Plantation Bay Observer November 2018 by Maureen Walsh

Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

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Water issues continue, as Flagler County asks state to help Tests failed for fourth consecutive quarter. PAGE 2

Journey to the

FIRST HOUSE Meet the Millers, who now own Plantation Bay’s first home. PAGE 8

Lightning strikes gate Security report from Steve Clair PAGE 3 INSIDE TRAVELING WITH THE MARTINS Cruises: river vs. ocean PAGE 8

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As water utility fails quality tests, county seeks state money for upgrades The county is requesting state funding to construct a reverse osmosis water treatment system. JONATHAN SIMMONS NEWS EDITOR

The water utility at Plantation Bay has failed to meet Florida Department of Environmental Protection standards for the fourth consecutive quarter, and the county government is seeking $2 million in state money to build a new reverse osmosis water treatment system. “We’re right in the middle of our final design; we are actually out to bid for our water treatment facility,” County Administrator Craig Coffey told the County Commission at its Nov. 19 workshop on legislative priorities. “We’ve actually put in for a half-million-gallons treatment facility, with another 250,000 expandable right away.” The county is seeking a state appropriation to fund the project so that it doesn’t have to incur additional debt, which just “pushes more back onto the rate payers,” Coffey said. The county had sought $4 million from the state for the project several years ago, and in 2016 received $2 million. It didn’t seek additional money last year. But this year, it’s requesting the other $2 million it had requested initially but had not received, plus an additional $2 million. “All the bids have been coming in much more than even our estimates back then, because of the economic situation,” Coffey

said. “We want to revisit it ... this year, because now we have a better handle on the final numbers, and they’ve increased.” “You ought to move on this before they increase again, too, because it doesn’t get cheaper,” Commissioner Nate McLaughlin replied. The water utility failed the state water quality tests due to the presence of trihalomethanes and HAA5, which is a byproduct of the chlorination of organics in the well water, according to a county government staff document. The current treatment system involves lime softening the water, which is “inadequate to correct these issues in addition to the discoloration and odor problems prompted by the high levels of organics found in the drinking water,” according to the staff document. “In order to provide safe potable water, the county needs to replace the existing water treatment system with a reverse osmosis water system or similar treatment process, in addition to improving other water source and water distribution systems. It is critical that the county addresses the health and safety issues for the families served by the utility.” Flagler County acquired the utility in 2013 alongside the city of Bunnell, then took over it entirely in 2015. The water treatment plant’s quality problems were known at the time, but the county only learned in 2015 that it would also need to spend $4 mil-

PLANTATION BAY OKs 2019 BUDGET The Plantation Bay Community Association Board of Directors voted at its regular Oct. 29 meeting to recommend the annual budget to the voting members for consideration. The voting members, at a meeting held Nov. 1, approved the budget: 12 voting members were present, and nine submitted proxies. The vote was unanimous in favor of the proposed budget: 1,271 votes of the 1,534 total votes. Four members weren’t present. Election Committee members Susan Peerless and Maggie Shilts counted the ballots.

lion to upgrade the wastewater plant and that the water treatment system upgrades would also cost more than initially predicted. When it requested $4 million from the state and was awarded only $2 million in 2016, the county government initially planned to move forward with the project anyway. But since then, hurricanes Matthew and Irma hit, straining county resources, and estimates for improvements needed for the wastewater portion of the utility project, initially estimated at $4 million, increased to $7 million. Utility rates have already been increased more than 70%, according to the county staff document. “The utility rates are now one of the highest rates in the region as

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At the Oct. 29 meeting, the Board of Directors also approved the appointment of Nick Rella to the Infrastructure Committee, and approved the board meeting minutes from the previous meeting, held on Sept. 24.

the total cost to upgrade the utility exceeds the financial capacity of this relatively small system,” the county staff documents states. The county will have to wait a bit to know if it will get the requested money: the Legislature meets in March, and the county will likely know in July, Coffey said.

