April 2018 Newsletter

The President's Message
C O N N E C T I O N
South Florida's Community Association
Publication serving Broward, Miami-Dade,
and Palm Beach Counties.
Board of Directors
1st Vice- President - Mary Molina-Macfie
2nd Vice -President - Toby Feuer
Treasurer - Carol Eskew
Secretary - Catherine Evanoff
Director - Jill Aronofsky
Director - Theresa Sortino
Director - John Perrini
Director - Ann Zucker
Director - Alison Kallman
Director - Joanne Sterner
Marketing Manager - Luis Alicea
Legislative Liason
Michael S. Bender, Esq.
Kaye Bender Rembaum
Lisa Magill, Esq.
Kaye Bender Rembaum
Corporate Council
Steven J. Weinberg, Esq.
Frank, Weinberg and Black
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April 2018
Dear Broward Coalition Members,
Spring is finally here in South Florida. Well,
kinda. This winter has extended it self a
little longer then we liked it to. Spring is a
hopeful new season! It brings
transformation and change, it brings new
growth in gardens, new life, new beginnings,
and new bright colors to our communities.
Spring usually means our Community Pools
will start being used regularly. When we go
swimming, we may be unaware of the
potential dangers inside our pools or spas.
Just recently in Sarasota County there was
an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease at a
Community Pool in North Port. 11 people
were taken to area hospitals and treated for
symptoms of Legionnaires' disease.
According to the CDC, Legionella is very
common in large water distribution systems
such as swimming pools. Pools have low
flow mechanisms which are conducive to
the development of the legionella bacteria.
Additionally, the bacteria reproduces in
warm water of temperatures, stagnant
water and swimming pools and hot
tubs with poor water flow.
Let's protect our Communities by making
sure that our vendors responsible for our
Community pools are performing
maintenance on them regularly. That they
check the disinfectant and Ph levels more
often during the busiest times of use.
Warmest Regards,
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Mary Molina-Macfie
1st Vice-President