Naples, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/24/2017 -- The Club at Mediterra has completed nearly $17 million in renovations to its two championship golf courses, an expansion at The Sports Club and the addition of new tennis and bocce courts.

The projects were designed to enhance the membership experience and the active lifestyle at Mediterra, the only Naples country club recently named among the Platinum Club's 2016-2018 top 50 private clubs in the country.

"Mediterra has always been viewed as a trailblazer in Naples," said Carmen Mauceri, club general manager and chief operating officer. "We are continually evaluating our facilities and amenities to ensure they are meeting our members' needs. These projects directly addressed the increasing participation in our golf and fitness programs."

Additional social and meeting space and a larger fitness center were among the top priorities identified by Sports Club members. The $1.5 million project doubled the size of the existing fitness center and introduced all new equipment, including a Life Fitness Synrgy system, which incorporates multiple workout options and configurations and MyZone, a monitor used for group exercise and personal training to track heart rate and optimize workout efficiency.

"We're one of the only clubs in Naples with Life Fitness Synrgy," said Mauceri. "It really is the focal piece of the new gym. We brought in a team of experts to plan and design the center and equipment. It's spacious and open and has a large rounded bay window overlooking the lake."

Construction, which started in May and wrapped up in December, also added a third lifestyle room for cards, events, small dinner parties and other activities. The new meeting space features lake and pool views.

Additional improvements included replacing the building's roof and HVAC system, adding an eighth tennis court, and redesigning the bocce garden to add a third court.

"We have over 600 members playing bocce," Mauceri said. "We replaced the irrigation and clay so the three courts look like they've always been there. That's how we judge the success of our construction."

The Sports Club also features a resort-style pool with lap lanes and a full menu of spa treatments.

"We have a very active membership, and our demographic continues to be one of the youngest in Naples," said Rob McWilliams, director of club operations. "Our members want to be active and enjoy working out in the gym. They also want more space for core stretching and personal training."

The Club at Mediterra was named among the top 10 healthiest clubs in America in 2014 for its commitment to members' overall health, wellness and involvement. It was recently selected as one of 20 founding clubs for a pioneering project documenting the evolution of wellness, said Mauceri.

Mediterra's commitment to providing an extraordinary golf experience necessitated improvements to the Tom Fazio-designed North and South courses.

The two-year project started in 2015 and was completed in phases during the slower summer months.

Enhancements included replacing irrigation, bunkers and re-grassing with Platinum TE seashore paspalum. Practice facilities and ranges were also renovated.

Work on the South Course was completed in December 2015; the North Course this December.

"From the tee box to the out-of-bounds area and each grain of sand, everything is brand new," said Mauceri. "The only thing we didn't touch were the greens."

"The grass was chosen for its color, cold-weather and low-light tolerance, playability and performance," said Tim Hiers, director of agronomy for The Club at Mediterra. "It has very deep roots and is the best on the market. We now have 200 acres of new grass on 36 holes."

"Our members are over the moon with how well the project went," said Mauceri. "We've received a lot of response from members, their guests and reciprocal players. They tell us how pristine and perfect the fairways and golf courses are. We brought the courses back to better than their original state."

The club's commitment to golf, health and wellness and continued improvement has been internationally lauded by BoardRoom magazine as a Distinguished Emerald Club, a designation given to only the top 4 percent of private clubs worldwide.

Mauceri said The Club at Mediterra will be featured in a new publication by BoardRoom offering a look inside the distinguished club experience. It is one of just 20 clubs selected.

"We are always reinvesting in the club," he said. "These last four projects in the past two years were completed on schedule or ahead of schedule and under budget."

Named a 10-time Community of the Year winner by the Collier Building Industry Association, Mediterra offers luxury estates and single-family maintenance-free villas by London Bay Homes, priced from $1 million to over $7 million.

London Bay Homes, an award-winning leader in the Southwest Florida luxury home market for more than 25 years, manages all new home sales and marketing for Mediterra.

With more than 1,000 acres dedicated to open space, parks and nature preserves, Mediterra offers award-winning amenities, including the 32,000-square-foot Club at Mediterra and the private Beach Club along the Gulf of Mexico. From epicurean cuisine and beach concierge services to bocce and tennis, the community's luxury lifestyle and continued introduction of new amenities has repeatedly been recognized as the best in Southwest Florida – and internationally.

