Heritage Hills To Host Doo Wop Sock Hop March 19 With 50s Music, Burgers and Shakes, Classic Car Shows and Free Prizes

Clermont, Fla. --- Heritage Hills, the award-winning active adult community Lennar is developing in Clermont off Hartwood Marsh Road south of S.R. 50 and east of U.S. 27, will host a Doo Wop Sock Hop from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 19 with classic car show, burgers, fries, hot dogs and malted shakes, free gifts for visitors and 50s rock-n-roll by the six-piece Music Makers of Lakeland.

Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said admission to Doo Wop Sock Hop is free and the public is invited.

Metheny said the food will be plentiful, and the Central Florida Bow Tie Club promises a memorable car show. Dancing will be optional, Metheny said, and Heritage Hills is giving away Knee-Hi Funky Socks for ladies who want to kick up their heels, along with keepsake beach balls and classic cars while supplies last.

Lennar builds single-family homes and villa homes at Heritage Hills priced from the $130s. Metheny said Heritage Hills will be offering tours of its model homes and ready-to-move-in villa homes.

Heritage Hills features a huge community clubhouse with state-of-the-art fitness facility and rooms for cards, billiards, hobbies and crafts, a library, computer station and wireless access, aerobics and administration in addition to a catering kitchen, conference room, a ballroom with a stage, a heated resort style pool with lap lanes and water aerobics, a heated hot tub/spa, and a lighted sports court area with tennis, basketball, bocce ball, and shuffleboard.

“The clubhouse includes a state of the art golf simulator where residents can play 60 of the world's finest courses in air-conditioned comfort, and an outdoor professional putting green with sand trap for practicing your short game” Metheny said.

Visit www.Lennar.com.
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For more information contact: Sara K. Nakamine, Active Adult Marketing Lennar-Heritage Hills, 813-494-6391; David Parker, Director of Sales Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700

Kings Ridge Golf Club in Clermont to host 15th Anniversary Golf Tournament March 12 with awards, prizes

CELEBRATION, Fla. – Kings Ridge Golf Club, located at 1950 Kings Ridge Blvd. off U.S. 27 in Clermont, will host a golf tournament on Saturday March 12 to participate in the day long celebration of the community’s 15th anniversary.

Terese Holt, spokesperson for Kings Ridge Golf Club, which is under the ownership of Celebration Golf Management, said the shotgun tournament’s entry fees range from $15 to $45 plus tax, including cart.

Holt said awards and prizes will be provided.

For more information or to register for the tournament, telephone Kings Ridge Golf Club at 352-242-4653. To learn more about Kings Ridge visit www.kingsridgegc.com and www.kings-ridge.org.
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For media information, contact: Terese Holt, Kings Ridge, 352-242-4653 tholt@kingsridgegc.com; Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045

Celebration Golf Management Promoted Barbara Bearss Reservations Supervisor for all of its public golf courses

CELEBRATION, Fla. – Celebration Golf Management, Inc. has promoted Barbara Bearss to reservations supervisor for all of their public golf courses.

Gene Garrote, president and principal of Celebration Golf Management, said Bearss formerly served as a marketing assistant.

Bearss joined Celebration Golf Management seven years ago, Garrote said. She has more than 14 years of experience in the golf industry.

In the Orlando area Celebration Golf Management owns and manages Legends Golf & Country Club in Clermont; The Golden Bear Club in Windermere; Kings Ridge in Clermont; Stoneybrook West in Winter Garden and Celebration Golf Club in Celebration.

The firm also owns and manages Crockett Ridge Golf Course in Kingsport, Tenn. and The International Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
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For media information, contact: Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045

Celebration Golf Launches Fairways for Warriors Golf Program to Help Wounded Vets

CELEBRATION - Celebration Golf Management, Inc., which owns and operates five golf clubs in the Central Florida area, has launched Fairways for Warriors, a 10-week program of intensive golf instruction to help wounded military veterans and their families.

Kenny Nairn, executive vice president of golf for Celebration Golf Management, said the Organization is offering the free intensive golf course instruction on Saturdays at one of its five clubs: Celebration Golf Club at Celebration, Stoneybrook West Golf Club in Winter Garden, Legends Golf Club and Kings Ridge Golf Club in Clermont, and Golden Bear Golf Club in Windermere.

Nairn said eight veterans have already joined the Fairways for Warriors program and he is expecting more veterans with their families at each event.

Fairways for Warriors is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) company focused on providing golf to wounded warriors. Tom Underdown is president, Bob Hurley and Alan Darty are directors. Visit http://www.fairwaysforwarriors.org/ for additional information.

