Steve Contes is an accomplished and action-oriented hospitality executive with over 28 years of proven success leading high-performing teams across luxury resorts, hotels, and casino environments. Widely recognized as a unifying and influential leader, Steve has consistently elevated Forbes and AAA Four-Diamond properties by aligning strategic business goals with daily operations and delivering measurable results.

With deep expertise in operations, P&L management, service quality, and guest experience, he has overseen major renovations, task force assignments, and successful property transformations. Known for his integrity and collaborative leadership style, Steve builds lasting relationships with stakeholders, owners, and staff, and has a track record of boosting service standards, driving revenue, and enhancing organizational culture.  In his free time Steve enjoys spending time near the water, physical fitness, travel, and music.

Tracy brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, specializing in resorts, hotels, and recreation management. She also spent 18 years in the utilities sector, working with her family’s business and major energy companies such as Duke, DTE, Consumers, and NIPSCO Energy.

Originally from Michigan, Tracy comes from a proud military family, is an Army Brat, and served in the U.S. Navy. Passionate about the water, she enjoys boating and camping with her family.

While dedicated to her career, her greatest pride is her children, Allison and Daniel, and her granddaughter, Lucy. Fulfilling her dream of living by the beach, Tracy relocated to Florida three years ago and began her career with Latitude at Daytona Beach.

Susan Blevins, an accomplished and dedicated professional who brings over 20 years of leadership experience in strategic planning, project management, and association governance to our community.

Susan’s extensive background includes a long and successful tenure with Wyndham Destinations, where she served as General Manager of Resort Operations. In this role, she was instrumental in improving operational performance, enhancing owner and guest satisfaction, and delivering award-winning results across multiple properties. Her ability to effectively manage budgets—both operating and reserve—has consistently resulted in cost savings and long-term value for the communities she has served.

Throughout her career, Susan has been recognized for her ability to lead complex projects, guide capital improvements, and implement innovative sustainability initiatives. She is also a Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA), an Association Management Specialist (AMS), and holds her Florida CAM license, all of which demonstrate her deep understanding of association operations and governance.

We are excited to have Susan as part of our community and look forward to the positive impact her experience and dedication will bring.

A Long Island, New York native, Ed launched his career at the age of 17 as a volunteer at his local YMCA. Originally hired as a front desk attendant, he soon took on many roles – including Director of the YMCA’s Summer Camp Program, and became a Director after only two years – all while attending college full-time college and working part-time for the Disney Store.

Ed earned a Bachelor of Science in Community Recreation from St. Joseph's College in Patchogue, New York and an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Suffolk Community College in Long Island, New York.

After college graduation, Ed moved to Florida to join Disney Cruise Line. Ed offers more than 25 years of experience in the recreation and leisure industry. His expertise – in both the public and private sectors – includes almost a decade of experience in creating active-adult lifestyle programming. 

 Highlights of Ed’s career include developing educational training sessions for the Florida Parks & Recreation Association, training new hires in Disney Cruise Line’s Children's Programming Department, and writing a blog for Resort and Recreation magazine.

Ed's goal is to work in a dynamic and rewarding people-oriented atmosphere, where his enthusiasm and energetic personality, as well as his education and experience, are valued and where he can contribute to the community he serves. Ask any community resident Ed’s worked with and you'll hear how much fun they had and how much they loved the lifestyle activities offered.

Summer’s fitness journey began with a life-changing decision. Tired of being unhappy with her body weight, she committed to a successful workout routine that eventually caused her to lose 80Ibs.

Since then, she is happier, more confident, and has developed a passion to help others do the same. She understands those experiencing weight problems and pursued a career in the fitness industry to help others accomplish their fitness goals and feel their best.