ORLANDO - M/I Homes will host a grand opening April 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at McCormick Woods, located in Ocoee on McCormick Woods Road near the SR 429 Expressway Interchange.
Jeff Kaizer, vice president of sales and marketing for M/I Homes in the Orlando region, said the home builder is serving up barbeque, refreshments and live music to showcase 75 new home sites at McCormick Woods and two new single-family model homes.
“The new models represent M/I Homes ‘2010 Home of Ideas’ concept, showcasing innovation in interior design, technology and do-it-yourself home projects,” said Kaizer.
New three, four and five-bedroom Energy Star® homes at McCormick Woods range in size from 1,480 square feet of living space to 3,200 square feet priced from $169,990 to the mid-$200s.
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For media information contact:
Jeff Kaizer, MIRM, MCSP, VP of Sales & Marketing, M/I Homes, 407-531-5121; Tim Hall, Division President, M/I Homes Central Florida, 407-531-5100; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About M/I Homes:
M/I Homes (NYSE: MHO), based in Columbus, Ohio, has built and sold more than 78,000 new homes since 1976 and ranks as one of America’s most active homebuilders. M/I Homes builds single-family homes and town homes in 23 communities in Orange, Seminole and Lake Counties, and won the prestigious Grand Award in the Central Florida Parade of Homes four times within five years. To learn more, visit www.mihomes.com.
Friday, April 9, 2010
University Club of Orlando Reports 100 New Members as 50th Anniversary of Downtown Orlando Facility Approaches
ORLANDO - The University Club of Orlando, which ranks as downtown Orlando’s oldest business and professional club, reported it has grown by more than 100 members since last July.
Susan Greene, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said she expects to induct more than 150 new members before December, when the University Club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its landmark facilities on Central Blvd. across from Orlando Public Library.
The University Club of Orlando was founded 84 years ago, Greene said, and will celebrate its 85th anniversary in 2011.
For more information about this press release, contact:
Susan Greene, General Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, gm@ucluborlando.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
Susan Greene, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said she expects to induct more than 150 new members before December, when the University Club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its landmark facilities on Central Blvd. across from Orlando Public Library.
The University Club of Orlando was founded 84 years ago, Greene said, and will celebrate its 85th anniversary in 2011.
For more information about this press release, contact:
Susan Greene, General Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, gm@ucluborlando.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
Half of Luxury Apartments Leased Already at Emerson Plaza Towers II in Altamonte Springs
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS - Emerson International reports it has leased half of the luxury apartment units it opened in February at Emerson Plaza Towers II overlooking the scenic beauty of Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said lease rates for luxury apartment units in Towers II at Emerson Plaza range from $1,100 per month to $4,000.
Units range from 1,100 square feet of living space to 4,000 square feet, Emerson said.
The gated community offers a secure parking garage, elevators with controlled access, a recreation center, and a fitness center with heated pool and spa. All residences are equipped with granite counters and G.E. stainless steel appliances.
“For security, convenience, majestic views and great location, Emerson Plaza ranks as one of the best choices in the Altamonte Springs area and it’s hard to find anything more appealing in all of Seminole County,” he added.
“Still, we have been surprised at how quickly units are leasing,” Emerson said.
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For more information, contact:
Eric J. Emerson, Vice President and General Manager Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560; ejemerson@emerson-us.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About Emerson International: 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.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said lease rates for luxury apartment units in Towers II at Emerson Plaza range from $1,100 per month to $4,000.
Units range from 1,100 square feet of living space to 4,000 square feet, Emerson said.
The gated community offers a secure parking garage, elevators with controlled access, a recreation center, and a fitness center with heated pool and spa. All residences are equipped with granite counters and G.E. stainless steel appliances.
“For security, convenience, majestic views and great location, Emerson Plaza ranks as one of the best choices in the Altamonte Springs area and it’s hard to find anything more appealing in all of Seminole County,” he added.
“Still, we have been surprised at how quickly units are leasing,” Emerson said.
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For more information, contact:
Eric J. Emerson, Vice President and General Manager Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560; ejemerson@emerson-us.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About Emerson International: 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.
Mattamy Homes, Adina Construction Come Through For Allen D. Nease High School in St. Johns County, Donates Materials for New Sidewalk
JACKSONVILLE - When Allen D. Nease High School officials learned they needed a new sidewalk for their athletic program and lacked the funds to build it, they turned to the Jacksonville division of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. arm of Canada’s largest home builder.
Mattamy Homes is known for its civic and community work and ranks as one Jacksonville-area home builder whose sales have been strong enough to support a little charity.