“Golf professionals from each of our golf academies at each of our courses are providing the instruction for this wonderful organization,” Nairn said.
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For more information about this press release contact: Kenny Nairn, Scottish PGA Golf Professional / EVP of Golf Celebration Golf Management 407-566-9877; knairn@celebrationgolf.com; Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045

Celebration Golf Management Makes Major Appointments at Legends, Kings Ridge, Stoneybrook West Golf Clubs

CELEBRATION, Fla. – Legends Golf Club in Clermont has appointed Jason Morris Golf Superintendent.

Gene Garrote, president and principal of Celebration Golf Management, which manages and owns Legends Golf Club, said Morris has 17 years of golf experience and six years in golf course management and maintenance. Morris formerly served as superintendent at Kings Ridge Golf Club, also in Clermont.

At the same time, Garrote promoted Chad Ferguson Golf Superintendent at Kings Ridge. Ferguson has three years of experience with Celebration Golf Management as a mechanic and was most recently the assistant superintendent at Stoneybrook West Golf Club. He replaced outgoing golf superintendent Jason Morris, who was promoted to golf superintendent at Legends.

Garrote also promoted Chris Howell to Events Manager at Stoneybrook West Golf Club in Winter Garden. Howell has 12 years of experience in the golf industry, the last three as a member of the golf course staff at Legends.

Nick Hall was promoted to Lead Merchandise Supervisor at Legends Golf Course. Hall, who has three years of experience in golf – one year with Celebration Golf Management – formerly served as a member of the golf course staff at Stoneybrook West.
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For media information, contact: Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045

Lennar’s Heritage Hills to Host Tribute to Historic “Orange Blossom Special” Train on Feb. 12 with Live Music, Train Rides

CLERMONT - Heritage Hills, Lennar’s active adult community off Hancock Rd. and Hartwood Marsh Rd. south of S.R. 50 in Clermont, will celebrate the venerated “Orange Blossom Special” a 1920s-era luxury train service of Seaboard Air Line Railroad at a special event from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12.

Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the Orlando Society of Model Railroaders plan to entertain guests with an exhibit of the “Silver Meteor” another Seaboard Airline Railroad Super Locomotive.

The Heritage Hills event will also host live entertainment by the “Porch Dogs,” who’s Cajun, Bluegrass and Folk music is well known in Central Florida.

Metheny said the Porch Dogs plan a special performance of “The Orange Blossom Special,” the historic song by Erwin T. Rouse and Robert Russell “Chubby” Wise that was covered by Bill Monroe and Johnny Cash among others, and called the best known fiddle song of the 20th Century.

Lennar will host a luncheon featuring gourmet “Orange Blossom Special” foods. A train will shuttle guests to the new villa model homes at Heritage Hills and visitors will receive a souvenir event t-shirt, Metheny added.

Lennar is offering new home buyers a wide range of incentives through Feb. 28 to celebrate ready-to-move-in villa and single family homes at Heritage Hills that are priced from the $130s.

Incentives offered through Feb. 28 include two years free home owner association dues, free luxury home upgrades, and $5,000 off of their new home purchase price, Metheny added.

Visit www.Lennar.com.
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For more information contact: Sara K. Nakamine, Active Adult Marketing Lennar-Heritage Hills, 813-494-6391; David Parker, Director of Sales Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700

Lennar to Host “From The Vine Goes The Grape” Festival at Heritage Hills Feb. 27 in Clermont

ORLANDO - Lennar will host “From the Vine Goes the Grape” Festival from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 at Heritage Hills in Clermont, located on Heritage Hills Blvd. off Hancock Road south of S.R. 50.

Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the Mediterranean-themed festival will feature foods, with entertainment and the public is invited.

Admission to “From the Vine Goes the Grape” is free, Metheny said.

Heritage Hills, Welcome Home Center, is located at 3195 Heritage Hills Blvd, Clermont, Florida, 34711. For more information about the “From the Vine Goes the Grape” festival call 888-216-1988 or 888-317-7489.
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For more information, contact: David Parker, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489; Jassy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar-Central Florida, 888-317-7489; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700

Lennar has introduced New Model Homes, New Low Pricing for the New Year in 11 Orlando Communities

ORLANDO - Lennar’s Central Florida Division began the New Year with new homes and new low pricing in eleven Orlando-area communities.

David Parker, director of sales and marketing for Lennar’s Central Florida division, said the home builder is unveiling new model homes and new mortgage financing plans that require no down payments on qualified homes.

New town homes and single-family homes at the eleven Lennar communities qualify for up to $8,000 in U.S. tax credits for first-time home buyers and up to $6,500 in tax credits for existing home owners, Parker added.

