ALTAMONTE SPRINGS - Only two penthouses remain available for lease at Emerson Plaza II, the luxury condominium building Emerson International opened nine months ago as the premier luxury apartment community at Uptown Altamonte in Altamonte Springs.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said the 3,400 square foot three-bedroom penthouse apartments lease for $4,000 per month.
Emerson International is offering a special lease incentive program through Jan. 15, Emerson said.
For more information, contact:
Eric J. Emerson, Vice President and General Manager Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560; ejemerson@emerson-us.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com
About Emerson International:
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies in the U. K.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Tolaris Realty Group reports November sales best in three years
LAKE FOREST – Tolaris Realty Group, based at Lake Forest off SR 46, west of Sanford, reported that sales during this past November rank as the best month for the company in the last three years.
Richard Bavec, president of Tolaris Realty Group, said the realty group closed on sales of eight homes that totaled $2.5 million.
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For more information, contact: Richard Bavec, President, Tolaris Realty Group, 407-402-9866; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, LV Communications, 407-644-4142
Richard Bavec, president of Tolaris Realty Group, said the realty group closed on sales of eight homes that totaled $2.5 million.
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For more information, contact: Richard Bavec, President, Tolaris Realty Group, 407-402-9866; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, LV Communications, 407-644-4142
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Hendricks & Partners and The Oakley Group Negotiate Sale of Large Birmingham Ala. Apartment portfolio for $32,100,000
ORLANDO - Hendricks & Partners, one of the nation’s largest multifamily advisory and research firms and The Oakley Group co-listed and negotiated the sale of the Highland Multi-Family Portfolio of apartment properties in Birmingham for $32,100,000.
Cole Whitaker, who heads the Southeast region for Hendricks & Partners in Orlando, said Abbey Residential, LLC of Birmingham acquired the portfolio, which includes 1,782 apartment units, and ranks among the largest unit sales in Birmingham history.
The portfolio includes three apartment communities, Highland Peak, with 585 apartments at 114 Aspen Circle in Homewood, Highland View with 644 units located at 700 Aspen Drive in Birmingham and Highland Bluff with 553 apartment units at 200 Robert Jemison Drive in Birmingham
“The Highland Multi-family Portfolio sale points to the strength of the Birmingham market,” Whitaker said. “Market response to this offering was exceptionally strong, and all of us are pleased that the properties were acquired by a Birmingham company,” he said.
“We are very appreciative of the support Hendricks & Partners and The Oakley Group provided in achieving the 30-day due diligence period and contract parameters to close this transaction in 60 days, said J. Frank Barefield, Jr., president of Abbey Residential, LLC. “That is a very difficult task for 1,782 distressed units,” he added.
“Abbey Residential was the perfect fit for this deal,” said David Oakley. “They did exactly what they said they would do throughout the entire process—there were no retrades and no extensions. That goes a long way in our industry and demonstrates the high standards of Abbey Residential,” Oakley explained.
Whitaker headed the Hendricks & Partners team that negotiated the sale along with associate partner Hal Warren of Orlando, and Associates John Clayton, Aaron Hargrove and Tim McKay who work out of Hendricks & Partners south central office. Hendricks & Partners and The Oakley Group represented the seller REDUS Alabama Commercial, LLC (Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.) of Atlanta, Charlotte and Los Angeles.
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For more information, contact: Cole Whitaker, Managing Partner, Hendricks & Partners 407-256-9594; David Oakley, The Oakley Group, Inc. 205-918-0785; Hal Warren, Associate Partner, Hendricks & Partners 407- 256-9594; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
About Abbey Residential, LLC: Abbey Residential, LLC a privately held multifamily property owner headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., owns 8,000 units in Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina valued at over a half billion dollars. Abbey has been in business for over 26 years and is active in acquiring existing properties to be repositioned as well as the construction of new multifamily properties.
About Hendricks & Partners: Hendricks & Partners is the nation’s largest multifamily advisory and research firm. Since its inception, the firm has delivered the industry’s finest marketing and research platform by focusing exclusively on multifamily owners, multifamily properties, and the nation’s apartment markets. This focus allows the firm to create the most efficient apartments-only marketplace, as well as recruit expert advisors, research professionals and support staff to ensure that every innovation, from new marketing techniques to the collection of market data, achieves maximum value for apartment owners, investors, lenders and servicers.
About the Oakley Group:The Oakley Group, Inc. is a commercial real estate firm with a primary focus on multi-family brokerage and management services based in Birmingham, Alabama. With our unsurpassed local market knowledge and relationship network, The Oakley Group strives to provide quality service to both institutional and private investors. Our approach is simple; offer a realistic assessment of property value, provide quality management services to both residents and owners, and work through every detail with honesty and integrity. Because our primary focus is on multi-family we have the capability to deliver brokerage services seamlessly and efficiently by individualizing each client’s goals and objectives.
Cole Whitaker, who heads the Southeast region for Hendricks & Partners in Orlando, said Abbey Residential, LLC of Birmingham acquired the portfolio, which includes 1,782 apartment units, and ranks among the largest unit sales in Birmingham history.
The portfolio includes three apartment communities, Highland Peak, with 585 apartments at 114 Aspen Circle in Homewood, Highland View with 644 units located at 700 Aspen Drive in Birmingham and Highland Bluff with 553 apartment units at 200 Robert Jemison Drive in Birmingham
“The Highland Multi-family Portfolio sale points to the strength of the Birmingham market,” Whitaker said. “Market response to this offering was exceptionally strong, and all of us are pleased that the properties were acquired by a Birmingham company,” he said.
“We are very appreciative of the support Hendricks & Partners and The Oakley Group provided in achieving the 30-day due diligence period and contract parameters to close this transaction in 60 days, said J. Frank Barefield, Jr., president of Abbey Residential, LLC. “That is a very difficult task for 1,782 distressed units,” he added.
“Abbey Residential was the perfect fit for this deal,” said David Oakley. “They did exactly what they said they would do throughout the entire process—there were no retrades and no extensions. That goes a long way in our industry and demonstrates the high standards of Abbey Residential,” Oakley explained.
Whitaker headed the Hendricks & Partners team that negotiated the sale along with associate partner Hal Warren of Orlando, and Associates John Clayton, Aaron Hargrove and Tim McKay who work out of Hendricks & Partners south central office. Hendricks & Partners and The Oakley Group represented the seller REDUS Alabama Commercial, LLC (Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.) of Atlanta, Charlotte and Los Angeles.
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For more information, contact: Cole Whitaker, Managing Partner, Hendricks & Partners 407-256-9594; David Oakley, The Oakley Group, Inc. 205-918-0785; Hal Warren, Associate Partner, Hendricks & Partners 407- 256-9594; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
About Abbey Residential, LLC: Abbey Residential, LLC a privately held multifamily property owner headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., owns 8,000 units in Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina valued at over a half billion dollars. Abbey has been in business for over 26 years and is active in acquiring existing properties to be repositioned as well as the construction of new multifamily properties.
About Hendricks & Partners: Hendricks & Partners is the nation’s largest multifamily advisory and research firm. Since its inception, the firm has delivered the industry’s finest marketing and research platform by focusing exclusively on multifamily owners, multifamily properties, and the nation’s apartment markets. This focus allows the firm to create the most efficient apartments-only marketplace, as well as recruit expert advisors, research professionals and support staff to ensure that every innovation, from new marketing techniques to the collection of market data, achieves maximum value for apartment owners, investors, lenders and servicers.
About the Oakley Group:The Oakley Group, Inc. is a commercial real estate firm with a primary focus on multi-family brokerage and management services based in Birmingham, Alabama. With our unsurpassed local market knowledge and relationship network, The Oakley Group strives to provide quality service to both institutional and private investors. Our approach is simple; offer a realistic assessment of property value, provide quality management services to both residents and owners, and work through every detail with honesty and integrity. Because our primary focus is on multi-family we have the capability to deliver brokerage services seamlessly and efficiently by individualizing each client’s goals and objectives.
Marketplace Advisors, Inc. Negotiates Lease at Shoppes at Aloma Walk for Y.Y. Gourmet Group, LLC, d/b/a Miyako Japanese Restaurant
ORLANDO - Marketplace Advisors, Inc. recently negotiated a new long-term lease agreement for 2,400 square feet of restaurant space at the Shoppes at Aloma Walk, a Publix-anchored retail center located on Aloma Ave. at S.R. 417 in Seminole County.
David Marks, president of Marketplace Advisors, Inc., negotiated the lease agreement representing the landlord, Aloma Walk Commercial Venture, LLC.
The new tenant is Y.Y. Gourmet Group, LLC, d/b/a Miyako Japanese Restaurant. GBA Realty, LLC associate Paul Kiang participated in the transaction representing the tenant.
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For more information, contact: David Marks, Marketplace Advisors, Inc., 407-599-0007, dmarks@cfl.rr.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, LV Communications, 407-644-4142
David Marks, president of Marketplace Advisors, Inc., negotiated the lease agreement representing the landlord, Aloma Walk Commercial Venture, LLC.
The new tenant is Y.Y. Gourmet Group, LLC, d/b/a Miyako Japanese Restaurant. GBA Realty, LLC associate Paul Kiang participated in the transaction representing the tenant.
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For more information, contact: David Marks, Marketplace Advisors, Inc., 407-599-0007, dmarks@cfl.rr.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, LV Communications, 407-644-4142
NAI Realvest Negotiates $300,980 Sale Price for 4-Acre Development Site in Poinciana Office & Industrial Park in Osceola County
MAITLAND – NAI Realvest completed the $300,980 sale of an industrial development site at Poinciana Office and Industrial Park on Poinciana Blvd. and U.S. Hwy.17-92 in Poinciana, Osceola County.
NAI Realvest Principals Robert Blackwell, SIOR and Michael Heidrich negotiated the transaction representing the seller Avatar Properties, Inc. of Coral Gables.
Williams Properties, an Orlando-based developer, bought the site designated as four acres of Tract N and plans to use the property for an office warehouse development.
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For more information, contact: Robert Blackwell SIOR or Michael Heidrich, Principals at NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989; rblackwell@realvest.com, mheidrich@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President NAI Realvest , 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com; Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, Inc. 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.
NAI Realvest Principals Robert Blackwell, SIOR and Michael Heidrich negotiated the transaction representing the seller Avatar Properties, Inc. of Coral Gables.
Williams Properties, an Orlando-based developer, bought the site designated as four acres of Tract N and plans to use the property for an office warehouse development.
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For more information, contact: Robert Blackwell SIOR or Michael Heidrich, Principals at NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989; rblackwell@realvest.com, mheidrich@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President NAI Realvest , 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com; Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, Inc. 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.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Ashton Woods Homes starts presales of two story condominiums with resort style amenities at Lake Burden in Windermere, Construction to start by Dec. 1
ORLANDO - Ashton Woods Homes will start presales in December of two story luxury condominiums with resort style amenities at Lake Burden, located off SR 535 in Windermere.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the home builder will build 36 three bedroom condominiums at Lake Burden that range in size from 1,390 square feet of living space to 1,573 square feet.
Ashton Woods’ condominiums at Lake Burden feature two-and-a-half baths and are priced from the $130s.
Roche said construction of the first 36 planned luxury condominiums will start Dec. 1.
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 Austin, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Raleigh, 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
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the home builder will build 36 three bedroom condominiums at Lake Burden that range in size from 1,390 square feet of living space to 1,573 square feet.
Ashton Woods’ condominiums at Lake Burden feature two-and-a-half baths and are priced from the $130s.
Roche said construction of the first 36 planned luxury condominiums will start Dec. 1.
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 Austin, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Raleigh, 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
NAI Realvest Negotiates Industrial Lease Renewal for 9,375sf at Carter CommerCenter in Winter Garden
Maitland – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a renewal agreement for 9,375 square feet of industrial space at 890 and 902 Carter Rd., suites 190-200 in the Carter CommerCenter in Winter Garden.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, brokered the transaction on behalf of the landlord COP-Carter, LLC of Maitland and the tenant, Precision Contracting Services, Inc. of Winter Garden.
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest in Orlando, 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.
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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 or Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, brokered the transaction on behalf of the landlord COP-Carter, LLC of Maitland and the tenant, Precision Contracting Services, Inc. of Winter Garden.
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest in Orlando, 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.
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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 or Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com
Mattamy Homes Sees Big Opportunity from New Developers of Millbridge in Waxhaw
CHARLOTTE - Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, sees big things ahead at Millbridge, the 902 acre Waxhaw community that is one of the largest in the Charlotte region.
Atlanta-based Landeavor, LLC, and Chicago-based Walton Street Capital, LLC, formed a joint venture recently to acquire the community, which opened in 2007 and features a 9,800 square foot community clubhouse with fitness center and movie theater, a junior Olympic racing pool, a family fun pool and the region’s only airnasium, along with nature trails and a children’s playground.
“Millbridge ranks as one of the most desirable communities in the entire region,” said Bill Kiselick, division president of Mattamy Homes in the Charlotte region.
“This acquisition infuses a new energy here that is palpable. We’re all excited about it, and about what it means to the future of Millbridge,” Kiselick said.
Mattamy Homes builds new single-family homes priced from $189,900 at Millbridge with three bedrooms and two or two-and-a-half baths. Eight floor plans are available that range in size from 1,811 square feet of living space to 2,639 square feet.* * *
For more information, please contact: Marie Lorimer, Marketing Manager Mattamy Homes-Charlotte 704-375-9373; marie.lorimer@mattamycorp.com; Bill Kiselick, Division President Mattamy Homes-Charlotte 704-375-9373 Bill.Kiselick@mattamyhomes.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group: Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Charlotte, Jacksonville, Orlando, Minneapolis and Phoenix. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Atlanta-based Landeavor, LLC, and Chicago-based Walton Street Capital, LLC, formed a joint venture recently to acquire the community, which opened in 2007 and features a 9,800 square foot community clubhouse with fitness center and movie theater, a junior Olympic racing pool, a family fun pool and the region’s only airnasium, along with nature trails and a children’s playground.
