March 2019 Lake Emerald Owners Association, Inc.

108 Lake Emerald Drive Oakland Park, Florida 33309 Phone: 954-735-1718 Fax: 954-497-1541 Email:office@leoacondos.com

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March 2019 Lake Emerald Owners Association, Inc.

108 Lake Emerald Drive Oakland Park, Florida 33309 Phone: 954-735-1718 Fax: 954-497-1541 Email:office@leoacondos.com

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In this Issue: Reflections Welcomes Your Feedback............................. 3 Encourage our Advertisers................................................ 3 Sign up Today!.................................................................. 3 President's Report.............................................................. 4 Board Vacant Positions....................................................... 4 Vice President's Report...................................................... 5 Secretary's Report............... ............................................... 6 Schedule of Board Meetings.............................................. 6 Daylight Savings Time....................................................... 6 Treasurer's Report............................................................... 7 Building Captains' Meeting................................................. 7 Board Committee Reports.................................................. 8 Compliance Committee....................................................... 8 Letter to the Editor..............................................................10 News from Oakland Park....................................................11 Community Activities........................................................ 12 March's Monthly Calendar.................................................13 Clubhouse Events ............................................................. 14 Double the Fun .................................................................. 15 International Women's Day............................................... 16 Broward County Property Appraiser................................. 17 Community Contacts......................................................... 18

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President's Report Robert Davis My, what a busy month this has been! We started the year with a great New Year's Party followed by a Karaoke evening and a fun filled Super Bowl Party. Of course these events would not be possible without the help of volunteers who graciously give their time to our community. Naturally the more people volunteer the stronger our community will become. So, please consider participating in making our community a better place. A new ad hoc Rules and Regulation's Committee is in the process of reviewing and upgrading our R&R to match our changing times. Their recommendations will be presented to the Board for consideration at some point in the future. Additionally, we are attempting to reestablish our Compliance Committee, a vital tool in the enforcement of our governing documents. When a violation is cited, a letter is sent by the office to the violator addressing the situation. The violator has a fixed time period to correct the issue and reply to the office. If the violation is not resolved within the given time period, the matter is turned over to the Compliance Committee to follow up in order to achieve a resolution. Board members and their spouse are not permitted to serve in this capacity. W need several individuals who understand our governing documents and have good people skills to contribute their time. Please contact me if you are interested. We recently held our first Building Captains meeting in quite some time and it was very productive. This will be an ongoing monthly meeting to be held the last Wednesday of each month to discuss issues and share ideas. Your Building Captain plays an important role in addressing issues particular to your building and the community in general. Unfortunately, we still do not have Building Captains for buildings 111 and 113. If you live in those building, please think about making your home a better place and contact me for information. I am embarrassed, once again, to ask our residents (or some of them) to please act with respect in communicating to our employees or contract workers. I understand that we all experience frustration occasionally in dealing with issues and achieving the desired results.

However, walking into the office or calling on the phone and shouting and cussing with threatening behavior is not acceptable conduct! A calm, level-headed conversation is much more effective in achieving results (Psychology 101). Please communicate towards others as you would want to be communicated to. It’s called respect, towards others as well as yourself. With all that said, it’s a beautiful time of the year at Lake Emerald. I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather, and all the wonderful amenities, friends and neighbors we have here.

Vacant Board of Directors Positions Open

There are two positions open on the Board of Directors. If you are interested in working on improving this community and have knowledge, skills, and experience in disciplines that are related to condominium management, please consider this opportunity to contribute.

Applications and background check release forms are available in the office and must be submitted by Friday, March 1st, 2019, 5:00 P.M. deadline. The selection of the candidates will be made by the Board of Directors at the March 11th Board Meeting.

