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pring brings new life, and everything is coming alive in the beautiful, awardwinning community of Connerton in Land O’ Lakes. Flowers are blooming, trees are budding and wildlife is nesting. New families are also nesting, with 60 new buyers choosing Connerton as their home since the beginning of the year. Connerton was honored to be one of the 2018 Showcase Communities for the annual Parade of Homes sponsored by the Tampa Bay Builders Association, held March 3 to March 11. More than 200 visitors came to Connerton during the Parade, with many looking to find their dream home in this premiere Central Pasco community.
natural Florida. With approximately 15 miles of multi-use trails and 17 miles of hikingonly trails, nature lovers enjoy Connerton’s recreational and educational activities where possum, armadillo, raccoons, rabbits, squirrels, gopher tortoises, white-tailed deer and many other species make their home. The SWFWMD offers downloadable field guides on its website that identify the animals, birds, butterflies, trees and wildflowers located on the premises. Visit: swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/species/.
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LOVE OF NATURE With the advent of spring, Connerton comes alive not only with new homes, but also with Florida wildlife that is abundant in its conservation areas, wetlands and ponds that make up this eco-friendly community. New homebuyers choose Connerton because they want to enjoy nature at their backdoor and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Drive through Connerton and you may encounter a gopher tortoise crossing the road, sandhill cranes teaching their chicks the ways of the world, or perhaps a new fawn prancing through the woods with its mother. So be sure to be careful on Connerton’s roads, especially this time of the year. Connerton residents are very protective of their wildlife. It is not uncommon to see cars stop to pick up a turtle and move it to a safe place, or become crossing guards for families of
sandhill cranes and deer that want to cross the road. New this year at Connerton is a Butterfly Garden Club organized by residents. The butterfly gardens, located at Rose Cottage, are being designed to help sustain the declining honeybee population, and provide a rest area for migrating monarch butterflies. Monarchs are the only two-way migrating butterflies in North America, and Connerton is in a prime location to help the monarchs in their 3,000mile journey from Mexico to as far north as Canada. Connerton plans to allow local schools to use its garden to study the monarchs and for other educational purposes.
COMMITMENT TO PRESERVATION When Connerton was developed almost 20 years ago, 3,000 acres were donated to the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). The Conner Preserve, as it is known today, is located on the north end of Connerton, but is open to the public with access from State Road 52. This area offers a stunning landscape of steep sand-hill ridges, expansive marshes, dense cypress sloughs and lush pine flatwoods. The preserve is a vital part of a wildlife habitat corridor envisioned by Pasco County, and is a living laboratory of
Spring also brings thoughts of spring-cleaning, and that often leads to thoughts of moving to a new home. Connerton offers a variety of new homes by five of the area’s quality builders — Homes by WestBay, M/I Homes, Inland Homes, Arthur Rutenberg Homes and Lennar. Floor plans ranging from 1,500 to over 4,000 square feet, and priced from the low $200s to over $700,000. Homes are available with 3-6 bedrooms, 2-4 car garages, and many exciting new design and energy-saving features. Stop and visit Club Connerton, and take a tour of this beautiful community that was awarded the Gold Award for Best Lifestyle Program in the Nation by the National Association of Home Builders. Visit the model homes, take a walk or bike ride on the trails, or fly a kite and enjoy one of the beautiful parks. You will be happy that you did, and you may even decide to live here! For more information, visit Connerton.com.
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NEW HOMES FROM THE $200’S - $700’S + Connerton is an amazing community located in the heart of Pasco county. It’s the place that you’ve been searching for in a planned community. Imagine your wish list for a place to call home, a place to raise your family and create dreams and memories, and you’ll find that Connerton has it all.
The list of benefits go on and on giving you all the more reason to put Connerton on your short list of communities you must see to believe. Want to learn more? We invite you to visit us today and find out why there are simply more reasons to choose Connerton.
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Pulte Homes Opens New Models in Starkey Ranch
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f you’ve been looking to buy a new home in Starkey Ranch, April is the month you’ve been waiting for. To celebrate its April 21 grand opening of Monroe Commons — Pulte’s newest community in Starkey Ranch — buyers will receive $4,000 in free quality appliances from Whirlpool for a refrigerator, washer and dryer. Monroe Commons families will also qualify for $8,000 in Pulte Flex Cash, which can be used at the design center on home upgrades, or applied toward closing cost. “This is a tremendous opportunity for families looking for the best value in Starkey Ranch,� said Kristen Woske, Pulte Homes’ sales consultant in Starkey. “Our models in Monroe Common are very affordable, beginning in the upper $200,000s for a 2,000-square-foot home. In fact, we offer some of the best home values in all of Starkey Ranch.� Woske has been selling homes in Starkey Ranch since Pulte first moved into the community last May. In less than a year, she and her sales colleague, Angela Hobbs, have sold 96 homes in the Homestead Park area of Starkey, with only 14 home sites remaining. This success has lead Pulte to recently launch its second phase of 65 homes in Homestead Park. “While, of course, people love Pulte’s family inspired floor plans and quality construction and finishes, we’ve been so successful in Homestead Park because our buyers fall in love with Starkey Ranch and all that it has to offer,� said Woske. Starkey Ranch is a masterplanned community of more than 2,400 acres located north of State Road 54 in Odessa. The community began its development three years ago, and currently has 450 homes and will eventually be a community of 3,000 homes. The community is known for the extensive preservation of wetlands, woods and wild prairie, and boasts a paved 15-mile trail sys-
Clearview • Open gathering and dining spaces • Extended covered lanai • Alley-load – covered walkway • 3-5 bedrooms • 2-3 baths • 2-car garage • 2,098 A/C square feet • $278,990
