ORLANDO, Fla. --- John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company in Orlando, moderated a panel discussion at the (IDA) International Downtown Association’s 2012 Spring Conference recently.
The panel session — Finding Your Retail Identity— included speakers Carol Hunter, director of communications for the downtown Mobile Alliance; Craig Ustler, president of Ustler Development, Inc. and Stefano Grande, executive director of Downtown Winnipeg BIZ.
The panelists discussed their retail success stories, what their greatest challenges were and how they made it work.
According to the IDA program, the merchandize mix of a downtown is often a reflection of the community’s identity or perceived identity. For some communities, a selection of name brand retailers is a statement of a well-established retail market. Others embrace local businesses as their preferred shopping destination. Retail elicits an emotional bond with individual consumers and their community.
“A retailer has to match the community — he is who he is — not what he wants to be,” Crossman said.
About Crossman & Company
Headquartered in Orlando, Fla. with offices in Atlanta, Ga., 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.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Only 12 new Homes Remain for Sale at Ridge Crest in Valrico, Priced from $179,900, Three are Move-in Ready
TAMPA, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has only 12 new single-family homes remaining for sale at Ridge Crest, located at 1401 Rowantree Drive south of Wheeler Rd. in Valrico.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay area, said three of the 12 are ready for immediate move-in.
Three, four and five bedroom homes at Ridge Crest range in size from 1,769 square feet of living space to 3,321 square feet.
Homes at Ridge Crest are priced from the high $170s.
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 for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay area, said three of the 12 are ready for immediate move-in.
Three, four and five bedroom homes at Ridge Crest range in size from 1,769 square feet of living space to 3,321 square feet.
Homes at Ridge Crest are priced from the high $170s.
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 Associate Katherine Rush named Woman to Watch
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Broker Associate Katherine Rush at Crossman & Company in Orlando was recently named a Woman to Watch in 2012 by Orlando Business Journal.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, said Rush graduated from the University of Florida and joined Crossman & Company in 2010.
In 2011, Rush negotiated retail property leases and sales that totaled more than 81,000 square feet valued at more than $4 million.
Rush was one of four Crossman & Company associates named a top retail producer during the recent Central Florida Commercial Associates of Realtors (CFCAR) Hallmark Awards.
Rich Crotty, executive vice president of Crossman & Company, said Rush is a young broker with a promising future.
“Katherine Rush is a highly dedicated professional who focuses intently on serving her clients and serving her community and we are all very proud of her,” Crotty said.
Crossman said he wants to compliment Ann Sonntag, publisher of Orlando Business Journal for her efforts to provide positive role models for women in Central Florida.
About Crossman & Company
Headquartered in Orlando, Fla. with offices in Atlanta, Ga., 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 Rush graduated from the University of Florida and joined Crossman & Company in 2010.
In 2011, Rush negotiated retail property leases and sales that totaled more than 81,000 square feet valued at more than $4 million.
Rush was one of four Crossman & Company associates named a top retail producer during the recent Central Florida Commercial Associates of Realtors (CFCAR) Hallmark Awards.
Rich Crotty, executive vice president of Crossman & Company, said Rush is a young broker with a promising future.
“Katherine Rush is a highly dedicated professional who focuses intently on serving her clients and serving her community and we are all very proud of her,” Crotty said.
Crossman said he wants to compliment Ann Sonntag, publisher of Orlando Business Journal for her efforts to provide positive role models for women in Central Florida.
About Crossman & Company
Headquartered in Orlando, Fla. with offices in Atlanta, Ga., 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.
Meritage Homes Set to Open 68 Home Sites in First Phase at Windermere Trails in Southwest Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Meritage Homes plans to open 68 single family home sites in the first phase at Windermere Trails located off C.R. 535 and Reams Road in the Windermere area of southwest Orlando.
Brian Kittle, vice president of sales for Meritage Homes in the Orlando region, said Meritage Homes will build 68 new three, four, five, six, seven and eight bedroom homes in the first phase at Windermere Trails that range is size from 1,646 square feet of living space to 4,322 square feet priced from the high $100s.
Kittle said Meritage Homes has started construction of the three model homes that should be completed the end of May.
Brian Kittle, vice president of sales for Meritage Homes in the Orlando region, said Meritage Homes will build 68 new three, four, five, six, seven and eight bedroom homes in the first phase at Windermere Trails that range is size from 1,646 square feet of living space to 4,322 square feet priced from the high $100s.
Kittle said Meritage Homes has started construction of the three model homes that should be completed the end of May.
Six Associates at Crossman & Company Win CFCAR Hallmark Awards
ORLANDO, Fla. /ATLANTA, Ga. --- Six associates at Crossman & Company – one of the largest retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast – earned accolades during the recent Central Florida Commercial Association of Realtors (CFCAR) Hallmark Awards.
John Crossman CCIM, president of Crossman & Company, said four Crossman & Company associates were recognized among the region’s top 10 retail producers in 2012; Vice President of Leasing Justin Greider, Director Whitaker Leonhardt and Associate Katherine Rush and Senior Associate Craig Katterfield.
Crossman & Company Director Brian Carolan and Associate Tracy Harrison earned 2012 Circle of Achievement awards.
Associates at Crossman & Company have been recognized among the top 10 retail producers every year since CFCAR launched its award program in 1995, according to Crossman.
Former Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty, executive vice president at Crossman & Company, said the CFCAR Hallmark Awards are an important measure of achievement for commercial real estate professionals.
“We are proud of our associates for their recognition, and we are honored to support CFCAR,” Crotty said.
About Crossman & Company
Headquartered in Orlando, Fla. with offices in Atlanta, Ga., 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 CCIM, president of Crossman & Company, said four Crossman & Company associates were recognized among the region’s top 10 retail producers in 2012; Vice President of Leasing Justin Greider, Director Whitaker Leonhardt and Associate Katherine Rush and Senior Associate Craig Katterfield.
Crossman & Company Director Brian Carolan and Associate Tracy Harrison earned 2012 Circle of Achievement awards.
Associates at Crossman & Company have been recognized among the top 10 retail producers every year since CFCAR launched its award program in 1995, according to Crossman.
Former Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty, executive vice president at Crossman & Company, said the CFCAR Hallmark Awards are an important measure of achievement for commercial real estate professionals.
“We are proud of our associates for their recognition, and we are honored to support CFCAR,” Crotty said.
About Crossman & Company
Headquartered in Orlando, Fla. with offices in Atlanta, Ga., 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.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty named exclusive sales agents for luxury home of Author, Speaker Mike Dooley
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been named exclusive sales agents for a $475,000 luxury home in Southwest Orlando owned by noted author and entrepreneur Mike Dooley.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty said Dooley is a former Price Water House Cooper’s International tax consultant turned New Age Spiritual guide and author of New York Times best seller Infinite Possibilities: The Art of Living Your Dreams and Leveraging the Universe: 7 Steps to Engaging Life’s Magic.
Dooley heads TUT Enterprises, an adventure travel club that has more than 403,000 members in 192 countries worldwide.
The custom designed luxury home, located at 10340 Cypress Isle Court, offers four bedrooms and three baths in 2,772 square feet of living space on a park-like half acre homesite with rare palms and exotic trees and seven foot manicured hedges on both sides.
Soderstrom said the luxury home features a large private screen enclosed pool, along with a spacious covered patio for entertaining.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Luxury Home Specialist Michelle Hochfelder is representing the property.
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, 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 Dooley is a former Price Water House Cooper’s International tax consultant turned New Age Spiritual guide and author of New York Times best seller Infinite Possibilities: The Art of Living Your Dreams and Leveraging the Universe: 7 Steps to Engaging Life’s Magic.
Dooley heads TUT Enterprises, an adventure travel club that has more than 403,000 members in 192 countries worldwide.
The custom designed luxury home, located at 10340 Cypress Isle Court, offers four bedrooms and three baths in 2,772 square feet of living space on a park-like half acre homesite with rare palms and exotic trees and seven foot manicured hedges on both sides.
Soderstrom said the luxury home features a large private screen enclosed pool, along with a spacious covered patio for entertaining.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Luxury Home Specialist Michelle Hochfelder is representing the property.
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, 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.
Ashton Wood Homes Opens Eight Estate Home Sites,20 Traditional Home Sites at Laureate Park in Lake Nona
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has opened eight Estate Series home sites for sale at Laureate Park, located off Tavistock Lakes Blvd. in Lake Nona, the master planned community in Southeast Orlando.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said four and five bedroom Estate Series homes on 70 foot home sites range in size from 2,898 square feet of living space to 3,847 square feet and are priced from $394,990.
Standard features in the Estate Series homes include 12-foot ceilings, gourmet kitchens and three-car garages.
Roche said Ashton Woods has also opened 20 more traditional home sites for sale at Laureate Park to build three and four bedroom homes with two or two-and-a-half baths that will range in size from 2,026 square feet to 2,491 square feet, priced from $289,990.
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 http://www.ashtonwoods.com .
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said four and five bedroom Estate Series homes on 70 foot home sites range in size from 2,898 square feet of living space to 3,847 square feet and are priced from $394,990.
Standard features in the Estate Series homes include 12-foot ceilings, gourmet kitchens and three-car garages.
Roche said Ashton Woods has also opened 20 more traditional home sites for sale at Laureate Park to build three and four bedroom homes with two or two-and-a-half baths that will range in size from 2,026 square feet to 2,491 square feet, priced from $289,990.
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 http://www.ashtonwoods.com .
PARK SQUARE HOMES APPOINTS ANTHONY ROUHANA INTERNET HOME SALES AND MARKETING COORDINATOR
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Park Square Homes has appointed Anthony Rouhana Internet Home Sales and Marketing Coordinator.
Vishaal Gupta, president of Park Square Homes, said Rouhana is a graduate of the University of Florida and has more than three years of experience in marketing and advertising.
Vishaal Gupta, president of Park Square Homes, said Rouhana is a graduate of the University of Florida and has more than three years of experience in marketing and advertising.
Ryland Homes Opens 35 Home Sites in New Phase Priced From the $360s at Eagles Landing at The Palisades in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Ryland Homes has opened 35 new home sites at Eagles Landing at The Palisades, the master planned community located off Highway 49 in southwest Charlotte.
Krista Long, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Charlotte region, said Ryland plans to build 35 new single family homes priced from the $360s in its newest phase at the community.
The full brick single family luxury homes priced from the $360s will range in size from 3,144 square feet of living space to more than 4,000 square feet, Long said.
Some new homes at Eagles Landing at The Palisades will feature first floor master bedrooms and game rooms. Basement and golf course home sites are available, Long added.
Nestled on the banks of Lake Wylie, The Palisades earned Audubon International’s highest certification.
The Palisades features a Jack Nicklaus designed championship golf course and private country club, soccer training complex and more than seven miles of hiking and nature trails. The private Palisades Episcopal School in the community with Junior Kindergarten through 8th Grade offers small group instruction and an exceptional classical curriculum.
The Tim Wilkison Signature Sports Complex at The Palisades features a swimming pool and waterslide, state-of-the-art fitness center and an award winning tennis complex.
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 24 homebuilding divisions 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 the Charlotte region, said Ryland plans to build 35 new single family homes priced from the $360s in its newest phase at the community.
The full brick single family luxury homes priced from the $360s will range in size from 3,144 square feet of living space to more than 4,000 square feet, Long said.
Some new homes at Eagles Landing at The Palisades will feature first floor master bedrooms and game rooms. Basement and golf course home sites are available, Long added.
Nestled on the banks of Lake Wylie, The Palisades earned Audubon International’s highest certification.
The Palisades features a Jack Nicklaus designed championship golf course and private country club, soccer training complex and more than seven miles of hiking and nature trails. The private Palisades Episcopal School in the community with Junior Kindergarten through 8th Grade offers small group instruction and an exceptional classical curriculum.
The Tim Wilkison Signature Sports Complex at The Palisades features a swimming pool and waterslide, state-of-the-art fitness center and an award winning tennis complex.
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 24 homebuilding divisions 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."
SeaGate Homes to Start Spec Homes in Three Different Communities
PALM COAST – SeaGate Homes, Flagler County’s largest and most active home builder, plans to start construction on three spec homes in three different communities in May.
Two of the homes – a 2,770-square-foot Summerland model and a 2,048-square-foot Sea Spray – will be built in St. Augustine’s Whisper Ridge and Seagrove communities, respectively. The third, a 2,446-square-foot Worthington – will be in Palm Coast, according to Michael Sawdai, SeaGate’s vice president of operations.
The Worthington – a four-bedroom, two-bath, plan – will be priced at $202,900 and located in Palm Coast’s Cypress Knoll community. One of SeaGate’s most popular plans, the home will feature tile floors, stainless-steel appliances, 42" cabinets with crown molding, and granite countertops.
The Summerland is a four-bedroom, three-bath, three-car garage plan that will be built on a one-third acre lakefront lot in the final phase of Whisper Ridge Reserve. It will include an inviting double-door entry, decorative arches, coffered ceilings, a 32-foot covered lanai, and a pool bath, as well as an oversized master suite with two large walk-in closets. Sawdai said it will be priced at $289,900.
The four-bedroom, two-bath Sea Spray will be located in the quaint beachside, master-planned community of Seagrove on Anastasia Island. Built in a Craftsman style, the home will feature a large, welcoming front porch, a tray ceiling in the master, and a spacious kitchen with a bay window breakfast nook. It will be priced at $299,900.
