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Green Brick Partners, Inc. Announces New Land Acquisition in Vero Beach, FL

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Vero Beach is about 80 miles north of Palm Beach, FL and is an important city in the Treasure Coast area.

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  • Vero Beach is about 80 miles north of Palm Beach, FL and is an important city in the Treasure Coast area.
  • The city features peaceful beaches and is one of the most desirable areas to live in Florida.
  • GHO Homes will be offering higher-end homes with waterfront and golf course views priced from $1.5 to $2.5 million.
  • Construction of the homes is currently slated to start at the end of 2023, and the Company anticipates opening for sales in October 2023.

The story of Ohio's ancient Native complex and its long journey for recognition as a World Heritage site

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks in Ohio was added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites on Sept. 19, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks in Ohio was added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites on Sept. 19, 2023.
  • The mounds are marvels of Indigenous science and astronomy, which helped Native Americans organize everything from cycles of planting and hunting to their ritual calendar.
  • As a historian and ethnographer of the Native American Midwest, I have documented Native peoples’ commitment to their original homelands.
  • The long journey toward this recognition tells a larger story about imperiled Native American sacred sites in the eastern half of the United States and the challenges faced by those who wish to protect them.

American settlers and Native peoples

    • The policy resulted in the wholesale replacement of Native Americans with settlers in nearly every corner of the eastern half of the United States.
    • Three of the Native nations that have helped win the World Heritage designation for the mounds – the Shawnee, Potawatomi and Miami Nation – were subject to removal.
    • And in 1846, American settlers forced the Miami Nation out of their homes along the Wabash River, in Indiana.
    • The forced expulsion of Native nations from their homelands made it difficult for them to protect their sacred heritage.

Post-removal abuse and neglect

    • Over the years, Newark became a military barracks, a fairground, and for the past century it has been leased to the Moundbuilders Country Club.
    • At the time, most Americans believed that the Bible was the literal word of God and that white Americans were a superior race.
    • Squier argued that the Toltecs built the mounds and then migrated to Mesoamerica, where they built the great monuments of Mexico and Guatemala.
    • Unfortunately, some Americans continue to promote false theories about the mounds, casting doubt on the genius of Indigenous science.

Collaboration and hope for the future

    • Since 2020, the Ohio History Connection, which took over management of Serpent Mound, has been doing community-engaged archaeology.
    • As part of this engagement, staff archaeologists work with the cultural preservation officers of affiliated Native nations to interpret the site.
    • Similarly, the staff of the Ohio History Connection and the Newark Earthworks Center regularly consult with tribal leaders regarding the Newark Earthworks.
    • The golf club has a century-long lease with the state of Ohio, which the state attempted to terminate through eminent domain.

Simmons Bank Championship to debut on PGA TOUR Champions in 2024

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new PGA TOUR Champions tournament, the Simmons Bank Championship will debut in October 2024. The competition will be held annually at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock, Arkansas. A five-year agreement establishing the event was announced today at the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, with Simmons First National Corporation Executive Chairman George Makris, PGA TOUR Champions President Miller Brady and Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders in attendance. To download photos from the announcement, please click here.

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  • and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new PGA TOUR Champions tournament, the Simmons Bank Championship will debut in October 2024.
  • "We are ecstatic to announce the addition of the Simmons Bank Championship to the PGA TOUR Champions schedule," said PGA TOUR Champions President Miller Brady.
  • "Simmons Bank has been a tremendous title sponsor on the Korn Ferry Tour and we are thrilled to have them join PGA TOUR Champions to sponsor one of our playoff events.
  • The Simmons Bank Championship will be managed and operated by Pro Links Sports, a nationally recognized sports marketing and event management firm that assists in running several PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions tournaments.

Online Homebuying Pioneer Century Complete Expands to Ocala, FL Market

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Friday, August 11, 2023

OCALA, Fla., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc.—a top 10 national homebuilder, industry leader in online home sales, and the highest-ranked homebuilder on Newsweek's list of America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2023—revealed that new homes are now selling from its Century Complete brand at three communities in the sought-after Ocala, FL area: Marion Oaks (Ocala), Silver Springs Shores (Silver Springs Shores) and Diamond Ridge (Belleview). Combined, the three communities bring 57 homesites to the fast-growing area, known for its affordability and abundant outdoor recreation. Additional communities will be available later in 2023.

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  • Century Complete boasts a versatile lineup of single-family floor plans in the Ocala area, designed to complement an active Florida lifestyle and conveniently available through the company's industry-first online homebuying process.
  • Homebuyers will appreciate quick access to popular destinations like historic downtown Ocala and Silver Springs State Park.
  • "It's little wonder why people are flocking to the Ocala area, and we're excited to provide homebuyers and Realtors® alike with quality, affordable new home choices, available through our best-in-class online homebuying experience," said Greg Huff, President of Century Complete.
  • DISCOVER THE FREEDOM OF ONLINE HOMEBUYING:
    Century Complete is proud to feature its industry-first online homebuying experience on all available homes in Florida.

