Sebring International Golf Resort, formerly Spring Lake Golf Resort, is undergoing a comprehensive redevelopment.

The Signature H team has unveiled the first details of the proposed master plan for the property. Which includes:

• New, re-designed 27-hole golf course
• New 12-hole short course for all ages
• A renovation to our clubhouse including the restaurant, bar, banquet space and pro shop
• New restaurant concept and new menu
• New stay-and-play villas
• New single-family and multi-family residences
• New on-site senior housing facility
• New walking-biking trails and pocket parks
• New pool and outdoor amenities
• New grand entrance into the neighborhood
• New resort name and logo

The 12-hole short course is already under construction. The master plan will now be submitted to Highlands County for approval and permitting, which will be followed by the development of the residential and commercial components.

As an initial step to the redevelopment of the Spring Lake Golf Resort, Signature H has announced a branding for the property. The resort will now be named the Sebring International Golf Resort and has a new logo to go along with it.

The name is crafted to provide the foundation for the resort to be the preeminent resort in Sebring. Additionally, the name will allow the resort to attain prominence in both US and international markets.

The logo, also recently unveiled, shows a palm tree and waterway inspired by the resort’s natural landscapes. The logo also includes a checkered pattern, which pays homage to the rich racing history, most notably born at the neighboring Sebring International Raceway.

After months of due diligence, Signature H Property Group officially closed on the purchase of the Spring Lake Golf Resort on November 8th. The 352-acre property is located in Sebring, FL and consists of 45-holes of daily operating golf.

Signature H is planning a comprehensive redevelopment of the property, which will include new golf courses, new residential, new commercial and other new in-demand amenities.

Additionally, the resort will be operated by Xude Hospitality, a strategic partner with a proven track record successfully operating golf courses, country clubs, resorts, and hotels.

Signature H is developing a final master plan which will be submitted as a PUD to Highlands County.

Developer Signature H Property Group to Use New Errol as a Model for Turning Stressed Golf Courses into Once-Again Thriving & Sustainable Communities

APOPKA, FL (April 12, 2018) – In front of more than 400 hundred Central Florida residents, Signature H Property Group won unanimous approval in a 5-0 vote Wednesday night by Apopka City Council on the Planned Unit Development rezoning needed for the re-development of the existing Errol Estate and country club into New Errol and the Staghorn Club & Lodge.

Signature H once again presented to the City Council its comprehensive plans to reinvigorate this deteriorated golf community with $175 Million+ investment, including a repositioned and newly-designed championship 18-hole golf course, state-of-the-art clubhouse and banquet hall, a 40-room luxury boutique hotel, community water park, 261 new homes, and a senior campus that includes a resort-style 180-unit assisted living and memory care facility as well as a 60-bed post-acute rehabilitation center.

Originally built in the 1970s as a highly desired and beautiful golf subdivision, Errol Estate has since fallen victim to what many golf course communities in the country have experienced. Poor management and an economic downturn resulted in the golf course closure, dead fairways, overgrown greens, lakes turned into swamps, downed trees and debris piles left to rot. Sadly, once-lovely golf course views have now become distant memories of a better time and higher home values.

Signature H Property Group selected New Errol as its prototype for an impressive business model that turns floundering golf course subdivisions into once-again thriving and sustainable communities built around the concept of aging in place. The new community includes housing opportunities for every stage of life: from large, single-family homes to luxury townhomes and villas for those that want to downsize and even a senior living campus that includes assisted living – all while providing residents and their guests access to a reinvigorated country club, new amenities and most importantly, the same circle of friends they’ve aged with throughout their lives.

“We are very pleased and not surprised by last night’s unanimous vote for New Errol to move forward,” said Helmut Wyzisk III, vice president of Signature H Property Group. “All through the process we’ve gained tremendous support from residents and city commissioners alike, as New Errol is not only exciting for existing residents, but also a tremendous opportunity to put Apopka once again on the map as a golfing and resort destination for people from all over the world.”

