Antilles’ Dazzleball Shoot-Out a stand-out success
Lucitt & Co.
Last month’s introduction of pickleball-in-the-dark at the First Annual Dazzleball Social and Shoot-Out hosted by Antilles in south Naples knocked it out of the park. It was fun for all, residents and invitees alike, and well attended by those who had reserved play times and those who came to be dazzled, enjoy the pre-game refreshments, play a little bocce and see the new construction community. Views across Antilles’ 9,000 square foot outdoor amenities area were highlighted by a colorful sunset, and by the time the event ended, an almost-full moonrise crowned the night with its own serene beauty. It was a gorgeous night. Antilles’ quiet location and tropical setting enhanced the event.
At 8:30 the real party began. Dazzleball in all it glowing fluorescence took over. Antilles pickleball courts, nets, lines, equipment, and all who wore white or neon colors were illuminated by black light and glowed throughout the rest of the evening. It was a spectacle and the sheer novelty was as much fun for the spectators as for the players. A good time was had by all, rating as high on pickleball’s well known sociability scale as it did for the avid sport players in attendance.
Antilles is a private, gated community of 212 Coach and Multiplex homes. Designed in classic West Indies island style, its natural setting and handsome architecture present the new look of luxury living in Naples today. Remaining Phase One construction, 3-bedroom homes range in size from 1,509 to 2,444 square feet under air. All homes include Garage parking, screened-in Lanais, and are priced from the low $400,000’s. Classic and larger Grand Coach Homes are 4-unit buildings with attached one- or two-car Garages. Multiplexes are 12-unit elevator buildings designed 2-floors over ground level parking. Landscaped, preserve and water view orientations are available.
Designer models of all the floorplans can be viewed daily as well as the units still available for immediate occupancy. Antilles’ standard appointments offer many premium components that could be listed as upgrades in other communities. Solid wood interior doors, cove ceilings per plan, higher ceilings and taller baseboards are standard. Shaker style wood cabinetry is used throughout the home with soft-close features, as are 42-inch high Kitchen upper cabinets and wide profile, porcelain tile flooring in all living areas. Showers are tiled floor to ceiling and finished with substantial frameless glass shower doors. Kohler plumbing fixtures are included as are double-sink Master Bath vanities. All Closets feature custom built-in storage systems. Exterior doors and windows are wind and hurricane-rated – no storm shutters required in Antilles. Brick paver walk- and driveways are standard. All homes include Linen Closets, Pantries, walk-in Master Closets and separate Laundry Rooms, appliances included. Quartz countertops are standard as are Kitchen island pendant fixtures and GE stainless steel Kitchen appliances – including on-trend French-door style refrigerators. Recessed lighting and pre-wiring for data, voice and video are standard features. Low community fees continue to be a popular feature among buyers.
Combined with its huge outdoor living area, the Flamingo Club amenity center is the heart of the community. Its 5,000 square foot interior space offers executive and conference areas, fitness, massage and catering rooms, a fireplace lounge and multiple casual gathering spaces. The outdoor living area features an oversized resort pool, spa and pergola-shaded fire and conversation pit. The Tiki Hut is a sociable distance from the bocce and pickle ball courts, offering plenty of shaded seating for comfortable relaxation between matches.
Antilles’ location is key to its success. Set back at the quiet end of a long approach, it offers a serene ambience that is further enhanced by the surrounding wetland preserves on two sides. It is also adjacent to Rookery Bay Reserve to the west, giving the community unobstructed views in all directions.
Antilles is 2 miles south of Tamiami Trail East (US 41), off Collier Boulevard (SR 951). Turn east on Port Au Prince Road and continue to The Flamingo Club, 155 Indies Drive East, Naples, FL 34114. Antilles is represented by JRW Developer Resources, a division of John R. Wood Properties. Please refer to AntillesNaples.com to register for the most current updates or call 239-691-4455 for an appointment. The Sales Center is open daily 10AM to 5PM and Noon to 5PM on Sundays.