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PRIVATE LABEL LIVING
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Dream It,
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REIMAGINED
OUTDOOR HAVENS
5 BEAUTIFUL FINDS FROM MELISSA ALLEN, ROMANZA INTERIOR DESIGN
TOP 10
UNIQUE LIVING SPACE TRENDS FOR 2017
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CONTENTS
FEATURES 14 A WE-INSPIRING AVIGNON A Quail West residence designed with a French aesthetic pared down to its simplest form. 18 S ELECTION STUDIO The grand opening of London Bay’s Selection Studio reveals a home-like experience where clients can delight in their senses. 22 C USTOM CRAZE You dream it, and London Bay Homes will build it—from Naples to Sarasota. 30 A LL THINGS NEW AT MEDITERRA Mediterra’s newest boutique neighborhood is underway, with award-winning models open to tour within the community, and a newly redesigned sales center welcomes visitors. 34 A GRAND VIEW London Bay Homes is elevating luxury living to new levels in Fort Myers Beach—with Grandview at Bay Beach. 40 R EIMAGINED OUTDOOR HAVENS The Corrells chose London Bay Homes Renovation and Design to create the ideal outdoor living space. 42 N EXT-GEN RETIREMENT London Bay Homes plans new community for next-generation of retirees.
WHERE WHI TE G L OV ES m eet WO RK G L OV ES 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
DEPARTMENTS
in-house architects, interior designers and our London Bay Homes construction management staff to assist with every
4 PRESIDENT’S LETTER A year of expansion,client-service focus & measured growth 6 I NTERIOR DESIGN TIPS Five beautiful finds from Melissa Allen of Romanza Interior Design 8 L IVING SPACE TRENDS Top-10 unique living space trends for 2017 CORPORATE OFFICE: 2210 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 1300, Naples, Florida 34109 PHONE: 866-920-1754 LondonBay.com
renovation need and deliver unwavering quality for which we are known.
Please call 866-920-1754 to schedule a private consultation. View our gallery at LondonBayDesign.com
44 E NTERTAINMENT The Brett Foreman Band Q&A 46 EVENTS 50 MOVE-IN READY HOMES
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PRESIDENT’S LETTER
A YEAR OF EXPANSION, CLIENT-SERVICE FOCUS & MEASURED GROWTH Greetings to friends of London Bay Homes:
SELECTION STUDIO
We recently opened our $1-million-plus Selection Studio just
I am pleased to report that 2016 was another great
year for London Bay Homes and that we have many
across the parking lot from our corporate headquarters in
exciting things to look forward to in 2017—and beyond.
Naples. The Selection Studio houses thousands of samples
for our clients to touch, feel, and experience during the
In late 2016, we launched Caminetto in Mediterra,
which is the last single-family neighborhood to be built in
selection process for their new home.
Mediterra. Caminetto is comprised of 15 homesites and GRANDVIEW AT BAY BEACH The final tower in Waterside at Bay Beach, Grandview will offer three-bedroom, threebedroom-plus-den or four-bedroom designs with 2,400 to 2,900 square feet of living space.
includes new floor plans that are specifically designed for this neighborhood. In addition to the Caminetto launch, we continue to build in the Lucarno, Cortile, and Cabreo neighborhoods and have opened several stunning new models within this fabulous community. For those of you who may not already know, Mediterra was recently honored by the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) as Naples’ “Community of the Year” . . . for the 10th time! We are thrilled to be part of such a wonderful and lasting community.
We continue to grow our brand, as well as our
presence in Sarasota. We now have full-time, dedicated staff headquartered in Sarasota and continue to sell and build in The Founders Club. Additionally, we have expanded our holdings west of 41 and on the Keys with
SELECTION STUDIO — The 3,500-square-foot studio showcases the latest design trends in the building industry while affording homebuyers a collaborative process with London Bay Homes’ award-winning team.
bring our brand promise of “Private Label Living,” as well as “Elevated Waterfront Living” to condominium ownership.
three new models under construction, as well as several “on-your-lot” build projects for clients—all of which promise
100% CLIENT REFERRAL
to showcase the outstanding design and craftsmanship
MOORINGS PARK GRANDE LAKE
It is with great pride I report that our customer surveys for
that the market has come to expect from London Bay.
London Bay is also anticipating approval of a very
2017 have indicated a 100% willingness-to-refer rate from our
exciting project, wherein we will bring our “Private Label
clients (meaning that 100% would refer a friend to London
Living” brand to Moorings Park. The newest addition to
Bay). This is a huge milestone for us, as it validates the client-
Moorings Park’s offerings will be Moorings Park Grande
We continue to grow our dedicated department for
service focus and dedication of our project management,
Lake (adjacent to the Naples Grande golf course)—a
renovations of existing homes and condominiums for both
operations and design teams. This is also a milestone that we
275-unit project to be developed by London Bay and
previous as well as new clients. Our very talented staff
being a part of the London Bay family. Also, until our next
continue to strive to achieve and maintain.
to be managed by Moorings Park.
edition, we appreciate you staying tuned in to our various
their existing homes rather than build from scratch. We
GRANDVIEW AT BAY BEACH
are elated to be able to offer the “Private Label Living”
OUR TEAM
as they represent our time-tested approach of all we create for
We have officially launched Grandview at Bay Beach,
experience to not just the clients who build new, custom
None of this would be possible without a great team.
our valued clients, not the least of which is…Private Label Living.
the last condominium tower to be built in the Waterside
homes with us, but also those who choose to engage our
We continue to build the strength of the team with
community of Fort Myers Beach. With stunning views and
renovation and design team.
some strategic hiring, but also with concerted—and
Mark Wilson
outstanding architectural design, Grandview promises to
concentrated—efforts toward training and education.
