ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Emerson International and Centerline Homes have been chosen for the BUILDER Concept Home 2012, an annual idea home series built in conjunction with the International Builders Show (IBS) scheduled for Feb. 8-11 in Orlando.
Emerson and Centerline are partnering with BUILDER magazine, the leading media brand for the home building industry, to produce three distinct homes to reflect important demographic groups, specifically Gen Y, Gen X, and Baby Boomers (Gen B).
The homes will be built in the Eagle Creek community near Lake Nona. Open for free guided tours to IBS attendees during the annual convention, they will eventually serve as working models for the builder-developer team for a new section of homes; the Gen B home also will be rendered as a photo-realistic virtual tour online with 24/7 access.
“This is an honor. We are very pleased to get the opportunity to showcase our abilities during this prestigious event,” said Robert Hudson, president of Centerline Homes. “The International Builders Show is the nation’s largest event for professional home builders.”
Woodley Architectural Group, Inc., of Littleton, Colo., will design the Gen Y and Gen B homes, while Canin Associates of Orlando will design the Gen X home and provided the landscape plan for the project. Kay Green Design, Inc., also based in Orlando, will be responsible for the interior design and merchandising of all three homes.
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For more information contact: Eric J. Emerson, Vice President and General Manager Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560, ejemerson@emerson-us.com
Friday, March 18, 2011
Kissimmee Vice Mayor Art Otero Endorses Feature-Length Film “365 Decision Time” set for Production in Kissimmee this year
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KISSIMMEE, Fla.- Kissimmee Vice Mayor Art Otero recently endorsed 365 Decision Time, a feature-length film set to start production in the Kissimmee area later this year by Kissimmee-based Golden Brothers Studios.
“I am delighted to be a part of this project and to endorse a family-oriented film production in the Kissimmee area,” Otero said.
365 Decision Time, to be directed by Ariel Santiago, tells the story of a typical middle-class American family faced with divorce, abortion, adultery and a murder charge.
“They are buffeted by crises that threaten to destroy their unity, and the film focuses on the hard decisions they make and the way those decisions change all their lives,” Santiago said.
Giovanni Reyes, a producer of the film and a principal at Golden Brothers Studios, said the film examines how the family’s Christian values and indomitable spirit help them survive strife, misfortune and tragedy.
365 Decision Time is now auditioning, Reyes said. For further information, contact Golden Brothers Studios at 407-558-5783, visit www.365DecisionTime.com or email talent@goldenbrothersstudios.com.
Golden Brothers Studios is a member of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at 111 Monument Ave. in Kissimmee.
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For more information, contact: Giovanni Reyes, Ariel Santiago or Benjamin Guadalupe, Golden Brothers Studios, 407-558-5783 info@goldenbrothersstudios.com; Rafael Caamano, Site Manager Kissimmee UCF Business Incubation Program, 407-343-4300 Rafael.Caamano@ucf.edu
About Golden Brothers Studios: Golden Brothers Studios, based in Kissimmee, is an independent filmmaking company founded by three professionals with more than 50 years of combined experience in the audiovisual and multimedia medium. The mission of the company is production of feature films and television programs that convey a positive, uplifting message to a cultural society who frequently witnesses the disintegration of the family unit and lacks positive role models and spiritual foundation. It strives to produce films and programming with the latest technological advancements available to present relatable life issues, providing solutions that will positively change lives.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 assisted emerging companies (including nearly 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With eight – and soon nine – facilities opened across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council and will be adding Volusia County. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Celebration Golf Management Starts Construction of State-of-the-Art Teaching and Fitting Studio at Celebration Golf Club
CELEBRATION, FL. --- Celebration Golf Management, Inc., (CGM) which owns and operates six golf clubs in the Central Florida area, has started construction of a $500,000 teaching and custom club fitting facility at Celebration Golf Club in Celebration.
Kenny Nairn, executive vice president of golf for CGM and golf director at Celebration Golf Club, said the center will be featuring PING n-Flight fitting software, launch monitors and the latest in interchangeable fitting equipment. Nairn was part of the n-Flight software pilot program that has developed into an incredible consumer experience and comprehensive player tool, he said.
The 2,100 square foot facility is scheduled to open at Celebration Golf Club this summer.
