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Bluegreen Corporation, a leading timeshare ownership resort company, was recently honored as the 15th of 20 Top Corporate Fundraising Teams in the U.S. by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) for the 2013 Walk to Cure Diabetes.

Bluegreen was named among such national corporations as Ford Motor Company, Bloomingdale’s, Walgreen’s and Coca-Cola.

Lora Hazelwood, executive director of the Palm Beach County Chapter of JDRF explained that there are literally thousands of corporate teams when you factor in the over 100 Walk sites across the U.S.

 “I am very proud to have our chapter on this exclusive list,” said Hazelwood. Bluegreen Corporation has been involved with JDRF and the Walk to Cure Diabetes since 2002.

Bluegreen President and CEO John M. Maloney, Jr. has been the corporate chairman of the Palm Beach Chapter event annually since 2006.  The national Walk to Cure Diabetes event brings together millions of individuals in support of finding a cure.

In addition to serving as a corporate sponsor of the event, Bluegreen committed to and exceeded their $50,000 fund raising goal.

“We are proud if our associates in Boca Raton and throughout the country for the part they play in helping to raise these funds and awareness of T1D,” said Ellen Devine, Executive Assistant to the President and CEO of Bluegreen.

“Our relationship with JDRF is very special and we are happy and proud to continue to help them find a cure.” Devine said.

“To Bluegreen, I sincerely thank you all for your tremendous support of JDRF and our Greater Palm Beach Chapter,” said Carl Marks, JDRF’s Regional Director for the state of Florida.

“It is because of your generosity, tireless efforts, and faith in our mission that we will successfully treat, cure, and prevent T1D through our research. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your vote of confidence and congratulations for this wonderful and distinguished distinction in JDRF’s success,” said Marks.

Bluegreen Corporation, a leading vacation ownership marketing, sales and hospitality company, was a Super Hero Sponsor at the “Honoring the Hero in All of Us” dinner celebration benefitting the American Red Cross last week at the Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Boca Raton’s Mizner Park.

“Bluegreen is honored to continue their sponsorship of the American Red Cross Heroes Campaign,” said Ellen Devine, Executive Assistant to Bluegreen’s President and CEO.

“We’re proud of the relationship we have with the local Chapter of the American Red Cross, and strongly believe in supporting the communities in which we do business.”

Six Bluegreen associates attended the event, which included a silent auction and live auction. More than 150 guests attended, including SPN 106.3′s Joe Girvan, who is also a Major Gifts Officer for the American Red Cross, who emceed the event. Jason Alpert conducted the live auction.

“The American Red Cross values its partnership with Bluegreen Corporation,” said Rob Levine, Regional Executive for the American Red Cross Palm Beaches – Treasure Coast Region.

“Not only do its employees support the work of Red Cross volunteers by supporting events like “Honoring the Hero in All of Us,” but they strive every day to make sure their team practices preparedness in the workplace, a key part of any corporate social responsibility program.

Bluegreen Corporation had first-hand experience working with the American Red Cross when the Bluegreen resort Atlantic Palace in Atlantic City was severely damaged during Hurricane Sandy.

Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, Bluegreen Corporation is a leading timeshare sales, marketing and resort management company. Bluegreen Vacations through its affiliates manages, markets and sells the Bluegreen Vacation Club, a flexible, points-based, deeded vacation ownership plan with more than 160,000 owners, over 60 owned or managed resorts, and access to more than 4,000 resorts worldwide.

Bluegreen Getaways Partnered with Elvis.com to give away a vacation fit for a king. The winner just returned from his family trip to Las Vegas.

Pete S. of Beaumont, CA, won a trip to Las Vegas. His prize package included a 7-night stay at Bluegreen Club 36 Resort in a Presidential Suite- 2,500 square feet of elegance, including three lavish bedrooms, a kitchen and an entertaining media room. Pete also received $2,500 in cash.

Pete was casually surfing the Internet when he saw the contest fit for a king and decided to roll the dice on a Las Vegas getaway.

“I was really happy when I found out I won,” Pete said. “I called my wife right away to let her know.” Pete vacationed with his wife and two children.

He says the prize made for the ideal family trip, because Las Vegas happens to be only three hours from where he lives.

Bluegreen’s strategic partnership with Elvis.com was designed to bring more than just vacation packages to the site’s audience.

 “The sweepstakes was created specifically for Elvis Presley Enterprises to give fans a chance to win a great experience from Bluegreen Getaways,” said Marco Merida, Vice President of Marketing Alliances for Bluegreen.

“Elvis fans love Las Vegas. Offering the Presidential Suite from our Vegas Resort (Club 36) seemed like a great way to give the winner a vacation package that even Elvis would have enjoyed. We’re very excited to give this experience to Pete.”

