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Pulte, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, offers three flexible home designs located near Bexley Elementary. Pulte’s homes allow for personalization and feature the company’s 10year protection plan warranty.
A NEW VISION FOR A 55+ COMMUNITY
Pulte is no stranger to Bexley. Last year, the company opened its Del Webb at Bexley 55+ active adult neighborhood near the intersection of Sunlake Boulevard and Tower Road. Presales for the community’s second phase of low-maintenance homes are expected very soon, with its sales center already open. Del Webb at Bexley’s expansive 17,000square-foot clubhouse is on track to open in early 2020.
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OUTSTANDING SCHOOLS
Bexley Elementary School opened within the community in the Fall of 2017 on 18 acres donated by Newland. The schools zoned for Bexley residents — Bexley Elementary, Rushe Middle School and Sunlake High School — are all A-rated by the State of Florida. Imagine School at Land O’ Lakes, a charter school just minutes from Bexley, also has earned top marks.
TOP-NOTCH NEW BUILDERS
This year, Bexley added two new partners to its outstanding list of homebuilders. Arthur Rutenberg Homes and Pulte Homes join Cardel Homes, David Weekley Homes, Homes by WestBay, and Lennar in offering a wide variety of single-family and luxury homes in the community. Custom homebuilder Arthur Rutenberg recently opened its Avalon model home at Bexley. Rutenberg homebuyers can choose from 19 different floor plans that were created just for the community.
NEARBY COMMUNITY COMFORTS
Bexley residents enjoy all the comforts they need in a growing town. The community has attracted nearby conveniences, such as the AdventHealth Emergency Department, a SpringHill Suites hotel, and a RaceTrac gas station and convenience store. Additional dining and retail areas are also in the works. In three short years, Bexley has earned many honors, but the best acclaim is from the hundreds of families who now call Bexley home, and are busy making memories that they will cherish for a lifetime.
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thoroughly dried, so they can be safely placed on wood floors without fear of water damage. White has many customers who have their area rugs cleaned at the Plant that were not expensive to purchase, but match a home’s other rugs and dĂŠcor. “Often a particular color or pattern is no longer made, so it’s important to our customer that their existing rugs stay in top shape, because they match their home’s interior,â€? said White. The largest area rug Stanley Steemer has cleaned at its Riverview operation was 20 X 30 feet —the size of a 4-car garage. “It was massive, but our equipment handled the size perfectly,â€? said Mike Little, one of two highly trained technicians at the Stanley Steemer Rug Plant. One of the biggest advantages of sending your area rug to the Rug Plant is to ensure your rug can be safely cleaned. The more controlled environment and specialized equipment protects your rug from damages, like dyes bleeding, shrinking, and cellolostic browning. Every job is customized to the rug, and spe-
Our 5-Step Process 1. We start by running the rug through our industrial rug duster. This loosens and removes dry dirt, dust and allergens. 2. If you have pets, we apply a pet urine treatment to remove any urine odors. 3. Next, the rug is placed in an automated washtub. Here, paddles gently agitate the rug, and our patented cleaning solutions safely lift any dirt from deep within the fibers. 4. The rug is removed from the tub and gets a final rinsing to ensure no cleaning solution is left behind. 5. Lastly, the rug is dried in a large centrifuge and hung in a climate controlled environment to dry completely.
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BUYING OR SELLING A HOME? Advantage Real Estate Services is a fullservice real estate company representing both buyers and sellers of residential and commercial property, primarily in Pasco, Hillsborough and Hernando Counties. Headed up by Broker Holly Ruhlig, whose family has been involved in the local real estate market since 1981, agents at Advantage Real Estate Services understand local trends, area home values, and are knowledgeable about area schools, roads and growth that impact buying or selling a home. “We have a diversified team of agents who live in our market, many having over 25 years of local real estate experience,” said Holly. “Our agents are experienced professionals who pride themselves on the highest level of customer service. The Advantage team shares these reasons to use a licensed Realtor for buying or selling your home.
