St johns mag june 2017

St. Johns JUNE 2017

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In a little over a year, Shearwater has quickly

Ware Homes, and Drees Homes bring their timeless style

made its mark in the St. Johns County community with

to create Florida Bungalows, Spanish Craftsmans, Coastal

its reputation for its connection to nature, community en-

Traditionals, and even Florida Farmhouses. Front porches,

gagement and desire for healthy living. Shearwater has

walkways and courtyards bring neighbors together, and

taken the master-planned community to the next level

the varied options for colors, materials, exterior lighting,

by offering serene resort-style living with 40+ new home

and landscaping allow residents to express their own in-

designs that can appeal to every preference for style, floor

dividuality while maintaining a harmonious streetscape.

plan and price point.

“The Shearwater development, overall, is wonderful and

Steve Leonhirth, who moved to Shearwater

we really like what we are seeing. We are impressed with

with his wife and two children last May says, “Shearwater

our builder, but overall we are very impressed with how

is a kid-friendly, multi-faceted community that accom-

Shearwater is laying out the whole community”, Steve

modates all ages of life. It’s not a golf community; it’s a

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community of unity. The trails, the interconnecting neigh-

borhoods via pathways so you don’t have to get on main

diverse home sizes, ranging from 1,637 square feet to

roads, the amenities center…it’s all here to connect with

over 4,000 square feet, with three to five bedrooms, and

each other right in our own front yards.”

one- and two-story models. The Springs and North Creek

In addition to the world-class amenities, ener-

neighborhoods of Shearwater have price points starting

getic social calendar, and outdoor adventures, it’s the

in the low $200,000’s; The Trails area of Shearwater begin

neighborhoods that define the Shearwater experience.

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St. Johns County is the Place to Be!

By George L. Ballou, II Menton and Ballou Group Broker Associate at Watson Realty Corp.

Home of the #1 Rated School system in the state of FL & Ranked In Top 10 In The Nation by Forbes Magazine; Rated the Healthiest County In FL by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; 3.6% Unemployment rate / 3.7% Growth Rate In Population According to U.S. Census Bureau

Durbin Park to be the largest shopping area in all Northeast Florida: Featuring Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Bass Shops

Even though I am in the real estate business 24/7, like many Realtors and fellow residents, the totality of what is going on in our county sometimes escapes us all. When you add up the numbers of just the major new projects under way and some about to begin the number of new homes coming on the market in the next few years is staggering. Where are all of these new owners going to come from? New residents from outside the county and state? Will St Johns County residents be selling their existing homes along the 210 Corridor, WGV, Julington Creek and Palencia for the new, state of the art developments with exciting new floor plans and amenities? What will be the impact on the re-sale market in these areas? If the last 10 years of growth is any indicator there seems to be room for everyone in this mix of new versus old!

Although it will take many years for all of this to become a reality, a quick look at what is on the horizon in new home starts;

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•• 7,000+ Nocatee which has been underway for well over 10 years still has between 6-7,000 homes to be built and there is no sign of that area slowing down •• 2,600+ Shearwater located on the south side of CR 210 down to 16A and projected to have 1,919 single family/714 multi-family/ 250,000 sf retail / 30,000 sf of office

•• 3,100+ Silverleaf consisting of 7,500 acres NW of WGV from CR 2209 to SR 16: Phase 1 w/2,109 single fam/1,100 multi-family/ retail/ office/ industrial (Future Phases take the total up over 10,000 res. units / 1,140,000 sf of retail / 300,000 sf office) •• 2,900+ Creekside at Twin Creeks consists of 3 distinct developments; Creekside/Beach Lake/Beach Walk plus retail and commercial development on both the north & south sides CR 210 between I-95 & Rt 1 •• 345 Markland east of the WGV & I-95 •• 999 Durbin Park located on 1,700 acres near Racetrack Rd. & I-95 will have 999 multi-family/2,795,610 sf of office / 2,397,130 sf of commercial / 350 hotel rooms •• 4,500+ RiverTown located on 4,000 acres stretching from the St. Johns River to Bartram Trail High School •• 2,278 TrailMark is located along Pacetti Rd. between CR 208 and Rt 16 just south of the WGV

23,722 -Total Residential Units * Many of these developments have been on the drawing board for several years but they all seem to have gained their stride in a major push to make their plans a reality.