Sienna • Open-concept living • First floor flex room • 3 bedrooms • 2.5 bathrooms • 2,188 A/C square feet • $294,990
tem that will extend to 20 miles when it connects to the many nature trails in the adjacent Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Preserve. “When someone first comes to our sales center, one of the first questions they ask is whether all the natural wetlands and green space they just drove through will stay green,� said Woske. “And, when I tell them yes, plus show them on the map how much land will remain in its wild state, they are amazed and excited,� said Woske. Pulte’s new Monroe Commons area is deep into Starkey Ranch and far from State Road 54. Homesites are either lakefront, face parkland or back onto conservation. Saturday, April 21 is the grand opening of Pulte’s two furnished models in Monroe Commons — the 2,098-square-foot Clearview with its garage at the back of the home, and the 2,188 square-foot Sienna with the garage in the front. Both homes are beautifully decorated and open daily from 10 to 6 p.m., and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Pulte Homes is offering six floor plans in Monroe Commons. Four have traditional, open floor plans like the Sienna, and two are de-
signed with alley- load garages. All are two stories, and offer two to five bedrooms and two to three-and-ahalf baths. The Harrison plan has the master bedroom on the first floor. Air-conditioned living areas are from 1,950 to 2,470 square feet, and base prices range from $269,990 to $304,990. All Pulte homes in Monroe Commons include granite countertops, 42-inch cabinets, 8-foot interior doors, 17-inch ceramic tile floors, covered lanais, two-car garages and paver driveways. Many custom options are available, including quartz countertops, hardwood floors and upgraded porcelain tile. Every Pulte home comes with ultrafast fiber-to-the-home connectivity, the diamond-rated Environments for Living energy efficiency package and a 10-year transferrable limited structural warranty. Only Pulte Homes is building in Monroe Commons. Its 95 homesites are close to the Starkey Ranch District Park, with its abundance of recreation facilities, as well as Starkey’s unique Cunningham Park designed for small gatherings and community gardening, and the recently opened Beckett Pond for
launching canoes and kayaks. The Starkey Ranch District Park is Pasco County's newest recreational complex and includes a lighted Little League baseball/softball field; three lighted multipurpose fields for soccer, lacrosse and football, six multipurpose practice fields, playground and picnic pavilions. “Pulte has many communities in the Tampa region, but Starkey is the one getting the most attention because of our success at Homestead Park and the new floor plans we are introducing at Monroe Commons,� said Woske. “There is so much excitement at Starkey Ranch; it’s just contagious.� Woske said over half of Pulte’s buyers in Starkey Ranch are moving up from other Pasco communities. “We have a lot of families from Land O’ Lakes, Lutz and Wesley Chapel coming here to see why Starkey Ranch is exploding,� she said. Most of Pulte’s homebuyers are families with school-age children, although there are also many young, first-time buyers and retirees looking to down size. For more information about Pulte Home’s communities in Starkey Ranch, please call (877) 752-0173, or stop by its sales office at 13047 Payton St. You can also visit Pulte.com/Starkey Ranch.
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Five Models at Starkey Ranch Receive Top Parade of Homes Awards
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tarkey Ranch, a 2,400acre master-planned community in Odessa, received more recognition at the 2018 Parade of Homes in March than any other community in Tampa Bay. Five model homes at Starkey Ranch took either a grand or silver award for their floor plans, interior design and outdoor areas, winning in categories with homes priced from $350,000 to $1.2 million. “We are very proud of the recognition our homebuilders received in this year’s Parade of Homes,” said Matt Call, who leads the development team at Starkey Ranch. “We have five of the most successful builders in the Tampa Bay area, based on sales volume, customer satisfaction and awards. In fact, three of our builders—Pulte Homes, CalAtlantic Homes and Taylor Morrison—are in the top 10 of the national 2017 Builder 100 rankings.” Buyers like what they see at Starkey Ranch, as evidenced by the volume of new home sales in the community. In just the first 11 weeks of 2018, Starkey Ranch builders have written 94 sales contracts, a 42% increase over the same period last year. Since sales began in May of 2015, 660 homes have been sold. Starkey Ranch was initially approved for over 5,000 homes, but Call projects the actual number will be closer to 3,000, due to the high demand for single-family homes on larger homesites. Home prices currently range from the upper $200,000s to over $800,000 on lots that back onto Starkey Preserve. In 2018, Starkey Ranch is introducing several new neighborhoods: Monroe Commons featuring Pulte Homes; Anclote Reserve featuring Homes by WestBay; Albritton Park featuring M/I Homes; and Whitfield Preserve featuring Taylor Morrison. Starkey Ranch lives up to its motto, ‘Alive and Thriving,’ says Call. “In less than three years, we’ve
Recognized builders and their models are: $350,000 to $399,000 M/I Homes – Grand Prize Chatham Model $400,000 to $449,000 M/I Homes – Silver Prize Sheridan Model $500,000 to $549,000 Homes by Westbay – Grand Prize Ballast Point Model $600,000 to $649,000 Taylor Morrison – Silver Prize Farnese Model $700,000 to $799,000 Pulte Homes – Grand Prize Heatherton Model
gone from no residents to 435 families living in beautiful new homes, and enjoying all the community amenities and programs. More families are moving in each week as their homes are completed.” Call credits the success of Starkey Ranch to three factors – the place, the product, and the people. “The place itself is incomparable,” he says. “This is legacy Starkey family land, the last segment of what was once a 20,000-acre working ranch. Most of the ranch became the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Preserve, and we enjoy this forever-wild neighbor along the community’s northeastern boundary. On the other hand, we have three miles of frontage on State Road 54, making access easy for our residents.” As evidenced by the Parade of Homes awards, the home products are something special, too. Starkey Ranch has rigorous design guidelines that require builders to enhance the exteriors of each home with elements like stone, siding, shingles, porches, decorative trim and upgraded roofing materials.