1. EXPERT GUIDES: Whether you are buying or selling a home, it requires dozens of forms, reports, disclosures and other technical documents. A Realtor is a knowledgeable expert who helps you prepare the best deal, and avoid delays or costly mistakes. 2. OBJECTIVE INFORMATION AND OPINIONS: Realtor can provide local information on utilities, zoning and schools, and have objective information about each property. By understanding both your needs and search area, your Realtor can also point out neighborhoods you don’t know much about, but which might suit your needs better than you had thought. 3. MARKETING AND EXPANDED SEARCH POWERS: When selling your home, in addition to advertising your home, many prospects for a home sale come from a
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years in-between. Even if you’ve done it before, laws and regulations change. Realtors handle hundreds of transactions over the course of their career and are experts at what they do. 6. YOUR ROCK DURING EMOTIONAL MOMENTS: A home is so much more than four walls and a roof. And, for most people, buying a home is the biggest purchase they’ll ever make. Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you stay focused on the issues most important to you. 7. ETHICAL TREATMENT: Every Realtor must adhere to a strict code of ethics, which is based on professionalism and protection of the public. As a Realtor’s client, you will receive honest and ethical treatment in all transaction-related matters. The first obligation is to you, the client.
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hen families are looking for a new place to call home, they want a community where there is plenty to do. And, that’s why Avalon Park West in Wesley Chapel is one of Pasco’s most in-demand places to live. Things for families to do typically begin with amenities provided by the developer, and few communities offer the recreational activities found at Avalon Park West for residents of all ages. Just opened is an expansive second amenity center at the heart of the community, with a zero-entry pool, splash pad, spa, and picnic area. Avalon Park West families also enjoy a wide array of other amenities, including another swimming pool, tot lot, basketball courts, pocket parks with mini-libraries, dog park, and trails and walkways that will interconnect with its downtown that will be opening next year. And, when it comes to community activities, the Avalon Park Group provides a variety of fun events for its residents, and welcomes neighbors in surrounding communities to join in the fun. Ongoing monthly events include a Community Farmer’s Market twice a month, Movies under the Stars, food trucks and holiday celebrations. The next big celebration is Avalon Aglow, which celebrates the holidays with a huge community splash, including evening fireworks, on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Activities include pictures with Santa, bounce park, food trucks, vendors, community performances and fireworks at 8 p.m. “We are not just developers— we are building a brand new town with family events all year-long,” said Stephanie Lerret, senior vice president of marketing and community relations for the Avalon Park Group. “We’re bringing together everything a family needs to enjoy life today, and in the future.”
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Already, 1,500 people call Avalon Park Home, and over 700 homes have been sold since it opened in 2012. The community will continue to grow over the next several years and, at build out, will be home to 10,000 residents residing in 4,400 single and multifamily homes. Avex Homes and Beazer Homes are the exclusive builders in Avalon Park West, and both have beautiful model homes open for tour daily,
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with several inventory homes available now or will be in the next few months. Single-family homes start in the mid-$200s, and are built on a variety of lot styles, including conservation, corner and pond view. Final lots are selling fast in Cypress Village — the first neighborhood built in the community, and the first residents are moving into Hawthorne Village, the community’s newest phase. “It is very rewarding to offer local residents affordable homes for firsttime homebuyers, as well as luxurious, move-up homes for families wanting a larger home in a
community like ours that offers great schools and so much to do.”
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Avalon also offers residents places to shop and work in its downtown hub that will be connected to its residential neighborhoods by tree-lined streets, walkways and bike paths. Infrastructure construction began last fall on the first phase of downtown Avalon Park West, which will include two office buildings, two mixed use retail/residential buildings and a community park. “We’re building beautiful, multistory buildings with commercial
space designed for businesses our residents want close to home — restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, bars and entertainment, hair and nail salons, as well as activities like dance, gymnastic and karate studios,” said Lerret. And, unlike most subdivisions, Avalon Park West’s commercial area is not strip centers facing the busy road at the community’s entrance. “We are building a traditional downtown, with stores located inside of our community on the boulevard road leading to our residences, parks and schools,” said Lerret. “We are creating a town that spreads out from the town center connecting to individual neighborhoods — very much like the footprints of small towns found across America.” In addition to shops and markets, the community’s downtown area will have over 500,000 square feet of commercial space. The first phase of downtown Avalon Park West is slated to open at the same time that the expansion of State Road 54 is completed to become a four-lane road. Avex and Beazer model homes are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m., on Sunday. For more information, stop by the Welcome Center at Avalon Park West, located at 33613 State Road 54.
