VacationRentalHotSpots.com, a leading Florida Vacation Rentals site, has joined the FVRMA – Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association. What this means for vacation rental owners is the backing of a statewide association that focuses on profitability through the latest regulatory updates and the educational background necessary for survival in the competitive vacation rental market in Florida. What it means for renters is an upscale and professional vacation rental experience that follows regulations.
According to Kenny Doucette, owner of VacationRentalHotSpots.com, ”this site brings vacation rental managers together and educates them with methodologies to make their vacation rentals better and market them better in today’s environment. The networking opportunities and the resources provided by the FVRMA can be helpful for any vacation rental.”
Because the FVRMA provides education, influence, and information, Vacation Rental Hotspots can benefit by having some of the best-trained vacation rental property managers, which is something that some vacation rental agencies lack. When it comes to profitable operating standards in the industry, the FVRMA can provide additional support for the property managers, who already operate under the most top-notch standards.
Because Vacation Rental Hotspots handles all kinds of rentals throughout the best locations in Florida, this can be important, when it comes to managing a large vacation rental portfolio. Not only does it provide better ways to improve the bottom line for profitability, but it provides marketing methods to improve the number of renters that companies are able to obtain.
Vacation Rental Hotspots has owned and managed vacation rentals for years, getting their start in Daytona Beach and expanding to vacation rental properties throughout the state of Florida. They are one of the leading vacation rental companies for beach houses, oceanfront condos, golf villas, and Disney area vacation homes at affordable prices. In fact, many of their vacation rentals rent for a week at prices less than a couple nights in a luxury hotel.
When it comes to the experts in the Florida vacation rental market, Vacation Rental Hotspots has been a leader in the industry. Many of the vacation renters are repeat guests that use their rentals for family vacations or romantic getaways. Through customer service and professionalism, they have become a leading vacation rental property management company. Through affiliation with FVRMA, they will become one of the best.
With a refreshing nip in the air as our cooler seasonal temperatures move in, it’s an even better time to get outside and enjoy the fun activities at Mercato First Fridays. Join us on November 6 from 6-10 p.m. for an exciting evening of live music, special merchant offers, raffles for prizes, and so much more.
The Jacob Jeffries four-piece band performs across from The Pub, 7-10p.m. Frequently performing in South Florida, the band features Jimmy Powers on guitar, Brian Lang on bass, Josh “Papa Bear” Connolly on drums, and Jeffries on lead vocals and keys. The Jacob Jeffries Band was named 2008’s Best Live Band by the Broward New Times, and competed and won the Florida Grammy Showcase!
Next to Whole Foods, from 6-10 p.m. one of Southwest Florida’s finest DJs, Chris Ceron, who brings all genres of music from the very formal and elegant, to the casual and upbeat party atmosphere. While you are there, don’t miss Whole Foods wine sampling, where you can swirl, sniff, sip and repeat with up to 20 selections for only $5.
Get an early start on the evening festivities and enjoy Happy Hour Specials throughout Mercato. Food and beverage discounts, savings on apparel, in store drawings, and much more. Check out Bravo from 3-6 p.m.; Beer tent at The Pub; Capital Grille 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Beer, wine and bottled water at AZN; McCormick and Schmick’s 3:30 –7 p.m., and 9 until closing specials; Blue Martini 4-7 p.m; and Piola.
During First Fridays, stop by Signatures for a chance to win a Furla handbag; Z Gallerie, 1 of 2 $50 gift cards; 15% savings at Spectacles; free gift with $75 purchase at Swim ‘n Sport; and Bobby Chan is offering a 15% discount off purchase.
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Moraya Bay, North Naples newest and last beachfront condominium, and the towers of The Dunes Grande Preserve; Grande Phoenician and Grande Geneva, will be exclusively represented by Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc., REALTORS, as selected by Signature Communities.
Located directly on Vanderbilt Beach, at the corner of Bluebill Avenue and Gulfshore Drive North Moraya Bay Beach Tower is an eleven-story luxury condominium with eight residences on each of the nine residential levels over two parking and amenities levels. Floor plans are offered with three or four bedrooms, three full and one half baths, and will range from 3,900 to 4,500 square-feet of living area. The curved design of the building maximizes the view from the seventy-two residences.
