KISSIMMEE, Fla. --- Dr. Wanda Bonet-Gascot, Ph.D., CEO of the DRW Life Skills Institute in Kissimmee, is becoming an increasingly active media consultant and interview subject on the topic of emotional intelligence and how increasing EI skills promotes happiness, well-being and self-confidence.
Appearing as “Dr. W,” Dr. Bonet-Gascot has recently appeared on Telemundo Orlando’s Orlando Avanza, Mira TV, Mundo Fox Orlando, Contigo Cada Mañana, Florida Exclusivo, La Voz and Conversando television and radio programs, and in the pages of Osceola's Woman Newspaper, Nosotras Magazine, El Coqui Newspaper and the UCF College of Medicine SPs e-newsletter.
“This media tour has been mainly focused on Spanish language channels and programs due to the increase of the Spanish-speaking community in Central Florida. I’m looking forward to expand the tour to the English and Brazilian community in 2016 offering opportunities to learn about the importance of emotional intelligence,” Dr. Bonet-Gascot said.
The DRW Life Skills Institute provides a safe and confidential environment to discover, learn and practice Emotional Intelligence with coaching, consulting, seminars, workshops and certifications.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Winter Springs CEO Appointed Technology Judge at Global Trillion-Dollar CTIA 2015 Wireless Industry Convention Sept. 9-11
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. -- Bill Stueber, founder of Wireless Assets Holdings LLC in Winter Springs, has been appointed as a Technology Judge at the CTIA Super Mobility 2015 wireless industry convention in Las Vegas September 9-11.
It’s the third straight year that Stueber, a 33-year veteran of the wireless industry, has been invited as a technology judge for the CTIA award program.
Super Mobility 2015 is the world’s largest trade convention for mobile, wireless and smart phone technology companies. The highly-competitive technology and innovation judging takes place across 18 different categories this year.
“CTIA is expecting more than 40,000 delegates from all over the world, including every major player from an industry that is rapidly changing the world,” Stueber explained.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler is a scheduled keynote speaker at the event, along with Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure, Glenn Lurie, CEO of AT&T Mobility, and Verizon Executive Vice President Marni Walden.
Wireless Assets, is a technology company that has developed a unique, highly-intuitive research metrics “dashboard” platform that allows institutional investors to experience complex analytics in a fraction of the typical time necessary to assimilate large amounts of data. The comprehensive, but simplified, view provides the company’s clients greater insight and a decidedly competitive edge.
Wireless Assets is the spun-off technology arm of Telecom Partners Group, a 13-year old telecommunications industry research group headquartered on Wall Street.
Rafael Caamano, associate director of the UCF Business Incubation program said Stueber ranks as one of the world’s leading experts in wireless industry technology.
“This appointment is a huge honor for Wireless Assets and the UCF Business Incubation Program, and big news for economic development in Winter Springs,” Caamano said.
Wireless Assets, with offices in New York, is a client of the UCF Business Incubator’s Soft Landing Program in Winter Springs.
It’s the third straight year that Stueber, a 33-year veteran of the wireless industry, has been invited as a technology judge for the CTIA award program.
Super Mobility 2015 is the world’s largest trade convention for mobile, wireless and smart phone technology companies. The highly-competitive technology and innovation judging takes place across 18 different categories this year.
“CTIA is expecting more than 40,000 delegates from all over the world, including every major player from an industry that is rapidly changing the world,” Stueber explained.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler is a scheduled keynote speaker at the event, along with Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure, Glenn Lurie, CEO of AT&T Mobility, and Verizon Executive Vice President Marni Walden.
Wireless Assets, is a technology company that has developed a unique, highly-intuitive research metrics “dashboard” platform that allows institutional investors to experience complex analytics in a fraction of the typical time necessary to assimilate large amounts of data. The comprehensive, but simplified, view provides the company’s clients greater insight and a decidedly competitive edge.
Wireless Assets is the spun-off technology arm of Telecom Partners Group, a 13-year old telecommunications industry research group headquartered on Wall Street.
Rafael Caamano, associate director of the UCF Business Incubation program said Stueber ranks as one of the world’s leading experts in wireless industry technology.
“This appointment is a huge honor for Wireless Assets and the UCF Business Incubation Program, and big news for economic development in Winter Springs,” Caamano said.
Wireless Assets, with offices in New York, is a client of the UCF Business Incubator’s Soft Landing Program in Winter Springs.
Berkadia Closes on 332 Apartment Units in Birmingham for $14,110,000
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Berkadia, one of the nation’s largest and most active multifamily investment banking and research companies, recently completed the sale of the Devonshire Place and Sun Valley Apartments, a 332-unit multifamily property for $14,110,000 or $42,500 per unit.
David Oakley, managing director and Josh Jacobs, investment sales associate in Berkadia’s Alabama regional office negotiated the sale representing the New York-based seller of the apartments located at 2349 8th St. NW in Birmingham’s northwest corridor near Pinson and Center Point submarkets.
Built in 1971 and 1974, Devonshire Place and Sun Valley is a garden-style, two- and three-story community situated on approximately 19.76 acres of land with a density of 16.60 units per acre and an average unit size of 1,043 square feet.
The property houses a total of 346,260 square feet, offering a well-balanced unit mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 500 to 1,560 square feet.
The buyer was New York-based Devonshire Apartments AL, LLC.
David Oakley, managing director and Josh Jacobs, investment sales associate in Berkadia’s Alabama regional office negotiated the sale representing the New York-based seller of the apartments located at 2349 8th St. NW in Birmingham’s northwest corridor near Pinson and Center Point submarkets.
