Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL is pleased to announce that its Property Owners Association was recently named the 2013 Florida Homeowners Association Community of the Year. The announcement was made at the Florida Communities of Excellence Conference and Awards Gala among more than 400 representatives from community associations around the state.
This recognition goes annually to a Florida community that has shown exemplary accomplishments in association services, facilities, problem-solving and innovation. Ibis POA was cited in particular for its “Florida-friendly” landscaping, civic volunteerism and disaster-preparedness. 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 2012 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!
PGA Village Verano Events Include Hiking, Book Club
in Books and Movies, Events and Holidays, Things To DoPGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie FL is organizing informal hiking trips to nearby Jonathan Dickinson State Park, with its 11,500 acres of hiking, camping, boat tours and wildlife viewing.
Meanwhile, this Sat., July 20, the Verano Ladies Book Club will meet to discuss its current selection, “Mile Marker Zer” by William McKeen. The book is a revealing look at the arts and literary scene in Key West in the 1970s. 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!
Indian River Colony Club, FL Completes Storm Prep
in NewsIndian River Colony Club, Viera FL has completed its routine annual storm preparedness measures, in advance of the hurricane season. The Indian River Colony Club equipment and protocol for this important community function is highly advanced.
Community protocol includes its Fully Implemented Hurricane Preparedness Plan, in-house radio communication system, administration command-control center, emergency response team, underground utilities and a dedicated shelter for pets. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
About Indian River Colony Club
Indian River Colony Club is a private, active adult retirement community for people aged 55 and over. IRCC residents enjoy maintenance-free living, 24-hour gated security and a full complement of country club amenities.
Once a retirement destination exclusively for military officers, membership has now expanded to include up to 20 percent former enlisted and non-military personnel over the age of 21 who desire a friendly and active country club lifestyle. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
Private Golf
Heading a roster of standout amenities at Indian River Colony Club is its Gordon Lewis-designed championship golf course. This private, 18-hole course meanders among the community’s homes and its many lakes and natural preserves.
Finding a game on the 6,647 layout is easy as the IRCC member-to-hole ratio is 13.1. There are both men’s and ladies’ associations with separate leagues as well as numerous opportunities to play in couples and mixed formats every week.
Come See for Yourself
Indian River Colony Club is presenting a limited-time Getaway Package for only $99. Stay for 3 days/2 nights, play golf and tennis, have dinner with a gracious resident host and more. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
Real Estate
With over 16 floor plans from which to choose, Indian River Colony Club features a variety of living options. Home sites offer lakefront, golf course and preserve views while homes are updated and in turnkey condition. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
Deal OT Day: Colleton River, SC Updated Estate Home
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleColleton River Plantation, Bluffton SC presents a 5-BR/5.5-BA estate home with 6,175 sf of living space and sunset views to Colleton River, listing at $1,525,000.
This home at 12 Turnberry Way has been fully renovated with new kitchen and baths, window walls affording spectacular views and a private swimming pool. Garage is 2-car plus space for golf cart. Send me more information about Colleton River!
About Colleton River Plantation
Private and gated, Colleton River Plantation Club is one of South Carolina’s most prestigious golf communities. Member owned and operated, it is sited on more than 1,500 acres with a low density of only 705 homesites, offering a variety of marsh, golf course, river and forest views.
Located 1.5 miles from the bridge to Hilton Head Island, Colleton is a place of great natural beauty with towering live oaks, Lowcountry marshes, tidal creeks, lakes and magnificent views of the Colleton and Chechessee Rivers as they flow into Port Royal Sound. Send me more information about Colleton River!
Two Championship Courses
The heart and soul of the Club are its two championship golf courses, designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye and both ranked by Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Greatest Courses in the U.S.” And, if you enjoy tennis, swimming, hiking, biking, fishing, and boating, it’s all here.
There’s also fine and casual dining at two clubhouses, a Golf Learning Academy, a member library, art classes, a community dock, even a social community for dogs. Send me more information about Colleton River!
Real Estate
Over 300 homes and cottages have already been built at Colleton River Plantation and are occupied full- or part-time by members from around the world.
