Venice-based Omega3 Innovations Launches a New Omega Passion Chocolate Truffle to Replace Fish Oil Capsules

Responding to customers’ requests for an easier-to-eat Omega Passion, the firm released a redesigned chocolate truffle containing as much Omega-3 as one regular fish oil capsule VENICE, Fla. – The founders of bio-tech company Omega3 Innovations believe their newly redesigned chocolate truffle could replace regular fish oil capsules – while satisfying consumers’ cravings for health and treats. Last year, when they created the Omega Passion – a pure non-alkalized dark chocolate truffle that combines high doses of fresh marine omega-3 fish oil and beta-glucan oat fibers – customers couldn’t believe something that tasted so decadent could be so good for them, according to Omega3 Innovations’ co-founder Dr. Bo Martinsen. “We consistently heard from our customers that they loved the Omega Passion, but they wanted to eat it in smaller portions; like one or two bites after lunch and another two after dinner,” he said. “So, we’ve redesigned the Passion into bite-sized pieces to answer that consumer need.” Each chocolate contains 300mg of EPA/DHA, or as much fish oil as one regular capsule – without the fishy taste, Martinsen said. The original Passion chocolates, which contained an effective daily dose of omega-3, were four times the current size, he added. Omega Passion chocolates, which now are available in environmentally-friendly, BPA-free tin boxes containing 20 pieces, are enrobed with 62 percent non-alkalized dark chocolate. They also are gluten-free, diabetic friendly and contain no trans fats. At 49 calories apiece, Omega Passion boasts a powerful combination of not just omega-3 fish oil, but also soluble oat fiber and antioxidants from the non-alkalized dark chocolate, said Dr. Anne-Marie Chalmers, co-founder of Omega3 Innovations. The co-founders believe that the synergy of healthy ingredients in the Omega Passion make it more effective than regular fish oil capsules, while serving as an energizing treat and appetite suppressant. “This is the perfect alternative to taking omega-3 fish oil capsules,” said Chalmers. “You’re getting a daily dose of omega-3 fish oil and a luscious truffle all rolled into one.”

Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita in Kissimmee hosts Scramble for the Cure Golf Tournament to benefit American Cancer Society

Kissimmee, Fla. –Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita in Poinciana, operated by Celebration Golf Management recently hosted the Scramble for the Cure golf tournament to benefit American Cancer Society. Christopher Russell, director of golf at Solivita, said the tournament raised more then $31,000 to support cancer research and awareness.

Ryland Homes Leads Area Call-A-Thon that Nets 55 New Members for Tampa Bay Builders Assn.

Tampa, Fla. --- There’s a reason the Tampa Bay Builders Association is the fastest-growing regional home builder association in Florida with more than 500 members to date. And the Sales and Marketing Council of the TBBA has grown with it to over 230 members. Mike Finley, vice president of sales and marketing at Ryland Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the Tampa Bay Builders Association is actively bulking up, and it’s for a good reason. “The home building industry is critically important to the Tampa Bay regional economy and TBBA is actively recruiting business members who want to benefit from a growing industry and play a more prominent role in local economic growth,” Finley explained. Recently, Ryland Homes organized an afternoon Call-A-Thon that included 20 TBBA and SMC members. The telephone work was well rewarded. “We took more than 55 membership pledges in just under two hours,” Finley reported. Ryland’s Call-A-Thon recruited members of the Tampa Bay Builders Association, TBBA’s Sales and Marketing Council and the TBBA Remodeler’s Council. Finley said the home builders association could double in size over the next 24 months. “The housing market is rebounding, our economy is improving and our region’s home building industry benefits a lot more than just 500 companies,” Finley said. “Our membership scope is probably 2,000 businesses and professionals,” he said.

Stirling Sotheby's International Realty Team Representing Four Properties at Volusia County's Spruce Creek Fly-In

PORT ORANGE, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty was recently named exclusive sales and marketing agents for four signature hangar homes at Spruce Creek Fly-In, the unique aviation community in Port Orange. Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the properties for sale offer a unique opportunity and will likely sell soon. “These hangar homes come equipped with an airplane hangar for exclusive use of the home owners,” Soderstrom said. “They are in high demand, and we haven’t had much hangar home inventory for sale for more than a year,” Soderstrom explained. International Luxury Home Specialists Debbie Keilin and Rachel McGrath in the firm’s Spruce Creek Fly-In office are representing all four properties, Soderstrom said. Recently, Keilin and McGrath sold a Spruce Creek luxury home without a hangar after only three days on the market. The Spruce Creek Fly-In hangar homes currently for sale include: A four-bedroom, five-and-a-half bath luxury home with 10,883 square feet of living space at 1813 Wright Drive for $1,790,000, including hangar. A five-bedroom, five-bath luxury home with 7,894 square feet of living space at 1802 Roscoe Turner Drive for $1,395,000, including hangar. A four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath luxury home with 5,773 square feet of living space at 2894 Malibu Court for $1,500,000, including hangar. A six-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath luxury home with 10,224 square feet of living space at 1971 Southcreek Blvd. for $1,950,000, including a separate hangar and commercial office space. “These offerings include unique, authentic luxury properties that are unlike anything you can find in Florida,” Soderstrom said.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty closes on two long term lease agreements that total 6,500 square feet of office space in Lake Mary

LAKE MARY, Fla. -- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty recently negotiated two new long term lease agreements that total 6,500 square feet of Class A office space at 719 Rodell Cove in Lake Mary. Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said International Commercial Specialist John Kurtz negotiated both lease agreements representing both the landlord and tenants. Physicians Associates LLC leased 4,500 square feet of office space for physician offices. Rebuilding Life LLC leased 2,000 square feet of office space with plans to open a Nuviva Medial Weight Loss Center. Soderstrom said the building is now 50 percent leased. The only space available in the building is the 8,100 square foot second floor suitable for professional or medical office use. The suite includes a private first class lobby and elevators as well as building signage rights on Rinehart Rd.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty names Maureen Reynolds Trusted Residential Sales Specialist in Volusia County

LAKE MARY, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed Maureen Reynolds a Trusted Residential Sales Specialist in Volusia County. Reynolds, a former congressional chief-of-staff and ocean sailor who lives in the Spruce Creek Fly-In Community in Port Orange, will join luxury home specialists Debbie Keilin and Rachel McGrath — two of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s top sellers — in the firm’s Spruce Creek Fly-In Marketing Center. Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said fly-in properties, coastal and luxury homes are rebounding strongly in Volusia County, and his Spruce Creek Fly-In team of highly experienced sales professionals hope to capture a lion’s share of segment growth. “Maureen is one of the top realtors in Volusia County,” Soderstrom said. “She has sold homes in Spruce Creek Fly-In for 11 years and lives in the community. Her focus at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty will be global marketing and sales of Spruce Creek Fly-In properties and luxury properties throughout Volusia County,” he said. “We expect the Spruce Creek Fly-In office of Maureen Reynolds, Debbie Keilin and Rachel McGrath to give us a huge advantage among our clientele,” Soderstrom said.