Treasure: July/August 2022

FLOWERS PLANTATION

July/August 2022

AND OUR CONCERT SERIES

Grocery Bag turns 50 Salsa Dance Lessons 100 Best Places To Live

Visitor Center Open Daily | 500 NW Flowers Parkway | Clayton, NC 27527 | 919-553-1984

CONTENTS

TAKE A LOOK INSIDE

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NEIGHBORHOODS

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THE GROCERY BAG

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100 BEST PLACES TO LIVE

List of new & upcoming developments

Happy 50th Birthday!

Ideal Living 2022 Issue

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What’s Happening This Summer?

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CONCERTS AT THE CROSSROADS

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Spare Change Performs

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SITE MAP

View Flowers as a Whole

SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN ‘N BAR-B-Q Historic New Location

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BUILDER SPOTLIGHT

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MERITAGE HOMES

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BUILDER SPOTLIGHT

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MATTAMY HOMES

True Homes: Copper Ridge

Forrest at Flowers Plantation

True Homes: The Crossings

Meet Our Team + Bedford

NEW HOME NEIGHBORHOODS MODELS ON-SITE TO VIEW

SINGLE-FAMILY Bedford

COPPER RIDGE - TRUE HOMES Starting in the $400’s. Floors plans available from 1,680 to 3,643 sq ft with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2.5 to 4.5 baths. Call Celina Hill 609-634-3199 or Lauren Hemingway 704-421-8855 for current pricing.

BEDFORD - MATTAMY HOMES Starting in the upper $400’s. This neighborhood features floor plans from 2,230 to 3,000+ sq ft with 3 to 6 bedrooms and 2.5 to 3.5 baths.

Call Jamie Matala at 919-314-7564 or Stephanie Vidal at 919-697-9044 for current pricing.

Copper Ridge

FORREST - MERITAGE HOMES Starting in the low $400’s. This neighborhood features floor plans from 1,658 to 2,697 sq ft with 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2.5 to 3.5 baths.

Call 1-855-632-0076 for more information. Only a few homes remaining.

Move-In Ready!

TOWNHOMES THE CROSSINGS - TRUE HOMES Starting in the mid $300’s. The Elon floor plan is 2,262 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a 2-car garage. The Longfield floor plan is 1,762 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a 1-car garage.

Call 919-899-1594 for more information.

Forrest

SINGLE-FAMILY & TOWNHOMES WHITLEY CORNER - DRB HOMES Starting in the $300’s. Single Family Floor plans from 1600–2000 sq ft Townhomes – Offering two different plans (one has a first floor owner’s suite.) For more information please contact the on-site agents at 919-585-4969.

COMING SOON!

The Crossings

Whitley Corner

ARDMORE AT FLOWERS A 396-unit apartment community. Ready 2023!

Email info@ardmoreatflowers.com for leasing information.

Visit their website ardmoreatflowers.com

Ardmore at Flowers

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

THE GROCERY BAG CARRIES ON ITS TRADITION FOR THE FIFTIETH YEAR

If you’re on the go looking for a hot, quality meal with a country feel served in minutes, there’s a hidden gem in Flowers Plantation.

mother, Delma Flowers, gave me a chance to prove myself and let me rent The Percy Flowers store.”

Located in The Percy Flowers building in Flowers, the Grocery Bag reveals a new side of a trip to the gas station: a cozy restaurant full of fresh, hot food. Known for its “Almost Famous Hot Dog,” coined by founder Tommy Fitzgerald, customers come from near and far to enjoy a classic red hot dog. Since Fitzgerald’s passing in 2020, his wife, Donna, and niece Hayley Hodge have been running the store in his honor. This year will be the 50th anniversary of its opening.

Since its opening, The Grocery Bag went from selling hundreds of hot dogs to millions. Even when COVID-19 held back thousands of small businesses, the business continued to grow. “We’ve been very blessed,” Donna said regarding the pandemic. “We were taking orders outside because people couldn’t come in.” To abide by the government’s restrictions, The Grocery Bag adapted to taking orders from customers outside and closing indoor seating. Hodge elaborated that although it was hard work physically, the results were worth it. “It was amazing to see the community still come out and support us,” she said.

It started out as a convenience store with a grill. Born and raised in Smithfield, Fitzgerald’s dream had humble beginnings. Fitzgerald sold hot dogs out of a back room with a crockpot full of chili down the road from The Percy Flowers building. “It was his vision. He never had any idea that it was going to evolve into what it has evolved into,” Donna Fitzgerald said. “He started selling hot dogs down the road, and we went from that to selling a thousand hot dogs and hamburgers a day here.”

