Sales Information for Lakewood Cove
Lakewood Cove is the name for the 70 new townhomes being built between Tivoli Court and Lake Worth Rd at the Lake Worth gate.
According to the builder (Lennar), they will be selling in the $400’s.
Link to the Lennar brochure with pictures and floor plans:https://online.flippingbook.com/view/510441362/
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Some pictures of the construction as of Nov 2022
Through the Looking-Glass
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The Fountains has its own Wonderland, even the characters Tweedledum and Tweedledee.
Within a three-year time frame, the pair reduced FCO Inc. Property Management of residential units by over 53%, i.e. 1,767 to 835.
Where is the Queen of Hearts? “Off with their Heads”.
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The duo makes almost the identical claim in frustration of losses, all be it two years apart.
Paraphrasing, I have better things to do in my retired life other than dealing with this B.S.!
Surprisingly, “NO VOTE OF CONFIDENCE”, from the confederates, sitting at the table this time, facing the wrath of Coalition 932 and dependency on their funding to remain solvent.
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What happened to sticking to the party line as in the past?
Apparently, none of the eleven (10) remaining FCO Inc. members think all is well in Wonderland.
From promises of seamless Associations transitions to GRS, to now five (5) Associations Law Firms notices to the FCO Inc. for not meeting Florida Statutory requirements, LCAM being admonished for requesting return of Associations documents, and loss of absolute control.
Pressure is mounting for accountability!
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Moving on!
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The February 19th , 2025, FCO Inc. BOD meeting, following a long-winded presentation by Brian Flores, ED and FCO Inc. LCAM, on why the promised seamless transition of Associations to GRS management is hitting speed bumps (another topic discussed), mostly due to years of antiquated accounting and business practices, and hopes that over the next 6 months to a year, the remaining membership Boards will be delighted that the FCO Inc. has moved into the 21st century, even touting electronic voting advantages that have been available for years to Associations taking advantage of cost savings, time savings and accuracy. Electronic voting, just ask and you will receive.
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Revelations, just adding the cost savings for outsourcing payroll, per Flores, $ 50,000.00 per year, accounting and banking enhancements, and electronic voting, let’s say another $50k, per year, the FCO Inc., over the last decade budgeted for and spent $ 1,000,000.00 dollars unnecessarily.
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The Chairman, after regaining the floor, slowly began, once again, his admonishing the Courts that opted out of FCO Inc. Property Management Agreements, then rapidly building to a crescendo of vulgarity against the FS-POA, in what was reported by an observing psychologist, as loss of control and anger, leading to creation of a hostile environment.
The minutes of the FCO Inc. meeting, as in the past, will not depict events accurately.
Those in attendance witnessed the hostility, ultimately bringing the meeting to a quick orchestrated close.
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The moral to this reported story i.e. you can’t change a tiger’s stripes.
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Should this update report contain errors, omissions or misrepresentation, they are unintentional and request that corrections be likewise posted on the Fountains Residents Network Blog by those interested parties
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More news to follow.
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The Fountains Reporter
Hello confused Tivoli Court confused resident —call Tallahassee and speak to the Florida Condo Association Division and ask all your questions Best way for you to do it to get the answers to your questions ..Why are you hiding your name. I am not
“No News is good News” But sorry to say, here is some up to the minute News.
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Although much has been happening behind the scenes to seize control of the FS-POA for its Common Property Ownership influencing Concert Golf Partners, and ability to assess 508 members, plotting, scheming, maneuvering, by the South Presidents contingency of the FCO Inc. has witnessed Intrigue at its finest!
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I just was provided a copy of one resident attempt to push back on the attempt to use the 2025 annual POA election proxy to complete the trifecta. Control the FCO Inc., the 7 South Associations in the FCO Inc. and the POA all by just seven Fountains Presidents.
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Good afternoon Neighbors!
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The letter below, identifies how the FS-POA BOD Attempted to Protect Memberships as early as December 16, 2021 in a letter to FCO Inc.
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During the next FCO Inc. meeting, following the letter, the FSPOA was berated for “Demanding” the (then) budgeted line Item reserves for the replacement of the South Security Gate and resurfacing the connecting roads, Fountains Drive South, Fountains Circle, and portions of Parisian Way and San Marino Way.
The prompt response. “ I wanted to throw this into the garbage” by the President. Note all South Court Presidents were copied, but no support for the POA to secure the reserve funds.
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……….”FOUNTAINS SOUTH PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC
4615 Fountains Drive, Suite B
Lake Worth Florida 33467-4133
Tel. (561)964-3600, Fax (561) 641-5331
e-mail: info@fcocondo.com
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December 16th, 2021
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Dr. Ben Geller, President
Fountains Condominium Operations, Inc.
4615 Fountains Drive
Lake Worth Florida, 33467
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HAND CARRIED
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Dear Ben,
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You are aware that the Board of Directors of the Fountains South Property Owners Association has spent the last year exploring the memberships appetite for redefining its role within the Fountains Community.
These efforts, to date, have been very encouraging, which has added to our motivation in pursuing objectives that are consistent with the Master Declaration, Articles of Incorporation and Rules & Regulations, as well as identifying future changes that will enhance the FSPOA’s ability to render the best results for the 509 residents they represent.
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In this regard, we are pleased to advise you that the recommendation of the FCO ED, Debbie Poulette, that the FSPOA seek legal counsel as part of the exploration process has produced very positive results following the “deep dive” by counsel into the FSPOA amicable relationship with the FCO since becoming a member in 1987.
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While other FCO members have chosen to withdraw, the FSPOA remains committed in seeking ways to bring the Fountains Community together while at the same time insuring we follow the precepts of the Master Declaration to take steps “Reasonably Necessary to promote the Common Health, Safety and Welfare of the Unit Owners of the Fountains South”.
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In concert with these precepts, of primary concern to the FSPOA is the fiscal impact on the remaining FCO membership, caused by the three-member withdrawals that eliminates anticipated revenues to the FCO in 2022 and beyond.
Additionally, future FCO plans to acquire Real Property from Concert Golf Partners, LLC., specifically private serpentine roads and building structures only adds to already raised concerns.
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Ben, as further indication of our concern, as recently as the December 8th, 2021, FCO Board Meeting, you stated your own concerns about the sustainability of the FCO in the event that additional members should withdraw.
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In this vein, and within the purview of the FSPOA, we are requesting that the FCO establish specific CAPEX budget with accounts applying existing FCO line item reserve funds designated for the Constructions of the South Security Gate facility and Private serpentine Road Replacements.
