Early December 2007
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Early December 2007
Early December 2007 • Volume 8, No. 18 2007-2008 PELICAN BAY FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS Upcoming Foundation Pelican Bay Master Board elections — three Planning — Step 1 vacancies to be filled By Shawn Kalbli, Wood+Partners, Inc CHAIRMAN Robert Naegele By Michael Egan, Chair, Elections Committee 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 The Foundation Board of Directors and the Elections Committee encourage qualified members to run for the three seats, the terms for which expire in March, 2008. Board members are elected for three-year terms. If you don’t want to serve yourself but know someone who is qualified, please encourage that person to run. Director qualifications The Pelican Bay governing documents state that a Director shall be a Member, must be at least 21 years of age, and must not have been convicted of any felony by any court of record and not have had his or her rights restored pursuant to law in the jurisdiction of his or her residence. Also, a member who is an employee of the Foundation is not eligible. Each Board Director, other than the Board Chair, is asked to chair a standing committee. Committee assignments are determined following the Annual Meeting, which is scheduled for Monday, March 31, 2008. The Foundation conducts 11 Board meetings annually, with no meeting during the month of July. Historically the Board has been comprised of both fulltime and seasonal residents. Members interested in serving or obtaining more information please contact any of the following Elections Committee members. Michael Egan, Chair 333-9933 [email protected] John D’Aquanno 592-5911 [email protected] Henry Price, Vice Chair 593-4369 [email protected] Paul Johansen 594-2603 [email protected] Susan Boland 594-0131 [email protected] Lyn Scanlon 591-4727 [email protected] During the first week in October the Strategic Master Planning Team arrived in Pelican Bay to initiate the first of several community based meetings related to the seven-step team’s baseline understanding of Pelican Bay. The committee work sessions included the following participants: strategic planning committee; facilities committee; members of the master plan process. The team conducted project kick-off meetings, site visits, data collection and met with the Pelican Bay Foundation strategic planning committee and standing committees to review the scope of services related to the project. During the visit the team began gathering background data needed for the development of the project. Initial question and answer work sessions were held with the various committees to further develop the Pelican Bay Services Division (attended in an informal capacity); Community Center Committee; beach-titness advisory group; tennis-outdoor advisory group; auditbudget committee; restaurant committee; and beach-boardwalk-berm advisory group. The comments collected during the work sessions were reviewed by the team and organized into the following common perceptions (in random order): continued on page 4 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #419 Ft Myers FL Pelican Bay Services Division r o s i v d A Page 26 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 1 PELICAN BAY [email protected] www.victoriaharrison.com Pelican Bay - Greentree Bonita Beach - Hickory Blvd. 2 Beach Front Lots Bay Colony Shores PENDING SALE $5,595,000 Happy ! s Holiday 6967 Green Tree Dr. OPEN SUN. 1-4 Golf Course Views! 239-592-5376 239-269-5400 Pelican Bay - Ridgewood 6959 Ridgewood Dr. OPEN SUN. 1-4 Large Lot/17ft. Ceilings $2,050,000 http://www.circlepix.com/home.P2KS5S Double Beach Lot $5,995,000 Single Lots $2,995,000 http://www.kayyah.com/nbtw1.php?listingid=22263 Pelican Bay - Pinecrest Pine Ridge Estates Pelican Bay - Tierra Mar 801 Bentwood 589 Carica Rd. 580 Tierra Mar OPEN SUN. 1-4 Pelican Bay - Claridge #302a 3/2 - Enjoy Stunning Sunrises & Sunsets $1,150,000 $885,000 ESTATE LOT OPEN SUN. 1-4 Oversized Property $1,295,000 $1,295,000 http://www.circlepix.com/home2/p2fwtx $1,150,000 http://circlepix.com/home2/p2bc8p www.kayyah.com/nbtw1.php?listing+ID21917 Audubon Pelican Bay - The Pointe Pelican Bay - Breakwater Pelican Bay - Pebblecreek 15264 Devon Green OPEN SUN. 1-4 STUNNING 3/2 749 Bentwater Cir #102 COURTYARD 545 Via Veneto #102 $825,000 $869,000 $755,000 www.circlepix.com/home2/P2VPHH www.circlepix.com/home2/p2bcaz http://www.circlepix.com/home2/paz9v OPEN SUN. 1-4 LAKEVIEWS Pelican Bay - Calais Pelican Marsh - Ventura 7032 Pelican Bay Blvd. #3104 8883 Ventura Way LAKEVIEWS Pelican Bay - Hyde Park REMODELED 2+DEN Pelican Marsh - Ravenna Lake Views $725,000 $700,000 $639,000 $549,000 http://circlepix.com/home2/p2w4La www.circlepix.com/home2/P2VPHH www.circlepix.com/home2/P2A5FP OPEN SUN. 1-4 7655 Pebble Creek Cir. #105 OPEN SUN. 1-4 Golf Course Views $748,000 Pelican Bay - Laurel Oaks 880 Tanbark Dr. #101 OPEN SUN. 1-4 $450,000; $485,000 www.circlepix,com/home2/P2MACL www.circlepix.com/home2/p2aare www.circlepix.com/home2/p27L87 Check out my website at victoriaharrison.com and view more properties. A Top Producing Agent for 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Downing-Frye Realty Victoria Harrison, P.A., REALTOR® 2 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 CONTENTS 2008 Election Timeline Pelican Bay Foundation, Inc. Around the Bay 27-31, 33, 35-40 Event/Activity Date Final appointments to Elections Committee by Board of Directors: Monday, December 17, 2007 First notice of Annual Meeting mailed to Members: Friday, December 21, 2007 All Nominations to be submitted: Wednesday, January 2, 2008 (5:00 pm) Candidate Elections form mailed/delivered to Candidates: Friday, January 4, 2008 Candidate Elections form due from Candidates: Wednesday, January 9, 2008 Consideration of Candidates begins by Elections Committee: Monday, January 14, 2008 Report of the Elections Committee to the Foundation Secretary: Thursday, January 17, 2008 Biographical information due from Candidates for enclosure in the Ballot mailing and the Pelican Bay Post: Around the District...34 Classifieds 36-38 Monday, January 21, 2008 Mailing of the Ballot and second Notice of Election: Monday, February 25, 2008 Return of Ballots: Friday, March 28, 2008 (5:00 pm) Report of Results: Saturday, March 29, 2008 (12 noon) Annual Meeting/Announcement of Election Results: Monday, March 31, 2008 (10:00 am) Community workshops sponsored by the Pelican Bay Property Owners Association Three Community Workshops have been scheduled to deal with a number of issues of importance to Pelican Bay. Mark these dates on your calendar! “Pelican Bay Real Estate Market” January 15 – 7:00 p.m. Community Center “Property Tax Amendment — How Should You Vote?” January 23 – 7:00 p.m. Community Center “Florida Storm Insurance” February 6 – 7:00 p.m. Community Center Wine & cheese to follow each workshop Foundation New Members...14 Foundation News 1-14 Comcast Help Desk Available again this year Representatives from Comcast’s sales and technical support departments will be at the Commons from 9am-12pm on December 10 & 17; January 7 & 21. Please feel free to visit and inquire about new services or express your service needs. For questions please call 239-597-8081. Tennis Advisory Group needs two members The Tennis Advisory Group is looking for two members who would like to join this group. We meet once a month during season (Oct-April). If you are interested, please call Susan Boland, chairperson, at 594-0131. Pelican Bay Services Division 26-27 Pelican Bay Toy Drive...32 Pelican Bay Womens League 33-34 What To Do In Pelican Bay • A Howling Good Time at the Sandpiper...20-21 Investment Management & Consulting • Computer Classes ...18 Call 514-7642 today for a courtesy consultation. • Beach Restaurants ...23 801 Laurel Oak Dr. Naples, FL 34108 www.laureola.net • Fitness...9, 16 LAUREOLA Fidelity Investments serves as custodian because of their commitment to excellence & service. ASSET MANAGEMENT Laureola Asset Management is an independent company and not affiliated with Fidelity Investments. Jack Brown, CFA President and Founder • Art Studio...17 Laureola is a Latin word meaning “success.” The most important aspect to professional investment management & consulting is successfully serving the investor. Laureola Asset Management means your success. • Group Activities ...25 • Tennis...8, 17 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 3 master planning...continued from page 1 • Pelican Bay is a premiere beachfront community, offering a high level of value to its residents. • Pelican Bay offers residents an economic value for the amenities that is not always realized by the residents. • Pelican Bay should remain a premiere community into the future. • Pelican Bay should strive to preserve and enhance residential property values. • Historically, communications between the Foundation and residents have not been optimal. Efforts to enhance the methods of communication are needed if the strategic master plan report is to be well received. • Community input during the strategic master plan report is critical. • There is a wide variety of resources/amenities to satisfy community members’ desire for recreation, programs, and social activities. • Access to community facilities and resources should be reserved for residents. Greater monitoring/restriction of outside users should be considered. • The image, perception, and reality of the community are changing (socioeconomic demographics). • The numerous social organizations and active residents within Pelican Bay enhance the sense of community. • The great appreciation of the natural features / ecosystems within Pelican Bay set it apart from and above other communities. • The strategic master plan must prepare the community for changes / impacts to the fabric and structure of Pelican Bay that may be on the horizon. • The proximity to downtown Naples, world class shopping, restaurants, and the Philharmonic are valued by residents. • The restaurant facilities offer a varying level of appeal to community members. • The staff of Pelican Bay is a unique asset appreciated by the residents. • Efforts to address overcrowding of existing facilities must be addressed (capacity and schedule coordination). In summary, the participants value Pelican Bay as it currently exists. Concurrently they seek to preserve that value while recognizing that measures need to be determined through the strategic master plan process in order to preserve and enhance the community into the future. The definition of measure, or actions, shall be determined over the course of the project study through the various community input sessions that will be conducted in the coming months by the consulting team. As with any large-scale community, there are often a variety of perspective viewpoints that must be considered to fully understand the matter at hand. As such, the consulting team has compiled the following diverging perceptions from committee members (in random order): • Pelican Bay is not the exclusive community it once was. • The community needs to enhance its existing facilities to remain competitive in the market place. • Communications within Pelican Bay are adequate. Residents need to take a more proactive role in their community. • Pelican Bay is a retirement community that may not support the lifestyle of a family oriented population in the future. • Today’s planning efforts need to consider future redevelopment of single family developments and higher rates of density within these areas of Pelican Bay. • Some members of the community do not want to be compared or benchmarked with other communities, but rather would be considered unique. As a result of the work session, the consulting team realized that the strategic master planning effort must focus on building consensus among the many voices of Pelican Bay. A communications strategy has been implemented to further this objective. Consensus building will be based upon community involvement in order to be effective. 