“I am pleased to announce that stability and normal operations have been restored within our community.”-Jon Lane, Board President, e-mail to homeowners, 4/30/26
“As many of you know, I believe strongly in transparency and open communication…” -Jon Lane, Board President, e-mail to homeowners, 5/7/26
“Transparency is essential, it's not just a campaign slogan…”-Jon Lane, Board President, e-mail to homeowners, 4/24/26
Ongoing disputes with homeowners. Expenses spiraling beyond budget. Parks and common areas falling into despair.
Is this the "stability" we were promised? Is this what "normal operations" looks like?
Residents deserve leadership that solves problems, maintains our community, and delivers results, not leadership that hides behind empty slogans while problems continue to pile up.
ENOUGH WITH THE EXCUSES. ENOUGH WITH THE EMPTY PROMISES.
If you're unwilling or unable to do the job you were elected to do, STEP ASIDE AND MAKE ROOM FOR SOMEONE WHO WILL.
Our community deserves results, not excuses.
"Mr. Transparent"-Jon Lane, Board President, e-mail to homeowners, 10/17/26
“Our goal is simple: … be good stewards of your Association’s money.”-Jon Lane, Board President, e-mail to homeowners, 9/19/26
How is being grossly over budget "fiscally responsible"? How is prolonging avoidable disputes with residents, and wasting our hard-earned money on legal fees, anything remotely resembling "fiscal responsibility"?
IMAGINATION FARMS DESERVES BETTER
$56,000 in Legal Fees. Unanswered Records Requests. Parks in Disrepair. It's Time for Answers.
What is happening to our community? And more importantly, where are we headed?
We live in a beautiful neighborhood where our homes represent some of our most important investments. Regardless of how much each of us has invested, we all share a common interest: protecting our property values, improving our community, and making Imagination Farms an even more desirable place to live.
Instead, we continue to face disputes, mounting legal expenses, and questions about how decisions are being made.
Every homeowner should be paying attention. Because this is OUR money, OUR homes, and OUR future.
Click on the links below and start asking questions.
Mr. Frugal: But at What Cost?
FIVE BOARD MEMBERS. BUT WHO'S REALLY MAKING THE DECISIONS?
Remember our last election?
Jon Lane didn't just campaign for himself. He encouraged residents to vote for Paul Ganci and Thomas Allen as well.
There's nothing inherently wrong with candidates supporting one another.
But here's why it matters.
Our Board has five members. Three votes control a majority.
If Jon, Paul, and Thomas consistently vote together, what meaningful influence do the other two members, Rhonda Montoya and Brett Gelsomino, have?
And if three directors consistently vote as a bloc, does that give Jon too much influence over our community's decisions?
A Board should consist of five individuals exercising independent judgment—not simply three votes that can be counted on before a discussion even begins.
SOMETHING HAPPENED AT THE SEPTEMBER BOARD MEETING THAT CAUGHT MY ATTENTION.
Rhonda Montoya asked Jon to share all contractor estimates with the entire Board.
Think about that.
Why would a Board member have to ask for something as basic as access to contractor estimates?
And that got me thinking.
If Rhonda had to ask to receive these estimates, WHO WAS APPROVING THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE?
Were decisions being made without all five directors having the opportunity to review the relevant information?
Take the fountain repair, for example.
Who approved that expenditure? Who selected the contractor? Were competing estimates reviewed? Did all five Board members have an opportunity to participate, or was the decision made under authority delegated to someone else?
And most importantly, was the decision made in accordance with our governing documents?
These are questions every homeowner should want answered.
NOW LET'S TALK ABOUT THE HOLIDAY LIGHTS.
Our community recently began installing holiday lights.
I welcome efforts to beautify Imagination Farms. Maintaining an attractive neighborhood is important to protecting our property values.
But who approved the holiday lights?
Were all five Board members consulted? Did they review the cost? Was the decision discussed and approved through the appropriate process?
Or was the decision made without their involvement?
Beautifying our community is important. But following the proper decision-making process is equally important.
The title of Board President does not automatically give someone unlimited authority to make decisions on behalf of the association.
If Jon is making decisions without involving the other directors, we need to examine whether he is acting within the authority granted to him by our governing documents and applicable law.
FIVE DIRECTORS. FIVE INDEPENDENT VOICES. OR ONE CONTROLLING BLOC?
And this brings us back to the election.
If Jon, Paul, and Thomas consistently vote together, regardless of the merits of each issue, that could give Jon substantial influence over our community's direction.
Is that the independent oversight homeowners expected when they elected five directors?
If a reliable three-member voting bloc exists, I believe homeowners should seriously consider whether breaking that pattern and restoring more independent decision-making would better serve the community.
We elected FIVE Board members. We deserve FIVE independent voices.
Not decisions made without appropriate oversight. Not automatic agreement. Not a Board where differing perspectives are merely a formality.
Because the real question isn't whether we like the fountain or the holiday lights.
It's WHO is making decisions with OUR money, WHO is approving them, and WHO is holding those decision-makers accountable.
"MR. TRANSPARENT." WHERE ARE THE RECORDS?
On April 24, 2026, Jon Lane wrote: "Transparency is essential, it's not just a campaign slogan." I couldn't agree more. Jon has also referred to himself as "Mr. Transparent." So let's talk about transparency. Through my attorney, I formally requested access to official association records twice. The result? No documents. No response. Not even an acknowledgment.