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Vice President Report Cyrus Blackshear There are significant changes afoot in Oakland Park. Across the City, there are new and innovative commercial and residential developments that will add to the growth in tourism, the shopping experience and the desire to reside in what was long considered a forgotten city during the real estate booms of years past. One project is the possible development of vacant land along Dixie Highway that would become the location for the new Oakland Park Square and include a combination of retail space and a new City Hall. There is also the recent competition between two developers, one being Inter Miami CF and the other Onside Entertainment, that share an interest in redeveloping the old Lockhart Stadium into a full scale sports and entertainment facility that may also include dining and retail space. These and other new residential and commercial projects occurring around our city are helping to reinvent Oakland Park as the premiere destination for good living and great entertainment. Some of this new development is occurring right across the street from us with consideration to the Pulte Group proposal to redevelop the former Oak Tree Golf Course. place Maggie Dunne's ad here

There is also the Florida Department of Transportation plan for the redevelopment of Prospect Road between Commercial Boulevard and Powerline Road that will consist of the widening of Prospect Road to include bike lanes and improved drainage. It seems that we are becoming even more of a bike friendly neighborhood as well! It is obvious that there are some major improvements in the pipeline for Oakland Park. Our residents should also be aware that Lake Emerald is following suit. Thanks to the efforts of our staff, board members, we are acquiring relevant historical information from our office records from past years. There are also some very helpful and long term residents who are providing additional historical information as well. The property manager and the board are analyzing those records and compiling a comprehensive history of past Lake Emerald projects so that we can use this information to develop a solid approach towards future projects resulting in significant improvement in the integrity of our infrastructure. We’ve had some professional observations conducted throughout Lake Emerald that have given us some insight into what must be addressed in the future. We still have some additional work to do but the most important factor is that there is continued progress. There will be updates as new developments present themselves so please be patient. We are working as hard as we can to expedite what needs to be done in the best interest of Lake Emerald and the residents who call this place home.

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Secretary's Report Robert Pensabene, Secretary Highlights of our recent Board meetings. Note that ongoing projects and issues may not be discussed at each meeting. Replacement lounge chairs have been ordered for all pools. They are commercial grade such as is used at hotels and on cruise ships. They are designed to be stronger and withstand constant use. They have a warrantee and are made in Florida. Heat pumps in the main spa, south spa and the main pool were very old and in need of repair. They will be replaced with new units at these locations. We have reached and agreement and will have all the Tiki Huts rethatched. The Terra Cotta roofs on the property need cleaning and resurfacing. We are seeking bids from contractors.

We have arranged to have all gutters and downspouts cleaned throughout the community Our contract with Commercial Laundry still being evaluated related to the low usage. We will be evaluating the months that Lake Emerald is at its peak of occupancy.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Mar 10, 2019 - Daylight Saving Time Starts When local standard time is about to reach

Sunday, March 10, 2019, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned forward 1 hour to Sunday, March 10, 2019, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on Mar 10, 2019 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Schedule of Board Meetings March 11 July 8 October 14 April 8 August 12 November 12 May 13 September 9 December 9 June 10

Come join us at the Clubhouse or watch us on Channel 92!

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Treasurer's Report Mark Sutera, Treasurer Come March 1st, my wife and I will be celebrating our first complete year here in Florida. I did not expect to be working in an office again but I am enjoying my time on the Board. We have many Board members keeping a watchful eye on our property, allowing me and Accountsult to focus our attention on the finances. I have been reviewing all of the residents who have an Account Receivable (A/R) balance over 90 days. I needed to determine not only if the balance was for maintenance payments and/or special assessments but also when the

problem began. We will be sending a letter to each owner with a balance over 90 days, requesting payment of their past due balance. We have also received the December 2018 financial statements from Accountsult but I have not had an opportunity to review the documents. Next month, I am planning on reporting back to everyone on the 2018 results and January 2019 results. I want to thank everyone for their patience during this transition.

