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Thank You For Your Kindness
Rich and I would like to thank all of you for the compassion we have received upon the passing of our son, Christopher Tsoulos. The prayers, the flowers and cards, the gentle hug, and the quiet word of condolence mean more than you can ever know. The priest described Chris as living joyously and kind. Through all the kindnesses you have shown to us, Chris’ joy and kindness live on. Thank you!
Rich and Patti Buckingham
THANK YOU FOR YOUR BLOOD DONATIONS!
Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club Saturday, September 28, 2024
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Thank you for “giving the gift of life.” We were able to collect 28 units of blood.
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party In Our Driveway Again This November
On Saturday, November 16, from 8 a.m. until noon, we are requesting your help in assembling about 1,000 boxes containing toys, school supplies and personal care items that get shipped around the world. The last 5 years, our 5,800 boxes have gone to countries in Africa like Cameroon, Rwanda, Central Republic of Africa, and Ukraine.
Our address is on the south side of Gulf Harbour, 14896 Crescent Cove Drive. Food and beverages of all types are provided, and it feels good to brush shoulders and share the camaraderie that this good cause creates.
Save the date and thanx in advance!
Bestselling Authors Headed To Fort Myers This March
MELISSA BAKER, FESTIVAL COORDINATOR
Lee County Library System will be bringing in more than two dozen authors for the 26th annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival this March. Authors for all ages are coming to Fort Myers to showcase their books and meet fans from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025. The free event will be held on the beautiful outdoor campus of the Fort Myers Regional Library, located at 2450 First St. downtown.
The Southwest Florida Reading Festival is a time-honored tradition in the community, with attendees coming back year after year to hear author presentations and have their books signed. This outdoor celebration gives fans the opportunity to meet and greet a diverse lineup of bestselling
authors, participate in arts and crafts and discover the latest books and digital resources offered by the library. There will also be food truck vendors, storytelling programs, youth writing award presentations and a free book given away for every child and teen attending the event.
“The Lee County Library System is honored to share the power of reading with the community, and this year’s authors won’t disappoint!” states Melissa Baker, Festival Coordinator.
The lineup of award-winning talent includes a mix of authors from all genres, from crime thrillers and mysteries to cozy fiction and romance. Youth authors will feature teen fantasy, thrillers and rom coms, along with picture books, easy readers, chapter books and nonfiction.
These are just a few of the highly anticipated writers that will be a part of the event:
Reed Farrel Coleman is The New York Times bestselling author of over 30 novels, including six in the Jesse Stone series for the estate of the late Robert B. Parker. He
is a four-time recipient of the Shamus Award for Best P.I. Novel of the Year and a four-time Edgar Award nominee in three different categories. He has also received the Authors on the Air Book of the Year Award, the Scribe, Audie, Macavity, Barry and Anthony Awards.
Lisa Genova is a Harvard educated neuroscientist and The New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including Still Alice which was adapted into an Oscar–winning film starring Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin and Kristen Stewart. Her TED talks on Alzheimer’s disease and memory have been viewed over eleven million times.
Jean Kwok is the award-winning, New York Times and international bestselling author of The Leftover Woman, Searching for Sylvie Lee, Girl in Translation and Mambo in Chinatown . Her work has been published in more than 20 countries and taught in schools across the world. All of her novels are in development for film and television.
Returning festival author and fan favorite
Debbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. Macomber’s novels have spent more than 1,000 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list, with 15 hitting the #1 spot. Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas,” Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies.
The Lee County Library System is honored to share the power of reading with the community, and this year’s authors won’t disappoint!
YOUTH AUTHORS
Renée Ahdieh is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling young adult author of The Wrath & the Dawn series, the Flame in the Mist series and The Beautiful quartet. Emilio Sloth’s Modern Manners is her debut children’s picture book.
Molly Idle is the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of the picture book Flora and the Flamingo and a flock of books featuring Flora and her Feathered Friends. She is also the author and illustrator of the mermaid tales Pearl and Coral. Her most recent picture books are Witch Hazel and I Don’t Care.
Megan McDonald is the creator of the widely popular and award-winning Judy Moody and Stink series for older readers. She is also the author of three Sisters Club stories, two books about Ant and Honey Bee and many other books for children, including her brand- new series for young readers, The Fairy Door Diaries.
