PORT ORANGE, Fla. --- The Villages of Royal Palm in Port Orange has started construction of two award winning, move-in-ready luxury homes that will open later this summer.
Winston Schwartz, president of the South Daytona firm Winston-James Development, Inc., which is developing The Villages of Royal Palm, said new construction includes two of the community’s award wining Windsor model homes.
The new homes feature four bedrooms and two baths in 2,226 square feet of living space with a two car garage priced from $275,000.
The active adult Villages of Royal Palm builds single family luxury and villa homes priced from the low $100s.
Monday, May 14, 2012
ICI Homes, Plantation Bay to Host USGA Women's Open Championship Qualifying Tournament on May 15
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. --- Plantation Bay in Ormond Beach will host a USGA Women's Open Championship Qualifying Tournament on Tuesday, May 15.
Maria Tuohy, general manager of Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club, said the tournament is scheduled on the North and South golf courses of Club de Bonmont at Plantation Bay.
Qualifiers in the 36-hole stroke play tournament will earn a spot at the Women's Open Championship to be played July 5-8 at Black Wolf Run in Kohler, Wis.
Plantation Bay Golf Professional Ulrika Smith has entered the tournament and hopes to qualify for the US Open for 2012.
Tuohy said tee times and pairings listings for the tournament will be available in the Planatation Bay golf shops prior to play.
Spectators are encouraged to come watch the tournament, Tuohy said, but spectator golf carts will not be permitted.
The 600 acre Plantation Bay community in Ormond Beach offers 45 holes of championship golf; more holes than any other community in the area. Townhomes are priced from $169,000 and new single family custom homes range from low $200s to more than $1 million.
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.
Maria Tuohy, general manager of Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club, said the tournament is scheduled on the North and South golf courses of Club de Bonmont at Plantation Bay.
Qualifiers in the 36-hole stroke play tournament will earn a spot at the Women's Open Championship to be played July 5-8 at Black Wolf Run in Kohler, Wis.
Plantation Bay Golf Professional Ulrika Smith has entered the tournament and hopes to qualify for the US Open for 2012.
Tuohy said tee times and pairings listings for the tournament will be available in the Planatation Bay golf shops prior to play.
Spectators are encouraged to come watch the tournament, Tuohy said, but spectator golf carts will not be permitted.
The 600 acre Plantation Bay community in Ormond Beach offers 45 holes of championship golf; more holes than any other community in the area. Townhomes are priced from $169,000 and new single family custom homes range from low $200s to more than $1 million.
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.
Ryland Homes Sets New Benchmark for Sustainable Home Building: Tankless Hot Water Heaters Now Standard
ATLANTA, Ga. --- Ryland Homes in the Atlanta division is setting a benchmark for sustainable new construction energy efficient natural gas tankless water heaters.
Bill Carter, vice president of sales and marketing at Ryland Homes in the Atlanta division, said Ryland is equipping all new homes in Atlanta neighborhoods where natural gas is available with the energy-efficient Rinnai® tankless hot water heaters.
“Next to air conditioning and heating, traditional hot water heaters represent the single largest energy cost in a home,” Carter said. “A traditional tank water heater uses energy all day long to keep water hot, whether hot water is needed or not. That’s a total waste of energy resources,” Carter added.
“Rinnai’s Tankless Natural Gas Hot Water Heaters substantially reduce the amount of energy a home requires and provides an endless flow of hot water.” Carter explained.
Carter said Ryland Homes may be the first national home builder in Atlanta to announce it will provide tankless water heaters as standard.
“The installation of standard Rinnai® Tankless Natural Gas Hot Water Heaters helps bring Atlanta homebuilding into the 21st Century and Ryland is proud to lead the way,” Carter said.
Carter said tankless water heaters are just one of 15 features included in Ryland’s HouseWorks® program designed to preserve the environment, conserve energy and provide more comfort.
“It’s abundantly clear that home buyers are demanding ways to reduce energy costs and home builders are searching for ways to make new homes more sustainable,” Carter said. “I think Ryland’s HouseWorks® program puts us in the forefront of that movement and we’re all very proud of it,” he said.
