Travertine marble floors. Custom draperies and light fixtures. Cast stone gas fireplace in living room, outside by the pool and cast stone fireplace in entertainment area with built-in grill. Custom carved wood bar/pass thru from kitchen to family room. All stainless kitchen aid appliances in kitchen. Black 3cm granite in kitchen and all bathrooms. Only two bedrooms in main house. Entire upstairs is master suite with two master closets 11×15. Washer and dryer closet with sink upstairs. Office off of master bedroom with cherry wood panels and built-in desk, granite top. Relaxation room and half bath also upstairs. Breakfast bar for a quick morning coffee. Separate guest house with full bath, new carpet or the guest house could be possible media room. Walk to the club and dine out or visit many fine resturants in the area.

Luxury on the Golf Course!

Drastically Reduced!!! Lake Mary/Heathrow area. Italian French Villa featuring unrivaled articulating detail design & craftsmanship. Formal foyer rotunda overlooking spectacular wood carvings & hand painted acanthus crown molding with upper and lower casements of fine wood detail unparalleled anywhere. The home has 3 large salt water aquariums with incredible coral features and woodwork. The home consists of imported custom tuscan stone flooring and mahogany, walnut, madrone and other precious wood features. The home has five bedrooms/massage room, maid/nanny’s quarters, office/library, formal living and dining, family room, home theatre/entertainment area with adjacent bar and full eating area. Art gallery also features a custom wine cellar and there is a custom hidden bar area. The home has a safe room and top of the line hepa filter system with ultra violet lights on three separate a/c systems for air quality. Pool area features full covered entertainment area with stained wood ceiling, imported stone from Turkey and a massive water feature made of bronze in pool with corresponding water jets surrounding entire pool deck. Pool is done in Italian glass mosaic tile with two additional bronze fountains at each end. Extensive Italianate landscaping for privacy in a 24 hr guard gated community w/full club house. 3-bay garage. Forest/conservation in front and behind for extreme seclusion & privacy. Community adjoins one of the largest paved bike/jogging/equestrian trails in the state of Florida. Top-rated schools in the area. Seminole county property taxes are considerably less than Orange & surrounding counties. Can be sold fully furnished. The home was designed to minimize ongoing maintenance costs. 30 minutes to Beach, 30 minutes to Disney/Theme Parks. Golf courses & upscale restaurants. One million sf. mall, boutique shopping and movie complex nearby.

Florida has no state income tax – could claim state residency and save enormous amount of money!

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$1,299,999 5BR 4BA in ORLANDO.  Call  Owner – Agent: (407)923-8100

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ORMOND BEACH RIVERFRONT

John Anderson Riverfront Luxury, Custom 2007 built home. 4 Bedrooms – 3 Full Bathrooms – 2 Half Baths. This magnificent 3 story is everyone’s dream. 4200 Square Feet. 3 master suites, seawall, boat dock, custom heated pool/spa, backup generator, elevator, high impact windows, safe room. $1,250,000  MLS# 496872

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Welcome Home to TRINITY!

Some things get better with age, like Trinity…one of the most comprehensive master-planned communities ever in Pasco County!

Over 3500 families have discovered why Trinity is a great place to call home – great shopping, great dining, great location and so much more:

• Highly rated neighborhood schools and day care facility
• Legendary Fox Hollow Golf Club
• Active James P. Gills YMCA of the Suncoast
• Top community parks and unlimited recreation for all ages
• Diverse shopping, from everyday necessities to quaint boutiques
• Popular dining spots and one-of-a-kind family restaurants and cafes
• Exquisite salons and spas
• Renown Trinity Outpatient Center and numerous healthcare offices
• Newest hospital in more than 20 years, the Medical Center of Trinity (2011 opening date)
• Convenient location with East Lake corridor to the west and Suncoast Parkway to the east

Located in Western Pasco County, New Port Richey is approximately thirty miles northwest of Greater Tampa and within a few miles to the Gulf of Mexico.