Choose from waterfront homes with deep-water docks on the Colleton River, homes adjacent to natural lagoons, homes overlooking the golf courses, or homes with views of the river and the ever-changing salt marshes. Several multi-unit cottages are also available for members and their guests.
Wooded homesites feature beautiful single-family homes with diverse architecture that blends gracefully into the elegance of the surrounding land. Send me more information about Colleton River!
Golf Communities News: ‘Where to Retire’: 50 Best Communities, FL, SC Homes for Sale
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesVol. 15, No. 834 July 19, 2013 Circ. 25,075
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* Where to Retire’s 50 Best Communities
* Today’s New Real Estate Deals
* New This Week: Windmill Harbour Joins GCH Network
* Discovery Packages
* Community News & Updates
* What’s Happening At…
* Martha’s Vineyard Happenings
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Video Just Added to…
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming July 23!
Good Morning! Where to Retire magazine’s eighth biennial edition of its ’50 Best Master-Planned Communities‘ list is out in its August issue and GolfCourseHome Network communities are well represented. In fact, nearly a quarter of the winners are members of the GCH Network.
That works out to five states from Florida to Virginia and a dozen world-class communities where you can be happily active and retired. See below for the winners, plus today’s real estate and travel deals, events, news and more. —David Lott, Founder/Publisher Read more
Deal OT Day: Cliffs at Glassy, SC Home $569K
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleThe Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum SC features a 3-BR/3-BA home priced at $569,000 and located within walking distance of the clubhouse, putting green, practice range and clubhouse. This home has an impressive foyer that leads to a spacious deck.
The living room, dining room, breakfast and kitchen areas are all open and designed for easy entertaining and alfresco dining. There is handsome fieldstone cabinetry throughout and the kitchen is outfitted with first-quality stainless steel appliances. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
About The Cliffs at Glassy
The Cliffs at Glassy is an active mountain, wellness, social and golf-oriented community featuring a celebrated championship golf course designed by Tom Jackson and 75-mile views from its 3,000-foot mountain-top perch.
This community is one of seven North & South Carolina Cliffs Communities–a full golf membership in one offers full access to the seven golf courses and amenities at all seven Cliffs Communities.
Clubhouse & Golf
The impressive 24,000-sf clubhouse offers formal and casual dining and a wide indoor and outdoor view of the first, second, ninth and 18th holes on the golf course.
Just two years after the Jackson-designed layout officially opened in the spring of 1993, Golf Digest rated it “the fourth most beautiful in the nation.” The course has all the attributes of a world-class mountain layout with bent grass tees, greens and fairways with thrilling elevation changes and breathtaking vistas. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
Convenient to the Mountain
The Cliffs at Glassy is convenient to various grocery stores, specialty shops, antique shops, drug stores and libraries. Also nearby are stores for fresh meat, bakery shops, art galleries, museums and the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. The Haywood Mall and downtown Greenville are approximately 35 minutes away. The anchor stores in the mall include Macy’s, Dillard’s, Belk’s, Sears, and JCPenney.
Greenville, Landrum, Spartanburg, and Tryon, NC, offer a variety of restaurants with dining for everyone. The Cliffs at Glassy is within 20 minutes of Furman University, which offers classes with reduced rates for seniors. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
Save 20-100% During Harbour Ridge, FL Stay & Play
in Deal of the Day, Discovery PackageHarbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL presents Stay & Play At Harbour Ridge, a visitation package designed to save you from 20 percent all the way to 100 percent on the cost of your stay.
It includes two nights’ accommodations, dinner for two, luncheons, two rounds of golf for two, unlimited tennis and fitness center. It is priced now at only $400/couple, with 100 percent refund if you buy property. 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.
Currahee Club, GA 2013 Sales Set to Double Over Last Year
in Buyer Resources, Marketing, Real Estate NewsCurrahee Club, Toccoa GA reports that 2013 sales are healthy indeed.
It has recorded approximately $1.5 million so far in 2013 sales of homes and homesites, compared with $1.6 million in real estate sales during all of 2012.
