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Thu, Sep 20, 11:30am – 1:00pm

IREM West Florida: Cyber Security

Thu, Sep 20, 11:30am – 1:00pm add to calendar 20-09-2018 11:30 20-09-2018 13:00 America/New_York IREM West Florida: Cyber Security Topics to be discussed: the impact of cybersecurity on the real estate industry; non-technical business persons guide of what your role is; the value of your data, including employees, residents, vendors, partners, etc.; who is responsible for your data; actionable steps you can take to place your business in the right governance framework to be prepared for the future. Tickets: $35 members. For information, visit www.iremchapter44.org. The Vinoy Renaissance, 501 5th Avenue NE, St. Petersburg, FL MM/DD/YYYY

IREM West Florida: Cyber Security

Topics to be discussed: the impact of cybersecurity on the real estate industry; non-technical business persons guide of what your role is; the value of your data, including employees, residents, vendors, partners, etc.; who is responsible for your data; actionable steps you can take to place your business in the right governance framework to be prepared for the future. Tickets: $35 members. For information, visit www.iremchapter44.org.

The Vinoy Renaissance, 501 5th Avenue NE, St. Petersburg, FL map

Thu, Sep 20, 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Becker: How to Properly Run an Election

Thu, Sep 20, 12:00pm – 2:00pm add to calendar 20-09-2018 12:00 20-09-2018 14:00 America/New_York Becker: How to Properly Run an Election Please join attorney, Harry W. Carls and learn how a homeowners and condo association election is carried out with an overview of the election and voting procedures, as well as Sunshine Law considerations. Provider #0000811, Provider #9627656, 2 HR / ELE. For information, contact Susan Willett, 407-875-0955, swillett@beckerlawyers.com. Becker Altamonte Springs Office, 150 N. Westmonte Drive, 2nd Floor, Altamonte Springs, FL MM/DD/YYYY

Becker: How to Properly Run an Election

Please join attorney, Harry W. Carls and learn how a homeowners and condo association election is carried out with an overview of the election and voting procedures, as well as Sunshine Law considerations. Provider #0000811, Provider #9627656, 2 HR / ELE. For information, contact Susan Willett, 407-875-0955, swillett@beckerlawyers.com.

Becker Altamonte Springs Office, 150 N. Westmonte Drive, 2nd Floor, Altamonte Springs, FL map

Thu, Sep 20, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

CAI-West Florida: Party on the Patio

Thu, Sep 20, 5:00pm – 7:00pm add to calendar 20-09-2018 17:00 20-09-2018 19:00 America/New_York CAI-West Florida: Party on the Patio Hosted by the CAI West Florida Diamond Sponsors. Join us for a relaxing and fun time with food, drink and friends! RSVP at www.caiwestflorida.org. Bonefish Grill Patio, 8101 Copper Creek Blvd., Sarasota, FL MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-West Florida: Party on the Patio

Hosted by the CAI West Florida Diamond Sponsors. Join us for a relaxing and fun time with food, drink and friends! RSVP at www.caiwestflorida.org.

Bonefish Grill Patio, 8101 Copper Creek Blvd., Sarasota, FL map

Wed, Sep 26, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI Webinar: Repair or Rebuild? What to Do When Disaster Strikes

Wed, Sep 26, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 26-09-2018 14:00 26-09-2018 15:00 America/New_York CAI Webinar: Repair or Rebuild? What to Do When Disaster Strikes Severe weather is inescapable, and communities worldwide experience unpredictable damage from Mother Nature that intensifies every year. Whether your community faces severe floods, rain storms, high wind, tornadoes, fires, or extended power outages, you need to prepare for the worst and plan for recovery. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to evaluate building and home damage, make the decision to rebuild or repair, and plan for disaster before, during, and after it strikes. For information, visit www.caionline.org. MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Webinar: Repair or Rebuild? What to Do When Disaster Strikes

Severe weather is inescapable, and communities worldwide experience unpredictable damage from Mother Nature that intensifies every year. Whether your community faces severe floods, rain storms, high wind, tornadoes, fires, or extended power outages, you need to prepare for the worst and plan for recovery. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to evaluate building and home damage, make the decision to rebuild or repair, and plan for disaster before, during, and after it strikes. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

Thu, Oct 4, 8:30am – 10:00am

CAI-Suncoast: MOCK Board Meeting

Thu, Oct 4, 8:30am – 10:00am add to calendar 04-10-2018 08:30 04-10-2018 10:00 America/New_York CAI-Suncoast: MOCK Board Meeting Reservations MUST be in writing and RSVP by Monday, October 1, 2018. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com. Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard, St. Petersburg, FL MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Suncoast: MOCK Board Meeting

Reservations MUST be in writing and RSVP by Monday, October 1, 2018. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com.

Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard, St. Petersburg, FL map

Fri, Oct 19 – Sat, Oct 20

CAI-West Florida: 2018 Fall Golf Tournament

Fri, Oct 19 – Sat, Oct 20 add to calendar 19-10-2018 00:00 20-10-2018 00:00 America/New_York CAI-West Florida: 2018 Fall Golf Tournament 7:00 a.m.: registration and continental breakfast; 8:00 a.m.: shotgun start, scramble format. Fee: $130. For information, visit www.caiwestflorida.org. Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club, 4800 Chase Oaks Dr, Sarasota, FL 34241, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-West Florida: 2018 Fall Golf Tournament

7:00 a.m.: registration and continental breakfast; 8:00 a.m.: shotgun start, scramble format. Fee: $130. For information, visit www.caiwestflorida.org.

Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club, 4800 Chase Oaks Dr, Sarasota, FL 34241, USA map

Tue, Oct 23, 8:00am – 11:00am

Bisnow: Orlando State of the Market

Tue, Oct 23, 8:00am – 11:00am add to calendar 23-10-2018 08:00 23-10-2018 11:00 America/New_York Bisnow: Orlando State of the Market Come join us for our 2nd Annual Orlando State of the Market event, as we explore all of the current new development happening in the beautiful city of Orlando! We will be having an interesting discussion regarding all of the new projects that are being built in Orlando, as well as the brand new Brightline train that is expected to become a massive breakthrough in public transit. For information, visit www.bisnow.com. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

Bisnow: Orlando State of the Market

Come join us for our 2nd Annual Orlando State of the Market event, as we explore all of the current new development happening in the beautiful city of Orlando! We will be having an interesting discussion regarding all of the new projects that are being built in Orlando, as well as the brand new Brightline train that is expected to become a massive breakthrough in public transit. For information, visit www.bisnow.com.

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Thu, Oct 25, 9:00am – 3:00pm

Suncoast Chapter of CAI Community Associations Day & Trade Show

Thu, Oct 25, 9:00am – 3:00pm add to calendar 25-10-2018 09:00 25-10-2018 15:00 America/New_York Suncoast Chapter of CAI Community Associations Day & Trade Show Do you live in a community association? This event is for you. Educational seminars, vendors on display specializing in association services. For information, www.suncoastcai.com. The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA MM/DD/YYYY

Suncoast Chapter of CAI Community Associations Day & Trade Show

Do you live in a community association? This event is for you. Educational seminars, vendors on display specializing in association services. For information, www.suncoastcai.com.

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

Fri, Oct 26 – Sat, Oct 27

CAI-Central Florida: 8th Annual Golf Tournament

Fri, Oct 26 – Sat, Oct 27 add to calendar 26-10-2018 00:00 27-10-2018 00:00 America/New_York CAI-Central Florida: 8th Annual Golf Tournament Join us for the 8th Annual Central Florida CAI Golf Tournament! 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, www.caicf.org/event/8th-annual-golf-tournament. MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, FL 32835, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Central Florida: 8th Annual Golf Tournament

Join us for the 8th Annual Central Florida CAI Golf Tournament! 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, www.caicf.org/event/8th-annual-golf-tournament.

MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, FL 32835, USA map

Thu, Nov 8, 8:00am – 12:00pm

CAI Suncoast: Legal Q&A

Thu, Nov 8, 8:00am – 12:00pm add to calendar 08-11-2018 08:00 08-11-2018 12:00 America/New_York CAI Suncoast: Legal Q&A Legal Q&A 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.; Board Leadership Development Workshop & Board Certification Course for Condominiums, Cooperatives & Homeowners 10 a.m. - noon. Reservations MUST be in writing and RSVP by Monday, November 5, 2018. . For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com. St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Suncoast: Legal Q&A

Legal Q&A 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.; Board Leadership Development Workshop & Board Certification Course for Condominiums, Cooperatives & Homeowners 10 a.m. - noon. Reservations MUST be in writing and RSVP by Monday, November 5, 2018. . For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com.

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

Fri, Nov 9, 9:00am – 11:00am

Happy With Your HOA Landscape?

Fri, Nov 9, 9:00am – 11:00am add to calendar 09-11-2018 09:00 09-11-2018 11:00 America/New_York Happy With Your HOA Landscape? Is the landscape getting tired and sad looking? Are the plants old and outdated? Has the pruning left the plants looking tortured? Learn practices and procedures for renovating homeowners association landscaping the Florida-Friendly way. Get advice and tips on plants, irrigation, invasive plants, weeds, pruning, fertilizing, watering, mulching, maintenance, and more. For more information, please call 941-861-5000 or email sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu. UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, 6700 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241, USA MM/DD/YYYY

Happy With Your HOA Landscape?

Is the landscape getting tired and sad looking? Are the plants old and outdated? Has the pruning left the plants looking tortured? Learn practices and procedures for renovating homeowners association landscaping the Florida-Friendly way. Get advice and tips on plants, irrigation, invasive plants, weeds, pruning, fertilizing, watering, mulching, maintenance, and more. For more information, please call 941-861-5000 or email sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu.

