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CHECK OUT OUR VACATION RENTAL WEBSITE ATWWW.THE SUMMIT414.COM
WHAT
Noah's Ark Snowbirds
Where
12902 Front Beach Road
Panama City
Beach, Fla.
Email:
Noah@NoahsArkPCB.com
Contact:
850-235-7801
Visit Us Online www.noahsarkpcb.com
Snowbird Winter Rentals
Noah's Ark - Panama City Beach, Florida
The Snowbird Club sponsored by the Noah's Ark Ministry is one of the oldest in the region being founded in 1973.
Boasting some 1000 club members, winter activities are open to all winter visitors and locals. The club is led by its members, financed by it's members, and is for the recreational, social, fellowship, travel, enjoyment, and worship needs of all who participate. Facilities are provided by the Alabama West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. All of any creed or faith are welcome to participate in our daily activities.
The Member Desk is open November through March 10 a/m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. Potential club members can stop in anytime for info and a tour.
The ministry is located across from the Ramada Inn at 12902 Front Beach Road on Panama City Beach.
Included among the club activities are:
Worship Services
Dress Making
Lapidary
Photography
Pine Needle Weaving
Quilting
Quilling
Social Events
Card Games,
Bridge, Euchre, Pinochle, Cribbage
Bridge Lessons
Woodcarving
Potato Art
Stained Glass
Dance Band
Darts
Shuffleboard
Choir
Bible Study
Drama
Birdwatching
Kitchen band
Writers Workshop
Tatting
Stitchery
Crochet
Dancing-line, ballroom,square dancing
Bowling
Decoupage
Painting
Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil
Glee Club
Barbershop Chorus
Music Classes
Horticulture
Petal Porcelain
ALL Classes and Activities available to Members of the Snowbird Club with the only additional cost for materials
31 Aralık 2012 Pazartesi
Zoo World's New Year's Treat for Animals
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http://www.wjhg.com/home/headlines/112755369.html
Zoo World's New Year's Treat For Animals
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Donated Christmas trees were covered with peanut butter, cheerios, and fruit roll ups as ornaments.
Presents were even put under the tree for animals to un-wrap and play with
Zoo World officials say that the purpose of doing this is to enrich the animals both mentally and physically.
Stephanie Willard, the director of education at Zoo World says that each year they always put donated Christmas trees in exhibits for animals to play with, but this year they're making it special.
"What we do usually is people donate trees and we'll throw them in and let the animals play with them. Big animals like lions and tigers like to rub on them to get the smells. Today, we're actually going to do some decorating and put some extra little treats on them," said Willard.
Zoo World is always in need of enrichment items for the animals such as buckets, colognes, cereal, and Christmas trees when they're available.
Posted: 6:02 PM Jan 1, 2011
Reporter: Sandra Osborne
Zoo World's New Year's Treat For Animals
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Donated Christmas trees were covered with peanut butter, cheerios, and fruit roll ups as ornaments.
Presents were even put under the tree for animals to un-wrap and play with
Zoo World officials say that the purpose of doing this is to enrich the animals both mentally and physically.
Stephanie Willard, the director of education at Zoo World says that each year they always put donated Christmas trees in exhibits for animals to play with, but this year they're making it special.
"What we do usually is people donate trees and we'll throw them in and let the animals play with them. Big animals like lions and tigers like to rub on them to get the smells. Today, we're actually going to do some decorating and put some extra little treats on them," said Willard.
Zoo World is always in need of enrichment items for the animals such as buckets, colognes, cereal, and Christmas trees when they're available.
Posted: 6:02 PM Jan 1, 2011
Reporter: Sandra Osborne
27 Aralık 2012 Perşembe
Zoo World's New Year's Treat for Animals
To contact us Click HERE
http://www.wjhg.com/home/headlines/112755369.html
Zoo World's New Year's Treat For Animals
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Donated Christmas trees were covered with peanut butter, cheerios, and fruit roll ups as ornaments.
Presents were even put under the tree for animals to un-wrap and play with
Zoo World officials say that the purpose of doing this is to enrich the animals both mentally and physically.
Stephanie Willard, the director of education at Zoo World says that each year they always put donated Christmas trees in exhibits for animals to play with, but this year they're making it special.
"What we do usually is people donate trees and we'll throw them in and let the animals play with them. Big animals like lions and tigers like to rub on them to get the smells. Today, we're actually going to do some decorating and put some extra little treats on them," said Willard.
Zoo World is always in need of enrichment items for the animals such as buckets, colognes, cereal, and Christmas trees when they're available.
Posted: 6:02 PM Jan 1, 2011
Reporter: Sandra Osborne
Zoo World's New Year's Treat For Animals
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Donated Christmas trees were covered with peanut butter, cheerios, and fruit roll ups as ornaments.
Presents were even put under the tree for animals to un-wrap and play with
Zoo World officials say that the purpose of doing this is to enrich the animals both mentally and physically.
Stephanie Willard, the director of education at Zoo World says that each year they always put donated Christmas trees in exhibits for animals to play with, but this year they're making it special.
"What we do usually is people donate trees and we'll throw them in and let the animals play with them. Big animals like lions and tigers like to rub on them to get the smells. Today, we're actually going to do some decorating and put some extra little treats on them," said Willard.
Zoo World is always in need of enrichment items for the animals such as buckets, colognes, cereal, and Christmas trees when they're available.
Posted: 6:02 PM Jan 1, 2011
Reporter: Sandra Osborne
Election Information
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The last day to register as a candidate for the 2 Owner Board of Directors positions was December 11th. Ballots and other information will be mailed to eligible Owners on of before January 4, 2013.
Votes may be cast up until the 10 a.m. opening of the Annual General Meeting on January 19, 2013, at the Woodlawn Methodist Church, 219 Alf Coleman Road, Panama City Bch.
The 3 candidates for the 2 open Owner Board positions are: Bill Harris #708*, Barbara Simmons #802 and Len DiGiacomo #616.
14 units have no voting rights, additionally, 4 are 'owned' by the Association and can not be voted and approx 3-4 are owned by banks or mortgage companies and these units are not likely to cast any votes.
So there are probably 90 units, of the 112, which could reasonably be expected to cast votes in the 2013 election. The most votes ever cast for a candidate was 22 (happened twice) and the least number was 0 (from memory this happened 4 times to candidates).
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* Note: The author of this blog is a candidate for the BOD in 2013
The last day to register as a candidate for the 2 Owner Board of Directors positions was December 11th. Ballots and other information will be mailed to eligible Owners on of before January 4, 2013. Votes may be cast up until the 10 a.m. opening of the Annual General Meeting on January 19, 2013, at the Woodlawn Methodist Church, 219 Alf Coleman Road, Panama City Bch.
The 3 candidates for the 2 open Owner Board positions are: Bill Harris #708*, Barbara Simmons #802 and Len DiGiacomo #616.
14 units have no voting rights, additionally, 4 are 'owned' by the Association and can not be voted and approx 3-4 are owned by banks or mortgage companies and these units are not likely to cast any votes.
So there are probably 90 units, of the 112, which could reasonably be expected to cast votes in the 2013 election. The most votes ever cast for a candidate was 22 (happened twice) and the least number was 0 (from memory this happened 4 times to candidates).
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* Note: The author of this blog is a candidate for the BOD in 2013
Just FYI if you are planning way way ahead-
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The next AGM is set for Jan 19th, but if you are interested, the date for the 'following' AGM, is now set as Sat. Dec. 13, 2013.
This goes back to how we originally set Annual General Meetings, they were held in the first or middle of December. It only changed because the then Board of Directors got very sloppy when planning for our 'Turnover' election and missed the time frame for announcing the AGM for that year, by the time they noticed they were past the notification date for an early/mid December meeting and the meeting had to go into January, then the next one (the coming meeting) was also set for January.
Now we are going back to how it was done previously and probably all our coming AGM's will be in early or mid December with a BOD meeting following it.
This goes back to how we originally set Annual General Meetings, they were held in the first or middle of December. It only changed because the then Board of Directors got very sloppy when planning for our 'Turnover' election and missed the time frame for announcing the AGM for that year, by the time they noticed they were past the notification date for an early/mid December meeting and the meeting had to go into January, then the next one (the coming meeting) was also set for January.
Now we are going back to how it was done previously and probably all our coming AGM's will be in early or mid December with a BOD meeting following it.
UPDATE: 23rd Street Wal Mart opens Wed. Jan. 23rd
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"The doors open at 8 a.m. Jan. 23," said Wal Mart Manager Cobb said. "We are expecting huge crowds. The community response has been awesome."
"We actually took possession of the contractor on Dec. 10," he said. "We just finished putting in the fixtures and we are getting in the nonperishable items. It takes about a month to stock" a supercenter Cobb said the former store on 23rd was a "division one store," which was a "general merchandise" store but "This is a Supercenter and this has a bakery, a deli and an area for frozen foods and dairy," he said. Package liquor also will be available. "This is a 99 percent new building,"
About 250 associates already have been hired to work at the Panama City store, but the company would look to hire about 25 more people, Cobb said.
Cobb said the Workforce Center at 625 U.S. 231 is now looking for applicants for the upcoming Wal-Mart at Pier Park, which is under construction across from Target. Applicants for either Wal-Mart also can apply online at careers.walmart.com.
The old Wal-Mart on 23rd Street is being reopened on 1/23/12 as a Super Center with 265 associates for the expanded store, which will have household, clothing items and groceries, including fresh produce, meat and deli items. There will also be a garden center.
The reopened store has expanded to include the next door Fashion Bug store.
The Wal-Mart store has opened a temporary hiring center at the Workforce Center, 625 Hwy 231, open 8-5 Mon-Fri. Applications can also be submitted online at: www.careers.walmart.com
Most of the new associates will start work in December to prep the store for its 2013 grand opening. The store manager is Tim Cobb.
The old Wal-Mart, which opened in 1987, was replaced by the large Lynn Haven store which was at the time the 4th largest Wal-Mart in the country.
