Tortuga Launches the Summer Season With Polynesian Luau Party

SARASOTA, FL, June 22, 2012 (Press-News.org) Taylor Morrison Creates Lifestyle Communities

Residents of the gated community of Tortuga celebrated the coming of the summer season with a Polynesian Luau filled with music, food and fun on Saturday, May 5th, poolside at the Island Club, the Gathering Center within Taylor Morrison's Caribbean-inspired enclave in Fort Myers. Tortuga is a community of twin villas and coach homes with Bermudan architecture influences and lush tropical landscaping. Tortuga offers a resort-style lifestyle complete with social amenities that encourage residents to embrace a "life is good" philosophy while enjoying relaxing, a fun atmosphere and a myriad of organized activities.

The Luau, attended by over 50 residents dressed in tropical attire, featured hula and fire dancers, and food and colorful beverages - all with an island flair. This latest gala is one of six memorable events hosted at Tortuga by Taylor Morrison's event planning team. Other events taking place throughout the year included: an evening with Frank Sinatra, Mardi Gras, Casino Night, New Year's Eve Gala, and a Murder Mystery Night.

Homes in Tortuga range in size from 1,508 s.f. to 1,533 s.f. with extremely attractive pricing for the area at $139,900.

Prospective buyers are invited to schedule a tour of a fully furnished Ibis model. Coach homes are currently under construction and a furnished model is scheduled to debut in the fall. Pre-construction sales for the new Coach Homes are available now with a special incentive of 50% off design options up to $10,000 for a limited time.

Tortuga by Taylor Morrison is a 46.9-acre community, including five acres of lakes and more than five acres of preserves, located in Fort Myers just minutes from Sanibel Island and Fort Myers Beach. Lush tropical landscaping and Bermudan architectural influences combine to add to the island flavor. The centerpiece of the community is a spectacular Island Club with a comfortably furnished gathering room, fully catering kitchen, and state-of-the-art covered fitness center. Outside is an open air paver deck with large swimming pool, whirlpool, and lounge area. Located nearby is a barbeque area with gas grills, lighted tennis court, basketball court and a gated pet park. Due to the design and popularity, Tortuga was featured on HGTV "House Hunters" earlier this year.

As the developer and builder of this maintenance-free community, Taylor Morrison brings a national reputation for quality homes and craftsmanship.

Learn more about the unique lifestyle available at Tortuga and visit the on-site Sales Center at 15040 Sea Crest Blvd in Fort Myers, call 239-313-7639 or logon to taylormorrison.com for more information.

About Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison is the largest North American privately-owned homebuilder based in the United States, as reported by Hanley Wood based on 2011 revenues. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Taylor Morrison is a builder and developer of single-family detached and attached homes. Under the Taylor Morrison brand, the Company operates in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida and Texas. Under the Monarch brand, the Company operates in Ontario, Canada where the Company builds and develops single-family detached and attached homes in both Toronto and Ottawa. Monarch also builds high-rise condominiums in Toronto. Taylor Morrison serves a wide array of homebuyers, including entry-level, move-up, luxury and active adult customers, through its innovative product mix.

For more information about Taylor Morrison or Monarch, please visit http://www.taylormorrison.com and http://www.monarchgroup.net.