Southwest Florida Magazine: Naples Winter Wine Fest by Luxury Chamber Media Group

WINTER 2023

VOL. 5 NO. 5

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S2W Media Appoints Megan "Mac" Cotanch as New Chief Revenue Officer Company greets increased market demand with new leadership in the rapidly evolving sales ecosystem.

S2W Media, a global frontrunner in digital demand generation for B2B sales teams, today proudly announces the appointment of Megan "Mac" Cotanch as its new Chief Revenue Officer. With an impressive 15+ years of experience exceeding sales and adoption targets with global B2B marketing and media leaders such as Madison Logic and Cision, Cotanch will flex her sales and team-building expertise to drive S2W Media's go-to-market plans in the new B2B buyer landscape.

Lennar's luxurious Talis Park Fairgroves down to final homes for sale in Naples Talis Park Fairgroves, Lennar's luxury golf club community in Naples, FL, is down to its final homes still available for sale. Offering a selection of low-maintenance coach homes, Talis Park Fairgroves is designed with active adults and seasonal residents in mind. Home buyers are encouraged to act quickly to reserve their new home at this desirable community. "This is an opportunity for home buyers seeking a level-up lifestyle to purchase one of these final homes," said Michelle Tucker, Vice President of Sales and Marketing Operations for Lennar SW Florida. "Talis Park Fairgroves is highly sought after, offering world-class amenities and beautiful multi-family homes." Homes within Talis Park Fairgroves range from 1,710 to 2,376 square feet and offer three bedrooms, two bathrooms and brim with highend details throughout.

Homes within Talis Park Fairgroves in Naples, FL, range from 1,710 to 2,376 square feet and offer three bedrooms, two bathrooms and brim with high-end details throughout. Pricing starts from $1.1 million.

The Caviano floorplan offers a spacious lanai, while the Monaco floorplan features the convenience and luxury of a private elevator. Residents enjoy all the benefits of the tropical and coastal lifestyle offered by the vibrant seaside city of Naples. Major retailers such as Third Street and 5th Avenue South are close by, along with Vanderbilt Beach with its white sand beaches and walkable pier. Homeowners are just minutes from the interstate, bringing additional Southwest Florida beaches and an assortment of shopping centers, upscale restaurants and recreational venues within close reach. Talis Park Fairgroves is located at 16665 Toscana Circle, Naples FL 34110. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Lennar at 1-833-538-1354 or Patti Garrett at 813-732-8033. For more information on Lennar, visit lennar.com/naples

About Lennar Corporation Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation's leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers of Lennar's homes and, through LMF Commercial, originates mortgage loans secured primarily by commercial real estate properties throughout the United States. Lennar's Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. LENX drives Lennar's technology, innovation and strategic investments. For more information about Lennar, please visit lennar.com

2024 Naples Winter Wine Festival Reveals More Once-in-a-Lifetime Add a heading Wine and Travel Experiences for its 24th Annual Live Auction

