ALTAMONTE SPRINGS - Emerson International recently negotiated new lease agreements that total more than 16,000 square feet of office space in three office facilities.
Eric Emerson, president of Emerson International in Orlando, said World Travel Holdings leased 11,456 square feet of office space at 307 Altamonte Lakes Drive in Altamonte Lakeside Park in Altamonte Springs. Sean Westcott, director of leasing at Emerson International, negotiated the lease agreement representing the landlord. John Gay of CRESA represented World Travel Holdings.
GeoMed, LLC, leased 2,896 square feet of space at Emerson International’s CenterPointe II office building, located at 220 Central Parkway in Altamonte Springs. Kenneth Koch, commercial portfolio manager at Emerson International, represented the landlord in the lease agreement. Aaron Gray of Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida represented GeoMed.
Resell CNC, LLC, leased 1,861 square feet of space at 2600 Maitland Center Parkway in Maitland Center. John Gilbert of CBRE represented the landlord.
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For more information, contact: Eric J. Emerson, Vice President and General Manager Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560; ejemerson@emerson-us.com;
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Data Transfer Solutions Secures Several Wildfire Risk Assessment Contracts
ORLANDO - Data Transfer Solutions, LLC, the Avalon Park-based firm that provides asset management, geographic information systems (GIS) services, transportation planning, web design, database applications and multimedia production services to local government and regional and state agencies throughout the U.S., was awarded additional contracts with the State of Texas and the Florida Division of Forestry to increase access to wildfire risk assessment data.
The expertise of DTS’ Vice President of GIS Solutions, David Buckley played a critical role in earning the recent contracts, said A. M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP, chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions. Mr. Buckley has extensive experience in the design and development of custom GIS applications to address specific domain requirements, such as wildfire management, forest land management, hazard mitigation planning, and advanced landscape analysis and modeling, Fragala went on say.
Specifically, DTS will be developing a wildfire risk assessment web portal for the State of Texas, which will facilitate access to risk information and analysis tools for planners and the public. In addition, Mr. Buckley is working closely with the Florida Division of Forestry to support the integration of wildfire risk information with the State’s Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The State plan will help county planners throughout Florida assess mitigation priorities and local disaster response needs as part of Florida’s DMA 2000 requirements.
Buckley’s recent DTS projects focus on applying GIS analysis and modeling techniques to better utilize risk assessment information with local and state planning efforts. Working with DTS partners, Mr. Buckley is also the technical lead for the West Wide Wildfire Risk Assessment project, a 17 state initiative to analyze wildfire risk across the west (www.westwideriskassessment.com).
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
The expertise of DTS’ Vice President of GIS Solutions, David Buckley played a critical role in earning the recent contracts, said A. M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP, chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions. Mr. Buckley has extensive experience in the design and development of custom GIS applications to address specific domain requirements, such as wildfire management, forest land management, hazard mitigation planning, and advanced landscape analysis and modeling, Fragala went on say.
Specifically, DTS will be developing a wildfire risk assessment web portal for the State of Texas, which will facilitate access to risk information and analysis tools for planners and the public. In addition, Mr. Buckley is working closely with the Florida Division of Forestry to support the integration of wildfire risk information with the State’s Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The State plan will help county planners throughout Florida assess mitigation priorities and local disaster response needs as part of Florida’s DMA 2000 requirements.
Buckley’s recent DTS projects focus on applying GIS analysis and modeling techniques to better utilize risk assessment information with local and state planning efforts. Working with DTS partners, Mr. Buckley is also the technical lead for the West Wide Wildfire Risk Assessment project, a 17 state initiative to analyze wildfire risk across the west (www.westwideriskassessment.com).
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
Crossman & Company President and Orlando Official School Wharton School of Business on Downtown Redevelopment
ORLANDO - John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company in Orlando and Davon Barbour, assistant director of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board and Community Redevelopment Agency, recently made a presentation at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania on how to incorporate retail participants in successful downtown redevelopment strategies. The presentation was part of the University of Shopping Centers, a three-day professional continuing education event held by the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Crossman, whose company ranks as one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, said Orlando makes an exceptional model for successful downtown redevelopment.
