There is some good news. Skin cancer can be prevented with the proper steps and caution. On Thursday, May 31 at 7:00 pm Dr. Robert Brown of North Florida Dermatology Associates will be presenting a free seminar on Skin Care and Skin Prevention. Hosted by the Davidson Realty as part of their Davidson Speaker Series, Dr. Brown will discuss the importance of sun protection, regular skin check-ups and how to navigate the sea of SPF (Sun Protection Factor) ratings.  Dr. Brown will also discuss how important it is for children to be aware of skin cancer at an early age. “Rates of skin cancer in children, teens and young adults are growing at an alarming rate,” Dr. Brown cautioned.  Throughout the seminar, Dr. Brown will be answering questions, providing insights, and giving advice for minimizing skin aging and maximizing skin health.

After completing his undergraduate degree at Duke University, Dr. Brown received his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center.  Completing a three year residency in dermatology at the Medical College of Virginia, Dr. Brown is Board Certified in dermatology.  He has published a number of dermatologic journal articles and completed a variety of dermatologic research projects.  Beside general dermatology, Dr. Brown specializes in dermatologic surgery, chemical peels, sclerotherapy for spider veins, laser surgery, tumescent liposculpture, tattoo removals.  He is a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons, American Academy of Dermatology, Duval County Medical Society, Jacksonville Dermatology Society, Clay County Medical Society and is Board Certified in Dermatology.

Serving the greater area of Jacksonville since 1983, North Florida Dermatology Associates is a leading dermatologic practice in Northeast Florida. For more information about the practice and Dr. Brown, please visit www.nfderm.com.

Well, to start with it is important to recognize that eating healthy keeps us feeling good and helps us to maintain a healthy weight.  Healthy eating includes eliminating as much junk food, fast food and processed food as possible since these foods weaken our immune system.  Additionally, if we look at the foundation of healthy eating we find fruits and veggies which actually improve our immune function. Unfortunately these are often the hardest to get into our families diets on a consistent basis.  If this is your challenge….never fear!  Below there are ten tips for getting your family to eat more of these immune boosters every day!

1.  Start A nibble tray.  Take a muffin tin and fill each cup with a fruit or veggie and /or a healthy dip.  Leave it on the table and the kids will munch on it throughout the day.
2. Put away the junk food.  We all need a snack between meals so it is important to keep the healthy options available.  I have found in my house that if junk food is not around, we happily fill our tummies with the good stuff.  Plus junk food adds to my grocery bill without offering me any benefit for the money I am spending.
3. Freeze Fruit.  Instead of frozen treats that contain harmful sweeteners and dyes opt to freeze fruit.  Try bananas on a stick or make kabobs with pineapple, mango and grapes. 
4. Grow a garden.  Research shows that kids who participate in the growing of food are much more likely to want to eat what they grow. Plus the food tastes better.
5. Add veggies to your recipes.  For example plain pasta is a simple carb but add some fresh tomatoes, onions or peppers and it begins to have some health benefits. 
6. Make creative snacks.  Remember ants on a log growing up (celery with peanut butter and raisins)?   Perhaps you could make pizza faces with pita rounds, sauce, and veggies as eyes, nose and mouth and cheese as hair. 
7. Put kids in charge.  Lay out some healthy ingredients and let the kids get creative.  Options include peanut butter, hummus, fruits and veggies cut into fun shapes, whole wheat crackers and so on.  Let them make their own trail mix with nuts, granola and dried fruits.  Again, kids are more likely to eat something that they created.
8. Make smoothies.  You can hide a world of seemingly yucky foods in a yummy smoothie.  For example the taste of Kale can be disguised when blended with frozen bananas, pineapple and mango.
9. Take raw fruits and veggies with you.  This will be a more filling snack while you are out and you won’t add empty calories that lead to weight gain.
10. Be a good example.  If you don’t eat veggies your kids won’t want to either.  If you are frowning at the peas on your plate, your kids will find fault with them too.  Kids will model behavior so engage in choices that you want them to mimic.

