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Many people rent an apartment in South Florida to enjoy the relaxing lifestyle and outdoor activities. In particular, Satori tenants are seeking a Zen lifestyle with meditative qualities that help keep their life balanced and reduce stress. But where does one find the time to unwind and pursue a recreational lifestyle between family and work?

Luckily, Satori amenities give residents a wealth of options from which to choose just steps away from their house. A quick visit to the sauna or an hour of reading by the reflecting pool in the Zen garden gives you the chance to get away for a little while, even in the midst of your busy schedule. Here are just a few of the many recreational options available at the Satori apartment rental community:

- Bark Park
- Zen Meditation Garden
- Infinity Pool with Waterfall
- Hot Tub
- Poolside Cabanas
- Shops in the Urban Village

And that's not to mention The Club, a fully equipped clubhouse containing a fitness center, spa, cyber café, juice bar and entertainment center. At the Satori clubhouse, residents can join classes for yoga or pilates, indulge in facials along with a soothing massage, or simply sit back and steam away the day's stress in the gym's saunas. Wine tastings, cooking lessons and culinary performances take place regularly at the exclusive Gourmet Kitchen. The Club is the cornerstone of Satori, where tenants come to meet and mingle, or simply escape from the real world.

With just a few moments extra to spare, Satori lessees can always cross the street to visit Holiday Park's many sports-themed amenities, from a jogging trail to baseball, kickball, racquetball and tennis courts as well as fitness stations, soccer and football fields. Or, head up the street to swim, sunbathe, surf and build sand castles; after all, that's the boon of renting an apartment by the beach.

No matter how hectic your schedule, the Satori apartment rental community provides plenty of ways to take a break and reward your hard work-and it's all right in your own backyard. Before you become overwhelmed by a too-busy schedule, you'll find that Satori's many relaxing amenities are always there in the nick of time.

It's unavoidable: every year, the summer ends, the leaves change, suddenly the temperature begins to drop and you know you're in for months and months of cold, ice, snow and sleet. But now is the time to change that pattern. It's time to finally rent an apartment in South Florida to escape the cyclical drudgery of winter. And we've got five reasons why the Satori apartment rental community is the perfect place to begin your new life of year-round comfort and warmth.

The Top 5 Reasons to Make Satori Apartments Your Winter Getaway:

1. Abundant South Florida Sunshine. Of course-the primary reason you want to head south for the winter is for Florida's perfect weather from January to December. All year round, you get to experience tropical breezes, nourishing sunshine and endless warmth. That means that you can enjoy drinks on your rental apartment's private balcony or patio 365 days a year. And any day is the perfect opportunity to go for a leisurely stroll outside, meditate in the Zen garden or even visit Satori's infinity-edge pool. Don't let snowstorms and frigid temperatures keep you from one of life's simplest pleasures: enjoying the beautiful weather outdoors.

2. Apartments by the Beach and Holiday Park. Speaking of outdoors, did you know that Satori is located across the street from Fort Lauderdale's Holiday Park? Holiday Park offers ball fields, playgrounds, shuffleboard, racquetball courts and jogging tracks spotted with fitness stations. There are also scenic sites for picnicking with family or walking your dog. And you can enjoy these features throughout the winter months, just steps away from your apartment at Satori. Plus, your new rental apartment is just three minutes from Fort Lauderdale beach. Build a sandcastle, sunbathe, enjoy the surf or simply watch the sunrise-the possibilities are limitless when you spend your winter days at Satori.

3. Apartments by Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Surrounding the Satori apartment rental community are plenty of cultural and social activities that aren't bound by seasonal criteria. Enjoy street festivals, art fairs and concerts at venues close to your apartment in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. You're also near museums of art and science and the Broward Center for Performing Arts, not to mention Riverwalk's shops, restaurants and waterscape adjacent to Las Olas's fine dining, boutiques and galleries.

