Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita in Kissimmee Appoints Christopher Sterrick Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

KISSIMMEE, Fla. --- Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita in Kissimmee has appointed Christopher Sterrick assistant golf course superintendent at The Oaks golf course. Christopher Russell, PGA, TPI, director of golf at Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita, said Sterrick is a certified associate in Golf Operation Management who was formerly with Orlando’s Universal Resort and most recently served as assistant superintendent at Sweetwater Country Club in Longwood. “Chris is passionate about the game and the courses he works on and he brings a strong work ethic to a highly motivated 10-person golf course grounds team,” Russell said.

Legends Golf & Country Club to Host Truett Invitational Golf Tournament Sept. 21 to Benefit Adopting Parents

Clermont, Fla. --- The Legends Golf & Country Club in Clermont will host the Truett Invitational Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 21 to benefit adoptive parents Bobby and Kyndall Truett of Clermont Florida. Christopher Russell, PGA, said Kyndall Truett is a cancer survivor whose surgery left her unable to bear children. The Truett Invitational Golf Tournament will help support the Truetts in their quest to adopt a child, Russell explained. The Truett Invitational Golf Tournament will tee off with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Registration is $65 and includes golf, the awards dinner and auction following the tournament. Tickets to attend only the awards dinner cost $20. To register or learn more, contact Christopher Russell at 407-462-4341.

Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita Is Redesigning 8th and 9th Holes at The Oaks Golf Course, Work to be completed in Two Weeks

KISSIMMEE, Fla. --- Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita in Kissimmee has launched a major redesign of the 8th and 9th holes on The Oaks golf course. Christopher Russell, PGA, TPI, director of golf at Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita, said golf course architect George Clifton planned the work that will transform the 8th hole from a par 4 to a par 5. “Hole number 9 will become a par 4 and the par on the front side will remain a par 36, but with a different look from the tee that will allow for more decisions to be made on the approach,” Russell explained. Russell said the work will take approximately two weeks to complete.

Golden Bear Club’s Bart Bryant Earns his First Champions Tour Win as Clubhouse Cheers

Windermere, Fla. --- Gathering around the big-screen monitor in the clubhouse of Windermere’s Golden Bear Golf Club to watch fellow members win major PGA tournaments is becoming a tradition. But this time it was different, said Matthew Allen, general manager and director of golf at the Golden Bear Club at Keene's Pointe in Windermere said the cheers were a little louder this time. This time Golden Bear Club’s Bart Bryant – a 50-year old Champions Tour rookie – shot a 10 under 62 in the second round of the Dick's Sporting Goods Open in Endicott, NY on Saturday and then closed on Sunday with a 72 for a 16-under 200 and a one-stroke victory over Russ Cochran (67) and Corey Pavin (69). “I think the energy level was higher,” Allen said. “Bart Bryant could be any of a couple dozen guys at Golden Bear Club, for a little while he was all of us. He’s personable, he’s courteous, he’s extremely dedicated to his golf game and he’s a big winner,” Allen said. Bryant’s 10 under 62 on Saturday tied the record for the 33-year old tournament, Allen said, and Sunday’s climax marked Bryant as the Champions Tour’s 1,000th winner. “It’s always exciting when someone you know succeeds in a big way,” Allen said. “Everyone at Golden Bear Club was pulling for him, he’s a great guy, he works hard and he earned it,” Allen said.

Men’s Golf Assn. at Golden Bear Golf Club Donated Used Equipment worth more than $5,000 to Fairways for Warriors

WINDERMERE, Fla. --- The Men’s Golf Assn. at the Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe in Windermere recently donated used golf equipment worth more than $5,000 to the Fairways for Warriors program, which helps returning military veterans recover from their wounds and disabilities and readjust to civilian life with golf outings. Matthew Allen, general manager and director of golf at the Golden Bear Club, said donations included 10 sets of irons, nine golf bags, 20 drivers and fairway woods and about 3,000 golf balls. Allen emphasized that Celebration Golf Management, which operates Golden Bear Golf Club, supports the Wounded Warriors project at all its facilities with free rounds of golf, lessons and fundraising golf tournaments.

Lennar Opens Sales of Single-Family Homes at Harmony, Model Underway, Grand Opening Planned

HARMONY, Fla. --- Lennar has started selling new single-family homes priced from the $180s at Harmony, the eco-friendly golf preserve community located on Schoolhouse Road off US 192 near St. Cloud in Osceola County. Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar has one model home underway at Harmony, with a grand opening planned for late September. Lennar’s single-family homes in Harmony will offer from three to six bedrooms and range in size from 1,500 square feet of living area to 2,600 square feet. All Lennar homes at Harmony will feature the homebuilder’s “Everything’s Included” pledge: a wide range of GE energy smart appliances, special features and upgrades at the one Lennar “everything’s included” price, Metheny said. The grand opening with presentation of decorated model and tours is scheduled for Sept. 28 and 29, Metheny added. Among the vast array of amenities at Harmony are the Johnny Miller Signature Design golf course that earned certification as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary achieved only by courses that maintain the highest degree of environmental quality; 12.5 miles of hiking trails; pristine Lakeshore and community parks; playgrounds; Town Square; Graze Restaurant and banquet facilities. Visit www.harmonyfl.com

Lennar’s Central Florida Division Promotes Randall Smith to Director of Construction

TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division has promoted Randall Smith to director of construction in the Tampa region. Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Smith is a highly talented home building executive with more than 30 years of experience who joined Lennar last year as construction manager. Formerly Smith was vice president for another national builder. “Randy is one of the most knowledgeable home building executives in Florida with proven experience and he is more than up to the task of directing our construction efforts in the Tampa Bay area including Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties,” Metheny said. In his new role as director of construction, Smith will work closely with the construction team on schedules, prioritizing work activities, maintaining customer and trade partner relations, inspection of home for quality compliance, construction documents, recruiting hiring and supervising the construction staff.

Lennar eyes Orlando, Brevard markets for bigger share of growth as housing market recovers

ORLANDO, Fla., --- Central Florida, particularly the Orlando area and Brevard County, will play a big role in Lennar’s growth as the housing market recovers. Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida division, said the home builder already ranks as the most active home builder in the Orlando region and Tampa Bay, and more is in store for the Orlando region, including the Clermont and Melbourne areas. “We are actively seeking sites for new communities, and we are aggressively recruiting new home consultants throughout Central Florida and the Space Coast,” Metheny said. Currently, Lennar is building single family villa and town homes in 23 communities in the Orlando region along with award-winning active adult communities in Melbourne and Clermont, resort vacation homes in the Kissimmee area and luxury homes priced from the mid-$300s at RedTail Golf Course community in Sorrento in Lake County. Recently, Metheny promoted veteran home builder executive Don Lunko to land development manager in the Orlando region with a red hot to-do list that includes new phases at Emerson Park in Apopka and Heritage Hills in Clermont. “Florida economic recovery is proceeding at a healthy rate and several factors, including pent-up demand, increased employment, and the steadily increasing wave of new retiring baby boomers will bolster new home sales throughout the region for the next decade,” Metheny said.

NAI Heritage and NAI Realvest Complete $1.175 Million sale of Vacant Land in Sumter County

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A 4.27 acre parcel located at 4477 East County Road 466 in Oxford, Fla. – west of The Villages in Sumter County – recently sold for $1,175,000. Randy Buss of NAI Heritage in Ocala, negotiated the transaction representing Branch Banking and Trust Company, the Winston-Salem, N.C.-based seller referred by Robert Blackwell, SIOR of NAI Realvest in Orlando. The buyer, Self Storage Associates, Inc. of Windermere, was represented in the transaction by Austin Anderson of Realty Executives-Lake County in Clermont.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Sale of Half Acre Multifamily Development Site on A1A in New Smyrna Beach

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- NAI Realvest, based in Orlando, recently negotiated the sale of 0.52 acres of multifamily residential development land located at 2202/2204 South Atlantic Ave. in New Smyrna Beach. Chris Butera, investment associate at NAI Realvest, brokered the transaction representing the seller, TD Bank of Portland, Maine. The buyer, Scarpello Development, based in Hawthorne, Fla. outside of Gainesville, paid $202,500 for the property which is located one block from the beach.

NAI Realvest negotiates $1 million sale price for 13,500 square foot Assisted Living Facility on 12.7 acres in Apopka

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated the $1 million sale of a 13,500 square foot assisted living facility and its 12.7-acre site at 700 East Welch Rd. in Apopka. Paul P. Partyka, principal and managing partner at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction. Business Support Services Group acquired the site from the Central Florida Association for Christian Scientists and plans to continue operating the facility to provide assisted living care. Renovations are planned prior to a grand opening, Partyka added.

