The Western Florida Cooperator, The Condo, HOA & Co-op Monthly

Management

Vulnerable Residents

Safety at Any Age

Multifamily residential buildings provide both privacy and community. Privacy, because a recluse in New York City can ha…

Management

2015 February

Pets or Pests?

Dealing With Companion Animals

2015 January

Staying Competitive in Management

It's Tough Out There

2015 January

Educational Resources for Managers

Getting Smart in Western & Central Florida

2015 January

Mastering Management

Maximizing Cooperation and Partnership

Finance

Dealing With Code Violations

Better Safe Than Sorry

Those of us without engineering degrees tend to take the buildings in which we live and work for granted. We simply ass…

Finance

2015 July

Don’t Raid the Cookie Jar

Capital Budgeting is Essential

2015 July

In The Black

Explaining Common Co-op/Condo Budget Terminology

2015 July

Money Talks

Communicating About Co-op/Condo Finances

2014 July

Financial Firestorms

Surviving Fraud & Neglect

On The Board

Working With Your Support Professionals

How (and When) Boards Should Speak Up

Attorneys and community association managers can be a godsend for the board of a co-op, condominium or HOA. Most boards …

2018 October

Participation by Proxy

Handling Proxy Voting in Your Building or HOA

2017 October

The Roles of Building Staff

Working as a Team for the Good of All

2017 October

Supporting Your Staff

Letting Your Employees Know You Care

2017 October

Board Transparency

Consistent Communication Is Key

Knowing When to Call Your Manager

Response to Calls is an Essential Part of the Manager’s Job

Olivia Pope, the main character on ABC’s Scandal, is a professional fixer. If you have a problem—any problem—she can fi…

2014 January

Secrets of Successful Managers

Communication, Accommodation, Cooperation

2014 January

Managing Amenities

Who’s In Charge of What?

2014 January

Changing Managers or Firms?

Don’t Overlook the Details!

Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful?

It only takes a few minutes of a web search to uncover the traits that make a successful person or business owner. For e…

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing Association Records

Maintenance

Heating Options for Multifamily Communities

Get Warm, Stay Warm

Whether you live in a high-rise building or a spread-out condo association, you probably take having reliable, adequate …

2017 November

Non-Resident Board Members

How Do They Affect Operations?

2017 November

Laundry Room Maintenance

It’s a Wash

2017 November

Optimizing HVAC

Heating, Cooling, and Conserving

2016 November

Wood-Destroying Pests

How to Protect Your Property

A Clear View

What’s New in Window Trends and Technology?

Windows can dramatically change any space, from transforming a tiny kitchen into a front row seat to a glorious skyline …

From the Outside In

Exterior Building Inspections in South Florida

Plumbing the Depths

Pipes, Drains, and Your Building's Water Supply

Of all the modern conveniences we take for granted, perhaps none is as profoundly basic —and indispensable—as indoor pl…

2014 November

The Art of Picking Professionals

To Choose or Not to Choose

2014 November

Your Building's Anatomy

Systems That Keep Your Building Functioning

Insurance

To Claim, or Not to Claim?

The Insurance Dilemma

Homesharing and Insurance

What Your Board Should Know

Insurance: A Must-Have or Couldn’t Hurt?

Making Smart Yet Affordable Coverage Decisions

Who's Responsible for Repairs?

August 2014, Vol 3, No 8

Identifying Insurance Options

One Size Does Not Fit All!

Design

Splish-Splash

Enhancing Your Community with Water Features

Design for All

The Functionality of Universal Design

Organizations

The Florida Swimming Pool Association

Training, Education and Professionalism for Pool Administrators

The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association

Leading Florida's Green Industry

The Insurance Information Institute

A One-Stop Resource for Florida Homeowners

Events

Thu, Jul 25, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

FirstService Residential: Board Member Roundtable Discussion: Policies & Compliance

Thu, Jul 25, 6:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 25-07-2019 18:00 25-07-2019 20:00 America/New_York FirstService Residential: Board Member Roundtable Discussion: Policies & Compliance Creating and enforcing policy within your community is no easy task – it can be daunting to manage everything from pets and noxious odors to pool rules, guest access and the architectural control process. For information, visit www.fsresidential.com/florida. FirstService Residential, 2300 Maitland Center Parkway, Suite 101, Maitland, FL MM/DD/YYYY

FirstService Residential: Board Member Roundtable Discussion: Policies & Compliance

Creating and enforcing policy within your community is no easy task – it can be daunting to manage everything from pets and noxious odors to pool rules, guest access and the architectural control process. For information, visit www.fsresidential.com/florida.

