"Vote 'No' on 4" Breakfast

Join us for breakfast to learn more about the negative impact amendment 4 could have on our economy Remarks Ryan Houck, executive director, state-wide "Vote No on 4" campaign Sept. 21 8 a.m.   New World Landing   RSVP to Alecia Overman at alecia@hbawf.com  Sponsored by the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and Home Builders Association of West Florida

Portofino Member Challenge

Via the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce:
The owners of Portofino Island Resort & Spa have generously opened up their facility to the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber membership, their friends, and associates (click here for more info.)  On top of this they have extended an exciting challenge to our members.  The first 10 members who sell 25 of the $25 5-day trial membership to Club Portofino (valid from September 2010 – March 2011) will win a two-night stay at Portofino Island Resort & Spa (Value: $500.00).

Gulf Breeze Area Chamber Member Appreciation Day

Via the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce:

Come to the Member Appreciation Day

A Gulf Breeze Area Chamber Fundraiser

Join us…

Sunday, September 19^th from 10 AM – 10 PM.

Portofino Island Resort – 28 beautiful acres on Pensacola Beach

http://www.portofinoisland.com/

$10.00 per person

Includes FREE access to:

Gulf-front beach chairs and umbrellas,

Lifestyle Center infinity pools, Special activities for the children,

Large Screen TVs for football viewing, Live entertainment poolside,

Use of Soundside beach and the Fitness Center.

(No outside food or beverages can be brought into the property.)

Many Other amenities available at special Chamber rates.

(All items subject to tax.  Portofino is a cash free resort, you can pay by credit or debit card.)

Private Sunset Cruise:

6 - 8:00 PM. $25.00 per person or $45.00 per couple

for Gulf Breeze Area Chamber members.

$35.00 per person or $55.00 per couple for non-members.

Beverages will be available for purchase.

Reservations are required for the cruise.

Minimum of 20 people for cruise to take place.

Special Bonus:

For an additional donation of $25.00 per person, Portofino will give attendee

a complimentary 5 days trial membership to Club Portofino

to be used between September 2010 and March 2011.

For Information/Reservations:

Please contact the Chamber at (850) 932-7888.

Or email Josie at josie@gulfbreezechamber.com.

Beach Cam!

Click here and scroll down for a look at the beautiful beaches of Pensacola.

Fun Events, Great Deals

There are only three more concerts left this year as a part of the summer series "Bands on the Beach."  Click here for a schedule and details.

The 33rd annual Pensacola Seafood Festival will be held September 24th-26th in Seville Square.  Click here for a schedule and details.

If you know any potential vacationers who would like to join us locals for these events, click here for a list of amazing hotel deals on the beach.

Portofino Homeowners Association Update

Here is an update from Richard Ball and Don Harris:

Good Afternoon Portofino Owners,

Food and Beverage Forum

Premier Island Management Group wishes to thank all the Portofino residents who were able to attend the food and beverage forum held at the Terrazzo Grill on August 30.  The forum was held to introduce new concepts for the food and beverage operations at the Lifestyle Center and gather valuable resident input and feedback.  Some of the concepts introduced were a family theme night (Wednesdays), Prime Rib night (Thursdays), and ½ off Pizza (Sundays).  The event was well attended by both owners and long term tenants and included a cocktail hour with drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres.  By all accounts a good time was had by all.  As a result of all the information gathered from this event, Premier is set to roll-out the fall program on Thursday, September 9th, with the introduction of Prime Rib Night.  Look for a formal schedule of hours of operation and weekly offerings in the near future.  If you were unable to attend this event, you can still share your input regarding the food and beverage offerings by emailing Cheyenne Bates, Director of Food and Beverage, at cheyenneb@portofinoisland.com or simply reply to this email with your comments. 

Football Weekends

With the arrival of the crisp autumn air and the turning of the leaves, well in Vermont anyway, comes another season of college and professional football.  Last season, the Lifestyle Center hosted a football extravaganza every weekend in the Terracotta restaurant.  Since these events were so well received, we’re doing it again this year, only bigger and better.  We’ve moved the action to the Terrazzo Grill, weather permitting, implemented a refined pub-n-grub menu, and added additional televisions to give you all the gridiron action you need.  Plus the management and staff have a few tricks up their sleeves that are sure to surprise and delight.  The football weekends kick-off this Thursday night with the New Orleans Saints season opener against their conference rivals the Minnesota Vikings. So if you have not joined us in the past, we invite you to drop by and see what all the excitement is about.   

Annual Membership Meetings

Your Homeowner’s Association team has completed mailing out the initial notices of the 2010 Membership meetings, held on Saturday, November 6th at the Pensacola Civic Center.  Included in the notice are the forms to submit your name as a candidate for the Board of Directors.  If you have interest in participating in your association government, the hours are short and the pay is fantastic (just kidding), please complete the included forms and return to the HOA office to put your name in the hat for election.

Land and Sea Workout

The Fitness Center is proud to announce the introduction of the Land and Sea workout program for our owners and guests.  Beginning September 7th, for a six week period, the classes will be held at 5pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  The program involves the use of paddle boards, hiking and resist-a-bands for a vigorous and refreshing outdoor workout designed to strengthen your core muscles and rejuvenate your soul in a natural setting.  For additional information and sign-up, please contact the Fitness Center at 916-5360.

Maintenance Services

Air Conditioning Check

The Master Association offers you the ability to have your individual unit air conditioner serviced by an in-house HVAC certified technician.

The cost to perform this Preventive Maintenance for each AC unit is performed at a cost of $120. For this price our technician will do the following:

1. Check the Freon level

2. Check the rooftop unit and clean the condenser coils.

3. Check relays contractors, compressor, and fan for proper operation.

4. Check the air handler for proper operation and clean the evaporator coils.

5. Check and clean the drain line.

Please contact the maintenance administrative staff at 916-3400 to schedule your appointment.

Minor Maintenance Agreement

The Minor Maintenance Agreement is an optional maintenance program that Portofino unit owners may participate in to assist in the upkeep of their unit.  The MMA covers all initial calls for service from the Maintenance Department and routine maintenance items such as light bulb replacement, air conditioner filter replacement, toilet and drain unplugging, and major appliance troubleshooting.  The service as provided is billed annually to your home owner’s account at the rate of $315 for a two bedroom unit and $420 for a three bedroom unit.  This charge is billed in July.  For further information or if you wish to participate, please contact the Maintenance department at 850-916-3400.

Labor Day Weekend at Pensacola Beach

What a fun, long weekend we had at Portofino.  Sunday was the day of the bathtub races.  Need an explanation?  Well, check out these pics to help.