ORLANDO, Fla. --- Downtown Orlando condominium sales showed a sharp rise in 2010 according to a market study conducted by Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said 313 condominiums sold in the 32801 zip code from January of 2010 through Dec. 31, up from 172 condominiums in 2009.
Condominiums priced under $200,000 showed the sharpest increase, from 131 condominiums in 2009 to 262 in 2010, Soderstrom said.
International Luxury Home Specialist Erin Wanner of Stirling Sotheby’s World Marketing Center in Downtown Orlando compiled the report.
Wanner documented 294 condominiums listed for sale priced under $200,000 in 2009 and 324 in 2010.
Listings for condominiums priced at more than $200,000 declined, Wanner said, from 170 in 2009 to 136 in 2010.
“The number of condominiums listed for sale during the same period showed a smaller increase – a sign that the downtown market is stabilizing,” Wanner said.
“Average sale prices declined about eight percent, however with signs of stabilization in the market and the possibility of gas reaching $4 per gallon, we may see prices increasing as more downtown workers relocate closer to their jobs,” Wanner said.
Condominiums priced under $200,000 sold for about $100 per square foot on average and condominiums priced over $200,000 sold for an average of about $200 per square foot.
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For more information contact: Erin Wanner, Int’l Luxury Home Specialist, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, 407-581-7890; Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
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 zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Emerson International Negotiates Six New Leases That Total 6,322 Square Feet of Office Space in Winter Park, Altamonte Springs and Longwood
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Emerson International recently negotiated six new lease agreements that total 6,322 square feet of office space at three of its developments--Sanlando Center in Longwood, CenterPointe in Altamonte Springs and Louisiana Office Park in Winter Park.
Sean Westcott, director of leasing and property management for Emerson International, negotiated all six leases on behalf of the landlord, Emerson International.
At CenterPointe Office Park on CenterPointe Circle in Altamonte Springs, A Fresh New Start leased Suite 1565 with 432 square feet at 401 CenterPoint Circle, and Sacred Heart Clinic leased Suite 1116 with 415 square feet at 370 CenterPointe Circle.
PHXX-E, LLC leased 2,649 square feet at Suite 6116, 2180 West S.R. 434 at the Sanlando Center in Longwood, and at 2170 West S.R. 434 suite 214 with 747 square feet at Sanlando was leased to Luis C.G. Ortega.
New lease agreements were also completed by Westcott at Emerson International’s Louisiana Office Park in Winter Park where Norman L. Hull, P.A. leased 993 square feet in Suite 116, 1133 Louisiana Ave. and Protected Capital Advisors, LLC leased 986 square feet in Suite 111 of the building at 1177 Louisiana Ave.
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For more information contact: Sean Westcott, Director of Leasing and Property Management, Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560 swestcott@emerson-us.com; 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 lvershelco@aol.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.
Sean Westcott, director of leasing and property management for Emerson International, negotiated all six leases on behalf of the landlord, Emerson International.
At CenterPointe Office Park on CenterPointe Circle in Altamonte Springs, A Fresh New Start leased Suite 1565 with 432 square feet at 401 CenterPoint Circle, and Sacred Heart Clinic leased Suite 1116 with 415 square feet at 370 CenterPointe Circle.
PHXX-E, LLC leased 2,649 square feet at Suite 6116, 2180 West S.R. 434 at the Sanlando Center in Longwood, and at 2170 West S.R. 434 suite 214 with 747 square feet at Sanlando was leased to Luis C.G. Ortega.
New lease agreements were also completed by Westcott at Emerson International’s Louisiana Office Park in Winter Park where Norman L. Hull, P.A. leased 993 square feet in Suite 116, 1133 Louisiana Ave. and Protected Capital Advisors, LLC leased 986 square feet in Suite 111 of the building at 1177 Louisiana Ave.
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For more information contact: Sean Westcott, Director of Leasing and Property Management, Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560 swestcott@emerson-us.com; 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 lvershelco@aol.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.
SeaGate Homes Ranks as Top Builder in New Construction Permits for Single-Family Homes Issued in Palm Coast in 2010
PALM COAST – SeaGate Homes, Flagler County’s largest homebuilder, remained a strong leader throughout 2010 by pulling a total of 31 percent of all the single-family home permits issued in Palm Coast.