LEOA Building Captain's Building 105 Barbara Greenberg (105-312) Building 113 Vacant Hal Klepper (105-813) Building 114 Linda Thompson (114-201) Building 106 Alex Grillo (106-405) Building 115 Paulina Reyes (115-403) Gwen Nastasi (106-108) Chris Nagy Nabil Ansara (115-108) Building 109 Mark Sutera (109-203) Building 116 Michelle Gordon (116-205) Building 110 Edgar Centeno (110-206) Building 117 Douglas Comegys (117-207) Building 111 Vacant Building 118 Edward Ciolko (118-404) Building 112 Ilona Kirkpatrick (112-206)

* * * * * Interested owners in Buildings 111 and 113 are invited to get involved * * * * *

(Sitting, Barbara Greenberg (105), Robert Davis (Board President); Standing from left to right: Chris Ansara (115), Paulina Reyes (115), Mark Sutera (109), Hal Klepper (105), Ed Ciolko (118) and Doug Comegys (117). Absent in picture but in attendance, Linda Thompson (114)).

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Committee Reports Boat Committee Robert Pensabene and Debra Richardson, Co-chairs

The Boat Committee wants to establish a more vibrant and active use of our lake. We are planning for now and the future to reactivate the thriving

boating interest of our recent past. Progress is continuing by putting together ideas for various ways of mooring watercraft around the lake. A site survey of the lake perimeter was done, and we will be proposing designated positions around the lake that watercraft can be moored and the method of attaching to the lakefront in a manner that ensures that the walls do not suffer any damage. It is highly recommended that you contact the Boat Committee prior to attaching a new boat to the lakeside. It must be up to required standards. We will be working with the Rules and Regulations Committee in their update of boating rules. We are also presenting the possibility of more mooring sites and cleanup of the area under the LEOA office for safety and proper storage facilities in the space. If you have any interest in using any watercraft on the lake and want to be part of the changes we are proposing we welcome your input by becoming part of the committee or sending an email to us.

Compliance Committee

In order to better serve this community, we are seeking individuals to help organize and re-establish the Compliance Committee. The Compliance Committee is constituted within the Rules and Regulations of LEOA, the Condominium documents and Chapter 718 of the Florida Statutes. The committee is composed of non-board members (or their spouses), owners in good standing. The purpose of this committee is to promote a safe, comfortable and harmonious environment for residents and guests. For more information and to volunteer, please contact Robert Davis at robert48davis@comcast.net

Dee Dee Barbara-Ann Lenora Les Lisa Marie Leslie Jody

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Rules and Regulations Committee Carole McDonough Reviewing Rules and Regulations (R&R) is a key part to an organization's success. Effective Rules and Regulations management requires far more than just creating a manual to sit on a shelf. Rules and Regulations are living documents that should grow and adapt with the organization. Review and regular revisions ensure that the R&R are consistent and effective. In short, all dynamic organizations require the revision of its Rules and Regulations on a regular basis. The purpose of LEOA's Rules and Regulations Committee is to review the present LEOA Rules and Regulations and update them when deemed necessary. The Rules and Regulations Committee will determine, and propose to the Board, what changes are required to improve the effectiveness or clarity of the present rules and regulations in addition to eliminating or creating new rules and regulations that reflect changes within the community. The newly-created Rules and Regulations, comprised of Cyrus Blackshear (117-102), Barbara Greenberg (105-312), Jerry Holloway (114-404), Ron Seifer (106-414) and Carole McDonough (105-112) (Chair) met for the first time on February 12th, 2019. The Committee members will also extend an invitation to the member of the Compliance Committee and to the Chairs of the Boat Committee and

the Web Portal to promote open communication and transparency. At the next meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, February 26th, the members will begin to review the current Rules and Regulations section by section and prepare recommendations to present to the Board of Directors for their approval. The Committee will consult with the Property Manager and the Office personnel to verify the feasibility of certain proposed changes. It may also be possible that the attorney's input will be required to ensure that the proposal is in line with Florida Statutes. It must be understood that once approval is obtained from all sources, the work does not stop there! Setting up the infrastructure to ensure the implementation of these Rules and Regulations will require time and energy on the part of the Property Manager, the clerical staff and others. Once the document is approved, the Rules and Regulations Committee will prepare a presentation which could be presented on Channel 92 and at the Orientation of new residents. The Rules and Regulations will also be online on LEOA website so that everyone at Lake Emerald will be well-informed. At this point, everyone will be expected to live by these Rules and Regulations designed to make living at Lake Emerald pleasant and comfortable and for our mutual benefit. We will keep you informed of the status of this project in the next edition of Reflections of Lake Emerald. Thank you.

