Archive for September, 2009

Job Fair at The Resort at MarinaVillage Huge Success

Monday, September 21st, 2009

During the two-day job fair last week at the Resort at MarinaVillage, SunStream Hotels & Resorts received over 1,500 job applications. And that’s not counting the nearly 1,000 applications and resumes SunStream received online as well – 400 of which came in over the past four days.

The next step is reviewing all the applications and performing background checks. Those who will receive a second interview or who will be hired, will be notified within a week to 10 days. New employees at the Resort at MarinaVillage will begin training in mid-October. And a post card or email will be sent to applicants whose information will be kept on file for the next possible round of hiring, which cold come in the first quarter of 2010.

Thank you to all the candidates that attended the job fair and to those dedicated SunStream employees who made this two-day event a huge success.

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Fishing Tournament at Tarpon Point Marina Helps Support Ronald McDonald House

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

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The Fifth Annual McFlats’ Invitational Snook & Redfish  Fishing Tournament was held this past weekend at Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral. Over 125 kids participated in the kids tournament and over 35 boats entered at $275 per angler in the adult tournament. A silent auction and dinner banquet followed with all proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Florida.

“The financial support is extremely necessary especially in this economy,” said Executive Director Debra Newman. “We’ve seen unsolicited donations cut in half.”

Newman said the goal of the tournament was to help fund the Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Florida, which has been helping seriously ill children and their families for 35 years.

Tournament co-founder and Cape Coral McDonalds owner Tim Frederic said this tournament’s goal was to raise $20,000. With as many participants as they have, he said they should be well on their way to that goal.

While hoping that this year’s event matches, or even exceeds last year’s total of $18,000, the event definitely speaks to the community as a whole. You’re never far from someone who has a “Ronald McDonald House story”.

Captain Kelly Tolbert helped to organize the transition. He praised the Ronald McDonald House organization and all of their efforts. “These guys have done a great job,” Tolbert said of the event. “My job was to make things as smooth as possible. It was easy. And it’s a great cause.”

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SunStream Hotels & Resorts Appoints Catering Sales Manager

Monday, September 7th, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For information, contact:
Carolyn Masten
SunStream Hotels & Resorts
(239) 765-4111 (office)
@SunStreampr (Twitter)
CarolynM@SunStream.com
www.SunStream.com

SUNSTREAM HOTELS & RESORTS APPOINTS CATERING SALES MANAGER
FOR ITS NEWEST PROPERTY – THE RESORT AT MARINAVILLAGE

(CAPE CORAL, FL) – September 7, 2009 – SunStream Hotels & Resorts has named Tosha Wollney catering sales manager for The Resort at MarinaVillage. In her new role, Tosha will be responsible for catering, banquet and food and beverage event operations for the company’s newest property set to open in November. Prior to joining The Resort at MarinaVillage, she was in guest services at the Hotel Indigo in Fort Myers, Florida. Tosha’s career also includes over thirteen years of hospitality operations, catering and conference services with the Sundial Beach & Golf Resort in Sanibel Island, Florida.

The Resort at MarinaVillage is a luxurious full-service condominium resort located at Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral, Florida. With 19 stories of sweeping views of the Caloosahatchee River, San Carlos Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, The Resort at MarinaVillage offers all the amenities of Tarpon Point Marina plus hotel-style luxuries such as room service, housekeeping and professional concierge services. Studio, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom residences range up to 2,225 sq. ft., with grand rooms, master suites, guest suites, dining terraces and access to amenity decks. The resort features 20,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor event space, the award-winning Esterra Spa & Salon, waterfront dining at Marker 92 Restaurant & Bistro, the Nauti Mermaid Dockside Bar & Grill, tennis, outdoor pool and whirlpool spa, fitness center and retail shopping.

With high-speed Internet connectivity, complete business services and turnkey support from an experienced sales and catering management staff, SunStream Hotels & Resorts provide the utmost in meeting convenience and professionalism. For more information on SunStream meeting planning, please contact an associate in the SunStream Sales Division at 800-865-5844 (Cape Coral and Fort Myers Beach) or 800-548-5284 (Naples), or visit www.sunstream.com.

