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Wed, Dec 5, 7:30am – 11:15am

CAI-West Florida: Chapter Breakfast

Wed, Dec 5, 7:30am – 11:15am add to calendar 05-12-2018 07:30 05-12-2018 11:15 America/New_York CAI-West Florida: Chapter Breakfast Chapter Volunteer Appreciation; CEU Class: "Association Bank Loans: What CAMs Need to Know," Presented by: Janet Romano, Centennial Bank (2 hour CEU; 2 hours IFM or 2 hours ELE; Course #9629033). Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, 7650 Legacy Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-West Florida: Chapter Breakfast

Chapter Volunteer Appreciation; CEU Class: "Association Bank Loans: What CAMs Need to Know," Presented by: Janet Romano, Centennial Bank (2 hour CEU; 2 hours IFM or 2 hours ELE; Course #9629033).

Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, 7650 Legacy Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202, USA map

Wed, Dec 5, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI Webinar: Wired: Cybersecurity for Community Associations

Wed, Dec 5, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 05-12-2018 14:00 05-12-2018 15:00 America/New_York CAI Webinar: Wired: Cybersecurity for Community Associations More than half (56 percent) of community associations have policies and procedures in place to collect, store, and protect homeowners’ personal data. Are you protecting your community’s information properly? Join a live discussion about data findings from the Foundation for Community Association Research’s (FCAR) Wired: 2018 Survey of Cybersecurity in Community Associations to find out what communities are doing nationwide to combat cybersecurity risk. Get insights on Technology has invaded virtually every aspect of our lives and is here to stay. Most of us are dependent on technology. Just ask someone to give up their cell phone for a day. The FCAR Think Tank decided that our industry needed to get a jumpstart on technology and its unintended consequences for community associations. "Wired" is the initial results of our study. MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Webinar: Wired: Cybersecurity for Community Associations

More than half (56 percent) of community associations have policies and procedures in place to collect, store, and protect homeowners’ personal data. Are you protecting your community’s information properly? Join a live discussion about data findings from the Foundation for Community Association Research’s (FCAR) Wired: 2018 Survey of Cybersecurity in Community Associations to find out what communities are doing nationwide to combat cybersecurity risk. Get insights on Technology has invaded virtually every aspect of our lives and is here to stay. Most of us are dependent on technology. Just ask someone to give up their cell phone for a day. The FCAR Think Tank decided that our industry needed to get a jumpstart on technology and its unintended consequences for community associations. "Wired" is the initial results of our study.

Thu, Dec 6, 4:00pm – 7:00pm

CAI-Suncoast: Holiday Social & Gift Card Raffle Blitz

Thu, Dec 6, 4:00pm – 7:00pm add to calendar 06-12-2018 16:00 06-12-2018 19:00 America/New_York CAI-Suncoast: Holiday Social & Gift Card Raffle Blitz 100% of the net proceeds of this event will benefit the local Habitat for Humanity. All attendees will receive complimentary admission and hors d’oeuvres (cash bar). For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com. St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Suncoast: Holiday Social & Gift Card Raffle Blitz

100% of the net proceeds of this event will benefit the local Habitat for Humanity. All attendees will receive complimentary admission and hors d’oeuvres (cash bar). For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com.

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

Thu, Dec 6, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

FirstService Residential: Mix & Mingle

Thu, Dec 6, 6:00pm – 7:00pm add to calendar 06-12-2018 18:00 06-12-2018 19:00 America/New_York FirstService Residential: Mix & Mingle FirstService Residential, North America’s premier property management company, invites you to mix and mingle with the best in the business. Bring your most pressing property management questions and we’ll bring experts with the experience and know-how to answer them. From community association managers and insurance professionals to association attorneys – benefit from the collective wisdom of industry experts that know the ins and outs of running the most successful community associations. For information, visit www.fsresidential.com/florida. Downtown Social House, 1406 Hendry St, Fort Myers, FL 33901, USA MM/DD/YYYY

FirstService Residential: Mix & Mingle

FirstService Residential, North America’s premier property management company, invites you to mix and mingle with the best in the business. Bring your most pressing property management questions and we’ll bring experts with the experience and know-how to answer them. From community association managers and insurance professionals to association attorneys – benefit from the collective wisdom of industry experts that know the ins and outs of running the most successful community associations. For information, visit www.fsresidential.com/florida.

