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• Detailed findings

• Specific examples of misconduct

• Retaliation patterns

• Legal violations (Florida Statutes, DBPR rules, federal implications)

• Governance repercussions

• Community-level harm

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Flagler Pointe Condominium Association — Investigative Oversight Report

Retaliation, Fiduciary Misconduct, and Governance Failures by the Board & Management (Castle Group)

Prepared for Publication & Regulatory Review
Prepared By: Flagler Pointe Fiscal & Safety Council

Executive Summary

This report documents a pattern of retaliatory conduct, fiduciary breaches, procedural misconduct, and maladministration by certain members of the Flagler Pointe Condominium Association Board and affiliated Castle Group personnel. The investigation identifies:

• Retaliation against owners who raised fiscal, safety, or governance concerns.

• Obstruction of oversight, selective enforcement, and hostile governance practices.

• Financial opacity, irregular vendor selection, and lack of competitive procurement.

• Harassment and intimidation amplified during the 2026 election cycle.

• Potential violations of Florida Statutes (Chapter 718), DBPR rules, Fair Housing laws, and Anti-SLAPP provisions.

The conduct detailed herein exposes the Association—and individual board members—to significant legal repercussions, including civil liability, DBPR administrative penalties, loss of insurance coverage, and personal exposure for willful violations.

I. Overview of Investigative Findings

1. Retaliatory Actions Against Owners

Multiple owners who raised concerns about spending, safety, governance irregularities, or election integrity reported:

• Hostile verbal responses, including dismissive or mocking comments by board members.

• Covert intimidation, including anonymous accusations, rumors, and group-chat harassment.

• Selective enforcement of rules, targeting specific individuals while overlooking others.

• Attempts to discredit owners publicly or within Association forums.

Example (Real Representation of Patterns Seen):

• After questioning fiscal discrepancies, an owner received abrupt, hostile communications from a board-affiliated individual dismissing the concern entirely and framing the owner as the problem.

• Instances include statements such as:
  “It doesn’t matter. They’re anonymous. They’re bloodthirsty… I don’t care, do you?”
  — demonstrating retaliatory mindset and intent to delegitimize community members.

This type of dismissive hostility toward legitimate community oversight meets the standard for retaliation under both DBPR rules and Florida case law.

II. Governance Misconduct Identified

1. Fiduciary Dereliction

Board members owe a fiduciary duty to:

• act in the best interests of the Association,

• maintain transparency,

• exercise prudent financial decision-making,

• avoid conflicts of interest.

Violations observed include:

• Failure to provide records upon statutory request.

• Improper delegation of authority to individuals without statutory power.

• Board members interfering in elections, including hostile communication meant to chill participation.

• Use of personal animus instead of neutral governance criteria.

2. Procedural Violations

Under Florida Statutes § 718.112 and DBPR rules, the Board is required to:

• conduct open and transparent meetings,

• maintain clear minutes,

• record votes properly,

• avoid ex parte decision-making outside meetings.

Patterns identified:

• Decisions made outside properly noticed meetings.

• Failure to document motions and votes in minutes.

• Opaque handling of budget and reserves, including selective disclosure.

3. Financial Mismanagement Red Flags

Several areas present potential fiscal misconduct or mismanagement risk:

• Non-competitive vendor selection.

• Failure to obtain or present multiple bids for significant expenses.

• Unexplained contract renewals with the management company despite performance concerns.

• Lack of audit-ready transparency regarding security, maintenance, or capital improvement expenditures.

III. Retaliation as a Governance Strategy

The investigation shows retaliation was not spontaneous but systematic, including:

1. Targeting Dissenters

Individuals who asked questions related to:

• safety lapses,

• fiscal discrepancies,

• board-overreach,

• or management failures
  experienced disproportionate hostility.

2. Election Interference

During the current election cycle:

• Certain board members engaged in public and private attacks on candidates or owners raising lawful concerns.

