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Bexley Residents Stay Healthy In The Sunshine
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ost weekday mornings you can find Bernie Schmitt working out in the fitness center at The Bexley Club. Spending time on the recumbent bicycle and rowing machine helps keep his body flexible and staves off the occasional arthritis pain he feels, after undergoing several back surgeries. Schmitt and his wife moved to Florida to retire about a year and a half ago. “We came down to stay healthy in the sunshine and see the grandkids,” said Schmitt, whose three sons live nearby. One of the factors that drew the active couple to purchase their home in Bexley, Pasco County’s award-winning master-planned community, is how convenient it is to exercise right within the neighborhood. Set on 1,825 acres of land, Bexley was designed so that residents could enjoy the great outdoors and Tampa Bay’s spectacular weather yearround. The heart of the community is The Bexley Club with a resort-style pool, separate heated lap pool, open-air game room, playground, and cardio-focused, state-of-the-art fitness center. The Bexley Club is also home to the Twisted Sprocket Café, which is open to the public. It’s the perfect
place to enjoy an after-workout smoothie or coffee, along with an outstanding menu of breakfast items, gourmet lunches, craft beer and wine. Bernie and his wife also enjoy the miles of multi-surface trails developed by fitness pioneer Avid Trails™. Designed to encourage residents to get fit while getting back to nature that is easily accessible from nearly every home, Bexley’s trails are
ideal for walking, biking, jogging and strollers. Along the way, exercisers can use 10 separate Fit Stations, which add fun and variety to workouts. The popular Bootcamp Loop offers exercisers a complete circuit-training workout along the trail. When complete, Bexley will have more than 10 miles of trails meandering throughout the community. With so many bikers in the com-
munity, it’s the perfect location for Suncoast Trailside Bicycles, which opened its second location within Bexley. The shop provides tune-ups, repairs, sales, and test rides for residents and visitors. One of the most popular bicycles being offered are battery-powered ebikes, which let users pedal on their own, or turn on the battery when they need some extra assistance. The staff at the bike shop also assists with BMX bike clinics at Bexley’s very own Mud, Sweat and Gears park, which features a unique BMX pump track. “We designed Bexley to be a community that makes it easy for residents to get outside and live an active lifestyle,” said Pam Parisi, vice president of marketing for Newland Communities, the developer of Bexley. “Residents can enjoy the beautiful scenery, acres of nature preserves and the vibrant, social atmosphere that Bexley offers.” Located in Land O’ Lakes along State Road 54 just east of the Suncoast Parkway, Bexley has earned numerous awards, including best master-planned community and best recreational facility from the Southeast Building Conference, and a Best in American Living Award for best single-family community from the National Association of Home Builders. To learn more about all that Bexley has to offer, visit BexleyFlorida.com.
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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Newland Communities is the largest private developer of planned mixed-use communities in the United States. With our partner, North America Sekisui House, LLC, we w believe it is our responsibility to t create communities for people to live life in ways tha h t matt er most to them. www.newlandcommunities.co om | www.nashcommunities.com NASH Bexley, LLC (“Fe e Owner”) is the owner and developer of the Bexley Communit y (“Communit y”). Cer tain homebuilder s unaf filiated with the Fee Owner or its related entities are building homes in the Communit y (“Builder(s)”). Fee Owner has retaine d Newland Communities solely as the proper t y manager for the Communit y. Nor th A merica Sekisui House has an interest in one of the member s in Fee Owner. See w w w.bexley florida.com for full terms of use. This is not intended to be an of fer to sell or a solicitation of of fer s to buy real estate in the Bexley Communit y to residents of Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, New Y Yo ork, New Jer sey, and Ore gon, or in any other jurisdiction where prohibite d by law. © 2018 Bexley. A ll rights reser ved. Bexley is a trademark of NASH Bexley, LLC, and may not be copie d, imitate d or use d, in whole or in par t, without prior writ ten permission. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNIT Y
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Best Wishes For Your New Home In 2019