For more information, please call 386-445-1616 or visit www.SeaGateHomes.com.
About SeaGate Homes:
SeaGate Homes, Flagler County’s largest homebuilder, is an 18-year-old, family-owned company with headquarters in Palm Coast. SeaGate builds quality homes at communities in St. Augustine, Palm Coast, as well as through their On-Your-Lot program in Volusia, Flagler and St. Johns counties. Prices range from the $100s to the $400s.
Two of the homes – a 2,770-square-foot Summerland model and a 2,048-square-foot Sea Spray – will be built in St. Augustine’s Whisper Ridge and Seagrove communities, respectively. The third, a 2,446-square-foot Worthington – will be in Palm Coast, according to Michael Sawdai, SeaGate’s vice president of operations.
The Worthington – a four-bedroom, two-bath, plan – will be priced at $202,900 and located in Palm Coast’s Cypress Knoll community. One of SeaGate’s most popular plans, the home will feature tile floors, stainless-steel appliances, 42" cabinets with crown molding, and granite countertops.
The Summerland is a four-bedroom, three-bath, three-car garage plan that will be built on a one-third acre lakefront lot in the final phase of Whisper Ridge Reserve. It will include an inviting double-door entry, decorative arches, coffered ceilings, a 32-foot covered lanai, and a pool bath, as well as an oversized master suite with two large walk-in closets. Sawdai said it will be priced at $289,900.
The four-bedroom, two-bath Sea Spray will be located in the quaint beachside, master-planned community of Seagrove on Anastasia Island. Built in a Craftsman style, the home will feature a large, welcoming front porch, a tray ceiling in the master, and a spacious kitchen with a bay window breakfast nook. It will be priced at $299,900.
For more information, please call 386-445-1616 or visit www.SeaGateHomes.com.
About SeaGate Homes:
SeaGate Homes, Flagler County’s largest homebuilder, is an 18-year-old, family-owned company with headquarters in Palm Coast. SeaGate builds quality homes at communities in St. Augustine, Palm Coast, as well as through their On-Your-Lot program in Volusia, Flagler and St. Johns counties. Prices range from the $100s to the $400s.
HOMETOWN HEALTH TV RECEIVES LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
LEESBURG, Fla. – Hometown Health TV LLC, a Lake County health and medical-oriented TV production company, received a 2012 Lake County Community Service Award recently (April 25).
In its 22nd year, the 2012 awards were sponsored by the Lake County League of Cities, the Daily Commercial, Leadership Lake, the Chamber Alliance of Lake County, Lake-Sumter Community College’s Business Resource Center and Lake Receptions.
The “Entrepreneur Award” – given to Hometown Health President Marc Robertz-Schwartz√ at a recognition banquet in Mount Dora – was presented for the company’s “continued dedication and commitment” to Lake County and its residents.
“By name and definition, Hometown Health TV is hyper local to our hometown. To be recognized for our commitment to our community is not only extremely gratifying and humbling, but proof that we are delivering on our core values of educating, informing and being a significant corporate citizen to the residents of Lake County,” Robertz-Schwartz said.
A client of the University of Central Florida’s Business Incubation Program in Leesburg, Hometown Health TV launched in 2009 with the goals of developing cost-effective video and web platforms for physicians and healthcare professionals, while creating a valuable waiting room experience for patients by educating, informing and entertaining. For more information, visit www.YourHometownHealth.com.
About Hometown Health TV
Hometown Health TV is complemented by its website www.YourHometownHealth.com and a YouTube channel, both of which include access to the most recent content featured in the video program, as well as profiles of the participating medical professionals and support content.
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 134 current clients) create over $363 million in annual total economic output and more than 3,120 new jobs (taking direct and indirect and induced impact into account) with an average salary of $59,000. With ten facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development among the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Apopka, 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. For more information about the Program and its clients and graduates, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
In its 22nd year, the 2012 awards were sponsored by the Lake County League of Cities, the Daily Commercial, Leadership Lake, the Chamber Alliance of Lake County, Lake-Sumter Community College’s Business Resource Center and Lake Receptions.
The “Entrepreneur Award” – given to Hometown Health President Marc Robertz-Schwartz√ at a recognition banquet in Mount Dora – was presented for the company’s “continued dedication and commitment” to Lake County and its residents.
“By name and definition, Hometown Health TV is hyper local to our hometown. To be recognized for our commitment to our community is not only extremely gratifying and humbling, but proof that we are delivering on our core values of educating, informing and being a significant corporate citizen to the residents of Lake County,” Robertz-Schwartz said.
A client of the University of Central Florida’s Business Incubation Program in Leesburg, Hometown Health TV launched in 2009 with the goals of developing cost-effective video and web platforms for physicians and healthcare professionals, while creating a valuable waiting room experience for patients by educating, informing and entertaining. For more information, visit www.YourHometownHealth.com.
About Hometown Health TV
Hometown Health TV is complemented by its website www.YourHometownHealth.com and a YouTube channel, both of which include access to the most recent content featured in the video program, as well as profiles of the participating medical professionals and support content.
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 134 current clients) create over $363 million in annual total economic output and more than 3,120 new jobs (taking direct and indirect and induced impact into account) with an average salary of $59,000. With ten facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development among the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Apopka, 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. For more information about the Program and its clients and graduates, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Ashton Woods Homes Completes, Opens Three New Homes at Eagles Landing at Westyn Bay and all Three are Move-In Ready
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has opened three new single-family homes at Eagles Landing at Westyn Bay, which overlooks Lake Apopka off of West Road and Ocoee-Apopka Road in Ocoee.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said all three new homes are ready for immediate move-in.
New homes at Eagles Landing at Westyn Bay range in size 2,487 square feet of space to 3,927 square feet priced from $254,990.
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 http://www.ashtonwoods.com .
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said all three new homes are ready for immediate move-in.
New homes at Eagles Landing at Westyn Bay range in size 2,487 square feet of space to 3,927 square feet priced from $254,990.
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 http://www.ashtonwoods.com .
Rhodes+Brito Architects Awarded Contracts to Design New Schools for Eccleston and Washington Shores Elementary Schools
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Rhodes+Brito Architects, based in Orlando was recently awarded a contract to design new Orlando area elementary schools at Eccleston Elementary School, 1500 Aaron Ave., and Washington Shores Elementary School, 944 W. Lake Mann Drive.
Ruffin Rhodes, co-founder and partner at Rhodes+Brito Architects, said both projects are budgeted at $10 million.
The project will include a complete replacement of both Eccleston Elementary and Washington Shores schools.
The replacement project for Eccleston will start construction this August.
The Washington Shores construction is scheduled to get underway in summer of 2013.
Both schools will be approximately 35,000 square feet when built.
About Rhodes+Brito
Rhodes+Brito Architects, 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.
Ruffin Rhodes, co-founder and partner at Rhodes+Brito Architects, said both projects are budgeted at $10 million.
The project will include a complete replacement of both Eccleston Elementary and Washington Shores schools.
The replacement project for Eccleston will start construction this August.
The Washington Shores construction is scheduled to get underway in summer of 2013.
Both schools will be approximately 35,000 square feet when built.
About Rhodes+Brito
Rhodes+Brito Architects, 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.
NAI Realvest Negotiates Two New Lease Agreements for more than 4,000 Square Feet at Industrial Facility in Longwood
MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated two new lease agreements totaling 4,125 square feet of industrial space at 853 Waterway Place in Longwood.
NAI Realvest Associate Michael Heidrich, Jr., was the lead broker for both transactions, representing the landlord and the local tenants, along with Michael Heidrich Sr., Principal at NAI Realvest.
NACB, Inc. leased units 125 and 141 totaling 2,875 square feet at the facility and Gene Lagardo leased unit 133 with 1,250 square feet.
The building is now 100 percent leased with the owner occupying the other 3,375 square feet of the 7,500 square foot building which Heidrich, Sr. sold to them in January of 2010 for $385,000.
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 Associate Michael Heidrich, Jr., was the lead broker for both transactions, representing the landlord and the local tenants, along with Michael Heidrich Sr., Principal at NAI Realvest.
NACB, Inc. leased units 125 and 141 totaling 2,875 square feet at the facility and Gene Lagardo leased unit 133 with 1,250 square feet.
The building is now 100 percent leased with the owner occupying the other 3,375 square feet of the 7,500 square foot building which Heidrich, Sr. sold to them in January of 2010 for $385,000.
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 $870,000 Sale Price for 12+ Acre Development Site in Poinciana Office & Industrial Park in Osceola County
MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently completed the $870,000 sale of a 12.51-acre industrial development site at Poinciana Office and Industrial Park on Poinciana Blvd. and U.S. Hwy.17-92 in Poinciana, Osceola County.
NAI Realvest Principals Robert Blackwell, SIOR and Michael Heidrich negotiated the transaction representing the seller Avatar Properties, Inc. of Coral Gables.
Red Apple at Poinciana, LLC a Fort Lauderdale-based developer, bought the site designated as Tract H in the industrial park and plans to develop a charter school.
Dan Shalloway of Sperry Van Ness 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 Principals Robert Blackwell, SIOR and Michael Heidrich negotiated the transaction representing the seller Avatar Properties, Inc. of Coral Gables.
Red Apple at Poinciana, LLC a Fort Lauderdale-based developer, bought the site designated as Tract H in the industrial park and plans to develop a charter school.
Dan Shalloway of Sperry Van Ness 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.
Tolaris Homes Starts Construction of $450,000 Luxury Home Designed for Empty Nesters at Lake Forest
LAKE FOREST, Fla. – Tolaris Homes which builds luxury custom homes throughout Central Florida, will start construction of a $450,000 luxury home at Lake Forest off SR 46 in north Seminole County within the next 90 days.
Rick Bavec, president of Tolaris Homes, said the 2,800 square foot luxury home has already been sold to an active adult couple.
Bavec said Tolaris as several more luxury custom homes in the pipeline that ideal for empty nesters.
“We are seeing more custom home buyers whose children are old enough to have left home and who want to live in a smaller custom home, rather than a multi-story townhome or production tract home,” Bavec said.
“They are downsizing their home but not their lifestyle,” Bavec said.
Rick Bavec, president of Tolaris Homes, said the 2,800 square foot luxury home has already been sold to an active adult couple.
Bavec said Tolaris as several more luxury custom homes in the pipeline that ideal for empty nesters.
“We are seeing more custom home buyers whose children are old enough to have left home and who want to live in a smaller custom home, rather than a multi-story townhome or production tract home,” Bavec said.
“They are downsizing their home but not their lifestyle,” Bavec said.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Office Lease at Wekiva Center in Apopka
MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently completed a new lease agreement for 1,600 square feet of office space at Wekiva Center located at 1706 E. Semoran Boulevard near the intersection of U.S. 441 in Apopka.
Tom R. Kelley II, CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the landlord Maitland-based Wekiva Center Partnership.
The tenant Blanco Professional Services, Inc., a bookkeeping services and tax accountants firm, was represented by Zaida Cabrisa of Orlando Realty Investments.
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.
Tom R. Kelley II, CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the landlord Maitland-based Wekiva Center Partnership.
The tenant Blanco Professional Services, Inc., a bookkeeping services and tax accountants firm, was represented by Zaida Cabrisa of Orlando Realty Investments.
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.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE SET FOR APRIL 28 AT PORT ORANGE CITY CENTER
PORT ORANGE – Port Orange’s Relay for Life, an annual event to raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society, will be kicked off at noon on Saturday, April 28 at the City Center Complex, 1000 City Center Circle.
Included in the event will be an 18-hour relay race, an inspirational Survivors’ Lap and a candlelight ceremony, according to Allan L. Ziffra√, president of the Rue & Ziffra law firm, a sponsor of the race.
“We’re excited once again to be a silver sponsor of this event,” Ziffra said. “We have nearly a dozen employees either participating in the race, handing out water to runners or selling pizza and other items to benefit the American Cancer Society.”
Jessica Eckelbarger√, the firm’s marketing director, is serving as captain of the Rue & Ziffra team and invites anyone who isn’t walking with a group to join them in the relay.
Eckelbarger said the firm’s efforts in 2011 raised more than $4,000 to help fight cancer and they have set a goal of $5,000 for this year’s race.
For more information about the event, call 386-788-7700 or visit http://www.rueziffra.com/relay-for-life-rueziffra-event
About Rue & Ziffra:
Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange, DeLand and Palm Coast. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
Included in the event will be an 18-hour relay race, an inspirational Survivors’ Lap and a candlelight ceremony, according to Allan L. Ziffra√, president of the Rue & Ziffra law firm, a sponsor of the race.
“We’re excited once again to be a silver sponsor of this event,” Ziffra said. “We have nearly a dozen employees either participating in the race, handing out water to runners or selling pizza and other items to benefit the American Cancer Society.”
Jessica Eckelbarger√, the firm’s marketing director, is serving as captain of the Rue & Ziffra team and invites anyone who isn’t walking with a group to join them in the relay.
Eckelbarger said the firm’s efforts in 2011 raised more than $4,000 to help fight cancer and they have set a goal of $5,000 for this year’s race.
For more information about the event, call 386-788-7700 or visit http://www.rueziffra.com/relay-for-life-rueziffra-event
About Rue & Ziffra:
Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange, DeLand and Palm Coast. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
Meritage Homes to Start Construction of Two Model Homes in May at Fells Landing in Lake Nona area
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Meritage Homes plans to start construction of two model homes in May at Fells Landing, located off Narcoossee Rd. in the Lake Nona area.
