MEMBERSHIP NEWSLET TER
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Dear Members, I hope you all had a wonderful start to the New Year. I am proud to announce the newest member of Salamander’s management portfolio – The Henderson, a Salamander Beach & Spa Resort. Located in Destin on one of America’s finest beaches, the resort will open in late Spring 2016 and promises to be the finest resort built along the Panhandle this decade. We look forward to welcoming you after we open the doors. For more information, please visit TheHenderson.com. February is full of events and activities at Innisbrook, too. From rooting for your favorite team during the Super Bowl to a romantic dinner for Valentine’s Day, there is no shortage of excitement at Innisbrook. It’s also time to gear up for the Valspar Championship taking place March 8-15 on the famous Copperhead Course. Be sure to inquire with membership about how you can get your tickets. This month is also a time to celebrate in the Salamander family because our sister property, Reunion Resort, turns 10 years old. To say thank you to everyone for helping Reunion reach a decade of excellence, we are celebrating for ten consecutive months. To keep up with Reunion’s anniversary celebration, sign up at ReunionResort.com. For more information about upcoming events at Innisbrook, please contact your membership office. Our public relations team has also been hard at work getting the coverage for Innisbrook and our sister properties. We are excited to share these great stories about our properties: THE GOG BLOG SPEAKS OUT, Golfers on Golf Radio Tampa Bay courses top Golf Digest list, VisitTampaBay.com Best Florida Weekend Getaways, VacationIdea.com Florida’s Top 75: Golf Digest’s Top Public Courses In Florida, Golf Digest Year-Round Play and Premier Courses Make Tampa a Golfer’s Mecca, USA Today’s 10Best.com Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort, Stephen Travels Planning a buddies trip? The Snake Pit at Innisbrook Resort, GolfWRX.com Luxury Henderson Resort coming to Destin, Fla, Examiner.com
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Yours in hospitality,
S H EIL A C. J O HNSON Founder & CEO, Salamander Hotels & Resorts
Please Welcome Our Newest Members
FULL GOLF Victor & Lisa Goodin
EXECUTIVE GOLF James & Leanne Brown
ANNUAL TENNIS
ANNUAL SOCIAL Gregory & Carol Freeborg
Copperhead: February 2, 16, 17, 24 PM February 18, 19, 25, 26 Island: February 3 North: February 9 South: February 10
February Practice Range Closings Copperhead: February 2, 16, 23, 24 North: February 9 South: February 3
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James & Lisa Emmons James Moran Mark & Danuto Stys
February Maintenance Course Closings
Daily Golf Clinics Monday 10-11am Bunker North End Tuesday 10-11am Full Swing North End Wednesday 10-11am Putting & Chipping North End Thursday 10-11am Full Swing North End Friday 10-11am Pitching North End Saturday 9-9:45am* Junior Full Swing North End 10-11am Full Swing North End Sunday 10-11am Putting & Chipping North End Daily Clinics take place on the Osprey Practice Facility. The Member Fee is $20 per clinic and rental clubs are provided at no additional charge. *The Saturday Junior Full Swing clinic is complimentary.
Mark Your Golfing Calendars PGA TOUR Valspar Championship March 9-15
IMGA Calendar Men’s Club Championship week March 4-8
IWGA Calendar Partner Eclectic February 3 & 5 Women’s Club Championship week March 3, 5 & 8 Ryder Cup April 2 Annual Meeting & Par 3 April 14
Sunday Owners Bunch Calendar (S.O.B.’s) February 8 North February 22 Copperhead March 1 North March 29 Island - Annual Championship
Men’s Interclub Calendar February SLCC April TBA
March Bayou Club May Dunedin
Suncoast Interclub Calendar
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Dunedin February 19 Crescent Oaks March 19 East Lake Woodlands April 16
Hole in One for 3 Innisbrook Members! Gerry Flaugher made a hole in one on December 31 on North’s #12, for 95 yards using a 9 iron. Patti Corbett made her hole in one during the Larry Packard Winter Classic on January 3. Patti shot her hole in one on Island’s #17 for 116 yards using a 4 utility club. Gary Bell’s hole in one was on South’s #3 on January 20 for 132 yards using an 8 iron. Congratulations Gerry, Patti & Gary for their Hole in Ones!
