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

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

Wed, Jan 23, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI Webinar: Keeping Meetings on Track: 7 Simple Strategies for Community Managers

Wed, Jan 23, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 23-01-2019 14:00 23-01-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI Webinar: Keeping Meetings on Track: 7 Simple Strategies for Community Managers Community association board meetings, committee meetings, and even annual general membership meetings can be successful by taking simple steps to eliminate chaos and confusion. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to keep everyone happy—including the community association member who seems to complain about everything—with seven easy strategies that eliminate tiresome misunderstandings that plague productivity. Register today for a crash course on how to avoid major mistakes that often cause meetings to go off the rails and into disorder. Members: USD $69.00 , Non-Members:USD $99.00. For information, visit www.caionline.org. MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Webinar: Keeping Meetings on Track: 7 Simple Strategies for Community Managers

Community association board meetings, committee meetings, and even annual general membership meetings can be successful by taking simple steps to eliminate chaos and confusion. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to keep everyone happy—including the community association member who seems to complain about everything—with seven easy strategies that eliminate tiresome misunderstandings that plague productivity. Register today for a crash course on how to avoid major mistakes that often cause meetings to go off the rails and into disorder. Members: USD $69.00 , Non-Members:USD $99.00. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

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.

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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.

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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

Wed, Feb 20, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI Webinar: Residential Security in Today’s World: Protecting Residents & Associations

Wed, Feb 20, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 20-02-2019 14:00 20-02-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI Webinar: Residential Security in Today’s World: Protecting Residents & Associations The safety and security of community association residents and their guests is a common issue for residential communities, but new concerns like increased drug use and abuse, potential active shooter situations, and police and security violence require a new level of education and preparedness. In this webinar, you’ll learn about emerging and essential issues facing community associations and community association managers when it comes to safety and security. Register today to get tools and strategies to limit and mitigate risk within your community, including how to use technology, training, and policies to improve overall resident satisfaction. For information, visit www.caionline.org. MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Webinar: Residential Security in Today’s World: Protecting Residents & Associations

The safety and security of community association residents and their guests is a common issue for residential communities, but new concerns like increased drug use and abuse, potential active shooter situations, and police and security violence require a new level of education and preparedness. In this webinar, you’ll learn about emerging and essential issues facing community associations and community association managers when it comes to safety and security. Register today to get tools and strategies to limit and mitigate risk within your community, including how to use technology, training, and policies to improve overall resident satisfaction. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

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.

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News

1/22/2019 Opinion: Hooper: Fifty stories seems a bit too much for downtown St. Pete

Call me crazy, but I rather enjoy the scenic green space in the 400 block of Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg.
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1/18/2019 The 25 most expensive homes sold around Tampa Bay in 2018 - Tampa Bay Times

Ever wonder who buys those multi-million dollar mansions we spotlight each month when new sales figures are released?
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1/17/2019 New foreclosure filings in Tampa Bay plunge 90 percent - Tampa Bay Times

Foreclosure filings in the Tampa Bay area have plunged 90 percent since 2009-10 when one in every 20 homeowners was in default on mortgage payments.
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1/17/2019 Action 9 investigates new credit score hurdle for some home buyers, renters - WFTV

Action 9 investigates how credit scores are now used by a condominium board to make renting or even buying a unit almost impossible.
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1/14/2019 Board Members, Property Managers: Be Aware of New Community Association Guidelines - Law

Board members and property managers of condominium communities need to be aware that the state of Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation issued revisions to rules pertaining to violations and penalties, 61B-21, Condominium Resolution Guidelines for Unit Owner Controlled Associations, which went into effect Dec. 5, 2018.
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1/14/2019 Whose beach is it? Condo owners, The Ritz stake their claims, shoo public away - Naples Daily News

Winter visitors are flocking to warm Gulf waters, quickly filling Vanderbilt Beach with towels and umbrellas.
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1/11/2019 Financing in place, $350 million tower project enters new phase - Business Observer

Developers of the $350 million Riverwalk Place condo tower in downtown Tampa have secured $24.5 million in construction financing from Mosaic Real Estate Credit LLC.
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1/10/2019 Beach Bistro restaurant to open Sarasota location at BLVD condo tower - Sarasota Herald Tribune

After more than three decades of success on Anna Maria Island, Beach Bistro will be opening a location in downtown Sarasota.
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1/8/2019 Running car fills condo with exhaust, killing Tampa man - Fox 13

A Tampa family left their car running overnight and, by Monday morning, carbon monoxide had filled their condominium on Davis Islands -- killing a husband and leaving his wife in critical condition.
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1/7/2019 Woman killed in Kissimmee apartment shooting, police say - Orlando Sentinel

A 21-year-old woman was shot to death Sunday afternoon at an apartment complex in Kissimmee, according to the police department.
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1/4/2019 Condo community sells for $10M, will become student housing - Business Observer

Park Place, a 92-unit condo community located at 3400 Fletcher Ave., directly across from the University of South Florida’s Tampa campus, has been sold for $10 million to a developer who plans to turn it into student housing.
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1/4/2019 Couple petitioning to keep pride flag hung after condo HOA votes to prohibit all flags - WFLA

A gay couple fighting to keep their pride flag up in their condo community plan to take their battle to court.
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1/2/2019 South Pasadena condo unit owner alleges co-owner breached contract - Florida Record

A South Pasadena condo unit owner is suing a co-owner, alleging breach of the settlement agreement.
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12/21/2018 Max Daytona luxury condos construction to begin in 2019 - Daytona Beach News-Journal

Construction is now expected to begin early next year on Max Daytona, the planned 12-story, 72-unit luxury condo tower from Toronto-based developer Bayshore Capital, a company official confirmed Thursday.
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12/21/2018 They listened to a Tampa radio show called It’s God's Money — then lost all of theirs - Tampa Bay Times

In the early 2000s, many listeners throughout the Tampa Bay area tuned in Saturday mornings to a Christian radio station and the program It's God's Money.
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12/20/2018 Kolter moves forward with 21-story Bayshore condo tower (New rendering) - Tampa Bay Business Journal

The 21-story condo tower a South Florida developer proposed on Bayshore Boulevard is moving forward as Hyde Park House.
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12/17/2018 St. Pete panel deals potentially fatal blow to controverisal Bezu condo tower - Tampa Bay Times

Developers of a controversial condo tower proposed for downtown St. Petersburg hit a major roadblock Thursday when a key city panel failed to approve the project.
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12/14/2018 For five months in 2016, then-Congressman Ron DeSantis crashed at a beachside condo owned by two federal government contractors who had given his campaigns tens of thousands of dollars. - Tampa Bay Times

For five months in 2016, then-Congressman Ron DeSantis crashed at a beachside condo owned by two federal government contractors who had given his campaigns tens of thousands of dollars.
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12/12/2018 Investors are flipping units at Kolter’s sold-out condo in downtown St. Petersburg - The Real Deal

Some pre-construction buyers are flipping units at a sold-out, 41-story condominium in downtown St. Petersburg.
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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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