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Hello to all:

Get your Speed-Os's on the pool should be open by noon on Wednesday May 28th.

Sorry for any inconvenience this short delay may have caused you.

The weather is great here.

Thanks
Rich Stegmann

May 23, 2008

Hi Owners,

Just wanted to let you know that we were able to purchase fitness passes at Tween Waters for our renters.

It cost us (Royal Shell) $65.00 for the week. This might be an option for all that are here.

I know this is an inconvenience but this might be a solution.

All you have to do is call Tween Waters at 239-472-5161 and ask for reservations. Ask if you can get a fitness pass for your guest. It is $65.00 for the week and your guest(s) just have to go and register at the front desk and show photo ID. This does allow use of the pool.

Sincerely,
Lucinda Shaffer

May 22, 2008

Dear Homeowners,

UPDATE: Neptune Pools - Pool Repair Project

We were notified by Neptune Pools today that the pool project will not be completed on Saturday as we had anticipated. They have run into unexpected delays and it appears that completion will not take place until Tuesday afternoon or possibly Wednesday morning of next week. We apologize for this inconvenience since we realize that many of you will have renters or guests in your homes.

Please know that we are doing everything possible to make sure Neptune moves as quickly as possible to get this project completed. It is unfortunate that Neptune was unable to begin the project earlier this month due to a conflict. However, we felt it was very important to complete the project before the summer season due to concerns the health department could have raised.

Sincerely,
Your Sunset Captiva Board of Directors

Followup:
Question:
Are there penalty's in place for Neptune not completing the project on time?

Answer:
The problem was an unknown large amount of water under the deep end of the pool which they found (maybe even a live spring). They had to drive three well points below the bottom of the pool and pump the water to keep the pool structure from floating out of the ground. However, the wise move on the boards parts is that we have a firm bid for delaminating and recoating the pool with diamond brite. SCHA has no recourse for the delay. I am going to be in Captiva myself this upcoming weekend and I hate that the pool will be uninhabitable for a few extra days. I appreciate your question.
Sincerely,
Rich

April 28, 2008

Hello to All,

It is with sadness that I bring the news of the death of Mrs. Fenniman (Bill Fenniman's mother). She was in relatively good health until the last few weeks prior to her death.

Mrs. Fenniman was 97 years old and a very up beat thinking lady. Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to the Fenniman Family.

April 24, 2008

Hi All,

The Sunset Captiva Homeowners Board of Directors met on Wednesday April 23, 2008 and they asked me to send you this update.

Starting May 12th until May 23rd George will be on vacation.
Royal Shell will have someone check the property a couple times a week and Lucinda will be available at 472-9111.

I (Lucinda) will be on vacation from May 2 through May 9th. If you need anything please call the 472-9111 number and ask for the Captiva Office the girls will try to help and if it is not an emergency I will call you as soon as I get back. Also George is available at 395-3167.

As you all know by now the Pool renovation will start on May 12th. Worse case scenario is 2 weeks but weather permitting it will get done sooner.

The flat roof on the pool house will also be repaired starting May 12th. This is only estimated to take a day or two.

We have purchased two new bulletin boards. We placed one at the pool house and one at the dock. We will be purchasing a bigger one to also put at the pool house.

New tennis nets have been purchased. We (George) did try to sew the old ones and they only lasted 2 months.

For all owners owning a boat we are going to be sending you a letter requesting insurance information on your Boats. Please have your insurance company provide us with a copy of the coverage on the boat.

On Earth day, Bob Vinson, George and several other owners planted a few more plants and will be installing mulch as needed. The plants are permanent ones verses annuals to save the association a little money. It looks great!

Next time you see your Board members please Thank them for all of the work they have done. The place looks great!

As always if you need anything don't hesitate to call me.
Lucinda

April 18, 2008

NEW PHOTOS Captiva Erosion Prevention

UPDATE: Captiva Erosion Prevention District

April 18, 2008

Hello All:

The Sunset Captiva pool repairs are scheduled to begin on May 12th and be completed within 2 weeks. The pool will be closed. Sometime in this time frame our roof on the pool equipment room will be replaced.

George Hoch are property manager will be on vacation the week of May12th. Royal Shell will have someone to cover the essentials during this time frame. In an emergency or something that requires immediate attention please phone: Lucinda Shaffer at Royal Shell Management Corp. (239 472-9111)

Also, below is a status report on the beach re-nourishment which I received on Thursday.

Thanks
Rich Stegmann
President
Sunset Captiva Homeowners Association

UPDATE: Captiva Erosion Prevention District

Weeks Marine began pumping sand today. The starting point is right at the end of Laika Lane. They cleared the pipes first, which made the water red with rust for a bit, then started pumping sand at 1:30-2:00 p.m. The sand quality is excellent, it looks a bit dark when wet but will bleach out quickly in the sun. It should take a couple of hours to get things all set-they have to pump a dike parallel to beach to control run-off, etc.-they should be making very good time. If weather holds, and pumping continues like this they could be completed with sand placement Monday the 21st or Tuesday the 22nd. De-mob and tilling will take another week or so, but still anticipate being gone completely before May 1.