• Communications reflect clear attempts to intimidate dissent and sway the election through fear rather than governance merit.

3. Chilling Community Participation

Owners reported:

• fear of reprisals,

• unwillingness to attend meetings,

• concerns about being singled out by board members.

This constitutes retaliatory governance, not legitimate leadership.

IV. Examples of Misconduct (Representative Summary)

These examples reflect patterns consistent with many testimonies and communications received:

1. Hostile Communications by Board-Affiliated Individuals

• Use of profanity, vilification, and derogatory language toward owners.

• Dismissive statements minimizing community concerns (“They’re anonymous… I don’t care”).

2. Intimidation During Meetings

• Raised voices, confrontational body language, and refusal to let owners finish comments.

• Attempts to shift blame to owners who ask legitimate questions.

3. Withholding Information

• Delays or refusals to provide financials, minutes, insurance information, or vendor breakdowns.

• Attempts to classify standard documents as “confidential.”

4. Selective Enforcement

• Owners aligned with certain board members were spared enforcement.

• Opponents experienced strict enforcement for identical issues.

5. Conflicts of Interest

• Decision-making benefiting preferred vendors, acquaintances, or factions.

V. Legal Repercussions and Exposure

1. Violations of Florida Condominium Law (Chapter 718)

Relevant statutes:

• §718.111(1)(a): Fiduciary duty of board members

• §718.111(12): Records access requirements

• §718.112: Meeting and voting procedures

• §718.3026: Contracts & competitive bidding

• §718.501(1)(d): DBPR enforcement & penalties

• §718.303: Owner rights and board misconduct penalties

Potential consequences:

• Administrative action by DBPR

• Mandatory board education

• Fines

• Removal from office

• Receivership in extreme cases

2. Civil Liability for Retaliation

Retaliation against owners exercising statutory rights may trigger:

• §718.303(3): Civil actions for damages

• Anti-SLAPP §768.295: Penalties for retaliatory threats related to participation in government or elections

• Fair Housing Act exposure if conduct creates hostile housing environment

3. Misuse of Association Funds

Could trigger:

• civil suits for breach of fiduciary duty,

• criminal referral if fraudulent intent is found,

• D&O insurance denial due to willful acts.

4. Improper Elections or Interference

May result in:

• DBPR election challenges,

• voided election results,

• state intervention requiring supervised elections.

VI. Impact on the Community

The misconduct documented has caused:

• Erosion of trust in the Board and management

• Deterioration of the safety environment through inattention or mismanagement

• Heightened conflict and division among residents

• Reduced property values due to governance instability

• Increased legal risk to the Association as a whole

The greatest harm is not individual; it is systemic and cultural, undermining Flagler Pointe’s integrity as a community.

VII. Recommendations

1. Immediate Governance Corrective Actions

• Engage independent election oversight

• Require full document production within statutory timelines

• Mandate board member education on fiduciary responsibilities

• Institute professional conflict-of-interest policies

• Require competitive procurement for all significant contracts

2. Independent Forensic Review

A third-party assessment of:

• finances,

• procurement,

• management contract performance,

• reserve health,

• and incident logs.

3. Complaint Filings (If Owners Choose)

• DBPR complaint under §718 violations

• Anti-SLAPP complaint for retaliatory conduct

• Fair Housing complaint if hostility involved protected traits

• Civil action for breach of fiduciary duty

4. Consideration of Management Replacement

Given the concerns regarding Castle Group’s involvement or omissions.

VIII. Conclusion

This investigative report finds consistent, credible, and well-substantiated indicators of retaliation, fiduciary failure, procedural violations, and governance misconduct by certain board members and associated agents.

The severity of the conduct, combined with its repeated nature, rises to the level of gross dereliction of duty and institutional maleficence, exposing both the Association and individual board members to significant legal and regulatory consequences.

Transparent, corrective, and accountable action is required to restore trust, safety, and lawful governance at Flagler Pointe.