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Wed, Sep 11, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI Webinar: Save Yourself! Stress-Busting, Productivity-Boosting Time Management Tools

Wed, Sep 11, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 11-09-2019 14:00 11-09-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI Webinar: Save Yourself! Stress-Busting, Productivity-Boosting Time Management Tools We know you have so many different day-to-day tasks in a constantly changing and fast-paced environment. Not just anyone can do the jobs that you do! So how do you prioritize everything that seems like a priority? In this webinar, you’ll learn time management tools that will help you manage your employees, boards, and YOURSELF to increase productivity and reduce stress. You’ll walk away knowing how to differentiate between tasks that are achievable and those that are aren't. For information, visit www.caionline.org. MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Webinar: Save Yourself! Stress-Busting, Productivity-Boosting Time Management Tools

We know you have so many different day-to-day tasks in a constantly changing and fast-paced environment. Not just anyone can do the jobs that you do! So how do you prioritize everything that seems like a priority? In this webinar, you’ll learn time management tools that will help you manage your employees, boards, and YOURSELF to increase productivity and reduce stress. You’ll walk away knowing how to differentiate between tasks that are achievable and those that are aren't. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

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

Thu, Sep 19, 9:00am – 5:00pm

CAI: M-205 Risk Management

Thu, Sep 19, 9:00am – 5:00pm add to calendar 19-09-2019 09:00 20-09-2019 17:00 America/New_York CAI: M-205 Risk Management This course shows you how to prepare for your community’s future by identifying insurance risks and addressing critical issues. Learn how to optimize your community’s risk-management program and gain strategies and resources for evaluating property coverage, reporting losses and managing claims. For information, visit www.caionline.org. Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: M-205 Risk Management

This course shows you how to prepare for your community’s future by identifying insurance risks and addressing critical issues. Learn how to optimize your community’s risk-management program and gain strategies and resources for evaluating property coverage, reporting losses and managing claims. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236, 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, Oct 3, 8:30am – 10:30am

CAI-Suncoast: Pinellas County Breakfast Program

Thu, Oct 3, 8:30am – 10:30am add to calendar 03-10-2019 08:30 03-10-2019 10:30 America/New_York CAI-Suncoast: Pinellas County Breakfast Program For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com. St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard North, 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 Boulevard North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, USA map

Fri, Oct 18, 8:30am – 4:30pm

CAI-Central Florida: 9th Annual Golf Tournament

Fri, Oct 18, 8:30am – 4:30pm add to calendar 18-10-2019 08:30 18-10-2019 16:30 America/New_York CAI-Central Florida: 9th Annual Golf Tournament Join us for a unique and challenging golfing experience at the 9th Annual Golf Tournament at the Victoria Hills Golf Club in DeLand! The Ron Garl-designed golf course preserves the natural flow of the area’s rolling hills and foliage. This beautiful 18-hole, par 72 golf course is not your typical Florida course and is surrounded by hundreds of oak hammocks and Augusta pines, carved meticulously from a sandy terrain and buffered by pristine lakes and flowering greens. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Sunshine Foundation Dream Village. You could win a car in the Hole In One Contest, $5000 cash in the Putting Contest, or loads of raffle prizes! Become a sponsor of this awesome event or register to play! For information, visit www.caicf.org. Victoria Hills Golf Club, 300 Spalding Way, DeLand, FL 32724, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Central Florida: 9th Annual Golf Tournament

Join us for a unique and challenging golfing experience at the 9th Annual Golf Tournament at the Victoria Hills Golf Club in DeLand! The Ron Garl-designed golf course preserves the natural flow of the area’s rolling hills and foliage. This beautiful 18-hole, par 72 golf course is not your typical Florida course and is surrounded by hundreds of oak hammocks and Augusta pines, carved meticulously from a sandy terrain and buffered by pristine lakes and flowering greens. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Sunshine Foundation Dream Village. You could win a car in the Hole In One Contest, $5000 cash in the Putting Contest, or loads of raffle prizes! Become a sponsor of this awesome event or register to play! For information, visit www.caicf.org.