The nationally recognized, 17-year-old family-owned company received a total of 34 out of 110 permits issued to 19 other professional builders, one non-profit agency and four private owners, according to city records. Records show that the second-ranking builder for 2010 barely made it into double digits with 12 permits and all others pulled permits in the single digits.
Michael Sawdai, SeaGate’s vice president of operations, said he’s not surprised that his company – which builds home from the $90s to more than $400,000 – has gained the confidence of so many homebuyers.
“I believe they [the homebuyers] recognize the quality we put into all of our homes and that they realize the value they receive in a SeaGate home,” he said. “When they compare pricing and features of a used home to our new home pricing and selection which includes everything they select plus our 15 year warranty, the decision to buy new is often easy”.
For more information about SeaGate’s new models and these and other new floor plans, please call 386-437-6188 or visit SeaGateHomes.com.
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About SeaGate Homes: SeaGate Homes, a 17-year-old, family-owned company with headquarters in Palm Coast, builds quality homes at communities in St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Daytona Beach and Edgewater, as well as their On-Your-Lot program in Volusia, Flagler and St. Johns counties. Prices range from the $90s to the $400s.
For more information about this release, please contact: Mike Sawdai, SeaGate Homes’ vice president of operations, 386-246-6175 or info@seagatehomes.com; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com
The nationally recognized, 17-year-old family-owned company received a total of 34 out of 110 permits issued to 19 other professional builders, one non-profit agency and four private owners, according to city records. Records show that the second-ranking builder for 2010 barely made it into double digits with 12 permits and all others pulled permits in the single digits.
Michael Sawdai, SeaGate’s vice president of operations, said he’s not surprised that his company – which builds home from the $90s to more than $400,000 – has gained the confidence of so many homebuyers.
“I believe they [the homebuyers] recognize the quality we put into all of our homes and that they realize the value they receive in a SeaGate home,” he said. “When they compare pricing and features of a used home to our new home pricing and selection which includes everything they select plus our 15 year warranty, the decision to buy new is often easy”.
For more information about SeaGate’s new models and these and other new floor plans, please call 386-437-6188 or visit SeaGateHomes.com.
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About SeaGate Homes: SeaGate Homes, a 17-year-old, family-owned company with headquarters in Palm Coast, builds quality homes at communities in St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Daytona Beach and Edgewater, as well as their On-Your-Lot program in Volusia, Flagler and St. Johns counties. Prices range from the $90s to the $400s.
For more information about this release, please contact: Mike Sawdai, SeaGate Homes’ vice president of operations, 386-246-6175 or info@seagatehomes.com; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com
NAI Realvest Negotiates Renewal Agreement for 11,600sf of industrial Space at Kissimmee
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest negotiated a renewal agreement for 11,600 square feet of industrial space leased by Hardin Construction Company, LLC at 1780 Business Center Lane at Poinciana CommerCenter West in Kissimmee.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Maitland-based Realvest-Poinciana LLC.
Hardin leases the largest space at Poinciana CommerCenter West, which opened in 2008.
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For more information, contact: Michael Heidrich, Principal, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 mheidrich@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com; Beth Payan or Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest, serving 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.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Maitland-based Realvest-Poinciana LLC.
Hardin leases the largest space at Poinciana CommerCenter West, which opened in 2008.
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For more information, contact: Michael Heidrich, Principal, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 mheidrich@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com; Beth Payan or Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest, serving 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.
Ride Green Scooters is First in Central Florida to Offer New Gorilla Motor Works 150-CC Scooter
WINTER PARK, Fla. --- Ride Green Scooters, which specializes in fuel-efficient gas and electric scooters priced from $1,099 to more than $2,500, is the first Central Florida dealer to offer the new Gorilla Motor Works “Pink Lady,” a high-powered scooter with a 150-cc motor that cruises easily at 55 mph and gets more than 80 miles to a gallon of gas.
Brian Schwartz, partner and general manager of Ride Green Scooters, said the Pink Lady retails for under $2,000---considerably less than its look-alike Vespa, whose pedigree affords an asking price that starts around $5,000.
