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
Tivoli Court’s Peter “Paul Bunyan” Hagerty out did himself at the recent board meeting by expressing himself by referring to board member and the past President as a “prick”, this from now,
Peter “Vote for me to the Board” Hagerty. Peter Hagerty, “ Yes I’ll pay for the tree I cut down, nope I changed my mind, let the prior president, who paid them, let him pay for my responsibility, the sucker.
First name, put on your thinking cap.
someone called not to correct the problems, which could have been brought up at a meeting, but to humiliate and discredit the board, and for no other reason.
Think my friend
Stan, maybe you put your thinking cap on? You need it more…. Lowell, Peter and Yelena were discussing that Tivoli closed 2 pool exits RIGHT HERE on the blog many times. Scroll up and see. It was also brought up at board meetings, but board IGNORED it and now they’re crying wolf that nobody warned them. They think laws never apply to them.. Your board humiliated and discredited themselves and more to come…
The resident who called code enforcement and then walked the Court with them (which is absolutely mind boggling that they were permitted to do this) was not looking out for the welfare or safety of the Court. This person did this out of spite and to keep causing more destruction to our court.
Why didn’t the past presidents YEARS AGO contact code enforcement?
This whole thing was just another cruel attempt to keep attacking the Board.
Red you think you can make new laws? you are a bunch of CLOWNS and bullies! residents can walk in their court with anybody any time , no permission from you needed. What mind boggling is that you don’t understand there were NO VIOLATIONS until this board decided to close 2 pool exits. It’s not legal to have only 1 exit or close them without a permit. Many people told the board, but they ignore good advice and all residents pay… just like now with big fee increase coming. Just stop making things worse here – this board created this problem, just like they did with the trees, stop looking for trouble and fix our budget.
Mr clown. And we all know who you are. Residents can walk any where they want. Residents cannot call code enforcement pretending be a board member and walk the court with the code enforcement person. And the person who did this knows that. It was just another act of being evil.
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How was this allowed to happen? Where was GRS? Why didn’t they put a stop to this? Why didn’t previous presidents call code enforcement 30 years ago?
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Mr.Clown. The person you have attached yourself to needs you because their other toady sold their place and is gone. This person, whom hated you when they were on the board, needs another ally. So they glommed on to you.
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Wake up.
As the person didn’t put your name I don’t know how to call you, let’s go with Ms/Mr Can’t Read and Like to Make Up Laws & Stuff.
See if you can understand….let’s try again…it’s very simple… there were NO VIOLATIONS UNTIL this board decided to close 2 pool exits.
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GRS has nothing to do with it, you make no sense as usual…. stop blaming others for issues THIS BOARD CREATED!!!
It is allowed to happened because it’s a free county! What is wrong with you? People can call and walk with whomever they want.
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I repeat for you – previous presidents didn’t call anything because they didn’t illegally close pool exits!
Previous board also didn’t put an illegal speed bump they had to remove.
Previous board didn’t create this violations but the current Tivoli president and board did.
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Sorry I meant RESIDENT
It’s obvious that someone is using several alias to write on the blog, or is having a friend write them.
Wonder who it could be!
John
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Here is the immediate solution to having civil discourse, the chair maintaining control and making a meeting productive.
An off-duty sheriff or police officer can be appointed as a sergeant at arms for a Non-Profit (NFP) Association meeting, provided the association’s bylaws do not state otherwise.
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Autocrats depend mostly on human nature, which causes most people to avoid conflict and making decisions of any kind.
Finding a common cause that is the basis in forming a working coalition, is the key.
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Law suits should be the final recourse in resolving NFP Association Issues.
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In lieu of a lawsuit, you can influence your condo’s Board of Directors (BOD) through formal documentation of issues, rallying support from other owners, using alternative dispute resolution (ADR), filing complaints with state agencies, and seeking to elect new board members.
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Internal and Community-Based Leverage
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• Review Governing Documents: Your primary leverage is a thorough understanding of the condo’s Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), bylaws, and Florida Statutes Chapter 718. These documents outline the rights and responsibilities of both owners and the board. Actions that violate these documents are your strongest point of influence. You can access Florida statutes online to review your specific rights, such as your right to inspect official records.
