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
Fountains Community Veterans
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WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it will improve Veterans’ access to health care by extending the length of new VA community care authorizations to one year for 30 standardized types of care.
The change means Veterans referred by VA to community care for eligible standardized types of care will receive 12 full months of uninterrupted treatment at VA expense before having to obtain a VA reauthorization.
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Veterans will benefit from uninterrupted access to essential specialty services, allowing them to focus more on their health and less on navigating administrative requirements. Community providers will be empowered to manage care with fewer administrative barriers and greater flexibility.
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Prior to the change announced today, some VA community care specialty referrals were reevaluated every 90 to 180 days, increasing the likelihood of interrupted or delayed care.
“No Veteran should have their health care disrupted by red tape,” said VA Secretary Doug Collins. “This change means better continuity of care, which leads to better health outcomes. It also improves convenience for Veterans and cuts administrative work for VA staff and community care partners.”
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With today’s announcement, VA is now offering year-long community care authorizations for the following standardized types of care:
• Cardiology
• Dermatology
• Endocrinology
• Neurology and Otology
• Otolaryngology or ENT
• Gastroenterology
• Urogynecology
• Addiction Psychiatry Outpatient
• Family & Couples Psychotherapy Outpatient
• Mental Health Outpatient
• Nephrology
• Neurology
• Nutrition Intervention Services
• Oncology and Hematology
• Neuro-Ophthalmology
• Oculoplastic
• Eye Care Examination
• Optometry Routine
• Orthopedic Hand
• Orthopedic General
• Orthopedic Spine
• Pain Management
• Podiatry
• Podiatry DS
• Addiction Medicine Outpatient
• Pulmonary
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry)
• Rheumatology
• Sleep Medicine
• Urology
Veterans are encouraged to contact their local VA Medical Center Community Care Office for questions to see how these new updates may affect their care.
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The Fountains Reporter
in Reply to Question
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Concert/Ridgewood and the FCO Board would be making a big mistake if they made that move. The 8 Courts represent 932 doors.
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Rod Tennyson, the FCO attorney, claims that only the 11 Courts that have signed the 3-Year Property Management Agreement will be eligible to vote. Rod mentioned a “FCO Master Property Management Agreement – The Fountains (Non- Members),” but it has never been heard of nor signed (to our knowledge).
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The FSPOA signed a 3-year Property Management Agreement for the years of 2025, 2026, 2027 (even though the POA is NOT obligated to do so). The 10 Courts in the South are members of the POA, therefore, the FSPOA should be a primary party to any negotiations and any resulting Agreements between Concert/Ridgewood affecting FSPOA roads, the South Gate, and common community property. Currently, three South Courts (Atrium Homes, Milan 1, Milan 2) who employ GRS as their property manager are members of the FSPOA.
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Because there is confusion between the two separate entities of the FCO BOARD and the Fountains Condominium Operations Inc. (which is merely a property management company), perhaps it is time for the FCO Board to be renamed THE FOUNTAINS NORTH & SOUTH COMMUNITY BOARD, which will represent all 19 courts.
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Fountains Condominium Operations Inc., and GRS Community Management will simply serve as property management companies representing their respective community.
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Fountains Subscribers and interested Parties
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A reliable source has provided this reporter with an e-mail communication that included 19 recipients.
The questions, asked about a legal opinion letters, should be answered before any further FCO actions are considered.
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E-mail:
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“Bernard Ciancanelli, President FCO, Et Al
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Greetings,
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Hopefully the intention by copying individuals went beyond a simple advisory, but also an invitation, seeking comment.
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For transparency, during the last decade, I have moved from a “documented” ardent supporter of the FCO, to questioning how it has transitioned, unrecognizably, into what it is today. Obviously, I am not alone as membership numbers have continue to decrease substantially.
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First and foremost, the very long-term uninterrupted relationship between Rod Tennyson, ESQ. and Debbie Poulette, Retired FCO ED/CAM, not only solidified her “indispensable FCO status” but also ensured Tennyson’s ongoing tenure in providing unchallenged legal guidance to the company. Unhealthy at the best and corrosive at the worst. No more need be said.
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This symbiotic relationship has been viewed by interested parties as “Rubber Stamping” FCO initiatives. Often by “reported phone calls”, to Debbie, FCO leadership, as well as e-mails that also often appear, just prior to FCO meetings, and were then read to those in attendance, supporting an agenda item before the BOD, that day.
Not surprisingly his recent e-mail to you is reminiscent of this past practice supporting FCO Leadership positions.
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Questions.
· Has Tennyson ever written a Formal Legal Opinion Letter why the FCO, under the umbrella of a Master Property Management Agreement, has the legal authority to commit member association homeowners to the agreement proposed by CGP?
· Has the FCO obtained a Legal Opinion Letter from any legal firm licensed to practice in Florida that would lead the FCO to believe that it can take on the significant Liabilities & RISKs associated with acquiring assets from CGP, i.e. Buildings, Roads, Land, Bridge, etc. via purchase/donation?
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For those copied on this e-mail, and anyone unfamiliar with a Formal Legal Opinion Letter from lawyers, it is issued in letter form, expressing legal conclusions about or legal analysis of a transaction or matter and relied on by the addressee of the opinion. The main purposes of a legal opinion are:
• To inform the addressee (“FCO”) of the legal effect of a transaction or matter.
• To identify legal risks that the addressee (“FCO”) should consider further and evaluate.
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The opinion should include a clear introduction, a detailed description of the relevant facts, an analysis of applicable laws and regulations, and substantiated conclusions and recommendations based on that analysis, along with any limitations or assumptions made.
