ICI Homes to Host Gala Realtor Preview July 30 at Waters Edge in Port Orange
PORT ORANGE, Fla. - ICI Homes will host a gala Realtor preview and reception on Thursday, July 30, to showcase three new model homes at Waters Edge, located off Airport Road and Pioneer Trail in Port Orange.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing for ICI Homes, said the Realtor preview event is scheduled from 5 to 7:00 p.m. and refreshments will be provided.
All three model homes at Waters Edge are fully furnished and decorated.
New homes at Waters Edge are priced from under $200,000.
For more information, please contact:
Rosemary Messina, VP Sales & Marketing ICI Homes, 386-236-4231
Lisa A. Egle, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Daytona Beach, 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 homebuilder in the US. The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as Northeast Florida, Orlando and Tampa.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant and Café introduces new Summer Martini Menu that includes signature dessert cocktails
Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant and Café introduces new Summer Martini Menu that includes signature dessert cocktails
WINTER PARK, Fla. — Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café in downtown Winter Park has introduced a new Summer Martini Menu that includes delectable dessert cocktails such as Chocolate Covered Strawberry (Bacardi Dragonberry strawberry rum, Godiva chocolate liqueur, Bailey’s and a splash of milk garnished with a chocolate covered strawberry) and Caramel Apple Martini (Absolut vodka, Sour Apple Pucker, Butterscotch Schnapps and a caramel covered apple slice.)
Manager Daniel McGaughey said the new Summer Martini Menu features old favorites with a new twist, including a Cajun Bloody Mary served with Zing Zang and a Cajun jumbo prawn, and Park Plaza Gardens’ Kickin’ Ice Tea.
“We have a very friendly happy hour crowd and they are turning our sidewalk café into a popular evening institution,” said Ron Schwartz, a principal at the restaurant.
“Our new Summer Martini Menu was designed to help them all make new friends,” Schwartz added.
Newcomers to the popular hangout are encouraged to start their evening off with Marilynn’s Flirtini, a mix of Grey Goose, Triple Sec, cranberry juice, fresh lemon and sugar, topped with a splash of champagne.
“It will make you want to talk to people,” McGaughey said.
Park Plaza Gardens located at 319 Park Ave. S. has new summer hours –
The streetside café, which opens at 11 a.m. daily, 10 a.m. Sunday, will close at 10 p.m. instead of 12 on Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday during the summer.
The dining room will be closed Sunday and Monday nights, but will still open for Sunday Brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and for lunch Monday–Saturday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner Tuesday through Saturday 6 to 10 p.m.
For more information, contact:
Ron Schwartz, Principal, Park Plaza Gardens 407-645-2475
Ron Diaz, General Manager, Park Plaza Gardens 407-645-2475
John Tan, Chef, Park Plaza Gardens 407-645-2475
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
WINTER PARK, Fla. — Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café in downtown Winter Park has introduced a new Summer Martini Menu that includes delectable dessert cocktails such as Chocolate Covered Strawberry (Bacardi Dragonberry strawberry rum, Godiva chocolate liqueur, Bailey’s and a splash of milk garnished with a chocolate covered strawberry) and Caramel Apple Martini (Absolut vodka, Sour Apple Pucker, Butterscotch Schnapps and a caramel covered apple slice.)
Manager Daniel McGaughey said the new Summer Martini Menu features old favorites with a new twist, including a Cajun Bloody Mary served with Zing Zang and a Cajun jumbo prawn, and Park Plaza Gardens’ Kickin’ Ice Tea.
“We have a very friendly happy hour crowd and they are turning our sidewalk café into a popular evening institution,” said Ron Schwartz, a principal at the restaurant.
“Our new Summer Martini Menu was designed to help them all make new friends,” Schwartz added.
Newcomers to the popular hangout are encouraged to start their evening off with Marilynn’s Flirtini, a mix of Grey Goose, Triple Sec, cranberry juice, fresh lemon and sugar, topped with a splash of champagne.
“It will make you want to talk to people,” McGaughey said.
Park Plaza Gardens located at 319 Park Ave. S. has new summer hours –
The streetside café, which opens at 11 a.m. daily, 10 a.m. Sunday, will close at 10 p.m. instead of 12 on Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday during the summer.
