ORLANDO, Fla. --- Data Transfer Solutions, LLC (DTS), based in Downtown Avalon Park, recently earned three new contracts in Tallahassee, Miami and Springfield, Mo.
A. M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP, chief operating officer at DTS, said Ozark Transportation Organization in Springfield, Mo. recently awarded DTS a contract valued at $24,100 to develop a web-based system that will allow agency members to produce searchable maps, enter project information, update and track status reports to the Ozark Transportation Organization database.
The Survey and Mapping Office at the Florida Dept. of Transportation’s Central Office in Tallahassee awarded a contract to DTS valued at approximately $35,000 to re-engineer its Aerial Photograph Look-up System (APLUS) from the current ARC Internet Map Server (ArcIMS) application to ArcGIS using FDOT’s Enterprise GIS framework.
Fragala said the work will make FDOT’s substantial database much more functional and easy to use.
DTS earned a third contract as part of the Kimley-Horn and Associates team serving the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
DTS is designing, developing and implementing components of an interactive transportation planning tool that will display 2010 census data, American Community Survey data, national transit data and transportation modeling results, Fragala explained.
DTS provides asset management, geographic information systems, transportation planning, web design, database applications, and video and multimedia production services to local governments and regional and state agencies throughout the U.S.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Complete Design Work for New Seasons 52 Restaurant in Oakbrook, Ill
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently completed design work to build a new Seasons 52 restaurant facility in Oakbrook, Ill.
Jed Downs, president of Cuhaci & Peterson, said the 10,000 square foot Seasons 52 facility is now under construction and slated for completion sometime this Spring.
Jed Downs, president of Cuhaci & Peterson, said the 10,000 square foot Seasons 52 facility is now under construction and slated for completion sometime this Spring.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners Awarded Contract to Design Renovation of Ale House Restaurant in Daytona Beach
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, was recently awarded a contract to design renovations for an 8,700 square foot Ale House restaurant facility on International Speedway Blvd. in Daytona Beach.
Jed Downs, president of Cuhaci & Peterson, said the renovation construction, which includes the addition of a patio, is scheduled for completion this spring.
Jed Downs, president of Cuhaci & Peterson, said the renovation construction, which includes the addition of a patio, is scheduled for completion this spring.
UCF Business Incubation Program Names Peggy Allen Assistant to Director Gordon Hogan
ORLANDO, Fla. --- The University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program has promoted Peggy Allen to assistant to the director of the UCF Business Incubator Program.
Allen, who joined the UCF Business Incubation Program in Sanford nearly two years ago as program assistant, has more than six years of experience in business administration and business development, Gordon Hogan, director of the UCF Business Incubation Program, said.
As assistant to Hogan, Allen will play a key role in administering activities of the UCF Business Incubation Progam’s ten sites throughout Central Florida and will be based at the UCF Business Incubation Program’s headquarters in Central Florida Research Park in east Orlando.
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.
Allen, who joined the UCF Business Incubation Program in Sanford nearly two years ago as program assistant, has more than six years of experience in business administration and business development, Gordon Hogan, director of the UCF Business Incubation Program, said.
As assistant to Hogan, Allen will play a key role in administering activities of the UCF Business Incubation Progam’s ten sites throughout Central Florida and will be based at the UCF Business Incubation Program’s headquarters in Central Florida Research Park in east Orlando.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 125 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. The UCFBIP will open its 10th incubator in Apopka in Spring 2012. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida promotes Craig Cimring to Branch Manager of Downtown Orlando facility
ORLANDO, Fla. – Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida, Inc., which provides residential mortgage financing through seven branch offices throughout Central Florida, has promoted Craig Cimring to branch manager of the firm’s new Downtown Orlando location on E. Pine Street.
Matthew Malloy, president, said Cimring joined Integrity Home Loan three years ago as an experienced loan officer. Cimring is a graduate of Florida State University.
Malloy said Integrity Home Loan plans to open new offices on SR 434 in Longwood and E. Colonial Drive in East Orlando within the next 90 days.
Matthew Malloy, president, said Cimring joined Integrity Home Loan three years ago as an experienced loan officer. Cimring is a graduate of Florida State University.
Malloy said Integrity Home Loan plans to open new offices on SR 434 in Longwood and E. Colonial Drive in East Orlando within the next 90 days.
Real Estate Consultant Rachel Wein of WeinPlus Discusses How to do More with Less
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. --- Rachel Elias Wein, founder and principal of WeinPlus Real Estate Advisory Services in St. Petersburg, recently presented to retail property developers and real estate professionals at the 2012 ICSC North Florida Idea Exchange on how to do more with less in a recovering economy.
