2009 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Residents of the World Golf Village in St. Augustine were able to experience the 2009 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony right from their own backyards. Held on November 2 at the World Golf Hall of Fame, the ceremony honored golf legends and contributors such as Christy O'Connor, Jose Maria Olazabal and Lanny Wadkins.

The induction ceremony is held each year at the World Golf Hall of Fame. 2009 Inductees received a special trophy as well as exhibits within the museum in their honor. Inductees' personal items were also added to their personal lockers in the Member Locker Room and bronzed relief plaques for each inductee will be added to to the "Wall of Fame" within the Hall. The event was free and open to the public. Golf aficionados were able to set up chairs and blankets on the World Golf Hall of Fame lawn to listen to presenters including Jim Nantz and Arnold Palmer.

This ceremony is just one of the special events that World Golf Village residents get to enjoy throughout the year. In addition to being home of the World Golf Hall of Fame, the Neighborhoods of the World Golf Village boast amenities such as the PGA TOUR Spa Laterra, a year-round heated Junior Olympic-sized pool, lighted tennis courts, playground and fitness center. With community parks, fishing, walking paths and kayaking the World Golf Village has something for everyone.

Interested in checking out the World Golf Village for yourself? Visit www.worldgolfrealestate.com or fan them on Facebook www.facebook.com/worldgolfvillage or follow along with all the updates on Twitter @WorldGolfVillag

Residents Love Active Lifestyle at the Cascades of World Golf Village

Steve and Gail Archer are extremely excited to have finally moved into their home at the Cascades in the master-planned development World Golf Village. The Cascades is an active adult neighborhood within the Northeast Florida golf community that features homes priced from the $300,000s. Upon touring the community, the Archers immediately knew it was the perfect choice for their retirement home.

With lawn maintenance covered by the homeowner's association, the Archers are free to spend their days taking advantage of the wonderful amenities the Cascades offers. Not only do residents have access to the two exceptional golf courses and community village, but the Cascades has their own unique amenities including at 22,000 square foot clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools with spa, tennis and bocce ball. Inside the clubhouse are a myriad of ping pong tables, billiard rooms and other areas for residents to socialize and relax.

The Archers' home is 2,000 square feet with two bedrooms, two baths and a den converted into a third bedroom. The spacious home, decorated in an eclectic Florida style with yellows, golds, palm trees and other live plants, offers an open floorplan with a great room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, laundry room, lanai and two-car garage. The couple installed an eco-friendly solar tube in the kitchen, which provides lots of natural sunlight, and low-e glass windows, which offer insulation against heat and cold. Situated on a nature preserve, the Archers enjoy a beautiful view from the back of the home.

The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village Launches Full Social Media Marketing Program

The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village, Northeast Florida's most exciting choice for golf course living, excitedly launched a full scale social media marketing program earlier this summer. The program combines some existing online activities with many new initiatives to create an innovative, comprehensive effort to help staff at the community communicate with current homeowners and prospective homebuyers.

The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village is a masterplanned, golf course community in St. Johns County. Conveniently situated between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, the masterplanned golf community offers a variety of distinctive neighborhoods from gated, custom estate homes and resort condominiums, to stylish patio homes.

The community's social media marketing plan includes a strong presence on popular online networking sites such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter; as well as on real estate industry sites such as Trulia and ActiveRain. The neighborhood has already seen a great response from the online community, with over 315 Facebook fans on their page, http://www.facebook.com/worldgolfvillage.

With a majority of home shoppers shopping online first, the community has made a purposeful and strategic effort to reach them where they are looking and in a way that will make an impression.

Their social media marketing program allows the community to provide important information, videos and photos to current homeowners, real estate agents and prospective buyers. Links to all of the community's new sites can be found on the community's corporate site, www.worldgolfrealestate.com. Videos can also be viewed by searching World Golf Village on Youtube.

Residents at World Golf Village enjoy championship golf, the PGA TOUR Spa Laterra and world-class entertainment including the World Golf Hall of Fame and IMAX® Theater. First-class community amenities include top-ranked St. Johns County schools, year-round heated Junior Olympic-sized pool, lighted tennis courts, playground, fitness center and more. With community parks, fishing, walking paths and kayaking, World Golf Village is perfect for those seeking the outdoor lifestyle. The resort community also affords convenience in shopping with top-notch stores, restaurants and services right at home; including a Publix grocery store, dry cleaners, veterinary clinic and more; and the St. Augustine Outlet Center and the Belz Factory Outlet are only minutes away.

Davidson Companies Named Number 2 Best Florida Company to Work For

Congratulations to The Davidson Companies! They have been named the number two best company to work for in Florida by Florida Trend magazine. The rankings – the first statewide Best Companies list – appear in the August Florida Trend issue.

The Best Companies To Work For in Florida program was created by Florida Trend and Best Companies Group and endorsed by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals, the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC), the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, the Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE) and the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce.

About The Davidson Companies
Davidson Realty, Inc. specializes in selling commercial and residential real estate in World Golf Village and the surrounding northeast Florida areas. Since 1989, Davidson has been a vital part of the north St. Johns county community, playing a key role in its development and growth. As the original master developers of World Golf Village, Davidson Development has overseen every step of creating a place where families can live, work and enjoy a one-of-a-kind lifestyle in harmony with its gorgeous natural setting. Davidson Realty is here to assist you with residential and commercial sales, as well as leasing, short sales, distressed properties and foreclosures.

The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village Get Social

The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village, Northeast Florida's most exciting choice for golf course living, has embraced social networking. There are lots of ways to find them! Fan them on Facebook www.Facebook.com/WorldGolfVillage or Follow them on Twitter www.Twitter.com/WorldGolfVillag.

Conveniently situated between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, the masterplanned golf community offers a variety of distinctive neighborhoods from gated, custom estate homes and resort condominiums, to stylish patio homes priced from the $200,000s to $2 million. Residents enjoy championship golf, the PGA TOUR Spa Laterra and world-class entertainment including the World Golf Hall of Fame and IMAX® Theater. First-class community amenities include top-ranked St. Johns County schools, year-round heated Junior Olympic-sized pool, lighted tennis courts, playground, fitness center and more. With community parks, fishing, walking paths and kayaking, World Golf Village is perfect for those seeking the outdoor lifestyle. The resort community also affords convenience in shopping with top-notch stores, restaurants and services right at home; including a Publix grocery store, dry cleaners, veterinary clinic and more; and the St. Augustine Outlet Center and the Belz Factory Outlet are only minutes away. Winner of the 2002 Florida Association of Realtors Environmental Award, World Golf Village is a Hillman Properties community developed by Davidson Development, Inc. in cooperation with The Hillman Company. For more information about The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village, visit www.worldgolfrealestate.com.