The dining room will be closed Sunday and Monday nights, but will still open for Sunday Brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and for lunch Monday–Saturday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner Tuesday through Saturday 6 to 10 p.m.
For more information, contact:
Ron Schwartz, Principal, Park Plaza Gardens 407-645-2475
Ron Diaz, General Manager, Park Plaza Gardens 407-645-2475
John Tan, Chef, Park Plaza Gardens 407-645-2475
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
NAI Realvest Negotiates Three Industrial Lease Agreements Totaling More Than 35,400 Square Feet in Orlando
NAI Realvest Negotiates Three Industrial Lease Agreements Totaling More Than 35,400 Square Feet in Orlando
MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated three industrial lease agreements totaling more than 35,400 square feet in Orlando.
Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest negotiated all three transactions representing the landlords.
Hajoca Corporation of Ardmore, Pa., represented by Ray Romano of C.B. Richard Ellis, renewed a lease of 30,000 square feet for three years at 2499 Mercy Drive where LB Sowell Corp. of Brandon, Fla. is the landlord for the industrial building.
Heidrich negotiated a four-year lease with D&G Occasions of Orlando for 3,420 square feet in Herndon Commerce Center at 645 Herndon Ave. D&G currently occupies 10,904 square feet and expanding its premises to 14,360 square feet with Suites A through D and the return of 3,780 square feet of old space. LBJ Properties of Winter Park is the landlord.
At Goldenrod CommerCenter, Heidrich negotiated a three-year lease of suite 105 with 2,000 square feet representing the landlord, Maitland-based COP-Goldenrod, LLC. Purpose-Filled Ministries International Fellowship, Inc. is the new tenant at the industrial facility at 1460 N. Goldenrod Rd.
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 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.
For more information, please 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 or Larry Vershel, LV Communications, 407-644-4142
MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated three industrial lease agreements totaling more than 35,400 square feet in Orlando.
Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest negotiated all three transactions representing the landlords.
Hajoca Corporation of Ardmore, Pa., represented by Ray Romano of C.B. Richard Ellis, renewed a lease of 30,000 square feet for three years at 2499 Mercy Drive where LB Sowell Corp. of Brandon, Fla. is the landlord for the industrial building.
Heidrich negotiated a four-year lease with D&G Occasions of Orlando for 3,420 square feet in Herndon Commerce Center at 645 Herndon Ave. D&G currently occupies 10,904 square feet and expanding its premises to 14,360 square feet with Suites A through D and the return of 3,780 square feet of old space. LBJ Properties of Winter Park is the landlord.
At Goldenrod CommerCenter, Heidrich negotiated a three-year lease of suite 105 with 2,000 square feet representing the landlord, Maitland-based COP-Goldenrod, LLC. Purpose-Filled Ministries International Fellowship, Inc. is the new tenant at the industrial facility at 1460 N. Goldenrod Rd.
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 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.
For more information, please 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 or Larry Vershel, LV Communications, 407-644-4142
NAI Realvest negotiates industrial and office lease agreements with Learning Center and Actors Theatre in Orlando and Winter Park
NAI Realvest negotiates industrial and office lease agreements with Learning Center and Actors Theatre in Orlando and Winter Park
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated two lease agreements totaling nearly 3,900 square feet for industrial and office space in Orlando and Winter Park.
Tom Kelley CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated both agreements representing the landlords.
In Winter Park, Kelley represented Orlando-based Sharp Properties in a three-year lease agreement for 3,000 square feet of office/warehouse space at 667-669 Cherry St. Greater Orlando Actors Theatre is the new tenant.
Kelley also negotiated a renewal lease for suite 103 with 895 square feet of office space at 7200
Lake Ellenor Drive in Orlando Central Park (OCP). The tenant, English, Math, Science Learning Center of Orlando renewed its lease at the facility for another three years.
For more information, please contact:
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, 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 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.
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated two lease agreements totaling nearly 3,900 square feet for industrial and office space in Orlando and Winter Park.
Tom Kelley CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated both agreements representing the landlords.
