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- $$$ Board Meeting Wed 9:30
- Where is the Village Newspaper?
- Village Condo. Meeting 9:30
- Village Condo. Meeting 9:30
- Opening For New Director Golden Lakes Village, Phase B
- Right Way To Get Official Records
- Tonight’s 7pm Phase B Meeting
- New Presidents in Phase A
- New Management in Golden Lakes
- 11 am Condo-E Meeting Re: $$$
- Election Season in Golden Lakes Village is Near. Submit Letter of Intent to Run Early Or Elections Are Not Required To Occur
- Home Financing May Be Affected If Owner Temporarily Leaves Condo/Home – Dodd-Frank bill impacts
- Four Common Mistakes To Look For In Reserve Studies – Read For November Budget Meetings
- November 10th Budget Meeting Will Shape Future Owner Monthly Costs
- Can Presidents Ignore Law of Open Meetings By Claiming “Executive Privilege” ?
Top Posts & Pages
Association Elections Info
- Board Member Education Certification Becoming a Board Member – procedures, legal requirements, and general information
- Election Brochure from DBPR on Condo Election Procedures Brochure describing in plain english the main legal requirements for assuring impartial, fair elections in Florida Condo Associations.
- Florida Condominium Ombudsman For Disputes The Ombudsman’s office monitors elections in communities for fairness, and provides other help to communities.
- Sun Sentinel Article About Board Member Certification Newspaper article summarizing the Florida Board member educational certification process.
Blogroll
- Tri-County Communities Associatiom Condo Associations Resource Organization – Palm Beach Area
COMCAST
- Comcast Blog-Newsletters Comcast’s official Blog – an informal newsletter with the latest news of their new stuff and advice.
- COMCAST Cable TV Internet Phone COMCAST INFO – Cable TV – Internet – Voice & Phone Service
- COMCAST TV Listings Today Comcast TV Listings For Today From Comcast’s Websites
- Download Link For IPAD App – Xfinity from Comcast Comcast TV Programs and Scheduling Via IPAD – Download the Comcast APP For IPAD, Iphone, Ipod here.
- XFINITY TV – Comcast TV Via Computer XFINITY offers easy Comcast channel selection and control via your computer.
- Xfinity TV – Video of Comcast CEO Explaining How To Use Video of Comcast CEO explaining how to use Xfinity TV via IPAD or Computer.
Computer Magazines & Publications
- E-HOW – " How To " Video Tutorials For Computer and for Everyday Life Tasks Huge library of short “how to” tutorial videos – how to do everything and anything – plumbing – computers – health – shopping – home care – cooking
- PC Magazine Leading magazine in print and online helpful to general users of computer related technology and software.
- PC World – a magazine in print and online PC World is a mainstream magazine that serves the general computer user population.
Computer Software & Info
- Adobe Reader X – Download Page A free program for viewing, reading, and fast keyword searches in documents of the PDF format type. Excellent !
- AVG Free Version AntiVirus Software – Download Page AVG AntiVirus Free is a widely used, good quality, free program to protect your computer from virus. Download here. Pay versions have extra types of protection.
- Best Buy – Technology Store Best Buy is one of the major retail stores offering computer, TV and entertainment products, software, and services.
- COMCAST Cable TV Internet Phone COMCAST INFO – Cable TV – Internet – Voice & Phone Service
- Crossloop Software Download Crossloop software permits your computer advisors to connect to your computer and help you from afar.
- Download Link For IPAD App – Xfinity from Comcast Comcast TV Programs and Scheduling Via IPAD – Download the Comcast APP For IPAD, Iphone, Ipod here.
- Golden Lakes Computer Group Recommended Links & sites related to Golden Lakes
- Google Earth Software Download Download Google Earth software for free – read info and watch video tutorials how to use Google Earth
- Google Earth Video Tutorials For Beginners – Learn Simply Variety of video tutorials – each a few minutes long – for beginners using Google Earth to map and tour the world.