Lennar’s new pricing and new home designs have been introduced at
•Camden Landing Town Homes near Lake Hart in southeast Orlando, priced from the $140s;
•Celery Estates in Sanford, priced from the $130s;
•Heritage Hills off Hancock Rd. and S.R. 50 in Clermont, priced from the $150s
•Legends Golf & Country Club off Hwy. 27 in Clermont, priced from the $200s
•Preston Woods at Providence Golf and Country Club in Davenport, priced from the $190s;
•Reserve at Lost Lake off Citrus Tower Blvd. in Clermont, priced from the $210s.
•Stoneybrook Hills on U.S. 441 in Mount Dora, priced from the $140s;
•Wyndham Lakes in south Orlando, single-family homes priced from the $150s and Townhomes from the $130s;
•The Shire At Westhaven in Davenport, priced from the $250s;
•Wekiva Landing Town Homes in Longwood, priced from the $160s;
•Westbrook Town Homes in Winter Garden, priced from the $140s.
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For more information contact:
David Parker, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489; J
assy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar-Central Florida, 888-317-7489;
Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700

Lennar to Host La Tamborrada Spanish Musical Festival at Heritage Hills in Clermont

CLERMONT, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division will host the La Tamborrada Spanish musical festival on Jan. 30 in the new community clubhouse at Heritage Hills, the active adult community located in Clermont off Hartwood-Marsh Rd. at Hancock Rd. south of S.R. 50 in Clermont.

David Parker, director of sales and marketing Lennar’s Central Florida Division in the Orlando area, said the La Tamborrada Festival is major international cultural event every year in San Sebastian, Spain, that includes music, dancing, and Spanish foods.

“La Tamborrada is an historic Latin music festival with a tremendous musical theme that centers on drums,” Parker explained. “We are hosting a Latin orchestra and many Spanish delicacies to enjoy,” he said.

Admission to the La Tamborrada festival is free, Parker said. La Tamborrada will be held from Noon to 3 p.m. in the ballroom at the new Heritage Hills community clubhouse, an 18,900 square foot facility that includes a swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, fitness center, billiards room, aerobics studio, bocce ball courts, a vineyard and olive grove park, fitness walking trails, bike trails, golf simulator and social director.

“We like to invite everyone in the Orlando region to come tour the Heritage Hills clubhouse and enjoy the music, dancing, and foods,” Parker said.

Many new homes at Heritage Hills are eligible for $8,000 and $6,500 U.S. tax credit incentives for new homebuyers and qualified existing homeowners, Parker added.
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For more information contact:
David Parker, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489
Jassy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar-Central Florida, 888-317-7489
Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700

Lennar Starts Construction of New Model Home at Legends Golf & Country Club in Clermont

CLERMONT, Fla. --- Lennar has started construction of a new single-family model home at Legends Golf & Country Club, located on U.S. 27 three miles south of S.R. 50 at on Glenraven Lane in Clermont.

David Parker, vice president of sales and marketing for Lennar in the Orlando region, said the Lincoln model home will open before the end of November.

The 2,433 square foot model home offers four bedrooms, three baths and a three-car garage.
New single-family homes at Legends Golf & Country Club range in size from 2,267 square feet to 4,846 square feet and are priced from the $200s.

Legends Golf & Country Club features an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course designed by Lloyd Clifton, with an expansive clubhouse and Legend Grille and Tavern overlooking the first hole and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a pro shop, and the Resident’s Club, with a heated pool and spa, a children’s pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, sauna and locker rooms, and separate media and event rooms.

For more information contact
David Parker, VP Sales & Marketing Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489
Jassy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar-Central Florida, 888-317-7489
Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Hires New Realtor with Global Expertise and Background in the Military

CLERMONT – Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has named Realtor Jennifer Dunphy, a former corporal in the United States Marine Corps and firefighter in the London Fire Brigade, as a sales agent at its Clermont Real Estate Gallery.

Dunphy, a Massachusetts native, gained marketing and advertising experience while working for an international real estate company in the United Kingdom, according to Diane Travis, Stirling’s Southwest Zone Performance Director.

“Jennifer has a very interesting background from the Marine Corps and fire brigade to short term rental management, working with foreign nationals in the vacation property market and she has organized property exhibitions in several countries,” Travis said. “She brings a lot of experience and talent to her new position with Stirling Sotheby’s.”

Dunphy, who lives in Clermont, said she enjoys working with clients from all over the world.
“I love to travel and learn new cultures,” she said. “I am enjoying the challenges in this ever-changing real estate market and looking forward to meeting new people.”

