From left, Bruce J. Parker and Janis Rafkin Spira

The Northeast Florida Builders Association’s Sales and Marketing Council recently honored BBX Capital Real Estate with a Laurel Award for Best Realtor Promotional Event at Beacon Lake, a lakefront lifestyle master-planned community in northern St. Johns County. Tapas and Tours, a progressive luncheon and model tour, welcomed 175 Realtors to the community.

“We are honored to receive this recognition for our successful Tapas & Tours progressive luncheon and model tour,” said Bruce J. Parker, Managing Director for BBX Capital Real Estate, Beacon Lake’s master developer. “Beacon Lake offers a welcoming neighborhood environment that makes our community stand apart from the rest. We appreciate the accolades from our industry peers and we hope it will encourage everyone to visit our community and learn more about living at Beacon Lake.”

Beacon Lake offers coastal-inspired home designs by premier builders, a lakefront setting with a nautically themed Lake House Amenity and Fitness Center, and a family-friendly neighborhood with pocket parks and stop-a-whiles for enjoying the community’s natural surroundings. The community’s builders, Dream Finders Homes and Mattamy Homes, are building coastal-inspired homes featuring welcoming front porches and open floor plans.

During Tapas & Tours, guests mingled and enjoyed gourmet fare as they toured the community’s five beautifully furnished and decorated model homes showcasing the latest in home design trends. Each of the community’s models featured a gourmet meal and a different giveaway prize, which kept a steady flow of guests moving from model home to model home throughout the event.

Many of the Realtors that attended Tapas & Tours have returned to Beacon Lake to see the progress on the community’s 8,200-square-foot Lake House Amenity and Fitness Center, which is slated for grand opening on Feb. 23, 2019. The Lake House will be the heart of Beacon Lake and provide plentiful opportunities for indoor and outdoor recreation – and relaxation – for every member of the family.

Anchored by a 43-acre paddle-friendly lake and nestled within 358 acres of nature preserve, Beacon Lake’s amenities make it a one-of-a-kind neighborhood. Cool off at the Splash Park, fun pool, junior Olympic swimming pool, or lakeside sand beach. Launch a kayak or canoe and explore the peaceful, natural beauty of Beacon Lake. The Lake House will include a state-of-the-art fitness center with cardio and strength training equipment, free weights, spin bikes and a fitness studio. The unique Culinary Studio and Demonstration kitchen in the social room will be available for catered events and will delight foodies who enjoy cooking classes and chef demonstrations. Hit the tennis courts, kick around a soccer ball or play catch on the multipurpose playing field. The dockside Crew House will provide kayak and canoe rentals and the dog park will offer Beacon Lake’s furry residents and their owners a place to exercise, socialize and play. Enjoy watching the little ones swing, climb and slide in the neighborhood park.

On-site amenities are just the beginning of what makes Beacon Lake a top choice in Northeast Florida. The community’s iconic lighthouse monument entry and exquisitely landscaped roadways set the tone for Beacon Lake. The thoughtfully designed neighborhood has an intimate and friendly feel, making it an excellent place to live and raise a family. Beacon Lake is within the St. Johns County Public School District and zoned for A-rated schools including Ocean Palms Elementary School, Alice B. Landrum Middle School and Allen D. Nease High School for the 2018-2019 school year.

In Beacon Lake’s Phase 1, Dream Finders Homes and Mattamy Homes are offering single-family home designs ranging in size from 1,600 square feet to more than 3,500 square feet, and priced from the mid-$200,000s to $500,000s. Five beautifully decorated model homes are open for tours.

Located on the south side of County Road 210 between U.S. Route 1 and Interstate 95, Beacon Lake offers residents a central location near shopping, dining, employment centers and area beaches. For more information, visit www.BeaconLake.com.