Victoria Hills Golf Club, 300 Spalding Way, DeLand, FL 32724, USA map

Thu, Oct 24, 8:30am – 2:30pm

CAI-Suncoast: Community Associations Day & Trade Show

Thu, Oct 24, 8:30am – 2:30pm add to calendar 24-10-2019 08:30 24-10-2019 14:30 America/New_York CAI-Suncoast: Community Associations Day & Trade Show No registration required*. Admission is FREE and open to the public! Seminars and exhibitors. For information, 772-345-0165, Ihagan@suncoastcai.com, www.suncoastcai.com. The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Suncoast: Community Associations Day & Trade Show

No registration required*. Admission is FREE and open to the public! Seminars and exhibitors. For information, 772-345-0165, Ihagan@suncoastcai.com, www.suncoastcai.com.

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

Thu, Oct 24, 5:00pm – 8:30pm

CAI-West Florida: Dogs on the Catwalk

Thu, Oct 24, 5:00pm – 8:30pm add to calendar 24-10-2019 17:00 24-10-2019 20:30 America/New_York CAI-West Florida: Dogs on the Catwalk Dog costume contest and silent auction. $25 to attend. Non-members must be attending as guests of CAI members and pay $25. Proceeds to benefit Satchel's Last Resort Rescue & Sanctuary. $10 fee to enter dog into the contest. RSVP required. For information, visit www.caiwestflorida.org. Big Top Brewing, 6111 Porter Way, Sarasota, FL MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-West Florida: Dogs on the Catwalk

Dog costume contest and silent auction. $25 to attend. Non-members must be attending as guests of CAI members and pay $25. Proceeds to benefit Satchel's Last Resort Rescue & Sanctuary. $10 fee to enter dog into the contest. RSVP required. For information, visit www.caiwestflorida.org.

Big Top Brewing, 6111 Porter Way, Sarasota, FL map

Thu, Nov 14, 8:30am – 10:00am

CAI-Suncoast: Pinellas County Breakfast Program

Thu, Nov 14, 8:30am – 10:00am add to calendar 14-11-2019 08:30 14-11-2019 10:00 America/New_York CAI-Suncoast: Pinellas County Breakfast Program Board Leadership Development Workshop & Board Certification Course for Condominiums, Cooperatives & Homeowners. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com. St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Suncoast: Pinellas County Breakfast Program

Board Leadership Development Workshop & Board Certification Course for Condominiums, Cooperatives & Homeowners. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com.

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

Sat, Nov 16, 8:30am – 1:00pm

CAI-Central Florida: Sunshine Foundation Dream Village Work Day

Sat, Nov 16, 8:30am – 1:00pm add to calendar 16-11-2019 08:30 16-11-2019 13:00 America/New_York CAI-Central Florida: Sunshine Foundation Dream Village Work Day 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. 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

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

Fri, Nov 22, 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Becker: Covering Your Assets: Avoiding Board Member Liability

Fri, Nov 22, 12:00pm – 2:00pm add to calendar 22-11-2019 12:00 22-11-2019 14:00 America/New_York Becker: Covering Your Assets: Avoiding Board Member Liability If you agreed to serve on your board, you will want to be sure you have the tools and information necessary to understand your responsibilities, discharge your duties in accordance with the applicable law and your governing documents, and avoid any potential liability associated with your new role. For information, visit www.katzmanchandler.com. Becker, 1511 North Westshore Blvd., Suite 230, Tampa, FL MM/DD/YYYY

Becker: Covering Your Assets: Avoiding Board Member Liability

If you agreed to serve on your board, you will want to be sure you have the tools and information necessary to understand your responsibilities, discharge your duties in accordance with the applicable law and your governing documents, and avoid any potential liability associated with your new role. For information, visit www.katzmanchandler.com.

