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Boutique Resort & Marina hidden in the unspoiled barrier reef Abaco Islands of the Bahamas #greenturtleclub #greenturtlecay

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Well the rumors are true ... Green Turtle Club Marina is officially open! We have dockage, gas & diesel, and running water. To make your reservation please email info@greenturtleclub.com and check back for updates about our restaurant coming very soon! #somuchlove #greenturtlecay #greenturtleclub #gtcstrong #hurricanedorian

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Green Turtle Cay Second Homeowners:
Thank you for your support of the recovery efforts on GTC. We recognize that you, too, need to start repairing and rebuilding your properties and that 2nd homes are an important part of the GTC community and economy. In an effort to assist 2nd homeowners we have reached out to Heavy Lift Services, Inc. out of the port of Palm Beach, and asked them to reserve a barge for shipment of building supplies and other goods specifically for US based 2nd homeowners, to sail in 4-5 weeks times. This is the same method the Foundation has used to ship supplies for the recovery effort and we’ve had no issues. These barges sailing under the “flag” of a recognized charity like the GTC Foundation have encountered no government interference. Shipping instructions are as follows:
Contact: To arrange shipping contact Sharon Scotten at Sharon@gulfstreamline.com, or 561- 848-2319. Sharon will provide you with the shipping requirements—what has to be palletized, delivery address, delivery deadlines, and paperwork requirements. Some items, such as vehicles, have specific title and paperwork requirements. Some items, like lumber and plywood, do not have to be palletized. Sharon will be able to provide specific instructions based on what you want to ship and what paperwork is required. Pallets will need to be shrink wrapped, and be marked to include the works “Green Turtle Cay”, as well as the owners’ name, as well as the person’s name receiving the items if different than the owner.
Cost: Heavy Lift will be able to give exact pricing depending on what you have to ship. Palletized items are priced differently than lumber, etc. While we were given $750 per pallet as an estimated price, each individual homeowner should get their own quote. The cost of the entire barge is $35,000. Heavy lift is willing to sell space on an as needed basis so that if there is space left over they can open it up to third parties. This will make is cheaper for all second homeowners if the entire barge is not needed to be filled at this time.
Receiving: Homeowners will need to be on island to receive their shipment for unloading and delivery. (Continued in comments)

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Dear Upcoming Guests,
We wanted to reach out and express our most sincere gratitude for the heartwarming support you have shown Green Turtle Club over the many years and now especially in the wake of the most catastrophic event we have ever witnessed. We truly believe the love our loyal guests have for Green Turtle Cay and its people is what makes our home unlike anywhere else in the world. We are blessed to be able to share with you that everyone on Green Turtle Cay, including all our extended family staff members, were spared by this devastating storm.
Green Turtle Cay is undergoing an inspiring recovery effort through the collaboration of resilient locals, generous NGO’s, magnanimous private donors, and the Bahamian Government, all orchestrated through the tireless and cohesive efforts of The Green Turtle Cay Foundation. As many of you have expressed interest in getting involved in rebuild efforts of our beloved island, please consider giving to The Green Turtle Cay Foundation (Link in Bio). The Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina property experienced substantial damage, but relative to some of our wonderful neighbors, was largely spared. We as a family are committed to Green Turtle Cay and its success and continuation as the friendly slice of paradise we all know and love. We have already begun rebuilding efforts and are welcoming our dedicated staff back home and back to work safely together. We anticipate being able to have each aspect of our business back up and running in steady stages with the achievable goal of being fully operational by March 1, 2020.
We are offering full refunds inclusive of flight packages to all upcoming guests. Beginning on October 7, 2019 Noelle will be reaching out to every upcoming guest individually to process each refund in full. We are unable to take future reservations at this time, but will be very excited to share when possible.
We continue to be inspired by the courage, fellowship, and resilience of every member of our community. It is their strength and spirit that assures us our near future will be better and stronger than ever before.
Sincerely,
The Showell Family

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🐢 HAPPY MONDAY 🐢

Exactly one month after Dorian, Amy Roberts Primary School is now back in session. A new building for learning was secured for classes to continue while together we work on larger efforts to make our permanent primary school better and stronger than ever!
We are receiving lots of requests for how to buy school supplies and the amazon link is now live in our story for all school needs requested by the ARPS teachers and principal.
To assist in the rebuild of the main schoolhouse please consider a monetary donation of any amount to The Green Turtle Cay Foundation (Link in Bio) 🇧🇸🎵( Check our story to watch the National Anthem this morning ) 🎶🇧🇸 MARCH ON BAHAMALAND

