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Enhance Your Brand with Vail Marketing Solutions: The Complete AEC Marketing Experience

Enhance Your Brand with Vail Marketing Solutions: The Complete AEC Marketing Experience

 

 

 

Vail Marketing Solutions provides everything from a full branding overhaul and business development program to a specific marketing project or campaign.

 

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape of the AEC industry, having a comprehensive marketing strategy is essential for success. Whether you’re just getting started building a marketing department, or an established firm looking to rebrand and increase sales, Vail Marketing Solutions offers a one-stop solution to all your marketing and business development needs. VMS has a strong background of construction industry knowledge coupled with their “Complete Marketing Experience,” to provide a holistic approach to elevate your brand and maximize your reach.

Here’s a closer look at the array of services Vail Marketing Solutions brings to the table:

Strategic Planning

At the heart of every successful marketing campaign lies a well-thought-out strategy. Vail Marketing Solutions works closely with clients to understand their goals, target audience, and market dynamics, crafting customized strategies tailored to drive results.

Website Development

Your website is often the first point of contact for potential customers. Vail Marketing Solutions specializes in creating responsive, user-friendly websites that not only look great but also convert visitors into customers.

Content Creation & Copywriting

Compelling content is key to engaging your audience and building brand credibility. Vail Marketing Solutions boasts a team of talented writers who excel at creating captivating content across various platforms, from blog posts and articles to website copy, email and social media campaigns.

Graphic Design

Visual appeal plays a crucial role in capturing the attention of your audience. With Vail Marketing Solutions’ expert graphic designers, you can expect stunning visuals that effectively communicate your brand message, captivate your audience, and stand out among your competitors.

Brochures & Advertising

Whether it’s print or digital advertising, Vail Marketing Solutions helps you create eye-catching brochures and ads that stand out from the crowd and leave a lasting impression on your target audience.

Video Marketing, Drone, & Photography

Visual storytelling is a powerful tool for engaging customers and conveying your brand’s personality. Vail Marketing Solutions offers comprehensive video production services, including drone footage and professional photography, to bring your brand and project profiles to life.

Social Media

In today’s interconnected world, social media is an indispensable marketing tool. Vail Marketing Solutions helps you harness the power of platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn to connect with your audience, build brand awareness, and drive engagement.

Email Marketing

Effective email marketing campaigns can nurture leads, drive conversions, and foster customer loyalty and engagement.  Vail Marketing Solutions helps you create personalized email campaigns that resonate with your audience and deliver measurable results.

Digital Marketing & SEO

With expertise in digital marketing strategies and search engine optimization (SEO), Vail Marketing Solutions ensures that your brand gets noticed online. From pay-per-click advertising to organic search optimization, they employ cutting-edge techniques to boost your online visibility and drive traffic to your website.

Event Marketing & Tradeshows

Whether you’re hosting a corporate event or participating in a tradeshow, Vail Marketing Solutions helps you make a memorable impact. From pre-event promotion to onsite branding and post-event follow-up, they handle every aspect of event marketing to ensure success.

Tradeshow Display Design

Stand out in a crowded tradeshow hall with captivating booth designs that attract attention and drive foot traffic. Vail Marketing Solutions creates custom tradeshow displays that effectively showcase your brand and leave a lasting impression on attendees.

Presentations & Proposal Packages

From client presentations to branded proposal documents, Vail Marketing Solutions helps you communicate your ideas effectively and persuasively. Their team creates professional presentations and proposal packages that stand out from the competition to win more business.

Business Development & Sales Consulting

Beyond marketing, Vail Marketing Solutions offers strategic business development and sales consulting services to help you identify opportunities for growth, expand your market reach, connect with potential clients, and increase revenue.

Vail Marketing Solutions goes above and beyond traditional marketing agencies by offering the AEC industry a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet all your marketing needs under one roof. Whether you’re looking to launch in a new market, revamp your brand image, or simply enhance your online presence, they have the expertise and resources to make it happen. So why settle for piecemeal solutions when you can experience the complete marketing package with Vail Marketing Solutions?

 

 Jessica Vail – President
Vail Marketing Solutions
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A Differing Tale of Two Terminating Condominiums by Rembaum’s Association Roundup

A Differing Tale of Two Terminating Condominiums by Rembaum’s Association Roundup

A Differing Tale of Two Terminating Condominiums

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An extremely similar fact pattern leads to diametrically opposed results between Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal and Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal.