NAI Realvest negotiates $73,000 sale price for Longwood office condominium

ORLANDO, Fla. — NAI Realvest recently negotiated the $73,000 sale of an office condominium at Crown Oak Center off I-4 and SR 434 in Longwood. NAI Realvest associate Juan Jimenez and managing partner Paul P. Partyka negotiated the sale of the 1,190 square foot office suite representing Zions First National Bank the Salt Lake City-based seller. The local buyer, Yashcon Investments, LLC was represented in the transaction by Raj Dasaee of DE-SAI Realty.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Two Industrial Leases at Poinciana CommerCenter East in Kissimmee and Hanging Moss CommerCenter in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated two lease agreements totaling 5,550 square feet of industrial space at Poinciana CommerCenter East in Kissimmee and at Hanging Moss CommerCenter in Orlando Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest, represented landlord COP-Hanging Moss, LLC in a renewal lease agreement with Sunshine Hydroponics for 4,200 square feet at 6100 Hanging Moss Rd. The tenant garden shop was not represented by an additional broker. At the same time, Heidrich brokered a new lease representing the landlord Small Bay Partners LLC and the tenant JBO Fitness, LLC for 1,350 square feet in Poinciana CommerCenter East at 1741 Business Center Lane. The tenant who relocated from another Kissimmee industrial center was not represented in the agreement by a separate broker.

NAI Realvest negotiates $1.08 Million Sale of professional office condominium for HQ of national marketing firm

ORLANDO, Fla. -- NAI Realvest recently negotiated the $1,080,000 sale of the entire second floor condo at 5739 Byron Anthony Place in Savannah Park at Heathrow off International Parkway and SR 46 in Sanford. Paul P. Partyka, principal and managing partner at NAI Realvest, who represented the local seller Home Office Holdings, LLC, said the property was purchased by 5739 BAP LLC d/b/a Xcel Media a provider of innovative direct mail campaigns for auto dealers nationwide. Xcel Media will be locating their headquarters in the new class A office building which is part of the Savannah Park at Heathrow mixed use project.

Hendricks-Berkadia Negotiates Sale of Madison at Shoal Run Apartments in Birmingham for $18,325,000

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Hendricks-Berkadia, one of the nation’s largest and most active multifamily investment banking and research companies, recently negotiated the sale of Madison at Shoal Run, a 276-unit apartment community located in Birmingham for $18.325 million or $66,394 / per unit. The purchase involved the assumption of an existing Freddie Mac loan with an approximate balance of $13 million and fixed rate of 6.12 percent. David Oakley, senior vice president in Hendricks-Berkadia’s Alabama office, negotiated the sale representing the seller and the buyer. The seller was Madison at Shoal Run, LLC, an Alabama limited liability company By: Madison at Shoal Run Manager, LLC an Alabama limited liability company, its manager, based in Birmingham. The buyer was TEG Madison at Shoal Run LLC, based in New York. Madison at Shoal Run, a garden-style apartment community built in 1986, has a total of 249,300 square feet of rentable living space with one- and two-bedroom apartments. The buyer intends to spend a material amount of capital repositioning the property through interior and exterior upgrades. “This was a successful transaction on many fronts,” Oakley said. “Located just a few miles from the new Trinity Hospital campus, the buyer has a great strategy to capture the robust activity occurring in the surrounding 280 submarket.”

PulteGroup Names Centex Sales Consultant Sales Leader in South Florida for July

Fort Myers, Fla. --- PulteGroup in South Florida has named Katherine Blower its July New Home Sales Leader for selling the highest number of new homes during the month at the Centex community of Cypress Falls at the Woodlands located in North Port off Panacea and Toledo Blade Blvds. just south of I-75. Blower, who has been with PulteGroup for three years, is a native of Maryland but has lived in South Florida 12 years and is active in her community as a volunteer fundraiser. She has 24 years of experience in new home sales ranging from on site entry level homes to off site custom designed homes, and has held real estate licenses in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Tennessee and Florida. Scott Mairn, vice president of sales and marketing for PulteGroup, Inc. in South Florida, said he looks forward to a long career and continued sales success for Blower with the Centex brand and PulteGroup in South Florida.

Pulte Homes Starts Construction of Vanderbilt Model Home at The Plantation in Fort Myers, Grand Opening slated for late November

Fort Myers, Fla. --- Pulte Homes has started construction of the magnificent new Vanderbilt model home at The Plantation golf course community located off Treeline Avenue just north of Daniels Parkway in Fort Myers. Scott Mairn, vice president of sales and marketing at Pulte Homes in southwest Florida, said the three-bedroom, plus den, two-bath Vanderbilt model – which is planned for a late November grand opening – offers 1,911 square feet of living space priced from $270,490 with a two-car garage. The new Vanderbilt at The Plantation is stocked with consumer-inspired features including 12-foot coffered ceilings and granite kitchen countertops plus optional designer upgrades such as outdoor kitchen, custom pool, wine refrigerator and expanded walk-in owner’s suite shower that allows customers to personalize their new home. The Plantation features an 18-Hole Hurdzan-Fry Championship golf course, the Great House golf clubhouse with a formal restaurant and bar, golf pro shop, billiards and card rooms, the Somerset Hall Amenity Center with a resort pool, spa, tennis courts, and a library.

Ryland Homes Reports Three New Homes Sold after Grand Opening of The Enclave at Ramble Creek in Riverview

TAMPA, Fla. --- Ryland Homes reported sales of three new homes shortly after its recent weekend grand opening at The Enclave at Ramble Creek located on Whistling Wind Drive in Riverview east of I-75 off Rhodine Road. Mike Finley, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said new three to five-bedroom homes in one and two-story floor plans at The Enclave at Ramble Creek range in size from 1,679 square feet of living space to 2,984 square feet with two and three-car garages. New homes at The Enclave at Ramble Creek are priced from the $180s. Finley said two move-in-ready homes at The Enclave at Ramble Creek will open in October: the three-bedroom Marco B floor plan with 1,908 square feet and the four-bedroom Naples A floor plan with 2,703 square feet. The Ryland Homes sales office at The Enclave at Ramble Creek is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. For more information visit www.Ryland.com.

Ryland Homes hosts Grand Opening of its Florida and Palm Series Homes at Waterstone Lakes in Riverview

TAMPA, Fla. --- Ryland Homes hosted more than 50 visitors during the recent weekend grand opening and unveiling of two different series of homes at Waterstone Lakes, located at 10406 Waterstone Drive in Riverview east of I-75 and just off the Gibsonton Road exit. Mike Finley, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said Ryland’s new home sales counselor, Sheila Colon, sold one new home during the weekend and previewed many prospective buyers. Since the opening, more sales have followed. Ryland’s Florida and Palm Series homes at Waterstone Lakes offer one and two-story designs with three to six bedrooms in 13 distinctive floor plans. New homes at Waterstone Lakes range in size from 1,853 square feet of living space to 3,500 square feet, Finley said. Five new move-in-ready homes at Waterstone Lakes range in size from the single-story Marco C floor plan with three bedrooms, two full baths and a half-bath in 1,908 square feet to the two-story Siesta floor plan with five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths in 3,154 square feet and a three-car garage. New homes at Waterstone Lakes are priced from the low $200s.

Ryland Homes readying for Fall Grand Opening to showcase three new model homes at Windsor Plantation in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach, S.C. --- Ryland Homes is making plans to host a Grand Opening event in September to showcase three new model homes that are nearing completion at Windsor Plantation, located off Dick Pond Rd. (Hwy 544) and Big Block Rd. in Myrtle Beach. Gayle Jinks, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland’s Charleston-Myrtle Beach division, said the new single-story three-bedroom, two-bath designs range in size from 1,409 square feet of living space to 2,174 square feet with a wide choice of exterior elevations and options that can expand the size of the floor plans considerably. The Bellhaven II model home, base priced from $179,000 with 1,409 square feet of living space and a two-car garage, features an open family room, island kitchen and dining nook with vaulted ceilings and when it opens will be showcased with 2,106 square feet including optional sunroom and bonus room The Litchfield II model home, priced from $193,000 with 1,768 square feet of living space and a two-car garage, features an open family living area that totals more than 700 square feet and includes an island kitchen, family room, dining room, breakfast nook and screened lanai that are perfect for family gatherings or social occasions. The Litchfield II model opening will include an optional bonus room with bath and will total 2,092 square feet Barrett II model, priced from $240,000 with 2,174 square feet of living space and a two-car garage, is designed for social occasions with more than 800 square feet of open family living space that includes a huge vaulted family room, center island kitchen with breakfast nook, and formal dining room with tray ceiling. The optional elevation featured on this model increases the home’s square footage slightly up to 2,191 square feet.