Every residence will feature a private elevator foyer, nine-foot ceiling heights in all living areas, a grand salon, and open terraces with preserve, bay and Gulf views. The gourmet kitchen/ butler’s pantry combination provides two refrigerators, two dishwashers, two ovens, two sinks, wine cooler and ice maker. Smart wiring for a variety of technological usages including communication and entertainment is included as well as a full size GE Profile washer and dryer in utility room.
A unique circular drive, graced with a decorative bronze fire fountain as its focal point, provides a welcoming entry to the exquisitely appointed amenity plaza, which features a glass expanse for direct views of the Gulf of Mexico.
Moraya Bay Beach Tower residents not only enjoy proximity to the beach, fishing facilities, boating, shopping, and dining, but also resort-style on-site amenities. A landscaped beachside tropical pool, a separate lap pool, state-of-the-art fitness facility, grotto bar with full resort services are all positioned to view the beach and Gulf of Mexico. The residences at Moraya Bay are priced from $2,750,000
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BCB Homes’ first “Montelena” model earned Green Home certification by The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ and Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC). The “Montelena” is now available pre-construction in Estuary at Grey Oaks. This Stofft-Cooney Architects plan encompasses 5,287 square feet of living area, and a total area of 7,789 square feet, including terraces and a three-car garage.
The benefits of this green home for a homeowner include lower operating costs, a healthier interior environment, reduction of water usage, and increased sustainability.
President of BCB Homes, Joe Smallwood is well versed in “green living” on both a professional and personal basis. This April, Smallwood’s private residence in Estuary earned the status of being the first green home in all of Florida to be certified by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and also the Florida Green Building Coalition (FBBC).
“The trend toward building green homes will only continue to expand as more people discover the paybacks.” said Smallwood. “As builders, our responsibility to the environment demands that we continue to incorporate new, more energy-efficient and resourceful building methods. We have the ability to construct homes to operate more efficiently and provide a healthier living environment, inside and out. That’s smart building.”
The Smallwood residence earned four 2009 Sand Dollars awards including Best Green Home, FPL BuildSmart, Best Master suite and Product Design of the year for a private residence. The completed Montelena model earned five 2009 Sand Dollars including Product Design of the Year for a single-family model home, Best Landscape Design, Best Outdoor Living Area, Best Pool Design and Best Kitchen.
BCB Homes’ single story, great room floor plan “Montelena” is planned with “green building” methods from the outside in. Adaptable native and drought tolerant plants will make up approximately fifty percent of the landscaping adding colorful beauty to the grounds yet requiring less water, maintenance and fertilizers. The exterior of the home will be finished with ArcusStone®, a fine aggregate plaster formula of crushed limestone. The versatile mix can be colorized, textured and “cut” to emulate beautiful cut stone; it weathers well and requires less maintenance without paint.
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Bobby Chan offers a high-end apparel collection
for lifestyle-minded men of all ages.
Call 239.513.9300 for more information.
Visit our other fine retailers and restaurants including…
Whole Foods Market • The Capital Grille • Jos. A. Bank • Z Gallerie
Signatures • Blue Martini • McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant
Books a Million • Coldwater Creek • Sur la table • Swim’ n Sport
Piola • GiGi’s Childrens’ Boutique • AZN Azian Cuisine • Bravo!
The Pub Naples • Pandora • Silverspot • Spectacles
Price of Paradise: Venetian Villas’ Residence 2900 has views of Venetian Bay, Gulf access
Park Shore Naples Florida: Listed at $1,625,000
Specs: 2,678-total-square-foot attached villa is located in Venetian Villas, a gated boating subdivision of Park Shore. Boasting panoramic views of Venetian Bay, this three-bedroom, three-bath residence also has a great room, breakfast bar, laundry room and lanai. A private elevator to the second floor offers one level living with no other residence above. Nearby Venetian Village offers shopping and dining.
Details: Located at 4000 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., residence 2900 has 2,480 square feet of living space and features Nantucket decor with Ralph Lauren fabrics and wall coverings. Interior details include tray ceilings, built-in cabinets, closet cabinets, custom mirrors and wet bar. The villas have new roofs and new boat docks. The boat docks outside your front door are available for lease. Community amenities also include private beach access and a large condominium pool. Venetian Bay offers boaters Gulf of Mexico access.