President & CEO, London Bay Homes
RENOVATION & DESIGN
provides a “one-stop shop” for those who wish to remodel
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INTERIOR DESIGN TIPS
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FIVE BEAUTIFUL FINDS FROM MELISSA ALLEN OF ROMANZA INTERIOR DESIGN MELISSA ALLEN is an award-winning senior interior designer at Romanza Interior Design, a full-service, boutique firm specializing in high-end residential design. She has been creating unique spaces and custom designs for over 25 years, working with clients such as London Bay Homes.
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CLEVER CONTRADICTIONS “Every home needs that one
unexpected piece, something clever that almost seems like an intrusion. Good design makes it work. Although contemporary, this Wiggle Dining Chair by Global Views easily translates to a coastal or traditional environment. It adds enthusiasm.” Image: Global Views
A GLASS TABLE, GOLD IN ALL ITS GLORY, AND PATTERNS WITH PERSONALITY AND CONTRADICTION. Courtesy Sarasota Magazine
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DESTINATION ALFRESCO SPACES, HIDDEN PLACES
THE MIDAS TOUCH “Gold finishes have been just below
the surface as a major trend for years but I see a full explosion in 2017. Gold is bold and beautiful
“Outdoor living now extends beyond the patio
with black and indigo—a hot color—or takes a
and into the grass where fire features lengthen
softer side without being overtly feminine when
the time people can spend outdoors. Some of
blended with soft blush and taupe.”
the best alfresco spaces come as a surprise— we’re doing sliding glass doors in master baths
Image: Courtesy of London Bay Homes
that open to intimate yoga gardens and outdoor showers. Talk about serenity.” Image: Courtesy of London Bay Homes
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TRANSPARENT APPARENT— TABLE BY GLASSICAL
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PATTERNS WITH PERSONALITY, COLORS WITH CHARACTER
“The classics are reinterpreted with more personality. Traditional greens and taupes are now expressed with
“I love using Lucite, glass and acrylic. These materials
contemporary influences. So, too, are classic diamond and
have the rare quality of creating a void while adding
circular patterns, now implemented into sleek furniture,
dramatic impact. The eye is drawn to this table’s
fabrics and rugs. With all due apologies to Pantone,
chiseled edge and chunky glass base and the
there isn’t just one it color. It’s all over the spectrum and
gorgeous aqua created by the rough edges.”
ultimately used to express someone’s personality.”
Image: Courtesy of London Bay Homes
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LIVING SPACE TRENDS
Top10
UNIQUE LIVING SPACE TRENDS FOR 2017 As seen in the Winter 2017 edition of Florida Home Builder Magazine: www.fhba.com.
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INVISIBLE TECHNOLOGY Wireless capabilities, speakers the
size of small square cans, pre-programmed Control 4 or Lutron lighting scenes that incorporate table lamps and task lighting, and Future Automation’s next-gen TV and equipment-lift mechanisms integrate technology into the grand design.
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ARCHITECTURAL EVOLUTION
The heavy ornamentation of Old World and Mediterranean-influenced vernaculars has
London Bay Homes has set the trends in Southwest Florida’s luxury home building market
been replaced by clean-lined, rectangular forms and an emphasis on larger expanses
since its founding in 1990 by Mark Wilson, a native of England with degrees in building
of glass. Stone and other accent materials
and engineering, as well as a master’s in business administration. He started the Naples-
are also streamlined, adding subtle texture.
based company to introduce the high design, innovation and personalized customer experience that was lacking at the time. Today, London Bay Homes offers the complete suite of in-house services—from conception to interior, landscape and pool design—and a streamlined, seamless process promising a personalized and timely experience. With more than 300 industry awards and the 2008 recognition from Builder magazine as America’s Best Builder, London Bay Homes is continually evaluating trends in building science and refining its systems and products.
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INSIDE-OUT Large-format pavers, “invisible”
roll-away screens and sliding glass doors with minimal tracking and slimmer framing continue to blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces.
One of the biggest changes Wilson has noticed during the past 26 years is the clients themselves. “They are well educated in all aspects of design,” he said. “More than ever, they know what they like, demand quality service and products, and encourage architects, interior designers and landscape architects to stay ahead of the competition.”
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EFFORTLESS INTERIOR STYLING
Shades of white are blended with cool gray and neutral backgrounds, while accent colors trending to duskier deep-blues and jadegreens with hints of rose quartz add richness and balance. Interiors feature mixed metals and fewer accessories that echo the less-is-
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more aesthetic of the new architecture.
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EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED/ GLASS ACTS
Interior walls bow to expanses of glass to
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DESTINATION SPACES Raised sun decks, outdoor showers
showcase wine cellars, yoga rooms and other
and smaller alfresco sitting areas extend well
purpose-driven spaces. In bathrooms, colored
beyond the lanai, tucked under pergolas in
glass partitions provide privacy while sliding
the yard or focused on fire pits, tables and
glass doors in the master shower open to lush
fireplaces to lengthen time spent outdoors.
outdoor yoga and shower gardens.
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CHANNELING THE RESORT A generation accustomed to luxury
vacation destinations has high expectations
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ISLAND STYLE Kitchen islands—both inside and
out—are celebrated as an important gathering
for the amenities of a private resort at home—
space and visual focus. They’re larger and
custom pools with sun shelves and infinity
personalized with waterfalls, specialty edges
edges, spas, water features, and even
and built-in tables; one client substituted a
outdoor swings.
reclaimed tree root for traditional cabinetry.
