President's Corner

Everyone who lives in Viera knows that we have HOA’s – lots of HOA’s. If you live in Viera, you are in at least two HOA’s (some neighborhoods have more). However, we also have special districts here in Viera that don’t get talked about nearly as much yet they encompass the majority of the acreageRead More

If there is one ordinance/law that has always had the most flagrant and pervasive violations throughout my career in public service, it would have to be the illegal display of fireworks. And, I really do get it. They are fun, fascinating and awe-inspiring. They are also dangerous, illegal without the proper permits and a nuisanceRead More

  I can’t believe I am actually going to do this, but, here goes. Let’s talk about poop. Specifically, dog poop. As many years as I have been working with HOA’s, I am still amazed that this topic is probably the #1 complaint at HOA meetings and to our management companies – dog owners notRead More

Is it just me or does everyone else see themselves as a Master Gardner when they are walking through the Garden Center at Lowe’s? I see a rainbow of beautiful annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and groundcover and I immediately picture myself planting them in my yard and being the envy of the whole neighborhood withRead More

Since it’s springtime in Viera, we need to start talking about alligators and their presence/role in our ecology. As it warms and as mating season nears, we are going to start seeing more and more of them. I don’t know about you, but I love alligators. They are mysterious, majestic and fierce. I am fascinatedRead More

I hope everyone enjoyed ringing in 2018 with their friends and families! End of the year activities in the HOA management world are not always as exciting, but they are very important. HOA’s in Viera spend the last couple of months of the year working through their budget workshops, annual members meetings, elections, board meetingsRead More

President’s Corner – December 2017 – Resolutions Is everyone in Viera looking forward to the cold front heading our way as much as I am?!? I so rarely get to wear my sweaters that I am having a hard time deciding which ones get all the glory for the few days this weather will beRead More

Wow. What a couple of months this has been! As you know, we did not issue a September newsletter or blog entry due to Hurricane Irma preparations. I think everyone in Viera breathed a collective sigh of relief when the storm did not hit us as strong as it was originally predicted. Also, that weRead More

I am sitting here writing this month’s blog post with Emily just passing by us and our skies are still dark and grey. The weather forecast also has some additional rain coming our way this week. So, those conditions, coupled with a lively stormwater discussion at one of last week’s Viera Orientation sessions sparked myRead More

Well, it’s summertime so that means the kids are out of school and begging for the keys to the golf cart. Having seen and been involved in some close calls with golf carts, I felt it would be a good idea to discuss golf cart safety this month. The laws/regulations regarding golf cart operations andRead More