In the case before the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Fellman v. Mission Viejo Condominium Association, Inc., Case No. 4D22-1260, (Fla. 4th DCA April 6, 2023), 175 of the 176 condominium units were acquired over time by a bulk owner, and the bulk owner sought termination of the condominium. However, Fellman as the single holdout objected to the plan of termination. At trial, the trial court entered a summary judgment in favor of terminating the condominium, which Fellman then appealed to the Fourth District Court of Appeal.

The Mission Viejo Declaration of Condominium was recorded in 1980 and required 100 percent consent of all unit owners as necessary to terminate the condominium form of ownership. Forty-one years later, on February 5, 2021, the bulk owner amended the required vote to terminate the condominium from 100 percent to 80 percent, using the general amendatory provision set out in the Declaration of Condominium, which required only 80 percent consent of the voting interests. Therefore, notwithstanding the original 100 percent requirement necessary to terminate the condominium, only 80 percent of the owners had to vote in favor of lowering the consent needed from 100 percent to 80 percent, which resulted in fully divesting Fellman of the right to object to the termination of the condominium.

Obviously, Fellman did not vote in favor of the amendment. Fellman argued that by allowing 80 percent of the unit owners to amend the otherwise required 100 percent consent of all owners to terminate the condominium, it fully eviscerated his right to object to the termination of the condominium and his voting rights—a right bestowed upon him when he purchased the unit. There are few things more sacrosanct than an owner’s right to vote. Nevertheless, neither the trial court nor the Fourth District Court of Appeal agreed.

While Fellman should have been able to rely on the 100 percent termination approval requirement as originally required in the declaration of condominium, the trial court believed that if the 100 percent requirement was to be protected from being amended with a lower percentage of voting interests, then the provision in the declaration of condominium should have clarified that it could only be amended by nothing less than 100 percent approval of the unit owners. Since it did not, the trial court found no issue with the bulk buyer eviscerating the 100 percent vote needed to terminate the condominium with 80 percent of the voting interests casting their vote in favor of the amendment.

Fast forward eleven months to March 13, 2024, when Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal, in Avila v. Biscayne 21 Condominium, Inc., Case No. 3D23-1616 (Fla. 3d DCA Mar. 13, 2024), noted that the provision in the Biscayne 21 Declaration of Condominium (requiring 100 percent of the voting interests to vote in favor of the termination could NOT be amended using the lower vote threshold needed to amend the declaration of condominium) was likely to prevail. As you will note, this decision diametrically opposes the outcome in the Fellman case. In this case, Avila sought a temporary injunction to stop the plan of termination. The trial court denied it. Avila appealed, and the Third District Court of Appeal agreed with Avila that Avila’s claim stood a substantial likelihood of success on the merits. The declaration of condominium at issue in the Avila case had an additional provision that required “100 percent approval for amendments that alter the voting power of unit owners.” However, it should be axiomatic that to obliterate an owner’s right to vote by terminating the condominium where the declaration had required 100 percent of the owners to vote in favor of termination could not be amended by a termination provision of anything less than 100 percent of the owners.

The Third District Court of Appeal commented that the change to the termination vote threshold materially altered the unit owners’ voting rights. By requiring a unanimous vote for termination, the declaration of condominium originally gave every unit owner an effective “veto” over any termination plan, which would be lost if the amendment adopted by using the general amendatory powers set out in the declaration of condominium were to stand. The Court even cited the Tropicana Condominium Association, Inc. v. Tropical Condominium , LLC, 208 So. 3d 755 (Fla. 3d DCA 2016), finding that nonunanimous amendments to a declaration reducing the vote threshold for termination of condominium could not be applied where the declaration expressly required the unanimous vote to amend the termination provision, and the amendment, if retroactively applied, would eviscerate the unit owners’ contractually bestowed veto rights.

In fact, Fellman also argued the Tropicana case to the trial court, which rejected the argument; and to add insult to injury, such decision was affirmed by the Fourth District Court of Appeal. So, in the world of inconsistent decisions, Fellman was denied by the Fourth District Court of Appeal the right to veto the plan of termination and is in process of potentially losing his unit, while the Avila court found his right to veto the plan of termination seemingly protected by the Third District Court of Appeal as evidenced by issuance of the temporary injunction in his favor. Unfortunately, even once the Avila case reaches a final judgment, and if in Avila’s case that decision is appealed and upheld by the Florida Supreme Court, Fellman still loses his right to veto the plan of termination as initially bestowed upon him and, even more unfortunately, will lose ownership of the unit.


