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Heartfelt Appreciation ......... 2President’s Post .............. 3Manager’s Report ............. 5Earth Day .................... 7Photo Club Book .............. 9Classifieds ................. 12VOLUME XLIII NO. 6“All the news that fits”JUNE/JULY 2019June 2, 16July 7, 21Movie Night7 p.m. – PavilionJune 3, 10, 17YRC Mindfulness10:45 a.m. – PavilionJune 3, 10, 17, 24YRC Architecture1 p.m. – PavilionJune 3, 10, 17, 24July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29YRC Coffee Café8:30 a.m. – WilbanksJune 4, 18July 2, 16YRC Game Night7 p.m. – WilbanksJune 5, 12July 10, 17YRC Idle Thoughts10:30 a.m. – PavilionJune 6, 20July 4, 18YRC Piano Bar7 p.m. – WilbanksJune 8July 6YRC Singles Potluck6 p.m. – Harbor ClubJune 11, 25July 9, 23YRC Storytelling7 p.m. – PavilionJune 13YRC Musical7 p.m. – PavilionJune 21YRC Summer Solstice7:30 p.m. – WilbanksJune 23July 14, 28YRC Singles Snacks4 p.m. – WilbanksJune 27July 11, 25Happy Hour5:30 p.m. – WilbanksJuly 30YRC Open Mic7 p.m. – PavilionSpecial EventsOur Bay Village PartnershipBy Brian Baxter Last summer, we transformed the hurricane-devastated landscape on the Pelican Cove Road fence-line between us and Bay Village into a Florida-friendly oasis. We have all enjoyed the peace and tranquility of a relaxing walk through this new amenity here in Pelican Cove. At its May 21st meeting, the Board approved funding for a 750-foot extension of our landscaped walkway, beginning near the basketball court and winding around behind the Treehouses that will reclaim two full acres of green space. Gone will be the invasive Brazilian pepper trees and the many vines that have strangled trees and toppled the fence along our property line with Bay Village, revealing the many beautiful trees now cocooned in choking vines. Our grounds staff will go to work in late summer planting trees, shrubs, and understory plants to create a Florida-friendly landscape buffer designed to minimize our view of our neighboring “pink building”. In addition to the usual palm trees, we will be planting large live oak, gumbo-limbo and mahogany trees along our border with Bay Village. But, that’s not the whole story of this innovative landscape project. A little over a year ago, Jack Stevens and I met with Eric Nichols, the new CEO at Bay Village, to advocate for a jointly planned, funded and installed landscape buffer on both sides of our property line. I am pleased to report that under Jack Stevens’ leadership, a full partnership with the folks at Bay Village has been developed that will cut the cost of installing the new landscape on each side of the property line in half. A four-person “design team” consisting of Michael Williams, our Grounds Coordinator, Marvin Lungsford, the Buildings and Grounds Coordinator at Bay Village, Jeff Hunter, a veteran tree expert from our tree removal vendor, and Scott Cotgreaze from Bay Village’s landscape vendor has been hard at work developing a coordinated plan for both sides of the new fence that will be installed along the property line. The decision to design this project in-house, rather than continued on page 10
2JUNE/JULY 2019PC NEWS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER ISSUE DEADLINES:Articles MONDAY, JULY 15AdvertisingFRIDAY, JULY 19Editorial StaffEditor .................Melissa Starr WenigCopy Editor ........Judy KatzProof Readers ....Nancy Arnzen Leny Cohen Linda RittProduction .........Leslie WalterBoard President ...Brian BaxterLetters to the Editor: The Pelican Cove News will consider publishing letters to the Editor. When requested by the Editor or President, an Editorial Review Board composed of the Editor, the President, and three owners will judge the suitability of questionable letters or articles by majority vote. Letters must be no longer than 250 words. The editor may condense letters to save space, while preserving the essential substance. Letters must be signed and must not defame or malign individuals or groups. Letters that contain errors of fact will be returned to authors for correction, after which they will be considered for publication.The Pelican Cove News is published periodically by the Board of Directors of the Pelican Cove Condominium Association, primarily to keep association members informed on matters bearing on their use and enjoyment of their Pelican Cove property.Members of the association are invited to suggest items for publication. Deadline for advertising is the 20th of each month. The Pelican Cove News is published monthly except for the summer when it is published bimonthly. The address for the News is:Pelican Cove News1615 Pelican Point DriveSarasota, FL 34231-6721(941) 966-5674Editorial and Article email: pcnewseditor@icloud.comAdvertising email: leslie@pelicancovecondo.comWebsite: www.pelicancovecondo.comPC Offi ce email: pelicancove@comcast.netHeartfelt AppreciationBy Pastor Patti, Grace Church On behalf of Grace Church, I’d like to extend my heartfelt appreciation and thanks to the Pelican Cove residents who are helping us make a difference in our local community. The donations of yard sale items, clothing, appliances, and furniture have been a great blessing and have allowed us to pass the blessing along to the homeless and the marginalized folks in our local community. Please share our gratitude with the Pelican Cove residents for their generosity and for being such great neighbors. If we can ever do anything to help out your community, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you!Where in the World Are You?Show us where you are traveling this summer. Please send in your submissions for to pcnewseditor@icloud.comThe PC Offi ce will be “Closed”Thursday, July 4For Independence Day
