The Experience Insider

Pelican Preserve has so much to offer each resident who lives here. We have pool parties, outdoor concerts, nature walks, fitness classes, spa treatments, golf tournaments, arts and crafts classes and much, much, more! I truly enjoy being a part of the all the excitement through providing our residents with memorable, fun experiences in and outside the Club.

Speaking of outside the Club, we just completed a sprint triathlon in the beginning of September in Venice, Florida. The entire Pelican Preserve staff participated, as well as residents, family and friends. There were also several residents who came to the event just to cheer us on. We have been training all summer, so there was great anticipation of this event through our physical and mental training.

Have you participated in an event with fellow residents in your community? Do you have any questions you would like to ask about Pelican Preserve or the amenities we have here? Let me know and be sure to check back often, as you never know what adventure the residents will be on next or what happenings you will want to keep up with, or better yet join in on!

The season is upon us and the staff and I are excited to welcome back our members from up north. Our golf calendar for the season is packed with our yearly tournaments and a few new ones that we hope our members and guests will enjoy. We hosted the 32^nd Annual Pat Bradley Florida International Invitational October 26-27. Fifteen colleges from around the country participated and it was a blast. I think Pelican Preserve is fortunate to be able to open up our wonderful 27 holes of golf to be able to host such an event and provide the experience to aspiring golfers. We could not have asked for better weather and the greens were fast making it a challenge for the players.

Have you attended a Golf Invitational recently and would like to share what your experience?

Hit ‘em straight,

Bryan

Our residents continue to be awe-inspired by the natural surroundings in Pelican Preserve. With preserves, boardwalks and wildlife all around, there is always something new to explore and admire. We have decided to put together a Pelican Preserve nature calendar with photos from our residents within the community. Alan Maltz, the official wildlife photographer for the state of Florida, will act as judge to pick out the best photos for the calendar, along with notecards. All proceeds from the calendar and notecards will go towards our Crooked Garden (Butterfly Garden) to help enhance the garden’s features and keep up with the maintenance.

Have you been involved with a successful fundraiser lately with your community? Share with us your ideas.

We created this blog in the hopes of engaging golfers of all skill levels to hone their skills, learn new techniques and get a glimpse into the many exciting golf experiences that WCI has to offer. This is your opportunity to get to know WCI golf a bit better, ask questions and tell us about your golf experiences.  Stay tuned for the first in a series of golf tips every golfer can learn from.  If you have something in particular that you’d like to learn about, please respond to this post and we’ll do our best to answer your questions.  Hope to hear from you soon!

Hit ‘em straight!

Hello from Parkland Golf & Country Club! We created this blog in the hopes of giving you a taste for what life is like at Parkland Golf & Country Club, as well as other fabulous WCI Communities. This is your insider look at what makes being a resident and Member of Parkland Golf & Country Club so fabulous and to learn more about how you can join the Parkland family.

One of the things we pride ourselves on here at Parkland is the amount of Member events we host year-round. There is never a loss for things to do! Whether it’s a spa day, fitness class, golf lesson, cardio-tennis workout or simply enjoying a poolside cocktail, we truly offer a resort-style Club experience that the whole family can enjoy. I have a lot to show you around our beautiful clubhouse and community, and I would be happy to personally give you a tour next time you’re in the area.

Be sure to check back often on our blog for updates on fun activities and happenings at Parkland and other WCI Clubs.

We recently introduced a new pizza take-out menu option - Presto Pizza Pick-Up. We created a few pizza options, along with delicious calzones for a quick meal option for our members. It has been a great success and the members love it. We must have sold about 10 pizza pies after the first two days!

What has been a dish you have been craving lately? Or a story about a great dining experience you would like to share?

Here’s to the kitchen,

Chef Nick

We just recently held the Look, Feel and Be Fabulous Event at The Bay Club. We wanted to offer our members something different, so we collaborated with the Chef and Fitness Director to provide a wellness event focusing on healthy cooking and exercises you can do even when you can’t make it to the gym. We also had our Éminence skincare specialist offering complimentary mini-services for all. Our members really benefited from the skincare specialist being present, asking a variety of questions about skincare regimen and what products would best suit their skin.

What is on your mind about taking care of your skin?

We had a booth at the Tampa Boat Show, September 9 - 11 at the Tampa Convention Center. We set up our booth to look and feel as if you were on The Bay Club’s pool deck along with beautiful view shots looking out onto the marina. I enjoyed talking with many visitors and was pleased to hear how they are very excited about our new lease rates and opportunities at the Westshore Yacht Club Marina. It was great to hear and see so much interest about the marina with great questions about the memberships for the marina and Bay Club (which is included with your marina membership). I have to tell you, having both memberships is very convenient. You can treat yourself to a spa treatment, have an invigorating workout, enjoy a drink at the tiki bar or indulge in a delicious meal. It’s the most fun you will have on and off land in the Tampa Bay area!

What boat show you are headed to next? Or, which show you were just at that really had your sails catching wind? We would love to hear about your excursions.

Have fun out there!

With pricing now from the $200s at the Marina & Yacht Club and Golf & Beach Club, Lost Key is the place to be found! Have you seen the views of the golf course or Intracoastal from these residences? They are truly awe-inspiring complemented by the open, spacious floorplans and surrounding amenities that make Lost Key the best find in Northwest Florida. Click to continue reading »

You can - with a 70,000 square-feet Town Center, 27 holes of championship golf and homes starting in the low $100s, all at Pelican Preserve. Our residents’ social calendar is jam-packed with cooking classes, nature walks, bus trips, fitness classes, golf rounds and tennis lessons, just to name a few of the activities. A favorite activity of the residents is visiting the Butterfly Garden located within the community, which was built by the residents with help from the WCI Land Development team. The beautiful plant life and elegant butterflies that are speckled throughout the garden create a relaxing retreat for all residents and visitors. You can check out the garden yourself by clicking here.

Come experience what it is like to have it all as a Pelican Preserve resident on an Elite Escape. You will also have the opportunity to receive a personal tour of this unique community.