After a lifetime of moves — and more than two decades living in Pelican Bay — Paul McDonald knew one thing for certain: he wasn’t leaving.
“The goal was simple,” said Paul. “Stay in Pelican Bay. Stay near the beach. Stay connected to everything we love.”
By choosing The Glenview at Pelican Bay, Paul and his wife did exactly that — while elevating their everyday life in ways they hadn’t expected. One year in, he sums it up simply: “Delightful!” But his day-to-day life tells a richer story.
“Many of us here already lived in Pelican Bay,” said Paul. “No one wants to give up the private beaches, the restaurants, the shopping, the golf — it’s all part of your life. The difference now? It’s all still right outside our door, but life is so much easier. No grocery shopping. No cooking. Housekeeping’s handled. It feels a little like magic.”
And nothing feels more magical at The Glenview than the dining experience. “The food is imaginative and creative — and I don’t say that lightly,” said Paul, who spent years in the restaurant business. “You know when it’s done right.”
Beyond dining, Paul enjoys the daily rhythm of life at The Glenview. Mornings might start with chair yoga or strength training. Afternoons quickly fill with social events, fitness classes, and time with friends. There’s something happening every single day,” Paul said. “You can jump in as much as you want — and we do.”
What surprised Paul most was how quickly The Glenview felt like home. “Everybody reaches out,” said Paul. “It’s incredibly welcoming.”
For their three grown children, spread across the country, the move brought instant peace of mind. For Paul and his wife, it brought something even better: more freedom, more connection, and more enjoyment of the neighborhood they already loved. “We didn’t come here to slow down,” said Paul. “We came here to live well — and we are!”
For Paul and his wife, living at The Glenview offers a bright future.