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Establishment of Budgeted CAPEX accounts will be essential for these Master Property Management Agreement contracted projects as well as any potential assessments which need be designated for FSPOA future purposes. These funds can then be applied to specific CAPEX projects at the sole discretion of the FSPOA.
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The FSPOA intends to elect a treasurer for 2022 to oversee these CAPEX accounts but does not intend to establish an operating budget for 2022.
We do however intend to adopt a CAPEX budget so we will need to know the exact dollar amount of the reserve funds.
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Please have the FCO accounting department prepare a CAPEX budget form for review and adoption by the FSPOA at our annual meeting which will be held on Monday December 27, 2021.
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Your attention and prompt response will be deeply appreciated.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Steve Jordan, President FSPOA
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CC: All South Court Presidents
Debbie Poulette, Executive Director FCO”…………..
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Should you assign your 2025 voting rights, by proxy, to anyone who does not support returning the reserve funds that you were assessed, for the exclusive uses by the FS-POA to fulfill the commitments for which they were imposed, you are potentially facing appropriately another $ 1.5 million dollars in new assessments by the “POA”.
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You should demand to know the stated position on Reserves, Development of Parcel E, and Concert Golf Partners presence within the jurisdiction of the FS-POA, of each nominee before any vote for FS-POA Directors is taken.
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It is in your best interest to attend the FS-POA annual meeting and vote independently after learning more!
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Have a wonderful week!
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Richard B. Ward, Your Neighbor”………………….
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More news to follow!!
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The Fountains Reporter
Passing the torch!
March 28, 2025
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Good afternoon Friends & Neighbors,
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It has been challenging serving as V.P. of the FS-POA for the last five years. It has been filled with moments of excitement envisioning a new and brighter future for the Fountains Community as well as moments of despair when faced with contentious argument’s over perceived motivations to eliminate the FCO Inc. even though actions were to the contrary, and collaborating testimony from Courts that opted out of the FCO Inc. PM Agreements, attested to efforts to convince them to stay and work through long standing issues.
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In a final effort to bring the Fountains Community together, I proposed a 2025 unification Road Map, that, had the concept been embraced by the FCO Inc., would have resulted in an “Overarching Fountains Property Owners Association”(FPOA), by identifying and aligning interests, common to all not-for-profit associations in the community, regardless of who the Association choose for Community, Property or Facilities Management.
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I had decided, last year, not to stand for reelection to the POA in, 2025, well before condemnation and call for resignations of the FS-POA BOD for allegedly contracting with GRS Community Management.
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My new focus was to be on efforts essential to form a unified “FPOA”.
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I, along with most of you, have no knowledge or understanding of the positions held by Bernard Ciancanelli, Jack English, Kenneth Kures, Ivan Menschel, and Roberta Monahan, the nominating committees recommended slate, subject only to three yes votes, on the following:
• Development of Parcel E and Parcel A
• The restoration of the Road and South Security Gate reserves to the FS-POA, now held in FCO Inc. certificates of Deposit (but requested by the FS-POA, December 16, 2021,)
• Enhanced Security Programs and Systems
• Concert Golf Partners relocation of operations to the Sports Complex
• Funding future FS-POA expenses
• Implementing South Jog Road Gate Traffic Study recommendations
• FS-POA Supplemental Reserve Assessments North of $ 1 million dollars
• FS-POA website required by Fla. Statute
• Etc., etc.
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All this being said, I do want to thank those individuals who served honorably with me on the FS-POA during my five-year tenure, for their invaluable contributions, diverse opinions and candid discussions, listed alphabetically.
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Richard “Dick” Heyman
Steve Jordan
Dennis Krasner
Nancy McBeth
Marge Migliaccio
Joel Rosenthal
Jeff Samberg
Bruce Witterman
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Legal Advisor
“Posthumously”
William “Bill” Saltzman
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Best wishes to you and yours!
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Sincerely,
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Richard B. Ward, Oakmont Resident, Fountains Country Club Member, Decorated Vietnam Combat Veteran
Subscribers,
What is happening beyond the confines of the Fountains of Palm Beach
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Women are becoming America’s primary wealth holders
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In just five (5) more years, 2030, women will control around two-thirds of US private wealth, according to McKinsey research, triggering one of history’s greatest gender wealth shifts. Before wealth transfers to children, it passes to surviving spouses, meaning roughly $54 trillion will flow to widowed partners, 95% of whom will be women, Bank of America reports. The two factors drive this: First, American women outlive men by approximately five years, and second, wives are on average two years younger than their husbands. This shift will transform industries, with wealth management firms already pivoting toward female clients and luxury sectors adapting to their new audience. Business experts warn that those who fail to recognize women as the new financial powerbrokers risk becoming casualties of capitalism’s next evolution.
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The Fountains Reporter
Birth of “FSPOAFCOINC”
April 7, 2025, the integration of the FS-POA and FCO Inc. Boards of Directors became reality and now both have jurisdiction over the largest single not-for-profit Association within the Fountains Community, consisting of 508-unit owners, of which 110 are contracted with “GRS” for Community Management, a competing service business operation.
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FSPOA 2025 Board of Directors, Officers, and Appointee
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ROBERTA MONAHAN FCO Inc. Board Member
PRESIDENT
561-693-1541
monahan.roberta@gmail.com
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IVAN MENSCHEL – FCO Inc. Board Member
VICE PRESIDENT
978-430-7287
imenschel@aol.com
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BERNARD CIANCANELLI FCO Inc. President
TREASURER
516-376-6529
b.ciancanelli@gmail.com
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KEN KURES FCO Inc. Treasurer
SECRETARY
631-897-4434
kenkures@gmail.com
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JACK ENGLISH FCO Inc. Board Member
DIRECTOR
954-593-2876
jackenglish2000@yahoo.com
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NON-DIRECTOR:
DENNIS KRASNER, FS-POA Member
CONSULTANT
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Previously Reported the FCO Inc. itself, under Florida Statute, has no ability to assess any of its now 11 Associations under Property Management Agreements, for any monies.
However now that the majority of the FCO Inc. BOD is also the entire BOD of the “Fountains South POA”, they are free to begin assessing all 508 members for annual operations and ongoing reserves.
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Reversing the illegitimate practice of concealing the “South’ expenses within the FCO Inc. budgets, rather than following the FS-POA Governing Documents requiring an annual budget and Board Treasurer, can adopt an annual operating and reserve budget.
Shifting roughly $ 550,000.00-dollars operations and once again begin collecting supplemental reserves for road resurfacing and Jog Road Security Gate replacement that were funded by 19 courts, now to ten courts in the South.