Built in 1971 and 1974, Devonshire Place and Sun Valley is a garden-style, two- and three-story community situated on approximately 19.76 acres of land with a density of 16.60 units per acre and an average unit size of 1,043 square feet.
The property houses a total of 346,260 square feet, offering a well-balanced unit mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 500 to 1,560 square feet.
The buyer was New York-based Devonshire Apartments AL, LLC.
NAI Realvest Negotiates $3,900,000 Sale of Winter Park Infill Industrial Facility
WINTER PARK, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated the $3,900,000 sale leaseback of the Accord Industries facility located at 4001 N. Forsyth Rd. in Winter Park.
The NAI Realvest team of Drew Saphos, CCIM, Chairman George Livingston, and Principal Christie Alexander negotiated the transaction on behalf of the seller, Accord Industries, LLC.
The 23.84 acre sale includes a partial long-term leaseback of the infill industrial site to Accord Industries, a privately held U.S. owned and operated manufacturer of extruded PVC pipe. Accord Industries will continue its operations at the Winter Park location.
The buyer is Winter Park-based Forsyth Commerce Center, LLC, who was represented by KR Properties of Central Florida.
The NAI Realvest team of Drew Saphos, CCIM, Chairman George Livingston, and Principal Christie Alexander negotiated the transaction on behalf of the seller, Accord Industries, LLC.
The 23.84 acre sale includes a partial long-term leaseback of the infill industrial site to Accord Industries, a privately held U.S. owned and operated manufacturer of extruded PVC pipe. Accord Industries will continue its operations at the Winter Park location.
The buyer is Winter Park-based Forsyth Commerce Center, LLC, who was represented by KR Properties of Central Florida.
Monday, August 24, 2015
Winter Springs Company Seico Technology Earns Major Contract from Dominican Republic Air Force
Winter Springs, Fla. -- Seico Technology in Winter Springs was recently awarded a major contract to provide sophisticated software and technical support to the Dominican Republic Air Force.
Mauricio Orjuela, general manager at Seico Technology, said the contract is one of the first of many he expects from Latin America.
“We opened our North American office in Winter Springs because it affords us a base from which to expand our business in Latin America and the Caribbean,” Orjuela said.
Under terms of the contract, Seico Technology will provide its proprietary Icarus Plus software and maintenance protocol system in the Dominican Republic.
Icarus Plus is a comprehensive system that optimizes and integrates data from multiple complex sources to help Air Force commanders implement required maintenance functions while controlling costs and eliminating errors.
Seico Technology, headquartered in Bogota, Colombia, chose Winter Springs and the UCF Business Incubator’s Soft Landing program to locate its first North American office. The company hopes to move its headquarters to Florida in the near future.
Mauricio Orjuela, general manager at Seico Technology, said the contract is one of the first of many he expects from Latin America.
“We opened our North American office in Winter Springs because it affords us a base from which to expand our business in Latin America and the Caribbean,” Orjuela said.
Under terms of the contract, Seico Technology will provide its proprietary Icarus Plus software and maintenance protocol system in the Dominican Republic.
Icarus Plus is a comprehensive system that optimizes and integrates data from multiple complex sources to help Air Force commanders implement required maintenance functions while controlling costs and eliminating errors.
Seico Technology, headquartered in Bogota, Colombia, chose Winter Springs and the UCF Business Incubator’s Soft Landing program to locate its first North American office. The company hopes to move its headquarters to Florida in the near future.
BERKADIA FACILITATES SALES OF ALABAMA APARTMENT PROPERTIES WORTH MORE THAN $154 MILLION OVER LAST 90 DAYS
Birmingham, Ala. – Berkadia recently negotiated the sale of nine multi-family investment properties over the past 90 days. The properties, which are located throughout Alabama, consist of 2,475 units and sold for a combined $154,060,000.
David Oakley, managing director of Berkadia’s Alabama office, said that his team negotiated the sales on behalf of the sellers. “These deals are a testament to the dedication of our team and the strength of multi-family market across the Southeast. We’re grateful for the opportunity to assist investors and look forward to continuing our relationships with them,” Oakley said.
The team’s largest sale of the period – Landmark at Magnolia Glen, a 1,080-unit property on Centennial Drive in Hoover, sold for $71.5 million to an investment group based in Irvine, Calif.
Most recently, the team facilitated the sale of two Center Point communities, Devonshire and Sun Valley. The communities sold together for a combined $14.11 million.
Other Birmingham area sales include Inverness Landing, a 322-unit property, which sold for $27.6 million; River Place on the Cahaba, a 213-property, which sold for $17.7 million; Town Park, a 270-unit property, which sold for $15.025 million; TimberChase, a 94-unit property, which sold for $4.825 million; and Fox Hall, a 36-unit property, which sold for $2.3 million. In Mobile, Woodland Square, a 128-unit property, for $4 million.
Royce Emerson and William Parkhurst brokered the River Place on the Cahaba and the Town Park transactions. Josh Jacobs brokered the TimberChase and the Devonshire-Sun Valley transactions.
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.
David Oakley, managing director of Berkadia’s Alabama office, said that his team negotiated the sales on behalf of the sellers. “These deals are a testament to the dedication of our team and the strength of multi-family market across the Southeast. We’re grateful for the opportunity to assist investors and look forward to continuing our relationships with them,” Oakley said.
