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Port Royal Area Home named as one of the Top 25 Oceanfront Homes for Sale
Joining the likes of extravagant homes from Hawaii to Maine, a Gulf front Naples home was included in the roster of the finest oceanfront homes for sale by Ocean Home magazine.
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Added: Tuesday, 31 May 2011

A weekend of great savings, music, and art at The Promenade at Bonita Bay
Take pleasure in the art, music and great shopping at the annual sidewalk sale and Art Walk at The Promenade at Bonita Bay. Take advantage of great season savings Thursday, April 28, from 10am to 8pm, and from 10 am to 5 pm on Friday and Saturday, April 29 and 30.
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Added: Monday, 25 April 2011

Art and Dance at The Promenade at Bonita Bay
In the center courtyard, Parrott Heads will delight with the island sounds of Ron Rutz while Ron and Jean Duo heat up the night with classic rock and dance hits.
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Added: Monday, 11 April 2011

Cool Jazz and Hot Latin Sounds at The Promenade
It's Art and Jazz at the Promenade at Bonita Bay on Thursday, April 7 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
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Added: Monday, 28 March 2011

Sip and Sample Event a Success
Friends of Foster Children of Southwest Florida announced that the first Sip and Sample fundraising event held on February 23 at the Village on Venetian Bay was a vintage success.
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Added: Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Lee Leatherwood Joins Premier Sotheby’s International Realty as Rental Division Manager
Bonita Springs, Marco Island, Naples, FL - Premier Sotheby’s International Realty announced that Lee Leatherwood has joined the firm as Rental Manager for the company's luxury Residential and Vacation Rental Division in the Quarles and Brady building off Panther Lane in Naples.
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Added: Friday, 11 March 2011

Sanctuaries in the Sky Designer Showcase: 6 Bonita Bay homes on display
Visitors will get a glimpse into high-rise living this month as they tour six model homes at Tavira at Bonita Bay.
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Added: Monday, 07 March 2011

Sales, exposure up after Premier Properties’ affiliation with Sotheby’s International
Scott F. Lutgert, chairman of the Lutgert Companies and founder of Premier Properties of Southwest Florida Inc., announced in November that Premier Properties of Southwest Florida had affiliated with the Sotheby’s International Realty brand and now would operate as Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.
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Added: Monday, 07 March 2011

Michelle Burke-Phillips Joins Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that Michelle Burke-Phillips has joined as Managing Broker for the firm’s Gallery office in the Northern Trust Building in Naples.
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Added: Friday, 04 February 2011

Art and Jazz at The Promenade
Join us at The Promenade at Bonita Bay on the first Thursday of each month for a fantastic collection of art and Jazz.
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Added: Thursday, 27 January 2011

Premier SIR Participates in Luxury R/E Conference
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, a luxury real estate firm based in Naples, Florida, participated in an orientation conference held for companies that have recently joined the Sotheby’s International Realty® network of residential real estate brokerages.
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Added: Wednesday, 22 December 2010

Signature Sotheby's to open Longboat office
Signature Sotheby’s International Realty has a new home on Longboat Key. Judy Green, the firm’s managing partner, confirmed the company’s plans to open a new office at 540 Bay Isles Road, in the Northern Trust Bank building, a move that she said will allow the company to better serve its clients.
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Added: Monday, 06 December 2010

Green Power
Judy Green, who came out of retirement in late 2008 to launch the Sarasota-based Signature Sotheby’s Realty, used to say, “We are just a baby company starting out.”
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Added: Thursday, 02 December 2010

Sotheby's International Realty Brand Enters Naples Market With Premier Properties
Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc., in Naples, Fla., has joined its luxury real estate network and now will do business as Premier Sotheby's International Realty.
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Added: Monday, 15 November 2010

Sales on the rise at AQUA High-Rise
A strong sales pace continues at AQUA with three additional closings in August and September, traditionally slow months in Naples, Florida for luxury condominium sales.
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Added: Wednesday, 13 October 2010

Curry Elected as Florida Council Director
Ms. Betty Curry, Operations Manager for Lutgert Insurance, was elected to the position of Florida Council Director at the September, Florida Council meeting of the National Association of Insurance Women.
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Added: Monday, 11 October 2010

