General

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No New Posts Welcome-Please Read

Welcome to the S-bag Resident Forum!

UPDATE Jan 10, 2020: This FREE forum has recently met its data limits despite pruning of mostly image content. It will remain a historical website and will not be updated by Admin. Admin thanks all who followed the forum and will continue to do Housekeeping to remove spam etc. Any requests for removed content >> movinsue@gmail.com

It's been 10 years since there was an "uncensored and interactive" community meeting place for owners to "speak" to other owners and learn about the news in the park.

An independent community resident forum was established in 2009 by Mik Readinger. In 2012, your elected Board threatened to S u e Mik who encouraged participants to exercise their First Amendment right to free speech on his forum. Sadly, the SLR Resident Forum was voluntarily shut down to afford the Owner some respite from constant attacks by the board directors.

In 2010, the resulting communication void was filled with a public forum "AnonNews.org". This forum afforded complete anonymity to users, but lacked the organization needed for an easy, readable experience.

So, in 2013, this Forum was set up as a blend of the Anonymous News bulletin board and a conventional "social media" forum.

Importantly, this Forum does not require Member Registration to read and post! The Forum is open to all to read. Anyone can post as a "Guest" but their posts will be read FIRST by Admin to identify and delete flaming.

This forum is intended to be content heavy with documents of SLohA, current issues and laws.

S u e Tg, Owner

Moderator: Admin

12 50 Continuing this Forum (Free) and Spam
by Admin
Jan 10, 2020 8:22:01 GMT -5
No New Posts HOA Links

Relevant links to statutes, licensing, websites, forums

8 25 2015 Year in Review
by Admin
Feb 6, 2017 22:15:07 GMT -5
No New Posts On Anonymity

Always a lively discussion when posting as Anonymous versus identifying yourself.

5 28 Signed...Anonymous
by courious
Feb 9, 2016 8:13:31 GMT -5

Happy Camper

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No New Posts Trail Notes

A new addition by the Board secretary to talk about the informal events and affairs of S-bag.

1 1 Trail Notes
by Admin
Sept 24, 2016 20:26:52 GMT -5
No New Posts SNAP (Saddlebag Neighbor Assistance Project)

A not-for-profit corporation originally envisioned to deliver legal and educational services to all members of SLohA; it was later expanded into a vehicle to provide no- and low-cost personal services to Saddlebaggers via "The Angel's Grace".

The primary website is snap.freeforums.net.

8 16 SNAP's Last Year
by Admin
May 26, 2017 9:56:50 GMT -5
No New Posts Good News

There IS Good News in the park! Share it here!

26 101 Walmart Grocery Home Delivery Service
by jimherbst
Mar 14, 2018 15:28:03 GMT -5
No New Posts Helpful Happy

See a great movie, restaurant, website, discount coupon?

23 44 Hurricane Dorian Aug 2019
by Admin
Sept 2, 2019 13:41:37 GMT -5
No New Posts LG (Life is Good)

What made YOU happy? New grandchild? Win the lottery?

33 134 Bitter sometimes, but still good!
by Admin
Mar 22, 2019 13:12:27 GMT -5

Annex

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No New Posts NEW Annex

Discussions about the annex design, construction and use.

14 115 New Annex not user friendly
by Lra
Apr 7, 2016 20:45:03 GMT -5

Lake and Boat Dock

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No New Posts Saddlebag Lake

1 3 SWFMD Violations
by Admin
Jun 26, 2018 14:39:35 GMT -5
No New Posts Aka Firebird Marina!

The Boat Dock achieved infamy when, during its construction, a fire was thought to have been set to the alumininum dock. Find out how it got its name, how much it is really gonna cost here.

4 29 A Growing Liability
by Disgusted
Jul 30, 2017 13:19:16 GMT -5

BOD

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No New Posts President's Message

Musings and missives of the 2016-7 President--a new vehicle of communication to members.

24 76 President Message in Minutes
by Admin
Dec 24, 2018 20:35:08 GMT -5
No New Posts Commercial Business in SLOA

Having a commercial activity conducted from SLohA property is strictly forbidden by Covenant. The Board has opened the door and invited KCNetwork to place its business equipment on SLohA common property in 4 locations--so far. KCNetwork currently serves at least 2500 accounts Outside of S-bag.

4 47 New Revised Lease with TRS
by Admin
Jul 25, 2019 10:10:54 GMT -5
No New Posts Board Meetings & Minutes

What happened at the latest board meeting? Also BOD Minutes from recent past. See separate board for archived minutes

67 358 2019 September
by Admin
Sept 30, 2019 11:20:17 GMT -5
No New Posts ARCHIVE Board Minutes

Adding an archive of available old Board minutes as they are either "discovered" or become available from Official Records Requests. They will be sorted in subgroups by year.

