Bleu Provence, the Zagat-rated and Wine Spectator Grand Award Winning French Restaurant located on 8th Street South in Olde Naples, has been acquired by the Hoffmann Family of Companies, adding to their growing $1 billion portfolio of companies and properties in Naples and Southwest Florida.
Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate and the Hoffmann Family of Companies are the largest privately held commercial real estate firm in Naples with 43 properties in Southwest Florida, including agricultural land, industrial & manufacturing space, commercial rental properties, event & sports venues, marina and golf courses.  In total, the Hoffmanns operate 47 companies in the state of Florida with the focus of both their real estate and operations in Naples, Florida. Additionally, the Hoffmanns are avid supporters of local charities and causes, having recently donated $500,000 to the Sugden Theater and $1 million to the Naples Zoo (both of which will feature the Hoffmann name), $250,000 to FGCU, are supporters of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, gala sponsors of The Everglades Foundation, and major supporters of NCEF.
“We’re excited about continuing to expand our footprint in Naples.” says David Hoffmann, Founder & Chairman of the Hoffmann Family of Companies. “We’ll continue to invest in our businesses and people as well as look for new opportunities in the area. All the staff will be staying on at Bleu Provence and we’ll be adding a private club section to the restaurant during the redesign phase.”
In addition to the Bleu Provence acquisition, the Hoffmanns notably acquired the prestigious Old Collier Golf Club and top public golf course Old Corkscrew Golf Club in 2021. They are also owners of the Hertz Arena and the back-to-back champions the Florida Everblades, 5-star Valet, American Fams & Topiary Creations (combined one of the largest flower producers in the state), Hoffmann Media Group which includes the Ave Maria Sun, Babcock Ranch Telegraph, the Florida Weekly newspapers, Coral Cay Adventure Golf, Everglades Excursions, Globalworks Events & Destination Management, Hoffmann Creative Agency, Stan’s Coffee & Food Distribution along with The Java Butler and Rowland Coffee Roasters in Lehigh Acres, Kaleidoscope Home and Floral, Lark & Willow Events, Linstol, Marco Island and Naples Beach Water Sports, Port O Call Marina along with the Miss Naples and Naples Princess, Mitch’s Cookies, Naples Transportation & Tours, Naples Trolley Tours, Regency Water Sports, Segway of Naples, Sunmaster of Naples, Inc., Tier Electric & EV and Titan Screen company.