3JUNE/JULY 2019Board/Committee MeetingsBOD/Committee meetings scheduled for the months of June/July. Check the PC website or the Office for any changes.Government & Neighborhood CommitteeMonday, June 3, 1 p.m.Monday, July 1, 1 p.m.Wilbanks Conference RoomHarbor CommitteeWednesday, July 3, 9 a.m.Wilbanks Conference RoomPresident’s PostBy Brian Baxter, President Thanks to the hard work of the Board of Directors, its Committees and our Management over the past several months, the two-thirds of our owners who spend the summer “up North” will be able to view a wide range of improvements completed over the summer when they return to Pelican Cove later this year. The paramount responsibility of the Board and our Management is the maintenance of our property --- our units, our common facilities, and our unique landscaping --- needed to protect our property values and our investment in our homes. As we prepare to celebrate our 40th anniversary next year, we must remember that our infrastructure is aging, and therefore the cost of maintenance will likely increase in the years ahead. The Board recently approved a policy requiring the use of long-lasting, environmentally-sound materials whenever our Boardwalks and related decks, shing piers and gazebos are rebuilt, resulting in signicant savings over the coming years. An outside contractor has recently completely rebuilt eleven decks to residential units throughout Pelican Cove, supplementing the ongoing work of our carpentry crew that includes continuous repair and replacement of decks adjoining our units. At its April and May meetings, the Board approved several maintenance projects that will be undertaken this summer through contracts with outside vendors: • The supports under the concrete section of our Boardwalk will be replaced and rebuilt;• The wooden extension of that section of the Boardwalk out to Pelican Point will also be rebuilt; • The deteriorating shing pier behind 1515 Pelican Point Drive will be rebuilt; and • The short boardwalk along the shellpath along Pelican Cove Bay will be completely rebuilt. At the request of the Board, the Finance Committee and our Management has begun an examination of the funding policies relating to the maintenance of our infrastructure. Our maintenance staff is responsible for a continuous, multi-year program of examining and rebuilding the wooden structures that constitute our homes, while funding for contractors to undertake the replacement of other facilities in our community is contained in our reserves. The Finance Committee will review our existing policies to determine whether any items should be added to our reserves, and whether our existing staff will be able to maintain our infrastructure as it continues to age. Our community is also making key investments in the quality of life here in Pelican Cove. When our snowbirds return in the fall, they will discover three signicant improvements in our community:• A new, easier, and safer kayak EZ-Launch at the end of Bayhouse Point Drive;• An extension of our Promenade that will replace invasive trees with Florida-friendly landscaping along 750 feet of our perimeter with Bay Village; and• A complete refurbishing of the two guest bedrooms in The Wilbanks. This project will update these facilities that so many of our friends and relatives use during their visits with us, especially during the season. Hurricane Season Starts June 1Don’t wait! Gather your supplies now: bottled water, non-perishable food, first aid kit, batteries, etc. Now is the time to make your evacuation plans. For assistance evacuating your unit, pre-register by calling the Sarasota County Special Needs Registration at (941) 861-5000. Pick up more information at the PC office.continued on page 11
4JUNE/JULY 2019continued on page 11Board Business A resolution was passed updating / modications to Bills and Vouchers Policy. A resolution passed allowing for the Cultural Events Committee to fund the 2020 Season from the Arts, Music and Education Fund from the Legacy Program in the amount of $16,820. A resolution was passed to have a rules/policy change for reserving space for common elements. Only Board Committees, and Board-approved clubs and groups may reserve space within Pelican Cove’s facilities at no cost. A resolution was passed in support for using composite material for decking where appropriate on all common areas. An AFE to repair the structural supports for the concrete walk at 1505 Pelican Point Drive at a not to exceed cost of $23,800 was passed. An AFE to demolish and rebuild the boardwalk to the Point near 1505 Pelican Point, not to exceed the cost of $43,055 was passed. An AFE to demolish and rebuild the boardwalk behind 1617 Bayhouse Court, not to exceed cost of $28,679 was passed. An AFE to demolish and rebuild the Fishing Pier behind 1511 Pelican Point for a cost not to exceed $51,446 was passed. A Resolution was passed to approve placing of solar electrical panels on the maintenance shed. The resolution authorizes Pelican Cove Management to select a vendor for installation and maintenance of a solar voltaic array for its 25- year useful life with appropriate warranties and guarantees. It approved that nancing for the solar array be obtained from an interested 3rd party that can take advantage of the federal tax credit against its own taxes and charge no more than the current charges from FPL for the electricity produced as lease payment per year for a minimum of two years or up to 25 years. Pelican Cove will retain the option to purchase the array after two years for the net cost of the original purchase, installation and maintenance less the federal tax credit after two years or on a proportional sliding scale in any year after that from that net value to a terminal value of $9,000 after 25 years. An AFE to replace the metal roof on the maintenance shed for $38,811 was passed. The roof is funded in the reserve study. The new roof will support the solar panels voted on prior.Committee DoingsGrounds The request by TR179 to remove trees was denied. The Perimeter Landscape Project for summer/fall was