Before starting his business, Fitzgerald operated a tire business and worked on lawn mowers at the Roy Hinton Store. He also programmed computers at Winn-Dixie grocery stores. “As I walk across the parking lot to enter the doors of The Grocery Bag to start my 48th year, I found myself counting many blessings,” he wrote in a Facebook post. “I think of how fortunate I was that my second

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The Grocery Bag was remodeled in 2020, and has grown substantially as a result. “The menu has evolved for what we have the space for,” Donna said. There is now a full breakfast menu for various sandwiches. A cold case for grab-and-go food has been added as well as a gift shop with handmade items. The Grocery Bag has also expanded to sell locally canned goods such as jams, sauces and pickles. “We try to make it nice for the customers so when they come in, it’s not just grabbing a hot dog and grabbing a drink. It’s an experience,” Donna said. “We still want to be known for our local, homey feel but still have a modern feel because we need to keep up with the area,” Hodge said.

– Gabrielle Bryant Johnston Now Magazine

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lowers Plantation is honored to be listed in Ideal Living as one of America’s 100 Best Places To Live in 2022. We pride

ourselves on offering the best for our residents and continue to support community growth through strong relationships.

Our residents enjoy neighborhood socials, food trucks, community events, and excellent schools. As the seasons change enjoy miles of walking trails and golf cart friendly streets that connect directly to onsite shopping, dining, and medical facilities. Find your way to easy living at Flowers Plantation.

To read the full article be on the lookout for Ideal Living’s 2022 Summer Issue - Best of the Best. The magazine will be arriving in homes very soon!

Visit our site to learn more/register for all events! www.flowersplantation.com/events-socials

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS

SUNDAY BRUNCH AND MIMOSAS

AUGUST STEPS CHALLENGE

This month we are offering free slushies to our first 100 guests from 7:30-8:30pm! Slushies available for purchase after first 100. Remember to bring your blanket & chair!

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month as we enjoy new wines, make new friends and have fun under the new Pavilion.

Enjoy a delicious brunch and bottomless mimosas. We will have fruit, eggs, hashbrowns and a waffle bar with delicious toppings!

Residents are invited to participate in our walk challenge. The resident with the highest number of steps by the end of the month will win a $200 gift certificate, T-shirt & award!

Upcoming: Jul 6 & Aug 3 | 6-8pm Upcoming: July 17 | 11am-1pm

Upcoming: July 7 | 8:30pm Feature Film: Up

Upcoming: August 1 - August 31

THE GROCERY BAG

Home Of The Almost Famous Hotdog The Grocery Bag is a local family owned business that has been in the community for more than 40 years. We strive to put our customers first! Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner along with a huge variety of quick pickup snacks, gifts, wine & specialty food items.

To-Go menu now available!

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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT FLOWERS CROSSROADS

Flowers Plantation welcomes local band, Spare Change. Spare Change, based in La Grange, NC, is one of the Southeast’s most well- known and respected party bands. Their diverse playlist makes them an instant crowd sensation. From rock, country, beach, funk, rap, current Top 40 hits, and classic rock, Spare Change is sure to play a favorite of all persons attending.

With five singers (including a female), two guitarists, piano/synth, drums and bass, and even a mandolin player, their range and versatility is unmatched. They are famous for their ability to switch gears, sounding

like a Nashville country band one minute, a funky groove band the next, and an 80s hairband after that, all with equal comfort and authenticity. Choreographed dances, audience participation, and non-stop motion on stage help drive an energy level that will have the crowd happily exhausted by the end of the night.

UPCOMING SHOWS BAND OF OZ

SUNDAY, AUG 28th

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LEARNING After School Care at the YMCA Back to school is an exciting time for families! The Y is here to help make this transition easier for both kids and parents. East Triangle YMCA After School programs provide a safe, enriching and fun environment for kids to enjoy when the school day ends. Enthusiastic, responsible staff lead activities and provide quiet space to complete homework.

The Y offers After School for grades K - 5 at East Clayton Elementary and River Dell Elementary. The Riverwood Elementary School location offers care for grades K - 8.

EAST TRIANGLE YMCA • 120 FLOWERS PARKWAY, CLAYTON

SAVE MORE! Register for five-day, yearly After School for the entire 2022 - 23 school year by Sept. 9 and receive 50% off Holiday Care at the Y. Plus, you’ll receive our best price for After School!

What happens during YMCA After School?

The YMCA Program curriculum offers a variety of age-appropriate activities that balance opportunities for active play, learning and making friends. Our curriculum focuses on: • • • •

Sports Active Games Arts & Crafts Humanities

• • • •

Homework time STEM Activities Exciting Themes Family Events

Character development is foundational in all YMCA Youth Programs. We value the importance of social, emotional learning and teach kids to problem solve through activities and positive role-modeling.

FIND YOUR Y AT THE EAST TRIANGLE YMCA Teacher Workday Care and Summer Day Camp are also available.

