COASI: 

 

Community Officers' Association of Singer Island 

"Together, we can draw on each other's experience."


We will be sending out a survey asking members to tell us what topics they would like to see included in the 2025-2026 monthly meetings. 


 

Julie Botel, President (Tiara)

Kathleen McGahran, Vice President (Mayan Towers South)

Barbara Hansen, Treasurer (Tiara)

Frank Fernandez, Secretary (Reaches)

Michael Sloser, Director (Martinique II)

Bill Contole, Director (Palm Beach Isles)

Martin Zipern, Director (Seawinds)


Mark Your Calendars:

Save these Dates for 2025-2026 meetings:

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October 18, 2025:

Topic:  Keeping Our Communities Safe: Crime & Fire Prevention Tips - Insider Advice from Riviera Beach and Palm Beach Shores Police and Fire.

Panel:  Chief John Curd, Riviera Beach Fire Department

Major Nathan Gordon, Riviera Beach Police Department

Chief Trevor Steedman, Palm Beach Shores Fire Department

Chief Steve Langevin, Palm Beach Shores Police

To register, email:  juliebotel@me.com

or call: (561) 281-0034

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 November 15, 2025:

Topic:  Board Authority  Navigating Legal Boundaries and Resident Rights:
Understand where a board’s authority ends and where legal responsibilities begin—especially when handling sensitive issues like assistance animal requests.

Speaker:  

To register, email:  juliebotel@me.com

or call: (561) 281-0034

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December 13, 2025:

Topic: Legislative Watch 2025: Tallahassee’s Impact on Your Community - Stay Ahead of the Laws That Could Reshape Condo and HOA Life. Including SIRS!

Speaker: Representative Mike Caruso

City of Riviera BeachLobbyist Sean Pottman

To register, email:  juliebotel@me.com

or call: (561) 281-0034

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January 10, 2026:

Topic: State of the Island: Live Updates from Our Local Leaders - Hear Directly from Palm Beach Shores and Riviera Beach Officials.

Speakers:  Palm Beach Shores Mayor Fiers

Riviera Beach Mayor Doug Lawson

Riviera Beach Councilmember Glen Spiritis

To register, email:  juliebotel@me.com

or call: (561) 281-0034

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February 21, 2026:

Topic:  Learn how to address disruptive or hostile resident behavior with confidence while preserving professionalism and legal safeguards. This session also explains how to implement a clear, fair violation and fining process that upholds community standards and respects homeowner rights.

Speaker:  

To register, email:  juliebotel@me.com

or call: (561) 281-0034

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March 21, 2026 :

Topic:  To be determined

Speaker:  

To register, email:  juliebotel@me.com

or call: (561) 281-0034

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April 18, 2026:

Topic:  Insurance: The tough decisions you need to make. Coverage, deductibles, and exclusions. How to make insurance work better for your condominium/homeowners association.

Speaker:  

To register, email:  juliebotel@me.com

or call: (561) 281-0034

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Monthly schedule: 
(Unless otherwise noted)

Meet at 8:30 am for breakfast and networking;

Meeting begins at 9 am;

Watch for our email blasts with monthly topics and details.

For more information email:  juliebotel@me.com

or call: (561) 281-0034


 

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 Here’s the link to the Coastal Construction Control Line map:

https://ca.dep.state.fl.us/mapdirect/?webmap=a8c9e92fbad5446d987a8dd4ee5dc5cc

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Use this link to watch the 2025 COASI Riviera Beach Candidates' Forum.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufV466JYc4M


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