In Winter Park, Kelley represented Orlando-based Sharp Properties in a three-year lease agreement for 3,000 square feet of office/warehouse space at 667-669 Cherry St. Greater Orlando Actors Theatre is the new tenant.
Kelley also negotiated a renewal lease for suite 103 with 895 square feet of office space at 7200
Lake Ellenor Drive in Orlando Central Park (OCP). The tenant, English, Math, Science Learning Center of Orlando renewed its lease at the facility for another three years.
For more information, please contact:
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, 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 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.
Orlando Sanford International Airport Leases Five Acre Parcel on East side of Airport
Orlando Sanford International Airport Leases Five Acre Parcel on East side of Airport
SANFORD, Fla. - Orlando Sanford International Airport recently leased a five-acre parcel on Moores Station Rd. just east of the Airport on airport property.
Diane Crews, vice president of administration at Orlando Sanford International Airport, said the new tenant, Sanford-based C&R Pallet Co. will repair and store wooden pallets on the site.
For more information contact:
Diane Crews, VP Administration Orlando Sanford International Airport 407-585-4002; dcrews@OSAA.net;
Larry Dale, Sanford Airport Authority, 407-585-4002; ldale@osaa.net;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
SANFORD, Fla. - Orlando Sanford International Airport recently leased a five-acre parcel on Moores Station Rd. just east of the Airport on airport property.
Diane Crews, vice president of administration at Orlando Sanford International Airport, said the new tenant, Sanford-based C&R Pallet Co. will repair and store wooden pallets on the site.
For more information contact:
Diane Crews, VP Administration Orlando Sanford International Airport 407-585-4002; dcrews@OSAA.net;
Larry Dale, Sanford Airport Authority, 407-585-4002; ldale@osaa.net;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
Stirling International Realty Commercial Group Negotiates Long-term Lease at Lexington Park in Sanford
Stirling International Realty Commercial Group Negotiates Long-term Lease at Lexington Park in Sanford
SANFORD, Fla. - Stirling International Realty’s Commercial Group recently negotiated a second long-term lease agreement at 1100 Lexington Green Ln. in Lexington Park, located on the northeast corner of S.R. 46 and Mangoustine Rd. in Sanford.
Frank Dever, managing director of Stirling International Realty’s Commercial Group negotiated the agreement representing the landlord, Lexington Real Estate Developers, LLC.
Heart 2 Heart leased another 1,200 square feet, so that the birthing center will now occupy the entire 3,600 square foot building, Dever said.
The new building is under construction and will open later this summer.
Ron Fanelli, an associate at Stirling International Realty Commercial Group, participated in the lease transaction representing Heart 2 Heart.
For more information, please contact:
Frank Dever, Managing Director, Stirling International Realty Commercial Group 407-571-2234;
Roger Soderstrom, Owner/Founder Stirling International Realty Commercial Group 407-588-1260;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
SANFORD, Fla. - Stirling International Realty’s Commercial Group recently negotiated a second long-term lease agreement at 1100 Lexington Green Ln. in Lexington Park, located on the northeast corner of S.R. 46 and Mangoustine Rd. in Sanford.
Frank Dever, managing director of Stirling International Realty’s Commercial Group negotiated the agreement representing the landlord, Lexington Real Estate Developers, LLC.
Heart 2 Heart leased another 1,200 square feet, so that the birthing center will now occupy the entire 3,600 square foot building, Dever said.
The new building is under construction and will open later this summer.
Ron Fanelli, an associate at Stirling International Realty Commercial Group, participated in the lease transaction representing Heart 2 Heart.
For more information, please contact:
Frank Dever, Managing Director, Stirling International Realty Commercial Group 407-571-2234;
Roger Soderstrom, Owner/Founder Stirling International Realty Commercial Group 407-588-1260;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
EXIT Realty of Daytona Hosts National Power Selling Seminar That Draws More than 130 Realtors
EXIT Realty of Daytona Hosts National Power Selling Seminar That Draws More than 130 Realtors
DAYTONA BEACH – Realtors who attended a recent Power Selling seminar at Aswin Suri’s EXIT Realty of Daytona got a lot of bang for no bucks.