The investment being made by developers is enormous, county funding for roads and infrastructure is in the hundreds of millions of dollars, the need for more schools is already evident and running behind! Job creation could be enormous to service this growing population. It looks like everyone is “All In” when it comes to St Johns County!

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There are many different types of residential home inspections. Many are done at the transfer of a home, some for the seller, and some for the buyer. Other inspections are done for insurance agents. These include a four-point and a wind mitigation; these are how some people qualify for property insurance, and others qualify for property insurance discounts. Additionally, there are the new home construction inspections. These consists of construction monitoring, new construction, and 11-month warranty inspections. With the extraordinary surge in new home construction in northern St. Johns County, these are increasingly popular.

Construction monitoring is different from any other type of inspection.

A typical home inspection is a non-invasive visual examination of the house and its components to determine if everything is functioning as intended. Depending on the size of the house it can take just a few hours to complete. Inspectors conducting construction monitoring inspections are following the building process for many months ensuring that everything is either built or installed to code. This can be very helpful for homeowners who don’t live in the area or for those who have little building experience. If you're thinking about hiring one of these inspectors, talk to your builder first.

Builders will typically allow an inspector on the work site but usually aren’t thrilled about it. You should look for an inspector who has the insurance that the builder will demand and if possible, for one who has experience as a builder and knows the construction process.

The next variation is the new home inspection. This is done after the construction is finished but prior to the buyer moving in. In many cases it’s in lieu of, or in conjunction with, the buyer’s final walkthrough before settlement. For buyers this inspection provides move in peace of mind; they have assurance that the visible structure, components, and appliances all function as intended. This is a full home inspection and is priced accordingly. One drawback to this type of inspection is the amount

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St. Johns Real Estate Market Stats:

by Linda Ash Ash & Rose Real Estate Team

It’s hard to believe the Watson Realty

ing traffic due to all the road construction. Buyers, including Gen Xers,

Corp. office in Nocatee has celebrated

will certainly want to check out the new Twin Creeks planned devel-

its one year anniversary. What growth

opment community featuring a 14-acre “lagoon”.– This neighborhood

we have seen in the area since our doors

has rights to build 3,000 homes plus mixed use development includ-

opened! It’s also an exciting time to be

ing retail.

on the Ash & Rose Real Estate Team! We

the technology for the lagoon. The clear man-made lagoon called

have over 30 years of business, sales and

Beach Walk will have sandy beaches and surrounded by shops and

marketing experience among us, it’s no

restaurants. A variety of homes will be built in front of the lagoon, and

coincidence we are one of the fastest

others will be within walking distance. It will be an exciting option for

growing teams at Watson Realty! Our

our Buyers as it will be totally different from other great new construc-

team has been busy in St. Johns County

tion neighborhoods in St. Johns County.

Crystal Lagoons US Corp is the company that developed

with new construction popping up all around the county. We work

with a large number of Millennials, but members of Generation X are

land Ridge and Daniel Park at Town Center. Timberland Ridge (Duval

Nocatee has announced two new communities: Timber-

really the ones that have been driving the housing market. It’s appar-

County) will be on the north side of Nocatee and surrounded by pre-

ent with many of the new amenity-rich neighborhoods and our highly

serve and water. Multiple builders will be building homes here, David

rated schools, Gen Xers are purchasing homes throughout the county.

Weekley, ICI Homes, and Providence Homes. Prices will start in the

Gen Xers – adults between the ages of 37 and 51 – make up the second

Low $300’s and range from 2,200 to 3,384 square feet. Watch for mod-

largest share of home buyers, comprising 28 percent in 2016, accord-

els opening in the fall. Daniel Park at Town Center is located in the

ing to data from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).

heart of Nocatee, walking distance from Splash Park, Greenway Trails,

The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors market stats

the Nocatee Preserve, Town Center Shops and restaurants. Daniel Park

for April, 2017 continue to show positive trends in St. Johns Coun-

will feature homes exclusively by David Weekley from 1,300 to 3,000

ty. One of the most impressive increases in the area is the median

square feet, starting from the high $200’s.

price per square foot. This April the median price per square foot is

$137, an increase of 5.4% over last year. There have been 5,950 clos-

price per square foot is up, the 3-year dollar volume of closed sales is

ings in our county this April, a 10.4% increase over April 2016 when

up and inventory is down. All are positive signs for the St. Johns hous-

there were only 5,398 homes closed. Another positive trend is the in-

ing market. If you have questions about the statistics, please give me

crease in pending sales. There were 9.1% more contracts written this

a call. If you are considering new construction or a resale home in the

April (2,112) over April 2016 (1,935). The three year dollar volume of

area, call one of the Ash & Rose REALTORS® to assist you throughout

closed sales has continued to rise, April 2015 ($486,854,524); April

the process.