For more information, visit www.ryland.com
Bill Carter, vice president of sales and marketing at Ryland Homes in the Atlanta division, said Ryland is equipping all new homes in Atlanta neighborhoods where natural gas is available with the energy-efficient Rinnai® tankless hot water heaters.
“Next to air conditioning and heating, traditional hot water heaters represent the single largest energy cost in a home,” Carter said. “A traditional tank water heater uses energy all day long to keep water hot, whether hot water is needed or not. That’s a total waste of energy resources,” Carter added.
“Rinnai’s Tankless Natural Gas Hot Water Heaters substantially reduce the amount of energy a home requires and provides an endless flow of hot water.” Carter explained.
Carter said Ryland Homes may be the first national home builder in Atlanta to announce it will provide tankless water heaters as standard.
“The installation of standard Rinnai® Tankless Natural Gas Hot Water Heaters helps bring Atlanta homebuilding into the 21st Century and Ryland is proud to lead the way,” Carter said.
Carter said tankless water heaters are just one of 15 features included in Ryland’s HouseWorks® program designed to preserve the environment, conserve energy and provide more comfort.
“It’s abundantly clear that home buyers are demanding ways to reduce energy costs and home builders are searching for ways to make new homes more sustainable,” Carter said. “I think Ryland’s HouseWorks® program puts us in the forefront of that movement and we’re all very proud of it,” he said.
For more information, visit www.ryland.com
Geocove, Inc., Lee County, Florida release LeeEvac app for iOS, Android-based phones or devices
ORLANDO Fla. --- Geocove, Inc., the Orlando firm that specializes in development of sophisticated GIS systems for disaster response teams and government agencies, is taking disaster evacuation preparedness to a whole new level.
Geocove partnered with Lee County, Florida located on the Gulf of Mexico in the state’s Southwest region, to develop a sophisticated GIS-based disaster management system that now includes LeeEvac, a mobile device app available free for iOS and android-based phones or devices.
Karyn Tareen, president and chief executive officer at Geocove, Inc., said the LeeEvac app will provide real-time disaster information along with official disaster evacuation routes and such additional information as shelters for evacuating families.
“The LeeEvac app represents another technically advanced GIS tool for the residents and visitors of Lee County,” Tareen said. “In addition to providing evacuation information that is accessible and relatable at all times to residents and visitors, notifications will instantly warn affected parties in the event of a disaster,” she said.
Situated between the Gulf of Mexico and the Everglades, Lee County is particularly prone to hurricane damage.
With more than 600,000 residents, including the cities of Ft. Myers and Cape Coral, wealthy enclaves such as Captiva Island, Sanibel Island, Bonita Springs and Boca Grande, Lee County represents a particularly appropriate disaster preparedness model, Tareen said.
Lee County also uses Geocove’s popular ARM360 computerized GIS mapping and inventorying program, which helps emergency management agencies locate, identify and quantify damages caused by storms and natural disasters quickly and efficiently. ARM360 and LeeEvac are based on the Esri platform, the world’s leading GIS software provider.
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 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.
Geocove partnered with Lee County, Florida located on the Gulf of Mexico in the state’s Southwest region, to develop a sophisticated GIS-based disaster management system that now includes LeeEvac, a mobile device app available free for iOS and android-based phones or devices.
Karyn Tareen, president and chief executive officer at Geocove, Inc., said the LeeEvac app will provide real-time disaster information along with official disaster evacuation routes and such additional information as shelters for evacuating families.
“The LeeEvac app represents another technically advanced GIS tool for the residents and visitors of Lee County,” Tareen said. “In addition to providing evacuation information that is accessible and relatable at all times to residents and visitors, notifications will instantly warn affected parties in the event of a disaster,” she said.
Situated between the Gulf of Mexico and the Everglades, Lee County is particularly prone to hurricane damage.
With more than 600,000 residents, including the cities of Ft. Myers and Cape Coral, wealthy enclaves such as Captiva Island, Sanibel Island, Bonita Springs and Boca Grande, Lee County represents a particularly appropriate disaster preparedness model, Tareen said.
