"Splash!"

Nautilus Pools Newsletter

JUNE 2014

Featured Pool...

This pool features an interesting contemporary design. The rectangular shape allows for clear swim space as the steps do not impede on the swim area. Even the spa (with a poolside disappearing edge ) was set off to the side to mimic the step entry. Reclaimed Chicago brick was used as coping while White Pearl Pebble Tec covers the interior. (Deck by others)

Pete Coccaro

Pool Safety!

Nothing Replaces Adult Supervision!

It's Red Cross National Swim Safety Month and I'd like to go over some of the products that are available to safeguard your pool, children and guests. According to federal law existing pools built before 2004 are exempt from the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act but new pools built after 2004 are mandated to follow the rules for equipping home pools with safety features such as:

1. Baby Safety Fences
2. Alarms on doors and windows leading to the pool area
3. Safety covers
4. Pools detached from the home have to have fencing on all sides.

For more detailed information and actual description of the law please go to Florida Code. The Red Cross also has a great website page dedicated to Swim Safety.

Even though the Pool Safety Act is mandated for pools built after 2004, please realize that EVERY pool should be secured no matter when it was installed.Your pool is a great addition to your home and will offer many hours of fun and healthy exercise if you take the time to make it safe, too.

Sincerely,

Pete Coccaro

Owner Nautilus Pools

President Florida Swimming Pool Association

Have You Signed Up for Our

25th Anniversary Contest?

Our next drawing is August 30

and the prize is...

a 10' Round Offset Umbrella

great to create a shaded area on your deck or lawn

Just download the Contest Registration Form and send it in to our office and we'll put your name in the "pool" (pun intended).

Good Luck! And thanks for all your support!

Outdoor Upgrades for Under $75

Add Bold Color

Paint your garden gate a vivid color. Red makes a bold contrast against green leaves and grass.

Open Up a Small Space

Hang a mirror on a patio wall to give a small space a more expansive feel. It'll appear as if you were looking through a window to another outdoor room. Choose a mirror with a weather-resistant resin frame, and seal its inner edges with silicone caulk to prevent water from seeping behind the glass.

Light Up Your Deck

Run rope lights under your bottom deck rail for atmospheric night lighting.

For more great ideas go to This Old House

Want to Earn $200?

Check out our Referral Program

Realtors - Clients need a new pool at that resale you're showing?

Everyone...do you have friends, neighbors, relatives that are thinking about a new pool or remodeling their existing pool?

These are the referrals we would love to have! And we're willing to pay $200 for them...

call us at 941-624-5744

and we'll be happy to explain our referral program.

In This Issue

25th Anniversary Contest

Outdoor Upgrades Under $75

Red Cross Mobile Apps

Why Build a Nautilus Pool?

Hire ONLY Licensed Contractors

Proud Member of...

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES

Mobile Apps on
The Red Cross website

There are a variety of mobile apps on the Red Cross website.

From First Aid to Hurricane to Pet First Aid and lots of other emergency info apps...there is even a Mobile Swim App for your phone or tablet to track progress goals for your kids (or your) swimming lessons and other water safety and drowning prevention information.

Definitely worth the visit!

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Vote For Us!

Charlotte Sun

Reader's Choice Awards
(ballots in the Sunday 6/22 edition)

There's Still Time!

Mail or Deliver Your Ballots
to Charlotte Sun by
5pm Monday, July7

BALLOT # 588
CATEGORY - Pool Construction

Hire Only Licensed Contractors

PUBLIC NOTICE WARNING:

Homeowners Face Penalties For Hiring Unlicensed or under licensed Contractors. According to Florida Law, consumers who knowingly hire unlicensed construction contractors could face a fine of up to $5,000.00.

Chapter 455.228

Here are some links to help you make an educated decision when choosing a Builder, Remodeler or Contractor.

What a Handyman Can and Can NOT do.

Checklist for Finding and Hiring a Builder or Remodeler.

Verify your contractor's

State of Florida license.

Verify your contractor's

Charlotte County license or

Certificate of Competency.

Charlotte County's Building Construction Services department.

NOTE: Check both County and City Government Agencies for specifics on rules for your location.

A Charlotte County or Punta Gorda BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT is NOT a License to perform construction work.

Nautilus Pools is a Proud Member of

FOR YOUR BACKYARD PARADISE



- Locally Owned/Operated since 1989 by the Coccaro family

- Successfully completed over 2300 pool projects

- Local Showroom, Office and Knowledgeable Staff

- Serving SW FL -

Charlotte, City of Punta Gorda, DeSoto, Arcadia, Lee, Cape Coral, Boca Grande, Sarasota and City of North Port



- Award Winning Designs -

9 International Awards and 12 State Design Awards

- Voted"Best Charlotte County Pool Contractor" 5 years



- New Construction or Remodeling Existing Pools -

Residential or Commercial - Concrete Pools & Spas - Heating Systems, Beach Entries, Water Features,

Infinity Edges, Salt Chlorination & Screen Enclosures



- Repairs & Warranty Work -

include but not limited to: Changing Drain Covers, Loose Tile Repairs, Solar Units, Pool Pumps, Filters,

Automatic Equipment

Call us for an appointment...

941-624-5744

For Great Pool Ideas and Product information

Visit Our Website

www.NautilusPoolsUSA.com

License # CPC053897 SCC056684

Splash! newsletter published by Design Solutions of Charlotte County, Inc