The Panama City Wal-Mart opened at 513 W. 23rd St. and it was closed in October 2009. The city lost out on about $500,000 annually in revenue from sales taxes.There are also locations in Callaway and Panama City Beach, and another Panama City Beach location is under construction near Pier Park just 3/4 of a mile from Nautilus Cove.
Addl. details at: http://www.newsherald.com/news/business/wal-mart-on-23rd-prepares-to-open-1.70091?tc=cr and also
http://www.newsherald.com/news/business/panama-city-wal-mart-opening-in-january-1.67011?tc=cr
"The doors open at 8 a.m. Jan. 23," said Wal Mart Manager Cobb said. "We are expecting huge crowds. The community response has been awesome.""We actually took possession of the contractor on Dec. 10," he said. "We just finished putting in the fixtures and we are getting in the nonperishable items. It takes about a month to stock" a supercenter Cobb said the former store on 23rd was a "division one store," which was a "general merchandise" store but "This is a Supercenter and this has a bakery, a deli and an area for frozen foods and dairy," he said. Package liquor also will be available. "This is a 99 percent new building,"
About 250 associates already have been hired to work at the Panama City store, but the company would look to hire about 25 more people, Cobb said.
Cobb said the Workforce Center at 625 U.S. 231 is now looking for applicants for the upcoming Wal-Mart at Pier Park, which is under construction across from Target. Applicants for either Wal-Mart also can apply online at careers.walmart.com.
The old Wal-Mart on 23rd Street is being reopened on 1/23/12 as a Super Center with 265 associates for the expanded store, which will have household, clothing items and groceries, including fresh produce, meat and deli items. There will also be a garden center.
The reopened store has expanded to include the next door Fashion Bug store.
The Wal-Mart store has opened a temporary hiring center at the Workforce Center, 625 Hwy 231, open 8-5 Mon-Fri. Applications can also be submitted online at: www.careers.walmart.com
Most of the new associates will start work in December to prep the store for its 2013 grand opening. The store manager is Tim Cobb.
The old Wal-Mart, which opened in 1987, was replaced by the large Lynn Haven store which was at the time the 4th largest Wal-Mart in the country.The Panama City Wal-Mart opened at 513 W. 23rd St. and it was closed in October 2009. The city lost out on about $500,000 annually in revenue from sales taxes.There are also locations in Callaway and Panama City Beach, and another Panama City Beach location is under construction near Pier Park just 3/4 of a mile from Nautilus Cove.
Addl. details at: http://www.newsherald.com/news/business/wal-mart-on-23rd-prepares-to-open-1.70091?tc=cr and also
http://www.newsherald.com/news/business/panama-city-wal-mart-opening-in-january-1.67011?tc=cr
Information From the Office:
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Beginning Dec. 31, 2012, Nautilus Cove Condominiums will no longer have a Courtesy Officer to respond to complaints or other issues. The current telephone number will be inactive at that time.
Please call the Panama City Beach Police Department with any issues that might need police intervention or attention. Otherwise, contact the office with your concerns.
The individual gate codes are also be eliminated, and a new gate code will be issued at the beginning of each month. Beginning Jan. 2, the gate code will be #5287 for the month of January.
In the next few days, your old gates codes will be removed from the system. In there interim, you may use #1776.
When the new pedestrian gate is installed at the back of the property, hopefully within the next few weeks, it will use the same code as the front gate, and the code will change monthly as well.
If you have someone other than yourself living in your condo, please make them aware of these changes as well. We will send an email out each month as the gate codes changes, but it is the responsibility of the owners and renters to insure that they have the proper gate code.
Gate Code Change/Courtesy Officer Change
Dear Owners and Residents;Beginning Dec. 31, 2012, Nautilus Cove Condominiums will no longer have a Courtesy Officer to respond to complaints or other issues. The current telephone number will be inactive at that time.
Please call the Panama City Beach Police Department with any issues that might need police intervention or attention. Otherwise, contact the office with your concerns.
The individual gate codes are also be eliminated, and a new gate code will be issued at the beginning of each month. Beginning Jan. 2, the gate code will be #5287 for the month of January.
In the next few days, your old gates codes will be removed from the system. In there interim, you may use #1776.
When the new pedestrian gate is installed at the back of the property, hopefully within the next few weeks, it will use the same code as the front gate, and the code will change monthly as well.
If you have someone other than yourself living in your condo, please make them aware of these changes as well. We will send an email out each month as the gate codes changes, but it is the responsibility of the owners and renters to insure that they have the proper gate code.
20 Aralık 2012 Perşembe
#102 has new Owner
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A month ago the Troncale unit #102 was sold for $99,000 to Olin H. Skinner of Gainsville, Ga.
The 4/3 was originally bought 12/18/06 by Kyle McKendree for $184,900, it was forclosed and then purchased by Ms Troncale for $90,000 on 3/28/11.
Even considering realtor charges, Ms. Troncale may be the only Owner here to make a few bucks on a condo sale at NCC in the last few years. Ms. Troncale served on the Board for 9 months before the sale.
The 4/3 was originally bought 12/18/06 by Kyle McKendree for $184,900, it was forclosed and then purchased by Ms Troncale for $90,000 on 3/28/11.
Even considering realtor charges, Ms. Troncale may be the only Owner here to make a few bucks on a condo sale at NCC in the last few years. Ms. Troncale served on the Board for 9 months before the sale.
23rd Street Wal Mart opens Wed. Jan. 23rd
To contact us Click HERE
The old Wal-Mart on 23rd Street is being reopened on 1/23/12 as a Super Center with 265 associates for the expanded store, which will have household, clothing items and groceries, including fresh produce, meat and deli items. There will also be a garden center.
The reopened store has expanded to include the next door Fashion Bug store.
The Wal-Mart store has opened a temporary hiring center at the Workforce Center, 625 Hwy 231, open 8-5 Mon-Fri. Applications can also be submitted online at: www.careers.walmart.com
Most of the new associates will start work in December to prep the store for its 2013 grand opening. The store manager is Tim Cobb.
The old Wal-Mart, which opened in 1987, was replaced by the large Lynn Haven store which was at the time the 4th largest Wal-Mart in the country.
The Panama City Wal-Mart opened at 513 W. 23rd St. and it was closed in October 2009. The city lost out on about $500,000 annually in revenue from sales taxes.There are also locations in Callaway and Panama City Beach, and another Panama City Beach location is under construction near Pier Park just 3/4 of a mile from Nautilus Cove.
Addl. details at:
http://www.newsherald.com/news/business/panama-city-wal-mart-opening-in-january-1.67011?tc=cr
The old Wal-Mart on 23rd Street is being reopened on 1/23/12 as a Super Center with 265 associates for the expanded store, which will have household, clothing items and groceries, including fresh produce, meat and deli items. There will also be a garden center.
The reopened store has expanded to include the next door Fashion Bug store.
The Wal-Mart store has opened a temporary hiring center at the Workforce Center, 625 Hwy 231, open 8-5 Mon-Fri. Applications can also be submitted online at: www.careers.walmart.com
Most of the new associates will start work in December to prep the store for its 2013 grand opening. The store manager is Tim Cobb.
The old Wal-Mart, which opened in 1987, was replaced by the large Lynn Haven store which was at the time the 4th largest Wal-Mart in the country.The Panama City Wal-Mart opened at 513 W. 23rd St. and it was closed in October 2009. The city lost out on about $500,000 annually in revenue from sales taxes.There are also locations in Callaway and Panama City Beach, and another Panama City Beach location is under construction near Pier Park just 3/4 of a mile from Nautilus Cove.
Addl. details at:
http://www.newsherald.com/news/business/panama-city-wal-mart-opening-in-january-1.67011?tc=cr
Why haven't we gotten rid of Concord Mis-Management!
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I have moved this 11/1/12 post up to the top of the blog FYI. I am running for the 2013 Board and one of the 3 major things I want to get done is to get rid of Concord as our management firm. Of course this depends on having a second likeminded Owner on the Board, without that then we will probably be stuck with another 3 year contract for the poor service that Concord provides
I would also point out that just prior to our Owners getting the 2nd member on the Board (ie: Turnover) the Developer controlled Board gave Concord this 3 year contract when all prior such contracts had been for one year. At this Board meeting they also gave to the Developer prime office space in our Clubhouse with no requirement they pay anything for upkeep.
We really got screwed by the Developer and Concord. We are stuck with the Developer but we can sure get rid of Concord!
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First some info about who Concord Management, Ltd 'is', and this comes right from their own public information: Concord is one of 4 companies who work together to build and manage properties which are either apartment or condo complexes. Three firms work to build them and Concord then manages them. About 160 of them presently in 7 states with approximately 32-34,000 units in total.
See: http://www.atlantichousing.com/ourteam.html
Drop by these blog sites for more information on Concord Mis-Management:
http://concordsucks.blogspot.com/
http://northbridgesucks.blogspot.com/
http://concordmanagementltd.blogspot.com/
http://stoneharborsucks.blogspot.com/
http://nautiluscondosrules.blogspot.com/
In terms of size, Concord is insignificant in the property management area. A firm that had put in a 24 page plan for managing our community was international and manages over one million units. Until I approached them for information they had never heard of Concord. You can see their 2 year old proposal at the below direct link. This firm or a similar professional firm should be managing our condo. See their proposal at: http://nccmanagementcompany.blogspot.com also see: http://happiercondos.com/index.html
Here is additional information FYI:
Did you ever wonder why we are a condo? I have and I still don't know what happened as this was always intended to be a apartment rental community and various loans were taken out on that basis.
Both our sister community in PCB, Stone Harbor and NCC were intended as 'affordable housing on the beach'. We were intended to be low income housing for workers at the hotels, resorts and posh condos in Panama City Beach.
Somewhere along the line the developer decided to make the complex into a condominium, however, with the lack of sales and with 56 unsold units remaining the developer seems to have gone back to the idea of being an apartment complex and is renting out those unsold units and now 112 Owners find themselves owning units in a low income housing complex. Welcome to Nautilus Cove Apartments! Details at: http://nautiluscondosrules.blogspot.com/search?q=affordable+housing
Concord has NEVER had the best interests of the Owners in mind. As long as Concord is the management firm for Nautilus Cove we are still under the control of the developer.
