Energy-Saving Software by Greensleeves LLC Proves the Winning Edge in 2014 Global ASHRAE Technology Award

Winter Springs, Fla. -- Intelligent optimization software developed by Greensleeves LLC proved to be the winning edge in the 2014 Global Technology Awards presented by ASHRAE, the world’s leading professional organization for heating, refrigerating and air-conditioning engineers---formerly the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers. Sharon K. Keeran, vice president at Greensleeves, said the annual ASHRAE Technology Awards recognize outstanding examples of innovative building designs that meet ASHRAE standards for effective energy management and indoor air quality. Greensleeves’ chief technology officer, Stephen Hamstra, earned the 2014 ASHRAE Global Technology Award for his work on the University of Findlay’s Davis Street Building in Findlay, Ohio. Hamstra’s design, which included geothermal and the Greensleeves patent pending GeoModuleTM, reduced the building’s annual energy costs by 57 percent, saving the university approximately $83,000. Best of all, the Greensleeves GeoModuleTM helped eliminate CO2 emissions calculated at more than 800 tons, significantly reducing the building’s energy footprint. “Green engineering is good for the planet, and Greensleeves GeoModuleTM is good for the bottom line too,” Keeran said. Hamstra’s 2014 ASHRAE Technology Award---the most prestigious in the industry---was formally presented at the recent ASHRAE 2014 Winter Conference at the New York Hilton. The University of Findlay’s Davis Street Building project and Greensleeves GeoModuleTM will be featured in the March 2014 issue of the ASHRAE Journal. The Davis Street Building, completed in 2012, includes 42,000 square feet of science classrooms and related spaces. The building houses 26 laboratory-classrooms along with offices, conference rooms and support spaces. Greensleeves has offices in Zeeland, Michigan, Findlay, Ohio and at the UCF Business Incubator in Winter Springs, Fla.

Lennar Homes expects more than 1,000 Visitors at Treviso Bay During CBIA Parade of Homes Weekend

NAPLES, Fla. --- Lennar Homes plans to entertain more than 1,000 visitors March 7-9 during Colliers Building Industry Assn Parade of Homes festivities at Treviso Bay, the spectacular gated golf course community located off Tamiami Trail in Naples. Matt Devereaux, director of sales and marketing for Lennar in southwest Florida, said Treviso Bay’s unique Italian provincial architectural themes and wide range of lifestyles will appeal to almost every Parade visitor. Model Estate Homes, Executive Homes, Verandah Homes, Terrace Condominiums and Coach Homes at Treviso Bay range in size from 1,741 square feet of living space to 2,110 square feet priced from the $300s. “The Collier Building Industries Association Parade of Homes is one of the best in the entire southeast,” Devereaux said. “The association is well-organized, the Parade theme this year is especially exciting and some of the model homes that are being showcased really are some of the best and brightest designs in America today,” Devereaux said. “I am proud to say that Lennar’s model homes number in that group,” he added.

Former Winston James Development employee leases office space at Beville Road Business Center, To operate property management company

SOUTH DAYTONA, Fla. -- Charles Kasza has opened Kasza Property Management, LLC at Beville Road Business Center in South Daytona. Winston Schwartz, president of Winston James Development, which owns Beville Road Business Center, said Kasza worked for Winston-James Development for more than 12 years. Kasza leased a 525 square foot office suite at Beville Road Business Center for his firm which specializes in community association management. Kasza Property Management is currently managing the Villages of Royal Palm in Port Orange

Park Square Homes has new model at its Lakeside at Toscana community in Dr. Phillips area

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Park Square Homes is now offering new three-story homes and a new model has been completed at its gated, luxury community of Lakeside at Toscana, located off Turkey Lake Rd. in the Dr. Phillips area of south Orlando. Anthony Rouhana, sales and marketing coordinator for Park Square Homes, said the new three-story model offers 4,300 square feet of living area and a lakefront pool. Rouhana said Park Square has 32 home sites in Lakeside at Toscana – including 15 lakefront home sites – for homes priced from the $600s. All the homes Park Square builds in Lakeside at Toscana offer five and six bedrooms and will range from 3,300 square feet of living area to 4,400 square feet. The community is located on Spring Lake, Rouhana added, and is in close proximity to fine schools, Mall at Millennia and the attractions Amenities at Toscana include lake views and luxurious landscaping, a clubhouse with fitness center, pool and spa.

NAI Realvest negotiates new lease of 45,954 square feet of industrial space in Longwood

MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 45,954 square feet of industrial space at 925 Florida Central Parkway in Longwood. Michael Heidrich principal at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Carmany Holdings LLC. The tenant, Dalton, Ga.-based Shaw Contract Flooring Services, Inc., was represented by David Murphy of CB Richard Ellis.

