Our Sea, Salt & Sand model is a substantial 4,146 square feet under air residence with a scheme of cream, pearl gray, white hyacinth, sea grasses, light honey wood finishes, burnished gold and treasures from the sea. Its sea, salt and sand muse emanates a light, tranquil and ethereal feel at every turn. Sea glass blues, maritime whites, accents of natural shell stone and shimmering glass add adornments to walls, tables and counters.

NAPLES, Fla. (January 30, 2013) – With unmatched vistas of the Gulf of Mexico and Estero Bay, the view from Tavira at Bonita Bay is always spectacular, and in 2012, the luxury high-rise’s sales success was equally so with total closed sales of $36.6 million, an increase of nearly 12 percent from 2011. The total number of residences sold in 2012 exceeded 2011 by 15 percent.

“The momentum in Southwest Florida real estate continues to rise,” said Kristin Cartwright, Director of Marketing, Development Services for The Lutgert Companies. “We are delighted with the sales energy at Tavira at Bonita Bay and expect 2013 to be even stronger, with luxury buyers attracted to the unmatched beauty and desirable lifestyle that are unique to Tavira.”

Tavira is the sixth high-rise in Bonita Bay developed by The Lutgert Companies, which has developed nearly two-dozen luxury high-rises in Southwest Florida. The 26-story residential tower has unique appointments such as private elevator lobbies, gas fireplaces in the great rooms, and summer kitchens complete with electric grills and sinks on screened terraces. The estate-sized “sky” residences offer up to 4,100 square feet of living area.

“The luxury market made a strong recovery in 2012 and Tavira at Bonita Bay is well positioned at the forefront of the resurgent demand for luxury real estate,” added Judy Green, President and CEO of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, the leading luxury real estate brokerage in Southwest Florida.

The property has the conveniences and luxuries of a five-star resort with a heated, resort-style pool, oversized whirlpool and an outdoor bar and fireplace within a screened cabana. Indoor amenities include a clubroom with a bar and catering kitchen, a 10-seat theater, card and game rooms, a health club with a fully-equipped fitness center, an indoor golf simulator, steam and massage rooms, two designer-furnished suites for overnight guests and a manager in residence, distinguish Tavira from other high-end towers.

A nature lover’s haven, more than 1,400 acres of the 2,400-acre Bonita Bay community are devoted to open space, including lakes, nature preserve areas and 12 miles of biking and walking paths. Three waterfront recreational areas and a private beach park on the Gulf of Mexico add to its appeal.

Residents are eligible for membership in the member-owned Bonita Bay Club, which features two clubhouses, an 18-court tennis center, fitness center, and 90 holes of championship golf. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy three Arthur Hills-designed courses within the community and two Tom Fazio courses, providing a pure golf experience nearby. Bonita Bay is consistently included among Travel + Leisure Golf’s “Top 100 Golf Communities in America.”

To learn more, visit www.BonitaBayHighRises.com or call 239-495-1105. The Sales Center is located at the entrance to Bonita Bay on U.S. 41 in Bonita Springs.

DeAngelis has more than two decades of Southwest Florida real estate experience and joined Premier Properties in 2008). A graduate of West Virginia University in Morgantown, he was recognized as a top producer at Tiburon and Gateway.

Jans joined Premier Properties in 2002, after launching her career with Prudential Florida Realty and spending five years on the Bonita Bay residential sales team. A Certified Residential Specialist, she was recognized by Gulfshore Life magazine as a five-star real estate agent.

Davlin has three decades of experience and is a Graduate, Realtor Institute; a Certified Residential Specialist; and a graduate of Florida Atlantic University in business administration. He is a multi-year winner of the Gulfshore Life five-star agent for customer service. Davlin is a member of the Bonita Springs-Estero Association of Realtors.

All three hold memberships in the Naples Area Board of Realtors.

“No one knows Bonita Bay and our high-rises better than this team,” said Todd Kendall, President of Strateca, the new home marketing arm of The Lutgert Companies. “With Bonita Bay Club now member owned, 11 decorator models open in our newest high-rise, and the community’s incomparable range of amenities, we look forward to a very busy season.”

The High-Rises at Bonita Bay are being developed by The Lutgert Companies and exclusively represented by its real estate division, Premier Properties of Southwest Florida Inc.
Tavira, Lutgert’s sixth Bonita Bay high-rise, has 90 residences and a 26th-floor rooftop sunset terrace. Available homes are priced from $1,535,200 and range from 3,517 to 4,146 square feet under air. Twelve remaining homes in 27-story Esperia offer 2,210 to 2,730 square feet of indoor area priced from $775,000.