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John Krol - Broker, MBA, ABR, CIPS, SRES, E-PRO Kathy Rainford - BROKER ASSOCIATE, CIPS, SRES, REALTOR® Brian Carroll - REALTOR® 4 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 REALTY WORLD TOP PRODUCERS 1185 8th Street South Naples, Florida 34102 Candis Butt FIABCI Broker Associate project, such as this one — so check back often! The team is also preparing an informational segment to be aired on Channel 96 in the later part of November. Keep an eye out for that as Jim Hoppensteadt asks questions of B.G. Clark from the WPi Team that might be on your mind! Additional segments are scheduled for development in the coming months. A series of one-on-one interviews with representative community leaders was completed by B.G.Clark during the early part of November. At the same time the team is working to identify focus group sessions and participants so that we may further our qualitative understanding of community needs in Pelican Bay. This information is then compiled into the Community Values Model. The model is adapted from the Balanced Scorecard concept developed by Harvard Professors for the private sector. Those values identified for Pelican Bay set the framework for strategic objectives to create a comprehensive, balanced plan. The sessions will be conducted in early January 2008. If you are interested in participating in a focus group session, please contact Suzanne Minadeo, 596-6180, ext. 239, or [email protected]. Following the completion of the focus groups, the Team will administer a random sample survey to the residents of Pelican Bay. The purpose of the survey is to provide the team with measurable quantitative data that will be included in the development Community Values Model. The survey is a quantitative mechanism for validating the values identified during the earlier stages of the community input process. Community Outlook — lecture series The Pelican Bay Foundation, in partnership with the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, will present a series of four Lectures for the enjoyment of Pelican Bay residents. A wine and cheese gathering will take place at the Community Center at 5:30pm and the guest speakers of the evening will begin at 6pm. Thursday January 17: Collier County Judge Michael Carr Topic: Identity Theft Friday February 8: Panel Discussion — Topic Climate Changes Ms. Nancy Payton, Moderator Southwest Florida Field Representative, Florida Wildlife Federation Mr. Manley Fuller, FWF President and member of Gov. Crist’s Energy Action Team, Dan Trescott, SWF Regional Planning Council and Sea Level Rise Program Thursday February 21: Mr. Gary D. Lytton, Environmental Administrator Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Florida Department of Environmental Protection Topic: Everglades and the Gulf of Mexico/ Sustaining the Health of our Coast Wednesday March 5: Chris Davis, Special Agent FBI Topic: Combat Terrorism Thursday March 20: Dwight E. Brock, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Collier County Topic: TBD Presented by the Civic Information Center IMMOKALEE ROAD Anchor Health Urgent Care Karl Korri, MD, FACEP Steven West, MD, FACEP AIRPORT ROAD NORTH Walk-In Medical Clinic GOODLETTE ROAD NORTH s hot e S Flu ailabl Av ow N URGENT CARE TAMIAMI TRAIL NORTH VANDERBILT BEACH ROAD 75 Mon. – Sat. 9am – 6:30pm Sun. 12pm – 6:30pm Open Christmas Eve Closed Christmas Day PINE RIDGE ROAD 801 Vanderbilt Beach Road *No appointment necessary *Adult & Pediatric care *Board certified/Board eligible physicians *On site Lab and X-ray (West end of Pavilion Shopping Center) (239) 596-9482 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 5 LAUREN FOWLKES SELLS THE elican ay P B BEACH “Naples only Country Club at the Beach” www.NaplesLuxuryBeachfront.com ✫ #1 Top Sales Agent 2006, 2005, 2004 ✫ ✫ SERVICE ✫ ✫ KNOWLEDGE ✫ ✫ RESULTS ✫ ✫ Luxury ✫ Property Advisor POINTE VERDE Classic Beauty Over 6000 sq. ft. in Pointe Verde. 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PIERRE GULF & Sunset Views! #1602 2/2 $799,000 #904 SOLD PEBBLE CREEK Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 AVIANO Brand New Home, 4/4.5/Den, #101 Lovely Lake Views. Enlarged Lanai. Stairs to Sidewalk/ 2 car Garage on Lake! Granite & all the Upgrades! $849,000 Pool. 3/2 End Unit $669,000 Making Dreams Come True In Paradise! 6 BEAUVILLE Totally renovated! New roof! Gorgeous granite kitchen & baths. 2400 sq ft + $1,195,000 239-572-4334 Community Center By Bill Bowden, Director of Operations: Community Center, Fitness & Tennis New rules concerning after-hours and weekend meeting room use, food and beverage, and guest participation in regular activities were recently passed at the October Board of Directors meeting. To see the changes, go to www.pelicanbay.org. Revised rules are also available at the Community Center front desk. Recycling will be in place this month at the Community Center and both tennis centers with highly visible recycle containers located in key public areas. We will now have a truly green practice in place that will finally deal with recyclables, which even includes the ever-abundant tennis ball can. Holiday hours The Front Desk will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The fitness and tennis centers will close at 1pm. Give the perfect gift this year Scratching your head this holiday season to come up with the perfect gift? Make it easy on yourself…and give the gift of fitness, tennis or massage. Gift certificates for tennis lessons, personal training packages, and even therapeutic massage therapy will make you a hero this year. Stop by the Community Center and visit either the tennis pro shop or fitness center. One of the Nation’s Best... Welcome M.A.S. By Bill Bowden, Director of Operations: Community Center, Fitness & Tennis Work in the Massage and Aesthetics Studio (M.A.S.) began November 1 at the site of the old tennis pro shop. Completion is expected by the end of January. During the planning of the Community Center the old pro shop was kept intact due to the importance of tennis restrooms and a maintenance garage within the structure. The old pro shop interior served as a storage room for the first two seasons. Upon opening the Community Center two issues arose: The first was the current location of the massage rooms (in the locker rooms) resulted in a sub-standard experience due to the small space, heavy traffic, and sound transmission. The second problem was access into the locker rooms, which related to door clearance. With the M.A.S underway, the second phase of the project — conversion of the locker room doors to a doorless/switchback entry — has been postponed until June. Watch closely in upcoming issues of the Post for progress reports. Together, you and I can design and remodel your home into everything you imagined...and more. 239.435.0677 www.AbbieJoan.com 4535 Domestic Avenue, D Naples, FL 34104 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 7 Tennis news By Bill Bowden, Director of Operations: Community Center, Fitness & Tennis Action at the tennis centers is business as usual, as it looks as if players and tennis enthusiasts are headed for another great season… North Head Pro George Carlsson helps Virginia DeVisse get started on the ball machine. A popular item at both tennis centers, the ball machine offers the key to success in tennis… hitting a lot of balls. 8 Free tennis clinic “Giving the Game” Getting started in tennis and feeling that “first bite” take place that can hook you forever doesn’t always have to be done with a pro. In fact, many club players can develop basic skill sets to help get friends, relatives, even grandkids started. North Head Pro George Carlsson will conduct a free “Tennis Mentor” clinic the second Friday of each month, January through April, from 12-2pm. George will show participants the do’s and don’ts of introducing the game of tennis, progressive drills, and teaching points. You will leave the clinic knowing the insights and progressions to be able to work with a beginner. Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 Dorothy Holbourne, Ursula Wranik, Marty McCune, and Marge Trasier take a moment to relax during their regular Friday game. The tennis patio comes to life at the Community Center as players gather before and after matches. Karl Hess smacks a fabulous forehand at the South Tennis Center on a beautiful, crisp and cool morning. Fitness fun By Jason Ferrara, Fitness Center Manager Indoor/Outdoor fitness The positive effects of exercising regularly are welldocumented. The question that might occur: Why isn’t everyone exercising? Maybe you think fitness isn’t fun. Think again! Fitness classes or sessions, especially in a professional organized setting, are a blast. The more you put into the class or session the more you get in return. The energy you receive comes through the workout, your classmates and your instructor/trainer. Our beach fitness classes offer some of the most spectacular views Southwest Florida has to offer. Our trainers make working out fun by encouraging you to workout within your limits safely and effectively. Making new friends, enjoying the nature on the beach, listening to music, rejuvenating your body and soul are all fun things you can benefit from. Whatever your interests, from outdoor activities to indoor, we are ready to help you achieve February 7th — Chinese New Year your goals and have fun doing it! Zumba Kids is coming...January 2008! Zumba Kids is based on the same elements as an adult Zumba class. Don’t under estimate kids when it comes to their “zumbabilities” — they can shake it with the best of them! Bunny will take the kids through a warm up of free-style dancing to get their bodies moving, then they move from song to song treating each routine like a Before different mood or personality. The kids will have a blast and not even realize that they are working out! Class will be held at the Community Center on Saturday at 10am — plenty of time to get the kids up and ready to exercise. And yes, we encourage parents to participate. This is an excellent parent/child activity to do together. Make sure you sign up in advance as this class will fill up quickly. Piyo Piyo is a hybrid class combining both Pilates and Yoga together in one class. This is an excellent class for those looking to make your core stronger and gain some flexibility as well. The class is for all levels and great for golfers and tennis players alike. This class started in November and takes place on Wednesdays at 9am. For more information contact the Community Center fitness desk at 239-597-8877. Redefined Home Celebrate our community with an evening of fun Chinese New Year is a time of reunion and thanksgiving. It is celebrated to express thanks for the coming together of a great community. What better way to celebrate our community paradise of Pelican Bay than coming together with all of our friends for an evening of fun. We will be entertained with songs from Night Storm (Gayle and Michael) while dancing the night away. Our committee has selected a menu with an oriental flare and chef Chas as offered delightful suggestions to ensure a wonderful evening accompanied by great food. Hors d’oeuvres such as coconut shrimp with mango glaze, vegetable spring rolls with orange ginger sauce, and chicken satay, followed by a green salad and entrees of grilled orange ginger chicken presented with grilled vegetables and grilled salmon with oriental glaze, rice and dessert/coffee. Where: Community Center at Pelican Bay When: February 7, 2007 Time: 6 to 9 pm Price: $30 pp Reservations can be made by calling the Community Center at 597-8877. Each of the four Social Events this 2007/2008 Season will be co-sponsored by the Foundation and the Pelican Bay Property Owners Association. Interior Design by Laurie Minerva of Executive Designs Photo by Giovanni Photography By Your Social Committee Redesign. Remodel. Remarkable. As Your Lifestyle Changes, So Should Your Home. CUSTOM DESIGNED R E N O VAT I O N S 239-594-8510 1989 Trade Center Way, Ste B • Naples, Florida 34109 • www.lykosgroup.com Award-Winning Remodeling Company State Certified CGC License: 1508697 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 9 I Love Villas! 