Among the latest offerings are an incredible Mediterranean voyage aboard one of the world’s finest superyachts; a fully restored 1966 Ford Bronco with 39 Large Format bottles of wine from each of the Festival’s participating vintners; and a seven-night wine exploration in Italy including private tours at various Antinori Estates with a selection of rare collectible wines Imagine an arts and music experience with renowned art director and vintner Suzanne Deal Booth in Texas and California, including VIP access to Austin City Limits; an enchanting London getaway with an elegant club dinner and private viewing of the Graff High Jewelry Collection; or making your own barrel of Pinot Noir with Mauritson Wines in California and then skiing in Vail, Colorado. These incredible wine and travel experiences are among the latest batch of auction lots to be revealed for the 2024 Naples Winter Wine Festival. With the theme “Generosity in Full Bloom,” the Naples Winter Wine Festival returns to The Ritz Carlton Naples, Tiburón on January 26-28, 2024, showcasing the finest wines, exquisite cuisine and impressive auction lots, all to benefit atrisk and underprivileged children in Collier County. Renowned vintners, chefs and sommeliers hailing from multiple countries will set the stage for a weekend of unique, one-of-a-kind wine, travel and culinary experiences. “We are incredibly excited about the luxurious auction lots that our team has curated for the 2024 Naples Winter Wine Festival,” said Bill Beynon, 2024 Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction Lot Committee Member. “We anticipate these once-in-a-lifetime experiences will attract significant bidder interest so that we can continue to support underprivileged children in our community.” Auction lot highlights include: • “Drive a Piece of History and Collect Liquid Legends”: One lucky bidder will drive off with a 1966 vintage Ford Bronco completely rebuilt by Revved Up Motor Company, including a complete nut and bolt restoration in addition to a new steel body painted in a custom pink color and custom hand stitched white leather interior with matching pink stitching. Other features include a 5.0-liter gen 3 Coyote engine with 460hp and 420ft-lbs of torque, electronic transfer case, custom exhaust system, 4 link suspension, 1.5-inch lift kit, Hydroboost 4-wheel disc brakes and vintage air-conditioning system. The winner also will take home a collection of 39 Large Format bottles from each of the 2024 NWWF’s participating vintners. • “At the Intersection of Wine, Art and Music”: Two couples will enjoy a six-night arts and music experience with renowned art director and vintner Suzanne Deal Booth in Texas and California with VIP access to Austin City Limits in October 2024. The couples will begin their journey in Rutherford, California where they will enjoy two nights’ accommodations at the Four Seasons Napa Valley with a wine paired dinner at Bella Oaks with Suzanne. They also will experience a private estate art tour and wine tasting at Bella Oaks; a biodynamic exploration with biodynamic consultant Marla Bird at Bella Oaks; and a bike ride through the vineyards followed by breakfast at the Oakville Grocery or Inglenook. • “Illuminating London with the Brilliance of Diamonds”: Two couples will travel Roundtrip Business Class Airfare from any major city in the United States to London, England for a three-night enchanting getaway with Graff Diamonds. The trip includes three nights’ accommodations in Terrace Junior Suites at Claridge’s; dinner at the elegant private club Annabel’s; and a private viewing of Graff High Jewelry Collection at the Graff boutique on New Bond Street. • “Meet Me in Music City”: Three couples will travel Roundtrip, Private Air on a Bombardier Challenger 3500 from Naples, Florida to Nashville, Tennessee for a three-night custom tailored Music City experience with Valerie Boyd and Jeff Gargiulo, proprietors of Gargiulo Vineyards. The experience will begin with a pre-planning dinner hosted by the couple in their home in Naples. When guests arrive in Nashville, they will enjoy three nights’ accommodations at the Five-star The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, and musical performances with VIP access, including venues such as The Bluebird Cafe, Grand Ole Opry House, Ryman Auditorium and 3rd and Lindsley. About Naples Winter Wine Festival The Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), one of the world's most prestigious charity wine auctions, offers a weekend of unforgettable memories. Guests enjoy world-class food and wine during intimate dinners in elegant, private homes and other landmark settings throughout Naples and are invited to bid on once-in-a-lifetime travel and wine experiences during an electrifying live auction. Since its inaugural event in 2001, the NWWF has raised approximately $269 million, making a profound difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of children in Collier County.

JBM® Exclusively Lists The Robert Apartments in Fort Myers JBM® Institutional Multifamily Advisors has exclusively listed The Robert – a Class A+, 2022-built, garden-style multifamily community in Fort Myers, Florida. This 324-unit property is comprised of one, two, and three-bedroom floorplans averaging 949 square feet. There are twelve, three-story residential buildings (four of which are elevator serviced) and one, single-story clubhouse located on 16.44 acres +/-.

The Robert offers a wide variety of community amenities including a zero-entry, resort-style pool, large paver sundeck, poolside grilling stations, 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center, valet trash, resident clubhouse with lounge areas, arcade room, coffee bar/beverage station, and large, fenced-in dog park. The Property also offers 88 attached garages available for rent.

Units feature ultra-modern, open-concept floorplans. Each is fully equipped with chef-inspired kitchens with granite countertops, kitchen islands with breakfast bar & USB ports, flat-panel, white cabinets with brushed nickel hardware, subway tile backsplash, single basin undermount stainless steel sink with pulldown gooseneck faucet, and designer pendant lighting. Luxury, faux wood plank flooring runs throughout the common areas and bathrooms. Each unit has an in-suite washer and dryer, walk-in closet, and 9′ ceilings. There are also 4 elevator-serviced residential buildings and solariums available in select floorplans.

Fort Myers ranks #1 for fastest growing cities in the U.S.A. for 2023 (Quicken Loans) and the #3 safest place to live (U.S. News & World Report). The Property has excellent connectivity as it is located along Veronica S Shoemaker Boulevard which intersects Winkler Avenue and Colonial Boulevard. It is just over 2 miles to Interstate 75. Some notable location highlights include Downtown Fort Myers (less than 2 miles), Publix Super Market & Topgolf (each less than 2 miles), the Edison Mall (less than 3 miles), the Southwest Florida International Airport (less than 8 miles), and many more