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For more information about this press release contact: Kenny Nairn, Scottish PGA Golf Professional / EVP of Golf Celebration Golf Management, Inc. 407-566-9877; knairn@celebrationgolf.com; Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, Inc. 407-566-1045
Kenny Nairn, executive vice president of golf for CGM and golf director at Celebration Golf Club, said the center will be featuring PING n-Flight fitting software, launch monitors and the latest in interchangeable fitting equipment. Nairn was part of the n-Flight software pilot program that has developed into an incredible consumer experience and comprehensive player tool, he said.
The 2,100 square foot facility is scheduled to open at Celebration Golf Club this summer.
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For more information about this press release contact: Kenny Nairn, Scottish PGA Golf Professional / EVP of Golf Celebration Golf Management, Inc. 407-566-9877; knairn@celebrationgolf.com; Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, Inc. 407-566-1045
NAI Realvest Negotiates Seven Year Office Lease in La Vina Office at Lake Nona in East Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated a seven-year lease agreement for office space in La Vina Office at Lake Nona at 9161 Narcoossee Rd. in East Orlando.
Mary Frances West, CCIM senior associate at NAI Realvest, negotiated the lease of suite B209 with 2,706 square feet of professional office space in the upscale facility representing the landlord Orlando-based Ripley’s International, LLC.
The new tenant is Van Dyke Gynecology who was represented by Richard Schauseil of Charles Rutenberg Realty.
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For more information, contact: Mary Frances West, CCIM, Senior Broker-Associate NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, mwest@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, pmahoney@realvest.com
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest, 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.
Mary Frances West, CCIM senior associate at NAI Realvest, negotiated the lease of suite B209 with 2,706 square feet of professional office space in the upscale facility representing the landlord Orlando-based Ripley’s International, LLC.
The new tenant is Van Dyke Gynecology who was represented by Richard Schauseil of Charles Rutenberg Realty.
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For more information, contact: Mary Frances West, CCIM, Senior Broker-Associate NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, mwest@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, pmahoney@realvest.com
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest, 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.
Villages of Royal Palm in Port Orange to Enter New Cottage Series Model Home in Volusia County Parade of Homes
PORT ORANGE, Fla. --- The Villages of Royal Palm on Coconut Palm Circle in Port Orange will enter its popular new Cottage Series model home in the Volusia County Parade of Homes which opens March 19.
Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James Development, Inc., the developers of the Villages of Royal Palm said the new Cottage Series model offers three bedrooms and two baths in 1,304 square feet of living space with a two car garage at prices starting at $169,900.
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For more information contact: Jamie Allen Adley, President, Villages of Royal Palm/Executive Vice President Winston-James Development, Inc. 386-760-2555; Winston Schwartz, President, Winston-James Development, Inc. 933 Beville Rd., South Daytona, Fla. 32119; 386-760-2555
Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James Development, Inc., the developers of the Villages of Royal Palm said the new Cottage Series model offers three bedrooms and two baths in 1,304 square feet of living space with a two car garage at prices starting at $169,900.
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For more information contact: Jamie Allen Adley, President, Villages of Royal Palm/Executive Vice President Winston-James Development, Inc. 386-760-2555; Winston Schwartz, President, Winston-James Development, Inc. 933 Beville Rd., South Daytona, Fla. 32119; 386-760-2555
UCF Business Incubator in St. Cloud to Host Discovery Tour Open House for Entrepreneurs March 30
ST. CLOUD, Fla. --- The UCF Business Incubator in St. Cloud will host a Discovery Tour Open House for entrepreneurs from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, in the Corporate Campus building at Stevens Plantation, 3201 Budinger Ave. in St. Cloud.
Jim Bowie, site manager at the UCF Business Incubator in St. Cloud, said the Discovery Tour event is open to established business owners and potential entrepreneurs who are considering new business startups.
Bowie said a formal presentation of how the Incubator can help grow your business will begin at 5:20 p.m.
“The Discovery Tour is a brief overview of the services and facilities offered at the UCF Business Incubator to see whether a new business startup is the right fit for our program,” Bowie explained.
Bowie said recent studies show that 87 percent of entrepreneurs who launch their business startups in an incubator facility are still in business after five years.
“The UCF Business Incubator offers facilities, a network of community partners dedicated to the support of emerging enterprises and business coaching,” Bowie said. “Our goal is to help promising startup enterprises accelerate their growth and flourish,” Bowie said.
