Isleworth Living - Spring 2010

I S L E W O R T H SPRING 2010

LIVING

Isleworth: Celebrating 25 Years A Drive Down Memory Lane

Best Tavistock Cup Moments

A Man And His Car

Isleworth Residents Show Off Vintage Vehicles

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4 ISLEWORTH Anniversary celebrating 25 years

6 luxury listings

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As we approach Isleworth’s 25th anniversary, we’ll reflect on some of the important developments that shaped our community.

We are proud to present the second installment of this series, which recaps Isleworth’s most memorable events from 1986 through mid 1992.

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20 car feature

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22 kitchen trends for 2010

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17 fashion trends

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We are eagerly awaiting Tavistock Cup’s return to Isleworth this spring. But before we tee off, our members and residents weigh in on their favorite Tavistock Cup moments from the past.

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Our homes and prized possessions are the foundations of our connections and experiences. We’ll introduce you to VARDA, an online lifestyle and home management technology that enables you to protect the things you cherish most.

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While most can appreciate the magnificence of a vintage vehicle, only a rare few take up classic-car collecting. In this issue, three Isleworth residents reveal the time and commitment they’ve put into building their classic car collections.

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Enjoy!

Lisa Richards President, Isleworth Realty

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numbers ISLEWORTH REALTY lisa richards, president 407-876-0111

ISLEWORTH COUNTRY CLUB david kemp, general manager 407-876-5432

ISLEWORTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION trisha marinelli, manager 407-909-9940

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mary ann peeples, director 407-909-2067

staff Editor-In-Chief lisa richards

on the cover:

Tavistock Cup

By Craig Johnston

Editorial Staff and Design kimberly baker, sara cohen, krista zilizi, appleton creative

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Above: Isleworth front gate, 1986

Top: Dick and Mary Nunis at the 1st Annual Heart Throb Ball, 1992

Inset: Arnold Palmer, 1986

Bottom: Greenhouse, 1986

The early years

Isleworth: 1986 - 1992

Even in its infancy, Isleworth Golf & Country Club was

climate that made a lasting impression on Palmer as a

already making history. That’s what happens when the king

young adult also shaped his vision for Isleworth.

of golf sets his mind to building his dream golf community.

When Isleworth opened in 1986, it created an entirely new For Arnold Palmer, Isleworth was a dream 40 years in

standard for country club living, which became a capstone

the making. The rolling hills, freshwater lakes and warm

to the golfing legend’s career.

35 families who were part of Isleworth’s founding group of residents are still here today.

1986

1987

1988

Crofoot

Harding

Fortier

Silverton

Nunis

Jain

Khan

Magnuson

Behan

Frantel

Rizzieri

Rohe

Lewis

Adams

English

Reid

Jeffery

J. Williamson

McLane

Luka

Roland

LaVene

Johnston

Kay

Ellsworth

Earl

Gardiner

Hollabaugh

Roberts

Cervenka

Ruggieri

Brown

Pellegrini

Tito Warren

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Top: 2nd Annual Halloween Haunting, Linda

Inset: Joanne Cross, Arnold Palmer and Peter Cross at the First Annual Member Guest

Pellegrini and Joanna Silverton, 1991

Golf Tournament, 1989

Bottom: Nestle Bay Hill PGA Tournament, shuttle

Top: Annual Family Picnic, George and Jeanne Fortier and Dr. Bob Roberts, 1992

on pontoon boat for Isleworth members, 1990

Bottom: Camp Isleworth kids golfing, 1992

1986

1987

1990

1992

When Isleworth’s Arnold Palmer-

Isleworth celebrated the opening

Pontoon boats shuttled Isleworth

Isleworth hosted its first annual

designed championship golf

of its five-floor Mediterranean-

members to the Nestle Bay Hill

Heart Throb Ball, which centered

course opened, it became the

style clubhouse, featuring multiple

PGA Tournament for the first time.

on a “Famous Lovers” theme.

first inland course in Florida to

dining venues, a men’s grill room,

successfully grow and maintain

a large formal ballroom and full-

Isleworth organized its first annual

Isleworth’s youngest members

pure bent grass greens.

service locker rooms.

Halloween Haunting, one of the

took part in the first Camp

most popular family-friendly

Isleworth, offering swimming,

Spurred by Winnie Palmer’s

Isleworth saw its first villa sale and

community functions that still

creative arts, golf and tennis

passion for gardening, Isleworth

spec home sale for $418,000 and

continues today.

instruction through a summer day

built a community greenhouse to

$530,000.

camp program.

cultivate flowers and silk trees for its gardenlike grounds.