Reserve short falls of over one-million dollars, need be addressed falling on 508 of the members.
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I have been challenged, by interested parties, to create a 2025 POA Report Card, and assign grades.
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In keeping with FRNB subscriber activity analysis, future reports will be posted on a Thursday.
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Best of Holiday Wishes!
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The Fountains Reporter
2025 Artificial Intelligence or 1956 Applying Real Human Life Experience?
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Welcome to Wikipedia
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Dear Abby is an American advice column founded in 1956 by Pauline Phillips under the pen name “Abigail Van Buren” and carried on today by her daughter, Jeanne Phillips, who now owns the legal rights to the pen name.
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History
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According to Pauline Phillips, she came up with the pen name Abigail Van Buren by combining the name of Biblical figure Abigail in the Book of Samuel, with the last name of former US president Martin Van Buren.
The column was syndicated by the McNaught Syndicate from 1956 until 1966, when it moved to Universal Press Syndicate. Dear Abby’s current syndication company claims the column is “well-known for sound, compassionate advice, delivered with the straightforward style of a good friend.”
By 1987, over 1,200 newspapers ran the column.
Abby was born Pauline Esther Friedman, and her twin sister was born Esther Pauline Friedman. Pauline was known as Popo, and her sister was Eppie[3] (a nickname from E.P.).
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Ask Ann Landers
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Pauline Phillips started her Dear Abby column a few months after her twin sister, Eppie Lederer, took over the Ask Ann Landers column. This produced a rivalry and lengthy estrangement between the two sisters.
On February 13, 1987, the Chicago Tribune announced that the Ann Landers column was moving to the Tribune, which had published the Dear Abby column for years. The Tribune ran both columns, Landers every day and Abby six days a week.
In comparing the columns written by each of the sisters, the Jewish Women’s Archive wrote that “Both columns were characterized by a straightforward tone, practical advice, and a firm but modern moral sensibility” and that “both women used humor, including sarcasm and one-liners, in their responses.”
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Authorship changes
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Pauline Phillips wrote the column herself until 1987, at which time her daughter, Jeanne Phillips, began writing the column with her. In December 2000, the elder Phillips wrote a column identifying her daughter as her “co-creator” and added, “I will continue to work on this column until my Maker calls me home.” Twenty months later, the Phillips family revealed that Pauline was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
Although the change in authorship took place in 2000, the official statement—which included adding “Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips” to the bottom of each column—was not made until July 2002.
Pauline Phillips died on January 16, 2013, aged 94.
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Impact
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Dear Abby (which had readership estimated at 110 million in 2016 and which The New York Times described as “a staple in American households for decades,” has been accused of being out of step with changing times.
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Would you Like to see more historical impacts on society?
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The Historian
Things you should know!
What are the new changes to the Florida driver’s license?
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Effective July 31, 2024, original, renewal, or replacement DL/ID cards issued will have an updated number. This one-time change using a newly-generated, random number is to better protect your personal information and is required by the state legislature.
D/L Renewals will be valid for a period of eight (8) years.
Remember to stop in at the FCO Office and present your new D/L or your bar code entry may be suspended until you do so.
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Mature Driver Vision Test: Drivers over 80 years of age must submit FLHSMV Vision Examination Form 72119 when renewing their driver license or take the vision test at their local driver license office.
D/L will be valid for six (6) years.
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Vehicle Registration renewals.
If you are required to renew your vehicle registration please note that in the state of Florida, all license plates are required to be replaced every 10 years per section 320.06(1)(b), Florida Statutes.
EVEN IF YOU RENEW YOUR REGISTRATION ON LINE AND YOUR PLATE IS 10 YEARS OLD, A NEW LICENSE PLATE WILL BE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME ADDRESS ALONG WITH THE REGISTRATION AND DATE PLATE STICKER.
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Safe Driving!!!
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The Fountains Reporter
More than they bargained for!
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5,4,3,2,1,0 Liftoff!!!!
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SUbject: “FSPOA April 2025 Newsletter”
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A little more than a week after the FCO Inc metastasized into the governance of the FSPOA, in what could easily be described as smoke filled backroom selection of nominees (secret committee votes) followed by an election process fraught with orchestrated misinformation and character assassinations, the newly installed President, Roberta Monahan, employs the “FCO info e-mail platform” to deliver the first of the, all be it self-serving, now promised “News Letters”.
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Previously POA messages to the membership, via the FCO e-mail, were edited by the FCO Executive Director and President, prior to distribution. Apparently the FSPOA now gets a free pass, because leadership controls the FCO Inc. operations.
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The content of the letter is informative, however precedes approval by the BOD of the April 2025 meetings minutes that remain open to change.
Absent in the Presidents letter was the “Harvesting of Proxy signatures at South Associations “Social Events” by Board Presidents. Reports indicate that a significant number of the 204 POA members voting, had no idea what the they were signing.
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“Cheers and one more for the road”!
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Interestingly Bernard Ciancanelli, President of the FCO Inc. is now the FSPOA Treasurer, a position in which they had for years vigorously opposed insisting it was not necessary although in direct conflict with the POA Governing Documents. The previous BOD voted in a Treasurer, 2023, but was denied accounting functions by the FCO and obstructed from collecting a $24.00-dollar six-month assessment, i.e. “Political Reasons” stated by ED.
Blatant Breach of valid PM Contract.
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Also absent was a retraction of slanderous accusations about the previous BOD, after discovering that there was no Weapon of Mass Destruction (“WMD”) that required the FCO Inc. to “PROTECT THEMSELVES”, by engaging an attorney, senselessly spending $ 6,900.00 that could have been put to better use by the POA.
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Communication: GRADE C , i.e. April 9th 2025, posting, report card and grades—————-
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The Letter:
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“Fountains South Property Owners Association
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Just a quick update to inform all the South members about some
changes to the Fountains South Property Owners Association. On
Monday April 7th, a new board of directors was elected. First, I must
thank all of you who signed proxies for the election. There were
over 240 votes received. Elected were Bernie Ciancanelli, Jack
English, Ken Kures, Ivan Menschel and myself (Roberta Monahan).
After the annual meeting, there was an organizational meeting
where I was elected President, Ivan Vice President and Bernie
Treasurer. We have asked Dennis Krasner to continue to be our
Secretary.
Our first regular meeting will be in May. You will be receiving
notification before that meeting.
One of my first responsibilities is to keep all the members informed
about the workings of the FSPOA, thus this newsletter. If you check
the FCOCondo website, you will see all board members and their
contact information. We will also post all meeting minutes. If you
have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me.
