Seda New Homes unveiled Woodbrier, its newest community in Nassau County.
Homes in the development, located off Old Nassauville Road in Fernandina Beach, start in the $190,000s. The 15 available plans include one- and two-story homes ranging from 1,575 to more than 2,800 square feet.
Linda Semanik of Seda Homes said the builder has homes available now and ones that are under construction in the 65-homesite development, which also includes a large park.
“Buyers will love how peaceful and serene Woodbrier is,” said Semanik, who added in a news release there are no CDD fees and low HOA dues in the community.
The Crestview D model is a 1,881-square-foot one-story home that can have either four bedrooms and two bathrooms or three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a study.
Other highlights in the open-floor plan home include 42-inch cabinets in the kitchen, a dining room that connects to the kitchen and the lanai, and a step ceiling and large walk-in closet in the owner’s suite.
For information on Woodbrier, call Russ Lousignont or Lauren Becerra at (904) 365-5565 or visit the model center at 94296 Woodbrier Circle. The community is about nine miles off Exit 373 on Interstate 95.
Visit SEDAnewhomes.com for information about the company’s communities.
Richmond American joins Shearwater
Richmond American Homes is bringing its ranch-style homes to Shearwater, joining several other builders in the St. Johns County community.
The company’s plans include the Dalton, which offers three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and an open kitchen with granite countertops and a double oven.
The 2,861-square-foot home in the subdivision on County Road 210 can have either a two- or three-car garage, a news release said.
The Dalton is one of several plans in Shearwater from Richmond American. One- and two-story homes can include three to five bedrooms and up to four bathrooms and range from 2,250 to 3,150 square feet. Prices start in the low $300,000s.
Other builders in Shearwater include David Weekley Homes, Lennar Homes, MasterCraft Builder Group, D.S. Ware Homes and Drees Homes.
KB Home collects bandages for Wolfson
Knowing that hospitals can be scary for children, Wolfson Children’s Hospital came up with a way to help ease those fears.
The hospital asked for cartoon-theme bandages and KB Home in Jacksonville responded in force.
The team collected 21,755 latex-free bandages, featuring fun designs and classic characters, according to a news release.
The KB Home Jacksonville division split into departmental teams with the winner earning a free lunch and bragging rights, the release said.
A team comprised of the purchasing, construction and customer departments won by bringing in 9,720 bandages.
Toll Brothers’ Carriage Collection at Nocatee
The Toll Brothers introduced its Carriage Collection to Coastal Oaks at Nocatee.
The 1,600-square-foot San Michelle and 1,738-square-foot Saint Martin are both priced from the mid-$200,000s.
The ground-floor San Michelle features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a great room and covered lanai.
The second-floor Saint Martin has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the option for a third bedroom. In addition, there’s a foyer, optional elevator and coffered ceilings in the master bedroom and great room.
There will be 24 carriage homes in six buildings when the project is completed, a news release said.
Coastal Oaks’ sales center, at 18 Lighthouse Point Circle in Ponte Vedra, is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
For information, call (904) 285-5550 or visit coastaloaksatnocatee.com.
Toll Brothers also is building homes in Atlantic Beach Country Club and Julington Lakes in northern St. Johns County. For information, visit tollbrothersflorida.com.
Providence Homes hits EPA milestone
Providence Homes was recognized for building more than 1,000 homes since 2009 to earn the Energy Star certification.
To earn that designation, the homes must meet guidelines for being energy efficient by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, according to a news release. The homes must undergo a series of inspections, testing and verification to meet those guidelines.
“We remain committed to being the only builder in Northeast Florida to have 100 percent of our homes Energy Star certified,” said Sean Junker, president of Providence Homes. “We believe in building well-designed homes that not only are more energy efficient, but healthier for your family.”
Providence Homes has received the Energy Star certified market leader award annually from the EPA from 2010-16.
Sisler Johnston freshens up senior facility
Sisler Johnston Interior Design’s work is showcased in Allegro Senior Living in Fleming Island.
The firm “refreshed” the facility’s entry, reception area and living room seating area and designed a new bistro space, according to a news release.
“We are thrilled with the new look of our lobby and common areas,” said Joseph Cassiba, executive director of Allegro. “The enhancements … complement the warm and inviting setting our residents and their families enjoy at Allegro.”
Judith Sisler Johnston is president of the design firm.