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,…

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Florida Bucket List

Take it from Florida residents, there are A LOT of things to do in Florida. Whether you are a visitor, snow bird or permanent Floridian, you need to try these bucket list items while you’re in our great state.

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!

ICI Homes was Proud to be a Sponsor of the 1st Annual Ferry Fest

ICI Homes was proud to be a sponsor of the 1st annual Ferry Fest held on Saturday, August 25th from 1-9 in the Historic Mayport Village. Over 10,000 supporters enjoyed a day of perfect weather, live music from 5 bands, 10 food trucks, local art, ghost tours of the King …

Plantation Bay at the ideal Living show this weekend

The Plantation Bay team will be at the ideal Living show this weekend in New York Come visit the Plantation Bay team at the ideal Living Resort & Retirement Expo where we will be exhibiting at the Islandia Marriott, Long Island, NY on September 10-11 and at the Hanover Marriott, …

ICI Homes to Unveil New Luxury Model Home

ICI Homes to Unveil New Luxury Model Home in September at Wild Oaks at Grand Haven in Palm Coast PALM COAST, Fla. — ICI Homes, which ranks as one of the nation’s top 100 luxury home builders and community developers, plans to unveil a new luxury model home in September …

ICI Homes Earns Six Laurel Awards

JACKSONVILLE, FL — ICI Homes earned six Laurel awards from the Sales and Marketing Council of the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) recently. Don Wilford, Division President for ICI Homes in the Jacksonville region, said the luxury home builder earned three of the most coveted Laurel awards for best architectural …

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