The team’s largest sale of the period – Landmark at Magnolia Glen, a 1,080-unit property on Centennial Drive in Hoover, sold for $71.5 million to an investment group based in Irvine, Calif.
Most recently, the team facilitated the sale of two Center Point communities, Devonshire and Sun Valley. The communities sold together for a combined $14.11 million.
Other Birmingham area sales include Inverness Landing, a 322-unit property, which sold for $27.6 million; River Place on the Cahaba, a 213-property, which sold for $17.7 million; Town Park, a 270-unit property, which sold for $15.025 million; TimberChase, a 94-unit property, which sold for $4.825 million; and Fox Hall, a 36-unit property, which sold for $2.3 million. In Mobile, Woodland Square, a 128-unit property, for $4 million.
Royce Emerson and William Parkhurst brokered the River Place on the Cahaba and the Town Park transactions. Josh Jacobs brokered the TimberChase and the Devonshire-Sun Valley transactions.
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.
Friday, August 21, 2015
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Named Exclusive Marketing Agents of Historic Mansion
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been named exclusive marketing agents for the Herlong Mansion an award-winning inn and gardens listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mansion is located two minutes from I-75 and 441 southwest of downtown Gainesville and 10 minutes from the University of Florida.
“The Herlong Mansion offers a new owner tremendous potential and income opportunity,” said Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty. “The mansion is ideally situated, designed and equipped for a destination bed and breakfast and for its historic uses – large weddings and receptions, family reunions, corporate retreats and UF activities.”
The Greek revival three-story mansion was constructed in 1910. Its quaint village setting, situated on 2.3 acres of tranquil gardens with gazebos, is surrounded by stately oaks and giant magnolias.
The mansion features grand porches, a grand staircase, 10 ornate fireplaces, 10 private, professionally furnished and decorated suites, an owner’s apartment and two, free-standing single-bedroom cottages.
The mansion’s kitchen is well equipped and serves a dining room that seats 25 and a separate banquet hall that can accommodate up to 70 seated guests.
The property is being offered for sale fully equipped, licensed and furnished at $1,299,000, which is below recent appraised value, according to Soderstrom.
Elsie Benitez, International Marketing Specialist at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, is representing the property and serves as principal contact.
“The Herlong Mansion offers a new owner tremendous potential and income opportunity,” said Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty. “The mansion is ideally situated, designed and equipped for a destination bed and breakfast and for its historic uses – large weddings and receptions, family reunions, corporate retreats and UF activities.”
The Greek revival three-story mansion was constructed in 1910. Its quaint village setting, situated on 2.3 acres of tranquil gardens with gazebos, is surrounded by stately oaks and giant magnolias.
The mansion features grand porches, a grand staircase, 10 ornate fireplaces, 10 private, professionally furnished and decorated suites, an owner’s apartment and two, free-standing single-bedroom cottages.
The mansion’s kitchen is well equipped and serves a dining room that seats 25 and a separate banquet hall that can accommodate up to 70 seated guests.
The property is being offered for sale fully equipped, licensed and furnished at $1,299,000, which is below recent appraised value, according to Soderstrom.
Elsie Benitez, International Marketing Specialist at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, is representing the property and serves as principal contact.
Developer Jim Mack, Oceans Luxury Realty Start Sales of the 84-unit Aruba Condominiums in Daytona Beach Shores
Daytona Beach Shores, Fla. --- Veteran Volusia beachfront developer Jim Mack and Oceans Luxury Realty have teamed up to sell the first oceanfront luxury condominium in the Daytona Beach Shores area in more than seven years. The developer of the luxury project is Greenpointe Communities, LLC of Jacksonville.
Mack, whose local experience includes development of eight luxury oceanfront condominiums in the area over the past 15 years, is a broker with Oceans Luxury Realty and will serve as the project’s sales director.
Mack said Greenpointe has the site at 3721 S. Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach Shores under contract and plans to start construction in January.
The Aruba, a 12-story, 84-unit luxury condominium, will offer 60 oceanfront units and 24 with ocean views, he said.
Condominiums will range from 1,400 square feet of living area to over 1,800 square feet. Four floor plans are available in three and four-bedroom configurations with some that feature wrap-around balconies.
Priced from the $300s to the $600s, The Aruba Condominiums will offer onsite maintenance and building management, a home owners association and a fitness center, adult spa, clubroom, individual storage area and underground parking.
Mack has designated Oceans Luxury Realty to partner with him as an exclusive sales agency office for The Aruba Condominiums.
“We have already received preconstruction deposits from 25 purchasers,” Mack said. “Obviously, there is some pent-up demand for luxury oceanfront space in Volusia and we expect our sales might encourage other developers and property owners to think about starting projects,” he said.
“Many owners of these luxury vacation condominiums will presumably lease their units on a weekly or monthly basis during the off season,” Mack explained, adding “and Oceans Luxury Realty is available to assist them.”
Architect Larry Robinson designed The Aruba condominiums, Mack said.
Mack, whose local experience includes development of eight luxury oceanfront condominiums in the area over the past 15 years, is a broker with Oceans Luxury Realty and will serve as the project’s sales director.
Mack said Greenpointe has the site at 3721 S. Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach Shores under contract and plans to start construction in January.
The Aruba, a 12-story, 84-unit luxury condominium, will offer 60 oceanfront units and 24 with ocean views, he said.
Condominiums will range from 1,400 square feet of living area to over 1,800 square feet. Four floor plans are available in three and four-bedroom configurations with some that feature wrap-around balconies.