HOARDERS PLEASE HELP! If you stashed a trunk of papers in the attic and have Minutes from the 80's -2007, please contact Admin! We would like to have an Archive without MANBOD putting us in the poorhouse charging $$ for our Minutes!

Sub-boards: 2015 Minutes, 2014 Minutes, 2013 Minutes, 2012 Minutes, 2011 Minutes, 2010 Minutes, 2009 Minutes, 2008 Minutes, 2007 Minutes, 1989 Minutes, 1988 Minutes, 1987 Minutes, 1986 Minutes, Pre-1986 Minutes

103 753 2014 June BOD Meeting Thread Continuation
by Viewer
Jul 5, 2014 13:00:53 GMT -5
No New Posts Election 2018-2019

2 4 The "Tude" of the Board
by Admin
May 3, 2019 17:59:34 GMT -5
No New Posts Election 2017-2018

Three 3-year vacancies created by end of terms for Chrls Schlz, Tummy Blkbrn and Clf Jnsn

2 21 Ballot Objection Letter to SLohA
by Admin
May 11, 2018 22:58:51 GMT -5
No New Posts Election 2016-2017

Three (3) directors retire their terms for this election. Petitions with signatures are due by 4:00 PM Dec 10, 2016

9 28 2017 Election and Budget Results
by Admin
Mar 1, 2017 23:53:46 GMT -5
No New Posts Election 2015-16

Hopefully, this election year will be conducted according to SLohA Bylaws and we will not have a repeat of last year's fiasco.

7 49 SLohA 2015 ELECTION RESULTS !
by Admin
Feb 28, 2015 8:07:09 GMT -5
No New Posts Election 2014-15

One of the most botched efforts ever in the history of SLohA.

33 211 Food For Thought --- Before SLR's Fall Elections......
by Dick Tracy
Nov 28, 2014 20:27:49 GMT -5
No New Posts Committees

Historically, SLohA has not wanted "committees". When committees are ratified by BOD, they are short-lived or ad hoc.

This board will chart the journey of the new crop of Committees of the 2015 BOD.

3 22 Faux Architctural Committee
by Admin
Jul 2, 2017 20:33:56 GMT -5
No New Posts Aka "MANBOD"

The name "MANBOD" was born because this term characterizes the mindmeld between MANagement Company and BOD.



11 146 Attempted Entrapment
by Annonymous Environmentalist
May 17, 2017 21:49:34 GMT -5
No New Posts Trust & Fiduciary Duty

"Fiduciary"--one who holds something in trust for another

9 113 What's Up with This?
by Alaska HEMI R/T Jm Admin.
Feb 7, 2017 11:25:06 GMT -5
No New Posts Board Member Recall

There is a growing unrest among owners in S-bag who are discussing recall of the sitting Board. This is not yet a public or coordinated effort; however, I have been asked to install a place where communications about this can be collected in a central location.

2 10 Board Members Do As They Please
by Annonymous Environmentalist
May 16, 2017 12:13:23 GMT -5

Budget and Financial

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No New Posts Budget and Reserves

General whines about the massive amounts of money being spent in SLR go here!

110 384 SLohA Collection Delinquent Accounts
by Admin
Oct 6, 2019 10:27:20 GMT -5

Revitalization#2

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No New Posts Appeal of DEO Decision

The DEO approved SLohA's revitalization in May 2016. That decision was cH allenged. The DEO Administrative Law Judge affirmed the DEO decision in Dec 2016. In Jan 2017, the Administrative Law decision was referred to the Appellate Court for review of DEO actions.

2 20 Appeal Result
by Admin
Nov 18, 2017 12:50:33 GMT -5
No New Posts Revitalization Lawsuit

As anticipated, SLohA has encumbered my previously-free property with revitalized covenants. Follow the lawsuit here.

1 9 Another Slander...Another Lawsuit
by BagLady
Jun 5, 2016 21:20:44 GMT -5
No New Posts Revitalization Consents/Non-Consents

Listing-by street- of Owners who gave Consent, voted NO and did not return a Consent/Ballot Form.

19 25 Grayhackle
by Dick Tracy
Oct 20, 2016 22:30:19 GMT -5
No New Posts Revitalization Passed

The DEO approved S-bag's application for revitalization of Unit 1, 2 & 3. What does the future how hold for S-bag?

4 50 Revitalization Appeal
by Admin
Jan 28, 2017 11:29:02 GMT -5
No New Posts REvitalization: Boost or Bust

Revitalization: Love it or Not--it is being attempted a 2nd time. This board is to discuss the benefits and drawbacks, as well as alternatives to revitalization.

