GCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,095 March 25, 2016 Circ. 15,000
SPECIAL FOCUS: FLORIDA
* Florida Homes for Sale
* Golf Packages & Stay ‘n Plays – Minto Sun City, FL
* Spotlight Community … Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic
NOW TRENDING ON GCH NETWORK
> Florida Discovery Packages, What’s Hot at Communities Now
> Homes for Sale in FL, NC, SC & GA for Under $299K
> Top 10 Most Visited Communities, Top Searches, Plus FL & More Homes for Sale
> Retirement Planner: Retire to a College Town
> Toll Brothers Homes & Communities in FL, NC and VA
> Homes for Sale in SC, GA,UT, PGA National FL Gold Golf Package
> Homes for Sale in FL, SC, NC, GA, Easter Events, Tour the Islands of River Wilderness FL
FIRST TEE
Good Morning! This special issue bids adieu to winter but not to our fascination with Florida as the No. 1 place to spend the cold winter months. Sun and fun never go out of style, so take a look at these Sunshine State properties that start at just $234,000.
For Florida travel, take a look at Minto Sun City in Tampa and its $99 visit package. And while you’re thinking about Florida, go just a little farther afield to the Caribbean gem of the Dominican Republic and Casa del Lago, which is featured in our Community Spotlight. We guarantee you a warm and fuzzy feeling–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
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FLORIDA HOMES FOR SALE
PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens
Asking Price: $495,000
Property Address: 5 Glengary Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
This 2,426-sf home is defined by spacious rooms and a split-bedroom design that affords privacy for family members and guests alike. The free-form pool and spa are framed by a spacious screened patio.
KEY FEATURES
- Wood and tile flooring throughout with carpeting in master suite only
- Open kitchen features granite counters, wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances
- Large breakfast area next to kitchen plus dining room, living room and family room
- Send me more about this home in PGA National!
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington
Asking Price: $495,900
Property Address: 4877 Exeter Estate Lane West, Wellington FL 33449
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
This newly painted, 2,646-sf home on a nearly half-acre lot with mature landscaping affords excellent lake views. It has recently undergone a full roof-to-floor renovation.
KEY FEATURES
- Accordion shutters, five-inch baseboard molding
- Separate Sub Zero refrigerator and freezer, two ovens, triple-bullnose granite
- Separate his-and-her baths in master suite
- Zoned sprinkler system, custom exterior lighting, open patio
- Send me more about this home in Wycliffe!
Harbour Ridge Golf & Country Club, Stuart
Asking Price: $775,000
Property Address: 2018 Royal Fern Court, Palm City FL 34990
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
This custom Barcelona-design residence is wonderfully sited on a spacious lot that overlooks the lake-surrounded 10th green of the community’s Pete Dye Course. Its he expanded screen-enclosed patio has an oversized heated pool and spa.
KEY FEATURES
- Vaulted ceilings with crown moldings and Mexican tile floors
- Large atrium under cupola features custom wet bar
- Custom kitchen cabinetry and gas range
- Family room with gas fireplace
- Expanded two-car garage with separate golf cart garage
- Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
St. Andrews Park, Port St. Lucie
Asking Price: from $234,900
Property Address: Selected homesite, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
The 1,985-sf Ashley model is a customizable villa home using energy-efficient construction and offering such desirable standard features as impact glass, home security system and a two-car garage
KEY FEATURES
- High ceilings and large ceramic tile flooring in foyer, kitchen, and all baths
- Chef’s kitchen with upgraded appliances, granite counters and 42-inch cabinets
- Available state-of-the-art audio, video and intercom systems
- Send me more about this home in St. Andrews Park!
GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee
Asking Price: $495,900
Property Address: 8882 Mississippi Run, Weeki Wachee FL 34613
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This villa-style home, with stucco exterior, portico entrance and arched windows, enjoys a serene location alongside a pone. In the back of the 2,376-sf residence is a screened-in private pool and spa.
KEY FEATURES
- Wood and tile floors, elegant custom lighting
- Plenty of decorative millwork and moldings
- Architectural columns and art niches add sophistication
- Spacious master suite with luxury bath
- Send me more about this home in GlenLakes!
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GOLF PACKAGES & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS

Minto Sun City, FL: Stay in furnished home during getaway.
