SIX CHARLOTTE COMMUNITIES ON TOUR STARTING MAY 9
Charlotte, N.C. – More than 20 homes in six Charlotte-area Crescent communities will go on tour for three weekends, starting May 9, during the Home Builders Association of Charlotte’s Parade of Homes. These tour homes provide great opportunities to see the latest in home designs and trends, while seeing the variety of completed homes available in Crescent communities.

Visit www.crescentevent.com/parade for more information, including tour home details and community maps.

ROUGH HOLLOW GOES ON TOUR MAY 17 THROUGH JUNE 1
Lakeway, Texas – After more than a year of construction, planning and coordination of every last detail, Rough Hollow Lakeway is ready to take center stage in the bustling Central Texas real estate market as host site of the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin 2008 Parade of Homes™.

One of the most pristine, desirable properties remaining on the south shores of Lake Travis, Rough Hollow Lakeway will serve as centerpiece of the most exclusive real estate event in the region. From Saturday, May 17 through Sunday, June 1, thousands of prospective home buyers, Realtors and community leaders will visit the community, marveling at the elegant homes, native surroundings and stunning views that have helped earn Rough Hollow early accolades.

Learn more about Parade of Homes™ at Rough Hollow.

LAST WEEKEND TO MEET YOUR RETREAT AT LAKE JAMES
Lake James, N.C. – This weekend is the last weekend to visit a collection of available and custom-built mountain retreats in our 1780 community. Come out on Saturday or Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to see for yourself the styles of cabins being created on Lake James. At each retreat, you’ll be greeted with information from the builders themselves, as well as entertainment or food. Click here to see pictures and a list of all the homes on tour.

Bring Mom out on Sunday for some special Mother’s Day pampering (including chair massages!) at the 1780 sales house. On both days, you're invited on boat tours of the lake and hard hat tours of Camp Lake James, so come enjoy a beautiful spring day at the lake. Click here for more information.

GOLFWEEK MAGAZINE AGAIN NAMES SOUTHERN HILLS GOLF COURSE AMONG BEST
Brooksville, Fla. – For the second year in a row, the acclaimed Pete Dye championship golf course at Southern Hills Plantation Club has been named to two of “Golfweek’s Best” lists. Golfweek magazine has ranked the course among the nation’s top 50 best new courses and the top 100 best residential courses for 2007.

“Southern Hills Plantation Club looks and feels like a golf course that has been there a long time,” said Bradley S. Klein, Golfweek’s Best Courses program director and architecture editor. “The corridors are generous, the mature trees framing the holes give it a sense of well-established presence, and the relaxed land plan with homes set back from the lines of play allow you to enjoy Pete Dye’s work without feeling like you’re intruding in someone’s back yard.”

To request more information about the golf course, membership or residences at Southern Hills Plantation Club, visit www.sohilly.com or call (888) SO-HILLY.

LAND IN YOUR FUTURE WITH A NEW HOMESITE
Charlotte, N.C. – For a limited time, you can take advantage of special opportunities on available homesites in five Charlotte-area communities. With no build-time restrictions, these homesites allow future residents to buy now and build whenever.

Land In Your Future is available at Chapel Cove, Falls Cove, The Farms, the Sanctuary and Springfield. Contact or visit these communities to learn more.

AT&T CLASSIC PLAYS AT SUGARLOAF COUNTRY CLUB MAY 12 – 18
Duluth, Ga. – Sugarloaf Country Club’s 27-hole golf course, Greg Norman’s first U.S. design, was destined to host Atlanta’s largest golf tournament of the year. This year will mark the 12th PGA TOUR tournament played on the TPC at Sugarloaf course. Past champions include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Zach Johnson, last year’s champion. The tournament excitement builds each year, so don’t miss your chance to see the AT&T Classic at Sugarloaf Country Club. While you’re with us, check out the collection of available homes, many of which overlook the golf course.

Visit www.sugarloafcc.com for more community information or www.attclassic.com for tournament tickets.

DISCOVER CHAPEL COVE MAY 10
Charlotte, N.C. – Tucked away on a peaceful cove on Lake Wylie, Chapel Cove invites you to discover its future amenity park, Wildwood Park; available homes and homesites; and natural beauty May 10 during Discovery Day. Activities for children will be available and give families a taste of the full events calendar soon to be available at Wildwood Park’s Family Activities Center. Discovery Day is open by appointment only. Call (877) 314-1110 to schedule your appointment.

Visit www.chapelcove-crescent.com for more information.

