Thursday, June 10, 2010

VOLUSIA COUNTY LAW FIRM HOSTS BENEFIT FOR JUDICIAL CANDIDATE

PORT ORANGE – Allan L. Ziffra, president of the Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra, recently hosted a benefit for Joe Horrox, a civil and criminal attorney who has entered the race for the state’s 7th Judicial Circuit Court.

The May 16 event – which included a barbecue dinner, live music, and a host of children’s activities – drew more than 100 Horrox supporters, according to Assistant Campaign Manager Rhonda Hodges.

“We had very good representation from the legal community,” Hodges said. “And, because of it, we were able to schedule even more fundraisers.”

The next event will be hosted by Attorney Greg Snell on Thursday, June 24 at Snell Legal in Ormond Beach, and Attorney Ted Doran is planning a similar event for later this summer, Hodges said. More details are available from www.joeforjudge.com.

Horrox, 47, who has practiced law in the circuit for more than 23 years, most recently was in practice with Attorney Jonathan Glugover. Prior to that, he was a partner at Rue & Ziffra.

If successful in his quest for the judgeship, Horrox will succeed retiring Flagler County Circuit Judge Kim Hammond.

“We’re happy to be able to show our support for Joe during his campaign,” Ziffra said. “The people of the circuit will be well served with a qualified and experienced attorney such as Joe Horrox as their judge,” he added.
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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; C
harlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com

Mattamy Homes Opening New Single Family Community in Maple Grove on June 19

BURNSVILLE - Mattamy Homes in Minnesota, a division of Canada’s largest home builder, will be opening Madeline Woods, a new single-family community in Maple Grove, on Saturday, June 19. Madeline Woods is located off of I-94 & County Road 30.

Steve Logan, vice president of Mattamy Homes in Minnesota, said Mattamy Homes is building 27 new single-family homes at Madeline Woods priced from $399,999.

Mattamy Homes at Madeline Woods have been architecturally designed with influences of the American Craftsman style and feature four bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and three-car garages.

New single-family homes at Madeline Woods range in size from 2,200 square feet of living space to 3,800 square feet with finished basements.

Please visit www.mattamyhomes.com to register online for additional information on Madeline Woods.
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For more information, contact:
Steve Logan, Vice President, Mattamy Homes-Minnesota 952-898-6129;
Jennifer Anderson, Marketing, Mattamy Homes US Group-Minnesota 952-898-6131;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com

About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group:
The Canadian based homebuilder, with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion, operates US home building divisions in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Charlotte, Jacksonville and Orlando. Visit www.mattamyhomes.com.

Ashton Woods Homes Starts Construction of Six Ready-To-Move-In Homes at Palm Cove in Wesley Chapel

TAMPA - Ashton Woods Homes has started construction of six new ready-to-move-in single-family homes at Palm Cove, located off Boyette Rd. and S.R. 54 in Wesley Chapel.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said all six ready-to-move-in homes will open this summer.

New three, four and five-bedroom single-family homes at Palm Cove are priced from $169,900 and range in size from 1,712 square feet of living space to 2,336 square feet.

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. Visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.

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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;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Ride Green Scooters Selected as Central Florida Representative for new Thompson Electric Scooter

WINTER PARK – Ride Green Scooters in Winter Park has been selected as the Central Florida representative for the new Thompson TS 350 Electric Scooter.

Brian Schwartz, general manager of Ride Green Scooters, said the Thompson TS-350 requires no tag or driver’s license and is street legal.

“The 350 uses 48 volt batteries and can transport you all day on a single charge,” Schwartz said.

“This is the most fuel efficient transportation on the street today,” he said.

Powered by a 350-watt brushless motor and priced at $1,199, the Thompson TS-350 comes with a headlight, tail lights and turn signals and free luggage rack.

“The new Thompson Electric Scooter has been the talk of the industry for several months now,” Schwartz said. “It’s the Cadillac of high-efficiency commuting,” he added.

Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave. Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com

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For more information, contact:
Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214;
Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Paul Partyka Challenges Suzanne Kosmas to Public Debate at New Smyrna Beach Event

WINTER SPRINGS – Paul Partyka, Democratic candidate for Congress in Florida’s 24th District, challenged incumbent Suzanne Kosmas to a public debate during an appearance before the Southeast Volusia Democratic Club in New Smyrna Beach recently.

Partyka, who has criticized Kosmas for her poor performance on healthcare and space coast jobs, said a public debate is the only way people can decide who is the best democratic candidate for the seat.

So far Kosmas has declined to respond to the challenge.

“Central Florida District 24 has been under-represented for the past two years and I intend to change that,” said Partyka.

“You can’t change Washington if you send the same people back. In American government, election to Congress is duty and obligation to the people, not to the political process. We need a better voice in Congress,” 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

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Paid for and approved by the Paul Partyka for Congress Committee
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ABD Development Company Starts Construction of new Wyndham Luxury Model Home at Toscana in Palm Coast

PALM COAST – ABD Development Company, which ranks as one of the largest custom homebuilders in Central Florida, has started construction of two new model homes at Toscana, the gated luxury community ABD is developing on Old Kings Highway in Palm Coast.

David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, said the Wyndham model home will open in the fall with 2,614 square feet of living space, four bedrooms and three baths with a two-car garage, priced from $360,000.

ABD also will start construction soon on a four-bedroom, three-bath Portofino luxury model home that will open in late fall. The 2,673 square foot Portofino is priced from the $370s.
Only 40 home sites remain for sale at Toscana in Palm Coast, where new luxury homes are priced from the mid-$300s to more than $1 million.
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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;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

BDG Construction Services Awarded Contract to Build Out Extreme Pita Restaurant Facility near UCF

WINTER SPRINGS - BDG Construction Services was recently awarded a contract to build out the 1,440 square foot Extreme Pita restaurant facility at 3402 Technology Ave. in Orlando near the University of Central Florida.

Kevin Guffee, a principal at BDG, said work on the construction of the Extreme Pita restaurant facility is already underway. Extreme Pita will open this summer.

BDG Construction Services builds and renovates a variety of properties, including retail shopping centers, office buildings, and public facilities.

BDG is a member of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at the Seminole County/Winter Springs Incubator on E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs.
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For more information, contact:
Kevin Guffee, Principal, BDG Construction Services, LLC, 407-729-5832 kguffee@bdgcs.com;

Esther Vargas-Davis, Site Manager, UCF Incubator-Seminole County, 407-278-4881, evargasd@mail.ucf.edu;

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

About the UCF 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.