tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72224584066996534832024-03-05T01:05:13.060-05:00Conquistador AdvocatesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-30845280064529662672010-02-19T12:50:00.003-05:002010-03-29T15:19:15.224-04:00SIGN UP FOR BOARD MEMBER BOOTCAMPFebruary 19, 2010Do You want to be the best Board member that you can be? Just like with the U.S. Army, if you want to be the best condo or HOA board member or property manager you can be, get yourself to boot camp.Whether you are a seasoned veteran or entering basic training, this informative seminar will make you a better leader. Here is the basic training that will be provided for you. "Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-1846610814450791872009-08-20T10:35:00.000-04:002009-08-20T10:36:13.179-04:00Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-6425878597019601882009-02-07T08:28:00.006-05:002009-02-07T08:35:35.128-05:00Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-84195556212753653022009-02-07T08:12:00.002-05:002009-02-07T08:27:33.987-05:00VISIT OUR NEWCOMMUNITY WEBSITECLICK HEREUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-32607018913307076792009-01-24T06:00:00.002-05:002009-02-06T22:43:49.397-05:00FREE EQUIPMENT FROM COMCAST?WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Comcast Corp. and other U.S. cable companies said on Wednesday they would give free equipment to customers in the switch-over to digital signals, amid criticism that they were using the transition to promote more expensive packages.U.S. television broadcast signals will switch to digital from analog on February 17 under a Congressional mandated Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-10219276785117285542009-01-23T13:29:00.001-05:002009-01-26T20:07:17.026-05:00SHORES FEE ISSUE PROCEEDS TO ATTORNEYFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 21, 2009At last night's Conquistador Condominium Board of Director's meeting, discussion ensued regarding the potential overpayment of Service Corporation fees to Conquistador Condominium homeowners. A letter was presented to the condo board along with the Deed Restrictions related to Unit 6 of The St. Augustine Shores.Eileen Colomb, President of the Conquistador Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-10588090168170307082009-01-19T13:45:00.003-05:002009-01-19T14:00:37.197-05:00FEBRUARY JUNIOR GOLF CLINICJuniors take out your new clubs or dust off your old ones.The First Tee of St. Johns County will be holding a four week Golf Skills Jr. Clinic designed to help improve your golf game.The junior clinics will provide instruction in all aspects of the golf game, including putting, chipping, irons, and woods. The clinics will take place between February 2 and February 28.The cost for the series of Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-10713855373175014722009-01-18T16:00:00.004-05:002009-01-18T17:07:05.791-05:00RIVERVIEW CLUB POLL QUESTIONSHOULD SHORES HOMEOWNERS HAVE A VOICE?As has been recently reported, your monthly association fees contribute to over 50% of the operating costs of the Riverview Club facilities.Currently, "YOU" the homeowner have no voice regarding the use of these facilities nor enjoy the use thereof unless you choose to pay additional fees. It is our belief that any facility that is funded by “ALL” should be Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-18807912654638111522009-01-16T12:49:00.001-05:002009-01-18T08:33:10.439-05:00LETTERS TO THE EDITORTo Send Letters to the EditorEditor@conquistadoradvocates.netResponses to Opinion - Shores Pool SurveyView related News StoryEditorial Response to "A Long Time Shores Resident"We have obtained information related to the comments made by "A Long Time Shores Resident". An archived article from the St. Augustine Record follows. Please note the identity of the petitioner mentioned in the article. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-46684484653689694512009-01-15T08:47:00.005-05:002009-01-16T16:44:35.442-05:00SHORES ASSOCIATION FEE UPDATEArticle Courtesy of The Conquistador Advocates NewsletterJanuary 15, 2009A conversation was held yesterday morning between Mr. Goldstein and President (Jerry) Zinn regarding the Association Fee and Riverview Club facility issues currently facing the St. Augustine Shores Service Corporation. "I caught Jerry out in the halls at the Riverview Club and asked him if he would sit for an interview", Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-76374289058278381212009-01-13T10:41:00.000-05:002009-01-13T10:43:27.318-05:00AN INTERVIEW WITH JOE WALSHTo those of you who do not have the pleasure of knowing Joe Walsh, he is the current secretary of the Conquistador Condominium Board of Directors.After the tumultuous Conquistador budget session which has just concluded with over 50% of the condo owners voting for a pooling method of funding reserves, Joe was kind enough to sit with me for an informal interview. The following questions and Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-49542319400528985662009-01-10T08:34:00.008-05:002009-01-11T08:14:33.888-05:00OPINION - SHORES POOL SURVEYCOULD POOL SURVEY LETTER LEAD TO DEMISE OF SHORES SERVICE CORPORATION?At Thursday January 8th's Service Corporation Board of Director's meeting an agenda item led to much debate as well as disclosure of a potential major violation of the St. Augustine Shores Deed Restrictions.The controversial item was the recently mailed pool survey letter which stated that for an additional $1.50 monthly fee Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-44192190674241096792009-01-06T10:29:00.003-05:002009-01-06T10:43:08.787-05:00CONDO ASSOCIATIONS IN FINANCIAL CRISISProvided by Charles KovaleskiEven condominium owners who are current with their payments can be affected by the mortgage crisis — especially when others hit foreclosure. When neighbors don’t pay their bills, the condo association falls short of revenue and, the next thing you know, the grass isn’t green but the pool water is.And more than amenities are at stake.Respondents to a recent poll in Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-57911257506636369772009-01-04T10:14:00.005-05:002009-01-04T13:24:52.135-05:00RELAUNCH