A “hellacious” amount of dirt (60,000 cubic yards) has piled up at the Tamarac, Fla. property, which sold 44 acres for development last year. And because it’s been determined that the soil is contaminated with chemicals, the city says it either needs to trucked off site or mixed with sufficiently clean soil before being reused. Woodmont’s owner, blaming setbacks from Hurricane Irma, says remediation is being completed “step by step.”
Creating a Vision
The new Golf Shoppe at Boca West CC took inspiration from high-end department stores, offering lifestyle brands in a sophisticated setting. Years ago, golf shops at clubs and resorts around the country were mostly functional spaces, carrying golf clubs, shoes and a hodgepodge of assorted golf accessories. But today, the golf shop is taking on…
Architects Clamor to Design Boca National GC
Fifteen golf course design firms, including Arnold Palmer Design Company, Greg Norman, and Nicklaus Design, have submitted requests to partner with the Boca Raton, Fla., park district to design a 27-hole golf course that the district will buy for $24 million. Many proposals for the former Ocean Breeze Golf Club property include plans for an…
Preparing for “Action”
Short of having Shakespeare’s wish to “kill all the lawyers” finally come true, club-related lawsuits are now an unfortunate part of the business that managers should be prepared to deal with.
Untangling the Web
Discerning members and guests expect club websites to be more than just functional—they must also be attractive extensions of the properties themselves.
City to Sell Boca Raton (Fla.) Municipal GC for $65M
The 190-acre property just outside the city limits will be sold to GL Homes, which will now start assessing the property and planning future development. The golf course will stay open for up to a year pending the land deal’s closing. Boca Raton, Fla., will sell its 190-acre Boca Raton Municipal Golf Course to GL…
Royal Palm Y&CC Completes Final Phase of $30M Renovation
The Boca Raton, Fla., property began work on the campus-wide project in 2014, and the final phase included renovations to the locker rooms, golf pro shop, and dining area, and the addition of a men’s lounge. The project was unveiled on October 20 at a couples’ golf tournament. Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club in…
Class-Action Suit Against Boca West CC Dismissed
A lawsuit filed by member Frank Calmes against the Boca Raton, Fla., club claiming that poor management caused more than $17 million in losses and decimated property values has been dismissed. The judge found that Calmes’ case did not establish jurisdiction under the Class Action Fairness Act, nor that the matter invokes federal questions. A…
St. Andrews CC Collects Donations for Hurricane Irma Victims
Members and staff of the Boca Raton, Fla., property have collected $83,000 as well as goods such as fans, food, cleaning products, diapers and generators for those affected by the storm. Club Board member Ron Gallatin checked on the mounds of merchandise in the makeshift collection center in St. Andrews Country Club clubhouse in Boca…
Ocean Breeze GC to Rebrand as Boca National GC
The Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District plans to buy the Boca Raton, Fla., property for $24 million and revitalize it to create a “public golf course with a private club atmosphere.” The renovation is expected to cost $14 million, and the district projects the golf club will make $2.5 million per year. The…
Broken Sound Club Seeks Sanction Against Former Employee
The Boca Raton, Fla., club is asking a federal judge to impose sanctions against Nicholas Krikorian, a former line cook who filed a Fair Labor Standards Act suit against the club for allegedly not allowing him to take breaks. The club contends that Krikorian does not have consistent documentation to support his claims. Broken Sound Club…
Comfort Zones
Updating interior furnishings is the icing on the cake for extensive renovations and redesigns at club and resort properties. Take a seat and lend an ear: Creating a comfortable space that is conducive to socializing and extended visits has become a must for any club or resort property. While newly expanded facilities are important for…
Boca West CC Seeks Sanctions After Residents’ ‘Frivolous’ Suit
A lawyer for the Boca Raton, Fla. property urged a Florida federal court to take action against a proposed class of residents and their lawyers in their contract dispute against the club, saying the claims of mismanagement that led to improper and excess fees and dues, and decreased property values, are “baseless.”
Hire the Right People and Get Out of the Way
Of course [the Board has] to monitor budgets and approve capital expenditures—but then they should get out of the way and enjoy the club.
Two-Hour Standoff at Boca CC Ends Without Incident
After a deputy with the Broward County (Fla.) sheriff’s department who had previously been the focus of a domestic call drove his marked car from his home to his ex-wife’s house on the Boca Raton, Fla. club’s property, a SWAT team was called to the scene. Officers were eventually able to convince the deputy to surrender, and he was taken into custody for psychiatric evaluation.