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Sharing 2HO Update as requested:
Dear Second Home Owners,
I am writing to you on behalf of The Green Turtle Cay Foundation in order to keep lines of communication open and also to offer our assistance in rebuilding your homes. I’d like to first thank you for your patience during this emotional time for everyone as communication continues to be difficult to and from our favorite island. In the last 3 weeks so much has transpired, much of it incredibly positive. The first priority of the foundation was to provide safe and secure humanitarian relief to everyone who stayed on Green Turtle Cay during Dorian. We successfully gathered and flew in several hundred thousand pounds via private flights into treasure cay that all made it to green turtle cay. Once the island was stabilized, the foundation turned its forces toward barge logistics since it became apparent moving 500tons at a time was going to have more serious impact in the safety and security of those on the island. We have worked successfully with various disaster relief organizations like Key West Cares, Sol Relief, Water Mission, United Aid Foundation, DPure, 30A, Anchored Support Foundation, and SO many more generously effective teams and will continue to do so for the betterment of all. We have procured through private donations 2 dump trucks, 2 pickup trucks (one for treasure cay airport to ferry dock transport), 1 cat front end loader, 1 excavator, 2 ditch witches, 1 firetruck, 7 containers, and 1 large enclosed trailer, all of which will benefit everyone who owns property on Green Turtle Cay.
We are orchestrating the barge to get loaded with donations and back and forth to green turtle cay as often as weather and time permits, but the residents of Green Turtle Cay are working together to decide how the building items are distributed themselves. The foundation’s role is to give them the materials they request and we will not stop until the entire island is back up and running, including second homes. The residents on GTC have informed us that they are beginning with the full time resident homes, locally owned businesses, and community buildings that have the least amount of... (cont. in comments below)

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We have been working diligently on securing the roofs of the homes and businesses on Green Turtle Cay.
This week The Green Turtle Cay Foundation is preparing the second 500 ton barge load of roofing materials to head to Green Turtle Cay. The island could use your help by donating • LUMBER, PLYWOOD, PEEL & STICK ROOFING MATERIALS • as we continue our efforts to assist everyone in returning to a safe and secure home plus help local business owners get back up and running.
If you are unable to donate the physical materials, but still wish to help this endeavor please consider sharing or contributing to The Green Turtle Cay Foundation so together we may continue to fund these rebuilding projects.
#GTCSTRONG • Link in Bio •

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If you’re still wondering what you can do to help, consider giving to our local nonprofit • The Green Turtle Cay Foundation • 100% of the funds go to the relief and rebuild of #GreenTurtleCay in BIG ways. We’re just getting started... (Link to donate is kept in our bio) #gtcstrong

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Green Turtle Cay is such an incredible community... We can’t help but smile when we think of all we’ve accomplished together this week. The feeling of support from our neighbors is beyond what we could’ve ever expected in the wake of this tragedy. It simply would not be possible without the deep love we all have for one another. We will not stop our efforts until everyone is secure. UPDATE SUPPLIES NEEDS 9/10:

These items must be delivered to Lantana by Thursday morning for expedited arrival to Green Turtle Cay this weekend.
Due to your overwhelming generosity, we are currently ONLY accepting items from the list of needs below: (We will continue to update these lists as we get daily reports from everyone on the ground) ✨IMMEDIATE NEEDS ✨
Lifeguard Hats
Wash Tubs (for washing clothes) and drying line
Wood Chipper
Air Compressor Nail Guns
Razor Knives & Blades
Roofing Shovels (for removing nails)
Magnets for picking up nails
Roof Roller
Knee pads for roofers
Large Generators 3500 - 6000
Smaller Generators 2000-3000 watt
Rakes/Shovels/Contractor Brooms
Gallon Pump Sprayers
Mold Treatment Supplies (mood treatment chemicals, masks, respirators, suits)
Commercial fans for water damage
Grace ice and water shield
Orange cap roofing nails for tarps
All roofing and framing materials
Tools
Dehumidifiers
Propane 100 lbs
Exterminating Supplies
Sump Pumps
Gutters
Water transfer pumps
Please label clearly and deliver BY THURSDAY (9/12) MORNING to:

Island Tyme Hangar - Lantana Airport
2633 Lantana Road
Lantana FL 33462
Hangar 214
Please continue to share The Green Turtle Cay Foundation gofundme page. (Direct wire or mailing checks also accepted). The foundation is currently funding the necessary large costs of major equipment, barges, and fuel to Green Turtle Cay. (Link in Bio)

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UPDATE FROM THE CAY: (Please understand we are not able to respond to messages immediately but are working diligently at responding when we can)

This information is directly from Green Turtle Cay:

Everyone on Green Turtle Cay is working around the clock, keeping spirits high, and staying very organized against all odds. They have jumped into immediate action hosting town meetings, distributing relief items, and clearing debris. The roads are fully cleared already with use of some functioning carts/cars.