Kelly DeVivo is a Wellness Coordinator with a company that produces a raw fruit and veggie concentrate for adults and children known as Juice Plus.  For more information please visit www.giveyourbodygreens.com  or contact Kelly at 239-293-0799.

Our final video in the three-step process of building your dream home with Arthur Rutenberg Homes showcases the construction process with builder Mark Refosco. Fortunately, we were able to visit two very special homes currently under construction in World Golf Village’s King & Bear neighborhood, so you can see the high quality and attention-to-detail Rutenberg delivers.

Mark explains, “You dream, we build” and that’s exactly what they do! One family from northern Pennsylvania chose sunny Northeast Florida for relocation to escape the cold.  As you can see in our video, the weather in February was pretty perfect! The Pennsylvania family took the Mediterranean style plan from the model home we saw on our first video and customized the plan choosing a French Country elevation. They customized the kitchen layout and the owner is working with her cabinet specialist from up north to make her dream kitchen come to life! 

The second home is perfectly constructed for the avid golfer with a customized plan adding 90 degree-view doors that open to their lanai and showcase their beautiful golf view. Who wouldn’t want to watch the sun go down over the 5th hole of the King & Bear?

It just goes to show, Rutenberg truly means it when they say you dream and we build.  We hope you enjoy our final video and please give one of our Davidson Realty agents a call at 904-940-5000 if you have any questions on finding the perfect homesite, choosing a builder, or information on our area.

As Dan tells it – Ben paused and riveted him with an amour-piercing look – held eye-to-eye for an uncomfortably long time – then simply said, “Keep working at it”.

The rest is history because Dan Jenkins went on to become the greatest and most revered sportswriter in America – always working at his craft.

The folks and fans that were fortunate to be a part of the sold-out crowd in attendance at the World Golf Hall of Fame 2012 Induction Ceremony heard this story, along with many others – told live and in-person by the 2012 Inductees.

Monday, May 7th, marked the induction of the Class of 2012 which included Dan Jenkins, Lifetime Achievement; Sandy Lyle, International Inductee; Hollis Stacy, Veterans Category; Peter Alliss, Lifetime Achievement; and Phil Mickelson, PGA TOUR Inductee.

Each inductee was first introduced, via a video presentation. In each case, the video spokesperson then took the stage to introduce the inductee. This sequence was both professional and intimate and worked well to highlight the personal and powerful impact each inductee has had on the game.

Making the ceremony very special, all five inductees and their five presenters participated in person.

Those appearing to pay their respects as part of the Member Roll Call included, among others, Judy Rankin, Nancy Lopez, Louise Suggs, Marlene Stewart Streit, Deane Beman, Pete Dye, Johnny Miller and the World Golf Hall of Fame Ambassador, Gary Player.

Dan Jenkins became the first living sportswriter to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame and this June he will cover his 211th major event at the U.S. Open in San Francisco. Mr. Jenkins’ first major was at the 1951 U.S. Open.

On the podium, in thanks and celebration, Dan said he was thankful to be honored and inducted, “especially as a vertical human”.

During his address, Dan reflected on the changes he has witnessed over the sixty-five or so years he has been writing about golf. He said so much has changed that it won’t be long before the only thing left will be “vampires, text messages and a lone voice saying turn left at the next intersection”.

Dan closed his remarks by saying that he wanted two statements on his tombstone. The first one, “I knew this would happen”. The second one, “You guys hold it down; I’m off to the next adventure”.

Dan entertained, inspired and rallied the crowd and set up a wonderfully engaging evening of story telling. He was the first of the evening, but not the last, to induce loud and long laughter.

Sandy Lyle followed with his dry and winning wit – telling the audience that only eleven Scots had been inducted – and the first ten were already dead when honored. Mr. Lyle is a Member of the Order of the British Empire and was the penultimate example of tradition and etiquette.

