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Vanguard Realty Group’s Strategic Naples Expansion

May 18, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rochester Hills, MI – Vanguard Real Estate Group is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Gulf Coast Luxury Group, led by Founder and Team Lead Lauren Rossi of John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate in Naples, Florida.

The collaboration represents another step in Vanguard’s broader long-term expansion strategy throughout Southwest Florida, strengthening the firm’s local market intelligence, relationship network, and execution capabilities across Naples and the surrounding coastal communities.

These efforts further build upon Vanguard’s establishment of Vanguard Realty Group Florida in early 2025, reflecting the firm’s continued long-term commitment to expanding its presence, relationships, and investment platform throughout the Southwest Florida market.

While Vanguard has continued to evaluate opportunities throughout Florida for several years, this strategic alignment enhances the firm’s ability to operate more effectively within one of the country’s most supply-constrained and competitive coastal markets.

Strengthening Vanguard’s Southwest Florida Strategy

Vanguard’s interest in Southwest Florida extends well beyond traditional residential brokerage activity.

Through Vanguard Realty Group Florida and its affiliated investment platforms, the firm continues to evaluate redevelopment opportunities, strategic land positions, residential infill opportunities, and select acquisition opportunities throughout Naples and greater Collier County.

Vanguard also continues to support builder clients, investors, and private capital groups seeking access to opportunities within supply-constrained coastal markets throughout Southwest Florida.

The partnership with Gulf Coast Luxury Group strengthens Vanguard’s ability to navigate these markets through trusted local relationships, neighborhood-level market intelligence, and experienced on-the-ground execution.

Strategic Alignment in a Relationship-Driven Market

Southwest Florida, particularly Naples and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities, continues to experience sustained demand from buyers, investors, and developers competing for a limited supply of well-located opportunities.

In markets where pricing behavior, redevelopment potential, and transaction dynamics can vary significantly from one neighborhood to the next, local insight and relationships matter.

Established Naples Market Leadership

Gulf Coast Luxury Group, led by Founder and Team Lead Lauren Rossi, has established itself as one of Naples’ most recognized relationship-driven luxury residential teams. Operating under the banner of John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate, Southwest Florida’s most established brokerage with more than 62 years of local market experience, the group has built a strong reputation across Naples’ luxury residential, waterfront, golf course, and gated community markets.

Originally from New York, Lauren relocated to Southwest Florida in 2013 after developing a longstanding connection to the Naples and Marco Island markets. Combined with more than a decade of prior marketing experience, that background has helped shape a highly strategic and brand-conscious platform focused on positioning, presentation, and long-term relationship development.

Under Lauren’s leadership, Gulf Coast Luxury Group has grown into a team of eight professionals and has consistently ranked among the top-producing teams within John R. Wood’s Central Naples office, while continuing to expand production year over year.

“We’re excited to collaborate with Vanguard as they continue expanding their presence throughout Southwest Florida. Their long-term approach, development perspective, and strategic vision align well with the dynamics of the Naples market."

Strategic Marketing & Brand Platform

Beyond traditional brokerage representation, Gulf Coast Luxury Group operates through a highly relationship-oriented advisory model, connecting clients with experienced professionals across finance, legal, construction, design, and related service sectors throughout Southwest Florida.

The platform is further strengthened through Lauren’s partnership in City Lifestyle Naples, a premier luxury direct-mail publication distributed throughout many of Naples’ most affluent residential communities.

More than a traditional media platform, City Lifestyle Naples provides Gulf Coast Luxury Group with a unique level of direct market visibility and brand integration within the Naples luxury community, allowing the team to position properties, developments, businesses, and relationships directly in front of a highly targeted high-net-worth audience.

Why the Alignment Matters

The collaboration enhances Vanguard’s ability to support existing client and investment relationships already active within Southwest Florida, while strengthening local market access, strategic visibility, and execution capabilities throughout the Naples market.

Leadership Perspective

“Strategic growth is about aligning with professionals who bring exceptional local knowledge, relationships, and integrity to the process. This relationship strengthens our ability to operate more effectively in the Naples market while supporting our broader long-term objectives throughout Southwest Florida.”

“Southwest Florida continues to see strong demand from buyers, investors, and builders competing for a very limited supply of well-positioned opportunities. In Naples, the difference is often in the details, neighborhood dynamics, redevelopment potential, pricing behavior, and local relationships. Aligning with the right local team strengthens our ability to intelligently source and underwrite these opportunities while continuing to build a real pipeline throughout the market."

Building With Long-Term Conviction

Vanguard’s expansion throughout Southwest Florida reflects a long-term commitment to the region and a disciplined approach to strategic growth. The partnership with Gulf Coast Luxury Group further strengthens the firm’s local market presence, execution capabilities, and relationship network as Vanguard continues evaluating opportunities throughout Naples and the surrounding Gulf Coast region.

About Vanguard Real Estate Group

Vanguard Real Estate Group is a fully integrated real estate firm specializing in land acquisition, development, brokerage, and capital advisory services. Headquartered in Southeast Michigan, the firm focuses on sourcing, underwriting, and executing residential real estate opportunities across a broad range of asset types and development strategies within high-growth markets.

Since inception, Vanguard has completed transactions totaling nearly $1 billion across a diverse range of asset classes throughout Michigan and Florida.

For more information: vanguardreg.com

About Gulf Coast Luxury Group

Gulf Coast Luxury Group is a Naples-based luxury residential real estate team led by Lauren Rossi and affiliated with John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate. The group specializes in luxury residential properties throughout Naples’ premier waterfront, estate, golf course, and gated communities.

Known for its relationship-driven approach, strategic marketing platform, and deep local market knowledge, Gulf Coast Luxury Group provides high-level advisory and brokerage services throughout Southwest Florida.

For more information: gulfcoastluxurygroup.com

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Sabrina Cusumano
Vanguard Real Estate Group
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248.650.6206