The full list of authors can be viewed on the festival’s website at www. ReadFest.org or by downloading the festival’s mobile app “SWFL Reads” at the App Store or Google Play. Anyone with the app already downloaded from last year will need to perform a software update to see the newly loaded content.
Attendees who want more exclusive access to meet and mingle with this year’s festival authors can do so at An Evening with the Authors, a fundraising dinner scheduled to take place at the waterfront Burroughs Home and Gardens on the evening of Friday, February 28. Tickets will be available by mid-November on the festival website.
The Lee County Library System has 13 branches to serve Lee County residents. Library programs are always free and open to the public. For more information about other library services and programs offered, visit www.leelibrary.net or call (239) 479-4636.
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
UPCOMING EVENTS
THANK GOD IT’S MONDAY
Monday, November 4
Doors 6:30 p.m.; Films 7 p.m., Grand Atrium
General Admission: $10, Senior Discount: $8
Each T.G.I.M. evening, held on the first Monday of every month from October through March, features host Eric Raddatz. Guests can enjoy a drink, watch thought-provoking films, and engage in lively discussions with special guests, musical acts, and interviews.
RETRO ROOFTOP DANCE PARTY
Saturday, November 23 8 to 11:30 p.m.
Family-Friendly Event, All Ages Welcome!
General Admission: $10; General Admission week of: $15
Get your dancing shoes on for the Retro ’60s, ’70s ’80s and ’90s dance party! Everyone had such
a blast last time, we are doing it again! Dress up in your favorite decade attire! Break out your old bell bottoms, leg warmers, or zip off jeans and bring your best dance moves to get groovy and party like it’s the 20th century!
COOKING FOR THE ARTS AN EVENING IN HAVANA
Saturday, November 8
6 p.m. Cocktails, 7 p.m. Dinner, SBDAC’s Grand Atrium
$250 per couple, $1,000 for a table of 8
After October 21: $275 per couple, $1,100 for a table of 8
Don’t miss this annual fundraiser benefiting SBDAC’s education programming. Cook your way through a four-course dinner while taking part in live and silent auctions. Cooking for the Arts invites guests to prepare their own five-star meal. Follow along with the chef as you and your guests take turns cooking a four-course meal. *Cannot accommodate food allergies.
2024 FESTIVAL OF TREES
Festival Of Trees Viewing Times
Thursday, December 5, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, December 6, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, December 8, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: $2, (under age 5 enter for free)
View trees, vote, and buy raffle tickets to win a tree! The 18th Annual Festival of Trees returns to the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center! Experience the beautiful trees decorated by local businesses to raise money for Goodwill of Southwest Florida and SBDAC.
NEW YEAR’S EVE ROOFTOP PARTY
Tuesday, December 31
9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Sidney’s Rooftop Family-Friendly Event – All Ages Welcome!
General Admission: $222; VIP Table of 2, $600; VIP Table of 4, $1,200; VIP Table of 6, $1,800
Ring in the New Year at Southwest Florida’s largest open-air rooftop while sipping champagne or your favorite cocktails and a birds-eye view of the historic downtown Fort Myers River District.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at a ravishing party perched on the rooftop of the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center on Tuesday,
December 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dress is cocktail attire and tickets include heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, and live music! VIP tickets include: 2025 New Years Eve swag items, heavy hors d’oeuvres by Frisco’s, full
open bar, live music, and premium seating with a designated cocktail server and champagne toast.
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center (SBDAC), 2301 First St., Fort Myers, FL 33901, (239) 3331933, www.sbdac.com.
Visit https://www.sbdac.com/ special-events-2022/ or call the box office for more information, (239) 333-1933.
ArtFest Fort Myers High School Art Competition – Art Under 20
In this rapidly evolving world, it is more important than ever to keep challenging opportunities available to our community’s students. Their education needs to create skills and knowledge that connect in evolving ways. The arts – visual and performing –fulfill that need.
Art Under 20 was created through ArtFest Fort Myers’ dedication to the fact the arts are essential to the complete education of our youth. The arts teach students innumerable lessons – that are critical to success in the everevolving creative economy that lies ahead. The arts teach youth that there are several paths to take when approaching problems and that all problems can have more than one solution.
