WINTER PARK, Fla. --- Hold-Thyssen, a real estate services firm based in Winter Park with offices in Tampa and Nashville, recently added 600,000 square feet of commercial properties for leasing and management to its Florida property management portfolio over the past 60 days.
Robert Hold, principal at Hold-Thyssen, Inc., said the firm now manages more than 4,000,000 square feet of retail and office space.
Hold said the new retail assignments total 266,000 square feet.
The office assignments, which total 376,000 square feet include the Rialto office building in Melbourne, Breckenridge and Buschwood in Tampa and Axiom Center in Maitland.
Hold attributes the solid growth to court receivership experience, attention to detail, creative management, and total company participation in the management and leasing effort.
Hold-Thyssen Inc. is a real estate firm providing commercial property and leasing and management services to institutional and private investor clients nationwide. The 40-year old firm’s current portfolio includes more that 100 commercial properties throughout the United States.
Thursday, June 25, 2015
118-Acre Reagan Center Mixed-use Development wins Approvals to Become Seminole County’s Largest Real Estate Development
Sanford, Fla. --- With full support of the Seminole County Commission, the 118-acre site on U.S. 17-92 in Sanford is about to become Seminole County’s largest real estate development project ever. That means big positive changes in store for the 38-year old Flea World site.
Paul P. Partyka, Partner at NAI Realvest in Orlando and broker of record for Reagan Center, said the project, which fronts both U.S. Highway 17-92 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard at County Home Road, recently won approvals from Seminole County that dramatically increase allowable densities and building heights.
A change in the property’s zoning to Planned Development (PD) opened the way for increased densities for the Reagan Center that could include a 14-story office building with retail stores and apartments, Partyka explained.
Located directly opposite Seminole County Government Operations Center, the Courthouse and Seminole State College, Partyka said Reagan Center will ignite a 20-year effort by Sanford, Lake Mary, Winter Springs, Longwood and Casselberry to create a sustainable economic development corridor along U.S. 17-92.
Partyka said he is very confident this development will be a great success. “The Reagan Center has the right mix of factors needed to generate a phenomenal development. Within a 5-mile radius are some of Central Florida’s wealthiest communities with strong demographics and great Seminole county schools”.
Partyka, former mayor of Winter Springs, said Reagan Center will be a “generational development” that was almost a generation in the making. Reagan Center will create employment opportunities for thousands of Central Floridians over the next decade and will be a major economic engine” Partyka said.
Partyka said he is in close talks with several developers who are eyeing major projects at Reagan Center.
Partyka already has one Reagan Center project under contract, with 88 town homes planned, that should close by year-end.
Flea World owner Syd Levy has long known his property could spark the area’s 20-year old Community Redevelopment Agency vision of a sustainable economic development corridor, Partyka said. Last year, Levy formed a development study team with Partyka, Randall Morris of RM Strategies, Inc. in Winter Park, Richard Wohlfarth of IBI Group in Maitland and Turgut Dervish, Traffic Planning & Design in Maitland.
By one critical measure, their efforts have exceeded all expectations. The total construction value of the Reagan Center project is estimated at more than $300 million.
Paul P. Partyka, Partner at NAI Realvest in Orlando and broker of record for Reagan Center, said the project, which fronts both U.S. Highway 17-92 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard at County Home Road, recently won approvals from Seminole County that dramatically increase allowable densities and building heights.
A change in the property’s zoning to Planned Development (PD) opened the way for increased densities for the Reagan Center that could include a 14-story office building with retail stores and apartments, Partyka explained.
Located directly opposite Seminole County Government Operations Center, the Courthouse and Seminole State College, Partyka said Reagan Center will ignite a 20-year effort by Sanford, Lake Mary, Winter Springs, Longwood and Casselberry to create a sustainable economic development corridor along U.S. 17-92.
Partyka said he is very confident this development will be a great success. “The Reagan Center has the right mix of factors needed to generate a phenomenal development. Within a 5-mile radius are some of Central Florida’s wealthiest communities with strong demographics and great Seminole county schools”.
Partyka, former mayor of Winter Springs, said Reagan Center will be a “generational development” that was almost a generation in the making. Reagan Center will create employment opportunities for thousands of Central Floridians over the next decade and will be a major economic engine” Partyka said.
Partyka said he is in close talks with several developers who are eyeing major projects at Reagan Center.
Partyka already has one Reagan Center project under contract, with 88 town homes planned, that should close by year-end.
Flea World owner Syd Levy has long known his property could spark the area’s 20-year old Community Redevelopment Agency vision of a sustainable economic development corridor, Partyka said. Last year, Levy formed a development study team with Partyka, Randall Morris of RM Strategies, Inc. in Winter Park, Richard Wohlfarth of IBI Group in Maitland and Turgut Dervish, Traffic Planning & Design in Maitland.
By one critical measure, their efforts have exceeded all expectations. The total construction value of the Reagan Center project is estimated at more than $300 million.
Lennar is Winning the Space Race with New Luxury Townhomes at Summerlin Place Townhomes in Fort Myers
Fort Myers, Fla. --- Lennar’s new maintenance-free luxury town homes at Summerlin Place Townhomes in Fort Myers are winning the space race.
Lennar’s super-sized three-bedroom town homes in two large floor plans---with 1,871 and 1,879 square feet of living space---are priced from the high $100s.
That’s a lot of space for the price, said David Meyers, director of sales and marketing for Lennar Homes in the Southwest Florida region. But Lennar has expanded that with wide open design indoors that maximizes every square foot, with plenty of room for leisurely living and enough left over to entertain the whole neighborhood.
Lennar plans to build 115 townhomes at Summerlin Place located on Summerlin Road just south of Cypress Lake Drive in Fort Myers.
Summerlin Place Townhomes feature Lennar’s “Everything’s Included” pledge, with luxury upgrades and finishes, brand name appliances and dozens of ‘extras’ all included at the one Lennar price. And the neighborhood features a community swimming pool and children’s playground.
But most buyers want to see space, Meyers said. “And we will hear a lot of ‘oohs and ahs’ when they visit one of our models that are nearing completion,” he added.
The Berkly, with 1,879 square feet of living space, features a split plan upstairs with a master suite separated from the family bedrooms.
Downstairs Berkly’s wide open family room, dinette and lanai are all served by a gourmet kitchen, with a downstairs half bath for guests.
The Ava, with 1,871 square feet of living space, offers almost 800 square feet of family living area downstairs that’s enough for a wedding, a retirement sendoff or Monday Night Football with half the neighborhood. The Ava’s huge master suite upstairs makes a grand statement as well, Meyers said.
Both floor plans include three full baths and a half-bath for guests.
The Welcome Home Center at Summerlin Place Townhomes is open every day for model home tours, or you can chat with a sales associate online. Visit www.Lennar.com for more details.
Lennar’s super-sized three-bedroom town homes in two large floor plans---with 1,871 and 1,879 square feet of living space---are priced from the high $100s.
That’s a lot of space for the price, said David Meyers, director of sales and marketing for Lennar Homes in the Southwest Florida region. But Lennar has expanded that with wide open design indoors that maximizes every square foot, with plenty of room for leisurely living and enough left over to entertain the whole neighborhood.
Lennar plans to build 115 townhomes at Summerlin Place located on Summerlin Road just south of Cypress Lake Drive in Fort Myers.
Summerlin Place Townhomes feature Lennar’s “Everything’s Included” pledge, with luxury upgrades and finishes, brand name appliances and dozens of ‘extras’ all included at the one Lennar price. And the neighborhood features a community swimming pool and children’s playground.
But most buyers want to see space, Meyers said. “And we will hear a lot of ‘oohs and ahs’ when they visit one of our models that are nearing completion,” he added.