London Bay Homes is offering an exclusive opportunity for new homebuyers to purchase a golf membership without the delay of what otherwise is approximately a one-year waiting list.

For more information about Mediterra, log onto www.MediterraNaples.com, call 239-949-8989 or visit the newly redesigned Mediterra Sales Center, located at 15836 Savona Way, two miles north of Immokalee Road.

About Mediterra Living
The Club at Mediterra is a 5-star, private, member-owned Country Club Community in Naples, Florida. The 1,697-acre gated community was designed with the intimacy, charm, and classical style of the Mediterranean region of Europe. It is the world's first golf course to be recognized as an Audubon Silver Sanctuary, and it has been named as one of America's Healthiest Clubs. Members and guests can enjoy two restaurants, a lounge, a Sports Club, and a Wellness Center. Since 2014, it has been recognized at the "Best Place to Retire" in Florida, and the 10th best in the world. Most recently, The Club was certified "Green" by the Green Restaurant Association, making it the first private residential club to be given this honor.

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Leap into Top 50 from Top 100 Demonstrates Elite Nature of Florida Country Club Community

Naples, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/15/2016 -- A very successful year for The Club at Mediterra has become even better with a brand new accolade. Platinum Clubs of America announced its latest list of America's Top Private Clubs of Excellence, and The Club at Mediterra was not only on the list again since it was first recognition in 2006, but it made a sizable jump from the Top 100 to the Top 50!

"We are so honored and delighted to be again named to this prestigious list, especially as the only Naples Florida club in the Top 50. I am so proud of the team here. It is because of them that we have reached this level of ranking" expressed Carmen Mauceri, General Manager and COO. "Mediterra is a very special place with very special members and staff.

Max Passino, Director of Marketing and Membership for The Club at Mediterra, echoed those sentiments, saying "This award will be prominently displayed with the others. We are deeply appreciative of Platinum Clubs of America and sincerely thank them for recognizing us in this way. It reflects the Mediterra Team's passion for service excellence."

Platinum status in the Private Club industry has been revered since the franchise was established in 1997 by Chairman Emeritus, John Sibbald. Over the years, the criteria has been updated to be relevant and adapt to changing times in the industry. The criteria for Platinum Club of America selection is as follows:

- Universal Recognition: Clubs of Excellence are rated on their ability to attract and retain the finest members

- Excellence in Amenities and Facilities: Remarkable Clubs invest on regular, planned basis in the maintenance, supervision, and replacement of the grounds, equipment, and furnishings.

- Caliber of Staff and Professional Service Levels: Clubs that provide an excellent work environment, compensation and benefits, attract outstanding employees in the community.

- Quality of Membership: Great members are the heart and soul of successful clubs; they are people who represent the best qualities that reflect the community values in which they live, and work hard to attract prospective new members that are equally great.

- Governance and Prudent Fiscal Management: Prudent boards understand the need for regular dues increases and occasional assessments, together with overall fiscal responsibility.

- Adapting to Changing Times: Great Clubs work at anticipating their members' needs and interests; they maintain traditions that reflect who they are and remain flexible to adapt to an ever-changing member market.

- Overall Experience: Great Clubs provide an "unparalleled experience" every day, one member at time. They work hard to make decisions in the best interest of their members and those serving them.

About The Club at Mediterra
The Club at Mediterra is a 5-star, private, member-owned Country Club Community in Naples, Florida. The 1,697-acre gated community was designed with the intimacy, charm, and classical style of the Mediterranean region of Europe. It is the world's first golf course to be recognized as an Audubon Silver Sanctuary, and it has been named as one of America's Healthiest Clubs. Members and guests can enjoy two restaurants, a lounge, a Sports Club, and a Wellness Center. Since 2014, it has been recognized at the "Best Place to Retire" in Florida, and the 10th best in the world. Most recently, The Club was certified "Green" by the Green Restaurant Association, making it the first private residential club to be given this honor. Mediterra has been named Collier County Community of the Year 10 times in 14 years, most recently for 2016.

