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| The Regency Tower Viewed from Galt Ocean Drive |
June 10, 2008 - On April 7th, a meeting of the Galt Mile Presidents Council was convened to inform Association officials about the planned placement of “Calypso”, a two-part “Deepwater Port” for the offloading of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) 7 and 10 miles from the densely populated Galt Mile beach. Since then, the prospect of experiencing a deadly all-consuming conflagration in order to provide a French Energy Corporation with more profitable product distribution has enraged Galt Mile residents, our neighboring communities and our public officials. Click here to find out why.
P.S. - You've probably heard about an award-winning video that has been used to explain what's at stake. To better familiarize everyone with the relevant issues, an in-house viewing of this 30-minute video will be announced shortly.
March 28, 2008 - The Regency Tower Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Unit 1701, an undervalued apartment acquired by exercising the Association’s “Right of First Refusal”, has been sold for $639,000. Immediately following the March 27th closing, the short term bridge financing that fueled the transaction was fully discharged and the residual profit deposited into the Association’s Money Market Account. Click here to learn how we made out and about the motives that drove the transaction.
March 16, 2008 - The People have spoken. At the Annual Owners Meeting on March 13th, the residents of Regency Tower made known their will. Three of the four able candidates were elected to the Board of Directors for two year terms. At the Regular Board Meeting that followed the Annual meeting, Officers were installed for the upcoming year. Who are they? Click here to see who won Board seats. Click here to see the officers. Click Here to read Dott Nicholson-Brown's President's Report. Click Here for new reminders posted to make life easier.
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On Sunday, July 6th from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM, the monthly SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch will host Ruby Baker at the Esplanade, Mantra at the Broward Center Peck Courtyard, Jazzberry Patch at the Connie Hoffman Gazebo and Nucklebusters Quintet at the Las Olas Riverfront. Please bring picnic baskets, blankets, chairs, snacks and drinks. Cats, dogs, children and people of all age groups blend into one large Jazz Appreciation Fest. Yes, there is a dog rest area and it’s FREE! - ALL FREE!
Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department proudly presents the Bank of America Starlight Musicals, celebrating 30 years under the stars. These FREE outdoor concerts will be held in Holiday Park on Friday nights from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, June 13 through August 8, 2008. The series will feature an exciting line up of bands ranging from pop to country, rhythm and blues to tropical rock. In the month of July, enjoy: July 11 - Jimmy Stowe & the Stowaways, July 18 - Joey Gilmore Band, July 25 - The Fabulons. As an added bonus, each week they select a theme and hold a contest for the best decorated seating area. 
The City of Fort Lauderdale invites residents and visitors to celebrate America’s Independence Day by attending a free celebration on Fort Lauderdale beach from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2008. The festivities will kick off at 1:00 p.m., at Southeast 5th Street and A1A, where a DJ will host contests and games for children of all ages, including a water balloon toss and hoola-hoop contest. The celebration will continue with a twilight concert featuring Storm Riders at 4:30 p.m. and The Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m., followed by the big show. For more information, CLICK HERE to read about the Annual July 4th Spectacular.
The The 55th Annual David Deal Playday Events are four annual Special Events organized by the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department. On Wednesday, July 30, 2008, the Playday Kids Day is an Olympic style assortment of novelty competitions, table games and wacky water sports in Joseph C. Carter Park (1450 W. Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311). On the same day in the park is the David Deal Playday 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. On August 2nd, enjoy a concert and Health Fair at David Deal Playday “Joy In The Park”. On Saturday, August 9, 2008, David Deal Playday Championship Swim Meet invades the Aquatic Center. For more information, CLICK HERE for info about the David Deal Playday Events.
For those interested in the Cosmos... the duration of the southern Delta Aquarid meteor shower covers the period of July 14th to August 18th. Maximum currently occurs on July 29/30 (?=125°). The maximum hourly rate typically reaches 15-20. The duration of the northern Delta Aquarid meteor shower covers the period of July 16th to September 10th. Maximum currently occurs on August 13/14 (?=139°). The maximum hourly rate typically reaches 10. For more information, CLICK HERE.
