David Weekley Homes is collecting turkeys and canned and nonperishable items for Farm Share Inc., during its Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive.
Canned and nonperishable items may be dropped off through Nov. 18 at David Weekley’s division office at 680 Crosswater Parkway, Ponte Vedra, or at any David Weekley model home.
Frozen turkeys may be dropped off Nov. 16 at David Weekley’s division office.
Farm Share uses inmate labor and volunteers to re-sort and package surplus food and distribute it to individuals, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, churches and other organizations feeding the hungry in Florida.
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Landon Homes was selected by St. Augustine residents as the 2015 Best Home Builder in the area.
The contest, offered for 17 years by The St. Augustine Record, allows residents to choose their favorite businesses in the automotive, entertainment and recreation, food, legal, financial and real estate, medical services, professional services and shopping categories.
Locally owned and operated, Landon Homes builds in 19 communities throughout St. Johns/St. Augustine, Duval and Flagler counties.
Price points range from $150,000 to $700,000 and floorplans range from 1,566 square feet to more 4,000 square feet. Landon Homes will also build on the homebuyer’s lot.
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The First Coast Apartment Association kicked off its annual canned food drive to help tackle hunger in Northeast Florida.
Collection boxes have been set up in apartment communities and offices to collect canned food for the Clara White Mission. FCAA members and residents are encouraged to contribute.
FCAA volunteers will pick up donations Nov. 18-20. Cans will be delivered to the Clara White Mission Nov. 21.
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Nichiha USA, a leading manufacturer of residential fiber cement siding and Architectural Wall Panels, has named Glenn Layton Homes builder of the quarter.
The award recognizes the company for its inspirational work and innovation.
Glenn Layton Homes focuses on coastal-style custom homes in Northeast Florida. The company builds 18 to 20 homes per year at an average value of $825,000.
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ICI Homes of Tamaya has welcomed its 100th homebuyer to the master-planned community.
Homebuyer Marla Myers is president of Myers Painting, a family owned residential and commercial painting contractor.
Myers purchased the Arden floor plan, one of the company’s newest customizable designs in the Cassini Series.
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Lennar’s Jacksonville team gathered at the division office Sept. 25 to present a check for $10,000 to Warren Caterson, chief development officer at Daniel Kids as part of Lennar’s Focused Acts of Caring initiative.
The Lennar Jacksonville team for years has been a proud supporter of Daniel and Daniel Children’s Charities.
Daniel is a non-profit organization that houses, educates and provides healthcare to severely abused, neglected, discarded and emotionally troubled children.
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D.R. Horton Sales Consultant Brenda Rabbitt held a Halloween luncheon for members of the real estate community Oct. 27 at Blue Lake Estates.
Over 60 agents enjoyed a spread of barbequed chicken, ribs, salads and a desert table with items baked by Rabbitt.
Blue Lake Estates is a move-up community on Jacksonville’s west side, with extra wide home sites, a selection of lakefront and preserve lots and quick-move-in homes ready for the holidays.
The community is adjacent to Bishop John J. Snyder High School and close to the new Duval Charter School. It has direct access to Interstate 10 and is a few miles from Interstate 295.