They also must vary the home plans and color palettes on each block, creating a more interesting streetscape. “You won’t find any cookie-cutter stucco boxes here,” says Call. “It may cost a bit more to build in Starkey Ranch, but the community is looking great and we think it will stand the test of time.” The last key to success is people. The builder sales counselors, the Welcome Center ambassadors and the community’s Lifestyle team members all recognize that a sense of community is more important than a floor plan to most people. “Our primary goal is to help new neighbors become friends, and we do that through amenities and community activities that bring people together—with a big focus on nature and outdoor recreation,” said Call. Of Starkey Ranch’s 2,400 acres, 800 will forever remain as open spaces, parks, lakes and preserved wetlands. More than 15 miles of the planned 20-mile paved trail system within the community is complete, and it will connect with trails in the Starkey Wilderness Preserve and the regional Suncoast Trail. The newest amenity, Cunningham Park, includes a lake with canoes and kayaks for resident use, a community hall for classes and social events, and a community
garden. Neighborhood pools, pavilions and parks are disbursed throughout the community. The 80-acre Starkey Ranch District Park, Pasco County's newest recreational complex, opened late last year in the community. Its first phase includes a lighted Little League baseball/softball field, three lighted multipurpose fields for soccer, lacrosse and football, six multipurpose practice fields, a playground and picnic pavilions. Pasco County has announced plans for the 2021 completion of a K-8 school co-located with the District Park. A public library, community cultural center, and additional recreational facilities will be built with the school. Coming soon to the intersection of State Road 54 and Gunn Highway is the Publix-anchored Starkey Ranch Town Square, which will also include shops, restaurants and apartments. A small business park is planned for the intersection of Heart Pine Avenue and State Road 54. For more information, visit the Starkey Ranch Welcome Center at 2500 Heart Pine Ave, Odessa, FL 33556. You can also call (813) 9259777, email info@starkeyranch. com or visit StarkeyRanch.com. Welcome Center hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday noon to 6 p.m.
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and leaves nothing but pure, clean, fresh tasting water. “If you’re buying bottled water, you can stop. And if you’re relying on faucet or refrigerator filters, this gives your family a much higher level of purity,” said Dana. “Essentially, you get unlimited bottled water — just think how much money you will save because you will no longer need to buy bottled water!” As sediment builds up, it doesn’t take long for water coming from a faucet that is not treated first by a purification system to taste like minerals and even look a bit cloudy. Many families spend $20 or more on bottled water for their family a week, Dana explains. Cornerstone also installs water treatment and purification systems for homes on well water. Well water is tested for iron, bacteria and other elements, and the system custom designed to meets the specific needs of a family’s well. The Westinghouse system can be installed same day or next in most homes with city water, especially in newer homes that are pre-plumbed for a water treatment system. Homes
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Bayfair Homes Introduces Exclusive Custom Homes in Carencia
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he most personal expression of one’s success is the home you build for yourself and your family. And, when it’s time to move up to the home of your dreams, Carencia is a community you will want to visit and consider living in. Located in Odessa between Lake Pretty and Lake Politz, Carencia is a 58-acre gated enclave of 18 homes being developed by Bayfair Homes, one of Tampa Bay’s most highly regarded custom homebuilders. Carencia offers almost impossibleto-find waterfront lots with private docks on 84-acre Lake Pretty — a private ski lake that has no public access. For those wanting a more tranquil waterfront setting, Carencia also has lots with stunning views of lovely Lake Politz, an 12-acre spring-fed lake perfect for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. The community also has wooded lots with water views — most with stands of mature hardwoods, including laurel oaks and even a massive live oak that is over 100 years old. All Carencia building sites are an acre or larger, and all provide exceptional privacy. “This land is unbelievably beautiful, tucked away in rural Odessa, just minutes from excellent schools, entertainment and shopping, including Westfield Citrus Park Mall,” said Ryan Dougherty, Bayfair’s vice president of sales and marketing. “This combination of rural serenity and easy access to neighborhood conveniences is almost unheard of.” “Carencia is exciting to bring to market because it's a hidden gem that few people know about, and one that many families don’t believe exists in the northwest Hillsborough area,” said Dougherty. Carencia is unique for a luxury home community because its developer is also the builder of its homes. “This is 100 percent a Bayfair community, which means we are overseeing that the vision of Carencia
Carencia Inventory Homes Lake Politz Home – Under Construction This transitional-style home offers the best of lakefront living with an open plan design and an incredible outdoor living space. The rear of the home is filled with windows, maximizing lake views and providing exceptional natural light throughout the home. Completion January 2019.
• 5,065 square feet. Call for pricing. • 5 bedrooms / 5.5 baths / study / bonus room
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• Outdoor living with pool, grill area and more
• Luxurious finishes, including hardwood flooring
• Granite counters, enhanced interior trim details, and gourmet kitchen Wooded Home Site Designed to complement the charming equestrian and farmhouse setting of Odessa, this traditional home offers an open plan on one level, with the flexibility of building out a second-floor bonus room.
• 3,582 square feet. Call for pricing. • 4 bedrooms / 3.5 baths / study • One-story plan, with available second-floor bonus room
• Oversized rear outdoor living covered porch
• 1-acre wooded homes site • 3-car garage • Luxurious finishes, including hardwood flooring
• Granite counters, enhanced interior trim details, and gourmet kitchen
is fulfilled, by ensuring that every custom home contributes to a luxurious streetscape as you drive through the community. In addition, each home will have the fine details and high-end finishes that Bayfair is well-known for. The combination of these elements sets a prestigious tone for the entire community,” said Dougherty.
