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2 Admiral’s CoveBoasting the best of both yachting and golf, this exclusive private club community offers an enviable lifestyle in paradise

6 Boca WestAn unwavering commitment to extraordinary serviceand amenities has made this private residential country club one of the best in the country

10 Jonathan’s LandingA deep-water marina with easy ocean access and three championship golf courses make this upscale residential community one of Florida’s finest

14 Home Hunting?Here are some ways to make the process go more smoothly

18 Old MarshSurrounded by a wildlife preserve, this gated community is unlike any other in South Florida. A true “neighborhood” in harmony with nature, Old Marsh features distinctive homes and a superbPete Dye golf course at its core

22 Orchid Island Golf & Beach ClubSmall-town charm and progressive big-time amenities make this sophisticated seaside sanctuary something special

26 Polo Club of Boca RatonWell-established and financially strong, this premier, private golf club is meeting the needs of the next generation of club members without sacrificing its signature lifestyle

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inutes from the brilliant blue

waters of the Atlantic Ocean,

the front entrance of

Admiral’s Cove in Jupiter is

approached by an inland

road. Which makes what you encounter when you

drive through the gates of this luxe yachting and golf

community all that more extraordinary.

Suddenly, like stepping from Venice’s Santa Lucia

railway station onto the banks of the Grand Canal,

you are transported to a community crisscrossed with

more than six miles of waterways and populated with

boats. Palm trees stand like sentinels along the road-

ways and canals, while magnificent homes reaching in

excess of 10,000 square feet and $12 million line the

waterfront, with boats outside their back doors.

There are not many places to be found like this in

the world, never mind in this corner of Florida. Few

private communities offer both yachting and golf,

few have such a low density of homes (less than 900

residences), and even fewer feature as much water as

this exclusive, award-winning community enviably

located on the Intracoastal Waterway.

Where else can you dock boats up to 130 feet in

a protected deepwater marina (it once served as

Palm Beach’s hurricane refuge) inside your private

Admiral’s Cove

ABOVE: Sunrise at the74-slip full-servicemarinaOPPOSITE: The 431-yard7th on the East courseBELOW: The homes atAdmiral’s Cove are magnificent, such as 122Spyglass Lane, on themarket for $4.4 million.

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community and still be so close to the open ocean?

With the Jupiter Inlet just two miles north and no fixed

bridges in between, getting to your favorite fishing

grounds is a breeze. Members also love weekend trips

to the Bahamas (only 50 nautical miles away), cruising

north to St. Augustine, south to Key West, or crossing

Florida via Lake Okeechobee to the Gulf of Mexico.

Wherever your destination, the club’s 74-slip, full-

service marina caters to every boating need with the

help of a marina concierge and a ship’s store that

stocks provisions, equipment, and gear.

As would be expected at a premier club, the golf

experience is exceptional and uncrowded. With golf

membership capped at 700 members and 45 superbly

maintained holes of golf, members can always get a tee

time. Equally as important, you can always find a game

here, too. One of the most pleasurable ways is through

the Lunch Group. Typically consisting of 30–50 players

a day, they enjoy team games plus skins and side bets,

ending their outings with a variety of social activities.

The beautifully designed East course takes full ad-

vantage of its setting along the waterways with pleas-

ing elevation changes that provide an experience as

picturesque as it is challenging. The three nines on the

ABOVE: With 45 holesof golf and membershipcapped at 700, the golfexperience is nevercrowded. RIGHT: Admiral’s Covehas more than six milesof waterways.BELOW: Estate homeson the water start at$1.5 million and go up to more than $10 million.


Village side of the club, with pine trees replacing palm

trees, have more of a Carolina feel in addition to a new

state-of-the-art short game facility.

While the yacht-filled canals and

emerald-green fairways are eye-catch-

ing, the magnificent homes steal the

show. You won’t find more spectacular

or more luxurious homes anywhere in

Florida. Styles run from Mediterranean

to contemporary; sizes from 2,000 to

in excess of 10,000 square feet.

The community is so unique and

desirable that even after 25 years peo-

ple continue to build new homes. For

those who want new construction,

there are plenty of opportunities.

Opened in the late 1980s, Admiral’s

Cove has been in the capable hands of

its members for more than a decade.

The community is financially strong

and great care has been taken to keep

its spectacular amenities (including a

health and fitness center, full-service

spa and salon, and tennis complex),

and services fresh. In 2002, a $23 mil-

lion revitalization included a complete

renovation of the clubhouses and the

Golf Village courses. The East course

was renovated in 2007. The diligence has paid dividends

as it has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s

top 10 private club communities, earning the coveted

Platinum Club status.

The community also takes pride in its

state-of-the-art security system that com-

bines the latest in technology with a full

staff of guards and water security patrols.

When you take into consideration the

club’s exclusivity, unique system of canals,

location on the Intracoastal, unbeatable

combination of yachting and golf, and high-

end amenities and homes, there is no place

quite like Admiral’s Cove. Whether it is the

first time or the hundredth time driving

through the gate, members always feel as

though they have arrived.

Prospective buyers can experience the posh

lifestyle, if only for a weekend, through a Stay

and Play Package, exclusive to clients of

Admiral’s Cove Realty. The package includes

your flight into nearby Palm Beach Interna-

tional Airport, roundtrip limo service to the

club, two nights in one of the five-star club

suites overlooking the marina, golf or tennis,

the spa and fitness center, and dining at any

of the club’s restaurants. Call 561.744.8800

for full details and availability.


Admiral’s Cove3535 Military Trail, Suite 101

Jupiter, Fla. 33458561.744.8800

AdmiralsCove.com

EASTPAR: 70 YARDAGE: 6,827

YEAR FOUNDED: 1987, renovated 2007

ARCHITECT: Robert von Hagge

GOLF VILLAGENORTH

PAR: 36 YARDAGE: 3,309YEAR FOUNDED: 1988


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t is no small feat to be named the nation’s

top private country club (nine years run-

ning nonetheless) by the Platinum Clubs of

America. But in Boca Raton, a city rich with

the world’s finest private clubs found any-

where, that numero uno ranking among the elites and

the bragging rights that come with it just might be

the most satisfying honor.

