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As most of your association’s common elements are likely closed now due to COVID-19 restrictions, it is a great time to begin preparing your landscape for this year’s hurricane season. Hurricanes can cause serious damage to an association’s landscape and facilities. The following are some tips on how to prepare your association’s landscape for this […]

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Rembaum’s Association Roundup A great many streets in Florida’s residential communities are lined with oak trees. While they can look so appealing as a canopy, many of these trees can raise sidewalks and driveways. Their massive roots can grow into plumbing lines, cause various trip hazards and kill the grass, too. Until recently, it was very problematic to remove these trees for […]

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It is well known that termite infestation can bring severe damage to the wood in and around our homes and other structures. However, many people do not realize that certain kinds of termites start their colonies near trees not structures. One of these is the Asian subterranean termite, first found in South Florida in the early 2000’s. […]

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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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South Florida is a region where seasonal rains fall over flat lands that offer little drainage. It is imperative that associations understand their stormwater systems and that ongoing maintenance of drainage systems is performed for flood prevention and compliance. Some counties and local water control districts require licensing and renewal of the permits for the […]

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There are two constants every summer in South Florida: high temperatures and hurricane season. As Floridians know, hurricanes can cause some serious damage to our landscapes if preventative measures aren’t taken. It is the responsibility of the Board and Property Manager to prepare a community’s landscaping to mitigate any possible damages. The following are some […]

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Happy holidays to you and your family! As the year comes to a close, holiday season is reaching it’s peak and cooler temperatures are beginning to reach the sunshine state. Most South Florida landscapes will do fine in a “normal” Florida winter, however unexpected below-average temperatures may do damage to some of your plants. With […]

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Mike DeCenzo is the President of The Corniche, a beachfront condominium association of 110 units on Singer Island, Florida. Originally from Massachusetts, where he attended college as well as medical school, Mike began his career as a Urologist in Springfield, Massachusetts. He remained there for 35 years until his retirement. During his career, Mike founded […]

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Hurricane season starts on June 1. Has your Florida community association started taking the necessary steps to be well prepared for any possible storms this season? If your association has not begun preparing, then now is the time to get ready. Here are some tips on how to prepare your Florida community association for this […]

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Summer is right around the corner and with it comes the dreaded hurricane season. Floridians know that hurricanes bring significant damage not only to properties but to landscapes as well. Therefore, it is important to be prepared for these storms by sheltering your home and making sure you have stocked up on food, water and […]

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Florida Association News Blog

How to Best Prepare Your Association’s Landscape for Hurricane Season

How To Remove Troublesome Trees

Termite Threat: Taking Preventative Measures

FLCAJ 7th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards – Voting Now Open!

Understanding Stormwater Systems

Preparing Your Community Association’s Landscaping for Hurricane Season

Winter Landscaping Tips for South Florida

Meet the Director – Mike DeCenzo

Preparing Your Florida Community Association for Hurricane Season

Prepare to Protect – Proper Landscaping for Hurricane Season

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