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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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Maintaining and contributing to Reserve funds is specifically designated within the Florida Statutes as a means of planning and preparing financially for maintenance, repair, and replacement of common area assets in a community association. Separate from an association’s Operating account, Reserve accounts are to be used for specific types of expenses, and not co-mingled with […]

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Do’s: Hire a comprehensive Project Manager – It is worth the investment since you should not attempt to manage a project without consultation. Define the scope of work – It is important to have a plan, including a budget and a timeline before beginning the renovation. You do not want to proceed haphazardly. Know your […]

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The 2016 Florida Communities of Excellence Winners in the Financial Innovation Category were Turtle Cay HOA of Riviera Beach for large community and Tuscany Bay HOA of Boynton Beach for small community. Both of the communities are featured in the August issue of the Florida Community Association Journal. Turtle Cay is a gated community with […]

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Q: We received two bids from different accounting firms for the annual audit of our association. One was for $5,000 and the other was for $1,500. Why is there such a big difference in price? A: When offering bids to potential clients for services, a public accounting firm generally estimates the time commitment necessary to […]

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Jerry Brownstein is the President of Floral Lakes HOA, which includes 8 lakes, 589 homes and approximately 1,000 residents in Delray Beach, Florida. Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jerry attended Pennsylvania State University obtaining his bachelor’s degree in both economics and accounting. He worked several jobs in accounting consultation and administration before making his way to […]

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Tom Comparato is the President of Pines of Delray West, a condo association of 288 units in Delray Beach, Florida. Tom graduated from MIT in 1956 with a degree in engineering and worked in the aerospace industry and for the Federal Department of Transportation as an engineering manager before retiring. He and his wife, Josephine […]

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The 2015 finalists for the Florida Communities of Excellence Awards have been announced! Congratulations to the following associations managed by Campbell: • Evergrene in the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Category • Pines of Delray West in the Communications & Community Category • Tuscany Bay in the Financial Innovation Category • Turtle Cay in the Financial Innovation Category […]

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Bruce Weinstein is the President of the POA Board at Frenchman’s Reserve Country Club, a lavish, gated golf course community in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Originally from Connecticut, Bruce attended Yale University and was a member of their football team, the Yale Bulldogs. After graduating in 1969, he worked various jobs in New Jersey, Connecticut […]

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Florida Association News Blog

Cypress Head’s High-End Fitness Center Renovation

All About Reserves: Watch these 2 Virtual CEU Courses on Reserve Funding

Do’s and Dont’s For Major Clubhouse Renovations

2016 Florida Communities of Excellence Financial Innovation Winners: Turtle Cay and Tuscany Bay Featured in the August Issue of the Florida Community Association Journal

Understanding Community Association Audit Fees

Meet the Director: Jerry Brownstein

Meet the Director: Tom Comparato

Florida Communities of Excellence Awards: 2015 Finalists Announced

Meet the Director – Bruce Weinstein

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