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$3 million food, drink and entertainment concept a hit in Naples

Two decades of "successes, failures, bumps, bruises" guides entrepreneurs' strategy with multi-venue food and beverage venture.

By Beth Luberecki
| 5:00 a.m. February 22, 2024
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The venue was several years in the making before parts of it opened last year.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

As president of JCS Realty Group, Christopher Shucart understands the commercial real estate market in Naples. So he could see the potential of an empty parking lot and driveway in the city’s burgeoning Design District.

Inspired by his travels to places like the Florida Keys, he envisioned a place where patrons could enjoy great food and drinks, live music and a fun outdoor atmosphere. After more than three years of planning and development — plus an investment of some $3 million — his multi-venue concept came to life over the past year and is already making a mark on the area.

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Beth Luberecki

Nokomis-based freelance writer Beth Luberecki, a Business Observer contributor, writes about business, travel and lifestyle topics for a variety of Florida and national publications. Her work has appeared in publications and on websites including Washington Post’s Express, USA Today, Florida Trend, FamilyVacationist.com and SmarterTravel.com. Learn more about her at BethLuberecki.com.