ATLANTIC PACIFIC CORPORATE NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2022
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Michael Allen
The Atlantic Memorial
Assistant Manager
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Jordany Aquino
The Atlantic Ashford
Property Manager
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Francisco Arzola
The Atlantic Memorial
Maintenance Technician
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Jose Benavides
The Atlantic Grand Oaks
Maintenance Technician
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Walter Benitez-Alvarez
The Atlantic Ashford
Maintenance Supervisor
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Eder Cerrin
Sutton Place
Maintenance Technician
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Pedro Colindres
Kensington Manor
Porter
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Tommy Dare
The Barons
Porter
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Omar Flores
Seagrape
Maintenance Supervisor
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Andrea Garcia
The Atlantic Grand Oaks
Assistant Manager
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Olga Garcia
7 Avenue Transit Village
Property Manager
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Joshua Hampton
Langwick Senior Residences
Groundskeeper
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Mea Jackson
Northside Transit II
Housekeeper
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Tyler James
Corporate Office
Financial Analyst
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Christina Johnson
The Atlantic Memorial
Leasing Consultant
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Calvin Jones
The Atlantic Howell Station
Maintenance Supervisor
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Leandro Juarez
The Atlantic Grand Oaks
Maintenance Supervisor
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Fredis Lazo
The Barons
Maintenance Technician
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Terence Lowery
Harris Bridge
Maintenance Technician
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Tiana Marshburn
The Flats @ 55 Twelve
Assistant Manager
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Mario Martinez
The Atlantic Memorial
Porter
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Milagros Medrano
A|P Communities
Development Accountant
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Joel Montanez
The Barons
Maintenance Technician
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Samuel Payne
ThinkEast Apartments
Maintenance Supervisor
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Stephanie Payne
The Atlantic Howell Station
Property Manager
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Amanda Perry
The Atlantic Memorial
Property Manager
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Brittany Salas
Boca Colony
Leasing Specialist
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Kelvin Tate
Corporate Office
Maintenance Technician
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Luis Varea
Amber Gardens
Maintenance Supervisor
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Ashley Washington
Terraces at Arboretum
Property Manager
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Charles Weeks
Franciscan of Arlington
Porter
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Shawna Welch
The Atlantic Howell Station
Assistant Manager
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A|P NEWS PROGRESS AT BLOCK 45: PROJECT SUBMITTED TO FAA, WITH 2023 CRANE INSTALLATION will be 395 feet above ground, or 404 feet above sea level. A separate January 20 filing lists two tower crane heights: One at 450 feet above ground, and another at 302 feet above ground. The work schedule for the crane is estimated to begin in April 2023, and run through May 2025. Atlantic Pacific Communities won the right to develop the project on the county owned site in 2019. In 2020, the developer secured water and sewer utilities for the project, with the following uses:
There’s finally some recent development activity on the Block 45 project planned in Overtown. Records show that the developer submitted plans to the Federal Aviation Administration, requesting approval for both the permanent height of the tower, and two temporary construction cranes. According to a January 31 filing, the proposed permanent height of Block 45 03 APRIL 2022
• 616 apartments • 12,473 square feet of retail • 12,473 square feet of full service restaurant Records show that a construction permit application was initiated with the city of Miami last month, but remains incomplete and has still not been fully submitted. Bermello Ajamil is the architect. SOURCE: WWW.THENEXTMIAMI.COM/PROGRESS-ATBLOCK-45-PROJECT-SUBMITTED-TO-FAA-WITH-2023-CRANEINSTALLATION/ POSTED ON FEBRUARY 9, 2022 BY THE NEXT MIAMI
Six Tips for Successful Spring Cleaning The flowers are blooming, the birds are serenading, and the house still feels like it's stuck with winter blues. Spring cleaning is a tradition that allows us to freshen up our homes and get a head start on the oftenhectic seasons of spring and summer. It can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Here are six spring cleaning tips to get you started. • 1 • Clean Room by Room Approaching your house room by room is the most effective way to deep clean it. Create cleaning checklists for each room to help you get organized and to remind you of the areas that need extra attention. Feel free to skip the areas that have been cleaned recently and focus on the parts of your home that were largely neglected over the winter. • 2 • Organize and Clear the Clutter One of the biggest parts of spring cleaning is often getting rid of clutter. A systematic four-step approach can be helpful for this. Identify problem areas, analyze reasons for the clutter, determine solutions, and implement them. Sorting your belongings into four categories—trash, give away, store, or put away—can also be effective as you go through the spring-cleaning process. Move the clutter out as soon as possible, whether it's bringing a donation box to a charity or planning a yard sale. • 3 • Get the Household Involved Make spring cleaning a household endeavor. Even young children can be excellent helpers.
