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FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 06, 2026) – Luminary Hotel & Co. has promoted Josef Zimmermann to Executive Chef, placing a seasoned, European-trained operator at the helm of one of Southwest Florida’s most complex multi-concept culinary programs. In his new role, Zimmermann will oversee all culinary operations across the 243-room waterfront hotel, including The Silver King […]

Multi-city culinary collaboration to celebrate service and expand career opportunities for veterans and military spouses ahead of America’s 250th anniversary TAMPA, Fla. (April 2, 2026) – Mainsail Lodging & Development, Sub-Zero Group Southeast and Sub-Zero Group Florida today announced the launch of Liberty & Legacy: An All-American Dinner Series, a four-city culinary collaboration honoring 250 […]

TAMPA, Fla. (March 25, 2026) – Hunters Point Resort & Marina, the nationally recognized waterfront residential community alongside Anna Maria Island, developed by Pearl Homes, has selected Mainsail Lodging & Development to oversee property management and rental operations, bringing one of the Southeast’s most experienced hospitality operators to the community. The addition expands Mainsail’s luxury […]

Former Marriott executive chef and hospitality leader steps into top role at downtown Macon’s Tribute Portfolio hotel MACON, Ga. (March 9, 2026) – Hotel Forty Five has named Joseph “Joe” Pankrath as General Manager of the 94-room boutique hotel in downtown Macon. A hospitality veteran whose career began in the kitchen and evolved through leadership […]

ATLANTA (March 9, 2026) – Epicurean Atlanta in Midtown and Trilith Guesthouse have announced a new spring partnership with Knob Creek, introducing a limited-time bourbon experience featuring specialty cocktails, tableside bourbon presentations, and two exclusive ticketed bourbon pairing dinners at each property. The collaboration invites guests to explore bold, small-batch bourbon through thoughtfully curated food […]

Scrub Island Resort Offers 50% Off Stays for “Friends of Bruno’s” Decadent Escape WHO:        Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, a serene 230-acre private-island resort in the British Virgin Islands, and Bruno’s of Brooklyn, the iconic, family-owned Italian restaurant in downtown Fort Myers, Florida  WHAT:        Following last year’s sold-out […]

TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 10, 2026) – Mainsail Lodging & Development has assumed management of the Spartanburg Marriott, a full-service, downtown hotel in South Carolina. The management agreement took effect Feb. 4. Located in the heart of downtown Spartanburg, the nine-story hotel offers 247 guest rooms and suites, including Governor’s and Presidential Suites, along with extensive […]

WHO: Reverence and The Office Bar at Epicurean Atlanta (Midtown Atlanta); Prologue Dining & Drinks at Trilith Guesthouse (Fayetteville); Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails at Hotel Forty Five (Downtown Macon). WHAT: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with elevated dining experiences at three culinary-driven hotels across Georgia, each offering a distinct prix fixe menu and atmosphere. From Midtown […]

ATLANTA (January 20, 2026) – Toro Development Company (“TDC”) today announced Mainsail Lodging & Development as the development partner and operator for the hospitality component of Medley. The 150-key lifestyle hotel will be seamlessly integrated within Medley’s vibrant mixed-use community, which opens on October 29 as the ‘Third Place’ for the Johns Creek community. The […]

Chart-topping country a cappella group brings signature harmonies to Fort Myers riverfront  FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2026) – Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, Fort Myers’ premier outdoor waterfront venue in the heart of the River District, announced today that Home Free, the chart-topping all-vocal country group, will perform Saturday, March 14. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m. The performance adds to an expanding winter and spring concert slate at the amphitheater, located along […]