The Berkly, with 1,879 square feet of living space, features a split plan upstairs with a master suite separated from the family bedrooms.
Downstairs Berkly’s wide open family room, dinette and lanai are all served by a gourmet kitchen, with a downstairs half bath for guests.
The Ava, with 1,871 square feet of living space, offers almost 800 square feet of family living area downstairs that’s enough for a wedding, a retirement sendoff or Monday Night Football with half the neighborhood. The Ava’s huge master suite upstairs makes a grand statement as well, Meyers said.
Both floor plans include three full baths and a half-bath for guests.
The Welcome Home Center at Summerlin Place Townhomes is open every day for model home tours, or you can chat with a sales associate online. Visit www.Lennar.com for more details.
Blackton, Inc. Earns Contract from Mattamy Homes to Provide Roofing for 99 new homes at Serra Bella community in Kissimmee
Kissimmee / Orlando, Fla. --- Blackton, Inc., a major provider of roofing and flooring materials for the home building industry, recently earned a contract to provide roofing materials for 99 new homes that Canada-based Mattamy Homes will build at its new Serra Bella community in Kissimmee.
Micky Blackton, chief executive officer of Blackton, Inc., said the roofing contract for Mattamy’s upcoming exclusive community is valued at $400,000.
Serra Bella will feature single-family detached homes ranging from 1,768 square feet of living area to 2,963 square feet.
The community is located off Hwy 530 and E. Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee.
The U.S. Division of Mattamy Homes is headquartered in Orlando. Blackton Inc. -- a 60-year old roofing and flooring firm that supplies homebuilders from Jacksonville to Tampa is also based in Orlando.
Micky Blackton, chief executive officer of Blackton, Inc., said the roofing contract for Mattamy’s upcoming exclusive community is valued at $400,000.
Serra Bella will feature single-family detached homes ranging from 1,768 square feet of living area to 2,963 square feet.
The community is located off Hwy 530 and E. Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee.
The U.S. Division of Mattamy Homes is headquartered in Orlando. Blackton Inc. -- a 60-year old roofing and flooring firm that supplies homebuilders from Jacksonville to Tampa is also based in Orlando.
PULTE HOMES OPENING NEW COMMUNITY IN RIVERVIEW
Riverview, Fla. – Pulte Homes is planning a Fall opening of Starling Oaks, its newest single-family community off Boyette and Balm Riverview Roads in Riverview.
Sean Strickler, president of Pulte’s West Florida division, said Starling Oaks will offer 48 homesites in a gated community, with mature landscaping and water views for new one and two story homes with three-car garages.
New four-bedroom homes that range from 2,400 square feet of living area to more than 4,100 square feet with energy efficient designs will feature Pulte’s Life Tested® options including lofts, media rooms, and Owner’s Entry® with Pulte Planning center.
Starling Oaks is conveniently located just east of I-75 and U.S. 301 across the street from Riverview High School and is in an A-rated school district, Strickler added.
A grand opening event at Starling Oaks is planned for October. Join the VIP interest list to receive exclusive updates on the unveiling, floor plans, and pricing. Visit www.Pulte.com/StarlingOaks/
Sean Strickler, president of Pulte’s West Florida division, said Starling Oaks will offer 48 homesites in a gated community, with mature landscaping and water views for new one and two story homes with three-car garages.
New four-bedroom homes that range from 2,400 square feet of living area to more than 4,100 square feet with energy efficient designs will feature Pulte’s Life Tested® options including lofts, media rooms, and Owner’s Entry® with Pulte Planning center.
Starling Oaks is conveniently located just east of I-75 and U.S. 301 across the street from Riverview High School and is in an A-rated school district, Strickler added.
A grand opening event at Starling Oaks is planned for October. Join the VIP interest list to receive exclusive updates on the unveiling, floor plans, and pricing. Visit www.Pulte.com/StarlingOaks/
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
NAI Realvest Negotiates $1.5 Million Sale of Office Building in Orlando Central Park
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently brokered the $1,500,000 sale of an office building at 7001 Lake Ellenor Drive in Orlando Central Park in south Orlando.
Tom R. Kelley, II, CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest and associate Chris Adams, negotiated the sale of the building with 41,700 rentable square feet representing the seller RGC Realty Group, LLC.
The local buyer, Acorn Stairlifts, Inc., a manufacturer of stair lifts for the disabled, was already located nearby in Orlando Central Park.
Tom R. Kelley, II, CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest and associate Chris Adams, negotiated the sale of the building with 41,700 rentable square feet representing the seller RGC Realty Group, LLC.
The local buyer, Acorn Stairlifts, Inc., a manufacturer of stair lifts for the disabled, was already located nearby in Orlando Central Park.
UCF Business Incubation Program Promotes Michael Weiss to Site Manager of Orlando Incubator
ORLANDO, Fla. --- The University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program has promoted Michael Weiss to site manager of the UCF Business Incubator located at 3218 E. Colonial Drive in Orlando.
Gordon Hogan, director of the UCF Business Incubation Program, said Weiss joined the organization two years ago as program development manager and has been helping site managers create programs to help startup businesses accelerate growth.
Prior to joining the UCF Business Incubation Program, Weiss served as the assistant director of public relations for UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management. Weiss also served as the associate director of public relations for Bonnier Corp. in Winter Park.
Weiss is an active member of the Florida Business Incubation Association, as well as the National Business Incubation Association, and he is an NBIA certified incubator manager. He is also a UCF alumnus, holding a master’s degree in mass communication.
In his new role, Weiss will oversee the day-to-day operations of the facility, as well as assist the incubator companies with a variety of entrepreneurial needs. The Colonial Drive incubator currently assists 13 client companies.
Gordon Hogan, director of the UCF Business Incubation Program, said Weiss joined the organization two years ago as program development manager and has been helping site managers create programs to help startup businesses accelerate growth.
Prior to joining the UCF Business Incubation Program, Weiss served as the assistant director of public relations for UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management. Weiss also served as the associate director of public relations for Bonnier Corp. in Winter Park.
Weiss is an active member of the Florida Business Incubation Association, as well as the National Business Incubation Association, and he is an NBIA certified incubator manager. He is also a UCF alumnus, holding a master’s degree in mass communication.
In his new role, Weiss will oversee the day-to-day operations of the facility, as well as assist the incubator companies with a variety of entrepreneurial needs. The Colonial Drive incubator currently assists 13 client companies.
Berkadia Negotiates $4.71 Million Price in Sale of Multi-Family Development Site in Boynton Beach
ORLANDO / BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. --- Berkadia, one of the nation’s largest and most active multifamily investment banking and research companies, recently negotiated a $4,710,000.00 price in a sale of the 4.69-acre multi-family development site at 500 E. Ocean Ave. in Boynton Beach.
Cole Whitaker, Managing Director for Berkadia based in Orlando, negotiated the sale with Senior Vice President Hal Warren and Broker Associate Mary Beale. Berkadia represented the seller, Capstone Resdev, LLC who had the property approved for 341 units in a midrise building.
Skye at Boynton Beach, LLC acquired the site, located in downtown Boynton Beach at the signalized intersection of Ocean Avenue and South Federal Highway (U.S. 1) a mile from the ocean.
Berkadia, a joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Leucadia National Corporation, is an industry leading commercial real estate company providing comprehensive capital solutions and investment sales advisory and research services for multifamily and commercial properties. Berkadia is amongst the largest, highest rated and most respected primary, master and special servicers in the industry.
Cole Whitaker, Managing Director for Berkadia based in Orlando, negotiated the sale with Senior Vice President Hal Warren and Broker Associate Mary Beale. Berkadia represented the seller, Capstone Resdev, LLC who had the property approved for 341 units in a midrise building.
