ORLANDO, Fla. --- The University Club of Orlando recently donated 300 pounds of beef to the Christian Service Center in Orlando.
Susan Greene, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said the value of the contribution exceeds $1,000.
The Christian Service Center was established in 1971 with the mission to eradicate poverty through the provision of services and resources.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Naples Travel Company Selected for State’s GrowFL Economic Gardening Program
NAPLES, Fla. … Preferred Travel of Naples – the largest full-service travel agency in Southwest Florida – has been selected to receive free technical assistance from the state-funded GrowFL program.
Founded in 1984 by President Wilma Boyd, Preferred Travel of Naples - a member of the Signature Travel Network – is a world-wide luxury travel group that offers significant savings, amenities and privileged access experiences on luxury cruises, tours, hotels and adventures.
Boyd said the GrowFL designation means “growth and expansion” for Preferred Travel’s 45 employees, and the benefit of the research provided by their team of experts will guide them in decisions and strategy that will help shape the company.
“As a second stage company, it is beneficial to have access, guidance and support from our peers. Their [GrowFL] expertise and assistance in providing key information on market penetration, technology and core strategy will help in decision making and strategy,” she said.
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 for 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.
“Preferred Travel of Naples is ideal for the program as it has shown that it has the potential to succeed and it continues to grow,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
Preferred Travel’s main office is in Naples and it works with independent contractors in other Florida locations, as well as Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan and Pennsylvania.
“We have a well-traveled team of knowledgeable and professional consultants who provide the ultimate in travel services. But, what sets us apart is our dedication to our clients and our focus on personalized service that exceeds our clients’ expectations,” Boyd said.
She described Preferred Travel as a “growth-oriented company” that is poised and ready to move to the next level. “This designation will help us mature as a company and continue to expand, while providing the best service with the best staff.”
About Preferred Travel of Naples:
With a dedication to clients and a focus on personalized service, Preferred Travel of Naples exceeds clients’ expectations. Founder Wilma Boyd’s goal was to recruit an accomplished team of well-traveled professionals to provide the ultimate in travel services from planning to homecoming, and she continues to achieve that goal 27 years later. Clients of Preferred Travel have peace of mind knowing that travel professionals are available to assist them 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The company’s motto is, “Always a voice, never a machine.” For more information visit www.preferrednaples.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.
Founded in 1984 by President Wilma Boyd, Preferred Travel of Naples - a member of the Signature Travel Network – is a world-wide luxury travel group that offers significant savings, amenities and privileged access experiences on luxury cruises, tours, hotels and adventures.
Boyd said the GrowFL designation means “growth and expansion” for Preferred Travel’s 45 employees, and the benefit of the research provided by their team of experts will guide them in decisions and strategy that will help shape the company.
“As a second stage company, it is beneficial to have access, guidance and support from our peers. Their [GrowFL] expertise and assistance in providing key information on market penetration, technology and core strategy will help in decision making and strategy,” she said.
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 for 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.
“Preferred Travel of Naples is ideal for the program as it has shown that it has the potential to succeed and it continues to grow,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
Preferred Travel’s main office is in Naples and it works with independent contractors in other Florida locations, as well as Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan and Pennsylvania.
“We have a well-traveled team of knowledgeable and professional consultants who provide the ultimate in travel services. But, what sets us apart is our dedication to our clients and our focus on personalized service that exceeds our clients’ expectations,” Boyd said.
She described Preferred Travel as a “growth-oriented company” that is poised and ready to move to the next level. “This designation will help us mature as a company and continue to expand, while providing the best service with the best staff.”
About Preferred Travel of Naples:
With a dedication to clients and a focus on personalized service, Preferred Travel of Naples exceeds clients’ expectations. Founder Wilma Boyd’s goal was to recruit an accomplished team of well-traveled professionals to provide the ultimate in travel services from planning to homecoming, and she continues to achieve that goal 27 years later. Clients of Preferred Travel have peace of mind knowing that travel professionals are available to assist them 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The company’s motto is, “Always a voice, never a machine.” For more information visit www.preferrednaples.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.
Samaritan Village to Celebrate Opening of its First Women’s Home in Orlando at 2nd Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction
ORLANDO, Fla. – Samaritan Village is opening its first home in Orlando, offering hope to women transitioning from chemical dependency and sexual exploitation to a place of healing and wholeness.
On the evening of Saturday, Sept. 10, Samaritan Village is inviting the Orlando community to come celebrate the opening of “Ruth’s House” at the 2nd Annual Samaritan Village Benefit Dinner and Auction. Last year, this community event jumpstarted the Orlando-based ministry, and this year, it is a chance to commemorate progress while moving forward to welcome women into recovery.
The inspired theme of the evening is the “The Road that Ruth Took,” reflecting the journey of women from hurting to healing. Through “Ruth’s House,” women are enabled to leave former lives of exploitation and dependency, to be restored and empowered to live full and meaningful lives.
Hosted at Summit Church, doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for this “cocktail casual” night. A Silent Auction, starting at 6 p.m., will offer benefit auction items that include pieces from renowned local artists and a getaways to the mountains of North Carolina. Live music and a fashion show from Transitions (Samaritan Village’s resale boutique) will keep the evening lively as guests enjoy dinner by local BBQ sensation, 4Rivers Smokehouse.
Tickets for the evening are $35 per person and may be purchased online at SamaritanVillage.net. General information, including location details, may be found on the website. Table sponsorship opportunities are also still available. Event Coordinator Marissa Burns may be contacted for more information on the evening, details on sponsorship opportunities or the ministry of Samaritan Village. (Phone: 727-424-7748 / Email: maris.burns@yahoo.com).