Annie Harris Exhibits At Avalon Park West
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olorful, flowing, impressionist-style paintings by New Port Richey artist Annie Harris are on display at the second art show being presented by the Pasco Fine Arts Council at the master- planned community of Avalon Park West in Wesley Chapel. The show, “Energized With Color,” also includes pottery by Denise Philbrook, and is open through Nov. 25 at the East Pasco Fine Art Gallery located inside the Welcome Center at Avalon Park West, 33613 State Road 54. The pubic is invited to visit this free exhibit, which is open daily. Annie Harris has lived in Pasco County for 20 years, making her home in the Sea Forest community in New Port Richey. Many of her paintings reflect her love of the water and beach, inspired by living on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida, and her summer home on Madeline Island that overlooks Lake Superior in Wisconsin. “I have always loved the water and the warmth of the beach, and many of my paintings are of nature and seascapes,” said Harris. “I like to use warm colors, and paint to show movement of the wind and waves.” Harris describes her style as modern and dramatic, and paints her subjects loosely, blending lines and colors together. Unlike many artists, she does not sketch her work in pencil before she begins to paint. “I just paint, and let the colors and motion flow,” said Harris. She has 35 paintings on display at her show at the East Pasco Fine Art Gallery — all watercolors, except for three acrylic works. In addition to
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beach and water scenes, Harris’s also is exhibiting still lifes, florals, children, animals, abstracts and nudes. Her favorite painting at the “Energized With Color” show is a self-portrait she calls, “Who I Am,” which is one of several stylized artworks on display. “Along with the energy of nature, I love to paint the excitement of the human form. Everything about my art is about energy,” said Harris.” All of Harris’ paintings at the exhibit are for sale, with most paintings priced between $200 and $300. “I want people to be able to afford my paintings, and price them so they sell,” said Harris. Before opening at Avalon Park West, “Energized With Color” was on exhibit at the Pasco Fine Arts Center in New Port Richey. During that three-week show, Harris sold 16 paintings, of which she donated 100 percent of the proceeds to the Pasco
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Fine Arts Council. She will also be donating to the Council all proceeds from the show at Avalon Park West. Harris grew up in New Jersey as a middle child, with two sisters and a brother. She began painting when she was 10, because dyslexia made schoolwork difficult, and she gravitated towards the arts, where she excelled. “I had three very smart siblings who I could never compete with academically,” said Harris, “My mother encouraged me to discover my strengths through painting, and always supported my interest in the arts.” Harris went on to study art in college, and received her Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts from the University of Arizona. After college, she and her husband, Larry, lived in Minnesota for 25 years, spending summers at a cottage they bought on Madeleine Island, which the couple still owns.
After moving to Florida, Harris became involved in the Pasco Fine Arts Council, and has been one of its most active members. She is also a longtime member of the Florida Watercolor Society. The partnership between the Paso Fine Arts Council and Avalon Park West began earlier this year, with a goal to bring arts and cultural events, exhibits and workshops to East Pasco County. This is the first time in the Council’s 40-plus year history that is has had a location in East Pasco to host its exhibits and art classes. After Harris’ show closes, a new artist will be featured at the East Pasco Fine Arts Gallery, for a total of six artist exhibits during the first year of this new partnership. The next show opens Nov. 25 and features Rita Wilson in a show titled, “Thru My Eyes,” with a reception to celebrate her work on Dec. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Costa Mesa — 2160 Se ecret Cove 4 Bed / 3 Bath / 3 Car / 2,565 sq. ft.
Santa Maria — 2895 Satilla Lo oop 4 Bed / 3.5 Bath h / 3 Car / 2,912 sq. s ft.