Lee County also uses Geocove’s popular ARM360 computerized GIS mapping and inventorying program, which helps emergency management agencies locate, identify and quantify damages caused by storms and natural disasters quickly and efficiently. ARM360 and LeeEvac are based on the Esri platform, the world’s leading GIS software provider.
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 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.
Cuhaci & Peterson Earns Contract to Design Remodeling of Two Food Lion Stores in North Carolina
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners LLC, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, was recently awarded a contract to design the remodeling of two Food Lion Stores in North Carolina.
Jed Downs, president of Cuhaci & Peterson, said the 38,000 square foot Food Lion Stores are located in the cities of Nashville near Raleigh and Roanoke Rapids in north central N.C. near the Virginia state line.
Jed Downs, president of Cuhaci & Peterson, said the 38,000 square foot Food Lion Stores are located in the cities of Nashville near Raleigh and Roanoke Rapids in north central N.C. near the Virginia state line.
LENNAR TO HOST OPENING TO SHOWCASE STOCKTON GRANDE MODEL HOME AT RED TAIL IN SORRENTO JUNE 2
ORLANDO, Fla. – Lennar’s Central Florida Division will host a grand opening June 2 to showcase Lennar’s first model home at Red Tail Golf Club, the region’s premier private golf club community on S.R. 46-A, just west of Heathrow in East Lake County.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division said the event, which runs from 2 to 5 p.m. at Lennar’s new model home at Red Tail, will feature horse and carriage rides throughout the community.
Stockton Grande model home at Red Tail offers four bedrooms, a den in 3,091 square feet of living space with a three-car garage, Metheny said.
Lennar is building four bedroom luxury homes at Red Tail with three and four baths that range in size from 2,500 square feet of living space to 4,521 square feet with three and four-car garages.
Lennar’s Grande Estate homes at Red Tail will offer tile roofs, brick paver driveways, maple kitchen cabinets, GE stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, 18" ceramic tile floors in all wet areas, upgraded landscaping and bronze seamless gutters.
Red Tail Golf Club features Har-Tru tennis courts, state-of-the-art fitness center with spa service, resort-style swimming pool, a Dave Harman-designed 7,152-yard, par 72 course winding through seasoned live oaks and ponds. Club facilities include a 10-acre practice course, two practice putting greens and PGA professionals on staff.
The 15,000 square foot clubhouse boasts an exceptional restaurant, expansive verandah and Hawk’s Nest Bar, men’s and women’s lounges and locker room facilities.
Lennar’s Welcome Home Center at Red Tail is located at 25429 Hampton Circle, Sorrento, FL 32776. For more information, visit www.lennar.com.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division said the event, which runs from 2 to 5 p.m. at Lennar’s new model home at Red Tail, will feature horse and carriage rides throughout the community.
Stockton Grande model home at Red Tail offers four bedrooms, a den in 3,091 square feet of living space with a three-car garage, Metheny said.
Lennar is building four bedroom luxury homes at Red Tail with three and four baths that range in size from 2,500 square feet of living space to 4,521 square feet with three and four-car garages.
Lennar’s Grande Estate homes at Red Tail will offer tile roofs, brick paver driveways, maple kitchen cabinets, GE stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, 18" ceramic tile floors in all wet areas, upgraded landscaping and bronze seamless gutters.
Red Tail Golf Club features Har-Tru tennis courts, state-of-the-art fitness center with spa service, resort-style swimming pool, a Dave Harman-designed 7,152-yard, par 72 course winding through seasoned live oaks and ponds. Club facilities include a 10-acre practice course, two practice putting greens and PGA professionals on staff.
The 15,000 square foot clubhouse boasts an exceptional restaurant, expansive verandah and Hawk’s Nest Bar, men’s and women’s lounges and locker room facilities.
Lennar’s Welcome Home Center at Red Tail is located at 25429 Hampton Circle, Sorrento, FL 32776. For more information, visit www.lennar.com.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Named Exclusive Broker for Mount Dora Luxury Home on Lake Ola
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been named exclusive sales and marketing agents for a $549,000 lakefront luxury home at 7100 Lake Ola Drive in Mount Dora.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said International Luxury Home Specialist Judy Werth is representing the property, which includes a five bedroom, three-bath home with a huge bonus room with flex space for pool table or media room.