- IPAD Small Computers – Nice ! IPAD is a very small, light weight portable computer for viewing video, movies, music, and doing Email and Google Research.
- PICASA by Google Download PICASA software from Google – Free – Photo Albums and Editing
- SKYPE VIDEO PROGRAM – DOWNLOAD Download this free Skype video calling software to see and talk with friends around the world for free.
- Video Tutorial – Fast Word Searches of Condo Doc Books Using Adobe Reader X Short video demo by James of using Adobe Reader X free program to instantly find key words and sections in Doc Books of more than 150 pages ! Fast !
- XFINITY TV – Comcast TV Via Computer XFINITY offers easy Comcast channel selection and control via your computer.
- Xfinity TV – Video of Comcast CEO Explaining How To Use Video of Comcast CEO explaining how to use Xfinity TV via IPAD or Computer.
Computers & Handy Technology
- Article – About Several Disposable Email Address Services – Privacy Protect the privacy of your main, real email address by using one of these “disposable email address” services.
- Best Buy – Technology Store Best Buy is one of the major retail stores offering computer, TV and entertainment products, software, and services.
- Download Link For IPAD App – Xfinity from Comcast Comcast TV Programs and Scheduling Via IPAD – Download the Comcast APP For IPAD, Iphone, Ipod here.
- Google Voice Calls & Voice Conferencing Google Voice is a mostly FREE, powerful, flexible way to make and receive one-to-one or conference calls from computer over Internet. See video demos here.
- IPAD Small Computers – Nice ! IPAD is a very small, light weight portable computer for viewing video, movies, music, and doing Email and Google Research.
- Trashmail – Email Address Privacy Service One of several websites / methods of having a public email address that forwards emails to your real email address to protect your privacy.
- Video Tutorial – Get Doc Books and Bylaws From County Clerk's Office via Your Computer Video – 10 minutes – How to search, read, save PDF copies of condo doc books, bylaws, using your own computer to the County Clerk’s Office.
- Xfinity TV – Video of Comcast CEO Explaining How To Use Video of Comcast CEO explaining how to use Xfinity TV via IPAD or Computer.
Condo Documents
- Robert's Rules of Order – History and Origins Overview of the History and Origins of “Robert’s Rules of Order” – provided by Wikipedia – the online encyclopedia
- Video Tutorial – Get Doc Books and Bylaws From County Clerk's Office via Your Computer Video – 10 minutes – How to search, read, save PDF copies of condo doc books, bylaws, using your own computer to the County Clerk’s Office.
Director Education & Networking
- Becker & Poliakoff Videos For Directors Videos On Legal Topics For Association Directors
- CAI – Community Associations Institute National Prominent educational and lobbying association for leaders of community associations throughout America.
- Community Advocacy Network An major organization active in tracking and advising and lobbying in regard to legislation affecting associations.
- Lanzaro & Halperin, CPAs CPA Accountant – Auditors with focus in Condo HOA financial reporting
- Robert's Rules – Printable Summary Chart Newly Based on latest 10th Edition Printable two page chart – summary – of Roberts Rules based on the latest 10th Edition of RONR
- Robert's Rules of Order – History and Origins Overview of the History and Origins of “Robert’s Rules of Order” – provided by Wikipedia – the online encyclopedia
- Videos by Katzman Garfinkel & Berger Videos showing the law firm’s creative and fun approach to education of directors in Condo & HOA Communities. Innovations in education are by Donna DiMaggio Berger, Managing Partner of this prominent Florida law firm.
Events Entertainment Calendars Palm Beach County
- City Place Photo – Downtown West Palm Beach Giant gorgeous evening photo of City Place showing fountains, lights, and Harriet Himmel Theater
- Cityplace Webplace Upcoming Events Calendar Cityplace of West Palm Beach Events Calendar from their website
- Convention Center of Palm Beach Palm Beach Convention Center Website – Events – Directions – Etc
- Convention Center of PBC – EVENTS CALENDAR Calendar of ALL upcoming events at Palm Beach County Convention Center
- Hippocrates Health Institute – Health Spa Hippocrates is a health spa and health food related facility next door to the Golden Lakes community, and is draws guests from around the world.
