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Reflectionso f L a k e E m e r a l d March 2014

Owners Association

In This Issue:

3 President’s Report

4 Secretary’s Report

4 Manager’s Report

5 Treasurer’s Report

5 Gym Committee Report

5 Landscape Committee Report

6 Re-Pipe Update

7 Clubhouse Happenings

9 Advertising

10 Community Contacts

Lake Emerald’s Monthly Newsletter - www.leoacondos.com

Remember to call Christine for the help you need before, during, and after you buy or sell a home!

FLORIDA 1st

CHRISTINE KINZER 954.683.2759WWW.ChristineKinzer.com *** [email protected]

Dear Lake Emerald Owners and Residents,Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Most of the country is green with envy about our beautiful weather in So. Florida this time of year! My phone is ringing all day long with calls from out-of-town buyers who are fed up with the snow and ice! If you’re thinking of buying or selling at Lake Emerald, ALWAYS call Christine. NOBODY has sold more of Lake Emerald than Christine!

RECENT LAKE EMERALD SALES

106/406 SOLD AND CLOSED AT $145,000117/104 SOLD AND CLOSED AT $ 94,700113/108 Under contract - was listed at $120,000113/205 Under contract - was listed at $105,000111/203 Under contract - was listed at $105,000

FEATURED LISTINGS

106/410 Remodeled nicely, 1br1.5ba, cov.pkg....$147,900117/209 Totally updated, hurricane windows.....$124,900113/101 Incredibly redone from top to bottom...$134,500114/305 2 master bdrs, new A/C, very clean.........$119,900

480 Successful Lake Emerald

Closings

2 Reflections of Lake Emerald

President’s Report

Spring is in the air, and it is time to realize how our community has grown in the last few years. We are now looking at approximately a 35% increase in our condo values. Sometimes we fail to remember all the wonderful amenities we have here at Lake Emerald. I thought I would take this opportunity to review them.

• First, fresh water lakes are somewhat rare, especially as large as ours. We have 168 acres of pristine lake (85 feet deep) which we can swim in, sail or boat on, fish, or just sit back and enjoy the sunsets each evening. We even have a small beach area, as well as a beautiful double deck gazebo overlooking the lake.

• We have a nice, secure double tennis court

• We have 3 separate heated pools with hot tubs. All pools have dressing rooms with hot and cold water showers. The main pool also has separate men’s and women’s saunas as well as a café open in the afternoon on weekends.

• We have a beautiful, remodeled clubhouse which has a bar and hosts bingo weekly as well as a wonder ful, reasonably priced Sunday Brunch. The clubhouse also houses a billiards room and community library, as well as a very nice state-of-the-art exercise room.

• Unlike many condo complexes, we are pet friendly.

• We have onsite management to handle the day-to-day operations of our resort-like complex.

• We have a basketball court.

• We have laundry facilities in all buildings as well as many units with washer and dryer hookups within the units.

• We have 24 hour gate security plus a separate sunset-to-dawn rover for additional security in the evenings. • Also we have (and must maintain) 14 separate elevators. Most complexes with the number of units we have will have 2 to 4 elevators and only one pool.

• We also are fortunate to have several separate barbeque areas with tables and Tiki huts.

• We have over a mile of beautiful landscaped walkway (excluding the portions lost in Wilma) around our beautiful lake.

• Soon we will have a dog park as well as a Bocci Ball court with benches and lighting.

• Finally, and most importantly, we have a wonderful, diverse, community of people from all over the world.

I am sure you may come up with some amenities of your own that I have failed to list, but all of the above speak for how lucky we are. Sometimes it is nice to just sit back and appreciate all that we have.

Enjoy your stay here at our Lake Emerald resort,

Respectfully,

Chris Bruno -- President

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Manager’s Report

Secretary’s Report

Dear Lake Emerald Community,

Once again it has been very busy in the Lake Emerald Community. Personally, I am pleased to report that we have completed the new protocol for the elevator monitoring system. Going forward the protocol is as follows. If someone is stuck in the elevator and pushes the emergency call button the following will happen:

• An announcement will come over the speaker stating the location address of the elevator. • In a matter of seconds the phone will ring to our security personnel who will come over the speaker box. • At that time the guard gate personnel will immediately call 911 and the second call to Thyssen Krupp who is contracted by Lake Emerald for repairs and maintenance of our elevators.

