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Jan

5 Tips on Finding a Builder you can Trust

Posted by: Sherry Davidson in Builders

Mark Downing with CornerStone Homes and I sat down recently to discuss new home construction. We agreed we are both seeing a lot more people finding a great buy on lots and needing to find a builder. I thought it might be helpful to share some tips for finding a great builder you can trust.

1- Ask family, friends, coworkers or your real estate agent for a recommendation.
2- Make sure the builder has a permanent business location and a good reputation with local banks and suppliers.
3- Ask to speak with previous customers.
4- Make sure you will enjoy working with the builder. You will be in close contact with them throughout the construction process.
5- Be cautious of unusually low-priced bids.

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Jan

Discover What De-Cluttering Will do For You!

Posted by: Peyton Davidson in Tips

World Golf Village resident Michelle Petrarca, owner of “U Need Me” shared some much needed de-cluttering tips after the holidays. “My motto is to improve your space, create harmony, and discover what de-cluttering can do for you,” says Petrarca.

Michelle has come to realize that the journey from chaos to order is a powerful, transformative and spiritual undertaking and that her job is to stand witness for this process. When people are finally ready to pick up the phone to contact her, they are ready to look deep into their lives and begin letting go of the items and commitments that no longer serve them and actually keep them from feeling the creativity and freedom they yearn for.

Michelle believes to start the process, you first need to ask yourself these questions:
Do you feel uncomfortable when uninvited guests visit?
Are closets, cabinets and drawers overflowing?
How many items are “homeless” in each room ?
Do you waste time looking for possessions?
Is clutter causing a stressful atmosphere in your home?

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Jan

The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum at World Golf Village Announces 2012 Inductees

Posted by: Caryn Best in Golf, News, WGV Events

Five golf greats will receive the game’s highest honor when they are inducted to The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum in St. Augustine, FL. The list of 2012 inductees includes Phil Mickelson, Hollis Stacy, Dan Jenkins, Sandy Lyle and Peter Alliss. The Class of 2012 will be honored at the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum Induction Ceremony on May 7, 2012 which is the kick-off event to THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC at Sawgrass May 8-13, 2012 in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

Phil Mickelson is a four-time major championship winner and met the final qualification for the ballot when he turned 40 last year. Hollis Stacy is a four-time LPGA major winner, and award-winning journalist Dan Jenkins was selected for a Lifetime Achievement Award. Winning 29 tournaments including 18 on The European Tour, Sandy Lyle was elected through the International Ballot, while former player and longtime commentator Peter Alliss was selected via the Lifetime Achievement Category.

Phil Mickelson

Mickelson’s career is highlighted by his four major championship titles: the 2004, 2006 and 2010 Masters; and the 2005 PGA Championship. He has 35 additional PGA TOUR wins, including the 2007 PLAYERS Championship, and three international victories. He became eligible for the PGA TOUR Ballot after his 10th year on TOUR in 2003, and met the final qualification for that ballot when he turned 40 last year.

Hollis Stacy

Stacy’s career was defined by her successes in USGA events. She charged onto the golf scene by winning consecutive U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship titles from 1969-71 and remains the only player ever to win that event three times. As a professional, she won U.S. Women’s Open championships in 1977, 1978 and 1984. Stacy’s fourth major title came in 1983, when she won the Peter Jackson Classic (later named the du Maurier Classic).

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Jan

Villagio at the Renaissance Impresses with Great Italian Fare

Posted by: Doug Duggan in Restaurant Reviews

What a delight it is to finally have an upscale Italian restaurant right here in our St. Augustine golf course community. Villagio, the new eatery in the Renaissance Resort Hotel in the heart of WGV opened on 11/11/11 and offered $11.00 wines and $11.00 entrees for three nights. The response was so overwhelming that the kitchen had difficulty keeping up with the demand, but for those who were less than enchanted during that opening, it is well worth a return visit. And if you haven’t dined there yet, you will be pleasantly surprised. The wines by the glass are generously poured and each evening, in addition to a nice wine list, they feature 3 good wines by the bottle at greatly reduced prices. The menu is diverse, and there are daily specials – such as a quail dish recently offered.

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Jan

OUR MOTORING HERITAGE

Posted by: Rick Pariani in Local Events, Travel, WGV Events

Most visitors to our region recognize its natural beauty – and its relation to the Atlantic Ocean and the St. Johns River. Ours is a distinctly out-door place where recreation comes easily.

Fishing, beachcombing, surfing, hiking, biking, boating and golfing are the activities that first come to mind. But, our opportunities and choices for recreation and entertainment are world-class. Coupled with our wonderful-winter-weather and comfortable fall and spring days – the months from November through May afford uniquely memorable, motoring events.

In close proximity and easily accessed, you can satisfy your diverse interests every weekend.

