Posted by briank | Uncategorized | Posted on May 28th, 2010
Naples, FL – During the 60s, The Beatles revolutionized the music entertainment industry with their dynamic harmonies, romantic ballads, and timeless melodies. Recapture the sounds of Britain’s “Fab Four” with the Nowhere Band at Mercato’s First Fridays, June 4 from 6-9pm.
The Nowhere Band will perform Beatles classics on the main stage across from The Pub. The group also performs popular songs from the 60s to today.
Saxophonist, Boris Tsatskin, will be next to Swim ‘n Sport. Known as Boris and Sax, since moving to Florida in 1995 from the Ukraine, he performs for cultural, community and private functions all over the state of Florida. In addition to playing the saxophone, Boris also sings in more than five languages including Russian, Ukrainian and Italian.
Next to Whole Foods Market, Rasta-Roni brings the sounds of the islands to Mercato. Jamaican-born Sanjah Bailey has been performing since the young age of 10 and formed her first band at age 14, entertaining crowds throughout Jamaica. Lead vocalist and songwriter, Sanjah’s music is a blend of “conscious, lover’s rock and dance hall reggae”. Along with covers tunes from the superstars of Reggae including Lady Saw, Tanya Stevens, and Bob Marley, the duo will also play original songs and take requests from the audience. Bailey has been performing throughout Southwest Florida for over 14 years.
Mercato is the ultimate destination for shopping, dining and business. From the latest fashions to furniture for the home and a full service computer shop, Mercato has it in store. Stores include Bobby Chan, Books-A-Million, Byte Shop/Style, Coldwater Creek, Gigi’s Children’s Boutique, Pandora, Signatures, Simply Natural, Spectacles, Sportalm, Swim ‘n Sport, Sur La Table, and Z Gallerie. Restaurants also range the gamut and include AZN Cuizine, Bravo! Cucina Italiana, McCormick & Schmick’s, Piola, Stage 62 Deli, The Pub, Pure Urban Oasis, and Whole Foods Market. Silverspot Cinema presents the latest Hollywood films and independent shorts to its 11-screen theatre with comfortable leather seating and state-of-the-art sound. Blue Martini features over 25 superior martinis and a Tapas menu.
Located on 52-acres at the intersection of U.S. 41 North and Vanderbilt Beach Road, Mercato is a premier lifestyle community offering the finest in condominium living at The Strada at Mercato together with the best in shopping, dining and entertainment, all in one location. Summer operational hours are Monday – Saturday 10 – 7pm; Sunday Noon – 5pm. Free covered parking. 239.403.2204 for more information www.mercatonaples.com.
Posted by briank | Uncategorized | Posted on May 26th, 2010
On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar will close for the first time in its history to undergo a top-to-bottom renovation of its 6,500 square feet of interior space. The restaurant opened in 1990 as the first business on Venetian Village’s south side. While Bayside has refurbished its interiors in the past, this is a significant renovation that will reconfigure its interiors and give the restaurant a clean, fresh design that is more contemporary.
Bayside will be closed as of Sunday, June 13th for the estimated nine-week renovation. According to Co-Owner Sukie Honeycutt, “Our goal is to update the restaurant’s interior to give it a clean, current look and to take maximum advantage of the panoramic views of Venetian Bay.”
The restaurant’s entry will be replaced with a glass storefront that affords grand water views upon diners’ entry as well as for passersby. The interior design of the downstairs bar is inspired by a seaside cottage. White bead board will be used against pale blue walls and will be offset by contrasting dark blue tongue-and-groove distressed wood. A crisp, airy look will extend to cottage furniture in the entry and dining room. A highlight of the new design is the cobalt blue Avonite bar top. Lit from beneath and with pendant lights hanging above, it will emanate a soft blue glow in the evenings. A significant layout change is the move of the piano from the entrance of the dining area to its own corner near the water, giving the piano bar a stage-like setting with dramatic views of Venetian Village’s signature architecture. The wall around the top of the stairs will be replaced with glass panels, creating more synergy between the upstairs and downstairs.
