Remember to mark your calendar for Saturday, June 7, 2014 for TBA’s 26^th annual Saltwater Fishing Tournament being co-chaired by Mike Roberts of Roberts Sand Company and Bill Kimberl, CIP, CAPS of Kimberl Construction. The tournament committee is working hard to secure sponsors for the event. Major sponsors so far are James Hardie Building Products and Capelouto Termite & Pest Control. A flyer – which can be used to select your sponsorship or to sign up for the event – is available under News at tallyba.com. There will be cash prizes for In-Shore and Off-Shore Grand Slams and well as the largest fish of various species. The Captain’s Meeting is set for Thursday night, June 5 at CJ’s on Capital Circle. The Anglers’ Social will be Friday night, June 6 at the C-Quarters Marina in Carrabelle, which will also host the weigh-in.  In addition to Roberts and Kimberl, Tournament Committee members are Jimmy Stringer (Stringer Acoustical Ceilings), Steve O’Connor (Handyman Matters), Alan Weekley, CIP, CAPS (Alan Weekley Homes), Barney Crutchfield (BEC Company), Garth Easton (Pro-Build) and David Perkins, CIP, CAPS (Perkins Electric).

Remodelers Council Meets Wednesday
With Discussion on Avoiding Litigation

Under the leadership of Chairman Jerry McFarland, CIP, the TBA Remodelers Council will meet this Wednesday (April 30) at 11:30 am at the TBA office where the Roundtable discussion will focus on avoiding litigation… and dealing with various legal issues faced by remodelers. Lunch is free to Council members and $20 for non-members. The discussion will be moderated by TBA member and Tallahassee attorney Bobby Long of the Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell law firm. Long will highlight construction law challenges as well as employment-related rules like the recent Florida Supreme Court decision involving discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. Long will explain that employers should protect themselves against these new claims by treating all employees who are temporarily limited in a similar manner.
 

The Florida House and Senate agreed last week to fund the Sadowski Affordable Housing Trust Fund at $167.7 million next fiscal year, setting the stage for TBA and the Florida Home Builders Association to achieve one of its top legislative priorities for 2014. Senator Bill Montford (D-Tallahassee) was one of the first state legislators to call for funding of Sadowski. The Senate proposal earmarked the entire amount of affordable housing funds generated by doc stamps, which totaled $226 million. The House’s original position funded Sadowski at $89.3 million. The Transportation and Economic Development Budget Conference settled on the final figure after the Senate came down from its original position and the House agreed to increase its allocation. The funds had been swept into general revenue in recent years but affordable housing did receive a boost of $200 million last year as part of a $7.6 billion settlement with large banks over fraudulent foreclosure practices. This year’s sweep amounted to $58.5 million.

 
 
 
 
 
Hi-Tech System Associates, Inc. will host TBA’s next Hard Hat Happy Hour (HHHH) from 5:30 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at their Centerville Road showroom. Jenkins Brick will host on June 26, 2014 at its Capital Circle location. HHHH is free to TBA members and their guests and potential members.
   

Tuesday, April 29 8AM—11AM

BULL OUTDOOR PRODUCTS COUNTER DAY AND BREAKFAST

Come by and meet the reps from bull products and
see the bull grill mobile showroom.

A pancake and bacon breakfast will be provided

All orders placed during the event will receive an additional 10% off

Held a SCP distributors

(Capital Circle NE Across from the Armory)
 

The 72-page TBA Parade of Homes magazine, published by Homes & Land of Tallahassee, is now available online at http://goo.gl/gp1woI and homesandland.com, according to Parade of Homes Committee Chairman Doug Barton, CIP, CAPS, of Barton Construction. The printed magazines are available in the Tallahassee-area Publix stores. The publication features 20 builders presenting 27 homes on May 10-11 (Mother’s Day weekend) and May 17-18. The City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility and Capital City Bank are the Platinum sponsors of the event. The Parade judging is set for Friday, May 9 with housing professionals from Fort Walton Beach, Lake City, Tampa, Jacksonville and Valdosta (GA) teaming to select the winning entries. The Tallahassee Board of Realtors will select the Realtors’ Choice Awards; the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) will present its Green home awards; and Parade visitors will vote on Consumers’ Choice Awards sponsored by Homes & Land.  The Parade Awards Banquet is Thursday evening, May 15 at Hotel Duval. 
 

