ORLANDO - Avilla, the gated luxury home community ICI Homes is developing in Kissimmee off John Young Parkway and Osceola Parkway earned ICI Homes a First Place Award during the recent Metro Orlando Parade of Homes for Best Small Community of fewer than 100 home sites.
Charlie O’Sullivan, Central Florida division president of ICI Homes, said the California Contemporary design theme at Avilla caught the eye of Parade of Home judges and visitors alike.
“We are delighted with the award, and even more delighted at the number of visitors we entertained during the Parade,” O’Sullivan said.
ICI Homes is building 81 new luxury homes at Avilla that range in size from 2,500 square feet of living space to 3,500 square feet priced from the $300s.
For more information, contact: Lisa A. Egle, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Daytona Beach, 386-236-4273; Aramis Rodriguez, Sales Executive, ICI Homes-Orlando 407-873-6316
About ICI Homes: ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 privately owned homebuilders in the nation. The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Lennar Starts Construction of Maintenance Free Town Homes in Ocoee, Oviedo
ORLANDO - Lennar has started construction on new maintenance-free town homes at the Townes of Westyn Bay in Ocoee and at the Townes of River Oaks in Oviedo.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar plans to build 42 town homes priced from the $140s at gated Westyn Bay, located near Lake Apopka on Fortanini Circle off Ocoee Crown Point Parkway.
The three-bedroom town homes will offer two-and-a-half baths and one-car garages, Metheny said. Three floor plans are available that range in size from 1,500 square feet of living space to 1,600 square feet.
Westyn Bay features a gated entrance, community swimming pool and cabana.
The first model town home is expected to be completed in August at Westyn Bay.
At the Townes of River Oaks, located on Evening Sky Drive off Oviedo Blvd. and E. Broadway Street in Oviedo, Metheny said Lennar plans to build 32 new town homes in three floor plans priced from the $190s.
Three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath town homes at The Townes of River Oaks range in size from 2,882 square feet of living space to 2,243 square feet with two-car garages.
River Oaks features a gated entry, children’s playground, a community swimming pool with cabana and every new townhome backs up to conservation areas.
The first model town home at River Oaks is expected to be completed in July.
Visit www.Lennar.com.
For more information, contact: David Parker, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar Central Florida-Orlando Region, or Jassy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar Central Florida-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida Division, 727-479-1700
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar plans to build 42 town homes priced from the $140s at gated Westyn Bay, located near Lake Apopka on Fortanini Circle off Ocoee Crown Point Parkway.
The three-bedroom town homes will offer two-and-a-half baths and one-car garages, Metheny said. Three floor plans are available that range in size from 1,500 square feet of living space to 1,600 square feet.
Westyn Bay features a gated entrance, community swimming pool and cabana.
The first model town home is expected to be completed in August at Westyn Bay.
At the Townes of River Oaks, located on Evening Sky Drive off Oviedo Blvd. and E. Broadway Street in Oviedo, Metheny said Lennar plans to build 32 new town homes in three floor plans priced from the $190s.
Three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath town homes at The Townes of River Oaks range in size from 2,882 square feet of living space to 2,243 square feet with two-car garages.
River Oaks features a gated entry, children’s playground, a community swimming pool with cabana and every new townhome backs up to conservation areas.
The first model town home at River Oaks is expected to be completed in July.
Visit www.Lennar.com.
For more information, contact: David Parker, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar Central Florida-Orlando Region, or Jassy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar Central Florida-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida Division, 727-479-1700
Ashton Woods Homes Appoints Lisa Hower Sales Associate at the Landings in South Tampa
TAMPA - Ashton Woods Homes has appointed Lisa Hower a sales associate at The Landings, located off Interbay and Westshore Blvds. in south Tampa.
Mike Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said Hower has more than four years of experience in new home sales.
Ashton Woods Homes is building 35 three, four and five bedroom single-family homes priced from under $200,000 at The Landings.
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 Tampa-Orlando 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Tampa-Orlando 407-647-3700
Mike Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said Hower has more than four years of experience in new home sales.
