Vanderbilt Beach affords a pleasant residential environment and extensive recreational resources. Our residents include many people who live and work in the area year round, retirees who live here either full time or seasonally, and also the multitudes of visitors who flock here to enjoy the beautiful weather and our world-renowned beach and resorts. Vanderbilt Beach is now considered to be one of the finest communities in southwest Florida, if not the country. The Vanderbilt Beach Residents Association is dedicated to preserving the quality of life that we all enjoy.
a head up regarding your homestead exemption status
If you have changed your mailing address because of hurricane damage, and have not been able to live in your home, make sure that the county appraiser office has not changed your homestead exemption status.
Collier County Storm Risk Management Study Meeting
Please read the attached document regarding coastal storm surge barriers and floodwalls. You can help.
Come to the Army Corps in-person meeting, April 26 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the South Regional Library, 8605 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples.
Follow up to the Appraisal Post / Casualty Loss
As a follow up to our post regarding casualty loss and a pre and post appraisal of your property, please check with your tax preparer to see if this would be beneficial to you. You can always amend your tax return. One company that has been doing a lot of work on Gulf Shore Drive is Appraisal Associates and Consultants in Naples.
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Property Appraisal
General information: A Pre and Post hurricane Ian appraisal of your property may be useful for your 2022 federal tax return. Please check with your tax preparer to find out if a casualty loss would be beneficial to you. (Note: this is different than the Collier County property tax relief.)
Property tax relief: Hurricane Ian Application and information
The deadline for this application is April 3, 2023 This tax relief applies to residential property that could not be occupied (uninhabitable) for at least 30 day because of Hurricane Ian. Supporting documents a will be required and this is explained on the form. Questions should be directed to the property appraiser’s office 239-252-8141.
A copy of the form is attached.
Meeting reminder
Don’t forget the MSTU meeting January 19th at St. John 5-7 pm regarding landscaping on Vanderbilt Drive.
MSTU Meeting January 19, 2023
There is going to be a meeting January 19, 2023 for 5-7 pm at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Pulte Family Life Center regarding landscaping changes on the west side of Vanderbilt Drive. The meeting will be an open forum with various stations to allow individual questions and feedback. There is more information and directions in the document attached.
Free Community Forum on Identity Theft and Fraud
Presentation by the Collier County Sheriff’s office. IRS, FBI on March 29, 2022. See attachment for locations and times. —–FYI: The new Collier County Government Center is located at the North-East corner of Immokalee Road and Collier Blvd.
attachment: identity theft
Ribbon Cutting for Conner Park
Completion of Conner Part Refurbishment Project
Location: South side of Bluebill Ave.
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 – – -11 a.m.
Conner Park Refurbishment Project Completion Event Invitation
ONE Naples Development meeting scheduled Monday __ March 1, 2021 __ 9:00am
Dear VBRA members,
Below is a link to a letter the Vanderbilt Beach Residents Association sent to the BCC concerning the meeting scheduled March 1st at 9:00am regarding the One Naples project. It clearly states the position of VBRA and the reasons why.
The meeting will be broadcast live with closed captioning on Collier Television channel 97/98 and via live streaming at www.colliercountyfl.gov/ctv.