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Ah, summertime in Florida. Backyard barbecues. Long days at the beach. And endless mosquito bites.

Today’s active adult communities are growing in popularity in Florida and across the country, spurred in great part by the maturing U.S. population. As interest in activity-rich, amenity-driven lifestyles increases for the 55-plus group, existing age-restricted communities are working hard to adapt their facilities and programming in order to compete in the changing Florida active adult community marketplace. At the same time, developers and builders are searching for the best strategies to make new ventures stand out from the crowd.

Lifestyle communities are becoming one of the fastest growing sectors. Here are five of the most common considerations that go into choosing the right lifestyle community.

Having a great board of directors to lead the way for a community association is vital to its future well-being. How can future board members be prepared to take the reins?

Communities flourish with dedicated volunteers. Here are ways to encourage homeowners to get involved and create a positive environment as volunteers.

As a board member you know the importance of making rules. The key to association policy making is that rules be clear, sensible and clearly communicated to residents.

The number of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on the road is quickly growing, which means the need for conveniently located battery charging stations is also on the rise. What does this mean for your association?

The Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt made their debut as the first US mass-market plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) more than five years ago. Nearly half a million have jumped on the PEV bandwagon. What does this mean for community associations?

Board members can be overly burdened and become burned out. Working with a quality property management company can help ease your board burden. Learn how.

Master-planned communities are large-scale developments with a variety of amenities that clearly separate them from a standard housing subdivision. The focus is on providing its residents with a certain level of convenience, lifestyle and quality of life.

The Florida Legislature passed a new bill which will affect residents who call a community association home. Here is an overview of CS/CS/HB 7037 that will provide you with insight on these changes.

Association boards strive for a property of residents brimming with community spirit. A tightly knit community can be the product of following just a few simple steps.

Baby Boomers, the largest generation in United States history, turning 55 in 2019. Their children are grown, retired or scaling back on full-time work, and it's their time in the sun. Literally.

Like any successful marriage, or any partnership for that matter, the relationship between a board of directors and its community association management company hinges on good communication and strong collaborative skills. What can one expect when both groups possessing these qualities get together?

Property management may be in your future. Take a look into the crystal ball to help you narrow down your options. If you like what you see, we've got an industry for you!

It can be tough to balance festive and tasteful, when it comes to holiday décor. Setting policies for decorating will help maintain peace and goodwill for all within your association.

Establishing rules and boundaries to keep order within you community is key to ensuring residents are respectful of the common areas. Whether you live in a pet-friendly community or where no pets are allowed it is important to include the rules in the community’s governing documents that specify limits on the type and number of pets allowed. Here are some ways your community association board and Property Management Company can help resolve any pet-related issues.

More Americans are switching from gasoline to electric vehicles (EVs). Residential properties are installing charging stations to stay relevant and positively impact property values.

There are a number of strategies you can implement to keep your committees engaged and get the most out of your valuable volunteers.

Longer Summer days mean temperatures in the high 90s and higher electric bills! An energy management program in your community can help lower costs and keep common areas comfortable.

Deciding to hire a property management firm rarely comes easy, but with the changing times Boards are finding it to be not only a wise decision, but the best decision, for all parties involved.

Joining a homeowners committee is a great way to help your association and allows you to work collaboratively with other residents; truly getting to know your neighbors.

Smoking affects the homes we live in by increasing the risk of fire and property damage and by raising insurance costs and legal liability.

Membership in your association, whether community or condo association, is an added bonus to homeownership. A common goal is to protect property values, enhance the quality of life and make it a desirable place to live.