25. March 2010 05:35
The Delray is a two-story floor plan built by Pulte Homes in the Sutherland neighborhood. This single-family home has 2,450 square feet of living area and offers four bedrooms and two-and-one-half baths. It has a large second floor master suite with two walk-in closets.
The first floor design features a living/dining room, family room, kitchen with breakfast nook, a large covered lanai, laundry room and two-car garage.
The Delray is base-priced from $209,900.
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18. March 2010 05:31
A center courtyard and two lanais give nearly every room in the Barcelona V Motorcourt access to Florida-style al fresco living spaces. The three-bedroom, four-and-one-half bath plan, built by Welch Custom Homes, is offered in the custom single-family home neighborhoods at Verandah.
The home has 3,685 square feet of living space, and 6,268 total square feet, including lanais and separate garages. It also offers formal living and dining rooms, a wet bar, detached guest suite and a combined media/game room.
Barcelona V Motorcourt is base-priced from $828,000.
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11. March 2010 05:17
Bonita Bay Group’s Verandah community strives to make all of its residents feel welcome; including the furry, four-legged kind. While Verandah offers walking and fitness trails, the center of the canine congregation seems to be Blossom’s within the River Village.
It has become a morning ritual for dogs of all shapes and sizes to gather, sniff and play. More than 20 dogs and 30 residents join in on this daily routine.
Pauline Raymond says her three-year-old Yorkshire Terriers have attended the gathering for over three years now, since they were puppies. “They literally stomp their feet at the door in the morning. These guys just fell in love with it the first time, and I’ve met the best people here. Verandah is the most special community I’ve ever lived in.”
Even residents without canine companions come to be a part of the action. Jan and Bob Barclay make it a point to never miss these animal antics. Jan says, “We enjoy the camaraderie. My husband will tell me ‘we have to get going or we’ll miss the dog people!’”
Jane Cooper has been attending these morning gatherings for over five years. “We often see each other every day. We talk about what’s going on in the community and the world, and over time, our own personal stories and histories come out. We really get to know and appreciate each other. These relationships are unlike any I’ve experienced before. We have become a kind of family.”
With all the excitement and enjoyment the dog-loving residents of Verandah have, now is the perfect time to learn more about making Verandah your new home. After all, a dog’s life isn’t such a bad thing.
8. March 2010 04:46
The Clementine, a two-bedroom plus den, two-bath villa built by Wyman Stokes Builder, is located in the Citrus Creek neighborhood. The home offers 1,834 square feet under air and 2,939 total square feet.
The villa combines the conveniences of a low-maintenance lifestyle with a floorplan that features an open great room design with island kitchen and tray ceilings. The outdoor living area exceeds that of many larger homes and features a pool and spa.
Citrus Creek offers lakeside home and homesite packages built exclusively by Wyman Stokes Builder. The Clementine model is priced at $399,000.
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5. March 2010 05:16
The Bonita Bay Group’s Verandah community has residents from all over the world. Ron & Gail Chimenti moved from the great state of Wisconsin to make Verandah their new home after several word of mouth referrals.
Ron Chimenti said, “We thought Verandah was a great value, and we have a lot of friends who spend winters in the area. A friend from my country club in Green Bay bought a home here before us, and after moving here we found out that our four closest neighbors are from Wisconsin.”
It’s no wonder why Verandah is such a desirable community to live in. The most attractive and most loved features are the two rolling, green golf courses. These golfing greens not only serve as a great fitness outlet, but also provide a lively social scene. In addition to golf, residents enjoy the large variety of amenities to keep them physically active including tennis, kayaking, strolling through the stunning nature preserve and the fitness center.
“We’re both very happy we bought in Verandah,” said Chimenti. “We use the fitness center and all of the amenities, and our kids come down and we go kayaking or ride bikes. Plus we bought the house my wife loved. We were in Milwaukee for a week during Thanksgiving and when we pulled into Verandah, we were both happy to be back. It was a good test for us. We know this place is home.”