approved and will be sent to the Board.Insurance General Liability Policy Renewal: Management reported on their action item from the March 29 meeting concerning an evaluation of two competing quotes for general liability insurance. Management recommended accepting the proposal from Risk Strategies. Discussion followed and the Committee supported Management’s recommendation. Cyber Policy Renewal: Management reported that following the March 29 meeting a competing proposal for cyber liability insurance from Risk Strategies was submitted. Management recommended acceptance of the Risk Strategies proposal which carried a $206 higher premium, but offered deductibles of $1,000 vs. $2,500 for the lower-priced proposal. The Committee voted unanimously to approve management’s recommendation. Environmental Liability Discussion: Management reported on its action item from the March 29 meeting concerning their investigation of environmental liability coverage. Management feels such coverage is important for Pelican Cove to obtain, but an independent assessment of Pelican Cove’s environmental risks would be required prior to having our agents obtain quotes from carriers. The Committee supported Management’s view of the value of this coverage and voted unanimously to authorize Management to obtain information about providers of environmental risk assessments and the related costs. Fiduciary Liability Discussion: At the March 29 meeting, Management was requested to evaluate an existing proposal for duciary liability coverage. They reported that an additional proposal was obtained in the interim. The coverage details of each proposal require further analysis before Management is prepared to make a recommendation. The Committee agreed that such coverage is important and is awaiting Management’s recommendation.Buildings and Facilities A letter will be sent to homeowners, as well as a message in Jack’s weekly report, regarding their potential participation in the nancing of the solar photovoltaic project in exchange for tax credits. This project will be done over the summer/fall. Wilbanks’ bedrooms will be refurbished over the summer. A motion was passed for an AFE to be presented at the May Board meeting.
5JUNE/JULY 2019Manager’s ReportBy Jack Stevens, General Manager The summer session has started, and we are looking forward to kicking off and completing a variety of projects over the next couple months. Once permits are in place, we will be rebuilding elevated decks in areas that could not be addressed during the more active season, two boardwalk areas and one shing pier. We will also be removing a large area of Bazillion Peppers and other invasive species along our fence line, installing new landscaping, and creating a walk path through an area that is currently unusable for our residents. This project is a collaborative effort between Pelican Cove and Bay Village. We have been working with their management team for some time to put together this joint project that provides both properties with needed improvements at substantially reduced costs. Planning for the future is a constant activity, but summer provides an opportunity for management to focus on areas that need detailed attention. The rst task is putting together a proposed budget for 2020. This proposed budget will be delivered to the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, and made available for owners review in late September. In addition, we will be evaluating our property and creating a comprehensive forecast of our maintenance and infrastructure needs for the coming years. This information will be brought to the Finance Committee during their fall session so we can work together to insure that funding is in place to meet our needs. As with every year, now that it is hurricane season, I am watching the tropics each day to attempt to keep Pelican Cove prepared for any tropical weather that may be brewing and coming our way. The crews have tuned up all of our generators and tools, and inventoried our supplies to make sure we are prepared in case a storm does approach. For those of you who are still in the area, be sure you have double checked your hurricane kits and have a plan in place to evacuate if needed. I hope everyone enjoys their summer and will keep you abreast of the highlights of our challenges and accomplishments in future articles and my weekly reports.Office NotesFireworksThe use of fireworks is forbidden at Pelican Cove. Fireworks are “flammable or explosive material” and may not be stored in any unit or carport. Violators of this policy shall be personally responsible for any damages or expenses caused by the use of fireworks on Pelican Cove property. Have a safe and happy Independence Day. Pool RemindersResidents and their guests are asked to obey all of the association rules: no food is permitted on the concrete areas surrounding the pool, beverages are permitted only in unbreakable containers and not closer than four feet from the edge of the pool, wear cover-ups to and from the pool, no jumping or running around the pool, and remember that children under the age of 12 must be supervised by a parent or designated guardian at all times. For health reasons, State law prohibits children from using the spa and pets are not permitted in swimming pools. EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTERName: Miguel CasanovaPosition: MowerEmployed Since: July 29, 2014Hometown:Villa Clara, CubaFavorite Things about Pelican Cove: The natural beauty of the owers, plants and trees.General Manager Comments: Miguel has been with PCCA for ve years and is one of the most reliable employees we have. He is a consistent hard worker, shows up for work on time every day, and can always be counted on to successfully perform any task he is assigned. Runner Up: Cindy WebsterCongrats to employee of the Quarter Miguel Casanova and runner-up Cindy Webster.Congratulations!