No RSVP is required, Bowie said. For more information about the Discovery Tour Open House, contact the UCF Business Incubator in St. Cloud at 407-498-0432 or visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
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For more information, contact: Jim Bowie, Site Manager UCF Business Incubator St. Cloud 407-498-0432, Jim.Bowie@ucf.edu; Gordon Hogan, Director of Operations, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407-882-1157; Gordon.Hogan@ucf.edu
About the UCF Business Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 assisted emerging companies (including nearly 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With eight – and soon nine – facilities opened across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council and will be adding Volusia County. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Jim Bowie, site manager at the UCF Business Incubator in St. Cloud, said the Discovery Tour event is open to established business owners and potential entrepreneurs who are considering new business startups.
Bowie said a formal presentation of how the Incubator can help grow your business will begin at 5:20 p.m.
“The Discovery Tour is a brief overview of the services and facilities offered at the UCF Business Incubator to see whether a new business startup is the right fit for our program,” Bowie explained.
Bowie said recent studies show that 87 percent of entrepreneurs who launch their business startups in an incubator facility are still in business after five years.
“The UCF Business Incubator offers facilities, a network of community partners dedicated to the support of emerging enterprises and business coaching,” Bowie said. “Our goal is to help promising startup enterprises accelerate their growth and flourish,” Bowie said.
No RSVP is required, Bowie said. For more information about the Discovery Tour Open House, contact the UCF Business Incubator in St. Cloud at 407-498-0432 or visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
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For more information, contact: Jim Bowie, Site Manager UCF Business Incubator St. Cloud 407-498-0432, Jim.Bowie@ucf.edu; Gordon Hogan, Director of Operations, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407-882-1157; Gordon.Hogan@ucf.edu
About the UCF Business Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 assisted emerging companies (including nearly 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With eight – and soon nine – facilities opened across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council and will be adding Volusia County. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Stirling Sotheby's International Realty Associate's Online Kudos Gaining New Clients, New Real Estate Sales
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Don’t tease Linnette Sanzalone about her online cred. Sanzalone, an International Luxury Home Specialist at Stirling Sotheby's International Realty, can count a half dozen new clients that came her way after reading 5-star reviews on the Zillow real estate web site.
Zillow solicits customer reviews of area realtors and real estate companies.
“I first started hearing the buzz about three months ago,” Sanzalone said. “A few of my friends---fellow Realtors---called to tell me they had read about me on the Internet. At first, I didn’t pay much attention,” she said.
“Then clients began reaching out to her asking for help selling their homes---buying homes,” said Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner at Stirling Sotheby's International Realty.
“Homebuyers and sellers are so much more sophisticated today than they were even 10 years ago.” Sanzalone said. “I can’t remember the last client I spoke with who wasn’t researching the Internet to buy or sell a home,” she said.
Soderstrom said, “Zillow.com ranks as one of the nation’s leading real estate portals, with listings of thousands of homes for sale. Zillow also offers online appraisals of individual homes, though such appraisals are only general estimates,” he said.
“Most of our clients visit Zillow and some of our clients use it as an absolute guide,” Sanzalone said.
Sanzalone’s past clients have been generous with their praise for her expert advice and quick response, Soderstrom said.
“So-called word-of-mouth is the best form of advertising you can have in any business, but it’s doubly important in real estate,” Sanzalone said. The Internet and web portals like Zillow have made it so much more productive, and I can say with certainty that clients take ‘customer reviews’ to heart when choosing a Realtor,” she said.
Visit http://standaloneluxuryhomes.com/meet_linnette/
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For more information, contact: Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, 407-581-7890
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.
Zillow solicits customer reviews of area realtors and real estate companies.
“I first started hearing the buzz about three months ago,” Sanzalone said. “A few of my friends---fellow Realtors---called to tell me they had read about me on the Internet. At first, I didn’t pay much attention,” she said.
“Then clients began reaching out to her asking for help selling their homes---buying homes,” said Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner at Stirling Sotheby's International Realty.
“Homebuyers and sellers are so much more sophisticated today than they were even 10 years ago.” Sanzalone said. “I can’t remember the last client I spoke with who wasn’t researching the Internet to buy or sell a home,” she said.