His good friend and role model, the loveable Spanish champion Severiano (Seve) Ballesteros, once said of Sandy, “If we were all playing our very best, there would be only one winner, every time; and that would be Sandy Lyle”.

At the invincible age of 16, Sandy decided to become a golfer. His father’s words of wisdom included; “make sure you beat the three B’s: birds, booze and boredom” and make sure to always exhibit “tempo before temper”.

At the Riviera Club in California – after his first round of golf in which the young Tiger Woods was in the field – Sandy was interviewed in the press tent. Sandy was asked, “What do you think of Tiger Woods?”. Sandy responded, “I don’t think I have ever played that course”.

Even the gentlemanly Mr. Lyle was able to bring down the house with that line.

When Hollis Stacy was feted, she was the perfectly-gentile southern-charmer. She comes from a family of ten children – raised on the Georgia coast in Savannah – where to this day she remains “in love with the ecosystem of the humid south”.

Hollis described her sisters and brothers as being her fans, her competitors and her very best friends.

She grew up learning how to live with chaos and how to manage all those things that weren’t in her control. Hollis shared that her mother was the reason for her engrained and repeatable tempo on the course and that the secret to her tournament success was her short game.

While a lot of folks were “experimenting” during the hippie years, Ms. Stacy became the only player ever to win a Junior Championship title three times – winning it in 1969, 1970 and 1971.

Hollis said that golf mirrored life, for she always learned from her mistakes – and the learning led to winning.

At the conclusion of her remarks, Hollis lingered on stage as if she had something more to share. When the applause died down – you could hear her ask the ceremony host Dan Hicks, “Do I just stand here”. Then after realizing she was to exit the stage – she paused and said to her family, before walking off, just like a jubilant little girl, “I did it!”

It was touching, sweet and sincere.

For thirty-seven years, Peter Alliss, “The Voice of Golf”, held the record as the largest baby by weight ever born in Europe. He was a really big baby and he went on to become the first and biggest golf commentator in history.

He said he came out ready to work at birth but allowed that he spent his career “waffling along and just being observant”. Peter claims to have “never really worked very hard” and that he was fortunate to have “things fall into my lap”.

His family has been a part of the sport of golf for over one hundred years and Mr. Alliss, like Mr. Jenkins, says he has seen dramatic change in the sport. Oddly and unusually, Peter claims that the invention of the cylindrical mower may prove to be the greatest contribution to the game. 

Mr. Alliss – while looking at Phil Mickelson sitting in the front row with his photogenic-family – guaranteed the audience that the greatest golfers of all time were the early ones scoring par or better, playing with inferior equipment on inferior courses in inferior conditions for the simple love of the game.

Although Peter still broadcasts for the BBC and is truly happy at home – he said that some of his best times and memories were in concert with the ABC broadcasting crew. Of course, he qualified that by saying he was paid astronomical sums, was put up in the finest hotels with incredible food and could ride the Concorde back and forth if schedules dictated – a great gig if you can get it.

Mr. Alliss told a ribald tale about an encounter, when young, with the headmistress, Mrs. Violet Weymouth, who claimed, “Peter does have a brain, but he’s rather loathe to use it.” “I fear for his future” were the last words Mrs. Weymouth wrote in his report.

At the end of the story, Peter concluded with, “If there is such a thing as heaven and if people do look down (as he looked up) well, mom, dad, here we are. Look at this. Look where I’ve been, look what I’ve done. Never worked very hard at it. But it’s fallen into place. Lovely family, lovely wife, looks after me, shouts a bit occasionally. But they are remarkable. They put up with all my nonsense and I love them dearly”.

Then the kicker came. Peter said, “And, Mrs. Weymouth, if you’re there” — as he flashed his pointed middle finger, likewise upward. The gesture drew deep, belly-laughs and a good amount of audible shock. That one probably was edited from the TV broadcast, although assuredly shown in Britain. 