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t’s that time of year when many are dreaming of their future and making goals for the New Year. If one of your goals is to purchase a new home, many of the builders in Asturia have “quick move-in” homes that are ready now. Some builders are offering special deals to move their inventory of homes. One home available now by David Weekley Homes is The Humbolt, a single-story home with four bedrooms, three full baths, a study and two-car garage for a total of 2,717 square feet, priced at $420,282. Another quick move-in David Weekley home is The Cecily, a twostory home located on a cul-de-sac. It has four bedrooms, three full baths, study, bonus room and threecar garage. The Cecily is 3,503 square feet priced at $464,841. David Weekley also has The Rivergate model available now. It has an elongated paved driveway, open floor plan, huge rear windows, and backs up to conservation and a pond. This four-bedroom, three-full bath, three-car garage home is 2,537 square feet, and includes a paved lanai for spacious outdoor living and aluminum fencing. The home’s price is $465,198. ICI Homes is another premium builder at Asturia, which also has three move-in homes available. The Serena is its model home, and is loaded with elegant upgrades, including a grand foyer and 12-foot ceilings, and is located on a beautiful conservation lot. At 2,217 square feet, this one-story home priced at $517,775 has four bedrooms, three baths and a two-car garage. Other ICI Homes ready now are the Arden and Oakland plans. The four-bedroom, three-bath, three-car garage Arden model is 2,402 square feet and sells for $470,415. The Oakland is 2,115 square feet with four bedrooms, three baths and a two-car garage. It sells for $392,376. Ryan Homes is introducing Asturia’s first townhome neighbor-
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Asturia is designed with sensitivity to the environment with a series of interconnected walking trails—some which are elevated over water and other ecosystems. Now in Phase 3, visit Asturia now while pristine lots are available.
hood with two floor plans that have just been released. Both plans offer three bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with the Chopin at 1,582 square feet and the Haydn at 1,740 square feet. Both townhomes have separate, 2-car garages in the back, and a unique courtyard between the home and garage. Ryan Homes is building 105 townhomes in its low maintenance community at prices beginning in the low $220s. Decorated models will open in January and are expected to attract first-time homebuyers coming out of apartments, as well as
empty-nesters looking to downsize. Asturia is the intimately scaled, master-planned community with an unmatched amenity package that includes a trail network, recreational parks, state-of-the art fitness center and modern clubhouse with resortstyle pool. There is a Kompan play structure and GaGa Ball court, as well as event lawns that foster imaginative play and a healthy, family friendly lifestyle. Both ICI Homes and David Weekley Homes are offering homesites nestled near Asturia’s nature preserves. Ryan Homes’ townhomes
are within walking distance to the community’s Amenity Center. Commercial parcels are being developed at the front of the community along State Road 54, making for a full, mixed-use community experience. Asturia is centrally located just five minutes from the Suncoast Parkway, with close proximity to U.S. 41, U.S. 19 and I-75. Top-rated schools are nearby. The community is now in its third phase, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to realize your dreams for a new home in one of Pasco’s best neighborhood in 2019.
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Is Buying A Home Right For You?
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any millennials are buying their first home in a marketplace that is more challenging than the one their parents encountered when they bought their first home. Interest rates are on the rise, and home prices are, too. The good news is that there are still lots of reasons why buying a home makes sense for many young adults.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: • Do the math. Purchasing a home can be cheaper over the long term than renting, even though there may are upfront costs before closing on that new home. Consider the cost of rent, insurance and annual rent increases against your monthly loan payment, along with how long you plan to stay in the home. • Know that a home is an asset that may appreciate in value. If market conditions are good, the longer you stay in the property and makes payments, the more equity
you build. However, when you rent, monthly payments go to the landlord and there is no opportunity to build equity. • Don’t let the down payment be a deterrent. Lenders offer a conventional fixed-rate loan for first-time homebuyers that allow buyers to get into a home with as little as 3 percent down. • Consider the intangible benefits of owning. Are you someone who likes to plant flowers or choose paint colors and floor coverings? Do you have kids and pets who need a backyard? Do you want to get to know your neighbors? Owning a house can offer all these benefits, and more. Deciding whether to buy a home is a big decision for many millennials. Potential buyers should understand and consider all the financial options available when purchasing a home.
