Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL lists four move-in-ready homes at Millbrook, a Mediterranean-style village. The Sophia is 3-BR/3-BA one-story residence with 2,032 air-conditioned sf. Its master suite features dual sinks, an oversized Roman tub and a large walk-in closet that rivals the other bedrooms.
There also is a screen covered lanai with an optional outdoor kitchen, plus a two-car garage. Move-in-ready Sophia home is listed at $474, 065. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
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 information about 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 information about Fiddler’s Creek!
A Golfweek ’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; advance tee time sign-up; participation in off-season reciprocal program; participation in a full calendar of member golf events and activities; complimentary bag storage and lockers; dining privileges with no food or beverage minimums; complimentary continental breakfast during season and guest vouchers.
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 information about Fiddler’s Creek!
The Tarpon Club
For those seeking beach and boating options, the opportunity to join The Tarpon Club awaits. Access to nearby white sand beaches and warm Gulf waters as well as benefits at the luxurious Marco Beach Ocean Resort are just a few of the benefits included with a Tarpon Club membership. And, the full service Tarpon Club Marina with Gulf access and wet and dry boat storage is located minutes away. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
PGA Village Verano Port St. Lucie FL Jupiter Lighthouse Trip
in Things To DoPGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie, FL has an outing to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse set for Sat., Aug. 23, departing at 9 a.m. A restaurant luncheon is planned for after the visit.
The site of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse was selected in 1853 by a Surveyors company of the Army Corps of Engineers. In that company was Robert E. Lee, who years later would be defeated in the Battle of Gettysburg by Gen. George Meade. It was Army Lt. Meade who oversaw construction of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
About PGA Village Verano
PGA Village Verano is a private, gated, luxury-resort-style community by Kolter Homes set within the famed PGA Village resort in Port. St. Lucie, FL.
This neighborhood features Club Talavera, located in the heart of Verano, which will eventually feature a 30,000-sf clubhouse and numerous amenities and facilities. Currently, 13,000 sf has been completed with a clubhouse and fitness complex being actively enjoyed. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
Golf & Wellness
Life at PGA Village Verano also includes access to PGA Village’s extensive golf facilities and courses and a fully equipped wellness center offering classes and programs in an imaginative range of athletic and learning activities, special interest clubs and lifelong learning programs.
Homes and villas at PGA Village Verano reflect the classic architecture of welcoming Italian villages that fit right in with the tropical landscaping and lakeside vistas of PGA Village. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
Real Estate
PGA Village Verano’s single-family homes and paired residences feature a wide selection of superior fixtures and finishes. Large doors and windows let the tropical atmosphere inside, and dramatic lighting and luxurious woods and marbles elevate the sense of luxury and comfort. Prices begin at $159,900 for villas. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL 4BR/5.5BA Home
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsHarbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart, FL is showing a 4-BR/5.5-BA, 3,800 SF custom home with living room, dining room, great room, kitchen w/breakfast area, master suite that includes his/her bathrooms and private study that easily converts to a fifth BR.
Outside is a large pool/Jacuzzi/patio area with open and screened-in sections. Private backyard has a pond view in the distance. A 3-car garage with bonus golf cart garage complement this well-built and well-maintained home. Listed at $925,000. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
About Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club
Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club is an 885-acre, award-winning, private, gated, recreational community in Palm City (adjacent to Stuart) set on Florida’s renowned Treasure Coast.
Featuring major facilities for golf, boating and tennis, this member-owned, equity club maintains more than 40 percent of the community in its natural state and enjoys a two-mile-long stretch along the mile-wide St. Lucie River. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
36 Holes of Golf
Harbour Ridge features two championship golf courses, created by two of America’s top architects Joe Lee and Pete Dye, which provide two completely different challenges in style and design. The professional staff is available for expert instruction on a two-ended, state-of-the-art golf practice facility.
With approximately 100 single-digit, male handicappers and many excellent women players, members of Harbour Ridge enjoy a caliber of golfing excellence that few communities can match. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
Fiddlers Creek, Naples, FL Move-in Ready Homes
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsFiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL lists four move-in-ready homes at Millbrook, a Mediterranean-style village. The Sophia is 3-BR/3-BA one-story residence with 2,032 air-conditioned sf. Its master suite features dual sinks, an oversized Roman tub and a large walk-in closet that rivals the other bedrooms.
