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The Census and Your Community Association

Thursday, September 24th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Management, Staff, Vendors by FAN

The 2020 Census is currently underway. The data collected by the census has a huge impact on local communities as it is used to allocate funding and resources to neighborhoods, and it determines the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives. Board members and property managers should encourage their residents […]

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Conserve Water by Implementing Florida-Friendly Landscaping

Monday, September 21st, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, Health, HOA, Landscaping, Management, Self Management, Staff, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN

Florida residents use billions of gallons of water every day. Even though we experience high levels of rain in Florida, different conditions in our landscape do not always allow for proper water storage. There are various steps and changes that an Association can make to improve the retention of water in their landscape, saving money […]

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Fun Fridays: House with all walls and ceilings covered with Budweiser cans except the bathrooms

Friday, September 18th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Uncategorized by FAN

On the market for a home covered from head to toe in beer cans? A home for sale in Lake Worth has been lined with Budweiser beer cans from the ceilings to the master closet, with the exception of the bathrooms. The owner, who since passed away was a lifelong Budweiser beer fan and made […]

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FLCAJ 8th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards – Voting Now Open!

Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Landscaping, Management, Property Maintenance, Vendors by FAN

The FLCAJ (Florida Community Association Journal) Readers’ Choice Awards give communities and board members an opportunity to select their favorite service providers. These prestigious awards recognize service providers that offer superior service and demonstrate a commitment to the success of their communities.  Campbell Property Management has been voted South Florida’s highest rated community association management […]

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Meet the Director: Gary Sheres

Monday, September 14th, 2020 in Announcements, Health, HOA, Management, Property Maintenance, Staff, Uncategorized by FAN

Gary Sheres is President of the Woodfield Country Club Master Association, which includes 20 sub-associations consisting of 1,297 homes in Boca Raton, Florida. Woodfield Country Club has approximately 3,500 residents. Originally from Montreal, Gary moved to Woodfield with his parents and brother, who all still reside in the community in August of 1992. After some […]

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To Reserve Or Not To Reserve and How it Impacts the Community

Friday, September 11th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, HOA, Landscaping, Legal, Self Management, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN

It is not uncommon for boards to try to keep assessments down especially during times like COVID-19.  One way that a board can accomplish the “appearance” of keeping assessments down while still covering the day-to-day expenses is to waive or underfund the reserves.  At the time, waiving or underfunding reserves may not seem like a […]

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Watch Out! There’s a New Invasive Pest In Town

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Landscaping, Staff, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN

Phantasma scale (Fiorinia phantasma) is a pest of several ornamental plant species, especially those in the family Arecaceae (palms). This type of pest is prevalent in Hawaii, having a significant effect on the ornamentals in the area. This pest has made its way to South Florida, adding to the list of invasive species that reside […]

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Palm Beach County is Moving to Incremental Phase 2 Re-opening: What Does This Mean For My Association?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Legal, Self Management, Staff, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN

It is widely anticipated that beginning September 8, 2020, Palm Beach County will move to incremental phase 2 re-opening.  We have had a flood of questions from property managers and board members, and are happy to address as many concerns as we are able to with the information we have available. There has not yet […]

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Cypress Head’s High-End Fitness Center Renovation

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 in Announcements, Construction, Contracts, HOA, Property Maintenance, Reserve Studies, Staff, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN

Cypress Head, a Homeowners Association in Parkland, with over 450 homes has, and always will be considered a high-end community with an understated elegance. In recent years, the Board of Directors have elected to renovate many of the amenities to bring them up to date.  One of the amenities that was not up to par […]

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