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                                                                   Exhibit 10.44

                                December 15, 2005

Mrs. Maria F. Caldarone
Homes by Calton, LLC
2050 40th Avenue #1
Vero Beach, Florida 32960

                              RE: COMMITMENT LETTER
Dear Borrower:

Harbor Federal Savings Bank (hereinafter "BANK"), is pleased to authorize a
first mortgage loan commitment to HOMES BY CALTON, LLC (hereinafter "BORROWER").
This Commitment is subject to the following general terms, conditions and
requirements outlined below and as more specifically described in the loan
documents:

                              A. TERMS OF THE LOAN

LOAN AMOUNT:    $1,067,950.00

GUARANTORS:
CALTON, INC shall guarantee repayment of the loan hereby committed, jointly and
severally. The Guaranty shall be in a form acceptable to BANK and its legal
Counsel (hereinafter "COUNSEL").

COLLATERAL:
First mortgage lien on 9.81 acres located along the south side of 33rd street in
Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, and as more particularly described in
the mortgage documents.

LOAN PURPOSE:
To provide funds to acquire subject property.

INTEREST RATE:
Interest payable monthly based upon the Prime Rate as published in the Money
Rates Column of The Wall Street Journal, plus 100 basis points (1.0%). The rate
will be adjusted on the first of the month following the Prime Rate change.
Initial rate shall be upon Prime rate at closing. In any event, the interest
rate shall never be less than 5.25% or greater than 18.0% during the life of the
loan.

LOAN TERM:
Twelve (12) monthly installments of interest with principal due at maturity.

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FEES:
A loan fee of .75%, $8,010.00, is due and payable to BANK as follows:
o    A Commitment Fee of $4,005.00 is due, payable and earned by BANK upon
     BORROWER'S acceptance of this Commitment Letter.
o    A non-refundable Loan Fee of $4,005.00 is due and payable and earned by
     BANK upon closing.

OTHER PROVISIONS: Conditions to Close:
o    BORROWER and/or related parties to maintain a primary operating account
     with BANK.
o    All BORROWERS/GUARANTORS to sign attestation forms certifying their
     personal financial statements/tax returns to BANK.
o    Subject to satisfactory review of a property appraisal, assigned to BANK,
     by the BANK'S chief appraiser
o    Subject to clear Environmental Phase 1 Survey or VISTA environmental risk
     report satisfactory to BANK.
o    BORROWER to provide evidence of $500,000 in liability insurance.
o    Subject to final approval by BANK's Board Credit Committee.

Subsequent to Closing:
1.   BORROWER to provide annually:
o    A tax return signed by an officer of the company within 30 days of filing.
o    CPA audited financial statements within 90 days of fiscal year-end
o    Sales history, work in process and inventory reporting
2.   Corporate GUARANTOR to provide annually:
o    A tax return signed by an officer of the company within 30 days of filing.
o    CPA audited financial statements within 90 days of fiscal year-end
o    Sales history, work in process and inventory reporting
3.   BORROWER and/or related parties to maintain a deposit relationship with
     BANK with a minimum balance equal to 5% of total borrowings.
4.   BORROWER to maintain a minimum net worth of $2,000,000 defined as book
     equity plus subordinated related debt.

                         B. CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

BORROWING AUTHORIZATION: Prior to or upon the Loan Closing, BORROWER to furnish
BANK with a properly executed, certified Resolution of Borrowing Authority for
Corporation. This resolution must contain the names, position and sample
signature of all applicable parties.

CONFIDENTIALITY: This Commitment Letter and any and all information in any way
relating to the Commitment and/or closing of the transaction contemplated
therein are strictly confidential and

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BORROWER may not disclose any information in any way relating to the same
without the prior written consent of BANK.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS: No other agreement with reference to use of the
Collateral shall be entered into without the approval of BANK. Approval will not
be unreasonable withheld.

CROSS-DEFAULT/CROSS-COLLATERALIZATION: This loan shall be cross-defaulted and
cross-collateralized with all other loans made to BORROWER by BANK.

DEFAULT: BANK reserves the right to cancel this Commitment without notice upon
the occurrence of any of the following: (a) BORROWER has failed to comply with
any and all provisions of this Commitment; (b) the financial condition of
BORROWER or GUARANTOR(S), or the physical condition of the collateral, prior to
closing, shall be changed in any material degree from the information submitted
by BORROWER in support of the loan request; (c) filing by or against BORROWER or
GUARANTOR(S) of a petition in bankruptcy or insolvency.

DEPOSITORY ACCOUNTS: BORROWER shall be required to maintain a deposit
relationship with BANK during term of the loan pursuant to deposit policies.