Skye at Boynton Beach, LLC acquired the site, located in downtown Boynton Beach at the signalized intersection of Ocean Avenue and South Federal Highway (U.S. 1) a mile from the ocean.
Berkadia, a joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Leucadia National Corporation, is an industry leading commercial real estate company providing comprehensive capital solutions and investment sales advisory and research services for multifamily and commercial properties. Berkadia is amongst the largest, highest rated and most respected primary, master and special servicers in the industry.
Pulte Homes Breaks Ground at Newest Community of Village Lakes at Palencia in St. Augustine – Model Underway
St. Augustine, Fla. --- Pulte Homes recently started construction of a new luxury Eastfield model home at its newest community of Village Lakes at Palencia located off U.S. 1 in St. Augustine.
Lyndsey Patterson, director of marketing for Pulte’s North Florida division, said the homebuilder is offering five different Life Tested® single-family floor plans at Village Lakes at Palencia with flexible living spaces and a range of room options and customizing features.
Pulte has 79 homesites in the community with 50- and 60-foot widths for new homes that range from 1,708 square feet of living area to 3,139 square feet, with from three to five bedrooms and two to four full bathrooms.
Patterson said Pulte’s Life Tested® designs are filled with special features only found in a Pulte home, like the Drop Zone at the Owner’s Entry, and the Super Laundry room.
Homeowners in Village Lakes at Palencia will enjoy access to a comprehensive package of amenities including a full service fitness center, 10-court tennis complex, four swimming pools and extensive walking and biking trails and paths. In addition, homeowners will have the option to purchase membership in Palencia’s Golf Club with use of an upscale golf course and country club facilities.
Village Lakes at Palencia homeowners will have a myriad of shopping and entertainment opportunities within Palencia’s outdoor Village Center. The new neighborhood is walking distance to Palencia Elementary along with numerous parks and a children’s playground throughout the master planned community, which is only minutes from historic downtown St. Augustine.
A community grand opening featuring tours of the new Eastfield model is planned for the fall.
Join the VIP interest list to receive exclusive updates on the unveiling, floor plans, and pricing. Visit www.Pulte.com/VillageLakesatPalencia/
Lyndsey Patterson, director of marketing for Pulte’s North Florida division, said the homebuilder is offering five different Life Tested® single-family floor plans at Village Lakes at Palencia with flexible living spaces and a range of room options and customizing features.
Pulte has 79 homesites in the community with 50- and 60-foot widths for new homes that range from 1,708 square feet of living area to 3,139 square feet, with from three to five bedrooms and two to four full bathrooms.
Patterson said Pulte’s Life Tested® designs are filled with special features only found in a Pulte home, like the Drop Zone at the Owner’s Entry, and the Super Laundry room.
Homeowners in Village Lakes at Palencia will enjoy access to a comprehensive package of amenities including a full service fitness center, 10-court tennis complex, four swimming pools and extensive walking and biking trails and paths. In addition, homeowners will have the option to purchase membership in Palencia’s Golf Club with use of an upscale golf course and country club facilities.
Village Lakes at Palencia homeowners will have a myriad of shopping and entertainment opportunities within Palencia’s outdoor Village Center. The new neighborhood is walking distance to Palencia Elementary along with numerous parks and a children’s playground throughout the master planned community, which is only minutes from historic downtown St. Augustine.
A community grand opening featuring tours of the new Eastfield model is planned for the fall.
Join the VIP interest list to receive exclusive updates on the unveiling, floor plans, and pricing. Visit www.Pulte.com/VillageLakesatPalencia/
Ryland Homes Opens Phase 7 at Carolina Park in Mount Pleasant
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Ryland Homes has opened Phase 7 with 84 homesites at their Carolina Park community located off Carolina Park Blvd. and Hwy. 17 North in Mount Pleasant.
Gayle Jinks, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Charleston-Myrtle Beach areas, said most of the homesites with at least 60' frontage are adjacent to protected wetlands and many have pond views.
Ryland is offering seven distinct floor plans in two and three-story designs at Carolina Park ranging from 2,072 to 2,964 base square feet, Jinks said. New three and four bedroom homes in Carolina Park’s newest phase offer two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half bathrooms and are priced from the $410s
Two decorated model homes are open daily for touring at Carolina Park -- the three-story Coosaw model with four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths in 3,206 square feet of living space with a detached two-car garage; and the two-story Thompson, with 2,446 square feet of living space, three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths with a bonus room and a detached two-car garage.
The Thompson floor plan features a downstairs master bedroom, “a design very popular with today’s home buying families,” Jinks said.
Carolina Park also has a townhome section that’s underway at the community which is convenient to the Mount Pleasant Town Center, downtown Charleston, the beaches and new hospitals.
Amenities on site include a Junior Olympic-size, zero entry swimming pool, tennis courts, a nautical playground and walking and biking trails.
Gayle Jinks, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Charleston-Myrtle Beach areas, said most of the homesites with at least 60' frontage are adjacent to protected wetlands and many have pond views.
Ryland is offering seven distinct floor plans in two and three-story designs at Carolina Park ranging from 2,072 to 2,964 base square feet, Jinks said. New three and four bedroom homes in Carolina Park’s newest phase offer two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half bathrooms and are priced from the $410s
Two decorated model homes are open daily for touring at Carolina Park -- the three-story Coosaw model with four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths in 3,206 square feet of living space with a detached two-car garage; and the two-story Thompson, with 2,446 square feet of living space, three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths with a bonus room and a detached two-car garage.
The Thompson floor plan features a downstairs master bedroom, “a design very popular with today’s home buying families,” Jinks said.
Carolina Park also has a townhome section that’s underway at the community which is convenient to the Mount Pleasant Town Center, downtown Charleston, the beaches and new hospitals.
Amenities on site include a Junior Olympic-size, zero entry swimming pool, tennis courts, a nautical playground and walking and biking trails.
Rhodes+Brito Awarded Contract to Design Renovations for the Nemours Hospital Administrative Support Group in Lake Nona
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Rhodes+Brito Architects, based in Orlando, was recently awarded a contract to design a new office build-out of an existing four story building at Lake Nona.
Ruffin Rhodes, co-founder and partner at Rhodes+Brito, said the scope includes a complete interior fit out of the third floor of approximately 20,000 square feet and approximately 6,200 square feet of the fourth floor.
The building is located at Lake Nona Town Center 6941 Lake Nona Blvd. Orlando.
Rhodes+Brito, which opened in Orlando in 1996, currently employs a staff of 20, including seven registered architects. The firm has exceptional experience providing architectural services to a wide variety of agencies thorough the state of Florida, including municipal government agencies, federal, education, aviation and senior living facilities.
Ruffin Rhodes, co-founder and partner at Rhodes+Brito, said the scope includes a complete interior fit out of the third floor of approximately 20,000 square feet and approximately 6,200 square feet of the fourth floor.
The building is located at Lake Nona Town Center 6941 Lake Nona Blvd. Orlando.
Rhodes+Brito, which opened in Orlando in 1996, currently employs a staff of 20, including seven registered architects. The firm has exceptional experience providing architectural services to a wide variety of agencies thorough the state of Florida, including municipal government agencies, federal, education, aviation and senior living facilities.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
UCF Spinout firm Nano Discovery Wins 2015 TechConnect Innovation Award for New Cancer Detection Screening Using Gold Nano Particles
Orlando, Fla. -- Nano Discovery, Inc. has been named a 2015 TechConnect Innovation Award winner. Only the top 20 percent of the hundreds of technologies submitted were selected to receive awards at the recent TechConnect 2015 Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Treen Huo, CEO, showcased Nano Discovery’s blood test for early detection of cancer and autoimmune diseases before an audience of potential investors and licensing partners. The company is seeking additional funding to further test its process and as well as partners to commercialize the procedure.