Refined Comfort and Superlative Scenery Reign in Tavira Model
The High-Rises at Bonita Bay dot a prime western tract of land facing preserve stand, Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
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Added: Thursday, 07 October 2010

Sales team appointed for The Lutgert High-Rises at Bonita Bay
Real estate veterans Billie Jans and Douglas Davlin have joined Jeffrey DeAngelis as the Premier Properties sales team for The High-Rises at Bonita Bay.
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Added: Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Tavira's Model 901 Elevates Luxury Living
Model 901 at Tavira presents a transitional design concept with tropical influences in its color palette and accessories.
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Added: Tuesday, 21 September 2010

The Pink Trucks Are Coming
The Pink Heals Tour is on the move. Guardians of the Ribbon, dressed in pink fire suits, will drive pink fire trucks across the nation on a journey to raise funds and awareness for women affected by cancer.
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Added: Wednesday, 15 September 2010

Rotary Club of Bonita Springs Noon to Host Fall Fashion International Fest 2010 at Mercato
The Rotary Club of Bonita Springs Noon will host International Fest 2010 on Thursday, October 7, 2010 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.at The Mercato on US 41 in North Naples.
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Added: Friday, 10 September 2010

Prange Honored as Featured Panel Speaker
James (Jim) A. Prange, a Marco Island Realtor with Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc., has been named a featured speaker for the upcoming annual conference of National Association of Realtors (NAR) to be held in New Orleans on November 7.
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Added: Monday, 30 August 2010

Building of America Network Honors The Beach Tower at Moraya Bay
From hundreds of submitted projects, only the best have been selected as Building of America award winners.
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Added: Tuesday, 24 August 2010

READY, AIM, EAT - It’s Restaurant Week at Mercato!
Join us starting Friday, August 6 through Thursday, August 12 for a diverse dining discovery of the restaurants at Mercato as they put on a special feast.
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Added: Friday, 23 July 2010

Chris Wortman and Max Lummis have joined Premier Properties
Chris Wortman and Max Lummis have joined Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc. as Broker Associate and Sales Associate, respectively.
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Added: Monday, 19 July 2010

Tavira at Bonita Bay Tops Them All for Elegant Carefree Living
If you are in the market to move up to a new, luxury high-rise home with top-quality construction, sensational views and a host of amenities, Tavira at Bonita Bay presents the pinnacle experience in luxury high-rise living.
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Added: Monday, 24 May 2010

Premier Properties is Opening Doors at the Bonita Bay High-rises
Premier Properties is hosting an exclusive open house at all of the high-rises at Bonita Bay, on Sunday, May 16 from Noon to 5pm.
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Added: Monday, 10 May 2010

ML Meade Earns Top Producer Award
ML Meade was honored as a Top Producer for 2009 by the Women’s Council of Realtors Naples-on-the-Gulf chapter.
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Added: Wednesday, 14 April 2010

Experience Tavira at Bonita Bay Through Homeowners' Eyes
If you are curious about what living in the new luxury high-rise, Tavira at Bonita Bay, would be, homeowners are enthused to share a personal perspective about what owning a home in Tavira means to them.
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Added: Monday, 22 February 2010

Premier Properties Welcomes Two New Agents
Premier Properties announced that Patricia Patterson and Cindy Reiff have joined the company.
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Added: Monday, 08 February 2010

Naples International Film Festival (NIFF) featured film, THE COVE wins award
The Naples International Film Festival (NIFF) is proud to announce The COVE, the feature film for the Naples International Film Festival in 2009, was awarded the Critic’s Choice Movie Award for best documentary.
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Added: Thursday, 28 January 2010

Three New Agents Join Premier Properties
Maureen and Michael Joyce and Milton Collins have joined Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc., REALTORS.
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Added: Thursday, 21 January 2010

Sweeping Views of Preserve, Bay and Gulf From Tavira at Bonita Bay
A design scheme of earth, water and sky creates serene moods throughout the 3,517 square-feet of living area in Tavira model 1202. Subtle greens, slate blues and fawn tones are blended with textured walls and appointments to harmonize with the environs.
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Added: Thursday, 21 January 2010

