Dear Coral Heights Neighbors: There has been a positive response to our call for action from neighbors identifying problematic vacant and foreclosure properties in our neighborhood.  Thanks to COPHA for publishing the letter regarding foreclosures and how they impact not only the values of our property, but also our safety and welfare.  As a result of that article neighbors are stepping forward to identify vacant, foreclosed properties and properties that present potential safety issues. Neighbors have been focused on properties with •·        Major code violations and/or •·        Vagrants living there instead of tenants or owners. Don Kas, Code Enforcement, Oakland Park has done an outstanding job in helping coordinate these review activities.  Don is concerned about our community and... 01/17/2009

Foreclosures in The Corals of Oakland Park, Oakland Park, Florida All of us probably know friends, relatives, business colleagues, or neighbors who are suffering the financial, legal, and emotional trauma of foreclosure.  We all want our neighbors to enjoy the American Dream of home ownership.  However, at the same time, we are concerned about the impact that foreclosures have on our neighborhood.  This is not merely a matter of preserving property values, but of qualify of life, safety, and a variety of other issues. I would like to offer leadership in addressing issues such as: Abandoned properties Unkempt yards Dirty pools Graffiti-scarred homes Vandalism Theft General feeling of insecurity in our neighborhood My investment in The Corals is both personal and professional. I purchased... 01/17/2009