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Luminary Hotel & Co. Appoints New Executive Food & Beverage Leadership
Luminary Hotel & Co. | October 6, 2023
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2023) – Luminary Hotel & Co. is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Pankrath as its new Executive Chef, and Caneale Mills as Director of Food & Beverage for all outlets at the hotel, including The Silver King Ocean Brasserie, Ella Mae’s Diner, Beacon Social Drinkery, Dean Street Coffee Roastery & Retail, Oxbow Bar & Grill, and Chips Sports Pub. This dynamic culinary duo is set to take the dining experience at Luminary Hotel & Co. to new heights, infusing innovation and creativity into every dish and dining concept. “Both Chef Joe and Caneale bring a level of expertise and passion ...
Mainsail Promotes Bobby Nokley as New General Manager for Luminary Hotel & Co.
Mainsail Lodging & Development | November 8, 2022
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 8, 2022) – Luminary Hotel & Co. announced today the promotion of assistant general manager Robert “Bobby” Nokley to general manager of the boutique 243-room riverfront hotel in downtown Fort Myers, Florida. Nokley will oversee the hiring of new staff, guest and employee satisfaction, and day-to-day operations, including a new food and beverage outlet coming to Luminary in early 2023. “Bobby has been a big part of Luminary from the start, and we couldn’t be happier to have him take the reins as general manager,” said Joe Collier, President and Founder of Mainsail Lodging & Development. “He knows t...
New Executive Chef Brent Gauthier Takes Helm at Luminary Hotel & Co.
Luminary Hotel & Co. | May 6, 2021
FORT MYERS, Fla. – May 6, 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 journey at Luminary in January 2021 as Senior Sous Chef and has since assisted in all aspects of the hotel’s Food & Beverage department. “From Day One, Chef Brent proved to be a great culin...
Mainsail Lodging Opens Luminary Hotel & Co. in Downtown Fort Myers, Florida
Luminary Hotel & Co. | September 29, 2020
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 29, 2020) – The highly anticipated 243-room waterfront Luminary Hotel & Co. officially opened its doors today, making its long-awaited debut in downtown Fort Myers, Florida. Opening in conjunction with the new 12-story Luminary Hotel are three of its featured food and beverage outlets – Ella Mae’s Diner, Dean Street Coffee, and the Lobby Bar. The hotel’s signature Silver King Ocean Brasserie, and Beacon Social Drinkery rooftop lounge, will both open later this fall. Other key features include The Workshop, an innovative culinary laboratory; an indoor and outdoor fitness facility; and a spacious pool area on...
Mainsail Lodging Plans Summer 2020 Opening of Luminary Hotel & Co. in Fort Myers, Florida
Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC | March 4, 2020
TAMPA, Fla. (March 04, 2020) – Guests can now book reservations online for Luminary Hotel & Co. (2200 Edwards Drive), scheduled to open late summer as the newest addition to Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging & Development’s growing portfolio. Reservations for stays starting Nov. 1 can be made directly on the hotel’s website, LuminaryHotel.com, or through Marriott.com/RSWAK. Luminary Hotel & Co. will be a part of the prestigious Autograph Collection® of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), and is expected to be the first Autograph hotel in the Fort Myers-Naples area. “It’s truly been a labor of love making Luminary...
Mainsail Appoints Bob Megazzini as General Manager for Fort Myers’ Luminary Hotel & Co. Opening Late 2020
Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC | June 27, 2019
FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 27, 2019) – Luminary Hotel & Co. announced today the appointment of Bob Megazzini as general manager of the 243-room hotel that will light up downtown Fort Myers in late 2020. Megazzini will oversee the hiring of new staff, day-to-day operations, and guest and employee satisfaction at Luminary Hotel, along with the remodeled Harborside Event Center, which will be rebranded, and the planned amphitheater in Centennial Park. “With his hospitality background and flair for outstanding service, Bob is the perfect person to assemble and lead our team as we look ahead to the opening of Luminary Hotel & Co. next y...
