Monday, August 13, 2012

Lennar to Give Away Four-Day, Three Night Caribbean Cruise at Realtor Luncheon Aug. 24 at Independence in Winter Garden

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division plans to give away a free four-day, three-night Caribbean Cruise during a Realtor luncheon Lennar will host on Friday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Welcome Home Center at Independence, located at 14219 Pleach St. in Winter Garden.

Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida division, said Lennar plans to detail its “You Snooze, You Lose” campaign aimed at home buyers. Lennar is offering zero down payments, zero closing costs and savings worth up to $30,000 when using Lennar’s preferred lenders on sales of select new homes in Lennar’s Orlando communities including the Clermont and Space Coast areas through Aug. 31.

Lennar’s Central Florida Division, which ranks as the Number One home builder in both the Orlando and Tampa regions, builds single-family Estate Homes, Manor Homes and Town Homes priced from the $160s at Independence.

Osceola Woman’s Newspaper to Host Head2Toe Beauty & Health Show for Central Florida women at Heritage Park on Aug. 25

ST. CLOUD, Fla. --- Osceola Woman’s Newspaper will host a Head2Toe Beauty and Health Show on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane in Kissimmee.

Kena Blain publisher of the Osceola Woman’s Newspaper said the beauty and health show is an exciting event that offers women in Central Florida an opportunity to enjoy a special ladies day out. Women of all ages will enjoy interactive stations featuring pilates, massage therapy, aestheticians, hairstyling, teeth whitening, custom make-up, a photo booth and prizes

Keynote Speaker is Vanessa Echols, founder of Compassionate Hands and Hearts Breast Cancer Outreach and Channel 9 News Anchor.

Cost of the event is $6 in advance or $10 at the door.

Osceola Woman’s Newspaper is a client of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program in St. Cloud.

For more information go to www.osceolawoman.com.

About Osceola Woman Newspaper
Osceola Woman Newspaper is an educational bimonthly Newspaper. In 2011 OWN will be celebrating five years of providing women through out Osceola County with educational readings. The newspaper can be picked up at Walgreens in Osceola County may also be read online at www.osceolawoman.com. To be on Osceola Woman’s mailing list for information concerning future Conferences, email info@osceolawoman.com

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 Completes Design for Exterior of Panera Bread Restaurant in Winter Haven

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently completed design of the exterior shell for a 4,000 square foot Panera Bread restaurant at The Landings of Winter Haven, chairman Lonnie Peterson said.


NAI Realvest Negotiates New Office Lease in Lake Mary for the Summit Church of Central Florida

MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease of 3,295 square feet of office space at 100 Technology Parkway in Lake Mary.

Tom R. Kelley, II CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the tenant Orlando based Summit Church of Central Florida, Inc.

The landlord, Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, was represented in the transaction by Jennifer Sharabba of Crescent Resources.

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

U.S. REAL ESTATE COMPANY LAUNCHES PRIVATE TRADE MISSION TO PANAMA

ORLANDO, Florida U.S.A. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, a leading U.S. real estate broker that specializes in luxury properties, vacation homes, resort homes and commercial and investment properties, has launched a private trade mission to Panama.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty in Orlando, Florida, said International Marketing Specialist Pilar Ulloa of Orlando is visiting Panama through Aug. 15 to conduct seminars and conferences with affluent Panamanian business owners, professionals and investors.

Ulloa is presenting information about Central Florida vacation homes, second homes and luxury estates, along with commercial and investment properties.

Ulloa, a native of Colombia, has family ties throughout Central and South America, Soderstrom said.

Family members and business associates in Panama are helping her arrange the seminars and conferences with real estate professionals, business leaders and investors.

“Pilar Ulloa is a highly skilled professional who will be presenting a wide range of marketing materials that show off Central Florida at its best,” Soderstrom said.

“We expect she will return with several leads that can evolve into very attractive deals for our clients in the U.S.,” he said.

“U.S. real estate values represent a tremendous value to Panamanians,” Soderstrom added. “Real estate values have been effected by the real estate downturn and many properties are selling for about half what they brought just six years ago,” he said.

For residents of other nations, home ownership in the U.S. can lead to permanent resident status, Soderstrom said.

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive global marketing services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties. In addition the company provides support to builders and developers locally and internationally. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.

First Green Bank to issue stock offerings in January with shares valued at $13 each, minimum 20,000 shares required

MOUNT DORA, Fla. --- First Green Bank, lauded as one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible financial institutions with locations in Mount Dora, Clermont and Ormond Beach, will issue a public stock offering in the first quarter of 2013 with shares valued at $13 each.

Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said the offering will include a $20,000 minimum individual purchase requirement.

First Green Bank posted an annual profit of $543,000 for 2011, the culmination of 22 consecutive months of profitability.

Earlier this year First Green Bank opened a branch in Ormond Beach, its first outside Lake County, and is closing in on locations in downtown Orlando and Winter Park, as well as The Villages next year.

First Green Bank was the only Lake County bank and one of only five banks in Central Florida to earn the prestigious Five-Star rating from BauerFinancial Inc., the independent community bank rating group based in Coral Gables

Most recently, First Green Bank reported assets that total more than $193 million and deposits that total more than $171 million.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty named exclusive marketing agents for luxury golf course home at Errol Estate

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been named exclusive sales and marketing agents for a 3,974 square foot luxury home overlooking the 2nd fairway of the rolling Errol Estate Golf Course in Apopka.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the Mediterranean-styled five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath luxury home is priced at $379,900 with a lake view.