Werth said the two story luxury home features expansive water views from most rooms, 30-foot ceilings and a fireplace in the family room, screened patio on the ground floor and a screened balcony on the top overlooking Lake Ola.
The 440-acre ski lake is accessed by a backyard walkway leading to a boat dock.
Lake Ola is known for being one of the cleanest lakes in the region and is for the exclusive use of the residents, said Werth.
“It’s a great neighborhood and is just minutes from downtown Mount Dora,” she 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 International Luxury Home Specialist Judy Werth is representing the property, which includes a five bedroom, three-bath home with a huge bonus room with flex space for pool table or media room.
Werth said the two story luxury home features expansive water views from most rooms, 30-foot ceilings and a fireplace in the family room, screened patio on the ground floor and a screened balcony on the top overlooking Lake Ola.
The 440-acre ski lake is accessed by a backyard walkway leading to a boat dock.
Lake Ola is known for being one of the cleanest lakes in the region and is for the exclusive use of the residents, said Werth.
“It’s a great neighborhood and is just minutes from downtown Mount Dora,” she 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.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Completes Design Work for Price Choppers Supermarket in Massachusetts
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park recently completed design work for an 80,000 square foot Price Choppers supermarket in Massachusetts.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the huge food store facility is under construction in Gardner, Mass.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the huge food store facility is under construction in Gardner, Mass.
MERITAGE HOMES IS RECOGNIZED WITH A 2012 ENERGY STAR® LEADERSHIP IN HOUSING AWARD
Meritage Homes earns award for building new homes that protect the environment through energy efficiency
ORLANDO, Fla – Meritage Homes was recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2012 ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award. This award recognizes the important contribution Meritage Homes has made to energy-efficient construction and environmental protection by building more than 789 ENERGY STAR certified homes last year. Collectively, these homes will save our customers approximately $352,683 on utility bills each year.
The environmental benefits of these ENERGY STAR certified homes are equal to the equivalent of:
• Eliminating the emissions from 387 vehicles;
• Saving 2,338,596 lbs of coal;
• Planting 639 acres of trees; or
• Saving the environment 4,586,457 pounds of CO2 per year.
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 20% more efficient than standard new homes built today.
ENERGY STAR certified homes offer homebuyers all the features they want in a new home, plus energy-saving features like effective insulation systems, high performance windows, tight construction and ducts, properly-sized and installed efficient heating and cooling equipment, efficient products, and third-party verification of energy performance.
“ENERGY STAR builder partners offer new homes that are designed and built to standards well above most others on the market today” said Jonathan Passe, Director of EPA’s ENERGY STAR Residential Branch. “Because ENERGY STAR certified homes undergo rigorous independent inspections and testing, homebuyers who choose ENERGY STAR can be confident that their new home will offer real energy efficiency, comfort, durability, and value for years to come.”
Last year alone, with the help of ENERGY STAR and partners, Americans saved nearly $400 million on their utility bills and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of more than 510,000 vehicles. More than 1.3 million ENERGY STAR homes have been built in the United States since the program first began labeling homes in 1995.
About Meritage Homes
Meritage Homes is listed on the NYSE under the symbol MTH. Visit http://investors.meritagehomes.com
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 127,000 new homes were constructed to meet ENERGY STAR guidelines in 2011, by partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).
ORLANDO, Fla – Meritage Homes was recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2012 ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award. This award recognizes the important contribution Meritage Homes has made to energy-efficient construction and environmental protection by building more than 789 ENERGY STAR certified homes last year. Collectively, these homes will save our customers approximately $352,683 on utility bills each year.
The environmental benefits of these ENERGY STAR certified homes are equal to the equivalent of:
• Eliminating the emissions from 387 vehicles;
• Saving 2,338,596 lbs of coal;
• Planting 639 acres of trees; or
• Saving the environment 4,586,457 pounds of CO2 per year.
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 20% more efficient than standard new homes built today.
ENERGY STAR certified homes offer homebuyers all the features they want in a new home, plus energy-saving features like effective insulation systems, high performance windows, tight construction and ducts, properly-sized and installed efficient heating and cooling equipment, efficient products, and third-party verification of energy performance.
