Aquarius celebrates Labor Day September 5th, 2016

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Aquarius celebrates Labor Day   September 5th, 2016   After singing “Happy Birthday to You” to Lisel Meyer and Irma Deutsch more than 70 Aquarius Community members went to the Aquarius Restaurant to enjoy some hamburgers, franks, chicken, salad and of … Continue reading

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Lisel Meyer and Irma Deutsch: 100 Years Celebration!

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Lisel Meyer and Irma Deutsch: 100 Years Celebration!   Many members of the Aquarius Community came to celebrate the 100 years of two of their distinguished members. Lisel Meyer, a Holocaust Survivor and Irma Deutsch two ladies just completed, in … Continue reading

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Report on Aquarius Elevators by Carey Associates (2015)

Logo blue girlReport on Aquarius Elevators by Carey Associates  (2015)

 

Here an abstract of the findings of the survey on Aquarius Condo. Elevators. The document contains the recommendations from the special consultant Carey Associates. This survey was conducted in February of 2015. Most issues remain to be addressed.

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For a complete view of the report Carey Associates please click HERE  This link goes to a new website that is under construction. Excuse the mess.

 

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Yes! We do have centenarians!

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Yes Ladies and Gents we do have centenarians at Aquarius. Irmgard (Irma) Deutsch   and   Lisel Meyer have arrived at glorious 100 years of age.

Come sing “Happy Birthday” to them just before the Labor Day Barbecue Monday September 5th.

Everyone should come. The brief ceremony will be just before the Barbeque. You do not need tickets to sing, salute the birthday girls and taste a slice of cake. Let’s show that this community is cohesive and knows how to commemorate  this wonderful milestone.

 

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Labor Day Aquarius Celebration September 5, 2016

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2016 Labor Day BBQ

Is laugh the best medicine?

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A Proposal for Aquarius Decks

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A Proposal for Aquarius Decks from 2009 In 2009 the Aquarius Condominium Association commissioned the Architect Michael Pirich to prepare a preliminary concept proposal for the renewal of the two pool decks of the building. Now,  August 2016 we have half … Continue reading

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Aquarius Maintenance: Why is it the lowest of our neighbors? August 2016

Logo black no lineAquarius Maintenance: Why is it the lowest of our neighbors?         August 2016.

Call it HOA quotas, or maintenance contribution, or regular assessment cal it by any name but it seems that Aquarius Condominium Association has the lowest maintenance fees of our ocean front neighborhood.

How can this be explained? It is possible that with a budget without any slack regular preventive maintenance is postponed sine die. This means that small problem may turn in big problems and the consequences very expensive to correct.

In 2015 we had two surveys on the maintenance quotas charged in the buildings next to Aquarius. It was August and April of 2015. In both probes Aquarius asks for the lowest maintenance of any of the neighbors.

Again in 2016 Aquarius requires the smallest payment as computed by the ratio dollar chaged by square foot. This ratio is traditionally used to determine the maintenance quotas in most buildings. This ratio is also used at Aquarius. Larger units pay more.

Is this good? It would be better to maintain the building in top shape avoiding problems. What do you think?

 

These are cents of the 2016 08 Maintenane Compare2 2dollar charged per square foot of the units.

 

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Bird’s-Eye View of our Neighbors Swimming Pool Decks

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Bird’s-Eye View of our Neighbors Swimming Pool Decks

The law mandate 40 Year Re-Certification exercise Aquarius needs to comply will require an extensive rebuild of compromised areas in the East Pool Deck. This offers an excellent opportunity to redefine this community common space.

The East Pool Deck is the most used common area of Aquarius. It is a place for relaxation, socialization and plain enjoyment of our ocean front property. Linda Satz with the help of Bill Coleman organized a couple of expeditions to neighboring properties to collect ideas for our required refurbishing of the East Pool Deck. Groups of Aquarius Community Members visited Residences, Trump and The Wave. It was possible in these visits to appreciate the distinct styles of their swimming pool decks.

In this post we present a bird’s-eye view of several nearby ocean front condominiums. What is the one that you like best?

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The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games – Rio de Janeiro 2016

 

LOGO LOVEThe Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games – Rio de Janeiro 2016

What the American, Italian and Brazilian press report

 

2016 Olimpic Opening Ceremony – August 5, 2016 N.Y.Times      20 slides

Rio 2016, le Olimpiadi sono un miraggio: il Maracanà visto dalle favelas   Reppublica Italiana   25 slides

Rio de Janeiro Abertura dos Jogos Olimpicos – G1   Globo News    125 slides

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Aquarius 40 Year Re-Certification – Pre-Construction Phase Schedule – Hillman Engineering

LOGO BLUEAquarius 40 Year Re-Certification – Pre-Construction Phase Working Schedule

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Pre-Construction Evaluation and subsequent sub-phases to be completed from June 29, 2016 to April 18, 2016.

This is work is subject of the Construction Committee discussions every Thursday. All are invited to participate and follow pari passu the progress of the 40 Year Re-Certification exercise. After completion of this “Pre-Construction Phase” there will be a “Construction Phase.” This second phase could last from 12 to 18 months into 2018.

Broward County has prepared detailed guidelines for the 40 Year Re-Certification program. This safety exercise has the main objective to assure the structural integrity and safety of large buildings. The Broward Count guidelines and additional relevant literature are available HERE  – the link opens in a new tab.

2016 06 29 Hillman Schedule

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