13 161 Pizzzed...yet Amused!
by Admin
Sept 2, 2016 18:39:45 GMT -5
No New Posts Assessment Fee & Voluntary Contributions

Because there are no Covenants, there is no authority for the HOA to assess fees. However, that does not mean one does not have to pay the Association "their fair share" of amenities consumed. It is a concept of equitable servitude, a legal concept way above my pay grade! Learn more on this Board.

3 4 Fees to Increase
by Alaska HEMI R/T Jm Admin.
Nov 21, 2015 10:19:38 GMT -5

Classified Ads

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No New Posts Real Estate

Homes and lots for sale

5 17 Tower Upgrades and Foreclosures
by Admin
Aug 9, 2019 22:05:24 GMT -5
No New Posts Outdoor

Gardening equipment, golf cart, cars etc

4 7 The Lagoon's Garden of Gold !
by GTO
Dec 6, 2016 22:15:15 GMT -5
No New Posts Indoor

Furniture, electronics etc

1 1 Housekeeping and Lawn Services for Baggers
by homeworks
Nov 12, 2016 11:43:55 GMT -5

Communications

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No New Posts HOA Articles/Weblogs

Every once in awhile, Admin comes across an article or weblog that is current and applicable to topical concerns both in S-bag and the larger community of HOA-Land. Many weblogs are written by HOA attorneys.

7 15 Core Conflict in HOA's
by Admin
Oct 12, 2017 14:39:47 GMT -5
No New Posts The "New" Board Owner Forum

In Nov 2015, the Board announced plans to set up a new website and Forum to replace the official one owned by KCNetwork.

8 39 ANOTHER new Owner Website by Stmbug Ixx Inc
by Admin
Mar 7, 2019 12:45:25 GMT -5
No New Posts Code & Zoning Violations & Public Hearing

Follow Polk County's progress with resolving several violations including permitting and zoning.

21 234 Polk County--where are the tower permits?
by Admin
Nov 4, 2016 10:06:27 GMT -5
No New Posts Pre-Lawsuit #3-Breach of Covenants Lawsuit

The lawsuit is "Breach of Covenants: Failure to enforce Covenants against commercial activity".

Formal legal proceedings have been initiated and all relevant information and progress will be posted here.

Moderator: Dick Tracy

21 152 The NEW Beach Tower!
by keylime
Aug 16, 2015 21:14:44 GMT -5
No New Posts Internet Proposal

Internet Proposal Handout Meeting of Dec 10, 2013 and Letter to MANBOD

5 81 Phase II-CH allenge the Illegal Internet Proposal
by Guest
Feb 14, 2014 9:22:56 GMT -5
No New Posts Internet

Discuss the yet-to-be revealed story about the birth of Kay c on common property

31 413 Internet Service in S-bag
by Admin
Oct 4, 2019 20:59:20 GMT -5
No New Posts CHUG

Anything interesting on CHUG

13 56 Chug's Site & SLR Koffee Klatch.... Say What !
by Dick Tracy
Jun 27, 2016 23:05:51 GMT -5
No New Posts "Around the Stump" Newsletter

Newsletter odd's and end's

1 2 May 2015 "Around the Stump" Report
by Dick Tracy
May 6, 2015 11:02:40 GMT -5
No New Posts Saddlebag Express 2014-18

Phone # Changes here

24 44 2018 December Express
by Admin
Dec 16, 2018 19:42:41 GMT -5

Lawsuit #1 Covenants

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No New Posts Covenant Revitalization begins December 17, 2014

The Board announced the implementation of an organizing committee to begin the process of Revitalization of the Covenants. What does this mean to Members? Follow the progress of revitalization and questions/answers on this board!

19 160 Meaning of Revitalization to owners
by Admin
Jul 12, 2018 10:46:37 GMT -5
No New Posts Covenants Lawsuit #1

This is the lawsuit filed against SLohA on March 27, 2014. Technically, the lawsuit is SLANDER of TITLE and QUIET TITLE but underlying the complaint is the expiration of covenants on properties in SLohA. So, the suit is also for DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT of that issue and casually referred to as the "Covenants Lawsuit".

12 44 Mediation $Money$
by Admin
Aug 17, 2016 22:26:30 GMT -5
No New Posts Glossar of Basic MRTA Terms

The words one uses to converse about MRTA are very specific to the MRTA law. It is essential that one takes a few minutes to review the terms in order to have a foundation to understand the concepts.

1 1 MRTA Glossary of Basic Terms
by Admin
Jan 30, 2015 9:45:19 GMT -5
No New Posts "Is my lot expired?"

