Welcome to the Seven Isles Homeowners Association
The Seven Isles Homeowners Association, Inc. is a non-profit corporation whose sole purpose is to promote the security of the Seven Isles Community.
Voluntary contributions of $400.00 per quarter pays for around the clock security, Fort Lauderdale police patrol, up keep of the security guardhouse, patrol vehicle, and general improvements to the Seven Isles community. The number of hours of active duty security varies with the number of residents who contribute each quarter.
Our security officers patrol the streets at various times of the day and night while not manning the guardhouse. This method has proven to deter as well as detect criminal activity. State of the art video surveillance cameras located at the singular entrance/exit of Seven Isles record all vehicular and pedestrian traffic entering the community. Although our security guards are not a substitute for the police (who should be called first in an emergency or to report crimes), their mere presence will send criminals elsewhere, making the Seven Isles community – historically speaking – the safest community in Fort Lauderdale!
Are you a new resident of the Seven Isles community? We certainly hope that you will join our association so that we can maintain the safety, property values and our general quality of life. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, and welcome to Seven Isles!
A message from our Mayor
New role for old courthouse — downtown charter school?
Happy New Year 2026! I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season, so let us all look forward to a healthy and prosperous year ahead.
Fort Lauderdale continues to work has been working deliberately — and successfully — to build a bright future for our city.
We’ve expanded entertainment and recreational opportunities. We’ve created a vibrant downtown. We’ve invested heavily in resilient infrastructure and improved public safety. Now, I’d like for us to explore another opportunity — one that will help prepare our children for the fast-changing business world they will face as adults.
I’d like the city to consider a partnership to create a charter school downtown, a charter school that would focus on teaching AI skills to students from kindergarten through high school.
AI is already bringing about revolutionary changes in society and business. Not only can we ensure that our children are well-prepared to enter a business world where AI is center stage, but such a school would strengthen our local economy as well. Fort Lauderdale could become a national leader in educating for the future.
Earlier this month, I raised the idea with the rest of the City Commission during our annual goal-setting retreat. And, I have the perfect idea of where to locate it.
In a few years, when the new federal courthouse opens, the current facility downtown will become available. The federal government has asked the city if it has any uses for the property as it considers the building’s disposition.
It is a rare moment to think boldly about how a prominent civic site can continue serving the public good — this time by investing directly in education, innovation and workforce readiness.
In my State of the City speech in 2023, I initially raised the idea that the city should consider creating a charter school. I did so because we often hear both parents and businesses say they wish there could be better options for students and ask if there is any way the city could help improve the quality of education.
My idea then was that Fort Lauderdale should follow Pembroke Pines lead. That city — the second largest in the county — has operated a successful charter school system separate from the Broward County School District for decades.
My thoughts about this concept have refined since as AI has become more and more integrated into business and daily life.
Are you going out of town?
Want additional security on your property? One of the benefits of being an active member of the HOA is getting additional security monitoring on your property while you are out of town. Please click on the button below to complete our “Watch Order” form and we will advise Sig9 Global Security accordingly. Not a member? Please join us and become a member today.
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Donna Zalter Talks Real Estate – MarchI am sure that most of you have already heard about the TURNING POINT FOR FLORIDA TAX HOMESTEAD POLICY, but in case your week was as crazy busy as mine, I will share the details and the implications of the policy with you now. The details are factual. The implications are my own thoughts as a REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL:) This week, the Florida House passed House Joint Resolution 203 (HJR 203). This constitutional […]
Can the Executor of a Will Also Be a Beneficiary in Florida?Your parent passes away and names your oldest sibling as executor. That same sibling also inherits a significant portion of the estate. The other siblings start asking questions. Can one person really wear both hats? Is this even legal? The short answer: yes. Florida law allows the same person to serve as personal representative and receive an inheritance from the estate. This arrangement happens frequently and makes practical sense in many families. But the dual role creates responsibilities and potential tensions that everyone involved should understand. […]- Donna Zalter Talks Real Estate – FebruaryRecently I was at a listing appointment with a snowbird who was interested in selling her condo for personal reasons. It was a gloriously sunny day. The condo sits directly on the sand with expansive views to the ocean. She was loving her winter stay. We started to discuss pricing. And of course, because she was feeling the Florida love, her seller’s motivation was reduced and her pricing suggestion was truly aspirational. We have […]
Charity Corner
At PURRR, we are more than a cat rescue – we are a passionate team of cat lovers on a mission to create a better future for cats and their human companions. Founded in 2018, we’ve been tirelessly working to provide a safe haven for cats in need and to promote responsible pet ownership within our community. Our dedicated team, along with our volunteers, bring a wealth of experience and compassion to everything we do. From adoptions, to our spay + neuter services, every aspect of our organization is driven by a deep love for cats and a commitment to their well-being.
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