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Homebuyers sold on elacora in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach

December 14th, 2015 · Leave a Comment

Georgia  and Joe Carroll

 Georgia and Joe Carroll

After living in Ponte Vedra Beach for nearly 20 years and then moving to a luxurious waterfront condominium, Joe and Georgia Carroll discovered they wanted something different. While the condominium lifestyle is fantastic, they wanted to return to Ponte Vedra Beach and live in a single-family home in a highly regarded, established community.

The Carrolls started looking for a new home and they quickly discovered the challenges of finding a new construction home in Ponte Vedra Beach. They were not interested in taking on the time and expenses associated with updating and renovating an older home to meet today’s standards.

“Then we found elacora at The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach,” Joe Carroll said. “Our experience has been wonderful. The company lives up to its excellent reputation, offering quality homes designed with the latest technology and the most up-to-date building techniques available.”

The Carrolls purchased elacora’s Muirfield showhome in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach. They say their experience working with the company has been unbelievably favorable.

“This is a company that doesn’t cut any corners and does an excellent job,” Carroll said. “Everyone we have met has been excellent to work with and they don’t disappear after they’ve made the sale. That was important to me.”

Plantation Arcadia model

Like all elacora homes, the Carrolls’ home is expertly designed with open and flexible spaces for living and entertaining. Homes by elacora feature spacious gourmet kitchens with furniture-quality cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, luxurious designer bathrooms, spectacular outdoor living areas and three-car garages.

All of elacora’s plans at The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach have been designed specifically for the community. They include numerous luxurious features as standards and offer abundant personalization options for adding bonus space for additional bedrooms, an office or a game or media room.

In addition to their home by elacora, the Carrolls were drawn to the gated community’s lush manicured surroundings, architectural integrity and amenity-rich lifestyle.

“I’m not a golfer, but The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach offers much more than just golf,” Carroll said.

Plantation Beach House

Residents at The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach enjoy an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay, a private beach club, tennis facility, fitness center and a clubhouse with dining and social activities for all ages. elacora’s homes at The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach are being built adjacent to a new community park, featuring an open air pavilion, a large fenced-in playground, full-sized croquet court and open space for sports and activities.

With only two dozen elacora home sites available, interested home buyers are encouraged to visit The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach soon and see the company’s available homes, including the Arcadia showhome furnished and decorated by Barbara Ondo Design Group. In addition to the Arcadia showhome, elacora has several move-in ready homes available for purchase.
Homes by elacora at The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach are priced starting at $549,900. For more information, call (904) 484-9023 or visit www.elacora.com.

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Best Places to Work Nominations Open Through Dec. 23

December 13th, 2015 · Leave a Comment

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Through Wednesday, Dec. 23, the Jacksonville Business Journal is accepting nominations for Northeast Florida’s Best Places to Work.

For eligibility requirements and more information, visit the Jacksonville Business Journal online here.

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2015 Holiday on the River Concert and Dance Series through Dec. 21

December 12th, 2015 · Leave a Comment

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The 2015 Holiday on the River Concert and Dance Series is underway and will continue through Monday, Dec. 21 at The Jacksonville Landing.

Enjoy the holiday season as local schools, churches and dance groups perform in front of the 56-foot tall Christmas Tree in the Courtyard.

Upcoming performances are as follows:

Saturday, December 12
4 p.m. Worship Arts Ministry
5 p.m. Premier Athletics
5:30 p.m. Polly B Show Team
6:15 p.m. Showtime USA
7:15 p.m. Callahan Dance
8:15 p.m. Atlantic Coast Dance

Wednesday, December 16
11 a.m. Lake Asbury Elementary Chorus
11 a.m. Palm Avenue Performing Artists
12:30 p.m. John Love Elementary Chorus
6:15 p.m. Cathedral Arts Project Chorus
7:15 p.m. Fletcher Dance Ensemble

Thursday, December 17
11 a.m. Lee High School
12:30 p.m. Choir, Dance, Drama, Band Ensemble
5:15 p.m. First Coast Kids
6:15 p.m. Sophisticated Gents
7:15 p.m. Gospel Community Concert Choir
8:15 p.m. David Medvidovsky
**Schedule is subject to change without notice on the Jacksonville Landing website

For more information and a complete schedule of performances, click here.

