WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014




TODAY IN THE BAY
OFFICIAL E-NEWSLETTER OF THE PELICAN BAY FOUNDATION, INC.
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NORTH BEACH RENOVATION & PBSD NORTH BERM RESTORATION PROJECT: BERM SECTION CLOSED BEGINNING MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014
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The North Beach renovation project is moving along well during the summer months, as the exterior trusses are being constructed and erected to house the outside portion of the north beach restaurant.  As North Beach construction continues its scheduled activities, the Pelican Bay Services Division has provided the following details pertaining to the scheduled north berm restoration project to inform the Pelican Bay community. 

 

WHAT IS HAPPENING?

The Pelican Bay Services Division will begin their north berm restoration project this summer.

 

WHEN IS THE PROJECT STARTING?

Monday, July 28, 2014

 

HOW LONG IS THE PROJECT?

The Pelican Bay Services Division is projecting that the restoration will reach its completion in or around a 90-day time frame.

 

WHAT WILL BE CLOSED?

At this time, the PBSD will be starting the north berm project by mobilizing from the North Parking Lot, and working down the berm from Tram Station #8 to Tram Station #6 (Beachwalk) These two access points will be closed and gated.  There will be no bicycle/pedestrian access.

 

WILL THERE BE BACK GATE ACCESS FROM THE ASSOCIATIONS ALONG THE DESIGNATED STRETCH?

No.  As previously stated, there will be no bicycle/pedestrian access.  This includes back gate access from the following associations:  St. Raphael, Coronado, Marbella, Claridge and Montenero.

 

WILL THERE BE TRAM SERVICE FROM STATION #5 (Sandpiper Parking Lot) to STATION #4 (Commons)?

Yes, but temporarily.  The PBSD will communicate more scheduled details as they are further into the project. 

 

HOW DOES THIS PROJECT AFFECT THE CURRENT NORTH BEACH RENOVATION?

All contractors involved are working concurrently and amicably to not impede with scheduled activities for both projects.  There will be access made for construction materials and workers to pass through on a daily basis.
 
 
UPDATED NORTH BEACH CLOSURE MAP EFFECTIVE 7/28/14

Continue to visit the image gallery under "North Beach Renovations" for visual updates every week.  Please ensure that you are logged in to the website in order to view the North Beach pictures.

 

As always, progress reports will be made available as new information is obtained and disseminated through various communication channels. 

 
Note: You must be logged on to pelicanbay.org to access most links
 
 
For more information, click on meeting links below: 
MEMBERS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND


N.B. No scheduled Pelican Bay Board of Directors Meeting in July


AUGUST 6:
 1PMCommunity Center
AUGUST 22:
Board of Directors Meeting8:30AMCommunity Center
"WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS"
Lightning on Beach
It has been reported in local news this week that there was a recent death and major injuries caused by lightning strikes at Fort Myers Beach.   
The National Weather Service reports that there is little one can do to substantially reduce the risk if outside in a thunderstorm.  The only completely safe action is to get inside a safe building or vehicle.  
 
Although "ThorGuard" is a safeguard measure that uses its technology to predict lightning in the Pelican Bay vicinity, it is only good when "personal responsibility is used as the best defense".  After hearing the first 15-second horn signaling that lightning is on its way, members, guests and staff are given 10 minutes to board the trams and leave the premises. After 10 minutes, all trams will be shutdown until three short horn blasts signal the all clear. Please exercise personal caution. The Foundation staff will not advise you on your decision to seek shelter or not.
 
The NOAA provides lightning safety tips to inform the community of what to do when lightning and thunderstorms are present:
 
If you're outside and hear thunder, the only way to significantly reduce your risk of becoming a lightning casualty is to get inside a substantial building or hard topped metal vehicle as fast as you can. In addition, you should avoid the following situations which could increase your risk of becoming a lightning casualty. Remember - there is no substitute for getting to a safe place.
  • Avoid open areas. Don't be the tallest object in the area.
  • Stay away from isolated tall trees, towers or utility poles. Lightning tends to strike the taller objects in an area.
  • Stay away from metal conductors such as wires or  fences. Metal does not attract lightning, but lightning can travel long distances through it.

For more information on Lightning Safety from the National Weather Service of the NOAA, please visit www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov.

SUMMIT BROADBAND UPDATE
Since early this year, Summit Broadband has been working to contact every Pelican Bay resident to determine whether or not they will make the switch to Summit. To date, the team has been unable reach approximately 725 residents.  If you have not been in contact with a Summit representative, regardless of whether or not you intend to use Summit's services, please contact them as soon as possible, by phone at (239) 529-1500 or by email at PelicanBay@Summit-Broadband.com.

 

In addition to reaching out to this group of residents, the Summit Broadband team is working to complete conduit installations at single family homes in Pelican Bay.  The team has also scheduled more than 1,360 in-home installation appointments, which will begin (as previously reported) in August.

 

As a Reminder:

Residents who have an email address tied to a current service provider should switch their email address prior to the date of installation. Those who have opted to use Summit's phone service should not cancel their current phone service (or enable vacation mode) as Summit will be unable to forward an inactive number during installations.

 

Questions? Call the Summit Pelican Bay hotline (239) 529-1500. 
CHECK CROTONS FOR SCALES

Courtesy of Doug Caldwell, Ph.D., U.F. Commercial Landscape Horticulture Extension, Collier County

 

Be sure to check your crotons closely for scale insects. These suckers don't look like other insects. They don't move and their legs & antennae are hidden underneath a waxy shell while they are sucking the life out of your plants - eventually killing them.

They look like bumps and are often confused with buds. These are the female scales.  The males congregate on the underside of croton leaves and look like hordes of smaller white bumps. This soft scale prefers Crotons, Firebush and Gumbo limbo, plus about 70 other plant species.

Help is on the Way: A Blue Lady Beetle & Her Larvae
Nature keeps things in balance. As a population of a pest rises, so does the quantity of natural enemies that can control it. So far the "attack bugs" have not slowed it down.

But, there is one lady beetle which is helping suppress it. And it is NOT the normal red, but a pale blue. The Globe-marked Lady Beetle Azyza orbigera.  Also, don't be confused by the larvae of this lady beetle, as they look like mealybugs!

One reason not to spray your crotons with an insecticide is that you will kill this helper at the same time.  Go for a systemic product instead. Used as a soil drench, the product will be absorbed by the plant and only kill insects that are sucking on it.  

Watch Doug Caldwell's video to learn more about adding colorful crotons to your landscape.
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RESTAURANT HAPPENINGS

 

ENJOY LUNCH AT THE SANDBAR

Stop by the Sandbar and enjoy a refreshing lunch as a part of your beach and shopping experience. Daily lunch specials are offered and lunch hours are from 11:30am to 4:00pm daily.

 

HAPPY HOUR

Happy Hour is now available at both the Sunset Cafe from 4-6PM, and the Sandbar from 5-6PM. Happy Hour includes $4 drafts, house wines and well drinks.

 

 

SAVE THE DATE

Labor Day BBQ - Monday, September 1st 11:30AM to 8PM

Entertainment provided by Omar Baker Duo from 2-7PM

 


Visit pelicanbay.org and view our menus at the Sandbar.
 
Please remember that shoes, cover-ups and member cards are required for service at restaurants and retail venues.  Please also note that Pelican Bay is a smoke-free campus. 
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