Start with a visit to the Turkey Rod Run, at least once – even if you aren’t shopping for a weekend special. This show and sale is the premier east coast car event and swap meet, staged throughout the 4 day Thanksgiving weekend inside the Daytona International Speedway. Thousands of cars are displayed for both competition and sale and virtually every part you need for restoration and customizing is available. This is the place for you to buy that car of your youth or dreams.

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Dec

Mark Downing with CornerStone Homes Talks Changes in the New Home Construction Industry

Posted by: Sherry Davidson in Builders, Videos

I had an opportunity to visit with Mark Downing from CornerStone Homes recently and thought you might enjoy his comments on the video above. We talked about the changes we are seeing in the new home industry.

When the real estate industry was booming, it was not easy to find a desirable lot in a great community at an affordable price. Today there are many lots available and the prices are amazingly affordable. Right now in the King & Bear we have 10 bank owned lots available that include a membership to the King & Bear and Slammer & Squire golf courses. We also have Developer lots available with memberships and a few lots owned by builders that could be purchased.

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Dec

Standard Pacific Homes to Break Ground on New Homes in GroveWood

Posted by: Caryn Best in Builders, News

In November, national homebuilder Standard Pacific Homes closed on 16 homesites in the neighborhood of GroveWood in our St. Augustine golf course community. Standard Pacific Homes will soon break ground on four spec homes on the GroveWood lots, ranging from about 2,500 to 3,500 square feet. Pricing will start in high $200,000s. The featured floor plans include the Kingfisher (2,469 square feet), Cambridge (3,051 square feet), Belmont (3,536 square feet), Carisbrooke (3,226 square feet) and the Palladium (2,912 square feet). An extensive list of upgrades come standard on all the homes. Davidson Realty’s Mirtha Barzaga was the Realtor for the transaction.

Founded in 1965, Standard Pacific Homes has built 113,000 houses nationwide over nearly five decades. As they have grown, Standard Pacific Homes has remained faithful to our original vision: to build thoughtfully designed homes, well-crafted to provide quality of life for the families who live in them and complement the neighborhoods they share.

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Dec

Pet Sitting for the Holidays

Posted by: Peyton Davidson in Uncategorized

The holidays get hectic, but between shopping for presents and packing for travel we need to remember our furry friends! There are plenty of people located in or around our St. Augustine golf course community that would be happy to help take care of our feline or canine family members.

For in-home pet care, give All Ears Pet Sitting a call at 904-687-9610. Pets are more relaxed in their own environments surrounded by familiar sights, sounds, and smells. You don’t’ have to worry about dropping your animal off or picking it up. They are available for vacations, holidays, business travel, mid-day dog walking, and transportation to and from the vet and groomer.

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Dec

5 Tips for Decorating for Christmas

Posted by: Peyton Davidson in Uncategorized

Our friends at Interiors Revitalized were willing to give us some great tips on decorating our Jacksonville golf course homes for the holidays!

1. Choose 2 or 3 colors to decorate with.

Using two to three colors to decorate will help you achieve a professionally decorated look. Deciding on a color palate before you go shopping will make the selection process quick and easy.

2. Bring the outdoors in.

Cut fresh greenery or visit your local tree stand for cuttings. You can use them on the mantle, as garland, or as a centerpiece along with candles. The possibilities are endless!

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Dec

World Golf Village Holiday Lighting Contest Underway Now – Vote For Your Favorite!

Posted by: Caryn Best in Uncategorized

For young and old alike, touring the neighborhood to view holiday light decorations is one of the purest pleasures of the seasons. There’s plenty of twinkle to ogle in our beautiful St. Augustine golf course community. In fact, there’s a contest around holiday lighting going on right now in World Golf Village. It’s not too late to enter your home and show off your holiday decorating prowess, or enter a World Golf Village neighbor. Then view all the leaders and vote for your favorite holiday lighting display online.

The World Golf Village Holiday Lighting Contest is now in its 5th year. Starting in 2007 with just seven homes entered, it has grown to nearly 50 homes vying for the top prize and garnering thousands of votes. The current leader board for this year’s contest includes festive homes throughout the Neighborhoods of World Golf Village, including Kingsbury, Bearsford, Waterbury, Turnberry, Grovewood, Tuscan Wood and Windmill Estates. View the homes currently on the leader board here: www.wgvsocial.com/leaders.htm.

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5 Tips on Finding a Builder you can Trust

Discover What De-Cluttering Will do For You!

The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum at World Golf Village Announces 2012 Inductees

Villagio at the Renaissance Impresses with Great Italian Fare

OUR MOTORING HERITAGE

Mark Downing with CornerStone Homes Talks Changes in the New Home Construction Industry

Standard Pacific Homes to Break Ground on New Homes in GroveWood

Pet Sitting for the Holidays

5 Tips for Decorating for Christmas

World Golf Village Holiday Lighting Contest Underway Now – Vote For Your Favorite!

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