Nano Discovery’s invention utilizes about a dollar’s worth of microscopic gold particles to detect early signs of cancer in the blood. With a simple finger prick and some sophisticated testing equipment, Nano Discovery’s test takes just a few moments. The test is significantly more reliable than the standard early screening for cancers such as prostate cancer which currently is screened using the Protein Specific Antigen test (PSA). Nano Discovery’s testing process is proving effective at identifying cancer cells much earlier than most existing tests.
The lower cost and ease of administration mean the testing procedure could be done in a doctor’s office or pharmacy. Those factors along with the high degree of accuracy mean the procedure could save literally millions of lives by detecting the presence of cancer cells early on when treatment is most effective.
Nano Discovery is a client company of the UCF Business Incubation Program Central located at Central Florida Research Park in East Orange County.
Dr. Treen Huo, CEO, showcased Nano Discovery’s blood test for early detection of cancer and autoimmune diseases before an audience of potential investors and licensing partners. The company is seeking additional funding to further test its process and as well as partners to commercialize the procedure.
Nano Discovery’s invention utilizes about a dollar’s worth of microscopic gold particles to detect early signs of cancer in the blood. With a simple finger prick and some sophisticated testing equipment, Nano Discovery’s test takes just a few moments. The test is significantly more reliable than the standard early screening for cancers such as prostate cancer which currently is screened using the Protein Specific Antigen test (PSA). Nano Discovery’s testing process is proving effective at identifying cancer cells much earlier than most existing tests.
The lower cost and ease of administration mean the testing procedure could be done in a doctor’s office or pharmacy. Those factors along with the high degree of accuracy mean the procedure could save literally millions of lives by detecting the presence of cancer cells early on when treatment is most effective.
Nano Discovery is a client company of the UCF Business Incubation Program Central located at Central Florida Research Park in East Orange County.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
NAI Realvest Negotiates $950,000 Sale Price of Former PNC Bank Branch in East Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated the $950,000 sale price for the 5,000 square foot former PNC Bank branch facility at 3019 Lamberton Blvd. off Curry Ford and Dean Roads in East Orlando.
Mez Birdie, CCIM, director of retail and investment services at the firm and Chris Butera, investment associate negotiated the transaction on behalf of the seller Pittsburg-based PNC Bank.
Curry Investments, LLC of Coral Gables is the buyer and was represented by Fraga Management, Inc.
Mez Birdie, CCIM, director of retail and investment services at the firm and Chris Butera, investment associate negotiated the transaction on behalf of the seller Pittsburg-based PNC Bank.
Curry Investments, LLC of Coral Gables is the buyer and was represented by Fraga Management, Inc.
Berkadia Negotiates $96.3 million price in sale of 834 units in Tampa Portfolio of Apartment Properties
Tampa / Orlando, Fla. --- Berkadia, one of the nation’s largest and most active multifamily investment banking and research companies, recently negotiated a $96.3 million sale price for the Tampa Portfolio, comprising two apartment properties that total 834 units in Tampa and Brandon.
Jason Stanton, Senior Vice President for Berkadia in Tampa, participated in the transaction along with Partner Cole Whitaker and Senior Vice President Hal Warren in Orlando. Berkadia represented seller Covenant Capital Group of Nashville, Tennessee in both transactions.
Viera at Westchase apartments, with 390 units built in 1999, is located near the affluent Town N’ Country area in Tampa. Berkadia negotiated a $52.75 million sale price for the property. The buyer was Viera at Westchase, LLC.
Hamilton Bay apartments, located on the thriving east side of Tampa Bay in Brandon, was built in 1989-1990 with 444 units. Berkadia negotiated a sale price of $43.6 million for Hamilton Bay. Blue Rock Partners, LLC was the buyer.
The portfolio sale price averaged $115,527 per unit.
Whitaker said both communities saw capital improvements over the last four years that total more than $6.9 million and average $8,273 per unit.
“Capital enhancements focused on curb appeal, marketing, and resident experience,” Stanton explained.
Jason Stanton, Senior Vice President for Berkadia in Tampa, participated in the transaction along with Partner Cole Whitaker and Senior Vice President Hal Warren in Orlando. Berkadia represented seller Covenant Capital Group of Nashville, Tennessee in both transactions.
Viera at Westchase apartments, with 390 units built in 1999, is located near the affluent Town N’ Country area in Tampa. Berkadia negotiated a $52.75 million sale price for the property. The buyer was Viera at Westchase, LLC.
Hamilton Bay apartments, located on the thriving east side of Tampa Bay in Brandon, was built in 1989-1990 with 444 units. Berkadia negotiated a sale price of $43.6 million for Hamilton Bay. Blue Rock Partners, LLC was the buyer.
The portfolio sale price averaged $115,527 per unit.
Whitaker said both communities saw capital improvements over the last four years that total more than $6.9 million and average $8,273 per unit.
“Capital enhancements focused on curb appeal, marketing, and resident experience,” Stanton explained.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, Orlando Business Journal launch “Home of the Day” Luxury Real Estate Feature
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty and the Orlando Business Journal have formed a marketing alliance to launch “Home of The Day,” a luxury real estate feature that will be published daily at www.bizjournals.com/Orlando and in daily news email updates.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said “Home of the Day” is a unique opportunity to feature prized properties before an exclusive market of Orlando Business Journal readers.
“Each day one of Stirling’s exclusive properties will be featured with a story about the property, a gallery of 15 photographs and video, along with the listing agent’s photograph and information,” Soderstrom said.
Soderstrom said “Home Of The Day” features are content staples in 25 other Business Journal markets around the country.
“Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is always seeking inventive new ways to showcase our properties and to reach new markets,” Soderstrom said.
“Real estate marketing is evolving rapidly and “Home of the Day” offers a powerful and compelling way to reach thousands of readers whose occupations, incomes and buying preferences fall well within our customer profile,” Soderstrom said.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said “Home of the Day” is a unique opportunity to feature prized properties before an exclusive market of Orlando Business Journal readers.
“Each day one of Stirling’s exclusive properties will be featured with a story about the property, a gallery of 15 photographs and video, along with the listing agent’s photograph and information,” Soderstrom said.
Soderstrom said “Home Of The Day” features are content staples in 25 other Business Journal markets around the country.
“Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is always seeking inventive new ways to showcase our properties and to reach new markets,” Soderstrom said.
“Real estate marketing is evolving rapidly and “Home of the Day” offers a powerful and compelling way to reach thousands of readers whose occupations, incomes and buying preferences fall well within our customer profile,” Soderstrom said.
DrW Life Skills Institute President to Speak at the Florida Massage Therapy Assn Convention and Trade Show
ORLANDO, Fla., – Dr. Wanda Bonet-Gascot (“DrW”), founder and coaching program director at DrW Life Skills Institute in Kissimmee, will be a featured speaker at the 2015 Florida State Massage Convention and Trade Show June 25-28 in Orlando.
DrW said her talk will focus on Emotional Intelligence for Healthcare Professionals at the convention which is being held at the Caribe Royal All Suites Hotel and Convention Center on World Center Drive in Orlando
“I enjoy helping community leaders and professionals reach their potential, building their emotional intelligence skills. Emotional Intelligence skills improve health, increase productivity and enhance interpersonal relationships,” said DrW.
The Florida Massage Convention and Trade Show is where massage therapists enhance and expand their professional skills. Over 1,000 massage therapists are expected from around the world to learn massage modalities from leading educators in the industry.
Those attending will receive continuing education credits toward their requirements.
DrW is a certified life coach, who teaches emotional intelligence skills at DrW® Life Skills Institute which is a client member of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program’s Kissimmee incubator.
