Roque Medina Joins South Seas as Director of Food and Beverage Across Eight Venues

Roque Medina has been appointed director of food and beverage at South Seas, the Captiva Island resort said in a PRLog announcement published November 3, 2026. Medina brings more than three decades of culinary experience to the role and will oversee the resort's dining venues.

Medina's Ritz-Carlton and Luxury Resort Background

Medina has built his career with hospitality brands including Fontainebleau, Solage and Woodside Hotel Group. During his tenure with The Ritz-Carlton, he played an instrumental role in opening 18 hotels across Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, the Middle East and the United States, helping establish food and beverage programs that reflect the character of each destination.

Most recently, Medina served as director of food and beverage for a luxury beachfront resort in Encinitas, California, where he oversaw multiple dining concepts and guest experience initiatives. At South Seas, he will lead the resort's expanding food and beverage operations and advance its vision to deliver elevated culinary experiences that rival its waterfront setting.

His portfolio includes Harborside, Redfish Grill, Beach House, Scoops & Slices, Tarpon Bar, The Clutch Clubhouse, Provisions and Flippers. Shawn Farrell, general manager of South Seas, said: "Roque's career has been defined by creating memorable dining experiences that blend exceptional cuisine, genuine hospitality and a strong sense of place." Farrell added that Medina's expertise in luxury resort dining and passion for service excellence will help further elevate the resort's culinary offerings as South Seas continues its transformation.

South Seas' Captiva Island Expansion

According to akta.pro company records, South Seas is a privately held 330-acre beachfront resort on Captiva Island, Florida, founded in 1946, with a headcount range of 251-500. The same records list a revenue estimate of $100 million-$250 million and a valuation estimate of $1 billion-$5 billion. The resort's scale indicators include 2.5 miles of Gulf shoreline and 6 pools and water features, among them Bayview Pools, Captiva Landing water park and various splash zones.

Earlier Dining and Resort Announcements

South Seas unveiled new breakfast offerings at Beach House in October 2026, including Fresh & Light bites, Coastal Favorites and specialty drinks, with breakfast served 7–11 a.m. daily, PRLog reported. In the same month, PRLog reported that the resort planned Thanksgiving feasts at Harborside and Beach House, with Harborside's meal at $95 per adult and $45 for children and Beach House's buffet at $85. In June 2026, GlobeNewswire reported that Timbers Resorts opened reservations for Timbers Captiva Club & Residences, an 84-residence whole and fractional ownership offering at South Seas, with whole ownership pricing starting at $4.93 million.