Blog tagged as Financial

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 good will.
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 gates?
Have you ever wondered about the main Lagoon Shore gatehouse?  We did too.
Medley and DRHorton homeowers in the Hidden Creek CDD and Southshore Bay CDD are billed on our property taxes to install, repair and staff gates on Lagoon Shore Blvd, yet the Lagoon itself pays nearly nothing
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Medley Members
02/01/2026 06:50 PM
Southshore Bay HOA -  Transparency appears to be improving in 2026
Southshore Bay HOA - Transparency appears to be improving in 2026. Audited Financial Statements due soon.
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