Lennar has only 16 Coach Homes Remain for Sale at Emerson Square in the Heart of Fort Myers near Estero

Fort Myers, Fla. --- Lennar Homes has only 16 coach homes remaining for sale in the final phase at Emerson Square located on Hidden Gateway Blvd. off U.S. 41 just south of Alico Road in the heart of Fort Myers near Estero. Matt Devereaux, director of sales and marketing for Lennar Homes in southwest Florida, said new three-bedroom, two-bath coach homes at Emerson Square are priced from $181,990. New coach homes at Emerson Square range in size from 1,883 square feet of living space to 2,099 square feet with two-car garages. “Emerson Square coach homes are some of the most spacious in southwest Florida,” Devereaux explained. “With our low pricing, this final phase is the last chance home buyers will have to choose a home in a gated community the heart of Fort Myers,” Devereaux said. Each coach home at Emerson Square boasts three bedrooms, two full baths, a breakfast nook, a dining room, a spacious living room that’s big enough for entertaining and a master suite with his and hers walk-in closets. Lennar coach homes at Emerson Square come with the homebuilder’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. Emerson Square features a community center with a clubhouse, swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness facility and playground, with lush tropical landscaping throughout. Visit www.lennar.com.

NAI Realvest Negotiates New Retail Lease at Aloma Square Shopping Center in Winter Park

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 3,200 square feet of retail space in Aloma Square Shopping Center at 6700-6864 Aloma Avenue in Winter Park. NAI Realvest Associate Mitch Heidrich negotiated the lease representing the local tenant Debarco Inc. Cheri Hendricks-Kelly of Noble Management Company represented the landlord, Hart Properties II, Ltd of Palm Beach Gardens.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Lease Renewal at The Citadel III in Southeast Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently completed a lease renewal agreement at The Citadel III, 5950 Hazeltine National Drive in southeast Orlando. The NAI Realvest leasing team of Senior Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM, Matt Cichocki and Kevin O’Connor principals at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Citadel Partners, LTD based in Groveland, Fla. The local tenant, DSV Air & Sea Inc. a global transport and logistics firm, signed the lease renewal for suite 690 with 4,102 square feet. NAI Realvest is the leasing and management representative of The Citadel III.

NAI Realvest Negotiates New Lease for CPAs in 6,702 Square Feet at CenterPointe II in Altamonte Springs

MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 6,702 square feet of office space at Suite 1040 CenterPointe II, 220 E. Central Parkway in Altamonte Springs. Senior Broker Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM negotiated the transaction representing the tenant Glickstein Laval & Carris, P.A. certified public accountants. The landlord Emerson Investments International, Inc. was represented by Kenneth Koch.

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects complete remodeling projects on two Winn Dixie Supermarkets

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park recently completed the design for remodeling of two Winn Dixie supermarkets. Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson, said the two 35,000 square foot Winn Dixie stores are located in Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale.

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects completes design of Publix and Walgreens redevelopment in Tampa

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently completed design to redevelop a Publix supermarket and Walgreens drug store at South Village on Dale Mabry in Tampa. The Publix, according to Chairman Lonnie Peterson of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects is 47,000 square feet and the Walgreens totals 13,000 square feet. Construction on both stores will be completed this fall. Regency Centers of Jacksonville is the developer of South Village.

Plasmonics, Inc. to contribute $250,000 to University of Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Plasmonics, Inc., a private technology company that is developing highly sophisticated next-generation infrared sensors and metamaterial surfaces for use in a wide range of electronics devices, announced it will contribute $250,000 in 2013 to support University of Central Florida research efforts. Dr. David Shelton, president of Plasmonics Inc., said UCF has played a critical role in the company’s success. “Collaboration with UCF has been pivotal for us thus far,” Dr. Shelton said. “We regularly consult faculty on a variety of projects working side by side in the on-campus lab facilities.” Besides the cash contribution, Plasmonics is supporting two university PhD candidates as they continue to research and publish findings in their respective fields. “As Plasmonics grows, we plan to continue collaborating with the university and giving back to the institution from which our efforts developed,” he said. Plasmonics is developing tunable infrared metamaterials---engineered composites with unique refractive-index characteristics. Metamaterials with tunable resonances have wide ranging potential for optical devices, modulators, and sensors. Plasmonics is a member of the UCF Business Incubation Program’s Photonics UCF campus site. For more information about Plasmonics Inc. visit www.plasmonics-inc.com/.

Ashton Woods Homes names Alex Robertson sales manager in Sarasota region

MAITLAND, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has named Alex Robertson sales manager for its communities in the Sarasota region. Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes, said Robertson is a graduate of the University of South Florida in Tampa and has more than nine years of new home sales experience. Ashton Woods Homes is now active in three communities in the Sarasota region.

Ashton Woods Homes Starts Presales at Whitaker Park in Sarasota County

SARASOTA, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes started presales at its newest community of Whitaker Park located off Richardson Road in Sarasota County. Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing said Ashton Woods Homes is building three, four and five bedroom single-family homes at Whitaker Park that range from 1,703 square feet of living area to 3,400 square feet. Roche said Ashton Woods Homes plans to build 79 homes at Whitaker Park priced from the $267,990.

First Green Bank’s New Winter Park Branch Donates Reusable Commercial Fixtures to Habitat for Humanity

Mount Dora, Fla. --- Somewhere a hip new boutique, a charitable thrift store or a creative hair salon is going to find its future at Habitat for Humanity. First Green Bank, which ranks as one of the nation’s greenest banks according to the American Bankers Association, recently donated high-quality interior fixtures, cabinets, retail display shelves and granite counters valued at $2,200 to Habitat for Humanity for resale and reuse in Habitat for Humanity ReUse Stores in Florida. Ken LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer at First Green Bank, said the sleek designer cabinetry was high tech in its day---at the iconic Absolute Sound store in swanky Winter Park. Now, the furnishings can find a new life as late-1980s retro---at a very affordable price for a creative entrepreneur. “This is one of the reasons I’m so proud of First Green Bank,” LaRoe said. “From day one, the remodeling design of our new Winter Park location included plans to recycle, reuse and restore existing resources---that is the most conservative approach to expansion. LaRoe said the bank’s “green” values are part of its core mission, and Habitat for Humanity is one of the bank’s favorite beneficiaries. “Someone gave a lot of thought to the design and construction of those fixtures,” LaRoe said. “They cost a lot when they were new. They consume a lot of energy in their construction, transportation, materials and assembly. Our mission is to maximize the value of those things, even used retail cabinets,” he said. Habitat for Humanity accepts donated construction materials, architectural features and building supplies for resale at all of its ReUse Stores throughout Florida, including Orlando, Sanford, Leesburg, Eustis, Groveland, and Wildwood locations. First Green Bank expects to open its new “green” Winter Park branch in early Spring 2014, LaRoe said.

Ashton Wood Homes Starts Construction of Two Urban Loft Models at Laureate Park in Lake Nona Area

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has started construction of two model homes in the urban loft design the homebuilder recently introduced at Laureate Park located off Narcoossee Rd. in the Lake Nona area of Southeast Orlando. Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes, said the new two-story urban loft floor plans feature three bedrooms with two-and-a-half baths and range from 1,703 square feet of living area to 3,400 square feet. Ashton Woods’ urban loft homes at Laureate Park are priced from $244,990 to $268,990. The two models underway will be completed, decorated and ready for viewing the second week of September, Roche said. Ashton Woods Homes has released 20 new homesites for urban loft homes at Laureate Park. For more information, visit http://www.ashtonwoods.com.

Hendricks-Berkadia brings buyer, seller to table in $32.4 million acquisition of Tapestry Park Apartments in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Hendricks-Berkadia, one of the nation’s largest and most active multifamily investment banking and research companies, represented both buyer and seller recently in the $32.4 million acquisition of Tapestry Park Apartments, an upscale 196-unit apartment community located in Birmingham. Senior associate Royce Emerson of Hendricks-Berkadia in Birmingham along with senior vice president David Oakley, negotiated the transaction representing both the seller, Birmingham-based Glenmont Arlington Montclair LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the buyer, SIR Tapestry Park LLC, a California-based Delaware limited liability firm whose parent company is Steadfast Companies which owns and operates over 14,000 units across the U.S. Built in 2012 with high-end finishes throughout all of its one, two and three-bedroom units, Tapestry Park’s location and design make it one of the most desirable rental apartment communities in the Birmingham area, Emerson said. The property was 96 percent leased at the time of closing, with average rents that rank within the top five percent for the area. Emerson said Hendricks-Berkadia has closed 12 deals in six states valued at more than $265 Million within the past 24 months for Steadfast Companies.

