The Lutgert Companies is hosting a special Open House of The Strada residences at Mercato, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and from noon until 5:00 p.m. Sunday in conjunction with the Fourth of July weekend.
Several new designer furnished residences at The Strada at Mercato, in Naples, will be unveiled at this special weekend Open House. Up to $100,000s in exclusive buyer incentives are offered during the weekend celebration.
Modeled after the European approach to living with residential over retail, the upscale enclave of The Strada includes 92 residences in two distinctive buildings overlooking Strada Place, the main street of Mercato.
Select Strada residences come beautifully furnished in a range of designer motifs to make the move-in transition effortless. One, two or three bedroom-plans in an assortment of square footage floor plans, furnishings and decor providing a range of attractive styles will be available for viewing.
Guests will also be able to tour the extraordinary rooftop amenity level, exclusively for the use of Strada residents and their guests. A 52-foot heated pool with waterfall, gas grills, fire pit, spa, lounge chairs, and grassy area for pets are outdoors on the plaza. Inside, there is a separate fitness center with the latest in technical work out systems, and a clubhouse, complete with catering kitchen, showers, flat screen TVs, game room and comfortable sofas and chairs.
Two parking spaces per residence in a controlled-access parking garage are included.
Residents have the convenience of a Whole Foods grocer; Silverspot, a state-of-the-art movie theatre; boutique and national shopping; cuisine from around the world; and essential business including bank and investment, eye care, salon, and others.
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is the exclusive sales and marketing representative for The Strada at Mercato and the real estate division of The Lutgert Companies, developers of The Strada. www.mercatoshops.com or 239.594.9400.
Joshua Bahoff bought a three- bedroom luxury condominium in Naples, Florida, in December for $235,000, about one-third of the price that the seller paid near the height of the U.S. housing boom.
“It was a great deal,” said Bahoff, 59, a Philadelphia dentist who plans to spend one week a month every winter in the 2,700-square-foot (250-square-meter) property in Fiddler’s Creek, a residential and golf development south of the city’s downtown historic district on the Gulf of Mexico. “We can’t see this market going down any lower.”
While much of Florida’s real estate market remains depressed by foreclosures, buyers seeking a second home in the state’s affluent vacation enclaves are “finally getting off the fence,” Karen Van Arsdale, an agent at Premier Sotheby’s International Realty in Naples, said in a telephone interview.
Sales in the Naples area last year rose 10 percent, the first annual increase in at least five years, while the median price for homes listed at $300,000 or more gained 4 percent to $544,000, according to data compiled by the Naples Area Board of Realtors. About half of the properties in the market are second homes, and discounts from 2006 peak prices average about 25 percent, said Brenda Fioretti, president of the group.
“Wealth determines housing, and the good places pick up first,” Karl Case, 64, a professor emeritus in economics at Wellesley College in Massachusetts who has been visiting Naples since a family vacation took him there when he was 13, said in a telephone interview. “For people with deep pockets, it’s generally a flight to quality.”
Atlantic Coast
Resort towns on Florida’s Atlantic coast are starting to follow the lead of Naples, said Patricia Fitzgerald, president of the Florida Realtors. Sales in Boca Raton, Jupiter and West Palm Beach rose 32 percent for existing houses and 40 percent for condos in February from a year earlier, according to the group.
Rising stock prices and the decision by President Barack Obama and Congress not to increase tax rates in 2011 contributed to the surge in deals, according to Van Arsdale. Record cold temperatures in parts of the Midwest and Northeast this winter “nudged people” to make real estate purchases they’d been putting off, she said.
Home values in South Florida markets may show a “surprise upward” trend while U.S. prices remain flat this year, according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist in Washington for the National Association of Realtors.
“Given that they are historical vacation destinations for the wealthy, and the stock market having risen so much, it’s possible that they get a nice snap back even though I’m calling for no change nationwide,” Yun said.
International Buyers
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, a benchmark for U.S. equities, has risen 91 percent since reaching a 12-year low in March 2009.
International buyers seeking to protect their wealth with U.S. hard assets may also buoy South Florida, according to a June 2010 report by the Chicago-based Realtors association. Florida properties accounted for 22 percent of all purchases made by buyers from outside the U.S. in the 12 months ended in April, the most of any state, according to the report.