DrW said her talk will focus on Emotional Intelligence for Healthcare Professionals at the convention which is being held at the Caribe Royal All Suites Hotel and Convention Center on World Center Drive in Orlando
“I enjoy helping community leaders and professionals reach their potential, building their emotional intelligence skills. Emotional Intelligence skills improve health, increase productivity and enhance interpersonal relationships,” said DrW.
The Florida Massage Convention and Trade Show is where massage therapists enhance and expand their professional skills. Over 1,000 massage therapists are expected from around the world to learn massage modalities from leading educators in the industry.
Those attending will receive continuing education credits toward their requirements.
DrW is a certified life coach, who teaches emotional intelligence skills at DrW® Life Skills Institute which is a client member of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program’s Kissimmee incubator.
Hold-Thyssen Completes $9.2 Million Sale of Office Building in Affluent Marina area of Ft. Lauderdale
Ft Lauderdale, / Winter Park Fla. --- Hold-Thyssen, Inc., a commercial real estate services firm based in Winter Park, recently completed the $9,200,000.00 sale of a 36,040 square foot office building on the affluent 17th Street marina area of Ft. Lauderdale.
Robert P. Hold, principal at Hold-Thyssen and an owner of the office building, brokered the transaction representing the seller, 1600 17th St. Causeway LLC. The building was previously purchased by Hold and partners in 2005 for $7,300,000.00 and they targeted tenants in the maritime and related industries.
The property which was purchased by Sixteen Hundred Seventeenth, LLC was 100 percent leased at the time of the sale. Tenants include HSBC Bank and a number of maritime industry companies.
Hold-Thyssen provides commercial property and leasing and management services to institutional and private investor clients nationwide. The 40-year old firm’s current portfolio includes more that 100 commercial properties throughout the United States.
Robert P. Hold, principal at Hold-Thyssen and an owner of the office building, brokered the transaction representing the seller, 1600 17th St. Causeway LLC. The building was previously purchased by Hold and partners in 2005 for $7,300,000.00 and they targeted tenants in the maritime and related industries.
The property which was purchased by Sixteen Hundred Seventeenth, LLC was 100 percent leased at the time of the sale. Tenants include HSBC Bank and a number of maritime industry companies.
Hold-Thyssen provides commercial property and leasing and management services to institutional and private investor clients nationwide. The 40-year old firm’s current portfolio includes more that 100 commercial properties throughout the United States.
ROYAL OAK HOMES SELLING AT HERITAGE RUN IN KISSIMMEE-ST. CLOUD
St. Cloud, Fla. --- Royal Oak Homes, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, has started selling new three and four bedroom townhomes at Heritage Run, a gated community located on Boggy Creek Rd. spanning Kissimmee and St. Cloud.
Matt Orosz, co-president, said Royal Oak Homes is building 64 townhomes in the St. Cloud area of the Heritage Run community off SR 192.
Royal Oak’s new three and four bedroom townhomes with two-and-a-half baths in approximately 1,800 square feet of living space are priced from the $180s and come with a two-car garage.
Royal Oak will start construction of a model townhome in August and will have move-in ready units by December.
Heritage Run features a pool and cabana for residents and is conveniently located near shopping, banking, schools, places of worship and recreation. The community is walking distance to the 120-acre Osceola Heritage Park.
Matt Orosz, co-president, said Royal Oak Homes is building 64 townhomes in the St. Cloud area of the Heritage Run community off SR 192.
Royal Oak’s new three and four bedroom townhomes with two-and-a-half baths in approximately 1,800 square feet of living space are priced from the $180s and come with a two-car garage.
Royal Oak will start construction of a model townhome in August and will have move-in ready units by December.
Heritage Run features a pool and cabana for residents and is conveniently located near shopping, banking, schools, places of worship and recreation. The community is walking distance to the 120-acre Osceola Heritage Park.
Plenty of Space, Striking Views Point to Lennar’s New Terrace Condominiums at Treviso Bay in Naples
NAPLES, Fla. --- Lennar’s new Terrace Condominiums at Treviso Bay in Naples have linked the home builder’s popular free-flowing floor plans with spectacular water and preserve views to create ideal environments for maintenance-free leisurely living with plenty of room for entertaining.
David Meyers, director of sales and marketing for Lennar in southwest Florida, said new Terrace Condominiums at the unique community on Tamiami Trail in Naples boast three distinctive floor plans with sweeping views from the first to the fourth floors.
Two-bedroom, two-bath Terrace Condominiums at Treviso Bay range from an efficient, surprisingly spacious 1,107 square feet of living space to 1,284 square feet.
Each Terrace Condominium comes with reserved and covered parking and extra storage space, Meyers said.
The new Antonia model condominium offers 1,107 square feet of living space with a huge master suite that boasts his and hers walk-in closets.
The unique U-shaped kitchen features a comfortably intimate dinette area and serves the adjoining dining room and living room---ample open space to entertain family or friends in a spectacular setting that includes a screened lanai.
The Bellini model condominium, with 1,137 square feet of space, offers considerably more of the same luxury lifestyle, with walk-in closets, a full second bedroom suite and spectacular views.
Terrace Condominiums at Treviso Bay come with free Social Memberships to the Treviso Bay Champions Club and all the amenities of a world-class resort community, including its world class, Arthur Hills-designed Tournament Players' Club (TPC) golf course, a tennis center with pro shop, health club/spa/fitness center, aerobics and palates studios, bocce courts, resort-style pool with beach entry and adult area lap lanes, beach front lake area, and a year-round social calendar.
All homes at Treviso Bay are maintenance-free, with Lennar’s “Everything’s Included” pledge: a selection upgrades such as crown molding, granite countertops, wood cabinetry, designer light fixtures, stainless steel appliances all at the one Lennar price. It also includes one of the highest-rated energy efficiency packages in the industry, Meyers explained.
David Meyers, director of sales and marketing for Lennar in southwest Florida, said new Terrace Condominiums at the unique community on Tamiami Trail in Naples boast three distinctive floor plans with sweeping views from the first to the fourth floors.
Two-bedroom, two-bath Terrace Condominiums at Treviso Bay range from an efficient, surprisingly spacious 1,107 square feet of living space to 1,284 square feet.
Each Terrace Condominium comes with reserved and covered parking and extra storage space, Meyers said.
The new Antonia model condominium offers 1,107 square feet of living space with a huge master suite that boasts his and hers walk-in closets.
The unique U-shaped kitchen features a comfortably intimate dinette area and serves the adjoining dining room and living room---ample open space to entertain family or friends in a spectacular setting that includes a screened lanai.
The Bellini model condominium, with 1,137 square feet of space, offers considerably more of the same luxury lifestyle, with walk-in closets, a full second bedroom suite and spectacular views.
Terrace Condominiums at Treviso Bay come with free Social Memberships to the Treviso Bay Champions Club and all the amenities of a world-class resort community, including its world class, Arthur Hills-designed Tournament Players' Club (TPC) golf course, a tennis center with pro shop, health club/spa/fitness center, aerobics and palates studios, bocce courts, resort-style pool with beach entry and adult area lap lanes, beach front lake area, and a year-round social calendar.
All homes at Treviso Bay are maintenance-free, with Lennar’s “Everything’s Included” pledge: a selection upgrades such as crown molding, granite countertops, wood cabinetry, designer light fixtures, stainless steel appliances all at the one Lennar price. It also includes one of the highest-rated energy efficiency packages in the industry, Meyers explained.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Long Term Lease for High End Basketball Footwear Retailer in Downtown Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently completed a long-term lease agreement on behalf of Sneaker Syndicate LLC, for its new downtown Orlando headquarters at 213 N. Magnolia Ave.
NAI Realvest Broker Associate Mitch Heidrich, brokered the transaction on behalf of both the landlord, D. Arthur Yergey, and the tenant, a designer of high end basketball footwear who relocated to the new 1,450 square foot retail store from an E. Pine Street location.