• Document Everything: Maintain meticulous records of all interactions, including emails, letters, meeting minutes, dates, and names. Take photos or videos of maintenance issues or safety concerns. Solid evidence strengthens any claim of board failure or negligence.
• Formal Communication and Grievance Procedures: Submit a formal written letter to the entire board outlining your concerns and citing specific violations of the governing documents. Request a formal meeting or a hearing through the association’s established grievance procedures.
• Rally Other Unit Owners: A single voice is easier to ignore than a collective one. Talk to neighbors who share your concerns and gather support. A united front can put significant pressure on the board.
• Attend and Speak at Board Meetings: Use open forums during board and owner meetings to voice your concerns publicly. Encourage other owners to attend and participate.
• Organize a Petition/Vote: If a significant number of owners are dissatisfied, you can organize a petition to call for a special meeting to discuss the issue or, in some cases, vote on the removal of one or more board members.
• Run for the Board: The most direct way to influence board actions is to become a board member yourself. This gives you a vote and a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the association.
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External and Formal Dispute Resolution
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Before formal litigation, Florida law often requires or encourages the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
• Mediation: A neutral third party helps facilitate communication and negotiation between you and the board to reach a mutually agreeable solution. Mediation is typically less adversarial, faster, and more cost-effective than a lawsuit.
• Arbitration: This is a more formal process where an impartial arbitrator hears evidence from both sides and decides. This decision can be binding (final and enforceable) or non-binding, depending on the agreement. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) handles certain mandatory non-binding arbitration cases related to condo disputes. You can file a complaint with the DBPR for suspected violations of the Condominium Act.
• Legal Counsel (Consultation): Consulting an attorney experienced in Florida condominium law can help you understand your rights, assess the strength of your evidence, and determine the most effective leverage points. An attorney can also help you navigate the formal dispute processes and draft communications that carry more weight.
External Complaints
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• File a Complaint with the DBPR: The Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes regulates associations and enforces compliance with the Florida Condominium Act. You can file a complaint with the Florida DBPR if you believe the board has violated state law. The Division can investigate and impose administrative action.
• Contact the Attorney General’s Office: For serious violations, such as potential breaches of Florida’s Sunshine Laws (which require open meetings and proper notice), you can file a complaint with the Florida Attorney General’s Office.
• Public Advocacy: Voicing concerns in good faith to other owners and using public forums can sometimes pressure the board into action, though you must ensure your statements are factual to avoid potential defamation issues.
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By leveraging these options, you can often achieve your desired outcome without the significant cost and delay associated with formal litigation.
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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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Best Wishes.
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Deeper Pockets now controls CGP! Will the new ownership have a bigger appetite for the Development of Parcel E?
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Bain Capital has purchased Concert Golf Partners from Clearlake Capital Group in a deal that could top $1.3B.
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Clearlake first invested in Concert Golf in 2022. It helped expand the upscale golf course and country club company’s portfolio through 14 acquisitions, bringing Concert Golf’s total locations to 39 across the U.S, according to a press release from the company.
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Founded in 1984, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We are committed to creating lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. As a private partnership, we lead with conviction and a culture of collaboration, advantages that enable us to innovate investment approaches, unlock opportunities, and create exceptional outcomes. Our global platform invests across five focus areas: Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit & Capital Markets, and Real Assets. In these focus areas, we bring deep sector expertise and wide-ranging capabilities. We have 24 offices on four continents, more than 1,850 employees, and over $200 billion in assets under management. To learn more, visit http://www.baincapital.com. Follow @BainCapital on LinkedIn and X (Twitter).
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COMEDY SHOW
Sorry I did not know that, however it still isn’t right to bury your neighbors, and cost the court a serious amount of money. Bring it up again and again, but never ever rat on your neighbors, you can only make enemies.
Stan if you did not know that maybe you shouldn’t post so much BS about it. The board CREATED A VIOLATION, residents brought it up many times for months. The board said no violation here and instead they send lawyer letters to shut up residents and yell at meetings. Everybody who goes to meetings, read here and goes to the pool know about it. It is NOT SAFE to have one exit… we don’t live in MAFIA run court or do we???? Calling residents rats,, trying to shut us up, demanding names!…. what kind of people do that? Think!