I hope that in the next NCC election we will end up with 2 Owners on the BOD who will make sure that the contract with Concord Mis-Management will not be renewed in October of 2013.
It is time for us to have a decent management firm running this complex and not one that is an in house shill for the developer.
I have moved this 11/1/12 post up to the top of the blog FYI. I am running for the 2013 Board and one of the 3 major things I want to get done is to get rid of Concord as our management firm. Of course this depends on having a second likeminded Owner on the Board, without that then we will probably be stuck with another 3 year contract for the poor service that Concord providesI would also point out that just prior to our Owners getting the 2nd member on the Board (ie: Turnover) the Developer controlled Board gave Concord this 3 year contract when all prior such contracts had been for one year. At this Board meeting they also gave to the Developer prime office space in our Clubhouse with no requirement they pay anything for upkeep.
We really got screwed by the Developer and Concord. We are stuck with the Developer but we can sure get rid of Concord!
============================================
First some info about who Concord Management, Ltd 'is', and this comes right from their own public information: Concord is one of 4 companies who work together to build and manage properties which are either apartment or condo complexes. Three firms work to build them and Concord then manages them. About 160 of them presently in 7 states with approximately 32-34,000 units in total.
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| What do you think of Concord Management? |
Drop by these blog sites for more information on Concord Mis-Management:
http://concordsucks.blogspot.com/
http://northbridgesucks.blogspot.com/
http://concordmanagementltd.blogspot.com/
http://stoneharborsucks.blogspot.com/
http://nautiluscondosrules.blogspot.com/
In terms of size, Concord is insignificant in the property management area. A firm that had put in a 24 page plan for managing our community was international and manages over one million units. Until I approached them for information they had never heard of Concord. You can see their 2 year old proposal at the below direct link. This firm or a similar professional firm should be managing our condo. See their proposal at: http://nccmanagementcompany.blogspot.com also see: http://happiercondos.com/index.html
Here is additional information FYI:
Did you ever wonder why we are a condo? I have and I still don't know what happened as this was always intended to be a apartment rental community and various loans were taken out on that basis.
Both our sister community in PCB, Stone Harbor and NCC were intended as 'affordable housing on the beach'. We were intended to be low income housing for workers at the hotels, resorts and posh condos in Panama City Beach. Somewhere along the line the developer decided to make the complex into a condominium, however, with the lack of sales and with 56 unsold units remaining the developer seems to have gone back to the idea of being an apartment complex and is renting out those unsold units and now 112 Owners find themselves owning units in a low income housing complex. Welcome to Nautilus Cove Apartments! Details at: http://nautiluscondosrules.blogspot.com/search?q=affordable+housing
Concord has NEVER had the best interests of the Owners in mind. As long as Concord is the management firm for Nautilus Cove we are still under the control of the developer.
I hope that in the next NCC election we will end up with 2 Owners on the BOD who will make sure that the contract with Concord Mis-Management will not be renewed in October of 2013.
It is time for us to have a decent management firm running this complex and not one that is an in house shill for the developer.
Noah's Ark Snowbirds
To contact us Click HERE
CHECK OUT OUR VACATION RENTAL WEBSITE ATWWW.THE SUMMIT414.COM
WHAT
Noah's Ark Snowbirds
Where
12902 Front Beach Road
Panama City
Beach, Fla.
Email:
Noah@NoahsArkPCB.com
Contact:
850-235-7801
Visit Us Online www.noahsarkpcb.com
Snowbird Winter Rentals
Noah's Ark - Panama City Beach, Florida
The Snowbird Club sponsored by the Noah's Ark Ministry is one of the oldest in the region being founded in 1973.
Boasting some 1000 club members, winter activities are open to all winter visitors and locals. The club is led by its members, financed by it's members, and is for the recreational, social, fellowship, travel, enjoyment, and worship needs of all who participate. Facilities are provided by the Alabama West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. All of any creed or faith are welcome to participate in our daily activities.
The Member Desk is open November through March 10 a/m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. Potential club members can stop in anytime for info and a tour.
The ministry is located across from the Ramada Inn at 12902 Front Beach Road on Panama City Beach.
Included among the club activities are:
Worship Services
Dress Making
Lapidary
Photography
Pine Needle Weaving
Quilting
Quilling
Social Events
Card Games,
Bridge, Euchre, Pinochle, Cribbage
Bridge Lessons
Woodcarving
Potato Art
Stained Glass
Dance Band
Darts
Shuffleboard
Choir
Bible Study
Drama
Birdwatching
Kitchen band
Writers Workshop
Tatting
Stitchery
Crochet
Dancing-line, ballroom,square dancing
Bowling
Decoupage
Painting
Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil
Glee Club
Barbershop Chorus
Music Classes
Horticulture
Petal Porcelain
ALL Classes and Activities available to Members of the Snowbird Club with the only additional cost for materials
WHAT
Noah's Ark Snowbirds
Where
12902 Front Beach Road
Panama City
Beach, Fla.
Email:
Noah@NoahsArkPCB.com
Contact:
850-235-7801
Visit Us Online www.noahsarkpcb.com
Snowbird Winter Rentals
Noah's Ark - Panama City Beach, Florida
The Snowbird Club sponsored by the Noah's Ark Ministry is one of the oldest in the region being founded in 1973.
Boasting some 1000 club members, winter activities are open to all winter visitors and locals. The club is led by its members, financed by it's members, and is for the recreational, social, fellowship, travel, enjoyment, and worship needs of all who participate. Facilities are provided by the Alabama West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. All of any creed or faith are welcome to participate in our daily activities.
The Member Desk is open November through March 10 a/m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. Potential club members can stop in anytime for info and a tour.
The ministry is located across from the Ramada Inn at 12902 Front Beach Road on Panama City Beach.
Included among the club activities are:
Worship Services
Dress Making
Lapidary
Photography
Pine Needle Weaving
Quilting
Quilling
Social Events
Card Games,
Bridge, Euchre, Pinochle, Cribbage
Bridge Lessons
Woodcarving
Potato Art
Stained Glass
Dance Band
Darts
Shuffleboard
Choir
Bible Study
Drama
Birdwatching
Kitchen band
Writers Workshop
Tatting
Stitchery
Crochet
Dancing-line, ballroom,square dancing
Bowling
Decoupage
Painting
Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil
Glee Club
Barbershop Chorus
Music Classes
Horticulture
Petal Porcelain
ALL Classes and Activities available to Members of the Snowbird Club with the only additional cost for materials
Zoo World's New Year's Treat for Animals
To contact us Click HERE
http://www.wjhg.com/home/headlines/112755369.html
Zoo World's New Year's Treat For Animals
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Donated Christmas trees were covered with peanut butter, cheerios, and fruit roll ups as ornaments.
Presents were even put under the tree for animals to un-wrap and play with
Zoo World officials say that the purpose of doing this is to enrich the animals both mentally and physically.
Stephanie Willard, the director of education at Zoo World says that each year they always put donated Christmas trees in exhibits for animals to play with, but this year they're making it special.
"What we do usually is people donate trees and we'll throw them in and let the animals play with them. Big animals like lions and tigers like to rub on them to get the smells. Today, we're actually going to do some decorating and put some extra little treats on them," said Willard.
Zoo World is always in need of enrichment items for the animals such as buckets, colognes, cereal, and Christmas trees when they're available.
Posted: 6:02 PM Jan 1, 2011
Reporter: Sandra Osborne
Zoo World's New Year's Treat For Animals
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Donated Christmas trees were covered with peanut butter, cheerios, and fruit roll ups as ornaments.
Presents were even put under the tree for animals to un-wrap and play with
Zoo World officials say that the purpose of doing this is to enrich the animals both mentally and physically.
Stephanie Willard, the director of education at Zoo World says that each year they always put donated Christmas trees in exhibits for animals to play with, but this year they're making it special.
"What we do usually is people donate trees and we'll throw them in and let the animals play with them. Big animals like lions and tigers like to rub on them to get the smells. Today, we're actually going to do some decorating and put some extra little treats on them," said Willard.
Zoo World is always in need of enrichment items for the animals such as buckets, colognes, cereal, and Christmas trees when they're available.
Posted: 6:02 PM Jan 1, 2011
Reporter: Sandra Osborne
16 Aralık 2012 Pazar
An 'in house' CAM or another Management Firm?
To contact us Click HERE
There has been some minor interest in using an 'in house' CAM and Maintenance people rather than getting a replacement management firm to step in for Concord. I inquired of Continental on this issue and here is the reply I got from them:
"There are several reasons why a community should choose a management company like The Continental Group.
First off, I will argue the savings and here’s why: there is no way that a single community, regardless of its size, can bring the resources, buying power and “clout” to the table as Continental can.
We have the resources of 700+ CAM’s statewide and 31 CAM’s that work out of our Miramar Beach Regional Office. The Certified Vendor Program that we have incorporated assures communities that ALL vendors are licensed, insured and provide the BEST customer service or they are off the program. Our CAM’s are the highest trained and experienced in the industry and we hire only the best of the best.
Our ValueEngineering program will give Nautilus Cove National Account buying privileges with companies such as Waste Management, Otis, AmSan to bring BETTER PRICING to your association. Just last year, we were able to save our associations millions of dollars using these vendors.
If NCC were to hire a CAM at $50,000 per year, you would have to still pay the payroll taxes and any expenses related to that position. These expenses may include major medical insurance, additional liability insurance, uniforms, cell phones, radios, drug testing, criminal background checking, etc. All of these costs are borne by Continental PLUS reducing your expenses with the National Account program.
One of the first things we would do for NCC is to bring in our team of insurance professionals to review and analyze your insurance program. If we cannot reduce your premium by as much as 15%, reduce your deductable while increasing your coverage, I would be very surprised. We just saved Destin Yacht Club $22,000 in insurance premiums and they only have 48 units. Imagine how much in savings there may be at NCC. The Board at The Breakers of Fort Walton Beach was self managed for 25 years. They hired us beginning October 1, 2011 and will tell you that we have saved them in excess of $100,000.00 per year.
