Crossman & Company Negotiates Long Term Restaurant Lease at Northbridge at Millenia Lake

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Crossman & Company, one of the largest retail leasing, management and development firms in the Southeast, recently completed a lease agreement for a new pizza restaurant at 4902 Millenia Blvd. in southwest Orlando.

Senior Leasing Associate Daniel Germano and Associate Whitaker Leonhardt negotiated the three-year lease on behalf of the landlord Northbridge at Millennium Partners, a subsidiary of Concord Management Ltd., for 750 square feet at Northbridge at Millenia Lake near the Mall at Millennia.

The tenant, Pizza Napolitana is now open and operating as Genova Pizza.

About Crossman & Company:
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeastern US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.

NAI Realvest Extends Hudson Restaurant Property Online Auction to June 8

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Paul P. Partyka, managing partner at NAI Realvest in Maitland, is going online to sell a 9,367 square foot restaurant building on a 2.8 acre site in Hudson to the highest bidder on June 8.

Partyka said the facility, located on S.R. 52 in Hudson between U.S. 19 and County Road 1, is well located on a busy thoroughfare, posts daily traffic counts that range between 30,000 and 63,000, surrounded by residential neighborhoods.

“It’s an excellent opportunity for development as a restaurant or for redevelopment with another use,” Partyka said.

Buyers of mid-range commercial facilities don’t often tour Hudson looking for opportunities.

“The online auction format offers us an excellent opportunity,” Partyka said. “We can present to a worldwide audience of potential bidders who are more interested in the facts---demographics, location, facility size, parking---than the general area,” he explained.

NAI Realvest designed a special web site for the auction at NAIauction.com/Hudson, and bids will be accepted online from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8.

NAI Realvest Negotiates 10 Year Lease where a new Ocean Buffet will open at former Whistle Junction on U.S. 1 in South Daytona

MAITLAND, Fla. - NAI Realvest recently negotiated a ten-year lease of the 11,414 square foot former Whistle Junction facility at 1854 South Ridgewood Ave. in South Daytona.

Paul P. Partyka, principal and managing partner at NAI Realvest, along with principals Matt Cichocki and Kevin O’Connor, negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, SBI Leasing of Titusville.

The new tenant is Fort Myers-based Ocean Buffet, Inc., who was represented by Josephine Wang of Carlino Commercial Group. It will be the third location for Ocean Buffet when it is anticipated to open in July. The firm also operates Ocean Buffet restaurants in Fort Myers and St. Augustine, Cichocki said.

This is also the eighth transaction involving a buffet style restaurant that the NAI Realvest team has completed in the last 18 months.

About NAI Realvest:

NAI Realvest in Orlando, covering 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 350 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.

NAI Realvest Negotiates New Long-Term Restaurant Lease at Boardwalk Plaza in UCF area

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new five-year lease agreement for Suite 1018, an endcap space with drive-through in the Boardwalk Plaza located at 3100 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo.

NAI Realvest principals Matt Cichocki and Kevin O’Connor negotiated the transaction representing both the landlord, Boardwalk Plaza LLC of Gardena, Calif. and the new tenant AC/BA LLC of Oviedo.

The tenant plans to open a Mediterranean style café by the end of March serving coffees, fresh baked goods, sandwiches, Middle Eastern dishes and smoothies.

The 8,312 square foot Boardwalk Plaza is currently 83 percent leased.
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For more information, contact: Matt Cichocki and Kevin O’Connor, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989; mcichocki@realvest.com; koconnor@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com

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 325 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.

NAI Realvest Negotiates New Retail Lease for Sushi Pop Restaurant in Oviedo

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 2,782 square feet of retail space at 310 West Mitchell Hammock Rd. in Oviedo.

Vice President George Viele at NAI Realvest, negotiated the lease agreement representing the landlord, Jourdan Crossing, LLC.

The new tenant is Chau Man, LLC, owner of the Sushi Pop restaurant which recently opened in suite 900 at the retail center featuring seafood and chops.
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For more information please contact: George Viele, Vice President NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 gviele@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com

About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest, covering 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 325 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.

Downtown Avalon Park to Welcome Bayridge Sushi

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Avalon Park Group’s Vice President Rich Browning recently negotiated a long-term lease agreement with Bayridge Sushi for 5,427 square feet of retail space at 3680 Avalon Park Blvd. East in downtown Avalon Park.

Stephanie Hodson, marketing director at Avalon Park Group, said this will be owner Ben Lu’s third Bayridge Sushi location in Central Florida.

