ORLANDO – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new five-year lease agreement for 4,642 square feet of flex space at 6830 Shadowridge Drive in the Semoran CommerCenter in southeast Orlando.
Robert Blackwell SIOR, principal at the firm, brokered the transaction representing the landlord, Semoran Commerce Center LLC based in Timonium, Md. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission of Orlando is the new tenant.
Semoran CommerCenter is being developed by Semoran CommerCenter LLC a joint venture between Bavar Properties Group and Realvest Development with 190,000 square feet of flex-warehouse space on an 18-acre site off SR 436 near Orlando International Airport.
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For more information contact:
Robert Blackwell, SIOR, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989; or rblackwell@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
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 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.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
M/I Homes to Host Grand Opening March 27 to Showcase Two New Model Homes at Bella Vida in East Orlando
ORLANDO - M/I Homes will host a grand opening to showcase two new model homes from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 27 at Bella Vida, located at Avalon Park Blvd. at Timber Spring Blvd. in east Orlando.
Jeff Kaizer, vice president of sales and marketing for M/I Homes in the Orlando region, said M/I Homes will unveil two new single-family model homes and new floor plans at Bella Vida with free food, beverages and live entertainment.
The Capistrano model home at Bella Vida is a one-story home with four bedrooms, two baths, a family room, and flex room in 2,092 square feet of living space and a two-car garage is priced at $206,990.
The Solana model home, a two-story design that offers four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths plus loft in 2,892 square feet of living space is priced at $234,990.
M/I Homes is offering 13 new ready-to-move-in homes at Bella Vida in time to qualify for the $8,000 federal income tax credit incentive for new home buyers, Kaizer said.
Visit www.MIHomes.com.
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
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.
Jeff Kaizer, vice president of sales and marketing for M/I Homes in the Orlando region, said M/I Homes will unveil two new single-family model homes and new floor plans at Bella Vida with free food, beverages and live entertainment.
The Capistrano model home at Bella Vida is a one-story home with four bedrooms, two baths, a family room, and flex room in 2,092 square feet of living space and a two-car garage is priced at $206,990.
The Solana model home, a two-story design that offers four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths plus loft in 2,892 square feet of living space is priced at $234,990.
M/I Homes is offering 13 new ready-to-move-in homes at Bella Vida in time to qualify for the $8,000 federal income tax credit incentive for new home buyers, Kaizer said.
Visit www.MIHomes.com.
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
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.
Lennar to Unveil “US Home” Brand Single-Family Homes Priced From the Low $100s at Cypress Creek in Riverview
TAMPA - Lennar is introducing its US Home brand with new single-family homes priced from the low $100s at Cypress Creek, located off 19th Ave. and U.S. Hwy. 301 in Riverview.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida division, said Lennar’s popular US Home brand focuses on building affordably-priced homes with fewer luxury upgrades but more options.
Lennar unveiled its US Home brand last year at South Fork in Riverview and at The Verandahs in Hudson.
At Cypress Creek, the first new model home is a two-story design with 1,810 square feet of living space and three bedrooms, along with a two-car garage.
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For more information contact:
Francine Miller, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Tampa Region, 727-479-1747; Francine.Miller@Lennar.com; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida division, said Lennar’s popular US Home brand focuses on building affordably-priced homes with fewer luxury upgrades but more options.
Lennar unveiled its US Home brand last year at South Fork in Riverview and at The Verandahs in Hudson.
At Cypress Creek, the first new model home is a two-story design with 1,810 square feet of living space and three bedrooms, along with a two-car garage.
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For more information contact:
Francine Miller, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Tampa Region, 727-479-1747; Francine.Miller@Lennar.com; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Awarded Contracts to Design Remodels Of Three Sweetbay Supermarkets in Tampa and Fort Myers
ORLANDO – Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, which ranks as one of the nations most experienced designers of retail space, was recently awarded contracts to design remodeling efforts at Sweetbay Supermarket facilities in Tampa, Pinellas Park and Fort Myers.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the 59,000 square foot Sweetbay Supermarket in Pinellas Park is one of the supermarket chains largest stores.
The two additional design projects are the Sweetbay Supermarkets on Gandy Blvd. in Tampa and on Bayshore Blvd. in Fort Myers, each comprise 27,000 square feet of space.
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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
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the 59,000 square foot Sweetbay Supermarket in Pinellas Park is one of the supermarket chains largest stores.
The two additional design projects are the Sweetbay Supermarkets on Gandy Blvd. in Tampa and on Bayshore Blvd. in Fort Myers, each comprise 27,000 square feet of space.
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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
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Emerson International Leases 11,456 Square Feet of Office Space to World Travel Center in Altamonte Springs
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS - Emerson International recently negotiated new lease agreements that total more than 16,000 square feet of office space in three office facilities.
