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NAPLES, Fla. (Dec. 28, 2011) – One hundred amateurs paired with some of the biggest names in golf, participated in The Immokalee Foundation’s sixth annual Charity Classic Pro-Am hosted by Bay Colony Golf Club in Naples. The day included a round of golf, clinics, breakfast and lunch – with proceeds benefitting the children of Immokalee through TIF.

It was a day filled with winners – both on and off the course. The tournament raised $372,700, coupled with a fundraising dinner and auction, both events raised $1.6 million for the nonprofit organization.

The grandest of Grand Openings is set to happen at Treviso Bay soon. Don’t miss a community unlike any other. What began as a vision to redefine the very meaning of luxury in Naples has been re-inspired by Lennar, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, bringing the vision to a reality light years beyond its original concept. It’s destined to be unlike anything Naples has ever seen.

The homes and amenities at Treviso Bay exude a unique passion and splendor of the Mediterranean, while championship golf make Treviso truly one-of-akind, offering a lifestyle like no other. From the breathtaking, Venetian-inspired main entry to the most intimate of home sites, Treviso Bay is a sight to behold and a lifestyle to covet.

What distinguishes Tom Fazio from his peers?
The North Carolina-based architect has a portfolio that includes nearly 200 projects – originals and remakes. But it’s not the quantity of courses in play that places Fazio at the pinnacle of his profession; it’s the quality of his work. He has more courses ranked on Golf Digest’s list of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses and Golfweek’s collection of America’s Best than any other living designer.

Southwest Florida’s Bonita Bay East is a double dose of Fazio.
Arranged to accentuate the natural elements of the existing landscape that features cypress wetlands, slash-pine forests and expansive lakes, the sister Cypress and Sabal courses create an exhilarating 36-hole, pure golf experience.