Before Peter turned the stage over to the evening’s highlight, Mr. Mickelson – he shared his opinion about his visit to the World Golf Village and the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Peter made it clear that he wanted to say a few things – not because it was expected or the right, polite thing to do – but because he was truly impressed. Mr. Alliss told the attendees that he was glad he visited such a remarkable facility.

He said the World Golf Village was a “Disney-like, stunning place – quite magical really – and not just the beautiful museum and hall – but the whole experience – coming in the main road and seeing the gardens and all the trees and the care of this place”.

He galvanized his observations by saying, “I know – I’ve seen quite a bit all around the world – and this place is special”.

With the crowd totally engaged and eager for more – PGA TOUR Commissioner, Tim Finchem, previewed Phil Mickelson as “The People’s Champion”.

After Phil’s lifelong coach and friend, Steve Loy gave a teary-eyed introduction – an eagle-making gallery-roar and standing ovation greeted the friendly lefty.

Phil, at the age of 41, has won 40 Championships, 4 Major titles, 1 Players Championship and has played in 9 President’s Cups and 8 Ryder Cups. Yet, he was inducted as much for being a genuine role model as for his performance and record.

Phil is recognized as being one of the most prolific, positive contributors to the image of the sport. He has put family first and has supported numerous charitable causes for youth, education and military families and their soldiers. He is also appreciated by the TOUR leadership for his “professional comportment”.

Next to Arnold (the King) Palmer, Phil has generated more enthusiasm for the sport and its fans and spectators, than any other active player. He balances a keen concentration on his game with an animated recognition of the fans – interacting with them whenever he can through eye-contact, greetings, hand-shakes and many autographs.

Phil advised, “to fulfill your dreams you have to dream big”.

He said, “Golf was the basis for my dream”. His dream started when he was given his first club at the toddler age of 18 months. That club is now enshrined in his memorabilia showcase at the Hall of Fame – its head secured to the shaft with what looks to be electrician’s tape.

Phil remembers his achievements on the golf course by reflecting on his most important family events.

For instance, the day after the 1999 U.S. Open on the No. 2 Course of the Pinehurst Resort, his first daughter Amanda was born. The indelible image of that tournament’s winner, the knickers-clad Payne Stewart, with his arm thrust out and leg kicked up – is what most fans have etched in their memories.

What most fans don’t know – is what Payne Stewart was saying to Phil in the other memorable image after he had beaten him on the 72nd and final hole of play.

Instead of the traditional hand shake and shoulder clap to congratulate one’s opponent – in that second image Payne is seen holding Phil’s head with both hands clapped to Phil’s cheeks – talking to him almost nose-to-nose.

Payne was actually congratulating Phil in his own style, enthusiastically saying, “You are going to be a father – that is the greatest thing on earth”. The next day, Amanda was born and for Phil, Payne’s sentiments rang true.

Likewise, Phil reflects on his first Masters win in 2004 by thinking of his second daughter Sophia jumping into his arms with her billowing, curly blond hair. He remembers the antics of his son, Evan – high-fiving the security line-up – after his 2005 win in the PGA Championship at Baltusrol.

Phil made sure to shower glowing praise on his wife while demonstrating his unwavering love for her and his children.

Then he took the time to thank the fans.

Phil said that it was the energy of the fans that pulls him through. He promised he would “continue to reciprocate by launching numerous drives in their general direction”.

With visible and considerable emotion – Phil concluded by saying, “thank you – I am living my dream”.

♦ Helps maintain soil moisture.   Mulch slows evaporation and reduces the amount of water that is needed by the plants.
♦ Inhibits weeds.  It is almost impossible to keep weeds out of bedding areas without some type of mulch covering.
♦ Helps maintain soil temperature.  Mulch keeps the plants’ roots warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
♦ Adds Beauty.  Mulch gives planting beds a neat and uniform appearance.  Its color and textures compliments the plants and the house.
♦ Reduces soil erosion.  Water running off the house or from adjacent areas can create a lot of soil erosion.  Mulch will decrease the amount of soil lost.
♦ Improves the soil.  Any organic mulch will decompose over time.  This will increase the soil’s fertility and improve the soil’s texture and drainage.
♦ Provides protection.  Having a layer of mulch around plants and trees will protect them from lawnmowers and string trimmers.

