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14th Annual Taste of the Beach – June 21st

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Fresh seafood, baby-back ribs and decadent desserts are just the beginning of the goodies you’ll find at this food-centric celebration on Sunday, June 21st. The 14th Annual Taste of the Beach, sponsored by the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce, serves up a flavorful sampling of the area’s best cuisine with live bands, exhibitors and fun activities for the kids throughout the six-hour event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

About 15 to 20 local restaurants and more than 8,000 attendees participate each year. Epicureans can graze their way around party headquarters – located along Main Street near Salty Sam’s Marina on Fort Myers Beach – savoring local delicacies offered by the island’s top purveyors of fresh and fabulous fare.

Judges select winners in categories including seafood, appetizer, pizza, ribs, dessert and ethnic food, and festival attendees cast their votes in the People’s Choice runoff for best restaurant. There’s also an entertaining waiter-waitress obstacle course.

Parking is available along Main Street and at Summerlin Square Shopping Center with transportation to the party site. For more information on Taste of the Beach, call the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce at 239-454-7500.

Come taste the best the beach has to offer!

SunStream Partners With The EarthCam Network

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For information, contact:
Carolyn Masten
SunStream Hotels & Resorts
(239) 765-4111
CarolynM@SunStream.com
www.SunStream.com

SUNSTREAM PARTNERS WITH THE EARTHCAM NETWORK
New Beach Cams Feature Streaming Video Content

Fort Myers Beach, FL – April 10, 2009 – SunStream Hotels & Resorts, a portfolio of unique condominium resorts in Southwest Florida, is pleased to announce its partnership with the EarthCam Network (http://www.earthcam.com.) EarthCam is the leading network of live webcams and offers the most comprehensive search engine of webcams from around the world. EarthCam provides complete infrastructure services to manage, host and maintain live streaming video camera systems for its consumers and corporate clients. Earthcam delivers live images of major tourism destinations to consumers in over 182 countries, influencing their pre-purchase vacation decision-making process. This video demand demonstrates just how much webcams have become an integral part of the tourism industry’s marketing efforts.

SunStream’s new streaming beach cams provide multiple views of Fort Myers Beach, named the “Best Family-Friendly Beach in the Southeast U.S.” by Family Fun Magazine, from locations at the DiamondHead Beach Resort, GullWing Beach Resort and Pointe Estero Beach Resort. Visitors can tune in to see – from a birds-eye view – streaming images of the sugar-white sand beach and gentle rolling surf, amazing fiery-red Gulf of Mexico sunsets and the serene back waters of Estero Bay at the south end of the island. Visit SunStream Hotels & Resorts to see the new Fort Myers Beach Web Cams, along with more information on all of the irresistible attractions in Southwest Florida at www.sunstream.com

Headquartered in Fort Myers Beach, SunStream Hotels & Resorts has specialized in property development and hospitality management since 1986. SunStream’s distinctive collection of properties in Southwest Florida now includes the Bellasera Hotel, Park Shore Resort, Port of the Islands Resort & Marina, DiamondHead Beach Resort, GullWing Beach Resort, Pointe Estero Beach Resort and opening in November 2009, the Resort at MarinaVillage – a luxurious full-service condominium resort located at Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral with 19 stories of sweeping views of the Caloosahatchee River, San Carlos Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

For more information on SunStream Hotels & Resorts or to book a reservation, please call 800-625-4111 or visit www.sunstream.com

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DiamondHead Beach Resort Adds Romance and Value to Intimate Weddings

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For information, contact:
Treva J. Marshall, TJM Communications, Inc.
(407) 977-5004; treva@tjmcommunications.com

Dipika Joshi, TJM Communications, Inc.
(407) 977-5004; dipika@tjmcommunications.com

DIAMONDHEAD BEACH RESORT
Adds Romance and Value to Intimate Weddings

(FORT MYERS BEACH, FL) – Emerald waves lap gently at the pristine white-sand beach as close friends and family gather for the blissful event. A guitarist strums a choice wedding tune, and the glowing bride, red roses in hand, strolls toward her groom, who waits beneath a picturesque arch. “I do” resonates with meaning against the idyllic seaside backdrop as the couple becomes husband and wife.

DiamondHead Beach Resort provides an enchanting setting by the tranquil Gulf of Mexico for couples who want over-the-top romance on their wedding day – minus a big price tag. The Ruby Wedding Package offered by DiamondHead Beach Resort, a SunStream Hotel & Resort property, presents an intimate fairy-tale wedding for 20 or fewer guests for a $2,100 value.