FirstService Residential, 2300 Maitland Center Parkway, Suite 101, Maitland, FL map

Fri, Jul 26, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Becker: HOA Construction Defects 101

Fri, Jul 26, 12:00pm – 1:00pm add to calendar 26-07-2019 12:00 26-07-2019 13:00 America/New_York Becker: HOA Construction Defects 101 This course is designed to teach board members and community association managers how to identify construction defects at an HOA and obtain compensation so that the owners aren’t required to pay a special assessment to pay for the needed repairs. For information, visit https://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com/classes. 1511 North Westshore Blvd., Suite 230, Tampa, FL MM/DD/YYYY

Becker: HOA Construction Defects 101

This course is designed to teach board members and community association managers how to identify construction defects at an HOA and obtain compensation so that the owners aren’t required to pay a special assessment to pay for the needed repairs. For information, visit https://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com/classes.

1511 North Westshore Blvd., Suite 230, Tampa, FL map

Thu, Aug 1, 11:30am – 1:30pm

CAI-Central: Monthly Meeting: Lakes and Ponds

Thu, Aug 1, 11:30am – 1:30pm add to calendar 01-08-2019 11:30 01-08-2019 13:30 America/New_York CAI-Central: Monthly Meeting: Lakes and Ponds For information, visit www.caicf.org. Dubsdread Country Club, 549 W. Par Street, Orlando, FL MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Central: Monthly Meeting: Lakes and Ponds

For information, visit www.caicf.org.

Dubsdread Country Club, 549 W. Par Street, Orlando, FL map

Fri, Aug 9, 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Becker: Budgeting and Reserves

Fri, Aug 9, 12:00pm – 2:00pm add to calendar 09-08-2019 12:00 09-08-2019 14:00 America/New_York Becker: Budgeting and Reserves Come join us and learn the steps it takes to create a successful budget and reserve plan. When creating a financial plan for your association there are many things to consider, such as “operating expenses.” In this course, you will learn how to create and maintain a proper budget and reserve plan. Topics we will cover include: budget planning, adopting the budget, reserve requirements. Provider #0000811 | Course #9627704 | 2 IMF or 2 ELE Credits. For information, visit https://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com/classes. 1211 1st Avenue North, Suite 201, St. Petersburg, FL MM/DD/YYYY

Becker: Budgeting and Reserves

Come join us and learn the steps it takes to create a successful budget and reserve plan. When creating a financial plan for your association there are many things to consider, such as “operating expenses.” In this course, you will learn how to create and maintain a proper budget and reserve plan. Topics we will cover include: budget planning, adopting the budget, reserve requirements. Provider #0000811 | Course #9627704 | 2 IMF or 2 ELE Credits. For information, visit https://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com/classes.

1211 1st Avenue North, Suite 201, St. Petersburg, FL map

Wed, Aug 21, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI-Webinar: Miss Deeds: Gathering Evidence for the Enforcement of Rules and Restrictions

Wed, Aug 21, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 21-08-2019 14:00 21-08-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI-Webinar: Miss Deeds: Gathering Evidence for the Enforcement of Rules and Restrictions Board members and managers deal with residents violating rules and restrictions on a regular basis. Addressing pet violations, noise and smell nuisances, rental restrictions, and unapproved architectural modifications can be daunting. Gathering evidence to enforce your community’s documents—sometimes referred to as the master deed or declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions—can present its own set of challenges For information, visit <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.caionline.org&sa=D&ust=1561579174574000&usg=AOvVaw3MgcJvu3QE5Ygf7d7hmTl9" target="_blank">www.caionline.org</a>. . MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Webinar: Miss Deeds: Gathering Evidence for the Enforcement of Rules and Restrictions

Board members and managers deal with residents violating rules and restrictions on a regular basis. Addressing pet violations, noise and smell nuisances, rental restrictions, and unapproved architectural modifications can be daunting. Gathering evidence to enforce your community’s documents—sometimes referred to as the master deed or declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions—can present its own set of challenges For information, visit <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.caionline.org&sa=D&ust=1561579174574000&usg=AOvVaw3MgcJvu3QE5Ygf7d7hmTl9"; target="_blank">www.caionline.org</a>;. .