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OPEN WIDE The open great room floor plan
now features even less delineation between spaces, fewer columns and framed openings. Sculpted ceilings, indirect and layered lighting and thoughtful furniture placement offer subtle definition of living spaces.
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OUTDOOR INTEGRATION
Landscaping, architectural features and other hardscaping elements are woven together and planned in the initial conceptualization. They’re not afterthoughts.
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HOW WILL YOU EXPRESS YOURSELF?
WILL IT BE BRIGHT AND VIBRANT?
WHAT YOU HAVE HERE IS A BLANK CANVAS. OR WILL IT BE AN OASIS OF CALM?
YES, IT WILL BE ALL OF THESE. IT WILL BE WHATEVER YOU WANT IT TO BE.
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Awe-Inspiring AVIGNON A QUAIL WEST RESIDENCE DESIGNED WITH A FRENCH AESTHETIC PARED DOWN TO ITS SIMPLEST FORM.
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The Avignon, a custom luxury singlefamily estate model built by London Bay Homes, embodies elegant Frenchinspired architecture and interior design complemented by a country club lifestyle. Overlooking one of two Arthur Hillsdesigned golf courses in the exclusive Quail West community, the two-story, four-bedroom model captures the romance of the French countryside and Florida’s famous outdoor lifestyle. “We’ve created the Avignon to complement endless possibilities for the
lifestyle desired in Southwest Florida— whether it’s playing a round of golf on the course, boating along the Gulf of Mexico or dining and shopping at nearby top-rated restaurants and shops,” said Mark Wilson, president and CEO of London Bay Homes. “What started as a blank canvas transformed into a genuine and unique expression of luxury, lifestyle and privacy that’s mindful of the way the future homeowner will live within the home.” Built upon London Bay Homes’ brand promise of Private Label Living, the Avignon
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reflects a commitment to ensuring the highest quality, attention to detail, and a refined process honed by decades of expertise, comprehensive knowledge of building sciences and new technologies, and industry-setting standards. The Avignon offers a sitting room with a gas fireplace, a great room, study, dining room, second-floor loft, five full baths and a powder room within nearly 5,900 square feet of interior living space. It also offers elements of the unexpected—a private garden shower accessible from the master bathroom and
contemporary as well as retro furniture and lighting complementing a pared-down French design aesthetic. Designed for outdoor living with coveted southern views, the Avignon offers multiple outdoor destinations, including covered sitting areas, an outdoor kitchen, freestanding bar and second-floor balconies. Water and fire features provide a relaxing soundtrack and setting for gathering around a fire table or enjoying fire-and-water views from the custom pool’s sun shelf or spa. Interiors by Melissa Allen of Romanza Interior Design feature a clean look and a palette of soft aqua, seafoam and blue against white and neutral backgrounds. The style is evoked in the shapes of select furniture pieces, antique mirrors, and the classic combination of ivory and bisque finishes with classic French blues. The Avignon’s 24-by-24-inch shell stone flooring in main gathering areas emphasizes
the openness of the kitchen, casual dining area and great room. The combined rooms create a large space for entertaining, aided by an adjoining butler’s bar and the kitchen’s steam oven, freezer drawers, 42-inch refrigerator and double ovens. The model also features beamed and specialty ceiling treatments, custom cabinetry and millwork, quartzite countertops, polished marble and mosaic finishes, and random-length wire-brushed European white oak wood floors in the study, master bedroom and loft. The Avignon’s interior design complements its architecture, which 16
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features mansard rooflines, simple blackgray metal accents, formal landscaping and a grass-and-paver driveway leading to its two two-car garages on each side of the entry court. Watercolor blue embellishes window casings and mullions, shutters and the home’s entry. The Avignon is priced at $4,975,000, fully furnished. LondonBay.com
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SELECTION STUDIO THE GRAND OPENING OF LONDON BAY’S SELECTION STUDIO REVEALS A HOME-LIKE EXPERIENCE WHERE CLIENTS CAN DELIGHT IN THEIR SENSES. London Bay Homes has opened a new Selection Studio showcasing the latest design trends in the building industry. “Every room of the Selection Studio has been designed to reinforce London Bay Homes’ brand promise of Private Label Living, and ensure that each home is a personal expression of the homeowner’s distinctive needs, passion and desires,” said Mark Wilson, president and CEO of London Bay Homes. “Clients experience a personalized approach the moment they enter the Selection Studio. They connect with our award-winning team of architects, designers and building experts, who offer a true design-build method to ensure a smooth and enjoyable process.” The 3,500-square-foot studio offers intimate vignette spaces with varied designs featuring state-of-the-art finish selections. “The Selection Studio has all of the elements needed to build a home—from flooring and cabinets to countertops and appliances,” said Selection Studio Manager, 18
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The Selection Studio has all of the elements needed to build a home—from flooring and cabinets to countertops and appliances.
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Alena Birger. “Rather than selecting from a catalog or online, the studio allows homeowners to touch, feel and experience the lifestyle they desire for their custom home.” Featuring an open floor plan design, the Selection Studio immediately welcomes guests to the hospitality bar, reception lounge and kitchen. Additional spaces include a home office, flooring, cabinet and outdoor living studios, a planning room, millwork gallery, and master suite and bathrooms. “We designed the space to showcase a multitude of living scenarios and selections to spark imagination,” said Birger. “Whether it’s an exotic stone and motherof-pearl backsplash or a feature wall made out of wood mosaic tile and sculptural 3D elements, the showrooms prompt homeowners to think outside the box and create a truly individualized experience.” The hospitality bar’s industrial-glam theme is complemented by top-of-the-line Wolf appliances, including a coffee maker,
Sub-Zero 24-inch tall wine refrigerator, under counter beverage center and ice maker. The space also includes a snowfall-hued granite countertop, a peacock-themed handmade stained glass and mirror backsplash, and floor-to-ceiling stone feature wall.
