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

2018 October

Your Board’s Legal Obligations

Fiduciary Duty, Disclosure, Meetings, and More

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

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, Dec 13, 10:00am – 3:30pm

The Cooperator Expo Western Florida

Thu, Dec 13, 10:00am – 3:30pm add to calendar 13-12-2018 10:00 13-12-2018 15:30 America/New_York The Cooperator Expo 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 www.tampacondoexpo.com. Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA MM/DD/YYYY

The Cooperator Expo 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 www.tampacondoexpo.com.

Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA map

Thu, Jan 10, 8:00am – 12:00pm

CAI Suncoast: Member Recognition Awards

Thu, Jan 10, 8:00am – 12:00pm add to calendar 10-01-2019 08:00 10-01-2019 12:00 America/New_York CAI Suncoast: Member Recognition Awards We will be recognizing: Chapter Sponsors; Members with National Designations; AAMC Companies; S.E.A.L. Certification; Habitat for Humanity Donation Presentation; Community Association of the Year; Volunteer of the Year President & CED Award. Board Leadership Development Workshop: Fundamentals of Financial Management 10:00am - Noon; Instructors: Continuing Education Course, 10:00am - Noon. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com. St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Suncoast: Member Recognition Awards

We will be recognizing: Chapter Sponsors; Members with National Designations; AAMC Companies; S.E.A.L. Certification; Habitat for Humanity Donation Presentation; Community Association of the Year; Volunteer of the Year President & CED Award. Board Leadership Development Workshop: Fundamentals of Financial Management 10:00am - Noon; Instructors: Continuing Education Course, 10:00am - Noon. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com.

St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, USA map

Thu, Jan 17, 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Becker: Condo Board Member Certification

Thu, Jan 17, 4:00pm – 6:00pm add to calendar 17-01-2019 16:00 17-01-2019 18:00 America/New_York Becker: Condo Board Member Certification If you are planning to serve on your condo association board, you probably know that you will need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements within 90 days of being elected. Our Condominium Association Board Member course is tailored specifically to certify condo board members. Your participation will satisfy the statutory requirement so that you are eligible to serve on your condominium association board. More importantly, it will provide the tools and information you need to perform your job well and to avoid any potential liability associated with your new role. For information, contact Tara Tourangeau, 239-628-4913, ttourangeau@beckerlawyers.com. Becker & Poliakoff, 12140 Carissa Commerce Court, Suite 200, Fort Myers, FL MM/DD/YYYY

Becker: Condo Board Member Certification

If you are planning to serve on your condo association board, you probably know that you will need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements within 90 days of being elected. Our Condominium Association Board Member course is tailored specifically to certify condo board members. Your participation will satisfy the statutory requirement so that you are eligible to serve on your condominium association board. More importantly, it will provide the tools and information you need to perform your job well and to avoid any potential liability associated with your new role. For information, contact Tara Tourangeau, 239-628-4913, ttourangeau@beckerlawyers.com.

Becker & Poliakoff, 12140 Carissa Commerce Court, Suite 200, Fort Myers, FL map

Wed, Jan 23 – Sun, Jan 27

CAI: Community Association Law Seminar

Wed, Jan 23 – Sun, Jan 27 add to calendar 23-01-2019 00:00 27-01-2019 00:00 America/New_York CAI: Community Association Law Seminar CAI's Community Association Law Seminar is brought to you by the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). The program is developed each year as part of CCAL's commitment to advancing the knowledge and practice of community association law. The Law Seminar provides a unique learning opportunity to discuss emerging trends and legislative issues important to the practice of community association law—as well as excellent opportunities for professional networking. For information, www.caionline.org. New Orleans, LA, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: Community Association Law Seminar

CAI's Community Association Law Seminar is brought to you by the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). The program is developed each year as part of CCAL's commitment to advancing the knowledge and practice of community association law. The Law Seminar provides a unique learning opportunity to discuss emerging trends and legislative issues important to the practice of community association law—as well as excellent opportunities for professional networking. For information, www.caionline.org.

