ORLANDO, Fla. -- NAI Realvest recently negotiated the renewal agreement for 22,500 square feet of industrial space at Monroe CommerCenter South in Sanford.
Michael Heidrich, a principal in the firm, brokered the transaction on behalf of the landlord, COP-Monroe, LLC of Maitland and the tenant, Builders Services Group, Inc.
The Sanford-based tenant renewed its current lease at 4140 Flex Court at the center.
For more information, contact:
Michael Heidrich, Principal, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 mheidrich@realvest.com;
Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com;
Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.nairealvest.com.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Beazer Homes Offers Special Discounted Prices at Dupree Lakes in Land O’Lakes
TAMPA, Fla. – Beazer Homes is offering special discounted prices starting from the $140s at Dupree Lakes, the new home community located off Ehren’s Cutoff and S.R. 41 in Land O’Lakes.
Karey Rhodes, sales manager for Beazer Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said Beazer Homes has completed four ready-to-move-in homes at Dupree Lakes, priced from $139,900.
Rhodes said all four ready-to-move-in homes will likely sell before Oct. 30 and close by Nov. 30. That’s the cutoff date for the $8,000 U.S. Federal Tax credit for new home buyers, and it has already generated a surge in model home visitors, Rhodes said.
Dupree Lakes features a community clubhouse with resort-style swimming pool, soccer field, basketball and tennis courts and walking trails.
For more information, contact:
Karey Rhodes, Sales Manager, Beazer Homes/Tampa 813-663-9002 Krhodes@beazer.com
David Byrnes President Beazer Homes / Florida Division - 407-339-4114 dbyrnes@beazer.com
Theresa Tilton, Vice President of Sales Beazer Homes /Florida Division 407-339-4114; ttilton@beazer.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
About Beazer Homes
Beazer Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the country's 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 17 states. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BZH."
Karey Rhodes, sales manager for Beazer Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said Beazer Homes has completed four ready-to-move-in homes at Dupree Lakes, priced from $139,900.
Rhodes said all four ready-to-move-in homes will likely sell before Oct. 30 and close by Nov. 30. That’s the cutoff date for the $8,000 U.S. Federal Tax credit for new home buyers, and it has already generated a surge in model home visitors, Rhodes said.
Dupree Lakes features a community clubhouse with resort-style swimming pool, soccer field, basketball and tennis courts and walking trails.
For more information, contact:
Karey Rhodes, Sales Manager, Beazer Homes/Tampa 813-663-9002 Krhodes@beazer.com
David Byrnes President Beazer Homes / Florida Division - 407-339-4114 dbyrnes@beazer.com
Theresa Tilton, Vice President of Sales Beazer Homes /Florida Division 407-339-4114; ttilton@beazer.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
About Beazer Homes
Beazer Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the country's 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 17 states. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BZH."
Beazer has Five Move-In-Ready Homes at Legacy near Downtown Orlando, and a rush of Tax Credit Buyers Expected
ORLANDO, Fla. - Beazer Homes has five ready-to-move-in single family homes at Legacy, the lakefront community off S. Orange and Holden Aves., minutes from downtown Orlando.
Theresa Tilton, vice president of sales for Beazer Homes in Florida, said three, four and five-bedroom homes at Legacy range in size from 2,284 square feet of living space to 3,500 square feet.
Tilton said all five homes will likely sell before Nov. 30. That’s the cutoff date for the $8,000 federal tax credit for new home buyers, and it has already generated a surge in model home visitors at Legacy, Tilton said.
New Homes at Legacy are priced from the $300. Altogether 40 home sites remain for sale at the community.
Legacy features a private lakeside park with viewing dock to Lake Jessamine and it is one of the last new home communities in the downtown Orlando area.
For more information, contact:
David Byrnes President Beazer Homes / Florida Division - 407-339-4114 dbyrnes@beazer.com
Theresa Tilton, Vice President of Sales Beazer Homes /Florida Division 407-339-4114; ttilton@beazer.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
About Beazer Homes:
Beazer Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the country's 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 17 states. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BZH."
Theresa Tilton, vice president of sales for Beazer Homes in Florida, said three, four and five-bedroom homes at Legacy range in size from 2,284 square feet of living space to 3,500 square feet.
Tilton said all five homes will likely sell before Nov. 30. That’s the cutoff date for the $8,000 federal tax credit for new home buyers, and it has already generated a surge in model home visitors at Legacy, Tilton said.
New Homes at Legacy are priced from the $300. Altogether 40 home sites remain for sale at the community.
Legacy features a private lakeside park with viewing dock to Lake Jessamine and it is one of the last new home communities in the downtown Orlando area.
For more information, contact:
David Byrnes President Beazer Homes / Florida Division - 407-339-4114 dbyrnes@beazer.com
Theresa Tilton, Vice President of Sales Beazer Homes /Florida Division 407-339-4114; ttilton@beazer.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
About Beazer Homes:
Beazer Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the country's 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 17 states. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BZH."
Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club to Host Music in the Park for Residents
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club will host Music in the Park for Plantation Bay residents from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said the event will feature ice cream, popcorn, music and activities for the kids.
Admission is free for residents of Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club and their guests.
For more information contact:
Lisa A. Egle, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Daytona Beach, 386-236-4273
Rosemary Messina, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, ICI Homes, 386-236-4273
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About ICI Homes:
ICI Homes is ranked as one of the largest privately owned homebuilders in the US. The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and develops communities and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as Northeast Florida, Orlando and Tampa.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said the event will feature ice cream, popcorn, music and activities for the kids.
Admission is free for residents of Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club and their guests.
For more information contact:
Lisa A. Egle, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Daytona Beach, 386-236-4273
Rosemary Messina, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, ICI Homes, 386-236-4273
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About ICI Homes:
ICI Homes is ranked as one of the largest privately owned homebuilders in the US. The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and develops communities and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as Northeast Florida, Orlando and Tampa.
Centex Homes to Unveil New Model Home at FishHawk Ranch in Lithia on Oct. 10
TAMPA, Fla. - Centex Homes will unveil its newest model home at Starling in FishHawk Ranch, located at 15738 Starling Water Drive, east of U.S. 301 off Fishhawk Rd. in Lithia during a special Grand Opening event on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Michael Finley, sales manager for Centex Homes in the Tampa area, said the 2,426-square foot Trentino model home at Starling in FishHawk Ranch offers three bedrooms, two baths, a flex room, a formal living and dinning room, a three-car garage and a large covered lanai.
“We’ll be serving ice cream, cup cakes and lots of fun for kids of all ages during the grand opening event,” Finley said. And, the first 50 children will receive a goodie bag just in time for trick-or-treating.
In addition, the annual FishHawk Ranch Life is Good® Pumpkin Festival is scheduled that same day from 3 to 10 p.m and visitors are invited to stay and participate. This annual community event will highlight what living at FishHawk Ranch is really like, said Finley.
FishHawk Ranch offers a true hometown just 30 minutes from downtown Tampa. Voted the
region’s Best New Home Community in 2006 and 2007 by Tampa Bay Builders Association Parade of Homes, FishHawk Ranch has won numerous awards, including honors from the National Arbor Day Foundation® and the State of Florida for conservation.
The community features an Aquatic Club with a competition swimming pool, a lagoon pool with a water slide, an outdoor aerobics stage, and a 5,400 square foot community clubhouse at Osprey Park, with a state-of-the-art theater with stadium seating, gathering room, community kitchen, fully-equipped fitness gym for both aerobic and weight-training, Junior Olympic sized swimming pool and children's water playground, lighted tennis and basketball courts and Playground.
Starling in FishHawk offers seven new home styles that range in size from 1,928 square feet of living space to more than 3,200 square feet.
Three and four-bedroom single-family homes at Starling at FishHawk Ranch offer two to three-and-one-half baths, two and three-car garages and a mix of single story and two story designs.
New homes at Starling in FishHawk Ranch are priced from the low $200s.
For more information on Centex Homes and the community of Starling in FishHawk Ranch please visit www.centex.com or contact the on-site sales professional Amanda Stallings at 813-541-6336.
For more information, contact
Carol-Ann Barody, Director of Operational Marketing Centex Homes-Florida, Carol-Ann.Barody@Centex.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, Inc. 407-644-4142
About Centex Homes:
Dallas-based Centex (NYSE: CTX), founded in 1950, is one of the nation's leading home building companies. Its leading brands include Centex Homes, Fox & Jacobs Homes and CityHomes. In addition to its home building operations, Centex also offers mortgage and title services. Centex has ranked among the top three builders on FORTUNE magazine's list of "America's Most Admired Companies" for 10 straight years and is a leader in quality and customer satisfaction.
Michael Finley, sales manager for Centex Homes in the Tampa area, said the 2,426-square foot Trentino model home at Starling in FishHawk Ranch offers three bedrooms, two baths, a flex room, a formal living and dinning room, a three-car garage and a large covered lanai.
“We’ll be serving ice cream, cup cakes and lots of fun for kids of all ages during the grand opening event,” Finley said. And, the first 50 children will receive a goodie bag just in time for trick-or-treating.
In addition, the annual FishHawk Ranch Life is Good® Pumpkin Festival is scheduled that same day from 3 to 10 p.m and visitors are invited to stay and participate. This annual community event will highlight what living at FishHawk Ranch is really like, said Finley.
FishHawk Ranch offers a true hometown just 30 minutes from downtown Tampa. Voted the
region’s Best New Home Community in 2006 and 2007 by Tampa Bay Builders Association Parade of Homes, FishHawk Ranch has won numerous awards, including honors from the National Arbor Day Foundation® and the State of Florida for conservation.
The community features an Aquatic Club with a competition swimming pool, a lagoon pool with a water slide, an outdoor aerobics stage, and a 5,400 square foot community clubhouse at Osprey Park, with a state-of-the-art theater with stadium seating, gathering room, community kitchen, fully-equipped fitness gym for both aerobic and weight-training, Junior Olympic sized swimming pool and children's water playground, lighted tennis and basketball courts and Playground.
Starling in FishHawk offers seven new home styles that range in size from 1,928 square feet of living space to more than 3,200 square feet.
Three and four-bedroom single-family homes at Starling at FishHawk Ranch offer two to three-and-one-half baths, two and three-car garages and a mix of single story and two story designs.
New homes at Starling in FishHawk Ranch are priced from the low $200s.
For more information on Centex Homes and the community of Starling in FishHawk Ranch please visit www.centex.com or contact the on-site sales professional Amanda Stallings at 813-541-6336.
For more information, contact
Carol-Ann Barody, Director of Operational Marketing Centex Homes-Florida, Carol-Ann.Barody@Centex.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, Inc. 407-644-4142
About Centex Homes:
Dallas-based Centex (NYSE: CTX), founded in 1950, is one of the nation's leading home building companies. Its leading brands include Centex Homes, Fox & Jacobs Homes and CityHomes. In addition to its home building operations, Centex also offers mortgage and title services. Centex has ranked among the top three builders on FORTUNE magazine's list of "America's Most Admired Companies" for 10 straight years and is a leader in quality and customer satisfaction.
Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club to Host Fundraising Events to aid American Cancer Society
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club will host two fundraising events in October to aid the American Cancer Society.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing, said ICI Homes and Plantation Bay will host a “Rally for the Cure” Battle Against Breast Cancer. Golf Tournament & Luncheon starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 will be held at Club de Bonmont.
Friday, October 23, Florida Hospital, Wellness on Wheels will be parked in the parking lot accepting appointments 9-3. Appointments can be made by calling 386-231-3355.
On Saturday, Oct. 24, ICI Homes and Plantation Bay will host “Blast Out Cancer” starting with a Survivor Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Events include a 5K Walk that starts at 8:15 a.m., a 10K Bike Ride that starts at 9:15 a.m. and a Tennis Round Robin starting at 10:30 a.m., Messina said.