“Millbridge ranks as one of the most desirable communities in the entire region,” said Bill Kiselick, division president of Mattamy Homes in the Charlotte region.
“This acquisition infuses a new energy here that is palpable. We’re all excited about it, and about what it means to the future of Millbridge,” Kiselick said.
Mattamy Homes builds new single-family homes priced from $189,900 at Millbridge with three bedrooms and two or two-and-a-half baths. Eight floor plans are available that range in size from 1,811 square feet of living space to 2,639 square feet.* * *
For more information, please contact: Marie Lorimer, Marketing Manager Mattamy Homes-Charlotte 704-375-9373; marie.lorimer@mattamycorp.com; Bill Kiselick, Division President Mattamy Homes-Charlotte 704-375-9373 Bill.Kiselick@mattamyhomes.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group: Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Charlotte, Jacksonville, Orlando, Minneapolis and Phoenix. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Heritage Green at Providence opens three ready-to-move-in luxury homes by ABD Development with discounted pricing
Davenport – ABD Development Company, which is developing the award winning Providence Golf & Country Club community located off U.S. 17-92 in Davenport in Polk County, recently completed three ready-to-move-in luxury homes with discounted pricing at Heritage Green at Providence.
David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company said the new four, five and six bedroom luxury homes are priced from the mid-$400s.
The new luxury homes range in size from 3,500 square feet of living space to 5,000 square feet, Kohn said.
Providence ranks as one of Central Florida’s most award winning home communities.
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For more information, contact: David Kohn, President ABD Development Company 863-420-2100; Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager ABD Development Company 863-420-2100; Larry Vershel, Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company said the new four, five and six bedroom luxury homes are priced from the mid-$400s.
The new luxury homes range in size from 3,500 square feet of living space to 5,000 square feet, Kohn said.
Providence ranks as one of Central Florida’s most award winning home communities.
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For more information, contact: David Kohn, President ABD Development Company 863-420-2100; Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager ABD Development Company 863-420-2100; Larry Vershel, Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
Friday, November 19, 2010
UCF Business Incubation Program Names New Site Manager for Business Incubator Program in Kissimmee
ORLANDO - The University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program has appointed Rafael Caamano site manager at the UCF Business Incubator in Kissimmee.
Gordon Hogan, director of operations for the UCF Business Incubation Program, said Caamano joined the UCF Business Incubation Program three years ago.
Caamano has more than three years of experience in business incubation management as program coordinator at the UCF Business Incubator in Winter Springs, Hogan said. He also serves currently as interim point of contact at the Business Incubator in Sanford.
Camaano holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico and an Incubator Management Certification from the National Business Incubation Association (NBIA).
Dr. Tom O’Neal, founder and executive director of the UCF Business Incubation Program said Caamano has made a valuable addition to the program’s executive staff.
“Rafael Caamano is one of the new generation of economic development specialists whose experience is focused on new jobs and new opportunities,” Dr. O’Neal said.
UCF, Osceola County and Kissimmee city officials recently opened the UCF Business Incubator in the City Centre Business Building on East Monument Avenue in Kissimmee. The 8,000 square foot facility has offices and administrative space to accommodate 20 startup enterprises selected to join the UCF Business Incubation program, Hogan said.
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For more information contact: Gordon Hogan, Director of Operations, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407-882-1577, ghogan@mail.ucf.edu; Rafael Caamano, Site Manager Kissimmee UCF Business Incubation Program, 407-408-4297 rcaamano@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
About the UCF Business Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 140 emerging companies (including 90 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With eight 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, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Gordon Hogan, director of operations for the UCF Business Incubation Program, said Caamano joined the UCF Business Incubation Program three years ago.
Caamano has more than three years of experience in business incubation management as program coordinator at the UCF Business Incubator in Winter Springs, Hogan said. He also serves currently as interim point of contact at the Business Incubator in Sanford.
Camaano holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico and an Incubator Management Certification from the National Business Incubation Association (NBIA).
Dr. Tom O’Neal, founder and executive director of the UCF Business Incubation Program said Caamano has made a valuable addition to the program’s executive staff.
“Rafael Caamano is one of the new generation of economic development specialists whose experience is focused on new jobs and new opportunities,” Dr. O’Neal said.
UCF, Osceola County and Kissimmee city officials recently opened the UCF Business Incubator in the City Centre Business Building on East Monument Avenue in Kissimmee. The 8,000 square foot facility has offices and administrative space to accommodate 20 startup enterprises selected to join the UCF Business Incubation program, Hogan said.
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For more information contact: Gordon Hogan, Director of Operations, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407-882-1577, ghogan@mail.ucf.edu; Rafael Caamano, Site Manager Kissimmee UCF Business Incubation Program, 407-408-4297 rcaamano@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
About the UCF Business Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 140 emerging companies (including 90 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With eight 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, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
NAI Realvest Negotiates Long Term Lease of 11,400sf Industrial Building in Atlas Commerce Park in South Orlando
MAITLAND – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new eight-year lease agreement for an 11,400 square foot freestanding industrial building on 7.191± acres located at 11176 Boggy Creek Rd. in the Atlas Commerce Park off Tradeport Drive by Orlando International Airport in south Orlando.
Robert Blackwell, SIOR principal at the firm and associates Sean DuPree CCIM, and Jim Murr, CCIM took the assignment from Michael Stanzel and Michael Denton of NAI Robert Lynn in Dallas and negotiated the transaction representing Dayton Superior Corporation. The Miamisburg, Ohio-based tenant manufactures products used in concrete construction.
The landlord is Paul R. Straubinger, LLC c/o Straubcos, LLC of Orlando.
For more information, contact: Robert Blackwell, SIOR of Sean DuPree, CCIM, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989; or rblackwell@realvest.com; sdupree@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 in Orlando, 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.
Robert Blackwell, SIOR principal at the firm and associates Sean DuPree CCIM, and Jim Murr, CCIM took the assignment from Michael Stanzel and Michael Denton of NAI Robert Lynn in Dallas and negotiated the transaction representing Dayton Superior Corporation. The Miamisburg, Ohio-based tenant manufactures products used in concrete construction.
The landlord is Paul R. Straubinger, LLC c/o Straubcos, LLC of Orlando.
For more information, contact: Robert Blackwell, SIOR of Sean DuPree, CCIM, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989; or rblackwell@realvest.com; sdupree@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 in Orlando, 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.
Marketplace Advisors, Inc. negotiates the sale of a nine-acre Poinciana site for $1.9 million, rental apartment community planned
ORLANDO - Marketplace Advisors, Inc. of Orlando recently negotiated the sale of a nine-acre Poinciana parcel for $1,900,000.
David Marks, president of Marketplace Advisors, Inc., negotiated the sale representing buyer Fountains at San Remo Court, LTD.
The seller was Avatar Properties, Inc.
Marks said the buyer plans to build The Fountains at San Remo Court, a rental apartment
community, with construction to start shortly.
For more information, contact:
David Marks, Marketplace Advisors, Inc., 407-599-0007, dmarks@cfl.rr.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, LV Communications, 407-644-4142
David Marks, president of Marketplace Advisors, Inc., negotiated the sale representing buyer Fountains at San Remo Court, LTD.
The seller was Avatar Properties, Inc.
Marks said the buyer plans to build The Fountains at San Remo Court, a rental apartment
community, with construction to start shortly.
For more information, contact:
David Marks, Marketplace Advisors, Inc., 407-599-0007, dmarks@cfl.rr.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, LV Communications, 407-644-4142
Avalon Park Group names Rich Browning vice president
ORLANDO - Avalon Park Group, which is developing Avalon Park in east Orlando, has appointed Rich Browning vice president.
Eric Marks, senior vice president at Avalon Park Group, said Browning has more than five years of experience, including management positions at NAI Realvest in Maitland and BB&T Bank. Browning is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Madison’s MBA program.
For more information contact:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Director, 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
Eric Marks, senior vice president at Avalon Park Group, said Browning has more than five years of experience, including management positions at NAI Realvest in Maitland and BB&T Bank. Browning is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Madison’s MBA program.
For more information contact:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Director, 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
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Negotiates Long Term Leases totaling 21,493 square feet at Two Orlando Office Buildings
ORLANDO - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 130 Grubb & Ellis offices worldwide, recently negotiated two long-term office leases for a total of 21,493 square feet in Orlando. Anne Deason Spencer vice president of the Office Services Group at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, negotiated both transactions representing the local tenants.
The Devereaux Foundation, who provides services to children with health or developmental disabilites, has renewed its lease of 17,549 square feet at Citadel I, 5850 TG Lee Blvd. in southeast Orlando. Penn-Florida Realty Corp. is the Orlando-based landlord for the 26-year old, 150,000 square foot building, which is currently 86 percent leased.
Spencer also represented Currency Exchange International, in a new lease agreement for 3,944 square feet at Millenia Park One, 4901 Vineland Rd. in southwest Orlando. The tenant provides its services to retail or hospitality related companies who have international trade or clientele. The landlord for the 10-year-old, 157,000 square foot building is MIL Owner, LLC and was represented in the transaction by Emily Zinaich of Morrison Commercial Real Estate.
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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 45 brokers divided among its Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace
About Grubb & Ellis Company: Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,500 professionals in more than 100 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), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
CONTACTS: Anne Spencer, 407-481-5411, aspencer@commercialfl.com; Jeff Sweeney, 407-481-5387, jsweeney@commercialfl.com; Larry Vershel 407-644-4142
The Devereaux Foundation, who provides services to children with health or developmental disabilites, has renewed its lease of 17,549 square feet at Citadel I, 5850 TG Lee Blvd. in southeast Orlando. Penn-Florida Realty Corp. is the Orlando-based landlord for the 26-year old, 150,000 square foot building, which is currently 86 percent leased.
Spencer also represented Currency Exchange International, in a new lease agreement for 3,944 square feet at Millenia Park One, 4901 Vineland Rd. in southwest Orlando. The tenant provides its services to retail or hospitality related companies who have international trade or clientele. The landlord for the 10-year-old, 157,000 square foot building is MIL Owner, LLC and was represented in the transaction by Emily Zinaich of Morrison Commercial Real Estate.
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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 45 brokers divided among its Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace
About Grubb & Ellis Company: Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,500 professionals in more than 100 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), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
CONTACTS: Anne Spencer, 407-481-5411, aspencer@commercialfl.com; Jeff Sweeney, 407-481-5387, jsweeney@commercialfl.com; Larry Vershel 407-644-4142
American Soda Blast Company to Blast its Way into the Hearts of Car Enthusiasts at Annual Turkey Run Car Show in Daytona Beach
APOPKA - For classic car enthusiasts, the annual Thanksgiving weekend Turkey Run Nov. 25-28 at Daytona International Speedway is a dream come true---hundreds of acres devoted to showcasing museum-quality classic cars that date from the turn of the century to recent times.
For car owners, the annual Turkey Run is a huge outdoor market for hard-to-get parts, accessories and services. And that’s where American Soda Blast Company plans to shine---literally.
“We’ve established a Turkey Run exhibit that’s going to catch everyone’s eye,” said Michael Young, founder and president of the company.
American Soda Blast technology cleans and strips old paint, and blemishes from car bodies using pressurized sodium bicarbonate.
The process replaces traditional sanding and sand blasting that scores, gouges or warps sheet metal surfaces. The kinder, gentler stripping process is especially important for cars that may be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, Young said.
The biodegradable blast material is a food grade product and won’t harm the underlying metal.
“Sodium bicarbonate is one of the most common compounds found in nature, and does not heat up the metal during blasting like sand will.” Young said.
Scientists used the soda stripping process to restore the Statue of Liberty in the 1980s, Young said. Modern emphasis on green technology solutions has brought the process into vogue.- 30 -
For more information, contact: Michael Young, American Soda Blast Co. Apopka, Florida; 407-931-6191; Michael@americansodablast.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, Lvershelco@aol.com
For car owners, the annual Turkey Run is a huge outdoor market for hard-to-get parts, accessories and services. And that’s where American Soda Blast Company plans to shine---literally.
“We’ve established a Turkey Run exhibit that’s going to catch everyone’s eye,” said Michael Young, founder and president of the company.
American Soda Blast technology cleans and strips old paint, and blemishes from car bodies using pressurized sodium bicarbonate.
The process replaces traditional sanding and sand blasting that scores, gouges or warps sheet metal surfaces. The kinder, gentler stripping process is especially important for cars that may be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, Young said.
The biodegradable blast material is a food grade product and won’t harm the underlying metal.
“Sodium bicarbonate is one of the most common compounds found in nature, and does not heat up the metal during blasting like sand will.” Young said.
Scientists used the soda stripping process to restore the Statue of Liberty in the 1980s, Young said. Modern emphasis on green technology solutions has brought the process into vogue.- 30 -
For more information, contact: Michael Young, American Soda Blast Co. Apopka, Florida; 407-931-6191; Michael@americansodablast.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, Lvershelco@aol.com
Only 19 Town Homes Remain For Sale Priced From The $160s At Taylor Morrison’s Lake Mary Landings in Lake Mary
LAKE MARY - Only 19 town homes remain for sale priced from the $160s at Taylor Morrison’s Lake Mary Landings, a gated community located on Canyon Stone Circle off Weldon Road near Seminole State College in Lake Mary.