If anyone notices any other problems and/or challenges with the elevators please report as soon as possible to the property manager.

Also, I encourage all of our community to become more involved in our monthly board meetings. So many of you have great ideas and are an asset to this community.

Motivational thought for the month is from Deepak Chopra: “If we share with Caring, Lightheartedness and Love, We will create Abundance and Joy for each other, and then this moment will have been worthwhile”.

Kindest Regards,

Laura RhoadesSecretaryLEOA

SPECIAL SECURITY REPORT

Dear Lake Emerald Community,

Please be aware that we have had two burglaries in the month of February. This is not common and we want everyone to be proactive in watching out for our members. The burglaries have taken place during the day.We are requesting everyone to keep their eyes and ears open and report anything suspicious to our local police and property manager. We are actively working with our security company. In addition we will have daytime rovers coming on board.

Ira from the Broward County Sheriffs Office recommends to invest in a burglar alarm. Management also suggest the following:

• Put valuables in a bank safe deposit box.• Volunteer for a neighborhood watch• Residents returning from errands first walk around their buildings before going into their apartments. This sets up a total random watch force.

Gene Kronick, LCAM

Management Executive

Lake Emerald Owners Association108 Lake Emerald Dr. Oakland Park, FL 33309Tel: 954-735-1718 ext. 201 Fax: [email protected] www.leoacondos.com


Media Committee Report

Our gym is certainly one of the most utilized amenities here at Lake Emerald. It is the goal of the members of the Gym Committee to help residents enjoy using our gym facilities. I would like to remind all the Gym users that the Exercise Room Rules in the LEOA Rules and Regulations are there to promote a safe and enjoyable experience in the gym for all users. Please be reminded that weights should not be dropped. Weights and equipment should be returned to their proper storage areas after use. Also, the rules require that you bring a towel and use it for your body. The sanitary wipes are for wiping down the equipment after use.

The Committee thanks you for your cooperation.

James BastaGym Committee Chairman.

Gym Committee Report

Landscaping Committee

We have finished the brook area between the gym and the office. As it grows, in the spring, the bromeliads will bloom flowers with orange centers.

On the other side of the brook, the long grass will have shades of pink to make it bright and colorful. Near the grass, we have yellow walking daffodils. Everything is planted in various shades of tan river rock.

Please stop by and look. We are glad to get the area finished. The rest of the property is coming along. The entrances to the front and back gates receive many compliments.

Thank you for your interest,

Carolyn StarinLandscaping Chair

Landscape Committee Report

Unaudited year end financials will be presented to the Board of Directors. After the Board has reviewed the financials, owners can request a copy of the unaudited year end financials at the Lake Emerald office. Several owners who use bill pay through their checking accounts are still sending their maintenance payments to the old box address. This delays the processing of their maintenance payments. The old box is closed. Maintenance payments are to be mailed to: Lake Emerald Owners Association, P.O. Box 669411, Miami, FL 33166. Frieda ChervinTreasurer

Treasurer’s Report


Condo Re-Pipe Completion StatusUpdated February 25, 2014

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6th & 7th: American NightSouthern Fried Chicken, Cheesy Macaroni, Cole Slaw, and Sweet Potato Fries

13th & 14th: Chinese NightChicken & Broccoli or Sweet & Sour Chicken, Fried or White Rice, & Egg Roll

20th & 21st: Seafood NightLemon Pepper Tilapia or Shrimp Kabobs, Yellow Rice, House salad

27th & 28th: Italian NightBaked Ziti or Lasagna, House Salad, & Garlic Bread

Every Friday Night 5:30PM—7:30PM

New Hours For March:

Thursday: 5:30PM-9:30PMFriday: 5:30PM-10:00PMSaturday: 11:00AM-4:00PM (Grill Only)Sunday: 10:30AM-1:30PM (Buffet) 11:30PM-4:00PM (Grill Only)

Every Thursday Night7:30PM—9:30PM

Special Thanks to: The Clubhouse Committee (Anne, Sally, and Dottie)Also to: Jeff Forrest, Sally Stohl, Fred Langevin, and Lee & Nick for Bingo


