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Entries from May 2013

HabiJax to Build 25 Homes in Six Days in Historic Neighborhood of New Town

May 31st, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville (HabiJax) continues to turn the dream of homeownership into reality by committing to build 25 homes in six days in New Town, a community located west of Downtown Jacksonville. The event will begin on Saturday, June 1, and end on Saturday, June 8.

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Honorees Selected for Jacksonville’s Finest Presented by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

May 31st, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of North Florida (CFF), has selected its honorees for this year’s Jacksonville’s Finest, the popular event previously known as Single Greatest Night.

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How JAX Is Helping BI-LO and Winn-Dixie Grow and Prosper

May 30th, 2013 · Leave a Comment

JAXUSA Partnership, a division of the JAX Chamber, welcomed BI-LO and Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. President and CEO Randall Onstead as its keynote speaker today at its quarterly luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. Onstead told a crowd of approximately 500 people about the merger of Winn-Dixie and BI-LO supermarkets; the merged company’s plans for future growth; and how he believes the Jacksonville area is well-positioned for future growth.

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Leadership Jacksonville Hosts Annual Leadership Summit

May 30th, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Leadership Jacksonville, an organization that develops youth and adult leaders in Northeast Florida, welcomed 14 participants to its 2013 New Leadership Summit event.

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Cedar Bay Salutes Hometown Heroes with Buyer Incentives

May 30th, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Award-winning homebuilder, GreenPointe Homes, is celebrating Northeast Florida’s hometown heroes, including police officers, firefighters, teachers and military officials, by offering $2,000 in options and upgrades on newly purchased homes in the North Jacksonville community of Cedar Bay. Homebuyers have the option of four different floor plans to choose from, including the Clover, Forest, Emerald and Hawthorne. The homes feature four-, five- or six bedrooms and start from $169,000. Move-in ready homes on the Broward River are also available. All GreenPointe homes also have a number of distinctive features such as unique exterior appointments with stucco front elevation, designer landscaping with St. Augustine sod and irrigation and 30-year fungus resistant architectural roof shingles. Luxurious custom interiors include Colonial wood trim throughout, raised six-panel Colonial doors, satin nickel finish hardware and lighting fixtures, pre-wired for ceiling fans in all bedrooms, living room and library, and tray ceilings in the owners’ suite. All homes also feature large spacious kitchens with islands, crown and wainscoting moldings, raised bathroom vanities, tray ceilings, tilt-out windows, Southern-style front porches, additional lofts that can serve as game rooms or second entertainment areas and two-car garages. GreenPointe Homes has committed to responsible building practices and developed an Intelligent Green program which is implemented in all its homes, allowing residents to enjoy the added value of energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Some of the benefits of this program are radiant barrier roof sheathing, kitchens and bathrooms are equipped with water-saving dishwashers, toilets and plumbing fixtures, low-e windows, advanced techniques to ensure an infiltration-free building and programmable thermostat. Cedar Bay is a 153-home community located in North Jacksonville and is convenient to River City Marketplace, Jacksonville International Airport and minutes from downtown Jacksonville. The Cedar Bay Community Park offers the perfect place for get-togethers, family outings and celebrations with amenities such as community grills, tables and benches that overlook the Broward River, a shade structure and playground equipment for children. Residents will also enjoy numerous natural amenities as well as a convenient location close to the city’s major employers and nearby shopping and dining opportunities.

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Community First Hale & Hearty 7K in Riverside Avondale on June 1

May 29th, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida will launch its 2nd Annual Community First Hale & Hearty 7K in Riverside Avondale on Saturday, June 1.

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Transformation of The John Gorrie a condominium is Just What the Doctor Ordered for Riverside Avondale

May 29th, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The transformation of the former John Gorrie Junior High School to The John Gorrie a condominium is just what the doctor ordered for the continued revitalization of the Riverside Avondale neighborhood. The renovation of the former junior high school, which is a monument to the rich architectural heritage of the area, has created economic sustainability by providing affordable homes for numerous families in one of Northeast Florida’s most desired neighborhoods. Since the restoration, local shops and restaurants have experienced continued success in traffic and sales from the new residents The John Gorrie is bringing to the neighborhood. The John Gorrie offers homebuyers more than a diverse array of beautifully appointed homes in meticulously restored historic school buildings. Residents are provided access to a unique, local-centric lifestyle with cultural ambience. Great lengths were taken to modernize the buildings to today’s housing standards. Residents enjoy contemporary amenities including a custom-designed fitness center, elevators, private gated parking and a resident reading room featuring Wi-Fi internet access. The restored original private courtyard provides residents with a tranquil outdoor gathering space. Modern luxuries in all residences include stainless steel GE appliances, CaesarStone countertops, gourmet kitchens and pedestal sinks in bathrooms. Located at 2525 College Street, residents are within walking distance of cozy neighborhood restaurants, local boutiques and charming storefronts. Residents also enjoy close proximity to the banks of the St. Johns River, oak-canopied streets and a sampling of the area’s most marvelously maintained parks. The community is minutes from downtown Jacksonville, cultural landmarks such as The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, Riverside Arts Market (RAM) and national sporting venues. For more information or to schedule a sales appointment with Prudential Network Realty representative Lee Elmore, call (904) 383-3688 or take a virtual tour by visiting www.TheJohnGorrie.com.

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It’s Time to Discover Lennar’s Glenlaurel Estates

May 23rd, 2013 · Leave a Comment

If you are in the market for a new home and looking for a gorgeous community with an extremely convenient location, look no further than Lennar Homes’ Glenlaurel Estates. The Mandarin community is a rare gem with upscale family-friendly homes within easy distance of everywhere you want to be.

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PANDORA Store Grand Opening at the St. Johns Town Center May 23

May 22nd, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The new PANDORA store at the St. Johns Town Center will celebrate its grand opening celebration on Thursday, May 23. While the store opened its doors in March, the official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Thursday beginning at 6 p.m.

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Old San Jose on the River Wins Two Parade of Homes Awards

May 22nd, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The popular riverfront community of Old San Jose on the River has been recognized by the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) with two Parade of Homes awards for new home excellence. The community’s builder, New Leaf Construction, Inc., and architect, BSB Design–Jacksonville, received a gold award for the Halstead condominium model and a silver award for the Avondale single-family home model. The Parade of Homes honors the best in new home construction in Northeast Florida.

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