Live The Highlife In Tavira Residence 904
With far-reaching views of preserves, Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico; décor and furnishings inspired by colors of the sun; and 4,146 square-feet of living area, Tavira Residence 904 is made for sharing.
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Added: Wednesday, 02 December 2009

Tavira Receives Certificate Of Occupancy
A certificate of occupancy has been issued for Tavira, the sixth of eight planned luxury towers by The Lutgert Companies in Bonita Bay.
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Added: Thursday, 15 October 2009

Jeske has earned her license as a Broker Associate
Premier Properties of Southwest Florida Inc., REALTORS announced that Roxanne Jeske has earned her license as a Broker Associate.
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Added: Tuesday, 11 August 2009

Two Great Organizations Introduce “Artists’ Studios at the Promenade”
The Art League of Bonita Springs and the Promenade in Bonita Bay are partnering to provide the new 'Artists' Studios at the Promenade' beginning this month.
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Added: Friday, 10 July 2009

America's healthiest beach and lake getaways
We know your summer vacation time is precious: You want to land where you can truly relax, breathe fresh air, get in some exercise and eat well -- without breaking the bank. That's why we teamed up with a panel of travel and health experts to help us find the healthiest of the nation's most popular beach and lake towns.
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Added: Thursday, 09 July 2009

4 New Agents Join Premier Properties of Southwest Florida Inc.
Monica Cameron, Meghan Reed, Scott Pearson and Dave Flowers have joined the company.
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Added: Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Esperia South Opens New 25th-Floor Model Residence
The Lutgert Companies has introduced its newest model residence in Esperia South at Bonita Bay.
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Added: Monday, 22 June 2009

DeSalvo named Power Broker winner
Premier Properties of Southwest Florida Inc., Realtors commercial division, announced Andrew DeSalvo has been selected as CoStar Power Broker Award winner.
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Added: Tuesday, 16 June 2009

Four New High-Rise Model Residences At Bonita Bay
The Lutgert Companies has introduced the first four model residences in Tavira at Bonita Bay, its sixth luxury high-rise in the Bonita Springs community.
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Added: Wednesday, 20 May 2009

Model Residences Show Life In High Definition
Model homes provide prospective homeowners with a taste of a home’s possibilities and livability, but also serve as showcases for interior designers’ creativity and style. As a result, model homes often feature the very best and latest in interior design.
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Added: Friday, 17 April 2009

New Web Site Launched For The High-Rises At Bonita Bay
The Lutgert Companies has introduced a totally new Web site for The High-Rises at Bonita Bay. The site, www.BonitaBayHighRises.com, combines fresh graphics, eye-catching photography and video clips, and a mix of information backed by catchy music to give visitors a vivid look at Bonita Bay’s incomparable lifestyle.
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Added: Wednesday, 08 April 2009

Bonita Bay, Mediterra and Twin Eagles Hit Top 100
For the third consecutive year, Travel + Leisure Golf magazine ranked Bonita Bay, Mediterra and TwinEagles, three of Bonita Bay Group’s Southwest Florida master-planned communities, on its 2009 list of America’s top 100 golf communities.
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Added: Monday, 09 February 2009

THE HIGH-RISES AT BONITA BAY: PERFECT FOR GOLFERS
The Bonita Springs community has three Arthur Hills-designed courses within its 2,400 acres, and two Tom-Fazio courses provide a pure golf experience nearby. The High-Rises at Bonita Bay not only offer a bird’s-eye view of several fairways – as well as Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico – but also provide a low-maintenance lifestyle that frees time to spend on the links.
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Added: Thursday, 05 February 2009

MSU Mascot “Sparty” Appearing in SW Florida
To celebrate its recognition recently as an official chapter of the Michigan State University Alumni Association, the MSU Alumni Club of Southwest Florida will be co-sponsoring a “tailgate party” with The Promenade at Bonita Bay.
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Added: Thursday, 05 February 2009

The Promenade Launches Redesigned Web Site
The Lutgert Companies today announced the launch of its newly redesigned web site for The Promenade at Bonita Bay at www.promenadeshops.com.www.promenadeshops.com
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Added: Tuesday, 03 February 2009

