For decades, community associations have been forced to choose between two unsatisfying options: A big, up-front capital investment that strains the annual budget A reactive repair model that leads to unexpected bills and emergency board meetings But Key Security Services created a better way. Introducing the All-Inclusive Peace of Mind Plan from Key Security Services—a smarter, simpler way to secure your property without the chaos, confusion, or capital surprises.

Join us for a great conversation with Ruth Ann Powell of Key Security Systems, where we dive into the world of community security, technology, and how associations can better protect themselves. Ruth Ann shares her journey from a career in nutrition to managing HR and marketing in her family’s second-generation security company—covering everything from locksmithing to advanced electronic access, surveillance cameras, license plate readers, and gate systems.

A gated community in Southwest Florida was eager to modernize their outdated telephone entry system — but there was one major problem: no internet access at the gate. They contacted multiple gate service providers, hoping for a modern solution. Each one had a similar response: “You get us the internet, and we’ll provide the equipment.”

When Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida, it left devastation in its wake. One beachfront condominium community was hit particularly hard. Over five feet of storm surge swept through the property, destroying nearly every aspect of their access control system. The storm didn’t just knock out security — it erased it.

For many Southwest Florida condominiums, balancing resident security and staff convenience can feel impossible — especially when...

In many Southwest Florida condominiums, elevators open directly into residents’ private units — making elevator security just as critical...

A prominent Southwest Florida community association needed a better way to secure its shared amenities — including the pool, bathrooms,...