To register your group to perform, please email [email protected].

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MBF Child Safety Matters Subject of Florida Times Union Editorial

December 11th, 2015 · Leave a Comment

MBF Child Safety Matters

The Monique Burr Foundation for Children received coverage in a Florida Times Union editorial titled, “Local nonprofit is making impressive strides to preventing child abuse,” published Nov. 17, 2015.

Visit this link to read the editorial.  Some highlights from the editorial include:

The Monique Burr Foundation for Children was founded in 1997 by Edward Burr to continue the work of his late wife, Monique Burr, a devoted child advocate. The foundation is dedicated to protecting children from child abuse and bullying by providing the best prevention education programs.

In the Duval County public schools alone, this prevention education is being provided to every pupil in kindergarten to sixth grade as well as kids in all but 12 of Florida’s 67 counties.

This impressive work is ably carried out in inspiring fashion by the Monique Burr Foundation, a local nonprofit whose Child Safety Matters program is winning national acclaim for its revolutionary approach to educating children to avoid being victimized by abuse — and, equally important, empowering those who have been abused to report it and prevent it from ever happening again

 

For more information about the Monique Burr Foundation for Children and its program, MBF Child Safety Matters, visit here.

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JAXUSA Partnership Luncheon Dec. 16

December 10th, 2015 · Leave a Comment

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The fourth quarter JAXUSA Partnership Luncheon will be held Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.

Check-in will begin at 11:30 a.m and the program will run from noon to 1:30 p.m.

The keynote speaker will be Kathleen Murphy, president of Personal Investing, a Fidelity Investments company.  This year, JAXUSA will honor Embraer Defense and Security, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute and Jacksonville Aviation Authority Executive Director Steve Grossman.

Admission costs are:
-JAXUSA investor – $45 individual, $450 table of 10
-Chamber member – $60 individual, $600 table of 10
-Non-member – $70 individual, $700 table of 10

For more information, email Darby Carson at [email protected] or call (904) 366-6600.

 

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Learn at JAXUSA Partnership Luncheon Dec. 16

December 9th, 2015 · Leave a Comment

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Kathleen Murphy, president of Personal Investing

Kathleen Murphy, president of Personal Investing, a Fidelity Investments company, is the keynote speaker at the 4th Quarter JAXUSA Partnership luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 16.  The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront at 225 Coast Line Drive East from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Chair Mark Frisch will report on the JAXUSA’s activities. Tickets are:JAXUSA investor – $45 individual, $450 table of 10; Chamber member – $60 individual, $600 table of 10 and non-member – $70 individual, $700 table of 10. To reserve a ticket and for more information, visit here.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Names Marisa Mariano Creative Services Marketing Manager and Andrea Nichols Operations Manager

December 9th, 2015 · Leave a Comment

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty announces the promotions of Marisa Mariano to Creative Services Marketing Manager and Andrea Nichols to Operations Manager.

“We are thrilled to announce Marisa and Andrea’s promotions,” said Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Founder, President and CEO Linda Sherrer. “Both have demonstrated tremendous talent, leadership and commitment, and we are fortunate to have them on our team. Their professionalism and expertise is helping us deliver the highest level of performance and service to our associates and clients.”

As Creative Services Marketing Manager, Mariano leads the company’s strategic marketing and communications initiatives including branding, creative services and social media platforms. She joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty in 2013 as Corporate Marketing and Social Media Coordinator and was promoted to Corporate and Digital Marketing Specialist in 2014. Mariano has a bachelor’s degree in management and marketing from the University of North Florida.

As Operations Manager, Nichols directs the company’s Call Center, oversees special events and serves as a liaison between its branch offices and corporate headquarters. She took on the role of Team Support Manager in 2013, and has managed numerous projects including the company’s rebranding transition and facility renovations. Prior to joining the firm’s corporate team, Nichols also worked for the company as a real estate associate, earning the prestigious Rookie of the Year honors in 2003. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia.

For more information on Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty, visit www.FloridaNetworkRealty.com.

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Culture of Spain celebrated at Annual Art & Antiques Show

December 8th, 2015 · Leave a Comment

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The heritage and culture of Spain was recently celebrated at the Annual Art & Antiques Show at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. A fundraiser for the Wolfson Children’s Hospital, the event included performances, parties, fashion shows, lectures, and 45 art and antique dealers.

