Labor Day Aquarius Celebration
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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
Aquarius 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 
dollar charged per square foot of the units.
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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 2016What 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
Aquarius 40 Year Re-Certification – Pre-Construction Phase Working Schedule 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.
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Don’t be left out! Register your fob and your car in the new system!What do you need to complete the registration process?
What happens after August 1st? Registration will continue but unregistered cars and fobs will not have access until registration process is completed. It is better to do it sooner than later.
Why are we doing this? Several reasons
So this new system will probably offer: simplification of administrative processes of the building, easier security management, new practical features. Are there inconveniences? Of course, but the advantages certainly have greater weight than the minor burdens.
Comments? Suggestions? Send an email to your favorite Board of Director member (emails and phone on the top bar), to the Managers (David Slavin dslavin@apmanagement.net or Bill Coleman bcoleman@apmanagement.net). We are here to listen and to welcome constructive suggestions.
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40 Year Re-certification Exercise of Aquarius – New Photos of the Survey July 23, 2016Hillman Construction continues surveying the concrete soundness Southeast side of Aquarius garage. Here is another gallery of photos of very serious problems in the concrete. This work serves as base to scope of work needed to certify that our building is structural and electrical safe as required by the Law after 40 years. This is a very small sample of what was found. Previously we published some pictures collected by the Board of Directors President “Buck” Gupta. Here some additional small sample of compromised areas in Northeast side of Aquarius. These are some of the points that require structural remediation. Next week (August 1st., 2016) starts the inspection of the balconies. Fifty percent of balconies are going to be tested on their concrete soundness and safety. The previous posted pictures can be seen HERE
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Aquarius Library has more than books. It has Magazines too.
We try to keep magazines not more than two months old. Of course magazines such as National Geographic and Yoga, for example, that have permanent interest, are kept longer.
The Library is in the South Tower. The Wi-Fi at the Library is very fast and it is a good place to rest and relax.
So, it is not only books. There are many new magazines for you in the Aquarius Library. Please keep the donation of books and magazines arriving.
Our Aquarius Library works as a book exchange. Get one and bring one. It is an honor system where everyone gets an interesting reading material and can share those books no more needed. Participate! Being nice you just get what you can read, you return it as soon as possible and you donate your own books you no longer need.
There is a small shelf of Russian and French books. There is also a section for kids in the lower shelves.
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2016 Independence Day Celebration at Aquarius July 4th. 2016 Sixty+ Aquarius Community Members came to taste Sam M. and Peter Perrone (new restauranter of Aquarius Restaurant.) hamburgers, chicken and franks. The organization – by Sharon Smith – as usual … Continue reading
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