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With all due respect, the e-mail suggesting that the BOD of the FCO conditionally (absent of Exhibits) approve a “Binding” (on the part of the “FCO”) Agreement, does not even reflect the minimal requirement and exposes the lack of or due diligence re: Legal Effects/Legal Risks.
Thank goodness that the August 7th meeting has been cancelled in lieu of final exhibit availability required by “confused” citizens.
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Question:
· Concert has a small army of very well compensated attorneys at their disposal and has literally two (2) years to prepare the Exhibits, much of which is merely “Cut & Paste” from the original Purchase and Sale Agreement for the FCC Assets and similar agreements for disposal of Parcel D, and transfer of land to their LLC’ throughout the Fountains. Why any delay?
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I suggest the delay is not the choosing of CGP/Ridgewood.
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Are there potential Repercussions from the Fountains Community rejecting the Proposed Agreement?
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Are there potential Repercussions the Fountains Community can inflict on CGP/Ridgewood?
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Is there a win-win-win solution?
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Be safe!
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Respectfully,
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Richard B. Ward, All Fountains Resident Advocate “
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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.
The Fountains Reporter
While the cat is away the mice will play!
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Fountains Condominium Operations Inc.
“Sells You Out”
To Replace Lost Membership
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Cancels FSPOA Purpose
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Agreement excerpts:
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“Imposed FCO Membership”:
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Following the later of any new Property Owners Association, Homeowners Association, or Condominium Association (any of which is hereinafter referred to as “POA”) for development on Parcel E or one hundred and twenty (120) days following issuance of the first building permit for a dwelling unit on Parcel E, the POA shall become a member of the FCO upon the same terms and conditions as all other members of the FCO at the time of membership, as stated in the attached Exhibit B in FCO Master Property Management Agreement (“Management Agreement”). The POA declaration shall include a reference to the Management Agreement confirming the POA’s acknowledgment thereof. Any POA draft declaration shall be submitted to the FCO for review at least thirty (30) days prior to its recording in the public records.”
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On August 7th 2025, the Fountains Condominium Operations, Inc. the Not-for-profit Property Management Company “FCO” was(is) attempting to sell your property ownership rights, while two of its Member Associations, Versailles Court and Luxemburg Court, leverage your unawareness of how this can be happening, while directly benefiting their individual Association, at your cost.
“WHEREAS, Concert seeks the cooperation of the FCO and its Board of Directors not to oppose the proposed project before Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, Concert’s proposed development will impact the Fountains Community with increased traffic resulting in impacts to its roads, security and other Community Services and the FCO desires to limit as much adverse impact as possible to the Fountains before the FCO can integrate the proposed new development into the whole community for the common good.”
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The FCO and the two Associations have convinced Concert Golf Partners “CGP” that they have the legal right to enter this Agreement, bind its remaining Membership to the Agreements Terms and Conditions, that include the Assumption of millions of Dollars of Liabilities and Tremendous uninsurable Risks.
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In essence, in this Agreement, they (FCO/Luxemburg/Versailles) are attesting to the fact that all FCO Associations and FCO “Additional Associations” have agreed to the “Terms & Conditions” and their members will not oppose the development of 350 (356 in agreement?) units on parcel E. This number of units will require multiple Palm Beach County Public Hearings during the permitting process giving interested parties the ability to diminish unfavorable impacts and obtain favorable concessions.
The number of hearings on a “PUD” can be increased based Public and Stakeholder engagement and concerns related to the project.
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Are you prepared to allow CGP representatives to control the narrative and dominate public hearings for their benefit?
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Moreover, the “FCO” and these two Member Associations, have for over a year publicly denied negotiations with CGP yet another version of the Original “Corporative Agreement” rejected by the community, has once again surfaced.
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Are you ready to forfeit your “Constitutional Right to Freedom of Speech” in order to confirm to FCO pronouncements and claims?
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Are you prepared to turn a blind eye to the illegality and actual ability of the FCO to fulfill conditions of the Agreement?
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Are you prepared to let someone else exercise your Property Rights?
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Question: Have you knowingly assigned your power of attorney to the “FCO” allowing them to commit you as an individual, to a Contractual Agreement you have never even seen?
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Moving on:
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Brian Flores, FCO ED/CAM. June 24, 2025, e-mail.
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“Dear Fountains Community Court Presidents,
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I hope this email finds you well and enjoying your summer.
Please find attached the final draft of the Concert Agreement that Rod, Bernie, and I have agreed to as the best deal we can get from Concert after months of negotiations and numerous drafts. We do not recommend any further changes.” The attached 11 exhibits are currently being drafted by the attorneys of the respective parties and will be available for review prior to the meeting. We have tentatively scheduled an FCO Board meeting for August 7th to discuss the attached final draft. Your attendance at this meeting, as with all FCO meetings, will be appreciated.”
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However, no Exhibits were attached, but a promise for them to be available prior to the August 7th meeting was made. To date, August 13th, 2025, no Exhibits have been made available to the members at large.
Also, Ron Tennyson has stated that the Exhibits are being drafted by Concerts lawyer’s, i.e. Brian M. Seymour, Esq. 777 S. Flagler Drive, Suite 500 East West Palm Beach, FL 33401, and would not be available on August 7th.
Stunningly, Flores, July 28, 2025 notice of a Regular Meeting of the FCO Board of Directors states: (1) Discuss the Concert Agreement, and (2) Vote on Concert Agreement by FCO Board of Directors, again contrary to the June 24th e-mail notice.
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Oh really!