6JUNE/JULY 2019Rounders Ongoing EventsEveryone is invited. No RSVP necessary, except where notedThe Every Monday Morning Coffee Café The Monday Morning Coffee Café opens every Monday at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 10:30 a.m. Everyone and their guests are invited for morning goodies and friendship. Fresh brewed coffee and pastries are provided. Homemade goods are welcomed. Many thanks to Macki Bobys and her crew Barbara Bergman, Betty Dollries, Barbara Bernstein, and everyone who pitches in to make this morning successful. A suggested donation of $2 or more will help keep the coffee owing. Game NightsTuesdays, June 4, 18, July 2, 16, 7 p.m. Wilbanks Come on out to play, learn or teach anything from Hearts, to Scrabble, Mexican Dominoes, Chicken Feed, Canasta, Spades and more. It’s another great chance to mingle with your neighbors during the “off-season.” We will also have a table set aside for “schmoozing” for those who would like to just hang out and chat with new and old friends. Piano Bar: Broadway and MoreWith Iris Wenglin Bergas & FriendsThursdays, June 6, 20, July 4, 18, 7 p.m. Wilbanks Living Room Bring a glass of wine (or bottle to share) and join us every other Thursday night for an evening of song and camaraderie.The Pelican Storytelling Hour (aka the Moth) and Open MicTuesdays June 11, 25, July 9, 23, 7 p.m. PavilionOpen Mic July 30, 7 p.m. Pavilion Come on out and share a story with us. Based on the “Moth” your story should be a personal experience, told without notes, and within a 5 minute time limit. You do not have to be an experienced storyteller to tell a story and listeners are always welcome to give applause and support. Open Mic is open to any form of creative endeavor you wish to share. Doesn’t have to be true or personal, can be read or performed, but limit is still 5 minutes.Rounders Summer SchoolMeditation and Mindfulness with Linda ZelizerMondays, June 3, 10, 17, 10:45 a.m. Pavilion Come learn more about meditation and mindfulness, and how to use these powerful tools to have a calmer and more balanced life. We will be practicing different ways of using these tools. This is for all levels.Architect: Renovations and Restorations with Bob CasswayMondays, June 3, 10, 17, 24. 1 p.m. Pavilion. Come look, learn, and listen to how famous modern architects repurpose old buildings for contemporary use.Idle Thoughts of an Idle Man with David TriggleWednesdays, June 5, 12, July 10, July 17, 10:30 a.m. Pavilion. June 5: Fads, Fallacies and Fraud: All in the name of science. June 12. Nous Sommes Tous des Zombies: The living dead amongst us. July 10: Man, Medicine and Morals. From Frankenstein to gene editing and our brave new world. July 17: Man, Markets and Morals: The dilemma of health care as an economic market.Rounders Summer Solstice CelebrationYoga and Drumming in the SunsetFriday, June 21, 7:30 p.m. Wilbanks It’s International Yoga Day, as well as the summer solstice. Join Pelican Cove resident and yoga instructor Didi McKay, along with some of her students, for a Yoga demonstration at 7:30 p.m. on the patio behind Wilbanks (weather permitting). The Pelican Cove Drum Circle will begin immediately following at 8 p.m. in the same location. Chairs will be set up. Bring your drums, noise makers, rice shakers and musical instruments. Join in the fun as we “let loose” and noisily welcome the summer solstice sunset.
7JUNE/JULY 2019Pelican Cove Goes To Earth DayBy Cynthia Wolloch and Larry WolfBay, Water and Environment Committee On Earth Day, April 23, 2019, over a dozen local organizations gathered under the shade trees in Five Points Park to celebrate the earth in an environmental educational gathering dating back to 1970. Pelican Cove was the only residential community included in this effort which was organized by the Sarasota City Government. We took our place among tables dedicated to repurposing single-use plastics; bicycle safety; Arbor Day tree-planting; Extension Services dedicated to combating erosion and reducing pesticide use; energy efciency; small-is-better housing; and coastal water preservation through oyster reefs. Pelican Cove’s exhibit highlighted our response to the Climate Adaptation Study through three colorful posters addressing the threats to our environment from ooding and diminished water quality resulting from sea level rise and increased and more erratic storms; and damage to property and trees from erosion and high winds. Prepared by Larry Wolf with photos from Mike Weber, the posters will remain available for display at future events in Pelican Cove. We had numerous browsers and many people who stopped for an explanation. Some had heard of Pelican Cove, while others were discovering us for the rst time and were intrigued at the idea of a beautiful and livable community committed to preserving its environment. We made useful contacts with several organizations also working on mitigating the effects of climate change, which will serve us well as we take the next steps in securing our environmental future. Thanks to all who supported this effort.The Magic of the NEW Xfinity (X1) TV BoxBy Kathleen Jaeger Did you know you can now watch YouTube videos on your TV? Xnity has added apps you can now access on your TV using the new upgraded voice activated remote control. You can press and hold the blue microphone button and say “YouTube” or you can press the Xnity button and scroll to the right by pressing the right arrow on the remote control until you see the word “apps”, then push the center button. Netix, Prime Video and Sling(International TV) are available by paid subscription, however there are other free apps worth exploring:• XUMO has NBC News, FOX Sports, Saveur, Cooking Light, Epicurious, BonAppetit, Popular Science, movies and more.• tubi has free movies, documentaries, stand up comedy, and complete seasons of some old TV shows like Magnum PI and Hoarders. You can even binge watch every episode of every season of The West Wing or even The Apprentice.• Pandora lets you customize and choose songs or artists and pick music “stations” to your liking.• IHeart Radio has links to radio stations throughout the USA, so if you are missing your favorite DJ, your hometown station might be streaming. Some Podcasts are also available on IHeart Radio. I was able to listen to “The White Vault”, a horror audio drama series my niece and nephew created.• Free Games on X1 is another app that’s worth exploring. You (or you and your visiting grandchildren) can now play interactive games using your remote control as a gamepad. Oldies like Tetris, Solitaire, Poker, Mahjong, Rummikub and Tomb Raider are listed. QuizTV, a new interactive game show lets you test your mental agility. So if you are a Jeopardy or Trivia fan, give it a try. If you want assistance with settings, like adjusting the size and font of Closed Captioning or would like to change the default screen saver, click on the Xnity button and scroll all the way to the right and press OK. You can also customize the way your guide appears, customize a TV channel favorites list to eliminate channels you never watch, and set up Video Descriptions, which adds dialogue to some TV show to help the visually impaired better understand the action. If all this seems overwhelming, Kathleen Jaeger (757) 223-5833 or krcjaeger@yahoo.com has volunteered to help you adjust your TV for optimum viewing or give you a private lesson.
