Where You Will Be Rewarded With an Appreciation of Nature Every Day

• Gated, Deed Restricted Community
• Private Clubhouse with state of the art fitness facility
• Lighted Tennis Courts
• Picnic Area
• Playgrounds
• 5' Wide Paved Nature / Fitness Trail System
• Every Homesite (except corners) has Nature or Lake views
• Oversized, Estate Lots up to 1/2 acre.

All of Our Quality Homes Feature:

• Homes by: Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Sam Rogers Homes, Homes by Towne, and US Homes
• County Water and Sewer
• Wood Cabinets through-out
• Corian Kitchen Countertops
• Tiled Entry, Foyer, Kitchen, Morning Room, Utility Room and all Bathrooms
• Corian Window Sills
• Security System
• In Wall Pest Control

Home and Homesite Package Prices From $250,000 to $400,000+

This Month (Sarasota)

SPRING CLEANING

It seems almost instinctive to want to clean out your home with the changing of the seasons. This is especially true of Spring. Spring always signaled a time of renewal and most of us appreciate the freshness of a home that has been cleaned from top to bottom.

Unfortunately, most of us don't have the time to scrub every surface the way Grandma did. In times past, people heated with coal or wood which left everything covered with a sooty film. In the spring, furniture would be placed on the lawn, scrubbed down and possibly given a fresh coat of paint. Then, the inside would be tackled. In warmer climates, there would still be the residue of candles or kerosene lanterns that would need to be kept at bay.

Even with cleaner heat and electric lighting it still feels natural to keep the tradition going. So, where do we start? You'll need to come up with a game plan. You probably won't get through the process in a single day. However, if you break it up into smaller bits of time and enlist the help of everyone in the household, the task becomes more manageable. Create a master list, so everyone will know the plan. You'll need to have the right tools on hand, including a good mop, vacuum, large sponges, dust pan and broom, an extended duster for cobwebs and hard to reach places plus a step ladder and paper towels. And don't forget the household gloves. Dust and sweep before you clean. It makes the job easier.

First, keep in mind that using non-toxic cleaners is better for your health and better for the environment. Vinegar is a time tested favorite and does a fine job on a number of surfaces, including windows and mirrors. To make your own solution, mix two cups water with a quarter cup white distilled vinegar and about a half teaspoon of liquid soap in a spray bottle. Don't forget to add a label so you won't be trying to figure out what it is later.