Settled in the heart of Hawksbill Island Drive, the Masterson family has embraced life in Tortoise Island with open arms. Though they’ve lived here for just a year, they already feel a deep connection to the community.

What are your family members' names and your children's ages? Where do they go to school?

Ed Masterson, Erika Masterson, Shirley VonQualen - Erikas Mom, Sara Masterson 19 - Eastern FL State, and Drew Masterson 18 - Satellite High School/Eastern FL State.

Where are you and your family originally from?

All over, really. My family has been here in Florida most of my life, but we were out in CA for 10 years early in our marriage, then back in 2004. My mom is originally from England but moved to the US in the 60s.

How long have you lived in your neighborhood?

1 year

What school/college/university did you attend?

Daytona State- South-Eastern Center for Photographic Studies-ErikaUCF Electrical Engineering-ED

What are your profession(s), and where do you work?

Erika Masterson - Fine Art Photographer 

Ed Masterson - Business owner of Audible Images AV. 

Shirley VonQualen-Retired Entrepreneur

How did you meet?

My husband and I met in Orlando, FL, in 1991 at Chruch Street Station

If you have children, what activities are they involved in?

Our youngest is very involved in Golf

Do you have any family traditions?

We have a family cabin in NC, and every summer, we go to the lake and fish and golf and create art. Locally, we celebrate everyone's birthday at our home with a special dinner and homemade cake of their choice

Activities/Hobbies:

photography, cabin life, golf, fishing, High-end audio, home theater movies, Suntree Country Club, Indian River Colony Club

Restaurants/Food Markets/Food Types/Family Dinner?

Thai Food, Mexican food, Longdoggers

What do you like to do for fun or to relax?

The men love golf, fishing, and visiting the cabin. The women love bible study, blanket making(Shirley), and creating fine art (Erika).

Favorite Vacation Destination or family trip?

Cabin in NC mountains

How are you involved in the community?

We attend Trinity Wellsprings Church

What is your favorite part about living in the neighborhood?

We love the guard gate workers and feel very safe here

What would you tell someone who just moved into the neighborhood?

It's a wonderful and safe place to live

What is your favorite thing about STROLL Tortoise Island?

Nice photography

Audible Images Av

Audio/Video Entertainment Systems

Ed Masterson

321-626-3898

Erika Masterson Photographic Artist

321-626-1697