> Minto Sun City, Tampa FL makes it easy with the Stay & Play Getaway. Tee up a rousing game of golf. Relax beneath a graceful palm tree along a tropical swimming pool. Meet neighbors at the Club. Plus, you’ll stay in a beautiful furnished Minto home, so you’ll see first-hand the innovative design, quality construction and included premium features of these impressive residences.
Priced at only $99, you can’t afford to miss to preview the Florida retirement dream as an honorary resident of Sun City Center. Send me more information about Minto Sun City!
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SPOTLIGHT COMMUNITY
Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic

> Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic: Privacy & security.
Casa del Lago is a gated, master-planned Caribbean golf and resort community in the picturesque town of Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic. It overlooks the signature 15th hole of the Gary Player-designed Guavaberry Golf Course. In addition to golf, residents and their guests enjoy Casa del Lago’s on-site equestrian center and swimming pool.
Situated alongside a lush nature preserve, the community is minutes away from the beaches of Juan Dolio and the Guavaberry Beach Club, as well as an impressive array of shopping, dining, and nightlife venues. When you buy a property in Casa del Lago, a membership in the Guavaberry Golf and Country Club is included.

Experience the tropical splendor of the renovated golf course.
The residences have large open terraces and breathtaking views of the lakes along the 14th and 15th holes of the recently renovated golf course. Upscale two-bedroom and three-bedroom units were designed to offer hospitality, personal service and other amenities to fully please owners and their guests.
From a 17 km. state-of-the-art perimeter wall with a monitoring system, to the 24-hour fully attended security entrance and teams of patrols, all efforts are made to ensure tranquility.

Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic: Purchase from $205K.
Real Estate: Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic
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9260 East Canyon View Road, Scottsdale AZ 85255 at DC Ranch
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: DC Ranch, Scottsdale AZ
Asking Price: $528,000
Property Address: 9260 East Canyon View Road, Scottsdale AZ 85255
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
This detached single-family home has a pleasing courtyard entrance and its 1,740 sf of living space have been meticulously maintained.
KEY FEATURES
About DC Ranch
DC Ranch is a private, gated golf community set in ruggedly beautiful Sonoran Desert vegetation featuring an 18-hole championship golf course with a second on the way by Tom Weiskopf.
Residents and golfers alike enjoy long distant vistas over the valley floor with its city lights at night, as well as stunning views of lush green golf courses, the rugged desert and the McDowell Mountains. Send me more about this home in DC Ranch!
Networked Neighborhoods
The master plan for DC Ranch was developed by Vernon Swaback AIA. It offers a true sense of neighborhood with villages that conform to the land and its natural features.
A network of walking paths winds through the 3,700-acre community, connecting homes to amenities, schools, churches, parks and shopping.
DC Ranch is also a wired community. Every home is wired with fiber optics for telephone, cable and high-speed internet access. A community center offers residents swimming, tennis, basketball, volleyball, fitness. Send me more about this home in DC Ranch!
Desert Golf
DC Ranch offers a stunning Scott Miller-designed golf course. A par-71, 6,872-yard test, it features four tees on each hole and has earned a 72.4 rating and a slope of 130 from the professional tees.
Every hole frames spectacular views that surround this golf course. A clubhouse membership includes the use of swim and tennis facilities as well as dining. Use of the golf course is not included. Send me more about this home in DC Ranch!
824 North Bald Mountain Circle Heber City UT 84032 at Red Ledges
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Red Ledges, Heber City UT
Asking Price: $1,595,000
Property Address: 824 North Bald Mountain Circle, Heber City UT 84032
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
This luxury estate residence, with 5,696 sf of living space, is built by Timberidge Custom Homes so as to maximize all possible mountain and golf-course views.
KEY FEATURES
About Red Ledges
Red Ledges is a private four-season mountain golf community near Park City, Utah, that combines a Western luxury lifestyle with a full suite of recreational amenities. Within the sprawling 2,000 acre community is an award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, his equally high caliber 9-hole short course and on-site equestrian center.
With a Jim McLean Golf School, and a new Cliff Drysdale Tennis School in full swing, Red Ledges members and guests stay on top of their games with instruction from the world’s best. Send me more about this home in Red Ledges!
Mountain Golf & Homes
The stunning natural terrain at Red Ledges provided the ideal palette for Jack Nicklaus to craft 18 holes of mountain golf that wind through cedar-lined canyons, along dramatic red rock cliffs and atop plateaus with breathtaking vistas at every turn.
These mountain views are also available via affordable home ownership through Red Ledges’ collection of mountain villas, cottage homes and The Heights.