DID YOU KNOW?*
Youth who participate in the arts are
• 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement
• 3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools
• 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair
• 3 times more likely to be awarded for school attendance
• 2 times more likely to read for pleasure
Continue the conversation! What is your passion for the arts as part of a complete education for youth?
*Americans for the Arts
Accepted research shows impressive benefits of arts in education – encouraging students to stay in school, succeed in school, succeed in life and succeed in work. Art Under 20 Sponsor Suncoast Credit Union supports the belief that arts in education is a vibrant part of our community and everyone benefits from it.
Art Under 20 exhibit and competition at ArtFest Fort Myers the first weekend in February provides a professional setting for students to display their artwork and compete for $10,000 in annual cash awards. Over the past 24 years, 5,500-plus students have participated from all Lee County high schools and have won $175,000 in total awards.
All Lee County high school students (public, private and home-schooled) are invited to participate in Art Under 20. Entries are accepted in seven categories: digital, drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, 3-dimensional and art created using recycled materials.
People and organizations that believe in supporting art opportunities for our youth can support Art Under 20 in a variety of ways. Some include creating additional award categories, providing scholarship funds for winners, or
hosting art experiences for participants. Contact ArtFest Fort Myers for more information.
Art Under 20 Entry Forms and more information are available through all Lee County high school art departments or at ArtFestFortMyers.com/au20. The deadline to enter for the 2025 Art Under 20 is December 4, 2024.
ArtFest Fort Myers, Southwest Florida’s premier art festival, takes place February 1 and 2, 2025 in the Fort Myers River District. Join 200 artists from across the
county: the largest high school art exhibit and competition in south Florida with free interactive art experiences for children of all ages and a community stage with continual performances and fine food and entertainment.
QUICK FACTS
WHAT
Southwest Florida’s premier art festival featuring 200 national artists, high school art competition, street chalk art competition, children’s art activities, fine food and entertainment
ART UNDER 20
Located in the 3,000-square-foot tent at the west end of the art festival under the U.S. 41 bridge.
WHEN AND WHERE AND PARKING
• February 1 and 2, 2025, Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Downtown Fort Myers River District on Edwards Drive
• Look for bright Event Parking signs and flags.
• Parking lots adjacent to festival, remote parking with trolley service, street parking and city garages are open.
Alliance For The Arts
SPECIAL EVENTS
OOPS, WE’RE A TROUPE! PRESENTS DISORDER IN THE COURT
Date and Time: November 1, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Member’s price, $18, Nonmember’s price, $20
Oops, We’re A Troupe, local improv, presents Disorder In The Court. A fully improvised, long-form, musical courtroom drama … minus the drama! Be part of the fun by making suggestions along the way! Expect the unexpected in this hilarious 90-minute show, where everything is made up on the spot!
Oops, We’re a Troupe has been performing together all over Southwest Florida since the pandemic, featuring Adam Santa Fe, Caitlynn Wilde, Julian Sundby and Lucy Sundby. This performance will feature special guests from all over Southwest Florida and Tampa.
PATCHOULI AND TERRA GUITARRA PERFORM THE LANDSCAPE OF GUITAR
PATCHOULI & TERRA GUITARRA PERFORM THE LANDSCAPE OF GUITAR: ANIMATED PAINTING CONCERT EXPERIENCE
Date and Time: November 9, 7 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Member’s price, $20, Nonmember’s price, $25
With 22 albums recorded and appearances on TV, film and radio programs around the world, the duo’s sound is a soulful fusion of blazing Spanish and World guitar instrumentals, heartstring tugging lyrics, lush vocal harmonies, and epic folk-rock anthems.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MARKET
Date and Time: November 13, 5 to 8 p.m.
Reoccurs Once: 12/11, 1/08/25, 2/12/25, 3/12/25, and 4/09/25
Join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5 to 8 p.m. for our monthly pop-up market. We feature a selection of local vendors, art, live music, food trucks and beer and wine.
Montage Women’s Club
The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We normally meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at The Landings Yacht, Golf, and Tennis Club (community entry off McGregor Boulevard between Cypress Lake Drive and College Parkway). Meetings begin at 11:30 a.m. with a short social period followed by lunch at noon, followed by an informative speaker program and a short business meeting. Within the organization are various interest groups for members’ participation. Membership is open to both year-
round and seasonal residents. We welcome you to visit Montage for a luncheon.