In summary, pending sales are up, closings are up, median

2016 ($550,528,301); and this year we have seen an 11.7% increase ($615,183,819).

Sources:

"Generation X: Buying the Biggest Homes and Biggest Home Sellers," Na-

The inventory of homes for sale in St. Johns County this April

was 2,313. This amount is down 5.9% from last April giving Buyers

tional Association of Realtors Economists' Outlook blog (April 14, 2017)

fewer choices. We only have 4.6 months supply of inventory. A bal-

Jacksonville Business Journal, March 9, 2017 14 Acre “crystal lagoon” set

anced market is 5 to 6 months supply. I’m sure we will see this number

to break ground in March, By Derek Gilliam.

change with the building we are seeing all around us. Driving west on

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by Chef Matt, Chef/Owner of Achieving Culinary Enlightenment.

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Its finally June! Summer has more than made its entrance and with school getting out, longer days and pool drenched kids- it is time to fire up the grill. While you can grill just about anything, the beloved beef steak has always been an American summer icon.

Beef is kind of a double-edged sword, as it contains both nutritional value but also negative factors depending on fat content and how it was raised and processed.

Since I’m the “Chef” I won’t get into too much detail about how beef will probably kill us all, and just let Nancy Cohen the “Nutritionist” scold me later.

While beef arrived in the New World on Columbus’s second voyage, it was Hernando Cortez that first brought cattle to North America in 1519. The average cow is about 45% steak. Think we are the largest consumers of beef? Think again, America is second to the tiny town of Luxemburg. India consumes the least percentage of beef in the world. The Hamburger was introduced in 1904, by a Texas café owner, “Old Dave” Davis, at the St Louis World Fair. In the US, more beef is consumed on Memorial Day and ground beef accounts for nearly 50% of all beef sold yearly.

Not all cuts of beef are equal.

Since each type of steak comes from a different part of the cow there are some different methods and tricks to ensure that texture and flavor are maximized. Two major factors are the leanness and toughness of beef. Tenderloin, known as filet mignon, has very little fat compared to a ribeye that is extremely “marbled”. Since the Filet Mignon has little fat it will cook much faster than the ribeye. Less fat also means less flavor. This is why, often times, the filet mignon is wrapped in bacon to enhance the flavor of the steak. Bone in steaks also require a little different technique since

meat next to the bone will always be rarer than the outer edge.

There are so many steak available but I generally stick with four fool proof cuts. The Filet Mignon, Top Butt Sirloin, New York Strip, and my favorite…the Ribeye or Del Monaco. All these cuts are readily available in your local grocery.

I recommend “barding” filet mignon by either wrapping in bacon or even inserting little pieces of pork belly or pancetta into the steak itself. This will keep the meat from drying out while it cooks. Filet Mignon can also be stuffed with virtually anything, such as roasted garlic or blue cheese. This cut of beef should be eaten as rare as possible to ensure the highest flavor and tenderness.

The New York strip is equally comfortable on the grill or hot iron skillet and is incredible when the edge of fat is seared till crispy and browned. There is an almost equal ratio of fat to meat in a Ny Strip so little seasoning or enhancement is needed to get the full flavor of this cut.

Top Butt Sirloin, IMHO, has the most “beef” flavor of any steak. Its juicy and slightly chewy texture are present well past being cooked medium. This steak can accommodate numerous subtle and heavy sauces and is well suited to grilling.

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new home Communities of St. Johns Aberdeen: DR Horton Homes and Emerald Homes DR Horton Homes condos starting in the mid $100's, and single family homes starting in the mid $200's:

Aberdeen is a master planned community with extensive amenities offering homesites situated around a large conservation area. Aberdeen features resort style amenities and beautiful homes.

Emerald Homes single family homes starting in the mid $300's:

Emerald Homes offers luxury homes in the Aberdeen master planned community located in northern St. Johns County with exceptional amenities. Only a few homesites are being offered and most will feature preserve views, lake views, and oversized homesites. Home are surrounded by natural beauty while still being close to all of life’s conveniences.

