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PB POST 32008m.pmd

The Official Publication of the Pelican Bay Foundation, Inc.
2007-2008
PELICAN BAY
FOUNDATION
BOARD MEMBERS
CHAIRMAN
Robert Naegele
VICE-CHAIRMAN
Merlin Lickhalter
VICE-CHAIRMAN/TREASURER
Robert W. Uek
SECRETARY
Michael Egan
DIRECTORS
Bill Carpenter
Henry Price
Gerhard Seblatnigg
The Pelican Bay Foundation, Inc.
6251 Pelican Bay Blvd.
Naples, FL 34108
Mid March 2008 • Volume 9, No. 6
Citizens weigh in on special assessment
By Candace Rotolo, MarketCrank,Inc.
A $500 special assessment
has caused the ire of some
Pelican Bay residents, who
are voicing their displeasure
with the way communication of the fee was handled and who got the bill.
Homeowners are being
required to pay the special
assessment each year through
2010 to fund capital projects such as additional
parking at the Pelican Bay
Community Center, the
completion of the community’s massage & aesthetics
spa, employee housing and
a long-range strategic plan,
according to Foundation
member Gerhard Seblatnigg.
The amount is in addition to
the $1,279 in membership
fees (includes operating &
replacement fund and cable
fee) that residents pay to the
Foundation each year.
Seblatnigg says the community’s capital funds would
normally pay for these
expenses with designated
fees from new residential
construction and property
re-sales. However, since
Pelican Bay is built-out and
home re-sales are in decline,
the Foundation has fewer
dollars to spend for specific
improvement projects.
What has upset residents
such as Dr. Ted Raia is that
commercial units are not
being asked to pay this
special assessment, only
residents, and he believes
the Foundation was not
forthcoming to homeowners
with this information.
“They avoided coming out
(with this information) that
continued on page 3
From the Foundation Candidates
By Sharon Hood, MarketCrank, Inc.
1. What is your primary
reason for running for
the Foundation’s Board of
Directors at this time?
Mike Coyne — I was
asked by a number of
people to consider running.
Being raised with a strong
emphasis on community
service has been reflected by my involvement
throughout my life. In
Pelican Bay specifically, I
was President of the Tierra
Mar association for three
years and spent six years
on the PBPOA Board,
two as President, which
concludes this April. I saw
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the problems that exist and
I thought I could make a
contribution to solving
some of them. It’s natural
for me to continue to serve.
Doug Esson — I attended
the January 24th Foundation
Board meeting where they
had a Q&A regarding
capital projects and the
assessment associated with
them. There were approx
200 people in attendance
and about 30 people
addressed the Board. All but
one was adamantly against
both the projects and the
assessment. The Treasurer,
who attended the meeting
via phone, reduced the
assessment by 40%, but
none of the capital projects
were cut. I didn’t understand that. After hearing all
the objections, the Board,
with no discussion amongst
themselves, voted unanimously to proceed with
the assessment.
When I looked into it,
I found that Pelican
Bay’s current bylaws give
the Board the absolute
authority to assess, to
spend and to change the
political entity of Pelican
Bay. For example, it could
go forward with the
incorporation issue with
only the state-mandated
vote, in which only Florida
registered voters can participate. There are 5,900
registered voters in Pelican
Bay — about 40% of the
residents in Pelican Bay
(assuming 14,750 total
number), so 60% are disenfranchised on that basis.
I had talked to some other
people about running and
got interested in what the
Concerned Citizens were
doing. The Concerned Citizens interviewed every
candidate willing to appear
continued on page 4
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special assessment...continued from page 1
commercial units were not
being assessed,” says Raia,
a former member of the
Board of Directors. Raia
claims a letter from the
Foundation to residents
stated that ‘units’ would
be assessed, but that “it
didn’t even differentiate
between residential and
commercial. This information was kept quiet.”
In late August, 2007,
Pelican Bay members received a letter from the
Foundation, addressed, “To
the residents of Pelican
Bay.” The 15-page memo
spelled out why the Foundation was considering a
“per-unit special assessment of $2,500 to each
residential unit owner in
Pelican Bay” which would
be payable in equal installments over five years.
After several committee
meetings in which residents
weighed in on the special
assessment, the Audit and
Budget committee recommended the special assessment be reduced to $1,500,
payable in $500 installments over three years.
The Foundation Board of
Directors unanimously
approved the decrease.
Commercial properties
are not being charged
because according to Foundation by-laws, “special
assessments shall be levied
only against those Plots
benefitted thereby.”
“There are no benefits
that are accruing for the
businesses,” says Foundation
Vice Chairman and Treasurer
Bob Uek. “All these things
benefit residents.”
For instance, Uek says
commercial property owners such as the Ritz-Carlton
already spend millions of
dollars on affordable housing for their employees.
At the Naples Grande
resort, another commercial
property owner, the new
spa at Pelican Bay will
actually be in competition
with their own spa.
According to Seblatnigg,
if the special assessment
was going to be spent in a
way that would benefit
both residential and commercial property owners,
for instance, new security
measures, then it would be
appropriate to ask businesses to share the cost.
Resident Richard Laughlin
suggests that increasing
dues for both types of
property owners would
have been a better solution.
The Foundation’s Audit
and Budget committee
plans to explore the possibility of other solutions to
the special assessment, and
hopes to get input from
homeowners before many
residents go back to their
primary residences at the
end of season.
A lack of
communication
While Raia says he does
support the need for the
special assessment as a
temporary solution, he
believes nearly all changes
in Pelican Bay affect
commercial businesses;
therefore those owners
should share in the costs.
He is most upset with the
lack of communication
between the Foundation
and residents, that a
November 18 th letter to
Foundation Directors questioning why the Foundation did not explain
that commercial property
owners would be exempt
was not published in the
Pelican Bay Post, and that
minutes for the Audit and
Budget committee meetings
were not available to
members on the website.
“It should have been
something that the public
knew about and discussed
publicly,” Raia says.
Foundation President Jim
Hoppensteadt says he
responded personally to
Raia’s letter, which was sent
via e-mail, and does not
recall Raia requesting the
letter be published in the
Post. He further expressed
that if he missed such a
request it was not intentional. He recalls that
Raia presented his letter
at a Foundation Board of
Directors meeting and
indicated he wanted to
address it at a Men’s Coffee, which Hoppensteadt
attended for that purpose;
however, the discussion
did not take place.
In a community of 13,000
members, communication
is always going to be
difficult, adds Seblatnigg.
He says although every
effort is made to share
information with residents
through the Pelican Bay
Post, the community’s
website, (committee and
Foundation meeting minutes are now posted here,
however Foundation employees say the timeliness of the posting is
dependent on the personal
schedules of committee
volunteers preparing them)
and television station
(Pb96), some people won’t
pay attention.
When asked about
whether information regarding the special assessment was disseminated
in an effective manner
to residents, Uek, the
treasurer, replied the issue
was “not our finest hour.”
In hindsight, he says he
misjudged the response
of the community.
“I wrote several articles
in the Post in the year
before we did this (special
assessment),” Uek says.
“In my mind, we were
signaling to residents that
this was a possibility.”
“We should have had
a better mechanism and
more communication,”
Uek adds. “As a result
(the process) didn’t go
smoothly.”
All residents are invited
to attend the Audit and
Budget meetings. The date
of the next meeting can be
found at www.pelican
bay.org and on Pb96.
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from the foundation candidates...continued from page 1
John T. (Mike)
Coyne
Steve
Feldhaus
Doug
Esson
before them. I was one of
three candidates selected
and backed by the Concerned Citizens.
I currently serve on the
Bay Colony Board of Governors. Three years ago the
Bay Colony Board revised
its bylaws to create a mandate that the owners would
vote on any capital project
that, in essence, would cost
a million dollars or more.
The Board is bound by that
vote which requires a
simple majority. So if 51% of
the owners didn’t want a
project, the Board would
not proceed with it. The
Howard
Isaacson
system works. There have
been five votes to the
owners in Bay Colony for
improvement projects and
every one of them has been
approved. However, it
made the Board come up
with exact amounts to be
spent and specify exactly
what was going to be done
so the owners knew what
they were voting for.
I want the owners to take
ownership of Pelican Bay
again. They currently have
no rights in what the
Foundation Board can do.
The first thing I would try to
do is find four people who
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Jim Hoppensteadt, Foundation President
Merlin
Lickhalter
feel the same way I do and
have the bylaws changed
in that respect.
Steve Feldhaus — I’ve
been successful as a result of
hard work and some very
wonderful family members
and friends who gave time
and attention to me and on
whose shoulders I stand.
One thing they taught me
is the obligation to give
back and the benefits of
giving back. I’m at a stage
where I can afford the
time to make a contribution
to my community and I
want to do it.
Another reason is that
my wife and I plan to spend
a considerable amount
of the rest of our lives in
Pelican Bay. Some very
good and wise people have
worked hard to bring
Pelican Bay along to the
exceptional community it is.
But it’s a community that
has many challenges facing
it. We’re reaching build-out
and we’re starting to have
many more people use our
facilities. A primary source
of financing, which was fees
paid by people buying into
the community, is drying
up. All of which requires a
very involved, pro-active,
long-term approach to
looking at what Pelican Bay
Jim
Murray
Robert A.
Pendergrass
wants to be and trying to
determine how to get there
in terms of getting consensus of the community.
How do you get there financially — how do you begin
to take the steps now to
insure that Pelican Bay will
be the type of community
we have now and that we
want to have in the future.
I believe that the kinds of
skills I developed as a very
successful senior lawyer in
a large national law firm
are conducive to helping
Pelican Bay begin to resolve
those issues.
These are difficult problems and they require the
ability to understand a very
complex legal system. We
have a multi-government
system in Pelican Bay.
We’re under the jurisdiction
of the County, the PBSD
Board, the Foundation
Board and different groups
within those entities that
provide oversight and services. It’s a very complex
legal structure resulting in
complex inter-personal
matters — which we’re seeing now with some people
who are becoming very
vocal in their objections to
some of the directions being
taken. The complexity of
the multi-jurisdictional
Bill
Ventress
Rich
Smolucha
structure and the complexity of the relationships
is the kind of negotiating
situation I’ve spent my whole
legal career navigating.
Add two particular
situations in Pelican Bay.
One is the relationship of
Pelican Bay with WCI. Still
the declarant of the Pelican
Bay PUD, WCI worked
with the county to move
its development rights
from the North to the South
so Waterside could be
developed while Pelican
Bay stood helplessly by,
having to take whatever
WCI and Collier County
decided. That status of WCI
as declarant is grandfathered into the PUD
structure under which
Pelican Bay operates. Again,
that’s the kind of very complex, legal, interpersonal
and factual relationship
that I like to get involved in
and to which I think I can
make a contribution.
Finally, the issue of incorporation is an amazingly
complex issue. There are at
least seven or eight different
substantive areas where
there could be a benefit, and
where there could be a
detriment. They have to
be analyzed. There is a
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complicated cost structure
involved and with all
the jurisdictions involved,
everybody has a horse in
that race. This is the kind of
thing I do — it’s the kind of
thing I like to do. And I
continue to think I can come
in and be another voice of
reason — be someone who
can build on the work
everyone else is doing to
help find solutions that our
community, as a community, can live with.
I feel an obligation to give
back and be involved, but
also, I see an area where my
skills can be of use and I can
make a positive difference.
Howard Isaacson —
Over the past five years, it
appears that the Board of
our Master Homeowners
Association has morphed
into a self-perpetuating
entity with varying political
agendas. In my personal
opinion, the Board must
promote open, unbiased
discussion and debate, and
listen very closely to the
residential and commercial
property owners of our
community. The Board’s
role is to understand and
represent the owners’ and
their interests, safeguard
community assets, provide
clear guidance to management and staff, and promote a sense of community
within Pelican Bay.
Sense of community is
absolutely important. I’ve
found that the Board spends
a lot of time addressing or
working through divisive
issues rather than inclusive
ones. I think its focus is
misplaced. I would like to
see the focus directed
toward how to enhance the
quality of the community
and its services.
It’s very important that
the committees focus on
being think tanks for the
Board. For example, there
are 850 full-time children
living in Pelican Bay, but
the community provides no
services to children except
for maintaining a handful
of parks, a children’s menu
at the restaurants, an ice
cream stand and publishing
a ‘what to do with kids in
Pelican Bay’ guide, which is
really targeted to grandparents with children guests.
The other area I would
challenge the committees to
look at is the fact that the
average age within Pelican
Bay continues to get older as
our residents age. Are there
services we could be providing to them to enhance
their enjoyment of the amenities at a reasonable cost?
Merlin Lickhalter —
There are a couple reasons
I’m seeking re-election. I
was the Board member who
initiated the concept of
developing a strategic plan
for the community and I’ve
served as the Board’s leader
for this effort for nearly two
years. This initiative is a
major undertaking for our
community, the day to day
work being performed by a
national consultant. One
very important reason I
want to remain on the
board is to see the strategic
plan through. Planning will
continue through the
balance of this year and
then it will take several
years to implement the
resulting prioritized recommendations. I’d like to be a
part of it and I feel that
continuing in my leadership
role will bring added value
to the Foundation.
Secondly, because of my
professional background, I
was asked to serve on the
Facilities Committee when I
first joined the board. When
the Board member who
was the chair of Facilities
completed her term and
rotated off the Board, I was
asked to take on the chairmanship of the Facilities
Committee. I did that in
the middle of the closing
out of our new Community
Center and learned about a
number of issues associated
with how projects were
managed here in Pelican
Bay. One of my first tasks as
the chair of that committee
was to get the committee to
draft a project procedures
document that codified
how projects should
happen from the time they
are a gleam in somebody’s
eye until they move in
and use them.
Since that system has
been put in place, it has
been tested on three smaller
projects: 1st project (Commons renovation) was done
on time and in budget;
2nd project (rebuilding of
the north tennis courts to
repair failed irrigation
system) was on time and
under budget; and the
3rd project (retrofit and
expansion of small storage
building next to Community Center into the
massage and aesthetics
studio) is currently underway and is in budget.
