ORLANDO, Fla. --- The University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program has appointed Teresa Bridges as program assistant for its downtown Sanford site.
Gordon Hogan, director of the UCF Business Incubation Program, said Bridges earned her Associates Degree from Santa Fe State College in Gainesville.
Bridges was formerly a program assistant at the University of Florida, Hogan said.
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.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
First Annual Ferry Fest Draws More Than 10,000 to Historic Mayport Village to Save the St. Johns River Ferry
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — More than 10,000 people turned out to show their support for the St. Johns River Ferry at the First Annual “Ferry Fest” at Historic Mayport Village recently.
The historic ferry — one of the last remaining public ferries in Florida — is in danger of closing if the Jacksonville Port Authority and Florida Gov. Rick Scott have their way, according to Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing for ICI Homes.
For thousands of Northeast Florida residents and many more thousands of area visitors, the St. Johns River Ferry is a treasure — and an economic generator — that ought to be preserved, Messina emphasized.
Don Wilford, president of North Florida said ICI Homes which is developing Amelia National Golf and Country Club near Amelia Island and several additional luxury communities such as Tidewater in the Jacksonville area, he is proud to support the effort to save the St Johns River Ferry.
“The St. Johns River Ferry has been in operation for more than half a century,” Wilford said. “Dozens of local businesses and thousands of residents and visitors depend on it,” he said.
ICI Homes played a key role in supporting “Ferry Fest” as a key sponsor.
“The weather was perfect, five different bands played, there were 10 gourmet food trucks to keep everyone nourished and the local art-host tours of the King House and free rides on the St. Johns River Ferry were just delightful,” Messina said.
Supporters included State Representative Janet Atkins, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, Neptune Beach Mayor Harriet Pruett, Aaron Bean, candidate for State Senate and other dignitaries who pledged to keep A1A continuous from Key West to Main via the St. Johns River Ferry.
“It was a great event, it’s a great cause, and now we need to make sure our legislators and our governor are listening,” Messina said.
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.
The historic ferry — one of the last remaining public ferries in Florida — is in danger of closing if the Jacksonville Port Authority and Florida Gov. Rick Scott have their way, according to Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing for ICI Homes.
For thousands of Northeast Florida residents and many more thousands of area visitors, the St. Johns River Ferry is a treasure — and an economic generator — that ought to be preserved, Messina emphasized.
Don Wilford, president of North Florida said ICI Homes which is developing Amelia National Golf and Country Club near Amelia Island and several additional luxury communities such as Tidewater in the Jacksonville area, he is proud to support the effort to save the St Johns River Ferry.
“The St. Johns River Ferry has been in operation for more than half a century,” Wilford said. “Dozens of local businesses and thousands of residents and visitors depend on it,” he said.
ICI Homes played a key role in supporting “Ferry Fest” as a key sponsor.
“The weather was perfect, five different bands played, there were 10 gourmet food trucks to keep everyone nourished and the local art-host tours of the King House and free rides on the St. Johns River Ferry were just delightful,” Messina said.
Supporters included State Representative Janet Atkins, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, Neptune Beach Mayor Harriet Pruett, Aaron Bean, candidate for State Senate and other dignitaries who pledged to keep A1A continuous from Key West to Main via the St. Johns River Ferry.
“It was a great event, it’s a great cause, and now we need to make sure our legislators and our governor are listening,” Messina said.
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.
ABD Development Company reports only one move-in ready home remains for sale at Heritage Green at Providence
PROVIDENCE, Fla. – Only one move-in ready luxury home remains for sale at Heritage Green at Providence, the luxury golf course community ABD Development Company is developing off U.S. 17-92 just south of Orlando near Disney.
The home features a multiple award-winning design said Yuval Botansky, president of ABD Development Company.
The Portofino design, priced from the low $400s, offers four bedrooms and three baths in 3,000 square feet of living space with a two-car garage.
ABD Development Company is developing Providence Golf & Country Club on 1,800 acres. Other home builders at Providence include Contempo Homes, Lennar, Meritage Homes and Toll Brothers.
The home features a multiple award-winning design said Yuval Botansky, president of ABD Development Company.
The Portofino design, priced from the low $400s, offers four bedrooms and three baths in 3,000 square feet of living space with a two-car garage.
ABD Development Company is developing Providence Golf & Country Club on 1,800 acres. Other home builders at Providence include Contempo Homes, Lennar, Meritage Homes and Toll Brothers.
Community Close Out Nears at Palm Cove in Wesley Chapel — Only 20 Home Sites Remain for Sale
TAMPA, Fla. --- Only 20 of Ashton Woods Homes’ three, four and five bedroom home sites remain for sale at Palm Cove located in Pasco County off Boyette Road and S.R. 54 in Wesley Chapel. That’s the word from Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes, the developer of the community.
New Ashton Woods homes at Palm Cove range from 1,634 square feet of living area to 2,639 square feet and are priced from the mid $150s.
Ashton Woods Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies with operations in growth communities in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Killeen, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, Raleigh and Tampa. For more information, visit http://www.ashtonwoods.com .
New Ashton Woods homes at Palm Cove range from 1,634 square feet of living area to 2,639 square feet and are priced from the mid $150s.
Ashton Woods Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies with operations in growth communities in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Killeen, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, Raleigh and Tampa. For more information, visit http://www.ashtonwoods.com .
Ryland Homes to Build new two and three bedroom Townhomes with Elevators and Gulf Beach Views at Sea Forest in Holiday
TAMPA, Fla. --- Ryland Homes has started presales of 110 new two and three bedroom town homes that come with private elevators and a sandy stretch of beach on the Gulf of Mexico at the gated community of Sea Forest in Holiday.