A massage therapist, esthetician, and physical therapist will be on hand for the entire event, along with Pro Fit Shoes representatives, Ice-Cream by Sally’s, Gift Basket from Noah’s Market among others.
Registration for the event is $25, which includes T-Shirt.
ICI Homes will present a three-day, two-night vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort in Orlando as Grand Prize to the top fundraiser during these events, Messina said.
All proceeds from both events will be contributed to the American Cancer Society, Messina said.
For more information, please contact:
Lisa A. Egle, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Daytona Beach, 386-236-4273
Rosemary Messina, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, ICI Homes, 386-236-4273
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing, said ICI Homes and Plantation Bay will host a “Rally for the Cure” Battle Against Breast Cancer. Golf Tournament & Luncheon starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 will be held at Club de Bonmont.
Friday, October 23, Florida Hospital, Wellness on Wheels will be parked in the parking lot accepting appointments 9-3. Appointments can be made by calling 386-231-3355.
On Saturday, Oct. 24, ICI Homes and Plantation Bay will host “Blast Out Cancer” starting with a Survivor Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Events include a 5K Walk that starts at 8:15 a.m., a 10K Bike Ride that starts at 9:15 a.m. and a Tennis Round Robin starting at 10:30 a.m., Messina said.
A massage therapist, esthetician, and physical therapist will be on hand for the entire event, along with Pro Fit Shoes representatives, Ice-Cream by Sally’s, Gift Basket from Noah’s Market among others.
Registration for the event is $25, which includes T-Shirt.
ICI Homes will present a three-day, two-night vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort in Orlando as Grand Prize to the top fundraiser during these events, Messina said.
All proceeds from both events will be contributed to the American Cancer Society, Messina said.
For more information, please contact:
Lisa A. Egle, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Daytona Beach, 386-236-4273
Rosemary Messina, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, ICI Homes, 386-236-4273
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Mattamy Homes USA Opens New Model Home at Heritage Park in Woodbury
BURNSVILLE, Minn. - Mattamy Homes USA, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, recently held the grand opening of its new Yorkshire model home at Heritage Park, located off Lake Rd. and Independence Way south of Valley Creek Rd. in Woodbury.
Laura Bailey, vice president of sales and marketing for Mattamy Homes USA, said the Yorkshire model home, with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and a loft in 2,129 square feet of living space plus a three-car garage, is now open to the public for viewing.
The Yorkshire, priced from $269,990, boasts an open floor plan, large windows and thoughtfully designed spaces and niches throughout the home. The main floor features a formal living room, an upgraded kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, granite counters and a spacious dinette. The upper floor encompasses three bedrooms plus a loft and convenient laundry area. The master suite features a luxury bath and walk-in closet.
Bailey said Mattamy is currently selling in the sixth phase at Heritage Park, where new three and four bedroom single-family homes are priced from the high $200s.
Heritage Park, situated among winding trails and green spaces, features a clubhouse with party room, a swimming pool, fitness center and playground among its amenities.
To get to the Model Center, open Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 12-6 p.m., take the Woodbury Drive/County Rd. 19 exit off I-94 and go south to Lake Road, east to Independence Way then head north to the community. Visit http://www.mattamyhomes.com/.
For more information contact:
Jennifer Anderson, Marketing Manager, Mattamy Homes-Minnesota 952-898-6131; Jennifer.Anderson@mattamyhomes.com
Jennifer Anderson, Marketing Manager, Mattamy Homes-Minnesota 952-898-6131; Jennifer.Anderson@mattamyhomes.com
Laura Bailey, Vice President Sales & Marketing Mattamy Homes USA 407-599-9994; Laura.Bailey@mattamyhomes.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
About Mattamy Homes:
Mattamy Homes USA builds single-family homes priced from the high $100s in the Twin Cities area. The Canadian based homebuilder operates US home building divisions in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Charlotte, Jacksonville and Orlando. Visit http://www.mattamyhomes.com/.
Mattamy Homes USA builds single-family homes priced from the high $100s in the Twin Cities area. The Canadian based homebuilder operates US home building divisions in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Charlotte, Jacksonville and Orlando. Visit http://www.mattamyhomes.com/.
Datanautix, Inc. Plays Key Role in Launch of Global Service to Improve Customer Call Center Interactions
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. - A Central Florida firm is playing a key role in the worldwide rollout of a global service to improve call center customer interactions for major international corporations.
Datanautix, Inc., based in Winter Springs, designed a sophisticated digitally automated system to monitor and improve customer call center interactions launched recently in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia, by Stellar, which manages more than 300 million customer interactions annually from 17 call center locations around the world.
Stellar’s internationally recognized clients include such brands as Sony, Virgin Blue Airlines, Hyatt Hotels, and Bakers Delight, along with major national telecommunications and energy providers.
Stellar’s ListeningCentreTM system was designed to realign customers’ call center quality monitoring process and reduce quality monitoring costs by 30 to 40 percent, said Sanjay Patel, CEO of Datanautix.
Patel was invited to deliver the keynote address at the launch of Stellar’s ListeningCentreTM service earlier this month in Australia.
Datanautix, Inc. is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at the Seminole/Winter Springs Incubator at 1511 E. S.R. 434.
For more information, contact:
Sanjay Patel, Founder & President, Datanautix, 407-349-5330, sanjay@datanautix.com
Esther Vargas-Davis, Site Manager, UCF Incubator-Seminole County, 407-278-4881
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Sanjay Patel, Founder & President, Datanautix, 407-349-5330, sanjay@datanautix.com
Esther Vargas-Davis, Site Manager, UCF Incubator-Seminole County, 407-278-4881
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About Datanautix:
Datanautix Inc. specializes in helping companies drive key business process improvements in the contact center/customer management market. The Datanautix Intelligent Interaction Analytics and “active listening” approach not only improves on traditional QA and CSAT measurement challenges, but goes beyond the ‘traditional’ to uncover customer expectations to help drive process changes to improve customer loyalty and operating efficiencies. Typical results from Datanautix’ business process reengineering deployment yield 20-30 percent in savings while driving overall customer satisfaction scores up by 10-20 percent. For more information, please visit http://www.datanautix.com/.
Monday, September 28, 2009
NAI Realvest Chairman George Livingston Named One of Central Florida’s Most Influential Business Leaders in 2009
MAITLAND, Fla. - George Livingston, chairman emeritus at NAI Realvest, was named one of the Central Florida region’s 10 most influential business leaders in the construction and commercial real estate industry.
Livingston and nine other business leaders will be honored at a special banquet at the Hilton Orlando Hotel on Destination Parkway Thursday, Oct. 15.
An investment analyst, Livingston opened NAI Realvest in 1982. The firm currently ranks as one of Central Florida’s largest and most active developers of industrial facilities and one of the area’s largest commercial property firms.
For more information, contact:
George Livingston, Chairman Emeritus, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 glivingston@realvest.com
George Livingston, Chairman Emeritus, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 glivingston@realvest.com
Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit http://www.nairealvest.com/.
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit http://www.nairealvest.com/.
CEO Nexus sowing economic gardening seeds statewide
ORLANDO, Fla., - CEO Nexus, the public-private initiative affiliated with the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program and helps accelerate the growth of second stage companies, is spreading the seeds of “economic gardening” around the state of Florida.
Steve Quello, president of CEO Nexus has been invited to speak across the state on the need and value of economic gardening which has taken root here in central Florida thanks to sponsors such as the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, the Rollins College Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship and the Edward Lowe Foundation, who have embraced the need to mentor second stage companies as an important ingredient of job creation.
Since May, Quello has been spreading his story by addressing economic development commission workshops and public forums in Orange, Lake, Sarasota, Collier, Broward and Citrus counties.
Quello has booked speaking engagements Oct. 7 at the Volusia County EDC, Oct. 28 at the Florida Development Assn. in Orlando and on Nov. 16 at the Pasco County EDC.
“Economic gardening has shown to be a cost-effective complement to the conventional economic development efforts of luring large employers to the area,” Quello said.
The Rollins College Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship is committed to hosting invitation only CEO Nexus forums quarterly – the next set for Dec. 2 – after its first in September was a resounding success.
CEO Nexus pairs principals, CEOs and top executives of second stage companies with highly successful executives in a forum setting to develop practical, hands-on solutions for business development issues.
For more information, contact:
Steve Quello, President/Principal, CEO Nexus 407-590-6101, squello@ceonexus.com
Dr. Tom O’Neal, Executive Director, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407 882-1120, oneal@mail.ucf.edu
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
About CEO Nexus:
CEO Nexus is a public-private initiative that provides second-stage business leaders—owners, CEOs and presidents—with practical tools and techniques designed specifically for growing second-stage companies. Sponsors include The Edward Lowe Foundation, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, the University of Central Florida Office of Research & Commercialization, Rollins College Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship, Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, Enterprise Florida and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.
Steve Quello, president of CEO Nexus has been invited to speak across the state on the need and value of economic gardening which has taken root here in central Florida thanks to sponsors such as the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, the Rollins College Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship and the Edward Lowe Foundation, who have embraced the need to mentor second stage companies as an important ingredient of job creation.
Since May, Quello has been spreading his story by addressing economic development commission workshops and public forums in Orange, Lake, Sarasota, Collier, Broward and Citrus counties.
Quello has booked speaking engagements Oct. 7 at the Volusia County EDC, Oct. 28 at the Florida Development Assn. in Orlando and on Nov. 16 at the Pasco County EDC.
“Economic gardening has shown to be a cost-effective complement to the conventional economic development efforts of luring large employers to the area,” Quello said.
The Rollins College Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship is committed to hosting invitation only CEO Nexus forums quarterly – the next set for Dec. 2 – after its first in September was a resounding success.
CEO Nexus pairs principals, CEOs and top executives of second stage companies with highly successful executives in a forum setting to develop practical, hands-on solutions for business development issues.
For more information, contact:
Steve Quello, President/Principal, CEO Nexus 407-590-6101, squello@ceonexus.com
Dr. Tom O’Neal, Executive Director, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407 882-1120, oneal@mail.ucf.edu
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
About CEO Nexus:
CEO Nexus is a public-private initiative that provides second-stage business leaders—owners, CEOs and presidents—with practical tools and techniques designed specifically for growing second-stage companies. Sponsors include The Edward Lowe Foundation, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, the University of Central Florida Office of Research & Commercialization, Rollins College Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship, Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, Enterprise Florida and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.
Crossman & Company Appoints Diana Kim Research Analyst
ORLANDO, Fla. - Crossman & Company, one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management companies in the Southeast, recently appointed Diana Kim as research analyst.
Justin Greider, senior associate at Crossman & Company, said Kim earned her undergraduate degree from Ewha Women’s University in Korea and is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Real Estate at the University of Florida.
For more information please contact:
Justin Greider, Senior Associate, Crossman & Company/ICSC Florida Next Generation Chair, 407-581-6225; jgreider@crossmanco.com
John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
About Crossman & Company:
Crossman & Company is one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management companies in the Southeast with over 16 million square feet under leasing and/or management. Founded in Orlando in 1990, Crossman & Company is a full service commercial real estate firm that advises its clients in leasing, management, development and investment sales of retail and office properties and serves clients including Publix Super Markets, Inc., Lake Nona, PREIT, and LaSalle Investment Management. Please visit http://www.crossmanco.com/, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Five Ready-To-Move-In Homes, Eight Home Sites Remain for Sale at Las Calinas in St. Augustine
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - Only five ready-to-move-in homes and eight home sites remain for sale at Las Calinas, located on Palomino Way, off U.S. Hwy 1, two miles north of World Golf Parkway in St. Augustine.
Dan Gregory, general sales manager at Beazer Homes in the Jacksonville region, said four and five-bedroom ready-to-move-on homes range in size from 2,465 square feet of living space to 2,811 square feet. Prices start from the high $200s.
