GULF GATE - Condor Living

GULF GATE
Gazette
A newsletter published for the residents of Gulf Gate Apartments.
Resident
Information
Office Hours:
Monday -- Thursday:
9 am to 6 pm
Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday: Closed
For emergencies, there are
staff members available
whenever the office is closed.
An emergency would be
anything that could not wait to
be handled until office hours
resume.
Examples are air conditioning
or heat problems, water leaks,
lack of water, being locked out
of your apartment, and noise
concerns. For this type of
after-hour emergency, please
call 941-921-4909 to reach
the on-call staff member. Call
911 for police, fire, or health
emergencies.
For situations that do not
require immediate attention,
please call 941-921-7300 and
leave a message. An office
staff member will return your
call during business hours.
www.condormgt.com
Happy 2012!
The entire staff of Gulf Gate Apartments joins in sending best wishes for
a healthy and happy new year!
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New Year, New Records
Did you change your phone number in the last year? Buy a new car?
Remember to update your contact and car information with the office.
You can fill out an updated form on the website (www.condormgt.com),
give us a call, or stop by in person and let us know!
New Year Notes
Whether your New Year’s resolution is to get fit, relax, or just have more fun, you can accomplish it right in your
own community by taking advantage of these awesome amenities!
Fitness Goals
The fitness center
has a variety of
e q u i p m e n t
available to help
you meet your
fitness goals. You
can make use of
the
cardio
equipment such as the treadmill
and recumbent bike, or the multiuse weight machine. Spend a few
minutes relaxing in the sun or
taking a refreshing dip in the
outdoor pool. The clubhouse pool
is heated this time of year!
The fitness center is open daily
from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
At Your
Disposal
The garbage disposal is a small
appliance with a big job to do, and
occasional breakdowns are
possible. Most problems can be
avoided with proper use.
N
Always run cold water before,
during and after putting food
into the disposal.
N Never pour grease in the drain.
N Large vegetable peels (such
as potatoes), stems, lettuce,
bones, rice and pasta noodles
are not items that your
disposal can handle. Please
put this type of trash in the
garbage.
If you have problems with your
disposal or any other drains, call
the office right away.
Movie Night
Snuggle up inside on
those cool days and
nights and enjoy a
movie at home. For your
convenience, DVDs are
available for checkout in
the office! Choose from a
variety of old favorites and new
releases. A new selection
is available every
month, so stop by and
check one out today!
If there is a particular
movie you would like the
office to have, be sure to
let the office know!
Clubhouse
Recreation
For an easy change of pace right
at home, take a walk over to the
clubhouse, open daily during office
hours.
Reserve the theater room to watch
your favorite movie, Test your
skills in a game of billiards, or grab
a good book from the library.
You can also reserve the party
room with its full kitchen for a
private gathering. Call the Rental
Office to ask about reservation
and availability.
Heat It Up
This time of year it is often necessary to turn on your heat. If you are
experiencing any problems with your heat, please contact the Rental
Office right away. Make sure your lanai door and all windows are tightly
closed for efficient use.
It is always a good idea to turn your heat on every few months throughout
the year to keep the furnace coils in good condition and free of dust
accumulation. Filters are available free of charge in the Clubhouse and
should be replaced every 30 days. One way to remember is to pick up a
new filter when paying your rent each month.
www.condormgt.com
Have you set your browser to the Condor
Corporation website, www.condormgt.com? Not
only can you find information about all of our
communities and how to contact our staff, but there
is an area dedicated specifically to serving current
residents. Features have been added that allow you
to easily contact the office, post bulletins to share
with other residents, find announcements, and other information.
Give us a click!
Parking Lot
Protocol
Please remember for everyone’s safety that
the speed limit in the parking lots is 10 mph.
Use caution when coming around corners and
near building entries to help prevent an
accident from happening.
Also when parking, take
care to pull in between the
parking space lines and
not to hit other cars when
opening your door.
The staff tries to be
diligent in replacing light
bulbs as soon as they go
out. However, if you notice
a light out in the lots or anywhere on the
property, please contact the office.
