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Deal of the Day: Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL Discovery Tour--Lodging, Golf, Seafood Buffet w/ Lobster, Oysters

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Palm City FL invites you to a Discovery Tour Weekend January 25-27.  You’ll be treated to a spectacular Seafood Extravaganza buffet dinner with unlimited lobster, crab, oysters, shrimp, clams and more.

Also  included is a condominium for 2-nights, 2 rounds of golf and 2 luncheons for 2, unlimited tennis and fitness center. HR Properties will  give you a tour of Harbour Ridge and properties for sale. Weekend cost: $500. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!

Fiddler's Creek, FL Residents Collect, Distribute 500 Christmas Toys to Kids

Fiddler’s Creek, FL shared a joyous Christmas Day with hundreds of local underprivileged children who found gifts under the tree thanks to the big-hearted support of a group of Fiddler’s Creek homeowners.

For the 11th consecutive year, homeowners of the luxury, master-planned community collected and delivered toys and other gifts by the van full to Manatee Elementary School in East Naples.

This year, a record amount of items – approximately 500 – were delivered to the school for distribution to the youngsters. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!

Deal of the Day: PGA Village Verano, FL Residents Enjoy 15% Discount Every Day at Champions Grille

PGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie FL is reminding residents that their privileges include an everyday 15% 
discount on meals at the Champions Grille, a popular eatery along Perfect Drive in the PGA Golf Club complex.

Monthly specials at the Champions Grille are posted at the Clubhouse Bulletin Board. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!

PGA Tour Pro Billy Kratzert Shares Expertise w/ Currahee Club, GA Residents

Currahee Club, Toccoa GA welcomes its newest resident, former PGA Tour professional Billy Kratzert, who owns a homesite overlooking the 17th fairway and has offered to spread the good word about the community in his travels as a broadcaster.

He will also engage with club members when he’s home and support Currahee in whatever other avenues his time allows.

Kratzert joined the pro tour in 1976 and was a four-time winner during his career. He currently travels the world as an on-course analyst for PGA Tour and Champions Tour events aired on CBS, ESPN and  Turner Broadcasting. Send me more information about the Currahee Club!

Deal of the Day: Luxury Home on Daniel Island, SC Set Alongside Wando River, Offers 8,622 SF, Pool, Porches, Boat Lift

Daniel Island, SC is spotlighting this luxury home.

Daniel Island, Charleston, SC now features a 5-BR, 5-BA home with three half-baths at 376 Ralston Creek Street for $5.15 million. This 8,622-sf home features Mediterranean-style stucco and is sited on  the  pristine shores of Ralston Creek near the mouth of the Wando River.


The home is set along the Wando River.

It  offers 2,500 sf of porches, infinity pool, Jacuzzi and deepwater dock with boat lift. The  property includes Daniel Island Club social membership privileges. Send me more information about Daniel Island!

The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of space, stainless steel appliances and an island.

PGA Village Verano, FL Residents Gear Up For Stuart Boat Show This Weekend

PGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie FL and its residents are looking forward to the 39th annual Stuart Boat Show, happening Jan. 11-13 at multiple sites along Dixie Highway with doors opening daily at 10 a.m. Over $100 million in products will be on display, including more than 500 boats of all shapes and sizes.

For the first time the show will feature a “fisherman’s village” of enclosed air-conditioned tents with vendors offering everything for the fisherman. Admission is $10 for adults. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!

Fiddler's Creek, FL Named One of America's Best Master-Planned Communities

Fiddler’s Creek, Naples FL has been selected as one of ‘America’s 100 Best Master-Planned  Communities’ by Retirenet.com, a leading online network of active retirement communities. Fiddler’s Creek was one of 23 communities in Florida and the only one in the Naples/Collier County area to make the list.

It was recognized for its amenities, including restaurants, planned activities, fitness center, pools/spas, golf course, and beach and  boating opportunities. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!