Homes at Red Ledges are designed to complement the rugged beauty of the surrounding high country terrain, along with estate-sized homesites that provide inspiring mountain, valley or golf course views. Lots begin at $195,000 and homes range from $650,000 to $2 million and up. Send me more about this home in Red Ledges!
Red Ledges Golf Clubhouse & Amenities
The planned Golf Clubhouse, with its rugged-yet-refined mountain luxury and stately craftsman architecture, will epitomize the Red Ledges experience.
Now open during the golf season, the Golf Shop is home to three resident PGA Professionals and offers a full selection of fine apparel and golf equipment. For the novice or avid golfer alike, the Red Ledges professional staff offers full video swing analysis as well.
The Juniper Grill, with its open-air patios and comfortable indoor dining, is a lovely gathering place for residents and golfers alike. An excellent spot to go for a choice meal prepared by our Executive Chef, you can also relax and unwind here with an ice-cold beverage after a round of golf while enjoying magnificent views of Mt. Timpanogos. Send me more about this home in Red Ledges!
Water View Homes Issue – Water View Homes in FL & SC, Daniel Island Tennis Tourney
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Water View CommunitiesGCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,095 March 25, 2016 Circ. 15,000
SPECIAL: WATER VIEW HOMES ISSUE
* Florida Waterview Homes for Sale
* South Carolina Waterview Homes for Sale
* Golf Packages & Stay ‘n Plays – Quail Ridge, FL
* What’s Going On At … Daniel Island, SC
* Community News and Updates – Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA
NOW TRENDING ON GCH NETWORK
> Florida Discovery Packages, What’s Hot at Communities Now
> Retirement Planner: Retire to a College Town
> Top 10 Most Visited Communities, Top Searches, Plus FL & More Homes for Sale
> Florida Special: Homes for Sale & Travel, Caribbean Luxury at Casa del Lago
> Homes for Sale in FL, NC, SC & GA for Under $299K
> Toll Brothers Homes & Communities in FL, NC and VA
FIRST TEE
Good Morning! Water view homes, according to our surveys, continue to a big draw for home buyers–whether for a vacation home, primary home or retirement residence. The universal appeal of a view of the water never seems to diminish, despite worries about coastal events. And prices on property on or near the water still rise faster than further inland.
So today we are offering this water view homes issue for properties in the states of Florida and South Carolina–the two most popular states on Golf Course Home. Prices start in the mid-$300,000s. See below for details. You can also read about all our water-view communities on WaterViewHome.net.–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
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FLORIDA WATER VIEW HOMES FOR SALE
Fiddler’s Creek, Naples
> More listing information: Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL
Asking Price: $634,990
Property Address: Lagomar neighborhood, Naples, FL 34114
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
The Madison, featuring Lagomar’s largest floor plan at 3,246 sf, is a one-story home with lagoon views and bedrooms located in separate wings to ensure privacy.
KEY FEATURES
Sailfish Point, Stuart
> More listing information: Sailfish Point, Stuart FL
Asking Price: $899,000
Property Address: 1 Unit 202 at 2001 Condominiums, Stuart FL 34996
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Enjoy unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean from this newly renovated condominium residence, with its sheltered curving balcony complimented by distinctive Travertine tile. A well-disguised Murphy bed turns this typically two-bedroom residence into three.
KEY FEATURES
Bellalago, Kissimmee
> More listing information: Bellalago, Kissimmee FL
Asking Price: $449,990
Property Address: Sardinia neighborhood, Kissimmee FL 34746
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5.5
This lakefront, 5,280-sf move-in ready home built on the Sardinia floor plan is available now at a price that significantly reduced from previous asking price.
KEY FEATURES
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SOUTH CAROLINA WATER VIEW HOMES
The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, Six Mile
> More listing information: The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, Six Mile, SC
Asking Price: $995,000
Property Address: 124 Hickory Springs Way, Six Mile SC 29682
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3/2
This estate property comprises 2.8 acres of private, ridge-top land and a manor-style home with 180-degree mountain and lake vistas, extending to North Carolina and Georgia and including iconic Whitewater Falls.
KEY FEATURES
Callawassie Island, Callawassie Island
> More listing information: Callawassie Island, SC
Asking Price: $349,000
Property Address: 6 Bent Tree Lane, Okatie SC 29909
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This meticulously maintained home has private marsh and Colleton River views, along with a with spacious foyer that opens gracefully onto a sunken Great Room. Tabby exterior plus circular drive and lush landscaping add to its appeal.
