Ocean Drive Promenade Community Inc

08/28/2026

WE DID IT — MORE THAN 1,000 SUPPORTERS! 🎉

Our petition to protect the Art Deco Historic District from the proposed high-rise tower at 1501 Collins Avenue has now reached 1,003 signatures.

When I began this fight last winter, I wanted to make sure our community’s voice would be heard. Today, more than 1,000 people have sent a clear message: Miami Beach’s historic architecture, unique character, and Art Deco heritage deserve to be protected.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who signed, shared, spoke up, and supported this effort. Every single signature helped us reach this important milestone.

But the fight is not over. Our next goal is 1,500 supporters. Please keep signing and sharing:

https://c.org/CpVFRr9rCN

Once our architectural heritage is lost, it cannot be replaced. Together, we can make a difference. 💙

08/21/2026

THE COMMUNITY VOTED FOR CHANGE — SO WHY ISN’T JOHN McKENNA PRESIDENT?

The election results sent a very clear message:

John McKenna received 90 votes, the highest number of votes of any candidate. Robert Karsunky received only 55 votes, the lowest total among the four elected directors.

The community clearly placed its strongest confidence in John and in the change represented by Step Up. So why isn’t John stepping forward to become president and honor the mandate the community gave him?

Allowing the former president—who received 35 fewer votes than John—to immediately return to the presidency disregards the clear message sent by the owners.

This new board is already off to a very troubling start. The community voted for change, not for the same leadership and the same practices to continue.

This is unacceptable, and owners have every right to demand an explanation. John, please step forward and represent the change that the community overwhelmingly voted for.

08/19/2026

It is deeply concerning that the former Board President—who received the fewest votes among the elected candidates—was nevertheless immediately returned to the presidency.

At the organizational meeting, he simply nominated himself for the position, and the other directors apparently accepted his appointment without any meaningful discussion or consideration of another candidate.

Was a formal vote actually held? If so, the meeting minutes should clearly document the nomination process, any discussion that took place, and how each director voted.

Residents clearly voted for change. Their voices—and the message conveyed by the election results—should not be ignored. was the decision effectively pre-arranged and accepted without real deliberation? The minutes should clearly reflect what occurred, including any discussion and how each director voted.

The residents voted for change. Their voices should not be ignored !

08/18/2026

🚨 VOTING IS STILL OPEN TODAY — RESULTS ARE TOMORROW!

There is still time to make your voice heard in the 1500 Ocean Drive Board election.

This election is an opportunity for change. If you want greater transparency, accountability, and a Board that will protect the interests of our owners and residents — especially regarding the proposed development at 1501 Collins Avenue — please do not assume that others will vote for you.

I do not support automatically returning the same people to the Board. Based on what I have observed and the positions that matter most to our community, I voted for:

✅ Mark Gomes
✅ Patricia Mattioli
✅ Janet Spiridonakos
✅ Sophia Albrecht
✅ Irma Botier

If you share these priorities, I encourage you to consider these five candidates.

Every vote matters. Please vote before today’s deadline — the results will be announced tomorrow.

08/17/2026

🚨 TODAY IS ELECTION DAY AT 1500 OCEAN DRIVE!

Some owners may not realize that voting is taking place today. Please remember to cast your vote before the deadline.

For transparency, these are the five candidates I voted for:

Mark Gomes
Patricia Mattioli
Janet Spiridonakos
Sophia Albrecht
Irma Botier

Every vote matters. Please vote today!

08/04/2026

I’m grateful for these wonderful reviews of my new single, “Can’t Erase.” Thank you to the music industry professionals who took the time to listen and share their thoughts. ❤️🎶

07/23/2026

Many of you have stood beside me throughout our efforts to protect the future of Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue.

During that journey, I wrote an original song called “Can’t Erase.” It’s about resilience, standing up for what matters, and the idea that while we can’t erase the past, we can choose how we move forward.

If you have a few minutes, I’d be truly grateful if you would listen. And if the message speaks to you, please share it with your friends and family.

🎵 Listen here: https://vaninatakvorian.hearnow.com

Thank you for your continued support.

Vanina Takvorian

Can’t Erase is a song about resilience, hope, and finding the strength to move forward after life’s challenges. Thank you for listening and sharing. VT

06/23/2026

🎉 Great news!

Our petition has reached 888 supporters and is continuing to grow organically.

We are now only 112 signatures away from 1,000 supporters!

Thank you to everyone who has already signed and shared. If you believe our community deserves to be heard, please help us reach this important milestone by sharing the petition with your friends, neighbors, and family.

https://c.org/CpVFRr9rCN

Every signature matters. Together, we can make a difference.

04/13/2026

What happened yesterday in Miami, following the controlled implosion of the Mandarin Oriental in Brickell Key, should concern every resident living next to major construction projects.

Even with extensive planning, the impact on nearby residents was very real — shattered glass, dust, and disturbances reported in adjacent buildings.

This is not speculation.
This is reality.

👉 What protections are truly in place when large-scale demolition or construction happens just steps away from existing residential buildings?

In some situations — including ours — proximity is even more sensitive, with structures closely connected below ground.

No one is against progress.
But progress should never come at the expense of residents’ safety, property, and peace of mind.

Transparency, accountability, and proper safeguards must come before decisions are made — not after consequences are felt.

The iconic Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Brickell Key is gone after a dramatic early-morning demolition that took down over 20 stories in seconds. While officia...

04/11/2026

813 verified signatures and growing

Vanina Takvorian
Miami Beach, FL, United States

Apr 11, 2026
Thank you to the 813 people who have already signed. This is not just a number — it’s a clear signal that residents care deeply about the future of our community.
Let’s be honest: this is not about being “anti-development.” Developers are free to build and invest — that’s their business. But development cannot be used as a free pass to ignore infrastructure limits, bypass residents, or chip away at the very heritage that makes this place valuable in the first place.
The pressure to push projects forward without meaningful resident involvement raises serious concerns. The people who live here and will live with the consequences must have a real voice — not just be presented with a done deal.
Infrastructure is already under strain. Historic identity is not a disposable asset. And “progress” that weakens the very character of a community isn’t progress — it’s loss.
We’re not going anywhere. We will keep pushing for transparency, accountability, and a future that respects both the people who live here and the history that defines this place.

Please share so more residents can have their voices heard.

Ocean Drive Promenade Community Inc.
A community standing for transparency, accountability, and the protection of our heritage.