“ We designed the space to showcase a multitude of living scenarios and selections to spark imagination” said Alena Birger, Selection Studio Manager, London Bay Homes.
The reception lounge features clean-lined furnishings and Feng Shui elements enhanced by a fireplace and a limestone sidewall.
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Selection Studio Master Suite Bathroom
The fully equipped kitchen features Wolf appliances, including wall ovens, a steam oven, microwave oven, induction cooktop and Sub-Zero refrigerators
Positioned as the focal point of the Selection Studio, the loft-style chef’s kitchen offers a contemporary approach with custom-stained, rift oak cabinetry featuring a push hydraulic lift system, wood and leather barstools, and an 11-foot Pompeii quartz cascading waterfall island. The fully equipped kitchen also features Wolf appliances, including wall ovens, a steam oven, microwave oven, induction cooktop and Sub-Zero refrigerators. The studio’s home office features a tranquil coastal design with custom finishes and furniture by Omega, and detailed wood flooring that mimics the dome-shaped wood ceiling. Bi-parting glass doors add privacy for client discussion and planning. Birger designed the studio’s master suite to evoke a spa-like luxury retreat with all-white marble walls, a marble and mother-of-pearl laser cut mosaic glass tile feature wall set behind a Kohler soaking tub, and white-ice Carrera tile flooring. The space also has a contemporary multilight
pendant overhead fixture and built-in storage alcoves with warm lighting. Taking a fresh approach to the traditional, the flooring studio showcases wood flooring installed on the ceiling in a diamond pattern—also repeated on the floor. The studio’s dual bathrooms and custom built-in closet spaces display a contrasting juxtaposition of light, bright and ethereal designs situated opposite a more masculine, mid-century modern aesthetic. Elements in one of the bathrooms include custom furniture and vanities with illuminated glass and a sandblasted top, while the adjacent bathroom features a psychedelic mosaic tile floor pattern, a granite sink and countertop, and a black tile feature wall. Both bathrooms have Venetian plaster on the walls and ceiling. The Selection Studio is staffed with a team of professionals to answer questions and work with clients to create custom designs reflecting the homeowner’s individual tastes. LondonBay.com
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Custom CRAZE
YOU DREAM IT, AND LONDON B AY H O M ES WI LL B UI L D I T— FR OM NAPLES TO SARASOTA.
YOU DREAM IT, AND LONDON BAY HOMES WILL BUILD IT. Southwest Florida’s top luxury homebuilder transforms aspirations, ideas and very specific requests into the area’s most distinguished custom homes—each a masterpiece of individual expression that reflects the homeowner’s distinct needs, passions and desires. From Sarasota’s bay and beachfront to its dynamic downtown and top country club communities, London Bay Homes translates personal visions into reality. The company’s all-encompassing tagline, Private Label Living, is a commitment to a custom homebuilding experience that ensures the highest quality and attention to detail, and a refined process honed by its decades of expertise, comprehensive knowledge of building sciences and new technologies, and industry-setting standards. Building a home—whether it’s inspired by a model, a floor plan or a blank canvas
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of inspiration—is a major milestone. Sarasota provides endless lifestyle opportunities with its famous white sugarsand beaches, backyard boats along Sarasota Bay, or, perhaps a bit farther inland, nestled amid rolling golf fairways and nature preserves. Downtown, one is merely a quick stroll to Main Street’s Zagat-rated restaurants, boutiques and world-class arts and culture venues. London Bay Homes fulfills these scenarios with its custom building programs throughout the Sarasota Keys, at The Founders Club, a premier golf and social club community, and in Lakewood Ranch’s most exclusive neighborhoods. “London Bay Homes was founded on creating luxury custom residences,” said Mark Wilson, president and CEO of the award-winning builder. “We work with input from buyers to ensure their home is their own, by customizing it to bring their ideal Sarasota lifestyle to reality.”
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Featuring one of the area’s only true design-build processes and a staff of inhouse architects, interior designers, and experts in custom pools and landscaping, London Bay Homes offers clients a personalized experience, expressing and fulfilling their wants and desires. “We’ve built an indoor basketball court in a two-story garage that doesn’t look like a garage. We’ve created custom wine cellars, specialized garages for car collectors and yoga gardens,” Wilson said. “The most important element of each custom home is that it’s our client’s vision—not ours.” “London Bay Homes understood who we were, instantly, and nothing we asked for
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was too much,” said client Evelyn Follit. Barb Wesley, another buyer, praised the homebuilder “for getting to know their clients and making the process personal.” A custom home evolves with continual input from buyers, evolving from ideas to paper and concept to completion. The process, Wilson said, also informs and educates his team. “As a result of working with well-educated homeowners who have very specific ideas of what they want, we’re now designing homes with, for example, a large master bedroom and boutique-inspired walk-in closets to display luxury shoes and bags,” he said. Custom home architecture now spans the gamut—from country French and West Indies to coastal contemporary. “It’s part of creating a home that’s uniquely theirs,” Wilson said. “We provide every tool and a multifaceted team to make that happen, while making it an effortless and enjoyable experience.” At London Bay Homes, quality isn’t just a part of the luxury homebuilding process— it is the process. Unlike any other luxury homebuilder in Sarasota, the company conducts a 500-point final quality control inspection. “We challenge ourselves to raise the bar on quality, and that translates into everything we do—from having the most talented employees and trade partners, to using the most innovative building techniques and materials, to our whiteglove inspection process,” said Wilson. “This ensures each home’s performance, durability and sustainability meets the client’s complete satisfaction.” LondonBay.com
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More than 100 acres of lakes and preserves.
