Realmark’s Marina South high-rise condo built in record time

The Daily Breeze

Saturday, August 05, 2006

Realmark Development, LLC has sold and delivered its second luxury condominium building at Cape Harbour. Marina South, a high-rise 110-unit condominium, received its certificate of occupancy, Tuesday, Aug. 2, a mere 17 months after sales started in early March 2005 for the fifteen-story building.

“We are thrilled with how our condo has taken shape,” said owners Gary and Brenda Barton. “The Realmark staff and Kraft Construction have made it really something special, and a home that we are looking forward to enjoying for many years to come.”

On March 15, 2005, over 800 participants were on hand to draw numbers for the opportunity to purchase one of the Marina South condominiums, and the building sold out within a few hours.

The demand for condominiums at Marina South was so great, that Realmark immediately pushed up plans for a second building, Marina South II. Construction commenced on the second tower as quickly as permits were issued. Marina South II should welcome residents in May 2007.

Realmark’s president, Will Stout, was confident that the condominium would be well received. He worked with Kraft Construction to begin the building a few months prior to the start of sales. “We are pleased that just 17 months from the initial sale of the building, the first residents are moving in!” says Stout.

“What you have to focus on is that not only did we bring this building about in record time, but this is the first mixed use building in the city of Cape Coral. It is the tallest building in Cape Coral. The City of Cape Coral, Kraft Construction and the Realmark team worked hand in hand to make this project possible. It’s a monumental event for us and our customers,” Stout added. “We’ve spent so many months working on every detail to make everyone’s home just right. We can’t help but share in the excitement that taking possession of their wonderful new home finally brings.”

“And what is even more important to me is that the entire marina is open for the public to enjoy,” said Stout. “It has always been my philosophy that people from all walks of life, be they residents or visitors, should have access to the waterfront and all the enjoyment that it brings. Finally, people can live, work, dine, shop and be entertained without ever needing a car. They can choose between three restaurants, shop at a gourmet grocer, relax in a day spa, visit wonderful boutiques, sit at the marina with coffee and ice cream, stroll the promenades, or hop on their boat and be in the Gulf in just minutes. Life just doesn’t get any better than this!”

To showcase the building, Realmark will have four professionally decorated condominiums on public display starting August 15.

About Marina South

Marina South is a 15 story condominium of 110 residences on the southern side of the marina at Cape Harbour. Residents will be within walking distance of all the current and planned amenities at the marina.

The first four stories of the building conceal a parking garage that will service residents and visitors to the marina. The marina side of the building will feature boutiques along a promenade separating Marina South from the two story commercial facility.

The commercial building will feature retail shops, a spa/salon, office space, Pignoli – an epicurean marketplace, an art gallery, Run Agrounds for gourmet coffees and desserts, and The Joint for great food and good times.

Marina South offers five floor plans from approximately 1,200 to 1,800 sq. ft. Prices ranged from the mid $300s to the $700s. Fifth floor residences also include spacious terraces as well as screened lanais. All residences at Marina South have spectacular water views.

Residents of Marina South will enjoy the use of the community’s club house, tennis courts, pool, and exercise facilities in addition to the ambiance of life on a marina.

The marina at Cape Harbour has 76 deepwater slips. The marina is just a short boat ride to the intra-coastal waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. Facilities at the marina include indoor boat storage at The Boat House, fuel and pump out, yacht management, a ship’s store, charter service, boat towing and boat sales.

About Realmark Development

The corporate symbol of Realmark Development is the sextant. For centuries this precise instrument has been used to navigate the high seas. Reliable and accurate, a sextant was the tool trusted to lead sailors to their destination.

Realmark is proud to serve in the tradition of professional navigators. With the highest caliber of team members and resources, Will Stout and Realmark have set their course with developments like Cape Harbour and Burnt Store Marina. These waterfront communities feature deep-water harbors, indoor boat storage, shops, restaurants and the finest residential opportunities.

Realmark has been developing real properties throughout Southwest Florida, Georgia and North Carolina for over 20 years.