DiVosta Homes’ IslandWalk at the West Villages in Venice Plans Second Resort Amenity Center

VENICE, Fla. -- As the demand for new homes in Southwest Florida steadily increases, so does the level of lifestyle and care-free social living offered at many of Southwest Florida’s top communities. That’s why DiVosta Homes is constructing a second resort amenity center at its IslandWalk at the West Villages community in Venice.      

Situated off U.S. Highway 41 between Jacaranda Blvd. and River Road, the IslandWalk community’s second resort amenity center will boast an approximately 8,000 square foot clubhouse, community garden, resort-style pool with lap lanes, spa, and 8 pickleball courts, according to Richard McCormick, president of DiVosta Homes in Southwest Florida.

Elegant but casual, this tropical swimming pool
 at IslandWalk’s existing amenity center 
preview’s what’s to come at the second 
resort-style amenity center planned for the community. 

“Residents at IslandWalk appreciate the active lifestyle this community offers, and enjoy the friendly culture that is centered around interacting and socializing with others,” he said. “There is always something to do here and the amenities are definitely utilized, especially with the increase in popularity of activities like pickleball and community gardening.” When complete in late 2019, the new amenity center – located southeast of the existing resort amenity campus – will bring the number of pickleball courts up to twelve, he added.

IslandWalk’s existing amenity center has two clubhouses, a tropical resort-style pool, separate lap pool, a lakeside gazebo, 8 tennis courts, 2 bocce ball courts, 4 pickleball courts, a half basketball court, children’s play areas and miles of walkways through pristine estuaries.  McCormick said the existing amenity center also includes a fitness room with state-of-the-art equipment for cardio and strength training; activity and craft rooms; a studio for Yoga and Zumba classes; and an elegant gathering room.

Artist’s rendering of the site of
IslandWalk’s planned 2^nd amenity center 

With a busy full-time onsite Activities Director, McCormick said the community is home to many holiday and special events, as well as those for individuals, groups and clubs.  

“The residents here really appreciate living in a community that offers so many amenities that encourage mingling and the building of community spirit and pride,” said McCormick. “This, along with the tremendous value and great weather, is why IslandWalk is our top selling community in Southwest Florida, with over 200 new residents calling it home in the past year.”

Priced starting from the low $200,000’s to $400,000’s, DiVosta Homes builds 15 distinct attached villa and single-family home designs at IslandWalk, with 2-5 bedrooms, 2-4.5 baths, and living areas that range from 1,372 to over 3,000 square feet.

Six professionally decorated attached villa and single-family model homes are available for touring daily – the Seagrove, Cascadia, Taft Street, Abbeyville, Martin Ray and Pinnacle – each featuring innovative kitchen designs, open gathering areas and beautiful design selections.     

A seventh model home – the Summerwood – is well underway, nearing completion and expected be open to the public in early October.  It’s one of the homebuilder’s top-selling floor plans and will feature some of the Summerwood’s most popular design options.   

For more information, visit www.divosta.com/islandwalk or call 877-289-7666.

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 About DiVosta Homes

DiVosta Homes is a brand of PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM). DiVosta Homes builds consumer inspired homes and communities that provide casual, resort-style living for those wanting a winter retreat or a home year-round in its home state of Florida. In addition to providing the sunny Florida lifestyle, DiVosta Homes has always stood for renowned quality for over 50 years. For more information on DiVosta, visit www.divosta.com 

Hold-Thyssen Completes Five Multi-Year Leases on Dr. Phillips Blvd. Totaling 10,400+ Square Feet

WINTER PARK, Fla. --- Hold-Thyssen, Inc. a full service real estate services firm headquartered in Winter Park, recently negotiated five leases totaling 10,404 rentable square feet at Phillips Place, 7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd. in Southwest Orlando. 

Darby Hold

Darby Hold, transaction specialist for Hold-Thyssen, Inc. represented the landlord, Financial Way Realty, Inc. based in Cincinnati, Ohio.   

Tenants who completed new, expansion and/or renewal lease agreements include – 

Charis Counseling Center in Suite 365 with 1,388 square feet;

John E. Russi, CPA P.A., in Suite 320 with 1,670 square feet;

Wes Bal and Dwight Kleine, short sale specialists, Suites 240-245-266 with 5,706 square feet;

Latitude Promotions, Inc., PR firm in Suite 325 with 1,120 square feet; and

Fitzgibbon Alexander, Inc., business brokers, in Suite 135 with 520 square feet.

Kevin Hammond of Cushman & Wakefield represented Charis Counseling opening a new office serving the Dr. Phillips area.

Hold-Thyssen, Inc. is the leasing and management representative for the 56,000 square foot Phillips Place office building, which is now 95 percent leased.

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About Hold-Thyssen, Inc.

Hold-Thyssen, Inc. provides commercial property brokerage 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.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Multi-Year Lease Agreement for Fifth Location of Orlando Neurosurgery in Lake Mary

LAKE MARY / ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a multi-year lease agreement with Fairbanks Partners, LLC dba Orlando Neurosurgery at 758 N. Sun Drive, Suite 112 in Lake Mary. 

Chris Adams

The NAI Realvest team of Chris Adams, Associate and Mez Birdie, CCIM, director of retail services, represented Landlord Lake Mary Medical Park, LLC.  The tenant, a Winter Park-based medical practice of neurosurgeons is now open and operating at its fifth location.   

Mez Birdie

The main office of Orlando Neurosurgery is at 1605 W. Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park and three other offices are located at 8400 Red Bug Lake Rd. in Oviedo, at 2000 Fowler Grove Blvd. in Winter Garden and at 720 W. Oak Street in Kissimmee.     

Visit http://www.orlandoneurosurgery.com/

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About NAI Realvest

NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 400 offices spanning the globe.  Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.