ABOUT Samaritan Village, Inc.
Samaritan Village, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity registered in the state of Florida. Donations are tax deductible, and support “Ruth’s House,” a place for women to learn life and career skills, relapse prevention and transformational thinking.
On the evening of Saturday, Sept. 10, Samaritan Village is inviting the Orlando community to come celebrate the opening of “Ruth’s House” at the 2nd Annual Samaritan Village Benefit Dinner and Auction. Last year, this community event jumpstarted the Orlando-based ministry, and this year, it is a chance to commemorate progress while moving forward to welcome women into recovery.
The inspired theme of the evening is the “The Road that Ruth Took,” reflecting the journey of women from hurting to healing. Through “Ruth’s House,” women are enabled to leave former lives of exploitation and dependency, to be restored and empowered to live full and meaningful lives.
Hosted at Summit Church, doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for this “cocktail casual” night. A Silent Auction, starting at 6 p.m., will offer benefit auction items that include pieces from renowned local artists and a getaways to the mountains of North Carolina. Live music and a fashion show from Transitions (Samaritan Village’s resale boutique) will keep the evening lively as guests enjoy dinner by local BBQ sensation, 4Rivers Smokehouse.
Tickets for the evening are $35 per person and may be purchased online at SamaritanVillage.net. General information, including location details, may be found on the website. Table sponsorship opportunities are also still available. Event Coordinator Marissa Burns may be contacted for more information on the evening, details on sponsorship opportunities or the ministry of Samaritan Village. (Phone: 727-424-7748 / Email: maris.burns@yahoo.com).
ABOUT Samaritan Village, Inc.
Samaritan Village, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity registered in the state of Florida. Donations are tax deductible, and support “Ruth’s House,” a place for women to learn life and career skills, relapse prevention and transformational thinking.
NAI Realvest Negotiates Three Leases Totaling Over 23,000 Square Feet at Kissimmee Shopping Center
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated one renewal and two new long- term lease agreements totaling 23,014 square feet at Kissimmee Shopping Center on Old Vineland Road in Kissimmee.
Paul P. Partyka, managing partner at NAI Realvest brokered all three transactions representing the landlord, Herndon, Va.-based KVOS, LLC.
Bealls Outlet Center renewed its lease of 15,686 square feet at 2523 Old Vineland Rd. for five years. “The significant growth Bealls experienced over the past three years at this location was the deciding factor on its extension of the lease for five more years,” Partyka said
Kissimmee-based Jerr-a-bel’s Bridal, in an expansion move from the Poinciana area, signed a seven-year lease for 3,197 square feet at 2547 Old Vineland Rd. in the Kissimmee Shopping Center.
And at 2549 Old Vineland Rd. in the same center, the Tabernacula Nuevo Comienco church leased 4,138 square feet for three years. “Tabernacula headed by Pastor Hector Mundo is expanding its space, relocating from a smaller location to accommodate the growing congregation,” said Partyka.
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.
Paul P. Partyka, managing partner at NAI Realvest brokered all three transactions representing the landlord, Herndon, Va.-based KVOS, LLC.
Bealls Outlet Center renewed its lease of 15,686 square feet at 2523 Old Vineland Rd. for five years. “The significant growth Bealls experienced over the past three years at this location was the deciding factor on its extension of the lease for five more years,” Partyka said
Kissimmee-based Jerr-a-bel’s Bridal, in an expansion move from the Poinciana area, signed a seven-year lease for 3,197 square feet at 2547 Old Vineland Rd. in the Kissimmee Shopping Center.
And at 2549 Old Vineland Rd. in the same center, the Tabernacula Nuevo Comienco church leased 4,138 square feet for three years. “Tabernacula headed by Pastor Hector Mundo is expanding its space, relocating from a smaller location to accommodate the growing congregation,” said Partyka.
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.
Beazer Homes starts presales of new single family homes at Woodland Lakes Preserve in East Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla – Beazer Homes has started presales of 157 single family homes it plans to build at Woodland Lakes Preserve, located off Curry Ford Road near Alafaya Trail in east Orlando.
David Byrnes, president of Beazer Homes in Orlando, said the home builder has started construction of the first model home at Woodland Lakes.
The model home has 2,546 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, three baths and a two-car garage.
New one and two story homes at Woodland Lakes Preserve, with three, four and five bedrooms, range in size from 1,600 square feet of living space to 3,200 square feet of living space priced from $199,990.
Beazer Homes at Woodland Lakes Preserve are being built with eSMART features that increase energy and water efficiency and indoor air quality.
Byrnes said a grand opening is planned for September, when construction of the model home is completed.
About Beazer Homes:
Beazer Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the country's 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 17 states. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BZH."
David Byrnes, president of Beazer Homes in Orlando, said the home builder has started construction of the first model home at Woodland Lakes.
The model home has 2,546 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, three baths and a two-car garage.
New one and two story homes at Woodland Lakes Preserve, with three, four and five bedrooms, range in size from 1,600 square feet of living space to 3,200 square feet of living space priced from $199,990.
Beazer Homes at Woodland Lakes Preserve are being built with eSMART features that increase energy and water efficiency and indoor air quality.
Byrnes said a grand opening is planned for September, when construction of the model home is completed.
About Beazer Homes:
Beazer Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the country's 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 17 states. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BZH."
Winston-James Development Reports New Lease at Aloma Business Center
Winter Park, Fla. --- Winston-James Development LLC, based in South Daytona, recently leased 938 square feet of office space at the Aloma Business Center in Winter Park to Applied Behavior Center for Autism.
Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James Development, said the new tenant operates two full time therapy centers for children with autism.
Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James Development, said the new tenant operates two full time therapy centers for children with autism.
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