IMGA & IWGA All Innisbrook Golfing Members are invited to join the Innisbrook Men’s (IMGA) and Innisbrook Women’s (IWGA) Golf Associations. Participation allows members to maintain a handicap in the Ghin system, participate in weekly events and tournaments, qualify for Interclub events and participate in the “Hole-inOne Club”. The 2015 IMGA dues are $30 and the IWGA dues are $35. Applications for membership in either organization can be obtained in the Membership office at the Island clubhouse.
Valspar Championship Badges and tickets for the Tournament are now available at the Copperhead Charities Office located behind the Human Resource office near the Klosterman gate. A photo ID and matching updated Membership card is required at the time of pick up and or purchase. All Innisbrook Members can purchase daily and weekly discounted tickets. Only Innisbrook Golfing Members receive two (2) complimentary badges per Membership. Member Children under 15 are admitted free with ticketed adult. • Golfing Member Badges can be obtained right through Tournament week. • Discounted ticket purchases can be made up to March 6.
Understanding the vehicle decals Each year in January the vehicle decals change for our Annual Social and Annual Tennis Members. Only Members in these two categories need to get new ones. The new decals are available at the Membership office which is open Monday-Friday 8:30 am-6 pm. If you’re unable to get to the office and would like to have the decals mailed please contact Linda Ferreira in the Membership office at 727.942.5552. As of March 1 the security gates at each location will only allow access to vehicles with the current decals. • Burgandy Decals Represent Owners and Full Golf Members • Orange decals represent Resort and Executive Golf and Highlands Clubhouse Members • Silver decals (2015) represent Annual Social and Annual Tennis Members
MEMBER MEMBER RESULTS by Kyaw Htet Despite windy conditions during round one, and cooler temperatures during the final round, several teams were on fire as the field averaged 68.5 team score on the Island course. This was led by Jeff Pett and George Howard’s improbable 59, Ken Hu and Dave Ballantyne’s come back 64 to edge out the consistent duo of Clark Bradley and Gene Hagen’s 68-68, and who could forget the 63 shot by Herb Goldfarb and Shikwon Choi. Thank you for all of your participation as we seek to grow this event in the upcoming years. Don’t forget to pick up your gift cards held with your names in the Osprey Golf Shop!
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The next major IMGA event will be the Club Championship scheduled for the first week of March. Keep your eyes and inbox open for sign up information.
SOB’s Winners Sunday, January 11 • North course 1st Place David & Lynn Hipp and Henry & Martina Henke 60 2nd Place John & Barbara Wellard and Dick & Loretta Roush 60 card playoff 3rd Place Peter Minogue & Amy Johnson and Shikwon & Younsoo Choi 61 Men’s Closest to the Pin Gary Bell #16 Ladies’ Closest to the Pin Nancy Garzillo #7 Lucky Loosers Doug & Cris Lonnstrom and Gerry & Karen Flaugher
Sunday, January 25 • Island Course 1st Place Doug & Cris Lonnstrom and Shikwon & Younsoo Choi 23 under 2nd Place Dick & Cathy Ferreira and George & Heidi Shimp 12 under 3rd Place Joe & Patti Corbett and Nic & Joan Wahl 11 under Men’s Closest to the Pin George Shimp #4 Ladie’s Closest to the Pin Joan Wahl #17 Contact Heidi Shimp at 727.934.6670 to enter the SOB 18 hole event or Bob Litt at 727.942.2000 ext. 2237 to enter the SOB 9 hole event
Congratulations to this year’s winner of the IWGA President’s Cup Joyce Wineinger
President’s Cup organizers Linda Pollock (l) and Joan Wahl (r) present “the President’s” cup to Joyce Wineinger. Past President’s l-r Cathy Ferreira, Betty Crorey, Marge Boldus, Joan Wahl, Dot Zeiders, Loretta Roush and Linda Pollock.
