FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. --- Five major golf tournaments scheduled for September, October and November at Amelia National Golf & Country Club in Fernandina Beach are expected to draw more than 1,000 players and spectators says Todd McDonald, head PGA golf pro at Amelia National Golf & County Club.
On Sept. 10, Amelia National will host the USGA Senior Amateur Qualifier, a regional tournament to qualify top golfers for the USGA Senior Amateur tour.
McDonald said USGA will eventually qualify 96 players, some of which will emerge USGA’s best senior amateur in the U.S.
On Oct. 13, Amelia National will host the CW Vision golf tournament to fete 20 top players who helped raise money for CW Vision, a not-for-profit Fernandina Beach organization that provides free vision care for poor families.
McDonald said the golfers will play 36 holes, with lunch served after 18 holes and hors d’oeuvres when the tourney ends.
Eighty to 100 players are expected to compete in the third annual Toys for Tots Tournament at Amelia National on Oct. 17.
Amelia National will host the second annual Sutton Place Behavioral Health Golf Tournament on Nov. 5 to raise money for Sutton Place, a Fernandina Beach charitable organization that helps families with substance abuse related problems.
McDonald said last year’s Sutton Place Behavioral Health golf tournament drew more than 70 players.
On Nov. 12, Amelia National will host its second annual Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament. Last year the Knights of Columbus tournament attracted more than 80 players.
About ICI Homes
ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 homebuilders in the nation. The 32+-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
Monday, July 23, 2012
August Outback Steakhouse Fundraiser to Benefit Volusia/Flagler Animal Rescue Group
ORMOND BEACH – Employees at the Ormond Beach Outback Steakhouse once again will show their charitable sides when they host an Aug. 11 luncheon to benefit the Rescued Hearts Animal Shelter’s Medical Care Fund.
For every $10 lunch served at the beachside restaurant, $5 will go directly to the animal group’s medical care fund, which helps provide care for dogs and cats in foster homes until they are adopted, according to Lynn Myers, RHAS president.
“This is the fifth fundraiser luncheon the Outback has hosted for us the past three years, and we are forever grateful, especially to the employees who work for free and often donate their tips from the day.”
The community is invited to join Rescued Heart’s volunteers, board members and other animal supporters at either 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m., Myers said. Tickets luncheon include a choice of steak, grilled chicken or pasta entrée with bread, a choice of side, and a beverage.
Reservations can be made by calling 386-846-6114 and specifying a seating time. For details, email RHASoffice@yahoo.com or visit www.rescuedheartsanimalshelter.com.
Rescued Hearts, a 501(C)(3) non-profit agency, incorporated in 2008 to help find homes for animals in Volusia and Flagler counties. The agency’s long-term goal is to obtain land and construct a facility to help decrease local government’s cost to house or euthanize unwanted animals. Other goals are to establish an aggressive spay/neuter program, help animals stay at home to prevent the need for sheltering, and provide care and quality of life for animals.
For every $10 lunch served at the beachside restaurant, $5 will go directly to the animal group’s medical care fund, which helps provide care for dogs and cats in foster homes until they are adopted, according to Lynn Myers, RHAS president.
“This is the fifth fundraiser luncheon the Outback has hosted for us the past three years, and we are forever grateful, especially to the employees who work for free and often donate their tips from the day.”
The community is invited to join Rescued Heart’s volunteers, board members and other animal supporters at either 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m., Myers said. Tickets luncheon include a choice of steak, grilled chicken or pasta entrée with bread, a choice of side, and a beverage.
Reservations can be made by calling 386-846-6114 and specifying a seating time. For details, email RHASoffice@yahoo.com or visit www.rescuedheartsanimalshelter.com.
Rescued Hearts, a 501(C)(3) non-profit agency, incorporated in 2008 to help find homes for animals in Volusia and Flagler counties. The agency’s long-term goal is to obtain land and construct a facility to help decrease local government’s cost to house or euthanize unwanted animals. Other goals are to establish an aggressive spay/neuter program, help animals stay at home to prevent the need for sheltering, and provide care and quality of life for animals.
