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Special Advertising Section: Guide to The Gulf Coast
Loosely defined, the Gulf Coast of the U.S. runs from the southwest tip of Florida up through the state's panhandle and into the southern shores of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. But the defining characteristics of each of these regions is so distinctively different, it's difficult to generalize about the area's appeal. The exception is Gulf Coast golf, which can best be described as flat-out, across-the-board magnificent. The courses found along the Gulf Coast share attributes that would appeal to golfers of all ages and ability levels. The lush conditioning and idyllic year-round temperatures set the stage, against stunning backdrops of tropical forests, wildlife-laden wetlands, pristine coastal rivers and the Gulf itself. Millions visit every year, lured by the fairways and greens as well as the picturesque beaches, myriad outdoor activities, terrific regional cuisine, plentiful shopping and abundant cultural attractions. Not surprising, many decide to stay for good. Florida's Gulf Coast regions each offer a unique appeal. The "Cultural Coast" area from Sarasota to Naples boasts a rich legacy in the arts and remains a haven for artists and musicians, enveloped in natural beauty that includes lush tropical foliage, white sandy beaches and breathtaking sunsets. Farther north is the aptly named "Emerald Coast," along the northwest Florida panhandle, with deep emerald green water and crystal quartz beaches that rank among the country's best. *It's the ideal time of the year for a Gulf Coast sojourn. We think you'll find it easily accessible - and impossible to forget...* GREY OAKS Naples, Florida 239-262-5557 GreyOaks.com Traditions, the Golf Residences at GREY OAKS, is a new neighborhood of luxurious, maintenance-free coach homes in the award-winning GREY OAKS country club developed by Landmark Development Group of Naples, Florida. Landmark Development Group's reputation as a quality builder noted for attention to detail is apparent in these unique first and second floor homes. Four different floor plans are available with pricing starting at $895,000. All four styles feature three-bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and two-car garages. The second floor units offer an optional elevator. Mediterranean-style architecture sets the tone of the community, perfectly complementing the essence of old Naples. Pavered streets wind past the lushly landscaped coach homes whose rich mahogany doorways hint at the luxury inside. Double-crown molding, coffered ceilings and twelve-inch baseboards provide the backdrop for the elegant finishes that speak to the Landmark tradition of excellence. Gourmet kitchens feature exquisite European-style cabinetry and may include Viking appliances along with granite counters and Kohler fixtures. These energy efficient units offer programmable thermostats and natural gas. Peachtree "Stay Safe" clad wood windows are both economical and artistically pleasing to the eye. In keeping up with today's technology, these homes are pre-wired to deliver the best in television and phone services with an optional structured wiring package with multi-media wall plates featuring dual CAT 5e and dual coaxial cables for this digital age. Optional lighting, vacuum, home theater systems and music systems are also available. Included with each Traditions property is a Grey Oaks Country Club Resident Equity Golf Membership, offering privileges to Naples' only private 54-hole championship golf club recently named to both Travel & Leisure Golf and Platinum Clubs of America's Top 100 lists. Three championship golf courses, The Palm, The Pines and the National Golf Course Owners' Association 2005 Florida Course of the Year, The Estuary, are available for play. Other club amenities include a combined 5,500 square feet of fitness facilities, a tennis center with eight Har-Tru tennis courts, a lagoon-style swimming pool and an 18-hole putting course. Two beautifully designed clubhouses feature gourmet dining while the popular Patio restaurant offers casual fare every day. Grey Oaks Realty is located off Airport-Pulling Road just north of Golden Gate Parkway. The Sales Center at 2406 Grey Oaks Drive North is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays noon until 5 p.m. INNISBROOK RESORT and GOLF CLUB Palm Harbor, Florida 800-456-2000 InnisbrookGolfResort.com. This fall, Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club is inviting you to play where the PGA Pros play - at one of the best values of the