Fort Lauderdale will be hosting another segment of the Dig the Beach Volleyball Series during the weekend of Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2008. Fort Lauderdale will be hosting these US Open matches this weekend. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to see the best! One of the most beautiful public beaches in the State, the South Beach Park offers the ideal setting for this exciting event. To get additional information about the Fort Lauderdale tournament for the beach volleyball series, aka the Southern Open, Click Here
Everyone’s Invited to Join in the Town’s Fun-Filled Lauderdale-by-the-Sea July 4th Beach Blast! An entire day of good old-fashioned family fun begins with the parade at 10 AM. On the beach in the beautiful new El Prado Park, the Beach Blast runs from 11 AM through 3 PM. Tank up on Party Food while enjoying the sounds of Twocan Blue. A Fantastic Free Amusement Park will delight the kids as a Professional Classic Car Show entertains their parents. At 8:30 PM, the fireworks show will blast off at Anglin’s Pier on Commercial Boulevard! . For more information, Click Here to read about the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea July 4th Beach Blast.
The Publix Family Fitness Weekend is scheduled for Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2008. Be prepared to sprint! The Fort Lauderdale race is one of the fastest of the season and makes a great race for both beginner and seasoned athletes. Featuring a swim in the crystal blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, a bike along famous Florida state road A1A, and a race to the finish set within the tranquility of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (3109 East Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale), this action-packed course is sure to once again be a fan favorite. Click Here for Details! 
The Mid Summer First Harvest Sun Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 7 PM in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Lauderdale at 3970 NW 21st Avenue (between Commercial Boulevard and Oakland Park Boulevard) in Fort Lauderdale. There will be drumming, dancing, chanting, and feasting. Feel free to come dressed in Garb or Costume. Bring your drums and percussion instruments, as well as food and drink to share for the feast before the celebration! For additional information, Click Here. 
The St. Lawrence Gallery will be hosting the many evenings of art and socializing at 3556 N. Ocean Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Wine and Cheese will be served and raffles will be held as you mingle. Thursday June 19, 2008, kicks off the Bonnet House “Best Of The Artists” Summer Series. Benefiting Kids In Distress, Robert Dorman will be opening an exhibit on Friday June 27, 2008 from 6 to 9 PM. Another Bonnet House “Best Of The Artists” Summer Series is scheduled for Thursday July 17th from 6 PM to 9 PM. On Thursday, August 21st from 6 to 9 PM, the 2nd event of the Bonnet House “Best Of The Artists” Summer Series will take place. Click Here for info. 
Enjoy Jazz On The Square every Friday Night. Show up from 7 PM - 10 PM for an outdoor festival of music and merriment sponsored by The Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Chamber of Commerce and THE VILLAGE GRILLE & VILLAGE PUMP! Located at Commercial Boulevard and the Beach, this months events are scheduled for July 4, 11, 18 and 25. - District 1 City Commissioner Christine Teel will hold a “Pre-Agenda” meeting at the Beach Community Center on Monday, June 30th to elicit input from constituents - US! We’re all invited. Click Here for info.
Click Here to read about the SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch, Click Here to learn about the Bank of America Starlight Musicals, Click Here to read about The 55th Annual David Deal Playday Events, Click Here to read about the Publix Family Fitness Weekend, Click Here to read about the "Dig the Beach" Volleyball Series, Click Here to read about the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea July 4th Beach Blast, Click Here to learn about the Annual America’s Independence Day Spectacular, Click Here to read about the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Jazz On The Square, Click Here to read about the Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower, Click Here to learn about the Mid Summer First Harvest Sun Celebration, Click Here for info about the Spring Art Shows at St. Lawrence Gallery and Click Here to learn about Commissioner Teel’s pre-agenda meetings!
March 5, 2008 - Residents with analog cable boxes or cable-ready televisions heard an annoying ZZZZZZZ instead of the audio while trying to watch HBO on channel 99. Some building "experts" quickly offered a litany of curious reasons for the static, such as "Comcast is trying to force us to buy a digital box" or "a satellite crashed." Alas, it was simply a minor glitch which was cleared up in 5 minutes. HBO is fully operational again. Click here to get the whole story.
