Posted by briank | Mercato, Naples, SWFL News | Posted on April 23rd, 2009
The Naples International Film Festival has announced the location of the inaugural film festival event, to be held Nov. 5-8 at Silverspot luxury cinemas at Mercato in Naples.
For four days, NIFF will showcase the extraordinary on Silverspot’s screens, showing the finest films, shorts, and documentaries from around the world, with a special focus on Southwest Florida’s filmmakers. Silverspot will offer NIFF attendees and moviegoers the finest cinematic accommodations, and will also host a number of events, galas and award ceremonies surrounding the international festival event.
The location was revealed at a mixer last week held at Six Degrees Exhibitions, where the newly appointed NIFF advisory board was also announced. Members include: Phil Wood, Charlene Rooney, Brenda O’Connor, Maggie McCarty, Maury Dailey, Dick Munro, Bob Encarnacion, Jim Griffith, Bill Young, Janice Kemp, Stephen Gray-Blancett, Elizabeth D’Onofrio, Nicole Angelo and Mayela Rosales. The announcements were celebrated with food, dancing and the screening of two short films and a Naples International Film Festival commercial.
The Naples International Film Festival Board of Directors include: Eric Raddatz, founding member and executive director; Rowan Samuel, founding member and marketing director; Dan Linehan, founding member and executive coordinator; Ellen Goldberg, submissions manager; Chuck Ardezzone, sales director; Jill Wheeler, public relations manager; Blake Owen, festival
coordinator; Tim Rowe, operations director; Michael Lehn, development director; Chengi Muyambo, director online development; Jessica Mathews, director of strategic partnerships; and John Goede, legal counsel.
The Naples International Film Festival will be holding weekly prescreenings leading up to the November festival. Every Thursday at 7 p.m., starting April 16 at Six Degrees Exhibitions in
Naples, the community
can join the judging committee to see and rate films in consideration for the festival. Discussion with the judging panel, and local filmmakers, actors and directors follows each film.
For more information, visit www. naplesfilmfest.com, e-mail eric@naplesfilmfest. com or call (239) 331-2678.
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For buyers who prefer a decorator-ready home to furnish to their personal style, the Calascio at Estuary at Grey Oaks provides a dream opportunity for an interior decorator. Harwick Homes “Calascio” model is planned with large open rooms, four bedrooms, a study, four full and one half baths; 4,946 square feet under air; 7,384 total square feet. The home’s design and orientation receives the full benefit of the golf course setting that overlooks the fifth fairway and a lake on the award-winning Estuary Golf Course.
Located at 1292 Osprey Trail in the Estuary at Grey Oaks, this new, decorator-ready luxury home has architectural detail representative of Old World Mediterranean-style. Classic interlocking pavers in a charcoal and pewter blend cover the walkways and the motor court, which has lushly planted area as a centerpiece. The barrel tile roof, textured stucco facade, and precast stone trim around archways and windows, and Corinthian columns underscore the Old World theme.
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Top international real estate executive Rick Moeser of Christie’s Great Estates was recently in town as the guest of Realtors Natalie Kirstein and ML Meade.
Moeser, who is Christies’ vice president, oversees the company’s affiliate relationships for brokerage companies in the Southeast, Caribbean, and Latin America.
On his tour, Moeser had a personal look at the condo of Ron and Jenny Oister in the Belize tower at Cape Marco.
Kirstein said Moeser remarked that comparable penthouse condominiums on the east coast of Florida would cost twice the price.
Moeser also had a look at some of the Madeira luxury suites.
Overall, Kirstein said, Moeser had rave reviews for Marco Island’s beaches and condominiums.
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Home buyers looking for pet friendly condominiums on the Gulf of Mexico in Naples, Florida will welcome a new guide compiled by Jutta V. Lopez, realtor with Premier Properties of SW Florida,Inc., REALTORS. “My Pet Loves Naples” identifies over 50 luxury condominium buildings overlooking the glistening Gulf of Mexico and ranging in price from under $l million to over $10 million.
Shopping for a new home is exciting and requires a wish list and a
realtor who is ready to help buyers find everything on it. In today’s Buyer’s
Market, there are many choices . But if the family pet wants to live in a
condo on the Gulf, the choices are greatly diminished.
Mrs. Lopez has been a Naples resident for 14 years and specializes in
the sale of luxury properties. She remarked “When my husband
and I came to Naples with our 2 Maltese dogs searching for a home,
very few waterfront condominium buildings allowed pets. Knowing upfront
which buildings welcome pets can help make the new home shopping
experience a lot more enjoyable and efficient. “
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Celebrating more than 20 years of shopping and dining, the Village on Venetian Bay will stage an authentic Venetian Carnivale on Saturday, April 25. Festive pageantry for the whole family during Carnivale honors the “Venetian Spirit of Art & Enterprise” embodied by Venetian Village’s 50 shops and restaurants, many of which are locally-owned, independent businesses. There is no charge for admission.