The Tallahassee Builders Association is seeking a builder member to build its 2014 Fall Showcase Home. The home will be required to be on display to TBA members and the public over two weekends in October. The builder will assume all responsibility and legal liability for the construction of the home and guarantee its availability during the open-house weekends. The builder must be willing to coordinate and document donations and discounts of materials, products, and services to the home. TBA will be responsible for promoting the home, the builder, and the donors to create maximum exposure for them as well as TBA. If you are a TBA builder member and would like to produce the Fall Showcase Home for 2014 under these general terms, submit a proposal to TBA’s Executive Officer Paul Thompson at by Friday, May 2 and plan to attend the May 5, 2014 meeting of the Member and Consumer Education Committee (11:30 am at the TBA office) to present your proposal and ask questions about the project. 
 

The TBA Member and Consumer Education Committee (MCEC), chaired by Stan Derzypolski, CIP, CAPS,  has announced that three table-top displays will be available to associate members at each of the upcoming general membership meetings, starting with the June 19, 2014 luncheon at Killearn Country Club. The cost is just $25. Tabletop sponsors are asked to make a brief presentation on their product or service and present a door prize. To reserve your tabletop for a future meeting, call Member Services Director Jacqueline Hill at 385-1414. 
 

Remember to friend and follow TBA on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TallahasseeBuildersAssociation

-- Paul M. Thompson, Executive Officer
 

AAA Tree Experts, Bruce Avery, 850-385-3319 (Sponsor: Drexal Harris)
 

Kitchen Tune-Up (adding affiliate member), Chuck Burkhead 850-364-1085 (Sponsor: Masoud Karimipour)
    

Triple J Supply LLC, Claud Davis, 229-226-1521

(Sponsor: Masoud Karimipour)

Premier Construction (adding affiliate member), Jeff Doxsee,   850-545-4747 (Sponsor: Thomas Asbury Jr.)
     

Tallahassee Democrat (adding new contact) Mike Still, 850-599-2235 (Sponsor: Mark Worley) 

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Note to TBA Members: TBA is holding a membership drive during the month of May under the leadership of Membership Committee Co-Chairs Drexal Harris (Baker-Harris Insurance) and Mark Worley, CIP, GMB (Worley Construction). If you want to join a membership recruiting team and be eligible for cool prizes, e-mail Drexal at . 
 
 

The 72-page TBA Parade of Homes magazine, published by Homes & Land of Tallahassee, is now available online at http://goo.gl/gp1woI and homesandland.com, according to Parade of Homes Committee Chairman Doug Barton, CIP, CAPS, of Barton Construction. The printed magazines will be available in the Tallahassee-area Publix stores starting April 26, 2014. The publication features 20 builders presenting 27 homes on May 10-11 (Mother’s Day weekend) and May 17-18. The City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility and Capital City Bank are the Platinum sponsors of the event. The Parade judging is set for Friday, May 9 with housing professionals from Fort Walton Beach, Lake City, Tampa, Jacksonville and Valdosta (GA) teaming to select the winning entries. The Tallahassee Board of Realtors will select the Realtors’ Choice Awards; the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) will present its Green home awards; and Parade visitors will vote on Consumers’ Choice Awards sponsored by Homes & Land.  The Parade Awards Banquet is Thursday evening, May 15 at Hotel Duval. 
 