“ENERGY STAR builder partners offer new homes that are designed and built to standards well above most others on the market today” said Jonathan Passe, Director of EPA’s ENERGY STAR Residential Branch. “Because ENERGY STAR certified homes undergo rigorous independent inspections and testing, homebuyers who choose ENERGY STAR can be confident that their new home will offer real energy efficiency, comfort, durability, and value for years to come.”
Last year alone, with the help of ENERGY STAR and partners, Americans saved nearly $400 million on their utility bills and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of more than 510,000 vehicles. More than 1.3 million ENERGY STAR homes have been built in the United States since the program first began labeling homes in 1995.
About Meritage Homes
Meritage Homes is listed on the NYSE under the symbol MTH. Visit http://investors.meritagehomes.com
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 127,000 new homes were constructed to meet ENERGY STAR guidelines in 2011, by partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Industrial Lease of 4,050 Square Feet in Orlando
MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease of 4,050 square feet of industrial space at 5612 Carder Road, Suite 1D in Orlando.
Tom R. Kelley, II CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest, represented the landlord, Freese Management of Oviedo in the transaction. S & S Machining, Inc. of Orlando is the tenant.
NAI Realvest is exclusive leasing agent for the 31,000 square foot building at 5612 Carder Rd. which is currently 92 percent leased
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, represented the landlord, Freese Management of Oviedo in the transaction. S & S Machining, Inc. of Orlando is the tenant.
NAI Realvest is exclusive leasing agent for the 31,000 square foot building at 5612 Carder Rd. which is currently 92 percent leased
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 Three Industrial Lease agreements totaling 13,375 square feet at CommerCenters in Orlando area and Sanford
MAITLAND, Fla. – Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest, recently negotiated three industrial lease agreements totaling 13,375 square feet at the Carter and Hanging Moss CommerCenters in Orlando and at Monroe CommerCenter South in Sanford.
First Trading USA-Export Corporation signed a new lease for suites 120 and 130 with 3,750 square feet at 890 Carter Rd. in Carter CommerCenter in Winter Garden. Heidrich represented landlord COP-Carter LLC and the tenant was represented by Maria Milanes of Prime USA Vacations.
Heidrich brokered a lease renewal for 5,625 square feet in suites 350 and 360 of Hanging Moss CommerCenter for the tenant RTR Suppliers and the landlord, COP-Hanging Moss, LLC.
In Sanford at Monroe CommerCenter South, Heidrich represented landlord COP-Monroe, LLC in a new lease agreement with Flight Avionics of North America, Inc. who leased 4,000 square feet at 703 Progress Way. The new tenant was represented by Allan Duke of Duke Real Estate, Inc.
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 325 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.
First Trading USA-Export Corporation signed a new lease for suites 120 and 130 with 3,750 square feet at 890 Carter Rd. in Carter CommerCenter in Winter Garden. Heidrich represented landlord COP-Carter LLC and the tenant was represented by Maria Milanes of Prime USA Vacations.
Heidrich brokered a lease renewal for 5,625 square feet in suites 350 and 360 of Hanging Moss CommerCenter for the tenant RTR Suppliers and the landlord, COP-Hanging Moss, LLC.
In Sanford at Monroe CommerCenter South, Heidrich represented landlord COP-Monroe, LLC in a new lease agreement with Flight Avionics of North America, Inc. who leased 4,000 square feet at 703 Progress Way. The new tenant was represented by Allan Duke of Duke Real Estate, Inc.
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 325 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.
Mattamy Homes Earns Two Gold Awards in Northeast Florida Parade of Homes Competitions
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- Mattamy Homes earned two Gold Awards during the recent Parade of Homes sponsored by the Northeast Florida Home Builders Association (NEFBA) for its Laurel model homes at Greenleaf Village at Nocatee and Rivertown in St. Johns County.
Kerry Soltis, marketing manager for Mattamy Homes in the Jacksonville region, said Mattamy’s Laurel model with Bonus Room at Greenleaf Village at Nocatee earned the Parade’s coveted Gold Award for luxury homes priced from $341,000 to $350,000.
