Holly some pics of native sun

[jmd42]

Holly just a few pics of native sun,had to shrink them down to upload.This just shows damage and not the pluses of native sun.so keep that in mind. Thanks for the help guyes kenk,

 

[KenK]

Lots if windows remain covered with plywood or other things to try to keep the rain out. We drove down through N Miami Beach, then up A1A to Del Ray and saw random damage, mostly windows gone. I stopped in front of the FF Santa Barbara because I couldn't understand why it wasn't opening soon. In one section, dozens of windows were boarded up.

No real structural damage, just lost windows???? It might look that way, but in S Fl (maybe by now all Fl) the windows must be replaced with coded glass....a shortage and highly expensive. But thats just the start.

When the windows went (why pay the expense of shutters?) , the winds blew the rain into the rooms, and flooded those rooms as well as the lower levels. Remember how wall board acts when it gets wet? Most fell off the walls and ceilings. Much grew mold on the cardboard back side (needs to be replaced). (These are all pre 1993 bldgs)

I'm sitting in a high rise now where the B row of apartments from the 19 floor down was distroyed when the owner of floor 19 didn't have shutters (they were not required and still aren't by HOA rules). The wind blew in their substandard windows (Building built before 1992...when codes in S Fl changed). The owners who were here told me Wima wasn't quite a cat 4....which is scary.

So, I expect the Santa Barbara is working on the inside of the rooms, and waiting for the glass for the exterior. ( don't know if they have to replace all the windows or just those gone).

The new glass works. About 5 years ago, my aunt conplained about the HOA voting on new windows for every apartment in the condo called Parliment House, in Pompano (Ocean Front). It wasn't cheap. But her daughter (a RE Agent who sells in that bldg) said no windows were lost.

In the bldg next door, they lost many windows. I don't believe glass can be so strong. Even if they SAY they are, I think I would rather have a sreel shutter closed during those storms. (Another change.....all builds in S Fl will have generators, as will gas stations. (Not sure which counties). But thats all we are hearing from the HOA here. I expect they will say we need new windows, and will assess as such.

Thanks for the pix. I hope they get the stuff fixed as soon as possible.

 

[Holly]

Thanks guys...assuming that 2006 is a mild hurricane year, (let's hope), things should be fine by November. I'll keep my exchange and write a review.

 

[Holly]

Here at Native Sun

OK, I just have to tell everyone how much we like this place. Not fancy, but the people are just wonderful...they've given my 2 year-old her own little beach toys for the week, there is a little fish pond where she can feed the fish, etc. Also, it's only 35 units and most of the guests are owners...just a small, family-oriented place.

Also, free wireless internet in the unit...can't beat that!

More as the week goes on!

 

[jmd42]

vacation

Holly, so glad your having a good time,My in-laws own native sun and would love to know how it has recovered from storms.When we took pics on our last vacation we thought that it would be a nice place to vacation.the beach and hot tub were like right there,with grills and tiki hut----if tou have time please let me know how the resort is doing. thanx, jim

 

[Holly]

Still not up to par

The resort is still not what is was, according to some long time owners. I can tell you though, that they are working on it.

I agree with some of the later reviews on TUG...I'm scratching my head about the Gold Crown status too. It's a nice little place on the beach...if it weren't on the beach, no way it would make Silver Crown status. However, it is apparant that the folks running the place really care, they are working hard, and my guess is that it will keep getting better.

Most of the owners here have owned for many years...it's like a reunion here. Families have been coming here for Thanksgiving for 20 years...very nice.

We are enjoying ourselves...our biggest problem is the weather...it's COLD!