Naples Real Estate BlogRecently posted or modified blog posts by tag - Notable Neapolitanshttps://www.naplescondoboutique.com/blog/Copyright NaplesCondoBoutique.com2022-11-02T03:52:06-07:00tag:naplescondoboutique.com,2012-09-20:23896It’s Not Just Movie Stars Who Live in Naples<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/3001/image/moraya_bay_exterior.jpg" width="600" height="400" />
Naples is known for its stunning homes and unmatched natural beauty, making it easy to see why the city is so popular when it comes to attracting the rich and famous. Although you may come across the occasional actor or actress in the city, it’s not just movie stars who live in Naples.
The city is also a favorite of tv and radio personalities, musicians, sports stars and business entrepreneurs. TV’s Judge Judy reportedly owns a home in <a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/pelican-bay/">Pelican Bay</a>, while Fox’s Brett Baier owns a vacation condo in Naples.
According to reports, talk show host Sean Hannity owns a tower penthouse at <a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/moraya-bay/">Moraya Bay</a> in Naples, while Jane Seymour, also known as Doctor Quinn the Medicine Woman, is occasionally spotted in the city. Other former and current famous residents include musician and Naples condo owner Bob Seger and former tennis pro Mary Carillo.
She joins former sports stars like NBA great Larry Bird, retired coach Mike Ditka and PGA golfer Fuzzy Zoeller. All of them have connections to Naples.
In particular, several well-known golfers are said to spend time in Naples enjoying the beautiful weather while also working on their game. Former baseball player John Kruk owns a <a href="https://kruks.com/" rel="nofollow">restaurant</a> in North Naples.
There’s also the former head coach of the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins. Dave Wannstedt has a home in <a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/port-royal/">Port Royal</a>.
Politicians can’t seem to stay away from the city, either. Former Florida Governor Rick Scott is said to own a beachfront mansion on <a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/blog/the-allure-of-gordon-drive.html">Gordon Drive</a> in Naples. Charles Colson, who can be traced back to Watergate, spent his own retirement years in Naples, as well.
As for business leaders, Papa John Schnatter himself owns a Naples waterfront penthouse. The founder of Best Buy owns a home in Port Royal, while the founder of Paychex Tom Golisano has a place in Naples, too.
In other words, you may be surprised at who you come across in Naples. You may even discover there’s a famous person living next door.2021-09-24T15:07:00-07:002022-11-02T03:47:49-07:00Mark Washburntag:naplescondoboutique.com,2012-09-20:19413Best Buy Founder Sells House at Bonita Bay<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/3001/image/uploads/agent-1/richard_schulze_home.jpg" alt="richard schulze home - bonita bay" width="600" height="399" class="img_box_center" />
Another multi-million-dollar home is off the market in Bonita Bay. According to reports, Richard Schulze, the founder of Best Buy, recently sold his Florida estate for a cool $4.75 million.
The sprawling home was recently on the market for close to $5.5 million. At the time, the home was considered one of the highest-priced listings in Bonita Springs.
The lakefront estate offers a whopping seven bedrooms and nine baths, set on more than one-acre of land in exclusive Bonita Bay. It’s been said the home is the largest property in the entire community.
With more than 14,000 square feet of exceptional living and entertaining space, the custom-built home was designed to appeal to Schulze and his extended family of children and grandchildren. The grand home includes a game room, a theater room and a billiards room.
In addition, it offers a multi-car collector’s garage, a screened-in pool and spa, and a children’s bunk room with enough space to sleep twelve. The home was originally built for about $9 million in 2000.
Schulze founded the electronics giant in the mid 1960s, and later served as its CEO for a number of years. While the Bonita Bay home served Schulze and his family for a number of years itself, it’s said they eventually outgrew the large home and ended up buying another property nearby.
While Schulze’s former home is certainly impressive, so is the entire community of <a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/bonita-bay/">Bonita Bay</a>. Made up of dozens of different neighborhoods and some exquisite home designs, Bonita Bay also offers three golf courses within the community and two more nearby.
