The Project
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Project:
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Florida Everglades Resort – Adventure…Luxury…Sustainability
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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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Expires November 2058 (50-year Lease with 25-year option for renewal)
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Guestrooms:
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First Phase -- 150 uniquely appointed guest rooms including deluxe guest rooms and suites located within a main lodge and full-service villas.
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Buildings:
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The main lodge will include 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, educational & recreational outlets, and back of the house facilities.
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Food & Beverage:
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Well-designed and efficient facilities that includes “modern natural” cuisine, seasonal and educational menus and programs, and extraordinary service.
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Retail:
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Distinctive gifts, art, books, educational, recreational, and signature items that include Native American and local artisans.
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Conference Center:
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First Phase - Minimum of 5,000 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 activity center 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 park with 135,000 visitors per year.
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Market Segments:
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International and domestic leisure, meetings, groups, incentives, SMERFE, tour & travel, nature-based organizations, special interest groups, and destination weddings
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| Web Site: |
www.FloridaEvergladesResort.com |
FACT: Marjory Stoneman Douglas helped establish the Everglades National Park in 1947.
Main Building
Typical Villas
Site Plan
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