UNIT in FOCUS
The Homewood Suites by Hilton is located in Bonita Springs, between Naples and Fort Myers, on the Southwest Coast of Florida.  The property is a short three miles from the beach.

The hotel was originally purchased as a Staybridge Suites, with the intent to convert it to a condo-hotel.  The name was changed to the Inn at The Springs shortly after Guest Services took over in June, 2006.  It was not successful as a condo hotel; therefore, it continued to be operated as a traditional hotel property.  In February, 2010, the decision was made to convert the hotel to a Homewood Suites by Hilton.  Renovations began that May, and were completed in October, 2010, when the upgraded breakfast and Monday-through-Thursday evening meals were added. The Homewood Suites is an all-suites property, featuring 105 studio, one, and two-bedroom suites.  All suite configurations have a full kitchen.  There is an outdoor heated pool, Precor fitness center, business center, and guest laundry room.   

CULINARY STAR in FOCUS
Jeremy Hite joined Guest Services in December, 2011.  He has worked for Government Dining Management Services at the State Corporation Commission in Richmond since he came to work for us.  In this short time, Jeremy has “wowed” our client by exceeding their expectations.  And, he has developed a large following of customers who are walking blocks in Richmond to eat in his café.

When asked where he was born, Jeremy would reply, “South of the Mason-Dixon Line!”  He clearly is very proud of his southern roots.

He attended the culinary “school of hard knocks,” and has learned his lessons well.  Jeremy has over thirteen years of experience in the culinary field.  He started in the restaurant business as a bus boy and worked his way through the kitchen to eventually become an Executive Chef in Myrtle Beach, SC.  He left restaurants to work as a Sous Chef for the Hilton Hotel Corporation.  He later left the hotel business to work in B&I, where he has been for the past four years in Richmond.