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What To Bring To Your Orlando Apartment

Jul 28th, 2021 in Orlando, & Your Apartment

Moving into a new Orlando Apartment? Contemporary Management Concepts, LLLP is here to outline what you should bring to your new apartment!

Benefits Of Living In An Apartment In Orlando

Jul 22nd, 2021 in Orlando, & Your Apartment

Learn about the many benefits of renting an apartment in Orlando from the team at Contemporary Management Concepts, LLLP!

Tips For Keeping Your Landlord & Dog On Good Terms

Mar 19th, 2021 in Orlando, & Your Apartment

Contemporary Management Concepts, LLLP presents six tips residents can implement to help puppy-proof their apartments.

A Holiday Letter To Our Residents

Dec 16th, 2020 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Orlando

Dear Valued Resident, Contemporary Management Concepts, LLLP would like to wish you Happy Holidays! We would also like to remind you that if you plan to leave for the holidays, please note the following: Ensure all doors and windows are locked and your apartment is secure.  Contact your leasing office…

One Bedroom vs. Studio Apartments: What's the Difference?

Mar 13th, 2018 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Home & Decor, On Campus, & Orlando

Choosing the perfect apartment is a process that involves a bounty of decisions, from the cost of rent to the location of the community. But something else ...

CMC Apartments Earns Best Apartment Management Company by the NCFAA

Feb 20th, 2018 in Gainesville, & Orlando

CMC Apartments, the preeminent apartment management company in central Florida, currently manages 26 multi-family and student properties in Gainesville, Orlando and Jacksonville.

We Wish You The Happiest of Holidays!

Dec 12th, 2017 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Orlando, Weekend, & Your Apartment

Contemporary Management Concepts, LLLP would like to wish you and your family the happiest of holidays!

The 10 Selfish Reasons You Should Donate Blood

Nov 8th, 2017 in College Students, Gainesville, How To's, Local Events, Orlando, & Weekend

Although an estimated 38 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood at any given time, less than 10 percent of the eligible population actually do donate ...

Hurricane Irma

Sep 6th, 2017 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Orlando, & Your Apartment

Please be advised that Hurricane Irma is threating to affect Central Florida late Sunday evening ...

Voted Number 1 in Resident Satisfaction

Feb 24th, 2015 in Gainesville, & Orlando

We are thrilled to announce that CMC Apartments is a recipient of a 2014 SatisFacts Superior Resident Satisfaction Award. This national award is based on real resident feedback of the company’s leadership and team members.

Our five top 2014 FIFA World Cup Commercials

Jun 12th, 2014 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Orlando, Weekend, & Your Apartment

BEST. MONTH. EVER! It’s time to start calling soccer “football” again. The FIFA World Cup™ is back and it starts today in Brazil. 32 countries put up their finest players in a death match performance over the next 6 weeks (dramatic much).

Florida Tax Free Weekend Shopping List

Jul 31st, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, Orlando, & Weekend

Tax-free weekend is upon us here in Florida. This three-day sales tax holiday is in effect from 12:01 a. m. on Friday August 2 2013 through 11:59 p. m. on Sunday August 4 2013.

No-Fuss Wall Solutions for your apartment

Jul 10th, 2013 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, How To's, Orlando, & Your Apartment

You know that space? That space in your apartment you're like "Gosh it needs something?". An easy fix is to fill the area with something visual - a gallery wall art or in this case fancy-up the wall itself.

Memorial Day :: Food, Shopping & Culture

May 24th, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, Orlando, & Weekend

First let's start with Happy Memorial Day While you may be celebrating start-of-summer-style take a moment to remember those who have fallen in service. We live in a place with so many wonderful opportunities - there is a lot to be thankful for.

Day Five :: CMC's Resident Appreciation Week 2013

Apr 2nd, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

It's the last day of CMC's 2013 Resident Appreciation Week - phew! We're still compiling hundreds of photos but you can get a few snipsnaps on Instagram.

