The Caribe Inc.

Dear Members,

As you already aware, the Fort Lauderdale area is the Florida epicenter of COVID 19. Along with
Broward and Miami-Dade counties, our local community is under siege as a result of this health
emergency. Drastic lifestyle changes have been enacted by federal, state, county and municipal
authorities, as well as by our own Association. As a result, this is a snapshot of life here today:

• All public and private beaches are closed
• All non-essential businesses are closed
• All casinos, bowling alleys, gyms and other gathering places are closed
• Restaurants are closed with a few offering limited take-out orders
• Grocery stores are lacking basic supplies such as bathroom tissue, cleaning and sanitizing supplies, while many foodstuffs are in short supply or not available
• Pharmacies and other retailers have no supply of gloves, masks, bleach, rubbing alcohol and other sanitizing items

Here at the Caribe’:

• Access is our building and grounds is restricted to staff, emergency repair workers and health care/home care providers
• No guests are allowed
• The gym is closed
• Access to the Social Room is limited
• All meetings and events are canceled

Life here has drastically changed. Thus…

The Caribe’ should not be anyone’s vacation destination!

Therefore, the following requests are being made:

1. If you are currently out of residence, we ask that you remain at your present location. DO
   NOT TRAVEL TO THE CARIBE’. We are a high-density building and as such are extremely vulnerable in this crisis. The influx of additional people only serves to compromise the health of our members and weaken our ability to take effective actions.
2. If you have authorized relatives who are planning to visit, we strongly urge you to ask them to postpone their arrival until after the pandemic has subsided and emergency measures have been lifted. The larger our population, the greater challenges we face allocating our limited resources.

Thank you for your cooperation,
The Board of Directors

URGENT NOTICE
Updated 3/22/2020

Dear Caribe’ Members:

We are issuing an updated announcement that adds clarity to the groups of individuals allowed to enter the building and go to units.

On March 20, 2020, the following restrictions were enacted at The Caribe’:

1. All non-emergency work scheduled to take place in the building by 3rd-party contractors/installers will be prohibited until further notice.
2. No Day or Overnight Guests will be permitted to enter the building until further notice. Authorized Relatives will be allowed in the building per the current rules.

All essential Home Healthcare Workers/Nurses and Home Care Providers will also be allowed to go to Members’ units. For clarity, Home Care refers to supportive care by caregivers who provide assistance to ensure the activities of daily living are met.

The first line of enforcement of these restrictions will naturally be the Front Desk staff. However, it is vital that each Member take personal responsibility and follow the new policies themselves and to report at once any violations to the Property Manager, the Front Desk staff or any Director.

If you have any questions feel free to contact Peter Muratore, President at caribepeterm@gmail.com or  203-209-3631.

Sincerely,
Board of Directors,
The Caribe Inc. of Broward County

March 20, 2020

Dear Caribe’ Members:

New cases of daily infections are growing daily and we need to take every available opportunity to help mitigate the spread to ourselves and our neighbors.

Accordingly, The Caribe’ will be implementing additional measures in our efforts to help keep our Members and employees protected by limiting the number of people entering the building and using the elevators. Effective 7 pm today (Friday, March 20), the following restrictions will be enacted at The Caribe’:

1. All non-emergency work scheduled to take place in the building by 3rd-party contractors/installers will be prohibited until further notice.
2. No Day or Overnight Guests will be permitted to enter the building until further notice. Authorized Relatives will be allowed in the building per the current rules. All essential healthcare workers/nurses will also be allowed to go to Members’ units.

The first line of enforcement of these restrictions will naturally be the Front Desk staff. However, it is vital that each Member take personal responsibility and follow the new policies themselves and to report at once any violations to the Property Manager, the Front Desk staff or any Director.

If you have any questions feel free to contact our Property Manager, Danielle Benedetto at the email address/telephone number listed above.

