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

Owners Association

In This Issue:

3 President’s Report

4 Secretary’s Report

4 Manager’s Report

5 Landscape Committee Report

5 Media Committee Report

6 Welcome New Chef Earl Deveaux

7 Clubhouse Happenings

9 Advertising

10 Community Contacts

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Dear Lake Emerald Owners and Residents,

It’s hard to believe June is already here! The weather is great, the lake is beautiful, and sales are still brisk in our community. Prices are still reasonable, and it’s a great time to buy at Lake Emerald.

If you’re thinking of buying or selling at Lake Emerald, ALWAYS call Christine. NO-BODY has sold more of Lake Emerald than Christine!

RECENT LAKE EMERALD SALES

117/209 SOLD AND CLOSED AT $117,000118/406 SOLD AND CLOSED AT $117,000113/205 SOLD AND CLOSED AT $100,000105/705 Under Contract - was listed at $164,900118/404 Under Contract - was listed at $138,900

FEATURED LISTINGS

113/101 Incredibly redone from top to bottom...........$129,900106/308 Covered parking, tiled floors, great cond.......$129,900113/401 New everything! Open kitch., granite, etc......$134,500109/202 Can rent immed.! Hurricane impact windows $115,000112/109 Excellent cond., hurricane impact windows....$117,000

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 *** CKinzer@bellsouth.net

480 Successful Lake Emerald

Closings

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President’s Report

I would like to start off this month’s message by thanking the Board of Directors, Committees, and Membership for all their volunteer work in helping making Lake Emerald the jewel that it is. Whenever we have issues or problems the Community always comes together and reunites to correct any situation.

This month should see much progress on our grounds and in our buildings. I have to thank our employees for all their work on and off the property. We are looking at our finances to see where we can utilize our 2014 budget and make some much needed decisions on the management of our contractors and vendors, and start preparing for next year. We have now completed the poly-pipes in 92 of the 160 units in Buildings 115 thru 118 and are moving along. The seal coating is complete except for a few touch ups and we just received the quote on completing the parking areas also. We will be finishing the seal coating in the next month.

We have had an issue with some cars that were broken into recently and are in the process of pricing some HD cameras to install in certain areas around our property and at the front and back gates to make our community completely secure. Some of this will be done this fiscal year and after we put the 2015 budget together we should complete this security initiative early next year.

We had a miracle occur last week. A few of our members feed our 6 to 8 cats that reside under our clubhouse. These cats take care of the other pesky critters that roam our property. I have to thank Ms. Pat Connolly and her committee for their hard and continuous work taking care of these cats. We had a resident move out of the community recently that left a non-feral cat on the grounds. Pat, Richard Stanley and other committee members found this cat and were taking care of it, but as life works it was adopted and lost in another development. The Wildlife Committee went to the development to find the cat and low and behold after many hours of searching received a call from a friend of Ms. Connolly who had seen the cat 6 miles away. Thankfully we found the cat. He is a friendly male and would make a lovely addition to a home. Reach into your hearts and find the time to add a new member to your family. Call me if there is any interest.

Respectfully,

Chris Bruno - President

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Manager’s Report

Secretary’s Report

Dear Lake Emerald Community,

First of all, to the fathers in our community, wishing you all a wonderful Father’s Day with your family and friends.

Please note at this time we are working diligently in regards to our Lake Emerald Security. It is very important that we all take an active role and report anything suspicious to our property manager and or security company. With that being said Mr. Basta and I have been working very hard in regards to security cameras and pricing.

This security project is a top priority for all of us board members. We do not take this lightly and we will develop and implement a solution which will make our community a safe place.

Lastly, if you have not experienced the cuisine of our new professional chef at the clubhouse I encourage you to drop by on a Thursday or Friday evening, Saturday afternoon, and or Sunday morning for brunch.

Motivational quote in closing “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduce by them.

All the best,Laura RhoadesLEOA Secretary

The Managers Reports are available in the management office.

Gene Kronick, LCAMManagement ExecutiveLake Emerald Owners Association108 Lake Emerald Dr. Oakland Park, FL 33309Tel: 954-735-1718 ext. 201 Fax: 954-497-1541management@leoacondos.com www.leoacondos.com

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Gym Committee Report

Our landscaper had a death in the family and couldn’t attend our last landscaping meeting. Gene and I went over various issues that need to be done. These will be reported on in next month’s Reflections after Carl is back.

Once again, I am asking for volunteers for the Landscaping committee.

You don’t have to be an expert, just interested in improving the appearance of our property, and not have a personal agenda.

The committee needs volunteers, who will just show up on the first and third Wednesday morning of the month at 11 am in the conference room. I seek people with open minds who will be consistent in attending. I only request that you be respectful.

Concerned parties, please call: Carolyn Starin at (954) 730-7636

Thank you for your continued interest.

Carolyn StarinLandscaping Chair

Landscape Committee Report

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Media Committee Report

If you want up to the minute information on what’s going on at Lake Emerald, then don’t forget to check out the website at www.leoacondos.com. Please be advised that an audio CD recording of LEOA Board meetings is available upon request from the office. Contact Rosa in the office if you would like a copy made. If you wish to sign up to receive the Reflections newsletter via-email, please submit your name, bldg/unit#, and e-mail address to reflections@leoacondos.com

Best Regards,Denise Bednarek Director and Co-Chair of the Media Committee

Welcome to Our New ChefEarl Deveaux

Lake Emerald is happy to announce the arrival of our new chef Earl Deveaux. Formally of Kaluz on Commercial and the Intercoastal &

Yolo’s on Las Olas, Chef Deveaux brings a vast wealth of experience to the Lake Emerald table. He is well versed in local food fare, and prides

himself in preparing worldly cuisine with an all American flare. Chef Deveaux will prepare a wide variety of flavours, creating his menus based on fresh local ingredients. This makes it possible to offer high

quality dinning at reasonable prices for the residence of Lake Emerald

The Chef and his staff look forward to expanding and improving both brunch and dinner services. We hope you will choose to join us!