Brian Kittle, vice president of sales for Meritage Homes, said Meritage plans to build 146 new single family homes at Fells Landing that range in size from 2,200 square feet of living space to 5,200 square feet.
Kittle said four, five, six, seven and eight bedroom single family homes at Fells Landing feature one and two story designs priced from the $200s.
Brian Kittle, vice president of sales for Meritage Homes, said Meritage plans to build 146 new single family homes at Fells Landing that range in size from 2,200 square feet of living space to 5,200 square feet.
Kittle said four, five, six, seven and eight bedroom single family homes at Fells Landing feature one and two story designs priced from the $200s.
VILLAGES OF ROYAL PALM RAISES $800 FOR DRESS FOR SUCCESS AT ANNUAL FASHION SHOW
PORT ORANGE, Fla. --- The Villages of Royal Palm’s Fifth Annual Fashion Show at its community clubhouse ballroom recently raised $800 for Volusia County’s Dress for Success program, which enables disadvantaged women in the Volusia area by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools to help them thrive in work and in life.
Winston Schwartz, whose company developed the Villages of Royal Palm, said his company matched the residents’ contributions with another $400 contribution.
The Fifth Annual Villages of Royal Palm Fashion Show was sponsored by Patchington’s and Joseph A. Banks menswear, both located at The Trails shopping center in Ormond Beach.
The Villages of Royal Palm is an award-winning active adult lifestyle community in Port Orange.
Winston Schwartz, whose company developed the Villages of Royal Palm, said his company matched the residents’ contributions with another $400 contribution.
The Fifth Annual Villages of Royal Palm Fashion Show was sponsored by Patchington’s and Joseph A. Banks menswear, both located at The Trails shopping center in Ormond Beach.
The Villages of Royal Palm is an award-winning active adult lifestyle community in Port Orange.
The Henin Group Opens New Two Bedroom Model Condominium at Whispering Palms in Largo
DEBARY, Fla. — The Henin Group, developers of the award-winning Riviera Bella luxury community overlooking the St. Johns River in Debary, recently opened one model condominium home at Whispering Palms Condominium located off Ulmerton Road in Largo.
Jerome Henin, who heads the Henin Group, said Whispering Palms Condominium offers 59 two-bedroom, two-bath condominium units priced from $89,900.
Jerome Henin, who heads the Henin Group, said Whispering Palms Condominium offers 59 two-bedroom, two-bath condominium units priced from $89,900.
Lennar Introduces New Product Line at Live Oak Preserve in New Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division has introduced a new product line on 45 foot home sites at Live Oak Preserve, located off Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in New Tampa.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the new three, four and five bedroom homes range in size from 1,353 square feet of living space to 2,440 square feet.
The new homes feature two to three-and-a-half baths and two car garages.
Metheny added that 75 new home sites are available at Live Oak Preserve.
Live Oak Preserve boasts a clubhouse with resort-style swimming pool, playground, tennis courts and ball fields as well as more than 360 acres of wildlife preserves and conservation areas. The community is convenient to parks, restaurants, shopping, schools and major highways.
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Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the new three, four and five bedroom homes range in size from 1,353 square feet of living space to 2,440 square feet.
The new homes feature two to three-and-a-half baths and two car garages.
Metheny added that 75 new home sites are available at Live Oak Preserve.
Live Oak Preserve boasts a clubhouse with resort-style swimming pool, playground, tennis courts and ball fields as well as more than 360 acres of wildlife preserves and conservation areas. The community is convenient to parks, restaurants, shopping, schools and major highways.
Visit www.Lennar.com
ICI Homes to host Realtor Reception April 26 to showcase new Salerno model home at Live Oak Estates in Lake Nona area
ORLANDO, Fla. --- ICI Homes, based in Daytona Beach, will showcase its new Salerno model home during a special reception for Central Florida Realtors Thursday April 26 at Live Oak Estates, located on Rambling Oak Blvd. off Lake Mary Jane and Moss Park Roads east of the Lake Nona area in southeast Orlando.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said the Realtor Reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, plenty of beverages and door prizes for participating realtors.
The Salerno model home offers four bedrooms and three baths in 2,837 square feet of living area with a three-car garage, priced from $489,000.
The Salerno model home features a big open great room area with a wall of sliding glass which looks out onto the covered lanai, a galley kitchen with island, and an enormous owner’s suite and master bath.
ICI Homes plans to build 41 single family homes at Live Oak Estates that range in size from 2,700 square feet of living space to 5,100 square feet.
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 Realtor Reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, plenty of beverages and door prizes for participating realtors.
The Salerno model home offers four bedrooms and three baths in 2,837 square feet of living area with a three-car garage, priced from $489,000.
The Salerno model home features a big open great room area with a wall of sliding glass which looks out onto the covered lanai, a galley kitchen with island, and an enormous owner’s suite and master bath.
ICI Homes plans to build 41 single family homes at Live Oak Estates that range in size from 2,700 square feet of living space to 5,100 square feet.
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.
Ken LaRoe of First Green Bank Aims to Expand Missionary Role in Lake County with New Global Alliance
MOUNT DORA, Fla. --- Terms like “environmental” and “global alliance” may raise the hackles of many conservatives, but for Kenneth LaRoe, the founder of First Green Bank of Mount Dora, the bedrock ideals behind those words have a universal appeal that is steadily winning over Lake County consumers.
First Green Bank recently celebrated the opening of its award-winning Mount Dora headquarters facility by announcing its ranking as the second privately constructed building in Florida to qualify for the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Platinum certification for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
LaRoe admits he worried that the bank’s avowed role as a “local bank with a global mission” might turn off conservative Lake County consumers.
He worried even more last week when he announced that First Green Bank was about to join the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, an international group that ranks as the leading independent network of banks that openly embrace sustainable banking practices.
Recently, LaRoe attended the network’s annual conference in Vancouver. With 15 member banks in 12 countries worldwide, combined assets of more than $26 billion and banking operations in some 24 countries, the Global Alliance for Banking on Values is hardly more than an upstart.
“We haven’t anywhere near the resources of a Bank of America or a Bear Stearns,” LaRoe conceded.
“But we have an unshakable commitment to our communities. And we have a firm conviction that values-based business decisions will create profits that supersede quarterly gains and share prices,” he said.
Values appeal to even the most ardent conservatives, LaRoe said.
“Environmental stewardship, the exercise of moral values, building our communities on sound foundations, these are all fundamental tenets of the conservative movement in America and always have been,” LaRoe said.
LaRoe sees them as building blocks. And so do his customers. The bank’s accounts, deposits, reserves and loans are up substantially over last year.
“The banking industry is evolving from a hunter-gatherer model to a more settled agrarian way of life that applies resources wisely to create surplus and wealth... and hunting seasons,” LaRoe said.
“The economy is recovering, and banking’s role is to power that growth, build communities, and nurture commerce,” he said.
First Green Bank recently celebrated the opening of its award-winning Mount Dora headquarters facility by announcing its ranking as the second privately constructed building in Florida to qualify for the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Platinum certification for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
LaRoe admits he worried that the bank’s avowed role as a “local bank with a global mission” might turn off conservative Lake County consumers.
He worried even more last week when he announced that First Green Bank was about to join the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, an international group that ranks as the leading independent network of banks that openly embrace sustainable banking practices.
Recently, LaRoe attended the network’s annual conference in Vancouver. With 15 member banks in 12 countries worldwide, combined assets of more than $26 billion and banking operations in some 24 countries, the Global Alliance for Banking on Values is hardly more than an upstart.
“We haven’t anywhere near the resources of a Bank of America or a Bear Stearns,” LaRoe conceded.
“But we have an unshakable commitment to our communities. And we have a firm conviction that values-based business decisions will create profits that supersede quarterly gains and share prices,” he said.
Values appeal to even the most ardent conservatives, LaRoe said.
“Environmental stewardship, the exercise of moral values, building our communities on sound foundations, these are all fundamental tenets of the conservative movement in America and always have been,” LaRoe said.
LaRoe sees them as building blocks. And so do his customers. The bank’s accounts, deposits, reserves and loans are up substantially over last year.
“The banking industry is evolving from a hunter-gatherer model to a more settled agrarian way of life that applies resources wisely to create surplus and wealth... and hunting seasons,” LaRoe said.
“The economy is recovering, and banking’s role is to power that growth, build communities, and nurture commerce,” he said.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Henin Group Names Matt Boltz Director of Sales and Operations at Henin Homes Inc.
DEBARY, Fla. – The Henin Group, which develops unique luxury communities, has appointed veteran home building executive Matt Boltz as director of sales and operations at Henin Homes Inc. at Riviera Bella in DeBary.
Jerome Henin, who heads the Henin Group, said Boltz who has more than 18 years of success as a home building executive will oversee all home building operations for Henin Homes, which currently is building in Riviera Bella, a waterfront property in DeBary, along with custom construction throughout the Central Florida area.
Jerome Henin, who heads the Henin Group, said Boltz who has more than 18 years of success as a home building executive will oversee all home building operations for Henin Homes, which currently is building in Riviera Bella, a waterfront property in DeBary, along with custom construction throughout the Central Florida area.
Ashton Woods Homes Names Carolyn Vanderzyden New Home Sales Associate at Eagle Landing in Ocoee
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes in Orlando has appointed Carolyn Vanderzyden a new home sales associate at Eagle Landing at Westyn Bay in Ocoee.
Mike Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes, said Vanderzyden attended Florida State University and has more than seven years of experience in new home sales.
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 .
Mike Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes, said Vanderzyden attended Florida State University and has more than seven years of experience in new home sales.
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 .
NAI Realvest Negotiates $1.3 Million Sale Price for 18+ Acre Bank Owned Land in Davenport
MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated the sale of an 18.35 acre parcel of land located at 2425 Frontage Rd. in Davenport for $1,300,000.
Thomas E. Hankins, CCIM, SIOR, principal at NAI Realvest and Broker Associate Drew Saphos, CCIM negotiated the transaction representing the seller, Homebanc N.A. of Tampa.
Barnum City Grove 3, LLLP of Orlando, owner of adjoining land, purchased the foreclosed property, which is zoned Regional Activity Center (RAC-X). Barnum, who plans to establish grove operations on the property as expansion of its existing grove, was not represented by a broker in the transaction.
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.
Thomas E. Hankins, CCIM, SIOR, principal at NAI Realvest and Broker Associate Drew Saphos, CCIM negotiated the transaction representing the seller, Homebanc N.A. of Tampa.
Barnum City Grove 3, LLLP of Orlando, owner of adjoining land, purchased the foreclosed property, which is zoned Regional Activity Center (RAC-X). Barnum, who plans to establish grove operations on the property as expansion of its existing grove, was not represented by a broker in the transaction.
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.
Lennar Opens New Phase with 65 Home Sites at Concord Station in Land O’ Lakes
TAMPA, Fla --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division has opened a new phase with 65 home sites at Concord Station, located on SR 54, two miles east of Suncoast Parkway in Land O’ Lakes in Pasco County.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said homes in the new phase range in size from 1,600 square feet of living space to 3,889 square feet priced from the $190s.
Amenities at Concord Station are extensive, including a clubhouse/community center with media room and game tables, swimming pool and pool deck as well as children’s playground, basketball and tennis courts and barbecue areas.
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Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said homes in the new phase range in size from 1,600 square feet of living space to 3,889 square feet priced from the $190s.
Amenities at Concord Station are extensive, including a clubhouse/community center with media room and game tables, swimming pool and pool deck as well as children’s playground, basketball and tennis courts and barbecue areas.
Visit www.Lennar.com
Thursday, April 19, 2012
$1.2 Million Luxury Estate on Treasure Island Rd. in Leesburg now Listed for sale at $499,000
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty in Orlando is marketing a $1.2 million Leesburg estate for sale at an asking price of only $499,000.
“Definitely a bargain,” says Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, who added that the five-acre estate home, which overlooks Lake Griffin at 7952 Treasure Island Rd., was first offered for sale at $1.2 million.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Luxury Home Specialist Lynn Edwards, who listed the estate home for sale, said the artist inspired and designed home offers such unique features as a floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace in the living room and master bedroom, walk-out sliding glass doors from the living room to a second level master suite with a large screened balcony that has its own hot tub overlooking the lake.
The eat-in kitchen with luxury appliances including a gas stove, oversized refrigerator and wine bar, boasts a cast pewter and granite island that was designed and built by the artist who inspired the home.
The luxury home also offers a room that doubles as a breakfast nook and an1,800 square foot art studio that connects to the main house by a screened and covered breezeway. Private guest quarters in the home include a private bath.
To view a video of the property go to http://tours.vht.com/Viewer/Video.aspx?ListingID=50690502&Style=SIR .
“Definitely a bargain,” says Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, who added that the five-acre estate home, which overlooks Lake Griffin at 7952 Treasure Island Rd., was first offered for sale at $1.2 million.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Luxury Home Specialist Lynn Edwards, who listed the estate home for sale, said the artist inspired and designed home offers such unique features as a floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace in the living room and master bedroom, walk-out sliding glass doors from the living room to a second level master suite with a large screened balcony that has its own hot tub overlooking the lake.