Communication Committee As a reminder, Channel 92 is up and running. Besides viewing the Board of Directors' meetings, you can enjoy the beauty of our community: be it the lake, the beach, the sunsets, wildlife, nature, amenities, ... This is ideal for all you insomniacs! It is also useful as a background to show off our beautiful community to your guests.

The 420 pictures, coming from a variety of sources, are shown on a loop for a duration of 28 minutes. Smooth Jazz is heard in the background. So if you're preparing a romantic evening, don't forget to put on Channel 92!

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Letter to the Editor

On February, 16th, 2019, Lou Papa, a Lake Emerald owner wrote: "Dear Editor,

As I was preparing to pay my February maintenance payments on the 11th of the month I noticed what appeared to be a misprint in the new coupon books for 2019. The coupons showed a late payment due date of any payment made after the 10th of the month with a late fee of $25.00. This is contrary to our rules and regulations and to the letter sent out to the owners in December 2018,by the Board, advising what the new maintenance fees would be and the different ways to pay them. Included in that letter was a statement that read "The due date is the first of the month, checks received after the 15th at the bank are late and will be assessed a $25.00 late fee". I was concerned that I would be considered late so I called Mark Sutera, Treasurer of the Board, who was extremely helpful and promptly called the new company handling our accounting, ACCOUNTSULT.INC., on my behalf to express my concern with what had been incorrectly printed on the coupons. The problem was quickly resolved. My suggestion is that some kind of notification be made to all the owners so as to avoid unnecessary confusion and possible distress. Perhaps an inexpensive posting, clarifying the issue, be placed in each building with the correct information explained as to the proper dates for payments to be made. Thanks for your help in this matter. Louis V. Papa, Owner"

This letter was forwarded to Mark Sutera, LEOA Treasurer who promptly replied: "Thank you Lou for spotting that error. Neither myself nor anyone on the Board authorized Accountsult to change the late payment date. I assume that Accountsult, when preparing our 2019 payment coupons for the first time, used an industry standard date of the 10th. I have contacted Accountsult and informed them that they are not to assess a late payment fee unless received by Center State Bank after the 15th. I do want to stress again to everyone that your payment is technically due the 1st of the month but we allow a two-week cushion. If you or your bank is mailing a check, allow sufficient time for the postal service to deliver the payment to the lock box. If the 15th falls on the weekend your payment is due the Friday before. Also, remember to include your coupon and write your building & unit number on your check. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone. Mark Sutera, Treasurer"

News from Oakland Park

Code RED is an emergency notification program in Oakland Park. It will notify residents of any emergency condition in our area or notifications of missing children. Please take a moment to fill in the appropriate information found on the Oakland Park website (OaklandPark.gov). Code Red sign-up is listed on the left side menu. You will be notified by your local emergency response team in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. Examples include: evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices, and missing child reports.

