Villages of Royal Palm in Port Orange to Enter New Cottage Series Model Home in Volusia County Parade of Homes

PORT ORANGE, Fla. --- The Villages of Royal Palm on Coconut Palm Circle in Port Orange will enter its popular new Cottage Series model home in the Volusia County Parade of Homes which opens March 19.

Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James Development, Inc., the developers of the Villages of Royal Palm said the new Cottage Series model offers three bedrooms and two baths in 1,304 square feet of living space with a two car garage at prices starting at $169,900.
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For more information contact: Jamie Allen Adley, President, Villages of Royal Palm/Executive Vice President Winston-James Development, Inc. 386-760-2555; Winston Schwartz, President, Winston-James Development, Inc. 933 Beville Rd., South Daytona, Fla. 32119; 386-760-2555

March Silent Auction and Cocktail Party to Benefit Volusia/Flagler Animal Rescue Group

ORMOND BEACH – The 3rd annual Spring Cocktail Party and Silent Auction, a benefit for the Rescued Hearts Animal Shelter, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at the Ormond Lakes Clubhouse on Ormond Lakes Boulevard.

The event will feature cocktails, savory appetizers and tempting desserts on the lake view deck. But, the highlight will be a silent auction of artwork, unique gifts and other items donated by local businesses and individuals, according to newly-elected president Julie Beard.

“We’re very excited to host this event again this year,” Beard said. “We have lots of interesting items that will be on display for those planning to bid on a great item while they help support animal welfare.”

Beard said the event is a large part of the group’s annual fundraising efforts to purchase land to build the Rescued Hearts Animal Shelter and Spay/Neuter Hospital.

The 501C(3) non-profit agency organized in 2007 to help find homes for animals in Volusia and Flagler counties and places dogs and cats in foster homes until they are adopted or until their “state-of-the-art-with-heart” shelter is built.

The agency’s short-term plan is to obtain land in Volusia County and construct a facility to help decrease local government’s cost to house or euthanize unwanted animals.

Other goals are to establish an aggressive spay/neuter program, help animals stay at home to prevent the need for housing, and provide superior care and quality of life for animals.

Tickets for the event are $25 per person and all proceeds will be designated for the group’s Property Acquisition Fund. Reservations can be made by calling Judy Thompson at 386-252-1050.

For details about Rescued Hearts, visit www.rescuedheartsanimalshelter.com.
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For more information about this release, please contact: Julie Beard, President, Rescued Hearts Animal Shelter, 386-626-3003, jbstables@gmail.com, or Judy Thompson, 386-252-1050; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com

Wilson-Eichelberger Mortuary in Sanford donates $200 to support Florida Police and Fire Games

SANFORD, Fla. --- Wilson-Eichelberger Mortuary in Sanford recently contributed $200 to support the Florida Police and Fire Games.

Eunice I. Wilson, principal at Wilson-Eichelberger Mortuary said Wilson-Eichelberger Mortuary has supported the organization at various levels since 2000.

Florida Police and Fire Games allows police and fire officers from Volusia and Seminole Counties to “escape the everyday stress that comes with the job through athletic competition,” according to Wilson.

Wilson said Central Florida officers compete against other teams from Dade, Martin, Duval and Hillsborough counties.
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For more information about this press release, contact: Dr. Gail Choice, 407-688-0211, Wilson-Eichelberger Mortuary; Eunice I. Wilson, Principal, 407-322-5212 Wilson-Eichelberger Mortuary; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com

Henin Signature Homes Broker Open House March 3 to Unveil Three Model Homes, Four Percent Commissions at Riviera Bella in DeBary

DeBary, Fla. --- Henin Signature Homes will showcase three new luxury model homes at a Broker Open House on Thursday, March 3 at Riviera Bella in DeBary with a promising incentive: four percent co-broker commissions on sales.

Jerome Henin, founder and president of the Henin Group, said the three luxury model homes represent Henin Signature Homes’ smarter luxury home design theme, priced from the mid-$100s.

All three model homes are ready for move-in, Henin said.

The Turino model home offers five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths in 3,057 square feet of living space with a two-car garage.

The Elisa model home, with 1,868 square feet of living space, features four bedrooms and two baths with a two-car garage.

The Anna model home offers four bedrooms and two baths in 1,980 square feet of living space with a two-car garage.

