ORLANDO, Fla. --- Rhodes+Brito Architects of Orlando recently earned two contracts from Orange County government.
Ruffin Rhodes, co-founder and partner at Rhodes+Brito Architects, said the firm earned a three-year continuing service contract that qualifies the company to provide Orange County with architectural and engineering services for projects valued under $2 million.
Rhodes said Rhodes+Brito Architects was also awarded a contract to provide architectural services for minor projects valued at less than $1 million.
Rhodes+Brito Architects is a full-service architectural firm that opened its offices in downtown Orlando in 1996 to specialize in design of public facilities, including schools, airports and courthouses.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Candidate for Osceola Clerk of Court to Host Golf Tournament at Celebration Golf Club June 9 to Benefit Give Kids the World
CELEBRATION, Fla. --- Beau Osborne, a candidate for Clerk of The Court in Osceola County, will host a golf tournament June 9 with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at Celebration Golf Club in Osceola County to benefit Give Kids the World, the charitable organization that fulfills the wishes of children with serious or terminal illness.
Osborne, a resident of Osceola County for more than 40 years and a 27 year law enforcement veteran, has also served as a volunteer for Give Kids the World.
The cost – $100 for individual player, $360 for a foursome – includes a Southern- style BBQ lunch, green fees, cart fees and pre-round range balls. For tournament information, contact Cynthia Faller at 813-468-2521 or cfaller1@hotmail.com and pay online through PayPal.
Sponsors at the tournament who purchase a Gold Hole, $450, Silver Hole $300 and Bronze $150 will have recognition at Tee hole signs and during ceremony. All proceeds will benefit Give Kids the World.
“Give Kids the World is a wonderful non-profit organization that exists only to fulfill the wishes of all children with life-threatening illnesses and their families from around the world right here in Osceola County,” Osborne said.
“Having volunteered at the Villages, I have witnessed first hand the pure joy and excitement on the faces of these brave children. Give Kids the World has hosted more than 107,000 families from all 50 states and more than 70 countries. I am proud to live in a county that offers such a wondrous gift and honored to assist such a worthy cause,” he said.
Osborne, a resident of Osceola County for more than 40 years and a 27 year law enforcement veteran, has also served as a volunteer for Give Kids the World.
The cost – $100 for individual player, $360 for a foursome – includes a Southern- style BBQ lunch, green fees, cart fees and pre-round range balls. For tournament information, contact Cynthia Faller at 813-468-2521 or cfaller1@hotmail.com and pay online through PayPal.
Sponsors at the tournament who purchase a Gold Hole, $450, Silver Hole $300 and Bronze $150 will have recognition at Tee hole signs and during ceremony. All proceeds will benefit Give Kids the World.
“Give Kids the World is a wonderful non-profit organization that exists only to fulfill the wishes of all children with life-threatening illnesses and their families from around the world right here in Osceola County,” Osborne said.
“Having volunteered at the Villages, I have witnessed first hand the pure joy and excitement on the faces of these brave children. Give Kids the World has hosted more than 107,000 families from all 50 states and more than 70 countries. I am proud to live in a county that offers such a wondrous gift and honored to assist such a worthy cause,” he said.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Planning Interior Renovation of New Tribes Mission Facility in Sanford
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects in Orlando is working with the New Tribes Mission organization located at 1000 East First Street in Sanford to plan for an interior remodeling project.
Mercantile Capital Corporation Closes Nine Commercial Loans in April to Finance Projects Valued at more than $38.8 Million
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Mercantile Capital Corporation, which specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans to small business owners who want to acquire, develop, or refinance their own facilities, reports it closed nine commercial loans in April worth more than $38.8 million in total project costs. This brings their total this year to nearly $121 million — more than they closed in all of 2008 and 2009.
Chris Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital, said the largest single loan was for the refinance of an assisted living facility in Kansas City, Mo., with a total project cost of $10.8 million. “We were able to help Robert Redman, owner of The Greens Healthcare, LLC, substantially lower his interest rate and monthly payment,” Hurn said. “Without the SBA 504 Refinance Program and the First Mortgage Lien Pooling (FMLP) Program, this loan would not have been possible.”
Mercantile Capital Corporation ranks as one of the nation’s largest providers of SBA 504 loans. Through April 30 of this year, Mercantile Capital has closed commercial loans worth more than $865.6 million in total project costs across 34 states plus Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, while creating or retaining 5,936 jobs.
Chris Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital, said the largest single loan was for the refinance of an assisted living facility in Kansas City, Mo., with a total project cost of $10.8 million. “We were able to help Robert Redman, owner of The Greens Healthcare, LLC, substantially lower his interest rate and monthly payment,” Hurn said. “Without the SBA 504 Refinance Program and the First Mortgage Lien Pooling (FMLP) Program, this loan would not have been possible.”
