Emerson International Negotiates Six New Leases That Total 6,322 Square Feet of Office Space in Winter Park, Altamonte Springs and Longwood

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Emerson International recently negotiated six new lease agreements that total 6,322 square feet of office space at three of its developments--Sanlando Center in Longwood, CenterPointe in Altamonte Springs and Louisiana Office Park in Winter Park.

Sean Westcott, director of leasing and property management for Emerson International, negotiated all six leases on behalf of the landlord, Emerson International.

At CenterPointe Office Park on CenterPointe Circle in Altamonte Springs, A Fresh New Start leased Suite 1565 with 432 square feet at 401 CenterPoint Circle, and Sacred Heart Clinic leased Suite 1116 with 415 square feet at 370 CenterPointe Circle.

PHXX-E, LLC leased 2,649 square feet at Suite 6116, 2180 West S.R. 434 at the Sanlando Center in Longwood, and at 2170 West S.R. 434 suite 214 with 747 square feet at Sanlando was leased to Luis C.G. Ortega.

New lease agreements were also completed by Westcott at Emerson International’s Louisiana Office Park in Winter Park where Norman L. Hull, P.A. leased 993 square feet in Suite 116, 1133 Louisiana Ave. and Protected Capital Advisors, LLC leased 986 square feet in Suite 111 of the building at 1177 Louisiana Ave.
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For more information contact: Sean Westcott, Director of Leasing and Property Management, Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560 swestcott@emerson-us.com; 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 lvershelco@aol.com

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.

Emerson International Acquires Site, Will Build 40,000sf Headquarters Facility for Florida Technical College at Central Florida Research Park near UCF

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. -- Emerson International has acquired a seven acre site at Central Florida Research Park adjacent to the University of Central Florida in east Orlando and plans to start construction on a 40,000 square foot campus facility for Florida Technical College, a proprietary college with facilities in Orlando, DeLand and Lakeland.

Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said the firm acquired the site from O53A, LLC, represented by Jeff K. McFadden, SIOR, president of McFadden Realty Advisors, Inc.

First Builders, Inc., has been named general contractor and Lincoln Property Company is managing the construction project, which will get underway in March with completion scheduled by October.

Emerson said the new Florida Technical College campus building is expected to open in October. Florida Technical College has leased the build-to-suit facility for 15 years, Emerson said.

Emerson International has developed Class A office facilities that total more than 1.2 million square feet in Central Florida, including the Center Pointe office park and Center Point I and II at Uptown Altamonte overlooking Crane’s Roost; Sanlando Center in Longwood; Louisiana Office Park in Winter Park; Major Center I and II near International Drive in southwest Orlando, and office facilities in Maitland, Longwood and Altamonte Springs.

“We are very excited at the opportunity to establish a presence at Central Florida Research Park, Emerson said.

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.
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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; Kenneth Koch, Commercial Portfolio Manager, Emerson International, Inc., 407-834-9560; kkoch@emerson-us.com

Mercantile Capital Corporation Names Three New Executives

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Mercantile Capital Corp. in Altamonte Springs appointed three new executives recently.

Christopher Hurn, chief executive officer at Mercantile Capital Corporation, said he appointed Derek J. Housh as Loan Officer, who will focus on healthcare lending.

Housh earned his B.A. Degree in Economics from Ohio State University in 1999 and has more than 10 years of experience as a loan officer specializing in financing medical, dental, and veterinarian practices. Housh was formerly southeast regional manager for Bank of America Practice Solutions.

Hurn appointed Zenia Birdie as Closing Officer at the firm. Birdie earned her B.S. Degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida recently with a specialization in marketing. She was formerly an intern for Mercantile Capital Corp. In her new role, Birdie will facilitate closings and work with borrowers.

Hurn appointed Stephen Robertson as Sales Associate. Robertson has more than six years of experience in financial service, including a position as a wholesale mortgage business account executive with J.P. Morgan Chase. Robertson plans to graduate from the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida in April with his MBA Degree.

