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THIS JUST IN - The Numbers Aren't Adding Up — Part 1: Where Did $29,568 Go?

Hello everyone,

Today, we're releasing Part 1 of our new investigative series, The Numbers Aren't Adding Up.


And what we've uncovered raises some serious questions about how our HOA is handling members' money.


Thanks to Michael Braun, who discovered the issue and brought it to the City of Hideaway's attention, we took a closer look at the HOA's financial records.


During the first seven months of 2026, Hide-A-Way Lake Club reported $29,568.37 more in fire-protection revenue than it reported spending on that service.

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