year. Innisbrook's Summer Preferred Golf Package, starting at only $129 per person, per night for a three-night weekday stay, includes 18 holes of golf daily, accommodations, daily breakfast, golf clinic, a golfer's gift pack and more. Better yet, junior golfers age 17 and under play free with a paying adult. The Summer Preferred Golf Package is available weekends for $149 per night for a three-night stay. All rates are based on double occupancy and are valid through October 31, 2007. Applicable taxes and resort charge are additional. Situated along the rolling hills of Florida's west central coast, Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club features 72 holes of championship golf and 600 guest rooms and suites. The resort plays host to the PGA TOUR's PODS Championship and is also home to one of the most highly recognized golf instruction programs in the country, The Innisbrook Golf Institute. NAPLES BEACH HOTEL & GOLF CLUB Naples, Florida 888-271-1456 NaplesBeachHotel.com Fronting the Gulf of Mexico along "America's Best All-Around Beach," the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is offering special "Value Rates" for a fall getaway. "Value Rates" through October 13, 2007, begin at $149 per room, per night weeknights or from $169 per room, per night weekends. Rates include complimentary green fees on the resort's championship golf course (cart fee not included), two reserved beach chairs, unlimited tennis, access to the resort's world-class Spa and Fitness Center, valet parking and much more. Having recently completed an impressive six-year, $40 million enhancement, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is Naples' only beachfront resort offering on-site championship golf, a world-class spa, and an award-winning tennis center. RIVE ISLE Parrish, Florida 941-776-1729 RiveIsle.com Imagine a community that has it all: boating, golf and tennis on a private island surrounded by serene nature preserves. Indeed, the very best of Gulf Coast living is now offered at Rivé Isle. Rive Isle is a 500-acre private island community accessible via two gate guarded-secured roads, just minutes from downtown Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay. Spectacular views of the Manatee, with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and nature preserves, will be main features of Rive Isle custom homes, crafted by three of Florida's most desirable builders. Of the 178 estate-sized homesites, 157 offer boat docks for direct access to the Gulf. Preserve lots offer community docks just a short stroll away. The perfect complement to the Rive Isle lifestyle is membership at their prestigious country club. Only 300 private memberships are being offered at Rive Isle's "links designed" golf course, rated as one of the state's top 50 courses. Club members will also enjoy a 3,800-square-foot fitness center, a junior Olympic-size swimming pool, Har-Tru tennis courts and an 8,000-square-foot country club with restaurant and lounge. A new River Lodge provides a community meeting place offers boat docks, kayak storage and launch sites. And an inviting clubhouse right in your Rive Isle neighborhood makes it an ideal environment for socializing and pursuing your leisure activities. Residents may use their own private golf carts to access all of the community amenities. Tropical breezes and natural wonders have long enchanted visitors to Florida's Suncoast. Beach lovers can comb 100 miles of beaches from Clearwater to Fort Myers, and Rive Isle homes have direct access to some of the best fishing waters in the world. Within driving distance of Rive Isle are more than 90 challenging golf courses designed by some of the game's most prestigious architects. And a cultural bounty of theater, museums, art shows, festivals, concerts and more awaits to entice your artistic side. Homesites at Rive Isle are sized up to one acre and are capable of accommodating estate-sized residences. Home and lot prices range from $900,000 to $3.5 million. SANDESTIN GOLF & BEACH RESORT Sandestin, Florida 877-870-5917 Sandestin.com Then it comes to vacation destinations, bigger can indeed be better, as exemplified by one of Florida's venerable resorts Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort With 2,400 acres spanning three and one-half miles between the Gulf of Mexico and the Choctawhatchee Bay, Sandestin is like a world unto itself. The resort's four award-winning golf courses represent an idyllic combination of quality and variety. Rees Jones's Burnt Pine Golf Club nestles against Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s Raven Golf Club, which