“Ben Lu moved to New York City when he was a teenager to work in his Master Sushi Chef’s restaurant,” Hodson explained. “He started the first Bayridge Sushi restaurant in Bayridge, NY which was rated 4 stars (****) by the New York Daily News.

Ten years ago he opened his first Central Florida restaurant in Longwood to great reviews including the Orlando Sentinel which commented “If raw fish is your dish, this is your place” and Orlando Weekly which stated “Bayridge Sushi…swimmingly good.” He later opened a second Central Florida location on SR 436 near Apopka, which was voted by a local newspaper “Best Sushi 2010,” she said.

Buildout will commence during the first quarter and the restaurant will offer a full bar, hibachi tables and outdoor seating. Hodson said the restaurant is expected to open by the end of September or October 2011.

Bayridge Sushi was represented by Frank Thomas of Fact Business & Realty, Inc.
For more information about Bayridge Sushi visit http://www.bayridgesushionline.com/
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For more information contact:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Director Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565 stephanie@avalonparkgroup.com; http://www.avalonpark.com/;Rich Browning, Vice President Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565, richb@avalonparkgroup.com; Frank Thomas, Founder Fact Companies, 407-333-3305 factinvest@cfl.rr.com

Marketplace Advisors, Inc. Negotiates Lease at Shoppes at Aloma Walk for Y.Y. Gourmet Group, LLC, d/b/a Miyako Japanese Restaurant

ORLANDO - Marketplace Advisors, Inc. recently negotiated a new long-term lease agreement for 2,400 square feet of restaurant space at the Shoppes at Aloma Walk, a Publix-anchored retail center located on Aloma Ave. at S.R. 417 in Seminole County.

David Marks, president of Marketplace Advisors, Inc., negotiated the lease agreement representing the landlord, Aloma Walk Commercial Venture, LLC.

The new tenant is Y.Y. Gourmet Group, LLC, d/b/a Miyako Japanese Restaurant. GBA Realty, LLC associate Paul Kiang participated in the transaction representing the tenant.
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For more information, contact: David Marks, Marketplace Advisors, Inc., 407-599-0007, dmarks@cfl.rr.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, LV Communications, 407-644-4142

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Awarded Contract to Design Renovations for new Five Guys Restaurant in Orlando

ORLANDO - Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, was awarded a contract to design renovations for the new 2,900 square foot Five Guys Restaurant that opened on Orange Avenue in Orlando last month (August).

Lonnie Peterson, president of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, said Bengel’s Burgers of Oviedo developed the restaurant and T.J. Flynn Construction Management awarded the contract.

For more information contact: Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100; Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100

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.

Crossman & Company Negotiates New Long term Lease Agreement for Restaurant Facility at Belle Isle Commons on S. Conway in Orlando

ORLANDO - Crossman & Company, one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, recently negotiated a new five-year lease agreement for 1,600 square feet of retail/restaurant space at 5174 S. Conway Rd. just south of CR 528 in Orlando.

John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, said associate Katherine Rush negotiated the lease agreement with Restaurant Realty LLC the new tenant, who plans to open a Quiznos Subs at Belle Isle Commons retail center.

Rush negotiated the agreement on behalf of the Landlord Belle Isle Commons, LLC.
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For more information contact: Katherine Rush, Associate, , 407-581-6232; krush@crossmanco.com; Molly Delahunty, Crossman & Company, 407-481-6220 mdelahunty@crossmanco.com; John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com

About Crossman & Company: Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently, their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeastern US. Founded in Orlando in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and services clients that include Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.

BDG Construction Services Awarded Contract to Build Out Extreme Pita Restaurant Facility near UCF

WINTER SPRINGS - BDG Construction Services was recently awarded a contract to build out the 1,440 square foot Extreme Pita restaurant facility at 3402 Technology Ave. in Orlando near the University of Central Florida.

Kevin Guffee, a principal at BDG, said work on the construction of the Extreme Pita restaurant facility is already underway. Extreme Pita will open this summer.

BDG Construction Services builds and renovates a variety of properties, including retail shopping centers, office buildings, and public facilities.

BDG is a member of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at the Seminole County/Winter Springs Incubator on E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs.
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For more information, contact:
Kevin Guffee, Principal, BDG Construction Services, LLC, 407-729-5832 kguffee@bdgcs.com;

Esther Vargas-Davis, Site Manager, UCF Incubator-Seminole County, 407-278-4881, evargasd@mail.ucf.edu;

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

About the UCF 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, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.

