SARASOTA - CORE Construction Services of Florida, LLC was recently awarded a contract to build the Pine Berry adult congregate living facility located on S. Highland Avenue in Clearwater.
John Wiseman, president of CORE Construction Services of Florida, LLC said construction of the 80,000 square foot facility recently started.
The contract was awarded by Pine Berry LLC, developer of the facility which will cost approximately $8.6 million to build.
Wiseman said Pine Berry will accommodate 92 apartment residences with a group dining room and activity rooms when it opens next spring.
For more information, contact: John P. Wiseman, President CORE Construction Services of Florida LLC, 6320 Tower Lane, Sarasota, FL 34240 941-552-0240
About CORE Construction Group: CORE Construction Group has been in business since 1937 and ranks as one of the nation’s largest commercial contracting companies. CORE Construction Group is also active in Illinois, Nevada, Arizona and Texas. CORE Construction Services of Florida has offices in Sarasota.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Meritage Homes Names Marc T. Martens Vice President of Finance
ORLANDO - Meritage Homes has appointed Marc T. Martens vice president of finance in the Central Florida region.
Pam Whitmore, marketing manager for Meritage Homes in the Central Florida region, said Martens has a strong background in accounting with several years in the finance department of a national company and five years in public accounting with a major accounting firm in New York City and Philadelphia.
Martens has an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Rider University in New Jersey and an MBA in finance from The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
For more information contact: Pam Whitmore, Marketing Manager, Meritage Homes of Central Florida, 407-712-8664, Pam.whitmore@meritagehomes.com; Brian Kittle, Director of Sales, Meritage Homes-Orlando, 407-712-8669; Brian.Kittle@meritagehomes.com
Pam Whitmore, marketing manager for Meritage Homes in the Central Florida region, said Martens has a strong background in accounting with several years in the finance department of a national company and five years in public accounting with a major accounting firm in New York City and Philadelphia.
Martens has an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Rider University in New Jersey and an MBA in finance from The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
For more information contact: Pam Whitmore, Marketing Manager, Meritage Homes of Central Florida, 407-712-8664, Pam.whitmore@meritagehomes.com; Brian Kittle, Director of Sales, Meritage Homes-Orlando, 407-712-8669; Brian.Kittle@meritagehomes.com
Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Negotiates new lease agreement for Fastener Distributor at industrial facility in Tampa
TAMPA – Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 130 Grubb & Ellis offices worldwide, negotiated a lease agreement for 15,945 square feet of industrial space at 4300 E. 7th Ave. at the intersection of N. 43rd Street in Tampa.
Chuck Bohac, vice president in the Industrial & Land Services Group at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, brokered the transaction representing the new tenant Vertex Distribution. Vertex is an Attleboro, Mass.-based distributor of fasteners, rivets and clamps relocating its Tampa operations from nearby Adamo Drive.
The landlord is ABD Capital Corporation of Tampa.
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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 Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace. Visit www.commercialfl.com.
About Grubb & Ellis Company: 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 its investment subsidiaries, 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), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
CONTACTS: Chuck Bohac, VP Indus/Land 813-639-1111; Patrick Kelly, Managing Director 813-830-7539
Chuck Bohac, vice president in the Industrial & Land Services Group at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, brokered the transaction representing the new tenant Vertex Distribution. Vertex is an Attleboro, Mass.-based distributor of fasteners, rivets and clamps relocating its Tampa operations from nearby Adamo Drive.
The landlord is ABD Capital Corporation of Tampa.
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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 Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace. Visit www.commercialfl.com.
About Grubb & Ellis Company: 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 its investment subsidiaries, 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), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
CONTACTS: Chuck Bohac, VP Indus/Land 813-639-1111; Patrick Kelly, Managing Director 813-830-7539
NAI Realvest Negotiates Sale of Industrial Condo for $272,500 in Southwest Orlando
MAITLAND - NAI Realvest recently negotiated the sale of an industrial condo at Southwest Orlando’s All Star Service Center, 6610 Kingspointe Parkway off Sandlake Rd. West near the Florida Turnpike.
NAI Realvest associate Drew Saphos negotiated the transaction along with principal Christie Alexander and chairman George Livingston. NAI Realvest represented the seller, Columbus, Ohio-based United Midwest Savings Bank.
Legend Express, Inc. USA is the buyer who paid $272,500 for the 4,800 square foot facility which includes 720 square feet of office/showroom space.
Chuck McNulty of McNulty Group represented the buyer in the transaction.