In addition, it provides for tennis courts, a large fitness center and a spa. You will also find several options in on-site dining and a private beach park a short distance away from the homes of Bonita Bay.<br /><br />Related Links
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2020-07-10T14:33:00-07:002021-09-24T16:02:24-07:00Mark Washburntag:naplescondoboutique.com,2012-09-20:19408Larry Bird Really Doesn’t Want to Sell his Home in Naples<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/3001/image/uploads/larry_birds_naples_home_450.jpg" alt="larry bird naples home" width="450" height="275" class="img_box_center" />
A Naples lifestyle is certainly appealing. With its luxury homes, golf courses, beaches and local attractions, the rich and famous have long been drawn to the Naples area.
This includes basketball great Larry Bird. Last year Bird reportedly took his Naples home off the market and listed his Indianapolis “Dream Home” instead. That particular home sat on 1.5-acres, complete with a tennis court, swimming pool and pool house, a home theater and a wine cellar.
In comparison, Bird’s 6,000 square foot home in Naples overlooks Venetian Bay. The <a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/park-shore/">Park Shore</a> waterfront home sat on the market for years without selling.
When Bird first put it up for sale in 2013, he said work commitments meant he no longer had the extra time to spend in Naples. Over a three-year span, he decreased the price slightly, but apparently not enough to lure in a buyer. He eventually took the home off the market around the same time his job commitments in Indiana changed.
Previously listed at $4.8 million, the four-bedroom, six-bath home in Naples offers a home theater, an infinity swimming pool overlooking the water and a four-car garage. It also comes complete with a large saltwater aquarium, a hot tub, a Tiki hut and a gourmet kitchen.
Not surprisingly, the <a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/venetian-bay-waterfront-homes/">Venetian Bay waterfront home</a> even has a basketball hoop. Bird constructed the home in the early 2000s after selling a different home, which was also in Naples.
Of course, Bird isn’t the only celebrity to own a home in the city. The affluent area is filled with luxury estates and waterfront properties, including the one belonging to the former basketball star.
While some of these upscale homes sit close to the beach or right on the waterfront, other luxury homes in Naples sit within some of the region’s best golf course, country club and amenity-rich communities.<br /><br />Related Links<a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/blog/park-shore-luxury-naples-style/" target="_blank">Park Shore: Luxury Naples Style</a><a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/blog/park-shore-delivers-waterfront-luxury-in-naples/" target="_blank">Park Shore Delivers Waterfront Luxury in Naples</a><a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/blog/naples-is-top-retirement-city-in-florida/" target="_blank">Naples is Top Retirement City in Florida</a>2020-06-24T14:23:00-07:002021-05-12T01:33:52-07:00Mark Washburntag:naplescondoboutique.com,2012-09-20:19373Best Buy Founder Selling Bonita Bay Mansion <img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/3001/image/uploads/agent-1/schulze_home_bonita_bay.jpg" alt="schulze home bonita bay" width="600" height="402" class="img_box_center" />
A massive Bonita Bay mansion is on the market and depending on who you ask it may just be a real bargain. The home, which currently belongs to the founder of Best Buy electronic stores, is on the market in Bonita Springs for $5.5 million.
With around 14,000 square feet of living space, there’s plenty of home to go around. It’s the largest home in the Bonita Bay community and was originally built for $9 million.
Billionaire Dick Schulze built the <a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/listing/218083996-26331-woodlyn-dr-bonita-springs-fl-34134/">home </a>in 2000 as a retreat for his ten children and dozens of grandchildren. Surprisingly, he’s not exactly downsizing with his next home.
In fact, it’s quite the opposite. According to some reports his large family has outgrown the sprawling mansion in Bonita Bay and they’ve already moved on to a new home. That leaves this particular Bonita Bay mansion up for grabs.
With seven-bedroom suites, nine baths, a large bunk room, a covered greenhouse pool and a home theater, the home has plenty of room for living and for entertaining. The home also features a dramatic double staircase, marble floors and double-height ceilings.