Now, if you/they still believe that you can save money by being self managed, then there is no convincing you. We have the best program and our growth will verify that fact.
We would love to spend some time with your Board. If they will take the time, I will show them our program and complete a Cost Savings Analysis and show them here we can save them money."
Nearly two years ago this firm provided a 24 page proposal for representing our condo, it is available at: http://nccmanagementcompany.blogspot.com/.
I do not believe we would save any money going 'in house' as any savings there would be eaten up with higher costs for our condo insurance and contracts with suppliers. We would not be spending more money with another firm than we spent with Concord, we would just be getting a lot better service. I did some additional research and found other info:
Hiring (and Firing) A Property Management Company, at this link:
http://www.condo-owner.com/article/hiring-and-firing-a-property-management-company/
also these 2 sites: http://www.hoa-condoblog.com/JBBlog42712.html
http://www.allpropertymanagement.com/faq/hiring-a-property-manager_c7.html
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What should the 2013 BOD Do?
1) Keep separate the duties of the Board from those of the Condo 'Officers'. The 3 member BOD should not hold all 7 offices. The Board has the overall responsibility for the Condo (hiring Mgmt firm and lawyer, approving expenditures, electing the Officers, budget etc) but the 'Officers' see to the day to day running of the condo. More Owner participation is necessary and this should not be limited to just 3 people (1 of which represents the Developer).
3) Change the Association attorney, the one we have now really works for the Developer.
"There are several reasons why a community should choose a management company like The Continental Group.
First off, I will argue the savings and here’s why: there is no way that a single community, regardless of its size, can bring the resources, buying power and “clout” to the table as Continental can.
We have the resources of 700+ CAM’s statewide and 31 CAM’s that work out of our Miramar Beach Regional Office. The Certified Vendor Program that we have incorporated assures communities that ALL vendors are licensed, insured and provide the BEST customer service or they are off the program. Our CAM’s are the highest trained and experienced in the industry and we hire only the best of the best.
Our ValueEngineering program will give Nautilus Cove National Account buying privileges with companies such as Waste Management, Otis, AmSan to bring BETTER PRICING to your association. Just last year, we were able to save our associations millions of dollars using these vendors.
If NCC were to hire a CAM at $50,000 per year, you would have to still pay the payroll taxes and any expenses related to that position. These expenses may include major medical insurance, additional liability insurance, uniforms, cell phones, radios, drug testing, criminal background checking, etc. All of these costs are borne by Continental PLUS reducing your expenses with the National Account program.
One of the first things we would do for NCC is to bring in our team of insurance professionals to review and analyze your insurance program. If we cannot reduce your premium by as much as 15%, reduce your deductable while increasing your coverage, I would be very surprised. We just saved Destin Yacht Club $22,000 in insurance premiums and they only have 48 units. Imagine how much in savings there may be at NCC. The Board at The Breakers of Fort Walton Beach was self managed for 25 years. They hired us beginning October 1, 2011 and will tell you that we have saved them in excess of $100,000.00 per year.
Now, if you/they still believe that you can save money by being self managed, then there is no convincing you. We have the best program and our growth will verify that fact.
We would love to spend some time with your Board. If they will take the time, I will show them our program and complete a Cost Savings Analysis and show them here we can save them money."
Nearly two years ago this firm provided a 24 page proposal for representing our condo, it is available at: http://nccmanagementcompany.blogspot.com/.
I do not believe we would save any money going 'in house' as any savings there would be eaten up with higher costs for our condo insurance and contracts with suppliers. We would not be spending more money with another firm than we spent with Concord, we would just be getting a lot better service. I did some additional research and found other info:
Hiring (and Firing) A Property Management Company, at this link:
http://www.condo-owner.com/article/hiring-and-firing-a-property-management-company/
also these 2 sites: http://www.hoa-condoblog.com/JBBlog42712.html
http://www.allpropertymanagement.com/faq/hiring-a-property-manager_c7.html
==================================================
What should the 2013 BOD Do?
1) Keep separate the duties of the Board from those of the Condo 'Officers'. The 3 member BOD should not hold all 7 offices. The Board has the overall responsibility for the Condo (hiring Mgmt firm and lawyer, approving expenditures, electing the Officers, budget etc) but the 'Officers' see to the day to day running of the condo. More Owner participation is necessary and this should not be limited to just 3 people (1 of which represents the Developer).
3) Change the Association attorney, the one we have now really works for the Developer.
Only 1 in 6 condos are Owner occupied at Nautilus Cove
To contact us Click HERE
Out of 168 condos only 27 have a 'homeowners exemption', that is 16% of the units and it has held at this level for the last year. Some new registrations come on and others, through foreclosures or move aways are subtracted. It is difficult to get a firm fix on this as the wildcard in the deck is the surge in 'lis pendens' (in foreclosures) which leaves some units empty for long periods.
There is a growing trend for buyers to pick up bank foreclosures/short sales at rock bottom prices and then rent them out as income producing properties. This works out fine if you purchase at 45-50% of the original sale price and you can make some money renting out such units. It dosen't work out nearly as well for those owners who paid full price before the housing bubble burst. The $800-1,000 they bring in monthly might not even be enough to pay the mortgage each month, let alone the condo fees, taxes and insurance.
So those who purchased here thinking they would be living in a community of other owners and enjoying retirement have found that they are owners in an apartment complex. Not really what they had in mind in 2005-08 when they decided to buy here. New owners will continue to replace old owners and the complex will probably continue to be about 80% rentals. The 'good news' is: we won't have to rent a hall for the Annual General Meetings, we can just have them in the clubhouse.
Out of 168 condos only 27 have a 'homeowners exemption', that is 16% of the units and it has held at this level for the last year. Some new registrations come on and others, through foreclosures or move aways are subtracted. It is difficult to get a firm fix on this as the wildcard in the deck is the surge in 'lis pendens' (in foreclosures) which leaves some units empty for long periods.There is a growing trend for buyers to pick up bank foreclosures/short sales at rock bottom prices and then rent them out as income producing properties. This works out fine if you purchase at 45-50% of the original sale price and you can make some money renting out such units. It dosen't work out nearly as well for those owners who paid full price before the housing bubble burst. The $800-1,000 they bring in monthly might not even be enough to pay the mortgage each month, let alone the condo fees, taxes and insurance.
So those who purchased here thinking they would be living in a community of other owners and enjoying retirement have found that they are owners in an apartment complex. Not really what they had in mind in 2005-08 when they decided to buy here. New owners will continue to replace old owners and the complex will probably continue to be about 80% rentals. The 'good news' is: we won't have to rent a hall for the Annual General Meetings, we can just have them in the clubhouse.
Who will be residents at Nautilus Cove in the coming years?
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Our new crop of owners will come via buying foreclosed units, some short sales and now and then via a direct purchase from an Owner.
Those Owners who purchased here 2005-2009, before the realty bubble burst, paid what is now seen to be 'top dollar' for their units. Today's sale prices are 40-55% of the old developer prices and those still owning condos here from purchases at the old prices are getting to be fewer in number each quarter.
Keeping a condo purchased for top dollar is just not an economically viable situation for many of the old Owners.
If you have a mortgage you will be paying several hundred dollars a month more for it than you could rent the same unit for, and as a renter you would pay no taxes or quarterly dues. So some are leave Ownership here for rental housing.
Those who retain the unit and rent it out find that it is not possible to make enough to equal what they pay in mortgage, taxes and dues. Each month this group goes a bit further in the hole for units whose prices won't get back to their original purchase price for 15-20 years.
Increasingly, underwater Owners are trying for an authorized short sale but some simply stop paying both their mortgages and the condo dues, pack up and leave and others just wait until they are foreclosed on and evicted.
Those who paid cash for a unit are in the worst shape, they can't just mail in the keys and depart. Either they keep the unit and live in it or they have to sell and match the steeply discounted prices of the foreclosures and the newly discounted Developer prices for their 56 unsold units.
Our new crop of owners will come via buying foreclosed units, some short sales and now and then via a direct purchase from an Owner.Those Owners who purchased here 2005-2009, before the realty bubble burst, paid what is now seen to be 'top dollar' for their units. Today's sale prices are 40-55% of the old developer prices and those still owning condos here from purchases at the old prices are getting to be fewer in number each quarter.
Keeping a condo purchased for top dollar is just not an economically viable situation for many of the old Owners.
If you have a mortgage you will be paying several hundred dollars a month more for it than you could rent the same unit for, and as a renter you would pay no taxes or quarterly dues. So some are leave Ownership here for rental housing.
Those who retain the unit and rent it out find that it is not possible to make enough to equal what they pay in mortgage, taxes and dues. Each month this group goes a bit further in the hole for units whose prices won't get back to their original purchase price for 15-20 years.
Increasingly, underwater Owners are trying for an authorized short sale but some simply stop paying both their mortgages and the condo dues, pack up and leave and others just wait until they are foreclosed on and evicted.
Those who paid cash for a unit are in the worst shape, they can't just mail in the keys and depart. Either they keep the unit and live in it or they have to sell and match the steeply discounted prices of the foreclosures and the newly discounted Developer prices for their 56 unsold units.
Noah's Ark Snowbirds
To contact us Click HERE
CHECK OUT OUR VACATION RENTAL WEBSITE ATWWW.THE SUMMIT414.COM
WHAT
Noah's Ark Snowbirds
Where
12902 Front Beach Road
Panama City
Beach, Fla.
Email:
Noah@NoahsArkPCB.com
Contact:
850-235-7801
Visit Us Online www.noahsarkpcb.com
Snowbird Winter Rentals
Noah's Ark - Panama City Beach, Florida
The Snowbird Club sponsored by the Noah's Ark Ministry is one of the oldest in the region being founded in 1973.
Boasting some 1000 club members, winter activities are open to all winter visitors and locals. The club is led by its members, financed by it's members, and is for the recreational, social, fellowship, travel, enjoyment, and worship needs of all who participate. Facilities are provided by the Alabama West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. All of any creed or faith are welcome to participate in our daily activities.