The surge in Naples luxury prices contrasts with much of Florida’s housing market, where values are falling amid a glut of foreclosed properties. Loan servicers have been slow to resume home seizures as state attorneys general investigate mortgage-industry practices such as robo-signing, or using employees to sign affidavits and other documents, according to RealtyTrac Inc.
Foreclosure Ranking
Florida’s ranking of foreclosure filings per household fell to eighth among states last month from second in September, before the robo-signing controversy broke, the Irvine, California-based data seller said March 10. Florida ranked second in the number of filings sent to property owners with 18,760.
“The foreclosure market is completely dysfunctional,” said Michael Olenick, founder of LegalPrise Inc., a data seller based in Palm Beach that focuses on distressed properties. “People have given up finding a really cheap foreclosure.”
WCI Communities Inc., a Florida homebuilder that emerged from bankruptcy in September 2009, has “aggressively” reduced peak prices by as much as 40 percent at nine of its developments around the state, including three in Naples, Chief Executive Officer David Fry said in an interview.
The Bonita Springs-based builder, which cut its staff from 4,000 to 600, expects to sell 300 units this year and almost double that number in 2012, he said.
Land Prices
“The stock market has favorably affected confidence in recent months,” Fry said as he sat on the back patio of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Golf Resort in Naples, which WCI developed in 2002 as part of its Tiburon community. The hotel hosts the Naples Winter Wine Festival, a charity auction and social event that raised $12 million in January, 48 percent more than last year.
Land prices are rising as the real estate recovery takes hold, according to Steve Hagenbuckle, managing principal of real estate investment firm TerraCap Management Corp. in Cape Coral, Florida. Undeveloped land with zoning approvals in Estero, north of Naples, sold to a public builder he declined to name for $40,000 per quarter-acre lot. Eight months ago, Toll Brothers Inc. (TOL) bought similar land for $10,000, he said.
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty sold 41 Naples residences priced at $2 million or more this year through March 17, a gain of 14 percent over the same period in 2010, according to Lutgert Cos., a Naples property developer that owns the brokerage. There were 55 sales of homes priced between $1 million and $2 million, an increase of 17 percent, President Howard Gutman said in an e-mail.
Closing the Deal
“The buyers are value-conscious, but they’re making decisions,” said Van Arsdale, who brokered four transactions for a combined $27 million since Christmas. The properties sold for about 30 percent less than peak prices, she said.
Richard Azrael, 65, wanted to buy last year at WCI’s Marquesa subdivision next to the Ritz-Carlton until the company bankruptcy delayed his purchase. Last month, he closed on a three-bedroom, 3,000-square-foot condo and golf membership for $720,000, saving about $80,000 over the 2010 price, he said.
“We’ve been thinking of this for several years, and we felt that if we were going to do it, we should do it now,” said Azrael, a real estate developer from Columbia, Maryland. “We’ve been spending a lot of time in Florida on both coasts, and we happen to like the pace and environment in Naples.”
Interstate Access
Naples, with a bay like its namesake Italian city, was developed in the late 1880s by John S. Williams, a U.S. senator from Kentucky, and Walter Haldeman, publisher of the state’s Louisville Courier-Journal. They built homes, a pier and a 16- room hotel, according to the Naples Historical Society website.
The town, about 170 miles (270 kilometers) south of Tampa, remained “a small, lovely oasis along the Gulf of Mexico” until the 1950s, the website says.
After U.S. Interstate 75 was extended from Tampa to Naples and international service began at Southwest Florida Airport, Ritz-Carlton opened the first of its two hotels, a resort on Vanderbilt Beach near downtown, in 1985.
“That put Naples on the map,” Gutman said.
Midwest residents had always been the core vacation group, driving south on I-75, and now they were joined by air travelers and international visitors, Gutman said.
The office portion of the Mercato commercial development, a Lutgert joint venture with Barron Collier Cos. that opened in late 2008, is 83 percent leased with tenants including securities brokers Merrill Lynch & Co. and Wells Fargo Advisors, Gutman said.
Click here for more on Naples Housing Market. Via Bloomberg.com.
Naples, Florida (March 2011) Friends of Foster Children of Southwest Florida announced that the first Sip and Sample fundraising event held on February 23 at the Village on Venetian Bay was a vintage success. Nearly 200 patrons in attendance purchased $25 passports to sample wines and appetizers at the participating Village merchants.