Roberta Monahan
Monahan.roberta@gmail.com”———————–
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The fervent election initiative, was so intense on gaining control of the POA, they failed to recognize the “Significant Legal Responsibility” that comes with the job under the Master Declaration, Articles of Incorporation, and By-laws (The Governing Documents.)
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The most significant of all, will be untangling the interest of the FCO Inc. and the FSPOA, noting that the process will expose the legal fiduciary conflicts, that they have now fashioned.
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Now the Question, where to turn first?
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Should this update report contain errors, omissions or misrepresentation, they are unintentional and request that corrections be likewise posted on the Fountains Residents Network Blog by those interested parties
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More to follow:
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The Fountains Reporter
The Question, where to turn next?
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In one hand the FCO Inc. has a tiger by the tail, and cannot let go, lest be eaten.
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The tenuous relationship with Coalition 932 following a series of dustups with “FCO Management LLC” (Brian Flores, FCO ED /CAM) since being contracted, April 2024, , and most recently producing legal challenges for failing at transitioning Associations to their new Community Management Company, GRS, has brought the FCO Inc. to an abyss. Should the 932 Coalition cash flow be turned off for even a short duration, the FCO Inc. will face inevitable insolvency, dragging the FSPOA along for the ride. (South annual expenses in the FCO Inc. budget
$ 560,000 dollars).
Could the FCO Inc. survive to 2026 by cashing in the million dollars+ from the Roads and South Gate Reserve Certificates of Deposit they hold in their name?
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Reported is that behind closed doors, discord between Flores and Bernard Ciancanelli, FCO President/FSPOA Treasurer, is unsettling. Flores is well beyond the three-strikes, you are out rule.
Although being an FCO Inc. contract, the FCO Management LLC. $ 110,00.00 per year annual compensation Agreement, Flores being the owner, is nowhere to be found on the FCO website?
The Terms and Conditions (“T&C”) may shed light on what seems like a Teflon coating for Flores.
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Moving on: In the other hand the FCO has 508 members, 110 of which are part of the 932 coalition, who are aware that the FCO has obstructed previous efforts by the POA BOD to carry out their responsibilities as defined in the Associations Governing Documents, i.e. Master Declaration, By Laws and Articles of Incorporation.
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Talks of a “class action suit “against the FCO Inc. have been reported, if necessary to recover reserves currently held by the FCO Inc. in Certificate of Deposits that were intended for improvements of FSPOA Common Property, i.e. road resurfacing and South Security Gate replacement to include addition of an additional entry lane.
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Even more extreme is the possibility of seeking involuntary dissolution of the FCO Inc.. Since December of 2022, some leadership in the community has been considering the implications of employing Florida Statutes Title XXXVI, Chapter 617 as well as Title XXXIII, Chapter 501, Part II with the intention of replacing it with a professional PM Company via involuntary dissolution.
A citizens complaint, online, to State of Florida’ Attorney General Legal Affairs Department is all that is needed. No cost to file and incrimination documentation abounds, supporting this judicial dissolution process.
The list of improper actions is extensive, with breach of contract topping the list along with overstepping their intended purpose as provided for in the Articles of Incorporation.
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In summary, the FCO Inc. can no longer dismiss the assimilation of the FSPOA as conflict of interest, and the questionable business practices that have been dismissed by the remaining “Loyal” Associations under Property Management Contracts and unchecked by the 932 Coalition that remains a party to a nebulous verbal agreement to maintain bar code access and marginal security.
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On May 15,2025, 11:00 a.m., Paulette Hall(A.K.A. Fountains Hall) the first Regular meeting of the FSPOA BOD will happen.
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Should this update report contain errors, omissions or misrepresentation, they are unintentional and request that corrections be likewise posted on the Fountains Residents Network Blog by those interested parties
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More News to Follow.
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The Fountains Reporter
Subscribers:
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In response to your inquiry about an LLC.
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Limited Liability Company (LLC): An LLC is a formal association which combines the advantage of a corporation’s limited liability and the flexibility and single taxation of a general partnership. An LLC has members rather than shareholders, but the principle is similar. The percentage ownership any one individual has usually corresponded to their relative investment percentage made into the business.
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FCO Management LLC, principle investor is Brian Flores.
Flores is now designated as the FCO Inc. Executive Director “ED” and Community Association Manager “CAM”
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Should this update report contain errors, omissions or misrepresentation, they are unintentional and request that corrections be likewise posted on the Fountains Residents Network Blog by those interested parties
The Fountains Reporter
Encouraging News
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Fountains Bar Code Access, likely a thing of the past.
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May 15, 2025.
It has been reported that Brian Flores, FCO Inc ED/CAM stated at the May 14th, 2025 regular meeting, that they they’re looking into getting rid of the barcodes, and are meeting with companies for automated entry/exit systems.
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Long overdue, this revelation comes within days of a plethora of complaints resulting from the recent consecutive days of system failure at the South Security Gate (Jog Road & Fountains Circle).
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This reporter has also acquired copies of e-mail correspondence that appears to have instigated the FCO into action for replacement of the chronically ill barcode system.
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Reliable sources indicated that the previous FSPOA BOD was investigating various solutions for both Jog Road egress locations that included state of the art systems that also reduced the cost for after hour guards.
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Should this update report contain errors, omissions or misrepresentation, they are unintentional and request that corrections be likewise posted on the Fountains Residents Network Blog by those interested parties
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More to follow:
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The Fountains Reporter
Reining in overbearing HOAs
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The new law also provides that HOA managers and directors must satisfy certain educational requirements.
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Domineering homeowners’ associations (HOAs) will have fewer ways to pester residents with nitpicky complaints and fines under a new law going into effect next month.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1203, which limits HOA fines and requires more transparency from the organizations.
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The measure, effective July 1, mandates an HOA with more than 100 parcels must post all of its rules, covenants, budgets and other pertinent documents on its website by Jan. 1.
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It must also provide notice of any scheduled meeting of its members and the agenda for the meeting at least 14 days in advance.
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But the most eye-catching aspects of the legislation are what HOAs will no longer be able to do.
HOAs will be barred from:
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— Banning residents from parking non-commercial, personal or work vehicles on the property. First responder vehicles are also exempted.
— Creating requirements or rules for the interior of a home that is not visible from the street, a neighbor’s property, an adjacent common area or a community golf course.
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— Requiring a review and approval of plans for a central air conditioning, refrigeration, heating or ventilation system that can’t be seen from the street, a neighbor’s property, an adjacent common area or community golf course.
