CONTENTS
features
10 Publisher's Note
14 Cover Feaure: Bonita Beach
By Jules Lewis Gibson
20 Kitchens
by Meredith Mahony Mueller
26 Facinating Floridian: Jesse Biter
By Jules Lewis Gibson
40 Anna Maria Island
By Cheryl Roberts
46 The Concession
By Mark Bruce
58 Pelican Marsh
By Carole Carpenter
departments
36 Destination: Clearwater Beach
42 Destination: Venice
54 Destination: Bonita Springs
64 Properties For Sale
66 Editor's Pick
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Dina Smith
Dina@DSmithProperties.com
Direct: 813-760-6354
DSmithProperties.com
Villarreal De Avila | Offered at $6,495,000
Extraordinar y lakefront estate situated on over 3.4 acres w ithin Avila, Tampa
Bay's premier private gated countr y club community. e home is filled w ith
magnificent custom designed finishes, rich moldings, custom cabinetr y,
impressive w indows, and panoramic views, ever y detail is certain to impress.
Established landscaping gives year-round privacy and beauty to the sweeping
grounds situated on sk i-sized Lake Chapman. A mansion fit for a k ing w ith a
librar y, study, grand staircase, athletic w ing that includes an indoor basketball
court, racquetball court, game room, and exercise room, conference room, w ine
room, 2 laundr y rooms, 6 fireplaces, 6+ car garage, pool w ith spa and guest
house. Visit the website AvilaEstate.com for more information.
Bella Lago Lane | Bella Vita
$1,895,000
Extraordinar y vision, exquisite taste,
and meticulous aention to detail are
showcased in this breathtak ing custom
Mediterranean estate tucked away in
the private, gated community. From the
moment you enter the courtyard, you are surrounded by the highest quality cras-
manship, materials and amenities, all work ing together to create an atmosphere of
pure comfort and elegance in over 5,100 square feet of refined living space. Visit the
website BellaLagoElegance.com for more information.
Villarreal De Avila | Avila
$2,995,000
A rchitecturally magnificent
Mediterranean masterpiece built by
Fechtal Homes situated on over an
acre. is estate features seven bed-
rooms, eight f ull baths, librar y, game
room, bonus room, lo, puing green, mud room, walk-in 4,000 bole w ine
room and a four car garage... ever y detail is exqusite. Lush tropical landscaping
w ith gazebos, fountains surround the designer pool and spa. Visit the website
AvilaElegance.com for more information.
mitzi Gill
MGill@SmithAndAssociates.com
Direct: 813-334-4989
MitziGill.com
Tampa's Premier Luxury Real Estate Professionals