- Palm Beach Pulse Calendar of Upcoming Events and Entertainment around Palm Beach County.
- South Florida Fair Website Website with hours, admissions info, upcoming events at the South Florida Fairgrounds Near Golden Lakes Village
- TCPalm Newspaper – Events Calendar Extensive listing of events and fun calendar items in the Treasure Coast Palm newspaper online version.
- Visitors Bureau – Things To Do & See – Palm Beach
Financial & Auditing
- Lanzaro & Halperin, CPAs CPA Accountant – Auditors with focus in Condo HOA financial reporting
Genealogy Links & Resources
- Ancestry.com Genealogy Site One of the largest networks in world of people sharing research on family history and genealogy. Worldwide databases !
- Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County Membership is only $30 per year to use their fantastic library of about 13,000 volumes on “how to” family research.
Golden Lakes Related Sites & Links
- Bob London's Website For His RV Resort Business Bob London, resident and friend of Golden Lakes, owns a New York RV Resort Park ranked in top 60 out of 12,000 nationally.
- Golden Lakes Computer Group Recommended Links & sites related to Golden Lakes
- Golden Lakes Village Community – Google Places Map Google Places Map Showing Location of Golden Lakes Village Community
- Hippocrates Health Institute – Health Spa Hippocrates is a health spa and health food related facility next door to the Golden Lakes community, and is draws guests from around the world.
- Palm Beach County Description In Wikipedia Online encyclopedia article with all kinds of history, census, population, maps, and other overview information on Palm Beach County. Excellent Overview and links.
Government Website & Info
- Board Member Education Certification Becoming a Board Member – procedures, legal requirements, and general information
- Florida Administrative Code 61B-15 through 25, 40 and 50 These Administrative Code Regulations are essential to understanding Florida statute 718, the Condominium Act. Also mentions election procedures and fines for violations of 718.
- Florida Condominium Ombudsman For Disputes The Ombudsman’s office monitors elections in communities for fairness, and provides other help to communities.
- Medicare – US Official Medicare Website Official website of the US Medicare Agency
- Palm Beach County Building & Zoning Dept. Palm Beach County Building and Zoning Dept.
- Palm Beach County Description In Wikipedia Online encyclopedia article with all kinds of history, census, population, maps, and other overview information on Palm Beach County. Excellent Overview and links.
- Palm Beach County Government Website Official website of Palm Beach County with many helpful resources for local residents.
- Property Appraiser's Office of Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office – Palm Beach County
- REGULATORY COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS The Regulatory Council licenses and regulates LCAMs – Licensed Community Association Managers
- Search Public Records & Doc Books At County Clerk Office Go to official website of County Clerk to login and do free searches for recorded Declarations, Bylaws, Etc.
- Summary of Property Manager Licensing Facts – FAQ – From Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers A bullet list of key info about the Florida agency that licenses and regulates Property Managers and their education and requirements.
- Video Tutorial – Get Doc Books and Bylaws From County Clerk's Office via Your Computer Video – 10 minutes – How to search, read, save PDF copies of condo doc books, bylaws, using your own computer to the County Clerk’s Office.
Health
- Medicare – US Official Medicare Website Official website of the US Medicare Agency
Law Firms & Publications
- Article – Top Ten Traits of Highly Effective Condo Boards of Directors Helpful summary of key traits and practices of well functioning Boards of Directors – Condo and HOA Associations – by the Katzman Law Firm
- Becker & Poliakoff Condo Law Blog Legal trends and topics explained by Becker & Poliakoff Law Firm
- Becker & Poliakoff Newsletters Becker & Poliakoff – Community Updates Newsletter – From Florida’s Largest Community Law Legal Firm
- Becker & Poliakoff Videos For Directors Videos On Legal Topics For Association Directors
- College of Community Association Lawyers Roster of Attorneys highly respected for strong expertise in Community Association Law. Includes some Becker Poliakoff attorneys such as founding member “Gary Poliakoff.”
