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4 Welcome from the President 5 Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club: Condo Lifestyle Motivates Move-Up Buyers 7 Old Naples: Coastal Contemporary Makes a Splash
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10 The Founders Club: The Leader of the Parade with Three New Awards 13 Mediterra: Choose the Perfect Neighborhood 20 The Lake Club at Matera: Meet the Siebeckers
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21 Spice Bay: Choose Your Waterfront or Beachfront Paradise 24 Romanza Interior Design: Feeling the Blues 25 Dining: Inca’s Kitchen
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The Power of Dreams To dream of birds symbolizes passion, prosperity and wealth – the perfect description of the clientele we have served for over 20 years. As a full-service, boutique firm with an award-winning team of interior design and architectural experts, Romanza Interior Design offers an innovative process specifically created to help our clients express the unique power of their dreams.
How can we make your dreams come true?
INTERIOR DESIGN Dream Interpretation
We invite you to join us for a private consultation ( 239 ) 596 -1613 RomanzaDesign.com
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Welcome FROM THE PRESIDENT
London Bay Homes Planning For A Successful – And Busy – FUTURE The first half of 2015 has been an exciting time for London Bay Homes. As we celebrate our silver anniversary this year, we’ve experienced record-breaking sales at The Founders Club in Sarasota and Mediterra in Naples, successfully introduced new homes and models in downtown Naples and on Sarasota’s coveted Keys, and are planning a special project at The Lake Club in Sarasota.
London Bay Homes has been dedicated to creating luxury lifestyles for 25 years, and we now offer a variety of scenarios, whether you’re dreaming of the beach, a country club experience, a boat in the backyard, or a more urban environment close to the beach and downtown. We’re purchasing highly desirable homesites in Old Naples, Port Royal and surrounding neighborhoods, and in exclusive waterfront enclaves on Sarasota’s Keys. Several models are well underway in these areas and in Mediterra, The Founders Club and Spice Bay, our intimate Siesta Key gated neighborhood of only 14 homes on Sarasota Bay. London Bay Homes’ newest multi-family project in The Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch will introduce 250 luxury coach homes and townhomes in an intimate neighborhood overlooking three lakes, including one great lake. These homes will offer 1,700 to 2,200 air-conditioned square feet. We will begin accepting presale reservations in spring 2016.
At London Bay Homes, we’re also looking well into the future, expanding our footprint to meet the demand for luxury homes beyond the area’s gated communities, as well as hiring and training a team of dedicated professionals. In fact, we’ve doubled our staff since December 2013, adding experts to nearly every division, including Romanza Interior Design, our Acquatico pool design affiliate, and our busy renovation and remodeling department. This ensures we exceed our promise to you — a promise of individual attention, unsurpassed quality, and a luxury home fitting your personality and lifestyle. It’s a promise we call Private Label Living. With the continuous demand for new homes throughout Southwest Florida, we expect the remainder of 2015 to be just as exceptional as the first half. We look forward to sharing the future with you! Mark Wilson President and CEO, London Bay Homes 4
Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club M I R O M A R L A K E S , F L O R I DA
CONDO LIFESTYLE Motivates Move-Up Buyers Latest Homebuyers Choose to Move From Condominiums to Maintenance-free Single-family Homes in Portofino
London Bay Homes sold four new single-family villa homes totaling $6.1 million in 45 days in the Portofino neighborhood at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club. The sales included two models and two new-construction homes. Three of the sales are existing residents who love living in Miromar Lakes. London Bay is the exclusive builder in Portofino, the only neighborhood in the Miromar Lakes community that offers maintenance-free single family homes with access to boat slips, surrounded by 700 acres of contiguous freshwater lakes. Only six homesites remain to be built, which limits availability for buyers to enjoy the neighborhood’s carefree lifestyle, where landscaping and pool maintenance are provided. These latest buyers are able to maintain the maintenance-free lifestyle of a condo, while gaining the additional space and privacy of a single-family detached villa home. Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club is the only Florida community to receive the National Association of Home Builders’ Gold Award for No. 1 Community in the U.S. and No. 1 Clubhouse. 5
Coming Soon: Three New Opportunities To Live Lakeside
If you love boating, water skiing, or fishing, then you’ll
Construction to begin on newest model homes in
SUMMER 2015.
love the three new luxury model homes London Bay Homes is scheduled to begin construction on in Portofino this summer. Two of the models are popular floor plans that recently sold: the four-bedroom, four-bath Benita and the threebedroom, three-bath Carina.