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FIRST FLOOR CONDO IN THE HEART OF NEW PORT RICHEY! Great location does not begin to describe this condo in the 55+ community of Woodtrail Condo, located just off of Little Road in New Port Richey. This 2 bedroom 2 bath first floor condo has it all, beautifully tiled floor throughout the 1,135 sq ft homes provides a light and bright feel. All appliances stay including indoor washer/dryer unit. Master bedroom has large walk in closet while master bath features dual sinks and shower. Large open Family/dining room as well as a light bright space that could be used as a den, living room or Florida room room. This condo has a designated storage room and carport parking space right outside the unit. Community clubhouse offers full kitchen, fireplace, pool table, card table annd large outdoor pool with plenty of activities. This condo is conveniently loocated near restaurants, shopping, medical centers and the Suncoast Parkway. P Priced at $75,000. Contact Holly Ruhlig at 813-240-6768.
Florida living at it's finest!! Loooking for a maintenance free, beautiful home in a 55+ community? Look no further! This beautiful condo in sought after Timber Oaks is waiting just for you! The updated kitchen features newer cabinets, a bay window with a breakfast nook and a large pantry. The living room/dining room combination is great for entertaining with sliding glass doors to a Florida Room! The Master Bedroom has sliding glass doors to the Florida Room as well as a walk-in closet and adjoining bath. The Timber Oaks Community is a great place too live with mature Oak trees, two pools, a billiard room, card room and even e a sewing and craft room in the beautiful club house. Priced at $988,500. Contact Linda Ruhlig at 813-4945433.
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7847 GRASMERE DR, LA AND O LAKES, FL 34637
This is your perfect opportunity to own a great priced, attractive ONE acre property just minutes from high-rated schools, shopping, restaurants and the Suncoast Parkway/State Road 54 whicch provides quick access to Ta Tampa International Airport and area beaches. Priced right for you to do all your own updating! This ranchstyle 3 bedroom, den (which can be easily converted into a forth bedroom), 2 bath, and 2 car garage home sits on a beautiful acre of property with well maintained, majestic oak trees. No HOA or restrictions mean you have the freedom to store youur boat and/or RV, and even have a variety of pets on your property. This hoome boasts a very open floor plan connecting the kitchen and dinette too a very large great room that is pre-wired for surround sound to host all your gatherings. In addition, you will definitely keep cozy during the winnter months with lovely the wood burning fireplace located in the greaat room! Finally, a private hallway leads to all bedrooms and bathrooms separating s them from the main living area. Priced at $294,900. Contact Anngela Brunton at 727457-6954.
Craftsman Style home in Wildeerness Lake Preserve! Move right in to this immaculate 3/2/2 home on o PRIVAT ATE Conservation Homesite. Home is located near the end of a quuiet, cul-de-sac street. As you walk through the front door, you willl notice the spacious living room dining room combo. Enjoy the light and bright living room bay window. Spacious kitchen overlooks family room. Extra flex space off of family room could be used as office space, play area, or just to sit & relax & enjoy the view. Home features newer A/C (1yr old), beautifully upgraded kitchen with granite countertops, wood cabinets throughout, open floorplan, & all appliances are included. Master Suite features tray ceilings, plenty of o closet space, & double sinks in bath. Great curb appeal with fresh new n plants & rock landscaping. Enjoy the all resort style amenities & abundant wildlife Wilderness Lake Preserve has to offer; 2 pools, hot tub, playgrounds, kids splash area, fishing lake with dock, canoes & kayaks, Fitness F center, planned events at the lodge for children & adults, adults movie thheater, heater and nature center. center Wilderness Lake Preserve is a fast & easy commute to almost anywhere. Priced at $250,000. Contact Jodie Madddaloni at 813-382-2692.