Convenient Bag Storage Bet you didn’t know Club storage is only $.22 per day when you pay annually. How convenient to have your clubs waiting for you at the course when you check in.
Bag Storage rates
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Annual Bag Storage One (1) Bag - $80 • Two (2 Bags) $130 Seasonal Bag Storage One (1) Bag $70 • Two (2) Bags - $110 Club Storage Applications are available at the Osprey Golf Shop
INDABA SPA
FE B RUA RY OF F ERIN GS AT I NDA B A SPA Complementing Western treatments with African rituals Valentine’s Day Special Couples Massage Experience the ultimate in relaxation with a loved one in Indaba’s couples suites. Afterward, enjoy complimentary champagne and strawberries by the fireplace or in our garden courtyard.
50-minute Tailor-Made Couples Massage $230 (Midweek) $255 (Weekend) 80-minute Tailor-Made Couples Massage $370 (Midweek) $405 (Weekend)
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REMEMBER YOUR SWEETHEART ON VALENTINE’S DAY. Gift Certificates make the ideal Valentine’s gift for that someone special in your life.
Fitness Center Calendar Monday 8am Cardio Blast, 8:45 Pilates Reformer, 9:30am Body Sculpt, 5:30pm Yoga/Gentle Stretch Tuesday 8:30am Pilates Reformer, 9:30am Aqua Blast Cypress pool, 5pm Zumba Wednesday 8am Cardio Blast, 9:30am Body Sculpt, 5:30pm Yoga/Gentle Stretch Thursday 8:30am Pilates Reformer, 9:30am Aqua Blast Cypress pool Friday 8am Cardio Blast, 9:30am Body Sculpt
Fitness Center hours of operation Monday-Friday 6am-8pm Saturday 7am-7pm l Sunday 7am-6pm
Fitness Specials Sign up for five (5) half an hour personal training sessions for $185 and get 2 sessions free.
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Group classes only $50 per month excluding Pilates. Pilates reformer and group classes $125 per month.
Tennis At Innisbrook Doubles Drop-in Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 8-11am Masters Tennis Drop-In Monday, 8-10am Sunday Mixed Doubles Round Robin 9-11am
ROGY “ Tournevent” February 7, 4:30-7:30 pm ROGY’s are a fun new way for entry level children to play in a non pressure party environment. There will be music, refreshments and prizes. $20 Members/$25 Non-Members
Mixed Doubles Drop-in Tuesday & Wednesday, 6-8pm
Tennis 10’s Red Camp Ages 4-8, 10am-12:30 pm
Men’s Night Drills Thursday 6-7:30pm. Drills and match play with Tennis Professional, Patrick Gillant —$20 per Member.
Tennis 10’s Orange/Green Camp Ages 6-10, 9am -3pm
Ladies Drills Tuesday 9:30-11am $24 per Member Adult Clinics All Levels Monday-Saturday 8-9am Sunday 9:30-10:30am $24 per Member
1 hour instruction & 1 hour Camp Nessie, includes lunch
3 hour instruction & match play or Loch Ness pool, includes lunch
Junior Camp Ages 10-18, 9am–3pm Contact Tennis Center at 727.942.5241 for more details
Contact the Tennis Center at 727.942.5241
Innisbrook Wildcard Tournament February 7-9
32 Players will compete to win an entry into the Main Draw of the USTA $25K Women’s Pro Circuit to be held March 22-29, 2015. It is a great opportunity to watch the future stars on the WTA tour.
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Complimentary Youth Clinics ages 4-18 offered Saturday Mornings at 9-10am. Contact the tennis center at 727.942.5241, limited to 4 complimentary clinics.
Dining at I N N I S B R O O K
Happy Hour! All Outlets
Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm l Sat. & Sun. l 1-4pm Well drinks $2.99 l S elect domestic drafts $3.99 Member discount does apply.