Downtown Social House, 1406 Hendry St, Fort Myers, FL 33901, USA map

Thu, Dec 6, 6:00pm – 10:00pm

CAI-Southeast Florida: Casino Night & Holiday Gala

Thu, Dec 6, 6:00pm – 10:00pm add to calendar 06-12-2018 18:00 06-12-2018 22:00 America/New_York CAI-Southeast Florida: Casino Night & Holiday Gala Join us for a celebration of a successful 2018! CAM Members: $50 All Other Members: $75 Non-Members: $90 Includes: Two (2) Drink Tickets Buffet Dinner Gaming Chips There will be a cash bar after using your drink ticket. Games to include: blackjack, poker, roulette and craps. Games subject to change without notice. For information, visit www.cai-seflorida.org. Antique Car Museum, 1527 SW 1st. Ave.(Packard Ave.), Fort Lauderdale, FL MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Southeast Florida: Casino Night & Holiday Gala

Join us for a celebration of a successful 2018! CAM Members: $50 All Other Members: $75 Non-Members: $90 Includes: Two (2) Drink Tickets Buffet Dinner Gaming Chips There will be a cash bar after using your drink ticket. Games to include: blackjack, poker, roulette and craps. Games subject to change without notice. For information, visit www.cai-seflorida.org.

Antique Car Museum, 1527 SW 1st. Ave.(Packard Ave.), Fort Lauderdale, FL map

Fri, Dec 7, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

CAI-West Florida: Chapter Holiday Social

Fri, Dec 7, 5:30pm – 7:30pm add to calendar 07-12-2018 17:30 07-12-2018 19:30 America/New_York CAI-West Florida: Chapter Holiday Social Join us for an intimate night at Big Cat Habitat. Bring your colleagues, family and friends! Cost: $25 per person, children under 12 = $12.50. For information, www.caiwestflorida.org. 7101 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-West Florida: Chapter Holiday Social

Join us for an intimate night at Big Cat Habitat. Bring your colleagues, family and friends! Cost: $25 per person, children under 12 = $12.50. For information, www.caiwestflorida.org.

7101 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240, USA map

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

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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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11/5/2018 Housing market continues to rise - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Sarasota-Manatee sales prices exceed state medians
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11/5/2018 See the progress Tampa Bay's biggest construction projects made in October (Photos) - Tampa Bay Business Journal

The construction projects transforming the Tampa Bay area changed significantly in October.
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10/31/2018 Landlords sue over rental ban - West Volusia Beacon

The spat over whether to ban rental houses in a DeLand neighborhood would be just another HOA dispute, except for one thing: All four of the rentals in Sugarberry Glen were occupied by black people.
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10/31/2018 Pinellas County homeowner fighting association to continue flying rainbow flag - WFTS

A homeowner says he’s not backing down after his condo association put new rules in place that don’t allow his gay pride flag to fly.
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10/26/2018 Orlando high-rise residents are fearful that drones are peeping through their windows - Fox 35

People are concerned that drones are being used to peep into Orlando high rises.
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10/25/2018 Signature achievement: Condo owners celebrate building's rebirth - Business Observer

When more than 200 residents of Signature Place, a 36-story condo tower in downtown St. Petersburg, gathered in May to celebrate the completion of major capital improvements to the building, many of them also felt vindicated.
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10/23/2018 Inside a Trump Project that Failed. Spoiler: The Trumps Still Won. - Pro Publica

In November 2007, The Wall Street Journal infuriated Donald Trump with an article that dissected his recent real estate setbacks. Headlined “Stalled Condo Projects Tarnish Trump’s Name,” the report raised doubt about what the mogul treasured — and banked on — most in business: the value of his personal brand.
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10/19/2018 Is Tampa Bay finally seeing signs of a buyer’s market? Soaring September sales hint at it - Tampa Bay Times

Bucking a national trend, sales of single-family homes soared by double digits in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Hernando counties in September.
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10/15/2018 A fractured condo in downtown Tampa's Channel district will convert its apartments to for-sale units - Tampa Bay Business Journal

In 2008, The Place at Channelside was a building that epitomized the epic crash of Florida's real estate market. The developer of the would-be condominiums sought bankruptcy protection, and more than 170 units were sold at a court-ordered auction.
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10/15/2018 Woman Is Fired After Video Shows Her Blocking a Black Man From His Condo - NY Times

A black man arrived at the entrance to the building where he lives in St. Louis late Friday night only to find himself blocked by a white neighbor who demanded he proved he lived there.
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10/10/2018 Michael's winds blows out condo doors and shatters glass - 11alive.com

These condo doors were blown open by Hurricane Michael's ferocious winds causing shattered glass shards to fly through the air in Panama City Beach, Florida.
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10/8/2018 Focus changes, work begins on Allegiant’s Sunseeker Resort - Sarasota Herald Tribune

Work on site preparation and infrastructure has started on a character-changing Southwest Florida development on Charlotte Harbor, but the focus has changed, as Allegiant Travel Company will concentrate on developing its 25-acre Sunseeker property — spanning both sides of U.S. 41 in Port Charlotte — as a resort hotel, placing potential condominium sales on the back burner.
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10/5/2018 Another condo building deemed unsafe due to cracks - fox35orlando.com

Residents from 12 different units at a Kissimmee condominium complex are sleeping someplace else, after they were forced to evacuate, due to cracks in the buildings.
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