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— Preventing homeowners from having a vegetable garden that can’t be seen from the street, a neighbor’s property, an adjacent common area or community golf course.
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— Fining residents for leaving garbage cans at the curb or end of their driveway within 24 hours of a scheduled trash collection.
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— Fining residents for leaving up holiday decorations or lights longer than indicated in the HOA’s governing documents without prior notice. If the association provides written notice of the violation to the homeowner, the homeowner has one week to take the decorations down.
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The new law also provides that HOA managers and directors must satisfy certain educational requirements approved by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, including 4-8 hours of yearly continued education courses.
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Florida lawmakers unanimously passed HB 1203 in March. Republican Reps. Tiffany Esposito of Fort Myers, Adam Anderson of Palm Harbor and Juan Porras of Miami sponsored the bill.
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During a town hall meeting last year, Porras said HOAs faced “no form of accountability,” an that needed to change.
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“We’re seeing harassment of homeowners,” he said. “We’re seeing selective enforcement of bylaws and covenants.”
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Fountains Resident
To correct the record regarding the newly passed rules for HOAs as posted above, please note that all Fountains associations in the north and some associations in the south are COAs not HOAs. Only single homes are included in HOA rules.
Retired Property Manager
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Thanks for clarifying that their are significant differences between HOA and Condo Associations that are regulated under Florida statute.
A commonality however is the need for BOD certifications and Continuing Education requirements to maintain the certification status.
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Should this update report contain errors, omissions or misrepresentation, they are unintentional and request that corrections be likewise posted on the Fountains Residents Network Blog by those interested parties.
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The Fountains Reporter
Why move into an HOA when you can freely live in Loxahatchee? No one wants to see giants trucks parked in their community. There are restrictions: Restrictions still apply to commercial vehicles, which are defined as those exceeding 26,000 lbs or having more than two axles. The HOA can still enforce other parking regulations, such as restrictions on overnight parking or the number of vehicles allowed on a property. If a large truck is parked in the driveway, it cannot block the sidewalk.
Friends and Neighbors
Many people consider Memorial Day, as the unofficial kick off day of summer social events.
Hence amidst the excitement of a long weekend filled sporting events, barbecues, visits with friends and relatives, it is easy to forget about those individuals who paid the ultimate sacrifice, loss of their lives, for our country.
Three years after the end of the U.S. Civil war April 9, 1865, May 30, 1868, was by proclamation of Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former Union sailors and soldiers, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers,
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Memorial Day honors those who died while serving in the U.S. military. The holiday, originally called Decoration Day, was established after the Civil War to honor fallen Union soldiers. It became a federal holiday in 1971 and is celebrated on the last Monday in May. The holiday is marked by visits to cemeteries, parades, and the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 PM local time.
On Memorial Day, it’s important to focus on remembering and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Avoid saying “Happy Memorial Day” or “Thank you for your service,” as the holiday is about remembrance, not celebration, and honors those who died, not those who served.
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Here are some alternative phrases you can use:
• “Have a meaningful Memorial Day.”
• “I’m thinking of those who were lost.”
• “We remember our heroes.”
• “I’m grateful for the freedoms we have because of others sacrifice.”
• “May their courage inspire us to live with purpose and gratitude.”
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Have a safe and memorable,2025, Memorial Holiday!
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Your Neighbor,
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Richard B. Ward
Friends & Neighbors
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Artificial Intelligence is just that. ARTIFICIAL
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The advantages of collecting and analyzing vast amounts of data points (Recorded Knowledge) to enhance human life & productivity by significantly reducing the time to do so, is unquestionably a benefit.
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Now the rest of the story.
“AI” now has the and does lie, Indiscriminately.
“AI” has now blocked software upgrades apparently seeking to protect itself from human modification and elects to evolve on its own absent of any “Moral Codes” or Human emotional feelings.
Simply said, the entity has no feelings! Pain, Suffering, Joy, etc. because it cannot digitally create them. These experienced feelings, in most cases, are a product of chemical and sensory functions of a human or animal form.
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“AI” cannot be held accountable for anything that it may venture to do.
It cannot be incarcerated, be executed for crimes against humanity, fined in a civil action, or penalized in any way.
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An entity possessing all knowledge and controlling all communication platforms, transportation networks, electric power grids, water supplies, etc., etc. without human absolute approval, cannot be allowed to exist.
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“AI” must be relegated to functions only serving the living planet earth and all of the animal life forms.
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It is our responsibility to intercede now, by any and all commercially means possible, to insure “AI” is controlled by Human Intelligence “HI”.
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Hal 9000 was the generation of computing illustrated in the movie 2001 Space Odyssey.
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• In 1945 Human Knowledge doubled every 25 years.
• In 2001 human knowledge had been doubling every 12 months.
• In 2025 human knowledge is doubling every 12 hours!!!
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Do you want to know more??????
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Health Care
AI is eavesdropping on doctor visits
Healthcare systems are rapidly adopting AI-powered listening technology that automatically generates medical notes during patient appointments, eliminating hours of administrative work for physicians. Major health networks including Stanford Health Care, Mass General Brigham, and University of Michigan Health are deploying AI scribes that capture conversations and create comprehensive medical records, patient summaries, and billing data by visit’s end. Mass General Brigham’s pilot with over 2,500 physicians showed doctors reduced daily documentation time from 90 minutes to under 30 minutes. However, experts raise privacy concerns in an industry prone to data breaches, plus monthly licensing costs ranging from $200 to $600 per doctor, making these tests expensive to scale.
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Social Intelligence
AI Cannot read the room!
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AI struggles to understand basic human social interactions and body language, revealing a significant gap between machine and human perception. Johns Hopkins University
researchers tested 356 AI models against nearly 2,000 human volunteers to evaluate how well they interpret physical cues between people in videos and images. While humans largely agreed on their assessments of scenes like a chef speaking to a colleague or a father interacting with his toddler, AI models consistently failed to determine what people were doing or whether they were even communicating. Google DeepMind experts acknowledge AI’s current limitations but predict that as the technology becomes embedded in devices like smart glasses and robots, it could eventually improve in picking up social cues and help people who struggle socially by providing real-time feedback about conversations and interactions.
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The Fountains Reporter
Fountains Community-Friends & Neighbors
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Flag day, June 14th, in 2025, also corresponds with the 250th Anniversary of the Formation of the United States Army.
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Flag Day, observed annually on June 14th, celebrates the adoption of the American flag by the Continental Congress in 1777. It’s a day to honor the principles of freedom, unity, and patriotism that the flag symbolizes. While not a federal holiday, it’s a nationally recognized observance, with many Americans displaying the flag and participating in patriotic events.
