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2007-2008
PELICAN BAY
FOUNDATION
BOARD MEMBERS
CHAIRMAN
Robert Naegele
VICE-CHAIRMAN
Merlin Lickhalter
VICE-CHAIRMAN/TREASURER
Robert W. Uek
SECRETARY
Michael Egan
DIRECTORS
Bill Carpenter
Henry Price
Gerhard Seblatnigg
The Pelican Bay Foundation, Inc.
6251 Pelican Bay Blvd.
Naples, FL 34108
Early March 2008 • Volume 9, No. 5
Opinions on Incorporation plentiful
By Candace Rotolo, MarketCrank, Inc.
Whether or not the
community of Pelican Bay
should incorporate is an
emotional and heated issue.
Hundreds of residents, on
both sides of the debate,
have attended several Town
Hall meetings to inform
themselves and make their
opinions known.
In recent years, there
have been attempts by
Pelican Bay to be annexed
into the City of Naples.
Now, the joint Incorporation Steering Committee,
formed by the Pelican Bay
Property Owners Association, the Pelican Bay
Services Division and the
Foundation, is considering
the option of removing the
community from the governance of Collier County,
and creating a new, incorporated town of Pelican
Bay with its own government, budget and priorities.
Supporters of incorporation point to recent county
zoning decisions, protection
of beach access, potential
tax savings and property
value increases as reasons to
seek independence from
Collier County.
Many opponents believe
two decisions must be
determined before money is
spent on a more detailed
feasibility study to determine whether incorporation is in the best interests
of residents: 1) How Pelican
Bay will access non-potable
water (also known as reclaimed or effluent water) and
2) How much will it cost?
When Pelican Bay was
exploring annexation into
the City of Naples, Collier
County commissioners
approved a resolution to not
provide reclaimed water to
any land area that is
annexed into a municipal
corporation. That resolution, which was supported
by Commissioner Frank
Halas, who represents
district two, which includes
Pelican Bay, has been
challenged. As of yet, there
has been no resolution to
the issue. We were unable to
speak with a spokesperson
from the South Florida
continued on page 3
Meet the Candidates
A recap of the February 11th candidate forum
By Sharon Hood, MarketCrank, Inc.
John T. (Mike)
Coyne
Howard
Isaacson
Eight candidates participated in the Foundation
sponsored “Meet the Candidates” forum last month,
giving Pelican Bay residents
an opportunity to hear
from each candidate, as
well as ask questions.
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Rich
Smolucha
Merlin
Lickhalter
Although well-attended,
the forum meeting room
accommodates a small
percentage of members by
virtue of its size. Therefore,
each candidate’s five-minute presentation and Q&A
responses are summarized
Doug
Esson
Jim
Murray
below for those who were
unable to attend.
Prior to the meeting, a
blind drawing of candidates’ names determined
the order in which they
would present. This recap
follows that same order.
Steve
Feldhaus
Robert A.
Pendergrass
Mike Coyne
Having been asked by
others time and again to
serve the community in
various capacities, Mike
Coyne feels he has a history
of community development
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Water Management District
before our deadline.
The resolution to hinder
Pelican Bay’s access to
reclaimed water is one of
the reasons resident Henry
Price has become a prominent voice for incorporation. Price, a trial lawyer
and past leader of the
Pelican Bay Board of
Director’s legal committee,
believes the county’s resolution regarding water was
“constitutionally impermissible (and) grossly
inappropriate,” and he
believes the vote was meant
to punish Pelican Bay and
its citizens for seeking to
split from the county.
Of the tension, and
contempt, some residents
have towards him, Commissioner Halas says be
believes it’s a small minority.
“I’m one of five commissioners,” Halas says. “I
really represent not just
Pelican Bay and district 2,
but the whole county when
it comes to voting issues
that deal with health, safety
and welfare.”
The three-year legal
fight with Collier County
following the re-zoning of
Cap d’Antibes is another
reason for incorporation,
according to Price. By
incorporating, residents of
Pelican Bay would “get
control of our own destiny
in terms of development,
redevelopment, zoning,
and operating a government that is closer to the
people,” and therefore be
more responsive to residents
when budgets and projects
are approved.
Bill Walters, who worked
as the Foundation’s Director of Covenants for nearly
15 years starting in 1990,
disputes that the county
has ‘abused’ Pelican Bay
residents. Walters is leaning against incorporation because he says as a
deed restricted community,
Pelican Bay already wields
enormous power when it
comes to beach access,
zoning and permitting.
“We don’t need to have
code enforcement and all
(these) permitting requirements and all the expense
that would be associated
with a city when we
already have the authority
within our own governing
documents,” Walters says,
who adds that Pelican Bay’s
architechural review committee has the final say
in approving projects,
even if County staff has
given approval.
In reality, WCI is the
entity that retains the
authority and power to
influence final project
approvals as the declarent.
Only limited enforcement
and review authority has
been transitioned to the
Foundation from WCI.
Another layer of government is what concerns
Willowbrook Neighborhood Association President
Peter Gerbosi. He admits he
has mixed feelings about the
issue, but doesn’t believe he
has enough information to
make an informed decision.
“They still want to
maintain the Foundation,”
Gerbosi says. “At the same
time, they want to set up a
city government. So we’ll
have two levels of government and I don’t know
how that would work out.”
Potential tax savings
Pelican Bay is a donor
community, generating
more revenue for Collier
County than it costs to
provide services. According
to Price, if Pelican Bay
incorporated, residents’ ad
valorem taxes would be
reduced, resulting in a
savings of at least $2
million; and possibly in
excess of $4 million.
Price and other supporters refer to Bonita
Springs, one of the most
recent Southwest Florida
communities to incorporate. The city saved in excess
of $100,000 in its first
year of existence. That tax
rate was based on $3.5
billion of real estate. By the
2006-2007 fiscal year
Bonita’s taxable value
was more than $9.5 billion,
with an ad valorem savings
of $8.3 million.
However, residents like
Ted Gravenhorst aren’t
sure the savings experienced by Bonita Springs
relate to a community such
as Pelican Bay. He says unlike Bonita Springs, there is
little room for expansion in
Pelican Bay, few commercial opportunities and no
taxes available from gas
stations. Therefore, the only
taxes available to generate
are from property owners
and a few retailers.
“We don’t have the
forward looking income
stream to look forward to,”
Gravenhorst says. “So that
whole scenario of ‘look how
much money we’re going to
make’ doesn’t add up when
you take our tax base.”
It should be pointed out
that gas tax revenue availability is not based on
location of gas stations, but
rather, on population census counts. Additionally, a
series of other tax revenues
may be available through
the state based on a fairly
complicated tax revenue
reimbursement structure
that may or may not work
for Pelican Bay.
Gravenhorst also wonders how the recently approved Homestead amendment will factor into the
tax savings.
“All this was predicated
on the old tax base before
the property tax amendment,” says Gravenhorst,
who adds he doesn’t completely oppose incorporation. “Now that’s doubled
everyone’s exemption, so
that changes everything.”
Having increased property values is exactly the
reason former Foundation
vice-chairman, Ian McKeag,
supports incorporation.
Based on a preliminary
estimate by Florida Gulf
Coast University, McKeag
says Pelican Bay would
save $2.5 million from
unincorporated taxes.
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McKeag, who’s lived in
Pelican Bay for 12 years
says local realtors have told
him real estate values in the
community are not as high
as they could be. “Pelican
Bay to some extent has its
own identity, but it hasn’t
been able to forge it and
leverage all our special
amenities and accomplish
the higher real estate values
that we deserve.”
He believes by incorporating, residents would
be able to enjoy a much
higher home value should
they choose to sell.
An incorporated town
would be able to put
every contract out to
bid, thus saving more resident’s tax dollars, according to McKeag.
Feasibility study
required to Incorporate
Pelican Bay’s Foundation is
considering the option of
having a feasibility study
conducted, at the cost of
$60,000 to $75,000, which
would flesh out some of the
major questions to incorporation, such as what
form of government would
be established, what role
the Foundation would play
in a new community, what
police, fire and rescue
services would be available,
and offer more detailed
estimates of savings to
residents. A feasibility study
would also establish a town
charter. The study is
required by the state of
Florida before any incorporation is approved.
According to Price, an
advocate for incorporation,
the Foundation Board could
decide to have a feasibility
study conducted even if
a majority of residents do
not support it, although
no decision on the issue
has been made yet. Price
believes the best option is to
conduct the feasibility study
as soon as possible, while
the non-potable water issue
is being addressed. The
Foundation Board could
also wait until the water
issue is resolved to proceed.
Regardless, a preference
poll to gauge the opinions
of commercial residents,
registered voters and
seasonal residents will
not take place until a ruling
on non-potable water
has been decided.
It’s estimated that the
cost of a feasibility study
would be minimal for the
community’s 14,000 residents, costing just fivedollars per person. Resident
Jim Carroll doesn’t believe
in spending any amount of
money to investigate incorporation. He’s opposed
to the suggestion and
believes exploring incorporation is a “complete
waste of time.”
“What we have here in
Pelican Bay is the best
situation I’ve ever seen as
far as a community,” he
says. Carroll points to how
well maintenance, water
management and hurricane
recovery is handled by
Collier County.
Jim Burke, a leader of
Concerned Citizens, a
grassroots group of residents, politely declined a
request to be interviewed
for this article, saying he
was not interested in having
anything to do with the
Pelican Bay Post.
Many other residents, like
Gravenhorst, want the
non-potable water issue
resolved before incorporation is explored further.
Again, Henry Price insists
a preference poll to gauge
support among Pelican Bay
members will not occur
until the water issue is
solved. He won’t speculate
on whether the Foundation would go ahead with
incorporation plans if there
is not a clear majority of
residents who support it.
Nonetheless, he’s excited
at the possibility of Pelican
Bay residents controlling
their future destiny.
“I believe when people
understand the issue,
the vast majority would
believe that incorporation
would be the best thing
to happen to Pelican Bay
in the last 10 years,”
Price says.
For many residents, much
more information is needed
before they can agree and
support incorporation.
All members were invited
to submit their opinion
regarding the possible incorporation of Pelican Bay for
publication in this issue of the
Post. These submissions can
be found on pages 11-41.
“The recent meeting on
incorporation illustrated
there is a great divide in
the community,” stated
Isaacson. “Personally, I see
it as a great use of time,
energy and money which
is working against the goal
of creating community.”
Isaacson further indicated the Board needs to
challenge itself to ask how
the Foundation can serve
those in the community
who are less mobile or
recovering from illness at
home in Pelican Bay.
Another question he feels
the Board should address is
what it can do to serve the
nearly 850 children who
live in Pelican Bay, as well as
many others who visit.
As a self-nominee, Isaacson
made it clear that he did
not ask for endorsement or
support from the Foundation election committee,
the PBPOA or the Concerned
Citizens of Pelican Bay.
Rich Smolucha
In the past, Rich Smolucha’s
career left little time to
get involved in the community. However, when he
retired last May, a couple
community issues, namely
the bicycle path controversy and the assessment,
prompted him to put his
name in for a position on
the Board. While indicating
that he was not commenting
negatively on the outcome
of the above activities,
Smolucha does comment on
the process, which is where
he feels he can help. His
perception is that the process was not very open; that
there was not much of a
dialogue, but more of a
monologue. During the last
part of his career, Smolucha
ran strategy offices and
focused on building processes to manage through
that kind of decision.
“What that requires that
I can add to the Board is the
ability to do what I call
active listening and to apply
what I call practical strategy,” Smolucha stated.
Another area he feels he
can improve is accountability. He feels each project should have: 1) A clear
purpose; 2) a measure of the
expected outcome; and
3) accountability from project and operations managers.
Merlin Lickhalter
There are three primary
reasons Merlin Lickhalter
is seeking re-election — all
of which he feels will
bring added value to
the community.
After his first year serving
on the Board and serving
as Chair of the Facilities
Committee, Lickhalter realized the need to have a
project procedure in place.
Working with the Facilities
Committee, he developed a
rigorous, formalized procedure for how projects
progress from inception to
completion with the goal of
having facilities projects
that meet the needs of users
while coming in on time
and in budget. In the past
year, this process has been
polished and he feels it is
serving the community
well. Lickhalter would like
to continue his role with
the Facilities Committee to
watch over potential future
facilities projects and meet
the needs of the community.
Currently chairing the
Strategic Planning Committee, Lickhalter is actively
meet the candidates...continued from page 1
and involvement in Pelican
Bay. Coyne served on the
Pelican Bay Property Owners Association (PBPOA) for
six years, including two
years as President; was
President of the Tierra Mar
Association for three
years; attended the Greater
Naples Leadership Program and served on its
board; and was asked by
Sheriff Hunter to become a
member of his Innovative
Studies Group.
“Every one of these
commitments is one where
someone came up to me
and asked me if I would
consider serving,” Coyne
stated. “I’ve always felt
that’s a greater tribute to
the Marine Corps than to
me as an individual. The
fact that I was a Marine
(Corps) General causes
people to have confidence.
I feel I have made a positive difference in every
organization I’ve been
involved in.”
Howard Isaacson
With an eye toward the
importance for diversity
of opinion, self-nominee
Howard Isaacson feels
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he can bring great value
and slightly different
perspectives to the Foundation Board. His stated key
beliefs and opinions are:
1) The Foundation is a
master homeowners association and should continue to operate as such —
managing common areas
and amenities, governing
the community, and listening and representing the
interest of all residents.
Pelican Bay is an extremely
fine community. The Foundation’s role should be
to keep it that way and
improve Pelican Bay.
2) The Board of Directors
must promote open, unbiased discussion and
debate. They must listen
closely to residential and
commercial property owners.
The Board’s role is to
understand and represent
interests, safeguard assets,
provide clear guidance to
hired management and
staff, and promote a sense
of community.
Isaacson believes the past
Board has not strived hard
enough to achieve a sense
of community.
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involved in this major
planning initiative started
four months ago. The planning team is in the process
of preparing a very detailed
questionnaire covering
a wide range of topics
resulting from planning
consultant discussions
with over 100 members.
Lickhalter indicated that
this all-out effort on the
part of the Foundation to
get facts and member
opinions in an unbiased,
quantitative and measurable way is expected to go
out to every member in the
community, both residential
and commercial, in the next
few weeks. The survey
results will be used to create
a community values model
that will ultimately lead to
development of a long
range plan.
“If privileged to continue
to serve as Chair of the
Strategic Planning Committee, my intention is to
help lead completion of the
plan at the end of this
calendar year and implementation of the plan,”
pledges Lickhalter.
Finally, Lickhalter feels the
past year has been a bit
contentious for the Board
and members of the community. He is very much
aware of, and committed to,
the need for critical communication — not just to
the community, but with
the community.
Doug Esson
Esson states his decision to
run for the Board stems
from the September 24
meeting where capital
projects were discussed. At
that meeting, the Treasurer
reduced the assessment
without reducing the dollar
volume of projects, which
didn’t make sense to Esson.
In the meeting’s Q&A
session, Esson says about 30
people spoke to the Board
and only one was in favor
of the assessment and
corresponding capital projects. Yet, the Board voted
the assessment in unanimously. Perplexed, Esson
started looking into the
mechanics of how the
Foundation Board worked.
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After talking to the Concerned Citizens group,
he decided to run for
the Board.
Esson feels the Foundation Board needs more
openness; more accountability; and reform. He
further states that the
Concerned Citizens’ slate
of candidates — Coyne,
Pendergrass and Esson —
can see to those changes.
According to Esson,
when the community Bylaws were originally defined, WCI set them up so
it could do whatever it
wanted — and the Bylaws
haven’t changed. Thus, the
Foundation Board can
assess members as much as
they want; they can change
the political status of Pelican
Bay with the only vote being
the one required by the state
for registered voters only,
disenfranchising almost
60% of Pelican Bay owners
who are not registered
Florida voters.
“If elected, I pledge to
follow the Concerned Citizens guidelines to rescind
the assessment, have all
meetings be open and to
have major capital assessments voted on in the
months of January to March
when Pelican Bay owners
are here,” stated Esson.
Further, Esson declared he
will do his ultimate to
amend the bylaws so that
any capital projects requiring an assessment over
$1 million is put to a binding vote of all owners. This
procedure would also
apply to any change in the
political status of Pelican
Bay, whereby the Board
would be bound by a 51%
or more vote to go forward.
Jim Murray
An active volunteer, Jim
Murray has served three
years on the Pelican Bay
Facilities Committee, as
well as one year each on the
House, Community Center
and Member Policies and
Relations committees. Previously, he served 15 years
on committees and the
Board of a member-owned
club, including a term
as president.
Having run a successful
sales and marketing company for 35 years, continuing as a consultant for
five years, Murray feels he
will have the time to continue to make a contribution
to Pelican Bay now that he
is almost retired.
“All of us running care
about Pelican Bay, its
future and its governance,”
Murray stated. “We all
agree that we live in a
premier community and
want to keep it that way.
I’m committed to a more
transparent Board, better
communications, more
member involvement, and
fiscal conservancy.”
Murray feels the Board
needs to establish its
credibility; the community
needs to have confidence
in Board members.
Regarding the assessment,
Murray admits he is in
favor of it, but would have
preferred it be for one year.
“With the shortfall on
new and renewal resale
fees and an aging infrastructure, we needed the
funds,” Murray declared.
“Because of the strictures of
our fiscal year, we needed
them when the budgeting
process was called for.”
In terms of incorporation,
Murray says that while
the ability to control the
community’s destiny looks
inviting, he still has his
doubts. If, and when, the
effluent water issue is
settled in the affirmative,
Murray says he would be in
favor of bringing the
continuation of studying
incorporation up for a vote.
He is concerned with disenfranchising half of the
members and still needs to
be convinced about projected cost savings.
In reference to governance, Murray is not in favor
of putting constraints on
the Board. He indicated the
community’s beachfront
facilities are not hurricane
resistant enough and need
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wants to keep them. He
feels such repairs and
structural projects will
probably cost more than $1
million and is concerned
that homeowners will not
agree to pay that amount to
protect a community asset.
“If a $1 million cap were
placed on capital projects,
I honestly doubt if we’d
be sitting in this building
(community center) today,”
Murray declared.
Murray feels there is a
good procedure in place
now for a facilities project to
move forward and states
that all such meetings are
open to the public.
