Monday, August 1, 2011

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty to Host Open House at 20 Acre Hillside Estate in Auburndale Aug. 13

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty will host an Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at 5880 Berkley Rd., a unique 20-acre hillside estate in Auburndale.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the property is zoned LR-2, which would allow a density of two to five units per acre if the new owner decides to develop the property.

The estate overlooks a large pristine lake and private picturesque spring fed pond, and features a 4,400 square foot Arthur Rutenberg luxury home with four bedrooms, three baths, a game room, screen enclosed swimming pool and spa and three-car garage.

The property, which is listed for sale for $1,295,000, also includes a 5,000 square foot detached custom built metal building with an air-conditioned office that can be used as a shop or for vehicle or RV storage. To see a brochure of the property, visit http://www.stirlingsir.com/eflyers/oldberkeleyrd/cwilson.html.), view a video http://youtube/p2xYqLPBya4

Chris Wilson, International Luxury Home Specialist with Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty will be hosting the open house and can be contacted at 321-289-8787 or chriswilson@stirlingsir.com.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Selected to Market 20-Acre $1.295 Million Hillside Estate near Disney in Auburndale

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been selected to market a unique 20 acre hillside estate overlooking a large pristine lake plus a private picturesque spring fed pond on Berkley Road in Auburndale south of Walt Disney World.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty said the property is also minutes from the new USF Polytechnic campus where a new Wellness and Excellence Center will be underway soon.

RL-2 zoning allows for a density of two to five units per acre if the new owner decides to develop the property, which is listed for sale at $1,295.000. (See property brochure at http://www.stirlingsir.com/eflyers/oldberkeleyrd/cwilson.html.)

Soderstrom said the property is being represented by Stirling Sotheby’s International Luxury Home Specialists Erin Wanner and Chris Wilson.

Completely fenced with an electronic gated entry, the hillside estate features a 4,400 square foot Arthur Rutenberg luxury home with four bedrooms, three baths, a game room, screen- enclosed swimming pool, a spa and a three-car garage.

The property also includes a 5,000 square foot detached custom built metal building with an air-conditioned office, one-and-a-half baths, auto-lift and 18-foot doors that can be used as a shop or for vehicle and RV storage.

Visit http://youtu.be/p2xYqLPBya4 to see a video of the property.

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.

Postal Uniform Company Tapped for State’s GrowFL Economic Gardening Program

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The number 13 is proving to be a lucky one for A.M.E.’s Uniforms, an award-winning uniform manufacturer that has been selected to receive free technical assistance through the state-funded GrowFL program.

As A.M.E.’s 27 employees observed the company’s 13th anniversary last month (July), they’ve also been celebrating the assistance being given them by the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.

“So far, the designation means an opportunity to learn from some experienced members from many different professions,” said company President Mark Forst, who founded the company with his father Melvin Forst in 1998.

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 the institute looks for companies that have the potential to be successful, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.

“A.M.E.’s Uniforms is ideal for the program as it has shown that it has that potential,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.

GrowFL is assisting A.M.E.’s Uniforms through a number of free services, including access to market research and technology, strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.

“The help from GrowFL may help us continue our growth within our industry and perhaps expand into related industries,” Mark Forst said.

About A.M.E.’s Uniforms:
The family-owned company has received numerous awards, including being named twice to the Inc. 500 (2003-2004) as one of the 500 fastest-growing, privately-held companies in America by Inc. Magazine, and as one of the 100 fastest-growing inner city of America companies six times (2005-2010) by the ICIC [Initiative for a Competitive Inner City] in conjunction with Bloomberg BusinessWeek.. The ICIC recognizes successful inner city companies and their CEOs as role models for entrepreneurship, innovative business practices and job creation. For more information, visit www.amesuniforms.com or www.wassermanuniform.com

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.

Beazer Homes Announces the Get More Save More Sales Event August 1-15

Orlando, Fla. -- Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NYSE: BZH), one of the country’s top 10 homebuilders, is giving homebuyers a chance to pack on extra savings with its Get More Save More Sales Event, August 1-15. During the two-week nationwide promotion, Beazer is offering incentives on quick move-in and to-be-built eSMART homes that have earned the ENERGY STAR® seal of approval.

Beazer research shows that prospective homebuyers value the energy-saving benefits of its eSMART homes. Beazer’s signature eSMART homes exceed ENERGY STAR® qualifications and allow homeowners to get more out of their home – more ways to conserve water, more ways to improve indoor air and more energy-efficiencies to lower the ongoing cost of ownership.

The Get More Save More Sales Event will allow those in the market for a new home to get a great deal that will lower their monthly utility bills.

David Byrnes, Division President of Beazer’s Orlando Division, said you can’t buy a home at a better time. “It’s still a buyer’s market,” he said, adding “Low interest rates and affordability make this a great time to buy a home. And with our quick move-in homes, buyers can get into their homes even sooner and start experiencing the energy efficiency of our eSMART homes.”

Every Beazer home comes equipped with energy-efficient features such as a home energy monitor, programmable thermostat, compact fluorescent light bulbs and an ENERGY STAR® dishwasher – all at no additional cost to the buyer.

Research also shows that homebuyers enjoy the ability to personalize a new home and make it their own. “That’s a huge advantage of buying a new home,” Byrnes said.

During the Get More Save More Sales Event, prospective homebuyers will truly be able to capitalize on buying a new home and making it their own through options such as flooring, lighting and appliances. They can go even further by selecting cabinetry, fixtures and finishes.

Beazer is inviting prospective homebuyers who want to get more out of a home and save more to come out during the Get More Save More sales event, August 1-15, with special incentives in a variety of single family, town home and condominium home communities in 22 metropolitan areas across the country. For more information, visit www.beazer.com.

Beazer Homes USA Inc.
Beazer Homes USA Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the country’s 10 largest single-family homebuilders, with operations in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BZH”.