New Errol’s much-anticipated Staghorn golf course is being designed by award-winning golf course architect Steve Smyers, whose projects have also included Isleworth, Bella Collina, Old Memorial, and Southern Dunes in Central Florida as well as other courses throughout the United States, Australia, Zimbabwe, England, France, Ecuador, and the Philippines.

“What makes New Errol and Staghorn so attractive overall is that not only will we deliver a 7,600+ yard championship-caliber golf course, but we will provide an exceptional experience that starts from the moment you drive up to the clubhouse, walk through the restaurants and shops inside, then make your way out to the great practice areas, and finally finish the day by having a cocktail inside in one of the beautiful lounges or bars,” said Smyers. “We have something to offer everyone of all ages and all stages of life.”

As a result of City Council’s approval, Signature H will now be moving forward on finalizing design and development plans for New Errol and Staghorn. The first phase of the project, which includes a new community spine road, the rebuild of the front 9 holes of the golf course, a community park, the construction of the clubhouse, water park, first building of the assisted living facility and 90 new homes, is expected to break ground in the Summer of 2018.

More information and project images can be found at www.NewErrol.com

About Signature H Property Group
Signature H Property Group is a real estate company specializing in the acquisition and redevelopment of golf course communities. Headquartered in Celebration, Florida, Signature H is a collaboration of some of the most experienced planners, designers, engineers, developers and entrepreneurs in their fields. Individually, the team has made their mark on a multitude of development projects in both the public and private sectors; including hotels, retail centers, municipal projects, and urban communities. Its current project includes the re-development of New Errol and the Staghorn Club & Lodge in Apopka, Florida. For more information, visit www.signatureh.com

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Bridgette King
For Signature H Property Group
+954.937.9616
Bridgette@getthescoop.com

March 28, 2018 — In front of a standing-room-only crowd last night of more than 400 people, Signature H Property Group made a 90-minute presentation to Apopka City Council to support and encourage the adoption of the necessary rezoning needed to begin the redevelopment of New Errol and the Staghorn Club & Lodge.

After an additional nearly two hours of questions from city commissioners and public commentary, the Council unanimously approved, with a 5-0 vote, Signature H’s first reading for the rezoning application. The final step happens on April 11, 2018 when Signature H presents once again and requests City Council to place a final vote to grant the rezoning.

Helmut Wyzisk III, vice president of Signature H Property Group, presented at the meeting along with an impressive lineup of speakers, including Blake Drury of GAI Consultants; Vasu Persaud of Traffic, Planning & Design, Inc.; Henry Fishkind of Fishkind & Associates; Bob Carmichael and Noreen Harrington of Developer Capital; Steve Smyers of Steve Smyers Golf Course Architects; Mike Miraglia of Xude Hospitality; Guy Butler of Butler Moore Architects; and John Tuhela of Weller Pools. The presentations included and overview of the developers agreement, the master plan and the phasing plan for New Errol and Staghorn Club & Lodge.

“If we can create this golf course,” said Steve Smyers, “we’ll not only develop a golf course that will stimulate the most elite players in the world to come play here, but it will also be like the links of Saint Andrews that allows the residents of that community to go out and enjoy the setting and enjoy the golf experience on a daily basis.”

During the presentations, many details of the phasing plan were confirmed, including that before the first residential permit is issued, Signature H will dedicate the entire length of the spine road (initially built to support and divert construction traffic) from Errol Parkway to Vick Road and will be required to fully complete the first segment of the spine road from Errol Pkwy to Golf Course Drive. Signature H will also be required the commence construction of the golf course prior to any residential permits being issued. In addition, a bond will be posted by Signature H for the completion of the second phase of the spine road from Golf Course Drive to Vick Road and for the completion of the community park.

“One of the key aspects to getting this project where it is today was getting feedback directly from members of the community,” said Helmut Wyzisk III. Helmut explained how he and his team held more than 130 community meetings, including meeting with residents of Apopka and Errol, HOAs, open houses, with individual homeowners in their homes and in their back yards, all trying to understand their concerns, ideas and desires and working to be as transparent as possible.