The third is a two-story Cilento that will provide gorgeous views of a lake and private preserve, and for those that enjoy boating, access to their own private boat dock. This great room plan home offers 4,291 total square feet with luxury options such as a wine room, summer kitchen and a media room on the second floor. The Cilento features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a library and family office.
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OLD NAPLES N A P L E S , F L O R I DA
COASTAL CONTEMPORARY Makes a Splash New Design Style Influences Architecture in Old Naples
Coastal Contemporary is gaining momentum in warm, tropical locations. Suited for those that prefer clean lines, open interior spaces and an indoor/outdoor connection, this new and upcoming architecture movement also fares well if you appreciate modern – but don’t want to stray to too far from traditional. A great example of the Coastal Contemporary
“Being in Old Naples, near the beach, we wanted to bring in a coastal reference,” the homeowner explains.
style can be found in the Southampton model by London Bay Homes in Old Naples, which sold last year. This home was featured in Gulfshore Life’s At Home Annual 2015 issue. Created by Jennifer Stevens, senior design director at Romanza Interior Design, the home’s interior design took a year from concept to completion, according to the article.
London Bay began construction on its fourth luxury single-family model home in downtown Naples that will also reflect this coastal style. The three-bedroom, threebath Anguilla is just blocks from shopping and dining at the picturesque Village on Venetian Bay and the Gulf of Mexico beaches at Clam Pass Park. With 3,584 square feet of air-conditioned living space, the Anguilla offers an open floor plan and walls of sliding glass and zero-corner doors in the café, great room and study to enhance the sought-after indoor-outdoor connection.
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As Featured in “GULFSHORE LIFE AT HOME� Magazine
Private Label Living in Old Naples For more information on building your custom home in Old Naples, or to learn more about our model homes and prime homesites, call Toby Cloutier at (239) 280-7367 or visit LondonBay.com to schedule a private tour.
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The Founders Club Captured Several Top Awards at The 2015 Parade of Homes: Best Overall Community Best Amenities Best Entranceway
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The Founders Club S A R A S OTA , F L O R I DA
The Leader of the Parade: THREE NEW AWARDS The Founders Club Named Best Overall Community in 2015 Parade of Homes
The Founders Club captured several top awards, including Best Overall Community (201-500 homesites), Best Amenities, and Best Entranceway during the ManateeSarasota Building Industry Association 2015 Parade of Homes. The 16-day, multi-site Parade of Homes showcased five new-home communities and 93 model homes throughout the two-county region. The Founders Club, a traditional private golf and social community featuring intimate neighborhoods with homes nestled along lakes, fairways and nature preserves, was recognized for its unique lifestyle and amenities designed to foster camaraderie among residents and a connection with nature.
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The Founders Club S A R A S OTA , F L O R I DA
Ease of Staying Active Garners Best Amenities Award
Amenities play an important role in attracting residents and creating a sense of belonging to a community. The Founders Club has no shortage of opportunities to make friends and enjoy the unique lifestyle. If you love golf, the pioneering Robert Trent Jones, Jr. has built a golf course design of global renown at The Founders Club. The course is unlike any other in Florida. Limited to 275 golf memberships, The Founders Golf and Social Club provides the privilege of year-round golf with no tee times required. An exhilarating workout can also be had in the Club’s fitness facility, which includes a variety of fitness classes, and the outdoor sports area. Or, enjoy a relaxing stroll throughout the 700-acre community, with miles of winding boardwalks and paved walkways. The Founders Club boasts a full social calendar, many of the activities held at the 24,000 square foot Golf Hall, where you can enjoy a fine dining room, bar and grille and an outdoor verandah overlooking an oak hammock and the 18th green.
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The Clara can be toured in person or online by visiting TheFoundersClub.com.
The Clara Awarded Best Floor Plan
The Clara, one of The Founders Club’s fully furnished model homes featured during the parade, was awarded Best Floor Plan for its three-bedroom, three-and-one-half bath design by London Bay Homes. The Clara offers expansive views of the golf course and preserve areas, and seamlessly blends the outdoor living areas with ample seating and a summer kitchen. The home features interior design by Michael Scott of Romanza Interior Design with coastal colors of beach, sea and tropical green. Offering a den, formal living and dining rooms, a family room and three-car garage, the Clara is 3,248 square feet of air-conditioned living space.
