Interest in Mercato is magnificent

The commercial real estate market must be doing something right.

The latest example: Real estate investment firm Madison Marquette signed 180 confidentiality agreements with prospective investors interested in buying the Mercato.

The Mercato, in north Naples, is a premier retail center for luxury shopping and dining. Tenants with big draws include the 50,000-square-foot Whole Foods Market, 12-screen Silverspot Cinema, the Capital Grille restaurant, Nordstrom Rack and the Blue Martini bar.