New single-family homes at Las Calinas feature eSMART energy-saving engineering with programmable thermostats, cost-saving CFL light bulbs, water-saving Moen low flow shower heads and faucets, MERV 8 air filters, and low VOC paints and carpets.
Las Calinas features a community swimming pool with cabana, childen’s playground with slides, a community recreation center with barbeque grill, basketball court, tennis court, and sand volleyball court, and a fishing pier with covered ramada.
For more information, contact:
Dan Gregory, General Sales Manager, Beazer Homes-Jacksonville 904-484-0166 x 227; dgregory@beazer.com
Theresa Tilton, Vice President of Sales Beazer Homes /Florida Division 407-339-4114; ttilton@beazer.com
David Byrnes President Beazer Homes / Florida Division - 407-339-4114 dbyrnes@beazer.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
About Beazer Homes:
Beazer Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the country's 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 17 states. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BZH."
Dan Gregory, general sales manager at Beazer Homes in the Jacksonville region, said four and five-bedroom ready-to-move-on homes range in size from 2,465 square feet of living space to 2,811 square feet. Prices start from the high $200s.
New single-family homes at Las Calinas feature eSMART energy-saving engineering with programmable thermostats, cost-saving CFL light bulbs, water-saving Moen low flow shower heads and faucets, MERV 8 air filters, and low VOC paints and carpets.
Las Calinas features a community swimming pool with cabana, childen’s playground with slides, a community recreation center with barbeque grill, basketball court, tennis court, and sand volleyball court, and a fishing pier with covered ramada.
For more information, contact:
Dan Gregory, General Sales Manager, Beazer Homes-Jacksonville 904-484-0166 x 227; dgregory@beazer.com
Theresa Tilton, Vice President of Sales Beazer Homes /Florida Division 407-339-4114; ttilton@beazer.com
David Byrnes President Beazer Homes / Florida Division - 407-339-4114 dbyrnes@beazer.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
About Beazer Homes:
Beazer Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the country's 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 17 states. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BZH."
Lennar’s Southwest Florida Division opens two bedroom model coach home, new phase at River Strand in Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla. - Lennar’s Southwest Florida Division has opened a two bedroom model coach home and a new phase at River Strand, the gated, community within Heritage Harbour, located off S.R. 64 near I-75 Exit 220-East in Bradenton.
Matt Figlesthler, area sales manager for Lennar’s Southwest Florida division, said the new Hibiscus model coach home offers three bedrooms and two baths in 1,800 square feet of living space with a two-car garage priced from the $220s. Granite counters, stainless steel appliances and diagonal tile throughout are among the model’s special features.
Figlesthler said only eight ready-to-move-in coach homes remain for sale in the first phase at River Strand Coach homes.
Home buyers at River Strand receive membership in the River Strand Golf and Country Club, which features the 27-hole championship golf course designed by Arthur Hills along with a 39,000 square foot members-only clubhouse featuring fine and casual dining, eight lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, an Aqua practice driving range, a 3,500 square foot fitness center with separate aerobics room and 24-hour access to homeowners.
For more information, contact:
Matt Devereaux, Director of Sales, Lennar-Southwest Florida 239-278-1177
Matt Figlesthler, Area Sales Manager, Lennar-Southwest Florida 239-278-1177
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
Matt Figlesthler, area sales manager for Lennar’s Southwest Florida division, said the new Hibiscus model coach home offers three bedrooms and two baths in 1,800 square feet of living space with a two-car garage priced from the $220s. Granite counters, stainless steel appliances and diagonal tile throughout are among the model’s special features.
Figlesthler said only eight ready-to-move-in coach homes remain for sale in the first phase at River Strand Coach homes.
Home buyers at River Strand receive membership in the River Strand Golf and Country Club, which features the 27-hole championship golf course designed by Arthur Hills along with a 39,000 square foot members-only clubhouse featuring fine and casual dining, eight lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, an Aqua practice driving range, a 3,500 square foot fitness center with separate aerobics room and 24-hour access to homeowners.
For more information, contact:
Matt Devereaux, Director of Sales, Lennar-Southwest Florida 239-278-1177
Matt Figlesthler, Area Sales Manager, Lennar-Southwest Florida 239-278-1177
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
GeoMotion Group Appoints West Coast Manager in Response to Rapid Growth
ORLANDO, FL – GeoMotion Group, an innovative fitness and learning company which offers a variety of programs for developing physically active and academically successful children, has appointed David Hernandez as regional manager for the West Coast.
Based in New Mexico, Hernandez is responsible for the all of the US market west of the Rocky Mountains states and Texas. Hernandez has 19 years of experience in providing education services and solutions for fitness education and curriculum delivery. Prior to joining GeoMotion he was regional manager for XCAL, a distribution company of curriculum solutions to education. His experience also includes serving as regional manager for Polar Electro USA and regional representative for Education Management Corporation.
“We have experienced unprecedented growth because of the unique solutions GeoMotion offers and the impact our products are having,” said Dr. Debby Mitchell, president and founder of
GeoMotion Group. “We needed to expand our management team to respond to the demand for our products. David is an invaluable addition to our team to help manage our customer growth in the West Coast region.” Mitchell said.
GeoMotion Group offers three distinct product lines which can interact to offer a complete solution: GeoFitness makes each person successful through fitness activities. Learnercise gets children up and moving while learning numbers, colors, alphabet, time, and more. GeoDance makes learning to dance simple and fun through choreographed routines
For more information about this press release, contact:
Gabriela Coban, Ten-global, LLC, 407-492-0570 or gcoban@ten-gobal.com
Carol Ann Dykes, UCF Incubator-Research Park, 407-882-0211 or cdykes@mail.ucf.edu
Larry Vershel Communications, 386-837-8780 or 407-644-4142; lvershelco@aol.com
About GeoMotion Group:
GeoMotion Group is an innovative fitness and learning company which offers a variety of programs for pre-school to schools, and active seniors. They include: Nutrition Education, Active Learning, Children's Choreography, Integrated Academics and Games, Hip Hop, Partner and Latin Dance, Cardiovascular Activities, Functional Integrated Training and Fitness circuits, Athletic, Plyometrics (GeoMetrix) and Sport Specific Training.
Founded in 2002 by Dr. Debby Mitchell, Associate Professor, Coordinator of Sports and Fitness for University of Central Florida, GeoMotion Group is based in Orlando, Florida, and is a client of the University of Central Florida Business Incubator Program.
To learn more about GeoMotion Group please visit: http://www.geomotiongroup.com/ or call 407-275-0510. For the West Coast you may send an email to David Hernandez at d.hernandez@geomotiongroup.com or call 505-401-4804
About the UCF Incubator Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 130 emerging companies (including nearly 70 current clients) create over $500 million in annual revenue and more than 1600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With six facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, the City of Sanford and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit http://www.incubator.ucf.edu/.
Data Transfer Solutions Programmer Honored For "Secured Software" GSSP Expert
ORLANDO, Fla. – A software programming “expert” at Data Transfer Solutions (DTS) recently earned his GSSP (Global Secured Software Programming) certification from the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) organization.A.M. “Trey” Fragala, III, AICP, chief operating officer at the technology firm said DTS Programmer Rusty Phillips received the certification for his secured software programming. Phillips has been with DTS four years, Fragala said.
Data Transfer Solutions, LLC, (DTS), based in Orlando’s Avalon Park, provides (GIS) Geographic Information Systems, transportation planning, asset management, Web design, database applications, and video and multimedia production services to local governments and regional and state agencies throughout the U.S. The company has offices in eight major U.S. cities.
For more information, contact:
A.M. “Trey” Fragala, III, AICP, Chief Operating Officer, Data Transfer Solutions, 3680 Avalon Park East Blvd., Suite 200, Orlando, 32828; 407-382-5222; tfragala@edats.com
A.M. “Trey” Fragala, III, AICP, Chief Operating Officer, Data Transfer Solutions, 3680 Avalon Park East Blvd., Suite 200, Orlando, 32828; 407-382-5222; tfragala@edats.com
Jade Winfrey, Marketing Coordinator, Data Transfer Solutions, 407-382-5222; jwinfrey@edats.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com
NR Electronics Earns ISO 9001-2008 Certification from International Organization for Standardization
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. - NR Electronics LLC, the Winter Springs company that procures and distributes obsolete and hard-to-find electronic components worldwide, has passed a comprehensive and rigorous assessment of its Quality Management System and is now a fully certified ISO 9001-2008 organization.
Liza Ordonez, managing director of NR Electronics, LLC, said an ISO 9001-2008 Certification is an important qualification for companies that trade globally. The certification represents that NR Electronics meets internationally defined and accepted standards of quality, and that they are committed to quality both in product and service.
ISO, a non-governmental organization (NGO) with offices in 162 countries, is the world's leading developer of international standards and is recognized worldwide as the authority on quality management.
“ISO 9001-2008 Certification is an especially important qualification when dealing with governmental agencies in other countries,” Ordonez explained.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
NR Electronics is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at the Seminole/Winter Springs Incubator at 1511 E. S.R. 434.
The firm is a recipient of the U.S. Department of Commerce Export Achievement Award.
For more information contact:
Liza Ordonez, Managing Director, NR Electronics LLC, 407-278-8885 or 7548 Liza@nrelectronics.com
Esther Vargas-Davis, Site Manager, UCF Incubator–Seminole County, 407-278-4881; evargasd@mail.ucf.edu
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About the UCF Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 100 emerging companies (including nearly 70 current clients) create over $500 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With five facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, City of Sanford and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Liza Ordonez, managing director of NR Electronics, LLC, said an ISO 9001-2008 Certification is an important qualification for companies that trade globally. The certification represents that NR Electronics meets internationally defined and accepted standards of quality, and that they are committed to quality both in product and service.
ISO, a non-governmental organization (NGO) with offices in 162 countries, is the world's leading developer of international standards and is recognized worldwide as the authority on quality management.
“ISO 9001-2008 Certification is an especially important qualification when dealing with governmental agencies in other countries,” Ordonez explained.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
NR Electronics is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at the Seminole/Winter Springs Incubator at 1511 E. S.R. 434.
The firm is a recipient of the U.S. Department of Commerce Export Achievement Award.
For more information contact:
Liza Ordonez, Managing Director, NR Electronics LLC, 407-278-8885 or 7548 Liza@nrelectronics.com
Esther Vargas-Davis, Site Manager, UCF Incubator–Seminole County, 407-278-4881; evargasd@mail.ucf.edu
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About the UCF Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 100 emerging companies (including nearly 70 current clients) create over $500 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With five facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, City of Sanford and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Lennar Reports Sales of 10 Villas and Executive Homes in Four Weeks at Bella Terra in Estero
ESTERO, Fla. - Lennar’s Southwest Florida division reported it sold 10 new villas and executive homes during a recent four-week period at Bella Terra, the master planned resort style community located off Corkscrew Rd. east of I-75 in Estero.
Matt Devereaux, director of sales for Lennar’s Southwest Florida division, said three bedroom, two bath villa homes at Bella Terra range in size from 1,480 square feet of living space to 2,032 square feet and prices start from the mid $100s.
Bella Terra — the name means “beautiful land” in Italian — features a 7,000 square foot community clubhouse with state of the art fitness facilities, a meeting room, club room with kitchen, children’s play area, a game room, on-site management office, and southwest Florida’s largest swimming pool, a million dollar pool with waterfall and spa.
Bella Terra community center includes basketball, tennis and bocce ball courts, a tot lot, beach volleyball, inline skating rink, a baseball field, soccer field, clubhouse, fitness center and banquet room.
For more information contact:
Matt Devereaux, Director of Sales, Lennar-Southwest Florida 239-278-1177
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
Matt Devereaux, director of sales for Lennar’s Southwest Florida division, said three bedroom, two bath villa homes at Bella Terra range in size from 1,480 square feet of living space to 2,032 square feet and prices start from the mid $100s.
