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Dear Members and Friends,
Welcome to a new season in The Moorings. We are grateful for another quiet hurricane season.
We had our first Board Meeting of the season last week and covered a variety of topics. New technology for members who walk or bike into the park is now in place. It will make getting in easier for you and for our attendants. We'll send details on how to use it in a separate email soon.
If you are in town, you will have noticed that our community sign at Harbour Drive is gone after a vehicle accident. The good news is that the insurance carrier has paid for the damage, and we're working on a replacement, which will conform more to the quality and style of the sign at Mooring Line Drive. A new sign means new permits, so it will take some time.
Sharda Spahr has stepped down from the MPOA Board as she is leaving the Moorings. For years she managed our waterways, and every boater and waterfront resident has benefited from her work. We'll miss her and wish her the very best. Board member John Kneafsey, an avid boater, has agreed to take over responsibility for waterways.
Social events begin with a Food Truck on Saturday, November 7th. Learn more about this and other events on the MPOA calendar.
See you at the Beach Park.
Cliff Holland
MPOA President
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Get Ready to Renew
2027 Membership Renewals Open November 2nd
2027 MPOA membership renewals open on Monday, November 2nd. That day, every member will receive an email with a link to renew for 2027. Renewals can’t be accepted before November 2nd, so please wait for the email and renew through that link.
To renew for 2027, you must be a current 2026 member. If you’re sure you haven’t renewed for 2026 yet, go to the renewal page on MPOA.org to bring your 2026 membership current. If you aren’t sure whether you’ve renewed for 2026, email communications@mpoa.org.
Please note: if you were a member in 2025 but haven’t renewed for 2026 by December 31st, you’ll be charged the $1,000 new member fee to rejoin starting January 1, 2027.
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Naples Beach Renourishment Project
Larry Humphries, Project Manager II with Collier County, provided the following details about the beach renourishment project that begins Monday, October 26th at the north end of Naples Beach near Doctors Pass.
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This message is to provide an update on the upcoming sand renourishment project for Naples Beach, covering approximately 3.5 miles from R‑58A+300 (Doctors Pass) to R‑79 (2200 Gordon Drive). Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Sand delivery will begin at 3rd Avenue North, with material hauled north along the beach. Approximately 107,000 tons of sand (5,400 truckloads) will be placed over a 30‑day period, operating six days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Work will start at the north end near Doctors Pass (R‑58A) and progress south toward 3rd Avenue North. This segment of the project is expected to be completed before the Thanksgiving holiday.
Following Thanksgiving, crews will continue renourishment from the Naples Pier back to 3rd Avenue North, placing an additional 45,000 tons of sand (2,200 truckloads).
Once the northern section is complete, crews will relocate to 17th Avenue South and begin placing sand from the Pier south to R‑79 (2200 Gordon Drive). This final segment will include 24,000 tons of sand (1,200 truckloads).
All work is scheduled to be completed by the Christmas holiday.
To keep everyone safe, only a 500‑foot section of beach will be temporarily closed at any given time while work is underway. As soon as grading is finished in an area, it will reopen. The rest of the beach will remain accessible aside from the small sections we need for equipment routes and staging materials.
I know this process can feel inconvenient at times, and I truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to protect and restore our coastline. It’s an important effort, and we’re grateful for the community’s support.
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The MPOA Beach Park is looking for dependable Attendants to join the team. The position is part-time with flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays.
Reach out if you'd like to learn more or apply.
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Naples Police Department recently announced that due to staffing and technology enhancements, New Year's Eve Fireworks are back in Naples for December 31st, 2026.
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New technology for walker and biker access to the Park is finally here.
Be on the lookout for an email in November that will explain more about how to access the app for your phone.
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Below is the park's wireless network password. The password is all CAPS.
WiFi: MPOA guest
Password: MPOA4321
The code for bathrooms is 2026.