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, 6700 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241, 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

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Florida is an intriguing state when it comes to buying and owning rental property.
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9/7/2018 Opponents of Bezu condo tower sue developers, city of St. Pete - Tampa Bay Times

As expected, the battle over Bezu has gone to court. In a lawsuit filed in Pinellas County Circuit Court, opponents say the city failed to follow the law and erred in approving plans to build the 19-story, 20-unit Bezu next to the historic Flori de Leon apartments in downtown St. Petersburg.
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8/31/2018 ‘I smelled a rat’ bidder says of a Tampa Bay foreclosure auction. Others did too - Tampa Bay Times

While checking on August foreclosure auctions, Peter Filippello found a townhouse in Largo he liked.
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8/30/2018 Water Street Tampa plans hotel-branded condos above luxury Marriott Edition - TBO

The $3 billion Water Street Tampa said Thursday it will develop the city’s first hotel-branded condominiums with The Residences at the Tampa Edition.
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8/29/2018 Fire evacuates Clearwater condo early Tuesday - Bay News

A Clearwater condominium building was evacuated due to a fire early Tuesday.
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8/28/2018 Oops! Developers of that planned 25-story St. Pete condo tower don’t own the land - TBO.com

Plans for a 25-story condo tower in downtown St. Petersburg caused considerable excitement when they were revealed in early August. To be built on Second Street, N, the 100-unit tower would be catty-corner to the Sundial shopping and entertainment center.
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8/24/2018 Mid-rise condo project planned for downtown St. Petersburg - Tampa Bay Times

A century-old boarding house is giving way to a 13-unit luxury condo project in downtown St. Petersburg.
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8/21/2018 21-story condo tower proposed on controversial Bayshore Boulevard property - Tampa Bay Business Journal

A Bayshore Boulevard property that was mired in a yearslong controversy over a previous development proposal is once again being targeted for a luxury condominium tower.
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8/20/2018 No injuries after paramotor hits DeSoto condo - Fox 13

Deputies in DeSoto County says a paramotor crashed into the roof of a condo building Friday morning, leaving a dent in the roof.
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8/17/2018 St. Pete to condo residents: Move out - Fox 13

Condo owners in a St. Petersburg high rise have been told they have three days to move out.
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8/14/2018 Tampa man gets prison term for condo sales scheme that defrauded Wells Fargo, other lenders - Tampa Bay Business Journal

A Tampa man who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a Temple Terrace condo sales scheme was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
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8/13/2018 High-rise with 100 residential units proposed for downtown St. Petersburg site - The Real Deal

Real estate investor Bill Edwards proposed a 25-story, mixed-use building in downtown St. Petersburg through a company he runs.
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8/10/2018 Colony resort demolition finally underway - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

The buildings are finally falling. In about four months, the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort will exist only in memories and images. Heavy equipment ripped into the once elite establishment on Thursday as demolition of the abandoned and condemned property began in earnest after the work was interrupted the day before.
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8/9/2018 Condo visitor alleges negligence led to dog attack - Florida Record

A Pinellas County woman is suing a Clearwater condominium association, alleging negligence led to her being attacked by a dog.
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8/9/2018 Sarasota-Manatee residential price gains lag behind state marks - Herald-Tribune

Home and condo prices in the Sarasota-Manatee market fell below statewide gains during the second quarter of 2018, according to statistics released Wednesday by the Florida Realtors trade group.
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8/8/2018 Houses for sale in tight supply in Florida in June - Fort Myers Florida Weekly

Florida’s housing market reported rising median prices, fewer days to contract and a continuing tight supply of inventory in June, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors.
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8/7/2018 25-story tower with 100 residential units planned near St. Pete’s Sundial - Tampa Bay Times

A 25-story mixed-used tower that would be among the tallest buildings in Pinellas County is planned near the Sundial shopping and entertainment complex in downtown St. Pete.
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8/6/2018 Bayfront Tower condo owners sue architects for noise problems from renovation - Florida Record

Condominium owners at Bayfront Tower in St. Petersburg are suing Wannemacher Jensen Architects Inc. and Jason W. Jensen, AIA, alleging noise and acoustical problems from a renovation project.
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8/6/2018 West Palm Beach-based Kast Construction is locked in litigation with a Fort Lauderdale-based subcontractor over work on a 41-story condo building in downtown St. Petersburg. - The Real Deal

West Palm Beach-based Kast Construction is locked in litigation with a Fort Lauderdale-based subcontractor over work on a 41-story condo building in downtown St. Petersburg.
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8/2/2018 New Condo Building Planned for Golden Gate Point - Sarasota

A new eight-story, 20-unit luxury condo building named Evolution is being planned for Sarasota’s Golden Gate Point.
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