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There’s no place like in PASCO & NORTH HILLSBOROUGH

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alk about wildly anticipated.

Bexley by Newland Communities, a 1,700acre master-planned community in Land O’ Lakes, is opening this fall and will offer residents a sporty, social lifestyle that makes the most of its natural surroundings.

Located north of State Road 54 at the the Suncoast Expressway, residents from day one will be able to hike, bike, walk and run over 10 miles of adventure trails.

Open spaces include sports fields, two Pump Park bicycle courses, dog parks for large and small breeds, and an array of natural play areas for all ages, including outdoor workout stations by Avid Trails™.

AWARD-WINNING BUILDERS

Pathways will lead to neighborhoods with distinctive streetscapes with townhomes, villas and singlefamily homes built by Bexley’s six award-winning homebuilders.

Partnering with Newland Communities are CalAtlantic Homes, Cardel Homes, David Weekley Homes, Homes by WestBay, ICI Homes and Lennar. Each will build single-family homes. Lennar also will build courtyard homes, villas and two styles of townhomes.

The exterior home designs will offer a variety of architectural traditions, while streetscapes will feature tree-lined streets, neighborhood parks and a trail network accessible from nearly every location in the community.

“Bexley will be a unique, vibrant community unlike any other in Pasco County,” said Tom Panaseny,

vice president and general manager for the Tampa North division of Newland Communities.

“Nature is our inspiration, not only in the community’s character, but in home designs as well, with some elevations exclusive to Bexley,” said Panaseny. “We’ve selected this group of builders because we know they will bring our community vision to life.”

Home sales will begin in September, with a grand opening set for October. At completion, Bexley will have more than 1,900 homes.

WELCOME TO THE CLUB

Bexley Club is an action-packed lakefront clubhouse with two expansive outdoor pools (including a lap pool and a children’s splash pool), a cardio-focused fitness center, and fully staffed bike shop for rentals and

quick repairs. An open-air game room will have foosball, Ping-Pong and billiards.

Opening with the community is The Twisted Spoke Café, which will serve breakfast, gourmet lunches, desserts, smoothies, wine, craft beer and coffee drinks. The café’s lakeside view makes it a scenic spot to meet friends and neighbors for coffee, breakfast and lunch.

The café and bicycle shop will be open to residents and visitors.

Spanning Bexley’s 1,200 acres of preserved wilderness is a planned link to the legendary Suncoast Trail.

Trails are designed by outdoor-living pioneer Avid Trails™, and include a 10-plus-mile, multi-model trail system —perfect for a relaxed pace along the creek, bicycling at high intensity or linking up with the regional trail systems.

SUPERB PASCO LOCATION

When residents feel like branching out, Bexley is just minutes from places to work, dine, shop and play.

Its prime location delivers maximum convenience, and its unspoiled Pasco County landscape offers new ways to get fit and enjoy the outdoors.

Families with young children are glad to know that Bexley will be home to an on-site elementary school that opens in 2017, and a future on-site preschool.

ABOUT NEWLAND

Bexley is the fourth masterplanned community for Newland in the Tampa Bay area, joining other the award-winning communities of Fishhhawk Ranch, Mirabay and Waterset in south Hillsborough County. For information, visit BexleyFlorida.com.

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New Office and Warehouse Space Coming to Land O’ Lakes T

he first new commercial office park in recent years in Land O’ Lakes will soon be under construction just north of the U.S. Post Office at Black Lake Professional Office Park.

This development includes a new office condominium building, built in the same distinctive Mediterranean architectural style with terra cotta stucco exterior, as an existing commercial building. In addition, a separate building will offer close to 20,000 square feet of warehouse office space.

“There is a big demand for new office and warehouse space in central Pasco. This commercial development is much anticipated, and much desired, by the local business community,” said Cody Adams of Russell Adams Realty, who is marketing the development.

“Site preparation is underway, and we’re talking now to businesses interested in buying or leasing space, with occupancy in early 2017.”

Office space will be configured in 1,500 and 1,800 square feet units, with up to five offices available. The warehouse space is divided into seven units, with each at 2,800 square feet, including a 400-square-foot office area.

“New commercial growth and development is flourishing in this area, making this an excellent property to own or lease for years to come,” said Adams.