The Resort at MarinaVillage, one of SunStream Hotels & Resorts’ distinctive properties in Southwest Florida, is located at 5951 Silver King Blvd., Cape Coral, Florida. For more information on SunStream Hotels & Resorts or to make a reservation, please call 888-372-9256 or 239-463-0559 or visit MarinaVillageResort.com.

Grosse Pointe Development is a diversified company that has earned a strong reputation in the field of planning, development, sales, and management of master-planned communities and commercial developments. Offerings for whole and 1/12 fractional ownership are available through the residence club at the Resort at MarinaVillage. Grosse Pointe Development is the developer of Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral, the location of The Resort at MarinaVillage; The Residences at Bell Tower Park and the Palmas del Sol community within Gulf Harbour in Fort Myers. More information on Grosse Pointe Development can be found at www.GPDevelopment.com.

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First Annual GEO PADDLE – Oct 25th

Friday, September 4th, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For information, contact:
Carolyn Masten
SunStream Hotels & Resorts
(239) 765-4111 (office)
@SunStreampr (Twitter)
CarolynM@SunStream.com
www.SunStream.com

THE RESORT AT MARINAVILLAGE HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL GEO PADDLE

(CAPE CORAL, FL) – September 4, 2009 – The First Annual GEO PADDLE, the premier, professional and amateur on-the-water geocaching treasure hunt for Lee County, is a first-time festival slated for October 25, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Resort at MarinaVillage located at Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral, Florida. According to organizers, this event is slated to become a one-of-a-kind, signature event for the Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival, just as the Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail has been certified and recognized for its uniqueness, and as a “must do” for Lee County visitors and residents alike.

Geocaching is a term given to the sport of seeking out objects at specific coordinates. The term Geo refers to the Earth and Caching refers to placing something to pick up later. It’s the newest outdoor adventure activity and has become popular in Southwest Florida. Geocaching is similar to a scavenger hunt, but with a modern, digital twist. It begins when someone hides a treasure and then posts the GPS coordinates for people to search for it.

The First Annual GEO PADDLE will consist of two separate water courses, one for beginner geocachers – includes map directions – and one for advanced geocachers – includes GPS coordinates (please bring your own GPS unit). The beginner course will use a multicache principle – directions lead you to a location that provides new directions to the next location and eventually to a cache. The advanced course will use classic GPS coordinates that lead from cache to cache encouraging participants to complete the course for prizes from The Resort at MarinaVillage.

The GEO PADDLE has been designed for those canoe and kayakers who are more interested in a leisurely approach to the Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail, whether it be families, couples, teams or individuals. Kayakers and canoeists can revel in the variety of their natural surroundings; paddle alongside playful dolphins; view some 300 species of birds including egrets, bald eagles, pelicans, herons, ospreys, ibis, roseate spoonbills and wood storks; disappear into the rivulets of countless inland waterways and gnarled mangroves. They will undoubtedly paddle next to dolphins or manatees. It’s inevitable.

Back on dry land, attendees are invited to preview the latest and greatest outdoor gear, boats and equipment from Bass Pro Shops®. Representatives will be on hand answering questions and conducting clinics and workshops. Music and promotions are compliments of Cat Country 107.1 who will be broadcasting throughout the day. In support of the waterway clean-up efforts of Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc., The Resort at MarinaVillage has been designated as an official Monofilament Madness drop-off location. Monofilament Madness is an annual event during which volunteers go out in boats, kayaks, canoes and jet skis to remove monofilament fishing line and other harmful debris from the mangrove areas of Lee County. And topping off the variety of things- to-do, The Resort at MarinaVillage will be holding an open house “sneak peak” with scheduled guided tours of the newest luxury resort in Southwest Florida.