The Founders Club offers 18 holes of championship golf by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
It’s easy to live a heathy lifestyle at The Founders Club.
For Evelyn Follit and Barb Wesley, their new homes are exactly what they imagined—and more. Watch their stories online at Vimeo.com/LondonBayHomes. Three single-family luxury model homes currently open for viewing at The Founders Club offer three and four bedrooms and 3,300 to 4,400 square feet of living space, and are priced from $1,494,779 to $2,178,900. Created by the award-winning team of London Bay Homes and Romanza Interior Design, the single-story models showcase the latest in luxury architectural and interior design, and offer resort-style outdoor destinations with custom pools and spas. The 700-acre Founders Club offers large homesites overlooking nature preserves, lakes and fairways along the Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed championship golf course.
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Reserve Collection homes and custom estates ranging from 3,100 to more than 6,000 square feet of living space are available at The Founders Club. Home and homesite packages are priced from the $900,000s to more than $5 million. The Founders Club is close to Sarasota’s famed Gulf of Mexico beaches, the University Town Center mall, and the acclaimed local restaurants, boutiques, and arts and cultural venues of downtown Sarasota. Visitors can stop by The Founders Club Sales Center Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, located at 3001 Founders Club Drive, three miles east of I-75 on Fruitville Road, Exit 210. For more information about The Founders Club, call 941-404-3107 or visit TheFoundersClub.com.
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ANNOUNCING MEDITERRA’S NEWEST LUXURY NEIGHBORHOOD
CAMINETTO GRAND OPENING MODELS NOW OPEN Stunningly Appointed Single-Family Homes
Only one luxury golf course community in naples offers two Tom Fazio designed golf courses
and a private beach club. A London Bay Homes Community
Luxury Model Homes Open Daily Villas From $1 Million • Estate Homes From $3 Million Schedule a Private Showing While Selections Last 239–298-7600 • LifeAtMediterra.com Mediterra Sales Center 15836 Savona Way, Naples, FL 34110
The Sonoma Model Home Outdoor Living Area
All Things New at
MEDITERRA MEDITERRA’S NEWEST BOUTIQUE NEIGHBORHOOD IS UNDERWAY, WITH AWARD-WINING MODELS OPEN TO TOUR WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, AND A NEWLY REDESIGNED SALES CENTER WELCOMES VISITORS.
Nature provides the inspired background for life at Caminetto, a new boutique neighborhood of only 15 homes in Mediterra, Naples’ premier golf and beach club and 10-time Community of the Year. Designed by London Bay Homes, Caminetto’s luxury single-family estate homes enhance the natural connection with views of nature preserves and fountained lakes, spacious outdoor areas, and secret retreats that feed the mind, body and soul. Offering three initial floor plans, London Bay Homes’ one- and two-story homes in Caminetto offer generously-sized designs— from 3,500 to 5,000 square feet of living space—flowing to outdoor destinations, 30
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including covered alfresco living and dining areas, fire pits and intimate garden spots. London Bay Homes’ brand promise of Private Label Living ensures each home reflects a commitment to the highest quality, attention to detail, and a refined process honed by decades of expertise, comprehensive knowledge of building sciences and new technologies, and industry-setting standards. The home designs are enhanced by three choices of architectural styles, including transitional interpretations of Mediterranean and coastal regions. Two model homes are now under construction with a third slated to begin this summer.
CAMINETTO MODEL HOMES SET TO OPEN Master suites in the Carmela and Sonoma models are elevated to sanctuaries, enjoying the unfolding beauty of nature and lakes, and featuring the option of an outdoor shower or yoga garden—ideal for morning sun salutations or unwinding before bedtime. Outdoor areas include beckoning custom pools and spas, water and fire features and fully equipped outdoor kitchens. Butler’s bars, wet bars, formal or inkitchen dining areas, gourmet kitchens and open great room floor plans complement any entertaining style. Restful master suites and spa-like baths enhance everyday life. The homes also offer a two-car garage, along with a detached one-car garage. The Carmela features three bedrooms, a formal dining room, study and a secluded yoga garden accessible from the bathroom. It has three full baths, a powder room and 3,835 square feet of living space. The home is priced at $2,850,000 and will be completed by late 2017.