“Elvis Presley Enterprises is proud to have partnered with Bluegreen on this sweepstakes to send Pete to one of Elvis’ favorite cities: Las Vegas, NV,” said Jane Mims, Marketing Account Manager for Elvis Presley Enterprises.

“Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis, TN will celebrate his love for Vegas in 2013 & 2014 with a new ‘Elvis: Live from Vegas’ exhibit.”

Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, Bluegreen Corporation is a leading timeshare sales, marketing and resort management company. Bluegreen Resorts manages, markets and sells the Bluegreen Vacation Club, a flexible, points-based, deeded vacation ownership plan with more than 160,000 owners, over 60 owned or managed resorts, and access to more than 4,000 resorts worldwide.

Bluegreen Vacations has announced the purchase of The Club at Big Bear Village, a premiere timeshare resort property located in Big Bear, CA, approximately 90 minutes east of Los Angeles.

“Adding The Club at Big Bear Village to our collection of resorts just made sense,” said David Pontius, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer; President, Bluegreen Services at Bluegreen Corporation.

“We have been looking for the opportunity to further our westward expansion and the accommodations and amenities offered by The Club at Big Bear Village are ideal for our vacation club owners. It’s a perfect four-season destination that nicely compliments our Las Vegas and Phoenix properties, offering a unique and very special experience,” said Pontius.

The resort is located on Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino National Forest and has been referred to as an “ultra luxurious base camp to all the mountain and lake adventures that Big Bear offers.”

Bluegreen Vacation Club owners initially will have access to yet to be sold inventory in 14 three-and-four bedroom presidential units richly appointed with sub-zero kitchen appliances, Jacuzzi™ baths and steam showers, HD big screen TVs and more.

A handful of unit shellswere built, but not completed or furnished. Bluegreen is currently in the process of completing those units, with the intention of adding them to the available inventory by 2013. In addition, “a master plan for future development” of the property is in the works, for which Bluegreen will be selecting developer partners.

The Club at Big Bear Village was previously positioned as a fractional offering, designed to appeal to the Los Angeles drive-in market. As part of the transition, Bluegreen has worked closely with the existing owners at large as well as their association board to explain the company’s intentions.

“Dealing with high-end fractional owners as a timeshare company can be challenging,” Pontius said. “After all is said and done, we think the existing owners will really be pleased with what we bring to the table, and we know that existing Bluegreen Vacation Club owners will appreciate one more resort at which they can vacation and build memories.”

Bluegreen Vacations, a leader in the vacation ownership industry, announced that it is launching “Owner Spotlight,” a new series of articles that feature real vacation accounts by real Bluegreen owners.

These stories will be featured via the vacation club’s Facebook and Twitter pages, various company websites and in the company’s quarterly magazine Colorful Places. Owners that are engaged members of Bluegreen’s social media channels, or are just fans are invited to follow Bluegreen on twitter and send a direct message expressing their interest in sharing their Bluegreen Owner Story.

“The goal is to get owners even more engaged in their vacation experience,” said Joseph Torraca, SEO Analyst for Bluegreen Corporation. “We want to inspire vacations through real owners and their use of our resorts.”

Megan T., of Indiana, was the inspiration behind Owner Spotlight. An active Twitter user, Megan reached out to Bluegreen requesting more vacation-inspiring information from Bluegreen’s Tweets. She knew that her family would be visiting Mountain Run at Boyne™, and thought it’d be a great opportunity to inspire vacations through her real life experiences as a Bluegreen Vacation Club owner.

Bluegreen Vacations took that concept to the next level and created the Owner Spotlight series. “There are lots of great things happening at the resorts, so why not share that information,” Trainor said. “What are people doing at Shenandoah Crossing? What are some things to do in Boyne? The more information I can get as a Bluegreen owner, the better my vacations can be.”

You can see the Owner Spotlight updates on Bluegreen Vacations Facebook Page and Bluegreentweets Twitter feed starting August 17, 2012.

About Bluegreen Corporation
Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, Bluegreen Corporation is a leading timeshare sales, marketing and resort management company. Bluegreen Resorts manages, markets and sells the Bluegreen Vacation Club, a flexible, points-based, deeded vacation ownership plan with more than 160,000 owners, over 60 owned or managed resorts, and access to more than 4,000 resorts worldwide.

Bluegreen Vacations, a leading provider of Colorful Places to Play, has announced that its Missouri resort, Bluegreen Wilderness Club at Big Cedar, was presented the City of Branson’s 2011 Green Initiative award for its eco-friendly practices. Bluegreen Corporation is honored and proud to receive the award.

While Bluegreen Wilderness Club is decidedly focused on rustic luxury, with 18 Concierge and Presidential villas, slate and hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, exquisite fireplaces, stainless steel appliances and soft, comfortable and inviting furniture and bedding; it is also diligent about remaining energy conscious and eco-friendly. While we continue to evolve our practices to become as energy efficient and eco-friendly as possible, we have already accomplished many great things.

