Post Auction Deal in Venetian Bay

Great deal on a 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo in Venetian Bay. This unit is on the 4th (top) floor overlooking the lake. Wonderful views of the lake from both bedrooms and the main living area. Access to the balcony from both bedrooms and the living room also. Both bedrooms are master suites. This unit can be yours for $160,000.

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Venetian Bay Auction Part 5, Great Success

The Venetian Bay Auction was a great success over the weekend. The Auction started with 8 pre-sales, and heavy bidding on the first unit on the block. The opening bid was $176,000 and quickly went up to the winning bid of $231,000 for a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo. Unfortunately for the seller this was the best sell he had for the day. The remainder of the sells favored the buyers. The next unit, a 3 bedroom 2 bath sold for $187,100. By the end of the auction, 6 more units were sold for a total of 16 including the 8 pre-sales, with the best buy of the day being the last unit sold. A 2660 sq ft 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath condo, the Barcelona. This unit once listed for $553,900, the winning bid was just over half that price at $277,750.
Post Auction sales over the weekend added 4 more sales as the builder is honoring the last bid price on each group of units. You can still buy a 2 bedroom condo for $162,800; a 3 bedroom for $242,000; and a 4 bedroom for $277,750. The 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bath townhomes are now selling for $151,250.
As of right now, in the condos, there are 2 of the 2 bedroom units left, the nicest being #424. #434 is the other 2 bedroom unit.
There are 12 of the 3 bedroom units left, the best one is unit #433.
There are 2 of the 4 bedrooms left, #225 and #325, both with clock tower views.
There are 6 of the townhomes left, 4 on Casello, 3607, 3609, 3610, & 3618. And 2 on Airport, 342 & 330.
These are great prices, now is the time to buy, contact me today so you don't miss this great opportunity.
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Venetian Bay Auction Part 4

I have been asked several questions about the upcoming auction at Venetian Bay, here are the questions and answers.

All the advertising for the upcoming auction at Venetian Bay states that 10 of the units are Absolute Auctions, what does that mean?

That means the unit will be sold to the highest bidder if the auctioneer accepts a starting bid. If the builder does not like the bids that are being offered, he does not have to accept the bids and does not have to sell the unit.

Can I pre register for the auction?

Yes, you can just send me an E-mail and I will pre register you.

Can I bid online?

Yes, you can bid online, by phone, or I can bid for you. I will be happy to be on the phone with you or you can send me a text message.

Do I have to put down a deposit?

Yes, you will need a cashiers check for $10,000 on deposit before the auctions begins. The check should be made out to yourself.

Will any more money be required on the day of the auction?

If you win, you will be required to put 10% down on the purchase, your $10,000 deposit check will apply towards the 10%.

Can I finance my purchase?

Yes.

Don't forget the free timeshare to the first accepted offer at Savannah Point, after closing if you write the contract with me. The timeshare is with Wyndham Vacation Resorts and is 105,000 points, valued at over $8000. The timeshare will be deeded to you after closing and will be yours for life to use each year starting in 2010. Please visit their website to learn more about the resorts.
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Free Timeshare with Wyndham to 1st Contract in Savannah Point

There has been a large response to the Villas at Savannah Point, and I have decided to offer a free timeshare to the first accepted offer after closing if you write the contract with me. The timeshare is with Wyndham Vacation Resorts and is 105,000 points, valued at over $8000. The timeshare will be deeded to you after closing and will be yours for life to use each year starting in 2010. Please visit their website to learn more about the resorts.
https://www.wyndhamvacationresorts.com/ffr/resort/search.do

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Venetian Bay Auction Part 3

The Auction is just 2 weeks away, there have been 5 contracts written on the purchase of townhomes and condos since the pre-auction started. This enables buyers to lock in the price and take that unit off the market before the auction begins. It is a win win for both the buy and the builder.
If you are looking to join in on the auction make sure you preregister with me by sending me an E-mail. You will also need a cashiers check payable to yourself for $10,000 on the day of the auction.
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First Time Home Buyer Extended for U.S. Military

The House of Representatives voted 416 to 0 to pass the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009, which pushes the credit's current November 30 deadline back an additional year for members of the military, Foreign Service, and intelligence corps who served at least three months of qualified overseas duty in 2009. The next step is to pass the Senate and then to be signed by the President.
Extending the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit for everyone else is high on the Democratic Congressional to-do list. After meeting with President Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) released a statement that the government should “continue efforts to strengthen the housing market by extending the home buyer tax credit.”
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Economy.com, who is a consultant to Democrats in the administration and Congress, is advocating extending the credit and making it available to all home buyers. Opening it up to all home buyers would really help the housing market. Although it would cost the government a lot more money to fund, it is not nearly as much as we the tax payers have given to the big banks and their CEO's. This would give money back to the people who really drive the economy, the American home buyer.