Arbor Mill at Mill Creek: Lennar Homes, Vintage Estate Homes, Landon Homes, and Ashley Homes with pricing starting in the high $200's.

This community includes a stunning lake front pool, family picnic area, children’s playground, a bocce ball court, a multi-purpose sports field and access to onsite boat and RV storage, available for residents only, all with no CDD fees!

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Bannon Lakes: KB Home and AV Homes starting in the mid $200's/high $200's and Pulte Homes 55+ Active Adult Section Single Family Homes and Low Maintenance Villas starting in the mid $200's. Bannon Lakes is a beautiful master-planned community surrounded by majestic oak trees featuring an amenity center with pool, playground, dog park and more.

Beacon Lake: Dream Finders Homes, ICI Homes priced from the high $200's . .

Construction of model homes scheduled to begin 2017! Beautiful new Beacon Lake Community coming soon set around the natural beauty of the 43 acre recreational lake, Beacon Lake. Featuring single family homes and townhomes in the Coastal Vernacular architectural style. Amenities planned to include expansive community clubhouse overlooking Beacon Lake, the "Crew House" which will provide kayak, canoe, and paddleboard storage and a launch area making it easy for residents to enjoy Beacon Lake. Amenities will also include 2 pools, splash park, tennis courts, sports fields, spacious fitness center, and dog park.

Cedar Point: Dream Finders Homes starting in the low $300's.

The perfect balance between nature and convenience, Cedar Point consists of only 29 homesites. No CDD fees and low HOA fees make this the perfect fit for families looking to stay in a small community setting.

Celestina: CalAtlantic Homes starting in the upper $300's.

Conveniently located and perfectly planned gated community featuring extensive amenities and beautiful homes with a Mediterranean feel.

Creekside at Twin Creeks: Lennar Homes, Pulte Homes, Drees Homes priced in the mid to high $200's.

Creekside at Twin Creeks features family friendly homes with fantastic amenities, a variety of floor plan designs, and a convenient location.

Membership to the Beachwalk Lagoon

by Crystal Lagoons will be offered to residents for a fee.

Durbin Creek Estates: Dream Finders Homes starting in the high $200's.

Homes located in the middle of a lush preserve within walking distance to Veteran's Park with no CDD fees and low HOA fees.

Durbin Crossing Village Center: Dream Finders Homes starting in the low to mid $200's.

Durbin Crossing provides all of its residents with the convenience and luxury of two master-planned, fully appointed amenity centers within walking distance from every home. The two amenity facilities are the center of activity of Durbin Crossing and mirror the beautiful historic style of Colonial Florida architecture.

Durbin Crossing - The Palisades: Express Homes by DR Horton Townhomes starting in the mid $100's.

Maintenance-free living with resort style amenities. Residents will also enjoy access to Durbin Crossing’s 2 amenity centers which offer daily activities, pools, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, kids’ play area, dog walking park, and sports fields.

Gran Lake: Riverside Homes, Providence Homes, and Richmond American Homes starting in the high $200's.

Beautiful new St Johns County master-planned community showcases an impressive amenity center, a large lake with a public dock for canoeing, kayaking and more. No CDD fees!

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This exceptional community offers a variety of distinctive floor plans, set on spacious homesites, and no CDD fees. Residents appreciate abundant amenities, including a community pool, playground, and fitness center, all close to I-95.

Heritage Oaks: KB Home starting in the mid $200's.

Quaint, walkable community with only 97 homesites features community pool and numerous green-spaces with mature Oaks. Residents are able to walk to Liberty Pines Academy.

Julington Creek - Magnolia Point: ICI Homes prices starting in the high $400's.

Luxury and Estate sized homes in a gated section of one of the most sought after communities in the area featuring over 1,200 acres of natural areas, over 100 acres of ponds, golf course, 2 amenity centers with clubhouses and pools, playgrounds, and more.

Julington Lakes: Toll Brothers prices starting in the low $400's.

Julington Lakes is a private, gated community showcasing awardwinning home designs with lake or preserve views with most homesites.

The residents enjoy private walkway to Veteran's Park, resident's clubhouse with pool and fitness area, and walking/biking trails inside the community, all with no CDD fees.

Kendall Creek: Landon Homes (only prebuilt new homes remaining) offered in the mid $300's to mid $400's.

Quaint enclave of only 34 estate sized homesites set amidst a beautiful wooded preserve.