ICI Homes Names Two New Associates for North Florida Divisions

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – ICI Homes, a Daytona Beach-based luxury homebuilder and community developer that also has operations in the Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa areas, has named two new associates in the Jacksonville area. Don Wilford, North Florida division president for ICI Homes, said Vicki McGahee Maxwell was appointed model host/ sales ambassador at its Amelia National Golf & Country Club community. Maxwell graduated from the University of West Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education; and she taught school for 33 years. In addition, Wilford said Elisabeth C. Killeen was named model host/sales ambassador at both Plantation Grove and St. Johns Forest communities. Killeen earned her degree in Business Practicum from Queensland Business School; and has 27 years of experience in the industries of hospitality, sales, marketing, advertising and digital communications. “We are pleased to have these energetic professionals with their diverse experience and backgrounds assisting new homebuyers at our ICI models,” said Wilford.

ICI Homes, Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club to host Realtor Appreciation Day, Golf Tournament Sept. 20

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. --- ICI Homes and Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club in Ormond Beach will host Realtor Appreciation Day on Friday, Sept. 20, starting with registration at 10:30 a.m. Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said a complimentary golf scramble is set for shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. Massages, workouts and relaxation by the pool will also be provided at the Plantation Bay clubhouse, Messina said. And there will be a cocktail reception at Club de Bonmont from 4-5 p.m. The event is open to licensed Volusia/Flagler-area Realtors only and RSVP is required. To RSVP and book services at the clubhouse, please call ICI Homes at 386-236-2282 by Monday, Sept. 16.

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects completes design on Ada’s Natural Food Store in Fort Myers

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently completed design of remodeling work on an Ada’s Natural Food store in Fort Myers. The construction is now underway and the 16,000 square foot store will be completed before the end of the year according to Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson Architects.

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Completes design of “Lime Fresh” restaurant in Lake Mary, construction underway

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners, based in Baldwin Park, recently completed the design for a “Lime Fresh” Mexican Grill, a new concept from the Ruby Tuesday chain of restaurants. The new Lime Fresh will be located at Colonial Town Center on SR 46A in Lake Mary off I-4. It will have 2,900 square feet of space and seat approximately 80 inside and 25 on the outside patio, according to Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson.

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Completes Design of the Remodel Work on Publix at the Marketplace at Dr. Phillips

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently completed design work on the Publix supermarket at Marketplace at Dr. Phillips off Sandlake Road in southwest Orlando. Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the facility is 45,000 square feet and work is underway.

Henin Homes has new move-in ready home available at Riviera Bella in DeBary

DEBARY, Fla. --- Henin Homes has completed a new move-in ready home at its community of Riviera Bella in DeBary. Jerome Henin, founder and principal of The Henin Group, said the new ready-to-move-in home — The Saphira — offers three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths in 2,850 square feet of living area and is priced from the low $400s. At the same time, Henin said Henin Homes has two new additional presold homes under construction that will be completed by December. The two sold homes are Sophia 4 design and Anabella design each offering four bedrooms with a loft. Sophia 4 is priced from the mid-$200s and the Anabella from $436,000. The award winning Riviera Bella community overlooks the St. Johns River off Fort Florida Road, west of the 17-92 / Highbanks Rd. intersection in DeBary. Amenities at the community include a clubhouse with pool, fitness centers along with a private boat ramp.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Office Leases totaling 3,404 Square Feet in Maitland and Altamonte Springs

MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated two lease agreements for office space in Maitland and Altamonte Springs that totals 3,404 square feet. Tom R. Kelley II, CCIM, a principal at NAI Realvest and senior broker associate Mary Frances West, CCIM, represented landlord Alliance Lucien Way, Inc. of Warrington Pa. in an expansion lease to Maitland Financial Group LLC, a tenant in 885 square feet at 2200 Lucien Way. Maitland Financial expanded and added an additional 875 square feet, and now occupies 1,760 square feet. Kelley and associate Chris Adams at NAI Realvest represented Longboat Key, Fla.-based Alleve INV, Inc., in a new lease agreement with a Dayton, Ohio-based mechanical construction firm – Adams Robinson Enterprises, Inc. – for 1,644 square feet of office space at 234 N. Westmonte Drive in Altamonte Springs, Each tenant at these locations represented themselves in the negotiations with no additional brokers involved.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Four Leases at South Park Business Center totaling 7,151 Square feet

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated three new leases and one renewal lease totaling 7,151 square feet South Park Business Center, a flex, office and warehouse center at 8600 Commodity Circle in Orlando. Tom R. Kelley II, CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest, brokered all four transactions on behalf of Miami-based South Park, LLC, the landlord of the 58,000 square foot business center built in 2008. The new tenants include Commercial Fitness Products of Sunrise, Fla. which leased Unit 108 with 1,830 square feet; Xprex, LLC, a national shipping company which leased Unit 125 with 1,830 square feet and Florida Mobility Rentals LLC with a new lease of 1,661 square feet in Unit 101. At the same time Sunshine Limousine and Sedan Service renewed its lease of Unit 123 with 1,830 square feet at South Park Business Center.

NAI Realvest negotiates three leases at Monroe CommerCenter Totaling 35,296 square feet of Industrial Space

ORLANDO, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated three lease agreements totaling 35,296 square feet of industrial space – one at Monroe CommerCenter North and two at Monroe CommerCenter South in Sanford. Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, represented landlord Maitland-based COP-Monroe North LLC in a new lease with Marine Fasteners, Inc. for Suite 1066 with 29,056 square feet at 4150 Church St. in Monroe CommerCenter North. Bill Miller of Re/Max Central represented the tenant. Heidrich represented COP-Monroe LLC for a new lease of 4,240 square feet at Suite 1029 in Monroe CommerCenter South, 4265 Church St. The new tenant is Gulf Industries Materials Sales LLC of Covington, La. represented in the negotiations by Trip Rabey of Metro Management Realty. Heidrich represented the same landlord in renewal agreement with Southern Custom Creations, the tenant at 668 Progress Way in Monroe CommerCenter South. There was no additional broker for this renewal lease.

NAI Realvest Negotiates New Lease Agreement for New Dwelling Place Church Relocation on U.S. 192 in Kissimmee

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 5,600 square feet of retail space at 4730 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. (US 192) in Kissimmee. NAI Realvest associate Juan Jimenez and managing partner Paul P. Partyka, negotiated the transaction representing the tenant, The Dwelling Place Church, Inc. The landlord, SpecialTee Golf of Florida Inc. based in Altamonte Springs was represented in the transaction by David Hammett of CRE Advisors. “The Dwelling Place Church outgrew its former facility and the current location was located to fit their expanded congregation,” Jimenez said.

Celebration Golf Club promotes Golf Operations Manager, Golf Shop Supervisor

CELEBRATION, Fla. -- Celebration Golf Club has promoted Alex Wagner to golf operations manager. John Bixler, assistant general manager for Celebration Golf Club, said Wagner will oversee the entire golf operations at Celebration Golf Club including daily play, promotion and marketing, rates, and all golf personnel. “Since he chose golf management as his career path, Alex has shown dedication and a strong work ethic that have led to new roles and responsibilities,” Bixler said. “His commitment to customer service and his ability to react to any situation makes him a perfect candidate for this position,” Bixler said. At the same time, Bixler said Tony Brus has been promoted to golf shop supervisor. “Tony will assist Alex with golf operations, focusing on the golf shop staff and daily shop operations,” Bixler explained. Brus joined Celebration Golf Club in January. “Tony has demonstrated a passion for customer service and his professionalism, efficiency and ability to think outside the box will help us raise our customer service to the next level,” Bixler said.

Lennar to Host Grand Opening Sept. 14 to Showcase New Four-Bedroom Simmitano Model Home at Deerfield Lakes in Spring Hill

Tampa, Fla. --- Lennar will host gala grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 14 to showcase the new Simmitano single-family model home at Deerfield Lakes, located in Spring Hill off Suncoast Parkway and S.R. 52 in Pasco County. Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the two-story Simmitano model offers four bedrooms and four baths in 2,562 square feet of living space priced from $227,990 with a two-car garage. Metheny said the Simmitano, from Lennar’s Estate Home Collection, takes Lennar’s popular open plan design to the next level with a large open family living space that includes a family room, dining room and covered patio, all served by an open island kitchen with more than 18 feet of counter space. A huge bonus room on the upper level is perfect for more private family activities and includes a full bath, Metheny said. Altogether, Lennar offers 20 distinctive floor plans at Deerfield Lakes for homes that range from 1,721 square feet of living space to 4,259 square feet on 55- and 70-foot home sites. Six new homes at Deerfield Lakes are available for immediate move-in, Metheny said. Visit www.Lennar.com/Tampa

Lennar To Host Grand Opening Sept. 14 To Showcase New Model Town Homes at Verandahs Town Estates In Hudson