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Property Acquisition Repercussions:
By acquiring CGP property, structures, and roads no longer useful to CGP, via donation/purchase, the FCO will be accepting responsibilities for all costs associated with ownership. Not mentioned in the Agreement is the Fountains Drive South Vehicle Bridge and Golf Cart Trestle structures owned by CGP.
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The FCO Not-for-Profit Property Management Company is attempting to commit to a lease of maintenance space in a new CGP Building (some 1,000 SQ. Ft @ $ 10.00 per Sq. Ft, initial base rent) for 15 years ($150,000+) with three 5- year options (total $300,000 +).
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The CGP Maintenance Facility.
• It is Concert’s intention that Concert will construct, at Concert’s sole cost and expense, a new golf maintenance facility near the current location of what is commonly referred to as the “Sports Complex” located on Parcel E.(Sports Complex is not located on Parcel E) Within sixty (60) days following commencement of construction of the new golf maintenance facility, the Parties will meet to identify appropriate space, not to exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet, that FCO may use within the new maintenance facility, subject to mutually agreed upon commercially reasonable terms in a lease to be entered into between Concert and FCO within sixty (60) days following completion of the new golf maintenance facility. Among the commercially reasonable terms, the referenced lease shall be for a minimum of fifteen (15) years with three (3) options for renewal at FCO’s option for a term of five (5) years each, with the initial base rent starting at ten dollars and no/100 ($10.00) per square foot per year.
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The FCO Not-for-Profit Property Management Company has, for the purpose of this agreement, named themselves agents acting in the interests of the Fountains South Property Owners Association “FSPOA” by agreeing to future changes to the Properties owned by CGP south of the Lake Worth Drainage District canal, i.e. #14.
The current BOD of the FSPOA has not responded to requests for a special meeting for a BOD “Position Statement” on the Development of Parcel E that will have dramatic negative impacts on its membership along with future development of Parcel A.
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Proceeds for Capitulation:
• Payment to FCO. Within ninety (90) days after Concert has received all final permits and approvals from all applicable governmental authorities and commences construction on the site infrastructure for Parcel E (which start of construction shall include excavation on Parcel E), Concert shall provide the FCO the sum of One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for
FCO’s use in its sole and absolute discretion.
• Per Lot Fee Paid. Within thirty (30) days following the closing of each newly constructed home, including townhomes, to a third-party purchaser, Concert or its assigns will pay to FCO $7,500 per home, such that the total amount paid is estimated to be $2,625,000 based on three hundred and fifty (350) homes.
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• Conveyance to Luxemburg Court. Within one hundred and twenty (120) days following issuance of the first building permit for a dwelling unit on Parcel E, Concert will begin demolition of the building on the Craft Hall property, as legally described on Exhibit G, and upon completion of such demolition the property will be graded and grass planted. Once the foregoing demolition, grading, and grass planting are complete, Concert will convey by Special Warranty Deed fee simply title to the Craft Hall property to Luxemburg Court. Simultaneously with the conveyance, Concert will obtain, at its sole cost and expense, a title commitment for the Craft Hall property and provide the same to Luxemburg Court. The Special Warranty Deed for this conveyance shall be recorded substantially in the form of Exhibit J. This paragraph 4 and paragraph 5 and support of Concert’s “Proposed Development” are the only provisions concerning obligations between Concert and Luxemburg Court.
• Landscape Buffer. The Proposed Development shall include a sixty (60) foot landscape buffer along the boundary of Parcel E and Luxemburg Court.
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• Approval of Versailles Court as to Building Restrictions of Concert Development. Versailles Court shall be a party to this Agreement for the limited purpose of its agreement and support of the development of Parcel E, including this paragraph 15, which concerns obligations between Concert and Versailles Court, which shall include a minimum buffer between the properties of sixty (60) feet (the “Buffer Area”). This Buffer Area does not include any aboveground structures and would be located between the Versailles property line and the rear property line of all Concert proposed single-family or town homes located adjacent to Versailles. The Buffer Area will be used solely for landscaping, berms, drainage, and other similar uses. Concert will follow Palm Beach County minimum regulations for the Buffer Area. Concert shall include any additional enhancements to the Buffer Area at its sole and absolute discretion.
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• Covenant running with the land.
Blah, Blah, Blah…. This covenant shall benefit the FCO and POAs and shall not be construed to be for the benefit of those parties and any of their members or owners within The Fountains.
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Ratification:
FCO represents and warrants that as required by its bylaws, a majority of the FCO Board of Directors consisting of the Presidents of FCO Member Associations, at a duly noticed meeting under the bylaws have ratified and agreed to the terms of this Agreement as part of the FCO process for approval of such agreements and further that the FCO represents and warrants that all associations within the Fountains are included within the meaning of the two defined terms, Associations and Additional Associations. The FCO further represents that both Luxemburg Court and Versailles Court were among those who voted in favor of this Agreement. Note: The “FSPOA” is never mentioned in this agreement.
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No Third-Party Beneficiaries:
This Agreement is intended for the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assignees, and is not for the benefit of, nor shall any provision hereof be enforced by, any other person, including but not limited to FCO Members and property owners within The Fountains.
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Summary:
To date CGP LLC. has contributed little or nothing to the property owners at large of the Fountains Community.
The decision by CGP to sidestep their normal Golf Club Business Operations, sell off property assets, and reap even more profits from establishing a joint venture with Ridgewood to permit additional residential development of the remaining land has been financially rewarding. Yet this venture has had extreme negative impacts and some are even memorialized in the subject Agreement.