Bayside’s upstairs dining room will be gutted. Smaller columns will replace the current massive columns to take advantage of the ceiling height and to open up the panoramic views. Glass panels will unite the room’s separate dining areas to offer water views from anywhere in the room, and half-walls will be finished with iridescent tiles to enhance the glowing effect throughout the restaurant. Expansive glass doors will lead from the upstairs dining room to the Upper Deck Bar, affording an open-air ambience for indoor diners.
“Upon reopening, Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar will celebrate the beginning of its next 20 years as Naples’ leading waterfront restaurant,” said Ms. Honeycutt.
For more information call 239-262-5500 For general information on Bayside including current menus and directions, visit www.BaysideSeafoodGrillAndBar.com.
Posted by briank | Uncategorized | Posted on May 24th, 2010
Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc., REALTORS announced that The Grande Preserve at The Dunes is 80% percent sold.
Overlooking 100-acre preserve, Turkey Bay and beyond to the Gulf of Mexico, the towers of Grande Preserve; Grande Phoenician and Grande Geneva, offer an unmatched lifestyle with resort-caliber recreational facilities set in a private guard-gated enclave. The ultimate concierge center is available through the Grande Preserve at The Dunes. The community is situated north of Bluebill Avenue and west of Vanderbilt Drive.
Only seven developer residences remain at Grande Phoenician. With a total of 90 residences, the high-rise has 17 floors and six floor plans ranging from 2,747 square-feet under air to 2,893 square-feet under air. Priced from $875,000 floor plans offer three bedrooms and three full baths.
Grande Geneva has a total of 18 floors and 75 units. Twenty-seven developer residences are remaining. Floor plans that range from 2,798 square-feet of living area to 3,728 square feet of living area with three bedrooms and three full baths are priced from $875,000.
Residence features include ceilings over nine-feet in height, oversized screened balconies, high efficiency HVAC systems, GE Monogram Stainless Steel kitchen appliances package, gas cooktops and custom raised panel cabinetry with granite countertops. Private foyer elevator entry and two access controlled parking spaces per residence.
The lakefront Plantation Club is an inviting retreat designed to reflect the casual elegance of a Caribbean resort. A tennis center with pro-shop, six lighted tennis courts, fully equipped fitness center and spa services plus an enticing pool, gazebo-ensconced hot tub surrounded by a furnished plaza and sundeck, casually elegant dining and a social calendar chock full of special events are all part of this gracious lifestyle. Guest cottages are available for use by your family and friends staying overnight.
Fully staffed until just past sunset, the exclusive beachfront Floridian Club offers food, and beverage service at dining tables, poolside and beachside. Five bayside guest cottages will house guests in a first-class setting, and a beach shuttle service is available for members and guests.
Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc., REALTORS is the exclusive sales and marketing representative of The Grande Preserve at The Dunes. For more information, call 239-594-1700. The Sales Center is located at 280 Grande Way, just north of Bluebill Avenue and west of Vanderbilt Drive. Hours are Monday-Saturday 10am-5 pm, and Sunday 12-5pm. Visit www.premier-properties.com.
Signature Communities has created over 3,000 luxury residences and is one of the largest developers of multi-family neighborhoods in North Naples. Along with Moraya Bay and Grande Preserve at The Dunes, Signature has developed Regatta at Vanderbilt Beach.
Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc., REALTORS has full-service offices in the Village on Venetian Bay, and The Gallery Office in The Northern Trust Building in Park Shore; Broad Avenue South and 5th Avenue South in Old Naples; Vanderbilt Beach Road in North Naples; the Esplanade Shoppes on Marco Island; and The Promenade Shoppes in Bonita Springs. Premier Properties’ Commercial Division is located in Bonita Springs and in Naples. The Developer Services Division, and Rental Division are headquartered in the Quarles & Brady building in Naples. Premier Properties is the real estate division of The Lutgert Companies.
