April 2012 Bagpiper - Piper's Landing Golf & Country Club

Yacht & Country Club
The Bagpiper
Congratulations Congratulations to to our our 2012/2013 2012/2013
2012/2013
Board Board of of Directors
Directors
Seated from left to right:
Owen Dow, President
Joe Vannucci, Vice President
Sheila Anthony, Secretary, Steve Vendig, Treasurer
Standing from left to right:
APRIL 2012
Directors
Russ Attridge, Ozzi Cano, Jim Peel, Tom Houts & Tom Maguire

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News News from from the the General General Manager… Manager…
Manager…
Brian Reich, CCM, LCAM
I know I speak for the entire staff in congratulating the newly
elected Board of Directors. We’re excited to start the effort to
build on our accomplishments of the past and do our part to
make Piper’s Landing the best community it can be. For the first
time since February and March of 2008, the same period this year has resulted
in two consecutive months of Food and Beverage sales exceeding $100,000.
For a small club like Piper’s, that’s excellent participation. Our “sales per
cover” in 2008 was just under $28, and for 2012, it’s under $24. As you can
see, our “covers” are up and our “prices” are down. Not so good for the bottom
line, but it makes for happy members.
Financially speaking, through February we are $41K better than budget
YTD, with $1,671K in cash (combined operating and capital) in 2012 vs.
$1,550K for the same period in 2011.
Have you been on our website lately? The entire “Public” side of the site has
been redesigned to provide a fresh new look, enhanced photos and “branding,”
and added key words and phrases to assist in search engine optimization
(SEO). You will also notice short videos available on the front page to assist in
visually explaining to prospective clients and/or buyers…the Piper’s lifestyle,
our banquet capabilities, and a NEW golf video! Our latest research shows
Piper’s is ranked ahead, in both “Google” and “Bing,” of our competitors on
search terms like “Stuart Florida Gated Communities,” “Golf Communities,”
and “Gated Community Florida.” Check Check Check Check it it it it out! out! out! out! Our “hits are through the
roof!”
The highlights from the March 26th Board Meeting were:
• Approved plantings on holes 10 and 11, with the excess of funds from the
3s for Trees tournament original plantings. Great job Gifts and Memorials
Committee!
• Greens Committee recommended the board continue the bunker project
this summer.
• Approved the membership applications for four new buyers closing in
March.
• Approved a “Bicycle tag ID” program.
• Approved a rule modification…allowing owners with invisible fences to
exercise their dogs without leashes on their property, but also require them
to have HOA approved signs identifying the invisible fence where their
property and common property meet.
Remember that all Board and Committee minutes, management reports,
golf course performance (grooming) standards, monthly and annual audited
financial statements, budgets and Bagpipers are available at a click of your
mouse on the website. Or you may request a hard copy from the office. We
also send a weekly “blast” with community news, updates and changes or we
will email you any of the above. All you have to do is request it! Let us know.
E–Mail us! We also have the capability to email your monthly statements! It’s
easy to sign up!
Please feel free to contact me on any issue you need help on, or any
suggestion you may have for improvement! I look forward to seeing you
around the community and club!
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HOURS OF OPERATION
CLUB OFFICE
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Daily
GOLF SHOP
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Daily
SHOE CLEANING
Please drop and pick up your
shoes in the Golf Shop.
LOUNGE/DINING
LUNCH
Monday - Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
DINNER
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
See Calendar of Events
COCKTAILS
When Club is Closed for
Dinner: 11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
When Club is Open for Dinner:
11:30 a.m. - Closing
DRESS
Casual unless otherwise noted.
Shorts will not be permitted in
the Grill Room or Main Dining
Room after 7:00 pm when the
Club is open for dinner. Thank
you for your cooperation.
TELEPHONES
Clubhouse 283-7000
Golf Shop 283-1155
Security 283-7002
Security (Emergency) 283-8803
Fax 287-1282
Golf Shop Fax 221-0493
Website:

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Easter Easter Egg Egg Hunt Hunt &
&
BBQ Buffet
Saturday, April 7
10:30 am
am
Easter Easter Egg Egg Egg Hunt
Hunt
The Easter Bunny will be here!