The session, titled Power Selling 101–Mindset 2009, was offered free to the more than 130 Realtors who attended the daylong event, which included an afternoon catered lunch and an evening wine and cheese mixer, according to Suri, owner of EXIT Realty of Daytona.
“We had an amazing turnout with Realtors from nearly every brokerage in town,” he said.
“There also were several Realtors here from out of town offices.”
The Power Selling seminar – which was presented in June by EXIT Founder and CEO Steve Morris – typically costs $500 per person. But, because Suri wanted to share the information with as many Realtors as possible, his company picked up the check for those attending.
Morris, the mastermind behind the EXIT system of selling real estate, packed a week’s worth of valuable information into the eight-hour session which Suri describes as the “apprenticeship of the EXIT training program.”
With more than 32 years of real estate experience in both management and sales training, and a background in life insurance and the stock market, Morris is known as one of the most knowledgeable and effective real estate coaches in the industry, Suri added.
“Steve offered detailed information on topics like the psychology of selling, canvassing for business and setting and achieving goals,” Suri said. “It was the kind of information that can be used by everyone; from top producers to those just entering the market.”
Those interested in more information on Power Selling 101 or the EXIT system of selling real estate, may contact Suri or Natali Levine for details at 386-257-3948.
For more information about this release, please contact:
Aswin Suri or Natali Levine, EXIT Realty of Daytona, 386-257-3948;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
DAYTONA BEACH – Realtors who attended a recent Power Selling seminar at Aswin Suri’s EXIT Realty of Daytona got a lot of bang for no bucks.
The session, titled Power Selling 101–Mindset 2009, was offered free to the more than 130 Realtors who attended the daylong event, which included an afternoon catered lunch and an evening wine and cheese mixer, according to Suri, owner of EXIT Realty of Daytona.
“We had an amazing turnout with Realtors from nearly every brokerage in town,” he said.
“There also were several Realtors here from out of town offices.”
The Power Selling seminar – which was presented in June by EXIT Founder and CEO Steve Morris – typically costs $500 per person. But, because Suri wanted to share the information with as many Realtors as possible, his company picked up the check for those attending.
Morris, the mastermind behind the EXIT system of selling real estate, packed a week’s worth of valuable information into the eight-hour session which Suri describes as the “apprenticeship of the EXIT training program.”
With more than 32 years of real estate experience in both management and sales training, and a background in life insurance and the stock market, Morris is known as one of the most knowledgeable and effective real estate coaches in the industry, Suri added.
“Steve offered detailed information on topics like the psychology of selling, canvassing for business and setting and achieving goals,” Suri said. “It was the kind of information that can be used by everyone; from top producers to those just entering the market.”
Those interested in more information on Power Selling 101 or the EXIT system of selling real estate, may contact Suri or Natali Levine for details at 386-257-3948.
For more information about this release, please contact:
Aswin Suri or Natali Levine, EXIT Realty of Daytona, 386-257-3948;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Ashton Woods Homes Reinvents Green -- Saves New Home Buyers Money
Ashton Woods Homes Reinvents Green -- Saves New Home Buyers Money
ORLANDO, Fla. – Ashton Woods Homes recently released its Power House Green with Environments for Living™ program where new home buyers can realize at least 25 percent savings on their energy bills.
Building green may seem like a new trend to some, but not to Ashton Woods Homes – a national builder which has built more than 10,000 homes meeting Environments for Living™ standards. Environments for Living homes are more energy efficient, comfortable and durable than conventional code-built homes and provide the homeowner energy usage and comfort guarantees.
“Ashton Woods is committed to providing our customers energy-efficiency, luxury, quality and the value you’d expect from one of the nation’s premier new homebuilders – all while keeping the environment in mind,” said John Reny, division president for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region.
“Our customers can save 25-45 percent on energy costs in an Ashton Woods home. In fact, Ashton Woods’ Environments for Living™ homes meet or exceed the Energy Star guidelines from the federal government,” added Reny.