Lennar Offers Zero Down, Zero Closing Costs, Free Flat Screen TV with Purchase of Select Homes
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division is offering zero down payment, zero closing costs and a free 51-inch flat screen TV with the purchase of select homes at its Clermont, Orlando and Space Coast area communities from Aug. 1 through 31.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the offer is good for select homes at Emerson Park in Apopka; Nona Terrace, Preston Pointe and Somerset Landing at Wyndham Lakes in Orlando, Treviso in Sanford; Cortland Woods at Providence in Davenport; Independence in Winter Garden; Red Tail Golf & Country Club near Heathrow in Lake County; on active adult homes at Heritage Hills in Clermont and Heritage Isle in Viera in Brevard County and on vacation homes at Paradise Palms in Kissimmee.
“Along with record low interest rates, zero down and zero closing costs will make it easier than ever to buy a new home in one of our neighborhoods,” Metheny said.
“With a free 51-inch flat screen TV to sweeten the deal, we’re sure to excite home buyers all across Central Florida,” he said.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the offer is good for select homes at Emerson Park in Apopka; Nona Terrace, Preston Pointe and Somerset Landing at Wyndham Lakes in Orlando, Treviso in Sanford; Cortland Woods at Providence in Davenport; Independence in Winter Garden; Red Tail Golf & Country Club near Heathrow in Lake County; on active adult homes at Heritage Hills in Clermont and Heritage Isle in Viera in Brevard County and on vacation homes at Paradise Palms in Kissimmee.
“Along with record low interest rates, zero down and zero closing costs will make it easier than ever to buy a new home in one of our neighborhoods,” Metheny said.
“With a free 51-inch flat screen TV to sweeten the deal, we’re sure to excite home buyers all across Central Florida,” he said.
Ryland Homes Starts Construction of Two New Luxury Model Homes Priced from the $300s at Carolina Park in Mount Pleasant
CHARLESTON, S.C. --- Ryland Homes has started construction of two new model homes at Carolina Park, located off Carolina Park Blvd. and Hwy. 17 North in Mount Pleasant.
Brian Cartwright, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Charleston-Myrtle Beach region, said Ryland Homes plans to build 58 new luxury homes at Carolina Park.
The two-story Coosaw model home offers four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths in 3,206 square feet of living space with a detached two-car garage. The Coosaw floor plan at Carolina Park is priced from $360,000.
The two-story Thompson model home, with 2,446 square feet of living space, offers three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths with a bonus room and a detached two-car garage. The Thompson floor plan boasts a downstairs master bedroom and is priced from $322,000.
Both models are scheduled to open by the end of September.
Ryland offers six floor plans at Carolina Park ranging from 2,100 to 2,964 square feet, priced from the low $300s.
Carolina Park features a Junior Olympic-size pool, tennis courts, a playground and walking and biking trails.
About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The company currently operates in 13 states across the country and has built more than 295,000 homes and financed more than 245,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.” Visit www.Ryland.com
Brian Cartwright, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Charleston-Myrtle Beach region, said Ryland Homes plans to build 58 new luxury homes at Carolina Park.
The two-story Coosaw model home offers four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths in 3,206 square feet of living space with a detached two-car garage. The Coosaw floor plan at Carolina Park is priced from $360,000.
The two-story Thompson model home, with 2,446 square feet of living space, offers three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths with a bonus room and a detached two-car garage. The Thompson floor plan boasts a downstairs master bedroom and is priced from $322,000.
Both models are scheduled to open by the end of September.
Ryland offers six floor plans at Carolina Park ranging from 2,100 to 2,964 square feet, priced from the low $300s.
Carolina Park features a Junior Olympic-size pool, tennis courts, a playground and walking and biking trails.