There also is a screen covered lanai with an optional outdoor kitchen, plus a two-car garage. Move-in-ready Sophia home is listed at $474, 065. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
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 information about 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 information about Fiddler’s Creek!
A Golfweek ’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; advance tee time sign-up; participation in off-season reciprocal program; participation in a full calendar of member golf events and activities; complimentary bag storage and lockers; dining privileges with no food or beverage minimums; complimentary continental breakfast during season and guest vouchers.
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 information about Fiddler’s Creek!
The Tarpon Club
For those seeking beach and boating options, the opportunity to join The Tarpon Club awaits. Access to nearby white sand beaches and warm Gulf waters as well as benefits at the luxurious Marco Beach Ocean Resort are just a few of the benefits included with a Tarpon Club membership. And, the full service Tarpon Club Marina with Gulf access and wet and dry boat storage is located minutes away. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
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Vol. 16, No. 941 August 19, 2014 Circ. 16,000
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* What’s Happening At – PGA Village Verano, FL
* Videos Just Added To… Minto Sun City, FL
* Community News & Updates – Palmetto Dunes, SC
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals – FL, CA, NC & VT Communities
* New Communities Recently Added – Oldfield, SC; Mariner Sands, FL; WindRiver, TN
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Golden Ocala, FL Fitness: TenFit, Pro Boxing Guidance
in Health and Wellness, News, Things To DoGolden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala, FL is enhancing the curriculum of its highly regarded Junior Tennis Academy with an advanced fitness training unit. Under the guidance of tennis director Thiroshan Chetty, junior tennis training will now include TenFit, which provides cross-training with boxing footwork and plyometrics.
Joining the instruction team to help in this effort will be Olympic boxer, Roberto Benitez. Send me more information about Golden Ocala!
About Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club
Situated in the heart of horse country, Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is a 1,150-acre private, gated community with 24-hour security. Its championship 18-hole Ron Garl-designed golf course features eight professionally-recreated tribute holes modeling some of the world’s finest courses including Augusta, Royal Troon, Baltusrol, Muirfield and St. Andrews. Send me more information about Golden Ocala!
Clubhouse & More
The centerpiece of Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is the 77,000-square-foot clubhouse, which offers full-service restaurants, banquet facilities, a golf shop and concierge services.
Horse owners will also love Golden Ocala’s on-site equestrian center and riding trails, as well as its close proximity to HITS on Highway 27. A 17,000-square-foot world-class spa, fitness club, tennis shop and resort-style pool round out the plentiful amenities. Send me more information about Golden Ocala!
Horse Capital of the World
Marion County is known as the Horse Capital of the World and home to many pristine natural areas, shopping and dining opportunities, museums, and performing arts venues. Ocala is less than an hour away from the quaint town of Micanopy, The University of Florida in Gainesville and the many exciting attractions of Orlando.
The community is also less than a two hours’ drive to Florida beaches including those near historic St. Augustine, the oldest town in the United States and Daytona Beach. The major metropolitan areas of Tampa and Jacksonville are only about one-and-a-half hours away.
Golden Ocala offers homesites and an array of new home options, from maintenance-free golf homes to expansive custom estates. The homes range in size from around 2,000 square feet to estates starting at 6,000 square feet and larger. Send me more information about Golden Ocala!
Champion Hills Hendersonville NC 5-BR/6-BA Estate Home
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsChampion Hills Hendersonville, NC features a 5-BR/6-BA estate home on 3.35 very private acres at 167 Chattooga Run. Located just 10 minutes from downtown Hendersonville, this one-of-a-kind, 6,400-sf home is constructed of heavy antique beams and features massive handsome stone fireplaces, which blend seamlessly with a wall of windows and inviting screened porches.
The home shows outstanding craftsmanship throughout, from its knotty alder cabinets to an eat-in kitchen with views of a private arboretum. Master suite is private and elegant. Listed at $2,650,000. Send me more information about Champion Hills!
About Champion Hills
Champion Hills is a private, debt-free community located in a spectacular mountain setting near Hendersonville, North Carolina. Its Tom Fazio golf course is ranked among the top 15 in North Carolina, but is playable for all skill levels. Residents come from throughout the country for the laid-back Southern lifestyle, but enjoy all the dining, shopping, arts and outdoor activities that Asheville and Western North Carolina have to offer just minutes from their door.