Ashton Woods Homes is building 35 three, four and five bedroom single-family homes priced from under $200,000 at The Landings.
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 Tampa-Orlando 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Tampa-Orlando 407-647-3700
Crossman & Company Named Exclusive Agent for Water Tower Place in Celebration, Fla.
ORLANDO – Crossman & Company, one of the largest third-party leasing and management firms in the Southeast, has been named the exclusive agent for Water Tower Place, the iconic town center located in Celebration, Fla. Crossman & Company will be responsible for all leasing and management of the property.
“This landmark property serves as the neighborhood center for Celebration, as well as providing services and shopping alternatives for the surrounding area,” said John Crossman.
The property is located at the intersection of US Hwy. 192 and Celebration Avenue, the main entrance to Celebration, which was developed by The Walt Disney Company in the 1990s. “Its visibility, access from US Hwy. 192 and proximity to local theme parks and attractions makes this an ideal location,” Crossman added.
The property contains over 124,000 square feet of retail space including restaurants, service providers, retailers, banks and a gym. Crossman stated that because of the property’s location, design, history and the current market, it is an ideal time to take a fresh look at the property to determine what re-tenanting, uses and other changes will be the most valuable for the property as well as the local community and shoppers.
For more information please contact: John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com; Justin Greider, Senior Associate, Crossman & Company/ICSC Southern Division Next Generation Chair, 407-581-6225; jgreider@crossmanco.com; Molly Delahunty, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6220 mdelahunty@crossmanco.com
“This landmark property serves as the neighborhood center for Celebration, as well as providing services and shopping alternatives for the surrounding area,” said John Crossman.
The property is located at the intersection of US Hwy. 192 and Celebration Avenue, the main entrance to Celebration, which was developed by The Walt Disney Company in the 1990s. “Its visibility, access from US Hwy. 192 and proximity to local theme parks and attractions makes this an ideal location,” Crossman added.
The property contains over 124,000 square feet of retail space including restaurants, service providers, retailers, banks and a gym. Crossman stated that because of the property’s location, design, history and the current market, it is an ideal time to take a fresh look at the property to determine what re-tenanting, uses and other changes will be the most valuable for the property as well as the local community and shoppers.
For more information please contact: John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com; Justin Greider, Senior Associate, Crossman & Company/ICSC Southern Division Next Generation Chair, 407-581-6225; jgreider@crossmanco.com; Molly Delahunty, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6220 mdelahunty@crossmanco.com
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Design Prototype Green Publix Store in Sarasota
ORLANDO - Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, designed the prototype Publix Super Market facility and Publix-anchored retail center that recently opened on Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota.
The facility is the first prototypical Publix store to receive the U.S. Green Building Council’s Gold Standard for green building design, engineering and construction, said Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects.
The 28,000 square foot facility which recently opened utilizes numerous sustainable features, including construction waste recycling, reclaimed water systems, LED light fixtures, skylights, low-flow plumbing fixtures, low-energy vehicle parking and a heat reflecting roof system.
For more information contact: Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100; Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
The facility is the first prototypical Publix store to receive the U.S. Green Building Council’s Gold Standard for green building design, engineering and construction, said Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects.
The 28,000 square foot facility which recently opened utilizes numerous sustainable features, including construction waste recycling, reclaimed water systems, LED light fixtures, skylights, low-flow plumbing fixtures, low-energy vehicle parking and a heat reflecting roof system.
For more information contact: Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100; Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Orlando’s InBusiness Inc. Wants Local Charities to Benefit from their “Coolest Guy in Orlando” Contest
ORLANDO – InBusiness Inc., a local business consulting and Internet marketing company, aims to help charities raise more money by offering charity patrons the opportunity to nominate someone they know or themselves as the "Coolest Guy In Orlando."
