Wednesday, September 21, 2011

NAI Realvest negotiates three leases totaling 13,320 square feet at three industrial centers in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated three leases totaling 13,320 square feet at three Orlando industrial centers.

NAI Realvest principal Michael Heidrich negotiated a new 37-month lease agreement with Luis Flooring Corporation of Sanford for 3,000 square feet at 5032 Forsyth Commerce Rd., Suite 1. Heidrich represented the landlord, Forsyth Central Commerce Park, LLC.

Heidrich also negotiated new lease for 2,000 square feet at Hanging Moss CommerCenter, 6112 Hanging Moss Rd. Orlando based Carroll Bradford Land Management Group, Inc. leased Suite 420 at the center for 26 months and was represented in the transaction by Danny Rice of Colliers International.

Heidrich negotiated a renewal agreement on behalf of landlord Parkline Properties, LLC of Columbus, Ohio with Duane Norman Aviation, Inc. the Orlando-based tenant who renewed its lease of 8,320 square feet for another 38 months in Units 4 and 5 at 8350 Parkline Blvd.

About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest in Orlando, 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 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.

Del Webb Southshore Falls in Apollo Beach to Host a Fall Grand Opening Oct. 1

APOLLO BEACH, Fla. --- Del Webb Southshore Falls in Apollo Beach will host a Fall Grand Opening that will include a seminar and cocktail hour from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 to give potential new residents an “inside look” at the active adult community and a chance to talk to residents one-on-one.

Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for the North Florida Division of Del Webb, said the event will include presentations by the community’s general sales manager, lifestyle director, sales team and resident ambassadors, along with a cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres, live music and tours of the community.

Strickler said participants can also receive a day pass for Sunday at Del Webb Southshore Falls’ Wellspring Club.

“The grand opening event is a chance to meet some of our residents and learn more about the lifestyle available here at Del Webb Southshore Falls,” Strickler explained.

Southshore Falls will host another event earlier that same day.

“We’re unveiling our newest amenity, Eagle Falls Court, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,” Strickler said. Hot dogs, chips and soft drinks will be on tap for participating residents, and the Southshore Falls tennis pro and pickleball pro will be on hand to greet residents and answer questions.

Residents interested in attending the fall grand opening need to RSVP at 888-817-2249.

About Del Webb
Del Webb, the pioneer of active retirement communities, is America’s leading builder of developments for people 55+ since 1960. By building quality homes and communities that help active adults optimize their next phase in life, Del Webb’s amenities and programs enable homeowners to easily engage creatively, socially, athletically and intellectually. In concert with Baby Boomer residents, the brand is continually redefining retirement and retirement living. Del Webb communities have grown to include more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 20 states. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com. To learn more about how to plan a smart future, check out financial tools at delwebb.com/value.

University Club of Orlando Foundation to Distribute $50,000 in Scholarships to Local College Students Oct. 6

ORLANDO, Fla. --- The University Club of Orlando Foundation will hand out more than $50,000 worth of scholarships at its annual awards dinner Oct. 6 at the University Club in downtown Orlando.

Susan Greene, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said the scholarship awards dinner has been an annual event at the University Club since 1932.

Scholarship recipients from the University of Central Florida, Florida A&M University, Seminole State College, Valencia College, and Rollins College will be in attendance at the event.

ICI’s Plantation Bay gets starring role at Ideal Living Retirement and Real Estate Expo in NY, NJ

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- ICI’s community of Plantation Bay in Ormond Beach played a starring role in the Ideal Living Retirement and Real Estate Expo in Islandia, N.Y. Sept 10 and 11 and in Whippany, N.J. Sept. 17-18.

Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said she and corporate marketing manager Lisa Egle attended the trade shows to showcase lifestyle opportunities at Plantation Bay.

“These shows are an important part of the overall marketing effort at Plantation Bay,” Messina explained. “Many expo participants come back year after year to see the new developments at Plantation Bay. They are on our mailing lists and they plan to buy homes at Plantation Bay when it comes time to retire,” she said.

“Every year we meet hundreds of new families who want to learn about Plantation Bay, and every year we see dozens of old friends who get the updates,” Egle said.

MORE THAN 6,800 MOTORCYCLE RIDERS PARTICIPATED IN FLAGLER COUNTY MEMORIAL SERVICE AND MOTORCYCLE RUN ON 10th ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICA’S TRAGEDY

PALM COAST – More than 6,800 motorcycle riders – who collectively created what appeared to be an 11-mile river of leather and chrome – participated in the Sept. 11 weekend memorial service and motorcycle run honoring the 10th anniversary of America’s tragedy.

The free all-day event, which was organized and presented by Chapter 11 of the Red Knights Firefighters Motorcycle Club and sponsored by the Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra, began at the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center in Bunnell.

Speakers at the memorial service included the Rev. Tim Jones of Epic Church in Palm Coast; Flagler County Commissioners Barbara Revels, Milissa Holland and George Hanns; and Joe Vece and Paul Metzner of the Red Knights Firefighters Motorcycle Club.

Highlights included the singing of the National Anthem and God Bless America by Yvonne Robinson, Everyday Heroes by Katriahna Karma, Amazing Grace by bagpiper Patrick Juliano of the Palm Coast Fire Department, and Taps by bugler Bob Moore of the Red Knights.

Vece also led participants in the Pledge of Allegiance, and member of the Palm Coast Fire Department offered a Presentation of Colors, according to Attorney David Sweat, a partner in the personal-injury law firm.

“We couldn’t be happier to have sponsored such a moving event to memorialize our fellow firefighters and American heroes,” said Sweat, whose firm had several motorcycle-riding attorneys and staff participating.

The 67-mile ride, which was escorted by members of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Department, included free food, beverages and live entertainment.

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.