The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children Hospital has been coordinating this event for 39 years. The Board also coordinates a lecture series called the Florida Forum. For more information about the Board, the annual Art & Antiques Show and the Florida Forum, visit here.

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elacora in Madeira at St. Augustine Offering Homes for Expedited Move in

December 7th, 2015 · Leave a Comment

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Buyers who want to purchase a new home and move in quickly should visit elacora in Madeira at St. Augustine. The company has five move in ready homes from the company’s Portada and Serena collections available for prospective buyers to tour and purchase. Offered for a limited time at below appraised value prices, these homes offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity to live in close proximity to historic St. Augustine in the home of your dreams.

“We are offering fantastic savings on our homes in Madeira at St. Augustine,” said Victoria Robbins, exclusive agent for elacora Northeast Florida. “We have a variety of homes available now and they include luxurious designer appointments as well as unexpected and innovative features for which elacora is known like concrete tile roofs and solar panels. We even have our SCIP concrete panel home specially priced for this holiday special.”

Madeira at St. Augustine, an exceptional master-planned community offering resort-style amenities, is one of the most sought-after addresses in St. Johns County. The move in homes make it possible to purchase a brand new home before the holidays and begin enjoying Madeira’s fabulous lifestyle. The available homes include:

  • The Genoa, a two-bedroom plus den ranch-style home with 1,797 square feet of living space, specially priced at $289,900.
  • The Capri, a concrete panel (Structural Concrete Insulated Panel – SCIP) three-bedroom plus den ranch-style home with 2,140 square feet of living space, for a limited time, priced at $329,900.
  • The Portofino, a two-bedroom plus den ranch-style home offering 2,008 square feet of living space, specially priced at $304,900.
  • The Villena, a one-story home offering 2,446 square feet of living space with three bedrooms plus den, three baths and a three-car garage, specially priced at $346,900.
  • The Catalonia, a two-story home featuring 2,860 square feet of living space designed with four bedrooms (three of which are on the first floor), four baths and a three-car garage, priced for a limited time at $389,900.

Villena Model Gourmet Kitchen

Homes by elacora are expertly crafted with wonderfully designed living areas featuring gourmet kitchens with furniture-quality cabinetry and stainless steel appliances and spectacular outdoor living areas. The company’s innovative designs and flexible spaces offer unique customizable options – including additional bedrooms, sunrooms, game rooms and Florida basement storage solutions – so that buyers can select a floor plan designed to best suit their lifestyle.

All of elacora’s homes at Madeira include advanced energy-efficient standards, such as solar panels on concrete tile roofs and tankless gas hot water heaters. elacora offers two different home collections at Madeira, ranging in size from 1,797 square feet to more than 3,300 square feet and are priced starting from the mid-$200,000s.

Madeira residents enjoy a desirable location, naturally beautiful setting and numerous amenities. Madeira’s private Residents Club has the look of a luxurious resort and is the community’s social hub. The amenity center includes a pool with lap lanes, clubhouse, fitness center and expansive outdoor gathering areas. Membership to the Residents Club is included with the purchase of a home at Madeira.

Located off of U.S. 1, the Madeira community is surrounded by nature and extends along the Intracoastal Waterway. Homesites at Madeira back up to conservation areas with spectacular water or nature preserve views. Madeira is located in the city of St. Augustine, near beautiful beaches, world-renowned golf courses, historical attractions, shopping, dining and entertainment, and top-rated St. Johns County schools. The Madeira Sales Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call (904) 484-9024 or visit www.elacora.com.

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Enjoy Nightly Synchronized Tree Light Shows at the Jacksonville Landing – Free!

December 6th, 2015 · Leave a Comment

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Through Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, The Jacksonville Landing will host nightly Synchronized Tree Light Shows beginning at 6 p.m., free of charge, at the top of every hour.

Attendees will enjoy watching The Landing’s 2015 show as its 56-foot tree comes alive with  more than 78,000 synchronized LED twinkling lights accompanied by music.

The light show will occur every hour, on the hour for approximately 10 minutes Sunday to Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. to midnight.

For more information about the nightly light show, click here.

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