Kristin Vuckovic, marketing manager for Taylor Morrison in the North Florida region, said new three-bedroom town homes at Lake Mary Landings range in size from 1,690 square feet of living space to 2,215 square feet with two-and-a-half or three baths and two-car garages.
Taylor Morrison has built 188 town homes with upgraded features and amenities at Lake Mary Landings, where homeowners enjoy a community pavilion and picnic area, a swimming pool and cabana, and a children’s playground.
“We expect to sell the last remaining town homes at Lake Mary Landings within the next three months,” Vuckovic said. “This is the last chance to own a town home in a gated community in this area,” she added.
For more information, contact Chelsey Perfumo community sales associate at 407-324-0620 or visit http://www.taylormorrison.com/.
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For more information about this press release, contact: Kristin Vuckovic, Marketing Manager, Taylor Morrison, Inc. North Florida Division 321-397-7510 kvuckovic@taylormorrison.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com
Friday, September 3, 2010
Crossman & Company Named Exclusive Management, Leasing, and Marketing Representatives at Water Tower Place in Celebration
ORLANDO - Crossman & Company, the Orlando real estate firm that ranks as one of the largest retail property specialists in the southeast, has been named exclusive property management, leasing and marketing representatives at Water Tower Place, a 124,000 square foot retail center located in Celebration in Osceola County.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, said the firm has launched a major marketing campaign to reposition the retail center.
The campaign will start with a name change to Water Tower Shoppes at Celebration, Crossman said, and will include outdoor billboards on U.S. 192, extensive print and internet advertising and new signage.
Bruce Lyons will serve as the principal contact for management, leasing and marketing at Water Tower Shoppes at Celebration, Crossman added.
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For more information please contact:
John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com
About Crossman & Company:
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, said the firm has launched a major marketing campaign to reposition the retail center.
The campaign will start with a name change to Water Tower Shoppes at Celebration, Crossman said, and will include outdoor billboards on U.S. 192, extensive print and internet advertising and new signage.
Bruce Lyons will serve as the principal contact for management, leasing and marketing at Water Tower Shoppes at Celebration, Crossman added.
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For more information please contact:
John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com
About Crossman & Company:
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Awarded Contract to Design Renovations for new Five Guys Restaurant in Orlando
ORLANDO - Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, was awarded a contract to design renovations for the new 2,900 square foot Five Guys Restaurant that opened on Orange Avenue in Orlando last month (August).
Lonnie Peterson, president of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, said Bengel’s Burgers of Oviedo developed the restaurant and T.J. Flynn Construction Management awarded the contract.
For more information contact: Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100; Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Lonnie Peterson, president of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, said Bengel’s Burgers of Oviedo developed the restaurant and T.J. Flynn Construction Management awarded the contract.
For more information contact: Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100; Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Poker Run Sponsored By Volusia County Law Firm Raises Nearly $5,000 For Local Mom Diagnosed With Cancer
PONCE INLET – More than 100 motorcycle enthusiasts participated in a recent poker run sponsored by the law firm of Rue & Ziffra as a fundraiser for a mother of two who was diagnosed with brain cancer.
The event – which kicked off Aug. 14 at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and included a classic car show and a barbecue dinner – raised $4,500 for the family of Lorraine Metakes of Port Orange.
Robin Fenwick, one of four organizers of the fundraiser, said 137 hands of poker were sold to motorcycle drivers, their passengers and others who participated in cars.
“We never expected to be able to give the family this much help with their expenses,” she said.
“When we started out, we thought we’d be lucky to make $500.”
Fenwick said more than $1,000 was from raffle tickets for donated items. The rest came from the sale of poker hands, food, T-shirts and from other donations.
“We know that we couldn’t have done it without the help of Rue & Ziffra,” she added. “After they got the word out in the newspapers and on the radio, my phone was ringing off the hook about the ride.”
About Rue & Ziffra: Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 30 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange and Orange City.
For more information about this release, please contact: Allan L. Ziffra, President, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or allanz@rueziffra.com; Shane Snipes, Promotions/Advertising Director, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or shanes@rueziffra.com; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com
The event – which kicked off Aug. 14 at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and included a classic car show and a barbecue dinner – raised $4,500 for the family of Lorraine Metakes of Port Orange.
Robin Fenwick, one of four organizers of the fundraiser, said 137 hands of poker were sold to motorcycle drivers, their passengers and others who participated in cars.
“We never expected to be able to give the family this much help with their expenses,” she said.
“When we started out, we thought we’d be lucky to make $500.”
Fenwick said more than $1,000 was from raffle tickets for donated items. The rest came from the sale of poker hands, food, T-shirts and from other donations.
“We know that we couldn’t have done it without the help of Rue & Ziffra,” she added. “After they got the word out in the newspapers and on the radio, my phone was ringing off the hook about the ride.”
About Rue & Ziffra: Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 30 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange and Orange City.
For more information about this release, please contact: Allan L. Ziffra, President, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or allanz@rueziffra.com; Shane Snipes, Promotions/Advertising Director, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or shanes@rueziffra.com; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com
CFCAR to host Forum on Jobs and Impact on Commercial Real Estate Sept. 9 at Orlando Fashion Square
ORLANDO - The Central Florida Commercial Association of Realtors (CFCAR) will host a community forum on Sept. 9 at Orlando Fashion Square titled, “Job Growth - How it Will Affect Our Industry.”
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, the Orlando commercial real estate firm that serves as exclusive leasing agents at Orlando Fashion Square, said the event is scheduled from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and the cost of admission is $25.
Speakers include Jerry Ross, executive director of the Disney Entrepreneur Center, which is relocating to Orlando Fashion Square; Thomas Chatmon, executive director of the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board and Rick Fraser, president of the Workforce Development Board of Flagler/Volusia-Center for Business Excellence.
“Employment and job growth is the single most important issue facing the commercial real estate industry,” Crossman said. “The CFCAR forum will discuss several major efforts under way to stimulate job growth and what we can do to support and enhance those efforts,” he said.
To find out more or to register for the forum, contact CFCAR Executive Shirley Knapp at 407-816-7368 or visit http://www.cfcar.net.
For more information contact: Molly Delahunty, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6220 mdelahunty@crossmanco.com; John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, the Orlando commercial real estate firm that serves as exclusive leasing agents at Orlando Fashion Square, said the event is scheduled from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and the cost of admission is $25.
Speakers include Jerry Ross, executive director of the Disney Entrepreneur Center, which is relocating to Orlando Fashion Square; Thomas Chatmon, executive director of the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board and Rick Fraser, president of the Workforce Development Board of Flagler/Volusia-Center for Business Excellence.
“Employment and job growth is the single most important issue facing the commercial real estate industry,” Crossman said. “The CFCAR forum will discuss several major efforts under way to stimulate job growth and what we can do to support and enhance those efforts,” he said.
To find out more or to register for the forum, contact CFCAR Executive Shirley Knapp at 407-816-7368 or visit http://www.cfcar.net.
For more information contact: Molly Delahunty, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6220 mdelahunty@crossmanco.com; John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com
Disney Entrepreneur Center Gets Green Light on Relocation
ORLANDO – Today the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve a five-year lease at the Orlando Fashion Square for the relocation of the Disney Entrepreneur Center. Representatives of the Disney Entrepreneur Center (DEC), Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) and Orlando Fashion Square had finalized a proposed lease agreement, and with today’s approval of the Orange County Commission, the center will relocate to Orlando Fashion Square next spring.
Since 2003, The Disney Entrepreneur Center has provided local entrepreneurs easy access to a variety of business coaching, education and resources in a single shared facility overlooking Lake Eola in downtown Orlando. The DEC proved to be both efficient for the resident organizations who share resources and for local entrepreneurs who can visit several organizations in a single visit. Based on the unanimous decision of its Board of Directors in early August, the DEC representatives had been in negotiations to occupy 21,000 square-feet on the north side of Orlando Fashion Square, near Barnie’s® Coffee and Tea.
“On behalf of the Disney Entrepreneur Center, our sponsors, and our service provider organizations, I am pleased to announce we are embarking on the next innovative chapter for our center.” said Jerry Ross, Executive Director of the Disney Entrepreneur Center. “This allows us to continue our growth, explore new partnerships, and expand opportunities for our small business community!”
“This seemed to be a natural fit for PREIT and Orlando Fashion Square” added Joseph F. Coradino, President, PREIT Services, LLC and PREIT-Rubin, Inc. “Their mission complements our own, as being innovative in our approach to business development, , and pro-active in our outreach to our community.” He said PREIT pursued the relocation of the Disney Entrepreneur Center because of the many positive opportunities it presented for Fashion Square, the community, the DEC, and the small businesses of Central Florida.
“I believe the awareness of Disney Entrepreneur Center will increase because of the additional exposure at Orlando Fashion Square, and the new opportunities that this space presents” Said Ross. “Since inception in 2003, our service provider organizations have assisted thousands of existing businesses, and helped to start hundreds more, however, there are still many folks who don’t know we’re here, or what we can offer them!”
The Disney Entrepreneur Center plans to have its own entrance on the north side of the mall where there is plenty of free parking in the adjacent garage. Renovations to the space, using plans designed by the Evans Group of Orlando, are scheduled to be complete in April 2011. In total, PREIT Services will facilitate the construction to accommodate the Disney Entrepreneur Center which is estimated at $1.5 million, while each resident organization of the center is expected to see a reduction in rental expenses upon relocation in April of 2011. The initial term for the new lease is five years.
“The DEC was established through a collaborative partnership of sponsors and service provider organizations, so it is no surprise that bringing the DEC to Orlando Fashion Square required the collaboration of many organizations. Relocating the DEC to Orlando Fashion Square is a very creative and innovative idea that can now move toward reality,” Coradino said.
Local leasing agent Whitaker Leonhardt of Crossman & Company negotiated the lease, and represents Orlando Fashion Square which is located at the corner of Maguire Road and Colonial Drive, and has been in operation since 1973.
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About the Disney Entrepreneur Center:
The Disney Entrepreneur Center is a public/private partnership established in 2003 to support and assist small business development in Central Florida. The center houses a variety of non-profit business support organizations and is funded by Orange County, Walt Disney World Resort, The University of Central Florida, The City of Orlando, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, Regions Bank, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Banco Popular, The Orlando Magic, Bank First, Orlando Utilities Commission, and Bright House Business Solutions.
Organizations affiliated with the Disney Entrepreneur Center are:
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, The UCF Small Business Development Center, The Central Florida Disability Chamber, The National Assn. of Women business Owners, The UCF Business Incubation Program, The British American Chamber of Commerce, The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund, SCORE, The Urban League of Central Florida, The Black MBA Assn, and the US Dept. of Commerce.
About Orlando Fashion Square/PREIT:
Orlando Fashion Square is owned and operated by Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust. Founded in 1960 and one of the first equity REITs in the U.S., PREIT has a primary investment focus on retail shopping malls and power centers. Currently, the company’s retail portfolio is approximately 34 million square feet and consists of 56 properties, including 38 shopping malls, 14 strip and power centers, and four properties under development. The company’s properties are located in 13 states in the eastern half of the United States, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region. PREIT is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa. The company’s Web site can be found at www.preit.com. PREIT is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol PEI.
CONTACT: Jerry Ross, 407-420-4848
Since 2003, The Disney Entrepreneur Center has provided local entrepreneurs easy access to a variety of business coaching, education and resources in a single shared facility overlooking Lake Eola in downtown Orlando. The DEC proved to be both efficient for the resident organizations who share resources and for local entrepreneurs who can visit several organizations in a single visit. Based on the unanimous decision of its Board of Directors in early August, the DEC representatives had been in negotiations to occupy 21,000 square-feet on the north side of Orlando Fashion Square, near Barnie’s® Coffee and Tea.
“On behalf of the Disney Entrepreneur Center, our sponsors, and our service provider organizations, I am pleased to announce we are embarking on the next innovative chapter for our center.” said Jerry Ross, Executive Director of the Disney Entrepreneur Center. “This allows us to continue our growth, explore new partnerships, and expand opportunities for our small business community!”
“This seemed to be a natural fit for PREIT and Orlando Fashion Square” added Joseph F. Coradino, President, PREIT Services, LLC and PREIT-Rubin, Inc. “Their mission complements our own, as being innovative in our approach to business development, , and pro-active in our outreach to our community.” He said PREIT pursued the relocation of the Disney Entrepreneur Center because of the many positive opportunities it presented for Fashion Square, the community, the DEC, and the small businesses of Central Florida.
“I believe the awareness of Disney Entrepreneur Center will increase because of the additional exposure at Orlando Fashion Square, and the new opportunities that this space presents” Said Ross. “Since inception in 2003, our service provider organizations have assisted thousands of existing businesses, and helped to start hundreds more, however, there are still many folks who don’t know we’re here, or what we can offer them!”
The Disney Entrepreneur Center plans to have its own entrance on the north side of the mall where there is plenty of free parking in the adjacent garage. Renovations to the space, using plans designed by the Evans Group of Orlando, are scheduled to be complete in April 2011. In total, PREIT Services will facilitate the construction to accommodate the Disney Entrepreneur Center which is estimated at $1.5 million, while each resident organization of the center is expected to see a reduction in rental expenses upon relocation in April of 2011. The initial term for the new lease is five years.
“The DEC was established through a collaborative partnership of sponsors and service provider organizations, so it is no surprise that bringing the DEC to Orlando Fashion Square required the collaboration of many organizations. Relocating the DEC to Orlando Fashion Square is a very creative and innovative idea that can now move toward reality,” Coradino said.
Local leasing agent Whitaker Leonhardt of Crossman & Company negotiated the lease, and represents Orlando Fashion Square which is located at the corner of Maguire Road and Colonial Drive, and has been in operation since 1973.