Priced from the $300s to the $600s, The Aruba Condominiums will offer onsite maintenance and building management, a home owners association and a fitness center, adult spa, clubroom, individual storage area and underground parking.
Mack has designated Oceans Luxury Realty to partner with him as an exclusive sales agency office for The Aruba Condominiums.
“We have already received preconstruction deposits from 25 purchasers,” Mack said. “Obviously, there is some pent-up demand for luxury oceanfront space in Volusia and we expect our sales might encourage other developers and property owners to think about starting projects,” he said.
“Many owners of these luxury vacation condominiums will presumably lease their units on a weekly or monthly basis during the off season,” Mack explained, adding “and Oceans Luxury Realty is available to assist them.”
Architect Larry Robinson designed The Aruba condominiums, Mack said.
Monday, August 17, 2015
NAI Realvest Negotiates Lease in Thornton Park for Juiced Orlando’s First Location, Serving Healthy Fare
ORLANDO, Fla. --- NAI Realvest’s Retail Team recently completed a new lease agreement at 12 N. Summerlin Ave. in downtown Orlando’s Thornton Park neighborhood for the first location of Juiced Orlando slated to open in September.
Mitch Heidrich and Matt Cichocki at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction on behalf of the Tenant who will be serving a variety of fresh juices and healthy food dishes catering directly to all Thornton Park and Downtown Orlando patrons.
Thornton Park Central LLC is landlord of the 973 square foot restaurant facility and was represented in the transaction by Scott Corbin of Colliers International.
Mitch Heidrich and Matt Cichocki at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction on behalf of the Tenant who will be serving a variety of fresh juices and healthy food dishes catering directly to all Thornton Park and Downtown Orlando patrons.
Thornton Park Central LLC is landlord of the 973 square foot restaurant facility and was represented in the transaction by Scott Corbin of Colliers International.
Oceans Luxury Realty Expanding its Operations in Daytona Beach Shores
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 expanding its operations at 3162 Atlantic Ave.
The company recently purchased the remaining office space at the location, providing a total of 5,500 square feet and expanding the firm’s space to the rear and up on a second level, according to Crystal Anderson, co-owner and president of Oceans Luxury Realty.
Currently at 3162 Atlantic Ave., Oceans Luxury Realty occupies only 2,000 square feet for its beachside sales office with another smaller office further north on Atlantic Ave.
Anderson said the company will move out of its 2040 Atlantic Ave. location with all rentals and management to be controlled out of the newly expanded 3162 Atlantic Ave. office.
Remodeling of the facility will begin in September and be completed by November, Anderson said.
Cost of the remodeling project is estimated at some $40,000.
When the expansion and remodel at 3162 Atlantic Ave. is completed, Oceans Luxury Realty will have a staff of 18 professionals there.
The company recently purchased the remaining office space at the location, providing a total of 5,500 square feet and expanding the firm’s space to the rear and up on a second level, according to Crystal Anderson, co-owner and president of Oceans Luxury Realty.
Currently at 3162 Atlantic Ave., Oceans Luxury Realty occupies only 2,000 square feet for its beachside sales office with another smaller office further north on Atlantic Ave.
Anderson said the company will move out of its 2040 Atlantic Ave. location with all rentals and management to be controlled out of the newly expanded 3162 Atlantic Ave. office.
Remodeling of the facility will begin in September and be completed by November, Anderson said.
Cost of the remodeling project is estimated at some $40,000.
When the expansion and remodel at 3162 Atlantic Ave. is completed, Oceans Luxury Realty will have a staff of 18 professionals there.
Friday, August 14, 2015
Villages of Royal Palm Approaching Final Buildout
PORT ORANGE, Fla. — Winston-James Development is nearing buildout of the Villages of Royal Palm its gated, maintenance free community located off Williamson Blvd. in Port Orange.
The developer has pulled all remaining permits on all 11 remaining lots in the Villages of Royal Palm and all of the homes in the community will be completed by year end, according to Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James development.
New single-family homes at Villages of Royal Palm range from 1,505 square feet of living area to 2,416 square feet, priced from the low $200s.
Schwartz said there were 458 home sites when the community first opened 12 years ago.
The developer has pulled all remaining permits on all 11 remaining lots in the Villages of Royal Palm and all of the homes in the community will be completed by year end, according to Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James development.
New single-family homes at Villages of Royal Palm range from 1,505 square feet of living area to 2,416 square feet, priced from the low $200s.
Schwartz said there were 458 home sites when the community first opened 12 years ago.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Meritage Homes breaks ground on three models at Twin Waters, its newest community in Winter Garden
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Meritage Homes recently broke ground on three models at Twin Waters, its newest single-family home community in Winter Garden.
Brian Kittle, division president of Meritage Homes for the Orlando region, said the homebuilder has 140 home sites at Twin Waters for new three to eight bedroom homes priced from the $300s to the high $500s.
Meritage is offering 16 distinctive floor plans at Twin Waters that will range from approximately 2,700 square feet of living area to 5,239 square feet plus two or three car garages, Kittle said.
The community is located on Hartwood Marsh Rd. and Johns Lake in Winter Garden.
Brian Kittle, division president of Meritage Homes for the Orlando region, said the homebuilder has 140 home sites at Twin Waters for new three to eight bedroom homes priced from the $300s to the high $500s.
Meritage is offering 16 distinctive floor plans at Twin Waters that will range from approximately 2,700 square feet of living area to 5,239 square feet plus two or three car garages, Kittle said.