Isleworth welcomed its tennis center, featuring four Har-Tru clay courts and two Plexa Pavel hard courts.

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Above: Charles Howell III, Isleworth resident and a member of Tavistock Cup’s Team Isleworth Photography © Craig Johnston

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La Bellezza Dorata A Tuscan-inspired work of art, this Isleworth estate features lavish fixtures and finishes, including imported stone, magnificent faux painting, Venetian plaster and dramatic arches and columns throughout. With 11,000 square feet of living space, this home offers countless areas for indoor and outdoor entertaining. The expansive golf front outdoor living area includes a summer kitchen, relaxing gazebo, screened lanai with fireplace, and a heated saltwater pool and spa with water features. The living room has exquisite views of the outdoor living area through its floor-to-ceiling windows, and the dining room and kitchen open to a Venetian courtyard with a Ramada fountain. The spacious gourmet kitchen is enhanced by a copper ceiling and hidden pantry. Beautiful Italian tile blends with maple hardwood flooring inside the formal living room, dining room and private study. A sweeping, freestanding staircase leads up to three bedroom suites. An inviting master suite with a sitting room has gorgeous views of the outdoor living area. Overlooking the 16th tee is a unique gentlemen’s retreat with a Northwest Territories-style decór, a full-sized bar and bath. A private motor court features an oversized six-car garage. Offered at: $5,400,000 i s lew ort h . com

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Classic Bermudian Overlooking the 6th green of Isleworth’s championship golf course, this handsome residence achieves an elegant blend of classic Bermudian architecture with casual Florida lifestyle. The recently updated interior space features a roomy master suite with his-and-her baths and closets. Adjoined is an exercise room and custom study, which adds flexibility to this generous floor plan. Extensive marble flooring, soaring 16-foot ceilings and innovative use of glass all help draw the outdoors inside. The family room, living room and master suite provide access to the large outdoor entertaining area complete with pool and spa. Offering unobstructed fairway views and total seclusion, this space is the ideal gathering spot. Offered at: $2,350,000 For additional property listings, please visit isleworth.com.

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Sought-after golf and lake views Surrounded by superb views of Isleworth’s golf course and the Butler Chain of Lakes, this meticulously maintained home sits in one of the most sought-after locations within this gated community. Offering more than 6,700 square feet of living space, this four-bedroom and four and one half bath residence features gracious entertaining areas both inside and out. Large and open formal living and dining rooms overlook the expansive enclosed pool area, which features a pool with an oversized hot tub and flagstone waterfall. A spacious family room opens to the kitchen and breakfast room, all offering magnificent views of the pool and Lake Butler. Downstairs, a double-sided gas fireplace graces a family room and game room. A full kitchen, exercise room, three bedrooms and two baths complete this level. This home is adorned with attractive details and amenities, including a study, a leaded glass front door, three contemporary crystal chandeliers and a boat dock with electric lift. Offered at: $4,350,000

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Villa Fiore Situated in the Gardens of Isleworth, this four-bedroom, four full and one-half bath Mediterranean-styled villa offers a feeling of space, luxury and serenity in its open and flowing floor plan. A screened courtyard, designed for ultimate privacy, features a heated pool and spa, an outdoor living room with fireplace, a summer kitchen, and a nearby guest casita. Lush tropical landscaping and incredible water views are visible from the master suite and morning room off the gourmet kitchen. Stone and wood floors throughout add to the warm Mediterranean dĂŠcor. Isleworth Concierge Services provides a comprehensive menu of home, personal and specialty services. Offered at: $2,200,000

For additional property listings, please visit isleworth.com.

