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Saint Augustine, FL Real Estate News

By Ted Tyndall, I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy
(Davidson Realty Inc.)
"Events at The Renaissance Resort: The World Golf Village, St. Augustine" From the World Golf Village Community Journal Thanksgiving Brunch at the Renaissance Resort: Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 500 South at The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village will host it's annual Thanksgiving Brunch on Thanksgiving Day, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to the public, the brunch will offer an array of Thanksgiving favorites as well as some of 500 South's chef's creations. The buffet is $36.95 per person, $32.95 for seniors and $16.95 for children 5 through 12. To make reservations call 904-940-8623. Little Big Holiday Party: December 19,2009. The Renaissance Resort will host it's "Little Big Holiday Party" from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Enjoy the holiday season with the Renaissance as you celebrate in the G...
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By Ted Tyndall, I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy
(Davidson Realty Inc.)
"Flagler Hospital Opens Specialty Clinic: St. Augustine, Florida - Ted Tyndall" Flagler Hospital opens Specialty Clinic at Shoppes of Murabella. It is slated to open November 9th and will serve as home Staff Members specializing in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Cardiology, and Gastroenterology. "Our multi-specialty care clinic is designed to bring the highest level of specialized care to residents of North St. Johns County," stated FlaglerHospital president Joe Gordy. "We have successfully launched this model in both Palatka and Palm Coast, where patients consistently express satisfaction at the level of care they receive and the availability of such specialized services close to home. We are looking forward to providing excellent care in a location for residents in the local are...
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By Ted Tyndall, I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy
(Davidson Realty Inc.)
"St. Augustine Arts & Crafts Festival" Thanksgiving Weekend - November 28th and 29th, St. Augustine, Florida  The St. Augustine Art Association has been promoting excellence in the arts since its founding in 1924.Located in the heart of St. Augustine's Historic District, the Association hosts monthly exhibits featuring works by emerging and professional artists. Our 5,000 square foot gallery serves as the community's premier art center, housing an impressive collection of Lost Colony art and providing a gathering place for art workshops, lectures, children's programs, art camp, concerts, art walks  and special events. Twice a year, volunteers stage the St. Augustine Art Association Art & Craft Festivals, attracting thousands from across the country to the area's event field. We invite y...
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By Ted Tyndall, I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy
(Davidson Realty Inc.)
"A Collection of Collections - Lightner's Museum: St. Augustine, Florida" One of my favorite attractions in St. Augustine is the Lightner Museum.I found a good article in the World Golf Village Community Journal that I am going to write about and pull some facts and excerpts from. The original author was Eileen Fuld. The Museum is a Spanish renaissance style building which houses a collection of Victorian Artifacts.The Lightner Museum, formerly the Hotel Alcazar, was commissioned in 1887 by railroad magnate Henry Flagler. He built both The Alcazar and the Ponce de Leon Hotel which is presently known as Flagler College. The Alcazar Hotel opened on December 25th, 1888. A room for the night was $2.00. By the 1930's the price had gone to $5.00 per night. If you were a "Big Spender" you coul...
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By Barbara Jenness, St. Augustine FL Real Estate
(Barbara B. Jenness, P.A. - St. Augustine, FL)
The Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is planning to dredge the St. Augustine Inlet and the Intracoastal Waterway. There will be a public meeting on November 17, 2009 starting at 3 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach City Hall, 2100 A1A S., St. Augustine Beach, FL at the St. Augustine Port, Waterway & Beach District meeting. Articles have been written in local publications about the dredging of the inlet to renourish St. Augustine Beach at the possible detriment to the properties north of the St. Augustine inlet in Vilano Beach, North Beach, and South Ponte Vedra Beach. Linda Chambless, with the South Ponte Vedra - Vilano Beach Restoration Association Inc., wrote an article that appeared in the North Shores News last month with great details about the dredging and its impacts. She is an ocean...
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By Ted Tyndall, I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy
(Davidson Realty Inc.)
"Somewhere Between the Tee and the Green: The World Golf Village" Honours Golf recently hosted its Club Championship for the members of the King & Bear and the Slammer & Squire. The 36 hole event started with 18 holes at the Slammer & Squire and concluded with 18 holes at the King & The Bear. results of the annual event are as follows: Men's Club Champion: Walt Martin Club Net Champion: John Chytraus Men's Flight Champion:Pat Paolini Net Flight Champion: Scott Sylvester Ladies Club Champion: Inivone Cairns Ladies Net Champion: Fran Underwood Senior Club Champion:Gary Scheidmantle Senior Net Champion: Denny Nurre Senior Club Champion (2nd Flight): John Hudson 2nd Flight Net Champion: Tom Cunningham Super Senior Club Champion: Bill McBroom Super Senior Net Champion: Jay Shah CONGRATULATIO...
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By Ted Tyndall, I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy
(Davidson Realty Inc.)
