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WHAT WE DO
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
The Prestige Worldwide Group's passion and commitment to preserving the unique beauty and rich architectural history is proven throughout the community.
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DECONSTRUCTION
Deconstruction gives historic building materials new life. Unlike demolition, deconstruction requires the selective dismantling of a structure and re-purposing the materials in a new construction project.
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REDEVELOPMENT
With the revitalization of properties, Prestige Worldwide Group is breathing new life into Lakeland's communities while maintaining the city’s architectural connection to the past.
MoreOUR MISSION
Looking to the future, while preserving the past.
The mission of Prestige Worldwide Group is to translate the group’s passion for historic architecture into a new kind of community.
In this endeavor, the team – led by real estate entrepreneur Gregory Fancelli – is changing the face of Lakeland with the preservation and restoration of properties within the historic districts.
The Prestige Worldwide Group is not only committed to excellence in design and architecture through the preservation of it's heritage, but to environmental sustainability, as well. When possible, homes are “deconstructed” then reconstructed utilizing as much of the original building materials as possible. These materials are considered valuable and precious materials from the past and lend an even greater sense of both history, and authenticity, to each new project.
To bring their vision even closer to home, Gregory Fancelli and his company have teamed up with local organizations such as Parker Street Ministries in order to rejuvenate and revitalize many of Lakeland’s inner city neighborhoods. Projects like these are infusing new life into this city.
Gregory Fancelli
"Historic preservation is a way to keep alive craftsmanship of an earlier era, build community and a generate a sense of pride. In some cases, restoring buildings actually rebuilds the social fabric of the community."
Jim Edwards
"Being a native, it is especially gratifying to be involved in preserving the historical character of Lakeland."
Brooke Agnini
“I wanted to bring people to see all the new, fun, exciting things in Dixieland and thought what better way than a selfie wall; everyone loves art and selfies.”
Our Team
Gregory Fancelli was born, raised, and educated in Florence Italy. There he attended the University of Florence, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
Gregory has focused his efforts on preserving the architectural integrity and character of Lakeland for over a decade. His vision for a new kind of community can be clearly seen in the newly preserved historic homes his company has renovated.
In addition to the responsibilities associated with his ownership of Prestige Worldwide Group, Gregory continues to be involved in the community by serving on the boards of several organizations, among them the George Jenkins Foundation, the Florida Polytechnic University Foundation, and the Lakeland Regional Health Foundation. He is also a former member the Polk Museum’s Board of Trustees.
Along with his passion for early 20th century architecture and restoring historic buildings, Gregory enjoys traveling, photography, skiing and water sports.
Brooke Agnini
Project Manager
Albert Moore
General Contractor
Grant is Prestige Worldwide Group’s Property Consultant and in this role applies his passion for historic preservation to the company’s redevelopment projects. A graduate of Furman University with degrees in both Studio Art and Communications, Grant also brings with him an artist’s meticulous attention to detail. It’s this passion, focus on details, and artist’s eye that keep the rejuvenated Lakeland community connected to the past, and the new homes, uniquely authentic.
Grant knows Lakeland well through community and civic involvement, enabling him to place the right people with the right property. His past community involvement includes membership in both the City of Lakeland Historic Preservation Board and the City of Lakeland Design Review Committee. Currently, Grant serves as Chairman of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority, Vice President of Historic Lakeland, Inc., and a member of Polk Theatre Board of Directors, Lake Morton Historic Neighborhood Association and Dixieland Historic Neighborhood Association.
Jim is a registered Landscape Architect, a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, and a licensed real estate sales associate who also specializes in tax increment financing, historic tax credits and public infrastructure improvements. As a consultant to the Worldwide Prestige Group, Jim brings an expertise gained from decades of experience in development, redevelopment, and the general improvement of challenged downtowns and urban neighborhoods.
A native of Lakeland and graduate of both the University of Florida and Florida State University, Jim served as Director of the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (LCRA) and the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) from 1987 until 2000. He has been instrumental not only in the revitalization of downtown Lakeland’s historic properties, but the restoration of historic properties in other communities as well.
His private sector consulting experience includes working with firms involved in planning and engineering, architecture, and real estate development. He has assisted multiple communities with historic district surveys and nominations, including the South Lake Morton Historic District in Lakeland and participated in the revitalization of the Lake Mirror Promenade from 1978 until 2000, during which time he authored its National Register Nomination.