International Luxury Home Specialist Chris Wilson of the firm’s Orlando/Dr. Phillips Marketing Center is listing agent for the home.

Special features of the custom crafted home include chef’s kitchen with 42 inch mahogany cabinets and granite counters, Viking six-burner gourmet gas range and stainless steel appliances; Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, marble inlays, dual sided custom oak staircase, vaulted ceilings and surround sound in every room.

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 global marketing services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties. In addition the company provides support to builders and developers locally and internationally. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.

Emerson International Completes New Long Term and Expansion Leases at Altamonte Lakeside Office Park

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Emerson International recently negotiated a new long term lease and an expansion lease agreement with an existing tenant at Altamonte Lakeside Park on Cranes Roost Blvd. in Altamonte Springs totaling more than 4,800 square feet.

Kenneth R. Koch, commercial portfolio director at Emerson International, said Sodexo is the tenant at 283 Cranes Roost Blvd who expanded by 3,214 square feet bringing its total occupancy to 21,426 square feet. Sara Wardrup of Mohr Partners represented Sodexo.

Uptown Realty Group signed a new five-year lease for 1,647 square feet at 307 Cranes Roost Blvd. for a new Real Estate office.

Koch negotiated both transactions representing the landlord, Emerson International, Inc.

Celebration Golf Management hopes to raise more than $7,000 with Patriot Day on Sept. 1 at 9 Central Florida Golf Courses

CELEBRATION, Fla. – Celebration Golf Management, which operates nine of Central Florida’s best known golf courses, hopes to raise more than $7,000 during its annual Patriots Day Celebrations Sept. 1.

“We are optimistic that we will surpass the previous year’s fundraising total of $3,100,” said Scottish PGA Professional Kenny Nairn, executive vice president at Celebration Golf Management.

The cause is certainly worthy: Folds of Honor Foundation provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled while serving in the U.S. military.

And the charitable effort is easy too, Nairn explained. “We are asking all our golfers to donate a minimum of just one dollar when they play,” Nairn said.

To participate visit the following golf courses:
• Celebration Golf Club
• The Golden Bear Club
• Kings Ridge Golf Club
• Stoneybrook West Golf Club
• Stonegate Golf Club
• Orange County National Golf Center & Lodge
• RedTail Golf Club
• Eagle Creek Golf Club
• Legends Golf Club

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Named Exclusive Agents to Sell 11 Half-Acre Lakefront Home Sites in Longwood

Lake Mary /Heathrow, Fla. -- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been named exclusive sales and marketing agents for 11 half-acre waterfront home sites bordered by pristine conservation areas at The Peninsula at Island Lake in Longwood.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the home building sites are ideally located in the heart of Seminole County within five minutes of the Altamonte Mall and Florida Hospital to the South, and South Seminole Hospital and the new Longwood commuter rail station to the North.

Soderstrom said the owners are offering the to-be-developed 11 home sites as a bulk sale for $990,000 which is a bargain. Luxury custom homes on waterfront sites on The Peninsula at Island Lake are projected to be priced from the $400s to the $800s.

The Peninsula at Island Lake boasts half-acre 90 foot lots, walled and gated entryway, cobblestone streets and antique-style street light fixtures.

Mark Arnold, Global Property Advisor at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is representing the property. To view a property brochure, visit http://stirlingsir.netii.net/Peninsula_at_IslandLake_ONLINE.pdf

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 global marketing services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties. In addition the company provides support to builders and developers locally and internationally. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.

The Children’s Internet Campaigns to Raise $200,000 to Keep Kids Safe Online

ORLANDO, Fla. -- In response to the growing number of concerns regarding children’s safety on the internet, The Children’s Internet created the KidWideWeb, a software platform that keeps kids safe online. This platform will protect children from adult-oriented online content, prevent children from meeting sexual predators online, keep kids from landing on sites not appropriate for their age, and prohibit them from engaging in inappropriate and/or malicious communications.

David Lampel, president of The Children’s Internet, said The Children’s Internet needs to raise $200,000 in thirty days to finish development and launch the program. It plans on launching its crowdfunding project through Indiegogo.

Lampel is appealing to thousands of potential investors in 196 countries through Indiegogo.com, an innovative online resource that ranks as the world’s largest crowdfunding platform.

“Indiegogo investors have funded more than 100,000 projects and we are thrilled for the KidWideWeb to become a part of their story,” said Lampel, who noted the funds will be used for software upgrades and updates and expanding its artificial intelligence algorithm.

Indiegogo features projects that range from movies and art to small business ventures to heart transplants and cancer treatment. The site allows the venture to develop an online appeal to their thousands of participants and potential supporters, who decide whether or not to contribute. Indiegogo.com investors make small contributions to innovative ventures with budgets that range from a few dollars to more than $1 million.

The Children’s Internet is a client of the award-winning University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program and its creative arm is enhanced by IDEAS of Orlando, a former Division of Disney Studios. The KidWideWeb project has received tremendous administrative and creative support, although for crowd-funded ventures to be successful, these projects have to generate significant interest at a grassroots level.

Whether KidWideWeb receives all of its requested funding or not depends on how much interest Lampel and his team can generate for the project. “You can easily find our project by visiting our website www.KidWideWeb.net and clicking on the crowdfunding project link, or going directly to our project link on Indiegogo,” Lampel said.

For additional information on the KidWideWeb, visit www.KidWideWeb.net and their fundraising site http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/203131.

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.