Tutorial on how to tell if a lot is expired by MRTA

11 33 The Homestead Exemption
by gusto
Jun 22, 2015 16:18:07 GMT -5
No New Posts SLOA Options

Reposted from MRTA Website: These are the three "go forward" options discussed by the HOA attorneys in the May 2013 Board meeting and the August 2013 Attorney meeting.

1 4 Options to fix the covenants problem
by BagLady
Nov 19, 2013 20:46:55 GMT -5
No New Posts Covenants

Under MRTA (Marketable Records Title Act), encumbrances on real property, including a homeowners association’s covenants and restrictions may be rendered unenforceable and extinguished 30 years after their date of recordation if not properly preserved or reaffirmed by the association beforehand (See Florida Statute 712).

This thread will collect all general posts about the status and impact of expiration of Covenants in S-bag.

If you are looking for the basic information about MRTA and the Florida statutes which are relevant to the Covenants, ie FS712 (MRTA) and FS720 Part III (Revitalization of Covenants), you can go to the website devoted entirely to that at:

Click here>>>>>S-bag Lake and MRTA

That website is a "read-only" website and no registration is needed. It also contains links to Board meetings and an Owner-Attorney meeting posted on YouTube.

5 12 "Changing Covenants"-Proposed Amendments 1/8/14
by BagLady
Jan 17, 2014 10:39:20 GMT -5
No New Posts CC&R's

Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions is the general term referring to the Declarations filed with the plats in the '70'. The CC&R's consist of the Covenants and Rules. It also states that the intent (of the Developer) is to develop a Common Interet Development and that the land will be encumbered by assessments to provide for its upkeep.

5 41 The Ficktional Architectural Committee
by Dick Tracy
Dec 30, 2015 18:58:26 GMT -5
No New Posts Covenants Expired-What's so Bad?

Discuss how the covenants expiration will affect community and individuals

1 1 Not so bad
by Admin
Oct 15, 2013 18:35:26 GMT -5
No New Posts Cost of Revitalization

How much?

1 17 What will cost of revitalization be?
by gusto
Feb 3, 2016 16:04:07 GMT -5
No New Posts What about Assessment Fees?

Many have observed that, if our Covenants are expired, assessment fees can no longer be assessed by HOA. What do you think about that?

2 13 Assessments--Past, Present & Future
by Admin
May 22, 2017 9:44:54 GMT -5
No New Posts Over 55 Community

Covenants expiration has NOTHING to do with Over 55+ community; the CC&R's have no provision to Age Restrict. The 1989 "Revision" unlawfully added an amendment to a Declaration that does not permit amendments.

55+ plus community is an "Anti-Discriminatory" provision of the Fair Housing Act which SLohA complies with.

2 20 Over 55 restriction
by Admin
Sept 26, 2017 13:44:10 GMT -5
No New Posts Mediation #1

Florida requires parties to mediate disputes prior to accepting a lawsuit.

4 10 Mediation #1 Over!
by Admin
Jan 17, 2015 19:12:26 GMT -5
No New Posts Mediation #2

SLohA filed a Motion to Compel Mediation, even though I had already invited them to mediation many months ago. I have been advised that judges LOVE mediation and usually Grnt the Motion to Compel, so I will be going again....

7 48 It's finally over!
by Admin
May 28, 2015 6:07:56 GMT -5
No New Posts Litigation Joinder

If mediation fails, litigation will follow and attorney will consider offering a joinder to owners

2 7 Lawsuit Joinder
by groovin
Dec 28, 2014 17:48:03 GMT -5
No New Posts Legal and Lawyer

When I or anyone else has an interesting question, I will ask my lawyer for a comment and post it here.

I will also post relevant articles or court cases.

16 29 Official Records Litigation
by Admin
Aug 8, 2017 13:17:57 GMT -5
No New Posts Why?

What is Tg's endgame?

3 6 Why S u e Sued Sa ddlebag
by Admin
Jan 27, 2015 9:57:21 GMT -5

Lawsuit #2- Rule Violation/Covenants Expiration

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No New Posts Lawsuit #2-Rule Violation & Covenant Expiration

This is a proprietary board under moderation by litigants--the owners who are Board are persecuting--about their home siting/size etc on 66 Silversides

Moderator: Lra

12 261 "...we have Cookies!"
by GTO
May 4, 2017 19:59:49 GMT -5
No New Posts Hate Comes to Saddlebag

It is with a heavy heart that I must create a new subboard specifically to contain all the posts about hate activity in S-bag.

