TAMPA, Fla. – Only two new town homes remain for sale by Beazer Homes at Sawgrass Village Town Homes, located on 70th Avenue, south of Park Blvd., east of 48th Avenue in Pinellas Park.
Ed Suchora, market manager for Beazer Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the town homes, with two and three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths are priced from the $140s and come with one-car garages.
Beazer Homes began building 308 new town homes at Sawgrass Village in 2005.
Sawgrass Village features a resort-style community swimming pool with a covered cabana, within easy commute to Tampa Bay’s shopping venues and beaches.
All new Beazer Homes at Sawgrass Village are Energy Star® certified.
Visit www.beazer.com
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."
Friday, March 30, 2012
NAI Realvest Negotiates Office Lease at Airport Business Center Animi is the new Tenant
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 2,278 square feet of office space at Airport Business Center, 5730-5892 S. Semoran Blvd. in Orlando
Robert Blackwell, SIOR, a principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the tenant, Animi LLC, of Windermere, a franchisee of Wise Up, a language school that teaches English as a second language.
The landlord, Alpharetta, Ga.-based General Electric Credit Equities, Inc. c/o General Electric Capital Corp., was represented in the transaction by Michael Sweeney of Colliers International.
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.
Robert Blackwell, SIOR, a principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the tenant, Animi LLC, of Windermere, a franchisee of Wise Up, a language school that teaches English as a second language.
The landlord, Alpharetta, Ga.-based General Electric Credit Equities, Inc. c/o General Electric Capital Corp., was represented in the transaction by Michael Sweeney of Colliers International.
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.
University Club of Orlando to host mixer for new members April 24
ORLANDO, Fla. --- The University Club of Orlando will host a Cocktail Hour Member Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday April 24, at the University Club of Orlando on E. Central Blvd. across from the Orlando Public Library in downtown Orlando.
“We are kicking off our annual membership drive and this event is an opportunity for anyone who might be interested in joining the University Club of Orlando to come tour the facility and meet some of our members,” said Justin Wright general manager of the University Club.
“We are kicking off our annual membership drive and this event is an opportunity for anyone who might be interested in joining the University Club of Orlando to come tour the facility and meet some of our members,” said Justin Wright general manager of the University Club.
Mattamy Homes Acquires 100 Home Sites at Kelly Pointe at Nocatee in Ponte Vedra
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, recently acquired 100 new home sites at Kelly Pointe at Nocatee in Ponte Vedra in St. Johns County.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, said new three, four and five-bedroom homes at Kelly Pointe at Nocatee will range in size from 1,900 square feet of living space to 2,700 square feet priced from the low $200s.
Parker said Mattamy Homes is about to start construction of two model homes at Kelly Pointe at Nocatee that will open in August.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, said new three, four and five-bedroom homes at Kelly Pointe at Nocatee will range in size from 1,900 square feet of living space to 2,700 square feet priced from the low $200s.
Parker said Mattamy Homes is about to start construction of two model homes at Kelly Pointe at Nocatee that will open in August.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Crossman & Company’s Harold Warren Celebrates 10th Anniversary as Director of Property Management
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Harold Warren, director of property management at Crossman & Company, which ranks as one of the largest retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, was recently honored for his 10th anniversary with the company, according to John Crossman, president of the firm.
Crossman & Company currently manages more than 50 retail, office and commercial properties that total more than four million square feet of space and accommodates more than 400 tenants. The firm was voted best property management company in the Orlando area in 2009-2010 by a local business trade publication reader’s poll.
About Crossman & Company:
Crossman & Company is one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management companies in the Southeast with over 16 million square feet under leasing and/or management. Founded in Orlando in 1990, Crossman & Company is a full service commercial real estate firm that advises its clients in leasing, management, development and investment sales of retail and office properties and serves clients including Publix.
Crossman & Company currently manages more than 50 retail, office and commercial properties that total more than four million square feet of space and accommodates more than 400 tenants. The firm was voted best property management company in the Orlando area in 2009-2010 by a local business trade publication reader’s poll.
About Crossman & Company:
Crossman & Company is one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management companies in the Southeast with over 16 million square feet under leasing and/or management. Founded in Orlando in 1990, Crossman & Company is a full service commercial real estate firm that advises its clients in leasing, management, development and investment sales of retail and office properties and serves clients including Publix.
Rhodes+Brito Architects Earn Improvement Project Contract at North Marion High School in Ocala
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Rhodes+Brito Architects, based in Orlando, was recently awarded a contract for HVAC and chiller improvements valued at $4 million at North Marion High School in Ocala.
Ruffin Rhodes, co-founder and partner at Rhodes+Brito Architects, said design work will be complete in June.
Construction is expected to start when school lets out this summer. The focus of the remodeling improvements is to refurbish the facility, including air-conditioning and ceilings.
Rhodes+Brito is a full-service architectural firm that opened its offices in downtown Orlando in 1996 to specialize in design of public facilities, including schools, airports and courthouses.
Ruffin Rhodes, co-founder and partner at Rhodes+Brito Architects, said design work will be complete in June.
Construction is expected to start when school lets out this summer. The focus of the remodeling improvements is to refurbish the facility, including air-conditioning and ceilings.
Rhodes+Brito is a full-service architectural firm that opened its offices in downtown Orlando in 1996 to specialize in design of public facilities, including schools, airports and courthouses.
Emerson International Opens Village of Chatsworth at Eagle Creek Golf Course Community with 220 Home Sites, including Golf Estates
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Emerson International has opened the Village of Chatsworth, a new phase of oversized home sites and estate home sites at its Eagle Creek golf course community on Narcoossee Road in southeast Orlando.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said the Village of Chatsworth offers 86 homesites that are 50 feet wide and 134 homesites that are 70 feet wide, including a select enclave of six estate home sites for which Emerson International will only accept home buyer bids.
“We will not price the estate home sites in the Village of Chatsworth,” Emerson said. The estate home sites are deeper, measuring 70 feet by 175 feet. Homes in the estate enclave are expected to top the $1 million mark.
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said the Village of Chatsworth offers 86 homesites that are 50 feet wide and 134 homesites that are 70 feet wide, including a select enclave of six estate home sites for which Emerson International will only accept home buyer bids.
“We will not price the estate home sites in the Village of Chatsworth,” Emerson said. The estate home sites are deeper, measuring 70 feet by 175 feet. Homes in the estate enclave are expected to top the $1 million mark.
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies.
Beazer Homes to Open New Phase with 81 Home Sites at Dupree Lakes in Land O’Lakes, Model Home to open in April
TAMPA, Fla. --- Beazer Homes will a new phase with 81 home sites at Dupree Lakes, located on Wood Violet Court in Land O’Lakes between Collier Parkway and Land O’Lakes Boulevards (US 41). A new model home there is set to open in April.
Ed Suchora market manager for Beazer Homes in the Tampa Bay region said Beazer plans to build larger homes on the 65-foot home sites with four to six bedrooms and three-car garages.
New homes in the new phase will range in size from 2,500 square feet of living space to 3,400 square feet.
“We have not had any larger home sites for quite some time at Dupree Lakes so we are looking forward to this,” Suchora said. “Almost every home site in the new phase is bordered by lake or nature preserve,” he said.
Beazer Homes recently unveiled two new floor plans for homes on 55 foot home sites at Dupree Lakes. The Captiva offers four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths with a den and a bonus room in 2,886 square feet of living space and comes with a three-car garage.
The new Santa Rosa model offers four bedrooms and two baths in 1,862 square feet with a two-car garage priced from $164,993.
All Beazer homes at DuPree Lakes are Energy Star® certified.
Dupree Lakes is open 10-6 Tuesday through Saturday and Noon to 6 Sunday and Monday.
Visit www.beazer.com.
Ed Suchora market manager for Beazer Homes in the Tampa Bay region said Beazer plans to build larger homes on the 65-foot home sites with four to six bedrooms and three-car garages.
New homes in the new phase will range in size from 2,500 square feet of living space to 3,400 square feet.
“We have not had any larger home sites for quite some time at Dupree Lakes so we are looking forward to this,” Suchora said. “Almost every home site in the new phase is bordered by lake or nature preserve,” he said.
Beazer Homes recently unveiled two new floor plans for homes on 55 foot home sites at Dupree Lakes. The Captiva offers four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths with a den and a bonus room in 2,886 square feet of living space and comes with a three-car garage.
The new Santa Rosa model offers four bedrooms and two baths in 1,862 square feet with a two-car garage priced from $164,993.
All Beazer homes at DuPree Lakes are Energy Star® certified.
Dupree Lakes is open 10-6 Tuesday through Saturday and Noon to 6 Sunday and Monday.
Visit www.beazer.com.
Pulte Homes to host community garage sale at Bartram Park Saturday, April 14
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- Pulte Homes will host a community garage sale Saturday, April 14 at Bartram Park in south Jacksonville.
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Pulte Homes in the North Florida region, said he expects as many as 40 Bartram Park home owners to participate from 8 a.m. to noon.
The event is free and open to the public, and Pulte will provide coffee and refreshments as well as maps of Bartram Park neighborhoods and participating garage salers.
Bartram Park garage sale maps are available at the Bartram Park sales office at 6933 Woody Vine Drive.
“We expect a big turnout for this event and we expect to see some great values,” said Strickler.
Pulte Homes is nearing completion of 11 new townhomes at Greenbrier at Bartram Park and four new Carriage Homes at Twinleaf at the community.
New two and three-bedroom townhomes at Greenbrier offer two-and-a-half baths and one and two-car garages priced from the $130s. Four different floor plans range in size from 1,536 square feet of living space to 1,761 square feet.
Two-bedroom, two-bath Carriage Homes at Twinleaf offer one-car garages and range in size from 1,438 square feet to 1,857 square feet. New Carriage Homes at Twinleaf are priced from the $130s.
About Pulte Homes
Award-winning Pulte Homes communities are designed to deliver the best quality of life for home owners. By combining innovative life-enhancing designs, an unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail, Pulte Homes is the nation’s premier home brand for upwardly mobile home buyers in 26 states and the District of Columbia. As the most awarded homebuilder in customer satisfaction, Pulte Homes has ranked tops in the annual JD Power and Associates® New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Studysm more than 75 times since 2000. For more information about Pulte Homes, visit www.pultehomes.com.
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Pulte Homes in the North Florida region, said he expects as many as 40 Bartram Park home owners to participate from 8 a.m. to noon.
The event is free and open to the public, and Pulte will provide coffee and refreshments as well as maps of Bartram Park neighborhoods and participating garage salers.
Bartram Park garage sale maps are available at the Bartram Park sales office at 6933 Woody Vine Drive.
“We expect a big turnout for this event and we expect to see some great values,” said Strickler.
Pulte Homes is nearing completion of 11 new townhomes at Greenbrier at Bartram Park and four new Carriage Homes at Twinleaf at the community.
New two and three-bedroom townhomes at Greenbrier offer two-and-a-half baths and one and two-car garages priced from the $130s. Four different floor plans range in size from 1,536 square feet of living space to 1,761 square feet.
Two-bedroom, two-bath Carriage Homes at Twinleaf offer one-car garages and range in size from 1,438 square feet to 1,857 square feet. New Carriage Homes at Twinleaf are priced from the $130s.
About Pulte Homes
Award-winning Pulte Homes communities are designed to deliver the best quality of life for home owners. By combining innovative life-enhancing designs, an unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail, Pulte Homes is the nation’s premier home brand for upwardly mobile home buyers in 26 states and the District of Columbia. As the most awarded homebuilder in customer satisfaction, Pulte Homes has ranked tops in the annual JD Power and Associates® New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Studysm more than 75 times since 2000. For more information about Pulte Homes, visit www.pultehomes.com.
Del Webb Stone Creek to Host Classic Car Show Saturday, April 14
OCALA, Fla. – Del Webb Stone Creek in Ocala will host its first annual Classic Car Show Saturday, April 14.
Lyndsey Patterson, director of marketing for Del Webb’s North Florida Division, said the event is free and open to the public and will include plenty of food and beverages as well as the opportunity to meet Del Webb Stone Creek residents.
“This is a great opportunity to come and meet residents and their friends and families and to see what Del Webb Stone Creek has to offer for the active adult lifestyle,” Patterson said.
Located off 89th Court Road, Del Webb Stone Creek offers single family homes and twin villas ranging from 1,157 square feet of living space to 2,611 square feet, priced from the $130s.
Del Webb Stone Creek is one of the homebuilder’s largest communities in the U.S. featuring the Reflection Bay and Elan Spa clubhouses and 29 acres of gardens, the Stone Creek Grille and an 18-hole championship golf course.
For more information, visit delwebb.com/stonecreek or call 877-333-5932.
About Del Webb:
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010, award-winning Del Webb communities provide a vibrant, enriched lifestyle for those ages 55 and older, creating an unmatched experience for the next phase of life. Del Webb communities began with the original Sun City which opened outside Phoenix, Arizona in 1960 and have grown to include more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 21 states. Del Webb is the undisputed leader of active adult communities in America and draws on its 50 years of experience of providing residents an engaging life which fulfills their creative, physical, mental, and social needs. Together with Del Webb residents, the brand is redefining retirement. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com
Lyndsey Patterson, director of marketing for Del Webb’s North Florida Division, said the event is free and open to the public and will include plenty of food and beverages as well as the opportunity to meet Del Webb Stone Creek residents.
“This is a great opportunity to come and meet residents and their friends and families and to see what Del Webb Stone Creek has to offer for the active adult lifestyle,” Patterson said.
Located off 89th Court Road, Del Webb Stone Creek offers single family homes and twin villas ranging from 1,157 square feet of living space to 2,611 square feet, priced from the $130s.
Del Webb Stone Creek is one of the homebuilder’s largest communities in the U.S. featuring the Reflection Bay and Elan Spa clubhouses and 29 acres of gardens, the Stone Creek Grille and an 18-hole championship golf course.
For more information, visit delwebb.com/stonecreek or call 877-333-5932.
About Del Webb:
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010, award-winning Del Webb communities provide a vibrant, enriched lifestyle for those ages 55 and older, creating an unmatched experience for the next phase of life. Del Webb communities began with the original Sun City which opened outside Phoenix, Arizona in 1960 and have grown to include more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 21 states. Del Webb is the undisputed leader of active adult communities in America and draws on its 50 years of experience of providing residents an engaging life which fulfills their creative, physical, mental, and social needs. Together with Del Webb residents, the brand is redefining retirement. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com
NAI Realvest Negotiates Sale of former Taco Bell Restaurant in Longwood
ORLANDO, Fla – NAI Realvest recently completed the sale of a 2,545 square foot former Taco Bell restaurant and its 24,000 square foot site at 1090 W. S.R. 434 in Longwood for $450,000.
NAI Realvest principals Kevin O'Connor and Matt Cichocki negotiated the transaction on behalf of the local Seller, CNL APF Partners, L.P. on behalf of GE Capital.
