This year’s event draws nearly double the participants to enjoy fishing, prizes and cookout at the Kolter Homes luxury boating community on the South Fork of the St. Lucie River

STUART, FL—The weather was perfect and the fish were biting for the 2nd Annual Lost River KDW Fishing Tournament & Community Cookout Party, held recently by the Stuart riverfront community’s homeowners association. The setting couldn’t be better either, with boats leaving from the Lost River Marina for an easy run down the South Fork of the St. Lucie River to the ocean, unobstructed by fixed bridges. Participants vied for prizes for the heaviest Kingfish, Dolphin and Wahoo (KDW); heaviest fish overall; and heaviest combined weight for three fish. Following the tournament, the entrants, along with other residents, their families and friends, gathered for a cookout at the Lost River Clubhouse.

“The aim of our fishing tournament and cookout is to enhance Lost River as a family-friendly boating community,” said Bill Natalie, HOA president. “As one of our community’s signature events, we hope to see more and more residents and their families and friends come out each year.”

At Lost River, a Kolter Homes community, the clubhouse and marina complex is the focal point for social events the homeowner’s association puts on throughout the year, but residents don’t have to go to the marina to board their boats. All homes are directly on the water and boast either a boat dock or boatlift at the rear of the property. The clubhouse, which is an easy walk from every residence, also features a fitness center, catering kitchen and social rooms.

Starting from the mid-$400s, these luxury homes are an unsurpassed opportunity to own a brand new Kolter Home with ocean access. In addition to river views, all 46 Lost River home sites are surrounded with nature preserves, ponds and tropical flora. The design and engineering of the homes themselves beautifully complement the natural setting. The architecture features brick pavers on the quaint covered patios as well as driveways and entry walks, with light earth-tone tile roofs and elegantly traditional elevations that blend beautifully with the lush landscaping and native plants that set off each home.

With its close proximity to Palm Beach County, the charm of downtown Stuart, lower taxes and an exceptional school district, Martin County provides an ideal location for Kolter Homes to apply its decade of experience in Florida homebuilding. Through their Eco-nomics program, Kolter Homes offers high-quality, affordable homes which conserve resources, provide energy and cost savings, and offer premier construction and advanced technology to promote a green lifestyle for new homeowners.

Sales information for Lost River is presented at the Tres Belle sales office in Stuart. Those interested may call 888.355.3792 for an appointment or just drop by. To visit the sales office, take I-95 to Exit 101 East to FL-76/Kanner highway. Go about ¼-mile east and turn right onto SE Cove Road. Tres Belle is on the right.

While you’re helping the community, you can listen to live music, watch the Mermaid Pageant, and eat till your hearts content.  There will be a children’s play area, Arts & Crafts booths, beer tents, water taxis and more.  There will be a “voluntary” suggested donation of $3 at the gate.  So come on out and enjoy the food, then music and the sun while helping the community.  For more information please visit http://www.portsalernoseafoodfestival.org.

Christmas In The Caribbean – “Party with a Purpose!” Benefit for the Salvation Army – Sunday December 5, 2010 from 2 – 5pm poolside at the Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort and Marina. There will be free admission with the donation of and unwrapped new toy, non-perishable food, and/or cash donation. There will be door prizes and Parrot Head Gifts, live music by Sweet Justice Reggae bank, 50/50 raffle, cheeseburger station, and cash bar. Last year the Treasure Coast Parrot Heads collected almost 200 toys, over 600 pounds of food and $3,000 in cash for the Salvation Army. For more information contact Chairperson Karen Stewart at bkstew-art@comcast.net or call 772-398-9194

For the grown ups we have the Salerno Christmas Swagger Pub Crawl on Saturday December 4th, from 5 pm – Midnight. For $25 per person, enjoy one drink at EACH stop, provided you order your tickets early. It’s only $30 if you purchase your ticket at the event. You can purchase your early tickets here http://www.portsalernocp.org/index.html. Here is the list of places on the crawl. Shrimpers, Finz, Getting Crabby, King Neptune’s, RedEye Cafe, Pirate’s Loft, Manatee Island and Coconuts! There will be games, including a Scavenger Hunt, drink specials, and entertainment.

