Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Randall-Paulson Architects Awarded Contract to Design Bethany Primitive Baptist Church in Suwanee

ROSWELL, Ga. --- Randall-Paulson Architects, the award-winning Roswell-based architectural, design and planning firm, was recently awarded the contract to design Bethany Primitive Baptist Church, which will start construction early next year at 5101 Old Atlanta Rd. in Suwanee in Forsyth County.

Alex S. Paulson, AIA principal at Randall-Paulson Architects, said the 11,880 square foot facility situated on a semi-rural site will accommodate a sanctuary, fellowship hall and church offices. The design features strong masonry architecture with gothic touches.

Randall-Paulson Architects is a 16 year old commercial architectural firm that specializes in the design of industrial, office, retail, mixed-use, education, religious, childcare, hospitality facilities and sustainable design. Visit www.randallpaulson.com.
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For more information contact:
Leslie C. Carruth, AIA, LEED AP, Randall-Paulson Architects 770-650-7558 x135 lcarruth@randallpaulson.com

Alex S. Paulson, AIA, Co-founder/Principal Randall-Paulson Architects 770-650-7558 x116; apaulson@randallpaulson.com

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142; lvershelco@aol.com

Ashton Woods Homes Starts Construction of Five New Town Homes Priced From the $150s at Savannah Park at Heathrow

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has started construction of five new town homes at Savannah Park at Heathrow in Lake Mary priced from $159,900.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes, said the three-bedroom, two-bath town homes range in size from 1,520 square feet of living space to 1,941 square feet and feature private courtyards and two-car garages.

All five new town homes will be ready in February, Roche said.

Savannah Park at Heathrow is a gated community located off International Parkway and Wilson Road in north Seminole County.

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.

For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700;
John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Ashton Woods Homes Appoints Ben Snyder Strategic Marketing Analyst

MAITLAND, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has appointed Ben Snyder strategic marketing analyst in the Orlando and Tampa regions.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes, said Snyder holds bachelors degrees from Georgia Tech and Furman and an MBA from the University of Central Florida. He has more than five years of experience in land acquisitions. Prior to joining Ashton Woods, Snyder was a land acquisitions specialist with other national companies in Florida.

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.

For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700
John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Crossman & Company Negotiates Two New 10-Year Lease Agreements for Retail Space in College Park and Maitland


ORLANDO, Fla. --- Crossman & Company, one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, recently closed two new 10-year lease agreements for retail space totaling 6,876 square feet in Maitland and College Park.

Courtney Kowalchuk, senior leasing associate at Crossman & Company negotiated both lease agreements and she represented the landlords at the retail facilities.

Citation 35, LLC d/b/a iStudio Salon leased 4,740 square feet at 909 Orlando Ave. in Maitland. The landlord is The Morgan Group, Inc. on behalf of Village of Lake Lily.

Tijuana Flats #153, LLC leased 2,136 square feet at 2217 Edgewater Drive, in the College Park area of Orlando. Princeton Center, LLC is the landlord.

For more information, 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

Henin Group’s Ken Dalton Named West Volusia Top Realtor


DEBARY, Fla. --- Ken Dalton, Realtor associate with Henin Realty based at Riviera Bella on the St. Johns River in DeBary, was named West Volusia County’s top producing Realtor in October by the West Volusia Association of Realtors.
Jerome Henin, founder and president of the Henin Group, said Dalton posted two luxury home sales in October---one at Riviera Bella and one in DeLand---that totaled $1,600,000.00.
Henin said Dalton has ranked among the top 20 Realtors in West Volusia since August.
For more information contact:
Ken Dalton, Henin Realty, 407-668-7811 kdalton@rivierabella.com
Jerome Henin, Founder & President, Henin Group, 407-644-8595
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

NASCAR Driver Mike Skinner Reduces asking Price for Luxury Estate Home at Spruce Creek Fly-In

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, which ranks as one of Central Florida’s largest and most active realty companies specializing in luxury homes, has reduced the sale price for a luxury estate home at Spruce Creek Fly-In, the unique Volusia County community developed for affluent airplane owners.

The property, located at 3118 Spruce Creek Blvd., is offered for sale by NASCAR driver Mike Skinner.


Stirling Sotheby’s International recently sold the 11,000 square foot Commercial Aviation Hangar owned by Skinner in the estate, said Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of the realty firm.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty associates Rachel McGrath and Debbie Keilin negotiated the $300,000 price reduction from $2,275,000 to $1,975,000.


The Tuscany themed Mediterranean Estate Home offers almost 10,000 square feet of total living space, situated on a premium golf course lot overlooking a lake in the prestigious “Bella Vista Estates” of Spruce Creek Fly-In.

The custom residence features controlled gated access, a dramatic two-story entry with Cantera iron arched doors and a grand foyer that opens onto a graceful living room with soaring fireplace and columned music room,” said McGrath.


Keilin said the lavish formal dining room features an antique, glittering Swavorski chandelier from Italy.

“The home features a two-story gathering room with an entertainment wall with saltwater live rock and coral aquarium, and a fireplace,” Keilin said.
“It opens into the old world motif, connoisseur’s kitchen with rich custom-crafted cabinetry accented with hand-carved scroll detailing and is accessible to a European inspired herb garden,” she said.
The luxury home sports its own wine cellar with a tasting bar, flagstone floor and coffered wood ceiling. And separate from the home is an entertainment area which includes an authentic bar, billiard room and theatre with Creston Remote System.
On the first floor of the mansion, the entire right wing is the master retreat with morning kitchen, fireplace and lounging area.
Numerous French doors from the estate lead to the lanai and meandering pool complex specifically designed for entertaining.
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For more information contact:
Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 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, worldwide auctions, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates five performance centers which serve all of Central Florida.