Felice Ladisernia of Boynton Beach purchased the property and plans to open a new restaurant at the site upon renovation of the building. Elisa Torrealba of Ocala Homes and Farms Inc. represented the buyer.
This is the fourth Central Florida property that the Cichocki-O’Connor team has sold or leased for GE Capital over the past 18 months.
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 through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their 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.
NAI Realvest principals Kevin O'Connor and Matt Cichocki negotiated the transaction on behalf of the local Seller, CNL APF Partners, L.P. on behalf of GE Capital.
Felice Ladisernia of Boynton Beach purchased the property and plans to open a new restaurant at the site upon renovation of the building. Elisa Torrealba of Ocala Homes and Farms Inc. represented the buyer.
This is the fourth Central Florida property that the Cichocki-O’Connor team has sold or leased for GE Capital over the past 18 months.
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 through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their 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.
Meritage Homes Names Four New Sales Associates in Tampa Bay Region, Plans to Open Four New Communities in Spring
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Meritage Homes, which recently expanded into the Tampa Bay area, appointed four new sales associates in the Tampa Bay region.
Brian Kittle, vice president of sales, said Deborah Pearson has more than 12 years of experience selling new homes.
New sales associate John Clayton has more than seven years of experience.
Nathan Horvath has more than eight years of experience.
Kittle said he also appointed Jarrett Townsend a sales associate in the Tampa Bay region.
Meritage recently acquired 27 home sites at The Estuary at Mobbly Bay in Oldsmar; 12 home sites at Crystal Preserve, located on Crystal Lake Rd. in North Tampa; 16 home sites at Bella Casa on Indian Head Dr. in North Tampa, and 31 home sites at Wellington Manor in Lutz.
Kittle said Meritage Homes will open model homes in three of the new communities in April.
Brian Kittle, vice president of sales, said Deborah Pearson has more than 12 years of experience selling new homes.
New sales associate John Clayton has more than seven years of experience.
Nathan Horvath has more than eight years of experience.
Kittle said he also appointed Jarrett Townsend a sales associate in the Tampa Bay region.
Meritage recently acquired 27 home sites at The Estuary at Mobbly Bay in Oldsmar; 12 home sites at Crystal Preserve, located on Crystal Lake Rd. in North Tampa; 16 home sites at Bella Casa on Indian Head Dr. in North Tampa, and 31 home sites at Wellington Manor in Lutz.
Kittle said Meritage Homes will open model homes in three of the new communities in April.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Former President of Signature Homes Joins Tolaris Homes as Principal, Managing Partner
Lake Forest, Fla. --- Larry Fleming, founder of Signature Homes Group, Inc., and past president of the Home Builders Association of Mid-Florida has joined Tolaris Homes as a principal and managing partner.
Rick Bavec, president of Tolaris Homes said Fleming has more than 28 years of experience as a hands-on custom homebuilder, and has built over 300 homes in Central Florida.
“Tolaris Homes is building custom homes and re-modeling, and we expect Fleming to play a key role in our growth,” Bavec said.
Rick Bavec, president of Tolaris Homes said Fleming has more than 28 years of experience as a hands-on custom homebuilder, and has built over 300 homes in Central Florida.
“Tolaris Homes is building custom homes and re-modeling, and we expect Fleming to play a key role in our growth,” Bavec said.
Central Florida Developer Jerome Henin Invited to White House Briefing on Florida Economic Development, Job Creation
DeBary, Fla. --- Jerome Henin, who heads the Henin Group and is developing Riviera Bella on the St. Johns River in DeBary, participated in the White House Business Leader forum recently with business leaders from Tampa, Jacksonville and Orlando.
Henin said the forum included nearly two dozen speakers, including U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Chris Vane, White House Deputy Chief Technology Officer, David Agnew, Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Francisco Sanchez, U.S. State Department’s Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade.
“We were given a comprehensive outline of White House strategies and directives to create jobs and increase economic competitiveness in Florida,” Henin said. “On those fronts, I think they rate A-plus.”
Henin said he was particularly impressed with the weight given political strategies.
“As a community developer, I am certainly aware of the political side of our business. But I was particularly impressed by the formidable political obstacles the White House must overcome to generate substantial economic development and job growth in Florida,” Henin said.
“When political entities defend their own interests, that’s democracy. But on the national level, given the broad mandate the White House is advancing in generating economic development and the critical importance of our national economy, I am troubled by political entities who seem more interested in seeing the current administration fail than in seeing the country succeed,” Henin added.
Henin said the forum included nearly two dozen speakers, including U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Chris Vane, White House Deputy Chief Technology Officer, David Agnew, Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Francisco Sanchez, U.S. State Department’s Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade.
“We were given a comprehensive outline of White House strategies and directives to create jobs and increase economic competitiveness in Florida,” Henin said. “On those fronts, I think they rate A-plus.”
Henin said he was particularly impressed with the weight given political strategies.
“As a community developer, I am certainly aware of the political side of our business. But I was particularly impressed by the formidable political obstacles the White House must overcome to generate substantial economic development and job growth in Florida,” Henin said.
“When political entities defend their own interests, that’s democracy. But on the national level, given the broad mandate the White House is advancing in generating economic development and the critical importance of our national economy, I am troubled by political entities who seem more interested in seeing the current administration fail than in seeing the country succeed,” Henin added.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Lease for Timeshare firm at SouthPark Business Center in Southwest Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new office lease agreement for 2,094 square feet at 8600 Commodity Circle, Suite 119 in South Park Business Center in Southwest Orlando.
Tom R. Kelley II, CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest, brokered the transaction representing the landlord Miami-based South Park, LLC. The tenant, Vacation Innovations LLC is based in Orlando.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest in Orlando, 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.
Tom R. Kelley II, CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest, brokered the transaction representing the landlord Miami-based South Park, LLC. The tenant, Vacation Innovations LLC is based in Orlando.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest in Orlando, 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.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Designs 15,000 square foot Retail Building in Altamonte Springs
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners, based in Baldwin Park, recently designed a 15,000 square foot retail building Dikeou Realty is developing on SR 436 in Altamonte Springs.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners, LLC said Scherer Construction awarded the contract.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners, LLC said Scherer Construction awarded the contract.
Ashton Woods Homes Starts Presales of New Town Homes with Private Courtyards at Lake Reams in Windermere
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has started presales of 82 new town homes priced from the $160s with private courtyards at Lake Reams, located off Reams Road in Windermere.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the three-bedroom town homes features two-and-a-half baths and range in size from 1,523 square feet of living space to 1,563 square feet and are priced from $162,990.
Ashton Woods Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies with operations in growth communities in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Killeen, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, Raleigh and Tampa.
For more information, visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the three-bedroom town homes features two-and-a-half baths and range in size from 1,523 square feet of living space to 1,563 square feet and are priced from $162,990.
Ashton Woods Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies with operations in growth communities in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Killeen, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, Raleigh and Tampa.
For more information, visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.
Emerson International Reports New Office Leases that Total More than 10,000 Square Feet in Orlando, Altamonte Springs
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Emerson International reports it recently closed on three new long-term office lease agreements at Major Plaza in southwest Orlando and the Centerpointe II office building in Altamonte Springs that totaled more than 10,000 square feet of space.
Kenneth R. Koch, Commercial Portfolio Director at Emerson International, negotiated all three lease agreements.
Two of the lease agreements total 4,081 square feet of office space at Major Plaza I, located at 5728 Major Blvd. in southwest Orlando near I-Drive.
Florida Men’s Medical Clinic leased 1,861 square feet of office space at Major Plaza I. Accumen Chiropractic & Wellness Center leased 2,220 square feet.
Mauiva, a specialty travel company, leased 6,194 square feet of office space at Centerpointe II in Altamonte Springs.
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies.
Kenneth R. Koch, Commercial Portfolio Director at Emerson International, negotiated all three lease agreements.
Two of the lease agreements total 4,081 square feet of office space at Major Plaza I, located at 5728 Major Blvd. in southwest Orlando near I-Drive.
Florida Men’s Medical Clinic leased 1,861 square feet of office space at Major Plaza I. Accumen Chiropractic & Wellness Center leased 2,220 square feet.
Mauiva, a specialty travel company, leased 6,194 square feet of office space at Centerpointe II in Altamonte Springs.
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies.
NAI Realvest Negotiates Renewal for 4,000 square feet of industrial space in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a renewal lease of 4,000 square feet of industrial space at 8350 Parkline Blvd., off Orange Avenue and McCoy Road in South Orlando.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction on behalf of the landlord Parkline Properties, LLC of Columbus, Ohio.
The tenant AZ Southeast Distributors, LLC – a Woodbury, N.Y. supplier of alcoholic beverage making equipment and provisions – renewed its lease of Unit 14 at the industrial center, represented by Lee Zerivitz of The Bywater Company.
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.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction on behalf of the landlord Parkline Properties, LLC of Columbus, Ohio.
The tenant AZ Southeast Distributors, LLC – a Woodbury, N.Y. supplier of alcoholic beverage making equipment and provisions – renewed its lease of Unit 14 at the industrial center, represented by Lee Zerivitz of The Bywater Company.
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.
Only Nine New Homes remain for sale priced from the $80s at Eiland Park in Zephyrhills
TAMPA, Fla. --- Only nine new homes remain for sale at gated Eiland Park, located in Zephyrhills off Massey Road, west of U.S. 301 and north of S.R. 54.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said new town homes and villa homes at Eiland Park that range in size from 1,371 square feet of living space to 1,531 square feet are priced from the $80s.
Two and three bedroom town homes at Eiland Park offer two-and-a-half baths, and villa homes offer two and three bedrooms and two baths with a one-car garage.
Eiland Park features a community pool with cabana, playground, picnic areas with barbecue grills and a sand volleyball court.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said new town homes and villa homes at Eiland Park that range in size from 1,371 square feet of living space to 1,531 square feet are priced from the $80s.
Two and three bedroom town homes at Eiland Park offer two-and-a-half baths, and villa homes offer two and three bedrooms and two baths with a one-car garage.
Eiland Park features a community pool with cabana, playground, picnic areas with barbecue grills and a sand volleyball court.
NAI Realvest Negotiates $720,000 Sale of Retail Land in Apopka
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated the sale of a 30-acre retail parcel located the northwest corner of U.S. 441 and N. Hiawassee Road in Apopka for $720,000.
NAI Realvest principal Michael Heidrich negotiated the transaction representing the seller, Estate of George Swanson.
CD 149 Taurus Apopka Limited Partnership purchased the property for investment. John Park of Birkshire Realty represented the buyer.
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.
NAI Realvest principal Michael Heidrich negotiated the transaction representing the seller, Estate of George Swanson.
CD 149 Taurus Apopka Limited Partnership purchased the property for investment. John Park of Birkshire Realty represented the buyer.
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.
City of Apopka, Orange County, UCF officials to celebrate opening of Apopka Business Incubator
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Officials representing the City of Apopka, Orange County and the University of Central Florida will mark the opening of the new 8,000 square foot Business Incubation Center at 325 S. McGee Ave. in Apopka April 18.
Gordon Hogan, director of the UCF Business Incubation Program, said three companies have already expressed interest in joining the facility.
Hogan said the UCF Business Incubation Program now assists more than 125 client companies at business incubation facilities at Central Florida Research Park in east Orlando, on S.R. 50 in Orlando, as well as facilities in Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Leesburg, Winter Springs, Daytona Beach and Sanford.
Over the past 12 years, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 client companies create more than 1,600 new jobs in the Central Florida region, Hogan said. Last year the incubation program accepted 64 new companies and graduated more than 20 companies.
“Business incubation has shown to be the most cost-effective way to generate economic growth and create jobs in the local community,” Hogan explained.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 125 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. The UCFBIP will open its 10th incubator in Apopka in Spring 2012. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
Gordon Hogan, director of the UCF Business Incubation Program, said three companies have already expressed interest in joining the facility.
Hogan said the UCF Business Incubation Program now assists more than 125 client companies at business incubation facilities at Central Florida Research Park in east Orlando, on S.R. 50 in Orlando, as well as facilities in Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Leesburg, Winter Springs, Daytona Beach and Sanford.
Over the past 12 years, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 client companies create more than 1,600 new jobs in the Central Florida region, Hogan said. Last year the incubation program accepted 64 new companies and graduated more than 20 companies.
“Business incubation has shown to be the most cost-effective way to generate economic growth and create jobs in the local community,” Hogan explained.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 125 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. The UCFBIP will open its 10th incubator in Apopka in Spring 2012. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects designs interior renovation of Meadow Woods Health Care Center in Osceola County
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects of in Baldwin Park in Orlando, recently completed design work for interior renovation at the Meadow Woods Health Care Center on Landstar Blvd. in the Osceola County community of Buenaventura.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners LLC, said the design project included 5,000 square feet of interior space.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners LLC, said the design project included 5,000 square feet of interior space.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Names Five New Professionals
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, recently hired five new professionals, Tina Kennedy, director of human resources for the Baldwin Park Architectural firm, said.
The five are: Hany George AIA, LEED-AP, project architect, a graduate of Helwan University in Cairo, Egypt; Joseph Gamb, project manager, a graduate of Pratt Institute; Ruth Lorenzo, architectural graduate from Rensselarer Polytecnic Institute; Anthony Barrett, architectural graduate from the University of Florida and Ricky Rodriguez, a graduate of Politecnica University, was hired as project coordinator for the firm.
The five are: Hany George AIA, LEED-AP, project architect, a graduate of Helwan University in Cairo, Egypt; Joseph Gamb, project manager, a graduate of Pratt Institute; Ruth Lorenzo, architectural graduate from Rensselarer Polytecnic Institute; Anthony Barrett, architectural graduate from the University of Florida and Ricky Rodriguez, a graduate of Politecnica University, was hired as project coordinator for the firm.
RYLAND HOMES CELEBRATES 45 YEARS BUILDING NEW HOMES
Ryland Homes, which ranks as one of America’s top 10 home builders, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this month.
Krista Long, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in North Carolina, said the home builder opened its doors during the last week of March in 1967.
Nationwide, Ryland builds homes in, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Illinois and Indiana, Minnesota, Texas, Colorado, Nevada and California.
In North Carolina, Ryland builds homes in 13 communities in the Charlotte and Raleigh regions.
For more information, visit www.ryland.com
About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The company currently operates in 28 markets across the country and has built more than 285,000 homes and financed more than 235,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL
Krista Long, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in North Carolina, said the home builder opened its doors during the last week of March in 1967.
Nationwide, Ryland builds homes in, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Illinois and Indiana, Minnesota, Texas, Colorado, Nevada and California.
In North Carolina, Ryland builds homes in 13 communities in the Charlotte and Raleigh regions.