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Join us on Tuesday, November 12th at 12:00 PM for our Community Roundtable: Technology and Community Governance!

Join us on Tuesday, November 12th at 12:00 PM for our Community Roundtable: Technology and Community Governance!

Join us on Tuesday, November 12th at 12:00 PM for our Community Roundtable: Technology and Community Governance!

During this discussion, our panel of professionals consisting of Kerstin Henze, Esq. (KBR Legal), Frank Valdes (GetQuorum), and Dianne Skinner (Artemis Lifestyle Services) will cover various topics, including:

  • The importance of updating governing documents
  • Association Record and new Florida Statute requirements
  • How communities can leverage technology, like virtual meetings and electronic voting, for more efficient governance and more!

Enroll for the November 12th Discussion.

 

Join us on Tuesday, November 12th at 12:00 PM for our Community Roundtable: Technology and Community Governance!

During this discussion, our panel of experts consisting of Kerstin Henze (KBR Legal), Frank Valdes (GetQuorum), and Dianne Skinner (Artemis Lifestyle Services) will cover various topics, including:

  • The importance of updating governing documents
  • Association Record and new Florida Statute requirements

  • How communities can leverage technology, like virtual meetings and electronic voting, for more efficient governance and more!

Don’t miss out; register today!

 

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“Stormwater Pond Management: Aren’t Nutrients in the Water Good?” by Solitude Lake Management.

“Stormwater Pond Management: Aren’t Nutrients in the Water Good?” by Solitude Lake Management.

This Article provides valuable insights into the role of nutrients in ponds and lakes, explaining how excess nutrients contribute to water quality challenges like algae and weed growth.

We explore practical, eco-friendly solutions for addressing these issues, including nutrient remediation, beneficial bacteria, and hydro-raking, as well as preventative strategies like buffer management and shoreline restoration.

This article is designed to help communities implement sustainable practices that preserve the health and beauty of their waterbodies for years to come.

Stormwater Pond Management: Aren’t Nutrients in the Water Good?
SOLitude Lake Management 

 

Nutrients are a cornerstone of healthy freshwater ecosystems, playing a vital role in fostering fish, micro-organisms, and native plants. However, perhaps due to the word’s positive connotation, property managers are often surprised to learn that abundant nutrients aren’t always good. Just as ingesting too many vitamins can make you sick, an excess of nutrients can cause harmful water quality imbalances. Like many things in life, moderation is key. 

Over time, lakes and ponds become increasingly enriched with nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen that create fertile conditions for excessive vegetation and algae growth. When it eventually dies and decays, it releases nutrients that fuel new growth. Without intervention, the cycle will perpetually continue until the waterbody fills in with decayed material. This process is called eutrophication—or, put simply, aging. 

While nutrient enrichment is normal and may occur naturally over hundreds of years, human activities accelerate the aging process and can reduce a pond’s lifespan to just a few decades. Once a pond is filled in, it can only be restored by dredging out all accumulated materials. Dredging is one of the biggest expenses a community will ever face, but by understanding why nutrient enrichment occurs and how to help slow the process, communities can prolong the need for costly dredging for as long as possible.   

During storms, rainwater picks up nutrient-rich materials and substances as it flows over sidewalks, roadways, agricultural land, construction sites, and other developed areas. The water is diverted to stormwater ponds that are specially designed to prevent flooding and filter out pollutants before the water is released downstream. Most urban ponds, particularly in homeowners communities, are man-made for this purpose. 

 

Some of these nutrient-rich materials include:

  • Lawn and garden fertilizers
  • Grass clippings
  • Leaves and yard debris 
  • Eroded sediment
  • Pet waste 
  • Septic system runoff 
  • Trash 

 

Unsightly weeds, slimy mats of algae, and toxic blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) are common signs that your waterbody is over-enriched with nutrients. If water quality tests reveal that nutrients are above desirable thresholds, communities have several solutions at their disposal to help manage them. 

First and foremost, property managers can implement impactful changes such as installing more trash bins and pet waste stations around a community, moving designated dog parks further from the vicinity of their ponds, and instructing landscapers to reduce fertilizer use and properly bag grass clippings and lawn debris. Every individual living or working in the vicinity of a waterbody influences its health and these small changes can have a significant cumulative effect over time. 

 

Incorporating these best practices can help amplify the benefits of more impactful solutions: 

 

Nutrient Remediation

This involves applying eco-friendly products that bind with or “deactivate” excess phosphorus in the water column and in the bottom sediments so it is no longer available for uptake by weeds and algae. Subsequent water quality testing will allow experts to assess if nutrient levels have been restored to an ideal range. 