Our next meeting will be held on Friday, November 22 (a week early due to Thanksgiving). Our speaker will be Ms. Jan Farrington who will be sharing details of her “Be Kind” project. She truly believes there is a lot of good in this world, and she always wants to believe that it starts with kindness. Farrington, a retired high school special education teacher, has been recognized in conjunction with this project on national TV.
Luncheon fee has recently increased to $34 per person, and you always have a choice of either a regular menu entree and/or a vegan/plant-based entree.
If you would like to attend a Montage meeting, need further information, or would like to make a reservation, please call Rita Artwohl at (239) 703-7787. Reservations cutoff to attend this meeting is noon, Thursday, November 14.
Consumer Alert
ALEXANDRA HOUSE, PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND DIGITAL MEDIA INTERN
DON’T TAKE THE BAIT ON PHISHING SCAMS
Have you ever gotten a text or email warning you that something is wrong with an account online? Maybe it says your streaming account is about to be suspended unless you respond quickly. It might even have a link that will supposedly fix your account’s problems. The message looks real. But is it?
Your first instinct might be to click to solve your problems. Don’t click. There’s likely nothing wrong. Instead, it might be a phishing scam. That’s when scammers pose as well-
known companies to get you to give up sensitive information via text or email. A phishing email might:
• say they’ve noticed some suspicious activity or login attempts—they haven’t.
• claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information—there isn’t.
• say you need to confirm some personal or financial information—you don’t.
While real companies might send you emails or text messages, they won’t do things like send a link to update your payment information. Only scammers do that. Even opening a link in an unexpected text or email can expose you to scammers—even if you don’t enter any sensitive info.
So, don’t click on any links in unexpected emails or texts. If you’re concerned, contact the company directly using a link you already use or a phone number you know is correct. And if you think you’ve given someone your Social Security, credit card, or bank account number, report it at IdentityTheft.gov and get a recovery plan. If you clicked on a link in an unexpected email, update your security software and run a scan to look for viruses and malware.
Then report the phishing scam. Tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, forward suspicious texts to SPAM (7726), and forward suspicious emails to ReportPhishing@apwg.org.
Continental Women’s Club
The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, December 12 at 11:30 a.m. at The Hideaway Country Club. Our December program will feature Holiday Tunes from TAG – The A Cappella Group – the awardwinning vocal group from Cypress Lake High School, Center for the Arts. Please join us to listen to this amazing group of young people provide an entertaining start to the holiday season.
Continental Women’s Club is a social, cultural, and philanthropic organization established in 1975, and membership is open to women living in Lee County. We have many special events and interest groups within our club that you can participate in for social and educational purposes throughout the month and the year. In addition, we contribute to many local charities and award two scholarships each year to
senior high school girls who plan on furthering their education.
Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at The Hideaway Country Club, 5670 Trailwinds Drive, Fort Myers 33907. The cost to attend the luncheon is $26. Reservation deadline for December 12 is Tuesday, December 3. Please call Liz Paul at (239) 691-7561 for meal selection and to make a reservation.
Mark Your Calendar For The Craftie Ladies’ Fall Craft Fair
THE CRAFTIE LADIES OF ST. JOHN XXIII CATHOLIC CHURCH
The Craftie Ladies of St. John XXIII Catholic Church are once again having their Fall Craft Fair.
If you’ve been to one of our craft fairs before, you know we have a large variety of top quality, homemade items for sale. In addition to our well-known, exquisite quilts, afghans and hand-knit and crocheted items, there will be pillows, table runners, placemats/napkins, handmade rosaries, jewelry, mother/daughter aprons, tooth fairy pillows, novel
baby items, lots of lovely holiday décor, including our fabulous wreaths, and so much more!
Some of our always fabulous raffle baskets include BBQ, Evening in Paris, Chocolate, Cat, Dog, and Layette baskets, plus more made by our wonderfully talented women. The drawing for each basket will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10. You don’t have to be present to win!
Come and join us on:
Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Craftie Ladies came together 15 years ago. The group has grown to nearly 40 talented and dedicated women. All proceeds go directly back into the community. Just a few causes we donate to: A.C.T.