239.269.2322 800.523.3346 ext. 2314 [email protected] Linda Piatt CRS REALTOR® Your Naples Lifestyle Specialist ~ TIBURON VILLAS ~ G ISTIN L W NE SERAFINA VILLA ~ $1,859,000 Furnished Start enjoying the Tiburon lifestyle right away, effortlessly. This stunning former Collins & Dupont model is offered turnkey furnished. Single-level villa living with 3 bedrooms 3 full and 2 half baths, pool & spa and great golf views. Travertine marble, granite, stainless, Old World wine closet, summer kitchen and much more. Tiburon is guard-gated and centrally located and offers members a personal beach attendant, Greg Norman golf, fitness center, and great parties. Enjoy having the worldrenowned Ritz Golf Resort where you live. Call this close-to-everything Naples address home today. “Friendliest street in Naples”. SERAFINA VILLA ~ $2,100,000 Prestigious close-to-everything location. Nearly 3,500 SF, this Serafina villa has western sunset exposure overlooking manicured golf fairways. Rich current backgrounds, travertine marble flooring, and gas remote control fireplace, spacious kitchen with large prep island and gas cooking. 4 bedrooms, 5 full baths, living and family rooms, pool and spa. The guest casita awaits your special guests. ~ PELICAN BAY VILLA ~ T TRAC CON R E UND COCOBAY VILLA ~ $1,695,000 Furnished If you want “new” in Pelican Bay — here it is! Totally remodeled and updated Tommy Bahama-style courtyard villa in this coveted location. Three bedrooms + den, 3.5 baths. Visit my website www.LindaPiatt.com to search MLS properties for sale...And sign up for “auto-search” to be notified immediately when the property you’re waiting for comes on the market. THE VILLAGE I’ll Do The Rest! 239.261.6161 10 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 Catch the buzz... Beach gourmet It was a rainy, dark and spooky night. Creatures were afoot, and strange noises were heard on the berm...However, as the trams arrived at the beach, our Members weren’t scared. They were ready to PARTY...and what a fun party we had! Mr. Mustard and Mrs. Ketchup attended, along with the absolutely divine Miss Minnie Mouse; Mr. Ukulele came and brought his entourage of hula girls, who were later seen dancing around in their grass skirts and leis; a pair of sweet children were in “Disney” attire; and Sweet Miss Pussy Cat By Sheila Varnum and your Restaurant Committee See pages 20 & 21 for more photos from our Halloween Party sported a fat, swishy tail and lots of bling on her fingers. There were other fun costumes as well as many members who didn’t choose to come a la costume, and who just came to have fun! The D.J. oversaw the judging. It was close on some of the costumes, but everyone joined in the merriment by clapping enthusiastically for their favorites. Chas and his staff whipped up a festive menu with a special Halloween dessert of pumpkin cheesecake. Our D.J. played lots Traveling by tram By Frank Laney, Facilities Director The Pelican Bay tram system has been designed to efficiently transport you to our beach and restaurant amenities. It may be a surprise to some, but we can also transport you to any of our designated eight tram stations throughout the Common areas of Pelican Bay. Some connections can be made more quickly than others. Direct routes, from the Commons to the Sandbar for example, can be 10 minutes or less. Trips between the North and South beaches can be made by utilizing our shuttle tram. Be sure to inform your driver when you need to use this service. The driver will make the appropriate arrangements to get you to your destination. When traveling during high volume periods, such as the rush to see our magnificent sunsets, please prepare for some crowded conditions at the stations. Allow yourself a little extra time before sunset and/or your restaurant reservation. Members and guests are asked to present their Foundation Identification when entering and using all Foundation property or amenities. Normal intervals between trams are six to 10 minutes. During peak seasonal times this interval may be reduced in order to meet capacity demands. Our slowest and lowest use of trams is off season in September when we transport 7,800 members one way to the beach for the entire month. That number will be 78,000 in March with the two weeks that bookend Easter at 45,000 alone! Please be aware that safety rules require that strollers be folded and all items kept within the tram roofline when in motion. Children under the age of 12 are to be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older when sitting on the rear seat. Allow tram to come to a complete stop before boarding or unloading. Information for members with disabilities We have a special needs tram to better serve members with disabilities that require the use of a wheelchair. It is available for use by appointment through the Commons Office. Those making a reservation will need to provide a pickup time, location and approximate return time. We request one hour advance notice, assuming the tram is available, to better position drivers to continue service to all our members. of rock and roll, and old favorite tunes. People were dancing and table hopping, and just having loads of fun. As I left, members were stomping and clapping to “YMCA”. If you didn’t come out, you missed a great party! Tis the Season! We’re starting the holiday season off with Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 15 from 911:30am. This will feature a special children’s menu of pancakes, waffles, juices and hot chocolate with marshmallows. There will be the usual buffet served for the “bigger” kids: pancakes, waffles, sausages and bacon, Eggs Benedict, an omelet station, fresh fruit, oatmeal and grits, dried cereals, granolas, muffins, bagels, juices, tea and coffee. Prices for children will be $7.95, and $13.95 for adults. There will also be Mimosas, offered at a special price of $5. On Wednesday, December 19 , Christmas carols will be sung from 6-7pm at the Sandpiper. There will be a special menu featuring a choice of: Stuffed Grouper (with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat with Saffron rice, and fine julienne of vegetables) for $24 - OR - Grilled Filet Mignon Oscar (tri-colored pepper crusted filet, topped with jumbo shrimp scampi and mango hollandaise, served with fingerling potatoes and fine julienne of vegetables) for $26. On Thursday, December 20th, the carolling will move to the Sunset Café and Sandbar, also from 6-7 p.m. There will be new specials, featuring a choice of: Rack of Lamb Dijonnaise (Dijon and rosemary breaded lamb rack, slow roasted, and served with asparagus and wild mushroom risotto) for $26 - OR - Roasted Pheasant (with Cranberry Pecan Burgundy sauce, served with squash medley and truffle whipped potatoes) for $22. For Christmas, we will close on Christmas Eve right after lunch and re-open Christmas day at noon with another festive menu. There will be four seatings: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, and a last seating at 6pm. All dinners will be $25, inclusive, and will include a choice of soup, salad, main course and a dessert. Featured will be: Soup — Lobster Bisque (served with crème fraiche and chopped chives) and *Split Pea (garnished with Pancetta); Salad — Mixed greens with raspberry vinaigrette and warm goat cheese (herb crusted goat cheese with roasted beets, chilled asparagus and chopped walnuts) - OR - Classic Caesar salad (chopped romaine hearts tossed in creamy garlic dressing with focaccia-herbed croutons, and shaved Reggiano cheese); Main Course — Traditional Turkey Dinner (garlic mashed potatoes, New England stuffing, gravy, baby vegetables, and cranberry sauce), Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Ham (Ham with Jack Daniels Dijon Mustard sauce, Garlic mashed potatoes, and vegetable medley), Slow Roasted Prime Rib Dinner (with twice-baked potato, baby vegetables, and a fresh Rosemary Au Jus), Grilled Wild Salmon (herb marinated wild salmon, served with saffron jasmine rice, baby vegetable medley, and a dollop of tangerine béarnaise sauce); Dessert — Holiday Pecan Pie (served with fresh whipped cream, cognac marinated raisins, and vanilla crème anglaise), Fresh Berry Parfait (Vanilla bean ice cream layered with Grand Marnier marinated blueberries and strawberries, and topped with whipped cream). On New Years Eve we will hold our big gala at the Sandpiper. This has always been a member favorite, and we look forward to providing you with another memorable and fun event. There will be two seatings only: The Sunset Seating at 5:30pm, which will be $75, inclusive; and the later Fireworks Seating at 8:30pm, which will be $95, inclusive. Please note these times have been moved up a bit from last year. That is because several diners were still being served at midnight last year. So as the revelry began, they had not finished their meals. Thus, we are facilitating the dining by beginning a little earlier. The menu will feature: Soup — Lobster Bisque (served with crème fraiche and chopped chives) and *Cream of Asparagus Soup (garnished with julienned Pancetta); Appetizer — Fruit De Mer St. Anne (sautéed continued on page 13 The Club at Olde Cypress introduces The Executive Golf Membership Two Individual Golfers One $35,000 Initiation Fee*($17,500 per golfer) Now is an incredible time to be a part of one of Naples’ finest country club lifestyles, with the pleasure of a championship golf course designed by P.B. Dye, an award-winning clubhouse, fitness center, tennis program, superb dining and a vibrant social calendar available for the entire family. Perfect for business associates, family members or golfers with spouses who do not share their passion, this exceptional membership opportunity is being offered for a limited time only. To find out more information, please call Laurie Mellor at 239-596-4797. *Non-refundable fee. Annual golf dues apply. Family Golf Membership available at $25,000 Olde Cypress Luxury has found a home 7 1 6 5 Tr e e l i n e D r i v e Naples, Florida 34119 239-596-4797 · 888-846-5040 w w w. o l d e c y p r e s s . c o m Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 11 12 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 catch the buzz...continued from page 11 shrimp and scallops, with garlic, lemon, Pernod, and a dash of cream, layered be-tween sheets of puff pastry.); Salad — Organic Mixed Greens Mediterranean Salad (greens tossed in a balsamic dressing with dried figs, goat cheese coated with black sesame seeds and roasted pine nuts.) - OR - Baby Spinach Salad (Spinach mixed with bacon vinaigrette, accompanied by hard boiled eggs, shitake mushrooms, tear drop tomatoes, and shaved Asiago cheese); Amusee Bouche — Lemon Sorbet. Main Course — Filet Mignon and Skewer Jumbo Shrimp (slow Roasted Herb Encrusted Filet, topped with a shrimp scampi skewer, and served with a shallot Burgundy Sauce), Lamb Chop Dijonnaise (garlic and herb marinated chops dusted with mustard, and served with a rich Rosemary Demi-Glace), Pan Seared Yellow Snapper (seared Yellow Tail Snapper, lightly spiced, and finished with a pomegranate beurre blanc, bedded on a creamy vegetable risotto), Stuffed Maine Lobster (1.5 Pound Lobster stuffed with Crab Meat and fresh herbs, then slowly roasted, and topped with lemon hollandaise); Desserts — Crème Brulee (topped with fresh vanilla whipped cream and raspberries), Marinated Blueberries and Strawberries (Grand Marnier marinated berries, served with cinnamon vanilla ice cream). As these events have always been very popular and very well-attended, we remind you to make your reservation early, so as not to be disappointed if we are filled. Upcoming January events to watch for: a welcome back luncheon, and several events for the various tennis teams. Welcome! We are delighted to introduce the newest member of Chas’ team to you — Polly Graziano. She began working November 1 st as our new Catering Manager. Polly is a native of northern Minnesota. She has been a resident of Naples for the last 24 years, and brings over 30 years of food and beverage expertise to us. Most recently, she was Assistant Catering Manager in a well-known Naples catering firm. She will be available to members to help them with all their catering needs. She will personally oversee all events at both the Community Center and the beach restaurants. The restaurant committee is especially glad to welcome her as we work closely together to help make your special events even more professional and more fun for you. Welcome Polly! Odds and ends Feedback indicates our new wine selections have been well-received. Your feedback is important, as this is an on-going effort to upgrade our wine. We have had numerous requests to serve our house wine in carafe sizes. The restaurant committee is presently discussing that option. We will follow up