“Orlando boasts all the most important elements of a successful redevelopment strategy,” Crossman said.
“You need leaders who have a vision of the future, and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Rich Crotty ably fulfill that role. Leaders need to work cooperatively, they need to do their research and they need to focus on residential development that will attract retail developers,” Crossman said.
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For more information please contact: John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com; Molly Delahunty, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6220 mdelahunty@crossmanco.com
About Crossman & Company: Crossman & Company is one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management companies in Florida with over 16 million square feet under leasing and/or management. Founded in Orlando, Fla. in 1990, Crossman & Company is a full service commercial real estate firm that advises its clients in leasing, management, development and investment sales of retail and office properties and serves clients including Publix Super Markets, Inc., Lake Nona, PREIT, and LaSalle Investment Management. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
Crossman, whose company ranks as one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, said Orlando makes an exceptional model for successful downtown redevelopment.
“Orlando boasts all the most important elements of a successful redevelopment strategy,” Crossman said.
“You need leaders who have a vision of the future, and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Rich Crotty ably fulfill that role. Leaders need to work cooperatively, they need to do their research and they need to focus on residential development that will attract retail developers,” Crossman said.
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For more information please contact: John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com; Molly Delahunty, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6220 mdelahunty@crossmanco.com
About Crossman & Company: Crossman & Company is one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management companies in Florida with over 16 million square feet under leasing and/or management. Founded in Orlando, Fla. in 1990, Crossman & Company is a full service commercial real estate firm that advises its clients in leasing, management, development and investment sales of retail and office properties and serves clients including Publix Super Markets, Inc., Lake Nona, PREIT, and LaSalle Investment Management. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects awarded design contract to remodel Hannaford Supermarket in Bennington, VT
ORLANDO – Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, was recently awarded a design contract to remodel a Hannaford Supermarket in Bennington, Vt.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the 52,290 square foot facility is located at 141 Hannaford Square.
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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 52,290 square foot facility is located at 141 Hannaford Square.
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For more information, contact: Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100; Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Two Town Homes for Sale at Hampton Lakes in Westchase Qualify For $8,000 Tax Credit Incentive
TAMPA - Beazer Homes has two town homes for sale at Hampton Lakes in the Westchase area of Tampa that qualify for the $8,000 federal tax credit incentive.
Kareyann Rhodes, sales manager for Beazer Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said both town homes are under construction now and set for completion before the tax credit’s June 30 closing deadline.
Three weeks ago Beazer Homes announced its own home buyer incentive at Hampton Lakes---an upgraded stainless steel appliance package including refrigerator, washer and dryer for the first six home buyers at Hampton Lakes. Rhodes said four of those town homes have sold and only two remain.
Hampton Lakes is located off Racetrack Rd. near Countryway Blvd. in the Westchase area.
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For more information contact:
Kareyann Rhodes, Sales Manager, Beazer Homes/Tampa Division 813-663-9002 Krhodes@beazer.com Theresa Tilton, Vice President of Sales Beazer Homes/Florida 407-339-4114; ttilton@beazer.com; David Byrnes President Beazer Homes / Florida 407-339-4114 dbyrnes@beazer.com
About Beazer Homes: Beazer Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the country's 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 17 states. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BZH."
Kareyann Rhodes, sales manager for Beazer Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said both town homes are under construction now and set for completion before the tax credit’s June 30 closing deadline.
Three weeks ago Beazer Homes announced its own home buyer incentive at Hampton Lakes---an upgraded stainless steel appliance package including refrigerator, washer and dryer for the first six home buyers at Hampton Lakes. Rhodes said four of those town homes have sold and only two remain.
Hampton Lakes is located off Racetrack Rd. near Countryway Blvd. in the Westchase area.