There will also be a magic show and face painting so
sign up your children, grandchildren, nieces and
nephews for this fun event!
Be sure to let us know their ages!
BBQ BBQ 11:30 11:30 am am ~ ~ 2:30 2:30 2:30 pm
pm
$18.00 Adults ~ $9.50 Children under 12
Passover Passover Seder Seder
Seder
Saturday, Saturday, April April 7
7
6:45 pm
Conducted by Piper's own Rabbi, Dannel Schwartz
The Passover Seder is a feast held on the Jewish
holiday of Passover.
Families and friends
gather around the
table the night of
Passover to read one of
the many versions of
the Haggadah,
the story of the Israelite exodus from Egypt. Seder
customs include drinking of four cups of wine, eating
matzoh and partaking of symbolic foods placed in the
Passover Seder plate. All members are welcome to
participate in this ceremony.
Please call the office for reservations.
$32.50 per person ~ Club Casual
Easter Easter Brunch Brunch Buffet
Buffet
Sunday, April 8
11:00 am ~ 3:00 pm
$34.95 Adults
$17.50 Children under 12
Jacket & Tie Required - Main Dining Room
Casual Attire - Grill Room
Farewell Farewell Dinner Dinner
Dinner
Dance
Dance
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, April April 28
28
6:30 6:30 pm pm Cocktails
Cocktails
7:30 7:30 pm pm Dinner Dinner Dance
Dance
Come and embrace the memories of
2012~2013 with your friends and family.
Watch Channel 63 and our poster at the
Club for upcoming details.
$39.95 per person
Entertainment to be announced
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5th 5th Annual Annual Annual Season Season-Ending Season Ending Tennis Tennis Exhibition
Exhibition
On Wednesday, April 4, join us from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Come out and watch local pros and top juniors followed by:
Ladies' Doubles Club Champion:
Cindi Hobbs-DeMoya & Suzi Romanik-Schwartz
vs.
Cullen deWindt & Michael Eye
and
Men's Doubles Club Champion
Yung Wong & Art Galya
vs.
The "Dynamic Outside Golf Duo"
Mike Russell & Eddie Walker
Watch all of our players compete in a friendly environment!
There will be complimentary food, beer and wine provided to all
attendees at the event. Please call the office to make your
reservations.
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Docktails
Docktails
Friday, April 13
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Steel Drums at the Marina
Dinner to follow in the Grill
Stay tuned on Channel 63 for this fun and entertaining event!
Aid Aid for for Tornado Tornado Victims Victims
Victims
Many thanks to the people who contributed
to the Salvation Army Tornado Relief. They
are still working
in those areas
and can always
use donations.
Jeanne
Lambdin
Tennis Tennis News
by Cullen deWindt
Spring is in the air and
it has been another
fun tennis season at Piper's
Landing. I would like to thank
everyone who has participated in
the tennis program this season.
The Ladies' Tennis team is
currently in 5th place in a very
strong 3.5 Treasure Coast division.
The end of the season Ladies'
Team Tennis Party will be on
Friday, April 13 at Mariner Sands.
I hope that everyone has a good
Easter holiday and I look forward
to seeing all the wonderful families
out on the tennis courts! If anyone
needs a lesson or is looking for a
game please call me at 283-7000
ext. 238.
Tennis Tips Tips
In doubles, when your opponents
are standing too close to the net,
the best shot to hit is a lob
because people usually have a
hard time moving backwards.
ARB ARB Approvals
Approvals
Landscaping
Miscellaneous
Carter Evans
Condo 9 Burns
Matts Harvey Estate
Johnson Bucher
Rademacher O'Brien

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Friday Friday After After Dark
Dark
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The Bagpiper APRIL 2012
Par Par Tee Tee Niners Niners News News by Sally Sausman
Living up to its reputation as “coming in like a lion,” March started with winds roaring across
the course. There were days when it was like hitting an invisible wall. Don’t we just love the
extra challenge? Uh, maybe not…
Fortunately, breezes were balmy for the Mixed Mixed Member/Member Member/Member event on March 12 th . Starting at 4 pm,
54 participants enjoyed an unusual 9-Hole format. Guys were limited to 2 drives each, while gals got an
unlimited number. Everyone’s favorite rule: if the best shot was from a sand trap, the player who hit it in
could toss it out by hand and count it as a continuation of the shot. Some foursomes used this in their
strategy and aimed for the greenside bunkers. Ironically, landing in a trap is not so easy when you’re
trying to do it.
