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Minto Communities named one of Top 15 Home Builders
Minto Communities named one of Top 15 Home Builders Minto Communities named one of Top 15 Home Builders by Florida Green Building Coalition Minto Communities was honored by the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) as one of Florida’s Top 15 Green Home Builders at a recent awards banquet that took place during the 2015 GreenTrends…
Read MoreGet to know Edenton and Marion
Get to know Edenton and Marion Featured Certified Retirement Community: Edenton Spend a little time in Edenton, and you’ll quickly realize why Forbes.com named it one of America’s Prettiest Towns. This coastal community enables residents to enjoy the serenity of gorgeous sunsets and sparkling waters – unfettered by traffic or crowds. Edenton also has an…
Read MoreSwimming With Manatees Near the Villages of Citrus Hills
Swimming With Manatees Near the Villages of Citrus Hills Swimming With Manatees Near the Villages of Citrus Hills The large marine mammals known as manatees are one of the most popular attractions around Citrus County. It’s almost impossible to go into a gift shop anywhere around here without seeing all different kinds of manatee-themed souvenirs.…
Read MoreLetting the Sun Shine In At Eastman: Solar Energy at Eastman
Letting The Sun Shine In Solar Energy from Eastman’s Pilot Project Text by Susan Kessler Graphics by Carol Ann Moses Let the sun shine in—and generate power. Sustainable Eastman’s Energy Subcommittee is achieving that goal as you read this. Solar panels on the pavilion roof next to Peppermint Patty’s now generate some of the power…
Read MoreCatch the Current: News from WaterWays
Catch the Current: News from WaterWays Township WaterWays Launches New Website Here at WaterWays we are continuing to grow and enhance our Coastal Living lifestyle. Since many exciting new elements of the WaterWays vision have become our wonderful reality, we have chosen to share those through an updated, fresh version of our LiveWaterWays.com website. Our…
Read MoreEastman’s Crafty Ladies
Eastman’s Crafty Ladies By Ethel Paquin Photos by Fred Orkin Women gathering together to do handwork is an old and well-loved tradition. Knitting in particular is an ancient art. A pair of baby booties housed in an English Museum dates back 2000 years—with perfectly turned heels. The ladies of the Eastman Craft Group gather…
Read MoreRetire at Harbour Ridge Country Club in Palm City Florida
Retire at Harbour Ridge Country Club in Palm City Florida Retire at Harbour Ridge Country Club in Palm City Florida The kids have left the house and things are beginning to feel a little empty. You’re finally at the place you’ve worked for all through life and the sunrise of retirement is beginning to peak…
Read MoreOne Daring Man
One Daring Man: Frank Furdyna By Judy McCarthy Photo Courtesy of Milt Weinstein “The tops of mountains are among the unfinished parts of the globe, whither it is a slight insult to the gods to climb and pry into their secrets, and try their effect on our humanity. Only daring men, perchance, go there.” Henry…
Read MoreThe Simple Pleasures of Life on the Water at Callawassie Island
The Simple Pleasures of Life on the Water at Callawassie Island A New Way to See Our Waterways. Watch our video here. Offering a Unique Perspective on Island Living It’s no secret that many visitors come to this area for the opportunity to watch a beautiful sunset over the marsh grasses, watch a dolphin gracefully…
Read MoreService and Teamwork from an Early Age
Service and Teamwork from an Early Age Service and Teamwork from an Early Age Essays by the Youth Conservation Corps Photos Courtesy of Fred Orkin The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a summer volunteer program for residents and visitors ages 12 and older. Sponsored by the Lakes and Streams Committee in partnership with Eastman’s Recreation…
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