ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH – SeaGate Homes recently started construction on The Seaspray, a 2,048 square foot Key West-style home in the beachside community of Seagrove.
The Seaspray, which is priced at $304,900, was specially designed for the Seagrove community off of State Road A1A. The ready-to-move-in home will have an open floor plan and a light and airy beach feel, according to Michael Sawdai, SeaGate’s vice president of operations.
“The Seaspray offers four bedrooms, two-baths, and features granite countertops, ceramic tile, 42-inch kitchen cabinets with crown molding, upgraded appliances and much more,” he said. “The style of this house fits in perfectly with this beachside community.” It is slated for completion in October.
SeaGrove, a coastal community of nearly 300 homes, has an old-fashioned feel and real Southern charm. With stately oaks and winding roads, the neighborhood is within walking distance to a five-mile stretch of sandy beaches and only a five-minute drive to historic downtown St. Augustine. SeaGrove also has a town center with a library, as well as office and retail shops, a swimming pool, sports courts, and a boat ramp. Nearby Anastasia State Park and Recreation Area is a bird sanctuary with a tidal creek, lakes and more than 1,700 acres of nature trails.
Many of the homes at SeaGrove – like the two-story, 3,100-square-foot San Marcos SeaGate plans to begin within 30 days – offer a natural back drop as they abut grassy saltwater marshes.
For more information about new models and other new floor plans by SeaGate Homes, please call 386-437-6188 or visit SeaGateHomes.com.
About SeaGate Homes:
SeaGate Homes, Flagler County’s largest homebuilder, is a 17-year-old, family-owned company with headquarters in Palm Coast. SeaGate builds quality homes at communities in St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Daytona Beach and Edgewater, as well as through their On-Your-Lot program in Volusia, Flagler and St. Johns counties. Prices range from the $90s to the $400s.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Completes Design for Remodel Construction on 12 Leslie Pool Stores in Orlando, Connecticut, New York, Other Cities
ORLANDO, Fla. --- The Baldwin Park architectural firm of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC recently completed design work for the remodeling of 12 Leslie Pool stores located throughout the U.S. including Orlando, Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said Leslie Pool corporate offices are located in Phoenix and each facility is 2,500 square feet.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said Leslie Pool corporate offices are located in Phoenix and each facility is 2,500 square feet.
VOLUSIA LAW FIRM TO SPONSOR MEMORIAL SERVICE AND MOTORCYCLE RUN ON ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICA’S TRAGEDY
PALM COAST – On Sept. 11, the Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra will sponsor the 911 Memorial Ride and Service to mark the 10-year anniversary of the September 11 tragedy headed by the Red Knights Motorcycle Club Florida Chapter 11.
The free event – which starts at the Flagler Government Service Building, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Building 2 in Bunnell – will begin with rider registration at 9:30 a.m., and be followed by a memorial service to honor fallen heroes at 10:30 a.m., according to Allan L. Ziffra, president of the personal-injury law firm.
“We’re very happy to sponsor this annual memorial event and pay tribute to our fellow firefighters and American heroes,” said Ziffra, whose firm has several motorcycle riding attorneys who will be participating.
Kick stands will go up at 11:15 when the all-day motorcycle run leaves for a 67-mile ride along State Road 100, U.S. Highway 1, State Road 206, State Road A1A, John Anderson Drive, Walter Boardman Drive, Old Dixie Highway, and Pine Run.
The police-escorted bike run, which is expected to end at The White Eagle Lounge on U.S. Highway 1, will include food, beverages and live entertainment.
“We hope the community will participate in the run and attend the memorial service to show their support for the fallen and the heroes of Sept. 11, 2001,” Ziffra said.
For more information, call 1-800-JUSTICE, or visit www.memorialrun911.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 25 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. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
The free event – which starts at the Flagler Government Service Building, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Building 2 in Bunnell – will begin with rider registration at 9:30 a.m., and be followed by a memorial service to honor fallen heroes at 10:30 a.m., according to Allan L. Ziffra, president of the personal-injury law firm.
“We’re very happy to sponsor this annual memorial event and pay tribute to our fellow firefighters and American heroes,” said Ziffra, whose firm has several motorcycle riding attorneys who will be participating.
Kick stands will go up at 11:15 when the all-day motorcycle run leaves for a 67-mile ride along State Road 100, U.S. Highway 1, State Road 206, State Road A1A, John Anderson Drive, Walter Boardman Drive, Old Dixie Highway, and Pine Run.