Cloud 3C Named Authorized Reseller of Award-Winning Windows-Based 3CX IP PBX Software for Hotels, Call Centers

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Cloud 3C, the Orlando-based provider of communication solutions for businesses and government agencies, was recently named an authorized reseller of the award-winning Windows-based 3CX IP PBX software for large-scale VoIP users such as hotel and resort reservations systems and call centers. Chris Caffera, Vice President Business Development for Cloud 3C, said enhanced features such as automated call distribution (ACD) and hospitality feature sets to accommodate most hospitality facilities offer big advantages in that industry, but another feature drew Cloud 3C’s interest. “3CX IP PBX software’s “future-proof” feature and Windows architecture makes it a perfect fit Cloud 3C and offers end users a big advantage over their competition,” Caffera explained. “3CX IP PBX software uses non-proprietary SIP compliant appliances and end points such as IP Gateways and IP Phones. Whatever new technology developments unfold, the hardware technology investment to accommodate 3CX IP PBX software can be reused again and again with other communication software or hosted VoIP applications,” Caffera said. With its Windows-based architecture, 3CX IP PBX software applications can serve virtually any business or agency that makes use of large-scale VoIP operations, Caffera said. “Future proof” features meld perfectly with Cloud 3c’s business philosophy. “Future proofing is the future of communications technology and a Cloud 3C foundation,” Caffera said. “Technology evolves so rapidly that many developers, including Cloud 3C and 3CX, are innovating equipment and software interfaces that will stand the test of time. Our clients can incorporate whatever new, cost-effective technology appears on the market without reinvesting in new hardware,” he said. 3CX was named a CRN Emerging Vendor in 2011 and 2012 and has been awarded CRN’s 5-Star Partner Program rating in 2013. 3CX has also been awarded Windows Server Certification and won the Windowsnetworking.com Gold Award, the Windows IT Pro 2008 Editor’s Best Award and a Best Buy Award from Computer Shopper. Cloud 3C is a member the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program in the Central Florida Research Park in east Orange County.

Two new models underway by Lennar in new phases at Brandon Pointe in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. – Lennar’s Central Florida Division has two new models underway at its community of Brandon Pointe, located on Providence Road off Causeway Boulevard just five miles from Westfield Brandon Shopping Mall in the Tampa area. Mark Metheny, president of the Central Florida Division of Lennar Homes, said the models with 1,516 square feet of living area and 2,561 square feet are priced in the $160s. There are 108 home sites in the third phase and 58 home sites in the fourth phase at Brandon Pointe. All Lennar homes at Brandon Pointe feature the homebuilder’s “Everything’s Included” pledge: a wide range of appliances, special features and upgrades at one “everything’s included” price, Metheny said. The Brandon Pointe community features a lake, green space and a swimming pool. Visit www.Lennar.com/tampa .

Lennar’s Central Florida Division Names Two Project Managers for Orlando Region as result of Land Opportunities and Continued Growth

TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division, which builds homes in more than 40 communities in the Orlando and Tampa regions, recently named Jeff Adelman and Milton Andrade project managers in the Orlando region. Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Adelman has a degree in engineering from Florida A&M University and more than 24 years of experience in all phases of real estate development and homebuilding in Central Florida. Adelman is also a licensed Realtor. He will be responsible for project management and land development at Lennar’s communities of Spring Hill, Osceola Trace and Wyndham Lakes. Andrade, who holds an engineering degree from the University of Central Florida, has four years of experience in the industry, and formerly worked for Orange County Utilities Commission in various capacities. Most recently he managed projects for Universal Engineering in Orlando. Andrade will be handling project management and land development duties at Lennar’s communities of Windermere Sound, Heritage Hills in Clermont and Alexander Ridge in Winter Garden. “We are fortunate to have both Jeff and Milton on our team in Orlando and they will play key roles in our continued growth and market expansion,” Metheny said. Visit www.lennar.com

Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita in Kissimmee Promotes Eric Joseph a Supervisor at The Grille restaurant

KISSIMMEE, Fla. --- Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita in Kissimmee has appointed Eric Joseph AM Supervisor at The Grille restaurant. Arto Rahmani, general manager at Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita, said Joseph has been with Stonegate Golf Club as a server since Celebration Golf Management came aboard in 2011. “Eric’s leadership, hard work and willingness to exceed customer satisfaction is a tremendous asset to our organization and has earned him this new position,” Rahmani said.

Isis Solutions and Results CEO Named to Key Subcommittee Post For 2014

ORLANDO, Fla., --- Elizabeth (Liz) Root, founder and chief executive officer of Isis Solutions and Results, the Orlando firm that provides professional training, writing and management consulting solutions, was appointed to the Policy, Standards, Management and Acquisition (PSMA) Subcommittee of the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) 2014 Conference Committee. Billed as the world’s largest modeling, simulation and training conference, I/ITSEC 2014 is scheduled for December 1-4 in Orlando. Root’s responsibilities will include reviewing and rating abstracts and papers submitted by prominent professionals in the fields of modeling, simulation and training. More than 14,000 professionals attended last year’s I/ITSEC Conference including more than 3,500 delegates from more than 70 countries. I/ITSEC promotes cooperation among military, industry, academic and government agencies to improve training and education programs and develop multiservice programs. Isis Solutions and Results is a client company of the UCF Business Incubation Program in the Central Florida Research Park in East Orange County. The firm is certified as an economically-disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB/WOSB), (M/WBE-LDB-DBE) and (WBENC).