Steve Feldhaus
Stating that he is not
running on anyone’s slate,
Steve Feldhaus cites the fact
that the community is at a
critical crossroads as the
reason he is running for the
Board. He feels Pelican Bay
has severe financial problems, has an aging infrastructure, is built out, has
increased use of facilities,
and an increasingly active
membership. He further
indicated the community is
at a stage where critical
governance and communication issues call for the
ability to work with people
and solve problems on a
collegial basis.
Feldhaus stated that the
Foundation is blessed as an
organization to have some
amazingly wise people
who have dedicated an
incredible amount of time,
energy and talent to try to
solve these problems. He
believes he can bring
experience, integrity and
good judgment to the table.
Regarding incorporation,
Feldhaus feels any rational
person sees there are
substantial benefits.
“The principal benefit is
planning process so that
we no longer have issues
like Cap d’Antibes,” stated
Feldhaus. “We no longer
have to worry about
whether we can rebuild
our beachfront restaurant
if there is a storm. We
don’t have to worry about
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WCI negotiating with
Collier County over moving
its commercial interests,”
he continued.
He recognizes there
are also substantial risks.
Further, he doesn’t feel the
community has sufficient
information today — nor
will it in March — to be
able to quantify the benefits and risks and to enter
into a preference poll.
Thus, he proposes the
community wait to decide
about incorporation until
three criteria are met:
1. The non-potable water
issue is resolved and a legal
opinion of the resolution
is obtained.
2. The feasibility study
should be conducted while
the non-potable water issue
is being resolved. However,
he would ask that the study
be done with a skeptical
eye because new ventures
cost more than expected.
3. The Board should come
up with a full report to
membership on each issue
of incorporation, spelling
out in detail what they
think about it.
Robert Pendergrass
During the summer, Robert
Pendergrass found that a
lot of people in his condo
association, as well as his
fellow tennis members,
were upset about problems
that had arisen, like bike
lanes and assessments. He
happened to meet a group
of other like-minded people
who formed the Concerned
Citizens group. Pendergrass
feels comfortable that
there is a lot of support for
the Concerned Citizens.
“It is very important that
if we get the changes we
believe are needed in communications and changes in
governance, that these
three people are elected,”
stated Pendergrass, referring to members of the
Concerned Citizens who
are running for positions.
Pendergrass further indicated he is for open communication and improved
governance. He feels there
has been a “hue and cry”
about the closed nature
of the Pelican Bay Post.
Looking at communication on the bike lane,
Pendergrass asked why it
took place in the summer.
“Why did the assessment
take place in the summer?
Was it necessary?” asked
Pendergrass. “That was not
part of the budgeting
process as far as I understand it. It was a capital
assessment. It could have
been done at any time.”
In terms of governance,
Pendergrass feels there is a
need for more accountability. On the issue of the
assessment, Pendegrass
points out that the list that
came out was called ‘proposed capital expenses’.
“When it came out, how
were we to know what these
proposed capital expenses
were for?” asked Pendergrass.
Reiterating that communication has been
lacking on these issues,
Pendergrass also expressed
he had a problem with
the incorporation process.
Many times during the
President’s Council, people
have asked to sit in on
committee meetings but
were told it was closed.
He also cited a problem
with being told that the
Foundation is only spending
$13,000 on incorporation (study), but asks
what about the cost of
attorneys, brochures, debates and staff time?
In summary, Pendergrass
stated that he is for better
communication and changes
in governance. Further, he
pledged that if attendees
vote for him and the two
other Concerned Citizens
candidates, there will be
a more open and responsible Board.
Q&A Session
The following questions
and answers are not
presented verbatim, but
rather paraphrased to
keep them concise.
Q: What are your views
of what the feasibility
study is designed to do?
A: Pendergrass — The
feasibility study will show
if we would really save
money by incorporating or
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not. Before we spend the
money on the feasibility
study, let’s find out if
the community wants it.
Do we want to spend that
money before we solve
the water issue? Let’s solve
the water issue first.
Lickhalter — My understanding is that the feasibility study will indeed
outline all of the issues,
including type of governance, charter, all the
things that any rational
voter would want to know
about before they are
asked to vote.
Smolucha — I worry about
the process here again and
the roll that the Foundation
is taking in regard to incorporation. I think we’re all
potentially interested in
this, but frankly, doing even
a feasibility study before we
have some sense of whether
we would possibly move
forward is the cart before
the horse. If we’re to do
a poll, it would best be
focused on the voters because at the end of the day
they will decide whether
we incorporate or not. With
all due respect to membership, if we’re to incorporate
under Florida law, the voters
will decide. We should
determine if the voters are
going to go that way or not.
Isaacson — If we turn
it to the voters rather
than members, why is the
Foundation spending effort,
energy and dollars on a
political issue that should be
dealt with outside of a master
homeowners association?
Coyne — When the
PBPOA voted to split the
cost of the incorporation
study with the Foundation,
I was opposed to spending
any dollars. I don’t think it
is a proper use of Foundation funds. If there is a
group within the community that feels we should
incorporate, they should
form a Political Action
Committee (PAC), raise
their own funds from likeminded citizens and use
those funds to persuade the
rest of the community.
Murray — We need a
feeling of the entire community before a binding
vote of registered voters.
I strongly believe a straw
vote should go to all voters.
Q: How would you govern differently than the
current Board? (directed
to Jim Murray)
Murray — My impression is that the Board has
pretty well made its decision on the results, such as
the vote on the assessment,
before the meeting goes
public. I would rather have
open discussion at the
Board meeting — start an
hour earlier, rather than
have discussion go on with
smaller groups beforehand.
Feldhaus — I would be
more open to opposition
and more open to differences of opinion. I have a
great deal of respect for
the individuals giving their
time and commitment to
serve on the Board. I admire
and applaud them for all
they’ve done. But, I do believe that as a community
we learn from opposition
and that we can put
together a product that is
more efficient, more effective and better lasting.
I also believe that in any
incorporation debate, the
entire membership of this
community should have a
voice. It is a critical issue
that affects all our futures,
and while registered voters
ultimately will make the
decision, we should have
something to say about
going forward. This is a
critically important longterm issue. I don’t think
we should be asked to
vote on that before we get
all the information.
Esson — The Foundation
Board has said if we
don’t get the non-potable
water, incorporation is
dead. I don’t think we
should spend a nickel
on any studies before
we get the water issue
resolved.
Smolucha — First step is
for a straw poll to go to
voters to see if it has any
desirability. Getting data
on water is also critical.
We need to go in some
logical common sense
progress towards the end
state — not just jump to
some conclusion and start
spending money.
Pendergrass — The
Board doesn’t discuss
everything. They take a
vote and for some reason
the vote usually comes
out 7-0. That means everybody agrees, which gets back
to my issues about communication and accountability.
Q. What is the top issue
or priority for each candidate and what would he
do about it?
Pendergrass — Accountability. I would change
it with more discussion;
more openess.
Feldhaus — Long-term
financial viability of this
organization. Serious problems face the community
that are best solved by
taking the long view and
doing a little bit every
year so you don’t get to a
stage where you need
a large assessment to
solve a problem you didn’t
adequately foresee. I would
dedicate my time and
energies to trying to solve
that problem.
Murray — As we move
from a developing community to one that is
mature and built out, we
need to focus our efforts on
how to keep Pelican Bay a
competitive community in
the marketplace. How to
keep our home values up
is No. 1. This all has to
be done through more
transparent governance.
Esson — Amend the Bylaws to protect each of us.
Bay Colony has been very
successful with amending
its Bylaws to set a limit on
the capital expenditures the
board passes. If the dollar
amount of the expenditure
is over $1 million, a binding
vote by residents makes the
decision whether to proceed or not. There have
been five votes taken
and each one has been
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overwhelmingly passed,
because when the Board
comes to sell Bay Colony
residents on a proposal it
knows exactly what the
cost is going to be, and it
has to be a darn good
project. I would also work
to protect us against a
political change of the
community without a vote
of all owners.
Lickhalter — My critical
issue is a dual one — to
continue to better understand the needs of the
community and to preserve
and enhance our values,
which I think can best be
done through completion
Before
of the rigorous planning
process already begun. In
the process of planning,
I would fully engage the
community to clarify the
message that goes out in
our communication and
stay on message.
Smolucha — Fix what I
perceive as a credibility and
perception problem. I believe the current Board works
hard and has the best intent, but the way they do
things is not optimum. We
don’t have good communication and good feedback
loops. We are not very
fiscally responsible in terms
of accounting to make sure
projects have a goal, objective and budget — and are
held to them. These are things
I have experience in and
I hope to add to the Board.
Isaacson — The key
challenge is communication. Not just within the
Board, but much more
importantly, that the needs,
thoughts and ideas of the
membership are clearly
communicated and understood by the board, which
are their representatives.
Coyne — Transparency is
more than just a word — it’s
a thought process. Getting
the community involved
in decisions.
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Q: Would you have voted
to exempt the commercial
owners from the recently
voted assessment?
Coyne — I don’t know
the basis for that decision.
If there’s no reason not
to assess them and the
assessment is a good idea, it’s
a good idea for everyone.
Isaacson — If there are
not documented reasons for
an exception, then there
should be no exception.
Smolucha — I believe
the assessment should not
have gone through at the
time it did. We needed to
have more than some idea
of what we wanted to
spend the money on. We
needed to have a plan with
specific goals, objectives
and measures that can be
put on project management
and the operations team.
Furthermore, those projects
should be for the benefit of
the community, not small
subsets of the community.
Lickhalter — I voted to
not assess the commercial
members and I believe it
was the correct decision.
The commercial members
would not derive benefit
near-term from the potential uses of that money. The
assessment is a bridging
mechanism for providing
capital for near-term needs,
only a few of which have
been authorized, that are of
direct benefit to residents
but not of direct benefit to
commercial interests.
Esson — I would have
voted against assessing the
commercial interests for the
same reason just presented.
The commercial owners
would receive no benefit
from it and shouldn’t be
penalized for it. They are
a valuable part of our
community and we want
to help them get along
and expand.
Murray — I would have
voted against it. The
commercial interests pay a
lot in their normal assessment and I don’t think
they derive more value
out of it.
Feldhaus — Based on
what I know, I would not
have assessed the commercial interests. I have
met with several of them
as a candidate and I can
tell you their feeling is that
they don’t receive value
equal to the dues they
currently pay. The proposed
use of that assessment
would unlikely provide
benefit to them and there
could have been long
term harm to our relationship with an important
segment of the community
by attempting to asses it
for something that would
have provided marginal
benefit to it.
Pendergrass — I believe
the Bylaws say that if
you benefit from the
assessment, you should be
assessed. We don’t know
what the assessment is
for, so how do we know if
it will benefit the commercial owners?
How to vote
Ballots for the Pelican Bay
Foundation Board of
Directors election were
mailed out February 25th to
all members using the
correspondence address
the Foundation has on
file. The voting process is
being managed by Automated Data Processing
(ADP)/Broadridge.
Cast your vote by March
28 via phone, internet or
traditional mail. A report
of the election results
will be held in open session
on Saturday, March 29,
2008, 12 noon, at the
Commons office. Results
will be announced at
the Foundation Annual
Meeting Monday, March
31, 10am, at the Community Center.
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RESIDENTS SPEAK OUT REGARDING INCORPORATION
Publisher’s Note: The following member opinions are presented in no particular order or grouping as many do not fit neatly in a “pro or con” category.
Incorporation primer — Benefits
Introduction
As a former Treasurer and Vice Chairman
of the Pelican Bay Foundation, I have
fielded many queries about incorporation.
After Naples’ termination of our proposed
annexation, I have been an open advocate of
incorporation and reaffirm that position based
on a consideration of all the significant
financial and amenity-related benefits.
The purpose of this paper is transparent —
to persuade my neighbors to consider
the many cogent arguments in favor of
incorporation and to take a position only after
considering all the facts.
In order to evaluate the merits of our political
emancipation into a uniquely desirable Village
of Pelican Bay, we first must understand our
developmental origins. Thirty years ago,
Westinghouse Communities created Pelican
Bay in the form of a politically amorphous
entity legally established as a dependent district
of Collier County. At that time, Collier County
was a fraction of its current population and its
now growing eastern frontiers were ruled by
panthers, alligators and other feral creatures.
Then, our political influence was not an issue.
Threats to condemn or otherwise expropriate
our unique assets into the public domain
did not exist. However, our present political
position is different. We exercise little influence
with County potentates and have been subject
to egregious duplicity, political bullying
and backroom shenanigans that have spiked
in recent years.
In this essay, I argue the merits of the
political emancipation of Pelican Bay into its
own unique, friendly, opulent village. Indeed,
I argue for our own political brand or special
identity that promises to propel our real
estate values to match or exceed the
comparative heights of Old Naples, a
charming enclave protected by the City of
Naples. At this time, we lack political
protection and our real estate values are
imperiled, subject to the next political attack
by avaricious County politicians.
The County politicians want our beaches.
They lust for our private beach access. They
have made inroads over time and only
vigorous (and legally costly) preemptive
initiatives by the Pelican Bay Foundation and
Pelican Bay Property Owners Association have
thwarted the political beast for the time being.
Where were the apologists for the status quo
at those perilous times? Some were on the
sidelines and others were arguing the merits
of appeasement. Many just recited the
hackneyed nostrum of “better the devil that
you know than the devil you don’t know.”
Perhaps the time has already passed for an
impartial and sober assessment of the merits of
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this venture into our own participatory
democracy. But perhaps the time is uniquely
apposite for Pelican Bay to break the historical
chains of political serfdom. If not, that time
must come again in the future as our political
destiny demands that we take a stand for
independence versus servitude, just versus
unjust taxation, respect versus disrespect,
identity versus anonymity, courage versus
weakness, higher versus lower property values.
One insightful question: Why do not the
well-organized opponents of incorporation
simply undertake good-natured expositions
against incorporation instead of inundating
our community with rampant innuendo,
ad-hominem attacks and allegations of
conspiracy? Do you take issue with this type
of uncontrolled rhetoric?
Well, many opponents of incorporation have
long political affiliations with the County’s
MSTBU, an acronym that has morphed
into the more user-friendly PBSD. I believe
their historical policies of negotiation and
accommodation with the County may be
well-meaning but ineffective in advancing the
vital interests of Pelican Bay. History documents
the persuasive arguments for my position
against the continuing quixotic nature of
the opposition’s ill-fated quest.
In sum, I am a realist and this paper
documents historical and other reasons for
incorporation. Sometimes the only feasible
course to achieve our objective of the
preservation and enhancement of the Pelican
Bay we love is by resolve and courage against
the disarming allure of appeasement.
Benefits
This Primer enumerates the major benefits
from incorporation. For a comprehensive
Independent Study, reference Understanding
Municipal Incorporation (“Independent
Study”) published by Florida Gulf Coast
University and available by clicking on
“News Flash — Incorporation Report” at the
website www.pelicanbay.org and mailed to
all Pelican Bay members.
Financial Benefits
1. The Independent Study documents a
reduction in Pelican Bay’s ad valorem taxes of
approximately $2,587,000 per annum. As
Pelican Bay is currently a “donor community”
within Collier County, our savings are available
to reduce our property taxes and /or to invest
in our community — in lieu of donating this
excessive taxation to other unincorporated
areas of the County, e.g. Golden Gate for a
new $6,000,000 library.
The following chart outlines the estimated
annual tax savings at various assessed values:
Assessed Value
Tax Savings
$ 500,000
$229
$ 750,000
$350
$1,000,000
$470
2. In addition to the reduction in ad valorem
taxes, Pelican Bay would benefit from
governmental grants and other revenue
sharing, including sharing in retail sales
and gasoline taxes. These amounts will be
quantified, along with estimated tax savings,
in the Feasibility Study required before a final
vote by Pelican Bay registered voters.
3. Further tax curtailments are possible,
including robust bidding and negotiating
processes for all out-sourced contracts over
time. All supplemental financial benefits will
not be quantified in the Feasibility Report as our
community will determine the extent to which
those additional savings should be targeted
after incorporation.
Governance Benefits
1. Democratic control over elected Village of
Pelican Bay officials voted into office by Pelican
Bay registered voters. Currently, our political
affairs are solely controlled by County
Commissioners who are funding the rapidly
developing eastern part of Collier County.
Pelican Bay now represents a scant 4% of
the County population and our influence
continues to erode.
Moreover, Pelican Bay registered voters are
entitled to vote for only one of five County
Commissioners, with the other four County
Commissioners unaccountable to our Pelican
Bay electorate. This represents a critical flaw
in the current County governance model.
2. Increased protection of our way of life in
Pelican Bay through control over our PUD,
including zoning and permitting, and further
legal and political protections provided by
incorporation of The Village of Pelican Bay.
For instance, the County will be stripped of
the authority to approve massive new or
redeveloped structures in violation of our
PUD, our own permitting requirements and
deed restrictions.
Do you recall the Cap d’Antibes fiasco
precipitated and defended by the County
and thwarted only by joint action of the
Pelican Bay Foundation and the Pelican Bay
Property Owners Association?
Do you also recall the County’s proposal to
connect the Pelican Bay and Park Shore
segments of Crayton Road as a condition of
permitting the expansion of the then financially
beleaguered Waterside Shoppes? Do you agree
with the location of the mammoth Waterside
Garage? Are you concerned about input into
changes of footprints, densities and heights
throughout Pelican Bay as older residential
and commercial structures are redeveloped?
Do you think Pelican Bay’s self-determination
on these critical matters is preferable to that of
unaccountable County politicians and staff?
Perhaps you even recall the County’s
expropriation of our water system many years
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ago. This venal taking
resulted in state legislation
that banned any similar
nefarious acts in the future.
Now the County Commissioners even threaten
to breach their promised
legal obligations to provide effluent water to
our community. However,
Pelican Bay is on firm legal
ground and is moving
forward with judicial and
administrative rulings prior
to finalizing the incorporation process.
Have you studied the
history of restoration
funding for the County’s
Mangrove Preserve within
and about Pelican Bay? Do
you recall, many years ago,
the debate over who should
pay for remediation of the
dying forest? Do you recall
the comment of the County
Attorney regarding Pelican
Bay’s protective covenants
providing for the County’s
obligation to “maintain” the
Preserve? He stated that the
County’s obligation to
pay was “arguable,” and
rested his case. The result:
Pelican Bay paid a special
County assessment to
maintain the Preserve.