Tony Crimi, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said Sea Forest might be the perfect place to live.
“We plan to build 110 new two and three bedroom townhomes in the new phase at Sea Forest that range in size from 1,509 square feet of living space to 1,607 square feet,” he said.
The new townhomes will offer one-car garages, balconies and private open courtyards on the first floor. Each townhome will have its own elevator, Crimi said.
Ryland’s new townhomes at Sea Forest are priced from $156,990 to $164,990.
“That’s an amazing price for a gated community with beach access,” he said.
Sea Forest will feature two community swimming pools, a dog park and a fitness center.
“The most outstanding amenity at Sea Forest is clearly the beach” Crimi added.
Community residents will have access to a sparkling 1,500 foot sandy beach on the Gulf.
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 13 states across the country and has built more than 295,000 homes and financed more than 245,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.” Visit www.Ryland.com
Tony Crimi, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said Sea Forest might be the perfect place to live.
“We plan to build 110 new two and three bedroom townhomes in the new phase at Sea Forest that range in size from 1,509 square feet of living space to 1,607 square feet,” he said.
The new townhomes will offer one-car garages, balconies and private open courtyards on the first floor. Each townhome will have its own elevator, Crimi said.
Ryland’s new townhomes at Sea Forest are priced from $156,990 to $164,990.
“That’s an amazing price for a gated community with beach access,” he said.
Sea Forest will feature two community swimming pools, a dog park and a fitness center.
“The most outstanding amenity at Sea Forest is clearly the beach” Crimi added.
Community residents will have access to a sparkling 1,500 foot sandy beach on the Gulf.
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 13 states across the country and has built more than 295,000 homes and financed more than 245,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.” Visit www.Ryland.com
Residents of Del Webb Orlando to commemorate Sept. 11 with pancake breakfast for Polk County First Responders
ORLANDO, Fla. – Residents of Del Webb Orlando, the resort-styled award-winning active adult community located on Ridgewood Lakes Blvd. in Davenport just south of Orlando in Polk County, plan to host a unique commemoration for Polk County firefighters.
“First Responders are our first defense against disaster,” said Eric Baker, lifestyle director at Del Webb Orlando.
Baker is organizing community residents who will cook and serve pancakes, sausages and orange juice to area firefighters from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 11 as a thank you to area first responders.
“We don’t often take the time to thank our first responders,” Baker said. “September 11th is the perfect day to take the time to give back and provide a community service to those who serve us.”
Del Webb Orlando is an award winning active adult community featuring world class health and wellness amenities that are all part of the lifestyle — numerous activities, clubs and events are just a few of many reasons Del Webb Orlando residents love where they live.. These resident events including the First Responders breakfast are administered by a full time onsite lifestyle director and community association manager.
About Del Webb
Del Webb, the pioneer of active adult retirement communities, is America’s leading builder of developments for people ages 55+. Since 1960, Del Webb has redefined retirement and retirement living by meeting the housing and lifestyle needs of the active Baby Boomer. Del Webb’s amenities and program offerings provide residents an engaging environment, which fulfills their creative, social, physical fitness and intellectual needs as they journey into the next chapter in their lives – whether it means retirement or still working. Del Webb has grown to more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 20 states. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com. To learn more about how to plan a smart future, check out financial tools at delwebb.com/value.
About PulteGroup
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is one of America’s largest home building companies with operations in approximately 60 markets throughout the country. Through its brand portfolio that includes Centex, Pulte Homes and Del Webb, the company is one of the industry’s most versatile homebuilders able to meet the needs of multiple buyer groups and respond to changing consumer demand. PulteGroup conducts extensive research to provide home buyers with innovative solutions and new homes designed for the way people actually live today. As the most awarded home builder in customer satisfaction, PulteGroup brands have consistently ranked among top home builders in third-party customer satisfaction studies.
For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, go to pultegroup.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com
“First Responders are our first defense against disaster,” said Eric Baker, lifestyle director at Del Webb Orlando.
Baker is organizing community residents who will cook and serve pancakes, sausages and orange juice to area firefighters from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 11 as a thank you to area first responders.
“We don’t often take the time to thank our first responders,” Baker said. “September 11th is the perfect day to take the time to give back and provide a community service to those who serve us.”
Del Webb Orlando is an award winning active adult community featuring world class health and wellness amenities that are all part of the lifestyle — numerous activities, clubs and events are just a few of many reasons Del Webb Orlando residents love where they live.. These resident events including the First Responders breakfast are administered by a full time onsite lifestyle director and community association manager.
About Del Webb
Del Webb, the pioneer of active adult retirement communities, is America’s leading builder of developments for people ages 55+. Since 1960, Del Webb has redefined retirement and retirement living by meeting the housing and lifestyle needs of the active Baby Boomer. Del Webb’s amenities and program offerings provide residents an engaging environment, which fulfills their creative, social, physical fitness and intellectual needs as they journey into the next chapter in their lives – whether it means retirement or still working. Del Webb has grown to more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 20 states. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com. To learn more about how to plan a smart future, check out financial tools at delwebb.com/value.
About PulteGroup
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is one of America’s largest home building companies with operations in approximately 60 markets throughout the country. Through its brand portfolio that includes Centex, Pulte Homes and Del Webb, the company is one of the industry’s most versatile homebuilders able to meet the needs of multiple buyer groups and respond to changing consumer demand. PulteGroup conducts extensive research to provide home buyers with innovative solutions and new homes designed for the way people actually live today. As the most awarded home builder in customer satisfaction, PulteGroup brands have consistently ranked among top home builders in third-party customer satisfaction studies.
For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, go to pultegroup.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com
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