Boca West Country Club, perfectly situated on

1,400 lushly landscaped acres between West Palm

Beach and Fort Lauderdale, isn’t just one of the top-

ranked clubs in the country. With more than 8,000

residents, it is also one of the largest.

Everything is bigger than life here, from the mag-

nificent clubhouse, sports center and spa to the four

championship golf courses to the six separate dining

venues that rival the top restaurants of any major city.

And while the club’s size allows it to skillfully handle

any member function, and serve 900 for dinner in the

clubhouse, Boca West’s biggest asset isn’t its grand

scale, but its staff.

“We are in the member-pleasing business,” says Jay

DiPietro, club president and general manager. “We

understand what people want and don’t want. We

work hard at it. And we recruit and hand pick the

nicest, friendliest, most attentive people in the world

to work here.” More than 800 of those hand-picked

employees work in the club during peak season.

Boca West Country Club

ABOVE: The clubhousecan accommodate a variety of social events.OPPOSITE: The cascadingwater feature at theclub’s Aquatic Center BELOW: A waterfallserves as the backdropat the 18th green onFazio II.

An unwavering commitment to extraordinary service and amenities has made this private residential country club one of the best in the country

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The members appear to be well pleased. Thirty five

percent of them live here year round, a figure double or

better that of other southern Florida communities. They

love it so much that they can’t wait to tell their friends

about the place. That “word of mouth” is the main fac-

tor in selling homes. Even in lean real estate years, Boca

West will still sell an impressive 100

homes a year.

“Our members support our club

because they treasure it here,”

says DiPietro. “They are proud of

their club.”

What’s not to be proud of? The

community, the clubhouse, all the

facilities seem forever young

because everything is constantly

refreshed. Even though the club was

started in 1970, and has never had

an assessment, everything looks

brand new.

The golf experience, like every-

thing else, is first class. The four

golf courses, by Arnold Palmer, Jim Fazio and Pete

Dye, have all been rebuilt since 1997 and offer not just

great golf, but lots of it. With member tournaments

typically attracting 500 participants, multiple courses

are a necessity.

Palmer I, the first course completed here, is a true

championship golf course and often the venue used

for big tournaments. Fazio II, with its waterfalls at the

9th and 18th greens that spill over hand-sculpted

stones, is considered the most aesthetically pleasing.

When they hired Dye to design course IV, they told

ABOVE: The golf experience overall isfirst class, starting withthe lush landscaping. RIGHT: The 506-yard18th on Palmer I features a nifty “beach bunker.”FAR RIGHT: With morethan 30 courts, tennisis huge at Boca West.BELOW: The Spa lobby’s waterfall sculpture

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him they wanted a Pete Dye course that was playable.

“I’ll build you a golf course I would want to play

every day,” Dye said. And he did exactly that.

There are so many details that enhance the golf ex-

perience. Laser finders in every cart eliminate looking

for yardage on sprinkler heads, while the paspalum

turf on the Fazio and Dye courses handles the south

Florida climate beautifully and hardly ever presents a

bad lie. In addition to separate locker rooms and card

rooms for men and women, they each have their own

extensive pro shops as well.

While golf may reign supreme, tennis flourishes

here, too. More than 30 Har-Tru courts, a full sched-

ule of tournament and social events, an active junior

program, a top ten pro shop, and exhibitions by some

of the sport’s best players, keep things busy courtside.

You can’t spend any time here without discovering

that food is a very big deal at Boca West. The club has

a well-earned reputation for providing its members an

incredible dining experience. The food is so good and

so appreciated, members have no need to travel outside

the gates for gourmet dining.

DiPietro never forgot advice he received early in

his career: “Some people play golf, some people play

tennis. Everybody eats.” And eat they do. The club

serves a remarkable three quarters of a million meals

a year through its six restaurants. The menus, from

poolside casual to elegant fare in the

Hibiscus Dining Room, and the venues

are designed to serve every taste.

Likewise, there are a number of op-

tions for living in this paradise. Condo-

miniums from the $100,000s to $8 mil-

lion homes in re-gated neighborhoods

are available. One of the convenient

membership perks is the ability to select

the option that suits you best on an an-

nual basis. While social membership is the mini-

mum, every year you can pick and choose what oth-

er memberships you would like, including individual

golf memberships.

Boca WestCountry Club

20583 Boca West DriveBoca Raton, Fla. 33434

561.488.6934 BocaWestCC.org

PALMER IPAR: 72 YARDAGE: 7,220

YEAR FOUNDED: 1997ARCHITECT: Arnold Palmer

FAZIO IIPAR: 71 YARDAGE: 6,811

YEAR FOUNDED: 2005ARCHITECT: Jim Fazio

PALMER IIIPAR: 72 YARDAGE: 6,753

YEAR FOUNDED: 1999ARCHITECT: Arnold Palmer

DYE IVPAR: 72 YARDAGE: 6,954

YEAR FOUNDED: 2006ARCHITECT: Pete Dye

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he 11th hole on the Fazio course at

Jonathan’s Landing is impressive,

not for its length (the par 4 is a

mere 380 yards from the tips), but

for its classic beauty.

A members’ favorite, the hole is evocative of Shin-

necock Hills as it stretches through rolling terrain to

an elevated green set on the course’s highest point.

During the club’s annual Jamboree, the biggest tour-

nament in an incredibly full competitive schedule,

members gather around the green, beverage in hand,

to cheer on the players. For spectators and golfers

alike, it is a memorable moment and indicative of

both the camaraderie enjoyed by members and their

passion for golf.