For more information, visit www.ryland.com
About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The company currently operates in 28 markets across the country and has built more than 285,000 homes and financed more than 235,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects completes production drawing for 150,000 square foot Publix Marketplace in Delray Beach
ORLANDO, Fla. – Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park recently completed production drawings for the 150,000 square foot Publix supermarket at the Delray Beach Marketplace located at Atlantic Avenue and Lyons Road in Delray Beach.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson, said the project was completed in conjunction with Wakefield Beasley & Associates Architects of Atlanta and Jacksonville.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson, said the project was completed in conjunction with Wakefield Beasley & Associates Architects of Atlanta and Jacksonville.
Ryland Homes Opens Bayou Cove in Pinellas Park with 22 New Luxury Homes Priced from $299,900
TAMPA, Fla. --- Ryland Homes has opened Bayou Cove, an intimate new luxury community of just 22 home sites and luxury homes priced from $299,900 in Pinellas Park just north of Park Blvd. at Belcher Rd. across the street from the Bayou Club.
Tony Crimi, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said Ryland is offering its Palm series of luxury homes at Bayou Cove with seven distinct floor plans that range from three to five bedrooms and from 2,447 square feet of living space to 3,500 square feet.
All new homes at Bayou Cove come with three-car garages, Crimi said.
Crimi said Ryland Homes recently opened the Siesta model home at Bayou Cove which offers five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths in 3,154 square feet of living space with a three-car garage, all priced from $343,990.
The Siesta model is open to the public at Bayou Cove daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The company currently operates in 28 markets across the country and has built more than 285,000 homes and financed more than 235,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.”
Tony Crimi, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said Ryland is offering its Palm series of luxury homes at Bayou Cove with seven distinct floor plans that range from three to five bedrooms and from 2,447 square feet of living space to 3,500 square feet.
All new homes at Bayou Cove come with three-car garages, Crimi said.
Crimi said Ryland Homes recently opened the Siesta model home at Bayou Cove which offers five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths in 3,154 square feet of living space with a three-car garage, all priced from $343,990.
The Siesta model is open to the public at Bayou Cove daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The company currently operates in 28 markets across the country and has built more than 285,000 homes and financed more than 235,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.”
NAI Realvest Negotiates Renewal Lease for long-time Tenant on Horatio Avenue in Maitland
MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated a long term renewal lease agreement for 1,067 square feet of office space at Suite 1, 541 E. Horatio Ave. in Maitland.
Senior Broker Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM negotiated the transaction representing the landlord Dallas-based Horatio Florida Partners LLC.
The tenant Edward D. Jones and Company L.P. d/b/a Edward Jones has been located at this address for over 20 years and has renewed for an additional five years.
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.
Senior Broker Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM negotiated the transaction representing the landlord Dallas-based Horatio Florida Partners LLC.
The tenant Edward D. Jones and Company L.P. d/b/a Edward Jones has been located at this address for over 20 years and has renewed for an additional five years.
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.
Mercantile Capital Corporation Reports Busiest Month Ever in February, March Shaping Up to Smash another Record
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Mercantile Capital Corporation, which specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans to small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reports it closed a record volume of loans in February.
Chris Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the firm closed 11 new loans to finance projects valued at $31.2 million in six states: Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Illinois, California and Colorado.
Hurn said the largest single loan during the month will finance the $9.5 million acquisition of a hotel in Aberdeen, N.C.
Geof Longstaff, chairman of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the surge in new business can be attributed to improved economic conditions and further awareness of Mercantile’s specialty: the SBA 504 loan program.
“We are seeing a marked increase in loan inquires, as more business owners project growth in the coming year and want to purchase still-discounted real estate, before values increase from here,” Longstaff said.
Hurn said loan applications in various stages of approval point to an equally strong volume in March.
“We may very well break another record for us in March,” Hurn said.
Chris Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the firm closed 11 new loans to finance projects valued at $31.2 million in six states: Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Illinois, California and Colorado.
Hurn said the largest single loan during the month will finance the $9.5 million acquisition of a hotel in Aberdeen, N.C.
Geof Longstaff, chairman of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the surge in new business can be attributed to improved economic conditions and further awareness of Mercantile’s specialty: the SBA 504 loan program.
“We are seeing a marked increase in loan inquires, as more business owners project growth in the coming year and want to purchase still-discounted real estate, before values increase from here,” Longstaff said.
Hurn said loan applications in various stages of approval point to an equally strong volume in March.
“We may very well break another record for us in March,” Hurn said.
Mercantile Capital Corporation Finances Commercial Property in Orlando Worth $253,000
Orlando, Fla. – Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed a loan for Love Packaging, LLC recently for $253,000 in total project costs.
Love Packaging is a full service supplier of packaging materials and contract packing services for a wide range of applications and markets, providing solutions based on new methods and emerging technologies.
“Mercantile provided us with a cost effective long term solution for the funding of a new digital printing press that will enable us to provide short production runs and facilitate our customer’s needs,” said co-owner, Satish Sharma. “We appreciate Mercantile’s attention to detail and the effort to take the time and care required to assist us with our borrowing needs.”
The SBA 504 Loan Program helps owners of small to mid-sized businesses have an opportunity to create wealth and financial freedom. Their specialization in these 504 loans, allows borrowers, like Rod Ali and Satish Sharma, to own their commercial property with the highest cash-on-cash return financing available, without tying up their precious capital.
Love Packaging is a full service supplier of packaging materials and contract packing services for a wide range of applications and markets, providing solutions based on new methods and emerging technologies.
“Mercantile provided us with a cost effective long term solution for the funding of a new digital printing press that will enable us to provide short production runs and facilitate our customer’s needs,” said co-owner, Satish Sharma. “We appreciate Mercantile’s attention to detail and the effort to take the time and care required to assist us with our borrowing needs.”
The SBA 504 Loan Program helps owners of small to mid-sized businesses have an opportunity to create wealth and financial freedom. Their specialization in these 504 loans, allows borrowers, like Rod Ali and Satish Sharma, to own their commercial property with the highest cash-on-cash return financing available, without tying up their precious capital.
UCF Business Incubation Program appoints Rick Parks site manager at Apopka Branch
ORLANDO, Fla. --- The University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program has appointed Rick Parks site manager of the new UCF Business Incubation facility in Apopka.
Gordon Hogan, director of the UCF Business Incubation Program said Parks attended Southern Illinois University, Chrysler Institute in Detroit and the Illinois Institute of Technology. Parks has more than 40 years of experience, including 17 years with Abbott Laboratories, 25 years as a serial entrepreneur and three years as a coach at the University of Central Florida Venture Lab.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 125 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. The UCFBIP will open its 10th incubator in Apopka in Spring 2012. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
Gordon Hogan, director of the UCF Business Incubation Program said Parks attended Southern Illinois University, Chrysler Institute in Detroit and the Illinois Institute of Technology. Parks has more than 40 years of experience, including 17 years with Abbott Laboratories, 25 years as a serial entrepreneur and three years as a coach at the University of Central Florida Venture Lab.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 125 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. The UCFBIP will open its 10th incubator in Apopka in Spring 2012. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
2012 Avid Awards Honoring Mattamy Homes - Jacksonville for Best Customer Service in U.S.
Jacksonville, Fla. – Avid Ratings recently announced the winners of the 2012 Avid® Award for Best Customer Experience. Jacksonville builder Mattamy Homes has been awarded the Avid Diamond Award - Best Customer Experience in the U.S.
Now in its ninth year, the Avid Award is the leading industry-sponsored award program honoring the best builders in the U.S. for delighting homeowners. The awards include the Avid Diamond Award, which recognizes the No. 1 builder in the U.S.; the Avid Gold Award, which recognizes the No. 1 builder in a U.S. region; and the Avid Benchmark Award, which honors up to two builders in a region that rank among the top 25 percent nationwide for customer experience.
Mattamy Homes - Jacksonville is recognized in 2012 as the No. 1 builder in the U.S. for customer experience. The company topped all U.S. builders in the study with an Avid Index Score of 282 points (out of a total 300 points) as rated by their customers. Over 97 percent of their home buyers said they would recommend Mattamy Homes - Jacksonville to family and friends. An article profiling Mattamy Homes - Jacksonville and its survey results will be published on AvidBuilder.com, an online content-rich resource for housing news and information.
In addition, Mattamy’s Charlotte, N.C. division was awarded a 2012 Avid Benchmark Award ranking them among the top 25 percent of homebuilders in the U.S. for customer experience.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003. Headquartered in Winter Park, Florida, Mattamy Homes U.S. Group has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
About Avid Ratings
Founded in 2003, Avid Ratings is a full-service customer loyalty management firm, providing customer loyalty research, organizational strategies, employee training, and proprietary solutions to the home building industry. Serving over 50 companies in Canada and over 220 companies in the U.S., Avid Ratings maintains the largest homebuyer survey database in the home building industry. Avid assesses homebuyers' experiences and then provides focused business solutions and training to improve referrals, margins, and long-term customer loyalty.
Now in its ninth year, the Avid Award is the leading industry-sponsored award program honoring the best builders in the U.S. for delighting homeowners. The awards include the Avid Diamond Award, which recognizes the No. 1 builder in the U.S.; the Avid Gold Award, which recognizes the No. 1 builder in a U.S. region; and the Avid Benchmark Award, which honors up to two builders in a region that rank among the top 25 percent nationwide for customer experience.
Mattamy Homes - Jacksonville is recognized in 2012 as the No. 1 builder in the U.S. for customer experience. The company topped all U.S. builders in the study with an Avid Index Score of 282 points (out of a total 300 points) as rated by their customers. Over 97 percent of their home buyers said they would recommend Mattamy Homes - Jacksonville to family and friends. An article profiling Mattamy Homes - Jacksonville and its survey results will be published on AvidBuilder.com, an online content-rich resource for housing news and information.
In addition, Mattamy’s Charlotte, N.C. division was awarded a 2012 Avid Benchmark Award ranking them among the top 25 percent of homebuilders in the U.S. for customer experience.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003. Headquartered in Winter Park, Florida, Mattamy Homes U.S. Group has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
About Avid Ratings
Founded in 2003, Avid Ratings is a full-service customer loyalty management firm, providing customer loyalty research, organizational strategies, employee training, and proprietary solutions to the home building industry. Serving over 50 companies in Canada and over 220 companies in the U.S., Avid Ratings maintains the largest homebuyer survey database in the home building industry. Avid assesses homebuyers' experiences and then provides focused business solutions and training to improve referrals, margins, and long-term customer loyalty.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Chairman of First Green Bank to Speak at Rollins College
MOUNT DORA, Fla. – Kenneth LaRoe, chairman of First Green Bank, will speak at the Rollins College Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 2.
LaRoe, who recently opened First Green Bank’s award winning headquarters facility on U.S. 441 in Mount Dora, with offices in Ormond Beach and Clermont, will speak on a panel for the Rollins Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Enterprise (SESE) Initiative, which is comprised of business and community leaders with expertise in funding social entrepreneurs.
The event, in the Galloway Room in the Mills Building at Rollins College, is free and open to the public.
LaRoe, who recently opened First Green Bank’s award winning headquarters facility on U.S. 441 in Mount Dora, with offices in Ormond Beach and Clermont, will speak on a panel for the Rollins Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Enterprise (SESE) Initiative, which is comprised of business and community leaders with expertise in funding social entrepreneurs.
The event, in the Galloway Room in the Mills Building at Rollins College, is free and open to the public.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Rachel Wein Named 2012 Outstanding Young Alumnus at University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning
St. Petersburg, Fla. --- Rachel Elias Wein, the St. Petersburg consultant who heads WeinPlus Real Estate Advisory Services, was recently named an Outstanding Young Alumnus of the University of Florida’s College of Design, Construction and Planning.
Wein, who earned a Bachelor’s Degree, Master of Architecture and Master of Business in Real Estate from the University of Florida and serves on the advisory board of the Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies, is a member of Florida Blue Key and the University of Florida Hall of Fame.
The former Development Manager with The Sembler Company in St. Petersburg and Senior Associate with Ernst & Young’s Construction and Real Estate Advisory Services practice in Philadelphia said prior commitments prevent her attending the Outstanding Alumnus Awards presentation in Gainesville April 7.
The Outstanding Young Alumnus awards were established to honor young alumni who have distinguished themselves in the areas of business, community involvement and public service.
Wein currently serves as the construction chairman for the Pinellas Education Foundation’s Savings for the Classroom initiative.
Wein, who earned a Bachelor’s Degree, Master of Architecture and Master of Business in Real Estate from the University of Florida and serves on the advisory board of the Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies, is a member of Florida Blue Key and the University of Florida Hall of Fame.
The former Development Manager with The Sembler Company in St. Petersburg and Senior Associate with Ernst & Young’s Construction and Real Estate Advisory Services practice in Philadelphia said prior commitments prevent her attending the Outstanding Alumnus Awards presentation in Gainesville April 7.
The Outstanding Young Alumnus awards were established to honor young alumni who have distinguished themselves in the areas of business, community involvement and public service.
Wein currently serves as the construction chairman for the Pinellas Education Foundation’s Savings for the Classroom initiative.
THREE UNIQUE HOMES AT EAGLE CREEK IN EAST ORLANDO FEATURED IN FEBRUARY ISSUE OF BUILDER MAGAZINE
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Three new homes at Eagle Creek Golf Course Community on Narcoossee Road in east Orlando are featured in the February issue of Builder Magazine – one of the leading media brands for the U.S. home building industry – as examples of state-of-the-art design for Generation X, Generation Y and Baby Boomer home buyers.
The homes, built by Centerline Homes at Eagle Creek, were designed for the National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders Show, which drew thousands of home building executives and some 800 exhibiting companies to Orlando last month.
Altamonte Springs-based Emerson International, developers of Eagle Creek, partnered with Builder Magazine and Centerline Homes at Eagle Creek to build the state-of-the-art concept homes.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said Canin Associates of Orlando designed the Gen X home and provided landscape plans for the project.
Kay Green Design, Inc., also based in Orlando, created interior designs and merchandising for all three homes, Emerson said.
Woodley Architectural Group, Inc. of Littleton, Colo., designed the Gen Y and Gen B homes.
“We are very pleased to present the state-of-the-art in American home design at the Village of Chatsworth at Eagle Creek,” Emerson said. “The International Builders Show is the nation’s premier event for home builders, and we were honored by all the attention we have received so far,” he said.
The homes, built by Centerline Homes at Eagle Creek, were designed for the National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders Show, which drew thousands of home building executives and some 800 exhibiting companies to Orlando last month.
Altamonte Springs-based Emerson International, developers of Eagle Creek, partnered with Builder Magazine and Centerline Homes at Eagle Creek to build the state-of-the-art concept homes.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said Canin Associates of Orlando designed the Gen X home and provided landscape plans for the project.
Kay Green Design, Inc., also based in Orlando, created interior designs and merchandising for all three homes, Emerson said.
Woodley Architectural Group, Inc. of Littleton, Colo., designed the Gen Y and Gen B homes.
“We are very pleased to present the state-of-the-art in American home design at the Village of Chatsworth at Eagle Creek,” Emerson said. “The International Builders Show is the nation’s premier event for home builders, and we were honored by all the attention we have received so far,” he said.