Henin said food, beverages and entertainment will be available at the Broker Open House in Riviera Bella at 108 Verde Way, DeBary, Fla. 32713

Henin plans to give away a wide range of prizes during the event. Admission is free to Realtors and real estate brokers.

Riviera Bella overlooks the St. Johns River off Fort Florida Road, west of the Highbanks- U.S. Hwy. 17-92 intersection in DeBary.
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For more information, contact: Jerome Henin, Founder & President, Henin Group, 407-425-7888; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Mori Hosseini, Founder of ICI Homes to Speak at Entrepreneurs Lecture Series at Halifax Museum Feb. 26

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Mori Hosseini, chairman and chief executive officer of Florida based home builder ICI Homes, will present a lecture Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Halifax Historical Museum, 252 S. Beach St. in Daytona Beach.

Hosseini’s presentation is part of the Museum-organized lecture series “Entrepreneurial Dreams That Grew.”

Hosseini founded ICI Homes in 1980 and grew to become the largest residential home builder in Volusia County, expanding in Flagler, Brevard, Osceola, Orange, St. Johns, Nassau and Duval Counties. More recently, ICI Homes established itself in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina.

ICI Homes consistently ranks among Builder magazine’s list of the top 100 builders in the nation.

Hosseini will be speaking at 10 a.m.

For more information about the Entrepreneurs Lecture Series at the Halifax Historical Museum, call Fayn LeVeille, Director 386-255 6976
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For more information about this press release, contact: Lisa A. Egle, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Daytona Beach, 386-236-4273; Rosemary Messina, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, ICI Homes, 386-236-4231; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

About ICI Homes: ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 privately owned homebuilders in the nation. The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.

GROWING VOLUSIA LAW FIRM EXPANDS WEST…TO OFFICE BUILDING NEXT DOOR

PORT ORANGE – The personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra, P.A. recently moved about one-half of its staff into a 6,000-square-foot office building adjacent to its original office at 623 Dunlawton Ave.

The two-story building on 1½ acres at 640 Dunlawton Ave., was purchased late last year for $600,000 from the Sunshine State Community Bank, according to firm President Allan L. Ziffra.

Ziffra said he had planned to build a new office because his staff of 40 was so crammed into their existing 7,000-square-foot building. But, he changed his mind when the 26-year-old former medical/real estate building next door became available through foreclosure.

“We renovated the building to add two additional conference rooms and accommodate about 24 people in four departments: Social Security, worker’s compensation, medical malpractice and litigation,” Ziffra said.

In addition to giving the staff more breathing space, Ziffra said the expansion also will provide attorneys and other staff members more privacy when meeting with their clients.

The building is the third office operated by the 25-year-old Port Orange-based law firm, as they opened an Orange City office at 2790 Enterprise Road in February of 2009.
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About Rue & Ziffra: Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra, P.A. has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra, P.A. has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange and Orange City.

For more information about this release, please contact: Allan L. Ziffra, President, Rue & Ziffra, P.A. 386-788-7700 or allanz@rueziffra.com; Kristen Cass, Marketing Assistant, Rue & Ziffra, P.A. 386-788-7700 or kristenc@rueziffra.com; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Hopes Speed Week in Daytona Beach could be Big Opportunity for Area Realtors

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty hopes Speed Week in Daytona Beach could be a big opportunity for area Realtors. The Stirling Sotheby’s firm has marshaled a team of luxury home specialist’s who plan to present their credentials to NASCAR owners and drivers arriving for the big race.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said NASCAR owners and drivers represent a major market opportunity for the Daytona Beach area.

Rachel McGrath and Debbie Keilin, international luxury home specialist with Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, hope to capitalize on their personal endorsement from NASCAR icon Mike Skinner during the event.

“Many of the NASCAR owners and drivers fly their own airplanes,” Keilin said. “They can live anywhere, and the Daytona Beach area really is one of the best places in America for them to own a home,” she said.

“Market conditions in the Daytona Beach region couldn’t be better,” McGrath added.

“Luxury home prices are at their lowest in more than a decade and there are incredible values here.” McGrath said. “This window of opportunity won’t last long,” she added.

Rachel McGrath and Debbie Keilin represent Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty in the Volusia County area.

Central Florida’s five-year market decline has left prices down 40-60 percent from the market high and many home sellers have held off placing their homes on the market hoping for a recovery.

