Fairlane Harbor

Vero Beach, Florida

Fairlane Harbor is a family owned park started in 1969. The first homes were placed

in 1971. It took twelve years to fill out the park. Folks here are mostly full time resi-

dents enjoying their retirement in this 55+ community. Located on the Intracoastal wa-

terway with only a short distance to all Vero Beach has to offer it is ideal for those

seeking an active lifestyle. HOA President Stacey Busman first got on the Board of

Directors in 2015. Their board has 5 members, there are two Vice Presidents, a Sec-

retary and a Treasurer.

Stacey sees the job of the HOA as insuring there are plenty of activities for residents

and working closely with management. The things she likes most about the park are

that it’s family owned, kept very clean and the community is very active. She and her

husband are in their second home—this one on stilts! There are many events includ-

ing a lavish Christmas party hosted by the park owner and a 4th of July celebration

featuring their own fireworks show.

The community is a mix of older homes dating back to it’s early days to brand new

ones with Jacobsen the preferred builder.

Many residents have upgraded

over the years moving to a larger

home or one overlooking the wa-

ter. Homes sell quickly as family

members alert others to availabil-

ity. Many families have several

close relatives as neighbors. This

is a close community where eve-

ryone knows everyone and peo-

ple look out for one another.

Second generation owner Joey

Stawara seems to truly enjoy

his job. He loves the people

there and has several family

members, including Dad—who

built it—living in the community.

Under his leadership the pro-

spectus was updated in 2005.

Joey estimates there are about

30% who snowbird. While he

enjoys a bit of a respite in the

summer he looks forward to the

uptick in activity their return will

bring.

The park is extraordinarily clean

and well maintained. Homes are

landscaped with unique and

beautiful plantings wherever you

go. It is obvious the residents take

great pride in their community.

The clubhouse features a large

dining area and hosted an FMO

HOA training seminar earlier this

year. The pool is heated and has

a lovely deck. Bingo is popular

along with many other regular ac-

tivities.

The park has a small marina and a boat ramp. There’s even a dock for fishing!

There are some truly

unique homes in Fairlane

Harbor!. This one looks

out over the water and I

bet the view is fantastic. If

you’re interested in more

info on this type of con-

struction get ahold of

Stacey—she has an in

with the builder.