Dear Members and Friends,

Welcome back to a new season in the Moorings! The Beach Park is in terrific shape — the new dune plantings have taken hold beautifully and the new rope and post fencing will help protect the plants and the privacy of the Park. We are also grateful for what has been, so far, a remarkably quiet hurricane season for Florida.

Our neighborhood safety initiatives continue to move forward. The License Plate Readers (LPRs) are currently being installed at three key entry points to the Moorings. Once active, the City will assume responsibility for ongoing maintenance. While the MPOA fully funded this project upfront, we are inviting residents to help offset the cost. Every contribution — large or small — truly makes a difference. Donations can be made online at the MPOA website.

We also remain actively engaged in pedestrian and vehicle safety in our neighborhood. The City is moving forward with final design and permits for the roundabout at Harbour Drive and Crayton Road, with a plan for construction during the off-season in 2026.

Looking ahead, we’re partnering with the GSAC and Park Shore Association to host a City Council Candidate Forum on January 15. This will be an excellent opportunity for residents to hear directly from the candidates about their vision for Naples and the issues that matter most to our neighborhoods.

We encourage all residents to consider serving on one of the City’s many boards and committees. Here is a list of current openings. These volunteer roles are vital to ensuring that the Moorings community has a strong voice in City planning and policy decisions.



Lastly, while progress on street sign repair/replacement and streetlights has been slower than we’d hoped, we remain committed to working with City staff to push for timely action.

Membership renewals for 2026 will open on November 1st on the website. We have also had a change to the membership renewal 'Grace Period' (see the article below for details).

It’s shaping up to be a wonderful season in the Moorings. I look forward to seeing many of you at the Beach Park and around the neighborhood in the weeks ahead.

See you at the Beach Park.

Cliff Holland

MPOA President

Membership Renewal

Grace Period Eliminated

As we approach the 2026 MPOA membership renewal period, we would like to share an important update regarding membership rules that may affect your renewal.

At the April 2025 Board meeting, the MPOA Board unanimously voted to eliminate the Grace Period. Under the Grace Period, members could skip one year without any impact on their annual dues, but after two consecutive years of non-renewal, they would be considered a ‘lapsed member’. If the ‘lapsed member’ decided to rejoin the MPOA, they would be required to join as a ‘new member’ by paying both the $1,000 new member fee and the annual dues.

With the elimination of the Grace Period, members will need to renew annually to avoid entering into the ‘new member’ category. The Board believes that all members should share the ongoing costs of maintaining and operating the Park each year, similar to the costs associated with club or other membership organizations.

Last week, we sent emails to members who we believe will be impacted by this change. If you have not renewed your membership for 2024 or 2025, please renew by October 31st. The 2026 renewal period will open on November 1st. Members will be reminded by email. If you have questions or are unsure of your status, reach out to admin@mpoa.org.

An Update from the Naples Beach Club

The MPOA received the following update from the Naples Beach Club and also confirmed with the City that GSBN from South Golf Drive north to Banyan, reopened on October 16th.

Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort - As the resort prepares to welcome our first guests in the coming weeks, we are happy to announce that HB’s and Sunset Bar will return to the community as beloved gathering spots. Guests at HB’s will enjoy beachfront dining on the expanded al fresco terrace while the coastal-inspired interiors offer spacious seating, including a private dining room for intimate events – all with magnificent Gulf views. Sunset Bar, the quintessential Golden Hour destination on the beach, mixes Old Naples nostalgia with elevated cocktails and small plates for relaxed evenings and the chance to make new memories while watching spectacular Gulf Coast sunsets.

Four Seasons will debut an all-new dining concept with the resort’s ocean view restaurant, The Merchant Room, by two-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Gavin Kaysen. Chef Kaysen is the founder of Soigné Hospitality Group in Minneapolis, an established collection of restaurants including Mara at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis. With a New American Brasserie concept, the menu will feature in-house dry aged steaks and house-made Midwestern grain pasta, along with the flavors of the Gulf coast. Located off the lobby, the restaurant offers a refined setting inspired by the elegance of Old Florida with an expansive alfresco terrace – both spaces enjoy unrivaled views of the Gulf.

Also coming in November is The Raquet Club. While honoring the legacy of the Mary C. Watkins Tennis Center, this modern facility has been completely rebuilt and features brand new Har-Tru tennis courts surrounded by lush landscaping.

Additional hotel amenities and features will be completed shortly after the opening of the hotel and many of these are in Market Square, a vibrant gathering place at the heart of the resort. These include the Naples Trading Company for grab-and-go treats and beverages, including fine wines; Sanctuary Spa, the resort’s bi-level wellness center with a second-floor lap pool, whirlpool and terrace; and The Wager, a sports gastropub with private dining and a classic four-lane bowling alley.

The Gardens, the new Tom Fazio 18-hole golf course, will now open in the fall of 2026. This later opening is due to limiting construction traffic to our on-site construction access road, ensuring that there is no traffic from the project in our surrounding neighborhoods.

When the City soon completes its work, a new Gulf Shore Boulevard North will open. New enhancements include landscaped medians with grass and palm trees; upgraded sidewalks with stone pavers; and safer crosswalks with a lighting system alerting drivers to pedestrians. New bike lanes will line both sides of the street created by utilizing portions of the resort’s property. Extensive landscaping will feature shade trees on Gulf Shore Boulevard North and Oleander Drive that will further improve the pedestrian experience.

The three beachside residential buildings will be completed later in the year, with residents expected to begin moving in Q1.

Learn more about the Naples Beach Club