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Villa Fiore A secluded courtyard oasis invites you into this fully furnished villa within the Gardens of Isleworth. Featuring three bedrooms and four baths, this home is designed for outdoor living, featuring a pool and spa with a soothing waterfall, a living room with fireplace and a summer kitchen. A guest cabana is situated off of the courtyard pool and offers the perfect retreat for the homeowner, as well as luxurious accommodations for family and friends. The sophisticated dining room, with an enchanting chandelier, leads to the well-appointed kitchen and spacious grand room. An open porch, located off the grand room, can be enjoyed by several guests. French doors are found in almost every room in this residence, overlooking lush landscaping or the beautiful courtyard. The expansive master suite has a private porch outside with scenic views of rich greenery. Additional features of this home include a cozy morning room and office with Burl wood builtins. Offered at: $2,800,000

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An International Network

Stunning Lake Views Superb views of Lake Isleworth surround this three-bedroom, three-bath lakefront villa that sits just around the corner from the Isleworth Clubhouse. Situated on a ½-acre homesite lined with stately oak trees, this residence is located on a quiet cul-de-sac and borders a conservation area on one side. Featuring a bright and comfortable open floor plan, this residence has a great room with a gas fireplace, a recently refurbished sunroom, a study with built-ins, a kitchen with separate breakfast area, and a master bedroom with lake views. A three-car garage and golf cart barn complete this home. Offered at: $2,500,000

For additional property listings, please visit isleworth.com.

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A Drive Down

Memory Lane

Isleworth Members Share Fondest

Tavistock Cup Memories

The Tavistock Cup returns to Isleworth March 22 and 23, marking the fourth time the tournament will be contested on Isleworth’s golf course in seven years.

While there are hundreds of memorable Tavistock Cup moments, these are the ones cemented in the minds and hearts of Isleworth’s members and residents.

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event for me because it was “The 2006 Tavistock Cup was a very memorable right after I moved into my new home in Isleworth.”

- Kay Gibbs

“I love to entertain during the Tavistock Cup and invite business associates and family members who like golf to my home during the tournament. My home is on the 7th tee, so we have a good view of all the player action. After all the players have passed the house, we meet up at the 18th hole to watch the players come through and enjoy the festivities there.”

- Deb Linden

“My husband and I both went to school at Indiana State University.

For the last two years, we’ve hosted 10 of the Indiana State University Foundation’s board members. This year the university president is coming. Sharing the entire Tavistock experience with them has been great fun. It’s something they don’t see every day, and they are so excited to participate.”

- Linda Pellegrini

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spring 2010 TREND REPORT provided by

THE MALL AT MILLENIA

This spring the catwalks hummed a lovely tune as they channeled a lively renewal. Melodic draping, graphic prints, technical cuts, and super-charged shapes soared in pure white and sea blue, while nostalgic favorites like florals and denim remained abundantly strong. Simple staples—often boring and blasé—were given their just dues when paired with bolder accents like beaded tunics, bib necklaces, and stacked heels. And for him? Look no further than the long and lean silhouettes of eras past with narrow suits, fitted jackets, sleek denim, and smart accessories.

Sherbet colors are like any neutral, easy to pair, play, and perfect when layering with accessories. Take this basic and turn it into a stylized look with a poppy polka dot print or wear it under a work suit for an extra bit of verve.

Merino ethereal ruffle cardigan J Crew These aren’t your ordinary blues, boys. This spring go a few steps further with fantastic shapes and washes like this medium charcoal grey.

The studded pockets offer just enough edge, while the wash carries them from day-todinner with a quick switch of your jacket.

Draping never looked so lovely.

Supporting the feminine shapes of a shift, BCBG takes the mini to new heights with soft folds and a sultry slit.

From BCBG’s RTW Spring runway collection

Even a classic bomber jacket can look new when reworked in soft embossed leather.

Here Salvatore Ferragamo channels James Bond’s smooth sophistication in tone-on-tone, typical Italian fashion.

Jack Silverado jean True Religion These shades are made infinitely more interesting when re-tooled in white with silver accents. Add in unique side-arm styling and you’ve created a modern twist on a classic shape.

Ginger oversized sunglasses Louis Vuitton Ask any girl what her go-to accessory is and she’ll likely say jewelry. Which might be why the baubles are especially bountiful this season. Here genius gems in the form of earrings suggest that fancy can always be fun.

Inde Mystérieuse earrings Cartier

From Salvatore Ferragamo’s Men’s RTW Spring runway collection

Throwback styles offer men sleek alternatives to the typical suiting. Here, Gucci goes further with an all-white ensemble. Add this graphic, patterned shirt, and you’ve got a playful pop of color.

From Gucci’s RTW spring runway collection

Picnic or park stroll? Interesting shapes and cutouts transform this ordinary maxi into extraordinary.

Pair this with last season’s thong sandals for city dates, and an oversized straw hat for pool or beach excursion.