- Condo and HOA Articles by Katzman Garfinkel & Berger Law Firm Law & Management articles helpful to association directors, members & managers.
- Condo HOA Law Blog – Donna Berger, Esq. Very informative articles on Condo-related legal issues by one of Florida’s leading Condo-Law Firms
- Eric M. Glazer, Esq. – Law Firm and Call In Radio Show Listeners from condo and HOA communities call in with questions to attorney Eric M. Glazer, Esq.
- Videos by Katzman Garfinkel & Berger Videos showing the law firm’s creative and fun approach to education of directors in Condo & HOA Communities. Innovations in education are by Donna DiMaggio Berger, Managing Partner of this prominent Florida law firm.
Legal Info For Associations
- Article – Top Ten Traits of Highly Effective Condo Boards of Directors Helpful summary of key traits and practices of well functioning Boards of Directors – Condo and HOA Associations – by the Katzman Law Firm
- Board Member Education Certification Becoming a Board Member – procedures, legal requirements, and general information
- CAI – Community Associations Institute National Prominent educational and lobbying association for leaders of community associations throughout America.
- CALL – Community Association Leadership Lobby A leading Florida organization that tracks, advocates for, and studies legislation affection associations.
- Community Advocacy Network An major organization active in tracking and advising and lobbying in regard to legislation affecting associations.
- Condo and HOA Articles by Katzman Garfinkel & Berger Law Firm Law & Management articles helpful to association directors, members & managers.
- Condominium Governance Rules Of Florida Brief summary of rights and duties of unit owners and directors in condominium associations.
- Corporations Not-For-Profit Act – Florida Statute 617 An association is an incorporated legal organization, and is thus a corporation. Many Florida associations are “Not For Profit Corporations” governed by Florida statute 617
- Election Brochure from DBPR on Condo Election Procedures Brochure describing in plain english the main legal requirements for assuring impartial, fair elections in Florida Condo Associations.
- Eric M. Glazer, Esq. – Law Firm and Call In Radio Show Listeners from condo and HOA communities call in with questions to attorney Eric M. Glazer, Esq.
- Florida Administrative Code 61B-15 through 25, 40 and 50 These Administrative Code Regulations are essential to understanding Florida statute 718, the Condominium Act. Also mentions election procedures and fines for violations of 718.
- Florida Condo Act – Statute 718 The Primary Florida Law Governing Condo Associations
- Florida Condominium Ombudsman For Disputes The Ombudsman’s office monitors elections in communities for fairness, and provides other help to communities.
- Florida HOA Act – Statute 720 The Primary Florida Law Governing Homeowner Associations
- Florida Not-For-Profit Corporations Code The Primary Law Governing Not-For-Profit Corporations – Like The Golden Lakes Condo & HOA Associations
- Property Appraiser's Office of Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office – Palm Beach County
- REGULATORY COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS The Regulatory Council licenses and regulates LCAMs – Licensed Community Association Managers
- Robert's Rules of Order – History and Origins Overview of the History and Origins of “Robert’s Rules of Order” – provided by Wikipedia – the online encyclopedia
- Search Arbitration Final Orders Database Search Florida’s master database of prior condo and HOA arbitration cases to see how cases like yours turned out.
- Search Public Records & Doc Books At County Clerk Office Go to official website of County Clerk to login and do free searches for recorded Declarations, Bylaws, Etc.
Maintenance & Building Inspection Info
- Inspectopedia Kind of an online big encyclopedia with terminology, pictures, and explanations of how maintenance and facilities are inspected or repaired.
Maps from Google
- Golden Lakes Village Community – Google Places Map Google Places Map Showing Location of Golden Lakes Village Community
- Maps of Palm Beach Map of Palm Beach area from Google Maps
Music Sources On Internet
- Classical Music Archives Website Probably the largest single collection of all classical music available on the Internet. Some free. Some pay.
- IPAD Small Computers – Nice ! IPAD is a very small, light weight portable computer for viewing video, movies, music, and doing Email and Google Research.