3 96 A Hate Blast from the Past Returns-Thanks S-bag FACEBOOK!
by Admin
Jun 26, 2018 14:44:33 GMT -5

HOA Florida Law & Government

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No New Posts Restated Covenants

8 42 Falsification of the Restatement
by Admin
Mar 18, 2019 15:09:56 GMT -5
No New Posts Administrative Law

Florida has an Administrative Law Division modeled after the Federal one. It is meant to protect consumers from errors of law attributable to Florida's departments and agencies.

1 6 Difference between Hearings and Lawsuits
by Admin
Jun 28, 2016 20:57:55 GMT -5
No New Posts Florida Statues Relevant to HOA's

Various statutes which can be called on to support disputes which are civil and not specific to HOA's

3 14 Medical Marijuana Bill Signed
by Admin
Jun 28, 2017 11:43:59 GMT -5
No New Posts FS617: Not-for-Profit Corporation

SLohA is now operating under the Not-for-Profit law since allowing the Covenants to expire. FS617 is now the reference for all governmental business in SLohA.

FS720 no longer applies to SLohA business conduct except for revitalization.

22 28 The New SLohA Governing Documents
by Admin
Mar 5, 2017 11:03:50 GMT -5
No New Posts MRTA-Marketable Records Title Act FS712

MRTA pronounced "Marta" is a law named the Marketable Record Title Act; it was enacted by the Florida Legislature in 1963. The intent was to simplify title searches to stabilize property law, by clearing old defects from land titles, limiting the period of record searches, and clearly defining marketability by extinguishing old interests of record not specifically claimed or reserved.

No longer would a title examination have to search title back to the Spanish land grants. MRTA serves to remove certain covenants, restrictions, claims and other encumbrances recorded against real property after 30 years unless preserved or reaffirmed in accordance with Florida law FS712.

13 14 Lawyer Memo to Court
by Admin
Feb 13, 2015 0:20:45 GMT -5
No New Posts Florida Homeowner Association Statute 720

The Statutes will be posted here for discussion. This board will be used more in the future. The BOD has abdicated many of its powers and duties to Management Company and do not understand either SLohA governing documents or Florida statutes. CAM's are not permitted to "interpret law". Therefore, BOD goes directly to attorney for advice that is readily available if one reads and efforts at comprehension.

This is self-help for homeowners and, if you will take the time to read and think, you will not only save SLohA money, you will have accomplished what MANBOD has not.

35 43 720.312 Declaration of covenants; survival after foreclosure
by Admin
Nov 13, 2018 14:30:43 GMT -5
No New Posts Hierarchy of Law

For those who are confused about whose law reigns supreme in the event of conflict or uncertainty, this is attorney-approved hierarchy of the law. This is an EXPANDED version of a previously published hierarchy.

1 1 The Hierarchy-What trumps Who?
by Admin
Jan 25, 2015 9:41:59 GMT -5
No New Posts The 1970's Declarations

The "Declarations"--the CC&R's--the Covenants--all these refer to the same CONTRACT entered into by parties. Those parties are: SLohA, the owners of property in SLohA--and the PUBLIC. The terms in this document provide constructive notice to the public about the contract they agree to when purchasing property in SLR.

4 4 1972 Declaration of Covenants AS RECORDED The Tail End
by Admin
Mar 12, 2014 11:45:06 GMT -5
No New Posts 1986 "Replacement" Amendment to Covenants

This is the much-talked about document which purports to "replace" the original Covenants. This is the document which was used as the "replacement" Declaration on the Notice of Preservation recorded by the BOD in April 2013.

Aside from the many flaws inherent in the adoption of the the changes and in the 1986 document itself, Amendments occur outside the chain of title and are therefore, not discoverable by the public when they exchange deeds to land.

3 8 More History on the Spurious 1986 "Amendment"
by Admin
Sept 19, 2016 16:18:47 GMT -5
No New Posts 1989 "Amendment" to Covenants

This is the latest so-called "Amendment to the Covenants" It continues the original unlawful practice of attempting to amend the Covenants which have no amendatory provision.

2 2 Changes in 1989 Amendment from 1986 Amendment
by Admin
Mar 12, 2014 15:10:06 GMT -5
No New Posts Comparison of Original Declaration and 1986 Amendment

A few notes comparing these two documents. What material changes did the document provide? What did SLohA intend to do by adopting this Amendment? Was it done properly?

2 2 Chain of Title- Important Land Transaction Requirement
by BagLady
Jan 2, 2014 12:47:42 GMT -5
No New Posts Notice of Preservation

This is the document that SLohA recorded over ALL parcels in SLR on 4/5/13. It attempted to preserve covenants on parcels that that had not yet expired under MRTA (FS712), and SLANDERED the titles of parcels that had previously expired. By my count, it appears that a great majority of parcels in SLohA have been expired by MRTA.

