Bryan Lendry, president of Custom Homes by Bryan Lendry and Brylen Homes, has reason to celebrate: longevity — his and that of his team members. This year marks the 10th anniversaries of three of Lendry’s vice presidents: Steve Lendry, Jeff Tabb and Beth Antzaklis.
“We’ve had very little employee turnover through the years,” Lendry said.
“Building solid working relationships is just as important to us as building solid homes.”
Steve Lendry, vice president of construction, joined the team in early 1993. As project manager, he oversees all aspects of construction of homes on Amelia Island. Lendry brings more than 13 years of homebuilding experience to Brylen Homes, and he became a certified building contractor in Florida this year.
Jeff Tabb, vice president, joined the team in mid-1993. His primary responsibilities include sales, pre-construction administration, warranty administration and guiding project managers. A licensed Realtor since 1999, Tabb had a banner year in sales in 2002. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors and a yearly winner of the Million-Dollar Circle Award since 1999. He has a BA degree in marketing/finance from the University of Cincinnati.
Beth Antzaklis, vice president of sales and marketing, joined the team at the end of 1993. She oversees the administrative offices of Brylen Homes, as well as the sales and marketing of new homes throughout Nassau, Duval and St. Johns counties. Antzaklis also is an active participant in the Brylen companies’ corporate planning and product design.
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Davidson Realty, Inc. is expanding its base of operations by opening a new sales center at the entrance of The King & Bear. The company is retaining its original office at 101 E. Town Place.
“As we are steadily selling out the initial phases of World Golf Village, we have opted to shift our primary focus to the King & Bear,” said Sherry Davidson, president of Davidson Realty, Inc. “It made sense to expand our office to the new location, which will be ideal for placing special emphasis on the neighborhoods within The King & Bear, as we continue to sell the entire community.”
The new sales center site is located next door to the Laterra sales office. Laterra is World Golf Village’s recently announced luxury resort condominium and spa community.
“The location is ideal from a synergistic standpoint. The Laterra team’s specialized efforts will complement Davidson Realty’s overall sales objectives,” added Davidson.
Foley Design of Atlanta was the design consultant for the new sales center and SC&A provided the display graphics.
Davidson Realty’s sales team for the new office includes Diana NesSmith, the community’s agent of the year for the past three years, and Susan Korb, another top producer. The team has recently expanded to include Lynn Reiff, who has been with The Residences at World Golf Village.
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Richard R. Dostie New Home Collection recently celebrated the grand opening of The Amelia, a new neo-traditional-styled three-bedroom, two-bath model home in the Village Center at Palencia.
Dostie’s model home, located adjacent to Palencia’s clubhouse and multi-sport recreation complex, has one of Dostie’s Traditional Series IV floor plans.
The home offers a layout that begins with a wraparound front porch and covered lanai. The entrance opens to a large combination formal dining and gathering room with a multi-colored stone pebble fireplace and hardwood flooring.
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Watson Realty Corp. donated 125 corporate-owned full computer set-ups to non-profit organizations throughout the community during the past year.
Some of the organizations receiving computers include St. Simon Baptist Church of Orange Park; RANGE (an emergency radio club serving the Jacksonville area), including the handicapped school associated with RANGE Ham Radio Club; Eagle View Academy Library; the Bear Foundation of Ponte Vedra Beach (a non-profit organization working for the protection and welfare of homeless cats); and Macedonia Baptist Church of Jacksonville.
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Watson Realty Corp. recently set sail to the Eastern Caribbean for seven nights aboard Carnival Cruise Lines “Pride” with a record 350 associates, management and invited guests in attendance. The trip originated at Port Canaveral and visited St. Thomas, St. Marteen, and Half Moon Cay.
The cruise was awarded to associates fulfilling certain sales incentives during the last quarter of 2002. Last year the award winners traveled to Vancouveand, before that,to destinations such as London, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Playa del Carmen and Cozumel.
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Carlotta Landschoot, CRP, Vice President and Director of Watson Relocation Services, Northeast Florida, was recently appointed treasurer of the Southeast Regional Relocation Council (SRRC).
The membership of SRRC is made up of Corporate Relocation Professionals as well as vendors (relocation management companies, household goods movers, mortgage providers, temporary lodging companies, title insurance providers, as well as real estate professionals).