Coconuts about Flood Control

Monday, June 29th, 2015 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Hurricane, Landscaping, Management, Property Maintenance, Safety, Staff by FAN

The rainy season in Florida can provide many challenges for residential communities. Any resident who has experienced a heavy rain event, including a tropical storm or hurricane, understands that it only takes a partial blockage in a street drain or malfunctioning storm water outfall to jeopardize the safety and well-being of the entire community. Keeping […]

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Fun Fridays: Food Truck Safari at the Palm Beach Zoo and Taste of Las Olas

Friday, June 26th, 2015 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Staff, Vendors by FAN

Food Truck Safari returns to the Palm Beach Zoo this Saturday, June 27 from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Enjoy live music, food from some of the best food trucks in South Florida, zookeeper talks and up-close animal encounters. For more information and pricing, click here. This Saturday, June 27 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 […]

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Meet the Director: Robert Fishman

Monday, June 22nd, 2015 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Contracts, Hurricane, Landscaping, Management, Property Maintenance, Safety, Staff, Technology, Vendors by FAN

Robert Fishman is the President of the Beach Front Condominium Association, which includes 59 units in Singer Island, Florida. Originally from Boston, Robert attended Harvard University and received his master’s degree in public policy. Before moving to Florida, Robert worked as a uniform manufacturer for many years. He has been on Beach Front’s board for […]

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Fun Fridays: Fort Vintage Flea Market and The First Annual Italian Street Festival

Friday, June 19th, 2015 in Announcements, Condo, HOA by FAN

The Fort Vintage Flea Market is this Saturday, June 20 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the C&I Studios Garden in Fort Lauderdale. It is a venue where anyone in the community can sell their collectibles, relics, and hard to find vintage items. A portion of the proceeds from the event will directly benefit […]

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5 of the Most Common Misperceptions of Community Associations

Monday, June 15th, 2015 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, HOA, Legal, Management, Property Maintenance, Staff, Vendors by FAN

1. Eviction of Tenants: Contrary to popular belief (at least among condominium and homeowners association directors), there is no inherent authority of community associations to evict a tenant for violations of the governing documents, including the failure to be approved in advance of occupying the unit or lot. A community association may evict a tenant […]

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Fun Fridays: Jurassic Weekend and the Palm Beach Summer Boat Show

Friday, June 12th, 2015 in Announcements by FAN

In honor of the opening weekend of the movie, Jurassic World, the Museum of Discovery & Science in Fort Lauderdale is having a Jurassic Weekend event. This Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, the museum will have loads of fun dinosaur activities, including shark tooth excavation, learning about […]

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Preparing Your South Florida Landscaping for Hurricane Season

Monday, June 8th, 2015 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Hurricane, Landscaping, Management, Property Maintenance, Staff, Vendors by FAN

Hurricane Season began on June first, and most Floridians know that there are preparations that need to be taken to ensure everyone’s personal safety and the protection of our homes. Initially, most people think of stocking up on food items, gallons of water, batteries and flashlights, but it is also very important to make sure […]

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Fun Fridays: Annual Boca Raton Dog Club AKC Show and Taste Atlantic Avenue

Friday, June 5th, 2015 in Announcements, Condo, HOA by FAN

If you are an animal lover, you won’t want to miss the Annual Boca Raton Dog Club’s AKC Show this Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach. The event starts at 8:00 am on both days. The event is a great way to check out different […]

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Tips for Making Sure Your Community’s Gate System and Camera System are Working Properly

Monday, June 1st, 2015 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, HOA, Hurricane, Management, Property Maintenance, Safety, Staff, Vendors by FAN

Tips for Gate Systems: 1. Check your batteries – Most current and older gate systems run on 12 VDC batteries which allow the gates to operate and also provide a battery backup system, which will open the gates within 10-15 seconds in the event of a power failure. These batteries should be checked every 3-6 […]

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