- Music Video – Jung Lin Performs Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody no 2" Jung Lin – a beautiful young pianist – visibly filled with the feeling of the music as she passionately performs Liszt’s “Hungarian Rhapsody no 2”
- Music Video – Live – Paganini-Liszt La Campanella – High Quality – performed by Valentina Lisitsa Paganini-Liszt La Campanella – High Quality – performed by Valentina Lisitsa
- Music Video – Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman – Time to Say Goodbye An example of the millions of free VIDEO MUSIC PERFORMANCES available at www.youtube.com
- Music Video – Live – Frank Sinatra and Paul Anka – My Way Music Video of Paul Anka and Frank Sinatra Live – One of millions of free music performances on Youtube.com
- Pandora Music Website – Only Music You Love ! Pandora.com website automatically learns music you most love, and plays it all like radio stations through computer.
Newspapers
- CONDO NEWS ONLINE The Condo News Online Newspaper – Also In Paper Edition At Clubhouse
- CondoVultures Website – Florida Condo Market News and Analysis Website devoted to publishing information about the Florida condo market, investment climate, etc.
- New York Times Newspaper Online Online version of the New York Times
- Palm Beach Post Newspaper Online The Leading Newspaper Of The Palm Beach region.
- Palm Beach Pulse Calendar of Upcoming Events and Entertainment around Palm Beach County.
- PC Magazine Leading magazine in print and online helpful to general users of computer related technology and software.
- Sun Sentinel Article About Board Member Certification Newspaper article summarizing the Florida Board member educational certification process.
- Sun Sentinel Newspaper of Fort Lauderdale Online version of Fort Lauderdales’s leading newspaper
Palm Beach County Info & Resources
- Palm Beach County Description In Wikipedia Online encyclopedia article with all kinds of history, census, population, maps, and other overview information on Palm Beach County. Excellent Overview and links.
Places Businesses Nearby
- City Place Photo – Downtown West Palm Beach Giant gorgeous evening photo of City Place showing fountains, lights, and Harriet Himmel Theater
- Hippocrates Health Institute – Health Spa Hippocrates is a health spa and health food related facility next door to the Golden Lakes community, and is draws guests from around the world.
- Morikami Gardens and Museum Large and beautiful Japanese gardens that are ranked as 8th out of 300 major Japanese gardens outside of Japan.
- Mounts Botanical Gardens Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest public garden. Mounts’ gardens and programs provide the best horticultural and botanical information available related to South Florida’s unique plants and environment. Mounts displays tropical and subtropical plan
Privacy of Email Addresses & Phone Numbers
- Article – About Several Disposable Email Address Services – Privacy Protect the privacy of your main, real email address by using one of these “disposable email address” services.
- Trashmail – Email Address Privacy Service One of several websites / methods of having a public email address that forwards emails to your real email address to protect your privacy.
Realtors & Real Estate
- Golden Lakes Properties For Sale – Boca Agency List of properties in Golden Lakes Village listed for sale from the website BocaAgency.Com
- Golden Lakes Properties For Sale – per Expert Realty Website Condos and Real Estate For Sale in Golden Lakes Village Per ExpertRealty.Com
Roberts Rules of Order
- Buy Robert's Rules of Order IN BRIEF – slim paperback – Amazon.com Robert’s Rules in Brief is a slim paperback book commonly used by association Board members. Less than $10.00.
- Robert's Rules – Printable Summary Chart Newly Based on latest 10th Edition Printable two page chart – summary – of Roberts Rules based on the latest 10th Edition of RONR
- Roberts Rules – At-A-Glance Chart Page Summary Easy, fast at a glance to use in meetings – Summary chart of key Roberts Rules motions on about a page.
- Roberts Rules for Dummies – Funny but Good ! If new to Robert’s Rules or a Board of Directors – this simplified intro to Robert’s Rules can make it sweet and simple !
- Roberts Rules of Order – Official Website The official website features brief and detailed explanations of Robert’s Rules of Order. How to participate in Board Meetings.