Blankets And Blessings
Eva’s Closet
St. John XXIII Villas
St. Martin De Porres
We hope to see you at our Fall Craft Fair at St. John XXIII Catholic Church Parish Life Center, located on Palomino Lane, just north of Daniels Parkway. Stop by, have a chat and maybe get some early shopping done.
Catch The Action
CAPT. BILL RUSSELL
NOVEMBER ON THE WATER
There should be plenty of great fishing opportunities throughout the month as cool fronts begin to arrive dropping water temperatures. Fish are transitioning from summer to winter patterns both inshore and in gulf waters. It’s another one of those months that it’s possible to hook into about anything that frequents our waters.
Sea trout should be plentiful and feeding heavily on small baitfish, then as we near the end of the month and the water cools, shrimp and shrimp-type artificial lures could become the top baits. As we switch to shrimp, pompano
catches will increase as they only eat crustaceans and mollusks. Small bucktail and pompanostyle jigs work great when slow bounced across a sandy bottom. While under power, if you notice one or several fish skip off your wake, it is most likely pompano. Not sure why they do it, but it’s a great way to locate them and they run in schools. Circle back around and fish the area and you will often be rewarded.
November is a great month for targeting redfish and snook throughout our inshore waters. As water temperatures cool, snook are on the move from their summer homes around the beaches and relocating throughout
the inshore estuaries. If it remains relatively warm, they may be found feeding over inshore flats, oyster bars, shorelines, and sand holes. If it turns cold quickly, they will seek shelter in protected areas like canals, rivers, and shorelines with deeper water.
The large schools of redfish that prowled the inshore flats over the last few months move offshore or break up with the cooler weather. It’s still possible to run into a school, but most reds will be in pairs or small bunches. Look for reds tailing over shallow flats on the lowest tides and in the same areas as previously mentioned.
As the month wears on and the water gets cooler, large sheepsheads are on the move from offshore to near and inshore. Target them around structure, along the beaches, and around deeper oyster bars. They generally show up over offshore reefs first then make their way inshore and the gulf passes. Black drum are often caught with sheepsheads around inshore structure. Smaller drum are often caught on shrimp, but the large ones prefer a chunk of crab. Blue crab works best, pop the shell off and quarter the crab to get four baits. Like sheepsheads, drum are caught near pilings.
Bob Rauschenberg Gallery At FSW Presents
WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS AND LAURIE ANDERSON: LANGUAGE IS A VIRUS SHOWING THROUGH DEC. 7
This groundbreaking exhibition explores the concept of language as a transformative force, a carrier of ideas, and a potential weapon, as envisioned by the late literary giant William S. Burroughs and the pioneering multimedia storyteller and artist Laurie Anderson.
It delves into the ways both artists manipulate language to challenge conventional thought, explore the power of communication, and expose the potential pitfalls of information transmission in the modern world.
Open to the public, free of charge.
Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For additional information please call (239) 489-9313.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ RauschenbergGallery Instagram: @rauschenberggallery
Visit Bob Rauschenberg Gallery At Florida SouthWestern State College, 8099 College Pkwy., Bldg. L, Fort Myers. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Most of the inshore snapper that we enjoyed all summer have moved offshore. Dropping light tackle over artificial reefs and hard bottom should yield a mix of tasty fish including mangrove snapper, grunts, and sheepsheads. Drop a live bait down on a heavy rig and stick it in the rod holder for a chance at a big grouper while fishing the light tackle. Also, expect king mackerel and cobia around reefs and tripletail hanging around anything floating.
Regulations and seasons are constantly changing on various species of fish, especially grouper and red snapper lately. Keep up to
date with fishing regulations before hitting the water by visiting Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission at www.myfwc.com. Also, upload the Fish Rules app on your phone. It has current regulations with pictures to help identify fish.
As the waters of Southwest Florida continue to cool this month, there should be plenty of good fishing to keep anglers busy on a variety of species.
For charter information, please contact us at Gulf Coast Guide Service and “Catch the Action” with Capt. Bill Russell, call or text (239) 410-8576, website:
www.fishpineisland.com, email: gcl2fish@live.com.
