NAI Realvest negotiates new Lease Agreement for 13,360 Square Feet of Industrial Space in Oviedo

MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 13,360 square feet in the industrial facility located at 521 S. Econ Circle in Oviedo. Paul P. Partyka, managing partner at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the landlord Oviedo-based M&O LP. The new tenant, BC Racing North America, Inc. based in Casselberry is expanding and moving from a smaller building in Longwood. Chuck McNulty of McNulty Group represented BC Racing, a manufacturer and supplier of springs, shock absorbers and struts for motor vehicles.

M/I Homes Names Derek K. Henry Land Development Manager in the Orlando Region

ORLANDO, Fla. – M/I Homes, a major home builder in the Orlando region, has named Derek K. Henry land development manager. David Byrnes, president of M/I Homes in Florida, said Henry has more than 20 years of experience in land development. Henry has held executive positions with Centex Homes in the Tampa area, KAM Services in Groveland, Kearney Development in Tampa and other companies that focus on land development, Byrnes said.

Ryland Homes to Showcase New Tuscany Community in Waxhaw with Catered Lunch & Dessert Bar, Carriage Rides, Kids’ Bounce House

CHARLOTTE, N.C. --- Ryland Homes will showcase two recently completed model homes on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Tuscany, a community of new single-family luxury homes located in Waxhaw in Union County 20 miles south of Charlotte. Krista Long, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in Charlotte, said admission to the grand opening at Tuscany is free and the public is invited. Long said WKQC-FM Radio will broadcast live from the event that will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and feature lunch catered by Dean and Deluca, a dessert bar, carriage rides throughout Tuscany, tours of both professionally-decorated model homes, a bounce house for the kids and prizes for everyone who attends. “We think home buyers will fall in love with the oversized home sites at Tuscany and Ryland’s Signature and Discovery Collections of luxury homes,” Long said. At Ryland’s Tuscany grand opening visitors will get an inside look at the new five-bedroom Marlette model home, which offers four baths in 3,487 square feet of living space with a breakfast nook and a gourmet kitchen that opens onto a huge family room, a formal living room, formal dining room and master suite downstairs, an upstairs game room and two-car side load garage. The Marlette model is available in five distinctive elevations with an optional sunroom or screened porch, Long said. The Tryon model at Tuscany offers four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 3,050 square feet of living area with a three-car garage. Ryland Homes plans to build 69 luxury homes at Tuscany, which is less than three miles from Village Commons and the Shops at Wesley Chapel. Amenities at Tuscany include a community clubhouse, swimming pool, kiddy pool, outdoor recreation area and walking trails. New three, four, five and six bedroom homes at Tuscany range in size from 2,300 square feet of living space to more than 3,600 square feet with two, three, four and five baths. New homes at Tuscany are priced from the mid-$200s.

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Helping the Handicap

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently completed the design of three residential handicap ramps for the Center for Independent Living of Central Florida (CIL). Employees at Cuhaci & Peterson plan to follow up on their design efforts by attending the build for one of the ramps on Feb. 23. Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC said this is the fourth time the firm has donated design work to the Center for Independent Living.

Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge Hosts More Than 8,000 Participants at Annual PGA Merchandise Show Demo Day

Winter Garden, Fla. --- Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge in Winter Garden hosted more than 8,000 visitors during its annual PGA Merchandise Show Demo Day last weekend. Tano Malentin, general manager at Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge, said this year’s Demo Day crowd was bigger than ever, and so were the celebrities on hand for the event, including Ken Griffey Jr., Nick Faldo, Michael Breed, Hank Haney, Lexi Thompson, Jesper Parnevik, and Alonzo Mourning, to name a few. “Demo Day is a chance for PGA Professionals, Tour Pros, golf club manufacturers, golf instructors and golf industry professionals from around the world to touch and test the very latest golfing and golf course equipment, accessories and technology on the golf course. It’s different from a showroom or a trade show in that the grass is green and the course is one of the best in the U.S.,” Malentin said. Vendors offered an enormous array of equipment and accessories. The PGA Merchandise Show Demo Day is Orange County National’s biggest annual event. The same holds true for many of the golfing professionals and enthusiasts who attend. “Most of these people make their living in the golf industry, so the PGA Merchandise Show Demo Day becomes a multi-million dollar marketplace of ideas and technologies,” said Michael J. Neumann, retail and marketing manager for Orange County National.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Appoints Lori Humbarger Sales Associate at the firm’s Heathrow/Lake Mary World Marketing Center

Lake Mary, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed veteran Realtor Lori Humbarger an International Luxury Home Specialist in the firm’s Heathrow/Lake Mary World Marketing Center off Lake Mary Blvd. Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Humbarger launched her real estate career 29 years ago in northern Virginia. Humbarger graduated from the Real Estate Institute in 1989 and earned her Florida Real Estate Broker License in 2001. The daughter of a U.S. Air Force officer, Humbarger lived in Madrid for 14 years. She speaks Spanish fluently and frequently serves as interpreter. Humbarger is a member of the Orlando Association of Realtors, Florida Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors. “Lori’s strong background in real estate and world travel will be a great asset to our team, especially with international buyers and sellers,” Soderstrom said.