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However, the most significant have gone unrecognized and lost from any consideration.
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The predominantly Senior Gated Community Characters, even recognized by Palm Beach County, have been lost forever.
• The emotional stress on lifelong residents equates to nothing less than “PTSD”.
• The unwillingness to recognize the need for contributing to “Offsite” improvements placing additional burdens on the Community is unconscionable.
• Roads owned by CGP are in desperate need of milling and resurfacing yet they attempt to transfer ownership and the associated liability to the Fountains Community that has already contributed Approximately $ 280,000.00 dollars to the FCO for that purpose. CGP charges the Community for the use of the roads under an agreement with the FCO.
• CGP has benefited from the used of the Jog Road “South Gate” and Roads owned by the FSPOA. Access for non-resident membership and the Roads to carry out business conducted at the “Sports Complex” they own.
• No fees are collected by the FSPOA whereas CGP charges the FCO rent for the Lake Worth Gate that is included in the $ 8,000.00-Dollars per month ($96k annually) for the four structures, i.e. Fountains (Paulette) Hall, FCO Offices, Craft Hall and North Gate.
• CGP contributes nothing directly to the Fountains Security although they rely on Security Guard Patrols to address issues in their Property.
They do however pay monthly assessments to Plaza Court for the two condominium units they own, i.e. Fountains (Poulette) Hall and FCO Commercial Office Building.
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Conclusion:
It has been estimated that the long-term liabilities of this Agreement far outweigh the benefits by at least a factor of three to one.
Absent of a crystal ball, will CGP move forward with permitting 350 units without an agreement, reduce the foot print of Parcel E to accommodate less than 200 residential units streamlining the PBC Permitting Approval Process, Sell Parcel E to a Developer, or some combination thereof, remains a mystery.
Whatever the move by CGP, it is essential that you exercise your rights, personally or by proxy, and contribute to this process in some way or be faced with the consequences.
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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
Stanley said: “Rules are rules and if you don’t comply you get fined.” That’s simply false. Some owners have been fined for things that are nowhere in our documents.
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-One owner got a violation letter to replace a spring on a screen door—claimed to be a rule violation. It’s not in our rules.
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– Another: Board member Susan set off fireworks, yet only another resident was fined for same. Fireworks aren’t banned in our rules.
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– Another: Concerned resident posted example above too, then there is a Red Riding Hood story. And there are many more.
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Stanley also claimed: “This is why our court is the… friendliest court, except for people like you who like to complain.” Well, let’s look at how “friendly” it really is in Tivoli:
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– A resident just out of the hospital allegedly got a violation letter for parking crooked after passing out in their car. “Friendly” would have been helping them park, not sending violation letters to them.
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– A friendly board president doesn’t bang a gavel to silence questions and prevent discussion.
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– A friendly board doesn’t rip out blooming bushes enjoyed by the community just to settle personal scores.
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– A friendly board member doesn’t call 911 on a resident for taking pictures of a building.
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– And a friendly community doesn’t have multiple lawsuits going.
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– And as for Dennis—if he’s so beloved and “friendly,” why is he no longer on the board where he actually lives? Did his neighbors finally have enough? If he’s such a gift to a community, why not serve the one he and his wife call home instead of parachuting into Tivoli to play “condo commander”?
To: Nobody Likes You
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Make every effort to confirm what your are reporting from reliable sources and where possible avoid character assignations.
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If you are passionate about the Governance, Rules and Regulations of your Association, and you can determine the desire for change in the Community, direct your energy to make change happen.
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Simply put, without a commitment to effect change, complaints will fall on deaf ears. You will be seen as a malcontent with nothing to offer as a solution but only be part of the problem.
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Memorialize what you believe should change and begin a campaign to establish alliances within your Community to support your vision.
Become a recognized knowledgeable and truthful community influencer.
Influencers can affect change without ever serving a day on a BOD.
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Get others excited about change. Excitement can be contagious and addictive.
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Best wishes!
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The Fountains Reporter
Yes. Rules are Rules. The resident who received a REMINDER LETTER for a broken screen door was asked to fix it so that it would close securely. You might ask why??? Hurricane season is upon us. Since that Resident is a snowbird and has never experienced hurricane force winds which can rip a screen door off its hinges if not secure and wind up hitting a person or vehicle or becoming a projectile through a window. It is in ALL ByLaws of ALL Communities “Unit owners are responsible to maintain windows, front doors, screen doors and utility doors uniformly and in good order”
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Moving on to the next statement… Perhaps a Board member did shoot off fireworks early one evening but I believe that was not the issue with the Resident fined with a noise disturbance at 1:00 in the morning when multiple residents complained to Security and Security was called to that townhouse residence and asked the participants to stop and they did not. Please refer to the Security Report on file at the FCO office.
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Let’s continue… The Resident who received a letter about irregular parking was perhaps bad timing but nonetheless was not the first occurrence. This Resident continually parked irregular, even when well, with the Board and Security receiving complaints from other residents who found it difficult to park in the spot next to this homeowner.
Blooming bush was old, dying and overgrown.
Resident taking pictures was walking behind buildings at 8 in the morning while first floor residents were still wearing comfortable attire and drinking the first cup of coffee on their lanai not expecting someone to walk closely by their units snapping photos of??
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And there is one ongoing lawsuit(which is public for viewing) into its 3rd year and that one only since this Board was elected.
So my suggestion would be to take the advice of the Fountains Reporter “Make every effort to confirm what you are reporting from reliable sources and where possible avoid character assignations”
Fountains Residents Under Stress Take a deep breath!
