The pool was completely renovated, and expedited as part of Program 2020, and was opened in time for the 2018 season.
Lakewood Bay construction began, Bayview was built, and the Edgewater section was developed in 1981. The Bayview Clubhouse and Pool were established during this time. Bayview residents were responsible for this cost in the beginning, but agreed to offload the responsibility of the maintenance expenses to LPOA in the 80s.
On or around 1985, the Lakewood Swim Team(s) were formed, as a part of the Suburban Swim League. For several years there was just one swim team, before the teams grew so large that they needed to divide into the Lasers and the Cruisers. As of 2024, there are over…
This complete remodel of the pool brought about a splash park water feature for kids, as well as a tall water slide. Shortly after, the Cove playground was renovated as well.
The Clubhouse facilities including the Argyle and hosting special events. However, the Golf Course remained open during these years, as one of the only open courses in the region, and memberships soared.
As the lender, F&H assumed full control of the development at that time, including control of the LPOA Board of Directors requiring seats for 6 out of 9 directors. When F&H assumed control, they inherited a sizable amount of debt. Over 75 percent of Lakewood was still to be developed.…
F&H designated the East lake as a “no-wake” lake when home construction started on the lake. Prior to this, skiing had been allowed when there were fewer homes.
The drought of 2012 was so severe that many of the coves in the lake had no water and boats in the marinas were touching the bottom of the lake. The lack of water only exacerbated the impact of the seepage occurring in the Dam Spillway, which had been increasing…
Sculpted by artist Robert Guelich, another set of bronze sculptures were donated by the Garden Club. There were two deers and a buck donated to Lakewood in the green landing off Lakewood Boulevard. A ceremony was held June 12, 2020 to commemorate the donations.
Once acquired, F&H faced two major options on how to finish developing Lakewood: Option 1: Proceed with the undeveloped acreage with inexpensive homes that would produce much higher annual lot sales. Option 2: Finish the development as an upscale community. They chose this. They retained the services of…
