NewsApr05

We need to remind our residents that we do not allow vehicles wider than 81" in a Renaissance parking space. If you own a large SUV exceeding the overall 81" width, you must park in two adjacent spaces that you own or rent, but not in a single parking space.

The housekeeping staff works according to a rotating schedule, and each residential hallway carpet is vacuumed at least once every week.

If you have comments about housekeeping or wish to report a situation that requires immediate attention by the housekeeping staff, please call the Property Manager and report the problem.

Michael Saunders & Company is in the process of formulating a Newsletter for Alinari of Rosemary Park. If you are interested in obtaining a copy, you can contact Karen Wall at 955-2955 or E-mail Karen at karenwall@michaelsaunders.com

Ø Provide the purchaser a complete package of the condominium documents that you received when you purchased your apartment.

Ø Provide the Property Manager with a copy of the final sales contract, and a completed "Notice of Intent to Sell" form at least 30 days prior to closing.

Delaying or ignoring these important pre-sale conditions could jeopardize the orderly completion of the sale. The Board of Directors must approve every apartment sale, and can do so only after all required seller responsibilities have been accomplished. For additional details, see Property Transfer and Leasing, and Selling Your Apartment, contained in the Renaissance I Rules, Regulations and Resident Information document recently distributed to all owners and available on the resident Web Site at http://RenCondo.homestead.com

ast month we tested newspaper collection on several floors. The test was very successful and on April 1 we will place newspaper collection bins on all floors in the service elevator alcove. These bins are for newspapers only, not for any other trash.

We are pleased to welcome a new member to the Association staff. Kathryn ("Kat") Ewing has accepted the position as assistant to the Property Manager. Kat is replacing Mary Puncec, who has resigned in order to assist her husband in his new business.

We will miss Mary, and thank her for her enthusiastic, professional, and dedicated service to the Association over the past year. We sincerely wish her all the best.

With hurricane season approaching in a few months, seasonal residents must prepare properly before leaving the area. All items must be removed from the balcony. If the Association must remove any balcony items after a storm warning has been declared, a $100 service fee will be charged to your account.

Residents should make sure the slider doors are firmly closed and locked and also prepare water dams so that built-up water during storms does not froth and splash on the flooring; also, before you leave be sure to turn OFF the lever/valve to the washing machine (located where the two water supply hoses meet at the wall.)

We now have a new Association insurance policy. The new policy has a slightly lower cost, equivalent coverage, and a lower deductible of 2 percent.

The Association policy does not cover individual apartments or their contents. All condo residents should consider purchasing a condo property, windstorm, and liability insurance policy.

If you are an absent owner who keeps a bike in the storage room, you should make arrangements for someone to act on your behalf to attach a sticker to your bike before July 1, 2005.

The Board of Directors has approved the re-designation of one of the handicapped parking spaces located in the Visitor parking lot on the first floor of the parking garage exclusively for short term handicapped loading and unloading, with a 20-minute maximum.

Residents with valid handicapped parking credentials should use the spaces designed for handicapped parking located on the second and third levels of the secured parking garage. To make those spaces more accessible for handicapped loading and unloading, residents with valid handicapped parking permits are encouraged to use the spaces primarily for short-term parking, and as a courtesy to other handicapped residents they should never leave a vehicle in a handicapped space for extended periods, particularly when they are not in residence.

7:00 - 8:00pmMark Smith from the Sarasota Historical Society will speak here on "The Great Homes and the People Who Live in Them."

The Renaissance offers an apartment inspection service for owners who are away from the Renaissance for extended periods. The service offers peace of mind for a nominal fee of $7.00. An Association team member will visit the apartment to:

Engineering work has involved façade water testing and detailed visual inspection of windows and frames, inspection of interior wall cavities, and analysis of caulking, stucco, and paint. Additional analysis and physical testing continues under the direction of our attorney.

Preliminary façade failure documentation has been provided to the developer, the general contractor, and the architect of the Renaissance Building so they can perform their own independent inspection or destructive testing if they choose to do so. Also, items discovered by our engineering consultants during the 2003 turnover study that have not been resolved by the developer or his subcontractors are also being included in the formal notices to the responsible parties. This notification procedure is required before we can begin formal negotiations, mediation, or file lawsuits.