New Homes Help Drive 2013 Sales
A number of activities at the community are helping to drive interest and sales–new homes nearing completion and under construction, the grand opening of the new $2.5 million Amenity Center in May and the Southern Living Showcase Home opening in September.
“Year-to-date sales numbers indicate that we are on target for 2013 sales to more than double over 2012,” according to Susan Verlander, director of sales/marketing. Send me more information about Currahee Club!
About Currahee Club
The Currahee Club is a 1,200-acre private, gated residential club community set in foothill splendor along the shores of Lake Hartwell near the Georgia-South Carolina line. Currahee means ‘stands alone’ in the local Cherokee language and as a lure for luxurious private club living, the name is right on target.
The community’s signature amenity is a luxurious 45,000-sf, mountain-style clubhouse which features three covered stone terraces for dining or enjoying panoramic lake and mountain views. Inside there’s a spectacular 60-foot grand room with oversized floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaces, leather chair sitting areas & chess play. Send me more information about Currahee Club!
Golf with Lake Hartwell Views
The community’s 18-hole, Jim Fazio-designed world-class golf course is known for its three state mountain and Lake Hartwell views, plus a memorable par-3 hole over a rock quarry.
The course features multiple tees for every level player, eight holes with water features, Bermuda fairways, fast greens and mountain topography. Rolling fairways, dramatic elevation changes of up to 150 feet and generous sloping greens create a challenging and memorable round of golf. Send me more information about Currahee Club!
Families Are Welcome
The Currahee Club Amenity Campus, in addition to the lake and golf, is another important element of active community life. It is a full-service center dedicated to fitness, wellness and enjoyment for all ages.
The Amenity Campus overlooks a negative-edge salt water swimming pool and deck. Popular amenity components are the playground, Grand Lawn, fire pits and more–all surrounded by groomed walking trails.
Luxury amenities also include a spa-like ladies locker room and a rich den-style men’s locker room. Fireplace, bookcases, custom-built Irish Pub and cigar porch combine to create a welcome retreat. Indian heritage artwork adorns the walls and halls. Send me more information about Currahee Club!
GlenLakes, FL NAP Investment Club Meetings for Members
in Events and Holidays, NewsGlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL sends out invitations to all residents interested in personal finance and investing.
The GlenLakes NAP Investment Club is open to new members and holds regular meetings to orient new participants, along with sharing knowledge and new ideas for personal prosperity and security the group is relaxed, social and offers stimulating company. All GlenLakes residents are welcome. Send me more information about GlenLakes!
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 information about 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 information about 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 information about GlenLakes!
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL POA Wins Annual Award
in Awards & HonorsIbis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL is pleased to announce that its Property Owners Association was recently named the 2013 Florida Homeowners Association Community of the Year. The announcement was made at the Florida Communities of Excellence Conference and Awards Gala among more than 400 representatives from community associations around the state.
This recognition goes annually to a Florida community that has shown exemplary accomplishments in association services, facilities, problem-solving and innovation. Ibis POA was cited in particular for its “Florida-friendly” landscaping, civic volunteerism and disaster-preparedness. 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 2012 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!
Golf Communities News: Windmill Harbour SC Joins GCHN, New FL, GA, SC Homes
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesVol. 15, No. 833 July 16, 2013 Circ. 25,075
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* Windmill Harbour Joins GCH Network
* Today’s New Real Estate Deals
* Discovery Packages
* Community News & Updates
* What’s Happening At…
* Just Sold!
* Martha’s Vineyard Happenings
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Video Just Added to…
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming July 19!
Good Morning! The elegant, private marina community of Windmill Harbour, Hilton Head Island joins the GCH Network this morning. Blessed with easy access to Calibogue Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway, Windmill Harbour offers a yacht club, sports center, tennis and swimming and boat slips up to 60 feet.
And, club membership gets you on nearby golf courses, plus you have all of Hilton Head Island for even more golf opportunities and island exploring. See below for details, plus today’s deals and travel packages, news, updates and more. —David Lott, Founder/Publisher
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