Geocove, Inc. Earns Contract to Provide GIS-Based Technology to Melbourne, Australia Metropolitan Fire Brigade

ORLANDO, Fla., --- Geocove, Inc., the Orlando technology firm that developed the award-winning ARM360 GIS-based disaster assessment system for local, state and regional governments and NGOs worldwide, recently earned a contract to provide its ARM360 technology and training to the Melbourne, Australia Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB). Geocove Founder and Chief Executive Officer Karyn Tareen said Geocove specialists have already begun orientation and training of MFB specialists in Melbourne. Geocove’s proprietary ARM360 disaster assessment software permits disaster response authorities to assess damage from fire, storm or other disasters throughout the area they serve accurately and in real time. Tareen said the system was designed to be user-friendly and intuitive. “Once we deploy the system, orienting field personnel arms them with the fastest and most accurate pictures of disaster effects, impacts and damages they can get,” Tareen explained. Melbourne’s Metropolitan Fire Brigade serves an area that covers more than 1,000 square kilometers---386 square miles, that’s larger than Dallas, Louisville, or San Diego---and includes four million residents, workers and visitors as well as billions of dollars of assets and infrastructure. William Drysdale, Commander of Special Operations and Search and Rescue for the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, said Geocove’s ARM360 technology won out over more than a dozen competitors due to its features and ease of use. “We will use Geocove’s ARM360 technology at both small and large emergency events,” Commander Drysdale said. “ARM360 allows responders in the field to gather intelligence simply and easily, and Command Staff can view the scene and plan deployments in real time,” Drysdale added. Tareen said Melbourne’s Metropolitan Fire Brigade is a marquee client. “Geocove is thrilled to have ARM360 selected as the go-to damage assessment system by such a prestigious agency as Melbourne’s MFB,” Tareen said. “It proves that a well built emergency system can support not only the U.S.-based FEMA documentation and emergency requirements but support the Emergency Management community around the world,” she said.

Winston James Development announces sale of award-winning Windsor Model Home at Villages of Royal Palm in Port Orange

PORT ORANGE, Fla. --- Winston James Development recently sold its award winning Windsor model home at The Villages of Royal Palm in Port Orange for $305,000. The model home will be leased back to the builder for one year. Winston Schwartz, president of Winston James Development, developers of The Villages of Royal Palm, said the four-bedroom, two-bath luxury home offers 2,226 square feet of living space with a two-car garage. Only 25 home sites remain for sale in the current phase at The Villages of Royal Palm at prices ranging from the $150s.

New Casa Mofongo Restaurant at Downtown Avalon Park means 65,000 square foot Town Center is fully leased

AVALON PARK, Fla. --- Avalon Park Group, which is developing the 1,800 acre Avalon Park community in southeast Orlando, reports it recently closed on a new long term lease agreement for 1,769 square feet of retail space in the Towncenter II building in Downtown Avalon Park with Casa Mofongo, a very popular franchise from Puerto Rico. Stephanie Hodson, vice president of marketing at Avalon Park Group, said the new lease marks two important milestones for the community developer. “Casa Mofongo is the 15th and newest dining venue in Downtown Avalon Park,” Hodson said. In addition, the new Latin eatery, which seats 60 patrons took the last available retail space that Avalon Park Group owns in the 65,000 square foot downtown district. The anticipated open date is at the end of March 2013. “We are 100 percent leased,” Hodson said. Avalon Park is located off Alafaya Trail south of SR 50 in Southeast Orlando.

Ryland Homes Promotes Tony Crimi to National Vice President of Sales and Marketing

TAMPA, Fla. --- Tony Crimi, a 30-year veteran in homebuilding and formerly vice president of sales and marketing for the Tampa division of Ryland Homes, was recently promoted to national vice president of sales. Crimi is now responsible for sales and marketing for 19 Ryland Homes divisions in 13 states. The University of Tampa graduate joined Ryland Homes in 2006 as a regional sales manager and was later promoted to vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland’s Tampa Bay division. Joe Fontana, president of Ryland Homes in Tampa, said Crimi has played a major role in Ryland’s growth in the Tampa Bay region. “Tony Crimi is one of the most knowledgeable marketing experts in the U.S. home building industry today and he’s always been a very giving person--sharing his knowledge and insight comes naturally for him,” Fontana said. For more information please go to www.ryland.com/tampa.

ICI Homes Names New HR Manager At Daytona Headquarters

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- ICI Homes has named Linda D. Caracushansky Human Resources Manager at its corporate headquarters in Daytona Beach. Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said Caracushansky has 11 years of HR experience and is a graduate of Instituto de Ciencios de la Salud CES in Colombia, South America. After a career as a dentist, Caracushansky entered the HR field and received her PHR certification in 2006. She is a Port Orange resident who volunteers as a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society and the Halifax Humane Society.

Park Square Homes to host realtor open house at Solterra in Davenport March 25

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Park Square Homes will host a Realtor open house at its newest community of Solterra in Davenport south of Orlando near Disney on Monday March 25. Anthony Rouhana, sales and marketing coordinator for Park Square Homes, said 100 home sites will be available at Solterra with homes ranging from 1,600 square feet of living space to 3,300 square feet priced from $260,000. The resort-style gated community, located on Ronald Reagan Parkway in Davenport, will offer a luxury club house, resort-styled swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness center and recreational field. Rouhana said the event is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. Refreshments and lunch will be served, and Realtors should RSVP to lgaravelo@parksquarehomes.com.