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Charlotte, N.C. » New Community set to Open in May
New Tampa, Fla. » Grand Hampton Model Grand Opening Celebration in February
Okatie, S.C. » Freshwater Outfitters Center Opens at Oldfield
Fort Myers, Fla. » River Hall Debuts Two Models and Golf Clubhouse
Troutman, N.C. » Lake Norman State Park set to Expand Near Falls Cove
Lake James, N.C. » Camp Lake James Gearing up for Summer Debut
Orlando, Fla. » Book a Stay & Play Experience to Florida’s First Coore & Crenshaw Golf Course
Bluffton, S.C. » Palmetto Bluff Celebrates Success
Duluth, Ga. » Spring Shaping up to be Busy at Sugarloaf Country Club
Lakeland, Fla. » BridgeWater Welcomes 100th Family
Suwanee, Ga. » Variety of Homes fit Different Needs at The River Club
Palm Coast, Fla. » Grand Landings Welcomes Town & Country Homes as new Builder
Brooksville, Fla. » Tennis at Southern Hills a Big Hit
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NEW COMMUNITY SET TO OPEN IN MAY
Charlotte, N.C. – Rising from the rolling terrain along the shores of Lake Wylie, Chapel Cove is gearing up for its debut in May. This new community, located across the street from the Sanctuary, will feature a network of nature trails, pocket parks and an amenity park with a full-time activities director to ensure the fun never stops. Homesites start in the $100s, and custom homes start in the $700s.

Visit www.chapelcove-crescent.com to sign up to receive more information about this exciting new community.

GRAND HAMPTON MODEL GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION IN FEBRUARY
New Tampa, Fla. – Grand Hampton will host a grand opening celebration showcasing two new models by Taylor Woodrow Homes and David Weekley Homes in its Outpost Point neighborhood. 

The event is Saturday, Feb. 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 17 from noon to 5 p.m. The tour begins at the Grand Hampton Information Center featuring a gourmet coffee station, where tour-goers will receive a map with directions to the models. Each model will offer additional refreshments and validate the official tour card. Any guest submitting a fully validated tour card will be entered to win a $500 Pottery Barn gift card. In addition, both featured builders are offering a $10,000 design allowance to anyone who submits a validated tour card and writes a new home contract before April 17, 2008.

To learn more about Grand Hampton, the new models and our grand opening event, call Grand Hampton at (813) 907-2045 or click here for more information.

FRESHWATER OUTFITTERS CENTER OPENS AT OLDFIELD
Okatie, S.C. Oldfield recently celebrated the grand opening of the new Freshwater Outfitters Center on Big Arrowhead Lake. “The Freshwater Outfitters Center, which is our last planned amenity at Oldfield, truly completes the club experience for our residents and members,” said Scott Stephens, vice president of sales and marketing at Oldfield. “This outstanding new facility symbolizes our ongoing commitment to delivering the ultimate experience to our members.”

Learn more about Oldfield’s new Freshwater Outfitters Center.

RIVER HALL DEBUTS TWO MODELS AND GOLF CLUBHOUSE
Fort Myers, Fla. – River Hall will host a grand opening celebration showcasing two new model homes – The Heron and The Cancun by Arthur Rutenburg Homes/Lyons Housing, LLC – as well as the River Hall Golf Clubhouse. The public will be invited to tour the community on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 24 from noon to 5 p.m.

Guests will begin the tour at the River Hall Welcome House, receiving tour cards that will serve as entry forms for a $500 gift card drawing once they are validated. Refreshments will be provided, and one-of-a-kind artwork, created by the students at River Hall Elementary and children of AFCAAM, will be on display and available for purchase through a silent auction.

Be inspired by our models, experience the beautiful David Love III course and clubhouse and have the chance to support a great cause.

To learn more about the golf course and clubhouse now open in the community, call River Hall toll-free at (866) 379-3999 or click here for event details.

LAKE NORMAN STATE PARK SET TO EXPAND NEAR FALLS COVE
Troutman, N.C. – Buyers at Falls Cove enjoy this community’s peaceful and quiet setting on the northern shores of Lake Norman near Charlotte. The community offers a variety of recreation opportunities, including seven miles of nature trails and the new amenities area that’s under construction. And, nearby Lake Norman State Park will soon expand its 1,328 acres to offer even more space for residents to enjoy. The park offers hiking, fishing, camping, biking, swimming and boating.

For more information about Falls Cove, visit www.fallscove-crescent.com or call (866) 800-1295.

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CAMP LAKE JAMES GEARING UP FOR SUMMER DEBUT
Lake James, N.C. – Construction at Camp Lake James is all in the details now. With the infrastructure up, crews are hard at work adding the finishing touches that will make The Camp reminiscent of summer camps of yore. From educational animal tracks and leaf prints in the concrete surrounding the kids’ pool to the Social Hall’s river rock exterior and cedar shake roofing, The Camp’s many structures will soon be ready to welcome its members. The foundation for the first Camp Lake James retreat has also been poured. Now, you can see for yourself the rental properties that will be available at Camp Lake James later this fall.

Click here to stay up to date on all the happenings at Lake James.