8JUNE/JULY 2019Party goers danced the night away.Betsy O’Brien clowning around with Aaron Watkins from Sarasota Circus Everyone enjoyed the beautiful decorations and the delicious spread.Social ClubBy Lea Buschgans “Ladies and Gentlemen and Children of All Ages” were part of the Social Club’s Pelican Cove Big Top on April 28. We were told that it was the best party ever, and this was certainly due to everyone who made a contribution. Thanks to the expertise of resident circus alumni, Wanda Darlington, Elaine Lersch, and Bill Saupe, the club was able to listen to authentic circus music, while viewing posters, magazines and old photos from almost 50 years ago. Bill also loaned us an eight foot inatable clown that decorated the bar area, and provided a great outt for Ringmaster Lea Buschgans. The Fiber Arts folks, under the leadership of Erlinda Rejino, loaned us the Circus Squares that they had made for the Spring Art Show. What a great way to showcase their talent again. Many thanks to the dedication of our great artistic, talented lead decorator Kathleen Jaeger. As a result, the room was lled with hundreds of balloons including a ten-foot clown, and a ceiling that resembled the Big Top. The potluck was a great success with food provided by almost 70 of the greatest chefs in Pelican Cove. Janet Hemond was able to work with Pedro from the Sarasota Circus who provided one of his circus community members Aaron Watkins. Aaron entertained everyone during the happy hour, and Sheryn Dias and John Rinell provided great dance music until the end of the party. Everyone enjoyed our own Betsy O’Brien, who “clowned” around with everyone! Social Club board members, Beth Duggan, Dick Sager, Betsy O’Brien, Lea Buschgans, Jeff Fernald, and Carole Maloney want to thank everyone who has made this year such a success. We could not do it without all of our great volunteers. If you have any thoughts for a fun themed party, please let us know. The monthly parties will return in October, but for your enjoyment, remember the popular Summer Happy Hour has already started. Join your neighbors every second and fourth Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. through September 12. Movies continue the rst and third Sundays at 7 p.m.
9JUNE/JULY 2019New Owners Photo Club Book Accepted into Sarasota Public LibraryBy Jim Redmond The Pelican Cove Photo Club 2019 exhibit featured 42 photographers and 75 images. The theme of the exhibit was based upon nature as related to the words and work of Henry David Thoreau. Sixty-three quotes from Henry David Thoreau were each illustrated by appropriate club member images. Subsequently, Arlene Bluestein collected the images. She very carefully and artfully designed a book that was then published by Mixbook. The published book was made available to all Photo Club members and the Pelican Cove community. One copy of the creative and very beautiful book was then offered for donation to the Sarasota Public library system. On Tuesday, May 7 the library system accepted the book for cataloguing and will now become available to people in Sarasota County. NEWCOMER UNIT FROM: CITY, STATE/COUNTRYJames & Elisabeth Bodurtha GR119 Cotuit, MA 02635Bruce & Gabrielle Charity HA166 Sarasota, FL 34242Keelie Christman GR228 Sharon, CT 06069Alan Levine & Marilyn Kaufman BR232 New York, NY 10128Herbert Levine & Ellen Frankel HA249 Philadelphia, PA 19119A & J Mamarchev Family Trust BA132 Prince Edward Island, CanadaJoan Ohlson HA152 Southold, NY 11971Richard Prince GL350 Melville, NY 11747Jane Trinity Sagat HA248 Sarasota, FL 34231Judith Siegel BR202 Ontario, Canada M4W 1P8Joel & Mindy Skapinker BR154 Ontario, Canada M6A 2H2Vicki Zwerdling HA240 Boston, MA 02116 Mariann Will Return to Pelican CoveBy Rita Breen After a health emergency in March, Mariann Vento is back teaching tness classes at the Y and planning to return in January 2020 for her 22nd year teaching Exercise to Go at Pelican Cove. She thanks all her Pelican Cove students and alumni for their support and good wishes.Singles Summer FunEveryone is invitedBy Kathleen Jaeger The Rounders “Singles Potluck” gatherings were so successful last year that we are bringing them back. You can look forward to meeting new friends, planning more fun outings, and a few surprises too!Singles PotluckHarbor Club, 6-8 p.m.Saturdays, June 8, July 6, August 17, September 14 Bring a dish to share, a drink and a few dollars donation to help cover the cost of table supplies.NEW: “Singles Snacks”Wilbanks, 4-5:30 p.m.Sundays, June 23, July 14, 28, August 11, 25, September 8, 22 BYOB, and an appetizer, snack, salad or dessert to share.