Other desirable features include the home’s generous lakefront views and its more than one-acre of lush, landscaped property. Fountains, statues, gardens and tall palm trees all surround the home.
While spectacular in itself, the large home is just one highlight of the greater <a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/bonita-bay/">Bonita Bay</a> community. Made up of more than 50 neighborhoods, Bonita Bay also features lakes, nature preserves, parks and plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, as well as countless opportunities to live a luxury lifestyle.
From the private marina with direct Gulf access to a community beach park, tennis, golf and fitness, this incredible Bonita Springs community has plenty to offer. It also sits close to some of the area’s best shopping and dining possibilities.<br /><br />Related Links<a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/port-royal/" target="_blank">Port Royal Homes For Sale</a><a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/barefoot-beach/" target="_blank">Barefoot Beach Real Estate</a><a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/aqualane-shores/" target="_blank">Aqualane Shores Real Estate</a>2020-02-21T15:06:00-07:002021-05-10T05:44:04-07:00Mark Washburntag:naplescondoboutique.com,2012-09-20:19346The Hoffmanns are Shaping Old Naples<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/3001/image/uploads/agent-1/hoffmans_naples.jpg" alt="David & Jerri Hoffman - Naples FL" width="600" height="723" class="img_box_center" />
Old Naples is in the midst of change, thanks in large part to one visionary family. After vacationing in Naples in the past, David and Jerri Hoffmann decided to move to the city a few years ago.
Since then they’ve made a major investment in the area. Their company is now the city’s largest commercial property owner and landlord. Local leaders credit them for driving more and more people to the downtown area.
The family holds a majority ownership in <a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/5th-avenue-south/">Fifth Avenue South</a> and <a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/3rd-street-south/">Third Street South</a> commercial real estate. They also recently acquired Hertz Arena and the Florida Everblades, and they’re not finished yet.
The Hoffmanns say they want to create a unified hospitality environment, with the goal of turning Southwest Florida into a virtual “Disneyland for adults”. They’re already on their way to accomplishing just that.
They’ve purchased a number of businesses in the hospitality field, including cruise ships, a marina, a trolley company, a Segway company, restaurants, and a company dealing with excursions to the Everglades. They’ve headquartered many of these new companies in a building they own on Fifth Avenue.
The Hoffmanns claim to have already invested around $500 million in Southwest Florida, and they expect that number to grow even higher. They say they choose their investments wisely so that people who enjoy one of their businesses can easily enjoy the next.
To make their investments even more enticing they added art sculptures outside, and even purchased a free valet service to help improve parking in <a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/olde-naples/">Downtown Naples</a>. In just two years they’ve grown their employees in Southwest Florida from just a handful to well over 1,000.
If all goes as planned, that number could likely double in the near future. The Hoffmann family also owns a majority stake in some downtown shopping districts in Colorado and Illinois<br /><br />Related Links<a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/olde-naples-beach-block/" target="_blank">Old Naples Beach Block</a><a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/urban-lifestyle-condos/" target="_blank">Naples Urban Lifestyle Condos</a><a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/naples-square/" target="_blank">Search Naples Square</a>2019-11-22T12:39:00-07:002021-05-11T08:39:31-07:00Mark Washburntag:naplescondoboutique.com,2012-09-20:19321Don’t Look Now: Celebrities in Naples<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/3001/image/uploads/agent-1/bob_seger.jpg" alt="bob seger - naples fl" width="640" height="427" class="img_box_center" />Photo: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tamdotcom/" rel="nofollow">Tamara</a>
You don’t have to be a celebrity to live in Naples, but it’s likely you’ll run into one or two if you do. Big name entertainers and personalities are just as attracted to Florida’s Paradise Coast as the rest of us, and that makes it pretty likely you’ll spot a celebrity in the Naples area.
It’s something that’s been happening for years. It’s said President Cleveland’s sister was the very first to sign in when the original Naples Hotel opened its doors in the late 1800s. Since then it’s attracted the likes of Thomas Edison and Gary Cooper.