Mattamy’s Laurel model with Bonus Room at Rivertown, Mattamy’s newest master-planned community in St. Johns County, won the Parade’s Gold Award for luxury homes priced from $301,000 to $310,000.
“We are delighted to have won the Parade’s top award in two different pricing categories,” said Steve Parker president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group. “Like all our award-winning homes, it’s truly been a team effort,” Parker said.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Kerry Soltis, marketing manager for Mattamy Homes in the Jacksonville region, said Mattamy’s Laurel model with Bonus Room at Greenleaf Village at Nocatee earned the Parade’s coveted Gold Award for luxury homes priced from $341,000 to $350,000.
Mattamy’s Laurel model with Bonus Room at Rivertown, Mattamy’s newest master-planned community in St. Johns County, won the Parade’s Gold Award for luxury homes priced from $301,000 to $310,000.
“We are delighted to have won the Parade’s top award in two different pricing categories,” said Steve Parker president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group. “Like all our award-winning homes, it’s truly been a team effort,” Parker said.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
USAA names Kissimmee firm founder Military Blogger of the Month
KISSIMMEE, Fla. --- Javier Rodriguez, founder of GI Money, a startup company based in Kissimmee that serves military families, was named the January Military Blogger of the Month by USAA, an insurance and financial services company specializing in the military community.
Javier Rodriguez, founder of GI Money, a University of Central Florida Business Incubator company, said his firm is developing a financial education web portal for “our troops and their families, who have sacrificed so much for my family.” GI Money is designed to deliver first class content in support of the unique challenges faced by today’s military family.
“We have thousands of men and women returning home to the US who deserve resources and our support to help them in this transition,” Rodriguez said.
“GI Money was created as that resource, to help veterans ease into a quality life which we owe them, after fighting for our nation and preserving the liberties we enjoy as a nation,” he added.
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.
Javier Rodriguez, founder of GI Money, a University of Central Florida Business Incubator company, said his firm is developing a financial education web portal for “our troops and their families, who have sacrificed so much for my family.” GI Money is designed to deliver first class content in support of the unique challenges faced by today’s military family.
“We have thousands of men and women returning home to the US who deserve resources and our support to help them in this transition,” Rodriguez said.
“GI Money was created as that resource, to help veterans ease into a quality life which we owe them, after fighting for our nation and preserving the liberties we enjoy as a nation,” he added.
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.
University Club of Orlando’s Foundation Tournament Raises more than $7,500 for College Scholarships
ORLANDO, Fla. – The University Club of Orlando’s recent Foundation Golf Tournament at the Metrowest Golf Club raised more than $7,500 to benefit the University Club of Orlando’s Foundation Scholarship fund.
Justin Wright, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said 132 members and their guests participated in the golf tournament.
“We had one of the largest turnouts in recent memory and the weather was perfect,” Wright said.
The University Club of Orlando’s Foundation annually awards scholarships that total $50,000.00 to deserving students at the University of Central Florida, Rollins College, Seminole State College, Valencia College and Florida A&M School of Law.
“Our scholarship fund is one of the University Club of Orlando’s principal community service projects,” Wright said.
Justin Wright, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said 132 members and their guests participated in the golf tournament.
“We had one of the largest turnouts in recent memory and the weather was perfect,” Wright said.
The University Club of Orlando’s Foundation annually awards scholarships that total $50,000.00 to deserving students at the University of Central Florida, Rollins College, Seminole State College, Valencia College and Florida A&M School of Law.
“Our scholarship fund is one of the University Club of Orlando’s principal community service projects,” Wright said.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Long-Term Lease at Boardwalk Plaza in UCF area for new Pizzeria
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new long-term lease agreement for 1,450 in the Boardwalk Plaza at 3100 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo.
NAI Realvest principals Matt Cichocki and Kevin O’Connor negotiated the transaction representing both the landlord, Boardwalk Plaza LLC of Gardena, Calif. and the new tenant Palm Bay, Fla. based Paaram Enterprises.
The tenant will open a Bizzaro Pizza providing take out and delivery services plus seating for 15. The regional franchise currently operates 12 restaurants in Brevard County and this will its first location outside of Brevard.