And the 11th isn’t even the golf club’s most famous

hole. The community is home to three championship

courses, all of which are completely different except

for their meticulous conditioning. The Fazio and Hills

courses are set together in western Jupiter as part of a

pure golf experience where roads and houses barely

intrude (a rarity in southern Florida). The Fazio

Jonathan’s LandingGolf Club

ABOVE: Located on theIntracoastal Waterway,the marina providesboaters quick access tothe Atlantic.OPPOSITE: The 443-yard9th on the Village courseBELOW: Members enjoya luxurious yet heathylifestyle.

A deep-water marina with easy ocean access and three championship golf courses make this upscale residential community one of Florida’s finest

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course, the preferred tournament venue, requires

power, while the Hills layout favors accuracy. Between

the two courses, the club holds a mind boggling

180-plus member tournaments from October

through May.

But the most memorable hole—and perhaps most

challenging—is the par-5 17th at the Village course

located inside the gated community. The hole requires

two shots over water. A ferry built to hold two golf

carts transports golfers over the second stretch of

water for the approach shot to the green.

It’s no surprise then, against so many of the trends,

that golf membership has increased at Jonathan’s

Landing. They will proudly point out, after all, that

this is a golf club, not a country club.

But as satisfying as the golf experience is, water

plays an important role in the lifestyle here. The

private golf and yacht community’s deep-water,

full-service marina (with both wet slips and dry stor-

age) on the Intracoastal Waterway gives boaters quick

access to the Atlantic Ocean. There are no fixed

bridges between the marina and the ocean to slow

your trip. Of the community’s 600 acres, lakes and

waterways cover about 125 of them.

This is a region renowned for easy access to its

beaches. Years ago, forward-thinking county commis-

sioners bought most of the oceanfront around here,

ensuring plenty of beaches for everyone to enjoy.

That is a benefit that will never change.

Picturesque and incredibly convenient, Jupiter

makes for a great location for a private golf commu-

nity, especially for second-home owners. Palm Beach

International Airport is within an easy 25 minutes;

I-95 and the Florida Turnpike are even closer. Though

it is close enough to West Palm to make attending

events at the Kravis Center for Performing Arts easy,

Jupiter doesn’t feel urban at all.

However, with a newly remodeled clubhouse and a

new Fitness & Tennis Center, members don’t really

have to venture from the club for great dining, a

workout, a spa treatment, or a tennis match. The new

health and fitness facility features state-of-the-art

TOP: The Fazio at OldTrail’s 432-yard 17th ABOVE: The newly remodeled clubhousefeatures great dining.BELOW: Cypress treesflank the picturesquePerimeter Road.



workout equipment, fitness classes, steam rooms,

sports and physical therapy, massage and aesthetician

rooms, and a Sports Café.

Though the lifestyle is luxurious, the membership

here is unpretentious and eclectic. Members are at-

tracted to this waterfront community for both its

idyllic, relaxed setting and all the opportunity it offers

to get actively engaged inside and outside the gates.

Jonathan’s Landing homeowners enjoy the

peace of mind of a community-owned security

system that is built into every single home. The sys-

tem features a button that instantly connects to the

guard gate. That kind of attention to the needs of

members can be directly attributed

to the fact that the community has

been owned by the Property

Owners Association for well

over a decade.

The community takes its

name and the 1696 date in

its logo from local history.

That was the year Jonathan

Dickinson and his family

were shipwrecked off the

coast of Jupiter in a storm.

The tale has a good ending.

All survived the wreck and Jonathan eventually

made it to Philadelphia where he served as

mayor.

There are 27 villages that make up the com-

munity; five with condominiums, four with

townhomes, and 18 with single-family homes.

Every one of the villages is self-governed. Alto-

gether there are about 1,200 homes, most of

which are on either a waterway or a golf

course. Some even offer saltwater access. Prices

range from the $200,000s to the millions.

One thing is for sure, Jonathan’s Landing of-

fers plenty of options. And they are all good.

living

The 455-yard 18th on the Fazio courseABOVE: Most of the community’s1,200 homes are on a waterway or golf course.

Jonathan’sLanding

Golf Club16823 Captain Kirle Drive

Jupiter, Fla. 33477800.310.1248

JonathansLanding.com

VILLAGEPAR: 71 YARDAGE: 6,616

YEAR FOUNDED: 1978ARCHITECTS:

Tom & George Fazio

FAZIO AT OLD TRAIL

PAR: 72 YARDAGE: 6,904YEAR FOUNDED: 1985ARCHITECT: Tom Fazio

HILLS AT OLD TRAIL


ARCHITECT: Arthur Hills

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OU’VE JUST FINISHED

a round of golf on a

great course in a lovely

community and thought,

“I could live here.” Or

you’re visiting friends who have a second

home on a challenging layout from a name

designer and you’re wondering, “What

would it take to own something here?”

Almost everyone who plays golf contem-

plates having a home—primary or vaca-

tion—on a course in a community dedicat-

ed to the game. Despite the economic woes

of the last few years, our desires haven’t

much changed, and in our favor is the pre-

sent buyer’s market.

But before pulling out the checkbook,

here are some tips to buying the golf home

of your dreams, with an emphasis on

avoiding the common mistakes.

Mistakes? What could go wrong?

“As much as this is a logical purchase that

you plan and budget for, it’s still a ‘fall-in-

love’ proposition,” says Bill Houghton, presi-

dent of The Landings Company, on Skid-

away Island in Savannah, Georgia. “People

fall in love and make less rational decisions

because all these places are gorgeous.”

Chances are you’ll be rational when it

comes to the obvious: Price, mortgage

rates, and availability. And cognizant that

you’ll have to deal with brokers, lawyers,

and maybe a seller as well.

What next? Start with the golden rule of

real estate: Location, location, location.