Just open the doors and leave it alone… it will cost you nothing. Stop wasting our money. Take that to the board!
Dear Mr Comedy Show. At the last meeting you called a board member a prick. You also told a previous board member to perform a vile sexual act on you when you couldn’t use the pool shower because of Covid. And you’re running for the board. SMH
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You ran for the board 4 years ago and got 10 votes. Now that you have a new friend maybe you’ll get 11.
Why don’t you care if/when board member Susan’s husband was harassing a woman neighbour? Did he get 3 months waiting from judge to make sure he stopped? Or when board members curse at meetings many times? You special rules don’t apply to Tivoli board?
Do you care when our fees go up and board refuses to listen to good suggestions?
Cows behind Esedra Court??? Guess fence that was put up was not to stop dumping
Frank, I saw them too … lots of weird stuff goes on within the Fountains community, but hearing cows moo and then seeing a herd of 15-20 cows roam behind Esedra Court was not something I could ever imagine… what’s next???
How long will the cows be on that property?
To all contributors,
Blog administration will be on vacation from Monday to Friday during Thanksgiving week.
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If you have a comment, please post it by Sunday evening Nov 23.
Everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Stan, we all know you’re very cozy with the Board — you practically finish each other’s sentences 😉 — so maybe you can pass along a message for me. Just so we don’t hear later that “nobody told the Board” and they’re shocked and surprised.
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I even tried to bring this up at the Board meetings, but somehow we always “run out of time,” as if a huge fee increase is just… not that important.
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As you probably know, *** I emailed the Board a very detailed list of suggestions *** — a whole novel, with bullet points and everything — on how Tivoli can avoid a massive fee increase. Maybe even NO increase or just a small one.
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*** And guess what the Board said in response?
*** ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!
*** Not even a “thanks, we’ll think about it”.
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Why is that, you think?
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And for the neighbors who love to jump on the blog and post nonsense about me…
WHY do you think the Board refuses to even look at ideas that would actually save everyone money?
*** WHY haven’t they replied or agreed to sit down and actually work through these savings for all of us?
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I’ve already worked with our treasurer and the SIRS analyst and we brought our SIRS requirement down from over $500,000 to $341,472 per yer — real savings, not imaginary ones.
A few years ago, I caught a square-footage error in the appraisal and slashed our insurance costs by about $90,000 a year.
Those are just a couple of examples of how I’ve helped our community — contrary to the various falsehoods some people love to spread.
And more can be done. So what’s the hold-up?
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And Lowell — you like to tell people you care about their money. Well, I actually did save them money, multiple times, and I know how to do it again. Are you interested?
And just for you, I’m signing with my real name.
— Yelena
Yelena. Finally you used your name. Should we bring up all the horrific things you did when you were president. At lest remind you you were NEVER elected by the residents to the board. You got in by default. And your whole board quit on you. You weren’t elected when you ran in 2022 and 2023.
So here’s what YOU did when you were president.
Hired a felon without board approval to clean the court. The only thing this perv did were your errands.
Replaced tiles that did not need replacing and look disgusting.
Hired a company Mark one to paint when they weren’t painters and hired an outside company. Mark ones trucks were in our court for 8 month yet you made us believed you just hired them.
Hired people without bids or were out of business
Chose the colors you wanted and had your husband banging at peoples doors threatening them to vote for them.
Doctored all the minutes with your buddy Melissa. Hired GRS without resident approval
I know how much you love to respond MULTIPLE times. Bring it on.
This anonymous post consists almost entirely of demonstrably false and defamatory statements about me. Every material claim has been fully archived and preserved. That is all.
Very true, however you blew the $90,000 on a horrible paint job and a horrible choice of tiles, etc.
So in reality you saved us nothing!
I want to wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday week with friends and family.
Blog is open for comments
Yeah someone finally put her in her place, but left out a few things.
1- we are not a gated community because she didn’t want the fence behind her house. she felt it obstructed her view.