Mia Bella Scalini Family Italian Restaurant Expands, Adds New Menu Entrees

ORLANDO - Mia Bella Scalini Family Restaurant in the Grand Oaks Village Shopping Center at 5106 Dr. Phillips Blvd. near Windermere has added several new menu entrees and 30 new seats and tables.

“A family Italian restaurant was perfect for this area,” said Ron Schwartz, one of the principals of the restaurant along with famous chef and entrepreneur Donato Mastontoni. “Our customer base has been growing fast and during dinner hours we’ve had to turn customers away,” Schwartz said.

Schwartz expanded the restaurant seating to some 80 seats and tables.

The new menu entrees feature delectable pastas, chicken and veal dishes and Italian subs.
“We’re the perfect restaurant for lunch and dinner,” Schwartz said. Mia Bella Scalini Family Restaurant also features traditional classic NY style and gluten-free pizzas.
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For more information, please contact: Scalini’s Pizza and Pasta, 407-291-9349, info@scalinispizza.com; Ron Schwartz, Owner, Scalini’s Pizza and Pasta, 407-342-3648

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Awarded Contract to Design New Five Guys Burgers Restaurant in Southeast Orlando

ORLANDO - Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, was recently awarded a contract to design a new Five Guys Burgers restaurant on Semoran Blvd. at Bent Pine Drive near Orlando International Airport.

Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, said Bengal Burgers of Cincinnati is developing the 2,400 square foot facility.

For more information, contact:
Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100;
Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100

Cotter-Ryan tops off Premier Surgery Center building in Tavares, nears completion of Tavares Station

TAVARES, Fla. --- Cotter-Ryan Commercial, LLC of Longwood has topped off the 20,000 square foot Premier Surgery Center building under construction on Vindale Rd. off U.S. 441 in Tavares.

The 20,000 square foot building will include an 11,000 square foot surgery center and 9,000 square feet of medical office space when it opens next year, according to Scott Ryan, president of Cotter-Ryan Commercial.

Ryan said the general contracting firm will complete the 8,000 square foot, two story Tavares Station restaurant facility on Main Street in downtown Tavares next spring.

Parcel C, LLC is developing the facility which will be home to a second floor deli and café overlooking Lake Dora and a ground floor restaurant.

Construction cost is estimated at over $4 million.

For more information, contact:
Scott H. Ryan, President, Cotter Ryan Commercial, LLC, 407-786-7686 sryan@cotterryan.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Awarded Contract to Design Pizza Hut Restaurant facilities in Georgia, South Carolina

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, was recently awarded a contract to design two Pizza Hut restaurant facilities in Baxley, Georgia and Bluffton, South Carolina.

Jed Downs, president of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said Yum Brands, Inc., the Louisville, Ky. Company that owns the Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell and Long John Silver’s brands and ranks as the largest restaurant company in the world, awarded the contracts.

Both restaurant facilities will total 1,200 square feet of space, Downs said.
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For more information, contact:
Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

New Name, New Partner, New Menu Proves Winning Combination for Mia Bella Scalini Family Restaurant

ORLANDO, Fla. --- A new name and a new partner---well known Italian restaurateur Donato Masrontoni---and a new family-style Italian menu has proved the winning combination for Mia Bella Scalini Family Restaurant in the Grand Oaks Village Shopping Center at 5106 Dr. Phillips Blvd. near Windermere in southwest Orlando.

Principal Ron Schwartz said sales have tripled since Donato Masrontoni joined the restaurant team and instituted a new family menu that includes pastas, chicken, veal and shrimp entrees, salads and sub sandwiches, along with Scalini’s classic and gluten-free pizzas.

“We’ve added wine by the glass, but Donato’s name and reputation have proved the biggest boost,” said Schwartz.

Masrontoni formerly operated an Italian restaurant in the same Grand Oaks Village location before relocating his Mia Bella Italian Restaurant to 11801 W. Colonial Dr. in Ocoee.

“Donato Masrontoni is well known and loved as an innovative restaurateur whose eye for quality is unmatched,” Schwartz said. “Mia Bella's Scalini Family Restaurant now has all the resources it needs to emerge as the best small Italian restaurant in the southwest Orlando area,” Schwartz said.

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For more information, please contact:
Scalini’s Pizza and Pasta, 407-291-9349, info@scalinispizza.com
Ron Schwartz, Owner, Scalini’s Pizza and Pasta, 407-342-3648
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-461-3780 or 644-4142

NAI Realvest Negotiates Long-Term Lease of former Captain D’s Restaurant Facility on East Colonial in Southeast Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a six-year lease agreement for the 2,500 square foot former Captain D’s restaurant facility at 10414 E. Colonial Drive in southeast Orlando.