with any new decisions made in that area. At our November meeting, we talked about some new desserts — also an ongoing project. We can’t wait to tell you about them when we get all the new choices finalized. (Your Beach Gourmet is crazzyyyyy about dessert!) And last, but certainly not least, we’d like to send a huge thank you to all those on our staff who worked countless hours to bring our restaurant back on-line. They put in many, many hours. Thank you! With our new line, and updated food and wine selections, we are excited to be able to offer you better and better dining experiences. We are glad to see all our friends and neighbors returning. If you haven’t been out to the restaurant to try our new selections, please come on down. We think you’ll be pleased! Well. I’m off to the beach! As always, your feedback is much appreciated. We look forward to seeing you soon! z Creative Custom Catering Don’t Let the Fear of Fat and Calories Keep you from Enjoying Friends and Family... z Private Chefing Ask Ana about HeartSmart Flavorful Entertaining! z Fresh & Healthy Foods z Parties & Events 239-564-6540 Ana Howe, Proprietor 239-564-6540 z [email protected] z www.hereshowecatering.com Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 13 On the beach Paula Van Zuidam Paula Cell: 239.370.7653 Paula Direct: 239.659.4660 I would love the opportunity to represent your lovely residence www.PaulaVanZuidam.com [email protected] Include your home in my exciting new marketing campaign for the upcoming season! It’s that time of year — snowbirds, the holiday hustle and bustle, and the ensuing crowds. The beach staff will be asking for Pelican Bay identification in order to insure the legitimate use of this popular amenity. We strongly encourage guests to be in the presence of the cardcarrying member in order to expedite service from the neach staff. We apologize for the redundancy of being asked for your ID so often, i.e., trams, restaurant, security, etc. We do this to protect your use of Pelican Bay amenities. Because they are spread out over a large geographic area, exposure of our private resources is increased to public intrusions, whether they are intentional or accidental. The beaches of Pelican Bay are especially vulnerable because Collier County beaches are public, and therefore are accessible and usable by non-Pelican Bay persons, who may gain entry either from the Vanderbilt Beach access or south of Clam Pass. These two areas are very popular beach locations for visiting tourists, and for local 14 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 Naples residents and their guests, who have legal opportunity to walk and use the beach area that fronts the Pelican Bay facilities, both North and South. They do not have the right to use our furniture, umbrellas, cabanas, etc., or trespass onto the restaurant facilities, boardwalks and beams. Given Pelican Bay’s vested interest in maintaining and securing the private use of the amenities, and the resultant obligation of Foundation Staff to “make this happen” by checking IDs, our challenge is to educate the community that the presentation of Pelican Bay ID is mandatory for access and use of Pelican Bay amenities. The redundancy of card checking by our staff is therefore a necessity, because when we are busy it is often difficult to determine where you came from, i.e. from public access or legitimately from a tram. It is even possible for a security breach to originate from the berm or boardwalk, allowing unauthorized individuals to access the beach facility and attempt to use our equipment. To conclude this discussion, the employees of Pelican Bay collaboratively request your patience and cooperation to assist us in our effort to keep Pelican Bay exclusive by willingly displaying your ID when asked. Please feel free to call me (596-6180 ext. 234) regarding violations of the following policy — The Foundation has a tipping policy of “appreciated, but not expected” and therefore members are under no obligation to tip beach attendants. The same high level of service will be forthcoming regardless of whether or not a tip is offered. Welcome New Foundation Members On behalf of the Pelican Bay Foundation and the Board of Directors, please welcome all new, first-time owners to Pelican Bay. FirstName Manfred & Anne Maxine William Michael Richard Claude & Martine Mervyn & June In a challenging market, you need a realtor with years of experience and market savvy ...and a thorough knowledge of Pelican Bay. Please call today and allow me the honor of representing your lovely residence! By Mark Gruen, Beach Manager Robert & Theresa John & Grace Ann John & Kathleen Gilbert & Lenore Patricia Mary Louise Harold & Lynn LastName Bay Carter Collins Crawford Emery & Hautrive Foster Four B Realty Trust Fuchs Family LLC Gerard & Grover Giorgi Hoopes Jelliffe Morin Seifried McCabe Wegner & Eccleston Association Dorchester Glenview St. Raphael Marbella Avalon St. Lucia Pebble Creek L’Ambiance Barrington Club Avalon Villa La Palma Valencia Grosvenor Marbella Remington Crescent Home State MI FL IL FL NY CANADA MA FL FL NY PA PA MD OH IL VA Early December 2007 ALSO INSIDE... A HOWLING GOOD TIME AT THE SANDPIPER ...PAGE 20 & 21 FOUNDATION SOCIAL COMMITTEE COCKTAIL PARTY ...PAGE 19 TOWN HALL LECTURE SERIES ...PAGE 22 If you have original art or photography depicting the Pelican Bay lifestyle that you would like us to consider using on a future “What To Do” cover, please forward it to [email protected] or [email protected] Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 15 Fitness Classes Sign up at Community Center, 597-8877 ext. 104. Outdoor Group Fitness Schedule • October thru December Indoor Group Fitness Schedule Prices vary per class. Please call 597-8877, ext. 104 to register General Indoor Group Fitness for open classes. If you would like to participate as a “Drop-in” Class Policies: All group indoor fitness for a class, please see fitness attendant first. For information about classes are $10 per class. Classes cannot classes, costs and registration, contact Jason at 597-8877, ext. 104 be transferred and refunds for classes Drop in Fees for fitness classes: $7 for one hour classes; $10 for are 50% for the remaining classes from Total Fitness Class; and $15 for Functional Fitness Class. the date of notification to the manager. We recommend that you register South Deck in advance for any of the above Monday 8am – 9am: Aerobics II (Monika) classes with maximum two 9am – 10am: Buns, Legs, Tummy (Monika) month pre-registration. Wednesday 8am – 9am: Aerobics II (Monika) Monday 9am – 10am: Buns, Legs, Tummy (Monika) 8am – 9am: Pilates II (Amy) Friday 8am – 9am: Aerobics II (Monika) Tuesday 9am – 10am: Buns, Legs, Tummy (Monika) 8am – 9am: Yoga (Judy) North Deck 11am – Noon: Spinning (Bunny) Monday 8am – 9:30am: Total Fitness (Olea) Wednesday 10am – 11:30am: Functional Fitness (Jeff) 8am – 9am: Pilates: II (Amy) Tuesday 8am – 9am: Bodysculpting (Olea) 9am – 10am: Piyo (Missy) 9am – 10am Bodysculpting (Olea) 5pm-6pm: Zumba (Bunny) Wednesday 8am – 9:30am: Total Fitness (Olea) Thursday 10am – 11:30am: Functional Fitness (Jeff) 8am – 9am: Yoga (Judy) Thursday 8am – 9am: Bodysculpting (Olea) 11am – Noon: Spinning (Bunny) 9am – 10am Bodysculpting (Olea) Friday Friday 8am – 9:30am: Total Fitness (Olea) 8am – 9am: Pilates (Amy) Saturday 8am – 9am: Bodysculpting (Olea) Saturday 9am – 10am: Aerobics I (Monika) 9am – 10am: Zumba (Bunny) 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 sign-up section is on the right-hand side of your screen and select “fitness updates” and also “news flash” to receive updated Foundation Information. Fitness Center Guest Use: Guests wishing to use the Fitness Center equipment may do so after noon daily and must have a guest pass for each individual. Bonita Springs Floor Coverings NATURAL STONE • MARBLE • CERAMIC TILE WOOD FLOORS • CARPET • GRANITE “From Creation To Completion” Whether It’s A Bathroom Or Any Other Room In Your Home Or Condo We Are The Flooring Experts Since 1984 In Southwest Florida Designed For Jean & Steve Camposano Owners High Velocity Hurricane Protection Systems Marco Island, Florida • Natural Stone • Marble • Granite • Ceramic Tile • Carpet • Wood Floors 3431 Bonita Beach Rd. Bonita Springs, FL 34134 (239) 498-1840 www.floridafloors.net 16 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 Estates at Bay Colony Golf Club Bay Colony Windsor PENTHOUSE 19 $10,500,000 (F) 9960 BRASSIE BEND $3,900,000 Pelican Marsh Sweet Bay Bay Colony Marquesa 9328 SWEETGRASS WAY $3,850,000 RESIDENCE 403 $1,649,000 Marlene Abbott-Barber Dorcas Briscoe BROKER/ASSOCIATE® 239.592.3701 BROKER/ASSOCIATE® 239.860.6985 Leah Ritchey BROKER/ASSOCIATE® 239.289.0433 ww ww w .w b .abyacyo c lool n o yneyxepxepretrst. sc.o cm om Tennis Art Studio NOTE: The Pro Shops will close at noon Christmas Day. One-Day Watercolor Workshop, “Bahama Market”, 1-6pm, 12/12 12/01 Sony Ericsson Bus Trip Sign-up Begins 12/12 Mixed Doubles (tennis & BBQ) 12/15 Club Championship Sign-up Begins Introduction to Oil Painting Classes, 1/7, 14, 21, 28 Mon. 1– 3pm Winter Adult League Registration Due CLINICS...MONDAY 3.5-4.0: South 9am • 3.0: North 9am • 2.5-3.0: North 6pm TUESDAY Low-Impact Women’s Workout: North 8am Intermediate Oil Painting Classes, 1/7, 14, 21, 28 Mon. 3:30–5:30pm 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 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) Open Art Studio when instruction not in session. Call Community Center for available times — 597-8877, ext. 100. Cost per person, per session is $215. Class size is limited. A supply list has been made available by instructor and are to be purchased and brought to class. Storage for your supplies is not available, but is available for your wet works-in-progress. Missed classes may not be substituted or made up for another class. Classes are non transferable and are non refundable. You must register for classes before attending by calling 597-8877 ext 100 or stop by the Community Center Front Desk Reception. Payment due upon registration. by Lysette Dear Readers, Looking for that “perfect Christmas gift” for all those in your life that have loved you, shared happiness, shared heartaches, a family member, a Mom, Dad or a friend? Give the gifts that statistics show have become the “most popular” gifts year’round. Say Merry Christmas with a GIFT CERTIFICATE that gives long term happiness. • Clinical Facial: cleanse, exfoliate and nourish the skin. • Dermal Fillers: Radiesse, Juvederm, Restylane or Silicone Oil to re-contour the face and erase shadows. • Resurfacing Treatments: microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, skin peels, IPL to treat fine lines, wrinkles & pigmentation. • Botox: Relax frown and forehead lines. • Laser Hair Removal: Eliminate unwanted hair for good. • Remember….the man in your life would love this too! Help a needy face at Christmas. All procedures performed by experienced, skilled, licensed medical professionals. Got Questions? email [email protected] 239-596-5444 1726 Medical Blvd., Ste. 203 • Naples, Florida 34110 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 17 COMPUTER Classes FOUR DAY CLASS - $140 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS — Introduction to basic computer hardware and software terminology. A hands-on approach to learning, accompanied by visuals. Exploring the basics is just a click away! Beginners start here. (9-11am) Mondays December 3 & 10 and Wednesdays December 5 & 12 TWO DAY CLASSES - $70 INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS XP — Explore the basics of Microsoft’s old operating system, Windows XP, old but still in mainstream use. Learn how to navigate with Windows XP. (10am-12pm) Monday December 17 and Wednesday December 19. SECURITY AND YOUR PC — Microsoft updates, firewalls, antivirus, and antispyware software are the topics of this course. Learn about viruses, spyware, vulnerabilities and how to protect your system. (10am-12pm) Monday December 3 and Wednesday December 5. INTRODUCTION TO VISTA — Explore the basics of Microsoft’s new operating system. Learn to manage your desktop as well as navigate efficiently and effectively in order to get the job done. (1-3pm) Monday December 17 and Wednesday December 19 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. (9am-11pm) Friday, December 7. INTERNET EXPLORER — This course is designed for any member that explores the World Wide Web using high speed Internet. Create favorites, complete searches and learn to shop without even leaving your home! (1-3pm) Friday, December 14. GET ORGANIZED Tired of searching through thousands of files to find that one document? Learn to organize your files so that they can be easily accessed. Use searches, sorting, and folders!! (9am-11am) Friday, December 21. Call or see Reception Desk at the Community Center to register 597-8877 EXT. 100 All Classes require a minimum of six (6) participants. Casual use of computers permitted during operational hours when class is not in session. Learn how you can save more money buying or selling your home... 