Black Lake Professional Office Park is just 3 miles from State Road 54, and is close to many master-planned communities, including Lake Padgett, Wilderness Lakes, Connerton and Lakeshore Ranch.

“Its central, convenient location makes it exceptionally attractive for local business owners who want to buy or lease space, and for investors who are looking for commercial property that will be easy to continually lease and attract good tenants,” said Adams.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

- Directly located on U.S. 41, major north/south commuter route that

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leads into Tampa and one of the busiest roads in Pasco County. Daily traffic count of over 33,000 vehicles.

- Excellent highway signage and visibility.

- Easy access to Suncoast Expressway, I-75 and North Dale Mabry Highway.

- Conducive to walk-in traffic, with the post office next door, and many surrounding residential communities and businesses.

- Located close to the recently expanded Land O’ Lakes Community Center, which is packed every day with family sporting activities.

- Quiet professional setting with gorgeous landscaping and ample parking.

Russell Adams Realty has been central Pasco’s most respected commercial and residential real estate company for over 50 years. Please call Cody Adams with questions about the Black Lake development, as well as any other real estate inquiries, at (813) 949-3603 or (813) 503-6933.

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Connerton – The Community of More New Town With Old Fashioned Feeling

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onnerton residents are smiling more and more these days as their “New Town” community continues to develop the quaint flavor and feel of an old-fashioned town — and doing so without sacrificing the modern comforts of today.

Residents enjoy the camaraderie of their neighbors, and love socializing at Club Connerton with its resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis and basketball courts and planned activities for all ages. They also enjoy a peaceful retreat from everyday stresses as they revel in the beauty of nature, watching blue herons, wood storks, sand hill cranes, deer and other wildlife that frolic undisturbed in Connerton’s abundant conservation areas.

Families also chose to live at Connerton because they recognize the immense potential of their New Town as it continues to blossom.

Interestingly, three out of four people who call Connerton home have moved from four surrounding counties — Pasco, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Hernando.

And as Connerton grows, so do the opportunities for residents to work close to where they live.

Connerton’s master plan includes entitlements of 730,000 sq. feet of retail services, and 1.4 million sq. feet of office/medical office and industrial space.

For the past three years, Connerton has averaged over 100 new home starts annually. Many of these new homes buyers are current residents finding their next home in Connerton. Other buyers are family and friends of current residents, who want to live down the street or around the corner from friends and family so they can share in Connerton’s many amenities.

In addition to Clubhouse amenities, residents walk or bike the trails, play and relax in the community’s four parks, and take their

furry friends to exercise and play in the private dog park. Connerton parents rest easy during the summer as their kids enjoy Parent’s Night Out programs, where kids find their creative side with arts and crafts, stay fit while swimming in the resort-style pool and socialize through supervised daily activities.

As Connerton continues to grow, so do businesses in the area.

McDonald’s will soon open at the Arbor Square entrance. Connerton

is located just the right distance from the congestion and noise of I75 and other traffic-bound intersections. The stress of commuting becomes a thing of the past because Connerton residents have ample routes to choose from.

There is so much to offer in Connerton, that you must experience it for yourself. Currently, there are four builders (M/I Homes, Lennar, Taylor Morrison and Homes by WestBay), with new

homes priced from the high $100’s to the $700’s.

Plus, there is an exciting new addition at Connerton being developed by Lennar within walking distance to Club Connerton.

This traditional neighborhood design will feature alley-loaded garages, front porches and charming exteriors.

To discover more about this engaging community, follow us on Facebook and visit Connerton.com.

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Why You Need A Realtor If Buying A New Home

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1. Give your Realtor’s information when you visit a model center, and you won’t be bombarded with unwanted emails and phone calls.

2. Realtors help identify your wants and needs, and then match builders and communities to your criteria. We tour communities with you, keeping track of what you like and dislike.

3. We analyze and help you understand HOA and CDD fees.

4. Realtors know which builder features are standard, and which are optional. This allows you to make fair comparisons between builders.

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builder promotion available. We are with you when you sign the builder’s contract, which can be 100-plus pages.

6. We provide a comparative market analysis, so you know the value of your new home.

7. If building from the ground up, we keep track of the construction process and attend all meetings, so that the building process goes smoothly and as planned.

