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Mainsail Lodging & Development Recognized for Excellence at Marriott International’s North America Conference
Mainsail Wins Two Awards, Named Finalist for Two Additional Awards at Annual Gathering TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2021) – Mainsail Lodging & Development, a Tampa-based hospitality company that develops and operates lodging products in the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean, has won Marriott International’s Development Partner of the Year Award and Loyalty Luminary Award. Joe Collier, president and founder of Mainsail Lodging & Development, was on hand to accept Read More
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Luminary Hotel & Co.
Family-Style Feast at The Silver King Ocean Brasserie; Turkey Special at Ella Mae’s Diner and more! Luminary Hotel & Co. located in Downtown, Ft. Myers and its five dining outlets, The Silver King Ocean Brasserie; Lobby Bar; Ella Mae’s Diner; Dean Street Coffee Roastery & Retail; and Oxbow Bar & Grill WHAT:  Five dining outlets at Luminary Hotel & Co. in downtown Fort Myers are offering special menus exclusively on Read More
Luminary Hotel & Co. Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
WHO: Luminary Hotel & Co. and Caloosa Sound Convention Center WHAT: Luminary Hotel & Co. is hosting a free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Friday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Salon A of the neighboring Caloosa Sound Convention Center. The public can schedule a timeslot by visiting Sugeni.us/WrqF to reserve a spot. All members of the public who get vaccinated will be entered into a random drawing Read More
Luminary Hotel & Co. Celebrates a Glowing First Year
Guests can enjoy $3.65 drink specials Sept. 16 - 26 WHO: Luminary Hotel & Co. and its Lobby Bar WHAT: Luminary Hotel & Co. is inviting everyone to raise a glass as they celebrate their one year anniversary. Starting Sept. 16, guests and locals can enjoy $3.65 drink specials at the hotel’s Lobby Bar, including Fort Myers Brewing Co. High 5 IPA; a glass of House Red or White Wine; Read More
Four Florida Hotels Raise More Than $7,000 for Hurricane Ida
Images can be found HERE. Mainsail Lodging & Development hosted a one-night “Raise the Roof for Hurricane Ida Relief” event at four of its Florida properties Tampa, Fla. (Sept. 3, 2021) – On Thursday, Sept. 2, four of Florida’s most popular rooftop bars held a “Raise the Roof for Hurricane Ida Relief” event, raising more than $7,000 for the American Red Cross. EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge (Epicurean Hotel in Tampa); Read More
Florida Hotels Offering Relief for Hurricane Ida
“Raise the Roof for Hurricane Ida Relief” WHO:  Epicurean Hotel and its rooftop bar, EDGE rooftop cocktail lounge; Fenway Hotel and its rooftop bar, Hi-Fi; The Karol Hotel and its rooftop bar, Vantage, and Luminary Hotel & Co. and its rooftop bar, Beacon Social Drinkery WHAT:  Four of Florida’s most popular rooftop bars are “Raising the Roof for Hurricane Ida Relief” Thursday, Sept. 2. EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge (Epicurean Hotel in Read More
New Executive Sous Chef Announced at Luminary Hotel & Co.
Headshot can be found HERE FORT MYERS, Fla. (August 23, 2021) – Luminary Hotel & Co. is pleased to announce the appointment of Samuel Kaufman as the executive sous chef for all food and beverage operations and outlets at the hotel, including The Silver King Ocean Brasserie, Ella Mae’s Diner, Beacon Social Drinkery and Oxbow Bar & Grill. In his new position, Kaufman will direct daily culinary operations, as well Read More
New Executive Chef Takes Helm at Luminary Hotel & Co.
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 5, 2021) – Luminary Hotel & Co. is pleased to announce the promotion of Brent Gauthier to the position of Executive Chef for all food and beverage operations and outlets at the hotel, including The Silver King Ocean Brasserie, Ella Mae’s Diner, Beacon Social Drinkery and Oxbow Bar & Grill. Overseeing the hotel’s culinary team as interim Executive Chef for the past month, Gauthier started his Read More
Luminary Hotel & Co. Announces Opening Date for Oxbow Bar & Grill
New riverfront dining coming to downtown Ft. Myers on March 22 FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 9, 2021) – Luminary Hotel & Co. is pleased to announce a March 22 opening date for the hotel’s fifth food and beverage outlet, Oxbow Bar & Grill. Located in what was once known as the City Pier Building (1300 Hendry Street), Oxbow Bar & Grill will bring a new experience to Downtown Fort Myers’ Read More
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