Have you wondered why
the Town of Ave Maria
insisted on instituting
an independent district,
eschewing the lowly
dependent district status
that Pelican Bay offers? Will
you be surprised if Ave
Maria chooses to incorporate in the future?
Would you be surprised
to learn that Commissioner
Halas disparaged Pelican
Bay’s property rights many
years ago in a meeting at
his office with this writer
and our former Foundation
President? The Commissioner became agitated,
tense and belligerent. He
railed against Pelican Bay’s
enforcement of its legal
rights to private berm
access to the beach and
challenged us to remedy
this purported injustice.
3. A protective layer of
governance which legal
experts opine will buttress
our special assets, coveted
by County Commissioners
for public use:
(A) Our private beaches
(Sandpiper and Sandbar);
(B) Our private beach
access via our berm system;
(C) Our private beach
and recreational parking
facilities;
(D) Other common
facilities;
Over the years, Collier
County Commissioners and
their staff have both
threatened and taken
adverse action against our
special interests.
For example, at the
Collier County Board
meeting of January 16,
Commissioner Halas again
slurred his bias against
our community with his
enduring question of “Why
don’t you just give us your
four miles of beach”
Let’s ponder that question’s
relevance to our dialogue
on governance. Indeed,
let’s also query: Who is
“you” and who is “us?”
Indeed, this is the same
Commissioner whom the
opponents of incorporation
perceive as an ally of
Pelican Bay. Do you agree?
A few years ago, our
former Foundation President received a telephone
call one evening about a
pending vote to prohibit the
rebuilding of structures to
the west of Collier County’s
Coastal Construction Line.
He rushed to that rump
session and halted the
action. Do you think that
our beach buildings and
boardwalks promote your
property values?
County staff has a nefarious history of deferring
our permitting for restoration and expansion projects to “the back of the
line.” Do you think this
helps Pelican Bay? Ask our
former Foundation President about his frustrations
when unable to receive
timely approval of projects
and the negative impact
of those unwarranted
deferrals on our residents
and guests.
Final Thought:
Please attend the Town
Hall Meetings and read all
available information. Then
take a position that will
preserve and protect the
Pelican Bay that you love.
At this time, only incorporation into the Village of
Pelican Bay will accomplish
your goals.
Ian McKeag
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A realistic, non-promoting study of our Florida neighbors who have incorporated in
the past few years — namely Bonita Springs, Marco Island and Fort Myers Beach, will
show that each of them lack income to support their infrastructure and each has gained
an expensive layer of administrative personnel besides. We already have administrative
overload in Pelican Bay: witness the $1500 assessment which appeared out of nowhere
and without prior designation as to why it was required and how it would be spent.
Incorporation would permit that kind of random assessment without any public input
whatsoever. We should definitely not incorporate Pelican Bay. We don’t need any more
politicians in our midst.
Carol Hulce
www.pelicanbay.org
Dear Steering Committee Members:
In view of the relative positions of Pelican Bay and Collier County, it appears to
me that consideration of incorporation by Pelican Bay is timely and appropriate.
Considering the limits in area and population of Pelican Bay in relation to the
larger and expanding developed areas of the county and vastly greater population,
it seems evident that Pelican Bay is and will continue to provide a substantial share
of the county tax base and a diminishing share of the cost of county service coupled
with a diminishing share of voting control over county administration and activity.
This is not a formula for a successful relationship between the residents of Pelican
Bay and Collier County.
An important and necessary condition, however, in proceeding with the
separation of Pelican Bay from Collier County is the viability of agreements for
continuation of services by the County, including sewer and water, effluent water
service, etc. Without such agreement the incorporation plans could come to naught.
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We moved into our house in Pelican Bay in 1990. Since
then there have been several attempts at annexation to
Naples or incorporation. All attempts have been aborted
because there is no overriding reason or real passion for
either within the community. The cost of past and current
efforts to change our government is no doubt approaching
$1M. How many times does our community have to say
no before this ends?
We are in the real estate development business and
have seen government at its best and its worst. The
last thing we need is a mayor and city council pitting
neighbor against neighbor in a political battle for
power. After dealing with government agencies for
over three decades in my career I have relished the
relative absence of governmental intrusion where we
live. Pelican Bay has been an oasis for us for over
seventeen years and I see no reason to continue this
disruption of our quiet enjoyment of one of the coolest
place on earth to live.
We lived in the city of Naples for twelve years, a
block from the beach and it is also a great place to
live, except for the politics. I liked most of the politicians,
I just didn’t like the small town quibbling. If you are
bored, why don’t you run for the Collier County
Commission or move to Naples where you can run
for mayor. Consider volunteering at the hospital, play
golf, go fishing or buy a boat.
As for the budget you propose, my experience tells
me that if you multiply it by two, it will be closer to the
real world of small town antics. Thanks to the foresight
of the original developers our recycled irrigation water
costs about half of the Collier County potable water and
is not subject to the one day a week restriction during
droughts. If we were to leave the county, they could simply
shut us off if, in the future, an ever growing county
population demanded this benefit and they needed
our share. That’s what politicians do to get reelected.
Our private beach access was approved by the county and
we all expect them to honor that agreement. If we leave
the county, it would move us one step further away from
that promise and place us in an adversarial position, us
against them.
There are many reasons for staying in the county. I know
you mean well and think you are doing the right thing,
but I wish you would just stop this process and let the
residents of Pelican Bay live and let live in peace. The
outcome, after all of your well meaning efforts, will no
doubt be the same as before.
Ed Ruff
First annexation, now incorporation. May I humbly
suggest that all of the retirees working on this latest
gambit instead do something productive and
volunteer at one or two of the numerous charity
organizations in our area, rather than trying to
fix something that ain’t broke.
Thank you.
Lowell Wrucke
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My family has owned in Pelican Bay for four years.
We love our community, the amenities, the ambiance,
the proximity to the beach and shopping. We visit year
round as often as career and school breaks allow.
We strongly supported annexation into the city of
Naples. We felt kindred with the City of Naples and
thought we would enjoy economies of scale. After
reading all the distributed literature regarding self
incorporation, we are left with the impression there is
no downside or risk to incorporation. We are enticed
by the estimated savings of $2.5 million, but concerned
we have not included the increases in cost to provide
for continuing elections, pay for government officials
including a mayor, commissioners, planner, and
attendant staff. Are we comfortable garbage collection,
public works, water, water treatment, reuse water,
police, and fire and rescue costs can be negotiated at
the same or lower rates? What additional facilities must
we buy or rent, build, and maintain to house a services
division and government offices? You have used the
City of Bonita Springs as an example of successful
incorporation. Are there any examples of disappointing
results of incorporation?
In the end, if all the answers are resoundingly
positive we will support incorporation of Pelican Bay.
To date we feel as though we have been given a sugar
coated version of incorporation. Perhaps this is not
really about saving money but in fact a means to
control our own destiny. Let’s hear the facts from both
sides and decide our future.
I am in favor of further exploration of incorporating Pelican Bay. There are hurdles
that need to be overcome, such as availability of water, etc. However, I feel it would be
good for Pelican Bay to be its own township entity, rather than being tied to the County.
We have very little clout with the County as evidenced by our Commissioner voting
against us in the recent high rise conflict, which was subsequently resolved in our favor
in the courts. As Collier County expands to the targeted 1 million people, we will have
even less influence and hence control over our needs. We are a seashore community and
our needs are different from the inland communities.
I was in favor of annexation and am in favor of incorporation for the same reasons. I
am not concerned as much about a big cost savings, if we can run our own business,
managed by people who care about our community.
In Ohio, I lived in a community of about 5000 voting entities and this township was
run very well (of course, we had our own water). We also had our own police and firemen
and schools and city manager etc. It can be done efficiently and each citizen feels a part
of the decisions that are made for the community.
Stuart Warshauer
Respectfully submitted,
Griff and Nanci Gosnell
There is no indication the majority of Pelican Bay
members are interested in incorporation. We are registered
in Florida and would be among the 5,000 who would have
a vote. What about the 10,000 who would have no voice?
Why should one third of us control the fate of all 15,000
members? That violates the basic democratic principles of
our Country
Any confidence we had in your willingness to give
serious consideration on matters of importance was lost
last summer when the assessment was pushed through.
Pleas from members and Condo Presidents to delay the
matter for a few months so more members could be present
to have input were denied. My letters to the Board were
not even acknowledged. There was no mention of the issue
in the Post.
There appears no one opposing incorporation was
included on the steering committee. None of the many
contrary views were set forth in your News Flash. You say
the Post will give equal space pro and con. Is that fair if
the majority of comments are opposed?
We seriously question your economic estimates,
especially those of the cost of continuing this process. If
your projected savings of $2.5 million a year is accurate
then there was no valid need for the assessment.
We strongly object to your spending one additional cent
of our money on this matter. Let the unelected committee
finance their effort from their own pockets. Stop now.
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R ESIDENTS SPEAK O UT
Dear Editor and Pelican Bay Readers,
If the issues that concern us all about living in an incorporated Pelican Bay
are brought into perspective, there appears to be two that are very difficult
hurdles. Very simply, water and money. If both issues can be solved in Pelican
Bay’s favor before we do the straw poll, then the poll should go forth.
By their own admission the water problem may end up to be a deal breaker.....
as Henry Price stated at the recent town hall meeting, “no water agreement with
the county and incorporation is finished”.
The money angle is somewhat more troubling than I previously thought.
Under Appendix E in the recent Pelican Bay News Flash “Understanding
Incorporation” the success of Bonita Springs is depicted after incorporation some
years ago. If one follows the taxable value line from top to bottom it was easy to
see that tax base had almost tripled, 3.5 billion in 2001 to 9.8 billion in 2007.
It is understandable with an increasing tax base such as this, that the city
could remain in the black, producing excess revenues for years to come.
Had this chart been presented with the collected taxes number remaining
relatively constant (such as the case would be for Pelican Bay) Bonita Springs
could be in bankruptcy. Pelican Bay will not be able to enjoy an increasing
property tax base such as BS has, because we are built out. Such increases in a
built out community can only come from raising our individual taxes. Even the
tax calculations used for PB are obsolete, as the recent Florida property tax
amendment changed our tax base.
So, until these two very troubling questions can be answered, all efforts to
incorporate should be halted. They can always be re-stared if the answers turn
out favorably for PB.
Respectively Submitted,
Ted Gravenhorst
This statement is made in opposition to the incorporation.
It is too costly, the reason for incorporation has disappeared and the monies
available could be more prudently spent in creating a demand for the purchase of homes
in Pelican Bay.
Since passing of the amendment to the Florida constitution realtors have been waiting
for the influx of buyers who have not come. This will continue until money has been
spent to convince buyers that Pelican Bay is the place to live. Once the homeowners
in Pelican Bay feel secure in their investment, esoteric discussions of incorporation
would be appropriate.
The reason for the disappearance of the problem is that Pelican Bay is built out, any
tear downs or enlargements of buildings is within the control of the Foundation.
This was not the situation when application was made to the City of Naples. Gulf
Bay had approval to build a large condo. This matter was litigated and agreement
signed with the Foundation which approved the revised building plan.
Incorporation, if State approved, will necessitate the following:
Obtain a source of fresh and non-portable water. There has been no indication
from the County Manager that this could be settled.
Pelican Bay corporation cannot supply the services any cheaper than done by
the county. Because of this the relatively small amount of money saved $2,376,000
($120 each based on a population of 20,000) will be quickly dissipated.
Incorporation would necessitate electing commissioners who could not talk to
one another because of Sunshine, require a staff including a manager for carrying
out their decisions and an attorney to advise on the legality of their decisions. All of
the space in the Center at Hammock Oak and the Commons is fully utilized, so
office space would have to be rented.
Dick Laughlin
www.pelicanbay.org
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I’ve been in Pelican Bay since 1995 and have seen 3 or 4 attempts to change the
governance at Pelican Bay. You should open your report outlining why all the other
attempts have failed. The problem we have here is there are a lot of people in Pelican
Bay that have a lot of money to spend and this type of activity is a great way for them to
fill their time. Everyone thinks they are going to get something for nothing. No one is
responsible for anything with this. Who pays if the fees for incorporation are too low?
The residents of Pelican Bay pay. This report says we will save $2.5M a year. Who pays
if the editors here are wrong? The Pelican Bay residents.
It would be nice to see what expenses a municipal government the size of Pelican Bay
would cost including all the indebtedness that have been floated. If one took that figure
and doubled it; that would be what it would start at for PB. Where will the PB Town
Hall be erected? Where will all the other infrastructure go? Perhaps some land will have
to be condemned to make room.
We have already seen how the PB foundation wants to spend money for the future.
Instead of pay as you go we have to run up debt to have it now so that these items cost
4 times as much. Our planning is a mess. Why did we expand the community center
with insufficient parking? Great planning job.
The best thing is for the PB Foundation and PBPOA declare a moratorium on all this
nonsense for at least 10 years. Who authorized all of the expenditures for this report?
Why didn’t we have a vote on spending for that?
Raey W. S. Webster
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After attending the February 4 th Town Hall meeting, I departed with a few
thoughts.
First, the presentation explained a great deal about municipal incorporation here
in Florida and why it makes sense to let the process unfold. Let’s give full
consideration to the pros and cons of moving Pelican Bay from under the thumb of
Collier County, and on to a new life as an incorporated town or village.
There’s little doubt that Pelican Bay is quite a way down in the county’s list of
priorities, except perhaps when it comes time to collect our tax dollars and obtain
potential beach access. The population of interior Collier County is growing. Pelican
Bay is not. It seems clear the wants and needs of the interior county are fast becoming
the primary concern of the elected commissioners. No doubt, this will become more
problematical in the years ahead. For example, the county that is supposed to care
has threatened to cut off our supply of non-potable water, if we dare to incorporate.
The legality of this threat seems doubtful, but will be resolved as part of the
continuing analysis of the pros and cons of municipal incorporation.
I don’t know whether I will favor incorporation when it’s time for a final vote,
but I do know that I’ll keep an open mind until all pertinent information is collected,
analyzed and presented to our community.
This may not be the greatest analogy but it makes some sense. Suppose you’re
walking in your garden and spot a new growth, one that you can’t identify. It could
be a weed or it might be a young flower. It’s just too early in the growing process to
tell. Isn’t it reasonable that the best solution is to let the plant mature. Why kill it
before establishing whether it has no value or is something very worthwhile. When
the plant matures, if it’s a weed, it can be easily discarded. On the other hand, it
just may turn out to be a valued flower.
So too, I urge each and everyone in Pelican Bay to stay the course and provide
your support for the ongoing consideration of municipal incorporation. Let’s wait
to see what we will have, an incorporated weed or an incorporated flower…and
vote accordingly!
Dave Ritger
www.pelicanbay.org
I am wondering why the February 2008 Pelican Bay News Flash makes no mention
(unless I missed it....) of the following relevant legislative restriction governing
incorporation: FL Statutes, Chapter 165.061 (1d) which states, “It (any city applying
for incorporation) must have a minimum distance of any part of the area proposed for
incorporation from the boundaries of an existing municipality within the county of at
least 2 miles or have an extraordinary natural boundary which requires separate
municipal government.” The Foundation went down this road once before, and
eventually gave it up because of the realization and acceptance of the unlikelihood of
getting this restriction overturned by the State Legislature. Pelican Bay is immediately
adjacent to the City of Naples, and has no “extraordinary natural boundary”.
I don’t understand the constant attempts to reorganize this wonderful community
in which I’ve lived, fulltime, for 17 years. If it ain’t broke — don’t fix it! Annexation
and incorporation have both been fully and unsuccessfully pursued before —
annexation twice already — and now you’re going for a “double” on
incorporation. Please stop wasting our funds on these efforts. What’s that other old
saying? History only repeats itself because we weren’t paying attention the first time.
No to incorporation — for the second time!
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Self-rule or servitude?
There is every reason to give incorporation serious
consideration.
After Pelican Bay’s recent experience with Collier
County — ranging from inattention to intimidation to
outright threats — the community must protect its interests
by incorporating.
What’s wrong with county governance? Only those
with short memories need ask. Here’s a brief list of countyPB interactions in recent years. The county:
• Threatened to breech our private property in order to
give the public access to our beaches.
• Approved an outrageous site plan, without public
hearing, for the construction of Cap d’Antibes, a
monstrosity 650 feet long, then reaffirmed the plan in an
open, slap-in-the-face meeting.
• Faced with the possibility of Pelican Bay annexing to
the City of Naples, threatened to cut off our recycled water
and then repeated the threat a year later.
• In the face of local opposition, approved a Waterside
site plan resulting in a Wall-of-China parking garage along
West Blvd.
What positive things has the county done for Pelican
Bay? We challenge anyone to cite a single instance of the
county going out of its way to help our community.
Not in expediting permits. The county permit procedure
is onerous and punitive.
Not in maintaining our beaches. Beach renourishment
is paid for by tourist dollars.
Not in state-of-the-art beautification. PB owners pay
every penny of landscaping, signage and lighting costs
through Pelican Bay Services Division taxes.
In fact, we more than pay our way in Collier County.
Pelican Bay is a donor community. We do not receive and
will not receive services commensurate with the taxes we
pay. Where does the money go? To build the infrastructure
of new inland communities to the east. We are subsidizing
areas that are basically unlike PB and whose interests
often run contrary to our own.
We have little or no say in how our money is spent.
Because we vote for only one of the five county
commissioners, we have no electoral leverage and virtually
no influence over the other four.
And why should the county commissioners pay attention
to Pelican Bay? Ours is an affluent, nearly built-out coastal
community, with only 4% of the residents of a county that
is rapidly expanding inland. All the action is to the east,
an area with which Pelican Bay shares few characteristics.
But we do not have to continue to be fiscal stepchildren.
Cityhood is a way to control our financial future.
Incorporation would give us that control and more.
Self-rule means responsiveness from close-in elected
officials. A focus on things that matter to Pelican Bay.
Control over services, control over taxes, control
over permits.
Pelican Bay is a first-class community; staying with the
county would mean indefinite continuation of secondclass status in the eyes of those currently governing us.
Clifford E. Landers
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At this time, I am neither for nor against incorporation,
but I encourage consideration of alternatives to our current
situation where Collier County treats Pelican Bay as a
“re-headed stepchild.”