The police-escorted bike run, which is expected to end at The White Eagle Lounge on U.S. Highway 1, will include food, beverages and live entertainment.
“We hope the community will participate in the run and attend the memorial service to show their support for the fallen and the heroes of Sept. 11, 2001,” Ziffra said.
For more information, call 1-800-JUSTICE, or visit www.memorialrun911.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 25 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. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
Ride Green Scooters offers free back-to-school safety inspection for motor scooters with oil change purchase
Winter Park, Fla. – Ride Green Scooters, on West Fairbanks Avenue in Winter Park is offering a free back-to-school safety inspection for all makes, models and brands of motor scooters with purchase of a $39.90 oil change.
Bonnie Schwartz, manager of Ride Green Scooters, said thousands of college and high school students will take to the roadways on fuel-efficient motor scooters over the next few weeks as classes get underway.
“We wanted to introduce ourselves to scooter owners and their parents who don’t already know about us and do something positive for the community,” Schwartz said.
The free “all makes scooter safety inspection” is worth $25, Schwartz said.
The “all makes scooter safety inspection” includes:
• Lights, horns, brakes lights, warning lights, battery
• Brake pads
• Tires and pressure
• All fluid levels and conditions
• Wheel bearing and steering
• Nuts and bolts
• Oil leaks
• All cables
• Road test for drive belt and overall performance
Schwartz said motor scooter owners or their parents can visit Ride Green Scooters on a first come, first serve basis or call 407-332-7900 for an appointment.
Ride Green Scooters “All makes scooter safety inspection” takes about one hour, Schwartz said.
Bonnie Schwartz, manager of Ride Green Scooters, said thousands of college and high school students will take to the roadways on fuel-efficient motor scooters over the next few weeks as classes get underway.
“We wanted to introduce ourselves to scooter owners and their parents who don’t already know about us and do something positive for the community,” Schwartz said.
The free “all makes scooter safety inspection” is worth $25, Schwartz said.
The “all makes scooter safety inspection” includes:
• Lights, horns, brakes lights, warning lights, battery
• Brake pads
• Tires and pressure
• All fluid levels and conditions
• Wheel bearing and steering
• Nuts and bolts
• Oil leaks
• All cables
• Road test for drive belt and overall performance
Schwartz said motor scooter owners or their parents can visit Ride Green Scooters on a first come, first serve basis or call 407-332-7900 for an appointment.
Ride Green Scooters “All makes scooter safety inspection” takes about one hour, Schwartz said.
NAI Realvest Principal Michael Heidrich Optimistic About Real Estate Market, Sees Jump in Leasing Over Past Six Months
MAITLAND, Fla. – Michael Heidrich, principal and vice president at NAI Realvest in Maitland, is optimistic about the future of commercial real estate in the Central Florida region.
Heidrich, who joined NAI Realvest 21 years ago and focuses on land sales and industrial properties, has a broad view of the Central Florida market: all told, he has brokered more than 2,500 property sales and leases valued at more than $750 million.
Since Jan. 1 of this year, Heidrich has brokered 47 property sales and lease agreements that total some $8,205,000 including industrial building sales that total almost $5 million.
But it’s leasing activity that has Heidrich’s attention now.
“I think we’re seeing an increase in property leasing right now, Heidrich said. “We’ve been waiting for it because the economic cycle has created significant pent-up demand in the industrial sector and to some extent in office and retail as well,” he said.
Over the past 60 days, Heidrich said leasing activity has picked up.
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 350 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.
Heidrich, who joined NAI Realvest 21 years ago and focuses on land sales and industrial properties, has a broad view of the Central Florida market: all told, he has brokered more than 2,500 property sales and leases valued at more than $750 million.
Since Jan. 1 of this year, Heidrich has brokered 47 property sales and lease agreements that total some $8,205,000 including industrial building sales that total almost $5 million.
But it’s leasing activity that has Heidrich’s attention now.
“I think we’re seeing an increase in property leasing right now, Heidrich said. “We’ve been waiting for it because the economic cycle has created significant pent-up demand in the industrial sector and to some extent in office and retail as well,” he said.
Over the past 60 days, Heidrich said leasing activity has picked up.
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 350 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.
Ashton Woods Homes unveils four ready-to-move-in Town house-style condominiums at Lakeside Villas in Windermere
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes recently unveiled four ready-to-move-in condominium homes at Lakeside Villas, located off S.R. 535 and Reams Rd. in Windermere.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath town house style-condominiums at Lakeside Villas range in size from 1,432 square feet of living space to 1,601 square feet, priced from $124,900.