Mattamy Homes in Jacksonville Earns Five Top Laurel Awards from NEFBA Sales and Marketing Council
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, earned five top Laurel Awards during the NEFBA’S (Northeast Florida Home Builders Association) recent Sales and Marketing Council awards banquet.
Kerry Soltis, marketing manager for Mattamy Homes in the Jacksonville region, said Mattamy’s Kaila model home at Greenleaf Village at Nocatee, located off of U.S. 1 just north of Race Track Rd. in Ponte Vedra in St. Johns County, won a Laurel Award for Best Interior Merchandising in the $325,000 to $350,000 price range.
Chandler Design of Jacksonville designed the Kaila model home interior at Greenleaf Village.
The Kaila model home at Greenleaf Village earned a second Laurel Award for having the “Best Sales Office under 800 square feet,” Soltis said.
The Laurel with Bonus Room at Greenleaf Village won the Laurel Award for “Best Architectural Design priced under $350,000.
Soltis said Susan Fredrickson, Mattamy’s site agent at Greenleaf Village, earned a Million Dollar Circle Award from the Northeast Florida Home Builders Association for new home sales that totaled more than $4 million.
And Mattamy Homes earned a fourth Laurel Award for Best Direct Mail advertising for its Cedar Bay direct mail piece.
Mattamy Homes builds townhomes and single-family homes priced from under $200,000 at Cedar Bay and Cornerstone at Watermill in Jacksonville, at Forest Hammock at Oakleaf Plantation in Orange Park, Greenleaf Village at Nocatee in Ponte Vedra, and six communities in St. Johns County
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Kerry Soltis, marketing manager for Mattamy Homes in the Jacksonville region, said Mattamy’s Kaila model home at Greenleaf Village at Nocatee, located off of U.S. 1 just north of Race Track Rd. in Ponte Vedra in St. Johns County, won a Laurel Award for Best Interior Merchandising in the $325,000 to $350,000 price range.
Chandler Design of Jacksonville designed the Kaila model home interior at Greenleaf Village.
The Kaila model home at Greenleaf Village earned a second Laurel Award for having the “Best Sales Office under 800 square feet,” Soltis said.
The Laurel with Bonus Room at Greenleaf Village won the Laurel Award for “Best Architectural Design priced under $350,000.
Soltis said Susan Fredrickson, Mattamy’s site agent at Greenleaf Village, earned a Million Dollar Circle Award from the Northeast Florida Home Builders Association for new home sales that totaled more than $4 million.
And Mattamy Homes earned a fourth Laurel Award for Best Direct Mail advertising for its Cedar Bay direct mail piece.
Mattamy Homes builds townhomes and single-family homes priced from under $200,000 at Cedar Bay and Cornerstone at Watermill in Jacksonville, at Forest Hammock at Oakleaf Plantation in Orange Park, Greenleaf Village at Nocatee in Ponte Vedra, and six communities in St. Johns County
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Meritage Homes to Showcase Three New Model Homes at Winter Springs Village March 24
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Meritage Homes will host a grand opening on Saturday, March 24 to showcase three new single family model homes at Winter Springs Village located on Tuscawilla Road and Alafaya Trail in Winter Springs.
Brian Kittle, vice president of sales for Meritage Homes, said the grand opening event scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. – with a 1 p.m. ribbon cutting with Winter Springs Mayor Charles Lacey – will include Orlando’s premier food trucks, raffles, cupcake decorating and plenty of family fun activities.
Kittle said Meritage Homes named its model homes at Winter Springs Village with a literary flair.
The Browning model home at Winter Springs Village offers four bedrooms and three- and-a-half baths in 2,615 square feet of living space with a two-car garage.
The Tennyson model home at Winter Springs Village offers four bedrooms and two- and-a-half baths in 1,940 square feet with a two-car garage.
The Angelou model home with 1,758 square feet offers three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths with a two car garage.
New homes at Winter Springs Village are priced from the $170s.
Brian Kittle, vice president of sales for Meritage Homes, said the grand opening event scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. – with a 1 p.m. ribbon cutting with Winter Springs Mayor Charles Lacey – will include Orlando’s premier food trucks, raffles, cupcake decorating and plenty of family fun activities.
Kittle said Meritage Homes named its model homes at Winter Springs Village with a literary flair.
The Browning model home at Winter Springs Village offers four bedrooms and three- and-a-half baths in 2,615 square feet of living space with a two-car garage.
The Tennyson model home at Winter Springs Village offers four bedrooms and two- and-a-half baths in 1,940 square feet with a two-car garage.
The Angelou model home with 1,758 square feet offers three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths with a two car garage.
New homes at Winter Springs Village are priced from the $170s.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Eagle Creek Golf Club to Host British American Chamber Golf Tournament to Benefit “Dream Flight” Trip to Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Eagle Creek Golf Club in East Orlando, a Celebration Golf Management course, will host more than 100 players for the annual British American Chamber of Commerce Tournament Friday, April 27, starting at 8:30 a.m.
Gene Garrote, president of Celebration Golf Management, said the tournament will benefit Dream Flight, which treats seriously ill and disabled British children to the holiday of a lifetime at Orlando-area attractions.
“This is such a worthy cause that it draws players from all over,” Garrote explained, “We are pleased and honored to host the tournament this year,” he said.
Central Florida golfers interested in entering the tournament should contact The British American Chamber of Commerce (BACC) at 407-226-7251 or www.britishamericanchamberorlando.com.
Gene Garrote, president of Celebration Golf Management, said the tournament will benefit Dream Flight, which treats seriously ill and disabled British children to the holiday of a lifetime at Orlando-area attractions.
“This is such a worthy cause that it draws players from all over,” Garrote explained, “We are pleased and honored to host the tournament this year,” he said.
Central Florida golfers interested in entering the tournament should contact The British American Chamber of Commerce (BACC) at 407-226-7251 or www.britishamericanchamberorlando.com.
NAIOP Names Emerson International’s University Research Park I Central Florida’s Educational Development of the Year
ORLANDO, Fla. --- The Central Florida Chapter of NAIOP, the leading national association of commercial development professionals, recently named Emerson International’s University Research Park I in east Orlando Central Florida’s Educational Development of the Year.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, accepted the award recently with Kenneth Koch, Emerson International’s commercial portfolio director
“My goal at Emerson International is to elevate the firm to the level of the premier leading commercial development groups in the region. At this point, I believe we are well on our way,” Emerson said.
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, accepted the award recently with Kenneth Koch, Emerson International’s commercial portfolio director
“My goal at Emerson International is to elevate the firm to the level of the premier leading commercial development groups in the region. At this point, I believe we are well on our way,” Emerson said.
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies.
Mattamy Homes U.S. Group reports best month of new homes sales since the company’s launch
WINTER PARK, Fla. --- Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, reported more sales of new homes in February than any month since the company launched in the U.S. in 2004.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, said the home builder sold 81 new homes in 38 communities in Orlando, Jacksonville, Charlotte, the Twin Cities region of Minnesota and Phoenix.
Parker said Mattamy Homes saw 14 new home sales in Orlando, 19 in Jacksonville, 23 in Charlotte, 20 in Minnesota and 5 in Arizona.
Parker added that Mattamy Homes sold 169 homes since Jan. 1.
Mattamy Homes U.S. Group has opened 11 new communities over the past 12 months. “This year is shaping up to be our busiest one ever,” Parker said.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, said the home builder sold 81 new homes in 38 communities in Orlando, Jacksonville, Charlotte, the Twin Cities region of Minnesota and Phoenix.
Parker said Mattamy Homes saw 14 new home sales in Orlando, 19 in Jacksonville, 23 in Charlotte, 20 in Minnesota and 5 in Arizona.
Parker added that Mattamy Homes sold 169 homes since Jan. 1.
Mattamy Homes U.S. Group has opened 11 new communities over the past 12 months. “This year is shaping up to be our busiest one ever,” Parker said.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Newmark Knight Frank's Southeast Capital Group Named Exclusive Sales, Marketing Broker for Southpark Village Retail Center in Raleigh Suburb
ATLANTA, Ga. --- The Southeast Capital Group at Newmark Knight Frank in Atlanta has been named exclusive sales and marketing agents for Southpark Village, located at 324 Village Walk Drive in the Raleigh suburb of Holly Springs, North Carolina.
The 82,662 square foot neighborhood retail center, built in 2008, is anchored by a Harris Teeter supermarket, the leading credit grocer in North Carolina and the 25th largest supermarket in the U.S. with sales of $4.1 billion in 2010. Currently, the center is 98 percent occupied.
Supermarket News magazine recently ranked Harris Teeter No. 34 in the 2010 “Top 75 North American Food Retailers” based on 2009 fiscal year sales of $2.92 billion.
Whitney Knoll, who heads the Southeast Capital Group at Newmark Knight Frank, said he along with Group members Fred Victor and Mark Hillis are undertaking the assignment.
Knoll said 3.5 acres of undeveloped land which fronts US-55 Bypass is available for sale along with the retail center. The undeveloped land is ideally situated for more retail development or for a medical office development to complement the future 50-bed Rex Hospital development directly across US-55 Bypass from SouthPark Village.
As a separate offering, 18.36 acres are available as prime multi-family development land located adjacent to SouthPark Village. The multi-family development will benefit from the new Hospital, job growth, population growth, and excellent public schools.
The 82,662 square foot neighborhood retail center, built in 2008, is anchored by a Harris Teeter supermarket, the leading credit grocer in North Carolina and the 25th largest supermarket in the U.S. with sales of $4.1 billion in 2010. Currently, the center is 98 percent occupied.
Supermarket News magazine recently ranked Harris Teeter No. 34 in the 2010 “Top 75 North American Food Retailers” based on 2009 fiscal year sales of $2.92 billion.
Whitney Knoll, who heads the Southeast Capital Group at Newmark Knight Frank, said he along with Group members Fred Victor and Mark Hillis are undertaking the assignment.
Knoll said 3.5 acres of undeveloped land which fronts US-55 Bypass is available for sale along with the retail center. The undeveloped land is ideally situated for more retail development or for a medical office development to complement the future 50-bed Rex Hospital development directly across US-55 Bypass from SouthPark Village.
As a separate offering, 18.36 acres are available as prime multi-family development land located adjacent to SouthPark Village. The multi-family development will benefit from the new Hospital, job growth, population growth, and excellent public schools.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Only Four Town Homes Remain for Sale at Highland Park in Westchase Area of Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. --- Only four town homes remain for sale at Highland Park, located off S. Mobley and Racetrack Rds. in the Westchase area of Tampa.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said three and four bedroom town homes at Highland Park range in size from 1,791 square feet of living space to 2,315 square feet with two and one half baths and two-car garages.
New town homes at Highland Park are priced from $219,900.
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 Tampa Bay region, said three and four bedroom town homes at Highland Park range in size from 1,791 square feet of living space to 2,315 square feet with two and one half baths and two-car garages.
New town homes at Highland Park are priced from $219,900.
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.
Rising Gas Prices Triple Sales of Fuel-Efficient Scooters at Ride Green Scooters in Winter Park
Winter Park, Fla. --- Rising gas prices during the past 60 days have more than tripled sales at Ride Green Scooters in Winter Park.
Ron Schwartz, general manager at Ride Green Scooters, said sales topped the $50,000 mark in February.
Schwartz said the average sale price of a scooter---Ride Green Scooters sells more than a dozen different models---is about $1,000.
“That’s very economical transportation, especially when you consider that some scooters do better than 60 miles per gallon,” Schwartz said.
Schwartz said scooter sales always increase with the price of gas. “Every year the price rises in the summer, and sales go up,” Schwartz said. “Then we get a second big boost when school starts, because of all the student commuters, and again during Christmas season,” he said.
Ron Schwartz, general manager at Ride Green Scooters, said sales topped the $50,000 mark in February.
Schwartz said the average sale price of a scooter---Ride Green Scooters sells more than a dozen different models---is about $1,000.
“That’s very economical transportation, especially when you consider that some scooters do better than 60 miles per gallon,” Schwartz said.
Schwartz said scooter sales always increase with the price of gas. “Every year the price rises in the summer, and sales go up,” Schwartz said. “Then we get a second big boost when school starts, because of all the student commuters, and again during Christmas season,” he said.
Heritage Hills in Clermont to Host Knee-Slapping Country Fish Fry on Saturday March 24 with Live Entertainment
CLERMONT, Fla. --- Heritage Hills, Lennar’s award-winning active adult community located on Hartwood Marsh Road, east of U.S. 27 in Clermont, will host a Country Fish Fry from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, with live entertainment and plenty of foods and beverages.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the event is free and open to the public at the Community Clubhouse Grand Ballroom at Heritage Hills.
“We’ll have plenty of food and music and a good time,” Metheny said. “This is a chance for potential home buyers to come meet Heritage Hills residents and see what we have to offer,” he said.
Lennar builds single-family homes at Heritage Hills priced from the $150s with its “Everything’s Included” offer, which lumps thousands of dollars worth of features and upgrades under a single sale price.
Heritage Hills features an 18,890 square foot community clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, card and billiards rooms, aerobics studio, bocce ball courts, lighted tennis courts, social director, private vineyards and olive grove, fitness and biking trails, and golf simulator.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the event is free and open to the public at the Community Clubhouse Grand Ballroom at Heritage Hills.
“We’ll have plenty of food and music and a good time,” Metheny said. “This is a chance for potential home buyers to come meet Heritage Hills residents and see what we have to offer,” he said.
Lennar builds single-family homes at Heritage Hills priced from the $150s with its “Everything’s Included” offer, which lumps thousands of dollars worth of features and upgrades under a single sale price.
Heritage Hills features an 18,890 square foot community clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, card and billiards rooms, aerobics studio, bocce ball courts, lighted tennis courts, social director, private vineyards and olive grove, fitness and biking trails, and golf simulator.
LENNAR OPENS NEW MODEL COACH HOME AT THOUSAND OAKS IN TRINITY
TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division recently opened a new model coach home at Thousand Oaks in Trinity, located at 9885 Trumpet Vine Loop off Trinity Blvd., south of S.R. 54 in Pasco County.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the Antigua model home offers three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 1,971 square feet of living space with a one car garage.
The Antigua model home is priced from the $170s, Metheny said.
Lennar is building town homes and coach homes at Thousand Oaks priced from the $120s.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the Antigua model home offers three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 1,971 square feet of living space with a one car garage.
The Antigua model home is priced from the $170s, Metheny said.
Lennar is building town homes and coach homes at Thousand Oaks priced from the $120s.
Rhodes+Brito Architects start design work for 6,500 square foot Ocoee Community Center in Florida Vernacular Style
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Rhodes+Brito Architects, based in Orlando, has started design work for a new Ocoee Community Center that will be built across from City Hall in Downtown Ocoee.
Max Brito, co-founder and partner at Rhodes+Brito, said the 6,500 square foot facility will include a banquet hall, meeting rooms and warming kitchen.