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Patriot Oaks Academy

Picolata Crossing Elementary

Pacetti Middle & Mill Creek Elementary

Point Julington Lakes Las Calinas Madeira* Markland Mill Creek Plantation Nocatee Oakridge Landing Oxford Estates Park Place Preserve at Park Place Palencia - Emerald Homes Rivertown

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Liberty Pines Academy

Veterans Park

Arbor Mill at Mill Creek

Timberlin Elementary

Shearwater

Trout Creek Recreation Center/ Park

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Las Calinas: Dostie Homes, and Pulte Homes starting in the upper $200's.

Community Pool & Cabana with Children's Splash Park, Covered Pavilion with Kitchenette & Picnic Tables, Fishing Pier, Tennis, Basketball & Sand Volleyball Courts, Walking Trails, MultiPurpose Sports Field, Two Children's Playgrounds, no CDD fees.

Madeira: Dream Finders Homes, MasterCraft Builder Group, and Riverside Homes from the mid $200's.

Nestled along the picturesque Intracoastal Waterway, Madeira encompasses 1,006 acres including over 600 acres of unspoiled marsh wetlands, a tidal creek, numerous lakes and preserved natural areas laced with ancient live oaks and blossoming magnolias.

Old Spanish and Mediterranean designed homes are built on picturesque lake and marsh view homesites.

Markland: Arthur Rutenburg Homes, Cottage Home Company, Dream Finders Homes, Providence Homes, Riverside Homes, and Drees Homes starting in the mid $300's.

The Markland community will provide residents with resort-quality amenities including a zero-entry pool framed by cabanas and lounge areas, a fitness center and yoga studio, a gathering and entertainment room, tennis courts, a children’s playground, and an interconnected network of parks and walkways. Beautifully designed homes are situated on over sized homesites.

Mill Creek Plantation: DS Ware starting in the mid $300's.

Most of Mill Creek Plantation's homesites are on a preserve and/ or lake with lake to preserve views, featuring huge Oak trees. The neighbor-

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hood is quiet and private, anchored by a cul-de-sac.

Nocatee: Dream Finders, ICI Homes, Del Webb, Mattamy Homes, CalAtlantic Homes, Pineapple Corporation, Cottage Home Company, Toll Brothers, AV Homes, Lennar Homes, Providence Homes, David Weekley Homes, Dostie Homes starting in the high $200's.

The third best selling community in the nation! Nocatee is a vibrant new home community unlike any other on in the area. More than a community, Nocatee is a lifestyle, with amazing amenities and year-round events and activities designed for all ages.

Oakridge Landing: Lennar Homes and Richmond American Homes starting in the upper $200's.

Oakridge Landing is a quiet and secluded neighborhood within walking distance to Veteran’s Park, which offers a skate park, dog park, soccer fields, playground, and basketball courts. Some exceptional features residents are able to enjoy are walking trails, swimming pool, and wooded nature preserves, with no CDD fees.

Oxford Estates: David Weekley Homes and MasterCraft Builder Group with homes starting in the high $300's.

Oxford Estates is a beautiful natural gas, gated community, close to schools, with walking trails, tot lot, and more amenities to come, all with no CDD fees. Beautiful estate sized homesites and luxurious home designs.

Palencia: Emerald Homes, Lennar Homes, and Pulte Homes starting in the mid to upper $200's.

Palencia offers homes with upscale features and beautiful designs within walking distance to the 40-acre Village Center and The Palencia Club,

with a 33,000 sq. ft. clubhouse and 72par, 18-hole Arthur Hill-designed golf course. Residents enjoy natural beauty and resort style living near the intracoastal waterway.

Park Place: Richmond American Homes starting in the mid $200's.

At Park Place in St. Augustine, you'll find inspired floor plans and striking scenery—every homesite backs to a peaceful pond or natural preserve! Those fortunate enough to call this exceptional new community home will enjoy easy access to St. Johns County schools, beaches, golf courses, shopping and major roadways, including I-95.

Preserve at St. Johns: Dream Finders Homes starting in the mid $300's.

Beautiful new community surrounded by wooded preserve.

Rivertown: Mattamy Homes, Mastercraft Builder Group, Landon Homes starting in the mid $200's.