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August 15th is National Relaxation Day
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Sean Moeller founded National Relaxation Day in 1985 as a fourth-grader. In an interview with Valerie Monson in The Des Moines Register Sean suggested people shouldn’t do anything of real value. Cleaning and real work are not part of relaxation.
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August 15th Celebrated History
1843
Tivoli Gardens opens in Copenhagen, Denmark. The amusement park is the second-oldest running amusement park in the world.
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1914
Julian Carlton sets fire to Taliesin, the home Frank Lloyd Wright shares with his mistress, Mamah Chaney. Carlton and his wife were working as servants in the home and the blaze killed seven people, including Chaney and two of her children.
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1914
The Panama Canal, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans opens to traffic.
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1935
A plane crash near Point Barrow Alaska kills aviator Wiley Post and humorist Will Rogers.
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1965
The birth of stadium rock begins when The Beatles perform for a crowd of 60,000 at Shea Stadium in New York.
1969
The three-day Woodstock Music and Art Fair opens. The festival hosted 32 acts and an estimated 1/2 million attended the fair.
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Birthdays:
Napoleon Bonaparte – 1769
The French military leader and emperor rose to power during the early 17th century.
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Elizabeth Bolden – 1890
When Lizzie Bolden died at the age of 116 years and 118 days, she had lived through 21 U.S. Presidents. At the age of 30, the passage of the 19th Amendment would provide Bolden with her first opportunity to vote in a Presidential election. The supercentenarian was the oldest living person in the world at the time of her death.
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Fountains Community
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The Altis Blue Lake Public Civic Site Future Development
I have e-mailed the FCO and GRS Community Management for their assistance in notifying the community about the development of the Altis Blue Lake Public Civic Site.
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E-mail
Brian Flores ED/CAM FCO & Kevin Quinn, Chief Executive Officer, GRS Community Management
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Good Monday afternoon!
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I wish to inform the Fountains Community, by all means available, that the Altis Blue Lake Public Civic Site will be developed.
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Please take the necessary steps to inform the FCO & GRS (Fountains) members that the efforts of the 2023-2024 FSPOA BOD has produced a fruitful result.
The Blue Lake Civic Site, resulting from the Development of 318 Workforce Rental units, known by the Fountains as Parcel B, is in the process of becoming a Multicultural Resource Center.
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This is not only a wonderful use of the property but also insures proper landscaping maintenance but even more significant addresses a major physical security void in what was once a Gated Community perimeter.
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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES, INC., a Florida non-pI. and Palm Beach County will be making this project a reality.
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This will be the first “soft” benefit, (unintentional) to the Palm Beach/Greenacres Community’ at large, from the acquisition of the Private Fountains Country Club by Concert Golf Partners.
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On July 30th, 2025 I received the following email.
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“Good afternoon Mr. Ward,
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I hope this email finds you well and that you are enjoying our Florida Summer!
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I am sending you a brief note to share that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) has approved the future use of the civic site: a Multicultural Resources Center. You can find relevant details by clicking on this link: 3H4 (see item “C” listed under the Motion section of the item).
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Please note that the civic site has yet to be conveyed to the County, our team continues to work with the developer towards completing said transaction. Nonetheless, while that work is ongoing, it is exciting to know that a use to further support the community’s needs has been identified and approved.
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As a reminder, you can always visit our Open Projects Page (Facilities Development & Operations Open Projects) for updates on this initiative and other key projects under our purview.
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Please, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if we can be of further assistance.
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Cordially,
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Isamí C. Ayala-Collazo (pronouns: she/her/hers)
Assistant County Administrator
301 North Olive Avenue, Suite 1101
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Ph. 561-355-4576
Cell. 561-913-8625
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Facilities Development & Operations Director” (End Quote)
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Brian and Kevin, thank you in advance for your attention.
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Sincerely,
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Richard B. Ward, Fountains Community Advocate -END-
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Friends and neighbors Have a wonderful week!
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Richard B. Ward
The Fountains Reporter,
Thanks for all the suggestions. Everything written here is true to the best of my knowledge. If someone has proof that something is wrong, I’ll post a correction. So far, nobody has been able to show that any of this is false.
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The problem is simple: people are afraid of this board. Many worry that if they speak up, they’ll get hit with violations or fines as payback. Since this is a 55+ community, most folks don’t want the stress and just stay quiet, even if they don’t like what’s happening.
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That’s exactly how the board keeps control. Many residents don’t vote at all, so the same group gets back in by default. Some people have even said they got little “gifts” along with their ballots, to push them to vote accordingly….
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Here’s another trick: they run a board member who doesn’t even live here and has no desire to participate, just to block others from getting in. Then a few months later, that person quits for “not participating.” Next year, they do it again.
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This blog is our way to fight back. Many of you read it, and it’s important to know you’re not alone. If we stand together, we can stop the bullying and stop the endless stream of unfair violations.
Again my suggestion is to take the heed of the Fountains Reporter. Do Not Accuse Board Members of receiving gifts for votes. That is a serious accusation. One that would have serious consequences. No one on this Board ever ran without good intentions. In a 55+ community sometimes life gets in the way of hopes and dreams of life in retirement.
And Ms Sennett… your comments do not deserve a reply or answers. A reminder… you created the Grievance Committee when you were President. And when you were President you encouraged fines.
Your numbers are way off and made up. There have been 7 Fine Notices and 43 Reminder letters sent out this year. Reminder Letters are the way this Board operates for a large community of 175 homeowners.
