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The case of the 'Master HOA's' phantom CAM costing us $33k
Evidentally we paid our Master HOA $33k for 4 months of a contractural CAM when there was none in 2024-2025. And so far, no refund to homeowners...
Medley Members
05/13/2026 10:02 PM
Pool Accessibility Accommodation
How can we better accomodate disabled swimmers without breaking the bank?
Medley Members
05/13/2026 10:02 PM
How many homeowners control Medley's $2 million budget?
We are fortunate that many homeowners volunteer to participate in the vital roles at medley. But is power concentrated among a few? Perhaps others could run for open seats in 2026.
Medley Members
05/09/2026 02:45 AM
The Saga of the White Lanai Roofs
Let's find a way to grandfather the existing roofs and move on -- saving both homeowners' money and goodwill.
Medley Members
04/12/2026 05:20 AM
Hindsight is 20/20 - Medley's $170K Special Assessment
We were urged to approve a $170K Special Assessmen in Jan. 2025. Let's see how it was spent.
Medley Members
04/12/2026 05:20 AM
The 2025 "Collections Policy" adds $60 in 'admin fees'
Explore the 2025 Collections Policy and its apparent conflict with our Declaration 17.18.
Medley Members
03/20/2026 07:41 PM
Who exactly pays for the Lagoon Shore gatehouse?
Spoiler Alert: We Homeowners pay 90% and the for-Profit Lagoon pays only 10% -- but Medley has our own gates. Huh?
Medley Members
02/01/2026 06:50 PM
Southshore Bay HOA -  Transparency is sort of improving in 2026
One public board or membership meeting in 2 plus years is an improvement, kind of. Where are the Audited financials?
Medley Members
02/01/2026 06:50 PM
Clubhouse ownership - freedom or money pit?
Medley's HOA budget QUADRUPLED this year -- from just under $500k to over $2 Million -- were Captial Reserve funds borrowed to cover undisclosed Club Operating losses?
Medley Members
01/09/2026 10:59 AM
Know your rights with Limited & General proxy forms
Understand Limited vs General Proxies so you don't accidentally surrender your voting rights.
Medley Members
12/30/2025 10:59 AM
Florida DOGE and Property Tax reform
Opened your property tax bill yet?
Medley Members
12/06/2025 04:50 PM
The DIY audit continues despite roadblocks
We homeowners can only provide oversight when we have the same information that HOA governance has.
Medley Members
10/01/2025 09:59 AM
Protect your rights if using proxy forms.
​The big risk to widespread proxy voting is that a quorum could be determined prior to the meeting which prevents all homeowner questions and discussion. And a GENERAL Proxy is like surrendering your vote.
Medley Members
10/01/2025 09:59 AM
 $170K Special Assessment -  DIY Audit
​Let's Audit how the allocated funds were spent with homeowners DIY 'crowdsourced' research. It's easy together!
Medley Members
09/11/2025 03:18 AM
Beware: Proposed $11 Million loan lacks due diligence
Homeowners deserve solid information for this huge decision. Why the rush? Join the discussion inside.
Medley Members
08/22/2025 09:09 PM
Why so many overlapping board members? Who represents us ?
Are directors conflicted when they serve on for-profit boards whose goal is to maximize profits, and also serve on non-profit HOA and/or public CDD boards? A new lawsuit revealed more.
Medley Members
05/10/2025 06:57 PM
Which Club Plan Disclosure addendum did you receive? 
Did you receive the Medley Club Plan when with your P&S documents when purchasing your home? Why was it never posted on ICONs official HOA website?
Medley Members
03/16/2025 02:27 PM
Let's Assess the 2025 Special Assessment 
Let's review the 'one time' costs in the January 2025 $170,000 Special Assessment.
Medley Members
02/05/2025 05:58 AM
HOA "Sunshine" Survey -- Which report would you give for each row? Sunny or Cloudy?

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Medley Members
01/16/2025 08:21 AM
How is your personal data being harvested by our community apps?
These services are convenient, yes, but it's prudent to review the policies...  [Tap to view]

Now that Medley property management has moved from ICON to Castle Group property management, they are using TownSquare website and app (TownSq) for our HOA community communications. As me...

Medley Members
01/16/2025 08:21 AM