Capt. Bill Russell is a native and lifelong resident of Pine Island who has spent his entire life fishing the waters surrounding Pine Island and Southwest Florida. For the past 28 years, Bill has been a professional fishing guide who takes pride in customizing each trip to ensure everyone on board has a great time and will return again. Come join us and “Catch the Action.”
ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS
Admiral’s Isle Jeff McGinty
Bellavista Rick McCurdy
Coronado Geoff Smith
Courtyard Homes Tiffany Gaede
Crescent Cove Sam Schiphorst
Crooked Pond Carol Tsilimos
Edgewater Dave Knust
Grande Cay David Lein
Gulf Harbour Master Chris Cope
Gulf Harbour Marina Dana Snyder
Harbour Landings I Megan Martin
Harbour Landings II Thomas Broadie
Harbour Links Joe Pierce
Long Pond Millie Johnson
Mariposa Steve Perseo
Mill Pond Maureen Herold
Osprey Landing Bill Crouch
Osprey Point Jay Ducharme
Palmas Del Sol Bill Aarons
Rivers Edge Ron Harrington
Sagamore George Sorensen
Seaside Estates Richard Edelman
Tamarind Cay Harvey Gordon
The Shores I Gene Marshall
The Shores II Dan Montgomery
The Shores III Dave Reimer
The Shores IV John Albano
GULF HARBOUR MASTER
ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETINGS
will now be routinely held at Suitor Middleton Cox & Associates offices, 15751 San Carlos Blvd #8, Fort Myers, FL 33908. Meeting date and times will continue to be posted on the signs at the north and south entrances.
RESOURCE HUB
GULF HARBOUR COUNTRY CLUB
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Bill Lambert
President
Scott Bassett ..................... Vice President
Jack Bourget
George Johnson
Kim Bauman
Patti Buckingham
Bruce Jasurda
Chris Moore
Nata Munk
GULF HARBOUR MARINA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Treasurer
Secretary
Governor
Governor
Governor
Governor
Governor
COMMUNITY NEWS
Bellavista
Coronado
Courtyard Homes
Crooked Pond
Edgewater
Grande Cay
Harbour Landings I
Harbour Landings II
Harbour Links
Long Pond
Marblehead Manor
Mariposa
Mill Pond
President Doug Duncan
Vice President Stephen Patterson
Secretary Mike Needler
Treasurer Craig Anderson
Marina Appearance Committee
David Kelley
GULF HARBOUR MASTER
ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Chris Cope
Vice President David J. Urban
Secretary Dave Van Namee
Treasurer Carl Pecko
Director .............................. Carol Gillespie
Director John Wilson
Director Sam Schiphorst
ATTENTION ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEMBERS
When your officers change, be sure to notify us so that we can keep both www.GulfHarbour33908.com and the Soundings updated.
Osprey Landing
Osprey Point
Palmas Del Sol
Paramount
Rivers Edge
Sagamore
Seaside Estates
Tamarind Cay
The Shores I
The Shores II
The Shores III
If you want your community news included here, please send articles and pictures to GulfHarbourReport@gmail.com by the 4th of each month.
GULF HARBOUR WEBSITES
GULF HARBOUR MASTER ASSOCIATION • www.GulfHarbour33908.com
GRANDE CAY • www.grandecay.com
HARBOUR LANDINGS I • www.harbourlandings.org
HARBOUR LINKS • www.harbourlinks.net
Mariposa • http://detaliassociates.com/secure/login.aspx
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Gate Access and Community Patrol
Pre-Call Gate Access Line
239-935-5179
North Gatehouse 239-482-5039
South Gatehouse 239-433-0110
Patrol 239-340-8994
Assistance
Police/Fire/EMS-EMERGENCY 911 EMS-NON-EMERGENCY 239-335-1660
Poison Control 800-282-3171
Lee County Sheriff
- NON-EMERGENCY 239-477-1000
Iona McGregor Fire Station 239-433-0660
Highway Patrol 239-278-7100
Marine Patrol 239-332-6966
Coast Guard 239-463-5754
Property Management
Suitor, Middleton, Cox &
Master Association
REMINDER
To contribute to your Gulf Harbour Soundings newspaper, please send articles, announcements, photos, events or any issues to GulfHarbourReport@ gmail.com.
