new lawns and landscaping may be watered any day, but not between the hours of 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Following the initial 30-day period, irrigation of new lawns and landscaping may occur on alternating days for an additional thirty (30) days, with even-numbered addresses on even-numbered dates, and odd-numbered addresses on odd-numbered dates. Following this period all lawns and landscaping are considered established, and must follow the restrictions outlined above.

New plant material must cover at least 50% of an irrigation zone in order to water with an in-ground sprinkler system during the initial establishment period. If not, the new plant material must be hand watered following the same time of day and day of week restrictions for new plant establishment. (Example: If you purchased one flat of grass plugs to place throughout your front yard to fill in bare spots, this would not cover 50% of an irrigation zone. Hand watering would be required.)

Also, only those zones containing 50% new plant material may be watered, not the entire yard. (Example: If you had your entire front yard re-sodded, but not your backyard, only those zones covering the front yard could be run during the establishment period. The back yard zones would have to remain on the regular watering schedule. Most irrigation timers have an A & B program. Program A can be set for the regular watering. Program B can be programmed for multiple days to only water those zones containing the new plant material during the establishment period.

Low Volume Irrigation:

Low volume irrigation is defined as a maximum of 30 gallons per hour, per emitter. Low volume irrigation is not approved for lawns or turfgrass. Low volume irrigation of plant materials other than lawns and grass is not restricted as to days or hours, however must not be wasteful and unnecessary.

Hand Watering:

Hand watering of plant material other than lawns and grass is not subject to day and time of day restrictions. However, such use may not be wasteful and unnecessary. Hand watering of lawns and grass may only occur during the designated day and time for irrigation of established lawns and landscaping at that address. A hose-end sprinkler placed in the yard is not considered hand watering and is subject to the same restrictions as an in-ground sprinkler system.

Reclaimed Wastewater:

The use of reclaimed wastewater is not restricted, however its use must not be wasteful and unnecessary.

Irrigation System Maintenance:

Irrigation systems may be operated during restricted hours for cleaning and maintenance purposes, but limited to ten (10) minutes per zone per week. An attendant must remain visibly on site during the entire cleaning and maintenance operation.

Chemical Treatment:

If chemicals such as pesticide, fertilizer, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides are applied to your lawn or landscape plants by a hired professional, they can be watered in according to manufacturer's instructions within 24 to 48 hours of application. Applying water following a chemical treatment by a hired professional is allowable on your non-designated watering day provided a dated chemical advisory marker showing the date of chemical application is visible in the yard (usually by the mailbox). Also, restricted hours must still be followed (before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m.)

If you wish to apply a chemical treatment to your lawn or landscape plants yourself, the application of water must be done on your designated watering day and time for your address.

Car Washing:

Fund-raising car washes are allowed using low-volume mobile equipment washing methods. Vehicle washing otherwise is not restricted except that an automatic shut-off nozzle must be attached to the hose at all times.

Pressure Washing:

Pressure washing is defined as a minimum 1,000 pounds per square inch (psi) at a maximum five (5) gallons per minute. Pressure washing of sidewalks, driveways, patios and other impervious surfaces is prohibited except for public health and safety. In all cases where pressure washing is necessary, low volume methods must be used. A hose fitted with an automatic shut-off nozzle is not considered a low volume pressure washing method.

Decorative Fountains:

The operation of decorative foundations or features is allowed provided it is properly maintained and also: a) recycles water; or b) exclusively uses reclaimed water (i.e. 100% of the water being used has received at least secondary treatment and is reused after leaving a wastewater treatment facility); or c) provides a necessary water quality benefit.

Effective June 1, 2002:

Low-volume irrigation is required at retail plant sales locations when the ground surface underneath the plants is non-permeable (paved, concrete, etc.).

Violation of these restrictions is a civil infraction punishable with fines up to $500

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Household Waste / Recyclables / Yard Waste

Household Waste Pick-Up Days: WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY

Recyclables Pick-Up Day: SATURDAY
Recyclable Items:
Aluminum cans, newspaper, glass jars and bottles, and plastic milk, soda and water bottles.

Yard Waste Pick-Up Day: WEDNESDAY

Holiday Schedule for Household Waste, Recyclables and/or Yard Waste:
Click here

Managing Your Solid Waste Before And After a Disaster:
Click here

County Disposition Services:
Click here

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Household Chemical Disposal & Electronics Collection

Household chemicals are accepted at the Hillsborough County South County facility. This facility is conveniently located for Symphony Isles Residents at: Powell Road, east off U.S. 41, quarter mile north of Big Bend Road.

Collections are held on the second Saturday of each month. Materials accepted include paint, solvents, pool chemicals, hobby and craft supplies, lawn and garden chemicals. Many of these materials are recycled or used in maintaining County property.

Specially scheduled electronics collections also are held at this facility.

Collections are for residents only -- no chemicals are accepted from commercial interests. Call 272-5680 for more information.

Note: Source of the above information is The Neighborhood Connection Newsletter of the Hillsborough County Office of Neighborhood Relations, Volume 8 Issue 4, Sept./Oct. 2005, Page 2. http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/onr/resources/publications/connection/2005/SeptOct2005.pdf

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