FLAGLER BEACH – The Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra is a Gold sponsor of the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach’s Run Flagler 2012 and Cycle Flagler 2012, scheduled for Feb. 11.
The 5K event, dubbed the 5K Race of the Runways, will be held at the Flagler County Airport. The cycling event, the 9th annual Cycle Flagler, is a tour of Flagler County’s best scenic highways. Cycle tours will be for 25, 40, 62 and 100 miles.
“We’re happy to help the Rotary Club with two such exciting events that give so much back to our communities,” said, John Rue, a partner in the personal-injury law firm.
The events are the primary fund-raising activities for the Rotary Club and funds raised from each stay here in the community, according to Rotary Event Director Kim Carney√.
For details or to register for either event, contact Carney at 386-846-5493 or kimcarney@cfl.rr.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 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 has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange, DeLand and Palm Coast. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Bellagio Custom Homes Hires Interior Designer as Design Coordinator
PALM COAST – Bellagio Custom Homes recently hired Melissa Pomp, a licensed interior designer, to fill a newly created position as design coordinator.
Pomp, a native of Longwood, Fla., has more than 10 years of interior design experience including Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Inc., Robb and Stucky, Builders Design Studio and the Sherwin Williams Corporation, according to Michael Sawdai, vice president for Bellagio Homes.
“Because of the success we have had this past year and increased demand for our product we felt the need to create this full time position,” he said. “With her background and experience, we’re certain that Melissa will prove a valuable asset to our company.”
For more information, please call 386-246-6175 or visit www.BellagioHomesFL.com.
About Bellagio Homes: Bellagio Custom Homes is a leading custom homebuilder specializing in the construction of unique luxury residences throughout Flagler, St. Johns and Volusia counties.
Pomp, a native of Longwood, Fla., has more than 10 years of interior design experience including Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Inc., Robb and Stucky, Builders Design Studio and the Sherwin Williams Corporation, according to Michael Sawdai, vice president for Bellagio Homes.
“Because of the success we have had this past year and increased demand for our product we felt the need to create this full time position,” he said. “With her background and experience, we’re certain that Melissa will prove a valuable asset to our company.”
For more information, please call 386-246-6175 or visit www.BellagioHomesFL.com.
About Bellagio Homes: Bellagio Custom Homes is a leading custom homebuilder specializing in the construction of unique luxury residences throughout Flagler, St. Johns and Volusia counties.
Rhodes+Brito Architects Earns One Year Continuing Services Contract from Seminole County Schools
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Rhodes+Brito Architects based in Orlando was recently awarded a continuing services contract from Seminole County Schools.
Ruffin Rhodes, co-founder and partner at the architectural firm said the one year contract, which starts in November, covers small projects valued at $2 million or less, and it can be renewed for an additional year.
Rhodes+Brito Architects is a full-service architectural firm that opened its offices in downtown Orlando in 1996 to specialize in design of public facilities, including schools, airports and courthouses.
Ruffin Rhodes, co-founder and partner at the architectural firm said the one year contract, which starts in November, covers small projects valued at $2 million or less, and it can be renewed for an additional year.
Rhodes+Brito Architects is a full-service architectural firm that opened its offices in downtown Orlando in 1996 to specialize in design of public facilities, including schools, airports and courthouses.
After a Sale of one Luxury Model, Bellagio Custom Homes Makes Plans for New Luxury Palm Coast Model
PALM COAST – Only two months after completing the 3,490-square-foot Florenza II luxury model home in the Wild Oaks estate community of Grand Haven, Bellagio Custom Homes has sold the home with a leaseback and is making plans for a new luxury model in Palm Coast. The company is currently planning the location of its next model and expects to break ground later this year.
Completed this summer at 212 Willow Oak Way, the four-bedroom, four-bath Florenza II – which recently sold for $742,000 – is situated on a nearly half-acre lakefront lot with a breathtaking pool and spa, according to Michael Sawdai, who serves as vice president for Bellagio. The professionally decorated model is open for viewing and will be featured in the Flagler County Parade of Homes in March.
The Grand Haven community, which includes a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, borders a 4,000-square-foot nature preserve with walking and biking trails and the Intracoastal Waterway.
For more information about the Florenza II or other Bellagio properties, please call 386-246-6175 or visit www.BellagioHomesFL.com.
About Bellagio Homes:
Bellagio Custom Homes is a leading custom homebuilder specializing in the construction of unique luxury residences throughout Flagler, St. Johns and Volusia Counties.
Completed this summer at 212 Willow Oak Way, the four-bedroom, four-bath Florenza II – which recently sold for $742,000 – is situated on a nearly half-acre lakefront lot with a breathtaking pool and spa, according to Michael Sawdai, who serves as vice president for Bellagio. The professionally decorated model is open for viewing and will be featured in the Flagler County Parade of Homes in March.