An Ashton Woods Environments for Living™ home provides benefits both to homeowners and the environment. Besides keeping families comfortable, Ashton Woods’ Environments for Living™ homes have reduced emissions of 5,813 pounds of CO2 per home. This is equivalent to taking almost 5,000 cars off the road per year, or 103 railcars worth or coal. To put this into perspective, it would take almost 700,000 tree seedlings grown for 10 years or more than 6,200 acres of pine or fir forests, to process that amount of carbon.
“We’re proud to be the leader in building Environments for Living™ home,” said Reny.
Every Ashton Woods single-family home and townhome meets Environments for Living performance standards as well as the EPA’s Energy Star™ program standards for home construction. These standards are monitored and inspected throughout the entire building process, resulting in the enhanced performance of your home. As a result, an Environments for Living™ home may qualify for tax credits under various government programs. In addition, Ashton Woods Homes uses Lenox comfort system products that have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. This results in a cleaner, more efficient HVAC system that requires less energy and maintains a comfortable balance in your home.
The Environments for Living™ program utilizes techniques of building science to help reduce energy loss, including a continuous air barrier, efficient heating and cooling systems and tight ductwork. In addition, the program establishes requirements for tight construction, improved thermal systems, right-sized HVAC systems, fresh air ventilation, balanced air pressure, internal moisture management and combustion safety.
For additional information on Ashton Woods Homes go to www.ashtonwoodshomes.com/home.
For details on the limited comfort guarantee go to www.environmentsforliving.com/index.jsp?actiono=hb_guarantee.
About Ashton Woods Homes:
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group – a fully-integrated collection of companies that spans the entire real estate spectrum in North America – from land acquisition and development to the design and construction of master-planned communities. For more information, visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com/powerhouse. (770)998-9663.
Contacts:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa, 407-647-3700; mroche@ashtonwoodshomes.com;
John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa 407-647-3700; jreny@ashtonwoodshomes.com;
Tad Serbin, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Ashton Woods Homes 770-998-9663, Tserbin@ashtonwoodshomes.com;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142; lvershelco@aol.com
ORLANDO, Fla. – Ashton Woods Homes recently released its Power House Green with Environments for Living™ program where new home buyers can realize at least 25 percent savings on their energy bills.
Building green may seem like a new trend to some, but not to Ashton Woods Homes – a national builder which has built more than 10,000 homes meeting Environments for Living™ standards. Environments for Living homes are more energy efficient, comfortable and durable than conventional code-built homes and provide the homeowner energy usage and comfort guarantees.
“Ashton Woods is committed to providing our customers energy-efficiency, luxury, quality and the value you’d expect from one of the nation’s premier new homebuilders – all while keeping the environment in mind,” said John Reny, division president for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region.
“Our customers can save 25-45 percent on energy costs in an Ashton Woods home. In fact, Ashton Woods’ Environments for Living™ homes meet or exceed the Energy Star guidelines from the federal government,” added Reny.
An Ashton Woods Environments for Living™ home provides benefits both to homeowners and the environment. Besides keeping families comfortable, Ashton Woods’ Environments for Living™ homes have reduced emissions of 5,813 pounds of CO2 per home. This is equivalent to taking almost 5,000 cars off the road per year, or 103 railcars worth or coal. To put this into perspective, it would take almost 700,000 tree seedlings grown for 10 years or more than 6,200 acres of pine or fir forests, to process that amount of carbon.
“We’re proud to be the leader in building Environments for Living™ home,” said Reny.
Every Ashton Woods single-family home and townhome meets Environments for Living performance standards as well as the EPA’s Energy Star™ program standards for home construction. These standards are monitored and inspected throughout the entire building process, resulting in the enhanced performance of your home. As a result, an Environments for Living™ home may qualify for tax credits under various government programs. In addition, Ashton Woods Homes uses Lenox comfort system products that have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. This results in a cleaner, more efficient HVAC system that requires less energy and maintains a comfortable balance in your home.
The Environments for Living™ program utilizes techniques of building science to help reduce energy loss, including a continuous air barrier, efficient heating and cooling systems and tight ductwork. In addition, the program establishes requirements for tight construction, improved thermal systems, right-sized HVAC systems, fresh air ventilation, balanced air pressure, internal moisture management and combustion safety.
