Thursday, May 26, 2011

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Named Exclusive Sales and Marketing Agent for Unique Sweetwater Club Luxury Estate

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty was recently named exclusive sales and marketing representatives for a unique luxury estate at 106 Squire Hill Rd. in the Sweetwater Club in Longwood.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the prestigious 8,500 square foot estate home is one of the most desirable properties in Florida.

“Sweetwater Club was originally developed by Everette Huskey and still ranks as one of the most unique, beautiful and exclusive neighborhoods in Florida,” Soderstrom said.

“Sweetwater Club will never be duplicated, as zoning and land use laws have since changed. This property offers a lifestyle that is one of the last of its kind anywhere,” Soderstrom said.

International Luxury Home Specialists Sally Andy and David Warren Stirling Sotheby’s Heathrow Gallery are representing the property which is listed at $1,299,000 with its 4.5 acre park-like homesite.

The recently renovated home, with eight bedrooms, seven full baths and two half-baths, features an island gourmet kitchen with all new custom cabinetry and granite counters.

Outside, the estate features a resort style outdoor living area with tropical pool, waterfalls, stone grotto, koi pond and oversized heated spa. The home also features a seven car garage.

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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.

Upscale Bellagio Custom Homes Model Starting to Take Shape in Estate Section of Palm Coast’s Grand Haven Community

PALM COAST – Bellagio Custom Homes is nearing completion on the framing of their Florenza II, a 3,490-square-foot luxury model in Wild Oaks, the estate section of Grand Haven, a master-planned community just north of State Road 100 and east of Interstate 95.

Bellagio is the luxury homebuilding affiliate of SeaGate Homes, a 17-year-old family-owned company that has been recognized as one of the nation’s largest homebuilders having completed more than 3,000 homes throughout Northeast and Central Florida. The relationship between the two companies offers homebuyers the experience and buying power of SeaGate Homes, as well as the elegance and grandeur of a custom-designed and built Bellagio home, according to Michael Sawdai, vice president of operations for both builders.

“In addition to providing our clients with exceptional customer care, we also offer ultra-competitive pricing that usually is not seen in custom homebuilding,” Sawdai said. “The hallmark of a Bellagio home is the quality standards and the Old-World craftsmanship that is built into each one.”

The company also offers a 15-year homebuyer’s warranty on all of its homes.

Unlike many traditional homebuilders, Sawdai said Bellagio offers as standards, a 14-SEER energy-efficient heating and cooling system; impact-rated windows with low-E coating; Kohler fixtures, upgraded KraftMaid cabinetry, solid-core doors and granite tops in kitchens and baths and much more.

“We can help the homebuyer in the design process by suggesting plans from our library or we can assist them in the design process to create their dream home,” he said.

“The Florenza II has a unique style all its own,” Sawdai said. “It is situated on a beautiful lake and will be offered with a builder lease-back. The Florenza II model is scheduled for completion this summer.

For more information about the Florenza II or other Bellagio homes, please call 386-445-1616 or visit www.BellagioHomesFL.com.

About Bellagio Homes:
Bellagio Custom Homes, the custom homebuilding company of SeaGate Homes, specializes in the construction of unique luxury residences in numerous premier communities. SeaGate Homes – a 17-year-old family-owned company that has completed more than 3,000 homes through northeast and Central Florida – is recognized as one of the nation’s largest homebuilders.

Volusia County-based Company Selected to Participate in State’s GrowFL Economic Gardening Program

HOLLY HILL, Fla. – Mediatech, a manufacturer of all-wood workstations, podiums, desks and presentation control systems, has been accepted into GrowFL, a state-funded program that provides free technical assistance to small businesses.

Founder and Chief Technology Officer Lou Gallo started the Holly Hill-based company in 1990 to sell products to the federal government through contracts with large defense contractors.

Today, with 24 employees in Holly Hill, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio and Texas, Mediatech designs, manufactures and integrates advanced presentation systems primarily for higher education, as well as governmental agencies.

Gallo said the affiliation with GrowFL should help accelerate his company’s growth tremendously.

“It will give our company the infrastructure and professional support it needs to reach the next level,” he said.

A part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, GrowFL was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses to participate, the institute looks for ones that have potential, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.

“Mediatech has shown that it has the potential to grow and be successful, but just needs a little assistance,” said O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.

GrowFL will support Mediatech through a number of services, including access to market research and technology, strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.

For more information about Mediatech, visit www.gomediatech.com

About Mediatech:
Founded in 1990 by Lou Gallo, Mediatech develops integrated all-wood workstations, podiums, desks and advanced presentation control systems for colleges and university classrooms, as well as for the federal government.

About the Florida Economic Gardening Institute:
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute was created by the 2009 Florida Legislature as the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Program to stimulate investment in Florida’s economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in the state. Qualified companies must be engaged in the following sectors to receive no-cost technical assistance: Manufacturing; Finance & Insurance Services; Wholesale Trade; Information Industries; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Management Services; and, Administrative & Support Services. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.