WINTER SPRINGS - Paul Partyka, Democratic candidate for Congress in Florida’s 24th District, said oil giant BP must be held responsible for the Gulf oil disaster and criticized company officials for their handling of the crisis.
“I believe BP’s strategy was designed to save their oil well, not the Gulf of Mexico, not the environment, not the fisheries, not the rookeries, not the beaches, and not the thousands of American families who will suffer from this disaster for the next generations,” Partyka said.
“It is clear that BP’s estimates of the oil flow rate were ridiculously low, and it is just as clear that their initial efforts were to control the flow and not to shut it down. Now, we have to pay the price for their strategy,” he said.
“The ultimate cost of this strategy will be borne by American families for generations to come. BP’s calculations were wholly economic, wholly self-serving, and we Americans will pay a far greater price than BP can ever compensate,” Partyka said.
America’s growing dependence on non-sustainable energy sources set the stage for the Gulf oil disaster, Partyka said.
“We are the world’s greatest energy consumer and the world is approaching peak oil capacity,” Partyka said. “If we continue this course we will eventually find ourselves at war with the rest of the world over oil,” he said.
“I believe America deserves a more honorable destiny. I believe America can lead the world toward cleaner, safer, more sustainable energy sources that mean prosperity for all Americans, and for the rest of the world as well. The way ahead will not be easy, but it is the right way, and our present course leads ultimately to disaster,” Partyka said.
“We have the resources to end our energy dependence,” Partyka said. “We have the technology.
We must have the will. America has a moral obligation to end our addiction to oil. That is our future, it is our children’s future, and it is the only honorable future for America,” he said.
For more information please contact: Paul P. Partyka, 407-341-0805 PaulPartykaforCongress@Gmail.com
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Monday, June 14, 2010
Emerson Plaza II reports only 15 Luxury condominiums remain for lease
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS – Emerson International, which is developing the 12-story Emerson Plaza luxury condominium towers overlooking Crane’s Roost at CenterPointe on the Park in Uptown Altamonte, reports only 15 luxury condominium units remain for lease in the Emerson Plaza II tower.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, announced that the developer would lease luxury condominium units at Emerson Plaza II when the 118-unit building opened some four months ago.
Strong leasing activity has surprised even Emerson.
“We projected sufficient demand for luxury residences at Emerson Plaza but we did not anticipate demand was so strong,” Emerson said. He projects the Emerson Plaza II tower will lease up within the next 90 days.
The Melrose Sovereign Companies are handling leasing activity.
For more information, contact: Eric J. Emerson, Vice President and General Manager Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560; ejemerson@emerson-us.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.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, announced that the developer would lease luxury condominium units at Emerson Plaza II when the 118-unit building opened some four months ago.
Strong leasing activity has surprised even Emerson.
“We projected sufficient demand for luxury residences at Emerson Plaza but we did not anticipate demand was so strong,” Emerson said. He projects the Emerson Plaza II tower will lease up within the next 90 days.
The Melrose Sovereign Companies are handling leasing activity.
For more information, contact: Eric J. Emerson, Vice President and General Manager Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560; ejemerson@emerson-us.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.
Meritage Homes Seeks New Community Development Opportunities in Central Florida
ORLANDO – Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE: MTH), one of America’s top 10 homebuilders, is seeking to acquire lots for new community development opportunities in Central Florida.
Fred Vandercook, division president of Meritage Homes in Central Florida, said the homebuilder plans to add to its existing portfolio of communities under development. Meritage currently has 13 actively selling communities in the greater Orlando area with homes ranging from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$400,000s.
Vandercook recently appointed Clint Szubinski and Jeffrey Porter to head Meritage Homes’ land acquisition program as vice president of land and manager of land development and entitlement, respectively.
“Meritage Homes has an established presence in the homebuilding market in Central Florida, and we are committed to this market, as we expect Florida to have some of the best housing markets in the country over the next decade or more,” Vandercook said. “We plan to expand our home building operations in Florida as we identify prime opportunities,” he said.