10JUNE/JULY 2019Bay Village from page 1Over 40 Rounders came out to support Wylie Crawford at the dedication of the Andrew W. Crawford Memorial Carillon in Venice. Live at the Cove: A Musical Evening of Blues, Jazz, Folk and RockScott Blum, percussionist & Steve Paradis, guitarist/vocals Thursday, June 13, 7 p.m. Pavilion Scott Blum hails from NYC and has played at a wide range of musical venues from cafés to theatre productions. He has performed with artists from Archie Shepp to Estaban. Living in Sarasota, Blum is a sought-after percussionist and was here at Pelican Cove last year. He is an active member of the Association of Florida Teaching Artists and Arts for Healing. Steve Paradis hails from Rhode Island and currently lives in Bradenton. While in Rhode Island, Steve played with West Bay Brassworks (classical brass quintet), the Artie Shaw Big Band (jazz), Roomful of Blues (blues) and Brass Force (classic rock and blues). Bring your friends and neighbors for a participatory night of lively music and fun for all. A suggested $5 (or more) donation at the door will be greatly appreciated to cover this event, as we can no longer do rafes to help support the Rounders’ endeavors.Steve Paradis Scott Blumhiring a landscape architect, resulted in further savings of thousands of dollars. Another exciting part of this project is Bill McKay’s proposal to include a fruit tree orchard in this landscape buffer. Residents of Pelican Cove would be given the opportunity to donate the funds to purchase a fruit tree. And following the successful model of our Volunteer Weeding Group, Pelican Cove residents will be able to join a volunteer group to care for the trees in our orchard. Bill and Michael Williams plan to arrange to have Sarasota County tree experts come to Pelican Cove to train our volunteers in fruit tree pruning and care, with special attention given to keeping the area free of rotting fruit on the ground that might attract various unwanted critters. It was certainly a welcome nale to the Board’s last meeting of the season to hear such positive reaction and comments about this project from several of the owners attending the meeting. It’s always nice to receive recognition for the efforts of our volunteer Board and our professional staff. Fiber, Fiber, FiberBy Erlinda Rejino This is the rst year that the Fiber Arts Group will extend its activity through the summer and fall (May through November). The group will meet the second Monday of each month in the Wilbanks Ivy room at 1:30 p.m. Interested folks will have the opportunity to share their work, ask for advice on technique, and more! If you have always wanted to learn how to knit, crochet, sew or…... the quiet time during the summer and fall might be the perfect time to try your hand.Make Our Piano GrandBy Elizabeth Borsodi Be a “key” to our successful fundraising effort. Consider becoming a Leadership Donor in the campaign toward the acquisition of the new piano to the “tune” of $40,000. We need your help and your generosity. Our hope is to have the piano in place in time for several exceptional classical and jazz piano performances scheduled for January 2020. Donations should be sent to the Pelican Cove ofce with the payment made out to the Pelican Cove Legacy Fund and in the memo section of the check state “Piano Fund.” Please indicate your PC unit number on the check, and if not a PC resident, provide your address and phone number. To make a pledge or to ask any question, please send an e-mail to Gary Wolkstein at garywolkstein@gmail.com
11JUNE/JULY 2019President’s Post from page 3 In addition to these projects, we continue working toward a Solar Array on the roof of our maintenance building that will reduce our reliance on electricity generated by fossil fuels, and will save thousands of dollars in utility costs over the life of this investment. The Board decided to postpone approval of the nancing for this project at their May meeting and will take the matter up again during the Fall session.Committee Doings from page 4Harbor New Bayhouse Point Launch: The nal design approval was provided to Marine engineer Kristy Tignor. PC Management will schedule/coordinate the need for a second survey of grass requested by the Corp of Engineers to be conducted in the June timeframe. Floating Platform Storage: Nothing has changed since the last report because only one permit at a time is being pursued by the Association at this time, with the priority on the BHP new kayak launch project. Lighting Improvement: There is good progress made by Management/ Electrician between slips 86 and 60, and the Committee unanimously agreed to request Management to continue moving forward with work on the rest of the dock using the same plan/specications as was used from slips 86 to 60. Cameras: Despite cameras being a reserve item with funding to replace the existing cameras, the Committee, following considerable discussion, recommended that no action be taken at this time. Planning The Cultural Events Committee Charter was changed to allow for 11 voting members and one non-voting emeritus member, which is an increase from 9 members. A recommendation will be presented to the Board at the May workshop and meeting regarding the results of the analysis of the PC Survey, Space Odyssey Roundtable, and much discussion. A cover letter of initial recommendations to be acted on quickly will be presented in May, with the balance of the recommendations being presented in the early fall. Government & Neighborhood Relations There was a discussion of the potential sale of a portion of the Eide property adjacent to the Brookhouses, and the implications for Pelican Cove. It was agreed that there is no reason for this committee to be involved in the issue of solar power in Pelican Cove. The Chair reported that the Committee has joined the Council on Neighborhood Associations.Rules After discussion, the committee passed a rule limiting what can be stored in carports to cars, bicycles and barbecues. During construction and moving, materials may be stored in the resident’s carport for up to 30 days. (Note, at the board meeting, the storage limit was reduced to 14 days). The Committee discussed the issue of running businesses from units in Pelican Cove and agreed that the issue will be put on the agenda for the fall. Leslie provided copies of proposed revisions to “The Rules We Live By” for review by Committee members over the summer.IN MEMORIAMWe mourn the passing ofName On DateCharles Fredey May 18FORMER PC RESIDENTSNancy Nelson April 30We extend our sincerest sympathyto their family and friends.REMINDER! Happy Hour Every 2nd and 4th Thursday5:30 p.m. WilbanksFor more information contact Marilou Cannici at (941) 966-7535.MOVIE NIGHTBy Earl KaplanTwo movie nights this month: Sunday, June 2 and Sunday, June 16; two next month: Sunday, July 7 and Sunday, July 21; at 7 p.m. at the Pelican Pavilion. Watch for more information on the PC website, www.pelicancovecondo.com. Movie Nights are open to all residents and are sponsored by the PC Social Club.
