Coastal Breeze News

By Natalie Strom - [email protected] It was an occasion for celebration as residents of the Fiddler’s Creek community, located off of US-41, gathered at the main entrance to witness its first Flag Raising Ceremony, held on March 22nd. The ceremony was as grand as the size of the flag. The Lely Trojans Marching Band was on hand, offering up patriotic tunes as residents filled the seats set out for the occasion. In the center median, just in front of the new flag pole, sat 13 veterans – all members of the Fiddler’s Creek Community. They were there to be honored but ... Read More »

The Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek kicked-off the season with a Golf Reception featuring delicious food and delightful conversation. Held outside on the Caxambas Terrace at The Club & Spa, the reception was highlighted by heavy appetizers and specially concocted beverages along with live entertainment. The event was an opportunity for Golf Club members to rekindle old friendships and establish new relationships. The event also marked the “official” start of a busy season of exciting tournaments, clinics and special events for members and their guests. The Golf Club provides superior member services and offers everything needed for a wonderful day on ... Read More »

The luxury, master-planned community of Fiddler’s Creek has enhanced its Realtor participation program by utilizing a patented technology by Agent Shield, to better connect with real estate agents in promoting Fiddler’s Creek. Paid for by Fiddler’s Creek, Agent Shield is a free service to all real estate agents and brokers. With this service, agents receive their own personalized version of fiddlerscreek.com to use as a marketing tool. This personalized website features the agent’s name and contact information. All customer leads that fill out on the contact form are then sent directly to the referring agent. With the free web tools, email tools and ... Read More »

Come out to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season and find your dream home as Fiddler’s Creek presents its holiday collection of model residences from December 26-30. The open house celebration runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily and will showcase beautiful model homes by national home builders D.R. Horton, Lennar Homes and Stock Construction. While touring the residences, enjoy light snacks and refreshments. Three holiday models will be open. The Washington is D.R. Horton’s fully furnished model in the village of Chiasso. Designed by One of a Kind Design Inc., the home offers 2,788 air conditioned square ... Read More »

Normally I don’t mention that I conduct about five tours a year spotlighting areas of the county some have never seen, but I thought this might be the right time. This coming year we have scheduled three tours so far, and a couple more are in the planning stages. The first is a visit to the Collier County Jail… from the right side of the bars. We only have so many people that can attend and the last time we held the tour we had to cut off reservations. The tour will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January ... Read More »

Situated amidst lush natural surroundings with saw grass marshes and abundant wildlife in Naples, Florida, The Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek has consistently been ranked among the top in the nation. Non-residents now have access to The Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek.  A limited number of non-resident annual and seasonal memberships are available at The Golf Club. Memberships are tailored to the needs of area golfers with term date flexibility and no up-front fees. By becoming a Member-for-a-day, golfers have the perfect opportunity to experience it first-hand. The Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek presents golf as nature intended. Designed by acclaimed golf course architect ... Read More »

Fiddler’s Creek has been awarded a 2012 Sand Dollar Award for “Best Special Event” by the Sales and Marketing Council of the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA). The award was presented before more than 250 people attending the annual awards presentation recently at the Waldorf Astoria Naples. The “Best Special Event for Residents” award recognizes creativity, development, cost and overall effectiveness of special promotion. It also evaluates design, creativity and success of materials produced in support of the event. Fiddler’s Creek was specifically recognized in this category for its large, community-wide New Year’s Eve celebration, which drew a record 800 people ... Read More »

COASTAL COMMENTS Donna Fiala [email protected] Today my subject will just be about the Islands. First, Marco Island – Tigertail Beach. People have been inquiring lately about access to Tigertail Beach and when the boardwalks will be complete. The county is building, and in some cases rebuilding, the boardwalks from the huge parking lot (a place for residents, friends, visitors and tourists to park!) to the water. By the time you receive this column, three of those boardwalks are scheduled to be completed. Actually, they look finished right now but are awaiting the installation of the ADA required handrails. Those should ... Read More »

READ MY TIPS  Doug Browne  [email protected] Each May in Collier County, clubs offer the most comprehensive reciprocal plan to everyone so members may experience different golf courses throughout the area. Numerous members from north Naples travel south to play golf at Fiddler’s Creek and Hideaway Beach. Interestingly enough, this great and expansive program has nothing to do with tennis; golf layouts are so unique and avid players are riveted to learn the different nuisances at each facility. Unfortunately this exciting reciprocal program does not include tennis, After all, a rectangle is a rectangle! Therefore it is essential for all tennis professionals ... Read More »

Fiddler’s Creek has been awarded a 2012 Sand Dollar Award as “Community of the Year” by the Sales and Marketing Council of the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA). The award was presented before more than 250 people attending the annual awards presentation recently at the Waldorf Astoria Naples. The “Community of the Year” award is one of the highest honors bestowed and recognizes the quality of design of the community’s overall amenity package. It also evaluates the recreation provided, including clubhouse, golf, tennis and swimming facilities as well as outdoor use amenities such as paths, gazebos and sculptures that add to ... Read More »