About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The company currently operates in 13 states across the country and has built more than 295,000 homes and financed more than 245,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.” Visit www.Ryland.com
Del Webb Communities in Florida Experience Resurgence in Buyer Traffic and Interest Baby Boomers from the U.S. Northern States Drive Demand
CENTRAL / NORTHEAST , Fla. -- A steadily improving national economy and increasing consumer confidence, especially from Baby Boomers in the U.S. Northern states, have prompted more buyer interest for retirement and second homes across Florida, according to Del Webb, the nation’s leading builder of developments for people ages 55 and older.
“We are seeing the first signs of a growing wave of pent-up demand for new homes in our active adult communities in Florida,” said Sean Strickler, vice president of Del Webb in North Florida, which is currently selling in six Del Webb communities in the Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando and Tampa markets.
“A substantial portion of recent newcomers at our Del Webb communities had previously delayed building a new home in retirement, and were dependent on selling their family homes in the Northeastern states. But, with national economic conditions improving and Baby Boomers’ savings increasing, they are no longer delaying their plans for retirement and want to start taking advantage of the legendary Del Webb lifestyle,” Strickler added.
According to recent studies by Del Webb, there is an upward trend of Baby Boomers becoming more financially prepared for retirement and also planning to retire in a different state than they currently live. Florida remains a perennial favorite and a top contender among Baby Boomers looking for their retirement home. “This bodes well for the sustainable homebuyer interest and the willingness of Baby Boomers to sign contracts with Del Webb communities,” Strickler said.
The Sutters, who recently moved into a new home at Del Webb Stone Creek in Ocala, had leased an apartment when a buyer made an offer on their home in Ohio almost as soon as it was listed. Having put off their Florida retirement for almost five years waiting for prices to recover, the Sutters paid a small penalty to break their lease to move into their new Florida home.
For recent Del Webb Orlando newcomers James and Amy Setaro, who moved into their new home at Del Webb Orlando in May, the story is the same; as well as for Earl Ellsworth and Joyce Ryan from Raleigh. In just three days of his home being listed Ellsworth sold his home while Ryan home sold hers within 60 days.
“Luckily we found a short-term rental nearby because our new home at Ocala’s Del Webb Stone Creek will be ready for move-in by October,” said Ellsworth.
At Del Webb Ponte Vedra near Jacksonville, three couples: Jerry and Joannie Brandman from Orchard Lake, Michigan, David and Patty Carpenter from Massachusetts, and Bo and Jean Fritz from Pennsylvania accelerated their new home purchases – thanks to quick sales of their family homes.
“That’s the story we’re hearing over and over again, and we expect we’ll hear it a lot more as the economy picks up steam and housing sales improve across the board,” Strickler said.
About Del Webb
Del Webb, the pioneer of active adult retirement communities, is America’s leading builder of developments for people ages 55+. Since 1960, Del Webb has redefined retirement and retirement living by meeting the housing and lifestyle needs of the active Baby Boomer. Del Webb’s amenities and program offerings provide residents an engaging environment, which fulfills their creative, social, physical fitness and intellectual needs as they journey into the next chapter in their lives – whether it means retirement or still working. Del Webb has grown to more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 20 states. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com. To learn more about how to plan a smart future, check out financial tools at delwebb.com/value.
About PulteGroup
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is one of America’s largest home building companies with operations in approximately 60 markets throughout the country. Through its brand portfolio that includes Centex, Pulte Homes and Del Webb, the company is one of the industry’s most versatile homebuilders able to meet the needs of multiple buyer groups and respond to changing consumer demand. PulteGroup conducts extensive research to provide home buyers with innovative solutions and new homes designed for the way people actually live today. As the most awarded home builder in customer satisfaction, PulteGroup brands have consistently ranked among top home builders in third-party customer satisfaction studies.
For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, go to pultegroup.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com
“We are seeing the first signs of a growing wave of pent-up demand for new homes in our active adult communities in Florida,” said Sean Strickler, vice president of Del Webb in North Florida, which is currently selling in six Del Webb communities in the Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando and Tampa markets.