2- she planted and has trees that are against court policy
3-ver bought the tiles that are stored in the rear parking lot.
I was a guest at the golf club last month and loved playing there.
I was a guest last week at the golf club, not being a member, and can’t believe what has happened to the golf course. It is Gonzo. the tees are sand and the fairways are not even fairways, almost grassless. the greens are still acceptable. OMG what happened in one week. does anyone know or can explain.
I do not know who Claudio is in Tivoli Court. The fence is for security for all residents in Tivoli. Court . Is the fence from Concert Golf .. I have the PBC contacts to talk with to get the fence up. Lowell Levine -4110 resident..
Lowell, why don’t you get your PBC contacts and Tallahassee contacts, etc and put the fence up on Lake worth road where the new townhouse development is within the fountains community, aka court 20? it’s the biggest and only area without a fence. And it’s not in Tivoli ct, which is fully secured. It is also easily accessible from high traffic area of lake worth road. Why do you all not care abut this obvious security breach?
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And while you are talking to them, maybe you can also take care of our cattle problem in the fountains?
There is no fence behind our ex Pres house, It wll spoil her view!
Why waste money – 10k? for all to pay for nothing? Nobody is coming in there! We have security already and nothing has ever happened here!
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And instead worry about who put sprinklers on Concert land – NOT Tivoli property???? Why do we pay for this???
There was no board vote for this, why Dennis wastes Tivoli’s money when he doesn’t even live here!
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Did he pay cash for some other contractors in Tivoli??? is this legal?
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STOP WASTING OUR MONEY ON STUPID STUFF!!!!
Lowell
We must have the fence go all around and it must be installed behind miss perfect’s house ASAP. It’s a security issue that must be addressed immediately.
claudio security issue your so funny. There are so many ways to get into the fountains then FROM behind miss PERFECTS HOME.
Your just jealous MISS PERFECT HAS A PERFECT BACK YARD.
YOUR JEALOUSSSSSSSSSS.
I LIKE THE Name MISS PERFECT.
I believe that all questions pertaining to Tivoli court should be directed to the board and in turn the board can ask GRS at their meetings. This way we can eliminate the costly and time consuming questions being sent directly to GRS. I think that is a great solution to taking up all of GRS’s time.
Anyone want to comment!
GRS is not there for the individual but for the court.
I just heard that D’este is using the same painter that Tivoli used and wouldn’t recommend to anyone. Their president is friendly with our ex president and I heard she did so on her recommendation. If the Pres. of D’este did any research she would have never ever hired them.
What kind of friend is that! where does the responsibility start and end.
What could have been the reason for her recommending them when Tivoli had so many problems and ae still having problems? Let’s think!
If it is true, I just learned about it and not sure if it is true.
Anyone know anything.
I was unaware that the Fountains Country Club became the Fountains Country Club and Cattle Ranch! When did this happen, including a very large BULL?!?
ELB
“Funny, you should ask?”
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HERE IS THE BEEF
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Fountains Parcel A: Palm Beach County Property ID. 00-42-44-27-36-001-0000 is 45.66 Acres is Currently Owned by FCC Associates II LLLC.
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2025 PBC Assessed Value: $ 13,698,360.00
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PBC has collected just 1.2 million dollars in property tax since 2020, (see below) when the property returned to the tax rolls following the sale of the “FCC” (not-for-profit) property assets to Concert Golf Partners.
The tax status remained the same when CGP sold the same “Parcel A’ to GL.
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To reduce PBC RE Taxes, “FCC Associates LLLC” (subsidiary of GL) has initiated the first steps to obtain an Agricultural and Designation by fencing portions of the property for grazing cattle and physically introducing a “cattle herd” onto the land.
Timing, November 2025, is meant to conform to both Florida Green Belt Law and Palm Beach County requirements for designating property as Agricultural.
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To get an Agricultural Land Tax designation in Palm Beach County, you must apply to the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser by March 1st, demonstrating that the land is used for bona fide commercial agricultural purposes on or before January 1st of the application year. The designation reclassifies the land’s valuation from market value to a value based on its income-producing potential, which can result in lower taxes. You will need to submit an application, such as the state’s Form DR-482, and provide evidence of agricultural activity.