Mark your calendar for March 2, when Park Square Homes will showcase its new town home community in Ocoee

ORLANDO, Fla. – Park Square Homes, one of the most active builders in Central Florida, will host a grand opening for its newest town home community at Prairie Lake Reserve, located off A. D. Mims Road and Clarke Road in Ocoee. Anthony Rouhana, marketing coordinator at Park Square Homes said the event will kick off at 11 a.m. and run to 3 p.m., with special refreshments and entertainment as well as tours of their new 1,800 square foot three-bedroom model town home. Town homes at Prairie Lake Reserve will range from 1,600 square feet of living space to 1,800 square feet with prices starting from the $130s, Rouhana explained. A three bedroom model will be on display for participants to see the exceptional styling and layout of the model which comes with two-and-one-half baths and a two car garage. A gated community, Prairie Lake Reserve features a community swimming pool, clubhouse and children’s playground. Visit www.parksquarehomes.com

NAI Realvest negotiates new expansion lease of 17,688 square feet at Semoran CommerCenter for Magellan Behavioral Health

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 17,688 square feet of office/warehouse space in Suites 7 through 9 in Building A of Semoran CommerCenter, 6870 Shadowridge Drive in southeast Orlando. Robert Blackwell SIOR, principal at the firm, brokered the transaction representing the landlord, Semoran Commerce Center LLC based in Timonium, Md. The tenant, Magellan Behavioral Health Inc. already occupied Suites 10 and 11 in Building A at the industrial center. With its expansion, the Avon, Connecticut based firm now occupies a total of 27,867 square feet at Semoran CommerCenter. The tenant was represented by Jamie Barati of Colliers International and Jamie Smith of Cassidy Turley in Baltimore, Maryland. Semoran CommerCenter is being developed by Semoran CommerCenter LLC a joint venture between Bavar Properties Group and Realvest Development with 190,000 square feet of flex-warehouse space on an 18-acre site off SR 436 near Orlando International Airport.

Celebration Golf Management Appoints Vernon Hogan Executive Chef at RedTail Golf Club in Sorrento

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Celebration Golf Management, which operates nine Central Florida golf clubs and two more in South Carolina and Tennessee, recently appointed Vernon Hogan Executive Chef at RedTail Golf Club, located on S.R. 44 in Sorrento. Gene Garrote, president of Celebration Golf Management, said Hogan joined Celebration Golf Management at Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe in Windermere. Hogan’s career includes positions at Alaqua Country Club in Longwood, Errol Estate Golf & Country Club and Highland Manor in Apopka, where he served as executive sous chef.

Dave Brewer, Inc. has four multi million dollar homes underway in Lake and Seminole Counties, three more in permitting

SANFORD, Fla. --- Dave Brewer, Inc. one of Central Florida’s most active builders of luxury custom homes valued at $1 million or more, recently started construction of four new multi-million dollar luxury homes in Mount Dora, Heathrow Woods and on Lake Harris in Lake County. Matt Trask, vice president of Dave Brewer, Inc., said the four luxury homes will total more than 20,000 square feet of living space and valued at over $13 million total. Trask said Dave Brewer, Inc. is currently permitting three more luxury home construction projects at Alaqua Lakes in Seminole County and in Volusia County’s Spruce Creek Fly-In that will total more than 13,000 square feet. “The luxury custom home market has weathered the recession and we’re seeing big signs it is coming back with pent up demand,” Trask said. “Luxury home buyers who put off their decision as the economy recovered are now making plans to start on their dream home and we foresee steady growth throughout the coming year, Trask said.

Henin Homes Promotes Dave Creel to Service, Warranty Director

DeBary, Fla. --- Henin Homes, a division of the Henin Group of Winter Park, has promoted Dave Creel to service and warranty director at Henin Homes. Matt Boltz, vice president of Henin Homes, Inc. based in DeBary at the luxury community of Riviera Bella, said Creek has more than 20 years of experience in construction and has been with Henin Homes for three years.

