DADE CITY, Fla., Feb. 21, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An affiliate of Athena Real Estate, a real estate investment and advisory firm focused on specialty collateral types including RV parks, recently purchased Morningside RV Estates, a 400-site, 55+ RV park located in Dade City, Florida. The property is located in Pasco County and caters to the senior community. Morningside RV Estates announced that it has been accepted as a Best Park In America, a prestigious affiliation for the highest quality RV parks and campgrounds in the nation.
Richard J. O'Brien, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Athena Real Estate, said, "We are extremely pleased that Morningside RV Estates was named as one of the Best Parks In America. This is a wonderful 55+ community with high quality amenities, large lots and terrific infrastructure. The property is an attractive location for retirees and is conveniently located near retail stores and medical facilities. Its close proximity to Tampa and Orlando also is a big draw."
Morningside is one of the newest affiliates of Best Parks, a national network of the top 10% of America's RV parks and campgrounds as rated by the industry's rating companies and consumers. Best Parks in America currently has a network of 70 of the nation's highest rated parks located in 27 states. The network's website, www.BestParks.com, allows RVers and campers to easily and quickly identify the very best places to stay. Best Parks also publishes an annual complimentary print directory that can be ordered online.
"Morningside is one of the nicest extended stay luxury RV parks in Florida and is yet one of the best kept secrets. We are honored to be associated with and recognized as one of the Best Parks in America. This affiliation will help us get the word out," remarked O'Brien.
RVers and campers are invited to join Best Guests in America, a complimentary camping club. Members of Best Guests receive special recognition and "advantages" when they check in at any Best Park. For information about joining Best Guests and taking advantage of these special advantages, simply go to www.bestparks.com and sign-up at no cost online.
"We are delighted to welcome Morningside RV Estates as one of the newest Best Parks in America and congratulate the owners and staff on this achievement," said network president David Gorin. "The park truly represents the best of the RV park and campground industry. Achieving the high ratings required to be part of Best Parks is no easy tasks."
Morningside RV Estates is located at 12645 Morning Drive, Dade City, Florida 33525. Park management may be contacted at 352.523.1922 or morningside@embarqmail.com.
Best Parks In America is located in McLean, Virginia and David Gorin may be contacted at 703.448.6863 or info@BestParksinAmerica.com.
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