KEY FEATURES
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GOLF PACKAGES & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Quail Ridge, FL: Stay in condo during getaway.
> Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FL extends an Invitation to Stay & Play while enjoying club activities and amenities. Package includes, for each person, two nights in a spacious condominium, two rounds of golf, $50 in food-beverage credits plus use of the fitness, tennis and pool amenities.
Price for the complete package: $399 per couple, $299 for a single. A community tour and preview of available homes will be scheduled. Send me more information about Quail Ridge!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Daniel Island, SC: Annual tournament kicks off spring season.
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC and its residents are getting set for next month’s Volvo Car Open, a nationally televised WTA tennis championship, with competitive rounds scheduled for April 2-10. Formerly the Family Circle Cup, this event brings the top players in women’s tennis to Daniel Island.
Tournament organizers have already confirmed a top line-up for the competition this year, including Sabine Lisicki, Jelena Jankovic and Eugenie Bouchard. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA: Restaurant is ‘perfect.’
> Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA and its standout restaurant, The National Tavern, were recently featured in the influential blog of food writer Luisa Hammett, who summed up the “warm and welcoming” Reynolds eatery as the “perfect culinary escape.” Send me more information about Reynolds Lake Oconee!
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6 Bent Tree Lane, Okatie SC 29909 at Callawassie Island
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Callawassie Island, SC
Asking Price: $349,000
Property Address: 6 Bent Tree Lane, Okatie SC 29909
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This meticulously maintained home has private marsh and Colleton River views, along with a with spacious foyer that opens gracefully onto a sunken Great Room. Tabby exterior plus circular drive and lush landscaping add to its appeal.
KEY FEATURES
About Callawassie Island
Set in the Carolina Lowcountry, Callawassie Island is a private, gated island community offering world-class Tom Fazio golf and a full complement of amenities. A half-mile causeway provides a relaxing, almost magical approach to the island, where peace and quiet are as plentiful as vibrant activity.
Callawassie is ideally located—near Hilton Head Island–yet a world apart from its crowds, noise and traffic. For convenience and charm, Beaufort is only 15 minutes away and historic Savannah, Georgia, only 30.
The homes and homesites of Callawassie—including waterfront— are among the area’s best values. Send me more information about Callawassie Island!
Golf by Tom Fazio
In designing the 27-hole Callawassie Island golf course, Fazio took advantage of a lush natural environment to create intriguing visual drama as well as excellent playability.
One of the master architect’s earliest designs, the course meanders intimately along the river and salt marshes in a way that environmental regulations make difficult today. And wth a recent $4 million renovation, the three distinct nines play like new. Send me more information about Callawassie Island!
A Certified Community Wildlife Habitat
Callawassie Island is the first South Carolina community to have been designated a “Community Wildlife Habitat” by the National Wildlife Federation. Coexisting with nature—with live oaks and palmettos, with egrets and herons, and with the thriving ecosystem of the salt marsh—has always been important here. Today, that distinguished designation still applies and Callawassie is one of only four South Carolina communities that can claim it.
Clubhouse and Other Amenities
Every community needs a center, and at Callawassie Island, it’s the gracious clubhouse. Encompassing 26,000 square feet of Lowcountry style, it offers a fine blend of casual and formal dining areas. Members and guests enjoy the Grill Room Bar for a drink after a round of golf as much as the Dogwood Room for a gourmet dinner.
The clubhouse complex includes a pool overlooking the marsh, with the golf practice area, pro shop, tennis center, and fitness center nearby. Final touches are bocce and croquet courts and a horseshoe pit. Send me more information about Callawassie Island!
The River Club
Overlooking the beautiful Colleton River, the Callawassie Island River Club provides a casual gathering place for friends and neighbors. Noteworthy features are the library and fireplace inside, and the family swimming pool, sundeck and fire pit area outside.
The River Club docks offer community boat tie-ups and slips, as well as deep-water access to the Colleton River and Port Royal Sound. The Sugar Mill Ruins dock and the Paddler’s Point dock offer easy creek access to residents with smaller boats or kayaks. The island’s surrounding tidal rivers, creeks, and freshwater ponds are home to great inshore fishing. Residents catch shrimp and crab right off the community docks. Send me more information about Callawassie Island!