“If you’re going to use your property just

a few weekends a year,” suggests Houghton,

“then seclusion is nice. But do you want to

be driving 45 minutes to get to the nearest

Target?”

Once comfortable with where, it’s time

to concentrate on who, what, and how. The

properties can help.

“Utilize their in-house resources,” says

Steve Schroeder, general manager of

Pasadera, a golf community on California’s

Monterey Peninsula. “Most clubs have

some type of real estate, marketing, or sales

office where there is good information. Get

an idea of the products and services

offered. Start researching.”

You’ll need a broker, who can be found

through the on-site sales office or local

contacts. Check out the broker’s refer-

ences—a good place to start is the home-

owners association.

Most communities have a homeowners

association comprised of local people and

separate from the company that

actually runs and manages the property.

The association, through its board, helps

set policy, deals with bylaws, codes and

building restrictions, and so on. “Get to

know the board,” advises Schroeder. “They

have a big part in what you may and may

not do going forward.”

Planning to rent out your property?

The association may have rules against that.

If it is allowed, do you rent yourself or go

Here are some ways to make theprocess go more smoothly B Y J A M E S A . F R A N K

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through a pool? What’s the revenue split?

“The homeowners association will tell

you things a broker won’t,” notes

Schroeder. “About owner obligations,

CCRs (covenants, codes, and restrictions),

policies. There are a lot of hidden nu-

ances to be discovered as you go through

the courting process.”

“Talk to owners,” says Houghton. “Go

to the bar, out to lunch and dinner, and

politely ask other diners about the experi-

ence of living there. Try to find people

who can tell you about the fun little

things as well as the problems.”

Most of the issues raised so far are

pretty clear-cut. What about the not so

obvious?

—Atmosphere. “Each community

has its own personality, more than the

average buyer realizes,” says Schroeder.

“Pasadera is more casual than other

places on the Monterey Peninsula in the

same price range. You want to match the

atmosphere to your lifestyle; that means

looking more for the inward appearance

than the outward appearance.”

—Stability. “The amenities you see or

are promised, what guarantees do you

have that they’ll still be there or they’ll

happen?” asks Houghton.

—Water. “Most people think, ‘I move

in, I get hooked up, and I’m set,’” says

Schroeder. “Water is a precious resource,

so find out who the water service is, what

the water quality is, and if there’s been

rationing in the past.”

—An exit strategy. “At some point,

you’re going to have to sell, or your heirs

will,” reminds Houghton. “Think about

that, which means thinking about how

your property will be protected by your

surroundings and fellow homeowners.

It’s not just security and making it all

look nice, but what is the homeowners

association doing to keep your invest-

ment strong?”

You can’t do this alone. Besides a bro-

ker, you’ll need a lawyer, possibly someone

local. “That’s a word-of-mouth thing,”

says Schroeder. “Talk to the homeowners

association or people in the community

to see if the region demands specialized

expertise in the law.” You may also want to

run everything past your lawyer at home.

Before you buy, talk to an accountant—

not only about your present finances but

future tax treatment of the property (will

it be your primary or secondary resi-

dence?)—and a local insurance agent,

especially if you’re near water.

There’s a wealth of information avail-

able on the Internet. Maybe too much.

Type in “buying a second home” and

you’ll find everything from advice to

mortgage rates. You’re sure to come away

with many more questions, but that’s

good: How you answer them is the key to

having a happy home on the range—or

fairway.

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001. ADMIRAL’S COVE 3535 Military Trail, Suite 101 Jupiter, Fla. 33458 561.744.8800 AdmiralsCove.com

002. BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB 20583 Boca West Drive Boca Raton, Fla. 33434 561.488.6934 BocaWestCC.org

003. JONATHAN’S LANDING 16823 Captain Kirle Drive Jupiter, Fla. 33477 800.310.1248 JonathansLanding.com

004. OLD MARSH 7610 Old Marsh Road Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 33418 800.998.4605 OldMarshRealty.com

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inutes from the brilliant blue

waters of the Atlantic Ocean,

the front entrance of

Admiral’s Cove in Jupiter is

approached by an inland

road. Which makes what you encounter when you

drive through the gates of this luxe yachting and golf

community all that more extraordinary.

Suddenly, like stepping from Venice’s Santa Lucia

railway station onto the banks of the Grand Canal,

you are transported to a community crisscrossed with

more than six miles of waterways and populated with

boats. Palm trees stand like sentinels along the road-

ways and canals, while magnificent homes reaching in

excess of 10,000 square feet and $12 million line the

waterfront, with boats outside their back doors.

There are not many places to be found like this in

the world, never mind in this corner of Florida. Few

private communities offer both yachting and golf,

few have such a low density of homes (less than 900

residences), and even fewer feature as much water as

this exclusive, award-winning community enviably

located on the Intracoastal Waterway.

Where else can you dock boats up to 130 feet in

a protected deepwater marina (it once served as

Palm Beach’s hurricane refuge) inside your private

ABOVE: Sunrise at the74-slip full-servicemarinaOPPOSITE: The 431-yard7th on the East courseBELOW: The homes atAdmiral’s Cove are magnificent, such as 122Spyglass Lane, on themarket for $4.4 million.

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t is no small feat to be named the nation’s

top private country club (nine years run-

ning nonetheless) by the Platinum Clubs of

America. But in Boca Raton, a city rich with

the world’s finest private clubs found any-

where, that numero uno ranking among the elites and

the bragging rights that come with it just might be

the most satisfying honor.

Boca West Country Club, perfectly situated on

1,400 lushly landscaped acres between West Palm

Beach and Fort Lauderdale, isn’t just one of the top-

ranked clubs in the country. With more than 8,000

residents, it is also one of the largest.

Everything is bigger than life here, from the mag-

nificent clubhouse, sports center and spa to the four

championship golf courses to the six separate dining

venues that rival the top restaurants of any major city.