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So how about you all give up on bashing Tivoli Court and leave the blog for the more important issues going on in the Fountains as a whole that will effect ALL the homeowners. Leave the Blog to the people who furnish us with information that is relevant, enlightening and sure to contribute to the betterment of where we are trying to live peacefully and in harmony with what is going on in the world around us.
I’d like to chime in to clarify things a bit. Tivoli board announced that they have already sent out 96 fines and violations this year. At this pace, it will hit 160–165 by year’s end!
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We have only 175 units, so almost every unit could get a notice. That number is way too high—and compared to other communities in the Fountains, nobody comes close to Tivoli.
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Before this board, violations were never anywhere near this high. Clearly, it’s not the residents who changed—it’s the board that’s gone overboard.
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When I was president, some members of the Grievance Committee pushed me hard to send more fines. I resisted and tried to only issue violations for serious issues—like someone keeping a pet snake outside, or repeat offenders—not small things like irregular parking after a hospital stay. Looking back, I should have pushed back even more, but I tried to get along with the most vocal people in hopes we could all work together.
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This is not how you build a friendly community, Stan, —it’s how you create liability. Too many fines don’t just hurt residents’ feelings —they bring lawsuits, higher legal costs, and falling property values for everyone in Tivoli.
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Hopefully, the board will realize they’ve gone too far and finally tone it down.
The actions that the Tivoli Board has and is taking do not meet the Florida State condo rules.
Inquire from your management company if each Board member has taken the required course as per Florida Statute 718.
In addition, contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to report your concerns.
Sorry, I was out of town Sunday evening, and could not comment on the incident I am about to describe that took place at the pool Sunday.
I was walking past our community pool when I decided to glance over the wall to see who was in the pool, and much to my surprise I witnessed a display that I can only describe as total INSANITY. This male individual was yelling, at the top of his lungs at one of our court’s female board member. Not just a regular member, but perhaps the most important and best member we have. He was shouting accusations that can only be described as an act by an insane person, or a person high on drugs. I have no idea which, but this gentleman was out of control.
It was a horrible horrible displays of disrespect for any person.
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I have also found out that he is the person who wheels the baby carriage to the pool to use the barbecue,
After hearing his outburst and accusations I’d like to know if there is any way the court can force this repulsive individual to MOVE.
He is a disgrace and should get on his hands and knees and apologize the our board member.
Tivoli condo board is going OVERBOARD. I have LIVED IN Tivoli court for about 6 years give or take. 4120 building where we all seem to get along. I own two cars and have parked in the same spot in front of my condo. Everyone in this building seam to park in the same spot every day. No problems fighting over parking spots no one complaining.
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I get a violation notice that you can only have one of your cars parks facing your building. Why would a condo board member deliberately go out of their way to enforce this. You know stir up trouble for no reason. I guess it in the bylaws. This is the funny but SAD part no one PARKES IN MY OLD Spot. Its empty every day.
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Nice job condo board
TIVOLI COURT. Can anyone answer my question. We had 3 entrance and exits TO OUR POOL. OUR BOARD DECIDED to barricade one exit with a fence the other exit they locked. Now there is only one way to exit pool area. For OUR SAFETY shouldn’t we be able to have alternative exit from pool AREA. What if that one exit TO GET OUT WAS BLOCKED ??????.
Peter, good questions. I recommend contacting the fire department to find out…
Hi Peter-the reason the board had to close two pool entrances and one only with a key to get in is because teenagers from other courts came into our pool at night to swim.. The other reason is because a homeless man came into our pool a few times to take a shower and sleep on the lounge chair.
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The Tivoli Board had to stop these violations ..my wife and I never parked our two cars in front of the 4110 building because when we moved in 9 years ago we were told the parking rules and regulations which we followed each day…thank you
Lowell, some kids still came into the pool AFTER the locks were installed. They jump over the low fence we have around the pool, so it’s not really a solid deterrent.
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But it is very inconvenient to many residents, as they have to go all the way around to access or exit the pool.
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Maybe the solution is to install a lock on that door on the other side of the pool to make it more convenient to residents at least?
Yelena that would sure solve the problem. Very simple solution.
Yelena. 6 of the 7 buildings in the Court face the front of the pool entrance . 4070 is the only one that does not . No need for a second pool entrance .. nobody has complained about teenagers in the pool late at night since the new locks . If you see anyone call security..
Lowell, the amount of false information you keep spreading is astounding — but I’ve got the receipts.
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During the July 14th BOD meeting, the board announced that there were kids in the pool again. In fact, even the July board meeting minutes confirm what I’m saying and state: “There were trespassers that JUMPED over the wall and were using the pool.” This was AFTER the locks were installed — clearly showing they are ineffective.
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I personally saw them while driving home, and later they jumped the white fence. I even emailed the board about it on July 19th.
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Also, anyone can look at Google Maps and see that two full buildings in Tivoli, plus parts of another two buildings, would benefit from a second exit since they are closer to the back of the pool. That’s at least 1/3 of the community. Also, often people don’t want to go through the pool and have encounters like Peter did, and they would rather walk around.
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Multiple residents have complained about this — including Peter above — but you simply don’t want to listen. I myself rather prefer it was opened as well.
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THE board has recently sent out a survey about voting, why not send out another survey to see how many people would like to have that second exit opened?
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But this is probably moot anyway – it’s not even fire-safe for a pool serving 175 units to have only one exit, at the other end of the pool, especially when there is an alternative. All it does, besides inconveniencing the residents, open up Tivoli Ct for additional legal liability. Especially now that it has been so widely discussed and criticized.
