This year’s Pet-A-Palooza was a huge success!
Thanks to the generosity of our team, we were able to collect donations and funds to support Street Cat Society, Nine Lives, and Lucky Puppy.
We’re proud to give back to organizations that care for animals in our communities.
Royal American showed up in full force at the FAA Inspire 2025 Conference, with 53 team members joining multifamily professionals from across the state for an inspiring few days in Orlando!
Inspire is the premier event for multifamily professionals across the state, bringing together industry leaders for education sessions and networking opportunities. This year’s conference encouraged growth, innovation, and inspiration, reminding us all that there’s always room to learn and lead in new ways.
For our team, the conference was more than just a professional event, it was a chance to connect, share ideas, and celebrate what makes Royal American strong: our people. From development to management, our team continues to grow together and stay inspired by the work we do each day.
We’re already looking forward to next year’s conference!
We’re proud to share our brand video that highlights what makes Royal American so special — from development and construction to management. Thank you to every team member who helps make RA a great company to work for and with!
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re honored to continue highlighting the incredible women of Royal American who have faced breast cancer with courage, grace, and unwavering strength.
Laura Long shared her story with us:
“NO cancer diagnosis should ever be considered minimal; however, my cancer story is about as minimal and miraculous as you can have.
In September 2018, I had decided to change doctors and get a complete physical examination. This included my very first mammogram (that’s correct, I had never had one before). The results, I had a small mass in my left breast. I was sent to a surgeon for a biopsy; when the results came back as Stage 0/ DCIS/ ER+ (Stage 0 – Ductal carcinoma in situ, estrogen positive) I was totally shocked. There has never been any breast cancer in my family.
On October 10, 2018 I was scheduled for surgery but as most of you know, Hurricane Michael changed many of our plans. So, in November 2018 I had surgery to remove the tumor, followed by six weeks of daily radiation treatments and five years of hormone blocker medication. Luckily for me, since the cancer tumor was stage 0, I did not need any chemotherapy. The surgeon and the oncologist stressed to me that it is almost unheard of to find a cancer tumor that early.
By the grace of God and listening to my body, my cancer journey was less radical when compared to most. Early detection is key; get those mammograms and self-check regularly. If something feels off, get checked!!”
Thank you to all of the women who allowed us to share their stories. We are thankful for your willingness to share!
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re honored to continue highlighting the incredible women of Royal American who have faced breast cancer with courage, grace, and unwavering strength.
Cathy Day, a long-time Regional Manager with Royal American, is a shining example of resilience and faith. After being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer, Cathy faced the emotional and physical challenges of treatment head-on. She endured chemotherapy, which she calls “the Red Devil”, along with six weeks of radiation, a journey she describes as one of the hardest battles of her life.
Having watched her sister face breast cancer three times, Cathy made the courageous decision to undergo a double mastectomy, determined to take control of her health and future.
Today, she proudly declares, “I am cancer free and give honor to God!”
Even though it’s officially fall, our Florida properties are still making the most of the sunshine! Pelican Pointe recently hosted a resident pool party, and it was a fantastic afternoon filled with laughter, good company, and plenty of fun in the sun. Events like these are a great way to bring residents together and build a strong sense of community — and we love seeing it!
Have you hosted a recent event at your property? We’d love to feature it! Please send your event photos and a short description to marketingrequests@royalamerican.com for a chance to be highlighted on the Dispatch and our social media pages.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re honored to continue highlighting the incredible women of Royal American who have faced breast cancer with courage, grace, and unwavering strength.
In May 2022, Laurie McEntyre was diagnosed with Stage 4 triple positive breast cancer after discovering a lump—despite having no family history of the disease. Within two weeks, she began 8-hour chemotherapy infusions and courageously shaved her head.
By October 2022, Laurie underwent a double mastectomy with reconstruction surgery, followed by 18 rounds of maintenance chemotherapy beginning in January 2023. Just one year later, on October 4, 2023, Laurie proudly rang the bell to celebrate remission.
Laurie shared, “I am a warrior and I pushed through the pain and weakness. I believe half the battle is won by having a positive attitude. Don’t get me wrong, some days I thought I was going to die. However, my village of family AND my Royal American family held me up and showered me in strength and love.”
Laurie, we celebrate your resilience, your courage, and your beautiful reminder that hope and community can make all the difference.