8. We make sure all deadlines are met, and coordinate details between the lender, title company and builder.

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“The outstanding management team at Gator Cleaning Solutions, it’s competitive market position and strong community involvement factors that put them in contention for the award,” said Dr. Tom O’Neal, vice president at the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.

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The Manors at Lake Padgett is a gated enclave of just eight homes built on large, waterfront lots with each having 80 or 90 feet directly on the lake. Every home comes with a dock, and has an incredible view of Land O’ Lakes’ largest lake, renowned for its boating, water skiing, fishing and all-around family fun.

At 200 acres, Lake Padgett is the heart of Land O’ Lakes, located just north of State Road 54 and east of U.S. 41. The Manors at Lake Padgett is along the lake’s south shore on Carson Drive, close to area restaurants, shopping centers and entertainment.

“This is truly beautiful lake frontage,” said Sasha Goodman, marketing manager for Mobley Homes. “It is rare to find such a serene and peaceful waterfront setting that’s conveniently tucked right in the middle of all the things people want nearby.”

The community’s size of just nine acres is cozy and neighborly — but, its homes are spacious and elegant.

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Homeowners at The Manors at Lake Padgett can customize their new home with premium options for every room, including gourmet kitchens, luxurious master baths, and a choice of a large selection of beautiful flooring and finishes.

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Mobley Homes works with over 30 top-quality partners, and offers premium warranty programs to protect its buyer’s investment for years to come.

“Our customer-first philosophy, and devotion to excellence, are the cornerstones of our business,” said Goodman. “We communicate with our customers to create inspiring, comfortable living environments where people truly love to live.”

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“We’ve accomplished so much because of our many, many loyal customers who value the level of service and expertise we bring to the job, said Dana. “Many customers have been with us for the entire 10 years — supporting us as we grew from just an air conditioning company, to all the services we provide today.”

Dana and James started their business in 2006 in air conditioning and heating. In 2013 they added plumbing services, expanded into electrical services in 2015 and this year started a new construction division working with homebuilders and commercial contractors.

“We’ve been successful because we’ve built our business on reputation and trust,” said Dana. “We are hands-on business owners, and always stand behind the work of our employees. Our motto is to go above and beyond customer expectations, and everyone of our employees strive to make that happen every day.”

This model of trust, Dana explains, begins with their staff. “Most employees have been with us for over three years, and we have techs who have worked here for all 10 years. In the trade industry, this kind of longevity is almost unheard of.”

Cornerstone Pros is very much a family business, Dana explains. In addition to employing six family members, she and James view their employees as part of their extended family.

The Spears family has deep roots in the local community. James grew up in Tampa, and Dana is a graduate of Land O’ Lakes High School, as are her three daughters. Her son is a senior at Land O’ Lakes High this year,

and their youngest begins kindergarten in Land O’ Lakes next year The family’s connection to the community is very strong, which is why Cornerstone Pros is committed to supporting several community organizations. This is the second year Cornerstone is the annual banquet sponsor for Oasis Pregnancy Center in Land O’ Lakes and Wesley Chapel.

And this fall is the third year that the company is a sponsoring two football games at Land O’Lakes High, and the fourth year it has helped buy uniforms for the school’s wrestling team.

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Cornerstone supports are the American Cancer Society, Operation Stand Down to support homeless veterans, Tighten The Drag Foundation fishing tournaments to benefit spinal cord research, and supporting Xavier Johnson, a former Sunlake High football player who was injured.

“We want to give back to our community, which has done so much to support our business over the years,” said Dana. “This is who we are.”

The next big step for Cornerstone Pros is an expansion at its Land O’ Lakes location on U.S. 41. The Spears are planning the groundbreaking later this year of an additional 6,000

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Residential building momentum in Pasco

By Kathy Steele Originally published in The Laker/Lutz News on July 27, 2016.

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otorists cruising on major corridors see bulldozers stirring up dirt on open pasture land or crews in hard hats pounding nails into houses, frame by frame.

Billboards are inescapable. They fill the rights of way in clusters along State Road 54, State Road 56 and U.S. 41.

They call out to passersby — inviting prospective homebuyers to seek out the newest in luxury living.