The Member Desk is open November through March 10 a/m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. Potential club members can stop in anytime for info and a tour.
The ministry is located across from the Ramada Inn at 12902 Front Beach Road on Panama City Beach.
Included among the club activities are:
Worship Services
Dress Making
Lapidary
Photography
Pine Needle Weaving
Quilting
Quilling
Social Events
Card Games,
Bridge, Euchre, Pinochle, Cribbage
Bridge Lessons
Woodcarving
Potato Art
Stained Glass
Dance Band
Darts
Shuffleboard
Choir
Bible Study
Drama
Birdwatching
Kitchen band
Writers Workshop
Tatting
Stitchery
Crochet
Dancing-line, ballroom,square dancing
Bowling
Decoupage
Painting
Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil
Glee Club
Barbershop Chorus
Music Classes
Horticulture
Petal Porcelain
ALL Classes and Activities available to Members of the Snowbird Club with the only additional cost for materials
WHAT
Noah's Ark Snowbirds
Where
12902 Front Beach Road
Panama City
Beach, Fla.
Email:
Noah@NoahsArkPCB.com
Contact:
850-235-7801
Visit Us Online www.noahsarkpcb.com
Snowbird Winter Rentals
Noah's Ark - Panama City Beach, Florida
The Snowbird Club sponsored by the Noah's Ark Ministry is one of the oldest in the region being founded in 1973.
Boasting some 1000 club members, winter activities are open to all winter visitors and locals. The club is led by its members, financed by it's members, and is for the recreational, social, fellowship, travel, enjoyment, and worship needs of all who participate. Facilities are provided by the Alabama West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. All of any creed or faith are welcome to participate in our daily activities.
The Member Desk is open November through March 10 a/m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. Potential club members can stop in anytime for info and a tour.
The ministry is located across from the Ramada Inn at 12902 Front Beach Road on Panama City Beach.
Included among the club activities are:
Worship Services
Dress Making
Lapidary
Photography
Pine Needle Weaving
Quilting
Quilling
Social Events
Card Games,
Bridge, Euchre, Pinochle, Cribbage
Bridge Lessons
Woodcarving
Potato Art
Stained Glass
Dance Band
Darts
Shuffleboard
Choir
Bible Study
Drama
Birdwatching
Kitchen band
Writers Workshop
Tatting
Stitchery
Crochet
Dancing-line, ballroom,square dancing
Bowling
Decoupage
Painting
Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil
Glee Club
Barbershop Chorus
Music Classes
Horticulture
Petal Porcelain
ALL Classes and Activities available to Members of the Snowbird Club with the only additional cost for materials
Zoo World's New Year's Treat for Animals
To contact us Click HERE
http://www.wjhg.com/home/headlines/112755369.html
Zoo World's New Year's Treat For Animals
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Donated Christmas trees were covered with peanut butter, cheerios, and fruit roll ups as ornaments.
Presents were even put under the tree for animals to un-wrap and play with
Zoo World officials say that the purpose of doing this is to enrich the animals both mentally and physically.
Stephanie Willard, the director of education at Zoo World says that each year they always put donated Christmas trees in exhibits for animals to play with, but this year they're making it special.
"What we do usually is people donate trees and we'll throw them in and let the animals play with them. Big animals like lions and tigers like to rub on them to get the smells. Today, we're actually going to do some decorating and put some extra little treats on them," said Willard.
Zoo World is always in need of enrichment items for the animals such as buckets, colognes, cereal, and Christmas trees when they're available.
Posted: 6:02 PM Jan 1, 2011
Reporter: Sandra Osborne
Zoo World's New Year's Treat For Animals
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Donated Christmas trees were covered with peanut butter, cheerios, and fruit roll ups as ornaments.
Presents were even put under the tree for animals to un-wrap and play with
Zoo World officials say that the purpose of doing this is to enrich the animals both mentally and physically.
Stephanie Willard, the director of education at Zoo World says that each year they always put donated Christmas trees in exhibits for animals to play with, but this year they're making it special.
"What we do usually is people donate trees and we'll throw them in and let the animals play with them. Big animals like lions and tigers like to rub on them to get the smells. Today, we're actually going to do some decorating and put some extra little treats on them," said Willard.
Zoo World is always in need of enrichment items for the animals such as buckets, colognes, cereal, and Christmas trees when they're available.
Posted: 6:02 PM Jan 1, 2011
Reporter: Sandra Osborne
12 Aralık 2012 Çarşamba
An 'in house' CAM or another Management Firm?
To contact us Click HERE
There has been some minor interest in using an 'in house' CAM and Maintenance people rather than getting a replacement management firm to step in for Concord. I inquired of Continental on this issue and here is the reply I got from them:
"There are several reasons why a community should choose a management company like The Continental Group.
First off, I will argue the savings and here’s why: there is no way that a single community, regardless of its size, can bring the resources, buying power and “clout” to the table as Continental can.
We have the resources of 700+ CAM’s statewide and 31 CAM’s that work out of our Miramar Beach Regional Office. The Certified Vendor Program that we have incorporated assures communities that ALL vendors are licensed, insured and provide the BEST customer service or they are off the program. Our CAM’s are the highest trained and experienced in the industry and we hire only the best of the best.
Our ValueEngineering program will give Nautilus Cove National Account buying privileges with companies such as Waste Management, Otis, AmSan to bring BETTER PRICING to your association. Just last year, we were able to save our associations millions of dollars using these vendors.
If NCC were to hire a CAM at $50,000 per year, you would have to still pay the payroll taxes and any expenses related to that position. These expenses may include major medical insurance, additional liability insurance, uniforms, cell phones, radios, drug testing, criminal background checking, etc. All of these costs are borne by Continental PLUS reducing your expenses with the National Account program.
One of the first things we would do for NCC is to bring in our team of insurance professionals to review and analyze your insurance program. If we cannot reduce your premium by as much as 15%, reduce your deductable while increasing your coverage, I would be very surprised. We just saved Destin Yacht Club $22,000 in insurance premiums and they only have 48 units. Imagine how much in savings there may be at NCC. The Board at The Breakers of Fort Walton Beach was self managed for 25 years. They hired us beginning October 1, 2011 and will tell you that we have saved them in excess of $100,000.00 per year.
Now, if you/they still believe that you can save money by being self managed, then there is no convincing you. We have the best program and our growth will verify that fact.
We would love to spend some time with your Board. If they will take the time, I will show them our program and complete a Cost Savings Analysis and show them here we can save them money."
Nearly two years ago this firm provided a 24 page proposal for representing our condo, it is available at: http://nccmanagementcompany.blogspot.com/.
I do not believe we would save any money going 'in house' as any savings there would be eaten up with higher costs for our condo insurance and contracts with suppliers. We would not be spending more money with another firm than we spent with Concord, we would just be getting a lot better service. I did some additional research and found other info:
Hiring (and Firing) A Property Management Company, at this link:
http://www.condo-owner.com/article/hiring-and-firing-a-property-management-company/
also these 2 sites: http://www.hoa-condoblog.com/JBBlog42712.html
http://www.allpropertymanagement.com/faq/hiring-a-property-manager_c7.html
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What should the 2013 BOD Do?
1) Keep separate the duties of the Board from those of the Condo 'Officers'. The 3 member BOD should not hold all 7 offices. The Board has the overall responsibility for the Condo (hiring Mgmt firm and lawyer, approving expenditures, electing the Officers, budget etc) but the 'Officers' see to the day to day running of the condo. More Owner participation is necessary and this should not be limited to just 3 people (1 of which represents the Developer).
3) Change the Association attorney, the one we have now really works for the Developer.
"There are several reasons why a community should choose a management company like The Continental Group.
First off, I will argue the savings and here’s why: there is no way that a single community, regardless of its size, can bring the resources, buying power and “clout” to the table as Continental can.
We have the resources of 700+ CAM’s statewide and 31 CAM’s that work out of our Miramar Beach Regional Office. The Certified Vendor Program that we have incorporated assures communities that ALL vendors are licensed, insured and provide the BEST customer service or they are off the program. Our CAM’s are the highest trained and experienced in the industry and we hire only the best of the best.
Our ValueEngineering program will give Nautilus Cove National Account buying privileges with companies such as Waste Management, Otis, AmSan to bring BETTER PRICING to your association. Just last year, we were able to save our associations millions of dollars using these vendors.
If NCC were to hire a CAM at $50,000 per year, you would have to still pay the payroll taxes and any expenses related to that position. These expenses may include major medical insurance, additional liability insurance, uniforms, cell phones, radios, drug testing, criminal background checking, etc. All of these costs are borne by Continental PLUS reducing your expenses with the National Account program.
One of the first things we would do for NCC is to bring in our team of insurance professionals to review and analyze your insurance program. If we cannot reduce your premium by as much as 15%, reduce your deductable while increasing your coverage, I would be very surprised. We just saved Destin Yacht Club $22,000 in insurance premiums and they only have 48 units. Imagine how much in savings there may be at NCC. The Board at The Breakers of Fort Walton Beach was self managed for 25 years. They hired us beginning October 1, 2011 and will tell you that we have saved them in excess of $100,000.00 per year.
Now, if you/they still believe that you can save money by being self managed, then there is no convincing you. We have the best program and our growth will verify that fact.
We would love to spend some time with your Board. If they will take the time, I will show them our program and complete a Cost Savings Analysis and show them here we can save them money."
Nearly two years ago this firm provided a 24 page proposal for representing our condo, it is available at: http://nccmanagementcompany.blogspot.com/.
I do not believe we would save any money going 'in house' as any savings there would be eaten up with higher costs for our condo insurance and contracts with suppliers. We would not be spending more money with another firm than we spent with Concord, we would just be getting a lot better service. I did some additional research and found other info:
Hiring (and Firing) A Property Management Company, at this link:
http://www.condo-owner.com/article/hiring-and-firing-a-property-management-company/
also these 2 sites: http://www.hoa-condoblog.com/JBBlog42712.html
http://www.allpropertymanagement.com/faq/hiring-a-property-manager_c7.html
==================================================
What should the 2013 BOD Do?