Mercantile Capital Corporation ranks as one of the nation’s largest providers of SBA 504 loans. Through April 30 of this year, Mercantile Capital has closed commercial loans worth more than $865.6 million in total project costs across 34 states plus Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, while creating or retaining 5,936 jobs.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Completes Design of Seasons 52 Restaurant in Sacramento
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently completed design of a new Seasons 52 restaurant in Sacramento, Calif.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said Philadelphia-based PREIT Services, LLC is the developer of 18,000 square foot facility.
The restaurant is located at the Arden Fair Mall on Arden Way and will create approximately 100 jobs.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects is one of the nation’s leading designers of retail space with projects that total more than one million square feet annually
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said Philadelphia-based PREIT Services, LLC is the developer of 18,000 square foot facility.
The restaurant is located at the Arden Fair Mall on Arden Way and will create approximately 100 jobs.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects is one of the nation’s leading designers of retail space with projects that total more than one million square feet annually
Unique Online Kissimmee Based Tea Retailer Wins Grand Prize in International Business Competition
KISSIMMEE, Fla. --- Luhse Tea LLC, an innovative online retailer of Luhse (loose) teas, a spice blend, and tea accessories that supports the brewing and consumption of Luhse tea won the $1,000 grand prize in the international “Tell Moo About You” business competition sponsored by online printing services Moo USA (usa.moo.com).
The contest---and Luhse Tea’s grand prize---has already brought international recognition and immediate response to the firm, said co-founders Mindy S. Ferris and Brittney M. Wholihan
The mother-daughter team, who call themselves “The Dames,” launched Luhse Tea last December with a 1920’s prohibition theme, designed to promote the use of “Luhse” Tea over traditional tea bags.
“The Dames,” developed their approach while traveling the world and experiencing cultural differences as a military family.
The catchphrase for their marketing campaign — “Get Luhse” — aims at giving tea a new face, said co-founder Ferris.
“The Dames are revamping tea’s stodgy image,” Ferris said. “Our philosophy of tea drinking is simple. Every sip’s a trip. For a few moments in one’s hurried day, we can be transported to another place. Luhse Tea believes every consumer deserves the best, and we are committed to giving it to you.”
In January, Luhse Tea was featured as “site of the day” AWWWARDS.com, based on the site’s design, creativity and innovation.
In February, Shopify, the company’s commerce platform, began using Luhse Tea as a featured example on their website, and blogged about the company’s effective logo.
“We want to free your tea from the mass produced confinements of stodgy-brand teabags,” Wholihan said.
To learn more about Luhse Tea, visit www.luhsetea.com or follow Luhse Tea on Twitter @LuhseTea, Facebook, www.facebook.com/luhseTea or the Luhse Tea blog at LuhseTea.com.
Luhse Tea is a University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program company based in Kissimmee.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 134 current clients) create over $363 million in annual total economic output and more than 3,120 new jobs (taking direct and indirect and induced impact into account) with an average salary of $59,000. With ten facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development among the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Apopka, the City of Winter Springs, the City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information about the Program and its clients and graduates, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
The contest---and Luhse Tea’s grand prize---has already brought international recognition and immediate response to the firm, said co-founders Mindy S. Ferris and Brittney M. Wholihan
The mother-daughter team, who call themselves “The Dames,” launched Luhse Tea last December with a 1920’s prohibition theme, designed to promote the use of “Luhse” Tea over traditional tea bags.
“The Dames,” developed their approach while traveling the world and experiencing cultural differences as a military family.
The catchphrase for their marketing campaign — “Get Luhse” — aims at giving tea a new face, said co-founder Ferris.
“The Dames are revamping tea’s stodgy image,” Ferris said. “Our philosophy of tea drinking is simple. Every sip’s a trip. For a few moments in one’s hurried day, we can be transported to another place. Luhse Tea believes every consumer deserves the best, and we are committed to giving it to you.”
In January, Luhse Tea was featured as “site of the day” AWWWARDS.com, based on the site’s design, creativity and innovation.
In February, Shopify, the company’s commerce platform, began using Luhse Tea as a featured example on their website, and blogged about the company’s effective logo.
“We want to free your tea from the mass produced confinements of stodgy-brand teabags,” Wholihan said.
To learn more about Luhse Tea, visit www.luhsetea.com or follow Luhse Tea on Twitter @LuhseTea, Facebook, www.facebook.com/luhseTea or the Luhse Tea blog at LuhseTea.com.