The eat-in kitchen with luxury appliances including a gas stove, oversized refrigerator and wine bar, boasts a cast pewter and granite island that was designed and built by the artist who inspired the home.
The luxury home also offers a room that doubles as a breakfast nook and an1,800 square foot art studio that connects to the main house by a screened and covered breezeway. Private guest quarters in the home include a private bath.
To view a video of the property go to http://tours.vht.com/Viewer/Video.aspx?ListingID=50690502&Style=SIR .
Only One Luxury Town Home Remains for Sale at Savannah Park at Heathrow by Ashton Woods Homes
LAKE MARY, Fla. --- Only one town home remains for sale at Savannah Park at Heathrow, the gated luxury town home community Ashton Woods Homes has built off International Parkway just north of Heathrow in Seminole County.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes, said the 1,941 square foot three-bedroom Mediterranean-inspired town home offers two-and-a-half baths and two-car garage is priced from $199,990
Each townhome at Savannah Park at Heathrow comes with its own private courtyard, Roche said.
Savannah Park at Heathrow features a community swimming pool and a clubhouse.
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 the 1,941 square foot three-bedroom Mediterranean-inspired town home offers two-and-a-half baths and two-car garage is priced from $199,990
Each townhome at Savannah Park at Heathrow comes with its own private courtyard, Roche said.
Savannah Park at Heathrow features a community swimming pool and a clubhouse.
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 .
Lennar’s Central Florida Division to Host Grand Opening April 28 at Hawks Point in Ruskin
TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division will host a grand opening on Saturday, April 28 to showcase two new single family model homes at Hawks Point, located at 1611 Oak Pond St in Ruskin, 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 priced from the $120s.
The Grand Opening event from noon to 3 p.m. will feature tours of the model homes along with hamburgers, hot dogs and plenty of refreshments.
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 priced from the $120s.
The Grand Opening event from noon to 3 p.m. will feature tours of the model homes along with hamburgers, hot dogs and plenty of refreshments.
Mattamy Homes Acquires 335 Home Sites in the Millennia Park Community near Mall at Millenia in Southwest Orlando
WINTER PARK, Fla. -- Mattamy Homes has acquired 335 single family home sites in Millennia Park, a new gated community located on Vineland and Conroy Roads near the Mall at Millenia in Southwest Orlando.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes US Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder and one of the most active home builders in the Orlando market, said new three, four and five bedroom single-family homes at Millennia Park will range in size from 1,500 square feet of living space to 2,700 square feet with prices starting under $200,000.
Development of 88 homesites in Phase I at Millennia Park is complete, and the remaining 247 homes sites will be developed in future phases.
Construction of models will start during the third quarter and sales are anticipated to open at Millennia Park in the fourth quarter of this year.
About Mattamy Homes:
Mattamy Homes, www.mattamyhomes.com, expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL with divisions in Orlando, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Minneapolis, MN; and Charlotte, NC. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion, was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes US Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder and one of the most active home builders in the Orlando market, said new three, four and five bedroom single-family homes at Millennia Park will range in size from 1,500 square feet of living space to 2,700 square feet with prices starting under $200,000.
Development of 88 homesites in Phase I at Millennia Park is complete, and the remaining 247 homes sites will be developed in future phases.
Construction of models will start during the third quarter and sales are anticipated to open at Millennia Park in the fourth quarter of this year.
About Mattamy Homes:
Mattamy Homes, www.mattamyhomes.com, expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL with divisions in Orlando, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Minneapolis, MN; and Charlotte, NC. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion, was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Henin Group to showcase Riviera Bella, New Model Homes during West Volusia Board of Realtors Home Show April 26 in Orange City
DEBARY, Fla. --- The Henin Group, which is developing Riviera Bella, the award-winning gated, luxury community overlooking the St. Johns River in DeBary, plans to showcase the award-winning luxury riverfront community and 14 new model homes planned there at the West Volusia Board of Realtors Home Show Thursday, April 26 in Orange City.
Jerome Henin, who heads the Henin Group, said new model homes at Riviera Bella will range in size from 1,500 square feet of living space to 4,500 square feet priced from $185,900 to more then $400,000.
Henin Signature Homes will start construction of one new model home at Riviera Bella — Turino with Bonus — within the next 30 days.
Jerome Henin, who heads the Henin Group, said new model homes at Riviera Bella will range in size from 1,500 square feet of living space to 4,500 square feet priced from $185,900 to more then $400,000.
Henin Signature Homes will start construction of one new model home at Riviera Bella — Turino with Bonus — within the next 30 days.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Long Term Lease of 12,900 Square Feet of Industrial Space in Vineland Commerce Center
MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new seven-year lease agreement for 12,900 square feet of industrial space at 3701-3727 Vineland Rd. Suite 3271 of the Vineland Commerce Center in Orlando.
Robert Blackwell, SIOR principal at the firm, negotiated the transaction representing the tenant, Caliber Enterprises, LLC. The tenant will open a high end gun range under the name Orlando Gun Club.
The landlord is Industrial Property Realty Inc. /3701 Vineland, LLC based in Coral Springs, Fla. and was represented in the transaction by Deborah Mickler 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 principal at the firm, negotiated the transaction representing the tenant, Caliber Enterprises, LLC. The tenant will open a high end gun range under the name Orlando Gun Club.
The landlord is Industrial Property Realty Inc. /3701 Vineland, LLC based in Coral Springs, Fla. and was represented in the transaction by Deborah Mickler 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.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Retail Lease at the Shoppes at Brantley Hall in Altamonte Springs
MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 1,400 square feet of space in suite 1144 of the Shoppes at Brantley Hall, a retail center located at 990 North SR 434 in Altamonte Springs.
NAI Realvest Associate Mitch Heidrich, assisted by Principal Matt Cichocki, negotiated the lease representing the tenant Glenview, Ill-based GN Hearing Care Corporation doing business at Beltone, one of the largest manufacturers of hearing instruments in the world, with 1,300 locations in North America. NAI Realvest exclusively represents Beltone.
Whitaker Leonhardt of Crossman & Company represented the landlord, Rec I/Brantley Hall Limited Partnership of Chevy Chase, Md., doing business as the Shoppes at Brantley Hall.
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 Associate Mitch Heidrich, assisted by Principal Matt Cichocki, negotiated the lease representing the tenant Glenview, Ill-based GN Hearing Care Corporation doing business at Beltone, one of the largest manufacturers of hearing instruments in the world, with 1,300 locations in North America. NAI Realvest exclusively represents Beltone.
Whitaker Leonhardt of Crossman & Company represented the landlord, Rec I/Brantley Hall Limited Partnership of Chevy Chase, Md., doing business as the Shoppes at Brantley Hall.
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 Negotiates Long-term Lease Renewal with Dollar Tree Stores at Kissimmee Shopping Center
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a 10-year lease renewal with Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. for 10,000 square feet at Kissimmee Shopping Center, 2557 Old Vineland Road in Kissimmee.
Paul P. Partyka, principal and managing partner at NAI Realvest brokered the transaction representing the landlord, Herndon, Va.-based KVOS, LLC.
Chesapeake, Va.-based Dollar Tree renewed its lease for 10 years, “as their business has consistently grown at Kissimmee Shopping Center,” Partyka said.
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 brokered the transaction representing the landlord, Herndon, Va.-based KVOS, LLC.
Chesapeake, Va.-based Dollar Tree renewed its lease for 10 years, “as their business has consistently grown at Kissimmee Shopping Center,” Partyka said.
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.
Commercial Property Owners Focus On Recycling Capital Into Better Performing Properties In Wake Of Recession, Low Cap Rates
St. Petersburg, Fla. --- Many of the most astute commercial property owners and investors today are focused on recycling their capital---taking advantage of lower cap rates to dispose of non-core assets and use the proceeds to acquire better-performing properties, says Rachel Elias Wein, AIA, founder and principal of WeinPlus Real Estate Advisory Services in St. Petersburg.
In the bargain, they are trimming their operating costs and selling off lower quality assets to gain fewer but more profitable properties.
Wein said capital recycling is a smart investment move as long as cap rates remain low.
“The advantages are two-fold,” Wein said.
“Higher quality assets generate lower capital costs,” she said. “Higher quality assets offer better spreads, which are discounted by the fact that the investor paid more for these assets. Higher quality assets also save management costs,” Wein added.
“It takes fewer resources internally to manage higher quality assets. It might take 10 people to manage 10 average quality properties and fewer than five to manager five very high-quality properties. Companies are able to be more efficient internally with their resources,” she explained.
Wein said WeinPlus Real Estate Advisory Service partners with its clients — including some of the largest public and private real estate and retail companies in the country – to analyze portfolios and make recommendations to recapitalize, acquire or recycle capital investments.
“Recycling is the growing trend among the most astute owners,” Wein said.
In the bargain, they are trimming their operating costs and selling off lower quality assets to gain fewer but more profitable properties.
Wein said capital recycling is a smart investment move as long as cap rates remain low.
“The advantages are two-fold,” Wein said.
“Higher quality assets generate lower capital costs,” she said. “Higher quality assets offer better spreads, which are discounted by the fact that the investor paid more for these assets. Higher quality assets also save management costs,” Wein added.
“It takes fewer resources internally to manage higher quality assets. It might take 10 people to manage 10 average quality properties and fewer than five to manager five very high-quality properties. Companies are able to be more efficient internally with their resources,” she explained.
Wein said WeinPlus Real Estate Advisory Service partners with its clients — including some of the largest public and private real estate and retail companies in the country – to analyze portfolios and make recommendations to recapitalize, acquire or recycle capital investments.
“Recycling is the growing trend among the most astute owners,” Wein said.
MyEduLife Names Francis J. Monaco Associate Partner, Technical Peer Consultant
ORLANDO, Fla. --- MyEduLife, Inc., one of the leading U.S. providers of data governance software for colleges and universities, has named Francis J. (Frank) Monaco an associate partner and technical peer consultant.
Mark Mooney, Ph.D., a principal and co-founder of MyEduLife, said Monaco has more than 27 years of experience that includes major leadership positions in the field of higher education governance.
Monaco served 11 years as vice president of information technology and higher education chief information officer at Pace University in New York where he upgraded the university’s legacy computer systems and implemented the university’s largest enterprise resource planning system.
Monaco, a retired U.S. Army colonel and graduate of West Point, formerly served with the central IT department at West Point.
MyEduLife is a University of Central Florida Business Incubation company at the Central Florida Research Park in east Orange County.
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.
Mark Mooney, Ph.D., a principal and co-founder of MyEduLife, said Monaco has more than 27 years of experience that includes major leadership positions in the field of higher education governance.
Monaco served 11 years as vice president of information technology and higher education chief information officer at Pace University in New York where he upgraded the university’s legacy computer systems and implemented the university’s largest enterprise resource planning system.
Monaco, a retired U.S. Army colonel and graduate of West Point, formerly served with the central IT department at West Point.
MyEduLife is a University of Central Florida Business Incubation company at the Central Florida Research Park in east Orange County.
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 to open Offices on East Colonial Drive and Longwood
LAKE MARY, Fla. --- Integrity Home Loan will open a branch facility on East Colonial Drive in Orlando this month (April) and a new facility in Longwood next month (May).
Tony DiMatteo has been appointed manager of the East Colonial Drive branch.
Last month Integrity opened a downtown Orlando office.
Matt Malloy, president of Integrity Home Loan, said the company’s next branch office will be in Detroit, Michigan.
Integrity Home Loan currently has branch locations in Coral Springs, Jacksonville, Lake Mary, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach.
Tony DiMatteo has been appointed manager of the East Colonial Drive branch.
Last month Integrity opened a downtown Orlando office.
Matt Malloy, president of Integrity Home Loan, said the company’s next branch office will be in Detroit, Michigan.
Integrity Home Loan currently has branch locations in Coral Springs, Jacksonville, Lake Mary, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach.
Henin Group appoints New Home Sales Manager, Promotes Property Manager
DEBARY, Fla. – The Henin Group, which is the developer and exclusive builder of the Riviera Bella luxury community on the St. Johns River in DeBary, has appointed Mary Pat Rordam new home sales manager.
Jerome Henin, who heads the Henin Group, said Rordam has more than 25 years of experience in luxury residential real estate and new home sales, including 14 years with a large custom home builder in Central Florida. Rordam will oversee all new home sales for Henin Homes, Inc.
Rordam was the 2010 winner of the Platinum award for new home sales from the Home Builders Assn. of Mid-Florida.
At the same time, Henin promoted Peggy Irby to property manager for Henin Realty.
Irby, who joined Henin Realty eight years ago as a sales associate, will be responsible for managing properties the Henin Group owns in Volusia and Pinellas Counties.
Jerome Henin, who heads the Henin Group, said Rordam has more than 25 years of experience in luxury residential real estate and new home sales, including 14 years with a large custom home builder in Central Florida. Rordam will oversee all new home sales for Henin Homes, Inc.
Rordam was the 2010 winner of the Platinum award for new home sales from the Home Builders Assn. of Mid-Florida.
At the same time, Henin promoted Peggy Irby to property manager for Henin Realty.
Irby, who joined Henin Realty eight years ago as a sales associate, will be responsible for managing properties the Henin Group owns in Volusia and Pinellas Counties.
VOLUSIA LAW FIRM NAMES DASCOLI MARKETING ASSISTANT
PORT ORANGE – A veteran school system employee who came out of retirement last year to work for the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has been promoted to marketing assistant.
