The Sails

Close to everything and far from nothing is how I explain Fort Lauderdale to clients, friends, and family. It's been my Motto since I moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1994 and I plan on keeping that way.

Now we have great news for Fort Lauderdale.

The 8.5 acres at 2150 SW 17th St in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where the old "Pink Plaza'' and the Best Western hotel once stood for 45 years was bought and leveled.

Now, proposed on that vacant land is a landmark new marina-hotel project called the Sails.

The Sails project was proposed by Ron Mastriana, an attorney and developer, and Tom Gonzales, his business partner.

The Sails is divided into two major buildings.

The west "Port" facility includes retail, restaurant, office space, boat storage and automated parking.

The east "Starboard" facility is the Hotel.

With the "Port" building of The Sails located on the Intracoastal, boaters may enter the shops or restaurant on the west facade from the marina's newly renovated docks.

Outside the "Port" building are 5 mega yacht slips and 30 small boat slips in the west and south waterways.

The "Starboard" building is the main hotel consisting of 350 hotel rooms and suites.

By placing the Hotel to the far northeast corner of the site, it minimizes the impact to the view as you reach the peak of the bridge. The 2-story Hotel Lobby and entrance are located on the north side of the site. Hotel rooms start at the third level and continue up to the level 15. Two VIP units and 2 Penthouse Units are placed on level 16 with spacious open terraces. The sixth level of the hotel will have an amenity deck with a pool, restaurant, bar, spa/fitness and arcade. In addition, the service entrance is located between the buildings to reduce unsightly views from the main roads.

The SAILS will be Close to everything and far from nothing.

Close to the port when you take a cruise.

Close to the Airport when you need to fly in or out of Fort Lauderdale International Airport.

Close to the Convention Center for Expo's

Close to the Dolphin Stadium for Sports Events.

Close to Las Olas for shopping and fine dining.

The Sails in Fort Lauderdale coming soon!