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IN PELICAN BAY Walks on Wednesdays at 9am Dec. 5 through April 20, 2008 Meet in Butterfly Garden behind the Commons in Pelican Bay AT CLAM PASS Monday through Saturday at 8:30am Dec. 1 through April 30, 2008 Meet at parking lot tram stop in Clam Pass County Park FOUNDATION SOCIAL COMMITTEE HOLIDAY COCKTAIL PARTY Let’s put on our Holiday finery, and join your neighbors and friends for a wonderful evening of fine music, dancing and great food. Chef Chas will be providing scrumptious hors d’oeuvres, such as, brie & raspberry filled puff pastry, pesto chicken, mozzarella and roasted red pepper on toast points, mini cocktail franks in puffed pastry, feta cheese and roasted grape tomato tartlets, followed by a Carving Station, dessert and coffee. WHERE: YOUR COMMUNITY CENTER WHEN: DECEMBER 13TH AT 6:00-8:00 P.M TICKET PRICE: $25 pp REGISTRATION: RECEPTIONIST AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER TELEPHONE NUMBER 597-8877 EXT.100 Reservations will be taken effective 10/13/07 PLEASE REMEMBER TO PUT US ON YOUR CALENDAR FOR: 2/7 - CHINESE NEW YEARS 3/13 - MARGARITAVILLE * 4/3 - DISCO NIGHT 403-4236 *changed from Casino night Walks take approximately two hours. No reservations required. YOUR SOCIAL COMMITTEE Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 19 A howling good tim 20 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 me at the sandpiper Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 21 2008 Speakers th Announces the Celebration of their 25 Anniversary & 2008 Speakers Dr. J. Craig Venter Platinum Sponsors & Advisory Board Cartier • Florida Gulf Coast University • Gulfshore Life Magazine Huntington National Bank / Private Financial Group • Moorings Park Naples Grande Resort & Club • Pelican Bay Foundation, Inc. Sun Trust Bank • The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Dr. Bill Frist Tuesday February 19 2008 Thursday January 17 2008 GOLD Sponsors Hahn Loeser/Parks LLP SILVER Sponsors Asbell, Ho, Klaus and Goetz • Bentley/Jaguar/Land Rover/Aston Martin at the Naples Grande Get your 25th Season Subscription Tickets today! Steve Forbes 1300 Third Street South, Suite 300 • Naples, Florida 34102 P • 239.261.6524 F • 239.261.6580 [email protected] • www.THLectures.com Doris Kearns Goodwin Monday February 25 2008 Thursday March 20 2008 Sponsorships available, call Nancy Dagher at 239.641.9070 Come Be a Part of Our Dental Family! Dr. Larry Anderson and his staff z (Pelican Bay resident since 1990) All Adult Dental Care Whitening z Crowns z Composites 877 111th Ave. N. Suite 3 566-7737 22 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 New Patients & Emergencies Welcome Monday thru Thursday by appointment Walmart McDonalds Dr. Anderson 111th Ave. Hwy. 41 Complimentary Cosmetic Consultation Colonial Bank Immokalee Rd. Wachovia Beach Restaurants Christmas (Call 592-5722 for reservations) NORTH BEACH FOOD & BEVERAGE CALENDAR SOUTH BEACH FOOD & BEVERAGE CALENDAR Sandpiper • 592-5722 Sunset Cafe Dec. 15 — Breakfast with Santa At the Sandpiper Restaurant 9-11:30am Dec. 19 — Christmas Carols at the Sandpiper 6-7pm, featuring special menu 596-4799 Hours of Operation A la carte Breakfast Monday - Friday 8:30am–10:30am Breakfast Buffet will be served on Sat. & Sun. only from 8:30am-11:30am Dec. 20 — Christmas Carols at the Sandbar & Sunset Cafe 6-7pm, featuring new special menu Hours of Operation Continental Breakfast 8:30am — 10:30am Dec. 25 — Christmas Four seatings: Noon, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm Dinners $25 inclusive with soup, salad, main course and dessert Lunch Service 11:30am — 4pm 7 days per week Lunch Service • 11:30am-4pm Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve Gala at the Sandpiper Dinner Service • 5-8:30pm Tues.- Sun. • Dinner Dining The Sandpiper will begin serving dinner on Monday nights Dec. 31. Sandbar Restaurant 597-2781 Sunset Seating: 5:30pm, $75 inclusive Sandbar Due to Open December 17, 2007 Fireworks Seating: 8:30pm, $95 inclusive Everyone must show their member ID or Guest cards at the bar and restaurants. Would You Believe It? A contractor who actually gets the job done on time and cleans up too! “TICKLED PINK OFFER” Call Now - FREE $2,000 Kitchen Cabinetry Upgrades (Limited to projects of $25,000 or more.) Expires 1/31/08 Call 239-596-5306 For every Kitchen or Bath Remodel with DreamMaker $100 will be Donated to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation M a k i n g Yo u r Re m o d e l i n g D r e a m s C o m e Tr u e Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 23 At The Phil Check out the new pb96 Dave Koz and Friends — A Smooth Jazz Christmas, Dec. 2, 8pm New Look, Improved Functionality ® Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel — America: Fascinatin’ Rhythms, Dec. 6, 7pm The Ten Tenors, Dec. 7, 8pm A Celtic Yuletide starring Michael Londra, Dec. 8, 8pm Chamber No. 4 — German Gems, Dec. 9, 3pm Four O’clock at the Movies — Elaine Newton, Dec. 10 & 11, 4pm Pelican Bay’s Channel 96 has been reformatted and renamed to pb96. The new look and functionality reflects lifestyle and informational programming that more closely reflects the character of Pelican Bay. Holiday Pops, Dec. 11, 13, 14, 8pm; Dec. 15, 2pm & 8pm Critic’s Choice — The Communist’s Daughter, Dennis Bock, Dec. 13, 10am & 1:30pm; Dec. 15, 10am Programs are intended to be entertaining, informative and educational, with emphasis on Pelican Bay news, notices, events, activities, meetings, services and amenities. Due to the dynamic nature of this evolving station, programming schedules are available at www.pelicanbay.org, or at the Community Center and Commons’ front desks. Check pb96 regularly to keep up with what’s going on in your community! Specialties of the House • Pan Seared Walleye Pike • Braised Osso Bucco • Angus Prime Rib (Fri & Sat) Now taking reservations for Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve Happy Hour 50% off All Drinks Dining Room — Until 6pm • At the Bar — All Night Long 2500 Tamiami Trail North (1/2 Mile North of Golden Gate Parkway) Reservations Suggested • 239-262-5600 • Open Monday - Saturday S E L E C T P R O P E RT I E S L.L.C. Commercial Real Estate Nationwide Annual Rentals & Sales Complete Line of Rolldowns Clear PanelsBroker • Accordians Eric •Feinstein, 7955 Airport Rd. Call Bill for FREE Estimate 209-1847 Bruce Sickles Naples, FL 34109 1762 Trade Center Way, Naples Florida, 34109 [email protected] 24 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 Office: 239.598.1111 Fax: 239.597.9974 Group Activities At THE COMMUNITY CENTER Chess Club Tuesdays & Fridays 1-4pm Michael, 596-5925 PBWL Events Knitters: Thursdays, 9am Board Frequently Needed Numbers Meetings (Events are held at The Community Center unless otherwise noted) Songbirds: Thursdays, 9am Ladies Bridge Mondays, 12-3pm Betsy, 598-3060 Mens Bridge Mondays, 6:30-9:30pm Chuck, 514-0234 Mens Coffee Tuesdays, 9am Joe, 597-5670 Pelican Bay Duplicate Bridge Club ACBL sanctioned duplicate games • Fridays, 12:30pm Mah Jongg: Fridays, 12:30pm, Sallie, 514-3310 Bridge: Tuesdays, 1pm, Gina, 598-3551 Bay Widows: Tuesday, Dec. 4, 4pm Book Club: Thursday, Dec. 13, 1pm Think Tanks/ Conversation Café: Dec. 5 & 19, 5pm 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]. Foundation Board Mtg Monday, Dec.17 10am Pelican Bay Services Division Board Mtg Wed., Dec. 5 1pm PBWL Board Meetings Thursday, Dec. 6 Exec. Comte: 9:15am BOD: 10am Emergency 911 North Naples Fire Dept. 597-3222 Sheriff’s Dept. 597-1607 Beach Store 513-0222 Canoes (1st come/1st serve, available at Station #6) Catering 596-6180 x247 Club Pelican Bay 597-1183 Comcast (cable television) 793-3577 Community Center 597-8877 Covenant Enforcement 596-6180 x237 Creekside Post Office 513-9161 Embarq (telephone service) 800-339-1811 Fitness Center 597-8877 x104 Florida Power & Light (FPL) 262-1322 Foundation Commons 597-8081 Foundation Commons (fax number) 597-6802 Guest Passes www.pelicanbay.org Information (activities/programs) 597-8877 x100 Information (membership/guest cards) 597-8081 Information (general) 596-6180 Mailbox Repairs 591-4131 North Tennis Center 597-8877 x106 Pelican Bay Prop. Owners Assoc. 566-9707 Pelican Bay Services Division 597-1749 Sailboat Information 597-8877 x100 SandBar (South Beach) 597-2781 SandPiper (North Beach) 592-5722 South Tennis Center 597-4497 Sunset Café 596-4799 Solid Waste (trash pickup) 403-2367 Water/Sewer Problems 530-6245 Cabinets • Granite • Marble • Tile • Hardwood • Carpet Client satisfaction is our priority 771 Airport Road N., Naples • 436-3640 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 25 r o s i Adv Services Division Pelican Bay Service Division update The Board of the Pelican Bay Services Division (PBSD) met on Wednesday morning, November 7 th . Please note that henceforth we will meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 1pm. We sincerely hope this new confirmed schedule will make it more attractive for “Audience Participation”, which is always the first item of the agenda. Please plan to attend the next meeting(s). Chairman’s report Chairman Coleman Connell reported that he has resigned from the Foundation strategic planning committee (FSPC) for personal reasons, and has appointed Ms Mary Anne Womble to be the new liaison member. The Board approved this action. We were also informed that the Foundation incorporation steering committee (FISC) has entered into a contract with LaRue Planning to help them on this possible step. The expenses are born equally by the Pelican Bay Foundation Exceeding Expectations in L uxury L iving Luxury Living 6800 SAND POINTE Fantastically remodeled detached villa. Perfect retreat w/ 3BR + den, loft, 3.5 baths, granite, large lanai, jetted tub and shower in master. Over 3,150 s.f. under roof! $1,250,000. REGATTA #904 Tremendous Gulf & canal views! This 3BR, 3 bath unit offers 1,750 s.f. with 129 s.f. on lanai and in-unit laundry room. Private & gated, Regatta offers 2 pools, clubhouse & exercise room. Priced very aggressively. $879,000. and the Pelican Bay Property Owners’ Association. Board member Edward Staros, VP and Managing Director of The RitzCarlton, has been able to re-arrange his schedule to henceforth be able to attend meetings on a regular basis. Thus, his name will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners to complete his term. Clam Bay The Chair of the Clam Bay sub-committee announced that a thorough review of the PBS&J recommendations will be discussed at the next sub-committee meeting to consider amending the renewal application of our TenYear Mangrove Maintenance Program. Such recommendations will then be submitted to the Board for action. He also pointed out that at least seven homes in the Oakmont area have been affected by the dodder vine and suggested that owners keep a sharp look-out for this invasive vine which can grow rapidly and eventually kill a tree. z Oriental Rug Merchant Since 1959 z Only Wholesale Business in Naples z Lowest Price in Town z Direct Importer from India, Pakistan, China, Iran & Turkey PREMIER PROPERTIES of Southwest Florida Inc.