Established in 1986, Gulf Bay® Group of Companies, founded by Aubrey J. Ferrao, is one of the largest privately owned development companies in Florida, with headquarters in Naples, Florida. A multi-faceted company, Gulf Bay’s areas of expertise include real estate planning, development, construction, sales, hospitality management and operations.

Among its vast accomplishments are a multitude of luxury high and low rise properties along Florida’s highly desirable Gulf Coast, the luxury Marco Beach Ocean Resort and award-winning Sale e Pepe restaurant on Marco Island and the 4,000± acre luxury master-planned community of Fiddler’s Creek.

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Gulf Bay Group of Companies

Aubrey Ferrao

Laura Estrada

Chris Derose

Jennifer Nicholson

Lora Bowers

The Leadership Team at Gulf Bay Group of Companies spearheads the strategic direction and overall vision of the organization. Comprising key executives such as the Group CFO, Founder & CEO, and Vice President of Sales & Marketing, this team collaborates to drive growth, enhance brand presence, and ensure operational excellence across the company’s diverse projects in real estate development and management. Their collective expertise enables them to navigate market challenges while fostering innovative solutions that align with the company’s mission and values.

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