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.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
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.
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