Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Centex Homes to Host Centexclusive 72-Hour Sale May 15-17 Throughout Florida with Bonus Incentives Worth More Than $10,000

Centex Homes to Host Centexclusive 72-Hour Sale May 15-17 Throughout Florida with Bonus Incentives Worth More Than $10,000

ORLANDO, Fla. - Centex Homes in Florida will host the Centexclusive 72-hour sale May 15-17, offering bonus incentives worth more than $10,000 in addition to already great pricing.


Carol-Ann Barody, director of operational marketing for Centex Homes in Florida, said the Centexclusive 72-Hour sale is taking place at all Centex communities in Florida.


During the Centexclusive 72-hour sale, Centex Homes is offering all home buyers up to $10,000 worth of design options to personalize their new home.


In addition, Barody said, Centex Homes will provide a Whirlpool appliance package, including a stainless refrigerator and white washer/dryer package for anyone who purchases during the event.


For more information, contact:
Carol-Ann Barody, Director of Operational Marketing, Centex Homes East Fla. 407-661-1416; Carol-Ann.Barody@Centex.com

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


About Centex Homes
Dallas-based Centex (NYSE: CTX), founded in 1950, is one of the nation’s leading home building companies. Centex operates in major U.S. markets in 25 states and delivered more than 35,000 homes in the United States in its most recent fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. Its leading brands include Centex Homes, Fox & Jacobs Homes, CityHomes and Centex Destination Properties.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty to Welcome 200 Participants to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates Conference at Universal Studios

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty to Welcome 200 Participants to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates Conference at Universal Studios


ORLANDO, Fla. – Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty plans to welcome more than 200 participants at the Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates 2009 Southeast Region Networking Conference May 14 and 15 at the Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Studios Orlando.


Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said conference participants will include Mike Good, president and chief executive officer of Sotheby’s International Realty, Philip White, chief operating officer of the firm, and Wendy Purvey, senior vice president of marketing.


Sotheby’s International Realty affiliates include more than 10,000 real estate professionals in over 500 offices in 36 countries and territories worldwide.


Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty (http://www.stirlingsir.com/), the network’s Central Florida affiliate, is one of the largest in the southeast.


For more information, please contact:
Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-588-1260

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, worldwide auctions, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates five performance centers which serve all of Central Florida.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Avalon Park Group Negotiates Four New Commercial Leases that Total 9,383 Square Feet of Space in Downtown Avalon Park

Avalon Park Group Negotiates Four New Commercial Leases that Total 9,383 Square Feet of Space in Downtown Avalon Park


ORLANDO, Fla. - Avalon Park Group, which is developing Avalon Park in east Orlando, recently negotiated four new long-term lease agreements in downtown Avalon Park that total 9,383 square feet of retail and office space.


Brendon Dedekind, director of leasing/business development for Avalon Park Group, said the new downtown tenants include:


• Avalon Park Kid’s, LLC, a child care agency with 2,706 square feet of space;

• Avalon Park Eye Care, LLC, an optometrist’s office with 1,960 square feet;

• Avalon Dance, LLC, with 1,717 square feet; and

• Loyal Source Pharmaceutical Staffing, an executive employment agency specializing in the pharmaceutical industry, with 3,000 square feet.


For more information contact:
Brendon Dedekind, Director of Leasing/Business Development, Avalon Park Group Management Inc., 407-658-6565;

Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565

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

Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida negotiates sublease renewal agreement for 12,000 square feet of industrial space in Tampa

Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida negotiates sublease renewal agreement for 12,000 square feet of industrial space in Tampa


TAMPA, Fla. - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 130 Grubb & Ellis offices worldwide, recently negotiated a long-term sublease renewal of 12,000 square feet in the industrial center located at 9302 Florida Palm Drive in Tampa.


Jan Boltres, CCIM and Michael Scott, principals and senior vice presidents at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, represented the sublessor, Qwest Communications Company of Denver, in the negotiations with the tenant, Tampa-based Office Pavillion of South Florida.


About Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida:
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 30 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.


About Grubb & Ellis:
Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies. With more than 130 owned and affiliate offices worldwide, Grubb & Ellis offers property owners, corporate occupants and investors comprehensive integrated real estate solutions, including transaction, management, consulting and investment advisory services supported by proprietary market research and extensive local market expertise.


Grubb & Ellis and its subsidiaries are leading sponsors of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including tax-deferred 1031 tenant-in-common (TIC) exchanges; public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate investment funds. As of March 31, 2008, more than $3.4 billion in investor equity has been raised for these investment programs. The company and its subsidiaries currently manage a growing portfolio of more than 218 million square feet of real estate. In 2007, Grubb & Ellis was selected from among 15,000 vendors as Microsoft Corporation's Vendor of the Year. For more information regarding Grubb & Ellis Company, please visit http://www.grubb-ellis.com/.