“The Pink Lady will be one of our biggest sellers,” Schwartz said. “It has the look, and the quality is fantastic. It comes with front ABS disc brakes and a high-quality gloss paint that’s a real eye-catcher. And for a limited time we’re offering free test rides, “Schwartz said.
And at 80 miles or more per gallon or better, Ride Green’s Pink Lady is apt to catch more than just eyes.
Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sunday by appointment at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park. 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
Brian Schwartz, partner and general manager of Ride Green Scooters, said the Pink Lady retails for under $2,000---considerably less than its look-alike Vespa, whose pedigree affords an asking price that starts around $5,000.
“The Pink Lady will be one of our biggest sellers,” Schwartz said. “It has the look, and the quality is fantastic. It comes with front ABS disc brakes and a high-quality gloss paint that’s a real eye-catcher. And for a limited time we’re offering free test rides, “Schwartz said.
And at 80 miles or more per gallon or better, Ride Green’s Pink Lady is apt to catch more than just eyes.
Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sunday by appointment at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park. 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
Ashton Woods Homes Opens Three New Town Homes Priced From the $150s at Wickham Park in Windermere, Six More to Open Soon
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes recently opened three more town homes priced from the $150s at Wickham Park on Bramwell Street in Windermere off Overstreet Rd. north of C.R. 535.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said three more town homes will open in March and three more in May.
The three-bedroom town homes range in size from 1,472 square feet of living space to 1,508 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 Austin, Houston, Dallas, Denver, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tampa and Orlando.
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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
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said three more town homes will open in March and three more in May.
The three-bedroom town homes range in size from 1,472 square feet of living space to 1,508 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 Austin, Houston, Dallas, Denver, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tampa and Orlando.
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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
More than 1,100 Potential Home Buyers Visit Grand Opening of Del Webb Model Home Showcase at Riverwood in Nocatee
PONTE VEDRA, Fla. – More than 1,100 potential home buyers visited Del Webb’s grand opening of it’s $4.6 million model park at Riverwood in Nocatee. Riverwood is a Del Webb community for those 55 or better and is within the 15,000 acre master-planned community, Nocatee.
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales and marketing of Del Webb in North Florida, said the response exceeded everyone’s expectations during the weekend event.
“What an awesome event,” Strickler said. “We were thrilled with the turnout and people were so gracious. All along we’ve felt Riverwood in Nocatee will be one of our most successful active adult communities and our grand opening event certainly starts us off in that direction. The response further affirms that Del Webb is the leader in active adult communities.” Strickler said.
Del Webb plans to build 1,988 single family homes and carriage homes in Riverwood.
New single-family homes priced from the $160s to the $300s at Riverwood in Nocatee range in size from 1,392 square feet of living space to 2,611 square feet, with nine beautiful new models.
Riverwood by Del Webb features world class amenities and the 37,800 square foot Anastasia Club at Riverwood, one of the largest clubhouses of any active adult community in Florida.
Strickler said the $14 million facility scheduled to open in June features a grand ballroom, social café, fitness center with Techno-gym equipment, movement studio, indoor spa, steam and sauna room, indoor and outdoor pools, outside tennis courts, pickleball courts and bocce ball courts.
Residents of Riverwood will also enjoy their very own Central Park, where they can actively garden or enjoy an outdoor concert in the amphitheater.
Nocatee also features its very own Splash Water Park, fitness center and planned activities for residents and families.
For more information, visit delwebb.com/riverwood or call 904-217-0005.
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For more information about this news release contact: Jennifer Hendry, Marketing Coordinator, North Florida Division, 904-217-0005, jennifer.hendry@pulte.com; Lyndsey Clarke, Marketing Manager Pulte Central & North Florida Divisions, 407-661-2150 ext 1416 2301 Lucien Way, Suite 400, Maitland, FL 32751, lyndsey.clarke@pultegroup.com; Sean C. Strickler, Vice President Sales & Marketing Pulte-Florida, 407-661-1461, sean.strickler@pultegroup.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
About Del Webb: Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010, award-winning Del Webb communities provide a vibrant, enriched lifestyle for those ages 55 and older, creating an unmatched experience for the next phase of life. Del Webb communities began with the original Sun City which opened outside Phoenix, Arizona in 1960 and have grown to include more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 21 states. Del Webb is the undisputed leader of active adult communities in America and draws on its 50 years of experience of providing residents an engaging life which fulfills their creative, physical, mental, and social needs. Together with Del Webb residents, the brand is redefining retirement. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com.