Bella Terra — the name means “beautiful land” in Italian — features a 7,000 square foot community clubhouse with state of the art fitness facilities, a meeting room, club room with kitchen, children’s play area, a game room, on-site management office, and southwest Florida’s largest swimming pool, a million dollar pool with waterfall and spa.
Bella Terra community center includes basketball, tennis and bocce ball courts, a tot lot, beach volleyball, inline skating rink, a baseball field, soccer field, clubhouse, fitness center and banquet room.
For more information contact:
Matt Devereaux, Director of Sales, Lennar-Southwest Florida 239-278-1177
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
ICI Homes, Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club to Host Realtor Appreciation Day, Golf Tournament Oct. 2
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - ICI Homes and Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club in Ormond Beach will host Realtor Appreciation Day on Friday, Oct. 2 starting with registration at 9:30 a.m.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said a golf scramble is set to start at 11 a.m.
Lunch will be served, and facials, massages and workouts will be available in the Plantation Bay clubhouse.
The event is open to Volusia area Realtors only and RSVP is required.
To participate, telephone ICI Homes at 386-236-2282
For more information, please contact:
Lisa A. Egle, Marketing Manager ICI Homes 386-236-4273; legle@icihomes.com
Rosemary Messina, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, ICI Homes, 386-236-4273
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About ICI Homes:
ICI Homes is ranked as one of the largest privately owned homebuilders in the US. The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and develops communities and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as Northeast Florida, Orlando and Tampa.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said a golf scramble is set to start at 11 a.m.
Lunch will be served, and facials, massages and workouts will be available in the Plantation Bay clubhouse.
The event is open to Volusia area Realtors only and RSVP is required.
To participate, telephone ICI Homes at 386-236-2282
For more information, please contact:
Lisa A. Egle, Marketing Manager ICI Homes 386-236-4273; legle@icihomes.com
Rosemary Messina, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, ICI Homes, 386-236-4273
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About ICI Homes:
ICI Homes is ranked as one of the largest privately owned homebuilders in the US. The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and develops communities and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as Northeast Florida, Orlando and Tampa.
GeoMotion To Unveil Newest Products To Combat Childhood Obesity at Phoenix Conference
ORLANDO, FL - GeoMotion Group, an innovative fitness and learning company which offers a variety of programs for children and active seniors, will unveil their newest products at the annual conference of the Arizona Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance ( AzAHPERD) to be held September 24 in Phoenix.
GeoMotion Group products have all been developed based on research proving how physical activity can dramatically enhance learning and academic success while making an impact on reducing childhood obesity.
“We have experienced unprecedented growth because of the unique solutions GeoMotion offers,“ says Dr. Debby Mitchell, President and Founder of GeoMotion Group. “The epidemic of childhood obesity in this country is something our company is committed to impacting in a positive way.”
The newest product line – Learnercise – targets pre-school and early elementary age children and gets them up and moving while learning numbers, colors, time, the alphabet and more.
GeoMotion’s three product lines all utlize multi-sensory, movement based activities to make physical fitness fun while contributing to enhanced learning and brain development and making physical exercise fun starting as an early age.
Leslie DeRuiter-Hudson, AzAHPERD President, stated,: “In 2007, I purchased the GeoFitness mats for my school with grant money. One of the goals of the grant was to increase physical activity through innovative equipment. Our K-5 students and staff love the GeoFitness mats.
We use them for fitness, dance and games. You can use them so many different ways and we see every day a positive change in our students. They are definitely worth the money.”
GeoMotion Group includes 3 distinct product lines which can interact to offer a complete solution: GeoFitness makes each person successful through fitness activities. Learnercise gets children up moving while learning numbers, colors, alphabet, time, and more. GeoDance makes learning to dance simple and fun through children's choreographed routines
Founded in 2002 by Dr. Debby Mitchell, Associate Professor, Coordinator of Sports and Fitness for the University of Central Florida, GeoMotion Group is a client of the University of Central Florida Business Incubator Program.
For more information about this press release, contact
Gabriela Coban, Ten-global, LLC, 407-492-0570 or gcoban@ten-gobal.com
Carol Ann Dykes, UCF Incubator – Research Park, 407-882-0211 or cdykes@mail.ucf.edu Larry Vershel Communications, 386-837-8780 or 407-644-4142; lvershelco@aol.com
About GeoMotion Group:
GeoMotion Group is an innovative fitness and learning company which offers a variety of programs for pre-school to schools, and active seniors. They include: Nutrition Education, Active Learning, Children's Choreography, Integrated Academics and Games, Hip Hop, Partner and Latin Dance, Cardiovascular Activities, Functional Integrated Training and Fitness circuits, Athletic, Plyometrics (GeoMetrix) and Sport Specific Training. To learn more about GeoMotion Group please visit: www.geomotiongroup.com or call 407-275-0510. For the West Coast please contact d.hernandez@geomotiongroup.com
About the UCF Incubator Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 130 emerging companies (including nearly 70 current clients) create over $500 million in annual revenue and more than 1600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With six facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, the City of Sanford and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
GeoMotion Group products have all been developed based on research proving how physical activity can dramatically enhance learning and academic success while making an impact on reducing childhood obesity.
“We have experienced unprecedented growth because of the unique solutions GeoMotion offers,“ says Dr. Debby Mitchell, President and Founder of GeoMotion Group. “The epidemic of childhood obesity in this country is something our company is committed to impacting in a positive way.”
The newest product line – Learnercise – targets pre-school and early elementary age children and gets them up and moving while learning numbers, colors, time, the alphabet and more.
GeoMotion’s three product lines all utlize multi-sensory, movement based activities to make physical fitness fun while contributing to enhanced learning and brain development and making physical exercise fun starting as an early age.
Leslie DeRuiter-Hudson, AzAHPERD President, stated,: “In 2007, I purchased the GeoFitness mats for my school with grant money. One of the goals of the grant was to increase physical activity through innovative equipment. Our K-5 students and staff love the GeoFitness mats.
We use them for fitness, dance and games. You can use them so many different ways and we see every day a positive change in our students. They are definitely worth the money.”
GeoMotion Group includes 3 distinct product lines which can interact to offer a complete solution: GeoFitness makes each person successful through fitness activities. Learnercise gets children up moving while learning numbers, colors, alphabet, time, and more. GeoDance makes learning to dance simple and fun through children's choreographed routines
Founded in 2002 by Dr. Debby Mitchell, Associate Professor, Coordinator of Sports and Fitness for the University of Central Florida, GeoMotion Group is a client of the University of Central Florida Business Incubator Program.
For more information about this press release, contact
Gabriela Coban, Ten-global, LLC, 407-492-0570 or gcoban@ten-gobal.com
Carol Ann Dykes, UCF Incubator – Research Park, 407-882-0211 or cdykes@mail.ucf.edu Larry Vershel Communications, 386-837-8780 or 407-644-4142; lvershelco@aol.com
About GeoMotion Group:
GeoMotion Group is an innovative fitness and learning company which offers a variety of programs for pre-school to schools, and active seniors. They include: Nutrition Education, Active Learning, Children's Choreography, Integrated Academics and Games, Hip Hop, Partner and Latin Dance, Cardiovascular Activities, Functional Integrated Training and Fitness circuits, Athletic, Plyometrics (GeoMetrix) and Sport Specific Training. To learn more about GeoMotion Group please visit: www.geomotiongroup.com or call 407-275-0510. For the West Coast please contact d.hernandez@geomotiongroup.com
About the UCF Incubator Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 130 emerging companies (including nearly 70 current clients) create over $500 million in annual revenue and more than 1600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With six facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, the City of Sanford and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Avalon Park Group negotiates new office lease agreement
ORLANDO, Fla. –Avalon Park Group, developers of Avalon Park in east Orlando, recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 465 square feet of office space in the Avalon Park Professional Building at 13000 Avalon Lake Drive, Ste. 205 in downtown Avalon Park.
Brendon Dedekind, director of leasing and business development for Avalon Park Group, said Winter Park-based Insurance Reporting Associates is the new tenant who adds diversity and strength to the tenant mix in Downtown Avalon Park.
For more information about this release, please contact:
Brendon Dedekind, Director of Leasing/Business Development, Avalon Park Group Management Inc., 407-658-6565
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565
Beat Kahli, Owner / Founder, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Brendon Dedekind, director of leasing and business development for Avalon Park Group, said Winter Park-based Insurance Reporting Associates is the new tenant who adds diversity and strength to the tenant mix in Downtown Avalon Park.
For more information about this release, please contact:
Brendon Dedekind, Director of Leasing/Business Development, Avalon Park Group Management Inc., 407-658-6565
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565
Beat Kahli, Owner / Founder, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Data Transfer Solutions Awarded Major Contract to Design, Deploy GIS Mapping Program to Monitor Health of U.S. Forests
ORLANDO, Fla. - Data Transfer Solutions, LLC based in downtown Avalon Park was recently awarded a major contract by the U.S. Forest Service to design and deploy a GIS mapping system to monitor the health of forests in the U.S.
A.M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions, said the IDIQ (Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery) contract was awarded by the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team (FHTET), created in 1995 to develop and deliver forest health technology services to field personnel in public and private organizations.
“Our job is to design, develop, implement, and maintain web-based GIS applications that will support the monitoring and analysis of forest health throughout the United States,” Fragala said.
Fragala said the new system will play a big role in monitoring the effects of global warming on the nation’s forests and measuring the volume of renewable forest resources.
Fragala said the contract is valued at up to $800,000 over the next four years.
Based in Orlando, Data Transfer Solutions, LLC, provides Geographic Information Systems (GIS), transportation planning, asset management, Web design, database applications, and video and multimedia production services to local governments and regional and state agencies throughout the U.S.
For more information, contact:
A.M. “Trey” Fragala, III, AICP, Chief Operating Officer, Data Transfer Solutions, 3680 Avalon Park East Blvd., Suite 200, Orlando, 32828; 407-382-5222; tfragala@edats.comJ
ade Winfrey, Marketing Coordinator, Data Transfer Solutions, 407-382-5222; jwinfrey@edats.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com
A.M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions, said the IDIQ (Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery) contract was awarded by the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team (FHTET), created in 1995 to develop and deliver forest health technology services to field personnel in public and private organizations.
“Our job is to design, develop, implement, and maintain web-based GIS applications that will support the monitoring and analysis of forest health throughout the United States,” Fragala said.
Fragala said the new system will play a big role in monitoring the effects of global warming on the nation’s forests and measuring the volume of renewable forest resources.
Fragala said the contract is valued at up to $800,000 over the next four years.
Based in Orlando, Data Transfer Solutions, LLC, provides Geographic Information Systems (GIS), transportation planning, asset management, Web design, database applications, and video and multimedia production services to local governments and regional and state agencies throughout the U.S.
For more information, contact:
A.M. “Trey” Fragala, III, AICP, Chief Operating Officer, Data Transfer Solutions, 3680 Avalon Park East Blvd., Suite 200, Orlando, 32828; 407-382-5222; tfragala@edats.comJ
ade Winfrey, Marketing Coordinator, Data Transfer Solutions, 407-382-5222; jwinfrey@edats.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com
Lennar Reports Sales of 17 Terrace Condominiums in August at Heritage Bay in Naples, only 20 Terrace Homes remain for sale
NAPLES, Fla. - Lennar’s Southwest Florida Division reports it sold 17 new Terrace Condominiums in August and thus far in September, seven, at Heritage Bay, a gated golf and country club resort community located on Immokalee Rd. east of I-75 in Naples.
Matt Devereaux, director of sales for Lennar’s Southwest Florida division, said only 20 terrace condominiums remain for sale.
New two bedroom, two bath Terrace Condominiums at Heritage Bay offer 1,232 square feet of living space to 1,434 square feet and pricing starts from the mid-$100s.