1) Keep separate the duties of the Board from those of the Condo 'Officers'. The 3 member BOD should not hold all 7 offices. The Board has the overall responsibility for the Condo (hiring Mgmt firm and lawyer, approving expenditures, electing the Officers, budget etc) but the 'Officers' see to the day to day running of the condo. More Owner participation is necessary and this should not be limited to just 3 people (1 of which represents the Developer).
3) Change the Association attorney, the one we have now really works for the Developer.
Info from the Office:
To contact us Click HERE
Dear Owners and Residents:
In an effort to provide a more secure complex, the Board of Directors has instructed that there be one gate code assigned to the entrance gate, and that it be changed on the first day of each month.
During the next two weeks, the individual codes that owners and residents have been assigned will be phased out of the system. If your code is no longer working, please use #1776 as the interim code.
We will be issuing the codes each month through email, but it is the owners' and residents' responsibility to insure that they have the updated code for themselves, their families and roommates.
Gate cards and gate remotes may continue to be used as normal.
We appreciate your cooperation during this transition period!
Bus Area Issue
Our resident children have been doing a great job using the front pedestrian gate when they are going to and from the bus. Please let them know we appreciate them doing their part in helping to keep them safe from the traffic areas!
Pedestrian Gate
The process to install a new pedestrian gate at the back of the property is in full swing! The gate will replace the current gate that is no longer in use. It will have a keypad on each side, and the code will be changed monthly, as at the entrance gate. The two gates will use the same code each month.
In the meantime, please advise your children (those who have school-age children) to refrain from climbing over the fence at the back of the property. This is damaging the fence structure and a child could get injured.
In an effort to provide a more secure complex, the Board of Directors has instructed that there be one gate code assigned to the entrance gate, and that it be changed on the first day of each month.
During the next two weeks, the individual codes that owners and residents have been assigned will be phased out of the system. If your code is no longer working, please use #1776 as the interim code.
We will be issuing the codes each month through email, but it is the owners' and residents' responsibility to insure that they have the updated code for themselves, their families and roommates.
Gate cards and gate remotes may continue to be used as normal.
We appreciate your cooperation during this transition period!
Bus Area Issue
Our resident children have been doing a great job using the front pedestrian gate when they are going to and from the bus. Please let them know we appreciate them doing their part in helping to keep them safe from the traffic areas!
Pedestrian Gate
The process to install a new pedestrian gate at the back of the property is in full swing! The gate will replace the current gate that is no longer in use. It will have a keypad on each side, and the code will be changed monthly, as at the entrance gate. The two gates will use the same code each month.
In the meantime, please advise your children (those who have school-age children) to refrain from climbing over the fence at the back of the property. This is damaging the fence structure and a child could get injured.
Noah's Ark Snowbirds
To contact us Click HERE
CHECK OUT OUR VACATION RENTAL WEBSITE ATWWW.THE SUMMIT414.COM
WHAT
Noah's Ark Snowbirds
Where
12902 Front Beach Road
Panama City
Beach, Fla.
Email:
Noah@NoahsArkPCB.com
Contact:
850-235-7801
Visit Us Online www.noahsarkpcb.com
Snowbird Winter Rentals
Noah's Ark - Panama City Beach, Florida
The Snowbird Club sponsored by the Noah's Ark Ministry is one of the oldest in the region being founded in 1973.
Boasting some 1000 club members, winter activities are open to all winter visitors and locals. The club is led by its members, financed by it's members, and is for the recreational, social, fellowship, travel, enjoyment, and worship needs of all who participate. Facilities are provided by the Alabama West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. All of any creed or faith are welcome to participate in our daily activities.
The Member Desk is open November through March 10 a/m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. Potential club members can stop in anytime for info and a tour.
The ministry is located across from the Ramada Inn at 12902 Front Beach Road on Panama City Beach.
Included among the club activities are:
Worship Services
Dress Making
Lapidary
Photography
Pine Needle Weaving
Quilting
Quilling
Social Events
Card Games,
Bridge, Euchre, Pinochle, Cribbage
Bridge Lessons
Woodcarving
Potato Art
Stained Glass
Dance Band
Darts
Shuffleboard
Choir
Bible Study
Drama
Birdwatching
Kitchen band
Writers Workshop
Tatting
Stitchery
Crochet
Dancing-line, ballroom,square dancing
Bowling
Decoupage
Painting
Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil
Glee Club
Barbershop Chorus
Music Classes
Horticulture
Petal Porcelain
ALL Classes and Activities available to Members of the Snowbird Club with the only additional cost for materials
WHAT
Noah's Ark Snowbirds
Where
12902 Front Beach Road
Panama City
Beach, Fla.
Email:
Noah@NoahsArkPCB.com
Contact:
850-235-7801
Visit Us Online www.noahsarkpcb.com
Snowbird Winter Rentals
Noah's Ark - Panama City Beach, Florida
The Snowbird Club sponsored by the Noah's Ark Ministry is one of the oldest in the region being founded in 1973.
Boasting some 1000 club members, winter activities are open to all winter visitors and locals. The club is led by its members, financed by it's members, and is for the recreational, social, fellowship, travel, enjoyment, and worship needs of all who participate. Facilities are provided by the Alabama West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. All of any creed or faith are welcome to participate in our daily activities.
The Member Desk is open November through March 10 a/m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. Potential club members can stop in anytime for info and a tour.
The ministry is located across from the Ramada Inn at 12902 Front Beach Road on Panama City Beach.
Included among the club activities are:
Worship Services
Dress Making
Lapidary
Photography
Pine Needle Weaving
Quilting
Quilling
Social Events
Card Games,
Bridge, Euchre, Pinochle, Cribbage
Bridge Lessons
Woodcarving
Potato Art
Stained Glass
Dance Band
Darts
Shuffleboard
Choir
Bible Study
Drama
Birdwatching
Kitchen band
Writers Workshop
Tatting
Stitchery
Crochet
Dancing-line, ballroom,square dancing
Bowling
Decoupage
Painting
Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil
Glee Club
Barbershop Chorus
Music Classes
Horticulture
Petal Porcelain
ALL Classes and Activities available to Members of the Snowbird Club with the only additional cost for materials
Zoo World's New Year's Treat for Animals
To contact us Click HERE
http://www.wjhg.com/home/headlines/112755369.html
Zoo World's New Year's Treat For Animals
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Donated Christmas trees were covered with peanut butter, cheerios, and fruit roll ups as ornaments.
Presents were even put under the tree for animals to un-wrap and play with
Zoo World officials say that the purpose of doing this is to enrich the animals both mentally and physically.
Stephanie Willard, the director of education at Zoo World says that each year they always put donated Christmas trees in exhibits for animals to play with, but this year they're making it special.
"What we do usually is people donate trees and we'll throw them in and let the animals play with them. Big animals like lions and tigers like to rub on them to get the smells. Today, we're actually going to do some decorating and put some extra little treats on them," said Willard.
Zoo World is always in need of enrichment items for the animals such as buckets, colognes, cereal, and Christmas trees when they're available.
Posted: 6:02 PM Jan 1, 2011
Reporter: Sandra Osborne
Zoo World's New Year's Treat For Animals
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Donated Christmas trees were covered with peanut butter, cheerios, and fruit roll ups as ornaments.
Presents were even put under the tree for animals to un-wrap and play with
Zoo World officials say that the purpose of doing this is to enrich the animals both mentally and physically.
Stephanie Willard, the director of education at Zoo World says that each year they always put donated Christmas trees in exhibits for animals to play with, but this year they're making it special.
"What we do usually is people donate trees and we'll throw them in and let the animals play with them. Big animals like lions and tigers like to rub on them to get the smells. Today, we're actually going to do some decorating and put some extra little treats on them," said Willard.
Zoo World is always in need of enrichment items for the animals such as buckets, colognes, cereal, and Christmas trees when they're available.
Posted: 6:02 PM Jan 1, 2011
Reporter: Sandra Osborne
11 Aralık 2012 Salı
Noah's Ark Snowbirds
To contact us Click HERE
CHECK OUT OUR VACATION RENTAL WEBSITE ATWWW.THE SUMMIT414.COM
WHAT
Noah's Ark Snowbirds
Where
12902 Front Beach Road
Panama City
Beach, Fla.
Email:
Noah@NoahsArkPCB.com
Contact:
850-235-7801
Visit Us Online www.noahsarkpcb.com
Snowbird Winter Rentals
Noah's Ark - Panama City Beach, Florida
The Snowbird Club sponsored by the Noah's Ark Ministry is one of the oldest in the region being founded in 1973.
Boasting some 1000 club members, winter activities are open to all winter visitors and locals. The club is led by its members, financed by it's members, and is for the recreational, social, fellowship, travel, enjoyment, and worship needs of all who participate. Facilities are provided by the Alabama West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. All of any creed or faith are welcome to participate in our daily activities.
The Member Desk is open November through March 10 a/m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. Potential club members can stop in anytime for info and a tour.
The ministry is located across from the Ramada Inn at 12902 Front Beach Road on Panama City Beach.
Included among the club activities are:
Worship Services
Dress Making
Lapidary
Photography
Pine Needle Weaving
Quilting
Quilling
Social Events
Card Games,
Bridge, Euchre, Pinochle, Cribbage
Bridge Lessons
Woodcarving
Potato Art
Stained Glass
Dance Band
Darts
Shuffleboard
Choir
Bible Study
Drama
Birdwatching
Kitchen band
Writers Workshop
Tatting
Stitchery
Crochet
Dancing-line, ballroom,square dancing
Bowling
Decoupage
Painting
Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil
Glee Club
Barbershop Chorus
Music Classes
Horticulture
Petal Porcelain
ALL Classes and Activities available to Members of the Snowbird Club with the only additional cost for materials
WHAT
Noah's Ark Snowbirds
Where
12902 Front Beach Road
Panama City
Beach, Fla.
