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What makes Utah such a great place to live?  That’s an easy question to answer when you look at the facts presented below.  Utah is ranked #1 among Tech Savvy States, #2 for the best places to start and operate a business, #3 with regards to life expectancy, and the list goes on and on from there in the infrographic posted below.  Please feel free to share with us why you think Utah is such a great place to live.  Just post your comments below.  We hope you enjoy this post and please feel free to share it with your friends.

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On June 4th, 2010, Lakeside at Saratoga Springs debuted the first of three new floorplans just in time for Utah Valley’s Parade of Homes.  The new floorplan, titled the Moonlight, was created to provide an exceptional value–high quality finishings, ample square footage, at an affordable price–in today’s highly competitive market.  The Parade of Homes response to the Moonlight was nothing less than extraordinary.  1,471 people came through the new Moonlight floorplan over a span of just 12 days–an average of 123 people a day.

Visitors couldn’t believe that Lakeside at Saratoga Springs could offer the 4 Bedroom & 2 1/2 Bath, 3,824 Square Foot (1,912 Finished), Moonlight plan from $274,900 (not including lot premium, options, and upgrades).  Considering the incomparable community amenities, which include proximity to the Talon’s Cove Golf Course (Golf Course lots are still available) and access to Lakeside’s state of the art Lodge–with pool, fitness room, movement studio, billiards room, game room, reception area, craft room, library, and television room; Lakeside at Saratoga Springs has clearly established the Lakeside community as one of the best values in all of Utah.

Lakeside is now pleased to invite you to tour our next two additional floor plans–The Sunrise and The Starbright.    Highlights of each floorplan follow:

The Sunrise

• Starts from $224,900
• 1,462 finished and 1,462 unfinished basement square feet
• 3 Bedrooms & 2 Baths
• Available in a 3 Car Garage Plan

The Starbright

• Starts from $238,900
• !,592 finished and 1,592 unfinished basement square feet
• 3 Bedrooms & 2 Baths
• Available in a 3 Car Garage Plan

Each homeowner has the option of picking their lot and floorplan but buyer’s must act quickly to assure that they lock-in their preferred home site.

At Lake Side we think Utah is a fantastic place to live. We thought it would be interesting to see what others were saying so we did some research and found out we were right! Below is an infographic that discussed the Nation’s Best Communities.

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Of the numerous Parade Of Homes visitors that have toured our Moonlight floorplan, many have asked for more specifics relating to our decorating finishes. This post is in response to these inquiries:

Great Room & Entry Way

Flooring: Bamboo/Teragren | Java

Wall Color: Flourishing CL2923M

Trim Color: Fossil Dust CLW 1043W

Bedroom #1 / Den

Flooring: Tuftex- Changes Z6917 | Z6917-00326 Organic Herb

Wall Color: Top = Hipster CLC1226D, Middle = Flourishing CL2923M, Bottom = Expresso CL2677N

Trim Color: Fossil Dust CLW 1043W

Bedroom #2

Flooring: Tuftex- Changes Z6917 | Z6917-00326 Organic Herb

Wall Color: Hipster CLC1226D

Bedroom #3

Flooring: Tuftex- Changes Z6917 | Z6917-00326 Organic Herb

Wall Color: Flourishing CL2923M

Cost for Additional Carpentry: Bat & Board = $900

Master Bedroom

Flooring: Tuftex- Arezzo 00323 Iced Lime – Striped

Wall Color: Charmed CLC1226D | Mapei 24 Summer Tan

Master Bathroom

Flooring: P’Zazz Gold Glam P264 | Daltile 12 x 12 | Mapei 24 Summer Tan

Wall Color: Charmed CLC1226D

Countertop Color: P’Zazz Gold Glam P264 | Daltile 12 x 12

Cabinets: AWA Siberian Birch | Coffee Glaze

Shower / Tub Fixtures: Moen Chrome | Mapei 44 – Pale Umber

Hall Bathroom

Flooring: Kimono Silk / P321 Rice Paper | Daltile 12 x 12 | Mapei 44 – Pale Umber (tight)

Wall Color: Herbaceous CL 1924M

Countertop Color: Kimono Silk (3) 12 x 24 | Faced w/ 2 Rows 1″ Glass Tile & Front Edge 2 Rows of 1″ | Daltile Maracas Glass Tiles 1 x 1 w/ Glossy Blends – Rain Forest Blend P666

Shower / Tub Fixtures: Moen Chrome

Half Bathroom (Powder)

Flooring: Bamboo/Teragren | Java | Mapei 44 – Pale Umber (tight)

Wall Color: Mapei 24 – Summer Tan

Countertop Color: Kimono Silk (2) 12 x 24 | Daltile Maracas Glass Tiles 1 x 1 w/ Glossy Blends – Lakeshore Blend P665

