How Our HOA Followed the Same Manager, and Why That Matters
Homeowners at Lake Griffin Estates deserve transparency, accountability, and leadership that acts in the best interest of the community. Unfortunately, recent decisions by our HOA president raise serious concerns about whether that standard is being met.
The Timeline Matters
For clarity, here are the facts:
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Stephanie Mahoney previously worked as a Community Association Manager for SUTHERLAND MANAGEMENT, INC., which was managing Lake Griffin Estates at the time.
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When Stephanie left Sutherland, she accepted a full-time position with Beacon Community Management in June 2024.
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Shortly after that move, our HOA board, under the leadership of Krista, switched management companies from Sutherland to Beacon.
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The result was that the same manager continued overseeing our community, despite the management company changing.
The company name changed.
The manager stayed the same.
The issues homeowners have been raising continued.
Does that seem odd to you? It does to us.
This Was a Choice, Not a Coincidence
HOA management transitions are typically an opportunity to evaluate performance, correct issues, and bring in new oversight. That did not happen here.
Instead, leadership made a conscious decision to follow the same individual to a new company. This effectively ensured that:
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The same processes remained in place
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The same communication patterns continued
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The same lack of responsiveness persisted
This was not done to improve transparency or accountability. It preserved the status quo.
Why This Impacts Transparency and Accountability
When leadership prioritizes keeping the same manager rather than addressing long-standing concerns, it creates an environment where:
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Homeowner questions are filtered or deflected
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Certified letters go unanswered by the board
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Communication is controlled instead of open
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Oversight is minimized rather than strengthened
This directly affects homeowners’ ability to participate meaningfully in their own community governance.
This Is a Leadership Issue
This situation is not about one employee’s resume or career path. It is about leadership decisions.
A board that truly serves its community would:
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Evaluate management objectively
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Welcome fresh oversight when problems persist
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Respond directly to homeowners
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Embrace transparency instead of resisting it
Choosing continuity over accountability is a leadership failure, not an operational necessity.
This Is Not in the Best Interest of Our Community
Maintaining the same management relationship, regardless of the company name, benefits only those already in power. It does not benefit homeowners who are seeking answers, fairness, and meaningful change.
Lake Griffin Estates deserves leadership that answers to the community, not leadership that insulates itself.
It’s Time for Change
If you believe our HOA should operate with transparency, accountability, and homeowner involvement, now is the time to act.
We are calling for the recall of our HOA president.
Please review and sign the recall petition here:
👉 https://lakegriffinvoices.com/recall-petition/
Change will not happen unless homeowners demand it. This is that moment.