N.W. 21ST Avenue Planned Improvements to N.W. 21ST Avenue from Oakland Park Blvd. to Commercial Blvd. Project involves: Roadway widening along NW 21st Avenue Bicycle lanes Addition of sidewalk at missing locations Replacement of the existing bridge

over C‐13 Canal south of NW 39th Street Upgrade of curbs, ramps and signs Starting date: Summer 2019 For more information, contact: Diana Carrillo, Project Manager, Oakland Park, 954-630-4482 diana.carrillo@oaklandparkfl.gov

Prospect Road Mobility Project Planned Improvements for Prospect Road from State Road (SR) 870/Commercial Boulevard to SR 811/North Dixie Highway. Project involves: Construct five-foot bicycle lanes in both directions

between SR 870/Commercial Boulevard and Powerline Road

Widen the roadway 2’-3’ to accommodate bike lanes and add additional drainage between SR 870/ Commercial Boulevard and Powerline Road

Replace the outside travel lane with seven-foot buffered bicycle lanes in both directions between Powerline Road and SR 811/North Dixie Highway

Add bulb-outs between Powerline Road and SR 811/North Dixie Highway

Upgrade existing lighting system with LED luminaries at the signalized intersection of Powerline Road

Upgrade signage and curb ramps to current standards

Repave and restripe the road Timeframe: Spring 2020-Spring 2021 For more information, contact Aycel A. Fredo, P.E. Project Manager, aycel.freda@dot.state.fl.us

City Facilities On November 6, 2018, City residents approved a $40 million general obligation bond program to improve City facilities and build a "Safer and Stronger Oakland Park". The bond will fund the modernization of the three City's fire-rescue stations, our municipal Library and community centers that serve Oakland Park's diverse population including children, seniors and adults.

Oakland Park Commission Meetings Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 78, AT&T u-Verse Channel 99.

Commission meetings are also live streamed on the city’s website. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend commission meetings.

Address 3650 NE 12 Ave

Oakland Park, FL 33334 954-630-4300

Contact information: www.oaklandparkfl.gov; http://cp-stcity2.civicplus.com/list.aspx

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News from Oakland Park

Code RED is an emergency notification program in Oakland Park. It will notify residents of any emergency condition in our area or notifications of missing children. Please take a moment to fill in the appropriate information found on the Oakland Park website (OaklandPark.gov). Code Red sign-up is listed on the left side menu. You will be notified by your local emergency response team in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. Examples include: evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices, and missing child reports.

N.W. 21ST Avenue Planned Improvements to N.W. 21ST Avenue from Oakland Park Blvd. to Commercial Blvd. Project involves: Roadway widening along NW 21st Avenue Bicycle lanes Addition of sidewalk at missing locations Replacement of the existing bridge

over C‐13 Canal south of NW 39th Street Upgrade of curbs, ramps and signs Starting date: Summer 2019 For more information, contact: Diana Carrillo, Project Manager, Oakland Park, 954-630-4482 diana.carrillo@oaklandparkfl.gov

Prospect Road Mobility Project Planned Improvements for Prospect Road from State Road (SR) 870/Commercial Boulevard to SR 811/North Dixie Highway. Project involves: Construct five-foot bicycle lanes in both directions

between SR 870/Commercial Boulevard and Powerline Road

Widen the roadway 2’-3’ to accommodate bike lanes and add additional drainage between SR 870/ Commercial Boulevard and Powerline Road

Replace the outside travel lane with seven-foot buffered bicycle lanes in both directions between Powerline Road and SR 811/North Dixie Highway

Add bulb-outs between Powerline Road and SR 811/North Dixie Highway

Upgrade existing lighting system with LED luminaries at the signalized intersection of Powerline Road

Upgrade signage and curb ramps to current standards

Repave and restripe the road Timeframe: Spring 2020-Spring 2021 For more information, contact Aycel A. Fredo, P.E. Project Manager, aycel.freda@dot.state.fl.us

City Facilities On November 6, 2018, City residents approved a $40 million general obligation bond program to improve City facilities and build a "Safer and Stronger Oakland Park". The bond will fund the modernization of the three City's fire-rescue stations, our municipal Library and community centers that serve Oakland Park's diverse population including children, seniors and adults.

Oakland Park Commission Meetings Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 78, AT&T u-Verse Channel 99.

Commission meetings are also live streamed on the city’s website. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend commission meetings.