“Mercantile Capital Corporation posted its best year ever in 2010, and we are expanding to accommodate growing demand for our services,” Hurn said.

The firm, which merged with Old Florida National Bank in Winter Park last year, specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities.
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For more information about this press release, contact: Chris Hurn, Chief Executive Officer Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

BDG Construction Services Earns Contract to Build out Interior for New Simply Frozen Yogurt Store in Altamonte Springs

ORLANDO - BDG Construction Services, LLC in Winter Springs was awarded a contract to build out the interior for a new Simply Frozen Yogurt store in the Renaissance Retail Center at 397 E. Altamonte Drive in Altamonte Springs.

Kevin Guffee, president of BDG Construction Services, said construction is underway on the 2,210 square foot retail shop and is expected to be completed by mid March.

BDG Construction Services, LLC is headquartered at the University of Central Florida Business Incubator in Winter Springs at 1511 East State Road 434.
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For more information, contact: Kevin Guffee, Principal, BDG Construction Services, LLC, 407-729-5832; Esther Vargas-Davis, Site Manager, UCF Business Incubator–Winter Springs, 407-278-4881, evargasd@mail.ucf.edu

About BDG Construction Services, LLC: BDG Construction Services, LLC is a Florida based general contractor that builds and renovates a variety of commercial construction projects including retail shopping centers, restaurants, office spaces, and medical facilities.

About the UCF Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 assisted emerging companies (including nearly 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With eight – and soon nine – facilities opened across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council and will be adding Volusia County. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.

Marketplace Advisors negotiates two new retail lease agreements representing a NakedPizza Franchisee

ORLANDO – Marketplace Advisors, Inc., recently negotiated two new lease agreements representing Through Thick & Thin, LLC, a NakedPizza franchisee at Jamestown Plaza in Altamonte Springs and Woodcreek Square in Winter Springs.

David Marks, founder and president of Marketplace Advisors, Inc., represented the tenant, NakedPizza, in negotiations for 1,200 square feet of retail space at Jamestown Plaza on SR 434 in Altamonte Springs. Alanna Hogan of Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT represented the landlord, Saul Holdings Limited Partnership.

Marks also represented the tenant, NakedPizza, in a lease agreement for 1,320 square feet at Woodcreek Square located on Red Bug Lake Road in Winter Springs. Phil Carter with Quest Company represented the Landlord, Poseidon Investments, Inc.

For more information, contact: David Marks, Marketplace Advisors, Inc., 407-599-0007 dmarks@cfl.rr.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Crossman & Company Senior Associate Negotiates Seven New Retail Leases at Publix Shopping centers, more than 61,000 square feet in less than 60 days

ORLANDO - Crossman & Company, one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, recently negotiated seven new lease agreements at for a total of 61,450 square feet of retail space in less than 60 days.

John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, said senior associate Justin Greider negotiated all seven transactions on behalf of the landlord at Publix anchored centers in Orange, Seminole, Polk and Collier counties. All of the centers are part of the 10.4 million square foot Publix-owned shopping center portfolio handled by Crossman & Company.

At Imperial Lakes Plaza, 2040 Shepherd Rd. in Mulberry, Polk County, Joshua’s Diner leased 3,200 square feet and Dollar Shop leased 2,800 square feet;

Coast Dental leased 1,403 square feet at Plantation Square located at 5375 N. Socrum Loop Rd. in Lakeland;

Tri-Florida Pool Supply leased 1,247 square feet at the Publix in the Highlands shopping center located at 2125 E. C.R. 540A in Lakeland;

Passion Nail and Spa leased 1,200 square feet at Palm Springs Crossing, 482 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs. Michael Battey of CBRE Orlando represented the tenant;

Halloween Express subleased space in two retail centers commencing July 1 for the Halloween season (six months) – at Tarpon Springs Plaza, 2415 Tarpon Bay Blvd. in Naples, 21,600 square feet and 30,000 square feet at Colonial Marketplace, 2999A E. Colonial Drive in Orlando.
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For more information, contact: Justin Greider, Senior Associate, Crossman & Company/ICSC Florida Next Generation Chair, 407-581-6225; jgreider@crossmanco.com; John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com

About Crossman & Company: Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently, their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeastern US. Founded in Orlando in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and services clients that include Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.

