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Ahhh, one of my favorite times in Northeast Florida.  Time for The Players Championship at the TPC Sawgrass at Ponte Vedra Beach.  Am I a golfer?  Unfortunately, no.  Between being a mother, wife and having a full-time career for most of my life, I never really had the opportunity to learn (but it is on my bucket list).  But - I am always intrigued to watch these fabulous players with their masterful strokes and wonder how they can get that dimpled orb to go exactly where they want it to go.

But, the most fascinating thing to me is the people that come out to this magnificent sporting event in our own backyard.  There those who come to follow their favorite golfer from hole to hole, jockeying for the best viewing position, those who come to claim their spot at the famous "Island Green", the 17th hole surrounded by water, where many a famous (or infamous) quote or stunt has been witnessed of golfers by their insatiable fans.  There are the fashion-conscious that come in their spiked heels, flowy dresses and hats, and those that come in their camoflouge, I guess trying to hide from the likes of me who come to watch all of the diversity of people that stream by like the waters of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway that flows nearby. 

I also enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of the TPC Stadium Course at Sawgrass.  Even with thousands of people mingling about, there is quiet.  You can see and hear mother Ospreys teaching their eaglets to fly.  Mallards and geese and water turkeys in the ponds around the course.  Landscaping that would make Martha Stewart envious.  One year I was engulfed in the drama of an alligator in the pond along the 18th fairway chasing a water turkey.  The water turkey knew he was there - they just played all afternoon and I'm guessing the gator went hungry that night.  This is my favorite spot by the way, on the hill along the 18th fairway.  I am fortunate to be provided a Clubhouse pass each year, however, I prefer to sit away from the throng to do my people watching.  For networking, the Clubhouse is great and grand, but for my own time - my people-watching time, it's the hill along the 18th fairway that is my favorite spot.

So, if you are in the area this week for our famous golf tournament, look for me - I'll be there, checking out our newest housing inventory in between rounds, which is how I spend most of my time. Give me a wave when you see me around the neighborhood!