For Information Please Contact
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, 3030 N. Rocky Point Drive W., Tampa, FL 33609, http://www.commercialfl.com/

Jan Boltres CCIM 813-639-1111 ex270
Michael Scott 813-639-1111 ex275
Jeffrey Sweeney 407-481-5387
Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Awarded Contract to Design 13,000 Square Foot Banyan Cove Retail Center in Leesburg, Va.

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Awarded Contract to Design 13,000 Square Foot Banyan Cove Retail Center in Leesburg, Va.


ORLANDO, Fla. - Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, was recently awarded a contract to design the Banyan Cove retail center in Leesburg, Va.


Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC said Urban Scope of Maitland is developing the 13,000 square foot center off Edwards Ferry Rd. and Heritage Way.


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

Stirling Sotheby's International Realty Launches Coastal Lifestyles Group to Serve Florida’s East Coast Communities


Stirling Sotheby's International Realty Launches Coastal Lifestyles Group to Serve Florida’s Coast Communities – Stirling Sotheby's World Marketing Center Appoints Kyle Hogan, Karen Nierenberg, Jack Jeffcoat to Head New Marketing Group


ORLANDO, Fla. - Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has launched a new marketing group – the Coastal Lifestyles Group – to serve Florida’s east coast communities with expert real estate marketing services.


Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the new group includes three of Brevard County’s most successful real estate agents.
Soderstrom said Kyle Hogan, Karen Nierenberg and Jack Jeffcoat, are part the firm’s new Coastal Lifestyles Group, which will be aligned with Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s World Marketing Center.


“Our Coastal Lifestyles Group will focus on providing exceptional opportunities for buyers and sellers on Florida’s east Coast,” Soderstrom said.


“These are three of the Florida east coast’s most successful real estate executives,” Soderstrom said.


About Kyle Hogan (*standing right in photo)

Kyle Hogan has consistently ranked as a top producing agent representing buyers and sellers of unique properties throughout the coastal cities of Florida. He specializes in the areas of Satellite Beach, Lansing Island, Colfax Landing, the country club communities of Suntree, La Cita and Rockledge.


Hogan attributes his success to exceptional high standards and values, honesty, integrity, great people skills and skillful negotiation techniques.


“I have a strong commitment to providing the highest level of service,” Hogan said, “and have long list of loyal repeat clients.”


“Kyle’s expertise and talents have made him a recognized leader in the real estate industry. He believes strongly in building long term relationships, which is evidenced by his impressive list of referral clients,” Soderstrom said.


“He prides himself on his ability to do whatever it takes to find the ‘perfect home,’ and negotiate the smoothest transaction possible,” he added.


About Jack Jeffcoat (*Seated front in photo)

Jack Jeffcoat has consistently ranked among the top-producing real estate agents throughout Brevard County and the Central Florida area.


Jeffcoat earned his CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist) designation in 2008 and he specializes in luxury real estate properties in Satellite Beach, Lansing Island, Summer Lakes, Whyndam at Duran, Baytree, Charloias Estates, Colfax Landing, the country club communities of Suntree, La Cita, Rockledge, Isleworth, Bayhill and Keenes Pointe, Soderstrom said.


He also has expertise in luxury waterfront properties in Melbourne Beach, Indian Harbour Beach and Cocoa Beach.


“Jack Jeffcoat is a recognized leader in the coastal lifestyle real estate industry,” Soderstrom said. He was born in Key West and currently resides in Melbourne.


“Jack is tirelessly dedicated to his clients and his community, which allows him to provide the finest services to the affluent homebuyers and sellers of Central Florida and the Space Coast areas,” he said.


Jack is actively involved with several charitable foundations, including American Cancer Society and Young Professionals of Brevard. He is a member of Suntree Country Club.


Among his many awards, Jeffcoat was “Rookie of the Year,” “Top Producer” and “Top Listing and Sales Associate.”


About Karen Nierenberg (*Standing Left in Photo)

Karen Nierenberg previously served as a sales associate for the Vieira Company which developed much of West Brevard County. At McCluskey GMAC Realty, Nierenberg was the top single producer from 2001 through 2006 and the top individual agent for Brevard County.


At GMAC Realty, Nierenberg ranked among the top five percent nationally within GMAC. At Keller Williams Realty, she ranked as the top single producer and top group producer in 2005 and 2006.


Nierenberg served as Director of the Board at Resurrection Ranch, a shelter for women and children), and is a member of Suntree Country Club since 1988. She has resided at Suntree since 1989 and sat on the marketing committee at the club. Nierenberg is also a member of the Kiwi Tennis Center and Trinity Presbyterian Church.


For more information please contact
Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-588-1260

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, worldwide auctions, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates five performance centers which serve all of Central Florida.

University Club of Orlando to Host Antique Car Show May 12

University Club of Orlando to Host Antique Car Show May 12


ORLANDO, Fla. - The University Club of Orlando will host an antique car show on Tuesday, May 12.