For more information, please contact:
Diane Travis, SW Zone-Performance Director, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, 407-992-8900; dtravis@stirlingsir.com;

Roger Soderstrom, owner/founder, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, 407-588-1260 or http://www.stirlingsir.com/;

Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862 or 407-644-4142; lvershelco@aol.com.

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 five performance centers which serve all of Central Florida.

NAI Realvest Named Exclusive Broker for 26.44 Acre Luxury Lakefront Subdivision in Clermont

NAI Realvest Named Exclusive Broker for 26.44 Acre Luxury Lakefront Subdivision in Clermont

ORLANDO, Fla. - NAI Realvest has been appointed exclusive sales and marketing representative for a 26.44 acre residential development site on Old Highway 50 overlooking Mirror Lake in Clermont.

Patrick Mahoney, president of NAI Realvest, said Dale L. Donovan, principal and vice president of land services at the firm, negotiated the exclusive agreement on the property, which is listed for sale at $995,000.

The property has been approved and engineered for development of 24 oversized lakefront and lake view lots for single-family homes, Donovan said. The average lot size is 85' by 145', she said.

The location – just two miles off S.R. 50 in Clermont – affords easy access to shopping, schools, new retail centers and Florida’s Turnpike.

For more information, contact:
Dale L. Donovan, Principal/ Vice President Land Services, NAI Realvest, 407-949-0707, ddonovan@realvest.com
Patrick Mahoney, President/Principal, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989, pmahoney@realvest.com Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com

About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, 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.

Lennar eyes Substantial Growth in Active Adult Communities in Brevard, Lake Counties

Lennar eyes Substantial Growth in Active Adult Communities in Brevard, Lake Counties

CLEMONT, Fla. - Lennar’s Central Florida Division, which builds new single-family homes and town homes in the Tampa Bay, Orlando and Space Coast regions, foresees substantial growth in active adult communities in Florida.

“As the recession begins to improve, pent up demand for retirement homes will speed recovery in the active adult market,” said Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division.
Metheny said Lennar is planning new phases in active adult communities in Melbourne and in Clermont.

In the next phase at Heritage Isle in Melbourne 60 new single-family homes priced from the $100s to over $300,000 are planned along with 40 villas priced in the $150s and 64 two and three-bedroom condominiums priced from the $130s, Metheny said.

At Heritage Hills in Clermont, 80 new villa homes are planned to start construction before the end of the year. Two and three bedroom villa homes at Heritage Hills are priced from the $130s.
“Metheny said active adult buyers look for quality construction, zero-maintenance homes and affordable pricing in communities that offer a wide range of activities.

For more information, contact:
Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 888-317-7489
Robert Jesski, Lennar Vice President of Sales-Central Florida, 888-317-7489
David Parker, VP Sales & Marketing, Lennar-Central Florida 877 205-1102
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142,lvershelco@aol.com

Paper Dolls consignment shop to open on W. Minneola Ave. in Downtown Clermont

Paper Dolls consignment shop to open on W. Minneola Ave. in Downtown Clermont

CLERMONT, Fla. - Paper Dolls, a “go green” consignment shop is scheduled to open at 790 W. Minneola Ave. in Downtown Clermont at the end of this month.

Anne Villante, owner of Paper Dolls, used many recycled items to bring her idea of a green consignment shop together. Bed rails are used to hang clothes and a couple of doors a neighbor threw away were recycled to install two dressing rooms. “We cut up gift bags that were too crushed to use again to make price tags,” said Villante, “We want to recycle as much as we can and keep Paper Dolls green,” she added.

For more information, contact:
Anne Villante, Owner, Paper Dolls, 321-263-7053
Susan Breding, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Party of The Summer at Heritage Hills in Clermont to Award Free Mediterranean Cruise for two, American Express Travel Cards

Party of The Summer at Heritage Hills in Clermont to Award Free Mediterranean Cruise for two, American Express Travel Cards

CLERMONT, Fla. - Heritage Hills, Lennar’s gated community for active adults on Hancock Rd. in Clermont, will offer a free Mediterranean cruise for two to lucky winners during Lennar’s Party of the Summer at Heritage Hills from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28.

Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said admission is free and the public is invited.

Lots of free food and beverages will be provided throughout the event at the Heritage Hills Welcome Home Center. Lennar will give away Epic Theater gift cards worth $50 to the first 30 visitors to join the active adult party.

Lennar is offering huge incentives on sales of select ready-to-move-in homes at Heritage Hills, including free $8,000 American Express Gift Cards on homes purchased during the Party of the Summer, Metheny said.