The event raised $4,800 to benefit children in foster care in Southwest Florida according to Jennifer Weidenbruch, the Executive Director Friends of Foster Children SWFL. “We are very pleased with the response from the community to participate in this fund-raising effort,” said Ms Weidenbruch. “It was a great time for a great cause and The Village Merchants and The Lutgert Companies were wonderful. Children placed into Foster Care are primarily due to tragic circumstances such as losing their parents, abuse or neglect. Often, they have no other family members to care for them. Taken from your home is a traumatic experience for anyone, and especially for kids.”
The funds raised at the Sip and Sample event will provide clothing, tutoring, summer camp and after-school activities for local children in foster care.
Statistics from the Children’s Defense Fund and Department of Children and Families Data from district 8 Foster Care System (Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry & Glades Counties) are distressing with a child being abused or neglected every 4 minutes. 134,567 children are victims of abuse of neglect each year and 29,229 children are in foster care.
Licensed foster parents receive between $443 and $546 per month, depending on age, to help with room and board. Less than half of the children removed from their homes are in licensed care. Non-related unlicensed foster parents are eligible for only Medicaid for support.
FFC recognizes that these children deserve to have their childhood kept intact and provides them with opportunities to become successful and strong adults. FFC, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, focuses on filling in the gaps in the state system. FFC’s support ranges from tutoring or after-school programs to enrichment activities that nurture the child’s talents and passions.
Get into the swing of the New Year at Mercato First Fridays on January 7 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. with live entertainment, wine tasting, and more.
Taking the main stage across from The Pub Naples is “Certified”, a four-piece band with high energy and attitude performing musical genres including rock, dance and blues.
The “Stacey Allison Duo” is a popular Southwest Florida husband and wife couple performing a wide range of music next to Swim ‘n Sport. Stacey, a singer/songwriter, ignites the crowd with her vivacious personality and amazing voice. A professional performer for nearly 20 years, Stacey has entertained audiences in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Bermuda and others. She has been a lead vocalist for well-known groups such as The Untouchables, Powerhaus, PM, TKO and has performed with legends including Donna Summer, The Eagles, The Association, and Three Dog Night.
Enjoy live music and sample up to 25 different wines for a $10 donation at Whole Foods from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. From 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (C’mon) explores the world around us through hands-on activities. Get a sneak peek at some of the exciting exhibits when they open in 2011.
The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples is committed to nurture bonds among families and all generations celebrating the natural curiosity of children. As Southwest Florida’s first learning environment dedicated to child’s play, the museum will offer an educationally dynamic space with thirteen exhibits that encourage exploration and discovery. Play is essential to the development as it contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well being of children and youth.
For unique shopping all year long, browse the exceptional collection of shops and restaurants. From the latest fashions to furniture for the home and a full service computer shop, Mercato has it all in store! Merchants include Bobby Chan, Books-A-Million, Burn, Byte Shop/Style, Charming Charlie, Coldwater Creek, Gigi’s Children’s Boutique, Jos. A. Banks, Pandora, Signatures, Simply Natural, Spectacles, Sportalm, Stilista, Swim ‘n Sport, Sur La Table, Vogue Couture, and Z Gallerie. Diverse dining includes AZN Cuizine, Bravo! Cucina Italiana, McCormick & Schmick’s, Piola, Pure Urban Oasis, Stage 62 Deli, The Pub Naples, Whole Foods Market and Yogurbella. 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.
The Lutgert Companies is a partner with The Barron Collier Companies in the commercial development of Mercato, and The Estuary at Grey Oaks in Naples. The company’s portfolio of residential developments includes 17 luxury high-rise condominiums on Park Shore Beach in Naples; luxury high-rise condominiums in Bonita Bay; Linville Ridge, an exclusive mountaintop golf course community in North Carolina and The Strada at Mercato. Models are open daily at The Strada. Free covered parking. For more information, 239.403.2204 or mercatoshops.com. Find us on Facebook; follow us on Twitter.
The Friends of Foster Children (FCC) of Southwest Florida are teaming with M Waterfront Grille at the Village on Venetian Bay to benefit foster care children. On Saturdays, January 8, 15, 22 and 29, proceeds from delicious flatbreads that are sold will benefit the Friends of Foster Children.
The kids are joining in to show their culinary skills and will be preparing flatbreads outside on the veranda. Chefs will also be preparing the breads inside. Jackie Sereno, wife of Chris Sereno, co-owner of M Waterfront Grille, is a board member for The Friends of Foster Children and the inspiration behind this fund-raiser.
