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Seacrest Services Newsletter
May 2011 
Greetings!

 

 

Welcome to Seacrest Services' e-newsletter!

 

We have some exciting news for you...

 

Seacrest Services is expanding!

Seacrest in Orlando

 

Seacrest Services is proud to be serving Orlando communities with the same exceptional service South Florida has enjoyed for decades!

 

Since 1968, Home Owners and Condominium Associations in South Florida have relied on Seacrest Services Inc. to create and maintain award-winning communities. Seacrest Services, South Florida's premier full service property management company, is now servicing  

Orange, Osceola, Lake and Seminole Counties.

 

For more information, Contact Us!

  
Sincerely,

 

Paul Licata

Sales & Marketing Manager

Seacrest Services

561-697-4990

 

Seacrest Landscape Tip  
  

With regional ground and surface water levels low thanks to a record-breaking dry season, and long-term forecasts calling for continued drier-than-normal conditions, a number of water shortage orders are now in effect.

 

Effective March 26, 2011, a countywide ordinance was issued that restricts the use of water for irrigation two days per week of any residential, commercial, institutional, governmental or industrial landscape areas between 5:00pm to 9:00 am.


According to the South Florida Water Management District, Lake Okeechobee, which is the backup water supply for South Florida, hit 11.76 feet on Friday, March 18. The October-to-February period was the driest for those five months in 80 years. While regional rainfall for March was average, it was not sufficient to ease drought conditions.

 

The combination of recent water restrictions and the current dry conditions in Florida can make it tough to maintain a healthy landscape. Here are a few ways you can have a beautiful landscape and adhere to environmentally sustainable practices:  

 

Mulching- Adding mulch to your landscape helps to keep water in the soil around plants.

 

Remove Weeds;Add Native Plants- Weeds or other unwanted plants use water. Removing them means more water for the plants you want. Native plants are adapted to our rainy and dry seasons, and offer habitat to area wildlife.

 

Drip or micro-irrigation systems save water- These systems deliver water to the root of plants, so much less is lost to the atmosphere.

 

Too much water can hurt plants- Over-watering creates shallow roots, making plants more vulnerable to disease and pests, as well as to drought. Make sure your landscaper monitors watering schedules, changes in seasons and countywide ordinance changes.

 

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Seacrest News
  
  

Junior Achievement is one of several community partners Seacrest Services teams up with. For over 90 years, Junior Achievement has provided quality financial education to millions of children around the world.  They are currently in over 120 countries. Right here in Palm Beach, Martin, Hendry, Indian River and St. Lucie counties, Junior Achievement reaches over 22,000 students each year.  They teach these students the key concepts of financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship which are crucial in today's economy.  JA is educating the next generation on how to create a budget ...stay out of debt and save for the future.  JA is teaching the next generation how to enter the job market...interview for a job and the skills that are needed to retain a job!  And finally, JA is teaching the next generation how an entrepreneur can bring about powerful economic change!

 

Our President, Mark Wade, is a proud member of  JA's board of directors and is a chair person for this year's annual golf classic. He feels that, "Organizations like JA are essential in helping us develop future leaders in business and our community." 

 

Junior Achievement's most recent event included their 6th Annual Sheriffs' Golf Classic Tournament. The golf classic was played at the Hobe Sound Golf Club on May 7th. The proceeds of the event supports the ongoing operations of JA and the programs it brings up to students across Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Hendry Counties.

 

For more information about Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches, please visit their website  www.juniorachievement.com 

 

 

 

Employee Spotlight:
Mark Wade

  
Meet Mark Wade- President
  

Mark Wade joined Seacrest Services in 2001. During his tenure, Mark has expanded the company into new territories, invested in systems and created an infrastructure that revolves around superior customer service and quality of work that makes Seacrest an industry leader. He has created a company culture that focuses on employee morale, quality, safety and teamwork. Raised in Ireland, Mark moved to the U.S. when he was 10 years old and currently lives in Hobe Sound with his wife, Julia, and two children, Peyton and Colin.

Frequently Asked Questions
Ask the Experts   
  
  

 How can I enforce fines and suspensions in my condominium association?

 

Condominium associations may fine and suspend use rights per the authority set forth in Section 718.303, Florida Statutes.  The authority to do so does not need to be set forth in the condominium documents.  In order to fine someone or suspend their use rights to the common elements, common facilities or any other association property for violations of the condominium documents, 14 days notice and an opportunity for a hearing must be provided to the person to be fined.  Additionally, the hearing must be before a committee of other unit owners who are neither board members nor persons residing in a board member's household. If the committee does not agree with the fine or suspension, the fine or suspension may not be levied or imposed.  If owners are more than 90 days delinquent in the payment of assessments or other monetary obligations due to the association, the association may also suspend their use rights until the monetary obligation is paid.  If the person is more than 90 days delinquent to the association, the association is not required to provide notice or a hearing to suspend their use rights.  However, if a suspension is imposed for such reason, the condominium association must impose the suspension at a properly noticed board meeting and, after the meeting, the association must notify the unit owner and, if applicable, the unit's occupant, licensees or invitees, of the suspension by mail or hand delivery.  Finally, the association cannot suspend use rights to the limited common elements intended to be used only by that unit, common elements that must be used to access the unit, utility services provided to the unit, parking spaces, or elevators.  Fines imposed by a condominium association are not a lien against the unit.  

By: Peter C. Mollengarden, Esq.

Rosenbaum Mollengarden Janssen & Siracusa PLLC

 

 

Please continue to submit your questions to us at [email protected]. We look forward to answering your frequently asked questions.

 

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In This Issue
Seacrest Landscape Tip
Seacrest News
Employee Spotlight
Ask the Experts
Pest Control Tip

Seacrest Pest Control Tip 

 

 

 

Spring has arrived and has brought some pesky little critters along with it! Swarming termites are an unwelcomed addition to your home during this season. The last thing you want is a termite infestation in your home. During this time of year, swarming termites can indicate a possible  infestation.

 

Be aware of the following indications of termites:

 

 

  • Winged, black insects about one-quarter-inch long and look similar to flying ants
  • Damaged wood
  • Softening of wood
  • Wings or dead termites on the floor or on other surfaces in or around the home

Similar to flying ants in appearance, winged termites are dark in color and have two pairs of long wings, have thick waists and straight antennae. The diagram below will help you distinguish between winged termites and winged ants.

 

winged termite

 

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Take steps to protect your home from swarming termites or an infestation problem. Contact Seacrest Services for a complimentary estimate. Bi-annual preventable treatments are available.

 

 

 

Call us at 1-888-828-6464 for a FREE Termite Estimate of your home.

 

 

 

 

 

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