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For more information, please contact: Christie Alexander or Drew Saphos, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest in Orlando, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
NAI Realvest associate Drew Saphos negotiated the transaction along with principal Christie Alexander and chairman George Livingston. NAI Realvest represented the seller, Columbus, Ohio-based United Midwest Savings Bank.
Legend Express, Inc. USA is the buyer who paid $272,500 for the 4,800 square foot facility which includes 720 square feet of office/showroom space.
Chuck McNulty of McNulty Group represented the buyer in the transaction.
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For more information, please contact: Christie Alexander or Drew Saphos, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest in Orlando, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
Lennar to Start Construction of New Town Homes Priced from the Low $100s at the Hammocks in New Tampa
TAMPA - Lennar will start construction of new town homes priced from the low $100s in August at The Hammocks, located off E. County Line Road and Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in New Tampa.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar plans to build 190 two, three and four-bedroom town homes in three different designs at The Hammocks: one that offers from 1,700 square feet of living space to 2,300 square feet with a two-car garage, another with 1,100 square feet to 1,400 square feet and a one-car garage, and a third floor plan with from 960 square feet to 1,100 square feet and no garage.
“We will start construction of the first town home building with six town homes in August,” Metheny said.
Model town homes at The Hammocks will open in September.
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For more information contact: Francine Miller, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Tampa Region, 727-479-1747; Francine.Miller@Lennar.com; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar plans to build 190 two, three and four-bedroom town homes in three different designs at The Hammocks: one that offers from 1,700 square feet of living space to 2,300 square feet with a two-car garage, another with 1,100 square feet to 1,400 square feet and a one-car garage, and a third floor plan with from 960 square feet to 1,100 square feet and no garage.
“We will start construction of the first town home building with six town homes in August,” Metheny said.
Model town homes at The Hammocks will open in September.
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For more information contact: Francine Miller, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Tampa Region, 727-479-1747; Francine.Miller@Lennar.com; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Data Transfer Solutions Certified as Small Business Enterprise by South Florida Water Management District
ORLANDO - Data Transfer Solutions based in downtown Avalon Park, was recently certified as a Small Business Enterprise by the South Florida Water Management District.
Small businesses play a big role in Florida’s economy. The South Florida Water Management District administers a program that provides for increased opportunities for small businesses certified through the District to participate in projects and initiatives within the District’s region.
The program offers additional consideration to small business enterprises in the District solicitation and includes processes for bid equalization, sheltered markets, points for SBE participation in proposals and SBE subcontract participation goals.
A.M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions, said the Small Business certification is important because it provides DTS an opportunity to bring innovative GIS and GIS development services to bear on behalf of the District and a myriad of teaming partners.
DTS provides asset management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), transportation planning/engineering, web design, database/software applications, and video and multi media 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
Small businesses play a big role in Florida’s economy. The South Florida Water Management District administers a program that provides for increased opportunities for small businesses certified through the District to participate in projects and initiatives within the District’s region.
The program offers additional consideration to small business enterprises in the District solicitation and includes processes for bid equalization, sheltered markets, points for SBE participation in proposals and SBE subcontract participation goals.
A.M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions, said the Small Business certification is important because it provides DTS an opportunity to bring innovative GIS and GIS development services to bear on behalf of the District and a myriad of teaming partners.
DTS provides asset management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), transportation planning/engineering, web design, database/software applications, and video and multi media 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
Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Negotiates Sublease for 4,000 Square Feet of Downtown Tampa Office Space at 100 N. Tampa St.
TAMPA - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 130 offices worldwide, recently negotiated a sublease agreement for 4,000 square feet of class A office space in the 100 N. Tampa Street building in downtown Tampa.
Richard Andretta, SIOR, vice president in the firm’s Office Group and associate Rob Turner negotiated the sublease representing the new subtenant Grubb & Ellis Company, who will occupy suite 2450 in the building for a new southeast regional office headed by senior vice president Tim Rivers and executive managing director Randy Buddemeyer.
The sublandlord is HKS Architects, Inc., a Texas corporation.
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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 40 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
About Grubb & Ellis: Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE:GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,500 professionals in more than 100 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 its investment subsidiaries, 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), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
CONTACTS: Richard Andretta SIOR 813-639-1111 Ext 255; Jeffrey Sweeney SIOR President 407-481-5387
Richard Andretta, SIOR, vice president in the firm’s Office Group and associate Rob Turner negotiated the sublease representing the new subtenant Grubb & Ellis Company, who will occupy suite 2450 in the building for a new southeast regional office headed by senior vice president Tim Rivers and executive managing director Randy Buddemeyer.