®, REALTORS® 325 Vanderbilt Beach Road Naples, Florida 34108 www.premier-properties.com 239-269-6264 • 239-594-1542 x2021 www.patbiernat.com • [email protected] 26 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 z Free pick-up & delivery z Appraisal Professional Cleaning & Repair By John Domenie, PBSD Board Member The Foundation has adopted a Resolution for an education program to promote the “Florida Best Management Practices for the Protection of Water Resources”. The Board thanked the Foundation for this initiative which is in line with recommendations contained in the PBS&J study of Outer Clam Bay and adjacent waters. Budget The Chair of the budget sub-committee reported that the committee met on October 23rd to commence work on the 2008-2009 budget. Discussions regarding the options available on ad-valorum vs. assessment funding opportunities will be held in the future. Further, the committee is working on changes in the monthly financial reports in order to make them more comprehensible and meaningful. One problem stems from the fact that the County budgets on a yearly basis — not on a monthly basis. It was also stressed that a complete review will be made on an item by item basis to see where savings may be accomplished. Government relations The Government Relations Chair briefed the Board on on-going discussions with the County regarding the County’s desire to put all coastal zone activities under one “roof”. We feel that Pelican Bay’s storm water system is exemplary and are happy to share our experiences with the County or the City of Naples. The Chair also informed us that the rumors of closing of the Vanderbilt Beach Road library are premature, but that in the event of budget cuts, the library would benefit with the assistance of volunteers, to substitute (possible) reduced staffing, or reduced hours of operations. If you are interested in volunteering at the library please contact Jim Burke (598-3140). A few months ago, a Board member asked the County how Pelican Bay can get more involved in continued on page 27 Open Mon.-Fri. 10-5 or By Appointment Fairways Trade Village 6250 Shirley Street Unit 504 & 505 Naples, Florida 34109 239-254-0166 Ali’s Oriental Rugs, Inc. Constitutional amendment on property taxes Summary of SJR 2D and SB 4D provided by the Office of the Majority Whip (Tallahassee) Submitted by the PBPOA • Allows portability of accumulated Save Our Homes (SOH) benefits for homeowners who move from one homestead to another. Homeowners may transfer their SOH benefits to a new homestead anywhere in Florida within two years of leaving their former homestead, retroactive to January 1, 2007. If “upsizing” to a home of equal or greater value, the homestead owner can transfer 100% of the SOH benefit to the new homestead, up to a $500,000 transferred benefit. If “downsizing” to a home with a lower value, the homestead owner can transfer a SOH benefit that protects the same percentage of value as it did the former homestead, up to a $500,000 benefit. • Creates an additional homestead exemption worth $25,000, applied to value above $50,000 (not applicable to school taxes) • Provides an assessment growth limit of 10% for all non-homestead properties. This does not apply to school tax levies. The assessment limit will expire in 10 years, renewable by voter approval. Residential properties of nine units or less must surrender accumulated protection at change of ownership. For residential properties of ten or more units and for business properties, Tallahassee must define how accumulated protection is surrendered. • Creates a new Tangible Personal Property Exemption of $25,000. Requires an annual appropriation to fiscally constrained counties to offset revenue reductions that result from the constitutional amendment. 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Staff also reported that median improvements along Myra Janco Daniels Blvd., as well as the installation of ballard lights along Vanderbilt Beach Blvd., will soon go out for bidding and permitting, a process that takes a few months. And, finally, we have received $82,500 from FEMA relating to Hurricane Wilma storm damages. We are, however, still awaiting $66,156 claimed from FEMA for damages relating to Hurricane Charley! Please make an effort to attend the next meeting on the first Wednesday of the month, starting at 1pm, at the Community Center. We like to hear your comments, suggestions, problems, or… Oakley Judith Leiber The Promenade at Bonita Bay 239.498.4420 Bell Tower ~ Ft. 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After weather, cultural practices are the biggest factors in determining how well an agronomic or horticultural program performs. The amount of pesticides, fertilizers, and water required often directly correlates with cultural practices and how well they are carried out. Landscape professionals have a responsibility to supply their customers with educational material on their role in keeping turf and other landscape plants healthy. This includes (as appropriate) information on irrigation, mowing, plant selection, aeration, and traffic control. Educating clients about wise cultural practices is of the utmost importance. Cultural practices are a management tool to reduce pesticide use. Use plant varieties that are less susceptible to insects, nematodes, and diseases in order to reduce pesticide use. Care should be taken to select turfgrass species and cultivars best adapted to the environmental conditions of the site and geographic part of the state. Proper cultural practices include mowing, fertilization, irrigation, pruning, and supplemental cultural practices such as aerification and dethatching. These Mowing height has a tremendous impact on the severity of weed, insect, and disease pests. Lowering the height increases weed, insect, and disease pressure on turfgrasses by causing turf stress. There are exceptions: centipedegrass and improved bermudagrasses have lower mowing heights than the standard used for lawn and commercial turfgrasses. Pruning is an important task in maintaining a landscape. Through the selective removal of shoots and branches, pruning a plant can improve its health, control its growth, and enhance its fruiting, flowering, or appearance. Inadequate nutrition results in thin, weak plants that may be more susceptible to insects, weeds, and Figure 3. Poor fertilization technique wastes fertilizer, causes unsightly stains, and pollutes our waterbodies. Note the trail of stains on this sidewalk. should be included in the management plan to take advantage of every aspect of the cultural control of pest problems. Cultural practices are a part of IPM and help to produce a healthy, vigorous stand of turf that is more resistant to pest problems. diseases. Certain diseases, such as rust and dollar spot, can occur in turf maintained under low-nutrient conditions. Overfertilization can also enhance plant susceptibility to pests and diseases. Several pesticide applications may be required to alleviate problems that would not have been as prevalent under a proper nutrition program. Proper fertilization can alleviate these conditions. Fertilization of plants can result in additional growth and production of leaves, stems, branches and roots. In turn, additional growth can result in more maintenance and yard trimming, so it is important to determine if growth is the desired result. 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More than half of Florida’s total annual rainfall is concentrated in the central and southern peninsula between June and September. During the winter and spring, the lack of rainfall may seriously com-promise plant health. Land-scape plants growing in soils with a limited capacity to retain moisture can benefit from supplemental irrigation during periods of low rainfall. Even during the rainy season, evapo-transpiration (water loss from plants and soil) occurs between showers and may mandate supplemental watering while plants are becoming established. Determining and controlling the rate, amount, and timing of irrigation can minimize soil erosion, runoff, and fertilizer and pesticide movement. The irrigation system should be designed to have an application rate that is less than the infiltration capacity of the soil so that no surface pooling occurs and water percolates with maximum efficiency. Rain sensors or soil moisture sensors eliminate irrigation when nature has supplied sufficient water. The use of pesticides for controlling pests remains an important part of landscape plant management in Florida. The key to reducing pesticide use is to combine genetic, cultural, and biological management practices into an IPM program that focuses on the prevention of pest problems. When suppression is necessary, it is easier to suppress a pest when conditions exist that discourage its development. One defense against the movement of pesticides and fertilizer nutrients offsite or through the soil is a thick, vigorously growing stand of turf or other landscape plants. BMPs to protect water quality can be affordable and easily implemented, and are effective in reducing the off-site transport of sediment, nutrients, and pesticides. Select pesticides continued on page 31 To play it is to admire it . . . To own it is to love it! Come Join Us…. The members own Imperial Golf Club. And you can apply for membership, no matter where you live: caIl 597-8165. Two excellent Golf courses offer 36 championshipclass golf holes, with unmatched access to play whether you make your own tee time with friends or guests or choose to join the many informal groups of Imperial. A signature of Imperial is the opportunity to play, virtually every day, if you wish. Location, Location, Location…Imperial Golf Club is 1-1/4 mile north of Immokalee Road off of US 41 North. Less than 15 minutes from Pelican Bay. Be Sure To Ask About Our New $25,000—5Year Refundable Membership Various Membership Categories Also Available! Renaissance! 5850 Pelican Bay Blvd. RARE OFFERING! Beautifully renovated 3BR/3BA, third floor condo in exclusive building with only 8 owners! Mere steps from Waterside and The Philharmonic. Over 2600 sq. ft., high ceilings, pretty views, expansive floorplan with separate dining room, private top floor...and all with a desirable Mediterannean feel. $1,250,000. Please call Sheri Gesdorf 269-6350 1808 Imperial Golf Course Blvd. Naples, FL 34110 For details & membership information Call Maria Alba at 239-597-8165 www.imperialgolfclub.org Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 29 30 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 best management practices...continued from page 29 that are the least toxic, least water soluble, least volatile, and most effective. Pesticides must be correctly applied. Spray when conditions for drift are minimal, avoid application when heavy rain is imminent, and irrigate with appropriate volumes of water. Granular applications should be kept away from impervious surfaces and bodies of water. The landscape manager should check the proper calibration of equipment before every pesticide application. Always follow the label directions for disposing of pesticide containers. Employee training The effectiveness of any program is only as good as the understanding of the personnel responsible for final application. BMPs are no exception. For BMPs to be effective, the technicians choose to develop their own training programs administered by their own professional training staff. Smaller firms may choose to avail themselves of training available through professional associations or the county’s IFAS Cooperative Extension Service. Employees should also be given pertinent information relating to their job duties, especially job safety. For instance, do your employees know that if drivers carry less than 8 gallons of either diesel fuel or gasoline, they are exempt from Department of Transportation (DOT) or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations concerning fuel cans? If they carry over 8 gallons combined (exception: 9 one-gallon containers), they must use OSHA-approved fuel cans. Plastic cans are Figure 4. Plastic cans are not OSHA approved. Figure 5. This can is approved but not properly secured. in the field must understand their role in protecting our water resources. This understanding can only come from the development and implementation of employee training programs. The Green Industry is very diverse. Companies range in size from one or two individuals to very large corporations. Large companies or corporations may not in compliance with the regulations. Any petroleum product should be kept secured on the vehicle. Employees whose job duties include activities related to BMPs should be properly trained to perform those activities before going in the field. Applicable personnel at all levels of responsibility should receive refresher training annually on the general components and goals of the