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Oldsmar Galleria a Mixed Use Development
2007-04-01 16:02:19
The freshly-painted, awning-decked Oldsmar Galleria is empty but the mixed-use development on State Street and St. Petersburg Drive is nearing completion and signing leases. The $12-million, 60,000-square-foot project is expected to start filling its space in May, said Douglas Weiland, CEO of Clearwater-based developers, JES Properties Inc. “We’re very pleased with the building,” Weiland said. “We like the look of it. We think it’s a good first step for the reinvigoration of State Street.” The development is made up of retail space on the first floor, office space on the second floor and condominiums on the second, third and fourth floors. Twelve of the 20 condos have sold. Prices for the two-bedroom condos have ranged from $290,000 to $370,000. See full article from St Pete Times.
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Red Carpet Rolled Out For Twelve
2007-03-30 17:02:34
City urban planner Wilson Stair said it’s a nice touch that condominium residents of the Twelve project will be able to order room service from the hotel housed in the same building. But what really upped his enthusiasm for Twelve Hotel and Residences, which won city council approval last week without controversy, is the dynamic statement the 47-story building will make at street level. Its entrance, including an outdoor cafe, will stretch around Ashley Drive and Cass Street, and the front of the parking garage will be decorated with artwork. Twelve will occupy a key location in the Ashley Drive makeover - across from the proposed art museum site - and Stair and other city officials say they weren’t about to let that plum spot go to just any ho-hum structure. Twelve, which will have 410 condos and 135 hotel rooms, is the fourth project for Atlanta-based Novare and its Tampa investment partners, intowngroup. Council members are familiar with the work of Novare and intowngrou
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Element Condos Grand Opening Celebration
2007-03-29 18:48:39
The Element Condominiums Sales Center will have its Grand Opening on April 4, 2007.  Contact us today if you would like to attend. Your City. Your Element. Your Celebration. You’ve heard the buzz. The moment is here. Please join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of our Sales Center. The eye opening technology, the stunning community spaces, the unparalleled urban lifestyle design. It can all be experienced now and we’d like you to be the first. Grand Opening Wednesday, April 4th 6pm to 8pm 507 N. Franklin Street Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres


Florida’s Existing Housing Market: Sales Slow, Median Price Edges Down in February 2007
2007-03-28 06:21:45
Florida’s Existing Housing Market : Sales Slow, Median Price Edges Down in February 2007 Click on icon  to see Florida sales chart. Tampa-St-Petersburg-Clearwater is down -43% of Realtor Sales from last year and is down -3% of Median Sales Price from last year. Florida’s housing sector continued to show a more sustainable pace of sales in February, while still-low mortgage rates sparked buyer interest, according to the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR). Statewide, sales of single-family existing homes totaled 10,779 last month compared to 14,080 homes sold in February 2006 for a 23 percent decrease. Real estate industry experts across the state think the outlook for Florida’s single-family residential housing market has brightened, according to a quarterly survey conducted by the University of Florida. The survey shows that a growing number of those polled find home prices are staying even with inflation. “If you’re thinking of buying a house, there’s probab
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Flat Tire in Downtown Tampa? No Problem
2007-03-27 14:10:51
Downtown is not a bad place to be if you get a flat. A program offered since 1994 by the Tampa Downtown Partnership changes tires and jumps dead batteries free of charge in the area bounded by North Boulevard, Channelside Drive, St. Pete Times Forum Drive and Scott Street. About 10 “concierges” keep busy, roving in a mini-sport utility vehicle, on bicycles and on foot, changing four or five tires a day. They also offer directions to visitors and restaurant suggestions. Call 813-267-2220 for assistance.