Jerry Dean, vice president of construction at Mattamy Homes in Jacksonville, immediately telephoned Adina Construction, Inc., the St. Augustine concrete contractor that provides foundations, driveways, sidewalks and hardscapes in many Mattamy communities in the region.
The result? Together, Mattamy Homes and Adina Construction pooled the concrete and labor to build the sidewalk. Allen D. Nease High School officials and athletes are very grateful that Mattamy Homes and Adina Construction were able to step up to help out the school.
“We aren’t expecting a marching band or even a school cheer,” Dean joked. “We were happy to do our little part for our community,” he said.
For more information contact:
Kerry Soltis, Marketing Manager, Mattamy Homes-Jacksonville 904-279-9502; Dennis Ginder, Division President Mattamy Homes-Jacksonville 904-279-9500; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Mattamy Homes is known for its civic and community work and ranks as one Jacksonville-area home builder whose sales have been strong enough to support a little charity.
Jerry Dean, vice president of construction at Mattamy Homes in Jacksonville, immediately telephoned Adina Construction, Inc., the St. Augustine concrete contractor that provides foundations, driveways, sidewalks and hardscapes in many Mattamy communities in the region.
The result? Together, Mattamy Homes and Adina Construction pooled the concrete and labor to build the sidewalk. Allen D. Nease High School officials and athletes are very grateful that Mattamy Homes and Adina Construction were able to step up to help out the school.
“We aren’t expecting a marching band or even a school cheer,” Dean joked. “We were happy to do our little part for our community,” he said.
For more information contact:
Kerry Soltis, Marketing Manager, Mattamy Homes-Jacksonville 904-279-9502; Dennis Ginder, Division President Mattamy Homes-Jacksonville 904-279-9500; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
ABD Development to Start New Portofino Home at Toscana in Flagler County in April
ORLANDO - ABD Development Company, a leading custom home builder, will start construction of a new Portofino model home in April at Toscana located on Old King’s Road in Palm Coast.
David Kohn, president of ABD Development, said Portofino will offer four bedrooms, three-baths in 2,673 square feet of living space.
The Portofino at Toscana will be priced at $389,000, Kohn said.
At present, there are 70 homesites in the current phase at Toscana, a gated community with home starting from the high $300s.
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For more information, contact: Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400; David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
David Kohn, president of ABD Development, said Portofino will offer four bedrooms, three-baths in 2,673 square feet of living space.
The Portofino at Toscana will be priced at $389,000, Kohn said.
At present, there are 70 homesites in the current phase at Toscana, a gated community with home starting from the high $300s.
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For more information, contact: Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400; David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Expands Southwest Market Coverage with World Marketing Center Focus, new Bay Hill office
ORLANDO - Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has expanded its focus on the southwest Orlando market.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Southwest Orlando Performance Director Diane Travis has opened an office in Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s World Marketing Center in the south tower penthouse of The Plaza located on Orange Ave. at Church St. in downtown Orlando.
In addition, Travis has opened a new southwest area branch office in Bay Hill on Apopka Vineland Rd.
“This move greatly expands our market coverage in Orlando,” Soderstrom explained.
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For more information contact:
Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Southwest Orlando Performance Director Diane Travis has opened an office in Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s World Marketing Center in the south tower penthouse of The Plaza located on Orange Ave. at Church St. in downtown Orlando.
In addition, Travis has opened a new southwest area branch office in Bay Hill on Apopka Vineland Rd.
“This move greatly expands our market coverage in Orlando,” Soderstrom explained.
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For more information contact:
Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
Ride Green Scooters Offers Spring Tune-Up Special on Fuel-Efficient Gas Scooters
WINTER PARK - Ride Green Scooters on Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park is offering a Spring Tune-up special for $125.
Brian Schwartz, vice president at Ride Green Scooters, said the tune-up includes an oil change, transmission fluid change, carburetor cleaning, valve adjustment, spark plug replacement, fuel filter replacement and check all lights and tires.
Ride Green Scooters specializes in sales and maintenance of energy-efficient gas and electric scooters priced from under $1,000 to more than $2,000 that offer fuel efficiencies that range from no-gas electric scooters to more than 100 miles per gallon.
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For more information, contact: Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648; Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Brian Schwartz, vice president at Ride Green Scooters, said the tune-up includes an oil change, transmission fluid change, carburetor cleaning, valve adjustment, spark plug replacement, fuel filter replacement and check all lights and tires.
Ride Green Scooters specializes in sales and maintenance of energy-efficient gas and electric scooters priced from under $1,000 to more than $2,000 that offer fuel efficiencies that range from no-gas electric scooters to more than 100 miles per gallon.