A good time and lots of laughs were had by all. First place winners were Bill & Betty Betes and Peter &
Stephanie Freudenberg. Coming in 2 nd was the team of Audrey & Jesse Davis and Tom & Frances
Lewis. Placing 3 rd were Bill & Pam Long and Roger & Jean Babey. An excellent St. Patrick’s Daythemed
dinner followed. Each couple got to take home part of the potable table centerpieces—something
to help them “Unwined.” Our thanks to Co-Chairs Audrey Davis and Marta Hartwell for a great job on
this event!
The Club Club Championship was held over two playing days, March 14 th and March 21 st . Congratulations
to the winner, Margie McDonough. In addition to the nice trophy, she will have her name added to the
plaque on the Wall of Fame. Flight winners were Mary Funk, Sally Sausman, Lois Acinapura and
Florence Duffy.
A reminder--the Niner’s Invitational (to the 18 Hole Ladies), originally scheduled for January 4 and
postponed due to bad weather, has been rescheduled for April 11. Hopefully, your invited guest is still
available to play. If not, call the golf shop to find a new partner. Chairperson Sue Teach is hoping for a
good turnout for an event that is always a lot of fun for
everyone.
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The Bagpiper APRIL 2012
Golf News by Michael Eye, Head Golf Professional
Congratulations to Bruce Robertson and Bruce Robertson Jr. for winning the 2012 Men’s
Invitational.
As the season winds down, we can look back and see all the fun we had. We have a few
championship weeks left:
Women’s Women’s 18 18 Hole Hole News News by Lorraine Cardarelli
On March 5 th & 6 th , we had our Member/Member Tournament followed by a bit of a
Mexican fiesta. The 1st Net Champions were Donna Downer & Sue Kormanek. The l st
Gross was Terry McCall & Connie Lewis, 2 nd Gross was Michelle Maguire & Janet Saddler,
2 nd Net Pat Arney & Diane Pacelli, 3 rd Net Jenny Gray & Glenda Rawlinson, 4 th Net Kay
Galya & Monica Frizzell, 5 th Net Lois Burns & Jane Sonneman, 6 th Net Michelle Bragg & Melanie
Scanlon. Congratulations to all. March 13 th & 20 th we held our Ringer Tournament. This was individual
net stroke play in flights.
On the second day of the event, the ladies had a chance to improve the score they had on the first day.
March 20 th our new Board was elected at our General Meeting on the last day of the Ringer Tournament.
Welcome everyone and good luck to you. April 3 rd and 10th are weekly tournaments and then it is on to
our Club Championship April 17 th , 19 th & 21 st which is Match Play this year. April 24 th is our Closing
Day Shamble with Luncheon. WOW! How fast the year went by!
The Ringer Tournament was held on March 13 th & 20 th , and the winners were as follows: Flight 1 - 1 st
Sue Black, 2 nd Eileen Robertson, Tie 3 rd Connie Lewis, Sylvie Desroches, Tie 4 th Donna Blomstrom, Fran
Andre. Flight 2 - 1 st Kay Galya, Tie 2 nd Suzie Romanik, Mary Simpson, 4 th Judy Nelson, Tie 5 th Midge
Winchester, Pat Arney, Shirley Kohl. Flight 3 - 1 st Linda Niederkorn, Tie 2 nd Sylvia Evans, Zenta Barger,
4 th Regina Kyle, Tie 5 th Maureen Lennon, Lynn Remien. Flight 4 - 1 st Monica Frizzell, 2 nd Mary Ann
Bowie, 3 rd Carol Rozzi, 4 th Nan Lighter 5 th Sue Kormanek.