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About the Disney Entrepreneur Center:
The Disney Entrepreneur Center is a public/private partnership established in 2003 to support and assist small business development in Central Florida. The center houses a variety of non-profit business support organizations and is funded by Orange County, Walt Disney World Resort, The University of Central Florida, The City of Orlando, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, Regions Bank, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Banco Popular, The Orlando Magic, Bank First, Orlando Utilities Commission, and Bright House Business Solutions.
Organizations affiliated with the Disney Entrepreneur Center are:
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, The UCF Small Business Development Center, The Central Florida Disability Chamber, The National Assn. of Women business Owners, The UCF Business Incubation Program, The British American Chamber of Commerce, The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund, SCORE, The Urban League of Central Florida, The Black MBA Assn, and the US Dept. of Commerce.
About Orlando Fashion Square/PREIT:
Orlando Fashion Square is owned and operated by Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust. Founded in 1960 and one of the first equity REITs in the U.S., PREIT has a primary investment focus on retail shopping malls and power centers. Currently, the company’s retail portfolio is approximately 34 million square feet and consists of 56 properties, including 38 shopping malls, 14 strip and power centers, and four properties under development. The company’s properties are located in 13 states in the eastern half of the United States, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region. PREIT is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa. The company’s Web site can be found at www.preit.com. PREIT is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol PEI.
CONTACT: Jerry Ross, 407-420-4848
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty negotiates a sale of a $2.1 million luxury home at Lake Markham Preserve
LAKE MARY - Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty recently closed on the sale of a $2.1 million estate home at Lake Markham Preserve, the gated lakefront community near Heathrow in North Seminole County.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty (www.StirlingSIR.com), said Cassandra Levine, a luxury home specialist at Stirling Sotheby’s Heathrow-Lake Mary Gallery represented the buyer of the Mediterranean-style estate home on more than one acre of land. Custom built in 2008, the home boasts 8,111 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, five full baths and three half-baths.
The seller was represented by Luis and Jennifer Gonzales with Stirling Sotheby’s Heathrow-Lake Mary Gallery.
Soderstrom said the sale is one of the most significant deals in Seminole County this year.
For more information, contact: Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890
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 three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty (www.StirlingSIR.com), said Cassandra Levine, a luxury home specialist at Stirling Sotheby’s Heathrow-Lake Mary Gallery represented the buyer of the Mediterranean-style estate home on more than one acre of land. Custom built in 2008, the home boasts 8,111 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, five full baths and three half-baths.
The seller was represented by Luis and Jennifer Gonzales with Stirling Sotheby’s Heathrow-Lake Mary Gallery.
Soderstrom said the sale is one of the most significant deals in Seminole County this year.
For more information, contact: Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890
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 three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects awarded contract to renovate a Vet Clinic in College Park
ORLANDO - Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, have been awarded a contract to start permit drawings for renovation of the College Park Vet Clinic on Edgewater Drive in College Park.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the contract was awarded by general contractor, M. Paul Construction and will include 2,000 square feet.
For more information contact: Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100; Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the contract was awarded by general contractor, M. Paul Construction and will include 2,000 square feet.
For more information contact: Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100; Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Central Florida Advisors, a Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Subsidiary, Increases Portfolio of Tax Advisory Properties by 300 Percent
ORLANDO - Last year, Central Florida Advisors, the tax advisory subsidiary of Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, represented properties valued at more than $100 million.
This year, Central Florida Advisors represents properties valued at more than $460 million in Florida, reports Jeff Sweeney, president and managing principal at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida.
Central Florida Advisors specializes in helping commercial property owners reevaluate their property tax assessments, Sweeney explained.
Central Florida Advisors helped the owners of one suburban-area mixed use property cut their property taxes by nearly 50 percent, Sweeney said.
“That resulted in over $200,000 of tax savings for their bottom line,” he added.
The deadline for appealing property tax assessments in Orange County is Sept. 10.
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About 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 45 brokers divided among its Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
CONTACTS: Brett Felberg, 407-481-5390; Jeff Sweeney SIOR President 407-481-5387; Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
This year, Central Florida Advisors represents properties valued at more than $460 million in Florida, reports Jeff Sweeney, president and managing principal at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida.
Central Florida Advisors specializes in helping commercial property owners reevaluate their property tax assessments, Sweeney explained.
Central Florida Advisors helped the owners of one suburban-area mixed use property cut their property taxes by nearly 50 percent, Sweeney said.
“That resulted in over $200,000 of tax savings for their bottom line,” he added.
The deadline for appealing property tax assessments in Orange County is Sept. 10.
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About 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 45 brokers divided among its Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
CONTACTS: Brett Felberg, 407-481-5390; Jeff Sweeney SIOR President 407-481-5387; Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
CORE Construction Florida Awarded Contract to Build 80,000 square foot Pine Berry Adult Living Facility in Clearwater
SARASOTA - CORE Construction Services of Florida, LLC was recently awarded a contract to build the Pine Berry adult congregate living facility located on S. Highland Avenue in Clearwater.
John Wiseman, president of CORE Construction Services of Florida, LLC said construction of the 80,000 square foot facility recently started.
The contract was awarded by Pine Berry LLC, developer of the facility which will cost approximately $8.6 million to build.
Wiseman said Pine Berry will accommodate 92 apartment residences with a group dining room and activity rooms when it opens next spring.
For more information, contact: John P. Wiseman, President CORE Construction Services of Florida LLC, 6320 Tower Lane, Sarasota, FL 34240 941-552-0240
About CORE Construction Group: CORE Construction Group has been in business since 1937 and ranks as one of the nation’s largest commercial contracting companies. CORE Construction Group is also active in Illinois, Nevada, Arizona and Texas. CORE Construction Services of Florida has offices in Sarasota.
John Wiseman, president of CORE Construction Services of Florida, LLC said construction of the 80,000 square foot facility recently started.
The contract was awarded by Pine Berry LLC, developer of the facility which will cost approximately $8.6 million to build.
Wiseman said Pine Berry will accommodate 92 apartment residences with a group dining room and activity rooms when it opens next spring.
For more information, contact: John P. Wiseman, President CORE Construction Services of Florida LLC, 6320 Tower Lane, Sarasota, FL 34240 941-552-0240
About CORE Construction Group: CORE Construction Group has been in business since 1937 and ranks as one of the nation’s largest commercial contracting companies. CORE Construction Group is also active in Illinois, Nevada, Arizona and Texas. CORE Construction Services of Florida has offices in Sarasota.
Meritage Homes Names Marc T. Martens Vice President of Finance
ORLANDO - Meritage Homes has appointed Marc T. Martens vice president of finance in the Central Florida region.
Pam Whitmore, marketing manager for Meritage Homes in the Central Florida region, said Martens has a strong background in accounting with several years in the finance department of a national company and five years in public accounting with a major accounting firm in New York City and Philadelphia.
Martens has an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Rider University in New Jersey and an MBA in finance from The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
For more information contact: Pam Whitmore, Marketing Manager, Meritage Homes of Central Florida, 407-712-8664, Pam.whitmore@meritagehomes.com; Brian Kittle, Director of Sales, Meritage Homes-Orlando, 407-712-8669; Brian.Kittle@meritagehomes.com
Pam Whitmore, marketing manager for Meritage Homes in the Central Florida region, said Martens has a strong background in accounting with several years in the finance department of a national company and five years in public accounting with a major accounting firm in New York City and Philadelphia.
Martens has an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Rider University in New Jersey and an MBA in finance from The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
For more information contact: Pam Whitmore, Marketing Manager, Meritage Homes of Central Florida, 407-712-8664, Pam.whitmore@meritagehomes.com; Brian Kittle, Director of Sales, Meritage Homes-Orlando, 407-712-8669; Brian.Kittle@meritagehomes.com
Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Negotiates new lease agreement for Fastener Distributor at industrial facility in Tampa
TAMPA – Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 130 Grubb & Ellis offices worldwide, negotiated a lease agreement for 15,945 square feet of industrial space at 4300 E. 7th Ave. at the intersection of N. 43rd Street in Tampa.
Chuck Bohac, vice president in the Industrial & Land Services Group at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, brokered the transaction representing the new tenant Vertex Distribution. Vertex is an Attleboro, Mass.-based distributor of fasteners, rivets and clamps relocating its Tampa operations from nearby Adamo Drive.
The landlord is ABD Capital Corporation of Tampa.
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About 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 45 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace. Visit www.commercialfl.com.
About Grubb & Ellis Company: 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), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
CONTACTS: Chuck Bohac, VP Indus/Land 813-639-1111; Patrick Kelly, Managing Director 813-830-7539
Chuck Bohac, vice president in the Industrial & Land Services Group at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, brokered the transaction representing the new tenant Vertex Distribution. Vertex is an Attleboro, Mass.-based distributor of fasteners, rivets and clamps relocating its Tampa operations from nearby Adamo Drive.
The landlord is ABD Capital Corporation of Tampa.
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About 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 45 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace. Visit www.commercialfl.com.
About Grubb & Ellis Company: 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), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
CONTACTS: Chuck Bohac, VP Indus/Land 813-639-1111; Patrick Kelly, Managing Director 813-830-7539
NAI Realvest Negotiates Sale of Industrial Condo for $272,500 in Southwest Orlando
MAITLAND - NAI Realvest recently negotiated the sale of an industrial condo at Southwest Orlando’s All Star Service Center, 6610 Kingspointe Parkway off Sandlake Rd. West near the Florida Turnpike.
NAI Realvest associate Drew Saphos negotiated the transaction along with principal Christie Alexander and chairman George Livingston. NAI Realvest represented the seller, Columbus, Ohio-based United Midwest Savings Bank.
Legend Express, Inc. USA is the buyer who paid $272,500 for the 4,800 square foot facility which includes 720 square feet of office/showroom space.
Chuck McNulty of McNulty Group represented the buyer in the transaction.
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For more information, please contact: Christie Alexander or Drew Saphos, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest in Orlando, 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 associate Drew Saphos negotiated the transaction along with principal Christie Alexander and chairman George Livingston. NAI Realvest represented the seller, Columbus, Ohio-based United Midwest Savings Bank.
Legend Express, Inc. USA is the buyer who paid $272,500 for the 4,800 square foot facility which includes 720 square feet of office/showroom space.
Chuck McNulty of McNulty Group represented the buyer in the transaction.
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For more information, please contact: Christie Alexander or Drew Saphos, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest in Orlando, 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.
Lennar to Start Construction of New Town Homes Priced from the Low $100s at the Hammocks in New Tampa
TAMPA - Lennar will start construction of new town homes priced from the low $100s in August at The Hammocks, located off E. County Line Road and Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in New Tampa.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar plans to build 190 two, three and four-bedroom town homes in three different designs at The Hammocks: one that offers from 1,700 square feet of living space to 2,300 square feet with a two-car garage, another with 1,100 square feet to 1,400 square feet and a one-car garage, and a third floor plan with from 960 square feet to 1,100 square feet and no garage.
“We will start construction of the first town home building with six town homes in August,” Metheny said.
Model town homes at The Hammocks will open in September.
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For more information contact: Francine Miller, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Tampa Region, 727-479-1747; Francine.Miller@Lennar.com; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar plans to build 190 two, three and four-bedroom town homes in three different designs at The Hammocks: one that offers from 1,700 square feet of living space to 2,300 square feet with a two-car garage, another with 1,100 square feet to 1,400 square feet and a one-car garage, and a third floor plan with from 960 square feet to 1,100 square feet and no garage.
“We will start construction of the first town home building with six town homes in August,” Metheny said.
Model town homes at The Hammocks will open in September.
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For more information contact: Francine Miller, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Tampa Region, 727-479-1747; Francine.Miller@Lennar.com; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Data Transfer Solutions Certified as Small Business Enterprise by South Florida Water Management District
ORLANDO - Data Transfer Solutions based in downtown Avalon Park, was recently certified as a Small Business Enterprise by the South Florida Water Management District.
Small businesses play a big role in Florida’s economy. The South Florida Water Management District administers a program that provides for increased opportunities for small businesses certified through the District to participate in projects and initiatives within the District’s region.
The program offers additional consideration to small business enterprises in the District solicitation and includes processes for bid equalization, sheltered markets, points for SBE participation in proposals and SBE subcontract participation goals.
A.M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions, said the Small Business certification is important because it provides DTS an opportunity to bring innovative GIS and GIS development services to bear on behalf of the District and a myriad of teaming partners.
DTS provides asset management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), transportation planning/engineering, web design, database/software applications, and video and multi media production services to local governments and regional and state agencies throughout the U.S.
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For more information, contact: A. M. “Trey” Fragala, III, AICP, PMP, Chief Operating Officer, Data Transfer Solutions, 3680 Avalon Park East Blvd., Suite 200, Orlando, 32828; 407-382-5222; tfragala@edats.com
Small businesses play a big role in Florida’s economy. The South Florida Water Management District administers a program that provides for increased opportunities for small businesses certified through the District to participate in projects and initiatives within the District’s region.
The program offers additional consideration to small business enterprises in the District solicitation and includes processes for bid equalization, sheltered markets, points for SBE participation in proposals and SBE subcontract participation goals.
A.M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions, said the Small Business certification is important because it provides DTS an opportunity to bring innovative GIS and GIS development services to bear on behalf of the District and a myriad of teaming partners.
DTS provides asset management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), transportation planning/engineering, web design, database/software applications, and video and multi media production services to local governments and regional and state agencies throughout the U.S.
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For more information, contact: A. M. “Trey” Fragala, III, AICP, PMP, Chief Operating Officer, Data Transfer Solutions, 3680 Avalon Park East Blvd., Suite 200, Orlando, 32828; 407-382-5222; tfragala@edats.com
Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Negotiates Sublease for 4,000 Square Feet of Downtown Tampa Office Space at 100 N. Tampa St.
