Archive for July, 2007

Choose a Jacksonville Loft that Lets You Be You

Wednesday, July 11th, 2007

Sometimes, you move into a space and feel like everything has been laid out for you. You feel like your stuck putting your entertainment center on one wall. You feel like each room has a definite purpose and that there’s no continuity within your space.

It’s tough to believe you can really take advantage of a space like that - probably because it limits you. However, it’s more than possible to find a Jacksonville loft home that will let you be yourself.

Wide open floor plans are a part of the equation - and being able to choose from a variety of floor plans makes it even easier. You’ll be able to work with your space to get everything set up just so - the dining area as well as the main living area - which is already wired for your state of the art entertainment system. Not only will the main areas of your Jacksonville loft be spacious, open and waiting for you, but so will the the master bedroom and master bath.

Throughout the space, you’ll be able to customize finishes to match your style, and the high ceilings and views over the Riverside/Avondale District will let you feel like you’re a world apart - free to be who you are.

Why settle for a living space that defines you when you can define your space in a Jacksonville Loft?

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No Discussion of the Florida Arts Would Be Complete without a Talk of MOCA Jacksonville

Tuesday, July 10th, 2007

The arts are alive in Florida. From local artists still acquiring their skill to nationally and internationally recognized artists, it’s not difficult to find great art in Jacksonville, Florida.

When you live at The Chelsea Lofts in Jacksonville, Florida, you’ll be able to view a number of galleries, take part in Wednesday art walks and, of course, visit the Museum of Contemporary Art in Jacksonville.

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Jacksonville features rotating exhibits - currently, the exhibit is from the Bank of America Collection, and features works from Jackson Pollack, Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, among others - as well as a permanent collection that brings together works in photography, sculpture, printmaking and, of course, paintings.

Alongside collections from those who are well-established in the art industry, visitors to the MOCA Jacksonville will also find works completed by those who are still aiming to establish themselves - selected students from the MFA program at the University of Florida.

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Want a Jacksonville Beach Condo with a Great Kitchen?

Monday, July 9th, 2007

If you’ve been looking for a great Jacksonville Beach Condo that will give you plenty of space to indulge your love of cooking? If so, you’ll find the kitchen of your dreams - and a great community - at the Northshore Oceanside Condos.

Jacksonville Beach condo kitchen

You’ll find that you have more than enough counter space complete with granite counter tops, great appliances from the GE profile series, and - if you’re going to be entertaining and cooking for a crowd - you’ll still be able to see and talk with your guests rather than feeling locked away and unable to enjoy their company.

Of course, these Jacksonville Beach condos offer more than just great kitchens: open floorplans, beautiful master suites, oceanview balconies and they’re just a block away from the Atlantic Ocean.

What more could you want?

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What Can You Do When You Live at The Abacos at Salt Run?

Sunday, July 8th, 2007

The Abacos at Salt Run offer far more than just coastal living with West Indies style; when you make The Abacos at Salt Run
your full-time or vacation home, you’ll find that you also have access to a wide variety of activities and events. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to unwind and play tourist in your own home town.

  • You’ll have the chance to feel like a kid again - or get out with the kids - and play a round of miniature golf. Better yet, use the round to get a feel for the perfect putt and then take your skills onto one of the many local golf courses.
  • You’ll be able to take the time to check out the current exhibits at the Lightner Museum - or take a relaxing stroll through the regular exhibits.
  • You’ll have the chance to see what life in St. Augustine may have been like years ago with a visit to Old St. Augustine Village. Similarly, a trip to the Colonial Spanish Quarter will give you a chance to step back in history and see how much the area really has changed over time.
  • You’ll be able to unwind on the water with a scenic cruise. Or, if you’d rather get out over the water, set aside some time to go parasailing - there’s nothing like flying through the air to keep you laid back and down to earth.

Of course, that’s just a small sampling of all that there is to do in St. Augustine when you live at The Abacos at Salt Run. Ready to learn more? Visit the The Abacos at Salt Run website to take it all in.

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What’s So Great About Living in Ponce Inlet Florida?

Saturday, July 7th, 2007

When it comes to living in Ponce Inlet, Florida - whether you make Ponce Inlet your home year-round or you choose the area for your Florida vacation property - you have options. If you’re looking specifically at condominium homes, where the landscaping and maintenance will be taken care of, two great options come to mind immediately: The Cottages at Ponce Inlet and The Beach Club Cottages at Ponce Inlet.

But what’s so great about living in Ponce Inlet, Florida?

To begin with, Ponce Inlet can seem like a sleepy small town - a place where you can get away from it all, relax, have a quick conversation with a neighbor or just sit back, undisturbed, relaxing with a great book while listening to the surf roll in.

Ponce Inlet isn’t all quiet relaxation though: it’s also a place where it’s easy to be as active as you want to be. Go for long easy walks on the beach. Take a morning or evening run on the sand. Go fishing or canoeing and just enjoy being surrounded by nature. Indulge your sense of adventure and go parasailing. Enjoy some of the nation’s best golf.