Members only Special: Darkhorse Wine $6 featured all day every day
February Entertainment Schedule Friday, February 6 Saturday, February 7 Friday, February 13 Saturday, February 14
Mike Macarthur Back Street Band Mike Macarthur Back Street Band
Friday, February 20 Saturday, February 21 Friday, February 27 Saturday, February 28
Mike Macarthur Back Street Band Mike Macarthur Back Street Band
The February Entertainment at Osprey Bar, every Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Packard’s Steakhouse • 6:30 pm Join us and get to know your Chefs as they prepare unique dishes that represent their individual culinary journeys. Members $79 • Guests $99 • Plus tax and gratuity Reservations required by calling Christine in the Membership Office at 727.942.5275
BYOB- Build Your Own Burrito Market Salamander Grille • Thursday’s 5-7 pm Build the biggest and most flavorful burrito to satisfy your Southwest cravings. Offering an array of ingredients, there’s endless possible combinations. Your choice of zesty meats and fresh vegetables, eat it on the burrito or off. Our friendly team will make it just the way you like it!
Choice of Protein: Seasoned Beef · Mojo Pork · Marinated Chicken Choice of Additional Ingredients: Yellow Rice · Black Beans · Sautéed Peppers and Onion · Shredded Cheese Raw Onions · Diced Tomatoes · Jalapenos · Lettuce · Pico de Gallo Sour Cream Guacamole · Endless Tortilla Chips and Salsa · Food allergies – No problema $17.99 per guest Plus tax and gratuity | member discount applies
Drink Specials to compliment your BYOB Available during the Burrito Bar: Margaritas $6 · Pitchers of Sangria $18
Packard’s Steakhouse has a new menu Executive Chef Andrew and the Packard’s culinary team are introducing new items to the Packard’s Steakhouse menu, as well as bringing back some old favorites A favorite from last year’s wine dinner, Oxtail Soup is new on the menu. Beefsteak Tomato with a new twist is back. Prime Cowboy Steak is making a comeback.
Call for reservations at 727.942.5240.
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Another French Classic and Chef’s favorite, Confit Duck Leg with Port Reduction served with Lyonnaise Potatoes has already proven to be a favorite.
Super Bowl Party Sunday, February 1, 2015 Party Kicks Off at 5pm Buffet Starts at Halftime
It’s time to kick off Super Bowl Sunday. Put on your team jersey and get the tailgate started at Osprey Bar with super seats, super eats, and super party! Show your team spirit with Super Bowl Competitive Eating Championship “Slammin’ Sliders” Can you beat 2014 Champion Josh Barber?
Complimentary Corn Hole • Projection TV on Osprey Patio Prize drawings every quarter, including a round of golf for four All Domestic Pitchers $12 and all Liquor Wells $4 Feast on the Half Time Buffet and get ready for the second half!
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Half Time Buffet
BBQ Chicken • Char-Grilled Angus Hamburgers • Char-Grilled Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Potato Salad • BBQ Baked Beans • Cake of Champions
$19.99 Adults $9.99 Children Plus tax and gratuity, Member discount applies Reservations recommended for dining room by call 727.942.5222 Osprey Bar seating is first come, first serve.