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IKEA Coming Soon To Tampa
2007-03-26 17:03:58
The Tampa Tribune announced today that IKEA will be coming to Tampa. I have been to their Chicago store and I was impressed by their prices and their various products. This store is great for those wanting a minimalistic design for their apartment or condo. Straight-edges on furniture, small design. Great prices. No more looking at bulky arms for a loveseat or sectional that you cannot fit in your small space. You can certainly find it at IKEA. Now to find out where this proposed IKEA will be located in Tampa. (UPDATE: Just announced today at 2 PM that the proposed IKEA store will be located at 22nd Street and SR60 in Ybor City). Swedish retailer IKEA today plans to announce that it will build a store in Tampa. It would be the third Florida location for the seller of assemble-it-yourself furniture. Construction of the store may begin next spring, with the opening tentatively set for the summer of 2009, according to a press release. IKEA earlier announced plans for a 310,000-squa


Another High-Rise Project Proposed For Channel District
2007-03-26 15:11:24
If another high-rise is approved by the Tampa City Council in two months, Meridian Avenue may someday resemble a mini version of Bayshore Boulevard. Fida Sirdar, whose Key Developers is developing two other projects in the Channel District , plans a 38-story tower at 211 and 227 N. Meridian Ave. With Sirdar’s latest proposal, the recently redesigned Meridian, used by commuters to enter and exit the elevated lanes of the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, would have nine high-rises in its immediate area. Sirdar said his plan for a 420-foot tower is the only way to make the retail and condominium complex work on the 1.3-acre site. “We plan a thin, graceful tower,” he told Channel District residents this month. The project would feature 259 condominiums and a seven-story parking garage. Two-story residences would surround the garage on Meridian, with parking for retail and residences accessed from Meridian and Kennedy Boulevard. Sirdar said condos would average 1,200 square feet;
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Rezoning Request For Condos in Tampa Palms Withdrawn
2007-03-25 15:21:25
Hillsborough County’s Planning and Zoning Department has put the kibosh on a controversial rezoning request that could have put 1,500 condominiums near Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. The project was slated for a 644-acre site between Lake Forest and Tampa Palms. The site is mostly wetlands, so the condo towers and a shopping center would have been squeezed onto 79 acres. The zoning staff has received hundreds of letters and e-mails from residents who oppose the project. The developer, Giunta Group, applied for the rezoning in January 2006 and has had the case continued every time it was scheduled for a public hearing. It was scheduled for a hearing March 6, and the developer again asked for a continuance, to May 1. Zoning Director Paula Harvey told the developer and its planner there would be no more. “Please be advised that if the requested/required information, including revised site plans, fees and notice is not provided in order to have this application heard at the May 1


Interior Design Tips for Condos
2007-03-24 15:00:08
Just because you’ve downsized to a low-maintenance flat, doesn’t mean that it should be dorm room casual. Use timeless interior decorating techniques to insure your high rise home retains elegance. “The architectural details will make or break the overall effect of your condo,” says interior designer Sherry Hayslip. “If it is bland and has a “stock” detail effect, or is simply painted off white with neutral carpet, you will have difficulty in creating a rich or truly elegant effect.” Your new condo is an opportunity to achieve your dream interior. “I recommend assessing what you love most about the home you are in. Then systematically determine if you can incorporate some of the best of these into your new condo, if it is lacking in enough details to suit you.” A good rule of thumb is to create a base palette of soft neutrals and use color and texture thoughtfully. “Consider having Venetian plaster added to a room or two, or add lovely hand printed wall pa
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Monticello City Homes Incentives
2007-03-23 16:43:21
Comfortably priced between $259,000 to $289,000, Monticello is conveniently located near downtown St. Pete, downtown Tampa and the gulf beaches. Up to 6 months of NO MORTGAGE PAYMENTS Up to 1 year of NO HOA FEES 3 bedrooms, garage, granite countertops, hardwood floors Gated community with swimming pool Best of all – GREAT LOCATION!
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Island View’s Exceptional Offer!