Membership in the 27-hole Heritage Bay championship golf course is included with each home purchased at the Terrace Condominiums at Heritage Bay, and amenities include a two-story clubhouse that features fine and casual dining, card and meeting rooms, a resort-style swimming pool with a sun deck and a poolside “Chickee Bar.” State-of-the-art fitness facilities and seven lighted Har-Tru tennis courts with stadium seating for tournaments are also among the amenities, Devereaux said.
Eighty percent of the land at Heritage Bay in Naples is comprised of lakes, golf course and preserves, providing beautiful lake and golf views from most homes, Devereaux said.
For more information, contact:
Matt Devereaux, Director of Sales, Lennar-Southwest Florida 239-278-1177
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
Matt Devereaux, director of sales for Lennar’s Southwest Florida division, said only 20 terrace condominiums remain for sale.
New two bedroom, two bath Terrace Condominiums at Heritage Bay offer 1,232 square feet of living space to 1,434 square feet and pricing starts from the mid-$100s.
Membership in the 27-hole Heritage Bay championship golf course is included with each home purchased at the Terrace Condominiums at Heritage Bay, and amenities include a two-story clubhouse that features fine and casual dining, card and meeting rooms, a resort-style swimming pool with a sun deck and a poolside “Chickee Bar.” State-of-the-art fitness facilities and seven lighted Har-Tru tennis courts with stadium seating for tournaments are also among the amenities, Devereaux said.
Eighty percent of the land at Heritage Bay in Naples is comprised of lakes, golf course and preserves, providing beautiful lake and golf views from most homes, Devereaux said.
For more information, contact:
Matt Devereaux, Director of Sales, Lennar-Southwest Florida 239-278-1177
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
NAI Realvest Negotiates sale of 22.70 acre development site in Groveland
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated the sale of a 22.70-acre commercial development site on U.S. Highway 27 in Groveland in south Lake County.
Associate Jeff Ettinger brokered the transaction representing the buyer, Edward Meixsell. Robert J. Hester IV, Trustee, based in DeLeon Springs is the seller.
The buyer plans a future commercial development on the site fronting US 27.
For more information, contact:
Jeff Ettinger, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 jettinger@realvest.com
Patrick Mahoney, President NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, LV Communications, 407-644-4142
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, covering all of central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
Associate Jeff Ettinger brokered the transaction representing the buyer, Edward Meixsell. Robert J. Hester IV, Trustee, based in DeLeon Springs is the seller.
The buyer plans a future commercial development on the site fronting US 27.
For more information, contact:
Jeff Ettinger, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 jettinger@realvest.com
Patrick Mahoney, President NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, LV Communications, 407-644-4142
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, covering all of central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
New River Township offers Pasco County Parks & Recreation Dept. a 90-Acre Tract for Regional Park
TAMPA, Fla. - New River Township has offered to give the Pasco County Parks & Recreation Dept. a 90-acre site adjacent to River Glen Blvd. at New River Township, located off S.R. 54 in Pasco County.
Ross Halle, vice president of New River Partners, LP, and town planner at New River Township, said the 90-acre parcel is an ideal location for a regional park.
New River Township is a master planned development that features a variety of retail and public facilities, schools and homes in a wide range of price levels.
For more information contact:
Ross Halle, Vice President / Town Planner, New River Partners/APG 407-658-6565
Eric Marks, Esq., Vice President Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565
Beat Kahli, Founder /Owner Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, Lvershelco@aol.com
Ross Halle, vice president of New River Partners, LP, and town planner at New River Township, said the 90-acre parcel is an ideal location for a regional park.
New River Township is a master planned development that features a variety of retail and public facilities, schools and homes in a wide range of price levels.
For more information contact:
Ross Halle, Vice President / Town Planner, New River Partners/APG 407-658-6565
Eric Marks, Esq., Vice President Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565
Beat Kahli, Founder /Owner Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, Lvershelco@aol.com
University Club of Orlando to Host Inaugural Breakfast Oct. 21 to Launch Young Executive Society for Aspiring Professionals
ORLANDO, Fla. - The University Club of Orlando has launched a Young Executive Society for aspiring young professionals and plans to invite a select few outstanding central Florida high school seniors for participation in the society.
Justin Wright, director of membership and events at the University Club of Orlando, said the Young Executive Society will hold its first breakfast at 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and young professionals interested in joining are invited.
Wright said The University Club recently solicited nominations for outstanding area high school seniors and selected a few to be recognized at the Young Executive Society breakfast meetings.
Students from Jones High School, Wekiva High School and Olympia High School have been invited and have already agreed to participate.
Each year The University Club of Orlando distributes $50,000 in scholarships to local colleges, universities and community colleges.
Young professionals interested in joining The University Club’s Young Executive Society or participating in the breakfasts, should contact Wright at 407-425-2514 before Oct. 10.
For more information about this press release, contact:
Justin Wright, Membership & Event Director, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514; PRIVATEEVENTS@UCLUBORLANDO.COM
Susan Greene, General Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, GM@UCLUBORLANDO.COM
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
Justin Wright, director of membership and events at the University Club of Orlando, said the Young Executive Society will hold its first breakfast at 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and young professionals interested in joining are invited.
Wright said The University Club recently solicited nominations for outstanding area high school seniors and selected a few to be recognized at the Young Executive Society breakfast meetings.
Students from Jones High School, Wekiva High School and Olympia High School have been invited and have already agreed to participate.
Each year The University Club of Orlando distributes $50,000 in scholarships to local colleges, universities and community colleges.
Young professionals interested in joining The University Club’s Young Executive Society or participating in the breakfasts, should contact Wright at 407-425-2514 before Oct. 10.
For more information about this press release, contact:
Justin Wright, Membership & Event Director, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514; PRIVATEEVENTS@UCLUBORLANDO.COM
Susan Greene, General Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, GM@UCLUBORLANDO.COM
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Associate Plays Key Role in Auction
ORLANDO, Fla. - Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty recently honored senior business developer Troy Fletcher for his work in negotiating one of the firm’s most successful property auction agreements in 2009.Fletcher, who joined Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty in mid-2008, worked with developers to secure the agreement to auction off 27 luxury condominiums remaining for sale at Artisan Park condominiums in Celebration.
The auction, which was widely marketed throughout the U.S. and internationally, was a resounding success. All 27 condominiums were sold, generating more than $6 million in sales.
“Troy Fletcher is a talented, enthusiastic executive who is part of the company’s elite Workout Team that focuses on supporting builders, developers and lenders,” said Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty.
For more information about this press release, contact:
Roger Soderstrom, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Founder/Owner 407-588-1260
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates five performance centers which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Crossman & Company negotiates lease agreement for Jimmy’s Bar and Pub on Millennia Blvd. in Southwest Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. - Crossman & Company, one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, recently negotiated a new long-term lease agreement for 2,296 square feet of retail space on Millennia Blvd. at Northbridge at Millennium Lake near the Mall at Millennia in southwest Orlando.
John Crossman, President of Crossman & Company said Northbridge at Millennium Partners, LTD, a subsidiary of Concord Management, Ltd., leased space to Jimmy’s Bar and Pub, which plans to open in October.
Crossman & Company associates Danny Germano and Whitaker Leonhardt negotiated the lease agreement on behalf of the landlord.
For more information please contact:
Justin Greider, Senior Associate, Crossman & Company/ICSC Florida Next Generation Chair, 407-581-6225; jgreider@crossmanco.com
John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
About Crossman & Company:
Crossman & Company is one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management companies in the Southeast with over 16 million square feet under leasing and/or management. Founded in Orlando in 1990, Crossman & Company is a full service commercial real estate firm that advises its clients in leasing, management, development and investment sales of retail and office properties and serves clients including Publix Super Markets, Inc., Lake Nona, PREIT, and LaSalle Investment Management. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
John Crossman, President of Crossman & Company said Northbridge at Millennium Partners, LTD, a subsidiary of Concord Management, Ltd., leased space to Jimmy’s Bar and Pub, which plans to open in October.
Crossman & Company associates Danny Germano and Whitaker Leonhardt negotiated the lease agreement on behalf of the landlord.
For more information please contact:
Justin Greider, Senior Associate, Crossman & Company/ICSC Florida Next Generation Chair, 407-581-6225; jgreider@crossmanco.com
John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
About Crossman & Company:
Crossman & Company is one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management companies in the Southeast with over 16 million square feet under leasing and/or management. Founded in Orlando in 1990, Crossman & Company is a full service commercial real estate firm that advises its clients in leasing, management, development and investment sales of retail and office properties and serves clients including Publix Super Markets, Inc., Lake Nona, PREIT, and LaSalle Investment Management. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Office Lease Agreements totaling more than 6,355 square feet in Winter Park and Maitland
ORLANDO, Fla. - NAI Realvest recently negotiated three new lease agreements for a total of 6,355 square feet of office space in Winter Park and Maitland.
NAI Realvest Principal Tom Kelley, CCIM and Senior Broker Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM negotiated a lease for 3,114 square feet at 2200 Lucien Way in Maitland representing the landlord Lucien Way LLC. Lake Worth-based Nurse on Call, Inc. is the new tenant.
At 291 Southhall Lane, Kelley represented landlord JLR Properties in a lease agreement with Maitland-based Brockman Insurance Group who took 841 square feet in the building.
Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the lease of 2,400 square feet in the Winter Park Commerce Center at 921 N. Pennsylvania Ave. representing the landlord, WFI, LLP of Winter Park. Maitland-based Stonebridge Financial Planning Group, LLC is the new tenant represented by Jim Posey of Keller Williams Commercial.
For more information, contact:
Michael Heidrich, Principal, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, mheidrich@realvest.com
Tom Kelley, CCIM, Principal, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, tkelley@realvest.com
Patrick Mahoney, President NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
Beth Payan or Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
NAI Realvest Principal Tom Kelley, CCIM and Senior Broker Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM negotiated a lease for 3,114 square feet at 2200 Lucien Way in Maitland representing the landlord Lucien Way LLC. Lake Worth-based Nurse on Call, Inc. is the new tenant.
At 291 Southhall Lane, Kelley represented landlord JLR Properties in a lease agreement with Maitland-based Brockman Insurance Group who took 841 square feet in the building.
Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the lease of 2,400 square feet in the Winter Park Commerce Center at 921 N. Pennsylvania Ave. representing the landlord, WFI, LLP of Winter Park. Maitland-based Stonebridge Financial Planning Group, LLC is the new tenant represented by Jim Posey of Keller Williams Commercial.
For more information, contact:
Michael Heidrich, Principal, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, mheidrich@realvest.com
Tom Kelley, CCIM, Principal, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, tkelley@realvest.com
Patrick Mahoney, President NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
Beth Payan or Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
Avalon Park’s Farmer's Market to add arts and crafts, collectibles and antique dealers to market starting in October
ORLANDO, Fla. – Starting Oct. 11, the Avalon Park Farmer’s Market in downtown Avalon Park will have a new look.
Stephanie Hodson, marketing coordinator for Avalon Park Group, said the Farmer’s Market will include arts and crafts, collectibles and antique dealers when it opens its winter season on Oct. 11
“The Avalon Park Farmer’s Market will be opened on the second Sunday of each month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Downtown Avalon Park off Alafaya Trail in east Orlando,” Hodson said.
For more information about this release, please contact:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565
Beat Kahli, Owner / Founder, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Crossman & Company Appoints Molly Delahunty Research Analyst
ORLANDO, Fla. - Crossman & Company, one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, recently appointed Molly Delahunty as research analyst.
Justin Greider, senior associate at Crossman & Company, said Delahunty graduated from the University of Florida earlier this year. She will be part of the first ever Masters in Real Estate class at the University of Central Florida, beginning in 2010.
