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Thu, Jun 20, 5:30pm – 8:45pm

CAI Night at McCurdy's Comedy Theater

Thu, Jun 20, 5:30pm – 8:45pm add to calendar 20-06-2019 17:30 20-06-2019 20:45 America/New_York CAI Night at McCurdy's Comedy Theater Comedian: Lynne Koplitz. Ticket cost: $15 per person; includes cocktail party and show. No drink tickets--cash bar only. Everyone must be 18 years or older with valid ID to attend. For information, call 941-927-1910, or visit https://www.caiwestflorida.org. McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Night at McCurdy's Comedy Theater

Comedian: Lynne Koplitz. Ticket cost: $15 per person; includes cocktail party and show. No drink tickets--cash bar only. Everyone must be 18 years or older with valid ID to attend. For information, call 941-927-1910, or visit https://www.caiwestflorida.org.

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA map

Wed, Jun 26, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI Webinar: #UnitOwnersToo Can Create Hostile Work Environments for Employees

Wed, Jun 26, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 26-06-2019 14:00 26-06-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI Webinar: #UnitOwnersToo Can Create Hostile Work Environments for Employees Community association managers can take preventative measures to avoid the increasing employer liability associated with the "Me Too" movement. The webinar will explain how the members of community associations can create hostile work environment liability for the association, and how boards can reduce this liability. For information, visit <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.caionline.org&sa=D&ust=1559659131673000&usg=AOvVaw2qdXhUaPukP09aKYK5hbw5" target="_blank">www.caionline.org</a>. MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Webinar: #UnitOwnersToo Can Create Hostile Work Environments for Employees

Community association managers can take preventative measures to avoid the increasing employer liability associated with the "Me Too" movement. The webinar will explain how the members of community associations can create hostile work environment liability for the association, and how boards can reduce this liability. For information, visit <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.caionline.org&sa=D&ust=1559659131673000&usg=AOvVaw2qdXhUaPukP09aKYK5hbw5"; target="_blank">www.caionline.org</a>;.

Thu, Jun 27, 11:30am – 1:30pm

CAI West Florida: Lunch Cruise for Managers Only

Thu, Jun 27, 11:30am – 1:30pm add to calendar 27-06-2019 11:30 27-06-2019 13:30 America/New_York CAI West Florida: Lunch Cruise for Managers Only Join us for a relaxing narrated sightseeing lunch tour cruise through the inter-coastal waters and the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy delicious dining, outstanding views, and exceptional service. The Marina Jack II is docked behind the Marina Jack restaurant, located on the Downtown Sarasota Bay front. We well have exclusive use of the ship's upper deck. This is a free event for CAI member - and non-member - managers only. You must RSVP by June 20. For information, call 941-927-1910 or visit 2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI West Florida: Lunch Cruise for Managers Only

Join us for a relaxing narrated sightseeing lunch tour cruise through the inter-coastal waters and the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy delicious dining, outstanding views, and exceptional service. The Marina Jack II is docked behind the Marina Jack restaurant, located on the Downtown Sarasota Bay front. We well have exclusive use of the ship's upper deck. This is a free event for CAI member - and non-member - managers only. You must RSVP by June 20. For information, call 941-927-1910 or visit

2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA map

Thu, Jun 27, 3:30pm – 4:30pm

CAI-West Florida: Member Benefits Orientation

Thu, Jun 27, 3:30pm – 4:30pm add to calendar 27-06-2019 15:30 27-06-2019 16:30 America/New_York CAI-West Florida: Member Benefits Orientation Join us for a casual and informative presentation to learn the benefits of membership. Ideal for new or prospective members! For information, visit www.caiwestflorida.org. CAI West Florida, Chapter Office Conference, Room 551, N. Cattlemen Rd., Suite 102; Sarasota, FL MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-West Florida: Member Benefits Orientation

Join us for a casual and informative presentation to learn the benefits of membership. Ideal for new or prospective members! For information, visit www.caiwestflorida.org.