February 24, 2008 - Broward County Property Appraiser Galt Mile liaison Bob Wolfe sends a reminder to recently relocated Regency Tower residents. The deadline for Homestead applications is March 3rd. Property Appraiser Lori Parrish has extended office hours to accommodate last minute applications. Although there exists a post-deadline application process, its both arduous and expensive. Click Here to learn how you can save big $$$ by getting your exemption - NOW!
January 29, 2008 - We are pleased to be a part of a campaign to reduce hunger in Broward County. The Regency Tower is a sponsoring member of the Galt Ocean Mile Food Drive!!! From February 1st to February 29th, please bring in your bag full of non-perishable contributions to help the Cooperative Feeding Program (CFP) serve over a million meals to hungry people. Click Here to learn how you can painlessly contribute to this laudable effort!
January 22, 2008 - Regency Tower has earned a reputation for being a well-run, meticulously maintained, cost-effective association with exemplary security! However, that's NOT what elicits the envy of our neighbors. ITS THE BINGO! That's right. REGENCY TOWER BINGO! Bingo Games will resume on Monday, January 28th at 7:00 PM in the Rendezvous Room. Click Here to read about the coolest, slickest, most stimulating BINGO games of the BLOCK! BAR NONE. BINGO IS BACK!
By the way - take a minute and Click Here to familiarize yourself with our updated EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
December 23, 2007 - In mid-December, Regency Tower residents planning to watch a movie turned on the set, tuned to channel 96 or 99 and wondered what they did wrong as they stared at the gritty black screen. After contacting Comcast, residents were given a variety of reasons for the glitch, none of which were correct. Bulk service accounts were zapped all over town. Click here to find out what really happened.
December 10, 2007 - The Holiday Season is upon us and, as is our custom, we are asking everyone to contribute to the Regency Tower Employees’ Holiday Fund for 2007. This fund shows our appreciation to all members of our staff for everything they have done during the past year to make living at the Regency Tower comfortable and pleasant. Click here to review some excellent reasons to get up the scratch and kick in.
November 14, 2007 - Its time to cogitate condo budget enigmas. That's right, November is when the Finance Committee shares their work product with us mere mortals. The November 8th Board Meeting was devoted to the annual Budget Presentation. Click here to review the information summarized in the meeting minutes. Last month's Committee Reports and Dott's Presidents Report will remain posted until after the Budget is passed in December. October Board Meeting info has been relegated to the Archives.
October 31, 2007 - The Meeting Minutes for the October 18th Board Meeting are available for your perusal! Also posted are the Committee Reports, the monthly "snapshot" of Regency Tower’s current condition. Read the New Business discussed at the Board meeting concerning the barbeque fee and our Condo records. Click Here to review Dott Nicholson-Brown’s Presidents Report including the September Round Table content. More helpful tips and clarification of Association regulations are posted in the Notices & Reminder Page. March Board Meeting info has been tucked away into the Archives. Dig in!
September 9, 2007 - Despite a well-practiced hurricane preparation plan that protected Regency Tower from many of the disastrous effects suffered by most of our Galt Mile neighbors, debris impacts during Hurricane Wilma decapitated several of our deck lamps and damaged others. After reviewing fluctuations in industry demand and investigating repair options, the Board authorized the repairs. Consistant with the strict savings policy implemented at the budget meeting, marching orders included “stretch the dollars”. Click Here to learn what happened.
August 24, 2007 - Regency Tower has its own CAR WASH! Not the leaky hose dripping into the planter by the pedestrian entrance to the garage - a real car wash! Maintenance Staffer Ernest Alvery organized a crew to reclaim your vehicle from the dirty, filthy, sooty, sandy streets of Fort Lauderdale and make it glow in the dark! Every Saturday, “Honest Ernest’s Car Wash” will be available to Regency Tower residents from 9 AM to 4 PM. Click Here to get the skinny on a great deal!
August 20, 2007 - The "dog days" of August are upon us. Its time to clean the pavered decks! The north parking deck was cleaned on Thursday, August 23 and the south parking deck was cleaned on Friday, August 24. Since our maintenance staff underwent special training last year, we saved $$$ thousands $$$ by performing the project "in house". Thank you for your cooperation.
