Melissa, Broker/Owner of Waterside Realty Group, Inc., is originally from Western Michigan.  Having visited family in Naples, she fell in love with the local beaches, outdoor activities and SW Florida lifestyle.  She earned her Master’s Degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and continues to support education.

Melissa has been involved in the local real estate market for 20 years – buying, selling and assisting in the sale of both residential and commercial properties.  Melissa has earned numerous multi-million dollar “Top Sales” awards and honors, as well as having vast experience in ownership and management.

In 2010 Melissa moved “north” from Naples to Barefoot Beach where she built and continue to own and operate the award winning restaurant, Coconut Jack’s Waterfront Grille, located at 5370 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, Florida.

Melissa’s business experience, vast knowledge of the Naples, Bonita, Estero and Fort Myers Beach areas, along with her group of trained, licensed professional Realtors, is the top local Real Estate office to assist every buyer and seller with their real estate needs.