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What are the four categories of agricultural land?
The four land-use types: (a) cropland, (b) bushland, (c) grazing land, and (d) conservation land.
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Ag is granted on a three animal per acre ratio in most cases (herd of fifteen for five acres). A minimum of five calves is required. If property is leased, the lease must be in effect as of January 1st.
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Tax Revenue collected by PBC since the Sale of parcel A by the Fountains Country Club, 2019.
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2025 Property Tax $225,038.00
2024 Property Tax $225,038.00
2023 Property Tax $218,823.00
2022 Property Tax $197,209.00
2021 Property Tax $188,128.00
2020 Property Tax. $174,462.00
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In order to encourage the productive use of agricultural land in Florida, the Florida legislature enacted Section 193.461, Florida Statutes. This statute is frequently referred to as the “Greenbelt Law.” Agricultural classification of land under the Greenbelt Law affords property owners substantially lower real property taxes compared to taxes on property classified for other purposes. The Greenbelt Law facilitates the financially viable operation of agricultural businesses by shielding agricultural property from potential property tax increases attributable to encroaching development. Given the potential for abuse of the Greenbelt Law by speculative developers, property owners must adhere to specific requirements in order to obtain and maintain the tax advantages of the agricultural classification.
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Definition of Agricultural Purpose
The Greenbelt Law states that “only lands that are used primarily for bona fide agricultural purposes shall be classified agricultural.” The following sheds light on the meaning of this phrase:
1. Primary use. The land must be primarily used for agricultural purposes. If land is used for both agricultural purposes and non-agricultural purposes, only the portion of land used primarily for agricultural purposes may be classified as such for tax purposes. Hausman v. Hartog, 371 So. 2d 1036 (Fla. 1978) (permitting agricultural classification for portion used as an orange grove but denying classification for portion used as vacant land). With respect to a residence used in connection with agricultural land, Section 193.461(3)(d) provides that the portion of property containing the residence and curtilage must be assessed separately from the portion of property used for agricultural purposes.
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2. Agricultural purpose. The land must be used for an agricultural purpose. According to Section 193.461(5), “the term ‘agricultural purposes’ includes, but is not limited to, horticulture [plants]; floriculture [flowers]; viticulture [grapes]; forestry; dairy; livestock; poultry; bee; pisciculture [fish], if the land is used principally for the production of tropical fish; aquaculture as defined in Section 597.0015; algaculture [algae]; sod farming; and all forms of farm products as defined in Section 823.14(3) and farm production.” The phrase “includes, but not limited to” is unambiguous and contemplates additional non-specified purposes. McLendon v. Nikolits, 211 So. 2d. 92 (Fla. 4th DCA 2017) (the term “agricultural purposes” includes aviculture, which is the raising of wild birds for sale as pets). Nonetheless, the term “agricultural purposes” is not without limitation. Beker Maritime Co. V. Perkins, 493 So. 2d 494 (Fla. 2d DCA 1986) (mining is not an agricultural purpose, but mining buffer areas leased for commercial agriculture may constitute an agricultural purpose).
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3. Bona fide agricultural purpose. The landowner must be able to establish that the land is used for a bona fide agricultural purpose. According to Section 193.461(3)(b), “[t]he term ‘bona fide agricultural purposes’ means good faith commercial agricultural use of the land.” The Florida Administrative Code defines “good faith commercial agricultural use” as: “[T]he pursuit of an agricultural activity for a reasonable profit or at least upon a reasonable expectation of meeting investment cost and realizing a reasonable profit. The profit or reasonable expectation thereof must be viewed from the standpoint of the fee owner and measured in light of his investment.” Rule 12D-5.001(2), F.A.C. On this basis, property appraisers may deny the agricultural classification for hobby farms and lands used for personal use, pleasure, or sport.
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Section 193.461(3)(b)1 provides a list of the following factors to determine whether an agricultural use is “bona fide”:
1. The length of time the land has been so used.
2. Whether the use has been continuous.
3. The purchase price paid.
4. Size, as it relates to specific agricultural use, but a minimum acreage may not be required for agricultural assessment.
