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Orange Creamsicle® Sugar Cookies

This recipe caught my attention because as a child and still today, the combination of orange and creamy vanilla makes my mouth water. You know… orange sherbet and vanilla ice cream? Yes. These cookies will definitely bring your tastebuds back to that delicious frozen treat known as the Creamsicle. I was tempted to chop the white chips, but the finished cookies look really “fat” with the whole chips, so I used them whole. Also, you may wish to forgo the food coloring. T

Jun 122 min read

CIAC Accreditation Highlights What Makes a “Good Building”

What makes a condominium association a “good building”? According to the Century Village Accreditation Improvement Committee (CIAC), the answer goes far beyond friendly neighbors, attractive landscaping and a desirable location. In a recent article, CIAC explained that prospective buyers and Realtors often ask whether a building is well managed and financially stable. When associations apply for accreditation, CIAC reviews several factors, including whether budgets are proper

Jun 11 min read

Orange Creamsicle® Sugar Cookies

Jun 122 min read

CIAC Accreditation Highlights What Makes a “Good Building”

Jun 11 min read

Residents Seek Insurance Savings for Communities

As insurance costs continue climbing across Florida, a newly formed group of Century Village East residents is launching an initiative aimed at helping condominium associations reduce insurance premiums while maintaining quality coverage. The group, made up of retired business owners, says rising insurance expenses have become one of the most pressing financial issues facing condominium communities, including both high-rise and garden-style buildings. According to organizers,

Jun 11 min read

Boards Get Smarter

The COOCVE Executive Committee has announced the formation of a new Educational and Informational Subcommittee aimed at strengthening knowledge and resources for both board members and unit owners across the community. The subcommittee will develop a monthly calendar of webinars and seminars covering governance, non-governance, and general informational topics. A key focus will be helping board members meet condominium compliance certification requirements as regulated by the

May 11 min read

Visit Your CVE Clubhouse Library!

For those new to CVE please come in to browse or join our library, located in the Clubhouse lower-level across from the Billiard room. Closed on Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day. With a CVE ID, you may borrow one of our 5,000+ holdings, read newspapers, or shop in our Boutique. If you cannot find a book, ask a Library volunteer for assistance. They can check our collection. If we have the book, they will let you know where to find it on our shelves. We have two types of c

May 13 min read

COOCVE announces Development of new webinars

The COOCVE Executive Committee is excited to announce the formation of an Educational and Informational Subcommittee focused on developing a monthly calendar of scheduled webinars and seminars intended to provide Knowledge for Board members and Guidance to unit owners. Workshops and seminars offered will target Governance, Non-Governance and Informational topics. COOCVE continues to place significant importance on condominium compliance certification for Board members regul

May 11 min read