played host to the 2006 and 2007 PGA Champions Tour's Boeing Championship at Sandestin. Sandestin also features a pair of fine Tom Jackson courses: the newly reconstructed Baytowne Golf Club, offering glimpses of the Gulf of Mexico, and the scenic Links Course featuring five holes along the Choctawhatchee Bay. But golf is only the beginning at Sandestin. The Village of Baytowne Wharf offers more than 12 restaurants, four nightspots and over 40 specialty boutiques. Sandestin offers more than 1,700 accommodation options, and other amenities include 15 tennis courts, a 98-slip marina, a full-service health club and day spa, and complimentary tram service. SARA BAY COUNTRY CLUB Sarasota, Florida 941-355-7658 SaraBaycc.org Founded in 1926, Sara Bay Country Club is a private, member-owned golf club located just north of downtown Sarasota. The golf course was designed by legendary architect Donald Ross, and it is widely recognized as one of Florida's finest classic courses. The greens at Sara Bay mirror Ross' famous design at Pinehurst No. 2. Brian Silva, a leading expert on Ross designs, completely restored the course in 1991 and returned in the fall of 2006 to oversee an extensive renovation that included new tee complexes, rebuilding of all bunkers, improved drainage, re-grassing of fairways, and conversion of putting surfaces to TifEagle Bermuda. Throughout every facet of this project, extraordinary care was taken to preserve the integrity of the original Ross design. TEE TIMES USA Florida 800-374-8633 TeeTimesUSA.com Tee Times USA is the name to trust for golf vacations and advanced tee times on Florida's Gulf Coast, with free, unbiased information on over 300 courses and hundreds of accommodations throughout Florida. Or use the interactive website, teetimesusa.com, to design a custom golf trip or book advanced tee times without accommodations. You can also call for insider tips, instant quotes and hot deals. Tee Times USA has partnered with Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club to offer an exclusive range of stay-and-play packages. Packages at Lake Jovita, which features 36 holes of award-winning golf and luxurious three-bedroom villas, start at just $158 per person, per night (quad occ.) and include breakfast and taxes. For Lake Jovita golf packages and trips anywhere throughout Florida, contact Tee Times USA. TERRA VISTA of CITRUS HILLS Hernando, Florida 800-511-0814 Terra-Vista-Florida.com The unique topography of Citrus County is what first captures visitors to Terra Vista of Citrus Hills. But it's the community's wealth of assets that makes them stay. Set amidst Central Florida's rolling hills„reminiscent of the Carolinas„Terra Vista is easily accessible to many of Florida's most attractive locales: Tampa Bay, Orlando, Gainesville and Ocala. And the community is virtually surrounded by water, from Florida's "Nature Coast" along the Gulf of Mexico to the Silver Lake Recreation Area and WeekiWachee Springs. Terra Vista is also one of the finest amenitized gated communities in Florida with three championship golf courses, two tennis centers, three private restaurants, three clubhouses and a new 42,000-square-foot Fitness & Spa Complex. The community has recently opened 14 new, furnished single-family and upscale detached villa models, ranging from 1,677 to 4,184 square feet of living area. Terra Vista also offers luxurious homes up to 4,545 square feet, with standard home and lot packages prices ranging from the $300,000s to the $700,000s. TREVISO BAY Naples, Florida 239-643-1414 TrevisoBay.com As it continues to take shape, Treviso Bay is securing its stature as Naples' most desirable new address. This extraordinary 1,050-acre gated, golf and resort-lifestyle community is located on US-41, just south of St. Andrews Boulevard in Naples. Construction is progressing within the neighborhoods of Treviso Bay, the majority of which offer lake views and sweeping views of the 110,000-acre Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve. Via Veneto, di Napoli, Vercelli, Italia, Lipari, Pavia and Alberi Acqua„feature a product mix of grand villas, attached villas, coach homes, executive homes, custom estate homes and tower residences. Prices range from the $700,000s to more than $5 million. Treviso Bay will feature the only Tournament Players Club in southwest Florida. The newest addition to the PGA TOUR's prestigious network of golf clubs, the TPC Treviso Bay will certainly raise the bar for golf in Naples. Designed by Arthur Hills, with PGA Championship winner and Ryder Cup Captain Hal Sutton as PGA TOUR Player Consultant, the course