5. Whether an indicated effort has been made to care sufficiently and adequately for the land in accordance with accepted commercial agricultural practices, including, without limitation, fertilizing, liming, tilling, mowing, reforesting, and other accepted agricultural practices.
6. Whether the land is under lease and, if so, the effective length, terms, and conditions of the lease.
7. Such other factors as may become applicable. For the purpose of construing the meaning of the phrase “such other factors as may become applicable,” Rule 12D-5.004, F.A.C. enumerates a list of additional factors for consideration.
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As a result of litigation concerning whether the act of offering to sell property should result in the denial or loss of an agricultural classification, the Florida legislature amended Section 193.461(3)(b)2, Florida Statutes, as follows: “Offering property for sale does not constitute a primary use of land and may not be the basis for denying an agricultural classification if the land continues to be used primarily for bona fide agricultural purposes while it is being offered for sale.”
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Applying for and Maintaining an Agricultural Classification
Landowners must initially apply for agricultural classification of their lands. The Florida Department of Revenue’s Form DR-482 is the standard application form, and Florida property appraisers may request additional information from the landowner in support of the application. Landowners should be prepared to provide detailed information to property appraisers (e.g., financial records, management plans, leases, etc.). The form must be filed on or before March 1, though extenuating circumstances may extend the deadline. If the property appraiser denies the landowner’s application for an agricultural classification, then the landowner may appeal to the value adjustment board (“VAB”) pursuant to Section 193.461(2), Florida Statutes. The landowner may file a lawsuit in circuit court to challenge an adverse VAB decision.
After the initial application of the agricultural classification is approved, each county determines whether it will require landowners to submit an annual renewal application or whether the county will waive annual renewal applications. Accordingly, it is necessary to confirm with the relevant county whether an annual renewal application is required. In all cases, the property must continue to be used for agricultural purposes or it will lose its agricultural classification. Property appraisers may investigate the use of property and collect back taxes for periods when the property was not used for agricultural purposes. The critical date for determination of the agricultural use of land is January 1 (although January 1 is not the only date upon which land should be put to an agricultural use for agricultural classification purposes).
Courts apply the “physical activity test” to determine whether the use complies with Greenbelt Law for agricultural classification purposes. Schulz v. Love PGI Partners, LP, 731 So. 2d 1270 (Fla. 1999) (considering actual physical use of land); Straughn v. Tuck, 354 So. 2d 368 (Fla. 1977) (property appraiser determined that land in its natural, unimproved state was not entitled to agricultural classification); Greenwood v. Oates, 251 So. 2d 665 (Fla. 1971) (tract contained large stands of unmerchantable timber, improvements to the land were not made for forestry purposes, and there were no forestry management operations since the purchase); Tilton v. Gardner, 52 So. 3d 771 (Fla 5th DCA 2010) (agricultural classification was denied due to lack of effort to promote regeneration after harvesting of timber, specifically by failing to leave sufficient seed trees, failing to harvest water oaks, and allowing underbrush to flourish); RH Resorts, Ltd. V. Donegan, 881 So. 2d 1152 (Fla 5th DCA 2004) (loss of agricultural classification due to evidence of development of a golf course and the lack of pine farming activities).
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Practical Tips Concerning Florida’s Greenbelt Law
1. use of the property. For example, timberland may require a timber management plan, periodic harvesting of timber, contracts for trees, etc. Timing of Initial Application and Renewal Applications. It is incumbent on the landowner to obtain and maintain a property’s agricultural classification. The application should be timely filed and, if denied, timely appealed. If the relevant county requires annual renewal of the agricultural classification, then the landowner should calendar renewal dates and ensure that annual renewals are timely filed.
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2. Selling Land with an Agricultural Classification. In a contract for the purchase and sale of land having an agricultural classification, the seller should reserve the right to continue the seller’s agricultural use of the land until closing, and the seller should continue such agricultural use. This will help to protect the seller from denial of the agricultural classification while the property is under contract.