It failed to specifically state the parent Declaration of Covenants, per MRTA law, and declared two Amendments to be "replacements" of the Covenants.

Disclaimer: I am not an attorney and the interpretations above are my opinion and offered for informational purposes only. These interpretations should not be relied upon if you are contemplating legal action. Consult an attorney for legal advice.

1 2 Notice of Preservation 4/5/13
by GTO
Feb 5, 2015 2:56:41 GMT -5
No New Posts On Amending Covenants/Adopting New Rules

The Rules Committee is holding a forum on Jan 8, 2014 to acquaint owners with recommended changes to our governing documents. The Rules Committee is urging owners to vote FOR this. The Rules Committee seems completely oblivious to the imminent legal dispute which involves our Covenants.

Discuss here.

7 45 Getting a New REDBOOK
by BagLady
Oct 10, 2014 17:37:03 GMT -5
No New Posts NO NEW Legislation 2019

ALL bills failed. The Legislature Failed.

0 0 No posts have been made on this board.
No New Posts NEW HOA Legislation 2018

New bills submitted for 2018 legislative session

5 10 Summary of 2018 legislation affecting HOA's
by Admin
Sept 14, 2018 15:16:56 GMT -5
No New Posts NEW HOA Legislation 2017

Very few bills have been filed for the 2017 Legislative session.

7 13 Estoppel HOA Legislation Passed
by Admin
Jun 28, 2017 16:54:25 GMT -5
No New Posts New HOA Legislation 2016

3 8 New HUD LAW-Hostile Harassment & Discrimination
by Lra
Jul 24, 2016 9:32:10 GMT -5
No New Posts NEW HOA Legislation 2015

This board will follow the progress of the HOA Reform bill during the 2015 legislative process. This will give HOA's similar legal and regulatory muscle as that currently enjoyed by condos.

1 3 2015 HOA Reform Bill
by Dick Tracy
Aug 24, 2015 23:36:54 GMT -5
No New Posts New HOA Legislation 2014

The 2014 legislation begins in 2 months and it is sure to be a pistol this year because it's an election year! I'm on the mailing list!

This board will follow the fun!

8 23 2014 CAM Legislation PASSED!
by GTO
Jul 2, 2014 22:24:46 GMT -5
No New Posts New HOA Legislation 2013

Discussion of new HOA legislation 2013

3 4 Registration of FL HOA required
by Dick Tracy
Oct 31, 2013 23:04:59 GMT -5
No New Posts ADA & Common Interest Developments (CID's)

It's been a developing "hot topic" ie when do CID's come under the jurisdiction of ADA requirements? There is no place to hide--it's the FEDS! Biggest issues have been pool alterations; other accomodations include clubhouse and parking.

3 7 More from HUD...
by Admin
Aug 24, 2017 16:51:37 GMT -5
No New Posts Redbook

4 16 The Pinkbook
by Admin
Jun 27, 2014 16:36:11 GMT -5

Maintenance

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No New Posts Lawn/Landscaping

Mo'Mulch! What is going on with lawn maintenance and other burning questions about lawn and gardens

3 51 Trees
by Dick Tracy
Jan 29, 2017 15:50:13 GMT -5
No New Posts Trash, Recycling & Debris

Talk trash here!

7 90 2019 NEW Trash Service Claims
by Admin
Mar 22, 2019 12:25:43 GMT -5
No New Posts Entrance Sign SR60

Will this shabby sign be maintained--ever? Should it be replaced? Discuss here

1 19 The SR60 Entrance Sign-Repair or Replace?
by Dick Tracy
Jul 29, 2016 22:24:25 GMT -5
No New Posts Special Projects

Projects that don't fit under anything else.

13 106 Water Meter Readings
by Alaska HEMI R/T Jm Admin.
Nov 6, 2014 21:14:25 GMT -5

Management Co/Manager Reports

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No New Posts Manager-HIS

The new Manager replaced the fired one in March 2015

5 28 Status of Chap?
by Admin
Jun 18, 2019 19:24:30 GMT -5
No New Posts Manager-HERS

Her very own board--she earned it

FIRED in March 2015.

6 178 She's still at it...
by Admin
Oct 27, 2016 6:22:14 GMT -5
No New Posts Management Co Contract?

Is THIS the Management Co Contract? It has no date, it does not state the parties to the agreement, it has no term and no pricing. It has no clause for termination.

4 36 Handling Delinquent Accounts according to the Law
by slanty
Oct 4, 2014 6:41:10 GMT -5
No New Posts Manager Reports

Official Record and incorporated into BOD Minutes

68 178 Manager Report August 15, 2016
by Dick Tracy
Aug 15, 2016 16:04:07 GMT -5
No New Posts Sense and Nonsense

In all fairness, there are instances of the Management Company doing things that make sense so those examples should be discussed along with nonsense.