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For more information contact:
Kareyann Rhodes, Sales Manager, Beazer Homes/Tampa Division 813-663-9002 Krhodes@beazer.com Theresa Tilton, Vice President of Sales Beazer Homes/Florida 407-339-4114; ttilton@beazer.com; David Byrnes President Beazer Homes / Florida 407-339-4114 dbyrnes@beazer.com
About Beazer Homes: Beazer Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the country's 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 17 states. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BZH."
Ashton Woods Homes Acquires 62 Home Sites at Ridge Crest in Brandon Area of Tampa Bay
TAMPA - Ashton Woods Homes recently acquired 62 oversized home sites at Ridge Crest, located off Wheeler and Valrico Rds. in the Brandon area.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the 65-foot home sites will accommodate new three, four, and five-bedroom single-family homes with optional three-car garages priced from the $160s.
New homes will offer from 1,536 square feet of living space, Roche said, and Ashton Woods Homes could start construction of new homes at Ridge Crest before summer.
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
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For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Tampa/Orlando 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Homes-Tampa/Orlando 407-647-3700;
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the 65-foot home sites will accommodate new three, four, and five-bedroom single-family homes with optional three-car garages priced from the $160s.
New homes will offer from 1,536 square feet of living space, Roche said, and Ashton Woods Homes could start construction of new homes at Ridge Crest before summer.
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
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For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Tampa/Orlando 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Homes-Tampa/Orlando 407-647-3700;
Data Transfer Solutions Focuses Skills on Helping International Aid Workers in Haiti, Chile through Custom Software Development
ORLANDO - Three GIS experts at Data Transfer Solutions, LLC (DTS), based in Avalon Park in east Orlando, are helping international relief workers in Haiti and Chile with IT technology that matches volunteers to support GIS efforts to pinpoint locations of towns, villages, homes and buildings that were leveled by recent earthquakes in both regions.
A.M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions, said the DTS team is part of a nationwide volunteer effort by GISCorps, an organization patterned after the Peace Corps that enlists GIS and IT professionals from throughout the U.S. to volunteer GIS support for underdeveloped countries and to support disaster recovery efforts.
GISCorps is a division of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), a non-profit professional and educational association for GIS and IT specialists. Recent GISCorps projects include the Kabul Polytechnic Institute in Afghanistan, where volunteers trained faculty members, Sudan, where GISCorps volunteers assisted U.N. and international relief workers geocoding the tragic events in Darfur and East Chad, and New Orleans, where GISCorps supported volunteers after Hurricane Katrina, producing maps, analyzing geospatial data and managing data. Currently, GISCorps is engaged in 15 projects around the world.
Data Transfer Solutions, LLC, the Orlando-based firm that provides asset management, Geographic Information Systems, transportation planning, Web design, database applications, and video and multimedia 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
A.M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions, said the DTS team is part of a nationwide volunteer effort by GISCorps, an organization patterned after the Peace Corps that enlists GIS and IT professionals from throughout the U.S. to volunteer GIS support for underdeveloped countries and to support disaster recovery efforts.
GISCorps is a division of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), a non-profit professional and educational association for GIS and IT specialists. Recent GISCorps projects include the Kabul Polytechnic Institute in Afghanistan, where volunteers trained faculty members, Sudan, where GISCorps volunteers assisted U.N. and international relief workers geocoding the tragic events in Darfur and East Chad, and New Orleans, where GISCorps supported volunteers after Hurricane Katrina, producing maps, analyzing geospatial data and managing data. Currently, GISCorps is engaged in 15 projects around the world.
Data Transfer Solutions, LLC, the Orlando-based firm that provides asset management, Geographic Information Systems, transportation planning, Web design, database applications, and video and multimedia 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
Three Executives at Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida among Top Three Producers in Central Florida
ORLANDO - The Central Florida Chapter of the National Association of Office and Industrial Properties---NAIOP---recently named three executives at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida among the top three commercial property brokers in the region.