TAMPA - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 130 offices worldwide, recently negotiated a sublease agreement for 4,000 square feet of class A office space in the 100 N. Tampa Street building in downtown Tampa.
Richard Andretta, SIOR, vice president in the firm’s Office Group and associate Rob Turner negotiated the sublease representing the new subtenant Grubb & Ellis Company, who will occupy suite 2450 in the building for a new southeast regional office headed by senior vice president Tim Rivers and executive managing director Randy Buddemeyer.
The sublandlord is HKS Architects, Inc., a Texas corporation.
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About 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 Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
About Grubb & Ellis: Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE:GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,500 professionals in more than 100 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), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
CONTACTS: Richard Andretta SIOR 813-639-1111 Ext 255; Jeffrey Sweeney SIOR President 407-481-5387
Richard Andretta, SIOR, vice president in the firm’s Office Group and associate Rob Turner negotiated the sublease representing the new subtenant Grubb & Ellis Company, who will occupy suite 2450 in the building for a new southeast regional office headed by senior vice president Tim Rivers and executive managing director Randy Buddemeyer.
The sublandlord is HKS Architects, Inc., a Texas corporation.
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About 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 Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
About Grubb & Ellis: Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE:GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,500 professionals in more than 100 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), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
CONTACTS: Richard Andretta SIOR 813-639-1111 Ext 255; Jeffrey Sweeney SIOR President 407-481-5387
Cotter-Ryan Commercial winds up work on two major restaurant projects, surgery center underway
LONGWOOD - Cotter-Ryan Commercial, LLC has completed construction of two major restaurant projects and expects to complete work soon on an ambulatory surgery center and medical offices complex in Ocala.
Scott Ryan, president of Cotter-Ryan Commercial, said the firm recently completed major renovations of the landmark Aloma Cinema Grill and Draft House, the landmark Winter Park facility located in the Publix Shopping Center on Aloma Avenue at Lakemont in Winter Park.
The 3,500 square foot facility underwent a major facelift that included adding a third theater to the Aloma Cinema Grill.
In Tavares, Cotter Ryan completed work on Tavares Station, the two-story 8,000 square foot restaurant building located in the new segment of downtown Tavares’ entertainment district and adjacent to the new seaplane marina on Lake Dora.
Work continues on the 20,000 square foot Ambulatory Surgical Center and medical office facility located on U.S. 441 in Ocala.
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For more information contact: Scott H. Ryan, President, Cotter Ryan Commercial, LLC, 407-786-7686 sryan@cotterryan.com
Scott Ryan, president of Cotter-Ryan Commercial, said the firm recently completed major renovations of the landmark Aloma Cinema Grill and Draft House, the landmark Winter Park facility located in the Publix Shopping Center on Aloma Avenue at Lakemont in Winter Park.
The 3,500 square foot facility underwent a major facelift that included adding a third theater to the Aloma Cinema Grill.
In Tavares, Cotter Ryan completed work on Tavares Station, the two-story 8,000 square foot restaurant building located in the new segment of downtown Tavares’ entertainment district and adjacent to the new seaplane marina on Lake Dora.
Work continues on the 20,000 square foot Ambulatory Surgical Center and medical office facility located on U.S. 441 in Ocala.
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For more information contact: Scott H. Ryan, President, Cotter Ryan Commercial, LLC, 407-786-7686 sryan@cotterryan.com
Central Florida Law Firm Sponsors 3rd Annual Daytona Beach “Mai Tai Rumble” Battle Of The Bands
DAYTONA BEACH – The law firm of Rue & Ziffra will sponsor the 3rd annual Mai Tai Rumble, a month-long musical competition for local bands, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7 at the Mai Tai Bar, 250 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach.
The event – the ultimate battle of the bands competition – is an opportunity for area bands to compete and showcase their musical skills. It is divided into two categories: Best Cover Band or Soloist, and Best Original Band or Soloist.
A total of $10,000 in prize money will be awarded to the winning bands, and future paid gigs at the Mai Tai Bar.
The Mai Tai Rumble, which also is being held in Honolulu, Hawaii and Long Beach, Calif., will culminate with the final competition on Oct. 7.
“We know there are many talented musicians and vocalists right here in Central Florida,” said Allan L. Ziffra, president of the Port Orange-based personal-injury law firm. “Because of that, we’d like to help one of those groups live up to their potential and become the “Best Band in Central Florida.”
Additional sponsors of the Rumble include Monster Energy Music, and Club 92.7 FM and Beach Radio 92.7 FM in Palm Coast. Bands interested in competing for the title can see the official contest rules and fill out applications at www.maitairumble.com.
About Rue & Ziffra:
Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 30 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange and Orange City.
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For more information about this release, please contact:
Allan L. Ziffra, President, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or allanz@rueziffra.com; Shane Snipes, Promotions/Advertising Director, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or shanes@rueziffra.com; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com
The event – the ultimate battle of the bands competition – is an opportunity for area bands to compete and showcase their musical skills. It is divided into two categories: Best Cover Band or Soloist, and Best Original Band or Soloist.
A total of $10,000 in prize money will be awarded to the winning bands, and future paid gigs at the Mai Tai Bar.
The Mai Tai Rumble, which also is being held in Honolulu, Hawaii and Long Beach, Calif., will culminate with the final competition on Oct. 7.
“We know there are many talented musicians and vocalists right here in Central Florida,” said Allan L. Ziffra, president of the Port Orange-based personal-injury law firm. “Because of that, we’d like to help one of those groups live up to their potential and become the “Best Band in Central Florida.”
Additional sponsors of the Rumble include Monster Energy Music, and Club 92.7 FM and Beach Radio 92.7 FM in Palm Coast. Bands interested in competing for the title can see the official contest rules and fill out applications at www.maitairumble.com.
About Rue & Ziffra:
Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 30 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange and Orange City.
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For more information about this release, please contact:
Allan L. Ziffra, President, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or allanz@rueziffra.com; Shane Snipes, Promotions/Advertising Director, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or shanes@rueziffra.com; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com
Monday, August 30, 2010
Lennar to start construction of 48 estate homes priced from the $250s at Live Oak on Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
TAMPA - Lennar will start construction of 48 estate homes priced from the $250s at Live Oak, located on Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in New Tampa.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said estate homes at Live Oak will feature 70 and 80-foot home sites and new three, four and five-bedroom single-family homes that range in size from 2,400 square feet of living space to 4,100 square feet.
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For more information contact: Francine Miller, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Tampa Region, 727-479-1747; Francine.Miller@Lennar.com; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said estate homes at Live Oak will feature 70 and 80-foot home sites and new three, four and five-bedroom single-family homes that range in size from 2,400 square feet of living space to 4,100 square feet.
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For more information contact: Francine Miller, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Tampa Region, 727-479-1747; Francine.Miller@Lennar.com; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Meritage Homes Introduces Seven New Floor Plans at Cypress Preserve in St. Cloud
ORLANDO - Meritage Homes is introducing seven new floor plans at Cypress Preserve, located off Old Canoe Creek Road in St. Cloud.
Pam Whitmore, marketing manager at Meritage Homes in the Orlando region, said new single-family homes at Cypress Preserve range from the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath
McKinley model home with 2,527 square feet of living space priced from $195,990 to the eight-bedroom, four-bath Del Rio model with 5,107 square feet priced from $264,990.
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For more information contact: Pam Whitmore, Marketing Manager / Meritage Homes-Orlando 407-712-8664 Pam.Whitmore@meritagehomes.com; Brian Kittle, Director of Sales, Meritage Homes-Orlando, 407-712-8669; Brian.Kittle@meritagehomes.com
Pam Whitmore, marketing manager at Meritage Homes in the Orlando region, said new single-family homes at Cypress Preserve range from the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath
McKinley model home with 2,527 square feet of living space priced from $195,990 to the eight-bedroom, four-bath Del Rio model with 5,107 square feet priced from $264,990.
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For more information contact: Pam Whitmore, Marketing Manager / Meritage Homes-Orlando 407-712-8664 Pam.Whitmore@meritagehomes.com; Brian Kittle, Director of Sales, Meritage Homes-Orlando, 407-712-8669; Brian.Kittle@meritagehomes.com
University Club of Orlando to Host Cocktails for a Cause Fundraiser to Benefit Canine Companions
ORLANDO - The University Club of Orlando will host a Cocktails for a Cause fundraiser reception on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Susan Greene, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said Cocktails for a Cause events have raised more than $50,000 so far this year to benefit local civic, community and charitable organizations.
Volunteers from the beneficiary organization serve as bartenders at Cocktails for a Cause and all gratuities are donated to the charity.
Justin Wright, events director at the University Club of Orlando, said admission to the Sept. 16 Cocktails for a Cause fundraising event is free. Guests are encouraged to donate as generously as they can to Canine Companions.
For more information contact: Justin Wright, Events Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514; Susan Greene, General Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, gm@ucluborlando.com
Susan Greene, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said Cocktails for a Cause events have raised more than $50,000 so far this year to benefit local civic, community and charitable organizations.
Volunteers from the beneficiary organization serve as bartenders at Cocktails for a Cause and all gratuities are donated to the charity.
Justin Wright, events director at the University Club of Orlando, said admission to the Sept. 16 Cocktails for a Cause fundraising event is free. Guests are encouraged to donate as generously as they can to Canine Companions.
For more information contact: Justin Wright, Events Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514; Susan Greene, General Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, gm@ucluborlando.com
Villages of Royal Palm to Sponsor “Losing Big” Weight Reduction Challenge in Volusia County
PORT ORANGE - Villages of Royal Palm in Port Orange is a major sponsor of the Volusia Home Builders Association’s and Florida Hospital Group’s county-wide “Losing Big” weight reduction challenge competition that is offering prizes valued at more than $8,000 for Volusia County residents who lose weight.
Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James Development, Inc., said the community clubhouse at Villages of Royal Palm is one of the official weigh-in stations for the Losing Big weight loss challenge.
“As a culture, we Americans suffer from obesity and the cost in terms of life loss, health problems and chronic problems such as diabetes and heart disease are epidemic,” Schwartz said.
“We fully support the efforts of the Volusia Home Builders Association and Florida Hospital Group to encourage local residents to play a more active role in their own health by losing weight and improving their physical conditioning,” he said.
The dates of the official registration and weigh-ins are Oct. 11 and 13 at the clubhouse at Villages of Royal Palm. The competition is underway.
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For more information please, contact: Winston Schwartz, President, Winston-James Development, Inc. 933 Beville Rd., South Daytona, Fla. 32119; 386-760-2555
Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James Development, Inc., said the community clubhouse at Villages of Royal Palm is one of the official weigh-in stations for the Losing Big weight loss challenge.
“As a culture, we Americans suffer from obesity and the cost in terms of life loss, health problems and chronic problems such as diabetes and heart disease are epidemic,” Schwartz said.
“We fully support the efforts of the Volusia Home Builders Association and Florida Hospital Group to encourage local residents to play a more active role in their own health by losing weight and improving their physical conditioning,” he said.
The dates of the official registration and weigh-ins are Oct. 11 and 13 at the clubhouse at Villages of Royal Palm. The competition is underway.
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For more information please, contact: Winston Schwartz, President, Winston-James Development, Inc. 933 Beville Rd., South Daytona, Fla. 32119; 386-760-2555
Old Florida National Bank and Mercantile Capital Corporation Announce Merger Agreement
ORLANDO - Old Florida National Bank and Mercantile Capital Corporation have entered into a merger agreement. Old Florida National Bank (Old Florida), headquartered in downtown Orlando, expects the merger to be finalized in the late fourth quarter or early first quarter of 2011.
Randy Burden, chairman of Old Florida, and Geof Longstaff, chairman of Mercantile, jointly announced the merger.
Old Florida National Bank, formed in 1982, currently operates eight full-service retail banking facilities throughout Central Florida and Inverness, Fla. and boasts over $375 million in assets
Mercantile, the seven-year-old Altamonte Springs firm that specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for owners of small to mid-sized businesses who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, has provided commercial loans in 30 states and Puerto Rico for more than $513 million in total project costs since it opened as Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC in late 2002.
“The merger substantially extends Old Florida’s capacity to engage in commercial lending,” Randy Burden said.
“Mercantile ranks as one of the largest and best known providers of SBA-504 lending in the nation,” Burden said. “They have succeeded in developing a well-known and well-respected brand with a solid reputation in the small business community,” Burden added.
Longstaff, who has served as president of three banks in the area over the past three decades, said the merger brings substantial resources to bear on Mercantile’s effort to serve small business owners nationwide.
John Burden, president of Old Florida, said “the merger creates a strong, cohesive banking organization squarely focused on serving consumers, professionals and the small business sector.”
“Old Florida National Bank is a hometown bank well known for personal service to our customers and a smart, reliable approach to banking,” Burden said.
“We are very pleased to offer Mercantile’s services to our customers and to further our service to Central Florida’s small business community,” he said.
Christopher G. Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said “the merger enables Mercantile to expand its services and to help more small business owners nationally.”
“Our merger substantially expands the capital resources we can bring to the small business sector of the U.S. economy,” said Hurn.
Mercantile Capital Corporation will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Florida National Bank. The combined entities are estimated to have nearly $400 million in total assets upon completion of their merger, making Old Florida one of the largest Orlando-based community banks.
For more information, Contact: John Burden, President Old Florida National Bank, 407-388-6136
Randy Burden, chairman of Old Florida, and Geof Longstaff, chairman of Mercantile, jointly announced the merger.