Carol Webb Dascoli – who joined the staff at Rue & Ziffra in 2011 as a receptionist – recently was promoted to the marketing department to help gather information on case files, according to Marketing Manager Jessica Eckelbarger.
“We’re very happy to have someone with Carol’s years of experience and extensive knowledge of the area working with us,” Eckelbarger said. “In her previous position here she became interested in data entry of new case files and that led us to create her new job title.”
Living in Volusia County for more than 50 years, Dascoli was employed by Volusia County Schools for 39 years and spent 30 of those years as the school registrar at Longstreet Elementary School in Daytona Beach. A resident of Daytona, Dascoli enjoys sports, including NASCAR, and spending time with her daughter and grandson.
About Rue & Ziffra:
Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange, DeLand and Palm Coast. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
Carol Webb Dascoli – who joined the staff at Rue & Ziffra in 2011 as a receptionist – recently was promoted to the marketing department to help gather information on case files, according to Marketing Manager Jessica Eckelbarger.
“We’re very happy to have someone with Carol’s years of experience and extensive knowledge of the area working with us,” Eckelbarger said. “In her previous position here she became interested in data entry of new case files and that led us to create her new job title.”
Living in Volusia County for more than 50 years, Dascoli was employed by Volusia County Schools for 39 years and spent 30 of those years as the school registrar at Longstreet Elementary School in Daytona Beach. A resident of Daytona, Dascoli enjoys sports, including NASCAR, and spending time with her daughter and grandson.
About Rue & Ziffra:
Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange, DeLand and Palm Coast. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
NAI Realvest Negotiates 10-Year Restaurant Sublease for New Barbecue Eatery
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a 10-year lease agreement for the former University Grill space at Suncrest Village, the Publix-anchored shopping center on University Blvd. and Dean Road in southeast Orlando.
NAI Realvest principal Matt Cichocki negotiated the transaction representing the sublessor HurricaneGrill@University, LLC.
The sublessee SWR Companies, LLC, who was represented by Frank Ayers of Realty Capital, leased the 1,500 square foot endcap retail unit located at 10173 University Blvd. to operate a barbecue restaurant under the trade name BubbaQue’s.
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 principal Matt Cichocki negotiated the transaction representing the sublessor HurricaneGrill@University, LLC.
The sublessee SWR Companies, LLC, who was represented by Frank Ayers of Realty Capital, leased the 1,500 square foot endcap retail unit located at 10173 University Blvd. to operate a barbecue restaurant under the trade name BubbaQue’s.
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.
Lennar opens Stockton Grande model home at Red Tail Golf Club 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, has opened the first model home 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 the Stockton Grande model home at Red Tail offers four bedrooms and a den in 3,091 square feet of living space with a three car garage.
Lennar is building four-bedroom luxury homes at Red Tail with three and four baths that range in size from 2,500 square feet of living space to 3,900 square feet with three-car garages, Metheny said.
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 the Stockton Grande model home at Red Tail offers four bedrooms and a den in 3,091 square feet of living space with a three car garage.
Lennar is building four-bedroom luxury homes at Red Tail with three and four baths that range in size from 2,500 square feet of living space to 3,900 square feet with three-car garages, Metheny said.
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
Emerson International Negotiates Six Commercial Leases in Altamonte Springs, Longwood, Winter Park
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Emerson International, Inc. recently negotiated six commercial lease agreements that total more than 10,300 square feet of office space.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said Emerson leasing director Sean Westcott negotiated all six lease agreements.
The new tenants include:
Central de Alabanza Y Restauracion, Inc. with 4,000 square feet leased, Debit Mediators, LLC, 2,200 square feet and Rockin Nutrition leased 958 square feet at CenterPointe Office Park in Altamonte Springs;
SDR Investment Management, Inc. leased 1,919 square feet and Siler Financial Group, LLC leased 730 square feet at Sanlando Office Center in Longwood;
Maxine Carr ED. D., P.A. leased 493 square feet at 1177 Louisiana Ave. at Louisiana Office Park in Winter Park.
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, said Emerson leasing director Sean Westcott negotiated all six lease agreements.
The new tenants include:
Central de Alabanza Y Restauracion, Inc. with 4,000 square feet leased, Debit Mediators, LLC, 2,200 square feet and Rockin Nutrition leased 958 square feet at CenterPointe Office Park in Altamonte Springs;
SDR Investment Management, Inc. leased 1,919 square feet and Siler Financial Group, LLC leased 730 square feet at Sanlando Office Center in Longwood;
Maxine Carr ED. D., P.A. leased 493 square feet at 1177 Louisiana Ave. at Louisiana Office Park in Winter Park.
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.
EMERSON INTERNATIONAL APPOINTS ZAC STARKEY COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATE
Altamonte Springs, Fla. --- Emerson International has appointed Zac Starkey a commercial associate.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said Starkey is a graduate of Rollins College in Winter Park and a candidate for a masters degree in Urban Planning.
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 Starkey is a graduate of Rollins College in Winter Park and a candidate for a masters degree in Urban Planning.
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.
Small Bay Partners Sell 1,350 Square Foot Warehouse Condominium Unit at Monroe CommerCenter in Sanford
MAITLAND, Fla. --- Small Bay Partners, LLC, whose CommerCenters offer small business users throughout Central Florida affordable industrial warehouse facilities, recently sold a 1,350 square foot warehouse condominium to Sepco Air, Inc., at Monroe CommerCenter IV, located on Church Street off U.S. 17-92 in Sanford.
Sepco Air paid $114,750 for the facility.
G. Geoffrey Longstaff, principal at Small Bay Partners, LLC, said Monroe CommerCenter IV currently has 14 condominium warehouse units available that range in size from 1,350 square feet of space to 20,000 square feet.
Longstaff added Small Bay Partners also has 20 warehouse units available for lease at Poinciana CommerCenter in Osceola County. Poinciana CommerCenter warehouse units range from 1,269 square feet to 17,000 square feet.
Sepco Air paid $114,750 for the facility.
G. Geoffrey Longstaff, principal at Small Bay Partners, LLC, said Monroe CommerCenter IV currently has 14 condominium warehouse units available that range in size from 1,350 square feet of space to 20,000 square feet.
Longstaff added Small Bay Partners also has 20 warehouse units available for lease at Poinciana CommerCenter in Osceola County. Poinciana CommerCenter warehouse units range from 1,269 square feet to 17,000 square feet.
Meritage Homes Names New Sales Associate
ORLANDO, Fla. – Meritage Homes has named John Sparrell sales associate in the Orlando region.
Brian Kittle, vice president of sales for Meritage Homes said Sparrell has more than 20 years of experience in real estate sales.
He will be assisting new homebuyers at the Meritage Homes communities of Oaks at Brandy Lake and Brooks Cove.
Visit www.meritagehomes.com
Brian Kittle, vice president of sales for Meritage Homes said Sparrell has more than 20 years of experience in real estate sales.
He will be assisting new homebuyers at the Meritage Homes communities of Oaks at Brandy Lake and Brooks Cove.
Visit www.meritagehomes.com
Stirling Sotheby's International Realty closes on sale of $399,000 luxury courtyard home at Solivita near Disney
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty recently closed on the sale of a $399,000 luxury courtyard home at Solavita, the exclusive active adult community located south of Orlando in Osceola/Polk Counties near the attractions.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said International Luxury Home Specialist Lynn Edwards in the firm’s Orlando Real Estate Gallery listed and sold the home.
The four bedroom, five-and-a-half bath home features a gourmet kitchen, solar heated pool and spa with pool bath, an entertainment size patio, Casita for house guests plus an oversized three-car garage.
Soderstrom said Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty developed a specialized marketing program to sell luxury homes at Solivita, which is within 30 minutes of Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, Sea World and numerous high-end shopping venues and restaurants.
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 Home Specialist Lynn Edwards in the firm’s Orlando Real Estate Gallery listed and sold the home.
The four bedroom, five-and-a-half bath home features a gourmet kitchen, solar heated pool and spa with pool bath, an entertainment size patio, Casita for house guests plus an oversized three-car garage.
Soderstrom said Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty developed a specialized marketing program to sell luxury homes at Solivita, which is within 30 minutes of Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, Sea World and numerous high-end shopping venues and restaurants.
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.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Design 4,000 square foot Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant in Kendall South of Miami
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently completed design work on a new Sweet Tomatoes restaurant in Kendall off the Turnpike and Mills Drive in South Dade County.
Lonnie Peterson, who heads Cuhaci & Peterson, said the 4,000 square foot restaurant is scheduled to open in October.
Lonnie Peterson, who heads Cuhaci & Peterson, said the 4,000 square foot restaurant is scheduled to open in October.
First Green Bank is helping to build high tech $7,000 bicycle for Central Florida Cross Country Champion Steven Perezluha
MOUNT DORA, Fla. – First Green Bank of Mount Dora is helping to build a custom high tech bicycle for Central Florida cross-country champion Steve Perezluha.
Ken LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said the effort could help Perezluha win the U.S. Cycling Federation’s National championship race in Augusta, Ga. in June.
LaRoe said Perezluha’s new lightspeed bicycle was provided at a tremendous discount, and Smart Bike Parts, the online bicycle parts provider, offered many additional upgrades.
First Green Bank is sponsoring Perezluha’s equipment budget so the young cyclist can turn pro this year.
Last year First Green Bank helped raise funds to support Perezluha’s entry into the 30th annual Race Across America Marathon, (RAAM) the grueling 3,000 mile bicycle marathon that started in Oceanside Calif. and ended 12 days later in Annapolis, Md.
Steven Perezluha is a remarkable young man with a very promising future and First Green Bank is proud to help sponsor his monumental effort,” LaRoe said.
To help support Perezluha’s National championship effort visit his Donation Page at www.StevenPerezluha.com
Ken LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said the effort could help Perezluha win the U.S. Cycling Federation’s National championship race in Augusta, Ga. in June.
LaRoe said Perezluha’s new lightspeed bicycle was provided at a tremendous discount, and Smart Bike Parts, the online bicycle parts provider, offered many additional upgrades.
First Green Bank is sponsoring Perezluha’s equipment budget so the young cyclist can turn pro this year.
Last year First Green Bank helped raise funds to support Perezluha’s entry into the 30th annual Race Across America Marathon, (RAAM) the grueling 3,000 mile bicycle marathon that started in Oceanside Calif. and ended 12 days later in Annapolis, Md.
Steven Perezluha is a remarkable young man with a very promising future and First Green Bank is proud to help sponsor his monumental effort,” LaRoe said.
To help support Perezluha’s National championship effort visit his Donation Page at www.StevenPerezluha.com
Winston-James’ Aloma Business Center in Winter Park Negotiates Expansion Lease
Winter Park, Fla. --- Winston James Development, based in South Daytona Beach, reports it recently negotiated a lease agreement for an existing tenant who is expanding at Aloma Business Center located on Aloma Avenue in Winter Park.
Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James Development, Inc., said Applied Behavior, a consulting company that works with students with learning disabilities, increased its facilities from 910 square feet to 1,900 square feet.
Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James Development, Inc., said Applied Behavior, a consulting company that works with students with learning disabilities, increased its facilities from 910 square feet to 1,900 square feet.
Friday, April 13, 2012
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Professional Office Lease For a Medical Practice at Lake Mary Professional Campus off I-4
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new professional office lease of 1,300 square feet at Lake Mary Professional Campus, the 10-building office development located at 1331 S. International Parkway at the intersection of I-4 and Lake Mary Blvd.
Jack W. Lynch, senior associate at NAI Realvest brokered the transaction representing the local landlord, Marathon Realty LLC. The tenant, Women’s Center M.D., PA. is an OB/GYN practice opening their fifth Orlando area location in suite 1251 at Lake Mary Professional Campus.
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 brokered the transaction representing the local landlord, Marathon Realty LLC. The tenant, Women’s Center M.D., PA. is an OB/GYN practice opening their fifth Orlando area location in suite 1251 at Lake Mary Professional Campus.
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 Two Renewal Leases at Industrial Centers in Orlando and Sanford Totaling 21,750 square feet
ORLANDO/SANFORD, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated two renewal lease agreements for a total of 21,750 square feet of industrial space at Regional Airport Center in South Orlando and Monroe CommerCenter South in Sanford.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, brokered both transactions representing the landlords.
Parkline Properties, LLC of Columbus, Ohio, landlord of Regional Airport Center at 8350 Parkline Blvd. off Orange Ave. and Jetport Drive, renewed a lease agreement for 12,000 square feet. Tenant SimCom, Inc. is a simulator training firm.
At Monroe CommerCenter South the Landlord COP-Monroe LLC of Maitland renewed a lease agreement for 9,750 square feet at 719 and 723 Progress Way and 4153 Flex Court with the tenant, MCS Group Inc. a nationally recognized provider of records retrieval and litigation support 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.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, brokered both transactions representing the landlords.
Parkline Properties, LLC of Columbus, Ohio, landlord of Regional Airport Center at 8350 Parkline Blvd. off Orange Ave. and Jetport Drive, renewed a lease agreement for 12,000 square feet. Tenant SimCom, Inc. is a simulator training firm.
At Monroe CommerCenter South the Landlord COP-Monroe LLC of Maitland renewed a lease agreement for 9,750 square feet at 719 and 723 Progress Way and 4153 Flex Court with the tenant, MCS Group Inc. a nationally recognized provider of records retrieval and litigation support 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.