The formula works, Wein said, and can turn marginally profitable projects into income-generating super stars.
Her message: streamline the development process and focus on generating revenues.
“If 25 percent of your team’s time is spent reporting, processing, logging and routing work in progress, that reduces your ability to add value, costs you 25 percent of their salary plus overhead and makes them less likely to compete at a high level,” Wein said.
“If your focus on construction cost results in too much time dedicated to complex bidding procedures, you can substantially delay completion of a project,” Wein told the group.
The key is to measure and incentivize for the right results.
“You’ve got to measure savings from bidding against the rents you lose because of the delay brought on by the bidding period,” Wein said. “When you find that the cost overages you save are outweighed by the lost rent revenues, then you need to adjust or eliminate your bidding process,” she said.
Wein told the group that the new economy means property owners and landlords must play a partnering role with retail tenants.
“You’ve got to help them succeed if you want to succeed,” Wein emphasized.
The formula works, Wein said, and can turn marginally profitable projects into income-generating super stars.
Her message: streamline the development process and focus on generating revenues.
“If 25 percent of your team’s time is spent reporting, processing, logging and routing work in progress, that reduces your ability to add value, costs you 25 percent of their salary plus overhead and makes them less likely to compete at a high level,” Wein said.
“If your focus on construction cost results in too much time dedicated to complex bidding procedures, you can substantially delay completion of a project,” Wein told the group.
The key is to measure and incentivize for the right results.
“You’ve got to measure savings from bidding against the rents you lose because of the delay brought on by the bidding period,” Wein said. “When you find that the cost overages you save are outweighed by the lost rent revenues, then you need to adjust or eliminate your bidding process,” she said.
Wein told the group that the new economy means property owners and landlords must play a partnering role with retail tenants.
“You’ve got to help them succeed if you want to succeed,” Wein emphasized.
Dave Brewer Constructors sees big increase in luxury home remodeling, additions
SANFORD, Fla. --- Dave Brewer Constructors, the remodeling division of Dave Brewer, Inc., which ranks as one of the region’s most active builders of luxury homes priced at more than $1 million, is seeing a big increase in luxury home remodeling projects.
Matt Trask, vice president at Dave Brewer, Inc., said the firm’s remodeling division currently has 10 projects in the planning stage. Last year, Dave Brewer Constructors completed 12 major remodeling projects, Trask said.
“We project our remodeling division will see an increase of about 40 percent this year,” Trask said.
Matt Trask, vice president at Dave Brewer, Inc., said the firm’s remodeling division currently has 10 projects in the planning stage. Last year, Dave Brewer Constructors completed 12 major remodeling projects, Trask said.
“We project our remodeling division will see an increase of about 40 percent this year,” Trask said.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty sells $500,000 Windermere luxury home in five days, 12 days more to close
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Among the many indicators that the real estate market is recovering in Central Florida, this one is bound to leave some sellers breathless. Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty in Orlando recently sold a $500,000 luxury home in Windermere in five days. For cash!
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty said Realtor Associate Bruce Elliott, ABR, CIPS, CSP, e-Pro, GRI, SFR, TRC, PHP listed the 6425 Cartmel Drive home in Lake Butler Sound in Windermere for sale at $525,000 on Jan. 13.
Associate Erin Wanner brought a buyer – a professional athlete – to the table with a contract five days later. The all-cash transaction closed on Jan. 31.
“We were all very excited,” Soderstrom said. “In this market and price range, that’s a definite record for the shortest listing, and both buyer and seller are delighted,” Soderstrom said.
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 Realtor Associate Bruce Elliott, ABR, CIPS, CSP, e-Pro, GRI, SFR, TRC, PHP listed the 6425 Cartmel Drive home in Lake Butler Sound in Windermere for sale at $525,000 on Jan. 13.
Associate Erin Wanner brought a buyer – a professional athlete – to the table with a contract five days later. The all-cash transaction closed on Jan. 31.
“We were all very excited,” Soderstrom said. “In this market and price range, that’s a definite record for the shortest listing, and both buyer and seller are delighted,” Soderstrom said.
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.
Meritage Homes Appoints Two New Sales Associates
ORLANDO, Fla. – Meritage Homes has named two new sales associates, Brian Kittle, vice president of sales for Meritage Homes in the Orlando reported.
The two new sales associates are Ali Paymayesh and Matthew Oesch.
Kittle say Paymayesh with seven years of experience real estate and new home sales will be working out of the homebuilder’s community of Winter Springs Village off Tuskawilla Rd.
Oesch will assist new homebuyers at the Oaks at Grande Lakes located off Plant Street in Winter Garden
The two new sales associates are Ali Paymayesh and Matthew Oesch.