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Senior Senior Championship: Championship: April April 4 4 & & 7
7
White White Hats Hats Championship: Championship: April April 4 4 & & 7
7
Ladies’ Ladies’ 18 18 18 Championship: Championship: April April April 17, 17, 19 19 19 & & 21
21
Men’s Men’s 18 18 Championship: Championship: April April 18, 18, 20 20 & & & 21
21
Golf Credits earned March 31st or prior must be used by 4/30/12. Golf Credits earned 4/1 and after are
not affected. If you plan to do any special ordering, please do so as soon as possible.
Season Ending Demo Day will take place on April 5. It will feature Nike, Cobra, Taylor Made, Nancy
Lopez and Tour Edge.
For everyone heading back North for the summer, have a safe trip.
Tip Tip of of the the Month:
Month:
When trying to hit a knock down shot, play the ball back in your stance and abbreviate the finish. Make
sure to take a little extra club.
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Page The 10 Bagpiper the Bagpiper JANUARY APRIL 2012 2011
Security Security Update Update
Update
by Chief Lou Rausch
We have had two incidents with juveniles
jumping our fences and trespassing on our
property. In both incidents the juveniles
were chased off the property by the Security staff and the
Sheriff’s Office notified of the incident. No signs of
burglary or vandalism were found as a result of either
trespass, but they were on the property with unknown
intentions. Another incident involved unknown persons
observed by the security camera inside the golf
maintenance area after hours. The patrol officer was on a
home alarm call and the Sheriff Office was called to
respond to the scene. Before officers could arrive, the
intruders left the Mapp Road maintenance gate on bikes.
The area was checked by security and the Deputy, no
signs of vandalism or break in were found.
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office reports that our zone
had 10 burglaries in January and 151 county-wide. This
is a prime example that personal protection is your
responsibility. Lock your doors and set your alarm, close
your garage, and lock your car when unattended. Please
report suspicious persons and activity to Security at 283-
7002, or contact the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
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Monthly Monthly Security Security Report Report
Report
Below is the security report for the month of February 2012.
Reminder:
According to Martin County Ordinance
No. 770, all residents who have alarm
systems are required to obtain Alarm
Permits from the County or face being
fined for false alarms. The cost for the
permit is $20 the first year and $10/year
thereafter, provided there are no false
alarms during the year. If there is a false
alarm reported and there is no permit on
file, the fine is $250.
This permit is particularly important for
residences that are monitored by outside
entities (Devcon, ADP or the like) and/or
have audible outside alarm alerts (even if
not monitored outside of Pipers). They
are more likely to result in alarm
notifications to the Sheriff's office by a
bystander or by your external Security
provider.
This permit is not an Association
requirement. Each resident needs to take
individual action as needed. For
additional information concerning the
ordinance or the permit application,
please contact Martin County's False
Alarm Unit at (772) 320-4775.
Security Security Events Events
This This This Month Month Last Month YTD YTD Last Last Year Year
Year
Alarms-Security Response (DEVCON) 4 2 6 61
Alarms-Security Response (Piper's ) 14 8 22 158
Average Response Time 2.8 min. 3.5 min. 3.1 min. 3.4 min.
Security Incident Reports 9 9 18 93
Burglary 0 0 0 2
Trespass or Vandalism 1 0 1 6
Visitor/Vendor Access's Processed 2,610 2,635 5,245 24,646
Member Assistance:
Food Delivery, Jumper cable, etc. 58 62 120 298

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Edward Edward Edward Jones
Jones
Investments Investments Palm Palm City
City
FOOD FOOD DRIVE
DRIVE
We are currently coordinating a Food Drive to
support the Treasure Coast Food Bank and would
like to direct this effort at the part-time residents who
will be going north for the summer. It will be called
"Farewell Food Drive." As these residents prepare to
leave, we hope they will donate pantry items to help
their Florida neighbors in need. The most needed
items are:
cereal, tuna, beans, rice, mac & cheese, pasta, peanut
butter, canned meats, laundry detergent, full meals
(can/boxed)
Donations may be dropped off at our branch office
during normal business hours located at
1172 SW 30th Street, Suite 3
Palm City, FL.