DOCUMENTATION: The form and substance of all documents to be delivered to BANK
prior to closing of the loan shall include, but not be limited to, the
following: property insurance, appraisal, condominium documents (if applicable),
letters of estoppel (if applicable), and any other documentation as may be
required by BANK and/or its COUNSEL. The Note, Mortgage, Guaranty, and other
documents as deemed necessary by BANK and its COUNSEL to perfect BANKS security
interest will be prepared by BANK. The documentation for the Loan will include
other terms not inconsistent with this Commitment Letter that the BANK deems
advisable. In addition, any modification, extension or other changes will
require the review and approval by BANK of a current and acceptable appraisal.
The costs of such appraisal and any other related fees must be paid by BORROWER.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS: At any time during the term of the Loan, with
justifiable reason, the BANK becomes aware of environmental pollution or
contaminant on, in or under the property that is the BANK'S collateral for the
Loan, or that it becomes apparent to BANK that there is a high probability of an
environmental pollutant or contaminant on, in or under the property that is the
BANK'S collateral for the Loan, the BANK shall apprise BORROWER of BANK'S
concerns and at the BANK'S option, BORROWER may be required to furnish an
environmental audit of BANK'S collateral performed by a firm approved by BANK at
BORROWER'S expense. Such audit must show that no hazardous or toxic substance,
waste or material or any other pollutant or contaminant is present on, in, or
under the property, and shall include soil tests, chemical tests, and such other
tests and analyses as are appropriate.

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ESCROW FOR TAXES: BORROWER and BANK agree that BANK shall have the right to
require the escrow of taxes during the term of the loan, but BANK agrees that it
will not exercise such right unless BORROWER is in default under the Mortgage or
any of the loan documents. Any failure to pay taxes and/or assessments when due
will be considered a default under this Commitment and Mortgage, and will be
subject to all the actions available to BANK under the provisions of Default and
the right to require the escrow referenced above. BORROWER will provide BANK, on
a timely basis, proof of payments of taxes/assessments.

EXPENSES: Whether or not any of the transactions contemplated by this Commitment
Letter closes, BORROWER shall pay all BANK'S out-of-pocket costs and expenses
incident thereto, including without limitation, appraisal, brokerage
commissions, title company premiums and charges, recording and filing fees,
documentary stamps, any mortgage recording tax or other tax imposed by reason of
the execution and delivery of the Note and the recording of the Mortgage and
other security loan documents, and the reasonable fees and expenses of COUNSEL
to BANK. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive any termination of this
Commitment, whether or not by reason of the consummation of the loan.

FLOOD HAZARDOUS AREA: BANK will obtain a flood zone determination prior to
Closing and if such determination indicates that any of the property pledged as
collateral for the loan is in a Special Flood Hazard Zone, BORROWER will provide
coverage as required by BANK. In addition, if the property is not currently in a
flood area but subsequently becomes part of a Special Flood Hazard Zone,
BORROWER will provide coverage as required by BANK.

GOVERNING LAW: This Commitment shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Florida, except if federal law would allow for the
payment of interest at a higher rate than would applicable Florida law, federal
law shall apply to the determination of the highest applicable lawful rate of
interest.

LATE CHARGES: BORROWER will pay a late payment of five (5%) percent of the
amount of any payment not made within ten (10) days after the date such payment
is due.

LOAN CLOSING: The place, date and time of closing and funding of this loan shall
be at the sole option of BANK and its COUNSEL. BANK will make every reasonable
effort to close and fund this loan at a place, date and time mutually agreeable
to BORROWER.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXISTENCE: BORROWER will provide BANK with a current copy of its
Articles of Organization.

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PENDING LITIGATION: BORROWER and GUARANTORS shall certify to BANK that no
litigation proceedings are pending or threatened which might adversely affect
the BORROWER'S or GUARANTOR'S ability to perform under this Commitment or the
Loan Documents, BORROWER'S agreements with contractors, BORROWER'S obligations
under Leases or Sales Contracts or the viability of the Property, that are not
fully covered by insurance.

POST-CLOSING: BORROWER shall agree to execute any documents after Closing that
may be requested by BANK, provided no substantive terms are changed.

SALE OR TRANSFER OF COLLATERAL: Any sale, exchange, assignment or transfer of
the ownership of the above described Collateral (except for release of the
existing single-family home) must be approved, in writing, by BANK.