BMPs, job safety, and the specific BMPs that apply to their jobs. Documenting an employee’s participation is important to the success of a training program. Employee training should be documented in an employee training log. This documentation provides the business with a tool to ensure the effective delivery of BMPs. It not only allows the company to track an employee’s education and competence, but also provides a record in case of accident to show that the company provided the employee with the proper training to do his or her job. Records should have the name and signature of the employee, the provider or trainer, subject, date, and hours (time in/time out). As time goes on, more and more local governments are passing ordinances to regulate the Green Industry. Many of these ordinances may require education in order to obtain an occupational license or to provide services to the public. Maintaining training records shows that your business meets these requirements. Remember . . . • Train employees about BMPs and job safety. • Retrain annually and when changes are made. • Train employees to document and retain records of activities. To get the complete manual “Florida Green Industries Best Management Practices For Protection Of Water Resources In Florida” go to www.pelicanbay.org and click on the top menu button titled “Project Green.” The Sandpiper began serving dinner on Tuesday nights as of Nov. 27 and will begin Monday night dinner service as of Dec. 31 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 31 13th Annual Pelican Bay Toys for Tots kickoff Women’s League dessert auction benefits toy drive By Joanne Hobin, Chair By Ronnie Bellone, PBWL President Our mascot bear (who still remains nameless) had center seat at the Toys for Tots Kickoff, held November 1, at our Community Center. Holding court, he commanded the presence of the many residents who attended representing their associations, the bevy of gentlemen attending for the Marine Corps League of Naples who are the driving force behind this annual event, and even gave pause to the two firefighters who were in attendance representing the North Naples Fire Central and Rescue District. Our bear is almost as tall as Jim Hoppensteadt, Foundation President, who was seen eyeing this bear as a possible competitor for winning a height challenge. After enjoying a delicious, light breakfast buffet provided by Chas and Joel, this year’s Toys for Tots Chair, yours truly, briefly addressed the assembled group with the more important dates and instructions they needed to know. Bob Kearns, Marine Corps League of Naples Toys for Tots “commandant” also spoke to the group, reviewing past successes and stating goals the Marines hope to make this year throughout Collier County. What you need to know is we will be collecting unwrapped toys for children of all ages through Friday, December 14. Toys may be dropped at your Association’s or Neighborhood’s designated spot, or bring them directly to our Community Center where Pizzas, Burgers, Pasta & Salads plus specialties: Caribbean Jerk Pork Medallions Potato Chip Flounder Grilled Atlantic Salmon Chicken Marsala Key Lime Mahi Mahi 513-1121 Bill Bowden and his staff have provided space for this collection near the Information Desk. Toys may also be dropped at any of the seven North Naples Fire District stations. Not sure what to purchase? Donations by check are also most welcome and will be used to fill in the age groups that may not have received sufficient donations for the demand. Checks should be made payable to: Marine Corps League of Naples. Checks may be left at the Information Desk at the Community Center. The Marines will be collecting our donations each Tuesday and Thursday through December 19. Thank you for your continued support and generosity to this annual drive. On November 14 th , at Grey Oaks Country Club, the Pelican Bay Women’s League held a luncheon and silent dessert auction with the proceeds going to the enormous annual efforts made in Pelican Bay for the Marine-sponsored local Toys for Tots program. Toys for Tots is a community-wide program where donated toys are given to children of needy families during the holiday season. Many of Naples’ finest culinary artists were asked to participate by donating a signature dessert or dessert creation of their choice to be auctioned off at the luncheon. The response by our local Naples restaurants and Clubs was overwhelming! Their generosity and willingness to offer a dessert was very heartwarming to the Women’s League members who contacted them. It is our pleasure to list these restaurants. 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A visit to an art gallery; a panel discussion on the lives of amazing women; information on our medical health industry; meditation with Tibetan Mandela Paintings — these are exciting opportunities for all residents of Pelican Bay and their guests this season. Our initial event this year is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5, at 3pm. It is a fun exploration of women and art at the Longstreth Goldberg Gallery on Taylor Road. Women have come a long way in the art world and have a unique perspective. Peg Goldberg Longstreth will present her views on how women have overcome the barriers of the past to impart a strong, vibrant, contemporary message. These women artists inspire us with their art and their lives. We can perceive how we can navigate the inevitable twists and turns our lives take. We can experience the wonders contained within their art and their message. The gallery is located two blocks north of Pine Ridge Rd. at 5640 Taylor Rd. Looking ahead, January programs include discussions on medical research and the pharmaceutical industry, as well as issues related to long term care. Sybil Brown will be leading a meditation session on Wednesday, January 30 at the Community Center. Please note the time change: this event is scheduled for 1-3pm. Sybil has evolved a unique approach to meditation, using spectacular Tibetan Mandala paintings that will enlarge your experience of the universe. A serene and elegant woman, Sybil will present this session for both beginning and experienced meditators. These Think Tank Programs will get you and your friends talking. Be on hand to experience them all! AVALON This beautiful community has a unique blend of traditional and contemporary design in stylish Mediterranean architecture. Best Pelican Bay location, gated with 2 community pools and spa. 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As a Pelican Bay resident you get two great opportunities to do this. Opportunity #1 Take a walk along Pelican Bay’s berm, south boardwalk and beach with Conservancy Guide Tom Cravens. Walks are offered on Wednesdays at 9am, December 5, 2007 through April 30, 2008. Meet Tom in the Butterfly Garden behind the Commons. Your walk will take approximately two hours. No reservation is necessary. Please note that these walks are limited to Pelican Bay residents and their accompanied guests. Opportunity #2 Take a walk along the boardwalk, bay area and beach in Clam Pass County Park. Our walks are Monday through Saturday at 8:30 am, December 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008, except for Christmas Day. Meet your Guide at the parking lot tram stop. Walks take approximately two hours. No reservation is necessary. Clam Pass Park is next to the Naples Grande Resort, the former Registry. If you have a city or county beach sticker on your car, parking is free. Otherwise it is $6 (but subject to annual increases). Ah, the Red-shouldered Hawk in the photo was a true early bird. I found it perched in Pelican Bay’s canoe storage area at Clam Pass on July 30. Our guided walks had not started and the freshly numbered post that it was on had yet to hold a canoe or kayak under Pelican Bay’s new storage plan. The beautiful Red-shouldered Hawk can be found in South Florida continued on page 34 Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 33 Property tax reform By Donna D. Berger, Esq., Community Advocacy Network Executive Director The Florida House and Senate approved a pareddown tax reform package recently. It will now be up to all of you as to whether or not these proposals become part of the Florida Constitution when you are asked to vote at the January 29th special election. The property tax reform package includes both a general bill, SB 4-D and a proposed constitutional amendment, SJR 2-D. Experts predict that the average homeowner will see a $220 annual tax break as a result of the following measures: 1. $50,000 Homestead Exemption — The proposed constitutional amendment provides for an additional $25,000 homestead exemption for the value of homestead property above $50,000. The exemption will not apply to school taxes. 2. Portability — The plan leaves the current Save Our Homes provision intact but now allows property owners to transfer their Save Our Homes benefit (up to $500,000) to a new homestead within two years of giving up their previous homestead. If the value of the new home is more than the value of the previous home, the entire differential can be transferred. If the new home has a lower value, the amount of the accumulated benefit that may be transferred is proportional to the value of the new home. The portability provision applies to all taxes, including school taxes. (For those who gave up their homestead in 2007 before the amendment was passed, the differential may be transferred if they apply for a new homestead January 1, 2008 or January 1, 2009.) 3. Tangible Personal Property Exemption — A $25,000 exemption is provided for each tangible personal property return. The new exemption applies to all taxes. 4. Assessment Cap for Non-Homestead Property — All non-homestead property will have a 10% assessment cap (similar to Save Our Homes), but the new cap will apply only to non-school levies. The 10% cap sunsets after 10 years, at which time it will be submitted to the voters for re-approval. Most residential properties will be reassessed at just value when they are sold; commercial property and residential properties with 10 or more units will be reassessed after a significant improvement or a sale. This provision will not take effect until the 2009 tax roll, and it does not apply to school taxes. 5. Fiscally Constrained Counties — SB 4-D also requires an annual appropriation to fiscally constrained counties to make up for revenue reductions resulting from the adoption of the constitutional amendment by the voters. I hope this helps you better understand what was just passed by your legislators and assists you when you are asked to vote on the proposed constitutional amendment in January. boardwalk, bay & beach...continued from page 33 year round. Maybe you will see one on your guided walk. Free Pelican Bay and Clam Pass guided walks are part of the many educational and fun programs offered by us at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida as we work to protect the environment and quality of life that we all share. For more information about the Clam Pass and Pelican Bay walks and other educational opportunities offered by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, call 262-0304 or visit www.conservancy.org. What is a Private Bank all about? It should be about YOU. 