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1/17/2012 - Lost Puppy Found and Thanks Neighbors

Sunday morning our new ten month old Beagle puppy Gabby got off her leash while Maggie was waking her. ... more

1/14/2012 - Annual Meetings and Elections March 14, 2012

The annual meetings for the master, townhome, and condos will be held in the recreation room at the times shown below. ... more

Calendar Events
(Next 90 Days)

2/14/2012 - Annual Meetings and Elections

The annual meetings for the master, townhome, and condos will be held in the recreation room at the times shown below. ... more

3/11/2012 - Daylight Saving Time Begins

Set Clocks Ahead One Hour - On the second Sunday in March, clocks are set ahead one hour at 2:00 a. ... more

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1/2/2012 - Homeowner’s Association Foreclosure by Mark Stopa

Did you know your home/condo can be sold at a foreclosure sale even if you’re current on your mortgage payments? Or even if you own your home/condo free and clear? I’m not talking about nefarious acts by a bank (this time). ... more

12/31/2011 - Green Cay Village Occupancy Stats

The townhomes and condos are essentially fully occupied with either homeowners or renters. ... more

12/24/2011 - HARP 2.0 Mortgage Refinance Plan - Update 4

While it may seem like nothing is happening with the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), the first quarter of 2012 should provide an opportunity for many homeowners who are current with their mortgage payments to refinance their mortgages. ... more

12/19/2011 - Condo Maintenance Painting

The white stucco bands around the north side windows and all of the entrance ledges are scheduled to be painted the first week in January 2012. ... more

12/15/2011 - Condos and Townhomes Pressure Washing - Update

The townhome association has contracted for cleaning the townhome patios so there will be no need for the individual owners to separately schedule or pay or this service. ... more

12/15/2011 - Budget Meeting Results

Budget meetings for the three associations were held on 12/14/2011 and here are the results. ... more

12/15/2011 - Saving for Reserves

At the budget meetings held on on 12/14/2011, a majority of townhome and condo voters separately voted to not include any funding for reserves in the 2012 townhome or condo budgets. ... more

12/9/2011 - Trucks Parking on Flavor Pict Road Right-of-Way

A number of residents have complained about trucks parking on the Flavor Pict Road right-of-way over night and for days on end. ... more

12/1/2011 - Condo Rules and Regulations - Hanging Out - Approved

A condo board meeting was held on November 30 at 7:00 pm in the Rec Room to consider a change to the condo Rules and Regulations. ... more

11/30/2011 - Budget Meeting Set for 12/14/2011

The 2012 budget meetings will be held in the recreation room on Wednesday December 14, 2011 at the following times. ... more

11/19/2011 - Alligators May Be Present

New "Alligators May Be Present" signs have been added to the sign posts at each end of the lake. ... more

11/12/2011 - New Pool Heaters Installed

Three new energy efficient heat-pump pool heaters have been installed and are working like a charm. ... more

11/4/2011 - Emergency Alert System Nationwide Test

The first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will take place on November 9, 2011 at 2 pm and your Comcast service may be effected. ... more

11/1/2011 - DirectTV News Release Regarding FOX - Update 1

DirectTV has reached an agreement with News Corp/FOX to continue carrying all FOX owned channels. ... more

10/28/2011 - American Orchid Society to Close

The American Orchid Society's gardens and greenhouse will close to the public, and a school for autistic children will replace the popular botanical attraction on Jog Road in West Delray Beach. ... more

10/28/2011 - Additional Condo Trees and Shrubs Planted

The planting of additional trees and shrubs behind condo buildings 5 and 7 has been completed along with sodding the unused paths. ... more

10/22/2011 - Occupancy Limits

I was concerned about the lack of occupancy limits in our docs and the exposure this creates, for example a homeowner renting their unit for use by 10 or 20 people. ... more

10/21/2011 - 39% Fewer Homes on Market in County

With sales of existing homes elevated all year — they were up 34%last month compared with September 2010 — inventory is drying up. ... more