Lake Emerald Activity as of February 23rd, 2014

For Sale: For Lease: 115/309 $175,000 112/109 $137,900 109/201 $1,250 105/411 $169,900 109/202 $134,900 118/109 $1,200 105/706 $164,900 113/101 $134,500 115/201 $1,150 118/109 $140,000 109/209 $132,500 Leased: 109/108 $140,000 115/109 $125,000 105/210 $1,050 (1 bed unit)

Sold: 106/406 $145,000

Lake Emerald Market News: Today the greatest challenge facing real estate is good inventory…..we don’t have enough of it. The market has picked up nicely for sales in Lake Emerald and values are on a rebound for units in good condition, given the poor state of units dumped on the market by banks. Rentals are in high demand, due to the difficult loan approval process required by banks to purchase a home, which in turn raises prices on desirable rentals. Your listing times should be significantly shorter. If you are not seeing these results

CALL MARK HIRST at 954-600-2391.I will show you how to get it sold or rented for full asking, in the shortest possible time. **ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL LISTINGS AND RENTALS AT THIS TIME** List with the best representation South Florida has to offer!! We go the extra mile, even after the sale has closed. Representing both buyers & sellers. When ONLY THE BEST will do! CALL MARK NOW(954)-600-2391.

When ONLY the Best Will Do, Call Lake Emerald’s ONLY Resident Broker/Agent Team!

Tour the MLS & Visit Us on the Web at www.hirstlarsenhomes.com

Mark HirstRealty Associates

954-600-2391 [email protected]

Brett LarsenBroker Associate, Realty Associates

[email protected]


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Asking $15,000 neg. Contact-Cheryl Ives 516-425-1444 or [email protected]


COMMUNITY CONTACTS

MANAGEMENT OFFICEProperty [email protected]

(954) 735-1718 Ext 201

Office Manager Rosa Santiago [email protected]

(954) 735-1718 Ext 200

Bookkeeper Stella [email protected]

(954) 735-1718 Ext 202

[email protected]

(954) 497-1549

COMMITTEES CHAIRPERSONLandscaping Committee Carolyn Starin

2013 Rules and Regulations Betty Twyman

Budget Donald Marshall

Foreclosure & Short Sale Donald Marshall

Security Lou Papa

Compliance Pat Connally

Orientation & Screening Betty Twyman

Oversight Jim Basta

Media/Channel 92 Jim Basta/Denise Bednarek

Reflections Chris Bruno

Gym Jim Basta/Carolyn Starin

OFFICE HOURSMonday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Office is closed from 1:00 to 2:00 PM daily and on Saturday and Sunday

Contact Chris Bruno Thru the office

Publishing Deadline: The deadline for submissions is the 24th of each month

www.leoacondos.com Contact [email protected]

LAKE EMERALD OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.BOARD OF [email protected]

PRESIDENT Chris Bruno [email protected]

(703) 850-1647

VICE-PRESIDENT Lou [email protected]

(954) 303-3872

SECRETARY Laura [email protected]

(954) 663-8246

TREASURER Frieda [email protected]

(954) 739-8935

DIRECTORS E-MAIL ADDRESSESDenise [email protected] (954) 703-9400

Carolyn Starin—[email protected] (954) 730-7636

Sam Elia—[email protected] (754) 200-7425

Joseph Dibbs—[email protected] (954) 305-6766

Fred Langevin—[email protected] 954) 484-1786

Anne Morganstein—[email protected] (954) 484-9751

BUILDING REPRESENTATIVES Name Bldg / Unit

Mal Greenberg 105 / 312

Harry Cole 105 / 813

Luis Paez 106 / 205

Gil Toner 109 / 306

Maryann Gioia 110

Becky Postiy 111 / 101

IIona & Bob Kirkpatrick 112 / 206

Carolyn Starin 113 / 206

Dorothy Chestnut 114 / 402

Albert Robinson 114 / 407

Vacant 115

Michelle Gordon 116 / 205

Isaac Kenny 116 / 103

Sam Mashiah 117 / 307

Douglas Comegys 117 / 207

Mark Hirst 118 / 404


Clubhouse rooms are available to rent for private functions.

