It is all about Dad! Make it a Father’s Day weekend, and start the celebration at Mercato on Saturday, June 19 from 5-8pm. Enjoy live entertainment, luxury cars and boats on display and fantastic specials by Mercato merchants as we pay tribute to the special men who act as father figures in our lives.

Across from The Pub, Naples own “Tiki Motel” performs an energetic mix of Jazz standards. The group is comprised of previous and current students from Barron Collier High School Jazz Band. Recently formed, the group got together to rehearse by the Tiki Motel, the inspiration for the ensemble’s name. On harmonica, is Zach Lombardo; Morgan Block on trumpet; Alex Hayes on trombone; Christian Ostolaza on drums; Jim Carroll on guitar; Aaron Port on bass and Phil Brindise on trumpet. Working from the Real Book of Jazz, the group takes recognizable Jazz tunes such as Satin Doll and In The Mood, then rearranges and translates from big band sounds to accommodate the smaller band.

Adjacent to Swim ‘n Sport is the acoustic sound of Brandon Anthony duo playing covers of artists including Dave Mathews Band and The Beatles.

Stop by Silverspot Cinema with dad to enjoy an advance high definition screening of the Bruce Springsteen benefit concert London Calling – Live in Hyde Park. Silverspot is contributing 50% of each ticket sold to The Danny Fund/Melanoma Research Alliance http://www.dannyfund.org/, a charity supported by Springsteen. This exclusive preview is at Mercato’s Silverspot on Saturday, June 19th and on June 20th. Please visit www.silverspotcinema.com for additional details.

Naples Devoe Cadillac will have on display an Infiniti 2011 M37, Infiniti 2010 G37 Convertible, and Volvo 2011 C70 Convertible. In addition, luxury boats will be on exhibit courtesy of Marine Max.

An array of merchant specials are found throughout Mercato including an outdoor beer and BBQ tent at AZN. Dine in or out and Dad gets a free dessert with any meal. Pure Urban Oasis is offering a Father’s Day special of an 8-ounce beef filet, two jumbo shrimp potatoes and vegetable for $38. McCormick and Schmick’s chefs will pair up with Sur La Table for some delicious grilled food. Give the chef your feedback after sampling complimentary tasting bites! Piola is giving Dad 50% off dinner and The Pub has a selection of brews to sample.

Cheer with beer, brats, live music and more at Whole Foods Market from 11am-5pm. The first 50 Dads will receive a free goodie bag. In addition, Whole Foods, Whole Body department will have samples of Dad’s favorite products for some great gift ideas.

Discover savings of 30% for Dad at Bobby Chan and Spectacles commemorates Dad with a 15% savings off purchase.

Children are invited to shop with their Dads at Gigi’s Children’s Boutique and receive a discount of 10%.

Located on 52-acres at the intersection of U.S. 41 North and Vanderbilt Beach Road, Mercato is a premier lifestyle community offering the finest in condominium living at The Strada at Mercato together with the best in shopping, dining and entertainment, all in one location. Free covered parking. 239.403.2204 for more information www.mercatonaples.com.

Lutgert commercial developments include The Mercato, the Village on Venetian Bay, and The Promenade at Bonita Bay. In addition, the company’s signature commercial developments include grocery-anchored centers Neapolitan Way and Crossroads Market, and Class A office buildings, Northern Trust and Quarles and Brady.

The Lutgert Companies is a group of affiliated private companies involved in residential and commercial real estate development, residential and commercial real estate brokerage services, developer consultation, sales and marketing services, personal and commercial insurance services, and residential title services.