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Mediterra N A P L E S , F L O R I DA
Choose The PERFECT Neighborhood Limited Number of Homes Available in Our Final Four Neighborhoods
Mediterra is offering new home construction in only four remaining neighborhoods: Cortile, Il Cuore, Lucarno and Cabreo, with just 60 single-family estates and luxury villa homesites available. The 1,700-acre, eight-time Community of the Year, which includes a total of 31 neighborhoods, is more than 95 percent sold. The available homes in Mediterra’s last
MEDITERRA NEARS SELL-OUT: the time to find your perfect home is running out.
four new home neighborhoods include 52 maintenance-free villa homesites and only eight single-family estate homesites. Seven of the single-family estate homesites are located in Cortile, a
neighborhood of maintenance-free estate and villa homes. Floor plans available for Cortile’s estate homesites offer 4,300 to more than 6,000 square feet of living space and pricing from $2.2 million. The remaining single-family estate homesite is in Il Cuore, a two-home neighborhood that presents the opportunity to build Mediterra’s showcase home. The 1.51-acre property is surrounded by more than 50 acres of nature preserve. Forty-nine luxury single-family villa homesites are available in Lucarno and Cabreo, both in Mediterra’s Garden Neighborhood.
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Mediterra N A P L E S , F L O R I DA
FULLY FURNISHED and Ready to Move In Tour Our Six New Models
London Bay Homes will have a total of six new single-family and luxury villa model homes available for viewing at Mediterra this summer. The Eloro, London Bay’s newest model in Lucarno, recently opened for viewing; two additional models are slated for completion mid-August 2015: the Clara in Cabreo and the Delfina in Serata. “Last year, we saw a 30 percent increase
London Bay Homes’ new models represent four
POPULAR DESIGNS that sold last season at Mediterra.
in sales, and six of our models sold shortly upon completion during the first quarter,“ said Mark Wilson, CEO and president of London Bay Homes, which manages sales and marketing in Naples’ premier golf and beach club community. “The trend has continued into 2015, with two models selling a month before completion. Buyers gravitate to models because they’re fully furnished and ready to move in.” Also in Cabreo, the fully furnished 3,102-square-foot Bettina and the 2,810-square-foot Angelica, feature designer-selected finishes; as mentioned earlier, the Girona will be open for viewing until December 15, 2015. Schedule a private tour now and get a jump on the busier home-buying season in Southwest Florida.
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To schedule a private showing, call (239) 949-8989 or visit MediterraNaples.com Member Owned Club. From the $1 million to over $10 million A London Bay Homes Community Development Enterprise Located on Livingston Road, approximately 2 miles north of Immokalee Road between I-75 and US 41
Making Luxury Residential Dreams Come True With more than 25 years of experience, London Bay Homes can customize any floor plan or create one from scratch to build your dream home.
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The Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch L A K E W O O D R A N C H , F L O R I DA
MEET The Siebeckers Music at The Heart of This Luxury Custom Home in The Maintenance-free Matera Neighborhood
Building a one-of-a-kind custom or semi-custom luxury home can seem like a daunting task. But what if it included relocating your most cherished possession: a 16-rank, 876-pipe organ? “I play every day. I have to practice,” said Nancy Siebecker. Nancy and Bill Siebecker decided to move from Wisconsin to Sarasota and settled on London Bay Homes’ Matera neighborhood at The Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch to enjoy the maintenance-free lifestyle. They chose the Emilia floor plan to accommodate the pipe organ, which reaches up to 22 feet. Together, we modified the floor plan, enlarging the living room and raising the ceiling to 26 feet to accommodate the pipe organ. In addition, we added a second floor —
“London Bay Homes was very supportive of us and what we needed of the house,” said Nancy.
Bill’s man cave/home office, which includes a sitting room, separate office area, storage closet, bathroom, library, kitchenette and balcony. The two-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home offers nearly 4,500 total square feet of A/C living. 20
Spice Bay S A R A S OTA , F L O R I DA
Choose Your Waterfront or Beachfront PARADISE Take a Sneak Peak at The New Somerset and Mandeville Models
London Bay Homes has purchased several beachfront and waterfront homesites throughout the Sarasota Keys, from Casey Key to Longboat Key. The downtown lifestyle is unparalleled with world-class restaurants, shopping and cultural venues within walking distance. Just minutes from Siesta Key, Westfield Southgate is Sarasota’s ultimate destination for innovative, sophisticated retail brands with over 40 stores and restaurants to choose from. Take a stroll through Southside Village restaurants just north of Siesta Drive on Osprey Avenue, or unleash your inner chef and explore the culinary delights available at Morton’s Gourmet Market and Catering, Sarasota’s Mecca of great food for over 40 years. Spice Bay is an eight-acre waterfront paradise where only 14 homes will ever be built. Located on the southern end of Siesta Key, the homes of Spice Bay boast a Coastal Contemporary architectural ambiance and dock access.