Pelican Bay is a donor community. Land aplenty has
been donated to Collier County. When the mangroves died
in County land with Pelican Bay, our residents paid most
of the money for reclamation. Land for a parking lot along
Vanderbilt Beach Road had deed restrictions trashed by
the County, and now a multi-story garage has invaded us.
With respect to money, we have expensive home sites
that beget very high property taxes. This is amplified by
the fact that we have a high number of “snow birds” who
do not qualify for “Save Our Homes” property tax
protection. We have few public school children; are not a
gated community which put an overburden on local roads;
have a resident paid services division to manage
infrastructure; and have resident paid amenities, even
though our taxes help pay for the new $50 million water
park along Livingston Road. Now Collier County
threatens us with construction of a pier on our border
which will be very invasive.
The above are facts. Now an editorial — since Collier
went to single member district elections, about 25 years
ago, we have never had a commissioner who represents
Pelican Bay as poorly as the present commissioner.
Dear Pelican Bay Foundation,
In the past six-eight weeks, I have been privileged to attend two Presidents Council
meetings, two town hall meetings — with municipal incorporation as the major issue.
In a recent poll of all Pelican Bay associations, I voted (tentatively) “no” on
incorporation for two main reasons.
One, a serious concern over the use of water. At present, Pelican Bay has use of
effluent (grey) water provided by the County. We are unsure of what incorporation
and a partial “divorce” from the County could mean for us. If we are forced to use
both potable and grey water, some restrictions on usage are bound to follow, along
with rising costs.
Secondly, if we would incorporate, and our Pelican Bay Foundation would still
exist as presently constructed, with no change in its bylaws, they could still, without
registered voter approval, continue for example to levy assessments.
Would incorporation change this?
These two concerns, with others, have yet to be resolved.
David G. Guild, Vice President, Willow Brook Association
Respectfully,
Ross Obley
Gentlemen:
Our concerns with the ongoing investigation of
incorporation are twofold.
First; we’ve been told a telephone survey was taken
before even the first looks at the process began. Who
was telephoned? How many were telephoned? What
was the exact result? I hope the survey sample was
large enough to reflect all of Pelican Bay’s thinking on
this issue.
Second; the “straw poll” that will precede the
Feasibility Study was first suggested by the Foundation
Board as another telephone survey but was later
agreed to be a mailed ballot. We certainly hope the
mailing will include all Pelican Bay residents and that
the results be posted clearly for all to examine.
At this point we don’t know enough about
incorporation to decide either way. But the Foundation
Board must follow the wishes of all Pelican Bay
residents — no matter how they decide.
Sincerely,
Thomas F. and Georgia P. McGrath
As President of St. Thomas Condo, I want to advise you
of the feeling of our owners. I have communicated with
the majority of them and so far “not one person wishes to
pursue the issue any further”.
Jack Thompson
www.pelicanbay.org
Dear Reader,
I cannot understand the Pelican Bay Post Committee Report “Understanding Municipal
Incorporation.”
The report states: “Exact revenue and expenditure figures would not be known until
a full feasibility study was conducted. A financial assessment was not part of the scope
of this study.” This to me is most important and I cannot make an intelligent decision
without this information.
What will Incorporation cost? The report says, “A 5-year operating plan at a minimum
includes Proposed Staffing, Building Acquisition and Construction, plus a DEBT
Issuance.” What will it cost to staff and train for departments such as Planning Service,
Public Works, Water Management, Codes Enforcement, Health Dept., etc.? What will it
cost to build and acquire buildings and where is there room in Pelican Bay to put them?
What will be the real cost of water from the County? Where will these cost dollars come
from initially and how long will it take to make them up? What will be the real cost of
water from the County? Where will these cost dollars come from initially and how long
will it take to make them up? How long before we will see any tax savings?
Also the report states that the Tax Savings of $229 - $470 per owner was calculated
and based on a $25,000 Homestead Exemption. The New Homestead Exemption is
$50,000. How will this change the calculations? Also this new exemption should reduce
our taxes on a average of $300. How will the loss of these tax dollars to a Town
Government be made up and will we see any real savings?
After absorbing the cost of setting up, housing and maintaining a Town Government
plus the reduced collected taxes because of the exemption change, is it possible our taxes
may be higher. Governments have a tendency to grow.
With all of these unanswered questions, I must vote No on Incorporation.
Janet P. Rathbun
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Only about 30% of property owners in Pelican Bay are year-round, homesteaders.
About 70% of Pelican Bay owners are not homesteaders. Per Florida law, and by
your information on page 4 of the News Flash, only registered voters, i.e.
homesteaders, may vote on incorporation. That disenfranchises 70% of PB owners.
Unacceptable.
Moreover, the 30% of the PB year-rounders are mostly retired, elderly and/or
infirm. They have a prefect right to meddle in their own investments, but not in mine
or the other 70% of non-homesteaders. Find something else to occupy your time and
your collective ego.
D
UCE
RED
The Village $995,000
PARK SHORE
J.D. Baker, The Grosvenor
We residents of Pelican Bay will become a smaller and smaller part of Collier County
and each passing year we will have less and less influence with elected officials. They
simply have bigger problems elsewhere and know where the larger population is located.
Eventually they will have pressure for more beach access through Pelican Bay
Tom Barrett
D
UCE
RED
Whispering Pine Way $2,950,000
COQUINA SANDS
What effect does incorporating have on providing schooling to children
in Pelican Bay?
Do we have to create our own schools?
Raymond Trabulsi
I just want to express my frustration at the Foundation continuing to spend money on
a plan that, I don’t feel, has the support of the community. I, for one, do not want another
tier of bureaucracy.
D
UCE
RED
Via Delfino $2,499,000
Gil Clark
www.pelicanbay.org
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The advantages of incorporation
There are four general advantages to incorporation. First, the community exists as a
formal political entity which possesses home rule. Second, the community controls local
affairs because it has substantial autonomy for decision making. Third, the community
controls the quality and quantity of local service delivery and can increase or decrease
the level of service, as residents desire. Fourth, the community controls the regulation of
aspects of community life. Let’s look at these advantages in more detail.
When a community exists as a formal unit of home rule government, its residents have
clout and bargaining power in local politics, electing its own officials and policy makers
and holding them accountable. Not only can the city enact local legislation under home
rule, it has some protection from arbitrary changes, such as reapportionment or
redrawing of school districts, etc. The incorporated city government can receive state
shared revenues, state aid, and federal programs and grants.
Incorporation brings a community substantial autonomy in managing and controlling
community finances, in enforcement of local ordinances, in control of planning, zoning,
and land use, in the acquisition of property, and in the levying of taxes on admissions,
amusements, personal property and real property.
Controlling the quality and quantity of local service delivery means that the new
city can establish parks and recreational facilities, provide community or social
services, maintain a fire department, and establish a police force or increase the size
of an existing force.
Managing aspects of community life includes the regulation of building codes, signs,
and permits, regulating inspection of plumbing, wiring, etc., managing solid waste
disposal, and granting franchises, among other things.
In sum, home rule though incorporation is the right to govern ourselves in matters of
purely local concerns. It is an opportunity for citizens to participate in local politics, which
is the basis of American democracy. The idea of incorporation is an expression of
democracy in its fullest sense.
Patricia S. Florestano, PhD*
*Retired Secretary of Higher Education for Maryland and a former faculty member in
government and politics for the University of Maryland. St. Lucia resident.
At present I am opposed to incorporation. It may be better to say that I am an
independent on the matter. However, I will vote against incorporation unless three
problems are solved. 1. We absolutely need to be certain that we will continue
to receive waste water at our present cost or very close to that cost. 2. We need
to have a written agreement with the North Naples Fire District that fire
protection will be provided at a reasonable cost. 3. We have to get definite
assurance that we will continue to have private beach access. In my opinion,
none of the three are negotiable.
I also feel that the Foundation has been arbitrary in making decisions in the
past and should make a concerted effort to include all residents in
discussions concerning major decisions such as assessments, incorporation
and employee housing.
Sincerely,
James N. Hampton,M.D.
2888 TIBURON BLVD. N.
3 bedroom 3 full & 2 half baths . $1,795,000 furnished
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It is always helpful to visualize what one is attempting to create. Could you kindly
provide a map of the proposed town. In addition, answer whether the Naples mailing
address would be changed to Pelican Bay. Finally, how would incorporation affect our
state representatives and senators?
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Dear Joint Steering Committee,
Thank you
John E. McDermott
www.pelicanbay.org
A dose of truth
There have been some
misunderstandings
and more than a few
misstatements regarding
Pelican Bay incorporation.
But worst of all has been the
misinformation. And a
great deal of it at that.
Whether you are for or
against self-rule, you are
entitled to the truth.
The following should
redress some of the
falsehoods.
Misinformation — “What
benefits do we, Pelican
Bay, derive from incorporation that we do
not already have or
can’t acquire as currently
structured? None!”
Truth — Significant
benefits would result from
incorporation. To name just
a few, control over our
finances, responsiveness
from elected officials,
safeguard against eminent
domain, management of
our own growth, selfdetermination of amount
and quality of services, tax
savings, control over permitting, absolute protection
of our amenities. These
benefits cannot be acquired
“as currently structured.”
Misinformation — “Why
do we want to spend our PB
community money and our
time on creating a whole
new layer of government?”
Truth — Incorporation
would not result in a “new
layer of government.”
Nothing would be “torn
down.” County government would simply be
replaced by city government. Instead of being
governed by a remote,
indifferent group of county
commissioners, we would
be governed by our own
locally-elected city council
— made up of our fellow
citizens whom we could
readily access.
Misinformation — “We
tax payers will pay
more after incorporation.
No Florida community
in recorded history has
saved tax dollars from
incorporation.”
Truth — To the contrary,
we tax payers will pay less.
Based on today’s dollars,
the estimated savings are
$2.6 million annually. We
will no longer be that big
“donor” community. Bonita
Springs netted $8.3 million
since it incorporated.
Misinformation — “We
would lose the system of
government that built this
wonderful community.”
Truth — The County
didn’t build this wonderful community. WCI, the
Foundation, the PBPOA,
the PBSD and the residents
and businesses of Pelican
Bay built this wonderful
community. And the Foundation is not a government.
It manages the common
amenities, provides services, and enforces the
covenants. The county is
our current government.
Misinformation — “With
incorporation, we would
lose the benefits of the
Foundation and the PBSD.
They would be replaced by
city government.”
Truth — The Foundation
will coexist with city
government just as it
now coexists with county
government. There would
be no difference. And the
PBSD could be retained,
reporting to the city rather
than to the county. The
benefits provided by both of
these organizations would
be unchanged.
Misinformation — “Why
spend the money to study
incorporation when there is
virtually no one in favor of it?”
Truth — Many people are
disillusioned with the
county and its treatment of
Pelican Bay. Two surveys
taken last spring showed
that 55-60% of those
questioned wanted more
information gathered on
incorporation. There was
and is interest in Pelican Bay
incorporating.
Misinformation — “After
incorporation, the County
will take away our effluent
water and it will cost
us dearly to pay for potable water.”
Truth — Pelican Bay will
not even undertake the
Feasibility Study required
by State of Florida unless
it is assured that the
County will continue to
provide effluent water.
Not getting effluent water
is a “deal killer.”
Misinformation — “Incorporation movements begin,
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a dose of truth...continued from page 21
generally, within communities that have vast amounts
of undeveloped land.”
Truth — Incorporation is
pursued for many reasons
and has never been
just the province of communities with undeveloped land.
Misinformation — “Only
residents will get to vote
for the city council so the
rest of us won’t have a say
over how our tax money
is spent.”
Truth — Only residents
get to vote now — for one
County Commissioner.
Thus, non-residents don’t
have any say over how
their taxes are spent now.
Wouldn’t it be better to
have a council elected
by your Pelican Bay
neighbors have the say
than the way it is now?
Misinformation — “Do
you want to be living in
“North Naples Village” or
something similar?”
Truth — The prospect of
losing the name “Naples” is
a familiar scare tactic. In
fact, we do not now live in
“Naples.” We are a part of
unincorporated Collier
County. We use “Naples” in
our address, because our
Post Office uses that
designation. The Post Office
is a federal agency and
would not be influenced by
our incorporation. We could
continue to tell people that
we live in “Naples.”
Capt. James T. Bush, USN
(Ret.), former Foundation
Board Director
Dear Editor,
A question was recently asked as to why there was so much negativeness regarding
the issue of incorporation. In answering this question I hope the information I provide
will help the Foundation Board to perform its role more effectively in the future.
The Pelican Bay Foundation is our master owners’ association. As such it
should follow some basic rules that regulate how the individual associations
should be governed:
• One of the most basic rules is to first approach the individual associations and
state clearly the intent and benefits of the proposal.
• If funds are necessary to be spent to study the proposal, a reasonable estimate
should be made.
• This information should be sent to all unit owners with a ballot requesting their
vote for or against the proposal.
These essential steps were not followed. Instead a Steering Committee was formed
with little input from the community at large and consulting contracts were given to
study the proposal. By the time the Foundation Board announced and held
information meetings on the proposal, a great deal of mistrust and suspicion had set
in within the community.
Questions are still being asked as to why The Foundation Board handled this very
important proposal in this manner. Some community members feel that the
Foundation Board used arrogance in place of leadership and it disappointedly
underestimated the intelligence and good will of our very proud community.
This letter is being written in the spirit that the Foundation Board will review the
process it uses in proposing all issues especially one as important as incorporation.
Please use the leadership principles I’m sure you have all been taught sometime in
your past careers. And above all, don’t ever underestimate our intelligence by assuming
you know what is best for us.
Tony Ferrari, President, St. Simone C.A.
www.pelicanbay.org
Early March 2008
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incorporation town hall meetings
FOUNDATI ON SOCI AL COMMI TTEE
GET ANSWERS TO
YOUR QUESTIONS...
margaritaville night
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008
AND/OR
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2008
7PM
COMMUNITY CENTER AT PELCIAN BAY
BYOQ:
BRING YOUR OWN QUESTIONS
WINE AND CHEESE WILL BE SERVED AFTERWARDS
Pelican Bay Incorporation Steering Committee
www.pelicanbay.org
Get out your Island (Paradise) attire or just comfortable clothing and
dance to island music played by “the Sounds of the Virgin Islands”.
Enjoy island-inspired hors d’oeuvres, then on to a fun fajita station
to make your very own fajita with all the trimmings.
Dessert, fruit and coffee end a wonderful evening.
MARCH 13, 6-9 P.M, COMMUNITY CENTER
TICKET PRICE: $30 pp (cash bar)
disco night
Let’s boogie on down for a 70’s disco party and bump hips with our
friends and neighbors. In between dancing we can enjoy a bountiful of
great food. Passed hors d’oeuvres, cheese and fruit display, salad bar,
pulled pork, chicken, baked potato station (with various toppings) and
to top the evening off, a Make-Your-Own-Sundae station.
The DJ, Randy Ray, will transport us back in time with the hits from
this wonderful era.
APRIL 3, 6-9 P.M, COMMUNITY CENTER
TICKET PRICE: $25 pp (cash bar)
REGISTRATION: RECEPTIONIST AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
TELEPHONE: 597-8877 EXT.100
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Fitness Classes
Sign up at Community Center, 597-8877 ext. 104.
Outdoor Group Fitness Schedule
Prices vary per class. Please call 597-8877, ext. 104 to register
for open classes. If you would like to participate as a “Drop-in”
for a class, please see fitness attendant first. For information
contact Jason at 597-8877, ext. 104. Drop in Fees for fitness
classes: $7 for one hour classes; $10 for Total Fitness Class;
and $15 for Functional Fitness Class.
Monday
South Deck
8–9am: Aerobics II; 9–10am: Buns, Legs, Tummy
Tuesday
8–9am: Aerobics II; 9–10am: BLT Stretch
Wednesday 8–9am: Aerobics II; 9–10am: Buns, Legs, Tummy
Thursday
8–9am: Aerobics II; 9–10am: BLT Stretch
Friday
8–9am: Aerobics II; 9–10am: Buns, Legs, Tummy
Monday
North Deck
8–9:30am: Total Fitness; 9:30-10:30am Aerobics I;
10:30–11:30am: Functional Fitness
Tuesday
8–9am: Bodysculpting; 9–10am Bodysculpting
Wednesday 8–9:30am: Total Fitness; 9:30-10:30am Aerobics I;
Thursday
8–9am: Bodysculpting; 9–10am Bodysculpting
Friday
8–9:30am: Total Fitness; 9:30-10:30am Aerobics I;
Saturday
8–9am: Bodysculpting; 9–10am: Aerobics I
Indoor Group Schedule
General Indoor Group Fitness
Class Policies: All group indoor fitness classes are $10 per class.
Classes cannot be transferred and refunds for classes are 50% for the
remaining classes from the date of notification to the manager. We
recommend that you register in advance for any of the above
classes with maximum two month pre-registration.
Monday
7am: Pilates II
8am: Pilates II
9am: Piyo
Thursday
8am: Yoga
11: Cycling
Tuesday
8am: Yoga
11am: Cycling
Friday
8am: Pilates I
9am: Piyo
Wednesday
8am: Pilates: II
9am: Piyo
5pm: Zumba
Saturday
9am: Zumba
9am: Pilates II
10am: Zumba Kids
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Tennis
Art Studio
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
March 5 - Women’s 3.5-4.0 Luncheon
March 7 - Mixed Doubles (tennis only)
March 15 - Club Championships Finals & BBQ
March 19 - Mixed Doubles (tennis & dinner)
March 22 - Battle of the Bays (men)
March 31- Sony Ericsson Bus Trip
Beginner Watercolor
3/11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Tues./Thurs. 9–11am
Introduction to Oil Painting
3/3, 10, 17, 24
Mon. 1– 3pm
Intermediate Water Color
3/11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Tues./Thurs. 12–2pm
Intermediate Oil Painting
3/3, 10, 17, 24
Mon. 3:30–5:30pm
Floral Design
3/5,12,19,26
Wed. 10am–12pm
CLINICS...MONDAY
3.5-4.0: South 9am • 3.0: North 9am • 2.5-3.0: North 6pm
One-Day Watercolor Workshop
“Red Mccaw” - Wed. 1–6pm, March 19
TUESDAY - Low-Impact Women’s Workout: North 8am
WEDNESDAY - 2.5: South 9am • 3.5 North 9am
THURSDAY - 3.0: South 9am • High-Impact: North 8am
FRIDAY - Low-Impact men’s Workout: North 8am
ROUND-ROBINS
3.5 Women: Tuesday/South 11am
Open Studio with John Bowman
Saturdays, 9am; March 15, 22, 29
Free class. Mr. Bowman will assist with watercolor, acrylic or oil
painting. First 12 people to sign up each week are accepted.