Packard’s Valentine’s Day Dinner February 14, 2015 • 5-9:30pm
Amuse Bouche Brandy Dried Figs and Mascarpone Honey
Course One
Course Two
Waldorf Salad Baby Arugula Salad, Bosc Pear, Candied Pecans, Dried Cranberries, Blue Cheese and White Balsamic Vinaigrette
4 oz Filet Mignon and 6 oz Spiny Lobster Tail
Cauliflower Cream Soup Lobster and Black Truffle
Baked Miso Glazed Wild Salmon Supreme Orange Salsa
(Select one)
(Select one)
Chicken Breast Scaloppini Tomato Mushroom Demi Glaze
All entrees are served with Boursin Cheese Risotto and Buttered Broccolini
Course Three Strawberry and Vanilla Cream Tartlet | Chocolate Mint Sauce
Plus tax and gratuity; Member discount applies Reservations recommended by calling 727.942.5240 or at www.opentable.com
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$65
Market Salamander Grille
Valentine’s Day Buffet February 14, 2015 • 5-9pm
Salads
Vegetable Pasta Salad Marinated Seasonal Vegetables and Select Fresh Herbs and Spices Baby Kale and Shaved Fennel Salad Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
Entrees
Hand Carved Prime Rib Herb Crusted Prime-Rib of Beef Carved to Order Seared Arctic Char Roasted Fennel Cream Sauce Grilled Chicken Breast Wild Mushroom and Port Demi Reduction Loaded Mashed Potatoes Yukon Gold Potatoes, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Cheddar Cheese and Green Onion Marinated Vegetable Mélange Garlic Butter, White Wine
Desserts
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Petite Chocolate Lava Cakes | Assorted Mini Desserts $34.99 Plus tax and gratuity, Member Discount Applies
Packard’s President’s Day
Dinner Menu
February 16-23, 2015 • 5-9:30pm
First Course
Dwight Eisenhower Vegetable Soup Cream of Artichoke Soup, Artichoke Hearts and Fresh Chives
Second Course
John Quincy Adams Healthy Mixed Greens and Quinoa Salad Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Grapes, Carrots Orange Vinaigrette
Third Course
Andrew Jackson’s “Old Hickory Steak” Hickory Spiced Beef Tenderloin, Buttermilk Biscuits, Caramelized Onion, Squash Relish with Demi Glaze Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus
Fourth Course
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Favorite Fruitcake” Fruit Cake with Freshly Whipped Cream $49 Plus tax and gratuity, Member discount applies
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Reservations recommended by calling 727.942.5240 or at www.opentable.com
Mark your Social Calendar 2015 February 4 Wine Dinner February 23 Bunco February 15 “An Enchanted Evening” Father Daughter Date Night March 4 “3 Bites 3 Wines” March 5 Maple Leafs/Lightning Game (sold out waiting list only) March 18 Bunco March 20 Motown the Musical (sold out waiting list only)
Bunco’s Back Join the fun for two evenings of Bunco at Turnberry Pub.
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Monday, February 23 Wednesday March 18 • 6:30 pm No need to know the game, it’s fun, fast and easy. $5 per person Contact Christine in Membership at 727.942.5275 to sign up.
“An Enchanted Evening” Father Daughter Date Night Sunday, February 15, 2015 Stirling Ballroom 5:30-7:30pm Dads make a date with your favorite little girl or two, get dressed up and dance the night away at an event designed especially for Father’s and Daughter’s. The evening will feature refreshments, DJ, gifts, prizes and souvenir portraits to make this a night to remember. $25 per father/daughter and $3 each additional girl An optional dinner will be served at 4:30 pm which will include classic Lasagna, a variety of Pizzas, Assorted Salads, soft drinks and water. The dinner is priced separately at $20 per person plus tax & gratuity and served in Stirling Hall. Reservations required by calling 727.942.5518 or michael.rolnicki@playinnisbrook.com
Important Loch Ness Pool Information Sorry for the inconvenience but due to private functions, Loch Ness pool will close at 2 pm on Monday, February 2 and Wednesday, February 18. For your convenience towels will be available at both the Island and Copperhead pools.
Table Talk with Chef Andrew Coniglio Sausage Artichoke Puttanesca Nearly everyone likes spaghetti and meat sauce and pretty much everyone can make it. So this month I would like to share a recipe I came up with for Sausage Puttanesca. Puttanesca is a Southern Italian dish that uses tomatoes, olives, olive oil, capers and garlic. With some of ingredients being brined it does have a “salty/briny” finish but if you like eating olives this will be a dish you thoroughly enjoy. The twist to this recipe is adding artichoke hearts and Italian sausage to cut some of that brine and add some spice. For vegetarians the sausage can be replaced by vegan sausage or removed entirely. .