Flash forward to more recent years and we’ve had several reports of celebrity sightings in Naples, including singer Keith Urban, his wife actress Nicole Kidman, singer Steven Tyler, and celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, among others.
Actress Jane Seymour sometimes makes a showing in Naples, while musician Bob Seger is said to own a condo and former Florida Governor Rick Scott reportedly has a <a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/olde-naples-beach-block/">beachfront mansion</a>. Sports figures Larry Bird, Mike Ditka and Fuzzy Zoeller have also owned property in the area.
Others with ties to Naples include talk show hosts Sean Hannity and Neal Boortz, TV host Brett Baier and TV personality Mary Carillo. Even television’s most famous judge, Judge Judy, is said to own a home in the area and sometimes shop at the Waterside Shops. Other notable residents of Naples include authors and business leaders, including the founder of Best Buy, the founder of Paychex, and the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
It’s not hard to see why so many celebrities find living in and visiting Naples so desirable. After all, many wealthy homeowners view the upscale city as a fantastic location. From <a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/park-shore/">luxury condos</a> to <a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/port-royal/">multi-million-dollar mansions</a>, Naples also offers sophisticated shopping, dining and entertainment options for celebrities, and non-celebrities alike.<br /><br />Related Links<a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/grey-oaks/" target="_blank">Explore Grey Oaks </a><a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/olde-naples/" target="_blank">Search Old Naples</a><a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/bay-colony/" target="_blank">Explore Bay Colony</a>2019-08-14T14:22:00-07:002021-05-12T11:02:24-07:00Mark Washburntag:naplescondoboutique.com,2012-09-20:18980Sean Hannity Digs Naples<br /><img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/3001/image/uploads/sean_hannity_600.jpg" alt="Sean Hannity" width="600" height="400" class="img_box_center" /><br />
Fox News Channel’s syndicated conservative political TV commentator, Sean Hannity, of the Hannity cable news show and radio talk show host says Florida’s Paradise Coast is indeed paradise. To prove it, Hannity and his family own a penthouse in the Moraya Bay Beach Tower in Naples. Moraya Bay features 72 residences overlooking the beautiful waters and sunsets of the Gulf of Mexico. The floor plans are grand and impeccably finished along with amenities that rival a Five-Star resort. Residents of Moraya Bay are pampered with unmatched personal services and posh amenities. Moraya Bay is located on Vanderbilt Beach directly on <a title="gulf shore drive condos for sale" href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/gulf-shore-boulevard/">Gulf Shore Boulevard</a> next to Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, just two miles from the Ritz Carlton.<br /><br />Radio and TV host, author, and conservative talk show commentator Sean Hannity, age 54, is also the host of the Sean Hannity Show, a nationally syndicated talk radio show that airs across the U.S. He and his wife have two children who live in New York but also have a condo in Naples. He is fond of all things Naples: the beach, the golf, dinner on Fifth Avenue South and live music in Sugden Plaza, according to an interview in Naples Illustrated e-newsletter. Hannity notes Naples is full of outdoor activities in the middle of winter. Hannity discovered Naples while doing speaking engagements earlier in his career. He and his family get to Naples whenever their schedule allows. One thing is for sure: Naples will be his future home, he says. A central family activity for the Hannitys is tennis. They play tennis at Tiburon Golf Club and Cambier Park. Favorite dining spots in Naples, says Hannity, are Vergina, Skyline Chili and Chops City Grill. The Hannitys like to explore the mangroves, fish, and ride jet skis on the Gulf of Mexico.<br /><br />First-class building amenities at <a title="moraya bay condos for sale" href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/moraya-bay/">Moraya Bay</a> include a grand lobby; Concierge service; 24-hour security; gated entrance; 24-hour doorman; waterfront restaurant; poolside food and drink service; bar and lounge; fitness center; fountains of fire and water throughout the property; and private sugar sand beach exclusively for residents of Moraya Bay. Spacious residences are accessed through private elevators. Condos range from 3,900-4,500 square feet. Interior home amenities include 9’-foot ceilings; floor-to-ceiling window walls; wrap around balconies; gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and custom cabinets.<br /><br />Related Links<a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/vanderbilt-beach/" target="_blank">Vanderbilt Beach Real Estate</a><a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/aqua/" target="_blank">Acqua At Pelican Isle</a><a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/vanderbilt-yacht-racquet/" target="_blank">Vanderbilt Yacht & Raquet Club</a>2016-02-19T15:51:00-07:002021-05-12T09:42:56-07:00Mark Washburntag:naplescondoboutique.com,2012-09-20:18976Naples Rock & Rollers<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/3001/image/bob_seger_night_moves.jpg" width="600" height="582" />
What do ‘70’s and ‘80’s Rock-and-Rollers Bob Seger and Alex Lifeson have in common? In addition to overall musical ability and many hit songs internationally, they both share a love of Naples, Florida and enjoy homes in Seagate and Pelican Bay, respectively. Both private upscale waterfront locations in Naples have the feel of a small town but with the strong amenities of living in a big city. The views of the Gulf of Mexico are unlike any other.