Deal of the Day: Sea Pines Plantation, SC Home Near Beach With Rental Income Offers at Just $529,999

Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC is promoting a 3-BR/3-BA home at  2 Scaup Court as the “Absolute Best Value” in the community. Priced at  $529,999 and located on the third ocean row, this home is  less than  three minutes by bike to South Beach Marina Village.

It  features vaulted ceilings, large bedrooms, open living and dining areas  and new windows. There is returning winter rental reservation in place, covering February-March and delivering $4,000 directly to new owner. Send me more information about Sea Pines!

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Beautiful fruit / Nantucket

2013 Rental Season Under Way for Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Islands

A Nantucket sunset.

The other island = Nantucket. Now is the time to start thinking about summer rentals on the Cape's nearby islands, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

On Nantucket, go see a friend of ours for rentals, Ken Lopian who recently earned his MA real estate licensee and joined J. Pepper Frazier Co. He recently told us the big news on Nantucket is the major acquisition of open space by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation.

The parcel creates more wild places for visitors to be active with friends or share multi-generational explorations of the natural surroundings. (Ken, send us some photos to post!) See the news below.

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The Foundation Begins its 50th Year by Protecting a Major Parcel of Open Space - NORWOOD FARM: 207 acres in Polpis

The Nantucket Conservation Foundation unexpectedly but fortuitously marked the beginning of its 50th year with a $19 million commitment to purchase 207 acres in Polpis from the Jensen Family controlled Norwood Farm Trust.

The Nantucket Land Bank Commission will join the Foundation as a partner in this important transaction. This sprawling and iconic property, bordered to the west, south, and east by extensive conservation holdings, represented the largest, unprotected, privately owned parcel on Nantucket.

It was acknowledged many years ago as a top-priority community conservation objective. Fortunately, the property has been kept in an undeveloped condition since 1964 under the Jensen family's stewardship.

The entire Norwood Farm Trust property encompasses 241 acres. Two building sites totaling 22 acres have been retained for family use on Almanac Pond Road. Another 12-acre Polpis Road building site will continue to be held by the Trust.



Stay tuned for more from Ken at J Pepper Frazier Company Luxury Portfolio, 19 Centre Street Nantucket, MA 02554; 917-349-5386 (mobile) www.jpfco.com

Currahee Club, GA Work Nearly Complete on Pool House, Sports Club, Trails

Currahee Club, Toccoa GA reports that its Amenity Center buildings, under construction since autumn, are taking shape. The roofs for the pool house and barn are complete and the Sports Club roof in close to being finished.

The plumbing for the pool house and barn are underway as well as the fence to enclose the tennis courts. Meanwhile the Currahee Club’s new 1.5-mile hiking and biking trail is set to open. It features a natural trail surface and excellent hiking  terrain. Send me more information about the Currahee Club!

Deal of the Day: February Golf Specials at Hilton Head Lakes, SC Include 9 Holes / $15

Hilton Head Lakes, SC is continuing its popular local winter golf specials, through the end of February. From 8 a.m. to noon locals play for $35  plus tax.

From noon until the  fee is $30 plus tax, and after 2 p.m. it  goes down to $25 plus tax. You can also play nine holes for just $15. Send me more information about Hilton Head Lakes!

Daniel Island, SC Residents Plan for Charleston Boat Show January 25-27

Daniel Island, Charleston, SC and residents are looking forward to the annual Charleston Boat Show, happening Jan. 25-27.

This popular event, now in its 33rd edition, is recognized as the premier boat show in South Carolina. Send me more information about Daniel Island!

January 19: Health & Wellness Expo at On Top of the World Communities, FL

On Top of the World Communities, Ocala FL is co-sponsoring the 11th annual Health & Wellness Expo on Sat., Jan. 19, 2013 at the Circle Square Cultural Center from 10  a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come and see what Ocala has to offer in the field of  healthcare and learn the latest in medical advances. This is a free  event, open to the public.

Representatives from area healthcare-related agencies will also be on hand to provide information and answer questions regarding your health.  Send me more information about On Top of the World Communities!

