Get ready to tee up and fill up with us at this year’s Golf & Wine Fest beginning this Friday, May 17 with featured events through Sunday, May 19. Whether you’re a golfer, wine enthusiast, or just enjoy the beauty of magnificent golf views, the 2013 World Golf Village Golf & Wine Fest will be a great chance to unwind and enjoy time with friends.

Not only will guests enjoy wine, golf, and plenty of fun, a portion of all proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society through its Annual Relay for Life event (World Golf Village Chapter).

Here is a carte du jour of the weekend’s events:

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Attention World Golf Village neighbors and friends! Davidson Realty, Inc. is holding a free self-defense seminar that you won’t want to miss! Andrew Wooten, International Self Protection Training Expert and President of S.A.F.E. (Safety Awareness Firearms Education) will be presenting a hands-on training at the Davidson Building on January 31st at 7 pm. This presentation is for men and woman alike, so mark your calendars!

Andrew’s step-by-step, hands-on training gives you the techniques you need to protect yourself in a variety of situations.  He will give great safety tips, so you feel more in control and are aware of your surroundings at all times. He also has great advice on identity theft and securing your home.

Andrew is the Safety Advisor of the National Association of REALTORS and an expert in the fields of safety and security (as well as crime and loss prevention). He’s also an accredited multi-blackbelt in Judo, Jiu-jitsu, Taekwondo and Aikido. He is an internationally known author, trainer and speaker who has completed more than 6,000 trainings worldwide.

More information on this free self-defense training, please visit www.davidsonrealtyinc.com or call Peyton at 904-940-5000.

 
 
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This Davidson Speaker Series event is a must whether you are a company owner, entrepreneur or business professional! Make sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, November 15th at 7 pm to get great tips from the experts at RedFin Group located in Jacksonville. The RedFin team will discuss numerous topics including internet do’s and don’ts, social media, internet marketing, websites, digital trends, SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and key words.

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Bid on Masters Golf Tournament Tickets & Other Great Auction Items

Fun with friends and neighbors, micro brews, great treats and a silent auction all to support the schools.  That’s what’s in store for the first Davidson Cares fundraiser at Mile Marker Brewery on Friday, November 9th!  Mile Marker is located at 3420 Agricultural Center Drive near the outlet mall in St. Augustine. Proceeds from the fundraiser go to the new Davidson Cares foundation, which offers support for our outstanding St. Johns County public schools, including Mill Creek Elementary, Wards Creek Elementary, Palencia Elementary and Pacetti Bay Middle School.  The program launched this month and is currently collecting grant submissions from each of the four local schools for their chance to win $500 to $1,000 for a great idea benefiting a classroom, a grade level, or even the entire school

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If you’re a World Golf Village resident then you’ve definitely seen the increase in new home construction in the past six months. If you’re like me, then you’re very curious to see the inside of those beautiful homes and what new trends are happening in the builder world. Well friends, we are in luck because a variety of experts will be in-house at Davidson Realty on October 18th at 7 pm to discuss the latest trends in home improvements, building and design! This event is for everyone; whether you’re looking into some minor home upgrades, a major renovation or a brand new home.

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craig spezialeWhat do the new virtual school requirements mean for your student?  What’s the difference between AP and Honors courses?  Which high school classes offer college credit?  How do help prepare your middle school student for high school?  To answer these questions and more, don’t miss the free Davidson Speaker Series event on Thursday, Sept. 27th at 7 pm.  Open to all World Golf Village residents and neighbors, the new Speaker Series season kick off with an important Back to School topic geared to parents of current middle school and high school students.  Craig Speziale, Principal of Ponte Vedra High School and a seasoned academic administrator, will discuss getting students ready for high school and post-high school, including changing academic requirements that may impact current middle school and high school students. Says Speziale, “Successfully managing the transition from middle school to high school and from high school to college or other post high school opportunities can be a great advantage for students.  With recent changes in academic requirements in the state of Florida, we want to help parents understand the changes and be aware of the resources available and what the St. Johns County School District is doing to help prepare students.” 

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village church at wgvThe Village Church at World Golf Village is an Inter-denominational Christian Church focused on “Giving our Neighborhoods a Great Place to Worship!”  From humble beginnings in the early 2000s, The Village Church has become a spiritual hub of activity, offering engaging youth programs, adult bible study, community service projects, Weight Watchers meetings and a variety of other activities for all ages. The active and energetic congregation found at The Village Church shows that great things are achieved from humble beginnings.

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wade tower event 2A group of friends and I met up last Thursday at the Renaissance Resort to enjoy  excellent food, wine, spirits and the very talented Sinatra-esque singer, Wade Tower. Renaissance Hotels around the world participated in the “2012 Global Day of Discovery” on June 7th to encourage people to “Get out and Discover” something wonderful on June 7th, but as Assistant General Manager of the Renaissance of World Golf Village Paul Daum put it, “We got the best entertainment!”  

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fireworks from collage resizeHave a BLAST celebrating Independence Day at World Golf Village’s popular Red, White & Boom! fireworks display on July 3rd.  Watch for a new contest starting on our Neighborhoods of World Golf Village Facebook page on Monday, June 11th and running through June 15th. You could win a room at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village for the July 3rd festivities.

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docSkin cancer is the most common form of cancer throughout the United States. Over the past 31 years, more people have had skin cancer than any other form of cancers combined. It is said that one in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer during their lifetime.

There is some good news. Skin cancer can be prevented with the proper steps and caution. On Thursday, May 31 at 7:00 pm Dr. Robert Brown of North Florida Dermatology Associates will be presenting a free seminar on Skin Care and Skin Prevention. Hosted by the Davidson Realty as part of their Davidson Speaker Series, Dr. Brown will discuss the importance of sun protection, regular skin check-ups and how to navigate the sea of SPF (Sun Protection Factor) ratings.  Dr. Brown will also discuss how important it is for children to be aware of skin cancer at an early age. “Rates of skin cancer in children, teens and young adults are growing at an alarming rate,” Dr. Brown cautioned.  Throughout the seminar, Dr. Brown will be answering questions, providing insights, and giving advice for minimizing skin aging and maximizing skin health.

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