WIDB Connect launches SMARTform – a New Cloud Based Software Solution that Streamlines Order Taking and Processing For Sales Companies

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Orlando-based WIDB Connect has launched a new cloud based software, called SMARTform, that revolutionizes the way sales companies take and process orders. Matanel Hazan, founder and chief executive officer of WIDB Connect, said SMARTform is an innovative, custom, feature-full order taking and processing solution that substantially improves the efficiency of sales companies’ day to day operations. “SMARTform is a cloud-based, feature-full order taking and processing system that is a lot quicker, more organized, more accurate and more efficient than anything available today,” Hazan explained. Hazan said more than three million U.S. businesses rely on some form of order-taking and processing. “All of them are potential SMARTform customers,” Hazan said. Hazan said SMARTform was engineered around the users’ needs and has become the most user-friendly and intuitive order taking and processing solution on the market. “SMARTform includes auto fill features for: item information, customer billing and shipping information, and sales representatives; it includes searchable product catalogues, and complete compatibility across all devices,” Hazan said. The result is order forms that are professional and accurate, and therefore less likely to generate costly errors. “With SMARTform, a company will get increased productivity, lower management expenses, and put an end to paper forms, paper catalogues, scanners and fax machines required to process orders,” Hazan said. SMARTform allows users to easily download an order as a spreadsheet which allows users to easily update their financial records using common accounting software like QuickBooks. “This is a one-stop software solution for the entire ordering process for both small enterprises and huge distributors, wholesalers, and manufacturers of apparel, jewelry, entertainment, electronics, and restaurant supplies.” Hazan said. WIDB Connect is a client-member of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located in the Central Florida Research Park in east Orange County.

Sotheby’s International Realty Brand Introduces Luxury Website for Historic Market Segment

ORLANDO, Fla. – Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty in Orlando recently announced the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand’s launch of a branded website for the historic specialty market. The specialized website, which can be found at HistoricpropertySIR.com, matches the look and feel of the Sotheby’s International Realty® website, sothebysrealty.com, and provides detailed Historic lifestyle and listing information and resources. The website enables buyers and sellers to search for the finest properties in this popular segment and the sales professionals who represent them. It covers a full spectrum of lifestyle types and properties including: landmarks, properties of design and historic significance and properties that are on the National Registry. The Historic specialty market website launched with more than $1.6 billion of historic property listings worldwide. The website joins the brand’s previously launched Farm & Ranch, Waterfront, Ski and Golf specialty market websites. All of the brand’s specialty market websites highlight notable sales and feature geographic area-focused sections and advanced search capabilities. “Time-honored properties offer living legacies for those that own them,” said Wendy Purvey, chief marketing officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “We created the Historic specialty market website to celebrate these homes. From centuries-old European castles to pre-Revolutionary War plantations to National Registry landmarks, we are proud to represent some of the finest historical properties in the world: those that carry the soul and unique attributes of those who have called them home. These special properties require skill to effectively market, and our network of professionals has access to our innovative marketing tools and global connections, helping bring new life into these special homes.” “This in-depth focus into the Historic specialty market will help consumers looking to own a piece of the past as they create their own memories,” said Roger Soderstrom, owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty. “Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty clients with homes that cater to this lifestyle will enjoy an added avenue of exposure. No other real estate company can bring together this level of comprehensive detail on historic properties worldwide,” Soderstrom added. Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s exclusive global marketing services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties. In addition the company provides support to builders and developers locally and internationally. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com. Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has central Florida marketing centers located at Dr. Phillips, Heathrow and the Spruce Creek Fly-in. The Sotheby’s International Realty® network currently has more than 13,000 sales associates located in approximately 670 offices in 49 countries and territories worldwide. Each office is independently owned and operated.

Ride Green Scooters in Winter Park adds Retro VESPA clone to its product lineup

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Ride Green Scooters on West Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park has announced the addition of Puma Valentine scooters to its lineup of gas-saving motor scooters. Ron Schwartz, a principal with Ride Green Scooters says that the Puma Valentine scooter is reminiscent of the Vespas of the mid 1960s with retro styling, white side-wall tires and chrome-like rails on its front, sides and rear. LED lighting brings it into the 21st century. “This is great news for scooter buyers who appreciate the retro styling but financially can’t afford the real thing,” Schwartz said. Ordered with a 50cc or 150cc GY6 engine, the Puma Valentine can run at 35+ mph or 54+ mph and get you where you need to go in high style.

