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Key Largo Breaks Ground on New Meetings Resort

KEY LARGO, Fla.

Playa Largo Resort & Spa, the newest addition to Marriott's Autograph Collection, is set to open on Key Largo, Florida in the summer of 2015. The construction, which began in early 2014, marks the first new full-service resort to be built on Key Largo in 20 years.

Prime Hospitality Group (PHG), a recognized developer in Florida, and Shaner Hotels, one of the foremost owner-operator companies in the hospitality industry, have come together to bring a new level of luxury accommodations to the area.

Inspired by Key Largo's rich ecosystem and vast natural beauty, Playa Largo Resort & Spa will sit upon 14.5 exclusive waterfront acres and draw on its surroundings to inspire the elegant yet breezy aesthetic of the 154-room resort that includes ten private bungalows.

A standalone beach house will also surround guests with the same chic Ameri-Caribbean look and feel conceptualized by Prime Design Associates, LLC. The Gettys Group has been tasked with managing all aspects of the property's interior design.

Upscale Service

Conceived from a desire to offer Key Largo visitors an upscale and modern full-service resort for both leisure and groups, Playa Largo Resort & Spa will redefine what it means to travel to the Florida Keys. From a 6,000 square foot ballroom ideal for corporate events to a picturesque formal lawn perfect for banquets and weddings, this new resort will provide a pristine location for beach vacations, destination weddings and meetings.

"Playa Largo Resort & Spa is one of the most exciting projects we've developed from the ground up," said Larry Mayer Abbo, chief executive officer of Prime Group. "People have always enjoyed visiting Key Largo but our goal with this property is to provide a luxurious yet laidback resort that will attract a new set of visitors to the area while giving regulars another reason to return."

Guest Services and Amenities

Playa Largo Resort & Spa will offer a wide range of upscale amenities and services that will appeal to guests of all ages. The resort's expansive waterfront pool and 745 feet of white sand beach provide places to lounge, while a state-of-the-art fitness center, two tennis courts, basketball court and various watersport rentals offer active entertaining on-property diversions. Adults can pamper themselves at the full-service spa and salon while the little ones enjoy the Kids Activity and Nature Learning Center.

Boaters can anchor down at the resort's private marina and enjoy lunch or dinner at Playa Largo Resort & Spa's Marina Grill restaurant. The Sunset Restaurant will present mouth-watering options for all three daily meals while the beachfront Tiki Bar offers premium libations and a front row seat for sunset views.