Beacon Lake Residents Diane and Thomas Cascini

Residents of Beacon Lake, the lakefront lifestyle community in northern St. Johns County, recently collected and donated 575 pounds of non-perishable food items for Feeding Northeast Florida.

The collection took place at the community’s Fall Festival, an event designed for neighbors and friends to get together and have fun while supporting a worthy cause. The donation helps provide more than 479 meals to hungry children, families, seniors and veterans in Northeast Florida who live with the hardships of food insecurity.

“As our residents demonstrated with their generosity and spirit of compassion, Beacon Lake is truly a community with heart,” said Bruce J. Parker, Managing Director for BBX Capital Real Estate, Beacon Lake’s master developer. “Through the food drive, we are able to help those in need and make their holidays a little brighter.”

The Feeding Northeast Florida Team at Beacon Lake

More than 150 Beacon Lake residents and friends attended the Fall Festival, where they enjoyed bounces houses and other inflatables, games for all ages, food trucks and more. Residents also enjoyed coming together to give back in a way that embodies Beacon Lake’s heart and caring for others.

“We are very proud to give back and help others combat hunger by partnering with Feeding Northeast Florida,” said Beacon Lake resident Thomas Cascini. “Beacon Lake is a special place to call home, and events like this are one of the many reasons my wife, Diane, and I love living here.”

Andrew Charlson of Dream Finders Homes and Aaron Lyman of BBX Capital Real Estate

The Fall Festival celebration highlights the active and unique family lifestyle residents enjoy at Beacon Lake. The community has been thoughtfully designed to feel intimate and friendly, making it easy for residents to enjoy the beautiful outdoors while getting to know their neighbors. At Beacon Lake, Dream Finders Homes and Mattamy Homes are building coastal-inspired single-family homes featuring welcoming front porches and open floor plans. Dream Finders also is building luxury townhomes at Beacon Lake.

The magnificent Lake House, Beacon Lake’s Amenity and Fitness Center, is the heart of the Beacon Lake community. Anchored by a developing 43-acre lake designed for kayaks and canoes and nestled within 358 acres of nature preserve, the 8,200-square-foot Lake House is a gathering place for entertainment and get-togethers as well as a place for fitness and relaxation. The Lake House includes a state-of-the-art fitness center offering virtual training and classes, cardio and strength training equipment, free weights, spin bikes and a fitness studio. The Culinary Studio and Demonstration kitchen is available for catered events and certain to delight foodies who enjoy cooking classes and chef demonstrations.

The Lake House amenities include a Splash Park, fun pool, junior Olympic swimming pool and lakeside sand beach. The dockside Crew House will provide kayak rentals and there are numerous outdoor seating areas for socializing including a fire pit and a gazebo. Hit the tennis courts, kick around a soccer ball, hit a mallet on the croquet field, or play catch on the multipurpose playing field. A bark park offers furry residents and their owners a place to exercise, socialize and play. Enjoy watching the little one’s swing, climb and slide on the pirate ship-themed playground. The community has miles of multipurpose paths, perfect for walking, running or biking.

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 2019-2020 school year.

Final opportunities are underway in Beacon Lake’s Phase 1 where Mattamy Homes has quick move-in homes available. At Beacon Lake, Dream Finders and Mattamy Homes are offering award-winning, single-family home designs ranging in size from 1,600 square feet to more than 3,500 square feet and priced from the mid-$200s to $500s. Five beautifully decorated model homes are open for tours.

Beacon Lake’s luxury townhomes feature open floor plans with three or four bedrooms, attached two-car garages and lanais, and residents enjoy access to all of the community’s amenities. Dream Finders’ Harborside at Beacon Lake is offering one- and two-story townhome designs ranging in size from 1,388 square feet to more than 2,000 square feet and priced from the low $200s.

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.