CAI West Florida, Chapter Office Conference, Room 551, N. Cattlemen Rd., Suite 102; Sarasota, FL map

Wed, Jul 10, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI Webinar: Finding Happiness: The Key to Fuel Success and Performance at Work

Wed, Jul 10, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 10-07-2019 14:00 10-07-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI Webinar: Finding Happiness: The Key to Fuel Success and Performance at Work Does success make you happy or does happiness makes you successful? For many of us, we always believed that if we had money, a great job, a nice car, then happiness would follow. But, recent discoveries have shown that this is incorrect, particularly at work Happiness does fuel success and improves performance at work. Studies show that if we are positive, our brains become more engaged, creative, motivated, energetic, resilient, and productive on the job. At a time when our society faces unusual polarization and conflict, happiness offers leaders the means to meet those challenges with clarity, openness, and compassion. For information, visit <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.caionline.org&sa=D&ust=1560180240278000&usg=AOvVaw2u4La7n-6gCXiV2WjeeCsJ" target="_blank">www.caionline.org</a>. MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Webinar: Finding Happiness: The Key to Fuel Success and Performance at Work

Does success make you happy or does happiness makes you successful? For many of us, we always believed that if we had money, a great job, a nice car, then happiness would follow. But, recent discoveries have shown that this is incorrect, particularly at work Happiness does fuel success and improves performance at work. Studies show that if we are positive, our brains become more engaged, creative, motivated, energetic, resilient, and productive on the job. At a time when our society faces unusual polarization and conflict, happiness offers leaders the means to meet those challenges with clarity, openness, and compassion. For information, visit <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.caionline.org&sa=D&ust=1560180240278000&usg=AOvVaw2u4La7n-6gCXiV2WjeeCsJ"; target="_blank">www.caionline.org</a>;.

Thu, Jul 11, 2:00pm – 6:00pm

CAI-Suncoast: Mini Trade Show and Manager/Homeowner Social

Thu, Jul 11, 2:00pm – 6:00pm add to calendar 11-07-2019 14:00 11-07-2019 18:00 America/New_York CAI-Suncoast: Mini Trade Show and Manager/Homeowner Social Homeowner Registration, 2pm - 4pm, Course: Condominium, Cooperative and HOA Board Certification; Manager Registration, 2pm - 4pm, Course: Keeping A Healthy Building; Mini-Trade Show, 4 pm-6pm. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com. St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard North, St Petersburg, FL 33716, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Suncoast: Mini Trade Show and Manager/Homeowner Social

Homeowner Registration, 2pm - 4pm, Course: Condominium, Cooperative and HOA Board Certification; Manager Registration, 2pm - 4pm, Course: Keeping A Healthy Building; Mini-Trade Show, 4 pm-6pm. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com.

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

Thu, Jul 11, 4:00pm – 7:00pm

CAI Central Florida: Meet the Mangers 2019

Thu, Jul 11, 4:00pm – 7:00pm add to calendar 11-07-2019 16:00 11-07-2019 19:00 America/New_York CAI Central Florida: Meet the Mangers 2019 Join us for this Members-Only Event. Seating is limited to 50 business partners (with only two representatives per business). One of the greatest benefits of belonging to the Central Florida Chapter of CAI is our talented business partners and access to its many managers. As CAI Members, the business partners understand the challenges that managers face in meeting with their boards. For a business partner, a successful partnership with a manager or management company can grow their business exponentially. Management Companies are FREE and may bring two representative; Business Partners are $275 and may bring two representatives. For information, visit www.caicf.org. Dubsdread Country Club, 549 W. Par Street, Orlando, FL 32804 MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Central Florida: Meet the Mangers 2019

Join us for this Members-Only Event. Seating is limited to 50 business partners (with only two representatives per business). One of the greatest benefits of belonging to the Central Florida Chapter of CAI is our talented business partners and access to its many managers. As CAI Members, the business partners understand the challenges that managers face in meeting with their boards. For a business partner, a successful partnership with a manager or management company can grow their business exponentially. Management Companies are FREE and may bring two representative; Business Partners are $275 and may bring two representatives. For information, visit www.caicf.org.