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By Frank Halas, County Commissioner for District 2 “Congratulations! We passed a bill! Does it save you money? No, but we had a very nice press conference.” (A comment by Marco Rubio, Speaker of the House, in response to a remark by an unidentified woman from Ft. Myers after the legislature passed the first tax reform constitutional amendment.) The June amendment was tossed out by a circuit judge, who determined that its language was “misleading”. Now in a second stab at tax reform, the legislature adopted a replacement bill in the 11th hour of the legislative special session just concluded. The Senate handed the House a “take it or leave it” bill and the House ultimately passed it. You will have the opportunity to “take it or leave it” in January when the constitutional amendment appears on the ballot in the Presidential Primary. Do we need tax reform? Yes. The present code has proved to be inequitable and contains no protection for homeowners against inflated valuations or market speculation. Does this amendment represent genuine tax reform? The simple answer is “no”. What does it offer? • To homesteaded property owners — an additional $25,000 exemption — although this second exemption does not apply to school levies. • To homesteaded people moving within the state — some portability; up to $500,000 of the Save Our Homes benefit when a more expensive home is purchased, and a proportionate amount when the move is to a lower priced home. • To businesses — a $25,000 personal property exemption. • To non-homesteaded properties — a 10% cap on annual assessments on all but school levies. (Most residential property will be reassessed at just value cut. How much revenue loss will we experience here in Collier County if the amendment passes? Our schools anticipate loss of an additional $5.7 million. County government expects a loss of nearly $17 million in revenue. Net result: Collier County government alone will struggle to balance a budget that will have lost just under $85 million in revenue in less than 2 years. Aside from MSTUs, the revenue cuts will force the County to run all of its operations on $245.5 million. Finding ways to keep our essential services intact will be challenging. The BCC will be forced to make some very hard choices if the voters approve the amendment on January 29th. Every area of County Government will get additional scrutiny with focus on our primary mandate: the health, safety and welfare of the citizens. We will strive to make sure that essential services continue – police, fire, EMS, water, waste disposal, public health protection — but the “fluff and buff” — many of the much-loved amenities we all have come to expect as a matter of right — will no longer be affordable. Do not forget, the county budget covers the costs of all the offices and personnel of our five constitutional officers (Sheriff, Clerk of the Courts, Tax Assessor, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections) as well as all county-provided services. Last June, the unexpected mandate we received from the legislature decimated a carefully planned budget. We managed, but it was not easy. When the state took away our revenue, they did not take away our service mandates - nor did they give us any flexibility to shift earmarked revenue into other areas where there was major need. They when it is sold; commercial property and residential properties with 10 or more units will be reassessed after a significant improvement or a sale. This provision will not take effect until the 2009 tax roll and sunsets after 10 years unless reapproved by the voters.) • To fiscally constrained counties (those already bordering on bankruptcy) — the promise of an unspecified State appropriation to help balance their budgets. (The legislature refuses to see that one-size-fits-all is not a concept that can be applied to counties. Each of us is unique.) One need not be a mathematician to see that the gap between homesteaded and non-homesteaded property taxes on properties of similar value will continue to widen. This is not tax reform. It is a small tax cut. The average savings to property owners in Collier County is estimated to be approximately $140 per year — more if we are moving to another homestead in the state. What will this cost? The legislature expects the revenue loss to countydelivered services statewide to be about $9,623,000,000 and the impact to our schools — already 48 th in the nation — a loss of about $ 2 , 7 5 7 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 . That’s billions, folks. You may recall that Collier County voluntarily rolled back taxes last year (FY 2006-07) by lowering the millage rate. To do that, we cut some $23 million from our budget. It took some belt tightening but we were proud to be able to do it. Then in June of this year, the legislature, as part of their statewide tax initiative, mandated a further rollback. The formula they imposed reduced county revenue an additional $44 million+, roughly an additional 11% revenue continued to pass down from their budget various mandates — like Medicaid — without sending along any funding to pay for them. And, they upped their concurrency requirements for expanded public services required to meet growth. Result? We have a hiring freeze on new employees and we are not back-filling positions that become vacant. Specifically, we fired 35 employees in July and we have 167 additional unfilled employee vacancies presently. We have cut back operations in every county department including the Sheriff’s office. Now, with the potential of an additional $16.8 million or greater revenue loss, the situation becomes dire. We are at bare bones — there is no fat. Worse, we face the probability of reduced property values as last year’s market adjustments hit upcoming tax assessments. It is not pretty. I did not want future service cuts to come as a surprise to you. As taxpayers you are entitled to all the information we have. As of yet, we have made no decisions on where cuts will be taken, but they will have to be made. I wanted to make sure that you all realize what the Commissioners and County management are facing. 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Pelican Bay Resident Cell: 239.821.4001 800.448.3411 ext.853 [email protected] www.pelicanbayspecialist.com MONTENERO IN PELICAN BAY BREAKWATER 2BR/2BA, gated, 2 car garage, elevator, lanai, pool, tennis. SERENDIPITY Close to Community Center, 2BD/2BA condo. Fully furnished North station, beach and updated. 1st floor, close access, walk to tram. to pool, Phil and trams. Monthly/Seasonal Rental. 239-776-0480 570-674-0829 ST. NICOLE BARRINGTON Spectacular Views of Gulf st 3BD/2BA, 1 floor end unit. & Bay! Completely Renovated. Totally remodeled. New kitchen, Designer furnished throughout; granite, stainless, crown tumbled marble counters moulding, new tile. & brk.bar. 2br/2ba/lanai/ $599,900. Quality throughout. terrace; 12th floor 651-491-2222 312-848-2443 PATTI TRUMBULL, P.A. 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Granite Kitchen, Furnished 3BR/3BA 2nd floor, New AC, neutral carpet, wrap around balcony, view of CRESCENT painting & backgrounds. pool/preserve, tram to beach; 2BD/2.5BA plus family room. 2 Units/Floor. nd no smokers/pets; 3 mo. Updated mid-rise 2 floor unit, 239-514-2992 minimum, available immediately. 2,160 sq. ft. Great Golf views, 732-842-0807 wood, tile, marble, moldings Real Estate - For Lease 732-618-3433 throughout, 2-car garage. $1,095,000. BARRINGTON 239-777-3236 1st FL 2BR/2BA/ Den. GLENCOVE Newly remodeled-furnished, 1st Floor 2BR/2BA. Nicely New carpet. Seasonal/Annual furnished. Available for March, LAUREL OAKS $4200/$2000. 239-592-9831 April, May. 616-299-4118 Must sell. 2BR/2BA condo. Recently refurbished, new floors, new appliances, BARRINGTON beautiful view. New furnishings, Beautiful 2nd floor w/private GLENCOVE turnkey if desired. garage, internet. 2BR/2BA + 1st Floor, end unit, 2BR/2BA, Reasonable offers Den, 2 lanais, waterscape, western exposure, walk to pool will be considered. close to pool. Seasonal or or tram, 3 mo. min., seasonal/ 591-2782 Monthly. Photos online. annual. 239-597-5550, [email protected]. [email protected] 609-425-1800 PALMIRA Beautiful Turn Key GLENCOVE BARRINGTON CLUB Furnished Model at The 2BR/2BA + Lanai, Lovely 2BR/2BA/Den, 2nd floor Enclave with Fabulous Views. end unit. New flooring, internet New Furnishings, Seasonal or Annual, 239-209-4040 2800 Sq. Ft., 2BD/2BA/+Den. and fully equipped. Available All Upgrades, $549,000. March 2008 and beyond. Call: 703-532-7235 239-263-0966 More Classifieds on Page 34 6597 Nicholas Blvd. #504 $1,995,000 Panoramic views of the Gulf from this stunning 3650 sq ft condo, total 4500 sq ft. with 4BR/4BA + den, marble floors, gourmet kitchen, private elevator. This is a beauty! CLARIDGE IN PELICAN BAY 7515 Pelican Bay Blvd. 14D Offered at $1,745,000 Rarely available 14th floor “D” end unit 3BR/2-1/2BA + Den with panoramic & spectacular Gulf views, renovated throughout, with granite kitchen, stainless appliances, new baths, new flooring, TWO PKG SPACES. This condo lives like a single family home. CLARIDGE IN PELICAN BAY 7515 Pelican Bay Blvd. 11B $999,000 Breathtaking views & spectacular sunsets of the Gulf from this beautifully neutral condo, with thru- views, 2BR/2BA + den, wet bar, 33 ft lanai, large master suite, and much more. CALAIS IN PELICAN BAY 7032 Pelican Bay Blvd. #E203 $785,000 Spectacular golf & lake views from this beautiful 2nd floor condo with 3BR/2BA, 1861 sq. ft., updated kitchen & baths, neutral decor throughout, & attached garage. IMPERIAL GOLF ESTATES 1902 Imperial Golf Course Blvd. $499,000 Beautifully renovated 3BR/2½BA home + great room/w fireplance, 3 car attached garage, pool, new AC, kitchen, windows, tile, baths, carpet & much more. Unbelievable value. ST. SIMONE IN PELICAN BAY 5635 Turtle Bay - Unit 9 $469,000 Turnkey Furnished Rare opportunity to own this charming 3BR/ 2BA 1st floor condo that is bright & sunny and in mint condition, tile & wood floors, all new appliances and priced to sell. Great rental! Pelican Bay Post, Early December 2007 37 Classifieds...Classifieds...Classifieds...Classifieds Pelican Bay residents only: $20 for up to 25 words • Fax to 591-4733 or e-mail to [email protected] Real Estate - For Lease Real Estate - For Lease LAUREL OAKS GLENCOVE 2BR/2BA plus den, bright 2nd Beautifully decorated floor end unit. Monthly or 2BR/2BA + Lanai- new seasonal rental Oct 1 -March 1, furnishings, granite tops, reasonable rates. Marianne 1st floor - Easy access to tram. Hirsch, 212-662-8083, Call 314-378-2550 or email [email protected]. [email protected] Real Estate - For Lease SAN MARINO Decorator complete / Furnished, 2BD/1BA, Single Level Luxury Condo on the Club at Pelican Bay. Across from Beach. $5500 mo. Susan 239-594-5255, Louis 401-255-9008 Real Estate - For Lease Real Estate - For Lease TWO LOVELY CONDOS ST. NICOLE San Marino- Furnished, Lovely, freshly painted 18th floor. 2BR/2CAR. Seasonal or annual 2BR with unsurpassed Pelican Marsh-Les Chateau. Gulf views and gated 3BR/2CAR. Golf view. in a wonderful building. $2200 annual. 248-672-3386 Please call 607-283-9704 ST. NICOLE VALENCIA 2/2 Golf views. 1600 sq. ft. Wonderful 3/2 condo with LAUREL OAKS nd ST. LAURENT Eat-in kitchen. Close to beach beautiful view of landscaped pool. 2BR/2BA 2 Floor Unit HYDE PARK CONDO Seasonal-beautifully furnished. trams. Off season $1800/mo. Professionally decorated, fully Beautifully renewed, overlooks w/New Carpeting Throughout. 2BR/DEN/2BA. 3rd floor w/ Nov. 1 – Jan. 15 $3,000/mo. furnished. 25-yard walk to Tram. On or off Season. 215-806-8341 pool, lake, golf course. mangrove view. Available for 239-777-3236 $5,500/mo. 615-554-8180 3BR+den, 2.5BA. Jan 2008. 3 mo. min. 3 mo. min. $16,500. LUGANO Call owner 914-762-1169 or VALENCIA 239-248-0055 ST. PIERRE 3BR/2BA. 2nd floor end unit. Email [email protected] 10th floor; spectacular gulf views. Beautiful 2/2+Den. Great golf Beautiful view. Spacious, view. 2007 Renovation with 2BR/2BA completely renovated. glassed, screened lanai.Carport. granite kitchen/baths. Across ST. LUCIA 12TH FLOOR Glassed breakfast lanai. Pool, INTERLACHEN Annual lease. 207-522-6704. 2BR (1 king, 1 twin), 2BA+den, fitness room, tram, private beach. from beach tram/tennis. $5000/ 3rd floor, 2BD/2BA. [email protected] Gulf views, newly tiled, fully 3 month minimum.847-998-5751. mo. Jan-Mar. Pictures avail. [email protected] furnished. Seasonal/annual [email protected] 3 mo. @$4200/mo, MARIPOSA 203-912-0332 lease. 514-917-9661/email 4mo @$4000/mo. 4BD/3.5BA Townhome [email protected] www.VRBO.com ##63607. ST. RAPHAEL #1808 Furnished. Master Down and Up VALENCIA 781-710-4955 Extraordinary, panoramic 2-Car Garage. 3Bd/2.5Ba Furnished 2BD/2B, 1660 sf ST. LUCIA Gulf views from 2 Bed/2 Bath. Townhome Unfurnished. 2-Car looking over golf course, Annual or Seasonal. Ground Walk to Gulf. Fitness Garage. Pine Ridge/I-75. close to beach trams, secure INTERLACHEN/ST. SIMONE Floor. 3BR/2BA plus Den. Center, Pool, Tennis. No Smoke/Pets 630-369-2874. lobby, Annual or Seasonal Jan or April at reduced rates. Lakeview. Steps to Beach Tram. Annual/Seasonal Rental. [email protected] Rental. Pictures/Info. All new summer ’06. Tastefully furnished. Call 917-882-8424 call Sarah 682-2205. 2bdrm/2bath plus den. Call John 239-254-8120 239-597-9335 MONTENERO ST. 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