Bayfair Homes has a long history of building luxury homes in Odessa and Lutz. It built many estate homes in Keystone Shores and Stillwater between 1998 and 2005, and also developed New Floresta and Haven Bend in Tampa’s Lake Magdalene area, along with several on-your-lot locations. In addition to Carencia, Bayfair Homes is also building lakefront homes in Oak Reserve, a 10-home Lutz community located close to Avila, as well as water and non-waterfront custom homes in South Tampa. Because of its custom quality construction and premier finishes, Bayfair Homes builds just 12 to 15 homes a year — or about 450 custom homes total since the company was founded 30 years ago. It has been locally owned and operated since it was established, and is one of few custom builders to provide an experienced architecture and design team, as well as providing in-house warranty experts. Homes in Carencia, including the lot, begin at $1 million and start at 3,500 square feet. Sales began last fall, and already six homes are under construction or in the design process to start. The first families to build in the community will move in this year. “We’re very pleased with the amount of activity we’ve seen in Carencia, especially considering
we’ve done minimal advertising,” said Dougherty. Dougherty said many Pasco residents are interested in Carencia because its location is 30 minutes closer to downtown Tampa and Westshore than where they live now in Land O’ Lakes and Wesley Chapel. Families looking to build in Carencia are attracted by its private waterfront and wooded lots, the flexibility to design their home the way they want it, the quiet and peacefulness of a rural community and the peace of mind of a gated entrance. They also like Carencia’s close proximity to the 16.5-mile Upper Tampa Bay Trail, which is just a five-minute bike ride from the community. “Carencia is about the closest you can get to the hot spots of Tampa and still have the charm of living in a rural community,” Dougherty adds. “It is just 10 minutes to Veterans Expressway and the Gunn Highway entrance, which is where the new express lanes on the Veterans begin and end.” For more information about Carencia and Bayfair Homes, call (813) 906-1000 or go to Bayfair.com. Carencia’s is located off Gunn Highway in Odessa, about a mile south of North Mobley Road, and then east on Copeland Road another half mile.
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Live in Asturia For Under $300,000 in a New Ashton Woods Home
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ere’s a great opportunity if you’re looking to move up to a new home in one of the master-planned communities along the State Road 54 corridor in central Pasco. Ashton Woods is selling beautifully finished, inventory homes beginning at $257,990 in Asturia — the prestigious Odessa community that’s known for its award-winning amenity center and miles of nature trails. While the average home price in Asturia is close to $400,000, Ashton Woods has several quick move-in homes ready for under $300,000 in its charming Grove and Evergreen series of alley-load homes. These spacious, one and twostory homes have over 2,000 square feet of living area and feature three to four bedrooms, two to three baths and two-car garages. Seven quicksale homes are available in five floor plans. “To get into Asturia for under $300,000 in a 2,000-square-foot home is a fabulous opportunity for someone wanting a new home with top-quality construction and premier home finishes,” said John Reny, Florida president for Ashton Woods, the nation’s largest privately held homebuilder. For many first-time homebuyers and empty nesters, the Grove and Evergreen series offer an ideal home solution with their unique alley-load garages that open up the front of the house to large living areas and covered porches. Ashton Woods is the only builder in Asturia to offer alleyload homes. “We call this front-porch living, because it takes advantage of Florida’s wonderful year-around weather and makes it easy to get to know your neighbors,” said Reny.
HERITAGE AND CLASSIC SERIES In addition to its quick move-in
Alley Load Quick Move-Ins The Arlington – Ready in April 2,003 square feet 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 2465 Claymore: $279,990 The Arlington – Ready in April 2,003 square feet 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 14810 Caravan Avenue: $280,490 The Ortega – Ready in April 2,193 square feet 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 14818 Caravan avenue: $294,490
The Blackwater
Halifax – Ready in May 1,964 square feet 3 bedrooms, 2 baths 14902 Caravan Avenue: $283,490 Halifax – Ready in May 1,964 square feet 3 bedrooms, 2 baths 2463 Delancey St.: $281,702 Suwanne – Ready in May 2,204 square feet 4 bedrooms, 3 baths 14795 Promenade Parkway: $304,031 The Blackwater – Ready in April 2,309 square feet 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 2514 Portico St.: $349,990
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homes in its alley-load homes, Ashton Woods also has several homes available in quick inventory in traditional floor plans with the garage in front of the house, which are either ready now, or will be by June. “Our goal is to always have a good supply of quick move-in homes in every price range, because so many families need to move fast,” said Reny. “Many buyers have sold their existing home sooner than expected, or they are renting and do not want to renew their lease while a new home is being built.” This includes the Ferrara model home in the Classic Series, which was featured in the recent Parade of Homes sponsored by the Tampa Bay
Builders Association. At 2,890 square feet, the two-story Ferrara is a perfect home for a growing family, offering four to six bedrooms, twoand-a-half baths and a two-car garage. In addition to the Ferrara model, families looking for inventory homes in the Classic Series can choose from two Milan floor plans, at 2,722 square feet, which be ready in May. Families wanting traditional homes, but with less square footage, can choose from several one-and two-story options in Ashton Woods’ Heritage Series, including three quick move-in homes, including two — The Monroe and Lincoln — which are ready now. Ashley Woods is known for its
commitment to personalized design, and every home comes with the same standards of top-quality construction and finishes. It is so wellregarded that it was named the 2017 Builder of the Year by Builder and Developer Magazine. And, for the fourth consecutive year, it has been ranked among the top three for Most Trusted Builders in America. “With Ashton Woods, you’re partnering with more than just a homebuilder. You’re partnering with a team of expert designers and builders whose main goal is to help you create your perfect home,” said Reny. “Not only do we blaze new trails in design, we offer buyers highly personalized service every step of the way.”
IF YO U’V VE DREAMED D OF A HOM ME LIKE E THIS S, WE ADM IRE YO UR IMA I G INAT IO ON.
Discover more than yo ou could have imagined when you explore this quickmove-in oppor tunity with The Lincoln plan at Asturia. This home fe features a spacious kitchen with large center island, white Sh haker-style cabinetr y, quar tz counter tops, sta ainless steel appliances and a porcelain farmhouse sink i k. Other h thought htfulllly designed d i d featur t es include i l d an upstair i s laundr l d y room and an oversized master bathroom. Experience a place where high design is more approachable than ever. At Asturia, you’ll love the possibilities.