Kittle say Paymayesh with seven years of experience real estate and new home sales will be working out of the homebuilder’s community of Winter Springs Village off Tuskawilla Rd.
Oesch will assist new homebuyers at the Oaks at Grande Lakes located off Plant Street in Winter Garden
First Green Bank in Mount Dora enlists a new Green ally next door — Mellow Mushroom Pizza restaurant announces development
MOUNT DORA, Fla. --- First Green Bank, which hosted more than 750 visitors at its official “Grand Green Opening” of its new award-winning headquarters facility in Mount Dora recently, has recruited its first “green” ally — a Mellow Mushroom Pizza Restaurant, which plans to open next door to the bank on U.S. 441
Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer at First Green Bank, said he and his brother Michael plan to start construction of Lake County’s first Mellow Mushroom Pizza restaurant as early as this summer.
LaRoe, a partner in the franchise, said plans call for a new one-story 5,000 square foot building that will meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Silver standards for energy efficiency and environmental quality. The restaurant will feature a 1,100 square foot deck in the rear of the building.
First Green Bank has submitted for a designated a LEED Platinum facility — only the second privately constructed building in Florida to achieve that standard.
If all goes according to plan, First Green Bank’s new “Green” neighbor could be open within 12 months.
Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer at First Green Bank, said he and his brother Michael plan to start construction of Lake County’s first Mellow Mushroom Pizza restaurant as early as this summer.
LaRoe, a partner in the franchise, said plans call for a new one-story 5,000 square foot building that will meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Silver standards for energy efficiency and environmental quality. The restaurant will feature a 1,100 square foot deck in the rear of the building.
First Green Bank has submitted for a designated a LEED Platinum facility — only the second privately constructed building in Florida to achieve that standard.
If all goes according to plan, First Green Bank’s new “Green” neighbor could be open within 12 months.
Lennar Offers VIP Treatment at Emerson Park — and Free iPad —For Home Buyers Who Register Before March 1
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Home buyers at Emerson Park in Apopka have until the end of February to register for VIP treatment, which includes a free iPad valued at more than $500.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said VIP home buyers who register by Feb. 29 will get the full VIP treatment.
That means zero down and zero closing costs if they finance their mortgage through Universal American Mortgage Company, half off the price of all options and upgrades and half off their lot premium.
Metheny added that buyers who register at emersonparkvip.com to become a VIP then purchase a home by Feb. 29, 2012 will be invited to attend a special Emerson Park VIP celebration dinner on March 9.
Lennar is building town homes, executive and estate homes at Emerson Park priced from under $130,000.
Emerson Park, located off Ocoee-Apopka Road near S.R. 429, features a community clubhouse, swimming pool, children’s playground and conservation areas.
Visit www.Lennar.com.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said VIP home buyers who register by Feb. 29 will get the full VIP treatment.
That means zero down and zero closing costs if they finance their mortgage through Universal American Mortgage Company, half off the price of all options and upgrades and half off their lot premium.
Metheny added that buyers who register at emersonparkvip.com to become a VIP then purchase a home by Feb. 29, 2012 will be invited to attend a special Emerson Park VIP celebration dinner on March 9.
Lennar is building town homes, executive and estate homes at Emerson Park priced from under $130,000.
Emerson Park, located off Ocoee-Apopka Road near S.R. 429, features a community clubhouse, swimming pool, children’s playground and conservation areas.
Visit www.Lennar.com.
NAI Realvest negotiates Acquisition of 10 acre Maitland Parcel for $1.15 Million, Mixed Use Development Planned
MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated the acquisition of a 10-acre parcel at 8900 Albemarle Rd. near the intersection of Maitland Blvd. and SR 434 in Maitland for $1.15 million.
NAI Realvest Principals Kevin O’Connor and Matt Cichocki negotiated the acquisition representing the buyer, Orlando-based Maitland Blvd. Apts. Assoc LLP.
“This transaction culminated a five year assembly of adjacent properties the new owner plans to develop as a mixed use project that will include office, retail and multi-family residential,” Cichocki explained. Maitland Blvd. Apts. Assoc LLP acquired the site.
Cornell Huggins of Orlando was the seller.
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 Kevin O’Connor and Matt Cichocki negotiated the acquisition representing the buyer, Orlando-based Maitland Blvd. Apts. Assoc LLP.
“This transaction culminated a five year assembly of adjacent properties the new owner plans to develop as a mixed use project that will include office, retail and multi-family residential,” Cichocki explained. Maitland Blvd. Apts. Assoc LLP acquired the site.
Cornell Huggins of Orlando was the seller.
