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smal l b u s i n e s s o f t h e mon t h FLORIDA LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES, LLC ARTHUR H. ERICKSON 146 HORIZON CT LAKELAND, FL 33813 (863) 646 2699 FAX: (863) 644 8079 [email protected] Florida Lifestyle Communities, LLC, and its affiliate companies plan, develop, and construct lifestyle communities throughout Central Florida, and have succeeded at this for more than 30 years. The company’s mission is to give each of its customers not only a well-built and well-designed home, but also an attractive, engaging neighborhood environment in a community that fosters friendships, health, and longterm enjoyment of life. That goal has been achieved by building 4,500 homes throughout the state, including more than 1,800 in the greater Lakeland area. Local communities include Silver Lakes, Highland Fairways, The Colonnades, and Carillon Lakes. “Excellence is our way of living” is the company motto and it is fulfilled by FLC’s commitment to offering its owners a high level of personal service, along with homes individually customized to their family’s specific needs and desires. The company’s nimble management style and careful attention to market shifts have helped FLC successfully weather numerous economic cycles, competitive challenges and changes to national and local government policies. The firm operates out of a professional two-story building in south Lakeland, and currently markets and builds communities in Lakeland, Ocala, and Leesburg. Principals Art Erickson, Tom Eleazer, and Robbie Salzman have been active in Lakeland civic activities, including serving on the board of the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce, Chairman's Circle, Leadership Lakeland, Central Florida Development Council, Polk Businesses for Wold BY CURT WHEELER, C ] O N N E C T www.flctoday.com For more information on the requirements for the Small Business Award and to view previous recipients, please visit LakelandChamber.com/ BusinessResource. LEFT TO RIGHT, JOHN ESTES, CAROLYN JOSEY, TOM ELEAZER, RO