What has an average fall and winter temperature of 71° F, 590 miles of shoreline, and 50 miles of white-sand beaches? As the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau points out, it's none other than Fort Myers's Lee County in Florida.
With all those exceptional qualities, Fort Myers, or the City of Palms, is undoubtedly one of the best places to spend the holiday season. So, if your HOA is lucky enough to be here, why not make things even more festive with HOA holiday decorating best practices?
Our team at MyTown Communities compiled this guide on HOA festive planning and community holiday decorations, so read on.
1. Put up a Community Christmas Tree
According to the Florida Christmas Tree Association, real Christmas trees are so popular in the U.S. that about 30 million get harvested yearly for the holiday season. Farmers then replace them with 85 million new trees.
It may surprise you that Florida grows Christmas trees, too, as the state is more known for its palm trees. However, the Sunshine State has local plantations where your community or association management company (if you have one) can buy one.
Putting up a Christmas tree as part of your seasonal community décor is a great, sustainable way to make your HOA more festive. Plus, by sourcing the tree from a local plantation, your community can support local businesses, which can then help improve Fort Myers's economy.
2. Get Kids to Make Christmas Décor
Consider bringing up the subject of hosting a children's Christmas arts and crafts program in your next Fort Myers HOA meeting. It's an excellent way to:
- Bring your community's families closer
- Give the kids a creative outlet by having them make Christmas décors
- Encourage residents to become more involved members of your HOA
- Make residents feel even more at home in the community
Christmas tree decorations, festive garlands, and small decorations for the community's shared spaces are some ideas for what the kids can make during the program.
3. Decorate With Energy-Saving Festive Lights
Make your community shine bright like a diamond with energy-saving LED holiday lights. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, LED lights use 75% less energy and can last 25 times longer than their incandescent counterparts. They're also safer because they emit less heat, and because they're longer-lasting, your HOA can reuse them more times and for more events.
Some examples of "magical" holiday lighting ideas are:
- Fairy lights
- Icicles
- Snowflake-shaped lights
- Solar path lights
- Rope lights
As a bonus, holiday lights can improve visibility and accessibility at night and make your community feel even more inviting.
Keep These HOA Holiday Decorating Tips in Mind
From putting up a Christmas tree to getting kids involved and using festive LED lights, these are just some of the top HOA holiday decorating best practices your community should implement. They can make the holiday season more enjoyable for residents while supporting local businesses and improving community safety.
If your HOA needs more expert management and guidance, MyTown Communities is happy to assist! For over 15 years, we've consistently provided exceptional full-service management solutions to Fort Myers and the Lee County area. Whether you need help with HOA fees, property maintenance, or accounting, we can help.
Contact us today to learn how we can bring value to your community!