Posted by briank | Uncategorized | Posted on May 24th, 2010
If you are in the market to move up to a new, luxury high-rise home with top-quality construction, sensational views and a host of amenities, Tavira at Bonita Bay presents the pinnacle experience in luxury high-rise living.
Tavira, the sixth of eight planned luxury towers by The Lutgert Companies in Bonita Bay adjacent to Estero Bay Park, is a 26-story condominium with a total of 90 residences ranging from 3,517 to 4,146 square feet of air conditioned living space. Each residence has multidirectional views and comes complete with a screened terrace fitted with a summer kitchen equipped with an electric grill, sink and cabinetry, perfect for enjoying the fabulous Southwest Florida weather.
A full time manager is in residence at Tavira, who along with a team of professional staff, provide a resort-style form of property management. Residents enjoy a worry free lifestyle and added peace of mind backed by an experienced team who will manage the building to the highest standards, whether the homeowner is here or away.
Tavira residents enjoy a myriad of activities with something rewarding to do everyday, whether it’s a swim in the heated pool with lap lane, a quiet stroll through the community parks, or enjoying a relaxing card game with fellow homeowners.
The rooftop terrace is a great spot for Tavira homeowners to gather and celebrate with a toast at sunset. With sights of Estero Bay, Bonita Beach and the Gulf of Mexico, you’ll enjoy this sensational open air perch. Custom built-in seating areas, planters, a grill and wet bar area provide added accoutrements to commemorate the day’s end.
The expansive pool deck has an infinity-edge heated pool, individual cabanas, spa, two gas grills, and large covered pool cabana with wet bar, seating and a see-through fireplace. Wi-Fi allows residents to relax poolside and connect on the World Wide Web. Indoors, there is an attractively appointed clubroom with bar and catering kitchen, a media room with tiered theater-style seating, card room, game room and health club with fitness center and steam rooms and a massage room.
Enjoy more invigorating activities? Bonita Bay Club has two clubhouses, an 18-court tennis and swim facility, a fitness center and 90 holes of championship golf, including three Arthur Hills-designed courses within the community and two Tom Fazio courses, which provide a pure golf experience nearby. The Marina Club, which provides direct access to the Gulf via Imperial River and Estero Bay, has a full-service marina with boat storage, waterfront dining and social, educational and travel activities.
More than 1,400 acres of Bonita Bay is devoted to open space, including lakes, nature-preserve areas and a 12-mile network of biking and walking paths. Three waterfront recreational areas are within the community and a private beach park is located on the Gulf of Mexico.
Residences are priced from $1,535,000 with limited developer incentives making Tavira one of the very best luxury values in all of Southwest Florida. Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc., REALTORS is the exclusive sales and marketing representative of the High-rises at Bonita Bay. The sales center is located at the entrance of the community on U.S. 41 in Bonita Springs. For information, contact the Bonita Bay Sales Center 239-495-1105.
Premier Properties of Southwest Florida Inc., REALTORS is the real estate division of The Lutgert Companies. Premier has offices strategically located in The Village on Venetian Bay and the Northern Trust Building in Park Shore; in Old Naples on Broad Avenue and 5th Avenue South; in North Naples in Mercato and on Vanderbilt Beach Road across from the Ritz-Carlton; on Marco Island at The Esplanade Shoppes and in The Promenade at Bonita Bay. Premier’s Rental Division and Commercial Division are located in the Quarles & Brady Building on Panther Lane.
Since the mid-60s, The Lutgert Companies has earned a reputation for quality and excellence and continue to set the standard for the finest developments. The Lutgert portfolio of residential developments includes 17 luxury high-rise condominiums on Park Shore Beach, in Naples; a total of eight luxury high-rise condominiums at completion, in Bonita Bay; Linville Ridge, an exclusive mountaintop golf course community in North Carolina and a partnership in The Estuary at Grey Oaks, in Naples. The Company’s collection of commercial developments includes the award-winning Promenade At Bonita Bay, an upscale restaurant, retail and office center, and the award-winning Village on Venetian Bay.