124 Hickory Springs Way, Six Mile SC 29682 at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, Six Mile, SC
Asking Price: $995,000
Property Address: 124 Hickory Springs Way, Six Mile SC 29682
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3/2
This estate property comprises 2.8 acres of private, ridge-top land and a manor-style home with 180-degree mountain and lake vistas, extending to North Carolina and Georgia and including iconic Whitewater Falls.
KEY FEATURES
About The Cliffs at Keowee Springs
Set along the shores of the brilliant blue waters of Lake Keowee, The Cliffs at Keowee Springs pairs a relaxed, recreational lakefront lifestyle with energy and culture, embodied by the community’s neighboring college town, home to Clemson University.
From its Tom Fazio Signature golf course designed for families and players of all skill levels, to the easygoing environment and casual fare at The Porch, Keowee Springs is one of The Cliffs’ most family-friendly communities. Send me more information about Keowee Springs!
Life on the Lake
Lake life is front and center at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs. With breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Keowee is an 18,500-acre gem. Perched on a hillside overlooking the crystal-clear lake, The Beach Club at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs is a hub of activity from spring to fall as members and families soak up the sunny days.
While kids play on waterslides and the water trampoline or kayak and paddle-board, adults can enjoy a light meal and beverage from the pool-side grille while lounging beside one of the club’s two outdoor pools. Send me more information about Keowee Springs!
A Community Alive with Activity
All the fine leisure pursuits and challenges are part of the Cliffs at Lake Keowee lifestyle, from golf and tennis to fitness, boating, equestrian and even off-road motoring. A challenging and rewarding experience for golfers of all ages and skill levels, the Keowee Springs golf course is one of Tom Fazio’s most scenic and uniquely designed layouts.
Completed in 2008, it incorporates three loops of six holes and a set of family tees to provide the flexibility for families to play together without committing to all 18 holes. The course is a gentle, rolling mountainside layout with long-range views of Lake Keowee. Experienced golfers should be prepared: the back tees are every bit the championship golf experience. Send me more information about Keowee Springs!
For Horse Lovers
Residents who are horse lovers can access the Equestrian Center at sister property The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards. Here they’ll find facilities and programs in which members can enjoy access to more than 200 miles of scenic riding trails through Jocassee Gorge State Park, starting with the cool, shady trails right within Keowee Vineyards.
Boating & the Beach
The Beach Club at Keowee Springs is accessible by boat, with more than 25 boat slips available. You can motor between each of the two Lake Keowee communities at The Cliffs by boat, tying up at community docks or boat slips while you play a round of golf or enjoy waterfront dining at the clubs.
The water is also the place to be for spending quiet mornings scouting for bass fishing spots or passing the afternoon on deck as your family water-skis, soaks up the sun or explores quiet coves by kayak.
The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards’ full-service marina offers boat storage, a ships store, wet slips, fuel dock, dry storage facilities and launch capabilities. Send me more information about Keowee Springs!
Sardinia Neighborhood, Kissimmee FL 34746 at Bellalago
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Bellalago, Kissimmee FL
Asking Price: $449,990
Property Address: Sardinia neighborhood, Kissimmee FL 34746
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5.5
This lakefront, 5,280-sf move-in ready home built on the Sardinia floor plan is available now at a price that significantly reduced from previous asking price.
KEY FEATURES
About Bellalago
Bellalago is an upscale gated community in central Florida marked by a Mediterranean architectural theme. It enjoys over one mile of shoreline on renowned Lake Tohopekaliga, a gateway to over 300 inland lakes and waterways for fishing and boating.
Residents choose Bellalago—and its twin community Isles of Bellalago—for family- and water-oriented enjoyments. These include a 1,300-foot boardwalk with gazebo on Lake Toho—local shorthand for 22,700-acre Lake Tohopekaliga.
The lake, one of nine in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, affords access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The boat marina at Bellalago has 10 boat slips, a boat ramp and lift, a fishing pier and covered areas for relaxing.
The community has an old-Florida atmosphere of elegance but ultra-modern amenities, including not one but two multi-million-dollar clubhouses. The two recreation complexes make a rare combination for Bellalago and its twin community, Isles of Bellalago. Send me more about this home in Bellalago!
Long Days on the Lake or on Land
Club Vialago features a massive lifestyle center, state-of-the-art fitness center, multi-pool aquatic center, children’s water park and tot lot, tennis and basketball courts, band shell, the lake boardwalk with gazebo and the Sunset Terrace grille.
Also available to residents is Club Isola which features a clubhouse with fitness center, free-form zero-entry pool, heated spa, an elaborate children’s interactive water park, and tot lot.