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 325 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 Matt Cichocki and Kevin O’Connor negotiated the transaction representing both the landlord, Boardwalk Plaza LLC of Gardena, Calif. and the new tenant Palm Bay, Fla. based Paaram Enterprises.
The tenant will open a Bizzaro Pizza providing take out and delivery services plus seating for 15. The regional franchise currently operates 12 restaurants in Brevard County and this will its first location outside of Brevard.
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 325 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.
Riviera Bella to Start Construction of New Five Bedroom Turino with Bonus Model Home Priced from the $300s
DEBARY, Fla. – Riviera Bella, a luxury home community located on the St. John’s River in Debary, will start construction of its new Turino with Bonus Room model home within the next 30 days priced from $327,900.
Jerome Henin, president of the Henin Group, which is developing Riviera Bella, said the two-story luxury home offers five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths in 3,369 square feet of living space. The home features Mediterranean architecture, a tile roof, brick paver driveway and walks, deluxe landscape, gourmet kitchen, a kids retreat, and a 380 square foot bonus room.
Henin said the new Turino with Bonus Room model home is one of the 14 new model homes recently designed for Riviera Bella that will range in size from 1,500 square feet of living space to 4,500 square feet and will be priced from $189,900 to $430,000.
Jerome Henin, president of the Henin Group, which is developing Riviera Bella, said the two-story luxury home offers five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths in 3,369 square feet of living space. The home features Mediterranean architecture, a tile roof, brick paver driveway and walks, deluxe landscape, gourmet kitchen, a kids retreat, and a 380 square foot bonus room.
Henin said the new Turino with Bonus Room model home is one of the 14 new model homes recently designed for Riviera Bella that will range in size from 1,500 square feet of living space to 4,500 square feet and will be priced from $189,900 to $430,000.
Dave Brewer, Inc. Nearing Completion of $1.5 Million Luxury Home on Intracoastal Waterway Ormond Beach
SANFORD, Fla. --- Dave Brewer, Inc. is nearing completion of a $1.5 million custom luxury home on the Inrtracoastal Waterway in Ormond Beach.
Matt Trask, vice president of Dave Brewer, Inc., said the luxury energy efficient home offers four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths in the 5,500 square feet of living space with a four-car garage.
The traditional-style one-story home will be completed by July 1, when its owners expect to move in.
Trask said Dave Brewer Constructors is currently remodeling seven luxury homes in Seminole County. Those projects are valued at more than $2 million.
Matt Trask, vice president of Dave Brewer, Inc., said the luxury energy efficient home offers four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths in the 5,500 square feet of living space with a four-car garage.
The traditional-style one-story home will be completed by July 1, when its owners expect to move in.
Trask said Dave Brewer Constructors is currently remodeling seven luxury homes in Seminole County. Those projects are valued at more than $2 million.
Lennar to Host Autism Awareness Walk May 20 at Concord Station in Land O’Lakes
TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar will host an Autism Awareness Walk at 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 20 at Concord Station, located off S.R. 54 two miles east of Veterans Parkway in Land O’Lakes.
Lennar recently opened a new phase at Concord Station to build 65 new single-family homes priced from the $190s.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said events at the Autism Awareness Walk include a community barbeque, yard sale and drawings for free prizes.
Participation in the Autism Awareness Walk is $8 per person in advance and $10 on the day of the walk.
For further information about the event, contact Stephanie.farmer@lennar.com.
Proceeds will benefit Pasco County Schools Autism Programs, Metheny said.
To register, contact the Concord Station Welcome Home Center, 18636 Strombury Drive, Land O ‘Lakes, FL 34638, or call 813-428-6938.
Lennar recently opened a new phase at Concord Station to build 65 new single-family homes priced from the $190s.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said events at the Autism Awareness Walk include a community barbeque, yard sale and drawings for free prizes.
Participation in the Autism Awareness Walk is $8 per person in advance and $10 on the day of the walk.
For further information about the event, contact Stephanie.farmer@lennar.com.
Proceeds will benefit Pasco County Schools Autism Programs, Metheny said.
To register, contact the Concord Station Welcome Home Center, 18636 Strombury Drive, Land O ‘Lakes, FL 34638, or call 813-428-6938.
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