10/14/2011 - We the People Petition on Home Refinancing

I posted a "We the People" petition on the White House site. ... more

10/11/2011 - Fall Condo Patio Inspection

The Property Manager will be inspecting the condo patios next week for compliance with our rules and regulations, so now is the time to get your patio squared away for the Fall. ... more

10/9/2011 - Holiday Food and Toy Drive

The Green Cay Village Recreation Committee, with the help of Palm Park Apartments, is conducting a food and toy drive for the holidays for less fortunate families in our community. ... more

9/30/2011 - Green Cay Village Now On Facebook

Thanks to the efforts of  Gillone Piguet there is now a community site for Green Cay Village on Facebook. ... more

9/29/2011 - Costume Party for All Residents

There will be a costume party for all Green Cay Village residents in the Recreation Room on Friday October 21st at 6:00 pm. ... more

9/26/2011 - A Special Thanks to Property Management

Last week was a tough week for the Property Manager's Office as there were several resident complaints that they had to deal with including a noisy neighbor making banging sounds on the wall, a barking dog, and someone not picking up after their dog. ... more

9/18/2011 - Meetings on Pool Heater and Kids

A Master Association board meeting is scheduled for Monday 9/19 at 4:00 pm in the clubhouse recreation room to review the plans for installing heat pumps to heat the pool. ... more

9/15/2011 - One Percent Tax Hike Spares Nature Centers

The nature centers will stay open after all, so will two public pools that were targeted for closing. ... more

9/7/2011 - Free Tutoring for Green Cay Village Children

Amar Educational Services will be offering free tutoring for children who are eligible for free or reduced priced lunches and attend an eligible title I school. ... more

8/30/2011 - New Stop Signs In Condo Parking Lot

Two Stop Signs have been installed in the condo parking lot to reduce the chance of accidents with cars entering and leaving the parking lot. ... more

8/21/2011 - Preparation for Hurricane Irene

The current forecast has Irene reaching our area Thursday night as a category one hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. ... more

8/7/2011 - Comcast $10 Internet Access for Low-Income Families

As a condition of Comcast's acquisition of NBC, Comcast is now offering internet access to low-income families for $9. ... more

8/6/2011 - Video Surveillance Cameras Catch Gate Crashers

Cameras at the access gates for both the apartments and the condos record cars entering and leaving the parking lots. ... more

8/4/2011 - Hurricane Facts - Wind and Rain

The right side of a hurricane usually has the fastest winds, while the left side often has the heaviest rain. ... more

7/27/2011 - Financial Education Seminar Tonight

The TD Bank will be hosting a financial education seminar at the clubhouse this evening at 6:00 pm. ... more

7/22/2011 - Speak Up Anonymously

The capability to send anonymous emails to the Editor, Property Manager, and the Leasing Office Manager can be found in the Speak Up! section of the web site. ... more

7/21/2011 - Clubhouse WIFI Available - New Login Info

Open Access WIFI is available in the Clubhouse 24/7 and the range extends at least to the pool and the fountain in front of the Clubhouse. ... more

7/18/2011 - Additional Condo Trees and Shrubs Plans - Approved

A condo board meeting was held on July 18th at 4:00 pm in the Recreation Room to consider two prposals to add additional trees and shrubs to the condo property. ... more

7/17/2011 - Saving Money on Grocery Bills

Shopping the buy-one get-one specials at our local Publix is a great way to save on your grocery bill. ... more

7/15/2011 - Compactor Use on Thursdays

Both the apartments and the condo compactors are removed by Waste Management Services every Thursday to empty them. ... more

7/8/2011 - Condo and Apartments Gates Repaired

After over a week of being in the open position, the entrance gates are back in operation. ... more

7/5/2011 - Sales Office New Location

The sales and leasing office for the townhomes and condos, previously located at the corner of Jog Road and Flavor Pict Road, has moved to one of the unsold townhomes across the street from the Clubhouse parking lot. ... more

7/4/2011 - 4th of July at Green Cay Village

I was pleased to see so many cars in the condo parking lot on the afternoon of July 4th. ... more