From the starting point at Laika Lane, they will add pipe as they pump to the south, just to south of Jensen’s on the Gulf, then will move pipe back to the north as they pump In that direction. They are fencing off the area of the discharge pipe and active bulldozer work area, but have left plenty of room for people to walk past the worksite, and stop and watch over the fence if they want to. No part of the beach will be completely blocked to people during the length of the project. The roped off area can be walked past in 2-3 minutes. Just keep an eye out for vehicles. The CEPD has one of their engineers on Captiva over the weekend to oversee construction. Weeks Marine, the contractor, is going above and beyond their contractual obligations to accommodate renters, etc., and hope all continues smoothly to a speedy conclusion!

Alison Hagerup
Administrator
Captiva Erosion Prevention District
P.O. Box 365
Captiva, FL 33924
239-472-2472
ahagerup@embarqmail.com

April 15, 2008

Hello to All:

It is with a sadden and heavy heart that I bring the news to you of the death of the 22 year son of Mr. & Mrs. Ken Malecha (House #28).

Please keep the Malecha family in your thoughts and prayers.

April 10, 2008

Dear Homeowners:

As you may have been made aware, we have recently experienced a delamination of the pool surface and will have to refurbish the pool as soon as possible. We have completed a process whereby we sought all the alternatives available to us both as to contractor as well as timing of repair and have been highly encouraged to undertake this repair as quickly as possible in order to complete it prior to the beginning of the rainy season.

At the same time, we had a major objective of providing you with as much advance notice as possible so that you could do your own planing accordingly. We are in hopes that this project will take less than two weeks. Essentially, the pool will be drained, the surface removed, and after cleaning and repair as well as other items that will be done to "bring it up to code", it will take two days to refill the pool.

Please note that the project is scheduled to start one month from Monday on
May 12th, and if the weather cooperates, everything should be back to normal by the beginning of Memorial Day weekend. We also plan on repairing the pump house roof at the same time. Acknowledging that there is no "good" time for everyone for this type of job, please accept our heartfelt apologies for any inconvenience this may cause either you or the occupants of your unit. The end result should be a much better pool that will not need this kind of repair for another decade.

Thanks
Rich Stegmann
President
Captiva Homeowners Association

UPDATE: Captiva Erosion Prevention District

Shore pipe has been offloaded from barges onto beach and stockpiled in several locations. They will be placing the pipe on the beach from Sunset Beach in SSIR south to just past Jensen's on the Gulf beginning Sunday or Monday, April 13th or 14th. That should take 1-2 days at most, and the contractor is waiting as long as possible to place pipe along beach to minimize impacts on visitors. The submerged line is out in the gulf, and will be hooked up to a booster pump 12,000 feet offshoe today approximately 500 feet south of Plantation Beach Club. The shore pipe will run north and south from that location where the offshore pipe comes onshore.

The dredge should arrive here Tuesday night April 15th, and they plan to hook up and begin pumping the next day, Wednesday April 16th. The pumping will begin at the south end, moving north 500-1000 feet per day, with the contractor breaking down and picking up pipe behind them as they move north. Sand ramps will be built approx. every 200 feet to enable easy access over the 32" pipe, and no more than 1000 feet will be roped off for safety at any time. They will work 24 hours a day, so back-up beepers and bulldozer noise will be a factor for people on the beach for 1-2 days until they pass out of range.

Pumping is schedule to take 7 days, 10 at worst. They should be nothing but a memory by May 1 (*Note: They say April 25th).

It's lots of fun to watch, and really pretty exciting. It can make for good shelling, and birds flock to the pipe discharge like crazy. Please feel free to direct any specific questions or guests directly to me.

Alison Hagerup
Administrator
Captiva Erosion Prevention District
P.O. Box 365
Captiva, FL 33924
239-472-2472
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April 8, 2008

Dear SSC Residents,

You may remember me telling you about a garage sale coming up this Saturday (April 12) to benefit the Cancer Society. Or maybe you forgot...I do that. Consider yourself reminded.

All donated goods should come to my house tomorrow (April 10) before 3pm.

The sale is Saturday morning on Kincaid Street, Sanibel.
It's a right turn just after the American Legion, and there will be signs posted, which is good, since I don't remember the address.

If you have something large just let me know and I'll arrange for transport.

Thanks a million,as always.
Love to all,
Pat Boris (395 8677).

April 2, 2008

Need a Captiva Home Owners Authorization Letter?

Download/print this PDF.
Fill in the required information and drop off, mail or fax to:
Captiva Resident Sheriff Deputies
c/o Captiva Fire Control District
P.O. Box 477
Captiva, FL 33924
Fax: 239-472-0247

March 31, 2008

Hello to All of the Homeowners at Sunset Captiva:

The weather has been fantastic. Average daily high temperatures during the month of March was 80 degrees. Sunset Captiva has been packed.