Long Lake Ranch, Bexley South, Asturia, Connerton and Estancia at Wiregrass are just a few on the expanding list of upscale communities with new homes for sale.

The unmistakable message?

New home construction is taking off in Pasco County.

Homebuyers are touring the market from near and far, in person and online.

Moving day for Traci and Marlo Moore, and their children, Kynnedy 5, and Noah, 2, came on the weekend of the Fourth of July.

They moved into a single-family home in an enclave of Wiregrass Ranch that is so new that construction dirt is still flying.

The Michigan transplants spent more than two years searching for a dream home in Florida, Texas and North Carolina.

They found it in Wesley Chapel, off Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, one of the busiest development areas in the county for homes and retail.

The Moores are among a multitude of people in the hunt for new and modern homes, with easy access to jobs, shops, schools and restaurants.

“There is a lot of pent-up demand,” said Steve Seeger, director of sales and marketing for Lennar, one of the home builders at Wiregrass Ranch.

In 2016, Lennar plans to build 116 homes in the Wiregrass subdivision where the Moores now live. The homebuilder is constructing or selling homes in nine communities in Pasco and 46 in the Tampa Bay area.

Other builders including CalAtlantic, M/I Homes, Beazer Homes, Homes by WestBay, David Weekley Homes and the Ryland Group are among the companies signing up for the residential boom in Pasco.

HOUSING ON THE RISE IN PASCO Business is brisk in Pasco County’s building department.

Contractors pulled more than 1,900 building permits by mid-July. That’s nearly the number that was pulled for the entire year in 2015.

Construction of single-family homes has been on an upward trend in Pasco County every year since 2012.

The climb back from the Great Recession continues, though there’s still a huge gap between the number of homes being built this year compared to the number that were built in 2005, when the county issued 7,252 permits for single-family homes.

At the same time, the number of permits issued in both 2015 and in 2016, reflect a significant improvement compared to the 884 permits issued in 2011.

People who study housing trends see Pasco’s residential construction continuing to trend upward.

Pasco had four of the top 10 communities, based on new housing starts in the first quarter of 2016, according to Metro Study.

Long Lake topped the list with 264 housing starts in that period. Wiregrass was next, with 229. FishHawk in Hillsborough County took third spot with 225 housing starts. Most on the list are in Hillsborough.

But Union Park, with 188 housing starts, and Concord Station, with 175 housing starts, were also in the top 10.

“A year ago, no Pasco community was on the list,” said Tony Polito, regional director for Metro Study.

And, these numbers are not just data collecting in some government computer.

The information for the Metro Study is gleaned by local field teams who drive through the county collecting information on housing trends.

New construction in many communities was just beginning last year, and now Polito said, “Pasco has the biggest supply of lots.”

The one missing product from Pasco’s flurry of home building is starter homes, Polito said.

“Apartment buildings are taking over for people who would be traditional first-time buyers,” he added.

COURTESY OF THE MOORE FAMILY

The Moore family moved from Michigan to a new Wiregrass Ranch subdivision to enjoy Florida sunshine and the small-town feel of their new neighborhood. From left: Noah, 2, father Marlo, Kynnedy, 5, and mother Traci.

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A large sign advertising future construction of the planned mastercommunity of Bexley South seeks to catch the attention of passing motorists on State Road 54.

Concord Station is on a top-10 list for new housing starts for the first quarter of 2016, according to Metro Study. The master-planned community is off State Road 54.

Top ten communities for housing starts FIRST QUARTER, 2016 Long Lake Ranch – 264 Wiregrass Ranch – 229 FishHawk Ranch – 225 Waterset – 216 Hawks Point – 195 Union Park – 188 Ayesworth Glen – 186 Valencia Lakes – 179 Concord Station – 175 South Fork - 165

Building continues on some houses, but others are ready for residents in a new subdivision at Wiregrass Ranch.

Work crews are building new homes in the Waterford enclave of Concord Station.

These mailboxes are ready for some future residents in the Waterford enclave at Concord Station.

BUILDERS CAN BUILD ON A ‘GRAND SCALE’ Others also find good news in Pasco’s housing trends.

The economy in general is looking brighter all across Tampa Bay. But in the housing arena, Pasco is in what real estate broker Bill Eshenbaugh described as an interesting position. Eshenbaugh publishes the Eshenbaugh Report, which looks at local trends and property listings.