 

Biological Bacteria

Biological bacteria play a central role in decomposing plant debris and organic materials. Comparable to probiotics for your waterbody, supplementing these beneficial bacteria can help make the decomposition process more efficient and inhibit the accumulation of nutrient-rich muck. These bacteria need dissolved oxygen to thrive, so installing a fountain, surface aerator, or submersed aerator can enhance their activity.

 

Mechanical Hydro-Raking

In cases of significant muck and debris build-up, experts can use a floating barge equipped with a specialized clamshell bucket to physically remove hundreds to thousands of pounds of nutrient-rich material. This can also help restore several feet of depth back to the pond, limiting flood risks.

These strategies are highly effective at targeting excess phosphorus in the waterbody, but it’s also imperative to prevent additional nutrients from invading the ecosystem. Such efforts start outside of the water and can involve residents, landscapers, and other employees. 

 

Buffer Management

While many communities desire an unobstructed view around their ponds, it’s favorable to maintain a healthy buffer of beneficial vegetation around the perimeter. These plants act as a protective barrier, filtering rainwater and capturing nutrients and debris before they enter the pond. A well-curated buffer should incorporate native plants that densely extend 3-5 feet from the shoreline and receive regular trimming and maintenance.

 

Shoreline Restoration

Pond erosion is not just an eyesore and safety hazard, it allows sediment to build-up in shallow areas around the shoreline. Tree roots, pipes, and other buried equipment can become exposed as sediment deteriorates. Experts can employ bioengineering techniques that physically reshape and anchor the shoreline in place, preventing future collapse and erosion. Sod or vegetative buffers can be installed directly on top to blend in harmoniously with community landscaping. 

 

Nutrients play a major role in the health and appearance of community water bodies, but they are only part of the equation. Maintaining balanced levels of pH, dissolved oxygen, alkalinity, and salinity is essential for clean, weed- and algae-free water. An ongoing management program tailored to your community’s specific goals and budget is one of the most effective ways to ensure your waterbody remains healthy, beautiful, and functional for years to come.

 


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S2E38 – A Tribute, Tough Truths, and Condo Realities (Aired 11/3/24)

S2E38 – A Tribute, Tough Truths, and Condo Realities (Aired 11/3/24)

This week’s show is dedicated to Eric’s late mother-in-law, Linda, honoring her courageous five-year battle with cancer. We also dive into essential updates on Florida’s mandatory condo laws, and discuss the challenges of selling units amidst an oversupply. Plus, we spotlight PD Concrete’s impressive work and touch on the critical importance of voting in the upcoming election.

As always, we’ll be taking your calls on whatever topic you need answers to or whatever you need to get off your chest.

Call in with your questions & comments or ask them in the live YouTube chat! (717) 452-9378

 


Keep up to date with new topics for Condo and HOA Communities each week on Condo Craze & HOAs every Thursday on YouTube 

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Condo and HOA Elections: Are You Making These Costly Mistakes?

This Sunday on Condo Craze and HOAs, Eric and Karen dive into a critical topic for every Florida association: election season! With the national elections behind us, it’s time to focus on your community’s elections and ensure the process runs smoothly. We’ll cover the essential steps, from sending out the first notice 60 days in advance to handling candidate information sheets and voting certificates. Eric will highlight common mistakes—like incorrect deadlines, missing documents, and improper ballots—that could force costly do-overs.

As always, we’ll take your calls on any topic you need answers to, or anything you need to get off your chest live in the chat or call in at 717-GLAZER8. Don’t miss it.

 

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Extended: Get 10% Off A Fountain or Aerator from Solitude Lake Management.

Extended: Get 10% Off A Fountain or Aerator from Solitude Lake Management.

 

 

 

 

 

Great news! Our year-end savings have been extended. This is your sign to invest in your lake or pond’s health with a new fountain or aerator!

Get 10% OFF a new fountain, surface aerator, submersed aerator, or de-icer*! This discount applies to the new system PLUS labor and installation.

This special offer ends on Friday, November 15th. Claim your savings now!

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SAVINGS

 

* This offer applies to all fountains, surface aerators, submersed aerators, and de-icers available for purchase through SOLitude Lake Management and is valid for all contracts signed between 10/08/24 and 11/15/24. All fountains, surface aerators, and submersed aerators must be paid for by 12/31/24.