For more information please contact:
Justin Greider, Senior Associate, Crossman & Company/ICSC Florida Next Generation Chair, 407-581-6225; jgreider@crossmanco.com
John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
About Crossman & Company:
Crossman & Company is one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management companies in the Southeast with over 16 million square feet under leasing and/or management. Founded in Orlando in 1990, Crossman & Company is a full service commercial real estate firm that advises its clients in leasing, management, development and investment sales of retail and office properties and serves clients including Publix Super Markets, Inc., Lake Nona, PREIT, and LaSalle Investment Management. Please visit http://www.crossmanco.com/, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida negotiates new long-term office lease agreement in Altamonte Springs
ORLANDO, Fla. – Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 130 Grubb & Ellis offices worldwide, recently completed a new long term office lease agreement for 9,292 square feet at 240 E. Central Parkway at the CenterPointe One Office Park in Altamonte Springs.
Andrew E. McCaw, FMA, senior vice president and Anne Deason, associate vice president, in the Office Services Group at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, negotiated the agreement representing the tenant Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide, headquartered in Daytona Beach.
The Orlando campus will move its entire classrooms and offices into the space after the first of the year at the end of the current class session.
Kenneth Koch represented the landlord, Emerson International, Inc. of Altamonte Springs.
Contacts:
Anne Deason, 407-481-5411, adeason@commercialfl.com
Andy McCaw, 407-481-5301, amccaw@commercialfl.com
Larry Vershel 407-644-4142
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida:
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 40 brokers divided among its Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
About Grubb & Ellis:
Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges, mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
Andrew E. McCaw, FMA, senior vice president and Anne Deason, associate vice president, in the Office Services Group at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, negotiated the agreement representing the tenant Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide, headquartered in Daytona Beach.
The Orlando campus will move its entire classrooms and offices into the space after the first of the year at the end of the current class session.
Kenneth Koch represented the landlord, Emerson International, Inc. of Altamonte Springs.
Contacts:
Anne Deason, 407-481-5411, adeason@commercialfl.com
Andy McCaw, 407-481-5301, amccaw@commercialfl.com
Larry Vershel 407-644-4142
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida:
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 40 brokers divided among its Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
About Grubb & Ellis:
Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges, mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
ICI Homes to Host Realtor Social Oct. 15 in Kissimmee
ORLANDO, Fla. - ICI Homes will host a reception for area Realtors on Oct. 15 at Avilla in Kissimmee.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes in Florida, said ICI plans to showcase two new luxury model homes priced from the $300s at Avilla, an intimate gated community located off John Young and Osceola Parkways in Kissimmee. The Realtor reception is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. at 2760 Swoop Circle, Kissimmee 34741.
Avilla offers 81 estate home sites and new luxury homes in a California contemporary design.
New homes at Avilla range in size from 2,500 square feet of living space to more than 3,500 square feet, and include 18-inch tile throughout, solid surfaces in kitchen and baths, tiled roofs, brick pavers in the driveways and streets and lush landscaping.
Decorative street lamps and mailboxes define the community, which offers a community swimming pool with a large covered lanai, tot lot, tennis and basketball courts.
For more information, please contact:
Allison Pope, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Central Florida, 407-466-9663
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About ICI Homes:
ICI Homes is ranked as one of the largest privately owned homebuilders in the US. The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and develops communities and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as Northeast Florida, Orlando and Tampa.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes in Florida, said ICI plans to showcase two new luxury model homes priced from the $300s at Avilla, an intimate gated community located off John Young and Osceola Parkways in Kissimmee. The Realtor reception is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. at 2760 Swoop Circle, Kissimmee 34741.
Avilla offers 81 estate home sites and new luxury homes in a California contemporary design.
New homes at Avilla range in size from 2,500 square feet of living space to more than 3,500 square feet, and include 18-inch tile throughout, solid surfaces in kitchen and baths, tiled roofs, brick pavers in the driveways and streets and lush landscaping.
Decorative street lamps and mailboxes define the community, which offers a community swimming pool with a large covered lanai, tot lot, tennis and basketball courts.
For more information, please contact:
Allison Pope, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Central Florida, 407-466-9663
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About ICI Homes:
ICI Homes is ranked as one of the largest privately owned homebuilders in the US. The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and develops communities and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as Northeast Florida, Orlando and Tampa.
NAI Realvest negotiates new long term industrial lease of 14,400 square feet for Event Technology at Airport Commerce Center
ORLANDO, Fla. - NAI Realvest recently completed a new long-term lease agreement for 14,400 square feet of industrial space at 1629 Prime Ct. in the Airport Commerce Center off Parkline Blvd. and McCoy Rd. in South Orlando.
Robert Blackwell, SIOR principal at the firm, associates Sean DuPree, CCIM and Jim Murr negotiated the transaction representing the tenant, Orlando-based Event Technology, LLC, a full service technology provider for meeting planners, conventions and tradeshows.
The landlord Buckhead-Airport Commerce Center Associates, LLC, based in Boston was represented by Eric Schwetje with CB Richard Ellis.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
For more information, contact:
Robert Blackwell, SIOR or Sean Dupree, CCIM or Jim Murr at NAI Realvest 407-875-9989; rblackwell@realvest.com, sdupree@realvest.com or jmurr@realvest.com
Patrick Mahoney, Chief Operating Officer, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Robert Blackwell, SIOR principal at the firm, associates Sean DuPree, CCIM and Jim Murr negotiated the transaction representing the tenant, Orlando-based Event Technology, LLC, a full service technology provider for meeting planners, conventions and tradeshows.
The landlord Buckhead-Airport Commerce Center Associates, LLC, based in Boston was represented by Eric Schwetje with CB Richard Ellis.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
For more information, contact:
Robert Blackwell, SIOR or Sean Dupree, CCIM or Jim Murr at NAI Realvest 407-875-9989; rblackwell@realvest.com, sdupree@realvest.com or jmurr@realvest.com
Patrick Mahoney, Chief Operating Officer, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Engineering & Computer Simulation among Inc. Magazine’s Top 500 picks
ORLANDO, Fla. - Engineering & Computer Simulation, Inc. (ECS), the Orlando-based firm that develops simulation technology for corporate, academic and military training programs, was recently named to Inc. magazine’s list of “Top 500” fastest growing U.S. companies.
ECS, which reported $11.6 million in revenues last year, has deep roots in Central Florida and is an active participant in the Edward Lowe Foundation’s economic gardening initiative – the CEO Nexus/PeerSpectives™ program, according to Steve Quello, president of CEO Nexus.
A public-private initiative affiliated with the University of Central Florida Department of Research and Commercialization, CEO Nexus brings together local second-stage business leaders in a forum with successful mentoring CEOs of companies in the region.
“ECS’s achievement as one of this year’s Inc fastest growing is a genuine testimonial to economic gardening’s benefits, especially accelerating business growth cycles,” said Dr. Tom O’Neal, associate vice president of the UCF Department of Research and Commercialization.
ECS, located at The Quadrangle on University Blvd. and Alafaya Trail near the UCF Campus, is part of the simulation cluster that the UCF Business Incubation Program and CEO Nexus are helping to cultivate, Quello said.
For more information, contact
Steve Quello, President/Principal, CEO Nexus 407-590-6101; squello@ceonexus.com
Dr. Tom O’Neal, Executive Director, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407 882-1120, oneal@mail.ucf.edu
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142; lvershelco@aol.com
About ECS:
ECS (Engineering & Computer Simulation, Inc.) creates high impact solutions to improve training and education across the spectrum of corporate, academic and military training domains. Our design professionals and engineers work closely with clients to provide solutions that can be tailored to people from diverse backgrounds and that are capable of providing graphic simulated experiences that can be shared with geographically dispersed teams of people.
About CEO Nexus:
CEO Nexus is a public-private initiative that provides second-stage business leaders—owners, CEOs and presidents—with practical tools and techniques designed specifically for growing second-stage companies. Sponsors include The Edward Lowe Foundation, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, the University of Central Florida Office of Research & Commercialization, Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, Enterprise Florida and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.
ECS, which reported $11.6 million in revenues last year, has deep roots in Central Florida and is an active participant in the Edward Lowe Foundation’s economic gardening initiative – the CEO Nexus/PeerSpectives™ program, according to Steve Quello, president of CEO Nexus.
A public-private initiative affiliated with the University of Central Florida Department of Research and Commercialization, CEO Nexus brings together local second-stage business leaders in a forum with successful mentoring CEOs of companies in the region.
“ECS’s achievement as one of this year’s Inc fastest growing is a genuine testimonial to economic gardening’s benefits, especially accelerating business growth cycles,” said Dr. Tom O’Neal, associate vice president of the UCF Department of Research and Commercialization.
ECS, located at The Quadrangle on University Blvd. and Alafaya Trail near the UCF Campus, is part of the simulation cluster that the UCF Business Incubation Program and CEO Nexus are helping to cultivate, Quello said.
For more information, contact
Steve Quello, President/Principal, CEO Nexus 407-590-6101; squello@ceonexus.com
Dr. Tom O’Neal, Executive Director, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407 882-1120, oneal@mail.ucf.edu
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142; lvershelco@aol.com
About ECS:
ECS (Engineering & Computer Simulation, Inc.) creates high impact solutions to improve training and education across the spectrum of corporate, academic and military training domains. Our design professionals and engineers work closely with clients to provide solutions that can be tailored to people from diverse backgrounds and that are capable of providing graphic simulated experiences that can be shared with geographically dispersed teams of people.
About CEO Nexus:
CEO Nexus is a public-private initiative that provides second-stage business leaders—owners, CEOs and presidents—with practical tools and techniques designed specifically for growing second-stage companies. Sponsors include The Edward Lowe Foundation, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, the University of Central Florida Office of Research & Commercialization, Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, Enterprise Florida and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.
Ron Schwartz Sells Interest in Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Cafe
WINTER PARK, Fla. - Winter Park entrepreneur Ron Schwartz has sold his interest in the award-winning Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café in downtown Winter Park to restaurant partner Mary Demetree.
Schwartz, who acquired his interest in the fine dining restaurant sidewalk café and bar in 2002, guided the landmark facility through major renovations and repositioning as one of the region’s best-known restaurants.
As operating partner, Schwartz developed and expanded sidewalk dining, introduced a contemporary fusion menu influenced by Asian, Middle Eastern and continental cuisine; expanded the restaurant’s accommodations outside the formal garden fine dining room; introduced a trendy martini menu and live entertainment to the sidewalk café, established a region-wide e-mail marketing and social network program, and instituted a server training program that included extended tours of California wineries.
Schwartz’s iconic improvements paid off---last year, Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café reported food and beverage sales in excess of $3 million.
Under Schwartz’ leadership, Park Plaza Gardens has given back to the community donating to many charitable organizations in Central Florida including the Council of 101, Hospice of the Comforter, Special Olympics, Morningstar School, Menello Museum and Boys Town.
Schwartz helped to shape the new political landscape in Winter Park encouraging business development, the closing of Park Avenue for special events, and free valet parking for Park Avenue visitors.
“We have developed a loyal following and I’m sure our friends and neighbors will continue to patronize the restaurant and bar,” said Schwartz.
For more information, please contact:
Ron Schwartz, 407-342-3648 (direct)
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
NAI Realvest Appointed Exclusive Town Center Broker for the Unique Harmony Community in Osceola County
MAITLAND, Fla. - NAI Realvest and Managing Partner Paul P. Partyka have been appointed exclusive town center property brokers for Harmony, the unique community under development in eastern Osceola County on U.S. 192-441.
Partyka said the community plans to develop 38,000 square feet of commercial space in the first phase.
Construction is expected to start during the first quarter of next year and Harmony plans to open the space in 2011, Partyka said.
Almost half of the planned space is already committed, Partyka said---an Energy and Sustainability Center plans to open a 15,000 square foot center that will be part of the Florida Sustainable Energy Research Park at Harmony, a program that hopes to attract renewable energy companies to work with its researchers on developing and improving technology .
For more information, contact:
Paul P. Partyka, Managing Partner/Principal NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, ppartyka@realvest.com
Patrick Mahoney, Principal/Chief Operating Officer, 407-875-9989
Beth Payan or Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit http://www.nairealvest.com/.