The four-bedroom, four- and one-half bath Sonoma offers 4,421 square feet of living space within two floors. It also features a bonus room set within zero-corner sliding doors opening to the wraparound outdoor living area, a second-floor lounge, and an alfresco garden shower accessible from the master bath. The Sonoma also offers the option of an elevator. The home will be completed this fall and is priced at $3,125,000. The Sonoma Model Home
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BRIGHT, WARM WELCOME Visitors to Mediterra’s redesigned sales center will receive a bright warm welcome. A complete renovation updated the building’s darker colors to light neutral backgrounds, incorporated cleaner lines and simple forms throughout the interior architectural elements, and reworked signage to echo the new modern artwork throughout the center. “The new look reflects a clean, contemporary attitude,” said Deana Skelly,
an interior designer with Romanza Interior Design, who completed the transformation. “We selected furnishings, finishes and accent pieces that took the space from old world traditional to sleek and modern.” The project was led by Milesbrand, a Denver-based firm that works with leading global real estate companies, communities and homebuilders to create distinctive brand identification. The agency simplified the sales center’s displays and used new photography from Mediterra to visually tell
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the lifestyle story of Naples’ premier golf and beach club community. “The displays were created to seamlessly integrate with Romanza’s interior design,” said Deborah Wesler, design director for Milesbrand. “The marketing messaging was shortened to encourage quick engagement focused on key selling points.” For the interior, Skelly removed the old chiseled edge stone floor and replaced it with a wide, smooth, wood-look porcelain tile. The old world barrel vaulted ceiling and elaborate cast-stone columns were removed. A sitting area in the front lobby offers matching tourmaline-turquoise settees and pillows. A separate, larger lounge offers a digital display and four large club chairs centered around a square walnut coffee table with aged brass inlay. “We also added a selfserve beverage center where clients can grab a coffee, fruit-infused water or snacks and relax at the bar area while they learn more about Mediterra from the dedicated sales team,” Skelly said. The center also offers a redesigned original conference room and an alfresco patio. “The outdoor area is such an inviting space for clients to talk with our community representatives,” Skelly said. “The whole experience is much more interactive.” Visit the Mediterra Sales Center, located at 15836 Savona Way, two miles north of Immokalee Road in Naples, Florida.
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LONDON BAY HOMES IS ELEVATING LUXURY LIVING TO NEW LEVELS IN FORT MYERS BEACH WITH GRANDVIEW AT BAY BEACH. Celebrating London Bay Homes’ vision of an elevated and extraordinary lifestyle along the mangroves and waterfront on the southern tip of Fort Myers Beach, Grandview at Bay Beach made its grand debut with the opening of its onsite Sales Center. The Sales Center’s grand opening celebration also introduced visitors to Grandview’s 11-story building, 58 elegant residences, its island contemporary architecture, and its inspired natural setting and sweeping views of Estero Bay, Lovers Key State Park and the Gulf of Mexico. Created by Interior Design Associates, the Sales Center offers visitors the opportunity to use the interactive displays that depict residence-specific vistas with a touch of a button. The Sales Center also showcases interior design styles and a fullsize kitchen demonstrating London Bay Homes’ award-winning high level of finishes and luxury appointments homebuyers can expect in a Grandview residence. Personalized tours through the Sales Center also provided guests with the first public opportunity to view Grandview’s floor plans, ranging from 2,400 to 2,900 square feet. “It was clearly evident by the lines of people waiting to tour the Sales Center that
Grandview at Bay Beach made its grand debut with the opening of its onsite Sales Center.
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guests were excited to learn more about the first tower to come to the Fort Myers Beach area in nearly a decade,” said Mark Wilson, president and CEO of London Bay Homes, named America’s Best Builder by Builder magazine. “The response was overwhelming. Guests enjoyed the evening thoroughly and were pleased with the designs that capture the island contemporary style of the building and the elegant lifestyle only a select few will enjoy in this once-in-a-lifetime location.” Featuring architecture designed by Bob Hall of Curts Gaines Hall Jones Architects, Grandview’s variegated floor plan designs enhance panoramic views, with sunset and sunrise terraces and large expanses of glass
creating a “see-through” feel in its residences. “Unlike many project names, London Bay’s Grandview perfectly depicts the splayed views homeowers can expect. From the water views from the east to the sunset views to the west—the views are truly special,” said Bob Hall of Curts Gaines Hall Jones Architects. Grandview Penthouse 1106 Master Bedroom
Grandview Club Room
Grandview Penthouse 1106 Great Room
Residences at Grandview will indulge homeowners’ desires for openness by combining the kitchen, dining room and great room, and connecting these spaces through double sets of sliding glass doors opening to screened terraces. Each kitchen features designer cabinetry and appliances, freestanding island breakfast bars and walk-in pantries. Floor plans include three-bedroom, three-bedroom-plus-den or four-bedroom designs. Six penthouses offer 11-foot ceilings and private, two-car parking garages with storage. Individual foyers from the elevators afford the privacy of a single-family home with the convenience of maintenance-free living, giving residents more time to enjoy on-site resort-inspired amenities, as well as
Grandview Event Lawn
those offered by the gated condominium community of Waterside. Grandview’s amenities level features a large club room, a state-of-the-art fitness center—complete with a yoga studio—and two fully decorated guest suites. Outdoor destinations capture Southwest Florida’s sophisticated coastal lifestyle with a resortstyle pool and spa, fire pits, barbecue grills, four lighted tennis courts and a lush elevated entertainment area that will be LondonBay.com
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known as “The EL,” as in “Elevated Living,” the tower’s brand positioning line. Grandview’s lucky residents will also discover infinite lifestyle possibilities— beachcombing and boating, sunsets and shopping, dining and fishing. Located on a peninsula jutting into Estero Bay and only two miles from the secluded beaches of Lovers Key State Park—which is known for its wildlife sightings, shelling and
dog beach—Grandview at Bay Beach offers 1.2 miles of walking and jogging paths adjacent to an expansive private open space. Waterside’s array of activities and amenities include additional swimming pools, tennis courts, a fishing pier, direct beach access and several nearby marinas. Featuring a laid-back, welcoming hospitality, Fort Myers Beach offers boutique shops, restaurants and nightly entertainment in the Gulf-front Times Square. For more information about Grandview or to tour the Sales Center today, located at 4530 Bay Beach Lane in Fort Myers Beach, call 239-307-0211 or visit GrandviewBayBeach.com. Check out the Events section for photos of the recent Grand Opening.