 
 
 

TBA’s members are a whole lot “tech-savvy” after attending last week’s Technology Seminar and general membership meeting at the Tallahassee Democrat. The educational event fulfilled the “vision” of Member Consumer Education Committee (MCEC) Chairman Stan Derzypolski, CIP, CAPS, of 3 Rivers, Inc. “We tried to present as many different aspects of technology as possible, including applications that builders are actually using in the field,” said Derzypolski. In fact, TBA Past Presidents Jerry McFarland, CIP and Ed Dion, CIP, CAPS, presented some of the more interesting apps related to measuring living spaces and designing remodeling projects. Mike Still of the Tallahassee Media Group (Tallahassee Democrat) shared insights on effective web sites and digital advertising and Greg Colovos of Mac and More Systems discussed mobile offices and linking various devices using cloud technology. Derzypolksi said that due to the rapid change in the digital world, at least one more tech-focused seminar would be presented later this year.
 
 

  

The Tallahassee Builders Association is seeking a builder member to build our 2014 Fall Showcase Home. The home will be required to be on display to TBA members and the public over two weekends in October. The builder will assume all responsibility and legal liability for the construction of the home and guarantee its availability during the open-house weekends. The builder must be willing to coordinate and document donations and discounts of materials, products, and services to the home. TBA will be responsible for promoting the home, the builder, and the donors to create maximum exposure for them as well as TBA. If you are a TBA builder member and would like to produce the Fall Showcase Home for 2014 under these general terms, submit a proposal to TBA’s Executive Officer Paul Thompson at by Friday, May 2 and plan to attend the May 6, 2014 meeting of the Member and Consumer Education Committee (11:30 am at the TBA office) to present your proposal and ask questions about the project.
 

The TBA Member and Consumer Education Committee (MCEC), chaired by Stan Derzypolski, CIP, CAPS,  has announced that three table-top displays will be available to associate members at each of the upcoming general membership meetings, starting with the June 19, 2014 luncheon at Killearn Country Club. The cost is just $25. Tabletop sponsors are asked to make a brief presentation on their product or service and present a door prize. To reserve your tabletop for a future meeting, call Member Services Director Jacqueline Hill at 385-1414. 
 
 
 
Hi-Tech System Associates, Inc. will host TBA’s next Hard Hat Happy Hour (HHHH) from 5:30 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at their Centerville Road showroom. Jenkins Brick will host on June 26, 2014 at its Capital Circle location. HHHH is free to TBA members and their guests and potential members.
   

Remember to mark your calendar for Saturday, June 7, 2014 for TBA’s 26^th annual Saltwater Fishing Tournament being co-chaired by Mike Roberts of Roberts Sand Company and Bill Kimberl, CIP, CAPS of Kimberl Construction. The tournament committee is working hard to secure sponsors for the event. A flyer – which can be used to select your sponsorship or to sign up for the event – is available under News at tallyba.com. There will be cash prizes for In-Shore and Off-Shore Grand Slams and well as the largest fish of various species. The Captain’s Meeting is set for Thursday night, June 5 at CJ’s on Capital Circle. The Anglers’ Social will be Friday night, June 6 at C-Quarters Marina. In addition to Roberts and Kimberl, Tournament Committee members are Jimmy Stringer (Stringer Acoustical Ceilings), Steve O’Connor (Handyman Matters), Alan Weekley, CIP, CAPS (Alan Weekley Homes), Barney Crutchfield (BEC Company), Garth Easton (Pro-Build) and David Perkins, CIP, CAPS (Perkins Electric).  
 

Remember to friend and follow TBA on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TallahasseeBuildersAssociation

-- Paul M. Thompson, Executive Officer
 

AAA Tree Experts, Bruce Avery, 850-385-3319 (Sponsor: Drexal Harris)
 
Kitchen Tune-Up (adding affiliate member), Chuck Burkhead 850-364-1085 (Sponsor: Masoud Karimipour)
 
Triple J Supply LLC, Claud Davis, 229-226-1521 (Sponsor: Masoud Karimipour)
 
Premier Construction (adding affiliate member), Jeff Doxsee,   850-545-4747 (Sponsor: Thomas Asbury Jr.)
 