Shopping Coupons and Discounts
- Costco – Coupons and Discounts from RetailMeNot Weekly and other coupon and discount detailed from Costco for wide range of products.
- GroupON Social Coupon Site for Palm Beach Major popular website that reports special local deals on all kinds of stuff – half off, etc. Good site.
- MyGroceryDeals Website Shopping savings, discounts and coupons for many local grocery stores reported daily in this website. Free login.
- Pricegrabber One of the top quality sites that automatically searches and reports for you the lowest prices for given items – software, computers, household and everything else !
- Probargain Hunter Master website which publishes lists of the best quality “deal & coupon websites), which website is best at saving you money?
- ProBargain Hunter Website that publishes comparative reviews and rankings of many websites offering deals, coupons, shopping bargains.
- Publix Website Showing Weekly Coupons and Discounts Info Publix advertises weekly coupon and discount offers all in one place online here. Save money.
- Restaurant.com A top publisher of coupons and discounts for saving money at local restaurants. Operates nationally. Good savings site.
- RetailMeNot One of the top publishers of all kinds of coupon codes, etc. for saving money shopping at many stores.
- Slickdeals.net A top quality website at which thousands of people nationwide share all the best special deals, coupons, and similar money saving tips.ay.
Video Music & Performances Online
- E-HOW – " How To " Video Tutorials For Computer and for Everyday Life Tasks Huge library of short “how to” tutorial videos – how to do everything and anything – plumbing – computers – health – shopping – home care – cooking
- IPAD Small Computers – Nice ! IPAD is a very small, light weight portable computer for viewing video, movies, music, and doing Email and Google Research.
- Music Video – Alto Songo by Afro-Cuban Allstars Fantastic cuban music so exciting you’ll have a new heart after one listen ! (wink)
- Music Video – Jung Lin Performs Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody no 2" Jung Lin – a beautiful young pianist – visibly filled with the feeling of the music as she passionately performs Liszt’s “Hungarian Rhapsody no 2”
- Music Video – Live – Paganini-Liszt La Campanella – High Quality – performed by Valentina Lisitsa Paganini-Liszt La Campanella – High Quality – performed by Valentina Lisitsa
- Music Video – Mario Takes A Walk by Jesse Cook Nuevo Flamenco-Spanish guitar music by Jesse Cook with a collage of photos – beautiful, exciting, uplifting.
- Music Video – Riverdance Finale World famous dance troup – Irish music – amazing, dramatic, beautiful !
- Music Video – Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman – Time to Say Goodbye An example of the millions of free VIDEO MUSIC PERFORMANCES available at www.youtube.com
- Music Video – Live – Frank Sinatra and Paul Anka – My Way Music Video of Paul Anka and Frank Sinatra Live – One of millions of free music performances on Youtube.com
- Music Video – Tango to Evora by Lorena McKennett Music video – A slow, passionate, lyrical tango with beautiful imagery. Exotic !
Video Tutorials - Computer Related
- Video Tutorial – Fast Word Searches of Condo Doc Books Using Adobe Reader X Short video demo by James of using Adobe Reader X free program to instantly find key words and sections in Doc Books of more than 150 pages ! Fast !
Voice Calls & Conferencing Over Internet
- Google Multi Party Conference Calls – Google Voice Video Demo tutorial – How to voice conference for free with multiple people using free Google Voice. Also for IPAD and Iphone and IPOD.
- Google Voice Calls & Voice Conferencing Google Voice is a mostly FREE, powerful, flexible way to make and receive one-to-one or conference calls from computer over Internet. See video demos here.
- Google Voice Chat Plugin Google’s TALK and CHAT free program – lets you voice talk and video with friends via a free Gmail account.
- Skype – Voice & Video Calling – Download Free Program Call friend around world for free with or without video to see each other. Works great. Up to five or more people in same calls !
- Skype Group Conference Video Calls by Computer Link to Skype web page highlighting a key benefit of free Skype program – multi-person group video calls over Internet.