While strategic planning
is not about facilities — it’s
about programs, services
and operations — improved
facilities could ultimately be
part of the recommendations, and I would like to
stay on for a period of time
to help oversee the smooth
development of projects
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as they begin to happen
in an effort to avoid the
kinds of concerns that
surfaced during our last
major project.
Finally, one of the major
attributes that attracted us
to Pelican Bay was the
quality of life. One element
of that quality of life was
the sense of community
that existed here. I would
like to be part of the
leadership that continues
to foster this sense of community, keeping Pelican
Bay an enjoyable place to be
with your neighbors and
your friends.
Jim Murray — There are
several. Four or five years
ago, some people who
were past Board members
suggested that I run. I felt I
didn’t know enough about
the workings of Pelican Bay
to do so at that time. So I
started learning more,
serving first on the Facilities
Committee, which I have
been on for three years.
After that, I sat on the
House Committee and then
the Community Center
committee. This past year,
I also served on the Member Policies and Relations Committee. The three
committees I presently
serve on give me a good
background. I don’t play
golf, I don’t play tennis
and we sold the boat, so
I’m mostly retired. I enjoy
working in the committee
setting and I have the
temperament to do well. In
addition to my business
experience, the committee
work and temperament, I
was also involved for 15
years with a memberowned private club up
north, serving on the Board
and practically every
committee during that time,
complete with a term as
President. I feel my Foundation committee experience, business experience
and club experience qualifies me to serve well.
Some of us here feel it’s
our duty to make a contribution and give back. If
I’m not elected to the Board,
I plan to continue with
committee work.
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Robert Pendergrass — I
have not been happy with
the process through which
the Board has been doing
things. A lot of my tennis
friends feel the same, and
some people in my condo
who are very unhappy
with it as well. The unhappiness caused me to try
to do something about it
rather than just complain
— to actually throw my
hat in the ring. I have been
a reasonably successful
businessman, I’ve been
very successful with my
tennis teams, and my tennis
players encouraged me to
run — so it was a combination of a need and push
from friends.
Rich Smolucha — My
perception is that our
community is tearing itself
apart. I feel there are factions arguing with each
other. The latter part of my
career was pretty much all
about negotiating compromise and gaining consensus among parties. I
perfected that art. I believe
we have a problem in the
community where we
have a lot of divisiveness
in reference to some hot
topics. Instead of driving
issues to the ground, we are
driving people apart. I
believe I can help be a tonic
to solve some of that.
Bill Ventress — To provide leadership to the Board.
2. What unique qualities/
expertise would you bring
to the Board?
Mike Coyne — I suppose
my record of service is a
unique quality I can bring to
the Board. Over my lifetime
I have been on a number of
non-profit boards, so I’m
well acquainted with the
responsibilities. My education and practice before
returning to active duty in
the Marine Corps. is as a
lawyer, so I have the benefit
of legal training. There are
a number of outstanding
candidates in this election,
so I wouldn’t claim any particular talent or skill over
any of theirs. But I think I’ve
got a record of service that
when looked at suggests
I can get the job done.
Doug Esson — My background is as a corporate
executive. After building
and running my company,
I sold it to the Sara Lee
Corp. We were in a very
narrow margin business and yet we had
good profits due to tight
monetary controls.
I’ve had experience here
in Pelican Bay and Bay
Colony. I have been on the
Board of the Windsor since
1999. I’ve been on the
Board of Governors for Bay
Colony since 2003. I sat on
the Philharmonic Board of
Directors from 1999 to
2006, serving as chair of the
finance committee my last
year. I’ve had management
experience and I’m all
for spending money on
worthwhile projects, but I
can be very tight fisted if the
project isn’t worthwhile.
Steve Feldhaus — I had
an unusual legal career. I
stayed with one firm my
entire career and was a tax
lawyer, a corporate lawyer,
and I represented a lot of
very high net worth people,
working in each area on a
wide range of complex and
unusual problems. I like to
say that I’m the ultimate
generalist. I have special
skill sets within a wide
range of areas but my
principal skill set is problem
solving. If you interviewed
my clients they would tell
you that time and time
again they come to me with
intractable or extremely
difficult problems where
they had been told there
was no acceptable solution.
I not only find the solution
for them, but I find one that
works for all the stakeholders. I look forward to
working with some very
good people in Pelican Bay,
on all sides of the issues, to
try to formulate acceptable
solutions that work for the
entire community.
Howard Isaacson —
Over the past 25 years, my
personal and professional
experiences have fostered
the skills and knowledge
to benefit our Board
and Community.
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As a former practicing
CPA, I have a great understanding of budgeting,
financial issues, and numbers. During my five years
of leadership for Deloitte &
Touche Slovenia and Central Europe, I developed the
skills to listen and ask
clarifying questions to
understand and merge
ideological divides across
generations, across cultures
and across languages, as
well as to manage dialogue,
expectations and staff with
different backgrounds,
experiences, and training.
My MBA from Columbia
University in International
Management and Finance
prepared me with diverse
management and leadership skills for challenging
environments.
My years as a Board Member of a large residential
co-op in NYC provided me
with experience in representing numerous homeowners and commercial
interests, with very diverse
interests and expectations.
My professional experience over the past 10 years
as a financial advisor and
private banker to local
families, part-time residents
and year-round retirees has
further built an ability to
listen, identify and understand issues, concerns and
prospective solutions.
My civic experience, including serving as the former Chair of the Board of
the Collier County Chapter
of the American Red Cross
and involvement with
Hodges University, the
Collier County Schools,
the Board of Trustees of
the Florida Aquarium, and
Make-A-Wish of SW Florida,
has fostered strong, positive, relationships and dialogues with Collier County
government and staff,
Naples City leadership, and
various State leadership.
I believe all my experiences and training makes
me uniquely qualified to
serve the best interests of
the owners and residents
of Pelican Bay and their
families and guests.
The key is listening, asking questions, trying to
understand, taking an
unbiased approach, developing effective solutions,
and discussing those solutions with residents/homeowners before implementing anything.
Merlin Lickhalter — My
knowledge and career
experience in strategic and
master planning is a unique
expertise. During my career
as an architect, I had responsibility for close to a
billion dollars worth of
facilities for not-for-profit
institutions and government agencies, including all
stages of planning, design
and construction. I believe
this experience is a unique
asset for the Board.
Jim Murray — While we
all have good qualifications, I am the only candidate with the range of
committee work experience. I’ve attended board
meetings regularly for a few
years. I read the financial
statements. I believe in
building a consensus and
in transparency.
Robert Pendergrass —
One of the things I am is a
very good communicator.
One of the things the Foundation board is hearing
from its consultants, and
that I am hearing from my
friends, is that they’re not
very good communicators.
I am also relatively good
with computers and I think
the Foundation needs to
do something about getting
out of the dark ages in that
area. So my unique qualities/expertise include technical skills, communication
skills, and basically, a good
rapport with all the people.
Rich Smolucha — There
are two areas where I can
make a difference: First,
negotiating peace. The
other capability I have,
which is pretty extensive, is
my technical background.
There are a couple current
topics for the community
around technology — what
to do about internet services
and a number of other
projects proposed that are
technical in nature. I have
extremely deep knowledge
about how to solve several
of those.
Being able to make choices
and lay out road maps is
one thing we don’t have in
the community. We don’t
have a detailed strategic
plan. We need a vision and
a road map of when certain
achievements will happen,
as well as the ability to lay
those things out in a logical
way that makes sense. I
have a tremendous logical
mind around that kind
of vision and sequence
planning. Getting the right
sequence and the right
vision is important for us.
Bill Ventress — Leadership qualities — integrity,
forward thinking, competence and inspiration.
3. What is your outlook
for Pelican Bay over the
next 5-10 years?
Mike Coyne — One, I
think Pelican Bay is an
outstanding community
and there is every reason to
believe it will continue to be
an outstanding community.
Whatever the differences
people have had with
some decisions made, I
think the community has
been well served by everyone who has served on the
Foundation Board. There’s
no reason to think that is
going to change.
I’m sure there will be
some financial problems
with the slow down in sales
of units, which has been a
principal source of funding
for the Foundation. That
will work itself out within
a five-year period.
There’s
a
strategic
planning initiative underway by the Foundation that
has yet to be finished or
released to the community,
so I have no idea what
the outside consultants
have recommended. But
I suspect they will be
focusing on how you keep
the community fresh and
vibrant in the face of the
fact that many of our
capital assets are aging.
We have a beautiful new
Community Center, but
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other buildings and assets
are 20 to 30 years old. There
will be a need to replace
those to keep them modern
and current. However,
I certainly don’t see
any major problems on
the horizon.
I think we always have
to be vigilant to make
sure our interests in the
beaches are protected.
We’re very fortunate. We
have a community of accomplished people who are
the kind of people who care
about their community.
Doug Esson — I think the
outlook is good. What I
heard in the focus groups is
that residents want the
same thing I want — to
maintain the current level
of amenities, quality and
appearance, which will in
turn maintain or improve
property values. I didn’t
hear any great feeling that
we needed a lot more
amenities. We’ve got a very
good, well run, attractive community and good
county services. It’s just a
wonderful place to live —
probably the premier
residence in Southwest
Florida. I think maintaining
— by maintaining, I mean
keeping everything up
to date — and improving
our community as need
be is a priority.
Steve Feldhaus — My
outlook is more of the same,
but better. I think Pelican
Bay is going to continue to
be a premier community
with unparalleled amenities. One of the beautiful
things about Pelican Bay is
that we really do have a
very strong base — not only
wonderful amenities and a
strong financial base, but a
strong base of individuals.
Just about every time I
meet someone, I’m meeting
another fabulous person.
They are a tremendous
resource for Pelican Bay.
The Foundation is run on
a committee system, and
it’s not just seven members
of the Board who are
providing governance for
the community. As leaders,
they guide, but it’s the
active participation of
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people who get involved
that enables the community
to be as well run as it is.
With the tremendous
quality of people and their
willingness to put the
time and effort in to participate in the governance
of Pelican Bay, I’m
extremely optimistic that
we will continue to be an
outstanding community.
Howard Isaacson —
Pelican Bay has been listed
in various publications and
surveys to be anywhere
from one of the top five
communities in Southwest
Florida to being the finest
community of its kind in
the world. My vision places
Pelican Bay as the #1 desirable community in Southwest Florida, with world
class amenities, services,
staff, and leadership. My
vision is of an active community spanning all ages,
with resources and services
for all groups and a unified
leadership focused on
positive change and service.
We actually have interesting underutilized assets.
The restaurants have improved dramatically and
restaurant management
has some excellent ideas
about increasing revenues,
profitability and making the
facilities more engaging. I
believe they should be
encouraged to pursue some
of these ideas.
My vision is to focus on
continuing to make Pelican
Bay the greatest place it
can be, better serving the
community with improved
or possibly new amenities.
Using the existing facilities
that we have, think outside
the box to determine how
we can utilize them better
to service the needs of
our people.
Alternatively, Pelican Bay
can continue to morph
into a divided community,
providing services to select
groups, with closed, biased
communications, and political missions at significantly increased financial
and community costs. I
think this year ’s Board
elections will either confirm
the course underway or
begin the return to the
original community vision
of Pelican Bay.
Merlin Lickhalter — The
Strategic Planning consultant has been assigned
the task of heavily involving
members of the community
so that when the priorities
are established they are
done in partnership with
the community.
The current phase of the
consultant’s work includes
the development of what
may be described as a
Community Values Model
which represents the values
of the community’s residential and commercial
members and will drive the
recommendations of the
strategic planning consultant to help us focus on
prioritization. I’m very
optimistic that our strategic
planning initiative will
result in the next decade
being as good, or better,
than the last decade.
Services, programs and
facilities will be provided that match changing
demographics. I think the
opportunity is wonderful and I hope we are
successful in making it
happen. If so, the outlook
for the future is great.
Jim Murray — The
consultant working with
the Strategic Planning
Committee will conduct a
survey to show what is
important to members,
which will allow the
committee to prioritize a
long-range plan. I think that
over the next five years, if
possible, we need to take
control of our own destiny.
We need to try to take over
the covenants from WCI
that may expire in 2009. To
do that, we may have to
jump through hoops or try
to negotiate with them. As
the community ages, we
need to have some control over tear-down and
rebuilding of houses. Right
now we don’t have enough
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community.
It’s a work in progress,
but we need to analyze
every piece of capital
property and equipment
we have, determine its life
span, and prioritize what
we have to do to keep them
current. We know the
beachfront restaurants are
not structurally sound, and
it could be an expensive
issue to remedy.
We also have to realize
that since we have an aging
community, we have to
change from controlling
growth to controlling our
mature community and
keeping it competitive with
newer communities.
Robert Pendergrass —
The people I know in
Pelican Bay think that we
have a wonderful community the way it is.
Unfortunately, there are
quite a lot of rumblings and
people aren’t happy about
governance issues at this
time. There needs to be a
little bit of work done here,
probably in terms of keeping the same result, but I
don’t see much of a change.
I see a relatively happy
group here, so my outlook is
continued improvement of
what we have, but no
major changes. If we got
along better with the
county on all scores, we’d
be well off.
If there were some overwhelming reasons for incorporation I would support it.
I’m not against incorporation. I do think the
Foundation Board is pushing hard for incorporation
without really bringing out
any of the negatives. In a
Town Hall meeting we
were told incorporation
could save the community
$2.5 million in taxes to the
county, but that doesn’t
mean we will save it in the
end. I see lots of things
against incorporation. The
one big advantage to
incorporation is that we
would have our destiny in
our own hands. But even
incorporated, 87% of our
taxes still go to the county.
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So the county is going to be
there regardless of whether
you incorporate or not —
and in a big way.
The big issue lies with
water. The Foundation did
say if we don’t get the
effluent water issue resolved we won’t incorporate. Another major
thing against it, in my
opinion, is that everyone
who is not a Florida voter
will be disenfranchised
and will lose their voice.
I’ve been told that the
Florida League of Cities
says that incorporation
won’t save money in the
end. It may be true. It may
not be true, but I just don’t
believe we’ll save money.
The other thing is that the
Foundation Board would
continue, so we would have
two levels of government
here. How can we have two
levels of government and
save money? I haven’t seen
any compelling arguments
for incorporation.
Back to the question, my
outlook is more of the same
— improvement of what we
have, but few large changes.