honors the game's proud traditions while offering an exhilarating and challenging experience for all players. The par-72 course measures more than 7,300 yards and is being built and maintained to the highest of PGA TOUR standards. Resident Charter Memberships are currently being offered to the TPC Treviso Bay Golf Club. Another signature amenity is the Club & Spa at Treviso Bay. This multi-purpose lifestyle facility will include a full-service state-of-the-art fitness center, world-class spa, tennis courts, pro shop and aerobics/Pilates studios. There will be multiple swimming pools and integrated waterfall features. The Club will also serve as a venue for Treviso Bay social events. Treviso Bay is only ten minutes away from the heart and soul of downtown Naples. Stroll along Fifth Avenue and Third Street„lined with galleries, cafes, fine fashion boutiques and gift shops. For the outdoor enthusiasts, Naples and the surrounding area offer a variety of exciting choices. From basking on pristine Gulf of Mexico white sand beaches, to boating and fishing or exploring the Everglades„there is something for everyone. Treviso Bay is being developed by V.K. Development Corporation. TURNBERRY HARBOUR Destin, Florida 850-650-4500 TurnberryHarbour.com Turnberry, Ltd., one of the nation's leading luxury real estate developers, has unveiled Turnberry Harbour, an upscale master planned residential development located in Destin, Florida. Situated on 80 acres along the Choctawhatchee Bay within the award-winning Regatta Bay Golf Course, Turnberry Harbour will include several residential buildings, a 34,500-square-foot clubhouse, luxurious spa and fitness center, tennis club and both casual and fine dining restaurants. The first residences to be introduced are a 19-story condominium tower featuring 136 suites and two, four-story maisonette buildings with six residences in each. Offering magnificent golf course, Bay and Gulf of Mexico views, the tower will be comprised of several two- and three-bedroom floor plans ranging from 1,821 to 3,092 enclosed square feet. Two spectacular four-bedroom, five-and-one-half bath, 6,819-enclosed-square-foot penthouses will offer residents the ultimate in Turnberry living. The maisonettes will feature two, three-bedroom floor plans totaling 2,728 and 3,483 enclosed square feet. Prices range from the $900,000s to $2.5 million. Turnberry Harbour residences will be constructed of the finest materials and an unparalleled attention to detail. Snaidero "Certosa" Italian kitchen and bath cabinetry; Giallo Light granite kitchen and master bath countertops; Thermador appliances, including a dual temperature wine captain and fully automatic and programmable built-in coffee machine in most residences; marble bathroom flooring and walls; Jacuzzi hydrotherapy tubs featuring recessed pulsating jets; and expansive private balconies are just a few of the standard amenities awaiting Turnberry Harbour residents. Tower features include an elegantly appointed two-story lobby with 24-hour valet service, front desk attendant and security personnel; state-of-the-art fitness center; social room; and lushly landscaped pool deck overlooking Choctawhatchee Bay. Other Turnberry residential developments include Porto Vita and Turnberry Isle Resort & Club in Aventura, Fla. The company is currently creating condominium and condominium-hotel projects in Las Vegas, South Florida, Washington D.C., Houston, San Francisco and Atlantis, Paradise Island in The Bahamas. Turnberry Harbour's permanent, 12,290-square-foot sales center, complete with a fully-decorated three-bedroom model residence, is slated to open in late fall. Currently, prospective purchasers can learn more about Turnberry Harbour at the temporary on-site sales center located at 4503 Turnberry Harbour Drive. WILDCAT RUN GOLF and COUNTRY CLUB Estero, Florida 239-947-6066 WildcatRuncc.com Set amidst unmatched beauty in its purest form is the intimate Wildcat Run Golf & Country Club, a gated community of 514 acres located between Naples and Fort Myers, Florida. As a showcase of majestic palms and tall pines, cypress preserves and sparkling lakes, Wildcat Run embraces the ambiance and style of a traditional country club. Wildcat Run Golf & Country Club is one of Southwest Florida's premier golf course communities, featuring an outstanding Arnold Palmer-designed course in a pristine natural environment. Equity golf memberships, as well as non-resident memberships, are available for those seeking a luxurious lifestyle, warm and friendly companionship with the traditional amenities and service of a world-class private club.