Eric Emerson, president of Emerson International in Orlando, said World Travel Holdings leased 11,456 square feet of office space at 307 Altamonte Lakes Drive in Altamonte Lakeside Park in Altamonte Springs. Sean Westcott, director of leasing at Emerson International, negotiated the lease agreement representing the landlord. John Gay of CRESA represented World Travel Holdings.
GeoMed, LLC, leased 2,896 square feet of space at Emerson International’s CenterPointe II office building, located at 220 Central Parkway in Altamonte Springs. Kenneth Koch, commercial portfolio manager at Emerson International, represented the landlord in the lease agreement. Aaron Gray of Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida represented GeoMed.
Resell CNC, LLC, leased 1,861 square feet of space at 2600 Maitland Center Parkway in Maitland Center. John Gilbert of CBRE represented the landlord.
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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;
Eric Emerson, president of Emerson International in Orlando, said World Travel Holdings leased 11,456 square feet of office space at 307 Altamonte Lakes Drive in Altamonte Lakeside Park in Altamonte Springs. Sean Westcott, director of leasing at Emerson International, negotiated the lease agreement representing the landlord. John Gay of CRESA represented World Travel Holdings.
GeoMed, LLC, leased 2,896 square feet of space at Emerson International’s CenterPointe II office building, located at 220 Central Parkway in Altamonte Springs. Kenneth Koch, commercial portfolio manager at Emerson International, represented the landlord in the lease agreement. Aaron Gray of Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida represented GeoMed.
Resell CNC, LLC, leased 1,861 square feet of space at 2600 Maitland Center Parkway in Maitland Center. John Gilbert of CBRE represented the landlord.
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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;
Data Transfer Solutions Secures Several Wildfire Risk Assessment Contracts
ORLANDO - Data Transfer Solutions, LLC, the Avalon Park-based firm that provides asset management, geographic information systems (GIS) services, transportation planning, web design, database applications and multimedia production services to local government and regional and state agencies throughout the U.S., was awarded additional contracts with the State of Texas and the Florida Division of Forestry to increase access to wildfire risk assessment data.
The expertise of DTS’ Vice President of GIS Solutions, David Buckley played a critical role in earning the recent contracts, said A. M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP, chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions. Mr. Buckley has extensive experience in the design and development of custom GIS applications to address specific domain requirements, such as wildfire management, forest land management, hazard mitigation planning, and advanced landscape analysis and modeling, Fragala went on say.
Specifically, DTS will be developing a wildfire risk assessment web portal for the State of Texas, which will facilitate access to risk information and analysis tools for planners and the public. In addition, Mr. Buckley is working closely with the Florida Division of Forestry to support the integration of wildfire risk information with the State’s Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The State plan will help county planners throughout Florida assess mitigation priorities and local disaster response needs as part of Florida’s DMA 2000 requirements.
Buckley’s recent DTS projects focus on applying GIS analysis and modeling techniques to better utilize risk assessment information with local and state planning efforts. Working with DTS partners, Mr. Buckley is also the technical lead for the West Wide Wildfire Risk Assessment project, a 17 state initiative to analyze wildfire risk across the west (www.westwideriskassessment.com).
For more information contact: A.M. “Trey” Fragala, III, AICP, PMP, Chief Operating Officer, Data Transfer Solutions, 3680 Avalon Park East Blvd., Suite 200, Orlando, 32828; 407-382-5222; tfragala@edats.com
The expertise of DTS’ Vice President of GIS Solutions, David Buckley played a critical role in earning the recent contracts, said A. M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP, chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions. Mr. Buckley has extensive experience in the design and development of custom GIS applications to address specific domain requirements, such as wildfire management, forest land management, hazard mitigation planning, and advanced landscape analysis and modeling, Fragala went on say.
Specifically, DTS will be developing a wildfire risk assessment web portal for the State of Texas, which will facilitate access to risk information and analysis tools for planners and the public. In addition, Mr. Buckley is working closely with the Florida Division of Forestry to support the integration of wildfire risk information with the State’s Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The State plan will help county planners throughout Florida assess mitigation priorities and local disaster response needs as part of Florida’s DMA 2000 requirements.
Buckley’s recent DTS projects focus on applying GIS analysis and modeling techniques to better utilize risk assessment information with local and state planning efforts. Working with DTS partners, Mr. Buckley is also the technical lead for the West Wide Wildfire Risk Assessment project, a 17 state initiative to analyze wildfire risk across the west (www.westwideriskassessment.com).
