Dave’s Tennis Tip — “Bring Positive Energy to Play Your Best Tennis”

Here are three things to add something positive to your match: 1) Time your meal to eat a moderate amount of protein, carbs, and healthy omega-3 fats about 60 to 90 minutes before the match; and be sure to hydrate thoroughly;

Dave’s Tennis Tip — “IMPROVE YOUR VOLLEY WITH THE SPLIT STEP”

To be an effective doubles player in today’s game requires the ability to play net with confidence. I see a lot of club players with decent serves, return of serves, and ground strokes, but fall apart when coming to the net. The main culprit is simply a failure to split step.

Golf Tip from the Top — "ESCAPING THE ROUGH"

With the warm temperatures this summer, the rough is at an all-time high. Hopefully, these pointers will help you escape the thick grass a little easier. Before we even discuss strategy, it is important to understand what the rough will do to the ball and the clubface: The thicker the grass, the more the clubface will tend to slow down/close through impact, as a result the ball starts out well left of the target.

Endless Summer-ish

Labor Day weekend, the unofficial end of summer, and the corresponding annual ritual of celebrating its passing has come and gone. Tourists and residents crammed the roadways and filled the airlines while flocking to the Florida beaches, soaking up the sun, splashing in the Atlantic Ocean, and packing bars and restaurants.

I was playing golf and a nature trail broke out…

Have you ever played a golf course so scenic and soothing that not even your worst shot (and a steady rain) could ruin it? I recently had such an exhilarating experience while playing Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club’s Prestwick course in Ormond Beach, Florida. At par 71 over 18 holes (35 on front nine/36 on back nine), the course is challenging but fair,…

Find Your Perfect Home In 4 Steps

With so many homes out there, finding your perfect place may seem a little overwhelming at times. Luckily, there are a few simple steps you can take to help ensure you have an enjoyable home buying experience.

What Makes a House a Home?

“What makes a house a home?” Is it waving to the neighbors when you come home from work? Is it enjoying the view from your porch during your morning coffee? Is it having a spacious master bedroom closet? Energy Efficiency A study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders …

The Parade is Coming! The Parade is Coming!

The Parade of Homes gives all of us here at ICI Homes, custom builder, the opportunity to showcase their latest and greatest homes in a way that is most convenient for potential buyers and curiosity seekers alike. In this two part series, we’ll give you the inside track on the homes you will be viewing throughout Tampa, Ormond Beach, Orlando and Jacksonville areas!

Narrowing Down the Search

We want to assist you in making an informed decision with the very first steps of your search for your new home.

Is it Really the Time to Buy? Part 4 of 4

In Florida we’re seeing that buying a home is about 60% cheaper than renting. This is saving you well over $750 a month. You also may not realize how much of your income is going towards rent. To put it lightly, it’s at least half of your income. This is just one reason why the time to buy is NOW!

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