Emerson International Negotiates New Office Lease at CenterPointe II Office Building in Altamonte Springs

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS – Emerson International recently negotiated a lease for 3,147 square feet of office space in the CenterPointe II office building at 220 Central Parkway in Altamonte Springs.

Eric Emerson, general manager and vice president of Emerson International, said Kenneth Koch, commercial portfolio manager at Emerson International, negotiated the lease agreement. The new tenant is Timeshares Foundation, Inc.

For more information, contact: Eric J. Emerson, Vice President and General Manager Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560; ejemerson@emerson-us.com

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.

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.

Emerson International leases 20 of 60 luxury condominiums at Emerson Plaza II in Altamonte Springs

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS - Emerson International recently opened the Emerson Plaza II luxury condominium the firm developed overlooking Cranes Roost Park in the Uptown Altamonte area and already the firm has leased 20 of the 60 luxury condominium units available in the last 30 days.

Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said he is delighted with the unexpectedly rapid pace of leasing and occupancy.

“There is a strong market for luxury living accommodations in the Uptown Altamonte area,” Emerson said. “In today’s real estate market, we can offer a much more appealing luxury lifestyle at Emerson Plaza II than equivalently-priced for sale accommodations, without the risk that some people perceive in the real estate market,” he said.

For more information, contact: Eric J. Emerson, Vice President and General Manager Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560; ejemerson@emerson-us.com

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;

Mercantile Capital Corporation Eyes Major Lending Growth in First Quarter, Projects Loans Valued at over $26 Million

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS - Mercantile Capital Corporation reports it closed on five commercial property loans worth more than $11.6 million in total project costs in January. The firm, which ranks as one of the largest providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans in the nation, predicts it will see a record first quarter this year with loans worth more than $26 million in total project costs.

Christopher G. Hurn, president and chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the firm closed on only three commercial property loans during the first quarter of 2009.

The firm finished the year with 35 closed loans worth over $78.1 million in total project costs.

This year, Hurn said, Mercantile Commercial should close on loans that represent more than $103 million in total projects.

Hurn said Mercantile Capital’s largest project in January was $4.7 million for the construction and improvements of an existing convenience store in Las Vegas.

For more information about this press release, contact: G. Geoffrey Longstaff, Chairman, Mercantile Capital Corporation 407-786-5040; Christopher G. Hurn, CEO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Mercantile Capital Corporation to Host Open House for Congressional Candidates on Feb. 23

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS- Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the largest providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans in the nation, will host a nonpartisan open house for U.S. Congressional candidates for the Florida District 24 on Feb. 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Christopher Hurn, president and chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said participants will include the Hon. Suzanne Kosmas, congresswoman from Florida’s 24th district, along with former Winter Springs Mayor Paul P. Partyka, who is challenging Rep. Kosmas in the Democratic primary for the seat, along with Republican challengers Karen Diebel and Sandy Adams.

Hurn said admission to the event is free and the public is invited.

Mercantile Capital Corporation is located at 940 Centre Circle, Ste. 200, Altamonte Springs, 32714
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For more information about this press release, contact: Christopher G. Hurn, CEO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040; G. Geoffrey Longstaff, Chairman, Mercantile Capital Corporation 407-786-5040

Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Lake Mary worth $712,000

Altamonte Springs – Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, recently closed a commercial loan for Out-

Spoke’N Bike Shops, Inc. for $712,000 in total project costs.

Family owned and operated since 1997, Out-Spoke’N Bike Shops, Inc. is a retail bicycle store that focuses on all aspects of cycling, and is a popular cycling destination in Central Florida, located in Lake Mary.

“Working with Mercantile was great. Not only did they have excellent product knowledge, but they were available well past regular working hours, which was so helpful, considering I still had a business to run during the loan process.” said Michael Cottle, co-owner with his wife, Arden.

