--- title: Metro’s Most Wonderful Time Of The Year description: The Metro Places communities celebrate the holidays with a Toys for Tots, Spot the Elf event and a community holiday bash! image: https://blog.metroplaces.com/hubfs/metro%20blog%20pics/edited-elf-pic.jpg --- [![Metro Places](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/logo.png)](https://www.metroplaces.com/) - [Communities](https://www.metroplaces.com/our-communities/) - [Lagoons](https://www.metroplaces.com/metro-lagoons/) - [ULTRAFi](https://www.metroplaces.com/my-ultrafi/) - [Elements](https://www.metroplaces.com/the-elements/) - [Connected City](http://www.connectedcity.metrodevelopmentgroup.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.metroplaces.com) - [Contact](https://www.metroplaces.com/contact-us/) [![Facebook](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/facebook-ico.png?width=14&height=21&name=facebook-ico.png)](https://www.facebook.com/MetroPlaces) ![metro places sailboat boat](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/sailboat.png?width=93&height=92&name=sailboat.png) ![metro](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/shuffleboard_element-1.jpg?width=93&height=92&name=shuffleboard_element-1.jpg) ![metro](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/key_element-1.jpg?width=93&height=92&name=key_element-1.jpg) ![metro places pool](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/pool.png?width=93&height=92&name=pool.png) ![metro places zen garden](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/zen-garden.png?width=93&height=92&name=zen-garden.png) ![metro places wifi community ultrafi](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/wireless.png?width=93&height=92&name=wireless.png) ![acorn element](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/acorn_element-1.jpg?width=93&height=92&name=acorn_element-1.jpg "acorn_element") ![metro places flame](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/flame.png?width=93&height=92&name=flame.png) ![metro](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/megaphone_element-1.jpg?width=93&height=92&name=megaphone_element-1.jpg) ![metro places leaf nature](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/leaf.png?width=93&height=92&name=leaf.png) ![metro places birdhouse](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/birdhouse.png?width=93&height=92&name=birdhouse.png) ![metro](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/smarthouse_element-1.jpg?width=93&height=92&name=smarthouse_element-1.jpg) ![metro places dog park](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/dog-park.png?width=93&height=92&name=dog-park.png "dog-park") ![metro](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/smarthouse_element-1.jpg?width=93&height=92&name=smarthouse_element-1.jpg) ![metro](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/transportation_element-1.jpg?width=93&height=92&name=transportation_element-1.jpg) # 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Metro sponsored the Jingle Jingle Let’s Mingle Holiday Party for Waterleaf residents.   ![waterleaf-holidays-2.jpg](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/metro%20blog%20pics/waterleaf-holidays-2.jpg?width=233&name=waterleaf-holidays-2.jpg) ![waterleaf-holidays-.jpg](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hubfs/metro%20blog%20pics/waterleaf-holidays-.jpg) Metro Places invited all Waterleaf residents out to the Open-Air Clubhouse at the heart of the community for an afternoon of excellent food, fun, and a special guest appearance from Jolly Old St. Nick himself. Good times were had by all as neighbors and families mingled and celebrated the holiday season.   ![water-leaf-sign.jpg](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/metro%20blog%20pics/water-leaf-sign.jpg?width=605&name=water-leaf-sign.jpg)     **Union Park's 3rd Annual Spot the Elf**   ![elf-on-the-shelf-pic-1.jpg](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/metro%20blog%20pics/elf-on-the-shelf-pic-1.jpg?width=607&name=elf-on-the-shelf-pic-1.jpg)   The holiday season is here and what better way to make it jolly and bright than joining Tampa bay’s best realtors at the **3rd Annual Spot the Elf Realtor Event**!  ![spot-the-elf-7-edited-.jpg](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hubfs/metro%20blog%20pics/spot-the-elf-7-edited-.jpg) This annual event not only showcases a different [Metro Places community](https://www.metroplaces.com/our-communities/) to Realtors each year, but also helps us gather toys for children in need. We encouraged every attendee to bring a small, unwrapped toy for a child.  This past Tuesday, Decemeber 12th, was a special day of fun, filled with beautiful homes and the joy of giving. All toys recieved were donated to the annual Toys For Tots toy drive. ![edited-elf-pic-2.jpg](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hubfs/metro%20blog%20pics/edited-elf-pic-2.jpg) Realtors who spotted the hidden Elf in each decorated model home got a chance to win a wonderful prize. Metro Places then raffled a grand prize $250 Gift Card!   **Miss Out On The Merry?** If you didn’t get a chance to attend the Spot the Elf Realtor Event, don't worry! You can still schedule a tour of our Union Park model homes or drive by for a visit any time. Get in on the action and schedule a model home tour today to [view the beautiful Union Park homes](https://www.metroplaces.com/home-finder-2/?wpv-community=union-park&wpv_aux_current_post_id=1182&wpv_view_count=1146-TCPID1182) that are available for sale! Happy Holidays from all of us at Metro!  ![Spot_The_Elf_Blog_banner.jpg](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/metro%20blog%20pics/Spot_The_Elf_Blog_banner.jpg?width=644&name=Spot_The_Elf_Blog_banner.jpg)           ### Subscribe to Email Updates ![Metro Places](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/metroplaces-footerlogo.png?width=442&name=metroplaces-footerlogo.png) - [The Metro Difference](http://mdgflorida.com/the-metro-difference/) - [Communities](https://www.metroplaces.com/our-communities/) - [Elements](https://www.metroplaces.com/the-elements/) - [UltraFi](https://www.metroplaces.com/my-ultrafi/) FOLLOW US ON ![metro](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Metro_development_group_Apr_2017_files/images/metro-footer1.png?width=65&height=64&name=metro-footer1.png)A Tampa-based company founded in 2003, Metro Development Group is committed to bringing some of the most innovative technologies and amenities to the home builders and home buyers. 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