With Christmas just around the corner Santa’s elves are working overtime. As a result Santa and Mrs. Claus are taking a much deserved break down here in sunny Florida. Some of Santa’s elves are serving up a Continental Breakfast at the Burns Road Recreation Center this Saturday at 9am. Make sure to bring your camera because Santa and Mrs. Claus can’t wait to take pictures with your children. Register early because space is limited. http://www.pbgfl.com/content/76/1673/default.aspx

Martin County 30th Annual Boat Parade – Saturday December 4, 2010. The parade will begin at 6pm near City Hall downtown and continue in to the Manatee Pocket ending at Twin Rivers Park around 7:30pm.

For over 20 years the Stuart Air Show has wowed the crowds.  This year’s show is lining up to continue the tradition.  With a special pre-event party on Friday night, (http://www.stuartairshow.com/tickets.asp) Veteran’s Day weekend will feature exciting aerial acrobatic feats to delight the whole family.  There will be performers from both military and civilian sectors, including:

• Cloud 9 Helicopters
• F-5 “Tiger”
• T-38 Talon
• HC-144
• US Army Special Ops “Black Daggers” Parachute Team
• A-10 “Warthog” Formation Flyover
• USN F-18 Demonstration
• The Goodyear Blimp
• Gary Ward
• Neal Darnell – Flash Fire Jet Truck
• Team Chaos
• And so many more

 Not only are there flying demonstrations, there are also displays, allowing you to get up close for a better appreciation of the capabilities of both the aircraft and the pilot.  A few of the displays include:

• B-25 Bomber
• MH-53
• WC-130 Hurricane Hunter
• Stearman – Boeing Model 75
• T-6
• C-17 “Globemaster III”
• And many more

 In keeping with the Veteran’s Day theme, there will also be a World War II battle reenactment of the June 7, 1944 ‘Screaming Eagles’ 101^st airborne troop’s efforts to engage and subdue the German objective with the limited resources they had left from their D-Day operations.

 Let’s not forget the kids!  The Stuart Air Show has a Kid Zone that is open on Saturday and Sunday.  There will be free crafts and activities, as well as kid friendly displays, as well as:

• Rock Climbing Wall
• Treasure Hunt
• NASA Exhibit
• Pony Rides
• And more!

 For more information on the Stuart Air Show, including ticket purchases, location information, and schedule of events, please visit www.stuartairshow.com. 

 While you’re in the area stop by and visit Tres Belle Estates, just a 10 minute drive from Witham Field, to learn more about our end of the year new home deals.  For more information please visit, http://www.kolterhomes.com/.

Buyers who intend to use the place as a second home will pay the same rate as they would pay for a primary residence. If they intend to rent the property out until they retire and they need the rental income to qualify for the mortgage, lenders will consider that an investment property and charge a half to a full percentage point more.

Still, the idea remains “pretty compelling,” says Justin Krane, a certified financial planner in Los Angeles.

Source: Money Magazine, Sarah Max (11/02/2010)

Saturday Events

Fire Fest at Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Free family event that focuses on fire safety and the importance of prescribed burns. Starts at 5:30 pm.

HDR Photography Workshop and Photo Shoot
Professional photographer J. Scott Kelly is offering a one day tutorial and field tour workshop on photographing for processing your images using high dynamic range photography. For a complete workshop schedule and registration, visit adventurephotographyworkshops.com or call (772) 643-6994.

Howl-O-Ween Dog Pawrade
Held at the Off-Leash Dog Park at 12th Street & 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, from 1 pm to 5 pm, the cost is free, and is open to all ages. There will be vendor booths set up and all dogs in costume win a prize.

Walk A Mile in Her Shoes Event
“SafeSpace’s First Annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes March. Because Real Men Step Up to Fight Against Domestic Violence.” The march will begin at 9:30 am at the Indian River Medical Center.