Lakeside Villas boasts state-of-the-art amenities that include a fitness center with kid’s room, clubhouse with billiards room, resort-style pool with lap lanes, beach volleyball, outdoor fireplace and barbeque areas.
Ashton Woods Homes is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies, with operations in Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Raleigh, Dallas, Houston, Austin and Phoenix. Visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath town house style-condominiums at Lakeside Villas range in size from 1,432 square feet of living space to 1,601 square feet, priced from $124,900.
Lakeside Villas boasts state-of-the-art amenities that include a fitness center with kid’s room, clubhouse with billiards room, resort-style pool with lap lanes, beach volleyball, outdoor fireplace and barbeque areas.
Ashton Woods Homes is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies, with operations in Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Raleigh, Dallas, Houston, Austin and Phoenix. Visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.
Heritage Isle offers chance to win tickets for two for “Take Me to the Stars” tour of Kennedy Space Center
VIERA, Fla. --- Heritage Isle, the 478 acre active adult community Lennar is developing adjacent to the Duran Golf Club in Viera, is offering a chance to win two tickets to “Take Me to the Stars,” Lennar’s all day luxury behind the scenes tour of Kennedy Space Center.
All you need for a chance to win is register at the Heritage Isle Welcome Home Center.
Sara Nakamine, marketing spokesperson for Lennar’s active adult division, said Shuttle Astronaut Bonnie Dunbar will have lunch with the “Take Me to the Stars group, conduct an open question and answer session and pose for photographs with tour participants.
“Kennedy Space Center is one of the most visited wonders of the world and these tickets are in great demand,” Nakamine said.
“The shuttle Atlantis will be ultimately located at Kennedy Space Center as a permanent fixture,” she added.
Winners will be announced Aug. 15 for the Aug. 27 tour.
All you need for a chance to win is register at the Heritage Isle Welcome Home Center.
Sara Nakamine, marketing spokesperson for Lennar’s active adult division, said Shuttle Astronaut Bonnie Dunbar will have lunch with the “Take Me to the Stars group, conduct an open question and answer session and pose for photographs with tour participants.
“Kennedy Space Center is one of the most visited wonders of the world and these tickets are in great demand,” Nakamine said.
“The shuttle Atlantis will be ultimately located at Kennedy Space Center as a permanent fixture,” she added.
Winners will be announced Aug. 15 for the Aug. 27 tour.
Tallahassee Family-owned Lighting Company Selected to Receive Free Technical Assistance from State’s GrowFL Economic Gardening Program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Golden Lighting, a 29-year-old family-owned and operated residential lighting company, has been selected to participate in GrowFL, a state-funded Florida Economic Gardening Institute program that provides free technical assistance to Florida small businesses.
Created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature, GrowFL is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses to participate in the program, the institute looks for companies that have the potential for success, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
“Golden Lighting is an ideal candidate for the program as it has shown it has a commitment to excellence,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization. “With assistance from GrowFL, Golden Lighting can create new jobs in the lighting industry.”
Founded in 1982 by Ingshang Liao, Golden Lighting specializes in the design and manufacture of high-quality residential lighting products and accessories, according to Yuh-Mei Hutt, current president, and the daughter of Ingshang Liao.
The company, which Hutt calls “one of the best-kept secrets in in affordable lighting,” has 25 employees who work from the corporate office in Tallahassee and a Texas showroom.
“We’re hoping the prestige of GrowFL will communicate to the public that we are a family-owned business with a commitment to excellence,” Hutt said. “The GrowFL designation will help us continue to create jobs in the lighting industry, as well as help builders create more beautiful spaces at an affordable price for Florida consumers.”
In addition to market research and technology, GrowFL will support the company through a number of other free services, including strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.
About Golden Lighting:
For 29 years, Golden Lighting has built its reputation on the outstanding value of its products and has crafted an extensive range of product families that are designed to simplify the light-buying decision and complement every room in every home. Golden Lighting helps homeowners remodel their homes with beautiful lighting and stay on budget. For more information about Golden Lighting, please visit www.goldenlighting.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.
Created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature, GrowFL is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses to participate in the program, the institute looks for companies that have the potential for success, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
“Golden Lighting is an ideal candidate for the program as it has shown it has a commitment to excellence,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization. “With assistance from GrowFL, Golden Lighting can create new jobs in the lighting industry.”
Founded in 1982 by Ingshang Liao, Golden Lighting specializes in the design and manufacture of high-quality residential lighting products and accessories, according to Yuh-Mei Hutt, current president, and the daughter of Ingshang Liao.
