The Project
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Project:
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Proposed Full-Service Nature and Ecological Resort
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Location:
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The Everglades at Big Cypress, Florida
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Land:
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15 Leased Acres with the Seminole Tribe of Florida
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Lease Terms:
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50 year lease expires November 2058 (25-year Lease with 25-year option for renewal)
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Guestrooms:
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First Phase -- 124 uniquely appointed suites located within the main lodge and full-service villas
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Buildings:
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The main lodge will be three stories to providing the breath taking views of the Wildlife Park and Everglades. Additional facilities include food and beverage, retail, wellness center, conference center as well as educational and recreational facilities.
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Food & Beverage:
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A well-designed and efficient facility that includes local, fresh cuisine, educational menus, and exceptional service
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Retail:
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Distinctive gifts, art, educational, recreational, and signature items
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Conference Center:
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First Phase - Minimum of 5,100 square feet for “state-of-the-art” facilities; professional catering and banquet services provided.
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Other Features:
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Outdoor water facilities; an educational facility to focus on sustainability and educational programs; recreational programs that include scenic tours, ecology within the Everglades, kayaking, biking, hiking, wildlife viewing/photographing, survival programs, and various outdoor nature-based adventures; and a wellness center that focuses on health, fitness, and educational programs and classes.
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Location Benefits:
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Located in the heart of the Everglades near Big Cypress, Florida. Only 45 minutes from Fort Lauderdale Airport, 60 minutes from downtown Miami, 75 minutes from downtown Naples (west coast of Florida), 2.5 hours from Orlando, three miles from the Seminole Tribe Headquarters and the newly constructed Seminole Museum, and located adjacent to Billie Swamp Safari, a 2,200 acre wildlife and nature attraction.
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Market Segments:
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International and domestic leisure, meetings, groups, incentives, destination weddings, SMERFE, tour & travel, and nature-based organizations
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| Web Site: |
www.FloridaEvergladesResort.com |
FACT: Everglades National Park is home to more than 1,000 species of seed-bearing plants.
Main Building
Typical Villas
Site Plan
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