The luxury, master-planned community of Fiddler’s Creek has been chosen by readers of the Naples Daily News and Bonita Daily News as Best Community, earning it the Champion award in the 2012 Southwest Florida Readers’ Choice Awards.

Each year, readers of the Daily News submit literally hundreds of thousands of votes in 122 categories, ranging from best butcher shop to best car wash. This year, more than 300,000 votes were cast by the readers who logged in online to let their voices be heard.

Two awards are given in each category. The Southwest Florida Choice Champion awards are bestowed on those businesses that received the most votes. The Southwest Florida Choice Star is awarded to those businesses receiving the second most votes.

Congratulations Fiddler’s Creek! Thank you for voting for us!

Stock Construction has selected Soco Interiors as interior designer of the Chatelaine model at Isla del Sol, an exclusive enclave of 34 Mediterranean-style custom homes in Fiddler’s Creek. The team at Soco Interiors will inspire luxurious living throughout the single-family residence, overseeing space planning, material specification, interior detailing and furniture acquisition. The project will be led by Jill Cotton, cofounder and principal of Soco Interiors. A graduate of Purdue University, Cotton has worked in the luxury design industry for more than two decades.

Residents of the master-planned community of Fiddler’s Creek honored the men and women of the United States Armed Forces with a patriotic Memorial Day Celebration at The Club & Spa.

The Memorial Day Celebration is one of three large summer gatherings at Fiddler’s Creek, joining the Fourth of July and Labor Day. These annual events are popular among the families in Fiddler’s Creek, featuring red, white and blue table decorations and wraps around the building columns. The poolside area also is adorned with an assortment of American flags of all sizes.

Spanning nearly 4,000 acres between Naples and Marco Island, the masterplanned residential community of Fiddler’s Creek was designed with an emphasis on environmental preservation.

The community is zoned for approximately 6,000 residences, or just 1.6 homes per gross acre. Less than a third of the land will be developed for residential use, while the remainder of the acreage is dedicated primarily to nature reserves, lakes, parks, golf courses and recreational areas.

Since sales commenced in 1998, Fiddler’s Creek has been committed to using healthy and environmentally friendly practices. The mission is to inspire, educate and support residents and employees in becoming more “green” and having a positive impact on the local environment.

To help conserve water, faucets and other restroom fixtures throughout the Club & Spa were changed to low aerators and power rinsers were installed in the kitchen, reducing water consumption considerably. Only full loads are washed in the laundry and reclaimed water is used for washing down golf carts and other equipment in the cart barn and marina facilities.

Employees are encouraged to save energy by turning off lights when not in their offices or in low-traffic areas and computers are shut down in the evening.Energy-efficient florescent light bulbs and motion sensors are gradually being installed in various club areas.

Fiddler’s Creek employees also reduce waste by supporting a broad range of recycling practices, including cardboard, paper products, appliances, electronics, ink cartridges, and kitchen cooking oils and grease. Biodegradable garbage bags and to-go containers are widely used and compostable napkins, plates and utensils are provided in the employee cafeteria.

To further educate residents and staff on how to be more environmentally responsible, the Fiddler’s Creek Green Committee hosted its first Earth Day event for the entire family.

Lennar Corp. has named Soco Interiors as interior designer of the Laurel model at Runaway Bay, a village of 98 single-family residences along The Creek and The Creek Course in Fiddler’s Creek.

The team at Soco Interiors will inspire luxurious living throughout the two-story residence, overseeing space planning, material specification, interior detailing and furniture acquisition.

The project will be led by Jill Cotton, cofounder and principal of Soco Interiors. A graduate of Purdue University, Cotton has worked in the luxury design industry for more than two decades.

The Laurel will offer 3,659 air-conditioned square feet, featuring three bedrooms, four baths, a large family room, gourmet kitchen with natural gas cooktop, study and lanai, plus a bonus room.

The single-family home will be constructed of steel reinforced concrete block with concrete tile roofs and a spacious three-car garage. The residence also will boast a brick paver entryway, driveway and lanai. Many of the materials used in the home will be environmentally friendly.

Interior features of the model home will include Howe style wood casing, Victorian style baseboards, crown molding in the living areas, raised panel interior doors and designer window blinds. Additional features include monogram appliances, front load washer/dryer, two-level gas heated pool and spa package and an optional summer kitchen.

Located within the Marsh Cove section of Fiddler’s Creek, Runaway Bay will offer four unique floor plans. Homes situated along The Creek will have a dock option at the time of purchase. The Creek allows for electric boats, kayaks and canoes for Fiddler’s Creek homeowners to enjoy at their leisure. Other single-family residences will offer expansive views of The Creek Course.

Lennar’s first residences within Millbrook are expected to be completed in June. This Mediterranean-style village with 56 single-family home sites is nestled between meandering waterways at Fiddler’s Creek.

Nestled between meandering waterways, Millbrook offers a choice of four unique floor plans, ranging from 1,649 air-conditioned square feet to 2,246 air-conditioned square feet. There are currently five single-family homes nearing completion within the neighborhood.

The Isabella residence will be showcased as the furnished model with two additional Isabella move-in-ready homes being built. The one-story Isabella is the largest of the floor plans, offering 2,246 air-conditioned square feet. It features three bedrooms, two baths and a den with a spacious great room just off the kitchen and dining area. The two move-in-ready homes are currently priced at $501,130.

The Nina is a one-story inventory home offering 1,649 air-conditioned square feet. It features two bedrooms, two baths and a den designed around a central great room. The price of the Nina residence is currently $451,130.