NAI Realvest Broker Associate Mitch Heidrich, brokered the transaction on behalf of both the landlord, D. Arthur Yergey, and the tenant, a designer of high end basketball footwear who relocated to the new 1,450 square foot retail store from an E. Pine Street location.
Gran Paradiso in North Port officially opened new $9.7 Million Community Clubhouse, Massive Swimming Pool and Cabanas
Venice, Fla. --- Lennar recently hosted local officials and residents at a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony at Gran Paradiso in North Port for its newly completed its $9.7 Million community clubhouse and resort style swimming pool at the luxury community located on Galleria Boulevard off U.S. 41.
David Meyers, director of sales and marketing in Lennar’s Southwest Florida Division, said the 20,000 square foot clubhouse, which adjoins the zero-entry swimming pool and cabanas, includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, media center, a spa, steam room and locker facilities.
“Gran Paradiso’s walk-in resort style swimming pool and cabana is spectacular. This is the largest pool within a gated community in Sarasota County,” Meyers said.
The amenity center is surrounded by 17,000 square feet of paver brick plaza that leads to tennis courts, fitness trails and a children’s playground.
Altogether 1,800 new homes are planned at Gran Paradiso, priced from the high $100s to more than $500,000.
Lennar’s Estate Homes, Executive Homes, Manor Homes and Villas at Gran Paradiso range in size from 1,340 square feet of living space to almost 4,000 square feet.
Every new Lennar home at Gran Paradiso comes with the homebuilder’s Everything’s IncludedTM pledge: upgrades like crown molding, granite counters, wood cabinetry, designer fixtures, stainless steel appliances and highly rated energy efficiency for starters, are included in the standard Lennar purchase price.
David Meyers, director of sales and marketing in Lennar’s Southwest Florida Division, said the 20,000 square foot clubhouse, which adjoins the zero-entry swimming pool and cabanas, includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, media center, a spa, steam room and locker facilities.
“Gran Paradiso’s walk-in resort style swimming pool and cabana is spectacular. This is the largest pool within a gated community in Sarasota County,” Meyers said.
The amenity center is surrounded by 17,000 square feet of paver brick plaza that leads to tennis courts, fitness trails and a children’s playground.
Altogether 1,800 new homes are planned at Gran Paradiso, priced from the high $100s to more than $500,000.
Lennar’s Estate Homes, Executive Homes, Manor Homes and Villas at Gran Paradiso range in size from 1,340 square feet of living space to almost 4,000 square feet.
Every new Lennar home at Gran Paradiso comes with the homebuilder’s Everything’s IncludedTM pledge: upgrades like crown molding, granite counters, wood cabinetry, designer fixtures, stainless steel appliances and highly rated energy efficiency for starters, are included in the standard Lennar purchase price.
Two new tenant companies at Aloma Business Center boost occupancy to 100 Percent
WINTER PARK, Fla. --- Winston-James Development recently added two new tenants to its business center on Aloma Avenue in Winter Park.
Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James Development, said LGPL, Inc. a Chic- Fil-A franchisee leased 1,875 square feet at Aloma Business Center in Winter Park.
At the same time, Albors Associates LLC also leased 1,875 square feet at Aloma Business Center. Albors Associates is a translation consulting firm, Schwartz said.
Aloma Business Center, which opened in 2002 with 75,000 square feet of commercial suite space, is now 100 percent leased.
Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James Development, said LGPL, Inc. a Chic- Fil-A franchisee leased 1,875 square feet at Aloma Business Center in Winter Park.
At the same time, Albors Associates LLC also leased 1,875 square feet at Aloma Business Center. Albors Associates is a translation consulting firm, Schwartz said.
Aloma Business Center, which opened in 2002 with 75,000 square feet of commercial suite space, is now 100 percent leased.
Berkadia Took Top Honors at BBJ’s “Best Places to Work” Awards Celebration in Downtown Birmingham
Birmingham, Ala. -- The Birmingham office of Berkadia, a multifamily investment banking and research company, was honored as one of Birmingham’s Best Places to Work at a recent awards celebration at the Sheraton downtown.
David Oakley, partner who heads Berkadia’s office in Birmingham, said his company ranked first in its category – small office with 10-24 employees.
“We are very proud of the recognition we have received from our employees and to be among those companies with the best work environments,” said Oakley.
The recent event was Birmingham Business Journal’s 10th Best Places to Work awards which spotlight those companies that set a standard for a healthy work-life balance and offer the best perks, and the best benefits.
David Oakley, partner who heads Berkadia’s office in Birmingham, said his company ranked first in its category – small office with 10-24 employees.
“We are very proud of the recognition we have received from our employees and to be among those companies with the best work environments,” said Oakley.
The recent event was Birmingham Business Journal’s 10th Best Places to Work awards which spotlight those companies that set a standard for a healthy work-life balance and offer the best perks, and the best benefits.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
UCF Graduate and Serial Entrepreneur Launches New Venture BlurtBox.com
Orlando, Fla. --- UCF Rosen School graduate Julien Meyer has launched yet another online venture.
BlurtBox.com provides restaurants and hospitality companies the opportunity to receive customer feedback via a “direct line” that is anonymous---something customers like---and private---something owners like even more.
“Private” is important. Sites such as Yelp, TripAdvisor, Urban Spoon and others suffer from fake reviews and nasty “graffiti” that can be posted by anyone with anger they want to get off their chest.
And those reviews are public. In many markets, an off-the-wall review can seriously harm a business.
BlurtBox.com offers just the opposite---a “digital comment box” that allows customers to communicate immediately, anonymously, directly and privately with the business owners.
“Owners want to know what’s going on in their businesses, but if they own more than one location, it’s impossible for them to be everywhere at once,” Meyer explained.
“Hospitality businesses in particular need to collect qualitative data. Owners need to know what customers are thinking to provide the best customer experience, and they need to know right away so they can address the issue,” he said.
Meyer launched BlurtBox to provide honest feedback from customers in real time to business owners in a private dashboard.
“That means business owners can use reviews to actually improve their business and not be afraid of online public reviews,” Meyer said.
“BlurtBox is a simple and inexpensive solution. BlurtBox gives all customers the power to comment and communicate directly with owners and positively impact businesses that they care about,” Meyer said.
Meyer started CollegeTKTS.com during his junior year at UCF to sell concert tickets at a discount to university students and parlayed his success into the acquisition of CollegeStack.com. Meyer’s companies are clients of the University of Central Florida’s Business Incubation Program at the Central Florida Research Park in East Orange County.
BlurtBox.com provides restaurants and hospitality companies the opportunity to receive customer feedback via a “direct line” that is anonymous---something customers like---and private---something owners like even more.
“Private” is important. Sites such as Yelp, TripAdvisor, Urban Spoon and others suffer from fake reviews and nasty “graffiti” that can be posted by anyone with anger they want to get off their chest.
And those reviews are public. In many markets, an off-the-wall review can seriously harm a business.
BlurtBox.com offers just the opposite---a “digital comment box” that allows customers to communicate immediately, anonymously, directly and privately with the business owners.
“Owners want to know what’s going on in their businesses, but if they own more than one location, it’s impossible for them to be everywhere at once,” Meyer explained.
“Hospitality businesses in particular need to collect qualitative data. Owners need to know what customers are thinking to provide the best customer experience, and they need to know right away so they can address the issue,” he said.
Meyer launched BlurtBox to provide honest feedback from customers in real time to business owners in a private dashboard.
“That means business owners can use reviews to actually improve their business and not be afraid of online public reviews,” Meyer said.
“BlurtBox is a simple and inexpensive solution. BlurtBox gives all customers the power to comment and communicate directly with owners and positively impact businesses that they care about,” Meyer said.