Del Webb Ponte Vedra Now Offering New Options on 16 Floor Plan Designs, Priced From the $180s

PONTE VEDRA, Fla. – Del Webb Ponte Vedra recently unveiled 16 new floor plan designs with many new innovative options to offer at the active adult community located at 124 Del Webb Parkway in Ponte Vedra. Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Del Webb in North Florida, said the one and two-story floor plans range from 1,157 square feet of living area to 2,885 square feet, priced from the $180s to the low $300s. New optional features include an Environments For Living (EFL) energy package, new bathroom configurations, tray ceilings, kitchen islands, golf cart garage; pull-down stairs to attic storage; sunrooms and lanais and eight-foot interior doors. Strickler said Del Webb’s professional design consultant will be on hand to help guide new homebuyers through the process of selecting a floor plan, design options and décor. Del Webb Ponte Vedra, with its striking 37,800 square foot Anastasia Clubhouse, Central Park Resident Garden, six miles of nature trails, tennis, pickle ball and bocce ball courts, and indoor and outdoor swimming pools, offers luxury single family homes priced from the $180s.

Lennar Unveils stylish new Coach Homes in newest phase of Sonoma at Fiddler’s Creek in Naples

NAPLES, Fla. – Lennar Homes has started selling its stylish new Coach Homes in Sonoma at Fiddler’s Creek, the award-winning, private master-planned residential community located just off SR 41 south of Collier Boulevard between Naples and Marco Island in Naples. Matt Devereaux, vice president of sales at Lennar Homes in the Southwest Florida region, said the three-bedroom, two-bath Coach Homes in the new phase at Fiddler’s Creek range in size from 1,883 square feet of living space to 2,099 square feet. Lennar’s Coach Home collection is priced from the high $200s to the low $300s. All of Lennar’s Coach Homes in Sonoma at Fiddler’s Creek 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 home price. Fiddler’s Creek features a private 54,000 square foot square foot Club & Spa, fitness center, resort-style pools, tot lot, tennis, casual and elegant restaurants and a very active social calendar for the entire family. Devereaux said a model Coach Home is underway in Sonoma at Fiddler’s Creek and will be completed and open for viewing in late spring.

ROYAL OAK HOMES PROMOTES COLBY FRANKS TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Royal Oak Homes, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently promoted Colby Franks to executive vice president. Matt Orosz, co-president of Royal Oak Homes, said Franks is a graduate of the University of Florida and has more than 18 years of experience in the homebuilding industry. He joined Royal Oak Homes in December 2010 as the vice president of construction. Royal Oak Homes is a third-generation home builder whose track record boasts more than 14,000 new homes built in Central Florida over the past 30 years under the Cambridge Homes brand, one of the region’s most successful home builders in the 1980s and 1990s. Founded in 2011, Royal Oak Homes is rapidly becoming one of the largest and most active home builders in the Central Florida area, building in ten active communities in the region.

ICI Homes Hires Two More Online New Home Specialists to Respond to Flurry of Queries about Florida Luxury Communities

Daytona Beach, Fla. --- ICI Homes has appointed Faith Frances Russo and Richard A. “Rich” Elton as online new home specialists at ICI Homes’ corporate headquarters on Beville Road in Daytona Beach. Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said the new online new home specialists are part of a major expansion of ICI Homers’ online marketing program. “As many as one-third of all potential home buyers make their first contact with ICI Homes online,” Messina said. “We have significantly expanded our online marketing resources and we’re focusing more on social networks because that’s how so many of our home buyers gain so much of their information,” she explained. Russo, who earned her B.A. Degree in Elementary Education from St. Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine, formerly served as a client relations specialist at the CEU Institute in Lake Mary. Elton, who earned his B.A. Degree in Anthropology from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, is a native of Ormond Beach who formerly served as a customer relations specialist at the Premier Care Baths regional call center in South Daytona.

New Husband and Wife Team at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s Dr. Phillips Marketing Center Earn Top Honors

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s International Luxury Home Specialist team of Donna and Glenn Cox in the firm’s World Marketing Center at Dr. Phillips in southwest Orlando earned top honors their first quarter on the job. Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Donna and Glenn Cox earned honors as outstanding sales agents for Dr. Phillips office during November. The couple boasts combined real estate experience of more than 47 years. “Donna and Glenn Cox are longtime Central Florida residents with an infectious enthusiasm for their work,” Soderstrom said. “They have already proved to be outstanding associates and we are delighted they joined our growing family,” Soderstrom said. Donna and Glenn Cox earned their CRB designation as certified relocation brokers from the Florida Board of Realtors. The former Prudential Realty associates are members of the Million Dollar Club.

