Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge promotes Neumann to Retail and Marketing Manager

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge has promoted Michael Neumann to retail and marketing manager. Tano Malentin, general manager at Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge, said Neumann has served as golf operations manager since joining OCN last May. “Neumann has a strong marketing background,” Malentin said. Neumann formerly served as social media supervisor for Celebration Golf and membership director at Golden Bear Club where he was instrumental in increasing membership. Recently Neumann organized Orange County National’s popular Croc Back Nine Challenge which drew more than 100 participants. “Mike Neumann will continue to focus on our merchandise efforts, but will also oversee our internal and external marketing efforts,” Malentin said.

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Completes Design of a new Ale House Restaurant on Lee Rd. and U.S. 17-92 in Winter Park

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers, Planners, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently completed design work for a new Miller’s Ale House restaurant now under construction at the northwest corner of Lee Road and U.S. 17-92 near the Winter Park Village. Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson, said the 12,000 square foot restaurant includes two patios and will seat approximately 350 patrons.

Hendricks & Partners Negotiates Sale of Lakeshore Gardens Apartments in Homewood

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Hendricks & Partners, one of the nation’s largest and most active multifamily investment banking and research companies, recently negotiated the sale of the Lakeshore Gardens Apartments, a 220-unit apartment community located in Homewood. David Oakley, senior investment advisor of the Hendricks & Partners Alabama office negotiated the sale representing the seller, Brentwood, LLC / JS Group, LLC / WB Real Estates, LLC / SYL, LLC, all Alabama limited liability companies, based in Birmingham. Lakeshore Gardens, built in 1965, has a total of 204,304 square feet of rentable living space with two and three bedroom apartments. The buyer was LPG Holdings, LLC, an Alabama limited liability company, based in Birmingham.

NAI Realvest Negotiates New Long Term Lease with Early Learning Coalition for 7,925 square feet in Longwood

ORLANDO, Fla. -- NAI Realvest recently completed a long term lease agreement for 7,925 square feet of flex space in Florida Central Commerce Park off S.R. 434 in Longwood. Robert Blackwell, SIOR principal at the firm, and William St. Laurent with St. Laurent Realty negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Dunhill Investments, Inc. The new tenant, Early Learning Coalition of Seminole County leased the space at 280 Hunt Park Cove in the commerce park to relocate from its Lake Mary location. Mack Ramseur with The Quadrant Group represented the tenant. Early Learning Coalition of Seminole County (www.seminoleearlylearningorg) helps parents locate high quality early education and care providers for young children.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Sale of Industrial Building at Longwood’s Big Tree Crossing Industrial Park for $330,000

MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated the sale of a free-standing industrial building at 2000 Tree Fork Lane at Big Tree Crossing Industrial Park off CR 427 in Longwood. Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the seller, Sacramento, Calif.-based 2000 Tree Fork Lane, LLC. Navrod Properties, Inc. is the buyer who paid $330,000 for the 7,200 square foot building which includes some office/showroom space. Chuck McNulty of The McNulty Group represented the buyer in the transaction.

Royal Oak Homes Starts Construction of Three New Homes in College Park

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Royal Oak Homes, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, has started construction of three new luxury homes priced from the low $400s at Hazel Court located off Edgewater Drive in College Park. Stephen Orosz, chief financial officer for the homebuilder, said Royal Oak demolished three older homes to make way for the new infill construction. The new homes will range from 2,700 square feet to 3,200 square feet and feature outdoor living spaces, gourmet kitchens and energy-saving engineering and products throughout. “Hazel Court is unique opportunity for Royal Oak to deliver quality energy-efficient homes in an area with little supply,” Orosz said. Orosz said Royal Oak is actively seeking additional opportunities to expand its in-fill new home program.

Aswin Suri of EXIT Realty of Daytona closes on sale of 82 unit rental apartment property on Nova Rd. in Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Aswin Suri of Exit Realty of Daytona Beach, which specializes in sales of distressed multi-family properties, luxury waterfront homes and condominiums in coastal markets from Volusia County to south Florida and Florida’s Gulf Coast, has recently closed on the sale of the 82-unit Palm Cove Apartments on Nova Road in Daytona Beach. Suri said the buyer, a California investor, paid $2,550,000 for the apartment property with one and two-bedroom residences. The seller, who was also not disclosed, is a Daytona Beach resident.

Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge Undergoes Major Renovations

Winter Garden, Fla. --- Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge in Winter Garden recently completed a major renovation of its facilities and new greens on Orange County National’s Crooked Cat golf course. Tano Malentin, general manager at Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge, said facility renovations included new interiors and furnishings to transform the restaurant into an English Pub and Grill, new seating and new signage. Major improvements have also been completed on Orange County National’s Crooked Cat golf course. Malentin said all new greens at Crooked Cat were sodded with Florida-friendly Champion Dwarf Bermuda grass to mirror the bent grass greens popular in northern states. Malentin said Orange County National still offers the largest practice range in North America. Renovations included an expansion of the golf pro shop into one of the area’s largest golf retail stores, Malentin added. Michael J. Neumann, retail and marketing manager at Orange County National, said the 5,000 square foot facility now stocks Titleist, Cobra, Ping, Callaway, Adams, Cleveland, Taylormade and Mizuno equipment and accessories and promises to match any price for any item in the pro shop. “We are an authorized retailer for every product on our sales floor,” Neumann said. “And where golf course pro shops usually charge a premium for equipment, we do just the opposite---if a customer finds a lower price on any equipment we sell at any other authorized retailer, we will match the price at the time of purchase or within the following 30 days as long as the original sales receipt is provided,” Neumann said. Orange County National’s pro shop also offers custom fitting and demonstrations on most models. “We’re hosting Manufacturer Demo Days on a regular basis,” Neumann said. Mizuno factory representatives are scheduled to hold demonstrations at Orange County National on Nov. 3 and Cleveland representatives are due on site Dec. 8, he said. Clothing lines at Orange County National include Hugo Boss, G.MAC by Kartel, and Under Armor.

LENNAR HOMES TO SHOWCASE 38 HOME SITES AT ITS NEW COMMUNITY BELLA VIDA IN CAPE CORAL

Cape Coral, Fla. – Lennar Homes will offer 38 home sites at its newest community of Bella Vida located off of Del Prado Extension in North Cape Coral. Matt Devereaux, vice president of sales and marketing for Lennar Homes in southwest Florida, said the homebuilder will offer single-family homes at Bella Vida that will range from 1,677 square feet of living area to 3,231 square feet in three, four and five bedroom designs. Priced from $179,990 to $279,990 Lennar built homes at Bella Vida come with Lennar’s “Everything’s Included” pledge. Extras such as Granite kitchen countertops, wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, crown molding and tile are all included in the Lennar Homes price.