TODAY IN THE BAY

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

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014

NORTH BERM ACCESS & RENOVATION UPDATE FAQs

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IS THERE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE ALONG PELICAN BAY BOULEVARD?

Due to construction on Pelican Bay Boulevard during Collier County's repaving project there will be no shuttle bus service. However, the Foundation will be providing alternative tram service along the north berm - Station 4 (Commons) to Station 8 (North Parking Lot).

WHEN DOES TRAM SERVICE START ALONG THE NORTH BERM?

Tram service will begin on Friday,October 31, 2014 and will run daily from 11AM to 6PM.

WILL THERE BE ACCESS TO THE NORTH BEACH?

Areas in and around the construction of Marker 36 are still considered hazardous areas. There will be no boardwalk access or pedestrian access between Station 5 and Station 6 until the completion of the new restaurant. Therefore, there will also be no access to the north beach.

ARE THERE SECTIONS OF THE NORTH BERM THAT WILL BE CLOSED? WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANT DETAILS MEMBERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EACH SECTION OF THE NORTH BERM?

TO and FROM:

Station 4 (Commons) and Station 5 (Marker 36 Parking Lot)

Trams will be used to transverse this section
Cyclists and all types of pedestrian traffic will be permitted

TO and FROM:

Station 5 (Marker 36 Parking Lot) to Station 6 (Beach Walk)

ONLY Tram Service will be used to transverse this section
NO cyclists or any type of pedestrian traffic permitted
Please note that there is construction activity in this designated area and security will be present to monitor safe travel for trams
If members live in an association between Station 5 and Station 6, there will be no point of entry from the back gates.
Half of Marker 36 Parking Lot will be available to members. The other half is designated to construction vehicles.

TO and FROM:

Station 6 (Beach Walk) to Station 8 (North Parking Lot)

Trams will be used to transverse this section
Cyclists and all types of pedestrian traffic will be permitted
North Parking Lot available to members

WHEN IS MARKER 36 EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED?

Marker 36 is still on target for mid-December.

ARE THERE ANY PROVISIONS MADE FOR THANKSGIVING PLANS?

Due to Marker 36 being under construction during this time, Thanksgiving dinner service will be expanded and held at two separate venues. (Please remember to make reservations with your preferred designated venue.)

The Sandbar is serving their traditional Thanksgiving fare. The restaurant is taking reservations for Thanksgiving Day from 12-8PM. Please call 239-597-2781.

Thanksgiving Dinner is also being provided at the Community Center this year. This event will be catered by CaterMasters with live entertainment from 12-3:30PM. For reservations, please call 239-260-8998.

ARE PROGRESS PICTURES STILL AVAILABLE?

Please continue to visit the North Beach Renovation Page. Member login to view the page and image galleries is required.

HOW WILL MEMBERS BE NOTIFIED OF THE OPENING?

This weekly e-newsletter, the Pelican Bay mobile app, the website, and the Post will be official communication channels for members. Please remember to sign-up with your email address on the website here, or by downloading the Pelican Bay mobile app by searching "Pelican Bay Foundation" on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Note: You must be logged on to pelicanbay.org to access most links

10.24.14 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 30:	PBSD Safety Committee	1PM	Community Center
NOVEMBER 5:	PBSD Board Regular Session	1PM	Community Center
NOVEMBER 11:	Strategic Planning Committee	1PM	Community Center
NOVEMBER 12:	Tennis Advisory Group (TAG)	2PM	Community Center
NOVEMBER 13:	PBPOA Board Meeting	2PM	Community Center
NOVEMBER 20:	Audit & Budget Committee	1PM	Community Center
NOVEMBER 20:	Facilities Committee	3PM	Community Center
NOVEMBER 21:	Board of Directors Meeting	8:30AM	Community Center
NOVEMBER 26:	Mangrove Action Group (MAG)	1:30PM	Community Center
DECEMBER 3:	PBSD Board Regular Session	1PM	Community Center

SUMMIT BROADBAND UPDATE

At this point in the transition to Summit Broadband, all residents who have already made (or who plan to make) the switch to Summit are requested to take action.

Residents who believe they have scheduled their installation are requested to contact Summit at (239) 529-1500 to confirm the appointment date and time as soon as possible.

Residents who have signed up for Summit's services but not yet scheduled their installations should contact the Pelican Bay hotline at (239) 529-1500 or e-mail PelicanBay@summit-broadband.com as soon as possible.

Members who have completed their in-home installations are encouraged to share their experience - good or bad - with the Pelican Bay Foundation in order to expedite any follow-up actions that might be required. These residents can use connect@pelicanbay.org. Foundation Community Liaison for Summit Broadband Barbara Johnston is also available to assist with post-installation matters specifically. She can be reached at bjohnston@pelicanbay.org.

As always, gratitude is expressed for the community's cooperation during the installation process. The Foundation will continue to monitor Summit's progress closely in the upcoming weeks.

FITNESS TIP OF THE DAY - LEG EXTENSION

CUP OF HEALTH - RSVP NOW!

ANNUAL HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE

from Joanne Hobin

Don't forget! The Annual Toy Drive is just around the corner!

The Toy Drive Annual Kickoff will be held at The Glenview on Wednesday, November 5 at 9am. During the kickoff, information packets for Neighborhood Representatives will be available. There will be time for questions and answers, and light refreshments will be provided.

Collection boxes may be picked up following the morning meeting in the rear of the Community Center Parking Lot.

We need your help and volunteer support this year! For more information on how to get involved, please contact Joanne Hobin at 239-595-3987 or by email at downbucket@comcast.net.

For more detailed information from last week's e-blast, please click here.

JOIN US FOR SOME SPOOKTACULAR FUN THIS FRIDAY!

Also, don't forget that a special Halloween menu will be provided and there will be prizes awarded for creative and spoooky costumes! Visit the Sandbar page for the Halloween menu or click here. Live entertainment will be on the all-purpose deck, so bring your dancing shoes and be entertained by The Shindigs Band from 5-8PM. Call for reservations at (239) 597-2781.

For Thanksgiving Dinner reservations, seats are filling up, so book now! The Thanksgiving menu is available on the Sandbar page, or take a look in the "What to Do" section of the Post.

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.

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED HEADLINES

COMMUNITY

NUTRITION

GIFT OF HEALTH

TENNIS

COMMUNITY CENTER

FITNESS

GROOVE & MOVE

SOUTH BEACH BOUTIQUE

NEW COLLECTIONS THIS FALL

MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS

MEN'S COFFEE

2014-2015

DINNER & A MOVIE - RESERVATIONS START MONDAY

Dinner and a Movie will be in full swing this season with a great line-up. The full detailed flyer is available online by visiting the Community Center Events page, by clicking here.

Reservations begin Monday, November 3rd by calling the Community Center 239-260-8998.

NOVEMBER POST NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

The early November edition of the Pelican Bay Post is available on the Pelican Bay website by clicking here.

THERE'S STILL TIME TO BOOK FOR THE YEAR ROUNDERS EVENT: NOVEMBER 13

The Year Rounder's Event in support of efforts to raise funds for Avow Hospice at Waterside is almost here. There is still opportunity to send your check to the PBPOA office by November 6th to reserve your space. For detailed information, please contact the PBPOA office or visit the Pelican Bay website press release here.