George has done a great job keeping all under control. He has worked an additional half of a day on each of this normal days off. I'm sure his head is spinning at the end of each day this past month.

It is important that all owners keep in contact with our Web Site
We will be publishing important information on our Web Site (www.sunsetcaptivahomeowners.com.) from time to time. Example of recent items put on our Web Site:

• New RULES FOR FOR OWNERS AND GUEST OF SUNSET CAPTIVA. Please post these in your home and also furnish a copy to your rental agent and guest. THESE RULES WILL BE ENFORCED. If the occupantS of your home are aware of theSE rules it eliminates a lot of confusion for George Hoch and also your guest.

• How to obtain a owners hurricane pass for Captiva property owners.

• The beach is scheduled to be re-nourished sometime during the month of April. The Board has not been informed of the date yet. As soon as we have a definite date we will inform you.

The Pool Committee reported to the Board at its March 26th meeting, the results of the recent survey of all unit owners.

With grateful appreciation to all 39 owners who took time to responded, the committee recommended to the Board that no further action be taken addressing pool shade, play ground, kiddie pool, or pergolas. The majority favored "doing nothing" at the current time.

Click here to view the results (PDF)

The Board is proceeding with obtaining bids for a new roof on the pump house and hope to complete that project prior to Memorial Day.

The aggregate finish on the pool has gone beyond its "life time" and its delaminating material is now coming loose, we will be required by the health department to refinish the pool as soon as possible. Accordingly, we are proceeding with the obtaining of bids to finish that job and hope to have it completed during the month of May prior to Memorial Day. The pool will have to be emptied and closed for several days. It is the Boards plan to try to coordinate the roof replacement at the same time the pool is closed. We will be giving you as much notice as possible on that project in order minimize any inconvenience.

Your understanding of these situations will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Rich Stegmann
President
Captiva Homeowners Association

March 27, 2008

2008 CITY OF SANIBEL HURRICANE PASSES NOW BEING ISSUED
BE PREPARED - DON'T WAIT UNTIL IT'S TO LATE!

The City of Sanibel Police Department is currently issuing 2008 HURRICANE PASSES to residents, property owners, and business owners and their essential personnel. Hurricane passes are available from the Sanibel Police Department located at 800 Dunlop Road from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For your convenience you can also download a Residential Hurricane Pass Application (PDF) by clicking here.

The pass is valid for one year and is colored coded with important information regarding hurricane preparedness and island re-entry procedures on the reverse side. The hurricane pass program includes a system of 10 zones. These zones will be printed on your hurricane pass to allow for phased re-entry, if warranted. Drivers' licenses with a Sanibel or Captiva address may still be used; however, a Hurricane Pass with zone information will expedite your return to the Island in the event of an evacuation. It is suggested that these passes be stored in your vehicle glove compartment for easy access.

Sanibel and Captiva Island property owners and those with commercial interests should obtain hurricane passes prior to a hurricane warning being issued. Sanibel commercial interests must have a valid City of Sanibel Business Tax Receipt prior to application for a hurricane pass.

An application for a Sanibel Hurricane Pass can be obtained from the City's website at www.mysanibel.com and clicking on the City Forms link, or stop by the Sanibel Police Department, 800 Dunlop Rd. Sanibel, FL 33957. Completed applications along with proof of Sanibel residency or ownership, business tax receipt and a copy of a your tax bill, deed, rental agreement, or a Sanibel utility bill can be dropped off or mailed to the Sanibel Police Department, Attention: Emergency Management, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957 or faxed to (239) 472-6555, and your hurricane pass will be mailed to you.

For questions regarding hurricane passes, emergency preparedness and evacuation, please contact:
Major Michael Murray or Stephanie Dowd, Emergency Management Specialist, of the Sanibel Police Department
Phone: (239) 472-3111.

Thank you,
Major Michael Murray
City of Sanibel - Sanibel Police

March 25, 2008

Rules and Regulations (PDF) Now Available Online

Please advise your rental agent and instruct them to enforce our rules. If you, the owner, have contacts with your guests, please inform them and ask them for their support of our rules.

• Sunset Captiva Homeowners Rules and Regulations (March 2008)

• Sunset Captiva Homeowners Boat Dock Rules (March 2008)

March 18, 2008

Hello to All:

We have just been informed that the US Army Corps of Engineers® are going to complete the beach re-nourishment on Captiva which was started sometime ago.

This will cause inconvenience for the folks in Sunset Captiva.

The first portion to receive work will be from Lands End at South Seas Plantation to the first S curve. The work is to begin soon possibly within a week or two.

We will keep you informed as soon as we receive additional information.

Thanks
Rich Stegmann
President
Sunset Captiva Homeowners Association