Florida Statute § 720.303(5) provides homeowners with the right to inspect association official records, subject to statutory exceptions. This wasn't a request for a favor. It was an exercise of a legal right. I intend to pursue the remedies available under Florida law and share any records that may lawfully be disclosed. Transparency isn't what you call yourself. It's what you demonstrate. Mr. Transparent, where are the documents?
$5,000 BUDGETED. $56,000 SPENT. WHY?
Let that sink in.
Our community budgeted just $5,000 for legal fees this year. Yet we've already spent approximately $56,000.
That's more than ELEVEN TIMES the annual budget!
WHY?
Why are we spending so much of our community's money on attorneys?
Homeowners deserve answers:
- What legal disputes are currently outstanding?
- What settlement opportunities have been considered?
- How much more could these disputes cost?
- Who is authorizing these expenses?
- Are these legal expenses truly in the best interests of our community?
Exceeding the budget by this magnitude demands an explanation.
We should be a community of neighbors, not a community of lawsuits.
Our money should be protecting and improving Imagination Farms—not unnecessarily perpetuating conflicts.
THE SO-CALLED "RECALLED 3" ARE GONE. SO WHY DOES THE TURMOIL CONTINUE?
Since moving into Imagination Farms, I've witnessed ongoing conflict and division. Jon has repeatedly criticized three former Board members, referring to them as the "Recalled 3." Before the election, Jon went as far as sending an email containing a police report involving a former Board member.
Was that really necessary? In my opinion, circulating a neighbor's police report ahead of an election risks shifting attention away from candidates' qualifications and toward personal attacks. Candidates should earn our votes based on their own merits—not by tearing down their neighbors. We may disagree with someone's decisions or question their judgment, but these are our neighbors, not our enemies.
But here's what I find particularly interesting. Those three former Board members are gone. The disputes remain. The legal expenses have soared beyond the budget. And one person who has remained involved in the community's leadership for many years is Jon Lane.
That doesn't make him responsible for every disagreement. But his leadership record deserves the same scrutiny he has directed toward others.
At what point do we stop blaming the people who left and start examining the leadership that remains?
WHAT MOTIVATES SOMEONE TO SERVE ON OUR BOARD?
Is it a genuine desire to serve our community, protect our property values, and represent the interests of all homeowners? Or can the desire to maintain influence and control sometimes become more important than the responsibility to serve?
I believe it's fair to ask whether Jon's leadership decisions consistently reflect what's best for Imagination Farms—or whether preserving his influence has become a priority. I'm not claiming to know his motivations. Only Jon can answer that.
But homeowners have every right to examine the decisions, the results, and the way authority is exercised. Because true leadership isn't about how much power you have. It's about what you accomplish for the people who entrusted you with it.
The Board exists to serve the homeowners. Not the other way around.
Good leadership isn't measured by how many battles you fight.
It's measured by how many problems you solve.
"MR. FRUGAL." BUT AT WHAT COST?
Jon has also referred to himself as "Mr. Frugal."
Being careful with our money is important.
But there's a big difference between FRUGALITY and FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Fiscal responsibility means making smart decisions that protect our community over the long term.
Frugality, taken too far, can mean cutting corners that ultimately cost us more.
Consider the fountain repair.
Was the contractor appropriately licensed and insured? Were multiple estimates considered? Was a warranty provided?
These are questions worth answering before celebrating any savings.
The cheapest option isn't always the smartest option.
And that brings me to something even more concerning.
OUR PARKS. OUR CHILDREN. OUR PRIORITIES.
Have you seen our parks lately?
Yellow caution tape. Areas visibly in need of attention.
Is this really what we should expect from Imagination Farms?
What repairs are needed? When will they be completed? And what precautions are being taken to protect our children?
Here's where I draw the line:
Neglecting necessary repairs to our parks and potentially putting our children at risk in the name of frugality is NOT something to be proud of. IT'S IRRESPONSIBLE!
If repairs are being delayed simply to save money, that is not fiscal responsibility.
That's putting pennies ahead of people.
Our children deserve safe parks. Our homeowners deserve well-maintained amenities. And our community deserves leadership that understands the difference between saving money and protecting value.
Being "Mr. Frugal" means nothing if the savings come at the expense of our community's safety, appearance, or long-term value.
IT'S TIME TO PUT OUR COMMUNITY FIRST.
This isn't about expecting everyone to agree. It's about expecting our Board to be transparent, accountable, fiscally responsible, and willing to work with homeowners.
We should be:
- Encouraging our neighbors to improve their properties—not discouraging them.
- Resolving disagreements constructively—not allowing avoidable conflicts to escalate.
- Investing in our community—not watching legal expenses consume money that could be used for improvements.
- Electing directors who exercise independent judgment and put the interests of Imagination Farms first.
The Board doesn't own Imagination Farms. WE, THE HOMEOWNERS, DO.
We fund the association. We live with its decisions. And we have every right to ask difficult questions.
I encourage everyone to attend Board meetings, review the financial reports, request official records, and hold our elected directors accountable.
It's time to stop accepting slogans and start demanding answers.
It's time to stop pointing fingers and start solving problems.
And it's time to remember that we're neighbors—not enemies.
OUR HOMES ARE TOO VALUABLE. OUR FAMILIES ARE TOO IMPORTANT. AND OUR COMMUNITY DESERVES BETTER.
Our vote gives us the power to shape the future of Imagination Farms and demand the accountability, transparency, and leadership our community deserves.