New Orleans, LA, USA map

Thu, Feb 7, 8:30am – 10:00am

CAI Suncoast: Pinellas County Breakfast Program

Thu, Feb 7, 8:30am – 10:00am add to calendar 07-02-2019 08:30 07-02-2019 10:00 America/New_York CAI Suncoast: Pinellas County Breakfast Program Board Leadership Development Workshop: Communications, Meetings & Volunteerism; Continuing Education Course. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com. St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Suncoast: Pinellas County Breakfast Program

Board Leadership Development Workshop: Communications, Meetings & Volunteerism; Continuing Education Course. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com.

St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, USA map

Thu, Feb 7, 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Becker: HOA Board Member Certification

Thu, Feb 7, 4:00pm – 6:00pm add to calendar 07-02-2019 16:00 07-02-2019 18:00 America/New_York Becker: HOA Board Member Certification If you are planning to serve on your homeowner association board, you probably know that you will need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements within 90 days of being elected. Our HOA Board Certification class is designed to satisfy the statutory requirement so that you are eligible to serve. More importantly, it will provide the tools and information you need to perform your job well and to avoid any potential liability associated with your new role. Contact Tara Tourangeau, 239-628-4913, ttourangeau@beckerlawyers.com. Becker, 12140 Carissa Commerce Court, Suite 200, Ft. Myers, FL MM/DD/YYYY

Becker: HOA Board Member Certification

If you are planning to serve on your homeowner association board, you probably know that you will need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements within 90 days of being elected. Our HOA Board Certification class is designed to satisfy the statutory requirement so that you are eligible to serve. More importantly, it will provide the tools and information you need to perform your job well and to avoid any potential liability associated with your new role. Contact Tara Tourangeau, 239-628-4913, ttourangeau@beckerlawyers.com.

Becker, 12140 Carissa Commerce Court, Suite 200, Ft. Myers, FL map

Fri, Feb 8, 8:00am – 4:00pm

CAI: 2019 Florida Leadership Forum

Fri, Feb 8, 8:00am – 4:00pm add to calendar 08-02-2019 08:00 09-02-2019 16:00 America/New_York CAI: 2019 Florida Leadership Forum Florida community managers, homeowners and association board members, and business partners will join together for an event that focuses on engaging in advocacy efforts and discussing legislative trends and hot topics that affect all aspects of community association living. You will have the opportunity to hear from local and statewide legislative leaders, the Florida Legislative Action Committee and other respected legal experts. There will be something for everyone, to include those who live in, work for or provide services to Florida community associations. The Florida Leadership Forum will include two education programs – one from community managers and board members and other homeowner leaders as well as another program for business partners. For information, visit www.caionline.org. Sheraton Orlando North Hotel, 600 N Lake Destiny Rd, Maitland, FL 32751, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: 2019 Florida Leadership Forum

Florida community managers, homeowners and association board members, and business partners will join together for an event that focuses on engaging in advocacy efforts and discussing legislative trends and hot topics that affect all aspects of community association living. You will have the opportunity to hear from local and statewide legislative leaders, the Florida Legislative Action Committee and other respected legal experts. There will be something for everyone, to include those who live in, work for or provide services to Florida community associations. The Florida Leadership Forum will include two education programs – one from community managers and board members and other homeowner leaders as well as another program for business partners. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

Sheraton Orlando North Hotel, 600 N Lake Destiny Rd, Maitland, FL 32751, USA map

Thu, Feb 28, 9:00am – 3:00pm

CAI Suncoast: Condo & HOA Trade Show

Thu, Feb 28, 9:00am – 3:00pm add to calendar 28-02-2019 09:00 28-02-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI Suncoast: Condo & HOA Trade Show For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com. The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Suncoast: Condo & HOA Trade Show

For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com.

The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA map

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News

12/7/2018 Sales Gallery for New Downtown Condo Building Opens Next Month - Sarasota Magazine

Sales of condos in DeMarcay, a new luxury project set to be built at 33 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, will begin in January.
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12/6/2018 Tampa Bay's newest, tallest condo tower is almost done, and units already are being flipped for big bucks - Tampa Bay Times

Less than a month ago, an investor paid $511,200 for a unit in Tampa Bay's newest condo tower, ONE St. Petersburg.
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12/6/2018 Bah, Humbug: Florida neighbors scorn woman over display - Associated Press