“All the bids have been coming in much more than even our estimates back then, because of the economic situation.” — CRAIG COFFEY, county administrator

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STEVE CLAIR SECURITY

As some of you may have seen recently, there was a failure of the transponder reader at the Old Dixie Highway security gate. This was happened on two occasions in the last couple months, due to lightning strikes near the security facility, damaging the sensitive equipment. Each case was an expensive and long down time to get the transponder reader unit repaired to properly read transponders again. While it was broken, we experienced longer-than-normal wait times getting both residents/ vendors processed and through the gates. Thank you for your patience. Since these incidents, we have recently had a major lightning suppression unit installed at both security facilities. This includes protection for both the buildings as well as all the many electrical components necessary for our daily operations. (There are many electrical pieces that are needed for the gates to open and close.) Short of a direct lightning strike, we should be protected to prevent or minimize future damages to the electrical equipment.

Also, just a few reminders on operation of transponders:  Slow down when approaching the transponder readers (they only read at low speeds). Many of the “failure to open the gate” responses are because you’re driving too fast for it to recognize your transponder (signs are posted for 5 mph).  Stay to the “left” of the lane, closest to the transponder box, for it to properly read your transponder number.  The gate opening is for one vehicle at a time! If you or someone is tailgating the vehicle in front of you, damage can occur to your vehicle when the arm comes down. The opening system is designed that way to prevent unwanted/unauthorized persons from sneaking in behind you.  If you have repeated failures at the gate, check with security staff. Sometimes property management may have deactivated your transponder for various reasons

HOLIDAY DELIVERIES

Please remember to make arrangements for alternative deliveries or have a neighbor/ friend pick up your packages if you’re not going to be home on scheduled delivery dates. One of the biggest crime trends lately throughout the U.S. are items being stolen off your front doorsteps. Let’s keep the “Porch Pirates” empty-handed here in Plantation Bay! SPEEDERS AND TRAFFIC VIOLATORS

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As the holiday season begins, please remember to contact security to get vendors or guests on your visitor lists. Or, enter them yourself using the CapSure program. If you need help with CapSure you can contact Property Management to assist you with your account. A little preplanning will help security staff get them in with no delays or entry denials!

Without sounding so redundant, security staff and property management are still receiving complaints on traffic violators. Our “radar signs” are also showing that a percentage of people are speeding in certain areas, during certain times, and failing to stop at stop signs. Please follow the traffic laws in our community. Both Flagler and Volusia sheriff’s offices have extended additional traffic patrols to help maintain the community safe traffic laws. I don’t want to be the Grinch when you get a traffic citation on Christmas for speeding! ALLIGATORS

We have had an increase in calls of residents reporting seeing alligators in one of our 60 + bodies of water here in Plantation Bay this year, mainly due to warm weather and large

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amounts of rain increasing their activity. Let me explain the process of reporting and removal of alligators from the bodies of water. We have a contract with an alligator trapper authorized by the Florida Wildlife Commission. His pay and compensation for his service is harvesting the byproducts of the alligator: meat, hide and other items.  This trapper is the only person authorized to remove alligators from our waters. (They are federally protected.)  The trapper is only issued a certain number of alligator “tags” a year for our area. Therefore, the alligator’s length must be verified as 4.5 feet or longer, by security staff, before he will respond.  All alligators captured and removed are killed. There is no “relocating” to other areas, because of disease transmission and territorial issues  Please don’t let your pets or people walk close to the water, especially during dawn and dusk.  Smaller alligators (we should see some soon) are important in our eco system, because they eat a lot of the poisonous snakes, frogs, turtles and fish (another reason smaller alligators aren’t removed).  Alligators can travel distances of up to 50 miles.  In Florida, any body of water has the potential to have an alligator in it, to include pools and spas.  It is llegal to feed wildlife.

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Fashion show: United Against Cancer Organizers are seeking items that can be raffled. WAYNE GRANT REAL ESTATE EDITOR

A successful fundraiser to fight cancer raised $11,000 last January in a sold-out fashion show with 200 attendees, and Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club is planning another fashion show at the clubhouse for 11 a.m. Jan.25, 2019. The money is donated to the American Cancer Society of Volusia/Flagler. At the event, many items were raffled, and a silent auction was held with items donated by local merchants and other contributors. There will also be a raffle and silent auction in 2019, and the organizers are seeking donated baskets in honor of cancer victims and survivors. The fashion show is planned to be an annual event, and a golf tournament has been added to also benefit the American Cancer Society with a date to be announced. Organizers are offering sponsorships at $300 per hole and plan to have a live auction and dinner following the golf where prizes will be awarded.