RiverTown is the only new masterplanned community located along the St. Johns River. It provides access to the St. Johns River and surrounding conservation areas and has the perfect setting for re-connecting with others. The community features adorable cottage style homes and encourages clean, healthy living with miles of hiking trails, running and cycling events, and a world-class clubhouse amenity center which includes pools, fitness center, tennis courts and more.

Samara Lakes: DR Horton starting in the lower $200's.

Samara Lakes is a family-friendly community with natural landscaping and tree lined winding roads throughout

with no CDD fees. Amenities include pool and cabana with lounge area, children’s playground, basketball court, and outdoor recreational fields.

San Salito: DR Horton-Express Homes starting in the low to mid $200's.

San Salito is a beautiful Mediterranean-style community.

Residents will enjoy amazing amenities such as an expansive pool with kid’s splash area, clubhouse, tennis courts, volleyball courts, fitness center, and playground. The community offers affordable homes, amazing amenities, and no CDD fees.

Sandy Creek: SEDA Construction pricing starts in the high $200's.

This serene community is very private, with only one entrance and many cul-de-sac streets. Residents enjoy the natural surroundings, with winding streets, stunning lakefront lots and pristine conservation lots. No CDD fees!

Segovia: Mattamy Homes priced from the mid to upper $100's.

The only Townhome Village near World Golf Village is surrounded by nature, and just minutes from shopping, dining, entertainment, and the interstates. Community highlights include a pool and clubhouse as well as several small lakes scattered throughout.

Stone Creek: AV Homes starting in the $300's.

Stone Creek is comprised of just 44 wooded estate sized homesites which are located in a private enclave featuring traditional new home designs spanning 2,400 to over 4,400 square feet with expansive front porches with one an d two story plans.

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New Home Communities - Northern St. Johns New Home Communities - Northern St. Johns Shearwater: Lennar Homes, Richmond American Homes, David Weekley Homes, Mastercraft Builder Group, and DS Ware and Drees Homes starting in the mid $200's.

Shearwater features 600 acrers which contain preserved wetlands and open space. Residents will enjoy pocket parks, dog parks, 15 miles of walking trails, kayak/canoe launch access and an amenity center featuring tennis courts, two pools, a lazy river and a 7,200+ sq. ft. fitness lodge.

The Reserve at Greenbriar: Mattamy Homes starting in the low $300's.

This community offers spacious homesites set in a serene location surrounded by preserve. The Reserve At Greenbriar features an oversized amenity area with a community pool, cabana, open recreation space, and wetlands bordering the community.

TrailMark: DR Horton, David Weekley, Providence Homes, and Landon

Homes starting in the mid $200's.

Beautiful natural gas community with impressive oak tree hammocks and winding nature trails, TrailMark's architectural design captures Old Florida style and celebrates its authentic North Florida location and history. The planned community amenity center includes a fitness center, lagoon style pool with free-form design and zero entry, pavilion, and a kayak launch located along Six Mile Creek.

Twin Creeks: Lennar Homes, Vintage Estate Homes, Americrest Luxury Homes...Home sales scheduled to begin Fall 2017! Pricing from the $400's.

Treaty Oaks: Landon Homes, Richmond American Homes, and Maronda Homes starting in the lower $200's.

Located just minutes away from I-95, US Route 1, and beautiful St. Augustine beaches, Treaty Oaks offers a plethora of community amenities and nearby attractions. Residents enjoy a community clubhouse and pool, as well as close proximity to retail shopping and the popular Treaty Park. Choose from several ranch and two-story floor plans.

Villa Sovana: Tidewater Homes pricing by request.

Villa Sovana is a gated neighborhood nestled under old Oak trees and featuring 12 estate sized home sites with beautiful old world Mediterranean charm. Only a few homesites still available.

Twin Creeks is a new 3,000 home master-planned community featuring a 14-acre Crystal Lagoon. The beach club will be inspired by high-end Caribbean resorts. The "Beachwalk" section will feature five communities and will also include retail.

Windward Ranch: Lennar Homes starting in the mid $200's.

Windward Ranch provides a charming neighborhood atmosphere with exceptional amenities. The com-

munity offers a swimming pool, fitness center and playgrounds. Windward Ranch includes as standard granite countertops, 42 inch cabinets, paver driveway and walkways, home automation and more!

World Golf Village - Legacy Trail: Emerald Homes starting in the high $200's.

Legacy Trail showcases breathtaking home sites featuring lake and “tee to green� views of the esteemed Slammer & Squire Golf Course.