From Gucci’s RTW Spring runway collection The most profound piece this season is the shoe. Whether it’s a heel, wedge or bootie, spring is all about being stacked and strapped in. Wear your favorites with rolled jeans, Capri pants, or swing skirts a la’ Sophia Loren.

Prada cutout slingback wedge Neiman Marcus

Accessories are more than an afterthought this season, especially handbags decorated with chains and studs, and crafted out of textured skins and leathers.

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Protecting What You

Cherish VARDA’s online lifestyle and home management technology gives property owners peace of mind Living the good life can be a complicated task.

Jeff Searles has witnessed plenty of successful individuals lose their prized possessions to unusual mishaps over the years. Just as many experience constant frustration related to the ongoing management of their homes.

When a custom security gate broke at an executive’s Malibu vacation home, no one knew who to call to repair it, leaving people locked in and out of the property for several days.

“The repair process became a nightmare simply because they didn’t have the initial purchase and installation information available,” Searles said.

Another executive saw his reclaimed European castle wood floors destroyed after a security company mistakenly drilled holes into the radiant floor heating pipes while installing high-tech floor sensors.

“This unfortunate event happened because the homeowner could not locate the home’s plans for the security company to reference,” he said.

After watching several affluent individuals struggle through chaotic events like these, Searles came up with an interesting solution — a lifestyle management application that would enable high-net worth individuals to store all information about their home and associated assets in a secure and convenient location online.

Searles’ idea quickly developed into what is now VARDA, a San Francisco-based company that has more than 30 employees and several prominent clients, including YouTube co-founder Steve Chen.

“At first glance, I thought VARDA was an asset management company, but then I realized that it was so much more than that,” Chen said.

“The technology they’ve developed is truly going to change people’s lives with how they manage their home(s) and personal assets.”

VARDA captures and catalogues extremely detailed information on an individual’s homes, cars, boats, furnishings, fine art, jewelry and electronics with photos, videos, descriptions, interactive floor plans, users’ manuals and asset values, and then makes it available instantly through a secure web-based platform.

“VARDA is like an online owner’s manual for any and all of your assets, easily accessible at anytime and by anyone that you grant access to as long as you have connectivity to the Internet,” said Searles, the company’s founder and CEO. VARDA’s applications can come in handy in a number of situations, especially natural disasters.

“Your vacation residence is destroyed in a hurricane, and the insurance adjuster is asking you to provide a list of contents in that house as a basis for your insurance contents claim. How are you going to remember everything that was in the house, including the make, model and description of each item?” Searles said.

VARDA is so user-friendly that new clients can easily document their homes and assets on their own. But many clients leave the task to a VARDA representative.

“VARDA provides a white-glove service, handling the entire documentation of a client’s home and associated assets, including taking photographs, uploading owner’s manuals and purchase receipts, and inputting all relevant information,” said Joel Norsworthy, VARDA’s vice president of sales.

VARDA offers a tiered pricing system that starts with an upfront commitment of $2,500 for one home, plus a $175 monthly maintenance fee. For a limited time, VARDA is offering Isleworth Living readers a special discount, which you can view by visiting the link below.

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A Man and His Car Mint-condition classic cars move Isleworth residents

Michael Hagerty: 1964 Corvette Stingray, 1965 Mustang, 1959 Corvette Michael Hagerty remembers the exact moment he became a classic

For Bryan May, it’s the history and the engineering that attract him to

car buff. As a young boy, he was a fanatic of Route 66, a television

certain cars.

series which took its two main characters on a cross-country road trip in a cool red Corvette.

May’s family steered his passion for classic cars at a young age. His grandfather and father fed his appetite for automobiles with their own

Schoolboy nostalgia never allowed the Isleworth resident to forget the

love of cars.

vintage vehicle that drove his appreciation for Route 66 and classic cars. When he was 38, Hagerty bought a 1959 Corvette. After that

Today, the Isleworth resident has accumulated his own collection of

purchase came a 1964 Corvette Stingray, then a 1958 MGA and a

classic cars and launched a vintage car business that has enabled

1965 Ford Mustang. Still, it’s not enough.

him to make a career out of his biggest passion.

“I was looking for a car I can drive in the summer and finally found a

May doesn’t have a favorite vintage car, but he believes there’s an

1968 Dodge Charger R/T, which will be here in a few weeks,” Hagerty

ideal car for every occasion.

said. “And if I had more garage space and more money, I’d buy 10 more cars.”

