Florida Keys ranked as second wonder of Florida in ‘South Florida Sun-Sentinel’ readers poll

September 16, 2007

Florida Keys – “South Florida Sun-Sentinel” readers chose the Florida Keys as the second wonder of Florida in a recent Seven Wonders of Florida readers poll.

A necklace of islands that begins just south of Miami, the Florida Keys are connected by the Overseas Highway’s 43 bridges — one almost seven miles long — over the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. Vistas of the Keys are dominated by emerald-green lagoons, deep-blue seas, nodding palms, rustling pines and olive-green mangroves.

The newspaper’s readers were asked to nominate locations throughout the state they considered one of the Seven Wonders of Florida. After nearly three months and hundreds of nominations, “Sun-Sentinel” staffers narrowed the field to 14 finalists. Readers then voted on the finalists through an online survey tallied weekly. The results were released the second week of August.

The Florida Everglades topped the list, followed by the Florida Keys and St. Augustine in third place.

Rounding out the list were Florida’s natural springs, Kennedy Space Center, Florida’s beaches and Walt Disney World.

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Orlando Luxury Retirement Homes Community Offers $49 Vacation Getaway for Two

September 1, 2007

Orlando, FL — In an effort to promote their new Orlando golf homes community for those age 55 and better, Solivita® is offering 55+ couples a $49 three day, two night getaway that includes:

There are over 70 clubs and organizations and over 100 weekly activities to keep residents feeling young and energetic. Life here is like living on a luxury cruise ship that never leaves the pier
- Two-night hotel stay
- Complimentary lunch for two in the Mediterranean-style Village Center

Free use of recreational facilities including:

- 32,000 sq. ft. Spa & Fitness Center
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- 17,000 sq. ft. Starlite Ballroom
- A variety of arts and crafts classes
- 7 lighted tennis courts
- 5 lighted pickle ball courts
- Championship caliber softball diamond

For a total of $69, couples can also enjoy a complimentary round of golf, played amidst the community’s luxury Orlando golf homes on one of two championship golf courses.

Solivita® is currently selling 24 luxury style Orlando retirement homes that range in price from upper $100K’s to over $500K. Those who purchase a home during their initial Discovery Days visit will be reimbursed for their travel expenses of airfare and gas up to a total of $1500.

To promote its new Orlando golf homes community for those ages 55 and better, Solivita® is offering a $49, 3 day, 2 night get away for couples that includes hotel, complimentary lunch and free access to the community’s many luxurious recreational activities.

The award winning Orlando golf homes community is planning to add many additional amenities to the property this December including a 19,000 square foot clubhouse with a state-of-the-art fitness center, a 4,000 square foot outdoor heated lap and splash pool, and much more.

“There are over 70 clubs and organizations and over 100 weekly activities to keep residents feeling young and energetic. Life here is like living on a luxury cruise ship that never leaves the pier,” says Nanette Plescia, Corporate Vice-President of Marketing at Solivita® Orlando retirement homes community. (http://www.solivita.com)

For more information about Solivita®’s $49 or $69 Discovery Days offer or to reserve your Discovery Days dates, visit http://www.avatarhomes.com/communities/solivita/discoverydaysInfo.html

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