Couples can book their big day with family and friends between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., and their wedding package includes:

  • Beach setup of a charming arch and white folding chairs, plus complimentary parking for guests
  • An officiant to perform the wedding ceremony
  • A bouquet of beautiful roses for the bride and boutonniere for the groom
  • A guitarist to play at the ceremony
  • A professional photographer to capture the magical event
  • Choice of two wedding portraits and 12 four-by-six photos plus copy of the photo CD
  • A premium wedding-night beachfront suite for the happy couple, including a bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, his-and-hers plush bathrobes
  • Dinner for two at the resort’s elegant Chloe’s Restaurant (up to $125)

If the guest list grows past 20, DiamondHead Beach Resort offers the perfect value with its Emerald Wedding Package for a minimum of 20 persons. For just $135 per person, the package includes:

  • A beach ceremony with decorated arch and white folding chairs
  • White chair covers and choice of sash
  • A four-hour dinner reception with choice of one entrée, salad, two hors d’oeuvres and champagne toast
  • Choice of reception linen colors and centerpieces
  • Premium wedding-night beachfront suite for the bride and groom
  • Breakfast for the bride and groom the next morning at the hotel’s restaurant, Chloe’s
  • Complete list of local recommended vendors including: churches and notaries, photographers, spa and salon services, DJs and entertainment, wedding cakes and florists

The natural beauty of Fort Myers Beach provides the ideal honeymoon for newlyweds who want to escape to sun, sand and calm waters while staying within their budget. The nearby dynamic Times Square entertainment district heats up for nighttime fun. The signature Esterra Spa & Salon offers couples massages for total pampering and relaxation. Water sport rentals and sightseeing charters offer extra activities. DiamondHead Beach Resort provides first-rate amenities including fitness center, heated pool, outdoor whirlpool spas and beachside dining on fresh-caught seafood and other gourmet treats. And the icing on the wedding cake? Spectacular Gulf sunsets keep lovebirds on a romantic wavelength throughout their stay.

DIAMONDHEAD BEACH RESORT, Fort Myers Beach. DiamondHead Beach Resort, one in SunStream Hotels & Resorts collection of distinctive properties in Southwest Florida, is located at 2000 Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach, Florida. DiamondHead Ballroom and Terrace offers memorable settings for larger weddings of up to 400 guests. For more information on SunStream Hotels & Resorts weddings and romantic vacations, please call 888-865-58 44 or 239-765-7654 or visit DiamondHeadFL.com.

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Ladies Luncheon at DiamondHead Beach Resort

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

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Chloes Fresh Seafood & Steaks – located at the DiamondHead Beach Resort – is continuing their Chef Lunch Series this Thursday with a Ladies Luncheon! Everyone is invited to join Chloes Executive Chef Chris for a tantalizing cooking demonstration. Watch and learn how he professionally prepares a full luncheon while you sit back and enjoy a glass of champagne and feast on the delicious creations. Recipe cards will be provided to inspire your next culinary adventure!

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After lunch, relax with a massage or hand exfoliation compliments of the Esterra Spa & Salon! Representatives will be domonstrating their products and services and handing out goodie bags!

When? Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 11:30 a.m.
Where? Chloes Fresh Seafood & Steaks (DiamondHead Beach Resort)
Cost? $25 per person
RSVP to 239-765-0595

Chef Luncheon Menu:

House Salad with Gorgonzola & Toasted Walnuts
Pan Seared Macadamia Crusted Grouper with Orange Ginger Sauce
Jasmine Rice and Vegetable Du Jour
Apple Tarte Tatin with Cinnamon Ice Cream

Biggest Red Sox Fan – Contest Winner!

Monday, March 9th, 2009

Boston Red Sox Biggest FanCongratulations to Paul, the winner of our Boston Red Sox Biggest Fan photo contest! For many years, Paul has been a huge fan of the Red Sox. He was a bat boy for the 1959 and 1960 Red Sox (Pictured on left). He is currently the director of the Bo Sox, a Boston based fan club that regularly hosts luncheons with players, coaches and fans. Paul also coaches softball on the collegiate level and is a player himself!

As the “Biggest Red Sox Fan” photo contest winner, Paul has won a trip to Fort Myers Beach, Florida where he will attend two spring training games at City of Palms park. Hotel accommodations will be provided by DiamondHead Beach Resort and air travel is provided courtesy of jetBlue, the official airlines of the Boston Red Sox.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Biggest Red Sox Fan photo contest! Click here to see a gallery of our favorites. Be sure to check back next year for the contest and your chance to win a trip to Fort Myers Beach!