Grandview Penthouse 1103 Master Bedroom
Elevated Waterfront Living in Fort Myers Beach
Amenities Include:
Relax without restrictions. Explore without limits. And reach new
° Vibrant Club & Social Room with Catering Kitchen
heights in uncommon luxury. With panoramic views of Estero Bay
Grandview Penthouse 1103 Great Room
and the Gulf of Mexico, Grandview at Bay Beach invites you to enjoy life's greatest achievements. Get in on the ground floor of the last tower in Bay Beach.
° Resort-Style Pool & Spa ° Fitness Center & Yoga Studio ° Four Lighted Tennis Courts ° Walking/Jogging Paths Adjacent to an Expansive, Private Nature Preserve
Floor plans and pricing now available. Reserve your residence today.
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REIMAGINED Outdoor Havens THE CORRELLS CHOSE LONDON BAY HOMES RENOVATION AND DESIGN TO CREATE THE IDEAL OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE.
Summers are a special time for
“This is Florida and people spend
Chris Correll. “However, after a few years
trellis element and additional access
contractors, interior architectural
While cosmetic projects like
southwest Florida residents—warm
a lot of time outside,” Bailey said.
of living in the home, we realized that
to the deck from the ground level via
designers, construction management
installing a new floor, redoing a
days and comfortable evenings
“Many of the requests have included
the outdoor living space was an area
a spiral staircase. The team added
and the award-winning Romanza
bathroom or changing out cabinetry
provide the ideal setting to lure
doubling or tripling outdoor living
that we wanted to utilize more, but the
new landscape and enhancements
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can typically be completed fairly
everyone outdoors. For many, it’s a
spaces to incorporate cabanas,
space needed some improvements to
to the hardscape.
quickly in one off-season cycle,
season marked by refreshing drinks
outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and fire
accommodate our visiting family and
and are very comprehensive in our
extreme makeovers require greater
by the pool, evening barbecues
pits, as well as redesigning existing
friends who enjoyed lounging by the
the London Bay Homes team was
approach—from landscaping to
time and planning. London Bay Homes
on expansive outdoor spaces, and
pools, spas and landscapes.”
pool. We immediately went to London
always so reassuring, and provided
interior design,” said Bailey. “We offer
Renovation and Design division works
“Throughout the entire process,
“We are true design-led builders
stargazing and fireside chats on
For the Corrells, who had
Bay Homes with our ideas and were
us with the peace of mind that they
comprehensive renovations, including
around its clients’ schedules and in
poolside chaises perfectly poised to
previously worked with London Bay
impressed with their team’s designs.”
were able to make the adjustments we
landscape, interior and outdoor
some cases performs whole-home
welcome the evening rosy glow.
Homes while building their dream
desired,” added Chris. “The design came
environment enrichment. The beautiful
projects in stages spanning two to
For Matthew Bailey, Director of
home in Mediterra, working with
an addition of an outdoor portico, a
out better than I could have imagined
thing about London Bay Homes is
three seasons.
Renovation and Design at London
the builder again to make a few
new outdoor pool bath, cabana, and
and truly looks like it was a part of the
we offer all design and construction
Bay Homes, creating sought-after
enhancements was a no-brainer.
an expansion of the outdoor kitchen.
original design, not an addition.”
services under one roof, whether
start in April and continue through the
outdoor spaces that capture residents’
Additional enhancements were also
someone is building from the
summer so they’re completed before
distinctive desires is just one of the
impressed by the building quality of the
made to the home’s sun deck on the
London Bay Homes Renovation and
ground up or renovating. Our clients
seasonal residents return in the winter,”
Design covers the spectrum of home-
don’t have to deal with three or
said Bailey. “Ideally, homeowners who
improvement services, from complete
four consultants, contractors and
are considering a remodel should be
interior and exterior makeovers and
specialty contractors.”
starting the process now.”
room additions to kitchen and bath
renovations and architectural and
include homeowners who are ready
and Design also offers luxury high-rise
design accents. The company’s brand
to modernize as well as recent buyers
build-outs, second-floor additions and
promise of Private Label Living ensures
who have purchased an existing home
green building services that improve a
quality, attention to detail, an enjoyable
or condo in need of renovation services.
home’s energy efficiency.
building process and homes that are a
unique expression of the homeowners’
with just new floors, and then realize
your home to fit your lifestyle, call
distinctive tastes.
they really want to start all over and
239-592-1400 or visit LondonBay.com.
renovate to improve the entire plan
many areas of focus for the division.
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“When we built our home, we were
execution by London Bay Homes,” said
The Corrells renovation included
second floor to include a fireplace,
In addition to outdoor spaces,
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Many of the company’s clients
“Sometimes our clients will start
and Design’s in-house team of experts
and update it to the 21st century,”
includes licensed architects and
Bailey said.
“Most of our renovation projects
London Bay Homes Renovation
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NEXT-GEN Retirement LONDON BAY HOMES PLANS NEW COMMUNITY FOR NEXT GENERATION OF RETIREES London Bay Homes is excited to announce that it is anticipating state approval on a new community planned for 55 acres in the heart of Naples: Moorings Park Grande Lake. The new community would build upon the foundation that has made Moorings Park and Moorings Park at Grey Oaks the preferred choice for Life Plan communities in Southwest Florida.