Open Art Studio when instruction not in session.
Call Community Center for available times — 597-8877, ext. 100.
4.0 Women: Wednesday/South 11am
2.5 Women: Thursday/North 11am
3.0-3.5 Men: Thursday/South 3pm
3.0 Women: Friday/North 11am
3.0-3.5 Men: Saturday/South 8am/9:30am/11am (flighted)
Cost per person, per session is $215. Class size is limited. A supply list has been
made available for you to purchase and bring to class. Storage for supplies is not
available, but is available for wet works-in-progress. Missed classes may not be
substituted or made up. Classes are non transferable and non refundable. You
must register before attending by calling 597-8877 ext 100 or stop by the
Community Center Front Desk. Payment due upon registration.
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COMPUTER Classes
TWO-DAY CLASSES
INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS XP — Explore the basics of
Microsoft’s old operating system, Windows XP, old but still in mainstream
use. (9-11am) Mon., March 10; Wed., March 12
ONE DAY WORKSHOP - $40
COMPUTER TUNE UP — Keep your computer healthy by
performing PC maintenance. Learn to optimize performance and
keep software up to date. (9-11am) Friday, March 7
INTRO TO VISTA — Explore the basics of Microsoft’s new operating
system. Learn to manage your desktop. Navigate efficiently and effectively to get the job done. (9-11am) Mon. March 17 & Wed., March 19
INTERNET EXPLORER — Designed for anyone that explores the
World Wide Web using high speed Internet. (9-11am) Friday, March 14
MICROSOFT EXCEL — Learn how to make your life easier with
organized Excel spreadsheets. Organize your finances.
(9-11am) Mon. March 24 and Wed., March 26
MICROSOFT WORD — Word processing has never been so easy!
Learn to create documents, use templates, insert pictures, clip art and
more. (9-11am) Fri. March 28 and Mon., March 31
INTRO TO ADOBE ELEMENTS — Covers the different file formats
and basics of the toolbar; you’ll learn how to selectively sharpen, paint,
erase changes, and perfect your photo for the best print possible.
(5-7pm) Tues. March 11 and Wed., March 12
TECHNIQUES IN ADOBE ELEMENTS — Special effects are looked
into at depth. Intro to Adobe Elements a prerequisite.
(5-7pm) Tues., March 25 and Wed., March 26
GET ORGANIZED — Learn to organize your files so they can be
easily accessed. Use searches, sorting and folders!
(9-11am) Friday, March 21
INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTO I — A comprehensive look at how to
use your camera. Learn the basics of camera operation from taking
the photo to deleting it. (5-7pm) Wednesday, March 5
INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTO — Covers how a digital camera
operates, how the sensor works, shutter speed and how it affects your
images. Bring your camera along withthe box and parts that came
with it. (5-7pm) Tuesday, March 18
ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTO — Learn how to look for the dynamic
range of an image, how to get perfect color with white balancing, and
how to use metering to get the perfect exposure. Bring camera along
withthe box and parts that came with it. (5-7pm) Wednesday, March 19
Call or see Reception Desk at the Community Center to register
597-8877 EXT. 100. You must register 5 days prior to class or workshop. Laptops are permitted in select classes only.
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Group Activities
At THE COMMUNI TY CENTER
Chess Club
Tuesdays & Fridays 1-4pm
Michel, 596-5925
Ladies Bridge
Mondays, 1-4pm
Betsy, 598-3060
Mens Bridge
Mondays, 7-9:45pm
Chuck, 514-0234
Mens Coffee
Tuesdays, 9am
Joe, 597-5670
Pelican Bay
Duplicate Bridge Club
ACBL sanctioned duplicate
games • Fridays, 12:30pm
Tuesday Evenings, 6:30pm
PBWL Events
Knitters: Thursdays, 9am
Songbirds: Thursdays, 9am
Mah Jongg: Fridays,
12:30pm, Sallie, 514-3310
Bridge: Tuesdays, 1pm,
Gina, 598-3551
Bay Widows:
Tues., Feb. 5, 4pm
Joyce, 566-1765
Book Club:
Shirl, 524-3353
Think Tank/
Conversation
Café:
March 19, 5pm
bridge
lessons
Board
Meetings
Duplicate Bridge
Lessons
Monday, 3:30-5:30pm
March 3, 10,
17, 24, 31
(Events are held at
The Community
Center unless
otherwise noted)
Foundation
Board Mtg
Mon., March 24
10am
Basic Bridge I
Session Two
Thursday, 1-3pm
March 6, 13,
20, 27, April 3
Basic Bridge II
Session One
Thursday
3:30-5:30pm
March 6, 13,
20, 27, April 3 & 10
You must be a current Pelican Bay member or current guest with proper identification
to participate in the weekly events held at the Community Center.
For more information about these groups and interest in starting a new group,
contact Margaret Evans at 597-8877 ext 101 or email [email protected].
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Pelican Bay
Services
Division
Board Mtg
Wed., March 5
1pm
Sign Up For
Fitness Updates
Log onto the website at
www.pelicanbay.org
Enter your member ID and
password (if you’re logging
in for the FIRST TIME use
the word “pelican” and
you will then be prompted
to change your password
and enter your
e-mail address). The signup section is on the righthand side
of your screen and select
“fitness updates” and also
“news flash” to receive
updated Foundation
Information.
Fitness Center
Guest Use:
PBWL Board
Meetings
Thursday,
March 13
Exec. Comm:
9:15am
BOD: 10am
Guests wishing to use the
Fitness Center equipment
may do so after noon
daily with a guest pass
for each individual.
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incorporation
The following is text from a
talk given by Steve Feldhaus
to a Pelican Bay homeowners
association.
Before I discuss with you
the pros and cons of incorporation, I would like to
say a few words about the
process of incorporation.
At the outset, I would like
to say that I admire and
respect all of those who
have been willing to dedicate their time and talent to
serve on the Foundation,
Property Owners, and
Service Division Boards.
The leadership of the
current board members,
and those who have preceded them, have nurtured
and enhanced the very
special community that is
today Pelican Bay. We look
to these elected officials to
provide us with their vision
of our common future,
and of the steps required
to achieve it.
That vision has led us to
the study of incorporation,
and for bringing that issue
to the table I congratulate
these individuals. I believe
that there are very few in
Pelican Bay who would
deny that Pelican Bay is the
county’s step-child, and
that our interests are increasingly going to be at
odds with that of a rapidly
expanding
population
largely living east of
Interstate 75. In light of
these facts, responsible
leadership dictates that
we examine all possible
methods of protecting and
enhancing our community.
I do not believe, however,
that that examination has
yet been done in sufficient
detail to warrant a preference poll by our membership on incorporation.
For reasons that I believe will
be obvious as I go through
the pros and cons of
incorporation, I have concluded that before we are
polled on this issue three
things should occur: (1) the
issue of our ability to obtain non-potable water from
the county following incorporation should be settled,
and to make sure that it is
settled the Board should
obtain a legal opinion on the
issue; (2) our elected representatives should complete
the feasibility study required
by the incorporation legislation, to let us know in hard
dollars the cost of incorporation, and (3) they should
report to us in detail on the
substantive and political
issues involved in incorporation. I also believe that
such a report should contain
a majority and minority
view. While most of the issues
involved will lend themselves
to objective answers, many
will be subjective, and I
believe that we are entitled to
receive, in writing, carefully
presented presentations on
the alternatives to Board
recommendations.
I understand that there
will be costs involved in
conducting the feasibility
study, and in preparing these
reports. I would request that
these costs, which I believe
should be modest in
comparison to the importance of the issues involved
(about $12 per household),
be shared between the
Foundation and the Property
Owners Association, since
the outcome of the incorporation issue goes to the
core purposes of both organizations. And I know that
there are good organizations that can prepare
a thorough feasibility report,
organizations that understand the hidden costs that
are always present in new
ventures.
One of the main reasons
that I am recommending
that we delay a vote on the
issue of incorporation is the
incredible complexity of the
issues involved, and the lack
of complete information
available to us on any of
these issues. In attempting
to get a handle on these
issues, I have found that is
it helpful analytically to
think about the issues from
three different perspectives:
the financial, the service
delivery, and political
aspects of incorporation. As
you would expect, these
three areas are interconnected, but at least to me
I find that a bit of clarity is
added by thinking about
each component separately.
I will look at the issues from
each of these perspectives,
and then at the end I will
summarize with what I see
to be the main pros and
cons of incorporation. Let’s
start with the financial
aspects of incorporation.
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Financial
The financial issues are very
straightforward, but they
are not by any means
simple. Collier County is an
exceptionally well run
county. It is large and
growing, and it has the
ability to provide services
to Pelican Bay that are
generally of high quality and
reasonably priced. Collier
County has great buying
power and also has the
ability to spread the cost of
providing its services over a
population that is much
larger than that of Pelican
Bay. Thus, the first basic
financial fact is that
theoretically Collier County
should be able to provide
services to Pelican Bay at a
lower actual cost than
Pelican Bay could provide
the same services as a stand
alone entity. Whether that is
actually the case or not, we
really don’t know, and won’t
be able to know until a
feasibility study is conducted.
What we do know is that
Pelican Bay is a donor
community, that is, it pays
more in taxes to the county
than it receives in services
from the county. The LaRue
Report indicates that the
amount of our collective
financial donation to the
county is about $4 million,
money that would be
available to the municipality of Pelican Bay if
we were to incorporate.
As we will see, the number
is actually much higher,
because we are paying over
$5 million for fire and
rescue services that I am
advised cost the North
Naples Fire Control and
Rescue District much less
than that to provide to us.
I believe that we are all
in agreement that, perhaps
with the exception of county
planning services and the
level, not the quality, of law
enforcement services, the
county provides generally
acceptable services to the
residents of Pelican Bay
(much of which we pay for
directly). The $64,000 question is whether we can
duplicate or perhaps even
improve those services
without having to incur costs
over and above the amount
that we would save by no
longer making our collective
donation of over $4 million
to Collier County. To understand this financial issue, it is
necessary to look at each
area of service currently
provided either by the county
or by an independent district
in the county.
Services
The principal responsibility
of a governing political
entity is to provide certain
basic services to people
living within the community. Those services include fire and police protection, water and sewer
services, garbage collection,
emergency medical services, roadway, walkway
and other public space
maintenance, street lighting, control of the zoning
and development process,
and, in the case of Pelican
Bay, the maintenance of
Clam Bay and the mangroves. Let’s look at what
we know about how each
of these services would be
affected by incorporation.
Water. At the top of
everyone’s list is nonpotable water, and the issue
is whether or not the
county is legally obligated
to continue to provide nonpotable water to Pelican
Bay residents for watering
purposes after incorporation. If incorporation
meant that Pelican Bay
residents have to purchase
potable water for their
watering needs, the cost
would be prohibitive, both
now and probably even
more so in the future as the
County grapples with
water scarcity issues. Now,
Henry Price has as good a
legal mind as any lawyer I
have met in my 36 years of
practicing law, and Henry
makes a strong case to
support his opinion that the
County is in fact legally
obligated to continue to
provide non-potable water
to Pelican Bay residents
after any incorporation.
Henry and the Foundation Board have devised
a strategy based upon the
fact that the Collier County
Water Sewer District has
filed for two permits, one
with the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection in connection with expanding
one of its pumping stations,
and another with the South
Florida Water Management
District in connection with
taking more water from
the wells that used to belong to Pelican Bay. The
Foundation has filed a very
impressive brief, which I
have read, requesting that
the permits be conditioned
upon the County being
required to continue to
provide non-potable water
to Pelican Bay. But, while
this brief is impressive, the
outcomes of any hearings
are still not certain,
especially since we do not
yet know how the county
will respond. In addition,
unfortunately, while we
may think that the legal
issue is relatively clear cut,
this is also a political issue,
and judges, and permitting
authorities, may be reluctant to rule on the issue
unless they absolutely have
to, and even then we don’t
know how they will rule. I
think that even Henry
agrees that until one or
perhaps both of these permits have been issued, or
the issue is resolved by the
Courts or otherwise, no
decision about incorporation
should be made by anyone.
However, I would go one
step further. Given the
importance of this issue,
before I am polled on incorporation, I would like to
see not only the issuance
of one or perhaps both of
these permits, but also the
issuance of a legal opinion
confirming that Collier
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County is in fact legally
obligated, under the terms
of the permit or permits, to
continue to provide nonpotable water to the
residents of Pelican Bay
after incorporation.
Fire and Emergency
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I believe that we all generally agree that these services are of a consistently
high quality. I understand
that Pelican Bay would
be statutorily required to
continue for four years after
incorporation its current
relationship with the North
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Rescue District. Currently,
Pelican Bay is paying the
District about $5.4 million
a year to provide these
services to residents of
Pelican Bay. I have been
told that the cost of the
District of providing these
services to Pelican Bay is
substantially below the $5.4
million that Pelican Bay
residents are currently
paying for these services. If
that in fact is the case,
Pelican Bay may be able to
negotiate for the provision
of these services after the
end of the four year period
either by the North Naples
Fire Control and Rescue
District, or perhaps even by
the City of Naples, at a
substantial cost savings.
However, I have also heard
that if we use the services of
the North Naples Fire
Control and Rescue District
after the end of four years,
we may be obligated to pay
them at the current rate, in
which case there would be
no cost savings if we kept
using their services. I have
not independently verified
if this is in fact the case.
Part of the feasibility study
involves pricing the provision
of these services for a period
of a minimum of five years.
In my opinion, the residents
of Pelican Bay need to know
where they are likely to be
obtaining these services,
whether there will be any
change in the level or quality
of services, and what the
likely cost of the services will
be, before we are polled on
incorporation.
Law Enforcement. Now
here is an interesting fact.
The study conducted by the
John Scott Daily Institute
of Government at Florida
Gulf Coast University with
LaRue Planning and Management Services, Inc., does
not contain any mention of
law enforcement in its
discussion of what could be
different for the citizens of
Pelican Bay as a result of
incorporation. I am sure
this is just an oversight,
because Jim LaRue did
mention law enforcement
when he spoke on the
issue of incorporation at
the January Town Hall
Meeting, indicating that
this too was part of the
feasibility study, but its
absence in the written
report does highlight a
troublesome fact about this
entire process. We all know
that the devil is in the details. But if a fundamental
issue like law enforcement has been overlooked
in the Report, can we
be confident that all of
the details have been
adequately analyzed?
Law enforcement is
currently being provided
to residents of Pelican Bay
by the Collier County
Sheriff ’s Department. I
understand that we would
be obligated to continue
that relationship for four
years after incorporation,
and that thereafter we
would be free to negotiate
to continue the relationship, at a price also to
be negotiated, or that we
could find someone else
to provide law enforcement for us, such as the
City of Naples, or that we
could provide our own
police Department.
I have heard from members of our community
that they feel that the
level (not the quality)
of law enforcement services to Pelican Bay could
be improved. How we
can obtain law enforcement
services after any incorporation, whether there is a
plan to increase the level of
those services, and what the
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cost will be, are answers we
need before we are polled on
incorporation.
Sewer Services. Collier
County currently provides
sewer and storm water
removal services to residents
of Pelican Bay through a
system constructed as
Pelican Bay itself was
constructed. Originally, the
cost of the construction of
that system was paid
by Westinghouse, and
since then our tax dollars
have paid for its upkeep.
After incorporation, it
would continue to be the
responsibility of Collier
County to maintain the
sewer system, which we
would continue to pay for
with our tax dollars.
I am not aware of any
special costs that Pelican Bay
would have to bear with
respect to its sewer system
after incorporation that it
would not have to bear in its
current situation. However,
I have heard that Concerned Citizens has raised
the issue of whether we
would be required as an
incorporated entity to bear
expenses associated with the
sewer system that we are
now not obligated to bear.
While I do not now know of
any such expenses, this is an
issue that the feasibility
study should resolve.
Garbage
Collection.
I have lived in eight
American cities, and in
London, and I have never
seen a garbage collection
effort as efficient as that
of Collier County. Collier
County entered into what
I believe is a seven year
contract with Waste Management for the provision
of garbage collection services several years ago. I
understand that we would
continue to have our
garbage collected by Collier
county for four years, and
that we would be free to
negotiate with the county to
have our garbage collected
by the county after that
period, or we would be free
to contract directly with a
company such as Waste
Management for collection
of only Pelican Bay waste.
Again, the feasibility study
should answer the question
of what our costs are likely
to be for garbage collection
after the end of the four year
period. My instincts tell
me that a direct contract
with a company like Waste
Management would likely
be more expensive, but if
we were able to contract
with the same company
doing the work for the
county, that might not
be the case. In any event,
the feasibility study would
shed further light on the
economics of this issue.
Public Space Maintenance. The Pelican Bay
Services Division is currently doing an excellent job
of providing roadway,
walkway and other public
space maintenance, as well
as street lighting. It is my
understanding that we
would be able to keep the
Pelican Bay Services Division after incorporation
should we choose to do
so. I believe that this is
principally a cost issue.
The Services Division provides its services through
employees for which we are
taxed and pay 100% of the
cost. I don’t know how
much more, if any, it would
cost for us to provide these
same services directly. My
inclination at this early date,
in the event we decide to
proceed with incorporation,
would be to keep the Services Division in place for
a number of years after
incorporation, in order to
keep the amount of change
we undergo to a relatively
manageable proportion, and
then to revisit the issue down
the road. Again, this is an
issue that the feasibility
study and the Board’s report
should cover.
Maintenance of Clam
Bay and the Mangroves.
The county owns Clam Bay
and the mangroves, and is
legally required to maintain
them. However, the level
of expenditures that the
county has been willing
to make to handle that
maintenance has not
been deemed adequate by
Pelican Bay, and we have
contributed significantly to
the upkeep of Clam Bay and
the mangroves. I don’t see
how incorporation would
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change this equation, although perhaps there is one
way that it could make a
difference. WCI gave Clam
Bay and the mangroves to
the County in the 1970s
because they were required
to be owned by a public
entity. It is possible that
if Pelican Bay were to
incorporate the county may
be willing to deed Clam Bay
and the mangroves to the
municipality of Pelican Bay.