“I was so inspired when I met the foster children and learned that there are 500 children in the foster care system in Collier County,” said Mrs. Sereno. “We hope to have a fun event, which will raise awareness of this great need in our community and some much needed revenues.”
The state only provides the very basic of necessities, such as room and board for children. Friends of Foster Children provide what the state does not, including enrichment activities (football, gymnastics and music lesson fees), clothing, birthday gifts and tutoring.
The average length of stay in foster care is 33 months and 18% of the children are in care for five years or longer. The FCC believes education is the key to breaking the cycle of abuse and poverty in families and has implemented The Education Train tutoring program to address the individual academic needs of children in the foster care system. Many of these children are falling behind in school. These academic delays are often a result of the trauma of abuse and/or neglect, frequent placement changes, and switching schools often causing turmoil and stress. Highly trained tutors work one-on-one with the student. Tutoring is conducted at the student’s home, with a caregiver present, or in another public facility where adults are present.
The Foster Care Council is in need of volunteers that are interested in the Children’s Needs Committee, fundraising, grant writing and/or serving on the Board of Directors.
Please, call the Foster Care Council with any questions at (239) 262-1808 and
visit www.fostercarecouncil.org.
Rounding out Mercato’s December events is the Holiday Stroll on the 18th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A festive snow show, photos with Santa, face painting and more will be enjoyed by all. The Shy Wolf Sanctuary will be on site; for a nominal donation, have your photo taken with one of the wolves. Enjoy live musical entertainment by the band, “Mark Vee” and duo, “Jack Pot”.
Guitarist, Marc Vee, formed the band in 2000. Mark, a versatile musician, plays styles encompassing jazz, pop, funk, blue and rock and roll. Band members include lead vocals, Carolyn Bronson; bass and vocals, Stew Melcher; drums and vocals, Mark Siracusa, and keyboard player, Matt Baxley. Mark Vee has played professionally since the age of 14, and studied music at the University of Miami.
Jack Pot is a duo, formed in the 90s, performing extensively from Michigan to Florida. C. Sharp is the spokesperson, lead singer and percussionist, and Zip Schneider plays the keyboards and vocals. Schneider uses his experience in programming to make the duo sound like a full-size band.
Making a repeat performance, Dance City Productions will present three performances under the direction of owner and head instructor, Erika Dinesen. A talented group of dance students, from age three to adult, will perform a mixed repertoire including “Kinder” hip-hop, jazz, Zumba, tumbling, ballet and tap. A drawing will be held for a chance to win a stay at the studio’s summer performing arts camp.
For all your holiday shopping, browse the exceptional combination of shops and restaurants. Gift cards make a great stocking stuffer, so check out all the quality merchandise at Mercato shops and fine dining experiences. From the latest fashions to furniture for the home and a full service computer shop, Mercato has it all in store! Merchants include Bobby Chan, Books-A-Million, Burn, Byte Shop/Style, Charming Charlie, Coldwater Creek, Gigi’s Children’s Boutique, Jos. A. Banks, Pandora, Signatures, Simply Natural, Spectacles, Sportalm, Stilista, Swim ‘n Sport, Sur La Table, Vogue Couture, and Z Gallerie. Diverse dining includes AZN Cuizine, Bravo! Cucina Italiana, McCormick & Schmick’s, Piola, Pure Urban Oasis, Stage 62 Deli, The Pub, Whole Foods Market and Yogurbella. 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.
The Lutgert Companies is a partner with The Barron Collier Companies in the commercial development of Mercato, and The Estuary at Grey Oaks in Naples. The company’s portfolio of residential developments includes 17 luxury high-rise condominiums on Park Shore Beach in Naples; luxury high-rise condominiums in Bonita Bay; Linville Ridge, an exclusive mountaintop golf course community in North Carolina and The Strada at Mercato. Models are open daily at The Strada. Free covered parking. For more information, 239.403.2204 or mercatoshops.com. Find us on Facebook; follow us on Twitter.
The Holiday Stroll and Fashion Show on Saturday, December 11 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. bodes an evening of high fashion, glittering snow, pictures with Santa, strolling carolers and magician, and dance.
Melody makers for the evening include Kenny Grubbs, classic and modern rock tunes, and one of Southwest Florida’s finest DJs, Chris Ceron, who brings all genres of music from formal and elegant to casual and upbeat party style.