The SmartChoice Commercial Loan Program helps owners of small to mid-sized businesses, like Out-Spoke’N Bike Shops, Inc., have an opportunity to create wealth and financial freedom. Their specialization in SmartChoice Commercial Loans, also known as SBA 504s,, allows borrowers, like Michael and Arden Cottle, to own their commercial property with the highest cash-on-cash return financing available, without tying up their precious capital, so they can grow even faster.

For more information visit www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com and www.504Blog.com.

For more information about this press release Contact:
Chris Hurn, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040 or Robin Lashley, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Emerson International Negotiates Eight Office Lease Agreements That Total Over 18,000 Square Feet

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS - Emerson International recently negotiated eight lease agreements that total 18,188 square feet of office space in Altamonte Springs, Longwood and Winter Park.
Sean Westcott, director of leasing for Emerson International, negotiated all eight transactions on behalf of the landlord.

At 2160 Sanlando Center on W. SR 434 in Longwood, Westcott negotiated leases with University Diagnostic Institute of Winter Park, Inc. for 2,161 square feet, Real Estate Support Systems, Inc. for 2,021 square feet and K2 Evolution 1,564 square feet. Greg State with Bishop Realty Development Inc. represented University Diagnostic.

Select Communication & Marketing leased 6,427 square feet at 417 CenterPointe Circle in CenterPointe Office Park off E. Central Parkway in Altamonte Springs; VFT Marketing, Inc. leased 3,125 square feet at 385 CenterPointe Circle; Softworx Solutions, Inc. leased suite 1166 with 424 square feet at 370 CenterPointe Circle and Hennen Appraisal, Inc. leased suite 1102 with 650 square feet in the same building.

Surrey Homes, LLC leased suite 106 with 1,716 square feet at Louisiana Office Park located at 1133 Louisiana Ave. in Winter Park.
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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; Sean Westcott, Director of Leasing, Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560

Mercantile Capital Corp. Reports 12.8 Percent Jump in Commercial Lending Volume in 2009

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Mercantile Capital Corporation, the Altamonte Springs firm that ranks as one of the largest providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans in the nation, reported it saw a 12.8 percent increase in lending volume in 2009 over 2008 dollar volume totals.

Chris Hurn, president of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the number of transactions declined slightly in 2009 but loan amounts---to small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities---increased, Hurn said.

Geof Longstaff, chairman, said the firm’s largest single loan was $8.1 million to Blaine Convention Services in California to acquire a retail warehouse.

Mercantile Capital Corporation provided loans to small businesses in some 14 states in 2009, Longstaff said.

Since Mercantile Capital opened its doors in late 2002, the firm has provided 262 commercial loans valued at more than $424.7 million and created 2,983 jobs.
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For more information about this press release, contact:
G. Geoffrey Longstaff, Chairman, Mercantile Capital Corporation 407-786-5040
Christopher G. Hurn, CEO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

President Obama’s Jobs Initiative a Small Step in the Right Direction, Says Mercantile Capital Corporation President Chris Hurn

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Christopher Hurn, president of Mercantile Capital Corporation, the region’s most active provider of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, appeared on Fox Business News recently to comment on President Obama’s efforts to stimulate job growth in the U.S.

“Some of the things being discussed -- like tax credits for new hires and a payroll tax holiday for employers -- are a good step in the right direction,” Hurn explained, “but I’m not entirely convinced that the Obama Administration has figured out how to truly stimulate our economy and actually create jobs.”

Economic stimulation starts with taxation, Hurn asserted. “You have to put money in people's pockets and then trust the American consumers and businesses to do what is best with it,” he said.

“You can't stimulate job growth without stimulating spending,” he said. “The tax credits that have been proposed are marginally beneficial, but tax credits for new hires were included as part of the original recovery bill. It’s easy to see that they haven’t had the impact we all hoped,” he said.