ASTURIA single-family homes from the high $200s $ More amenities within reach of your new home. • Miles of walking trails and abundant green space g Communityy Center with swimming gp • Stunning pool and fitness center • Playgrounds and picnic areas
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14844 Caravan Avenue HO
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Elm C (Model)
45' Evergreen Series 4 beds / 4.5 baths / 2-car garage ALLEY LOAD / 2,395 sq. ft.
2506 Claymore Street
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Suwannee A
45' Evergreen Series 4 beds / 3 baths / 2-car garage ALLEY LOAD / 2,204 sq. ft.
$307,990 990
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2465 Claymore Street
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36' Grove Series 3 beds / 2.5 baths / 2-car garage ALLEY LOAD / 2,003 sq. ft.
$285,920
$279,990
14603 Trails Edge Blvd.
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55’ Heritage Series 3 beds / 2 baths / 2-car garage / 1,961 sq. ft.
$368,105
$349,990
2514 Portico Street
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Blackwater
45’ Evergreen Series 4 beds / 2.5 baths / 2-car garage / 2,309 sq. ft.
$355,092
$349,990
Schedule a time to see these quick-move -in homes today. 813.734.7271
ashtonwoods.com/asturia
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Karen has been providing her skkills and expertise to cli clients ents selling, buying, renting or leeasing homes and propertty for over 22 years and LOVES itt! Success for every Reeal Estate transaction she is involved is the goal. It maakes her happy and happy clientts too!
CALL KAREN FOR ADD DITIONAL DET TAILS ON B BOTH PROPERTIES 4701 ROUNDVIEW CTT, LAND O LAKES, FL 34639 Comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 baath home in Sable Ridge! Updatedd kitchen and baths. Beautiful granite counters andd and white cabinets. Newer carpet in thee bedrooms, great room and dining/den rooms. roooms The rest of the home has very well cared for vinyl floors. As you enter the home, the 2 additional bedrooms are off the foyer the left with the 2 bath in between them. The great room and kitchen are open. The dining room is being used as a den. The master bedroom is on the opposite side of the home from the additional bedrooms is on the backside of the home. The exterior was just painted last week week. The backyard is fenced with white PVC fencing. The lanai is 12x14. This is super clean and well maintained. The pride in ownership is very apparent! Priced at $219,900.
15512 TIMBERLINE DR, TA TAMP PA A, FL 33624 Great location! 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, POOL home with 1,775 sq ft located in Country Place. New kitchen counters, cabinets and dishwasher. New wood like tile floor in kitchen and laundry. New laminate floors through out the rest of house. The house has been frreshly painted. The floor plan offers openn family room kitchen, separate living and dining d rooms on one side of the home withh the bedrooms on the opposite side. There T is screened lanai, but the pool is open. The backyard is fenced. Priced at $264,900.
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How Much Home Can You Afford?
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hen it comes to buying a home, experts are pretty clear that you should fit your mortgage to your finances, not to a house. “Before you even start your search for a home this spring, it’s crucial to know how much you can afford to pay each month,” says Christina Boyle, senior vice president for Freddie Mac. Boyle also stresses that there are a few important things to keep in mind as you calculate this figure. Start by getting a handle on your finances. What do you earn? What do you spend? How much do you have in savings? Make a budget, and use free online tools and calculators to determine how much you can afford. Remember that your monthly expenses go beyond mortgage payments, so leave some room in your budget. Whether it’s a new roof or a leaking faucet, homeownership can mean unexpected expenses. Be prepared to pay for such items, as needed. General maintenance, combined with utilities (an expense that can vary by home, depending on its size and other factors), are added expenses to consider. Some
neighborhoods also have homeowners’ association fees to cover the cost of upkeep of common spaces. Your lifestyle can also help you assess whether a particular home is right for you and your budget. Location is key in determining what you can afford. Some points to consider are whether you want to live in a suburban or urban setting, whether you need to be near specific schools and public transportation, and the potential length of your commute. These factors can affect the cost of a home, and you should determine your priorities in advance of home and mortgage hunting. Remember, getting pre–approved can help you act fast and make a confident offer, so talk to your lender now before you start shopping. A full rundown on all things homebuying, including free tools and resources, is available at MyHome.freddiemac.com. This spring, be sure to prepare yourself for the homebuying experience by being well-informed and aware of what you can afford. Courtesy StatePoint Media
LIVE WELL L IN LAND O’ LAKES Whether you want less maintena ance or more space, e CYPRESS PRESER RV VE will be the plac ce for you.
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Single-family homes coming soon from the low $200s
• Affordable, new homes surrounded by natural wetlands, peaceful ponds and wooded conservation
• Convenient to various restaurants, the Sunc coast Parkway, I-75, US-41 and Route 52
• Incredible future amenities, such as a zero-entry, resort-style pool with cabana, playground with shade sail, event lawn, dog park and walking trails
• Near The Shops at Wiregrass, Ta Tampa Premium Outlets, Costco, Lowes, Publix and more
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Add Technology to Your Living Spaces
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smart, connected home is what’s in style. In fact, since 2014, research shows smart technology has increased in priority during renovations, especially for first-time homebuyers. Here are six ways to add tech to your space.
day and night. Some even offer an app that allows owners to toss a treat to their dogs or play a game of catch. Plus, a barking sensor sends notifications to your phone so you can see what’s happening and calm down your pooch via a two-way chat.
1. STAY COOL AND COMFORTABLE
4. BE HANDS-OFF IN THE KITCHEN
Certain smart thermostats intuitively understand when to turn on heating or cooling equipment based on your home’s unique energy profile, the weather outside and thousands of other data points -making sure you’re comfortable 24/7.
Imagine the convenience of having a kitchen faucet turn water on or off, without a touch. Faucets with touchless technology feature single-sensor, hands-free activation, allowing you to easily activate your faucet with the wave of a hand. It’s perfect for when your hands are too full or messy to turn on the faucet, and also helps minimize the spread of dirt and germs, since you don’t have to touch the faucet.