Dubsdread Country Club, 549 W. Par Street, Orlando, FL 32804 map

Fri, Jul 12, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Becker: Condo Construction Defects 101

Fri, Jul 12, 12:00pm – 1:00pm add to calendar 12-07-2019 12:00 12-07-2019 13:00 America/New_York Becker: Condo Construction Defects 101 This course is designed to teach board members and community association managers how to identify construction defects on the property, condo projects and how you can help navigate a construction project.For information, visit https://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com/classes. 1211 1st Avenue North, Suite 201, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 MM/DD/YYYY

Becker: Condo Construction Defects 101

This course is designed to teach board members and community association managers how to identify construction defects on the property, condo projects and how you can help navigate a construction project.For information, visit https://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com/classes.

1211 1st Avenue North, Suite 201, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 map

Fri, Jul 19, 9:00am – 5:00pm

CAI: M-201: Facilities Management

Fri, Jul 19, 9:00am – 5:00pm add to calendar 19-07-2019 09:00 19-07-2019 17:00 America/New_York CAI: M-201: Facilities Management This course provides a hands-on approach to help you analyze, evaluate, communicate and plan for property maintenance. Your community will benefit from your increased understanding of the various types of maintenance—routine, preventive, emergency, corrective and scheduled. For information, visit www.caionline.org. St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: M-201: Facilities Management

This course provides a hands-on approach to help you analyze, evaluate, communicate and plan for property maintenance. Your community will benefit from your increased understanding of the various types of maintenance—routine, preventive, emergency, corrective and scheduled. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

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

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.

Location TBA 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

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 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 https://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com/classes.

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

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6/12/2019 Two teens arrested in painting of swastika at Bayshore condo, also suspected in Virage damage - Tampa Bay Times

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A more than 7-foot alligator was caught creeping around an East Naples condo.
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A Largo man is in jail Friday, accused of going on a months-long stealing spree all over Pinellas County.
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6/10/2019 Developers unveil plans for another luxury condo tower - Business Observer

Sarasota-based Ascentia Development Group and its partner, Atlanta’s Batson-Cook Development Co., have released plans for a new 34-story luxury condo tower in downtown Tampa.
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6/6/2019 34-story luxury condo tower proposed in downtown Tampa (Renderings) - Tampa Bay Journal

The developers of a new condo tower on Bayshore Boulevard plan to pursue a similar project in downtown Tampa.
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6/5/2019 Hockey legend Steve Yzerman's Tampa condo listed for sale - Tampa Bay Business Journal

Former Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman is selling off his Bayshore Boulevard condo.
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6/3/2019 Alligator invader breaks into Clearwater home by shattering low window, police say - Fox 13

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6/3/2019 Downtown St. Petersburg condo sells for $6.849 million, second-highest sale for a Tampa Bay condo - Tampa Bay Times

A penthouse in the Ovation condo tower in downtown St. Petersburg sold Friday for $6.849 million, making it the second-most expensive condo ever sold in the Tampa Bay area.
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5/24/2019 Basketball legend Dr. J is selling his stylish Orlando condo - Orlando Sentinel

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5/23/2019 Vote on Clearwater condo fought by neighbors pushed to June due to city clerical error - Tampa Bay Times

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5/20/2019 Neighbors protest height of Clearwater condo proposed by developers tied to Scientology - Tampa Bay Times

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5/20/2019 Column: Florida drags feet for decades on fire safety for condos - Sun-Sentinel

Man discovered fire hundreds of thousands of years ago. And for almost that long, or so it seems, politicians and taxpayers in Florida have been arguing about fire.
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Site work is underway after Seaward Development LLC broke ground on Epoch, an 18-story, 23-unit condominium tower in downtown Sarasota.
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The weather wasn't very clear Tuesday, but the views from the 24th floor of the still-under-construction Virage Bayshore condo tower were impressive
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