The Victoria is a one-story inventory home with 1,850 air-conditioned square feet. It has two bedrooms, two baths and a den, plus a pool bath. The Victoria is currently priced at $471,130.

In addition to the move-in-ready homes, buyers have the option of selecting their own homesite and choosing from the four model home plans with prices beginning at $370,990, plus homesite.
Each single-story residence within the village of Millbrook will be built of steel reinforced concrete block construction and will feature a two-car courtyard garage or full-size garage.

Interior design features include a luxury kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets with crown molding, extended tile, wood ceiling in the entry and lanai and a pool/spa package with a summer kitchen. Each home also features designer bath fixtures, undermount sinks, home security system, hurricane impact glass windows and a number of energy saving features.

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D.R. Horton has initiated construction on the village of Chiasso, a distinctive neighborhood of 59 single-family residences intertwined amid pristine lakes and waterways at Fiddler’s Creek.

Located within the Veneta section of the master-planned residential community, Chiasso will feature four unique floor plans, ranging from 2,583 square feet to 3,522 square feet under air.

The Washington will serve as the builder’s furnished model home in Chiasso. The well-appointed model offers 2,788 air conditioned square feet with many upgrades to showcase the level of options available in the Chiasso series. It boasts three bedrooms, a den and three and a half baths with a courtyard style three-car garage. The lakefront home will feature impact glass windows and Tuscan-style stained double front doors. The interior cabinetry is a warm Auburn Glazed maple with granite countertops, plantation shutters, solid wood doors and large porcelain tile floors on the diagonal with wood flooring in the study and all bedrooms.

The Hawthorne offers 2,583 air conditioned square feet and is being built as a move-in-ready home with an emphasis on southern style Florida living. Priced in the mid-600’s, the Hawthorne has three bedrooms and a study, three and a half baths, and a great room styled plan with a separate nook off of the kitchen area. The home also features an oversized lanai overlooking a pool and spa and a lakefront setting as well as a three-car garage. The interior is complimented with oil rubbed bronze faucets and hardware, painted Hazelnut Cream cabinetry, golden granite countertops, plantation shutters and walnut finish wood flooring. Arches and tray ceilings accent the spacious rooms.

The Madison, also a move-in-ready offers 3,246 air conditioned square feet and is priced in the upper 600’s. The Madison features three bedrooms and a den, four baths and a large grand foyer that leads to the formal living and dining rooms. The interior of the home is accented with contemporary finishes, including Sleek Expresso Maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and porcelain modular designed tile flooring. Other interior features include solid core doors with crown molding, granite countertops, and a pool and spa with LED lighting feature.

The Emerson is the largest home in Chiasso with 3,522 air-conditioned square feet. This move-in-ready home features a Classic Mediterranean style with three bedrooms, three and a half baths and a second story bonus/loft area which can also be used for a home theatre. The courtyard style home also offers a three-car garage and glass/wrought iron front doors that lead to the spacious formal living and dining rooms. Priced in the low 700’s, the Emerson is loaded with extras such as a lakefront setting with pool and spa, morning bar off the loft, modular patterned porcelain tile flooring with wood flooring in the master bedroom and study, oil rubbed bronze faucets and hardware, Hazelnut Cream cabinetry and deep Tropical Brown granite countertops.

Each residence within Chiasso will be built of structurally engineered reinforced concrete block wall construction with high profile concrete roof tiles. Each home will feature brick paver driveways and walkways. Interior design features will include a luxury kitchen with granite counter tops and cabinets with decorative finishes; designer bath fixtures and cultured marble countertops; ceramic tile flooring; and a number of energy saving features.

Stock Construction has announced plans to build within the village of Isla Del Sol, an exclusive enclave of 34 Mediterranean-style custom estates within the residential master-planned community of Fiddler’s Creek in Naples.

The village of Isla Del Sol is situated along emerald golf fairways and sparkling sapphire lakes. The gated entrance provides enhanced privacy for residents and is distinguished with rich keystone paving and a grand fountain, recapturing the opulent lifestyle of the French Riviera.

Residences within Isla Del Sol will offer an array of spacious floor plans. Stock Construction expects to break ground on the village this summer.

Lennar Corp. has started construction on its first two models at Runaway Bay, a village of 98 luxury single-family homes situated along The Creek and The Creek Course in Fiddler’s Creek.

The Bougainvillea is a single-story residence offering 2,800 A/C square feet of living space. The model is being built by the national homebuilder as an inventory home. It will feature three bedrooms, three baths, an expansive great room, study and lanai.

The Laurel is a two-story residence encompassing 3,659 A/C square feet. The home will be fully furnished by the interior design company of Socco Designs. It will offer three bedrooms, four baths, a large family room, study and lanai, plus a bonus room.

Additional features of the Bougainvillea and Laurel will include travertine flooring, an optional winter kitchen with fireplace, crown molding, and wood flooring in the den. Both residences also will feature monogram appliances, front load washer/dryer and a two-level gas heated pool and spa package.

Located within the Marsh Cove section of Fiddler’s Creek, Runaway Bay will offer four unique floor plans. Each residence will be constructed of steel reinforced concrete block and will feature concrete tile roofs and brick paver driveways along with a spacious three-car garage.
Homes situated along The Creek will have a dock option at the time of purchase. The Creek allows for electric boats, kayaks and canoes for Fiddler’s Creek homeowners to enjoy at their leisure. Other residences in Runaway Bay will offer expansive views of The Creek Course.