2. DESIGN THE PERFECT SHOWER The first Wi-Fi/cloud-based digital shower on the market, U by Moen shower, allows you to precisely set shower temperature and flow with an in-shower digital controller, or from your smartphone. Need extra snooze time? Power on the shower from bed and it will alert you when it’s ready. Picky about your shower preferences? The ability to set up to 12 custom pre-sets ensures you get your perfect shower every time.
3. KEEP YOUR EYE ON FIDO Ever wonder what your dog is up to while you’re away at work? Now, there are fun, tech-based ways to check in on furry friends. HD pet cameras enable owners to monitor their pets with a wide-angle view,
5. CREATE THE RIGHT AMBIANCE Instead of a regular incandescent bulbs, smart lightbulbs allow homeowners to control lighting with a few taps on your smartphone or tablet. Want to turn on lights when you’re away or adjust their brightness and color? No problem. What’s more, the bulbs last longer and even help save energy. From customizing your kitchen to creating a luxurious bathroom, smart home devices can now cater to your preferences, elevating everyday experiences. Courtesy StatePoint Media
Russell Adams Realty, Inc. 2502 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Corner of Carson Rd. & US 41
949-3603 • www.russelladamsrealty.com OUR AGENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS! HOMES FOR SALE DREAM HOME IN STAGECOACH 4/3, 2,489 sq. ft. Wooded Conservation Lot. NO CDD. Elegant Formal Dining Room. Master Suite offers a beautiful sitting room / Den. and Master Bath offers every amenity. $289,900. Call Cody at 813-909-0712
SKI, FISH, SWIM, RIDE, PLAY! BEAUTIFUL CORNER LOT, 3 bed/2 bath, 1807 sq ft in quiet, secluded neighborhood of Paddock Groves Estates Addition to Lake Padgett Estates. New carpet and paint. Community features include 3 Ski Size Lakes, Private Boat Ramps, Lakeside Parks with Cabanas & Playgrounds, Tennis Courts and this home is close to the Horse Stables. $220,000 Call
Cody at 813-909-0712 UPSCALE GATED COMMUNITY OF ASHMONTE, located within the impressive community of Oakstead. 3 bed/3bath, 2153 sq. ft. pool home. Elegant and meticulously UPDATED home is an experience to enjoy! The Oakstead community offers many amenities including tennis courts, fitness center, covered playground, soccer/sports field, nature and hiking trails, large pool/separate kiddy pool. Conveniently located near excellent schools, shops, medical facilities, local grocer, restaurants and major roads. Call Cody at 813-909-0712
LAKE PADGETT RENTAL! Charming 3 Bed/2 bath 1,578 sq ft rental home with 102 feet of LAKE FRONTAGE and Boat Ramp. Access to Lake Padgett. Access to 3 ski lakes. Bring your boat and horses! $1,750 per month. Call Cody at 813-909-0712 LAND O’ LAKES RENTAL TONS OF AMENITIES: 3 Bed/2 Bath, 1522 sq ft located in Beautiful LAKE PADGETT ESTATES. Access to 3 ski lakes, tennis courts, horse stables, playgrounds, community boat dock! $1,400 Call Cody at 813-909-0712
LAKE LOTS LUTZ 2.44 ACRE LAKEFRONT with NO HOA or CDD includes well, septic and impact! Call Faith Garcia today. 813-5036610 SKI LAKE 300’ road frontage & 250’ lakefront. Property is large enough for 2 homes. On lakefront with white sandy bottom. No Deed Restrictions. Call Cody Adams 813-909-0712 LAKE KEEN JUST NORTH OF SUNSET IN LUTZ .48 acre lot to build the home of your dreams! Swim, ski, Jet Ski or fish to your heart content! $134,900 Call Faith Garcia 813-503-6610
CLOSE TO USF. Beautiful 2/1.5 condo in for sale. Located close to University of South Florida. Free bus services to the University Call Phil Tamm 813-408-1357
GATED 1.66 ACRE WATERFRONT LOT IN ODESSA! $228,000. Call Rick Tarr 813-245-5507 or Faith Garcia 813-503-6610
ANGUS VALLEY – WESLEY CHAPEL WOW 6 bedrooms! 3 Full baths. Completely renovated home on over 1 acre. Bring the whole family and the horses. NEW stainless steel appliances, NEW Tile and Carpet, NEW granite countertops, NEW air conditioning, NEW electric. New asphalt driveway. NEW, NEW, NEW. MUST SEE TO BELIEVE!! $174,999 Call Cody at 813-909-0712
RARE GEM BUILDABLE LOT IN LAKE PADGETT ESTATES – Build your dream home or invest for the future with access to 3 ski lakes, including Lake Padgett. Owners have access tennis courts, recreation areas and horse stables. NO CDD. Bonus- A short ride to outlet mall and choice restaurants! Call Cody at 813-909-0712
SUNCOAST POINTE VILLAGE-LAND O LAKES 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1158 sq. ft. home. Convenient and practical floor plan. Indoor laundry. Low community fees. Northpointe Shopping Center with a great selection of shops, bars, restaurants is just 3 minute drive away. Located near the Suncoast Parkway it is a short 20 minutes to Tampa International Airport. $185,000 Call Cody at 813909-0712
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WILDERNESS LAKE PRESERVE 3 Bed/3 Bath rental 3,554 total sq. ft. 3 car garage, large lanai overlooking pond. Call Phil Tamm 813-408-1357
S.R. 54 – Land O’ Lakes 4+ ACRES. Call Phil Tamm 813-4081357
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toward closing costs!* s when you finance through Eagle Home Mortgage, LLC.