Soderstrom said, “Zillow.com ranks as one of the nation’s leading real estate portals, with listings of thousands of homes for sale. Zillow also offers online appraisals of individual homes, though such appraisals are only general estimates,” he said.
“Most of our clients visit Zillow and some of our clients use it as an absolute guide,” Sanzalone said.
Sanzalone’s past clients have been generous with their praise for her expert advice and quick response, Soderstrom said.
“So-called word-of-mouth is the best form of advertising you can have in any business, but it’s doubly important in real estate,” Sanzalone said. The Internet and web portals like Zillow have made it so much more productive, and I can say with certainty that clients take ‘customer reviews’ to heart when choosing a Realtor,” she said.
Visit http://standaloneluxuryhomes.com/meet_linnette/
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For more information, contact: Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, 407-581-7890
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.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Long-Term Restaurant Lease at Boardwalk Plaza in UCF area
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new five-year lease agreement for Suite 1018, an endcap space with drive-through in the Boardwalk Plaza located at 3100 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo.
NAI Realvest principals Matt Cichocki and Kevin O’Connor negotiated the transaction representing both the landlord, Boardwalk Plaza LLC of Gardena, Calif. and the new tenant AC/BA LLC of Oviedo.
The tenant plans to open a Mediterranean style café by the end of March serving coffees, fresh baked goods, sandwiches, Middle Eastern dishes and smoothies.
The 8,312 square foot Boardwalk Plaza is currently 83 percent leased.
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For more information, contact: Matt Cichocki and Kevin O’Connor, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989; mcichocki@realvest.com; koconnor@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.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.
NAI Realvest principals Matt Cichocki and Kevin O’Connor negotiated the transaction representing both the landlord, Boardwalk Plaza LLC of Gardena, Calif. and the new tenant AC/BA LLC of Oviedo.
The tenant plans to open a Mediterranean style café by the end of March serving coffees, fresh baked goods, sandwiches, Middle Eastern dishes and smoothies.
The 8,312 square foot Boardwalk Plaza is currently 83 percent leased.
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For more information, contact: Matt Cichocki and Kevin O’Connor, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989; mcichocki@realvest.com; koconnor@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.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.
Osceola Woman Newspaper to Host Contagious Confidence Conference for Women at Kissimmee Civic Center March 23
KISSIMMEE, Fla. --- Osceola Woman Newspaper will host a conference for women executives on March 23 at the Kissimmee Civic Center Ball Room, 201 E. Dakin Ave.
James Bowie, site manager of the UCF Business Incubator in Kissimmee, said the Contagious Confidence Conference will help executive women develop leadership and management skills to further their careers and improve their job performance.
“The conference will help women professionals, managers and entrepreneurs develop personal and professional management skills that will help them succeed,” Bowie said.
Featuring professional trainer and coach Monica Wofford, MBA. CSP, the Contagious Confidence Conference is sponsored by the St. Cloud Regional Medical Center, Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department, Smooth 103.1 Radio, Girl Scouts of Citrus, Osceola Regional Medical Center, Silva Entertainment, the Kissimmee Utility Authority and the Kissimmee Civic Center.
Registration for the conference costs $149. For further information and registration, call 1-866-382-0121 or visit www.contagiousconferences.com.
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For more information contact: James Bowie, UCF Business Incubation Program 407 498-0432 jim.bowie@ucf.edu
James Bowie, site manager of the UCF Business Incubator in Kissimmee, said the Contagious Confidence Conference will help executive women develop leadership and management skills to further their careers and improve their job performance.
“The conference will help women professionals, managers and entrepreneurs develop personal and professional management skills that will help them succeed,” Bowie said.
Featuring professional trainer and coach Monica Wofford, MBA. CSP, the Contagious Confidence Conference is sponsored by the St. Cloud Regional Medical Center, Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department, Smooth 103.1 Radio, Girl Scouts of Citrus, Osceola Regional Medical Center, Silva Entertainment, the Kissimmee Utility Authority and the Kissimmee Civic Center.
Registration for the conference costs $149. For further information and registration, call 1-866-382-0121 or visit www.contagiousconferences.com.
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For more information contact: James Bowie, UCF Business Incubation Program 407 498-0432 jim.bowie@ucf.edu
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