In a recent email, Shawn Martin, a director and whistleblower at Omega Villas, shared a detailed recap of critical moments captured in board meeting videos that highlight a troubling pattern of influence and control within the community. This summary outlines the key points raised by Martin regarding the actions of Board President Patty Sabates and the involvement of attorney Rhonda Hollander’s firm.
Key Highlights from the Email
1. President Patty’s Control Tactics
- Martin identifies several instances from board meetings that illustrate how Patty Sabates has consolidated control over Omega Villas. Key moments include:
- 10/24/23 Board Meeting — Board confronted about City of Plantation fines & liens. Attorneys show up by the next December 2023 meeting.
Watch Clip - 3/19/24 Election Meeting — Annual officer election ensuring Patty & Blaire’s bloc (5 supporting owners) re-elected board members over 2 minority owners. Brought Atty Hollander in to ensure rogue Board’s election and Officer Appointments!
Watch Clip - 3/19/24 Community Protest — Attorney discussion during the election meeting.
Watch Clip - 1/30/24 Board Meeting — Attorney advising on 40-Year Recert compliance issues and fines, including directing residents to relocate and laying groundwork for board defense strategies:
- Discussion with Mayor on compliance: Watch Clip
- Fine reduction & board defense: Watch Clip
- Residents relocation advice: Watch Clip Regentrification due to corruption?
- 1/30/24 Board Meeting — Discussion on window system replacements and confronting Board about prior notification regarding 40-Year Recert (2005–2006).
Watch Clip - 1/30/24 Board Meeting — Attorney discussing fines & unit owner comments.
Watch Clip - 5/21/24 Omega Villas Board Meeting — Police discussion & attempted removal of a board member (potentially illegal).
Watch Clip - 3/25/25 BOD Annual Election — Patty failed to ensure a legitimate board; rogue board members nominate each other as officers.
Watch Clip - 10/28/25 Board Meeting — Board explains why whistleblower (BOD member) could not attend legal committee meeting.
Watch Clip
- 10/24/23 Board Meeting — Board confronted about City of Plantation fines & liens. Attorneys show up by the next December 2023 meeting.
2. Concerns Over Financial Management
- Martin highlights ongoing financial issues within Omega Villas, including:
- The potential for excessive legal costs, with projections indicating over $125,000 in legal fees for 2025 alone.
- A proposed construction assessment of over $175,000 for 2026, raising alarms about the community’s financial sustainability.
- Lack of transparency surrounding budgetary decisions, which have often been cloaked in legal and security justifications.
3. Owner Retaliation and Governance Issues
- A recent email exchange between an owner and Board members illustrates a pattern of retaliatory behavior. When the owner raised legitimate budget concerns, Board leadership responded defensively, framing the inquiry as “divisive” rather than addressing the issues substantively.
- This pattern of silencing dissent aligns with long-documented tactics used by the Board to control narratives and suppress owner oversight.
4. Documentation and Evidence Collection
- Martin emphasizes the importance of preserving evidence, including video clips from meetings and attached documents that detail governance patterns, financial analyses, and instances of retaliation. He urges oversight authorities to review this evidence and take action.
5. Call to Action
- Martin requests immediate action from oversight authorities, media, and advocacy groups. He insists on the necessity of investigating potential violations of Florida condominium statutes, misuse of funds, and the ongoing retaliation against owners who seek transparency.
- He encourages all involved to download and securely preserve all related evidence, underscoring the urgency of addressing these issues.
Conclusion
Shawn Martin’s email serves as a critical reminder of the ongoing challenges facing the Omega Villas community. His detailed documentation of board actions and responses highlights a broader trend of governance issues that threaten the well-being of residents and the integrity of the association. As the situation develops, it is essential for oversight authorities and community members to remain vigilant and demand accountability.
And this leads us to this series of Exhibits which is all about the Money:
- Omega Villas 5 Year Maintenance & Special Assessment Fees Outlook – Long-term projections showing how assessments and maintenance fees have been structured and applied over the past five years.
- Omega Villas 2026 Budget Study – A detailed analysis of projected expenses, reserve requirements, and funding gaps for 2026.
- Omega Villas 2026 Proposed Budget – BOD Meeting (November 18, 2025) – Official proposed budget reviewed and voted on by the board, highlighting areas of discretionary spending, reserve allocations, and assessment planning. Highlights owner issues in affordability and attacks from President Ken Aker, former President to insure spending continues for security and legal.These exhibits provide critical context for understanding the financial decisions and potential liabilities that have influenced board actions and the ongoing disputes.
Evidence Package (attached / linked) — Please review immediately
Key Exhibits & Linked Attachments:
- The Omega Villas Case Study — Overarching Theory of Systemic Failure, Manipulation, and Control (2005–2025)
- Exhibit CC — Eighteen Years of Governance Patterns – The Omega Villas Board Minutes & Financial Analyses (2005–2023) — master analysis of minutes, ledgers, and vendor continuity.