Learn more at YMCATriangle.org

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SMITHFIELD’S CHICKEN N’ BARBEQUE CELEBRATES ITS HISTORICAL NEW LOCATION A CLASSIC HOUSEHOLD NAME IN NORTH CARLINA HAS CUT THE ROPE ON ITS NEW LOCATION IN FLOWERS PLANTATION.

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mithfield’s Chicken ‘n Bar-B-Q ®, known for its classy barbeque and unique take on traditional Southern cuisine, now has 41 locations and counting across North Carolina. Before it became a common sight throughout the state, it had its humble beginnings in Smithfield. “My grandparents Junius Moore and Maggie Moore, they had kind of a mom-and-pop concept that they ran that was called Smithfield’s Bar-B-Q,” Junius Moore said.

At first, it was a traditional barbeque joint that included a sit-down area, table service and delicious, homestyle food. “My grandfather built the first Smithfield store in Smithfield NC,” Moore said. “And then he built one in Clayton. It was called Smithfield’s BBQ at that time.” With exquisite comfort cuisine came the many customers and a kickstart of what would become a popular restaurant in North Carolina. After his father, Gregory Moore, came back from college, he was persuaded to join the family business. Soon there was a new building in Salter Path, NC. It was difficult to run at first.

“It was incredibly seasonal. It was incredibly slow in the off-seasons and incredibly, incredibly busy in the on-seasons,” Moore said.

His parents ran it together in the winter, but the summer required having to train a team of temporary workers.

After working through the seasons in Salter Path, Moore’s parents saved enough money to open up a new location in Jacksonville, NC. This was the first Smithfield’s Chicken n Bar-B-Q®. “Gregory Moore added ‘Chicken’ to the name,” he said. “But more than that, he really systemized and created the modern brand that we have today.” This prototype building was different from the others.

It had a true functioning drive-through, that was more than a glorified pick-up window, one of the many changes made that were not common for restaurants at the time. Rather than being waited on, customers ordered at the counter and then sat down to enjoy their meals. The Jacksonville location was a major success, and it kickstarted the construction of several more thriving locations across North Carolina. By the Mid 1980s, Gregory Moore had created much of the framework for the modern franchise including creating its first operating manual, recipe book and prototype building plans and specifications.

After his grandfather’s death in 1982, Moore’s father bought the remaining locations that had been owned by him and were subsequently converted to the brand systems. From there, steady growth in business sprouted more restaurants across North

Carolina. “We’ve tried to build out slowly but surely, adding a store or two a year,” he said. Since then, the business has evolved into a steadily growing chain that aims to have a polished, classy feel. In 2008, the prototype concept of Smithfield’s Chicken n’ Barbeque was redesigned. “We want to be that fresh, fast, good-service, extremely professional brand,” he said. To keep up with the trend, the company is focused on evolving its older stores to match the modern, sleek look of the new ones. “In the last seven or eight years, we’ve torn down and rebuilt old locations with the new prototype.”

Customers have shown a strong increase in satisfaction as a result.

Even better, the original Jacksonville location is being rebuilt with this new appearance.

In April of 2018, Luther Starling was appointed president and has been influential in the management of the business, community relations, and the brand’s current growth trajectory. The company plans to grow out of North Carolina in the future, but the main focus for now is continuing to expand within the state.

Moore is stoked about the new location in Flowers. “We look forward to being a part of that community for many years to come.” The Flowers Plantation location opened on May 24, 2022.

The company and its employees are happy to be able to serve the community in the way that they always have: fast, welcoming and best of all with delectable eastern-style barbeque & fried chicken.

– Gabrielle Bryant, Johnston Now Magazine

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Spotlight BUILDER

COPPER RIDGE COMMUNITY FEATURES

• Starting in the high 300ks • Semi custom builder- tons of choices and a design studio experience!

• Two story, three story, ranches, and master down plans available • 2100 sf – 4400 sf • Quick move in homes and build opportunities • A local Carolina’s based builder • The only builder with the National Quality Gold award, and pro builder magazine builder of the year 2020

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FORREST AT FLOWERS PLANTATION Forrest at Flowers Plantation offers two-story energy-efficient homes as one of ten Meritage Homes’ communities in The Triangle.

As an industry leader in energy efficiency, Meritage Homes has been named the 2022 Energy Star partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence for the ninth time.

We’re also known for our commitment to customer service, having received the AVID Benchmark Award with customer ratings in the top 25% in the nation.

Want to know more?

Call or visit us online to make an appointment.