“It’s a pretty clean palette,” he said.

Large tracts of open land, especially along State Road 54 and State Road 56, are worthy investments for developers who want to build on a grand scale.

More new development is possible in Pasco in contrast to redevelopment and infill in more urban, built-out

counties like Hillsborough and Pinellas, Eshenbaugh said.

“Pasco has a really nice place in the market,” he said. “It’s a desirable area.”

Long Lake is enjoying great success, as is Wiregrass, where a couple of $1 million sales have happened in Estancia, Eshenbaugh said.

Some residential is going up in Lutz around the Veteran’s Expressway and North Dale Mabry Highway. One new subdivision under construction is CalAtlantic’s The Promenade at Lake Park, off North Dale Mabry, near Idlewild Baptist Church.

Some homebuyers in Pasco are purchasing second, or third, homes, Eshenbaugh said.

“They are moving to upscale,” he said.

Those age 55 and older also are interested in Pasco.

And, Eshenbaugh said some people are skipping South Tampa, where they might have to tear down an existing

house to build the new home of their dreams.

“Here, they can buy a lot of house that is nice and modern,” he said.

That is what eventually sold the Moores on their new home, even after checking out Orlando, as well.

They wanted a neighborhood with a small-town feel, but one that was part of new growth.

“We thought it would be nice to get into that process earlier,” said Traci Moore. “We’re doing this as a family.”

Wesley Chapel fit the mold.

“It’s an extremely diverse area, multicultural and with age diversity. That appeals to me especially,” Traci Moore said. “The Wiregrass area seems to be a good mix of things – business and residential.”

Pasco is a good place to start a new chapter in their lives, she said.

Not far behind will be her parents.

They, too, are in the market for a Pasco County home.

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Asturia Builder Ashton Woods Announces New Home Series 11 new, single-family home plans beginning in the mid $200s

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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 single-family home sites and home styles from award-winning builders Ashton Woods Homes and David Weekley Homes.

Ashton Woods, the nation’s fourth largest private builder, has released the Grove and Evergreen Series Homes at Asturia, Hines’ signature new community in Odessa.

The Grove Series includes five unique floor plans ranging from 1,682 to 2,280 square feet. The Evergreen Series offers six incredible floor plans from 1,878 to 2,725 square feet.

Ashton Woods now has five distinct home series in Asturia, which combined offer 30 floor plans that begin in the mid $200s.

Every home provides buyers with a high level of personalization and design options tailored to their individual needs and unique lifestyles.

For example, buyers can replace a fourth bedroom with a nursery, expand the master suite with a sitting room, expand walk-in closets, convert a powder room into a pool bath, and convert a formal dining room into a private study. There are many other options to fulfill every family’s needs.

ABOUT ASHTON WOODS

Ashton Woods is known for blazing new trails in design and personalization, building homes as unique as the

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art fitness center, covered outdoor living areas, a luxurious resort-style swimming pool and an expansive lawn for recreation.

The center’s modern and unique architectural design, plus its central location within Asturia, makes it the heart of the new community and sets it apart from other residential developments in Tampa.

Asturia’s playgrounds feature the newest technology in childfocused play equipment, provided by KOMPAN. The community’s parks include open green space, picnic areas, a pavilion, multi-use paths and a pedestrian bridge over the central community lake.

For more information, go to AsturiaFlorida.com, or call (813) 227-4148.

Hines is a privately owned global real estate investment firm founded in 1957 with a presence today in 182 cities in 20 countries. Visit Hines.com for more information.

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.

Models are open daily at Asturia.

To learn more about Ashton Woods, visit AshtonWoods.com/tampa.

ABOUT ASTURIA

Asturia is centrally located in Pasco County off State Road 54, just minutes from the Suncoast Parkway and with easy access to U.S. 41, U.S. 19 and I75. The community is Hines’ signature, master-planned

community in Tampa Bay, and includes retail, office, multifamily and a variety of singlefamily residential communities tied into the community’s recreational parks, trail network, playgrounds and picnic areas.

Asturia’s recently opened amenity center has over 5,800 square feet and includes a community clubhouse, a fully equipped state-of-the-

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