The Resort at MarinaVillage is a luxurious full-service condominium resort located at Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral, Florida. With 19 stories of sweeping views of the Caloosahatchee River, San Carlos Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, The Resort at MarinaVillage offers all the amenities of Tarpon Point Marina plus hotel-style luxuries such as room service, housekeeping and professional concierge services. Studio, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom residences range up to 2,225 sq. ft., with grand rooms, master suites, guest suites, dining terraces and access to amenity decks. The resort features 20,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor event space, the award-winning Esterra Spa & Salon, waterfront dining at Marker 92 Restaurant & Bistro, the Nauti Mermaid Dockside Bar & Grill, tennis, outdoor pool and whirlpool spa, fitness center and retail shopping.

The Resort at MarinaVillage, one of SunStream Hotels & Resorts’ distinctive properties in Southwest Florida, is located at 5951 Silver King Blvd., Cape Coral, Florida. For more information on SunStream Hotels & Resorts or to make a reservation, please call 888-372-9256 or 239-463-2559 or visit MarinaVillageResort.com.

Grosse Pointe Development is a diversified company that has earned a strong reputation in the field of planning, development, sales, and management of master-planned communities and commercial developments. Offerings for whole and 1/12 fractional ownership are available through the residence club at the Resort at MarinaVillage. Grosse Pointe Development is the developer of Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral, the location of The Resort at MarinaVillage; The Residences at Bell Tower Park and the Palmas del Sol community within Gulf Harbour in Fort Myers. More information on Grosse Pointe Development can be found at www.GPDevelopment.com.

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SunStream Hotels & Resorts To Host Job Fair For New Resort

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

MEDIA ALERT/CALENDAR LISTING

For information, contact:
Carolyn Masten
SunStream Hotels & Resorts
(239) 765-4111 (office)
@SunStreampr (Twitter)
CarolynM@SunStream.com
www.SunStream.com

SUNSTREAM HOTELS & RESORTS TO HOST JOB FAIR FOR NEW RESORT

The Resort at MarinaVillage to open November 1, 2009, creating more than 100 new jobs in Lee County

(CAPE CORAL, FL) – September 3, 2009 – SunStream Hotels & Resorts will host a job fair to begin staffing its new luxury resort in Cape Coral, The Resort at MarinaVillage. Developed by Grosse Pointe Development and professionally managed by SunStream Hotels & Resorts, The Resort at MarinaVillage plans a two day job fair, Thursday, September 17 (9am – 7pm) and Saturday, September 19 (9am – 4pm). SunStream will accept applications for more than 100 management and entry level positions, ranging from sales and catering and food and beverage to guest services and housekeeping.

As the newest luxury resort in the Lee County area, The Resort at MarinaVillage is a 19-story waterfront resort with, studio, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom condominium suites ranging up to 2,225 square feet. The resort offers a southwest Florida respite, with all the amenities of Tarpon Point Marina, from boat slips to waterfront dining and shopping. A 3,657-sq. ft. Esterra Spa & Salon, SunStream’s signature spa, will be among the resort’s select offerings.

According to Jennifer Seaborn, Director of Sales & Marketing for SunStream Hotels & Resorts, “With Lee County’s unemployment rates at nearly 13 percent, we are proud to do something to help stimulate our local economy. Not only will the opening of The Resort at MarinaVillage help stream tourism dollars to the area, we are also opening up the area’s job market, with more than 100 new hospitality positions.”

Who:
The Resort at MarinaVillage, developed by Grosse Pointe Development and professionally managed by SunStream Hotels & Resorts

What:
Job Fair for The Resort at MarinaVillage – Over 100 new jobs

When:
Thursday, September 17th, from 9am to 7pm
Saturday, September 19th, from 9am to 4pm

Where:
The Resort at MarinaVillage
5951 Silver King Blvd.
Cape Coral, Florida 33914

Media Interview Opportunities:
Jennifer Seaborn, director of sales & marketing
Contact:           (239) 765-4111

To learn more about the resort, visit MarinaVillageResort.com
To learn more about employment opportunities, visit SunStream.com/Employment

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SunStream Hotels & Resorts Appoints Executive Chef