BOOK A STAY & PLAY EXPERIENCE TO FLORIDA’S FIRST COORE & CRENSHAW GOLF COURSE
Orlando, Fla. – Sugarloaf Mountain, home to the first and only Coore & Crenshaw golf course in Florida, is now offering a one-of-a-kind mountain getaway experience. Book your Stay & Play Experience now and enjoy a guided tour of the community; guest accommodations at one of our partner hotels in Clermont, downtown Orlando or Mount Dora; and a complimentary round of golf or an area excursion for as little as $89!

Whether you love the links or the breathtaking view of Lake Apopka below, you won’t want to miss a trip to Sugarloaf Mountain. To learn more about our Stay & Play Experience, click here.

PALMETTO BLUFF CELEBRATES SUCCESS
Bluffton, S.C. – Palmetto Bluff ended the year with more than $93 million in sales, and delivery of new facilities is on or ahead of schedule. “We have always believed that real estate is all about the end user and the value added to the land asset,” said Jim Mozley, president. “Fortunately, our market is composed of individuals who share these beliefs, and as a result it has remained strong.”

If you haven’t visited Palmetto Bluff recently, you will be amazed at the facilities that are being added and the transformation that is taking place. Read more about the transformation at Palmetto Bluff.

SPRING SHAPING UP TO BE BUSY AT SUGARLOAF COUNTRY CLUB
Duluth, Ga. – The spring and summer social calendars at Sugarloaf Country Club are filling up quickly with fun activities for the whole family. Don't miss being a part of this wonderful community and enjoying the lifestyle sooner, rather than later. A variety of custom homes are ready for immediate move-in, and some homes are ready for your customizations. Many homes are available on the golf course and offer spectacular views.

For more information, visit www.sugarloafcc.com or call (770) 495-7660.

BRIDGEWATER WELCOMES 100TH FAMILY
Lakeland, Fla. – Less than one year after BridgeWater’s first residents moved into their homes, the master-planned community welcomed its 100th family, Leo and Connie Hahn.

BridgeWater is designed around five signature lakes so that virtually every home in the community, including the Hahn’s home, features a water view. The Hahn’s view of Lake Peggy from their back yard is the couple’s favorite feature of their new home. “The sunset over the lake is gorgeous. It’s very serene, very quiet, and we see and hear all kinds of wildlife and birds,” Connie said.

“I can’t say it enough,” added Leo. “As we were searching for a home, BridgeWater kept drawing us back. We like the location and the layout of the community with all the lakes. The recreational facilities are great – the clubhouse, the pool and the tennis courts, all of it – and having the golf course next door is a big plus for me.”

To learn more about BridgeWater, call (863) 904-0300 or click here for more information.

VARIETY OF HOMES FIT DIFFERENT NEEDS AT THE RIVER CLUB
Suwanee, Ga. – The enduring architecture at The River Club will captivate you upon arrival. With a closer look, you’ll find homes to accommodate the varied family dynamics that exist in today's world. Master bedrooms are offered on the main level, the upper level and on both levels for generational families. Find your next dream home in this exciting community that’s preparing to unveil its new clubhouse this spring.

For more information, visit www.theriver-club.com or call (678) 546-2026.

GRAND LANDINGS WELCOMES TOWN & COUNTRY HOMES AS NEW BUILDER
Palm Coast, Fla. – Grand Landings, the premier club community in Palm Coast, is pleased to announce Town & Country Homes as a new builder. With more than 33 years of building experience in Flagler County, this latest addition to Grand Landings showcases a wide variety of floor plans to fit every lifestyle.

Town & Country Homes joins SeaGate Homes and Howell Homes as a participating builder. With homes starting in the low $200s and homesites from the $80s, Grand Landings is quickly becoming the best value in Palm Coast. To learn more about Grand Landings, click here.

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TENNIS AT SOUTHERN HILLS A BIG HIT
Brooksville, Fla. – Tennis enthusiasts are getting fit and learning new skills at the Southern Hills tennis courts. The four lighted Har-Tru courts recently opened with rave reviews from residents. Tennis professional, Lou Giglio, has created programs to appeal to players of all ages and skill levels.

The ladies’ clinic, junior program and cardio tennis classes have quickly become resident favorites. Private lessons for adults and kids are also available with new activities continually being added as the program expands.

The tennis courts, along with all the other world-class amenities at Southern Hills, offer a vacation retreat right in your own back yard. After an invigorating tennis match, residents can enjoy a relaxing massage or refreshing swim at the Spa & Fitness Center just steps away from the courts. Plus, golf is always a favorite at the championship Pete Dye course at Southern Hills.

To learn more about the tennis programs and Southern Hills, call (888) SO-HILLY or click here.

KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN FOR ONE CRESCENT WAY - SPRING EDITION!
The latest edition of One Crescent Way will be unveiled soon and on its way to all subscribers. You'll enjoy articles about our new community, Chapel Cove; the new clubhouse at The River Club; the history of Crescent Resources; and more.

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DECORATE 'ROUND THE HEARTH
The hearth, mantel and fireplace are focal points for many rooms, indoors and out. As we inch toward spring and warmer weather, you can start gathering ideas for how to add even more style to these fixtures. Whether you use art, mirrors or vases, you can change the feel of your rooms with a few simple items.

Learn more from the experts at HGTV.com.

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