The two 7,000-square-foot fitness centers are loaded with the latest equipment, from Nautilus equipment, treadmills and Stairmasters to free weights and multiple workout rooms. Relax after a workout with a sauna, shower and refreshments.
Outdoor recreation at Bellalago includes tennis, basketball courts, nature trails, picnic areas, fishing from the pier, frequent live lakeside entertainment and a children’s playground. Nature trails and bike paths are laced throughout the neighborhoods.
Neighborhoods of new homes in Mediterranean and Tuscan styles catch the eye with their curving tile roofs and graceful details. Priced from the $200,000s to the $600,000s, they fit snugly among neighborhood parks and wooded preserves with century-old oak hammocks. Send me more about this home in Bellalago!
Superior Schooling and Shopping
You’ll also enjoy the convenience of sending your children to school at Bellalago Academy, a unique neighborhood charter school (K-8) that offers a state-of-the-art learning environment, and neighboring Liberty High School (9-12) with its new, $49 million campus.
All this plus the Village Shops at Bellalago, an upscale retail center with shops, restaurants and banking facilities, which opened in August 2008. The center is anchored by a Publix supermarket with drive-thru pharmacy, plus several banks and restaurants. Send me more about this home in Bellalago!
1 Unit 202 at 2001 Condominiums Stuart FL 34996 at Sailfish Point
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Sailfish Point, Stuart FL
Asking Price: $899,000
Property Address: 1 Unit 202 at 2001 Condominiums, Stuart FL 34996
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Enjoy unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean from this newly renovated condominium residence, with its sheltered curving balcony complimented by distinctive Travertine tile. A well-disguised Murphy bed turns this typically two-bedroom residence into three.
KEY FEATURES
About Sailfish Point
Sailfish Point is a 532-acre sea island community of 520 residences located at the southernmost tip of Hutchinson Island on southeast Florida’s Atlantic coast. Offering privacy, security and premium amenities in a natural setting surrounded by ocean and inlets, Sailfish residents live in spacious beachfront homes and intimate oceanfront condos, golf-view villas and townhomes with private docks.
Stretching along ocean and river, the community’s Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course sets a tone of sporting excellence. Prestigious and private, the club requires no tee times for play. It was named one of Golf Digest’s 10 Best New Remodeled Courses for 2008. Send me more about this home in Sailfish Point!
Golf & Water Together
First completed in 1981, the course was completely renovated by its original designer, Jack Nicklaus. Every hole has a water feature, providing views of all three of the surrounding bodies of water—Atlantic Ocean, Indian River and St. Lucie Inlet.
From the Sailfish Point clubhouse, play begins just steps from the practice area, then moves along the island to culminate in the par-4 signature 18th hole that has been dubbed “Window on the Sea” for its remarkable ocean view. Send me more about this home in Sailfish Point!
Direct Boating Access
Sailfish Point is like no other community in Florida, offering access from its private marina to open water in just five minutes. The Indian River, the Atlantic and the St. Lucie Inlet all await, offering a vast variety of fishing and boating experiences from a luxurious sea island base.
Often homeowners take their boats over to the city of Stuart for lunch and a little shopping. Some cruise to the Bahamas, approximately 75 miles east. Others make the day’s jaunt across the state via the Okeechobee Waterway to the Gulf of Mexico. Send me more about this home in Sailfish Point!
24-Hour Security
Homeowners enjoy their beachfront property in freedom and security. Sailfish Point Security is a private entity providing 24-hour patrols of roads, waterways and beaches. Security clears all guests, contractors, service personnel and residents.
Homes and lots around the harbors offer private, deepwater slips that put boats just steps from your door. Send me more about this home in Sailfish Point!
Madison Style Home Naples FL 34114 at Fiddler’s Creek
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL
Asking Price: $634,990
Property Address: Lagomar neighborhood, Naples, FL 34114
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
The Madison, featuring Lagomar’s largest floor plan at 3,246 sf, is a one-story home with lagoon views and bedrooms located in separate wings to ensure privacy.
KEY FEATURES
About Fiddler’s Creek
Located between Naples and Marco Island, Fiddler’s Creek is an award-winning private, master-planned residential community that has also been selected “Best Community” in the 2012 Southwest Florida Readers’ Choice Awards and has been awarded the 2012 and 2013 Sand Dollar Award as “Community of the Year” by the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA).