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For information, contact:
Carolyn Masten
SunStream Hotels & Resorts
(239) 765-4111 (office)
@SunStreampr (Twitter)
CarolynM@SunStream.com
www.SunStream.com

SUNSTREAM HOTELS & RESORTS APPOINTS EXECUTIVE CHEF
FOR ITS NEWEST PROPERTY – THE RESORT AT MARINAVILLAGE

(CAPE CORAL, FL) – September 2, 2009 – SunStream Hotels & Resorts has named Jim Shiebler executive chef for their newest resort, The Resort at MarinaVillage. In his new role, Chef Shiebler will be responsible for overseeing the daily food operations of the entire resort, including managing food and labor costs, hiring and training of culinary staff and facilities maintenance.

In his nearly two decades in the culinary industry, he has worked in a variety of impressive positions. Prior to joining the culinary team of the Resort at MarinaVillage, Chef Shiebler was the executive chef of the Aquaknox Restaurant in the Westin Tampa Hotel in Tampa, Florida. He was in charge of the pre-opening and opening for the hotel, which included recruiting, hiring, training and direction of all back and front of house staff members as well as overseeing all food and beverage for both the restaurant and hotel. His career also includes serving as executive chef and partner of Colony Palms Hotel in Palm Springs, California, a $20 million-dollar renovated luxury boutique hotel featuring The Purple Palm fine dining restaurant.  He achieved one of his greatest career honors when the fine dining restaurant was named one of the World’s Best New Restaurants by Condé Nast Traveler and the hotel was named one of the Best New Hotels in the World. Chef Shiebler has also worked as a chef at six of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Chef Shiebler has used his culinary knowledge and experience to contribute to regarded publications, including Condé Nast Traveler, Culinary Trends Magazine, Savor a Taste (of the California Desert), The Desert Sun, Space Coast Living Magazine and Florida Today.  His diverse experience also includes: authoring and publishing 350 food, recipe and cooking-related magazine articles in over 35 U.S. and international publications; appearances in over 150 television shows on numerous national networks and representation of dozens of major food, appliance and cookware products in media and trade show appearances.

Rounding out his culinary expertise, he is classically trained in French cuisine, well-versed in Pacific Rim and Asian cuisines and possesses a deep knowledge base of both Italian and regional U.S. cookery. He continues to seek innovative culinary offerings and many of his past menus have showcased contemporary global cuisine for the discerning palate. Chef Shiebler’s combination of culinary expertise, management skills and overall industry acumen has made him a strong and welcomed addition to The Resort at MarinaVillage team.

The Resort at MarinaVillage is a luxurious full-service condominium resort located at Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral, Florida. With 19 stories of sweeping views of the Caloosahatchee River, San Carlos Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, The Resort at MarinaVillage offers all the amenities of Tarpon Point Marina plus hotel-style luxuries such as room service, housekeeping and professional concierge services. Studio, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom residences range up to 2,225 sq. ft., with grand rooms, master suites, guest suites, dining terraces and access to amenity decks. The resort features 20,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor event space, the award-winning Esterra Spa & Salon, waterfront dining at Marker 92 Restaurant & Bistro, the Nauti Mermaid Dockside Bar & Grill, tennis, outdoor pool and whirlpool spa, fitness center and retail shopping.

The Resort at MarinaVillage, one of SunStream Hotels & Resorts’ distinctive properties in Southwest Florida, is located at 5951 Silver King Blvd., Cape Coral, Florida. For more information on SunStream Hotels & Resorts or to make a reservation, please call 888-372-9256 or 239-463-2559 or visit MarinaVillageResort.com.

Grosse Pointe Development is a diversified company that has earned a strong reputation in the field of planning, development, sales, and management of master-planned communities and commercial developments. Grosse Pointe Development is the developer of Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral, the location of The Resort at MarinaVillage; The Residences at Bell Tower Park and the Palmas del Sol community within Gulf Harbour in Fort Myers. More information on Grosse Pointe Development can be found at www.GPDevelopment.com.

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