Hudson, Fla. --- Lennar will host a gala grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 14 to showcase new model town homes at Verandahs Town Estates, located on S.R. 52 two miles west of Suncoast Parkway in Hudson. Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Verandahs Town Estates may rank as Pasco County’s best kept secret. “Three bedroom town homes at Verandahs Town Estates range in size from 1,666 square feet of living space to 1,787 square feet priced from just $148,990,” Metheny said. Each town home at Verandahs Town Estates includes two full baths and a half-bath, Metheny said. Lennar has packed its EcoSmartTM town homes at Verandahs Town Estates with luxury appointments and powerful energy-saving appliances such as GE Energy Star® side-by-side refrigerators. And each town home at Verandahs Town Estates comes with the homebuilder’s “Everything’s Included” pledge: extras such as granite kitchen countertops, wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, crown molding and tile are all included in one Lennar price. Visit www.Lennar.com/Tampa

Centex Unveils New Two to Three Bedroom Town Homes Priced from $134,990 at Magnolia Park in Riverview

Tampa, Fla. --- Centex has opened a new two-bedroom model town home to introduce three new town home designs at Magnolia Park, located off Progress Blvd. and Falkenburg Road west of U.S. 301 in Riverview. Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Centex in the Tampa Bay region, said the Fraser model home offers two full baths and a half bath in 1,549 square feet of living space with a second-floor loft and a one-car garage. Two and three-bedroom town homes priced from $134,990 at Magnolia Park range in size from 1,451 square feet to 1,818 square feet in three separate home designs that all boast two full baths with a half bath for guests. Centex offers single-family homes at Magnolia Park in 11 distinctive floor plans that feature three to seven-bedroom designs for growing families. New one and two-story single-family homes by Centex at Magnolia Park range in size from 1,405 square feet to 3,476 square feet with two-car garages. Convenient to downtown Tampa and MacDill Air Force Base, Magnolia Park features three tropical pools and cabanas along with two children’s playgrounds, a basketball court, private parks and wetland preserves. Magnolia Park offers a low-maintenance lawn care lifestyle and gated access at all entries.

Pulte Homes Starts Construction of New Pearl III Model Home at Copperleaf in Palm City

Palm City, Fla. --- Pulte Homes has started construction of the new four-bedroom, four-bath Pearl III model home at Copperleaf, the luxury community located on Sand Trail, off SW Martin Downs Boulevard in Palm City. Scott Mairn, vice president of sales and marketing for Pulte Homes in south Florida, said the two-story Pearl III model is one of the most luxurious homes Pulte builds priced from $324,015 with 3,024 square feet of living space. Besides formal living and dining rooms, the Pearl III features an enormous family living area that includes an open island kitchen that serves a family room and screened lanai that together total more than 500 square feet of space. “The Pearl III was designed for family living,” Mairn said. “The space is designed to offer something for everyone in the family, with enough area for large family gatherings or neighborhood social occasions,” he said. For more information visit www.pulte.com

Pulte Homes Introduces New Custom “Royal Series” Home Designs at The Quarry in Naples

Naples, Fla. --- Pulte Homes has introduced its new custom “Royal Series” home designs at The Quarry, the luxury lakefront golf community located off Immokalee Road, four miles east of I-75 in Naples. Scott Mairn, vice president of sales and marketing at Pulte Homes in southwest Florida, said the new Royal Series of custom homes includes five distinctive designs that range from the three-bedroom, 3,504 square foot Kensington priced from $669,990 to the magnificent Sterling floor plan with three bedrooms, four baths, den, flex room and game room in 4,378 square feet priced from $739,990. Pulte Homes also builds new two, three and four-bedroom single-family homes at The Quarry priced from the low $200s. Surrounded by 830 acres of nature preserves, The Quarry features its 18-Hole Hurdzan-Fry championship golf course, the Quarry Golf Lodge with formal restaurant and bar, golf pro shop and informal bar and grille, the Quarry Lake Lodge and Beach Club, a resort lagoon pool with private lap pool, four lighted clay tennis courts, two bocce ball courts, and boat docks and cabanas with swimming, boating and fishing.

Only Eight Home Sites Remain for Sale at Bella Terra in Estero

FORT MYERS, Fla. --- Only eight home sites remain for sale at Bella Terra, Lennar’s gated community of Executive Homes located on Messino Court in Estero just south of Corkscrew Road three miles East of I-75. Matt Devereaux, director of sales for Lennar in southwest Florida, said the design of new three, four and five-bedroom Executive Homes at Bella Terra---inspired by the architectural style of northern Italy---has proved a powerful drawing card. “Bella Terra has grown into one of Lennar’s most popular and prestigious communities,” Devereaux said. Five distinctive floor plans are available at Bella Terra, Devereaux added. Lennar’s new Executive series of homes at Bella Terra range in size from 1,677 square feet of living area to 3,231 square feet priced from the $200s. And all of Lennar’s Executive Homes come with the homebuilder’s “Everything’s Included” pledge: extras such as granite kitchen countertops, wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, crown molding and tile are all included in one Lennar Homes price. Bella Terra features a private park and lake pond, a community center and clubhouse with state-of-the-art fitness center, swimming pool, tennis and volleyball courts, a basketball court and children’s playgrounds. Visit www.lennar.com.

Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge Promotes Two

Winter Garden, Fla. --- The Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge in Winter Garden has promoted Heycha Marin to front desk supervisor at the lodge. Tano Malentin, general manager at Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge, said Marin joined Orange County National in May as front desk representative but she exhibited strong customer service and leadership skills over the summer. Marin formerly worked in the software field as a business development manager and has 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry with Marriott and Westin Resorts. Malentin said Orange County National also promoted Amber English to front of the house supervisor at the Orange 83 Pub and Grill. English joined the grill as a server last year and, according to Malentin, has “proven a leader by example” with exceptional customer service skills. Samantha Cranis was also recently hired as the housekeeping supervisor at the Orange County National Lodge.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Markets New Live-Work Residences Starting at $250,000 in Downtown Longwood Historic District

LONGWOOD, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been named exclusive sales and marketing agents for four live-work residences under development in downtown Longwood’s historic district. Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the development site is two blocks from the new SunRail station and two blocks from South Seminole Regional Hospital. “We are seeing a tremendous amount of interest in housing close to SunRail stations along the 31-mile corridor that will be running in 2014. Running a business from home and close to the train station is a huge advantage,” said Soderstrom. The two-story residences with historic architectural design range in size from 2,338 square feet of living space to 3,184 square feet priced from $250,000 to $319,000, and they include professional office space on the ground floor and a two-car garage. Soderstrom said the largest unit offers four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths plus a professional office area, and each resident has separate entrances from the spacious front porch for both residence and office areas. “Ideal users for the live-work residences will be single practitioners, consultants, attorneys, accountants, designers, artists, technology companies and even physicians,” he said. Sally Andy and David Warren with Stirling Sotheby's International Realty's Heathrow Marketing Center are representing the property and are the principal contacts. Construction of the live-work town homes will take approximately six months.

Park Square Homes nearing completion of new model home at Reunion

ORLANDO, Fla. – Park Square Homes is nearing completion of a new model home at Reunion, the luxury gated, golf course community located on Lake Wilson Road off SR 58 and I-4, south of Orlando near Disney. Anthony Rouhana, sales and marketing coordinator for Park Square Homes, said the homebuilder will host a grand opening of the Floridian model home in the fall. The Floridian will offer 3,045 square feet of living area with five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths with a two-car garage, priced in the $450,000 range. Park Square Homes has 50 home sites remaining at Reunion for homes ranging from 3,000 square feet of living area to 3,400 square feet and designed with both rear and front loading garages, Rouhana said. Visit www.parksquarehomes.com

Henin Homes relocates sales office at Riviera Bella in DeBary

DEBARY, Fla. --- Henin Homes has relocated its sales office at Riviera Bella in DeBary from the community clubhouse to 107 Verde Way in Riviera Bella. Jerome Henin, founder and principal of The Henin Group, said the new sales office is now located within the Turino luxury model home at Riviera Bella. The Turino model home at Riviera Bella offers 3,577 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths priced from $349,900. Its home site offers an excellent water view, Henin said. The Riviera Bella sales office is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. The community overlooks the St. Johns River off Fort Florida Road, west of the 17-92 and Highbanks Rd. intersection in DeBary.

Hendricks-Berkadia Negotiates Sale of Mountain Lodge Apartments in Vestavia Hills, Ala. for $14,225,000

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Hendricks-Berkadia, one of the nation’s largest and most active multifamily investment banking and research companies, recently negotiated the sale of Mountain Lodge Apartments, a 320-unit apartment community located in Vestavia Hills, Ala. for $14.225 million. David Oakley, senior vice president of Hendricks-Berkadia Alabama office negotiated the sale representing the seller, Brookstone, LLC, Mountain Lodge Company, LLC, and Pawnee, LLC, Alabama limited liability companies, based in Birmingham. Mountain Lodge, built in 1973, has a total of 239,400 square feet of rentable living space with one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. The buyer was TEG Mountain Lodge, LLC, based Rockland County, New York.