Sincerely,
Board of Directors,
The Caribe Inc. of Broward County

March 16, 2020

Dear Caribe’ Members:

As the impact of the coronavirus spreads across the nation, we are reaching out to let you know that the Board of Directors is focused on keeping our Members and employees safe and that we are making preparation to ensure the continued operations of the Association.

Several weeks ago we instituted a process of disinfecting high touch-points, such as elevator buttons, door handles, common area countertops and furniture. This is being done every few hours. A small table has been set-up near the main entrance, several feet away from the front desk, where the sign-in sheets are now located. This is for the added protection of our Front Desk Staff.

The Board has discussed contingency options that can be quickly put in place should any of our key staff need to be away from work for an extended period of time. We are developing options required to keep the management office functioning (remotely if needed) so the essential services such as water, electricity, trash pickup, fire safety systems, etc. continue uninterrupted. In the event of an unplanned reduction in staffing levels, a plan is being developed to maintain a reasonable front desk presence and for sustaining the proper hygiene levels for the building and the pool.

This health crisis is evolving daily and the Board is committed to staying on top of the situation and to taking appropriate actions as the changing situation demands.

If you have any questions feel free to contact our Property Manager, Danielle Benedetto at the address above or any Board member.

Sincerely,
Board of Directors,
The Caribe Inc. of Broward County

New Caribe Website now Up and Running!

We are pleased to announce the roll out of a new upgraded website. An upgrade was required because our vendor was updating their systems and our website needed to be compatible with  their new program. We saw this as a great opportunity to redesign the look of the website and make the menus much easier to navigate.

In order to access the new website, members will need to register. Your old login information will not work with the new website. The registration process is easy and shouldn’t take but a minute to complete.

By registering and using the new website you will be able to have 24/7 online access to a lot of great information, including:

• Important notices from the Board of Directors
• Contact information for the Directors, Property Manager and the front desk
• Notification and updates on Building & Grounds projects
• Hurricane damage reports/photos
• Forms to download (guest registration, unit project/work notices, window and air conditioner compliance forms)
• Directory of Caribe’ Members
• Dates of Board meetings
• Minutes for recent Board meetings
• Annual budgets and financial audit reports
• Caribe’ Rules and By-Laws
• Dates of Men’s and Women’s Club activities
• Photos of recent social events

Please go to www.thecaribeinc.com to register. Click on the “Login” menu and follow the instructions. Members of the  Web Team will be in the lobby to assist in the registration process and answer questions you may have about the new website. The times and dates will be posted.

We trust that you will find the new website simple to use and a convenient source of important Caribe’ information.

Thank you,

The Caribe’ Web Team
February 2018

Your website has recently been upgraded to a newer, mobile-friendly platform. All residents will need to register a new account by clicking here.

The Caribe’ Inc. of Broward County is a beachfront high-rise cooperative building with 149 units with exceptional direct ocean views. The Caribe’ Inc. is located in the charming beachside town of Lauderdale By The Sea, Florida. The building was completed in 1962 with a thoughtful design which enables each member to enjoy both direct ocean and beach views as well as tropical breezes.

The Caribe’ property has a large beach front pool complete with chaise lounge seating to enjoy the sun and a canopied area for relaxing after the sun. Other amenities include barbeque grills, bike storage racks, and a shuffleboard court. For indoor activities, there is a newly renovated social room with WiFi and an adjacent kitchen, an exercise room, library and a conference room.

The Caribe’ location is within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and nightlife. To assure a relaxing environment, The Caribe’ has a front desk that is staffed 24 hours to assist members and monitor the property. As a further convenience, there are ample carts to transport purchases and luggage.

At The Caribe’, members experience resort style living with exceptional views of the ocean, beach, Lauderdale By The Sea pier, lighthouse and city of Fort Lauderdale.

Experience the best of South Florida beachside living in Our Treasure By The Sea—The Caribe’.

Caribe Inc.
4050 North Ocean Drive
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Fl. 33308
954-776-6484