For more information contact: A.M. “Trey” Fragala, III, AICP, PMP, Chief Operating Officer, Data Transfer Solutions, 3680 Avalon Park East Blvd., Suite 200, Orlando, 32828; 407-382-5222; tfragala@edats.com
Crossman & Company President and Orlando Official School Wharton School of Business on Downtown Redevelopment
ORLANDO - John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company in Orlando and Davon Barbour, assistant director of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board and Community Redevelopment Agency, recently made a presentation at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania on how to incorporate retail participants in successful downtown redevelopment strategies. The presentation was part of the University of Shopping Centers, a three-day professional continuing education event held by the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Crossman, whose company ranks as one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, said Orlando makes an exceptional model for successful downtown redevelopment.
“Orlando boasts all the most important elements of a successful redevelopment strategy,” Crossman said.
“You need leaders who have a vision of the future, and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Rich Crotty ably fulfill that role. Leaders need to work cooperatively, they need to do their research and they need to focus on residential development that will attract retail developers,” Crossman said.
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For more information please contact: John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com; Molly Delahunty, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6220 mdelahunty@crossmanco.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, Fla. 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.
Crossman, whose company ranks as one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, said Orlando makes an exceptional model for successful downtown redevelopment.
“Orlando boasts all the most important elements of a successful redevelopment strategy,” Crossman said.
“You need leaders who have a vision of the future, and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Rich Crotty ably fulfill that role. Leaders need to work cooperatively, they need to do their research and they need to focus on residential development that will attract retail developers,” Crossman said.
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For more information please contact: John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com; Molly Delahunty, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6220 mdelahunty@crossmanco.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, Fla. 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.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects awarded design contract to remodel Hannaford Supermarket in Bennington, VT
ORLANDO – Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, was recently awarded a design contract to remodel a Hannaford Supermarket in Bennington, Vt.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the 52,290 square foot facility is located at 141 Hannaford Square.
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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
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the 52,290 square foot facility is located at 141 Hannaford Square.
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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
Two Town Homes for Sale at Hampton Lakes in Westchase Qualify For $8,000 Tax Credit Incentive
TAMPA - Beazer Homes has two town homes for sale at Hampton Lakes in the Westchase area of Tampa that qualify for the $8,000 federal tax credit incentive.
Kareyann Rhodes, sales manager for Beazer Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said both town homes are under construction now and set for completion before the tax credit’s June 30 closing deadline.
Three weeks ago Beazer Homes announced its own home buyer incentive at Hampton Lakes---an upgraded stainless steel appliance package including refrigerator, washer and dryer for the first six home buyers at Hampton Lakes. Rhodes said four of those town homes have sold and only two remain.
Hampton Lakes is located off Racetrack Rd. near Countryway Blvd. in the Westchase area.
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For more information contact:
Kareyann Rhodes, Sales Manager, Beazer Homes/Tampa Division 813-663-9002 Krhodes@beazer.com Theresa Tilton, Vice President of Sales Beazer Homes/Florida 407-339-4114; ttilton@beazer.com; David Byrnes President Beazer Homes / Florida 407-339-4114 dbyrnes@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."
Kareyann Rhodes, sales manager for Beazer Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said both town homes are under construction now and set for completion before the tax credit’s June 30 closing deadline.
Three weeks ago Beazer Homes announced its own home buyer incentive at Hampton Lakes---an upgraded stainless steel appliance package including refrigerator, washer and dryer for the first six home buyers at Hampton Lakes. Rhodes said four of those town homes have sold and only two remain.
Hampton Lakes is located off Racetrack Rd. near Countryway Blvd. in the Westchase area.
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For more information contact:
Kareyann Rhodes, Sales Manager, Beazer Homes/Tampa Division 813-663-9002 Krhodes@beazer.com Theresa Tilton, Vice President of Sales Beazer Homes/Florida 407-339-4114; ttilton@beazer.com; David Byrnes President Beazer Homes / Florida 407-339-4114 dbyrnes@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."
Ashton Woods Homes Acquires 62 Home Sites at Ridge Crest in Brandon Area of Tampa Bay
TAMPA - Ashton Woods Homes recently acquired 62 oversized home sites at Ridge Crest, located off Wheeler and Valrico Rds. in the Brandon area.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the 65-foot home sites will accommodate new three, four, and five-bedroom single-family homes with optional three-car garages priced from the $160s.
New homes will offer from 1,536 square feet of living space, Roche said, and Ashton Woods Homes could start construction of new homes at Ridge Crest before summer.
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
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For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Tampa/Orlando 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Homes-Tampa/Orlando 407-647-3700;
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the 65-foot home sites will accommodate new three, four, and five-bedroom single-family homes with optional three-car garages priced from the $160s.
New homes will offer from 1,536 square feet of living space, Roche said, and Ashton Woods Homes could start construction of new homes at Ridge Crest before summer.
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
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For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Tampa/Orlando 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Homes-Tampa/Orlando 407-647-3700;
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