Today I don’t know enough
to know whether or not
that would be to our benefit.
We would have to bear the
costs that the county is
currently paying for the
upkeep of Clam Bay and
the mangroves. I have seen
different numbers for that,
and I cannot report to you
tonight what those costs
would be. Also, this is still
theoretical, and I haven’t
spent the time to evaluate
precisely what benefits
we might obtain through
ownership of Clam Bay
and the mangroves. Obviously, this does not need to
be decided before a decision
is made on incorporation,
but it is an example of the
increase in options that
incorporation might bring.
Infrastructure
Costs.
When we are considering services, we should
definitely not forget the
cost of providing the basic
services of a municipality,
principally among them the
cost of what will probably be
a city manager and his or
her staff, but also the cost of
a planning department, as
well as the cost of any other
ser vices that we would be
directly providing. And a
significant portion of such
costs will be the expense of
housing such personnel.
Again, all this would be
covered in a feasibility study
and in the Board’s report.
Political
Now let’s look at the political
aspects of incorporation. And
what do I mean by political?
I mean, how does incorporation affect how decisions
are made that directly or
indirectly
impact
the
residents of Pelican Bay. This
is an area of quite some complexity, and probably could
be the subject of a doctoral
dissertation. I am going
to focus tonight on four areas:
electing decision makers,
controlling the planning and
development process, controlling taxes, and defending
eminent domain actions to
protect our private access to
the beaches to the West of
our community.
Electing
Decision
Makers. Right now Florida
residents residing in Pelican
Bay are entitled to vote for
one of five Collier County
Commissioners. Pelican
Bay residents represent
about 20% of his voting
constituency, and only
about 4% of the total
voting constituency of all
five of the Collier County
Commissioners. Since we
are near build out, and since
Collier County is projected
to grow by hundreds and
hundreds of thousands, our
proportional representation in the county is only
going to decrease, dramatically. I know that there are
some people in our community who think that the
Collier County Commissioners are looking after
the interests of the residents of Pelican Bay. Totally
apart from the issue of
incorporation, I want to go
on record that I am not one
of those people.
Incorporation would
mean that we would be
entitled to elect representatives with the responsibility
to provide the services we
discussed solely to our
community. Those elected
representatives would also
be residents of Pelican Bay.
As such, I am inclined to
believe that they will be
more responsive to our
needs, and considerate
of our desires, than the
County Commissioners.
Of course, these elected
representatives would also
have powers, powers that
they could abuse, and I
will discuss some of those
possibilities in a minute. I do
believe that we need to
understand precisely what
powers our municipal
representatives would have,
and that we should consider
what limitations we might
want to place on those
powers. I expect that the
report I am requesting that
the Board prepare would
deal with this issue, and that
it would contain the Board’s
recommendations on how
we should proceed. And just
to be sure that we hear all
sides, I would like to hear
what the minority report
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the county would allow
WCI to do with the 900 or
so phantom residential
units it continues to hold.
Consider just one possible
situation. Let’s assume that
there is a major storm, that
Pelican Bay sustains a
direct hit, and that the
beach is eroded several
hundred yards inland.
Which entity would you
prefer to be making the
decision on how the community might deal with
that, and whether and how
our beach facilities might be
reconstituted, the county
or a Pelican Bay municipal
planning authority? This
is a very easy question for
me to answer.
Control has two sides, of
course. Right now we are
subject to county wide
planning and development
legislation, which generally
is applied evenly throughout the county (unless there
is something that the
County wants from us). As
an incorporated entity, our
elected representatives
would be entitled to craft
our own planning and
development legislation.
Those elected representatives could pass legislation
with which some of us
might disagree. If they did,
our remedy would be to
throw the bums out, and in
the meantime they could
get into some mischief. Is it
possible, for example, that a
future city council could
decide that McMansions
are a good idea, and change
the set back laws accordingly to allow them? I have
given this a good deal of
thought, and in the final
analysis, just on this side of
the issue alone, I would
rather have these decisions
made by duly elected
representatives of our
residents, accountable at
the election box to our
residents, rather than made
by county commissioners
where we are currently
4% of their constituency,
a percentage that will
continue to decrease
substantially. But I do think
that this is an area that
requires some careful
thought and planning, and
perhaps, as I indicated
above, there are specific
limitations that we need to
consider incorporating in a
city charter.
Controlling Taxes. The
same issues are involved in
the ability to control taxes.
On the positive side, the
ability to use the taxation
power to raise funds for
Pelican Bay could provide
us with a tax effective
source of funds that we
could use for major projects
here. For example, if we
wanted to install more
elaborate sidewalk and
a safer roadway and
walkway lighting system,
we could issue a tax exempt
bond. As an incorporated
entity, we would be in
control of that process.
But just as in the case of
legislation, the ability to use
the taxation power could
have its downside if our
elected representatives
were to abuse the power of
taxation. I do want to
understand more on just
what limitations exist on
the power of a city council
to raise taxes, and I will ask
that the final report of the
Board on incorporation
spell this out very clearly.
And, if there are good
alternatives available as
limitations that the Board
does not recommend we
adopt, I am anxious to hear
what the minority report
has to say about them.
Eminent Domain and
Beach Access. I believe we
all agree that our special
and private access to the
exceptional Gulf beaches
to the West of our community is Pelican Bay’s
most precious asset. I think
it is also equally well
documented that the
growing population of
Collier County wants now,
and will increasingly want
in the future, access to
beaches. I don’t know
whether at build out Collier
County will be 600,000,
750,000, or 900,000 people,
but I do know one thing
for certain. The people of
Collier County are increasingly going to want to
obtain better means of
accessing the beaches to
the West of our community.
We have already seen
Collier County use its
political power to require
the construction of a parking garage at the north
end of Pelican Bay. We can
expect another parking
garage to be created in the
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On this issue, I have
heard complaints that
incorporation would “disenfranchise” the residents
of Pelican Bay who are not
registered Florida voters.
That is simply a piece of
disinformation. Residents of
Pelican Bay who are not
registered Florida voters
would continue to have a
vote as members of the
Pelican Bay Foundation.
The Foundation would not
be dissolved if we incorporate, and will continue
to own and manage the
approximately 82 acres it
owns, and will continue to
operate the trams, the community center, the tennis
facilities, and the beach
restaurants and facilities.
The fact is that residents of
Pelican Bay who are not
registered Florida voters do
not now vote for a Collier
County Commissioner.
They are not losing any
voting power by not being
able to vote for Pelican Bay
municipal representatives.
In fact, through their ability
to speak out and influence
their neighbors who are
registered Florida voters, I
would argue that residents
of our community who are
not registered Florida voters
will have a much greater
say in the affairs of our
community after any
incorporation than they
now have.
Controlling the Planning
and Development Process.
In my opinion, the single
biggest immediate benefit
of incorporation would be
process in Pelican Bay. It
is easy to see why —
our control of this process would mean no more
Cap d’Antibes, no more
proposed legislation that
would restrict our ability
to rebuild our beach
restaurants after a storm,
no more sitting idly by
while WCI deals with the
county on the development
of commercial interests, and
no more wondering what
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leaders, Pelican Bay has
the exclusive rights to its
berms and boardwalks. The
only known way today for
Collier County to obtain the
right for county residents
to use our berms and
boardwalks to access the
beaches to our West would
be via the exercise of eminent
domain. That is, they would
have to go to court and seek
to obtain either ownership of
our berms and boardwalks,
or an easement to use them
for Collier county residents.
One of the fundamental
questions of incorporation is
whether, and how, we are
better off after incorporation
in fighting such a battle.
I am not a Florida real
estate attorney. But I have
thought about the issue,
and based upon what I
know now I think there
is a small but potentially
significant benefit from
incorporation with respect
to this issue.
Our main protection from
a lawsuit by the county
seeking a taking or an
easement to be able to use
our berms and boardwalks
for public beach access
would be the cost to the
county. Such an easement
would have a very high
value, and the county today
at least is not likely to
be willing to bear that
cost. By the ways, kudos
are in order for our Board
for having the foresight
to ensure that we have
legal title to this real
estate, an issue that was
not clearly documented
when WCI turned over
control of Pelican Bay to
the Foundation.
However, should the
county be willing in the
future to bear the cost of an
easement, and thus were to
bring such an action in the
future, the county would be
required to show that the
taking was for a “public
use.” Inherent in the concept
of public use are the concepts
of “public interest” and
“public welfare.” I believe
that there is an intangible but
real benefit to having a
public entity, such as a
municipality of Pelican Bay,
arguing that such a taking is
not in the public interest nor
is it in furtherance of the
public welfare. The fact is
that a municipality is a public
body, and is entitled to make
representations about the
public interest and public
welfare, that private bodies
such as the Pelican Bay
Foundation are not. I have
not researched this issue, nor
do I know of any research
that has been conducted by
the Board, but I do believe
there is a real potential benefit
here. I want to know more
about this issue, since it is obviously of critical importance to us all, and I would
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I expect that as the process
goes forward, we will all
be able to add levels of
understanding to the issues
I have raised this evening.
My here has been to
attempt to set forth the
issues, and let you know the
areas — and there are
many of them — where I
feel more information is
required. I believe I do owe,
you, however, at least a
summary of the principal
pros and cons, which I will
give you, subject to the
nuances and unknowns
that we have already discussed, and with recognition of the fact that I have
publicly recommended to
the Board that no decision
on incorporation be made
until (1) we get a decision
on the non-potable water
issue, backed up by a legal
opinion, (2) the feasibility
study has been completed
and disseminated to the
community, and thus we
know the likely costs of
incorporation, and (3) the
Board has issued a report on
each issue involved in
incorporation, explaining
in detail just how we will
be affected by incorporation, and with a competent group being given
the opportunity to prepare and disseminate a
minority report.
With that said, I am now
going to stick my neck out
and give you my summary
of my best call, at this point
in time and based upon
what I know now, of the
principal pros and cons of
incorporation:
Pros
• The ability to be in
control of the planning and
development process. This
is a huge plus.
• The ability to have
decisions that affect our
community made by
officials who are members
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of our community, who are
elected by us, and who are
thus ultimately responsible
to us, as opposed to having
such decisions made by 5
elected officials, 4 of whom
have no relationship with
us at all, and one of whom
is responsible to a constituency of which we
represent only 20%, a
percentage that will decline
over time.
• The ability to control the
taxation process, and
potentially to be able to use
that process to handle
large, capital intensive
projects within Pelican Bay.
• The ability to provide a
quality and level of law
enforcement that we want,
rather than the level offered
by the county.
• The ability to have a
public entity, a municipality of Pelican Bay, argue
in any eminent domainlawsuit that a public taking of
our berms and boardwalks
would not be in the
public interest or in
the furtherance of the
public welfare.
• The possible ability
to save tax dollars, in the
event the cost of providing
the quality and levels of
services that we require is
less than the taxes we are
currently paying.
Cons
• The fact that the county
has a policy in place to deny
us non-potable water if
we incorporate. This is a
huge con, and unless it
is resolved, I believe that
everyone agrees that incorporation cannot go forward.
• The fact that we don’t
know what it would cost us
to be able to provide the
quality and level of services
that we require. Many of our
services, such as potable
water and sewer services
provided by the county, and
storm water removal and the
public space maintenance
currently being performed
by the Pelican Bay Services
Division, will continue to be
performed by the same
entities at the same cost. It
looks like we have the option
of con-tinuing with the same
provider of fire and emergency medical services, at the
same cost, even though
considerable costs savings
are possible there, and thus
the main question appears to
be how much extra it might
cost us to provide law
enforcement, garbage collection, and the infrastructure
of city hall. A carefully
prepared feasibility study
should give us the answers
here, but I don’t see any
automatic show stoppers.
• Another con is that we
would be subjecting ourselves to the control of a
system that we don’t fully
know or understand. I truly
believe that a lot of the
opposition to incorporation is
based on the theory “Better
the devil you know than the
devil you don’t know.” This
is why I have asked the
Board to prepare a report to
the community on each
aspect of incorporation,
explaining to us how it will
work and what the major
risks are. I also ask that a
qualified group be empowered to issue a minority
report so that we have the
benefit of dissenting opinions, if any, issue by issue.
• Another con is that our
duly elected representatives
could do things we don’t
like, such as changing
zoning rules or enacting
new taxes. I would like to
see these issues covered
carefully in the report
that I am requesting that the
Board prepare, and perhaps
there are some limitations
that will be needed to be
built into our city charter.
Conclusion
That’s about it. As you can
see, I see some real potential
benefits of incorporation.
I also see a large number
of unknowns, and some
potentials for abuse, but the
unknowns can become
known, and there may
well be effective limitations
that we can place on the
potential for abuses. It is
due to the scope of the
potential benefits that I
believe that we should
incur the limited cost
necessary to make those
unknowns known, and to
explore potential limitations. And I do want to be
sure that the process is
thorough, that it is done
skeptically, and that people
with opposing views have
the opportunity to have
their opinions heard by the
entire community. I believe
that if we go through such
a process, we can reach a
decision that will be broadly
supported, and that we will
be stronger as a community
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to face our future, whether
we do so as an incorporated
city or whether we continue under our current
system of government.
Now I understand that
there is some dissatisfaction
with the way the current
Board handled the bicycle
lane issue, and the assessment issue. I believe that
some people may even be
attempting to use that
dissatisfaction to encourage
the members of the Pelican
Bay Foundation to oppose
incorporation. I want to say
to you that I believe,
strongly, that the issue of
incorporation is too important to allow disagreements on other issues to
color our judgment on
incorporation. I can understand why such dissatisfaction and disagreement
can lead to skepticism about
the information you have
received on incorporation,
but, in my opinion, that
does not call for opposing
incorporation, but calls
instead for obtaining the
feasibility study, the report
from the Board on all
aspects of incorporation,
and a minority report. Only
with that information in
hand can we make an
informed judgment on this
critical issue.
Thank you,
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We live in an ideal community. The Foundation provides for “recreation”, and the
Services Division (PBSD) “beautification”.
Some people say “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. Others seek more autonomy. Home
Rule. Possible tax savings.
I have attended some meetings. At the February 13th meeting I posed 9 questions
to Mr. LaRue. Seven remained unanswered and two received inconclusive responses.
I understand that some answers may await the results of the Feasibility Study – but
my questions were generic in nature.
At the same February 13th meeting a Marco Island Councilman indicated that early
reasons for incorporation included failures by County Government to address: storm
water management; flooding streets; lack of adequate sewers; exposed power lines,
and failing bridges. None of these problems exist in Pelican Bay.
The study states that the PBSD Budget was $3,000,000 in 2007 — but the current
Budget stands at $3,800,000. Further the PBSD does not provide “extraordinary
security” (page 21).
Why the hurry for a vote. Let’s get answers/facts and have a realistic vote. Who
will vote? 13,000 residents? 6,800 (?) households? What about commercial interests,
how will they “vote”? And will the results be determined by the quantity of written
responses received? And if the results show that 50% plus one are against the
incorporation efforts, will that be a conclusive vote against continuing the incorporation
efforts? If my memory serves me correctly I heard a Steering Committee member state
that the decision to proceed would be made by the Foundation. Is this correct?
If incorporation is indeed desirable, let’s have responses to questions raised and
then proceed with the defined preliminary vote. Don’t rush it.
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“Smoke and mirrors.”
That is what I read from The
Foundation’s efforts at incorporating. I have gone
back and forth in my personal views…all the while
hoping for clear, unbiased
information from The
Foundation Board and its
Incorporation Steering Committee to allow me to ultimately come to an informed
decision in the abovecaptioned matter. Unfortunately, it has not happened.
In its continuing barrage
of ostensibly ‘neutral’
reporting, the Foundation,
the PBPOA and the PBSD,
along with its paid consultant, have seemingly
abandoned all appearance
of impartiality. In its
handout “Understanding
Municipal Incorporation’
and in the February 2008
Pelican Bay News Flash, the
consultant’s Executive
Summary nowhere states
pros and cons of incorporation and seems to have
come out strongly for
incorporation. Isn’t a paid
consultant supposed to be
neutral, to present both
sides of an issue and then
allow its constituency to
make an informed decision
based on its analysis?
For example, the Executive Summary states six
bullet points as “key issues
to consider”, then proceeds
to ‘skew’ the answers as
follows: Its 1st bullet states:
“1. Growth management:
The community would
gain control over growth
management issues…”,
when it should have
remained neutral and
I support the possible Incorporation of Pelican Bay. I also believe the time line for
consideration of this change should be adjusted to allow for completion of an independent
feasibility study before submitting this issue to the community for a straw vote.
The potential benefits of Incorporation are all very appealing including, among
other things: more local control over services, land management and zoning;
improving the fire wall between Pelican Bay and Collier County; reducing the current
muti-faceted governance arrangements; improved positioning in response to changing
demographics; and ultimately realizing cost and tax savings.
Admittedly, certain critical issues such as a final legal resolution of the non-potable
water question, specific details concerning the nature and extent of a new municipal
government and a determination of other changes that might be forthcoming all need
to be settled.
For this reason I urge the Incorporation Task Force to modify its current time line
and complete a full feasibility study prior to asking the community to vote in a straw
poll. The lack of full details, discouragement over resident and non-resident voting
status and the unfortunate mistrust that has crept into the community over the Special
Assessment threatens to short-circuit consideration before all the facts are available.
A feasibility study by a professional accounting firm with a financial forecast (as
opposed to a projection) as one of the prime objectives, can help flesh out the critical
issues, reveal and test underlying assumptions and accurately reflect the changes only
generally described to date in the various meetings and correspondence. The rigorous
professional standards by which such a study must be performed and the resulting
report can provide all the “voters” (Florida residents and non-residents) with the
independent perspective, insights and results necessary to make an informed decision.
I trust a full feasibility study will validate my early support and help others to decide
in favor also.
Charles Bodo, Cannes in Pelican Bay
stated “Whether the
community would gain
control…” . Similarly at the
2 nd bullet: “Taxes: The
community could save an
estimated $2.4 million…”
when the question should
have been “Whether the
community could save an
estimated $2.4 million…”.
In my opinion, the
Incorporation Steering
Committee has woefully
failed in its objective of
obtaining and disseminating
objective information regarding incorporation.