The community is located on Hartwood Marsh Rd. and Johns Lake in Winter Garden.
Emerson International Negotiates Long Term Lease with Millers Ale House at Major Plaza II in Southwest Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Emerson International recently negotiated a long-term lease agreement for 18,944 rentable square feet at Major Plaza II, located at 5750 Major Center Blvd. west of Kirkman Rd. near International Drive.
Kenneth Koch, director of leasing, negotiated the transaction on behalf of Emerson, the landlord of the Major Plaza office development.
Millers Ale House is the new tenant who leased the entire 4th Floor of the 84,000 square foot mid-rise office building for its new corporate administrative offices.
Millers Ale House, a casual sports bar-themed restaurant, has 70 locations across the US. Joe Hills of Jones Lang LaSalle represented the tenant.
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies in the U.K.
Kenneth Koch, director of leasing, negotiated the transaction on behalf of Emerson, the landlord of the Major Plaza office development.
Millers Ale House is the new tenant who leased the entire 4th Floor of the 84,000 square foot mid-rise office building for its new corporate administrative offices.
Millers Ale House, a casual sports bar-themed restaurant, has 70 locations across the US. Joe Hills of Jones Lang LaSalle represented the tenant.
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies in the U.K.
Stirling Sotheby's International Realty is Marketing all New Waterfront Custom Built Homes at The Peninsula at Island Lake in Longwood
LONGWOOD, Fla. -- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty was named sales and marketing agents for The Peninsula at Island Lake, an exclusive enclave of 11 waterfront and conservation view home sites in Longwood.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the custom home sites in the private gated community range from one-half acre to more than one acre and are priced from $95,000 to $115,000.
Within the first two weeks of project launch, Soderstrom said three of the homesites with custom homes have already been sold. Custom home prices including lots range from the $400s to the $700s.
International Luxury Home Specialist Marisol Santiago Soderstrom is representing the property.
The Peninsula at Island Lake is a signature development of Oakwood Construction and Development who is also developing the luxury Palermo Vista villa community in the Longwood-Lake Mary area.
The approved builders at the Peninsula at Island Lake are Castle Rock Custom Homes, Wettermann Homes and Oakwood Construction.
Soderstrom said she’s targeting area professionals working in the Longwood/Altamonte Springs and Maitland/Winter Park areas.
“Prospects are drawn to this community because of its private and secluded location, premium water and conservation view home sites and convenience,” she said.
The Peninsula at Island Lake is located in the heart of Seminole County within minutes of the Altamonte Mall and Florida Hospital to the south, and South Seminole Hospital and the new Longwood Sunrail station to the north.
To view a property brochure, visit www.PeninsulaAtIslandLake.com
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the custom home sites in the private gated community range from one-half acre to more than one acre and are priced from $95,000 to $115,000.
Within the first two weeks of project launch, Soderstrom said three of the homesites with custom homes have already been sold. Custom home prices including lots range from the $400s to the $700s.
International Luxury Home Specialist Marisol Santiago Soderstrom is representing the property.
The Peninsula at Island Lake is a signature development of Oakwood Construction and Development who is also developing the luxury Palermo Vista villa community in the Longwood-Lake Mary area.
The approved builders at the Peninsula at Island Lake are Castle Rock Custom Homes, Wettermann Homes and Oakwood Construction.
Soderstrom said she’s targeting area professionals working in the Longwood/Altamonte Springs and Maitland/Winter Park areas.
“Prospects are drawn to this community because of its private and secluded location, premium water and conservation view home sites and convenience,” she said.
The Peninsula at Island Lake is located in the heart of Seminole County within minutes of the Altamonte Mall and Florida Hospital to the south, and South Seminole Hospital and the new Longwood Sunrail station to the north.
To view a property brochure, visit www.PeninsulaAtIslandLake.com
Ryland Homes Unveils Two Newly Decorated Model Townhomes at Carolina Park in Mount Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant, S.C. -- Ryland Homes recently opened two newly decorated townhomes at Carolina Park, located on Tollison Path in Mt. Pleasant off Carolina Park Blvd. north of Highway 17.
Gayle Jinks, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Charleston region, said the two-story Campbell model town home offers 1,850 square feet of living space with three bedrooms, two full baths and a half-bath for guests, a library and separate loft.
The Campbell’s wraparound porch and Hardiplank exterior provide a warm welcome, Jinks said, the open kitchen and family living areas offer ample space for entertaining as well as family activities. The deck off the side of the home is a perfect area for your outdoor enjoyment. The Campbell is one of the two plans Ryland is offering with the master bedroom located downstairs.
Energy efficiency is a big plus as well, Jinks added. The HERS-rated home features gas heating, a tankless water heater, low-E impact resistant windows, Techshield Radiant Barrier and dual zone climate control system to keep energy costs to a minimum. The Campbell also features a two-car garage.
The Horlbeck, with three bedrooms, two full baths and a half-bath in 1,627 square feet of living space is priced from just $299,000 with its two-car garage. The model showcases the brick front exterior but is also available with double front porches.
Double front porches---upstairs and down---are appealing, Jinks said, and indoors, a sunroom, breakfast area, spacious family room, and a well-appointed kitchen with granite countertops and GE stainless steel gas appliances are highlights. “The Horlbeck is perfect for entertaining with an airy patio off the kitchen,” Jinks said.
Ryland Homes is building 84 luxury townhomes at Carolina Park Townhomes.