The sublandlord is HKS Architects, Inc., a Texas corporation.
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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 40 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
About Grubb & Ellis: Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE:GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,500 professionals in more than 100 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 its investment subsidiaries, 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), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
CONTACTS: Richard Andretta SIOR 813-639-1111 Ext 255; Jeffrey Sweeney SIOR President 407-481-5387
Cotter-Ryan Commercial winds up work on two major restaurant projects, surgery center underway
LONGWOOD - Cotter-Ryan Commercial, LLC has completed construction of two major restaurant projects and expects to complete work soon on an ambulatory surgery center and medical offices complex in Ocala.
Scott Ryan, president of Cotter-Ryan Commercial, said the firm recently completed major renovations of the landmark Aloma Cinema Grill and Draft House, the landmark Winter Park facility located in the Publix Shopping Center on Aloma Avenue at Lakemont in Winter Park.
The 3,500 square foot facility underwent a major facelift that included adding a third theater to the Aloma Cinema Grill.
In Tavares, Cotter Ryan completed work on Tavares Station, the two-story 8,000 square foot restaurant building located in the new segment of downtown Tavares’ entertainment district and adjacent to the new seaplane marina on Lake Dora.
Work continues on the 20,000 square foot Ambulatory Surgical Center and medical office facility located on U.S. 441 in Ocala.
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For more information contact: Scott H. Ryan, President, Cotter Ryan Commercial, LLC, 407-786-7686 sryan@cotterryan.com
Scott Ryan, president of Cotter-Ryan Commercial, said the firm recently completed major renovations of the landmark Aloma Cinema Grill and Draft House, the landmark Winter Park facility located in the Publix Shopping Center on Aloma Avenue at Lakemont in Winter Park.
The 3,500 square foot facility underwent a major facelift that included adding a third theater to the Aloma Cinema Grill.
In Tavares, Cotter Ryan completed work on Tavares Station, the two-story 8,000 square foot restaurant building located in the new segment of downtown Tavares’ entertainment district and adjacent to the new seaplane marina on Lake Dora.
Work continues on the 20,000 square foot Ambulatory Surgical Center and medical office facility located on U.S. 441 in Ocala.
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For more information contact: Scott H. Ryan, President, Cotter Ryan Commercial, LLC, 407-786-7686 sryan@cotterryan.com
Central Florida Law Firm Sponsors 3rd Annual Daytona Beach “Mai Tai Rumble” Battle Of The Bands
DAYTONA BEACH – The law firm of Rue & Ziffra will sponsor the 3rd annual Mai Tai Rumble, a month-long musical competition for local bands, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7 at the Mai Tai Bar, 250 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach.
The event – the ultimate battle of the bands competition – is an opportunity for area bands to compete and showcase their musical skills. It is divided into two categories: Best Cover Band or Soloist, and Best Original Band or Soloist.
A total of $10,000 in prize money will be awarded to the winning bands, and future paid gigs at the Mai Tai Bar.
The Mai Tai Rumble, which also is being held in Honolulu, Hawaii and Long Beach, Calif., will culminate with the final competition on Oct. 7.
“We know there are many talented musicians and vocalists right here in Central Florida,” said Allan L. Ziffra, president of the Port Orange-based personal-injury law firm. “Because of that, we’d like to help one of those groups live up to their potential and become the “Best Band in Central Florida.”
Additional sponsors of the Rumble include Monster Energy Music, and Club 92.7 FM and Beach Radio 92.7 FM in Palm Coast. Bands interested in competing for the title can see the official contest rules and fill out applications at www.maitairumble.com.
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.
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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; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com
The event – the ultimate battle of the bands competition – is an opportunity for area bands to compete and showcase their musical skills. It is divided into two categories: Best Cover Band or Soloist, and Best Original Band or Soloist.
A total of $10,000 in prize money will be awarded to the winning bands, and future paid gigs at the Mai Tai Bar.
The Mai Tai Rumble, which also is being held in Honolulu, Hawaii and Long Beach, Calif., will culminate with the final competition on Oct. 7.
“We know there are many talented musicians and vocalists right here in Central Florida,” said Allan L. Ziffra, president of the Port Orange-based personal-injury law firm. “Because of that, we’d like to help one of those groups live up to their potential and become the “Best Band in Central Florida.”
Additional sponsors of the Rumble include Monster Energy Music, and Club 92.7 FM and Beach Radio 92.7 FM in Palm Coast. Bands interested in competing for the title can see the official contest rules and fill out applications at www.maitairumble.com.
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.
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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; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com
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