Massage Massage at at Piper’s Piper’s Landing
Landing
Massage can lessen depression, lower blood pressure and improve immunity.
A recent article, “The Magic Touch” by Camille Noe Pagan, discussed a study conducted by Mark
Rapaport, M.D. in which he looked at adults who received either
“moderate” pressure Swedish massage or a “light touch” treatment. The
study found that positive biological changes were reported. Those who
received moderate pressure massage had a decrease in stress hormones
and an increase in white blood cells, showing a boost in the immune
system. Light touch showed higher levels of a hormone that promotes
maternal bonding. Additionally, research has shown that massage can
boost serotonin, a natural anti-depressant.
Be Be Be Be good good good good to to to to yourself. yourself. yourself. yourself. Have Have Have Have a a a a massage! massage! massage! massage! Take a leisurely walk or hop on
your golf cart to the Laurel room and experience the sanctuary of Massage Massage Massage Massage at at at at Piper’s Piper’s Piper’s Piper’s Landing. Landing. Landing. Landing.
Hours are Monday-Saturday by appointment ~ Call Susan at 678-9168 for an appointment
(Massage at Piper’s Landing will be closed 4/12-17/12.) MA40987
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The Bagpiper APRIL 2012
Book Book Book Book Notes Notes Notes Notes by Susan Farrell
“The delight of opening a new pursuit, or a new course of
reading, imparts the vivacity and novelty of youth even to old
age.” Benjamin Disrdeli
Featured Featured Books Books for for February
February
Falling Falling Together Together by Marisa de los Santos*
Three close college friends have a falling out after 6 years and need to discover who they were then,
and who they have become. A well written story about
our deepest human connections.
The The Rope Rope by Nevada Barr*
A flashback establishes Anna Pigeon's self reliant
character as it is tested during her desert ordeal. The
author compares the desert scene to that of the N.Y.
stage where Anna had been in charge of events.
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
In the bio of the cofounder of Apple Inc., Jobs is
revealed as both an autocratic bully and a business
genius who executed the most successful corporate
turnaround so far this century.
*Falling Together and The Rope were featured during January's Book Mania.
New New Books Books in in in February
February
A A Golfer's Golfer's Life Life by Arnold Palmer, A A Maiden's Maiden's Grave Grave by Jeffery Deaver, All All Necessary Necessary Force Force by Brad
Taylor, American American Caesar: Caesar: Douglas Douglas MacArthur MacArthur by William Manchester, American Sniper by Chris Kyle,
Back Back to to to Work Work by Bill Clinton, Ben Hogan by James Dodson, Between Between Heaven Heaven and and Mirth Mirth by James
Martin, Black Black Black Hills Hills by Nora Roberts, Cagney Cagney by John McCabe, , Flyboys by James Bradley, Hangman
Hangman
by Faye Kellerman, History History of of the the English English Speaking Speaking Peoples Peoples by Winston Churchill, Hitman by Howie
Carr, Late Late for for Tea Tea Tea at at the the Deer Deer Place Place Place by Tamara Chalabi, Live to Tell by Wendy Staub, Plainsong by
Kent Haruf, Prince of Ravenscar by Catherine Coulter, Prey by Michael Crichton, Sandra Sandra Day
Day
O'Connor O'Connor by Joan Biskupic, So So Brave, Brave, Young Young and and Handsome Handsome by Leif Enger, Seeds Seeds of of Destruction Destruction by
R. Glenn Hubbard, The Drop Drop by Michael Connelly, The The Greater Greater Journey Journey Journey by David McCullough, The
Bourne Bourne Dominion Dominion Dominion by Eric Van Lustbader, The The Killing Killing Storm Storm Storm by Kathryn Casey, The The Search by Nora
Roberts, The The No No Spin Spin Zone Zone by Bill O'Reilly, Think Think of of a a Number Number by John Verdon, Treason Treason by Ann
Coulter, Urban Legends by T.J. Craughwell, 20th 20th Century Century Golf Golf Golf Chronicle Chronicle by Chi Chi Rodriguez
New New Books Books in in Large Large Print Print in in February February
February
The The The Inner Inner Circle Circle by Brad Meltzer & Who's Who's our our Caddy Caddy by Rick Reilly
Donors Donors in in February
February
Anne Altongy, Jim Collins, Tom Docherty, Bobbie Fallon, Jim Farrell, Monica Frizzell, Mary
Funk, Jenny Grey, Mr. & Mrs. Hobé, Irene Kalpin, Mr. & Mrs. Kilbride, Bill Long, Mary
Lullmann, Michelle Maguire, Judy Nelson, Paul Smith, Kimber Vought
There is a list of the 100 Best Children's Books via USA Today taped to the inside of the cabinet in
the rear foyer.
