Ormond Beach to Benefit from BP Tourist Money

BP Plc has opened its wallet and given the state of Florida another $25 million check to spend on tourism advertising over the next two to three months. The $25 million tourism grant is in addition to $25 million BP earlier in May gave Florida to help implement an area contingency plan

Some financial industry analysts estimate the London-based oil company will wind up spending $1 billion to clean up the oil spill in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama and compensate residents in those states, according to various published reports.

Directly affecting the tourist dollars that support Ormond Beach, Gov. Charlie Crist said, "As one of the world's favorite travel destinations, we will use every marketing resource available to spread the word that Florida's beaches are clean, our fish are biting, and the Sunshine State is open for business."

The beach is Ormond Beach's greatest asset. Let's protect and preserve this beautiful natural resource which supports our community.

Sherry Armstrong, Realtor
386-679-3191
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www.sherryarmstrong.com
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Home for Sale on Plantation Bay Golf Course, Ormond Beach

Here's a spectacular home just listed on the golf course in the gated community of Plantation Bay with views of two lakes and the green. Built by Centurion Homes, this is the Villa Ravello II model with pool, screened patio, 3-car garage, 4,124 SF interior, and a large lot of 29,210 SF. Built in 2007, the home features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, fans, fireplace, wet bar, great room, hot tub, screened balcony on 2nd floor, gourmet kitchen, and large master suite.

Buyers of this home will receive their choice of either a $13,000. discount towards the initiation fee for a full golf membership to Plantation Bay County Club, a $2,350. discount towards the initiation fee for a sports membership, a $900. discount towards the initiation fee for a fitness membership, or a $100. discount toward the initiation fee for a clubhouse membership, provided buyers join with in 30 days of closing. Discounts apply upon application approval.

All this for an asking price of $995,000, a reduction of $400,000 from the original list price.

I'm not the listing agent, but can show you this home in Plantation Bay or any golf course home of your choice in Ormond Beach. Let's work together to give you the golf lifestyle you have always wanted.

Sherry Armstrong, Realtor
386-679-3191
yourkeytothebeach@gmail.com

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Ormond Beach Homeowners Optimistic about Values

Zillow.com found that about half of US homeowners, those in Florida included, feel the value of their homes increased in the 1st quarter, 2010.

This statistic, however, also means about 50 percent of those surveyed think their home's value declined in the past year. Zillow's calculations conclude that 65 percent of U.S. homes actually declined in value.

To the extent home owners are overconfident about the value of their home, Zillow says, they could feel encouraged to put their home on the market. If a lot of them did so and their home values aren't as high as they think they are, it could have the effect of pushing down prices, feels Zillow’s Chief Economist Stan Humphries.

If you would like a professional opinion on the value of your Ormond Beach home, call or email me. Every neighborhood and community is different, and I can provide you with a thorough analysis of Ormond Beach real estate market trends.

Sherry Armstrong, Realtor
386-679-3191
yourkeytothebeach@gmail.com
www.sherryarmstrong.com
www.daytonabeachscene.com

Ormond Beach Wildflowers

Volusia County leaders have agreed to preserve the county's wildflowers along county roads. The County Council passed a resolution stating that the wildflowers are environmentally significant and county road maintenance programs should allow the blooms to flourish and set seed before being mowed.

A change in the road management program could not only make the roads more scenic, but would also save costs with less mowing, said Lisa Roberts, executive director of the Florida Wildflower Foundation, based in Maitland.

Volusia roads are already prolific with the native blooms, especially along the 260-mile River to the Sea Loop, a driving and cycling trail established in 2008. Volusia's county seat, DeLand, also hosts the state's largest wildflower festival, which attracted an estimated 9,000 attendees in March.

Volusia is the first Central Florida county to support the resolution, which has been accepted by Leon, Wakulla and Gadsden counties in Florida's Panhandle.

Come enjoy our lifestyle in Ormond Beach.

Sherry Armstrong, Realtor
386-679-3191
yourkeytothebeach@gmail.com
www.sherryarmstrong.com
www.daytonabeachscene.com

It's Turtle Nesting Season in Ormond Beach

May 1 marks the start of sea turtle nesting season along Florida's Atlantic coast, to run through October.

Volunteers and wildlife managers are hoping sea turtles that were released a year ago will return to give birth along the Volusia County shoreline. They saw a lower than average number of nests last year, so will patrol the beach and fence off active nests to protect them.

Beachfront businesses and homeowners will be required to keep lights from shining on the beach, which can cause the turtles to get distracted and crawl toward the light.

Learn more at the Sea Turtle Preservation Society.

Sherry Armstrong, Realtor
386-679-3191
yourkeytothebeach@gmail.com
www.sherryarmstrong.com
www.daytonabeachscene.com