King’s Ridge Golf Club Father-Son Team wins 2013 FSGA Parent-Child Championship at Walt Disney World Golf’s Oak Trail

CLERMONT, Fla. -- King’s Ridge Golf Club regulars Kirk and Kylan Johnson of Clermont won their Age 6-7 Division at the 20th Annual FSGA Parent-Child Golf Tournament held recently on the Oak Trail at Walt Disney World Golf in Orlando. Six-year old Kylan Johnson began golf lessons earlier this year with King’s Ridge Head Golf Professional Lee Williamson. “Kylan has a lot of ability and enjoys playing very much,” Williamson said. “Mostly we worked on controlling frustration and setting up properly, then letting him just play,” he said. The strategy worked. “Kylan felt no pressure at all, he played the best in his life,” Kirk Johnson explained. “My game was off but Kylan carried me,” he said. Johnson thanked Williamson and the staff at King’s Ridge for all of their support this year. “Kylan and I have invested many hours pounding balls at the Kings Ridge practice facilities and all the hard work and support of Lee and his staff has finally paid off,” he said.

72 Golfers make the rounds at The Golden Bear Club at Keene's Pointe in Windermere in Fairways for Warriors Golf Tournament

WINDERMERE, Fla. --- Seventy-two golfers participated in the Fairways for Warriors golf tournament to benefit Wounded Warriors at the Golden Bear Club at Keene's Pointe in Windermere. Matthew Allen, general manager and director of golf at the Golden Bear Club, said the tournament field included more than a dozen wounded military veterans for whom the Fairways for Warriors program provides golf lessons, equipment and course play to help ease the transition to civilian life. Many of the participating wounded warriors also spoke at the awards luncheon which followed the tournament, Allen said. Fairways for Warriors president Tom Underdown introduced speakers including Col. Danny McKnight, survivor of Black Hawk Down. Allen said golfers at the recent Summer Stableford Tournament hosted by the Golden Bear Club Men’s Golf Association donated hundreds of used clubs, balls, golf bags and other golf related equipment for the program. Stableford is a century-old alternative method of scoring in golf.

Third Time’s A Charm for Stonegate Golf Club, AAM and AV Homes Co-Worker Golf Tournament

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Co-workers at Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita, AV Homes and Associated Asset Management (AAM) LLC, held their first Co-Workers Golf Tournament recently on the Stonegate Golf Club course at Solivita in Poinciana. Christopher Russell, director of golf at Solivita, said 12 co-workers from the three companies participated in the tournament after two earlier tries were rained out. Russell said the Co-Workers Golf Tournament marked the start of the 2013 summer season for the Solivita Co-Worker Golf League. The team of Glen Shepard, of AAM and Steve Storey and Linda Wackovia of AV Homes won first place in the tournament with a one-over-par 37. Chris Russell, Claude Eastwood, Kurt Frizzell and Victor Varela of the Stonegate Golf Club professional staff host a complimentary clinic before tournament play to help new golfers master the basics, Russell said. News of the tournament made the rounds at Solivita. “We expect more than 30 golfers at the next Solivita Co-Worker League Tournament,” Russell said. The second of five co-worker tourneys this summer is scheduled for Friday Aug. 9 beginning at 4:15 p.m. --- if it doesn’t rain.

ICI Homes hires Alisha Mobley Production Department Assistant

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- ICI Homes, which ranks as one of Florida’s premier developers of luxury and country club communities, recently hired Alisha Mobley as Production Department Assistant. ICI Homes Vice President of Sales & Marketing Rosemary Messina said Mobley has more than 10 years of experience in the home building industry, and most recently served as Production Administrator at Centex Homes.

ICI Homes hires Arnie Brazis Warranty Technician and Assistant Builder at Waters Edge

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- ICI Homes, which ranks as one of Florida’s premier developers of luxury and country club communities, has hired Arnie Brazis Assistant Builder and Warranty Technician at Waters Edge, a family-friendly neighborhood ICI Homes has developed off Airport Road in Port Orange. ICI Homes Vice President of Sales and Marketing Rosemary Messina said Brazis earned an Associates Degree in Applied Sciences and Civil Engineering Technology from Michigan Technological University, and has more than 25 years of experience.

Avalon Park Group appoints Mara Hunt Assistant Vice President, Property Manager

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Avalon Park Group, developers of Avalon Park in east Orlando and Avalon Park West in Pasco County, has appointed Mara Hunt assistant vice president and property manager. Stephanie Hodson, vice president of marketing at Avalon Park Group, said Hunt earned her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Florida and has more than 10 years of experience real estate industry. Formerly, as a principal with Dykes Everett & Company, Inc., Hunt managed a commercial real estate portfolio valued at more than $100 million. She is an active member of the Orlando chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) and a licensed Florida real estate salesperson.

Villages of Royal Palm has eight homes under construction

PORT ORANGE, Fla. — Villages of Royal Palm, the upscale community on Coconut Palm Circle in Port Orange, now has eight homes under construction. Jamie Allen Adley, president of Villages of Royal Palm, which ranks as one of the Southeast’s best retirement communities, said one of the homes will be ready in August and the rest before the end of the year. The homes under construction will range from 1,500 square feet of living area to 2,400 square feet and will be priced from $200,000 to $3,200,000 Schwartz said.