“Mt. Pleasant is one of the most sought-after residential areas in the Charleston region,” Jinks said. “We have several great schools nearby and easy access to greater Charleston.”
Carolina Park features a resort-style swimming pool, playground, tennis courts and many walking trails throughout the community.
Gayle Jinks, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Charleston region, said the two-story Campbell model town home offers 1,850 square feet of living space with three bedrooms, two full baths and a half-bath for guests, a library and separate loft.
The Campbell’s wraparound porch and Hardiplank exterior provide a warm welcome, Jinks said, the open kitchen and family living areas offer ample space for entertaining as well as family activities. The deck off the side of the home is a perfect area for your outdoor enjoyment. The Campbell is one of the two plans Ryland is offering with the master bedroom located downstairs.
Energy efficiency is a big plus as well, Jinks added. The HERS-rated home features gas heating, a tankless water heater, low-E impact resistant windows, Techshield Radiant Barrier and dual zone climate control system to keep energy costs to a minimum. The Campbell also features a two-car garage.
The Horlbeck, with three bedrooms, two full baths and a half-bath in 1,627 square feet of living space is priced from just $299,000 with its two-car garage. The model showcases the brick front exterior but is also available with double front porches.
Double front porches---upstairs and down---are appealing, Jinks said, and indoors, a sunroom, breakfast area, spacious family room, and a well-appointed kitchen with granite countertops and GE stainless steel gas appliances are highlights. “The Horlbeck is perfect for entertaining with an airy patio off the kitchen,” Jinks said.
Ryland Homes is building 84 luxury townhomes at Carolina Park Townhomes.
“Mt. Pleasant is one of the most sought-after residential areas in the Charleston region,” Jinks said. “We have several great schools nearby and easy access to greater Charleston.”
Carolina Park features a resort-style swimming pool, playground, tennis courts and many walking trails throughout the community.
MERITAGE HOMES PROMOTES BRIAN KITTLE TO DIVISION PRESIDENT
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Meritage Homes, which builds single family and townhomes in 19 communities in central Florida, has promoted Brian Kittle to division president.
Phillippe Lord, chief operations officer for Meritage based at the corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ, said Kittle joined Meritage Homes seven years ago as director of sales, moved up to vice president of sales, and more recently served as division vice president.
Kittle, who earned his B.S. Degree in Business Administration from Youngstown State University in Ohio and an MBA from Ohio State, has more than 15 years of experience in the homebuilding industry including management positions at several other national homebuilders prior to joining Meritage. ‘
“Brian is a dynamic leader and he has grown a top-performing team for Meritage in Orlando. We look forward to having him at the helm in the years to come,” said Lord.
As division president Kittle will continue to oversee the Orlando division’s sales, purchasing, construction operations including new community process and customer care.
Phillippe Lord, chief operations officer for Meritage based at the corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ, said Kittle joined Meritage Homes seven years ago as director of sales, moved up to vice president of sales, and more recently served as division vice president.
Kittle, who earned his B.S. Degree in Business Administration from Youngstown State University in Ohio and an MBA from Ohio State, has more than 15 years of experience in the homebuilding industry including management positions at several other national homebuilders prior to joining Meritage. ‘
“Brian is a dynamic leader and he has grown a top-performing team for Meritage in Orlando. We look forward to having him at the helm in the years to come,” said Lord.
As division president Kittle will continue to oversee the Orlando division’s sales, purchasing, construction operations including new community process and customer care.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Names Former PGA Tour Champion Donnie Hammond Associate at Heathrow Marketing Center
HEATHROW/LAKE MARY, Fla. --- Donnie Hammond, a two-time PGA Tour champion, was named a global real estate advisor at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s Heathrow/Lake Mary Real Estate Marketing Center.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Hammond played 15 years on the PGA Tour, amassed 40 top 10 finishes and won both the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and Texas Open.
For the past eight years Hammond has played with the Champions Tour, has been a frequent radio analyst for Sirius XM PGA Tour network as well as a golf classic tournament organizer. In college he was a star member of the golf team at Jacksonville University and is a charter member of its Sports Hall of Fame.
Hammond also serves as founder and tournament director for the Donnie Hammond Pro-Am Classic, an annual charity golf tournament to raise funds for the Evergreen Youth Foundation which provides scholarships for Orlando area athletes.
But he’s no rookie to the real estate industry, not only as an investor, owner, buyer and seller, but as an avid real estate enthusiast who researched the communities of every Florida golf course he’s played during his successful pro golf career.
“Donnie Hammond is an accomplished marketing executive and his professional network will play a big role in our growth in Central Florida,” said Soderstrom.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Hammond played 15 years on the PGA Tour, amassed 40 top 10 finishes and won both the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and Texas Open.
For the past eight years Hammond has played with the Champions Tour, has been a frequent radio analyst for Sirius XM PGA Tour network as well as a golf classic tournament organizer. In college he was a star member of the golf team at Jacksonville University and is a charter member of its Sports Hall of Fame.
Hammond also serves as founder and tournament director for the Donnie Hammond Pro-Am Classic, an annual charity golf tournament to raise funds for the Evergreen Youth Foundation which provides scholarships for Orlando area athletes.
But he’s no rookie to the real estate industry, not only as an investor, owner, buyer and seller, but as an avid real estate enthusiast who researched the communities of every Florida golf course he’s played during his successful pro golf career.
“Donnie Hammond is an accomplished marketing executive and his professional network will play a big role in our growth in Central Florida,” said Soderstrom.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
RSS Logistics Earns First Contract from Defense Logistics Agency
Orlando, Fla. --- RSS Logistics, the Orlando firm that provides full-spectrum of integrated product support and manufacturing services, recently earned its first prime contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation division.