SECURITY: The loan shall be evidenced by a Promissory Note and Mortgage in form
and substance satisfactory to BANK and its COUNSEL. In addition, a first
security interest in or assignment thereof is required as to all operating
permits, leases, rents, profits, licenses, contract rights and in all of the
building materials, supplies, goods, equipment, furnishings, fixtures, chattels
and other items of personal property of BORROWER relating to, situated on, or
used or usable in connection with the maintenance and/or operation of the real
estate which is the subject of the loan.

SUBORDINATE MORTGAGES - LIENS: Any subordinate mortgage to BANK'S first mortgage
loan must be approved in writing by BANK.

SURVIVAL: This Commitment and all of its terms and provisions shall survive the
closing of this Loan and shall become a part of the Loan documents.

TAXES: All taxes and assessments payable in connection with the Collateral are
to be paid at the time of Closing, if due. BORROWER will not be required to
maintain an escrow account with BANK during the term of the Loan for payment of
subsequent real estate taxes and assessments.

TITLE INSURANCE: BORROWER shall deliver to BANK a title insurance policy from a
title insurance company approved by BANK, written on the then current form of
ALTA Lender's Policy of Title Insurance, insuring the BANK as of the date of
initial closing, and again as of the date of each future advance, that (1)
BORROWER is vested with a good marketable, and indefeasible fee simple title in
the property encumbered by the Mortgage, and (2) the Mortgage constitutes a
valid and subsisting first lien upon the fee title of BORROWER in the mortgaged
premises.

USURY: This Loan Commitment is subject to the opinion of BANK'S COUNSEL that the
rate of

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interest and the commitment fee is not in violation of the usury laws in the
State of Florida or United States, where applicable.

WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL: Both BANK, BORROWER and GUARANTORS agree that venue for
any disputes will be by courts located in Indian River County, Florida, and
further agree that EACH PARTY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY with regard to
any and all actions arising out of, under, or in connection with, the Loan
Commitment or other loan documents and any of the transactions contemplated with
reference to the Loan.

ACCEPTANCE: The acceptance of this Commitment shall be acknowledged by
signatures of BORROWER and GUARANTORS below and the return of this Commitment to
BANK by December 23, 2005. Should this Commitment not be accepted by this date,
it will become null and void, and all fees or deposits shall be retained as
liquidated damages. This Commitment, unless sooner terminated by the closing and
funding of this loan or extended in writing by BANK, expires January 15, 2006.

This Commitment is non-assignable, supersedes all prior loan agreements and
shall survive loan closing and remain in effect until the loan is paid in full.
BANK reserves the right to cancel this Commitment should there be any material
change in any representations by BORROWER.

                                        Very truly yours,
                                        HARBOR FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

                                        By:__________________________________
                                           Robert M. Poore, Vice President

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The undersigned accepts the foregoing Commitment and all its terms, conditions
and requirements and agrees to cause the loan to be made in accordance with all
terms, conditions and requirements and within the time specified by this
Commitment. This Commitment Letter, together with any Loan Agreements,
Mortgages, Promissory Notes and any/all documents required to close and
securitize this Loan create and contain the entire commitment of BORROWER and
BANK with respect to those matters herein. No change in the provisions of this
Commitment Letter shall be binding unless in writing and executed by BORROWER,
and in the name of and by an official of BANK.

AS TO BORROWER:
HOMES BY CALTON, LLC

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Maria F. Caldarone, Manager Member                      Date

AS TO GUARANTOR:

CALTON, INC.
A New Jersey Corporation

By:
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                                                                                         Loan Number  5224553817
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                                              HARBOR FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK                Date  12/28/2005
                                              PO BOX 2758                                    --------------------------------
HOMES BY CALTON, LLC                          FORT PIERCE, FL 34954                      Maturity Date  01/01/2007
2050 40TH AVE STE 1                                                                                   -----------------------
VERO BEACH, FL 32960                                                                     Loan Amount $ 1,067,950.00
         BORROWER'S NAME AND ADDRESS                   LENDER'S NAME AND ADDRESS                      -----------------------
"l" includes each borrower above, jointly   "You" means the lender, its successors and   Renewal Of
and severally.                              assigns.                                                -------------------------
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For value received, I promise to pay to you, or your order, at your address listed above the PRINCIPAL sum of __ONE MILLION SIXTY___
_SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY AND 00/100_____________________________________________________ Dollars $__1,067,950.00__________
[ X ] SINGLE ADVANCE: I will receive all of this principal sum on _12/28/2005_. No additional advances are contemplated under this
      note.
[   ] MULTIPLE ADVANCE: The principal sum shown above is the maximum amount of principal I can borrow under this note. On __________
      _________________ I will receive the amount of $ _______________   and future principal advances are contemplated.
      CONDITIONS: The conditions for future advances are ___________________________________________________________________________
      ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
      ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
      [   ] OPEN END CREDIT: You and I agree that I may borrow up to the maximum principal sum more than one time. This feature is
            subject to all other conditions and expires on __________________________________________.
      [   ] CLOSED END CREDIT: You and I agree that I may borrow (subject to all other conditions) up to the maximum principal sum
            only one time.
INTEREST: I agree to pay interest on the outstanding principal balance from  __12/28/2005__  at the rate of __________8.250__%
          per year until _02/01/2006___________________.
[   ] VARIABLE RATE: This rate may then change as stated below.
      [ X ] INDEX RATE: The future rate will be ___1.000% ABOVE_____________ the following index rate: ___WALL STREET JOURNAL_______
      __PRIME. THE RATE ON THIS NOTE MAY CHANGE AS OFTEN AS MONTHLY. INTEREST RATE CHANGES WILL_____________________________________
      __OCCUR ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING A CHANGE IN THE INDEX.________________________________________________________
      [   ] NO INDEX: The future rate will not be subject to any internal or external index. It will be entirely in your control.
      [ X ] FREQUENCY AND TIMING: The rate on this note may change as often as __EVERY 1 MONTH_____________________________________.
               A change in the interest rate will take effect ___02/01/2006________________________________________________________.
      [ X ] LIMITATIONS: During the term of this loan, the applicable annual interest rate will not be more than _______18.000%_____
               or less than _______________5.250_%. The rate may not change more than ________________% each ____1 MONTH___________.
      EFFECT OF VARIABLE RATE: A change in the interest rate will have the following effect on the payments:
      [ X ] The amount of each scheduled payment will change.        [   ] The amount of the final payment will change.
      [   ] _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
ACCRUAL METHOD: Interest will be calculated on a __365/365_____________________________________ basis.
POST MATURITY RATE: I agree to pay interest on the unpaid balance of this note owing after maturity, and until paid in full, as
stated below:
      [   ] on the same fixed or variable rate basis in effect before maturity (as indicated above).
      [ X ] at a rate equal to ____18.000%_________________________________________________________________________________________.
[ X ] LATE CHARGE: If a payment is made more than __10__ days after it is due, I agree to pay a late charge of __5.000%_____________
      _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
[   ] ADDITIONAL CHARGES: In addition to interest, I agree to pay the following charges which [   ] are  [   ] are not included in
      the principal amount above: _________________________________________________________________________________________________.
PAYMENTS: I agree to pay this note as follows :
[ X ] INTEREST: I agree to pay accrued interest __MONTHLY BEGINNING 02/01/2006______________________________________________________
      ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
[ X ] PRINCIPAL: I agree to pay the principal __ON OR BEFORE 01/01/2007_____________________________________________________________
      ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
[   ] INSTALLMENTS: I agree to pay this note in _______________ payments. The first payment will be in the amount of $ _____________
      and will be due ______________________________ . A payment of $______________________ will be due ____________________________
      ___________________________________________________________________________________thereafter. The final payment of the entire
      unpaid balance of principal and interest will be due ________________________________________________________________________.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this loan is _PURCHASE-NON HMDA____________________________________________________________________________.
ADDITIONAL TERMS:
1. DEFAULT RATE: IF IN DEFAULT, THE INTEREST RATE SHALL BE 18.0%
2. THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE COMMITMENT DATED 12/15/05 ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN; IN EVENT OF CONFLICT BETWEEN THE COMMITMENT
LETTER, MORTGAGE OR ANY LOAN DOCUMENTS, THE MORTGAGE AND LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL CONTROL
3. THERE SHALL BE NO PREPAYMENT PENALTY FOR EARLY PAYMENT OR PAYOFF

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                                                              SECURITY

SECURITY INTEREST: I give you a security interest in all of the Property described below that I own or have sufficient rights in
     which to transfer an interest, now or in the future, wherever the Property is or will be located, and all proceeds and products
     of the Property. "Property" includes all parts, accessories, repairs, replacements, improvements, and accessions to the
     Property; any original evidence of title or ownerships and all obligations that support the payment or performance of the
     Property. "Proceeds" includes anything acquired upon the sale, lease, license, exchange, or other disposition of the Property;
     any rights and claims arising from the Property; and any collections and distributions on account of the Property.

     [   ] ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RIGHTS TO PAYMENT: All rights to payment, whether or not earned by performance, including, but not
           limited to, payment for property or services sold, leased, rented, licensed, or assigned. This includes any rights and
           interests (including al l liens) which I have by law or agreement against any account debtor or obligor.