Brito said the Florida Vernacular architectural style will complement Ocoee’s “Old Florida” historical look and feel.
About Rhodes+Brito Architects
Rhodes+Brito, which opened in Orlando in 1996, currently employs a staff of 17, including seven registered architects. The firm served as lead architect for the Florida A&M University College of Law facility in downtown Orlando.
Max Brito, co-founder and partner at Rhodes+Brito, said the 6,500 square foot facility will include a banquet hall, meeting rooms and warming kitchen.
Brito said the Florida Vernacular architectural style will complement Ocoee’s “Old Florida” historical look and feel.
About Rhodes+Brito Architects
Rhodes+Brito, which opened in Orlando in 1996, currently employs a staff of 17, including seven registered architects. The firm served as lead architect for the Florida A&M University College of Law facility in downtown Orlando.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Henin Groups’ Riviera Bella in DeBary unveils new luxury four bedroom floor plan with private courtyard, three car garage
DeBary, Fla. --- Riviera Bella, the luxury community Henin Group is developing on the St. Johns River in DeBary, recently unveiled a new four bedroom floor plan for a luxury home with a private courtyard and three-car garage.
Jerome Henin, founder and president of the Henin Group, said the two-story Antiqua comes in two versions.
“One is a four bedroom luxury home with two-and-a-half baths in 2,881 square feet of living space, a private courtyard and a three car garage with room for a boat,” Henin said.
The second version features five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths in 3,681 square feet with a private courtyard and three car garage.
New luxury homes at Riviera Bella are priced from under $200,000 and feature river access.
Jerome Henin, founder and president of the Henin Group, said the two-story Antiqua comes in two versions.
“One is a four bedroom luxury home with two-and-a-half baths in 2,881 square feet of living space, a private courtyard and a three car garage with room for a boat,” Henin said.
The second version features five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths in 3,681 square feet with a private courtyard and three car garage.
New luxury homes at Riviera Bella are priced from under $200,000 and feature river access.
Dicapta forms partnership with Smith-Kettlewell Video Description Research and Development Center
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. --- Dicapta who specializes in producing Spanish-language captioning and description for a wide array of prominent Latino and Spanish-language networks, has formed a partnership with the Smith-Kettlewell Video Description Research and Development Center (VDRDC).
Maria Diaz, chief executive officer of Dicapta, said the VDRDC helps to develop innovative technologies to make online video more accessible to blind and visually-impaired students and consumers.
Diaz said she will be the liaison for the Dicapta partnership with the Smith-Kettlewell VDRDC and will provide consultation on software design to ensure its appropriateness for Spanish-language speakers. She will also help the center connect with mainstream producers of web-based Spanish-language educational video content.
“The VDRDC has organized a large group of partners and stakeholders into the Description Leadership Network, which serves as the leading resource for advanced video annotation methods for educational media,” Diaz said.
Dicapta is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at 1511 E. S.R. 434 in Winter Springs.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 125 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. The UCFBIP will open its 10th incubator in Apopka in Spring 2012. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
Maria Diaz, chief executive officer of Dicapta, said the VDRDC helps to develop innovative technologies to make online video more accessible to blind and visually-impaired students and consumers.
Diaz said she will be the liaison for the Dicapta partnership with the Smith-Kettlewell VDRDC and will provide consultation on software design to ensure its appropriateness for Spanish-language speakers. She will also help the center connect with mainstream producers of web-based Spanish-language educational video content.
“The VDRDC has organized a large group of partners and stakeholders into the Description Leadership Network, which serves as the leading resource for advanced video annotation methods for educational media,” Diaz said.
Dicapta is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at 1511 E. S.R. 434 in Winter Springs.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 125 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. The UCFBIP will open its 10th incubator in Apopka in Spring 2012. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida, Inc. projects big growth in 2012
ORLANDO, Fla. – Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida, Inc., which has six Florida locations and plans to open two more in the Orlando region within the next 60 days, projects its residential mortgage business will grow by more than 15 percent this year.
Matthew Malloy, president of Integrity Home Loan, said the firm projects it will close on 2,300 residential mortgages this year valued at more than $460 million.
Malloy said Integrity Home Loan closed on 1,924 residential mortgage loans that totaled $384 million last year. In 2010, the firm closed on 1,771 loans that totaled $326 million.
Integrity Home Loan currently has branch locations in Coral Springs, Jacksonville, Lake Mary, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach. An official grand opening of the downtown Orlando branch will be the end of March.
Matthew Malloy, president of Integrity Home Loan, said the firm projects it will close on 2,300 residential mortgages this year valued at more than $460 million.
Malloy said Integrity Home Loan closed on 1,924 residential mortgage loans that totaled $384 million last year. In 2010, the firm closed on 1,771 loans that totaled $326 million.
Integrity Home Loan currently has branch locations in Coral Springs, Jacksonville, Lake Mary, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach. An official grand opening of the downtown Orlando branch will be the end of March.
ICI Homes Names Jason Crenshaw Sales Associate at Tidewater in North Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- ICI Homes, which ranks as one of the largest and most active luxury home builders and luxury community developers in the U.S., has appointed Jason Crenshaw a new luxury homes sales associate in the Jacksonville region.
Don Wilford, north Florida division president for ICI Homes said Crenshaw has 12 years of experience in the sales and marketing of residential real estate in northeast Florida and was most recently a sales executive with another national homebuilder in the Jacksonville region.
Crenshaw, a resident of Camden County in southeast Georgia, will be working out of ICI’s community of Tidewater in North Jacksonville.
He is a certified new home sales specialist (CSP) and member of the Northeast Florida Builders Assn. (NEFBA).
About ICI Homes
ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 homebuilders in the nation. The 32+-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
Don Wilford, north Florida division president for ICI Homes said Crenshaw has 12 years of experience in the sales and marketing of residential real estate in northeast Florida and was most recently a sales executive with another national homebuilder in the Jacksonville region.
Crenshaw, a resident of Camden County in southeast Georgia, will be working out of ICI’s community of Tidewater in North Jacksonville.
He is a certified new home sales specialist (CSP) and member of the Northeast Florida Builders Assn. (NEFBA).
About ICI Homes
ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 homebuilders in the nation. The 32+-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
ICI Homes to Unveil Showcase Model Home, Three Spectacular Model Homes during Volusia Parade of Homes Starting March 17
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- ICI Homes plans to unveil the Showcase Model Home and three spectacular model homes during the Volusia Parade of Homes, which starts Saturday, March 17.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said the Valverde model home at Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club in Ormond Beach ranks as one of the most spectacular customized homes ICI Homes has ever designed.
“The Parade Showcase Home is really something special,” Messina said. “It’s our chance to really show off our customization skills and technology and create the ultimate lifestyle,” she said.
The Valverde will feature four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 3,165 square feet of living space along with a grand foyer and gallery, a huge kitchen that’s designed and equipped for entertaining, a spacious great room, and a special master suite with many designer touches,” Messina said.
The Valverde will also feature eFACTOR standards which is ICI’s Energy Wise Program.
ICI Homes is also unveiling the two-story Pimlico luxury model home at Breakaway Trails, a gated luxury community located at 31 River Chase Way in Ormond Beach. The six-bedroom, five-bath model home offers 3,679 square feet of living space priced from $443,400.
At Chelsea Place, 201 Chelsea Place Ave. in Ormond Beach, ICI Homes is readying the Escambia model home, a two-story luxury home priced from $249,400 that offers four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. The Escambia features a front porch, a foyer leading to an enormous great room that overlooks the backyard, a formal dining room, media area, a front breakfast room, a downstairs owner’s suite with a walk-in closet and an open loft, study, or library room upstairs.
ICI Homes also plans to unveil its Hillsborough luxury model home at Waters Edge in Port Orange. The four-bedroom Hillsborough model home offers three-and-a-half baths priced from $244,500.
About ICI Homes
ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 homebuilders in the nation. The 32+-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said the Valverde model home at Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club in Ormond Beach ranks as one of the most spectacular customized homes ICI Homes has ever designed.
“The Parade Showcase Home is really something special,” Messina said. “It’s our chance to really show off our customization skills and technology and create the ultimate lifestyle,” she said.
The Valverde will feature four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 3,165 square feet of living space along with a grand foyer and gallery, a huge kitchen that’s designed and equipped for entertaining, a spacious great room, and a special master suite with many designer touches,” Messina said.
The Valverde will also feature eFACTOR standards which is ICI’s Energy Wise Program.
ICI Homes is also unveiling the two-story Pimlico luxury model home at Breakaway Trails, a gated luxury community located at 31 River Chase Way in Ormond Beach. The six-bedroom, five-bath model home offers 3,679 square feet of living space priced from $443,400.
At Chelsea Place, 201 Chelsea Place Ave. in Ormond Beach, ICI Homes is readying the Escambia model home, a two-story luxury home priced from $249,400 that offers four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. The Escambia features a front porch, a foyer leading to an enormous great room that overlooks the backyard, a formal dining room, media area, a front breakfast room, a downstairs owner’s suite with a walk-in closet and an open loft, study, or library room upstairs.
ICI Homes also plans to unveil its Hillsborough luxury model home at Waters Edge in Port Orange. The four-bedroom Hillsborough model home offers three-and-a-half baths priced from $244,500.
About ICI Homes
ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 homebuilders in the nation. The 32+-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
NAI REALVEST A MAJOR WINNER AT ANNUAL NAIOP AWARDS
MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest was a major winner at the recent annual awards program of the Central Florida chapter of NAIOP, including a clean sweep of awards for the area’s top land brokers.
NAI Realvest Associate Chris Butera took first place as the region’s top land broker. Principals Matt Cichocki and Kevin O’Connor shared second place and Managing Director Paul Partyka earned a third place award in the same category.
Cichocki and O’Connor also shared a third place award as the region’s top retail brokers for 2011.
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.
NAI Realvest Associate Chris Butera took first place as the region’s top land broker. Principals Matt Cichocki and Kevin O’Connor shared second place and Managing Director Paul Partyka earned a third place award in the same category.
Cichocki and O’Connor also shared a third place award as the region’s top retail brokers for 2011.
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 Ponte Vedra at Nocatee to Host Chili Cook-Off Social March 24
PONTE VEDRA, Fla. --- Del Webb Ponte Vedra at Nocatee will host its annual chili cook-off and social on Saturday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to give residents and prospective home buyers a chance to meet, mingle and enjoy some of the best chili Northeast Florida has to offer.
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Del Webb in the North Florida region, said the event is free and open to the public.
“We’ll have music, plenty of beverages, lots of chili and some of the best people you’ll ever get to know as friends and neighbors,” Strickler said.
Strickler said participants will be asked to vote on their favorite chili style.
Del Webb Ponte Vedra recently opened its Central Park near the Anastasia Club, one of the largest community centers in any active adult community in Florida, and Strickler said the community looks forward to showcasing its amenities and residents.
The $14 million Anastasia Club in Del Webb Ponte Vedra includes a grand ballroom, social café, fitness center and techno-gym equipment, movement studio, indoor spa, steam and sauna room, indoor and outdoor pools, outside tennis courts, and pickleball and bocce ball courts. Residents also enjoy their very own Central Park, where they can actively garden or enjoy an outdoor concert in the amphitheater.
The master plan of Nocatee features a splash water park, fitness center and planned activities for residents and families.
Del Webb Ponte Vedra at Nocatee is located at 124 Del Webb Parkway, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081.
About Del Webb
Del Webb, the pioneer of active adult retirement communities, is America’s leading builder of developments for people ages 55+. Since 1960, Del Webb has redefined retirement and retirement living by meeting the housing and lifestyle needs of the active Baby Boomer. Del Webb’s amenities and program offerings provide residents an engaging environment, which fulfills their creative, social, physical fitness and intellectual needs as they journey into the next chapter in their lives – whether it means retirement or still working. Del Webb has grown to 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.
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Del Webb in the North Florida region, said the event is free and open to the public.
“We’ll have music, plenty of beverages, lots of chili and some of the best people you’ll ever get to know as friends and neighbors,” Strickler said.
Strickler said participants will be asked to vote on their favorite chili style.
Del Webb Ponte Vedra recently opened its Central Park near the Anastasia Club, one of the largest community centers in any active adult community in Florida, and Strickler said the community looks forward to showcasing its amenities and residents.
The $14 million Anastasia Club in Del Webb Ponte Vedra includes a grand ballroom, social café, fitness center and techno-gym equipment, movement studio, indoor spa, steam and sauna room, indoor and outdoor pools, outside tennis courts, and pickleball and bocce ball courts. Residents also enjoy their very own Central Park, where they can actively garden or enjoy an outdoor concert in the amphitheater.
The master plan of Nocatee features a splash water park, fitness center and planned activities for residents and families.
Del Webb Ponte Vedra at Nocatee is located at 124 Del Webb Parkway, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081.
About Del Webb
Del Webb, the pioneer of active adult retirement communities, is America’s leading builder of developments for people ages 55+. Since 1960, Del Webb has redefined retirement and retirement living by meeting the housing and lifestyle needs of the active Baby Boomer. Del Webb’s amenities and program offerings provide residents an engaging environment, which fulfills their creative, social, physical fitness and intellectual needs as they journey into the next chapter in their lives – whether it means retirement or still working. Del Webb has grown to 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.
NAI Realvest Earns CoStar Power Broker Awards for 2011 – Named A Top Sales firm and A Top Leasing Firm in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently earned CoStar Power Broker awards as one of Central Florida’s Top Commercial Sales firm and Leasing firm for 2011.
Paul P. Partyka, principal and managing partner at NAI Realvest, said the CoStar Power Broker awards were based on overall transaction volume for 2011 measured against all the commercial real estate brokerage firms active in the Central Florida region.
Partyka said NAI Realvest principals and associates negotiated more than 200 commercial property lease and sales transactions in 2011 valued at $118,675,570, principally in Orange, Seminole, Lake, Volusia, Brevard, Osceola and Polk Counties.
In addition NAI Realvest Senior Associate Mary Frances West was named a Top Office Leasing Broker and Principal Michael Heidrich was named a Top Industrial Leasing Broker.
“The CoStar Group is the nation’s leading provider of professional and trade information for commercial real estate and its awards and recognitions really carry some weight,” Partyka said.
“We are pleased and proud to have been selected for these CoStar Power Broker awards,” Partyka added.
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, principal and managing partner at NAI Realvest, said the CoStar Power Broker awards were based on overall transaction volume for 2011 measured against all the commercial real estate brokerage firms active in the Central Florida region.
Partyka said NAI Realvest principals and associates negotiated more than 200 commercial property lease and sales transactions in 2011 valued at $118,675,570, principally in Orange, Seminole, Lake, Volusia, Brevard, Osceola and Polk Counties.
In addition NAI Realvest Senior Associate Mary Frances West was named a Top Office Leasing Broker and Principal Michael Heidrich was named a Top Industrial Leasing Broker.