Del Webb Orlando to Host Relay for Life Fundraiser for American Cancer Society April 28
ORLANDO, Fla. – Residents of Del Webb Orlando, the award-winning active adult community located on Ridgewood Lakes Blvd. in Davenport just south of Orlando, will host Relay for Life, a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, April 28.
The event is part of an effort by people from 21 countries, including more than four million people in 5,000 communities across the U.S., to spread cancer awareness, celebrate the lives of survivors, remember those who lost their battle with cancer and unite the community to fight against cancer.
“Our relay team will walk between the Montecito Clubhouse and the brand-new model home park for six hours to bring cancer awareness to our community,” Del Webb Orlando resident, Melanie McElvany Hite said.
“Everyone is invited to participate in the relay — as a relayer, bringing food to the pot luck dinner, volunteering to handout water, light the luminaries or cheering the relayers on throughout the day,” she said.
The Del Webb Orlando relay team has raised almost $2,000 through individual donations, aluminum can recycling, 50/50 raffles and sales of food and drinks at community events.
Money raised through relay events goes to research grants and programs, prevention programs, community/patient support programs, detection and treatment programs, management, fundraising, and construction of Hope Lodges.
“We’ve been very successful raising money for ACS and now it’s time to put the shoe leather to Del Webb Blvd.,” Hite said.
Participants in the event include residents from many of the clubs at Del Webb Orlando. Several Del Webb Orlando clubs focus on health and wellness, like the Steps to Fitness Club and the Losers are Winners Club. With over 15 chartered clubs to choose from and even more small groups, the activities are endless and there is always an opportunity to reach out to make a difference in the community—In this instance, raising awareness and uniting to fight cancer.
Del Webb Orlando features world class health and wellness amenities that are all part of the lifestyle — numerous activities, pastimes, hobbies and events that make life worth living. These are administered by a full time lifestyle director and community association manager.
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.
About PulteGroup
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is one of America’s largest home building companies with operations in approximately 60 markets throughout the country. Through its brand portfolio that includes Centex, Pulte Homes and Del Webb, the company is one of the industry’s most versatile homebuilders able to meet the needs of multiple buyer groups and respond to changing consumer demand. PulteGroup conducts extensive research to provide home buyers with innovative solutions and new homes designed for the way people actually live today. As the most awarded home builder in customer satisfaction, PulteGroup brands have consistently ranked among top home builders in third-party customer satisfaction studies.
For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, see pultegroup.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com
The event is part of an effort by people from 21 countries, including more than four million people in 5,000 communities across the U.S., to spread cancer awareness, celebrate the lives of survivors, remember those who lost their battle with cancer and unite the community to fight against cancer.
“Our relay team will walk between the Montecito Clubhouse and the brand-new model home park for six hours to bring cancer awareness to our community,” Del Webb Orlando resident, Melanie McElvany Hite said.
“Everyone is invited to participate in the relay — as a relayer, bringing food to the pot luck dinner, volunteering to handout water, light the luminaries or cheering the relayers on throughout the day,” she said.
The Del Webb Orlando relay team has raised almost $2,000 through individual donations, aluminum can recycling, 50/50 raffles and sales of food and drinks at community events.
Money raised through relay events goes to research grants and programs, prevention programs, community/patient support programs, detection and treatment programs, management, fundraising, and construction of Hope Lodges.
“We’ve been very successful raising money for ACS and now it’s time to put the shoe leather to Del Webb Blvd.,” Hite said.
Participants in the event include residents from many of the clubs at Del Webb Orlando. Several Del Webb Orlando clubs focus on health and wellness, like the Steps to Fitness Club and the Losers are Winners Club. With over 15 chartered clubs to choose from and even more small groups, the activities are endless and there is always an opportunity to reach out to make a difference in the community—In this instance, raising awareness and uniting to fight cancer.
Del Webb Orlando features world class health and wellness amenities that are all part of the lifestyle — numerous activities, pastimes, hobbies and events that make life worth living. These are administered by a full time lifestyle director and community association manager.
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.
About PulteGroup
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is one of America’s largest home building companies with operations in approximately 60 markets throughout the country. Through its brand portfolio that includes Centex, Pulte Homes and Del Webb, the company is one of the industry’s most versatile homebuilders able to meet the needs of multiple buyer groups and respond to changing consumer demand. PulteGroup conducts extensive research to provide home buyers with innovative solutions and new homes designed for the way people actually live today. As the most awarded home builder in customer satisfaction, PulteGroup brands have consistently ranked among top home builders in third-party customer satisfaction studies.
For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, see pultegroup.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com
Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida Projects 15-18 Percent Increase in Residential Mortgages this Year
ORLANDO, Fla. – Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida, Inc., which has four locations throughout the Central Florida area and plans to open two more within the next 60 days, projects its residential mortgage volume will grow by 15 to 18 percent this year. Integrity Home Loan opened a branch on East Colonial Drive in April and will open one in Longwood in May.
Matthew Malloy, president of Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida, said the firm has established relationships with local lenders — including Urban Bank and Trust – to finance residential mortgages.
“We are playing a leading role in Central Florida in the effort to rebuild the U.S. residential mortgage industry,” Malloy said.
“We project steady and sustained growth as the national economy improves, but it will take five to eight years for the mortgage industry to fully recover,” he said.
Integrity Home Loan currently has branch locations throughout the state of Florida in Coral Springs, Jacksonville, Lake Mary, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach.
Matthew Malloy, president of Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida, said the firm has established relationships with local lenders — including Urban Bank and Trust – to finance residential mortgages.
“We are playing a leading role in Central Florida in the effort to rebuild the U.S. residential mortgage industry,” Malloy said.
“We project steady and sustained growth as the national economy improves, but it will take five to eight years for the mortgage industry to fully recover,” he said.
Integrity Home Loan currently has branch locations throughout the state of Florida in Coral Springs, Jacksonville, Lake Mary, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach.
Data Transfer Solutions Names New Marketing Director, Senior Application Developer
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Data Transfer Solutions, LLC (DTS) the downtown Avalon Park based technology firm, has appointed Ahmed Moyen senior application developer and Charisse Henning, marketing director.
A. M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP, chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions, said Moyen, a graduate of Florida State University has more than 10 years of experience in web-based and GIS application design and development.
Henning attended Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island and has more than 10 years of marketing experience.
Data Transfer Solutions, LLC is an Orlando-based firm that provides asset management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), transportation planning/engineering, web design, database/software applications, and video and multimedia production services to local governments and regional and state agencies throughout the U.S.
A. M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP, chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions, said Moyen, a graduate of Florida State University has more than 10 years of experience in web-based and GIS application design and development.
Henning attended Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island and has more than 10 years of marketing experience.
Data Transfer Solutions, LLC is an Orlando-based firm that provides asset management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), transportation planning/engineering, web design, database/software applications, and video and multimedia production services to local governments and regional and state agencies throughout the U.S.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects completes design work to renovate 150,000 square foot retail center in Valrico with new Publix supermarket
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently completed design work for the renovation of a 150,000 square foot retail center in Valrico.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson, said the work includes design for the new 45,000 square foot Publix supermarket.
Peterson said Cuhaci & Peterson Architects also designed a new LA Fitness across from the Publix anchored shopping center.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson, said the work includes design for the new 45,000 square foot Publix supermarket.
Peterson said Cuhaci & Peterson Architects also designed a new LA Fitness across from the Publix anchored shopping center.
Beazer Homes Introduces Cottage Series Single Family Homes at Starling at FishHawk Ranch in Lithia
TAMPA, Fla. --- Beazer Homes is now introducing its new Cottage Series of single family homes at Starling at FishHawk Ranch located off FishHawk Blvd. in Lithia.
Ed Suchora, market manager for Beazer Homes in the Tampa Bay area, said Beazer’s Cottage Series of designs offer four bedrooms with two-and-a-half baths and two-car garages.
Cottage Series homes at Starling at FishHawk Ranch range in size from 1,910 square feet of living space to 2,076 square feet priced from $179,990.
Suchora said Beazer Homes also unveiled its new Santa Rosa floor plan at Starling at FishHawk Ranch.
The Santa Rosa offers 1,862 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and two baths, along with a two-car garage priced from $197,990.
All new Beazer Homes at Starling at FishHawk Ranch 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."
Ed Suchora, market manager for Beazer Homes in the Tampa Bay area, said Beazer’s Cottage Series of designs offer four bedrooms with two-and-a-half baths and two-car garages.
Cottage Series homes at Starling at FishHawk Ranch range in size from 1,910 square feet of living space to 2,076 square feet priced from $179,990.
Suchora said Beazer Homes also unveiled its new Santa Rosa floor plan at Starling at FishHawk Ranch.
The Santa Rosa offers 1,862 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and two baths, along with a two-car garage priced from $197,990.
All new Beazer Homes at Starling at FishHawk Ranch 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."
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Meritage Homes Names Ben Wilson Vice President of Land Acquisition in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. – Meritage Homes, which has expanded to the Tampa Bay area and plans to open four new communities before summer, recently appointed Ben Wilson vice president of land acquisition in the Tampa Bay region.
Brian Kittle, vice president of sales for Meritage Homes said Wilson attended the University of Florida and has more than 12 years of experience as a home building executive.
Kittle said Meritage recently acquired 27 home sites 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 of the new communities in April.
Brian Kittle, vice president of sales for Meritage Homes said Wilson attended the University of Florida and has more than 12 years of experience as a home building executive.
Kittle said Meritage recently acquired 27 home sites 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 of the new communities in April.
BLACKTON, INC. AWARDED HOME BUILDING SUPPLY CONTRACTS THAT TOTAL MORE THAN $20 MILLION OVER NEXT THREE YEARS
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Blackton, Inc., the Orlando area’s oldest building supply company and one of the region’s largest providers of roofing and flooring products for home buyers, recently earned contracts valued at more than $20 million to provide roofing and flooring materials to seven home builders in Orlando, Daytona Beach, the Disney area, Tampa and Clearwater.
Micky Blackton, chairman and Sean Monett, president, said the contracts include materials for planned construction of more than 2,000 new single-family homes and townhomes in 39 communities over the next 12 months.
The contracts include:
* 500 new homes Meritage Homes plans to build in the Orlando and Tampa markets;
* Three communities by Celebrity Resorts in Orlando and Clearwater;
* Eight new subdivisions by KB Home in Orlando, Daytona Beach and Tampa;
* Avatar Homes at Bella Pointe in Kissimmee;
* Four new contracts for new Florida communities by Maronda Homes;
* RB Marks Construction’s two projects - Lake Cecile Townhomes and Primrose School of Lake Nona in East Orlando.
* Cornell Homes at Damai at World Gateway in Lake Buena Vista near Disney.
“We have seen a marked increase in sales over the past six months and we expect to see significant growth over the next six to nine months in Central Florida,” Blackton said.
“This trend is a clear indicator that many home builders, including some of the biggest national builders, project a stronger recovery for housing,” Monett added.
Micky Blackton, chairman and Sean Monett, president, said the contracts include materials for planned construction of more than 2,000 new single-family homes and townhomes in 39 communities over the next 12 months.
The contracts include:
* 500 new homes Meritage Homes plans to build in the Orlando and Tampa markets;
* Three communities by Celebrity Resorts in Orlando and Clearwater;
* Eight new subdivisions by KB Home in Orlando, Daytona Beach and Tampa;
* Avatar Homes at Bella Pointe in Kissimmee;
* Four new contracts for new Florida communities by Maronda Homes;
* RB Marks Construction’s two projects - Lake Cecile Townhomes and Primrose School of Lake Nona in East Orlando.
* Cornell Homes at Damai at World Gateway in Lake Buena Vista near Disney.
“We have seen a marked increase in sales over the past six months and we expect to see significant growth over the next six to nine months in Central Florida,” Blackton said.
“This trend is a clear indicator that many home builders, including some of the biggest national builders, project a stronger recovery for housing,” Monett added.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Retail Lease in Poinciana CommerCenter East
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest negotiated a new retail lease of 1,620 square feet at 1725 Business Center Lane at Poinciana CommerCenter East in Kissimmee.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest brokered the transaction representing the landlord and developer, Small Bay Partners, LLC of Maitland and the new tenant Kissimmee-based Willie Roundtree, Jr.
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.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest brokered the transaction representing the landlord and developer, Small Bay Partners, LLC of Maitland and the new tenant Kissimmee-based Willie Roundtree, Jr.
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 LEASE FOR 5,500 SQUARE FEET OF INDUSTRIAL SPACE IN APOPKA
MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 5,500 square feet of industrial space in Apopka.
Michael Heidrich, principal at the firm, brokered the transaction representing Landlords Richard and Debra Niles of Apopka, and the new tenant Construction Materials Engineering Council d/b/a CMEC, Inc. who leased Suite 1 of the industrial facility at 2779 Apopka Blvd.
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.
Michael Heidrich, principal at the firm, brokered the transaction representing Landlords Richard and Debra Niles of Apopka, and the new tenant Construction Materials Engineering Council d/b/a CMEC, Inc. who leased Suite 1 of the industrial facility at 2779 Apopka Blvd.
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.
Rue & Ziffra Law Firm Welcomes Volusia County Attorney Back after Two Year Absence
PORT ORANGE – Attorney Matthew John Mitchell, a Volusia County native, has re-joined the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra after spending the past two years at firms in South and Central Florida.