“Pricing stabilization has taken a long time, and price increases won’t be realized until sometime in the future,” Keilin said. “Home sellers who are holding off waiting for better market conditions may miss out on the greatest buying opportunity if they are looking to purchase a new residence,” she said.

While sellers may realize a lower price than they might hope for, they also have the opportunity to acquire another residence for much less than they could before.

“The market is adjusting and today we are at the point where we have a new pricing normal,” McGrath explained.

“Real estate remains a neighborhood business. Some neighborhoods with homes less distressed are performing better than other neighborhoods. Property owners who are selling in today’s market and repurchasing are finding themselves in a win-win situation,” she added.

Visit http://www.stirlingstars.com/.
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For more information contact: Debbie Keilin, East Volusia Associate, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 386 451-4251; Rachel McGrath, East Volusia Associate, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 386 795-0911; Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty: Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.

ICI Homes Names Tom Chambers Purchasing Agent

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- ICI Homes has named Tom Chambers purchasing agent at its corporate headquarters in Daytona Beach.

Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said Chambers has 36 years of experience in the new home construction industry. He was previously a purchasing agent for Centex Homes and received the 2002 Presidents Award for exemplary service.

Chambers is a Palm Coast resident and most recently was the owner/operator of his own company – Cherokee Construction Consultants – in Palm Coast.
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For more information, contact: Lisa A. Egle, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Daytona Beach, 386-236-4273; Rosemary Messina, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, ICI Homes, 386-236-4231

About ICI Homes: ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 privately owned homebuilders in the nation. The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.

Winston-James Development Negotiates Lease Agreements for Commercial Space in South Daytona, Oviedo

SOUTH DAYTONA - Winston-James Development, Inc., which developed the Beville Road Business Park in South Daytona and the Aloma Commerce Center in Oviedo, recently negotiated new lease agreements at both centers.

Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James Development, said Iron Beast, LLC leased 1,000 square feet of office space at the Beville Road Business Park on Beville Rd. at S.R. 5A in South Daytona. The tenant is a promotional firm that markets tee-shirts and other items for various national motorcycle events and world famous Daytona Beach Bike Week.

At the same time, Schwartz said Winston-James Development leased 950 square feet of industrial space at Aloma Commerce Center on Wrights Rd. off Aloma Ave. and S.R. 417 in Oviedo to J.I.R. Services, Inc. an electrical subcontracting company.
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For more information, contact:Winston Schwartz, President, Winston-James Development, Inc 933 Beville Rd., South Daytona, Fla. 32119; 386-760-2555; James Adley, Principal, Winston-James Development, Inc. 386-760-2555; Charles N. Kasza, Vice President Winston-James Development, Inc. 386-760-2555

SeaGate Homes Introduces New Floor Plans at Unprecedented Prices at Volusia’s Edgewater Lakes Community

EDGEWATER, Fla. – Palm Coast-based SeaGate Homes recently introduced its new Silver Collection of homes – which start at only $109,990 including lot – at its master-planned community of Edgewater Lakes in east Volusia County.

Homebuyers can customize one of many floor plans for two, three and four-bedroom homes, which range in size from 1,200 to more than 2,212 square feet of living area, according to Mike Sawdai, vice president of operations.

Homes in the new collection – which are built on fully landscaped 50' and 60' wide lots – include such features as vaulted ceilings, tilt-out windows and wood cabinets and come with a 15-year warranty, he said.

Just a short drive from Volusia County’s sandy beaches, Edgewater Lakes is situated on nearly 200 acres in the town of Edgewater. The single-family development is nestled alongside a diverse ecosystem that includes lakes, waterways, preserves and estuaries teeming with manatees, dolphin, over 300 species of birds and twice as many kinds of fish.

For more information about SeaGate’s new collection, please call 386-478-1415 or visit SeaGateHomes.com.

About SeaGate Homes: SeaGate Homes, a 17-year-old, family-owned company with headquarters in Palm Coast, builds quality homes at communities in St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Daytona Beach and Edgewater, as well as their On-Your-Lot program in Volusia, Flagler and St. Johns counties. Prices range from the $90s to the $400s.

For more information about this release, please contact: Mike Sawdai, SeaGate Homes’ vice president of operations, 386-246-6175 or info@seagatehomes.com; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com

EXIT Realty of Daytona Predicts Quick Sell-Out of Opus Condominium in Daytona Beach Shores

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES - More than 500 prospective buyers have already toured Opus Condominium, the luxury ocean front high-rise condominium that opened recently on S. Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach Shores.

Aswin Suri, owner of Exit Realty of Daytona, which serves as exclusive sales and marketing representatives at Opus Condominium, said 13 prospective buyers have already posted offers on luxury condominiums there.

“We expect to announce the first sales by early February and we project we will sell out Opus Condominium by the fall,” Suri said.

“We have been seeing fantastic response to the condominiums since our grand opening and we don’t expect to see a slowdown anytime soon,” said Glen Herring, Team Leader at Exit Realty of Daytona with offices at the Opus Condominium.

Opus Condominium is the first luxury condominium community to open in Daytona Beach Shores in more than three years, with 53 three-bedroom, three-bath condominiums that starting at 1,700 square feet of living space in three distinctive floor plans with ocean views and prices starting from the low $200,000s. A 4,000 square foot penthouse is also available.
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For more information, contact: Glen Herring, Team Leader, Exit Realty of Daytona 386-566-1974 or Glenwherring@gmail.com; Aswin Suri, MHA, B.A., Owner, Exit Realty of Daytona 386-383-3000 or aswinsuri@gmail.com

American Soda Blast Company to Blast its Way into the Hearts of Car Enthusiasts at Annual Turkey Run Car Show in Daytona Beach

APOPKA - For classic car enthusiasts, the annual Thanksgiving weekend Turkey Run Nov. 25-28 at Daytona International Speedway is a dream come true---hundreds of acres devoted to showcasing museum-quality classic cars that date from the turn of the century to recent times.

For car owners, the annual Turkey Run is a huge outdoor market for hard-to-get parts, accessories and services. And that’s where American Soda Blast Company plans to shine---literally.

“We’ve established a Turkey Run exhibit that’s going to catch everyone’s eye,” said Michael Young, founder and president of the company.

American Soda Blast technology cleans and strips old paint, and blemishes from car bodies using pressurized sodium bicarbonate.

The process replaces traditional sanding and sand blasting that scores, gouges or warps sheet metal surfaces. The kinder, gentler stripping process is especially important for cars that may be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, Young said.

The biodegradable blast material is a food grade product and won’t harm the underlying metal.
“Sodium bicarbonate is one of the most common compounds found in nature, and does not heat up the metal during blasting like sand will.” Young said.

Scientists used the soda stripping process to restore the Statue of Liberty in the 1980s, Young said. Modern emphasis on green technology solutions has brought the process into vogue.- 30 -

For more information, contact: Michael Young, American Soda Blast Co. Apopka, Florida; 407-931-6191; Michael@americansodablast.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, Lvershelco@aol.com

Poker Run Sponsored By Volusia County Law Firm Raises Nearly $5,000 For Local Mom Diagnosed With Cancer

PONCE INLET – More than 100 motorcycle enthusiasts participated in a recent poker run sponsored by the law firm of Rue & Ziffra as a fundraiser for a mother of two who was diagnosed with brain cancer.

The event – which kicked off Aug. 14 at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and included a classic car show and a barbecue dinner – raised $4,500 for the family of Lorraine Metakes of Port Orange.

Robin Fenwick, one of four organizers of the fundraiser, said 137 hands of poker were sold to motorcycle drivers, their passengers and others who participated in cars.

“We never expected to be able to give the family this much help with their expenses,” she said.

“When we started out, we thought we’d be lucky to make $500.”

Fenwick said more than $1,000 was from raffle tickets for donated items. The rest came from the sale of poker hands, food, T-shirts and from other donations.

“We know that we couldn’t have done it without the help of Rue & Ziffra,” she added. “After they got the word out in the newspapers and on the radio, my phone was ringing off the hook about the ride.”

About Rue & Ziffra: Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 30 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange and Orange City.

For more information about this release, please contact: Allan L. Ziffra, President, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or allanz@rueziffra.com; Shane Snipes, Promotions/Advertising Director, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or shanes@rueziffra.com; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com

Central Florida Law Firm Sponsors 3rd Annual Daytona Beach “Mai Tai Rumble” Battle Of The Bands

DAYTONA BEACH – The law firm of Rue & Ziffra will sponsor the 3rd annual Mai Tai Rumble, a month-long musical competition for local bands, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7 at the Mai Tai Bar, 250 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach.