• Italian Sausage (take out of skin and crumble) • Canned Diced Tomatoes • Artichoke Hearts (canned, rinsed, chopped) • Capers • Green Olives (chopped) • Celery (small dice) • White Onion (small dice)
1.5 lbs
4 -28 oz. can 1 lb 2 oz 3 oz 3 oz 6 oz
• Bay Leaves • Red Pepper Flakes • Red Wine Vinegar • Red Wine •W hole Butter • Salt and Black Pepper (seasonat end if desired) • Olive Oil
3 each 2 teaspoons 2 oz 12 oz 6 oz to taste 3 oz
Procedure 1. Sautee onions, celery and bay leaves in olive oil until soft 2. Deglaze with red wine vinegar and reduce by half 3. Add rest of the ingredients except butter and canned tomato, cook for 3 minutes 5. Add tomato strips and bring to a boil while stirring, turn down to simmer 6. Simmer for 1 hour, stir occasionally 7. Finish with whole butter (adds richness and shine)
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4. Deglaze with red wine and reduce by half
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January’s 3 Bites 3 Wines
Nature Watch: Christmas Bird Count
Written and photographed by Golf Operations Dave Noel Since the year 1900 birds have been counted throughout North America in the month of December in what is known as the Christmas Bird Count. This year, three experienced birders checked the ponds, skies, trees and golf grounds of Innisbrook for birds of any kind. The team netted 57 species for the day. The north Pinellas total for birds seen in the day was 150 different birds. Innisbrook’s resident Canadian goose scored as the only goose to be counted. Other highlights were the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Blue-Headed Vireos and 5 American Kestrels.
A detailed list of the birds counted can be found on Dave Noel Bird blog.
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Perhaps the best bird of the day was seen before daylight. In search of a Barred Owl we went to the Island golf course where cypress swamps are found. After playing a recording of the bird’s sound, an owl flew out of the dark swamp and sat in a tree just above our heads. Then it proceeded to call back to us, only to attract another Barred Owl. They both looked at us for a while then flew away into the dark.
Innisbrook Real Estate Services Condo Corner THIS MONTH’S FEATURED CONDOS: Killarney
Lodge
BIG OPEN HOUSE EVENT Sunday,February 8, 2015 • Noon to 4pm-Killarney Lodge Enjoy the convenience of one-stop shopping as you tour through 10 available units. Meet with membership, mortgage, insurance and real estate specialists and get all your questions answered. See why Innisbrook Ownership can be right for you. Open House events allow for a leisurely, non-pressured way for interested folks to tour through the 5 various floor plans available for ownership. Experienced Sales Counselors will be on hand to answer any questions regarding Condo Ownership and Membership opportunities. For a list of available condominiums and additional information, visit www.innisbrookrealestate.com/condopricelist
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Our Current Price List along with pictures of condos is always available at www.innisbrookrealestate.com I N N I S B R O O K R E A L E S TAT E S E R V I C E S 36750 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 | 727.942.5210 (O) 727.942.5571 (F) Email: Innisbrook.CondoSales@PlayInnisbrook.com
Condo Corner
NEW CONSTRUCTION This Month’s OFFERED AT INNISBROOK Featured Condo: IMAGE #7720432: This is an awesome opportunity to own a private condo in one of the finest resorts in Florida. Turnberry Lodge is one of only 3 “Permanent Resident” lodges in Innisbrook. The lodges in this tranquil north Villa, Manor and Estate homes end of Innisbrook property boast elevators, from 2,000-over 5,000 square feet locked lobbies, air conditioned storage cage From the $400’s to over $1-Million (24.5 x 6.5’ ) and washer/dryer hook-ups Ask us about the included in private laundry rooms in the unit. Enjoy relaxing on the wrap-around balcony with Membership initiation fee spectacular golf course views. Large open Model centers are staffed with agents kitchen, dining area and living room have representing the builder alone. The purchase of a new home involves a maze of forms, financing, sliders to balcony. The den has been converted to a bar area with beautiful cabinetry and inspections, marketing, pricing and negotiating, wood floors. The master bedroom has it makes sense to work with professionals who know the community and much more. a large walk-in closet with access Contact Debbie Nobile and Donna Lindner for tours from the bedroom and master bath. and home site reservations 727.942.5210 or email us at Innisbrook.Condosales@Playinnisbrook.com
110 golf front Mediterranean styled 1, 2 and 3 story single-family homes at The Promontory at Innisbrook
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36750 U.S. HIGHWAY 19 NORTH | PALM HARBOR, FL 34684-1239 TEL: 727.942.2000 | INNISBROOKGOLFRESORT.COM