WELCOME
GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE
John Sexton
Dear Members,
We are welcoming the fall season at Tarpon Cove and are hopeful that the weather will settle down and remind us of why we call this paradise.
The club is looking great and we have an eventful and fun fall season planned for Tarpon Cove. Please check the calendar for a list of activities.
Friday evenings have been happening upstairs in the Lookout Lounge and have been very fun. We will be venturing out to the Tiki Bar as soon as the weather shifts and it’s a bit more comfortable.
We are excited to welcome our new Boat Captain, Justin McKenna. Justin will be taking the helm of the Endless Summer and will be responsible for all our in-water excursions. Check out his Bio in this newsletter
We are expecting the Endless Summer to return to service before the end of the month, providing the dock and boat inspections go accordingly. It has been a long wait and we are thrilled for her return
Warm regards
John Sexton
General Manager jsexton@tarponcoveclub.com 239-592-9808
CLUB MANAGER
Kadie DiGiorgio
MEET OUR TEAM
kadie@tarponcoveclub com
239-592-9808
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Marc Petralia
mpetralia@tarponcoveclub com
239-592-9808
CAPTAIN
Justin McKenna
jmckenna@tarponcoveclub com
239-592-9808
DIRECTOR OF TENNIS
Phil Landauer plandauer22@hotmail com 239-513-9242
DIRECTOR OF TENNIS
Myke Loomis Landauer
mloomis@tarponcoveclub com 239-513-9242
DIRECTOR OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE
Harry Keel
hkeel@tarponcoveclub com
239-592-9808
TENNIS ENDLESS SUMMER
TENNIS UPDATE
Myke Loomis Landauer
GetReadyforFallTennisatTarponCove
As we prepare for the fall tennis season at Tarpon Cove, we ’ re excited to announce some enhancements to our courts. Before the season kicks off, we’ll be laying new lines and adding material to ensure the courtsareinoptimalplayingcondition.
Starting in October, we’ll also reintroduce Cardio Tennis alongside POP Tennis. Be sure to add these fun activities to your calendar!
Additionally, the ball machine is available for rent by the hour or for the month, perfect for tuning up your game We also offer lessons to help you refine your skills andgetreadyfortheseason.
Welookfortoseeingyouonthecourts!
CAPTAIN
Justin McKenna
I’ve been around water my entire life, and have been fortunate enough to never live more than a few minutes away from the beach. I was born in a small fishing community in the southeast shores of Massachusetts. My favorite sport growing upwasbaseball,anditstillistoday.
The winter following my High school graduationIjoinedtheUnitedStatesCoast Guard, where I served for 6 years active duty. I achieved the ranking of (E-5) Boatswainsmatesecondclass.Myprimary duties consisted of being a boat driver and boardingofficer
After my time in the Coast Guard I relocated to North Naples, which was a place I was lucky enough to explore and vacation with my family during my childhood. I then acquired my 100- Ton Captain’sLicensewhichwasaresultofmy sea time and experiences in the Coast Guard as well as in my personal life. Since living in Naples, I’ve continued my experiences on the water, serving as a dock master and tour guide on the ocean and estuaries surrounding South West Florida.
CLUB HOURS AS POSTED
Open daily at 10am
Dining is available 11am to close Swimming pool open daily sunrise to sunset Tennis open daily at 7am until dusk
471 Bay Club Drive Naples, FL 34110 www tarponcoveclub com
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Chef Marcs’ PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING
For the pumpkin bread pudding
· 1 pound loaf sourdough or artisan bread (12 cup
· 5 eggs
2 cups whole milk
· 1 cup pumpkin puree
· ¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
· ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
· 1 ½ tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
1 pinch salt
For the bourbon sauce
· ½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup whole milk
· ¼ cup salted butter
· 2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter or grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. 2. Cut or tear the bread into 1-inch squares. Place it in the baking dish and place in the preheating oven for 5 to 10 minutes until lightly dried but not browned
3. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs. Then whisk in the milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Pour it over the bread in the pan and mix it with your hands until fully coated
4. Place in the oven and bake 45 to 50 minutes, until it is puffed and golden and you can no longer see standing liquid. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Make ahead: This recipe is great made ahead: make it day of and allow to sit at room temperature until serving or make it 1 day in advance and refrigerate. If you’d like, you can crisp up the top by reheating it in a 350-degree oven until warmed.
5. Make the bourbon sauce: Prior to serving, in a small saucepan, whisk together all bourbon sauce ingredients over medium heat. When it starts to simmer, simmer lightly bubbling for 3 minutes, maintaining the heat at medium to medium low so that it doesn’t bubble heavily. Once it turns golden brown at about 3 minutes, taste and make sure the flavor is caramelly with a hint of bourbon (the bite of the bourbon should be cooked out). Remove from the heat and strain it into a pitcher. Makes ¾ cup; make up to 3 days in advance, refrigerate, and warm over medium heat before serving.
WELLNESS
Healthandwellnesstipsforthefallseason
Stayinghealthythroughtheautumnseasontakesanicecombinationofwholesomehabits.Besuretoaddthe followingtipstoyourdailyroutine.
Get enough vitamin D. As the days become shorter, natural light can lead to a lack of vitamin D. Try to get outsideinthesunlightfor15minutesperdaytogetyourfill
Take a brisk walk If you tend to be really active in summer months, the cooler fall temps might keep you indoorsmore Scheduleaquickwalkatlunchtimetogetfreshairandabitofexercise
Stay hydrated. Believe it or not, feeling chilly can dehydrate you much like sweating on a hot day can, as your bodyworkshardtostaywarm.Trackyourwaterintaketobesureyougetenoughwater.
Check your calorie intake As we naturally stay indoors more, it’s easy to become less active When we are lessactive,weneedfewercalories Comfortfoodissynonymouswithcoolertemps,yetthesedishescanoften pack in more calories Evaluate your input and your output to stay on top of your weight and maintain healthy balance.
Be vigilant about handwashing. This isn’t just a fall tip but one that you need to practice all year round. Scheduleanycheck-upsthatyoumayhavemissedoverthesummer Stayingontopofyourwellnessvisits,as wellasanyvaccinesyoumightneed,iskeytostayinghealthy
Fall weather doesn’t need to mean you have to accept getting sick While you might get a cold or a bug, keepingyourimmunesystemstrongcanhelpyoufightitoffandmakesureyoursymptomsareminor.