“I look at this crowd and see Errol residents, I see future golfers, I see future waterpark attendees, and I see individuals that don’t want to leave their home, but stay here and age in place at a resort-style assisted living facility,” added Helmut. “But this isn’t unconditional love and support, this is conditional support. We made commitments to these residents that we’re ready to be held to.“

Approximately 11 Errol residents got up to give public commentary at the meeting on New Errol, with some of the more memorable comments including:

“It is Signature H or it is nothing, and the vast majority of Errol, as you can see, wants this to happen,” said Barbara McLeoud, Errol resident.

“Property values are super important to me, as well as to many of you in the community, and I’m excited to see those potentially increase,” said Kellie Cox, Errol resident.

“You have to let the process work. I’m willing to let the process with Signature H work, are you?” asked Jacqueline Butler, Errol resident.

“I’ve always been very impressed with the level of commitment I’ve seen from Signature H. They have invested a lot of blood, sweat and tears in this. I think when you take a step back and look at this from a larger perspective, the first thing that needs to be said about the Errol project is it’s a redevelopment project. It’s taking an existing piece of ground with more than 2000 existing property owners and taking a bad situation with the golf course and the club house and trying to imagine something and make it better…This is a good project, and it’s a good, well though-out, well-negotiated, well-presented plan that won’t make everyone happy. But from the larger perspective, it is going to move the Errol community forward, it will create amenities for the younger residents of Errol, it will create a better future for the city of Apopka as a whole, “ said Apopka Mayor Joe Kilsheimer.

The Council closed the meeting, and it was motioned and unanimously agreed to continue to the 2nd hearing on Wednesday, April 11th at 5:30 PM. Signature H encourages residents to once again come out in force to that meeting to show their support for the project and urge City Council to vote in favor of the rezoning. Once approved, Signature H will return with their development plans and announce plans for ground breaking on the first phase of the project, including the spine road, the golf course and much more.

The entire meeting was streamed live on New Errol’s Facebook page, and video archives can be viewed at www.facebook.com/NewErrolApopka/.

For more information, please visit www.NewErrol.com and “Like” us on Facebook for the most recent updates and developments.

Meeting Draws Hundreds of Residents as Re-Development Plans for
Errol Estate & Country Club Move Next to City Council For Final Approval

APOPKA, FL (March 21, 2018) – Signature H Property Group announced today that it has received the unanimous recommendation of the Apopka City Planning Commission Board to move forward in its extensive re-development plans of New Errol, including the much-anticipated Staghorn Club & Lodge. The Planning Commission meeting took place yesterday evening at the VFW Community Center in Apopka, drawing large crowds and requiring the meeting be moved from its regularly scheduled location at City Hall.

“We’re very pleased and honored that the Apopka City Planning Commission has unanimously approved and recommended our plans for New Errol and Staghorn, as we are truly excited to get to the next step of City Council approval and begin ground breaking on the new projects, beginning with the golf course,” said Helmut Wyzisk III, vice president of Signature H Property Group, the developers of New Errol and the Staghorn Club & Lodge. “This is a clear signal that the community understands the revitalization that this property needs and has the confidence in what our extensive and experienced team has put forth to turn New Errol and Staghorn into an exciting, beautiful, and thriving development for not just its residents, but for the entire city of Apopka as well.”

The Apopka City Planning Commission is a local planning agency and consists of seven non-elected members that prepare and make recommendations to the City Council on the City’s Comprehensive Plan, land use and land use map amendments, development plans, and rezonings. Signature H Property Group has presented at multiple meetings showcasing its extensive development plans for a completely redesigned world-class 18-hole golf course; a brand new clubhouse and lodge featuring restaurants, bars, retail shops, a boutique hotel and much more; a resort-style water park; new luxury residences; an assisted living/post-acute care rehab facility; beautiful new public spaces, parks and walking trails; and more.

Several long-time residents of Errol publically voiced their appreciation at the meeting for the reasonable and well thought-out redevelopment plan that Signature H has put forth and cited support for the project saying “it’s the last and best hope for Errol Estate” and “we’re looking forward to its success both financially as well as for the pleasure of the residents and visitors.”

