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.

Stock Construction has announced plans to build Mahogany Bend, a village of single-family homes within the luxury, residential master-planned community of Fiddler’s Creek in Naples.
Residences within the village of Mahogany Bend will offer four spacious floor plans. The local homebuilder expects to break ground this spring, with the first models available later this year.

The Riviera II is a one-story residence offering 3,174 A/C square feet of living space. The model will feature four bedrooms, four and a half baths, family room, dining room, study and screen covered lanai.

The Muirfield II is a one-story residence encompassing 3,202 A/C square feet. It will feature four bedrooms, three and a half baths, great room, study, dining room and screen covered lanai along with an outdoor kitchen area.

The Seapines II is a one-story courtyard residence offering 3,346 A/C square feet. The model will feature three bedrooms, two and a half baths, a cabana bedroom with bath, living room, dining room, study and screen covered lanai with outdoor living.

The Ponte Vedra II is a one-story residence encompassing 3,490 A/C square feet. It will have four bedrooms, four and a half baths, family room, living room, dining room and study with a screened covered lanai.

Each residence at Mahogany Bend will have three front elevations to choose from, constructed of steel reinforced concrete block and will include a spacious three-car garage. Standard interior features include large wood cabinets, granite kitchen countertops and bath vanities, deep soaker tubs in the master bath and designer bath fixtures. Specialty items include brick paver driveways and walkways, wood shelving throughout and pre-wire for security systems.

Residents of Fiddler’s Creek who return up north after season were bid a fond “au revoir” with an elaborate Farewell Party at The Club & Spa.

The Farewell to Fiddler’s Creek Party is traditionally held at the close of the peak winter season and is so popular among the residents that many often remain in town specifically for the annual event.

With the theme of “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” residents were warmly welcomed by airline agents who provided them with their boarding pass and seat assignments. Residents were then instructed to proceed carefully through the security gate and to enter the entertainment area.

Live music pulsed to a rhythmic beat as more than 600 members and guests dined on a scrumptious buffet located poolside amid cool breezes. Music entertainment was provided by the None Other Band. Meanwhile, four professional dancers dressed as pilots and stewardesses performed on raised platforms, stopping occasionally to pose for photographs with the guests.
Along the pool area were several large banquet tables set with salads and produce from the Farmer’s Market; a Sushi Station with assorted styles of sushi; chilled shrimp, oysters and scallops; a Carving Station with Colorado aged prime rib and Berkshire pork belly; a Surf and Turf Station with pan roasted salmon; beef short ribs and organic free ranged chicken. The Sweet Ending Station was over the top as well with special cakes, candies, tarts and cookies.
After dinner, the energy moved to the dance floor as residents danced along with the band. The evening progressed with a breathtaking fireworks show and further entertainment.

The party video is available on YouTube and on the website!

Local homebuilder Stock Construction has announced plans for Majorca, its first distinctive village within the luxury, residential master-planned community of Fiddler’s Creek in Naples.
Residences within the village of Majorca will offer four unique floor plans. Ground will be broken this spring, with the first models available later this year.

The Scottsdale II is a one-story residence offering 2,719 A/C square feet of living space. The model will feature three bedrooms, three baths, living room, dining room, study and screen covered lanai.

The Harbourtown II is a one-story residence encompassing 2,815 A/C square feet. It will feature three bedrooms, three baths, great room, dining room, study and screen covered lanai.

The Greenbriar II is a one-story residence offering 2,949 A/C square feet. The model will feature three bedrooms, four baths, living room, family room, dining room, study and screen covered lanai.

The Pinehurst II is a one-story residence encompassing 2,890 A/C square feet. It will have three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, great room, dining room and study, plus a cabana bedroom with bath.

Each residence at Majorca will have three front elevations to choose from, constructed of steel reinforced concrete block and will include a spacious three-car garage. Standard interior features will include large wood cabinets, granite kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities, deep soaker tubs in the master bath and designer bath fixtures. Specialty items include a covered and screened lanai with brick pavers, wood shelving and pre-wire for security systems.

Stock Construction has long been synonymous with quality real estate. Throughout Southwest Florida, you’ll find many communities and 2,500 homes that bear the distinctive brand of Stock Construction. They have been honored with many national, state and local awards which are a reflection of Stock Construction’s mission to give its customers the very best home and buying experience in Southwest Florida.

Fiddler’s Creek hosted its Eighth Annual Art Exhibit, allowing amateur and professional artists to promote their talents in various crafts.

The event, held at on the Caxambas Terrace of The Club & Spa, featured exhibits in painting, weaving, ceramics, fabric art, wearable art, jewelry, calligraphy, photography and other works.

Participating artists reserved table displays for their exhibits while their fellow Fiddler’s Creek homeowners perused their works and sampled delicious wines at a complimentary wine tasting.