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THE SOMERSET MODEL 1202 Sharswood Lane, Sarasota, FL 34242 Garden view with approximately 4,700 A/C sq. ft.
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THE MANDEVILLE MODEL 1238 Sharswood Lane, Sarasota, FL 34242 Bayfront view with approximately 5,300 A/C sq. ft.
come fully furnished by Romanza Interior Design.
Prefer to Build Your Very Own Custom Home in Spice Bay? London Bay Homes has two homesites with either a garden or bayfront view awaiting your personal touch. For more information on what’s available in Spice Bay and throughout the Sarasota Keys, visit SarasotaKeysLuxury.com.
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ROMANZA INTERIOR DESIGN
Feeling the BLUES Designer Michael Scott achieves pops of blue in this stunning Girona
It’s not often you see a color typically relegated to a boy’s bedroom unleashed throughout a custom luxury home. Michael Scott of Romanza Interior Design isn’t shy about pushing the envelope, tastefully and successfully might we add. But little did this long-time designer realize his inspiration would trigger a special connection with the future homeowner, who enjoys collecting blue and white porcelain. She and her husband recently purchased the Girona model in the Cortile neighborhood at Mediterra — site unseen, based on the design portfolio Michael shared. Needless to say she was overtaken by emotion when she saw the finished product. The result: a uniquely designed Girona
“The Girona was open and bright and we were attracted by that feeling,” said Terry Murphy.
paired with the perfect homeowner. The Girona features traditional design and showcases a special furniture collection by William Yeoward, London’s premier retail designer. Finishes include beamed and tongue-and-groove ceilings, mosaic tile backsplashes, and marble and quartz countertops in kitchen and baths. The pool area of this home combines elements of water and fire, and blue tile to tie into the home’s décor. 24
Dining NAPLES
INCA’S KITCHEN: Twice the Peruvian delight Do you love trying new types of food and experiencing exciting flavors and sights when you go out to dine? Inca’s Kitchen offers all that and more with its fine Peruvian cuisine and attentive services. Peruvian specialties have been gaining a lot of attention during the past few years with diners across the world — and if you’ve ever tried it, you know just how good it is! After recently opening a second location near Mercato in North Naples and attracting foodies from nearby Mediterra and those living along Gulf Shore Drive, Chef Rafael Rottiers and his team continue to create exciting and appetizing choices for all of your senses at both Inca locations. Menu items include many excellently prepared ceviche options, and an array of seafood, meat and vegetarian entrees. Having a hard time deciding where to start? Dig in to the tapas sampler plate and enjoy a Peruvian beer. For an insider’s guide to the best restaurants in Naples, visit FoodieNaples.com.
Inca’s Kitchen 8955 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL 34108 (239) 631-5954 11985 Collier Boulevard, Naples, FL 34116 (239) 352-3200 incaskitchens.com
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W H ERE WHITE GLOVES me et WO R K GLOVES For over 25 years, London Bay Homes has been committed to building the finest luxury homes in Southwest Florida. We are offering that same level of expertise to the art of residential renovation and design. We offer a world-class team of in-house architects, interior designers and our London Bay Homes construction management staff to assist with every renovation need and deliver unwavering quality for which we are known.
Please call 239-330-9918 to schedule a private consultation. View our gallery at LondonBayDesign.com
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COMMUNITY G I V I N G B AC K
FUNDRAISER Ignites Spirit of Giving London Bay Homes Proudly Supports The Guadalupe Center
The mission of the Guadalupe Center is to break the cycle of poverty by providing educational, social and other support programs and resources to nearly 1,100 children in Immokalee, Florida. Regine Francois was one of those children. The high school senior gave an inspiring speech to a crowd of community leaders at the “2015 Fire & Ice: Igniting the Flame of Learning” at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida earlier this year. Over $1 million was raised for the Guadalupe Center. Regine Francois
London Bay Homes continues to be a major sponsor of the event and participated in the live auction to raise funds for the organization. The company takes pride in giving back to the community and plans on increasing its involvement with the Guadalupe Center in the coming year, hosting events to bring attention and raise money for the children. Recently, a group enjoyed a tour of the Guadalupe Center. Next year’s event is called “Aqua” and will be held on January 13, 2016 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida.