Mitchell – who worked for Rue & Ziffra from 2008 to 2010 – most-recently practiced consumer credit and debtor’s rights litigation at a Central Florida-based firm. Prior to that, he was a commercial and contract litigator in South Florida, according to Luis Gracia, a partner at Rue & Ziffra.
“We’re very excited to have Matthew back with our firm,” Gracia said. “He now has a varied legal background, and having grown up in Volusia County he brings a familiarity that usually only comes with years of practicing in one location.”
Born and raised in Ormond Beach, Mitchell graduated summa cum laude from Seabreeze High School in 2001. He received a double major with honors in less than four years from the University of Florida, before receiving his Juris Doctorate from The Florida State University College of Law in 2008.
Licensed to practice in all Florida state courts and the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Mitchell now practices personal-injury law exclusively.
When he isn’t arguing cases, he devotes much of his personal time to outdoor recreation and sporting events, as he is an avid supporter of both the Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles athletic programs.
About Rue & Ziffra:
Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of ten attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange, DeLand and Palm Coast.
Mitchell – who worked for Rue & Ziffra from 2008 to 2010 – most-recently practiced consumer credit and debtor’s rights litigation at a Central Florida-based firm. Prior to that, he was a commercial and contract litigator in South Florida, according to Luis Gracia, a partner at Rue & Ziffra.
“We’re very excited to have Matthew back with our firm,” Gracia said. “He now has a varied legal background, and having grown up in Volusia County he brings a familiarity that usually only comes with years of practicing in one location.”
Born and raised in Ormond Beach, Mitchell graduated summa cum laude from Seabreeze High School in 2001. He received a double major with honors in less than four years from the University of Florida, before receiving his Juris Doctorate from The Florida State University College of Law in 2008.
Licensed to practice in all Florida state courts and the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Mitchell now practices personal-injury law exclusively.
When he isn’t arguing cases, he devotes much of his personal time to outdoor recreation and sporting events, as he is an avid supporter of both the Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles athletic programs.
About Rue & Ziffra:
Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of ten attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange, DeLand and Palm Coast.
Ryland Homes Earns Three Gold Awards, Three Silver Awards at Charlotte HBA MAME Awards
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Ryland Homes in Charlotte earned three Gold and three Silver awards during the Home Builders Association of Charlotte’s 2011 MAME Awards for Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence.
Krista Long, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Charlotte region, said six Ryland sales counselors earned gold, silver and bronze awards at the event as well.
Ryland Homes earned three gold awards — the event’s top honor.
MAME Awards judges cited Ryland’s Green Marketing campaign featuring their HouseWorks and HERS rating index initiatives as the best advertising event of the year.
Ryland’s sales center earned a gold award as the region’s best design by a national home builder. Ryland’s Sales Center also earned a silver award for best use of technology.
Ryland’s Eastover model home at Cureton in Waxhaw, located on Waxhaw-Marvin Road, earned a gold award for its model interior merchandizing.
Ryland earned two more silver awards, one for model interior merchandising at the Oakwood model home at Christenbury Trace in Concord and for community signage at Walker’s Ridge in Rock Hill.
Six Ryland sales counselors earned MAME awards for sales achievements in 2011.
Larry Barker, sales counselor at Bexley in Fort Mill won a bronze award.
Lindsay Masson at Cureton in Waxhaw, Ericka McKnight at Huck’s Landing in Charlotte, Linda McLendon at The Palisades in Charlotte and Audrey Riddick at Walker’s Ridge in Rock Hill won silver awards.
Vic Karam at Christenbury Trace in Concord won a gold award.
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 275,000 homes and financed more than 230,000 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 the Charlotte region, said six Ryland sales counselors earned gold, silver and bronze awards at the event as well.
Ryland Homes earned three gold awards — the event’s top honor.
MAME Awards judges cited Ryland’s Green Marketing campaign featuring their HouseWorks and HERS rating index initiatives as the best advertising event of the year.
Ryland’s sales center earned a gold award as the region’s best design by a national home builder. Ryland’s Sales Center also earned a silver award for best use of technology.
Ryland’s Eastover model home at Cureton in Waxhaw, located on Waxhaw-Marvin Road, earned a gold award for its model interior merchandizing.
Ryland earned two more silver awards, one for model interior merchandising at the Oakwood model home at Christenbury Trace in Concord and for community signage at Walker’s Ridge in Rock Hill.
Six Ryland sales counselors earned MAME awards for sales achievements in 2011.
Larry Barker, sales counselor at Bexley in Fort Mill won a bronze award.
Lindsay Masson at Cureton in Waxhaw, Ericka McKnight at Huck’s Landing in Charlotte, Linda McLendon at The Palisades in Charlotte and Audrey Riddick at Walker’s Ridge in Rock Hill won silver awards.
Vic Karam at Christenbury Trace in Concord won a gold award.
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 275,000 homes and financed more than 230,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.”
Geocove Exhibit at National Hurricane Conference Rates Interview on The Weather Channel
ORLANDO, Fla. --- When Geocove, Inc. set up shop at the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando recently they hoped to pitch their company’s technology---the ARM360 Damage Assessment System---to the dozens of state, local and federal government agencies in attendance.
They didn’t expect national TV exposure.
But Geocove’s ARM360 system has some star power. The computerized GIS mapping and inventorying program helps emergency management agencies locate, identify and quantify damages caused by storms and natural disasters quickly and efficiently.
International online broadcaster IPR365.com was the first to spot Geocove on the exhibit floor. IPR365 requested an interview with Karyn Tareen, Geocove’s president and chief executive officer. To see her videotaped interview visit http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/21426268.
Then came an interview on the Weather Channel with host Jim Cantore and national brand exposure. To view that interview, visit http://www.weather.com/weather/videos/storms-42/hurricanes-213/cool-hurricane-gadgets-26705.
“We were thrilled to be selected as one of four vendors to be featured on The Weather Channel’s feature of cool hurricane gadgets and technology.” Tareen said. “Mr. Cantore was pleased to see our assessment maps of the 2011 Tuscaloosa Tornado, and how this information can be used by a community for better decisions.” she said.
Geocove is a member of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program in the Central Florida Research Park in East Orange County.
About Geocove
Geocove, Inc. provides scalable assessment solutions built using the power of GIS across a multitude of industries. The Geocove team has extensive experience in providing assessment, reporting and mapping tools for emergency management, building officials, public health and other government agencies as well as utilities and other private industries. Geocove, Inc., a privately held corporation located in central Florida, is an authorized partner of Esri, the world’s leading GIS software provider. Please visit www.geocove.com or www.facebook.com/geocove.
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.
They didn’t expect national TV exposure.
But Geocove’s ARM360 system has some star power. The computerized GIS mapping and inventorying program helps emergency management agencies locate, identify and quantify damages caused by storms and natural disasters quickly and efficiently.
International online broadcaster IPR365.com was the first to spot Geocove on the exhibit floor. IPR365 requested an interview with Karyn Tareen, Geocove’s president and chief executive officer. To see her videotaped interview visit http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/21426268.
Then came an interview on the Weather Channel with host Jim Cantore and national brand exposure. To view that interview, visit http://www.weather.com/weather/videos/storms-42/hurricanes-213/cool-hurricane-gadgets-26705.
“We were thrilled to be selected as one of four vendors to be featured on The Weather Channel’s feature of cool hurricane gadgets and technology.” Tareen said. “Mr. Cantore was pleased to see our assessment maps of the 2011 Tuscaloosa Tornado, and how this information can be used by a community for better decisions.” she said.
Geocove is a member of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program in the Central Florida Research Park in East Orange County.
About Geocove
Geocove, Inc. provides scalable assessment solutions built using the power of GIS across a multitude of industries. The Geocove team has extensive experience in providing assessment, reporting and mapping tools for emergency management, building officials, public health and other government agencies as well as utilities and other private industries. Geocove, Inc., a privately held corporation located in central Florida, is an authorized partner of Esri, the world’s leading GIS software provider. Please visit www.geocove.com or www.facebook.com/geocove.
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 Expansion of Pharmacy Dept. at Sweetbay Supermarket in South Pasadena on the Gulf
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently completed design work to expand the pharmacy department at the Sweetbay Supermarket in South Pasadena on the Gulf by St. Petersburg Beach.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners, LLC, said the project expanded the pharmacy by 2,000 square feet of interior retail space.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners, LLC, said the project expanded the pharmacy by 2,000 square feet of interior retail space.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Lease at South Park Business Center with Communication Technology Services
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement with Communication Technology Services for 3,123 square feet at South Park Business Center, an office/flex center at 8600 Commodity Circle in Orlando.
Tom R. Kelley, II CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest, brokered the transaction on behalf of Miami-based South Park, LLC, landlord of the 58,000 square foot business center built in 2008.
The new tenant, Marlboro, Mass.-based Communication Technology Services, is an in-building wireless solutions integrator for large and small businesses, public safety two-way radios, WiFi and other wireless technologies. CTS was represented by Scott Gregory with Lincoln Property Company.
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.
Tom R. Kelley, II CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest, brokered the transaction on behalf of Miami-based South Park, LLC, landlord of the 58,000 square foot business center built in 2008.
The new tenant, Marlboro, Mass.-based Communication Technology Services, is an in-building wireless solutions integrator for large and small businesses, public safety two-way radios, WiFi and other wireless technologies. CTS was represented by Scott Gregory with Lincoln Property Company.
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 LAUNCHES FREE IPHONE APP: SMARTCHOICE® COMMERCIAL LOAN CALCULATOR
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, recently launched the SmartChoice® Loan Calculator iPhone application, available free online at the iPhone Apps Store.
Christopher G. Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the SmartChoice Loan Calculator offers a quick and easy way to estimate down payments, interest rates and monthly payments for commercial real estate loans. The app is available in iPhone and iPad versions, Hurn said.
“Our SmartChoice Loan Calculator for Small Business Commercial Real Estate offers cost and rate information on the go for anyone with an Apple mobile device,” Hurn said.
“Current interest rates are automatically updated, making loan estimates current and accurate,” he explained.
Mercantile Capital Corporation created the app for small business advisors, commercial real estate brokers, mortgage bankers/brokers, Certified Development Companies (CDCs), lenders, general contractors and accountants, as well all small business owners who are interested in making commercial real estate purchases, Hurn said.
Once the user inputs the type of property (office, warehouse, manufacturing plant, etc.), the purchase price and estimated costs for improvements, if any, the SmartChoice Loan Calculator app instantly calculates the estimated down payment, interest rate range and monthly payment range. Users can save and compare their results and get news and updates from Mercantile Capital Corporation.
“One of our ongoing goals is to make purchasing commercial real estate as simple and easy as possible for small business owners,” Hurn said.
The SmartChoice app can be used to estimate costs and payments for any commercial real estate transaction.
“We have found that many small business owners incorrectly assume they can’t afford to buy an office, warehouse or restaurant location,” said Hurn. “We hope our app will help educate entrepreneurs about the unparalleled wealth-creating option of owning your own building.”
Mercantile Capital Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Florida National Bank. For more information call toll-free (866) 622-4504 or visit www.504Experts.com.
Christopher G. Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the SmartChoice Loan Calculator offers a quick and easy way to estimate down payments, interest rates and monthly payments for commercial real estate loans. The app is available in iPhone and iPad versions, Hurn said.
“Our SmartChoice Loan Calculator for Small Business Commercial Real Estate offers cost and rate information on the go for anyone with an Apple mobile device,” Hurn said.
“Current interest rates are automatically updated, making loan estimates current and accurate,” he explained.
Mercantile Capital Corporation created the app for small business advisors, commercial real estate brokers, mortgage bankers/brokers, Certified Development Companies (CDCs), lenders, general contractors and accountants, as well all small business owners who are interested in making commercial real estate purchases, Hurn said.
Once the user inputs the type of property (office, warehouse, manufacturing plant, etc.), the purchase price and estimated costs for improvements, if any, the SmartChoice Loan Calculator app instantly calculates the estimated down payment, interest rate range and monthly payment range. Users can save and compare their results and get news and updates from Mercantile Capital Corporation.
“One of our ongoing goals is to make purchasing commercial real estate as simple and easy as possible for small business owners,” Hurn said.
The SmartChoice app can be used to estimate costs and payments for any commercial real estate transaction.
“We have found that many small business owners incorrectly assume they can’t afford to buy an office, warehouse or restaurant location,” said Hurn. “We hope our app will help educate entrepreneurs about the unparalleled wealth-creating option of owning your own building.”
Mercantile Capital Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Florida National Bank. For more information call toll-free (866) 622-4504 or visit www.504Experts.com.
First Green Bank to Host Official Grand Opening Celebration June 9 at Ormond Beach Office on W. Granada Blvd.
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. – First Green Bank headquartered in Mount Dora, will celebrate the Grand Opening of its Ormond Beach branch banking office at 175 Granada Blvd. in Ormond Beach on June 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said First Green Bank of Ormond Beach is the Lake County based community bank’s first branch outside of Lake County.
LaRoe said First Green Bank in Ormond Beach will officially mark its Grand Opening with public events, entertainment, food and beverages.
The branch bank facility, which opened for business in February, has already undergone upgrades to increase water conservation and provide more energy efficient appliances and lighting, according to Jim Hester, market executive for Volusia County.
LaRoe, who helped create the bank’s “green” approach to customer service and sustainability, said there’s more work to be done.
