Pulte Homes to Grand Open New Single-Family Homes in Country Walk Sept. 27

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. --- Pulte Homes plans to grand open its newest single-family homes community, Country Walk, located off Meadow Pointe Blvd. south of S.R. 54 in Wesley Chapel, Saturday, Sept. 27. Sean Strickler, vice president of sales and operations for the north Florida region, said Pulte plans to build 32 new three and four bedroom homes at Country Walk that will range in size from 1,827 square feet of living space to 2,443 square feet, priced starting from $219,990 with two-car garages. Strickler said three Life Tested® home designs are available at Country Walk with features that include flex rooms, lofts, game rooms and optional drop zones at the owner’s entry and lanais. Country Walk is within an A-rated school system including Wiregrass High School and Dr. John Long Middle School. The community features a 5,000 square foot community clubhouse, two swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball court, outdoor covered children’s playground and fitness center. Country Walk is minutes from the Shops at Wiregrass and boasts easy access to I-75 and I-275. For more information, email Vincent.kuntz@pulte.com or call 866- 230-3599.

STONEGATE GOLF CLUB HOSTS DOGGIE FASHION SHOW

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita recently held its first Doggie Fashion Show at the Marketplace Bistro for the Solivita Community. The fashion show consisted of adorable contestants who arrived dressed to impress! Arto Rahmani, general manager for Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita said fashion ensembles ranged from tutu’s to sun shades and fashionable hair pieces. Festive music played such as “who let the dogs out” and “single ladies” for the occasion while the cute pooches showed off their looks and talents. First, Second, Third and fourth prizes were given away. Molly a Brussel griffon breed came in first and won a $40 gift certificate donated by Furry Tails pet & grooming located in Poinciana. Molly impressed the judges by her appearance, which consisted of a pink tutu, hair piece and shades. She also showed off her talent in driving her little pink car. Lucky, a beagle known as a “fashion diva,” came in second and won a ceramic pet bowl set for her posture and discipline. Penny, a King Charles spaniel came in third and won a pet ceramic bowl for her unique sassy pink bow look and Rocky, a golden retriever mix, came in fourth place and won a dog leash for his obedience. “This is our way of letting the Solivita community know that we appreciate every single one of them including their furry best friends!” Rahmani said.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Sublease of 2,995 Square Foot Office at The Citadel in East Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a sublease agreement for 2,995 rentable square feet in Suite 350 at The Citadel III, 5950 Hazeltine National Drive in east Orlando. Mary Frances West, CCIM senior broker-associate at NAI Realvest brokered the transaction representing the sublandlord Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc. and the subtenant is Pentaho Corporation, an existing tenant in the Citadel III building. NAI Realvest is exclusive management and leasing representative for The Citadel III.

Stoneybrook Golf Club First in Area to Kick Off "Foot Golf" Hybrid Game that Blends Golf and Soccer

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – Stoneybrook West Golf in Winter Garden will be on of the first golf courses in Florida to add a new attraction: Foot Golf, a hybrid sport that blends the rules and equipment of soccer and golf. Kenny Nairn, the Scottish PGA professional and co-owner of Celebration Golf Management, which owns and operates Stoneybrook West Golf Club, said Foot Golf was invented to broaden the appeal of golf courses and golf play. “Foot Golf adapts most of the strategic rules of golf with a regulation soccer ball, and the foot instead of a bag of clubs,” Nairn explained. The sport appeals to younger players and some older as well,” Nairn said. “For beginners who worry their golfing skills might not be up to the task on a golf course, Foot Golf offers a way to learn some of the psychology of golf and the pleasures of a good golf course without the investment in equipment and lessons,” Nairn explained. Rules are simple enough. Team play is encouraged and the game offers many benefits including healthy exercise, competitive play and camaraderie--- on the course and in the clubhouse afterwards. “Foot Golf is a great way to work up a sweat and a good excuse to visit the bar afterwards,” Nairn laughed. Nairn, who serves as chief operating officer at Celebration Golf Management, said other Celebration courses will offer Foot Golf and tournaments may be in the offing as well. “Legends Golf and Country Club in Clermont will offer Foot Golf starting in October,” Nairn said. Celebration Golf Management operates nine premier golf clubs in Central Florida.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s Lake Nona/Medical City Marketing Center opening soon with a Professional Team to Complement Area’s Growth

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Three seasoned professionals have formed a team for the launch and growth of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s new Lake Nona/Medical City Real Estate Marketing Center opening on Narcoossee Rd. this fall. Team founder, Laurie Branch-Connor has had a longstanding career in all aspects of real estate including residential re-sales, new homes, international sales, investors, and property management. Melissa Ziarko, Laurie’s sister, received her real estate license two years ago and has dealt with many real estate transactions involving foreign investors and has also been involved in property management. Ziarko is very knowledgeable about market trends and closing deals. Tiffany Licata, the newest member of the team, brings a background in hospitality/restaurant management. Since starting her real estate career, Licata has been leasing and listing properties and pursuing investors interested in the area surrounding Southeast Orlando’s robust Medical City. “The Branch-Conner, Licata and Ziarko Team offers a triangular solution to the real estate needs of customers and clients seeking to locate in this rapidly expanding, upper tier job-growth area,” said Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty. “They are outstanding professionals and committed to new and established communities in the Lake Nona Medical City / Saint Cloud region, he said. Among communities Branch-Conner, Licata and Ziarko will be servicing are Harmony, St. Cloud and Kissimmee.

Cuhaci & Peterson Completes Design of The Fresh Market on Sunrise Blvd in Plantation

ORLANDO, Fla. – Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Engineers Planners recently completed the design of a new Fresh Market store at 12171 W. Sunrise Blvd. in Plantation, Fla. Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson, said the project includes the renovation of a former book store totaling 24,856 square feet. Construction is now underway at the stand alone building located near West Broward County’s popular Sawgrass Mills shopping mall. Cuhaci & Peterson, headquartered in Orlando, has designed 24 Fresh Market stores throughout the U.S. in less than four years. One of the nation’s leading designers of retail space, the firm handles projects that total more than two million square feet of retail space annually.

CELEBRATION GOLF MANAGEMENT COMMITTED TO STAFF’S CERTIFICATION IN FOOD SAFETY

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Celebration Golf Management recently held a successful Serve Safe certification session at Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita in Kissimmee to comply with Florida law for foodservice employees and to ensure the continued success of all of its golf club restaurant operations. Arto Rahmani, vice president of food & beverage operations for Celebration Golf Management, said 33 restaurant employees from the golf clubs it owns or manages across central Florida attended the classes held by Chef Carlino of Cheney Brothers, Inc. an established Florida firm providing a wide range of services to restaurants. When the certification course ended, the CGM restaurant employees were well trained in preventing food borne illnesses, protecting consumer health, improving performance and preserving the reputation of the businesses. “We will continue to strive to make the Serve Safe classes a regular occurrence to ensure that every restaurant employee at Celebration Golf Management’s clubs are Serve Safe certified,” Rahmani said.