Take a quick ride to Daytona and enjoy auto racing or special events like bike week. Take the family for a day at Disneyworld, SeaWorld or Universal Studios - all located just about an hour away - on the spur of the moment. Have an out oft this world adventure with a trip to the Kennedy Space Station. The choice is yours.

Living in Ponce Inlet gives you a chance to really explore all of your options.

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Not Convinced You Can See the Beach from the NorthShore Oceanside Condos?

Friday, July 6th, 2007

Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Condo

If you’ve been looking into a Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Condo at The NorthShore Oceanside Condos, you may wonder whether or not you can really see the Atlantic from home. As you can tell by this aerial photo, of course you can!

The The NorthShore Oceanside Condos are located just a block from the ocean - plenty of units have great views right from the condos, for others, you’ll be able to see the coast from building balconies.

Either way, you’re within easy walking distance from the shore - great for long walks on the beach, waking up with a cup of coffee and the sunrise and sounds of the surf or cooling off with a quick swim. And, if salt water’s not your thing, you’ll still be able to cool off in the pool within the condo community.

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Living in Ponce Inlet Makes it Easy to Visit the Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station

Thursday, July 5th, 2007

Lighthouses are a big draw for many people - there’s something appealing about them and the guidance that they provide all along the coast.

Of all of the lighthouses in Florida, the Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station is the tallest. Is that why it’s such a draw for those in the area as well as for tourists? It’s hard to say. After all, not only is it Florida’s tallest light house, but also it’s one of few lighthouses that has been designated a National Historic Landmark.

When you live in Ponce Inlet, you’re able to visit the Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station whenever you desire. In addition to the lighthouse, you’ll be able to enjoy the beach near the light - one of the country’s best. You’ll also have an easy time getting to attractions in nearby Daytona as well as those in Orlando - from theme parks to Kennedy Space Station.

Of course, there’s always a chance that when you live in Ponce Inlet - at the Cottages at Ponce Inlet or at The Beach Club Cottages at Ponce Inlet - you won’t want to go out. And that’s okay too.

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Thinking About a Ponce Inlet Home?

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007

If you’ve been thinking about investing in an oceanfront home in Ponce Inlet, Florida - either at the the Cottages at Ponce Inlet or at The Beach Club Cottages at Ponce Inlet, you just might be looking for a little more enticement.

Near these great oceanfront cottages and condominium homes in Ponce Inlet are a wide variety of state parks that will allow you to take advantage of a wide variety of activities - whichever you most enjoy:

  • the Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek offers a wide variety of fishing opportunities, great places to have a picnic, even trails for hiking and horseback riding.
  • Anastasia State Park will give you plenty of space to stretch out and enjoy the sun, to fish, to hike, to swim, to get out on a boat and even to camp out under the stars - if, of course, you would want to sleep away from your home.
  • Blue Spring State Park and Bulow Creek State Park both provide opportunities for canoeing, picnicking and hiking.
  • Colt Creek State Park and De Leon Springs State Park offer more great fishing spots and chances to walk the trails.
  • Dunns Creek and Faver-Dykes State Park will give you a great spot for biking and hiking in the great outdoors

And, if you’re looking for more places to kick back, unwind, and just get out into nature, you’ll also have to take a look at other area parks - Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area, Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park and Lake Kissimmee State Park, as well as parks at Silver River, Sebastian Inlet, Ravine Gardens and more.

For those who are thinking about a Ponce Inlet Home who want to be sure they can still get back to nature, there’s no need to second guess yourself - Ponce Inlet gives you easy access to everything that you’re looking for.

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Progress Is Being Made on The Chelsea Lofts

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007

No longer just sketches of what the property will look like, everything is coming together at the The Chelsea Lofts

Jacksonville Loft Condos, The Chelsea Lofts

It won’t be long now before those who are moving into The Chelsea Lofts will be able to enjoy these unique loft condos with their open floor plans, modern styling, high ceilings and great finishes - all with easy access to the best of Jacksonville.

From The Chelsea Lofts, residents will have access to the office, to the beach, to great restaurants, to Jacksonville’s nightlife, to shopping, golf and everything else that the area has to offer.

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Have You Considered Investing in a Luxury Oceanfront Condominium?

Monday, July 2nd, 2007

Comfort. Luxury. Scenic views. Picturesque landscapes. Home.

Does your current living arrangement allow you to combing all of those terms - luxury, comfort, home? For many, it does not. Fortunately, The Cottages at Ponce Inlet offer you the opportunity to change that.

Each of The Cottages at Ponce Inlet offers you private, oceanfront living. You’ll find that the architecture is inspired by beach homes on Cape Cod, complete with the shingle style beach house feel.

More importantly, you’ll find that The Cottages at Ponce Inlet offer you space and privacy along with the convenience of community living - lansdscaping and exterior maintenance are included.

On the inside however, each cottage will reflect its owner. You’ll be able to choose the interior motif that best suits your style, along with open floor plans that allow you to fully express yourself in your space.

And, outside of the home, you’ll find access to all of the conveniences that you’d expect from a luxury lifestyle - great restaurants are nearby, as is one of the nation’s 10 best beaches.

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