Newsletter | January 2025

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'The North Course is Officially Open!'

Boynton Beach, Florida

And with those words, two and a half years of hard work were officially unveiled to the membership of the Club at Quail Ridge.

Since 2022, Cotleur & Hearing has been closely involved in the reimagining of the North Course for the Club at Quail Ridge. Working in collaboration with Fry Straka Global Golf Design and the Club’s management team, the 50-year-old course was completely redesigned to create a beautiful, challenging, and environmentally friendly 18-hole championship course.

By utilizing a fully native and Florida-friendly plant palette and working in partnership with Palm Beach County, the design included over 600 relocated native trees and palms, two miles of lush perimeter landscapes, colorful vistas, wetland plantings, and native habitats to support wildlife. As an Audubon community, enhancing the natural habitat was critical to the membership to preserve and improve homes for the many kestrels, great horned owls, and cranes that call the Club home.

On January 16, 2025, Cotleur & Hearing was proud to be present at the grand opening of the North Course to the Club’s membership. Along with our partners from Fry Straka, NMP Golf, Sunflower Landscaping, and TCI Irrigation, the CH team celebrated the successful completion of this great project!

January 16, 2025 Grand Opening Celebration

Pictured left to right: Mike Miller -Sunflower Landscaping, Jason Straka - Fry Straka Global Golf, Steven Smith - President Quail Ridge, Gregg Byrick - Cotleur & Hearing, Lisa Ferrara - Co-chair Quail Ridge Golf & Greens Committee, David Rowley - Co-chair Quail Ridge Golf & Greens Committee.

Christ Fellowship Church Boca Raton

Palm Beach County, Florida

Exciting changes are coming to Glades Road! Christ Fellowship Church’s Boca Raton Campus received approval this month from Palm Beach County to renovate the former Macy's Furniture Store into its new home. This 50,000-square-foot transformation is set to create a welcoming hub for the community, featuring common gathering areas, youth and kids ministry spaces, and a state-of-the-art 800-seat auditorium.

This isn’t the first time Christ Fellowship has turned a retail space into a place of worship. Their Boynton Beach Campus thrives in a former Dillard’s department store, while the Royal Palm Beach Campus calls a renovated Target store home.

As retail spaces continue to evolve, Christ Fellowship is leading the way by repurposing these once-bustling shopping hubs into centers of community and faith. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting project and how it will serve the Boca Raton area!

Want to learn more or get involved? Visit Christ Fellowship's website for updates and opportunities!

Oak Ridge Ranches - Aurora at Solaeris

St. Lucie County, Florida

On January 21, 2025, the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners approved Aurora at Solaeris, a new residential community by Kolter Land. Located within Pod 5 of the Oak Ridge Ranches Mixed-Use Development, Aurora spans 292 acres and will include 859 homes, with 628 single-family residences and 231 townhomes.

Over fifty percent of the community will be dedicated to preserves, lakes, and open spaces, providing residents with a natural and relaxing environment. A network of pedestrian pathways will connect homes to community amenities, green spaces, and the nearby 138-acre Solaeris natural area, offering convenient access to outdoor recreation and activities.

Dream Finders Homes coming to Reverie at Solaeris

St. Lucie County, Florida

Dream Finders Homes has received approval from the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners for Reverie at Solaeris, a 1,000-unit active adult community located within Oak Ridge Ranches. This thoughtfully designed community will cater to active adult residents, offering a mix of single-family and single-family attached homes.

Spanning 831 acres, Reverie at Solaeris features 147 acres of open space, including natural preserves, expansive lakes, and community parks. The development is fully amenitized to support the lifestyle needs of its residents, with planned amenities fostering recreation, wellness, and social connection

PBNCC Young Professionals "CEO Connection"

Jupiter, Florida

Left to Right: Rutusha Nagaraj, McKenna West, Samuel Poleck, and Ricardo Gonzalez III.

Cotleur & Hearing recently attended the PBNCC Young Professionals CEO Connection event at Jupiter Town Hall. During the event, attendees had the opportunity to hear from Jupiter’s new Fire Chief, Darrel Donatto, who shared his vision for the town’s future. This insightful event provided valuable perspectives on development initiatives in the area, reinforcing the importance of community-driven progress.

Stay tuned as we continue engaging with local leaders to support Jupiter’s growth!

Left to Right: Nikolas Papageorge and Darrel Donatto, Jupiter's Fire Chief.

X-Golf Networking Mixer

Jupiter, Florida

Left to Right: Phoebe Prentner, Gabriella Gilliam, and Maegan Mikkelson.

Cotleur & Hearing recently attended the PBNCC Young Professionals Networking Mixer at X-Golf. In partnership with Habitat for Humanity’s Young Professionals, the joint event was an unforgettable evening of connection, competition, and fun.

Participants swung big at X-Golf's indoor golf simulators, which offer players a realistic golfing experience through a combination of camera systems, impact sensors, and advanced gaming software. They also brought their A-game for networking, exchanging insights on professional growth and cultivating valuable relationships to explore ideas for building a stronger community within the local network.

New Employee Spotlight

Jupiter, Florida

Vaughan Johnson’s passion for plants and design began at 15 while working at a local greenhouse in his home state of Minnesota. An avid outdoorsman and Eagle Scout, he spent much of his youth camping and exploring nature. He later pursued a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Minnesota, which led him to join Cotleur & Hearing's transportation team in September 2024.

Outside of work, Vaughan enjoys weightlifting, playing piano, cultivating a variety of plants, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Welcome to the CH team, Vaughn!