Hurn unveiled his own four-point plan to jump-start the national economy:

1. Implement a meaningful payroll tax holiday for both employers AND employees (Jan. 1 to July 1, or better yet, all of 2010);

2. Permanently abolish the capital gains tax on any investments made in eligible small businesses (fewer than $100 million or under 500 employees) during 2010;

3. Repeal or drastically modify Sarbanes-Oxley, as it has hampered business growth and hasn't done nearly as much good as was intended;

4. Get health reform right---the plans in circulation are still missing two very important things: tort reform and the ability to purchase health insurance across state lines.

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For more information, contact:

Chris Hurn, CEO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

Mercantile Capital Corp. Reports More Than $13 Million in Total Projects for November, Over $81 Million Volume for 2009

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Mercantile Capital Corporation, the Altamonte Springs firm that ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reports it closed on seven commercial property loans that totaled more than $13 million in total project costs in November.

Christopher G. Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said he projects the firm will close on six more commercial property loans in December for a total of $9.2 million to close out the year with more than $81 million in total project costs financed.

“We will complete the year with over $81 million in total project costs,” Hurn said. “Our dollar volume is up nearly 15 percent from 2008,” he explained.

Hurn said one of Mercantile Capital’s most important measurements---job creation---is also up this year.

“Our lending funded projects that created more than 480 new jobs in 2008,” Hurn said. “For 2009, employment growth we helped fund will total more than 500 new jobs,” he said.

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For more information contact:
Chris Hurn, CEO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040
Geof Longstaff, Chairman, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

Emerson International Negotiates Office Lease for 15,000 Square Feet at CenterPointe I in Altamonte Springs with Crump Insurance Services of Florida

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Emerson International recently negotiated a new long-term lease agreement for 15,000 square feet of Class A office space at CenterPointe I, located at 240 E. Central Parkway in Altamonte Springs.

Kenneth Koch, commercial portfolio manager at Emerson International, negotiated the lease agreement with the new tenant, Crump Insurance Services of Florida, on the landlord’s behalf.
Steve Andrews with Fischer & Company and Matthew Mckeever with Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant.

Crump Insurance Services of Florida is a property and casualty insurance wholesaler.

For more information contact
Eric J. Emerson, Vice President and General Manager Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560; ejemerson@emerson-us.com;

Kenneth Koch, Commercial Portfolio Manager, Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560;

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

Emerson International starts Preleasing of Emerson Plaza II overlooking Crane’s Roost, Emerson Plaza I fully occupied

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Emerson International has started preleasing of luxury apartment homes at Emerson Plaza II, one of two 12-story luxury residential towers overlooking Cranes Roost Park at Center Pointe on the Park in Altamonte Springs.

Eric Emerson, vice president of Emerson International, said Emerson Plaza I is fully occupied.

One, two, three and four-bedroom luxury apartment homes in Emerson Plaza II will lease from $1,200 per month, Emerson said. Altogether, 64 luxury residents are available for lease.

The Twin Towers at Emerson Plaza ranks as one of Central Florida's most prestigious new, gated master-planned communities and is being developed by Emerson International Inc., a member of The Emerson Group a global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies in the U.K.

For more information contact:
Eric J. Emerson, Vice President / General Manager Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560; ejemerson@emerson-us.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com

Mattamy Homes Opens New Home Design Center on North Lake Blvd. in Altamonte Springs

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - Mattamy Homes USA, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder based in Winter park, has opened its Central Florida New Home Design Center in Suite 1004 at 762 North Lake Blvd. in Altamonte Springs.

Laura Bailey, vice president of sales and marketing at Mattamy Homes USA, said the New Home Design Center offers home buyers a relaxed setting in which to choose hundreds of interior décor and decorating options, fixtures, and features with professional assistance.

Mattamy Homes USA currently builds new homes and town homes in four Orlando-area neighborhoods.

For more information, contact:
Laura Bailey, VP of Sales and Marketing, Mattamy Homes-USA 407-599-9994

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

About Mattamy Homes USA
Mattamy Homes www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Orlando, Jacksonville Phoenix, Minneapolis and Charlotte. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.