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CONDO SOLUTIONS (RADIO SHOW) on WSTU 1450 am Mondays (9 am – 10 am) by Peter Mollengarden, Esq of KBR Legal

CONDO SOLUTIONS (RADIO SHOW) on WSTU 1450 am Mondays (9 am – 10 am) by Peter Mollengarden, Esq of KBR Legal

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CONDO SOLUTIONS (RADIO SHOW) on WSTU 1450 am

Mondays (9 am – 10 am)

by Peter Mollengarden, Esq of KBR Legal


Peter Mollengarden, Esq. on ‘Condo Solutions’

Live on Mondays, from 9:05am to 10:00am.

 

Join Kaye Bender Rembaum attorney Peter C. Mollengarden and CPA Mark Brechbill every Monday and call in live with your community association-related questions. The number is 772-220-9788.

This is available locally in Martin and St. Lucie counties on 1450 AM, or online at WSTU1450.co

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CONDO SOLUTIONS (RADIO SHOW) on WSTU 1450 am Mondays (9 am – 10 am) by Peter Mollengarden, Esq of KBR Legal

CONDO SOLUTIONS (RADIO SHOW) on WSTU 1450 am Mondays (9 am – 10 am) by Peter Mollengarden, Esq of KBR Legal

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CONDO SOLUTIONS (RADIO SHOW) on WSTU 1450 am

Mondays (9 am – 10 am)

by Peter Mollengarden, Esq of KBR Legal


Peter Mollengarden, Esq. on ‘Condo Solutions’

Live on Mondays, from 9:05am to 10:00am.

 

Join Kaye Bender Rembaum attorney Peter C. Mollengarden and CPA Mark Brechbill every Monday and call in live with your community association-related questions. The number is 772-220-9788.

This is available locally in Martin and St. Lucie counties on 1450 AM, or online at WSTU1450.co

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CONDO SOLUTIONS (RADIO SHOW) on WSTU 1450 am Mondays (9 am – 10 am) by Peter Mollengarden, Esq of KBR Legal

CONDO SOLUTIONS (RADIO SHOW) on WSTU 1450 am Mondays (9 am – 10 am) by Peter Mollengarden, Esq of KBR Legal

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CONDO SOLUTIONS (RADIO SHOW) on WSTU 1450 am

Mondays (9 am – 10 am)

by Peter Mollengarden, Esq of KBR Legal


Peter Mollengarden, Esq. on ‘Condo Solutions’

Live on Mondays, from 9:05am to 10:00am.

 

Join Kaye Bender Rembaum attorney Peter C. Mollengarden and CPA Mark Brechbill every Monday and call in live with your community association-related questions. The number is 772-220-9788.

This is available locally in Martin and St. Lucie counties on 1450 AM, or online at WSTU1450.co

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CONDO AND HOA EXPO IN ORLANDO!  November 13 @ 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

CONDO AND HOA EXPO IN ORLANDO! November 13 @ 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

CONDO AND HOA EXPO IN ORLANDO!

Orange County Convention Center – West Building 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL, United States

CONDO AND HOA EXPO IN ORLANDO! Date: November 13   Time: 8AM-430PM Location: Orange County Convention Center Property Management Expo & Seminars Orange County Convention Center-West Bldg Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Seminars 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Exhibits 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Sign up for the networking and educational event of the year! Get face-time with the industry experts, browse the latest products and services and learn how to save thousands on the management and maintenance of your condo or HOA. Registration is FREE for association managers, and board members. Don’t delay!

 

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“Condo Craze & HOA’s” Watch us live on YouTube with Eric Glazer Thursday’s at 7PM

“Condo Craze & HOA’s” Watch us live on YouTube with Eric Glazer Thursday’s at 7PM

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“Condo Craze & HOA’s”

Watch us live on YouTube with Eric Glazer

Thursday’s at 7PM

Eric Glazer graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1992 after receiving a B.A. from NYU. He has practiced community association law for more than 2 decades and is the owner of Glazer and Sachs, P.A. a five attorney law firm with offices in Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.

Eric is Board certified by The Florida Bar in Condominium and Planned Development Law and the first attorney in the State that designed a course that certifies both condominium and HOA residents as eligible to serve on a Board of Directors and has now certified more than 20,000 Floridians all across the state.

Mr. Glazer is certified as a Circuit Court Mediator by The Florida Supreme Court and has mediated dozens of disputes between associations and unit owners. Eric also devotes significant time to advancing legislation in the best interest of Florida community association members.

 

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