Winston-James Development Negotiates new lease agreement at at Aloma Commerce Center

SOUTH DAYTONA, Fla. --- Winston-James Development, Inc. recently negotiated a lease agreement for 3,752 square feet of space at Aloma Commerce Center, its office/warehouse development located off Aloma Ave. and S.R. 417 in Oviedo at 2785 Wrights Rd.

Winston Schwartz, a principal at Winston-James Development, said the new tenant is The Sending Church.

For more information, contact:
Winston Schwartz, President, Winston-James Development, Inc. Beville Rd., South Daytona, Fla. 32119; 386-760-2555

Charles N. Kasza, Vice President Winston-James Development, Inc. 386-760-2555

Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com

Beazer Homes names new home counselor at Victoria Park Trails in DeLand


DELAND, FLA. --- Beazer Homes has appointed Shelia Palmer new homes sales counselor at Victoria Park Trails, located off the West Volusia Beeline and Orange Camp Rd. on Appleton Lane in DeLand.

Theresa Tilton, vice president of sales for Beazer Homes in Florida, said Palmer has more than 15 years if experience in new home sales.

For more information, contact:
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."

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Awarded Contracts to Re-Image exteriors for eight retail centers

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, was recently awarded contracts to re-image the exteriors of eight retail centers. Three are located on the Florida west coast in Venice, Plant City and Spring Hill. Three are located in Orlando and two in Jacksonville.

Equity One, Inc., the Miami-based REIT, owns the retail centers and awarded the contracts, according to Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects.

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

NAI Realvest Negotiates New and Renewal Lease Agreements for Office Space in East Orlando totaling 8,869 square feet

ORLANDO, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 1,380 square feet of office space at 3361 Rouse Rd. Suite 125 in University Court off University Blvd. in southeast Orlando.

Senior Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM brokered the transaction representing the landlord, Interchange Rouse, LLC of Daytona Beach. The tenant is Orlando-based Optimal Technologies International, LLC, an information technology firm that specializes in engineering services, training development, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.

West also negotiated a renewal agreement for 7,489 square feet at Two Resource Square on behalf of the tenant, Cole Engineering Services, Inc. of Orlando who occupies suite 204 at 12000 Research Parkway in Research Park.

John Gilbert of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, Atlanta-based Resource Square Two Owner, LLC

For more information contact:
Mary Frances West, CCIM, Senior Broker-Associate NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 mfwest@realvest.com;

Patrick Mahoney, Chief Operating Officer NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com

Beth Payan, Larry Vershel 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.

Meritage Homes has only Five Ready-to-Move-In Single-Family Homes Remaining for Sale at Lake Jesup Woods in Sanford

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Only five ready-to-move-in single-family homes remain for sale priced from the $200s at Lake Jesup Woods, a gated community located off Hester Avenue and Myrtle Street, south of C.R. 427 N. (Ronald Reagan Blvd.) and east of U.S. 17-92 in Sanford.

Brian Kittle, director of sales at Meritage Homes in Orlando, said three and four-bedroom homes at Lake Jesup Woods range in size from 1,692 square feet of living space to 3,034 square feet, and are priced from $198,990 to $248,990.

All five ready-to-move-in homes at Lake Jesup Woods qualify for the $8,000 U.S. federal tax credit for first-time home buyers, Kittle said.

“All five homes are also eligible for the $6,500 tax credit that is available to qualified move-up home buyers,” he said.

For more information contact:
Heather Barnes, Marketing Manager, Meritage Homes-Orlando, 407-712-8648, Heather.Barnes@MeritageHomes.com

Brian Kittle, Director of Sales, Meritage Homes-Orlando, 407-712-8669, Brian.Kittle@MeritageHomes.com

Jim Bagley, Division President, Meritage Homes-Orlando 407-712-8669, Jm.Bagley@MeritageHomes.com

Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com

ABD Development Company has only a few Move-In Ready Town Homes available at Lakeside Villas at Providence

ORLANDO, Fla. --- ABD Development Company has only a few move-in ready town homes, priced from $230,000, available at Lakeside Villas at Providence in Davenport in Polk County.

David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company said the town homes available range in size from 2,256 square feet of living area and offer three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and two-car garage.

For more information contact:
Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

NAI Realvest negotiates Expansion lease for 4,620 square feet of office space at University Center at the Quadrangle – Occupancy now 100 Percent

ORLANDO, Fla. — NAI Realvest recently negotiated an expansion lease agreement that brought the occupancy to 100 percent at University Center at the Quadrangle in east Orlando.

Senior Associate Mary Frances West CCIM, brokered the transaction representing the landlord, Jebden, LLC of Orlando and the tenant, Orlando-based ProActive Technologies, LLC, who leased suite 200 with 4,620 square feet at 11825 High Tech Ave.

The lease facilitated the expansion of ProActive Technologies, who also leases 4,595 square feet on the first floor, which brings its total occupancy in the building to 9,125 square feet.

For more information, please contact:
Mary Frances West, CCIM, Senior Associate NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 MWest@realvest.com;

Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com;

Beth Payan or Larry Vershel, 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. 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.