At the heart of the community is the Champion Hills Club. The lodge-style clubhouse is a casual yet elegant location for events, parties, organized community activities, luncheons and more. With extensive amenities, dining options, a full social calendar and all that Western North Carolina has to offer there is always plenty to do and friends and neighbors to share it with. Send me more information about Champion Hills!
Tom Fazio’s Summer Home Golf Course
A deep respect for the land compelled Tom Fazio to design a course that uses the natural contours of the mountains to create a dramatic golfing experience while preserving the natural beauty of the landscape. Consistently ranked among the top courses in North Carolina, the par-71 course is open year -round and offers challenge and playability for golfers of all skill levels.
“It’s easy to make golf difficult in the mountains, especially on the Champion Hills site,” says Fazio. “The trick was to create a fair, enjoyable test for scratch golfers, as well as the higher handicap male and female players. With 5 sets of tees we were able to accomplish this goal and have a course that can be set up for any desired level of play.”
It’s an amazing golfing experience, say residents year after year, and a true mountain masterpiece that Tom Fazio is proud to call his summer home golf course. Send me more information about Champion Hills!
A Master Planned Community and Club
The building lots in the Champion Hills community were carefully planned to maximize the mountain and golf course views without encroaching on the golf course. Even though the community is mature and has over 300 homes, the average density is less than one home per acre.
Most importantly, from an investment standpoint, the community is debt-free and managed by a resident board rather than a developer. The resident architectural review board also ensures that the spectacular natural environment of the community is maintained and that new homes or renovations align with the character of the community. Send me more information about Champion Hills!
(Champion Hills Club is a private, member-owned country club. Admission is member-sponsored and requires approval by the Board of Governors.)
Treasure Lake DuBois PA Car Show Aug. 31
in Events and Holidays, Things To DoTreasure Lake DuBois PA Car Show Aug. 31: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. This is a judged show divided into 30-plus categories of vehicle, including Street Rods, Antique Cars, British Imports, Corvettes from 1954 and Motorcycles. Cars will be on display in the community’s Lakeview Lodge parking lot. There will be several special awards, including a Best in Show and a category award for highest odometer mileage. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House. Send me more information about Treasure Lake!
About Treasure Lake
Treasure Lake is a 9,000-acre, gated, master-planned community set amidst a canvas of lakes, forest and golf courses. Treasure Lake offers two PGA golf courses, three lakes and a relaxed lakeside lifestyle.
The community’s two courses–Silver and Gold–are both carved from varied woodland terrain and groomed to the highest standards. Each has its own clubhouse, pro shop and dining facilities. The Silver Golf Course recently hosted the Regional Qualifiers for the U.S. Open in 2011. Send me more information about Treasure Lake!
Amenities on Three Lakes
Treasure Lake’s 379-acre power boat lake is equipped with a fully stocked marina and 200 rental boat slips. Residents also enjoy 277-acre Lake Bimini, with its small white-sand beach and boat launch. Little Flipper Lake is a small, well-stocked lake with nature trail and picnic areas.
Those who frequent the lakes enjoy sailing, water skiing, kayaking, canoeing and fishing for bass and other local species. During the winter, skaters and ice fisherman come out to play on the lakes. Send me more information about Treasure Lake!
Additional Amenities & Benefits
Other activities on a long list of amenities include tennis courts, swimming pools, fitness center, beaches, parks, playgrounds, an equestrian center, cross country ski trails, a tubing hill, two restaurants and more.
Treasure Lake is located in the state of Pennsylvania which does not tax retirement income. The Pennsylvania lottery is also retirement-friendly, with money going to help senior citizens. Send me more information about Treasure Lake!
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club FL 3BR/3BA Home
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsQuail Ridge Golf & Country Club FL 3BR/3BA Home: 2,314 sf of living space on a quiet cul-de-sac at 4024 Shelldrake Lane. This remodeled villa home offers three ensuite bedrooms for maximum guest comfort. Special features include hardwood flooring in the living and dining areas.
There are impact windows and French doors throughout to maximize Florida breezes. The kitchen has newer wood cabinetry with granite counters. The master bathroom has a large walk-in closet newly updated master bath. Seller is offering home warranty. Listed at $510,000. Send me more information about Quail Ridge!
About Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club is a private golf club community community and club set on 578 acres in Boynton Beach, FL. A member-owned community, Quail Ridge is gracefully accented by pines, palms, oaks, hibiscus, bougainvillea and other varieties of trees and plants.