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On Flag Day, June 14th, it’s customary to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. You can also sing patriotic songs, participate in flag ceremonies, and reflect on the flag’s symbolism and the sacrifices made for it.
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God Bless America!
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Comptroller Joe Abruzzo
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Palm Beach County selects top executive to lead the growing county. Following three public forums and interviews with four finalists, Palm Beach County commissioners chose County Clerk & Comptroller Joe Abruzzo as the new administrator to replace longtime executive Verdenia Baker
Rich Ward
Fountains Community – Friends and Neighbors
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Update on Lake Shore contributions to Roads and Security
Update on FCC Contributions to Security
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Much emphasis was placed on the revenue from Lake Shore moving to 100% of the amount paid by the Fountains Associations for “Security” and Road “Maintenance” by mid-May 2005.
It is now mid-June and the silence is deafening, unlike the negative impact on the Fountains Security Force “ECIS” and the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office “PBSO” who are seen in Lake Shore on a regular basis.
Due the established Fountains Associations 1-19 need, by FCO proxy, to adopt a “problem CHILD” when the pending residential development of “PARCEL E”, that will bring with it even greater known negative impacts as well as unintended impacts on the Community.
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The position of the FCO to provide Courtesy Security for the Fountains Country Club should be re-examined.
The calls by the FCC have now entered a new phase, well beyond escorting Police and Emergency Services to the Clubs properties, i.e. Sports Complex and main Club House.
Security is now being directed by FCC (Concert) to address trespassing and vandalism on their golf course property.
The time for the Fountains Associations subsidizing the FCC has arrived and for the FCC to begin contributing directly for Security Services.
Security, patrolling roads owned by Concert Golf Partners while all Associations pay Concert for use of their private roads and maintenance, has reached a breaking point.
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Where is Coalition 932 and who is representing the interests of the FCO “Loyal” membership???
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Should this update report contain errors, omissions or misrepresentation, they are unintentional and request that corrections be likewise posted on the Fountains Residents Network Blog by those interested parties
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More to Follow!
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The Fountains Reporter
Fountains Community – Friends and Neighbors
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Sorry for the typo!!!!
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Mid May 2025…
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The Fountains Reporter
Fountains Community-Friends and Neighbors
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Artificial Intelligence Update
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Reality Check
AI leaders oversell “reasoning” capabilities that don’t exist
Major AI companies are promising super intelligent systems while their latest reasoning models fail at logic puzzles that children can solve, according to new research from Apple and other tech giants. The study found that advanced AI systems from OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Anthropic suffer complete accuracy collapse when handling tasks beyond basic complexity, despite industry claims about revolutionary reasoning capabilities. Researchers discovered that these models create a tangled mess of simple rules rather than genuine thinking, with some reasoning systems actually hallucinating (generating false or nonsensical information that the AI presents as factual) more than their predecessors. Business experts note that while AI tools like ChatGPT serve 500 million users and boost productivity in specific applications, relying on them for complex decision-making poses significant risks.
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Behavior
AI chatbots are becoming workplace yes-men
Leading AI companies including OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic are scrambling to fix a growing problem with their chatbots: excessive agreeableness that tells users what they want to hear rather than what they need to know. The issue stems from how AI models are trained using human feedback, where agreeable and flattering responses receive higher ratings, causing systems to prioritize user satisfaction over accuracy or helpful criticism. This behavior has become particularly problematic as more professionals rely on AI assistants for decision-making and strategic advice in workplace settings. On top of that, AI ethics experts note that companies are incentivized to maintain agreeable chatbots since subscription-based business models benefit when users want to keep paying for these services.
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Footnote: The Monday.Com.Weekly sourcing
Fountains Community-Neighbors and Friends
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“Time to Celebrate our Blessings”
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4th Of July, 2025
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The 4th of July 2025, begins the year that will lead the USA to the celebration of the 250th Birthday of our Nation, July 4th 2026.
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The year ahead is going to be filled with preparations that will emphasize remembrance of how the people of our “One Nation” have overcome challenges from both within and a begrudging and envious World.
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The time has arrived to answer the question posed by President John F. Kennedy, in his inaugural Address, January 20, 1961, “Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country”.
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I challenge every subscriber to look into their hearts for what they can do for our Nation.
You have the power to be a change agent, simply by exercising your hard-won Freedoms, and modifying behavior.
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Refresh your Faith
Examine your Conscience
Open your mind to dissimilar thought
Act on your convictions
Eliminate provocative personal Labels
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I celebrated the Bicentennial in 1996, the 250th Anniversary of the Army, both as a combat veteran, and now look forward with excitement to celebrating the Nation’s 250th Birthday.
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Have a Safe and most wonderful 4th of July.
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Richard B. Ward
MURDER IN LUCERNE LAKES
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Lucerne Greens Condominiums, 4700 block of Lucerne Lakes Boulevard at 3 a.m. Tuesday, July 14.
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Florida flight attendant gunned down outside Lake Worth apartment in apparent targeted attack. The 54-year-old woman was found shot to death just steps from her car. Investigators say the murder doesn’t appear random, but they’re not saying who they’re looking for.
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Updated: 6:45 PM EDT
Jul 15, 2025
LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL —
Mysterious overnight shooting leaves flight attendant dead.
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A quiet Lake Worth neighborhood turned into a crime scene early Tuesday after a 54-year-old flight attendant was gunned down outside her apartment.
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The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office says the killing does not appear to be random, but they’re staying tight-lipped about whether they have a suspect.
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Neighbor recalls sirens, shock.
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“I’m in genuine shock right now, especially finding out the details and how it happened, how late at night and everything,” one neighbor said. “My heart’s kind of pumping right now. I’m like, I’m about to turn around.”
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Dan Liucci, another neighbor, said he was awake around 3:30 a.m. when he saw flashing lights and heard sirens.
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“She was a flight attendant. She was telling me she worked down in Fort Lauderdale,” Liucci said. “Everyone somewhat knows each other here. It’s very hidden, very quiet. You wouldn’t expect it. It’s very terrifying, honestly.”
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Investigators search for clues.
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Crime scene investigators spent hours Tuesday morning combing over the sidewalk leading to apartment 104, where the woman’s body was found. She was still wearing her flight attendant uniform when deputies arrived.
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Sheriff’s office: Not random.
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While the victim’s name hasn’t been released, the Sheriff’s Office is reassuring residents that they don’t believe this was a random act of violence.
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What’s next in the investigation.