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London Bay’s employees touring Guadalupe Center
Children supported by The Guadalupe Center
London Bay’s employees touring Guadalupe Center
London Bay’s employees at 2015 Fire & Ice
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Cozy Casita: HOME MAKEOVERS on the Rise When the homeowner of this London Bay custom built home at Grey Oaks in Naples, Florida wanted to make some enhancements, he didn’t have to search far. Our Renovation and Design division installed all new state-of-the-art windows throughout the home and added a guesthouse: a casita. These before and after photos show how beautifully the project came together. London Bay Homes has seen a tremendous increase in sales in their Renovation and Design division. In fact, from 2014 to 2015 (YTD) the renovation division saw a 225% increase in projects. Approximately 50% of the projects are former London Bay home-builds, like this featured renovation. After finding out that London Bay Homes originally built the home, the new homebuyers contacted our renovation division to inquire about making enhancements to the home — understanding no one knows our homes better than we do. From complete interior and exterior makeovers and room additions to accommodate passions or guests, to full kitchen and bath renovations incorporating architectural and design accents, London Bay Homes develops inspired design solutions that align with your goals. For more information, visit LondonBayRenovations.com.
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LUCARNO AT MEDITERRA
3,380 AC Sq. Ft.
Furnished
4,513 Total Sq. Ft.
by Romanza
3 Bedrooms
Interior Design
3 Full & 1 Half Baths Great Room, Study, Outdoor Kitchen 2-Car Garage
PRICED AT
Lake & Garden View
$2,023,720
CARINA • PORTOFINO AT MIROMAR LAKES BEACH & GOLF CLUB
CO 3,281 AC Sq. Ft.
Furnished
4,727 Total Sq. Ft.
by Romanza
3 Bedrooms 3 Full, 1 Half Baths
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Study, Outdoor Kitchen Pool & Spa 3-Car Garage
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Picturesque Lake View
$1,772,158
CLAREMONT • OLD NAPLES
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5,743 AC Sq. Ft.
Furnished
7,567 Total Sq. Ft.
by Romanza
4 Bedrooms
Interior Design
5 Full, 2 Half Baths Butler’s Pantry, Study Outdoor Kitchen & Bar Lap Pool with Spa
PRICED AT
3-Car Garage
$7,675,000
CONTACT INFORMATION Mediterra Sales:
Portofino at Miromar Lakes:
Downtown Naples:
Lawrence Middleton
Doug Purcell
Toby Cloutier
and Amy Nease
DougPurcell@LondonBay.com
TobyCloutier@LondonBay.com
Info@MediterraNaples.com
239.825.4892
239.280.7367
239.949.8989
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ISABELLA TWO-STORY • THE FOUNDERS CLUB
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4,265 AC Sq. Ft.
Furnished
6,353 Total Sq. Ft.
by Romanza
4 Bedrooms
Interior Design
5 Full Baths Great Room & Study Summer Kitchen Pool & spa
PRICED AT
3-Car Garage
$2,374,490
CLARA • THE FOUNDERS CLUB
3,248 AC Sq. Ft.
Furnished
4,740 Total Sq. Ft.
by Romanza
3 Bedrooms
Interior Design
3 Full & 1 Half Baths Family Room & Den 3-Car Garage
PRICED AT
Picturesque Lake View
$1,384,900
ADALIA • MATERA AT THE LAKE CLUB AT LAKEWOOD RANCH
2,810 AC Sq. Ft.
Furnished
4,081 Total Sq. Ft.
by Romanza
3 Bedrooms
Interior Design
3 Full Baths Great Room & Den 2-Car Garage
PRICED AT
Pool, Spa, Lake View
$1,028,570
CONTACT INFORMATION Lakewood Ranch:
The Founders Club:
The Founders Club:
Deb Harris
Janelle Bates
Therese Masseo
DebHarris@TheFoundersClub.com
JanelleBates@TheFoundersClub.com
ThereseMasseo@LondonBay.com
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