Friendswood Development News

Children in the Lakes of Savannah have the benefit of an outstanding education at all levels. That's because students in elementary, junior high and high school attend the newest schools in the highly regarded Alvin Independent School District.

Fall was the official opening of Savannah Lakes Elementary located in the heart of the Lakes of Savannah community. Nolan Ryan Junior High, which also serves students in the community, opened just minutes away. And, Manvel High School, one of the Houston area's newest high schools, is where high school-age students prepare for their futures.

All of the facilities are considered state of the art and are staffed with experienced educators. Visitors to the community can learn more about the schools serving Lakes of Savannah and tour new models and view homes by Lennar, J. Patrick Homes and Brighton Homes. J. Patrick Homes and Brighton Homes have just opened new decorated models and are building in the newest neighborhoods in Lakes of Savannah.

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Lennar and Meritage Homes have debuted two of their newest models in Oakhurst at Kingwood's Terrace neighborhood. Representing some of the builders' most luxurious and spacious designs, the homes are a part of two new collections of homes now available from each of these highly regarded builders.

Lennar is featuring its Winchester plan, complete with a classically styled elevation, expansive front porch and well-planned interior design.

The two-story Winchester combines traditional design with architectural drama with large, open living areas and high ceilings.

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Views of rolling hills and lushly forested surrounds are captured in Trendmaker Homes' new designs in Graystone Hills Estates, where spacious one- and two-story homes are now available. Priced from the $400,000s, the homes are located on oversized, wooded home sites in one of the newest sections of Graystone Hills. A new model by Trendmaker Homes is now open daily in The Estates. Plan A-170 is a two-story home with 4,278 square feet, four bedrooms, 4 ½-baths and a three-car garage with an auto court and porte cochere. The home also has a covered patio, a computer center, a game room with hidden storage and options for an additional bedroom and unfinished bonus space that could be used as a media room, adding more than 400 square feet to the design.

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Lakemont's prime location at the entrance of the West Park Tollway, outstanding builders and new school within the community, have all helped it earned the ranking among the top most active residential communities last year. Lakemont was ranked No. 12 in the most active residential communities based on housing starts. Lakemont's new home sales have remained strong.

A new recreation center opened late last year in Lakemont, which is close to the Energy Corridor and is easily accessible to the Texas Medical Center, downtown and the Galleria via the tollway.

The 900-acre master-planned community is home to lakes, parks, walking trails, neighborhood pools and more than 1,300 homes. New homes are priced from the $130,000s to the $300,000s.

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The highly anticipated clubhouse in Heritage at Towne Lake is now open. The 13,000 square-foot facility in the Heritage at Towne Lake community celebrated its grand opening and is now open daily for residents' use. The Lodge features a ballroom and stage, billiards/game room, a craft/hobby room, a fitness center, a library, a catering kitchen, a business center with computers, printer and fax services, a large sitting area, and a resort-style pool and cabana overlooking a beautiful lake.

The clubhouse will also be the focal point of social activity for residents with a slate of activities planned each month by a full-time activities director.

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Village Builders' highly popular luxury low maintenance patio homes remain in high demand in Fairfield, where the builder recently opened its newest model in the newest section of the community. Village Builders features two collections of patio homes in Fairfield, created to appeal to buyers age 55 or better. Located on smaller home sites and requiring less overall maintenance, the homes have been very popular among buyers moving from within the northwest area as well as those relocating to Houston.

The Garden Collection of homes is priced from the $150,000s and the Verandas Collection is priced from the $190,000s.

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Friendswood Development Company recently donated $28,873 to the Lamar Educational Awards Foundation. Two Friendswood Development Company communities – Lakemont and Walnut Creek – are located in the Lamar CISD. The recent donation is equal to a nickel per square foot of property Lamar Consolidated Independent School District purchased in the Walnut Creek subdivision that will be the location for Cora Thomas Elementary, LCISD’s 20th elementary campus.“The work of the foundation is extremely important in helping the district and the teachers provide an outstanding education for the students” said John Hammond, president of Friendswood Development Company. “We’re very proud to be a part of the district’s growth and achievements.”

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PHOTO: Steven Schulz at the West Ranch Helping a Hero event is surrounded by his family, father Steven, brother Clay, sister Elaine, and mother Debbie, along with the Honorable S. Ward Casscells, M.D Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, and State Senator Mike Jackson.

One local hero is now the proud owner of a brand new home in West Ranch, thanks to the Helping a Hero program, Friendswood Development Company and Perry Homes. On November 14, Corporal Steven Schulz, U.S.M.C. and his family were presented with the keys to his new home during a special event that included a number of special guests and a variety of local media.

Schulz, who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury fighting the war in Iraq, has received numerous honors for his bravery and accomplishments including a Purple Heart, a Combat Action Ribbon, a Marine Corp. Good Conduct Medal, and a National Defense Service Medal. A graduate of Friendswood High School, Schulz, whose mother Debbie was also a teacher at Friendswood High School, wanted to remain living in Friendswood but needed a home to fit his needs.

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The master-planned West Ranch community is known for its outstanding builders and location minutes from Interstate 45. However, it's the small-town surrounds of the charming city of Friendswood that continue to make the community so popular. Earning local and national accolades as an outstanding place to live and raise a family, Friendswood embodies a true small-town spirit that is evident in the activities and events that take place there.

Concerts in the park are a regular event in Friendswood's Stevenson Park, which is just minutes from West Ranch. The community also has active youth sports programs, from summer swimming to baseball and football. Schools at all levels continue to earn exemplary ratings, helping to prepare students for a bright future.

West Ranch, located on FM 518 close to FM 528, offers residents the opportunity to enjoy a small town and a new home from a top Houston builder - in a location that is close to key employment, medical and retail centers.

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