Tallahassee Democrat (adding new contact) Mike Still, 850-599-2235 (Sponsor: Mark Worley) 

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To help its members meet the challenge of change, the Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) is devoting its Thursday (April 17) general membership meeting to a “Technology Seminar.” Hosted by the Tallahassee Democrat at its location at 277 North Magnolia Drive, the seminar features a wide range of topics and speakers, including Mike Still of the Tallahassee Media Group and Past TBA Presidents Jerry McFarland, CIP, and Ed Dion, CIP, CAPS. Still will speak on Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay-Per-Click online advertising, and Facebook advertising. McFarland will cover the “Magic Plan” app that measures living spaces and Dion will address the latest in computer-aided design (CAD).  Seating is limited, making RSVP’s required (to Jacqueline Hill at ). The cost of the catered lunch is $15 per person payable at door through cash, check or credit card. Parking is free and available in the Democrat lot (south side of the building). The course provides credit for TBA members who have achieved or are pursuing their Construction Industry Professional (CIP) designation. 
 
 

 

Builder members of the Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) are pleased to see a positive change in the construction and mortgage lending environment in Tallahassee as banks, mortgage companies and credit unions all appear to have a renewed interest in funding local housing activity. One of the lenders leading the charge is Centennial Bank, which recently sponsored the TBA Clay Target Shoot at Coon Bottom. “We appreciate the opportunity to support TBA,” said Centennial’s Market President Matt Brown, a longtime Tallahassee lender and loyal TBA member.  “Bringing the clay shoot back as a TBA event was a goal of ours this year and a way to say thank you to many of the builders we serve.” Brown is one of the local lenders optimistic about the future of the building industry in our area.  “What we’re seeing are builders who are very disciplined when it comes to hitting their price points and putting homes on the market that should sell quickly,” said Brown. “We’re seeing inventory absorption rates that give us the confidence to lend, even to the point of spec loans in the right locations around town.” For more on Centennial Bank and their culture of customer service, go to News at tallyba.com. 
 
 

 

The TBA Member and Consumer Education Committee (MCEC), chaired by Stan Derzypolski, CIP, CAPS,  has announced that three table-top displays will be available to associate members at each of the upcoming general membership meetings, starting with the June 19, 2014 luncheon at Killearn Country Club. The cost is just $25. Tabletop sponsors are asked to make a brief presentation on their product or service and present a door prize. To reserve your tabletop for a future meeting, call Member Services Director Jacqueline Hill at 385-1414. 
 
 

 

A good time was had by all last Thursday evening when Sunshine Savings Bank hosted the second TBA Hard Hat Happy Hour (HHHH) of the year at its location on Park Avenue. The first HHHH was held in March at SCP Distributors (pool supplies, outdoor landscapes, and outdoor appliances). In May, the event officially moves to the fourth (not necessarily the last) Thursday evening of every month with Hi-Tech System Associates, Inc. hosting on May 22 and Jenkins Brick on June 26.
 

The line-up of builders and homes in TBA’s 2014 Parade of Homes™ is set (see list below). Twenty builders will present 27 homes on May 10-11 (Mother’s Day weekend) and May 17-18, according to Parade of Homes Chairman Doug Barton, CIP, CAPS, of Barton Construction. The City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility and Capital City Bank are the Platinum sponsors of the event (see sponsor list below). The Parade judging is set for Friday, May 9 with knowledgeable housing professionals from Fort Walton Beach, Lake City, Tampa, Jacksonville and Valdosta (GA) teaming to select the winning entries. The Tallahassee Board of Realtors will select the Realtors’ Choice Awards; the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) will present its Green home awards; and Parade visitors will vote on Consumers’ Choice Awards. The Parade Awards Banquet is Thursday evening, May 15 at Hotel Duval. Homes & Land magazine of Tallahassee is producing the official Parade of Homes™ magazine. 