Alma J. Coronado, president and chief executive officer of RSS Logistics, said DLA is the U.S. military’s integrated materials manager for more than 1.1 million repair parts and operating supply items in support of all U.S. fixed- and rotor-wing aircraft.
“This is a small contract to demonstrate how quickly and reliably we can perform,” Coronado said. “It is our foot in the door, so to speak, and we anticipate many more contracts in the future,” she said.
DLA Aviation operates in 18 stateside locations that support more than 1,900 major U.S. weapon systems, with focused support to 143 major weapon systems, Coronado explained.
Since opening in 2011, the startup engineering and technology company has grown from two principals to 10 employees.
RSS Logistics is a client company of the UCF Business Incubation Program at Central Florida Research Park in east Orange County.
Alma J. Coronado, president and chief executive officer of RSS Logistics, said DLA is the U.S. military’s integrated materials manager for more than 1.1 million repair parts and operating supply items in support of all U.S. fixed- and rotor-wing aircraft.
“This is a small contract to demonstrate how quickly and reliably we can perform,” Coronado said. “It is our foot in the door, so to speak, and we anticipate many more contracts in the future,” she said.
DLA Aviation operates in 18 stateside locations that support more than 1,900 major U.S. weapon systems, with focused support to 143 major weapon systems, Coronado explained.
Since opening in 2011, the startup engineering and technology company has grown from two principals to 10 employees.
RSS Logistics is a client company of the UCF Business Incubation Program at Central Florida Research Park in east Orange County.
Exam Plus in Winter Springs Earns Major Contract with Puerto Rico-based Lufthansa Technik
Winter Springs, Fla. --- Exam Plus, a Winter Springs company that provides comprehensive substance abuse programs for a wide range of corporate and government employers, recently earned a major contract to serve Lufthansa Technik in Puerto Rico, a leading manufacturer and provider of maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification services for civil aircraft.
José A. Batista, CPCT, BAT, President and CEO of Exam Plus, said the three-year contract as Third Party Administrator for the Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs at Lufthansa Technik will ultimately involve more than 300 highly skilled workers.
“Lufthansa Technik provides tailored maintenance programs and state-of-the-art repair services under international licenses that require absolute reliability,” Batista said.
Batista said Lufthansa Technik’s six business units---Maintenance, Overhaul, Component Services, Engine Services, VIP Services and Landing Gear Services---serve more than 750 customers worldwide.
“This is a major step for us and we expect it will lead to more work on the international stage,” Batista said.
Exam Plus is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at 1511 E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs.
José A. Batista, CPCT, BAT, President and CEO of Exam Plus, said the three-year contract as Third Party Administrator for the Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs at Lufthansa Technik will ultimately involve more than 300 highly skilled workers.
“Lufthansa Technik provides tailored maintenance programs and state-of-the-art repair services under international licenses that require absolute reliability,” Batista said.
Batista said Lufthansa Technik’s six business units---Maintenance, Overhaul, Component Services, Engine Services, VIP Services and Landing Gear Services---serve more than 750 customers worldwide.
“This is a major step for us and we expect it will lead to more work on the international stage,” Batista said.
Exam Plus is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at 1511 E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs.
Wireless Assets Targets Wall Street Analytics Market from new offices at UCF Business Incubator in Winter Springs
Winter Springs, Fla. -- Wireless Assets Holdings LLC, a technology company in the financial services and analytics industry, has opened research and development offices in Winter Springs with plans to challenge mainstream approaches of satisfying Wall Street’s rapidly-growing appetite for deep-dive industry metrics in the mobile space.
Rafael Caamano, associate director for the UCF Business Incubation Program in Winter Springs, said that’s not as bold a statement as it sounds.
“Wireless Assets is a specialty firm that offers world-class, in-depth analysis of investment trends in the wireless industry,” Caamano said.
“This level of custom visual analytics is unique in the investment world,” said Bill Stueber, veteran wireless industry expert and founder of Wireless Assets. “Our software, with a simplified but highly focused dashboard experience, makes us leading experts in the wireless segment for private and public equity firms.”
“The U.S. wireless industry represents 3.2 percent of America’s GDP. That’s a bigger slice of the U.S. economy than the entertainment, automotive, hospitality or agriculture sectors,” Stueber explained.
“We have not seen a better way to analyze investment opportunities in the wireless industry than Wireless Assets,” said Caamano. “They have a bright future in Winter Springs.”
The company was founded by a team of deeply-experienced industry veterans with significant exposure to financial sector debt and equity markets.
Wireless Assets, with offices in New York, is a client of the UCF Business Incubator’s Soft Landing Program in Winter Springs.
Rafael Caamano, associate director for the UCF Business Incubation Program in Winter Springs, said that’s not as bold a statement as it sounds.
“Wireless Assets is a specialty firm that offers world-class, in-depth analysis of investment trends in the wireless industry,” Caamano said.
“This level of custom visual analytics is unique in the investment world,” said Bill Stueber, veteran wireless industry expert and founder of Wireless Assets. “Our software, with a simplified but highly focused dashboard experience, makes us leading experts in the wireless segment for private and public equity firms.”
“The U.S. wireless industry represents 3.2 percent of America’s GDP. That’s a bigger slice of the U.S. economy than the entertainment, automotive, hospitality or agriculture sectors,” Stueber explained.