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PS. Why don’t you call the fire Department and ask them to come in and check it out? I recall you being concerned about residents safety… Well, this is neither safe nor convenient. It’s just the matter of installing another lock, if you are so concerned with some kinds, who jump the fence anyway.
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Nobody was able to explain why can’t we have another exit, as it has been for almost 50 years prior.
I’d like to note that the board has stated the fire department said it’s acceptable to have only one exit, so it’s not a legal requirement. Nonetheless, multiple residents prefer to use this entrance, and its closure remains a significant inconvenience for many.
“Ah yes, Stan — ‘not just a regular member, but perhaps the most important and best member we have’ — you mean the same board member who’s managed to become the most disliked person in Tivoli by tossing out violation notices like Halloween candy? The same one who tickets others for the very things she does herself? LOL.
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And let’s not pretend anyone was ‘peeking over the fence’ — this post practically screams it was written by that board member herself or one of her two remaining fans (maybe Mrs. Dennis?). If she’s really the ‘best member we have,’ then go ahead and name her and explain what exactly makes her so great. Because from where the rest of us sit, all she’s done is divide the community and waste residents’ money.
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This is the same person spotted prowling around with a flashlight, peering into people’s cars like some wannabe security guard — and now she’s busy harassing yet another resident with a stack of frivolous violation notices. That’s not leadership, that’s obsession. And it’s exactly the kind of nonsense that could drag Tivoli into yet another lawsuit.”
How interesting that Dennis decided to read Stan’s blog post out loud at today’s Tivoli BOD meeting. Could it be that Dennis is Stan? Makes you wonder who exactly was hiding in the bushes in Tivoli…
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Dennis also proudly declared that the ‘most important and best member we have’ is Susan Diglio. Still couldn’t explain why — but hey, if Tivoli BOD ever gives out trophies for sending the most violation letters, Susan’s already polishing hers.
Yelena My name is Corinna not Mrs. Dennis. And you are right, Susan has many friends in and out of Tivoli Court. She works hard for our court each and every day. Sorry to hear that you don’t like that. Have a pleasant day if you can. Corinna
Corinna, I’m not sure if/why your comment was directed at me, as I don’t recall us ever being formally introduced nor do I know your friends. I do recognize that serving on the board is hard work and often thankless — I’ve been there myself, dealing with many complaints and many major issues, including the necessary repairs that helped us pass the milestone inspection. I’ve also assisted Dennis and the board on many occasions (despite the unfair prosecution I’ve been subjected to in the process), such as catching a costly mistake in the insurance appraisal that saved Tivoli hundred of thousands over the years, and more recently working with the SIRS reserves analyst to help bring fees down for everyone. I’ve said before — and I’ll say again — I appreciate the effort the board puts in, so thank you for that. I’m sure the people in your own community, where your husband served, felt the same.
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That said, appreciation doesn’t mean we must agree on everything. I hope I won’t face any further retaliation for some minor disagreements with the board. My comments are always made with Tivoli Court and its residents in mind, as many are simply afraid to speak up for fear of retaliation — and none of them are controversial:
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— Many residents want the second pool door reopened. Some are even uncomfortable using the pool without it. Nobody has given a clear reason why it cannot be restored, especially since it was used for nearly 50 years without issue and the grass was never a problem. If that door were opened, perhaps multiple uncomfortable confrontations could be avoided at the pool.
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— Most residents believe that sending around 100 violation notices or reminders a year (or even half that) — plus multiple cease-and-desist letters to residents — is excessive. No other court in the Fountains comes close to that number. It’s a lot of work and stress, are all of them really important? Cutting back would not only ease tension, but also make the board’s work easier.
“I really don’t know much about you or even what you look like. but from
what I’ve heard and from what I have read Tivoli court should disregard any comments you have, because everything discussed on this blog seems to be as a result of your incompetence as President and negative comments.
STOP IT ALREADY
You cause all the problems, all the lawsuits, all the anger which evidently what you want to do. Lousy painting, crummy tiles, ridiculous rules. STP IT ALREADY, do everyone a favor and MOVE
Corinna,
Now I finally understand what you meant by your statement, “Have a pleasant day if you can.” It wasn’t a wish — it was a warning. And sure enough, this morning Dennis actually came all the way into my backyard, literally just to tell me in person that your name is Corinna. I will remember it now!
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I can no longer stay silent about this. It doesn’t matter how polite or respectful I try to be — the harassment continues. Dennis’s behavior, not just today but for almost three years, is nothing less than retaliation for my disagreements with the board. It’s not just petty — it’s cruel, and more importantly, it’s illegal.
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One example: Dennis once took a hedge trimmer to a beautiful gardenia in my backyard — a plant that had been there long before you ever moved in. He had no idea how to operate the equipment, and he swung it less than a foot from my head. Imagine how that feels — to have someone come that close to injuring you in your own yard on Saturday morning. I was terrified.
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And it didn’t stop there. Knowing how much I care about nature and landscaping, your husband has continuously gone after the things I care most about. For example, he removed a blooming bougainvillea bush that all the neighbors loved. Now he pushes to plant tall bushes that block only our view, while everyone else — including your building — keeps theirs intact. That isn’t community service. That’s a vendetta.
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And the worst part, Corinna? Your husband has even dragged my ** 89-year-old mother ** into this. She has nothing to do with your feud. She is elderly, fragile, and simply enjoys tending to her flowers. Yet Dennis has tried many times — even again today — to take away the bench she rests on while she works in her little garden. Before that, he even demanded she rip out the flowers she planted, while other residents — including your friend, board member Susan Diglio — were free to plant as they wished.
