By David Feight, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online GSAC receives more email inquiries on the beachwalk every month than on any other topic. So, we will try to answer some of those questions here. As a starting point, and where there seems to be confusion, GSAC has no ownership interest in the beach-walk and [...]
By Pam Nicholls, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online The Harbour Dr - Crayton Road roundabout project has encountered a series of delays since its approval by the City Council in March. City Engineer Alison Bickett had originally anticipated that the construction contract would be approved by Council in June, allowing work to commence during [...]
By Pam Nicholls, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online Opponents of the proposed Clam Pass Cove waterpark at Naples Grande Resort received a significant boost last week in their efforts to safeguard property values and maintain their quality of life. On April 17, the Pelican Bay Foundation (PBF) filed an administrative appeal to challenge Collier [...]
By David Feight, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online What are these concrete structures? The three concrete bases (plinths) that have recently been placed near 4400 GSBN form the foundation for a wonderful commissioned sculpture by the nationally recognized artist Herb Babcock that will be installed in the months ahead. Following a dedication in the [...]
By Stan Karpf, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online On a cool breezy winter day while walking the Boulevard along Venetian Bay, I noticed a gentleman walking in front of me who appeared to be picking up litter. As I approached him, I saw exactly what he was doing. I stopped for a moment, introduced [...]
By Stan Karpf, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online The summer of 2025 marked the inaugural year of the Naples Police Department's Soaring Eagles Youth Leadership Academy. Created to foster leadership, discipline, and positive relationships between local youth and law enforcement, the program quickly became a cornerstone of community outreach. Through hands-on activities, mentoring, and [...]
By Pam Nicholls, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online During the period from March 1 to March 31, 2026, the Naples Police Department responded to a total of 396 calls for service within the GSAC community. These calls included both criminal and non-criminal matters, reflecting the wide range of assistance provided by the police. The [...]
By David Feight, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online GSAC was delighted to once again host a community-wide Water Forum. This is the 4th consecutive year that we have brought together experts in their fields to discuss important water quality issues. Ray Christman has helped plan and moderate this year's Forum as he has in [...]
By Stan Karpf, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online In our December newsletter, we updated our readers on FPL infrastructure improvements made on Gulf Shore Blvd North in the fall of last year. We informed you at that time that phase 2 of those improvements was to be completed in Q1 2026. An FPL spokesperson [...]
By Pam Nicholls, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online Opponents of the Naples Grande 3.3 acre Waterpark development took their case to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, March 24. A coalition of over 50 residents representing Pelican Bay, Seagate, Naples Cay, Park Shore and Gulf Shore communities had planned to lay out a laundry list [...]