The Grand Haven community, which includes a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, borders a 4,000-square-foot nature preserve with walking and biking trails and the Intracoastal Waterway.
For more information about the Florenza II or other Bellagio properties, please call 386-246-6175 or visit www.BellagioHomesFL.com.
About Bellagio Homes:
Bellagio Custom Homes is a leading custom homebuilder specializing in the construction of unique luxury residences throughout Flagler, St. Johns and Volusia Counties.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Expansion Lease at Goldenrod CommerCenter in Orlando
MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest negotiated a new lease agreement for 2,206 square feet of industrial space at Suite 250 Goldenrod CommerCenter, 1468 N. Goldenrod Rd. in Orlando.
Michael Heidrich, a principal in the firm, brokered the transaction representing the Maitland-based landlord, COP-Goldenrod, LLC and the tenant, A & B Stucco, Inc. of Orlando.
A & B Stucco, Inc., who already occupies suites 240 and 255 with 8,824 square feet increased its occupancy by another 25 percent and now leases a total of 11,030 square feet at Goldenrod CommerCenter.
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 through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 350 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.
Michael Heidrich, a principal in the firm, brokered the transaction representing the Maitland-based landlord, COP-Goldenrod, LLC and the tenant, A & B Stucco, Inc. of Orlando.
A & B Stucco, Inc., who already occupies suites 240 and 255 with 8,824 square feet increased its occupancy by another 25 percent and now leases a total of 11,030 square feet at Goldenrod CommerCenter.
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 through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 350 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.
Beazer Homes to start construction of new model homes in February at FishHawk Ranch in Lithia
TAMPA, Fla. --- Beazer Homes plans to start construction of new model homes in early February at FishHawk Ranch located off FishHawk Boulevard in Lithia.
Ed Suchora, market manager for Beazer Homes in the Tampa Bay area, said Beazer’s new single family homes at FishHawk Ranch will range in size from 1,910 square feet of living space to 2,086 square feet with two-and-a-half baths and a two car garage.
Pricing will start in the $170s.
Visit www.beazer.com.
About Beazer Homes:
Beazer Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the country's 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 17 states. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BZH."
Ed Suchora, market manager for Beazer Homes in the Tampa Bay area, said Beazer’s new single family homes at FishHawk Ranch will range in size from 1,910 square feet of living space to 2,086 square feet with two-and-a-half baths and a two car garage.
Pricing will start in the $170s.
Visit www.beazer.com.
About Beazer Homes:
Beazer Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the country's 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 17 states. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BZH."
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
NAI Realvest Names Five Young Sales Associates to Next Generation Mentoring Program
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest, which ranks as one of the region’s largest and most active commercial property companies and one of the area’s largest developers of industrial facilities, recently named five young sales associates to its Next Generation mentoring program.
Paul P. Partyka, principal and managing partner and Patrick Mahoney, president and chief executive officer of NAI Realvest, said the firm’s Next Generation mentoring program was designed to generate new career opportunities for young commercial real estate professionals and expand the pool of talent at NAI Realvest.
New associates accepted into the Next Generation mentoring program are required to complete NAI Realvest’s rigorous eight-week training program.
Upon successful completion of the training program, each Next Generation associate is paired with a top performing NAI Realvest professional who will serve as mentor, Mahoney said. The new appointments include:
• Aron M. Harrison, who joined NAI Realvest in 2008 as a data analyst intern while pursing his B.S. degree at the University of Central Florida. Harrison specializes in retail sales and leasing, site selection, market and demographic analytics, management services and tenant representation. Harrison will mentor with Mez R. Birdie, CCIM, SCSM, director of retail and investment services.
• Erik Halverson, who majored in Finance at UCF, started his own construction company that he sold in 2007. He worked as an investment banking analyst for PCE Holdings before joining NAI Realvest and will be receiving his Master of Business Administration from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College this April. Halverson will be mentored by senior vice president and 30-year veteran Dan Colachicco and will specialize in multi-family and investment properties.
• Eric Parrs, who recently earned his Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) degree from the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business Administration. Parrs specializes in office investment sales and will mentor with NAI Realvest principal Tom Hankins.
• Mitch Heidrich, a recent University of Central Florida graduate who will specialize in retail properties and land. Heidrich will mentor with NAI Realvest principals Kevin O’Connor and Matt Cichocki.
• Michael F. Heidrich, Jr., a recent graduate of Boston College who majored in economics and finance. Heidrich, the son of NAI Realvest principal Michael F. Heidrich, Sr., will specialize in tenant and landlord brokerage, leasing, site selection, consultation, build-to-suit, and management services. Heidrich will mentor with his father.