Featuring apartments, villas and luxurious custom homes, this low-density community offers 36 holes of championship golf by Joe Lee, an active lifestyle and close proximity to the culture and amenities of the Palm Beaches. Send me more information about Quail Ridge!
Golf by Joe Lee
Both courses at Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club are tree-lined with pines, palms, oaks, ficus and palmettos. Traps, bunkers, ponds, lakes and hazards placed in typical Joe Lee fashion create a never-ending challenge. Five sets of tees let everyone play to their own level.
The turf on the North Course is Bermuda grass with rye over seeded in December to May. The South Course has recently been completely regrassed with paspallum. Two fully stocked pro shops offer a large selection of golf wear and equipment. Send me more information about Quail Ridge!
A Completed Community
One of the advantages of purchasing a home at Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club is that it is a completed community which has reached its membership goal. There are no “bothersome construction activities or unsightly, unsold lots, and there are no corporations, developers, financial institutions or outside influences involved in its operation,” community executives proudly say.
And the living is easy at Quail Ridge. Various in-house service units take care of all the communities’ needs, including full-service maintenance and repair, plus a fully staffed housekeeping department. Send me more information about Quail Ridge!
Ibis Golf & Country Club FL 3BR/2BA Briarcliffe Model
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsIbis Golf & Country Club West Palm Beach FL 3BR/2BA Briarcliffe model is a single-family home at 10740 Grande Boulevard. This home has the lowest price available for the popular Briarcliffe model. Its great-room plan offers high ceilings, arched doorways and transom window above sliding glass doors.
The front guest bedroom has a custom built-in desk area. In the master bedroom suite are two walk-in closets with built-ins. Home is on a peaceful interior lot with a private screened lanai overlooking lush landscaping. Listed at $179,000. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
About Ibis Golf & Country Club
Ibis Golf & Country Club offers all the benefits and conveniences of living in Palm Beach County, while still remaining an oasis of tranquility, bordered by natural beauty. The community offers three Nicklaus family-designed golf courses, including the acclaimed Legend course developed by golfing great Jack Nicklaus.
While the superb quality of the golf initially draws many to Ibis, it is the extraordinary quality of life (what they refer to as the Ibis Experience) that makes its multi-generational membership well satisfied. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
33 Diverse Neighborhoods
The established gated community has 33 diverse neighborhoods, with architecturally beautiful homes, all in a manicured setting. The property borders the Grassy Waters Nature Preserve, with quiet streets, ample green space, lakes and nature trails.
Ibis Golf & Country Club residents enjoy an active country club lifestyle consisting of sports programs, an award-winning Mediterranean-style clubhouse, various dining options, upscale amenities and a variety of social activities.
Beaches, boating, fishing, shopping, and varied dining opportunities are all within minutes of Ibis. The Gardens Mall offers a wide variety of stores, including Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, and Tiffany & Co.
Ibis residents enjoy movies and lunch at Downtown at the Gardens, or catch a play at the Eissey Theatre. Local fare can be sampled at restaurants in nearby Legacy Place or Midtown at the Gardens, while Sailfish Marina offers sunset cruises. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
An Equity Club
Ibis Ibis Golf & Country Club is an equity club owned by the members, who are justifiably proud of their spectacular amenities, unsurpassed lifestyle, and well-earned reputation. The much-awarded club was recently named the Sunshine state’s 2013 Community of the Year by the Florida Communities of Excellence Awards.
Nearby Palm Beach International Airport, I-95 and the Florida Turnpike all make travel easy. Within a short drive is the famous island of Palm Beach, the stunning beaches of Singer Island, and West Palm Beach’s historic downtown and waterfront. The international equestrian and polo communities of Wellington are also within 20 minutes. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
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Vol. 16, No. 940 August 15, 2014 Circ. 16,000
* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – FL, NC & CA Communities
* DISCOVERYS/STAY’N PLAY Packages – Quechee Lakes, VT
* What’s Happening At – Treasure Lake, PA
* Videos Just Added To… Minto Sun City, FL
* Community News & Updates – Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, FL
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals – FL, SC & UT Communities
* New Communities Recently Added – Oldfield, SC; Mariner Sands, FL; WindRiver, TN
* Coming Soon! – Baltimore County. MD, Homes
* Watch for our next issue on Tuesday, August 19!
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