And while the club’s size allows it to skillfully handle

any member function, and serve 900 for dinner in the

clubhouse, Boca West’s biggest asset isn’t its grand

scale, but its staff.

“We are in the member-pleasing business,” says Jay

DiPietro, club president and general manager. “We

understand what people want and don’t want. We

work hard at it. And we recruit and hand pick the

nicest, friendliest, most attentive people in the world

to work here.” More than 800 of those hand-picked

employees work in the club during peak season.

ABOVE: The clubhousecan accommodate a variety of social events.OPPOSITE: The cascadingwater feature at theclub’s Aquatic Center BELOW: A waterfallserves as the backdropat the 18th green onFazio II.

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he seaside hamlet of Vero Beach,

well removed from the hustle and

bustle of Florida’s built-up urban

areas, is a throwback to the Flori-

da of decades ago that captivated

travelers with its charm and unspoiled natural beauty.

For those who treasure sophisticated services, the

finest amenities, long stretches of pristine beaches, fan-

tastic fishing and boating on the open ocean, and the

excitement of brilliantly colored Floridian skies, this is

a one-of-a-kind paradise. Its quiet, relaxed atmosphere

belies a certain sophistication—evidenced by its arts,

theater, dining, and boutique shops—that has drawn

generations to this unsung beachside getaway.

Just north of Vero Beach, spanning a barrier island

from the Intracoastal Waterway to the Atlantic Ocean,

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club’s gracious, uncrowd-

ed lifestyle is inspired by its scenic surroundings.

When Orchid Island was developed, it was one of

the last major southeast Florida land holdings with

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he 11th hole on the Fazio course at

Jonathan’s Landing is impressive,

not for its length (the par 4 is a

mere 380 yards from the tips), but

for its classic beauty.

A members’ favorite, the hole is evocative of Shin-

necock Hills as it stretches through rolling terrain to

an elevated green set on the course’s highest point.

During the club’s annual Jamboree, the biggest tour-

nament in an incredibly full competitive schedule,

members gather around the green, beverage in hand,

to cheer on the players. For spectators and golfers

alike, it is a memorable moment and indicative of

both the camaraderie enjoyed by members and their

passion for golf.

And the 11th isn’t even the golf club’s most famous

hole. The community is home to three championship

courses, all of which are completely different except

for their meticulous conditioning. The Fazio and Hills

courses are set together in western Jupiter as part of a

pure golf experience where roads and houses barely

intrude (a rarity in southern Florida). The Fazio

ABOVE: Located on theIntracoastal Waterway,the marina providesboaters quick access tothe Atlantic.OPPOSITE: The 443-yard9th on the Village courseBELOW: Members enjoya luxurious yet heathylifestyle.

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veryone dreams of owning a home

in South Florida. There’s an abun-

dance of sunshine, great boating

and beaches, and fabulous golf, not

to mention many cultural attractions

and modern conveniences like world-class shopping

and restaurants. The problem is most communities

are so hemmed in by the sprawling metropolis that

there is not a lot of elbowroom—unless you’re lucky

enough to live in Old Marsh.

“At the center of it all,” their saying goes, “you can

get away from it all.”

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, Old Marsh is just

minutes from beautiful Atlantic beaches, the Gardens

Mall, and excellent schools. Additionally, the commu-

nity is less than a half hour from Palm Beach Interna-

tional Airport. The flora and fauna found on property

include great blue herons and sandhill cranes (the

community’s logo). Wetlands surround three sides of

Old Marsh and will never be developed. Pete Dye, the

legendary golf course architect, was immediately capti-

vated by the natural setting and was intent on preserv-

ing as much of it as possible.

The sense of space also extends to the low density

of homes in the community’s 456 acres, of which 90

acres are natural marshland. There are just 184 home

sites with both new and resale single-family, traditional-

style homes that range in price from $1 million to

Every home at Old Marsh is unique.OPPOSITE: The 176-yardpar-three 16th hole

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or many of us, by the time we can

dedicate a good portion of our days

to golf, our agility and power are

nowhere near where they were in

our prime. Like Ponce de León, we

would gladly search the far ends of the globe to recap-

ture our youthful swing and ensure years of enjoyable

rounds with our playing partners.

They just may have discovered that secret at The

Polo Club of Boca Raton.

Over the past five years, the Polo Club’s golf pro-

gram has gone in a modern direction. Using their

considerable infrastructure, large staff of golf pros,

and the precepts of TPI (Titleist Performance Insti-

tute), this has become a destination that helps golfers

recapture their youth through training. Today, it’s no

longer enough to have great golf available. The ability

to enjoy that golf by being in great shape is part of

the equation.

One of the ways the Polo Club accomplishes that

and distinguishes itself is through its spa. There, the

club’s fitness trainers work hand in hand with the golf

ABOVE: Water aboundson the courses but thereare few forced carries.OPPOSITE: The entranceto the 145,000-square-foot clubhouseBELOW: The 184-yard11th of the Equestriancourse

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veryone dreams of owning a home

in South Florida. There’s an abun-

dance of sunshine, great boating

and beaches, and fabulous golf, not

to mention many cultural attractions

and modern conveniences like world-class shopping

and restaurants. The problem is most communities

are so hemmed in by the sprawling metropolis that

there is not a lot of elbowroom—unless you’re lucky

enough to live in Old Marsh.

“At the center of it all,” their saying goes, “you can

get away from it all.”

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, Old Marsh is just

minutes from beautiful Atlantic beaches, the Gardens

Mall, and excellent schools. Additionally, the commu-

nity is less than a half hour from Palm Beach Interna-

tional Airport. The flora and fauna found on property

include great blue herons and sandhill cranes (the

community’s logo). Wetlands surround three sides of

Old Marsh and will never be developed. Pete Dye, the

legendary golf course architect, was immediately capti-

vated by the natural setting and was intent on preserv-

ing as much of it as possible.