“We feel this unanimous vote reflects the amount of time, effort and community relations that Signature H has put into this well-envisioned plan to make sure it not only brings much-needed amenities to the area but also that they fit seamlessly into the existing neighborhoods as well as possible,” said Larry Klein, a partner with Signature H and 30-year resident of Apopka and Errol Estate. “Signature H has put together a most impressive team of planners, designers and building contractors and has spent countless hours talking directly with Errol residents to understand their needs, their concerns and their overall excitement about where we’re headed.”

Signature H and its management and development team will be presenting at the upcoming Special Meeting for the Apopka City Council at 5:30pm on March 27th at the VFW Community Center at 519 S. Central Avenue in Apopka. All residents are encouraged and welcomed to attend to ask questions and show continued support for New Errol and the Staghorn Club & Lodge.

City of Apopka has announced official dates for the Planning Commission and City Council meetings:

Special City Council 
Tuesday, March 27 @ 5:30pm

Special Planning Commission
Tuesday, March 20 @ 5:30pm

Both meetings are located at the Apopka Community Center:
519 S. Central Ave.
Apopka, FL 32703 (map)

“We are glad to be back in front of the City for the final rezoning process. We invite all Apopka and Errol residents to attend both of the meetings (details above). If your schedule only allows you to attend one meeting, we encourage you to please attend the City Council meeting on March 27th. It is that hearing in which the Council should see all the residents who support New Errol.”, said Helmut Wyzisk III, Vice President at Signature H.

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The original February meeting dates were rescheduled to March due to a clerical inconsistency with the public signs provided by the City. The signs advertised the incorrect meeting address, which was a procedural error and did not comply with the public notice requirements of the City Code.

GAI Consultants and Signature H Property Group have re-submitted the State-approved plan back to the City of Apopka, initiating the final steps to rezoning approval.

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The remaining approval process includes reviews by the Development Review Committee, Planning Commission, and City Council.

The dates of the Planning Commission and City Council meetings have not yet been scheduled, but will be announced soon.

Signature H Property Group is pleased to announce that KR Management has agreed to manage New Errol senior campus facilities.

The Signature H team believes that high standards of management for the senior campus is crucial when addressing the care requirements and quality of life for residents. Contracting with a proven and highly regarded management team was a necessity.

With numerous properties throughout the State of Florida, KR Management has set themselves apart with their attention to details and high quality facilities. Their most recent project, Buffalo Crossing’s, in The Villages, is a partnership with the Morse family, owners of The Villages.

“Buffalo Crossings is an Assisted Living Community that provides help with Activities of Daily Living but also cares deeply about providing social stimulation, ensuring that our residents are well taken care of and given an opportunity to socialize, make friends, enjoy the arts and music and engage in tremendous activities.  The Villages promotes a lifestyle of fun and leisure.  At Buffalo Crossings, we want to match that ideal AND meet the care needs of our Residents.”

“Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Community is independently owned and operated by KR Management LLC., and is the second Assisted Living built in The Villages by Terry Russell and Bill Kelsey, of KR Management. Buffalo Crossings is a rental Assisted Living community.”

www.krmanagementllc.com

Signature H Property Group is pleased to announce that Xude Hospitality will oversee and manage the amenities featured at New Errol.

The golf course, clubhouse, lodge, and water park will operate under one management team, led by Michael L. Miraglia, CEO of Xude, ensuring that all operations are unified.

Xude Hospitality Management has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and owned/operated nearly 200 courses. Mr. Miraglia successfully operated the world-famous Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami Florida for 4+ years. In this capacity he oversaw spa and golf operations with 90-holes of golf playing over 150,000 rounds per year and the world-class spa with 48 treatment rooms and over 100 services. He was the host professional for 6 PGA Tour events (2 Doral Ryder Opens, 2 Genuity Championships ~ formerly Doral Ryder Open, 1 Shark Shootout and 1 PGA Q-School Finals) and the  LPGA Tour’s The Office Depot Championship. During his tenure, he also completed renovations projects to the Famous Blue Monster course and the Red Course. In addition he oversaw the entire reconstruction of the Great White course by Greg Norman, which received high reviews from Golf Magazine and Golf Digest. Mr. Miraglia has been ranked as high as #17 on the annual list of the Most Powerful People in Golf.