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Venetian Bay Auction Part 2

The Auction is just over 2 weeks away, and there is a lot of excitement surrounding the condos and townhomes. All of these units pay a monthly maintenance fee plus the Venetian Bay yearly fee of $800.
The opening bid price for the townhomes have been set at $115,000 plus 10% for the auctioneer ($126,500). These townhomes originally sold for $260,000 and $270,000, and most recently listed at $172,500 and $178,500 depending on the features. The two best units are # 62 which has granite counters and tile floors, and # 57 which is an end unit. The monthly fee is $125.

The opening bid price for the 2 bd/2ba condos has also been set at $115,000 plus 10% for the auctioneer. These units originally sold for between $279,900 to $340,000, and most recently listed between $235,000 to $260,000. The nicest unit here is #315. The monthly fee is $268.95.

The opening bid price for the 3bd/3ba condos have been st at $165,000 plus 10% for the auctioneer (181,500). These originally sold for as much as $460878, most recently listed at $375,000. The 2 nicest units are 428 and 333. the monthly fee is $352 or $366.

The 4bd/3.5ba units have an opening bid price of $185,000 plus 10% for the auctioneer (203,500). these units sold for between $475,900 to $553,900, and most recently listed for $390,000 to $435,000. By far the nicest unit in the building is #418. The monthly fee is $410.

If you are looking to join in on the auction make sure you preregister with me by sending me an E-mail. You will also need a cashiers check payable to yourself for $10,000 on the day of the auction.

As I said in my last posting, buyer's have the potential to grab some great deals on these townhomes and condo units, however the best deals in Venetian Bay are at the Villas of Savannah Point.
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Best Deal In Venetian Bay

There has been a large response to the Villas at Savannah Point, and I have decided to offer a free timeshare to the first accepted offer after closing if you write the contract with me. The timeshare is with Wyndham Vacation Resorts and is 105,000 points, valued at over $8000. The timeshare will be deeded to you after closing and will be yours for life to use each year starting in 2010. Please visit their website to learn more about the resorts.https://www.wyndhamvacationresorts.com/ffr/resort/search.do

As you know from my previous post, some of the townhomes and condos will be auctioned off on Oct 24, but that's not the best deal in Venetian Bay. The viilas in Savannah Point built by the now bankrupted Tiffanny Homes are. These villas sold for over $400,000 two years ago and now you can get a two story for $189,900 and a single story for $169,900. The single story villa is 1982 sq ft of living area with a total area of 2753. It is a 3 bd, 2 ba, 2 car garage with a courtyard.




The two story villas are 2246 and 2445 sq ft of living area and 3293 and 3278 sq ft of total area. they are 3 bd, 2 1/2 ba with a den and a 2 car garage and a courtyard.













All of the villas have granite countertops, these are most assuredly luxury units with maintenance free living. The $200 monthly HOA fee covers lawn care and maintenance, sprinkler system, pest control, fertilization, exterior painting and roof maintenance. Please contact me if you would like to know more about these wonderful villas and this great opportunity.



















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Venetian Bay Condo & Townhome Auction

Stirling Sotheby's International Realty and Worldwide Auction Realty Services will be auctioning off 28 condos and 13 townhomes in Venetian Bay, 10 of them to be sold absolute. The auction will be held Saturday, October 24 @ 10AM. A pre- launch event was held for the current owners on Wednesday the 16th, where the auction was explained. The goal is to sell out all the remaining units. This is a great opportunity and maybe the last chance to own a new luxury condo or townhome in the premiere golf community in central Florida. Please contact me if you want more information or if you would like me to represent you at the auction. I will post another entry when I find out the starting bid prices.

