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President's Message

Exciting News for Harbor Beach:

A Streamlined Future

arbor Beach has always been known as one of Fort Lauderdale’s most
beautiful and welcoming neighborhoods. Together, we’ve built a strong
Hcommunity defined by safety, pride of ownership, and a shared commitment
to making our neighborhood the best place to call home.
For the past couple of years, two organizations have helped support this vision:

• HBPHA (Harbor Beach Property Homeowners Association) — responsible for
maintaining our guardhouses, landscaping, coordination with the City, and other
HBPHOA Board Officers
neighborhood upkeep.

President • HBIF (Harbor Beach Island Fund) — focuses on providing top-level private security,
Mike Byrne including our roving patrols, dedicated guards, and other safety measures.
mikeb@harborbeach.org
While both groups have served us well, we’ve heard from many neighbors that it can
sometimes be confusing to understand which organization handles what — and why
Vice President
there are two sets of dues. After thoughtful discussions, the HBPHA Board voted in
Annette Ross early September to move forward with a plan we’re excited to share:
annette@harborbeach.org
HBPHA will be closing as a separate entity, and HBI will
Treasurer take over all responsibilities moving forward under the
Michael Rinzler ‘Harbor Beach Association’ brand.
michaelr@harborbeach.org
That means one organization, one set of dues, and one clear mission
— to keep Harbor Beach safe, beautiful, and thriving. This merger will make our
Secretary operations more efficient, easier to manage, and more straightforward for every
Trish Bailey-Entin
trishbe@harborbeach.org resident. With the guidance of our attorney, the formal shutdown and transition are
now underway, and we are hopeful that everything will be completed before the
Board Members end of the year.
Pat Riley
patr@harborbeach.org What This Means for You
• A single point of contact for all community maintenance and security.
Tim Stocksdale • A simplified dues structure — no more wondering which organization
tims@harborbeach.org handles what.
• A stronger, unified Harbor Beach community.
Jake Wurzak
jakew@harborbeach.org A Friendly Reminder
Harbor Beach only shines because of you. Our community organizations are
voluntary and depend on your participation and support. By contributing, you help
keep our guardhouses maintained, our landscaping lush, and our neighborhood
secure. Together, we ensure Harbor Beach remains the safe and beautiful place we
are all proud to call home.
We are excited about this new chapter for Harbor Beach and thank you for being
an active part of our community. With your continued support, we will make Harbor
Beach stronger, simpler, and even better than ever. HB
Warmly,
Your Harbor Beach Association
F O R T L A U D E R D A L E
President, Harbor Beach Homeowners Association

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