For additional information on Ashton Woods Homes go to www.ashtonwoodshomes.com/home.
For details on the limited comfort guarantee go to www.environmentsforliving.com/index.jsp?actiono=hb_guarantee.
About Ashton Woods Homes:
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group – a fully-integrated collection of companies that spans the entire real estate spectrum in North America – from land acquisition and development to the design and construction of master-planned communities. For more information, visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com/powerhouse. (770)998-9663.
Contacts:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa, 407-647-3700; mroche@ashtonwoodshomes.com;
John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa 407-647-3700; jreny@ashtonwoodshomes.com;
Tad Serbin, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Ashton Woods Homes 770-998-9663, Tserbin@ashtonwoodshomes.com;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142; lvershelco@aol.com
NAI Realvest negotiates long term lease for Plato’s Closet at Volusia Point Shopping Center in Daytona Beach
NAI Realvest negotiates long term lease for Plato’s Closet at Volusia Point Shopping Center in Daytona Beach
ORLANDO, Fla. – Mez Birdie, CCIM, director of retail services at NAI Realvest, recently negotiated a long-term lease of 3,682 square feet of retail space in the Volusia Point Shopping Center at 504 International Speedway Blvd. in Daytona Beach.
Birdie represented the new tenant, Plato’s Closet, a clothing franchisee, which deals in children, teen and young adult gently-used apparel.
Beechwood, Ohio-based American Industrial Properties is the landlord at Volusia Point.
For more information, contact:
Mez Birdie CCIM, Director of Retail Services, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 mbirdie@realvest.com;
Patrick Mahoney, President NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com;
Beth Payan or Larry Vershel, LV Communications, 407-644-4142 lversehlco@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. 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.
ORLANDO, Fla. – Mez Birdie, CCIM, director of retail services at NAI Realvest, recently negotiated a long-term lease of 3,682 square feet of retail space in the Volusia Point Shopping Center at 504 International Speedway Blvd. in Daytona Beach.
Birdie represented the new tenant, Plato’s Closet, a clothing franchisee, which deals in children, teen and young adult gently-used apparel.
Beechwood, Ohio-based American Industrial Properties is the landlord at Volusia Point.
For more information, contact:
Mez Birdie CCIM, Director of Retail Services, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 mbirdie@realvest.com;
Patrick Mahoney, President NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com;
Beth Payan or Larry Vershel, LV Communications, 407-644-4142 lversehlco@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. 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.
Ashton Woods Homes Hosts "Green Day" July 18 In All 11 Orlando and Tampa Area Communities
Ashton Woods Homes Hosts "Green Day" July 18 In All 11 Orlando and Tampa Area Communities
ORLANDO, Fla. - Ashton Woods Homes will host Green Day on Saturday, July 18, at all 11 Ashton Woods Homes communities in the Orlando and Tampa areas.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Central Florida region, said the public is invited and refreshments will be provided. Roche said experts will be on hand in all 11 communities to discuss ways to reduce energy bills with energy-efficient design, appliances and materials.
Ashton Woods Homes builds new single-family homes, luxurious condominiums and town homes priced from the $120s in the Windermere area at the Enclave at Berkshire Park; Lakeside Condominiums; The Cove at Lakes of Windermere; Thornhill and Wickham Park Townhomes; and in the Orlando area at Banyan Pointe on Longwood-Lake Mary Rd. in Lake Mary; Savannah Park at Heathrow.
In the Tampa Bay region, priced from the $140s, at Camden Woods, located off S. 78th St. south of Causeway Blvd. in Tampa; Fern Grove at S. Dover Rd. and Durant Rd. in the Brandon area; Palm Cove in Wesley Chapel; Sagamore Trace in Seffner and The Landings in South Tampa.
For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa, 407-647-3700;
John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa 407-647-3700
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About Ashton Woods Homes:
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Ashton Woods Homes will host Green Day on Saturday, July 18, at all 11 Ashton Woods Homes communities in the Orlando and Tampa areas.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Central Florida region, said the public is invited and refreshments will be provided. Roche said experts will be on hand in all 11 communities to discuss ways to reduce energy bills with energy-efficient design, appliances and materials.