Thu, Aug 22, 8:00am – 11:00am

Bisnow: Tampa's Evolution

Thu, Aug 22, 8:00am – 11:00am add to calendar 22-08-2019 08:00 22-08-2019 11:00 America/New_York Bisnow: Tampa's Evolution With all of this new development happening, an amazing opportunity can make building in specific neighborhoods even more rewarding. The Opportunity Zones tax incentive was included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that President Trump signed into law in December 2017. This law provides tax benefits to investors that place unrealized capital gains into Opportunity Funds, which then invest in Opportunity Zones. Get ready to learn about this great new law, how to capitalize on it, what updates Florida legislature has provided, as well as risks to consider before investing. Hear from some of Tampa's biggest names in CRE who are currently developing in Opportunity Zones, and bring plenty of business cards! For information, visit www.bisnow.com. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

Bisnow: Tampa's Evolution

With all of this new development happening, an amazing opportunity can make building in specific neighborhoods even more rewarding. The Opportunity Zones tax incentive was included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that President Trump signed into law in December 2017. This law provides tax benefits to investors that place unrealized capital gains into Opportunity Funds, which then invest in Opportunity Zones. Get ready to learn about this great new law, how to capitalize on it, what updates Florida legislature has provided, as well as risks to consider before investing. Hear from some of Tampa's biggest names in CRE who are currently developing in Opportunity Zones, and bring plenty of business cards! For information, visit www.bisnow.com.

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Fri, Aug 23, 7:30am – 5:15pm

CAI-West Florida: Manager's All Day Education Forum and Trade Show

Fri, Aug 23, 7:30am – 5:15pm add to calendar 23-08-2019 07:30 23-08-2019 17:15 America/New_York CAI-West Florida: Manager's All Day Education Forum and Trade Show This year, exciting courses for all licensed Community Association Managers, designed to grab your attention!. You do not need to be a member of CAI to attend. For information, visit www.caiwestflorida.org. Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-West Florida: Manager's All Day Education Forum and Trade Show

This year, exciting courses for all licensed Community Association Managers, designed to grab your attention!. You do not need to be a member of CAI to attend. For information, visit www.caiwestflorida.org.

Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285, USA map

Fri, Aug 23, 9:00am – 5:00pm

CAI: M-202 Association Communications

Fri, Aug 23, 9:00am – 5:00pm add to calendar 23-08-2019 09:00 23-08-2019 17:00 America/New_York CAI: M-202 Association Communications Learn key communication techniques to improve resident and board relations. This course offers communication strategies that will benefit both new and experienced managers and provide the skills to better understand owners and volunteers. You’ll learn the basics of good customer service and gain the tools to effectively handle complaints, write newsletters and reports and manage public relations. For information, visit www.caionline.org. St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: M-202 Association Communications

Learn key communication techniques to improve resident and board relations. This course offers communication strategies that will benefit both new and experienced managers and provide the skills to better understand owners and volunteers. You’ll learn the basics of good customer service and gain the tools to effectively handle complaints, write newsletters and reports and manage public relations. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, USA map

Fri, Aug 23, 12:00pm – 4:00pm

IREM Florida West Coast Planning Retreat

Fri, Aug 23, 12:00pm – 4:00pm add to calendar 23-08-2019 12:00 23-08-2019 16:00 America/New_York IREM Florida West Coast Planning Retreat For information, visit https://iremchapter44.org. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

IREM Florida West Coast Planning Retreat

For information, visit https://iremchapter44.org.