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JOIN US WEDNESDAY JULY 2ND

For our first Wednesday in July Special Dinner ServiceWe will be serving a special summer menu

5:30PM - 9:00PM

CLUBHOUSE HAPPENINGS

Every Friday Night7:30PM—9:30PM

You’re Invited to BRU NCH at the ClubHouse Restaurant

Game RoomGet the Game Room Equipment

at the Restaurant Bring I.D. To Check Out Equipment

BRING A GUESTSPECIALBuy One

All You Can Eat Brunch and get one at

50% OFF

Every Friday Night 5:30PM—7:30PM

New Hours For June:

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

Every Thursday Night7:30PM—9:30PM

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

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$15All you can eat

Brunch

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

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Mark HirstRealty Associates

954-600-2391 mark@hirstlarsenhomes.com

Brett LarsenBroker Associate, Realty Associates

954-600-2391brett@hirstlarsenhomes.com

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RECENTLY SOLD:105/806 $180,750118/406 $117,000117/209 $117,000114/305 $115,000113/205 $100,000111/203 $95,000

PENDING SALE:118/404 $138,900

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PENDING SALE

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COMMUNITY CONTACTS

MANAGEMENT OFFICEProperty Managermanagement@leoacondos.com

(954) 735-1718 Ext 201

Office Manager Rosa Santiago office@leoacondos.com

(954) 735-1718 Ext 200

Bookkeeper Stella Marchaccounting@leoacondos.com

(954) 735-1718 Ext 202

Securitysecurity@leoacondos.com

(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 webmaster@leoacondos.com

LAKE EMERALD OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.BOARD OF DIRECTORSboard@leoacondos.com

PRESIDENT Chris Bruno itexec50@yahoo.com

(703) 850-1647

VICE-PRESIDENT Lou Papaandy3oaks@aol.com

(954) 303-3872

SECRETARY Laura RhoadesLaura@myradmed.com

(954) 663-8246

TREASURER Frieda Chervincherfri105@aol.com

(954) 739-8935

DIRECTORS E-MAIL ADDRESSESDenise Bednarek-denise.bednarek@gmail.com (954) 703-9400

Carolyn Starin—carolynstarin@comcast.net (954) 730-7636

Sam Elia—abramsey@gmail.com (754) 200-7425

Joseph Dibbs—jmdibbs@yahoo.com (954) 305-6766

Fred Langevin—22libra@comcast.net 954) 484-1786

Anne Morganstein—steinmorgan@att.net (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 /

Scott Sherman 110 / 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 / 40410 Reflections of Lake Emerald

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 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.

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 office@leoacondos.com

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 Page 7.75 (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: Courtney@bcgraphicsfl.com or Call with Questions 954-970-7273 BC Graphics, Inc.To Advertise in Reflections Newsletter Please Contact Chris Bruno or Courtney Becker at 954-970-7273

To Advertise on our website and channel 92 or all three venues please Contact Jim Basta jim201@comcast.net (954) 735-6408

CLUBHOUSE HOURS Clubhouse #954-497-1525 ext. 206 or Tia C#954-857-1413Thursday 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm BINGO and/or DINNER Friday 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm TGIF HAPPY HOUR (5:30-7:30pm) and/or DINNER Saturday 11:30 am to 4:00 pm POOL SIDE GRILL ONLYSunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm BRUNCH (til 1:00pm) and POOL SIDE GRILL (11:30am-4:00pm)

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

WWW.LAKEEMERALD.COM

For a full inventory of listings

Visitwww.lakeemerald.com

Fred Langevin22libra@comcast.net

email: 22libra@comcast.netPhone: 954-484-1786 I Live Here

An all Broward Realtorwww.homefindersmap.com

FOR SALE - ASKING PRICE For Sale BR Bath

118 LAKE EMERALD DR # 207 88,500 2 2117 LAKE EMERALD DR # 204 85,000 2 2105 LAKE EMERALD DR # 310 100,000 1 115 LAKE EMERALD DR # 204 106,900 2 2113 LAKE EMERALD DR # 402 118,500 2 2109 LAKE EMERALD DR # 108 120,000 2 2118 LAKE EMERALD DR # 204 125,000 2 2112 LAKE EMERALD DR # 308 129,900 2 2118 LAKE EMERALD DR # 109 140,000 2 2116 LAKE EMERALD DR # 405 154,900 2 2106 LAKE EMERALD DR # 112 159,000 2 2105 LAKE EMERALD DR # 411 159,900 2 2

PENDING SALES LIST PRICE109 LAKE EMERALD DR # 102 $ 94,000

Direct From MLS/IDX Information

RENTALS PRICE ROOMS118/204 $ 1,200 2/2114/207 $1,285 2/2

RECENTLY CLOSEDAddress List Price Sale Price Rooms

105 # 816 189,900 180,750 2/2118 # 406 125,500 117,000 2/2117 # 209 124,900 117,000 2/2114 # 305 119,900 115,000 2/2113 # 205 105,000 100,000 2/2111 # 203 105,000 95,000 2/2

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