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Bob Seger is known as a grassroots rocker with a raspy, shouting voice whose peak of success spawned hit songs, such as “Night Moves,” “Old Time Rock and Roll,” and “Against the Wind,” among many other legendary songs. Seger’s rock career spans 50 years, and he continues to perform and record. Seger was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2012. The 70-year old Michigan native splits his time in a suburb of Detroit, and in Naples in the exclusive waterfront <a title="seagate real estate" href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/seagate/">Seagate</a> community nestled between Park Shore and Pelican Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. The prestigious community includes 90 homes with mature landscaping on canals with access to the Gulf of Mexico. Just a 5-minute drive from downtown Naples, Seagate is a private area with the advantages of urban living combined with the secluded feel of quiet suburbia. Amenities to residents of Seagate include Gulf access for smaller boats, a private Beach & Club House directly on the Gulf, and easy walking distance to restaurants and shops.<br /><br />Alex Lifeson, the guitarist of the Canadian rock band Rush, is an original co-founder of the group. The band’s line up has remained the same since 1974. Lifeson was honored at #3 on a list of 100 greatest guitarists of all time in a Guitar World Readers’ poll. The 62-year old musician was also ranked on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 greatest guitarists of all time (after Eddie Van Halen and Brian May). Lifeson is a resident of <a title="pelican bay real estate" href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/pelican-bay/">Pelican Bay</a>, a community that sets a benchmark for new heights of opulence, and an unrivaled array of amenities including two beach locations accessible to residents, in addition to exclusive beachfront restaurants; a private golf club; and Community Center with a wellness studio, fitness center, art studio, 18 tennis courts, and frequent social events. Educational programs are nearby in the Artis-Naples; fine dining and retail in the Waterside Shops located just a short walk away.<br /><br />Related Links<a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/blog/tag/notable-neapolitans/" target="_blank">Real Estate Of Famous Naples Residents</a><a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/blog/moody-blues-bassist-buys-at-kalea-bay/" target="_blank">Moody Blues Bassist Buys At Kalea Bay</a><a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/blog/larry-bird-selling-park-shore-home/" target="_blank">Larry Bird Selling Park Shore Home</a>2016-02-08T19:56:00-07:002022-11-02T03:52:06-07:00Mark Washburntag:naplescondoboutique.com,2012-09-20:18972Colin Cowherd Sells in Naples<br /><img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/3001/image/uploads/688_3rd_st_600.jpg" alt="688 3rd st n naples" width="600" height="400" class="img_box_center" />
Sports radio personality and television host Colin Cowherd has sold his contemporary home in Naples for $3.9 million. Cowherd sold his home to former president and chief executive officer of Best Buy, Allen Lenzmeier, who bought the home located at 688 Third Street North. The <a title="old naples real estate" href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/olde-naples/">Old Naples</a> house went on the market in April for a list price of $4.25 million. The two-story, four bedroom-four bathroom Naples home was completely renovated this year. <br /><br />The sprawling home includes porcelain tile floors, a floating steel and wood staircase, and walls made with mosaic stones, a center-island kitchen, office and loft. The spiral staircase leads to a second-floor terrace patio. The 3,562 square foot home interior features an open floor plan that flows from the living room into the dining space. The four bedroom-four bathroom home features a master suite with a sitting area, two vanities, and a rain shower in the master bath. One of the bedrooms has turquoise-colored floors and built-in bunk beds. Rows of windows and bi-folding doors made with glass bring in abundant natural light, and brings the feeling of the outdoors inside. An outdoor veranda opens to a pool, raised spa, fire pit, and built-in barbeque area. Architect Matthew Kragh designed the house completed this year.