Rich Smolucha — We
need to wrestle through a
couple current topics. What
I see happening is a lot of
discourse around topics.
What I don’t see is those
things being driven to
resolution. The same issue
keeps coming up and we
talk about it again. In order
to really have a long term
strategy we need to deal
with some issues completely — incorporation/
annexation and relationship with the county,
for example.
The topic of the strategic
plan on a macro level also
causes divisiveness in the
community because of the
diversity here. We have
people who are here yearround; others that aren’t.
Some are truly invested in
Pelican Bay; others are just
currently invested in living
here. The diverse opinions
are causing differences in
terms of some projects —
should we have fine dining
at the beach or should we
have a beach restaurant?
Should we have fine dining
at the Community Center?
Should it be a clubhouse?
We need to get the community to understand what
the choices are and build a
good consensus. If there is
a clear direction, go for it.
If there’s still a need
for conversation, continue
the conversation.
There is a lot of community unawareness and
misinformation. The jurisdictional boundaries of the
various governance bodies
are generally not known.
Additionally, some of the
rules and regulations about
who has a say in some of
these topics are not known.
Having the community,
which is made up of smart
people, invest more time in
understanding the jurisdictions, the limits and the
possibilities, we might grind
out some of these items.
This has to start with
communication. Pelican Bay
Post articles need to be
open and unbiased to be
perceived as credible. The
bylaws are hard to read.
The website font is too
small and hard to read.
We need to set a baseline
of our strategic plan. We
need to decide which of
these hot topics we’re
going to drive to ground
and authorize the people to
go finish them completely.
We should have a strategic
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to deal with water in the
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comments you would like to
make to Pelican Bay voters?
Mike Coyne — I hope the
voters will look at all the
candidates and assess, from
the extent they can, to
make a judgment regarding who they think is
able and willing to serve
the community.
Doug Esson — I’d like to
talk a little about incorporation. I read the study and
I found it lacking in the
respect that it serves as the
justification for going ahead
with incorporation. To me,
any study with validity
would explore the pros and
cons. There were no cons.
There are some issues that
should have been confronted before we went
ahead with the study —
primarily water. We use
about four million gallons
of effluent water a day
for shrubbery at a cost of
about $450,000 a year.
There are 171 non-incorporated entities within
Collier County that would
like access to that kind
of water. Collier County
maintains that it doesn’t
have the obligation to give
us the effluent water, like
they do potable water, if
we become incorporated.
Substituting potable water
for effluent water would
add almost $1 million a year
to our expenses. That’s not
mentioned in the study.
No estimates are in the
study for the cost to bring
in managers, secretaries,
additional police patrol —
all the infrastructure that
is necessary if you are
a separate town.
I can’t see a single good
reason to incorporate. I was
neutral at first, but I can’t
see any and I’ve talked to a
lot of people about it. We
have a system that works
well here. If we incorporate,
only registered voters can
vote, disenfranchising 60%
of the owners in Pelican
Bay. If someone can show
me why it’s a good thing I
will be in favor of it, but
until that time, I don’t think
we should do it.
I also think that the
owners should have a yes
or no vote on the matter
— even though the Foundation doesn’t have to
abide by that vote. The
ballot should be straight
forward — “Are you in
favor if incorporation? Yes
or No”. This is an important
decision. If we make the
wrong decision and Pelican
Bay gets to be an expensive
place to live, it’s going to
hurt property values.
Finally, I want to be sure
that my comments are not
perceived in any way to be
a personal criticism of the
Foundation Board as a
whole or any individual.
They work very hard to
do what they think is
best for the community,
but I do want to see the
changes made.
Steve Feldhaus — I’d like
to speak to the issue of
incorporation. This is a key
issue for Pelican Bay. I’ve
talked to a number of
people, both on the pro and
con side, and I’ve come to
the conclusion that we do
not have sufficient information to make a decision
as a community whether or
not we should incorporate.
I think the pro incorporation forces have done an
excellent job marshalling
facts as to why Pelican Bay
should incorporate. But I
think a number of very
legitimate concerns about
incorporation have been
raised by those who are
opposed to it — or opposed
to the way incorporation is
being dealt with.
We don’t know what the
true cost of incorporation
would be. We have a guesstimate that it’s possible
we could save up to $2.5
million. However, very few
people believe the savings
will be that large — they
may well be considerable,
but we don’t know and we
won’t actually know until
we go through the feasibility study stage. In addition, I have difficulty in
being asked as a member of
the Pelican Bay community
to indicate my preference
on incorporation until
I know details of the
government we’re being
asked to approve. Is it going
to be a strong mayor? Is it
going to be a council with a
city manager? Is it going to
be a commissioner form of
government? What kind of
zoning laws will we have?
I believe the Foundation
members must have a say
in the decision, but they
should not be asked to have
that say until they have
more information. It is my
recommendation that the
Foundation Board put the
time, effort and money into
completing the feasibility
study and into drafting the
charter. Then, and only
then, should the incorporation package be put
before every member (not
just registered voters) to
indicate their preference
on whether to proceed. At
the same time, the Board
should make a presentation
to the community of what it
believes the pros and cons
of incorporation are. I also
believe in the benefit of a
minority report. If there
isn’t a Board member
willing to draft one, then
someone should be given
the opportunity to present a
minority report on their
objections to the conclusion
of the Board. At that time,
members will have the
information we need to be
able to indicate our preferences on whether or not
we should proceed.
Howard Isaacson — I am
very positively encouraged
by the openness of this
election process in that
the nominating committee
endorsed eight candidates
— the first time I’ve seen
them do that.
Due to a breakdown in
communication, my application could not be considered by the nominating
committee. Thus, I am a selfnominated candidate.
Although I have spoken
with the Concerned Citizens as well, I feel separation is a good thing. If I am
elected to the Board, it will
be based on my opinions
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and what I believe the
Foundation should be
doing. I don’t want to feel
an obligation to support
any one group’s positions.
If elected to the Foundation Board, I would have
a monthly informal evening
for dialogue where people
can come talk with me
about issues. Communication is absolutely crucial.
And hand-in-hand with
communication is the
dialogue. I’m a big process
person. For a conclusion to
be appropriately determined, the process needs to
be appropriate — and it
all starts with dialogue. I
firmly believe it’s absolutely
crucial that members of
the Foundation and Services Division boards have
positive, constructive, open
dialogue with county leadership. It may be a difficult
relationship, but it’s a
relationship that has to
be fostered — and that
is something I can bring
to the table.
I look forward to this
great opportunity to work
together to continue and
improve Pelican Bay as a
community and our home.
Merlin Lickhalter — Be
informed. Make your decision on the basis of factual
information, not on the basis
of rumors or cocktail gossip.
Jim Murray — Basically,
there’s good news and
there’s bad news. The bad
news is that voters are
going to have a tough time
making a decision because
there are more similarities
than differences in the
opinions of the candidates
as shown on the election
committee interviews. The
good news is, the new
Board, whoever is on it, is
going to be a good board. I
have the qualifications to be
a good board member.
I want to continue to
foster the sense of community we have and try to
help bring as much harmony to it as possible. Well
intentioned people have
different viewpoints. If that
is addressed with a sense of
civility, we can work it out.
I have some friends who
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disagree with the board’s
position, and my position
on some things, but we’ve
always been able to walk
out of the meeting room as
friends, realizing we have
differences of opinion and
we’re all in those meetings
because we care about
Pelican Bay. As the new
Board gets in and the
concerns of the people are
being addressed, we will
get back to a more harmonious message.
Robert Pendergrass — I
think we need some new
blood on the Board. We
need to get out of the
group-think mode. When
the Foundation Board votes
on something, the vote is
generally 7-0 without any
discussion. The Foundation Board depends on its
committees and they have a
lot of them. Finding where
the committee meetings are
if you want to get involved
is difficult. Additionally, the
community isn’t finding out
what’s happening because
of the way the Board is
structured. Let’s get things
out in the open so people
can understand what’s
happening. Let’s have an
open discussion rather
than having a lot of people
in the audience stand up
and talk against an issue
only to have the Board vote
7-0, without discussion,
to pass it.
There’s been an outrage
about the perceived use of
Pelican Bay Post for the
Foundation’s view only.
This should be the paper of
the Pelican Bay people.
Currently, the Foundation
has no limits on assessments
or anything they do. The
bylaws under which we
operate are old WCI bylaws
and WCI didn’t want
restrictions. I realize WCI is
still the declarent and we
can only change the bylaws
with its permission, but the
bylaws should be changed
so that regardless of who is
serving on the board, it
would have to behave in a
way that would suit the
community. That might
mean putting a cap on the
assessment with voters, for
example. Continuing on
that line, I would like to
see the Board stop these
assessments until they
identify the projects,
approve the projects, work
out the expenses of the projects, explain the projects,
and then go forward.
I’m proud to say I am a
member of the Concerned
Citizens group. We have
interviewed every candidate who would give us an
audience, three of whom we
have endorsed. If we get
all three candidates voted
in and can find another
person on the board that is
amenable to more open
communication, we can
change the way things are
done. It’s a question of
getting control of the Board
in order to change the
modus operandi. To me, it’s
important that my two
other colleagues — Doug
Esson and Mike Coyne —
are elected with me. It’s
going to take a group effort
to change the way things
are being done.
Rich Smolucha — I really
think the community needs
to get involved. While
there’s a role in broadcasting or communicating
out, there’s a bigger role
in listening. It’s a very
big disadvantage to not
listen. The Foundation and
other organizations in
the community need to
communicate, but the
complimentary role of
listening also is required —
not just when there’s a
hot topic.
I operate under the concept that everyone has best
intent although their perspective may be different.
The key is to communicate,
listen and appreciate the
diversity as opposed to
booing or hushing people.
Respect each other. Everyone means well, but we
have differences.
Bill Ventress — It’s time
for change in leadership. It
is essential that we change
the course. All efforts to
investigate incorporation
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Guidelines for the Post
By Jim Hoppensteadt, Foundation President
Recently, some community members have
expressed concern that the
Pelican Bay Post does not
publish views or positions
that oppose or dissent
with those of the Foundation Board.
We regret this perception
and wish to clarify exactly
what the Post’s editorial
guidelines are, and have
been, so there will be no
further misunderstandings.
The editorial standards for
the Post are simple; what is
printed needs to be accurate
and cannot attack or
slander another individual.
This is stated in the Foundations Rules & Regulations as follows: “The
Editor reserves the right to
accept or reject any content
or to edit for clarity. The
Editor shall reject or edit
any content that, in his/her
sole discretion, is inaccurate, possibly libelous,
or a personal attack on
individuals.”
As to recent assertions
that the Post is the “house
organ,” the truth of the
matter is we do not on
a regular basis receive
many submissions from the
community. The Post relies
on the efforts and pieces
that are written and
produced by Foundation
staff and committee members; without them, the Post
would not have enough
content to be produced.
Therefore, yes, the Post is
the “house organ” of the
Foundation, just as the
Beacon is the house organ of
Bay Colony, the Advisor the
house organ of the Pelican
Bay Services Division, and
the Leader, is the house
organ of the Pelican Bay
Property Owners Association. In fact, the Pelican
Bay Journal, published by
Scripps, is the house organ
of the Naples Daily News.
Nevertheless, the Foundation is the master homeowners’ association, and as
such, its newspaper, the
Pelican Bay Post, should be
an objective source of news
and information, and a
place where members
can air their diverse viewpoints and opinions. To
that end, we are taking
several proactive steps:
• We have requested that
the publisher of the Post
provide a reporter who
would not be under the
editorial auspices of the
Foundation to cover and
write objective pieces on
current topics of interest
within the community.
• We will dedicate special
editions of the Post to
extended member comments and submissions on
subjects being debated in
the community.
• We have established a
Community Forum section
on the Web site in addition
to the Post, so members
can have their views aired
more frequently.
If the editorial standards
for member submissions
have, to-date, been too
rigorously applied, I
apologize, and I promise
we will strive towards a
more liberal interpretation.
However, we will, in the
interest of Pelican Bay’s
residents, continue to require that submissions be
accurate and we will not
publish letters or articles
that attack an individual
in an attempt to discredit
their viewpoint.
We greatly appreciate
your cooperation in making
the Post a publication the
entire community can rely
upon to get the latest news,
and also one in which we
can take pride. We welcome
and encourage your contributions which can be
emailed to Gwen Rasiwala at
[email protected].
should be stopped. This is a
“no win” issue at this time.
Our efforts in this area
should be to mend fences
and work with County
Commissioners. Our time,
talents and efforts can be
better employed on other
critical issues. Let’s develop
a mindset of the glass being
half full, not half empty.
Every day I think the
Lord for the opportunity to
live in Pelican Bay. It’s
more like a resort than a
residence. My record speaks
for itself. It is essential that
we re-establish the trust
level between the residents
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and the Board. My goal is to
make a difference: to serve
you, the residents. I shall
listen, be transparent, and
do what’s right in the aura
of civility.
The Lord runs my life. It’s
time we “lighten up” and
have some fun. I do not
intend to spend any money
or seek any money for
campaigning. What you
see is what you get.
Remember to cast your vote
for the Foundation election
by March 28!
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Pro Exhibition report
By Bill Bowden, Director of Operations: Community Center, Tennis and Fitness
The annual tennis Exhibition had all the right
ingredients for a great
afternoon of tennis. Start
with a sunny day, add four
highly skilled pros, mix in
an enthusiastic crowd, fold
in prizes, delicious snacks
and refreshments, and you
have it all. Many thanks to
member Gil Rashbaum who
offered his esteemed USTA
umpire services once again.
Announcements
• The Mixed Doubles
Tennis & Dinner will be
held March 19th.
• The Sony-Ericsson Bus
trip is March 31st.
• The Battle of the Bays
has been moved to
March 22nd.
• The Club Championships finals day will be
March 15 th with matches
starting at 1:30pm followed
by a Bar-B-Que at 5pm. The
cost for the cookout is $15
per person — reservations
required through the South
Pro Shop at 597-4497.
Always check the “What
To Do” section for dates
and information.