In addition, the company’s signature commercial developments include grocery-anchored centers such as Neapolitan Way and Crossroads Market, and Class A office buildings such as the Northern Trust Building. The Lutgert Companies is also partnering with The Barron Collier Companies to develop Mercato, an upscale “main street” center located on a 53-acre site that both fronts and connects U.S. 41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road, in North Naples. The pedestrian-friendly center includes retail and office space along with restaurants, and a cinema. The Strada at Mercato is an enclave of 92 upscale condominium residences in two distinct buildings overlooking Strada Place.
Premier Properties is hosting an exclusive open house at all of the high-rises at Bonita Bay, on Sunday, May 16 from Noon to 5pm. Featured will be the six Bonita Bay high-rises created by The Lutgert Companies beginning with Vistas, Horizons, Estancia, Azure, Esperia South and the recently completed luxury tower, Tavira. Each building is distinct in its architecture and floor plans with multidirectional panoramas of Estero Bay, Bonita Beach and the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and the nature preserves, golf courses and open spaces of the 2,400-acre Bonita Bay community to the east.
Designers from Robb and Stucky, Gary David Designs, Antonacci Design Group and Collins and DuPont will be in attendance, at select Tavira model residences, to answer questions and discuss décor, techniques, design and furnishings. Maps will be provided to attendees at the entrance to Bonita Bay of the specific residences that will be open.
To close the event, guests will be treated to a tour of the Tavira rooftop amenity terrace with its exceptional views overlooking preserve, bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Light refreshments will be served. For a complete list of featured residences call the Bonita Bay Sales Center, 239-495-1105. Bonita Bay is located north of Bonita Beach Road and west of US 41 on Bonita Bay Boulevard in Bonita Springs. For additional information visit, www.BonitaBayHighRises.com
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Mercato’s newest restaurant, PURE Urban Oasis, has opened at Mercato. The 5,400 square foot restaurant will accommodate 185 in a combination of bar, booth and table seating, including al fresco seating on two patios. Pure is the brainchild of notable restaurateur, Peter Schmid of Peter’s La Cuisine fame, who brings his cutting edge style to the heart of Mercato.
Schmid envisioned creating a lifestyle brand of modern dining without excess. The upscale casual restaurant is planned to be a “feast for the senses”. The restaurant offers flexible ordering with “Pure Small Plates” on one section of the menu, which shows the number of pieces served so diners can order enough to share with the table or individual portions. “The menu was designed to offer rejuvenating and fulfilling dishes, purposely made “PURE” – containing only those ingredients that truly belong, “ says Schmid.
The mood at Pure transitions from a refreshing lunch to the cocktail hour to the dinner hour and into the late night with lighting and music that evolve like courses of a gourmet meal. The interiors are smartly styled using innovative lighting techniques and custom seating.
Pure cuisine incorporates world-wide influences and is reasonably priced with the majority of items priced from $6 to $20. Selections include a wide variety of small plates that combine familiar ingredients to create unique presentations. Also available are more traditional main dishes such as grilled lamb chop lollipops, blackened snapper, teriyaki sea bass, and peppercorn beef filet served with cabernet sauce. Pure’s signature Gruyere potatoes accompany these main dishes.
Pure is offering a summer lunch special, which features a ”triple play” of wonderful items at a great price. The entire menu, however, is available from open to close. Their selection of small plates and signature Rice Toppers provide a unique opportunity to experience a wide variety of flavors and textures that can be enjoyed as appetizers, a late night bite or a combination that can be shared with friends and family.