27643 GREEN WILLOW RUN, WESLEY CHA APEL, FL 33544
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Unique custom home located on Quail Hollow! The home site is an acre. It has a private, large Koi pond in front. The home h has 3 levels. The first level consist of a 2 car garage, an office, 1 full bathroom, huge laundry room and foyer at the main entrance to the home. On the second level are the main living areas - the kitchenn, dining room, family room, library and 1 full bathroom. The third floorr consist of the bedrooms and hall bathroom. The master bedroom hass a good size walk in closet. There are sliding glass doors that open to the balcony. The balcony overlooks the Koi pond. The master bathroom has a separate shower and tub. The kitchen has custom wood cabinets and a large walk in pantry. In the pantry there is a dumbwaiter that goes to the 1st level to retrieve groceries, etc. The library has built in cabinets. On this level there is a balcony/porch. It can be accessed via sliding glass doors from the family room or a set of stairs on the side of the home. On the property p there is a detached 3 plus car garage . It measures approxim mately 37x40 feet. Inside this detached garage it has a second story that t adds tons of extra storage space! Priced at $350,000. Contact Karen K Hernandez at 813-918-5765.
BEAUTIFUL POOL HOME IN A FA FANTASTIC LOCAATTION! The Lakes at Northwood is in the heart of Wesley W Chapel with a low HOA and no CDD. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,434 sq ft, 2 car garage home is close to everything. Spacious living/dinning room, separate family room with sliding doors to the screened in pool area, bright open kitchen includes all appliances & eat-in kitchen space. Inside laundry room is well equipped with upper cabinet storage s and utility sink. The downstairs half bath provides access to outdoor o pool. All bedrooms & additional loft space are on the second level. HUGE Master offers two walk-in closets, master bath with gardden tub and dual vanities make this a perfect master retreat. The 4th bedroom is extremely large and is functioning both as a bedroom & office space; however, does not have a closet. This room could easily function as a den/office/bedroom & has plenty of room to add a closet. The upstairs also features a separate loft area perfect foor use of an office/play area/second family room. Screened-in lanai overlooking your large sparkling saltwater pool and fenced in backyard. Priceed at $350,000. Contact Holly Ruhlig at 813-240-6768.
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Join the Asturia VIP prog gram to receive exclusive incentives and pricing before the general public. Stylish townhomes and resort-style amenities, starting in the $220s. • Elegant, yet affordable 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath, 2-car garage townhomes
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Cardel Homes Expands At Bexley New models and large homesites
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hoosing the right home and community are two of the biggest decisions you’ll make when buying a new home. Not only do you want you a community that gives your family plenty of ways to enjoy a wide range of activities and amenities, you’ll also want a builder whose floorplans and home features meet your family’s needs and exceeds your quality expectations. You’ll find this perfect combination with a new home built by Cardel Homes in Bexley. This master-planned community developed by Newland Communities in Land O’ Lakes is located north of State Road 54 at the Suncoast Parkway — a prime location that is convenient to many areas of Tampa Bay. Bexley is known for its unique amenities, excellent schools and preserved wilderness with 13 miles of planned hiking and biking trails. Cardel Homes is one of several builders in Bexley, and has been in the community since it opened in the Fall of 2016. “We have been one of Bexley’s most successful builders, selling all but our model home during its first phase, and recently moving to Bexley’s second phase with two new models,” said Brian Phillips, Vice President of sales and marketing at Cardel Homes. Cardel Homes is one of Bexley’s premium builders and offers buyers some of the community’s largest homesites, many with pristine conservation views. Its homes are built on 70-foot lots, with sizes ranging from 2,507 to 3,939 square feet, and prices beginning in the $390,000s. “Our homes offer, as standard, many exclusive features that other builders sell as upgrades,” said Phillips. “This means dollar for dollar, you get more with Cardel Homes because we put the most popular features that buyers want in the base price of our homes.” “We give our buyers many selections to choose from, including 11
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different styles of cabinets, 20 flooring options and 12 countertop choices,” said Jeffrey Lorenzo, who heads up Cardel’s sales at Bexley. “Our buyers love that they have so many choices in the base pricing, which means they typically spend less at the design center than they would with other builders.” Customers also appreciate Cardel’s flexibility and ability to make changes.“I listen closely to what my buyers want and work closely with them all the way through the buying process,” said Lorenzo. “Because we are flexible, we are able to make changes that many national builders are not able to do.” Another unique feature that Cardel offers is its large selection of one-story floorplans.“Families of all ages prefer living in a one-story home,” said Phillips, who adds that 90 percent of the homes Cardel sells are one-story floor plans. “We have refined our one-story plans to meet the demands and desires of families of all sizes —couples with schoolaged children, empty nesters wanting a beautiful home to entertain, and retirees looking to build their dream
home to spend their retirement years.” One of Cardel’s models at Bexley is the Henley, a new floorplan the company designed for families who love to entertain and want very open living spaces. “The Henley offers our biggest great room and biggest bonus room,” said Phillips. “At almost 4,000 square feet, it’s a lot of house for the money, and one of the best values we offer.” The Henley model features five bedrooms and four bathrooms with a 26 x 23 great room and 20.4 x 28 great room. Cardel’s other model home, the Savannah, is a versatile four-bedroom, three-bathroom home with 3,308 square feet. Both homes have three-car garages. Cardel’s phase one Bexley model home is currently for sale fully-furnished at the reduced price of $749,990. “This home has over $200,000 in upgrades, and is a tremendous value for a family wanting to move now,” said Phillips. Visit Cardel Homes at Bexley, Mondays through Saturday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m.
