BELL TOWER ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF TWO NEW TENANTS: STOGIE PAIRING AND ARTSEMBLE UNDERGROUND

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1, 2021MEDIA CONTACTS:Deborah Blackford / blkfrd@earthlink.net / 714-280-8765Karen Franse / karenfranse@gmail.com / 386-649-1887Carmen Herlihy / cherlihypr@gmail.com / 646-770-2623BELL TOWER ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF TWO NEW TENANTS:STOGIE PAIRING AND ARTSEMBLE UNDERGROUNDShopping Center Welcomes New-Concept Cigar Bar and Underground Art GalleryFORT MYERS, Fla. – March 1, 2021 – Bell Tower, a landmark shopping, dining and entertainment destination centrally located in Fort Myers, Florida (https://www.thebelltowershops.com/), today announced the addition of two new tenants: Stogie Pairing, a 2,683-square-foot cigar bar located between Burntwood Tavern and Ulta Beauty, and Artsemble Underground, an immersive art gallery coming to a storefront near Center Court. Both businesses are expected to open in March.“With a distinct collection of a dozen restaurants and eateries, a host of modern entertainment venues, and creative events like dog-friendly Yappy Hours, Bell Tower is a place people go to connect with each other before, during and after work,” says Samantha Lillard, Assistant Vice President for Madison Marquette, the real estate investor, developer and service provider that owns the shopping center. “The addition of Stogie Pairing and the opening of the Artsemble Underground gallery will provide our guests with new and very unique sensory experiences that will help them rediscover the art of shopping and the delight of dining as well as Bell Tower itself as a magnetic day-to-night destination.”Stogie Pairing is a unique cigar lounge that encourages the pairing of flavorful cigars with each guest’s favorite wine, craft beer, coffee or espresso. When visitors find a combination they love, their personalized pairing can be added to the menu where others can experience and comment on that pairing before creating one of their own. Guests will select their cigars from individual humidors to ensure freshness, and each visitor can choose a pairing from an interactive menu online or on site. Burntwood Tavern and other Bell Tower restaurants and eateries will offer menu options for those who would like to add a snack or meal.“The concept for Stogie Pairing came about as my wife and I were trying different combinations of wines and cigars at home. We wondered why there wasn’t already a bar where people could try these kinds of combinations on a wider scale, and the idea for Stogie Pairing was born,” says Vidal Rivera, owner of Stogie Pairing. “We selected Bell Tower as our first location because of its recent redevelopment that expertly blends just the right collection of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues, with each one complementing the other in a way that encourages visitors to relax and enjoy the experience of just being there.”Artsemble is an underground art gallery and lounge that will be open during live events held at Bell Tower. The Artsemble experience is an instrument of social change that invites people to enjoy combining the ethereal aspects of art with the down-to-earth realities of everyday life. An immersive experience, Artsemble invites the community to experience art as a participant rather than a spectator.“When people visit Artsemble, they explore the idea of art in a very new and unique way. Our guests become an active participant in their own artistic experience, something that leaves them with a renewed passion for art in all its forms,” says Cesar Aguilera, co-founder of Artsemble.“At Bell Tower, we will be open during all live events, encouraging people to drop in and see the many ways we can help them communicate their innermost thoughts and ideas through the power of art,” says Brian Weaver, co-founder of Artsemble. “Our debut will be March 12th during Bell Tower’s Yappy Hour.”About Stogie PairingStogie Pairing is a unique cigar lounge offering customers the opportunity to pair their favorite beer, wine or coffee with an array of aromatic and flavorful cigars. Stogie Pairing offers an environment that fosters creativity and shared experiences, something which is fun for everyone from those new to the world of cigars to experienced cigar afficionados. At Stogie Pairing, the perfect combinations are endless. To learn more, visit https://stogiepairing.com or follow Stogie Pairing on Facebook.About Artsemble UndergroundArtsemble Underground is a visual and performing arts collective comprised of painters, sculptors, photographers, videographers, dancers, singers, circus artists and more. Using vacant spaces in key locations as sources of inspiration, the creators transform these environments into a living canvas to portray abstract concepts focused on current events, themes, ideas and experiments to captivate and educate audiences and communities that otherwise might not be exposed to the arts. To learn more, visit https://www.artsembleunderground.com/ or follow Artsemble Underground on Facebook.About Madison MarquetteMadison Marquette is a leading private full-service real estate provider, investment manager, developer and operator headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company delivers integrated investment, development, leasing and management services to a diverse portfolio of 330 assets in 20 states and manages an investment portfolio valued at over $6.2 billion. The company partners with global, institutional and private investors to provide industry-leading investment and advisory services across asset classes -- including mixed-use, retail, office, medical, industrial, senior living and multi-family. Following its 2019 merger with the Boston-based Roseview Group, Madison Marquette added capital markets, investment banking and corporate advisory services to its integrated capabilities. Founded in 1992, the company built its reputation on the successful development, repositioning and redevelopment of landmark mixed-use assets, and now leverages that performance legacy to provide clients with exceptional asset services and investment advice. Madison Marquette has a strategic bench of professionals providing nationwide service from 14 regional markets and is a member of the Capital Guidance group of companies. For additional information, visit www.madisonmarquette.com.About Bell TowerBell Tower is a landmark shopping, dining and entertainment destination centrally located in Fort Myers, Florida. The open-air center offers a creative combination of brand-name retail favorites and exclusive boutiques that include popular grocer The Fresh Market, Williams-Sonoma, Bed Bath & Beyond, Talbots, Francesca’s, Ulta Beauty, Bath & Body Works, Driftwood Blue, Oceanview & Seventh, The Cheshire Cat Fine Toys, and Brodeur Carvell. The center’s exceptional shopping is complemented by distinctive restaurants such as DaRuMa Japanese Steak House and Sushi Lounge, Grimaldi's Pizzeria, Blue Pointe Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill, Cantina Laredo, Mimi's Café, T.G.I. Friday's, Society, World of Beer and Ice Spot, and by entertainment venues including Dave & Buster’s and a 20-screen Regal Cinemas complex making Bell Tower a true day-to-night destination. A longtime community partner and pet-friendly shopping-dining-entertainment adventure, Bell Tower is owned and operated by Madison Marquette, a leading real estate investor, developer and service provider. To learn more, visit https://www.thebelltowershops.com/ or follow Bell Tower on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.