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Remembering Linda Penniman
A Great Friend to Naples and the Moorings
The MPOA is saddened by the sudden passing of Linda Penniman, a former MPOA President and longtime Naples City Councilwoman. "She was a wonderful person who cared deeply about Naples, especially our environment," said MPOA President Cliff Holland. Linda was a valued partner to our community, and her help was instrumental in restoring speed limits in Moorings Bay.
In addition to her MPOA service, she served on the City's Planning Advisory Board and the Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee, and she was a fierce advocate for water quality and environmental protection. She spent seven years on Naples City Council, serving as Vice Mayor and as Chair of the Community Redevelopment Agency. The City has said it will honor her service at a later date.
Learn more about Linda in the City of Naples statement.
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Special Election for City Council
Set for February 2, 2027
The City of Naples will hold a special election on February 2, 2027 to elect a new Council Member to complete the term previously held by Linda Penniman, ending in March 2028. Please note this election is separate from the General Election on November 3, 2026.
There will be no early voting for this special election. City residents have the option to vote either in-person on Election Day at their precinct's polling location or via Vote-by-Mail.
Learn more HERE
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City of Naples Files Lawsuit Against Airport Authority After Mediation Fails
The MPOA is one of eight members of the HOA Coalition, an alliance of neighborhood associations from Aqualane Shores, Coquina Sands, the Gulf Shore Association of Condominiums, The Moorings, Park Shore, Port Royal, Royal Harbor and Sun Terrace. Together, these communities represent nearly 75% of the residents of the City of Naples.
This year the Coalition sent two letters to Mayor Heitmann and City Council: one in July and one ahead of the October 2 mediation. Both are attached below. In them, the Coalition urged Council to stop spending taxpayer dollars on legal action against the Naples Airport Authority and to pursue a long-term agreement with the Authority. The letters also asked Council to focus on the priorities residents raise most often: flooding and resiliency, infrastructure, traffic and public safety.
Mediation ended without an agreement, and the City has since filed a lawsuit against the Airport Authority and the Collier County Supervisor of Elections. The City argues that a new state law replacing Council-appointed Authority board members with elected ones voids the current lease. Under that lease, the Authority pays $1 a year for the city-owned land through 2068. City officials also rejected the Authority's request for an option to buy the property. The lawsuit also seeks to stop this November's election for two Authority board seats, which would be the first time residents choose who serves on the Authority.
WINK News has more on the lawsuit here.
Read the HOA Coalition Letters: July Letter and September Letter
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Moorings Entrance Sign on Harbour Drive Destroyed in Car Accident
Earlier this fall, a driver struck and destroyed the Moorings sign at Harbour Drive. The MPOA has successfully processed an insurance claim and will use the funds to build a new, improved sign that more closely matches the design of the Moorings sign at Mooring Line Drive.
The new sign must go through design, permitting and construction, so it will be some time before it's in place. We appreciate your patience and will share updates as the project moves forward.
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Did You Miss the October Board Meeting?
Officer Christenson of the Naples Police Department reported that things have been relatively quiet in the neighborhood. He also shared that the department has been approved for five new officers, and three are already in the hiring process.
Cliff Holland gave the city update: the sinkhole on Crayton Road has been repaired, and the Harbour Drive sign, which was destroyed, will be replaced with a new design. Rick Frenier reported on the beach park and a new phone reader system for walkers and bikers.
The meeting wrapped up with a discussion of the 2027 budget and membership numbers. 2027 memberships open on November 2nd.
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MPOA Board Meetings
MPOA Board Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month, from 3-4 pm at the Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Dr. They are also available by zoom. The Zoom link is sent out one week prior to the meeting date.
Upcoming Board Meetings
November 10th
December 8th
January 12th
February 9th
March 9th
April 13th
May 11th
Annual Meeting
February 25th
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Upcoming Events
Save the Date
Saturday, November 7th
Food Truck: Red Roc
11 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday, December 5th
Food Truck: Gator Creek BBQ
11 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday, December 16th
Welcome Back Coffee
9:30 AM to 11 AM
More details on all events will be sent out by email closer to the date. You can also check the MPOA Calendar
| | | | Did you miss previous newsletters? Read them 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. | | | | |