Isabella’s Bella Cucina in Orlando Hires Special Events Director

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Isabella’s Bella Cucina, the Orlando based corporate and social events caterer that provides entertaining cooking demonstrations for team-building, self-sufficiency with a new cooking show to air this fall, has named Rhonda Herborn director of special events. Chef Isabella, founder of Isabella’s Bella Cucina in Orlando – with clients throughout Florida, and in New York, Chicago and San Francisco – said Herborn is a Florida native who has 17 years of combined experience in education, communications, organic marketing and sales. She formerly was an assistant teacher working with special needs students in both the N.J. and Orange County, Fla. School Systems, and earned top sales ranking as an independent Mary Kay consultant. Herborn is first vice president and programs chair for Orlando Republican Women’s Network (ORWN) where she has previously chaired other committees and was editor of the organization’s newsletter. In her new role as special events director for Isabella’s Bella Cucina, Herborn will focus on expansion of the company’s private and corporate clientele base. Isabella’s Bella Cucina stages entertaining cooking demonstrations to teach corporate groups the joys of cooking and eating well and bringing communities and America back to health at the table. Chef Isabella has performed before corporate boards and conventions with as many as 3,000 people. “I’m so pleased to be on board with Isabella’s Bella Cucina, and to be part of a team that strives beyond measure to turn a unique blend of healthy home cooking, passion and philosophy into memorable experiences that benefit everyone,” Herborn said. Isabella’s Bella Cucina is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program.

Outside Magazine Names First Green Bank as One of America’s Best Places to Work in 2013

Mount Dora, Fla. -- First Green Bank was recently named among the top 100 Best Places to Work by Outside Magazine on its sixth annual list of selected top performing small, medium and large companies. The full list is published at OutsideOnline.com/bestplacestowork. Outside’s “Best Places to Work” project celebrates the innovative companies setting a new standard for a healthy work-life balance. The list was compiled with the help of the Outdoor Industry Association and Best Companies Group. The year-long selection process began with an outreach effort that identified a wide range of non-profit and for-profit organizations with at least 15 employees working in an office in the United States. Participating companies were sent confidential employee-satisfaction surveys and employer-questionnaires to collect information about benefits, compensation, policies, job satisfaction, environmental initiatives, and community outreach programs. The experts at Best Companies Group analyzed the results and selected the companies that best enable employees to pursue active lifestyles while also supporting their social and environmental contributions. This year’s “Best Places To Work” list highlights not only the Top 100 companies, but also spotlights those on the list that offer the best perks, including “fitness-friendly” companies, those with the “best benefits”, and the “best social/environmentally responsible” organizations. The list also pinpoints the companies based on location, highlighting the “Best Places to Work” in the West, the Mountains, the Midwest and South, and the Northeast. “We set goals and we work hard to see them through. We are very proud of the recognition we have received from our employees and to be among those companies with the best work environments,” said Ken LaRoe, chairman of First Green Bank. “We’re thrilled to celebrate all 100 of these forward-thinking companies,” says Michael Roberts, Senior Executive Editor of Outside. “They believe success depends on helping their employees live more active and fulfilling lives. The kinds of benefits they’re providing—free fitness classes, flexible hours, subsidized healthy meals, lots of time out of the office—result in a more productive and engaged staff.”

Osceola Woman Newspaper to Host 2nd Annual Head2Toe Beauty, Health and Home Show Sept. 7 at Osceola Heritage Park

Kissimmee, Fla. — The Osceola Woman Newspaper will host the 2nd Annual Head2Toe Beauty, Health & Home Show, is being held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 at Osceola Heritage Park 1875 Silver Spur Lane in Kissimmee. Kena Blain, publisher of Osceola Woman Newspaper, said WFTV-Channel 9 news anchor Vanessa Echols will appear at the event with friends from Compassionate Hands and Hearts Breast Cancer Outreach. “The Head2Toe Beauty, Health & Home Show is an exciting event that offers Osceola County women of all ages the opportunity to enjoy a special ladies’ day out,” Blain explained. Blain said the Head2Toe Beauty, Health & Home Show is an interactive event, with stations offering pilates, massage therapy, aestheticians, hairstylists, teeth-whitening and customized makeup. Wells Fargo, Osceola Extension Services and Community Vision will host OWN Your Health & Financial Wellness workshops at the event starting at 8:30 a.m., Blain said. Also on tap: cooking demonstrations by Osceola Regional Medical Center and a women’s and children’s health discussion panel by Osceola Regional doctors. For more information visit www.osceolawoman.com/. Osceola Woman’s Newspaper is a client of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program in St. Cloud.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Renewal Lease to Pediatrics firm at Primera Court II in Lake Mary

ORLANDO, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated a lease renewal for 3,882 square feet of Class A medical office space at Primera Court II, 735 Primera Blvd. in Lake Mary. NAI Realvest Senior Broker Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM negotiated the transaction representing the landlord RREF Interchange-FL, Primera I, LLC, based in Daytona Beach. The tenant Medical Partners of Central Florida P.A., d/b/a Central Florida Pediatrics represented themselves in the lease agreement to renew their lease of suites 130, 135 and 140 at Primera Court II.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Lease Expansions and Renewals totaling more than 22,700 square feet at Oviedo Commerce Center

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated three lease agreements for expansions and renewals totaling 22,705 square feet of industrial space in the Oviedo Commerce Center at 2460 and 2464 West S.R. 426 in Oviedo. George Viele, associate at NAI Realest, brokered the transactions representing the landlord, Oviedo Commerce Center, LLC based in Altamonte Springs. Bill Ault Systems, Inc. renewed its original space and expanded into another space for a total of 10,366 square feet leased. Damage Control, Inc. renewed its original space and expanded into additional space that brings that tenant’s total leased space to 9,480 square feet. Going Green Services, Inc. renewed its lease of 2,859 square feet at Oviedo Commerce Center.

WIDB Connect launches SMARTform – a New Cloud Based Software Solution that Streamlines Order Taking and Processing For Sales Companies

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Orlando-based WIDB Connect has launched a new cloud based software, called SMARTform, that revolutionizes the way sales companies take and process orders. Matanel Hazan, founder and chief executive officer of WIDB Connect, said SMARTform is an innovative, custom, feature-full order taking and processing solution that substantially improves the efficiency of sales companies’ day to day operations. “SMARTform is a cloud-based, feature-full order taking and processing system that is a lot quicker, more organized, more accurate and more efficient than anything available today,” Hazan explained. Hazan said more than three million U.S. businesses rely on some form of order-taking and processing. “All of them are potential SMARTform customers,” Hazan said. Hazan said SMARTform was engineered around the users’ needs and has become the most user-friendly and intuitive order taking and processing solution on the market. “SMARTform includes auto fill features for: item information, customer billing and shipping information, and sales representatives; it includes searchable product catalogues, and complete compatibility across all devices,” Hazan said. The result is order forms that are professional and accurate, and therefore less likely to generate costly errors. “With SMARTform, a company will get increased productivity, lower management expenses, and put an end to paper forms, paper catalogues, scanners and fax machines required to process orders,” Hazan said. SMARTform allows users to easily download an order as a spreadsheet which allows users to easily update their financial records using common accounting software like QuickBooks. “This is a one-stop software solution for the entire ordering process for both small enterprises and huge distributors, wholesalers, and manufacturers of apparel, jewelry, entertainment, electronics, and restaurant supplies.” Hazan said. WIDB Connect is a client-member of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located in the Central Florida Research Park in east Orange County.

Sotheby’s International Realty Brand Introduces Luxury Website for Historic Market Segment

ORLANDO, Fla. – Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty in Orlando recently announced the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand’s launch of a branded website for the historic specialty market. The specialized website, which can be found at HistoricpropertySIR.com, matches the look and feel of the Sotheby’s International Realty® website, sothebysrealty.com, and provides detailed Historic lifestyle and listing information and resources. The website enables buyers and sellers to search for the finest properties in this popular segment and the sales professionals who represent them. It covers a full spectrum of lifestyle types and properties including: landmarks, properties of design and historic significance and properties that are on the National Registry. The Historic specialty market website launched with more than $1.6 billion of historic property listings worldwide. The website joins the brand’s previously launched Farm & Ranch, Waterfront, Ski and Golf specialty market websites. All of the brand’s specialty market websites highlight notable sales and feature geographic area-focused sections and advanced search capabilities. “Time-honored properties offer living legacies for those that own them,” said Wendy Purvey, chief marketing officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “We created the Historic specialty market website to celebrate these homes. From centuries-old European castles to pre-Revolutionary War plantations to National Registry landmarks, we are proud to represent some of the finest historical properties in the world: those that carry the soul and unique attributes of those who have called them home. These special properties require skill to effectively market, and our network of professionals has access to our innovative marketing tools and global connections, helping bring new life into these special homes.” “This in-depth focus into the Historic specialty market will help consumers looking to own a piece of the past as they create their own memories,” said Roger Soderstrom, owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty. “Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty clients with homes that cater to this lifestyle will enjoy an added avenue of exposure. No other real estate company can bring together this level of comprehensive detail on historic properties worldwide,” Soderstrom added. Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’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. Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has central Florida marketing centers located at Dr. Phillips, Heathrow and the Spruce Creek Fly-in. The Sotheby’s International Realty® network currently has more than 13,000 sales associates located in approximately 670 offices in 49 countries and territories worldwide. Each office is independently owned and operated.