AWARDS STACK UP FOR HIDDEN LAKE
Raleigh, N.C. – Hidden Lake, near the charming town of Wake Forest, is receiving the prestigious “Green Project of the Year” award from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) this week. Crescent representatives will accept the honor at a ceremony in New Orleans. The land plan, designed to make a minimal impact on the existing environment, garnered the recognition of the NAHB. Development of the community, along with the ongoing environmental education for homeowners and existing natural amenities, make Hidden Lake a “natural” fit for this award.

One of the members of Hidden Lake’s Builder Guild, Bost Custom Homes, is equally committed to the community’s environmental effort. Bost received the “Best Gold-Level Green-Built Home” award at the 2008 Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME) awards for his “Casa Lucca” home at Hidden Lake.

Visit www.hiddenlake-crescent.com to view an interactive site plan that outlines community features that connect residents to their natural surroundings.

TASTE OF THE LAKE COMES TO THE POINT AND THE PENINSULA MAY 17 – 18
Mooresville, N.C. - During Parade of Homes on May 17-18, make plans to visit The Point and The Peninsula for a “Taste of the Lake.” You’ll get a “taste” of what life is like on Lake Norman by touring available furnished homes and enjoying something special from several local Lake Norman-area restaurants.

Click here for more information about this special event.

BRIDGEWATER WELCOMES NEW BUILDERS
Lakeland, Fla. – LandMar has expanded the builder team at BridgeWater, welcoming two new companies that offer exciting home plans. The community is setting a higher standard of living in Lakeland with exceptional amenities and a wide selection of homes built by some of the area’s best builders. The new builders joining the team, Highland Homes and Vallery Custom Homes, will expand the variety of floor plans available.

Highland Homes will build in the neighborhoods with 50-foot and 60-foot homesites. Homes are value priced from the high $100s and include spectacular views of BridgeWater’s many lakes. Vallery Custom Homes will offer homes from the mid-$200s in the same neighborhood, and later this year will begin selling in the Village of Victoria with large estate homesites.

With close proximity to Tampa and Orlando and a Golfweek-rated Steve Smyers golf course, BridgeWater offers the price and selection you’ve been seeking. For more information on BridgeWater’s newest builders, click here.

CLUBHOUSE OPENS AT THE RIVER CLUB JUNE 2
Suwanee, Ga. – We’re counting down the days until the clubhouse grand opening at The River Club. The clubhouse will soon offer members about 30,000 square feet of luxurious gathering spaces both inside and out. Screened porches, patios, a pavilion and gathering lawns are perfect for catching action on the 16th, 17th and 18th holes. The clubhouse will also offer an unrivaled club experience at The River Club, offering a variety of personal services including massages, facials, player assistance and more.

Visit www.theriver-club.com for more information.

DIRECT ESCAPES TO WATERSCAPE ARE AVAILABLE
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. – It’s easy to get away to Waterscape’s white sand beachfront for spring and summer with new direct flights to nearby Okaloosa Regional Airport. Direct flights from Charlotte, N.C.; Houston; Chicago; Atlanta; and Memphis, Tenn., are now available. Now, weekend getaways and weeklong vacations at Waterscape are even easier for condo owners and renters.

Visit www.waterscapecondos.com for more information about available condos, including rental opportunities.

THE FARMS WELCOMES ITS 200TH FAMILY
Mooresville, N.C. – The Farms is filling up as the 200th family recently settled into their new home. The Lamb family moved to The Farms from their north Charlotte community for the superior schools, Lake Norman lifestyle, large wooded homesites and full-time activities available to the whole family. Click hereto read more of their story. Updated on Monday.

Visit www.thefarms-crescent.com for more information.

IKEA CONSTRUCTION ON TRACK AT BELGATE
Charlotte, N.C. – Crescent Resources’ retail division is developing Belgate, a 175-acre mixed-use development anchored by North Carolina’s first IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer. Pre-construction milestones are progressing on schedule for IKEA to open in spring 2009. The 345,000-square-foot IKEA will be the first in North Carolina. Retail, restaurant, hotel, office and residential spaces will surround IKEA.

Visit www.belgate-crescent.com for more information.

NEW ADDITIONS TO THE OSPREY COVE CLUB
St. Marys, Ga. – Osprey Cove is pleased to introduce two great additions to the Osprey Cove Club executive team: Adam Stuck, the new general manager, and Orlando Santiago, the new executive chef.

Stuck began his position as general manager the first week of March. With more than 17 years of experience in the golf industry including seven years in golf management, Stuck has much to offer Osprey Cove. He is a PGA professional and his extensive experience in club operations, along with his strong leadership skills, will surely make him a great asset to the Osprey Cove team. 