Email:
Noah@NoahsArkPCB.com
Contact:
850-235-7801
Visit Us Online www.noahsarkpcb.com
Snowbird Winter Rentals
Noah's Ark - Panama City Beach, Florida
The Snowbird Club sponsored by the Noah's Ark Ministry is one of the oldest in the region being founded in 1973.
Boasting some 1000 club members, winter activities are open to all winter visitors and locals. The club is led by its members, financed by it's members, and is for the recreational, social, fellowship, travel, enjoyment, and worship needs of all who participate. Facilities are provided by the Alabama West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. All of any creed or faith are welcome to participate in our daily activities.
The Member Desk is open November through March 10 a/m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. Potential club members can stop in anytime for info and a tour.
The ministry is located across from the Ramada Inn at 12902 Front Beach Road on Panama City Beach.
Included among the club activities are:
Worship Services
Dress Making
Lapidary
Photography
Pine Needle Weaving
Quilting
Quilling
Social Events
Card Games,
Bridge, Euchre, Pinochle, Cribbage
Bridge Lessons
Woodcarving
Potato Art
Stained Glass
Dance Band
Darts
Shuffleboard
Choir
Bible Study
Drama
Birdwatching
Kitchen band
Writers Workshop
Tatting
Stitchery
Crochet
Dancing-line, ballroom,square dancing
Bowling
Decoupage
Painting
Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil
Glee Club
Barbershop Chorus
Music Classes
Horticulture
Petal Porcelain
ALL Classes and Activities available to Members of the Snowbird Club with the only additional cost for materials
Zoo World's New Year's Treat for Animals
To contact us Click HERE
http://www.wjhg.com/home/headlines/112755369.html
Zoo World's New Year's Treat For Animals
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Donated Christmas trees were covered with peanut butter, cheerios, and fruit roll ups as ornaments.
Presents were even put under the tree for animals to un-wrap and play with
Zoo World officials say that the purpose of doing this is to enrich the animals both mentally and physically.
Stephanie Willard, the director of education at Zoo World says that each year they always put donated Christmas trees in exhibits for animals to play with, but this year they're making it special.
"What we do usually is people donate trees and we'll throw them in and let the animals play with them. Big animals like lions and tigers like to rub on them to get the smells. Today, we're actually going to do some decorating and put some extra little treats on them," said Willard.
Zoo World is always in need of enrichment items for the animals such as buckets, colognes, cereal, and Christmas trees when they're available.
Posted: 6:02 PM Jan 1, 2011
Reporter: Sandra Osborne
Zoo World's New Year's Treat For Animals
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Bay County- Zoo World in Panama City Beach had a special New Year’s treat for their animals on Saturday.
Donated Christmas trees were covered with peanut butter, cheerios, and fruit roll ups as ornaments.
Presents were even put under the tree for animals to un-wrap and play with
Zoo World officials say that the purpose of doing this is to enrich the animals both mentally and physically.
Stephanie Willard, the director of education at Zoo World says that each year they always put donated Christmas trees in exhibits for animals to play with, but this year they're making it special.
"What we do usually is people donate trees and we'll throw them in and let the animals play with them. Big animals like lions and tigers like to rub on them to get the smells. Today, we're actually going to do some decorating and put some extra little treats on them," said Willard.
Zoo World is always in need of enrichment items for the animals such as buckets, colognes, cereal, and Christmas trees when they're available.
Posted: 6:02 PM Jan 1, 2011
Reporter: Sandra Osborne
An 'in house' CAM or another Management Firm?
To contact us Click HERE
There has been some minor interest in using an 'in house' CAM and Maintenance people rather than getting a replacement management firm to step in for Concord. I inquired of Continental on this issue and here is the reply I got from them:
"There are several reasons why a community should choose a management company like The Continental Group.
First off, I will argue the savings and here’s why: there is no way that a single community, regardless of its size, can bring the resources, buying power and “clout” to the table as Continental can.
We have the resources of 700+ CAM’s statewide and 31 CAM’s that work out of our Miramar Beach Regional Office. The Certified Vendor Program that we have incorporated assures communities that ALL vendors are licensed, insured and provide the BEST customer service or they are off the program. Our CAM’s are the highest trained and experienced in the industry and we hire only the best of the best.
Our ValueEngineering program will give Nautilus Cove National Account buying privileges with companies such as Waste Management, Otis, AmSan to bring BETTER PRICING to your association. Just last year, we were able to save our associations millions of dollars using these vendors.
If NCC were to hire a CAM at $50,000 per year, you would have to still pay the payroll taxes and any expenses related to that position. These expenses may include major medical insurance, additional liability insurance, uniforms, cell phones, radios, drug testing, criminal background checking, etc. All of these costs are borne by Continental PLUS reducing your expenses with the National Account program.
One of the first things we would do for NCC is to bring in our team of insurance professionals to review and analyze your insurance program. If we cannot reduce your premium by as much as 15%, reduce your deductable while increasing your coverage, I would be very surprised. We just saved Destin Yacht Club $22,000 in insurance premiums and they only have 48 units. Imagine how much in savings there may be at NCC. The Board at The Breakers of Fort Walton Beach was self managed for 25 years. They hired us beginning October 1, 2011 and will tell you that we have saved them in excess of $100,000.00 per year.
Now, if you/they still believe that you can save money by being self managed, then there is no convincing you. We have the best program and our growth will verify that fact.
We would love to spend some time with your Board. If they will take the time, I will show them our program and complete a Cost Savings Analysis and show them here we can save them money."
Nearly two years ago this firm provided a 24 page proposal for representing our condo, it is available at: http://nccmanagementcompany.blogspot.com/.
I do not believe we would save any money going 'in house' as any savings there would be eaten up with higher costs for our condo insurance and contracts with suppliers. We would not be spending more money with another firm than we spent with Concord, we would just be getting a lot better service. I did some additional research and found other info:
Hiring (and Firing) A Property Management Company, at this link:
http://www.condo-owner.com/article/hiring-and-firing-a-property-management-company/
also these 2 sites: http://www.hoa-condoblog.com/JBBlog42712.html
http://www.allpropertymanagement.com/faq/hiring-a-property-manager_c7.html
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What should the 2013 BOD Do?
1) Keep separate the duties of the Board from those of the Condo 'Officers'. The 3 member BOD should not hold all 7 offices. The Board has the overall responsibility for the Condo (hiring Mgmt firm and lawyer, approving expenditures, electing the Officers, budget etc) but the 'Officers' see to the day to day running of the condo. More Owner participation is necessary and this should not be limited to just 3 people (1 of which represents the Developer).
3) Change the Association attorney, the one we have now really works for the Developer.
"There are several reasons why a community should choose a management company like The Continental Group.
First off, I will argue the savings and here’s why: there is no way that a single community, regardless of its size, can bring the resources, buying power and “clout” to the table as Continental can.
We have the resources of 700+ CAM’s statewide and 31 CAM’s that work out of our Miramar Beach Regional Office. The Certified Vendor Program that we have incorporated assures communities that ALL vendors are licensed, insured and provide the BEST customer service or they are off the program. Our CAM’s are the highest trained and experienced in the industry and we hire only the best of the best.
Our ValueEngineering program will give Nautilus Cove National Account buying privileges with companies such as Waste Management, Otis, AmSan to bring BETTER PRICING to your association. Just last year, we were able to save our associations millions of dollars using these vendors.
If NCC were to hire a CAM at $50,000 per year, you would have to still pay the payroll taxes and any expenses related to that position. These expenses may include major medical insurance, additional liability insurance, uniforms, cell phones, radios, drug testing, criminal background checking, etc. All of these costs are borne by Continental PLUS reducing your expenses with the National Account program.
One of the first things we would do for NCC is to bring in our team of insurance professionals to review and analyze your insurance program. If we cannot reduce your premium by as much as 15%, reduce your deductable while increasing your coverage, I would be very surprised. We just saved Destin Yacht Club $22,000 in insurance premiums and they only have 48 units. Imagine how much in savings there may be at NCC. The Board at The Breakers of Fort Walton Beach was self managed for 25 years. They hired us beginning October 1, 2011 and will tell you that we have saved them in excess of $100,000.00 per year.
Now, if you/they still believe that you can save money by being self managed, then there is no convincing you. We have the best program and our growth will verify that fact.
We would love to spend some time with your Board. If they will take the time, I will show them our program and complete a Cost Savings Analysis and show them here we can save them money."
Nearly two years ago this firm provided a 24 page proposal for representing our condo, it is available at: http://nccmanagementcompany.blogspot.com/.
I do not believe we would save any money going 'in house' as any savings there would be eaten up with higher costs for our condo insurance and contracts with suppliers. We would not be spending more money with another firm than we spent with Concord, we would just be getting a lot better service. I did some additional research and found other info:
Hiring (and Firing) A Property Management Company, at this link:
http://www.condo-owner.com/article/hiring-and-firing-a-property-management-company/
also these 2 sites: http://www.hoa-condoblog.com/JBBlog42712.html
http://www.allpropertymanagement.com/faq/hiring-a-property-manager_c7.html
==================================================
What should the 2013 BOD Do?
1) Keep separate the duties of the Board from those of the Condo 'Officers'. The 3 member BOD should not hold all 7 offices. The Board has the overall responsibility for the Condo (hiring Mgmt firm and lawyer, approving expenditures, electing the Officers, budget etc) but the 'Officers' see to the day to day running of the condo. More Owner participation is necessary and this should not be limited to just 3 people (1 of which represents the Developer).
3) Change the Association attorney, the one we have now really works for the Developer.
The Snowbirds are coming - but not many to PCB.
To contact us Click HERE
Those use to spending a winter in Florida probably think that the seasons are reversed in the Florida panhandle, aka: the Redneck Riviera.
Instead of businesses opening now for the tourist season, here in North Florida many are closing for the winter months.
In South Florida, their tourist season started last month and runs until about March when most of the snowbirds have flown back to their northern or Canadian homes. If you drive through Hollywood (S. Broward County) during the winter you may see more Canadian Flags than US Flags. But here in Panama City Beach, in March we are just opening up for the start of our tourist season.
