{"id":340847,"date":"2026-07-15T12:54:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T12:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/340847\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T12:54:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T12:54:09","slug":"the-ritz-arrives-in-estero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/340847\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ritz Arrives in Estero"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-234906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-Ritz-Carlton-Residences-Estero-Bay-boasts-water-views-in-the-Sunset-Lounge.-PHoto-courtesy-Court.jpeg\" alt=\"The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay boasts water views in the Sunset Lounge. Rendering courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay\" width=\"696\" height=\"370\"  \/>The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay boasts water views in the Sunset Lounge. Rendering courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Ritz-Carlton Residences is celebrating a big win in Southwest Florida. London Bay Development Group opened the first residential tower of <a href=\"http:\/\/theresidencesesterobay.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay<\/a> in April. The building features private elevator lobbies, spacious terraces, and scenic sunset views. This first tower, also known as the South Tower, is one of two 22-story buildings that will include 224 residences in total. The residences in the South Tower include two-, three-, and four-bedroom layouts. The penthouses are spacious, boasting floorplans as large as 13,630 square feet. The amenities at the residences span more than 5 acres and consist of a wellness center, a spa and beauty salon, a wine and whiskey lounge, a private dining room, Balinese-inspired pool pavilions, and additional features.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cWe know The Ritz-Carlton brand is very proud of this project and the way it\u2019s been executed, so they\u2019re making sure it is getting known in terms of how residential tower projects can be executed,\u201d explains Mark Wilson, CEO and president for London Bay Development Group. \u201cI have been building here for a long time, and everything that we\u2019ve learned has come together in this project. I hope the residents enjoy everyday life, feeling fulfillment and knowing that they made the right choice\u2014and that it has enhanced their lives. To me, that defines success and makes a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-234903\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-cafe\u0301.-Courtesy-of-The-Ritz-Carlton-Residences-Estero-Bay-1024x674.jpg\" alt=\"The cafe\u0301. Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay\/Provided by Meyer Davis\" width=\"696\" height=\"458\"  \/>The cafe\u0301. Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay\/Provided by Meyer Davis<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The natural environment is also worth noting. Architecture and design firm Meyer Davis took the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve and adjacent state park into consideration. \u201cOur design approach was centered on the surrounding preserve and natural landscape,\u201d says Meyer Davis Associate Principal Nancy Santorelli. \u201cWe focused on a warm, natural material palette reflective of the mangroves within the surrounding preserve. [We used] soft greens and sandy beiges [that are] expressed through terrazzo flooring, wood paneling, and bronze accents.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The property also sits in a prime location, close to beautiful beaches, shopping, and art galleries. The North Tower is slated to open in late 2027; Santorelli says it will include new amenities, including a screening room.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay boasts water views in the Sunset Lounge. 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