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* Offer good for a limited time only on select hoomes and selected to be built homes, if the purchase agreement is fully f executed between 03/01/18 and 03/30/18 and closes and fully fuunds on or before 4/20/18. Purchase agreements fully executed prioor to 03/01/18 are excluded. At closing, seller shall provide to purchaaser a credit in an amount not to exceed d $26,000 as determined on your Loan Estimate, excluding e prepaids, subject to seller contribution limits, certain term ms, conditions and restrictions. Offer may affect maximum loan amouunt. Offer available only to qualified buyers financing through Eagle Home H Mortgage and closing at designated closing agent. Lennar reserves the right to change or withdraw any offer at any time. Offer is subject to borroweer meeting approval guidelines. Rates and terms are subject to channge without notice. Financing through Eagle Home Mortgage, LLC - Mortgage Lender/Servicer License #MLD549, NMLS # 1058. See a Loan L Offificer or a New Home Consultant for more information. Lennaar Homes, LLC (“Lennar”) and Eagle Hoome o Mortgage, LLC (“Eagle”) have business relationnships with each other. Lennar and Eagle are, directly or indirectly, whholly owned by Lennar Corporation. You are NOT required to use Eaagle as a condition for purchase of a Lennar home or a home from any of Lennar’s affiliated homebuilders. You are free to shop around to determine that you are receiving the best services and the best rate for these services. For additional information please visit their websites www.eaglehm.com and www.Lennar.com. Eagle’s loan process is a voluntary program m and participation is not required in order to purchase a home from Lennar. Requesting a loan prequalification and making a loan appliccation do not constitute a loan approval a or otherwise indicate that a consumer has or will qualify q for a loan from Eagle or any other lender. Financing is not guaaranteed and not all consumers will qualify to purchase a Lennar hom me. Lennar makes no guarantee as to the availability of homes withinn the price ranges set forth above. Photographs depict the community as of the dates taken. Photographs aare solely for illustrative purposes and should neverr be relied upon. The past, present, future of proposed roads, easem ments, land uses, conditions, plat maps, lot sizes or layouts, zoning, utilities, u drainage, land conditions, or development of any type whatssoever, whether reflected in the photographs/video, or whether outsside the boundaries of the photographhs/ s video, may not be shown or may be incompletee or inaccurate. The present, future of proposed roads, easements, laand uses, conditions, plat maps, lot sizes or layouts, zoning, drainagee, land conditions, or development of any type may or may not channge in the future. It is not uncommon that any of the foregoing can change c without notice to you. You shouuld never relly on the h accuracy off photographs h h or vid deos in making d k any d decisions relative to purchhasing any property. We reserve the right h to make k changes h at any time without h notice. Visitt Lennar.com or see a Lennar New Home Consultant l ffor ffurther h ddetaails l and d important llegall d disclaimers. l This h is not an offffer in states whe h re prior registration is required. d Void whhere prohibited hibit d by b law l . Copyright C i ht © 2018 LLennar Corporation. C ti Lennar L , the th Lennar L logo, l CalAtlantic C lAtl ti and d the th CalAtlantic C lAtl ti lo logo are U.S. U S register i t ed d service i marks k or service i marks k off Lennar L Corporation C ti and/or d/ itits subsidiaries. b idi i LENNAR HOMES LLC CGC151866 03/18 LNTPA LNTPA407 4
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ICI Homes Wins Two Top Parade of Homes Awards
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t was an exciting March for ICI Homes, which received two prestigious awards from the Tampa Bay Builders Association during its recent Parade of Homes. Two of the builder’s homes received top honors from Parade judges, including its Brooke model home at Bexley, which won a silver award for homes priced between $650,000 and $699,000. “The Brooke is a very flexible home with a unique, open floor plan and fabulous outdoor living area that appeals to a multiple buyers,” said Ron Ferguson, division manager of ICI Homes’ West Florida Division. “It is an exceptionally well-designed home with no wasted space, and has a style that is not too modern, and not too country.” One of the Brooke’s strongest selling features is its first-floor master suite. “Many people are looking for a large home with the master bedroom on the first floor. With this separation from four bedrooms and two full baths upstairs, the Brooke works well for multi-generational families,” said Ferguson. ICI Homes also won the Grand Diamond Award, the Parade’s highest honor, for its Shenandoah model at FishHawk Ranch in south Hillsborough County. “Our team is very excited and extremely proud to be recognized during the Parade of Homes in both Bexley and FishHawk,” said Ferguson. “We are thankful to work with such a conscientious and futuristic developer as Newland Communities, the company behind both Bexley and FishHawk. Our home designs complement Newland’s vision, and obviously appeal to homebuyers of all ages.” ICI Homes also builds in Asturia, a Hines community of 550 homes located west of Bexley on State Road 54. It offers two home series built on 55-foot and 65-foot lots in Asturia’s heavily wooded second phase that opened in late 2017.
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ICI recently completed its brandnew Serena model in Asturia, which has received rave reviews from prospective homebuyers and Realtors. The Serena is a one-story, 2,217- square-foot home with four bedrooms, three baths and a two-car garage. Its base price begins at $331,900. “People love the Serena’s grand foyer, which pulls you through the house with its 12-foot ceilings and open floor plan, sweeping you from the front of the house to the back,” said Ferguson. “It feels so much larger than a 2,200-square-foot house, because its large kitchen and great room gracefully flow into a covered lanai that stretches along the back of the home. This home never feels crowded, whether you’re relaxing with family or entertaining friends.” ICI Homes has three move-in ready homes available in Asturia. A Serena and the two-story Santa Maria at 2,933 square feet will be ready later this month, and another one-story home, the 2,500-square-foot Costa
Mesa, is under construction and will be ready this summer. Base prices for ICI Homes in Asturia are between $288,900 and $419,900. Over at Bexley, ICI also has a move-in ready home, the 3,089square-foot Pamela. This home features four bedrooms, three baths, and a three-car garage and sells for $549,030. The Pamela has a 12-foothigh foyer that offers the unique option of walking into a flex space/study, the kitchen and gathering area, or straight into the private owner’s suite. A gourmet kitchen is just steps away from a large gathering and dining rooms, both of which open to a large covered lanai.
