Dear Members and Friends,

As we wrap up a busy year at the MPOA, we are excited to share more details on the Beach Park restoration and the many ongoing initiatives in The Moorings and the City of Naples. This month's issue includes updates on the location of the NCH Heart and Stroke Institute, the public safety vision of the new Naples Chief of Police, and discounted memberships at the NCH wellness centers.

2024 is an election year, so we’ve included a guide to election dates and voting resources. We are also working with the Park Shore Association and Gulf Shore Association of Condos to develop a Candidates Forum for Mayoral and City Council candidates on February 8th. Stay tuned for more details.

I wish you and your loved ones a Happy Holiday and New Year.

See you at the Beach Park.

Cliff Holland, President MPOA

Park Restoration Progress Report: Pathways complete, furniture and more…

Pavers and Pathways: The pathways are complete and ready for furniture installation. The paver project included adding a path at the south end of the parking lot, installing new seating pods and resetting heaving pavers.

Furniture: The furniture has arrived and installation, which includes bolting them in place, should be complete in the next two weeks.

Irrigation and Sod: The irrigation system repair is complete and additional sod has been installed.

Showers: New showers are scheduled for installation soon.

Water Conservation

A water shortage warning was issued by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). Learn more about water conservation efforts and tips HERE.

Bathroom Passcode

A reminder that on January 1st, the bathroom code will change from 2023 to 2024.

Water Quality

Swim safely by checking the latest Naples water quality conditions at Florida Healthy Beaches and the most recent red tide updates.

Discounted NCH Wellness Memberships

for MPOA Members

Did you know that MPOA members receive discounted membership to NCH's two full-service gyms? The individual discounted rate (18%) is $41/month or $443/annual when 5+ MPOA members join or move their current memberships to MPOA's corporate account.

The benefits of membership include access to both facilities; cardio machines, weight machines, free weights, a 4-lane 25-meter outdoor lap pool at Briggs, over 100 group exercise classes per week between both locations, all included with membership. In addition, there are two Pilates reformer studios offering small group classes and private sessions.

Other amenities include massage services, locker room sauna’s, spas, and steam rooms at Whitaker location only. Locker rooms provide free locks and lockers can be rented. Members enjoy additional discounts for massage services and Pilates reformer.

Please contact MPOA for more information.

Chief Dominguez Shares His Vision of Community Policing

MPOA members, both in person and via Zoom, heard from Chief Dominguez of the Naples Police Department who shared his public safety vision for the City of Naples.

After an introduction by Board President, Cliff Holland, Chief Dominguez shared his philosophy of policing, “I'm a police officer and have always been a police officer,” he stated. “I started here in 1982, and although I've traveled and worked in different places, my core values are the same - always have been the same – to serve and protect my community. Now I’ve done that in different roles in the past because of my assignments. But the mission is the mission, and the mission is always protecting and serving people.”

He then described what happens when you apply that philosophy to the Naples Police Department, “You take that core value and you put it into the paradigm of what are the needs and what are the services that the Naples community needs? And I can tell you where we are is that we have strong and well-trained men and women at this police department. What we're able to provide them with on our leadership team is the direction and the vision of where the agency needs to go to meet the challenges that are ahead of us.”

Click here to listen to an audio file of Chief Dominguez’ full remarks and hear the questions and answer session with MPOA members.

Board members also provided reports on Park Restoration, Social, Waterways, Membership, and Financial. To view a video of the entire December 12th MPOA Board meeting, click here and use Passcode: VMv@us?6

PAB Votes to Support Downtown Location of the

NCH Heart & Stroke Institute

The Naples Planning Advisory Board voted 4-3 at the December 13th meeting to recommend the downtown location for the NCH Heart and Stroke Institute. Paul Hiltz, NCH President and CEO, expressed thanks to the HOA's that worked to communicate the support of their members for the downtown location and noted, "Yesterday’s success is only because of the outpouring of support from all of you and your HOAs. The PAB repeatedly commented on the hundreds of communications it received, and 95%+ were positive for NCH."

The MPOA Board voted unanimously at the November Executive Committee meeting to support the downtown location. Chairman Emeritus Linda Black shared the MPOA Board's letter of support at the December 13th PAB meeting. A poll of the MPOA membership showed that more than 90% of respondents were also in favor of the downtown location.

The Naples City Council will take up review of the project at the January 18th City Council meeting.

Gulf Shore Boulevard Condominium Update

The Gulf Shore Association of Condominiums (GSAC) recently reported on the status of two condos damaged by Hurricane Ian. Learn more here.

Resources for the Upcoming Election Year

Check your Florida registration status

Learn more about the three 2024 election dates

Learn more about 2024 Naples elections

Mark your calendars with the key elections dates below.

Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping

Master Officer Jeff Perry provided the monthly update of crime statistics in The Moorings and the City of Naples at the December MPOA Board Meeting. A continuing prevention theme is to lock both home and car doors and do not leave keys in cars.

He also shared a crime prevention video for safer holiday shopping. View the video here.

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Upcoming 2024 Meetings and Social Events

MPOA Board Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 3-4 pm at the Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr. If you cannot attend in person, please join by Zoom.

Board Meeting - January 9th: Guest Speakers Natalie Hardman and Katie Laakkonen from the City of Naples Natural Resources Division will discuss Moorings Bay water quality and dune restoration.

Welcome Back Social - January 12th: Food Truck at 4 pm at the Beach Park

Board Meeting - February 13th

Annual Meeting - February 29th

Did you miss the November newsletter? Read it here.

The Moorings Property Owners Association (MPOA) is a voluntary homeowners association in the City of Naples, Florida. The MPOA strives to create a vibrant and welcoming community through a commitment to preserving the beauty, safety, and ecology of The Moorings, its Beach Park, and its waterways.

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