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June 7, 2010

WGV Resident Spotlight on Todd Oakes!

Posted by Alayna Oram in WGV Residents

California Prunes[1]Todd Oakes lives with his wife of 40 years, Cathy, in the Cascades at World Golf Village. They were among the first residents when they moved to the St. Augustine golf community in 2006. Although Todd’s favorite quote is, “It is better to keep your mouth shut and be thought stupid than to open your mouth and remove all doubt,” he has graciously agreed to be our featured resident this month! Meet Todd…

1. If you could have front row seats to any concert who would you like to see?

I don’t know if you would call it a concert, but the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. I love to laugh.

2. If you could be brilliant in one subject, which would you choose?

Marital respect. We’ve made it 40 years and have been doing pretty good, but there is always room to improve.

3. Which is more important, the respect of your children or your parents? 

I don’t think you can separate the two.  If I did not have the respect of my parents, I don’t know how you would think your kids would respect you.

4. Should the individual or society be of primary importance? 

Since I am a lifelong conservative, this one is easy. It has to be the individual.

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May 3, 2010

Sneak Peek Summer Fun in The Cascades at World Golf Village

Posted by Peyton Davidson in Events, Open Houses, WGV Events

cascades_amenities_MLS_HID493816_ROOMexteriorfrontOn June 5th we are kicking summer off right in the premiere active adult community, The Cascades! Not only can you tour attractive single family homes, but you can check out their 22,000 sq. ft. grand clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, bocce ball court, tennis court and all the other fun summer activities this community offers! So, come on out between 1 and 4 pm and see why it is called an active community for yourself!

Not only are we opening the gates of this beautiful neighborhood for your viewing, we are also offering an awesome register to win prize! At one of the open houses, you can register to win a night’s stay at The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village on July 2nd for the World Golf Village Community Fireworks show! With one of the largest fireworks displays in Northeast Florida right outside your window, you are sure to fully experience this St. Augustine golf course community.  (more…)

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April 30, 2010

Top 5 Reasons to Live in The Cascades at World Golf Village

Posted by Peyton Davidson in Neighborhoods

No one can explain life in The Cascades better than the residents themselves, so with the help of Jerry Shagam (a Cascades’ resident and friend of Davidson Realty) I narrowed down the list of why the neighbors say they bought and love to live in this spectacular active adult community.

cascades_amenities_MLS_HID493816_ROOMcommunityentrance1. Amenities: The Cascades offers a 22,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, billiard room, card room, ballroom, tennis courts, and more!

2. Privacy: This is a gated community with 24 hour security

3. Activities: There are a myriad of diverse events happening every day. One neighbor says, “We constantly have to turn down invitations to do things or go somewhere. It’s great. If anyone is bored here, it’s their own fault.” (more…)

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December 8, 2009

Next Sneak Peek Scheduled for Feb. 6

Posted by Alayna Oram in Open Houses, WGV Events

Cascades PhotoWell, we just had another successful Sneak Peek Open House in Heritage Landing at World Golf Village on December 5. Families from around the area strolled through five homes in the community that are available for sale through Davidson Realty. One of them told me they like being able to look at a bunch of homes without any pressure. And that is great – because that’s exactly why we host the Sneak Peek Open House every month! Since we encouraged visitors to bring toys to donate to Sertoma Toys for Tots this month, the event was a double success. Thanks to those that donated!

As I mentioned, we normally have Sneak Peek Saturdays on the first Saturday of every month, but since the first Saturday in January is the day after New Year’s, we thought we would skip January and host the next event on February 6. (more…)

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October 23, 2009

Live the Real Golf Lifestyle at World Golf Village

Posted by Peyton Davidson in Local Activities

Academy_Signage_smallLiving at World Golf Village is like the ultimate golf vacation everyday for World Golf Village homeowners like Linda Jacobs who lives at The Cascades at The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village. Jacobs holds an annual membership to the Hall of Fame, which affords her family the opportunity to take advantage of the many golf activities at World Golf Village frequent visits to the putting course and Hall of Fame. And with the PGA TOUR STOP and PGA TOUR Golf Academy right in their community, the Jacobs have taken advantage of golf lessons at the PGA TOUR Golf Academy and enjoy the convenience of shopping for golf supplies and gifts at the PGA TOUR STOP.

Jacobs and her husband moved to World Golf Village from Jacksonville in 2006. The couple considers the extras like the PGA TOUR STOP, Putting Course and PGA TOUR Golf Academy the icing on the cake to their community of choice. Coming from Jacksonville, they were already very familiar with World Golf Village and chose The Cascades because they wanted to live in a master-planned, active adult community. They enjoy the planned activities and interaction with peers in their neighborhood, the peaceful and serene atmosphere of the community and the ability to take their grandchildren, who they now live closer to, to the many golf attractions at World Golf Village.

Here are a few of the highlights of the many “golf extras” that homeowners at World Golf Village enjoy. (more…)

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August 31, 2009

Lifestyle and Amenities Attract Residents to World Golf Village

Posted by Peyton Davidson in Local Activities

Retirees Steve and Gail Archer were drawn to the award-winning Neighborhoods of World Golf Village for the amenities, events and energetic lifestyle at active adult neighborhood The Cascades, as well as the preserved lands, beautiful landscaping, conveniences, shopping and golf.

After years of research and planning, the Archers narrowed down their search for the perfect retirement home to two communities, one in St. Lucie and the other, St. Augustine’s The Cascades at The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village. Upon their very first visit to the neighborhood, the couple knew the St. Augustine active adult community at World Golf Village would be the neighborhood they would call home.

The couple purchased their home in The Cascades in 2006, but finally made the official move into their home this year. They moved from Pennsylvania where they still have friends and family who they now enjoy hosting at their new resort-style home. The Archers spend their days entertaining, going shopping, sightseeing, going to the beach and listening to live music at local restaurants. (more…)

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