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Thu, Sep 12, 8:30am – 10:30am

CAI-Suncoast: Pinellas Breakfast Program

Thu, Sep 12, 8:30am – 10:30am add to calendar 12-09-2019 08:30 12-09-2019 10:30 America/New_York CAI-Suncoast: Pinellas Breakfast Program Cost: $20.00 each CAI Member-$30.00 each non-member/late registration. Chapter Sponsors: Breakfast Only (Diamond 2/Platinum 2/Gold 2 persons FREE per breakfast). Please RSVP by Monday, September 9, 2019. Payment in advance is appreciated. No shows will be billed!! For information, visit https://www.suncoastcai.com. St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Suncoast: Pinellas Breakfast Program

Cost: $20.00 each CAI Member-$30.00 each non-member/late registration. Chapter Sponsors: Breakfast Only (Diamond 2/Platinum 2/Gold 2 persons FREE per breakfast). Please RSVP by Monday, September 9, 2019. Payment in advance is appreciated. No shows will be billed!! For information, visit https://www.suncoastcai.com.

St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, USA map

Sat, Sep 14, 8:30am – 1:00pm

CAI-Central Florida: Sunshine Foundation Dream Village Work Day – September 2019

Sat, Sep 14, 8:30am – 1:00pm add to calendar 14-09-2019 08:30 14-09-2019 13:00 America/New_York CAI-Central Florida: Sunshine Foundation Dream Village Work Day – September 2019 Please join us as we once again volunteer at the Sunshine Foundation’s Dream Village, which is the major charity we are proud to support each year. Drinks and snacks will be served. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Agravat at 407-234-3174. For information, visit www.caicf.org. Sunshine Foundation, 5400 County Road 547 N., Dream Village Rd, Davenport, FL 33837, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Central Florida: Sunshine Foundation Dream Village Work Day – September 2019

Please join us as we once again volunteer at the Sunshine Foundation’s Dream Village, which is the major charity we are proud to support each year. Drinks and snacks will be served. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Agravat at 407-234-3174. For information, visit www.caicf.org.

Sunshine Foundation, 5400 County Road 547 N., Dream Village Rd, Davenport, FL 33837, USA map

Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am – 1:00pm

CAI-Central Florida: Ask an Attorney

Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am – 1:00pm add to calendar 21-09-2019 10:00 21-09-2019 13:00 America/New_York CAI-Central Florida: Ask an Attorney Join us for this special homeowner leader event on Saturday, September 21st from 10am-1pm at Sihle Insurance! This free event will include a box lunch. If you are a CAICF member attorney and would like a chance to be on this panel, please contact the Executive Director, Reini Marsh at exdir@caicf.org or 407-913-3777. For information, visit www.caicf.org.org. Sihle Insurance Group, 1021 Douglas Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Central Florida: Ask an Attorney

Join us for this special homeowner leader event on Saturday, September 21st from 10am-1pm at Sihle Insurance! This free event will include a box lunch. If you are a CAICF member attorney and would like a chance to be on this panel, please contact the Executive Director, Reini Marsh at exdir@caicf.org or 407-913-3777. For information, visit www.caicf.org.org.

Sihle Insurance Group, 1021 Douglas Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, USA map

Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Becker: Ask Your Lawyer

Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm – 7:00pm add to calendar 26-09-2019 17:00 26-09-2019 19:00 America/New_York Becker: Ask Your Lawyer Please join attorneys, Steven H. Mezer, Esq., Marielle E. Westerman, Esq. & Carolyn C. Meadows, Esq. for a social and happy hour. For information, visit for https://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com/classes/. Maggiano's, 203 Westshore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609, USA MM/DD/YYYY

Becker: Ask Your Lawyer

Please join attorneys, Steven H. Mezer, Esq., Marielle E. Westerman, Esq. & Carolyn C. Meadows, Esq. for a social and happy hour. For information, visit for https://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com/classes/.

Maggiano's, 203 Westshore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609, USA map

Thu, Dec 5 – Fri, Dec 6

The Cooperator Western Florida

Thu, Dec 5 – Fri, Dec 6 add to calendar 05-12-2019 00:00 06-12-2019 00:00 America/New_York The Cooperator Western Florida A must attend for all board members, property managers, condo & HOA decision makers. Learn about the latest services from more than 180 exhibitors. Attend educational seminars, network with your peers and get free advice from industry experts. For information, visit https://tampacondoexpo.com. MM/DD/YYYY

The Cooperator Western Florida

A must attend for all board members, property managers, condo & HOA decision makers. Learn about the latest services from more than 180 exhibitors. Attend educational seminars, network with your peers and get free advice from industry experts. For information, visit https://tampacondoexpo.com.

