For many people, a new waterfront home represents the ultimate in Florida living. However, decades of development along the state's coasts have made such homes hard to come by. Today, Minto Communties' Harbour Isle on Anna Maria Sound in Bradenton offers homebuyers an opportunity to buy into Florida's last private resort island community, according to William Bullock, senior vice president of Minto.
Located on Perico Island, Harbour Isle is a master-planned community that was designed to combine resort style living with classic Florida coastal home architecture.
"We did a considerable amount of research and work to match the design of our homes and the resort feel of our community with what buyers want," said Michael Belmont, president of Minto. "We feel that we have created a unique carefree island lifestyle. The style of architecture we selected is unlike anything we've seen in this market."
According to Bullock, Minto took great care to preserve as much of the island's natural setting as possible, leaving abundant mangroves, wetlands and floral vistas, with two miles of nature trails for residents to enjoy. The amenities at Harbour Isle were designed to allow residents to make the most of the lush island setting, while enjoying its subtropical beauty.
The private island features a 38-acre man made lake, a mangrove walk, swimming pool and kayak launch. A large clubhouse with a screening room, fitness center, lap pool and tennis courts, as well as a beach club and a 119-slip marina will add to the resort feel of the community.
"We have built a fabulous entrance to the community with a guardhouse and an attached observation tower," Belmont said. "Residents will be able to enjoy incredible views of Anna Maria Sound and the Gulf of Mexico from the tower."
The first neighborhood being built in Harbour Isle is Mangrove Walk, which features Minto's Island Homes series. The two- and three-story buildings have a single home on the first floor and two homes on the second floor. Each home includes a two-car garage with ample overhead storage space. The homes range in size from 1,621 to 2,960 square feet, with a screened lanai or enclosed sunroom. Also, each home includes an elevator shaft from the garage to the second and third story of the homes with a dumbwaiter for luggage and groceries as a standard feature. Buyers have the option to purchase an elevator in place of the standard dumbwaiter.
"There are options to include an observatory and/or retreat, which adds additional living space and a third story to the home, resulting in as much as 2,960 square feet of living space," Belmont added. "Those third story retreats and observation rooms have ample windows to provide spectacular views of the water and natural habitat throughout the community."
The exteriors of the homes on Harbour Island feature cement shake and standing metal seam roofs with Hardie lap board siding and board and batten and stucco details. Inside the buildings, Minto offers six floor plans with 10-foot flat ceilings, (some select plans have standard vaulted ceilings), 18-inch ceramic tile floors in all living areas, GE ENERGY STAR stainless steel appliances, granite countertops in the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room, and upgraded wood kitchen cabinets.
The GE ENERGY STAR appliance package is just one example of the green aspect of the homes.
"The homes are all LEED certified, which is the highest standard of building construction and sustainability," Belmont said. "The ENERGY STAR appliances and standard 14 SEER Carrier Air Conditioning system will reduce monthly electric bills."
Adds Bullock: "Today's buyer wants more than just a great location at a reasonable price. They want a home that efficiently saves them money, is healthy to live in and reduces the impact to the environment."
The homes in Harbour Isle are priced from the mid $320,000s, which Belmont said is a bargain value considering the location, quality, energy efficiency and exceptional standard features of the homes and the quality lifestyle Minto has created in the community.
"We are in grand opening mode with six decorated models," Bullock said. "The guard house and observation tower are completed and staffed. Our cabana pool and kayak launch is complete and offers a full outdoor kitchen, pool, private cabanas, a conversation fire pit and boathouse, complete with kayaks for residents' use on our mile long lagoon.
2011年11月20日星期日
2011年10月25日星期二
Knoxville Carpet Partners with PreferredLocalBusiness
Knoxville carpet has never been as easily accessible as it is today, thanks to Frazier's Carpet One in Knoxville, TN joining PreferredLocalBusiness.tv, a partnership that will make quality carpet, tile, hardwood, laminate and vinyl immediately available to local internet searchers.
Since 1953, Frazier's has been serving the greater Knoxville area with pride. They are a charter member of the Carpet One buying group which, with over a thousand stores worldwide, not only has enormous buying power, but also has deep partnerships with all of the major brands, mills and manufacturers. When it comes to floor covering, clients can explain their needs and Frazier's will satisfy them beyond their expectations. Frazier's is one of the largest stocking dealers of floor covering in all of Tennessee, with a selection of carpet, hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl and area rugs that has to be seen to be believed. Customers can always find the best products and great savings at Frazier's, everyday.
Frazier's exclusive brands like Relax, it's Lees®, Tigressa, Bigelow® and Resista Soft Style set the industry standard for beauty, style, and quality. In fact, every floor they offer has more than surpassed their own high standards of performance and comfort. And with four generations and more than 55 years of experience, expertise is what Frazier's offer their customers on so many levels. Their sales professionals are trained to ask the right questions, guide their customers through their easy-to-understand selection systems, and work with them to create exciting solutions. Flooring is their first language.
Carpet-seekers will love their SelectAFloor™ system. It's the perfect tool to navigate through the many flooring products, warranties, and colors to find what ultimately fits their needs and lifestyle. If their hectic home or work schedule still won't let them come to the store, they can purchase a beautiful new floor right online using the easy navigation. Customers can request samples to see how they look in their room, have their rooms professionally measured for free and have a certified installer come to their home to have their new floor installed. The entire process can be completed without even entering the store.