Crossman & Company President to Speak at Charles A Bruning Distinguished Speaker Series at Florida State University
ORLANDO, Fla. - John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, has been named the “Charles A. Bruning Distinguished Speaker for Fall 2009.” He will be speaking at Florida State University’s College of Business in Tallahassee at 2 p.m. Oct. 29.
The Bruning Speaker Series was established in 1996 to expose FSU Business students to exemplary leadership styles by regularly hosting prominent business leaders. These accomplished business professionals share their knowledge on various business topics, providing students with insight into current global and domestic issues. The presentations allow students to bridge the gap between the classroom and the business world.
Last year’s speaker was Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World, and other previous speakers have included M. Douglas Ivester, former president and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, Alex Sink, former president of Bank of America and Bobby Sasser, president of Dollar Tree Stores.
Crossman is also scheduled to speak Sept. 23 at a luncheon meeting of the Central Florida Chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), where he plans to speak about the development of big box retail stores in Florida.
For more information please contact:
John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com
Justin Greider, Senior Associate, Crossman & Company/ICSC Florida Next Generation Chair, 407-581-6225; jgreider@crossmanco.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
About Crossman & Company:
Crossman & Company is one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management companies in The Southeast with over 16 million square feet under leasing and/or management. Founded in Orlando in 1990, Crossman & Company is a full service commercial real estate firm that advises its clients in leasing, management, development and investment sales of retail and office properties and serves clients including Publix Super Markets, Inc., Lake Nona, PREIT, and LaSalle Investment Management. Please visit http://www.crossmanco.com/, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
The Bruning Speaker Series was established in 1996 to expose FSU Business students to exemplary leadership styles by regularly hosting prominent business leaders. These accomplished business professionals share their knowledge on various business topics, providing students with insight into current global and domestic issues. The presentations allow students to bridge the gap between the classroom and the business world.
Last year’s speaker was Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World, and other previous speakers have included M. Douglas Ivester, former president and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, Alex Sink, former president of Bank of America and Bobby Sasser, president of Dollar Tree Stores.
Crossman is also scheduled to speak Sept. 23 at a luncheon meeting of the Central Florida Chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), where he plans to speak about the development of big box retail stores in Florida.
For more information please contact:
John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com
Justin Greider, Senior Associate, Crossman & Company/ICSC Florida Next Generation Chair, 407-581-6225; jgreider@crossmanco.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
About Crossman & Company:
Crossman & Company is one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management companies in The Southeast with over 16 million square feet under leasing and/or management. Founded in Orlando in 1990, Crossman & Company is a full service commercial real estate firm that advises its clients in leasing, management, development and investment sales of retail and office properties and serves clients including Publix Super Markets, Inc., Lake Nona, PREIT, and LaSalle Investment Management. Please visit http://www.crossmanco.com/, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
Avalon Park Poised with Unique Opportunities for Medical Office, Residential Growth
ORLANDO, Fla. - Avalon Park in east Orlando, in the heart of Innovation Way, is poised for growth in medical professional offices and unique opportunities for private practitioners, including office-residential space.
Ross Halle, vice president of architecture and town planner at Avalon Park, said the 11-year-old community now features more than 3,500 homes on 1,860 acres with elementary, middle, technical and high schools, and a downtown district that will soon feature more than one million square feet of commercial space, rental apartments and town homes and public facilities.
“There are more than 10,000 people within a one mile radius of downtown Avalon Park and more than 50,000 people within a three-mile radius,” Halle said. “Almost half of the households near downtown Avalon Park earn more than $100,000 annually,” he said.
Avalon Park’s unique location – centrally located between the new Medical City, University of Central Florida, Central Florida Research Park and Orlando International Airport has earned its recognition as “Downtown East Orlando,” said Brendon Dedekind, director of business development for Avalon Park Group.
“Our new 45,000 square foot medical office building, which opened this year, is the perfect location for private and clinical practice health care professionals,” Dedekind said.
Development is underway of senior living facilities that will provide a wide range of services, including Alzheimer’s care.
Dedekind said the developer offers certain incentives including capital investment and attractive financing options.
“Avalon Park has matured as the optimal community to live, work and play,” Halle said.
For more information visit www.avalonparkgroup.com or
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565
Beat Kahli, Founder /CEO Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565
Brendon Dedekind, Director of Business Development, 407-648-6565
Ross Halle, VP Architecture/Town Planner Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, Lvershelco@aol.com
Ross Halle, vice president of architecture and town planner at Avalon Park, said the 11-year-old community now features more than 3,500 homes on 1,860 acres with elementary, middle, technical and high schools, and a downtown district that will soon feature more than one million square feet of commercial space, rental apartments and town homes and public facilities.
“There are more than 10,000 people within a one mile radius of downtown Avalon Park and more than 50,000 people within a three-mile radius,” Halle said. “Almost half of the households near downtown Avalon Park earn more than $100,000 annually,” he said.
Avalon Park’s unique location – centrally located between the new Medical City, University of Central Florida, Central Florida Research Park and Orlando International Airport has earned its recognition as “Downtown East Orlando,” said Brendon Dedekind, director of business development for Avalon Park Group.
“Our new 45,000 square foot medical office building, which opened this year, is the perfect location for private and clinical practice health care professionals,” Dedekind said.
Development is underway of senior living facilities that will provide a wide range of services, including Alzheimer’s care.
Dedekind said the developer offers certain incentives including capital investment and attractive financing options.
“Avalon Park has matured as the optimal community to live, work and play,” Halle said.
For more information visit www.avalonparkgroup.com or
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565
Beat Kahli, Founder /CEO Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565
Brendon Dedekind, Director of Business Development, 407-648-6565
Ross Halle, VP Architecture/Town Planner Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, Lvershelco@aol.com
New Casual Dining Bistro Opens in Downtown Avalon Park
ORLANDO, Fla. - A unique casual dining restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the lake at Avalon Park in East Orlando has opened.
Stephanie Hodson, marketing coordinator for community developer Avalon Park Group, said Eastside Bistro, located in the town center at Avalon Park on Avalon Lake Drive is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday until midnight.
Eastside Bistro features casual family dining with sandwiches, salads, flat breads, cheeses, spreads, pasta specialties, dinner specials nightly and a children’s menu, Hodson said. Draft beer, bottle beer, micro brews and an extensive wine list are also featured and happy hour is daily from 4 to 7 p.m.
Eastside Bistro is owned by Paul and Michelle Gref.
For more information, call 407-381-0096 or visit www.eastsidebistroatavalon.com.
For more information about this press release, contact:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565; Stephanie@avalonparkgroup.com
Brendon Dedekind, Director of Business Development, Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565; brendond@avalonparkgroup.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
Stephanie Hodson, marketing coordinator for community developer Avalon Park Group, said Eastside Bistro, located in the town center at Avalon Park on Avalon Lake Drive is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday until midnight.
Eastside Bistro features casual family dining with sandwiches, salads, flat breads, cheeses, spreads, pasta specialties, dinner specials nightly and a children’s menu, Hodson said. Draft beer, bottle beer, micro brews and an extensive wine list are also featured and happy hour is daily from 4 to 7 p.m.
Eastside Bistro is owned by Paul and Michelle Gref.
For more information, call 407-381-0096 or visit www.eastsidebistroatavalon.com.
For more information about this press release, contact:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565; Stephanie@avalonparkgroup.com
Brendon Dedekind, Director of Business Development, Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565; brendond@avalonparkgroup.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Allegiant Air Announces Nonstop Service to Duluth, Minnesota from Orlando Sanford
SANFORD, Fla. – Allegiant Air and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) announced today scheduled, nonstop, low-fare service beginning Nov. 20 to Duluth International Airport (DLH), in Minnesota. Located on Lake Superior and near the border of Wisconsin, the airport is positioned to serve all of Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. Allegiant Air is offering introductory fares as low as $89.99* each-way to celebrate the convenient new service.
Service will operate two times weekly on Monday and Friday. Flights will depart Orlando Sanford at 8:00 a.m. and arrive in Duluth at 10:35 a.m. Return service will depart Duluth at 11:15 a.m. and arrive in Orlando Sanford at 3:45 p.m. (all flight times are local). Allegiant will utilize 150-seat, MD-80 series jet aircraft on the route.
Allegiant’s $89.99* one-way introductory fare is limited, not available on all flights and must be purchased by Sept. 30, for travel through Feb. 10, 2010. After the introductory fare period, regular one-way fares on the route start as low as $99.99* one-way. Offer is not available for travel Nov. 25-30, Dec. 22-31 and Jan. 1-4, 2010. Reservations can be made on the airline’s website at www.allegiantair.com, through the airline’s Reservation Center at 702-505-8888 or through a local travel professional.
“We are pleased to expand the Allegiant brand of low-fare, nonstop jet service to Northeast Minnesota,” Maurice J. Gallagher, Allegiant Air president & CEO, said. “This is an exciting new addition for our airline and our customers as we launch the only nonstop air service between Duluth and Orlando.”
“As a port city on the shores of Lake Superior, Duluth represents a unique travel opportunity for our local travelers,” said Airport President Larry Dale, “We look forward with pleasure to promoting Allegiant's newest destination in the beautiful Midwest.”
Duluth is one of 31 nonstop destinations for Allegiant from Orlando Sanford. Allegiant also offers nonstop service between Orlando Sanford and Allentown, Pa., Appleton, Wis., Bangor, Maine; Bentonville, Ark., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Chattanooga, Tenn., Chicago/Rockford, Ill., Des Moines, Iowa; Elmira-Corning, N.Y., Fargo, N.D., Fort Wayne, Ind., Grand Rapids, Mich., Greensboro, N.C., Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C., Hagerstown, Md., Huntington, W.Va., Knoxville, Tenn., Lexington, Ky., McAllen, Texas, Owensboro, Ky., Plattsburgh, N.Y., Roanoke, Va., Shreveport, La. (seasonal), Sioux Falls, S.D., South Bend, Ind., Springfield-Branson, Mo., Toledo, Ohio, Tri-Cities, Tenn., Wilmington, N.C. and Youngstown-Warren, Ohio.
CONTACT:
Sanford Airport Authority, Diane Crews, Phone: 407-585-4010, Email: DCrews@osaa.net
TBI Airport Management, Inc., Gregory A. Dull, Phone: 407-585-4500, Email: Greg.Dull@tbiusinc.aero
Allegiant Air, Tyri Squyres, Phone: 702-851-7370, Email: Tyri.Squyres@allegiantair.com
About the Airport:
Orlando Sanford International Airport offers visitors and Central Floridians alike, the “Best of Both Worlds,” located midway between Orlando’s world class attractions and the “World’s most famous beach”-- Daytona Beach, both are only 45 minutes away. Airlines and their passengers enjoy a stress-free environment, convenient parking, new terminal facilities, short walking distances, and attractive pricing. For more information about SFB, visit the airport’s website at www.OrlandoSanfordAirport.com.
Fare Disclaimers*: All fares are limited, one-way and are non-refundable. Prices do not include PFC, segment tax or Sept. 11 security fee of up to $10.60 per segment. A segment is one take-off and one landing. A convenience fee of $14 per passenger will apply when booked on www.allegiantair.com. A convenience fee of $14 per passenger, plus $10 per segment, will apply when purchased through Allegiant Air call centers. Purchases made at any Allegiant Air Airport Ticket Office will not incur a convenience or call-center fee. When purchased at the time of booking, a first checked bag fee of $15-$20 per bag and second checked bag fee of $25 will apply per person, per segment. If purchased at flight check-in, a fee of $35 per checked bag, per person, per segment will apply for the first two bags checked. Additional higher fees will apply for three or more checked bags. A segment is one take-off and one landing. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply.