Fiddler’s Creek stretches out over nearly 4,000 acres and will ultimately have 6,000 residences. With a density of just 1.6 homes per gross acre, Fiddler’s Creek will have about 100 distinct neighborhoods upon completion. Less than a third of the land will be developed, while the rest is dedicated to nature reserves, lakes, parks, golf courses and recreational areas.
Amenities at Fiddler’s Creek include the 54,000-sf Club & Spa, fitness center, multi-pool swimming complex, tennis courts, tot lot and restaurants as well as an extensive social calendar for the entire family. Send me more about this home in Fiddler’s Creek!
The Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek
Residents of Fiddler’s Creek have the opportunity to join The Golf Club. Situated amidst lush natural surroundings with saw grass marshes and abundant wildlife, The Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek presents golf as nature intended and offers everything needed for a wonderful day on the links.
Facilities include an 18-hole championship golf course with a 13-acre practice facility, including a driving range and short game area.
The 18-hole, Par 72 Creek Course was designed by acclaimed golf course designer Arthur Hills and features a series of holes that are strategic and challenging. Each hole on The Creek Course provides seven tee placements to accommodate golfers at all levels of play. Send me more about this home in Fiddler’s Creek!
A Golfweek ‘Top 100 Best Course’
The Creek Course is ranked among Golfweek Magazine’s “Top 100 Best Residential Golf Courses” in the country for the ninth consecutive year. It is one of only two Southwest Florida golf courses who have received this honor and the only course honored eight years in a row.
Membership privileges include full use of The Creek Course at Fiddler’s Creek and the practice facility, plus these additional benefits:
A limited numbers of non-resident annual and seasonal golf memberships are also available, tailored to fit the needs of area golfers by providing term date flexibility. Send me more about this home in Fiddler’s Creek!
The Tarpon Club
For those seeking beach and boating options, the opportunity to join The Tarpon Club awaits. Membership to the club includes access to nearby white sand beaches and warm Gulf waters.
Other key benefits are membership to the luxurious Marco Beach Ocean Resort and the full-service Tarpon Club Marina. The Marina gives boaters access to the Gulf of Mexico with wet and dry boat storage just minutes away. Send me more about this home in Fiddler’s Creek!
8882 Mississippi Run, Weeki Wachee FL 34613 at GlenLakes
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsMore community information: GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL
Address: 8882 Mississippi Run, Weeki Wachee FL 34613
KEY FEATURES
About GlenLakes
GlenLakes is a private, gated golf club community that covers 1,400 acres on Florida’s pristine Nature Coast. Woven into its wide landscape of native terrain are lush fairways, spring-fed lakes and shady stands of oaks and pines. Broad, palm-lined boulevards and quiet, well-lit streets lead to inviting neighborhoods of distinctive villas and custom homes.
In the heart of the community lies an outstanding array of amenities, including a championship, 18-hole golf course designed by Ron Garl and a lavishly appointed clubhouse surrounded by tennis courts, pool, unique aqua driving range, lush landscaping and much more. Send me more about this home in GlenLakes!
Substance & Style
The GlenLakes golf course was designed with substance to go along with its style. For the avid golfer, membership is available in the private golf club which features a Ron Garl layout.
As meticulously maintained course, it meanders through well-landscaped neighborhoods and features mature pines and oaks that frame the fairways and tee boxes.
A mixture of pot bunkers, target fairways, contoured grass, layered greens give the course its signature. The course plays to many skill levels and is a challenge for all golfers. Send me more about this home in GlenLakes!
Real Estate
GlenLakes features maintenance-free homes which start in the low-$200,000s. These spacious yet economical homes can be built on homesites bordering state-owned nature preserves, lakes or the golf course. There is a full exterior maintenance package that ensures care-free living.
Also available are single-family custom estate homes constructed by one of Florida’s finest builders, Addison Homes Ltd. Custom estate homes start at the $300,000s, including homesite. Send me more about this home in GlenLakes!
Florida Special: Homes for Sale & Travel, plus Caribbean Luxury at Casa del Lago
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesGCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,095 March 25, 2016 Circ. 15,000
SPECIAL FOCUS: FLORIDA
* Florida Homes for Sale
* Golf Packages & Stay ‘n Plays – Minto Sun City, FL
* Spotlight Community … Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic
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> Florida Discovery Packages, What’s Hot at Communities Now
> Homes for Sale in FL, NC, SC & GA for Under $299K
> Top 10 Most Visited Communities, Top Searches, Plus FL & More Homes for Sale
> Retirement Planner: Retire to a College Town
> Toll Brothers Homes & Communities in FL, NC and VA
> Homes for Sale in SC, GA,UT, PGA National FL Gold Golf Package
> Homes for Sale in FL, SC, NC, GA, Easter Events, Tour the Islands of River Wilderness FL
FIRST TEE
Good Morning! This special issue bids adieu to winter but not to our fascination with Florida as the No. 1 place to spend the cold winter months. Sun and fun never go out of style, so take a look at these Sunshine State properties that start at just $234,000.