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3. Purchasing Land for Agricultural Purposes. The purchaser of property who expects to use the property for agricultural purposes will need to file an initial application even if the property already has an agricultural classification. In addition, the purchaser should ensure compliance with the physical activity test upon closing (i.e., continued use of land for agricultural purposes).
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4. Leasing. If a property owner contemplates leasing the property, the agricultural classification must be taken into consideration in the lease. For example, among other things, the lease should establish whether the lessor or the lessee will file the initial and renewal applications for the agricultural classification, require the lessee’s compliance with the physical activity test, and allocate responsibility for payment of taxes (e.g., payment of full taxes in the event the agricultural classification is denied or lost). Mackle Co. v. Metropolitan Dade County, 220 So. 2d 422 (1969) (lessee failed to use land for agricultural purposes).
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5. Use of the Property. The landowner should communicate with the property appraiser early in the process to determine the applicable criteria and documentation in order to establish and maintain the agricultural classification. Once the agricultural classification has been obtained, the landowner should ensure continued agricultural
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6. Cessation of Use. If the property is no longer used for agricultural purposes, then the landowner should notify the property appraiser of such cessation. This will cause the property to lose the agricultural classification and the tax advantages thereof. Failure to timely notify the property may result in the assessment of back taxes.
Conclusion
The Greenbelt Law helps to ensure the continued viability of agricultural use of land in Florida. As discussed above, obtaining and maintaining an agricultural classification for property requires strict adherence to certain requirements. The law firm of Shutts & Bowen LLP advises parties on the sale, purchase, financing, and leasing of agricultural land in Florida and assists with applications for agricultural classifications and appeals related thereto.
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I had the story wrong originally D’este pres. recommended the painter to our ex pres. She was never told how terrible of a job he did in Tivoli, so she hired them for D’este.
I think it was the responsibility of her FRIEND (our ex. Pres.) to tell her.
Can we wonder why she did not!
Get your story straight, stop gossiping and mind your own Court’s business.
Shanella Brooks
President of Deste Court and friend of Yelena Sennett, past president of Tivoli.
Claudio… you’ve changed your name again, but somehow the spelling, punctuation, and the facts in your posts keep getting worse. Honestly, trying to correct every one of your many absurd claims would take all night — so let’s keep it simple: your claims are FALSE. Completely.
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A few selections from your never-ending FICTION series:
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*** Tivoli Ct is fully fenced, continuously, including behind my townhouse near the FPL station. And in over three years of my security footage: ZERO trespassers. Not one. You know this — yet you repeat it like a broken karaoke machine stuck on the wrong lyrics.
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*** Deste and Tivoli used different painters. Your story doesn’t line up with reality — or even with itself — which, to be fair, is consistent with most of your posts.
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And to anyone reading who actually wants facts instead of Claudio’s Creative Writing Series: call me. I’ll happily explain the fence, the painters, the timelines, and anything else with actual evidence instead of fan fiction. As for you, Claudio… be honest. You’re not seeking truth; you’re throwing mud before the election and hoping something sticks… If you spent even half this energy understanding the SIRS reserve requirements — as I’ve been suggesting for months — we might not be staring at another HUGE FEE INCREASE. If you truly cared about Tivoli, you’d focus on that instead of, well… whatever this obsession is.
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Look — I’m genuinely flattered that you think about me this much, three years since I’ve been off the board…
But you are edging into cyber-stalking territory, and my patience is wearing thin.
Choose your next username wisely.
VOTE FOR ME FOR THE BOARD. I BELIVE I CAN HELP LOWER OUR FEES.
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Why nobody wants to listen to Yelena’s suggestions about SIRS reserves? We don’t have to agree on everything, but I think we can all agree that we want to pay less, not MORE!
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Let’s work together and lower our payments instead of them going up and up every year hugely!
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I think Yelena is pretty smart and wants to help us save us all money, why do you fight her???? Vote!!! Let her help!
Peter
Why don’t you ask your buddy Yelena why when she was president she wasted near $200,000 in replacing tiles that didn’t need to be replaced. Forget the fact that they don’t even match anything in the Court.
Why don’t you ask her about all the money she wasted when she was the president.