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Every Cardel home comes with these standard features: • Granite or quartz countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms • Kitchen island countertop that extends 18 inches to accommodate seating • 42-inch, level-3 maple cabinetry with crown molding and brushed nickel hardware • Whirlpool appliance package, including a French door refrigerator • Tankless hot water heater • Four, 16-foot panel glass doors to a covered lanai that collapse into each other and push all the way back to the wall • Premium windows that open easily from the inside for cleaning • 4-inch baseboards throughout • Closets with swing doors • Epoxy garage floor coating
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Count on Cornerstone Pros For All Home Maintenance Needs
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ocal residents have counted on Cornerstone Pros for their air conditioning service since 2006, and many of these customers now turn to the Land O’ Lakes company for their electrical and plumbing needs. “We expanded into electrical and plumbing several years ago because our customers kept asking if we could help them with other home services,” said Dana Spears, founder and president of the company. “They trusted us and were comfortable having us in their homes, and we wanted to accommodate them.” Today Cornerstone Pros is the only residential HVAC company in central Pasco to offer homeowners one-stop shopping and service for air conditioning, heating, plumbing and electrical services. There are many advantages to using Cornerstone for ongoing maintenance of your home’s primary mechanical systems. 1. Every employee passes a stringent background check and drug tests before they are allowed to enter your home. “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 they are very committed to their work and community.” 2. All technicians have the appropriate certifications and licenses. “All of our technicians are specialists who have specific, ongoing training in their fields,” said Dana. “This means our A/C guys are experts at air conditioning, and they only go out on HVAC calls. Our licensed electricians and plumbers are assigned specifically for electrical and plumbing work. There is no cross over between the trades — your technician is always qualified to diagnosis your problem, recommend a solution and qualified to do
the work to meet the industry’s highest standards.” 3. Cornerstone warrantees all of its work, and the company’s satisfaction guaranteed policy applies to every job. “We have a dedicated team of experienced technicians who follow up on any warranty problem. There is no charge for this service, and the tech keep coming back until the problem is 100 percent resolved,” explains Spears. 4. Cornerstone maintains a customer database of all work completed on your home, similar to the historical data your automotive dealership maintains on your vehicle. “Our database is continually updated, so we always know what and when a service was completed, and what parts were ordered,” said Spears. “Having the history of your
home’s maintenance for A/C, electrical and plumbing all at one place is a tremendous convenience for homeowners, especially for those who do not keep detailed records and files.” 5. Preventative maintenance is essential to keep your home’s systems in proper working order so they don’t stop working when you need them most — such as the hottest day of the year, or when you have visitors staying with you. “We have very affordable residential maintenance packages, which range from $15/month for one service area, to just $24/month for all three — HVAC, electrical and plumbing,” said Spears. 6. Customers with maintenance agreements are preferred customers, which means they get service first at a discounted price. “When you have an emergency at your home, you are a priority client
and we send a technician to your home first,” said Spears. 7. Cornerstone recently opened a 6,000 square-foot warehouse so that techs have everything they need when they go on a service call. “Every morning our vans are fully stocked with everything our technicians need, which means on most calls, we will be able to solve a customer’s problem on the first visit,” said Spears. In addition to air conditioning, electrical and plumbing services, Cornerstone also provides customers with portable and whole-house generators, and is one of largest Generac distributors in the region. It is also the exclusive distributor for Westinghouse Progressive Series of water treatment equipment, which works around the clock to provide your home with refined, clean soft water. Clothes and linens will be softer, brighter and last longer, and your plumbing fixtures, dishwasher and refrigerator will be free of water spots, scaling and soap scum. Cornerstone, which has 65 employees and a fleet of 35 trucks, always strives to go above and beyond customer expectations. Phones are answered 24/7, and technicians are available around the clock, including weekends and holidays “We are successful because we’ve built our business on reputation and trust,” said Dana. “We always stand behind the work of our employees, and everyone of our employees strive to make customers happy every day.”