New Port Richey is a pulsating residential community with an attractive historical downtown and Main Street. The city is alive with redevelopment and growth into a broad array of business and retail services. Since its incorporation in the year 1924, the city is most recognized for its cultural heritage and unique riverfront landscape.

Pasco County is ranked as one the fasting growing counties in Florida, according to The St. Petersburg Times.  The City of New Port Richey attracts new residents and visitors at an increasing rate each year based on several factors.  New Port Richey’s geography blends nature, beaches and great shopping with restaurants, culture and business – all with a small-town feel.  Major attractions are nearby.  New Port Richey is rich in history and a town alive with happenings.

While Dunedin, Florida has a small town image, it is actually a bustling city of 37,000 residents. One of the oldest towns on the West Coast of Florida, it has a wooded and subtropical setting with almost four miles of picturesque waterfront, a relaxed lifestyle, and activities for all likes and ages, making Dunedin a truly delightful place to live or visit.

Dunedin offers something for everyone. A quaint and active downtown, beautiful parks, recreational activities for all ages, history, culture, educational opportunities, a wide range of housing choices, and much more. The Dunedin area enjoys near perfect weather, with an average summer high of 80 degrees and a winter low of 62 degrees. Average rainfall is 50 inches per year with the usual summertime afternoon showers.

Just off the coast of Dunedin are two of the communities’ most unique assets, Honeymoon and Caladesi Islands. Honeymoon Island State Park is less than a five-minute drive from the mainland, and offers a natural getaway for boating, swimming, fishing, picnics, and nature exploration. Caladesi Island State Park, accessible to the public by ferry from Honeymoon Island or by private boat, has consistently been named one of Florida’s top ten beaches and has won the coveted #1 spot for the best beach in America according to Dr. Beach.

The City of Dunedin also has one of the finest municipal marinas on the West Coast of Florida, offering safe harbor for sail and power crafts with dockside conveniences of water and electricity.

Dunedin’s economy is firmly rooted in the service industry, tourism, retail, financial institutions and services, health care, real estate and some light manufacturing.

Delightful Dunedin, with its rich Scottish heritage, is home to the Annual Highland Games and many other community festivals, making it one of the most popular places to live, work and play.

Begin your exploration with a visit to the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce, located at the west end of downtown, 301 Main Street, in its beautiful, historic building, for the information you’ll need to discover Dunedin.

Inverness, Florida …The Heart of Citrus County

The City of Inverness is the largest municipality in the County and continues to grow at a managed pace.  Residents take pride in being the County Seat of Government and becoming the principal hub for special events, culture and activity. Bordered by forests and lakes, natural resources have been protected and managed to provide a wealth of outdoor opportunities for family enjoyment. This is a community with a strong vested interest to respect their history and environment, while positioning themselves for future growth. Inverness, a transformed City of pride, progress, local values and opportunity.

With the Withlacoochee Rails to Trails only blocks from the heart of downtown, it is probably not surprising the City of Inverness is a bicyclers paradise.  Forty six miles of paved recreational trail allows bicyclists and walkers to get their daily dose of activity, while experiencing the natural beauty of areas surrounding the trail.  And, for those who wish to venture off the main trail, they will find easy access to downtown and bike lanes on the main roads to accommodate safe travel.

For the past decade, the City of Inverness has taken the lead to make our town a walkable, bicycle friendly community, giving the downtown area an “extreme makeover”, as well as adding benefits for all who live or work within the city.

At the head of Old Tampa Bay lies the City of Safety Harbor, a secret little hideaway, neighbored by the major cities of Clearwater and Tampa. This quaint community of 7,575 families boasts a famous resort, distinctive shops, award winning restaurants and plenty of family fun. There is certainly something for everyone, from beautiful parks laden with historical significance and nature’s artwork, to cultural venues for the cosmopolitan visitor.

Downtown Safety Harbor sets the mood for the community. With its palm treed thoroughfare, canopied sidewalks and brick lined streets, “Main Street” offers you the opportunity to succumb to your curiosity while perusing through captivating shops, sampling new cuisine and rediscovering a love of art displayed in one of the area’s finest galleries on Main Street.  Begin your exploration with a visit to the Chamber of Commerce. Located at 200 Main Street, this original bank building housed the first Town Hall when Safety Harbor was incorporated in 1917.