If you are looking to join in on the auction make sure you preregister with me by sending me an E-mail. You will also need a cashiers check payable to yourself for $10,000 on the day of the auction.
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Why Are My Florida Property Taxes Going Up?

The proposed property tax notices are out and if your home is Homesteaded, you may be paying more in taxes. The reason for this is the millage rate has increased and the assessed value is still lower than the market value on your home. So even though the value of your home has dropped, it has not dropped below the assessed value. For example: if the assessed value for your home last year was $200,000 and your millage rate was 19, then your tax bill was $3,800. This year, your assessed value remained at $200,000 but the millage went up to lets say 22, then this year's tax bill will be $4,400. The reason the Taxing Authorities have raised the millage, is because the values of all the properties in Florida have gone down. Unlike most of us, when we have less money to spend we lower our budget, rather than lowering their budget, they are increasing our taxes. I guess they can't figure out that we are in a recession, income has remained level at best. The truth is that if we are lucky enough to still have a job, we have probably lost income.
Florida has legislation stating that the proper “measuring-stick” for taxing authority growth, from year to year, is the “Per Capita Income (PCI) Index + Growth” (meaning annual growth in newly constructed properties). Clearly the Taxing Authority's spending far exceeded increases in the personal income and the growth of newly constructed properties.
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Will the $8000 First-Time Buyer Tax Credit be Renewed?

The $8,000 First-Time Buyer Tax Credit expires Nov. 30, there are Bills pending in both the U.S. House and the Senate to extend or revise the credit.Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid of Nevada favors an extension of the current credit. He was quoted by the Las Vegas Sun saying, "It's something we can get done."Connecticut Democratic Senator Christopher J. Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, is co-sponsor of a bill with Georgia Republican Senator Johnny Isakson that would raise the credit amount to a maximum of $15,000. I don't think this is going to fly, but an extension is possible.As I have said before, a bird in the hand is worth more than two in the bush. If you are planning on buying a home and you can close before Nov. 30th, I recommend you do so. Home prices are low, interest rates are low, it is a buyers market and we don't know what our leaders in Washington are going to do for sure.
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Should you wait for the $15000 Homebuyer tax credit

Senator Johnny Isakson, a Georgia Republican, introduced a bill in June that would increase the homebuyers tax credit to $15,000 and remove the income restriction and expand the program to all borrowers, not just first time homebuyers.
Some of my clients have asked if they should wait for the new tax credit of $15000. First of all, no one knows if the bill introduced by Senator Isakson will ever became law. The old adage "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" is perfect for this situation. The current tax credit has cost the government $2 to $3 billion, the proposed bill will cost around $32 billion. There is a lot of opposition to the $15000 credit so it is definitely not a sure thing.
YOU MAY NOT GET THE FULL $15000
The tax credit is based on 10% of the purchase price, so if you buy a home for less than $150,000, you will not receive the full $15000.
Unlike the current $8000 credit, it only offsets your tax liability over the next 2 years. Most first time homebuyers should take advantage of the current $8000 credit. I say this because most first time homebuyers do not have a $7500 tax liability each year and will not be able to receive the full $15000 credit. Also your tax liability will be lower after you buy a home because of your new mortgage deduction. To find your tax liability for your 2008 tax return, look on form 1040 line 61 or if you filed a 1040A it is on line 37 and line 11 on the 1040EZ. If the amount on this line is lower than $4000, you are better off taking the current $8000 credit.
If you are not a first time home buyer, and your situation allows you to put off buying a home, I recommend you wait and see what happens to this bill.