First Green Bank has earned high praise for its unique positioning as a customer-centered community bank with a mission to respect the environment.
Recently named Florida’s Green Company of the Year for 2011 by the U.S. Green Building Council’s Central Florida Chapter, First Green Bank offers a wide range of sustainable practices. Its new Mount Dora World Headquarters is only the second privately constructed commercial building in Florida to qualify for the Green Building Council’s Platinum LEED designation for environmentally sustainable design, construction and materials.
Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said First Green Bank of Ormond Beach is the Lake County based community bank’s first branch outside of Lake County.
LaRoe said First Green Bank in Ormond Beach will officially mark its Grand Opening with public events, entertainment, food and beverages.
The branch bank facility, which opened for business in February, has already undergone upgrades to increase water conservation and provide more energy efficient appliances and lighting, according to Jim Hester, market executive for Volusia County.
LaRoe, who helped create the bank’s “green” approach to customer service and sustainability, said there’s more work to be done.
First Green Bank has earned high praise for its unique positioning as a customer-centered community bank with a mission to respect the environment.
Recently named Florida’s Green Company of the Year for 2011 by the U.S. Green Building Council’s Central Florida Chapter, First Green Bank offers a wide range of sustainable practices. Its new Mount Dora World Headquarters is only the second privately constructed commercial building in Florida to qualify for the Green Building Council’s Platinum LEED designation for environmentally sustainable design, construction and materials.
VOLUSIA LAW FIRM TO SPONSOR ANNUAL MEMORIAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
FLAGLER COUNTY – The Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra will sponsor the 2012 Law Enforcement Memorial Ride on April 21 in Flagler County.
The annual event, which is presented by Flagler County Blue Knights Chapter XXII, is a fundraiser for the Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C. and Team Feed Flagler, according to David Sweat, a partner in the personal-injury firm who will be participating in the ride.
“We’re always very excited to help put on this event as it honors all law enforcement officers who have given their lives to protect us and our way of life,” Sweat said.
Registration – at $15 for bikers and $10 for passengers – begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes a barbecue lunch, live entertainment, raffles, door prizes, and commemorative t-shirts.
The 75-mile, police-escorted ride starts at 11:30 a.m. at Flagler County Government Services, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., in Bunnell, and meanders through Flagler County ending with a celebration at the Bulow Plantation RV Resort, 3345 Old Kings Road South in Flagler Beach.
For more information, or to sign up for the ride, visit http://www.rueziffra.com/law-enforcement-memorial-ride-2012 or call 386-788-7700. In the event of rain, the ride will be held April 22.
About Rue & Ziffra:
Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for 30 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange, DeLand and Palm Coast. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
The annual event, which is presented by Flagler County Blue Knights Chapter XXII, is a fundraiser for the Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C. and Team Feed Flagler, according to David Sweat, a partner in the personal-injury firm who will be participating in the ride.
“We’re always very excited to help put on this event as it honors all law enforcement officers who have given their lives to protect us and our way of life,” Sweat said.
Registration – at $15 for bikers and $10 for passengers – begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes a barbecue lunch, live entertainment, raffles, door prizes, and commemorative t-shirts.
The 75-mile, police-escorted ride starts at 11:30 a.m. at Flagler County Government Services, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., in Bunnell, and meanders through Flagler County ending with a celebration at the Bulow Plantation RV Resort, 3345 Old Kings Road South in Flagler Beach.
For more information, or to sign up for the ride, visit http://www.rueziffra.com/law-enforcement-memorial-ride-2012 or call 386-788-7700. In the event of rain, the ride will be held April 22.
About Rue & Ziffra:
Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for 30 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange, DeLand and Palm Coast. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
Crossman & Company closes on $750,000 Sale of Satellite Beach Office Building; Eyes Growth in Commercial Property Sales
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Crossman & Company in Orlando recently closed on the sale of a 5,826 square foot freestanding office building at 1300 Highway A1A in Satellite Beach and the firm’s President John Crossman said the sale may be the first of several the company will broker over the next 12 months.
Crossman & Company Director Whitaker Leonhardt negotiated the $750,000 sale price for the property representing an undisclosed seller.
Grace Upon Grace LLC, a Brevard-based business, acquired the building.
Leonhardt said he expects to see an increase in sales of office and retail properties in Brevard County.
“Brevard County is home to several investors and business leaders who know the market intimately and who are currently seeking commercial real estate acquisitions,” Leonhardt said.
“We see this as a strong sign that the Brevard economy is recovering and we expect to see an increase in property transactions for the next three quarters,” he said.
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.
Crossman & Company Director Whitaker Leonhardt negotiated the $750,000 sale price for the property representing an undisclosed seller.
Grace Upon Grace LLC, a Brevard-based business, acquired the building.
Leonhardt said he expects to see an increase in sales of office and retail properties in Brevard County.
“Brevard County is home to several investors and business leaders who know the market intimately and who are currently seeking commercial real estate acquisitions,” Leonhardt said.
“We see this as a strong sign that the Brevard economy is recovering and we expect to see an increase in property transactions for the next three quarters,” he said.
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.
Cuhaci & Peterson Completes Design Work for New Aldi Supermarket in Indian Trail, N.C. in Charlotte Area
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently completed the architectural design for a new Aldi Supermarket in Indian Trail, N.C. in Union County outside of Charlotte.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners LLC, said the project included 18,000 square feet of retail space.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners LLC, said the project included 18,000 square feet of retail space.
Geocove User Group Conference Draws over 30 GIS, Emergency Management Experts at Osceola Emergency Operations Center
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Geocove, Inc., which develops specialized GIS software to aid disaster recovery teams in locating, quantifying and qualifying damages from natural disasters, recently hosted its second Geocove Users Group conference for over 30 GIS and emergency management experts at the Osceola Emergency Operations Center in Kissimmee.
Karyn Tareen, president and chief executive officer at Geocove, Inc., said User Group conference participants came from California, North Carolina and throughout Florida. The weekend conference included Geocove’s first “Geo-Disney” at Magic Kingdom.
Key presentations included “ the Evolution of Mobile Mapping for First Responders” by Tom Patterson of Esri; another on “ArcGIS for Emergency Management” by Ryan Lanclos, Emergency Management Industry Manager for ESRI, and “Geocove Implements ArcGIS for Emergency Management” by Steve Grise of Geocove.
Tareen said Geocove used the opportunity to showcase its newest version of ARM360, its flagship damage assessment application, and announce its newest product GeoEvac, which helps residents access information about evacuation zones and facilities.
Tareen said Geocove will host follow-up webinars for specialists who were unable to attend the user group conference.
“We are excited about our users’ enthusiasm and support of our products and company,” Tareen said. “We couldn’t ask for a better group of individuals and communities to work with and will continue to work with our customers to make our product line meet and hopefully exceed their expectations and needs,” she said.
Geocove is a member of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program in the Central Florida Research Park in East Orange County.
About GeoCove
Geocove, Inc. provides scalable assessment solutions built using the power of GIS across a multitude of industries. The Geocove team has extensive experience in providing assessment, reporting and mapping tools for emergency management, building officials, public health and other government agencies as well as utilities and other private industries. Geocove, Inc., a privately held corporation located in central Florida, is an authorized partner of Esri, the world’s leading GIS software provider. Please visit www.geocove.com or www.facebook.com/geocove.
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.
Karyn Tareen, president and chief executive officer at Geocove, Inc., said User Group conference participants came from California, North Carolina and throughout Florida. The weekend conference included Geocove’s first “Geo-Disney” at Magic Kingdom.
Key presentations included “ the Evolution of Mobile Mapping for First Responders” by Tom Patterson of Esri; another on “ArcGIS for Emergency Management” by Ryan Lanclos, Emergency Management Industry Manager for ESRI, and “Geocove Implements ArcGIS for Emergency Management” by Steve Grise of Geocove.
Tareen said Geocove used the opportunity to showcase its newest version of ARM360, its flagship damage assessment application, and announce its newest product GeoEvac, which helps residents access information about evacuation zones and facilities.
Tareen said Geocove will host follow-up webinars for specialists who were unable to attend the user group conference.
“We are excited about our users’ enthusiasm and support of our products and company,” Tareen said. “We couldn’t ask for a better group of individuals and communities to work with and will continue to work with our customers to make our product line meet and hopefully exceed their expectations and needs,” she said.
Geocove is a member of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program in the Central Florida Research Park in East Orange County.
About GeoCove
Geocove, Inc. provides scalable assessment solutions built using the power of GIS across a multitude of industries. The Geocove team has extensive experience in providing assessment, reporting and mapping tools for emergency management, building officials, public health and other government agencies as well as utilities and other private industries. Geocove, Inc., a privately held corporation located in central Florida, is an authorized partner of Esri, the world’s leading GIS software provider. Please visit www.geocove.com or www.facebook.com/geocove.
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.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Office Lease at Maitland Professional Office Village
MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated a lease agreement for a 1,181 square foot individual office condo at Suite 310, 630 N. Wymore Rd. in Maitland.
Tom R. Kelley II, CCIM, a principal in the firm, brokered the transaction representing the owner/landlord Palmer Homes of Maitland. The tenant is 2Guys Business Ventures and they will use the space as their primary office.
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.
Tom R. Kelley II, CCIM, a principal in the firm, brokered the transaction representing the owner/landlord Palmer Homes of Maitland. The tenant is 2Guys Business Ventures and they will use the space as their primary office.
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.
ICI Homes to unveil new Salerno model home April 14 at Live Oak Estates in Lake Nona area
ORLANDO, Fla. --- ICI Homes, based in Daytona Beach, plans to unveil its new Salerno model home April 14 at Live Oak Estates, Located on Rambling Oak Blvd. off Lake Mary Jane and Moss Park Roads east of the Lake Nona area in southeast Orlando.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said the Salerno model home offers four bedrooms and three baths in 2,837 square feet of living area with a three-car garage, priced from $489,000.
The Salerno model home features a big open great room area with a wall of sliding glass which looks out onto the covered lanai, a galley kitchen with island, and an “enormous owner’s suite with a master bath that’s second to none,” Messina added.
Altogether, ICI Homes plans to build 41 single family homes at Live Oak Estates that range in size from 2,700 square feet of living space to 5,100 square feet.
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 Salerno model home offers four bedrooms and three baths in 2,837 square feet of living area with a three-car garage, priced from $489,000.
The Salerno model home features a big open great room area with a wall of sliding glass which looks out onto the covered lanai, a galley kitchen with island, and an “enormous owner’s suite with a master bath that’s second to none,” Messina added.
Altogether, ICI Homes plans to build 41 single family homes at Live Oak Estates that range in size from 2,700 square feet of living space to 5,100 square feet.
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 Negotiates Renewal Lease at Springview CommerCenter in DeBary
Maitland, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a lease renewal for 8,463 square feet of industrial space at 290 Springview Commerce Drive, Suite 2 in Springview CommerCenter in DeBary.
Michael Heidrich, a principal of the firm, brokered the transaction representing the landlord Springview CommerceCenter LLC of Maitland and the tenant, Jack White Apparel, Inc.
Springview CommerCenter is located in the Springview Industrial Park off Shell Road.
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.
Michael Heidrich, a principal of the firm, brokered the transaction representing the landlord Springview CommerceCenter LLC of Maitland and the tenant, Jack White Apparel, Inc.
Springview CommerCenter is located in the Springview Industrial Park off Shell Road.
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.
The Henin Group’s Riviera Bella in DeBary offers luxury home buyers up to $15,000 in free options
DEBARY, Fla. --- Riviera Bella, the award-winning gated, luxury community overlooking the St. Johns River in DeBary and developed by the Henin Group, is offering home buyers a big incentive through April 30: up to $15,000 worth of free options in the purchase of a new luxury home priced from the $180s.
Jerome Henin, who heads the Henin Group, said the options could include anything from a patio and swimming pool to French doors, garage extension, granite countertops and energy saving package.
Jerome Henin, who heads the Henin Group, said the options could include anything from a patio and swimming pool to French doors, garage extension, granite countertops and energy saving package.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
INTEGRITY HOME LOAN OF CENTRAL FLORIDA APPOINTS NINE NEW LOAN OFFICERS
LAKE MARY, Fla. --- Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida recently appointed nine new loan officers in Lake Mary, Orlando, Jacksonville and Coral Springs.
Matt Malloy, president of Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida based in Lake Mary, said he recently named Brandon Fields, James Iooss, Jennifer Nendza, Sally Vance and Tom Powell Loan Officers at the firm’s corporate office on International Parkway in Lake Mary.
In Coral Springs, Integrity Home Loan recently appointed Carlos Lasprilla a Loan Officer.
Luke Kuenster and Christopher Diedrich were recently named Loan Officers in Jacksonville.
Cyndi Meyers was hired as a Loan Officer in the firm’s downtown Orlando office.
Matt Malloy, president of Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida based in Lake Mary, said he recently named Brandon Fields, James Iooss, Jennifer Nendza, Sally Vance and Tom Powell Loan Officers at the firm’s corporate office on International Parkway in Lake Mary.
In Coral Springs, Integrity Home Loan recently appointed Carlos Lasprilla a Loan Officer.
Luke Kuenster and Christopher Diedrich were recently named Loan Officers in Jacksonville.
Cyndi Meyers was hired as a Loan Officer in the firm’s downtown Orlando office.
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