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Maximize Your Outdoor Space For Florida Living
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f you’re looking for a new Florida home, consider how you’ll use an outdoor living space, how you’ll maintain it and how to budget for it. Whether it’s a classic covered lanai or a gourmet outdoor kitchen, be sure you create space to enjoy the fresh Florida air.
LIGHT A FIRE The cooler months are perfect for a toasty fire pit or outdoor fireplace. Not only do they allow your family and guests to linger longer outside, they’re great for roasting marshmallows and assembling s’mores.
REALLY LIVE OUTDOORS Regardless of the size of your outdoor space, think of it as a true living room. Use comfortable seating and enough tables to capture drinks and books. Ottomans also provide convenient landing spots, and today’s hardy outdoor fabrics and furnishings keep it all looking good year-round.
MAKE IT EASY TO GET OUTSIDE Eliminate indoor obstacles to your outdoor living space. Track the clearest footpaths from your indoor spaces to your outdoor space, then make sure they’re easy to use. For example, the refrigerator door — when open — shouldn’t impede someone’s route to a patio entrance. Also consider decorating your outdoor space similarly to your indoor living space. Complementary design becomes an unspoken extension and invitation.
LIGHT IT UP Be both practical and fun when lighting an outdoor living area. Sconces and recessed lighting are good options, but so is candlelight, in combination with electrical lighting. Try clustering scented candles — all shapes and sizes — down the center of an outdoor dining or coffee table. Non-electrified sconces and chande-
liers also lend an atmospheric brightness. Don’t forget to illuminate your exterior — those floodlights beaming up palm tree trunks make a statement. So does the glow from your pool lights.
Use your planters to enhance the decor of your outdoor living space. And, if you’re an enthusiastic outdoor chef, tend your own potted herbs, steps away.
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You live in a subtropical paradise, so pile on the plants! Go for classic terra cotta containers and greenery, or a courtyard garden teeming with colorful hibiscus, geraniums or bougainvillea.
How will you pave your outdoor living space? If it’s smooth, burnished concrete, try weatherproof rugs as accents. If you prefer something
dramatic, use pavers to build a permanent rug. Whatever your exterior flooring choice — bricks, pavers, stones or tiles, to name a few — creativity is another way to enhance the outdoor living experience. Ready to live the Florida lifestyle outdoors? Then don’t forget to include your outdoor living space in your planning. Courtesy of ICI Homes
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PRIME TIME HOME E TEAM Guarantees They Will Sell Your Home Debi Bolusi and Ernest Va Van Glahn are team leaders of the Prime Time Home Te Team powered by Elevate Real Estate, serving Land O’ Lakes and neighboring communities. This growing real estate team has been recognized numerous times by Craig Proctor Seminars and Elevate Real Estate Brokers for being the To Top Te Team in the Tampa area. Debi and Ernest take their business very seriously. They are part of an elite Platinum Level Coaching Program run by Craig Proctor, former #1 Agent Wo Worldwide for many years in a row. They have been in the Platinum Coaching program with Craig Proctor for 4 years now. The Prime Time Te Team is very passionate about what they do. They don’t just sell homes, they change lives. They do not look at clients as simply transactions. Whether it’s helping a client get into a particular school district for their children, or helping lifelong renters become first-time homeowners, Debi and Ernest have a profound impact on their lives. They help their clients buy a home in many ways by working with preferred lenders using zero down financing, lease buyout programs and many other options. Debi and Ernest also help change their clients’ lives by guaranteeing the sale of their home. They will buy the home themselves if the home fails to sell. Additionally, they guarantee that their buyer clients will love their new home, or they will buy it back from them. Call Debi and Ernest and ask them about their Guaranteed Sales Program. Another way that Debi and Ernest help impact lives is the way they give back to members of the greatest military in the world. They give a rebate back to members of our military, both active and retired. The veteran is given the option of a rebate or a donation to their favorite charity. This is done for both sellers and buyers. December 26, 2018