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Collier Building Industry Association’s Sales & Marketing Council Honors Naples Country Club Community

Naples, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/18/2016 -- Each year the Collier Building Industry Association's Sales & Marketing Council hosts a gala known as the Sand Dollar Awards to recognize excellence in building, development, landscape, interior design, remodeling, commercial design, advertising, marketing, and sales. Recently the judging panel, a group comprised of industry experts, recognized The Club at Mediterra with an unprecedented 10th Community of the Year award. The honor was bestowed after careful evaluation of the 1,700-acre community's amenities, neighborhoods tucked into nature preserves, parks, lakes, and formal European garden. In addition to the community of the year recognition, two homes of Mediterra accumulated five Sand Dollar awards: The Belita garnered the Product Design and Interior Design of the Year honors in the $2,500,001 to $2.75 million category. Meanwhile, the Isabella Two-Story received product and interior design awards for homes prices from $3,000,001 to $3.25 million and Best Pool Design over $50,000.

Earning the design awards for the pair of luxury single-family model homes were London Bay Homes, Romanza Interior Design, and Acquatico Pools. Overall, the Sand Dollar Awards proved to be very beneficial for the Naples-based county club community.

"It is always gratifying to be honored by the prestigious Collier Building Industry Association, and this year is no different. To receive our 10th Community of the Year award is a huge honor, and we are immensely grateful for the recognition, commented Max Passino, Director of Marketing and Membership.

About The Club at Mediterra
The Club at Mediterra is a 5-star, private, member-owned Country Club Community in Naples, Florida. The 1,697-acre gated community was designed with the intimacy, charm, and classical style of the Mediterranean region of Europe. It is the world's first golf course to be recognized as an Audubon Silver Sanctuary, and it has been named as one of America's Healthiest Clubs. Members and guests can enjoy two restaurants, a lounge, a Sports Club, and a Wellness Center. Since 2014, it has been recognized at the "Best Place to Retire" in Florida, and the 10th best in the world. Most recently, The Club was certified "Green" by the Green Restaurant Association, making it the first private residential club to be given this honor.

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First Time Winner Will be Recognized at Annual Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner on November 15 at Grey Oaks Country Club

Naples, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/27/2016 -- The awards keep on flowing for The Club at Mediterra, this time for a prominent member of their staff: Rob Anderson. Mr. Anderson was recently announced as the recipient of the 2016 Merchandiser of the Year Award from the South Florida PGA branch. Fresh off their Distinguished Emerald Club Member accolade, the Club will celebrate their newest award winner along with other award winners at the Annual Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner on November 15, hosted at Grey Oaks Country Club.

"The South Florida PGA Merchandiser of the Year award is by far the highest honor bestowed upon me in my career as a PGA Professional, and it is with great pride and excitement that I will share it with the PGA Professionals, teammates, and Club Members that have both inspired and supported me so much," said Rob Anderson.

For many years the team at the Club at Mediterra has strived to enhance the members' experience. Most notably, they offer a full time fitter to members to handle all equipment needs. The club fitter has more than doubled equipment sales in the past four years, bringing experience and expertise to the members' fitting experience. Anderson and his staff had made it a priority for their shop to be a welcoming environment with a unique presentation. The merchandising team has worked hard to attend to the needs of the members, including keeping track of shoppers tendencies in order to notify them when specific sizes or styles come in.

Mediterra offers an array of lifestyle amenities, including The Club at Mediterra, featuring 36 holes of golf, and the private 10,000-square-foot Beach Club on the Gulf of Mexico, featuring an elevated swimming pool, casual dining with a full bar and valet service for beach chairs, umbrellas and beverage and food menus. The living community features single-family estate homes and single-family maintenance-free villas.

About The Club at Mediterra
The Club at Mediterra is a 5-star, private, member-owned Country Club Community in Naples, Florida. The 1,697-acre gated community was designed with the intimacy, charm, and classical style of the Mediterranean region of Europe. It is the world's first golf course to be recognized as an Audubon Silver Sanctuary, and it has been named as one of America's Healthiest Clubs. Members and guests can enjoy two restaurants, a lounge, a Sports Club, and a Wellness Center. Since 2014, it has been recognized at the "Best Place to Retire" in Florida, and the 10th best in the world. Most recently, The Club was certified "Green" by the Green Restaurant Association, making it the first private residential club to be given this honor.