<br /><br />The 51-year old radio host originally purchased the home in 2013 for $1.325 million. Cowherd previously was an ESPN sports radio and television host for more than a decade, before moving to Fox Sports in August as an on-air personality. Last year, Cowherd sold his two-acre, five-bedroom Colonial-style house with a library and media room in West Hartford, Connecticut, then proceeded to buy a five-bedroom East Coast-style five-bedroom home for $3.095 million with a paver patio and built-in barbecue in Manhattan. He currently hosts the sports talk program, “The Herd,” on Fox Sports Radio Network.<br /><br />Related Links
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2016-01-18T05:52:00-07:002021-09-24T16:28:23-07:00Mark Washburntag:naplescondoboutique.com,2012-09-20:18970Judge Judy Upgrades at Pelican Bay<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/3001/image/uploads/judge_judy_condo_600.jpg" alt="judge judy condo" width="600" height="357" class="img_box_center" /><br />Popular TV Judge Judy Sheindlin, known as “Judge Judy,” is moving from her penthouse at Bay Colony to a nearby private lakefront mansion in Pelican Bay. She bought the new home in November for $8.6 million. Her previous penthouse on the 16th floor of a condo building is now on the market for a cool $11 million. Judge Judy stars in a courtroom series on TV, presiding over real-life small claims cases inside a televised courtroom. She has been a fixture on the popular “Judge Judy” TV show for the past 20 years. She is best known for her wisecracking, straight-up approach in the courtroom.
Judge Judy’s spectacular lakefront mansion sprawls over 10,607 square feet, containing glamorous amenities such as a landscaped yard, lagoon-style pool and spa, three waterfalls, and a gazebo. Her new single-family home is located at 356 Colony Drive in Naples, and offers 6 spacious bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, and features 10,607 square feet. The home was built in 1992. The TV show queen, Judge Judy is said to make a salary of $47 million a year. Judge Judy bought the home with her husband, Jerry Sheindlin, who is also a real-life judge, bought the home. He was a fixture on TV in the 1990s and 2000s as the “People’s Court” judge who presided over small claims court cases amid high drama. <br /><br /> Her Gulf-front penthouse is located in <a title="The Windsor condos for sale" href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/windsor-at-bay-colony/">The Windsor</a>, a resort-style high-rise condo building at Bay Colony. It is reportedly the size of a mansion. Her former luxury penthouse residence features four spacious bedrooms opening directly to four large balconies; offers lots of windows to enjoy views of the Gulf of Mexico; two private high-speed elevators; four full bathrooms; two half-bathrooms, and sells for $11 million. Large windows provide sweeping views of the sandy Gulf coastline and sparkling Gulf of Mexico. The penthouse has parking for three cars and a private cabana/artist studio near the Gulf-front swimming pool. The penthouse is professionally decorated in a traditional East Coast-style rather than a South Florida beach style, as one would expect in Naples. It was bought in 2005 for $6.9 million by the syndicated TV judge and her husband.<br /><br />Related Links
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2016-01-04T15:09:00-07:002021-07-02T12:52:05-07:00Mark Washburntag:naplescondoboutique.com,2012-09-20:18914Moody Blues Bassist Buys At Kalea Bay<br /><img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/3001/image/uploads/kalea_bay_rendering_500.jpg" alt="Kalea Bay Luxury Condos Naples Florida" width="500" height="299" class="img_box_center" />