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Guide to The Gulf Coast

Loosely defined, the Gulf Coast of the U.S. runs from the southwest tip of Florida up through the state's panhandle and into the southern shores of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. But the defining characteristics of each of these regions is so distinctively different, it's difficult to generalize about the area's appeal. The exception is Gulf Coast golf, which can best be described as flat-out, across-the-board magnificent.

The courses found along the Gulf Coast share attributes that would appeal to golfers of all ages and ability levels. The lush conditioning and idyllic year-round temperatures set the stage, against stunning backdrops of tropical forests, wildlife-laden wetlands, pristine coastal rivers and the Gulf itself. Millions visit every year, lured by the fairways and greens as well as the picturesque beaches, myriad outdoor activities, terrific regional cuisine, plentiful shopping and abundant cultural attractions. Not surprising, many decide to stay for good.

Florida's Gulf Coast regions each offer a unique appeal. The "Cultural Coast" area from Sarasota to Naples boasts a rich legacy in the arts and remains a haven for artists and musicians, enveloped in natural beauty that includes lush tropical foliage, white sandy beaches and breathtaking sunsets. Farther north is the aptly named "Emerald Coast," along the northwest Florida panhandle, with deep emerald green water and crystal quartz beaches that rank among the country's best.

It's the ideal time of the year for a Gulf Coast sojourn. We think you'll find it easily accessible - and impossible to forget...

GREY OAKS
Naples, Florida
239-262-5557
GreyOaks.com

Traditions, the Golf Residences at GREY OAKS, is a new neighborhood of luxurious, maintenance-free coach homes in the award-winning GREY OAKS country club developed by Landmark Development Group of Naples, Florida.

Landmark Development Group's reputation as a quality builder noted for attention to detail is apparent in these unique first and second floor homes. Four different floor plans are available with pricing starting at $895,000. All four styles feature three-bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and two-car garages. The second floor units offer an optional elevator.

Mediterranean-style architecture sets the tone of the community, perfectly complementing the essence of old Naples. Pavered streets wind past the lushly landscaped coach homes whose rich mahogany doorways hint at the luxury inside.

Double-crown molding, coffered ceilings and twelve-inch baseboards provide the backdrop for the elegant finishes that speak to the Landmark tradition of excellence. Gourmet kitchens feature exquisite European-style cabinetry and may include Viking appliances along with granite counters and Kohler fixtures.

These energy efficient units offer programmable thermostats and natural gas. Peachtree "Stay Safe" clad wood windows are both economical and artistically pleasing to the eye. In keeping up with today's technology, these homes are pre-wired to deliver the best in television and phone services with an optional structured wiring package with multi-media wall plates featuring dual CAT 5e and dual coaxial cables for this digital age. Optional lighting, vacuum, home theater systems and music systems are also available.

Included with each Traditions property is a Grey Oaks Country Club Resident Equity Golf Membership, offering privileges to Naples' only private 54-hole championship golf club recently named to both Travel & Leisure Golf and Platinum Clubs of America's Top 100 lists. Three championship golf courses, The Palm, The Pines and the National Golf Course Owners' Association 2005 Florida Course of the Year, The Estuary, are available for play. Other club amenities include a combined 5,500 square feet of fitness facilities, a tennis center with eight Har-Tru tennis courts, a lagoon-style swimming pool and an 18-hole putting course. Two beautifully designed clubhouses feature gourmet dining while the popular Patio restaurant offers casual fare every day.

Grey Oaks Realty is located off Airport-Pulling Road just north of Golden Gate Parkway. The Sales Center at 2406 Grey Oaks Drive North is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays noon until 5 p.m.

INNISBROOK RESORT and GOLF CLUB
Palm Harbor, Florida
800-456-2000
InnisbrookGolfResort.com.

This fall, Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club is inviting you to play where the PGA Pros play - at one of the best values of the year.

Innisbrook's Summer Preferred Golf Package, starting at only $129 per person, per night for a three-night weekday stay, includes 18 holes of golf daily, accommodations, daily breakfast, golf clinic, a golfer's gift pack and more. Better yet, junior golfers age 17 and under play free with a paying adult.

