Author Archives: Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

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About Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Information Technology, Management, Project Management and Public Administration are areas I am familiar with. I am also interested in photography, wine, sailing, politics, economics, and economic development.

Aquarius Notice of Reconvening Special Membership Meeting

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Candid Discussion on 2017 Aquarius Construction Plans

Candid Discussion on 2017 Aquarius Construction Plans In the end of the month of October 2016 the following point and counterpoint occurred. It may be of informative value for the Aquarius Community to read it. Additional comments are welcome. Only … Continue reading

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Best Place to Retire in the Southeast: Hollywood, Fl

Best Place to Retire in the Southeast: Hollywood, Fl From MONEY MAGAZINE, November 2016, additional “Best Places” click HERE AT A GLANCE (POP. 147,472) Population over age 55 32% Median home price $198,000 Average property tax $3,995 Top income tax … Continue reading

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Letter from the President of the Board

Letter from the President of the Board of Directors of Aquarius Condominium Association Reactions to this letter at the bottom of this post. Scroll down, please. Date: 10/30/2016 Dear fellow unit owners! I was hoping that by now, all the … Continue reading

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Once upon a time in Hollywood, California

 Once upon a time in Hollywood, California   Once upon a time in Hollywood, California they use to make movies with less guns, violence and explosions. Here is a sample. A remarkable sample that got 25 million views in YouTube. … Continue reading

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The Third Round of East Deck Rejuvenation Discussions

The Third Round of East Deck Rejuvenation Discussions   This is the third time the Aquarius Construction Committee, some Members of the Board and a good number owners get together to discuss with the Landscape Architect Thomas Laubenthal ideas to … Continue reading

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Aquarius will have additional Concrete Core Tests

Aquarius will have additional Concrete Core Tests   In August and September of 2016 “Florida Engineering & Testing, Inc.” conducted  concrete core tests in 6 balconies of Aquarius. This is part of the 40 Year Re Certification program exercise that … Continue reading

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The Hiring of Hillman Construction for Aquarius 40 Year Re-Certification

The Hiring of Hillman Construction   Mr. Mark Farber called me  and asked to post reviews of Hillman Construction on the blog. He had submitted this content a few days ago. It was posted when submitted. The comment can be … Continue reading

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Let’s Make Aquarius Great Again by Samson Schmuter

“Let Us Make Aquarius Great Again!” – sounds as a good political slogan.   But without the price ceiling it is an open ended exercise, not practical and, needless to say, is not fair to the most owners of the … Continue reading

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Are Aquarius concrete balconies being properly tested in 2016?

Are Aquarius concrete balconies being properly tested in 2016? In August 2014 the Aquarius balconies were surveyed by ACG. The results were dismal (click here to see your balcony). No work was done at that time.  In April and May … Continue reading

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