Ashton Woods Homes builds new single-family homes, luxurious condominiums and town homes priced from the $120s in the Windermere area at the Enclave at Berkshire Park; Lakeside Condominiums; The Cove at Lakes of Windermere; Thornhill and Wickham Park Townhomes; and in the Orlando area at Banyan Pointe on Longwood-Lake Mary Rd. in Lake Mary; Savannah Park at Heathrow.
In the Tampa Bay region, priced from the $140s, at Camden Woods, located off S. 78th St. south of Causeway Blvd. in Tampa; Fern Grove at S. Dover Rd. and Durant Rd. in the Brandon area; Palm Cove in Wesley Chapel; Sagamore Trace in Seffner and The Landings in South Tampa.
For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa, 407-647-3700;
John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa 407-647-3700
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About Ashton Woods Homes:
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
ABD Development Introduces New Line of Smaller Designer Homes at Heritage Green at Providence Golf & Country Club in Polk County
ABD Development Introduces New Line of Smaller Designer Homes at Heritage Green at Providence Golf & Country Club in Polk County
DAVENPORT, Fla. - ABD Development Company recently introduced a new designer series of luxury homes at Heritage Green at Providence Golf and Country Club, located off U.S. 17-92 in the Loughman-Davenport area of Polk County.
David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, said the new homes are smaller, smarter and more efficient designs, with prices starting from the $350s.
“We are building smaller, smarter luxury homes at Heritage Green at Providence that include one and two story designs and range from 2,200 square feet of living space,” Kohn said.
The new designer series includes a smaller version of ABD’s multiple award-winning Courtyard model home, which features a 1,000 square foot interior courtyard, lanai and pool area.
For more information, contact:
David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company, 407-370-6400
Sofi Coffey, Marketing Manager ABD Development Company, 407-370-6400
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
DAVENPORT, Fla. - ABD Development Company recently introduced a new designer series of luxury homes at Heritage Green at Providence Golf and Country Club, located off U.S. 17-92 in the Loughman-Davenport area of Polk County.
David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, said the new homes are smaller, smarter and more efficient designs, with prices starting from the $350s.
“We are building smaller, smarter luxury homes at Heritage Green at Providence that include one and two story designs and range from 2,200 square feet of living space,” Kohn said.
The new designer series includes a smaller version of ABD’s multiple award-winning Courtyard model home, which features a 1,000 square foot interior courtyard, lanai and pool area.
For more information, contact:
David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company, 407-370-6400
Sofi Coffey, Marketing Manager ABD Development Company, 407-370-6400
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
NAI Realvest negotiates Lease Agreements totaling more than 23,500 Square Feet at industrial centers in Longwood and Sanford
NAI Realvest negotiates Lease Agreements totaling more than 23,500 Square Feet at industrial centers in Longwood and Sanford
MAITLAND, Fla. - NAI Realvest recently negotiated three lease agreements at industrial facilities in Longwood and Sanford totaling 23,544 square feet.
Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest, brokered all three transactions, two of them new leases at the Fleet Financial Center in Longwood, where Taylor Newman Cabinetry, Inc. of Longwood leased suite 100 with 12,544 square feet at 754 Fleet Financial Court. The Great Magnet, LLC d/b/a TapeBrothers.com of Longwood leased suite 105 with 5,000 square feet at 751 Fleet Financial Court. Fleet Financial Center, Inc. of Longwood is the landlord.
In Sanford, Heidrich negotiated a renewal lease at 801 Central Park Drive at the Central Florida Industrial Park. The tenant, DHR Mechanical Services, Inc. d/b/a Shumate Mechanical, is a local mechanical service contractor who renewed its lease of 6,000 square feet at the facility. Winter Park-based Selwo Investment Group is the landlord.
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 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.
For more information, please 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 or Larry Vershel, LV Communications, 407-644-4142 (fax: 4410)
MAITLAND, Fla. - NAI Realvest recently negotiated three lease agreements at industrial facilities in Longwood and Sanford totaling 23,544 square feet.
Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest, brokered all three transactions, two of them new leases at the Fleet Financial Center in Longwood, where Taylor Newman Cabinetry, Inc. of Longwood leased suite 100 with 12,544 square feet at 754 Fleet Financial Court. The Great Magnet, LLC d/b/a TapeBrothers.com of Longwood leased suite 105 with 5,000 square feet at 751 Fleet Financial Court. Fleet Financial Center, Inc. of Longwood is the landlord.
In Sanford, Heidrich negotiated a renewal lease at 801 Central Park Drive at the Central Florida Industrial Park. The tenant, DHR Mechanical Services, Inc. d/b/a Shumate Mechanical, is a local mechanical service contractor who renewed its lease of 6,000 square feet at the facility. Winter Park-based Selwo Investment Group is the landlord.
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 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.
For more information, please 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 or Larry Vershel, LV Communications, 407-644-4142 (fax: 4410)
Mercantile Capital Corporation closed on commercial loans totaling $5.8 Million in June
Mercantile Capital Corporation closed on commercial loans totaling $5.8 Million in June
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - Mercantile Capital Corporation, which specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed on four commercial property loans valued at more than $5.8 million in June.
Geof Longstaff, chairman of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the firm’s largest loan in June was for $4.2 million and will fund the acquisition and renovation of the Old Mill Crab House in Ocean City, Md.
Longstaff said he expects to close on some 15 loans during the third quarter of this year and more than 20 loans during the fourth quarter.
For more information, contact:
Geof Longstaff, Chairman, Mercantile Capital Corporation 407-786-5040
Chris Hurn, Chief Executive Officer, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040
Shannon Marks, President/COO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
Ashton Woods Homes Recognized With 2009 Energy Star-Leadership in Housing Award
Ashton Woods Homes Recognized With 2009 Energy Star-Leadership in Housing Award - Ashton Woods Homes Earns Award for Building new Homes that Protect the Environment Through Energy Efficiency
ORLANDO, Fla. – Ashton Woods Homes was recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2009 ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award. The award recognizes the important contribution Ashton Woods Homes has made to energy-efficient construction and environmental protection by building more than 1,202 ENERGY STAR qualified homes last year. Collectively, these homes will save its customers approximately $537,294 on utility bills each year.
The environmental benefits of ENERGY STAR qualified homes are equal to the equivalent of:
•Eliminating the emissions from 589 vehicles;
•Saving 3,562,728 trees;
•Planting 1,201 acres of trees; or
•Saving the environment 6,987,226 pounds of CO2 per year.
•Eliminating the emissions from 589 vehicles;
•Saving 3,562,728 trees;
•Planting 1,201 acres of trees; or
•Saving the environment 6,987,226 pounds of CO2 per year.
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the EPA. These homes are at least 15 percent more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRG), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30 percent more efficient than standard homes.
“We’ve been building ENERGY STAR compliant homes for eight years now and energy savings continues to be a very successful benefit of owning an Ashton Woods home,” said John Reny, division president of Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region.
ENERGY STAR qualified homes offer homebuyers all the features they want in a new home, plus energy-saving features like effective insulation systems, high performance windows, tight construction and ducts, properly-sized and installed efficient heating and cooling equipment, efficient products, and third-party verification of energy performance. “Most homebuyers focus on what’s outside the walls,” said Sam Rashkin, national director for EPA’s ENERGY STAR Homes Program, “but they also need to look behind the walls for the energy-efficient features found in ENERGY STAR qualified homes that help ensure comfort, quiet, improved indoor air quality and low utility bills for years to come.”
About Ashton Woods Homes:
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group – a fully-integrated collection of companies that spans the entire real estate spectrum in North America – from land acquisition and development to the design and construction of master-planned communities. For more information, visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com/powerhouse. (770)998-9663.
About ENERGY STAR:
ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 12,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.energystar.gov/ or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).
Contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa, 407-647-3700; mroche@ashtonwoodshomes.com;
John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa 407-647-3700; jreny@ashtonwoodshomes.com;
Tad Serbin, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Ashton Woods Homes 770-998-9663;Tserbin@ashtonwoodshomes.com;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142; lvershelco@aol.com
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