Beach and boating enthusiasts in The Tarpon Club at Fiddler’s Creek can anticipate an exciting schedule of special themed events and activities in which to participate this upcoming season. The Tarpon Club is a members-only organization featuring a full-service marina, beach pavilion with complimentary lounge chair and umbrella service, luxurious resort and spa privileges, and wine and dine rewards. There is also a full-service concierge to assist with dining reservations, entertainment and other requests. Tarpon Club member privileges include a wide range of social events and activities for members and guests, including sunset dinners, wine tastings, themed social events, beach ... Read More »

Stock Construction has commenced work on its first residences within the village of Isla Del Sol, an exclusive enclave of 34 Mediterranean-style estate homes within Fiddler’s Creek in Naples. The village of Isla Del Sol is situated along emerald golf fairways and sparkling sapphire lakes. The gated entrance provides enhanced privacy for residents and is distinguished with rich keystone paving and a grand fountain, recapturing the opulent lifestyle of the French Riviera. Residences within Isla Del Sol will offer four unique floor plans. The Chatelaine is the largest residence within Isla Del Sol, offering 4,246 air-conditioned square feet. The one-story home will feature ... Read More »

DOG & STYLE Tony Wakefield-Jones [email protected] We interrupt this advice column for a special message on the importance of aging—or rather, the lack of importance of it. First, as an advice columnist, I am all too aware of the significance of keeping the home fires burning. An odd proverb, to say the least, as I simply can’t see a benefit to a house fire of any kind. But I digress… For many years now I have known, when it comes to managing psychological trauma, there’s no place like home. My daddies, both the “Tall” and the “Short,” are turning 50 ... Read More »

From travel inspired poolside parties featuring exotic international cuisine to family-style buffet barbeques providing fun and games for kids of all ages, there will be lots for residents of the luxury master-planned residential community of Fiddler’s Creek to do this upcoming season. The staff at Fiddler’s Creek is preparing an extensive social calendar for homeowners, including many traditional holiday favorites around Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Passover, Easter, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. Residents can look forward to the annual Passport Party, which treats residents to a diverse buffet of international cuisine ... Read More »

Fiddler’s Creek hosted its first Realtor Invitational Golf Tournament, allowing many of the area’s top agents to experience first-hand the amenities within the luxury master-planned community. Local real estate agents participated in the golf tournament held on the 18-hole, championship Creek Course on July 7th. The invitation-only event was an opportunity for national homebuilders D.R. Horton and Lennar Homes to market their distinctive neighborhoods within Fiddler’s Creek. The format for the Realtor Golf Outing was a handicapped scramble, which was won by the team of Corey Geddis, Scott Henderson and Rich Marquadt. Second place finishers were the Downing-Frye Realty team of Mike Hughes, ... Read More »

While most kids search for ways to spend their vacations, those within the master-planned community of Fiddler’s Creek enjoy an abundance of fun activities and programs. The residential community host special events for kids of all ages especially during the holidays and vacation times throughout the year, including bounce houses and slides, laser tag, competitive and poolside games, simulated shark riding and even a blueberry pie eating contest. The kids programs are part of the very active social lifestyle offered at Fiddler’s Creek. The community regularly hosts elaborate themed parties for homeowners, including the Welcome Back and Farewell to Fiddler’s ... Read More »

Stock Construction has announced plans to build Mahogany Bend, a village of single-family homes within the luxury, residential master-planned community of Fiddler’s Creek in Naples. Residences within the village of Mahogany Bend will offer four spacious floor plans. The local homebuilder expects to break ground this spring, with the first models available later this year. The Riviera II is a one-story residence offering 3,174 A/C square feet of living space. The model will feature four bedrooms, four and a half baths, family room, dining room, study and screen covered lanai with a base price from $714,990. The Muirfield II is a one-story residence encompassing ... Read More »

Local homebuilder Stock Construction has announced plans for Majorca, its first distinctive village within the luxury, residential master-planned community of Fiddler’s Creek in Naples. Residences within the village of Majorca will offer four unique floor plans. Ground will be broken this spring, with the first models available later this year. The Scottsdale II is a one-story residence offering 2,719 A/C square feet of living space. The model will feature three bedrooms, three baths, living room, dining room, study and screen covered lanai with a base price from $599,990. The Harbourtown II is a one-story residence encompassing 2,815 A/C square feet. It will feature ... Read More »

Fiddler’s Creek, LLC, President and CEO, Aubrey J. Ferrao has announced that Stock Construction has signed a $10 million contract to purchase 48 single family home sites within the Isla del Sol, Mahogany Bend and Majorca villages of Fiddler’s Creek. The Stock family name has long been synonymous with quality real estate. Throughout Southwest Florida, you’ll find many communities and 1,700 homes that bear the distinctive brand of Stock Construction.  Stock Construction has been honored with many national, state and local awards are a reflection of Stock Construction’s mission to give its customers the very best home and buying experience ... Read More »

Marco Beach Ocean Resort website recently received the highest possible honor in the Web Marketing Association’s (WMA) Internet Advertising Competition (IAC), which helps establish a standard for Internet marketing and corporate web development. The redesign objective was clearly defined by the marketing team. “Showcase the beautiful resort, differentiate it from other resort websites, make it user friendly and provide the ‘wow’ factor when visiting” said Mary Jane Chappy, Director of Marketing. “Functionality was also very important to us. The site was designed so we could quickly and easily update new content, photos and specials.” The website is a custom, modern design ... Read More »