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The project would be in partnership with Moorings Park, and would combine one-of-a-kind vistas of magnificent lakes, luxury residences, exceptional healthcare, as well as optional access to Naples Grande Golf Club. “Future residents will be attracted to its natural beauty, classic design and total commitment to enable them to live longer, healthier and happier lives,” stated Daniel Lavender, CEO of Moorings Park Institute, Inc. “For nearly three decades, the brand promise of ‘Private Label Living’ has reflected our commitment to building and developing the finest luxury homes in Southwest Florida,”
said Mark Wilson, President of London Bay Homes. “It’s an honor for us to now extend our philosophy of choice in design to the area’s newest community.” Moorings Park Grande Lake would lay adjacent to the Naples Grande Golf Club, which is located on the south side of Golden Gate Parkway, between AirportPulling and Livingston roads. Once approved, the community would provide luxurious mid-rise residences, including spacious penthouses. Moorings Park Grande Lake is designed to take advantage of views of a 28-acre lake,
offering panoramic water and picturesque golf course views. “The physical environment presents an innovative and resort-style blueprint that provides for seamless physical and visual experiences,” said Lavender. “It also maximizes the beauty and appeal of waterfront living combined with high-end materials and services,” Wilson added. For additional information regarding Moorings Park Grande Lake visit MooringsParkGL.org or call 239-919-1620.
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ENTERTAINMENT Q: What are some of the most recent venues you’ve played in Naples, Florida? We wish that we could name all the wonderful venues where we perform, but on any given weekend you can find any one of the Foreman Productions bands performing at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort, JW Marriott Marco Island, and the Boca Bay Pass Club in Boca Grande. We’ve even had several solo performances at London Bay’s beautiful model homes. Q: Do you perform at golf and country clubs, or can you create in-home entertainment experiences? Absolutely! In conjunction with Foreman Productions, we recently helped create a beautiful backyard wedding in Port Royal that included premium furnishings, live foliage, lighting, and of course the entertainment. Q: What type of music do you play? Describe the sights and sounds of the band. To sum it up simply, we play it all! Brett guides the music at his events to work with what is appropriate at each given moment whether it is soft, background music or an up-tempo dance set. You are sure to see a floor full of multigenerational dancers enjoying the sounds of Motown one moment and the latest radio hit the next—and just wait until you see our saxophonist Gerald hit those high notes.
THE BRETT FOREMAN BAND The Brett Foreman Band is a hip, organic, highenergy party-band that has become a household name at premium venues throughout the state of Florida. Bandleader Brett Foreman manages productions utilizing years of experience, consisting of thousands of shows and extensive training that began with the ‘Art of the Party’ curriculum at The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia.
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Q: Describe your favorite venue thus far and why? Nearly every venue that we play can be described as our favorite for different reasons. For us, it is more about the amazing friends we make and energy within the venue—regardless if the event is a wedding, country club dance, gala, private event, fundraiser, or formal ball. Q: What is the craziest thing you’ve witnessed at a venue? While it may not be exactly crazy, we performed at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach for a party hosted by Donald Trump. Many A-list guests were in attendance including Regis Philbin—who happens to be a dancing machine.
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Continually Connecting to
EVENTS
CLIENTS, REALTORS & COMMUNITY
Kochenour’s
Cocktail Party March 6, 2017
Invitation-only event hosted by our clients Ken and Candice Kochenour at London Bay’s Avignon model home in Quail West to benefit the Humane Society of Naples.
11th Annual
Komen Southwest Florida Race for the Cure March 4, 2017 London Bay’s Team participated in the annual fundraiser at Coconut Point Mall in Estero, Florida.
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EVENTS
Continually Connecting to
CLIENTS, REALTORS & COMMUNITY
Grandview at Bay Beach Grand Opening
April 13, 2017 More than 300 guests gathered for the opening of Grandview at Bay Beach’s Sales Center. Guests enjoyed live music while sipping on cocktails and indulging on tropical-themed hors d’oeuvres and desserts of lemon, caramel and raspberry macaroons.
Celebration of Collaboration at The Claremont April 6, 2017
London Bay Homes and MHK Architecture & Planning hosted a festive evening to celebrate the stunning partnership of design and execution of The Claremont model in Old Naples, which sold shortly after completion.
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MOVE-IN READY HOMES
THE CHELSTON Old Naples
NAPLES, FLORIDA
631 Broad Court $4,275,000* 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath Toby Cloutier | 239.280.7367
THE AVIGNON Quail West 13750 Pondview Circle $4,975,000* 4 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 1 half bath Toby Cloutier | 239.280.7367
THE CAPRIANO Mediterra 16979 Cortile Drive $3,675,000* 4 bedrooms, 4 baths Lawrence Middleton | 239.961.1012 Lisa Groneman | 239.825.9205
THE CLARA Mediterra 16759 Cabreo Drive $1,995,000* 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath Lawrence Middleton | 239.961.1012 Lisa Groneman | 239.825.9205
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*Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
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MOVE-IN READY HOMES
ESTERO, FLORIDA
THE BENITA Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club 18125 Via Portofino Way $2,150,000* 4 bedrooms, 4 baths Doug Purcell | 239.825.4892
THE CILENTO Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club 18104 Via Portofino Way $3,225,000* 4 bedrooms, 4 baths Doug Purcell | 239.825.4892
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*Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
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MOVE-IN READY HOMES
THE ISABELLA GRANDE The Founders Club
SARASOTA, FLORIDA
3793 Caledonia Lane $1,494,779* 3 bedrooms, 3 baths Rita Green | 941.378.0900
THE ADALIA The Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch 7975 Matera Court $1,028,570* 3 bedrooms, 3 baths Rita Green | 941.378.0900
THE CAMBERDALE South Poinsettia 1806 Oleander Street $3,275,000* 4 bedrooms, 4 baths Rita Green | 941.378.0900
THE MANDEVILLE Spice Bay on Siesta Key 1238 Sharswood Lane $5,925,000* 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 half baths Rita Green | 941.378.0900
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