The Summer Preferred Golf Package is available weekends for $149 per night for a three-night stay. All rates are based on double occupancy and are valid through October 31, 2007. Applicable taxes and resort charge are additional.

Situated along the rolling hills of Florida's west central coast, Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club features 72 holes of championship golf and 600 guest rooms and suites. The resort plays host to the PGA TOUR's PODS Championship and is also home to one of the most highly recognized golf instruction programs in the country, The Innisbrook Golf Institute.

NAPLES BEACH HOTEL & GOLF CLUB
Naples, Florida
888-271-1456
NaplesBeachHotel.com

Fronting the Gulf of Mexico along "America's Best All-Around Beach," the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is offering special "Value Rates" for a fall getaway.

"Value Rates" through October 13, 2007, begin at $149 per room, per night weeknights or from $169 per room, per night weekends. Rates include complimentary green fees on the resort's championship golf course (cart fee not included), two reserved beach chairs, unlimited tennis, access to the resort's world-class Spa and Fitness Center, valet parking and much more.

Having recently completed an impressive six-year, $40 million enhancement, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is Naples' only beachfront resort offering on-site championship golf, a world-class spa, and an award-winning tennis center.

RIVE ISLE
Parrish, Florida
941-776-1729
RiveIsle.com

Imagine a community that has it all: boating, golf and tennis on a private island surrounded by serene nature preserves. Indeed, the very best of Gulf Coast living is now offered at Rivé Isle.

Rive Isle is a 500-acre private island community accessible via two gate guarded-secured roads, just minutes from downtown Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay. Spectacular views of the Manatee, with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and nature preserves, will be main features of Rive Isle custom homes, crafted by three of Florida's most desirable builders. Of the 178 estate-sized homesites, 157 offer boat docks for direct access to the Gulf. Preserve lots offer community docks just a short stroll away.

The perfect complement to the Rive Isle lifestyle is membership at their prestigious country club. Only 300 private memberships are being offered at Rive Isle's "links designed" golf course, rated as one of the state's top 50 courses. Club members will also enjoy a 3,800-square-foot fitness center, a junior Olympic-size swimming pool, Har-Tru tennis courts and an 8,000-square-foot country club with restaurant and lounge. A new River Lodge provides a community meeting place offers boat docks, kayak storage and launch sites. And an inviting clubhouse right in your Rive Isle neighborhood makes it an ideal environment for socializing and pursuing your leisure activities. Residents may use their own private golf carts to access all of the community amenities.

Tropical breezes and natural wonders have long enchanted visitors to Florida's Suncoast. Beach lovers can comb 100 miles of beaches from Clearwater to Fort Myers, and Rive Isle homes have direct access to some of the best fishing waters in the world. Within driving distance of Rive Isle are more than 90 challenging golf courses designed by some of the game's most prestigious architects. And a cultural bounty of theater, museums, art shows, festivals, concerts and more awaits to entice your artistic side.

Homesites at Rive Isle are sized up to one acre and are capable of accommodating estate-sized residences. Home and lot prices range from $900,000 to $3.5 million.

SANDESTIN GOLF & BEACH RESORT
Sandestin, Florida
877-870-5917
Sandestin.com

Then it comes to vacation destinations, bigger can indeed be better, as exemplified by one of Florida's venerable resorts Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort

With 2,400 acres spanning three and one-half miles between the Gulf of Mexico and the Choctawhatchee Bay, Sandestin is like a world unto itself. The resort's four award-winning golf courses represent an idyllic combination of quality and variety. Rees Jones's Burnt Pine Golf Club nestles against Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s Raven Golf Club, which played host to the 2006 and 2007 PGA Champions Tour's Boeing Championship at Sandestin. Sandestin also features a pair of fine Tom Jackson courses: the newly reconstructed Baytowne Golf Club, offering glimpses of the Gulf of Mexico, and the scenic Links Course featuring five holes along the Choctawhatchee Bay.