2007-03-23 04:09:46
  Clearwater residents voted YES! for the boatslip proposal and their wish will soon be granted. This means that when you purchase one of the spectacular Island View condo units, you will have front row seats to the new dynamic waterfront coming to Downtown Clearwater. This will include a pedestrian promenade, fishing pier, and 129 boat slips, making this area an even more desirable place to live. Combine this with the unprecedented buyer’s incentive offer, and you have a deal that can’t be beat! When you purchase one of the 20 selected condo units in Island View, the new rental program guarantee* ensures that for 24 months after closing you will have: NO condo association fees NO real estate taxes, AND NO mortgage payments** that aren’t covered by rental income **(based on today’s interest rates)
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Condo Buyer Representation…at No Cost to You!
2007-03-21 06:33:48
Looking for a Condo , Townhome or Loft in the Tampa Bay area? An Important Decision: While it is possible to find and buy a condo without an agent, this is one of the largest purchases and most important decisions you will ever make. A condo may account for a third of your monthly spending and a large part of your assets. The condo purchase transaction will require making many important financial decisions, understanding complex issues and completing a lot of paperwork. So it is not only comforting but extremely efficient to have an expert help you cut through all the red tape. Buyer s & Buyer’s Agents: Buyers’ agents specialize in helping buyers! Buyers’ agents listen to what you want and then help you find your ideal condo. We can notify you the instant that a condo, meeting your requirements, comes on the market and we will make the appointment to get you in at the soonest possible moment. No more leaving voice-mails for agents who don’t bother to call you
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The Smart Way to Buy and Sell Condos, Townhomes and Lofts in Tampa Bay
2007-03-20 18:40:49
Sellers, see how easy it was to find our site?  CondoLeaf.com wants to ensure you get the maximum exposure for your property in this highly competitive market. We will keep your condo, townhome or loft listed on MLS and Realtor.com until it is sold or when you tell us to remove it.  We will also add your listing to the rotation of Featured Condos on our main pages seen by thousands of buyers.  We also advertise our website thru search engines like Google, Yahoo and MSN and market your listing on Realtor.com, CondoLeaf.com, FreeMLSCondo.com, Trulia.com, Craigslist, Google Base, Yahoo Classifieds, Edgeio, Propsmart, US Condo Exchange, and many local real estate company websites, newspapers, affiliate websites, signs, flyers and many other publications.  CondoLeaf.com is ranked very high on search engines when searching for condos in specific areas, which is probably how you found us.  We specifically target areas where your property is located.  We are continuously searching  for
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Element Condos Showing Appointments
2007-03-19 21:40:12
Appointments for the second release of homes at Element are about to begin!  Phone lines open tomorrow, Tuesday, March 20 at 9:30 a.m. to schedule appointments for the second and final release of homes before broader marketing of Element begins.  This release contains a great selection of homes throughout the building, but contact us early to ensure your choice of homes, as appointments will again be made on a first-call, first-served basis! Homes at Element begin in the low $200,000’s for one-bedroom homes and $300,000’s for two-bedroom homes. Earnest money deposits are just 5% for one-bedroom and one-bedroom with den homes; 10% for two-bedroom homes; and 15% for penthouses or investment properties. Appointments will begin Friday, March 23 and all sales are by appointment only.  


Seeing is Believing: The Residents are Coming!