Del Webb Stone Creek resident won’t let degenerative eye disease slow her exercise regimen

OCALA, Fla. --- Edith Strub, a six year resident of Del Webb Stone Creek in Ocala, looks out every day at the rolling hills, tree-lined streets, pleasant homes and smiling neighbors knowing that one day she’ll likely give it all up. Strub suffers from Retinitis Pigmentosa, an incurable degenerative eye disease that could eventually result in her blindness. But Strub won’t let that stop her from her daily exercise regiment. She is determined to improve her fitness everyday. “Edith is an inspiration to me,” says Judy Helfin, fitness director at the Elan Spa at Del Webb Stone Creek. When Strub moved to Del Webb Stone Creek six years ago, one of her first stops was the fitness center. “She began exercising from the start,” Helfin said, “And she has been devoted to it ever since.” When Del Webb Stone Creek opened its state-of-the-art Elan Spa five years ago, Strub was one of the first visitors, and she has been a regular since that time. “Edith’s eye disease causes progressive loss of vision, and eventually it could affect her central vision,” Helfin explained. Diagnosed in 1974, Strub was still driving when she moved to Del Webb Stone Creek, but she has since been forced to give up that pleasure. Over the past several months she has noticed more progressive changes. But she won’t accept sympathy from anyone. “When I first met Edith a few months ago, I noticed she doesn’t want any special treatment,” Helfin observed, “She just wants to fit in, work out and feel good,” she said. “Fitness training is important to me to keep up my independence,” Strub explained. “Exercise helps me physically and mentally. I feel better, I think more clearly, and enjoy the rest of the day even more,” she said. Strub is something of a connoisseur of fitness clubs, and she prefers Elan Spa at Del Webb Stone Creek over all the others she has visited in Florida. “All the instructors and staff have been very accommodating for my special needs. They make me feel like I fit in,” Strub said. Del Webb Stone Creek is one of the largest Del Webb communities in the U.S. featuring Reflection Bay – an amenity center encompassing almost 50,000 square feet with fitness and event gathering areas – the Stone Creek Grille, Stone Creek Golf Club with an 18-hole championship golf course and a planned 29 acres of open space and common areas. Models are open daily for viewing.

Royal Oak Homes has one model underway at Avalon Reserve in Winter Garden, prices start from the $260s

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Royal Oak Homes has a new model home under construction and presales are underway at the community of Avalon Reserve located off Avalon and Marsh Roads in Winter Garden. Matt Orosz, co-president at Royal Oak Homes, said the homebuilder is offering four and five bedroom at Avalon Reserve that range from 2,500 square feet of living space to 4,700 square feet with prices starting from the $260s to the mid-$300s. Royal Oak Homes has 66 oversized home sites available at Avalon Reserve. Orosz said Royal Oak’s largest model at Avalon Reserve is now under construction – the five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath Parker with 4,731 square feet of living space – and it will be ready for viewing in late spring. Royal Oak Homes, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, is a third generation family home builder whose track record includes more than 14,000 new homes in Central Florida over the past 30 years.

DiVosta Homes to Host Amenity Center Groundbreaking and Model Open House Celebration Feb. 16 at Windsor Park at Abacoa in Jupiter

Jupiter, Fla. --- DiVosta Homes will host an Amenity Center Groundbreaking and Model Open House Celebration on Saturday, Feb.16 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 admission to the event is free and the public is invited to enjoy live music, food and refreshments from 1 to 4 p.m. DiVosta plans to showcase four professionally decorated models homes – one town home and three one- and two-story single-family homes – during the weekend event. The new amenities center at Windsor Park at Abacoa has started construction and will open this summer, measuring more than 8,300 square feet, with a huge community room, state-of-the-art fitness center and a catering kitchen, a magnificent resort-style swimming pool, an event lawn, fire pit and barbeque grill with outdoor seating. 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 3,768 square feet priced from under $200,000 to more than $600,000.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Class A Office Lease to Investment Securities firm at Primera Court I in Lake Mary

ORLANDO, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 1,380 square feet of Class A office space at Suite 110 Primera Court I, 725 Primera Blvd. in Lake Mary. Mary Frances West, CCIM senior broker associate at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the landlord RREF Interchange-FL, Primera I, LLC, based in Daytona Beach. The new tenant Fairway Financial LLC, a private investment securities firm, is relocating from Altamonte Springs to the Lake Mary submarket. Fairway Financial was represented by Andrei Savitski of Coughlin Commercial.