Welcome! Another great season is over here at Park Shore and summer is definitely on the horizon. We’re looking forward to a very busy and productive time as projects throughout the property come to completion and we look for other ways we can improve. 

The Board of Directors has successfully obtained wind insurance for the property and Brown and Brown will be acting agents for the plan. The policy went into effect April 1st, and carries liability limits up to $5 million dollars.  

Our next Board meeting will be held in July of this year.  We will update you with scheduling details as they become available.   

With summer almost here and with so many of our owners away, we would like to ask your help to make sure that any mail we receive here is forwarded to your home address.  Because this is our busiest mail time, please keep us updated with any special mailing requests and instructions.  

Progress continues all around the property as we continue to focus on the grounds, pool area and gazebo.  New plantings of Lantanas are being done to replace the Impatiens near the lobby, on the island and elsewhere throughout the property.   The Lantanas are not quite as colorful as the Impatiens, but are much hardier and able to withstand the summer heat. The Tabebuia trees have been in gorgeous full bloom and exceptionally spectacular this year.  Questions about these trees are among the most often asked by guests at Park Shore.   The yellow Tabebuia tree is native to Brazil and is also called the Tree of Gold or the Golden Trumpet Tree.  The Tabebuia, which is closely related to the Flame Vine and Jacaranda, can also be found in beautiful shades of pink and purple in addition to the vibrant yellow variety we have here at Park Shore.

Lake water levels are still low, but with the start of rainy season just around the corner, they should recover quickly.  The irrigation heads throughout the grounds have been re-worked to prevent browning of foliage since this spring has been unusually dry. 

Many improvements have been completed to our pool and its environs.  We now have a new auto-chemical feeder and have replaced one of the water heaters.  The pool deck is also sporting new furniture and the gazebo area is getting its share of attention too - new tile tops in the bar area and in the three cook stations.  New grills have also been ordered and will be in place by the summer.  Please be sure to check out the gazebo area on your next visit to see its improvements.

Congratulations to Edil Sanchez, who celebrates eight years at Park Shore Resort on June 15th.   As our Head Groundskeeper, Edil is primarily responsible for the landscaping of the property’s thirteen acres and what a great job he does!   Edil loves everything about plants, flowers and trees and takes great pride in his work.  Originally from Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Edil enjoys soccer, Bible reading and attending church when he is not hard at work. We are very proud of Edil and his many accomplishments.

The 2006 refurbishment projects are close to completion.  The in-room safes are in place and everyone has been enjoying them. The lanai carpet installation will be completed by the end of April and the painting of the condo interiors is ongoing and should be done by June.  This will finalize the 2006 refurbishment program.  No new projects are planned for 2007 and 2008. 

Our game room and vending machines continue to be a viable revenue source. Year-to-date, the game room has generated $457.25 and the vending machines have added another $1212.70!

Guest Comments  

Our most recent comment cards have shown very positive guest response: 

To share a few:

• “beautiful property – an oasis in the middle of the city…”
• “Exceeded our expectations…perfect!  We felt right at home!  Couldn’t have asked for more…”
• “I think you do a wonderful job—gets better every time…”
• “Good Experience - first time visit- will be back!”
• "The grounds continue to be more beautiful over the 20 years that we have come here …”

Summary  

Summer is a great time to visit Park Shore Resort. Please come down for a visit and enjoy our warm weather.  We’ll be here working hard to ensure that the property is looking its best for your next visit!