     [   ] INVENTORY: All inventory held for ultimate sale or lease, or which has been or will be supplied under contracts of
           service, or which are raw materials, work in process, or materials used or consumed in my business.

     [   ] EQUIPMENT: All equipment including, but not limited to, machinery, vehicles, furniture, fixtures, manufacturing
           equipment, farm machinery and equipment, shop equipment, office and record keeping equipment, parts, and tools. The
           Property includes any equipment described in a list or schedule I give to you, but such a list is not necessary to create
           a valid security interest in all of my equipment.

     [   ] INSTRUMENTS AND CHATTEL PAPER: All instruments, including negotiable instruments and promissory notes and any other
           writings or records that evidence the right to payment of a monetary obligation, and tangible and elect ronic chattel
           paper.

     [   ] GENERAL INTANGIBLES All general intangibles including, but not limited to, tax refunds, patents and applications for
           patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, goodwill, trade names, customer lists, permits and franchises, payment
           intangibles, computer programs and all supporting information provided in connection with a transaction relating to
           computer programs, and the right to use my name.

     [   ] DOCUMENTS: All documents of title including, but not limited to, bills of lading, dock warrants and receipts, and
           warehouse receipts.

     [   ] FARM PRODUCTS AND SUPPLIES: All farm products including, but not limited to, all poultry and livestock and their young,
           along with their produce, products, and replacements; all crops, annual or perennial, and all products of the crops; and
           all feed, seed, fertilizer, medicines, and other supplies used or produced in my farming operations.

     [   ] GOVERNMENT PAYMENTS AND PROGRAMS: All payments, accounts, general intangibles, and benefits including, but not limited
           to, payments in kind, deficiency payments, letters of entitlement, warehouse receipts, storage payments, emergency
           assistance and diversion payments, production flexibility contracts, and conservation reserve payments under any
           preexisting, current, or future federal or state government program.

     [   ] INVESTMENT PROPERTY: All investment property including, but not limited to, certificated securities, uncertificated
           securities, securities entitlements, securities accounts, commodity contracts, commodit y accounts, and financial assets.

     [   ] DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS: All deposit accounts including, but not limited to, demand, time, savings, passbook, and similar
           accounts.

     [ X ] SPECIFIC PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: The Property includes, but is not limited by, the following:
           1.) PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 6285 33RD ST VERO BEACH FL 32960

If applicable, enter real estate description and record owner information: _________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Property will be used for a [   ] personal [ X ] business [   ] agricultural [   ]_____________________________________ purpose.
Borrower/Owner State of organization/registration (if applicable) __FLORIDA_________________________________________________________