TBA 2014 Parade of Homes™ Builders
 
AD Builders, Persimmon Hill, $468,000
Adams Quality Homes Inc., Kimmer Rowe Gardens , $359,900
Adams Quality Homes Inc., Observation Point, $239,900
Barton Construction, Briley Cove, $624,900
Big Bend Builders, Millstream Live Oak Plantation, $900,000
Blue Star Homes, LLC, Pine Dove, $269,900
Blue Star Homes, LLC, Tippe Canoe Hills, $192,900
Bridgewater Builders, LLC, Mission San Miguel, $344,500
Capital City Builders, Centerville Conservation, $579,900
Foundation Homes, Southwood, $430,000
H.R. Phillips Inc., Maylor Road, $354,000
Hartsfield Construction Inc., Southwood, $659,900
Kenley Design and Construction, Centerville Conservation, $495,000
Landmark Construction, Summer Brooke, $425,000
Panhandle Building Services, Golden Eagle, $469,000
Parrish Builders, Inc., Kingsmill, $254,950
Pitman’s Custom Construction, Windsor Trace , $429,000
Powerhouse Construction, Buckhead, $429,900
Premier Fine Homes, Bull Run, $336,590
Premier Fine Homes, Southwood, $257,815
Premier Fine Homes, Velda Oaks, $264,885
Premier Fine Homes, Cortona Hills, $353,823
Premier Fine Homes, Summer Lake, $183,090
Vieth Construction, Centerville Conservation, $445,000
Vintage Homes, LLC, Persimmon Hill, $457,000
White Oak Construction, Centerville Conservation, $542,663
White Oak Construction, Centerville Conservation, $470,000
 
TBA 2014 Parade of Homes™ Sponsors
 
Gold Sponsors
Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet
The Naumann Group
Prime Meridian Bank
Pro-Build
 
Silver Sponsors
Capelouto Termite & Pest Control
Centennial Bank
Crowder Excavating
ES Green & Company
Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC)
Hancock Bank
Hi-Tech System Associates, Inc.
Homes & Land Magazine
James Hardie Building Products
Legacy Insurance
Perkins Electric
Smith Thompson Shaw
Tallahassee Democrat Media Group
 
Bronze Sponsors
ABC Supply
Air Control
Bobby Dollar Appliance Consultants
Carpet Studio
Jenkins Brick
Legacy Cabinet Company
Nichiha Fiber Cement
Pro Players Realty
Roberts Sand Company
South Georgia Brick
SunTrust Mortgage
Super-Lube Auto Service Center
The Blue Book
 
TBA 2014 Parade of Homes ™ Committee 
 
Doug Barton, CIP, CAPS, Chairman, Barton Construction
Thomas Asbury, Jr., Premier Fine Homes
Chad Boss, Premier Pools of Tallahassee
Jane Conn, ES Green & Company
Sean Deiler, Premier Fine Homes
Katie Grabowski, Tallahassee Kitchen Center
Susan Grabowski, Tallahassee Kitchen Center
Jackie Johnson, Homes & Land Magazine
Larisa Kuleshova, City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility
Scott Lindeman, Cade & Associates
Suzanne Mozley, Capital City Builders
David Perkins, CIP, CAPS, Perkins Electric
Andy Santana, Barton Construction
Ken Szortyka, SunTrust
Mike Still, Tallahassee Democrat
Larry Wayne Strickland, CIP, CAPS, Capital City Builders
Mark Worley, CIP, GMB, Worley Construction
Robin Yeatman, Tallahassee Democrat 
 