OF CONQUISTADOR ADVOCATE NEWSLETTERHappy New Year Neighbors,With the new year brings new challenges, new ideas and new economic concerns. We have revised our web-blog with the intent of educating, informing and allowing our community members a format in which to share ideas and concerns related to Conquistador Community living.As we face trying times both on a personal as well as community level, it becomes more important that we Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-20086553105779420722009-01-03T11:14:00.004-05:002009-01-04T13:33:21.110-05:00DAY TRIPS FIT FOR A SPANISH CONQUISTADORBy Mischa B. Vieira-KirbyWhen European explorers arrived in the New World after months on the sea, they needed some serious rest and relaxation (just like you may after the hustle and bustle of the holidays).In the spirit of Ponce de Leon, come rejuvenate, explore and find hidden treasure along our 40 miles of coastline running from Crescent Beach north to Ponte Vedre. Who knows? The fountain of Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-40126969444306169712009-01-03T10:18:00.002-05:002009-01-03T11:01:40.318-05:00LOCAL EVENTS - JANUARY 2009The holidays have passed but there remains plenty to do in beautiful St. Augustine. Get out and enjoy our unseasonably warm weather while participating in some the activities featured below.Now through Jan. 31, 2009HOLLY JOLLY TROLLEY TOUR OF THE NIGHTS OF LIGHTSEnjoy the Night of Lights from the cozy comfort of the Holly Jolly Trolley! Nightly tours feature festive caroling, hot apple cider and Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-85836400388696804192009-01-01T09:48:00.002-05:002009-01-06T13:47:32.459-05:00NEW INSURANCE RULES UPSET CONDO OWNERSArticle Courtesy of The Palm Beach Post By RANDY DIAMOND Published January 1, 2009 Dick Herman may be president of the Burgundy A Condominium Association, but he doesn't like being a cop.So you won't find the 70-year-old head of this suburban Delray Beach condo asking fellow retirees at the Kings Point development whether they've purchased Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-37157481603320712262009-01-01T09:23:00.004-05:002009-01-06T13:48:46.824-05:00NEW INSURANCE LAW TAKES AFFECT TODAYThere is a new Florida law and it impacts your condominium insurance policy! Recently, the Florida legislature passed House Bill 601, which applies to all condominium insurance policies issued or renewed after January 1, 2009. If you have condo insurance, this will affect your policy. If you do NOT have condo insurance, take note! You will want to get it on your own (to save money) or your Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-73919311432441760252008-12-16T15:08:00.004-05:002009-01-18T18:07:13.477-05:00OMBUDSMAN OF HOA COMING SOON?Legislation to be introduced in MarchBy Patty Pensa | South Florida Sun-SentinelDecember 16, 2008West Delray - State Rep. Julio Robaina told leaders of homeowner associations Monday he wants feedback before crafting legislation to overhaul associations across the state.Robaina, a Miami Republican, doesn't represent the area, but he is at the forefront of legislative reform for condos and HOAs. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-87194655075338944832008-12-15T16:47:00.021-05:002009-01-01T14:51:30.380-05:00ARE SHORES HOMEOWNERS OVERCHARGED?Recently I was asked by a new Conquistador homeowner what the $27.50 monthly fee payable to the St. Augustine Shores Service Corporation included. I have actually been asked this same question previously but haven't given it a lot of thought. My general answer was, and always has been, "The fees go towards paying management staff, general maintenance of the swales, parks, lights, pier and the Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-19325472101846536622008-12-08T12:32:00.001-05:002009-01-18T18:05:51.795-05:00RENEGOTIATE WITH COMCAST?Comcast Seeds Digital Shift With Free BoxesNOVEMBER 04, 2008Comcast Corp. (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) hopes free is the key as it embarks on an aggressive strategy to migrate millions of analog video customers to the digital domain.To fuel the move, the MSO plans to offer free digital terminal adapters (DTAs) and more advanced set-tops capable of supporting video on demand (VOD) to customers as the Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-23372390346489377222008-11-29T09:31:00.004-05:002009-01-18T18:13:41.874-05:00BIG CHANGES IN FLORIDA CONDOMINIUM LAW!!!The 2008 Florida Legislature made some dramatic changes in condominium law at the end of its legislative session. These changes went into effect on Oct 1st, 2008 and it is imperative that all Boards of Directors familiarize themselves with these laws quickly. A summary of most of the new laws are listed below:COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT: The new law requires anyone who receives payment for Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-79544412201474609802008-11-16T14:25:00.004-05:002009-01-18T18:07:57.466-05:00CAPITAL RESERVES POOLINGOur association’s annual budget has two parts, the operating side and the reserve side. The operation budget covers items such as insurance, professional fees, payroll, management, and other day-to-day expenses.The reserve side of the budget is for items that are usually addressed less than annually, called deferred maintenance and capital expenditures. The condominium statutes require that Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-29709287978126312672008-08-17T08:53:00.002-04:002009-01-18T18:12:12.729-05:00PREPARE FOR TROPICAL STORMSThis was submitted for publication from The St. Augustine Shores Emergency Response TeamIt is time to enact your preparedness plan. Make sure that you have the necessary supplies available. Even if it approaches us as a tropical storm there is still the issue of heavy winds, power outages and exterior damage to your homes.Do you have a flashlight? Does it have fresh batteries? Remember to fill Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222458406699653483.post-38217240397881897022008-07-19T09:51:00.002-04:002009-01-18T18:22:35.089-05:00TROPICAL WEATHER TRACKERUnknownnoreply@blogger.com