Susan Greene, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said the event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held behind the University Club at 150 E. Central Blvd. in downtown Orlando.


For information about the antique car show, call 407-425-2514.


For information about this press release, contact:
Susan Greene, General Manager, University Club of Orlando, 407-425-2514, gm@ucluborlando.com

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

Monday, May 4, 2009

Sue Andrews and Sharon Pacetti at Mattamy Homes USA in Jacksonville win Laurel Awards for Sales at Bartram Springs

Sue Andrews and Sharon Pacetti at Mattamy Homes USA in Jacksonville win Laurel Awards for Sales at Bartram Springs


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Sales associates Sue Andrews and Sharon Pacetti, partners for more than 20 years who work for Mattamy Homes USA in Jacksonville, recently won Laurel Awards for their sales efforts in 2008 at Bartram Springs in Duval County.


Laura Bailey, vice president of sales and marketing for Mattamy Homes USA http://www.mattamyhomes.com/, said the awards were presented recently by the Sales & Marketing Council of the Northeast Florida Home Builders Association at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront.



(left to right) Sharon Pacetti and Sue Andrews


Andrews and Pacetti both posted sales worth more than $10 million in 2008, Bailey said.


Andrews and Pacetti joined Mattamy Homes in 2000 and they both have more than 30 years of experience selling homes. They are currently selling new Mattamy Homes at Sevilla (904-940-9222) in St. Augustine.


For more information contact:
Kerry Soltis, Marketing Manager, Mattamy Homes-Jacksonville, 904-279-9502

Laura Bailey, VP of Sales & Marketing Mattamy Homes USA, 407-599-9998

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


About Mattamy Homes:
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion. Visit http://www.mattamyhomes.com/.

Coldwell Banker Commercial sponsors green information session at Chamber of Commerce of West Volusia

Coldwell Banker Commercial sponsors green information session at Chamber of Commerce of West Volusia


ORANGE CITY, Fla. – Nearly two dozen of city, county and state officials, as well as local business types, attended a recent “going green” seminar sponsored by Coldwell Banker Commercial AI Group.


The two-hour session – titled “Rebuilding the Local Economy through Sustainable Alternatives” – was intended to create awareness and a dialog between community leaders and elected officials, according to John Wanamaker, Coldwell Banker Commercial AI Group broker.


In addition to Wanamaker and CBC’s Stepan Babanin, who talked about the savings their own company has seen since they began using sustainable alternatives, several other speakers offered insight about recycling, water conservation, and electric company rebates available through their agencies.


The speakers were Darlene Keefe and Kathy Lapp, Progress Energy; Lindsey Roberts, WAV (Water Alliance of Volusia); Ann Benedetti, St. Johns River Water Management District; and Laura Raftery, Gel Recycling.


“We had about 20 people who attended and their feedback was fantastic,” Wanamaker said of the session held at the new Chamber of Commerce of West Volusia building in Orange City.


One such attendee was Andy Kelly, Volusia County Councilman for District 1, who also is a member of the Florida Association of Counties’ Energy Independence Work Group.
Kelly said he is excited about the positive results and hopes to see some of the ideas implemented at the county level.


“It was an excellent program with a lot of quality ideas,” he said. “I hope that everyone who attended will apply some of those ideas – even if it’s only changing out light bulbs or turning down the thermostat – in their own homes and businesses.”
Wanamaker said he thinks those attending were impressed by the way the session was all tied together at the end.


“It showed them how much money can actually be saved for a very small investment,” he said.


About Coldwell Banker Commercial AI Group:
Owned and operated by commercial real estate veterans John Wanamaker and Chuck Rudis, Coldwell Banker Commercial AIG is a leader in the listing, leasing and selling of properties, as well as a premier developer of community-friendly and LEED-accredited projects for small business owners.


For more information about this release, please contact:
John Wanamaker, broker for Coldwell Banker Commercial AI Group, 386-775-8633, john@cbciagroup.com

Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-837-8780, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com

Park Plaza Gardens to Offer Economic Stimulus Menus in May With Three Course Meals at a Special Price

Park Plaza Gardens to Offer Economic Stimulus Menus in May With Three Course Meals at a Special Price


WINTER PARK, Fla. - Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant at 319 Park Avenue South in downtown Winter Park is offering special Economic Stimulus Menus in May.


Ron Schwartz, a principal at Park Plaza Gardens, said Chef John Tan has created a special three-course menu priced at $29.95 on any day during the month of May that includes soups, salads and choice of pork tenderloin, grilled chicken breast or fresh catch filets.


A separate Stimulus Menu featuring tenderloin of beef is offered every Sunday and Monday during May for $29.95, Schwartz said.


For more information, contacts:
Park Plaza Gardens, 407-645-2475, http://www.parkplazagardens.com/

Ron Schwartz, Principal, Park Plaza Gardens, 407-342-3648

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