About the Company:
Las Vegas based Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT), is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations such as Las Vegas, Nev., Phoenix, Ariz., Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla. Through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, the Company operates a low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline offering air travel both on a stand-alone basis and bundled with hotel rooms, rental cars and other travel related services.
Service will operate two times weekly on Monday and Friday. Flights will depart Orlando Sanford at 8:00 a.m. and arrive in Duluth at 10:35 a.m. Return service will depart Duluth at 11:15 a.m. and arrive in Orlando Sanford at 3:45 p.m. (all flight times are local). Allegiant will utilize 150-seat, MD-80 series jet aircraft on the route.
Allegiant’s $89.99* one-way introductory fare is limited, not available on all flights and must be purchased by Sept. 30, for travel through Feb. 10, 2010. After the introductory fare period, regular one-way fares on the route start as low as $99.99* one-way. Offer is not available for travel Nov. 25-30, Dec. 22-31 and Jan. 1-4, 2010. Reservations can be made on the airline’s website at www.allegiantair.com, through the airline’s Reservation Center at 702-505-8888 or through a local travel professional.
“We are pleased to expand the Allegiant brand of low-fare, nonstop jet service to Northeast Minnesota,” Maurice J. Gallagher, Allegiant Air president & CEO, said. “This is an exciting new addition for our airline and our customers as we launch the only nonstop air service between Duluth and Orlando.”
“As a port city on the shores of Lake Superior, Duluth represents a unique travel opportunity for our local travelers,” said Airport President Larry Dale, “We look forward with pleasure to promoting Allegiant's newest destination in the beautiful Midwest.”
Duluth is one of 31 nonstop destinations for Allegiant from Orlando Sanford. Allegiant also offers nonstop service between Orlando Sanford and Allentown, Pa., Appleton, Wis., Bangor, Maine; Bentonville, Ark., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Chattanooga, Tenn., Chicago/Rockford, Ill., Des Moines, Iowa; Elmira-Corning, N.Y., Fargo, N.D., Fort Wayne, Ind., Grand Rapids, Mich., Greensboro, N.C., Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C., Hagerstown, Md., Huntington, W.Va., Knoxville, Tenn., Lexington, Ky., McAllen, Texas, Owensboro, Ky., Plattsburgh, N.Y., Roanoke, Va., Shreveport, La. (seasonal), Sioux Falls, S.D., South Bend, Ind., Springfield-Branson, Mo., Toledo, Ohio, Tri-Cities, Tenn., Wilmington, N.C. and Youngstown-Warren, Ohio.
CONTACT:
Sanford Airport Authority, Diane Crews, Phone: 407-585-4010, Email: DCrews@osaa.net
TBI Airport Management, Inc., Gregory A. Dull, Phone: 407-585-4500, Email: Greg.Dull@tbiusinc.aero
Allegiant Air, Tyri Squyres, Phone: 702-851-7370, Email: Tyri.Squyres@allegiantair.com
About the Airport:
Orlando Sanford International Airport offers visitors and Central Floridians alike, the “Best of Both Worlds,” located midway between Orlando’s world class attractions and the “World’s most famous beach”-- Daytona Beach, both are only 45 minutes away. Airlines and their passengers enjoy a stress-free environment, convenient parking, new terminal facilities, short walking distances, and attractive pricing. For more information about SFB, visit the airport’s website at www.OrlandoSanfordAirport.com.
Fare Disclaimers*: All fares are limited, one-way and are non-refundable. Prices do not include PFC, segment tax or Sept. 11 security fee of up to $10.60 per segment. A segment is one take-off and one landing. A convenience fee of $14 per passenger will apply when booked on www.allegiantair.com. A convenience fee of $14 per passenger, plus $10 per segment, will apply when purchased through Allegiant Air call centers. Purchases made at any Allegiant Air Airport Ticket Office will not incur a convenience or call-center fee. When purchased at the time of booking, a first checked bag fee of $15-$20 per bag and second checked bag fee of $25 will apply per person, per segment. If purchased at flight check-in, a fee of $35 per checked bag, per person, per segment will apply for the first two bags checked. Additional higher fees will apply for three or more checked bags. A segment is one take-off and one landing. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply.
About the Company:
Las Vegas based Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT), is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations such as Las Vegas, Nev., Phoenix, Ariz., Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla. Through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, the Company operates a low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline offering air travel both on a stand-alone basis and bundled with hotel rooms, rental cars and other travel related services.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Completes Design for Six Handicap Ramps for Underprivileged Homes
ORLANDO, Fla. - Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently completed design work to build six residential handicap ramps in the Orlando area. The volunteer services are provided on a pro bono basis for homes of underprivileged families.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC said the firm is working with Center for Independent Living to design the new ramps.
“Each of the ramps would cost approximately $3,000 to $5,000 to design and build commercially,” Peterson said, “and they are essential to the lives of the people who are affected.”
“Center for Independent Living utilizes volunteers and donated supplies to build the ramps at no cost to the families,” Peterson added.
For more information, contact:
Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC said the firm is working with Center for Independent Living to design the new ramps.
“Each of the ramps would cost approximately $3,000 to $5,000 to design and build commercially,” Peterson said, “and they are essential to the lives of the people who are affected.”
“Center for Independent Living utilizes volunteers and donated supplies to build the ramps at no cost to the families,” Peterson added.
For more information, contact:
Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
UCF Business Incubation Program and the City of Sanford Hosts Grand Opening of UCF Sanford Business Incubator in Downtown Sanford
Left to Right-Bob Tunis, Economic Development Director, City of Sanford; Michael McLean, Vice-chair, Board of County Commissioners; Linda Kuhn, Mayor of Sanford; Dr. Tom O’Neal, Executive Director, UCF Business Incubation Program
SANFORD, Fla. - The University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program and the City of Sanford hosted a grand opening recently to showcase the new UCF Sanford Business Incubator facility at 110 W. First St. in downtown Sanford.
Dr. Tom O’Neal, founder and executive director of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program, said the new facility will create new jobs in Sanford and Seminole County.
“Successful business incubation has proved to be the most cost-effective strategy to stimulate the local economy,” Dr. O’Neal said.
“By providing expert support to qualified startup and small business enterprises, we can help them grow faster than the economic curve, and that means more and better jobs sooner than we might otherwise expect,” he said.
The new 3,800 square foot UCF Sanford Business Incubation facility offers office space, along with administrative, training and meeting space, O’Neal said.
O’Neal said Bob Tunis, director of the City of Sanford’s Economic Development division, Sanford Mayor Linda Kuhn, and Michael McLean, vice chairman of the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners attended the Grand Opening event for a brief ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the facility. Other city, county and area business leaders were on hand as well.
The UCF Business Incubation Program now includes six locations with more than 100,000 square feet of space at Central Florida Research Park, UCF Campus, the City of Orlando, the City of Winter Springs, Leesburg and Sanford.
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 120 emerging companies (including over 75 current clients) create over $500 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With six facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, the City of Orlando, Orange County, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, City of Sanford and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit http://www.incubator.ucf.edu/.
For more information about this release contact:
Gordon Hogan, Director of Operations, UCF Business Incubation Program 407-882-1577, bizdev@mail.ucf.edu
Dr. Tom O’Neal, Executive Director, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407 882-1120, oneal@mail.ucf.edu
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 or LvershelCo@aol.com
NAI Realvest Completes $1.1 Million Sale of former Whistle Junction Restaurant in Titusville
ORLANDO, Fla. - NAI Realvest recently completed the $1,100,000 sale of the 10,811 square foot Whistle Junction restaurant facility located at 3125 Columbia Blvd. in Titusville.
Paul P. Partyka, principal and managing partner at NAI Realvest, negotiated the sale representing the seller Sovereign Investment Company of Palo Alto, Calif.
The property was purchased by Titusville-based SBI Leasing, Inc.
Partyka said this is the fourth former Whistle Junction restaurant sale handled by NAI Realvest this year, including locations in Melbourne, St. Cloud and Jacksonville.
For more information contact:
Paul P. Partyka, Managing Partner/Principal NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, ppartyka@realvest.com
Patrick Mahoney, Principal/Chief Operating Officer, 407-875-9989
Beth Payan or Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
Paul P. Partyka, principal and managing partner at NAI Realvest, negotiated the sale representing the seller Sovereign Investment Company of Palo Alto, Calif.
The property was purchased by Titusville-based SBI Leasing, Inc.
Partyka said this is the fourth former Whistle Junction restaurant sale handled by NAI Realvest this year, including locations in Melbourne, St. Cloud and Jacksonville.
For more information contact:
Paul P. Partyka, Managing Partner/Principal NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, ppartyka@realvest.com
Patrick Mahoney, Principal/Chief Operating Officer, 407-875-9989
Beth Payan or Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
NOW Marketplace Wins Contract to Manage Web Marketing Program for Brumos Automotive Group in Jacksonville
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. - NOW Marketplace, a marketing and advertising agency that specializes in web-based marketing in the automotive industry, was recently awarded a contract to manage web marketing for the Brumos Automotive Group, a five-store group selling Lexus, Mercedes and Porsche located in Jacksonville.
Christy Roman, president and chief executive officer of NOW Marketplace, said the work includes new web sites and ongoing web updates for all five stores, as well as search engine marketing, email marketing and consulting.
“We recognize how important Internet advertising is to the future of the automobile business, and are pleased to provide a customized solution that will help to increase its effectiveness for Brumos,” said Roman.
NOW Marketplace is a client company of the University of Central Florida’s Seminole County/Winter Springs Incubator, located on E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs.
For more information, contact:
Christy Roman, President/Chief Executive Officer, NOW Marketplace, 407-667-4788
Esther Vargas-Davis, Site Manager, UCF Business Incubator–Seminole County, 407-278-4881; evargasd@mail.ucf.edu
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 lvershelco@ao.com.
About Now Marketplace:
Now Marketplace, Inc., is a one-stop solution that helps businesses realize the potential of the Internet as the most effective advertising vehicle in existence. The firm specializes in online marketing and advertising for retail clients.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 120 emerging companies (including nearly 70 current clients) create over $500 million in annual revenue and more than 1600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With five facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, Lake County, the City of Leesburg and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit http://www.incubator.ucf.edu/.
Christy Roman, president and chief executive officer of NOW Marketplace, said the work includes new web sites and ongoing web updates for all five stores, as well as search engine marketing, email marketing and consulting.
“We recognize how important Internet advertising is to the future of the automobile business, and are pleased to provide a customized solution that will help to increase its effectiveness for Brumos,” said Roman.
NOW Marketplace is a client company of the University of Central Florida’s Seminole County/Winter Springs Incubator, located on E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs.
For more information, contact:
Christy Roman, President/Chief Executive Officer, NOW Marketplace, 407-667-4788
Esther Vargas-Davis, Site Manager, UCF Business Incubator–Seminole County, 407-278-4881; evargasd@mail.ucf.edu
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 lvershelco@ao.com.
About Now Marketplace:
Now Marketplace, Inc., is a one-stop solution that helps businesses realize the potential of the Internet as the most effective advertising vehicle in existence. The firm specializes in online marketing and advertising for retail clients.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program:
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Ride Green Scooters Extends Service Hours to Keep Up With Demand
WINTER PARK, Fla. - Ride Green Scooters, the new Winter Park dealership that specializes on high gas mileage, low cost scooters for cost-conscious commuters, has extended its service hours to seven days a week.
“We have seen a huge surge in maintenance and repair business since we opened,” said Brian Schwartz, a principal of the company. “Scooters are very popular in the Central Florida region, and there aren’t many service and repair resources for the Asian motor scooters,” he said.
“Ride Green Scooters also offers a 24-hour seven-day a week road service through Nation Safe Driver’s Auto Club 800-338-2680 in case of breakdowns,” Schwartz added.
Schwartz said he recently appointed Max Ogden chief mechanic at Ride Green Scooters. Ogden has more than 10 years of experience as a scooter mechanic.
For more information, please contact:
Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648 (direct)
Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
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