Both high-rises are designed for a carefree lifestyle with designer-furnished suites for overnight guests, managers in residence and resort-style amenities including pools and screened cabanas, clubrooms with bars and catering kitchens, mini-theaters, card and game rooms, and fully equipped fitness centers.
To learn more about The High-Rises at Bonita Bay, log onto www.BonitaBayHighRises.com, call 239-495-1105, or visit the Bonita Bay Sales Center at the entrance to Bonita Bay on U.S. 41 in Bonita Springs.

The Lutgert Companies is a group of affiliated private companies involved in residential and commercial real estate development, residential and commercial real estate brokerage services, developer consultation, sales and marketing services, personal and commercial insurance services, and title services. The Company’s presence in Southwest Florida dates to 1964.

Drawing you into the home is an immediate view of Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Complementing the colorful sights of the Gulf of Mexico, preserve, beach and bay, designers incorporated shades of fresh green, warm chestnut, and wheat into the light-filled residence.

Marble flooring in sand tones leads to the formal living area centered by a stone fireplace flanked by two custom arched niches that are framed with crown moulding and have inset mirrors with display shelving. Mesh indoor with outdoor living as sliding glass doors lead to the open terrace with direct west-facing miles-wide views.

Coffered ceilings in refreshing celery green with custom mouldings define the space of the formal living room and formal dining area, which is adjacent to the living area and looks out to the bay.

A great entertaining accessory is a custom designed maple hutch with walk-up bar area and glass front pass-through doors to the family room from the kitchen. A hammered copper sink and wine storage is on the kitchen side. The well-planned kitchen has two additional sinks, one in the granite-clad island and a third positioned in front of a window to allow views. Built-in appliances include Sub-Zero refrigeration, and Dacor and KitchenAid cooking.

Comfortable, cozy and bright as morning light drifts in, the family room looks to the east, west and south. A custom niche houses the flat panel TV. An adjoining nook makes an ideal breakfast or lunch spot and accesses the screened terrace with built-in summer kitchen.

One of the two guest suites has a private open balcony, and double sinks in the granite vanity and a walk-in shower in the bathroom. A second guest suite has twin beds, a full bath and views over preserve and Bonita Bay.

Located in a separate wing, the master quarters boast an expansive bedroom with four-poster bed, west-facing views, terrace access, his-and-her walk-in closets, his-and-her vanities, private water closet, and walk-in marble shower with bench.

Neighboring the master suite, the den is finished with a masculine feel and features wood flooring and custom built-in wood library. The den also accesses the open terrace.

Overlooking the majestic preserve groves, Estero Bay, Bonita Beach and the Gulf of Mexico, the High-Rises at Bonita Bay, created by the Lutgert Companies, shape the landscape of Bonita Bay’s most western parcel. Tavira, the sixth of eight planned Lutgert towers, is adjacent to Estero Bay Park.

One of Tavira’s most unique amenities is the rooftop amenity level open to all residents of Tavira. Views extend over the Gulf, beach and preserve from Sanibel to Naples and eastward over Bonita Bay. A custom glass railing, custom benches built into planters, a wet bar area with large granite countertop and grill provide the accoutrements.

Spacious deck area with heated pool with lap lane, individual cabanas, two gas grills, a shared poolside cabana with dual sided fireplace, and seating welcome residents and their guests to a getaway retreat, downstairs. Enjoy WiFi provided poolside.

Indoors is a handsomely appointed clubroom with bar and fireplace, theatre, billiard room, fitness center with the latest Star Trac equipment, women’s and men’s spa complete with steam rooms and a massage room provide added comforts. Controlled access parking, climate controlled storage area and pet-friendly.

The sales center for the High-Rises at Bonita Bay is located at the entrance to the community. Models are open daily. Call 239-495-1105 or visit www.Bonitabayhighrises.com for more information.

Bonita Bay has five championship golf courses, tennis and swim center, walking and cycling paths, three waterfront parks within the community and a private beach park on the Gulf of Mexico. The Marina Club has a full service marina with storage, dining facilities and egress to the Gulf of Mexico via Imperial River and Estero Bay.

Premier Properties of Southwest Florida Inc., the real estate division of The Lutgert Companies, has offices strategically located in The Village on Venetian Bay and the Northern Trust Building in Park Shore; in Old Naples on Broad Avenue and 5th Avenue South; in North Naples in Mercato and on Vanderbilt Beach Road across from the Ritz-Carlton; on Marco Island at The Esplanade Shoppes and in The Promenade at Bonita Bay. Premier’s Rental Division and Commercial Division are located in the Quarles & Brady Building on Panther Lane.

The Lutgert portfolio of residential developments includes 17 luxury high-rise condominiums on Park Shore Beach in Naples; a total of eight luxury high-rise condominiums at completion in Bonita Bay; Linville Ridge, an exclusive mountaintop golf course community in North Carolina; The Strada at Mercato, a 92 unit residential project located within Mercato; and The Estuary at Grey Oaks.