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Estero,
FL – February 2020 / Newsmaker Alert / Residents
and members of The West Bay Club,
an 868-acre luxury community in Estero, Fla., recently approved a $12 million
amenity improvement and renovation plan focused on updating and transforming
the community’s Bay House activity center, poolside fitness building, dining
options and Beach Club ocean-side amenity, as well as The West Bay Club’s
Golf House and pub. This approval comes on the heels of a $4 million renovation
of The West Bay Club’s Pete Dye championship golf course in 2018 by Fry/Straka
golf course architects.
Meyers
& Associates architects, Clive Daniel Hospitality design, Troon
Design, West Bay Golf Club management and a resident-led Renovation
Task Force collaborated for nearly a year on the West Bay Vision 2020 plan
for these amenity improvements. Crews are expected to begin the first phase
of construction this April, beginning with the The West Bay Club’s Golf
House and pub and followed in phases by the community amenities.
“Together
with the recent renovation to our Pete Dye golf course, we are confident
that the new and improved first-class amenities from these facility improvements
will cement our standing as one of the premier private clubs in southwest
Florida,” said Gene Delaney, President of The West Bay Golf Club.
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Located
in the heart of the community, The West Bay Club’s Golf House and the adjoining
pub will receive significant updates with the focus on enhancing the member
and guest experience. Improvements to the Golf House will include:
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Improved
finishes, acoustics and openness of the dining space will engage with an
upgraded outdoor terrace with new furnishings and weather protected shade
canopies.
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A new
signature bar with bistro kitchen, featured wines and specialized menu
options.
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A new
first impression through an enhanced entry, porte-cochere and concierge
reception space. The refreshed entry will lead to the dining and event
space that will be expanded for additional seating and refinements.
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Adjacent
to the new bar will be a private dining room also serving as a meeting
space.
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The ladies’
locker room will be moved closer to golf operations with its own exterior
terrace and refined locker room amenities, while the men’s locker area
will also receive upgrades and alterations including a media lounge and
upgraded furnishings.
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The lower
level of the clubhouse will include modifications to the pro shop to allow
an open facade into the retail space and the addition of a restroom adjacent
to the golf staging area.
In addition,
a canopy trellis will be added to cover the bridge linking the Golf House
to the Niblick, the club’s village pub. This external canopy will tie into
an expanded outdoor terrace space with outstanding elevated views of the
nearby golf course and the lush surroundings. Additional improvements to
the Niblick and new outdoor terrace will include:
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Expanded
dining and social spaces with an adjacent chef’s station with dining counter
and pizza oven.
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The main
bar of the building will also be expanded and modified to include ample
outdoor and indoor bar services.
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Interior
spaces receive additional restrooms and a refined dining space.
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The lower
level of the Niblick will offer a full-service kitchen serving both the
upper dining and outdoor terrace and the existing patio will be enhanced
with new furniture, shade canopies and refined landscaping.
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Expanded
“halfway house” services and new restrooms.
As noted,
The West Bay Club’s amenity improvements follow the major golf course renovation
project completed in December 2018. Led by architects Dana Fry and Jason
Straka, the course renovation project began in April 2018 and took nearly
eight months to complete. The Fry/Straka team worked closely with a member
task force to achieve the club’s goal of preserving the unique design aspects
of the original Dye design, while achieving superb conditions and a playing
experience that can be enjoyed by golfers of all playing abilities.
The
community’s 20-year-old Bay House, currently home to limited fitness options
and meeting rooms, will also be completely renovated and updated. To accurately
determine the proper space allocation for fitness and wellness elements,
a series of surveys were sent to residents to record desires for athletic
programming, fitness equipment and other amenities. The fitness, wellness
and meeting spaces will be improved as follows:
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New state-of-the-art
athletic rooms for group classes such as Pilates, yoga, spin and more will
be added.
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New restrooms
with day-use lockers, showers, massage therapy, as well as steam and sauna
rooms will also be added to the Bay House’s first floor.
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A new
demonstration kitchen and meeting room for cooking classes and social gatherings
will be incorporated on the first floor.
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Second
floor meeting space will be transformed to a more open and flexible multipurpose
space to serve the expanding needs of residents. Flooring throughout the
second floor would be replaced along with lighting, acoustic enhancements,
new audio-visual equipment, updated restrooms.
