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

Participation by Proxy

Handling Proxy Voting in Your Building or HOA

If you live in a condominium, cooperative or HOA, you’re effectively acting as part of a participatory democracy run by …

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

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

Fri, Apr 12 – Sat, Apr 13

25th Annual CAI Golf Tournament

Fri, Apr 12 – Sat, Apr 13 add to calendar 12-04-2019 00:00 13-04-2019 00:00 America/New_York 25th Annual CAI Golf Tournament $175.00 per Player. Price Includes: Green Fees, Cart Fees, Range Balls, Continental Breakfast, Team & Player Photographs, All Contests, Beverages on Course, Buffet Lunch and Awards Reception. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com. Bayou Club and Bardmoor Golf Club, 8000 Bardmoor Blvd. Seminole, Florida 33777 MM/DD/YYYY

25th Annual CAI Golf Tournament

$175.00 per Player. Price Includes: Green Fees, Cart Fees, Range Balls, Continental Breakfast, Team & Player Photographs, All Contests, Beverages on Course, Buffet Lunch and Awards Reception. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com.

Bayou Club and Bardmoor Golf Club, 8000 Bardmoor Blvd. Seminole, Florida 33777 map

Thu, Apr 25, 5:30pm – 8:30pm

CAI-West Florida: 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament

Thu, Apr 25, 5:30pm – 8:30pm add to calendar 25-04-2019 17:30 25-04-2019 20:30 America/New_York CAI-West Florida: 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament Cost per team: $75. Includes: donation to Satchel's; food and first drink; tournament entry fee; represent your business. Open to all CAI members. For information, visit www.caiwestflorida.org. Big Top Brewing Company, 6111 Porter Way, Sarasota, FL 34232, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-West Florida: 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament

Cost per team: $75. Includes: donation to Satchel's; food and first drink; tournament entry fee; represent your business. Open to all CAI members. For information, visit www.caiwestflorida.org.

Big Top Brewing Company, 6111 Porter Way, Sarasota, FL 34232, USA map

Fri, Apr 26, 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Becker: Fair Housing Act: Association Compliance with the FHA – Part 1

Fri, Apr 26, 12:00pm – 2:00pm add to calendar 26-04-2019 12:00 26-04-2019 14:00 America/New_York Becker: Fair Housing Act: Association Compliance with the FHA – Part 1 Participants will learn important information on the Fair Housing Act (FHA) regarding the use of criminal background checks to prevent sale of lease of residential property and the liability for retaliation & hostile environment harassment. For information, visit www.floridacondohoalawblog.com. 1511 N Westshore Blvd., Suite 1000, Tampa, FL 33607 MM/DD/YYYY

Becker: Fair Housing Act: Association Compliance with the FHA – Part 1

Participants will learn important information on the Fair Housing Act (FHA) regarding the use of criminal background checks to prevent sale of lease of residential property and the liability for retaliation & hostile environment harassment. For information, visit www.floridacondohoalawblog.com.

1511 N Westshore Blvd., Suite 1000, Tampa, FL 33607 map

Fri, May 3, 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Becker: Dealing With Difficult People

Fri, May 3, 12:00pm – 2:00pm add to calendar 03-05-2019 12:00 03-05-2019 14:00 America/New_York Becker: Dealing With Difficult People In this course, managers will learn: how to tailor problem-solving skills to different personalities and approaches to life; constructive approaches to handling telephone conversations and in-person confrontations; the dynamics of interactions having the potential to become adversarial and learn skills necessary to affect behavior and resolve issues in a way that creates satisfaction in the consumer; specific tips for working with all kinds of challenging people and ways to bring out the best in themselves and others. For information, visit www.floridacondohoalawblog.com. 1211 1st Avenue North, Suite 201, St. Petersburg, FL MM/DD/YYYY

Becker: Dealing With Difficult People

In this course, managers will learn: how to tailor problem-solving skills to different personalities and approaches to life; constructive approaches to handling telephone conversations and in-person confrontations; the dynamics of interactions having the potential to become adversarial and learn skills necessary to affect behavior and resolve issues in a way that creates satisfaction in the consumer; specific tips for working with all kinds of challenging people and ways to bring out the best in themselves and others. For information, visit www.floridacondohoalawblog.com.

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

Tue, May 7, 9:30am – 12:30pm

Becker: HOA/CONDO/CO-OP Board Member Certification – “Everything you Wanted to Know About Being a Board Member…But were Afraid to Ask!”

Tue, May 7, 9:30am – 12:30pm add to calendar 07-05-2019 09:30 07-05-2019 12:30 America/New_York Becker: HOA/CONDO/CO-OP Board Member Certification – “Everything you Wanted to Know About Being a Board Member…But were Afraid to Ask!” If you are planning to serve on your association board, you probably know that you will need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements within 90 days of being elected. Our Board Member course is tailored specifically to certify hoa, condo and co-op 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, visit www.floridacondohoalawblog.com. 1 East Broward Blvd., Suite 1800, Fort Lauderdale, FL MM/DD/YYYY

Becker: HOA/CONDO/CO-OP Board Member Certification – “Everything you Wanted to Know About Being a Board Member…But were Afraid to Ask!”

If you are planning to serve on your association board, you probably know that you will need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements within 90 days of being elected. Our Board Member course is tailored specifically to certify hoa, condo and co-op 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, visit www.floridacondohoalawblog.com.

1 East Broward Blvd., Suite 1800, Fort Lauderdale, FL map

Thu, May 9, 8:00am – 10:00am

CAI-Suncoast: Pinellas County Breakfast Program

Thu, May 9, 8:00am – 10:00am add to calendar 09-05-2019 08:00 09-05-2019 10:00 America/New_York CAI-Suncoast: Pinellas County Breakfast Program 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

For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com.

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

Wed, May 15 – Sun, May 19

CAI Annual Conference - Orlando, Florida

Wed, May 15 – Sun, May 19 add to calendar 15-05-2019 00:00 19-05-2019 00:00 America/New_York CAI Annual Conference - Orlando, Florida The CAI Annual Conference and Exposition provides education sessions on operations, leadership, innovative business practices and new products and technologies. Industry professionals and homeowner volunteer leaders from around the world come together to discuss critical issues, network and learn about the latest community association trends. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com. Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Annual Conference - Orlando, Florida

The CAI Annual Conference and Exposition provides education sessions on operations, leadership, innovative business practices and new products and technologies. Industry professionals and homeowner volunteer leaders from around the world come together to discuss critical issues, network and learn about the latest community association trends. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com.

Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA map

Thu, Jun 6, 8:00am – 10:00am

CAI-Suncoast: 2019 Legislative Update

Thu, Jun 6, 8:00am – 10:00am add to calendar 06-06-2019 08:00 06-06-2019 10:00 America/New_York CAI-Suncoast: 2019 Legislative Update $20.00 each CAI Member-$30.00 each non-member/late registration. Chapter Sponsors - Breakfast Only (Diamond 2/Platinum 2/Gold 2 person FREE per breakfast). For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com. St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Suncoast: 2019 Legislative Update

$20.00 each CAI Member-$30.00 each non-member/late registration. Chapter Sponsors - Breakfast Only (Diamond 2/Platinum 2/Gold 2 person FREE per breakfast). For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com.

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

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3/8/2019 Collier County Sheriff's report sheds light on fatal fall that led to OSHA citation - Naples Daily News

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2/25/2019 Could the battle over the controversial Bezu condo tower in downtown St. Pete finally be nearing an end? - Tampa Bay Times

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