VENICE, Fla. – Ah, Valentine’s Day! It’s that one day a year when family and friends show their love for others with the gift of sweets: scrumptious cakes or pies, giant cookies, or the traditional chocolates peeking out from a bright red, heart-shaped box.
But, this year, there’s a healthy alternative for that someone special that offers all the kudos of great taste along with a bonus; they’re actually good for your heart!
After much success with their heart-healthy and tasty Omega Cookie and Omega Cure liquid fish oil, Doctors Bo Martinsen and Anne-Marie Chalmers of Venice-based Omega3 Innovations unveil the Omega Passion, a decadent-tasting healthy chocolate.
Omega Passion is a frozen, pure dark, unalkalinized chocolate ganache smothered with a dark chocolate coating that combines high doses of fresh marine omega-3 [fish oil] and beta-glucan oat fibers to create a 150-calorie “candy” that even helps with appetite control, according to Dr. Chalmers.
“Within weeks of eating a daily Passion your body begins to heal at the cellular level with marked improvements in your cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar,” she said. “Since we began offering the Omega Passion chocolates they’ve been flying out the door as soon as we make them.”
The two physicians, a husband and wife team who founded what is now known as Omega3 Innovations in 2008, recently returned from a food trade show in Paris where the Omega Passion received enthusiastic reviews from both attendees and presenters.
Martinsen, a featured speaker at the “Food Ingredients Europe” trade show, said their participation was a huge success. “In Paris , people were eager to learn about Omega Passion’s natural anti-oxidant properties, as well as the EPA/DHA and oat fiber that make it such a healthful treat,” he said.
Here in the United States , Omega3 Innovations’ products meet American Heart Association guidelines of two to four grams of marine-based omega-3 fish oil daily to help prevent heart disease, Martinsen said. The amount is the equivalent to the oil in a salmon dinner or swallowing seven to 14 capsules of fish oil every day.
To order Omega Passion or another heart-healthy treat for someone you love, call 866-414-0188 or visit www.omegacookie.com or www.omega-cure.com.
About Omega3 Innovations: Founded by Bo Martinsen, M.D., and Anne-Marie Chalmers, M.D. – two physicians who have worked with omega-3 fish oil for more than 15 years – the company also offers several varieties of Omega Cookies, as well as Omega Cure supplements. Each Omega Cookie contains seven capsules worth of omega-3 fish oil, five grams of fiber, 200% of the daily value of vitamin D and 35% of the daily value of calcium. The company was named a winner in the category of innovation at the 2010 annual Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County ’s Hall of Fame awards. The honor came as the result of being the first company to create a bakery product that contains an effective dose of omega-3 fish oil. For more information, visit www.omega3innovations.com , www.omegacookie.com or www.omega-cure.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Local Law Firm Partners with Car Dealership to Offer Free Safe Driving School for Teen Drivers
DAYTONA BEACH – The personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has forged a partnership with Gary Yeoman’s Ford Lincoln to present a free Teen Safety Driving School on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Daytona Auto Mall, 1420 N. Tomoka Farms Road.
“We wanted to offer this course because there are so many accidents involving students who don’t have the experience to regain control of a car that begins to lose control,” according to Carlos Lira√, general manager at Gary Yeoman’s.
Students will be instructed in the fundamentals as well as the dangers of driving and all cars will have a drift machine attached to them for control, whether the students use their own car or one provided by the dealership, he said. “It will be a hands-on experience for student drivers.”
The driving school – which is being taught by professional instructors – is open to Volusia and Flagler county drivers between the ages of 15 and 19 who have either a valid Florida Driver’s License or permit. It will be taught in four separate 2½-hour classes of 25 students each starting at 8:30 a.m.
Classes have already begun to fill up and students must pre-register by visiting www.rueziffra.com or www.garyyeomansford.com.
With much of their personal-injury casework involving automobile and motorcycle accidents – many of which have involved teenage drivers – the partners at Rue & Ziffra were eager to sponsor a program that could help prevent additional accidents.
“We’re excited to help present this free driving school to area teen drivers,” said Kim Bouck, a partner in the longtime Port Orange-based law firm. “And, parents should know that their teens will be in good hands while they learn the fundamentals of driving on the road.”
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.