“Using the right tool for the job always makes the task easier and more enjoyable; the same goes with cars,” he said. “All of our cars

There are hundreds of references to the extraordinary relationship

have a purpose or destination, whether that’s on a racetrack or a

between man and automobile.

country road.”

For Hagerty, it’s appreciation for a beautifully designed machine.

Richard Ullman’s car-collecting journey began when he was 15.

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Labor of Love In 1992, Isleworth residents Dick and Mary Nunis acquired a bullet-pocked 1939 Cadillac 75 series convertible coupe. It was one of only five left in the world.

Three years and 2,000 hours of work later, the antique automobile was restored to its former glory.

The bullet holes are patched over now. The chrome is smooth and bright. The stitching on the authentic leather interior is just as it was the day the car was built.

May: 1954 Jaguar XK120SE

Year after year, the Nunis’ vintage vehicle snags multiple awards to the credit of auto restoration specialist Steve Cooley Motors, Inc. While the Cooley restoration business has been around since the 1950s, owner Steve Cooley Jr. has been rebuilding classic cars for much longer than that.

“I’ve been doing car restoration all my life and went fulltime with my dad in 1973,” Cooley said.

Ullman: 1930 Cadillac Roadster

Ullman: 1953 Briggs Cunningham Coupe

A 1937 Cord Sportman is Ullman’s most beloved automobile in his fleet of 125

The auto restoration process may not be an exact science, but the vehicle must be rebuilt to exact specifications.

antique and classic cars.

While he’ll never part with that classic model, the Isleworth resident has been known to donate automobiles from his personal collection.

“I have given the Antique Automobile Club of America museum a lot of cars,” he said. “One is a 1954 Corvette, documented as one of four original black cars. A very special donation was a 1941 Valentine roadside diner that’s on display there.”

All three classic car enthusiasts have criss-crossed the country in their mint-

“Everything has to be documented to get the car back to its original condition — colors, parts, fabrics, bolts and screws all have to be from that era. ” Cooley said. “That’s what you have to do to compete at the top level.”

Hiring Steve Cooley Motors to restore their classic Cadillac is the best decision they’ve ever made, the Nunis’ say.

“I’ve shown the car at different events, and it always wins,” Dick Nunis said. “We just want to get it in the top shows and eventually hope to just drive it for fun.”

condition vehicles.

Often the trips are pleasure rides or tours.

“My most recent memorable driving experience was with my father, driving our

Steve Cooley Motors, Inc. 8710 W Tradeways Ct Homosassa, FL 34448 (352) 382-2271

1961 Mercedes 300SL along the coast of northern California with our friends in chase driving their 1964 Ferrari California,” May said. “We drove as hard as we could up and down the twisty roads with the most spectacular views.”

But the collectors also tour the nation attending classic car events in search of vehicles to add to their existing fleets.

Ullman recently found a Briggs Cunningham Vagnale coupe at the annual Antique Automobile Club of America Fall Meet in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

He searched for nearly 20 years to find such a model.

Dick and Mary Nunis’ restored 1939 Cadillac 75 series convertible coupe is the winner

“I believe they made 10 coupes and nine roadsters, and I got one of the

of multiple classic car awards thanks to the

coupes,” he said. “There aren’t many of them, and they don’t come on

handiwork of auto restoration specialist Steve

the market often.”

Cooley Motors, Inc.

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Gourmet Kitchens

For Gourmet Tastes Luxe Kitchen Designs Satisfy Foodies to Families

Long considered the heart of the home, the kitchen continues to evolve into a vortex of activity. Family dining and home entertaining are feeding the demand for high-end kitchen fixtures. Discover some of the hot kitchen trends cooking inside Isleworth’s kitchens.

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Kitchen countertops are incorporating new surface

With enough creativity, kitchen appliances can become tasteful

materials beyond the tried-and-true granite

showpieces, even if they are exposed. Refrigerators, range hoods,

variations, including crackle glass, concrete and

ovens and cabinets can be silk screened with countless colors, images

wood. One of the most innovative incorporates

and patterns to suit any style www.coolors.it.

glass and LED lighting for a glowing countertop that can be modified to transform the mood of the room.

Island and range hoods can easily become kitchen art, thanks to an ever-expanding palette of decorative styles that include aged bronze,

Cabinetry in a variety of finishes and colors is being

brass, handcrafted copper, illuminated glass and stainless steel.

used to give kitchens the look of a furnished room.