Happy Friday! The weekend is almost here. So to help you plan your weekend we have compiled a small sampling of the events that will be going on in and around Martin County.

Saturday 9/25/10

“Birdies for Bracelets”
Join Alzheimer’s Community Care, the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Department and the Pilot Club of Fort Pierce in their efforts to raise funds for area Alzheimer’s patients at the “Birdies for Bracelets” Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25 at Meadowood Golf and Tennis Club, 9425 Meadowood Drive, Fort Pierce. Each entry fee of $100 per player includes a Continental breakfast, lunch at the club, plus cash prizes, raffle, 50/50 drawing and contests at all Par 3 holes. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and there will be a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m.
• Place: Meadowood Golf and Tennis Club, 9425 Meadowood Drive, Fort Pierce
• Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010
• Time: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Cost: $100
• Age Limit: All ages
“International Coastal Cleanup”
Locally, Keep Martin Beautiful (KMB) has been coordinating the ICC for 15 years, and this years international litter and marine debris removal event will be on September 25 from 8 a.m. to noon.

Pre-registration is required to ensure volunteers are assigned to areas most in need. Volunteers who do not pre-register should join KMB at Jensen Beach on the morning of the cleanup to participate.
Immediately following the cleanup, KMB will host a celebration event at Flagler Park to honor all of the volunteers, sponsors and community supporters.
For more information: (772) 781-1222 or info@keepmartinbeautiful.org
Open House at Canopy Creek
Canopy Creek in Palm City is holding an open house from 12 pm – 5 pm.
Canopy Creek is a breathtaking, gated community of just 300 homes situated on nearly 700 acres of preserves and wetlands in Martin County, Florida. An Audubon International Certified Signature Partner, Canopy Creek is an eco-friendly community consisting exclusively of fine estate homes, each situated on at least a half acre and featuring views of magnificent protected Florida preserves.
For more information: 772-283-6440
Caribbean & Latin Music & Food Festival
Bring your friends and family to the first Caribbean and Latin Fiesta on the Treasure Coast at Digital Domain Park in Port St Lucie (St Lucie Mets Stadium) Sept. 25.

Enjoy island food, music, dancing, drinks, raffles and prizes. Plus international Grammy Award performers: EL GRAN COMBO – SALSA KINGS from Puerto Rico; THIRD WORLD – REGGAE GIANTS from Jamaica; MACHEL MONTANO – SOCA/CALPSO ISLAND PARTY-MAKER from Trinidad & Tobago; SITO ROCK – REGGAETON HIT NEW ARTIST from Miami and more.
• Place: Tradition Field
• Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010
• Time: noon to 6 a.m.
• Cost: $27 – $75
• Age Limit: All ages
Sunday 9/26/10
18th Annual Ride for Recovery Poker Run
The 18th annual Ride for Recovery Poker Run will start at Kiwanis Hobart Park, 5350 77th St., Vero Beach, at 11 a.m. on Sept. 26.

It benefits The Source of Vero Beach and is open to both motorcycle riders and car drivers.

The entry fee of $10 includes the poker run, food, family fun, picnic area, playground and games. Covered dishes are welcome.

The poker run will have three stops at the Indrio School House in Vero Beach, Mulligan’s of Vero Beach and Wabasso Beach before finishing back at the park.

The event also will feature 50-50 raffle prizes. Trophies will be awarded for best and worst poker hands, a slow race, a balloon toss and Winnie bite games.
For more information, call Joseph or Jinny at (772) 569-9365.
Sunset Sundays
The Floridian Band + Live DJ JAMZ Sunset Dance Party!!
Reggae * R&B * R&R * Country * Latin + DJ Spinning Club Hits!
4817 SE Dixie Highway – Salerno & A1A
(772) 872-7288

It’s that time of the week again. Here in Martin County there is always something to do on the weekends. In order to make it easier to find an activity, we have put together a sampling of events that are happing in or near to Martin County for the weekend.