“We wanted to offer this course because there are so many accidents involving students who don’t have the experience to regain control of a car that begins to lose control,” according to Carlos Lira√, general manager at Gary Yeoman’s.
Students will be instructed in the fundamentals as well as the dangers of driving and all cars will have a drift machine attached to them for control, whether the students use their own car or one provided by the dealership, he said. “It will be a hands-on experience for student drivers.”
The driving school – which is being taught by professional instructors – is open to Volusia and Flagler county drivers between the ages of 15 and 19 who have either a valid Florida Driver’s License or permit. It will be taught in four separate 2½-hour classes of 25 students each starting at 8:30 a.m.
Classes have already begun to fill up and students must pre-register by visiting www.rueziffra.com or www.garyyeomansford.com.
With much of their personal-injury casework involving automobile and motorcycle accidents – many of which have involved teenage drivers – the partners at Rue & Ziffra were eager to sponsor a program that could help prevent additional accidents.
“We’re excited to help present this free driving school to area teen drivers,” said Kim Bouck, a partner in the longtime Port Orange-based law firm. “And, parents should know that their teens will be in good hands while they learn the fundamentals of driving on the road.”
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.
Stirling Sotheby’s Int’Realty Named Exclusive Brokers for Golf Course Home at Alaqua Country Club
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been named exclusive sales and marketing agents for a luxury golf course home at Alaqua Country Club, one of Seminole County’s most exclusive, gated and guarded communities on Markham Woods Road in Longwood.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Jere Matheny, International Luxury Home Specialist with the firm’s Heathrow Real Estate Gallery is listing agent for the luxury home, which is priced at $1.95 million.
The nearly 11,000 square foot luxury home, situated on a landscaped two-acre golf course home site, features five bedrooms and seven baths with a grand portico and foyer, rotunda dome ceiling, marble floors and columns, a private library, home theater, game room and fireplace.
The property also includes a corner lot with park-like grounds, large circular drive and four-car oversized courtyard garage.
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 Jere Matheny, International Luxury Home Specialist with the firm’s Heathrow Real Estate Gallery is listing agent for the luxury home, which is priced at $1.95 million.
The nearly 11,000 square foot luxury home, situated on a landscaped two-acre golf course home site, features five bedrooms and seven baths with a grand portico and foyer, rotunda dome ceiling, marble floors and columns, a private library, home theater, game room and fireplace.
The property also includes a corner lot with park-like grounds, large circular drive and four-car oversized courtyard garage.
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.
Mattamy Homes U.S. Group Nearing Completion of Two Model Homes at RiverTown in St. Johns County, 31 Home Sites in First Phase
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, is nearing completion of the construction of two model homes at RiverTown, Mattamy’s newest community located off S.R. 13 in northwest St. Johns County.
Brian Paul, division president for Mattamy Homes in Jacksonville, said the first phase at RiverTown will include 31 new three and four bedroom homes, with the majority on 60 and 70 foot home sites.
Paul said the first model home, that will be open this month, is the Laurel+Loft, a four bedroom, three bath two-story design with a study in 2,873 square feet.
The second model home that will open in mid-March is the Periwinkle with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 2,571 square feet.
New single-family homes at RiverTown will range in size from 1,500 square feet of living space to 3,200 square feet.
RiverTown amenities that the developer will complete by April include the RiverHouse, two fitness centers, two swimming pools, tennis courts, children’s playgrounds throughout the community, three river gazebos and access to RiverTown Park.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Brian Paul, division president for Mattamy Homes in Jacksonville, said the first phase at RiverTown will include 31 new three and four bedroom homes, with the majority on 60 and 70 foot home sites.
Paul said the first model home, that will be open this month, is the Laurel+Loft, a four bedroom, three bath two-story design with a study in 2,873 square feet.
The second model home that will open in mid-March is the Periwinkle with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 2,571 square feet.
New single-family homes at RiverTown will range in size from 1,500 square feet of living space to 3,200 square feet.
RiverTown amenities that the developer will complete by April include the RiverHouse, two fitness centers, two swimming pools, tennis courts, children’s playgrounds throughout the community, three river gazebos and access to RiverTown Park.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Pulte Homes Grand Opening Saturday, Feb. 25 at Village Walk at Lake Nona to Showcase New Model Homes, Features, Floor Plans
ORLANDO, Fla. –Pulte Homes is hosting a grand opening Saturday, Feb. 25 to showcase four new model homes and 11 new floor plans at Village Walk at Lake Nona, located off Narcoossee Rd. in East Orlando.