“A lot of businesses donated. That’s why it was such a success.” PAT FREEMAN

Organizers for the events are seeking gift certificates, tickets to sports or entertainment events, airline tickets, cruises, vacation opportunities, artwork or monetary donations. Checks can be made out to the American Cancer Society and tax-exempt receipts will be provided. For information, contact organizers Pat Freeman at 386-8724521 or Elvita Jones at 571-2374522. Elvita Jones is also the contact for the golf outing. She is seeking donated raffle items for the golf tournament also. ‘IT AFFECTS A LOT OF FAMILIES’

Pat Freeman said they already have many reservations for the luncheon/fashion show, which was sold out last year. “A lot of businesses donated,” Freeman said. “That’s why it was such a success.” Steinmart provided the fashions last year and will do the same this year. Like last year, cancer survivors who live in Plantation Bay will model the fashions. Freeman said a lot of ladies in Plantation Bay made baskets in honor of someone who died, and they plan the same for this year. Suggested items include kitchen equipment, lunch gift certificates, coupons for restaurants, nights at a hotel, tickets to events, theater events, etc. “ICI gave golf prizes and condo

for a weekend,” Freeman said. “They were a big part of the success.” There will be a charge for the lunch ($20 last year) and a requested donation of $10 at the door. There will also be speakers from the American Cancer Society. There is a committee of about 10 people working on the fashion show, called Plantation Bay United Against Cancer. Freeman said it’s amazing how hard everyone works. There was quite a bit of work involved, going out to all of the business people. “I love being in this community,” she said. Freeman said her brother died from lung cancer a couple of years before she moved to Plantation Bay three years ago. He had been a fireman, entering buildings where dangerous substances were burning. “It’s something that affects a lot of families,” she said. ‘MY FAITH IN GOD HELPED ME’

Organizer Elvita Jones was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and was treated at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. She had surgery in August. “So far I am cancer free, thank God,” she said. Last year she joined the Fashion for Cancer effort because she wanted to put her marketing background to work for the cause. “We decided to raise awareness and see if we could help anybody,”

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she said. “Nobody expects to get cancer. It’s not discretionary … not to race, color or age.” She said her experience made her realize that cancer can affect anybody at any time. It’s easy to go into denial when you’re healthy and then you’re diagnosed. “I’m doing everything possible,” she said. “You work with it and hold onto God. You hope you get a good medical team and it can be eradicated. My faith in God helped me go through the journey.”

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Winnie and Charlie Miller got a warm welcome when they moved into their home, which happened to be the first house built in Plantation Bay. The next year was the year of the wildfires, 1998, which filled the sky of Volusia and Flagler counties with smoke for weeks and sent many evacuating. Their house at 9 Jasmine Run was the first house built on a former amusement park site, which is now a 3,600-acre community.

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Winnie Miller said there were several pine trees in their yard when they bought the house. “They were lovely,” she said. The tree reminded them of Hilton Head, where they had considered retiring. But, fortunately as it turned out, they started having the trees removed after they moved in, because they had a cedar shake roof and believed it was a fire hazard. They eventually removed 19 trees. The Millers did not evacuate during the fires, even when the entire county of Flagler Beach was told to leave. But they had both cars packed just in case, and sprinklers were mounted on the roof. “If you left, you couldn’t get back,” Winnie Miller said, pointing out that areas of Volusia County and Flagler were also evacuated. “We played golf. Ashes were coming down.” Later, the HOA voted to allow shingle roofs that were similar in appearance to the cedar shakes. DISCOVERED BY MARCO POLO?