Located
adjacent to the Bay House, a new fitness facility will be constructed.
This low-profile building will sit behind the Bay House and is designed
to blend in and enhance the Bay House’s pool area. The new 2,300-square-foot
fitness space is nearly three times larger than the current space and will
include:
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Large
glass doors and windows to allow for fantastic views of the pool and nearby
golf course.
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State-of-the-art
cardio-vascular and strength training circuits.
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Space
for stretching and a trainer’s area.
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Men’s
and ladies’ restrooms with daily-use lockers.
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Poolside
restrooms, dressing rooms and showers.
West Bay’s
Beach Club also will be significantly upgraded and expanded. Located on
the Gulf of Mexico, the Beach House, an old Key West-style building is
a community treasure. Under the amenity improvement plan, the Beach Club
will be improved and enhanced in the following ways:
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A complete
refresh of the Beach Club’s upper floor, including new paint, tables and
chairs, both men’s and ladies’ restrooms, lighting, kitchen equipment and
acoustics.
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The outdoor
area will receive new decking and railings, new tables and chairs, and
proper shade elements.
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Additionally,
a storage and a kitchen prep area will be added along with laundry equipment.
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Lush landscaping
and reconfigured parking will add six parking spots.
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Finally,
a new beach boardwalk will connect the parking area to the beach providing
a better functioning entrance for our residents and guests, as they make
their way to the water.
“Along
with our Board, I am very pleased with our residents’ approval of the renovation
we call West Bay Vision 2020,” said Gerald Beaubien, president, West Bay
Community Association. “I am convinced that this forward step will solidify
the entire West Bay community as the preferred premier destination in southwest
Florida.”
“We
are delighted for the opportunity to work with such a wonderful community
and golf club,” said Christopher Meyers, principal, Meyers and Associates.
“It has been an absolute pleasure to collaborate with the members and residents
of West Bay. They are so engaged in the design and development of the facilities
with wonderful involvement and insight. The beautiful surroundings, exceptional
people and inspired design will no doubt result in a project that I am
certain we will all be very proud of.”
The
member-owned private golf club and community is located on 868 acres adjacent
to Estero Bay and bordering 500 acres of nature preserve and wetlands.
Troon Privé, the private club operations division of Troon, manages
the award-winning club and community association.
For
more information on West Bay Club, visit www.WestBayClubs.com.
About
West Bay Club
West
Bay Club is a member-owned community with golf, tennis and a private beach
club in Estero Bay located between Southwest Florida International Airport
and Naples, with Captiva and Sanibel Islands nearby. West Bay Club offers
a variety of exceptional neighborhoods and residential styles. Homes range
from large single-family residences to high-rise living and everything
in between. West Bay Club residents enjoy access to a host of exceptional
amenities, including: a private Beach Club on the Gulf of Mexico with an
old Key West-style Beach House restaurant; the Bay House, an activity center
with casual dining; resort-style swimming pool; a fitness center; Sports
Park, featuring pickleball and a dog park; and the River Park with boat
launch and storage, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, an open-event field, children’s
play area, basketball courts and picnic pavilions. Golf Club members enjoy
access to the golf course; Golf House, a beautiful fine-dining restaurant
located in the clubhouse; and Niblick, a casual bar featuring a variety
of local brews.
About
Troon
Headquartered
in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon® is
the world’s largest golf management company providing services at 470-plus
locations around the globe, including managing 500-plus 18-hole equivalent
golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association
management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality
venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages
more than 400 food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private
clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. With properties
located in 45 states and 33 countries, Troon’s family of brands includes
Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Honours Golf, OB Sports,
Green Golf Partners, CADDIEMASTER, True Club Solutions, Cliff Drysdale
Tennis and RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design. There are currently
67 Troon-affiliated properties featuring 87 golf courses on national and
international “Top 100” rankings. Troon-affiliated properties include The
Club at Hammock Beach in Palm Coast, Florida; Pronghorn in Bend, Oregon;
Mauna Lani on the Kohala Coast, Hawai’i; Bahia Beach Resort & Golf
Club in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico; and Brookwater Golf & Country Club
in Brisbane, Queensland Australia. For additional news and information,
visit www.Troon.com, or connect with
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Contact:
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