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales and marketing of Del Webb in North Florida, said the response exceeded everyone’s expectations during the weekend event.
“What an awesome event,” Strickler said. “We were thrilled with the turnout and people were so gracious. All along we’ve felt Riverwood in Nocatee will be one of our most successful active adult communities and our grand opening event certainly starts us off in that direction. The response further affirms that Del Webb is the leader in active adult communities.” Strickler said.
Del Webb plans to build 1,988 single family homes and carriage homes in Riverwood.
New single-family homes priced from the $160s to the $300s at Riverwood in Nocatee range in size from 1,392 square feet of living space to 2,611 square feet, with nine beautiful new models.
Riverwood by Del Webb features world class amenities and the 37,800 square foot Anastasia Club at Riverwood, one of the largest clubhouses of any active adult community in Florida.
Strickler said the $14 million facility scheduled to open in June features a grand ballroom, social café, fitness center with Techno-gym equipment, movement studio, indoor spa, steam and sauna room, indoor and outdoor pools, outside tennis courts, pickleball courts and bocce ball courts.
Residents of Riverwood will also enjoy their very own Central Park, where they can actively garden or enjoy an outdoor concert in the amphitheater.
Nocatee also features its very own Splash Water Park, fitness center and planned activities for residents and families.
For more information, visit delwebb.com/riverwood or call 904-217-0005.
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For more information about this news release contact: Jennifer Hendry, Marketing Coordinator, North Florida Division, 904-217-0005, jennifer.hendry@pulte.com; Lyndsey Clarke, Marketing Manager Pulte Central & North Florida Divisions, 407-661-2150 ext 1416 2301 Lucien Way, Suite 400, Maitland, FL 32751, lyndsey.clarke@pultegroup.com; Sean C. Strickler, Vice President Sales & Marketing Pulte-Florida, 407-661-1461, sean.strickler@pultegroup.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
About Del Webb: Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010, award-winning Del Webb communities provide a vibrant, enriched lifestyle for those ages 55 and older, creating an unmatched experience for the next phase of life. Del Webb communities began with the original Sun City which opened outside Phoenix, Arizona in 1960 and have grown to include more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 21 states. Del Webb is the undisputed leader of active adult communities in America and draws on its 50 years of experience of providing residents an engaging life which fulfills their creative, physical, mental, and social needs. Together with Del Webb residents, the brand is redefining retirement. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com.
Mori Hosseini, Founder of ICI Homes to Speak at Entrepreneurs Lecture Series at Halifax Museum Feb. 26
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Mori Hosseini, chairman and chief executive officer of Florida based home builder ICI Homes, will present a lecture Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Halifax Historical Museum, 252 S. Beach St. in Daytona Beach.
Hosseini’s presentation is part of the Museum-organized lecture series “Entrepreneurial Dreams That Grew.”
Hosseini founded ICI Homes in 1980 and grew to become the largest residential home builder in Volusia County, expanding in Flagler, Brevard, Osceola, Orange, St. Johns, Nassau and Duval Counties. More recently, ICI Homes established itself in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina.
ICI Homes consistently ranks among Builder magazine’s list of the top 100 builders in the nation.
Hosseini will be speaking at 10 a.m.
For more information about the Entrepreneurs Lecture Series at the Halifax Historical Museum, call Fayn LeVeille, Director 386-255 6976
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For more information about this press release, 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; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
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.
Hosseini’s presentation is part of the Museum-organized lecture series “Entrepreneurial Dreams That Grew.”
Hosseini founded ICI Homes in 1980 and grew to become the largest residential home builder in Volusia County, expanding in Flagler, Brevard, Osceola, Orange, St. Johns, Nassau and Duval Counties. More recently, ICI Homes established itself in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina.
ICI Homes consistently ranks among Builder magazine’s list of the top 100 builders in the nation.
Hosseini will be speaking at 10 a.m.
For more information about the Entrepreneurs Lecture Series at the Halifax Historical Museum, call Fayn LeVeille, Director 386-255 6976
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For more information about this press release, 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; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
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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