For Florida travel, take a look at Minto Sun City in Tampa and its $99 visit package. And while you’re thinking about Florida, go just a little farther afield to the Caribbean gem of the Dominican Republic and Casa del Lago, which is featured in our Community Spotlight. We guarantee you a warm and fuzzy feeling–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
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FLORIDA HOMES FOR SALE
PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens
> More listing information: PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens FL
Asking Price: $495,000
Property Address: 5 Glengary Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
This 2,426-sf home is defined by spacious rooms and a split-bedroom design that affords privacy for family members and guests alike. The free-form pool and spa are framed by a spacious screened patio.
KEY FEATURES
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington
> More listing information: Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL
Asking Price: $495,900
Property Address: 4877 Exeter Estate Lane West, Wellington FL 33449
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
This newly painted, 2,646-sf home on a nearly half-acre lot with mature landscaping affords excellent lake views. It has recently undergone a full roof-to-floor renovation.
KEY FEATURES
Harbour Ridge Golf & Country Club, Stuart
> More listing information: Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club presented by HR Properties, Stuart FL
Asking Price: $775,000
Property Address: 2018 Royal Fern Court, Palm City FL 34990
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
This custom Barcelona-design residence is wonderfully sited on a spacious lot that overlooks the lake-surrounded 10th green of the community’s Pete Dye Course. Its he expanded screen-enclosed patio has an oversized heated pool and spa.
KEY FEATURES
St. Andrews Park, Port St. Lucie
> More listing information: St. Andrews Park Villa Homes, Port St. Lucie FL
Asking Price: from $234,900
Property Address: Selected homesite, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
The 1,985-sf Ashley model is a customizable villa home using energy-efficient construction and offering such desirable standard features as impact glass, home security system and a two-car garage
KEY FEATURES
GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee
> More listing information: GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL
Asking Price: $495,900
Property Address: 8882 Mississippi Run, Weeki Wachee FL 34613
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This villa-style home, with stucco exterior, portico entrance and arched windows, enjoys a serene location alongside a pone. In the back of the 2,376-sf residence is a screened-in private pool and spa.
KEY FEATURES
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GOLF PACKAGES & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Minto Sun City, FL: Stay in furnished home during getaway.
> Minto Sun City, Tampa FL makes it easy with the Stay & Play Getaway. Tee up a rousing game of golf. Relax beneath a graceful palm tree along a tropical swimming pool. Meet neighbors at the Club. Plus, you’ll stay in a beautiful furnished Minto home, so you’ll see first-hand the innovative design, quality construction and included premium features of these impressive residences.
Priced at only $99, you can’t afford to miss to preview the Florida retirement dream as an honorary resident of Sun City Center. Send me more information about Minto Sun City!
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SPOTLIGHT COMMUNITY
Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic
> Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic: Privacy & security.
Casa del Lago is a gated, master-planned Caribbean golf and resort community in the picturesque town of Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic. It overlooks the signature 15th hole of the Gary Player-designed Guavaberry Golf Course. In addition to golf, residents and their guests enjoy Casa del Lago’s on-site equestrian center and swimming pool.
Situated alongside a lush nature preserve, the community is minutes away from the beaches of Juan Dolio and the Guavaberry Beach Club, as well as an impressive array of shopping, dining, and nightlife venues. When you buy a property in Casa del Lago, a membership in the Guavaberry Golf and Country Club is included.
Experience the tropical splendor of the renovated golf course.
The residences have large open terraces and breathtaking views of the lakes along the 14th and 15th holes of the recently renovated golf course. Upscale two-bedroom and three-bedroom units were designed to offer hospitality, personal service and other amenities to fully please owners and their guests.
From a 17 km. state-of-the-art perimeter wall with a monitoring system, to the 24-hour fully attended security entrance and teams of patrols, all efforts are made to ensure tranquility.
Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic: Purchase from $205K.
Real Estate: Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic
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