Address 3650 NE 12 Ave

Oakland Park, FL 33334 954-630-4300

Contact information: www.oaklandparkfl.gov; http://cp-stcity2.civicplus.com/list.aspx

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Community Activities Art Classes with Darrell Craig on Monday at 10:00 A.M. and Wednesday at 7:00 P.M.

Bingo with Charles Slaken on Thursday evening at 7:00 P.M.

Ping Pong on Tuesday evening at 6:00 P.M.

Pickleball on Saturday at 9:30 A.M.

Chair Yoga with Bo Sebastian on Wednesday at 9:00 A.M.

Game Night with Richard Maximoff on Tuesday Night at 7:00 P.M.

Looking for Euchre players... Contact Randy at rangail@videotron.ca

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March Clubhouse Events Chef Kerrisha offers you:

Thursday Poolside Grill opens before Bingo Friday Night Drinks at 6:30 P.M. / Dinner at 7:00 P.M. March 1st: Chicken and Mushroom in Creamy Tomato Sauce $10 March 8th: BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Mac & Cheese and Coleslaw $12 March 15th: Chicken Marsala with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans $10 March 22nd: Beef Stroganoff with White Rice Lettuce and Tomato $12 March 29th: Smothered Pork Chops with Collard Greens and Candied Sweet

Potatoes $12 (Please email, text or call to make reservations by Thursday Noon for Friday Night’s Dinner)

Chef Kerrisha Chen email: chenkerrisha@gmail.com

tel: (954) 825-8744

Poolside Grill Hours Thursday: 6:30P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Friday: 6:30 P.M. – 10:30 P.M. Saturday: 1:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Sunday: 1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

STARTERS: Fried Mozzarella Sticks - crispy on the outside with real mozzarella cheese on the inside... breaded and fried to perfection ...served with chilled marinara sauce 6.95 Chicken Tenders with Fries - Served hot and crispy golden brown with your choice of BBQ, honey mustard or ranch dipping sauces 6.95 Emerald’s Chicken Wings - "Have it your way"... Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, BBQ, Island Jerk or Plain, your choice of dressings (Ranch, Blue Cheese, BBQ) 11.95 all drums/all flats (additional charges apply) 1.95 Emerald’s Loaded Nachos – tortilla chips, cheese, tomato, olive, scallion, sour cream & salsa 8.75 add chicken or 2.95 guacamole 1.95 Chicken Quesadilla - flour tortilla, sharp cheddar, chicken, peppers and onions... served with sour cream 7.95 SALADS ALL salads are served with your choice of salad dressings...balsamic vinaigrette, caesar, ranch, creamy Italian, olive oil with red wine vinegar Fresh Garden Salad - mixed greens, tomatoes, carrot, cucumber & bell peppers 6.95 Caesar Salad - romaine, garlic toasted croutons, fresh parmesan cheese, caesar dressing 6.95 Greek Salad - mixed greens, tomato, red onion, cucumber, black olives & feta cheese 7.95 Signature Mixed Salad - mixed greens with dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, goat cheese, candied nuts and balsamic Vinaigrette 8.95 SALAD ADD-ONS Grilled Chicken 2.95 Crispy Chicken 2.95 Grilled Salmon 5.95 BEER & WINE AVAILABLE

BURGERS Emeralds Cheese Burger with Fries - 1/3 lb Angus beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles 8.95 Fried Egg-Topped Burger with Fries -1/3 lb Angus beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, Fried Egg 10.95 Double Cheese Burgers with Fries - two(2) 1/3 lb Angus beef patties, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles 11.95 Bacon Cheddar Burger with Fries -1/3 lb Angus beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, bacon, American Cheddar 9.95 SANDWICHES Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich - juicy flavorful chicken covered in a crunchy coating served with fries 8.95 Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich - a healthy high-protein lunch with carrots & cucumber 6.95 Emerald's BLT Sandwich - 5 strips of bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on toasted bun. Served with fries 5.95 Double Hotdogs with Cheese - seared hot dogs with melted cheddar served with fries 6.95 Grilled Lemon Chicken Flatbread Wrap - tender lemon flavored chicken grilled to perfection with baby greens, tomatoes & a spicy garlic sauce 8.95 Salmon flatbread wrap 11.95 Sirloin steak flatbread 11.95 SIDES Basket of Fries 2.95 Lemon Pepper Fries 2.95 Sweet Potato Fries 3.95 Bacon 1.95 DESSERT Triple Chocolate Overload - chocolate cake with chocolate ice cream 5.95 Key Lime Pie 4.95 Strawberry Shortcake - angel cake with whipped cream & fresh strawberries 5.95