12JUNE/JULY 2019You can find the Market Value of your home for FREE at www.PelicanCoveHomeValues.com * Go to MedwayRealty.com for terms and conditionswww.PelicanCoveCondoSales.com“We’ll sell your condo in 90 days or we don’t take a commission!*Bob & Colleen Gibson Sales Associates, Realtors®941-961-9088You can find the Market Value of your home for FREE at www.PelicanCoveHomeValues.com * Go to MedwayRealty.com for terms and conditionswww.PelicanCoveCondoSales.com“We’ll sell your condo in 90 days or we don’t take a commission!*Bob & Colleen Gibson Sales Associates, Realtors®941-961-9088You can find the Market Value of your home for FREE at www.PelicanCoveHomeValues.com * Go to MedwayRealty.com for terms and conditionswww.PelicanCoveCondoSales.com“We’ll sell your condo in 90 days or we don’t take a commission!*Bob & Colleen Gibson Sales Associates, Realtors®941-961-9088You can find the Market Value of your home for FREE at www.PelicanCoveHomeValues.com * Go to MedwayRealty.com for terms and conditionswww.PelicanCoveCondoSales.com“We’ll sell your condo in 90 days or we don’t take a commission!*Bob & Colleen Gibson Sales Associates, Realtors®941-961-9088Find the Market Value of your home for FREE at www.PelicanCoveHomeValues.comYou can find the Market Value of your home for FREE at www.PelicanCoveHomeValues.com * Go to MedwayRealty.com for terms and conditionswww.PelicanCoveCondoSales.com“We’ll sell your condo in 90 days or we don’t take a commission!*Bob & Colleen Gibson Sales Associates, Realtors®941-961-9088VISIT MY WEBSITE:WWW.PELICANCOVECONDOSALES.COMYou can find the Market Value of your home for FREE at www.PelicanCoveHomeValues.com * Go to MedwayRealty.com for terms and conditionswww.PelicanCoveCondoSales.com“We’ll sell your condo in 90 days or we don’t take a commission!*Bob & Colleen Gibson Sales Associates, Realtors®941-961-9088Pelican Cove Resident & Specialist941-961-9088Colleen GibsonSales Associate, REALTOR®Expect the BestCLASSIFIEDSTHE COVE’S HANDYMANBob Kellar, (941) 966-1310. Full unit paint jobs. Carpentry, minor electrical and plumbing, window cleaning, wallpaper removal, faucets, disposals and any misc. repairs. 15 year Cove resident. Ref. available. Call (941) 966-1310 or bobkellar@verizon.net.GPS CLEANING SERVICES & HOME WATCHYour Pelican Cove neighbor. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or one time cleaning services. Currently accepting new clients for cleaning services and home watch. Call for free estimates. Licensed and bonded. Steven Gartenberg (941) 806-7050.HOUSE CHECKINGGet Peace of Mind while you are away. I’m Corinne Bates, your Glenhouse neighbor. I welcome the opportunity to keep your “nest” safe this summer while you are away. Give me a call to discuss. (941) 525-3871.HOUSE CHECKING BY KATHY’S KLEANINGIs your home in capable hands while you are away? With over 27 years of experience, I go the extra mile to put your mind at ease. Many clients in PC; References available. Contact Kathy at (941) 915-3063 or email: kjkleans@gmail.com. PRIVATE CARE & ASSISTANCEDo you need help for yourself or a family member? I can provide companion care, errands and transportation around town. Please call Josephine at (941) 374-2104. References available.THE TEAM THAT CARESM&B House Cleaning is expanding. We now offer Private Duty Health Care for you or your loved ones. Companion – HHA - CNA. We assist with physical therapy, house cleaning, nutrition, errands, medical needs and personal care. Contact: Amanda (941) 961-9742 or Misty (941)320-0059. REAL ESTATETHE CLEARY GROUP REMAX ALLIANCEBAYHOUSE Full bay and rookery island views! 3BR/2BA with cathedral ceilings & clerestory windows. Kitchen features raised panel cabinets, granite, opened to living room. Glassed & screened lanai. $425,000 www.TheClearyGroup.com Call Joe Cleary (941) 650-8485. Tom Warmbold 941-321-8672 cell24 hour emergency service
