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.