Welcome to the exceptional beachfront dining at Pelican Bay, where our three distinct restaurants — Marker 36, Sandbar, and The Nest — offer unique culinary experiences. At Marker 36, enjoy a fresh coastal aesthetic and award-winning design recognized by the 2024 Golden Fork Awards. The reimagined Sandbar, celebrated with a 2024 Best Interior Design award from BoardRoom Magazine, features innovative retractable walls and a sophisticated wine program. Together with The Nest, these venues represent the pinnacle of member dining, each providing a memorable atmosphere and exquisite flavor. The vision behind this culinary excellence is Gzim Molabeciri, director of food & beverage for the Pelican Bay Foundation. He brings more than three decades of luxuryhospitality expertise to the community, having launched his career with Hilton before spending over a decade with The RitzCarlton and Marriott’s elite Task-Force teams, helping open flagship properties worldwide. Since his arrival in February 2022, he has elevated every facet of the dining operation by sharpening culinary standards, championing fresh, locally sourced ingredients and fostering continual staff development. With that strong foundation in place, he turned to the venues themselves, reimagining Marker 36 and transforming Sandbar in the wake of Hurricane Ian — efforts that earned prestigious design awards in 2024. Renowned for pairing guest delight with fiscal discipline, Molabeciri pushes his team daily to find the advanced touches that make every Pelican Bay experience exceptional. As an active member of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA), he stays connected to the latest industry innovations, ensuring he continues to bring fresh ideas and elevated service standards to the Pelican Bay community. Marker 36 An upscale, casual restaurant, Marker 36 features American coastal cuisine with a focus on fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. It won a 2024 Golden Fork Award for its modern Beach Restaurants & Entertainment Gzim Molabeciri A Taste of the Coast Beachfront dining in Pelican Bay Pelican Bay Lifestyle Guide 2026 52 PelicanBay.org
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