The Lake Emerald Clubhouse is available for rent to the residents and the community, and only so long as they are in attendance at the function. Reservations will be CONFIRMED only upon receipt of the rental fee and the deposit, which must be received by the Management Office at least one (1) week prior to the reservation date. Verbal or written requests will be tentatively placed on the calendar pending payment of the fee and deposit. The rental of the Clubhouse is strictly on a first come first payment basis. The property manager reserves the right to cancel a reservation or accept another reservation upon payment of fees. The rental of the Clubhouse entitles the renter to the use of the restrooms. Abuse of this policy will result in immediate termination of the contract, loss of deposit and/or other justified fines determined by the manager.

SCHEDULE OF FEES: Fees can be seen by contacting the Clubhouse Manager.

(Rental and Deposit must be written in two (2) separate checks or Charge card)Rooms to be rented:

Main BallroomAuxiliary BallroomCard RoomGame Room

Contact The office at 954-735-1718 EXT. 200 or [email protected]

Advertise in ReflectionsSize 1-Month 3-Months 6-Months YearBusiness Card & Classified, 3.5 (h) x 2 (v) $20 $55 $90 $150

1/6 Page, 3.5 (h) x 3.75 (v) $28 $72 $127 $220

1/3 Page, 5.25 (h) x 5.0 (v) $39 $105 $187 $330

Half Page Horizontal, 7.25 (h) x 5.5 (v) $55 $149 $275 $495

Half Page Vertical (1 Full Column), 3.75 (h) x 10 (v) $55 $149 $275 $495

Full Page7.75 (h) x 10.25 (v) $83 $228 $413 $770

Acceptable Formats for Newsletter, FOR PRINTED ADVERTISING: Electronic formats: PDF or JPG, Graphics files should be 300 dpi for print advertising Please email Art files to: [email protected] or Call with Questions 954-970-7273 BC Graphics, Inc.To Advertise in Reflections Newsletter Please Contact Chris Bruno thru Rosa and/ or Stella in office.

To Advertise on our website and channel 92 or all three venues please Contact Jim Basta [email protected] (954) 735-6408

CLUBHOUSE HOURS Clubhouse #954-497-1525 ext. 206 or Tia C#954-857-1413Thursday 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm BINGO and/or DINNER Friday 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm TGIF HAPPY HOUR (5:30-7:30pm) and/or DINNER Saturday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm POOL SIDE GRILL ONLYSunday 10:30 am to 3:00 pm BRUNCH (til 1:30pm) and POOL SIDE GRILL (11:00am-3:00pm)


Lake Emerald’s Monthly Newsletter - www.leoacondos.com

FRED LANGEVIN954-484-1786 or 954-993-9398

WWW.LAKEEMERALD.COM

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Fred [email protected]

email: [email protected]: 954-484-1786 I Live Here

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FOR SALE - ASKING PRICE For Sale BR Bath

113 Lake Emerald Dr #402 $123,900 2 2118 Lake Emerald Dr #204 $125,000 2 2115 Lake Emerald Dr #109 $125,000 2 2118 Lake Emerald Dr #406 $125,000 2 2114 Lake Emerald Dr #202 $128,000 2 2109 Lake Emerald Dr #108 $130,000 2 2109 Lake Emerald Dr #209 $132,500 2 2109 Lake Emerald Dr #202 $134,900 2 2112 Lake Emerald Dr #109 $137,900 2 2118 Lake Emerald Dr #109 $140,000 2 2105 Lake Emerald Dr #706 $164,900 2 2105 Lake Emerald Dr #411 $169,900 2 2

PENDING SALES LIST PRICE113 Lake Emerald Dr #307 $54,000117 Lake Emerald Dr #204 $90,000113 Lake Emerald Dr #405 $105,000111 Lake Emerald Dr #403 $105,000

Direct From MLS/IDX Information

RENTALS PRICE ROOMS114/408 $1,150 2/2118/109 $1,200 2/2

RECENTLY CLOSEDAddress List Price Sale Price Rooms105 # 516 $160,00 $135,000 2/2106 # 406 $152,900 $145,000 2/2106 # 114 $139,900 $132,000 2/2111 # 408 $129,900 $120,000 2/2113 # 108 $120,000 $95,000 2/2117 # 106 $119,000 $114,000 2/2118 # 203 $99,000 $90,000 2/2117 # 104 $94,700 $94,700 2/2111 # 305 $85,900 $84,969 2/2

MARCH 2014


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