"State of the County: St. Johns County, Florida - Ted Tyndall" St. Johns County passed the 2009/2010 budget with a 4.5% reduction in property tax revenue. Overall budgeted revenues were decreased more than 20%. This is the fourth year the county has reduced it'd budget. The county began preparing for the downturn in capital a number of years ago. They cut costly operating and maintenance cost, implementing hiring chills, reducing spending and adopting reforms for employee retirement benefits. St. Johns County is in a state of constant improvement and is focused on the future. They state they cannot control the conditions under which they serve, but they have a solid administrator at the helm and a dedicated hardworking staff who understand the promise and future of St. Johns County to c...
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By Ted Tyndall, I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy
(Davidson Realty Inc.)
"Get Motivated Business Seminar: Veteran's Memorial Arena" This was a seminar I attended today at the Jacksonville Veteran's Memorial Arena from 8am to 5pm. It had a star studded line up. Steve Forbes (President and CEO of Forbes, Inc.) - His topic was "Business Skills" Zig Ziglar (America's #1 Motivator) - "Motivation" Rudy Giuliani(America's Mayor) - Perseverance Tamara Lowe (Top Sales Training Expert) - "Sales and Negotiation" Gen. Colin Powell (World Famous Soldier-Statesman) - "Leadership" Laura Bush (Former First Lady) - "Special Guest" Terry Bradshaw (Legendary NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback) - "Competitiveness" This was the order they actually appeared in. I have seen Zig Ziglar many times but this was the first time I had seen him since his accident. It left him with an equilibri...
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By Ted Tyndall, I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy
(Davidson Realty Inc.)
"The Rainbow Bridge" Dealing with the loss of one's pet My wife and I lost two cats in the last two years. One was 18+ years old and th other was 20+ years old. The one that was 20 slept on a pillow next to my wife's pillow. I never considered myself a "Cat Person". However. after having a family member that long you feel the loss like it was a child. I came across a poem that was listed as the "Arthur Unknown", So I can't take credit for it but also do not know who to give credit to. This is to everyone that has lost a pet "or family Member". Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are special meadows and hills for all our special friends so they can run and pla...
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By Ted Tyndall, I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy
(Davidson Realty Inc.)
"Arts & Crafts Festival Thanksgiving Weekend" Thanksgiving weekend November 28th and 29th St. Augustine Art Association Art and Craft Festival celebrating 43 years as St. augustine's Premier Art festival. Over 150 Artists! Glass, Jewelry, Wood, Paintinting, Fiber, Photography, Sculpture, Pottery and More. Activities:Kids Art Zones, Artist Demos. Raffel Prizes, Entertainment: Popular Local & Regional performers. Saturday and Sunday: 10AM to 5 PM Each 1$ gate donation includes a raffel ticket for pictures. Francis Field (at Visitor Center) - W. Castillo Drive WWW.staaa.org  (904-824-2310) If you need any additional information pleas call Ted Tyndall or Carol vonRabenstein at Davidson Realty Inc, 32092  (904-940-5000),
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By Ted Tyndall, I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy
(Davidson Realty Inc.)
"Supra Key" I used a Palm Treo while working for Davidson Realty Inc. for a year and a half. As a Supra Key it worked great. However, I had trouble with it on reception in my area plus it kept locking up and I would end up having to take the battery out and re-boot the device. Then the last two phones got to the point they would reboot on their own at any time. It finally came to an end when they got to the point of rebooting while I was talking to someone. I was in st. Johns County in St. Augustine, Florida 32092. This may have had a complication on reception but should not have affected the cause of the constant daily rebooting. I swapped it out at my expense twice and had the same problem with all three phones. Finally, I bought a Blackberry after they came out with the ability to un...
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By Ted Tyndall, I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy
(Davidson Realty Inc.)
"Some of the Top St. Johns County Golf Courses" I have four Golf Courses that I particularly like in St. Johns County. THE PLAYERS Stadium Course: The following description was obtained from the TPC website. This course has been named one of the Top 50 Golf Courses in the World by Golf Magazine, our newly renovated signature course is revered as the home of one of professional golf's most prestigious competitions: THE PLAYERS Championship. Here you will face the same challenges that have tested the skill and resolve of the game's greatest players-including the formidable par-3 17th Island Green, one of the "World's Most Photographed Holes."&  3.  Nestled between St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Florida, the World Golf Village offers 36 holes of championship golf that cannot be found anyw...
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By Ted Tyndall, I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy
(Davidson Realty Inc.)
"World Golf Village Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Florida" Located between the thriving riverfront City of Jacksonville and the historic town St. Augustine, the World Golf Village, Florida 32092, is one of America's premiere master-planned communities and vacation destinations. For residents, the vacation never ends, as attractive homes at affordable prices are situated throughout the neighborhoods. Choices range from a variety of beautiful real estate options by some of the area's finest builders, including custom estates, single-family, coach and patio homes, resort condominiums and townhouses. Featuring world-class golf and tennis at your doorstep, first rate spa and recreational amenities, fine dining and shopping among other attractions, there is no finer place to live, work and ...