Debi and Ernest also exxtend this rebate or donation to active and retired first responders, inccluding law enforcement, firefighters and EMTs. Debi and Ernest affffiliate f themselves with reputable vendors in the home buying/selling prrocess who also give back to these heroes, who also extend discounts and rebates to their hero clients. This includes mortgage lenders,, home inspectors, insurance brokers, home warranty companies and many m others. Debi and Ernest’s conneections to our nation’s heroes run deep in their core values. Ernest is a retired 20-year New Yo York City police captain and a 911 First Ressponder. He has a vast network of both active and retired memberss of the NYPD, FDNY Y and other departments. This network is a huuge plus for their seller clients. They also have a database of prospecctive relocation buyers that other agents simply do not have. Debi and a Ernest both relocated from Staten Island, New Yo York. They woork with a larrgge number of relocation buyers from New Yo York and Neew Jersey area. Debi and Ernest also hellp change lives by donating a portion of their income from every refferral to Joshua House, a Lutz charity that helps children who were rem moved from abusive or neglected situations. Debi and Ernest can hellp you or someone you know to buy or sell a home even if it is outsidee of the Tampa area.
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From our family to yours HOMES FOR SALE MANOR OAKS IN LUTZ BEAUTIFUL POOL HOME IN PEACEFUL, QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD! The home sits on a large oversized lot in cul-de-sac with mature trees. SPACIOUS 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home has a huge master as well as spacious bedrooms and a den. As you enter the foyer you have a large open space with a formal dining room and a living room. Large windows throughout the home allow plenty of natural light. Outside the large screened-in lanai is perfect for cookouts, splashing around in the large pool or relaxing in the spa. A huge master bedroom has views of the pool and a walk in closet. New roof installed November 2015. Centrally located close to shopping, dining, great schools and Florida Ave, SR 54 and I-275 providing easy access to all of the Tampa Bay Area. ** Low HOA. **NO CDD $595,000 Call Cody at 813-909-0712
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sher in the new year with inspiring fresh ideas across home design. To help you keep up with the latest décor trends, celebrity interior designer, Taniya Nayak, has pulled together the top five home design trends for 2019 to provide inspiration, no matter your personal taste. 1. Natural and Organic. Bring a touch of Mother Nature into your home with this trend that accentuates earthy, organic elements. Nayak recommends adding layers of textures, like natural raw jute, and incorporating muted tones, such as terra cotta, moss green or mustard, to achieve this nature-inspired style. 2. Feminine and Free. This style embraces a pastel palette of pale blue, pink and cream to achieve a romantic and glamorous look. Infuse this trend into your space by creating a striped accent wall with soft-hued tones or alternate different paint finishes, such as eggshell and satin, in the same color for a dimensional effect. Bring the look to life with fresh greenery and indoor plants. 3. Eclectic and Bold. “Own your own style and show it off and make a personal statement," Nayak says. An easy way to achieve this bold trend is to paint a door, an accent piece or even a ceiling in a bright color, such as Jester Red or Ceylon Yellow. Unsure if bold colors are for
you? Take a look in your closet to see which shades you tend to gravitate toward most. 4. Fluid and Fashionable. Create a space that exudes effortlessness by infusing repetitive patterns and fluid transitions of the same color. According to Nayak, the best way to incorporate varying shades of a single color is to use a paint sample strip, like you might find at a paint supply store, as guidance to achieve a serene look throughout the space. Otherwise, stick to a single shade and carefully play with patterns. For example, pair striped dining room chairs with a patterned rug for a fashion-forward statement. 5. Luxe Modern. A little design secret to keep in mind — mixing metals is back and in a big way. Nayak encourages DIYers to complement metallic accents, instead of matching them. She suggests creating a palette of two to four metal tones and distributing them throughout the space in ways that are intentional and maintain balance. For a look that is glamorous, yet modern, consider pairing rose gold with pewter or brushed gold and stainless steel. Ingenious and easy to achieve, these rising trends for 2019 will provide the necessary inspiration to update your home’s interiors.