Ride Green Scooters in Winter Park adds Retro VESPA clone to its product lineup

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Ride Green Scooters on West Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park has announced the addition of Puma Valentine scooters to its lineup of gas-saving motor scooters. Ron Schwartz, a principal with Ride Green Scooters says that the Puma Valentine scooter is reminiscent of the Vespas of the mid 1960s with retro styling, white side-wall tires and chrome-like rails on its front, sides and rear. LED lighting brings it into the 21st century. “This is great news for scooter buyers who appreciate the retro styling but financially can’t afford the real thing,” Schwartz said. Ordered with a 50cc or 150cc GY6 engine, the Puma Valentine can run at 35+ mph or 54+ mph and get you where you need to go in high style.

King’s Ridge Golf Club Father-Son Team wins 2013 FSGA Parent-Child Championship at Walt Disney World Golf’s Oak Trail

CLERMONT, Fla. -- King’s Ridge Golf Club regulars Kirk and Kylan Johnson of Clermont won their Age 6-7 Division at the 20th Annual FSGA Parent-Child Golf Tournament held recently on the Oak Trail at Walt Disney World Golf in Orlando. Six-year old Kylan Johnson began golf lessons earlier this year with King’s Ridge Head Golf Professional Lee Williamson. “Kylan has a lot of ability and enjoys playing very much,” Williamson said. “Mostly we worked on controlling frustration and setting up properly, then letting him just play,” he said. The strategy worked. “Kylan felt no pressure at all, he played the best in his life,” Kirk Johnson explained. “My game was off but Kylan carried me,” he said. Johnson thanked Williamson and the staff at King’s Ridge for all of their support this year. “Kylan and I have invested many hours pounding balls at the Kings Ridge practice facilities and all the hard work and support of Lee and his staff has finally paid off,” he said.

72 Golfers make the rounds at The Golden Bear Club at Keene's Pointe in Windermere in Fairways for Warriors Golf Tournament

WINDERMERE, Fla. --- Seventy-two golfers participated in the Fairways for Warriors golf tournament to benefit Wounded Warriors at the Golden Bear Club at Keene's Pointe in Windermere. Matthew Allen, general manager and director of golf at the Golden Bear Club, said the tournament field included more than a dozen wounded military veterans for whom the Fairways for Warriors program provides golf lessons, equipment and course play to help ease the transition to civilian life. Many of the participating wounded warriors also spoke at the awards luncheon which followed the tournament, Allen said. Fairways for Warriors president Tom Underdown introduced speakers including Col. Danny McKnight, survivor of Black Hawk Down. Allen said golfers at the recent Summer Stableford Tournament hosted by the Golden Bear Club Men’s Golf Association donated hundreds of used clubs, balls, golf bags and other golf related equipment for the program. Stableford is a century-old alternative method of scoring in golf.

Third Time’s A Charm for Stonegate Golf Club, AAM and AV Homes Co-Worker Golf Tournament

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Co-workers at Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita, AV Homes and Associated Asset Management (AAM) LLC, held their first Co-Workers Golf Tournament recently on the Stonegate Golf Club course at Solivita in Poinciana. Christopher Russell, director of golf at Solivita, said 12 co-workers from the three companies participated in the tournament after two earlier tries were rained out. Russell said the Co-Workers Golf Tournament marked the start of the 2013 summer season for the Solivita Co-Worker Golf League. The team of Glen Shepard, of AAM and Steve Storey and Linda Wackovia of AV Homes won first place in the tournament with a one-over-par 37. Chris Russell, Claude Eastwood, Kurt Frizzell and Victor Varela of the Stonegate Golf Club professional staff host a complimentary clinic before tournament play to help new golfers master the basics, Russell said. News of the tournament made the rounds at Solivita. “We expect more than 30 golfers at the next Solivita Co-Worker League Tournament,” Russell said. The second of five co-worker tourneys this summer is scheduled for Friday Aug. 9 beginning at 4:15 p.m. --- if it doesn’t rain.

ICI Homes hires Alisha Mobley Production Department Assistant

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- ICI Homes, which ranks as one of Florida’s premier developers of luxury and country club communities, recently hired Alisha Mobley as Production Department Assistant. ICI Homes Vice President of Sales & Marketing Rosemary Messina said Mobley has more than 10 years of experience in the home building industry, and most recently served as Production Administrator at Centex Homes.

ICI Homes hires Arnie Brazis Warranty Technician and Assistant Builder at Waters Edge

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- ICI Homes, which ranks as one of Florida’s premier developers of luxury and country club communities, has hired Arnie Brazis Assistant Builder and Warranty Technician at Waters Edge, a family-friendly neighborhood ICI Homes has developed off Airport Road in Port Orange. ICI Homes Vice President of Sales and Marketing Rosemary Messina said Brazis earned an Associates Degree in Applied Sciences and Civil Engineering Technology from Michigan Technological University, and has more than 25 years of experience.

Avalon Park Group appoints Mara Hunt Assistant Vice President, Property Manager

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Avalon Park Group, developers of Avalon Park in east Orlando and Avalon Park West in Pasco County, has appointed Mara Hunt assistant vice president and property manager. Stephanie Hodson, vice president of marketing at Avalon Park Group, said Hunt earned her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Florida and has more than 10 years of experience real estate industry. Formerly, as a principal with Dykes Everett & Company, Inc., Hunt managed a commercial real estate portfolio valued at more than $100 million. She is an active member of the Orlando chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) and a licensed Florida real estate salesperson.

Villages of Royal Palm has eight homes under construction

PORT ORANGE, Fla. — Villages of Royal Palm, the upscale community on Coconut Palm Circle in Port Orange, now has eight homes under construction. Jamie Allen Adley, president of Villages of Royal Palm, which ranks as one of the Southeast’s best retirement communities, said one of the homes will be ready in August and the rest before the end of the year. The homes under construction will range from 1,500 square feet of living area to 2,400 square feet and will be priced from $200,000 to $3,200,000 Schwartz said.

Winston James Development lands Water Proofing tenant at Beville Road Business Park in S. Daytona

SOUTH DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Winston James Development has leased 1,050 square feet of office and warehouse space to Moisture Intrusion Solutions, Inc., at Beville Road Business Park in Daytona Beach. Winston Schwartz, president of Winston James Development said Moisture Intrusion Solutions is a water proofing operation that focuses on moisture protection for commercial and residential properties.

Office Manager for Local Law Firm Attains HR Certification

PORT ORANGE – John Robinson, office manager for the Port Orange-based law firm of Rue, Ziffra & Caldwell, recently become certified as a Professional in Human Resources. Robinson, who has worked for the personal-injury firm for seven years, began studying for the nationally-recognized certification earlier this year. Successful completion of the test – which is administered by the Human Resource Certification Institute – signifies that Robinson has higher than average theoretical knowledge and practical experience in human resource management. “John worked very hard to realize his goal,” according to Allan L. Ziffra, president of the long-time firm. “We are very proud to have an employee with his background and credentials on our staff.” Prior to joining Rue, Ziffra & Caldwell, Robinson was a Florida-licensed claims adjuster, having spent 10 years working for insurance companies. As a result, he has significant experience evaluating and negotiating cases. As office manager he provides support to attorneys and staff, while managing all accounting operations of the company, including payables, receivables, payroll and financial statements, as well as all human resource needs.

Volusia Personal-Injury Attorney Accepted into Million Dollar Forum

PORT ORANGE – Luis R. Gracia, a partner in the personal-injury firm of Rue, Ziffra & Caldwell, has been accepted into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the nation’s most prestigious groups of trial lawyers. Membership in the forum is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. There are more than 4,000 members – or less than one percent of U.S. lawyers – throughout the United States. Established in 1993, the forum includes many of the top trial lawyers in the country, including those who have achieved numerous million, multi-million and billion dollar verdicts and settlements. Gracia, who joined Rue, Ziffra & Caldwell in 1998, leads the social security department and hosts its free annual social security seminar. In addition to social security, he also handles worker’s compensation, as well as personal injury and wrongful death cases. A graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law from Texas Southern University, Gracia is a member of the American Bar Association, the Florida Justice Association, American Association for Justice, the Florida Bar, the Volusia County Bar Association and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives. About Rue, Ziffra & Caldwell: Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange, DeLand and Palm Coast. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.

