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VOL. 32 NO. 12                                             www.seabreezepublications.com                                      DECEMBER 2024


      Chairman’s Corner                                                                                     Hotwire



      Dear Boca Pointe                                     As Florida law requires and guided by experienced legal
      Homeowners,                                       counsel, the Board of Directors has formed an Organizing   Communications
         In Florida, community                          Committee under Florida Statute §720.495.
      associations must                                    In several weeks, you will receive a package in the mail
      periodically preserve and,                        containing Boca Pointe’s existing governing documents and   Dear Boca Pointe Residents,
      if necessary, revitalize their                    a form allowing your written consent to revitalize them. Your      We  hope  you  had  a  wonderful  summer  and  are
      governing documents.                              written consent will enable us to preserve what we have.  excited to welcome you back to Boca Pointe! We
      At Boca Pointe, we must                              The Board of Directors endorses this vital effort and   are writing with an important update regarding the
      complete the process of                           appreciates your cooperation and support for the good of   telecommunications services in our community. The
      revitalizing our Boca Pointe                      our community.                                      current Cable TV agreement with Comcast is set to
      Covenants, Articles  of                              With best regards for this Holiday season.       expire on December 31, 2025. In preparation for
      Incorporation, and Bylaws,                           Bob Cornell, President and Chairman              this, the Board received competitive proposals from
      which are essential and govern our everyday operations.     Boca Pointe Community Association.       Comcast, Blue Stream and Hotwire.
                                                                                                               With the assistance of Michael Kammer, Esq.,

      From The Manager                                                                                      our bulk-service communications counsel, the board
                                                                                                            conducted  a thorough review and evaluation of the
                                                                                                            competition proposals. This included facility tours,
      By April Narine, LCAM                             who so generously give their time providing insight, ideas,   product demonstrations, and referrals from similar
      General Manager                                   and a vision for the future of Boca Pointe.         communities. The review focused heavily on customer
                                                           My team and I will continue to provide the residents   satisfaction, technology advancements, and service
         As we approach the end                         of Boca Pointe with the utmost level of service, we look   quality to ensure we selected the best provider for
      of 2024, I would like to                          forward to a new year with a cheerful outlook, dedication,   Boca Pointe.
      take this opportunity to                          and excitement for what is to come.                    After careful consideration, the Board of Directors
      thank each of you for the                            On behalf of Lisa, Alicia, and myself, we wish you   approved Hotwire Communications as our new
      continuing honor to serve                         a Happy Healthy Holiday Season and look forward to   telecommunications provider. The new agreement with
      as your General Manager at                        serving you in the New Year.                       Hotwire will begin on January 1, 2026.
      Boca Pointe. This spring I                                                                               Hotwire Communications is a national leader in
      will be celebrating two years                                                                         fiber-optic telecommunications services and serves
      with the Boca Pointe family.                                                                          over 100 communities in Boca Raton alone, including
         It is a pleasure to work with the Master Board of                                                  nearby neighborhoods such as St. Andrews Country
      Directors, Committee Volunteers and Village Directors                                                 Club, Boca Woods, Boca West Country Club, Boca
                                                                                                            Lago, and Sinai Residences. Hotwire’s cutting-edge
      Scam Prevention                                                                                       fiber-optic technology will bring enhanced services to
                                                                                                            every home in Boca Pointe, including the addition of
      During The Holiday Season                                                                             high-speed internet on a bulk basis.
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      By Ebenson Bristol                                   2. Use secure payment methods. Credit cards can be
                                                        safer to use than debit cards for online shopping, as they
         I wish every resident at                       offer better fraud protection. You should consider using   Holiday Office Hours
      Boca Pointe a blessed, safe,                      other secure payment services like PayPal.
      healthy, happy holiday and                           3. Monitor your accounts. Frequently check your bank
      a happy New Year. During                          and credit card statements for any unusual activities.        Dec. 24th...closing at 3pm
      the holiday season, cyber                         Spotting any fraudulent transactions early can help               Dec. 25th...closed
      threats are higher as more                        prevent further damage.                                       Dec. 31st...closing at 3pm
      people are shopping online,                          4. Limit sharing personal information on social media.
      booking flights online and                        Avoid posting sensitive information such as your home             Jan. 1st.....closed
      communicating with each                           address, travel plans, or other details that could be used   We would like to wish all of our
      other online. Here are five                       for identity theft.
      safety tips:                                         5. Being mindful of phishing attempts: Be cautious   residents a Happy Holiday Season! 
         1. Be cautious with emails and links. Be aware of   of unexpected links or attachments sent through
      unsolicited emails. Please check the sender and avoid   text messages. Do not respond and block the sender
      clicking on suspicious links.                     immediately. I hope these 5 five safety tips help. Feel
                                                                                 free to reach out to me via
                                                                                 email bpointe@smssi.com
                                                                                 or phone 561-395-7551 if
                                                                                 you have any questions or
                                                                                 concerns.
                                                                                   Have a safe holiday
                                                                                 season!!! 
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