2007-03-19 20:38:36
The next TECO Energy Downtown Debriefing Series event will take place on March 27th.  This event is titled “Seeing is Believing : The Residents are Coming!”  There are currently over 700 condo units online in downtown and the Channel District. During the next 6 months the second wave of residents will be coming into the area as home owners start moving in to SkyPoint, Grand Central at Kennedy, The Towers at Channelside and other residential projects as they come to completion -  adding approximately 1,500 more units this year with an additional 550 units under construction. Come hear what the developers see happening with their residential projects.  The audience will be encouraged to engage in the conversation about what comes next for Downtown’s neighborhoods.  The event will be held at the Tampa Club.  Registration and networking begins at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast and the program starting promptly at 8:00 a.m.  The Partnership will end the program at 9:00 a.m.  Cost


Condo Buyers Can Rescind up to 3 Days
2007-03-18 04:37:00
Florida law gives the Buyer of a condominium a period of time to cancel a contract to purchase after he or she has had an opportunity to review the condominium documents.  When buying a condo from a developer, the Buyer has 15 days from the date that an agreement was executed by both Buyer and Seller, or, 15 days after the condominium documents have been delivered to the Buyer (if delivered after the date of the Agreement) to rescind and cancel the transaction.  When buying a resale condo, the Buyer has only 3 days from the date that an agreement was executed by both Buyer and Seller, or, 3 days after the condominium documents have been delivered to the Buyer (if delivered after the date of the Agreement) to rescind and cancel the transaction.   There’s no legal way around it: condo buyers can rescind their purchase for up to three business days after they receive the condominium association documentation.  Even if the seller asks that the contract for sale be altered to provide
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$920,000 Bella Grande Condo
2007-03-16 05:15:58
Exceptional Penthouse address in the Heart of St. Pete Beach. Spacious three bedroom, three bath condo, with front and back balcony and sweeping views of both the Gulf of Mexico and Boca Ciega Bay. One of the newest complexes on St. Pete Beach. Pre-wired for home theater system, multiple high-speed computer and phone connections,semi-private elevator and Wet bar. Steps away from the finest shops, restaurants and powdery soft sands of the Gulf of Mexico.  Minutes away from the famous Don Cesar Beach Resort. Culinary kitchen design, features GE High Profile stainless steel appliance, granite countertops, 42″ upper maple cabinetry.  The master bath is a private spa design with jetted tub.  Full size laundry room w/utility sink inside the unit,  plenty of storage, park your vehicle in a 2-car garage. Extensive upgrades in this 2750 total square foot Penthouse.  Come dock your boat in a deep water boat slip available for the residents. Virtual Tour: 3 Beds/3 Baths Penthouse 2383
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$599,900 Grand Central at Kennedy
2007-03-16 04:42:43
Upscale Living at its finest. Luxury 2Bed/2Bath 1667 sq ft, unique sought-out Emerald floorplan unit on the 7th floor. This is the 3rd largest out of 23 floorplans in Grand Central at Kennedy , an urban neighborhood concept contained in one city block.Enjoy entertaining your guests with the large amount of open living area and expansive glass walls from floor to ceiling. Gourmet kitchen has huge granite countertop island and Viking Professional Series with stainless steel appliances including gas stove, microwave, and refrigerator. Hardwood floors and ceramic tile throughout. It also features a huge balcony overlooking the neighboring swimming pool and cabana, along with incredible views of the Channelside District and Cruise Ships. Amenities to include two Swimming pools, community theatre, fitness room, coffee shops, grocery store, art gallery, dining, shopping and more. Condo fees cover much of your needs including electric, gas, high-speed internet, cable TV, security, water and pho


Takeover Bid for WCI Awakens Stock
2007-03-15 18:13:17
WCI Communities has a development in Tampa called Westshore Yacht Club. Westshore Yacht Club combines the best of all worlds. Located in historic South Tampa and within five miles of downtown Tampa, the West Shore District and St. Petersburg, residents will enjoy all that city living offers from fine dining to theatre to sporting events. With its location on Old Tampa Bay, Westshore Yacht Club also presents its residents with waterfront living unparalleled. Overlooking open blue sea, native mangroves, the nighttime distant twinkling lights of downtown St. Petersburg to the piece de resistance, the west coast sunsets. Westshore Yacht Club IS the next wave in city living. The Times Staff reported yesterday that their stock soared because of a takeover bid.  There’s nothing like a takeover bid to boost your stock price. Just ask South Florida developer WCI Communities Inc., whose stock jumped as much as 20 percent Tuesday after billionaire investor/corporate raider Carl Icahn bid
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Publicly Accessible Boat Slips are Becoming Rare
2007-03-14 17:03:38