Verandah offers estate, custom and traditional single-family homes, villas and coach homes. Home and homesite packages start in the low $200,000s and up. For a limited time, homesites have been reduced; starting in the $50,000s.
Whether you are from Wisconsin, Washington or even Wales, now is the perfect time to see why the Verandah community makes the perfect home.
4. March 2010 04:38
The Destin floor plan is offered by Pulte Homes in the Sutherland neighborhood. This four-bedroom, two-bath, single-family home has 2,202 square feet of living area and offers formal living and dining rooms.
The kitchen and breakfast nook adjoin to the family room providing excellent space for casual entertaining. Its outdoor areas include a 140-square-foot lanai and a two-car garage.
The Destin is base-priced from $193,400.
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25. February 2010 04:29
The San Lucas, a single-family model home by Arthur Rutenberg Homes/A.R.B.C. Corp., has a covered cabana and lanai oriented to lake views offered in Verandah’s Cedar Hammock neighborhood. The three-bedroom, three-bath model’s al fresco space includes an outdoor kitchen, seating area, pool and spa.
The home has 3,135 square feet of air-conditioned living space and 4,790 total square feet. Large windows and walls of sliding glass display views from many of the model’s rooms. The San Lucas has been built to the Florida Green Building Coalition’s green home standards.
The San Lucas features interior design by Arthur Rutenberg Homes and is priced at $1,264,985.
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18. February 2010 05:27
The residents of the Bonita Bay Group community, TwinEagles, have a variety of interests and hobbies; however, it comes as no surprise that one of the most popular leisure activities is golfing. Since TwinEagles offers such a beautiful golf experience, many residents take advantage of being so close to the greens.
For many resident golfers, improving their game is always a goal; this is why TwinEagles is home to the Dr. Jim Suttie Golf Academy. This incredible, state-of-the-art facility is located within the TwinEagles community and teaches golfers, from novice to expert, the fundamentals for achieving a better game. The golf academy utilizes advanced digital computer and video swing analysis and balance machines that determine weight distribution during the swing. As if the academy wasn’t already technologically advanced, multiple cameras are used to record the various swing angles from the building onto the driving range, as well as floor-mounted monitors with split-screens that allow Dr. Suttie to match body type and swing style similar to a professional golfer.
General Manager of The Club at TwinEagles, Jay Severson, says, "We are so fortunate to have Dr. Suttie on our team. His forte is teaching, and this building was designed specifically to meet the needs of his academy. This program rounds out our instructional program at TwinEagles and gives us one of the best instructors in the world."
TwinEagles makes the perfect home for any golf enthusiast. For a limited time, reduced homesites are being offered from the $140,000s. See why TwinEagles is the perfect place to call home.
15. February 2010 04:46
The Osprey, a three-bedroom, two-bath coach home in Verandah’s Pebblebrook neighborhood, offers a low-maintenance lifestyle and 2,040 square feet of living space oriented to views of a lake backed by a thicket of nature preserve.
The Osprey is a second-floor unit that has 2,534 total square feet, including a balcony and garage. It is base-priced from $279,990.
Centex Homes is the exclusive builder in Pebblebrook, which offers 148 maintenance-free coach homes overlooking lakes and Verandah’s Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II-designed Whispering Oak golf course. Pebblebrook offers a private amenity center for neighborhood residents.
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4. February 2010 04:17
The Magnolia, a three-bedroom, three-and-one-half-bath single-family home, has a southern sensibility – architecture that incorporates dormers, clapboard siding, and a welcoming front verandah. The model, built by Florida Lifestyle Homes, is in Verandah’s Brantley Oaks neighborhood and has 4,354 total square feet.
Double glass doors open into the foyer, where the view of Whispering Oak, the Nicklaus-designed golf course, is directed through the great room. The Magnolia’s two guest suites are accessed from a vestibule off the study. The pool has a built-in bench and a raised round spa with a bubbler fountain and spillover.
The Magnolia is priced at $695,000, unfurnished.
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