The Coffee Mill Opens At The Promenade At Bonita Bay;
Local Coffee Shop Managed By Second Generation Operator.

NAPLES, FL. January 21, 2009 – The Lutgert Companies today announced the opening of The Coffee Mill at The Promenade at Bonita Bay in Bonita Springs, Florida. The locally owned coffee shop occupies 1,100 square feet previously occupied by Starbucks.

“We are delighted to announce the opening of The Coffee Mill at The Promenade,” said Dougall McCorkle, Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate for The Lutgert Companies. “Our goal with The Promenade is to provide first-class shopping and dining opportunities to the residents of southern Lee County. We are committed to preserving and maintaining the unique character and charm of this premier shopping destination.”

Owned by Lou and Marcia Seiden, The Coffee Mill offers a wide variety of lattés, cappuccinos, fresh roasted coffee, iced teas, ice blended drinks, cold beverages and juices. It also offers an assortment of pastries as well as free Wi-Fi service for customers.

Lou Seiden previously worked for Starbucks at this location and is a second generation shop owner; his father operated a coffee shop under The Coffee Mill name in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Store hours are from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The telephone number is 239-495-8533.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, The Promenade is a premier shopping and dining destination offering more than 25 shops and restaurants, most of which are locally owned and operated. Here visitors can find apparel for men and women, along with stunning jewelry, art galleries, gifts for the home, and an exceptional choice of dining experiences.

Established by The Lutgert Companies in 1999, The Promenade was a pioneering development as the first large, upscale shopping center in the Bonita Springs community. Nestled in front of the exclusive Bonita Bay development along U.S. 41, The Promenade offers a lush, tropical ambiance that seems to invite visitors to relax, browse and enjoy the distinctive aura that truly makes it a one-of-a-kind shopping and dining destination.

For leasing information, contact Dougall McCorkle, Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate for Mercato, at 239-261-6100 or e-mail Dougall@Lutgert.com.  [back]

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