Welcome back to your home in paradise. With the hurricane recovery behind us, we are looking forward to a “normal” season (finally!) at Pelican Bay with all our services and amenities available for your enjoyment. Behavioral experts say that the key to returning to normal is through “connectedness.” Fortunately, Pelican Bay is a connected community in every way possible — through friendly neighbors with shared values, lively and inclusive social and fitness activities, and through technology. Pelican Bay is our “happy place,” and we are all fortunate to live in such a beautiful and welcoming community. I recently met with our new Lifestyle Manager, Arlene Harper, and reviewed all the activities available to Pelican Bay members. Going into that discussion, I thought I was pretty connected and active in the community, but I quickly realized that I am barely scratching the surface. For example, while I am very active with tennis, fitness and Men’s Coffee, and I frequently visit the beach and eat at our restaurants, there are a myriad of other activities I have never even tried. As you begin a new season at Pelican Bay, I suggest that you consider picking a new activity and see where it leads. For example, if you do not play tennis or pickleball, take a lesson or join a beginner’s clinic. Check out our canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, or learn to sail! Have you heard about mahjong or bridge but don’t know how to play? Join a group and let’s learn together. Never been to a Men’s Coffee meeting or a Pelican Bay Women’s League activity? Give it a shot! Do you want to take control of your health and fitness, then talk with one of our highly skilled personal trainers or attend a beach fitness class. The opportunities are endless. Just do it! You will be happy you did, and you will probably make a friend or two in the process. To help you jumpstart your plans for this season, check out my recommended “Top 10” list of things to do in Pelican Bay this year (in no particular order) on page 25. Having such a comprehensive and diverse array of activities and world-class amenities is the direct result of effective planning and attention to detail. In closing, I am personally grateful for the talented leaders who volunteer their time and expertise to serve with me on our Foundation Board: Susan Levine, Stephen Eichenberger, Tom Polke, Jane Brown, Rich Alexander and Bob Eilers. Along with many members who serve on committees and advisory boards and our dedicated and professional Foundation staff, we are energized and focused on making Pelican Bay the best it can be. All of us take our responsibilities seriously. We are grateful for your confidence and trust and will be tireless advocates for all our members. We are excited to continue our work in 2025 and make a real positive impact in our neighborhood. At the same time, our community is blessed to have such an amazing number of successful, experienced and generous members. Please get involved in some way and do your part to help the community. Our collective success is guaranteed if we all contribute our time, talents and diverse skills. See you around the neighborhood! Simply the Best! A message from the Chairman of the Board Mike Ruffolo CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE “If there’s a heaven for me, I’m sure it has a beach attached.” ~ Jimmy Buffett Pelican Bay Member Guide 2025 4 PelicanBay.org
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