12PATTI TRUMBULL, P.A.Selling <strong>Pelican</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> & <strong>Bay</strong> Colony!ViewVirtualTours belowof each ofmy listings!Coronado at <strong>Pelican</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> #401$997,000 — Exquisite andmeticulously maintained condowith 2BR/2-1/2BA + Den/FamilyRoom, 2016 sq ft of living area,marble floors, large open kitchen,crown moldings, faux finishes,and neutral décor.www.imagestogo.net/coronado401/index.htm<strong>Pelican</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> Post, <strong>Early</strong> <strong>November</strong> <strong>2009</strong><strong>Pelican</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> ResidentCell: 239.821.4001800.448.3411 ext.853pattitrum@aol.comwww.pelicanbayspecialist.comSalerno at <strong>Pelican</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> #1102$1,949,000 - Panoramic viewsof the Gulf of Mexico from thisstunning 3BR/3BA + Family Roomin <strong>Bay</strong> Colony, 2600 sq ft, crownmoldings, granite kitchen, beautifulappointments, 42 ft lanai,private elevator.www.imagestogo.net/salerno1102/index.htmClaridge at <strong>Pelican</strong> <strong>Bay</strong>#19D$1,699,000 — This spectacular19th floor unit has FOURBEDROOMS + family room,breathtaking views of the Gulf, 2756sq ft, beautifully updated kitchen,updated baths, crown moldings,optional CABANA available.www.imagestogo.net/claridge19d/index.htmCoronado at <strong>Pelican</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> #1204$999,000 — Enjoy panoramicviews of the Gulf from thischarming 2BR/2BA, 1600 sq ftcondo, neutral décor, designerdecorated, marble floors, 24 ftsunset balcony, hurricane shutters,24/7 front desk & more.www.imagestogo.net/coronado1204/index.htmClaridge at <strong>Pelican</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> #9B$879,000 — Spectacular viewsof the Gulf of Mexico fromthis beautiful 2BR/2BA +Den/Family Room condo, 1749 sqft., updated kitchen and bathsw/granite, crown moldings, frontto back views and morewww.imagestogo.net/claridge9b/index.htmThe Heron at <strong>Pelican</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> #502$769,000 — Beautiful views of the<strong>Bay</strong> & Gulf from this 2485 sq ftcondo which includes 2BR/3BA+ Den/can be converted back to3rd BR, neutral décor, updatedthroughout, views in every room,granite kitchen.Toplistingagent2008www.imagestogo.net/heron502/index.htmPATTI TRUMBULL, P.A.<strong>Pelican</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> ResidentCell: 239.821.4001Topproducer2008Manatee Rescued!There isn't much excitmentat South Beach andClam Pass nowadays, butbeach walkers are still talkingabout the great manateerescue that occurred onMonday morning, October5 th . Even though the eventwas extensively covered byall the local media, we oughtto review it again, if only forthe benefit of our neighborswho were still "up north"and missed it. When it wasall over and the endangeredmanatee was swimmingsafely in the Gulf watersonce again, a tired and wetPedro Pinero, our field supervisorfor the <strong>Pelican</strong> <strong>Bay</strong>Services Division, summed itup very well by saying "Weall worked together, and wedid it." Isn't that a good mottofor <strong>Pelican</strong> <strong>Bay</strong>.Mr. Pinero had plenty ofcompany in this endeavorand they all were equallytired, wet and justifiablyproud of what they hadaccomplished: the youngcouple who came to fishat low tide in Clam Passshortly after dawn, foundthe stranded manatee stuckin the shallow surf near thebeach gourmet...continued from page 11or during season? Want tohave a casual and fun birthdayparty at the beach? Havea houseful of company andwant to have a special dinnerfor them at the beach? Justwant a beach party for yourfamily and friends? Call us!We are ready to help, and aremaking it affordable for you.We want your business!Help neededIt’s rare, but sometimes whenwe have a recurring issuewe find we need to enlistthe members help to solveit. We presently have twosuch issues that need yourimmediate help.Cell phones: As you know,all of our restaurants are “NoCell Phone” zones. Membersare asked to take their callsoutside of the restaurantso as not to impact othermembers’ dining experience.Please be aware of thissandbar and sounded thealarm; our security officer,Frank Kearns, who grabbedbuckets, towels and communicationgear, ran downto the pass and somehowmanaged to keep order andthe curious far enough awayfrom the manatee's powerfultail; the beach walkers whoused the buckets, even papercups, to pour water on thestranded animal; our beachboys who brought their umbrellasto shade it; the MarineMammal Stranding Networkand their boat from Naples,and finally