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Me esa — 3974 Blue Lantana Ln Costa Mesa Ln. 4 Bed / 3 Bath / 3 Car / 2,565 ft²
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Bexley is a planned community embracing a natural setting in Land O’ Lakes, Florida. It features single-family homes that absorb the “old Floridaâ€? feel. Bexley includes a clubhouse, SRROV Ă€WQHVV FHQWHU ELNH VKRS FDIH DQG PRUH With acres of parks and preserved areas, miles of walking and bike trails, what more could you want in your new home community?
Call (813) 252-1108 or visit it www.ICIHomes.com *See a Sales Associate for details. Prices and offerings are subject to change. Not to be combined with any other incentives. Home must close by 12/31/19. Intervest Construction of Tampa, LLC 2660 Cypress Ridge Blvd, Suite 104, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 / CGC #1523402
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Be Wary of Companies That Don’t Specialize In Plumbing
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nowing who to call when one of your home’s primary mechanical systems needs repair — plumbing, electrical and air conditioning — can be overwhelming with so many businesses advertising their services. Complicating your decision is that many A/C companies also offer limited plumbing services to install hot water heaters, a faucet or toilet. Unfortunately, most of these businesses only specialize in air conditioning, and when they add on limited plumbing services, they do not offer customers the full range of plumbers and installation crews often needed for a job. “A lot of A/C companies that add on plumbing services do not have the experience to take care of the entire plumbing needs of a home,” said Dana Spears, president and owner of Cornerstone Pros in Land O’ Lakes. “These companies like to flip water heaters when they do a new A/C install, but do not have the plumbing experience a customer thinks they do.” At Cornerstone Pros, its plumbing division is a stand-alone service department with 10 certified plumbers and three installation crews. Combined, this talented group has over 50 years of combined plumbing experience. “When it comes to a true plumbing emergency, companies that do not have a full-service plumbing department do not have the knowledge, or the right equipment, to properly do the job,” said Spears. “Don’t be tricked by thinking that all plumbers are the same. It takes many years of hands-on experience to be a master plumber. A sewer stoppage, whole-home re-pipe, gas lines install and other large projects require proper staffing that’s experienced and knowledgeable. These jobs can take up to five days, and having a qualified installation crew is essential for the job to be done correctly,” she continues.
The Plumbing Team at Cornerstone Pros.
Spears explains, many plumbing jobs require camera systems, sewer machines and industry-specific tools that most A/C companies do not own, because they are expensive to purchase and maintain. Cornerstone Pros owns this equipment and stays on top of the latest plumbing technology and tools. “When you call Cornerstone Pros, you don’t have to worry because we have you covered for everything from the basics to the biggest jobs for your home,” said Spears. “Our plumbing team has the industry experience to handle your job and fix it right the first time, no matter the task.” Cornerstone Pros was founded in 2006 as an air conditioning service company. It moved to its 4-acre site on Land O’ Lakes Boulevard in 2011 and, the following year, added plumbing services. In 2014, it expanded again with electrical services. In 2018, Cornerstone Pros built a
6,000-square-foot warehouse next to its headquarters on U.S. 41, to store air conditioning units of all sizes and stock high-demand service items for its air conditioning, electrical and plumbing operations. It also stocks tankless hot water systems, and portable and permanent generators, including whole-house systems by Generac. “Every morning our vans are fully stocked with everything our technicians need, which means on most calls, we are able to solve a customer’s problem on the first visit,” said Spears. “Our warehouse has allowed us to become a more efficient service operation and provide even better customer service.” Spears credits her company’s growth to its commitment to outstanding customer service, and also because its employees exemplify her company’s values. “We hire people who are genuine, honest, trustworthy, clean-cut, and live their life with good ethics and
morals,” said Spears. “Most employees are local people who live in our service area, and are very committed to their work and community.” The company has developed its own training program for employees to become certified in its trade areas. Over 20 employees have successfully completed these programs, receiving numerous industry certifications, and now work as highly skilled tradesmen. “We’re always looking for eager, hardworking men and women with a good attitude and mechanical aptitude,” Spears says. “We’re successful because we’ve built our business on reputation and trust, which begins by hiring great people.” Cornerstone phones are answered 24/7, and technicians are available around the clock, including weekends and holidays. Call (813) 990-0561 anytime, day or night. For more information, visit their website at CornerstonePros.com.
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October 30, 2019
October 30, 2019
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