A clash between two icons of Florida life is leaving frustration and expense for boaters in its wake. On one side, boat ownership, the privilege to cruise Tampa Bay. On the other, waterfront condo development, the conversion of shorelines into dream homes. Hillsborough County’s public boat slips have become a casualty of the real-estate boom of the past five years, according to a report presented to the County Commission last month. In that time, the number of slips open to the public has fallen 41 percent from 1,988 to 1,168. The commission heard a report on the disappearing slips in late January and asked its Planning and Growth Management Department to come up with recommendations. So far, the options appear to be few and the remedies costly. “We cannot continue to allow private developers to own marinas and not allow our public citizens to enjoy the waterways,” Commissioner Rose Ferlita said. Most owners of boats 25 feet or less in length store them on trailers an
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New Yacht Starship Dinner Cruise is Set to Start in April
2007-03-13 03:59:59
The owner of two successful dinner cruise ships in Tampa is expanding to Clearwater. Troy Manthey, who owns and operates the Yacht StarShip and Lady Tampa Bay at Channelside, will dock his newest acquisition - the Excalibur - in the Clearwater Municipal Marina at the causeway. The 118-foot boat will be rechristened as the Yacht StarShip II and begin cruising in mid April . Manthey, who has been operating dinner cruises in Tampa since 2001, was looking to expand regionally. Recently, the 40-year-old purchased the Excalibur from the New York City-based VIP Cruise s. The Excalibur had operated as a upscale dinner cruise boat in the World Trade Center marina. The boat was used to evacuate people after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Manthey said. After the disaster, business never rebounded. The cost of the boat and renovations will total more than $1- million, Manthey said. After the work is done, the 24-foot-wide boat will have 149-dining seats, a luxury bridal suite, a dance floor, an ope
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Channel Area Momentum Continues
2007-03-10 16:11:20
Miami developer Juan Porro has had a fairly easy time developing a 280-unit residential and retail project at 202 N. 11th St. In fall 2005, residents overwhelmingly supported the eight-story structure, since named The Slade. After getting zoning approval from the city council, Porro and his staff began selling space in the project, which calls for 14,250 square feet of retail and will wrap around Meridian Avenue near Kennedy Boulevard and Washington Street. Porro used a $50,000 model to help prospective buyers visualize the one- to three-bedroom units, ranging from $250,000 to $500,000. So far, he said, 140 units have been sold, plus almost all of the retail space. At the end of March, The Slade’s sales center will move across the street to the third floor of City Blue Print Co., 119 N. 11th St. Then, three connected former warehouses on 2 ½ acres will be razed to make way for the project. Porro said he doesn’t expect the demolition to cause traffic problems on Meridian,
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Dockominiums - Boat Slips Gone Condos
2007-03-08 18:02:56
Yacht Clubs of the Americas (YCOA) has gone condo….with boat slips. They are very similar to Condominiums in the way they are governed, marketed, and sold. Consider these facts: 1. Thus far, slips appreciated at an average of 35% annually for the past eight years, according to Florida State Certified Appraisers; 2. Ownership is not limited to boat owners-in fact fully 15% of YCOA purchasers are pure investors; 3. Dockominiums and Rackominiums are governed by the same Florida laws that regulate condominiums. This means that when sell-out occurs, YCOA turns over the marina debt-free to the owners, allowing them to offer all services at cost, including fuel and food. 4. Yacht Clubs of the Americas has raised over $300 million to build these facilities and they plan to have them from Long Island to Cancun, Mexico. Clearly, this is no lark. 5. Each facility has fine dining, full services and full reciprocal privileges at all YCOA locations in the network of yacht clubs. Each Yacht club co


Condo Builders Optimistic About Market 6 months From Now
2007-03-07 15:38:56
If homebuilders are right, the condo market will look significantly brighter six months from now, though current conditions remain substantially weaker than they did one year ago. Condo builders reported somewhat better market conditions in the fourth quarter of 2006 than in the previous quarter, according to the latest results of the National Association of Home Builders ’ (NAHB) Multifamily Condo Market Index (MCMI). The current-conditions index remained substantially lower than it was at the same time last year, but builders and developers are more optimistic about what they think the condo market will be doing six months out. Traffic of prospective buyers also rose slightly from the previous quarter. “The condo market is coming back toward balance following the previous four quarters when the pendulum swung from red-hot to seriously cold,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Seiders. “What we are looking for – and likely to find in 2007 – is a healthy and sustainable level o


Aqualea Resort Pedestrian Bridge Plan Scrapped
2007-03-04 14:58:33
As expected, Clearwater officials agreed Thursday to let a developer for a major resort remove a pedestrian bridge from the project. The proposed $2-million walkway would have stretched from the parking garage of the Aqualea Resort and Residences on S Gulfview Boulevard to the beach. NJR Development Co. was to have built the bridge, but the city would have reimbursed it. The garage has been re-configured, and the bridge is no longer needed, city officials said. Instead, a pedestrian crossing will take its place. In addition to condos and condo-hotel units, the Aqualea will include a parking garage with 750 spaces, including 400 available for public use.  