Mez Birdie, CCIM, director of retail and investment services at NAI Realvest, brokered the transaction on behalf of the landlord, Nashville-based Captain D’s Restaurants/Sagittarius Brands, and the new tenant, The Grill.

Birdie provides various outsourced real estate services including sale-leaseback, leasing, brokerage and surplus site selection to Sagittarius Brands, the parent company for Captain D’s and Del Taco restaurants.
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For more information, contact:
Mez Birdie, CCIM, Director/Retail & Investment Services NAI Realvest 407-875-9989, Mbirdie@realvest.com

Patrick Mahoney, President and COO NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, pmahoney@realvest.com

Beth Payan or Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, covering 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 through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their 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.

$4.26 Million Lake Wooten Park project in Tavares leads to new 6,000 square foot restaurant by Cotter-Ryan Commercial

LONGWOOD, Fla. - Cotter-Ryan Commercial LLC, based in Longwood is making an impact in the Tavares area.

The $4.26 million Lake Wooten Park marina and seaplane basin project that Tavares City Council recently approved this past summer is having an impact on the community and Cotter Ryan Commercial is helping with that impact.

The construction company reports it has been awarded a contract to build the 6,000 square foot restaurant facility across from city hall. Construction is expected to start immediately and complete early next year, said Scott Ryan, president of Cotter-Ryan Commercial, LLC.

The Longwood based company is also building the new 20,000 square foot Premier Surgery Center, located on Vindale Rd. off U.S. 441 in Tavares for developer Hari Holding, LLC of Tavares. The medical facility, which will include an 11,000 square foot ambulatory surgery center and 9,000 square feet of medical office space, is scheduled to open in the third quarter of next year.

More information, contact:
Scott H. Ryan, President, Cotter Ryan Commercial, LLC, 407-786-7686 sryan@cotterryan.com

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com

Crossman & Company negotiates lease agreement for Jimmy’s Bar and Pub on Millennia Blvd. in Southwest Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. - Crossman & Company, one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, recently negotiated a new long-term lease agreement for 2,296 square feet of retail space on Millennia Blvd. at Northbridge at Millennium Lake near the Mall at Millennia in southwest Orlando.

John Crossman, President of Crossman & Company said Northbridge at Millennium Partners, LTD, a subsidiary of Concord Management, Ltd., leased space to Jimmy’s Bar and Pub, which plans to open in October.

Crossman & Company associates Danny Germano and Whitaker Leonhardt negotiated the lease agreement on behalf of the landlord.

For more information please contact:
Justin Greider, Senior Associate, Crossman & Company/ICSC Florida Next Generation Chair, 407-581-6225; jgreider@crossmanco.com

John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com

About Crossman & Company:
Crossman & Company is one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management companies in the Southeast with over 16 million square feet under leasing and/or management. Founded in Orlando in 1990, Crossman & Company is a full service commercial real estate firm that advises its clients in leasing, management, development and investment sales of retail and office properties and serves clients including Publix Super Markets, Inc., Lake Nona, PREIT, and LaSalle Investment Management. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.

Ron Schwartz Sells Interest in Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Cafe

WINTER PARK, Fla. - Winter Park entrepreneur Ron Schwartz has sold his interest in the award-winning Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café in downtown Winter Park to restaurant partner Mary Demetree.

Schwartz, who acquired his interest in the fine dining restaurant sidewalk café and bar in 2002, guided the landmark facility through major renovations and repositioning as one of the region’s best-known restaurants.

As operating partner, Schwartz developed and expanded sidewalk dining, introduced a contemporary fusion menu influenced by Asian, Middle Eastern and continental cuisine; expanded the restaurant’s accommodations outside the formal garden fine dining room; introduced a trendy martini menu and live entertainment to the sidewalk café, established a region-wide e-mail marketing and social network program, and instituted a server training program that included extended tours of California wineries.

Schwartz’s iconic improvements paid off---last year, Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café reported food and beverage sales in excess of $3 million.

Under Schwartz’ leadership, Park Plaza Gardens has given back to the community donating to many charitable organizations in Central Florida including the Council of 101, Hospice of the Comforter, Special Olympics, Morningstar School, Menello Museum and Boys Town.

Schwartz helped to shape the new political landscape in Winter Park encouraging business development, the closing of Park Avenue for special events, and free valet parking for Park Avenue visitors.

“We have developed a loyal following and I’m sure our friends and neighbors will continue to patronize the restaurant and bar,” said Schwartz.

For more information, please contact:

Ron Schwartz, 407-342-3648 (direct)

Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142