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Asturia Welcomes Its First Family – The Raaymakers
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ew homes continue to go up in Asturia, Hines’ new mixed-use, master-planned community in Odessa. The community offers a variety of singlefamily home sites and home styles from award-winning builders Ashton Woods Homes and David Weekley Homes. Set against a backdrop of serene, natural wetland preserves, neighborhood parks and open green spaces, the newly available residential lots at Asturia are some of the most beautiful homes sites in the Tampa area. Just ask the Raaymakers family, Asturia’s first residents to move into their new home. Chad and Sarah Raaymakers recently moved to Asturia from Oldsmar, choosing David Weekley to build their new home, The Sevilla. Chad and Sarah wanted to be closer to their work, and also wanted their two young children, George and Theo, to attend better schools. “We love the area, and we love Asturia! We chose Asturia for the intimate feeling of neighborhood and its real sense of community,” said the excited new residents. Asturia’s new amenity center was another important draw for the Raaymakers family. With over 5,800 square feet of space, the center includes a community clubhouse, a fully equipped state-of-the-art fitness center, covered outdoor living rooms, a luxurious resort-style swimming pool and expansive lawn areas for recreation. Ashton Woods and David Weekley Homes have model homes open daily with on-site agents to assist homebuyers in selecting their
Chad and Sarah Raaymakers, with their children George and Theo, are Asturia’s first residents.
next residence. David Weekley Homes, founded in 1976, is headquartered in Houston and operates in 22 cities across the United States. The company was the first builder in the U.S. to be awarded the Triple Crown of American Home Building, an honor which includes “America’s Best Builder,” “National Housing Quality Award” and “National Builder of the Year.” For more information, visit DavidWeekleyHomes.com. Ashton Woods is one of the nation’s largest private home-building
companies, blazing new trails in design and personalization to build homes as unique as the people who live in them. Collaborating with homeowners for over 25 years, the company and its team of world-renowned designers look beyond the conventional to draw inspiration from unexpected sources, resulting in exceptional design in every Ashton Woods home. For more information, visit AshtonWoods.com. Hines is a privately owned global real estate investment firm founded
in 1957 with a presence today in 182 cities in 20 countries. For more information, visit Hines.com . Asturia’s master plan includes retail, office, multifamily and a variety of single-family residential communities tied into the community’s recreational parks, trail network, playgrounds and picnic areas. Asturia is located on State Road 54, just west of the Suncoast Parkway. For more information, go to AsturiaFlorida.com, or call (813) 2274148.
It’s Back To The Books At Connerton’s Excellent Schools
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ust a week away is Florida’s sales tax-free weekend on Aug. 5-7, and soon after that the start of a new school year on Aug. 15. Lots of Connerton families will be sending their youngsters to school, especially this year, with more than 200 new homes sold in Connerton in the past 12 months. For some, a new school year means new teachers, new friends and new experiences. For others, it’s greeting old friends and familiar faces. But for all, the first days of school are an exciting time! Connerton families have wonderful schools that their children attend. Starting with Connerton Elementary School, which opened in 2010, the school offers updated technology, including rolling laptops filled with new MacBooks, and interactive whiteboards for classroom use. The school also provides learning opportunities for intellectually disabled students in five, self-contained classrooms. These youngsters are also integrated at all grade levels, helping to provide disability awareness at all grade levels. This year, Connerton Elementary welcomes a new principal, John Abernathy, who has transferred from Wesley Chapel Elementary. Another elementary school closeby to Connerton is Sanders Memorial Elementary, a new STEAM magnet school specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. A-rated Pine View Middle School has the distinct honor of being the first Pasco County middle school to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate Middle Years program. Pine View believes that every child can be successful. Its staff encourages the development of 21st century skills through collaboration and the use of technology. Land O’ Lakes High School is proud to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program,
which gives high-achieving, highperforming students the opportunity to pursue a rigorous program of study during their high school years. The school also offers a unique Culinary Arts Academy that teaches students the art of food preparation in its three modern kitchens. Agriscience courses are included in the Culinary Arts Academy. Connerton, “The Community of More…,” offers families more value for the dollar, more open spaces and trails, more amenities, more conservation, more lifestyle choices. Its beautiful clubhouse complex features a super pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, workout center, and planned activities for all ages. Connerton residents enjoy the camaraderie of their neighbors while relaxing at their clubhouse and enjoying community celebrations. They revel in the beauty of nature as they watch blue herons, wood storks, sandhill cranes, deer and other wildlife frolic undisturbed in conservation areas.
The Community
There is so much to offer in Connerton, that you must experience it for yourself. And, a good way to begin is to visit the models of its builders — Ryland Homes, M/I Homes, Lennar and Taylor Morrison. New homes prices begin at the high $100s to the $700s. Plus, Connerton will soon be announcing a new neighborhood
adjacent to Club Connerton that will feature a traditional neighborhood design, with alley-loaded garages and quaint exteriors. Connerton is located in Land O’ Lakes off U.S. 41, approximately 6 miles north of State Road 54. Learn more about this engaging community by signing up for updates at Connerton.com.
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More Educational Excellence & Opportunities Connerton is a beautiful community located in the heart of Pasco county. However, it’s more than just a pretty place, it’s also the intelligent choice because our schools are among the best in Pasco County and are highly rated by the Florida Department of Education for their excellence.
is also highly rated with an IB World School designation named “One of America’s Best Public Schools” by US News. Connerton is the smart choice for your next home and school district too! To learn more, visit us today and see why more people are making the same educated decision to live here.
Connerton Elementary is conveniently onsite and Sanders Memorial Elementary is a STEAM magnet school specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Pine View Middle is A-rated and is an IB Middle Years Programme Candidate School, and Land O’ Lakes High School
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New Homes On Pasco’s Premier Lake — The Manors At Lake Padgett
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efore Amanda and Allison Vaughn became the Toolbox Sisters, they were siblings growing up together in Independence, Missouri. Always close, they both grew up to be teachers. The sisters’ interest in real estate began after moving to Pasco County in 2011 for teaching jobs. Learning much from their relocation experience, they began to invest in real estate by buying and flipping houses, doing most of the renovation work themselves. Amanda and Allison had so much fun investing in real estate, they decided to study for their license and sell real estate full time. They christened their business The Toolbox Sisters — a unique name that captivates their ability to embrace new technology that benefits buyers and sellers. Being younger than many full-time
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