Feasting and gift-giving, the hallmark of Carnivales world-over, will be offered in abundance on Venetian Bay. On Saturday, diners will enjoy two for $20 lunches at M Waterfront Grille and at Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar, $20 per person prix-fixe dinners at MiraMare from 5 to 6 p.m., and 20 cent draft beers at The Village Pub with purchase of an entrée. At Artichoke & Company, all diners sip a complimentary glass of wine with lunch, with every 20th customer receiving lunch on the house. Villagio will host a cook-out in the courtyard and offer every 20th hot dog for free. Carnivale-goers will learn to toss pizza dough at MiraMare from a European champion at pizza-tossing.
Hundreds of Village Gift Certificates will be given away throughout the day from merchants and restaurants, including certificates for $20 off lunch or dinner at Bayside; $10 toward any purchase at Artichoke & Company, $20 off dinner at MiraMare, $10 valid at The Village Pub and $20 off meals at M Waterfront Grille.
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Naples residents and interested homebuyers around the world can now learn more about the available homes, homesites and the world-class amenities at Estuary at Grey Oaks by simply logging onto www.estuaryatgreyoaks.com. This custom website is created and maintained by Premier Properties e-commerce division. Premier Properties is the exclusive representative of Estuary at Grey Oaks.
Before you head out for the course, the site offers a convenient section describing the golf courses and downloadable scorecards for each of the two courses offered at Grey Oaks Country Club and the Bob Cupp designed course at Estuary.
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Betty Curry, Operations Director of Lutgert Insurance, Naples office, won the very prestigious National Association of Insurance Women, Region 3 award at their recent convention held in Charleston, SC. The award is given to those who demonstrate dedication to the association on a local, state and regional level. Region III is comprised of members from Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Puerto Rico.
“I am extremely proud that Betty Curry has received this award,” said Bud Hornbeck, President of Lutgert Insurance. “Her work in the insurance field has been outstanding for many years. This award is very well deserved.”
The National Association of Insurance Women (International) brings together both men and women throughout the United States to facilitate further education in all lines of insurance.
NAIW (International) membership is open to all of those in the insurance and risk management industries who strive for and practice professionalism.
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The “Centurion”, a new model estate home being built by Borelli Construction of Naples is well underway with a completion dated slated for August 2009. The home is located at 1240 Gordon River Trail in the Estuary enclave at the Grey Oaks community. Construction began August 2008.
Stofft Cooney is the architectural firm on the project.
The Centurion model is positioned for a commanding view of the number-eight hole of the Bob Cupp designed championship Estuary golf course, and a shimmering lake beyond.
The stately home will offer a substantial 7,418 square feet under air, and 10,165 total square feet; and six bedrooms including a private apartment that is complete with living room, morning kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and utility room.
Supplied with all the luxuries, the home is solid and well-built with such features as masonry block construction, including the second floor; Monier premium cement roof tile; roof that is engineered with hurricane clips and wind protection tie downs (up to 140 mph); pre-cast moulding on all sides.
For today’s “build green” construction techniques, the home has insulated Low E Argon Gas impact glass windows and doors by Marvin; High R value foam thermal insulation used on exterior walls and roof decks to provide a superior thermal envelope; high efficiency lighting system that extends the life of the lights and to run with more efficiency; two “tankless” water heating systems; high efficiency HVAC; and insulated soundproof interior/exterior walls. This home is awarded the Florida, Power and Light (FPL) “Energy Gold Star”, the highest rating given for efficiency.
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The Lutgert Companies today announced the opening of The Pub at The Mercato in Naples, Florida. The high-energy, authentic British pub is among the latest of several new restaurants, national retailers and specialty stores to open in the premier lifestyle center at the intersection of U.S. 41 North and Vanderbilt Beach Road.
Conceived by Cincinnati-based restaurateur Nick Sanders, The Pub can best be described as a “Gastropub”, the British term for a tavern that serves more than “pub grub.” The menu combines the finest aspects of traditional pub fare with more complicated dishes, including Seared Ahi Satay, London Broil, Signature Pub Burgers, hand-pressed Paninis and classic favorites such as Fish & Chips and Shepherd’s Pie. Each dish can be expertly paired with a wide assortment of domestic and international beers, wines and spirits.
The award-winning exterior of The Pub is modeled after the classic corner pubs of London, while the interior consists of traditional-yet-modern style furniture and accessories shipped over from Britain. The centerpiece is a stunning, handcrafted bar from which guests can sample a wide range of English, Scottish, and Irish draught, cask conditioned beers and domestics. “Optic Pourers”, inverted pouring systems that originated in Europe, take center stage behind the bar.
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