The sense of space also extends to the low density

of homes in the community’s 456 acres, of which 90

acres are natural marshland. There are just 184 home

sites—all single-family, traditional-style homes with

both golf course and marsh views.

Old MarshSurrounded by a wildlife preserve, this gated community isunlike any other in South Florida. A true “neighborhood”in harmony with nature, Old Marsh features distinctivehomes and a superb Pete Dye golf course at its core

ABOVE AND BELOW:Every home at Old Marsh is unique.OPPOSITE: The 176-yardpar-three 16th hole

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New and resale homes

range in price from around $1

million to more than $5 mil-

lion and in size from 3,000

square feet to more than

11,000 square feet. Lot sizes

range from a half-acre to one

acre and start at $500,000.

The architecture is in harmony with nature, giving

Old Marsh much more of a “lowcountry” Carolina

feel. There are no grandiose Mediterranean-style

mansions with barrel tile roofs crammed next to each

other like you find in many other communities. Resi-

dents are free to choose their own architect, so each

custom home is distinct. There is a preferred builder

program that features some of the best custom home

builders in the area, such as First Florida Develop-

ment and Construction, Inc., Maxwell Building Cor-

poration, and Purucker and Marrano Custom homes.

Each builder brings with them years of experience of

building high-end

custom residences.

“This is not a cookie-cutter

community, and I found that

very refreshing,” says Mike

Stenko, who has lived

at Old Marsh with his wife

Christine, for four years. “I just

love the isolation and quiet-

ness. Every street ends in a cul-

de-sac. To have 400-plus acres with just 180 homes and

a golf course is unique for this area. You have to see it to

believe it.”

There are only 184home sites on

456 acres.


There is a very active social life in the community.

Much of the socializing takes place at the 22,000-

square-foot clubhouse, which is filled with rare golf

memorabilia. It overlooks a five-acre lake that sepa-

rates the 9th and 18th holes. In addition to the formal

dining room, there’s a mixed grill, lounge, and men’s

grill. With two Har-Tru courts, the community also

has an active tennis scene.

The main sport at Old Marsh is golf, and the course,

which Dye built in 1988 and refurbished in 2004, is one

of his best. Members get to uncover all of its wonderful

subtleties with repeated playing, which isn’t difficult

since no tee times are necessary. With an outstanding

caddie program and white gravel paths, the course is

walker friendly. Not surprisingly, it became an Audubon

Cooperative Sanctuary in 1998, with all irrigation water

from the course draining into a series of retention

ponds to keep it from seeping into the wetlands.

That environmental sensitivity is what you’d expect

at Old Marsh, where the trumpeting trill of a sandhill

crane is about the only thing that breaks the silence.

“Where we choose to live defines the essence of what

we are,” says Larry Delpit, developer of

Old Marsh. “At Old Marsh we created a

special place of timeless values and under-

stated luxury reminiscent of an earlier,

more gracious era. Family, friendship, pri-

vacy, and the challenge of meaningful

sport define the character of Old Marsh.”

To schedule a private tour, please contact

Old Marsh Realty, which has a full-service

sales office right on site.

Old Marsh7610 Old Marsh Rd.

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 33418800.998.4605

OldMarshRealty.com

PAR: 72 YARDAGE: 7,021YEAR FOUNDED: 1988ARCHITECT: Pete Dye

Home sizes range from 3,000 to 11,000square feet.

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he seaside hamlet of Vero Beach,

well removed from the hustle and

bustle of Florida’s built-up urban

areas, is a throwback to the Flori-

da of decades ago that captivated

travelers with its charm and unspoiled natural beauty.

For those who treasure sophisticated services, the

finest amenities, long stretches of pristine beaches, fan-

tastic fishing and boating on the open ocean, and the

excitement of brilliantly colored Floridian skies, this is

a one-of-a-kind paradise. Its quiet, relaxed atmosphere

belies a certain sophistication—evidenced by its arts,

theater, dining, and boutique shops—that has drawn

generations to this unsung beachside getaway.

Just north of Vero Beach, spanning a barrier island

from the Intracoastal Waterway to the Atlantic Ocean,

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club’s gracious, uncrowd-

ed lifestyle is inspired by its scenic surroundings.

When Orchid Island was developed, it was one of

the last major southeast Florida land holdings with

ocean-to-river property. Its 600 acres made national

news as one of the great small towns in Florida whenT

Orchid IslandGolf & Beach ClubSmall-town charm and progressive big-time amenities make this sophisticated seaside sanctuary something special

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it was purchased in the early 1990s. Now one of the

state’s most desirable places to live, the community has

never lost that small-town feel.

Very private and modestly sized (just 376 resi-

dences), this collegial community is bordered on one

side by the Atlantic and on the other by the scenic

Indian River Lagoon. Its pristine, private beach is

quiet and uninterrupted enough to be a safe haven for

nesting loggerhead turtles. According to residents, the

unspoiled views are beyond compare.

In this idyllic setting, Orchid Island’s members

enjoy outstanding first-class amenities, including a

stunning Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, seaside

Beach Club, full-service spa, and tennis and fitness

center. The dining options are equally as impressive.

From the elegant meals served in the Beach Club’s

second floor dining room overlooking the Atlantic to

the local catch of the day available at the poolside

Grille to the fresh fare created daily at the golf club-

house, every palate is satisfied.

Gracious, thoughtfully designed, and exceptionally

private, the homes of Orchid Island benefit greatly

from their surroundings. Most are carefully tucked

away on quiet streets and designed to take full advan-

tage of the uninterrupted vistas of lake, ocean, and

river that surround the barrier island. Delightfully

inspired by the architecture of Bermudian and British

West Indies homes, the island’s residences artfully

combine elegance and charm, along with indoor and

outdoor living spaces. The community offers golf

course and preserve-front estate homes, luxurious

oceanfront condominiums, and maintenance-free

villas and cottages.

