How many homes are in Palma Sola Trace?

The planned coastal residential community of Palma Sola Trace consists of 272 condominiums, 148 single-family homes, and 126 villas. Each unique neighborhood neighborhood operates under its own governing association framework.

What Florida law governs the Palma Sola Trace Villas HOA?

The Palma Sola Trace Villas HOA is governed by a five-member volunteer Board of Directors operating legally under the explicit guidelines of Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes.

What are the lease and rental rules for renting a villa in Palma Sola Trace?

All rental leases for a villa in Palma Sola Trace must be for a minimum duration of 12 consecutive months. Homeowners are required to submit a copy of the formal lease agreement directly to C&S Community Management Services.

Who manages the day-to-day property operations for the Villas HOA?

The community is managed by C&S Community Management Services, Inc., located at 4301 32nd Street West, Suite A-20, Bradenton, FL 34205. The designated Association Manager is reachable at (941) 758-9454.

How do owners submit property changes to the Architectural Control or Design Review Committee?

Any exterior modifications, landscape changes, or structural additions must be approved by the committee. Applications for review must be submitted directly via email to the committee coordinators or mailed to management to avoid non-compliance fines.

Villas Landscaping News

Landscape Sod Update
15 September 2026

On September 15, Vivian, Larry and Ron walked the entire Villas neighborhood to review sod conditions at all 126 villas. Areas needing replacement were identified, measured and documented so that a coordinated sod replacement plan can be developed.

The inspection took approximately four hours in temperatures near 90 degrees. We sincerely thank Vivian, Larry and Ron for volunteering their time and working through the heat to help improve the appearance of our community.

A sod replacement plan is now being developed, and additional information will be shared as the next steps are finalized.

Understanding Chinch Bugs:

What They Are And How to Protect Your Lawn

Recently, our landscaping team received a report of chinch bug activity affecting areas of turf within our community. As part of our effort to keep residents informed and lawns healthy, we’re providing this PDF guide to help you understand what chinch bugs are, how they can damage your lawn, and what to expect in terms of treatment and sod replacement.

>>Read More Link for Chinch Bug PDF

Stump Cleanup Volunteers

>>Link for cleanup images

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Larry Howell Landscape Committee BOD Liaison

Larry Howell
HOA Landscape Committee Liaison
Leads the cleanup discussion

New Sod Installation Schedule: October 5—9

WEATHER PERMITTING, the following sod replacement work is scheduled for October

Monday Oct. 5 mark all areas receiving new sod.
Tuesday Oct. 6 remove all identified bad sod.
Wednesday Oct. 7 install new sod on Emma and Hamilton.
Thursday Oct. 8 install new sod on Bridlecrest.
Friday Oct 9 fertilization application on the entire property except areas with new sod.

Owners should NOT park close to areas marked with for new sod and should not park close to those areas after sod has been removed until new sod is planted. This parking restriction is between 7:30am and 5:00pm. The sod marked for removal will be clearly painted.

Please put Yard Waste out for removal Monday – Friday no later than 2pm. Remember, indoor and outdoor potted plants are not considered Yard Waste and will not be picked up.

Landscape Committee Reviews Stressed Areas

Larry, Vivian, Maria, and Ron reviewed ten properties to evaluate areas where the landscaping was stressed and determine the best course of action to recommend to the Board of Directors.

In most of the areas inspected, it was determined that sod would be unlikely to grow successfully because of insufficient sunlight or excessive heat generated by adjoining sidewalks.

The committee will recommend using small plants better suited to these conditions. Its recommendations will be presented to the Board for consideration at the next Villas HOA board meeting.

REQUEST FOR ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL

A request form to be completed by the homeowner and submitted to the Villas Architectural Control Committee (ACC) for approval BEFORE any work commences.

>> ACC Manual for the Palma Sola Trace Villas HOA

>> Electronic ACC Form or Fill-in ACC Form Available

night image of landscaping in palma sola trace villas hoa

Irrigation

BrightView is responsible for maintaining the irrigation system. Owners are asked not to tamper with control boxes or timers, as this may disrupt the overall system and affect neighboring yards. If you notice an issue, please report it to Larry Howell (Villas HOA).