Wall Tiles: Maracas Glass Tiles 1 x 1 Glossy Blends – Lakeshore Blend P665

Laundry Room

Wall Color: Herbaceous CL 1924M

Kitchen

Flooring: Bamboo/Teragren | Java

Wall Color: Flourishing CL2923M

Sink Style: Stainless Steel

Countertop Color: Sile Stone | Blanco Maple / Square Edge | Glass Reflection – Urban | Camouflage Random Interlocking Accent

Type of Faucet (Name & Color): Moen | Brushed Nickel

Cabinets: AWA Siberian Birch | Coffee Glaze

Light Fixtures: 4 LED Cann Lights

Come and see, Lakeside’s newest floorplan–The Moonlight–during the 2010 Utah Valley Parade of Homes. The Parade of Homes runs from June 4th to June 19th (see: Parade of Homes for more information).

From the Utah Parade website:

Nestled against Utah Lake and the fairways of Talons Cove Golf Course, this cottage home offers spectacular views of Mt. Timpanogos and the Wasatch Range. Energy-efficient design, appliances and LED-lighting, coupled iwth low maintenance exteriors, make this home truly a place to relax. Built in a developing community, this home balances affordable pricing with ample room to experience lift to the fullest. Membership to the Lakeside Lodge and Pool, community parks and a marina are included with the home.

SATURDAY, May 22nd from 10: a.m. – 6 pm

Thanksgiving Point is holding the Lamb and Wool Festival

10 am – Wool shearing

11:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 – Sheep Dog Demonstrations

12:30, 1:30, 2:30 – Duck herding demonstrations

2:00 – Waulking Demonstrations

11:00, 1:00, 3:00 – Storytelling

PLUS: ongoing all day activities and demonstrations.

Visit the Thanksgiving Point website for more information (including location and directions)

Lakeside is pleased to announce that Jolie Hill will begin exercise classes in the Lakeside Lodge on May 3rd, 2010.

A word from Jolie:

It has been my privilege to help others make a serious commitment to lifelong fitness for over twenty eight years. My experience has given me perspective on the trends and the truths of the fitness industry. Although many “fads” have come and gone, I firmly believe that physical fitness can improve the quality of life for anyone willing to make the commitment. I have enjoyed an affiliation with two reputable health & fitness organizations throughout a major portion of my career – Colorado Athletic Clubs for sixteen years and Gold’s Gym American Fork since 2002. I have been honored to teach and work with many other dedicated professionals in the industry, and have made a personal commitment to serve as a wellness strategist for many clients in my classes. For me, fitness in all aspects of life is not only a personal commitment, it is my passion!

Classes will be held in the Lodge’s Movement studio according to the following schedule:

• Mondays & Wednesdays: 6 AM to 7 AM – Boot Camp (advanced weight lifting/cardio circuit)
• Mondays & Wednesdays: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM – Foundations of Fitness (beginner resistance training, Pilates’ & stretch)
• Saturdays: 7-8 AM: Fit for All (Core Conditioning & Stretch offered FREE for a limited time as a service to the Saratoga Springs Community.) This class will require sign-up on the blog since fire code will only allow for 20 participants in the Lodge Movement Studio. Other classes will go to this strategy as needed.
• Specialty classes will be added as enrollment increases and the need presents itself. Possibilities include water aerobics, & Yoga in the short term and kickbox (Turbo Kick), Zumba and Conditioning for Kids in the long term.

Jolie will use a punch card system called a “punchpass” for payment. She will have a 10 “punchpass” for $45 ($4.50/class) and a 20 “punchpass” for $80 ($4.00/class). Classes will cost $5 each if purchased at the door – without a “punchpass”.

Jolie will offer a 50% discount for a 20 “punchpass” (with an expiration date 2 months from issue date) for the first 5 Lakeside homeowners to sign-up. There will be a waiting list for others to benefit from the discount on a rotating basis. If the homeowner uses the full “punchpass” before the expiration date, they get to continue with the discount. If the expiration date comes before they use it up, the discount will be offered to the next person on the waiting list.

This system will allow Jolie to continually offer 1/4 of the total potential class size (20) as a discount to Lakeside homeowners. The compensation structure also allows Lakeside the ability to attract someone of the caliber of Jolie Hill. Lakeside is pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to our residents and Jolie can’t wait to use Lakeside’s state-of-the-art facilities.

You can contact Jolie Hill directly by emailing her at befitwithjolie@gmail.com . You can also learn more about Jolie by visiting her blog at http://befitwithjolie.blogspot.com/

Nestled among the fairways of TalonsCove Golf Course with spectacular views of Mount Timpanogos and Utah Lake, Lakeside offers an unparalleled active community and serene lifestyle to those ready to enjoy life.