For sweet endings or a wonderful way to start your evening, Pure offers a variety of sweet desserts as well as hand-crafted dessert martinis with such decadent ingredients as double espresso vodka, Dutch chocolate vodka, and white chocolate liqueur. What could be more signature Florida than Key Lime Pie? Check out Pure’s Key Lime Pie-tini mixed with vanilla vodka, fresh lime juice, fresh pineapple juice, whipped cream, and a graham-cracker rim, served with lime gelato for a cool dessert twist.
For a refreshing alternative to homogeneous dining, it’s as “Pure” as it gets.
Located on 52-acres at the intersection of U.S. 41 North and Vanderbilt Beach Road, Mercato is a premier lifestyle community offering the finest in condominium living at The Strada at Mercato together with the best in shopping, dining and entertainment, all in one location.
For leasing information, contact Dougall McCorkle, Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate for The Mercato at 239-261-6100 or e-mail Dougall@Lutgert.com.
Betty Curry, Operations Manager for Lutgert Insurance, was elected as president of the Insurance Professionals of Collier County for the 2010-2011 term starting July 1, 2010. Betty has been with Lutgert Insurance since 1993 and involved in the Insurance Professionals of Collier County for nearly 20 years.
Prior to becoming the agency’s Operations Manager in 2002, Curry worked in Personal and Commercial lines, managed the Personal Lines Division and the Claims Department, served as Special Projects Coordinator and worked as Office Manager. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in French from the State University of New York and is a charter member and past president of the Insurance Women of Collier County.
Since October 2000, Lutgert Insurance has been a division of The Lutgert Companies, a privately held real estate development company with additional holdings in Premier Properties of Southwest Florida Inc., REALTORSÒ, LLC, Lutgert Title, LLC and Premier e-commerce. http://www.lutgertinsurance.com/.
The streets of Mercato are alive with the sound of music! The date is Friday, May 7 from 6-9pm at Friday Fridays, the monthly street party at Mercato.
Enjoy a fun-filled evening for the whole family with live entertainment, and food and drink specials by Mercato merchants.
On the main stage, across from The Pub, popular group Little Eddie and the Fat Fingers make a return engagement. The band will perform cover tunes from 50s Rock and Roll and Chicago Blues. Highly skilled and schooled musicians in the blues/rock genre, the band has diverse musical influences from blues, jazz and rock. Their repertoire includes songs by such artists as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, Willie Dixon, Robert Johnson, Charlie Christian, and others. The four piece group consists of Ryan Bladen, vocals and guitar; Peter Orifice, piano; Eric Jeffcoat, bass; and Andrew Galler, drums.
Entertainer Bill Jollie infuses his charming wit with exceptional song and music. The Rhode Island native has been entertaining as a musician/impersonator for over 35 years. His impressive resume includes performing at George and Barbara Bush’s Christmas party. This is Jollie’s 11th season in Naples. He will set up by Swim n’ Sport.
Mercato is the ultimate destination for shopping, dining and business. From the latest fashions to furniture for the home and a full service computer shop, Mercato has it in store. Stores include Bobby Chan, Books-A-Million, Byte Shop/Style, Coldwater Creek, Gigi’s Children’s Boutique, Pandora, Signatures, Simply Natural, Spectacles, Sportalm, Swim n’Sport, Sur La Table, and Z Gallerie. Restaurants also range the gamut and include AZN Cuizine, Bravo! Cucina Italiana, McCormick & Schmick’s, Piola, Stage 62 Deli, The Pub, and Whole Foods Market. Silverspot Cinema brings the latest Hollywood films and independent shorts to its 11-screen theatre with leather seating and state-of-the-art sound. Blue Martini features over 25 superior martinis and a Tapas menu.
Located on 52-acres at the intersection of U.S. 41 North and Vanderbilt Beach Road, Mercato is a premier lifestyle community offering the finest in condominium living at The Strada at Mercato together with the best in shopping, dining and entertainment, all in one location. Free covered parking. 239.403.2204 for more information. www.mercatonaples.com.