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What kind of people target a defenseless 89-year-old woman who just wants to care for her flowers?
And the rest of the story that Yelena never mentions during multiple times she has told her story is the Sheriff was called as well as PB Fire Department. Why? Because Yelena Sennett’s husband Henry Sennett came to her supposed defense and shoved the older Tivoli President to the ground where he remained until the Fire Department arrived to confirm he was not seriously injured in the fall. When asked by the Sheriff if Tivoli’s President wanted to press charges against Henry Sennett for Battery, apparently the President turned the other cheek so to speak and said No he would not press charges to the dismay of the other residents present.
The Tivoli Board is one of the worst I’ve ever seen. They create drama and do not cultivate what a true neighborhood should be like. People should go out of their way to be sure everyone has an enjoyable community in which they live. A place of peace and solitude, as well as neighbors looking out for each other.
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What I see is quite the opposite. The need to control and disrupt lives is out of control. I have already made a complaint regarding the mandatory classes all Board members need to attend. Some of the Board members and residents need to get a life and stay out of others.
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If I could move in to one of the other Courts, whose Board members and residents actually work together and find ways to bring the residents together to enjoy life and have fun. I certainly don’t enjoy living with a bunch of old, crabby, bored people who have nothing constructive to do, except to create drama.
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Get a hobby for God’s sake, volunteer somewhere, put your free time to do good!
Stan, it’s not true what you say about Peter. I see him at the pool many times – very nice guy! He always cleans up the grill after himself , very friendly, don’t bother nobody.
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I saw Susan drinking alcohol with her friends at the pool, but she sent me a violation.
the board also complains about a very nice italian lady, she has such a beautiful garden, she is very friendly, but the board doesn’t like her beautiful garden for some reason.
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this board are very unfriendly people and not fair.
Resident D then you missed Peter Hagerty at the pool when he was asked to replace the chair he was using as the pool signs request. He then told a board member he pays his HOA fees follow by calling her a BITCH and worse alI witnessed several female residents. I wonder if Peter Hagerty when engaged in an argument with other females refers to them as Bitch, including his wife.
I’ve known Peter for years, and he is genuinely a very nice guy. But he has been harassed by this board member for a while. Nobody wants to be nagged when they go to the pool to relax. Was it really so critical to scold someone over a chair not being perfectly tucked under a table?
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I’ve been called many nasty names while serving as president of Tivoli — including being yelled at in my face by Susan during a public board meeting, and by another board member to the point where security had to escort her away — yet there were never any cease-and-desist letters sent.
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And let’s not forget, another female board member once called a male resident a “rat” and worse while he was peacefully swimming in the pool. So it goes both ways — board members themselves are often the ones being offensive toward residents.
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She also sent Peter a violation reminder for putting trash into a trash bin that stands right next to the grill. This is just insane and pure entrapment. Put a trash can next to the grill only to send a violation notice for using it — how absurd!
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Like I’ve said before, if the back gate had been open, people could have left without having to deal with Susan, who takes it upon herself to police the pool. One time I was simply sitting with another resident when she came over just to remind me to close the pool umbrella when we left — right in the middle of our conversation. I had no history of forgetting to do that.
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Is this kind of policing really necessary? That’s exactly why so many have told me they don’t even want to come to the pool anymore.
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What a great way to increase the value of your Tivoil home with all of this talk. Anybody looking to buy in this community certainly would never buy in in your court. Please keep it up it is very amusing.
How right you are.
I’m glad you find this amusing, it’s not so funny to my mother and many other people who live here…
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I wish I knew all this before I moved in.
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I’ve been silent for way too long – no more. You have no idea….
Thank you, Stan, for your kind words. We never had these problems until you no who became a board member. WHAT A SHAME. PLEASE FELLOW RESSIDENTS OF Tivoli FEEL FREE TO POST YOU THOUGHT WE STILLL HAVE FREE SPEACH.
Sorry I meant to thank RESIDENT DDDDDDDD FOR HIS OR HER KIND WORKS. NOT stannnnnnnnn
Everyone in tivoli is upset with this board, they send violations for everybody but themselves.
I saw susan eating at the pool with her family, breaking rules.
They walk around or watch the cameras and look for troubles.
Most of complaints come from one board member.
She just finds stuff that nobody cared or complained about to make herself important?
it’s too much and needs to stop.
Everyone in Tivoli, that’s a BIG number. You must have spent days speaking with everyone, that would equal 175 owners. And you expect anyone let alone everyone to believe your rhetoric. 175 Resident are smarter than to consider your comments
There we go again Everyone all 175 residents.
Yes you can eat at the pool after 4pm under the canopy.
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Hello- the people writing about tivoli court would you please use your name so we know who you are. I live in the 4110 building for 9 years and no one says anything negative to me about the board .I know many people living in the court and very very very few people state a complaint to me about the board .
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You write everyone on tivoli court is upset with the board. NOT TRUE..Who are you concerned resident ? Thank You ..
Lowell, why would you want to know who they are? I’ve already told you multiple times here that people who complain publicly get retaliated against by the board. Just look at what happened to Peter and me — cease and desists or at all the nasty comments they’ve written about both of us.
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And since “Witness for the Prosecution” brought up civility and name-calling, Lowell, do you also remember that board meeting when board members used profanities against you? In a public meeting? Forcing you to resign from the board?
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You keep reading multiple complaints from multiple residents and still state with a straight face that nobody complains, lol. Why should they complain to you in person? You are not even on the board.
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You keep misstating the facts and forcing me to correct you again and again. And yet it never seems to stop you, lol.
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