“The CoStar Group is the nation’s leading provider of professional and trade information for commercial real estate and its awards and recognitions really carry some weight,” Partyka said.
“We are pleased and proud to have been selected for these CoStar Power Broker awards,” Partyka added.
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.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Class A Office Lease at Primera Court I in Lake Mary
ORLANDO, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 1,408 square feet of Class A office space at Suite 205 Primera Court I, 725 Primera Blvd. in Lake Mary.
NAI Realvest Senior Broker Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM negotiated the transaction representing the landlord Interchange-Primera I, LLC c/o Charles Wayne Properties, based in Daytona Beach.
The new tenant is Doral, Fla. based engineering consultant F.R. Aleman & Associates, Inc., who was represented in the transaction by Marc Young of Blue Rock Real Estate Services.
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.
NAI Realvest Senior Broker Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM negotiated the transaction representing the landlord Interchange-Primera I, LLC c/o Charles Wayne Properties, based in Daytona Beach.
The new tenant is Doral, Fla. based engineering consultant F.R. Aleman & Associates, Inc., who was represented in the transaction by Marc Young of Blue Rock Real Estate Services.
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.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Office Lease in Winter Park for Healthcare Professionals Recruiting Firm
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new office lease agreement for 5,678 square feet at 2699 Lee Rd. in Winter Park.
Tom R. Kelley II CCIM, a principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the lease on behalf of the local tenant, HealthCare Scouts, Inc., a nationwide recruiting firm specializing in permanent placement of licensed healthcare professionals.
The landlord 2699 Lee Road LLC of Herndon, Va. was represented in the transaction by Robbie McEwan of Realty Capital.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, 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.
Tom R. Kelley II CCIM, a principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the lease on behalf of the local tenant, HealthCare Scouts, Inc., a nationwide recruiting firm specializing in permanent placement of licensed healthcare professionals.
The landlord 2699 Lee Road LLC of Herndon, Va. was represented in the transaction by Robbie McEwan of Realty Capital.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, 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.
Ashton Woods Homes Releases Seven New Home Sites at Starling at FishHawk Ranch in Southeast Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has released seven additional home sites for sale at Starling at FishHawk Ranch, the master planned community located off FishHawk Blvd. west of Riverview in Southeast Tampa.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the home builder builds new three, four and five bedroom single family homes at Starling at FishHawk Ranch priced from the $250s.
Ashton Woods Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies with operations in growth communities in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Killeen, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, Raleigh and Tampa. For more information, visit http://www.ashtonwoods.com.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the home builder builds new three, four and five bedroom single family homes at Starling at FishHawk Ranch priced from the $250s.
Ashton Woods Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies with operations in growth communities in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Killeen, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, Raleigh and Tampa. For more information, visit http://www.ashtonwoods.com.
Crossman & Company Brokers Win Big and Little at Annual NAIOP Awards
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Crossman & Company, which ranks as one of the largest retail leasing and management firms in the southeast, won one of the biggest and one of the smallest awards at the recent annual awards banquet sponsored by the Central Florida division of NAIOP.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, said Justin Greider, vice president and director of leasing who joined Crossman & Company in 2008, was named Retail Broker of the Year at the event for the second consecutive year. Greider negotiated 33 transactions in 2011 totaling over 330,000 square feet with $13.7 million in volume.
“Justin was successful in closing deals throughout the state of Florida as well as Georgia and South Carolina in 2011. A number of the deals he completed were outparcels and big-boxes which is not only a testimony of the scope of his work, but a strong indicator that the overall retail market is recovering,” Crossman said.
Crossman & Company director, Whitaker Leonhardt, who joined the firm in 2009, received the award for the Smallest Deal of the Year — a 2011 lease agreement for two square feet of retail space for Ocean Walk Shoppes in Daytona Beach.
“That was a very important deal for Ocean Walk Shoppes,” Crossman said. The lease agreement provided space for an ATM.
About Crossman & Company
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, said Justin Greider, vice president and director of leasing who joined Crossman & Company in 2008, was named Retail Broker of the Year at the event for the second consecutive year. Greider negotiated 33 transactions in 2011 totaling over 330,000 square feet with $13.7 million in volume.
“Justin was successful in closing deals throughout the state of Florida as well as Georgia and South Carolina in 2011. A number of the deals he completed were outparcels and big-boxes which is not only a testimony of the scope of his work, but a strong indicator that the overall retail market is recovering,” Crossman said.
Crossman & Company director, Whitaker Leonhardt, who joined the firm in 2009, received the award for the Smallest Deal of the Year — a 2011 lease agreement for two square feet of retail space for Ocean Walk Shoppes in Daytona Beach.
“That was a very important deal for Ocean Walk Shoppes,” Crossman said. The lease agreement provided space for an ATM.
About Crossman & Company
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
CEO Nexus Forums Marshall Volunteer Expertise to Help Companies Grow, Prosper
ORLANDO, Fla. -- CEO Nexus, the firm that works with public and private organizations to help emerging second stage companies accelerate their growth, hosted 14 CEO Nexus forum events in Orlando, Jacksonville, Pensacola, Sarasota, Naples and Fort Lauderdale in 2011 that showcased insights of highly successful executives and opened the floor to probing questions from its audiences of local company CEOs.
Steve Quello, president of CEO Nexus, said the CEO Nexus forum events have helped executives from more than 300 local companies last year develop new projects and customer prospects, formulate sophisticated HR and hiring programs and obtain venture capital funding.
Quello said CEO Nexus forum events draw as many as 300 local CEOs seeking advice and technical assistance.
“Florida has a large and vibrant community of emerging enterprises whose CEOs want help to grow and prosper,” Quello said. “We have identified many areas of opportunity, and we have provided the technical assistance to help many of these companies accelerate their growth,” Quello said.
About CEO Nexus
CEO Nexus is an organization that works in concert with public and private organizations interested in providing business leaders—owners, CEOs and presidents—with practical tools and techniques designed specifically for growing second-stage companies. Sponsors include the Edward Lowe Foundation, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, the University of Central Florida Office of Research & Commercialization, Rollins College Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship and GrowFL.
Steve Quello, president of CEO Nexus, said the CEO Nexus forum events have helped executives from more than 300 local companies last year develop new projects and customer prospects, formulate sophisticated HR and hiring programs and obtain venture capital funding.
Quello said CEO Nexus forum events draw as many as 300 local CEOs seeking advice and technical assistance.
“Florida has a large and vibrant community of emerging enterprises whose CEOs want help to grow and prosper,” Quello said. “We have identified many areas of opportunity, and we have provided the technical assistance to help many of these companies accelerate their growth,” Quello said.
About CEO Nexus
CEO Nexus is an organization that works in concert with public and private organizations interested in providing business leaders—owners, CEOs and presidents—with practical tools and techniques designed specifically for growing second-stage companies. Sponsors include the Edward Lowe Foundation, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, the University of Central Florida Office of Research & Commercialization, Rollins College Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship and GrowFL.
Cuhaci & Peterson Complete Design of 22 Leslie's Pool Mart Stores in 12 States
Orlando, Fla. – Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently completed design work to build 22 new Leslie’s Pool Mart interiors in 12 states.
Jed Downs, president of Cuhaci & Peterson, said the new Leslie’s Pool Mart stores are located in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Louisiana and Florida.
Downs said the stores range in size from 2,450 square feet of retail space to 3,780 square feet.
Jed Downs, president of Cuhaci & Peterson, said the new Leslie’s Pool Mart stores are located in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Louisiana and Florida.
Downs said the stores range in size from 2,450 square feet of retail space to 3,780 square feet.
Friday, March 9, 2012
DiMucci Companies Starts Construction of 36 luxury condominiums at Bouchelle Island
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – DiMucci Companies has started construction of 36 condominiums at Bouchelle Island in New Smyrna Beach.
Tony DiMucci, who heads The DiMucci Companies, said the luxury condominiums will be available lease with an option to buy, and for sale when they are open in early July.
DiMucci added that the two and three bedroom condominiums range in size from 1,400 square feet of living space to 1,900 square feet. Prices will range from the mid $200s with lease to own options available.
Tony DiMucci, who heads The DiMucci Companies, said the luxury condominiums will be available lease with an option to buy, and for sale when they are open in early July.
DiMucci added that the two and three bedroom condominiums range in size from 1,400 square feet of living space to 1,900 square feet. Prices will range from the mid $200s with lease to own options available.
Ashton Woods Homes starts presales of single family homes priced from the $240s at Oakland Park near Winter Garden
LAKE MARY, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has started presales of new three, four and five bedroom single family homes priced from $245,990 at Oakland Park, located off Plant Street near Winter Garden.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes, said new homes at Oakland Park range in size from 1,971 square feet of living space to 3,087 square feet.
Ashton Woods Homes is building 25 new homes in the first phase at Oakland Park.
Ashton Woods Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies with operations in growth communities in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Killeen, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, Raleigh and Tampa. For more information, visit http://www.ashtonwoods.com .
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes, said new homes at Oakland Park range in size from 1,971 square feet of living space to 3,087 square feet.
Ashton Woods Homes is building 25 new homes in the first phase at Oakland Park.
Ashton Woods Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies with operations in growth communities in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Killeen, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, Raleigh and Tampa. For more information, visit http://www.ashtonwoods.com .
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Appointed Sales, Marketing Agents for Unique Lakefront Estate in Mount Dora
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been named exclusive sales and marketing agents for a unique lakefront estate home in Mount Dora.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said International Luxury Homes Specialists Sally Andy and David Warren are representing the 1.8 acre Proctor Manor property, which is listed at $1,700,000 and features one of the most spectacular custom crafted homes in Central Florida overlooking Horseshoe Lake. To tour the property visit http://tours.tourfactory.com/tours/tour.asp?t=832393&r=www.sothebysrealty.com
The two story, 5,723 square foot Georgian-estate, behind security gates and wrought iron perimeter fencing, offers four bedrooms, three full baths and two half baths.
Features include exquisitely decorated living and dining rooms that flank a dramatic foyer entrance; a private wood-paneled study with built-in cabinetry and shelving, a clerestoried grand family room ideal for manicured entertaining with panoramic vistas of the multi-tiered outdoor amenities and manicured grounds; and a fully equipped private home theater room and home gym.
Soderstrom said the home also features outdoor entertainment lanais with a swimming pool, spa, gazebo, summer kitchen, and separate outdoor fireplace with seating.
“Each room is feast for the senses,” Soderstrom said, with hand-painted ceiling detail, elaborate crown moldings, lavish interior décor, and designer furnishings and accessories.
The regal-sized master suite boasts an art-adorned vestibule entrance and separate sitting area. The adjacent master bath suite features jetted tub, separate shower with multiple heads and dual vanities.
The chef’s dream kitchen feathers exquisite custom cabinetry, spacious breakfast area, state-of-the-art built-in appliances, and a convenient butler’s pantry.
Each spacious interior area is lavishly furnished and embellished with custom designer treatments.
Furnishings and accessories may be purchased separately.
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, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said International Luxury Homes Specialists Sally Andy and David Warren are representing the 1.8 acre Proctor Manor property, which is listed at $1,700,000 and features one of the most spectacular custom crafted homes in Central Florida overlooking Horseshoe Lake. To tour the property visit http://tours.tourfactory.com/tours/tour.asp?t=832393&r=www.sothebysrealty.com
The two story, 5,723 square foot Georgian-estate, behind security gates and wrought iron perimeter fencing, offers four bedrooms, three full baths and two half baths.
Features include exquisitely decorated living and dining rooms that flank a dramatic foyer entrance; a private wood-paneled study with built-in cabinetry and shelving, a clerestoried grand family room ideal for manicured entertaining with panoramic vistas of the multi-tiered outdoor amenities and manicured grounds; and a fully equipped private home theater room and home gym.
Soderstrom said the home also features outdoor entertainment lanais with a swimming pool, spa, gazebo, summer kitchen, and separate outdoor fireplace with seating.
“Each room is feast for the senses,” Soderstrom said, with hand-painted ceiling detail, elaborate crown moldings, lavish interior décor, and designer furnishings and accessories.
The regal-sized master suite boasts an art-adorned vestibule entrance and separate sitting area. The adjacent master bath suite features jetted tub, separate shower with multiple heads and dual vanities.
The chef’s dream kitchen feathers exquisite custom cabinetry, spacious breakfast area, state-of-the-art built-in appliances, and a convenient butler’s pantry.
Each spacious interior area is lavishly furnished and embellished with custom designer treatments.
Furnishings and accessories may be purchased separately.
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, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
NAI Realvest negotiates two new Orlando industrial leases – on OBT and Silver Star Road – totaling 13,836 Square Feet
Maitland, Fla. -- NAI Realvest recently negotiated two new industrial leases totaling 13,836 square feet at industrial facilities in Orlando.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, represented Landlord Alexander D. MacKinnon, III of Tampa, in the lease of 5,836 square feet for Tenant Florida Pest and Lawn, LLC at 2001-A and 2005 North Orange Blossom Trail.
Heidrich also represented Landlord LC Properties, LLC in a lease agreement with Ameritech Services, Inc., a plumbing, heating and air-conditioning company who leased 8,000 square feet at Suite A, 4100 Silver Star Rd.
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.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, represented Landlord Alexander D. MacKinnon, III of Tampa, in the lease of 5,836 square feet for Tenant Florida Pest and Lawn, LLC at 2001-A and 2005 North Orange Blossom Trail.
Heidrich also represented Landlord LC Properties, LLC in a lease agreement with Ameritech Services, Inc., a plumbing, heating and air-conditioning company who leased 8,000 square feet at Suite A, 4100 Silver Star Rd.
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.
Providence Golf Course Nears Completion of Major Renovations, to host Spring-Summer Charity Tournaments, Events
PROVIDENCE, Fla. --- Providence Golf and Country Club located south of Orlando off U.S. 17-92 is nearing completion of bunker renovations to its 18-hole championship golf course.
Tim Greco, general manager of the Providence Golf Course, said the most recent phase of work includes resurfacing 12 bunkers on the Par-72 course.
Greco, who won the Crown Award for Excellence in Club Management Practices in 2004 and took over as general manager of Providence Golf Course in 2009, has more than 15 years of experience in golf course management.
Golfweek magazine has ranked Providence Golf Course among the top 50 golf courses in Florida.
Greco said Providence will host the Haines City Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on April 20. The New Church of Faith will sponsor its first annual charity golf tournament April 21 to benefit the New Church of Faith’s scholarship fund.
Providence will also host the Circle Christian School Inc Golf Tournament this September for the fourth year in a row.
Tim Greco, general manager of the Providence Golf Course, said the most recent phase of work includes resurfacing 12 bunkers on the Par-72 course.
Greco, who won the Crown Award for Excellence in Club Management Practices in 2004 and took over as general manager of Providence Golf Course in 2009, has more than 15 years of experience in golf course management.
Golfweek magazine has ranked Providence Golf Course among the top 50 golf courses in Florida.