Hendricks-Berkadia Negotiates Sale of Two Apartment Properties In Daytona Beach For $2.4 Million

Orlando, Fla. --- Hendricks-Berkadia Apartment Real Estate Advisors, which ranks as one of the leading multi-family investment banking and research companies in the nation, recently negotiated the sale of Colonial Lane apartments and Palm Garden apartments in Daytona Beach for $2.4 million. Cole Whitaker, partner who heads Hendricks-Berkadia in the Southeast, negotiated both sales with senior vice president Hal Warren and vice president Jason Stanton representing the seller, VFC Properties 9 LLC. Hogan Assets LLC, who was represented by Lauren Nasser of Arthur Kowitz Realty, acquired both properties which together consist of 92 units in two-story, garden-style buildings located in close proximity to the beach. Colonial Lane is located at 1140 S. Ridgewood Ave. and Palm Garden at 1834 S. Segrave St.

Centex Releases Seven Village Homes Starting at $104,990 at Magnolia Park in Riverview

TAMPA, Fla. --- Centex has released seven village homes for sale at Magnolia Park, located off Falkenburg Road in Riverview. Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Centex in Tampa and Central Florida, said the two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath Vienna and Cordova village homes offer 1,249 square feet of living space. Village homes offer side or front-entry with four homes per building. Three distinct elevations are available to choose, Strickler added. Altogether, Centex plans to build 104 village homes at Magnolia Park in 26 buildings some with views or overlooking a pond. With open island kitchens, second-floor laundry rooms and options---the owner’s bathroom can be upgraded to include a garden tub and shower. The new village homes are available on Jan. 25 and start at $104,990. Strickler said Centex is also building one and two-story single-family homes in 11 distinctive floor plans priced from $164,990. New three, four, five, six and seven-bedroom single-family homes at Magnolia Park range in size from 1,405 square feet of living space to 3,476 square feet with two-car garages and low maintenance lawn care. Two of the single-family home designs are decorated models and available for daily tours. Magnolia Park is a CDD debt-free community and features three tropical pools with cabanas, playgrounds, a basketball court and walking trails. The community is convenient to downtown Tampa, Brandon shopping centers and MacDill Air Force Base.

Only four homes remain for sale at Verde Ridge in Clermont

CLERMONT, Fla. --- Only four homes remain available for sale at Verde Ridge, located in Clermont at Santa Marcos Drive off Hancock Rd. north of SR 50 and west of the Florida Turnpike. Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Centex Homes in North Florida said three, four, five and six bedroom homes at Verde Ridge range in size from 1,598 square feet of living space to 3,514 square feet with two to four baths and two and three car garages. New homes in seven distinctive floor plans on 80 foot home sites at Verde Ridge are priced from $187,990. The two-story Mendoza model home at Verde Ridge offers five bedrooms and three baths in 3,113 square feet priced starting from $250,990 with a two-car garage. Verde Ridge features a community swimming pool and a children’s playground.

Del Webb Stone Creek in Ocala Opens New Consumer-Inspired Model Home Park

OCALA, Fla. --- A new model home park showcasing seven brand new floor plans is now open at Del Webb Stone Creek. The new plans are consumer-inspired and have been designed specifically through consumer feedback from current and future homeowners. Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Del Webb in North Florida, said the recent new model home park unveiling drew in around 1,000 people. “We have seven fully-furnished model homes we introduced and nine floor plans to showcase in addition to the Reflection Bay amenity center and Elan Spa, Stone Creek Golf Club and many other amenities,” he said. New one, two, three, four and five-bedroom homes at Del Webb Stone Creek will range in size from 1,133 square feet of living space to 3,656 square feet with one-and-one-half baths to four baths, depending on the home design. The innovative new plans include open, airy spaces specially designed for entertaining, lower microwaves and raised dishwashers for ease of use and industry-leading energy efficiency. Additional options include zero-corner or pocket sliding glass doors---the sliders are hidden behind the wall to create an expansive opening onto the patio---fixed attic stairs in the garage, expanded gourmet kitchen space, outdoor kitchens, sunrooms, and additional attic storage space among many other options. Del Webb Stone Creek offers active adults new, single-family homes priced from $133,990 to $269,990 in nine distinct designs that range in size from 1,133 square feet of living space to more than 2,589 square feet. Visitors to Del Webb Stone Creek can take advantage of Explore Del Webb Stays, available for just $267 plus tax, through March 2014, including three night accommodations in a furnished villa with a fully stocked kitchen, golf and dinner vouchers, complimentary golf cart, and VIP access to Reflection Bay amenities. One of the largest Del Webb communities in the U.S., Del Webb Stone Creek features 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 recreational, social and educational activities to match every lifestyle. Model homes at Del Webb Stone Creek are open daily for viewing.