Florida Builders Head West With $1 Billion Ski-City Mission

Two of Florida’s most outstanding real-estate builders are escaping the crowded seashores for a nook of the Rocky Mountains, the place they’re launching a virtually $1 billion lodge and residential venture. 

Fort Companions, which has opened 4 4 Seasons inns in Florida together with the Surf Membership, and Merrimac Ventures are constructing a 4 Seasons lodge and condominium property in Telluride, Colo., by the foot of the mountain the place the ski gondolas start their ascent.