Old Florida National Bank, formed in 1982, currently operates eight full-service retail banking facilities throughout Central Florida and Inverness, Fla. and boasts over $375 million in assets
Mercantile, the seven-year-old Altamonte Springs firm that specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for owners of small to mid-sized businesses who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, has provided commercial loans in 30 states and Puerto Rico for more than $513 million in total project costs since it opened as Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC in late 2002.
“The merger substantially extends Old Florida’s capacity to engage in commercial lending,” Randy Burden said.
“Mercantile ranks as one of the largest and best known providers of SBA-504 lending in the nation,” Burden said. “They have succeeded in developing a well-known and well-respected brand with a solid reputation in the small business community,” Burden added.
Longstaff, who has served as president of three banks in the area over the past three decades, said the merger brings substantial resources to bear on Mercantile’s effort to serve small business owners nationwide.
John Burden, president of Old Florida, said “the merger creates a strong, cohesive banking organization squarely focused on serving consumers, professionals and the small business sector.”
“Old Florida National Bank is a hometown bank well known for personal service to our customers and a smart, reliable approach to banking,” Burden said.
“We are very pleased to offer Mercantile’s services to our customers and to further our service to Central Florida’s small business community,” he said.
Christopher G. Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said “the merger enables Mercantile to expand its services and to help more small business owners nationally.”
“Our merger substantially expands the capital resources we can bring to the small business sector of the U.S. economy,” said Hurn.
Mercantile Capital Corporation will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Florida National Bank. The combined entities are estimated to have nearly $400 million in total assets upon completion of their merger, making Old Florida one of the largest Orlando-based community banks.
For more information, Contact: John Burden, President Old Florida National Bank, 407-388-6136
Orlando Attorney Mark Lippman Issues Media Statement Regarding Legal Representation in Casey Anthony Case
ORLANDO - Orlando attorney Mark Lippman issued the following statement regarding his firm’s representation of George and Cindy Anthony, the parents Casey Anthony.
Lippman Law Offices, P.A., previously represented George and Cindy Anthony in their civil mortgage foreclosure. We continue to represent them in this matter.
Subsequent to the resignation of attorney Brad Conway as legal representative of George and Cindy Anthony in the matter involving Casey Anthony, we have agreed with George and Cindy Anthony to expand our role to assume attorney Conway’s former responsibilities.
Lippman Law Offices, P.A., takes the firm position that excessive exposure in the news media adds undue burdens on the court in its constitutional responsibility to administer justice fairly and equitably. Further, excessive media coverage and resulting speculation is detrimental to the interests of our clients.
We are sensitive to the important role of the news media in informing the public, and we do not wish to dissuade or prevent news media representatives from fulfilling their responsibilities. We will answer all appropriate questions as we are able.
However, we will not engage in speculation. We will not offer opinions. We will not endeavor to interpret the actions of the judge, other attorneys engaged in this matter, or other participants. We will not divulge information that may violate attorney client privilege.
Understandably, these stipulations may disappoint some media professionals and will likely limit our responses to certain questions.
Our only role is to represent the interests of our clients. In good conscience, we cannot not contribute to distractions that may hinder the presentation of the defense in this case nor that of the prosecution.
We request your forbearance in this regard.
Attorney Mark Lippman said he will issue further statements as the case unfolds.
For more information about this press release, contact: Mark Lippman, Esq., Lippman Law Offices, 255 S. Orange Ave. Orlando; 407-648-4213; Mark@llopa.com
Lippman Law Offices, P.A., previously represented George and Cindy Anthony in their civil mortgage foreclosure. We continue to represent them in this matter.
Subsequent to the resignation of attorney Brad Conway as legal representative of George and Cindy Anthony in the matter involving Casey Anthony, we have agreed with George and Cindy Anthony to expand our role to assume attorney Conway’s former responsibilities.
Lippman Law Offices, P.A., takes the firm position that excessive exposure in the news media adds undue burdens on the court in its constitutional responsibility to administer justice fairly and equitably. Further, excessive media coverage and resulting speculation is detrimental to the interests of our clients.
We are sensitive to the important role of the news media in informing the public, and we do not wish to dissuade or prevent news media representatives from fulfilling their responsibilities. We will answer all appropriate questions as we are able.
However, we will not engage in speculation. We will not offer opinions. We will not endeavor to interpret the actions of the judge, other attorneys engaged in this matter, or other participants. We will not divulge information that may violate attorney client privilege.
Understandably, these stipulations may disappoint some media professionals and will likely limit our responses to certain questions.
Our only role is to represent the interests of our clients. In good conscience, we cannot not contribute to distractions that may hinder the presentation of the defense in this case nor that of the prosecution.
We request your forbearance in this regard.
Attorney Mark Lippman said he will issue further statements as the case unfolds.
For more information about this press release, contact: Mark Lippman, Esq., Lippman Law Offices, 255 S. Orange Ave. Orlando; 407-648-4213; Mark@llopa.com
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Congressional Candidate Paul Partyka: The Biggest Concern in District 24 is Issues, not personalities
WINTER SPRINGS - Paul Partyka, Democratic candidate for Congress in Florida’s 24th District, has been talking with voters every day for the past three months in his bid to unseat the district’s freshman incumbent in the Aug. 24 primary election and then a Republican opponent in November.
His conversations have taught him a valuable lesson.
“The biggest concerns voters have in District 24 are issues, Partyka said. “We Americans face tremendous challenges as a nation, and politicians who focus on fear, hatred, mud-slinging and back-biting are going to see that backfire,” he said.
Partyka said his focus on policy issues gives him the edge over incumbent Suzanne Kosmas.
“The four most important issues in District 24 are jobs, the economy, health care and immigration,” Partyka said, “and the incumbent has done nothing but waffle on any of them.”
Partyka said his campaign has focused exclusively on policy issues since he decided to run for Congress last year.
“I won’t attack the integrity of the incumbent,” Partyka said, “nor can she attack mine. We are both honorable people. In District 24, the question comes down to, ‘what have you done for the people of Florida?’ And she has failed in that regard.”
“The only way we are going to get our nation moving forward again is to elect representatives who will act. So far as we can tell, the incumbent has spent most of her energies protecting her seat. That’s not what District 24 wants,” Partyka said, “and that’s not what the nation needs.”
Partyka said he decided to run for office because he is frustrated by political do-nothings.
“I hate posturing,” Partyka said. “America needs action, not poise. We need a lot more pushing and pulling and a lot less primping and posing,” he said.
Partyka said his campaign--called a long-shot by some observers--will create some ripples come Aug. 24.
“The voters are going to surprise the pundits and the party elite,” Partyka said. “While the professional politicians have focused on style, the voters are looking at substance, and that’s where we win,” he said.
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Contacts: Paul P. Partyka, 407-341-0805 PaulPartykaforCongress@Gmail.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com
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His conversations have taught him a valuable lesson.
“The biggest concerns voters have in District 24 are issues, Partyka said. “We Americans face tremendous challenges as a nation, and politicians who focus on fear, hatred, mud-slinging and back-biting are going to see that backfire,” he said.
Partyka said his focus on policy issues gives him the edge over incumbent Suzanne Kosmas.
“The four most important issues in District 24 are jobs, the economy, health care and immigration,” Partyka said, “and the incumbent has done nothing but waffle on any of them.”
Partyka said his campaign has focused exclusively on policy issues since he decided to run for Congress last year.
“I won’t attack the integrity of the incumbent,” Partyka said, “nor can she attack mine. We are both honorable people. In District 24, the question comes down to, ‘what have you done for the people of Florida?’ And she has failed in that regard.”
“The only way we are going to get our nation moving forward again is to elect representatives who will act. So far as we can tell, the incumbent has spent most of her energies protecting her seat. That’s not what District 24 wants,” Partyka said, “and that’s not what the nation needs.”
Partyka said he decided to run for office because he is frustrated by political do-nothings.
“I hate posturing,” Partyka said. “America needs action, not poise. We need a lot more pushing and pulling and a lot less primping and posing,” he said.
Partyka said his campaign--called a long-shot by some observers--will create some ripples come Aug. 24.
“The voters are going to surprise the pundits and the party elite,” Partyka said. “While the professional politicians have focused on style, the voters are looking at substance, and that’s where we win,” he said.
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Contacts: Paul P. Partyka, 407-341-0805 PaulPartykaforCongress@Gmail.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com
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Paid for and approved by the Paul Partyka for Congress Committee
Crossman & Company Releases ICSC 2010 Florida Retail Report
ORLANDO - Crossman & Company, one of the largest third party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, will be presenting the bi-annual ICSC Florida Retail Report at the Keynote Presentation, Monday Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. Crossman & Company has produced the report on behalf of ICSC for the past 15 years, and includes contributions from over 75 separate companies throughout the state.
“We have seen a return to stability in the market in the first half of 2010,” stated Justin Greider, the primary author of the report. “In nearly every market of the state we have seen the freefall of rents and occupancy leveling off, indicating we may have found the bottom of the market, though significant challenges still remain for owners and retailers alike.”
The report notes that rental rates for the entire state average $16.60 for mid-year 2010, down nearly 15 percent from the peak in the first quarter of 2008. Occupancy has leveled off at just over 89 percent, a decrease of about 6 percent from its peak in 2006.
“The outlook for the next 6-12 months is one of cautious optimism,” Greider added, “People throughout the state are very positive, but the recovery is going to be long and slow, and there is still a lot of over-valued product that has to work its way through the system.”
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To view the 2010 ICSC Florida Retail Report go to: http://crossmanco.com/assets/files/2010%20ICSC%20Florida%20Retail%20Report.pdf
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For more information, contact:
Justin M Greider, Senior Associate, Crossman & Company, ICSC Southern Division NextGen Chair, 407-581-6225; John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com; Molly Delahunty, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6220 mdelahunty@crossmanco.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
About Crossman & Company: Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
“We have seen a return to stability in the market in the first half of 2010,” stated Justin Greider, the primary author of the report. “In nearly every market of the state we have seen the freefall of rents and occupancy leveling off, indicating we may have found the bottom of the market, though significant challenges still remain for owners and retailers alike.”
The report notes that rental rates for the entire state average $16.60 for mid-year 2010, down nearly 15 percent from the peak in the first quarter of 2008. Occupancy has leveled off at just over 89 percent, a decrease of about 6 percent from its peak in 2006.
“The outlook for the next 6-12 months is one of cautious optimism,” Greider added, “People throughout the state are very positive, but the recovery is going to be long and slow, and there is still a lot of over-valued product that has to work its way through the system.”
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To view the 2010 ICSC Florida Retail Report go to: http://crossmanco.com/assets/files/2010%20ICSC%20Florida%20Retail%20Report.pdf
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For more information, contact:
Justin M Greider, Senior Associate, Crossman & Company, ICSC Southern Division NextGen Chair, 407-581-6225; John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com; Molly Delahunty, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6220 mdelahunty@crossmanco.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
About Crossman & Company: Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Stirling Sotheby's International Realty Market Report Shows Alaqua Lakes Homes are Holding Their Value, although Sales are Down
LAKE MARY - Alaqua Lakes, the luxury country club community located at Lake Mary Blvd. and Markham Woods Road in Seminole County, appears to be holding home values better than most neighborhoods in central Florida.
Cassandra Levine, luxury homes specialist at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty and Alaqua Lakes community specialist, said seven luxury homes have sold during the first six months of 2010 at an average sale price of $977,942. In 2009, Alaqua Lakes saw sales at a lower average price of $868,153, Levine said.
The highest sale price for the first half of the year was $1,264,000, but it’s lower than the $1,475,000 highest sale reported in 2009.
Thirty-three luxury homes at Alaqua Lakes were listed for sale during the first six months of 2010, Levine said, compared with 45 in 2009.
Sellers are reducing their asking prices, but only slightly, Levine said.
“In 2009, the average asking price listed was $988,330. Today, the average asking price is $1,070,948,” she said. That could change, but not much.
”The difference between the average asking price and the average sale price is less than 10 percent,” Levine said.
“There’s some room for negotiation, but Alaqua Lakes was well-established before the real estate downturn and asking prices are very realistic here,” Levine added.
To view a video of Alaqua Lakes, go to http://www.stirlingsir.com/video/uneek/Video/ALAQUA%20SMALL%20GOOD.wmv.
To view the Alaqua Lakes Market Trends, go to http://www.stirlingsir.com/video/uneek/Video/ALAQUA%20SMALL%20GOOD.wmv
For more information, contact: Cassandra Levine, Luxury Home Specialist, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty-Heathrow/Lake Mary, 407-620-8483; clevine@StirlingSIR.com; Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890 rsoderstrom@StirlingSIR.com
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 three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Cassandra Levine, luxury homes specialist at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty and Alaqua Lakes community specialist, said seven luxury homes have sold during the first six months of 2010 at an average sale price of $977,942. In 2009, Alaqua Lakes saw sales at a lower average price of $868,153, Levine said.
The highest sale price for the first half of the year was $1,264,000, but it’s lower than the $1,475,000 highest sale reported in 2009.
Thirty-three luxury homes at Alaqua Lakes were listed for sale during the first six months of 2010, Levine said, compared with 45 in 2009.
Sellers are reducing their asking prices, but only slightly, Levine said.
“In 2009, the average asking price listed was $988,330. Today, the average asking price is $1,070,948,” she said. That could change, but not much.
”The difference between the average asking price and the average sale price is less than 10 percent,” Levine said.
“There’s some room for negotiation, but Alaqua Lakes was well-established before the real estate downturn and asking prices are very realistic here,” Levine added.
To view a video of Alaqua Lakes, go to http://www.stirlingsir.com/video/uneek/Video/ALAQUA%20SMALL%20GOOD.wmv.