There are several types of mulch available.  The most common types used in our St. Augustine golf course community  are cypress mulch, rock, pine bark or pine straw. 

How do you choose?  First, decide your budget.  Mulch can be bought by the bag or loose in bulk.  Epic Landscape Management gives our customers the best price available.  Even though bagged mulch is more convenient, bulk mulch is less expensive.  Rock is the most expensive.  Second, determine what color compliments your landscape.  Cypress mulch comes in different colors.  In this area, dark brown (chocolate), red, golden or natural are mostly used.  Pine straw and pine bark have a natural color.  Third, decide how often you want to replace the mulch.  Organic mulch will fade over time.  In order to keep that fresh look, mulch may have to be replaced every year.  Chocolate and red mulch seem to hold their color the longest.  How thick it is applied also determines how often it has to be replaced.  Epic Landscape Management applies approximately 3” of mulch to a bedding area that has little or no mulch.  The following year, a thinner layer can then be applied to freshen its appearance.  Some mulch lay heavier than others.  Pine bark and pine straw are very light and can wash out of the beds, where as cypress mulch lays heavier and creates a “blanket”. 

There are a few guidelines, when applying mulch to your bedding area:
♦ Avoid piling mulch up against tree trunks.  This can cause the trunk to rot.
♦ Create rings around trees that are as large as the canopy. 
♦ Keep the mulch off of the foliage of the plants.
♦ If there is already a layer of mulch, rake it loose and remove any excess. 
♦ Some termite contracts may become void if the mulch is right up against the house.  Check with your termite company.  You want to keep a thin layer within 12” of the house foundation or use rock so the soil beneath can naturally dry.

Epic Landscape Management is owned by Stephen and Robin Stubbs.  We have lived in the World Golf Village for 6 years.  For our neighbors, mention this article and receive a 10% discount on your next mulch application.

National homebuilder Standard Pacific Homes has broken ground on 4 homes in the family-oriented GroveWood neighborhood of World Golf Village.  The anticipated completion is summer 2012.  Standard Pacific Homes purchased 16 lots in GroveWood late last year. The company is offering four floor plans, ranging from about 2,500 to 3,500 square feet.  Pricing starts in the high $200,000’s and an extensive list of upgrades comes standard with the new homes.

Regional homebuilder Inland Homes has broken ground on homes in World Golf Village’s OakWood and will soon be breaking ground in GroveWood and Waterbury neighborhoods this year.  After completing two new custom homes in GroveWood and Waterbury by the Links earlier this year, CornerStone Homes of Jacksonville has another home starting construction in Waterbury by the Links in late May. 

Also based in Jacksonville, Florida, J.A. Long Custom Home Builder recently wrapped up construction on a home in Heritage Cove. Leading southern homebuilder Arthur Rutenberg Homes completed a new home in Waterbury earlier this year and began construction on another home in Windmill Estates.  Learn more about Arthur Rutenberg’s Design Center here. And, Jacksonville based Advantage Home Builders has a home under construction in Waterbury by the Links. They are also active in Ashley Oaks, Durbin Crossing North, Wellington Park Aberdeen, and more.

When Mrs. Jarrell, the new Principal at A-rated Wards Creek Elementary School in World Golf Village, agreed to create a video tour of the school, it was no surprise she wanted the spotlight to be on the award-winning St. Augustine school and not on herself. The more time we spent with Mrs. Jarrell, the more we came to see why she was the perfect person to continue Don Campbell’s legacy.  She invited us on a private tour of the school, while the children were off having fun for Spring Break!

Wards Creek Elementary School is a top performing school in St. Johns County, which is the top performing school district in the state of Florida. Mrs. Jarrell explains their success is built on strong academics and strong character. The pre-kindergarten through 5th grade elementary school has embraced Stephen Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” becoming a Franklin Covey “Leader in Me” School and helping students develop essential life skills and character. Wards Creek Elementary School is working towards Lighthouse Status – there are only 24 Lighthouse Schools in the nation.

