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The Vision of World Golf Village

Posted by: Sherry Davidson in News
 

Behind anything great, you find a great story. World Golf Village is no exception. In the 1980s, St. Johns County had less than 100,000 residents. It was inevitable that the area would blossom with the right vision and execution. Jim Davidson, President of Davidson Development, was the man for the job. 

Jim could see the pieces of the World Golf Village puzzle come together. “Not only could Jim see the Jacksonville market heading south and knew this was the perfect area between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, but he could see the pine trees becoming the development he envisioned,” shared Davidson Realty President and Jim’s wife, Sherry Davidson. “Jim saw beyond the golf courses, lakes, and homes and saw people walking their dogs and pushing their children in strollers on the sidewalks.” 

Jim was persistent in bringing World Golf Village to life. He met regularly with land planners, engineers, attorney’s and an environmental team to make sure the pieces came together as he planned. Although many along the way didn’t believe, Jim never doubted he could get the job done right. Once the World Golf Village developer financed a new interchange on Interstate 95, the development became extremely attractive to commuters, as World Golf Village was one of only a few options for buyers in St. Johns County who worked in Jacksonville. 

The pieces continued to come together after Jim brought the PGA TOUR and other golf organizations on board to build the World Golf Hall of Fame. From there, Jim assembled various partners for the golf courses, the hotel, and the retail stores to further bring attraction to the area. World Golf Village turned out to be exactly what people were looking for, including the Davidsons. Jim and Sherry Davidson were one of the first homeowners in World Golf Village and still live in World Golf Village to this day. 

While building World Golf Village, the Davidsons worked hard to protect the environment to ensure the community maintained its natural beauty. More than 2,775 acres, nearly half of the project site, was set aside for preservation. These efforts were recognized by the Florida Association of Realtors ®  when the Davidsons received the ENVY award in 2002. The ENVY award honor is given to developments that preserve Florida’s natural quality of life. 

The infrastructure added by World Golf Village paved the way for the development of other communities in the area like The Hutson Companies’ SilverLeaf, which will have 10,700 homesites, 2,650,000 square feet of mixed-use commercial space, and more than 3,500 acres of conservation land. It is clear that World Golf Village blazed the trail. 

The master planned community has prospered over the last 23 years and is regarded as one of the most desired communities on the First Coast. With more than 6,000 homes and more than 15,000 residents, World Golf Village provides a place to live that is picture perfect. Whether you are a golf lover eager to take advantage of the award winning golf courses or a family wanting to give their children the opportunity to attend fantastic public schools or interested in enjoying an active adult community, you have a home in World Golf Village.

World Golf Village has a vibrant history to be proud of and a legacy to look forward to, as it continues to be a highly sought-after area. No one knows World Golf Village better than Davidson Realty. If you are interested in calling World Golf Village home, contact Davidson Realty at (904) 940-5000.

 
 
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Davidson Realty agent Mirtha Barzaga recently held back-to-school drives at the King & Bear Amenity Center and Heritage Landing Amenity Center in World Golf Village. Mirtha collected school supplies to benefit kids in need at several St. Johns County Schools.

The turnout was fantastic at both events, helping lots of students to start the school year off right! Generous donors delivered essential supplies like backpacks, notebooks, folders, markers, crayons, scissors and more.

“Many local students don’t have the basic things they need for school, which makes academic success all the more difficult for them,” said Mirtha. “These supplies help give students the confidence they need to learn, knowing they have the necessary tools.”

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Summer break will soon be ending for St. Johns County students (first day of school is Friday, August 10) and the school district has plenty of resources to help families prepare for the upcoming school year. Here are some excellent online sources for schedules, news and enrollment information.

Enrollment

School enrollment is easy! Just visit the St. Johns County Schools enrollment page to get started. It is recommended that parents register their kids as soon as possible to help reduce the volume of students enrolling when school starts and help the district prepare for the appropriate number of teachers.