4. Satori's Array of Luxury Lifestyle Amenities. Not only do Satori apartments come equipped with refined amenities for daily living, such as high-end appliances, interior design by Steven G. and distinguished finishing touches from floor to ceiling, but the rental apartment community itself comes with several features to enhance your leisurely lifestyle. This includes a Bark Park and Zen garden as well as a pool and hot tub area with private cabanas. You'll also enjoy Satori's clubhouse which features a gym, game room, juice bar, café, spa and Gourmet Kitchen (used to host cooking demonstrations and classes). Built into the landscape of Satori's community is a covered parking garage (complete with valet parking) and shops such as dry cleaners, clothing boutiques and small stores where you can pick up last-minute groceries without going out of your way. All of Satori's amenities are thoughtfully chosen to help you lead a carefree, relaxing lifestyle.

5. Eco-Friendly Living. The best reason to rent an apartment at Satori this winter is one of Satori's proudest and most reputable qualities: Satori is South Florida's premiere eco-friendly apartment rental community. The Satori urban village was designed by Altman Companies to sustain a low-carbon-footprint, eco-friendly lifestyle. Buildings were constructed using Earth-friendly development techniques, and each apartment comes with GE Energy Star appliances such as front-loading washers and dryers and programmable thermostats. The roofs of each unit are decorated with solar panels as well as light-reflective paneling, and floors are lined with zero-VOC carpets. This pattern of eco-conscientiousness is carried throughout the entire community, from a chlorine-free pool to recycling units in every building. When you think about a winter home where you can relax and rejuvenate, think of how Satori helps you make the world more green-without lifting a finger. Isn't it great to feel so good about your winter getaway?

If these reasons aren't enough, how about if we told you that apartments start at just $1,615 a month-and if you act now, you can get two months of rent for free? For more information on how you can make Satori your ultimate snowbird getaway and finally escape the frost and freeze of winter, contact a leasing agent toll-free at 1-(800)-555-4567.

Resident Portal^TM is your gateway to e-services at the Satori apartment rental community. Upon leasing, Satori tenants are invited to register for this service, which can be accessed through the Satori apartment website. Resident Portal^TM makes it quick and easy for you to pay bills, view your outstanding balance, request apartment maintenance and access other online features.

Online rent payment gives you two options. You can either log in to your personal account to make an automatic one-time payment, or you can schedule recurring payments to be withdrawn from the bank account of your choice. These two options make life just a bit easier for Satori residents, because it allows you to pay your bills remotely (such as when you're traveling) and monitor your Satori accounts in one central online location. Resident Portal^TM even allows you to completely take your mind off of your monthly rent payment, since you can opt for automated and efficient one-monthly deductions. And of course, your log-in and banking information is always secure with Resident Portal^TM. Several safety measures are built into the automated system to ensure that you're always free from fraud; and we would never share your information with outside sources.

Best of all, paying your bills online is the greenest way to take care of your rent--it conserves the paper that would be used to print checks or issue bills and receipts. And that kind of thinking is just what you should come to expect from Satori, the most eco-friendly option for those seeking to rent an apartment in South Florida.

Just down the street from Satori apartments in Ft. Lauderdale, the Galleria Mall hosts several upscale wine-and-dine venues for guests seeking a relaxing night out. One of these restaurants is Seasons 52, located steps away from the Satori Leasing Center (adjacent to Neiman Marcus). Seasons 52 is a "casually sophisticated" restaurant offering creatively healthy meals and an expansive wine menu at competitive prices.

At Satori, we know our tenants will enjoy their apartments on the beach and across from Holiday Park for the same reason that they're drawn to our clubhouse's fully equipped gym, spa, yoga center and juice bar-because they're concerned with maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Because of this, we also know that those who live in our apartments search for healthy ways to eat out without compromising their dining standards. That's why we're promoting Seasons 52, which is renowned for its "healthy dining" mission, featuring all-natural, seasonal ingredients on a menu which rotates four times a year. Seasons 52 uses cooking techniques such as open-fire grilling to bring out the best flavors from their fresh ingredients, giving diners the taste they crave without the calories.