Santiago has been an executive chef for the past several years for a corporate resort company with properties in Florida and the Dominican Republic, and has almost 10 years experience in restaurant management. His creative culinary palette combined with his leadership and management experience will bring exciting new dining experiences to Osprey Cove residents and guests.

Visit www.ospreycove.com for more information on Osprey Cove.

LONGFIELD STABLES NOW OPEN AT PALMETTO BLUFF
Bluffton, S.C. – Construction of Palmetto Bluff’s equestrian facility is now complete. The Longfield Stables’ opening celebration on April 19 featured riding demonstrations, equine health seminars, a silent auction benefiting Heroes on Horseback and barn tours throughout the day.

The facility is stunning. But more importantly, it is functional, allowing for proper horse husbandry, a primary goal of Longfield Stables. Each barn has been designed for proper ventilation and airflow, while the grooming and wash stalls have been equally well planned, providing a safe and easy traffic flow. In addition, management has taken extraordinary measures to promote the health of Longfield's pastures and paddocks by setting aside the proper amount of acreage and establishing a maintenance program to promote high-quality grasses for the horses to enjoy.

Adjacent to the Stables is Longfield Farms, a private rural neighborhood featuring farm-like properties ranging from 3 to 15 acres, all within close proximity to Wilson Village. Four-board black fencing frames each site, many of which feature expansive views of Longfield Stables' cross-country equestrian area and freshwater lakes. The larger properties will accommodate private barns and pastures with some tracts bordering the protected managed forest.

For more information, click here or call (843) 706-6400.

SAMPLE RIVER HALL’S FAVORITE RECIPES
Fort Myers, Fla. – River Hall's award-winning recipe book gets sweeter all the time! Visit our Web site today and print out the latest recipe submitted by Parrot Key Caribbean Grill in Fort Myers. Local restaurants like Parrot Key are now sharing their most popular hometown recipes with River Hall residents and guests. Check the featured recipes page on the Web site often for new additions.

Visit www.riverhall.cc for more information about River Hall.

BALD EAGLES LAND AT GRAND HAVEN
Palm Coast, Fla. – The newest residents of Grand Haven aren't your average neighbors. We wouldn't recommend bringing cookies to their home, but we do strongly encourage you to take a walk over to the dog park in Wild Oaks to see what all the excitement is about. A pair of bald eagles has nested in one of the trees and is rearing an eaglet that is sure to be testing its wings very soon.

Some residents have made it part of their daily routine. Eat breakfast, walk the dog and watch the eagles. "It is truly an amazing thing to experience," said Jim Cullis, regional manager with LandMar. "To see these majestic birds in the wild, especially a pair such as this, is worth the wait." Although the baby eaglet is always in the nest, the parents spend most of their time hunting. Eagles tend to build nests close to water – along the coast or near waterways – and Grand Haven offers both. "We always knew Grand Haven's location and proximity to major waterways were big selling points," said Cullis, "We just didn't realize nature felt the same way."

This is the first year the pair of bald eagles has chosen Grand Haven for its home, and we hope the pair will continue to visit us yearly. To see the bald eagles in action, click here.

THIRD CONSECUTIVE TAR HEEL TOUR PLAYED AT OLDFIELD
Okatie, S.C. – Former and future PGA TOUR players from all over the country played the Greg Norman-designed golf course at Oldfield in March. The Tour Players Golf Group (TPGG) sponsored the tournament and provided the $250,000 purse. This year’s winner, Paul Butler, shot a 67 in the final round to take home the top prize. TPGG lauded Oldfield Head Golf Pro Jon Hundley and his staff for putting together a successful tournament and a great course for the players. TPGG was started to help young professionals develop their golf games and finances to join the PGA TOUR.

Visit www.oldfield1732.com for more information.

NEW SHOPPING COMING SOON TO GRAND LANDINGS
Palm Coast, Fla. – The Town Center at Palm Coast, a multi-use development offering everything from parks and open space to shopping and casual dining, is under construction and slated for a grand opening in time for the 2008 holiday season. Located just minutes from Grand Landings, this shopping district will offer retail opportunities including a new prototype for SuperTarget, a Ross Dress, PetSmart, Linens-N-Things, Michael’s and TJ Maxx, among others.

"The new Town Center will fill the retail void that has left many area residents with few local options," said Cary Strzepek, project manager of Grand Landings. "And to have this beautiful shopping center just minutes from our front door is a definite advantage."

Extensive road improvements are being completed now and visitors can see the Town Center taking shape. "Not only will there be plenty of retail and dining opportunities, but the parks, paths and trails planned to link all of Town Center to the surrounding community will tie seamlessly into the grand lifestyle we envision for our future residents," said Strzepek.

Visit www.grandlandings.cc for more information.