At Bluegreen Wilderness Club, we are diligent about the following:

1. Landscaping practices to reduce use of water and fertilizer to guard against runoff into Table Rock Lake, and to recycle organic materials into the soil by composting and mulching

2. The living ‘green’ roof at Indian Creek Swimming pool Pump House and the emphasis on sustainability throughout the newly constructed Indian Creek Lodge

3. Recognition by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Certified Green Lodging Program

4. Participating Property, “Clean the World” Program to recycle soap products for distribution to needy, third-world countries to provide sanitizing cleansers to combat infection transmission and to reduce the impact of these cleaning products on our landfills and groundwater

5. Encouragement to all guests to participate in our resort-wide commitment to recycling by providing convenient containers for collecting recyclable materials

6. The resort’s recycling programs divert and transport an estimated 128.5 tons of recylcable material that would otherwise be sent to a landfill

7. Use of energy efficient and solar lighting fixtures where practicable

8. Use of water/energy conserving fixtures where practicable

“We are honored to receive this award, as we believe instilling a culture of environmental respect and sustainability is an important part of living and working in The Ozarks,” said Howard Kitchen, General Manager of Wilderness Club at Big Cedar. “As a Bluegreen Corporation resort, we are proud to represent the timeshare industry with a positive, environmentally friendly award.”

Timeshare rentals at Bluegreen’s Wilderness Club at Big Cedar start at just $60/night.

Bluegreen Vacations, a leading provider of “Colorful Places to Play,” has announced that its Missouri resort, Bluegreen Wilderness Club at Big Cedar, was presented the City of Branson’s 2011 Green Initiative award for its eco-friendly practices. Bluegreen Corporation is honored and proud to receive the award.

While Bluegreen Wilderness Club is decidedly focused on rustic luxury, with 18 Concierge and Presidential villas, slate and hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, exquisite fireplaces, stainless steel appliances and soft, comfortable and inviting furniture and bedding; it is also diligent about remaining energy conscious and eco-friendly. While we continue to evolve our practices to become as energy efficient and eco-friendly as possible, we have already accomplished many great things.

“We are honored to receive this award, as we believe instilling a culture of environmental respect and sustainability is an important part of living and working in The Ozarks,” explained Howard Kitchen, General Manager of Wilderness Club at Big Cedar. “As a Bluegreen Corporation resort, we are proud to represent the timeshare industry with a positive, environmentally friendly award.”

Bluegreen Wilderness Club at Big Cedar is diligent about the following:

1. Landscaping practices to reduce use of water and fertilizer to guard against runoff into Table Rock Lake, and to recycle organic materials into the soil by composting and mulching.

2. The living ‘green’ roof at Indian Creek Swimming pool Pump House and the emphasis on sustainability throughout the newly constructed Indian Creek Lodge.

3. Recognition by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Certified Green Lodging Program.

4. Participating Property, “Clean the World” Program to recycle soap products for distribution to needy, third-world countries to provide sanitizing cleansers to combat infection transmission and to reduce the impact of these cleaning products on our landfills and groundwater.

5. Encouragement to all guests to participate in our resort-wide commitment to recycling by providing convenient containers for collecting recyclable materials. The resort’s recycling programs divert and transport an estimated 128.5 tons of recylcable material that would otherwise be sent to a landfill.

6. Use of energy efficient and solar lighting fixtures where practicable.

7. Use of water/energy conserving fixtures where practicable.

“These aspects of our green culture were recognized by the City of Branson during the 2011 Green Initiative award ceremony,” stated Kitchen.

Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, Bluegreen Corporation is a leading timeshare sales, marketing and resort management company. Bluegreen Resorts manages, markets and sells the Bluegreen Vacation Club, a flexible, points-based, deeded vacation ownership plan with more than 160,000 owners, over 59 owned or managed resorts, and access to more than 4,000 resorts worldwide.

Bluegreen Corporation, a leading timeshare sales, marketing and resort management company, has announced that Gary Byrd has joined the Company to serve in the newly created position of Chief Hospitality Officer, and Senior Vice President overseeing Resort Operations and Development.

Mr. Byrd will be responsible for integrating Bluegreen’s Resorts Services, and Design and Construction operations as part of the Company’s continuing efforts to provide the highest level of hospitality in the industry.

Mr. Byrd joins Bluegreen from Wyndham Vacation Ownership, the industry’s largest developer and marketer of vacation ownership products, where he served as Executive Vice President, Hospitality Services from 2007-2011. He joined Wyndham in October 2006 as Senior Vice President, Operations.

Prior to that, Mr. Byrd held several leadership positions with Hilton Grand Vacation Club, most recently as Senior Vice President, Resort Operations. His previous resort management experience includes senior leadership positions with Promus Hotel Corporation at properties located in Myrtle Beach, Kansas City and New Orleans. Mr. Byrd served as a member of the United States Army during Desert Storm.