                                             ADDITIONAL TERMS OF THE SECURITY AGREEMENT

GENERALLY - This agreement secures this note and any other debt I      your failure to perform will not preclude you from exercising
have with you, now or later. However, it will not secure other         any of your other rights under the law or this security
debts if you fail with respect to such other debts, to make any        agreement.
required disclosure about this security agreement or if you fail       PURCHASE MONEY SECURITY INTEREST - For the sole purpose of
to give any required notice of the right of rescission. If             determining the extent of a purchase money security interest
property described in this agreement is located in another state,      arising under this security agreement: (a) payments on any
this agreement may also, in some circumstances, be governed by         nonpurchase money loan also secured by this agreement will
the law of the state in which the Property is located.                 not be deemed to apply to the Purchase Money Loan, and (b)
NAME AND LOCATION - My name indicated on page 1 is my exact legal      payments on the Purchase Money Loan will be deemed to apply
name. If I am an individual, my address is my principal residence.     first to the nonpurchase money portion of the loan, if any,
If I am not an individual, my address is the location of my chief      and then to the purchase money obligations in the order in
executive offices or sole place of business. If I am an entity         which the items of collateral were acquired or if acquired at
organized and registered under state law, my address is located in     the same time, in the order selected by you. No security
the state in which I am registered, unless otherwise indicated on      interest will be terminated by application of this formula.
page 2. I will provide verification of registration and location       "Purchase Money Loan" means any loan the proceeds of which,
upon your request. I will provide you with at least 30 days notice     in whole or in part, are used to acquire any collateral
prior to any change in my name, address, or state of organization      securing the loan and all extensions, renewals,
or registration.                                                       consolidations and refinancing of such loan.
OWNERSHIP AND DUTIES TOWARD PROPERTY - I represent that I own all      PAYMENTS BY LENDER - You are authorized to pay, on my behalf,
of the Property, or to the extent this is a purchase money             charges I am or may become obligated to pay to preserve or
security interest I will acquire ownership of the Property with        protect the secured property (such as property insurance
the proceeds of the loan. I will defend it against any other           premiums). You may treat those payments as advances and add
claim. Your claim to the Property is ahead of the claims of any        them to the unpaid principal under the note secured by this
other creditor. I agree to do what ever you require to protect         agreement or you may demand immediate payment of the amount
your security interest and to keep your claim in the Property          advanced.
ahead of the claims of other creditors. I will not do anything to      INSURANCE - I agree to buy insurance on the Property against
harm your position. I will not use the Property for a purpose that     the risks and for the amounts you require and to furnish you
will violate any laws or subject the Property to forfeiture or         continuing proof of coverage. I will have the insurance
seizure.                                                               company name you as loss payee on any such policy. You may
   I will keep books, records and accounts about the Property and      require added security if you agree that insurance proceeds
my business in general. I will let you examine these records at        may be used to repair or replace the Property. I will buy
any reasonable time. I will prepare any report or accounting you       insurance from a firm licensed to do business in the state
request, which deals with the Property.                                where you are located. The firm will be reasonably acceptable
   I will keep the Property in my possession and will keep it in       to you. The insurance will last until the Property is
good repair and use it only for the purpose(s) described on page 1     released from this agreement. If I fail to buy or maintain
of this agreement. I will not change this specified use without        the insurance (or fail to name you as loss payee) you may
your express written permission. I represent that I am the             purchase it yourself.
original owner of the Property and, if I am not, that I have           WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS - If this agreement includes
provided you with a list of prior owners of the Property.              accounts, I will not settle any account for less than its
   I will keep the Property at my address listed on page 1 of this     full value without your written permission. I will collect
agreement, unless we agree I may keep it at another location. If       all accounts until you tell me otherwise. I will keep the
the Property is to be used in another state, I will give you a         proceeds from all the accounts and any goods which are
list of those states. I will not try to sell the Property unless       returned to me or which I take back in trust for you. I will
it is inventory or I receive your written permission to do so. If      not mix them with any other property of mine. I will deliver
I sell the Property I will have the payment made payable to the        them to you at your request. If you ask me to pay you the
order of you and me.                                                   full price on any returned items or items retaken by myself,
   You may demand immediate payment of the debt(s) if the debtor       I will do so. You may exercise my rights with respect to
is not a natural person and without your prior written consent;        obligations of any account debtors, or other persons
(1) a beneficial interest in the debtor is sold or transferred, or     obligated on the Property, to pay or perform, and you may
(2) there is a change in either the identity or number of members      enforce any security interest that secures such obligations.
of a partnership, or (3) there is a change in ownership of more
thank 25 percent of the voting stock of a corporation.                 -------------------------------------------------------------
   I will pay all taxes and charges on the Property as they become     Any person who signs within this box does so to give you a
due. You have the right of reasonable access in order to inspect       security interest in the Property described on this page.
the Property. I will immediately inform you of any loss or damage      This person does not promise to pay the note "I" as used in
to the Property.                                                       this security agreement will include the borrower and any
   If I fail to perform any of my duties under this security           person who signs within this box.
agreement, or any mortgage, deed of trust, lien or other security
interest, you may without notice to me perform the duties or cause                                         Date_____________________
them to be performed. Your right to perform for me shall not           Signed ______________________________________________________
create an obligation to perform and                                    -------------------------------------------------------------