The company-sponsored, on-line contest offers that chance for anyone to be found when you Google "Coolest Guy in Orlando." To try it, go to Google.com type in "Coolest Guy In Orlando," and click the "I’m Feelin´ Lucky" button. The contest will allow charity patrons to bid for the title of "Coolest Guy in Orlando" in an auction in increments of $1. Whoever has the highest bid at the time will stay the "Coolest Guy in Orlando" for the rest of 2010 or until someone else steps up with a higher donation for their charity of choice, according to InBusiness Inc. co-owner David Wolf.
“The results of this contest are two-fold,” said Wolf, who co-founded the business last summer with seasoned business consultant Rod Vargas. The two have since become affiliated with the University of Central Florida Business Incubator–Orlando on East Colonial Drive.
“Charities will have a great reason to let past donors know they have an opportunity to help, while getting something unique in return,” Wolf said. “We expect a heated battle around Fathers Day.” A "Coolest Woman in Orlando" is also in the works.
The contest is off and running with Wolf naming Commissioner Tony Ortiz, from Orlando District 2, as the Coolest Guy in Orlando as a token of appreciation for his dedication and continued support for the incubator InBusiness is housed in, the UCF Business Incubator– Orlando on East Colonial Drive.
Now, all that’s needed is for more local charities interested in generating some more donations to get involved and spread the word to their networks. Would-be cool cats don't have to wait for their favorite charities to get wise either. One up the last bidder, and state which charity you would like the money to go to, and InBusiness will contact them to set up the donation account via PayPal.
“It will all be done through PayPal accounts and the funds will go directly to the charities as soon as anyone makes a donation,” Wolf said.
To check it out, make a nomination, or suggest a new category, go to coolestguy@inbis.com. Or visit Coolestguyinorlando.com.
About InBusiness, Inc.: InBusiness Inc. is an Orlando based company that specializes in business consulting and Internet marketing. Unlike most firms, they have the ability to help companies improve by more effective marketing, and improving efficiency in the way a business operates. InBusiness is separated into two divisions that work together to create a complete business growth solution. The concept allows companies to utilize either the business consulting expertise and increasingly demanded Internet marketing consulting separately, or in tandem to create a complete business overhaul solution.
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 1600 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, the City of St. Cloud, and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
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For more information about this release, please contact:
David Wolf, Vice President of Internet Marketing at InBusiness Inc., dwolf@inbis.us or 407-284-1992; Henriette Schoen, University of Central Florida Business Incubator–Orlando, Interim site manager, hschoen@mail.ucf.edu or 407-882-0107; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, chagervandyke@yahoo.com, 386-532-8862 or 407-644-4142 or lvershelco@aol.com
The company-sponsored, on-line contest offers that chance for anyone to be found when you Google "Coolest Guy in Orlando." To try it, go to Google.com type in "Coolest Guy In Orlando," and click the "I’m Feelin´ Lucky" button. The contest will allow charity patrons to bid for the title of "Coolest Guy in Orlando" in an auction in increments of $1. Whoever has the highest bid at the time will stay the "Coolest Guy in Orlando" for the rest of 2010 or until someone else steps up with a higher donation for their charity of choice, according to InBusiness Inc. co-owner David Wolf.
“The results of this contest are two-fold,” said Wolf, who co-founded the business last summer with seasoned business consultant Rod Vargas. The two have since become affiliated with the University of Central Florida Business Incubator–Orlando on East Colonial Drive.
“Charities will have a great reason to let past donors know they have an opportunity to help, while getting something unique in return,” Wolf said. “We expect a heated battle around Fathers Day.” A "Coolest Woman in Orlando" is also in the works.
The contest is off and running with Wolf naming Commissioner Tony Ortiz, from Orlando District 2, as the Coolest Guy in Orlando as a token of appreciation for his dedication and continued support for the incubator InBusiness is housed in, the UCF Business Incubator– Orlando on East Colonial Drive.
Now, all that’s needed is for more local charities interested in generating some more donations to get involved and spread the word to their networks. Would-be cool cats don't have to wait for their favorite charities to get wise either. One up the last bidder, and state which charity you would like the money to go to, and InBusiness will contact them to set up the donation account via PayPal.
“It will all be done through PayPal accounts and the funds will go directly to the charities as soon as anyone makes a donation,” Wolf said.