Last-minute substitute
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surprise fill-in who
combined great shot
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2007 through March, 2008. Those invoices are tallied, a 10% discount is calculated based
on the month(s) of service(s), and a check is cut at that time. If a resident puts their service
on “vacation hold” only the month(s) of full service are eligible for rebate.
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GROUP ACTIVITIES...PAGE 26
BEACH RESTAURANT EVENTS...PAGE 25
PELICAN BAY WOMENS LEAGUE...PAGE 23
L.C. GOLDMAN BOOK SIGNING...PAGE 24
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TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2008
7PM
COMMUNITY CENTER AT PELCIAN BAY
Let’s boogie on down for a 70’s disco party and
bump hips with our friends and neighbors. In between dancing
we can enjoy a bountiful of great food. Passed hors d’oeuvres,
cheese and fruit display, salad bar, pulled pork, chicken,
baked potato station (with various toppings) and
to top the evening off, a Make-Your-Own-Sundae station.
The DJ, Randy Ray, will transport us back in time
with the hits from this wonderful era.
APRIL 3, 6-9pm,
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Pelican Bay Incorporation Steering Committee
TELEPHONE:
597-8877 EXT.100
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PLAN TO ATTEND
The Pelican Bay
Foundation’s
ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE MEMBERSHIP
New Think Tank
Conversation Cafe
“Lessons in Love”
March 19
The New Technology
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emailing and exchanging photos and videos with your
grandchildren, online shopping, Googling for information
and how to explore these on your own.
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Monday, March 31, 2008
10am
Community Center
at Pelican Bay
8960 Hammock Oak Drive
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Special Meeting of the
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Board of Directors
Talent Show
March 28, 6-10pm
immediately following the
Annual Meeting for election
of officers and committee
appointments.
For talent sign-up or any questions, please call Muriel
Lord Walton at 591-1672 or Arlynn Upson at 597-2474.
Send $45 reservation checks to PBWL, c/o Reservations,
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April 9, 5pm,
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Fitness Classes
Sign up at Community Center, 597-8877 ext. 104.
Outdoor Group Fitness Schedule
Prices vary per class. Please call 597-8877, ext. 104 to register
for open classes. If you would like to participate as a “Drop-in”
for a class, please see fitness attendant first. For information
contact Jason at 597-8877, ext. 104. Drop in Fees for fitness
classes: $7 for one hour classes; $10 for Total Fitness Class;
and $15 for Functional Fitness Class.
Monday
South Deck
8–9am: Aerobics II; 9–10am: Buns, Legs, Tummy
Tuesday
8–9am: Aerobics II; 9–10am: BLT Stretch
Indoor Group Schedule
General Indoor Group Fitness
Class Policies: All group indoor fitness classes are $10 per class.
Classes cannot be transferred and refunds for classes are 50% for the
remaining classes from the date of notification to the manager. We
recommend that you register in advance for any of the above
classes with maximum two month pre-registration.
Wednesday 8–9am: Aerobics II; 9–10am: Buns, Legs, Tummy
Thursday
8–9am: Aerobics II; 9–10am: BLT Stretch
Friday
8–9am: Aerobics II; 9–10am: Buns, Legs, Tummy
Monday
North Deck
8–9:30am: Total Fitness; 9:30-10:30am Aerobics I;
10:30–11:30am: Functional Fitness
Tuesday
8–9am: Bodysculpting; 9–10am Bodysculpting
Wednesday 8–9:30am: Total Fitness; 9:30-10:30am Aerobics I;
Thursday
8–9am: Bodysculpting; 9–10am Bodysculpting
Friday
8–9:30am: Total Fitness; 9:30-10:30am Aerobics I;
Saturday
8–9am: Bodysculpting; 9–10am: Aerobics I
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
March 15 - Club Championships Finals & BBQ
March 19 - Mixed Doubles (tennis & dinner)
March 22 - Battle of the Bays (men)
March 31- Sony Ericsson Bus Trip
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
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
Art Studio
Beginner Watercolor
3/18, 20, 25, 27
Tues./Thurs. 9–11am
Introduction to Oil Painting
3/17, 24
Mon. 1– 3pm
Intermediate Water Color
3/18, 20, 25, 27
Tues./Thurs. 12–2pm
Intermediate Oil Painting
3/17, 24
Mon. 3:30–5:30pm
Floral Design
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Wed. 10am–12pm
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Open Studio with John Bowman
Saturdays, 9am; March 15, 22, 29
Free class. Mr. Bowman will assist with watercolor, acrylic or oil
painting. First 12 people to sign up each week are accepted.
Open Art Studio when instruction not in session.
Call Community Center for available times — 597-8877, ext. 100.
4.0 Women: Wednesday/South 11am
2.5 Women: Thursday/North 11am
3.0-3.5 Men: Thursday/South 3pm
3.0 Women: Friday/North 11am
3.0-3.5 Men: Saturday/South 8am/9:30am/11am (flighted)
Cost per person, per session is $215. Class size is limited. A supply list has been
made available for you to purchase and bring to class. Storage for supplies is not
available, but is available for wet works-in-progress. Missed classes may not be
substituted or made up. Classes are non transferable and non refundable. You
must register before attending by calling 597-8877 ext 100 or stop by the
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COMPUTER Classes
TWO-DAY CLASSES
INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS XP — Explore the basics of
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use. (9-11am) Wed., April 2; Fri., April 4
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COMPUTER TUNE UP — Keep your computer healthy by
performing PC maintenance. Learn to optimize performance and
keep software up to date. (9-11am) Friday, April 11
INTRO TO VISTA — Explore the basics of Microsoft’s new operating
system. Learn to manage your desktop. Navigate efficiently and effectively to get the job done. (9-11am) Mon. March 17 & Wed., March 19
INTERNET EXPLORER — Designed for anyone that explores the
World Wide Web using high speed Internet. (9-11am) Friday, April 18
MICROSOFT EXCEL — Learn how to make your life easier with
organized Excel spreadsheets. Organize your finances.
(9-11am) Mon. March 24 and Wed., March 26
MICROSOFT WORD — Word processing has never been so easy!
Learn to create documents, use templates, insert pictures, clip art and
more. (9-11am) Fri. March 28 and Mon., March 31
GET ORGANIZED — Learn to organize your files so they can be easily
accessed. Use searches, sorting and folders! (9-11am) Friday, April 25
THE COMPUTER AND YOUR CAMERA — The perfect class for
starting out and start editing photos on your computer. The class is
for Windows users only. (5-7pm) Tuesday, April 15
INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTO I — A comprehensive look at how to
use your camera. Learn the basics of camera operation from taking
the photo to deleting it. (5-7pm) Wednesday, April 16
INTRO TO ADOBE ELEMENTS — Covers the different file formats
and basics of the toolbar; you’ll learn how to selectively sharpen, paint,
erase changes, and perfect your photo for the best print possible.
(5-7pm) Tues. April 1 and Wed., April 2
INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTO — Covers how a digital camera
operates. Bring your camera along withthe box and parts that came
with it. (5-7pm) Tuesday, March 18, April 22
TECHNIQUES IN ADOBE ELEMENTS — Special effects are looked
into at depth. Intro to Adobe Elements a prerequisite.
(5-7pm) Tues., March 25 and Wed., March 26
ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTO — Learn how to look for the
dynamic range of an image, get perfect color with white balancing,
and use metering for perfect exposure. Bring camera along withthe
box and parts that came with it. (5-7pm) Wednesday, March 19, April 23
Call or see Reception Desk at the Community Center to register
597-8877 EXT. 100. You must register 5 days prior to class or workshop. Laptops are permitted in select classes only.
Casual use of computers permitted when class is not in session.
ST RAPHAEL
WAS $1,095,000, NOW $997,500
This tri-level villa offers its owners a vibrant
metropolitan feel, complete with inviting floor
plan and smart design incorporating rich
architectural detail throughout. Enjoy
countless areas to unwind and relax, including
multi-level lanais, a Juliet balcony, and lush
gardens that encompass your own private
pool—all just steps from the Gulf of Mexico!
Condo/Townhome
SqFt under air: 2,100
Total SqFt: 2,483
Bedrooms: 2 + den
Full Baths: 3
1+ car attached garage
Full service building
Year Built: 2000
ST. NICOLE
NEW LISTING $899,900
This beautiful 3+den home in the sky will
draw your eye to the never ending views of
the Gulf of Mexico, Clam Pass, Park Shore and
Venetian Village. Bamboo flooring throughout
the entire home, tile in the baths and lanai,
new kitchen with raised panel cabinetry,
granite tops, stainless accents, crown molding
throughout, custom built-ins, his and her
walk-in closets, custom shower doors.
Condo/Hi Rise
SqFt under air: 1,644
Total SqFt: 1,812
Bedrooms: 3+Den
Full Baths: 2
1 assigned, guest,
common, paved parking
Year Built: 1992
glennbradleygroup.com
www.pelicanbay.org
PBWL Culinary event
By Karen Kudlata, Culinary Arts Chair
This season our first Culinary Arts demonstration was at The Country Club of Naples. The
handsome Club Manager, Shawn Whitmer, not only prepared a beautiful Ahi tuna salad, Veal
Piccata, and finished with Bananas Foster for dessert, but it was also served to the assembled
PBWL ladies. With recipes and helpful hints on how to prepare this meal in advance, we are
set to impress our friends when we invite them to our house! Bon Appetit!
(Back) Joanna Clark, Carol
Chambers, Joyce Laauwe,
Loretta Carr. (Front) Carol
Hennig, Mary Ann Martell,
Doris Eckrath, Karen D’Orazio
(Back) Alice Giordano,
Egle Pedini. (Front)
Sandy Jackson,
Anne, Kurz, Jan Carlson
Karen Kudlata, chair and
Shawn Whitmer, Mgr. The
Country Club of Naples
Glenn
Bradley.
He knows
what he’s
talking
about.
www.pelicanbay.org
Carol Nette,
Gisela Danko
Barbara Mann
theater/dinner
evening
By Joy Carren
If you missed this trip, you missed an
awesome show and
delicious dinner!
The show was
striking…”Cirque
Dreams Jungle
Fantasy”, and fantasy it was! The
performers were
superb and their
bodies beautifully
Peggy, wave!
sculpted: the costumes were magnificent, and the stage setting
was breathtaking.
Our dinner at Cin-Cin was somewhat
rushed due to travel time and traffic, for which
we do apologize, but nevertheless, was very
good. We will remember to leave Naples earlier
or book a matinee with dinner afterward for
the next Barbara Mann event. Although our
dessert had to be skipped, just think of all
those calories saved!
We received many compliments on both the dinner and show. It was an evening enjoyed by a
full busload of our members and guests.
When it comes to selling and buying Pelican
Bay residential real estate, Glenn Bradley and
his associates listen to the market and
respond with seasoned experience, award
winning knowledge and years of successful
sales in Naples and Pelican Bay real estate.
At GBG, they believe in and practice a total
real estate experience which includes:
■ Creating and maintaining personable,
long-lasting client relationships
■ Strategy advice to help grow, protect and
maintain real estate investments
■ Up-to-date information about the
local real estate market
■ Professional full-time staff and
extensive marketing services
■ Local and national advertising
listing placements
Having sold over $8 million in Pelican Bay
during the past year alone, their strategies can
result in your home sale too.
So feel free to bend Glenn’s ear, he’ll listen
and then give you something to talk about.
TheGLENNBRADLEYGROUP
Serving the Most Satisfied Clients in Naples Real Estate
239 784 7844
[email protected]
550 5th Ave. S., Downtown Naples
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
glennbradleygroup.com
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L.C. Goldman Book
Signing of Political
Thriller at Barnes
and Noble
In this charged national election,
Pelican Bay Resident, L.C. Goldman,
author of the critically acclaimed “A Big
Hit in Pelican Bay “, has written a
political thriller “From Left to Right”.
And will be signing his new novel at
Barnes and Noble March 22, Saturday,
from 7-9pm.
Mr. Goldman, an 80 year old, all-year–
round resident of San Marino, has written an intriguing
story of music, mystery and murder in Washington, D.C.
The main character, a disc jockey named Dancy Carter,
DC, to his Washington, D.C. radio audience, is a complex
personality. Music, jazz in particular, is his forte. On the
air he also lends support to every liberal cause. Off the
air he is a major player in a radical, secret organization
that espouses White America is Right America. This
contradiction, and double life, will fascinate readers
caught up in the present day politics. Mr. Goldman was
a star athlete in high school and college. He spent 40
years as an advertising executive supervising high-profile
consumer names: Ralph Lauren, Polo and Chaps
colognes, Seagram, The Concorde (SST), Yves St. Laurent,
Bolla Wines, Armitron watches. This will be his third
book signing at Barnes and Noble.
FREE GUIDED
NATURE WALKS...
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
st. patty’s day
Mon., March 17 - Lunch & Dinner
Sandpiper Restaurant
Featuring our regular menus, plus a
lunch special of a Corned Beef Rueben.
For dinner: Corned Beef, Cabbage,
Fingerling Potatoes & Carrots.
Sandbar Restaurant
Lunch will feature Corned Beef and
Potato Soup, and a Corned Beef and
Provolone Wrap Sandwich. Dinner special
will be: New England Boiled Dinner of
Corned Beef, Cabbage, Carrots, Onions,
Turnips and Potatoes.
easter
Sun., March 23
403-4236
Walks take approx. 2 hours.
No reservations required.
