What a year this has been—a year of revelation, frustration, and undeniable truth. My tenure on the Board of La Vita Condominium Association Inc. in 2024 was not one of collaboration or progress, but rather one marred by exclusion, obstruction, and a blatant disregard for the principles of fair governance.
From the very start, I was systematically sidelined—barred from fulfilling my duties, denied access to critical information, and rendered powerless in the very role I was elected to serve.
I watched as three elderly men wielded their influence unchecked, making decisions that served their own egos—perhaps even their own financial interests—while a younger member dutifully fell in line, never questioning, never scrutinizing, never doing the due diligence required before casting a vote that affected every single one of you.
It took just four men to make reckless, self-serving choices on your behalf, with absolute impunity. They have had free rein over your finances, squandered your money without accountability, and left you with nothing but hollow reassurances at their carefully orchestrated meetings.
And yet, so many look the other way. You have watched as your dues have doubled, as your hard-earned money disappears into a void of mismanagement, as deception is paraded before you under the guise of leadership.
If you think the view from your seat is bad, let me assure you—the view from inside is far worse.
For two years, I fought. First, as a concerned member. Then, as a Director. I spoke up, I pushed back, I advocated for transparency and integrity. But at every turn, I was silenced. Still, let the record show: I tried.
Now, I turn to you. You, the owners, the investors, the rightful stewards of this community. You have been deceived, taken advantage of, led astray. And yet, some of you have been made to believe that you are powerless to stop it.
That is a lie.
A wise woman once told me: The strength of a community-run association is directly tied to the engagement of its members. When you stand together, when you demand accountability, when you refuse to be passive spectators in your own affairs—that is when change happens.
- Rose A.
After much reflection, I have decided not to seek re-election to the Board of La Vita Condominium Association. But I will not stop advocating for this community, and I urge you to do the same.
The future of La Vita is in your hands. Will you seize it?
God bless you, God bless La Vita, and God bless America.
Jay Williams, Director
La Vita Condominium Association Inc.
Jay@LaVitaCondominiums.com
LaVitaVoice.com
PAUL J. DIRKES
Owner Since Feb 2023
543 VIA FONTANA DR #205
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
STEVE G. MINIKUS
Owner Since AUGUST 2020
505 VIA DEL ORO DR #105
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
LANCE J. STOUFFER
Inherited Since Feb 2022
QUIT BOARD OCT 2024
522 VIA VERONA DR #102
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
JAY WILLIAMS
Member Since SEPT 2022
FORCED OUT NOV 2024
550 VIA DEL ORO DR #206
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
FERNANDO CASTRO
Owner Since AUGUST 2013
515 VIA DEL ORO DR #101
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
STEVE G. MINIKUS
Owner Since AUGUST 2020
505 VIA DEL ORO DR #105
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
LANCE J. STOUFFER
Inherited Since Feb 2022
522 VIA VERONA DR #102
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
FAITH SHORTHOUSE
Owner Since MARCH 1996
QUIT BOARD JAN 2024
524 VIA VERONA DR #101
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
LINDSEY COURTNEY
Owner Since May 2021
QUIT BOARD NOV 2023
520 VIA VERONA DR #203
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
FERNANDO CASTRO
Owner Since AUGUST 2013
515 VIA DEL ORO DR #101
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
ELIEZER FELICIANO
Owner Since JULY 2017
502 VIA DEL ORO DR #105
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
MICHELE BERNARD esq.
Owner Since DEC 2016
521 VIA VERONA DR #203
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
FAITH SHORTHOUSE
Owner Since MARCH 1996
524 VIA VERONA DR #101
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
CINDY L. MYERS
Owner Since APRIL 2018
524 VIA VERONA DR #202
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
STEVE G. MINIKUS
Owner Since AUGUST 2020
505 VIA DEL ORO DR #105
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
ELIEZER FELICIANO
Owner Since JULY 2017
502 VIA DEL ORO DR #105
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
MICHELE BERNARD esq.
Owner Since DEC 2016
521 VIA VERONA DR #203
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
NANCY MCGLYNN
Owner Since JUNE 2017
SOLD OCTOBER 2021
520 Via Verona Dr #101
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
CINDY L. MYERS
Owner Since APRIL 2018
524 VIA VERONA DR #202
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
CHERYL A. GORSUCH
Owner Since JUNE 2001
543 VIA FONTANA DR #101
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714
LAVITA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT PRIOR TO 2021
This guy is what happens to an Associations Reserves when your governence is allowed to operate without accountability.
We will circle back to this guy at a later date.
The Music Man
MARC ANDRE LALONDE
4315 DIXIE WAY, MIMS Florida 32754