	Renaissance Times April 2005 LARGE SUV PARKING We need to remind our residents that we do not allow vehicles wider than 81" in a Renaissance parking space. If you own a large SUV exceeding the overall 81" width, you must park in two adjacent spaces that you own or rent, but not in a single parking space. HALLWAY VACUUMING The housekeeping staff works according to a rotating schedule, and each residential hallway carpet is vacuumed at least once every week. If you have comments about housekeeping or wish to report a situation that requires immediate attention by the housekeeping staff, please call the Property Manager and report the problem. ALINARI Michael Saunders & Company is in the process of formulating a Newsletter for Alinari of Rosemary Park. If you are interested in obtaining a copy, you can contact Karen Wall at 955-2955 or E-mail Karen at karenwall@michaelsaunders.com SELLING YOUR APARTMENT If you are planning to sell your apartment, please do the following: Ø Provide the purchaser a complete package of the condominium documents that you received when you purchased your apartment. Ø Provide the Property Manager with a copy of the final sales contract, and a completed "Notice of Intent to Sell" form at least 30 days prior to closing. Delaying or ignoring these important pre-sale conditions could jeopardize the orderly completion of the sale. The Board of Directors must approve every apartment sale, and can do so only after all required seller responsibilities have been accomplished. For additional details, see Property Transfer and Leasing, and Selling Your Apartment, contained in the Renaissance I Rules, Regulations and Resident Information document recently distributed to all owners and available on the resident Web Site at http://RenCondo.homestead.com NEWSPAPER RECYCLING ast month we tested newspaper collection on several floors. The test was very successful and on April 1 we will place newspaper collection bins on all floors in the service elevator alcove. These bins are for newspapers only, not for any other trash. Contact Numbers Manager's office 941.957.3957 (phone) Manager's fax 941.957.1256 (fax) Manager's email RenCondo@comcast.net Manager's Assistant 941.957.1125 Website http://RenCondo.homestead.com Website password ll2 (lower case L's plus a 2) Resident fax (in the Business Center) 941.954.9964 (fax) Reception Desk 941.957.1956 Building Security 941.957.1956 Emergency 911 HAIL & FAREWELL We are pleased to welcome a new member to the Association staff. Kathryn ("Kat") Ewing has accepted the position as assistant to the Property Manager. Kat is replacing Mary Puncec, who has resigned in order to assist her husband in his new business. We will miss Mary, and thank her for her enthusiastic, professional, and dedicated service to the Association over the past year. We sincerely wish her all the best. HURRICANE PREPARATIONS With hurricane season approaching in a few months, seasonal residents must prepare properly before leaving the area. All items must be removed from the balcony. If the Association must remove any balcony items after a storm warning has been declared, a $100 service fee will be charged to your account. Residents should make sure the slider doors are firmly closed and locked and also prepare water dams so that built-up water during storms does not froth and splash on the flooring; also, before you leave be sure to turn OFF the lever/valve to the washing machine (located where the two water supply hoses meet at the wall.) ASSOCIATION INSURANCE GOOD NEWS! We now have a new Association insurance policy. The new policy has a slightly lower cost, equivalent coverage, and a lower deductible of 2 percent. PLEASE REMEMBER The Association policy does not cover individual apartments or their contents. All condo residents should consider purchasing a condo property, windstorm, and liability insurance policy. BICYCLE STICKER REMINDER Time is running out! If you do not have a registration sticker, be sure to obtain one from the office and place it on your bicycle. If you are an absent owner who keeps a bike in the storage room, you should make arrangements for someone to act on your behalf to attach a sticker to your bike before July 1, 2005. HANDICAPPED PARKING The Board of Directors has approved the re-designation of one of the handicapped parking spaces located in the Visitor parking lot on the first floor of the parking garage exclusively for short term handicapped loading and unloading, with a 20-minute maximum. Residents with valid handicapped parking credentials should use the spaces designed for handicapped parking located on the second and third levels of the secured parking garage. To make those spaces more accessible for handicapped loading and unloading, residents with valid handicapped parking permits are encouraged to use the spaces primarily for short-term parking, and as a courtesy to other handicapped residents they should never leave a vehicle in a handicapped space for extended periods, particularly when they are not in residence. 2005 SOCIAL CALENDAR April 11 9:30amTour of Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc. Dutch Treat Lunch to follow at Barnacle Bill's Seafood Restaurant. May 7 2nd Annual Kentucky Derby Party. June 18 Renaissance Restaurant RoversDutch Treat Dinner at "El Greco Café" on Main St. July 20 7:00 - 8:00pmMark Smith from the Sarasota Historical Society will speak here on "The Great Homes and the People Who Live in Them." August (TBA) Trip to the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa. September 18 Cruise the Sarasota Bay on "The Le Barge" with one of our own residents, Tom McDonald as Captain October 29 Luau at the Renaissance. Start Practicing the Hula now! November 10 Annual Owners' Meeting. December 3 Annual Holiday Decorating Party. January 1 2006 New Years Day Brunch. APARTMENT INSPECTION The Renaissance offers an apartment inspection service for owners who are away from the Renaissance for extended periods. The service offers peace of mind for a nominal fee of $7.00. An Association team member will visit the apartment to: § Flush toilets. § Check for plumbing leaks. § Run water in sinks and tub(s) to check for leaks. § Inspect the thermostat for proper air-conditioner operation. § Set thermostat to 79 to 80 degrees. Please check with the Property Manager to initiate an inspection schedule for your apartment. STORM REPAIR STATUS Engineering work has involved façade water testing and detailed visual inspection of windows and frames, inspection of interior wall cavities, and analysis of caulking, stucco, and paint. Additional analysis and physical testing continues under the direction of our attorney. Preliminary façade failure documentation has been provided to the developer, the general contractor, and the architect of the Renaissance Building so they can perform their own independent inspection or destructive testing if they choose to do so. Also, items discovered by our engineering consultants during the 2003 turnover study that have not been resolved by the developer or his subcontractors are also being included in the formal notices to the responsible parties. This notification procedure is required before we can begin formal negotiations, mediation, or file lawsuits.