Thank You, Board Members – New to the Board? Connect with Your Service Providers
Thank You for Your Service, Board Members! – FLCAJ February 2022 New to the Board? Connect with Your Service Providers Don’t forget to tell your community’s service providers if you are new to the board or have new members. Many vendors don’t automatically know if there are new board members, and providing updated names and […]
Townhomes in St. Pete, FL | Our Client’s Story
Community Snapshot St. Petersburg, FL • 136 Townhomes A gated community in St. Petersburg, Florida knew changes were needed for their access management method. Although on-site private security was employed to monitor the entrance and parking in the neighborhood, “It just seemed like there was always some kind of issue,” says the Robin R., Board […]
From Law Enforcement to Property Management – FLCAJ November 2021
Defining Community Security Through Two Careers When it comes to community security, one might think the most challenging part is learning a system, managing a database, or finding the right service provider. It’s not that those things are always easy, but perhaps the biggest obstacle is describing what community security really is and providing the […]
Women Making a Difference – Envera Spotlight
Women Making a Difference FLCAJ November 2021 – Kim Bittar, Account Manager Kim Bittar is a licensed CAM in Florida and worked as a manager for 15 years before joining Envera in account management. Given her experience, Bittar enjoys staying active in the industry, and in her current position she says, “I am able to […]
Snowbirds Return – Last Quarter Checklist and Plans for Next Year
Snowbirds Return – FLCAJ October 2021 Last Quarter Checklist and Plans for Next Year Take some time in this final quarter to evaluate the past year and begin making plans for early next year. For associations and property managers, this often includes reviewing the community’s security, access management, and/or other systems. Have there been security […]
“Perfect Prevention” and Proper Amenity Security – FLCAJ September 2021
“What’s the point of getting up the next morning and having to go back to the video surveillance? The damage is already done.” As the Regional Community Relations Manager for Meritage Homes, Martha Schiffer works with numerous communities throughout the Orlando, Tampa, and South Florida regions. Some have gated entrances, and some don’t, but they […]
Envera Systems Keeps Neighborhoods Safer with RingCentral Cloud Communications Solutions
Envera upgrades RingCentral MVP (Message, Video, Phone) solution which includes next-generation HD video technology BUSINESS WIRE–Envera Systems, a leader in technology-based community security solutions, is using RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE:RNG), a leading provider of global enterprise cloud communications, video meetings, collaboration, and contact center solutions, to power its business communications and help keep neighborhoods safer across the US. […]
Leaders in the Industry – Envera Spotlight
Leaders in the Industry FLCAJ July 2021 – Jordan Parsley, Service Manager Jordan Parsley has been an Envera team member for 10 years. He started in installation and now leads the services department. Parsley says the past years “have been wonderful, learning from each person as I have grown within the company.” His current responsibilities […]
Summer Security in the Community – FLCAJ June 2021
Tips for Residents and Associations Summer is here, school is out, and families are ready for a vacation. After a year of canceled or postponed travel plans, you might be planning a trip yourself or returning to a second home for a break from Florida’s heat. While residents prepare for extended getaways, community boards and […]
Managing Community Security – FLCAJ May 2021
Challenges for a Property Manager and How to Succeed If you ask 10 association members about their definition of “community security,” you will likely hear 10 different answers. Often times, these interpretations range from a “couple of cameras here and there” to borderline law enforcement as their expectation. Finding a community or board that is […]