Day Four :: CMC's Resident Appreciation Week 2013

Mar 28th, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

Day Four and going strong. We begin the recap at Spyglass Apartments and their Aspen Getaway. As opposed to their hot'n'spicy Monday in Mexico event the team served cool snacks: an ice cream bar and s'mores made fresh at the clubhouse.

Day Three :: CMC's Resident Appreciation Week 2013

Mar 21st, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

Can we just get an AMEN for our Maintenance Men? Not to say the ladies on our maintenance team aren't awesome but man oh man these men really jumped in the spirit of CMC's Resident Appreciation Week. Baking shaking and doing all things in between.

Day Two :: CMC's Resident Appreciation Week 2013

Mar 20th, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

It's Day Two of Resident Appreciation Week and we're rolling right along. The weather has cleared up nicely since Monday so it's time to take this party outside. SEE WHAT WE DID ONDAY ONE At Spyglass the staff got down Nawlins style with a Fat Tuesday party.

Kickoff Monday - CMC's Resident Appreciation Week 2013

Mar 19th, 2013 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

In 2012 we launched our first annual Resident Appreciation Week across most of our sites in Gainesville Winter Park and Lakeland Florida. We throw resident events throughout the year but doing it together as a team... as a company; made it a little more special.

Breaking Down March Madness

Mar 18th, 2013 in Gainesville, On Campus, & Orlando

Let me preface this post with saying that I'm the 2012 Bracket Winner of our office. BOOM! (but honestly I think it was sheer luck... or fluke). I got a fever and the only prescription is more March Madness.

Review: Dragonfly Orlando Robata Grill & Sushi Lounge

Jan 30th, 2013 in Eats, & Orlando

Dragonfly Orlando FL Review - Krispy Krunch Roll|Dragonfly Robata Review: Orlando FL|Japanese Robata Grill at Dragonfly - Orlando FL|Japanese Robata Grill at Dragonfly - Orlando FL"Eats|Orlando"Tucked away in Orlando's Dellagio Plaza is Dragonfly Robata Grill and Sushi Lounge.

Decorating your Thanksgiving table

Nov 14th, 2012 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, & Orlando

Countdown to Turkey Day is in full swing and while the grocery list may be under control – have you thought about holiday decor? Not yet? Great! We’ve created solutions for all types of Thanksgiving tables: a shatter-proof kid’s table traditional decor a color set and one inspired by natural…

Put your spookiest look to work: Enter our Instagram contest

Oct 29th, 2012 in Gainesville, Orlando, & Weekend

Y'alls know we LOVE Instagram - follow CMCapartments here. And we love you too! So we're hosting a CMC-wide contest for the best Halloween photos ever! They can be: kids pets pumpkins princesses glittery vampires dragons Psy - whatever calls your spooky little heart.

Get the CMC Discount at Dormify

Sep 18th, 2012 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, On Campus, & Orlando

We're in love with Dormify - the latest buzz on our radar for trendy furnishings and home decor that caters to students and anyone fun-loving. Dormify is great because as you guessed it it's all about dorms and student-style housing.

Video of Gator Marching Band in London

Aug 8th, 2012 in Gainesville, On Campus, & Orlando

We couldn't be prouder of our University of Florida Gator Marching Band. They are the first-ever non-British marching band to perform at The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace and the only American band in attendance at the Olympic games.

What to do on the Fourth

Jul 3rd, 2012 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

July is here and Independence Day is right around the corner.

Meet our new summer interns

May 16th, 2012 in Gainesville, & Orlando

After the awesome announcement as one of Gainesville’s Coolest Internships by INsite Magazine; we’re pleased to announce the newest members to Team CMC – the summer interns! These five picks made it from a long list of impressive candidates get to know a little…

CMC is looking for Summer 2012 INTERNS

Apr 10th, 2012 in Gainesville, & Orlando

We are actively seeking INTERNS to join our Social Media and Marketing department This internship is open to all applicants please note this is for SCHOOL CREDIT ONLY.

Resident Appreciation Day Four

Mar 26th, 2012 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

Our Day Four of Resident Appreciation Week is here - let's start with the sweet treats! Cupcakes ruled our Thursday events at The Courtyards and Spyglass.