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239-254-3000

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Pair of Tournaments Are Presented by London Bay Homes

Naples, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/23/2016 -- On Saturday, August 27th, The Club at Mediterra will host their Third Annual 1-Day Singles Tiebreak Tournament, presented by London Bay Homes. Three weeks later, on Saturday, September 17th they will host the First-Ever USTA Tiebreak Tournament for juniors. Mediterra hosted the first-ever, USTA Sanctioned Tiebreak Tournament 3 years ago and since then, these compressed tournaments have exploded in popularity. "It's no surprise considering the modern, busy schedule. Many people don't want to spend 3 days, their entire weekend, and a lot of waiting around to play a tournament. I want my fitness, my tennis, my entertainment; and I want it now," says Mediterra's USPTA Director of Tennis, Mike Baldwin. Baldwin served on the USTA Adult Competition Committee that introduced "Alternative Format" initiative.

The Tiebreak Tournament has a draw like any other tournament, but rather than best of 3 sets, each match is best of 3 Tiebreaks. For example, a match score might be 10-7, 8-10, 11-9. That's a total of 55 points; comparable to playing a standard set. A consolation draw ensures everyone gets a minimum of two matches.

An added benefit of these half-day events is the reduced expense: players don't need to stay in a hotel or drive extreme distances. Plus, playing two singles matches per day in the Florida heat and humidity is not physically feasible.

Thanks to London Bay Homes' generous support, prize money will be awarded to the top finishers in the Open Division, which last year featured many of the area's top teaching professionals and collegiate players. In addition to the Open divisions there are NTRP divisions for every level.

To learn more and to register, visit the USTA's Tennislink website and use the tournament search to locate "Mediterra" and select the Non-Sanctioned Event. You can also call the Sports Club at Mediterra 239-254-3037.

About The Club at Mediterra
The Club at Mediterra is a 5-star, private, member-owned Country Club Community in Naples, Florida. The 1,697-acre gated community was designed with the intimacy, charm, and classical style of the Mediterranean region of Europe. It is the world's first golf course to be recognized as an Audubon Silver Sanctuary, and it has been named as one of America's Healthiest Clubs. Members and guests can enjoy two restaurants, a lounge, a Sports Club, and a Wellness Center. Since 2014, it has been recognized at the "Best Place to Retire" in Florida, and the 10th best in the world. Most recently, The Club was certified "Green" by the Green Restaurant Association, making it the first private residential club to be given this honor.

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239-254-3000

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Florida Club Achieves Highest Honor and Place Among Prestigious Clubs

Naples, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/19/2016 -- The Club at Mediterra announced today that it has been awarded the prestigious Distinguished Emerald Club of the World award, as determined by the annual Distinguished Clubs of the World award program conducted by BoardRoom magazine, one of the most respected trade publications serving private clubs.

Boardroom magazine developed the award program to help vitalize and preserve the institution of private clubs by fostering a ceaseless drive to ever improve the "Member Experience" provided by private clubs throughout the world. Distinguished Gold Club status will be awarded to those private clubs that are within the top 6 percent of all clubs, and those within the top 4 percent will be awarded Distinguished Emerald Club status.

Mediterra offers an array of lifestyle amenities, including The Club at Mediterra, featuring 36 holes of Tom Fazio golf, a Championship Tennis Program, Sports Club, Tavern on 18 and the private 10,000-square-foot Beach Club on the Gulf of Mexico, featuring an elevated swimming pool, casual dining with a full bar and cabana service for beach chairs, umbrellas and light fare menus. The living community features single-family estate homes and single-family maintenance-free villas and coach homes.

To be a Distinguished Emerald Club, a club must provide a level of Member Experience attained by only the finest clubs in the world. The distinction between a Distinguished Gold Club and a Distinguished Emerald Club is nuanced yet thoroughly recognizable, for it is based on the most important of all intangible qualities. Reputation. Reverence. Admiration. Brand Equity. Fame. Whatever you call it, it is that "X" factor that separates two clubs that both provide superlative Member Experience, but where one is a great club, while the other is the most prestigious of memberships.