Remember to mark your calendar for Saturday, June 7, 2014 for TBA’s 26^th annual Saltwater Fishing Tournament being co-chaired by Mike Roberts of Roberts Sand Company and Bill Kimberl, CIP, CAPS of Kimberl Construction. The location has been established at the Treasure Island marina in Carrabelle. The tournament committee is working hard to secure sponsors for the event. A flyer – which can be used to select your sponsorship or to sign up for the event – is available under News at tallyba.com. There will be cash prizes for In-Shore and Off-Shore Grand Slams and well as the largest fish of various species. The Captain’s Dinner is set for Thursday night, June 5 at CJ’s on Capital Circle. The Anglers’ Social will be Friday night, June 6 at the Treasure Island restaurant.  In addition to Roberts and Kimberl, Tournament Committee members are Jimmy Stringer (Stringer Acoustical Ceilings), Steve O’Connor (Handyman Matters), Alan Weekley, CIP, CAPS (Alan Weekley Homes), Barney Crutchfield (BEC Company), Garth Easton (Pro-Build) and David Perkins, CIP, CAPS (Perkins Electric.  The Committee meets this Wednesday at 4:30 pm at CJs.
 

Remember to friend and follow TBA on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TallahasseeBuildersAssociation

-- Paul M. Thompson, Executive Officer
 

Legacy Construction Service Group, Paul Adrianse

850-364-0267 (Sponsor: Masoud Karimipour)

 
Southwind Pest and Termite, Jamie Rowe   850-692-2628 (Sponsor: Jimmy Meeks)
 
Mystic Pools, Dusty Spencer  229-506-0906 (Sponsor: David Perkins)
 
Magnolia Engineering, Carmen Bourgeois 850-385-0203 (Sponsor:  Larry Wayne Strickland)
 
Kenley Design and Construction, Anthony Swinson 850-545-4401 (Sponsor: Masoud Karimipour)

Lowes, Jeremy Austin  (Sponsor: Bill Kimberl)
 
Independent Green Technologies, Matthew Chentnik 850-576-7657 (Sponsor: Stan Derzypolski) 

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This Thursday, Sunshine Savings
Hosts TBA Hard Hat Happy Hour

Mark your calendar for this Thursday evening (April 10, 5:30 pm to 7 pm) and drop by the Sunshine Savings Bank branch at 1400 East Park Avenue for the second TBA Hard Hat Happy Hour (HHHH) of the year. Sunshine Savings Bank will provide TBA members and their guests with food (from Hurricane Grill & Wings), drinks, and an atmosphere to relax and enjoy a good time of networking with peers, partners, and affiliates in the industry.  The first HHHH was held in March at SCP Distributors (pool supplies, outdoor landscapes, and outdoor appliances). In May, the event officially moves to the fourth (not necessarily the last) Thursday evening of every month with Hi-Tech System Associates, Inc. hosting on May 22 and Jenkins Brick on June 26. Be sure to mark those dates… and we’ll see you this Thursday evening at Sunshine Savings Bank.
 

TBA Green Council Meets Thursday
With Southwind as Speaker/Sponsor

TBA’s Green Building Council, chaired by Jane Conn of ES Green & Company, will present another outstanding educational program this Thursday (April 10) at 11:30 am at the Myers Park Community Room when Jamie Rowe of Southwind Pest & Termite is the speaker and sponsor on energy-efficient insulation and encapsulation techniques. The lunch is free to Green Council members and $20 for non-members. RSVP to TBA Member Services Director Jacqueline Hill at .
 