Resident Appreciation Week Day Three

Mar 22nd, 2012 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

Our Hump Day events should have been called Hot Day events since coincidentally most properties decided to take advantage of the blazing hot unseasonably warm Florida weather.

Resident Appreciation Week Day Two

Mar 21st, 2012 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

Words can't express it. So we're going to highlight the "best of" CMC's Resident Appreciation Week Day Two - see our Day One kickoff here. Spyglass Apartments hosted a Build your own Sundae Bar at the clubhouse - check out the awesome video.

Resident Appreciation Week Kickoff on Monday

Mar 19th, 2012 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

We kicked off Resident Appreciation Week today with a heavy line-up of events across our sites in Gainesville Orlando and Lakeland.

Resident Appreciation Ready

Mar 16th, 2012 in Local Events, & Orlando

You know the whole "a picture is worth 1000 words" theory. Totally applies here! Kicking off Resident Appreciation Week at CMC Apartments early in Hunter's Ridge Orlando.

CMC Resident Appreciation Week Coming Soon!

Mar 12th, 2012 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Local Events, & Orlando

This year we're happy to announce an OFFICIAL Resident Appreciation Week taking place at our sites in Gainesville Orlando and Lakeland Florida! We could not be more pumped to celebrate our residents.

Fun with Full Sail University

Mar 8th, 2012 in Local Events, On Campus, & Orlando

This week our team at Hunter's Ridge Apartments got to hang out with friends from Full Sail University just before they hosted their monthly behind-the-scenes campus tour for incoming students.

Deck the CMC halls with Holly

Dec 12th, 2011 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

Fa-lala-la-la. La-la-lala We're getting ready for the holidays across our offices like most of you may be doing at home.

Holiday Season Burglaries & Safety Tips

Dec 7th, 2011 in Gainesville, How To's, Orlando, & Your Apartment

Residents listen up! Each year around the holidays the Gainesville Police Department investigates multiple reports of residential and car burglaries in student populated areas.

Movember - Changing the Face of Men's Health

Nov 2nd, 2011 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

OK Men. Let's talk! November means it's time for Movember . What the heck is Movember you ask? Movember is the month formerly known as November dedicated to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues.

National Coffee Day FREEBIE!

Sep 28th, 2011 in Gainesville, & Orlando

If you're a coffee lover you want to thank Heather at our office who just informed us that (tomorrow) September 29th is National Coffee Day. (Yup. Coffee Day).

CMC Sounds: SEAN(Paul) Spotting

Sep 20th, 2011 in Music, & Orlando

We LOVE us some Sean Paul! OK I do. Not just the Sean Paul you hear on the airwaves post 2003 but the old time Sean Paul who used to scant and do the boggle.

CMC Sounds: Get a Spotify account

Sep 15th, 2011 in Gainesville, Music, & Orlando

It's a great day in the CMC Socials department! New music lovers residents ligers and everyone else listen up. We're adding a new feature to our blog of awesome called CMC Sounds.

Residents Only: Online Rent Pay & Requests

Sep 12th, 2011 in Gainesville, How To's, Orlando, & Your Apartment

Some great news from our office this month and it makes a huge impact on our residents. We are in the process of rolling out some online improvements and wanted to share them with you.

Our New Look

Aug 3rd, 2011 in Orlando

Sometimes you only need a little to say a whole LOT. At least that's how we feel about the new logo for WillowBrooke Apartments an apartment community we recently acquired in Lakeland Florida. The logo was designed by Javier Espinosa of neutral7 design. Clean. Simple. Leafy.

Resident Move Out Checklist

Jul 20th, 2011 in Gainesville, How To's, Orlando, & Your Apartment

We're sorry to see some of you go but all good things must come to an end... maybe. That said we wanted to make sure you know how to make your apartment rent-ready and avoid any move-out charges.

Think Big Red Local! Donate Blood

May 17th, 2011 in How To's, Local Events, & Orlando

This month we teamed up with Florida's Blood Centers to hold a major drive at Hunter's Ridge in Orlando. You may have heard the importance of giving blood.