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At a Glance: Double the Fun! Karaoke Superbowl

Cindy Charbonneau & Mark Sutera,

Organizers of the Karaoke Randy Hanley & Gail McDonough, Organizers of the Football Squares

John, a major contributor Gary, 1st Quarter Winner ($25)

Theresa, another talented contributor Charles & Kim, Half-time Winners ($25)

And some dancing...... Beth, Third Quarter Winner ($50)

AND Fourth Quarter Winner ($100)

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International Women's Day: March 8th, 2019 Campaign theme: #BalanceforBetter The future is exciting. Let's build a gender-balanced world. Everyone has a part to play - all the time, everywhere. From grassroots activism to worldwide action, we are entering an exciting period of history where the world expects balance. We notice its absence and celebrate its presence. Balance drives a better working world. Let's all help create a #BalanceforBetter. Let's build a gender-balanced world Balance is not a women's issue, it's a business issue. The race is on for the gender-balanced boardroom, a gender-balanced government, gender-balanced media coverage, a gender-balance of employees, more gender-balance in wealth, gender-balanced sports coverage ... Gender balance is essential for economies and communities to thrive. Collectively we can all play a part Collective action and shared responsibility for driving a gender-balanced world is key. International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women - while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender balance. The first International Women's Day occurred in 1911, supported by over one million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific. Gloria Steinem, world-renowned feminist, journalist and activist once explained "The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organisation but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights." Motivate others So put your hands out and STRIKE THE #BalanceforBetter POSE and make International Women's Day YOUR day - and do what you can to truly make a positive difference for women everywhere. Amplify via social media Post your #IWD2019 message on social media with your "hands out" balance pose for a strong call-to-action for others to also help forge a #BalanceforBetter. Take action For International Women's Day 2019 and beyond, how will you #BalanceforBetter? © Photograph: Jorge Oviedo / EyeEm

File Now for the 2019 Senior Exemption Property owners who are 65 years or older may qualify for an additional exemption on their Homesteaded property. This additional exemption – which applies only to the county’s portion of the taxes and city taxes for residents of cities that have adopted this exemption – saves the average Broward senior nearly $300 each year in taxes. To qualify for this valuable tax-saving exemption, an applicant must be 65 or older as of January 1, 2019 AND have a combined HOUSEHOLD adjusted gross income for 2018 not exceeding $30,174. If you believe you qualify for this exemption, please click on this link for steps to ensure proper filing: http://www.bcpa.net/senior_instructions.asp Residents who received the Additional Senior Exemption in 2018 will receive a renewal card in the mail. If you still meet the income requirement, simply sign the renewal card and return it to our office by May 1 so we can ensure you receive this exemption for 2019. Rest assured there is no personal information listed on the renewal postcard. For questions regarding property tax exemptions, please call 954.357.6830. 2019 Homestead Exemption/Save Our Homes Cap Set by the State The Florida Department of Revenue has set the 2019 Save Our Homes cap at 1.9%. This cap limits increases to the Assessed/Save Our Homes Value for properties receiving Homestead Exemption to no more than 3% per year or the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) regardless of increases to the just value of the property. This cap results in considerable savings over time for properties with Homestead Exemption. It is important to remember this is not a cap on the actual taxes, but rather a cap on the assessed value of the property. Important: The Save Our Homes cap begins the year after you receive Homestead Exemption and automatically renews each year. This cap does not cover new construction or construction that was not taxed before the "Save Our Homes" limit applied to a particular property. Many owners will face a significant increase in property taxes when they purchase a property as the previous owners’ exemptions will be removed and the Save Our Homes (SOH) value reset. Florida law requires the SOH value be brought up to the just value of the property when Homestead Exemption is added or removed from the property. For this reason, our office offers a New Homebuyer’s Tax Estimator on our website at www.bcpa.net. This estimator allows prospective buyers the ability to plan ahead when purchasing a new home.