No, Plantation Bay was not discovered by Marco Polo, but an amusement park called “Marco Polo Park” existed near the intersection of Interstate 95 and Old Dixie Highway long before any houses were built. An old brochure stated, “Like Marco Polo himself, you will be wonderstruck at the authentic Oriental splendor of your personal voyage of discovery as you journey into the exotic four worlds of

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the Far East, etc., etc.” Timing for the park was not good. It opened in December, 1970, and on Oct. 1, 1971, Disney World opened. Not being able to compete, it closed in 1974. Gas prices also cut family travel in the mid-1970s. The park was reopened as Passport to Fun World in 1975, but that closed in 1978. In the early 1980s, New Smyrna Beach-based developer Jerry Johnson bought the former park for a new residential community. It was purchased in 1990 by Mori Hosseini and businessman L. Gale Lemerand, who later sold his interest to Hosseini. ICI began residential construction. FIRST HOUSE

The Millers’ house was about eight years old when they bought it at 9 Jasmine Run. Through the years, normal upgrades have been done, such as replacing carpeting with tile, and they added touches such as pavered driveway, shutters and window boxes. The lanai was also expanded. “I saw the potential,” Charlie Miller said. The house worked out well for them. They wanted a house not too large, in case something happened to one of them, but large enough to have family stay. The 28-year-old house still attracts interest, Miller said, because of this size: 2,000 square feet.

The Millers spent the first 10 years of retirement living in their home state of New York and visiting Florida once a year. “I was born on Long Island and had sand between my toes,” Charlie Miller said. When they visited Plantation Bay after being tipped off about the place by a cousin, he said he thought he was in heaven, especially with the golf course. Jasmine Run, being the first neighborhood, had its own HOA, which still remains today, though under the overall HOA. Miller said it’s a unique community with one irrigation system and one lawn maintenance company. They are located on the second hole of a golf course, but situated in a way to avoid any errant golf balls. “Plantation Bay is a special place,” said Winnie Miller. “It’s like living in a park.” She likes the curving roads, which give the community character and help slow the traffic. BIG EVENTS

In 1998, according to archived newspaper files, the Prestwick Golf Clubhouse and first 18-hole golf course were built. In 2001, ICI acquired all remaining land in Plantation Bay. The next year, the two golf clubs merged and underwent a $1 million renovation. The nine-hole course was built in 2003. In 2005, the Club de Bonmont golf course had a $6 million renovation. In 2007, the fitness center and spa with pool opened. Each area of Plantation Bay has its own architectural theme. Many homes have been used in Volusia/ Flagler Parade of Homes. Early buyers were mostly adults and retirees, but now there are families with children and a school bus comes through. There are now homes ranging from 1,700 to 3,000 square feet. Email Wayne Grant at business@ormondbeachobserver. com.

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When Marie Martin, who lives in West Lake, travels, she likes to see how the people live, rather than the standard sights and museums. Once while on a river cruise in Croatia, they were able to visit a family. She said they could talk to the family about the old days when they lived under communism. “I found it interesting,” she said. “The older people had grown up in communism and didn’t mind it so much but the younger people wanted no part of it.” There were three generations, eight people living in the house. Her husband, Bill, said they could see bullet holes in the walls of the town from the revolution. “We walked the neighborhood,” Bill said. “Very nice people.” In another town, Amsterdam, It was fascinating to walk around some neighborhoods, where houses were only 15 feet wide with spiral staircases. “I bought food in the local markets,” Marie said. “I love it.” The Martins have taken many cruises, both ocean and river. They say river cruises in Europe are relaxing, and they enjoy the long ships in the Viking Line, which have a more casual pace than the ocean cruises. On the stops, they offer tours of the town and sights. Marie said the ship’s crew explains the itinerary to the passengers and work with them. In the evening, they have lowkey entertainment such as a piano player at cocktail hour, local dancers or even a glass blowing

demonstration. There are only 160 passengers on the long ships. It’s interesting to go through the locks, where the ships pass inches from the side of the lock. They say they save money by not getting a balcony, because you can sit on the deck and watch the scenery go by. Also, when docked, another ship might tie up alongside, and your balcony will be inches from the adjacent ship. “The beauty of river cruise is that you see castles, homes, people waving, towns, scenery,” Marie said. The long ships (300 feet) have no swimming pool, but their boat had a putting green and a track. One tip they offer is to book the flight and cruise together. If the cruise books the flight, they will help recover any lost luggage and will wait for passengers if a flight is late. Bill said that one of their fellow passengers lost luggage on their airline flight, and the ship’s crew washed their clothes every night, and when the luggage was found, it was delivered to the ship. On their European trips, they’ve seen a lot of Germany, Czech Republic, Amsterdam, Slovakia, Poland and Romania. But ocean cruises are something the Martins enjoy also, and they’ve been on 10. They are planning a 22-day trip from Los Angeles to Cuba, including a trip through the Panama Canal. “That’s where I want to go … Cuba,” Marie said. And after that, they want to take a cruise to China.

