Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Complete Design Work For Fresh Markets in Pensacola and Daphney, Ala.

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently completed design work for two Fresh Market Supermarket stores – one in Pensacola and another in Daphney, Ala. Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the facilities total 21,000 square feet and 19,400 square feet. Both stores are finishing construction.

Henin Homes remodels $600,000 Bear Creek Estates Luxury Home for Resale

DEBARY, Fla. --- Henin Homes has started work remodeling a $600,000 luxury home at Bear Creek Estates in the Tuskawilla area for resale. Jerome Henin, who heads the Henin Companies, said the two story luxury home at 1507 Black Bear Court required about $100,000 worth of new landscaping and a new lawn, classic marble tile and hardwood flooring, granite and stainless kitchen, a new energy efficient HVAC system, plumbing fixtures, and new painting and millwork. Henin said the four-bedroom home offers 4,106 square feet of living area, with a 950-square foot glass-enclosed, air-conditioned patio with wet bar that is ideal for entertaining. The floor plan features two master suites, three full baths and two half-baths, plus two additional bedrooms with fireplaces upstairs and down. “This home is ideal for the discriminating buyer with a taste for classic elegance,” Henin said.

Lennar to Unveil its First NextGen Home for Multiple Generations at Somerset Landing at Wyndham Lakes

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Lennar will unveil its first NextGen model home in the Orlando region in November at Somerset Landing at Wyndham Lakes, located in south Orlando off Wyndham Lakes Blvd. For thousands of American families today the family unit has grown to include grandparents, in-laws or adult children who may have children of their own. Lennar ranks among the first U.S. home builders to address these changing demographics with its NextGen Homes, designed to accommodate extended families with privacy. Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the new NextGen home at Somerset Landing offers six bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths in 3,858 square feet of living space with a three-car garage and one more unique feature. “Lennar’s NextGen home designs offer a home within a home, Metheny said. Besides traditional bedrooms, baths, living and dining rooms and family room, each NextGen home features a private suite that includes a kitchen, breakfast nook, bedroom, bathroom, living room and one-car garage. Metheny said designers carefully planned each home to accommodate a traditional single-family layout. “Home owners can use the private suite for a parent, a child, or even to rent out for additional income,” Metheny said. Lennar’s NextGen homes at Somerset Landing at Wyndham Lakes are priced from the low $300s. For more information, visit www.Lennar.com.

Celebration Golf Management to hold Certified Training Course for golf cart mechanics, superintendents at Stoneybrook West

CELEBRATION, Fla. --- Celebration Golf Management, which manages nine golf courses in the Central Florida area, will hold a certified training course for superintendents and golf cart mechanics and maintenance specialists Nov. 28 at Stoneybrook West Golf Club in Winter Garden. Gene Garrote, president of Celebration Golf Management and Scottish PGA Golf Professional Kenny Nairn, executive vice president of golf for Celebration Golf Management, said they expect more than 20 participants in the training sessions, which are being conducted by club cart specialists. Nairn said mechanics and superintendents will receive the Club Car Maintenance training certification when they successfully complete the training course. “This is the first time we know of that this has been done,” Nairn said. “This training is normally available only at the Club Cart Headquarters in Augusta,” he said. Nairn said he organized the training program so Celebration Golf Management can play a more proactive role in preventing golf cart failures.

Florida Business Incubation Assn to Host Bi-annual Meeting Dec 10-11 at Ocala Power Plant Business Incubator

