Combining the efforts of countless volunteers, contractors and designers over the course of the summer, Florida Dream Communities, Inc., owners/developers of The Groves Golf & Country Club will make a dream in the shape of a house come true. Building a miracle from the ground up, Team Hammerhead, a group of contractors and sub-contractors volunteering their materials and services will create the Showcase Home. Proceeds from the home benefit Pasco Building Association’s Charitable Fund with this year’s prime recipient being All Children’s Hospital.

Showcase Homes from past years have raised thousands of dollars for All Children’s Hospital and Children’s Pediatric Cancer Research projects. The goal for this year’s Showcase Home is to surpass past year’s donations and raise the bar for future Showcase Home builders.

It’s not just the beauty of the home on Shaddock Place in The Groves that makes it noteworthy. Over one hundred and thirty vendors and sub-contractors of Florida Dream Communities have been invited to participate in a fund-raising drive to benefit All Children’s Hospital by donating goods and services to the project. The FDC Hamlin III is under construction with a proposed completion in October 2005.

The award-winning designs of the home, plus the quality craftsmanship and outstanding talents of the many hands that will take part in the venture, ensure the success of the campaign.

Nita Beckwith, Executive Director of the Pasco Building Association states "The enthusiasm and energy exhibited right now by Florida Dream Communities’ employees in the beginning stages inspire members and associates of the Pasco Building Association to get out and work hard for the project."

The Groves Golf & Country Club will host a summer of stimulating and creative events that will also afford the Land O' Lakes community and her residents the opportunity to participate in the excitement.

A groundbreaking barbecue, set to coincide with All Children’s Hospital’s annual telethon and fundraising drive will be held at The Groves on June 10, 2005 near the location of the home-site to raise awareness for the need of contributors and volunteers. County commissioners and other dignitaries and volunteers will receive their official Team Hammerhead t-shirt and hat during the event and might even be encouraged to hit a nail or two. The event is by invitation only but future events soon to be announced are open to the public.

Sara Nakamine, Sales and Marketing Director for Florida Dream Communities, Inc., and Project Coordinator for the Showcase Home said, "Look for an exciting summer at the Groves. This community has always been willing to do for others and the entire Land O' Lakes area residents readily chip in and help out when we run up the SOS flag. Local papers will be out on point for us during this undertaking keeping readers informed on events and opportunities to volunteer. Before this home is complete, I expect there to be a large number of Hammerheads who have given of their valuable time and materials and helped make the program successful."

For more information, call The Groves Welcome Center at 813-995-0552 and speak to Sara or any member of the staff.