Chadd Engel-Real Estate/Wine

06/14/2026

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05/08/2026

🍷Registration Ends Tonight! The Clock is Ticking on Our Most Ambitious Lineup Ever

The bottles are set! If you are a Starkey Ranch Resident, registration for next week’s event closes tonight (Friday, 5/8). Secure your tickets now here:
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/volcanicwines

After finalizing the selection, I can confidently say—this is the coolest lineup I've ever chosen. Now we just have to see if these bottles can live up to the hype.

If you’re tired of seeing the same predictable bottles everywhere you go, come see me. I got you. This club is for the explorers.

Here is a little teaser for one of next week's bottles: A Rare Glimpse of Japan
Vento, Adega d'Aruga — NV
Straight from the Koshu Valley in Yamanashi—the spiritual home of Japan’s native white grape—comes a wine shaped by the shadow of Mount Fuji.
The Terroir: Grown in Kuroboku (volcanic ash) soil. Did you know 16.4% of Japan’s land is composed of these volcanic deposits?
The Rarity: Japan is rapidly ascending as a world-class wine frontier, but domestic availability is almost non-existent.
How often do you get the chance to experience a still Japanese wine derived from grapes in the heart of Florida?

Don't miss this lineup. Secure your spot by tomorrow night.

Starkey Ranch Wine Club

05/06/2026

Homes by Westbay at Hawk Longleaf in New Port Richey, FL to begin pre-sales next month!

I am excited to provide a timely update regarding the highly anticipated release of the final phases at Longleaf. Site development for Phases 4 and 5—which feature the community's most secluded homesites—is nearing completion, and these premium lots will be available for purchase shortly.

Given the high demand for Westbay’s expansive floor plans and the rapid absorption rate of premium inventory in the area, I expect significant interest once these properties are officially released.

Release Details:
Westbay (Hawk Longleaf Series – 60' Artisan Lots)

Inventory: 19 lots in Phase 4; 17 lots in Phase 5.

Floor Plans: Sanibel, Caladesi, Captiva I, and Captiva II. (Find attached for detailed specifications).

Financials: Pricing is TBD. Expected annual fees are $175 (HOA) and $2,860.48 (CDD).

DRB Homes (50' Lots)

Inventory: 31 lots in Phase 4; 5 lots in Phase 5.

Lennar (32' Lots)

Inventory: 12 lots in Phase 4 (marking the conclusion of their single-family home development in this community).

Strategic Preparation:
To ensure you are positioned to act decisively when this inventory becomes available, I recommend the following preparatory steps:

Define Your Budget:
Hypothetical pricing questions regarding lot choice, floor planand elevation options, and any necessary structural or design upgrades.

Financial Readiness: If you intend to finance your purchase, securing a pre-approval letter this month would be advisable.

To assist with your planning, I have developed a New Construction Advocate’s Checklist. Please let me know if you would like me to share this resource or if you have specific questions regarding these upcoming releases.

I look forward to helping you secure your preferred homesite!

Cheers,

Chadd Engel
RE/MAX Action First
(813) 452.9141
[email protected]