Lutz, Florida · Est. Volunteer Community

Wilson Lakes Neighborhood Association

Welcome to the neighborhood! WLNA is a volunteer-run association bringing neighbors together around our lakes — through community events, lake stewardship, and looking out for one another.

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10+ Active Board Members
43+ Paid Memberships
$50 Annual Dues
2 Lakes + Pond Cared For

About WLNA

Wilson Lakes Neighborhood Association (WLNA) is an all-volunteer community organization serving the neighborhood around the Big Lake, Little Lake, and pond in Lutz, Florida. Our mission is simple: know your neighbors better, keep our lakes healthy, and make Wilson Lakes a great place to live.

What Membership Supports

  • Informative newsletters, emails, and flyers
  • Calendar event notifications
  • Legislative representation on neighborhood issues
  • Applying for county grants
  • Removal of Salvinia and Hydrilla from the lakes and pond
  • Organizing major cleanup events
  • Planning and hosting social events
  • Educational materials for residents

Member Perks

  • Free use of WLNA tables and chairs for personal events (paid members)
  • Priority access at Community Clean-up / Dumpster Day
  • Discounted or free entry to member events
  • A voice at the annual meeting and on committees

Have already paid your dues this year? Thank you for your continuing support!

Board of Directors

WLNA is run entirely by volunteer neighbors who give their time to keep our community connected and our lakes healthy.

Paula McGeePresiding Officer / President
Jill AmoreSecretary
George EhrhardTreasurer
Dave RichardsMembership Committee
Stephanie SmootEvents & Communications
Jim SotropBoard Member
Jennifer RankinBoard Member
Frank LetoBoard Member
Michelle HaskinsBoard Member
Mike HuskeyBoard Member

Board meetings are typically held in members' homes and are open to residents. Check Meeting Minutes below for the latest updates, or watch our Facebook group for the next meeting date and location.

Events

From fishing tournaments to neighborhood clean-ups, WLNA hosts events throughout the year for members and neighbors alike.

JUN6

Annual Membership Meeting & Fish Tournament

6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Fishing tournament registration 5:00–6:00 AM, tournament runs 6:00–10:00 AM. Annual Membership Meeting follows from 2:00–7:00 PM. Adults use artificial bait; kids may use bait of choice. Fish either lake or the pond. Prizes for highest total weight (adults) and largest fish (kids).

APR22

Lakeside Music Jam

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

A relaxed neighborhood get-together with live music by the lake — bring a chair and enjoy the afternoon with neighbors.

OCT25

Community Clean-up / Dumpster Day

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Free dumpsters for yard debris, construction material, and furniture. First 3 hours reserved for paid members; non-members may use remaining space from 11 AM–1 PM if room is available. Some items are not allowed (paint, computers, TVs). Made possible by a grant from Hillsborough County.

OCT31

Halloween Trunk-or-Treat

Evening, on Geraci Road

A neighborhood Trunk-or-Treat for kids and families — a WLNA Halloween tradition.

DEC 

Holiday Season: Christmas Party & Golf Cart Parade

Early December (date announced yearly)

A festive close to the year with a neighborhood Christmas party, plus a golf cart parade organized informally by residents (not a WLNA-sponsored event, but a fun neighborhood tradition).

Event dates can shift year to year — the latest schedule is always posted in Meeting Minutes and our Facebook group.

Meeting Minutes & News

Stay up to date with what's happening at WLNA board meetings.

August 2025 Meeting Minutes

Meeting held August 7, 2025 · Jill Amore's home · Presiding: Paula McGee

Board present: Paula McGee, Jim Sotrop, Dave Richards, Jennifer Rankin, Stephanie Smoot, Frank Leto, Michelle Haskins, George Ehrhard, Mike Huskey, Jill Amore.

  • Treasurer's report: General fund at $8,166.67; recent income from dues, the Fishing Tournament, and 50/50 raffle.
  • Lake maintenance: Little Lake sprayed; Big Lake shore edges scheduled for spraying to keep lily pads in check.
  • Upcoming events approved: Flotilla (Oct 5), Yard Sale (Oct 18), Community Clean-up/Dumpster Day (Oct 25), Trunk-or-Treat (Halloween), tentative Christmas Party (Dec 7).
  • Membership: 43 paid memberships and climbing.
  • New business: Proposal to add a neighborhood business directory to the website; discussion of forming a new-resident welcome committee (volunteers needed); Hillsborough County neighborhood mini-grant application approved unanimously.

WLNA Fishing Tournament & Fish Fry

Posted May 27, 2025

Community-wide event held Saturday, June 7th. Check-in at 6:30 AM (18835 Geraci Road). Fishing from 7:00–10:30 AM with weigh-in to follow. Tournament fee: $20 adults / $10 kids (14 and under). Prizes: $100 for highest total weight of 5 game fish (adults), $50 for largest fish caught (kids). Followed by the WLNA Annual Meeting and Picnic from 2:00–5:00 PM, with a free light lunch, fried fish and chicken, hush puppies, and a 50/50 raffle.

Dumpster Day Info!

Posted October 27, 2024

Community Clean-up Day — free dumpsters available on Geraci Road for yard debris, construction material, furniture, and more (paint, computers, and TVs not accepted). Dumpsters open 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, made possible by a grant from Hillsborough County.

Looking for older minutes? Reach out via our Facebook group or email and a board member can share the full archive.

Lake Care & Water Quality

Keeping our Big Lake, Little Lake, and pond healthy is one of WLNA's core responsibilities as a volunteer association.

Invasive Plant Management

WLNA organizes and manages the removal of invasive Salvinia and Hydrilla from our lakes and pond. Periodic spraying keeps lily pads and invasive vegetation to a minimum so the lakes stay healthy and usable for residents.

Community Stewardship

Neighborhood workdays are organized as needed to clean up shoreline areas, and members have raised awareness around protecting our shorelines from erosion caused by heavy boat wake on small lakes like ours.

Membership & Dues

Annual dues are $50 per household and directly support lake maintenance, community events, grant applications, and neighborhood improvements.

How to Join or Renew

  1. Fill out the membership application (available from any board member or our Facebook group).
  2. Pay by check — mail to: WLNA Association, 18719 Geraci Rd., Lutz, FL 33548
  3. Or pay by PayPal — send payment to: wilsonlakes@gmail.com

⚠️ Please double-check the PayPal email address before sending — there is a different WLNA account on PayPal that is not affiliated with our association.

Membership Benefits at a Glance

  • Newsletters & event notifications
  • Free use of tables/chairs for personal events
  • Voice in legislative & grant matters
  • Priority access at community events
  • Support for lake health & upkeep
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Pay Membership Dues Online

Prefer not to mail a check? Pay your $50 annual dues securely online with PayPal — no PayPal account required, debit/credit cards accepted at checkout.

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Get in Touch

The best way to stay connected with WLNA day-to-day is through our Facebook group — email is not actively monitored, but board members are happy to help.

Email

wilsonlakes@gmail.com

Not actively monitored day-to-day — for fastest response, post in our Facebook group.

Facebook

Wilson Lakes Neighbors – Lutz Florida

Join the group for community conversations, reminders, and quick updates.

Mailing Address

WLNA Association
18719 Geraci Rd.
Lutz, FL 33548