Meyer started CollegeTKTS.com during his junior year at UCF to sell concert tickets at a discount to university students and parlayed his success into the acquisition of CollegeStack.com. Meyer’s companies are clients of the University of Central Florida’s Business Incubation Program at the Central Florida Research Park in East Orange County.
Beazer Homes opens at Avalon Park West in Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel, Fla. --- Avalon Park West, the area’s fastest-growing, traditionally designed community recently welcomed Beazer Homes at the community. The homebuilder recently held a grand opening to showcase its new St. Augustine II model at the community located off S.R. 54 in Wesley Chapel.
Stephanie Lerret, vice president of marketing at Avalon Park Group, the developer of Avalon Park West, Beazer’s two-story St. Augustine II offers four bedrooms with three baths in 2,546 square feet of family living space priced from $265,990. Special features include an optional fifth bedroom and bath upstairs and energy efficient features that save money every month on utility bills.
Lerret said Beazer Homes, who joins Avex Homes and DR Horton as builders in the community, plans to build 55 new three, four and five-bedroom homes priced from the mid-$200s in the Cypress Village neighborhood of Avalon Park West.
Beazer’s new model home, located at 5200 Autumn Ridge Drive is open daily for tours. For more information call 813-422-5549 or visit www.beazer.com.
Stephanie Lerret, vice president of marketing at Avalon Park Group, the developer of Avalon Park West, Beazer’s two-story St. Augustine II offers four bedrooms with three baths in 2,546 square feet of family living space priced from $265,990. Special features include an optional fifth bedroom and bath upstairs and energy efficient features that save money every month on utility bills.
Lerret said Beazer Homes, who joins Avex Homes and DR Horton as builders in the community, plans to build 55 new three, four and five-bedroom homes priced from the mid-$200s in the Cypress Village neighborhood of Avalon Park West.
Beazer’s new model home, located at 5200 Autumn Ridge Drive is open daily for tours. For more information call 813-422-5549 or visit www.beazer.com.
Monday, June 8, 2015
NAI Realvest Completes Sale of Four Acres of Commercial land West of the Airport to City of Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Partyka Group at NAI Realvest brokered the sale of four acres of land at 8855 Binnacle Way just west of Orlando International Airport. The City of Orlando purchased the commercial property for $350,000.
NAI Realvest Partner Paul P. Partyka and Associate Juan Jimenez negotiated the transaction representing the local seller, Florida Emergency Medicine Foundation, who recently completed its new headquarters building. The proceeds from the sale of the four-acre parcel was used to pay down the mortgage for the new building.
NAI Realvest Partner Paul P. Partyka and Associate Juan Jimenez negotiated the transaction representing the local seller, Florida Emergency Medicine Foundation, who recently completed its new headquarters building. The proceeds from the sale of the four-acre parcel was used to pay down the mortgage for the new building.
Hold-Thyssen Negotiates New Five Year Lease at Phillips Place for Third Central Florida location of pain management, wellness center
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Hold-Thyssen, a real estate services firm headquartered in Winter Park, recently negotiated a five-year lease agreement for 1,022 rentable square feet of professional office space at Phillips Place, 7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd. in southwest Orlando.
Darby Hold, transaction specialist for Hold-Thyssen, Inc. negotiated the agreement representing the Cincinnati, Ohio-based landlord, Financial Way Realty, Inc.
The new tenant, Florida Center for Hormones & Wellness, leased the space due to its prime location for their service of administering anti-aging and pain management treatments for several decades. They have two other Central Florida locations. The tenant was represented by Bob Atkins with Atkins Commercial Real Estate.
Hold-Thyssen, Inc. is the leasing and management representative for the 56,000 square foot Phillips Place Office Building, which is currently 86 percent leased
Hold-Thyssen, Inc. provides commercial property and leasing and management services to institutional and private investor clients nationwide. The 40-year old firm’s current portfolio includes more that 100 commercial properties throughout the United States.
Darby Hold, transaction specialist for Hold-Thyssen, Inc. negotiated the agreement representing the Cincinnati, Ohio-based landlord, Financial Way Realty, Inc.
The new tenant, Florida Center for Hormones & Wellness, leased the space due to its prime location for their service of administering anti-aging and pain management treatments for several decades. They have two other Central Florida locations. The tenant was represented by Bob Atkins with Atkins Commercial Real Estate.
Hold-Thyssen, Inc. is the leasing and management representative for the 56,000 square foot Phillips Place Office Building, which is currently 86 percent leased
Hold-Thyssen, Inc. provides commercial property and leasing and management services to institutional and private investor clients nationwide. The 40-year old firm’s current portfolio includes more that 100 commercial properties throughout the United States.
Friday, June 5, 2015
The Henin Group Announces Development of Riviera Bella East in DeBary, and Apartment Community in Casselberry
WINTER PARK, Fla. — Henin Group, the Winter Park based developer of the award-winning Riviera Bella luxury community overlooking the St. Johns River in Debary, has plans for a similar residential development just east of the gated community.
Jerome Henin, who heads the Henin Group, recently announced that development of Riviera Bella East is now underway with 280 homesites on Fort Florida Road in Debary, close to four miles from the DeBary SunRail train station.
Henin said floor plans and pricing of the new single-family homes to be built there are still undetermined.
Henin added that his firm is also putting together plans for an upscale apartment community with approximately 90 units in Casselberry.
“It’s all still in the planning and approval stages now,” Henin said. “No pricing yet.”
The Henin Group comprises Henin Homes and Henin Realty and specializes in luxury community and multifamily development and sales, property management, commercial retail development, infill development and renovations.
Jerome Henin, who heads the Henin Group, recently announced that development of Riviera Bella East is now underway with 280 homesites on Fort Florida Road in Debary, close to four miles from the DeBary SunRail train station.
Henin said floor plans and pricing of the new single-family homes to be built there are still undetermined.
Henin added that his firm is also putting together plans for an upscale apartment community with approximately 90 units in Casselberry.
“It’s all still in the planning and approval stages now,” Henin said. “No pricing yet.”
The Henin Group comprises Henin Homes and Henin Realty and specializes in luxury community and multifamily development and sales, property management, commercial retail development, infill development and renovations.
Girl Scouts spearhead drive for flagpole, monument at Villages of Royal Palm in Port Orange
PORT ORANGE, Fla. — A pair of Girl Scouts, Taylor and Morgan Hibel spearheaded a drive to raise money for a flagpole and monument for veterans at the Villages of Royal Palm in Port Orange.
The youngsters launched the drive which raised some $3,500 for the monument and flagpole.
The monument honors all veterans, Jamie Allen Adley, president of Villages of Royal Palm, said. A special ceremony was held recently for the installation of the flagpole and monument.
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3282 participated in the dedication ceremonies including the men’s and women’s auxiliary.
The youngsters launched the drive which raised some $3,500 for the monument and flagpole.
The monument honors all veterans, Jamie Allen Adley, president of Villages of Royal Palm, said. A special ceremony was held recently for the installation of the flagpole and monument.
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3282 participated in the dedication ceremonies including the men’s and women’s auxiliary.
Riviera Bella’s Phase 3 Now Open, Phase Four to open early next year at the exclusive DeBary waterfront community
DeBary, Fla. – Phase Three at the award-winning, Riviera Bella community located off Fort Florida Road overlooking the St. Johns River in DeBary is open now and sales will be underway in late June.
Jerome Henin, president of the Henin Group, developer of the luxury master-planned community, said there are 38 home sites in the new phase with 50 and 70-foot widths.
Henin said M/I Homes is the builder in the new phase and they are nearing completion of two additional four-bedroom model homes.
New homes in Phase Three at Riviera Bella range from 2,100 square feet of living area to 5,200 square feet and are priced from the mid $200s to more than $500,000.