Until there is some
reporting objectivity, I
cannot
support
any
continuing efforts at
incorporation of Pelican
Bay nor the Foundation’s
continued expenditure of
funds for same.
Robert W. Barger, President,
The Pointe II COA, Inc
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As Season this year seems
to be moving at a blistering
pace, we set up a month of
fun and de-stressing events
for your pleasure. We hope
that you will find it easy and
enjoyable to visit the
restaurants, and also that
you will think of us when
entertaining your family
and friends. Let us take
the worry out of your
entertaining!
Below is our new feature
— the “Quick Guide” to
upcoming events. This is
in response to requests
from several members
who asked for a quick
synopsis in the column.
So here’s our first try at
that. Please let us know if
you like it.
Quick guide for March
Sandpiper Special Events:
• March 13 th : Members
Bar-B-Que (Lunch event
only: 12-4)
• March 17 th : St. Patty’s
Day (Regular lunch 11:30-4,
Dinner 5-8:30)
• March 23 rd : Easter
(8:30-11:30;
breakfast
buffet; 12-8 Easter buffet
• Every Saturday and
Sunday (8:30-11:30) Breakfast Buffet
• Tuesday night bar
special: Fajita Wrap + a
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• Wednesday night bar
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• Thursday night bar
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specials)
• March 23 rd : Easter
(Regular
menu
with
specials).
Sunset Café Special
Events:
• Every Thursday night $10-Twin Burgers and a
Beer
• Every Friday night $10-Captain’s Plate
• Every Saturday night $10- Mahi Fiesta Salad
• Every Sunday Night $10-Wings and a Beer
• Every Saturday and
Sunday (11:30-4) “Make
Your Own” Bloody Mary
Bar.
March is Italian month at
all our restaurants. We will
feature Italian wines at
$1 off a glass: Quercetto
Chianti Classico (red); and
Banfi Principessa Gavi
(white). Food specials
will include: Lasagna;
Saltimbocca;
Linguine
Vongole; Spaghetti with
Meatballs; Ravioli; Chicken
Cacciatore, and Lobster
Risotto. In honor of St.
Patrick’s Day, the drink of
the month will be “Nutty
Irishman” which is a drink
made with Frangelica and
Bush Mill’s, and then
topped off with cream.
St. Patrick’s Day at
the Sandpiper will feature
our regular menus, plus a
lunch special of a Corned
Beef Rueben for $8. For
dinner, the special will be
Corned Beef, Cabbage,
Fingerling Potatoes and
Carrots for $16.
St. Patrick’s Day at the
Sandbar: Lunch will feature
Corned Beef and Potato
Soup for $3, and a Corned
Beef and Provolone Wrap
Sandwich for $8. The
dinner special will be: New
England Boiled Dinner of
Corned Beef, Cabbage,
Carrots, Onions, Turnips
and Potatoes for $16.
At all restaurants, draft
beers, house wines, and
the drink special will be $1
off. Irish coffee will be
available for $5.
Easter at the Sandpiper
will feature the breakfast buffet served from
8:30-11:30am at $13.95.
Children under 12 will be
half priced. Easter dinner
will be served from 12-8pm.
Buffet will include: full
salad bar; A hot buffet
with Grilled Salmon with
Lobster Newburg sauce;
Blackened Chicken Breast
with Mango Tarragon
Sauce; Roast Sirloin with
Wild Mushroom DemiGlace; A carving station
featuring Roast Leg of
Lamb with Mint Jelly;
Roasted Turkey with
Cranberry Sauce; plus a
pasta station with two
Pastas, two Sauces and
lots of toppings. There will
be a dessert station as
well including: Swan
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Cake, Tarts, fresh Pecan Pie,
Chocolate Torte and also
Fresh Fruit. The price will
be $26, and children under
12 will be half price.
Reservations will be needed
from 5pm on.
Easter at the Sandbar will
feature lunch specials of
Toasted Ham Club with
Swiss, Bacon, Lettuce and
Tomato Slices with a special
sauce for $8. The dinner
special will be Braised
Lamb Shanks, Roasted Red
Potatoes, Carrots, Mint Jelly
for $24; or a Roasted Turkey
Dinner
with
Gravy,
Stuffing, Mashed Potato,
Butternut Squash, and
Cranberry Sauce for $17. At
all restaurants, draft beers,
house wine and the special
Easter drink will be $1 off.
Events and items
of note for April
April will feature New
Zealand wines. And the
drink of the month will be
a Midori Slice, which is
made with Midori, coconut
rum, and pineapple juice-all
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At the Sandpiper watch
for April news on the
Jamaica Me Crazy buffet
(April 10th); Members BarB-Que Lunch (April 18 th );
and the Season-Farewell
Buffet Dinner (April 24th).
At Sandbar watch for
April news on the Clambake
(April 9th) and the Luau/Pig
Roast (April 26 th ). All
information will be in the
upcoming issue of the Post.
We have one important
problem that we need your
help on. And that is the
increasingly frequent use
of cell phones in the
restaurants. We have received numerous complaints
from our members, saying
they are quite unhappy with
the number of phones going
off during dinner, and also
the length of the conversations, often going on (at
length) right next to them,
while they are enjoying the
sunset with their guests.
Please remember that the all
restaurants are designated as
“Quiet Zones” in order to
enhance our Members
Disco Night
Thursday, April 3rd
By Susan Boland and Your Social Committee
dining enjoyment. We ask
that you put your phones on
mute or vibrate while dining
with us. Thank you for your
help on this sensitive issue.
We really appreciate it!
As always, we look
forward to having you dine
with us, and to receiving
your feedback. We read all
of your comment cards,
and take your feedback and
suggestions to heart. In
addition, we have Rob, the
manager of the Sandpiper,
on staff most evenings. And
the ever-popular Joel is on
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please take a moment, and
say Hi to them! They would
welcome your comments.
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Pelican Bay Services Division update
The President, Coleman
Connell opened the meeting of the Pelican Bay
Services Division (PBSD)
with a moment of silence in
memory of Board member
David Bramson, who passed
away recently. David had
been an active participant in
the meetings and chaired
the Budget Committee.
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of the sidewalk along M.J.
Daniels Blvd. — but pointed
out that there were now 33
patches on that small stretch.
(See additional comments
regarding sidewalks further
on). Tim Hall, our environmentalist answered a question regarding the bullrushes which are now
growing in some locations
along the berm. These are
environmentally friendlier
than the cat-tails the PBSD is
trying to eliminate.
Tom Cravens, President
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comments/questions
The Board meeting on
Wednesday, February 6 th
continued with comments/
questions from the audience. The first speaker
asked if the PBSD could be
of assistance with a hedge
around his pool, which had
been disapproved by the
County. Since this is a
matter of private property it
was recommended that he
contact the County’s Code
Enforcement Division again.
The next speaker thanked
the PBSD for prompt repair
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residents who are not now
in favor of Incorporation. It
was also suggested that
asking residents to cast a
vote before the feasibility
study was complete could
not truly reflect the sentiment of the community. A
speaker from the audience
also questioned whether the
study should continue
unless the committee has a
clear indication from the
County regarding the
recycled water problem.
No meetings have been
held by the Foundation
Strategic Planning Committee.
The Services Division
Budget Committee will
meet on Tuesday February
26, at 1pm, chaired by Mr.
Connell and will continue
its considerations on proposed capital expenditures.
And on Friday, February
8th there will be a discussion
regarding the “pier” which
is now on the “back
burner”. But representatives
from our neighbors to
the north as well as
County representatives are
expected to attend.
On Tuesday, February 19,
at the Men’s Coffee, the
PBSD will present an
overview of the Pelican Bay
storm water system — how
rain and irrigation water
flows through lakes, ponds,
culverts and channels
down to the East of the
berm, and is then slowly
released into the 580 acre
mangrove preserve.
Two days later there will
be a meeting hosted by the
County’s Gary McAlpin
to discus the future of
water management within
Collier County — using
parts of Pelican Bay’s
system as a model.
Mangrove restoration
Pelican Bay Services Division Manager, John Petty,
projected a power-point
presentation of the proposed story board for a 25minute movie telling Pelican
Bay’s history with emphasis
on the unique efforts
expended by Pelican Bay
residents to enhance and
preserve the mangroves. No
other community in Florida
has attempted or succeeded
the way Pelican Bay has.
This movie is part of the
Educational Requirement
contained in the ten-year
Mangrove Restoration and
Management Permit.
Later Tim Hall, a
principal in Turrell, Hall
and Associates, our environmental consultants
aired a power-point presentation highlighting the
information contained in
the four Annual Reports
which we are required to
deliver to the various
regulatory agencies. The
actual reports had previously been distributed to
the Board for review, and
resulted in some probing
questions. These were clarified to the satisfaction of the
Board who then approved
the reports for release.
The Board also approved
a proposal to request a one
year extension of our
current “Permit” which is
now scheduled to expire in
July 2008. This is necessary
in order for the County to
approve a renewed 10-Year
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PBWL “Lunch and Learn” does both
By Nancy Brown
SAMPLE SALE
March 7 & 8
Up to 70% Off
Admission is $10. Proceeds benet Senior Friendship Centers.
SATURDAY SEMINAR SERIES
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Saturday, March 8 at 2 p.m.
On January 30, twenty
members of our PBWL and
guests expanded their
ecological horizons with a
trip to Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. It
featured a wonderful
lunch, and the “learn” part
included an informative
and lively presentation by
director Ed Carlson, as well
as personal tours led by our
own PBWL Corkscrew
Guides, Nancy Brown and
Harriet Lickhalter.
Corkscrew Swamp is
graced with a 2.5 mile boardwalk, allowing visitors to
be part of the natural
environment. With binoculars in hand, we viewed
birds and wildlife “up close
and personal”, including
seeing a red-shouldered
hawk catch and down a
yellow ratsnake. Mother
Nature in action!
“Using An Architect: Cost Effective and Within Reach”
Joyce Owens, AIA, an architecture columnist for the Fort Myers News-Press,
will explain how architects can provide innovative ideas and solutions
as well as quality control with contractors, producing aesthetic, functional
and cost-saving results.
Saturday, March 15 at 2 p.m.
“What Does Going Green Mean to You?”
Poggenpohl, a pioneer of kitchen innovation for 115 years, has demonstrated
environmental responsibility since 1996. Learn how the most well known
kitchen brand in the world has become environmentally friendly, from their
production line to your kitchen.
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Permit — which is being
delayed by desires of the
County to incorporate
certain suggestions contained in the PBS&J Report.
A long discussion then
followed regarding mangroves which are starting to
grow along the berm. This
natural growth represents
part of the success we have
had of bringing more salt
water to the west of the
berm. Heretofore mangroves would not grow in
the area immediately to the
west of the berm, and we
had the problem with the
cat-tails. Channels, which
were dug three years ago,
are now bringing salinity to
the area, and “transporting” mangroves seeds
which are germinating and
growing there now.
Some
people
have
expressed concern that
mangroves growing adjacent to the berm will
eventually not only block
the view from the berm, but
will also deprive our waterbirds and alligators room
to roam. The Manager
explained that we are
required to maintain open
NEW LISTING
PEBBLE CREEK PH501
End unit - 3BR/3½BA, Family
Room - 2 car garage $1,325,000
BREAKWATER - $742,000
3BR/2½BA End Unit
Furnished - Lakeview
STONEBRIDGE - $279,000
2BR/2BA Furnished with Golf
Call Shirley 597-2246
LIC # 070069
25 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN NAPLES
SHIRLEY
PORTER
water along the west side of
the berm for adequate
flushing, and our Field
Manager, Kyle Lukazs will
meet with MAG President
Tom Cravens to further
review this problem.
We were also presented
with very preliminary
studies involving the
possibility and rough
preliminary cost estimates
to widen the sidewalks
within Pelican Bay. This is
the result of the controversy
which developed last
year regarding bikers,
roller blading, pedestrians,
children, joggers, etc
sharing our present walkways. The Budget Committee will analyze the
figures at their next meeting
and report to the Board
in the future.
Remember that the Board
of the PBSD meets on the
first Wednesday of each
month, 1pm, at the
Community Center. The
next scheduled meetings
are March 5th, April 2nd, and
May 7th. Please attend — we
welcome your questions
and/or comments.
www.pelicanbay.org
Women of Watercolor
On January 18, 2008, the Women of
Watercolor, a Pelican Bay Women’s
League interest group, began a 10week painting course under the
tutelage of Teri Clemente. Teri is a
local artist and teacher, as well as a
judge for art shows in the Naples area.
Although her classes are completely
full, Teri is able to give individual
attention to each student so that their
personal style is reflected in their
paintings. After reviewing the
enthusiastic response, the Women’s
League is investigating the possibility
of adding additional PBWL art
classes for the 2009 season. We are
considering another watercolor class
as well as a general class to find “The
Artist Within” which would include
drawing, the use of pastels, acrylics
and oils. Feel free to peek in the art
room on Fridays to see if this kind of
activity is appealing to you. Look for
many of the classes’ work in the
upcoming Pelican Bay Art Show
sponsored by the Think Tank of
Pelican Bay Women’s League. For
more information feel free to contact
Gail Gravenhorst, coordinator.
New Thank Tank
hosts interesting
March programs
By Mary Elizabeth Beadle
Afternoon Class:
(L to R) Julie
Siefer, June
Hobbs, Mary
Alice Abood and
Teri Clemente
The New Think Tank meetings for March continue with
the most interesting programs that will include a two-part
series on how to use the new technology and the incredible
world of social networking, emailing and exchanging
photos and videos with your grandchildren, on-line
shopping, Googling for arcane information and how to
explore all these on your own. Lou Zellner and Kathy
Ripin will show us how on Wednesday, March 5 th and
Wednesday, March 19th at the Community Center.
Women’s league members, husbands and friends are all
invited to each of these free meetings, which begin at 5 pm
followed by complimentary hors d’oeuvres at 6 pm. Wine
is also available at a small cost. Many have made an
evening of it and stayed on for other Pelican Bay meetings
starting at 7pm. Please RSVP to 597-8877 x 102 or email
Morning Class: Ginger Uehling
[email protected].
Joseph M. Cosgrove
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Dental Excellence
Dr. Malick would
like to invite you
to her state-of-theart dental office located on the
Southwest corner of Airport
Road and Vanderbilt Beach
Road, next to Walgreens.
Please call us today to schedule your
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A Masterpiece
of Quality, Value,
and Service
Residential • Interior
Exterior • Staining
Specialty Finishes
Creating
Pelican Bay
masterpieces
for more than
ten years
Cheryl L. Malick, DMD
7955 Airport Road N., Suite 201, Naples, FL 34109
239-596-3434
www.pelicanbay.org
It’s Time to Paint!
Pressure Cleaning
Color Consultation
513-9831
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Services Classifieds...Pelican
Bay Residents Serving Pelican Bay
Pelican Bay resident-owned businesses only: $30 for up to 35 words • Fax to 591-4733 or e-mail to [email protected]
Computer
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
Realtor
Realtor
COMPUTER PROBLEMS?
Patient & reliable Pelican Bay
resident will give individual
lessons or fix computer
problems in your home.
Spyware & virus removal.
Print sharing & Wireless setup.
Prompt service.
PC Computer Tutor.
Bruce Yankow
514-1594
COMMERICAL
Mergers and Acquisitions.
Business Valuations
throughout Florida.
Ian McKeag, President
Scottish Capital Corp.
239-682-8447. Former
Foundation Treasurer / Director.
REMODELING
Lynn Titus Inc. established
contractor, offering superior
quality and excellent
references. Home and
condo remodels, kitchen
and bath specialists and
flooring, built with our own
fully trained staff.
593-8812 CGC042082
Lynn Klopstad,
A TRUTH
I know there is only one
home sale you’re interested
in.....Yours! For detailed
information on what buyers
are willing to pay for your
home, contact Lynn H. Wilber,
GRI, Downing Frye Realty.
239-594-2780.
[email protected].
PATRICIA VLASHO P.A.
Knowledge. “Service is my
Priority”. Selling. Buying.
Renting. Direct 239-591-3248.
Pelican Bay Resident 21 yrs.
3rd Generation Real Estate.
[email protected].
Downing-Frye Realty, Inc.
EXPERT COMPUTER HELP
Computer problem solver.
Advice and instruction
available for installations,
programs, printers, networks
and digital cameras.
Affordable Rates.
Call Don Wilber
at 598-4597.
Pelican Bay Resident.
Miscellaneous
ANIMAL LOVERS
Would you like the temporary
companionship of a cute,
well-behaved pet? Looking
for host families to care for
pets in their own homes
while pet owners are away.
Pets Are Inn 594-2738.
Mike & Ilene Horn,
Pelican Bay Residents
ARABESQUE
Exquisite American and
European Stationery. Custom
Invitations, large selection of
in-stock designs for on-site
printing. Writing instruments,
including MontBlanc, and
unique gifts. 350 Fifth Avenue
South. 403.0043. Sheryl Sashin,
ALI’S ORIENTAL RUGS
Direct Import from India,
Iran, Pakistan, China. Biggest
selection, lowest prices.
Professional Cleaning and
Repair. Pelican Bay Resident
15 Yrs. 239-254-0166
BABY SITTING
Empty Nest Grandmother.
Love to baby sit while Mom
and Dad have evening out,
attend appointments or
just enjoy a little time
for themselves. References/
resume upon request.
Jane Wright. 593-5243.
DONNA FALZONE INTERIORS
Relocated NYC Interior Designer.
Offering professional
residential design services
and certified Feng Shui
consulting. Affordable
hourly rate/passed
discounts to clients.
All sized projects welcomed.
239-598-5992
HANDYMAN-TO-THE STARS
“Kenny Bouy”, Remodels,
Air Conditioning, Electric,
Plumbing referrals,
Homewatch.
777-7752, DirkTucker.com.
Admin/Storter
RB0011999.
Pelican Bay Resident 7 years.
LISA B CHARTER BOAT
2 hours to 7 days fish,
snorkel, scuba, birdwatch,
sunsets, special trips to
Marathon, Key West,
Marquesas. Explore Ft.
Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas
for an adventure.
239-777-7752.
DirkTucker.com.
NICK’S FURNITURE
TOUCH-UP & REPAIR
Furniture & kitchen cabinet
refinishing. We repair nicks,
scratches, broken chairs/tables,
cigarette burns, piano touch-up,
cabinet-doors/drawers.