Luhse Tea is a University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program company based in Kissimmee.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 134 current clients) create over $363 million in annual total economic output and more than 3,120 new jobs (taking direct and indirect and induced impact into account) with an average salary of $59,000. With ten facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development among the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Apopka, the City of Winter Springs, the City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information about the Program and its clients and graduates, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Appoints Lilliam Rodriguez Int'l Luxury Home Specialist
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed Lilliam Rodriguez an International Luxury Home Specialist working out of its Orlando marketing center at Dr. Phillips.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Rodriguez, who is focused on the southwest Orlando market including Celebration in Osceola County is a veteran Realtor, fluent in Spanish with more than 13 years of experience in Central Florida.
“Lilliam Rodriguez has been focusing on home sales in the Celebration community because international market demand for Celebration is strong and projected to grow over the next 12 months,” Soderstrom said.
Rodriguez said 132 homes at Celebration sold in the last 12 months compared to 124 in the previous 12 month period.
“The number of sales may trend down at Celebration because fewer properties are being put on the market. Home prices will likely rise over the next 12 months,” she said.
Lilliam Rodriguez is a highly trained professional who has won awards and recognition for sales and for her role managing real estate offices, Soderstrom said.
“Throughout her career she has focused on the Celebration market, and we expect her to play a big role in our continued growth in the south Orlando, Celebration and Windermere areas.”
Rodriguez is an instructor in the Brian Buffini Mentor Program and a graduate of the Tom Hopkins Mastery Boot Camp program, he added.
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 Rodriguez, who is focused on the southwest Orlando market including Celebration in Osceola County is a veteran Realtor, fluent in Spanish with more than 13 years of experience in Central Florida.
“Lilliam Rodriguez has been focusing on home sales in the Celebration community because international market demand for Celebration is strong and projected to grow over the next 12 months,” Soderstrom said.
Rodriguez said 132 homes at Celebration sold in the last 12 months compared to 124 in the previous 12 month period.
“The number of sales may trend down at Celebration because fewer properties are being put on the market. Home prices will likely rise over the next 12 months,” she said.
Lilliam Rodriguez is a highly trained professional who has won awards and recognition for sales and for her role managing real estate offices, Soderstrom said.
“Throughout her career she has focused on the Celebration market, and we expect her to play a big role in our continued growth in the south Orlando, Celebration and Windermere areas.”
Rodriguez is an instructor in the Brian Buffini Mentor Program and a graduate of the Tom Hopkins Mastery Boot Camp program, he added.
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
NAI Realvest Negotiates $240,408 Sale of Office Condo at Windermere Business Center
ORLANDO, Fla. -- NAI Realvest recently negotiated the purchase of a 2,226 square foot office condo in Windermere Business Center, 6735 Conroy Rd. at the northeast corner of Conroy and Turkey Lake Roads in Southwest Orlando.
Senior broker associate Sean DuPree CCIM at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the buyer, Clearwater-based Windermere Business Center Ltd. who paid $240,408 for the property which includes units 214 and 216 at the retail/office center.
The seller, Sand Lake Realty Holding LLC, was represented by Tim Spencer of Coldwell Banker.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network.
Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
Senior broker associate Sean DuPree CCIM at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the buyer, Clearwater-based Windermere Business Center Ltd. who paid $240,408 for the property which includes units 214 and 216 at the retail/office center.
The seller, Sand Lake Realty Holding LLC, was represented by Tim Spencer of Coldwell Banker.
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.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Completes Design Work for Shula Bar & Grill at Miami Int'l Airport
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park recently completed design work for the Shula Bar & Grill American Steak House at Miami International Airport.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the facility totals 2,000 square feet of space.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the facility totals 2,000 square feet of space.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Named Exclusive Broker For 5.23-Acre Development Site
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been named exclusive sales and marketing agents for a 5.23-acre commercial development site on S.R. 434 in Winter Springs.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the property is zoned C-1 and offers 890 feet of frontage on SR-434.
“The property is located between Moss and Tuscawilla Roads, with easy access to the SR 417 expressway, which makes it ideal for office development or retail,” Soderstrom said.
Ingrid Cameron in Stirling Sotheby’s Lake Mary-Heathrow Marketing Center is representing the property, which has all utilities including water, sewer, and natural gas.
Cameron said the property is being offered for sale priced at $800,000 and the seller will entertain all offers.
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 the property is zoned C-1 and offers 890 feet of frontage on SR-434.
“The property is located between Moss and Tuscawilla Roads, with easy access to the SR 417 expressway, which makes it ideal for office development or retail,” Soderstrom said.
Ingrid Cameron in Stirling Sotheby’s Lake Mary-Heathrow Marketing Center is representing the property, which has all utilities including water, sewer, and natural gas.
Cameron said the property is being offered for sale priced at $800,000 and the seller will entertain all offers.
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.
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