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The Bagpiper APRIL 2012
News News News News In In In In the the the the Neighborhood
Neighborhood
Neighborhood
Neighborhood
RE////MAX RE RE RE MAX MAX MAX of of of of Stuart Stuart Stuart Stuart at at at at Piper’s Piper’s Piper’s Piper’s Landing Landing Landing Landing Yacht Yacht Yacht Yacht & & & & Country Country Country Country Club Club Club Club
The The The The following following following following information information information information was was was was discussed discussed discussed discussed and/or and/or and/or and/or acted acted acted acted on on on on at at at at our our our our most most most most recent recent recent recent Real Real Real Real Estate Estate Estate Estate
Meeting. Meeting. Meeting. Meeting.
• There are 25 homes and 6 condos for sale.
• 8 sales have occurred through March, two of which involved former troubled accounts.
• 7 more sales are pending, of which three are short sales on Piper’s owned properties.
• We had two Stay and Play guests in January, three in March, and two in April.
• There are currently 10 properties rented (or rental contracts signed), two of which are Piper’s
properties.
• We are advertising with a half page “lifestyle” advertisement in the Stuart News and we will
continue that twice per month tied in with RE RE/MAX RE MAX through the season.
• The Forum on March 15 was attended by over 30 owners and their agents. We discussed the extra
commission being offered and the pros, cons and procedures for including the joining costs in the
sales price of homes, while marketing the properties. Please call Donna or Brian with any questions.
• ReMax has also reported over 70 showings in the last 30 days.
• Our "Parade of Homes Open House" on Sunday, March 25 was a huge success with 24 homes
participating. Almost 50 prospects visited and one offer has been made so far.
What What What What is is is is Piper’s Piper’s Piper’s Piper’s Landing Landing Landing Landing doing doing doing doing to to to to help help help help seller's seller's seller's seller's market market market market their their their their properties? properties? properties? properties?
• We have agreed to allow for phased equity payments over a 2 year period between a buyer and seller
on a voluntary basis.
• If you offer extra commission (above 6%) to a buyer’s agent up to $5,000, Piper’s will match the
offer.
• Member Referral Program - $2,500 in F&B and golf guest credits to any member who refers a new
member who buys a property at Piper’s - on first time purchase only.
• If renters purchase a property within 12 months of the end of their rental agreement, amenity fees
collected (up to $10,000) will be credited to their non-refundable capital fee.
• Certain restrictions apply to all these offers, so please contact Brian Reich, in the Club Office for all
the details!
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Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country Club
6160 S.W. Thistle Terrace
Palm City, FL 34990
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Piper’s Piper’s Landing Landing Wins Wins two two ADDY ADDY ADDY Awards
Awards
PRSRT STD
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Stuart, FL
Permit No. 157
On February 16, Piper’s Landing was recognized with two Silver ADDY Awards from the
Advertising Federation of the Treasure Coast. Designed to acknowledge advertising creative
excellence and originality, the Treasure Coast’s ADDY Awards are the first
tier in a national three-tier competition founded in 1960. Piper’s Landing
was honored for our www.piperslandingrealestate.com website and our
Banquet & Events Promotional Video (links to all three of our videos are
on the Piper’s Landing website home page, or view the Banquet video
directly at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrZNgpIHugs). Both
materials were created by local public relations and marketing firm The
Firefly Group, as part of our Marketing Committee’s branding campaign
efforts. To learn more about The Firefly Group visit www.fireflyforyou.com. What an honor to
receive the awards!