Islands are being designed to look like furniture

Retro and contemporary versions of farmhouse sinks are creating

pieces, too.

a splash in kitchens with a wide array of colors and finishes.

Cabinetry is also being used to conceal appliances,

Multiple kitchens are making their way into many homes, in addition

including refrigerators, dishwashers and wine

to the primary kitchen. Catering kitchens, mini kitchens in master

coolers. Stacked stone hearths have likewise

bedrooms and guest suites, and full outdoor kitchens with everything

become a popular method of concealing range

from dishwashers to dining areas, each serve a specific function.

hoods while creating an exquisite focal point for a kitchen.

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New Seafood Spot Makes Splash Big Fin Draws Big Following

Big Fin Seafood Kitchen brings the New England and New Orleans fish house experience to Orlando, delivering an upscale dining experience in an inexpensive and unconventional way.

Rock music, a rotating stainless steel globe, and indoor and outdoor bars mixing up specialty martinis give Big Fin a high-energy atmosphere. Murals of a 10-foot crab, a 15-foot lobster and dozens of trophy fish line the walls of this 11,000-square-foot restaurant.

“When you walk in the front door, you immediately see chefs shucking oysters, cracking lobsters and making ceviches,” said Big Fin owner Bobby Moore.

It’s not just for show. Big Fin serves 400 to 600 oysters daily and more than 500 1½ to five-pound lobsters weekly.

as many items come in both appetizer and entrée portions. Steaks, lamb chops and gumbo round out the menu.

Open since December 2009, Big Fin already has legions of loyal patrons. Regulars pack the house most nights of the week, particularly Monday evenings when Big Fin features a $13.95 1½ pound Whole Maine Lobster special.

No stranger to the restaurant business, Moore has been creating dining concepts for the last 37 years.

His first was a neighborhood bar in a Detroit suburb that he bought at the age of 20. He

When you go: 8046 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando (inside the Dellagio Town Center) www.BigFinSeafood.com | 407-615-8888 Hours of operation: 5 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. daily

Big Fin has a raw bar, an extensive menu of global fish and shellfish, and a second menu called the “Go Fish,” which features fresh fish, oysters and lobster brought in from all over the world.

went on to open several more in the Detroit area, including a casual lakefront seafood eatery, a top-rated upscale steak and seafood restaurant inside a historic mansion, and the racing-themed eatery Race Rock Motor City Diner.

Moore also made a name for himself on the local dining scene with a former Race Rock location on International Drive and Winter Park’s upscale seafood restaurant Beluga, which he closed last summer.

Moore has had business interests outside of the restaurant industry, including 14 years as an elephant owner and trainer. After amassing 13 elephants, Moore was considered one of the top elephant trainers in the world. In 1992, he sold his elephants to Ringling Bros Circus and promptly opened Race Rock in Detroit. In 1996, Moore opened Race Rock’s Orlando location.

Big Fin is an amalgamation of the best components of all his restaurant concepts, he said.

“I’ve been serving the same swordfish dish at my restaurants since 1976,” he said. “It has always been the number-one selling item and continues to

Expanding on the concept of the raw bar, Big Fin also features a popular sushi menu. Appetizers also are a big part of the menu,

be today.”

Donations Pour in for

Lake Eola Fountain Restoration A longtime downtown Orlando landmark damaged by lightning last summer will get a new lease on life this year. A number of fundraisers in the works have collected more than $42,000 to bring the 52-year-old Lake Eola fountain back to life.

and Youth Trust collected $31,611 from community members.

and installing a state-of-the-art system of lights and water jets.

Completed in 1957, the Lake Eola fountain was installed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the naming of Orlando. It quickly became the unofficial symbol of Orlando with its iconic cascade of water and multi-hued lights.

The City of Orlando will pitch in $400,000 and is counting on the community to raise $400,000 toward the repairs. The remainder of the cost will be covered by an insurance

Florida Theatrical Association has raised $10,845 through Phantom of the Opera ticket sales, while the Orlando Community

The estimated cost to restore and upgrade the water feature is $2.3 million. The makeover the fixture is due to receive includes replacing its cracked plastic skin

policy the city has on the fountain.

How you can help:

Lake Eola Fountain Restoration Project: Visit www.orlandotrust.org or call (407) 246-4295 ISLEW ORTH LIVING

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