But golf is only the beginning at Sandestin. The Village of Baytowne Wharf offers more than 12 restaurants, four nightspots and over 40 specialty boutiques. Sandestin offers more than 1,700 accommodation options, and other amenities include 15 tennis courts, a 98-slip marina, a full-service health club and day spa, and complimentary tram service.

SARA BAY COUNTRY CLUB
Sarasota, Florida
941-355-7658
SaraBaycc.org

Founded in 1926, Sara Bay Country Club is a private, member-owned golf club located just north of downtown Sarasota. The golf course was designed by legendary architect Donald Ross, and it is widely recognized as one of Florida's finest classic courses.

The greens at Sara Bay mirror Ross' famous design at Pinehurst No. 2. Brian Silva, a leading expert on Ross designs, completely restored the course in 1991 and returned in the fall of 2006 to oversee an extensive renovation that included new tee complexes, rebuilding of all bunkers, improved drainage, re-grassing of fairways, and conversion of putting surfaces to TifEagle Bermuda. Throughout every facet of this project, extraordinary care was taken to preserve the integrity of the original Ross design.

TEE TIMES USA
Florida
800-374-8633
TeeTimesUSA.com

Tee Times USA is the name to trust for golf vacations and advanced tee times on Florida's Gulf Coast, with free, unbiased information on over 300 courses and hundreds of accommodations throughout Florida. Or use the interactive website, teetimesusa.com, to design a custom golf trip or book advanced tee times without accommodations. You can also call for insider tips, instant quotes and hot deals.

Tee Times USA has partnered with Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club to offer an exclusive range of stay-and-play packages. Packages at Lake Jovita, which features 36 holes of award-winning golf and luxurious three-bedroom villas, start at just $158 per person, per night (quad occ.) and include breakfast and taxes.

For Lake Jovita golf packages and trips anywhere throughout Florida, contact Tee Times USA.

TERRA VISTA of CITRUS HILLS
Hernando, Florida
800-511-0814
Terra-Vista-Florida.com

The unique topography of Citrus County is what first captures visitors to Terra Vista of Citrus Hills. But it's the community's wealth of assets that makes them stay.

Set amidst Central Florida's rolling hills„reminiscent of the Carolinas„Terra Vista is easily accessible to many of Florida's most attractive locales: Tampa Bay, Orlando, Gainesville and Ocala. And the community is virtually surrounded by water, from Florida's "Nature Coast" along the Gulf of Mexico to the Silver Lake Recreation Area and WeekiWachee Springs.

Terra Vista is also one of the finest amenitized gated communities in Florida with three championship golf courses, two tennis centers, three private restaurants, three clubhouses and a new 42,000-square-foot Fitness & Spa Complex.

The community has recently opened 14 new, furnished single-family and upscale detached villa models, ranging from 1,677 to 4,184 square feet of living area. Terra Vista also offers luxurious homes up to 4,545 square feet, with standard home and lot packages prices ranging from the $300,000s to the $700,000s.

TREVISO BAY
Naples, Florida
239-643-1414
TrevisoBay.com

As it continues to take shape, Treviso Bay is securing its stature as Naples' most desirable new address. This extraordinary 1,050-acre gated, golf and resort-lifestyle community is located on US-41, just south of St. Andrews Boulevard in Naples.

Construction is progressing within the neighborhoods of Treviso Bay, the majority of which offer lake views and sweeping views of the 110,000-acre Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve. Via Veneto, di Napoli, Vercelli, Italia, Lipari, Pavia and Alberi Acqua„feature a product mix of grand villas, attached villas, coach homes, executive homes, custom estate homes and tower residences. Prices range from the $700,000s to more than $5 million.

Treviso Bay will feature the only Tournament Players Club in southwest Florida. The newest addition to the PGA TOUR's prestigious network of golf clubs, the TPC Treviso Bay will certainly raise the bar for golf in Naples. Designed by Arthur Hills, with PGA Championship winner and Ryder Cup Captain Hal Sutton as PGA TOUR Player Consultant, the course honors the game's proud traditions while offering an exhilarating and challenging experience for all players. The par-72 course measures more than 7,300 yards and is being built and maintained to the highest of PGA TOUR standards. Resident Charter Memberships are currently being offered to the TPC Treviso Bay Golf Club.