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NEW URGENT CARE CLINIC OPENS FOR PORT ORANGE AND NEW SMYRNA BEACH

New Smyrna Beach, Florida: Bay View urgent Care, a full-service urgent care clinic opened in New Smyrna Beach. The clinic is co-ventured by Bert Fish Medical Center and EMPros--the emergency physician group staffing the Emergency Department at Bert Fish Medical Center. Bay View Urgent Care is located at the rear entrance of Venetian Bay, at the corner of Pioneer trail and Airport Road. The upscale appointed urgent care center features six patient treatment rooms, a full laboratory and x-ray, and is staffed by board-certified family practice and emergency physicians.
"We think Bay view is ideally situated to help people living on the westside of I-95" remarked Dr. Chuck Duva, Managing Partner for the venture. "We know there are about 10,000 rooftops in New Smyrna Beach and Port Orange surrounding this facility." the plan is to relocate the clinic in a few years into the town center in Venetian Bay.
"We have already received calls from people asking how soon we will be opening." said Tara Montgomery, Clinic Manager. The clinic will be open seven days a week with hours of: Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Saturday hours will be 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. No appointments are necessary; walk-in anytime. Most major insurance plans are accepted. To learn more, the public is urged to come and take a tour or call the clinic at (386) 427-0396 or visit the website at: http://www.bayviewuc.com/
Bay View Urgent Care MEDIA RELEASE
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Luna Bell Ristorante

The new Italian restaurant in Venetian Bay will be called Luna Bell Ristorante, and will feature a menu with a unique blend of Italian and International fare. Chef Marko and Chef Jacob will be serving up lunch and dinner to their patrons who will enjoy indoor seating or Al Fresco dining on the lake terrace. The restaurant will also have a full service bar. We are all looking forward to the grand opening scheduled for November 1st.


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First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit

Beginning July 1, first-time homebuyers will be able to use the federal $8,000 tax credit for their downpayment. With a FHA mortgage the required downpayment is 3 1/2 %, the $8000 would be enough for a $230,000 home. First-time homebuyers will be able to apply for downpayment assistance before they close on the purchase of their home, and then repay the amount borrowed when they get their tax refund. The program will operate through local county housing administrators. Details are still being worked out, however I am sure they will have to attend a first-time homebuyers class, the class if free and can be setup by your Realtor. Please contact me if you would like assistance.
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Italian Restaurant Coming Soon

Italian restaurant coming soon. The new eatery is scheduled to open November 1st. It will be located in the Town Center on the lake side. The Venetian Bay residents have been looking forward to having a real restaurant in our community for two years. With the economy looking brighter, I believe the timing of this restaurant could not be better. I know it will be supported by all the Venetian Bay residents and the surrounding communities as well. The key to success will be the prices on the menu, if they are reasonable, the restaurant will enjoy repeat costumers.

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Foreclosures and Short Sales

There are currently 9 homes on the short sale/foreclosure market in Venetian Bay. The listing price ranges from $165,000 to $300,000. There have been 8 short sale/foreclosures closed in the past year, the final sales price range from $216,500 to $340,000, all of them sold for within $15,000 of the list price. There are 2 homes that are under contract, their list price are $229,000 and $265,000. The inventory is starting to drop, and sales are on the rise, with the low interest rates and the great prices now is the time to buy. If you ahve been waiting for the bottom, your wait is over, contact me to show any of these homes.

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Savannah Point

It looks like Tiffany Homes is putting their Courtyard Villas at Savannah Point on the back burner. They have stopped construction and closed down their models. They have also priced the remaining homes to sell: the Diana on lot 46 is a 2426 sq ft luxury villa that was priced at $425,998.00 is now priced at $259,900.00 and I think you can get it for even less. Other models are listed at $229,900.00. If you would like to see these or any other home here in Venetian Bay, please give me a call at 386 760 7607.
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Foreclosures and Short Sales vs conventional sales

There are some buyers that are only looking at bank owned properties. They think these are the best deals, but this is not always the case.


Banks are willing to take between 8 and 10 percent less than the appraised value for their properties. Many homeowners are willing to take less than the appraised value for their homes as well, and some even advertise below appraised value.


When an offer is made on a bank owned property, the first thing the bank does is order an appraisal to determine the value. The next step is to have the closing company prepare a HUD form with all the cost involved in the sell of the property to determine the bottom line. The banks have no emotions, if the offer meets their bottom line they will accept the offer, if it doesn't, they have an unlimited supply of money especially with the government bailouts, and they will sit on the property.





As the housing market declined in 2007 and 2008, some homeowners were still living in the past, and thought their homes should be worth what they were at the peak of the market. Now, the smart seller knows the current market conditions and have priced their homes accordingly.


