SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. - s4story -- South Seas Resort has appointed hospitality veteran Roque Medina as director of food and beverage, bringing a globally recognized culinary and luxury hospitality leader to one of Southwest Florida's premier resort destinations.

With more than three decades of culinary experience shaping exceptional dining offerings and luxury service cultures, Medina has built an impressive career with some of the hospitality industry's most acclaimed brands, including Fontainebleau, Solage and Woodside Hotel Group. During his tenure with The Ritz-Carlton, he played an instrumental role in opening 18 hotels across Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, the Middle East and the United States, helping establish world-class food and beverage programs that reflect the unique character of each destination.

At South Seas, Medina will lead the resort's expanding food and beverage operations, oversee a diverse collection of dining venues and advance the property's vision to deliver elevated culinary experiences that rival the resort's renowned waterfront setting. His leadership will support a portfolio of restaurants and outlets including Harborside, Redfish Grill, Beach House, Scoops & Slices, Tarpon Bar, The Clutch Clubhouse, Provisions and Flippers.

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"Roque's career has been defined by creating memorable dining experiences that blend exceptional cuisine, genuine hospitality and a strong sense of place," said Shawn Farrell, general

manager of South Seas. "As South Seas continues its transformation, his expertise in luxury resort dining and passion for service excellence will help further elevate our culinary offerings and create experiences that keep guests returning to Captiva year after year."

Most recently, Medina served as director of food and beverage for a luxury beachfront resort in Encinitas, California, where he oversaw multiple dining concepts and guest experience initiatives. Throughout his career, he has earned a reputation for cultivating high-performing teams, driving operational excellence and delivering innovative food and beverage programs that enhance the overall resort experience.

At South Seas, Medina will focus on further enhancing the resort's collection of dining experiences, creating distinctive culinary moments for guests and owners while continuing to establish the resort as a sought-after destination for exceptional food, beverage and hospitality on Captiva Island.

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Spanning 330 acres and 2.5 miles of Gulf Coast shoreline, South Seas offers guests resort pools, water sports, golf, marinas, dining and daily programming through Club Captiva Experiences, along with accommodations ranging from residential villas and condominiums to Homes of Distinction luxury private homes.

South Seas is located at 5400 Plantation Road, Captiva Island. For reservations, call 866-565-5089 or visit SouthSeas.com (https://u15009353.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.LMdXjQvZ1EPt1gvkZCgHMTtoOTm7OSMn9-2BNuyxf4Zqk-2F8QFqU0hK5oeAV29CLCa1QZAa_qqnzJJVfxHIRzYO-2F1dHrJHuoqAKOnoDw5eX83Ltl21rGnAMiCywTwsNOQod0GJZs1wHFwP1oTRwn1lyaLOAse0B-2FDi0NJRIkHOPc4d-2FdthdKi0U56W4gyn-2B...).