Henin said M/I Homes will also be building new homes in Phase Four at Riviera Bella which will open early next year with 47 new home sites.
Jerome Henin, president of the Henin Group, developer of the luxury master-planned community, said there are 38 home sites in the new phase with 50 and 70-foot widths.
Henin said M/I Homes is the builder in the new phase and they are nearing completion of two additional four-bedroom model homes.
New homes in Phase Three at Riviera Bella range from 2,100 square feet of living area to 5,200 square feet and are priced from the mid $200s to more than $500,000.
Henin said M/I Homes will also be building new homes in Phase Four at Riviera Bella which will open early next year with 47 new home sites.
M/I Homes has 11 exclusive lakefront home sites on Lake ToHo at Lake Pointe in St. Cloud
ORLANDO, Fla. -- M/I Homes is offering 11 exclusive lakefront home sites at Lake Pointe, in a gated community located off Narcoossee Road overlooking Fells Cove on East Lake ToHo in St. Cloud.
David Byrnes, area president of M/I Homes, said the homebuilder recently completed two move-in ready homes at Lake Pointe and two more will be completed within the next 30-60 days. All four homes come with a three-car garage.
The new homes that are ready to move in now are the Grandview plan with five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths in 4,770 square feet of living area priced from $659,990 and the Granville plan with six bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, 5,200 square feet priced from $699,990. Both homes are two-stories, Byrnes added.
The two move-in ready homes that are nearing completion feature single-story designs – the Calabria with four bedrooms and three baths and 2,845 square feet priced from $539,990 and the San Remo Ultra V with three bedrooms and three baths with 2,931 square feet of living area.
New three to six bedroom Mediterranean-style homes at Lake Pointe are priced from $440,990 to $799,990, Byrnes said, with from 2,721 square feet of living area to 5,200 square feet.
Lake Pointe, located off Narcoossee Road within minutes of southeast Orlando’s Medical City, features security cameras at the entry, pristine ponds, natural preserve areas, a swimming pool and spacious cabana, waterfront park with tennis courts, a viewing dock and canal access to Lake Toho.
David Byrnes, area president of M/I Homes, said the homebuilder recently completed two move-in ready homes at Lake Pointe and two more will be completed within the next 30-60 days. All four homes come with a three-car garage.
The new homes that are ready to move in now are the Grandview plan with five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths in 4,770 square feet of living area priced from $659,990 and the Granville plan with six bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, 5,200 square feet priced from $699,990. Both homes are two-stories, Byrnes added.
The two move-in ready homes that are nearing completion feature single-story designs – the Calabria with four bedrooms and three baths and 2,845 square feet priced from $539,990 and the San Remo Ultra V with three bedrooms and three baths with 2,931 square feet of living area.
New three to six bedroom Mediterranean-style homes at Lake Pointe are priced from $440,990 to $799,990, Byrnes said, with from 2,721 square feet of living area to 5,200 square feet.
Lake Pointe, located off Narcoossee Road within minutes of southeast Orlando’s Medical City, features security cameras at the entry, pristine ponds, natural preserve areas, a swimming pool and spacious cabana, waterfront park with tennis courts, a viewing dock and canal access to Lake Toho.
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Carter Solutions to provide Orange County Sheriff’s Office SharePoint Disaster Recovery and Development Support
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Carter Solutions, a leading Orlando IT company with more than 20 years of experience in DotNetNuke, SharePoint and Mobile developments software, has earned a contract to provide the Orange County Sheriff’s Office with SharePoint disaster recovery and SharePoint development services.
Tony Carter, president of Carter Solutions, said the Orange County Sheriff’s Office uses SharePoint to communicate with more than 2,500 deputies and aides.
“Carter Solutions will provide disaster recovery and development support software to make sure there is continuity of this mission critical system,” Carter explained.
The contract also includes training and consulting work.
Carter Solutions is a client company of the University of Central Florida’s Business Incubation Program in the Central Florida Research Park in east Orange County.
Tony Carter, president of Carter Solutions, said the Orange County Sheriff’s Office uses SharePoint to communicate with more than 2,500 deputies and aides.
“Carter Solutions will provide disaster recovery and development support software to make sure there is continuity of this mission critical system,” Carter explained.
The contract also includes training and consulting work.
Carter Solutions is a client company of the University of Central Florida’s Business Incubation Program in the Central Florida Research Park in east Orange County.
Geocove Inc. graduates from UCF Business Incubation Program, Opens New Offices in Orlando and Buffalo
Orlando, Fla. / Buffalo, N.Y. -- Geocove, Inc., a leading provider of GIS-based technology that helps disaster management teams assess the magnitude of storm destruction and plan damage control and recovery operations, is opening new offices in Orlando and Buffalo.
Karyn Tareen, chief executive officer of Geocove and a graduate of the University of Buffalo (UB), said the company recently graduated from the University of Central Florida (UCF) Business Incubator at the Central Florida Research Park in East Orange County and moved into offices just down the street at 12001 Research Parkway.
Geocove was recently accepted into START-UP NY, a new initiative by the State of New York to provide tax incentives to business expanding to New York. Geocove will open a new office next month at the University of Buffalo’s Technology Incubator located in Amherst, New York.
For Tareen, the Buffalo office offers a wealth of opportunities and local expertise. A graduate of the UB’s prestigious Geography Department, Tareen said she is looking forward to reestablishing her relationships with the university.
“I am looking forward to a continuing relationship with the university and its students,” Tareen said.
Tareen said Geocove’s new UB office is already a success. “We are looking forward to the first round of UB interns starting this summer,” Tareen said.
Karyn Tareen, chief executive officer of Geocove and a graduate of the University of Buffalo (UB), said the company recently graduated from the University of Central Florida (UCF) Business Incubator at the Central Florida Research Park in East Orange County and moved into offices just down the street at 12001 Research Parkway.
Geocove was recently accepted into START-UP NY, a new initiative by the State of New York to provide tax incentives to business expanding to New York. Geocove will open a new office next month at the University of Buffalo’s Technology Incubator located in Amherst, New York.
For Tareen, the Buffalo office offers a wealth of opportunities and local expertise. A graduate of the UB’s prestigious Geography Department, Tareen said she is looking forward to reestablishing her relationships with the university.
“I am looking forward to a continuing relationship with the university and its students,” Tareen said.
Tareen said Geocove’s new UB office is already a success. “We are looking forward to the first round of UB interns starting this summer,” Tareen said.
Oceans Luxury Realty Will Double its Property Management Sales This Year
Daytona Beach Shores, Fla. -- Oceans Luxury Realty, the Daytona Beach Shores firm that focuses on management and sales of luxury oceanfront resort homes and condominiums in Volusia County, is set to double its sales this year.
Crystal Anderson, president of Oceans Luxury Realty, said the company’s property management division was averaging $50,000 per week in sales last year but that will double this year based on first quarter results.
Oceans Luxury Realty manages more than 200 units along the east coast of Central Florida, Anderson said.
The company currently employs 14 full time associates and six property management staffers in Daytona Beach Shores, Port Orange and Ormond Beach.
Currently Oceans Luxury Realty has two locations on U.S. A1A in Daytona Beach Shores.
Since the start of this year, Anderson said the company has handled property management sales valued at over $1 million.
Crystal Anderson, president of Oceans Luxury Realty, said the company’s property management division was averaging $50,000 per week in sales last year but that will double this year based on first quarter results.
Oceans Luxury Realty manages more than 200 units along the east coast of Central Florida, Anderson said.
The company currently employs 14 full time associates and six property management staffers in Daytona Beach Shores, Port Orange and Ormond Beach.
Currently Oceans Luxury Realty has two locations on U.S. A1A in Daytona Beach Shores.
Since the start of this year, Anderson said the company has handled property management sales valued at over $1 million.
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