“We have not seen a better way to analyze investment opportunities in the wireless industry than Wireless Assets,” said Caamano. “They have a bright future in Winter Springs.”
The company was founded by a team of deeply-experienced industry veterans with significant exposure to financial sector debt and equity markets.
Wireless Assets, with offices in New York, is a client of the UCF Business Incubator’s Soft Landing Program in Winter Springs.
Hold-Thyssen Negotiates $4.5 Million Sale of Brandon Plaza Shopping Center
TAMPA, Fla. – Hold-Thyssen recently negotiated the $4,500,000 sale of the 30,000 square foot Brandon Plaza Shopping Center located at 1335 W. Brandon Blvd. (SR 60) in Brandon, Fla.
Monique Petronje, leasing associate at Hold-Thyssen’s Tampa office, negotiated the transaction on behalf of the local Buyers Joe Aprile and Ronnie Aprile.
Brandon Plaza, built in 1972 and remodeled in 2003, was 86 percent leased at the time of the sale. Tenants include Ace Cash Express, Chapters Health, Pegasus Paints, Bob’s Carpet Mart, Bed Pros and Parrott Hut.
Headquartered in Winter Park, Fla., 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.
Monique Petronje, leasing associate at Hold-Thyssen’s Tampa office, negotiated the transaction on behalf of the local Buyers Joe Aprile and Ronnie Aprile.
Brandon Plaza, built in 1972 and remodeled in 2003, was 86 percent leased at the time of the sale. Tenants include Ace Cash Express, Chapters Health, Pegasus Paints, Bob’s Carpet Mart, Bed Pros and Parrott Hut.
Headquartered in Winter Park, Fla., 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.
Rhodes+Brito Architects awarded contract to renovate Orange County Convention Center
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Rhodes+Brito, an Orlando architectural firm, was recently awarded a contract for a major renovation project at the Orange County Convention Center.
Max Brito, co-founder and partner at Rhodes+Brito, said the renovation, which will start Sept. 1, has been estimated to cost $5 million. Renovation work will include lighting, mechanical projects and interior finishes, Brito said. The project will involve converting meeting rooms into offices, he added.
Rhodes said Rhodes+Brito was also awarded a continuing architectural services contract with Orange County. The contract covers miscellaneous design services Rhodes+Brito will provide the County, including original design and renovations work not to exceed $2 Million.
That contract is slated to begin this October.
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.
Max Brito, co-founder and partner at Rhodes+Brito, said the renovation, which will start Sept. 1, has been estimated to cost $5 million. Renovation work will include lighting, mechanical projects and interior finishes, Brito said. The project will involve converting meeting rooms into offices, he added.
Rhodes said Rhodes+Brito was also awarded a continuing architectural services contract with Orange County. The contract covers miscellaneous design services Rhodes+Brito will provide the County, including original design and renovations work not to exceed $2 Million.
That contract is slated to begin this October.
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.
Henin Realty Signs Contract on Sale of 59 condo units for $4.3 Million at Whispering Palms Multifamily Complex in Largo
LARGO, Fla. --- Henin Realty, based in Winter Park, recently brokered the $4,300,000 sale of 59 condominium units at Whispering Palms a multifamily complex located one mile from Indian Rocks Beach at 13200 Wilcox Rd. in Largo.
Jerome Henin, founder and president of Henin Realty, negotiated the transaction representing the seller, Whispering Palms HP, LLC, and the buyer, a private investor. Cooperating brokers were Robert Goldfinger of Franklin Street Real Estate Services and Chad E. Whaley of Keller Williams Realty, Seminole.
Henin said all of the condominiums and apartments at Whispering Palms have two bedrooms with two full baths and a screened in patio.
Jerome Henin, founder and president of Henin Realty, negotiated the transaction representing the seller, Whispering Palms HP, LLC, and the buyer, a private investor. Cooperating brokers were Robert Goldfinger of Franklin Street Real Estate Services and Chad E. Whaley of Keller Williams Realty, Seminole.
Henin said all of the condominiums and apartments at Whispering Palms have two bedrooms with two full baths and a screened in patio.
NAI Realvest Negotiates $925,000 Sale of Three Building Industrial Park in Altamonte Springs
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS / MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated the $925,000 sale price for the three industrial buildings totaling 17,500 useable square feet building at 865, 871 and 875 Sunshine Lane in Altamonte Springs.
Jeff Bloom, CCIM, senior director at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the seller, Terry D. DeBruyn and Edwin P. Young, Co-Trustees of the Bigley Revocable Trust based in Skandia, MI. Orlando-based Mesar LLC is the buyer of the property and was represented by Barry Carnes of Premium Properties Real Estate Services.
In other business, Bloom brokered the sale of an office condominium with 1,431 useable square feet at 331 N. Maitland Ave. in Maitland. Buyer Marble Oak Properties paid $193,000 for the property. The sellers are Grey and Patricia Wilson of Lake Mary.
Jeff Bloom, CCIM, senior director at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the seller, Terry D. DeBruyn and Edwin P. Young, Co-Trustees of the Bigley Revocable Trust based in Skandia, MI. Orlando-based Mesar LLC is the buyer of the property and was represented by Barry Carnes of Premium Properties Real Estate Services.
In other business, Bloom brokered the sale of an office condominium with 1,431 useable square feet at 331 N. Maitland Ave. in Maitland. Buyer Marble Oak Properties paid $193,000 for the property. The sellers are Grey and Patricia Wilson of Lake Mary.
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