Welcome to the Community
Welcome Home to Rainbow Springs
Congratulations on your new home in Rainbow Springs. Here's your getting-started guide — from setting up your resident portal to meeting your neighbors on the river.
Your First Week
Four Things to Do First
Complete these steps in your first week and you'll be fully set up as a Rainbow Springs resident.
Right after closing
Bring your closing paperwork to the RSPOA office to get your Resident ID Card — a photo is taken on-site, and the card is your key to all community amenities.
Ownership transfer timing: Please allow 7-10 business days after closing for ownership to be transferred in our records. If a closing check is required to clear the prior owner's balance, the transfer is not completed until that check has cleared, which may extend this timeframe.
- 01
Register on VineConnect
Register on VineConnect (vinemgmt.cincwebaxis.com/rspoa) to pay dues, view documents, and submit requests.
Create account - 02
Update Your Records
Email or call the office to update your contact info, emergency contacts, and any vehicles you want gate-registered.
Email the office - 03
Get Your Resident ID Card
Bring your closing paperwork to the RSPOA office to get your Resident ID Card — a photo is taken on-site, and the card is required for pool, community center, and riverfront park access.
Office details - 04
Read the Rules
Review the CC&Rs and Community Rules — especially the Architectural Guidelines — before starting any project.
Governing docs
Common Forms
The two most-used forms for new owners — submit on VineConnect, or request a printable copy from the office.
Architectural Review
ACB Request Form
Required before any exterior change — paint, fences, sheds, additions, landscaping, roof, driveway. The ACB has up to 45 days from a complete submission to communicate a decision.
New Owner Welcome
Welcome Package
Community map, key contacts, amenity info, and an ACB summary — everything new owners need in their first week.
Community Essentials
The information most new owners ask about in their first month.
Assessments
POA assessments are annual, due January 1. Pay online through VineConnect (card, ACH, or autopay) or mail a check payable to Rainbow Springs Property Owners Association to PO Box 22413, Tampa, FL 33622.
Amenities & ID Cards
Resident ID cards are required for pool, community center, riverfront park, and all amenities. Bring closing paperwork to the RSPOA office — a photo is taken on-site. Every resident 18 and older needs their own card.
ACB Approval Required
Any exterior changes — paint, fences, sheds, additions, landscaping, roof, or driveway — require ACB (Architectural Control Board) approval before any work begins. Submit through VineConnect. No exceptions.
Board Meetings
Board meetings are held at the community center and are open to all owners. The Board of Directors generally meets on the third Wednesday of the month and the ACB on the first and third Tuesdays; schedules can change and are formally noticed in advance. Confirmed dates, agendas, and minutes are posted on VineConnect and on the Board Meetings page.
Trash & Utilities
Trash is not a POA service — unincorporated Marion County has no curbside pickup, so owners contract a private hauler. Water and sewer are through FGUA, electric through Duke Energy, and cable/internet through Xfinity or Spectrum where available. See the Utility Providers list below for websites.
Rentals
RSPOA does not restrict renting your home — there are no minimum lease terms, rental caps, or short-term-rental bans. If you rent, you may transfer your amenity access to your tenant by completing the transfer process through the RSPOA office.
Who to Call for What
The right point of contact for the most common questions.
Assessments, records, or amenity IDs
RSPOA Office
(352) 489-1621 · RSPOA@vinemgt.com · Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM
RSPOA-specific issues (CAM)
Kimberly Krieg
(352) 489-1621 · kimberly.krieg@vinemgt.com
Balance & billing inquiries
Vine Management HQ
(352) 812-8086 · info@vinemgt.com
Estoppels & closing documents
HomewiseDocs
homewisedocs.com · support 1-866-925-5004 — see the Realtors page
The Board of Directors
RSPOA Board
boardofdirectors@rainbowspringspoa.org · directors are listed on the home page
Architectural requests (ACB)
Architectural Control Board
Submit through VineConnect · see the New Owners page for what to include
Community security & home watch
First Defense Security
(352) 322-0261 · 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily
After-hours community emergency (non-life-safety)
Vine Management after-hours line
(352) 812-8086
Noise, disturbances, or non-emergency police
Marion County Sheriff
(352) 732-1707 (non-emergency dispatch)
Utilities — trash, water, electric & cable
Set up directly with each provider
See the Utility Providers directory below for FGUA (water & sewer), Duke Energy (electric & outages), trash haulers, and cable/internet.
Life-safety emergency
911
Dial 911 immediately for police, fire, or medical emergencies.
Utility Providers
Setting up a new home in Rainbow Springs. These are the providers serving the area — confirm availability for your specific address, as coverage can vary by street.
Trash & Recycling
Republic Services
Florida Express Environmental
Young's Garbage Service
Marion County Solid Waste (drop-off & recycling centers)
Unincorporated Marion County has no curbside pickup — owners contract a private hauler; the county runs drop-off and recycling centers.
Electric
Duke Energy
Serves parts of the Rainbow Springs area.
SECO Energy
Member-owned cooperative serving parts of the Dunnellon / Marion County area. Which company serves you depends on your address — check a recent bill or ask a neighbor.
Water & Sewer
Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA)
Central water and sewer for much of Rainbow Springs. Some properties — especially larger or estate lots — are instead on a private well for water and a septic system for sewer, with no monthly FGUA bill for that service.
Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD)
Regulator, not a service provider: SWFWMD oversees the Rainbow River springshed, sets lawn-watering day and time restrictions, and permits new wells. See WaterMatters.org for the current watering schedule.
Propane & Gas
AmeriGas
There is no piped natural gas in the Rainbow Springs area — gas appliances run on delivered propane. AmeriGas offers residential delivery and tank service.
Ferrellgas
Propane delivery serving Marion and the surrounding counties.
Suburban Propane
Residential and commercial propane delivery.
Cable & Internet
Xfinity
Comcast cable internet and TV; the most widely used provider in the community.
Spectrum
Cable internet and TV; availability varies by address — not all sections have cable service.
AT&T
Fiber in parts of the area, plus DSL elsewhere; check availability by address.
Brightspeed
DSL and fiber (formerly CenturyLink); availability varies by address.
Starlink
Satellite internet available anywhere with a clear view of the sky — a common option where wired service does not reach.
Questions? We're Here.
If anything about moving into Rainbow Springs isn't clear, reach out to the RSPOA management office. The team is happy to walk you through the setup.