One of a handful of barrier-island courses in Florida,

the exceptional Arnold Palmer layout features sculpted

bunkers, water-guarded greens, ocean breezes, and

RIGHT: The West Indies-themed homes

are tucked away onquiet streets.

BELOW: Orchid Islandhas a distinctive

ocean-to-river location.


uncrowded play. Although otter, bald eagles, and rosette

spoonbills are commonly spotted, the golf membership

cap of 325 ensures there are no con-

gested fairways.

“The conditions are just fabulous,”

says director of golf Rich Waage of the

course that hosted a 2009 U.S. Open

qualifier. “The fairways are

generous, but they have a lot of

mounding, which adds to the beauty

and challenge.”

The lush layout’s signature 160-

yard 8th plays over water and into a

sea breeze to a sloping green, while

the 551-yard 18th is very similar to

the 18th at Palmer’s Bay Hill, winding around water

on the right to a rock-fronted peninsular green.

While the stunning setting and fabulous playing

conditions are enough to convert non-golfers, you

don’t have to enjoy the game to enjoy life at Orchid

Island. Not even close. The club’s year-round tennis

program includes plenty of competitive play on eight

perfectly conditioned Har-Tru courts. There is also a

wide variety of clubs, including yachting, bridge,

book, art, and environmental that bring members to-

gether to explore shared interests. This is an apprecia-

tive membership that is very involved with local char-

ities and gives back generously to their community.

One aspect of club life that members take very seri-

ously is health and wellness. Those who live here pur-

sue an active lifestyle and want to enjoy it to the

fullest. “The club is dedicated to providing the finest

amenities and fitness is a big part of the lifestyle

here,” says general manager Rob Tench. “This year we

more than doubled the size of our fitness and well-

ness center to 8,200 square feet to allow for additional

offerings.”

“Our members and their families

are very interested in a healthy

lifestyle and a diverse set of fitness

activities,” says member Stephanie

Hahn. “They understand the benefits

of exercise and are anxious to partic-

ipate in more programs in the new

center.”

The new center, complete with the

very best fitness equipment, a large

group-exercise room, and Pilates

room will be completed this Novem-

ber. In conjunction with the recently completed pool-

side spa at the Beach Club, members will have the

quality of facilities, classes, and treatments that befit

their privileged setting.

ABOVE: Water guards the green of the 16th hole.BELOW: Members enjoy a variety of dining options, withthe most elegantmeals served at theBeach Club.

Orchid IslandGolf &

Beach ClubOne Beachside DriveOrchid, Fla. 32963

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or many of us, by the time we can

dedicate a good portion of our days

to golf, our agility and power are

nowhere near where they were in

our prime. Like Ponce de León, we

would gladly search the far ends of the globe to recap-

ture our youthful swing and ensure years of enjoyable

rounds with our playing partners.

They just may have discovered that secret at The

Polo Club of Boca Raton.

Over the past five years, the Polo Club’s golf pro-

gram has gone in a modern direction. Using their

considerable infrastructure, large staff of golf pros,

and the precepts of TPI (Titleist Performance Insti-

tute), this has become a destination that helps golfers

recapture their youth through training. Today, it’s no

longer enough to have great golf available. The ability

to enjoy that golf by being in great shape is part of

the equation.

One of the ways the Polo Club accomplishes that

and distinguishes itself is through its spa. There, the

club’s fitness trainers work hand in hand with the golf

The Polo Club of Boca RatonWell-established and financially strong, this premier, private golf club is meeting the needs of the next generation of club members without sacrificing its signature lifestyle ABOVE: Water abounds

on the courses but thereare few forced carries.OPPOSITE: The entranceto the 145,000-square-foot clubhouseBELOW: The 184-yard11th of the EquestriancourseF

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pros to produce maximum results for members.

“I was in the case study with one of Polo Club’s cer-

tified professionals and found it to be absolutely fan-

tastic,” says member Gerry Zusel. “The key to improv-

ing my swing was through strength and flexibility. TPI

helped me reduce my handicap by four strokes.”

The Polo Club, the second largest country club in

the nation in terms of membership (more than

1,700), is definitely not your grandfather’s country

club. While respecting tradition and the luxurious

lifestyle that its members enjoy so much, the club has

embraced forward-looking growth. Amenities, like the

new resort complex with family-friendly, resort-style

pools that is opening this November, are being built

for the next generation. New family dining options

and a clubhouse expansion are also in the club’s cur-

rent master plan. They have accomplished all this

without an assessment. In fact, members here have

never been hit with one.

On the golf course, the club is already promoting

the game to the next generation by taking one of their

courses and integrating it for kids. In the afternoon,

kids (and their parents and grandparents) can play six

holes for $6. The program has been so successful they

have had to extend the concept to both courses.

The golf here, by the way, is excellent. The Equestrian

and the Club are two very good courses. The Equestrian

presents more challenging green complexes, while the

Club is more forgiving, yet both are very playable Tim

Freeland designs. This being Florida, there is plenty of

water to navigate, but few forced carries.

ABOVE: The communityis set on 1,100

manicured acres.MIDDLE: The clubhouse

decor is clean and modern.

BELOW: Sculptedbunkers and lakes typify the layouts.


Despite its name, the Polo Club was originally built

around tennis in 1986. The developer of the new

community hired Chris Evert as touring pro, and the

club hosted the Virginia Slims of Florida for years.

With 28 courts, more than 600 tennis memberships,

and a well-rounded competitive program, they were

voted the number one private tennis club in the world

in 2010 by the Professional Tennis Registry.

Once described as like “a cruise ship on land,” the

club offers a very active social program. In addition to

health and wellness programs, cultural offerings both

on and off the property, and their popular cabaret

series, members are entertained by some of the

biggest acts in the business: the Beach Boys, Air

Supply, and the Pointer Sisters to name just a few.

