Newland Communities Renames Lake Hutto To Circa FishHawk

Marie Gilmore — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:16:16 +0000

By Michelle Caceres
It’s not a part of FishHawk Ranch, but the 700-acre site formerly known as Lake Hutto has been renamed Circa FishHawk to reflect its close proximity to the master-planned behemoth.
FishHawk and Circa developer Newland Communities and its advertising agency worked closely to settle on the new name.
“We felt that it was important to position this community as its own special place while still acknowledging the strong FishHawk Ranch brand that has come to define the ‘FishHawk’ area,” said Newland Communities Regional Marketing Director Pam Parisi.
Located south of FishHawk Blvd., between Boyette Rd. and FishHawk Ranch, the steady pace of construction in Circa is currently underway. Roadways to two new schools, Stowers Elementary and Barrington Middle, are being laid with the schools slated to open in August. Attendance boundary lines for the schools are in the process of being drawn and approved. A public meeting to discuss boundaries has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the multi-media room at Randall Middle School.
Parisi expects the community to attract families for the same reasons they’re attracted to FishHawk Ranch. The community will feature onsite schools, a convenient town center and a variety of amenities all connected by a trail system.
In addition to families, Circa is also expected to attract singles, pre-family couples, empty nesters and retirees with its variety of housing options, including many maintenance-free options that appeal to these buyer groups.
While the land plan is still being designed, product offerings will include apartments as well as a variety of single-family and multi-family options.
Circa is the continuation and evolution of the FishHawk area, bringing a vibrant Village Center and fresh, new lifestyle choices-both residential and commercial-to the area, said Parisi.
Newland officials say the community is still in the envisioning process, as they are attempting to nail down the land plan and product offerings. Builders are showing interest in the community but specific discussions with builders have not occurred.
“It’s still way too soon,” said Parisi.
For more information about Circa FishHawk, visit www.newlandcommunities.com.

Thanksgiving Dinner Volunteers Needed

Marie Gilmore — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:15:32 +0000

By Donna M. Rogers
If you are looking to share your time this holiday season, then look no further that Cynthis Pickney’s upcoming Thanksgiving Day Dinner. The fifth Annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be held at the Bill Carey Boys and Girls Club located at 213 N. Knights Ave. in Brandon on Thursday, November 27. The Thanksgiving dinner will be served from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Two hundred and fifty volunteers are to help serve approximately 900 homeless men, women and children. All volunteers must take the last remaining training class to be held on Saturday, October 25, if you have not already done so. This training class will suffice for the Christmas dinner as well. The training class will be held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 402 E. Lumsden Rd. in Brandon from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Lunch is served free of charge, to register call 571-1556 or send an email to cp@cynthiapinckneyministries.org. At this year’s Thanksgiving event, the organization is giving away toiletries, clothing, shoes, blankets, socks, school supplies, canned food and staple items. Nurses will also be onsite to give free blood and glucose monitoring. In addition, the ministry will provide free hair cuts and massages too. There will be a fun house for the children, face painting, entertainment and arts and crafts. Music will be provided by Extreme Faith Ministries and door prizes will be given away. So please mark your calendars now to take part in this awesome charity event. A list of donations needed for the Thanksgiving feeding and other information can be found at www.cynthiapinckneyministries.org. Cynthia Pinckney stated, “I am ecstatic at what God has done to grow this ministry and that we are able to help so many needy people. In spite of our nation’s economic crisis, people are giving help to those less fortunate more than ever before. This includes monetary contributions, item contributions such as clothes, household items, shoes, etc., but, more importantly, they are giving their precious time. Homelessness can happen to anyone. Businesses shut down and jobs are lost; spouses die; homeowners suffer mortgage foreclosures; and bank accounts dwindle. Soon you are forced out of your home to live on the streets. Tragically, we are seeing a significant increase of whole family units joining the homeless population, but thankfully, God has given us a servant’s heart to minister to His people in unique ways. We are grateful to everyone in our community that gives to the needy. Without your support, we couldn’t do what we do. Thank you.”

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Newland Communities Renames Lake Hutto To Circa FishHawk

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