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

Thu, Dec 5, 10:00am – 3:30pm

The Cooperator Western Florida

Thu, Dec 5, 10:00am – 3:30pm add to calendar 05-12-2019 10:00 05-12-2019 15:30 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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8/20/2019 Luxury condos, affordable apartments move forward after City Council votes - St . Pete Catalyst

The St. Petersburg City Council has given the go-ahead to two very different housing developments for the city.
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8/16/2019 EDITION Tampa, Water Street’s boutique hotel topped with luxury condos, breaks ground - Tampa Bay Business Journal

EDITION will be Tampa’s first hotel-branded condos.
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Southwest Florida cities from St. Petersburg to Naples were recently lauded as “great places to retire” in a recent listing.
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8/14/2019 Federal agency supports more condo mortgages - Associated Press

The Federal Housing Administration is changing regulations to make it easier for more first-time condo buyers to receive mortgages.
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8/13/2019 Beach Drive’s newest tower: A 12-story condo proposed for downtown St. Pete - Tampa Bay Times

Having moved one historic property, JMC Communities now plans to move another to make way for its newest condo project in downtown St. Petersburg.
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8/12/2019 Like that condo you see? Before buying, make sure the association also measures up. - Washington Post

Many condo buyers purchase a condominium based on the actual unit, but they often fail to consider the underlying association that binds them.
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8/12/2019 Houston condo owners sued their HOA board after foreclosures, a big assessment and other issues. But state law gives them few options. - Houston Chronicle

The letter literally took her breath away.
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8/12/2019 A Tampa Bay Area woman is now safe after dealing with a mold infested condo for several years. - abcactionnews.com

Polk County condo closed off for mold infestation, homeowners say more repairs are needed
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8/9/2019 Belleview Place, featuring a restoration of the former Belleview Biltmore Hotel, nears completion. - Business Observer

Belleview Place has begun to sell units in Magnolia, its fourth and final mid-rise condominium building, and topped off the third building, known as Sunset.
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8/6/2019 Deputies investigate car break-ins at Davenport condo complex - Fox 35 Orlando

Several cars were broken in to in Polk County Sunday night. The Polk County Sheriff's Office is trying to find who is responsible.
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8/5/2019 Ronto Group plans luxury condo tower in Tampa - Business Observer

The Ronto Group has unveiled plans to construct a 22-story luxury condominium tower in South Tampa, a break from its typical development locales along the Gulf Coast.
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8/1/2019 Taylor Morrison will offer 29 modern three-story condos in Sarasota's Phillippi Landings.- Business Observer

National homebuilder and developer Taylor Morrison announced it will bring new three-story condominiums to Phillippi Landings in south Sarasota.
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8/1/2019 Residents worry there may be more rats at Clearwater condominium complex - WFTS

Residents at a condo complex in Clearwater are concerned about rodents in their walls after several rats have been seen and captured.
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8/1/2019 Weathering the storm: a Top 10 list for condo and HOA boards - Miami Herald

Storm season is stressful for all Floridians, but for volunteer board members, the stakes are higher. These folks are expected to safeguard common areas, account for vulnerable residents and recover funds for all insured losses.
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7/31/2019 Assignee of Jacksonville condo group wins ruling against Lexington Insurance - Florida Record

An assignee for a Florida condo association has won an attempt to remand its case against an insurer to state court and to add the condo association as a defendant after the association was found to have cashed in more than $200,000 in insurance payments without the assignee's knowledge.
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7/30/2019 U.S. home prices climbed just 2.4% from a year ago - Associated Press

U.S home prices rose at a slower pace in May, a sign that many would-be buyers are finding properties unaffordable.
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7/30/2019 Tampa Bay condo owners say their association is a 'shill' for a billionaire real estate company - Tampa Bay Times

Condo owners in Lansbrook Village are suing their association, alleging it is a "shill'' for a billionaire real estate company that is trying to force them to sell so it can convert all 774 units to rentals.
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Residents say a kitchen fire sparked a blaze that seriously damaged an Altamonte Springs condo.
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Sales of Tampa Bay condos and townhomes dropped in June...
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When an elderly woman’s insurance company wouldn’t help her fix her home that a wild alligator damaged, a police officer in her city decided to come to the rescue.
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