While we have better weather during the winter than the North and Midwest, we can't match the 70's and 80's of South Florida so we miss the influx of the rich Yankee tourists who go to Ft Lauderdale, West Palm and Miami Beach.
Our season starts about March and goes to around November and we draw from neighboring states whose residents want to come down and go 'to the beach' either renting a home or condo or using their already owned second home. Our area tourists are drawn from more working class folks thus the term 'Redneck Riviera'.
Those use to spending a winter in Florida probably think that the seasons are reversed in the Florida panhandle, aka: the Redneck Riviera.Instead of businesses opening now for the tourist season, here in North Florida many are closing for the winter months.
In South Florida, their tourist season started last month and runs until about March when most of the snowbirds have flown back to their northern or Canadian homes. If you drive through Hollywood (S. Broward County) during the winter you may see more Canadian Flags than US Flags. But here in Panama City Beach, in March we are just opening up for the start of our tourist season.
While we have better weather during the winter than the North and Midwest, we can't match the 70's and 80's of South Florida so we miss the influx of the rich Yankee tourists who go to Ft Lauderdale, West Palm and Miami Beach.
Our season starts about March and goes to around November and we draw from neighboring states whose residents want to come down and go 'to the beach' either renting a home or condo or using their already owned second home. Our area tourists are drawn from more working class folks thus the term 'Redneck Riviera'.
Developer Makes Major Push to Unload Their Unsold 56 Condos
To contact us Click HERE
With the prices of the foreclosed and short sale units in the 50% +/- of original sale price area you might wonder what the 56 unsold units are going for and how they are being marketed.
Below is the current advertisement for them via Pelican Realty. If you are an owner here and want to sell then you are in competition with the Developer and now their prices have come down quite a lot from what they were previously. At their old prices they would not have sold, at these prices they just might.
As you see below there have been substantial drops in price with the 2/2's going for 42% of original sale price, 3/2's at 45% and the 4/3's at 47% of original sale prices.
That is bad news for Owners as most of us would not want to match these prices.
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Nautilus Cove, Location: Panama City Beach
Affordable living, 168 Units featuring 2, 3, and 4 Bedroom Condominiums.
There is only 56 units left.
Visit the Nautilus Cove Web Site: (http://panamavr.com/nautiluscove)
Click here to view map:
https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=%22Panama+City+Beach
Description: 168 Units Featuring 2, 3 and 4 Bedroom Condominiums.
Prices start:
$65,900 for 2 Bedroom,
$79,900 for 3 Bedroom,
$89,900 for 4 Bedroom.
Questions? If you have a question or would like more information about Nautilus Cove, please contact Robert Stalvey at 1-850-319-4409
Take a look at their web site at: http://www.pelicanproperty.com/developments_details.php?id=56&TB_iframe=true&height=520&width=970
Below is the current advertisement for them via Pelican Realty. If you are an owner here and want to sell then you are in competition with the Developer and now their prices have come down quite a lot from what they were previously. At their old prices they would not have sold, at these prices they just might.
As you see below there have been substantial drops in price with the 2/2's going for 42% of original sale price, 3/2's at 45% and the 4/3's at 47% of original sale prices.
That is bad news for Owners as most of us would not want to match these prices.
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Nautilus Cove, Location: Panama City Beach
Affordable living, 168 Units featuring 2, 3, and 4 Bedroom Condominiums.
There is only 56 units left.Visit the Nautilus Cove Web Site: (http://panamavr.com/nautiluscove)
Click here to view map:
https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=%22Panama+City+Beach
Description: 168 Units Featuring 2, 3 and 4 Bedroom Condominiums.
Prices start:
$65,900 for 2 Bedroom,
$79,900 for 3 Bedroom,
$89,900 for 4 Bedroom.
Questions? If you have a question or would like more information about Nautilus Cove, please contact Robert Stalvey at 1-850-319-4409
Take a look at their web site at: http://www.pelicanproperty.com/developments_details.php?id=56&TB_iframe=true&height=520&width=970
8 Aralık 2012 Cumartesi
An 'in house' CAM or another Management Firm?
To contact us Click HERE
There has been some minor interest in using an 'in house' CAM and Maintenance people rather than getting a replacement management firm to step in for Concord. I inquired of Continental on this issue and here is the reply I got from them:
"There are several reasons why a community should choose a management company like The Continental Group.
First off, I will argue the savings and here’s why: there is no way that a single community, regardless of its size, can bring the resources, buying power and “clout” to the table as Continental can.
We have the resources of 700+ CAM’s statewide and 31 CAM’s that work out of our Miramar Beach Regional Office. The Certified Vendor Program that we have incorporated assures communities that ALL vendors are licensed, insured and provide the BEST customer service or they are off the program. Our CAM’s are the highest trained and experienced in the industry and we hire only the best of the best.
Our ValueEngineering program will give Nautilus Cove National Account buying privileges with companies such as Waste Management, Otis, AmSan to bring BETTER PRICING to your association. Just last year, we were able to save our associations millions of dollars using these vendors.
If NCC were to hire a CAM at $50,000 per year, you would have to still pay the payroll taxes and any expenses related to that position. These expenses may include major medical insurance, additional liability insurance, uniforms, cell phones, radios, drug testing, criminal background checking, etc. All of these costs are borne by Continental PLUS reducing your expenses with the National Account program.
One of the first things we would do for NCC is to bring in our team of insurance professionals to review and analyze your insurance program. If we cannot reduce your premium by as much as 15%, reduce your deductable while increasing your coverage, I would be very surprised. We just saved Destin Yacht Club $22,000 in insurance premiums and they only have 48 units. Imagine how much in savings there may be at NCC. The Board at The Breakers of Fort Walton Beach was self managed for 25 years. They hired us beginning October 1, 2011 and will tell you that we have saved them in excess of $100,000.00 per year.
Now, if you/they still believe that you can save money by being self managed, then there is no convincing you. We have the best program and our growth will verify that fact.
We would love to spend some time with your Board. If they will take the time, I will show them our program and complete a Cost Savings Analysis and show them here we can save them money."
Nearly two years ago this firm provided a 24 page proposal for representing our condo, it is available at: http://nccmanagementcompany.blogspot.com/.
I do not believe we would save any money going 'in house' as any savings there would be eaten up with higher costs for our condo insurance and contracts with suppliers. We would not be spending more money with another firm than we spent with Concord, we would just be getting a lot better service. I did some additional research and found other info:
Hiring (and Firing) A Property Management Company, at this link:
http://www.condo-owner.com/article/hiring-and-firing-a-property-management-company/
also these 2 sites: http://www.hoa-condoblog.com/JBBlog42712.html
http://www.allpropertymanagement.com/faq/hiring-a-property-manager_c7.html
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What should the 2013 BOD Do?
1) Keep separate the duties of the Board from those of the Condo 'Officers'. The 3 member BOD should not hold all 7 offices. The Board has the overall responsibility for the Condo (hiring Mgmt firm and lawyer, approving expenditures, electing the Officers, budget etc) but the 'Officers' see to the day to day running of the condo. More Owner participation is necessary and this should not be limited to just 3 people (1 of which represents the Developer).
3) Change the Association attorney, the one we have now really works for the Developer.
"There are several reasons why a community should choose a management company like The Continental Group.
First off, I will argue the savings and here’s why: there is no way that a single community, regardless of its size, can bring the resources, buying power and “clout” to the table as Continental can.
We have the resources of 700+ CAM’s statewide and 31 CAM’s that work out of our Miramar Beach Regional Office. The Certified Vendor Program that we have incorporated assures communities that ALL vendors are licensed, insured and provide the BEST customer service or they are off the program. Our CAM’s are the highest trained and experienced in the industry and we hire only the best of the best.
Our ValueEngineering program will give Nautilus Cove National Account buying privileges with companies such as Waste Management, Otis, AmSan to bring BETTER PRICING to your association. Just last year, we were able to save our associations millions of dollars using these vendors.
If NCC were to hire a CAM at $50,000 per year, you would have to still pay the payroll taxes and any expenses related to that position. These expenses may include major medical insurance, additional liability insurance, uniforms, cell phones, radios, drug testing, criminal background checking, etc. All of these costs are borne by Continental PLUS reducing your expenses with the National Account program.
One of the first things we would do for NCC is to bring in our team of insurance professionals to review and analyze your insurance program. If we cannot reduce your premium by as much as 15%, reduce your deductable while increasing your coverage, I would be very surprised. We just saved Destin Yacht Club $22,000 in insurance premiums and they only have 48 units. Imagine how much in savings there may be at NCC. The Board at The Breakers of Fort Walton Beach was self managed for 25 years. They hired us beginning October 1, 2011 and will tell you that we have saved them in excess of $100,000.00 per year.
Now, if you/they still believe that you can save money by being self managed, then there is no convincing you. We have the best program and our growth will verify that fact.
We would love to spend some time with your Board. If they will take the time, I will show them our program and complete a Cost Savings Analysis and show them here we can save them money."
Nearly two years ago this firm provided a 24 page proposal for representing our condo, it is available at: http://nccmanagementcompany.blogspot.com/.
I do not believe we would save any money going 'in house' as any savings there would be eaten up with higher costs for our condo insurance and contracts with suppliers. We would not be spending more money with another firm than we spent with Concord, we would just be getting a lot better service. I did some additional research and found other info:
Hiring (and Firing) A Property Management Company, at this link:
http://www.condo-owner.com/article/hiring-and-firing-a-property-management-company/
also these 2 sites: http://www.hoa-condoblog.com/JBBlog42712.html
http://www.allpropertymanagement.com/faq/hiring-a-property-manager_c7.html
==================================================
What should the 2013 BOD Do?
1) Keep separate the duties of the Board from those of the Condo 'Officers'. The 3 member BOD should not hold all 7 offices. The Board has the overall responsibility for the Condo (hiring Mgmt firm and lawyer, approving expenditures, electing the Officers, budget etc) but the 'Officers' see to the day to day running of the condo. More Owner participation is necessary and this should not be limited to just 3 people (1 of which represents the Developer).
3) Change the Association attorney, the one we have now really works for the Developer.
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