You’re a broken record stuck on the ‘Lies Remix,’ and honestly, even a confused robin wouldn’t chirp that nonsense — the same old lies on loop, like you don’t even remember they’ve already been debunked.
I’m going to make this perfectly clear. I only go on this blog when someone asks me to read something that pertains to my court. I don’t post anything because I have better things to do with my life. Not like some other people who are consumed 24/7 with this court. After reading this post, which I was alerted to, I know Yelena Sennett wrote this. A confused robin who doesn’t chirp.
You’re chirping up the wrong tree!
I love the new tiles and I do believe they were a big improvement.
About 20 Cows behind Esedra CT Why???
Frank,
See explanation from a few days ago
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https://www.fountainsnetwork.com/whats-new-3/comment-page-2/#comment-28674
Where can we buy this local grass fed beef?
When will the chickens come to roost?
Knowing the Herd
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Apparently, the Herd is here to stay for some time.
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Might as well have an idea about the new neighbors.
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Cattle producers use precise terminology to describe cattle based on sex, age, and reproductive status:
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• Bull: A sexually mature, intact male bovine used for breeding.
• Sire: The term used to identify the male parent of a calf in breeding and pedigree records.
• Cow: A mature female that has had at least one calf.
• Heifer: A young female bovine that has not yet had a calf.
• Steer: A male bovine that has been castrated (neutered) before reaching maturity, typically raised for beef.
• Calf: A young cattle of either sex, usually less than one year old.
In pedigree records, individual bulls are given unique names, often incorporating a farm’s name (prefix) to indicate their origin and lineage.
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Buffalo Bob
Robin Mesger, interesting that you assumed the comment referred to you. It clearly mentioned a robin—lowercase, the bird. The defensiveness is… telling.
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In retrospect, some of the themes do sound similar to positions you’ve expressed publicly and at Board meetings, no?
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But of course, I’m not suggesting you wrote those posts. You fully support Yelena Sennett for President—right?
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You’re also on record in the minutes as having voted for the tiles, most of the renovations and repairs, and the loan—so it’s curious to see you criticizing them now…
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If you didn’t author those posts, perhaps you could help clarify the record and address the false or misleading statements circulating under various anonymous avatars—especially since you voted for many of the items being criticized 😉
Oh, and one last thing, Robin Mesger: the vast majority of the painting was done under Dennis and the current Board. The PAINTERS BEGAN PAINTING ONLY TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE ELECTION in 2022 (not even fully completing one building), after which the current Board—including you and Dennis—took over and explicitly insisted that the designer and YELENA SENNETT NO LONGER BE INVOLVED IN PAINTING in any capacity.
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Let’s be clear for residents: *** THE CURRENT BOARD WAS SUPERVISING THE PAINTING ***. Any concerns about the quality of the work fall squarely on the current Board, which had full control and the authority to replace the painters or withhold payments until the work met its standards.
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Yelena Sennett has been off the Board for TREE YEARS! Responsibility has sat with the current Board the entire time—and it’s long overdue they OWN IT.
It’s nice to finally have a president who actually lives in the court, unlike Dennis. Susan did a great job at the meeting yesterday. She explained things well and handled everything nicely. We’re in very good hands with her as president next year.
Wishing everyone in the Fountains a Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year 2026 to your family and friends
Lowell Levine
Tivoli Court
Lowell very happy you’re our new TIVOLI CT. board president.
FCO Stripes Privately Owned “Unnamed Roads”, see below.
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Are these the roads destine for long overdue milling and re-paving?
If so, why has the FCO elected to spend funds to perform this task twice?
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“Dear Fountains residents,
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Please be advised that road striping will begin on Monday, January 5th, and will end on Wednesday, January 7th, there will be increased roadwork activity.
The roads will not be shut down, but motorists and golf carts should be careful not to drive over freshly painted lines and directional arrows.
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Brian Flores
Executive Director, LCAM | CMCA
Fountains Condominium Operations, Inc.
4615 Fountains Drive, Suite B
Lake Worth, FL 33467 (561) 964-3600 Ext 111”
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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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HAPPY NEW YEAR
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What a waste of money