Hunter's Ridge:

Apr 4th, 2011 in Local Events, Orlando, & Weekend

  If you missed Team CMC Orlando at L. A Fitness last week here's how it went down: We had tons of goodies starting with: refreshing water CMC towels to freshen up and Special K bars to keep your energy pumping! Sounds good right? L. A.

Weekend Family Fun in Orlando

Mar 11th, 2011 in Local Events, Orlando, & Weekend

Looking for something fun and different to do in the Orlando area this weekend? I think I have just what you are looking for. The Blue Man Group Performance is located by Universal in City Walk. They are so fun to see live and it's great entertainment for all ages.

Win tickets to WICKED? Where do I sign up!

Mar 8th, 2011 in Local Events, Orlando, & Weekend

I hope you like musicals as much as I do. Musicals were HUGE at my house - and not just spending time with the Von Trapp family during Easter weekend. We sailed to South Pacific on a rainy Sunday afternoons. Like Yul Brenner we learned the meaning of et cetera et cetera et cetera" from Mrs.

President Obama at your High School Commencement

Mar 2nd, 2011 in Gainesville, Local Events, On Campus, & Orlando

Sounds unbelievable right? Wrong. It could actually happen with a little help from one of my favorite recording artists John Legend .

CMC at the UCF Housing Fair

Feb 25th, 2011 in Local Events, On Campus, & Orlando

Hey Orlando! If you missed out on all the fun on campus – here is the recap! This week CMC’s Orlando and Winter Park apartment teams spent the day at UCF housing fair.

The Orlando March of Dimes Breakfast

Feb 22nd, 2011 in Orlando, & Weekend

On Saturday Jackie and I got up bright and early to head off to the 2011 Central Florida March for Babies Kickoff Breakfast. The event was sponsored by Florida Hospital for Children in Orlando (it is a beautiful hospital if you have not seen it yet).

Open House at Summerlin at Winter Park

Feb 15th, 2011 in Local Events, Orlando, & Weekend

To celebrate our newly renovated units Summerlin at Winter Park hosted an Open House Party this weekend.

CMC's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Feb 10th, 2011 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

There's the age-old argument that Valentine's Day is just another gimmick created by the greeting card companies. The record industries to amp up sales with "limited release" cuts of sugary love songs.

CMC in the News!

Jan 29th, 2011 in Eats, Gainesville, & Orlando

What a surprise to open Saturday's D-section of The Gainesville Sun for a front page article on the mobile app and website Foodspotting and CMC's Marketing and Social Media Director Melanie.

Summerlin's New Units

Jan 25th, 2011 in How To's, & Orlando

If you haven't heard the news by now there are nuevas unidades renovadas - or newly renovated units - at Summerlin at Winter Park. We mean new EVERYTHING: floors carpets walls tiles paint shelves cabinets the whole works. Take a look at the new counters and cabinets in the kitchen.

We came, we spotted, we conquered

Jan 18th, 2011 in Eats, Gainesville, Local Events, Orlando, & Weekend

On Saturday January 25th we celebated World Foodspotting Day with some of our CMC friends at 101Downtown in Gainesville.

Take our Survey, we're making swag

Jan 14th, 2011 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

Today we are formulating a plan for an upcoming housing fair. While we always brainstorm for good takeaway ideas we thought we'd ask YOU.

Foodspotting: it's fun, useful and feeds the hungry

Jan 14th, 2011 in Eats, Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

Lately we've absolutely adored the iPhone app and website  Foodspotting - that allows you to share good food around you by uploading a photo of your meal.

Caught on the CMC Cameras

Dec 27th, 2010 in Gainesville, Local Events, & Orlando

What would December be without a "here's what we did" recap? This year we decided to go on a video-making frenzy. Such a frenzy naturally lead us to a call for talent. While we didn't get any Hollywood pros - we did get an overwhelming response from our friends interns and other.

Freezing Temps Tips

Dec 2nd, 2010 in Gainesville, Orlando, & Your Apartment

Cold much? Freezing temperatures are in the North Central Florida weather forecast over the next week. To prevent damage to water pipes please follow the below steps to ensure water pipes do not freeze or break.