David Pontius, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, and President, Bluegreen Services, commented, “I am very pleased to welcome Gary to Bluegreen Resorts. Bluegreen has committed to a long-term strategy of being a pure-play vacation ownership, resort and hospitality company, and we believe that Gary’s background, experience, and accomplishments make him uniquely qualified to help lead those efforts.”

“It is an exciting time for Bluegreen Resorts, and I look forward to partnering with the Company’s talented team of professionals to further strengthen our industry position, brand awareness, and reputation,” said Byrd.

Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, Bluegreen Corporation is the leader in providing “Colorful Places to Live and Play®” through its vacation ownership resort and residential real estate businesses. Bluegreen Resorts manages, markets and sells the Bluegreen Vacation Club, a flexible, real estate-based vacation ownership plan with more than 160,000 owners, over 56 owned or managed resorts, and access to more than 4,000 resorts worldwide.

Bluegreen Corporation, a leading provider of "Colorful Places to Live and Play," as announced that the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be on display Memorial Day weekend, during Military Appreciation Days near its Myrtle Beach timeshare resorts.

The half-size replica of the original Vietnam Veterans Memorial, called The Wall that Heals, will be set up on the former Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusement Park site from May 24-27, 2011. Myrtle Beach Military Appreciation Days will take place May 28-29, 2011 with a parade set for May 28.

Rent a timeshare at these Bluegreen resorts - Shore Crest Vacation Villas, Harbour Lights, SeaGlass Tower, and Carolina Grande. All offer comfortable accommodations that are just minutes from the events taking place during Military Appreciation Days.

Todd Frazier, Regional General Manager at Bluegreen’s Shore Crest Vacation Villas states, “We all look forward to paying our respects during Myrtle Beach Military Appreciation Days. And now, to see the Vietnam Veterans Memorial right here in our hometown is an incredible honor that anyone coming to visit the resort can reflect on and appreciate.”

Since 1996, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund has allowed The Wall that Heals to travel across the country to local communities. The half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that stands in Washington D.C. was built to help heal the communities it visits as well as those affected by the Vietnam War.

Also featured is a traveling museum and information center. The museum is based on the concepts being developed by the Education Center at The Wall, which includes putting faces to each of the 58,000 names on The Wall as well as telling their stories. The information center allows onlookers to learn more about their loved ones who were lost in the war. Guests can also upload photos and remembrances of loved ones to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Virtual Wall.

Learn more about Military Appreciation Days and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Myrtle Beach.

Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, Bluegreen Corporation manages and markets a vacation ownership plan with more than 222,600 owners, over 54 owned or managed resorts, and access to more than 4,000 resorts worldwide. Check out the many Bluegreen Resorts and their budget-friendly timeshare rentals.

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Bluegreen Corporation, "A leading provider of Colorful Places to Live and Play," has announced that renovations at its Atlantic City, New Jersey, resort, Atlantic Palace, have been completed, with the second phase of renovations just being finished this spring. The renovation of additional units was also approved by the Board of Directors, with benchmarks set for the fall and winter of 2011.

“Everyone at Bluegreen’s Atlantic Palace resort is extremely excited for the current and ongoing renovation program. Our 31-story resort offers the most spectacular views in all of Atlantic City and the renovations will only add to the amazing overall experience for our guests,” says James Badia, General Manager at Bluegreen at Atlantic Palace in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Renovations to 15 studio units have been completed so far with another 15 units near completion. There are 15 studio units, a two-bedroom unit and one studio deluxe unit with renovations scheduled to begin in the fall of 2011 with completion at the end of the year. An additional 15 studio units and two one-bedroom units will also be completed by spring of 2012.

The renovations at Bluegreen’s Atlantic Palace resort included new kitchens, cabinets, wood flooring and furniture, giving each unit a completely refreshed look and feel while still maintaining the distinct style of Atlantic City.

Atlantic Palace (formerly known as Royal Suites at the Atlantic Palace) is located in the heart of the Casino District. During your stay at the resort, you can also explore nearby attractions such as picturesque Cape May, the oldest seashore resort in the United States, or stroll along the famous Atlantic City boardwalk, filled with amusements, rides, and games. Within walking distance, you will enjoy wonderful restaurants that cater to every taste, and of course seafood is the specialty in Atlantic City.

There are numerous opportunities for shopping, and the water sports available are endless. Sun, surf, swim, or splash in the gentle waves. Charter a boat for fishing, or golf on one of the nearby courses. This destination is a great choice for family fun, and exciting nightlife. From casinos to golfing, from the Boardwalk to boating, there's something for everyone. (Please note that the Aquatic Center is seasonal - open Memorial Day through Labor Day.)

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