7/2/2011 - Recreation Room Use and Improvements

Effectively immediately a $50 non refundable fee, to cover the cost for supplies used and commercial carpet cleaning, will be required for all new reservations for the Recreation Room. ... more

7/2/2011 - CSI for Dogs

Canine DNA is now being used to identify the culprits who fail to clean up after their pets. ... more

7/1/2011 - Lake Level Back to Normal

With the arrival of the rainy season, the lake is finally back to a normal level. ... more

6/30/2011 - Fireworks Safety and the Law

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is urging Palm Beach County residents to think about safety as they make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July. ... more

6/30/2011 - Free Summer Food Program for Kids

Through the Summer BreakSpot, free, healthy breakfasts, lunches and snacks are available to anyone 18 and under all summer long. ... more

6/28/2011 - Nearby Nuclear Plants

There have been a lot of articles in the press lately about the risk associated with living near nuclear plants. ... more

6/28/2011 - Front Door Sticking Problem

If units are not entered for an extended time in terms of months, the weather stripping on the front doors may stick to the door jam making it difficult or impossible to open the door. ... more

6/28/2011 - Smoking Urns at Condo Entrances

Smoking urns are located at the condo entrances to make it easier for smokers to smoke responsibly. ... more

6/24/2011 - Hurricane Season Mailings

The following hurricane information letters have been mailed to townhome and condo homeowners. ... more

6/23/2011 - New Condo and HOA Laws

Florida Governor Rick Scott has signed the community association reform bill, which means the provisions become law as of July 1, 2011. ... more

6/22/2011 - Hurricane Season Information Resources - Updated

The following hurricane season information resources are listed on the top of the right sidebar on the home page of this web site. ... more

6/10/2011 - Condo Pizza Party Thursday, June 16 - 6:30-8:00 pm

Access Media 3, previously Peoples Choice, will be in the Clubhouse hosting a pizza party for condo residents. ... more

6/8/2011 - Interview with Serge van Duuren

Gillone Piguet, the townhome voting representative on the Master Association board recently interviewed Serge van Duuren, the President of Willow Trading, LLC, the new owner of the unsold townhome and condo units. ... more

6/6/2011 - Investor Buys Unsold Townhomes and Condos

The Developer has sold all of their unsold townhomes and condos to the van Duuren family, owners of De Wilgen Vastgoed, a European builder of residential and commercial real estate projects, based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. ... more

5/31/2011 - Pet Waste Station Schedule Improvement

The townhome and condo pet waste stations are currently emptied once a week on Mondays. ... more

5/27/2011 - Boy Drags Alligator Home from Canal

Rockledge, Florida  — Florida wildlife officials say a 10-year-old boy dragged a nearly 6-foot alligator home from a nearby canal. ... more

5/25/2011 - Maintenance Help With Hurricane Shutters

Residents are responsible for putting up and taking down their hurricane shutters. ... more

5/25/2011 - Hurricane Shutters

The 2011 Hurricane Season is about to begin! And here is your reminder on your responsibility regarding hurricane shutters. ... more

5/21/2011 - Car Bump and Rob Alert

There's a new crime in town - it's called the "bump and rob". ... more

5/20/2011 - Condo Painting Complete

VIP Painting has completed the painting of the fascia and the hallway floors on all seven (7) Condominium Buildings. ... more

5/20/2011 - April Existing Homes Sales Up In Palm Beach

Florida outshone the nation last month in existing home and condo sales and Palm Beach County lead the way. ... more

5/19/2011 - Lake Level Hits Record Low

Viewed from a distance, our lake looks fine, but viewed up close it looks low and it is low. ... more

5/18/2011 - Shellee Speaks

The following is a message for all residents from Shellee Solomons, our Property Manager. ... more

5/16/2011 - Small Alligator in Lake - Update #2

Freddie has been relocated to a place where he will be able to grow up to be big and strong like his Mommy and Daddy. ... more

5/14/2011 - Letter to Editor – Rental Lease Requirements

I am planning on renting my unit and I'd like to know about any association requirements that I have to take into account. ... more