The Coffee Mill Opens at the Promenade
The Lutgert Companies today announced the opening of The Coffee Mill at The Promenade at Bonita Bay in Bonita Springs, Florida. The locally owned coffee shop occupies 1,100 square feet previously occupied by Starbucks.
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Added: Friday, 23 January 2009

Bennigan's Reopens at the Promenade
The Lutgert Companies today announced the grand reopening of Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern at The Promenade at Bonita Bay in Bonita Springs, Florida. Under new ownership, the tavern-themed casual dining restaurant occupies approximately 7,000 square feet and has seating to accommodate 200 guests.
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Added: Friday, 23 January 2009

Patrick Trittler Joins Lutgert Insurance
Naples-based Lutgert Insurance announced Patrick joined the team at Lutgert insurance as a licensed Property & Casualty Agent in 2008. Patrick is a graduate of the University of Missouri and moved to Naples in 1995 where he worked as a Golf Professional at a local golf club and played professional golf for four years.
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Added: Monday, 13 October 2008

LINVILLE RIDGE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
Linville Ridge, the private mountaintop golf club community in Western North Carolina, has launched a new website, designed to offer both members and the public a comprehensive description of all the club has to offer. The site is accessed at www.linvilleridge.com.www.linvilleridge.com
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Added: Wednesday, 01 October 2008

Esperia South Wins Four CBIA Sand Dollars
Esperia South at Bonita Bay recently earned four Sand Dollar Awards from the Collier Building Industry Association. The luxury high-rise was recognized for the best commercial product design and the best high-rise clubhouse. Model Residence 404, with interior design by Collins & DuPont, earned product design of the year honors and was named best interior design in its category.
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Added: Thursday, 25 September 2008

New High-Rise Model Residence Debuts In Esperia
The Lutgert Companies has debuted its newest model residence in Esperia South at Bonita Bay. Residence 1904 has a 2,102-square-foot floor plan with a great room, two bedrooms, den, kitchen with breakfast area, two and one-half baths and laundry room. The master and guest suites are located on opposite sides of the home.
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Added: Tuesday, 23 September 2008

Philanthropists of the Year 2008
It feels great to do good, but the feeling that comes from changing lives—that’s indescribable. Southwest Florida’s 2008 Philanthropists of the Year have had a tremendous impact on the lives of thousands of people in need right here along the Gulfshore.
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Added: Tuesday, 02 September 2008

"Incredibly Good News" for Florida Forecasted
While early reports of a spring thaw in real estate sales have been welcome news for real estate professionals, comments from a seasoned authority who has weathered several cycles of up and down turns in the markets created a collective sigh of relief.
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Added: Thursday, 07 August 2008

Premier Properties Announces Redesign of Website
Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc., REALTORS announced the redesign and launch of their www.pelicanbay.com website, one of the family of micro-sites designed and maintained by the Company.www.pelicanbay.com
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Added: Wednesday, 30 July 2008

PENTHOUSE MODEL OPENS IN ESPERIA
Penthouse 101 has opened on the 25th floor of Esperia South at Bonita Bay.
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Added: Thursday, 26 June 2008

Real-Estate Forecasts “Incredibly Good News...
Real-Estate Expert Forecasts “Incredibly Good News for Florida”



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Added: Monday, 09 June 2008

Todd Kendall “Volunteer of the Year”
For his energy, hard work and enthusiasm, Todd Kendall was named “Volunteer of the Year” by The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce on Saturday night.


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Added: Monday, 09 June 2008

Premier Introduces Online Marketing Initiative
Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc., Realtors has announced a major upgrade to its online property marketing program, adding the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Sarasota Herald Tribune to its distribution outlets.


