Current version 1.8.0

What’s new in Vista Blue Connect

A plain-language history of the features we add, when they became available, and who they help across VBC.

Latest release

Version 1.8.0

July 10, 2026

Release history

9 milestones

Since March 2026

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v1.8.0
Latest

Online applications, from start to filing

Rental and purchase applications can now move through one guided online process instead of a chain of emails and paper forms.

Guided rental and purchase applications

Applicants answer clear questions online and receive a finished PDF that matches the association's filing format.

Applicants Property managers Board members

Save and continue on another device

An applicant can request a secure resume link by email and continue later without starting over.

Applicants

Application intake and unit matching

Operators can match a submission to the right unit, file the completed PDF, and start an application for someone who needs help.

Property managers VBC staff

Application activity report

Authorized operators can see what was submitted, for which building, and where each application stands.

Property managers Board members VBC staff
v1.7.0

VBC on your phone, with useful updates

Vista Blue Connect now feels more like an app on a phone and can keep members informed when something they follow changes.

Install VBC like an app

Members can add VBC to their phone or tablet home screen for quicker access, without visiting an app store.

Everyone

Push notifications

Members can choose to receive timely device notifications from VBC and manage that choice from their profile.

Owners Tenants Board members Property managers

Request status updates

The person who submits a request is automatically kept in the loop when its status changes.

Owners Tenants Property managers

Public website editor

Authorized building operators can preview and update the information, photos, and records shown on their public building page.

Property managers Board members
v1.6.0

Clearer answers, records, and member tools

This release made everyday information easier to understand and gave operators better ways to support members.

VBC Legal conversations

Board members and managers can ask a Florida association question, see the answer appear as it is prepared, and ask a follow-up without repeating the full story.

Board members Property managers

Meeting recording uploads

Managers can attach large audio or video recordings to a completed meeting so authorized members can find the recording beside the meeting details.

Property managers Board members Owners Tenants

Simpler profiles and member records

Members can manage their information and notification choices more easily, while authorized staff can correct a record when help is needed.

Owners Tenants Board members Property managers VBC staff

Clearer document categories

Official governing documents, forms, notices, and other records are separated more carefully, making the library easier to browse and safer to publish.

Everyone
v1.5.0

Florida compliance workspace

VBC added one place for association leaders to see important Florida requirements and record the work behind them.

Compliance checklist

Boards and managers can see which obligations apply to a building and track the items that still need attention.

Board members Property managers

Board education log

Authorized operators can record board education and certification activity instead of tracking it in a separate spreadsheet.

Board members Property managers

Rule-by-rule notification settings

Managers can review each compliance rule in plain language and prepare the reminder settings that fit the association.

Property managers VBC staff
v1.4.0

A public front door for every building

Associations can share the information that should be public without forcing owners, buyers, or real estate professionals to sign in.

Public building website

Each enabled association gets a simple public page for building information, contacts, notices, and approved public records.

Public visitors Owners Tenants Board members

Public records that open without a login

Visitors can read the records intentionally published for the public while private building documents stay protected.

Public visitors Property managers Board members

Better mobile navigation

A clearer mobile menu and larger controls make the main VBC sections easier to use on smaller screens.

Everyone
v1.3.0

Faster setup and calmer daily work

This milestone connected building setup, document intake, and the main operating workflows into a more consistent experience.

Guided building setup

VBC staff can add a building, paste or import its units and people, prepare documents, preview the public page, and invite members from one guided flow.

VBC staff Property managers

Bulk document intake and review

Operators can upload many records together, review the suggested titles and categories, and publish only when the information is ready.

Property managers VBC staff

Document versions

A newer file can be added as another version of the same record, preserving its history instead of overwriting it.

Property managers Board members

One home for each kind of work

Documents, announcements, meetings, requests, people, units, and leases each have one clear place, with actions shown only to the roles allowed to use them.

Everyone
v1.2.0

Requests, meetings, and public notices

Residents gained a direct way to ask for help, while association operators gained practical tools for meetings, announcements, leases, and public records.

Resident requests with a conversation

Residents can submit a maintenance request or question and continue the conversation in one thread instead of chasing emails and phone calls.

Owners Tenants Property managers

Request triage for operators

Managers can filter incoming requests, assign priorities, update status, and keep private staff notes separate from the resident conversation.

Property managers VBC staff

Meeting and announcement tools

Authorized operators can schedule meetings, publish announcements, and use a Florida-focused checklist when preparing meeting notices.

Board members Property managers

Lease workspace

Operators can see active and upcoming lease information by unit and handle tenant changes with the right safeguards.

Property managers Board members
v1.1.0

Smarter document help and Florida guidance

VBC made association records easier to find, discuss, and understand while bringing trusted learning resources into the platform.

Secure document search

Members can search the records they are allowed to see without exposing private documents from another building or role.

Owners Tenants Board members Property managers

Document comments and updates

Authorized members can discuss a record in context and receive an update when someone adds to the conversation.

Board members Property managers

VBC Legal

Association leaders can ask plain-language questions about Florida condominium requirements and receive sourced informational guidance.

Board members Property managers

Academy on the dashboard

Members can open practical VBC Academy articles about documents, meetings, reserves, and Florida compliance from inside the platform.

Everyone
v1.0.0

The Vista Blue Connect foundation

The first VBC v2 release brought building records, people, communication, and role-aware access into one shared platform.

One account across buildings and roles

A person can use one account even when they are a manager in one building, a board member in another, and a resident somewhere else.

Everyone

Building dashboard

Members see the buildings they can access, recent activity, and the next useful actions for their role.

Everyone

Document library

Association records can be uploaded, categorized, filtered, previewed, and shared according to each document's visibility rules.

Owners Tenants Board members Property managers

Building directory and board certification

Members can find the right people for their building, while authorized operators can track board roles and certification status.

Owners Tenants Board members Property managers

Meetings, announcements, and requests

The core spaces for community updates, meeting information, and help requests are available from the same navigation.

Everyone

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