Orlando, Fla., - The Florida Business Incubation Association (FBIA), a professional network that supports business incubators and economic development throughout Florida, will host its bi-annual meeting on Dec. 10-11 at the Ocala Power Plant Business Incubator located on S.E. Osceola Avenue and S.E. 4th Street in Ocala, five blocks south of SR 40 (Silver Springs Blvd). Dr. Tom O’Neal, president of the Florida Business Incubation Assn. and executive director of the UCF Business Incubation Program in Orlando, welcomes everyone interested in supporting entrepreneurs in Florida to participate in the meeting in Ocala. O’Neal emphasizes that entrepreneurship should be on everyone’s agenda in this current economy, and it needs to become a movement that everyone gets behind, recognizing entrepreneurs as the true drivers of economic wealth and prosperity. The agenda for the bi-annual meeting includes presentations on engagement marketing, FBIA advisory board new initiatives, angel network program and business startup funding. The concluding roundtable discussions, which have been highly regarded by participants in the past, will focus specifically on marketing to entrepreneurs, new client practice, sponsorships and data collection from clients. O’Neal said he looks forward to presenting the new initiatives from the FBIA, and to again exchange best practices and ideas from around the State with all the participating groups at the upcoming conference. Cost to attend the two-day meeting is $40 for FBIA members and $65 for nonmembers, which includes a one-year membership. Parking is ample and free. For additional information regarding the event and accommodations, visit www.fbiaonline.org or www.facebook.com/FLBIA.

Tolaris Homes Kicks off New Program with Free Home Analysis for Realtors

LAKE FOREST, Fla. – Tolaris Homes, a leading home builder based in Lake Forest in North Seminole County has rolled out an innovative new program for all Central Florida Realtors: Tolaris Homes is offering a free home analysis. “It should make their job much easier,” said company president Rick Bavec. At the same time, Tolaris Homes will start construction in the next 30 days of a new 5,000 square foot home in Lake Forest. The four-bedroom home, with three-baths and a three-car garage boasts a Carolina Coastal elevation in a one-story design. Tolaris Homes also plans to start a major remodeling project in November. The home in Spring Lakes Estates in Altamonte Springs that will receive a major overhaul including redesign of the elevation into a modern traditional design and a 350 square foot addition.

Ashton Wood Homes Starts Presales of 66 three and four bedroom luxury townhomes at Copley Square near Downtown Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has started presales of 66 new three and four bedroom luxury townhomes near Downtown Orlando at Copley Square, located on Delaney and Michigan Aves. Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes, said new townhomes at Copley Square range in size from 2,863 square feet of living space to 3,046 square feet with two and three-and-a-half baths and two car garages. New townhomes at Copley Square are priced from the mid-$200s. Copley Square amenities include community swimming pool and cabana. 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.

NAI Realvest negotiates new leases for warehouse space totaling 6,450 square feet in West Orange County

MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated two lease agreements for warehouse space totaling 6,450 square feet in West Orange County at Carter CommerCenter in Winter Garden and at the Countyline Industrial Park in Oakland. Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest negotiated both transactions representing the landlords. At Carter CommerCenter, 890 Carter Rd., Jacksonville-based Fastenal Company leased units 150 and 160 with 3,750 square feet. Maitland-based COP-Carter LLC is the landlord. At Countyline Industrial Park, 940 W. Oakland Ave. off W. Colonial Drive, Universal Network Unlimited, Inc. based in Windermere leased Suite A-7 with 2,700 square feet. Countyline Suites, LLC is the landlord.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Two Lease Renewals Totaling 33,000 Square Feet of Industrial Space in Orlando

MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated two lease renewals totaling 33,000 square feet at industrial facilities in Orlando. Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest negotiated both transactions representing the landlords. Hajoca Corporation of Ardmore, Pa., a plumbing and heating supplier, renewed a lease of 30,000 square feet at 2499 Mercy Drive where LB Sowell Corp. of Brandon, Fla. is the landlord. Heidrich also negotiated a renewal with electrical contractor 4Evolution, Inc. at 7466 Narcoossee Rd. for unit 200-G with 3,000 square feet in Airport Industrial Center where the landlord is Columbus, Ohio-based Airport Investment Properties, LLC.

Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge promotes Kevin Naylor to Golf Shop Supervisor

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge has promoted Kevin Naylor to golf shop supervisor. Tano Malentin, general manager, said Naylor joined Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge in March 2012 as golf shop attendant. Naylor is currently attending the Professional Golfers Career College. “Kevin’s great skills and attention to details make him the perfect supervisor for the golf shop,” Malentin said, adding “He has a passion for this profession.” In his new role, Naylor will report directly to general manager Tano Malentin.