Lawn maintenance is included making Legacy Trail at World Golf Village a low maintenance home choice! New home plans will range from approximately 1800 sq ft to 2600 sq ft and will feature Coastal-themed architectural exterior details, homes with front porches, natural gas appliance options, open plan layouts, large kitchens, spectacular golf views, 2 car garages, and 3-4 bedroom plans. Enjoy this world class community with lower fees than similar communities.

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It’s that time of year and so I thought it would be a great idea to try out one of those favorites people love to eat at the ball parks…peanuts! Although this is not your ordinary roasted peanut….these are Gourmet Boiled Peanuts!

Randezz Nutz is the place to go if you want to try out original gourmet boiled peanuts.

He is portable, but he does have a set schedule where he is on Race track road the majority of the time and makes what he likes to call the first ever Gourmet Boiled Peanuts. He told me that there has never been a market for gourmet peanuts so he created one. I asked him what makes them gourmet so he proceeded to have me taste them and see what I thought. Regular Gourmet was the first flavor I tried, these green peanuts are boiled with pineapples, carrots, ginger, lemon zest, onions and seasonings to give you a sweet tangy flavor. You can’t help but to suck out the juice before you pop open the peanut and delve in. It is so fully of sweet juicy fruity flavor and still a little salty because it is a peanut after all. The next kind we tried is called Cajun Gourmet boiled peanuts. These are similar to his regular gourmet ones but he adds Pepperoncini= banana pepper= sweet Italian pepper (that’s right, those funny yellowish green peppers you get with pizza or on a Greek salad) and Jalapenos which gives that tangy sweetness you get from the regular gourmet ones plus the extra heat you need to be calling them Cajun. He also throws in garlic and of course Cajun spices. They are hot enough that you might want a cold beer to go along with them but not so hot that you stop eating them! The heat is just enough to keep you coming back for more. These two flavors are what he has every day on the menu. But then he always has a special flavor of the day. When I stopped in the specialty of the day was Smoked turkey. That’s right smoked turkey boiled peanuts! The juice of these tasted like you were eating a thanksgiving peanut! He boiled them with smoked turkey

(of course), celery, garlic, rosemary, thyme and a bunch of other seasonings. These were my son’s favorites and as an added bonus you sometimes even get actual chunks of smoked turkey...yum!

Some of Randezz other flavors include Korean barbeque, braised beef ribs with toasted sesame seeds, smoked kielbasa and bacon, lemon pepper and many more. You can call ahead and see what flavors he’s got going on that day or ask him on Facebook. I asked him where did he get his talent for making such tasty food and he told me although he was born and raised here in Jacksonville he spent some time in Mississippi as a sous chef…well that paid off because you can sure taste some of those Cajun flavors in his peanuts!

Randezz said it takes 12 hours to make one batch of boiled peanuts and he makes about 3 batches a night and up to 300lbs a week.

These fine green peanuts are shipped to him from Virginia the peanut capital of the US.

Fun Fact: Boiled peanuts are widely consumed and commercially available in an area of the Southern United States from southern Virginia, south to central Florida, as far north as Ohio and west to Mississippi. The peanuts are sold in the hull and either boiled with only salt or with a piquant spice mixture such as Old Bay. Boiling peanuts has been a folk cultural practice in the Southern United States, where they were originally called goober peas, since at least the 19th century. The practice of eating boiled peanuts was likely brought by slaves from Africa. In July and August, when the peanut crops would come in, unsold and surplus peanuts would be prepared in a boil and extended families and neighbors would gather to share conversation and food. Boiled peanuts are symbols of Southern culture and cuisine.

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A Few Of Our Finest Local Seniors

by Melody Coarsey

What does it take to be a scholar-athlete, a team captain, a leader? It requires determination, perseverance, hard work, and the ability to overcome obstacles. St. Johns County High Schools are well known for high academic standards combined with athletic excellence. It is not infrequent for students to receive offers from colleges, even Ivy league schools, well in advance of their senior year. In honor of our graduating seniors and the greatness that awaits in life, St Johns Magazine would like to shine the spotlight on a couple Stars.

Robert Magee

Bartram Trail High School Valedictorian with Full Academic Scholarship to Universtiy of South Carolina

Robert Magee is Bartram Trail's Valedictorian, and will be attending the University of South Carolina next year on a full Academic Scholarship.

