Standard Pacific Homes, a Crown featured builder, is introducing its new floor plans in the Glenbrook neighborhood at the WaterGrass community. Starting in the high $160,000s, the seven popular floor plans range from 1,722 to 3,078 square feet and are designed with livability and flair in mind.
In addition to great homes, Standard Pacific Homes has a fantastic special offer now available. Earn a $6,000 allowance toward closing costs when you use Standard Pacific Mortgage to finance your new home! You don’t want to miss out on this exciting offer or …

Disney’s Summer Nightastic has returned! Fun for the whole family, and less than an hour and a half away from Seven Oaks the various Summer Nightastic events are a great way to celebrate summer. Starting June 6th and continuing until August 14th, experience electrifying excitement as the sun sets.
In the Magic Kingdom Park, enjoy the return of Main Street Electrical Parade–always a Disney favorite. Tinker Bell now leads the parade with festive new floats inspired by Pinocchio and Snow White. Stand anywhere in Magic Kingdom, and gaze up at the …

The start of the FIFA World Cup means fans across the world eagerly cheering their favorite teams, but for the Tampa Bay area, it also means the start of Tampa’s bid to host the international tournament in 2018 or 2022.
According to an article on myfoxtampabay.com, city leaders have already begun working to bring the World Cup games to Raymond James Stadium. The stadium, only 35 minutes from Seven Oaks, would provide residents with direct access to the games and excitement.
When taking a break from cheering on their favorite team, residents …

Avalon Building Corporation of Tampa Bay, a Crown Community Development featured builder within the Seven Oaks Community, was awarded a prestigious Grand Award at the Tampa Bay Builders Association Parade of Homes. The parade featured over 50 stunning model homes.
Avalon was awarded for “Single-family homes priced $401,000-$450,000: Grand Award for the Antigua with Bonus Room in Watermark at Seven Oaks.” Features and details that are commonly found in more expensive homes come standard in the Antigua home series, which offers homes ranging from 3,080-3,654 square-feet.
Started in 1995, Avalon Building Corporation …

As summer heats up, many are coordinating their housing decor to warm up as well. Often in the winter, homes become bland and “wintery.” Let the light in with some of these easy ways from the Chicago Tribune to “summerize” your home!

Use Lots of colors. Turquoise and yellow are two great colors for summer, especially when paired with gray or brown.
Change your throw pillows. Simply switching your throw pillows …

When decorating your home, one important place to keep in mind is your home’s high spaces. The extra space that is above tall bookcases, kitchen cabinets, and built-in ledges are often overlooked; however, these high spaces, if decorated properly, can add additional warmth and dimension to your home. We’ve summarized this article from tampabay.com to help you do the most with those hard to reach nooks.
Layering. One way to add visual interest to your home’s decor is to use the layering technique. Above furniture like bookcases, secretaries, hutches, and armoires, layer …

Love swimming? Love just hanging with friends? WaterGrass is the place for you
The future gathering place will be designed with your lifestyle in mind. The facility will provide the perfect setting for relaxation and casual gatherings among family and friends.
At WaterGrass, nearly 250-acres of the 998-acre property will be preserved as woods and wetlands, and enhanced as parks and playgrounds. The future dedicated bike lanes will invite you to enjoy the entire community at your leisure.
Set up an appointment to visit and learn more …

The D.R. Horton model home is now open and you do not want to miss out on all it has to offer! This beautiful home will take your breath away room after room. The kitchen features granite countertops, 42” cabinets with crown molding and stainless steel appliances. The master bathroom is designed with Corian® countertops and ceramic tile flooring. The living areas feature upgraded floor tile, custom interior paint, recessed cans, upgraded carpet and ceiling fans throughout.
The D.R. Horton Legacy Series homes offer too many features to name inside …

From June 11th through August 15th, those in the Tampa Bay area can take advantage of Busch Gardens Summer Nights. In addition to having access to all of Busch Gardens’ thrills, animal encounters and world-class entertainment, visitors will enjoy some thrilling late-night entertainment:
Kinetix (9 p.m. at Gwazi Field) – This colorful acrobatic show features live dancers, musicians and pyrotechnics. You don’t want to miss out on this new 30-minute contemporary rock experience each and every night.
Wilder Rides – Enjoy the thrilling rides this park has to offer, featuring music, lights …

Searching for and buying a new home can be an extremely overwhelming experience. So we’ve outlined a step-by-step checklist to get you started on your way to finding the perfect home for you.
1. Find an agent you can trust. Your real estate agent is the pro. The agent finds people homes for a living, and has gone through this process many times before. Although you may do your own research, the agent’s job is to know the market, know the process, and know how to find you your best deal. …