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Added: Tuesday, 03 June 2008

BIA NAMES ESPERIA SOUTH COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR
The Lee Building Industry Association named Esperia South at Bonita Bay Community of the Year, under 50 acres, during the 18th Annual Pinnacle Awards.
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Added: Friday, 25 April 2008

Premier Properties to Host "Traumhaus am Meer"
The world class real estate and tropical lifestyle of Sarasota will be broadcast into the homes of 150 million Germans on the wildly popular show, "Traumhaus am Meer."
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Added: Wednesday, 26 March 2008

HIGH-RISES AT BONITA BAY PRESENTS CELEBRITY TENNIS
More than a dozen former touring tennis professionals will travel to Bonita Bay Club to star in Celebrity Tennis Day Saturday, March 1.
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Added: Thursday, 14 February 2008

NEW AGENTS ON BOARD WITH PREMIER PROPERTIES
Premier Properties of Southwest Florida Inc., REALTORS announced that four new sales associates have joined the company.
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Added: Wednesday, 06 February 2008

THE LUTGERT COMPANIES OPENS MODEL IN ESPERIA
Residence 1903, a three-bedroom, three-bath model home, is open in Esperia South, The Lutgert Companies’ newest high-rise at Bonita Bay.



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Added: Friday, 21 December 2007

PREMIER INTRODUCES ONLINE MARKETING INITIATIVE
Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc., Realtors has announced a major upgrade to its online property marketing program, adding the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Sarasota Herald Tribune to its distribution outlets.
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Added: Tuesday, 27 November 2007

Premier Properties Announces Bonita Bay Associates
Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc., REALTORS announced that, Jim McCormick, Trudy Salyers, Ginger Wilkins-Lickley and Joanna Fish have joined the company as on-site sales associates and will be working out of Premier’s Bonita Bay Sales Center located at 26951 Country Club Drive located within the Bonita Bay community. Agents will administer new home sales for the Bonita Bay luxury high-rises Esperia South, which opened in October, Tavira, where construction recently began, and Esperia North, where pre-construction sales are underway. Prices for the high-rises range from $816,000 to nearly $3 million.
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Added: Tuesday, 27 November 2007

THE LUTGERT COMPANIES BRINGS HOME THE GOLD
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (July 23, 2007) – The Lutgert Companies earned three awards for Azure, its newest high-rise at Bonita Bay, during the recent Southeast Building Conference in Orlando. Azure’s landscape and pool design earned an Aurora Award, and Model Residence 2602 won two Gold Excel Awards for the best home plan and best interior merchandising.
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Added: Tuesday, 24 July 2007

Our Mission
Since its inception in 1984, the mission of Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc. REALTORS has been to provide buyers and sellers of luxury real estate an unparalleled level of service, professionalism and market knowledge. Premier’s commitment to serve its clients is evident in its business model.
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Added: Thursday, 01 March 2007

The Premier Connection
Whether they are from Sarasota or as far south as Marco Island, buyers and sellers of luxury properties have a powerful ally in Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc. REALTORS. No matter where they are located, every Premier client is served beyond their individual licensed sales associate.
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Added: Thursday, 01 March 2007

Home Sales Off
"I don't hyperventilate," said Steve Bailey, general manager for Sarasota's Premier Properties, a new player in the market. He was speaking of the 8 percent drop in sales.

"I think that by year-end 2007, the numbers for unit sales for both single-family homes and condos will be higher for the year than they were in 2006."

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Added: Thursday, 01 March 2007

Re-Designed BonitaSprings.com Website Launch

Naples, Florida Premier e-Commerce, a division of Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc. REALTORS, announced the launch of its re-designed BonitaSprings.com website. In addition to a new contemporary look, the re-designed site features expanded content that is relevant to both full-time residents and out of market visitors.
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Added: Thursday, 19 October 2006

Premier Enters Into Strategic Alliance

Naples, Florida Premier Commercial Properties of Southwest Florida, REALTORS announced it has entered into a strategic alliance with Oakbrook Properties, the development division of Oakbrook Companies, a St. Charles, Illinois based company specializing in the development of unique properties and management of hotels and resorts throughout the United States, the Bahamas and the Virgin Islands. Premier Commercial will function as the exclusive listing and purchasing representative for Oakbrook Properties’ land transactions in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties, Florida.
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Added: Friday, 29 September 2006

Premier Properties Names New Vice President
Naples, Florida - Tom Bringardner, general manager of Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc. REALTORS announced the Naples-based brokerage has named Steve Bailey vice president and regional manager of its new Sarasota division.
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Added: Wednesday, 26 April 2006