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
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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.
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