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The Plantation Bay Observer will soon feature Cooking Corner: recipes from residents. But it all depends on you to send in your favorite recipes. They can be your own inventions, recipes from you family or any recipe that you want to share with your neighbors. All you have to do is email the recipe to either Peggy Gallo at dimond848@gmail.com or Maggie Shilts at maggieshilts@yahoo. com. Gallo, a six-year resident of the Prestwick neighborhood, freestyles when she’s cooking her favorite dishes, and she doesn’t read recipes. She perfected this craft years ago when she came home from work and didn’t have much time. She puts together ingredients that she has on hand, using ingredients that her family likes. She learned at an early age, because her mother did not enjoy cooking and let her take over. “She’d say, ‘I’d rather clean, so you do the cooking,’” Gallo recalled. Being creative in the kitchen also avoids having the same meal often. One simple “recipe” she recently shared is homemade Cheese-Its. She gets thin-sliced cheddar cheese, available at the grocery store, and cuts them into quarters. She places the squares with parchment paper on a cookie sheet in a 300-degree oven for 25 to 28 minutes, while keeping an

eye on them. The result is a tasty and healthy snack that everybody likes with nothing artificial. “It’s just cheese,” she said. “There’s no flour.” To keep them from getting moist, she keeps them on a paper plate or towel, but it’s usually not a problem because they are eaten so fast. Another one of her cooking ideas is garlic bread. First, she places about a cup of garlic cloves in a Pyrex bowl. Then, she adds two tablespoons of butter, a quarter cup of chicken broth, two or three sprigs of rosemary and a sprinkle of black pepper. There should be enough liquid to baste the garlic. She then places the bowl in an oven at 300 degrees until soft, stirring every 20 minutes. Then, she makes a bread bowl by scooping out the bread. After placing the ingredients in the bread bowl, she places the bread top back on. She coats the entire bowl with butter and places it in the oven at 400 degrees just enough to crisp up. Growing up in Brooklyn, she retired to Plantation Bay from Long Island with her husband, Bill, six years ago. They had been coming to the area since 1986, and decided to retire to the area. After a real estate agent explained the maintenance necessary on a house near the ocean, they looked at the inland neighborhoods. “We really like Plantation Bay,” she said. She liked her house in Prestwick when she first walked to door.

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Top Plantation Bay transaction: $790,000

Volusia Residential Construction LLC, of Dayton Beach, sold 887 Creekwood Drive to James and Catherine Collins, of Ormond Beach, for $530,000. Built in 2018, the house has three bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 2,740 square feet. Intervest at Plantation Bay, of Daytona Beach, sold 628 Southlake Drive to Phyllis Kramer, of Ormond Beach, for $483,500. Built in 2018, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,335 square feet. Intervest at Plantation Bay, of Daytona Beach, sold 622

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Jon and LuAnn Chisholm, of Ormond Beach, sold 20 Gale Lane to Paul Stancato and Carol Marcus, of Shorewood, Illinois, for $430,000. Built in 1998, the house has four bedrooms, three baths, a swimming pool and 2,689 square feet. It sold in 1998 for $252,900. Thomas and Lisa Bonanno, of Pompano, sold 1231 Hampstead Lane to Richard and Nancy Niedzwiecki, as trustees, for $405,000. Built in 2003, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a fireplace, swimming pool and 2,487 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $355,000. Michael Brennock, individually and as trustee, sold 14 Magnolia Lane to Donald and

house has two bedrooms, two baths, a fireplace, swimming pool and 2,013 square feet. It sold in 2002 for $201,331.

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The top seller has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a half-bath.

Jacqueline Banister, as trustees, for $390,000. Built in 1992, the house has three bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a fireplace, swimming pool and 3,078 square feet.

for $349,850. Built in 2018, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,090 square feet.

Volusia Residential Construction LLC, of Daytona Beach, sold 821 Creekwood Drive to Wayne Mott, of Ormond Beach, for $351,700. Built in 2018, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 2.090 square feet.

