That’s Entertainment!

June 10th, 2010

Entertainment at Terra Vista and BrentwoodWe all love an entertaining show. The song and dance that gets our feet tapping, the tunes that get our heads bobbing and laughter that leaves us with tears running down the cheek. These are all part of the experiences enjoyed by audiences at the entertainment events featured at the Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club.

At the helm of coordinating the full featured show schedule is Social Director Sharon Skeele-Hogan. Over the last few years Sharon has elevated and retooled the club’s entertainment events by expanding the scope of shows and catering to the preferences of members.

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Happy People Club Ambassador – Greg and Charmaine Jagodinsky

June 10th, 2010

jagodinskyIt was over a decade ago that Greg and Charmaine Jagodinsky first discovered Terra Vista at a special promotion in their native home of Wisconsin. Following a visit to inspect the area and community their love affair with Citrus County and Terra Vista began.

“At first we were considering both Arizona and Florida as our future retirement home. After visiting and experiencing what was here, we first purchased a home site and here we are twelve years later in our new home,” explains Greg, “In the years since purchasing our lot we regularly visited Terra Vista and watched the community evolve.” What has happened here in terms of the beauty of the neighborhood and amenities are beyond what we actually expected.”

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Grand Opening of Brentwood Models Offer Grand Values

December 18th, 2009

fairfax-model

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.

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Community Ambassadors Add Personal Touch to Visitor Experience

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.”

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Fall Festivals Spotlight Community Spirit

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.

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Chef Theme Nights Deliver Culinary Sensations

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.

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Happy People Club Ambassador – Mike and Dee Troutman

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.

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Staff Up

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.”

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Terra Vista Garnishes Top 100 National Honors!

September 3rd, 2009

best-planned-logoOnce again, Terra Vista at Citrus Hills has been honored among America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities by “Where to Retire” magazine.

This highly regarded and nationally distributed publication is designed to be a helpful resource for retirement planning.  In arriving at the finalist list, communities are judged on a variety of factors including climate, cost of living, home prices, taxes, crime and health care.

The quality of life delivered by Citrus County, combined with first-class recreational amenities and a vibrant social scene, have been major factors in the community being highlighted as a prime opportunity in the world of full featured lifestyle environments.

Hats off to the entire country club, homebuilding and sales staff for their contribution in making Terra Vista among the nation’s best!

Explosion of Showcase Events for Fall 2009 – Winter 2010 Season!

September 3rd, 2009

theatre-masksThere’s no business like show business. This year Sharon Skeele-Hogan, Social Director of the Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club, is out to prove it. In the never-ending effort to enhance the schedule of quality entertainment activities, the upcoming Fall-Winter show schedule is the biggest and best ever!

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