Improving the Lives of Young Children and Families Earned Inlet Condominium Association Recognition

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. - April 24, 2013 - PRLog -- Improving the Lives of Young Children and Families Earned Inlet Condominium Association Recognition

(April 24, 2013—New Smyrna Beach, FL)  

Inlet Condominium Association, located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida gained the respected honor of being named the 2013 small community winner for the Civic Volunteerism and Advocacy Award, in the highly competitive Florida Communities of Excellence Competition, on April 5, 2013. While three small communities were named finalists in the Civic Volunteerism and Advocacy division, Inlet Condos was dubbed the worthy winner, because of its community involvement in local non-profit organization, Chisolm Head Start program.  

The Head Start program started in 1965, and today is a national organization in nearly every county in the U.S. The program is focused on providing children, ages three to five (and sometimes younger) and their families of low-income, with the proper tools for success in life. These essentials include educational activities, free medical and dental care, healthy meals and snacks, a safe place to play, and for the children aided by Inlet Condominium Association, a proper holiday. The Christmas program has been in action since 2000 and starts during in November. Donations of money and/or gifts are collected from the people of Inlet Condos and a community-wide wrapping party in the clubhouse is held. These donations are directly addressed and given to the deprived children and families by Santa Clause (Mr. Dick Taylor of the Inlet Condominium) during a cheerful Christmas party at school. Sometimes these are the only gifts the children receive for Christmas. The monetary funds donated are dedicated to families with special needs, such as food or children with disabilities, and trips for the children. Approximately 70 Inlet owners participated in the program, during 2012.

Linda Armstrong, the Sentry Management Community Manager of Inlet Condominium Association said, “This program is something that really warms your heart. The selflessness and dedication this community devotes to the children and families of Head Start, especially through their Christmas program, is inspiring. Seeing the direct impact of the near $6,000 the community was able to contribute in 2012, absolutely changed lives. I cannot think of a more deserving association for the distinction of the Communities of Excellence Award in Civic Volunteerism and Advocacy.”

Inlet Condominium in New Smyrna Beach, Florida is a luxurious ocean front condominium, located on Central Florida’s east cost. Offering one to three-bedroom units, the 124 units span 20 stories and provide a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean. Covering 65 acres of the exclusive Minorca community, the Inlet offers access to 13.2 miles of sandy beaches and 24 miles of Canaveral Seashore Park coastline.  The elegantly appointed Minorca Clubhouse features a sizeable, heated pool and spa, in addition to a well-equipped fitness center, community facilities and sauna. Adjoining the complex is the 220 acre Smyrna Dunes Park, which offers over four miles of walkways and beach trails to walk or jog through the sand or wooden pathways.

Sentry’s Volusia office is located 4188 S. Atlantic Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169.To contact this office, call 386-423-7796 or visit online at NewSmyrna.Sentrymgt.com.

Sentry Management is a full-service community management company. Sentry’s business is the day-to-day operation of communities, homeowner associations and condominiums. Sentry is accredited as an AMO® (Accredited Management Organization) by the Institute of Real Estate Management, providing independent evaluation that Sentry has one of the highest operating and financial standards in the industry. Sentry operates in dozens of localities in Florida, Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

For more information (Press Only) contact: James W. Hart, President at (407) 788-6700 or jwh@sentrymgt.com