Galleria Aqua Brings the Naples Luxury Life into Focus
Luxury transportation, home furnishings and gourmet food were on display at a lavish event showcasing the lifestyle possibilities at Aqua at Pelican Isle Yacht Club

NAPLES – From private jet service to fine art and everything in between, those who enjoy the finer things in life found them in abundance at Galleria Aqua, a lifestyle event hosted by the much- anticipated condominium community, Aqua at Pelican Isle Yacht Club. The event brought together premier retail goods and service providers from across southwest Florida to reinforce the unique lifestyle opportunities that Aqua will offer.

The event was a combination of exotic transportation, high-end home furnishings and décor, gourmet food and fine art, all for purchase or perusing and displayed in an outdoor art gallery style on the shores of Wiggins Pass at Pelican Isle Yacht Club.  Such events help to create a clear picture of the type of lifestyle that today’s real estate buyers demand and that Aqua can uniquely offer, according to Ed Oelschlaeger.

“We’ve created a setting that represents life at Aqua, from the yachts in the harbor and exotic cars in the drive to the elegant furnishings, fine art and exclusive recreational opportunities,” said Oelschlaeger, president of EcoGroup, Inc., Aqua’s developer.  “Some people have a harder time visualizing, and events like this help buyers to get a feel for what’s in store.  We’re not selling bricks and mortar; we’re selling a luxury lifestyle with all the amenities and concierge service of 5-Star resorts.”

Event partners included Aqua, Pelican Isle Yacht Club, Collier’s Reserve Country Club, La Playa Beach and Golf Resort, Snaidero Kitchens + Design, SUB-ZERO WOLF, Waterworks, Galati Yacht Sales, EVOO Market, Bentley of Naples, SeaFair by Expoships, Marquis Jet, Thomas Riley Artisans’ Guild, Claus Semmler, DK Vogue, Murano Glass, Patio World, Garden District, Power & Motoryacht Magazine and IAG Galleries. This extraordinary grouping of products and services cannot be found anywhere else in Naples.

Because of the success of Galleria Aqua, which was attended by nearly 700people, Oelschlaeger said the group plans to extend their marketing partnerships into future events and promotions.  “Ultimately, we all hope to reach the same discriminating buyer, so it makes sense to join forces,” he said.  “This group represents the best in class of luxury goods and services in the country, in my opinion, and we’re proud to associate Aqua with all of them.”

Collier’s Reserve Country Club is one of the most exclusive clubs in the area and will be the golf resort provider for Aqua’s residents,” said Membership Director Kim Meador.  “It was a natural fit to participate in Galleria Aqua and align ourselves with the other top brands and companies that were involved.”

David Hirshberg, sales manager of Galati Yacht Sales, agrees.  “Galati Yacht Sales is honored to participate in Galleria Aqua,” he said.” “We feel that Aqua and its carefully chosen partners share in our commitment to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations, which is the cornerstone of the Galati organization.”

Aqua at Pelican Isle Yacht Club celebrated its groundbreaking in January, and to date has sold more than half of the residences in the community’s north tower.  Aqua will be a dual tower, 80-residence community with a private, 29-slip yacht harbor with direct Gulf access, concierge service and 40,000 square feet of amenities areas.  Residences at Aqua range from 3,800 square feet to penthouses with more than 6,000 square feet of air conditioned living space, and prices range from $2 million to nearly $7 million.

For more information on luxury living at Aqua at Pelican Isle Yacht Club, contact

The Bentley Sales Group at (239) 591-2727, or visit us online at www.AQUApiyc.com

EcoGroup, Inc., developer of Aqua, is an award-winning development company known for some of southwest Florida’s most luxurious and unique residences.  For 17 years, EcoGroup, Inc. has blended exceptionally designed communities with environmentally friendly construction methods.  Visit us online at www.ecogroupinc.com.