Located on 1,100 meticulously manicured acres five

miles from downtown Boca Raton and seven miles

from the beach, the community boasts one of the

most comprehensive and spectacular clubhouses any-

where. (Not to mention, at 145,000 square feet, one of

the biggest.) There are plenty of dining venues for

members and the service, provided by 550 employees

in season, is impeccable.

For such a large community, one of The Polo

Club’s biggest strengths is how close the membership

is—the incredible array of activities and opportunities

to gather help bring everyone together.

That largeness, though, allows the club to offer

something for everyone, from condos for the mem-

bers flying in from Europe or Boston to multi-million

dollar custom estate homes. No matter

what size house or in which of the 24

communities you live, every home

features high ceilings, garages, and a golf

course or lake view. With so many

options, you have the ability to upsize or

downsize your home without moving to

another community.

Yes, this is a terrific lifestyle, but not

inexpensive. You have to live at the club

to be a golf member (real estate runs

from $300,000 condos to $3 million

homes), but if you can take years off your

golf game, there really is no way to put a

price on that.

The Polo Clubof Boca Raton

5400 Champions BoulevardBoca Raton, Fla. 33496

561.995.1200PoloClub.net

CLUBPAR: 72 YARDAGE: 6,671

YEAR FOUNDED: 2002ARCHITECT: Tim Freeland

EQUESTRIANPAR: 72 YARDAGE: 6,766

YEAR FOUNDED: 1985ARCHITECT: Tim Freeland

ABOVE: The Polo Cluboffers an extensive tennis program withmore than 600 membersand 28 courts.

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3116 CASSEEKEY ISLAND - $2,500,000Lovely home on 300 feet of South Florida’s IntracoastalWaterway. Set in the elegant golf community of Jonathan’sLanding, this home features panoramic water views, alarge pool area, 3 bedrooms plus den, and four and onehalf baths. The master wing of this home is spaciousand offers sitting area with views. The family room’s fire-place offers casual elegance for entertaining or relaxing.Elegant, yet open and casual living areas include woodand tile floors throughout.

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J O N AT H A N ’ S L A N D I N G R E A LT Y888-204-4213 • 561-746-2561

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3220 WEST CHANNEL CIRCLE - $875,000Exquisitely renovated home with three bedroom suites,den, and artist’s studio, sports a European flair. Owner/architect’s masterful touches enhance rich appoint-ments such as marble floors, granite tops, cherry cabi-netry, creative lighting, and top-line appliances. Spaciouscorner lot and private setting in pool/ tropical patio area.

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5148-C LAKE CATALINA DRIVEThis first floor condominium has it all. This property has2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a convertible thirdbedroom or den. It is beautifully maintained and inmove-in condition. Enjoy the fabulous lake and golfviews from the lanai. The kitchen and bathrooms havebeen updated, and this property has hardwood floors.Please call Barry Fienberg at 561-603-4005 to inquireabout this property.

5106-C LAKE CATALINA DRIVEThis penthouse condominium is newly painted with newcarpeting in the master bedroom. You can move right in.Great water and golf views can be viewed from thisproperty. This property is the very popular Dubonnetmodel with 2,374 square feet. It has 3 bedrooms and 2.5bathrooms. Please call Marilyn Fienberg at 561-716-0997 to inquire about this property.

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5220-D LAKE CATALINA DRIVEThe most spectacular lake and golf views can be seenfrom this penthouse Dubonnet model. It has 2 bed-rooms and a den or third bedroom and 2.5 bathrooms.It is decorator furnished and newly renovated. Pleasecall Marilyn Fienberg at 561-716-0997 to inquire aboutthis property.

5346 STEEPLE CHASEWhat could be better than this one level steeplechasehome? Walking distance to the Polo Clubhouse and thePolo Shoppes. This property is extremely well main-tained and shows beautifully. It has a new roof, new airconditioner, new pool heater and pump, new hot waterheater and is prewired for a generator. Please call BarryFienberg at 561-603-4005 to inquire about this property.

5194 WINDSOR PARKEWow-Wow-Wow factor in this fabulous Windsor Parkehome. This property has a new roof, new carpeting, pre-mium accordion hurricane shutters, all windows UVsafety film and hurricane proofed, custom built-ins, fittedclosets, new kitchen with granite, new bathrooms, newair conditioner, new hot water heater, custom windowtreatments, tiled garage floor, special attic insulation,neutral colors throughout. Please call Marilyn Fienbergat 561-716-0997 to inquire about this property.

5736 WATERFORDWhen only the best will do. What could be better thanliving in Waterford? This gracious home is well main-tained, light and bright, neutral colors, newer kitchen,stainless steel kitchen appliances and circular drive-way. This property is within walking distance to The PoloClub. Please call Marilyn Fienberg at 561-716-0997 toinquire about this property.

16879 KNIGHTSBRIDGE LANEThe view says it all. Gorgeous lake and fountain viewsfrom this property. This Immaculate home boasts 3bedroom and 3 bathrooms and a lovely pool that over-looks the lake. It is being sold furnished and is in move-in condition. Please call Barry Fienberg at 561-603-4005 to inquire about this property.

T H E P O L O C L U B O F B O C A R A T O NR E A L E S T A T E O P P O R T U N I T I E S

p r u d e n t i a l f l o r i d a r e a l t yBarry Fienberg 561-603-4005 • Marilyn Fienberg 561-716-0997

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17069 ROYAL COVE WAYThis is the best that the polo club has to offer. This fab-ulous courtyard home has more than 5,000 total livingsquare feet with a 2.5 car garage. It has spectacular lakeand panoramic golf course views. This home is great forentertaining. It boasts a two-level guest house thatoverlooks the pool. This home is in one of The PoloClub’s most desirable communities. Please call BarryFienberg at 561-603-4005 to inquire about this property.

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