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As appeared in Fort Myers News-Press
Portofino Residents Can Rely On The Solid Reputation Of Their Nationally Recognized Builder, Crosswinds Communities

Only 212 residents will enjoy Crosswinds Communities newest Florida community of luxurious Mediterranean-style coach homes nestled within a 58-acre lush natural preserve habitat at Portofino, ideally located west of I-75 at Six Mile Cypress Parkway north of Daniels Parkway.

"Each Portofino resident will be able to rely on the fact that their beautif ul and spacious home is built on a solid foundation of building experience and quality that is recognized throughout the building industry," says Bernard Ackerman, National Marketing Director for Crosswinds Communities.

Referring to a recent national survey by Big Builder magazine, Ackerman points out that a respected reputation with other leading building industry professionals for a variety of management and leadership practices gained Crosswinds Communities the position of being one of ten top US builders.

Crosswinds’ history of building quality for less money reflects the company’s motto "More house, less money" now visible in six states – Arizona, California, North Carolina, Michigan, Virginia and Florida.

Portofino’s entry gates open to reveal Italianate details, well-appointed coach homes, a lake, fountains, brick pavered concourses and decorative streetlights that create an Old World ambiance.

Four floorplans, The Milano, The Cortina, The Napoli and The Mondovi vary from first level 2-bedroom/2-bath floorplans with 2,078 square feet to second-level 3-bedroom/2bath floorplans with a total of 2,518 square feet and second level 2-bedrooms plus den floorplans with 2.5 bathrooms. The homes, priced from $184,990 to $249,990 have a private two-car garage.

Features of the residences include granite kitchen countertops and backsplashes, under-mount stainless steel sink, 42-inch raised panel upper cabinets, smooth top self-cleaning range, side-by-side refrigerator with icemaker, space saver microwave and dishwasher.

Additional features are wood closet shelving, roman tub, raised panel cabinetry and solid surface bathroom countertops with integral sink; 8-foot sliding glass doors, individual alarm system, brick paver driveway/walkway and hurricane rated storm shutters.

Community amenities include a clubhouse with meeting rooms, fitness center and swimming pool with shaded veranda and pool deck.

The Portofino sales center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone 239-225-4068 or 800-292-7912 or visit the website at www.Crosswinds.com

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