William Powell sold 1251 Hampstead Lane to Dennis and Marion Cherry, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for $330,000. Built in 2003, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a fireplace, swimming pool and 2,287 square feet. It sold in 2003 for $244,580.

Mario and Jane Arena, of St. Augustine, sold 1291 Royal Pointe Lane to Lee and Donna Mauricio, of Ormond Beach, for $350,000. Built in 2003, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool and 1,926 square feet. It sold in 2003 for $204,000.

Paul Bach, of Baltimore, sold 1280 Royal Pointe Lane to Bruce Grobe and Marcia Gradowitz-Grobe, of Ormond Beach, for $308,000. Built in 2006, the house has four bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool and 2,107 square feet. It sold in 2013 for $260,000.

Intervest at Plantation Bay, of Daytona Beach, sold 620 Elk River Drive to David and Ginger Longstaff, of Ormond Beach,

Edwin and Linda White sold 1209 Sunningdale Lane to Robert Rupp, of Ormond Beach, for $300,000. Built in 2002, the

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David and Gail Parsons, of Newfoundland, Canada, sold 1232 Crown Pointe Lane to Anthony Desjardins and Antonietta Santaniello, of South Hadley, Massachusetts, for $292,000. Built in 2005, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool and 1,908 square feet. It sold in 2014 for $265,000. Beverly Marshall, of Ormond Beach, sold 1159 Kilkenny Lane to Jill Jacoway, as trustee, for $289,500. Built in 2006, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,938 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $198,000. Dong Tran and Hao Nguyen, of Ormond Beach, sold 1317 Harwick Lane to Glenton and Susan Griffis, of Ormond Beach, for $287,000. Built in 2006, the house has three bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool and 2,151 square feet. It sold in 2009 for $245,000. John and Jackie Wagoner, of Ponce Inlet, sold 434 Long Cove Road to Jeremy and Marie Clifford, of Ormond Beach, for $280,000. Built in 1998, the house ha three bedrooms, two baths, a swimming pool and 1,983 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $235,000.

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Michele Nowak, of Ormond Beach, sold 1233 Castlehawk Lane to Nilofaur Kargar and Andrew Lupoli, of Ormond Beach, for $750,000. Built in 2017, the house has four bedrooms, three baths, a swimming pool and 2,955 square feet.

Southlake Drive to Brian and Rhonda Battani, of Ormond Beach, for $477,590. Built in 2018, the house has four bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 2,740 square feet.

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RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

he house at 1334 Redbourne Lane was the top transaction from Aug. 16 to Oct. 17 in Plantation Bay. Ronald Ruotolo, individually and as trustee, sold the house to Dani Obeid, of Ormond Beach, for $790,000. Built in 2005, the house has five bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a swimming pool and 4,132 square feet. It sold in 2005 for $1.1 million. WAYNE GRANT

Puzzle One Clue: M equals B

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We List It. We Market It. We Sell It. 629 Woodbridge Drive — Gorgeous 5 bedroom home overlooking the golf course! Grand 2 story great room with a wall of windows! Stunning kitchen overlooking the dining and great room. 1st floor master with sliders to covered lanai. Separate office/den. 4 bedrooms upstairs, each shares a Jack & Jill bath. A large bonus room upstairs is set up for a projector! Tile Roof, only one year young! Offered at $619,900

612 Aldenham Lane — Open Bellaire floor plan including 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3 car garage, and almost 2,500 lsf. Beautiful upgrades including crown molding, tile/wood floors, and trey ceilings. Oversized kitchen with 42in cabinets, granite, stainless steel appliances. Private Master Suite with large walk-in closet and en-suite bath. Located on double preserve for privacy with lush landscaping. Offered at $370,000

672 Southlake Drive — 3 Bedrooms plus Den, Flex Room, 2 Baths, 2,624 lsf, 2015 built, 4 Car Garage. Cameron floor plan with several upgrades. Outdoor oasis with solar heated pool, outdoor kitchen and extended lanai. Kitchen finished with granite, large island, stainless steel appliances. Double sided fireplace, tile floors, private master, preserve/lake view. Price Reduced to $564,900.