- OMEGA VILLAS LEADERSHIP IN ACTION
- Exhibit X — Video Documentation of Behavior Patterns
- Omega Villas 2026 Proposed Budget – BOD Meeting (November 18, 2025)
- Omega Villas 2026 Budget Study
- Omega Villas 5 Year Maintenance & Special Assessment Fees Outlook
- Exhibit O — DBPR Financial Oversight Failures & Accounting Irregularities
- Exhibit R — Possible Collusion & Influence Patterns Among Omega Villas Board, Legal Counsel, and Contractors
- Exhibit Q2 — Austro Construction: Destruction & Harassment Events
- Exhibit L2 — Attorney Rhonda Hollander: Documented Communications & Proceedings (2023–2025)
- Omega Villas Board Minutes (2005–2008) — Part 1 of the City Fines & Governance Study (2005–2025)
- Omega Villas Board Minutes (2010–2014) — Part 2 of the City Fines & Governance Study (2005–2023)
- Omega Villas Board Minutes (2018–2023, Pre–40-Year Recertification Construction) — Part 3 of the City Fines & Governance Study (2005–2025)
- Linked-Attachment-PDFs to be included:
Omega Villas Condo Assoc. Case Files – – Links
- The Omega Villas Case Study — Overarching Theory of Systemic Failure, Manipulation, and Control (2005–2025)
- The Land Grab Theory — When Construction Turns Into Control
Exhibit L — Government Correspondence Timeline & Systemic Oversight Breakdown Overview- Omega Villas Story Vs Fraud in Documented Florida COA Cases
- RICO Type Email Escalations — March 2025 → October 2025
- Bank Accountability & Intervention Blueprint
- Omega Villas Condo Rules & Regs (mid-2024 To 2025): Weaponized Control, Legal Overreach & Owner Suppression
- OMEGA VILLAS LEADERSHIP IN ACTION
- Additional Videos Exhibit for Omega Villas Website
- Omega Villas 5 Year Maintenance & Special Assessment Fees Outlook
- Omega Villas 2026 Budget Study
- Omega Villas 2026 Proposed Budget – BOD Meeting (November 18, 2025)
- Omega Villas Board Minutes (2005–2008) — Part 1 of the City Fines & Governance Study (2005–2025)
- Omega Villas Board Minutes (2010–2014) — Part 2 of the City Fines & Governance Study (2005–2023)
- Omega Villas Board Minutes (2018–2023, Pre–40-Year Recertification Construction) — Part 3 of the City Fines & Governance Study (2005–2025)
RICO Type Exhibits – – Links
- Exhibit G — Timeline of Access Requests and Retaliatory Context
- Exhibit G-2 — SLAPP Suit, Statutory Violations, and RICO Considerations
- Exhibit L — Government Correspondence Timeline & Systemic Oversight Breakdown Overview
- Exhibit L2 — Attorney Rhonda Hollander: Documented Communications & Proceedings (2023–2025)
- Exhibit O — DBPR Financial Oversight Failures & Accounting Irregularities
- Exhibit Q — Contract Review: Austro Contract vs. Reality
- Exhibit Q2 — Austro Construction: Destruction & Harassment Events
- Exhibit R — Possible Collusion & Influence Patterns Among Omega Villas Board, Legal Counsel, and Contractors
- Exhibit S — Historic Neglect & Oversight Failures (2007–2025)
- Exhibit S-3 — Electrical Scope Deviation & Permit Misrepresentation (2008 Case CE08-03180)
- Exhibit S-4 — Gould Roofing Company, Inc. Complaint Evidence (2008)
- Exhibit T – Unauthorized Furring Strips & Missing Insulation at Omega Villas
- Exhibit T2 – Furring Strip Drainage Path Concerns & Potential Implications at Omega Villas
- Exhibit U – Pattern of Off-Duty Police Involvement & Misuse of Law Enforcement at Omega Villas
- Exhibit V — Citation and Enforcement History (2007–2025)
- Exhibit X — Video Documentation of Behavior Patterns
- Exhibit AA — Documented Allegations of Legal Violations by Omega Villas Condominium Association and Associated Vendors
- Exhibit AA3 — Legal Action & Foreclosure Pattern Summary (2018–2025)
- (NOTE: Exhibit AA3 is a downloadable file link that will download upon clicking it.)
- Exhibit BB — Legal Spend & Recall Suppression (2007-2011)
- Exhibit CC — Eighteen Years of Governance Patterns – The Omega Villas Board Minutes & Financial Analyses (2005–2023)
10.28.25 – Board Meeting Confrontation (Video Evidence)
Recorded pre-meeting verbal confrontation initiated by Board President Patty Sabates and Treasurer Blaire Lapides in the presence of law enforcement.
This incident occurred after the Board had been formally notified of the owner’s medical condition and represents a continuation of retaliatory behavior despite notice. Link: Arbitration Motion via Fax & Hollander copy via Mail 11.6.25
Cross-References: Exhibit L2 (Retaliation Timeline), Exhibit U (Police Involvement), Exhibit X (Video Archive). Related Legal Framework: F.S. §760.37; 42 U.S.C. §3617 (Fair Housing & Disability Retaliation Protections).
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