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Akel Homes Spreads Holiday Cheer with Tree Decorating Contest at Solana Bay at Avenir

This holiday season, Akel Homes is bringing joy to the community and supporting local schools during the inaugural Holiday Tree Decorating Contest hosted at Solana Bay at Avenir. The event kicked off on November 24, 2023 with six participating schools, each decorating a tree of their own, in hopes of winning the cash grand prize of $1,000.

New construction homebuilder, Akel Homes hopes to spread the holiday cheer, inviting residents from around Palm Beach County to visit their premier new community Solana Bay at Avenir, to tour the furnished model homes and cast votes for their favorite festively decorated tree. This event not only aims to bring joy and holiday spirit to the community but bring support to local schools this holiday season.

The participating schools in this year’s contest include the Guidepost Montessori School of Palm Beach Gardens, The Weiss School, Franklin Academy, Trinity Christian School, and two clubs from Atlantic Community High School; Steve’s Club and the Anime Club. Each school has been paired with a model home at Solana Bay, where students showcase their creativity and holiday spirit in their designated spaces.

Some participants have adorned their trees with school spirit, while others like Steve’s Club from Atlantic Community High School, have dedicated their tree to a meaningful cause close to their hearts: the loss of a parent.

“We are so excited to bring the community together for this contest,” said Nanette Plescia, Director of Sales at Akel Homes. “The holidays are about bringing people together. This not only helps make our model homes shine brighter, but it also provides an opportunity to support our local schools and showcase the incredible talent of these students.”

Akel Homes is offering cash prizes for the winning trees and the grand prize winner will take home $1,000 for their school or club. Voting will take place between November 24, 2023 and December 20, 2023 and winners will be announced on December 20, 2023 online through Akel Homes’ social media platforms.

Details of the Annual Holiday Tree Decorating Contest:

Date: November 24 – December 20, 2023 Time: 10am – 6pm Daily Location: Solana Bay at Avenir, 12680 Solana Bay Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33412.

Nestled within the scenic master-planned community of Avenir, Solana Bay features thoughtfully designed single-family residences priced from the upper $800.  Homebuyers can select from eleven unique floorplans ranging 3-6 bedrooms, 3-6.5 bathrooms and ranging from 2,274 to 4,700 square feet.

For more information, please contact Lauren Zinn at marketing@akelhomes.com or visit the Akel Homes Facebook or Instagram pages at @akelhomes.



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