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for the North Florida Division of Pulte Homes, said the community event is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Crepe Company will keep visitors supplied with delightful food and beverages.
Strickler said the new floor plans include three, four, five and six bedroom designs that range in size from 2,430 square feet of living space to 3,649 square feet.
The new floor plans at Village Walk at Lake Nona feature first floor owner suites, three car garages, granite countertops and tile floors, Strickler said.
Two new features will be offered that are found only in Pulte Homes’ neighborhoods: planning centers and drop zones.
The Pulte planning center looks like an open room or den but it’s really a survival tool because it’s a place where you can organize the family — open the mail, pay bills, kids can do schoolwork. Since it’s centrally located in the home and open to the kitchen and great room it offers a lot of flexibility — it can be whatever you need it to be,” Strickler said.
“The drop zone is similar to a northern mud room — a place to drop off backpacks and shoes before heading into the rest of the home, Strickler explained.
The drop zone can have bead-board backing, coat hooks and storage for shoes. Additional options in the drop zone include upper and lower cabinets with granite countertops, electrical outlets for charging phones and iPads and cabinet cubbies for organizing the mail.
Village Walk at Lake Nona residents enjoy a full array of amenities including a clubhouse with state-of-the-the art fitness center, lap pool, resort-style pool and spa, tennis and basketball courts and a full time lifestyle director who plans activities for every member of the family.
The community is only a three minute drive from Orlando’s “Medical City” which includes the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine, V.A. Hospital, Nemours Children’s Hospital and Burnham Institute for Medical Research.
For more information, visit www.pulte.com/orlando or call 866-830-4648.
About Pulte Homes
Communities built by Pulte Homes are designed to deliver the best quality of life for home owners. By combining innovative Life-Tested® designs, an unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail, Pulte Homes is the nation’s premier home brand for upwardly mobile home buyers. As the most awarded homebuilder in customer satisfaction, Pulte Homes has consistently ranked among top home builders in third-party customer satisfaction studies. For more information about Pulte Homes, visit www.pulte.com.
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, go to pultegroup.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for the North Florida Division of Pulte Homes, said the community event is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Crepe Company will keep visitors supplied with delightful food and beverages.
Strickler said the new floor plans include three, four, five and six bedroom designs that range in size from 2,430 square feet of living space to 3,649 square feet.
The new floor plans at Village Walk at Lake Nona feature first floor owner suites, three car garages, granite countertops and tile floors, Strickler said.
Two new features will be offered that are found only in Pulte Homes’ neighborhoods: planning centers and drop zones.
The Pulte planning center looks like an open room or den but it’s really a survival tool because it’s a place where you can organize the family — open the mail, pay bills, kids can do schoolwork. Since it’s centrally located in the home and open to the kitchen and great room it offers a lot of flexibility — it can be whatever you need it to be,” Strickler said.
“The drop zone is similar to a northern mud room — a place to drop off backpacks and shoes before heading into the rest of the home, Strickler explained.
The drop zone can have bead-board backing, coat hooks and storage for shoes. Additional options in the drop zone include upper and lower cabinets with granite countertops, electrical outlets for charging phones and iPads and cabinet cubbies for organizing the mail.
Village Walk at Lake Nona residents enjoy a full array of amenities including a clubhouse with state-of-the-the art fitness center, lap pool, resort-style pool and spa, tennis and basketball courts and a full time lifestyle director who plans activities for every member of the family.
The community is only a three minute drive from Orlando’s “Medical City” which includes the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine, V.A. Hospital, Nemours Children’s Hospital and Burnham Institute for Medical Research.
For more information, visit www.pulte.com/orlando or call 866-830-4648.
About Pulte Homes
Communities built by Pulte Homes are designed to deliver the best quality of life for home owners. By combining innovative Life-Tested® designs, an unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail, Pulte Homes is the nation’s premier home brand for upwardly mobile home buyers. As the most awarded homebuilder in customer satisfaction, Pulte Homes has consistently ranked among top home builders in third-party customer satisfaction studies. For more information about Pulte Homes, visit www.pulte.com.
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, go to pultegroup.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com
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