Greco said Providence will host the Haines City Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on April 20. The New Church of Faith will sponsor its first annual charity golf tournament April 21 to benefit the New Church of Faith’s scholarship fund.
Providence will also host the Circle Christian School Inc Golf Tournament this September for the fourth year in a row.
Newmark Knight Frank's Southeast Capital Group Negotiates $19.5 Million Price in Sale of Banks Crossing in Fayetteville
ATLANTA, Ga. --- The Southeast Capital Group at Newmark Knight Frank in Atlanta recently negotiated the sale of the 256,930-square foot Banks Crossing retail center at 134 Banks Crossing in Fayetteville, Ga. for $19.5 million.
Whitney Knoll, who heads the Southeast Capital Group at Newmark Knight Frank, brokered the transaction representing seller Banks Crossing Associates, LLC along with Newmark Knight Frank associates Fred Victor, Mark Hillis and Andrew O’Brien.
Nightingale Properties acquired the neighborhood retail center, which is 97 percent occupied by anchors that include JC Penney, Kroger, Kroger Fuel Center, Guitar Center, Farmers House Furniture, CitiFinancial and Goodyear.
Knoll said Banks Crossing retail center was built in 1987 and renovated in 2005.
“The sale of this core-plus property reflects that grocery anchored centers are in high demand,” said Knoll.
“This asset was a natural fit for the Nightingale Properties portfolio,” Victor said.
Whitney Knoll, who heads the Southeast Capital Group at Newmark Knight Frank, brokered the transaction representing seller Banks Crossing Associates, LLC along with Newmark Knight Frank associates Fred Victor, Mark Hillis and Andrew O’Brien.
Nightingale Properties acquired the neighborhood retail center, which is 97 percent occupied by anchors that include JC Penney, Kroger, Kroger Fuel Center, Guitar Center, Farmers House Furniture, CitiFinancial and Goodyear.
Knoll said Banks Crossing retail center was built in 1987 and renovated in 2005.
“The sale of this core-plus property reflects that grocery anchored centers are in high demand,” said Knoll.
“This asset was a natural fit for the Nightingale Properties portfolio,” Victor said.
Ryland Homes Starts Development at Tupelo in Mount Pleasant – Site work in Phase I to begin in March
CHARLESTON, S.C. --- Ryland Homes recently started development at Tupelo, located on Hwy. 17 North near Wando High School in Mt. Pleasant, where the homebuilder recently acquired 155 homesites.
Brian Cartwright Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Ryland Homes in Charleston said an entry road into the development is underway, and the homebuilder plans to start site work in March on Phase I with 60 homesites.
Ryland plans to build three, four and five-bedroom single-family homes starting in the low 200s at Tupelo, Cartwright said.
Two product lines are on the drawing board – Lake Series and Georgetown – but model homes won’t get underway until later in the year, when sales start.
Ryland Homes will eventually build an amenity center with a swimming pool at Tupelo, Cartwright added.
Ryland Homes currently builds single family and townhomes in nine communities throughout the Charleston-Myrtle Beach region. Visit www.ryland.com
About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The company currently operates in 28 markets across the country and has built more than 285,000 homes and financed more than 235,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.” Visit www.Ryland.com
Brian Cartwright Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Ryland Homes in Charleston said an entry road into the development is underway, and the homebuilder plans to start site work in March on Phase I with 60 homesites.
Ryland plans to build three, four and five-bedroom single-family homes starting in the low 200s at Tupelo, Cartwright said.
Two product lines are on the drawing board – Lake Series and Georgetown – but model homes won’t get underway until later in the year, when sales start.
Ryland Homes will eventually build an amenity center with a swimming pool at Tupelo, Cartwright added.
Ryland Homes currently builds single family and townhomes in nine communities throughout the Charleston-Myrtle Beach region. Visit www.ryland.com
About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The company currently operates in 28 markets across the country and has built more than 285,000 homes and financed more than 235,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.” Visit www.Ryland.com
Savage Race Returns to Central Florida with More Obstacles and Mud
ORLANDO, Fla. — Savage Race, an Orlando-based mud/obstacle events company, returns to Central Florida Saturday March 10 with more than 20 obstacles for runners to face. From an adult slip n’ slide, to an ice plunge, evil monkey bars, barbed wire, and fire – Savage Race: Central Florida 2012 is truly built to “kick your ass.”
Savage Race is a full-day 4.2 mile obstacle course that is hosting its second event in Central Florida at Revolution the Off Road Experience. Savage Race’s first event, which was hosted at the same venue, brought over 3,500 participants/spectators and had an economic impact in Lake County of over $250,000.
“I think the race was an amazing success. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to show off the property to so many people who may not have known about us,” said Kevin Jowett, owner of Revolution the Off Road Experience. “People were so excited about the race!”
This full-day event includes not only a race, but also live DJ and band, food, beer, and a festival atmosphere. Participants are highly encouraged to register as a team, and dressing up in costume is customary. As a part of the awards ceremony – which is presented to the top overall male/female and top three in each age group male/female – participants will have a chance to win an award for “the most savage costume”.
Participants can register for Savage Race at www.savagerace.com. Prices vary depending on registering as a team or individual and prices increase the closer it gets to event day. Spectators can come out and watch the event for free!
Event Schedule: Saturday, March 10:
9:00 AM First wave begins at Revolution the Off Road Experience, 4000 State Road 33, Clermont, FL 34714
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Savage Music Festival
1:00 PM Last wave
For more information or to register visit www.SavageRace.com or call (352) 318-4712
Savage Race is a full-day 4.2 mile obstacle course that is hosting its second event in Central Florida at Revolution the Off Road Experience. Savage Race’s first event, which was hosted at the same venue, brought over 3,500 participants/spectators and had an economic impact in Lake County of over $250,000.
“I think the race was an amazing success. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to show off the property to so many people who may not have known about us,” said Kevin Jowett, owner of Revolution the Off Road Experience. “People were so excited about the race!”
This full-day event includes not only a race, but also live DJ and band, food, beer, and a festival atmosphere. Participants are highly encouraged to register as a team, and dressing up in costume is customary. As a part of the awards ceremony – which is presented to the top overall male/female and top three in each age group male/female – participants will have a chance to win an award for “the most savage costume”.
Participants can register for Savage Race at www.savagerace.com. Prices vary depending on registering as a team or individual and prices increase the closer it gets to event day. Spectators can come out and watch the event for free!
Event Schedule: Saturday, March 10:
9:00 AM First wave begins at Revolution the Off Road Experience, 4000 State Road 33, Clermont, FL 34714
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Savage Music Festival
1:00 PM Last wave
For more information or to register visit www.SavageRace.com or call (352) 318-4712
Lennar Starts Construction of Two New Single Family Model Homes at Hawks Point in Southshore area
TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division has started construction of two new single family model homes in the first phase of Hawks Point, located off 19th Avenue, west of U.S. 301 in the Southshore area of Hillsborough County.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar is building townhomes and single-family homes on 40 and 50 foot home sites at Hawks Point.
There are 89 home sites in the first phase at Hawks Point.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar is building townhomes and single-family homes on 40 and 50 foot home sites at Hawks Point.
There are 89 home sites in the first phase at Hawks Point.
Lennar’s Central Florida Division to Build Grande Estate Homes at Red Tail Golf Club, just west of Lake Mary-Heathrow in East Lake County
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division, which ranked as the number one home builder in both the Orlando and Tampa Bay markets in 2011, plans to build its Grande Estate homes at Red Tail Golf Club, the region’s premier private golf club community on S.R. 46-A, 1.5 miles north of S.R. 46 just west of Heathrow and Lake Mary in East Lake County.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar has already started construction of a luxury model home at Red Tail.
The Stockton Grande model home at Red Tail will offer four bedrooms and a den in 3,091 square feet of living space with a three-car garage when it opens in late April.
Metheny said Lennar plans to build four and five-bedroom luxury homes at Red Tail with three and four baths that range in size from 2,500 square feet of living space to 4,500 square feet with three and four-car garages.
Lennar’s Grande Estate homes at Red Tail will offer tile roofs, brick paver driveways, maple kitchen cabinets, GE stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, 18" ceramic tile floors in all wet areas, upgraded landscaping and bronze seamless gutters.
Metheny said Lennar will also offer private swimming pools and spas with the Grande Estate homes at Red Tail.
Red Tail Golf Club features Har-Tru tennis courts, state-of-the-art fitness center with spa service, resort-style swimming pool, a Dave Harman-designed 7,152-yard, par 72 course winding through seasoned live oaks and ponds. Club facilities include a 10-acre practice course, two practice putting greens and PGA professionals on staff.
The 15,000 square foot clubhouse boasts an exceptional restaurant, expansive verandah and Hawk’s Nest Bar, men’s and women’s lounges and locker room facilities.
Visit www.lennar.com
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar has already started construction of a luxury model home at Red Tail.
The Stockton Grande model home at Red Tail will offer four bedrooms and a den in 3,091 square feet of living space with a three-car garage when it opens in late April.
Metheny said Lennar plans to build four and five-bedroom luxury homes at Red Tail with three and four baths that range in size from 2,500 square feet of living space to 4,500 square feet with three and four-car garages.
Lennar’s Grande Estate homes at Red Tail will offer tile roofs, brick paver driveways, maple kitchen cabinets, GE stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, 18" ceramic tile floors in all wet areas, upgraded landscaping and bronze seamless gutters.
Metheny said Lennar will also offer private swimming pools and spas with the Grande Estate homes at Red Tail.
Red Tail Golf Club features Har-Tru tennis courts, state-of-the-art fitness center with spa service, resort-style swimming pool, a Dave Harman-designed 7,152-yard, par 72 course winding through seasoned live oaks and ponds. Club facilities include a 10-acre practice course, two practice putting greens and PGA professionals on staff.
The 15,000 square foot clubhouse boasts an exceptional restaurant, expansive verandah and Hawk’s Nest Bar, men’s and women’s lounges and locker room facilities.
Visit www.lennar.com
ICI Homes Starts Presales of 84 Town Homes at Arbor Lake at Plantation Bay in Ormond Beach
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- ICI Homes started presales of 84 luxury town homes priced from under $170,000 at Arbor Lake at the award-winning Plantation Bay Golf and County Club in Ormond Beach.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said the first model luxury town homes will open in time for the Volusia County Parade of Homes in late March.
Thousands of visitors are expected at Plantation Bay during the three week-long event to tour the Parade of Homes entries, Messina said.
Two and three bedroom town homes at Arbor Lake at Plantation Bay will be priced at $169,900 and $177,900, Messina said.
ICI Homes will open two model town homes in the spring. The three bedroom Arbor II town home offers an open living and dining room with a sliding door that opens onto a private covered lanai.
“The effect is really breathtaking,” Messina said. “The design provides lots of natural lighting and a lovely view from inside the home,” she added.
The Bimini II model town home features a master bedroom and second bedroom on the ground floor, with a third bedroom and bath upstairs.
About ICI Homes
ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 homebuilders in the nation. The 32+-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said the first model luxury town homes will open in time for the Volusia County Parade of Homes in late March.
Thousands of visitors are expected at Plantation Bay during the three week-long event to tour the Parade of Homes entries, Messina said.
Two and three bedroom town homes at Arbor Lake at Plantation Bay will be priced at $169,900 and $177,900, Messina said.
ICI Homes will open two model town homes in the spring. The three bedroom Arbor II town home offers an open living and dining room with a sliding door that opens onto a private covered lanai.
“The effect is really breathtaking,” Messina said. “The design provides lots of natural lighting and a lovely view from inside the home,” she added.
The Bimini II model town home features a master bedroom and second bedroom on the ground floor, with a third bedroom and bath upstairs.
About ICI Homes
ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 homebuilders in the nation. The 32+-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Free Driving School Gets Teen Drivers Revved Up for Safety Second Class Scheduled Due to Huge Interest
DAYTONA BEACH – A recent Teen Safety Driving School – presented by Gary Yeoman’s Ford Lincoln and the Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra – filled up so quickly that nearly one third of the 150 youths interested in the one-day class were told they would have to sign up for another session this Spring.
“When we decided to sponsor the class we expected it would be of interest to teenagers and their parents, but we had no idea it would be so popular,” said Allan Ziffra, a partner in the personal-injury firm. “So, to accommodate those who missed out, we hope to offer another class in a few months.”
The Feb. 18 class, which was taught at the Daytona Auto Mall by professional instructors, filled up a week before the deadline. Students who participated in the 2½-hour sessions were instructed in the fundamentals of driving, as well as the dangers, according to Carlos Lira, general manager at Gary Yeoman’s.
“The parents were happy, the kids were happy and I think everyone was surprised at how much they actually learned,” Lira said. He said the young drivers used their own vehicles or cars provided by the dealership that had drifters installed on them for better control.
Of the 100 students in the class, about a dozen were the children of several Rue & Ziffra employees, including law partners Kim Bouck and Allan L. Ziffra. Lira’s son, Michael – an aspiring race car driver – also participated in the course.
“Even though my son knows a lot about driving, I think he was really impressed with the course itself,” Lira said. “It was great to be part of something that benefitted not only my son, but so many others in the community.”
Lira said a date hasn’t been set yet, but Gary Yeoman’s plans to partner with Rue & Ziffra sometime in April or May for a second driving class. Just as the recent class was, the spring session will be open to Volusia and Flagler county drivers between the ages of 15 and 19 who have either a valid Florida Driver’s License or a permit. Those interested in participating can watch for details on either company’s website at www.rueziffra.com or www.garyyeomansford.com.
“When we decided to sponsor the class we expected it would be of interest to teenagers and their parents, but we had no idea it would be so popular,” said Allan Ziffra, a partner in the personal-injury firm. “So, to accommodate those who missed out, we hope to offer another class in a few months.”
The Feb. 18 class, which was taught at the Daytona Auto Mall by professional instructors, filled up a week before the deadline. Students who participated in the 2½-hour sessions were instructed in the fundamentals of driving, as well as the dangers, according to Carlos Lira, general manager at Gary Yeoman’s.
“The parents were happy, the kids were happy and I think everyone was surprised at how much they actually learned,” Lira said. He said the young drivers used their own vehicles or cars provided by the dealership that had drifters installed on them for better control.
Of the 100 students in the class, about a dozen were the children of several Rue & Ziffra employees, including law partners Kim Bouck and Allan L. Ziffra. Lira’s son, Michael – an aspiring race car driver – also participated in the course.
“Even though my son knows a lot about driving, I think he was really impressed with the course itself,” Lira said. “It was great to be part of something that benefitted not only my son, but so many others in the community.”
Lira said a date hasn’t been set yet, but Gary Yeoman’s plans to partner with Rue & Ziffra sometime in April or May for a second driving class. Just as the recent class was, the spring session will be open to Volusia and Flagler county drivers between the ages of 15 and 19 who have either a valid Florida Driver’s License or a permit. Those interested in participating can watch for details on either company’s website at www.rueziffra.com or www.garyyeomansford.com.