the five membersof Mr. Pinero's work crewwho marched to the beachwith their shovels at theready, sat down on the sand,issue and help by not usingyour cell phone. It would beterrific. If your meal is beingdisrupted, please bring thisto the attention of the restaurantmanager and they willattend to it. We are confidentthat once this is addressedthat the problems will clearup, and members can goback to the peaceful enjoymentof their meals.Secondly, Reservations: Wehave a somewhat significantand on-going problem withmembers making reservationsand not showing up.In the meantime, other membershave called and are puton the wait list. So we holdthe table for the first memberwho does not show up,while the second memberhas no table. Members areangry, and the restaurantslose a substantial amount ofrevenue. It is a very difficultBy Kay Pottertook off their boots, rolled uptheir pants and waded intothe surf and dug the manateeout of what would surelyhave been its sandy graveand then a path through thesandbar. And thank Heavens,the tide had turned andthe rising water helped torefloat the manatee.Among the interested onlookerswere our FoundationPresident, Jim Hoppensteadt,who must havebeen pleasedwith the performanceof hisstaff, and TomCravens, ourenvironmentalguru, withhis trusty camera,who tookthe pictures.Thus, throughthe magic ofphotography(see photos to the right) ourfaithful readers can alsoshare this heartwarming,nature affirming experience.Truly, we are our brother'skeeper, and that includes allcreatures that Nature's Godhas placed on this earth andin its waters.situation. And in season, it iseven more difficult!So here is our request: Ifyou make a reservation andcannot come, would youkindly give us four or fivehours notice for your cancellation?That will enableus to contact the next memberon the waiting list andoffer the table (you don’twant) to them. We just can’tafford to lose the revenuein these tough economictimes. Won’t you give us ahand with this vexing issue?Thank you for your kindunderstanding and help onthese issues.Well, that’s it for now.I’m off to the beach. Seeyou there!www.pelicanbay.org
<strong>Early</strong> <strong>November</strong> <strong>2009</strong>Frank Kearns, 5th from the left, <strong>Pelican</strong> <strong>Bay</strong>Security, and volunteers start to pour water onstranded manatee found near Clam Pass.What to do in<strong>Pelican</strong> bayYour comprehensive scheduleof events/activities being heldat Foundation facilitiesArt StudioBridge ClassesComputer ClassesFitnessTennisRestaurantsThe tide reverses and more beachwalkers volunteer to relieve original waterpourers. Heavy wet towels were removedfrom manatee’s back as their weight wasincreasing its temperature.Notice shallow water depth and sandbar.Our stranded manatee was around900 pounds and ten feet long. A flip ofits tail could have injured their legs.Boat manned by City of Naples NaturalResources Director Mike Bauer and hisassistant Katie Laakkoner representingMarine Mammal Stranding Network arrive,but cannot get over sandbar.Communityworks togetherBy Jim Hoppensteadt, Foundation PresidentOctober 5 at about 6:30am, a manateegot stranded right outside Clam Pass.While manatees going in and out ofthe pass is not unusual, one gettingstranded is.While we obviously won’t know whythe manatee got stranded...there are apparentlya number of reasons biologistssay manatees get stranded, or “beach”themselves, what was special, waswatching everybody work together tohelp the manatee. <strong>Pelican</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> residents,beach walkers from Clam Pass Park,Foundation staff, PBSD staff, CollierCounty Sherriff’s Office, Collier Countyenvironmental staff, FWC, and workersfrom the Sandbar renovation all came tothe aid of the manatee.The manatee got free about 10am.Heroes of the Day: Kearns (left) and PedroPinero, Field Supervisor for the <strong>Pelican</strong><strong>Bay</strong> Services Division, who arrived with fivecrew members equipped with shovels.A work crew member sets about his rescuemission. They freed the manatee and duga path to the Gulf and freedom.Note the rising water level and sandbar.Frank Kearns (r) and Foundation personnel carryumbrellas from the beach to shade the manatee.As the morning grew hotter, volunteers also tookadvantage of their protection.Photos by <strong>Pelican</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> ResidentTom CravensHooray, The manatee is free, suddenlyrevives and swims to the Gulf, withno apparent injuries.www.pelicanbay.org <strong>Pelican</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> Post, <strong>Early</strong> <strong>November</strong> <strong>2009</strong> 13
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