Annually, Gulf Shore Life Magazine surveys the SWFL community to vote on their favorite businesses in multiple categories ranging from restaurants and entertainment to sightseeing tours and shops. It comes as no surprise that multiple of the Hoffmann Family of Companies took home Gold and Finalist in this year’s voting.
Of the 19 Florida based companies and 27 brands owned by the Hoffmann Family, 14 companies provide services in the categories awarded, and 7 companies in total made this extraordinary list bringing in a total of 9 awards (5 wins and 4 finalist), showcasing the Hoffmann Standard of Excellence and why founder, David Hoffmann, chose to acquire and invest in such businesses.
“It’s amazing to see so many of our companies make the list. It makes me proud to be involved with them and confirms why we chose to come to SWFL.”
David Hoffmann
On the list of winners & finalist:
- Kaleidoscope Floral – Collier County’s Best Flower Shop
- Naples Princess – Collier County’s Best Sightseeing Tour & Best Day Cruise
- Naples Transportation & Tours – Collier County’s Best Transportation Services
- Tacos & Tequila Cantina – Collier County’s Best Mexican Restaurant
- Hertz Arena – Finalist for Lee County’s Best Event Venue & Lee County’s Live Show Venue
- Naples Trolley Tours – Finalist for Collier County Sightseeing Tour
- Marco Island Water Sports – Finalist for Collier County Water Sports & Activities
Level up your Gulf experience with this sleek cat sailing out of Port O Call Marina
Additionally, Gulf Shore Life highlighted the Miss Naples, a custom 48’ sailing catamaran and sister ship of the Naples Princess. “Level up your Gulf experience with this sleek cat sailing out of Port O Call Marina” they say on page 62. The Hoffmann owned boat went through a two and a half month, $250,000 renovation to bring it up to the Hoffmann Standard before setting sail on the Gulf, offering daily sightseeing and shelling excursions. “Nothing beats seeing the sail being raised, shutting the engines off and just relaxing as you cruise the Gulf of Mexico in luxury,” Jenny Gazella, President of the Naples Princess & Miss Naples says. “Everything looks better from the water.”
Business in the shadows of Covid-19
Many of the Hoffmann Family of Companies remained open during the initial shutdown and others have begun reopening following the Governor’s orders and following strict CDC guidelines to ensure the health and safety of staff and patrons. As of writing, the following Hoffmann Family companies are open for business:
- Port O Call Marina Boat Rentals (Offering boat rentals Friday – Sunday)
- Miss Naples Catamaran (Sightseeing tours & private charters. Schedule available online at www.MissNaplesBoat.com)
- Marco Island & Naples Beach Water Sports (Re-opening May 21st)
- Coral Cay Adventure Golf (Open Daily 10am – 11pm)
- Marco Island & Naples Beach Water Sports (Available for takeout and dine-in following CDC guidelines)
- Naples Transportation & Tours (Offering “Safer With Us” transportation and transfers)
- Naples Trolley Tours (Re-opening May 22nd)
- Segway Tours of Naples (Re-opening May 22nd)
- Everglades Excursions (Re-opening May 22nd)
- Marco Island & Naples Beach Water Sports & Home (Shop online at www.KaleidoscopeHome.shop also offering home delivery)
- Sunmaster of Naples, Inc (Awnings, Metal Works, Railings & Canvas)
- 5 Star Valet (Safe & reliable valet services for businesses and private events)
- Tier Electric (Excellence in quality, safety and reliability)
- Lark & Willow Events (Full service event planners)
- Globalworks Events & Destination Management Services (Full service corporate event planners and DMC)
- Hoffmann Executive Suites (Executive suite rentals, day offices & conference rooms, hourly rentals and virtual offices)
- Hoffmann Creative Agency (Full service digital marketing agency)
- Kirkland Event & Destination Services (Full service event & DMC)
- Palm Beach Tours & Transportation (Safe and reliable FL East Coast transportation services)
- Stan’s Coffee & Food Services (Offering coffee, dry food, paper and sanitation products to 5 FL counties)
- Signcraft Signs & Things (Highest quality signage and print)
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