5/9/2011 - Condominium Sprinkler Inspections Scheduled

The Condominium units are equipped with sprinklers and these sprinklers are required by law to be visually inspected by a licensed fire sprinkler contractor every two years. ... more

5/3/2011 - Traffic Circle Etiquette

Some people don't seem to know the rules of the road when it comes to our traffic circle, so here they are. ... more

5/3/2011 - Townhome and Condo MLS Listings - A Ray of Hope

It's too early to get carried away, but the number of townhomes and condos for sale here has been steadily dropping. ... more

5/2/2011 - Proposal to Sod Certain Condo Paths - Approved

A condo board meeting was held on May 2nd at 4:30 pm in the Rec Room to consider a proposal to sod certain condo paths. ... more

4/29/2011 - Speed Bumps Installed On Old Farm Trail

Three speed bumps were installed on Old Farm Trail today. ... more

4/26/2011 - Comcast Changes On-Screen Program Guide

Surprise! When you turn your TV on it may not work until you reboot your DVR to load the new on-screen program guide. ... more

4/22/2011 - Condo Election Results

Elections for two condo board positions and the condo representative to the master association were held on Thursday April 21, 2011. ... more

4/17/2011 - How Mortgage Delinquencies Affect FICO Scores

How much impact does a short sale have on FICO® Scores? How about a foreclosure? Here are the results of new FICO research that sheds light on this subject. ... more

4/7/2011 - FPL Installing Smart Meters

In the coming weeks, FPL will be in our neighborhood to replace our electric meters with a smart meters. ... more

4/4/2011 - Best Web Site Award Winner

The Green Cay Village News Web Site has been selected as the Best Web Site in the Large Communities Web Site & Communication category of the 2011 Florida Communities of Excellence Awards. ... more

3/30/2011 - Letter to Editor - Smoking in Condo Hallways

People who live in my building smoke in the hallways and the smoke is getting into my unit. ... more

3/28/2011 - Letter to Editor - Renting

I am concerned about renting my unit to strangers. ... more

3/26/2011 - Comcast On Demand Service Problems - Update #1

Santo Latona, a Green Cay Village homeowner, is gathering information related to problems residents may be having with their Comcast On Demand service. ... more

3/26/2011 - Condo Painting - Update #1

VIP Painting has begun pressure cleaning and painting of the hallway floors and fascia on all seven (7) Condominium Buildings. ... more

3/25/2011 - Condo Elections

Elections for two condo board positions and the condo voting representative to the master association will be held on Thursday April 21, 2011 in the Recreation Room at 6:00 pm. ... more

3/21/2011 - Clubhouse Library

A book shelf was purchased and placed in the Clubhouse under the television set so we can have books available for residents. ... more

3/17/2011 - Letter to Editor - Foreclosure Sales

I am concerned about the court being able to sell foreclosed townhomes and condos. ... more

3/12/2011 - A Heads Up to Delinquent Homeowners

Florida law allows homeowner associations to file for foreclosure against an owner and take possession of their properties when they are delinquent in paying their monthly maintenance fees. ... more

3/1/2011 - No Parking On Old Farm Trail

NO PARKING signs have been installed on Old Farm Trail. ... more

2/21/2011 - Express AC Service

Express Air Conditioning is offering preventative maintenance contracts to homeowners for 2x a year service at $120 or 1x a year at $65. ... more

2/21/2011 - Condo Elections

Elections for two condo board positions and the condo voting representative to the Master Association will be held on Thursday April 21, 2011 in the Recreation Room at 6:00 pm. ... more

2/20/2011 - Search Added to Web Site

Search over 500 pages and documents on this web site. ... more

2/17/2011 - Sample Condo Floor Paint Colors

A few steps and an area in the first floor hallway of building 6760 have been painted with two sample colors to see what they look like in real life. ... more

2/10/2011 - Best Web Site 2011 Finalist

The Green Cay Village News web site has been selected as a finalist in the web site category of the 2011 Florida Communities of Excellence Awards. ... more