The absolute filing deadline for any 2019 exemption is September 18, 2019.

If my office can ever be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at 954.357.6904 or by email at martykiar@bcpa.net. Take care,

Marty Kiar

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Community Contacts

Clubhouse rooms are available

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.

The available venues at the clubhouse are: - Card room (reception area included) for up to 50 guests for a minimum of 4 hours;

- Ballroom (reception area included) for up to 100 guests for a minimum of 4 hours; - Ballroom (reception area included) more than 100 guests for a minimum of 4 hours. Reservations will be confirmed only upon reception of full payment at least two (2) weeks prior to the reservation date (due to funds clearing with the bank). 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 rest rooms. Abuse of this policy will result in immediate termination of the contract, loss of deposit and/or other justified fines determined by the manager.

Contact the office at 954.735.1718 EXT. 100 or office@leoacondos.com

Management and Support staff Property Manager Gene Kronick management@leoacondos.com 954.735.1718 ext. 101

Office Manager Rosa Santiago office@leoacondos.com 954.735.1718 ext. 100

Maintenance Guillermo Ramirez maintenance@leoacondos.com 954.735.1718 ext. 100

Clubhouse Dining Chef Kerrisha Chen chenkerrisha@gmail.com 954.825.8744

Treasurer Mark Sutera accounting@leoacondos.com

Accountsult 954.739.0310

Reflections Carole McDonough reflections@leoacondos.com 954.399.2312

Board of Directors President Robert Davis robert48davis@comcast.net 954.348.0452

Vice-President Cyrus Blackshear ceblackshear@gmail.com 646.327.6213

Secretary Robert Pensabene bobopfl@gmail.com 718.938.3084

Treasurer Mark Sutera chartera3@comcast.net 303.718.3755

Directors

Greg Comer g0606comer@gmail.com 954.292.3712

Darrell Craig darrellcraig@mac.com 757.561.6146

Debra Richardson debraterp@comcast.net 954.243.6793

Antonio Romero tromeroleoa@gmail.com 954.773.3677

Michael Weiner michaelawiner@gmail.com 215.292.8484

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For Sale Price Rooms From

To 138,900 221,500

2/2 2/2

Recently Closed

Address List Price

Sale Price Rooms

116/105 190,788 183,549 2/2 105/513 170,000 170,860 2/2 114/405 160,000 160,280 2/2 105/205 160,000 154,690 2/2 113/309 159,900 156,583 2/2 113/109 159,000 156,000 2/2 111/302 154,900 157,154 22 110/110 139,900 138,379 2/2

Rentals Price Rooms From

To 1,300.00 1,685.00 2/2

FRED LANGEVIN Preview Properties, Inc. Cell: 954-993-9398 902 NE 1st Street, #8 22libra@comcast.net Pompano Beach, FL 33060 www.LakeEmerald.com

Complete inventory of Lake Emerald listings. Visit: www.lakeemerald.com Supplied by IDX

114 Lake Emerald Drive #407 2 BR/2 Baths, Some Upgrades, Great Lake Views, unfurnished.

Listed $147,000

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# 1 AGENT LIVING ON PROPERTY - OVER 409 TRANSACTONS

March 2019

117 Lake Emerald Drive #407 2 BR/2 Baths, Upgraded,

Great Lake Views, unfurnished. Listed $165,000

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