Elevator #2 has been out of service for at least two months. There has been: Was the decision made to delay repairs because “we still have other elevators”? Is that acceptable for a core building system?
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Day 1 — Safety First
Over the next several days, I’ll be sharing a short series of questions—one each day—about issues that directly affect all of us as residents. These aren’t accusations or conclusions. They’re simple, reasonable questions that deserve clear answers and transparency. As you read each post, ask yourself: What are my thoughts? What would I expect if…
The Revolving Door Turns: Another Manager Terminated
Our association manager Karina Perez was terminated today. If you’re keeping count, this is the fourth manager dismissed in less than 26 months under the current board president. Why such high turnover? That means yet another period of understaffing in the office, another disruption, and another cycle of onboarding and training a new manager. This…
Quick Observations 1/13/26
Information • Basic communication improves when issues are publicly raised. A long-out-of-service elevator finally received proper signage after concerns were shared. • Receiving operations remain unreliable. Continued “self-service” handling means delayed notifications and unnecessary resident frustration. • Delays create real risk. When the association signs for packages, missing items may result in costs paid from…
No More Pretenses: Transparency is Gone
Key Takeaways • Owners were not allowed to ask questions. Preventing member questions at a budget meeting violates Florida law and has now occurred three meetings in a row. • Attendance was predictably low. The meeting was held during the holidays, with no reminders, no bulletin postings, and no president in attendance. • The budget…
Need vs. Wants: Dysfunction in Receiving Is Still Ongoing
Key Takeaways • Receiving is still dysfunctional. Staffing issues and sudden changes created chaos — and the problems haven’t been resolved. • “Self-service” isn’t a real solution. Residents are left confused and service standards are lower than they should be. • The Livvie app is making things harder. Notifications are delayed and performance is worse…