Dance City Productions will delight audience of all ages with a talented group of dance students performing styles including “Kinder” hip-hop, jazz, Zumba, ballet and tap. Owner and head instructor, Erika Dinesen has owned and operated the studio since 2000 and now instructs 200 students. “We offer recreational dance, just for fun and exercise, and also competitive dance. Our students range in age from three to adult,” said Ms. Dinesen. “We also offer gymnastics and recently added Karate to our program.”
Ms. Dinesen, a Naples native and a graduate of Gulf Coast High School, has been a professional dancer for 13 years, performing and teaching around the world. She began her career in dance with Carnival Cruise Lines. A drawing will be held for a chance to win a stay at the studio’s summer performing arts camp.
Starting at 5:00 pm, high fashions hit the Mercato runway with outfits provided by GiGi’s Children’s Boutique, Bobby Chan, Signatures, Sportalm, Simply Natural, Swim ‘n Sport and Vogue Couture. The first sixty people will receive a fabulous “goody bag” courtesy of participating Mercato retailers.
Every Friday and Saturday evening, until Christmas Eve, from 7 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. Mercato turns into a wintry wonderland with a dazzling snow show at the tree in front of BRAVO!
For all your holiday shopping, browse the exceptional combination of shops and restaurants. Gift cards make a great stocking stuffer, so check out all the quality merchandise at Mercato shops and fine dining experiences. From the latest fashions to furniture for the home and a full service computer shop, Mercato has it all in store! Merchants include Bobby Chan, Books-A-Million, Burn, Byte Shop/Style, Charming Charlie, Coldwater Creek, Gigi’s Children’s Boutique, Jos. A. Banks, Pandora, Signatures, Simply Natural, Spectacles, Sportalm, Stilista, Swim ‘n Sport, Sur La Table, Vogue Couture, and Z Gallerie. Diverse dining includes AZN Cuizine, Bravo! Cucina Italiana, McCormick & Schmick’s, Piola, Pure Urban Oasis, Stage 62 Deli, The Pub, Whole Foods Market and Yogurbella. 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.
The Lutgert Companies is a partner with The Barron Collier Companies in the commercial development of Mercato, and The Estuary at Grey Oaks in Naples. The company’s portfolio of residential developments includes 17 luxury high-rise condominiums on Park Shore Beach in Naples; luxury high-rise condominiums in Bonita Bay; Linville Ridge, an exclusive mountaintop golf course community in North Carolina and The Strada at Mercato. Models are open daily at The Strada. Free covered parking. For more information, 239.403.2204 or mercatoshops.com. Find us on Facebook; follow us on Twitter.
Experience the spirit of the holidays at the Village on Venetian Bay for the annual holiday event, Grand Illuminations, on Thursday, December 2 from 6-9pm.
Join us for a joyous evening with tree lighting, Victorian carolers, holiday music, caricaturists, face painting and complimentary photos taken with jolly Santa.
Live musical entertainment for the event includes, Greg and Claudia, a pop and dance duo, and multifaceted Stacey Knights.
With over a decade of performances, Greg and Claudia are one of the most popular ensembles in Southwest Florida. The group’s collection of songs including top hits from musical genres of jazz, pop, country, rock, salsa and swing will get the crowd on its feet.
Stacey Knights has delighted audiences around Southwest Florida as a vocalist, songwriter, saxophonist and flutist. Ms. Knights has produced three CDs, mostly comprised of original music, and was named the 2006 best emerging artist by American Idol Magazine. The pop/jazz musician says her musical influences include Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, David Sanborn, Don Henley, Carole King and James Taylor.
As it is the season of giving, please help the less fortunate children of Immokalee by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to benefit The Guadalupe Center of Immokalee Holiday Gift Shop.
The Holiday Gift Shop strives to give families a happy Christmas for children, complete with gifts, as many of the families in Immokalee do not have the financial means to purchase items for their children or family members. To help put a smile on those little faces during the Christmas holiday, toys will be collected and delivered to the gift shop. Volunteers at the shop will assist parents select gifts for their children. Volunteers wrap and tag gifts for parents to present to children.