Also wood graining,
gold leafing, faux finishing.
595-0344 Nick Sasso,
REMODELING
Knauf-Koenig Group Full
service Residential and
Commercial Contractor.
Specializing in condo
and home remodeling with
10 years of quality, safety
and production.
Lic# CGC1512289.
592-9900.
REVERSE MORTGAGE
62 or older. Own your home
and make no mortgage
payments. Purchase or
refinance. Call the Reverse
Mortgage Specialist, Bob
Wehage, Brentwood
Mortgage. Licensed Mortgage
Lender. 239-594-0170.
ROOFING
Single family homes to
multi-building condominiums.
All types of roofing work
performed. Recently
completed Laurel Oaks
Condominiums and
Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort.
Creative Roofing, Inc.
Lic# CCC056691
593-8812. Lynn Klopstad,
BONNIE CAMP, GRI, ABR
15 year Pelican Bay Resident
with multiple sales in Pelican
Bay & Bay Colony, Experience
less stress, more success.
www.naplesluxuryhomesales.com.
John R. Wood, Realtors.
239-734-1212
BUYING OR SELLING?
Let Joe (Pelican Bay Resident
since 1992) Or Jeff Vespo
Assist you in your transaction.
Licensed in NY and FL.
www.JTVespo.com. Amerivest
Realty. 239 - 398 4969 (Cell)
[email protected]
ROBERT LAMSON, CRS
Proven, Positive, Results
New Condo? New Home?
Use my 31 years
of Real estate experience
to Your advantage.
Licensed in MN/FLA.
www.Minnesota2Naples.com
Coldwell Banker Burnet Rlty,
Downing-Frye Realty Inc.
612-386-3414.
SANDY & BOB WELDY TEAM
Platinum Circle of Excellence.
Multi-million dollar
producers for 21+ years.
Licensed in Indiana & Florida.
Pelican Bay Owners/Residents.
Visit our website @
www.sandyweldy.com
John R. Wood Realtors
239/370-1270
GLORIA BOLLINGER
Polished, Professional with
over 20 years Experience in
Missouri & Florida Real Estate.
www.ginnylee.com
Let me help with your
Save Money! Discover Why
next purchase or Sale.
Now
Is the Time to Buy Real
Pelican Bay Resident since 1990.
Estate! Tell Your Friends
Premier Plus Realty
To Call Ginny Lee at
239-370-7766
800-683-9997
SERVICES FOR SENIORS
or in Naples 591-3225.
Need Help? I can Shop,
Fix Meals, Walk the
HOME WATCH &
Dog or Drive You.
RENTAL SERVICE
Ray’s Home Inspection
595-6476
mynaplescityguide.com
Service will inspect your
Everything free! Win $10,000!
home/condo twice monthly,
Coupons,
Photo Contests,
preventing insect intrusion,
TRI-TOWN CONST., LLC
Business Listings,
mildew/water
damage.
No job to small, complete
Blogs, Articles, Information.
As a licensed Real Estate
remodels, green remodels.
Have Fun, Stay Up To Date.
agent, I also handle seasonal
Licensed and insured.
Sponsored by Ginny Lee
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& America’s Best.
rentals. Ray Sepanski
239-566-3336
www.Tri-Townconstruction.com
239-895-2058
WEDDING PLANNER
Let us reduce the stress
involved in making
arrangements so your
wedding can be
an enjoyable time for all.
Over 20yrs experience.
Call for free consultation.
www.renabrooks.com
591-2782 Rena Brooks,
KEVIN C. SHANAHAN
E-mail or call for your
complimentary copy of
my Quarterly Market Report,
an objective, unbiased
assessment of Naples
area real estate.
[email protected].
www.KCShanahaninNaples.com
John R. Wood Inc., Realtors.
239-591-1051.
Pelican Bay residentowned businesses…
To place your classified here
send your ad and credit
card information to
postclassifieds@
marketcrank.com or
fax to 239-591-4733.
For additional information
call Kathy at
239-591-2709
www.pelicanbay.org
Classifieds...Classifieds...Classifieds
Pelican Bay residents only: $20 forup to 25 words
Fax to 591-4733 or e-mail to [email protected]
Real Estate - For Sale Real Estate - For Lease
Real Estate - For Sale
ST. TROPEZ
AVALON
BARRINGTON
PRICED TO SELL
Beautifully remodeled 3 BR first
2BD/2BA + Den, garage,
Furnished 2BD/2BA.
floor end unit. New diagonal tile,
internet, 2 lanais next to
carpet, granite, crown molding. Western exposure, remodeled
pool and waterscape. Lovely
kitchen, hardwood floors.
Double fountain views.
2nd floor unit. Seasonal/
Tram at your door step!
Unfurnished. 239-514-0327
Monthly Rental. Look at
Owner / Agent.
or 203-562-6547
www.imagestogo.net/
Call Jerry 239-249-9700
7o88Barrington.html.
BARRINGTON CLUB
239-593-6982
3BD/2BA, 1st floor end unit.
THE HERON
Totally remodeled. New Kitchen, Fantastic Gulf Water Views
BREAKWATER
granite, stainless, crown
2BD/3BA, Family Rm,
2BR/2BA, gated, 2 car garage,
2485 sq.ft.Granite Kitchen,
moulding, new tile.
elevator, lanai, pool, tennis.
$529,900.Quality throughout.
New AC, neutral carpet,
Close to Community Center,
painting & backgrounds
651-491-2222
North station, beach
2 Units/Floor
access, walk to tram.
239-514-2992
BRIDGEWAY VILLA
Monthly/Seasonal Rental.
Rare, 3 bdrm, 3 full baths, all
570-674-0829
VALENCIA
on one level. 30' pool, large
lanai, lakeview, many extras. Immaculate, newly renovated,
By Appt. Tele: 239-594-1444
2Bd/Ba midrise, 3 separate
CHATEAUMERE ROYALE
glass enclosed lanais, bright,
Book now-Don’t Wait. 08-09
CONDO FOR SALE BY OWNER open floor plan, 9 ft. ceilings,
Season. 3-month minimum.
In Pelican Bay! Avalon
2000 plus sq. ft. $699,000.
2BR/2BA. Walk to tram.
2BD/2BA, 1st floor with lake
Price negotiable.
612-865-4694
view, garage, turnkey.
Call 716-913-2040. Email:
Call Jeff at 773-525-8767
Real Estate - For Lease [email protected]
or 773-502-0439
10701 GULF SHORE DRIVE
L’AMBIANCE
3BR/3BA, all renovated with
CHATEAUMERE ROYALE
3BD/2BA 2nd floor condo.
private balcony leading directly
Fantastic 14th floor Gulf
Professionally decorated with
to beach. $9000 month for
and Golf Course views.
sophistication, new furniture
09 season. All rooms
2BR/2BA, Office/Den.
and furnishings. Peaceful,
face beach. 598-9925
Seasonal, 3 month minimum,
sunny waterscape views. Call
or long term rental.
239-593-3823. Open House
Call 239-598-5783
2009 RENTAL–THE POINTE
Sunday, March 9, 1-4pm
3BR/den/3BA 2800sf. Newly
decorator furnished.
L’AMBIANCE
CRESCENT
Unobstructed private park
Ground Floor Coach Home,
Great Condo, Spacious, 2nd
viewsSteps to pool/fitness.
2- car garage. Professionally
Floor,
3BR/2.5BA,
Lakeview,
Seasonal 3mo rental min.
remodeled, superior craftsman,
DHTV, Internet, Steps to Pool,
www.VRBO.com #165439
classic elegance and luxury.
Fitness, Garage, Beach
614-595-3558
Immediate occupancy.
access, No Smokers/Pets.
View this beautiful home.
Go to www.VRBO.com #146580.
$864,000 239-325-7227
518-495-4370
ANNUAL LEASE-SANCTUARY
1st Floor, 2BD/2B, remodeledLAUREL OAKS
granite,
custom
cabinets,
tile,
3BR/2BA 1st floor end unit
new SS appliances.
CRESCENT COACH HOME
with lake view. Designer –
Unfurnished, $2,000/mo.
Professionally furnished,
Turnkey furnished.
No Smokers/Pets.
first floor, 3BD/2BA, lanai,
Immediate occupancy.
Call Sarah 682-2205
garage,
lakeview, southern
239-591-8423 or 734-674-0483
exposure, pool, fitness
and community amenities.
PALMIRA
AVAILABLE-APRIL
Seasonal or annual.
Beautiful Turn Key Furnished
3BR/2BA
Condo
with
594-7904. email
Model at The Enclave with
2 sides Gulf Views.
[email protected]
Fabulous Views. 2800 Sq. Ft.,
617-965-7155
2BD/2BA/+Den. All Upgrades,
$549,000. 239-263-0966
GLENCOVE
AVALON
ST. NICOLE
2BR/2BA + Lanai, New
2Bdrm/2Bath in Gated
12th Floor; Spectacular Views
Furnishings,
Seasonal or Annual,
Community, Ground Floor,
of Gulf and Bay. 2br/2ba; Lanai
Immediate Occupancy,
Lanai Overlooking Stunning
& Terrace; Designer Furnished;
239-770-1801
Lake View, Pool, Tennis,
Completely Renovated;
Walk to Tram, Community
Pool; Beach; Fitness Room.
Center. Seasonal.
Annual/Seasonal.
GLENCOVE
770-410-0035
312-848-2443
2BR/2BA furnished plus
Murphy bed. 1st Floor –
ST. PIERRE
no steps facing quiet courtyard.
AVALON
3BR/3BA. Three-way views Seasonal or annual.
Ground Floor, 2B/2B, Close
east, west and south. Updated
616-299-4118
to Pool, Community Center,
kitchen. 7th floor. Steps to
Tram, Seasonal 2-3 month
beach tram and/or walk
minimum. 631-754-1182
More Classifieds on Page 50
the berm. 591-1582
www.pelicanbay.org
PATTI TRUMBULL, P.A.
Selling Pelican Bay...
& More
Bay...&
Cell: 239.821.4001
800.448.3411 ext.853
[email protected]
www.pelicanbayspecialist.com
View these
properties
and more
on my
website!
MONTENERO IN PELICAN BAY
$2,695,000 Turnkey Furnished
This elegant and exquisite 16th floor condo
is a beauty with panoramic views of Gulf
and spectacular sunsets. Enjoy 3BR/3BA +
family room, 2870 sq. ft., beautiful
upgrades & more. www.imagestogo.net/montenero1602/index.htm
$2,649,000
Knockout gorgeous condo with breathtaking views, 3BR/3-1/2 BA + den/4th BR
+ family room/great room, gourmet kitchen
w/island, 3400 sq. ft. under air, 46 ft lanai,
hurricane shutters, 2 pkg spaces & more.
www.imagestogo.net/montenero708/index.htm
7575Pelican Bay Blvd. #1102
$2,495,000
This exquisite 02 unit has panoramic views
of the Gulf, 2870 sq. ft. under air, 3BR/3BA
+ family room, marble flooring, hurricane
shutters, 2 pkg spaces and 24/7 front desk.
www.imagestogo.net/montenero1102/index.htm
TERRABELLA IN PELICAN MARSH
9163 Torrefino CT. - $2,295,000
Absolutely stunning custom detached villa
that rivals none, over 4200 sq. ft. under air,
3BR + Den + Family Room 3½ BA + 3 car
garage, equisite faux finishes throughout,
special attention to detail in every room,
incredible tropical pool/spa area w/fountains, mature plantings & built
in 2006. www.imagestogo.net/9163torrefino/index.htm
Offered $1,450,000
Charming 3BR/2-1/2BA + family room
condo with 2675 sq. ft.. Enjoy tropical
views with neutral decor, beautiful Siematic
cabinetry throughout, granite counter tops,
marble master bath, 24/7 front desk, media room, fitness and more.
www.imagestogo.net/montenero205.html
WORLD TENNIS CENTER
3585 Corinthian Way - $429,900
Beautiful courtyard pool home 3BR/3BA
1980 sq ft. has upgrades in every room,
granite in kitchen, stainless appliances
hardwood floors, crown moldings, heated
pool w/waterfall, cabana/3 rd BR w/
hardwood floors, pavered pool area & driveway. INCREDIBLE PRICE!
www.imagestogo.net/3585corinthian/index.htm
ARIELLE IN PELICAN MARSH
2165 Arielle Dr. #1605
Offered $399,500
Enjoy this charming 2nd floor Osprey floor
plan that is bright and sunny, meticulous,
beautifully decorated and has a lovely lake
view, 1845 sq ft 3BR/3BA, neutral décor
and attached garage. www.imagestogo.net/2165arielle1605/index.htm
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Real Estate - For Lease
For Sale
INTERLACHEN
3rd floor, 2BD/2BA+Glassed
Lanai. Lake views, across from
tram. Beautifully renovated
and furnished. 9ft ceilings,
huge rooms. $4500/mo
(3 months @ $4,250/mo).
www.VRBO.com/63607
781-710-4955
PEBBLE CREEK
Seasonal-furnished,
pool view, first floor,
garage, 2BR condo. Pools,
sauna, fitness room,
tram to beach. 631-751-8219
or [email protected]
ST NICOLE
Gulf Bay View. 2 Bedroom
plus Den. King, Queen, Twins.
Professionally decorated.
High Speed. Guest Suites,
Exercise Room, Pool, Spa.
Call now
239-269-1500
VALENCIA
Furnished 2BD/2BA, 1660 sf
looking over golf course, close
to beach trams, secure lobby.
Available to rent April 15.
Pictures/Info.
call Sarah 682-2205
2002 LEXUSES 300
Excellent condition.
21,000 miles. Silver, Extras.
Florida driven. $16,400.
239-254-8900 or
216-338-4482
PELICAN WOODS
Spacious 3BR house with
private pool, large lanai,
beautiful landscaping.
Short walk to Phil & Waterside
Shops. Available immediately.
Seasonal/Monthly.
847-987-5068.
[email protected]
ST. NICOLE
Lovely, freshly painted
18th floor. 2BR with
unsurpassed Gulf views
and gated in a wonderful
building. Please call
607-283-9704
INTERLACHEN/ST. SIMONE
Jan or April at reduced rates.
All new summer ’06.
2bdrm/2bath plus den.
239-597-9336
[email protected]
LAUREL OAKS
2 BD/2BA across from pool.
Lovely unit on 2nd Floor.
Seasonal Rental.
Rose Mary Everett
Owner/Agent.
239-272-7790
LAUREL OAKS
First floor 2BR professionally
decorated, two lanais,
32 inch flat screen,
DVD, internet, garden view,
bike to beach.
203-281-4711
PARK SHORE HOME
+2300 sf, 3BR/2BA/GR/LR,
garage, pool. Beautifully
remodeled, furnished,
private beach access,
close to Venetian Village,
$7K/mo seasonal,
$3K/mo annual.
614-595-3558
PEBBLE CREEK
Nicely furnished 2/2 +
Den + Garage, Lake view,
across from Tram.
Avail. Jan, Feb,
March $3000/mo.
239-821-6160 or
[email protected]
ST. LAURENT
Beautifully renovated
upper floor, southwest corner
3BD/ 2.5BA unit, thru views.
HD TV, high speed internet.
Fully furnished. $11000.00/mo.
3 mo. min. Off season rate
$8000.00/mo. [email protected]
865-414-3662
ST. LUCIA 12TH FLOOR
2BR (1 king, 1 twin),
2BA+den, Gulf views,
newly tiled, fully furnished.
Seasonal/annual lease.
514-917-9661/email
dominiquebellemare@
hotmail.com
ST. MAARTEN
Beautifully decorated,
2BR/2BA/lanai, 12th floor.
Spectacular view. Tram at
your feet or walk to beach.
New gym, sauna & pool.
703-579-1001/
[email protected].
ST. NICOLE
14th floor. Corner Gulf views.
3BR/2BA, exercise room,
pool, tram/walk to beach,
Waterside Shops. Monthly,
seasonal, annual.
617-965-7155
VALENCIA
Furnished 2BD/2B ground floor
condo, long views, southern
exposure, private garden
entrance, easy walk to pool,
tram and tennis.
Available from March 16.
[email protected]
ST. NICOLE
Wonderful 3/2 condo with
beautiful view of landscaped
pool. Professionally decorated,
fully furnished. 25-yard walk
to Tram. $5,500/mo.
615-554-8180
ST. RAPHAEL
Brand new and newly
professionally furnished
2BR/2BA Condo on first floor
with private yard and
private pool. Walk to Gulf.
Annual/seasonal.
732-892-2838
STONEBRIDGE
2BR/2BA 1st Floor condo
overlooking 14th Green;
Gated; Pools; Tennis, Golf;
Fitness Club; Superb Dining
Room; Furnished; large unit.
Seasonal/Annual
312-848-2443
VANDERBILT BAY
Awesome Bay View. Block
to Beach-Ritz. Private Boat
Dock & Fishing Pier. Gated
3BR/2BA.New Furnishings.
Call 716-913-2040. Email:
[email protected]
WILLOWOOD
Annual or Seasonal.
Reasonable. Long term lease
beginning April 1. Unfurnished
or furnished, 1st floor 2-3
bedrooms 2 baths, glassed
in lanai. No stairs.
630-267-6108
For Sale
1985 MERCEDES 380SL
Gold, mint condition, AC, new
convt top, 87,600mi. $13,900.
Call 239-514-1198
TWO LOVELY CONDOS
San Marino- Furnished,
2BR/2CAR. Seasonal or annual
Pelican Marsh-Les Chateau.
3BR/2CAR. Golf view.
$2200 annual.
248-672-3386
1986 MERCEDES 560SL
Convertible; 110k mi;
single owner; very good
condition; metallic champagne;
dark brown leather interior;
fully equipped; $13,500;
239-592-7321
2002 MERCEDES E320
AWD 7 passenger station
wagon. Silver Metallic
w/tan interior. Mint condition.
56,000 miles, $21,900.
Call 597-3022
2004 SILVER MUSTANG V6
Anniversary model, 17,100
miles, outstanding condition,
like new, leather interior,
power accessories, loaded,
great price, $13,650.
Call 594-1056
STAR TRAC TREADMILL
Model TR901. Due to illness,
must sell. $300.
Call 591-8135 after 5:30
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