Breakfast Buffet:
8:30-11:30am
Dinner: 12-8pm
Lunch Specials &
Dinner Specials
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south beach events
TUESDAY
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
~ Sandbar: Heart
Healthy Specials
~ Sandbar: Heart
Healthy Specials
north beach events
MONDAY
HAPPY HOUR
EVERDAY
4-6pm
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
~ Heart Healthy
Specials
Beach Cafe: 4-8pm
Wings and a
Corona $9
Beach Cafe: 4-8pm
Fajita Wrap and
Margarita $9
HAPPY HOUR
EVERDAY
4-6pm
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
~ Sunset: Twin
Burgers and a
Beer 4-8pm $10
~ Sunset:
Captain’s Plate
4-8pm $10
~ Sunset: Mahi
Fiesta Salad
4-8pm $10
~ Sunset: Wings
and Beer
4-8pm $10
Heart Healthy
Specials
Grouper Platter
$18
~ Piper: Prime Rib
Nite $23
Turkey Dinner and
all the Fixins’ $16
~ BLOODY
MARY BAR
11:30am-4pm
~ BLOODY
MARY BAR
11:30am-4pm
~ LIVE ~
ENTERTAINMENT
Beach Cafe: 4-8pm
Peel & Eat
Shrimp and a
Glass of Wine $9
~ LIVE ~
~ LIVE ~
ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT
SANDBAR MARCH 2008
SANDPIPER MARCH 2008
WINES OF THE MONTH: ITALIAN
DRINK OF THE MONTH: NUTTY IRISHMAN
WINES OF THE MONTH: ITALIAN
DRINK OF THE MONTH: NUTTY IRISHMAN
ST PATTY’S DAY
MON. MARCH 17
EASTER
SUN. MARCH 23
LU/DN
Lu & Dn Specials
Dinner
Lunch & Dinner
Specials
Sandbar Restaurant • 597-2781
Lunch: 11:30am–4pm • Dinner: 5–8:30pm • 7 days per week
Sunset Cafe • 596-4799
Continental Breakfast: 8:30–10:30am
Lunch - 11:30am–4pm
7 days per week
Dinner - 4-8pm Thurs-Sun
South Beach
Store &
Ice Cream Parlor
10am - 5pm
7 days a week!
THUR. MARCH 13
LUNCH BBQ
Lunch
Buffet Only
MON. MARCH 17
ST PATTY’S DAY
LU/DN
Lunch & Dinner
Specials
SUN. MARCH 23
EASTER
12-8
Brunch Buffet
Sandpiper • 592-5722
A la carte Breakfast: Monday - Friday 8:30–10:30am
Breakfast Buffet: served Sat. & Sun. only from 8:30-11:30am
Mon.- Sun. Dining: Lunch 11:30am-4pm; Dinner 5-8:30pm
Everyone must show their member ID or Guest cards at the bar and restaurants.
He knows you’re going on
vacation...he just doesn’t care!
Why? Because when you’re not there, he gets
family care in a loving home that we provide.
Pre-screened Host Families
One Owner’s Pet(s) per Home
• No Cages, No Strangers
in Your Home
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We Care for Your Pets
Just Like You Do.
www.petsareinn.com
Pet Lodging In Pet Loving Private Homes
239-594-2738
Round trip transportation provided by our Pet-Chauffeurs
Dogs and Cats prefer...
Pets Are Inn
Established 1982
Animal Lovers
Do you want the companionship of a pet or does your pet need a playmate?
We are looking for responsible host families to care for pets
while owners are on vacation.
For information, call 239-594-2738.
For franchise information,call 800-248-7387 or 952-944-8298.
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[email protected]
www.pelicanbay.org
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Group Activities
At THE COMMUNITY CENTER
Chess Club
Tuesdays & Fridays 1-4pm
Michel, 596-5925
PBWL Events
Knitters: Thursdays, 9am
Songbirds: Thursdays, 9am
Ladies Bridge
Mondays, 1-4pm
Betsy, 598-3060
Mah Jongg:
Fridays, 12:30pm
Sallie, 514-3310
Mens Bridge
Mondays, 7-9:45pm
Chuck, 514-0234
Bridge:
Tuesdays, 1pm
Gina, 598-3551
Mens Coffee
Tuesdays, 9am
Joe, 597-5670
Bay Widows:
Joyce, 566-1765
Pelican Bay
Duplicate Bridge Club
ACBL sanctioned duplicate
games • Fridays, 12:30pm
Tuesday Evenings, 6:30pm
Book Club:
Shirl, 524-3353
Think Tank/
Conversation
Café:
March 19, 5pm
bridge
lessons
Board
Meetings
Duplicate Bridge
Lessons
Monday, 3:30-5:30pm
March 17, 24, 31
(Events are held at
The Community
Center unless
otherwise noted)
Basic Bridge I
Session Three
Thursday, 1-3pm
March 20 & 27
April 3
Basic Bridge II
Session Two
Thursday
3:30-5:30pm
March 20 & 27
April 3 & 10
You must be a current Pelican Bay member or current guest with proper identification
to participate in the weekly events held at the Community Center.
For more information about these groups and interest in starting a new group,
contact Margaret Evans at 597-8877 ext 101 or email [email protected].
Wildlife of
pelican bay
Now available for
sale at the Commons
Foundation
Board Mtg
Mon., March 24
10am
Pelican Bay
Services
Division
Board Mtg
Wed., April 2
1pm
PBWL Board
Meetings
Thursday,
March 13
Exec. Comm:
9:15am
BOD: 10am
This full color photo book
features the wildlife found in
Pelican Bay. Each of the 51
beautiful photos, of alligators,
bobcat, screech owls, turtles,
otter, and all species of birds
including beach birds, was
taken by tram driver, Tom
Rosing. Show your relatives
and friends the beautiful
animals and birds often seen
on the berm. This book can be
purchased at the Commons
Office for $28. A special box
is available for shipping.
DISCOVER
PJ’S TODAY
Simply the Best Coffee
Wine Bar,
Tapas & Music
FREE Wi-Fi
1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL
(SW Corner of Pine Ridge Rd & Goodlette Rd)
239.435.7570
HOURS: Mon-Th 6am-10pm; Fri 6am-11pm; Sat 7am-11pm; Sun 7am-5pm
www.pelicanbay.org
Pelican Bay Fitness
By Jason Ferrara, Fitness Center Manager
The Outdoor Beach
Fitness program is enjoying
another active season,
thanks to our talented
instructors and eager
participants. While some
classes are full, there
are several that have
open spaces as listed to the
right. Drop-ins have become very popular. It is
important to note that
spaces for classes that are
fully subscribed will only
be given away at the
Beach registrations —
Addresses needed
It is time to turn in the
address where you would
like your 2008-2009 Fitness
Registration packet mailed.
You must turn this in to
receive a packet, as information is not carried
over year to year. Fitness
Attendants have the forms
at their stations.
Indoor fitness
etiquette
The busiest times are
last minute. Please, if
you intend to drop-in to a
class that is full be patient
and work with the system
and attendant.
North Beach
Total Fitness - MWF, 8am;
Bodysculpting - T/TH,
8am; Aerobics I - MWF,
9:30am; Functional Fitness
- MWF, 10:30am; Bodysculpting- SAT, 8am.
South Beach
Aerobics II- T/TH, 8am;
BLT- T/TH, 9am.
Beach Gourmet
It’s hard to believe we are
talking about Easter, and
the month of April already.
Season has flown by! But
we still have some great
events planned for you. A
quick reminder: Easter sold
out fairly quickly, and we
were sad to turn some of
our Members away. Please
make your reservations
early to ensure your seating.
At the end of April, we
will begin planning the
coming year ’s events.
Hopefully, we can get that
posted on the Foundation
website along with our
menus to make your
planning easier. As always,
we welcome any input.
Quick Guide: Mid-March
Special Events at the
Sandpiper: March 17 -
9-11am. We ask all members to sign-in and show
membership card at the
front desk . If you are going
to utilize a piece of cardio
equipment, please sign-in
and respect the 30-min time
limit. If working on the
strength equipment, please
do your set and move to the
next so other members can
work in. We are always
available for questions of
how to properly operate
any of our machines.
Indoor Fitness Classes
are enjoying a healthy
season. Our MWF PiYo
class has developed a solid
following. A hybrid class
combining both Pilates and
Yoga together, this class is
great for those looking to
get the benefits of both
modalities. A Pilates class
has been added on Mondays at 7am. Call us today
to reserve a spot or ask
any further questions —
239-597-8877 ext. 104
By Sheila Varnum and your Restaurant Committee
St. Patty’s Day (Regular
lunch 11:30-4, Dinner
5-8:30); March 23 - Easter
8:30-11:30 breakfast buffet,
12-8 Easter buffet.
Every Saturday and
Sunday (8:30-11:30) Breakfast Buffet
Tuesday night bar special:
Fajita Wrap + Margarita $9
Wednesday night bar
special: Wings + Corona $9
Thursday night bar
special: Peel and Eat shrimp
+ glass of house wine $9
Special
Events
at
Sandbar: March 17 - St.
Patty’s Day (Regular menu
with specials); March 23 Easter (Regular menu with
specials).
Special Events at the
Sunset Café: Every Thursday night - $10 Twin
Burgers and a Beer; Every
Friday night - $10 Captain’s
Plate; Every Saturday night
- $10 Mahi Fiesta Salad;
Every Sunday Night - $10
Wings and a Beer; Every
Saturday and Sunday
(11:30-4) “Make Your
Own” Bloody Mary Bar.
March is Italian month at
all our restaurants. We will
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where our members are served by an experienced staff of
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Find out about the $35,000 golf equity membership
featuring two Arthur Hills Championship courses and the
limited number of New $2,000 Tennis/Social memberships.
Quail Creek Country Club is located a ¼ mile east of
I-75, exit 111 off Immokalee Rd. Call Joan Bilson,
Membership Director, at 254-7418.
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Membership is subject to review and acceptance by the membership committee
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www.pelicanbay.org
Quail Creek Country Club
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Joan Bilson, Membership Director (239)254-7418
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RETIRE AND SLOW DOWN?
NOT AT THE GLENVIEW!
INTRODUCING
Let the Glenview’s staff of advanced-degree professionals assist you
with a full array of therapy and wellness programs designed for each resident.
PREVENTATIVE THERAPY
When illness, accident or injury occurs it
is not the best time to embark on a plan
to safeguard your health and well-being.
At the Glenview, we believe it is better
to maintain your health today through
preventative medicine. Wellness can be
achieved and preserved through regular
visits with our professional Wellness
staff, therapists and on-site physicians.
MIND AND BODY
STRENGTHENED WITH
EXERCISE & DUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS
• Exercise Programs 6 days per week
• Aquacize — zero impact pool exercises
Kelly Coleman, OTR/L, MOT
Masters in Occupational Therapy
University of Florida
Scott Kimmerly, PT, DPT
Doctorate in Physical Therapy
University of Saint Augustine
Amy Owler, OTR/L
Bachelors in Occupational Therapy
Florida Gulf Coast University
Amy Molter, PT, MSPT
Masters in Physical Therapy
University of South Florida
(front L-R) Kelly Coleman & Amy Molter
(back L-R) Amy Owler & Scott Kimmerly
• Pilates — for flexibility and strength
• Sit to be Fit — seated workouts
• Fall Proof! — balance & mobility classes
• Workout facilities — both at the Gym
and in Therapy Rooms
LIVE YOUNGER AT THE GLENVIEW
WITH
• Wellness Clinic and Exam Room with
On-Site Physicians
• Heart Healthy Meals — prepared in
our to-order kitchen overseen by
a registered dietician
• Nutritional Counseling
• Lyceum — Intellectual Seminars to
keep cognitive abilities active
and challenged
• Spiritual Activities
• Bridge Lessons
• Book Discussion Groups
The Glenview at Pelican Bay
100 Glenview Place • Naples, FL 34108
239.591.0011
www.pelicanbay.org
beach gourmet...continued from page 27
feature Italian wines at
$1 off a glass: Quercetto
Chianti Classico (red); and
Banfi Principessa Gavi
(white). Food specials will
include: Lasagna; Saltimbocca; Linguine Vongole;
Spaghetti with Meatballs;
Ravioli; Chicken Cacciatore, and Lobster Risotto. In
honor of St. Patrick’s Day,
the drink of the month will
be “Nutty Irishman” made
with Frangelica and Bush
Mill’s, and then topped off
with cream.
St. Patrick’s Day at the
Sandpiper will feature our
regular menus, plus a lunch
special of a Corned Beef
Rueben for $8. For dinner,
the special will be Corned
Beef, Cabbage, Fingerling
Potatoes and Carrots for $16.
St. Patrick’s Day at
the Sandbar: Lunch will
feature Corned Beef and
Potato Soup for $3, and a
Corned Beef and Provolone
Wrap Sandwich for $8. The
dinner special will be:
New England boiled dinner
of Corned Beef, Cabbage,
Carrots, Onions, Turnips
and Potatoes for $16.
At all restaurants, draft
beers, house wines, and the
drink special will be $1 off.
Irish coffee will be $5.
Easter at the Sandpiper
will feature the breakfast
buffet from 8:30-11:30am at
$13.95. Children under 12
will be half price. Easter
dinner will be served from
12-8pm. Buffet will include:
full salad bar; A hot buffet
featuring Grilled Salmon
with Lobster Newburg
sauce; Blackened Chicken
MY
Breast with Mango Tarragon Sauce; Roast Sirloin
with Wild Mushroom DemiGlace; A carving station
featuring Roast Leg of
Lamb with Mint Jelly;
Roasted Turkey with
Cranberry Sauce; plus a
pasta station with two
Pastas, two Sauces and lots
of toppings. There will be a
dessert station as well. The
price will be $26, and
children under 12 will be
half price. Reservations will
be needed from 5pm on.
Easter at the Sandbar will
feature lunch specials of
Toasted Ham Club with
Swiss, Bacon, Lettuce and
Tomato slices with a special
sauce for $8. The dinner
special will be Braised
Lamb Shanks, Roasted Red
Potatoes, Carrots, Mint
Jelly for $24; or a Roasted
Turkey Dinner with Gravy,
Stuffing, Mashed Potato,
Butternut Squash, and
Cranberry Sauce for $17.
At all restaurants, draft
beers, house wine and the
special Easter drink will
be $1 off.
Events and items
of note for April
April will feature New
Zealand wines. And the
drink of the month will be
a Midori Slice, which is
made with Midori, coconut
rum, and pineapple juice
— all in a cream float.
At the Sandpiper watch
for April news on the
Jamaica Me Crazy buffet
(April 10th); Members BarB-Que lunch (April 18th);
and the Season-Farewell
buffet dinner (April 24th).
WISH LIST
GIFT SHOP
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our outd
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COMMUNITY FORUM - RESIDENTS SPEAK OUT
The horse
before the cart
An incorporation effort is
a major undertaking, both
in terms of cost and in terms
of time spent by staff to
perform the necessary
research to perfect the
legal process required by
Florida Law.