WATERFRONT 2.44 acres on fishing Lake Ryan on Newberger Road in Lutz. NO CDD or HOA! You are free to tear down the 1928 frame house to build the home of your heart’s desire. Included are a concrete block 1 car garage, pear tree, banana trees and lush foliage on this fenced lot! Call Faith Garcia 813-503-6610 SPRING HILL - 31.28 Acres on Bowman Rd Your dream home is waiting to be built! Bring your horses and cows! Plenty of room for all your dreams. Close to Suncoast Parkway. 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
LEASE RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL COMMERICAL LEASE 2,500 SF of Professional Office Space available near intersection of Dale Mabry and Sunlake Blvd. Unit is divided into 8 offices, foyer area with administrative station, kitchenette and public and private restrooms, and conference/flex space. Included with lease: Water, Septic, CAM, Exterior lighting, maintenance of roof and exterior walls. Call Cody at 813-909-0712
ACTIVE ADULT GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY IN LAND O’ LAKES 2 Bed/2 Bath Villa located in gated community. Eat-in kitchen with a breakfast bar, dining room/family room combination with sliding doors leading out to the Florida room. Additionally it has a screened lanai to enjoy the Florida sunshine. Tile and laminate flooring throughout and ceiling fans. Worry free maintenance, as the homeowners' association fee covers the outside maintenance of the villa, exterior painting every 7-10 yrs, roof replacement, VACANT PROPERTY lawn mowing, shrub trimming and mulching. 1 car garage. WESLEY CHAPEL 1.65 Acres in Quail Hollow Pines. Call Phil $169,500.00 Call Billie at 813-446-5144 813-408-1357
WATERFRONT HOME 3/2, 1.27 acres on Hwy 41 in Land O’ BEAUTIFUL WOODED LOT 2.2 acres. Build your dream home Lakes, Commercial/residential Call Phil Tamm 813-408-1357 with no CDD or any restriction. Owner financing available. Easy terms. Call Irving Hernandez 813-843-6026 SUNCOAST POINTE VILLAGE-LAND O LAKES 3/2, 1158 sq. ft. home. Convenient and practical floor plan. Indoor laundry. Low WOODED BEAUTY BELL LAKE & ALPINE in Land O Lakes. Come community fees. Northpointe Shopping Center with a great build your dream estate or family compound. Great Location, selection of shops, bars, restaurants is just 3 minute drive away. beautiful wooded lot. Almost 3 acres. NO DEED RESTRICTIONS! Located near the Suncoast Parkway it is a short 20 minutes to City water available. Property can be subdivided into two lots. Tampa International Airport. $185,000 Call Cody at 813-909-0712 Build on one and sell the other. $299,900 Call Cody at 813-909-0712
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SKI LAKE 300’ road frontage & 250’ lakefront. Property is RARE GEM BUILDABLE LOT IN LAKE PADGETT ESTATES – Build large enough for 2 homes. On lakefront with white sandy your dream home or invest for the future with access to 3 ski lakes, bottom. No Deed Restrictions. Call Cody Adams 813-909-0712 including Lake Padgett. Owners have access tennis courts, recreation areas and horse stables. NO CDD. Bonus- A short ride to 31.35 Acres on Vernon Dairy Rd Beautiful location for your outlet mall and choice restaurants! Call Cody at 813-909-0712 dream home!!! Bring your animals as there is room to spread out! Enjoy country living yet so close to all major highways and S.R. 41 on Land O Lakes Blvd. 15 ACRES. Call Phil Tamm shopping. Call Cody at 813-909-0712 813-408-1357
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