The company, which Hutt calls “one of the best-kept secrets in in affordable lighting,” has 25 employees who work from the corporate office in Tallahassee and a Texas showroom.
“We’re hoping the prestige of GrowFL will communicate to the public that we are a family-owned business with a commitment to excellence,” Hutt said. “The GrowFL designation will help us continue to create jobs in the lighting industry, as well as help builders create more beautiful spaces at an affordable price for Florida consumers.”
In addition to market research and technology, GrowFL will support the company through a number of other free services, including strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.
About Golden Lighting:
For 29 years, Golden Lighting has built its reputation on the outstanding value of its products and has crafted an extensive range of product families that are designed to simplify the light-buying decision and complement every room in every home. Golden Lighting helps homeowners remodel their homes with beautiful lighting and stay on budget. For more information about Golden Lighting, please visit www.goldenlighting.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.
Central Florida Angel Investment Group Changes Name to Better Reflect its Goal
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Maximize Angel Investments Orlando, Inc. has changed its name to Maximize Angel Investments Central Florida.
William C. De Temple, chief executive officer of Maximize Angel Investments Central Florida (www.MaxAngelInvestments.com) said the new name reflects his organization’s efforts to invest millions of dollars in promising startup companies in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, Brevard and Lake Counties.
De Temple, is actively recruiting investors to join 24 members who have pledged $50,000 per year or more to back startup technology, manufacturing, and retail enterprises throughout the region.
Maximize Angel Investments Central Florida is hosting a seminar for potential investors Sept. 15 at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Downtown Orlando that will feature Angel Investment Guru Dave Berkus, who has more than 70 successful angel investment startups to his credit.
Berkus is an informative, engaging and thoroughly entertaining speaker and the author of books on angel investment strategies.
De Temple said he is accepting corporate sponsors for the seminar at $500 for bronze sponsors, $750 for silver sponsors, $1,125 for gold sponsors and $1,500 for platinum sponsors.
William C. De Temple, chief executive officer of Maximize Angel Investments Central Florida (www.MaxAngelInvestments.com) said the new name reflects his organization’s efforts to invest millions of dollars in promising startup companies in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, Brevard and Lake Counties.
De Temple, is actively recruiting investors to join 24 members who have pledged $50,000 per year or more to back startup technology, manufacturing, and retail enterprises throughout the region.
Maximize Angel Investments Central Florida is hosting a seminar for potential investors Sept. 15 at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Downtown Orlando that will feature Angel Investment Guru Dave Berkus, who has more than 70 successful angel investment startups to his credit.
Berkus is an informative, engaging and thoroughly entertaining speaker and the author of books on angel investment strategies.
De Temple said he is accepting corporate sponsors for the seminar at $500 for bronze sponsors, $750 for silver sponsors, $1,125 for gold sponsors and $1,500 for platinum sponsors.
Mattamy Homes US Group to host Realtor Luncheon Aug. 30 at Tuscany Place Townhomes
WINTER PARK, Fla. --- Mattamy Homes will host a showcase luncheon for Orlando area Realtors on Tuesday Aug. 30 at Tuscany Place, a Mediterranean-style townhome community located on Millenia Blvd. in southwest Orlando.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes US Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builders and one of the most active home builders in the Orlando market, said Mattamy Homes plans to showcase its three model townhomes priced from $157,000 during the luncheon event.
But Parker said an even bigger attraction is the new amenities center at Tuscany Place – a new community center that includes a swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and social and meeting space with full-service kitchen.
Mattamy Homes is building 114 three-bedroom town homes at Tuscany Place that range from 1,508 square feet of living space to 1,735 square feet priced from the $150s with one or two car garages.
About Mattamy Homes:
Mattamy Homes, www.mattamyhomes.com, expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL with divisions in Orlando, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Minneapolis, MN; and Charlotte, NC. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion, was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes US Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builders and one of the most active home builders in the Orlando market, said Mattamy Homes plans to showcase its three model townhomes priced from $157,000 during the luncheon event.
But Parker said an even bigger attraction is the new amenities center at Tuscany Place – a new community center that includes a swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and social and meeting space with full-service kitchen.
Mattamy Homes is building 114 three-bedroom town homes at Tuscany Place that range from 1,508 square feet of living space to 1,735 square feet priced from the $150s with one or two car garages.
About Mattamy Homes:
Mattamy Homes, www.mattamyhomes.com, expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL with divisions in Orlando, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Minneapolis, MN; and Charlotte, NC. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion, was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
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