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By Amy Capo, Key to St. Augustine Real Estate
(St. Augustine Key Realty)
Investor's Business Daily (10/28/09) P. A1Key Democrats have reached a consensus on extending the first-time home buyer tax credit, due to expire on Nov. 30, announced Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, D-Conn. Bloomberg, meanwhile, reported that the chamber is close to an agreement that would extend the incentive to home transactions that are under contract -- not closed -- by April 30. Although the amount of the credit would fall 10 percent to $7,290, the tax break would be opened up to filers who have owned their current residence for a minimum of five years
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By Ted Tyndall, I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy
(Davidson Realty Inc.)
"Have a Safe Halloween" I think most people have heard all the basics of protecting your children if they go "Trick or Treating". However, myself "Ted Tyndall", my partner "Carol vonRabenstein" and the entire staff of Davidson Realty Inc. would like for everyone to have happy memories of the 2009 Halloween. Make sure small children are accompanied by an adult. If your child is old enough to go alone help plan their route. Makes sure they know to stay in well lighted areas and not cut through back paths. Only go to familiar homes. Stay in your own neighborhood. Instruct your children not to eat any treats until coming home and examining them. Make sure your children know not to get into cars or go into any homes. Let them know to go in groups. There is safety in numbers. Make sure the cl...
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By Ted Tyndall, I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy
(Davidson Realty Inc.)
"Limelight Theatre celebrity cabaret" Co-Chairs: Linda Matuza and Christine Chapman       Directed By: Beth Lambert       Performance Dates & Times:         November 18 - 21, 2009        7:00pm: pre-show cocktail party - open bar, hors d'oeuvres by Carrabba's Italian Grill        8:00pm: show time        Intermission: open bar, desserts by Marsh Creek Country Club    Tickets:        $85 per person          All proceeds benefit the Limelight Theatre        For reservations, please call (904) 825-1164GRAND PRIZE DRAWING - Saturday, November 21 50-50 CASH DRAWING I want to give recognition to the Limelight website for the artwok above. "The best part of the show" Real Estate agents from Davidson Realty will be in the show, including yours truly, Ted Tyndall and Carol vonRabenstein. Hollywo...
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By Ted Tyndall, I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy
(Davidson Realty Inc.)
 "Palencia Marketing Campaign" Palencia is one of the area's newest developments and offers a variety of home styles including condominiums, patio homes, villas and even spacious executive lots. It is an upscale gated community, located along US 1 and the Intracoastal waterway, a bit closer to St. Augustine than to Jacksonville, and about 5 miles due east of the World Golf Hall of Fame. The community includes single-family and condominium homes priced from $100,000 to $5,000,000. There are gorgeous estate lots fronting deep marsh connecting with the Intracoastal waterway. It also has one of the finest Private golf courses in the area. Ted Tyndall and Carol vonRabenstein, with Davidson Realty Inc, have been extremely active in selling new construction as well as soliciting homes for resa...
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By Ted Tyndall, I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy
(Davidson Realty Inc.)
"The "World Golf Hall of Fame Induction" Each year, the World Golf Hall of Fame adds to its membership of over 120 by inducting the greatest players and contributors in the game of golf. Location in St. Augustine, Florida. The 2009 Induction ceremony will be on Monday, November 2nd in St. Augustine, Florida. It will air on the golf channel at 10 p.m. ET. For information go to the following link: http://wgv.com/induction/induction.php or contact Davidson Realty Inc.  "www.davidsonrealtyinc.com" or contact Ted Tyndall & Carol vonrabenstein "www.worldgolfvillage-realestae.com".  "  
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By Ted Tyndall, I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy
(Davidson Realty Inc.)
I know this is a subject that seems like common sense to most seasoned Real Estate agents. My partner and I , Carol vonRabenstein, have been centering on sales the last couple of years because to us listings were not fun. We have been seeling ninety percent of our sales from Internet leads. Our sales have been around ten million to 13 million dollars  for the two of us the last two years. Through being pounded on by our Broker, Sherry Davidson (www.daivdsonrealtyinc.com) and our manager, Karen Palmer, we decided to start pushing listings. We also got in a MasterMind group with a gentleman by the name of Jim Droz, www.drozcorp.com, and was pounded even harder. Guess what it works. To think we have been avoiding a major portion of our potential income. "Listen to your Mentors"    
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By Ted Tyndall, I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy
(Davidson Realty Inc.)
Christmas In October and Fall Luncheons Lunch served at 12:00 Shop before Lunch - Tuesday & Fridays: October 27th and 30th Reservations: 904-829-5064 (Includes $5.00 coupon for the Gift Shop) $20.00 Each The Woman's Exchange of St. Augustine, Florida The Pena Peck House Garden               143 St. George Street Support the Woman's Exchange of St. Augustine, Florida and have fun at the same time.
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