Hendricks-Berkadia negotiates sale of 289-unit Addison Landing Apartments in Jacksonville for $19,185,000

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Hendricks-Berkadia Real Estate Advisors, which ranks as one of the leading multi-family investment banking and research companies in the nation, recently negotiated a $19,185,000 sale price for the Addison Landing Apartments located at 9455 103rd St. in Jacksonville. Cole Whitaker, partner who heads the Southeast Division of Hendricks-Berkadia, negotiated the transaction with associate partner Hal Warren and vice president Jason Stanton representing the seller, Jacksonville Zone, LLC. WRH Income Properties, Inc. of St. Petersburg, Fla. acquired the 289-unit apartment property consisting of 20 two and three-story buildings built in 2006 with one to four bedroom apartment homes. Amenities include controlled access entry, swimming pool, fitness center, business center and 24-hour maintenance.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Three New Industrial Leases Totaling 14,500 square feet in the Airport area and South Division Street

MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated new industrial leases totaling 14,500 square feet at Airport Industrial Center, Goldenrod CommerCenter and on Division Street South of downtown Orlando. Michael Heidrich, a principal in the firm, brokered all three transactions representing the landlords. Convenience ATM’s Inc. and American Eagle Concrete Sawing & Drilling Inc. leased 7,000 square feet at 1705 S. Division St. just south of downtown Orlando. The new tenant was represented by John Zadjura of Keller Williams Realty of Jupiter. The landlord is Richard B. Rogers, Jr. and Allison S. Rogers of Belle Isle, Fla. At Goldenrod CommerCenter, 1460 N. Goldenrod Rd. Heidrich represented landlord COP-Goldenrod LLC of Maitland in the lease of 6,000 square feet to PTS Fitness Studio who was represented by Liciria Santos of Re/Max Avalon Park. At Airport Industrial Center, Heidrich negotiated a lease agreement on behalf of the Boston-based landlord BIEL REO, LLC with Starker Baum Business Corporation, a local firm who leased Unit G with 1,500 square feet at 7480 Narcoossee Rd.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Sale of 17 Acres of Residential Development land in New Smyrna Beach

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- NAI Realvest, based in Maitland, recently negotiated the sale of 17 acres of residential development land located on the south side of Turnbull Bay in New Smyrna Beach. Chris Butera, investment associate at NAI Realvest, brokered the transaction representing the seller, CharterBank of Carrollton, Ga. The buyer, IPM Real Estate based in Lakewood N.J. paid $130,000 for the vacant land which is a project called The Golf Village at Turnbull Bay planned for 87 single-family homesites.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Lease Renewal with The Nemours Foundation for 28,866 square feet at La Vina Marketplace in Southeast Orlando

MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated a lease renewal agreement with The Nemours Foundation for 26,866 square feet of office space it occupies at La Vina Marketplace, 9145 and 9161 Narcoossee Rd. in southeast Orlando. Senior Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM negotiated the transaction representing the local landlord Ripley’s International LLC. Mickey Hage of Mickey Hage, Inc. participated in the negotiations representing the Jacksonville-based tenant, The Nemours Foundation.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Two Office Leases totaling 2,760 square feet at University Court in East Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated two office lease agreement at University Court located at 3361 Rouse Rd. off University Blvd. in east Orlando. Senior Broker Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM negotiated the transactions representing the landlord, RREF Interchange-FL, Rouse, LLC of Daytona Beach. Myler Disability, a Social Security disability law firm headquartered in Lehi, Utah, is a new tenant who leased Suite 120 with 1,380 square feet in University Court. Mevesi, Inc. a business intelligence service provider for pharmacies renewed its lease of 1,380 square feet in suite 175 at University Court.

NAI Realvest Negotiates New Retail Lease at Jourdan Crossing for Oviedo Spinal Dynamics

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new retail lease agreement for 1,370 square feet in the Jourdan Crossing retail center at 310 West Mitchell Hammock Rd. in Oviedo. George Viele, vice president at NAI Realvest, brokered the transaction representing the landlord, Jourdan Crossing, LLC. Tenant Oviedo Spinal Dynamics LLC, a medical group specializing in treatment of the spine, skeletal, muscle and nervous system, is opening in early August at Jourdan Crossing.

Lennar names Nicole Serafin new home sales consultant

TAMPA, Fla. – Lennar’s Central Florida Division has appointed veteran real estate executive Nicole Serafin new homes sales consultant in the East Hillsborough County region. Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida division, said Serafin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Berkeley College in New York. Her expertise is in real estate administration and a high volume of real estate closings. She was formerly an associate for Hallmark Homes in New York and for Blackstone Group Invitation Homes in Florida. Metheny said Serafin has a “solid” background in contracts and title research.

Only Seven Estate Homes Remain for Sale at Heritage Bay Golf and Country Club in Naples

NAPLES, Fla. --- Only seven Estate Home sites remain for sale at Heritage Bay Golf and Country Club, located on Immokalee Road five miles east of I-75 in Naples. Matt Devereaux, director of sales and marketing for Lennar’s Southwest Florida Division, said sales of Estate Homes at Heritage Bay are going fast. Lennar has two ready-to-move-in Estate Homes available – the Doral, a single story luxury home on Biscayne Bay Lane, with four bedrooms and three baths in 2,553 square feet of living space priced from $581,120 with a three-car garage and the Sawgrass, offering five bedrooms and three baths with a three car garage priced from $614,320, Devereaux emphasized that all Lennar homes at Heritage Bay Golf and Country Club 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. Membership at the Heritage Bay Golf Club with a 27-hole championship course designed by Gordie Lewis is included with the purchase of every new home. Heritage Bay amenities also include seven lighted Har-Tru tennis courts with stadium seating for tournaments, a 42,000 square foot two-story clubhouse with state-of-the-art fitness center and resort style swimming pool.

DiVosta Homes nearing completion of state-of-the-art community Amenity Center at Windsor Park at Abacoa in Jupiter

Jupiter, Fla. --- DiVosta Homes is close to completion of a new 8,300 square foot community amenity center at Windsor Park at Abacoa, located on Indian Creek Parkway between I-95 and Military Trail in Jupiter. Scott Mairn, vice president of sales and marketing for DiVosta’s South Florida Division, said construction of the amenity center began in February. The facility, which will open later this fall, includes a resort-style swimming pool, huge community room, state-of-the-art fitness center, catering kitchen, events lawn, fire pit and barbecue grill with outdoor seating. Five professionally decorated model homes, including two townhomes and three one and two story single family homes are open to visitors daily, Mairn said. DiVosta Homes builds luxury town homes and three, four and five-bedroom luxury single-family homes at Windsor Park at Abacoa in 16 distinctive designs that range in size from 1,499 square feet to over 3,768 square feet priced from under $200,000 to more than $600,000.

NAI Realvest negotiates $1,002,000 sale price for office/warehouse building, and new lease next door

MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated the sale of a 14,500 square foot office warehouse building on one-acre at 521 South Econ Circle in Oviedo. Paul P. Partyka, managing partner at NAI Realvest represented M&O LP the local seller. The buyer, Brac Racing, a racing parts distributor expanding into larger facilities from a former Longwood location, paid $1,002,000 for the property and was represented in the transaction by Chuck McNulty of McNulty Group At the same time Partyka represented landlord M&O LP in a lease agreement with Meridian Investment Group Inc. for 6,351 square feet of office/warehouse space at 531 South Econ Circle. The tenant was represented by Roger Owen of Roger Owen Realty.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Two New Office Leases in East Orlando, One boosting occupancy to 100 Percent

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated two new leases totaling over 3,500 square feet of office space in East Orlando and one mixed-use campus is now fully leased. Senior Broker-Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM negotiated a lease agreement representing the landlord, Jeden LLC of Maitland for 2,215 square feet in University Center at the Quadrangle, 11825 High Tech Ave. Suite 125. The new local tenant Acudyn was represented in the transaction by Paul Kelly and Andre Savitski of Coughlin Commercial. West represented the landlord Ripley’s International LLC in a lease agreement for 1,306 square feet at La Vina Marketplace, 9161 Narcoossee Rd. The lease of Suite B-201 to First American Title Company of Santa Ana, Calif. boosts the occupancy at La Vina to 100 percent. First American was represented by Richard Solik of Cushman & Wakefield of Florida, Inc.