Williams Island, where the residential
community is located, is also known as "Florida
Riviera" for its upscale developments and highprofile residents.
work to educate residents that
membership has more than enough
benefits to justify the expense of joining.
Patella says its amenities are hard to
match even in an area that has seen
huge development. “So many condominium and private communities have
been built here but none with the
amenities we offer,” she says.
Overcoming Challenges
The “Florida Riviera”
Not only is Williams Island one of the
most luxurious developments in the area,
it has also been home to a handful of
high-profile residents, including celebrities
like Sofia Loren and Eartha Kitt, musical
artist Missy Elliot and athletes Sammy
Sosa and Jimmy Johnson.
The “Florida Riviera,” as it became
known, has maintained its reputation for
the highest quality amenities and services
for its residents. Here, residents are
spoiled to an amenity-rich lifestyle that
includes an all-new US$5 million, five-star
and 27,000-square-foot spa and fitness
center. Aside from the spa, the
community also has a Grand Slaminspired tennis center with 16 tennis
courts, an inviting cafe, a magnificent
marina, and a refurbished Island Club—
the center of Williams Island’s social life.
In the earlier years, spa membership
did not come automatically with one’s
residence, but this was later change