To view the Alaqua Lakes Market Trends, go to http://www.stirlingsir.com/video/uneek/Video/ALAQUA%20SMALL%20GOOD.wmv
For more information, contact: Cassandra Levine, Luxury Home Specialist, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty-Heathrow/Lake Mary, 407-620-8483; clevine@StirlingSIR.com; Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890 rsoderstrom@StirlingSIR.com
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 three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Relocates Orlando Headquarters to Larger Facilities
ORLANDO - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is relocating its Central Florida headquarters to larger facilities at 20 N. Orange Ave. in downtown Orlando.
Jeff Sweeney, SIOR, president of Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, said the new 7,000 square foot headquarters facility will allow room to grow.
“We are expanding, and will be hiring more commercial real estate professionals,” Sweeney said.
The firm was headquartered at a 5,600 square foot suite in the Landmark Center at 315 E. Robinson St. in downtown Orlando.
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About 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 45 brokers divided among its Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
About Grubb & Ellis Company: 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 100 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), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
Jeff Sweeney, SIOR, president of Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, said the new 7,000 square foot headquarters facility will allow room to grow.
“We are expanding, and will be hiring more commercial real estate professionals,” Sweeney said.
The firm was headquartered at a 5,600 square foot suite in the Landmark Center at 315 E. Robinson St. in downtown Orlando.
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About 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 45 brokers divided among its Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
About Grubb & Ellis Company: 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 100 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), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
NAI Realvest negotiates sale of industrial condominium for $168,000 at Anchor Road Commerce Center in Casselberry
ORLANDO — NAI Realvest recently negotiated the sale of units 1536 and 1542 with 2,400 square feet in the Anchor Road Commerce Center at 206 Reece Way in Casselberry.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the sales representing the seller, Anchor Road Commerce Center, LLC of Maitland.
Pyramid Enterprises LLC of Largo, Fla. purchased the two units for $168,000.
For more information, contact: Michael Heidrich, Principal NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 mheidrich@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, Principal/Chief Operating Officer, 407-875-9989
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest in Orlando, 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.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the sales representing the seller, Anchor Road Commerce Center, LLC of Maitland.
Pyramid Enterprises LLC of Largo, Fla. purchased the two units for $168,000.
For more information, contact: Michael Heidrich, Principal NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 mheidrich@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, Principal/Chief Operating Officer, 407-875-9989
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest in Orlando, 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.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty names Michael Springer Marketing Associate in its World Marketing Center
ORLANDO – Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed Michael Springer an associate with its World Marketing Center team in downtown Orlando.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty said Springer, a central Florida resident for more than 20 years, has some seven years of experience in outreach marketing and most recently was coached by the Mike Ferry NLP Coaching System that helps real estate agents succeed.
Springer’s accomplishments extend far beyond real estate sales coaching, Soderstrom said. He has extensive experience as a renowned public speaker and is a devoted advocate for self-development.
He served as a taskforce board member with Family Services Metro Orlando, has addressed Orlando’s top executives and civic organizations extensively to raise funds and awareness for adolescents and youth.
Soderstrom said Springer will focus on marketing Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty luxury and executive home listings and will work with buyers and sellers locally, nationally and internationally. He will also assist new home builders and developers to maximize the marketing efforts and potential of their properties.
For more information about this press release, contact: Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty said Springer, a central Florida resident for more than 20 years, has some seven years of experience in outreach marketing and most recently was coached by the Mike Ferry NLP Coaching System that helps real estate agents succeed.
Springer’s accomplishments extend far beyond real estate sales coaching, Soderstrom said. He has extensive experience as a renowned public speaker and is a devoted advocate for self-development.
He served as a taskforce board member with Family Services Metro Orlando, has addressed Orlando’s top executives and civic organizations extensively to raise funds and awareness for adolescents and youth.
Soderstrom said Springer will focus on marketing Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty luxury and executive home listings and will work with buyers and sellers locally, nationally and internationally. He will also assist new home builders and developers to maximize the marketing efforts and potential of their properties.
For more information about this press release, contact: Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890
NAI Realvest Negotiates Sublease for 15,000 square foot warehouse facility in Lakeland
MAITLAND – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new sublease agreement for the 15,000 square foot warehouse facility and its 4.26-acre site at 3306 Waterfield Rd. off U.S. 98 and Polk Parkway in Lakeland.
Sean DuPree CCIM, associate at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the sublessor Atlantic Acquisition Corp. d/b/a Allied Building Products, headquartered in East Rutherford, N.J.
The tenant, subleasing the property for two-and-a-half years, is The Car Book, Inc. of Auburndale, Fla.
For more information contact: Sean DuPree, CCIM, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989; sdupree@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest in Orlando, 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.
Sean DuPree CCIM, associate at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the sublessor Atlantic Acquisition Corp. d/b/a Allied Building Products, headquartered in East Rutherford, N.J.
The tenant, subleasing the property for two-and-a-half years, is The Car Book, Inc. of Auburndale, Fla.
For more information contact: Sean DuPree, CCIM, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989; sdupree@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest in Orlando, 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.
Melrose-Sovereign Companies Ranked in the top 50 Among Florida’s Best Companies to Work for in 2010 by Florida Trend Magazine
ORLANDO - Melrose-Sovereign Companies, which ranks as one of the largest condominium, community and home owner association management companies in Florida, was recently ranked among Florida’s Best Companies to work for in 2010 by Florida Trend magazine.
Florida Trend, the “magazine of Florida Business,” conducts this business survey annually. In identifying Florida’s best employers, the analysis is based on work environment, employee satisfaction, compensation, corporate benefit package and ongoing management training.
Ellen Lumpkin, LCAM and Jack Hanson, LCAM, co-founders and principals at Melrose-Sovereign, said the Orlando-based company, with over 80 full and part time employees, currently has eight offices throughout the state. The 17-year-old company manages more than 170 condominium, community and home owner associations. Melrose-Sovereign’s clients include many of Florida’s best known community builders.
For more information contact: Jack B. Hanson, LCAM, Partner/co-founder, Melrose-Sovereign Companies, 407-228-4181, jhanson@melrose-sovereign.com; Ellen G. Lumpkin, LCAM, Partner/Co-founder, Melrose-Sovereign Companies, 407-228-4181, elumpkin@melrose-sovereign.com
Florida Trend, the “magazine of Florida Business,” conducts this business survey annually. In identifying Florida’s best employers, the analysis is based on work environment, employee satisfaction, compensation, corporate benefit package and ongoing management training.
Ellen Lumpkin, LCAM and Jack Hanson, LCAM, co-founders and principals at Melrose-Sovereign, said the Orlando-based company, with over 80 full and part time employees, currently has eight offices throughout the state. The 17-year-old company manages more than 170 condominium, community and home owner associations. Melrose-Sovereign’s clients include many of Florida’s best known community builders.
For more information contact: Jack B. Hanson, LCAM, Partner/co-founder, Melrose-Sovereign Companies, 407-228-4181, jhanson@melrose-sovereign.com; Ellen G. Lumpkin, LCAM, Partner/Co-founder, Melrose-Sovereign Companies, 407-228-4181, elumpkin@melrose-sovereign.com
Friday, August 13, 2010
University Club of Orlando Hosts Cocktails for a Cause to Benefit MicheLee Puppets, youngsters
ORLANDO - The University Club of Orlando will host a Cocktails for a Cause event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25 to benefit MicheLee Puppets at the Club located on Central Blvd. and Rosalind Ave. in downtown Orlando.
MicheLee Puppets travel statewide to perform for schools and other organizations to teach and entertain youngsters age 5-18, delivering the messages that will empower them to focus on positive family values and overcome challenges.
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres are served by volunteers from these benefit agencies and all gratuities are donated to the agencies, Justin Wright, events director at University Club of Orlando, explained.
Cocktails for a Cause events are open to the public and admission is free.
Over the past year Cocktails for a Cause events at the University Club of Orlando have raised more than $100,000 to benefit local civic, community and charitable organizations including the Special Olympics, Canine Companions PACE Center for Girls, Coastal Conservation, Friends of the Wekiva and many more, Wright said.
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For more information contact: Justin Wright, Events Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514; 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
MicheLee Puppets travel statewide to perform for schools and other organizations to teach and entertain youngsters age 5-18, delivering the messages that will empower them to focus on positive family values and overcome challenges.
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres are served by volunteers from these benefit agencies and all gratuities are donated to the agencies, Justin Wright, events director at University Club of Orlando, explained.
Cocktails for a Cause events are open to the public and admission is free.
Over the past year Cocktails for a Cause events at the University Club of Orlando have raised more than $100,000 to benefit local civic, community and charitable organizations including the Special Olympics, Canine Companions PACE Center for Girls, Coastal Conservation, Friends of the Wekiva and many more, Wright said.
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For more information contact: Justin Wright, Events Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514; 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
Mattamy Homes starts third phase of 12 three and four bedroom luxury City Homes at Baldwin Park
ORLANDO - Mattamy Homes has started a third phase with 12 luxury city homes priced from the $240s at City Homes at Baldwin Park located on Meeting Place in Baldwin Park off Corrine Drive and Bennett Road near downtown Orlando.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, a division of Canada’s largest homebuilder, said 21 town homes — 75 percent of the homes in the first two phases at City Homes at Baldwin Park — have sold at prices starting from the $200s.
Parker said three and four bedroom City Homes at Baldwin Park range in size from 2,000 square feet to 2,300 square feet.
Two furnished models at City Homes at Baldwin Park are open daily for public viewing, Parker said.
For more information, contact:Steve Parker, President Mattamy Homes U.S. Group 407-599-9994
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group: Mattamy Homes www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Orlando, Jacksonville Phoenix, Minneapolis and Charlotte. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, a division of Canada’s largest homebuilder, said 21 town homes — 75 percent of the homes in the first two phases at City Homes at Baldwin Park — have sold at prices starting from the $200s.
Parker said three and four bedroom City Homes at Baldwin Park range in size from 2,000 square feet to 2,300 square feet.
Two furnished models at City Homes at Baldwin Park are open daily for public viewing, Parker said.
For more information, contact:Steve Parker, President Mattamy Homes U.S. Group 407-599-9994
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group: Mattamy Homes www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Orlando, Jacksonville Phoenix, Minneapolis and Charlotte. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
The Villages of Royal Palm to open six new ready-to-move-in- homes in September
PORT ORANGE - The Villages of Royal Palm, located off Williamson Blvd. in Port Orange will open six new ready-to-move-in homes priced from under $160,000 in September.
Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James Development Inc., developers of the Villages of Royal Palm, said the new homes will range in size from 1,250 square feet of living space to 2,200 square feet.
Schwartz said two fully furnished model homes are open daily at the Villages of Royal Palm, which was named one of the top 100 master planned communities in the U.S. by Where to Retire magazine.
For more information please, contact: Winston Schwartz, President, Winston-James Development, Inc. 933 Beville Rd., South Daytona, Fla. 32119; 386-760-2555
Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James Development Inc., developers of the Villages of Royal Palm, said the new homes will range in size from 1,250 square feet of living space to 2,200 square feet.
Schwartz said two fully furnished model homes are open daily at the Villages of Royal Palm, which was named one of the top 100 master planned communities in the U.S. by Where to Retire magazine.
For more information please, contact: Winston Schwartz, President, Winston-James Development, Inc. 933 Beville Rd., South Daytona, Fla. 32119; 386-760-2555
ABD Development Company to start site work, development on 48 new home sites at Providence in Polk County
DAVENPORT - ABD Development Company is about to start development of 48 new single family home sites east of the main entry at Providence Golf & Country Club in Davenport in Polk County.
David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, said the new home sites will accommodate single-family homes priced from the $200s.
ABD is the developer of Providence Golf & Country Club located off U.S. 17-92 in the Loughman Davenport area of Polk County.
For more information contact: Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 863-420-2100; David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 863-420-2100
David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, said the new home sites will accommodate single-family homes priced from the $200s.
ABD is the developer of Providence Golf & Country Club located off U.S. 17-92 in the Loughman Davenport area of Polk County.
For more information contact: Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 863-420-2100; David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 863-420-2100
Democrat Paul Partyka to Debate Incumbent Suzanne Kosmas for Nomination in 24th District Congressional Race
WINTER SPRINGS - Paul Partyka, Democratic candidate for Congress in Florida’s 24th District (http://www/PaulPartykaforCongress.com), announced he will debate incumbent Suzanne Kosmas on Saturday, Aug. 21 at United Church of Christ in New Smyrna Beach.
The debate will start at 6 p.m., Partyka said.
Partyka, former two-term mayor of Winter Springs, said he is pleased that Kosmas, after 62 days, has finally accepted his challenge to meet face-to-face before the voters.
But is not pleased that the debate will take place after early voting.
“The voters deserve to hear a debate between both candidates before they make their decision,” Partyka said. “As candidates for the office, we owe the voters of District 24 the opportunity to make a decision based on the issues,” Partyka said. “That is why I am urging early voters to wait until after the debate even though it may cause some inconvenience. It is not fair to the voters that the congresswoman picked this late date.”
“There are strong and important differences between us,” Partyka said. “I am confident that voters who hear the debate will see the differences and vote accordingly,” he added.
For more information please contact: Paul P. Partyka, 407-341-0805 PaulPartykaforCongress@Gmail.com
The debate will start at 6 p.m., Partyka said.
Partyka, former two-term mayor of Winter Springs, said he is pleased that Kosmas, after 62 days, has finally accepted his challenge to meet face-to-face before the voters.
But is not pleased that the debate will take place after early voting.
“The voters deserve to hear a debate between both candidates before they make their decision,” Partyka said. “As candidates for the office, we owe the voters of District 24 the opportunity to make a decision based on the issues,” Partyka said. “That is why I am urging early voters to wait until after the debate even though it may cause some inconvenience. It is not fair to the voters that the congresswoman picked this late date.”
