DECEMBER 2, 2024
The most frequently asked question I receive daily is “When will the Wheelhouse be opening?” I can tell everyone that it will be as soon as possible. We’re shooting for mid-December, but it mostly depends on when the staff is hired and trained. The process has been going on for eight weeks, but it is very slow going. I can tell members that acquiring a reservation for evening dining will go much smoother if you make a reservation for specific times and days. We’ll be taking reservations fourteen days in advance, and offering times at both the Wheelhouse and the Helm Club depending on the time requested and the date. Please go online or call the club to make those reservations in advance. We will have a dedicated receptionist available soon to expedite that process and ensure members who call the club have as much chance to get desired times as those making their reservations online. Season in Florida during January through April will soon be at its peak and thinking ahead no matter where you choose to dine, is easier to do by reserving early.
In the marina area, next to the Wheelhouse, we have constructed a new Kayak storage rack, that will hold 33 kayaks at a time. The rules governing reserving those spaces, as well as any restrictions, will soon be posted for members to sign up to acquire said spaces. There will be a charge of $150 per year for reserving your space, and that space is yours for the season. There will also be a waiting list established if there are more potential users that can’t immediately get their space, and Capt. Craig will administer the process.
Many, many thanks to all members who contributed to the voluntary employee holiday/Christmas fund for the 120 full and part time club employees. Your generosity makes the holiday season truly memorable for those who may struggle with finances at this time of the year. These are all the folks who make the club run, many behind the scenes, who you may never meet or know, but are essential in making The Landings such a beautiful place to live and play.
I personally want to thank those members who have come up to me in the last few weeks and welcomed me to a more permanent position at The Landings. The Board of Directors has asked me to stay on for a while longer (before I sail off into the retirement sunset), and continue to work on behalf of all the members.
Thanks to all who contribute to making this a wonderful community, and Happy Holidays.