Immediate Needs:
Smaller generators 2000-3000 Watt (20 of them)
Rakes/Shovels/Contractor Brooms (30-40 each)
Gallon Pump Sprayers (30-40 each)
Mold Treatment Supplies (i.e. masks, LOTS of bleach, respirators and suits
Commercial fans for water damage (300-400 of them)
Grace ice and water shield and/or Supplies to drying a roof
Orange cap roofing materials to nail down tarps
All roofing and framing materials and tools (they’re very limited on tools)
Come alongs (5 each)
Dehumidifiers
Frozen Hotdogs/Hamburgers/Chicken for hot lunches on the grill (they have refrigeration up and running to hold). Willing, strong bodies to come and stay/camp and give physical aid, help clearing, securing the standing buildings and anything else they ask.
Long dock is fully operational with 10 feet of water to receive building supplies
They are monitoring VHF channel 16

Anyone who crosses on a boat needs to be fully self sufficient for everything from FUEL to food/water and all.
One BOLO survived the storm and is operational
We will continue to get these updates from the cay and share. We are focused on quickly reacting to the needs of our friends and family on the cay.
Please continue to share the The Green Turtle Cay Foundation 501c3 gofundme page. We have wire and check instructions available straight to the foundation.
LINK IN BIO

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Part 2: These joyful faces. These happy streets. These flawless waters. This is Green Turtle Cay. An island that has brought so many precious memories to everyone we know. Our hearts are heavy, but our spirit is strong for those on the cay. Help and hope is coming. Click this link to give a little back to an island that has never asked anything 🙏🏼🇧🇸 #gtcstrong #greenturtlecay #greenturtleclub Video Created by The Gaffs 💙

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We’re looking onto the horizon ... getting aid to those on Green Turtle Cay is our top priority and we are working tirelessly around the clock to do so, but we need your help. 🙏🏼 Swipe for lists of things you can dropoff at any of the listed locations OR you can ship from amazon to Avid Warehouse. Please share this far and wide so we can bring safety, comfort and hope to our friends and family that are currently living in desperate conditions. Please keep sharing our @gofundme (Link in bio) so we can continue to purchase the urgent relief items and fuel to get to Green Turtle Cay. #gtcstrong #greenturtlecay #greenturtleclub

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💔 If you have been watching our stories you know we are dealing with limited communication to our beloved island. While those on the island are undergoing extreme aftermath conditions, we need to be prepared to bring aid as soon as possible.
We are absolutely flooded with generous messages from those who want to help. What we know so far for certain: GREEN TURTLE CAY NEEDS YOUR HELP. If you are able, Donations to this little cay are going to go a long way.
100% OF THESE FUNDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE RESIDENTS ON GREEN TURTLE CAY

These funds will be used to bring aid like medical equipment, generators, fuel, tarps, roofing materials, water, food, personal hygiene products, diapers, air mattresses, extension chords, tools, batteries, fans, sleeping bags, and so much more.
We will also be sharing a drop-off locations in Florida as soon as we are able.
Green Turtle Club and so many more caring families involved are committed to assisting everyone on the island in their time of need.
We know the people of Green Turtle Cay are extraordinarily resilient but they need our support more than ever right now.
Love Your GTC Family
LINK IN BIO:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/green-turtle-cay-hurricane-dorian-relief-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet

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We want to thank everyone for your kind messages as we prepare for the eye of Dorian. We know your prayers and the north end cross are watching over all of us! We will keep you updated as much as possible. Wishing everyone to stay safe until she passes 🙏🏼 Love, Your GTC Family #hurricanedorian

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A stunning view of The Bahamas, from way, way up, courtesy of the International Space Station. "The vivid colors make this one of the most recognizable places on Earth for astronauts," – @nasa #itsbetterinthebahamas #evenfromspace #greenturtleclub

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💚 The heartbeat of Green Turtle Club is our family ... sharing a couple smiles this morning to show gratitude for these faces here and many more! 💚 (The last video is sure to bring a smile to your face too 😉) #greenturtleclub #greenturtlecay #lovethesepeople #sundaygratitude

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This is a place to connect as a family, to slow down every day life, and drink in these moments by the sea together 🐚💕 @theeverydaygray #greenturtleclub #greenturtlecay

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School em up ... last week to catch those summer specials (Link in Bio) 🎣 #schoolmaster #bookearlyandsave #summerspecial #letmeteachyousomething #greenturtlecay #greenturtleclub

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It’s just You, Me & The Sea ... ✈️ Check our story right now to get you two here 🧜🏼‍♀️🧜🏽‍♂️ photo cred: @dilly.mon #greenturtleclub #greenturtlecay

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Oh, this is right where we’re supposed to be ... 👙 #sweetspot #greenturtleclub #greenturtlecay

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Wondering if there will be a trip to GTC underneath the tree this year... 🎄 #christmasinjuly #greenturtleclub