“There are strong and important differences between us,” Partyka said. “I am confident that voters who hear the debate will see the differences and vote accordingly,” he added.
For more information please contact: Paul P. Partyka, 407-341-0805 PaulPartykaforCongress@Gmail.com
Mattamy Homes opens eight new town homes priced from the $160s at Tuscany Place near the Mall at Millennia
ORLANDO - Mattamy Homes has eight new move-in ready town homes priced from the $160s at Tuscany Place, a town home community located on Millennia Blvd. and Fiorazante Avenue near the Mall at Millennia in southwest Orlando.
The three bedroom town homes range in size from 1,500 square feet of living space to 1,700 square feet.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, said 55 percent of town homes in the first phase at Tuscany Place have been sold.
For more information, contact: Steve Parker, President Mattamy Homes, or Annette Hemphill 407-599-2228
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group: Mattamy Homes www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Orlando, Jacksonville, Phoenix, Minneapolis, and Charlotte. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion, was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
The three bedroom town homes range in size from 1,500 square feet of living space to 1,700 square feet.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, said 55 percent of town homes in the first phase at Tuscany Place have been sold.
For more information, contact: Steve Parker, President Mattamy Homes, or Annette Hemphill 407-599-2228
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group: Mattamy Homes www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Orlando, Jacksonville, Phoenix, Minneapolis, and Charlotte. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion, was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Sees Faint Signs of Economic Recovery in Tampa Bay Region Quarterly Office Report
TAMPA - It’s not time to call out the marching bands, but second quarter results in the Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida Quarterly Office Trends Report for the Tampa Bay region spotted some local economic data that’s been missing for more than two years – positive absorption of office space.
Patrick Kelly, managing director of Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida in Tampa, said the Office Trends Report – an in-depth quarterly survey of office leasing and sales activities from Manatee County to Polk, including Hillsborough and Pinellas submarkets – showed positive absorption of office space in one Pinellas submarket and in all but one of the Hillsborough submarkets during the quarter.
“Market activity has clearly picked up,” Kelly said.
“It’s too early to call this a trend and the net numbers are small, but second quarter results fall on the positive side of the chart for the first time in the past 10 quarters,” Kelly said.
Positive absorption results when total square footage leased by tenants outpaces new construction. The Second Quarter Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida Quarterly Office Trends Report found only one major project under construction – an 88,000 square foot facility in the northeast Tampa submarket.
The Tampa Bay region posted an overall vacancy rate of 19.5 percent, up slightly from the first quarter results. Vacancy rates range from a high of 40 percent in the Pinellas County Bayside submarket, to a promising 10.6 percent in South Tampa. Tampa’s Central Business District posted a vacancy rate of 19.7 percent and Tampa’s Westshore submarket posted 21.9 percent vacancies.
Developers typically look for sustained vacancy in the 7-10 percent range before planning new construction, and that will take some time.
“But there’s a lot of silver lining,” Kelly explained. “Tenants are value shopping. That’s a big step forward. Some of them are relocating, a sign of market velocity,” he said.
Kelly said the spread between historical rents and discounted rents is luring innovators into the market. “Especially in Class B and Class C facilities, we’re seeing entrepreneurs come back into the market with new business plans,” Kelly said.
“These startups are the underpinning of our entire economy and we need to nurture them with appropriate incentives,” Kelly said.
About 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 30 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
About Grubb & Ellis: Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE:GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,500 professionals in more than 100 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), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
Patrick Kelly, managing director of Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida in Tampa, said the Office Trends Report – an in-depth quarterly survey of office leasing and sales activities from Manatee County to Polk, including Hillsborough and Pinellas submarkets – showed positive absorption of office space in one Pinellas submarket and in all but one of the Hillsborough submarkets during the quarter.
“Market activity has clearly picked up,” Kelly said.
“It’s too early to call this a trend and the net numbers are small, but second quarter results fall on the positive side of the chart for the first time in the past 10 quarters,” Kelly said.
Positive absorption results when total square footage leased by tenants outpaces new construction. The Second Quarter Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida Quarterly Office Trends Report found only one major project under construction – an 88,000 square foot facility in the northeast Tampa submarket.
The Tampa Bay region posted an overall vacancy rate of 19.5 percent, up slightly from the first quarter results. Vacancy rates range from a high of 40 percent in the Pinellas County Bayside submarket, to a promising 10.6 percent in South Tampa. Tampa’s Central Business District posted a vacancy rate of 19.7 percent and Tampa’s Westshore submarket posted 21.9 percent vacancies.
Developers typically look for sustained vacancy in the 7-10 percent range before planning new construction, and that will take some time.
“But there’s a lot of silver lining,” Kelly explained. “Tenants are value shopping. That’s a big step forward. Some of them are relocating, a sign of market velocity,” he said.
Kelly said the spread between historical rents and discounted rents is luring innovators into the market. “Especially in Class B and Class C facilities, we’re seeing entrepreneurs come back into the market with new business plans,” Kelly said.
“These startups are the underpinning of our entire economy and we need to nurture them with appropriate incentives,” Kelly said.
About 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 30 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
About Grubb & Ellis: Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE:GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,500 professionals in more than 100 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), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
Mattamy Homes Starts Presales, Model Home With Double Porch to Start Construction at Mountain Laurel in Concord
CHARLOTTE - Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, a division of Canada’s largest home builder, has started presales of single-family homes priced from the low $200s at Mountain Laurel in the Charlotte area off George Liles Parkway in Concord in Cabarrus County.
Bill Kiselick, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group in the Charlotte Region, said Mattamy Homes will start construction of the Orchid model home next month at Mountain Laurel.
The Orchid model home with three-bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,416 square feet of living space features a loft, large eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, as well as formal dining and living rooms, with a double porch and a three-car tandem garage, priced from $221,990.
Kiselick said Mattamy Homes plans to build 49 new homes at Mountain Laurel in seven distinctive floor plans that range from 1,817 square feet of living space to 2,639 square feet.
For more information contact: Marie Lorimer, Marketing, Mattamy Homes-Charlotte 704-375-9373; marie.lorimer@mattamyhomes.com; Bill Kiselick, Division President Mattamy Homes-Charlotte 704-375-9373 Bill.Kiselick@mattamyhomes.com
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group: Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Charlotte, Jacksonville, Orlando, Minneapolis and Phoenix. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Bill Kiselick, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group in the Charlotte Region, said Mattamy Homes will start construction of the Orchid model home next month at Mountain Laurel.
The Orchid model home with three-bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,416 square feet of living space features a loft, large eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, as well as formal dining and living rooms, with a double porch and a three-car tandem garage, priced from $221,990.
Kiselick said Mattamy Homes plans to build 49 new homes at Mountain Laurel in seven distinctive floor plans that range from 1,817 square feet of living space to 2,639 square feet.
For more information contact: Marie Lorimer, Marketing, Mattamy Homes-Charlotte 704-375-9373; marie.lorimer@mattamyhomes.com; Bill Kiselick, Division President Mattamy Homes-Charlotte 704-375-9373 Bill.Kiselick@mattamyhomes.com
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group: Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Charlotte, Jacksonville, Orlando, Minneapolis and Phoenix. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Meritage Homes Starts Construction of new two-story “Hamilton” model home at Independence in Winter Garden
ORLANDO - Meritage Homes has started construction of the Hamilton luxury model home that will be base priced from the $280s at Independence, located on S.R. 535 in Winter Garden.
Pam Whitmore, marketing manager at Meritage Homes in the Orlando region, said the two story Hamilton model home offers four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a loft and study in its 3,239 square feet of living space with a three-car tandem garage, a swimming pool and family-sized patio.
Whitmore said the certified Energy Star® Hamilton model home will open in September, showcasing the latest in products and design ideas for the Florida lifestyle.
Meritage is building new three, four, five, six and seven-bedroom homes at Independence that range in size from 2,319 square feet of living space to 4,520 square feet. Priced from the mid-$200s, these luxury homes are loaded with features, including 42” high maple cabinets, granite kitchen countertops, gas cooktops and concrete paver driveways
For more information, contact: Pam Whitmore, Marketing Manager, Meritage Homes of Central Florida, 407-712-8664, Pam.whitmore@meritagehomes.com; Brian Kittle, Director of Sales, Meritage Homes-Orlando, 407-712-8669; Brian.Kittle@meritagehomes.com
Pam Whitmore, marketing manager at Meritage Homes in the Orlando region, said the two story Hamilton model home offers four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a loft and study in its 3,239 square feet of living space with a three-car tandem garage, a swimming pool and family-sized patio.
Whitmore said the certified Energy Star® Hamilton model home will open in September, showcasing the latest in products and design ideas for the Florida lifestyle.
Meritage is building new three, four, five, six and seven-bedroom homes at Independence that range in size from 2,319 square feet of living space to 4,520 square feet. Priced from the mid-$200s, these luxury homes are loaded with features, including 42” high maple cabinets, granite kitchen countertops, gas cooktops and concrete paver driveways
For more information, contact: Pam Whitmore, Marketing Manager, Meritage Homes of Central Florida, 407-712-8664, Pam.whitmore@meritagehomes.com; Brian Kittle, Director of Sales, Meritage Homes-Orlando, 407-712-8669; Brian.Kittle@meritagehomes.com
Friday, August 6, 2010
Mercantile Capital Corp. CEO Chris Hurn working hard to convince support of Obama administration’s HR 5297 small business bill
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS - Mercantile Capital Corporation Chief Executive Officer Christopher G. Hurn in Altamonte Springs is more at home on the Fox News set or the pages of Forbes magazine than his current soap box. — Stumping to drum up Republican support for HR 5297, the Obama administration’s efforts to provide capital for small businesses neglected by the major banks.
“This is a no-brainer for me,” said Hurn. “HR 5297 will benefit American small businesses. That’s the core of the American economy. That’s the primary job-creating sector of the economy,” he said.
“We’ve spent billions bailing out financial services and major manufacturers, making short term transfer payments and extending unemployment benefits, with little to show in stimulating the U.S. economy,” Hurn said.
“In the end, American small business will shoulder all those bills. We’ve got to fix the economy, and HR 5297 is the first big step in the right direction that I’ve seen so far,” he said.
Mercantile Capital Corporation ranks among the most active providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities.
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For more information about this press release contact: Chris Hurn, CEO/Cofounder, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040; Geof Longstaff, Chairman, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040; Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
“This is a no-brainer for me,” said Hurn. “HR 5297 will benefit American small businesses. That’s the core of the American economy. That’s the primary job-creating sector of the economy,” he said.
“We’ve spent billions bailing out financial services and major manufacturers, making short term transfer payments and extending unemployment benefits, with little to show in stimulating the U.S. economy,” Hurn said.
“In the end, American small business will shoulder all those bills. We’ve got to fix the economy, and HR 5297 is the first big step in the right direction that I’ve seen so far,” he said.
Mercantile Capital Corporation ranks among the most active providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities.
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For more information about this press release contact: Chris Hurn, CEO/Cofounder, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040; Geof Longstaff, Chairman, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040; Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
Minority Voters Could Swing the Congressional Election in District 24, Says Congressional Candidate Paul Partyka
WINTER SPRINGS - Minority voters could make the difference in the Democratic primary race for Congress in District 24, which includes much of Seminole and east Volusia counties.
Paul Partyka, the former Winter Springs mayor who is a candidate for the Democratic nomination in District 24, said minority votes could put him over the top in his race against incumbent Suzanne Kosmas.
“Clearly, my positions are more closely aligned with the goals and aspirations of most minority voters in the 24th District,” Partyka said. “The big question is, how many minority voters will go to the polls for the primary election on Aug. 24?”
Partyka said the election of President Obama two years ago proved once and for all that increasingly influential minority communities across America can make their voices heard with powerful effect.
“If we want to build an American national government that is truly for the people and not weighted to favor the richest Americans, then it takes all of the people,” Partyka said.
“If we are to make America whole again, we have to come together as one nation, put aside our partisan differences and seek out our common interests, which are many,” Partyka said.
“Issues such as racial profiling, the 14th Amendment, the Arizona immigration law and hundreds of others are all fabricated to drive us apart,” Partyka said. “We can’t let smoke-and-mirrors manipulation of the American political process distract us from our sacred duty to fulfill the promise of America’s founders---a nation where, in practice as well as in words, all of us are created equal,” Partyka said.
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For more information please contact: Paul P. Partyka, 407-341-0805 PaulPartykaforCongress@Gmail.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com
Paid for and approved by the Paul Partyka for Congress Committee
Paul Partyka, the former Winter Springs mayor who is a candidate for the Democratic nomination in District 24, said minority votes could put him over the top in his race against incumbent Suzanne Kosmas.
“Clearly, my positions are more closely aligned with the goals and aspirations of most minority voters in the 24th District,” Partyka said. “The big question is, how many minority voters will go to the polls for the primary election on Aug. 24?”
Partyka said the election of President Obama two years ago proved once and for all that increasingly influential minority communities across America can make their voices heard with powerful effect.
“If we want to build an American national government that is truly for the people and not weighted to favor the richest Americans, then it takes all of the people,” Partyka said.
“If we are to make America whole again, we have to come together as one nation, put aside our partisan differences and seek out our common interests, which are many,” Partyka said.
“Issues such as racial profiling, the 14th Amendment, the Arizona immigration law and hundreds of others are all fabricated to drive us apart,” Partyka said. “We can’t let smoke-and-mirrors manipulation of the American political process distract us from our sacred duty to fulfill the promise of America’s founders---a nation where, in practice as well as in words, all of us are created equal,” Partyka said.
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For more information please contact: Paul P. Partyka, 407-341-0805 PaulPartykaforCongress@Gmail.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com
Paid for and approved by the Paul Partyka for Congress Committee
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