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Vol. 14, No. 724 June 8, 2012 Circ. 27,600
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PGA Village Verano: Special Florida living offer.
Today’s Headlines
* Florida Real Estate Deals
* Travel & Getaways
* Golf & Tennis Events
* Community News & Updates
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deal Shorts…
* Recently Added Golf & WaterView Communities
* Watch for our next issue, coming Tuesday, June 12th!
Good Morning! Florida is the most popular state featured on the GCH Network and today’s special Florida Deals will get a good going over. We also have a new golf and travel special from the Georgia Club that includes a show or concert at the Georgia Theatre, plus shopping and exploring in Historic Downtown Athens–any way you play it, you’ll have a full and fun weekend.
Also, take note of our Editors’ comments about their recent trips to the communities featured below. And if you have a question about a community mentioned in this issue, please don’t hesitate to contact me. For all the details, plus special community deals, news and updates, see below.–David Lott, Publisher
TODAY’S NEW REAL ESTATE DEALS
> PGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie FL, near the wide and navigable St. Lucie River, spotlights a brand-new 2-BR/2-BA home listed for $199,900 as a short sale.
Built with Kolter Homes attention to quality, this home has impact glass windows, stainless steel appliances, designer tile in the main living areas,a tile roof, brick paver driveway, security system, spray foam insulation, and much more.
It offers a convenient attached garage and comes with a 2-10 builder-plus protection and the rich array of amenities. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL, a 55+ retirement enclave that’s home to fine lakeside living, presents a Featured Home of the Month with fine golf course views. The 4-BR, 2.5-BA home at 1071 Continental is a Hartford model and is priced at just $144,900.
It features custom tile throughout, Sun Tunnel sky lights, an updated kitchen, double glass inlay front door with tiled/screened entry, master walk-in shower, plus a screened and trussed patio. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
TODAY’S NEW TRAVEL DEALS
> The Georgia Club, Statham GA invites traveling golfers to enjoy its attractive Georgia Club Golf and Athens Discovery Weekend offer.
You’ll get to play the Chancellor Course, dine on the Veranda or in the Club Lounge, take in a show or concert at the Georgia Theatre and spend a day shpping and exploring Historic Downtown Athens.
Package comes with helpful guidance to customize your experience and provide a choice of accommodations at preferred rates. Send me more information about The Georgia Club!
>>> GCH Quik Review: Our editors gave a thumbs-up to the recent naming of Athens, Georgia as one of America’s Best Places to Retire—and our enjoyment of this wonderful university town has always been paired with great experiences at The Georgia Club—especially golf on its 27-hole Chancellor Course, which is loaded with variety and chances to make birdie.
SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENTS
> Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC is taking registrations for the 2012 Els for Autism Golf Challenge at Harbour Town Golf Links. This event featuring Ernie Els and benefitting his Autism Foundation takes place Mon., Sept. 10 with a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start.
Registration fee is $600 per player, covering golf, range balls, gift bag, breakfast, boxed lunch, cocktail reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres and awards presentation.
Each two-man team in the field has a chance to reach the Grand Finale in Las Vegas on October 19-20, either by winning low net at a regional event or raising $10,000 to automatically qualify. Send me more information about Sea Pines!
>>> GCH Quik Review: Along with a steady stream of course design experts and aficionados, our editors have made the “re-pilgrimage” to Harbour Town Golf Links and been thrilled to see its minor renovations and general updating by Pete Dye—the track is greater than ever. We stayed as usual in the elegant Inn at Harbour Town and recommend a trip there enthusiastically.
> Aberdeen Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach, FL and its resident tennis enthusiasts are looking across the Atlantic to the tradition-minded the All England Lawn Tennis Club and its Wimbledon championship.
On Sun., July 8 starting at 8 a.m., members dressed in all-whites will participate in the “Breakfast at Wimbledon” festivities, with a tennis round robin tournament followed by a continental breakfast and live viewing of the championship final at the club’s Sunset Lounge. Send me more information about Aberdeen Golf & Country Club!
>>>GCH Quik Review: A recent spring visit to Aberdeen gave proof to the many good reports we have heard about its terrific tennis facilities. The tennis complex of 15 Har-Tru court includes a stadium observation area and there is also a comfortable viewing area for the court closest to the clubhouse for those who want to watch a good match in the making. Speaking of the clubhouse, residents there have every right to proud of their sparkling new 40,000 s.f. clubhouse which features state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities in addition to the tennis.
COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
> Dataw Island, SC, a maritime island known for its river and creek views and unlimited watersports, is enjoying high praise for the completed renovation work to its Tom Fazio-designed Cotton Dike golf course and has moved construction activities to its Morgan River course, en route to a $5.4 million renovation of the island’s 36 holes of world-class golf.
Work endorsed by Fazio began last spring on the Cotton Dike course, which re-opened at the end of last year. Send me more information about Dataw Island!
Best Real Estate & Travel Deal Shorts
> The Links at Gettysburg, Fayetteville, PA’s has some great golf values coming up. The community’s women-friendly course is offering Ladies Day on Tue., June 12—ladies play for just $40. On Wed., June 13, golfers age 60-and-up are invited for Senior Day, with a special green fee of $38. Send me more info…
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC’s Realtor Appreciation Days offer Free Lunch and Golf, plus an individual tour and update on the community’s recent growth and portfolio of new residential products, with prices ranging from the $130,000s to $1 million. Send me more info…
> Daniel Island, Charleston, SC’s currently listed 5-BR/5.5-BA home for $849,000 at 258 Delahow Street occupies a private, wooded homesite.
This custom home has a gourmet kitchen, 2-story family room and a large MBR with walk-in closets plus a spa-like marble shower. Purchase includes club social membership. Send me more info…
> Jefferson Landing, Jefferson NC’s featured 3-BR/3.5-BA at 188 Knoll View Place boasts an elevated site with panoramic golf and mountain views, plus a small private pond. Listed at $485,000, its main level includes a sunroom, hardwood floors and a stone fireplace. Send me more info…
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NORTH CAROLINA
=> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake
Private community, championship golf, fishing ponds, tennis, pool complex, nature trails, waterfalls, homes from $130,000 to the $900,000s
FLORIDA
=> Amelia National Golf & Country Club, Fernandina Beach
Private, gated community, clubhouse, fitness, tennis, swim club, restaurants, Tom Fazio golf, homes from the $300,000s
SOUTH CAROLINA
=> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Greenville
Private community in the Blue Ridge Mountains, 300 miles of shoreline, marina, fitness, golf, lots from $100,000s
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NORTH CAROLINA
=> Jefferson Landing, Jefferson
Semi-private, gated community, clubhouse, pool, fitness center, tennis, hiking, biking, canoeing nearby, real estate for the $40,000s
FLORIDA
=> The Woodlands at Ibis Golf & Country Club, Ormond Beach
Private, gated community, Three Nicklaus golf courses, 50,000-square-foot clubhouse, pool & spa, fitness center, tennis, homes from $400,000
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