There is, however, a
gorilla in the room that has
a profound affect on any
decision the Community
wishes to make. That gorilla
is whether or not the
County can be persuaded
to change its current policy
not to provide non-potable water to Pelican Bay
in the event we decide
to incorporate.
It seems to me that we
ought not to expend any
Foundation funds to advance the cause of incorporation. Such efforts ought
to be the responsibility of
private groups dedicated
to changing our form of
government.
Further, until such time
as the final determination
At Sandbar watch for
April news on the Clambake
(April 9th) and the Luau/
Pig Roast (April 26th). All
information will be in the
up-coming issue of the Post.
As I mentioned in the last
issue, we have one important problem that we need
your help on. We have received numerous complaints
is made on whether or not
non-potable water will be
made available to our
community, the Foundation ought to stop the
diversion of personnel and
financial resources for
study and research.
I would, however, suggest
that each of us think about
some of the important
considerations relating to
incorporating in the event
the County agrees to provide non-potable water.
• What benefits do we,
as a community, derive
from incorporating that we
do not currently have
under the current County
relationship?
• If one believes that
home rule, self government,
or independence from
County control is paramount, the above question
still applies.
• Home rule or independent government is not
a reason for incorporation;
it is a result of incorporation, and needs to stand
on its own merit.
• Past transgressions of
the County should not
constitute the principal
reason for incorporation.
Dissatisfaction of local
government for a variety
of reasons is a common
feeling among many people
throughout the country.
• What is the proper
organization to sponsor
and spend the necessary
money to achieve the
incorporation objective?
Should the source of
funding be the Foundation, or private groups?
• Is it reasonable to expect a lower cost of government by adding another layer of government
on top of that which we
currently have?
• What is the big rush
to decide the issue prior
to the resolution of the
critical path obstacle of
water availability?
In the meantime we
ought to be concentrating
all of our efforts to defeat
the proposed pier to be
located at the end of
Vanderbilt Beach Road
adjacent to the Ritz.
about the increasingly
frequent use of cell
phones in the restaurants.
Please remember that all
restaurants are designated
as “Quiet Zones” in order to
enhance Members’ dining
enjoyment. We ask that you
put your phones on mute or
vibrate while dining with
us. Thank you for your help
on this sensitive issue. We
really appreciate it!
As always, we look
forward to having you dine
with us, and to receiving
your feedback. We read all
of your comment cards,
and take your feedback and
suggestions to heart.
Well, I’m off to the beach.
See you soon!
~ Doug Esson
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With friends
like that…
At a recent Town Hall
meeting, someone from
the audience, expressing
puzzlement with the whole
idea of incorporation,
asked, “Just what issues do
we have with the county?”
I suspect the person who
asked the question was a
newcomer to the community. Or perhaps had spent
the last five years on Mars.
But let’s take the question
seriously and answer the
question seriously. Here are
a few of the “issues we have
with the county.”
Cap d’ Antibes
Is anyone getting tired of
hearing about this? — tops
every list. The county approved the change in the
site plan “in the dark of
night,” without a public
hearing. The county then
compounded its sins by
refusing to reconsider the
change in site plan, opening
the way for a horrendous
650-foot wide high rise.
Most know the outcome:
The developer was defeated
in court and had to revert to
the original two-tower plan.
Waterside garage
Here the outcome was less
favorable. Ignoring pleas
from residents of nearby
associations, the county
approved a modified site
plan, giving the developer
approval to build a massive
parking garage along West
Boulevard. Every time you
drive past this hulking
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A call for civility
At the January Town Hall
Meeting on incorporation, I
spoke out against the jeering,
hooting, and ad hominem
attacks that a small minority
were inflicting upon the
Pelican Bay community. In
my opinion, there is no place
in civilized discourse for
such tactics.
I now feel required to
speak out again. Some in
monstrosity, think of
Collier County!
Beach access
The county still lusts after
our beach. With growth
continuing to our east —
and more inland residents
who want to get to the
water — there will be increasing pressure to carve a
public path through Pelican
Bay to the Gulf. Eminent
domain has been mentioned
more than once. And just
recently, Commissioner
Halas, in a pique of anger,
asked Bob Naegele, Chairman of the Foundation,
“Why don’t you just give us
your four miles of beach?”
Effluent water
In a purely punitive act, the
county threatened to cut off
the effluent water to Pelican
Bay several years ago when
we were considering annexation to Naples. The
message was clear: “You
annex, you lose your recycled water” — a blow of
undisguised political vengeance. This battle is still
being fought.
Fishing pier
Ah, yes. The latest assault
on your property values is a
fishing pier proposed by the
county to be built at the foot
of Vanderbilt Beach Road
— right next to Pelican Bay!
Not surprisingly, protests by
residents have fallen on
deaf ears. The county is
moving ahead with the pier
despite concerns about
inadequate parking, a
surge of additional traffic,
pier-related crime, and
big-time pollution.
Library branch
Attempts to close our library branch were rebuffed
last year but, we are told,
the county is taking aim
again. What sort of fight
will we have on our hands
this time around?
Those are a few of the
“issues we have with the
county” — a few of the
specific slaps in the face.
What? You say these
aren’t so serious — Cap d’
Antibes, beach access, the
Waterside Garage, recently
water, our library. Nothing
to get excited about.
Perhaps. But the indisputable fact is that Pelican
Bay is a small part of a very
large county (less than 4%
of the population) and will
become an even smaller
part as the county continues to expand.
As a built-out coastal
community, we have little in
common with the rest of the
county. Our interests are
different. Our priorities
are different. Our tax
money goes out, and only a
portion of it comes back.
And, as seen most recently with the fishing pier,
we have virtually no
influence with the Collier
County Commissioners.
Our entreaties are routinely
ignored, our concerns
brushed aside.
So yes, we do have “issue
with the county.” With
friends like that, believe me,
we need no enemies!
our community have
mounted a scurrilous,
mostly anonymous attack
on a candidate for the
Foundation Board, Merlin
Lickhalter. The allegations
made against Merlin are
simply false, or half truths,
and represent the worst in
campaign tactics.
Merlin Lickhalter is a
man of integrity who has
given unstintingly to this
community. He has the
judgment, dedication, and
experience that we need on
the Foundation Board.
If the “Friends of Pelican
Bay” or others have
issues with Merlin’s record,
there is an honorable way to
call those issues to the
attention of our community. The email campaign that has been waged
is beneath us all.
~ Howard Bennett
~ Steve Feldhaus
www.pelicanbay.org
Effluent water —
The currency of
blackmail?
Should Pelican Bay residents have to choose between the right to effluent
water and the right to
responsible, representative
government? Or are we
entitled to both?
The County’s threat to
withhold effluent water
from Pelican Bay is not a
new issue. Nor is Commissioner Halas’s lack of
support for his Pelican Bay
constituents.
For perspective, we need
to consider Pelican BayCollier County history.
Until 1990, we had our
own water treatment plant,
built and paid for by Pelican
Bay as part of the Pelican
Bay Improvement District.
1990 Confiscation. After
a lengthy court fight, the
Pelican Bay water treatment plant and over $1
million in reserves were
confiscated by the County.
As part of the confiscation,
the County committed to
supply all the water that
Pelican Bay could ever use.
2004 County Water Resolution. In January, 2004,
when County staff sensed
the Cap d’Antibes controversy was motivating Pelican
Bay to seriously consider
annexation, they prepared
a resolution stating the
County could refuse to
provide effluent water to
any part of the County that
annexes to the City. This
resolution was reaffirmed by
a 3-2 vote on February 8. Commissioners Halas, Coletta
and Henning supported the
resolution, and Commissioners Coyle and Fiala
were opposed.
In a February 9, 2004
Naples Daily News article
titled, “County, Pelican
Bay spar over water
services”, Commissioner
Coyle cautioned that
Commissioners should not
punish community members wishing to exercise
their rights in a democratic
society. He further mentioned that a heavy and
punitive governing hand is
exactly why some Pelican
Bay residents want to
shed their unincorporated
county affiliation. Coyle’s
comments are as relevant
today as they were four
years ago.
Halas-Style Representation. What about Commissioner Halas’s words and
actions following the passage of the resolution? At a
County sponsored Town
Hall meeting on February 9,
an audience member pointed
out to Halas that the County
had confiscated our water
treatment plant in 1990.
Halas turned to the County
Attorney to ask whether
this was true. Should he
not have known this prior
to his February 8 vote?
Things became even
murkier. In a February 18,
2004, Naples Daily News
artitcle titled, “Pelican Bay
water decision clear as
mud”, Halas explained he
thought the resolution did
not rule out effluent water
from negotiations with
the City and Pelican Bay
should annexation proceed. County Manager
Mudd stated the resolution
did rule out effluent water
from negotiation.
After Halas had the above
facts, as a member of the voting majority on the County
Water Resolution, he could
have brought the issue back
to the table and changed
his vote. But, he didn’t.
Pelican Bay Representation. This brings us to 2008.
We are still talking about
the need for better representation in a County that
February 15, 2008
Dear Sir:
I am frequently asked by friends and acquaintances “For
whom should I vote?” I strongly support and recommend
Mike Coyne, Rich Smolucha and Howard Isaacson and
I hope that you will do the same. I too am a concerned
citizen although not a member of the organized
Concerned Citizens. One item I do share with them, and
in my opinion the most important, is the need to open all
communication media controlled by the Foundation to all
members of Pelican Bay in order to facilitate discourse
including diverse or contending opinions. This openness
is fully supported by Mike, Rich and Howard and is
fundamental to good governance, especially as we
consider incorporation. We need transparency and all sides
deserve to be heard on important issues such as:
• The assessment in general and the exemption of
the commercial members from the special assessment
in particular.
• The support and approval by the Foundation of the
latest plan for the Cap d’Antibes.
In addition to opening up the media, we need to have
at least one community member, known to have questions
about incorporation, actually serving on the Incorporation
Steering Committee. The apparent disregard and
discounting of other thoughtful opinions only serves to
discredit the committee.
Please consider voting for Mike Coyne, Rich Smolucha
and Howard Isaacson.
~ Ted Raia
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Pelican Bay
The Community of
Pelican Bay is one of the
finest in Southwest Florida.
How it became such an
enjoyable place to live is
worth some discussion and
the following will explain
how it is governed and
managed because it is
unique. It will also explain
why this approach has
contributed so much to
making this community
what it is today. There are
two organizations, the
Pelican Bay Services Division and the Pelican Bay
Master Home Owners
Association (called the
Foundation) who together
provide municipal services
and amenities which are
hard to duplicate anywhere.
The community is attractive because roads, parks,
medians, beaches, entrances
and all the things that give
everyone a great feeling
about the appearance
are attended to by an
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has experienced incredible
growth, while Pelican Bay’s
population remains relatively stable. And, the
County’s threat to withhold
effluent water still hangs
over us. It is perhaps the single largest obstacle to exercising our right to self-rule.
Halas-style representation may be adequate for
some people who believe
that unincorporated status
is ideal for now and the
future. But very, very concerned citizens feel unincorporation sets the stage
for a variety of potential
County inroads, as well as
for representation (no
matter who the Commissioner) that does not reflect
the goals of those who live
in Pelican.
~ Libbie Bramson
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under the leadership of
strong supervisors.
The amenities provided
by the Foundation are
second to none. This
organization manages the
beach facilities, the beach
restaurants (3), the tram
service to the beach, the
tennis facilities and the two
community centers. The
new Community Center is
outstanding and will serve
our community for years to
come. It has many rooms
for activities such as art
classes, bridge, exercise
equipment and general
purpose meeting rooms.
In addition, both organizations have a major
environment commitment.
The mangrove forest which
separates the developed
areas from the beach is one
of our most important
assets. The trams provide
access to the beach by
traveling through the forest
which is maintained and
protected by both organizations with strong support from the County.
In addition to the 6,500
residential units, the commercial and artistic presence of the Philharmonic,
Waterside, the Ritz, the
Naples Grand Hotel and
the Marketplace add balance and excitement to
the Community.
Over the last five years
the Services Division has
developed an important
working relationship with
senior County officials, in
particular the District 2
Commissioner, the County
Manager and the Deputy
Manager. The Ordinance
which created the Services
Division was revised and
updated with the support
and concurrence of these
officials. The changes have
given us more local control of our area and
have contributed to improved response time to
emergencies such as hurricanes and safety.
The cost that these two
organizations charge for all
they provide is modest. The
Services Division tax,
which is collected by the
County by including it on
our annual tax bill, averages
about $400 a year. The
Foundation assessment was
$971 for this year, a real
bargain for all the amenities
we enjoy. They also negotiated a very favorable
cable contract which provides us with an attractive cable charge.
The community also has
other organizations such as
the Women’s League and
the Property Owners Association which are not part of
the governance and management of the Community.
The Women’s league is a
large and very active
organization which sponsors many activities and
adds to the enjoyment of
being a Pelican Bay
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resident. Membership in
both of these organizations
is voluntary.
All of this summarizes
what we have and why we
have been so successful
in creating this great
community. What it also
does is raise the question
of why we should even
consider making a dramatic
change like annexation or
incorporation.
The reason these initiatives keep appearing is that
there is a small group of
people who are driven by
their dislike of County
Commissioners and County
senior staff. They are constantly engaging in what I
call “County Bashing”.
They will raise issues which
have occurred 15 or 20
years ago. They will spend
hundreds of thousands of
dollars on issues which they
can fund without asking the
electorate if they want to
fund such an initiative
(example — annexation
and now incorporation).
They continue to create
issues which waste large
sums of money on lawyers,
consultants and community planners that we
don’t need. They use the
Pelican Bay Post to present
their side of the issues
and refuse to publish any
opposing view.
The only way to make
a basic change in Pelican
Bay is to elect people to
the Foundation Board who
have a different set of
goals for the community
and who will not spend
their time bashing the
County officials but will
spend time developing a
productive way of working
with these officials.
They will also refocus on
things which the Concerned Citizens have
identified as the four key
issues needing attention
immediately. These four are
spelled out in Newsletter
#2 which is in the mail
to residents. They deal
with transparency, bylaws,
assessments not explained
properly, and use of the
Pelican Bay Post.