The event – the ultimate battle of the bands competition – is an opportunity for area bands to compete and showcase their musical skills. It is divided into two categories: Best Cover Band or Soloist, and Best Original Band or Soloist.

A total of $10,000 in prize money will be awarded to the winning bands, and future paid gigs at the Mai Tai Bar.

The Mai Tai Rumble, which also is being held in Honolulu, Hawaii and Long Beach, Calif., will culminate with the final competition on Oct. 7.

“We know there are many talented musicians and vocalists right here in Central Florida,” said Allan L. Ziffra, president of the Port Orange-based personal-injury law firm. “Because of that, we’d like to help one of those groups live up to their potential and become the “Best Band in Central Florida.”

Additional sponsors of the Rumble include Monster Energy Music, and Club 92.7 FM and Beach Radio 92.7 FM in Palm Coast. Bands interested in competing for the title can see the official contest rules and fill out applications at www.maitairumble.com.

About Rue & Ziffra:
Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 30 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange and Orange City.

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For more information about this release, please contact:
Allan L. Ziffra, President, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or allanz@rueziffra.com; Shane Snipes, Promotions/Advertising Director, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or shanes@rueziffra.com; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com

Villages of Royal Palm to Sponsor “Losing Big” Weight Reduction Challenge in Volusia County

PORT ORANGE - Villages of Royal Palm in Port Orange is a major sponsor of the Volusia Home Builders Association’s and Florida Hospital Group’s county-wide “Losing Big” weight reduction challenge competition that is offering prizes valued at more than $8,000 for Volusia County residents who lose weight.

Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James Development, Inc., said the community clubhouse at Villages of Royal Palm is one of the official weigh-in stations for the Losing Big weight loss challenge.

“As a culture, we Americans suffer from obesity and the cost in terms of life loss, health problems and chronic problems such as diabetes and heart disease are epidemic,” Schwartz said.
“We fully support the efforts of the Volusia Home Builders Association and Florida Hospital Group to encourage local residents to play a more active role in their own health by losing weight and improving their physical conditioning,” he said.

The dates of the official registration and weigh-ins are Oct. 11 and 13 at the clubhouse at Villages of Royal Palm. The competition is underway.
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For more information please, contact: Winston Schwartz, President, Winston-James Development, Inc. 933 Beville Rd., South Daytona, Fla. 32119; 386-760-2555

Riviera Bella in DeBary to host Realtor Event Aug. 12 to showcase two new luxury homes priced under $200,000

DEBARY - Riviera Bella on the St. Johns River in DeBary is promising local area realtors special treats at a Realtor Preview Reception scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 12 to showcase two new luxury homes at Riviera Bella priced under $200,000.

Jerome Henin, president of Riviera Bella developer, Henin Group, said free food and drinks will be provided and participating realtors will be entered into a drawing to give away steak dinners at Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Fleming’s Steak House.

The Realtor Reception is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m.

Riviera Bella is offering an added one percent to the bonus commission for any realtor who closes on the sale of a new home at Riviera Bella before Aug. 31, Henin said.

On Saturday, Aug 14, Riviera Bella will host a public grand opening to showcase the two new ready-to-move-in homes --. The Geneva with 1,610 square feet of living space and The Anna with 1,903 square feet.

Both homes are priced below $200,000 and ready for immediate move-in, Henin said.
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For more information contact: Jerome Henin, Founder / President, Henin Group, 407 644-8595; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Winston James Negotiates New Lease at Beville Road Business Park with Skateboard Manufacturer, Distributor

SOUTH DAYTONA - Winston James Development, LLC, recently negotiated a new long-term lease agreement at the Beville Road Business Park on Beville Road at SR 5A in South Daytona.

Winston Schwartz, president of Winston James Development, the developer and landlord of the property, said Constructive Concepts, LLC, leased 1,050 square feet of industrial space at Beville Road Business Park.

Constructive Concepts will develop, manufacture, market and distribute skateboards.