July 21, 2007 - Regency Tower nurtures a tradition of recognizing the dedication demonstrated by employees. Commemorating having successfully completed their first full year of service, the Board of Directors awarded Gold Service Pins and congratulatory letters to four members of the Regency Tower family on Friday, July 6th. The ceremony was attended by their fellow employees and members of the Board. Click Here to read about the event!
July 1, 2007 - Hurricane Season began on June 1 and anyone who isn’t in residence should have an empty balcony!. If one of your absent neighbors forgot to empty their balcony, inform the office. Did you notice that the garage door broke? Click Here to learn what happened!
June 5, 2007 - Florida unit owners are trapped in a whirlwind of unexpected expenses resulting from surprise hurricane damage, windstorm insurance premium hikes, storm mitigation construction, skyrocketing property taxes and keeping our home structurally sound in an abusive construction environment. To soften these fiscal burdens, Regency Tower is going the extra mile to find new money, stretch existing funds and exploit opportunities to help navigate these tough times. Click Here to learn how it paid off!
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THE REGENCY TOWER
offers the same amenities and services you expect to find at quality resort hotels, with the advantages of space, privacy, and value that only a condominium or private home can provide. Our two hundred and three “ranch homes in the sky” are home to a fascinating collection of international residents. |
| The New Regency Tower! |
The key feature that renders The Regency Tower unique is its residents. An exciting blend of young and old, they hail from all points of the globe. Our active Social Committee is constantly organizing an extensive roster of activities. Planned outings to the Theater, the racetrack, a variety of interesting restaurants, Art Galleries, and “Dinner Theater” are available to everyone. For “homebodies” there are barbecues, talent shows, “hobby nights”, weekly bingo, “theme” parties, and exercising with our "State of the Art" equipment. All residents benefit from the attentions of a group of sensitive caring individuals who comprise the “WE CARE” Committee.
The Regency Tower, along with the rest of the Galt Ocean Mile, is undergoing a rebirth. We’ve built a new roof, refurbished all of our balconies, renovated the hallway and elevator lobby on every floor, freshly painted and waterproofed the building, modernized and redecorated our elevators, redecorated the lobby, added a separate pedestrian entrance adjacent to a new garage door, installed a new main entry, built a new Exercise Room with quality equipment and secured the premises with new fences. Pool, Ping-Pong and Poker tables dominate the new Game Room featuring a Bar and a DVD-ready Big-Screen Television. Resurfaced with high quality pavers, the newly waterproofed parking deck is illuminated by modern new high intensity lamps. All building planters were rebuilt and imbued with an automatically timed irrigation and electrical network. New heat pumps efficiently warm our recently recoated pool while an invisible new wind barrier shelters poolside sunbathers. A system of French Drains in our lower driveway feed a recently excavated well to guarantee a dry garage in all weather conditions. New code-compliant fire safety and keyless security systems bring personal safety and security into the 21st century. New landscaping bathes the “reinvented” Regency Tower in lush greenery and striking tropical color!
Regency Tower is also one of the two most “hurricane-resistant” residential hi-rise structures in the Galt Ocean Mile neighborhood. As found in all new coastal construction, every glazed opening in the entire building is fitted with impact rated glass – windows and doors. Since first retrofitted, not one impact rated window or door has been penetrated by hurricane winds or debris. Also, windstorm damage to any window (individual unit or common area) is covered by a dedicated zero-deductible insurance policy. Installed in 2003, the “Millennium Roof” is rated to withstand Category 5 weather events and has never been infiltrated. Since every unit and common area is fully mitigated, Regency Tower homeowners enjoy the financial advantages of continued eligibility for commercial windstorm insurance.
As a result of these efforts, our residents have seen a substantial increase in the value of their homes. We anticipate that this trend will continue. Conversely, the highly efficient structural, plumbing, electrical and administrative upgrades have served to offset normal upward pressure on maintenance costs. Whether you prefer glorious private beach bound seclusion or an interesting balance of well-befriended activities, The Regency Tower is a wonderful place to live!
3850 Galt Ocean Drive
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
Phone: (954) 566-8606 Fax: (954) 566-0048
Web Site: www.regencytower.net
E-mail Address: RegencyTower1@netzero.net
