Gulf Bay History
Far more than a developer in the traditional sense, Gulf Bay® is multi-faceted with planning, development, real estate construction, sales, hospitality management and operations capabilities. Vertically integrated, Gulf Bay® performs these ancillary functions for its own account in order to maximize the value of its holdings.
Gulf Bay’s president and CEO, Aubrey J. Ferrao, founded the company in 1986, and today, Gulf Bay® is one of the largest employers in Naples, Florida.
Focusing on luxury high-rise and garden-style condominiums, the company has completed 14 luxury properties along a one-and-a-half mile stretch of gulf front property within the prestigious Naples community of Pelican Bay, establishing itself as the "Creator of the Pelican Bay Skyline." Most recent completions within Pelican Bay include Cap Ferrat, 22 floors and 111 luxury residential units, and Saint Raphael with 22 floors and 178 units.
Beyond the environs of Pelican Bay, Gulf Bay has completed The Brittany, a luxury highrise condominium located within the impressive Park Shore area of Naples. Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, The Brittany boasts 20 floors and 127 residential units.
In addition, Gulf Bay has completed a hotel condominium, the Marco Beach Ocean Resort®, located on nearby Marco Island. The Marco Beach Ocean Resort®, an all-suite luxury hotel, opened December 2001. Operating as a hotel, under the Gulf Bay® Hotel Company brand, the Marco Beach Ocean Resort® offers the ultimate resort experience with superb amenities and uncompromising service. Sale e Pepe Fine Italian Cuisine®, in the adjacent Beachfront Pavilion, opened March 2002.
Since its founding, Gulf Bay® has enjoyed a strong reputation for integrity, service and top-quality construction that is always delivered in the best interests of its customers. Its longer-range view of enduring excellence has earned widespread consumer, financial industry and community confidence for more than a decade and forms the foundation for growth well into the current century. Few of Florida's residential developers have equaled Gulf Bay's achievements.