Saturday Events:

Martin County Nautical Flea Market and Seafood Festival
There will be 400 marine and nautical vendors, live music, seafood, new and used boats, fishing and boating seminars, workshops, and demonstrations.

This event will be going on from Friday September 17, 2010 – Sunday September 19, 2010, from 9am – 6pm. Adult admission is $7.00 and children under 12 are free.

For more information: http://www.flnauticalfleamarket.com/

Green Market
The market is open ever Saturday rain or shine at the Indian River Lagoon waterfront in Downtown Fort Pierce from 8 am – noon. You can find anything from fresh fruits and vegetables, soaps, coffee, baked goods, flowers and more. There are food vendors serving both breakfast and lunch. There is also music to help get you moving in the morning.

For more information: http://www.tcpalm.com/events/ongoing/329/

Pink Heals Tour 2010

The Pink Heals Tour and parade will be 3 p.m. Live music will be at 4 p.m. Food and beverages will be available by local vendors. The Celebration of Life will have all proceeds going to Pink Tie Friends. Car show will be by PINK SLICKS race teams, Burnin’ Money Racing, Ledbetter Racing, Tim Landis Race Cars & Surrender the Booty Racing. International Fire Fighters Association tour across America will raise cancer awareness. Tradition Square Port St Lucie Sept. 18 from 3-7 p.m.

For more information: www.pinkfiretrucks.org

Sunday Events:

Martin County Nautical Flea Market and Seafood Festival
There will be 400 marine and nautical vendors, live music, seafood, new and used boats, fishing and boating seminars, workshops, and demonstrations.

This event will be going on from Friday September 17, 2010 – Sunday September 19, 2010, from 9am – 6pm. Adult admission is $7.00 and children under 12 are free.

For more information: http://www.flnauticalfleamarket.com/

Talk-like-a-Pirate Day
The Loggerhead Marinelife Center invites all young buccaneers and wee pirates to a day of swashbuckling fun on Sept. 19 for the Center’s annual Talk-Like-A-Pirate Day. Guests will be greeted and entertained by Pirates of the Treasure Coast (www.pottc.com) throughout the day. Don’t miss Blackbeard’s Pirate Ship on display, a scaled down replica pirate ship, complete with smoking cannons, realistic sound effects and a crew of professional pirate performers. This child-friendly event for the little ones begins at noon with pirate story time, followed by pirate themed arts and crafts and sea-turtle viewing and marine-themed educational displays. LMC mascot, Fletch, will be on-hand dressed in his best pirate garb. The center hours on Talk-Like-A-Pirate Day are noon-4 pm. Free admission; donations are appreciated.

For more information: http://www.tcpalm.com/events/2010/sep/19/3589/

We here at Kolter Homes hope you have a wonderful weekend. If you go to any of these events, let us know about it. Also, feel free to stop by our Martin County Sales office and take a look around at our new construction homes.

Do you already know what you’re going to do this weekend? If not, Martin County has some great events planned!

It’s time to get your Pirate on! This weekend marks the 3rd Annual Treasure Coast Pirate Fest in Downtown Stuart. This is a free event with fun for all ages. Friday night kicks off the event with a Pirate Invasion party at Wahoo’s on the Waterfront.

On Saturday and Sunday there will events like family treasure hunts, costume contests, and more. For more information, go to http://www.treasurecoastpiratefest.com/

More Saturday Events:
Operation Homefront Freedom Walk 5K Run / Walk – Reflect on the lives lost on Sept. 11 and to honor our veterans and first responders, past and present. Starts at 7:30am, go to the website to pre-register. http://www.tcpalm.com/events/2010/sep/11/3430/

The Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society is holding their weekly Arts and Crafts Market at the Fort Pierce City Marina, from 8am – 2pm.

3rd Annual Treasure Coast Beer Fest in Downtown Fort Pierce, from 1pm – 5pm.
For more information: http://www.tcpalm.com/events/2010/sep/11/3392/

Sunday:

Author Jim Burkins book signing, “Awakening, A Layman’s Guide”
Unity Center of Vero Beach. The signings will take place before and after the 10am service.