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South Florida HOA & Condo Association Series: Annual Kickoff

The Latest in Compliance, Enforcement & Other Hot Topics Shaping Florida Communities

FREE for HOA Board Members & Condo Associations

Event Ended On: Thursday March 12 2026

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Speakers and Panels

From the Officials Themselves: How Not to Become the Next HOA Headline

What county and city leaders see before disputes explode and how boards can stay ahead of enforcement, escalation, and public fallout

Jaime Gascon

Jaime Gascon

Board and Code Administration Division Director, Miami-Dade County
Michael DiNorscio

Michael DiNorscio

Chief Building Official, City of Boca Raton
Ranya Fakih

Ranya Fakih

Building Safety and Recertification Coordinator, City of Boca Raton
Michael Guerasio

Michael Guerasio

Structural Chief Code Compliance Officer, Board of Rules and Appeals, Broward County
Aaron Godbey
Moderator

Aaron Godbey

Founding Partner, Godbey Giardina Law Group

Annual Meetings & Elections: Governance, Risk & Compliance

Condo & HOA CLE / Panel Program

Roberto Blanch

Roberto Blanch

Shareholder, Siegfried Rivera

When Developers Come Knocking: Condo Terminations, Bulk Buyouts & Protecting Your Value

How boards and unit owners can navigate high-stakes buyout offers, understand commercial real estate, and ensure they are maximizing price

Greg Togel

Greg Togel

Principal, Deco Capital Group
Cary Cohen

Cary Cohen

EVP, Blanca Commercial Real Estate
Ismael Santana

Ismael Santana

President, Harbor Condominium, North Bay Village
David Podein
Moderator

David Podein

Equity Partner, Haber Law

No Surprises, No Shortcuts: The New Reality of Structural Compliance

How to meet inspection deadlines, control repair costs, and protect your association from financial shock

Ernesto Cuesta

Ernesto Cuesta

President, Brickell Homeowners Association
Ben Messerschmidt

Ben Messerschmidt

COO, Epic Forensics & Engineering, Inc.

Opening Remarks

Why Attend Bisnow's HOA & Condo Association Series: Annual Kickoff

Bisnow’s first full-day HOA & Condo event brings together top industry professionals, service providers, legal experts and condo developers to help you navigate the evolving world of condo communities . Attendees have access to networking with hundreds of board and association members and six timely, educational panel discussions. From navigating new legislative mandates and SIRS requirements to understanding condo buyouts, fractional ownership, and condo hotel operations, this kickoff will equip you with actionable strategies to protect property values, maintain compliance, and lead your community with confidence. Admission is free with registration. Don’t miss this essential event for anyone involved in managing or leading an HOA or condo association.

 

Key Takeaways You’ll Learn:

 

  • A legislation update on HOA and condo operations, budgets, and transparency.
  • What enforcement priorities and compliance deadlines mean for your board in the year ahead.
  • Proven strategies for navigating board elections, conflict resolution, and owner engagement.
  • Tools to foster transparency, streamline communication, and strengthen community trust.
  • The legal and financial framework behind condo terminations and redevelopment opportunities.
  • How to ensure fair representation, valuation accuracy, and owner protection during a buyout.
  • How emerging ownership models are impacting property values, insurance, and governance.
  • Best practices for drafting and enforcing rental and occupancy rules in evolving communities.
  • How shared costs, staffing, and maintenance differ when your association operates within a hotel.
  • Ways to align owner interests with hospitality operators through transparent management agreements.
  • How to interpret and implement your Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) to stay compliant.
  • Cost-containment and capital planning strategies that safeguard your association’s long-term solvency.

 

For questions regarding content and speaking, please email our Event Producer, Elizabeth Herrgott, at elizabeth.herrgott@bisnow.com. Want to get involved? Contact Jordan.Hinsch@bisnow.com to get information on sponsorship, pricing and availability at this event. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact ariel.fromm@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Venue

DCOTA
1855 Griffin Rd
Dania Beach, FL 33004

Ballroom: Atrium C
Notes: Please enter through Atrium C doors


Parking Information:

Complimentary onsite parking

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Agenda

Time Activity
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
Registration, Breakfast & Networking
A curated selection of Bisnow’s breakfast staples — fresh croissants, assorted pastries, seasonal sliced fruit, and premium coffee & tea — complemented by avocado toast bites and organic smoothie shooters.
9:00 AM
9:15 AM
Opening Remarks
What you need to know about code compliant CIPP installations
CIPP Total Solutions
9:20 AM
10:05 AM
From the Officials Themselves: How Not to Become the Next HOA Headline
Before issues ever reach Tallahassee, or the headlines, they pass through local officials. This panel brings together county and city administrators from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach, the professionals who serve as the intermediary between associations and state regulators to share how to keep your association stable, respected, and out of crisis mode.
10:05 AM
10:30 AM
Networking Break
10:30 AM
11:30 AM
Annual Meetings & Elections: Governance, Risk & Compliance - 1 Hour CLE
Election compliance is no longer a procedural issue, it’s a governance risk issue. This 60-minute CLE program brings together legal counsel, management, election officials, and lenders to break down what actually causes election disputes and how to prevent them before they start.
Community Associations Institute
11:35 AM
11:50 AM
Remarks
The benefits and viability of Water Submetering for Condos and Home Owner Association Communities
Dune Labs Inc
11:50 AM
1:20 PM
Lunch
A fresh Caesar salad with focaccia croutons and parmesan shavings, followed by marinated churrasco with chimichurri and pan-roasted salmon with lemon beurre blanc. Served alongside brown butter green beans and saffron-scented yellow rice with peas.
1:25 PM
1:40 PM
Remarks
Roof to Wall Connections & Secondary Water Barrier protections, and how they affect your insurance premiums.
Aastro Roofing
1:45 PM
2:30 PM
When Developers Come Knocking: Condo Terminations, Bulk Buyouts & Protecting Your Value
For many associations, the question isn’t “if” — it’s “when.” This isn’t about pushing sales. It’s about understanding leverage. Because once you enter a termination conversation, you are in the commercial real estate world and you need to know how it works. This panel brings together all sides including the developer, the association, the brokers and attorneys who have sat at the table, structured these deals, challenged them, defended them, and closed them.
2:30 PM
2:45 PM
Networking Break
2:45 PM
3:30 PM
No Surprises, No Shortcuts: The New Reality of Structural Compliance
Structural compliance isn’t new. But the pressure is. What’s changed isn’t the law, it’s the consequences of getting it wrong. This panel brings together a general contractor, structural engineer, property manager, roofer, and HOA president who are actively navigating recertification right now because compliance isn’t about checking a box, It’s about making your building safe, financially stable, and insurable without destabilizing your community.
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
Post-Event Networking

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