A homeowner that is serious about selling their home has to compete with the bank owned properties, therefore they have lowered their prices. In addition the homeowner is emotional, the price they are willing to accept fluctuates based on any number of factors, and can change daily, this can work to the buyers advantage. The homeowner also has a limited supply of money, and may be in a must sell situation.
So the moral to the story is; when everyone else is buying bank owned properties, it is a great time to look at the properties offered by the homeowner.

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Do You Need A Realtor When You Buy a New Home

Why should you use a Realtor when you are buying from a builder?

Many new home buyers are unaware they should have a Realtor on their side when they purchase a new home. Just like with the purchase of a resale home, your Realtor (buyer's agent) will represent you during your transaction. The builder or their sales person is representing the builder’s interest not yours. When you have me as your Realtor, I am your agent, and I will look out for your best interest.

Who pays your Realtor in a new construction purchase?

The best thing about working with me is that it cost you nothing. Using my services in your purchase will not increase the price that you pay for your new home. To ensure you get the best price, I will use statistics from recent sales in our area to help you determine the right offering price. I will earn my commission working for you and will be paid by the seller (the builder or developer) at closing.

Are there any other advantages to having a Realtor?

Yes, as a Realtor, I am a professional and adhere to a code of ethics. I under go continuing education to improve my knowledge and stay up to date on the various things that effect real estate. The real estate market is constantly changing, and may vary from neighborhood to neighborhood. Knowing these market conditions will assist you in finding the best property and getting it at the very best price. More reasons to use a Realtor

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Homebuyer Tax Credit

REVISED CREDIT –
EFFECTIVE FOR PURCHASES ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2009 AND BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2009
The Credit has been increased to $8000, up from $7500. The credit reduces (or can eliminate) income tax liability for the year of purchase. Any unused amount of tax credit is refunded to purchaser when you file your income tax. The full amount of credit is available for individuals with adjusted gross income of no more than $75,000 ($150,000 on a joint return). Phases out above those caps ($95,000 and $170,000). First-time Homebuyer Only; Purchaser (and purchaser’s spouse) may not have owned a principal residence in 3 years previous to purchase. Unlike last years $7500 Tax Credit there is no repayment requirement unless the home is sold within three years of purchase, then the entire amount of credit is recaptured on sale.

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BUILDER MAY OWE YOU $$$

If you bought a home in 2008, the previous owner may owe you money. The previous owner is responsible for the taxes for the time they owned the home. The closing agent estimated the amount the taxes would be and collected their share and credited it to you at the closing. If the estimate was low, you are owed money, this is very likely if you bought a new construction home because the tax was figured on the land value only.



Here is how it works:

1. find out what your tax bill is, not the discount rate paid in November but the full rate.

2. figure out how long they owned the property.

3. check the HUD statement you received at closing and see how much they paid for property tax.

4. do the math.

5. collect your money.

6. if you don't understand or can not find the information, check with your Realtor or the Closing Agent, they will have the information and be able to help with the math.



Example:

You bought your home on March 1, 2008. The closing agent estimated the taxes to be $1200.00 for the year and credited you $200. The actual tax bill ended up being $2400.00 for the year. You are due $200 from the previous owners.



The math:



$2400 tax bill divided by 12 months = $200 per month.

$200 multiplied by 2 months (Jan and Feb) = $400.

$400 minus the $200 already credited you at closing = $200 you are owed.



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Time to file for your Homestead

If you bought your home in 2008, and lived in it as your permanent residence on January 1, 2009, you need to file for your Florida Homestead exemption before March 1, 2009.
The Florida Homestead Exemption is $50,000 and will reduce the amount you pay for your property tax.
The first $25,000 applies to all property taxes, including school district taxes. The additional exemption up to $25,000, applies to the assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 and only to non-school taxes.
You can file at any of the Volusia county offices.

(386) 736-5901 (West Volusia)
(386) 254-4601 (Daytona Beach)
(386) 423-3315 (New Smyrna Beach)
(386) 775-5257 (Orange City)

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Walk, Run, Bike

Our friends, Jeff and Frances have compiled a list of courses for you to walk, run or bike. All distances were obtained using a Garmin 405 handheld GPS unit. Distances are accurate within 15 feet.

TOWN CENTER LAKE LOOP - 1.03 Miles
From Snap Fitness take a right on Luna Bella Lane to Airport Road. Turn right on the sidewalk along the lake to Casello Road. Turn right on Casello back to Luna Bella to Snap Fitness Center.