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   If this agreement covers inventory, I will not dispose of it           "Any amount due and payable under this note" means the
except in my ordinary course of business at the fair market value      total amount of which you are entitled to demand payment
for the Property, or at a minimum price established between you        under the terms of this note at the time you set off. This
and me.                                                                total includes any balance the due date for which you
   If this agreement covers farm products I will provide you, at       properly accelerate under this note.
your request, a written list of the buyers, commission merchants          If my right to receive money from you is also owned by
or selling agents to or through to whom I may sell my farm             someone who has not agreed to pay this note, your right of
products. In addition to those parties named on this written list,     set-off will apply to my interest in the obligation and to
I authorize you to notify at your sole discretion any additional       any other amounts I could withdraw on my sole request or
parties regarding your security interest in my farm products. I        endorsement. Your right of set-off does not apply to an
remain subject to all applicable penalties for selling my farm         account or other obligation where my rights are only as a
products in violation of my agreement with you and the Food            representative. It also does not apply to any Individual
Security Act. In this paragraph the terms farm products, buyers,       Retirement Account or other tax-deferred retirement account.
commission merchants and selling agents have the meaning's given          You will not be liable for the dishonor of any check when
to them in the Federal Food Security Act of 1985.                      the dishonor occurs because you set off this debt against any
   If this agreement covers chattel paper or instruments, either       of my accounts. I agree to hold you harmless from any such
as original collateral or proceeds of the Property, I will note        claims arising as a result of our exercise of our right to
your interest on the face of the chattel paper or instruments.         set-off.
REMEDIES - I will be in default on this security agreement if I am     DEFAULT- I will I be in default if any one or more of the
in default on any note this agreement secures or if I fail to keep     following occur: (1) I fail to make a payment on time or in
any promise contained in the terms of this agreement. If I             the amount due; (2) 1 fail to keep the Property insured, if
default,  you have all of the rights and remedies provided in the      required; (3) 1 fail to pay, or keep any promise, on any debt
note and under the Uniform Commercial Code. You may require me to      or agreement I have with you; (4) any other creditor of mine
make the secured property available to you at a place which is         attempts to collect any debt I owe him through court
reasonably convenient. You may take possession of the secured          proceedings; (5) 1 die, am declared incompetent, make an
property and sell it as provided by law. The proceeds will be          assignment for the benefit of creditors, or become insolvent
applied first to your expenses and then to the debt. I agree that      (either because my liabilities exceed my assets or I am
10 days written notice sent to my last known address by first          unable to pay my debts as they become due); (6) 1 make any
class mail will be reasonable notice under the Uniform Commercial      written statement or provide any financial information that
Code. My current address is on page 1.                                 is untrue or inaccurate at the time it was provided; (7) 1 do
PERFECTION OF SECURITY INTEREST - I authorize you to file a            or fail to do something which causes you to believe you will
financing statement covering the Property. I will comply with,         have difficulty collecting the amount I owe you; (8) any
facilitate, and otherwise assist you in connection with obtaining     collateral securing this note is used in a manner or for a
possession of or control over the Property for purposes of             purpose which threatens confiscation by a legal authority;
perfecting your security interest under the Uniform Commercial         (9) 1 change my name or assume an additional name without
Code.                                                                  first notifying you before making such a change; (10) 1 fail
                                                                       to plant, cultivate and harvest crops in due season; (11) any
                ADDITIONAL TERMS OF THE NOTE                           loan proceeds are used for a purpose that will contribute to
                                                                       excessive erosion of highly erodible land or to the
DEFINITIONS - As used on pages 1 and 2, "[X]" means the terms that     conversion of wet lands to produce an agricultural commodity,
apply to this loan. "I," "me" or "my" means each Borrower who          as further explained in 7 C.F.R. Part 1940, Subpart G,
signs this note and each other person or legal entity (including       Exhibit M.
guarantors, endorsers, and sureties) who agrees to pay this note       REMEDIES - If I am in default on this note you have, but are
(together referred to as "us"). "You" or "your" means the Lender       not limited to, the following remedies:
and its successors and assigns.                                           (1) You may demand immediate  payment of all I owe you
APPLICABLE LAW - The law of the state of Florida will govern this             under this note (principal, accrued unpaid interest
agreement. Any term of this agreement which is contrary to'                   and other accrued unpaid charges).
applicable law will not be effective, unless the law permits you          (2) You may set off this debt against any right I have to
and me to agree to such a variation. If any provision of this                 the payment of money from you, subject to the terms of
agreement cannot be enforced according to its terms, this fact                the SEXOR" paragraph herein.
will not affect the enforceability of the remainder of this               (3) You may demand security, additional security, or
agreement. No modification of this agreement may be made without              additional parties to be obligated to pay this note as
your express written consent. Time is of the essence in this                  a condition for not using any other remedy.
agreement.                                                                (4) You may refuse to make advances to me or allow
PAYMENTS - Each payment I make on this note will first reduce the             purchases on credit by me.
amount I owe you for charges which are neither interest nor               (5) You may use any remedy you have under state or federal
principal. The remainder of each payment will then reduce accrued             law.
unpaid interest, payments, we will describe our agreement on this         (6) You may make use of any remedy given to you in any
note. I may prepay a part of, or the entire balance of this loan              agreement securing this note.