Jeff Sweeney, SIOR, president of Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida in Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne, said associates Joe Rossi and Bret Felberg ranked among the region’s top three Investment brokers in 2009. Both executives posted sales of Investment properties that totaled more than $25 million.
Rossi joined Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida seven years ago. Felberg is a five-year veteran of the firm.
David Calcanis, who joined Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida six years ago, ranked among the region’s top three land brokers with sales that totaled approximately $15 million.
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: 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 Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
Jeff Sweeney, SIOR, president of Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida in Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne, said associates Joe Rossi and Bret Felberg ranked among the region’s top three Investment brokers in 2009. Both executives posted sales of Investment properties that totaled more than $25 million.
Rossi joined Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida seven years ago. Felberg is a five-year veteran of the firm.
David Calcanis, who joined Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida six years ago, ranked among the region’s top three land brokers with sales that totaled approximately $15 million.
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: 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 Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
Ashton Woods Homes to Host Grand Opening March 28 at Eagles Landing at Westyn Bay in Ocoee
ORLANDO - Ashton Woods Homes will host a grand opening Saturday, March 28 at Eagles Landing at Westyn Bay, a gated luxury community located on the southeastern shore of Lake Apopka on West Road (CR 437) off Ocoee-Apopka Road (SR 429) in Ocoee.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said two ready-to-move-in homes are under construction now and both new homes will be completed by June 1--- in time to qualify for the $8,000 U.S. tax credit incentive closing deadline on June 30.
Roche said 62 home sites in the first phase at Eagles Landing at Westyn Bay include 14 home sites with water or conservation views.
New three, four and five-bedroom homes at Eagles Landing at Westyn Bay range in size from 2,028 square feet of living space to 3,433 square feet priced from the $220s.
Eagles Landing at Westyn Bay features a community swimming pool, tennis courts, walking trails and soccer fields.
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said two ready-to-move-in homes are under construction now and both new homes will be completed by June 1--- in time to qualify for the $8,000 U.S. tax credit incentive closing deadline on June 30.
Roche said 62 home sites in the first phase at Eagles Landing at Westyn Bay include 14 home sites with water or conservation views.
New three, four and five-bedroom homes at Eagles Landing at Westyn Bay range in size from 2,028 square feet of living space to 3,433 square feet priced from the $220s.
Eagles Landing at Westyn Bay features a community swimming pool, tennis courts, walking trails and soccer fields.
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700
Mercantile Capital Corporation Reports Two Commercial Loans in February worth More Than $8.3 Million
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS - Mercantile Capital Corp., which ranks as one of the nation’s largest providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reports it closed on two commercial property loans in February that totaled over $8.3 million on total project costs.
Christopher Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said January’s total project costs of over $11.5 million marked the firm’s largest single month in two years, with the totals of February not far behind.
Hurn said the largest loan in February paid for a nearly $7.6 million Hampton Inn & Suites in Port Arthur, Texas.
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For more information about this press release, contact:
Chris Hurn, CEO Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040; churn@mercantilecc.com; Geof Longstaff, Chairman, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040; glongstaff@mercantilecc.com
Christopher Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said January’s total project costs of over $11.5 million marked the firm’s largest single month in two years, with the totals of February not far behind.
Hurn said the largest loan in February paid for a nearly $7.6 million Hampton Inn & Suites in Port Arthur, Texas.
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For more information about this press release, contact:
Chris Hurn, CEO Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040; churn@mercantilecc.com; Geof Longstaff, Chairman, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040; glongstaff@mercantilecc.com
Auction and Cocktail Party to Benefit Volusia/Flagler Rescued Hearts Animal Shelter, Saturday March 20
ORMOND BEACH – A silent auction and cocktail party to raise funds for a local animal rescue group will be held Saturday March 20 in Ormond Beach.