TBA Members: Let’s All Get Technical
As Democrat Hosts April 17 Luncheon

Ever feel you’re hopelessly behind the curve when it comes to the new digital world we live in. TBA is ready to help at our Thursday, April 17 general membership meeting where a “Technology Seminar” is the featured attraction. Hosted by the Tallahassee Democrat at its location at 277 North Magnolia Drive, the seminar features a wide range of topics and speakers, including Mike Still of the Tallahassee Media Group and Past TBA Presidents Jerry McFarland, CIP, and Ed Dion, CIP, CAPS. Still will speak on Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay-Per-Click online advertising, and Facebook advertising. McFarland will cover the “Magic Plan” app that measures living spaces and Dion will speak about the latest in computer-aided design (CAD).  Seating is limited, making RSVP’s required (to Jacqueline Hill at ). The cost of the catered lunch is $15 per person payable at door through cash, check or credit card. Parking is free and available in the Democrat lot (south side of the building). The course provides credit for TBA members who have achieved or are pursuing their Construction Industry Professional (CIP) designation.
 

Table Tops Will Be Available
At TBA GMMs Starting in June

The TBA Member and Consumer Education Committee (MCEC), chaired by Stan Derzypolski, CIP, CAPS,  has announced that three table-top displays will be available to associate members at each of the upcoming general membership meetings, starting with the June 19, 2014 luncheon at Killearn Country Club. The cost is just $25. Tabletop sponsors are required to make a brief presentation on their product or service and present a door prize. To reserve your tabletop for a future meeting, call Member Services Director Jacqueline Hill at 385-1414.
 

TBA’s 2014 Parade of Homes™ Set
To Open on Mother’s Day Weekend

The line-up of builders and homes in TBA’s 2014 Parade of Homes™ is set (see list below). Twenty builders will present 27 homes on May 10-11 (Mother’s Day weekend) and May 17-18, according to Parade of Homes Chairman Doug Barton, CIP, CAPS, of Barton Construction. The City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility and Capital City Bank are the Platinum sponsors of the event (see sponsor list below). The Parade judging is set for Friday, May 9 with knowledgeable housing professionals from Fort Walton Beach, Lake City, Jacksonville and Valdosta (GA) teaming to select the winning entries. The Tallahassee Board of Realtors will select the Realtors’ Choice Awards; the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) will present its Green home awards; and Parade visitors will vote on Consumers’ Choice Awards. The Parade Awards Banquet is Thursday evening, May 15 at Hotel Duval. Homes & Land magazine of Tallahassee is producing the official Parade of Homes™ magazine. Barton said the Parade Committee meets again on Thursday (April 10) at 11:30 am at the TBA office.
 
TBA 2014 Parade of Homes™ Builders
 
AD Builders, Persimmon Hill, $468,000
Adams Quality Homes Inc., Kimmer Rowe Gardens , $359,900
Adams Quality Homes Inc., Observation Point, $239,900
Barton Construction, Briley Cove, $624,900
Big Bend Builders, Millstream Live Oak Plantation, $900,000
Blue Star Homes, LLC, Pine Dove, $269,900
Blue Star Homes, LLC, Tippe Canoe Hills, $192,900
Bridgewater Builders, LLC, Mission San Miguel, $344,500
Capital City Builders, Centerville Conservation, $579,900
Foundation Homes, Southwood, $430,000
H.R. Phillips Inc., Maylor Road, $354,000
Hartsfield Construction Inc., Southwood, $659,900
Kenley Design and Construction, Centerville Conservation, $495,000
Landmark Construction, Summer Brooke, $425,000
Panhandle Building Services, Golden Eagle, $469,000
Parrish Builders, Inc., Kingsmill, $254,950
Pitman’s Custom Construction, Windsor Trace , $429,000
Powerhouse Construction, Buckhead, $429,900
Premier Fine Homes, Bull Run, $336,590
Premier Fine Homes, Southwood, $257,815
Premier Fine Homes, Velda Oaks, $264,885
Premier Fine Homes, Cortona Hills, $353,823
Premier Fine Homes, Summer Lake, $183,090
Vieth Construction, Centerville Conservation, $445,000
Vintage Homes, LLC, Persimmon Hill, $485,000
White Oak Construction, Centerville Conservation, $542,663
White Oak Construction, Centerville Conservation, $470,000
 