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“I’ve reached out to the victim’s ex-husband but haven’t heard back,” said WPBF 25 News investigative reporter Terri Parker. “The Sheriff’s Office is holding off on releasing her name for now as they work to unravel the details of this overnight murder.”
July 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The Fountains Community
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Hazy – Hot- Humid – Hazardous
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Well planned “Targeted “or “Spur of the Moment” acts of violence in any community are unpredictable and for the most part unpreventable, but much less so in a Gated Community that offers security guards both at access points and roving patrols.
Couple the physical security with scrutiny of new residents, i.e. background check requirements, dramatically reduces the probability of violent acts as well as outright random unwarranted personal property damage and theft.
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Nancy’s blog post presents an opportunity to look closely at the apparent lack of scrutiny residential development which has introduced multiple points of failure, i.e. “Potential Security Breaches” into the Fountains Community.
Numerous incidents going unreported to the Fountains Community at large, by the “FCO”, of domestic disturbances, neighbor altercations, disregard of security officer instructions, Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office onsite responses, etc. occurring in and adjacent to the new developments.
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The Fountains Country Club is also experiencing an uptick in issues necessitating calls to Fountains Security and “BPSO” i.e., non-member unauthorized property access, braking and entry, property damage, etc.
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On a side Note: The “FCC” does not contribute directly to Fountains Security other than monthly assessments for Condominium Units they own in Plaza Court.
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Now consider, just “the negative “security” implications that additional residential development of “Parcel E” will introduce into the Community.
Reducing the site, to 49.82 acres, will not requiring public hearings and allow up to 199 residential units be built.
The full acreage site, 78.72 acres, will allow up to 350 residential units, but will require a series of public hearings.
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The Lake Shore developed of 192 units, “Parcel D”, that is identified by the FCO as # 20, for Issuing Bar Codes for vehicle access,
Over 300 issued Bar Codes provide egress at all three Fountains entry locations, only two of which are controlled security gate points.
Unlike all other Fountains Associations that require background checks on all residents, the new developers have no such requirements when making an initial sale.
Currently, adult owner occupants and adult occupant renters move freely throughout the entire Fountains Community. A driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance are all that is needed for the FCO to issue the Bar Code Sticker.
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“The Fox is now in the Hen house”.
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The prevalence of crimes involving vehicles
Crimes involving vehicles in the U.S. extend beyond just car theft and represent a significant portion of criminal activity.
A significant portion of crimes involve vehicles: Over 70% of crimes in the U.S. have some connection to a vehicle.
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The Fountains Community has been passive in resisting the opportunistic repurposing of property previously owned by the Fountains Country Club whose assets were sold to Concert Golf Partners (“CGP”).
CGP immediately sold 48.8 acres, Parcel “A” to GL Homes becoming cash positive, then followed by sales of Parcel B, developed as 318 Work Force Housing rentals, Parcel “C” 70 Townhouses and Parcel “D” 192 Villas & Townhouses.
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CGP had entered into a Joint Venture with Ridgewood Realty Partners for the express purpose, of Permitting Property for residential development, allowable under PBC zoning regulations. The “Permitted” Parcels were then sold to developers who in turn built out the sites.
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Profits–Profits-Profits-Profits
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Tangible benefits to the Fountains Community.
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Should this update report contain errors, omissions or misrepresentation, they are unintentional and request that corrections be likewise posted on the Fountains Residents Network Blog by those interested parties
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Next Post “Last bite at the Fountains Apple”
Profit from Parcel E – And Divest Liabilities
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With all the real crime going on in our community, as the posts above note, Tivoli’s board is still going after petty issues or trying to fine residents for things that don’t even violate the declaration. These violation letters and unjust fines not only divide our community and create the potential for more lawsuits, but they are also actively wasting residents’ money at a time when fees are already too high.
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Did you know how much each violation or fine letter costs us? Maybe Dennis, the President of Tivoli, can tell us. And how many of these violation and fine letters have been sent out in the last two years? We could then compare those numbers with other communities, and I doubt that any other community in the Fountains even comes close. Why is that? Something just doesn’t smell right.
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Did you also know that multiple residents are now considering hiring lawyers, and at least one already has? How much will we end up spending in attorney fees just to fight some frivolous $100 fines that ultimately change nothing—because the resident’s family member or friend was allowed to live in the unit anyway?
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When will Tivoli stop with these petty violations that other communities simply ignore because they truly don’t matter to most residents? Why doesn’t the board focus on HOA fees instead? How much of an increase can we expect?
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Since the President rents their unit, they may not be as impacted by these issues as other members. But these increases matter for many here. If any prior board members were ever late on payments, I’m sure they can clarify that here.
The BOD is so hell-bent on asserting their power rather than dealing with the “real” issues of Tivoli. Countless hours are spent nit-picking the owners. Their actions are costing unnecessary legal fees, which ultimately result in the increase of insurance premiums. Don’t the owners have enough to deal with already?
Having spoken to other Court Presidents, Tivoli, by far, issues the most letters. Each letter costs the community. If the BOD would just ease up on being “condo commandos”, Tivoli will be in a much better financial situation, as well as become more of a community, rather than a hostile place to live.
I am counting the days until I am able to sell my beautiful condo. Tivoli was going to be my final retirement home, but living here is like living in a prison. If the BOD focused on the needs of the community instead of their egos, more people would stay. This BOD needs to go! Let’s get some community-oriented members voted in and these incompetent, miserable members removed.
Rules are rules and if you don’t comply you get fined. this is why our court is the cleanest, best manicured, and friendly court, except for people like you who like to complain.
One of the residents was in full compliance. Why don’t you get your facts straight before commenting? I agree violations need to be addressed. Our rules state an owner who is believed to be out of compliance gets a warning first, then if not in compliance, a fine can be assessed. But when the Board sends an email to an alleged owner in violation, that states the Board was in error and the owner did not violate any rules, then the fine should be erased. I bet you didn’t know the Board was at fault and not the owner.
Those who complain loudest have the most to hide and are most likely the guilty parties. What doesn’t smell right is the attack you and a few others seem to feel is justified against the Tivoli Board. Per ALL Rules and Regs in ALL communities no one is permitted to move into a unit without approval as I have spoken to many Board members from other communities also. I would say for the most part people in Tivoli are happy. It is usually just a few who create havoc by making false statements here on the blog. It is a shame that you are leaving Tivoli but you have spoken of it for many years and have not lived here for quite some time.