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.
Paul P. Partyka, principal and managing partner and Patrick Mahoney, president and chief executive officer of NAI Realvest, said the firm’s Next Generation mentoring program was designed to generate new career opportunities for young commercial real estate professionals and expand the pool of talent at NAI Realvest.
New associates accepted into the Next Generation mentoring program are required to complete NAI Realvest’s rigorous eight-week training program.
Upon successful completion of the training program, each Next Generation associate is paired with a top performing NAI Realvest professional who will serve as mentor, Mahoney said. The new appointments include:
• Aron M. Harrison, who joined NAI Realvest in 2008 as a data analyst intern while pursing his B.S. degree at the University of Central Florida. Harrison specializes in retail sales and leasing, site selection, market and demographic analytics, management services and tenant representation. Harrison will mentor with Mez R. Birdie, CCIM, SCSM, director of retail and investment services.
• Erik Halverson, who majored in Finance at UCF, started his own construction company that he sold in 2007. He worked as an investment banking analyst for PCE Holdings before joining NAI Realvest and will be receiving his Master of Business Administration from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College this April. Halverson will be mentored by senior vice president and 30-year veteran Dan Colachicco and will specialize in multi-family and investment properties.
• Eric Parrs, who recently earned his Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) degree from the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business Administration. Parrs specializes in office investment sales and will mentor with NAI Realvest principal Tom Hankins.
• Mitch Heidrich, a recent University of Central Florida graduate who will specialize in retail properties and land. Heidrich will mentor with NAI Realvest principals Kevin O’Connor and Matt Cichocki.
• Michael F. Heidrich, Jr., a recent graduate of Boston College who majored in economics and finance. Heidrich, the son of NAI Realvest principal Michael F. Heidrich, Sr., will specialize in tenant and landlord brokerage, leasing, site selection, consultation, build-to-suit, and management services. Heidrich will mentor with his father.
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.
Emerson International Leases 1,838 Square Feet of Office Space at Maitland Center
MAITLAND, Fla. --- Emerson International, Inc. recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 1,838 square feet of office space at 2600 Maitland Center Parkway in Maitland.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said John Gilbert CBRE represented Emerson International in the lease agreement and Max Borling of Grubb & Ellis represented the tenant, Futility First Insurance Group, Inc.
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.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said John Gilbert CBRE represented Emerson International in the lease agreement and Max Borling of Grubb & Ellis represented the tenant, Futility First Insurance Group, Inc.
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.
Meritage Homes Promotes Scott MacLure to Vice President of Construction in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Meritage Homes has promoted Scott MacLure to vice president of construction in the Orlando region.
Fred Vandercook, regional president of Meritage Homes, said MacLure formerly served as director of construction in Orlando and has been with Meritage since 2010.
MacLure, who has more than 16 years of experience in the homebuilding industry, studied Political Science at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tenn. while serving in the Army.
Fred Vandercook, regional president of Meritage Homes, said MacLure formerly served as director of construction in Orlando and has been with Meritage since 2010.
MacLure, who has more than 16 years of experience in the homebuilding industry, studied Political Science at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tenn. while serving in the Army.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Named Exclusive Agents for Turtle Creek Luxury Home
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty was recently named exclusive sales and marketing agents for a luxury custom home in Turtle Creek, an exclusive gated and guarded community located in southwest Orlando.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said International Marketing Expert Ace Ernst with Stirling Sotheby’s Orlando Marketing Center is representing the property, which is priced at $899,000.
The 5,092 square foot luxury home at 10526 Emerald Chase features five bedrooms, four baths, a master suite with its own wet bar, a gourmet kitchen, fireplace, a pool and spa, large screened lanai with summer kitchen plus an oversized three-car garage with custom cabinets.
Ernst added that the home is a Parade of Homes winner built by Alex Hannigan, an Orlando custom home builder.
To view a brochure on the property, visit http://aaronernst.stirlingsir.com/eng/sales/detail/278-l-717-4364261/orlando-florida-orlando-fl-32836.
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, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said International Marketing Expert Ace Ernst with Stirling Sotheby’s Orlando Marketing Center is representing the property, which is priced at $899,000.
The 5,092 square foot luxury home at 10526 Emerald Chase features five bedrooms, four baths, a master suite with its own wet bar, a gourmet kitchen, fireplace, a pool and spa, large screened lanai with summer kitchen plus an oversized three-car garage with custom cabinets.
Ernst added that the home is a Parade of Homes winner built by Alex Hannigan, an Orlando custom home builder.
To view a brochure on the property, visit http://aaronernst.stirlingsir.com/eng/sales/detail/278-l-717-4364261/orlando-florida-orlando-fl-32836.
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, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
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