September 6, 2008 Whole Foods opens at The Mercato "lifestyle center".

The Strada are the new "Uptown" residences at Mercato, Naples' latest mixed-use live, work, dine, play developments. Located just minutes from the beach on the north side of Naples, you will find everything you need right here. There are only 92 residences planned.

Mercato is a development unlike others as it is home to restaurants and shops found no where else in southwest FL such as Whole Foods natural grocers upscale restuarants McCormick & Schmick seafood and The Capital Grille steakhouse; clothiers Coldwater Creek and Jos. A Bank; High-end home goods Sur La Table and Z Gallerie; prototype bookstore Books-A-Million; casual dining AZN, Piola thePub, Stage Deli; unique movie theater Cines Unidos with 11 screens; specialty retailers Femme Fatale, GiGi's Children Boutique, Solstice Sunglass Boutique, and Swim 'n Sport; Martini Lounge The Blue Martini.

Fours floors of condominiums are above the many retail shops and outdoor cafés. Units are available from 1 bedroom plus den through 2000+ square feet, 3 bedroom, 3 bath. Each unit is designed and decorated with lavish interior finish and extraordinary community amenities including pool, exercise, parking garage, and a movie theater!

Units are available as new construction with new units available as resales today already.