Deal of the Day: Stay in Mountain Cottage, Play Golf During Currahee Golf Club, GA Discovery Package

Currahee  Golf Club, Toccoa The newest member to the GolfCourseHome Network invites you and your family to visit on a Discovery Tour and stay in a private  mountain cottage or home. You will be treated  like a member and  instantly involved as a part of the Currahee family.

A  wonderful Lake or Mountain excursion will be created for you or a round of golf—an experience with views and natural beauty. Discovery Tour rates begin at $199 a night for a one-bedroom stay single or double occupancy. Send  me more information about Currahee Club!

Golf Pro, Author & Jack Nicklaus Mentor Dick Grout Visits The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC

The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Greenville SC recently hosted special guest Dick Grout,  golf professional and author of “Jack Grout: A Legacy in Golf,” at a  fireside chat. Conversation centered on Jack Grout’s relationship with  his most famous student, Jack Nicklaus. Author Dick Grout, son of Jack Grout, shared stories and photos about the pair.

The fireside chat was put on by The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Community Foundation, raising funds for environmental stewardship, education, the arts, and outreach. Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!

Deal of the Day: Reynolds Plantation, GA Golf Home Just $524,000 w/ Golf Views, Porches, Granite Kitchen & More

Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA now features a 5-BR, 5-BA golf course home with two half-baths at 1131 Scull Shoals Drive for $524,000.

Sited on No. 4 green of the Plantation Golf Course, this home has  multiple porches, hardwood flooring, two guest suites with private baths  and a spacious kitchen with with granite countertops and commercial-grade appliances. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!

January 12: Cummings Cove, NC Trivia Night, Cocktails & Chili Cookoff

Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club, Hendersonville NC plans a Trivia Night Mixer & Chili Cookoff on Sat., Jan. 12 beginning with cocktails at 5:30.

Dinner is served at 6:30 followed by the Trivia competition. The Social Committee will divide participants into teams—a good way to meet new people. Send me more information about Cummings Cove!

Deal of the Day: Waterfront Home at Hampton Lake, SC Offers 3313 SF, Lanai, Lake Access, Private Dock

Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC is showing a 3-BR, 4.5 -BA waterfront home at 53 Anchor Cove Court that lists for $739,000.

This 3,313-sf,  two-level home home features a large great room and huge kitchen  overlooking the screened lanai, lake, and private protected nature  preserve.

Have dinner by the lake or enjoy a boat ride from the home’s private dock.  Enjoy three bedrooms and a study on the main floor plus a bonus room  and full bath upstairs.

Owner would consider a lease back. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!

Currahee Club, GA Near-Complete Amenities Include Pool, Barn and Trails

Currahee, GA's Amenity Center buildings are taking shape. The roofing on the pool house and barn are complete, while the plumbing and fences are getting their finishing touches. 

The sports club is also near completion, and when the weather allows, the spraying will start for the pool's concrete base.

Currahee's 1.5 mile hiking and biking trail is just about ready. The trail surface is natural, enhancing the experience and preserving a genuine feel for humans and wildlife alike. Send me more information about Currahee!

Deal of the Day: 3 Nights, Free Dining For Just $139 at Solivita, FL

Solivita, Poinciana FL wants you to experience what’s new at this “55 and better” community for only $139. That low price provides 3 days & 2 nights of enjoyment, including accommodations in a fully furnished guest home.

You’ll get to speak with the friendly sales staff, enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner, use all Solivita recreational facilities and tour the property in your own personal golf cart. Offer is good through Feb. 28. Send me more information about Solivita!

Deal of the Day: Fire & Ice at Reynolds Plantation, GA Includes Lodging, $100 Food & Drink Credit, Valet Parking

Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA presents its Fire & Ice Package,  starting at $329 per night and 
available through Feb. 24, 2013. Your  package include overnight accommodations in a resort view room at the  community’s Ritz-Carlton Lodge.

Added perks include $100 food and beverage credit, unlimited ice skating, valet parking for one vehicle and signature smores night time turndown. Package is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!