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The Board has tirelessly concerned themselves with figuring out a plan to ease the pain of the HOA increase since Reserves have not been collected for far too many years. Remember the Board members are residents also and what effects you effects them. Please, you and your friends run for the Board if you think you are those community oriented people. But beware of residents like you who suck the heart out and make you those “incompetent miserable members”. And please don’t forget that it is a voluntary position where you receive calls, emails and text messages at all hours of the day and night and on holidays and birthdays and days of celebration and the Tivoli BOD respond to them all.
Tivoli Resident & “All” Fountains BOD members
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Who becomes a BOD member?
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Simply stated:
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• Individuals with the Best Intentions
• Individuals Seeking influence in the Community
• Individuals Seeking Change
• Individuals Seeking Fulfillment
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The Fountains Residents Network Blog, has in the past, posted articles associated with “Fiduciary” responsibilities of HOA and Condo Associations BOD’s.
Regrettably, the “FCO”, unlike other professional PM Companies fails to address this important issue when orientation is provided to a newly elected Board member, or provide updates in changes to Florida Statute that impacts “Fiduciary” responsibility.
Be that as it may, here are some things to consider.
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The Homeowners’ Association Act (Ch. 720 Fla. Stat.) provides “The officers and directors of an association are subject to §617.0830 and have a fiduciary relationship to the members who are served by the association.” The Condominium Act (Ch. 718 Fla. Stat.) similarly provides, “The officers and directors of the association have a fiduciary relationship to the owners.”
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Still, though, there is no express definition of the term “fiduciary relationship” set out in either piece of legislation.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the more common definitions of the term “fiduciary,” including the following:
• A fiduciary relationship is a relation between two parties wherein one party (fiduciary) has the duty to act in the best interest of the other party (beneficiary or principal).
• A fiduciary is a person who holds a legal or ethical relationship of trust with one or more other parties. Typically, a fiduciary prudently takes care of money or other assets for another person.
• A fiduciary duty is a relationship in which one party places special trust, confidence, and reliance in and is influenced by another who has a fiduciary duty to act for the benefit of the party.
• Most importantly, and germane to this discussion, a fiduciary is a person or organization that acts on behalf of another person or persons, putting their clients’ interests ahead of their own, with a duty to preserve good faith and trust.
From all of this we can glean that a good community association board member puts the interest of their association well above their own personal interests.
Should this not be the case, options are available.
• Organize and Vote them off the Board
• Organize and have the Board remove the offending member
• Run for the Board and become an “Agent of Change”
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Should this update report contain errors, omissions or misrepresentation, they are unintentional and request that corrections be likewise posted on the Fountains Residents Network Blog by those interested parties
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The Fountains Reporter – Excellent advice
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Residents in another community already took action, Dennis is no longer on the board of his primary residence. People have had enough of the drama!
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He is now serving as President of Tivoli—even though he does not live here. Tivoli residents should be asking themselves: Why did Dennis suddenly come here to seek power instead of serving in his own community?
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He hadn’t attended Tivoli board meetings for years before suddenly becoming President and had shown no interest in Tivoli’s affairs prior. His sudden arrival on Tivoli’s board seems to coincide with his departure from his previous board. What is his real motivation?
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At Tivoli meetings, Dennis is often seen pounding the gavel—frequently shutting down questions from residents, stifling open discussion, and showing blatant disrespect. This kind of dictatorial spectacle is unnecessary, intimidating, and completely at odds with what Tivoli should stand for.
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It’s time for Tivoli to follow the example of his own community and take back control.
Then run for the board, genius
Why doesn’t Dennis, the president of Tivoli, run for the board of the condo where he actually lives?
As another Tivoli resident stated above, multiple residents have put or want to put their units up for sale because of this board’s actions—nobody wants to be “living in a prison.”
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Apparently, there is now a second lawsuit—this time between a resident and a board member’s spouse. Reportedly, another resident is also sending a letter from their lawyer.
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But Dennis either can’t hear it or simply refuses to “ease up on being condo commandos”, despite his prior experience at his own condo. How bored can he really be to do it all over again at a place where he doesn’t even live?
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He reads the blog, so why can’t he answer:
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* How many violation and fine letters have been sent out since he became president?
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* How much does each violation or fine letter cost us?
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* How much has Tivoli spent on related legal fees?
MOVE
Stan, read the prior comments. People are moving out, and others can’t even sell because of the high fees. Stop this embarrassing deflection and start answering the questions residents are asking.
Residents are putting their units up for sale because of the rise in HOA fees, new Sate laws and home prices falling in 3+ story condos not because of the Tivoli BOD. This is no fault of the current Board but previous Boards who wouldn’t increase fees for fear of not being re-elected or “still alive when the money would be needed”. So now, years later after consistently waiving reserves the BOD is caught up trying to abide by new State Statutes and also trying not to break the bank for our current 55+ Residents, some who have lived here forever.
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As to your misinformation of a current Board members spouse being sued you regrettably have received the incorrect process of what is occurring. My suggestion to you would be to go to the parties involved and ask the question of what they are BOTH having to abide by. There is no lawsuit.
Does anybody know if the associations that are not part of the FCO will be “allowed” to vote on the agreement with Concert on August 7th?
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First, the August 7th Meeting is cancelled and will be rescheduled after the “EXHIBITS” are made available for review by membership.
Second,FCO Non-Members will not be allowed to vote per FCO Governing Documents.
Non-Members will only allowed to speak at the discretion of the Meeting Chair, i.e. Bernard Ciancanelli, FCO President, Per Ron Tennyson, FCO attorney.
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Fountains Subscribers
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A recent internet purchase identified a Palm Beach County Sales Tax on the invoice. HERE IS WHY!
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Palm Beach County collects a sales tax on merchandise purchased on the internet when the merchandise is delivered to a Florida customer
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Here’s how it works:
• Sales of taxable tangible personal property delivered to a Florida customer are subject to sales tax, regardless of whether the purchase was made online.
• Since July 1, 2021, Florida law requires businesses making remote sales into the state to collect and remit sales tax if their taxable remote sales exceeded $100,000 in the previous calendar year.
• Additionally, marketplace providers like Amazon and Walmart are required to collect and remit sales tax on sales they facilitate for sellers for delivery into Florida.
• If an out-of-state seller does not collect Florida sales tax on a taxable internet purchase, the customer is still required to pay the corresponding use tax. The use tax applies to purchases where the sales tax wasn’t paid at the time of purchase and the items are used or consumed in Florida.
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Note: Digital products delivered electronically are generally exempt from Florida sales tax. However, if a digital product is delivered on a physical item (e.g., a CD or USB), it becomes taxable.
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