A woman has been scorned by her neighbors in a high-rise Florida condo because of a holiday message she spelled out in lights across her balcony.
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12/3/2018 Encore launches vacation-oriented condo development at Orlando resort - The Real Deal

Encore Capital Management launched a development of condos at an Orlando resort that the Boca Raton-based firm will market as vacation homes.
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12/3/2018 Affiliate of developer takes over marketing for 20-story Mystique condo in Naples - The Real Deal

Investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. and the Gulf Bay Group of Companies appointed a new brokerage firm to market a 20-story condominium they are building in Naples.
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11/30/2018 Margaritaville Resort construction contributed to Kissimmee condo cracks, lawyer says - clickorlando.com

News 6 is learning new details about cracked condos in Kissimmee that forced people to leave their homes. The complex's lawyer claims a nearby construction project is partially to blame for why the Sun Lake Condos are unlivable.
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11/30/2018 Eleve 61, 36-story condo tower proposed in the Channel district, seeks key approval for construction - Tampa Bay Business Journal

A 36-story condominium tower proposed in downtown Tampa's Channel district will be up for a key approval in early December.
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11/29/2018 Condo owners frustrated by lack of repairs after Clearwater complex fire - WFLA

Three months ago to the day, a fire displaced dozens at Imperial Cove condominiums in Clearwater. Residents say they're frustrated by the lack of repairs since then.
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11/28/2018 Repairs to be made to condo owned by woman missing part of brain - WFTV

A condominium owner named Judy Young was ordered to pay thousands of dollars in repairs to her unit, even though the condo association acknowledged the damage wasn't her fault.
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11/28/2018 LEW SICHELMAN: Sometimes HOA rules are too harsh - Sarasota Herald Tribune

The number of homes being built in communities operated by a homeowners’ association (HOA) is rising. But not all the folks who purchase those homes realize what they are getting themselves into.
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11/27/2018 What does $155,000 buy in a Tampa Bay house these days? - Tampa Bay Times

SaVannah Wright, , a former college cheerleader who now designs cheerleading uniforms, had been a reluctant renter for the past few years. She wanted to buy a house but didn't think she could afford one — until she spoke with a loan broker.
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11/26/2018 Auteur developer believes new Sarasota condo project will be a work of art - Business Observer

Ascentia Development Group’s latest luxury condominium tower — planned for downtown Sarasota in the wake of successful projects on Longboat Key and Tampa — comes long into the economic growth cycle and amid heightened multifamily competition.
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11/21/2018 Developer — comparing St. Pete to Austin — plans luxury condos - Business Observer

A new luxury condo project is coming to downtown St. Petersburg: The Blue Lotus.
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11/20/2018 Car slams into Clearwater condo building - Fox 13

Two people are being checked out at the hospital after a car plowed into a building in Clearwater.
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11/19/2018 Mold mess: 9 Investigates report could help woman missing part of brain find new place to live – WFTV

Attorneys for the condominium association that sent a demand letter to a 72-year-old resident who is missing part of her brain now say they will step in and make repairs related to a leak from the condo that sits above her.
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11/16/2018 Condo resident alleges Otis Elevator's negligence caused injuries - Florida Record

A Dunedin condo resident is suing Otis Elevator and the condo association, alleging negligence caused an elevator to fall at an excessive speed.
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11/16/2018 Riverwalk Place nixes office space for additional condos - Business Observer

The developers behind the planned Riverwalk Place have decided to abandon plans for some 200,000 square feet of office space in the 53-story tower and add additional condominium residences instead.
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11/12/2018 Condo-Mania in Downtown Tampa - GlobeSt.com

Condo conversions, new developments and even builders changing long-standing major project plans to increase residential and reduce retail and offices are indications of the growing demand in the downtown area.
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11/9/2018 Developers of 53-story mixed-use Riverwalk Place scratch office space, will devote entire tower to condos and retail (Video) - Tampa Bay Business Journal

There is so much demand for condominiums in Riverwalk Place that its developers say they are scratching long-standing plans to combine office and residential space in one tower and will build only condos above retail and restaurant space.
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11/9/2018 $85 million condo project planned next to Hyatt - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

A developer has filed plans to build an $85 million mixed-use project just east of the Hyatt Regency hotel that will contain 57 units, a restaurant and other retail space.
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