About Meritage Homes Corporation: Meritage Homes Corporation is the 9th largest homebuilder in the U.S. based on homes closed. Meritage offers a variety of homes across the Southern and Western states designed to appeal to a wide range of home buyers, including first-time, move-up, luxury and active adult buyers, with base prices starting from under $100,000. As of March 31, 2010, the Company had 149 actively selling communities in 12 metropolitan areas including Houston, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Phoenix/Scottsdale, Tucson, Las Vegas, Denver, Orlando, and the East Bay/Central Valley and Inland Empire of California. Meritage Homes and its predecessor companies have delivered more than 65,000 homes since the Company was founded in 1985. In 2010, Meritage is celebrating its 25th Anniversary, and is the only large national homebuilder to be 100% ENERGY STAR® qualified in every home started in 2010. The Company has launched a new Simply Smart Series™ and a 99-day guaranteed completion program in certain communities. Meritage has designed and built more than 65,000 homes in its 25-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction and positive customer experience. To find a Meritage community near you, go to www.meritagehomes.com. Meritage Homes is listed on the NYSE under the symbol MTH.
For more information about the Company, visit http://investors.meritagehomes.com
Fred Vandercook, division president of Meritage Homes in Central Florida, said the homebuilder plans to add to its existing portfolio of communities under development. Meritage currently has 13 actively selling communities in the greater Orlando area with homes ranging from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$400,000s.
Vandercook recently appointed Clint Szubinski and Jeffrey Porter to head Meritage Homes’ land acquisition program as vice president of land and manager of land development and entitlement, respectively.
“Meritage Homes has an established presence in the homebuilding market in Central Florida, and we are committed to this market, as we expect Florida to have some of the best housing markets in the country over the next decade or more,” Vandercook said. “We plan to expand our home building operations in Florida as we identify prime opportunities,” he said.
About Meritage Homes Corporation: Meritage Homes Corporation is the 9th largest homebuilder in the U.S. based on homes closed. Meritage offers a variety of homes across the Southern and Western states designed to appeal to a wide range of home buyers, including first-time, move-up, luxury and active adult buyers, with base prices starting from under $100,000. As of March 31, 2010, the Company had 149 actively selling communities in 12 metropolitan areas including Houston, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Phoenix/Scottsdale, Tucson, Las Vegas, Denver, Orlando, and the East Bay/Central Valley and Inland Empire of California. Meritage Homes and its predecessor companies have delivered more than 65,000 homes since the Company was founded in 1985. In 2010, Meritage is celebrating its 25th Anniversary, and is the only large national homebuilder to be 100% ENERGY STAR® qualified in every home started in 2010. The Company has launched a new Simply Smart Series™ and a 99-day guaranteed completion program in certain communities. Meritage has designed and built more than 65,000 homes in its 25-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction and positive customer experience. To find a Meritage community near you, go to www.meritagehomes.com. Meritage Homes is listed on the NYSE under the symbol MTH.
For more information about the Company, visit http://investors.meritagehomes.com
Ashton Woods Homes Opens Six Ready-To-Move-In Town Homes with Private Courtyards at Savannah Park at Heathrow
ORLANDO - Ashton Woods Homes has opened six new town homes with private courtyards at Savannah Park at Heathrow, the award-winning community located on International Parkway in north Seminole County.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said new three-bedroom, two-bath town homes at Savannah Park at Heathrow are priced from $163,900 with two-car garages.
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.
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 new three-bedroom, two-bath town homes at Savannah Park at Heathrow are priced from $163,900 with two-car garages.
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.
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
The LR Team at Stirling Sotheby's International Realty Foresees Bright Future for Windermere/Dr. Phillips area
ORLANDO – The LR Team at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s Windermere/Dr. Phillips office – Dan Natoli, Carolyn Burgiel and Darren Iozia – foresee a bright future for the Windermere/Dr. Phillips area.
“This may be the first luxury market area of homes over $1 million in the Orlando area to recover from the housing market collapse, said Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty.
Three zip codes – 34786, 32819 and 32836 – are seeing the largest increase in sales of million dollar homes, Soderstrom said. That conclusion is based on the statistics provided by the Central Florida Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
Through May of this year, 41 homes priced at more than $1 million have sold in the area, and in 2009, only 21 million dollar plus homes sold, according to the MLS. This is a 100 percent increase in this upper tier market range.