Volley Introduces First AI-Enabled Racquet Sports Training Experience

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

CHICAGO and LANCASTER, Pa., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Volley, innovator of the first AI-enabled racquet sports training experience, is officially launching the availability of its cutting-edge technology that delivers on-demand, live-play training so that pros and players can get the most out of their game. Volley has already seen impressive demand, including the early adoption of the trainer across multiple programs in three states. According to recent data, participation in racquet sports has risen at least 20 percent among every generation since 2019 as consumers have become more health-conscious and are looking for ways to stay active.

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  • Volley has already seen impressive demand, including the early adoption of the trainer across multiple programs in three states.
  • With nothing on the market for the sport, we decided to change that and have developed something that we feel is revolutionizing racquet sports," said John Weinlader, co-founder and CEO of Volley.
  • Volley is controlled with a smartphone and is built for a variety of racquet sports, including platform tennis, padel, pickleball, and tennis.
  • "Volley is the most advanced racquet sports training tool that I've ever seen - and as a coach, player, and enthusiast, I'm excited about what's ahead."

The Victory Bank Foundation's Inaugural Golf Outing Results

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

LIMERICK, Pa., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 8th, The Victory Bank Foundation held its inaugural golf outing at Brookside Country Club in Pottstown.

Key Points: 
  • LIMERICK, Pa., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 8th, The Victory Bank Foundation held its inaugural golf outing at Brookside Country Club in Pottstown.
  • The purpose of the outing was to raise funds for the newly formed Foundation.
  • “We can’t thank everyone enough for their participation and support,” stated Joseph W. Major, CEO and Bank Leader.
  • Established in 2008, The Victory Bank is a Pennsylvania state-chartered commercial bank headquartered in Limerick Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Protiviti Congratulates Golf Brand Ambassador Matt Fitzpatrick on Victory at RBC Heritage

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Monday, April 17, 2023

MENLO PARK, Calif., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Protiviti golf brand ambassador and professional golfer Matt Fitzpatrick achieved his first win of the 2023 season when he emerged victorious at the 55th Annual RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Fitzpatrick fired rounds of 66-70-63-68 (-17) and finished tied with Jordan Spieth after the 72nd hole. Fitzpatrick won the tournament with a birdie on the third hole of the playoff. This win marks Fitzpatrick's second PGA Tour victory and ninth professional win of his career. He is now ranked eighth in the world.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Protiviti golf brand ambassador and professional golfer Matt Fitzpatrick achieved his first win of the 2023 season when he emerged victorious at the 55th Annual RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
  • Fitzpatrick, a Protiviti brand ambassador since 2020, won the U.S. Open in June of 2022 at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts for his first PGA tour victory.
  • Throughout the 2023 season, Fitzpatrick and his fellow Protiviti brand ambassador and LPGA professional, Jennifer Kupcho, are partnering with Protiviti on its Birdies for Meals program.
  • More information about Protiviti's golf brand ambassador program, including photos and video interviews with the players, is available here .

EA SPORTS PGA TOUR, the Exclusive Home of All Four Men’s Majors and Road to the Masters, Available Now Worldwide

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Friday, April 7, 2023

EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is the exclusive home of all four majors in men’s golf - the Masters Tournament, PGA Championship™, U.S. Open Championship® and The Open.

Key Points: 
  • EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is the exclusive home of all four majors in men’s golf - the Masters Tournament, PGA Championship™, U.S. Open Championship® and The Open.
  • EA SPORTS PGA TOUR will also launch with Road to the Masters which incorporates challenges, online tournaments and gear tied to the Masters.
  • The full list of courses available at launch is available at the EA SPORTS PGA TOUR website .
  • EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is developed by EA Orlando and EA Madrid.

SEAN "DIDDY" COMBS & CÎROC INTRODUCE NEW LIMITED-EDITION FLAVOR, CÎROC HONEY MELON

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sean "Diddy" Combs and the makers of CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka announce the launch of their newest flavor-infused innovation, CÎROC Honey Melon just in time for summer. The leaders behind CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka welcome the new breed of country club where everyone's invited. 

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  • CÎROC Honey Melon will reimagine the Country Club at Soho Desert House with lineup of DJs and unlimited food & beverages.
  • NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sean "Diddy" Combs and the makers of CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka announce the launch of their newest flavor-infused innovation, CÎROC Honey Melon just in time for summer.
  • "Everyone has a seat at the country club with CÎROC Honey Melon," said Edward Pilkington, Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer, Diageo North America.
  • Try CÎROC Honey Melon with club soda or fruit juice, or serve up a signature cocktail like the delicious Honey Melon Fizz:

Michigan PGA Section Member John Lindert Elected 43rd President of the PGA of America

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Friday, November 4, 2022

FRISCO, Texas and PHOENIX, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- John Lindert, PGA was elected the 43rd President of the PGA of America Thursday at the Association's 106th Annual Meeting at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort.

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  • A member of the Michigan PGA Section, Lindert is PGA Director of Golf at The Country Club of Lansing.
  • John Lindert, PGA has served as aPGA Member for more than 35 years and is a 2019 Michigan PGA Hall of Fame Inductee.
  • After serving two years each as PGA Secretary and Vice President, Lindert was elected President at the 2022 PGA Annual Meeting.
  • PGA Vice President Don Rea Jr.
    Don Rea Jr., PGA of Gilbert, Arizona, was elected to succeed Lindert as PGA Vice President.