UCF Business Incubation Program Names Tiffany Laurencio Program Assistant at Sanford site
ORLANDO, Fla. --- The University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program has appointed Tiffany Laurencio as program assistant for its Sanford incubator.
Laurencio graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill, with a degree in Workforce Education Development. She is a U.S. Navy veteran and while on active duty served as a personnel specialist in various positions involved with education services, training and development, human resources and personnel management.
Gordon Hogan, director of the UCF Business Incubation Program, appointed Laurencio to the position to replace Peggy Allen, who was promoted to assistant to the director of the UCF Business Incubation Program. Allen was at the Sanford site nearly two years.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 125 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. The UCFBIP will open its 10th incubator in Apopka in Spring 2012. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
Laurencio graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill, with a degree in Workforce Education Development. She is a U.S. Navy veteran and while on active duty served as a personnel specialist in various positions involved with education services, training and development, human resources and personnel management.
Gordon Hogan, director of the UCF Business Incubation Program, appointed Laurencio to the position to replace Peggy Allen, who was promoted to assistant to the director of the UCF Business Incubation Program. Allen was at the Sanford site nearly two years.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 125 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. The UCFBIP will open its 10th incubator in Apopka in Spring 2012. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
University Club of Orlando promotes Ian Gonza to Service Director
ORLANDO, Fla. --- The University Club of Orlando has promoted Ian Gonza to service director.
Justin Wright, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said Gonza joined the University Club of Orlando three years ago and was most recently the service captain.
Justin Wright, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said Gonza joined the University Club of Orlando three years ago and was most recently the service captain.
First Green Bank names Rhonda Decandia Marketing Coordinator
EUSTIS, Fla. – First Green Bank, named Florida’s Green Company of the Year for 2011 by the U.S. Green Building Council’s Central Florida Chapter, has named Rhonda Decandia marketing coordinator.
Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank said Decandia attended the University of New Mexico and has 10 years of experience in marketing.
First Green Bank will celebrate the grand opening of its Ormond Beach branch office — the first outside Lake County — on May 12.
Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank said Decandia attended the University of New Mexico and has 10 years of experience in marketing.
First Green Bank will celebrate the grand opening of its Ormond Beach branch office — the first outside Lake County — on May 12.
Meritage Homes Names Clint Szubinski President of Orlando / Tampa Divisions
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Meritage Homes, which builds homes in two Florida markets, has appointed Clint Szubinski as president of the Orlando and Tampa Divisions.
Szubinski earned a law degree from Louisiana State University and has more than nine years of experience as a home building executive.
Szubinski formerly served as division president for Meritage Homes in Raleigh, N.C., and has an extensive background in land acquisition.
Szubinski earned a law degree from Louisiana State University and has more than nine years of experience as a home building executive.
Szubinski formerly served as division president for Meritage Homes in Raleigh, N.C., and has an extensive background in land acquisition.
Dicapta Plays Leading Role Providing Spanish Language Captioning of Educational Media for Blind and Hearing-Impaired Students
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. --- Dicapta has emerged as a leading provider of Spanish-language video descriptions and captions for educational media for blind and hearing-impaired students in the U.S.
Maria Diaz, chief executive officer, said Dicapta has been named a strategic partner of the Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP), a private not-for-profit organization funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by the National Association for the Deaf.
“The mission of the DCMP is to make educational media accessible to all, including blind and deaf students, by captioning and describing the vast educational media resources available in the U.S. today,” Diaz said.
Educational media---videos and tapes---is a major resource in the education of students with disabilities at all levels, Diaz said. But almost all U.S. educational media are produced in English.
“That is as it should be, but Spanish-speaking students with disabilities have limited access to such resources. This is why we are so pleased that the DCMP is going to add Spanish titles to its existing collection,” Diaz said.
The U.S. Department of Education funds efforts by the National Association for the Deaf to caption and describe educational media, Diaz said.
Now, Dicapta is playing a leading role in captioning and describing educational media for Spanish-speaking students.
“The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that Latinos develop visual impairments and blindness at the highest rate of any ethnic group in the country,” Diaz said.
“Gallaudet University reported in 2009-2010 that more than half of all deaf children are from ethnic/racial minority groups and that almost a third---30.4 percent---of these children are Latino,” she said.
“Educational media with Spanish-language captions and descriptions can offer many of these students a level playing field in the race to gain literacy skills and beyond and an education that will help make them productive citizens,” Diaz said.
“That is the need we are filling and we are pleased to say that we are a leading provider of these services in the U.S.,” she said.
Dicapta is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program in Winter Springs.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 125 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. The UCFBIP will open its 10th incubator in Apopka in spring 2012. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
Maria Diaz, chief executive officer, said Dicapta has been named a strategic partner of the Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP), a private not-for-profit organization funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by the National Association for the Deaf.
“The mission of the DCMP is to make educational media accessible to all, including blind and deaf students, by captioning and describing the vast educational media resources available in the U.S. today,” Diaz said.
Educational media---videos and tapes---is a major resource in the education of students with disabilities at all levels, Diaz said. But almost all U.S. educational media are produced in English.
“That is as it should be, but Spanish-speaking students with disabilities have limited access to such resources. This is why we are so pleased that the DCMP is going to add Spanish titles to its existing collection,” Diaz said.
The U.S. Department of Education funds efforts by the National Association for the Deaf to caption and describe educational media, Diaz said.
Now, Dicapta is playing a leading role in captioning and describing educational media for Spanish-speaking students.
“The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that Latinos develop visual impairments and blindness at the highest rate of any ethnic group in the country,” Diaz said.
“Gallaudet University reported in 2009-2010 that more than half of all deaf children are from ethnic/racial minority groups and that almost a third---30.4 percent---of these children are Latino,” she said.
“Educational media with Spanish-language captions and descriptions can offer many of these students a level playing field in the race to gain literacy skills and beyond and an education that will help make them productive citizens,” Diaz said.
“That is the need we are filling and we are pleased to say that we are a leading provider of these services in the U.S.,” she said.
Dicapta is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program in Winter Springs.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 125 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. The UCFBIP will open its 10th incubator in Apopka in spring 2012. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Stirling Sotheby’s Int'l Realty Agent Linnette Sanzalone earns Internet Marketing Specialist Designation
Advanced Marketing Designation Recognizes Deep Understanding of Internet Marketing Strategies for Helping Customers Buy & Sell Homes
ORLANDO, Fla. – Linnette Sanzalone, a Trusted Real Estate Advisor with Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, has been awarded the Internet Marketing Specialist designation for her proficiency in using Internet marketing strategies to help customers market their properties throughout the Web.
Sanzalone is now skilled in marketing real estate across the Internet – including all the major search engines, social media channels, CraigsList and more – with proven strategies that drive the maximum traffic and inquiry volume to help homes get sold fast and for the highest price possible.
“The most important attribute in choosing a real estate agent today is mastery of the Web as a marketing tool for your home or property,” said Ben Kinney, founder of the Internet Marketing Specialist Designation. “Linnette has mastered the Web marketing procedures that I actively use in my practice, and has distinguished herself among other real estate professionals in the market with these skills.”
For more information about Linnette Sanzalone and Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, please visit www.standaloneluxuryhomes.com .
About Linnette Sanzalone
Trusted Real Estate Advisor and Realtor Linnette Sanzalone brings to her clients expertise from a wide-ranging background that includes executive positions in Finance and Accounting. She began her real estate career in 2009 and focuses on the luxury homes market in the Windermere-Dr. Phillips area. She is a member of the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, Florida Realtors Association, and the National Association of Realtors.
ORLANDO, Fla. – Linnette Sanzalone, a Trusted Real Estate Advisor with Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, has been awarded the Internet Marketing Specialist designation for her proficiency in using Internet marketing strategies to help customers market their properties throughout the Web.
Sanzalone is now skilled in marketing real estate across the Internet – including all the major search engines, social media channels, CraigsList and more – with proven strategies that drive the maximum traffic and inquiry volume to help homes get sold fast and for the highest price possible.
“The most important attribute in choosing a real estate agent today is mastery of the Web as a marketing tool for your home or property,” said Ben Kinney, founder of the Internet Marketing Specialist Designation. “Linnette has mastered the Web marketing procedures that I actively use in my practice, and has distinguished herself among other real estate professionals in the market with these skills.”
For more information about Linnette Sanzalone and Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, please visit www.standaloneluxuryhomes.com .
About Linnette Sanzalone
Trusted Real Estate Advisor and Realtor Linnette Sanzalone brings to her clients expertise from a wide-ranging background that includes executive positions in Finance and Accounting. She began her real estate career in 2009 and focuses on the luxury homes market in the Windermere-Dr. Phillips area. She is a member of the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, Florida Realtors Association, and the National Association of Realtors.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Office Lease for Law Firm in Downtown Orlando Historic Building
MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new office lease agreement for for 2,339 square feet in Suite B, at 1000 Magnolia Ave. in downtown Orlando
Jack W. Lynch, senior associate at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the tenant, Moses Law Firm.
The landlord of the 6,500 square foot office/retail facility built in 1956 is 1000 Magnolia LLC, represented in the transaction by Tiffany Zullo of Tower Realty.
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.
Jack W. Lynch, senior associate at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the tenant, Moses Law Firm.
The landlord of the 6,500 square foot office/retail facility built in 1956 is 1000 Magnolia LLC, represented in the transaction by Tiffany Zullo of Tower Realty.
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.
Hendricks & Partners Negotiates sale of 44 Unit Oak Clusters West Apartments in Orlando for $1,188,000
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Hendricks & Partners, which ranks as one of the largest and most active multi-family investment banking and research companies in the U.S., recently negotiated the sale of Oak Clusters West Apartments at 5453 Oak Cluster Terrace in Orlando for $1,188,000.
Cole Whitaker, partner and director of the Southeast Division of Hendricks & Partners in Orlando said Associate Partner Hal Warren negotiated the sale representing the seller, Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, LLC.
A private investment group acquired the property. Oak Clusters West, built in 1984, includes 44 two-bedroom townhome apartment units in 11 two-story buildings situated on 2.3 acres.
Cole Whitaker, partner and director of the Southeast Division of Hendricks & Partners in Orlando said Associate Partner Hal Warren negotiated the sale representing the seller, Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, LLC.
A private investment group acquired the property. Oak Clusters West, built in 1984, includes 44 two-bedroom townhome apartment units in 11 two-story buildings situated on 2.3 acres.
Meritage Homes Launches Tampa Division, will open in Four Communities by early April
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Meritage Homes has launched a Tampa division and plans to open in four communities in the Tampa area market by April 1, Brian Kittle, vice president of sales for Meritage Homes, said.
Kittle said Meritage recently acquired 27 homesites at The Estuary at Mobbly Bay in Oldsmar; 12 home sites at Crystal Preserve located off Crystal Lake Road in North Tampa; 16 home sites at Bella Casa on Indian Head Drive also in North Tampa; and 31 home sites at Wellington Manor in Lutz.
Kittle said Meritage Homes will open model homes in three neighborhoods in April.
Kittle said Meritage recently acquired 27 homesites at The Estuary at Mobbly Bay in Oldsmar; 12 home sites at Crystal Preserve located off Crystal Lake Road in North Tampa; 16 home sites at Bella Casa on Indian Head Drive also in North Tampa; and 31 home sites at Wellington Manor in Lutz.
Kittle said Meritage Homes will open model homes in three neighborhoods in April.
Beazer Homes to open two New Model Homes in Mid March at Campbell Cove in Kissimmee
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Beazer Homes will open two new model homes in mid March at Campbell Cove, located off Boggy Creek and Myers Rd. south of Osceola Parkway.
Theresa Tilton, vice president of sales for Beazer Homes in the Orlando region, said the new model homes offer 1,862 and 2,206 square feet of living space.
The model homes are priced from $164,900.
Theresa Tilton, vice president of sales for Beazer Homes in the Orlando region, said the new model homes offer 1,862 and 2,206 square feet of living space.
The model homes are priced from $164,900.
Emerson International Negotiates Long Term Lease Renewal for 28,540 Square feet at CenterPointe II in Altamonte Springs
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Emerson International, which developed the CenterPointe Office at 220 E. Central Parkway in Altamonte Springs, recently negotiated a major lease renewal there.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, Inc. said Travel Holdings, Inc., owner of LastMinuteTravel.com renewed its lease for 28,540 square feet in the CenterPointe II building.
Kenneth Koch, commercial portfolio manager at Emerson International negotiated the transaction representing the landlord.
About Emerson International
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, Inc. said Travel Holdings, Inc., owner of LastMinuteTravel.com renewed its lease for 28,540 square feet in the CenterPointe II building.
Kenneth Koch, commercial portfolio manager at Emerson International negotiated the transaction representing the landlord.
About Emerson International
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies.
Mattamy Homes to Start Construction of Two Model Homes in Surprise - Heritage At Marley Park
Surprise, Ariz. ---- Mattamy Homes will start construction of two model homes in March and will be showcasing six new home designs at Heritage at Marley Park, located east of Reems Road and north of Cactus Road in Surprise.
Carolyn Morrison, vice president of operations for Mattamy Homes in Arizona, said the two new model homes---the Coventry and the Waterford---will open before the summer.
Mattamy Homes is building six distinctive three, four and five-bedroom new home designs at Heritage at Marley Park, priced from the180s. Homes range in size from 1,914 square feet of living space to 3,509 square feet with two and three-car garages. All of the homes feature open gathering rooms, spacious kitchens and the Waterford includes a casita for multi-generational living.
Marley Park offers amenities that include an elementary school, the Heritage Pool House, walk and jogging paths, resident events and the new community is situated across from Founder’s Park, just one of the several themed parks in each neighborhood.
Sales will begin in March and for more information, please visit www.mattamyhomes.com, or call 623-414-3111 to visit the sales center which is open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Friday is 1 to 6 p.m
About Mattamy Homes:
Mattamy Homes, www.mattamyhomes.com, expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla., with divisions in Arizona, Minneapolis, Charlotte, Jacksonville and Orlando. 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.
Carolyn Morrison, vice president of operations for Mattamy Homes in Arizona, said the two new model homes---the Coventry and the Waterford---will open before the summer.
Mattamy Homes is building six distinctive three, four and five-bedroom new home designs at Heritage at Marley Park, priced from the180s. Homes range in size from 1,914 square feet of living space to 3,509 square feet with two and three-car garages. All of the homes feature open gathering rooms, spacious kitchens and the Waterford includes a casita for multi-generational living.
Marley Park offers amenities that include an elementary school, the Heritage Pool House, walk and jogging paths, resident events and the new community is situated across from Founder’s Park, just one of the several themed parks in each neighborhood.
Sales will begin in March and for more information, please visit www.mattamyhomes.com, or call 623-414-3111 to visit the sales center which is open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Friday is 1 to 6 p.m
About Mattamy Homes:
Mattamy Homes, www.mattamyhomes.com, expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla., with divisions in Arizona, Minneapolis, Charlotte, Jacksonville and Orlando. 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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