He has had four successful years on the cross country and track teams for Bartram Trail. Lettering three years at Bartram Trail, and this year serving as cross country team captain.

His Cross Country coach, Paul Nowicki says, “Robert is easily one of the finest young men I have ever met.”

Coach Nowicki raved about Robert's great attitude and leadership abilities both on and off the track. What makes him stand out is that he is a friend to all.

Caity DeGraw

Bartram Trail High School Will pursue a Gap Year to Travel the World

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Ever since she was 5 years old, Caity DeGraw dreamed of two things; being a cheerleader and joining the Military. Caity began tumbling and cheering with All Star Cheer at the age of 5 and began cheering at Bartram Trail High School her sophomore year.

In 2015, an unfortunate accident changed Caity’s plans.

She was involved in a car wreck that crushed her foot and left her permanently disabled. Unable to cheer, but still in love with the sport Caity went on to become an Assistant Coach at Outlaw Cheer to share her passion with others. At Bartram Trail, Caity has completed four years and lettered in JROTC. In addition to JROTC , Caity was actively involved in the Equine Club, Senior Woman’s Club and Fishing Club at Bartram Trail High School.

Next year, Caity plans to travel for a year before starting college for a degree in Animal Studies.

Tyler Schaffer

Attending Mercer University on a Lacrosse Scholarship

Nease High School

Tyler Schaffer is an amazing example of a student athlete.

According to Nease athletic Director, Matthew McCool, Tyler has excelled in the classroom and on the sports scene.

Tyler was selected for his lacrosse team for three years as best defensive player, was first team All County for two years, chosen Captain of the Lacrosse team for 2017 and is a three-year letterman. Tyler was also selected to the Inside Lacross Committed Showcase July 2017 in Baltimore, MD.

In football Tyler excelled as well, being selected impact player of the year 2016; All County 2016; and lettered in football his Junior and Senior years.

Tyler has been involved with athletic council for two years and he received a Nease Pilar Award for two straight years. Tyler also volunteers as a Community Volunteer at the TPC for the past three years, Beach Clean Up volunteer for the past two years and for various teams and camps with Villages Lacrosse and Team Panther Lacrosse Clinics when he is not studying for school or playing. Tyler is graduating with a 3.57 GPA and will be attending Mercer University on a lacrosse scholarship.

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A Message From The Vet With Dr. Kathleen Deckard, DVM Pets R Family Veterinary Hospital

Tips for Picking Out Your Next Family Dog

Puppy or adult dog? When deciding on getting a puppy vs. an adult dog, the most important consideration is how much time you have to devote to training.

Adult dogs may already be trained, but if they have some bad habits, sometimes they are hard to break.

1. Specific breed or mixed breed? Do you have your heart set on a specific breed? Are you interested in going to a breeder either locally or long distance? What’s your budget? You should ask a lot of questions about the line of dogs and preferably see both parents to see what they look like and also assess their temperament. All puppies that are sold are required to come with a veterinary health certificate so don’t purchase a dog without that important document. Also, review the contract and make sure you know the return policy and other requirements. Check references if possible.

2. Are you willing to adopt from a shelter or rescue? You may have a specific breed in mind and get lucky that you find that breed at a shelter or rescue. However, there are so many adorable unique mixed breeds that can be found at your local shelters.

Adopting from a shelter can be so rewarding.

3. Do you have young children in your house? If you have small children, it’s important to do your research when it comes to breeds. Some dogs are excellent with small people, and oth-

ers are not – and this isn’t always big dogs! Once you’ve picked your dog, you should take time to fully assess the dog’s reaction to different situations and observe the dog when with the children at all times.

4. Does anyone in your house have pet allergies? Some breeds are considered to be less allergenic than others. It’s a combination of fur and dander that causes allergies so breeds that don’t shed as much as usually a good choice, but you may not know until you take the pet home. Remember that dogs that don’t shed will need regular grooming (about every 6-8 weeks), however on the plus side, there’s less fur to vacuum.

5. Large breed or small breed? How much space do you have at your home/yard? Do you have time to give the dog enough exercise or are you an active person? Do you have a fence?

6. What other pets do you already have? Will your other pets get along with your new dog? Do you have a plan in place to introduce them? If you have an existing dog, you may want to consider an introduction before deciding on the new addition.

Finding a new dog can be one of the biggest decisions you make for your family. If you take the time to do your homework, your new family member can bring so much happiness and unconditional love for many years.

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