The beautiful waterfront setting, colorful Mediterranean architecture, art sculptures, boutique shops and established restaurants, make the Village on Venetian Bay one of the most notable landmarks and attractions in Naples for more than twenty years. Discover apparel for the whole family from name brand merchandise to sophisticated private label collections. There are art galleries, gifts for the home, exquisite timepieces, and dazzling jewelry to define your style. Need a bite to eat? The Village has a range of restaurants with indoor and outdoor waterfront settings that range from fine dining to casual Pub-grub—the perfect way to satisfy your appetite and take in the sights over Venetian Bay.
Follow us on Facebook; find us on Twitter. Call 239.403.2204 or visit venetianvillage.com for additional information and a complete listing of shops and restaurants. Created by The Lutgert Companies, The Village is located at 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., just off Park Shore Drive. Parking is free, or take the Naples Trolley, which makes stops at the Village. For a trolley schedule: naplestrolleytours.com.
Longtime Naples residents Frank and Laura Rubinelli have opened Stilista, an upscale beauty salon specializing in hair care, manicures, pedicures and facial waxing.
Laura Rubinelli, a professional stylist, stepped out of the business for a period to raise their young children. When she was ready to go back to work, she and husband Frank decided to set up their own salon, the first of its kind.
“Frank is a general contractor, so he helps from the building and layout aspect,” says Laura. “We both love Mercato, and feel this is the place to be. Our shop is intimate with six stations for hair styling, two nail techs stations and two for pedicures. We hand-selected the stylists for their expertise and clientele.”
The hair stylists work as independent contractors and are allowed to bring their client base from their previous work place.
“Top stylists develop a loyal following,” continues Laura. “So, we want those professionals here, bringing their clientele to our shop.”
Stilista carries the exclusive line of Kerastase and Unite, luxury hair products.
“Only upscale salons carry these beauty products,” said Laura. “We are very proud to be one of the few in the area to do so. Our shop is very chic with dark wood flooring and white comfortable chairs. We want to give our clients the best experience with top service and products in a pleasing environment.”
Stilista is located at 9128 Strada Place, Suite 10112. Call 239-431-5171 to make an appointment. The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday. For more information: 239.254.1702, mercatoshops.com, or e-mail us at stilistainc@comcast.net.
For Commercial leasing information, contact Dougall McCorkle, Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate for The Lutgert Companies; 239-261-6100 or e-mail Dougall@Lutgert.com.
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 together with the best in shopping, dining and entertainment, all in one location. Models are open daily at The Strada residences at Mercato, created by The Lutgert Companies.
The Rocky Patel Premium Cigar Company announced today the grand opening of Rocky Patel’s first cigar bar – Burn, an evolution in lounges. Several private events are currently scheduled, but the official Grand Opening of Burn for the public is Friday, November 19th.
“The concept of Burn has been in the works for several years,” said Rocky Patel, President and CEO of Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. “Featuring a design that draws on an exotic mix of Mediterranean, Asian and Cuban cultures, Burn is a sanctuary for those that enjoy fine cigars and premium spirits.”
Burn will feature the complete line of Rocky Patel cigars, set in a magnificent mixture of comfort and beauty. The Burn wine list is extensive, featuring wines from different regions around the world. The wine list is very “cigar-friendly,” showcasing wines that elegantly complement each cigar blend. Burn will also showcase a unique selection of single malt scotches, bourbons and other spirits.
“I wanted to make sure that when we were ready for the public to join us, the Burn experience was complete perfection. I have hand-selected every cigar, each bottle of wine, and even each piece of furniture, to create the perfect luxury-lounge experience,” added Mr. Patel. “What I’ve done with Burn is take all the things I really enjoy in a lounge environment, and created a place that reflects how I enjoy life. Burn is a sanctuary, with a level of detail never before seen in a lounge experience.” Designed to offer perfection in service, Burn by Rocky Patel is the perfect place to enjoy life’s pleasures.
Burn is located in Naples, Florida, in the Mercato at 9110 Strada Place. Burn will be open 7 days a week from 11:00AM to 2:00AM.
Located in Bonita Springs, Florida, the Rocky Patel Premium Cigar Company began producing high quality premium cigars in 1995, based on Rocky’s passion for cigars, and his desire to share his unique cigar blends with cigar connoisseurs around the world. Rocky is also very active in raising money for underprivileged children in Honduras, with his RP Foundation. Current Rocky Patel cigar brands include: Patel Bros, 1961, Decade, 15th Anniversary and the Vintage Series. For more information visit their Website at www.RockyPatel.com .
