Venus is an isolated community known for its flooding during the summer, independent people and - most recently - for turning back the Eagle National Training Center's attempt to become a neighbor. ...more

December 20, 2009

Would you please clarify the legality of compensation for the board of directors of a condominium association? ...more

December 13, 2009

I have written to you previously about a potential vote our condominium complex entertained to opt out of the state statute. This was recommended by our management company. ...more

November 29, 2009

The Live Oak Preserve Association has fired the company that manages its daily operations. ...more

February 4, 2009

Dear Abby: A few months ago, I moved in to a new apartment. The complex, while not luxurious, is quite nice. ...more

December 28, 2008

Our management company has ignored several homeowner requests to review the financials for our homeowners association. Phone calls are transferred to an answering machine. E-mails, certified mail and normal U.S. mail are ignored. Some of us association members have reason to believe financial wrongdoing by the board and we understand reserves are being spent. ...more

December 7, 2008

Now that Wal-Mart has shelved - at least for now - its plans to build one of its Supercenter stores along U.S. 19, city officials would like to acquire the property. ...more

November 29, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - A proposed charter school that would target high school dropouts may have to delay its plans. ...more

November 13, 2008

I have read in the statutes that reserves are not for regular expenses, but are for special ones like roofs, painting, and paving. Would a reserve fund be valid for insurance? ...more

October 12, 2008

Responsible condo and homeowners are increasingly being hit with special assessments and higher association fees to cover the growing cost of those who are not meeting their obligations because they have lost their homes. ...more

September 23, 2008