8 50 Management Competencies+
by Admin
Mar 19, 2017 13:20:42 GMT -5
No New Posts CAT-tastrophe!

Nonsense perpetrated by Management Company. BOD also thought it was a good idea to feed and house feral cats on the office property.

8 53 Part II "All Things For Stray/Feral Cats in SLR" (Pics)
by slanty
Oct 13, 2014 20:19:51 GMT -5

Pool/Spa

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No New Posts Pool & Spa

The SLR Grapevine is located here! Join in the poolside gossip here

5 23 POLL-Music at the Pool?
by Admin
Oct 24, 2015 8:28:29 GMT -5

Public Records

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No New Posts How to...

How to find things in Polk County public records

1 1 Do Property Lookups/Lot Sales History
by Admin
Oct 19, 2013 22:26:18 GMT -5

Real Estate

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No New Posts Real Estate 2019

3 3 MythBusted! HOA's do not protect home values!
by Admin
Jun 19, 2019 9:15:34 GMT -5
No New Posts Real Estate 2018

1 5 Liens
by Admin
Sept 26, 2018 22:06:01 GMT -5
No New Posts Real Estate 2017

4 7 2017-18 Selling Season in SLR
by Admin
Apr 9, 2018 14:30:06 GMT -5
No New Posts Real Estate 2016

All things real estate-ish in S-bag plus info on Homestead

5 33 S-bag Sales 2015-2016
by Admin
Dec 24, 2016 12:51:09 GMT -5
No New Posts Real Estate 2015

Sales in SLR during the 2014-2015 Sales Season

4 7 SLR 2015 Sales and Encroachments
by Admin
Nov 27, 2015 10:45:44 GMT -5
No New Posts Real Estate 2014

A continuation of informative posts on sales in SLR and pattern. Additionally, there are contracts posted for your use; these were simply pulled from the internet and are typical Florida realtor forms.

Addditionally, this Board will address issues that affect real estate resulting from the filing of the lawsuit.

12 17 FOR SALE in S-bag 2014
by Admin
Dec 3, 2014 8:03:19 GMT -5
No New Posts Real Estate Sales 2013

This is a comparison of real estate sales for the same periods in 2012 and 2013.

5 9 Lot Location Map of SLR
by Admin
Feb 7, 2014 8:00:39 GMT -5

Recreational Activities

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No New Posts Music Events, Musicians & Music Lovers

This board will have all the information about upcoming community (Music Events) and S-bag performance groups (Musicians) and will be open to those registered members who would like to post their favorite music (Music Lovers).

1 2 Community Music Schedule
by Admin
Oct 2, 2016 21:11:56 GMT -5
No New Posts Koffee Klatch

Discuss goings on at the Monday Koffee Klatch

2 7 Bluebird of Happiness
by Dick Tracy
Dec 8, 2015 2:27:30 GMT -5
No New Posts Bingo

Bingo is not just a game run by a Club! It is a gaming operation regulated by the state. The volunteers are custodians of the operation of Bingo and are answerable to the state of Florida. Its proceeds are intended to to benefit charities.

9 94 2016 Bingo
by Admin
Nov 15, 2015 11:52:52 GMT -5
No New Posts Clubs

5 66 Poker, Canasta, Scrabble, Mexican Train, Dominoes
by Dick Tracy
Nov 12, 2015 0:33:16 GMT -5
No New Posts CAP (Citizen's Assisted Patrol)

A Polk County Sheriff's program extending "eyes & ears" of Sheriff in unincorporated Polk County. Volunteers patrol community, observe and report possible criminal activity.

3 7 Golf Carts-Reporting Unlicensed Drivers
by Admin
Oct 30, 2018 12:29:50 GMT -5

Roads

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No New Posts Paving Job

4 54 Summer Rains & Effects on SLR's Roads
by GTO
Jul 8, 2015 12:28:29 GMT -5
No New Posts Traffic

Discuss the continuing inability to solve traffic problems on SLR roads

2 56 Traffic Enforcement & Signage
by Alaska HEMI R/T Jm Admin.
Jun 29, 2017 12:57:04 GMT -5
No New Posts Signage

Is signage in good repair and visible? This board is not meant for Dog Signs

1 6 No New $7,000 Sign Please
by Annonymous Environmentalist
Dec 2, 2015 7:58:11 GMT -5
No New Posts Road Behavior

Behavior on SLR roads--good, bad & ugly

2 2 SLR CRIME SPREE
by Alaska HEMI R/T Jm Admin.
Sept 4, 2014 11:05:46 GMT -5

Rules & Regulations

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No New Posts Lawsuit #2-Rules Violation/Covenants Expiration

This lawsuit was initiated by MANBOD against Owners' beautiful brand new home on 66 Silverside because their porch was designed to be sited in the front of the home.