Moody Blues rock group bassist John Lodge will soon move into a condo in Naples. The talented English musician announced last week that he bought a condo at Kalea Bay, a new luxury high-rise gated community being developed on Vanderbilt Drive in North Naples, just north of Wiggins Pass Road. Under construction now, Kalea Bay will be completed in 2017. Condo prices at Kalea Bay range from $1.3 million to $2.6 million.<br /><br />Kalea Bay defines itself as coastal chic through contemporary architecture. The building will have 120 residences in Tower 1 within a gated community that offers a resort-like feel. Amenities will include a 24-hour manned gatehouse; secured building parking; a sophisticated lobby; rooftop infinity pool with an expansive deck area for sunset views and lounging; fitness center with views of the Gulf waters and preserves; private beach access; and shuttle service. The sleek Sky Lounge at Kalea Bay will offer an intimate setting for drinks and enjoying great Gulf views.<br /><br />Each residence at <a title="Kalea Bay condos for sale" href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/kalea-bay/">Kalea Bay</a> has generous interiors with 3,200 square feet, featuring flow-through open floor plans for today’s casual lifestyle. Residences are fully finished with detailed interiors, 3 bedrooms plus Den or 4 bedrooms, 3 ½ or 4 bathrooms, private elevators, elegant hardwood floors throughout, a lanai and a balcony to watch sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. The kitchens feature an open design that blends into the living and dining rooms; large kitchen island; Wolf/Subzero high-end appliances; Wolf gas range; and quartz countertops. You can expect Kohl fixtures in the bathrooms and designer tile.<br /><br />Bassist John Lodge said he and his wife Kirsten, married since 1968, are buying a home in the Naples area because they have a son and grandson who live here. Lodge spends a lot of time in Southwest Florida. His new solo album, “10,000 Light Years Ago,” was recorded at The Mix Factory recording studio in Naples. Lodge said in a Kalea Bay press release that “the best aspects of Naples, besides golf, are the sunsets and weather.” At age 69, Lodge continues touring with the Moody Blues rock band. The bassist joined the British band in 1966, and wrote many of their hit songs, such as “Peak Hour,” “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock & Roll Band),” and “Isn’t Life Strange.”
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Vice President Joe Biden’s younger brother has bought a house on 5 acres on Keewaydin Island in Collier County for $2.5 million. James Biden and his wife Sara purchased the house and property on December 23 from Brian Gaines of Fort Lauderdale. The property is assessed at $1,193,423 on the Collier County property appraiser’s website. <br /><br />Keewaydin Island is a barrier island located off the coast of Naples. It is monitored every evening by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida for Loggerhead Turtle nesting activity. Keewaydin Island is a private beach. About 50 private lots and 15 private homes can be found on the island, chiefly on the south side of the island. <br /><br />As a barrier island, <a title="keewaydin island real estate" href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/keewaydin-island/">Keewaydin Island</a> has no cars, roads or bridges. Locals and visitors can enjoy the experience of a visit to an unspoiled barrier island and its ecosystem. Known mostly for the south tip of the island, local boaters gather at the end of this 8-mile isthmus, where they can dock their boat and people-watch and enjoy the beach. Since you cannot get on the island by car, you will have to rent a boat, visit with someone who has a boat, or go on a tourist boat.<br /><br />Related Links<a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/blog/larry-bird-selling-park-shore-home/" target="_blank">Larry Bird Selling Park Shore Home</a><a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/blog/le-rivage-in-park-shore-is-home-to-hertz-ceo/" target="_blank">Le Rivage In Park Shore Is Home to Hertz CEO</a><a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/blog/naples-3rd-nationally-for-millionaires/" target="_blank">Naples 3rd Nationally For Millionaires</a>2014-01-14T12:41:00-07:002021-05-08T12:02:53-07:00Mark Washburntag:naplescondoboutique.com,2012-09-20:18767Larry Bird Selling Park Shore Home<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/3001/image/uploads/larry_birds_naples_home_450.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="275" class="img_box_center" />
