[intruder2u]

Does anybody have information about a new group there called CCOBB Concerned Citizens Of Barefoot Bay?

[LLyn]

Just a little Intruder.
It is a group of concerned citizens of Barefoot Bay who I think are worried about the direction their community is heading.
There have been and still are numerous problems with management including elected officials (trustees). JMO
LLyn

[Elizabeth1st]

Hi Lynn
You posted some time ago, however I am very familiar with BBFas my parents have lived for some time now - about 20 years. I would agreed with your observation that the management is really going down hill and the value of the properties. The area has been opened to anyone - low rental units, families on welfare etc and by doing that one thing, the community has brought in many of the expected socio-economic problems.

That being said, it still is an economical solution to those folks on a fixed income. It provides access to pools, activities and a more or less safe environment.

With the open resident access to buying a cheap home, some of the less disirable types have taken up residence. The name in question is a handy man, Dave Romer who has advertised his expertise at the A Blg. He moved in during the last major hurricane 2004 and has ripped off several seniors. He successfully exploited my mother for $12K for the most appalling renovations in kitchen and elsewhere on her property. My mother is widowed (5 years). He operates without a licence, has a litany of sorrow when confronted, takes years to complete a job and lies.

To conclude, the community is going downhill unless management understands that the next demographic not going to be interested in living there. As a first step, the management needs to review the resident rules and re-instate the adult community theme.

my 2 cents

[Samct]

We purchased a home in BBB back in May 2004 and in Sept. Hurrican Jeanne destroyed it. We wanted to rebuild as we loved BBB when we researched it and it was going to be where we retire. We too feel that management has let homeowners down by allowing under 55 to buy and move in and we have verbally told them. Any thoughts on what we can do as homeowners while we still have a majority? They really have not lived up to their own regulations on maintaining Barefoot Bay.