877.422.6847 | meritagehomes.com/raleigh

All promotional, marketing, and advertising estimates and claims related to energy savings or performance are created exclusively by an independent third party rating services company unrelated to Meritage Homes. Actual energy savings and performance of any home or any of its features may vary widely, and may be more or less than indicated savings and performance, depending on the personal energy consumption choices of the occupants and changes in energy provider rates and programs. Pictures and other promotional materials are representative and may depict or contain floor plans, square footages (All base square footages are shown as “A” elevation with masonry and may be greater or less than the base square footage based on the elevation.), elevations, options, upgrades, extra design features, decorations, floor coverings, specialty light fixtures, custom paint and wall coverings, window treatments (such as shutters, drapes, etc.), landscaping, pool, spa, sound and alarm systems, furnishings, appliances, and other designer/decorator features and amenities that are not included as part of the home and/or may not be available in all communities. Visit www.meritagehomes.com/featuredescriptions for information and disclaimers about energy-efficient features and associated claims. Actual features and selected upgrades included in any home are limited in all events to the specific terms set forth in the contract for such home. Home and community information is subject to change, and homes to prior sale, at any time without notice or obligation. Not an offer or solicitation to sell real property. Offers to sell real property may only be made and accepted at the sales center for individual Meritage Homes communities. See sales associate for details. Meritage Homes® is a registered trademark of Meritage Homes Corporation. ©2022 Meritage Homes Corporation. All rights reserved.

Spotlight BUILDER

THE CROSSINGS COMMUNITY FEATURES

• All quick move in opportunities – move in ready this month!

• Starting in the mid 300ks + • Two floorplans: • Elon- 2262 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage, game room, built in desk, open floorplan

• Longfield- 1762 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1 car garage

• Beautiful upgrades to all homes including planks throughout

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the first floor, granite quartz and marble counter tops, and stainless steel appliances • A local Carolina’s based builder • The only builder with the National Quality Gold award, and pro builder magazine builder of the year 2020

Spotlight BUILDER

MATTAMY HOMES TEAM Meet Our New Home Counselors Jamie Matala & Stephanie Vidal Jamie is a New Jersey native and graduate of Rutgers University. She moved to North Carolina in 2007 and settled in Wake Forest with her growing family. Jamie spent the first part of her career as an elementary school teacher before joining Mattamy Homes in 2018 after transitioning to real estate. Jamie has made some great connections with her growing list of clients as well as with the communities she has worked in. Outside of work Jamie stays busy chasing her 4-year-old daughter and keeping up with the boys in the house that include husband Kyle, sons Braden and Chase, and maltipoos Buster and Clyde.

Stephanie was born in New Jersey but grew up in Miami, the 305. She graduated from Florida International University with a degree in Hospitality Management. Prior to becoming involved in real estate, she worked at American Airlines and travelled the world for 13.5 years, meeting and greeting the VIP’s that travelled through the Miami International Airport. Some of her favorite VIP’s were Robert DeNiro, President George HW Bush, Ricky Martin, Sidney Poitier, Mel Brooks to name a few. She relocated to Wake Forest in 2000 and started her real estate career in 2014 and hasn’t looked back. Stephanie has been married for 25 years and has two beautiful children, Christopher (23) and Alexa (19). Stephanie loves to travel and cook in her spare time.

FEATURED NEIGHBORHOOD:

BEDFORD

COMMUNITY AMENITIES With the new neighborhood of Bedford, Mattamy Homes brings spacious single-family living to master-planned Flowers Plantation in Clayton, NC. We design each floorplan for the way you want to live — stylishly, comfortably and effortlessly — with open spaces that inspire gatherings as well as day-to-day activities.

Bedford is tucked away in its own secluded, wooded area of Flowers Plantation. This gives residents the “away from it all” feeling while putting them very close to amenities and local conveniences — including the nearby East Triangle YMCA, which features a luxurious clubhouse with three pools, a fitness center, a kids’ club, a relaxing spa and a refreshing cafe.

COMMUNITY FEATURES

NEW HOME GALLERY 48 Mallard Loop Dive, Clayton, NC 27527 bedford.rdu@mattamycorp.com I 919-694-4178

Home designs for EVERY LIFESTYLE • Six floorplans total (Amelia, Gaines, Harrison II, Logan, Mason, Nolan) • Thoughtfully designed living spaces from 2,230–3,071 sq. ft.

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Slow down, appreciate life and

Live Easy!

Enjoy neighborhood socials, food trucks, community events, and making new friendships. As the seasons change enjoy miles of walking trails and golf cart friendly streets that connect directly to onsite shopping, dining, and medical facilities. All with NO CITY TAXES! THE LIVING IS EASY AT FLOWERS PLANTATION.

FLOWERS PLANTATION 500 NW Flowers Parkway Clayton, NC 27527 919-553-1984 Ext. 1

Beautiful Homes Within Reach | Visit www.FlowersPlantation.com | Email: info@FlowersPlantation.com