Readers’ Choice Awards Spotlight

Published August 2021

     Editor’s Note: FLCAJ would like to congratulate these three outstanding 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards winners! (For a full list of RCA winners, please read the March 2021 issue or visit www.fcapgroup.com/flcaj/readers-choice/.

Castle Group

Diamond Level Winner—Management
(Winner 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 & 2014)

     Castle Group is the premier choice for property management, specializing in serving the finest residential communities. The company’s philosophy is an unwavering focus on the resident’s experience; at Castle it is called Royal Service^®. Castle is owned by CPAs who oversee a powerful combination of incredible people, streamlined systems, and advanced technology. Since no two properties are identical, Castle has created a menu of services that allows customers to create a solution that fits their needs. Castle does not manage an exceptional number of communities, just a number of exceptional ones.

     For more information on Castle Group, call (844) 815-5321 or visit www.castlegroup.com.

Allied Property Group

Platinum Level Winner—Management
(Winner 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 & 2014)

     Allied Property Group is a full-service property management firm providing service throughout Florida since 2003.  

     Allied excels in assisting boards of directors in addressing all of their short- and long-term challenges. These challenges include both routine matters as well as the unexpected. Routine challenges can include controlling expenditures, optimizing budgets, and increasing property values all while enhancing the community experience. While unexpected, challenges can range from hurricane preparedness and recovery to emergencies that can have an adverse impact on the association’s or unit owner’s property. 

     While most large management companies struggle with their ability to make important decisions that could negatively impact associations, at Allied our experienced and empowered staff routinely assist associations in facing and conquering these challenges.   

     The Allied team consists of licensed managers with extensive industry experience, a dedicated team of property accountants, a well-trained and friendly customer service staff, and technology offerings which help both our team and the associations we serve to succeed. Our team guides and assists the boards we serve closely to ensure efficient, productive meetings while providing comprehensive and easy-to-understand financial and management reports.  

     Working together with our customers, Allied has the tools and experience needed to assist boards in making the decisions that best serve their associations. At Allied, our continued success can easily be attributed to our integrity and constant customer obsession that we take into consideration in everything we do. 

     For more information on Allied Property Group, call (305) 232-1579 or visit www.alliedpropertygroup.net.

Absolute Patio Furniture Restoration

Gold Level Winner—Pools, Lakes & Parks
(Winner 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 & 2015)

     Absolute Patio Furniture (through its subsidiary, Mi-Lor Casual) has been in the business of manufacturing commercial and residential outdoor furniture since 1984. Our collection of new furniture includes sling furniture, strap furniture, beach beds, umbrellas, tables, hand sanitizer stands, accessories, and more. We offer a wide variety of frame and fabric options, so browse our selection and customize a perfect new addition for your property. Absolute Patio Furniture has proudly served South Florida and the Caribbean for 35-plus years. Our customer base includes commercial and residential properties (homes, apartment complexes, condominium communities, homeowner associations, hotels, theme parks, water theme parks, and resorts).

     In addition to manufacturing our own furniture, Absolute Patio Furniture also offers patio furniture restoration services, which include powder-coating frames and installing slings, vinyl straps, and cushions. Our dedicated patio furniture restoration division services hotels, country clubs, HOAs, and private homeowners. Our restoration process takes place in our 30,000 square foot facility in Pompano Beach, FL—our process involves sandblasting, chemical pretreatment, and two-stage powder coating systems. We offer sling replacement, strapping services, and cushion /pillow replacement using Sunbrella Fabrics. We are certified warranty refinishers for some of the largest furniture manufacturers in the country and are certified by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA). If you’re not in the market for brand new furniture, let Absolute Patio refinish your furniture, transform your outdoors, and save you money—your old patio furniture will be transformed and look brand new! 

     Visit our website www.absolutepatiofurniture.com.  For a quote call (954) 917-2715 ext. 204 or email tammy@absolutepowdercoat.com.