Lennar is currently building a massive 18,900 square foot community clubhouse at Heritage Hills with a ballroom, community swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, fitness center, billiard room, golf simulator, aerobics studio and bocce courts. The Heritage Hills Community Center is scheduled to open in the fall, Metheny said.

To RSVP to Lennar’s Party of the Summer at Heritage Hills, telephone 800-510-1749.

For more information contact:
David Parker, VP Sales & Marketing, Lennar-Central Florida 877 205-1102;
Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 877 205-1102;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142,lvershelco@aol.com

Lennar's Central Florida Division Names Dawn Marie Pawlowski New Home Consultant at Heritage Hills in Clermont

Lennar's Central Florida Division Names Dawn Marie Pawlowski New Home Consultant at Heritage Hills in Clermont

CLERMONT, Fla. - Lennar’s Central Florida Division, which builds new homes in 32 communities in nine counties, has appointed Dawn Marie Pawlowski new home consultant.

Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida division, said Pawlowski will be selling Lennar homes at Heritage Hills, the homebuilder’s new Clermont community located off U.S. 27.

Pawlowski, with more than 20 years of experience in residential real estate and new home sales was formerly a real estate broker for Lakes of DeLand Realty.

For more information contact:
Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 813-769-5277

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

Lennar Starts Construction of Two New Model Homes, Unveils New Floor Plans at Legends Golf & Country Club in Clermont

Lennar Starts Construction of Two New Model Homes, Unveils New Floor Plans at Legends Golf & Country Club in Clermont

CLERMONT, Fla. - Lennar’s Central Florida Division has started construction of two new model homes and introduced new floor plans at Legends Golf & Country Club, a gated, luxury community located on Glenraven Lane off U.S. 27 in Clermont.

Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the two new models, with 2,433 square feet and 3,141 square feet respectively, feature three and four-bedrooms with two and three-car garages.

New single-family homes at Legends Golf & Country Club range from 2,131 square feet of living space to 3,141 square feet and are priced from the mid $200s, Metheny said.

Altogether Lennar is adding five new plans at Legends, where homebuyers may also select a basement plan offered by the homebuilder at this community.

For more information, contact:

Elizabeth Hill, Sales and Marketing Administrator – Central Florida, 407 654-4862 x113, Elizabeth.Hill@lennar.com

Paul V. Brooks, Lennar Director of Sales & Marketing-Central Florida, 407-654-4862, Paul.Brooks@lennar.com

Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 813-769-5277, Mark.Metheny@Lennar.com

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com

Lennar Forms Nine-County Central Florida Division with Offices in Tampa, Clermont

Lennar Forms Nine-County Central Florida Division with Offices in Tampa, Clermont

TAMPA, Fla. - Lennar, which ranks as one of Florida’s most active home builders, has merged its Tampa Bay and Orlando divisions to form a single nine-county Central Florida Division.

Mark Metheny, who has served as president of Lennar’s Tampa Bay division since 2006, has been appointed president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division.

Metheny, who joined Lennar in 2001, will oversee community development, new home design and construction and new home sales in 32 Lennar communities in Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, Polk, Osceola, Orange, Lake, Seminole and Brevard counties.

In Tampa, Metheny oversaw one of Lennar’s most productive divisions nationwide.

“Lennar is meeting the challenge of today’s home building market and we will continue to press forward with a strategy that includes and intense focus on reducing costs and delivering the best valued homes in the market,” Metheny said.

The Central Florida Division will be headquartered at Lennar’s corporate offices on Westshore Blvd. in Tampa, with an Orlando-area office at 2955 Heritage Hills Blvd. in the Heritage Hills community off U.S. Highway 27 in Clermont.

Metheny has named several top Lennar executives to new positions with division and area-wide responsibilities.

Mike Southward, was named director of purchasing and Judd Tyler, was named controller for the Central Florida Division.

Robert Jesski, was named director of sales in Tampa and Paul Brooks, director of sales in the Orlando territory.

David Parker, Fiona DiDomenico and Karen Morgan were named vice presidents of sales.

Steve Smith and Wayne Broedel were named directors of construction.

Ben Gainer, Anthony DeSimone, Kevin Stream and Wes Stapp were named senior area construction managers in Tampa.

Joe Fulghum, director of customer relations and Jennifer Siemering, director of closings.

For information about this press release, please contact:

Mark Metheny, Division President Lennar Central Florida 888-317-7489 mark.metheny@lennar.com

Paul Brooks , Director of Sales & Marketing, Lennar Central Florida Division; 407-654-2735 paul.brooks@lennar.com;

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