Assign age-appropriate chores, so everyone feels included. Try throwing on some music as you all clean or establishing a household reward as an incentive to get the work done. • 4 • Tackle the Seasonal Chores Many chores need to be done seasonally, especially in preparation for warmer weather. So, incorporate them into your spring-cleaning routine to get them out of the way early. For instance, tackle outdoor chores, such as cleaning the grill, patio, and outsides of windows, as soon as the weather warms up. Also, store winter clothing, bedding, decor, and other items. And pull out your spring items to give your home a refreshed look. • 5 • Keep Cleaning Products to a Minimum If you need to shop for new cleaning products for spring cleaning, keep your items to a minimum. Myriad cleaning supplies can create unnecessary clutter, and you probably don't need all of them to keep your home fresh and clean. Opt for a good all-purpose cleaner and microfiber cloths. Those items will cover the majority of surfaces in your home. Then, purchase other specialty cleaning supplies only as needed. • 6 • Establish New Cleaning Habits A thorough spring cleaning that covers the whole house is a great opportunity to establish ongoing cleaning habits, which can make the next spring cleaning even easier. For instance, don't try to do all your spring cleaning in one day or even one weekend. Instead, tackle items on your springcleaning to-do list for just 15 minutes each day. That will help to get you in the habit of tidying up for 10 to 15 minutes per day even after you're done with your spring cleaning tasks. A|P NEWSLETTER 04
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A: The Power of a Positive Team by John Gordon explores different practices about what it takes to build an effective team. He also highlights how teams can overcome negativity through communication, connection, commitment, and performance. B: Spring season is upon us, which means pollen will be on the rise. Here are a few tips to help with seasonal allergies: www.moremd.net/blog/5-tips-for-controlling-seasonal-allergies C: If you are a fan of hand writing notes but also want to save them digitally, then Rocketbook is a must-have. This dynamic note taking device allows you to simply upload your handwritten notes to popular cloud services like Google Drive.
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PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT
NORTHSIDE TRANSIT VILLAGE II GRAND OPENING On February 22, Northside Transit Village II held its grand opening on the heels of announcing it reached 100% capacity. The property is a new construction high-rise residential building with 180 affordable housing rental units for senior residents. On-site amenities include a fitness center, business center, playground, and open courtyard. It is also conveniently located adjacent to the Northside Transit Metrorail Station and walking distance to a Walmart and Gwen Cherry Park for more amenities, exercise, and entertainment. Check out some photos from the exciting grand opening ceremony.
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TECH TALK
RETRIEVING RECEIVERS with Sergio Gordillo, Leabert Henry & Michael Hanna
One of the most widely used innovations in the modern workplace is the addition of wireless capability to most of our PC peripherals.
regardless if the mouse or keyboard itself is still in perfect working condition, which can be a frustrating undertaking if you have a specialized mouse.
Between removing desk clutter and making it easier to fit your workspace together, having an option for a wireless mouse and keyboard keeps many of us productive and happily working in any workspace.
There may be another solution!
However, by adding another part to the mouse in a receiver (and in some cases for both your mouse and your keyboard) adds the risk of losing one of these parts. The receiver is so small that they can be very easily misplaced, leaving you with an oddly shaped paperweight and the inability to work properly. In most cases, the next step is to simply purchase a new one — 07 APRIL 2022
Depending on the brand of equipment you have (such as Logitech or Dell), many companies make wireless receiver pairing software that is free to download and use. Couple that with a compatible receiver that you may have or purchasing a universal receiver from the manufacturer of the mouse you can use this software to pair the mouse with the receiver, which may be a cheaper solution than purchasing an entirely new device. Hopefully, this helps you keep your trusted and reliable device in service for a little while longer.
Since we ‘CARROT’ about you, here’s a simple and delicious carrot cake recipe to try at home.
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Ingredients: • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 cups granulated sugar • 1 ½ tsp baking soda • 2 tsp baking powder • 1 tsp salt • 2 tsp cinnamon • 2 cups peeled, finely grated carrots or use baby carrots • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten • ¾ cup applesauce, unsweetened • ¾ cup canola oil • 8 oz can of crushed pineapple, lightly drained • ½ cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
ca Directions: Preheat oven to 325°. Grease, flour, and line with parchment or wax paper (3) 9-inch round cake pans, or lightly grease and flour a 9x13 cake pan. Then sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl stir together carrots, eggs, oil, nuts, and pineapple. Then, stir them into dry ingredients until mixture is well combined. **Hand mix only, do not use an electric mixture or it will make the cake dry. **
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes if using the rectangular pan, until a cake tester or knife comes out clean. The cake will just begin to pull away from the edges of the pan. If using round pans, cool 10 mins before inverting onto cake racks. If you plan to serve cake directly out of the rectangular pan, cool completely in the pan. For the full recipe, including the frosting visit: www.justapinch.com/ recipes/dessert/cake/addictivecarrot-cake.html A|P NEWSLETTER 08
Coloring is a great strategy for relaxing and increasing one’s creativity. With April being Stress Awareness Month, tap into your inner artist by coloring the picture below. Submit your entry by the 15th of this month to be entered into a drawing for a $25 e-Gift Card. EMAIL: newsletter@apcompanies.com
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