Please note:If you are already enrolled, you may still need to take action! Current students must update residency documentation before transitioning to middle (6th grade) and high school (9th grade)!

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Did you know that hundreds of children in St. Johns County qualify as homeless? Let’s come together to make sure they have what they need to start their school year off right! Davidson Realty agent Mirtha Barzaga is hosting a Back to School Supply Drive on August 5th and 6th to collect items like backpacks, pencils, lunch boxes, highlighters, calculators, colored pencils and more!

The Supply Drive is to support children in need from Kindergarten through eighth grade at our local schools. Each grade has a specific list of needs, which you can view by visiting http://www.davidsonrealtyinc.com/resources/events or Davidson Realty’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/davidsonrealty. Any items you can provide would be so appreciated!

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Northern St. Johns County has become one of the area’s most desired locations for homebuyers. It’s no wonder! Residents enjoy quick access to Jacksonville and an A-rated school district—all set against a pastoral backdrop of live oaks and palm trees (not to mention great golf).

In recent years, the area has experienced significant residential and commercial growth. The U.S. Census Bureau places St. Johns County as the 11th fastest-growing county in the U.S. (based on 2013/2014 estimates).

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(L-R) Davidson Realty Agents Colleen Roark and Mirtha Barzaga with Amy Witherspoon, Owner of Citrus Carpet & Tile Cleaning, at Pacetti Bay Middle School’s luncheon

Mirtha Barzaga, a top producing Realtor with Davidson Realty, Inc., recently unveiled a charity program to provide ongoing support to Wards Creek Elementary School, Pacetti Bay Middle School and Nease High School.

As part of the program, the Barzaga real estate team and associated vendors will contribute a portion of business generated or referred by the schools’ teachers and faculty back to the schools. Vendors include Bank of England, Donna Mancini Staging & Redesign, Inc., Kimmie’s Cleaners & Angel Painting, Citrus Carpet & Tile Cleaning, AB Mobile Tint, Salameh Group and Old Republic Home Protection.

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As St. Johns County students gear up to return to the classroom, parents are now looking for after-school activities for the fall. From football to drama classes, our area offers diverse options for all skill levels, talents and interests. Here are just some of the local activity options for your children:

Soccer by Amenity Athletics (Ages 4-13): Games are on Saturday mornings between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Heritage Landing amenity center.

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We are pleased to announce that Davidson Realty’s corporate giving program, Davidson Cares, successfully raised more than $2,000 from its Leprechaun Chase 10k/5k and Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday, March 7, held at World Golf Village’s town center!

The race included 220 runners and walkers whose entries helped Davidson Cares raise funds for local schools, including Mill Creek Elementary School, Wards Creek Elementary School, Palencia Elementary School, Pacetti Bay Middle School and Nease High School. More than 40 children participated in the one-mile Kid’s Fun Run around World Golf Village’s Walk of Champions.

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Davidson Realty President Sherry Davidson is thrilled to join the St. Johns County Education Foundation (SJCEF) Board of Directors! She plans to use her skills in accounting and taxation to serve on the SJCEF Finance Committee. Sherry has always been very passionate about education and SJCEF offers some great programs for our neighborhood schools!

Sherry is President of Davidson Cares, Davidson Realty’s non-profit corporate giving program, which launched in 2011 to provide support for local St. Johns County schools through grants and fundraisers. Those schools include Wards Creek Elementary, Mill Creek Elementary, Palencia Elementary, Pacetti Bay Middle School and Nease High School.

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Thank you so much to all of our World Golf Village neighbors, parents and friends for helping to raise over $5,000 for our schools at this year’s Davidson Cares’ Novemberfest Fundraiser! This year’s event was better than ever with live music by Terribly Fantastic, an incredible taco bar, delicious craft beers, delectable wines, and over 45 raffle/silent auction items. All money raised will be donated to Mill Creek Elementary, Wards Creek Elementary, Palencia Elementary, Pacetti Bay Middle School and Nease High School.

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