Welcome!  2006 is off to a successful start.  It’s been great to see so many owners and returning guests, and we are certain it is going to be a wonderful season. 

Coming soon is our new website for Park Shore owners!  Park Shore Resort will be the first SunStream property to go online with the new website.   Owners will be able access many useful features, including association meeting minutes, sales information, and items unit specific for the owners.  Owner Services Manager, Brenda Stewart, will be contacting all owners by letter to assist in setting up user IDs and passwords.   

Our Board meeting went well in December.   On the eve of the meeting SunStream Realty sponsored an owners’ cocktail party at the Island Pub restaurant.   It was a great evening with food, drinks, gifts and giveaways. 

We have been working to beautify the landscaping on the island.  Mulching has been  done, and many new plants, including Hawaiian ti plants and bougainvillea, have been added to replace those lost in hurricane Wilma.  The island looks better than ever!   We are also building retaining walls in selected areas where erosion, time and hurricane Wilma have taken their toll. 

The gazebo furniture is being replaced.  Teak and faux granite by Tropitone are both being considered.  

In early February Park Shore held an art show featuring the work of watercolorist David Clough.  Now a Maine resident after years of world travel, Clough makes Naples and Park Shore Resort his winter home.  Best known for his work with watercolors, the artist created a new series of Naples  scenes in response to many requests for them.

Rental Program

We have added two new units to the Rental Program. Units 139  and 254 will be entering the program. 

Our recent guests have had very positive comments about Park Shore Resort:

• "Everything was beautiful…a lovely setting" 

• "The service and atmosphere were very conducive to healing both mind and body" 

• "All staff members very cordial and professional" 

• "In spite of being post hurricane, the property and staff were exemplary" 

• "Excellent smiling happy people"

Park Shore staff member Sandy Zelaya was the recipient of SunStream’s prestigious Shining Star Award.  This annual award recognizes the employee “who shines like a star in the areas of teamwork, performance, service, creative thinking and community involvement.”  Sandy is our Assistant Executive Housekeeper and has been with Park Shore since 2001.  We’re proud of Sandy and her many accomplishments! 

Refurbishment

All of the items for Phase III have been placed on order.  This final phase includes new sofas, occasional chairs, living room drapes, artwork, lamps,  and lanai furniture. As the items arrive they will be placed in the units. As we look forward to completion of our refurbishment project, it is gratifying to hear all of the favorable comments from owners and guests and we expect the final results to be wonderful. 

A refurbishment meeting will be held on February 10th to develop a program for 2006. Program should be minimal and may include painting of the unit interiors, flooring for lanais, and in-room safes.

Summary  

Our hard work is producing great results as we make improvements to the property that all can enjoy.   Despite a soft market due to mild weather up north, we are still anticipating a great season!