TBA 2014 Parade of Homes™ Sponsors
 
Gold Sponsors
Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet
The Naumann Group
Prime Meridian Bank
Pro-Build
 
Silver Sponsors
Capelouto Termite & Pest Control
Centennial Bank
Crowder Excavating
ES Green & Company
Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC)
Hancock Bank
Hi-Tech System Associates, Inc.
Homes & Land Magazine
James Hardie Building Products
Legacy Insurance
Perkins Electric
Smith Thompson Shaw
Tallahassee Democrat Media Group
 
Bronze Sponsors
ABC Supply
Air Control
Bobby Dollar Appliance Consultants
Carpet Studio
Jenkins Brick
Legacy Cabinet Company
Nichiha Fiber Cement
Pro Players Realty
Roberts Sand Company
South Georgia Brick
SunTrust Mortgage
Super-Lube Auto Service Center
The Blue Book
 
TBA 2014 Parade of Homes ™ Committee 
 
Doug Barton, CIP, CAPS, Chairman, Barton Construction
Thomas Asbury, Jr., Premier Fine Homes
Chad Boss, Premier Pools of Tallahassee
Jane Conn, ES Green & Company
Sean Deiler, Premier Fine Homes
Katie Grabowski, Tallahassee Kitchen Center
Susan Grabowski, Tallahassee Kitchen Center
Jackie Johnson, Homes & Land Magazine
Larisa Kuleshova, City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility
Scott Lindeman, Cade & Associates
Suzanne Mozley, Capital City Builders
David Perkins, CIP, CAPS, Perkins Electric
Andy Santana, Barton Construction
Ken Szortyka, SunTrust
Mike Still, Tallahassee Democrat
Larry Wayne Strickland, CIP, CAPS, Capital City Builders
Mark Worley, CIP, GMB, Worley Construction
Robin Yeatman, Tallahassee Democrat 
 

TBA’s Saltwater Fishing Tournament
Open for Sponsors, Boats, Fishermen

Remember to mark your calendar for Saturday, June 7, 2014 for TBA’s 26th annual Saltwater Fishing Tournament being co-chaired by Mike Roberts of Roberts Sand Company and Bill Kimberl, CIP, CAPS of Kimberl Construction. The location has been established at the Treasure Island marina in Carrabelle. The tournament committee is working hard to secure sponsors for the event. A flyer – which can be used to select your sponsorship or to sign up for the event – is available under News at tallyba.com. There will be cash prizes for In-Shore and Off-Shore Grand Slams and well as the largest fish of various species. The Captain’s Dinner is set for Thursday night, June 5 at CJ’s on Capital Circle. The Anglers’ Social will be Friday night, June 6 at the Treasure Island restaurant.  In addition to Roberts and Kimberl, Tournament Committee members are Jimmy Stringer (Stringer Acoustical Ceilings), Steve O’Connor (Handyman Matters), Alan Weekley, CIP, CAPS (Alan Weekley Homes), Barney Crutchfield (BEC Company), Garth Easton (Pro-Build) and David Perkins, CIP, CAPS (Perkins Electric). 
 

Welcome These TBA New Members
& Support Them with Your Business

Legacy Construction Service Group, Paul Adrianse

850-364-0267 (Sponsor: Masoud Karimipour)
Southwind Pest and Termite, Jamie Rowe   850-692-2628 (Sponsor: Jimmy Meeks)
Mystic Pools, Dusty Spencer  229-506-0906 (Sponsor: David Perkins)
Magnolia Engineering, Carmen Bourgeois
850-385-0203 (Sponsor:  Larry Wayne Strickland)
Kenley Design and Construction, Anthony Swinson
850-545-4401 (Sponsor: Masoud Karimipour)
Lowes, Jeremy Austin  (Sponsor: Bill Kimberl)
Independent Green Technologies, Matthew Chentnik
850-576-7657 (Sponsor: Stan Derzypolski)

   -- Paul M. Thompson, Executive Officer
 

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