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News

7/22/2019 Editorial: Condo owners need protections from deep-pocket buyers - Tampa Bay Times

Florida should not allow billion-dollar real estate companies to bully condo owners into selling their homes, especially at unfair prices.
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7/17/2019 Another new condo tower planned near Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard - Tampa Bay Times

After more than a decade with no new condo towers, Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard area could soon be flush with them.
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7/15/2019 How a billion-dollar company could use a Florida law to force these Tampa Bay seniors out of their condos - Tampa Bay Times

When Deborah Berger and her husband, Barry, decided to downsize in 2007, they bought a condominium in Lansbrook Village that looks out on a nature preserve.
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7/11/2019 Alligator climbs to second-floor of a Naples condo building - WPTV

A five-foot alligator climbed up to the second floor of a condo building in North Naples. Painters working on the condos found the alligator in the lanai area.
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7/8/2019 Three Tampa Bay apartment communities sell for a total of almost $94 million - Tampa Bay Times

Three more Tampa Bay apartment communities have changed hands as the demand for rental units continues to be strong.
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7/3/2019 The Growing Trend of Car Condos Explored - Motorious

It might seem like an odd idea at first, but a growing number of car owners are storing their vehicles in “condos” or luxury storage facilities.
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7/1/2019 More than 8 million homeowners are leaving big money on the table by not refinancing - CNBC

Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster for the last year, but now they’re sitting at the bottom of the track, giving a major boost to the number of borrowers who can benefit from a refinance.
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7/1/2019 Taxed To The Hilt, More Homebuyers Are Migrating To Florida - CBS Miami

The appeal of moving to Florida has a lot more to do than just the weather nowadays.
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6/28/2019 Radon mitigation leads to lawsuits - WWSB

An update now on a story we’ve been following for you since November when tenants living in a Venice condo found they had radon inside their home.
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6/27/2019 Neighbors say someone's ransacking their condo's mailboxes - News4Jax

Recent mail and package thefts hitting Jacksonville's Baymeadows area have neighbors on edge.
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6/27/2019 Here's what the 400 block of Central Avenue in St. Pete might one day look like - Tampa Bay Times

Red Apple Real Estate released a new rendering Tuesday of a hotel and condo project it plans on the 400 block of Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg.
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6/26/2019 Clearwater development board approves 7-story condo project - ABC Action News

More than a hundred people packed into the Clearwater community development board meeting Tuesday.
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6/25/2019 New York developer scaling back height of downtown St. Pete condo tower - Tampa Bay Times

A condo and hotel tower planned for the 400 block of Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg won't be quite as towering as initially planned.
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6/24/2019 Here’s how much Florida cities may have to spend to blunt the effects of climate change - Tampa Bay Times

This week, a new report confirmed a claim we may have suspected but hoped wasn’t true: Florida will have to spend more than any other state to manage the effects of sea level rise.
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6/24/2019 Perdido Key condo fire victims struggling but getting help from community - NBC 15

Residents who lost everything in the Perdido Key condo fire on Wednesday are struggling, but getting help from the community.
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6/21/2019 Lagoon lifestyle meets high-tech living in Pasco County's connected city - Fox 13

A lagoon lifestyle is a big selling point at the Epperson community in Wesley Chapel, Florida, but the real attraction is below the surface.
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6/21/2019 St. Pete woman told to remove Gay Pride flag - WFLA

A St.Petersburg woman has been told to remove her gay pride flag after someone at her condo complained.
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6/20/2019 Massive Florida fire destroys at least 25 homes; pets missing - Orlando Sentinel

Firefighters battled a "massive" condo fire in a Florida Panhandle island community near the Alabama state line, news outlets reported Wednesday.
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6/20/2019 St. Pete condos sold for $7M to New York buyer - Tampa Bay Business Journal

Commercial real estate firm Franklin Street has announced the sale of 45 percent of the condominium units at Enclave at Sabal Pointe in St. Petersburg for $7.3 million, or $66,972 per unit.
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6/17/2019 A revision of the vision for downtown Sarasota? - Sarasota Herald Tribune

A three-year effort to restore substantive public feedback into the process of putting up tall buildings in and around downtown Sarasota could score a decisive victory on Monday — if the City Commission votes to pursue changes to a streamlined approval system that city leaders negotiated with developers back in 2003.
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