From left, Marisa Mariano, Marian Snovell, Christy Budnick, Linda Sherrer, Brenna Antram, Chantha Bisher and Maria Wilkes

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty collected a record 1,151 backpacks filled with school supplies for Northeast Florida children during its 18^th Annual Backpack Challenge. Last year, the company collected a then-record 1,011 backpacks for local children during the Backpack Challenge. [Read more →]

Today, National S’mores Day, Girl Scouts of the USA announced that its popular Girl Scout S’mores™ will return as part of the 2018 Girl Scout Cookie season lineup. With its debut last season, the Girl Scout S’mores became the most popular flavor to launch in the 100 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies. [Read more →]

BBX Capital Real Estate, a division of BBX Capital Corporation (NYSE: BBX) (“BBX Capital” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that Dream Finders Homes and Mattamy Homes have been selected as the exclusive phase one builders at Beacon Lake, BBX Capital Real Estate’s master-planned community in northern St. Johns County. Dream Finders and Mattamy Homes plan to build approximately 151 single-family homes each within Beacon Lake.

“We are excited to have Dream Finders Homes and Mattamy Homes bring their extensive home building expertise to Beacon Lake,” said Bruce J. Parker, Managing Director for BBX Capital Real Estate. “BBX Capital Real Estate’s goal is to develop outstanding communities featuring exceptional quality homes and world-class amenities. The reputation and experience of Dream Finders and Mattamy Homes are a perfect fit for Beacon Lake and we look forward to working with both of their teams.” 

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Through Labor Day, ICI Homes is offering home buyers the same discount the company’s employees enjoy. The Amazing August Employee Discount Incentive Program is available to all ICI home buyers, offering thousands and thousands of dollars in savings and discounts. [Read more →]

ICI Homes is offering a try before you buy program at Amelia National Golf & Country Club.

The builder and developer, consistently ranked as a “Top 100 Homebuilder” in the United States, is offering prospective homebuyers the opportunity to experience the community firsthand with its Discovery Tour program. Guests are invited to visit and enjoy the club community’s magnificent resort-style amenities, tour its decorated model homes and see why so many choose Amelia National for their permanent residence or a vacation home. [Read more →]

The next edition of Springfield’s Second Sundays in Klutho Park will feature the annual China Cat Sunflower Festival! The event will take place on Sunday, Aug. 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. [Read more →]

Get ready, shoppers! The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday has returned! It goes until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6. [Read more →]

The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville has announced State of the Arts 2017 is scheduled for Aug. 30.  This year the Cultural Council is providing a full day of programming in collaboration with the City of Jacksonville, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs and PNC Bank.   [Read more →]

GreenPointe Communities, LLC was honored by the Florida Home Builders Association with two Excel Awards for  TrailMark, a master-planned community located in northern St. Johns County. TrailMark was recognized with Excel Awards for Best Billboard and Best Newspaper advertisement.

“We are thrilled to receive this recognition for our commitment to excellence and for successfully communicating TrailMark’s natural surroundings, outdoor inspired amenities and healthy style of living through our advertising and marketing efforts,” said GreenPointe Communities Marketing Director Gaynelle James. “TrailMark offers the lifestyle families today are seeking. 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 TrailMark.”

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JAX Chamber President and CEO Daniel Davis and 2017 Chamber Chair Darnell Smith (Market President – North Florida, Florida Blue) are the featured guest speakers at the JAX Chamber Beaches Division Luncheon on Aug. 10. [Read more →]