“A substantial portion of recent newcomers at our Del Webb communities had previously delayed building a new home in retirement, and were dependent on selling their family homes in the Northeastern states. But, with national economic conditions improving and Baby Boomers’ savings increasing, they are no longer delaying their plans for retirement and want to start taking advantage of the legendary Del Webb lifestyle,” Strickler added.
According to recent studies by Del Webb, there is an upward trend of Baby Boomers becoming more financially prepared for retirement and also planning to retire in a different state than they currently live. Florida remains a perennial favorite and a top contender among Baby Boomers looking for their retirement home. “This bodes well for the sustainable homebuyer interest and the willingness of Baby Boomers to sign contracts with Del Webb communities,” Strickler said.
The Sutters, who recently moved into a new home at Del Webb Stone Creek in Ocala, had leased an apartment when a buyer made an offer on their home in Ohio almost as soon as it was listed. Having put off their Florida retirement for almost five years waiting for prices to recover, the Sutters paid a small penalty to break their lease to move into their new Florida home.
For recent Del Webb Orlando newcomers James and Amy Setaro, who moved into their new home at Del Webb Orlando in May, the story is the same; as well as for Earl Ellsworth and Joyce Ryan from Raleigh. In just three days of his home being listed Ellsworth sold his home while Ryan home sold hers within 60 days.
“Luckily we found a short-term rental nearby because our new home at Ocala’s Del Webb Stone Creek will be ready for move-in by October,” said Ellsworth.
At Del Webb Ponte Vedra near Jacksonville, three couples: Jerry and Joannie Brandman from Orchard Lake, Michigan, David and Patty Carpenter from Massachusetts, and Bo and Jean Fritz from Pennsylvania accelerated their new home purchases – thanks to quick sales of their family homes.
“That’s the story we’re hearing over and over again, and we expect we’ll hear it a lot more as the economy picks up steam and housing sales improve across the board,” Strickler said.
About Del Webb
Del Webb, the pioneer of active adult retirement communities, is America’s leading builder of developments for people ages 55+. Since 1960, Del Webb has redefined retirement and retirement living by meeting the housing and lifestyle needs of the active Baby Boomer. Del Webb’s amenities and program offerings provide residents an engaging environment, which fulfills their creative, social, physical fitness and intellectual needs as they journey into the next chapter in their lives – whether it means retirement or still working. Del Webb has grown to more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 20 states. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com. To learn more about how to plan a smart future, check out financial tools at delwebb.com/value.
About PulteGroup
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is one of America’s largest home building companies with operations in approximately 60 markets throughout the country. Through its brand portfolio that includes Centex, Pulte Homes and Del Webb, the company is one of the industry’s most versatile homebuilders able to meet the needs of multiple buyer groups and respond to changing consumer demand. PulteGroup conducts extensive research to provide home buyers with innovative solutions and new homes designed for the way people actually live today. As the most awarded home builder in customer satisfaction, PulteGroup brands have consistently ranked among top home builders in third-party customer satisfaction studies.
For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, go to pultegroup.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com
Lennar’s ACES Program offering Six Percent Commissions is on for Top Orlando Area Realtors that sell by July 31, close by Aug. 31
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division recently has been offering top area Realtors six percent commissions on the closings of select new ready-to-move-in homes throughout its communities in the Orlando, Clermont and Space Coast areas.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Realtors must sell by July 31 and close by Aug. 31 to receive an additional one percent commission – or a total of six percent – on sales of new move-in ready Lennar homes.
Metheny said the extra one percent is earned if Realtors register for Lennar’s ACES Realtor program at www.lennarlovesrealtors.com and successfully complete the online orientation program and pass the test.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Realtors must sell by July 31 and close by Aug. 31 to receive an additional one percent commission – or a total of six percent – on sales of new move-in ready Lennar homes.
Metheny said the extra one percent is earned if Realtors register for Lennar’s ACES Realtor program at www.lennarlovesrealtors.com and successfully complete the online orientation program and pass the test.
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