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Belfair Park Townhomes [del.icio.us]
2006-11-04 01:15:07
The Arts & Crafts style Belfair Park Townhomes are modern structures with historical undertones. They feature private courtyard gardens, spacious walk-out balconies with double french doors, leaded stained glass, built-in cabinetry, and spacious bedrooms


Valencia Town Homes Incentives
2007-04-02 14:36:54
Valencia Town Homes are designed to provide you with the utmost luxury and functionality, in a charming Mediterranean setting that only adds to your sense of delight. Comfortably priced, Valencia offers many distinctive features in each town home unit. New Construction Close Out! Up to 6 months of NO MORTGAGE PAYMENTS Up to 1 year of NO HOA DUES 3 Bedroom/2.5 bath/2-car garage/1800 sq ft Granite countertops, hardwood floors, balcony off master bedroom Best of all? Great location! Priced in the low $300’s, Valencia is near downtown St. Petersburg, downtown Tampa and the gulf beaches. Contact us today for a personal tour and showing.
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Verano Condo Plans To Make Reappearance
2007-04-02 03:04:20
The Verano condominium project is coming back. After months of dormancy and the towing away of the sales trailer on the property, the project of 65 condos and town houses next to Gorrie Elementary School is again seeking city approval.  The Architectural Review Commission approved the project in 2005 but must review the plans again because nothing happened with the project for more than a year, historic preservation manager Del Acosta said. “It’s the same exact project,” Acosta said. “They haven’t changed anything with it.” The project requires the commission’s review because the property is in the Hyde Park Historic District.  The plans call for three buildings on the site, which is bordered by Brevard Avenue, South Boulevard and Azeele and Horatio streets. A seven-story, 104-foot-tall building would house 40 condos on five stories, plus two stories of parking and a rooftop pool.  Another 25 condos would be in a three-story building at the
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Starbucks Has Arrived in Downtown Tampa
2007-04-05 01:41:21
Starbucks has finally arrived in Downtown Tampa .  It has recently opened in the Embassy Suites hotel which is directly across the Tampa Convention Center.  The store is located at the corner of Franklin Street and Channelside Drive.  Like most stores, it will have outside seating area with tables and free wireless internet access.  With the newly built condo projects like Grand Central, Towers at Channelside, Ventana and The Place, we can only predict that more Starbuck stores will soon to follow.  Perhaps one on each block?  You never know.  I myself do not need any more caffeine, sugar or whipped cream in my system, but just happy to see more retail stores in the downtown area. 
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Ryland Homes Spring Savings
2007-04-06 15:37:04
Spring is here!  As the weather gets warmer, their prices are getting lower, with special Spring Savings .  Ryland Homes include townhomes in Sonoma, Ventana at Watersedge and Sea Forest Beach Club. These townhomes are currently available with marked savings.  Plus Ryland’s special bonus of 3% of purchase price towards your closing costs. Contact Us today for more details.
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