You will find history alive throughout Safety Harbor. The world famous Safety Harbor Resort & Spa is a landmark in the community with its historical Espiritu Santo Springs. Since the turn of the century, tourists have been traveling to this area to be rejuvenated by the spring waters. By ferry from Tampa or stagecoach from Clearwater, it was a full days adventure to visit the area. Now visitors fly in from around the world to experience the resort lifestyle.

Palm Harbor was originally called Sutherland, a shortening of Southern Land and Development Company, the group that originally platted the community as Sutherland, Hillsborough County in 1888. The name was changed to Palm Harbor in 1925.

Palm Harbor is roughly 45 minutes from downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa. It is a largely residential community with several concentrations of commerce. Notably, downtown Palm Harbor, north of Tampa Rd. between Alternate Hwy. 19 and Omaha St., hosts many small shops and eateries along with a handful of historic buildings.

U.S. Hwy. 19, a mile or two east of downtown, offers access to higher concentrations of commerce, with an array of national chain restaurants and retailers. One entrance to Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, a nationally-regarded golf course, is found on U.S. 19.

The historic downtown district of Palm Harbor, has numerous festivals and craft fairs. Old Palm Harbor Main Streets, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, hosts their signature event the first Friday of every month. “Palm Harbor’s First Friday Celebrations” — are a very popular community event for youngsters and adults alike. There are rides and games for the children, with opportunities to dine on food from the many local restaurants, enjoy local artists & crafters displaying and selling their wares.

Annually, the first Sunday in October marks when the “Taste of Palm Harbor” festival is held. The event is presented by the Palm Harbor Junior Women’s Club with the proceeds benefiting their “Making a Difference” grants & scholarships program. The Taste of Palm Harbor traditionally offers live music and the tasting of samples from over 20 local restaurants, many of which make seafood their specialty.

Bradenton Beach is a small, friendly island community that values the civic pride of both permanent and seasonal residents, maintains its Old Florida charm, and respects its bountiful natural resources. History, hospitality and spirit are the hallmarks of this thriving waterfront, offering ease of mobility by land and sea.

Bradenton Beach is a charming and vibrant community located at the southern end of Anna Maria Island. The Island is located at the southern entrance to Tampa Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. They share the island with sister cities of Holmes Beach and Anna Maria City. Access to Anna Maria Island can be achieved from the mainland (Bradenton) via bridges on Cortez Road or Manatee Avenue or from Longboat Key to the south via the bridge over Longboat Pass

Bradenton Beach is blessed with miles of sugar sand beach. Cortez and Coquina beaches on the Gulf side are managed by Manatee County. Cortez Beach lies in northern section of the city, with numerous access points available. Coquina Beach lies at the southern end of the city and has lifeguard supervision. A large parking area is located next to the beach from 5th Street South, with acres of parking found at the Coquina Park at the south end of the island.

On the bay side at Coquina is a small beach that is popular with personal watercraft riders. Public washrooms, a picnic area and snack bar are also found at CoquinaThe city boasts miles of uninterrupted supervised public sugar sand beaches on the Gulf side and calm docking and mooring areas on the mangrove lined bay side.

You can fish from the popular City Pier, which features a full service Café and where bait is available. Inshore and offshore fishing tours are also readily available from local Guides. There are a number of Parks within city limits, including beach front with picnic facilities and public restrooms. There are numerous public accesses to the beach. There are also public boat ramps at the county managed Bay Side Park at the southern tip of the city

Bradenton Beach merchants offer a full slate of goods and services including accommodation of every kind, restaurants, bars, retail outlets, real estate and other professional services. The unique shops of Bridge Street in the city’s central Historic Old Town district are one of kind!

The city is a gem positioned on the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Laid back, friendly and open-hearted they welcome visitors and new residents with equal warmth.