EASILY CUSTOMIZED HOMES “People want well-designed homes with quality construction and workmanship that can be easily customized, built on conservation home sites in a community that provides an active lifestyle and great location. ICI Homes is that kind of builder, and Asturia and Bexley are those kinds of
communities,” said Ferguson. ICI Homes sets itself apart from other builders with its unusual ability to make custom changes without sacrificing affordability. “We believe in a hands-on approach with all of our new homebuyers, offering custom changes by experienced design professionals that help make decisions for the homebuyer easier and affordable,” said Ferguson. ICI is one of Florida’s most premier builders, and for many years has been ranked in the Top 100 Builders in the nation by Builder Magazine. Established in 1980 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, ICI Homes is the recipient of several prestigious awards for design and innovation, and has long enjoyed local, regional and national professional recognition. The Asturia sales center for ICI Homes is at 15134 Aviles Parkway in Odessa, (813) 359-0264. At Bexley, the sales center is at 16754 Courtyard Loop in Land O’ Lakes, (813) 5309069.
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Suncoast Trailside Bicycles To Open Shop In Bexley
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asco County is a wellknown destination for cyclists, so it’s no surprise that Bexley, one of the county’s most popular housing communities, is attracting bike lovers from all over the region. The master-planned community by Newland Communities is located in Land O’ Lakes, just east of the Suncoast Parkway on State Road 54. It has earned numerous awards, including Best Master-Planned Community and Best Recreational Facility by the Southeast Building Conference, and Best in American Living Award for the Best Single-Family Community by the National Association of Home Builders. In addition to its many awards, what sets Bexley apart from other communities is its miles of trails for cycling, walking and jogging (which may one day link to the 42-mile Suncoast Trail), its BMX pump track and soon, an on-site bike shop. This spring, Odessa-based Suncoast Trailside Bicycles will add a new location within the Bexley community. The full-service shop, which will be open seven days a week, will
offer tune-ups, sales and rentals, for residents and visitors. “From the very beginning, we wanted Bexley to be a community that encouraged an active lifestyle where residents enjoy the beautiful scenery and acres of nature preserves,” said Pam Parisi, vice president of marketing for Newland Communities. “Having a bike shop within the community is a natural fit, and we couldn’t have found a better partner than Geoff Lanier and Suncoast Trailside Bicycles.” “Once I saw the plans for Bexley and learned what the community was about, I was all in,” said Suncoast Trailside owner Geoff Lanier. “We can’t wait to open.” Lanier is excited to be offering bike rentals for adults and children. “We’ve always had requests for rentals, but we never had enough space at our Odessa location. Now in Bexley, we can offer this service.” In addition to renting traditional bicycles, the Bexley Suncoast Trailside store will offer battery-powered ebikes, which Lanier said have become very popular over the past few years. Users can turn off the battery and pedal, or turn it on when they need
some extra assistance. Lanier is also looking forward to offering cycling and BMX clinics at Bexley for bikers of all skill levels. And, he’s already teamed up with Chef Ashley Davis, who runs Bexley’s Twisted Sprocket Café, for Bike and Brew events within the community. The café, which is open to the public, serves breakfast, lunch, desserts, smoothies, wine, craft beer and coffee drinks. The bike shop will be located right next door to The Bexley Club, the community’s lakefront amenity center with its two resort-style pools and screened-in game room. Residents also enjoy other amenities in Bexley, including several open spaces for sports fields, a large event lawn for community events and festivals, custom-built playgrounds, and two dog parks. Bexley’s prime location in central Pasco County provides direct access to the Suncoast Parkway and is convenient to many areas of Tampa Bay. The community consists of 1,825 acres of pastoral ranch lands, mature woodlands and cypress wetlands, with Newland dedicating 1,200 acres to remain in its pristine natural state. In the 18 months since Bexley opened, it has distinguished itself as one of Tampa Bay’s top-selling properties with over 300 new homes sold. Homes begin in the low $200,000s and include single-family, luxury, and lowmaintenance townhomes, courtyards and villas. “Bexley is a vibrant community for people at all stages of life, especially those who are looking for an active lifestyle, and greater connections with each other and the outdoors. It’s just a wonderful community to live in, whether you're a family with kids, just starting out, or looking to downsize," Parisi adds. Bexley is the fourth master-planned community for Newland in the Tampa Bay area, joining FishHawk Ranch, MiraBay and Waterset in south Hillsborough County. For information, visit BexleyFlorida.com.
Bexley Chef Invited To Wine and Food Festival In February, Ashley Davis, Café Manager at Twisted Sprocket Café, participated in the South Beach Wine and Food Festival in Miami. It was the second year Bexley’s chef was invited to this prestigious event, hosted by Giada De Laurentiis, of the popular “Giada at Home” show on the Food Network. Davis participated in the event’s Italian Bites on the Beach. Her team served 1,500 portions of Rotini Pasta with Italian Sausage, and a Roasted Red Pepper Ragu with a Balsamic Glaze and Pecorino Romano Cheese. “It was a big crowd to feed,” said Davis. “But, it was extremely rewarding to have so many people tell how us much they enjoyed the dish and thought it was the best one of the evening.” The South Beach Wine and Food Festival invited more than 30 of the nation's best chefs to serve up dishes originating from various regions of Italy. “It was a great honor to be invited back to this festival,” said Davis. “I was proud to represent Bexley and all of Pasco County.”
There’s nothing better than living g in Bexley. It’s simply the best.* Two expansive, resor t-styyle pools, lush landscaping, a un u ique open-air game room with billiards and air hockey, and custom playgrounds are just the beginning. Take a loop around our pic ture u sque trails with plenty of outdoor Fit Stations along the way, before treating your taste buds at the Twisted Sprocket Café. * BEST means just that, award-winning-best: Top Master Planned Community in the Southeast Best Recreational Facility in the Southeast Best in American Living Award
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