The LR Team at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has identified 238 homes in the area currently offered for sale that are priced at $1 million or more.
“That’s less than a 30-month inventory compared to over a 60-month supply in 2009,” Soderstrom added.
Carolyn Burgiel, a partner with the LR Team stated “The MLS data supports that the average sale price of million dollar plus homes in 2010 was $1,758,763, up from $1,693,716 in 2009. However, per-square-foot prices were down in 2010 at $278 per square foot compared to $322 per square foot in 2009.”
Burgiel said Stirling Sotheby’s is entertaining buyer inquiries from Europe, China, the UK, and Ireland as well as U.S. buyers relocating, downsizing and moving up.
We think the Windermere/Dr. Phillips area is positioned for a very strong recovery,” Burgiel said. “We won’t see 2005 prices again, and that’s part of the reason for the interest in the area,” she said.
For more information contact: Carolyn J. Burgiel, Sales Executive, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-864-0605; 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 centers which serve all of Central Florida.
“This may be the first luxury market area of homes over $1 million in the Orlando area to recover from the housing market collapse, said Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty.
Three zip codes – 34786, 32819 and 32836 – are seeing the largest increase in sales of million dollar homes, Soderstrom said. That conclusion is based on the statistics provided by the Central Florida Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
Through May of this year, 41 homes priced at more than $1 million have sold in the area, and in 2009, only 21 million dollar plus homes sold, according to the MLS. This is a 100 percent increase in this upper tier market range.
The LR Team at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has identified 238 homes in the area currently offered for sale that are priced at $1 million or more.
“That’s less than a 30-month inventory compared to over a 60-month supply in 2009,” Soderstrom added.
Carolyn Burgiel, a partner with the LR Team stated “The MLS data supports that the average sale price of million dollar plus homes in 2010 was $1,758,763, up from $1,693,716 in 2009. However, per-square-foot prices were down in 2010 at $278 per square foot compared to $322 per square foot in 2009.”
Burgiel said Stirling Sotheby’s is entertaining buyer inquiries from Europe, China, the UK, and Ireland as well as U.S. buyers relocating, downsizing and moving up.
We think the Windermere/Dr. Phillips area is positioned for a very strong recovery,” Burgiel said. “We won’t see 2005 prices again, and that’s part of the reason for the interest in the area,” she said.
For more information contact: Carolyn J. Burgiel, Sales Executive, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-864-0605; 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 centers which serve all of Central Florida.
Mercantile Capital Corporation Closes Eight Commercial Loans in May to Fund Projects Valued at $17.8 Million
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS - Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s top providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reported it closed eight commercial loans in May that will fund projects valued at more than $17.8 million.
Christopher G. Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said four small business owners in Florida, three in California and one in Illinois received the loans.
Hurn said Mercantile Capital Corporation’s total loan volume since January marks the best five months in the company’s five-year history.
“Since January, we have closed 22 loans to fund projects valued at almost $65 million in eight states that will create an estimated 438 new jobs,” Hurn said.
“We are on track to maintain this pace through the end of this year, and we project to close loans on projects valued at more than $125 million before the end of the year, which would make this our best year ever.” Hurn said.
Visit http://www.504experts.com/ and http://www.504blog.com/.
For more information about this press release, contact: Chris Hurn, CEO Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040; Robin Lashley, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040
Christopher G. Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said four small business owners in Florida, three in California and one in Illinois received the loans.
Hurn said Mercantile Capital Corporation’s total loan volume since January marks the best five months in the company’s five-year history.
“Since January, we have closed 22 loans to fund projects valued at almost $65 million in eight states that will create an estimated 438 new jobs,” Hurn said.
“We are on track to maintain this pace through the end of this year, and we project to close loans on projects valued at more than $125 million before the end of the year, which would make this our best year ever.” Hurn said.
Visit http://www.504experts.com/ and http://www.504blog.com/.
For more information about this press release, contact: Chris Hurn, CEO Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040; Robin Lashley, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040
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