Pacetti Bay’s recent Harlem Wizards event was a huge hit with World Golf Village residents and schools alike! The Harlem Wizards faced off against the “Wildcats” on Friday, May 23rd at Pacetti Bay. The fun event was hosted by Pacetti Bay’s PTSO and title sponsored by Davidson Realty and Davidson Cares. Over 500 tickets to the event were sold and approximately $5,000 was raised for new technology at Pacetti Bay!
The night was full of fun on and off the court! VIP pass holders were able to meet the Harlem Wizards’ players before the game and sit courtside for a front row view of all the action. Each grade made a basket to raffle for the event, including a sports themed basket, a family fun basket, a beach basket and others. Fantastic raffle prizes included Disney, Universal, Seaworld and more. And, there were delicious food items for sale all benefiting Pacetti Bay, like SOS Diner food truck and Little Caesar’s Pizza.
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Tagged: Davidson Cares, Harlem Wizards, Mill Creek Elementary School, Nease High School, Pacetti Bay Middle School, Palencia Elementary School, Wards Creek Elementary School
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Posted by: Cathy Eng in News
Davidson Development is celebrating its’ 25th year as one of the First Coast’ premier development companies. The company was launched in May 1989 by Jim Davidson and Ed Gil after they purchased the development rights to World Golf Village from a partnership group formed in 1987.
An authority in the selection, planning, permitting, construction and marketing of long term, large scale mixed use real estate projects, Davidson Development has cultivated a reputation for smart real estate investments that continually yield high returns for investors.
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Tagged: davidson development, Ed Gil, Jacksonville Golf Course Communities, Jim Davidson, Rick Pariani, Sherry Davidson, World Golf Village Developers
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People move to World Golf Village for a variety of reasons – a safe family environment, sense of community, the golf lifestyle. But the Village also provides great career opportunities for many of our residents, including Josh and Stephanie Pate.
Both find their passion and career in the hospitality industry – Josh’s focus being on the hotel side and Stephanie focusing on catering and conventions. The couple recently joined the staff at the Renaissance World Golf Village.
The Pates, who also just bought their condominium in The Legends this winter, are enjoying their time settling into their new jobs and beautiful new home. We recently caught up with Stephanie to learn more about our new residents!
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Tagged: Jacksonville Golf Course Community, Renaissance World Golf Village, st augustine golf community, Stephanie Pate, The Legends Condominiums
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Davidson Cares, the corporate giving program of Davidson Realty, has reached more than $20,000 in donations for local St. Johns County public schools! The foundation’s second year of operation has seen an outpouring of support in donations and time given by the sponsors, the community, Davidson Realtors and contributors. The foundation’s Title Sponsors include Bank of England, Mile Marker Brewing, St. Augustine Ear, Nose & Throat and La Fontana at the Residences.
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Tagged: Davidson Cares, Mill Creek Elementary, Pacetti Bay Middle School, Palencia Elementary, Red White and Boom Fundraiser, st. johns county schools, Wards Creek Elementary
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When we think of childhood, what we often visualize is images of riding bikes, family events and birthday parties. But there are too many kids in our community that see none of these things – only years filled with pain and loneliness. This is where St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS) steps in, provides therapeutic care and love, and changes lives every day.
Founded in 1989 by Carl Simone, SAYS is a private, not-for-profit agency that provides three therapeutic residential homes for First Coast area boys ages six to 18 who have suffered from physical or sexual abuse, or extreme neglect. “Our goal is to build self-esteem in these boys and young men to help them lead positive, meaningful lives,” said Executive Director Schuyler Siefker, who was honored as 2014 Administrator of the Year by the Florida Coalition for Children.
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Posted by: Cathy Eng in Tips
For many of us, Mother’s Day is all about greeting cards, bouquets of carnations, and breakfast in bed. While these gestures are all appreciated, why not surprise Mom this year with an unexpected present that matches her personality to a tee? We’ve compiled some ideas for gifts that will suit almost any type of Mom. Let’s start by considering what she likes. My Mom likes to …
… get outside and break a sweat!
Help your health-minded Mom keep track of her daily activity with a no pressure gadget that is simple to use: an activity tracker! There are many on the market, but the most affordable and highest rated trackers are the Fitbit and SYNC Fit brands. These tiny devices count steps, distance, and calories burned. They also sync wirelessly to Mom’s laptop so she can use online tools to set goals and track progress. No need to worry though; even the lowest tech Mom can use the simple, one-button device! They sell online for less than $100.
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Though Randy and Bernadette Slocum are new residents, the couple actually took an interest in World Golf Village when it was just starting to take root in the late 90s.
While they didn’t buy at that time, the community certainly made a lasting impression on the couple and they recently settled into the King & Bear community where they are enjoying the peace, beauty, and of course, golf. We caught up with Randy to learn more.
How long have you lived in World Golf Village? We closed on our new home in December 2013. We have settled in on Crown Drive and are truly enjoying everything about this wonderful community. In fact, before we bought our home in Jacksonville 14 years ago we had looked at World Golf Village when it was in its infancy.
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Tagged: Bernadette Slocum, King & Bear Community, Resident Spotlight, Slocum Resident Spotlight, st augustine golf community, St. Augustine Golf Communities, Village Church
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Easter is here, which means baskets filled with colored eggs and a day filled outdoor family fun! To celebrate this year, St. Augustine is gearing up for a hopping good time with exciting festivities. Here is a sampling of local events to consider on Easter Sunday, April 20.
Easter Sunday Brunch at Villagio Italian Grille
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — The Renaissance WGV Resort
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Tagged: 56th Annual St. Augustine Easter Promenade, Easter in St Augustine, Easter Sunday Brunch, Family Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt & Plaza Stroll, Jazz Jam & Spring Fling, St. Augustine Easter Events, St. Augustine Easter Parade
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Davidson Realty is thrilled to welcome S.O.S. Diner, a local food truck company, to feature its fare at the Davidson Realty offices each Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
S.O.S. Diner serves a variety of lunchtime favorites, including sandwiches, wraps, tacos, scrumptious sides, and various soups and stews. Visit S.O.S. Diner’s Facebook page to see a menu and photos of their mouthwatering menu items!
Part of the proceeds will benefit Davidson Cares, which offers support through grants to several St. Johns County public schools, including Mill Creek Elementary School, Wards Creek Elementary School, Palencia Elementary School, and Pacetti Bay Middle School. The program also raises funds directly for the schools through an annual 5K race and other fundraising events.
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Tagged: Davidson Cares, Davidson Realty, S.O.S. Diner, SOS Diner Food Truck, St. Augustine Food Truck, St. Johns County Public Schools, st. johns county schools
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When it opened its doors in November 2007, Blackstone Grille set a new precedent for excellence in American Fusion cuisine for all of Northeast Florida. Since then, it has earned distinctions from Jacksonville Magazine as one of the area’s best eateries, and continues to gain traction as a top dining destination for Jacksonville and St. Augustine.
Blackstone’s executive chef and principal Charles Wang has been an integral part of the bistro’s success by utilizing his uniquely diverse culinary background. A more than 30-year restaurant veteran, Charles earned 1st Place honors at the 2002 TBS Superstation Dinner and a Movie, an invitation-only cooking competition held in New York. He has also been a cooking competition judge.
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Tagged: Blackstone Grille, Blackstone Grille Julington Creek, Blackstone Grille Restaurant, Heritage Landing, Julington Creek Restaurant
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