Archive for December, 2009

Grand Opening of Brentwood Models Offer Grand Values

Friday, December 18th, 2009

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The long awaited new detached villa models featured in Brentwood at Terra Vista are fully completed and ready for review. The Grand Opening features two of Brentwood’s three value-packed detached villas. Open is the Fairfax and Hartford, offering 1845 and 1666 sq. ft of living area, respectively. Both homes offer 3 bedrooms, 2 bath and 2 car garage great room design with opening prices of only $199,900 and $189,900 complete with homesite.

Rounding out the new model collection is the Newbury with 1457 sq. ft. of living area at an incredibly affordable $179,900. (more…)

Community Ambassadors Add Personal Touch to Visitor Experience

Friday, December 18th, 2009

carol-schulzWhat’s living here really like?  That’s the question every person considering a new place to live wants answered.  Most would agree the best place to get the answer is directly from the people who live there.

That’s exactly what the Ambassador Program offers visitors considering the Terra Vista and Brentwood lifestyle.  Through the program visitors have an opportunity to spend time “one–on-one” with community residents and get answers to whatever questions they may have about the community, their homes and area services.” (more…)

Fall Festivals Spotlight Community Spirit

Friday, December 18th, 2009

There are many aspects of Citrus County living that contribute to its casual way of life and comfortable neighborly feel. Among the most notable are the locale’s numerous fairs and festivals.  The events, including art shows, craft exhibits and specialty festivals, offer area residents an opportunity to load their social calendars.

The recent fall-holiday season offered a spectrum of activities fostering the community spirit prevalent throughout the region.  One Saturday monthly you’ll find the Market Day at Heritage Village in historic downtown Crystal River and the nearby Dunnellon Village Market in its namesake’s historic district.  Both feature a stroll through an outdoor market offering produce, flowers, antiques and crafts. (more…)

Chef Theme Nights Deliver Culinary Sensations

Friday, December 18th, 2009

chefs-photoIt’s all right here at home!  That’s the way residents in Terra Vista, Brentwood and throughout The Villages of Citrus Hills feel about where they live.

Clearly contributing to that sense of convenience are the private club restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner moments from your front door.

The member only restaurants include the pub spirited Rose & Crown, featuring a hearty breakfast and lunch menu.  There’s The Grille with its neighborly atmosphere and casual bistro dining experience, and when your taste leans to a more refined lunch and dinner experience, the richly appointed ambiance of the Skyview Restaurant delivers the fare. (more…)

Happy People Club Ambassador – Mike and Dee Troutman

Friday, December 18th, 2009

troutmansOver the last couple of months the Troutman’s have been settling into their new home overlooking the hillside scenery in Terra Vista following their move from Rochester, New York. Through the years it was the fifth home they custom built, and in the end it was the most satisfying of their homebuilding experiences.

After considering North Carolina and Maryland they decided warmer is better and the no state income tax status of Florida certainly looked appealing.  They settled on Central Florida and started their research.  In locating the right community the design of home was the paramount concern and the caliber of amenities to be enjoyed was a close second. (more…)

Staff Up

Friday, December 18th, 2009

sharon-skeele-hoganSharon Skeele-Hogan - Social Director

A beaming smile and effervescent personality are the trademarks of the Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club’s one and only Sharon Skeele-Hogan.  In her role as Social Director, Sharon is the middle of a whirlwind schedule of activities and events dedicated to meeting the pastime interests of club members.

Following a fruitful sales and marketing career in the hospitality industry, Sharon brought her style and vast experiences to the club’s management team five years ago. Since that time Sharon has orchestrated a surge in the number and diversity of club activities.

“As a club employee and resident I am actively involved in the life of our members all the time.  My constant involvement helps me stay in touch with the types of events everyone likes and wants to experience.” (more…)