To check it out, make a nomination, or suggest a new category, go to coolestguy@inbis.com. Or visit Coolestguyinorlando.com.
About InBusiness, Inc.: InBusiness Inc. is an Orlando based company that specializes in business consulting and Internet marketing. Unlike most firms, they have the ability to help companies improve by more effective marketing, and improving efficiency in the way a business operates. InBusiness is separated into two divisions that work together to create a complete business growth solution. The concept allows companies to utilize either the business consulting expertise and increasingly demanded Internet marketing consulting separately, or in tandem to create a complete business overhaul solution.
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 1600 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, the City of St. Cloud, and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
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For more information about this release, please contact:
David Wolf, Vice President of Internet Marketing at InBusiness Inc., dwolf@inbis.us or 407-284-1992; Henriette Schoen, University of Central Florida Business Incubator–Orlando, Interim site manager, hschoen@mail.ucf.edu or 407-882-0107; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, chagervandyke@yahoo.com, 386-532-8862 or 407-644-4142 or lvershelco@aol.com
Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club Tennis Pro Honored as U.S. Professional Tennis Association’s Pro of the Year
ORMOND BEACH - The U.S. Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) recently honored Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club Director of Tennis David Brown as “pro of the year” for the Daytona Beach District.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, which is developing Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club, said Brown joined Plantation Bay in February, 2009
Brown has played an active role in professional tennis and local community organizations, Messina said.
Among Brown’s credits are:
•He ranks as a USPTA Master Professional;
•He served as tournament director for “USPTA Champion of Champions Tournament,” which raised more than $40,000 for United Way Charities;
•He served as president of “Greater Volusia Tennis Network,” the local Community Tennis Association that stages events for Junior Team Tennis, Volusia Middle School tennis, and the new Florida High School Athletic Association Junior Varsity team tennis program in Volusia County;
•He serves as program director for the Florida Tennis Center Foundation whose mission is to deliver a free after school tennis program to third, fourth and fifth graders.
•He played in the 2009 Father/Son Florida State Champion with USPTA member son, Aaron and won the championship.
Founded in 1927, United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is the oldest and largest trade organization for tennis teaching professionals in the world. Of the 15,000 members approximately 13,500 live and work here in the United States . The remainder of the membership represents as many as 80 other countries worldwide. Professionals are rated at four levels, with Master Professional rated the highest based on test scores, education and specialty courses, service to the industry, publications, and player rankings
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For more information, contact: Lisa A. Egle, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Daytona Beach, 386-236-4273; Rosemary Messina, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, ICI Homes, 386-236-4231
About ICI Homes: ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 privately owned homebuilders in the nation. The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, which is developing Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club, said Brown joined Plantation Bay in February, 2009
Brown has played an active role in professional tennis and local community organizations, Messina said.
Among Brown’s credits are:
•He ranks as a USPTA Master Professional;
•He served as tournament director for “USPTA Champion of Champions Tournament,” which raised more than $40,000 for United Way Charities;
•He served as president of “Greater Volusia Tennis Network,” the local Community Tennis Association that stages events for Junior Team Tennis, Volusia Middle School tennis, and the new Florida High School Athletic Association Junior Varsity team tennis program in Volusia County;
•He serves as program director for the Florida Tennis Center Foundation whose mission is to deliver a free after school tennis program to third, fourth and fifth graders.
•He played in the 2009 Father/Son Florida State Champion with USPTA member son, Aaron and won the championship.
Founded in 1927, United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is the oldest and largest trade organization for tennis teaching professionals in the world. Of the 15,000 members approximately 13,500 live and work here in the United States . The remainder of the membership represents as many as 80 other countries worldwide. Professionals are rated at four levels, with Master Professional rated the highest based on test scores, education and specialty courses, service to the industry, publications, and player rankings
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For more information, contact: Lisa A. Egle, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Daytona Beach, 386-236-4273; Rosemary Messina, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, ICI Homes, 386-236-4231
About ICI Homes: ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 privately owned homebuilders in the nation. The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
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