Manager's Message - Winter 2012 Dear Sanibel Cottages Owners, It has been a productive year for the resort! I think you will be pleased with the wonderful upgrades and changes. Below is a list of all the fantastic projects that the Sanibel Cottages Board of Directors and staff have completed in 2011, and upcoming projects for 2012. Completed Projects 2011: 1) Wood repair/replacement on all buildings using a General Contractor with a lift (all lower wood repairs are completed/being completed by in-house resort staff) 2) Wood repair/replacement to Building 5 (elevator building) beach side stairwell 3) Replacement of all hot water heaters and valves 4) Replacement of two grill area grills; the other five areas to be completed in 2012 5) Master bathroom refurbishment: a. Raised cabinets/countertops (36") b. Raised, comfort-height toilets c. New tile throughout (floors, shower, etc.) d. New soaking tubs e. Rain shower heads and hand-held shower wand f. Seat in the shower g. New mirrors and vanity lights h. New paint - trowel finish i. Plantation shutters in units 109-128 6) Installation of gravity tank for spa (VGB Act) and repairs to spa jets 2012 Projects: 1) Paver installation throughout driveway and parking areas, as well as walkway around the pond (May/June) 2) Resurfacing of tennis courts and shuffleboard court (June/July) 3) New pool furniture 4) New carpet 5) New master and guest bedroom light, fitted throws, bed skirts, Euro pillows, artwork and lamps We hope you will enjoy all of these enhancements to your property! Please feel free to contact me at anytime. Sincerely, Angela B. Talty Resort Manager   Board of Directors Barbara Garratt, President 4169 Kirby Lane Estero, FL 33928 Dorothie Dekko, Vice President 90 Gideons Point Road Tonka Bay, MN 55331 Michael Keller, Secretary/Treasurer 6040 Trafalgar Lane Dublin, OH 43016 Resort Staff Angela B. Talty, Resort Manager Martha Baez, Assistant to the Resort Manager Deborah Barnes, Front Desk Kevin Koehler, Maintenance Supervisor Cesar Roldan, Maintenance Technician Lee Barnes Bogan, Vacation Counselor Owner Mailings and Annual Meeting Minutes 2012 Billing Letter and Budget 2011 Annual Meeting Minutes Understanding Your Vacation Ownership Statement Owner Survey Results Association Governing Documents Declaration 1st Amendment to Declaration 2nd Amendment to Declaration 3rd Amendment to Declaration 4th Amendment to Declaration 5th Amendment to Declaration 6th Amendment to Declaration 7th Amendment to Declaration Articles 1st Amendment to Articles Bylaws 1st Amendment to Bylaws 2nd Amendment to Bylaws Adobe Acrobat Reader Required - for a free download, click here.