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VOLUME 2, NO. 9
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‘Resort-style’ assisted living QSL releases plans to build The Blake at LPGA in Daytona Beach.
Above: Rendering of the new facility. Right: Site plan overlay
he Blake at LPGA is now planned for Daytona Beach, by develoeprs Quality Senior Living and LongueVue Capital. Site work is now underway on the new resort-style senior living community at 1635 N. Williamson Blvd. The 115,000-squarefoot community will feature 118 apartments in its Assisted Living & Secure Memory Care Community. The Blake is expected to
open in late 2022. “We saw an opportunity to meet Volusia County’s need for a new hospitality- and wellnesscentered community for seniors, providing residents the ability to age in place,” said Glenn Barclay, QSL principal and co-founder of The Blake. “We are excited to incorporate new programming, an experiential expo kitchen to make dining an interactive expe-
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rience and a large morning porch allowing residents to enjoy the sunrise.” Assisted living residences include one- and two-bedroom apartments with options including a balcony or porch overlooking the courtyard. Memory care options include studio and deluxe studio residences with walk-in closets. Pricing will be based on service needs and apartment selection. Other amenities include a fullservice bar and lounge, a coffee and ice cream shop, salon and spa, a chapel, a theater room, multiple activity rooms, landscaped courtyards with fountains and raised gardens, fitness center, transportation, and on-site parking for resident vehicles. The Blake offers a full spectrum of services offering peace of mind to the most independent residents and various levels of care for those in need of assistance. Residents and families can expect excellence in wellness care with 24-hour nurse staffing, onsite primary care services, outpatient therapy and rehab and the latest in nurse call technology. When fully occupied, The Blake anticipates creating 80-100 full and part-time jobs and will become an integral part of the community. Arrive Architecture Group, a Dallas-based firm with specialization in senior housing, is providing architectural design. EBM Group (ebmgroupllc.com) will serve as general contractor. Visit blakeseniorliving.com/ lpga. Residents and families interested in floorplan and leasing information are encouraged to call (386) 222-1717 or email lpga@ blakeseniorliving.com
Wheel of Fortune contestant wins Margaritaville home
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ and Latitude Margaritaville partnered in the prize.
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On April 27, Laura Trammell of Mission Viejo, California, became the first person to win a new home on “Wheel of Fortune.” In an expansion of their longtime relationship, the show has partnered with Minto Communities and Margaritaville to add a home envelope to the Bonus Wheel giving all contestants appearing during “Home Sweet Home” week, April 26-30, the
opportunity to win a new home valued at $375,000 in Latitude Margaritaville, a 55-and-up active adult community. “It was truly a surprise,” said Trammel. “I couldn’t believe it when I heard it.” Trammell is married with four kids. In her conversation with Pat Sajak, she mentioned she is a sixth-grade teacher who recently learned American Sign Language and now teaches it to her students. She was inspired to learn by members of her family and a former student who are deaf.
“I am thrilled beyond belief and I’m so grateful for this opportunity,” Trammell said. “It’s amazing.” The first person she planned to tell of the win was her husband, Dave. Immediately following the taping, Trammell called him to share the news. The couple plans to tour some Latitude Margaritaville communities in May to solidify their plans. In total, Trammell won $398,690 in cash and prizes including a trip to Margaritaville Vacation Club St. Thomas.