SAVANNAH POINT LOOP - 1.90 Miles.
From Snap Fitness go left on Luna Bella lane to the clock tower, and go right. Proceed along the fountains to Gallia Road, then go left taking the sidewalk along the tree line to the entrance of Savannah Point. Take Torre Road around Savannah Point and return to Snap Fitness the same way.

ARBOR LAKES/SAVONA SOUTH LOOP - 2.4 Miles.
From Snap Fitness go right on Luna Bella Lane, cross Airport Road and take a right on the trail sidewalk to the wooden bridge across the creek. Walk around the cul de sac loop and continue to walk the perimeter road around Arbor Lakes. Continue the perimeter road around Savona North back to Airport Road. Take Airport Road to Luna Bella Lane and back to Snap Fitness.

SAVANNAH POINT/VILLA LOOP - 2.4 Miles
From Snap Fitness take Luna Bella Lane to Airport Road and go right. Follow Airport Road to the sidewalk the runs along the back side of the Villas. Take a right onto the sidewalk. After crossing Luna Bella Lane at the back of the Villas continue on the sidewalk into Savannah Point. The sidewalk follows the perimeter of Savannah Point to the entrance at Meleto Blvd. From the entrance of Savannah Point return to Snap Fitness by following the sidewalk along the tree line.
ALTERNATE ROUTE - 1.83 Miles
At the intersection of the sidewalk at the back of the Villas and Luna Bella Lane you can take Luna Bella Lane back to Snap Fitness.

NATURE TRAIL/AIRPORT ROAD LOOP - 2.92 Miles
Form Snap Fitness go right on Luna Bella Lane across Airport Road. Follow the signs to JR's Park following the sidewalk along the creek to the wooded bridge. do not cross the bridge but continue straight on the hard dirt path. Take a slight jog around a small portion of the lake and follow the path which is now straw covered. The path is wide flat and easy to follow. Follow the straw trail to the intersection with a wide dirt roadway and turn right. This is the old Samsula irrigation canal access road. This part of the trail is straight for .75 miles, At the end of the .75 miles the road continues straight and becomes unkempt and overgrown. The nature trail goes off to the right over a culvert. Once over the culvert you will see the rooftops of Tuscan Reserve through the trees. Stay to the right and you will see the paved sidewalk ahead. take the sidewalk to Airport Road and return to Snap Fitness. The unpaved portion of the Nature Trail is 1.3 miles.ALTERNATE ROUTE - 2.77 MilesAt the intersection of the paved sidewalk and Airport Road you can cross Airport Road and continue on the sidewalk that goes behind the Villas. This sidewalk intersects with Luna Bella Lane returning to Snap Fitness.

SAVANNAH POINT/PROMENADE PARKE LOOP - 3 Miles
From Snap Fitness take Luna Bella Lane to the clock tower and go right along the fountains to Gallia Road. Take the sidewalk along the tree line to the entrance of Savannah Point. Take Torre Road around the perimeter of Savannah Point to Tesoro Circle. Take a left and leave Savannah Point and enter Promenade Parke. Take Tesoro to the large roundabout. Go around the circular park at the roundabout and return to Snap Fitness by the same route.

PIONEER TRAIL LOOP - 3.6 Miles
From Snap Fitness take a right on Luna Bella Lane to Airport Road. Go right on Airport to Pioneer Trail. return to Snap Fitness by the same route.

ROUTE 44 LOOP - 4 Miles
From Snap Fitness take a right on Luna Bella Lane to Airport Road and take a left to Route 44 and return.

AIRPORT ROAD LOOP - 7.3 Miles
From Snap Fitness go right on Luna Bella Lane to Airport Road. Turn left on Airport road to route 44, turn around and take Airport road to Pioneer Trail. Then turn around and return to Snap Fitness via Airport Road and Luna Bella Lane.

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Its 2009 and we are looking to the future

It a new year, and we are looking forward to some big changes here in Venetian Bay. We hope to break ground on the new supermarket, and open a restaurant, and sports bar this year in the Town Center. Now is a great time to plan your move to Venetian Bay, the prices for both purchases and rentals are at an all time low, and the future looks bright for them to rise.

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