They will redirect the
General Manager of Foundation operations (currently called the President)
away from politics and
on to management. They
will do a much better job of
acquainting the residents
with the financial problems
we face because of the lack
of income from the sale
of homes and condominiums. The community
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Pelican Bay waterways
have is that the right to boating
has been challenged and interfeared (sic) with by Collier
County and the Pelican Bay
Services Division.”
In the last two articles we
have addressed five of the
allegations: a) That we
(PBSD) objected to declaring Pelican Bay waterways as International Navigable Waterways; b) Improper
construction and operation of a drawbridge over
access to Outer Clam Bay;
c) That we opposed the
dredging of Clam Pass;
d) Blaming the PBSD on the
This is the last of a threepart series analyzing allegations of violations of existing Pelican Bay Services
Division (PBSD) permits
issued by the Florida E.P.A.
and the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. These allegations
were raised by residents of
the City of Naples in
September 2005 with a
presentation to the Naples
City Council, at which time
it was stated:
“Seagate is a waterfront community that has not had a
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far down it is visible — and
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creation of an ebb-shoal at
the entrance of Clam Pass;
and e) Improper and insufficient Aids to Navigation
(channel markers).
Today we will analyze the
last three items: f) High
turbidity in Outer Clam
Bay; g) Removal of Flap
Gates at Sea Gate Drive;
and h) Finally, that the
PBSD was responsible for
the die-off of about 60 acres
of sea-grasses.
High turbidity
Turbidity in our waterways
basically means the clarity
of the water which can
By John Domenie, PBSD Board member
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Thus, the required and
desirable deepening of the
pass and the channel
leading to Outer Clam Bay
may actually have brought
more turbidity to the area.
Flap gates
The removal of “flap-gates”
from Seagate Drive is a little
more difficult to understand. Seagate Drive is an
East/West roadway which
links Seagate to Naples Cay.
Before development was
initiated, Outer Clam Bay
and Venetian Lagoon — to
the South — were linked
with a waterway, permitting water to flow back and
forth between the two bays.
When development of the
area was initiated Seagate
Drive was constructed and
the open waterway was
filled in stopping the flow of
water between the two
systems. Years later culverts
were installed re-establishing the flow.
In the late 1990’s studies
indicated that on the flood
cycle water rose faster in
Venetian Bay than in Outer
Clam Bay, and water thus
flowed North into Outer
Clam Bay. As waters ebbed
the cycle reversed. It was
deemed desirable to increase the flow of water
exiting via Clam Pass, and
this resulted with the
installation of “flap-gates”
in the existing culverts
(“Flap-gates” can best be
described as one-way
valves). In theory the water
would then flow into Outer
Clam Bay, and out Clam
Pass. but — this was all
theorized before the major
dredging of Clam Pass and
the channel to Outer Clam
Bay was initiated.
In practice, it turned out
that the water levels in the
two bays rose and fell at
more or less the same rate
and hence the “flap-gates”
failed to perform their
designed function. As a
result — in the presence of
representative(s) of the City
of Naples, the “flap-gates”
were removed.
The PBS&J study indicates
that the water quality in
Venetian Bay is likely to be
poorer than that in Outer
Clam Bay, hence it could —
again, in theory — actually
be desirable to reverse
the “flap-gates” and have
water flow from Outer
Clam Bay into Venetian Bay.
Sea-grasses
The final claim was that due
to actions taken by the
PBSD, 60 acres of seagrasses, which may have
existed in Outer Clam Bay
in 1991, had been destroyed
and reduced to a mere four
or five acres. This allegation
concerned the County
sufficiently and prompted
Commissioner Halas to
support a $40,000 study to
be performed by PBS&J
located in Tampa.
Let me first state that seagrasses are very desirable as
they are considered to be
the nursery for many forms
of aquatic life.
However, by 1994 — a
mere three years later, and
four years before the PBSD
received its ten-year “Restoration and Management
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PBWL hears more about the
proposed incorporation
On February 18, 2008, the
Community Center at
Pelican Bay hosted members of the Pelican Bay
Women’s League (PBWL)
who gathered to hear more
about the proposed incorporation of Pelican Bay.
While not a political organization within Pelican Bay,
nor an organization which
takes a stand on political
issues, the PBWL Executive
Committee felt that such
an informational meeting
would be of service to its
interested members and
chose to provide a forum
where information could be
shared and pointed questions could be answered.
Speakers,
Gerhard
Seblatning, Foundation
Board member, and James
LaRue, Incorporation Consultant, retained by the
Foundation, kindly agreed to
offer their time and energy
to address the League and
make themselves available
By Gloria Eggert
for many really good and
astute questions from the
floor. Attended by interested League members, the
meeting proved to be a very
interesting and respectful
interchange of ideas and
information.
League President, Ronnie
Bellone, was dedicated to
having this meeting achieve
its goal of a greater understanding of incorporation
for all who attended.
Conducted with great
pelican bay waterways...continued from page 35
covered 10 acres. By 1999
— the year of the major
dredging and installation of
the “flap-gates” — it was
estimated that there were
only 5.2 acres of seagrasses. Hence, it would
appear that had there been
a die-off of sea-grasses, it
occurred before the PBSD
received its permit.
But, the PBS&J study
stated that it doubts that 60
acres of sea-grasses ever
existed in Outer Clam Bay,
as that estimate was based
on an aerial survey of the
area — and was not a reliable or trustworthy method
of establishing the presence
of sea-grasses. In fact, the
study states that seagrasses have been under
stress along the west coast
of Florida, and that Outer
Clam Bay’s beds are as
abundant as anywhere else.
It should also be recalled
that some sea-grasses are
ephemeral — meaning they
could be here today and gone
tomorrow. In addition, it is
possible that by increasing the
tidal prism, water levels in
Outer Clam Bay were higher
during the flood stage and
lower during the ebb stage
than before dredging took
place. This great variation
in water depth could also
have a negative effect on
the ability of sea-grasses
establishing themselves.
In conclusion: What makes
Pelican Bay different than
Pelican Marsh, Quail Creek,
the Vineyards or Mediterra?
The answer is simple: our
wonderful 580-acre mangrove and waterway preserve. In 2005, there were
seven allegations of mismanagement against the
PBSD and the County —
which went unnoticed by
the majority of Pelican Bay
residents. The PBSD defended the residents against
these challenges. We are
very proud and protective
of our environment, and
welcome any questions or
suggestions you, the
resident, may have.
Please come to one of
our monthly meetings. We
meet the first Wednesday
of the month, 1pm, at
the Community Center.
Audience participation is
always the first item on the
agenda. Do plan to come
to our next meeting.
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Ronnie Bellone, PBWL President, leads League members
in thanking consultant Jim LaRue and Foundation
member Gerhard Seblatnigg for their informational
presentation on incorporation.
consideration for anyone
who wanted to speak or
had a question, the floor
was open to all. Specific
questions were asked of the
speakers, who were given
the time to not only answer
the question(s), but to
expand on the concept for
the complete understanding of the audience. Everyone’s input was appreciated in creating this atmosphere of complete cooperation in order to achieve
greater comprehension of
the information gathered
on the incorporation process and to help members make a more informed decision.
Here are some of the
topics of concern brought to
the floor by attending members which were addressed
during this forum:
Effluent water
The effluent water question
was the first issue discussed
and it was widely agreed
that there was little reason to
continue the incorporation
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process until the final word
is known. To Mr. LaRue’s
experience, he has not
known of any Florida
county denying potable or
non-potable water to any
entity. Still, an official
resolution is needed and is
expected shortly. In the
meantime, the rest of the
process is being considered
and defined.
“Appendix F: Strengths,
Weaknesses,
Opportunities, and Threats
Summary Report”
This item from the
“Understanding Municipal
Incorporation” document
which was handed out at
the first meeting and
subsequently mailed to all
Pelican Bay owners, was
questioned. The list of 11
items appeared to be all
“Strengths” and it was
asked why there were no
weaknesses or threats listed
as well. It was explained
that the items to be listed
under those categories
will be derived later from
the Feasibility Study and
Pelican Bay owner input if,
and when, the process
moves forward.
If incorporation failed
twice before…
…and annexation failed
once, what has changed
today to make incorporation feasible now? The
prevailing feeling from
the panel was that in the
past 10 years, our level of
equitable representation
has been declining rapidly
and every year that goes by
continues to reduce our
ability to have our needs
addressed. Pelican Bay, with
its high taxes, is a “donor
community” which helps
fund the needs of an evergrowing Collier County, yet
less and less of the revenue
generated here is used
to address our own community’s needs.
Unincorporation
It was noted from the floor
that some entities which
have incorporated, later
choose to unincorporate.
What is the most common
reason for doing so? Mr.
LaRue said that in any of
the cases with which he is
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familiar, these have been
instances of a truly small
group of residents of about
100 or fewer who incorporate for a specific purpose other than to create a
town of equitable representation. In these cases,
there is usually a specific
cause that motivates the
group to take such action,
such as wanting a local
shopping mall. Once the
goal is achieved, the need
is gone and the group
goes back to its original
configuration.
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if we have an
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It was asked if we would
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Foundation if we were being
governed by our own elected
municipal officials. The
answer was that we would
have a clear need for the
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“Just what the doctor ordered...laughter!”
By Gloria Eggert
“It was a four-star
event…No, make that five
stars!” “It was awesome!”
“I haven’t laughed this hard
in years!” “It made my
jaws ache!” “Excellent!!”
“Let’s do this again!”
As you can see from the
comments, the Pelican Bay
Women’s League totally
outdid itself!!! If you
weren’t at the luncheon on
February 19, 2008, at the
Naples Beach Hotel and
Golf Club, you really missed
a good one! League President Ronnie Bellone opened
with a few announcements
and then introduced the
star of the afternoon.
Two hundred twentyeight League members
and guests thrilled to the
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singer extraordinaire,
Jimmy Keys. In an explosion of controlled
chaos, Mr. Keys took over
the room for more than
an hour presenting his
audience with his unique
humor,
wonderfully
hysterical impressions
and just plain great
singing, dancing, piano
and harmonica-playing
talent. He was so much
into his performance that he
often broke himself u p …
To top off the perfect
entertainment, the League
dined on the best of
Naples Beach Hotel’s fare.
From the fresh salad, the
chicken breasts with asparagus and saffron rice, to
the beautifully done and
very tasty fruit tart for
dessert, the afternoon was
wonderful.
A big Thank You goes to
League President Ronnie
Bellone for creating this
entertaining and fun event
for us all.
Joan Miller enjoying
Jimmy Keys’ jokes
w h i c h h a d u s a l l in
stitches! The room was
Rockin’!
Mr. Keys is a totally
delightful one-man show
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borrowed the talents of
many stars. In and out of
wigs, hats, glasses and
costumes, we were treated
to Roy Orbison, Michael
Jackson, Mick Jagger, Joe
Cocker, Ray Charles,
Stevie Wonder, James
Brown, Barry Manilow,
Billy Joel, Elton John and
Rod Stewart. Whew! What
an utterly fabulous way to
spend time with friends.
incorporation, which is on
the minds of many, but for
the mature and respectful
manner in which the issue
was able to be discussed.
All who attended felt
they derived much information from just being
there and listening. Everyone left feeling that this was
time very well spent and
that all questions were
honored and answered.
pbwl hears more...continued from page 37
Community Center, to list
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These were just a few of
the many questions that
were addressed during
a one-hour Q&A. The
members applauded this
event, and took the time to
say so, for not only its
timeliness in addressing
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Unfurnished. 239-514-0327
Annual/Seasonal.
or 203-562-6547
312-848-2443
BARRINGTON CLUB
ST. TROPEZ
3BD/2BA, 1st floor end unit.
PRICED TO SELL
Totally remodeled. New Kitchen,
Furnished 2BD/2BA.
granite, stainless, crown
Western exposure, remodeled
moulding, new tile.
kitchen, hardwood floors.
$529,900.Quality throughout.
Tram at your door step!
651-491-2222
Owner / Agent.
Call Jerry 239-249-9700
BRIDGEWAY VILLA
Rare, 3 bdrm, 3 full baths, all
on one level. 30' pool, large
lanai, lakeview, many extras.
By Appt. Tele: 239-594-1444
THE HERON
Fantastic Gulf Water Views
2BD/3BA, Family Rm,
2485 sq.ft.Granite Kitchen,
New AC, neutral carpet,
painting & backgrounds
2 Units/Floor 239-514-2992
BARRINGTON
2BD/2BA + Den, garage,
internet, 2 lanais next to
pool and waterscape. Lovely
2nd floor unit. Seasonal/
Monthly Rental. Look at
www.imagestogo.net/
7o88Barrington.html.
239-593-6982
BREAKWATER
2BR/2BA, gated, 2 car garage,
elevator, lanai, pool, tennis.
Close to Community Center,
North station, beach
access, walk to tram.
Monthly/Seasonal Rental.
570-674-0829
CHATEAUMERE
Lovely 2BR, den, 3 full bath
condo overlooking 2 swimming
pools, pond and golf course.
Short walk to beach access.
3 mo. min. Call 302-275-6371,
302-463-4683
CONDO FOR SALE BY OWNER
In Pelican Bay! Avalon
Real Estate - For Lease
2BD/2BA, 1st floor with lake
view, garage, turnkey.
10701 GULF SHORE DRIVE
Call Jeff at 773-525-8767
CHATEAUMERE ROYALE
3BR/3BA, all renovated with
or 773-502-0439
Book now-Don’t Wait. 08-09
private balcony leading directly
Season. 3-month minimum.
to beach. $9000 month for
2BR/2BA. Walk to tram.
09 season. All rooms
L’AMBIANCE
Price negotiable.
face beach. 598-9925
3 Bed/2 Bath 2nd floor condo.
Call 716-913-2040. Email:
Professionally decorated
[email protected]
with sophistication, new
2009 RENTAL–THE POINTE
furniture and furnishings.
3BR/den/3BA 2800sf. Newly
Peaceful, sunny
CHATEAUMERE ROYALE
decorator furnished.
waterscape views.
Fantastic 14th floor Gulf
Unobstructed private park
Call 239-593-3823
and Golf Course views.
viewsSteps to pool/fitness.
2BR/2BA, Office/Den.
Seasonal 3mo rental min.
Seasonal, 3 month minimum,
www.VRBO.com #165439
L’AMBIANCE
or long term rental.