One of basketball’s greatest players, former Boston Celtics star Larry Bird, has put his home up for sale in Naples. Bird is asking $4.8 million for his Naples’ <a title="larry bird's park shore home for sale naples florida" href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/listing/213024991-308-neapolitan-way-naples-fl-34103-8558/">Park Shore home</a>. An NBA Hall of Famer, Bird has owned homes in Naples and Indiana since retiring from the Boston Celtics in 1992.<br /><br />The 4 bedroom, 6 bath custom waterfront house has 6,000 square feet, a 500-gallon saltwater aquarium, a basketball hoop and a 10-seat state-of-the-art home theater. In the backyard, Bird has an infinity-edged swimming pool and a thatched roof tiki hut with spectacular views overlooking sparkling <a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/venetian-bay-waterfront-homes/">Venetian Bay</a>. Built in 2001, the house is located on Neapolitan Way in the luxury <a title="park shore real estate naples florida" href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/park-shore/">Park Shore</a> neighborhood.<br /><br />Larry Bird’s agent says the former NBA star is selling his house because he does not have time to spend in Naples now that he’s retaken his job as president of basketball operations for the NBA’s Indiana Pacers. Bird signed a multi-year contract with the Pacers on July 1 2013.<br /><br />The 56-year old Bird played 13 seasons for the Boston Celtics, winning 3 championships and 3 most valuable player awards before his retirement. He coached the Pacers for 3 seasons from 1997-2000, and joined the front office in 2003. Bird was often spotted in Naples, and attended a Community School of Naples playoff basketball game in February.<br /><br />Related Links<a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/blog/le-rivage-in-park-shore-is-home-to-hertz-ceo/" target="_blank">Le Rivage In Park Shore Is Home to Hertz CEO</a><a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/blog/naples-3rd-nationally-for-millionaires/" target="_blank">Naples 3rd Nationally For Millionaires</a><a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/blog/naples-sixth-richest-metro-in-nation/" target="_blank">Naples Sixth Richest Metro in Nation</a>2013-10-09T17:29:00-07:002021-05-11T06:11:38-07:00Mark Washburntag:naplescondoboutique.com,2012-09-20:18741Le Rivage In Park Shore Is Home to Hertz CEO<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/3001/image/uploads/le_rivage_600_600.jpg" alt="le rivage - naples fl" width="600" height="400" class="img_box_center" />
On the heels of news last week that Hertz is moving its worldwide corporate headquarters from New Jersey to nearby <a title="estero real estate" href="http://www.greaterftmyers.com/estero/">Estero</a>, now comes word that Hertz CEO Mark Frissora already has a Naples stake in the ground at Le Rivage, an upscale condominium on affluent <a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/gulf-shore-boulevard/">Gulf Shore Boulevard</a> in Naples. His wife owns a $4.5 million condo in the Park Shore building where the family will live. Naples has long been known as home to Fortune 500 CEOs. Frissora has said he is relocating to Naples in Southwest Florida for a good quality of life.
Le Rivage is a 25-story condominium with 37 units located at 4351 Gulf Shore Boulevard North. The team here at Naples Condo Boutique is available to explore <a title="park shore condos for sale" href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/park-shore/">Park Shore</a> condo options.<br /><br />Related Links<a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/blog/top-naples-condo-sales-april-2012/" target="_blank">Top Naples Condo Sales – April 2012</a><a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/blog/naples-sixth-richest-metro-in-nation/" target="_blank">Naples Sixth Richest Metro in Nation</a><a href="https://www.naplescondoboutique.com/blog/naples-named-top-small-town-by-smithsonian-magazine/" target="_blank">Naples Named Top Small Town by Smithsonian Magazine</a>2013-05-19T05:20:00-07:002021-05-11T09:15:49-07:00Mark Washburn