Mrs. Jarrell’s tour of Wards Creek Elementary School shows an inviting, advanced and safe environment for learning for the resident students of World Golf Village.  Built in 2007, each classroom at Wards Creek has the latest in technology, including audio assist.  Dynamic teachers keep students excited about learning and physical activity is an important part of the school experience – not only free play on the playground, but also through community service activities like Relay for Life.

We are very blessed to have someone as intelligent and passionate as Mrs. Jarrell heading the Wards Creek Elementary School family. For more information on Wards Creek Elementary School or relocating to our St. Augustine golf course community, please contact a Davidson Realty agent at (904)940-5000.

Name Arnold Palmer’s Favorite King & Bear Golf Course Hole!

The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village, Renaissance World Golf Village Resort and Beach Club and Honours Golf are teaming up for a once-in-a-lifetime shot for golf fans to leave their mark on the renowned King & Bear Golf Course by coming up with a creative name for Hole 15. The person with the best name will win a three-night stay for two at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort and Beach Club, golf for two on both the King & Bear and Slammer & Squire golf courses, a $500 travel voucher courtesy of the Neighborhoods of World Golf Village, a VIP tour of the World Golf Hall of Fame, two tickets to the IMAX theater and a commemorative brick on the Walk of Champions!

Click here to Name It, Play It. Invite your friends, family and golf buddies to Name It, Play It too.

Everyone is welcome to enjoy complimentary wine and a specialty cocktail. There will be cheese and crackers and other delicious snacks from participating vendors. Most of our vendors are also offering specials, discounts and giveaways! You won’t want to miss the chance to shop these amazing products for less!

Here is a complete list of vendors participating:
• Wine of the Week (personalized wine gifts) – Kim White
• Necklaces by Lori Dade
• Pampered Chef (kitchen essentials and accessories) – Carol Brown
• Cakes by Sue (custom cakes for birthdays and special occasions) – Sue Henry
• Thirty-One (bags and totes that can be monogrammed) – Kristie Brocksmith, Representative
• Stella & Dot (jewelry and accessories) – Peyton Davidson, Representative
• Natural Element Creations (custom designed water fountain art) – Lorrie Goss
• Publicity Queen (creative marketing agent) – Beth Avery Fine
• Jewelry by Leah
• Turtle Treats (gourmet chocolates and designer soaps) – Rose Hester
• Go Fish (women’s fashions) & Cousart Studios (photography) – Christine Cousart
• Wellness Matters (health and wellness experts) – Susan Burns
• Silpada (jewelry) – Representatives, Pauline Cake & Lynn Whitley
• Interiors Revitalized (interior design and decorating) – Christy McCarthy
• Big Mouth Catering (personalized chef services, party catering & more) – Tasha Peters
• Juice Plus (vitamins and supplements) – Kelly Devivo, Representative
• Sew Chic (personalized embroidery, complete alterations, & more) – Gladis Jones

Grab some friends and join us for a very special event!

Ambiance is an important key to having a spectacular dining experience and Caps definitely fulfills its goal to give you a taste of traditional Florida fare.  Don’t let its rustic appearance fool you, with over 400 wines to offer, Caps has been on the Wine Spectators Award of Excellence for over five years.  You might feel like just hanging out at the oyster bar or trying one of their signature dishes like Clams Linguini, Pear Ravioli or my personal favorite, Vanilla Grouper.   It is hard to go wrong with their selection of “new coastal cuisine.”  Their website touts that Caps is the place where “Palatka meets Ponte Vedra.”

Growing up I can remember many a Sunday afternoon drives and how my sisters and I dreaded them.  I think if the destination would have been a stroll down A1A ending in dinner at Caps, we would have had a whole different outlook.  Let’s just face it, every Sunday drive should always end at Caps!