PALMAS DEL SOL • www.palmasdelsol.net
PARAMOUNT • http://www.athomenet.com/theparamount
TAMARIND CAY • https://smca.cincwebaxis.com/cinc/home/
GULF HARBOUR COUNTRY CLUB • www.gulfharbour.com
MARINA • www.gulfharbourmarina.com Yacht Club • www.gulfharbouryachtclub.org
DISCLAIMER
The Soundings is a newsletter published for the benefit of the residents of Gulf Harbour. Seabreeze Communications Group assists in providing publishing, printing and advertising services. The content is that of the authors which should not be construed to be representations, opinions or views of the Gulf Harbour Master Association Inc., or its management, officers or directors or Seabreeze Communications Group. Additionally, the paid advertising in the Soundings should not be construed as an endorsement of any advertised product or service. Finally, none of the content of the Soundings may be reproduced for any purpose nor can the name GHY&CC Homeowner’s Association or similar modification be used in any way without the express prior written consent of the GH Master Association Inc Board of Directors.
GOLF CART RULES REMINDER
Gulf Harbour has had several incidents and issues involving golf carts. Reports have included underage driving, wrong-way driving, driving on pedestrian and bike paths, and driving under the influence.
Some excerpts from our Rules and Regulations:
Any member, family member, or guest may operate a motorized vehicle (i.e. cars, trucks, golf carts, motorized scooters, etc.) on Master Association property as long as the driver is at least 16 years of age, has a valid driver’s license, and has proof of vehicle insurance.
All golfers with golf carts should refrain from using pedestrian and bicycle pathways, if at all possible, especially if a golf cart path is available in that area and the golf cart driver is playing golf at the time. When use of a Gulf Harbour road is necessary, ATVs, and golf carts utilized for other than golf activities should be driven in the same direction as vehicle traffic and comply with all rules that apply to vehicles.
All Florida rules of the road must be followed when driving motor vehicles within Gulf Harbour.
Please consider the above when driving your golf cart at Gulf Harbour.
RESOURCE HUB
SEEKING SOUNDINGS WRITERS
Do you have an interesting story to share?
The Soundings is always looking for new and talented writers to submit articles on events, the social scene, restaurants, movies, family matters, village life, etc…
Now is your chance to share your interests with the community. You can contribute each month, just once, or once in a while.
• Are you involved in any particular activities in Gulf Harbour or around town?
• Can you share your knowledge about a specific topic or hobby?
• Do you have (or did you retire from) an interesting career?
• Are you the person who always knows what to do/where to go in our area?
• Do you like to take pictures or draw cartoons?
• Can you pass along a favorite recipe?
If you answered yes to any of the above or have an idea of your own, you can submit your articles (and photos) at GulfHarbourReport@gmail.com.
RULES & REGULATIONS
REMINDER
Lakes: No boating, fishing or swimming in any lake within Gulf Harbour.
Eagle Perch Island: No fishing.
Marina: No recreational swimming or fishing in the marina. No fish or other marine life of any kind shall be cleaned, prepared or processed in any manner on the property.
Regulations are fully supported by: Gulf Harbour Master Association Inc., Gulf Harbour Golf and Country Club Inc., Gulf Harbour Marina Condominium Association Inc.
REMINDER
All Dogs MUST be leashed at ALL times in and on Gulf Harbour Properties.
Annual Holiday Golf Cart Parade
Sunday, December 8th
Meet at the Clubhouse by 3:00 pm for JUDGING
Parade Route is as Follows:
3:10 pm - Seaside Estates
3:15 pm - Mariposa Pool - SING
3:25 pm - Bellavista
3:30 pm - Links Pool - SING
3:40 pm - Coronado Pool - SING
3:45 pm - Shores I, II, III
3:50 pm - Paramount - SING
3:55 pm - Marina, Landings, Fitness, Pool
4:00 pm - Edgewater, Longwater Chase to Compass Point to Headwater and out the back gates - SING
4:20 pm – Palmas Pool - SING
4:25 pm - Osprey Point
4:30 pm - Grande Cay Pool - SING
4:35 pm - Sagamore
4:40 pm - Osprey Landing
4:45 pm - Olde Millpond Pool - SING
4:50 pm - Crescent Cove/Crooked Pond
4:55 pm - Tamarind Cay - SING
5:05 pm - Rivers Edge
5:10 pm - Marblehead Manor – SING