For more information contact: Winston Schwartz, President, Winston-James Development, Inc. 933 Beville Rd., South Daytona, Fla. 32119; 386-760-2555; Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com

Ormond Beach Outback Fundraiser Raises More Than $1,300 for Rescued Hearts Animal Shelter

ORMOND BEACH – More than 200 animal lovers attended a recent luncheon at the Ormond Beach Outback Restaurant and raised some $1,300 that will be used to build a “state-of-the-art-with-a-heart” facility for the Rescued Hearts Animal Shelter Inc.

“We couldn’t believe that the restaurant was packed at both sittings,” said Amy Wade-Carotenuto, the animal group’s founder and executive director.

In addition to Rescued Hearts’ members and volunteers, Wade-Carotenuto said many others from throughout Volusia and Flagler counties attended the June 12 luncheon.

“We made lots of new friends and we even signed up a few new members who wanted to help our cause,” she added.

Some of those who showed up got into the spirit by donning fuzzy rabbit or dog ears, or bringing along stuffed snakes and monkeys.

Two lucky diners took home floral arrangements featuring a dog made of white carnations that was donated by The flower Market in Ormond Beach and raffled off by Rescued Hearts.

Because the event was so successful, Wade-Carotenuto said she and restaurant owner Jason Luj have scheduled a second fund-raising luncheon for Nov. 13 at his Granada Boulevard location.

“The management and staff did a wonderful job hosting and we’re really looking forward to working with them again,” she said.

Rescued Hearts is a 501C(3) non-profit agency that organized in 2007 with a goal of helping animals in Volusia and Flagler counties.

Wade-Carotenuto said the group’s goal is to purchase land in west Volusia to build an animal shelter and spay/neuter hospital that will “never turn away any animal.”

For details about Rescued Hearts or their other fundraising efforts, call 386-566-3734 or visit www.rescuedheartsanimalshelter.com.

Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club Tennis Pro Honored as U.S. Professional Tennis Association’s Pro of the Year

ORMOND BEACH - The U.S. Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) recently honored Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club Director of Tennis David Brown as “pro of the year” for the Daytona Beach District.

Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, which is developing Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club, said Brown joined Plantation Bay in February, 2009
Brown has played an active role in professional tennis and local community organizations, Messina said.

Among Brown’s credits are:
•He ranks as a USPTA Master Professional;

•He served as tournament director for “USPTA Champion of Champions Tournament,” which raised more than $40,000 for United Way Charities;

•He served as president of “Greater Volusia Tennis Network,” the local Community Tennis Association that stages events for Junior Team Tennis, Volusia Middle School tennis, and the new Florida High School Athletic Association Junior Varsity team tennis program in Volusia County;

•He serves as program director for the Florida Tennis Center Foundation whose mission is to deliver a free after school tennis program to third, fourth and fifth graders.

•He played in the 2009 Father/Son Florida State Champion with USPTA member son, Aaron and won the championship.

Founded in 1927, United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is the oldest and largest trade organization for tennis teaching professionals in the world. Of the 15,000 members approximately 13,500 live and work here in the United States . The remainder of the membership represents as many as 80 other countries worldwide. Professionals are rated at four levels, with Master Professional rated the highest based on test scores, education and specialty courses, service to the industry, publications, and player rankings
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For more information, contact: Lisa A. Egle, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Daytona Beach, 386-236-4273; Rosemary Messina, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, ICI Homes, 386-236-4231

About ICI Homes: ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 privately owned homebuilders in the nation. The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.

UCF, Volusia County, to Launch Business Incubation Program at Daytona Beach International Airport Complex

ORLANDO - Volusia County plans to partner with the University of Central Florida to launch a University of Central Florida Business Incubation site before the end of this year at the Daytona Beach International Airport complex in Daytona Beach.

Dr. Tom O’Neal, founder and executive director of the UCF Business Incubation Program, said UCF and Volusia County have entered into an agreement to jointly develop the facility that the UCF Business Incubation Program will manage.

Business incubation programs help promising startup enterprises accelerate their growth, while creating employment, local tax revenues and substantial economic impact, Dr. O’Neal explained.

Since 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 140 emerging companies create more than $800 million in annual revenues and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000.

Currently, the UCF Business Incubation Program manages eight Business Incubation facilities in Orlando, St. Cloud, Kissimmee, Leesburg, Sanford and Winter Springs.
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For more information about this release contact: Dr. Tom O’Neal, Executive Director, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407 882-1120, oneal@mail.ucf.edu
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About the UCF Business Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 140 emerging companies (including 90 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With eight facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.