Safe and Secure
While there is no guarantee that you will never
be the victim of theft or other crime, you can
take some precautionary measures to deter
thieves and protect yourself and your
belongings:
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Don’t invite break-ins by leaving valuables
in your car. Articles most frequently stolen
include gym bags, briefcases, purses,
radar detectors, GPS systems,
checkbooks, and CD players. Take these
items out of your car before you lock it.
Always lock your apartment door, even
when you are home or are leaving for a
brief period of time. Place a dowel in
bedroom windows and patio doors to
prevent them from being opened from the
outside.
Cart Convenience
One of the many nice things about living at Gulf Gate is
the ability to walk to nearby stores. Please remember
when bringing shopping carts home that they may not be
left in the breezeways or other common areas of the
building. Leaving them in these areas could be hazardous
to others.
Please take them to the northwest corner of the property
and place them in the fenced parking space nearest to
Mall Drive.
Lovely Lanais
Thank you to everyone who has decorated their lanais
and contributed to the beauty of our community!
Appropriate outdoor decorations are always encouraged
throughout the year.
Please periodically inspect your lanai screens and
outside doors for any damage and report any needed
repairs to the staff. Lanais must be maintained in an
attractive condition at all times and may not be used for
any kind of storage.
Welcome to
Gulf Gate!
We’d like to say “welcome” to all of the new residents
who have moved in during the last few months and a
very big “thank you” to those of you who have
continued your residency here.
We sincerely appreciate you all and look forward to
continue going Beyond the Expected for you and for
all your housing needs!
No Smoking Allowed
N
Make sure there is no identifying
information on your keys. Report any lost
keys to the office immediately.
In accordance with the Florida Indoor
Clean Air Act, smoking is prohibited in
all common areas. This includes the
clubhouse, storage areas, elevators,
and laundry rooms.
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Be a good neighbor and make yourself
aware of who lives around you. Report
suspicious activity to the Rental Office, or
alert police if necessary.
Please respect this policy and have
consideration for your neighbors by limiting your smoking
to your car, your apartment, or outdoors. Please
remember to dispose of your cigarette butts properly.
Rent
Reminder
Noise
Annoys
We appreciate the prompt
manner in which our residents
pay their rent. Remember, rent
is due on the first of each
month. Rent
payments
received on the 4th of the
month or later will incur a
late fee.
While the walls of your
home are quite soundproof,
please be mindful of
excess noise coming from
your apartment. We ask
that you not disturb your
neighbors at any hours of
the day, but especially
between 10 p.m. and 8
a.m.
Have you heard about the
Early Bird Drawing? Paying
your rent on or before the first
of the month qualifies you for a
monthly drawing to win a $25
rent credit! Rent payments
may be made to the office with
a check or money order.
For your convenience,
online rent payment is now
available!
Find more
information on how to pay your
rent without leaving the
comfort of your home at
www.condormgt.com, or
contact the Rental Office.
Please also be quiet and courteous in common areas such as
hallways, garages, parking lots, storage areas, and laundry rooms. If
you have a question about an appropriate noise level, contact the
Rental Office.
Be Our Guest
The next time you have guests coming to visit
for an overnight stay, consider reserving the
guest suite for their accommodations! This
fully-furnished apartment has everything your
guests need for a comfortable stay, only
steps from your own front door. The guest
suite rents for only $75 - $95 a night. Call the
Rental Office to ask about availability!
Please Don’t Trash Your Community
Keeping Gulf Gate a beautiful place to live is an effort that involves everybody. Help show
your community pride by carefully disposing of your waste. Use sealed garbage bags that
are not overloaded in the trash chutes. Always take all of your mail from the mail room,
especially junk mail. Dumpsters are available in the garage for larger items, and recycling
bins for paper, plastic, glass, and cardboard.
We ask for your cooperation especially in properly disposing of electronics, furniture, or other large items.
Leaving these or items in the garage, common areas, or by the dumpsters is a violation of community policy.
If you need assistance in locating a pick-up service or drop-off location, feel free to call the Rental Office.
Thank you for helping to care for your community!
Have a work order? Want to fill out a
resident satisfaction survey?
Contact us on the web at
www.condormgt.com!
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