Purpose of this page

Many homeowners are not involved in day-to-day HOA governance and reasonably rely on the Board of Directors to act independently, transparently, and in compliance with Florida law.

This page documents a conflict-of-interest issue involving a sitting Board officer, using:

• official disclosures
• written Board and management communications
• former Board member testimony
• available Association records

This page is intended to inform homeowners and preserve records, not to allege criminal conduct or assign personal motives.

Individuals and relationships

Carla Sapp, 1st Vice President
Ron Sapp, Club Manager – Carla’s Husband
Danny Brewer, Maintenance Contractor – Carla’s Brother

Record Status: Documented (Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form dated February 27, 2025)

Background history
According to long-term Indian Hammock residents:
Ron Sapp and Danny Brewer worked for Indian Hammock for decades, primarily in maintenance and handyman roles.
Danny Brewer’s father served as the first maintenance supervisor in Indian Hammock.
Danny Brewer “retired” about two years ago and returned the following day as a contract maintenance provider, performing substantially similar services.

Longevity and familiarity do not remove conflict-of-interest requirements once a related individual becomes a Board officer.

Record Status: Resident testimony / historical context

Association Manager selection facts

• Ron Sapp obtained a Community Association Manager (CAM) license approximately five years ago.
• He had no prior experience serving as a property manager before being selected as the Indian Hammock Manager.
• His CAM license was inactive and later reactivated prior to assuming the role.

Record Status: Public licensing records / undisputed timeline

Documented conflict disclosure

On February 27, 2025, Carla R. Sapp signed a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form identifying:

• “Ron Sapp – Indian Hammock employee – Husband”
• “Danny Brewer – Indian Hammock employee – Brother”

This confirms that the familial relationships were known and disclosed in writing.

Record Status: Documented

Florida Statute §720.303(12)
What the Law Requires — and What the Records Show

Florida law requires a documented process, not assumptions.

1️⃣ Disclosure in Official Board Meeting Minutes

Requirement:
The conflict must be disclosed during an official Board meeting and entered into the official meeting minutes before approval of the transaction.

What the records show:
There is no record in the official Board meeting minutes documenting disclosure of the spousal or sibling relationships in connection with the Club’s Manager or Maintenance Contractor positions.

Record Status: Not documented in meeting minutes

2️⃣ Non-Participation by the Interested Director

Requirement:
The interested director must not participate in discussions, deliberations, influencing, or voting.

What is known:
It is presumed that Carla Sapp did not vote on the appointment of her husband or brother, if a formal vote occurred.

What is not documented:
There is no clear record of continuous recusal, abstention, or absence from all deliberations.

Record Status: Unknown / not documented

3️⃣ Independent Approval Safeguards

Requirement:
Approval must occur through independent safeguards, such as:

• competitive bids
• approval by only non-interested directors
• membership ratification.

What the records show:

• An email announcing the decision was sent to the general membership, stating that:
  • There were other applicants
  • “The most suitable applicant was chosen.”
• Membership was not informed of:
  • other applicants identities
  • evaluation criterias
  • comparative documentation.
• Membership was not asked to ratify the decision.
• No documentation has been produced showing competitive bids or comparative evaluations.

Record Status: Notification documented / approval safeguards not documented

Manager compliance warning email (March 6, 2025)

On March 6, 2025, while serving as the Club’s Manager, Matt Dorriety sent an email to the 2025 Board of Directors reminding them of statutory meeting-notice requirements. In that email, Mr. Dorriety stated in part:

“Please remember that Florida Statute 720 now requires that all meetings be noticed on the website as well as at the board by the mailboxes.

This includes all meetings, including legal and personnel meetings. Those can be closed meetings but 720 still requires that they be noticed 48 hours ahead. Emergency meetings are the only meetings that are excluded from the notice requirements.”

Record Status: Documented email from Association Manager to Board dated March 6, 2025

Clarification regarding the departure of the prior Association Manager

Written Board communication

On February 28, 2025, an email titled “From the President” was sent to the community by Barbara Roberts, President, stating:

• “As you know or have heard, our Manager Matt Dorriety has resigned.”
• “The search committee has been formed, and during the transition between Managers, the Board of Directors have appointed Ron Sapp as Acting Manager.”
• “Ron holds an HOA CAM license and has kept up with his continuing education.”
• “Matt will still have work until our new manager is found.”

The email concluded by wishing Mr. Dorriety well.

Record Status: Documented community email dated February 28, 2025

Former Board President’s testimony

The former President of the Board of Directors provided the following clarification:

• Matt Dorriety submitted a letter of resignation.
• Shortly thereafter:
  • He was informed that his services were no longer needed
  • He was driven home by Board representatives.
• The subsequent email from Barbara Roberts was sent to clarify community rumors that Mr. Dorriety had been fired, stating instead that he had resigned.

Record Status: Former Board President testimony (first-hand account)

Why this context matters

Regardless of whether the departure is characterized as a resignation or termination, the following undisputed process facts remain:

• Membership received no advance notice of the manager’s departure.
• No explanation of cause or circumstances was provided beyond a post-event email.
• The prior 2024 manager search involved a documented, member-visible review, while the 2025 transition did not.
• Ron Sapp, the husband of a sitting Board officer, was appointed Acting Manager immediately following the departure.
• Required conflict-of-interest safeguards are not documented in the official Board meeting minutes.

This page does not assert motive or intent. It documents timing, disclosure, and record gaps for homeowner review.

Manager transition timeline (summary)

2024
• Manager search conducted with documentation and member visibility
• Matt Dorriety hired

Early 2025
• Manager emails Board regarding statutory meeting-notice requirements

Shortly thereafter
• Manager resigns and is immediately removed from duties

February 28, 2025
• Board announces resignation and appoints Ron Sapp as Acting Manager

February 27, 2025
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form signed by 1st Vice President

Key takeaway

Florida law manages conflicts of interest through documented safeguards.
When disclosures, recusals, and independent approvals do not appear in the official records, compliance cannot be presumed.

Disclaimer

This page documents governance issues using official records, written communications, and testimony from former fiduciaries. It does not allege criminal conduct and encourages independent review of Association records and Florida law.

Transparency update note

This page has been updated to clarify facts, reconcile testimony with written records, and distinguish between documented information, testimony, and unknowns. Accuracy and transparency are prioritized so homeowners can rely on the information presented.

And as for the previous Manager’s “Resignation”, see the following and decide: