ESTERO, Fla., July 9, 2013 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Massachusetts-based Corbelis, national developer of the award-winning Willowsford community in Virginia, announces its expansion into Southwest Florida with a new office opening in Estero and the launch of a new master-planned residential community.

The Southwest Florida operation will be led by regional President, Anthony Solomon, who will also continue his responsibilities for The RONTO Group; Dennis Church, Vice President, Community Development; and Mark Taylor, Vice President, Development.

Their immediate focus will be the development of Lindsford, Corbelis' new Fort Myers community (formerly known as Waterford Landing).  Corbelis is also overseeing the management of the approximately 600-acre Bonita Beach Road property in Bonita Springs, currently in its planning phase.

"This leadership team has the local and national development experience to deliver on our vision for the Lindsford community as well as grow our presence in this recovering market," said Garrett Solomon, CEO of Corbelis. "Southwest Florida homebuyers will soon be able to recognize the difference of a Corbelis community."

Lindsford is located in the heart of the Fort Myers metropolitan area, west of I-75. It is planned for just over 900 homes and incredible recreational amenities, including trails, lakes and a community center with fitness, meeting space, a resort-style pool, tot lot, tennis, basketball and bocce courts.

The communities will represent Corbelis' vision for a fresh new way to live in Southwest Florida. While both are planned to include resort-style amenities, these communities will feel human-scaled and approachable, thanks to the intimacy of the neighborhood design, "Island Style" architecture inspired by the Dutch West Indies, and a balance of natural materials and formal landscaping.

Corbelis has a reputation for the highest level of development execution in the country, most recently being recognized by the National Association of Homebuilders for its development of Willowsford in Northern Virginia, which was named the 2013 Community of the Year.

"We're committed to developing vision-based communities that dramatically enhance the quality of residents' lives," Solomon said.

Corbelis is a residential real estate developer and management company. Since 1995, its senior executives have acquired, developed and/or managed more than 75 planned residential communities throughout major U.S. markets with a total capitalization exceeding $5 billion.  Its Southwest Florida operation is located at 10600 Chevrolet Way, Suite 102, Estero, FL 33928.   www.corbelis.com

SOURCE Corbelis