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Posted: November 1st, 2024

Secrets Announces Buyout of Partners Fredrick and Barbie Taft
[Kissimmee, October 30, 2024] – Secret Enterprises, LLC & Secrets Development Group, LLC, parent companies of Secrets Hideaway Resort & Spa®, the premier destination for adult lifestyle experiences, are pleased to announce significant developments in its leadership team. Fredrick and Barbie, long-time partners in the Secrets Hideaway enterprise, have agreed to a buyout of their equity stake. As of October 16, 2024, James Callahan, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, will assume 100% ownership of the Secrets family of companies and continue to guide its future growth and development.
James and Carmen started Secrets 15 years ago, when the property was an old motel with a local bar, but they had a vision of building the largest lifestyle resort in the country. They began creating their dream with becoming the largest lifestyle nightclub in the United States. James and Carmen then partnered up with Fredrick and Barbie who were very excited about what James had in store and the vision for Secrets.
Fredrick and Barbie have been integral to the success and growth of the Secrets companies. Their financial investments, intellectual contributions, and expertise in real estate, particularly in the sales of condos and properties that have significantly benefited Secrets, have played a crucial role in shaping Secrets into the organization that it has become today. We extend our deepest gratitude to Fredrick and Barbie for their almost 9 years of dedication, innovation, and commitment to the Secrets Hideaway community. Barbie will probably be best remembered by her walking around the courtyard with her clipboard introducing herself to new-comers. And Fredrick will be remembered for his creative floorplan designs in all the condominiums and his design for the 75,000 gallon swimming pool and the new Tiki Pavilion.
While Fredrick and Barbie might no longer be owners and partners in the entire resort, they do plan to keep their 4-Unit Condo Suite so they can now enjoy Secrets as guests, instead of business owners with responsibilities. We wish them continued success in their future endeavors.
Additional announcements will be made as we expand the Secrets growth plans and explore new opportunities to add value to our condo owners, guests, and employees.
For more information about this announcement, please contact James A. Callahan at
info@secretsfl.com.
James A. Callahan II
info@secretsfl.com
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Secret Enterprises, LLC and Secrets Development Group, LLC parent companies of
Secrets Hideaway Resort & Spa®
2145 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744
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