SLohA had previously issued a "permission slip" for the home and Polk County Code issued all permits, including an occupancy permit in June 2014.

SLohA filed a lawsuit on June 26, 2014.

Moderator: Lra

2 35 "MANBOD-See what you've done!"
by Lra
Feb 23, 2016 22:34:05 GMT -5
No New Posts Fining/Violations/Arbitration/Hate Committee

Owners appointed by BOD to either uphold BOD fines or dismiss them. Committee members are not protected by D&O insurance if owners take them to court.

6 48 Architectural Review Committee--A few notes
by Admin
May 4, 2016 7:40:13 GMT -5
No New Posts Rules Schmules - 1 Viewing

The affect of expired covenants on rules

14 182 BOD persists...Warm up your wallets
by observer
May 29, 2016 10:28:49 GMT -5
No New Posts Violations

Discussion of Deadbook violations, including past and present violations

14 108 Dog Citation and MANBOD
by Alaska HEMI R/T Jm Admin.
Nov 25, 2014 7:13:19 GMT -5
No New Posts Dog Signs

Report new dog sign sightings here

3 19 Signs Signs Everywhere!
by Admin
Jan 21, 2016 9:14:59 GMT -5
No New Posts Relevant Court Cases

Interesting articles on court cases involving HOA's and owners

3 3 Homeowner Wins against HOA: NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION
by Admin
Jul 9, 2017 16:42:29 GMT -5

Safety and Surveillance

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No New Posts Security Force

Newly renamed roving patrols now the "Security Force"

16 226 Crime Comes to S-bag
by Admin
Nov 14, 2017 10:55:41 GMT -5
No New Posts Smile! You may be on camera!

Discussion of surveillance cameras, where they are mounted, which ones are operational, what the heck they are being used for...

3 15 Snakes on The Plain
by Alaska HEMI R/T Jm Admin.
Mar 20, 2018 20:29:22 GMT -5

Sewer and Water

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No New Posts Water/Wastewater Plant

Discuss issues relevant to the physical plant and to the provision of water and sewer services

Sub-boards: 2017 Wastewater Engineer's Report, 2014 Water Increase Official Records Request, Water Consumption

5 10 Owners spend $1080 on this Wastewater Engineering Report
by Admin
Feb 20, 2017 12:17:17 GMT -5
No New Posts Water

Why of WHY does it taste like chlorine? Where is the next leak going to be discovered? Will the leak trigger a sinkhole in my neighborhood? Discuss these and more fascinating water questions here

8 48 Fresh Water Quality
by AnonEnvironmentalist
May 25, 2017 12:08:02 GMT -5
No New Posts Sewer

Leaks, camera and digging up the roads! As long as it doesn't back up.

10 77 Peripheral Sewer Infrastructure
by GTO
Sept 29, 2014 18:18:44 GMT -5

In Memory of...

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No New Posts Brian Park

1 1 RIP Brian July 3, 2019
by Admin
Jul 4, 2019 12:10:21 GMT -5
No New Posts Jim Auth

1 3 J im Au th passed away Dec 19, 2018
by Admin
Dec 31, 2018 14:50:56 GMT -5
No New Posts Cassie

Cassie is Admin's beloved dog, a bichon frise.

Sub-board: Cassie

1 3 Cassie
by jimherbst
Feb 9, 2018 17:02:53 GMT -5
No New Posts Rick Cater

1 7 Rick Cater has passed away
by Admin
Jul 28, 2017 19:56:48 GMT -5
No New Posts Pete Braden

Peet passed away May 16, 2015

1 1 Remembering Peet
by Admin
May 16, 2015 16:34:03 GMT -5
No New Posts Gerald Turner

1 3 In Memory of Gerald Turner
by Alaska HEMI R/T Jm Admin.
Oct 4, 2014 6:36:04 GMT -5
No New Posts Mike "Spike" Readinger

As many of you know, Mik was the first person in SLR to bring us independent, uncensored communication in the forms of the Forum and NewsHound. This Board is dedicated to him. Past issues of NewsHound are here.

Sub-board: NewsHound Past Issues

12 15 Mik "Spike" Remembered
by Angie (Mik's Daughter)
Feb 16, 2015 15:04:14 GMT -5
No New Posts Don Drabik

Our friend, Don Drabik passed away on Nov 5th

1 2 Don Drabik Remembered
by Dick Tracy
Jul 4, 2014 13:07:33 GMT -5

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