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
Ryland Homes Opens new Four Bedroom Model Home at Cureton in Union County
CHARLOTTE, N.C – Ryland Homes recently opened a new, fully decorated four-bedroom model home at Cureton, the homebuilder’s newest Union County community where homes feature all brick exteriors and three-car side entry garages.
Krista Long, vice president of sales and marketing at Ryland Homes in the Charlotte division, said Ryland’s Eastover model home offers four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, in 4,195 square feet of living area and is base-priced from $374,990.
Special features of the Eastover are a downstairs master bedroom, formal dining room, study, and an upstairs media room.
Ryland plans to build 36 single-family homes at Cureton that range in size from 3,130 square feet of living area to 3,992 square feet, priced from the $350s.
All Ryland Homes at Cureton are 100 percent ENERGY STAR certified, which ranks them among the most energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable homes on the market, Long added.
The community’s Union County location – on Carindale Road, off Waxhaw-Marvin Road – boasts lower taxes, top-rated schools, and convenience to shopping and dining.
Cureton has an array of amenities that include a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, playground, walking trails and sidewalks throughout the community to name a few.
For more information, visit www.ryland.com.
About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The company currently operates in 28 markets across the country and has built more than 285,000 homes and financed more than 235,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.”
Krista Long, vice president of sales and marketing at Ryland Homes in the Charlotte division, said Ryland’s Eastover model home offers four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, in 4,195 square feet of living area and is base-priced from $374,990.
Special features of the Eastover are a downstairs master bedroom, formal dining room, study, and an upstairs media room.
Ryland plans to build 36 single-family homes at Cureton that range in size from 3,130 square feet of living area to 3,992 square feet, priced from the $350s.
All Ryland Homes at Cureton are 100 percent ENERGY STAR certified, which ranks them among the most energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable homes on the market, Long added.
The community’s Union County location – on Carindale Road, off Waxhaw-Marvin Road – boasts lower taxes, top-rated schools, and convenience to shopping and dining.
Cureton has an array of amenities that include a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, playground, walking trails and sidewalks throughout the community to name a few.
For more information, visit www.ryland.com.
About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The company currently operates in 28 markets across the country and has built more than 285,000 homes and financed more than 235,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.”
Ryland Homes opens Windchase in WaterGrass in Pasco County
TAMPA, Fla. --- Ryland Homes has opened Windchase at the master planned community of WaterGrass, located just north of SR 54 off Curley Road in Pasco County.
Tony Crimi, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said Ryland plans to build 40 new three and four bedroom single family homes in the first phase at Windchase, priced from $158,990 to $189,990.
Crimi said Ryland is introducing its new Sabal Series of Energy Star® qualified home designs at Windchase that range in size from 1,551 square feet of living space to 2,297 square feet.
Windchase is convenient to WaterGrass Elementary School.
“Ryland is delighted to be part of the WaterGrass family of builders and Crown Communities,” Crimi said.
About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The company currently operates in 28 markets across the country and has built more than 285,000 homes and financed more than 235,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.”
Tony Crimi, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said Ryland plans to build 40 new three and four bedroom single family homes in the first phase at Windchase, priced from $158,990 to $189,990.
Crimi said Ryland is introducing its new Sabal Series of Energy Star® qualified home designs at Windchase that range in size from 1,551 square feet of living space to 2,297 square feet.
Windchase is convenient to WaterGrass Elementary School.
“Ryland is delighted to be part of the WaterGrass family of builders and Crown Communities,” Crimi said.
About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The company currently operates in 28 markets across the country and has built more than 285,000 homes and financed more than 235,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.”
NAI Global Names Kevin O’Connor of NAI Realvest to Global Elite Group
MAITLAND, Fla. – Kevin O’Connor, a principal of NAI Realvest in Maitland, was recently named to the NAI Global Elite, a group comprised of the organization’s top producers.
O’Connor qualified as a Top Producer at the Silver Elite level based on production in 2011, which placed him in the top 35 among his peer commercial brokers worldwide. The award was presented recently in a ceremony at the NAI Global 2012 Convention in Las Vegas.
Based in Princeton, N.J., NAI Global manages a network of 5,000 commercial real estate professionals and 350 offices in 55 countries. NAI professionals complete over $45 billion in transactions annually.
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
O’Connor qualified as a Top Producer at the Silver Elite level based on production in 2011, which placed him in the top 35 among his peer commercial brokers worldwide. The award was presented recently in a ceremony at the NAI Global 2012 Convention in Las Vegas.
Based in Princeton, N.J., NAI Global manages a network of 5,000 commercial real estate professionals and 350 offices in 55 countries. NAI professionals complete over $45 billion in transactions annually.
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
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