The 2nd annual Spring Cocktail Party and Silent Auction – a benefit for the future Rescued Hearts Animal Shelter Inc. – will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at the home of members Jerry and Denise Siennicki in The Trails, according to Amy Wade-Carotenuto, the group’s founder and executive director.
“We’re very excited that the Siennickis are hosting this event for us,” Wade-Carotenuto said.
“This will help us so much in our efforts to reach our goal for 2010 of finding and buying the land to build the Rescued Hearts Animal Shelter.”
Rescued Hearts, a 501C(3) non-profit agency that organized in 2007 to help find homes for displaced or neglected animals in Volusia and Flagler counties, places dogs and cats in foster homes until they are adopted or until their “state-of-the-art-with-heart” shelter is built, she said.
The agency’s short-term goal is to obtain land in the west Volusia area and construct a facility to help decrease local government’s cost to house unwanted animals.
“This kind of thing is usually started by people who have money. Unfortunately, we’re not independently wealthy but experienced and hopeful,” Carotenuto said.
The group’s other aims are at establishing an aggressive spay/neuter program, helping animals stay at home to prevent the need for surrendering them, community involvement, and providing superior care and quality of life for animals.
Those attending Saturday’s benefit can partake of scrumptious foods created by award-winning chef Kevin Moore of Moore Fine Foods, and cocktails from a deck overlooking the Tomoka River.
A highlight of the evening will be a silent auction of artwork and gifts, including Disney World tickets, and a framed, limited-edition lithograph by Thomas Kinkade.
Tickets are $25 per person and all proceeds will be designated for the group’s Property Acquisition Fund. Reservations for the event can be made by calling Judy Thompson at 386-252-1050. For details on Rescued Hearts visit www.rescuedheartsanimalshelter.com.
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For more information about this release, please contact:
Amy Wade-Carotenuto, founder and executive director of Rescued Hearts, 386-566-3734, acarotenuto@earthlink.net or Judy Thompson at 386-252-1050;
Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com
The 2nd annual Spring Cocktail Party and Silent Auction – a benefit for the future Rescued Hearts Animal Shelter Inc. – will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at the home of members Jerry and Denise Siennicki in The Trails, according to Amy Wade-Carotenuto, the group’s founder and executive director.
“We’re very excited that the Siennickis are hosting this event for us,” Wade-Carotenuto said.
“This will help us so much in our efforts to reach our goal for 2010 of finding and buying the land to build the Rescued Hearts Animal Shelter.”
Rescued Hearts, a 501C(3) non-profit agency that organized in 2007 to help find homes for displaced or neglected animals in Volusia and Flagler counties, places dogs and cats in foster homes until they are adopted or until their “state-of-the-art-with-heart” shelter is built, she said.
The agency’s short-term goal is to obtain land in the west Volusia area and construct a facility to help decrease local government’s cost to house unwanted animals.
“This kind of thing is usually started by people who have money. Unfortunately, we’re not independently wealthy but experienced and hopeful,” Carotenuto said.
The group’s other aims are at establishing an aggressive spay/neuter program, helping animals stay at home to prevent the need for surrendering them, community involvement, and providing superior care and quality of life for animals.
Those attending Saturday’s benefit can partake of scrumptious foods created by award-winning chef Kevin Moore of Moore Fine Foods, and cocktails from a deck overlooking the Tomoka River.
A highlight of the evening will be a silent auction of artwork and gifts, including Disney World tickets, and a framed, limited-edition lithograph by Thomas Kinkade.
Tickets are $25 per person and all proceeds will be designated for the group’s Property Acquisition Fund. Reservations for the event can be made by calling Judy Thompson at 386-252-1050. For details on Rescued Hearts visit www.rescuedheartsanimalshelter.com.
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For more information about this release, please contact:
Amy Wade-Carotenuto, founder and executive director of Rescued Hearts, 386-566-3734, acarotenuto@earthlink.net or Judy Thompson at 386-252-1050;
Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com
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