SUMMER’S A BREEZE’ AT STERLING ON THE LAKE

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‘SUMMER’S A BREEZE’ AT STERLING ON THE LAKETM

Flowery Branch Community Hosts Public Festival Aug. 11

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., July 18, 2007 – Sterling on the LakeTM by Newland® Communities hosts the first-ever “Summer’s A Breeze Festival” on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come celebrate the end of summer and start of a new school year with a day filled with good eats, good fun and good deeds. The event benefits Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Northwest Georgia Mountains.

Summer’s A Breeze is free and open to the public. Visitors will enjoy family-oriented entertainment with live music by the Jessica Urick Band, delicious food, inflatable rides, electric boat races on Lake Sterling, games, activities, and a visit from the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders. A variety of fantastic prizes will be given away all day as part of a charity raffle. Prizes include a family vacation package for four to Walt Disney World® Resort, new laptop computer, VIP tickets to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus, gift cards from local merchants and more. Sterling on the Lake also will host tours of its 14 beautifully decorated model homes. Please visit www.sterlingonthelake.com for raffle drawing rules and additional festival information.

Summer’s A Breeze Festival

Saturday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sterling on the Lake

7004 Lake Sterling Blvd.

Flowery Branch, Ga. 30542

770-967-9777

www.sterlingonthelake.com

More About Sterling on the Lake

Sterling on the Lake is situated on nearly 1,000 acres with 200 acres of open space, lakes and parks. Being developed by Newland Communities, it was named the 2006 Master Planned Community of the Year by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. Designed as a true lakeside village, the community provides a variety of affordable and luxury homes in a beautiful, natural environment with lakes and parks. Residents enjoy access to extensive amenities including pools, tennis courts, walking trails, fitness center, clubhouse, private movie theater, a custom tree house for children and more. Home prices start in the low $200s and will reach more than $1 million, with custom homes available. Sterling on the Lake will have approximately 1,800 homes when completed. For more information, call 770-967-9777 or visit www.sterlingonthelake.com.

About Newland Communities

Newland Communities has been creating desirable, livable communities across the nation for nearly four decades. With expertise in creating a special sense of community, Newland Communities brings to life the unique history, culture and traditions of the land they develop. Their active and long-term approach to community creation and development ensures delivery on their vision while responsibly managing their partners’ investment. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Newland Communities is currently developing communities across the country in states including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Virginia, Minnesota and Maryland. Information on Newland Communities can be found at www.newlandcommunities.com.

About Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Big Brothers/Big Sisters is the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States. For more than a century, the organization has been developing positive relationships between mentors and children ages 6 to 18 and directly impacting their lives. Their mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors. www.bbbs.org.

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SUMMER’S A BREEZE AT STERLING ON THE LAKETM

Sterling on the LakeTM hosts the first-ever “Summer’s A Breeze Festival” on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is free. Come celebrate the end of summer and start of a new school year with live music, great food, inflatable rides, family activities, electric boat races on the lake, and the chance to meet the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders. Proceeds from the festival’s charity raffle benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Northwest Georgia Mountains. Raffle prizes include a vacation package for four to Walt Disney World Resort for one lucky family, new laptop computer, VIP tickets to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, gift cards from local merchants and more. Capture the spirit of summer at Sterling on the Lake’s beautiful lakeside community and tour new model homes as part of the day of free fun. Sterling on the Lake, 7004 Lake Sterling Blvd., Flowery Branch, Ga. 30542. Call 770-967-9777 or visit www.sterlingonthelake.com for raffle drawing rules and more information.

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