"We'd like to congratulate The Club at Mediterra for earning Distinguished Emerald Club status," said John Fornaro, Publisher of BoardRoom magazine, "Special recognition also goes out to the General Manger of the Club at Mediterra, Carmen Mauceri and the Director of Marketing and Membership, Max Passino, as well as the Club's Board President Mike Cowhig and all the board of directors, committee chairs, department heads, and the entire staff for their efforts in providing an excellent member experience."

About The Club at Mediterra
The Club at Mediterra is a 5-star, private, member-owned Country Club Community in Naples, Florida. The 1,697-acre gated community was designed with the intimacy, charm, and classical style of the Mediterranean region of Europe. It is the world's first golf course to be recognized as an Audubon Silver Sanctuary, and it has been named as one of America's Healthiest Clubs. Members and guests can enjoy two restaurants, a lounge, a Sports Club, and a Wellness Center. Since 2014, it has been recognized at the "Best Place to Retire" in Florida, and the 10th best in the world. Most recently, The Club was certified "Green" by the Green Restaurant Association, making it the first private residential club to be given this honor.

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239-254-3000

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The Club at Mediterra Achieves the Honor for Second Consecutive Year

Naples, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/05/2016 -- For many Americans, retirement represents the Golden Years of life – a time when expenses are taken care of, children are grown, and grandkids are running amok. With the working days in the rear view mirror, retirees are free to explore the world, pursue hobbies, or simply spend more time with their families. One of the best places to soak in the sunshine and enjoy the blissful days of retired life is at Mediterra. At the esteemed Southwest Florida community, members are free to enjoy some of the best luxuries in life: fine dining, fantastic Tom Faxio golf courses, a top-rated Tennis Program, popular Bocce Leagues, Fitness, Spa and beautiful beaches – all in traditional Mediterranean style. Most recently, the popular Club at Mediterra was again recognized by Best Retirement Destinations. The Naples community was rated No. 10 on the website's January 2016 Top 30 Retirement Communities Worldwide, receiving excellent scores for residential options, visual appeal and recreational activities. It was also the No. 1 Best Retirement Community in Florida.

Mediterra doesn't stop there. While an ideal retirement community, Mediterra's age group is among the youngest in Southwest Florida and offers an array of lifestyle amenities for young families, busy professionals and those in semi-retirement as well, including The Club at Mediterra, featuring 36 holes of golf, and the private 10,000-square-foot Beach Club on the Gulf of Mexico, featuring an elevated swimming pool, casual dining with a full bar and valet service for beach chairs, umbrellas and beverage and food menus. The living community features single-family estate homes and single-family maintenance-free villas.

Best Retirement Destinations annually evaluates the best communities for retirees by reviewing community amenities, aesthetics, recreational and social opportunities & security. Since its inception in 2008, it has put retirement communities across the country through a rigorous evaluation process to help retirees make an informed choice about the best retirement community to suit their needs.

"To be recognized once by a respected independent evaluator like Best Retirement Destinations is a huge honor, but to be given that recognition for a consecutive year speaks volumes about the livelihood of the retirees here at Mediterra," expressed Max Passino, Director of Marketing & Membership at The Club at Mediterra. She continued, saying "We are humbled to be mentioned in the same breath as communities in other beautiful locales such as Dubai, London, and the Cayman Islands, and this achievement only inspires us to continue to meet the needs of our members to the best of our abilities."

About The Club at Mediterra
The Club at Mediterra is a 5-star, private, member-owned Country Club Community in Naples, Florida. The 1,697-acre gated community was designed with the intimacy, charm, and classical style of the Mediterranean region of Europe. It is the world's first golf course to be recognized as an Audubon Silver Sanctuary, and it has been named as one of America's Healthiest Clubs. Members and guests can enjoy two restaurants, a lounge, a Sports Club, and a Wellness Center. Since 2014, it has been recognized at the "Best Place to Retire" in Florida, and the 10th best in the world. Most recently, The Club was certified "Green" by the Green Restaurant Association, making it the first private residential club to be given this honor.

www.mediterraliving.com
239-254-3000

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