Frazier's believes in excellence every step of the way, so their work continues even after their customers have left the store. They are experts in floor covering installation, and they stand behind their work with a "Life of Floor" warranty. Even better, each Carpet One store, like Frazier's, is locally owned and operated. Frazier's is local. They work and live in in the Knoxville, Tennessee community and understand their customer's needs. When it comes to Knoxville carpet, customers can expect integrity, the very best personal service, value, and warranties from Frazier's Carpet One.
Since 1953, Frazier's has been serving the greater Knoxville area with pride. They are a charter member of the Carpet One buying group which, with over a thousand stores worldwide, not only has enormous buying power, but also has deep partnerships with all of the major brands, mills and manufacturers. When it comes to floor covering, clients can explain their needs and Frazier's will satisfy them beyond their expectations. Frazier's is one of the largest stocking dealers of floor covering in all of Tennessee, with a selection of carpet, hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl and area rugs that has to be seen to be believed. Customers can always find the best products and great savings at Frazier's, everyday.
Frazier's exclusive brands like Relax, it's Lees®, Tigressa, Bigelow® and Resista Soft Style set the industry standard for beauty, style, and quality. In fact, every floor they offer has more than surpassed their own high standards of performance and comfort. And with four generations and more than 55 years of experience, expertise is what Frazier's offer their customers on so many levels. Their sales professionals are trained to ask the right questions, guide their customers through their easy-to-understand selection systems, and work with them to create exciting solutions. Flooring is their first language.
Carpet-seekers will love their SelectAFloor™ system. It's the perfect tool to navigate through the many flooring products, warranties, and colors to find what ultimately fits their needs and lifestyle. If their hectic home or work schedule still won't let them come to the store, they can purchase a beautiful new floor right online using the easy navigation. Customers can request samples to see how they look in their room, have their rooms professionally measured for free and have a certified installer come to their home to have their new floor installed. The entire process can be completed without even entering the store.
Frazier's believes in excellence every step of the way, so their work continues even after their customers have left the store. They are experts in floor covering installation, and they stand behind their work with a "Life of Floor" warranty. Even better, each Carpet One store, like Frazier's, is locally owned and operated. Frazier's is local. They work and live in in the Knoxville, Tennessee community and understand their customer's needs. When it comes to Knoxville carpet, customers can expect integrity, the very best personal service, value, and warranties from Frazier's Carpet One.
2011年8月14日星期日
Timbers vs. Dynamo: Players to watch
Kenny Cooper: As if a fan in Northeast Portland naming a backyard chicken coop after him wasn't enough, Cooper is gathering fans on the field as well. He broke a 14-game scoreless streak last Saturday against San Jose. In the previous game, against the L.A. Galaxy on Aug. 3, Cooper took six shots and played what coach John Spencer called his best minutes in a Timbers jersey.
Mike Chabala: A fixture in Houston for six years, Chabala has been with Portland for less than a month but already helped the Timbers. The defender/midfielder has started three of four games and struck the first blow in Portland's 3-0 victory over the Galaxy. His theatrical karate chop of a log slice after that score has more than 69,000 hits on YouTube.
Jack Jewsbury: The captain and team leader in goals and assists (six apiece) missed two games with a hamstring injury and is questionable for today. If Jewsbury can't start in his usual midfield position, Peter Lowry -- one of the team's best Twitter follows -- could take his place.
HOUSTON
Carlo Costly: Houston has lacked scoring punch this season and is trying to add it in a bid to make the playoffs. Costly came to the Dynamo most recently via Atlas Guadalajara and played last Saturday in a 1-1 draw at Philadelphia. He has 49 international caps and 20 goals for Honduras.
Luiz Camargo: A less experienced addition came last week, when this midfielder arrived after having most recently played for Parano Clube in his native Brazil from 2009-11. He appeared in 46 games in Brazil's Serie B, scoring one goal.
Geoff Cameron: The midfielder scored his fourth goal of the season last Monday in Philadelphia, giving Houston -- winless on the road this season -- an all-important point. One of three players (the others are Will Bruin and Cam Weaver) who lead the team with four goals.
Mike Chabala: A fixture in Houston for six years, Chabala has been with Portland for less than a month but already helped the Timbers. The defender/midfielder has started three of four games and struck the first blow in Portland's 3-0 victory over the Galaxy. His theatrical karate chop of a log slice after that score has more than 69,000 hits on YouTube.
Jack Jewsbury: The captain and team leader in goals and assists (six apiece) missed two games with a hamstring injury and is questionable for today. If Jewsbury can't start in his usual midfield position, Peter Lowry -- one of the team's best Twitter follows -- could take his place.
HOUSTON
Carlo Costly: Houston has lacked scoring punch this season and is trying to add it in a bid to make the playoffs. Costly came to the Dynamo most recently via Atlas Guadalajara and played last Saturday in a 1-1 draw at Philadelphia. He has 49 international caps and 20 goals for Honduras.
Luiz Camargo: A less experienced addition came last week, when this midfielder arrived after having most recently played for Parano Clube in his native Brazil from 2009-11. He appeared in 46 games in Brazil's Serie B, scoring one goal.
Geoff Cameron: The midfielder scored his fourth goal of the season last Monday in Philadelphia, giving Houston -- winless on the road this season -- an all-important point. One of three players (the others are Will Bruin and Cam Weaver) who lead the team with four goals.
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