789 Cobblestone Way — Highly-desirable 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath plus den & bonus room overlooking lake, preserve and golf course. First floor master suite with tray ceiling, 2 walk-in closets and lake/preserve views. Bonus room & bedroom 2 are upstairs and open to expansive balcony overlooking lake and golf course. Best cobblestone location! Offered at $300,000

20 Meadowbrook Lane— Better than NEW home in Bay Isle with flagger taxes! 3 Bdrms, 2 baths that has been completely upgraded! New Porcelain floors, granite countertops, new stainless steel appliances. 42” kitchen self-closing cabinets! 3 Car garage with extra wide brick paver driveway. MUST SEE! Move in ready! Offered at $365,000

439 Long Cove Drive — Comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool home on lake with views of the 10th green & 11th tee box. Tile roof, new carpet, paint and tile throughout. Open kitchen. Expansive living area (Living-Dining-Family Room) accented by columns. Family room with new stone gas fireplace. Lanai overlooks sparkling-blue pool. Offered at $275,000

608 Aldenham Lane, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 — 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 3 Car Garage 2,090 lsf, 2015 Built, Popular Amelia floor plan. Open with high ceilings. Grand Kitchen with large island, walk-in pantry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances. High ceilings, preserve view, front porch entry, crown molding. Offered at $349,900

1010 Lake Bridge Drive — Gorgeous Egret model with spectacular lake views, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, study, plus upstairs bonus room, and pool/spa. Vaulted ceilings, crown molding most areas, and porcelain tile in main living/ wet areas. Granite kitchen with cafe overlooking pool and lake view. Offered at $479,900.

1300 Harwick Lane — Stunning Lake and Preserve Views! Meticulously Maintained. Upgraded kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and breakfast nook. Tile and wood floors throughout. Upgraded master suite and bath. Pavers driveway with upgraded landscaping. Offered at $335,000

1333 Dovercourt Lane — 4 Bedrooms plus hobby room, 3 Baths, 3 Car Garage, 3,044 lsf, Estate Lot. Custom floor plan with wood floors throughout. Granite throughout, crown molding, upgraded light fixture. Pool with large lanai. Golf course front with lake views. Estate lot. Offered at $649,900.

71 Bridgewater Lane — Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath with office/den. Vaulted ceilings and master suite with beautiful en suite. Kitchen offers white, raised-panel cabinetry, breakfast bar, and cafe. Covered lanai overlooks very private backyard. Garage with w/golf cart entrance. Offered at $272,500

773 Aldenham Lane — 3 Bedrooms Plus Bonus Room, 3 Baths, 2,056lsf, 2017 built,2 Car Garage, Maintenance Free! Located on large lake and preserve. Tile floors throughout. Upgraded Kitchen with granite, stainless steel appliances and tile backsplash. Offered at $265,000

• VDR makes its home here in Plantation Bay • We advertise specifically for Plantation Bay • We offer Discovery Tour opportunities that allow potential buyers to experience the community before they purchase • We offer BUYERS discounts up to $10,000 at PB Golf & Country Club • We market your home extensively in the Midwest and NE US • We offer a “Commission Credit” program* 702 Aldenham Lane – Practically Brand New! Popular maintenance free Club Villa with lake view! Large kitchen with plenty of storage. Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. 10’ ceilings, tile throughout, paver driveway and more! Offered at $232,000

1044 Kilkenny Lane — 2 Bedrooms Plus Office, 2 Baths, 1,510 lsf, 2 Car Garage, Maintenance Free! Tile floors throughout, private master suite, end unit. Located on lake and preserve. Previous model! Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, window treatments. Turn-key! Offered at $235,000

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*Seller must list an existing home with Venture Development Realty, Inc. (an affiliate of ICI Homes) and enter into a purchase agreement to purchase a new home from ICI Homes without the participation of an outside broker. The new home cannot be an inventory home or a model. ICI Homes will reimburse seller an amount equal to the real estate commission paid on seller’s existing home, up to, but not to exceed 6% of the purchase of the new ICI Home. This reimbursement will be paid at time of closing on the new ICI Home and may be used for closing costs, options, upgrades or a discount on the base price of the new ICI home but will not be paid out in cash. Not valid with any other discounts. ICI Homes reserves the right to change or discontinue this promotion at any time without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.

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