without penalty, unless we specify to the contrary on this note.          By selecting any one or more of these remedies you do not
Any partial prepayment will not excuse or reduce any later             give up your right to use later any other remedy. By waiving
scheduled payment until this note is paid in full (unless, when I      your right to declare an event to be a default, you do not
make the prepayment, you and I agree in writing to the contrary).      waive your right to consider later the event a default if it
INTEREST - Interest accrues on the principal remaining unpaid from     continues or happens again.
time to time, until paid in full. If I receive the principal in        COLLECTION COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES - I agree to pay all
more than one advance, each advance will start to earn interest        costs of collect ion, replevin or any other or similar type
only when I receive the advance. The interest rate in effect on        of cost if I am in default. In addition, if you hire an
this note at any given time will apply to the entire principal sum     attorney to collect this note, I also agree to pay any
outstanding at that time. Notwithstanding anything to the              reasonable fee you incur with such attorney, plus court costs
contrary, I do not agree to pay and you do not intend to charge        (except where prohibited by law). I agree that reasonable
any rate of interest that is higher than the maximum rate of           attorney's fees" shall be construed to mean 108 of the
interest you could charge under applicable law for the extension       principal sum named in this note, or such larger fee that the
of credit that is agreed to in this note (either before or after       court may determine to be reasonable and just. To the extent
maturity). If any notice of interest accrual is sent and is in         permitted by the United States Bankruptcy Code, I also agree
error, we mutually agree to correct it, and if you actually            to pay the reasonable attorney's fees and costs you incur to
collect more interest than allowed by law and this agreement, you      collect this debt as awarded by any court exercising
agree to refund it to me.                                              jurisdiction under the Bankruptcy Code.
INDEX RATE - The index will serve only as a device for setting the     WAIVER - I give up my rights to require you to do certain
interest rate on this note. You do not guarantee by selecting this     things. I will not require you to:
index, or the margin, that the interest rate on this note will be         (1) demand payment of amounts due (presentment);
the same rate you charge on any other loans or class of loans you         (2) obtain official certification of nonpayment
make to me or other borrowers.                                                (protest); or
POST MATURITY RATE - For purposes of deciding when the "Post              (3) give notice that amounts due have not been paid
Maturity Rate" (shown on page 1) applies, the term "maturity"                 (notice of dishonor);
means the date of the last scheduled payment indicated on page 1       TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, I ALSO WAIVE MY RIGHT TO A
of this note or the date you accelerate payment on the note,           TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT TO ANY LITIGATION ARISING FROM THIS
whichever is earlier.                                                  NOTE AND ANY OTHER AGREEMENT EXECUTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH
SINGLE ADVANCE LOANS - If this is a single advance loan, you and I     THIS CREDIT TRANSACTION.
expect that you will make only one advance of principal. However,         I waive any defenses I have based on  suretyship or
you may add other amounts to the principal if you make any             impairment of collateral.
payments described in the "PAYMENTS BY LENDER" paragraph below.        OBLIG4TIONS INDEPENDENT - I understand that I must pay this
MULTIPLE ADVANCE LOANS - If this is a multiple advance loan, you       note even if someone else has also agreed to pay it (by, for
and I expect that you will make only one advance of principal. If      example, signing this form or a separate guarantee or
this is closed end credit, repaying a part of the principal will       endorsement). You may sue me alone, or anyone else who is
not entitle me to additional credit.                                   obligated on this note, or any number of us together, to
SET OFF - I agree that you may set off any amount due and payable      collect this note. You may without notice release any party
under this note against any right I have to receive money from         to this agreement without releasing any other party. If you
you.                                                                   give up any of your rights, with or without notice, it will
   "Right to receive money from you" means:                            not affect my duty to pay this note. Any extension of new
   (1) any deposit account balance I have with you;                    credit to any of us, or renewal of this note by all or less
   (2) any money owed to me on an item presented to you or in your     than all of us will not release me from my duty to pay it.
       possession for collection or exchange; and                      (Of course, you are entitled to only one payment in full.)
   (3) any repurchase agreement or other nondeposit obligation.        I agree that you may at your option extend this note or the
                                                                       debt represented by this note, or any portion of the note or
                                                                       debt, from time to time without limit or notice and for any
                                                                       term without affecting my liability for payment of the note.
                                                                       I will not assign my obligation under this agreement without
                                                                       your prior written approval.
                                                                       FINANCIAL INFORMATION - I agree to provide you, upon request,
                                                                       any financial statement or information you may deem
                                                                       necessary. I warrant that the financial statements and
                                                                       information I provide to you are or will be accurate, correct
                                                                       and complete.

SIGNATURES: I AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS NOTE (INCLUDING THOSE ON PAGES 1, 2 AND 3). I have received a copy on today's date.

__________________________________________________________________     _____________________________________________________________
LAURA CAMISA, MANAGING MEMBER

__________________________________________________________________     _____________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________     _____________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE FOR LENDER:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
                      ROBERT POORE,

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