Depending on how you look at it, entrepreneurs are either hindered greatly by the current financial climate, or they are best positioned to weather these uncertain times. Either way, bold self-promotion these days can’t hurt, and real estate daredevil Frank McKinney continues his unique career with the February 13th co-unveiling of Acqua Liana, his $29 million green mansion in Manalapan, Fla. and his three new books: Burst This! Frank McKinney’s Bubble-Proof Real Estate Strategies; The Tap; and Dead Fred, Flying Lunchboxes, and the Good Luck Circle.

Guests to the soiree, who are asked to dress in Valentine’s Day or Friday the 13th-inspired costumes, will enjoy “Friday the 13th Manalapan Mojitos” while awaiting the traditionally dramatic arrival of McKinney and the debut of his island-inspired estate, which will be hidden beneath a massive curtain.

The first home of its size to be certified green by the U.S. Green Building Council and the Florida Green Building Council, Acqua Liana lies on 1.6 acres and encompasses three stories and 15,000 square feet. The seven-bedroom, 11-bath residence is accompanied by meandering water gardens, floating sun terraces, a waterfall spa with a fire feature in the water and a guesthouse partially submerged in a lagoon. A 2,180-square-foot oceanfront master suite, fitness studio, oceanfront glass office, two glass elevators and a glass wine cellar are just a few features of the green masterpiece.

Proceeds from sales of the books will benefit McKinney’s Caring House Project Foundation, which creates a self-sustaining existence for underprivileged families across the globe.

For more information on the event, the three books, Acqua Liana or McKinney’s real estate philosophies, visit www.Frank-McKinney.com

– Sarah Binder