DID YOU KNOW? During the month of August the United States does not celebrate any holidays. However, our friends in the United Kingdom celebrate Summer Bank Holiday on August 23 and the Republic of Ireland celebrates their Holiday on August 5. Canada will celebrate their Civic Holiday on August 6. We wish our friends a happy holiday! RESIDENT/NEIGHBOR MEETING The developer held a meeting on July 18th at 5:30 pm for the residents of the Renaissance. Drawings depicting the proposed second tower and live-work structures were presented. A second meeting was held on July 22 at the Police Department Substation to show the community the proposed development plans that will be submitted to the City. The plans for the second tower and live-work structures along May Lane and Cocoanut Street were well received. The developer is continuing through the planning process with the City. We're very excited about this new venture and will keep you updated as more information is received. BUSINESS CENTER The facsimile and copy machines have been moved to the Business Center, which is the area currently occupied by the Property Manager. If you need to receive a fax, the fax number is 941-957-1256. Copying and faxing can be performed during the hours of 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday. The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday. PETS As a reminder · Lessees, or guests of owners or lessees, are not permitted to bring pets onto the premises under any circumstances. · Pets are not permitted in the swimming pool, spa and deck area. · Dogs and cats must be on a leash at all times while in the common areas. · Owners must pick up and dispose properly of all animal waste. RENAISSANCE SALES As of July 31, 2002, 194 of the units have been sold. This figure represents 79.5% of the total sold. MOVIE NIGHT The movie for this month is"A Beautiful Mind". This movie won 4 academy awards last year. It stars Russell Crowe as brilliant mathematician John Nash, on the brink of international acclaim when he becomes entangled in a mysterious conspiracy. Only his devoted wife (Jennifer Connelly) can help him in this powerful story of courage, passion and triumph. The movie will be showing in the media room on Thursday, August 8 at 7:30 p.m. Popcorn and sodas will be provided. RESIDENT WEB SITE The residents' web site is an independent information resource for owners, residents and anyone interested in the Renaissance of Sarasota. View the web site at http://RenCondo.homestead.com. SMOKING As you are aware, smoking is prohibited in the common areas of the building. For your convenience, ashtrays and trash receptacles have been placed in various areas outside the building such as the pool and front and back entrances. Instead of putting your cigarette out on the concrete pavers or tossing them in the bushes, we would appreciate your placing the cigarette in the receptacle provided. Thank you for your cooperation. KEYPAD SYSTEM In our July newsletter we advised that a keypad system for the 2nd and 3rd floor storage rooms, exercise room, aerobics room and men and women's locker rooms would be activated. The 4th floor storage room does not have a keypad but can be opened with your unit key. As a reminder, effective Monday, July 29, if the proper code is not entered, the door will not open. EXERCISE EQUIPMENT DEMO On Saturday, August 24 at 1:00 pm a demonstration will be held in the exercise room on how to properly use the exercise equipment. Ed Trayers will show interested residents how to stretch, take a pulse, read your heart rate and how to use the cardiovascular equipment. The free instructional class will be limited to 6 8 people to ensure a more individualized all around fitness information program. Please sign up with the concierge if you are definitely interested. MANAGER'S CORNER The Renaissance of Sarasota offers an apartment inspection service for absent owners who want to make sure that their vacant apartment is safe, and the plumbing and air conditioning systems remain in good working order. The cost is $7.00 for each inspection and an additional charge of $3.00 if plant watering is requested. Attached to this newsletter is a copy of the inspection program. If you would like to initiate an apartment inspection, please complete the attached form and mail it to the Property Manager. COMPUTER SYSTEM UPGRADES We recently networked the Homeowners's Association computers located in the Property Manager's office to the Concierge station. This will allow simultaneous use of the computer-based Renaissance Property Management system by the Concierge and the Property Manager. With this system, it is possible for the Concierge and the Property Manager to independently use the full range of features available in the database program developed by one of our resident owners. The Homeowner's Association also installed an Uninterruptible Power Supply on the computer system to protect the database from possible corruption during power outages as well as virus screening software. WORK IN PROGRESS Landscaping: Our landscaper recommends that due to the hurricane season, the stake supports on the palm trees will not be removed until December. The developer's landscaper has received the permit from the City to remove dead palm trees. Lobby Floor: Three contractors were contacted to provide a proposal for cleaning the marble floors on the 1st floor, penthouse floor and elevators. A vendor has been selected and the work is being scheduled. All holes will be filled and the floors will be diamond grinded, honed, polished and sealed. A/C Water Supply Lines: Three contractors were contacted to provide a proposal to clean, prime, and paint the a/c water supply lines on the roof. One firm was selected and will paint the water lines in September. Window Washing: Weather permitting, window washing will begin the week of September 23rd. Storm Shutters: We have obtained information on shutters and window film. A copy of the report has been forwarded to the developer for review. Bar Code Access Reader/Security Management is continuing to obtain information necessary to allow the developer to make an informed decision. The system currently in place is one of the latest on the market. We will, however, obtain proposals to place an overhang over the card reader at the front gate and have two gates instead of one large gate; one for ingress and another for egress. Pond: We have contracted with a Sarasota firm to control the noxious aquatic weeds and algae around the perimeter of the pond. A pond dye was applied which will slow the growth of vegetation and protect our carp from birds. We have already received numerous positive comments on the new look of the pond. Thanks for noticing! |
Renaissance News - August, 2002 |