614-595-3558
Ground Floor Coach Home,
Call 239-598-5783
2- car garage. Professionally
remodeled, superior craftsman, ANNUAL LEASE-SANCTUARY
classic elegance and luxury. 1st Floor, 2BD/2B, remodeledCRESCENT
Immediate occupancy.
granite, custom cabinets, tile,
Great Condo, Spacious, 2nd
View this beautiful home.
new SS appliances.
Floor, 3BR/2.5BA, Lakeview,
$864,000 239-325-7227
Unfurnished, $2,000/mo.
DHTV, Internet, Steps to Pool,
No Smokers/Pets.
Fitness, Garage, Beach
Call Sarah 682-2205
access, No Smokers/Pets.
LAUREL OAKS
Go to www.VRBO.com #146580.
3BR/2BA 1st floor end unit
518-495-4370
with lake view. Designer –
AVAILABLE-APRIL
Turnkey furnished.
3BR/2BA
Condo
with
Immediate occupancy.
2 sides Gulf Views.
239-591-8423 or 734-674-0483
CRESCENT COACH HOME
617-965-7155
Professionally furnished,
first floor, 3BD/2BA, lanai,
PALMIRA
garage, lakeview, southern
AVALON
Beautiful Turn Key Furnished
exposure, pool, fitness
2Bdrm/2Bath in Gated
Model at The Enclave with
and community amenities.
Community, Ground Floor,
Fabulous Views. 2800 Sq. Ft.,
Seasonal or annual.
Lanai Overlooking Stunning
2BD/2BA/+Den. All Upgrades,
594-7904. email
Lake View, Pool, Tennis,
$549,000. 239-263-0966
[email protected]
Walk to Tram, Community
Center. Seasonal.
770-410-0035
SHOWS LIKE A MODEL
GLENCOVE
Contemporary Furnished 90K
2BR/2BA + Lanai, New
in New UpGrades. Barrington
Furnishings, Seasonal or Annual,
AVALON
Club. 2bd/den/1st fl. Wood
Immediate Occupancy,
Ground Floor, 2B/2B, Close
flooring, granite, venitian
239-770-1801
to Pool, Community Center,
plaster, crown/base mouldings,
Tram, Seasonal 2-3 month
Quality Craftsmanship 599K.
minimum. 631-754-1182
239-592-9831
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MONTENERO IN PELICAN BAY
$2,695,000 Turnkey Furnished
This elegant and exquisite 16th floor condo
is a beauty with panoramic views of Gulf
and spectacular sunsets. Enjoy 3BR/3BA +
family room, 2870 sq. ft., beautiful
upgrades & more. www.imagestogo.net/montenero1602/index.htm
$2,649,000
Knockout gorgeous condo with breathtaking views, 3BR/3-1/2 BA + den/4th BR
+ family room/great room, gourmet kitchen
w/island, 3400 sq. ft. under air, 46 ft lanai,
hurricane shutters, 2 pkg spaces & more.
www.imagestogo.net/montenero708/index.htm
7575Pelican Bay Blvd. #1102
$2,495,000
This exquisite 02 unit has panoramic views
of the Gulf, 2870 sq. ft. under air, 3BR/3BA
+ family room, marble flooring, hurricane
shutters, 2 pkg spaces and 24/7 front desk.
www.imagestogo.net/montenero1102/index.htm
TERRABELLA IN PELICAN MARSH
9163 Torrefino CT. - $2,295,000
Absolutely stunning custom detached villa
that rivals none, over 4200 sq. ft. under air,
3BR + Den + Family Room 3½ BA + 3 car
garage, equisite faux finishes throughout,
special attention to detail in every room,
incredible tropical pool/spa area w/fountains, mature plantings & built
in 2006. www.imagestogo.net/9163torrefino/index.htm
Offered $1,450,000
Charming 3BR/2-1/2BA + family room
condo with 2675 sq. ft.. Enjoy tropical
views with neutral decor, beautiful Siematic
cabinetry throughout, granite counter tops,
marble master bath, 24/7 front desk, media room, fitness and more.
www.imagestogo.net/montenero205.html
WORLD TENNIS CENTER
3585 Corinthian Way - $429,900
Beautiful courtyard pool home 3BR/3BA
1980 sq ft. has upgrades in every room,
granite in kitchen, stainless appliances
hardwood floors, crown moldings, heated
pool w/waterfall, cabana/3 rd BR w/
hardwood floors, pavered pool area & driveway. INCREDIBLE PRICE!
www.imagestogo.net/3585corinthian/index.htm
ARIELLE IN PELICAN MARSH
2165 Arielle Dr. #1605
Offered $399,500
Enjoy this charming 2nd floor Osprey floor
plan that is bright and sunny, meticulous,
beautifully decorated and has a lovely lake
view, 1845 sq ft 3BR/3BA, neutral décor
and attached garage. www.imagestogo.net/2165arielle1605/index.htm
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For Sale
GLENCOVE
2BR/2BA furnished plus
Murphy bed. 1st Floor –
no steps facing quiet courtyard.
Seasonal or annual.
616-299-4118
PEBBLE CREEK
Nicely furnished 2/2 +
Den + Garage, Lake view,
across from Tram.
Avail. Jan, Feb,
March $3000/mo.
239-821-6160 or
[email protected]
ST. NICOLE
14th floor. Corner Gulf views.
3BR/2BA, exercise room,
pool, tram/walk to beach,
Waterside Shops. Monthly,
seasonal, annual.
617-965-7155
TWO LOVELY CONDOS
San Marino- Furnished,
2BR/2CAR. Seasonal or annual
Pelican Marsh-Les Chateau.
3BR/2CAR. Golf view.
$2200 annual.
248-672-3386
2002 MERCEDES E320
AWD 7 passenger station
wagon. Silver Metallic
w/tan interior. Mint condition.
56,000 miles, $21,900.
Call 597-3022
PEBBLE CREEK
Seasonal-furnished,
pool view, first floor,
garage, 2BR condo. Pools,
sauna, fitness room,
tram to beach. 631-751-8219
or [email protected]
ST NICOLE
Gulf Bay View. 2 Bedroom
plus Den. King, Queen, Twins.
Professionally decorated.
High Speed. Guest Suites,
Exercise Room, Pool, Spa.
Call now
239-269-1500
VALENCIA
Furnished 2BD/2BA, 1660 sf
looking over golf course, close
to beach trams, secure lobby.
Available to rent April 15.
Pictures/Info.
call Sarah 682-2205
ST. NICOLE
Lovely, freshly painted
18th floor. 2BR with
unsurpassed Gulf views
and gated in a wonderful
building. Please call
607-283-9704
VANDERBILT BAY
Awesome Bay View. Block
to Beach-Ritz. Private Boat
Dock & Fishing Pier. Gated
3BR/2BA.New Furnishings.
Call 716-913-2040. Email:
[email protected]
INTERLACHEN
3rd floor, 2BD/2BA+Glassed
Lanai. Lake views, across from
tram. Beautifully renovated
and furnished. 9ft ceilings,
huge rooms. $4500/mo
(3 months @ $4,250/mo).
www.VRBO.com/63607
781-710-4955
INTERLACHEN/ST. SIMONE
Jan or April at reduced rates.
All new summer ’06.
2bdrm/2bath plus den.
239-597-9336
[email protected]
LAUREL OAKS
2 BD/2BA across from pool.
Lovely unit on 2nd Floor.
Seasonal Rental.
Rose Mary Everett
Owner/Agent.
239-272-7790
LAUREL OAKS
First floor 2BR professionally
decorated, two lanais,
32 inch flat screen,
DVD, internet, garden view,
bike to beach.
203-281-4711
PARK SHORE HOME
+2300 sf, 3BR/2BA/GR/LR,
garage, pool. Beautifully
remodeled, furnished,
private beach access,
close to Venetian Village,
$7K/mo seasonal,
$3K/mo annual.
614-595-3558
PELICAN WOODS
Spacious 3BR house with
private pool, large lanai,
beautiful landscaping.
Short walk to Phil & Waterside
Shops. Available immediately.
Seasonal/Monthly.
847-987-5068.
[email protected]
ST. LAURENT
Beautifully renovated
upper floor, southwest corner
3BD/ 2.5BA unit, thru views.
HD TV, high speed internet.
Fully furnished. $11000.00/mo.
3 mo. min. Off season rate
$8000.00/mo. [email protected]
865-414-3662
ST. LUCIA 12TH FLOOR
2BR (1 king, 1 twin),
2BA+den, Gulf views,
newly tiled, fully furnished.
Seasonal/annual lease.
514-917-9661/email
dominiquebellemare@
hotmail.com
ST. MAARTEN
Beautifully decorated,
2BR/2BA/lanai, 12th floor.
Spectacular view. Tram at
your feet or walk to beach.
New gym, sauna & pool.
703-579-1001/
[email protected].
ST. NICOLE
Wonderful 3/2 condo with
beautiful view of landscaped
pool. Professionally decorated,
fully furnished. 25-yard walk
to Tram. $5,500/mo.
615-554-8180
ST. RAPHAEL
Brand new and newly
professionally furnished
2BR/2BA Condo on first floor
with private yard and
private pool. Walk to Gulf.
Annual/seasonal.
732-892-2838
STONEBRIDGE
2BR/2BA 1st Floor condo
overlooking 14th Green;
Gated; Pools; Tennis, Golf;
Fitness Club; Superb Dining
Room; Furnished; large unit.
Seasonal/Annual
312-848-2443
WILLOWOOD
Annual or Seasonal.
Reasonable. Long term lease
beginning April 1. Unfurnished
or furnished, 1st floor 2-3
bedrooms 2 baths, glassed
in lanai. No stairs.
630-267-6108
For Sale
1985 MERCEDES 380SL
Gold, mint condition, AC, new
convt top, 87,600mi. $13,900.
Call 239-514-1198
1986 MERCEDES 560SL
Convertible; 110k mi;
single owner; very good
condition; metallic champagne;
dark brown leather interior;
fully equipped; $13,500;
239-592-7321
STAR TRAC TREADMILL
Model TR901. Due to illness,
must sell. $300.
Call 591-8135 after 5:30
Wanted
WANTED
Self-motivated,
office-experienced,
year-round Pelican Bay
resident, computer skills,
internet familiarity, flexible
hours, competitive salary.
Submit resume to PBPOA,
#600, 801 Laurel Oak Dr.,
Naples, FL 34108
WANTED TO BUY
3BR/2BA Condo with gulf view.
Prefer Unit needing remodeling.
Must have gulf view.
Call 239-597-5225 or
617-875-3617
WANTED TO LEASE
3BR/2BA Condo for 3 months.
Jan, Feb, March 09. Will
consider part of April.
Must have gulf view.
Call 239-597-5225 or
617-875-3617
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A gorgeous penthouse in
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just steps from secured
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Rarely available, magnificent
22nd floor “through” residence
with spacious floorplan. Views
over Pelican Bay Golf Club
and fantastic double-water
Gulf view to the west plus a
view of the city to the south.
Very clean, neutral decor,
great condition, and turnkey
turnished. $1,195,000
Phyllis O’Donnell/Patrick O’Donnell | 269-6161
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Adrienne Kubiak Young | 825-5369
Jean Tarkenton | 595-0544
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PELICAN BAY - BREAKWATER #203
Picturesque southern lake
views, immaculate condition,
den/office and glass enclosed
and air-conditioned lanai,
2-car garage, plus the
numerous amenities, make
this 2 bedroom plus den
condominium a lifestyle that
is sure to please. $749,000
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Vibrant sunny southeastern
views across the Pelican
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highlight this meticulous
3 bedroom condominium.
Wonderful layout and high
ceilings make this residence
seem endlessly spacious.
Wonderful location.
$699,000
Light, bright 3 bedroom, 2.5
bath end residence with great
SE exposure over the lake.
Turnkey furnished. All white
backgrounds, white ceramic
tile and white walls. Open
floor plan, 1,831 sq. ft. under
air. Oversized 2-car garage.
Electric storm shuttered lanai.
$744,000
A great location with
peaceful views of the lake
and fountain. Sunny 2
bedroom corner residence,
convenient first floor.
Fresh carpet and paint,
new refrigerator. Close to
boardwalk. Two private beach
pavilions with restaurants.
$429,000
Ruth Trettis | 434-2424
Sharon Kiptyk /Jane Darling | 290-3112
Angela Allen | 825-8494
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Mary & Jamey Halpin | 269-3005
Philip Mareschal | 269-6033
PELICAN BAY - INTERLACHEN #333
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Elegant 3 bedroom, 2 bath
coach home just 1 mile from
the beach and only steps to
the pool! Large hurricane
proof glass-enclosed lanai.
Tray ceiling in dining room,
18” tile throughout living
area, and prep island, builtin desk and bay window in
the kitchen. $810,000
Rare opportunity to enjoy the
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at entry level price! This
comfortable property features 9 foot ceilings, walk-in
closets, spacious screened
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expansive 2 bedroom + den
3 bath corner residence.
Lives like a villa in the sky
with numerous updates
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True resort living at St. Raphael with
incredible amenities: magnificent
pool, private tennis courts, fabulous
health club-fitness center, billiards,
salon, and 4 guest suites. One of
the newest luxury towers with 9’
ceilings, high impact glass in the
best location. Short walk to beach
club The Sandpiper.
#207 - $1,100,000
#708 - $1,060,000 | #202 - $849,900
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Pelican Bay Community Center
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Located in a private enclave in
the heart of Pelican Bay. Both
residences beautifully updated.
#C-25 - $1,250,000
#1712-$899,000
Karen Coney Coplin | 261-1235
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Unsurpassed building
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#1806 - $3,195,000
#1703 - $2,950,000
An exceptional corner
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private elevator, sunny private
pool and expansive gardens.
Neutral finishes inside,
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Pet friendly. $1,325,000
Enjoy commanding coastal
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penthouse with four bedrooms, two of which are
master suites with one on
first floor. Upper and lower
balconies offer some of the
finest penthouse views in all
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Spectacular lakeside residence
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gourmet kitchen, executive
office/library, private guest
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large pool and spa. A Christie’s
Great Estates Property.
$5,250,000.
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Mary Johnson | 250-5732
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