TM Celebrates Grand Opening of a New Amenity Center at its Popular Channing Park Community

July 8, 2011 - PRLog -- Taylor Morrison is set to celebrate the grand opening of a new amenity center at its popular Channing Park, a family-friendly community of 422 homesites located in Lithia, Florida, east of I-75 and just off Dorman Road at 17413 Chelsea Downs Circle.

Builder and developer Taylor Morrison will host the festivities on site at the amenity center on Saturday, July 9th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All residents and their guests are invited to enjoy food, fun, music and activities such as a face painter and a balloon maker. Prizes from Pinch a Penny, Beef O’ Brady’s and Dog Gone Hollistic will be distributed during the event.

“We’re looking forward to a great day when neighbors can get to know each other and join together to celebrate the opening of a beautiful new facility,” said Cammie Longenécker, vice president of sales and marketing for Taylor Morrison West Florida. “Taylor Morrison has a strong commitment to providing communities with these types of shared common areas and amenities that help residents feel at home and develop a strong sense of pride and neighborhood identity.”

As the centerpiece of Channing Park, the recreational complex is centered around a beautiful resort-style clubhouse. Perfect for entertaining groups both large and small, a comfortably furnished gathering room and full kitchen offer the flexibility to host multiple community needs, from card games to cooking parties. Also on the premises is a complete fitness center with the latest in free weights and cardio equipment. Step outdoors to enjoy the large lagoon pool with two lap lanes and plenty of room for splashing and swimming. A spacious open air sun deck is inlaid with brick pavers and includes a shaded area for lounging and a nearby BBQ area with gas grills. The grounds surrounding the pool area offer multiple recreational amenities, included a half-court basketball facility, colorful tot lot, and an open flex field suitable for an impromptu soccer game or throwing a frisbee. Another favored attraction is a fenced dog park, complete with doggie drinking fountains and shaded areas where residents can socialize while their pets play.

Over 100 families have purchased in Channing Park as it is being recognized as one of the best new home values in the Fish Hawk area. The 222 acre community of single family residences features expansive home sites with water and conservation views, green space, nature trails, park areas and verdant landscaping giving the community a peaceful ambiance. Location is key to this Taylor Morrison community as it is within walking distance of the Fish Hawk Town Square were you can enjoy shopping, dining, entertainment, and the miles of trails throughout the Fish Hawk area, close to three highly-rated Fish Hawk schools, less than an hour to downtown Tampa, and even has a nearby express bus service to MacDill Air Force Base.  Another plus of the community is that for a limited time, Taylor Morrison can assist in paying the CDD bond debt off.

Four models are currently open or under construction, and inventory homes are available.

Prospective buyers can choose from four different single story floor plans priced from the $130s. The new Fairfield model offers 1,744 square feet with three bedrooms, two baths, breakfast nook, formal dining, covered lanai and a spacious great room plan. The master suite includes two closets, separate vanities, and a big walk-in roman shower. Also available is the renowned Kensington, which has 1,439 square feet, and is open for viewing as a fully furnished model home. With 11 floor plans, Channing Park offers a plan for every buyer.  All Taylor Morrison homes are built to exacting construction standards and include energy-saving features and appliances, gourmet kitchens, and a long list of premium standard features.

For directions or more information, visit taylormorrison.com or call 813-651-4259.

About Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison is the No. 1 private homebuilder in the United States, according to Builder magazine, building a wide range of product for discerning home buyers across the country. With more than 140 communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida and Texas, Taylor Morrison offers first-time, mid-market and mid-to-upscale housing in both master-planned communities and urban infill neighborhoods. The company also operates under the Monarch brand in Ontario, Canada, where it builds single-family homes and high-rise condominiums. Taylor Morrison, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Taylor Wimpey plc , a home building company with 125 years of experience and operations in the United Kingdom, North America and Spain.

For more information about communities in West Florida, contact 866-495-6006 or visit taylormorrison.com.

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