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ART CLUB: Classes, workshops, lectures and lms. Annual Membership. Info: Joan Libby Hawk (941) 218-6452.ART STUDIO: Wilbanks Art Studio by key. Membership $15 yearly. Info: Phyllis Camesano (716) 352-6163.CINEMA CLUB: Meets monthly, Nov–Apr, Friday, 7:30 p.m. Pavilion, Info: Jo Ubogy (203) 962-3439.CULINARY CLUB: Make a New Recipe for our Monthly Thematic Dinners. Jan.–Apr. First Saturday each month. Info: Helene Crawford (941) 966-3029 or Bernie Lofchie at blofchie@gmail.com.DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Meets Jan–Mar; Wednesday, 7 p.m., Harbor Club. Info: Mary Woodworth at 513-523-3201.ETHNIC DANCE: Instruction on ballroom and ethnic dancing. Info: Vicky Geskos (617) 721-3443.EXERCISE TO GO: Meets Jan–Mar, Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., Info: Rita Breen (941) 966-1485.FIBER ARTS GROUP: Meets at 1:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th Monday each month at Wilbanks. Dec.–Apr. Info: Erlinda Rejino (518) 728-5129.FOLK MUSIC CLUB: Meets monthly, Dec–Mar, Harbor Club. Info: Joel Leonard (941) 882-3093.JAZZ COMBO: Meets Jan-Mar, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Pavilion, Info: Bobby Barnhart (941) 966-1352.KAYAK AND CANOE CLUB: Organized outings on the water. Info: Terry McCormick (518) 339-2893.LADIES’ WATER EXERCISE: Meets every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m., Pavilion Pool. Info: Flo Baldwin (941) 966-2744.LIBRARY: Pelican Pavilion – Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Books, tapes, DVDs, games, puzzles; for use by all residents.LINE DANCE: Meets Oct–Apr, Thursday, 3:00 p.m. Pavilion; Info: Judy Rabkin (941) 451-8238.NIA DANCE: Meets Thursday outside Wilbanks. Info: Odette Spitzer-Freedman (416) 878-7288.NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR: Need help? Info: Janet Hemond (941) 966-3553.OPEN POKER: Meets Dec.-Apr., Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Harbor Club. Info: Janet Hemond (941) 966-3553.PARTY BRIDGE: Meets every Tuesday, 7 p.m., Wilbanks. Info: John Titchener (941) 894-7912; or Fridays 1pm. Info: Beth Duggan (941) 350-6111.PELICAN COVE UNIVERSITY: Classes held at various recreational facilities. Info: Laura Shulman (845) 338-7970.PELICAN PROGRAMS: Meets monthly, Jan–Mar. Info: Felice Perlmutter (941) 966-5880 or Linda Wolf (941) 451-8446.PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: Meets Jan–Mar, Friday, 9:30 a.m., Pavilion (Members Only Labs meet Thursday, 3:15 p.m. Wilbanks) Info: Susan Smith (810) 730-1496.PICKLE BALL: Meets Tues., Thurs. & Sat. Pavilion Courts. Info: Shelly Zelizer (941) 966-5769.PING PONG: Meets Dec–Mar in Pavilion. Info: Penny Rubin (518) 466-4445.POETRY GROUP: Meets Dec–May, every two weeks. Info: Barbara Keller (317) 691-3585 or Peter Bergas (941) 966-3245. SCULPTURE CLUB: Coordinator: Doug Barton (941) 918-4773.SOCIAL CLUB: Membership open to all residents. $15 per person per year. Info: Beth Duggan: (941) 350-6111.TAI CHI: Meets Nov.–Apr., Wednesday, 1 p.m., Harbor Club. Info: Veronica Tcherevkoff (917) 282-7443.TAP DANCING: Meets Jan–Mar, Thursday, 2 p.m., Pavilion. Info: Lynn Cooper (617) 877-1632.TENNIS CLUB: Meets Dec-Apr. Info: Susan Gormley (917) 361-8742.WATER AEROBICS CLASSES: For men and women, Monday and Thursday, 3:30 p.m., Pavilion Pool. Info: Christine Piane 918-8761.WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: Meets Jan–Mar, Tuesday, 9 a.m., Wilbanks. Info: Pat Wilson (859) 223-4423.WOODWORKING: Daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. by key. $20 yearly + $25 initiation fee, $5 key fee. Pres. Mike Weber (517) 899-5419; V.P. Jeff Fernald: (941) 966-8824.WRITERS WROOST: Meets weekly to write and read written work. Info: David Maiman (716) 574-5711.YACHT CLUB: Scheduled rendezvous. $20 annually, plus $10 initiation fee. Info: Dennis McCrumb (269) 506-3775.YEAR ROUNDERS CLUB: Meets off-season for all kinds of activities. Info: Melissa Starr Wenig at pelicanrounders@gmail.comYOGA: Meets Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. and Tues., Wed. & Fri. at 4:30 p.m. Chair Yoga meets Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9:30 a.m., Harbor Club or outside Wilbanks. Info: Susan Gormley (917) 361-8742.