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Elevate began with friendship, laughter, and a few games of beach volleyball.
What started as a way to unwind became something more. A place where we felt seen, connected, & inspired. 

 

That feeling sparked a vision to build places where belonging comes naturally.
Spaces to move, recover, and connect, not just for an hour but as a way of life.

 

Now that vision is coming to life in Southwest Florida, with a second community forming in St. Pete.
Each location grows through local partnerships and grassroots energy, built by the same kind of people who will one day fill it with life.

 

Elevate is a community-owned destination built with heart, shaped by locals, and made for everyone. 

 

🏃‍♀️ Move 🧘‍♀️ Recover 🤝 Belong

Our Story

Elevate was born from friendship and shared moments of play that reminded us what it feels like to belong.

We realized that feeling shouldn’t be rare. 

It should be part of everyday life.

 

So we set out to build spaces that make belonging easy again. 

Where wellness, community, and joy all live under one roof. 

Our Mission

To create places where belonging isn’t earned. It’s lived.


Each Elevate project blends sports, wellness, food, and 

community, powered by local ownership and partnership with people who believe in better.

Kristi Kandel — Founder | Developer & Vision 

A real estate developer with nearly 20 years of experience and a passion for empowering locals to take ownership of their communities.

Julia Alessi — Founder | Sports & Operations 

Naples native and lifelong athlete focused on partnerships, events, and operations that make Elevate feel like home.

Chelsea Lingelbach — Founder | Wellness & Sports Recovery

Athletic trainer and movement coach leading Elevate’s wellness, recovery, and lifestyle experiences.

Jenna Phillips — General Manager & Community Activation

The heartbeat of Elevate. She brings people together through local events, leagues, & partnerships that keep our communities connected.