Source: Mary Halpin and Jamey Halpin, Premier Properties of Southwest Florida Inc., Realtors, Mary Halpin, 239-269-3005, Jamey Halpin, 239-821-3000, Mary@maryhalpin.com, Naples Real Estate
A certificate of occupancy has been issued for Tavira, the sixth of eight planned luxury towers by The Lutgert Companies in Bonita Bay. Tavira, adjacent to Estero Bay Park, is a 26-story condominium with a total of 90 residences ranging from 3,517 to 4,146 square feet of air conditioned living space. Each residence has a screened terrace fitted with a summer kitchen equipped with an electric grill, sink and cabinetry; and SubZero/Wolf appliance package in residence. The building has a rooftop sunset terrace for all of the homeowner’s enjoyment with views of Estero Bay, Bonita Beach and the Gulf of Mexico, seating areas, a grill and a wet bar area. The pool deck has an infinity-edge heated pool, individual cabanas, spa, two gas grills, and large covered pool cabana with wet bar, seating and a see-through fireplace. Wi-Fi is a new added feature to allow residents to relax poolside and connect on the World Wide Web. Indoors, there is an attractively appointed clubroom with bar and catering kitchen, a media room with tiered theater-style seating, card room, game room and health club with fitness center and steam rooms and a massage room.
Tavira is priced from $1,606,000. Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc., REALTORS is the exclusive sales and marketing representative of the High-rises at Bonita Bay. The sales center is located at the entrance of the community on U.S. 41 in Bonita Springs. For information, contact the Bonita Bay Sales Center 239-495-1105.
The Lutgert Companies announced the grand opening of Spectacles, a full service upscale optical center at The Mercato in North Naples. Spectacles, a locally owned family business, makes its debut in approximately 1,000 square feet located adjacent to GiGi’s.
Spectacles focuses on “redefining your view” by providing high-end personalized customer service in a swanky showroom setting with Italian stone flooring and displays of more than 2,000 of the latest style frames. Designers such as Chanel, Prada, Lafont, Tiffany, Silhouette, Alain Mikli and many more are offered. Eye exams are performed at all-in-one high-tech computer stations and free- form technology lenses provide for a more precise product. In keeping with many sunny days of Southwest Florida, a collection of unique sunglasses is also presented.
“We are pleased to announce the opening of Spectacles at The Mercato,” said Dougall McCorkle, Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate for The Lutgert Companies. “Spectacles is a great fit for the upscale shops, restaurants, and businesses at The Mercato. Their high profile composition will well serve the patrons of Mercato.”
Owner of two successful optical stores in Naples, Naples Optical and Naples Optical Too, Tipton Lemay established Spectacles as the next evolutionary step in optical eyewear services.
Located on 52-acres at the intersection of U.S. 41 North and Vanderbilt Beach Road, The Mercato is a premier lifestyle community offering the finest in condominium living together with the best in shopping, dining and entertainment, all in one location.
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Wildflower and Blue Willi’s are supporting the American Cancer Society’s fight against breast cancer by selling raffle tickets for select clothing and gift items in both stores at The Village on Venetian Bay. Starting on Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 18, the raffle will generate donations, 100 percent of which will support the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program. The public is invited to walk in the annual Making Strides event on Saturday, October 17 at the Village on Venetian Bay, 4200 Gulf Shore Boulevard North in Naples.
For more information about the Making Strides for Breast Cancer walk or the Collier office of the American Cancer Society, please call 239-261-0337 or visit http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/naples. If you are unable to participate in the walk, but still want to show support, stop by Wildflower or Blue Willi’s on the south side of The Village on Venetian Bay and purchase raffle tickets.
Esperia South at Bonita Bay: Listed at $910,000
Specs: 2,327 total-square-foot furnished home on the 17th floor of Esperia South offers two bedrooms, a den, two baths and a great room with nearly floor to ceiling windows. From this high-rise residence, panoramic views of Estero Bay, the resort pool and ninth hole of the Bay Island golf course are showcased.
Details: Esperia South Unit 1704 has 2,102 square feet of living space. The master suite and guest suites open onto terraces that share the view of Estero Bay and Gulf of Mexico. The screened terrace off the kitchen is equipped with a summer kitchen. This upscale high-rise has an electronic, controlled-access entry system and a staffed, designer-furnished lobby. The adjoining resort-style amenity complex includes a lagoon-style pool, whirlpool, barbecue grills and an outdoor bar with screened cabana and fireplace, clubroom and mini-theater. Esperia South is located at 4951 Bonita Bay Blvd.
Source: Donna Menendez, Naples Real Estate 239-495-1105, DonnaM@premiermail.net, www.premier-properties.com
