If you have spent any time in Whiskey Creek, you have likely crossed paths with Jeff Balyeat, a neighbor whose generosity and love for the community run deep. As the owner of Tidewater Landscape, Jeff has helped shape not just the look of the neighborhood but its spirit of connection and pride. He and his family have called Whiskey Creek home for 13 years, moving within the community as their family grew and always finding new reasons to love it. “I truly love the sense of community that everyone embraces,” Jeff said. “People are always happy and in a positive mood, and everyone takes pride in their homes.” For the Balyeats, neighbors have become family, gathering for dinners, driveway happy hours, and watching their kids play and grow together. It is that genuine sense of belonging that makes Whiskey Creek more than just a neighborhood, it’s home.
Jeff is known for always being one of the first to lend a hand or sponsor a local project. Whether it’s helping with events, improving shared spaces, or simply offering his time and resources, he is guided by the values he grew up with. “I was raised with the belief of giving back to your community,” Jeff said. “If you help people, they will pay it forward and give help back when needed.” That mindset has shaped the way he runs Tidewater Landscape as well, focusing on supporting local initiatives and keeping his efforts close to home. “When you help local, it stays local, and that is what I truly strive for. My family also lives in the neighborhood, so my wife and I want to see our children enjoy events in our community.”
When Jeff reflects on his favorite neighborhood moments, two stand out: the Fall Festival and the new clubhouse patio. “The Fall Festival was the most amazing event I’ve ever attended. It feels like a family reunion every time,” he said. “You get to catch up with friends you love but might not see often during the year.” The clubhouse patio project also holds special meaning for him. “When that dream started, I remember saying I wanted a place I could drive my golf cart to, meet up with friends, and have great food and cocktails,” Jeff shared. “I jokingly said, ‘If we build it, they will come.’ That night at the Fall Festival, I walked around back and saw tables full of friends enjoying their evening, and I thought, heck yeah, it worked!”
Outside of community projects, Jeff takes great pride in his work. “I have always enjoyed making people happy, and we feel like beautiful landscaping makes people happy,” he said. That passion for creating something lasting and joyful carries into his personal life as well. Right now, Jeff and his wife Jenni are in the middle of adding a second story to their home, a project inspired by both nostalgia and their long-term love for Whiskey Creek. “We grew up in two-story homes in Ohio and always loved that style, but we love this side of town more,” Jeff shared. “We wanted to create a family home we could hand down to our kids or have space for our parents someday.” While renovating a 1966 home has not been without surprises, Jeff says it has been exciting to see their vision take shape. When the dust settles, the Balyeats look forward to a home that perfectly fits their family, space for the kids and their friends upstairs, and plenty of room downstairs for gatherings with neighbors and friends.
Jeff’s neighbor, Amy, who nominated him for Neighbor of the Month, says his contributions do not go unnoticed. “He is always willing to lend his resources and expertise to help make Whiskey Creek a better community,” she said. “We all appreciate his gift of the median by 7-Eleven. It makes such a difference as you enter the neighborhood! And he has been a great resource as we look ahead to the larger median project. The work he is doing on his home really shows how much he loves this community and wants to stay right here in Whiskey Creek.”
From sponsoring events to improving neighborhood spaces, Jeff Balyeat’s impact can be felt all around Whiskey Creek. His generosity, pride in local roots, and unwavering commitment to helping others make him a true example of what community looks like in action.
Congratulations to Jeff Balyeat, our Whiskey Creek Neighbor of the Month. Your dedication and heart remind us all why Whiskey Creek is such a special place to call home.
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