Friday, April 9, 2010

M/I Homes To Host Grand Opening to Showcase 75 Home Sites, New Model Homes April 17 at McCormick Woods in Ocoee

ORLANDO - M/I Homes will host a grand opening April 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at McCormick Woods, located in Ocoee on McCormick Woods Road near the SR 429 Expressway Interchange.

Jeff Kaizer, vice president of sales and marketing for M/I Homes in the Orlando region, said the home builder is serving up barbeque, refreshments and live music to showcase 75 new home sites at McCormick Woods and two new single-family model homes.

“The new models represent M/I Homes ‘2010 Home of Ideas’ concept, showcasing innovation in interior design, technology and do-it-yourself home projects,” said Kaizer.

New three, four and five-bedroom Energy Star® homes at McCormick Woods range in size from 1,480 square feet of living space to 3,200 square feet priced from $169,990 to the mid-$200s.
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For media information contact:
Jeff Kaizer, MIRM, MCSP, VP of Sales & Marketing, M/I Homes, 407-531-5121; Tim Hall, Division President, M/I Homes Central Florida, 407-531-5100; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

About M/I Homes:
M/I Homes (NYSE: MHO), based in Columbus, Ohio, has built and sold more than 78,000 new homes since 1976 and ranks as one of America’s most active homebuilders. M/I Homes builds single-family homes and town homes in 23 communities in Orange, Seminole and Lake Counties, and won the prestigious Grand Award in the Central Florida Parade of Homes four times within five years. To learn more, visit www.mihomes.com.

University Club of Orlando Reports 100 New Members as 50th Anniversary of Downtown Orlando Facility Approaches

ORLANDO - The University Club of Orlando, which ranks as downtown Orlando’s oldest business and professional club, reported it has grown by more than 100 members since last July.

Susan Greene, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said she expects to induct more than 150 new members before December, when the University Club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its landmark facilities on Central Blvd. across from Orlando Public Library.

The University Club of Orlando was founded 84 years ago, Greene said, and will celebrate its 85th anniversary in 2011.

For more information about this press release, contact:
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

Half of Luxury Apartments Leased Already at Emerson Plaza Towers II in Altamonte Springs

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS - Emerson International reports it has leased half of the luxury apartment units it opened in February at Emerson Plaza Towers II overlooking the scenic beauty of Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs.

Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said lease rates for luxury apartment units in Towers II at Emerson Plaza range from $1,100 per month to $4,000.

Units range from 1,100 square feet of living space to 4,000 square feet, Emerson said.

The gated community offers a secure parking garage, elevators with controlled access, a recreation center, and a fitness center with heated pool and spa. All residences are equipped with granite counters and G.E. stainless steel appliances.

“For security, convenience, majestic views and great location, Emerson Plaza ranks as one of the best choices in the Altamonte Springs area and it’s hard to find anything more appealing in all of Seminole County,” he added.

“Still, we have been surprised at how quickly units are leasing,” Emerson said.
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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; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
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.

Mattamy Homes, Adina Construction Come Through For Allen D. Nease High School in St. Johns County, Donates Materials for New Sidewalk

JACKSONVILLE - When Allen D. Nease High School officials learned they needed a new sidewalk for their athletic program and lacked the funds to build it, they turned to the Jacksonville division of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. arm of Canada’s largest home builder.

Mattamy Homes is known for its civic and community work and ranks as one Jacksonville-area home builder whose sales have been strong enough to support a little charity.

Jerry Dean, vice president of construction at Mattamy Homes in Jacksonville, immediately telephoned Adina Construction, Inc., the St. Augustine concrete contractor that provides foundations, driveways, sidewalks and hardscapes in many Mattamy communities in the region.

The result? Together, Mattamy Homes and Adina Construction pooled the concrete and labor to build the sidewalk. Allen D. Nease High School officials and athletes are very grateful that Mattamy Homes and Adina Construction were able to step up to help out the school.

“We aren’t expecting a marching band or even a school cheer,” Dean joked. “We were happy to do our little part for our community,” he said.

For more information contact:
Kerry Soltis, Marketing Manager, Mattamy Homes-Jacksonville 904-279-9502; Dennis Ginder, Division President Mattamy Homes-Jacksonville 904-279-9500; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

ABD Development to Start New Portofino Home at Toscana in Flagler County in April

ORLANDO - ABD Development Company, a leading custom home builder, will start construction of a new Portofino model home in April at Toscana located on Old King’s Road in Palm Coast.

David Kohn, president of ABD Development, said Portofino will offer four bedrooms, three-baths in 2,673 square feet of living space.

The Portofino at Toscana will be priced at $389,000, Kohn said.

At present, there are 70 homesites in the current phase at Toscana, a gated community with home starting from the high $300s.
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For more information, contact: Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400; David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Expands Southwest Market Coverage with World Marketing Center Focus, new Bay Hill office

ORLANDO - Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has expanded its focus on the southwest Orlando market.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Southwest Orlando Performance Director Diane Travis has opened an office in Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s World Marketing Center in the south tower penthouse of The Plaza located on Orange Ave. at Church St. in downtown Orlando.

In addition, Travis has opened a new southwest area branch office in Bay Hill on Apopka Vineland Rd.

“This move greatly expands our market coverage in Orlando,” Soderstrom explained.
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For more information contact:
Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

Ride Green Scooters Offers Spring Tune-Up Special on Fuel-Efficient Gas Scooters

WINTER PARK - Ride Green Scooters on Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park is offering a Spring Tune-up special for $125.

Brian Schwartz, vice president at Ride Green Scooters, said the tune-up includes an oil change, transmission fluid change, carburetor cleaning, valve adjustment, spark plug replacement, fuel filter replacement and check all lights and tires.

Ride Green Scooters specializes in sales and maintenance of energy-efficient gas and electric scooters priced from under $1,000 to more than $2,000 that offer fuel efficiencies that range from no-gas electric scooters to more than 100 miles per gallon.
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For more information, contact: Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648; Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142