TODAY IN THE BAY

OFFICIAL E-NEWSLETTER OF THE PELICAN BAY FOUNDATION, INC.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014

NORTH BEACH RENOVATION UPDATE

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This week, the North Beach renovation's construction efforts are focused on the bar area to include electrical work. Drywall is being put up, and painting, sprinkler, electrical and plumbing systems are ongoing projects. The renovation still remains on schedule and is projected to be completed mid-December.

Please visit the North Beach renovation page for updated information to include previous "Today in the Bay" articles, weekly picture updates, design renderings and plans.

Please note that shuttle bus service will be available
on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning Friday, October 31st through Sunday, November 2nd, from 11AM to 6PM and will continue to run on a 3-day weekend schedule until further notice. The shuttle bus will be picking up members and guests from Station 4 (Commons), Station 5 (Sandpiper Parking Lot), Station 6 (Beachwalk) and Station 8 (North Parking Lot).

As a reminder, access points to the north berm will be closed until completion of the north beach renovation and north berm restoration project. For more detailed information on the north berm restoration project, please contact the local Pelican Bay Services Division at 239.597.1749 or by email at office@pelicanbayservicesdivision.net.

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9.26.14 Board Actions

COMMITTEE POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

Facilities Committee

Member Policies and Relations (MP&R)

Pelican Bay Services Division Board

MEETING CALENDAR:

For more information, click on meeting links below:

MEMBERS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

OCTOBER 9:	PBPOA Board Meeting	2PM	Community Center
OCTOBER 15:	Audit & Budget Committee	1PM	Community Center
OCTOBER 16:	PBSD Landscape & Water Management Committee	1PM	Community Center
OCTOBER 21:	Strategic Planning Committee	1PM	Community Center
OCTOBER 22:	Facilities Committee	12PM	Community Center
OCTOBER 22:	Mangrove Action Group	1:30PM	Community Center
OCTOBER 24:	Board of Directors Meeting	8:30AM	Community Center
OCTOBER 27:	Elections Committee	10AM	Community Center
OCTOBER 28:	PBSD Clam Bay Committee	1PM	Community Center
OCTOBER 28:	Board of Directors Workshop	2PM	Community Center
OCTOBER 29:	Member Policies & Relations Committee	1:30PM	Commons
OCTOBER 30:	PBSD Safety Committee	1PM	Community Center

PBSD NOTICE: REPAVING OF PELICAN BAY BLVD.

The following information is provided by the PBSD Safety Committee:

Collier County will begin a 1.5 million dollar repaving project of Pelican Bay Blvd. with an intended start date of Monday, October 13, 2014.

Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Repaving is scheduled to end November 21, 2015
The project will start at the southern end on the inside lane and move northward; the repaving will then proceed southward. One lane will be done to completion at a time.
Car carriers will not be allowed to park/stand on Pelican Bay Blvd. during this project. Please make alternative arrangements to pick up your car elsewhere.

For further inquiries, members are encouraged to reach the Pelican Bay Services Division at 239.597.1749.

PBSD SAFETY COMMITTEE NEWS: BIKE LANE UPDATE

Courtesy of the Pelican Bay Services Division

The PBSD Board addressed
the issue of bicycle/pedestrian and vehicle safety at its most recent meetings on 09/3/14 and 10/2/14.

The Board recommended to Collier County that both Pelican Bay Blvd. and Gulf Park Dr. have "sharrow" lane markings placed on the outside lanes after Pelican Bay Blvd. is repaved in October and November. The travel lane dimensions of both roads will remain 12 feet wide. "Yield to Pedestrians" in crosswalk signs will replace the current "Stop for Pedestrians" signs.

What are SHARROWS? Sharrows or shared lane markings are bicycle symbols that are carefully placed on a travel lane to guide bicycles to the best place to ride on the road and to remind drivers to share the road with cyclists.

Sharrows do not designate a particular part of the road for the exclusive use of bicyclists. They simply guide the bicyclists to the best place to ride.

The addition of the "sharrow" markings will alert motor vehicles that bicycles maybe encountered in the lane and to share the lane with them.

Motorists, by State Law, must allow 3 feet between themselves and any bicycle they are passing. The best way to obey this State Law is to move to the inside lane when passing a bicycle.

These lane markings and laws protect bicyclists on our roads and!
remind motorists of their legal responsibility to allow 3 feet when passing a cyclist and to allow bicyclists to use the full lane of our 12 foot travel lanes when safety makes it necessary.

Cyclists should ride to the right over the sharrows to maximize safety.

SUMMIT BROADBAND UPDATE

It's been roughly one month since Summit began in-home installations. Summit Broadband continues to make headway throughout the community. While Summit has completed close to 500 installations,the overall process has fallen far short of expectations. Though the majority of residents' experiences have been favorable, others are reporting that Summit's service has been completely unacceptable, with missed appointments, delays, technical difficulties and, as a result, multiple reschedulings. The Foundation has taken a very proactive position with Summit and is aggressively working to resolve the issues.

Since the onset of the transition, the Foundation has continuously held Summit Broadband accountable for its delays and the inconveniences they have caused, and has negotiated credits for those experiencing issues with or delays in service. The Foundation also continues to pursue member feedback and take action as a result of that input. Therefore, it is imperative that members continue to share feedback regarding installations, service and overall experience.

To help, the Foundation maintains connect@pelicanbay.org. In addition, it has also welcomed a new representative, Barbara Johnston, to assist with Summit post-installation matters specifically. She can be reached at bjohnston@pelicanbay.org.

The Foundation will remain vigilant of Summit's progress, demanding (and expecting) improvements in the upcoming weeks.

(Correction from last week: Summit's Pelican Bay dedicated number is 239-529-1500.)

SAVE THE DATE: CUP OF HEALTH

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED HEADLINES

COMMUNITY

NUTRITION

GIFT OF HEALTH

FITNESS & WELLNESS

TENNIS

MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS

JOIN THE PBPOA

MEN'S COFFEE

RESTAURANT HAPPENINGS

Don't forget to make reservations for dinner this Halloween season by calling 239.597.2781.

The Sandbar is having their Season Kick-off and Halloween Party on Friday, October 31st.

Prizes will be awarded for best costume and the kids can enjoy pumpkin decorating between 5-7PM. Also, join us for a fun Halloween menu as we are entertained by The Shindigs Band from 5-8PM.

Weekly entertainment will continue throughout the month of November at the Sandbar. Stay tuned for the Post's detailed lineup of entertainment.

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.

UPDATE EMAIL ADDRESS

If you have changed your email address as of late, please remember to update your information with the Foundation. You can replay to this e-newsletter or use the Contact Form on the website.

Also, tennis players should remember to update their information in Chelsea, and for Pelican Bay website users, you can update your email address by clicking "My Information."