Carvings and Celebration Time!

Oct 29th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Orlando

Check out the awesome pumpkin of staffers at Spyglass Apartments carved? We dared them to do it thinking they would not be able to match the font... but it looks pretty sharp! Great job girls. We have great news at CMC Corporate.

Keep management off your tail with Petiquette

Oct 20th, 2010 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, Orlando, & Your Apartment

Got pets? Here are some bullets and a snazzy video on Petiquette featuring our friends at Sit Means Sit North Central Florida Start at the Vet Dogs and cats need spaying or neutering - especially if you live in close proximity to other animals.

We're not reinventing the wheel

Oct 19th, 2010 in Orlando

We're just putting some sparkle on the existing idea. Almost everyone has a Facebook Page now - community groups celebrities products musicians and even us in fact you're likely reading this post from one of our property Facebook Pages.

Goodies at the Fair!

Sep 14th, 2010 in Orlando

From CMC Blog Posts Today we're at the Valencia Community College housing fair. Come say hi! Take a look at these great goodies bags from Hunter's Ridge and Summerlin in Orlando.

Football, Fashion and Fall!

Sep 7th, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Orlando

We're back after a long holiday weekend - aren't those the best? Not to mention the first weekend of college football and the first week of the fall fashion season. (We know... you're thinking "Where are they going with this? How are they tying in football and fashion?".

What movie are you seeing this weekend?

Aug 13th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Orlando

From CMC Blog Posts Hey Residents - headed to the big screen this weekend? With lots to see we thought this was a cool deal. Swipe your Regal Crown Club card when you purchase tickets to see Eat Pray Love August 13th- 31st for your chance to win a $4000 gift card.

Rental Lingo - The Need To Know's

Aug 11th, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Home & Decor, Orlando, & Your Apartment

We thought in the spirit of moving season a little apartment terminology would go a long way. These definitions from Apartments. com might give you some more insight on what to expect when renting an apartment.

Starting Monday with a BANG!

Jul 26th, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Orlando

It's been a busy few days for the CMC family. Apartment turns are about to start we're knocking out some fresh new preview videos and new ad campaigns have begun their run.

Alyssa Milano to Old Spice Guy 'One Hundred Thousand Dollars...muhaha!'

Jul 16th, 2010 in Gainesville, & Orlando

We're heard that familiar line from Dr. Evil in the Austin Power spy series... but how about it coming from the always pop-culture current (not to mention stunning) Alyssa Milano.

Why We Celebrate The Fourth

Jul 1st, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Orlando

We heard about this great idea from our social media buddy Mike. He's started a collective project where the sky is the limit! (we LOVE those!) for those who want to think a little differently about the Fourth of July.

Happy Social Media Day!

Jun 30th, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Orlando

And yes that title is for real. We had a tough time thinking what to blog about this morning. There are so many great topics and centerpieces in the world right now.

Team CMC at the 2010 NAA Conference

Jun 28th, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Orlando

We're back from a fantastic trip in New Orleans. Team CMC headed west for the National Apartment Association Conference... in the sunny breezy and very interesting Warehouse/Business district of NO. We could bore you to tears and only talk about industry event...

First week in June...phew!

Jun 4th, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Orlando

It's been a busy week for us social media nerds. This morning we learned that blogging can actually pay off. Not a new concept by any means... though if you speak to my parents that's a different matter entirely.

Superior Customer Satisfaction award goes to Hunter's Ridge!

Jun 3rd, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Orlando

Hunter's Ridge Apartments in Orlando received recognition for their outstanding customer satisfaction for 2010. Hunter's Ridge scored 4. 3 out of 5. 0 according to SatisFacts Research.

Haircuts & Oil Spills

May 5th, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, & Orlando

When natural disasters strike for some the first instinct is "What can I do to help?". Many times it's not that easy to give immediate relief but we found a way where you can: help out go green and include it in your normal life all at the same time. Intrigued? Then keep reading.