Sunshine state insiders are betting that Hollywood will be the next go-to spot for locals, tourists and snow birds in search of a South Florida destination without the attitude, traffic or overcrowded sidewalks of South Beach. …
Stretching south from Orlando, the Everglades are vital to sustaining Florida’s sensitive ecosystem. To this end, proper water management is critical to maintaining equilibrium for residents, vegetation and wildlife. In a climate like s…
Curb appeal provides that first impression, the attention-grabbing feature that all condominium and co-op properties strive for. In Florida, curb appeal usually starts with a little paint and a lot of native landscaping, plus some dram…
Florida has the highest percentage of seniors in the United States; approaching 20 percent of the state's population is over 55, according to the latest U.S. Census. And because of the large numbers of senior citizens residing here, The…
When it comes to running board elections in a condo or co-op community, the biggest concern among those involved is making sure the elections are fair and balanced and nobody has a reason to cry foul. Elections can be heated as it is, …
Global financier JP Morgan Chase owes the Keys Gate Community Association, Inc., in Homestead almost $20,000. The bank foreclosed on the borrower of a condominium unit and took title to it, then paid no maintenance fees for almost two y…
Being elected to a condo or HOA board is a great feather in one’s cap, but it’s important to understand what the job requires. To encourage boards to be more proactive in dispatching their duties, the Florida Department of Business and …
Mark your calendars! The date for The South Florida Cooperator’s first annual South Florida Condo, HOA, & Co-op Expo, is fast approaching. This year’s inaugural event will be held at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention …
Q Valuable paintings will be hung in our newly renovated lobby, which is a common area of our condo. Suppose they are stolen or damaged? The owner who has loaned them has personal insurance, but since the paintings are in our common are…
Q I am trying to purchase a condo but the board is holding up the process based on my financial status. I don't know what the problem is because I have an excellent credit history and no lawsuits against me. I will even have enough mon…