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For more information, contact: Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648; Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Crossman & Company negotiates new and renewal lease agreements at Winter Park retail center totaling 4,068 square feet
ORLANDO - Crossman & Company, one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, recently completed two lease agreements – one new and one renewal – for a total of 4,068 square feet in the shopping center on Lee Road at the corner of Adanson Street in Winter Park.
Leasing Associate Daniel Germano negotiated all both lease transactions, representing the landlord Lee Road Partners LP.
Star Nails renewed its lease of 1,525 square feet for three years at the center; Beauty Alliance signed a new one-year lease for 2,543 square feet.
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For more information please contact: Daniel Germano, Leasing Associate, Crossman & Company, 407-423-5400 or 407-581-6223; 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 Florida 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.
Leasing Associate Daniel Germano negotiated all both lease transactions, representing the landlord Lee Road Partners LP.
Star Nails renewed its lease of 1,525 square feet for three years at the center; Beauty Alliance signed a new one-year lease for 2,543 square feet.
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For more information please contact: Daniel Germano, Leasing Associate, Crossman & Company, 407-423-5400 or 407-581-6223; 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 Florida 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.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Reports Sale of Luxury Condominium at Vizcaya in Southwest Orlando
ORLANDO - Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty reports it recently sold a $380,000 luxury lakefront condominium in The Esplanade at Vizcaya, located off Sand Lake Rd. in southwest Orlando.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the firm’s LR Team --- associates Daniel Natoli, Carolyn Burgiel and Darren Iozia ---negotiated the sale.
Soderstrom said another of the LR Team southwest Orlando area listings is a three-story luxury home designed and built by Continental Homes and Interiors on Phillips Cove Court in the Dr. Phillips area. Soderstrom said the five-bedroom, 6,092 square foot luxury home was recently listed for sale at $1,600,000.
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For more information, contact:
Carolyn J. Burgiel, Sales Executive, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-864-0605; Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890
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
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the firm’s LR Team --- associates Daniel Natoli, Carolyn Burgiel and Darren Iozia ---negotiated the sale.
Soderstrom said another of the LR Team southwest Orlando area listings is a three-story luxury home designed and built by Continental Homes and Interiors on Phillips Cove Court in the Dr. Phillips area. Soderstrom said the five-bedroom, 6,092 square foot luxury home was recently listed for sale at $1,600,000.
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For more information, contact:
Carolyn J. Burgiel, Sales Executive, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-864-0605; Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890
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
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Spring Hill Suites by Marriott opens at Tampa Palms Professional Center off Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
TAMPA - Sun Development and Management Group of Indianapolis has opened the Spring Hill Suites by Marriott on a 2.5-acre site at the Tampa Palms Professional Center, located in Tampa Palms on Commerce Center Blvd. off Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Paula Buffa, RPA, CCIM, senior vice president at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida in Tampa, said the 127-suite hotel complex with meeting rooms, a fitness center and heated pool plans to cater to business travelers in the Tampa Palms Professional Center area as well as area visitors to nearby Busch Gardens, the University of South Florida and the New Tampa Recreational Center.
“Spring Hill Suites by Marriott will draw increased attention to office suites available at Tampa Palms Professional Center,” said Buffa, who represents the professional office complex.
Tampa Palms Professional Center offers 460,000 square feet of Class A office, medical, commercial, restaurant, retail and hotel space in a natural setting that overlooks conservation areas, lakes and ponds. Buildings range from 2,000 to 18,000 square feet of customized space.
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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 45 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace. Visit www.commercialfl.com.
About Grubb & Ellis Company: Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
CONTACTS: Paula Buffa, CCIM, RPA 813-830-7887; Jeffrey Sweeney, SIOR President 407-481-5387; Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
Paula Buffa, RPA, CCIM, senior vice president at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida in Tampa, said the 127-suite hotel complex with meeting rooms, a fitness center and heated pool plans to cater to business travelers in the Tampa Palms Professional Center area as well as area visitors to nearby Busch Gardens, the University of South Florida and the New Tampa Recreational Center.
“Spring Hill Suites by Marriott will draw increased attention to office suites available at Tampa Palms Professional Center,” said Buffa, who represents the professional office complex.
Tampa Palms Professional Center offers 460,000 square feet of Class A office, medical, commercial, restaurant, retail and hotel space in a natural setting that overlooks conservation areas, lakes and ponds. Buildings range from 2,000 to 18,000 square feet of customized space.
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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 45 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace. Visit www.commercialfl.com.
About Grubb & Ellis Company: Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
CONTACTS: Paula Buffa, CCIM, RPA 813-830-7887; Jeffrey Sweeney, SIOR President 407-481-5387; Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
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