JBM® Exclusively Lists Four Multifamily Properties Across Florida For $195MM+ JBM® Institutional Multifamily Advisors is pleased to announce the exclusive listings of four Class A & B multifamily communities across Florida. The total value of the four Properties exceeds $195 million. Coral Pointe at The Forum is a Class A, 252-unit community built in 2017 with an average unit size of 908 square feet. It is comprised of 10, 3-story buildings with 1, single-story clubhouse. Notable amenities include a resort-style pool, 24-hour fitness center, 2 fenced in pet parks, pet wash station, car care center, and more. Their unit mix is made up of 1, 2, and 3-bedrooms with high-end unit features and chef-inspired kitchens. Located in the desirable Forum area of Fort Myers, the Property has excellent connectivity proximate to Interstate 75, Colonial Boulevard, U.S. Highway 41/Cleveland Avenue, Daniels Parkway and State Road 82 providing convenient access to all points of the broader Fort Myers MSA.

states at Lake Cecile is a 72-unit townhome community completed in 2014 with proven value-add potential. The massive three and four-bedroom, two-story floorplans have an average unit size of 1,610 square feet, the largest among its rent comps. The Property is within close proximity to all of the major Disney Parks, world-renowned shopping destinations and major employment drivers. The Marquis of Tampa is a 357-unit, townhome-style product with "SFR-like" features including direct access garages. Completed in 1998, Marquis boasts a full amenity package such as two resort-style pools and hot tubs, a recently renovated clubhouse with a state-of-the-art fitness center, business center, theater room, and more. Marquis has tremendous value-add potential with 68% of the classic units remaining. It has a diverse unit mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom units averaging 1,199 square feet. The Enclave at Richmond Place is a 3-story, 54-unit, former condominium complex built in 2000 located adjacent to The Marquis of Tampa. The unit mix at the Property is made up of one, two, and three-bedroom units with an average square footage of 1,023. About JBM® JBM® is the #1 ranked boutique brokerage firm in the U.S.A. despite only transacting in Florida. Green Street's 2023 mid-year broker rankings ranks JBM® #1 highest average sold price per unit throughout the entire U.S.A. and #1 highest average sales price per transaction in Florida at nearly $97 million. JBM® has a lifetime transactions volume over $18.9 billion and 168,000 units.

The revitalized outdoor experience joins the completed transformation of The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Spa, which made its debut in January 2022. The 51,000 square-foot luxury spa provides a sense of place, with light coastal hues reflective of the seaside destination throughout. The serene and welcoming palette complements the renowned treatments and therapies that utilize local herbs and botanicals for an immersive and invigorating experience. The luxury spa will welcome guests and members again by early August. These new enhancements further The Ritz-Carlton, Naples' commitment to its guests and the future of the destination. The resort is now open and welcoming guests and visitors to create memories and traditions. For more information about The Ritz-Carlton, Naples or to make a reservation, please visit www.ritzcarlton.com/naples or call 239-598-3300.

ICONIC FLORIDA LUXURY RESORT REOPENS TO DEBUT STUNNING TRANSFORMATION The latest chapter of The Ritz-Carlton, Naples' storied history has arrived, as the luxury Florida resort is now open and welcoming its Ladies and Gentlemen, loyal guests, and the Naples community home once again. The legendary beachfront resort has unveiled a dramatic transformation including the addition of the new Vanderbilt Tower, which features an expansive new Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge and more than seventy club-level guestrooms, along with a new resort lobby, and three new dining experiences. The transformed resort also presents new outdoor spaces including new pools, bungalows, and cabanas along with extensive redesigns to all 474 guest rooms and suites. "We are proud to welcome our Ladies and Gentlemen, loyal guests, and new visitors, as well as the incredibly supportive local community to The Ritz-Carlton, Naples once more," said Ritz-Carlton Area General Manager, Mark Ferland. "It is an honor to bring this incredible transformation to life at our iconic resort. The stunning redesign coupled with new experiences invites guests to celebrate their memories and create new traditions." Drawing inspiration from the historic glamor of travel and the destination's unique coastal elegance, Architect Cooper Carry and Parker Torres Design collaborated to create interiors that honor the resort's heritage and traditions. Paying homage to the classic elements of the Gulf Coast with a nod to the destination's history, new accents create a timeless luxury experience for guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples. WELCOME HOME TO THE RITZ-CARLTON, NAPLES Excitement builds as guests make their way onto a new front drive and The Ritz-Carlton, Naples comes into view. Guests immediately experience the elevated ambiance of the redesigned resort upon entering. The stylish and highly appointed atmosphere evokes a sense of appreciation for the rich history within this pristine haven and curiosity of the new resort about to be explored. A nod to its role as the social epicenter of Naples, the new Lobby Bar pays homage to decades of celebrations with a signature champagne menu. The sophisticated space features elegantly modern lounge seating and a striking sculptural light installation with crystal pendants floating high above the marble-topped bar, capturing attention and admiration as soon as guests walk through the doors. This arrival experience sets the state for a great Luxury Chamber of Commerce event!