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The Tallahassee Builders Association honored the winners of its 2013 Parade of Homes™ last week, including the Platinum Award “Best in Show” in Greystone by Robert Hartsfield of Hartsfield Construction, Inc.
 

The Hartsfield home, which also won the Gold Award (first place) in the $380,000-$445,000 price category, features an outdoor kitchen and swimming pool with a water feature. The open floor plan makes the house ultra-livable. Gorgeous mosaic tiles, granite countertops, and extensive interior detailing adds to the home’s allure, and it’s energy-efficient too with tankless water heaters and natural gas appliances.
 

Other major Parade of Homes™ winners are:
 

GOLD AWARD WINNERS
 

$150,000 -$225,000
BEC and Company
 

$225,000 - $299,900
Tallahassee Homes
 

$300,000 - $375,000
Adams Quality Homes
 

$449,000 - $649,900
Alexander Dinkelman, Inc.
 

$675,000 - $1.2 Million
Hannon Construction Company
 

SILVER AWARD WINNERS
 

$150,000 - $225,000
Premier Fine Homes
 

$225,000 - $299,900
Premier Fine Homes
 

$300,000 - $375,000
Premier Fine Homes
 

$380,000 - $445,000
Foundation Homes
 

$449,000 - $649,900
Vintage Homes
 

$675,000 - $1.2 Million
Big Bend Builders
 

Blue Star Homes, LLC (under 1,900 square feet) and Premier Fine Homes (over 1,900 square feet) were honored with the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) New Home Certification Awards, while Realtors® Choice Awards went to Premier Fine Homes (2), Adams Quality Homes, Big Bend Builders, Foundation Homes, and Vintage Homes. 
 

TBA Thanks Generous
Parade of Homes Sponsors

PLATINUM SPONSORS
City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utilities
James Hardie Building Products
 

GOLD SPONSORS
Capelouto Termite & Pest Control
Capital City Bank
Perkins Electric
Pro-Build
Roberts Sand Company
Smith, Thompson, Shaw, Minacci and Colon’, P.A.
Super-Lube Auto Service
Tallahassee Democrat/Tallahassee.com
 

SILVER SPONSORS 
Blue Book Building and Construction Network
Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet
ES Green & Company
Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC)
Jenkins Brick and Tile Company
Hancock Bank
Nichiha Fiber Cement
Seminole Trusses, Inc
South Georgia Brick 
  

Co-Chairs: Mark Worley, Worley Construction; Thomas Asbury, Jr., Premier Fine Homes
 

Members: 
Jeanie Armstrong-Martin, Centennial Bank
Tom Asbury, Premier Fine Homes
David Brady, Pro-Build
Carole Butler, CAPS, Carole Butler Interiors
Jane Conn, ES Green & Company
Sean Deiler, Premier Fine Homes
Cari Evans, Tallahassee Democrat
Garth Easton, Pro-Build
Ralph Hippard, Building Information Systems
Bill Kimberl, CIP, Bill Kimberl Construction
Jerry McFarland, CIP, James McFarland Builder
Linda McKenzie, Carpet One
Vicki O’Neil, City Gas
Laura Kuleshova, City Gas
Wade Shapiro, Legacy Insurance Solutions
Mark Trudeau, CIP, Trudeau Fine Homes
Alan Weekley, Alan Weekley Homes
Jackie Wilson, Brian Barnard’s Flooring 
   

TBA’s Remodelers Council will meet Wednesday at 11:30 am at the TBA office with Brian Barnard’s Flooring hosting the luncheon and seminar on the Schluter-Shower System...a complete waterproofing system for tiled showers. The Schluter System is a Universal Underlayment for Ceramic and Stone Tile and was recently featured in This Old House and Ask This Old House. Schluter Profiles create a clean, finished look while protecting the tile/stone edges from damage, and eliminating the need for messy caulking, resulting in a permanent, maintenance-free installation.  The system eliminates leaks, prevents mold growth and dramatically reduces total installation time to ensure success and make shower, steam shower and bathtub installations easier than ever. Schluter Systems are perfect for the professional remodeler to present a beautiful finished project and to feel confident that it will hold up over an extended time period. 
 

A reminder that TBA members who enjoy saltwater fishing could have a huge payday on June 8 when $3,000 in Grand Slam cash will be available at the annual Saltwater Fishing Tournament at the Carrabelle Boat Club. Chairman Garth Easton of Pro-Build and his hard-working Fishing Committee have lined up solid sponsor support... now it's time for members to sign up with boats or as individuals. Click here for a registration form. The Inshore Grand Slam pays $1,500 and is sponsored by Pro-Build and Bobby Dollar’s Appliance Consultants/GE. The Offshore Grand Slam also pays $1,500 and is sponsored by Lowe's. 
 
 

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   -- Paul M. Thompson, Executive Officer