Another signature amenity is the Club & Spa at Treviso Bay. This multi-purpose lifestyle facility will include a full-service state-of-the-art fitness center, world-class spa, tennis courts, pro shop and aerobics/Pilates studios. There will be multiple swimming pools and integrated waterfall features. The Club will also serve as a venue for Treviso Bay social events.

Treviso Bay is only ten minutes away from the heart and soul of downtown Naples. Stroll along Fifth Avenue and Third Street„lined with galleries, cafes, fine fashion boutiques and gift shops. For the outdoor enthusiasts, Naples and the surrounding area offer a variety of exciting choices. From basking on pristine Gulf of Mexico white sand beaches, to boating and fishing or exploring the Everglades„there is something for everyone. Treviso Bay is being developed by V.K. Development Corporation.

TURNBERRY HARBOUR
Destin, Florida
850-650-4500
TurnberryHarbour.com

Turnberry, Ltd., one of the nation's leading luxury real estate developers, has unveiled Turnberry Harbour, an upscale master planned residential development located in Destin, Florida.

Situated on 80 acres along the Choctawhatchee Bay within the award-winning Regatta Bay Golf Course, Turnberry Harbour will include several residential buildings, a 34,500-square-foot clubhouse, luxurious spa and fitness center, tennis club and both casual and fine dining restaurants. The first residences to be introduced are a 19-story condominium tower featuring 136 suites and two, four-story maisonette buildings with six residences in each.

Offering magnificent golf course, Bay and Gulf of Mexico views, the tower will be comprised of several two- and three-bedroom floor plans ranging from 1,821 to 3,092 enclosed square feet. Two spectacular four-bedroom, five-and-one-half bath, 6,819-enclosed-square-foot penthouses will offer residents the ultimate in Turnberry living. The maisonettes will feature two, three-bedroom floor plans totaling 2,728 and 3,483 enclosed square feet. Prices range from the $900,000s to $2.5 million.

Turnberry Harbour residences will be constructed of the finest materials and an unparalleled attention to detail. Snaidero "Certosa" Italian kitchen and bath cabinetry; Giallo Light granite kitchen and master bath countertops; Thermador appliances, including a dual temperature wine captain and fully automatic and programmable built-in coffee machine in most residences; marble bathroom flooring and walls; Jacuzzi hydrotherapy tubs featuring recessed pulsating jets; and expansive private balconies are just a few of the standard amenities awaiting Turnberry Harbour residents.

Tower features include an elegantly appointed two-story lobby with 24-hour valet service, front desk attendant and security personnel; state-of-the-art fitness center; social room; and lushly landscaped pool deck overlooking Choctawhatchee Bay.

Other Turnberry residential developments include Porto Vita and Turnberry Isle Resort & Club in Aventura, Fla. The company is currently creating condominium and condominium-hotel projects in Las Vegas, South Florida, Washington D.C., Houston, San Francisco and Atlantis, Paradise Island in The Bahamas.

Turnberry Harbour's permanent, 12,290-square-foot sales center, complete with a fully-decorated three-bedroom model residence, is slated to open in late fall. Currently, prospective purchasers can learn more about Turnberry Harbour at the temporary on-site sales center located at 4503 Turnberry Harbour Drive.

WILDCAT RUN GOLF and COUNTRY CLUB
Estero, Florida
239-947-6066
WildcatRuncc.com

Set amidst unmatched beauty in its purest form is the intimate Wildcat Run Golf & Country Club, a gated community of 514 acres located between Naples and Fort Myers, Florida.

As a showcase of majestic palms and tall pines, cypress preserves and sparkling lakes, Wildcat Run embraces the ambiance and style of a traditional country club. Wildcat Run Golf & Country Club is one of Southwest Florida's premier golf course communities, featuring an outstanding Arnold Palmer-designed course in a pristine natural environment. Equity golf memberships, as well as non-resident memberships, are available for those seeking a luxurious lifestyle, warm and friendly companionship with the traditional amenities and service of a world-class private club.