ORLANDO, Fla. --- Crossman & Company, which is one of the largest retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, recently appointed former Orange County Mayor Rich Crotty Executive Vice President in a move that will enhance the company’s leadership role in the industry and facilitate continued growth throughout the Southeast, said the company’s president.
John Crossman, President, said Mayor Crotty is one of the most recognizable and powerful people in the State of Florida, and will be able to offer some insight and leadership that will help propel the company into the future.
“We are a strong, growing company, and Mayor Crotty brings a level of experience, maturity and leadership that will substantially enhance our capacity to serve our clients throughout the Southeast,” said Crossman, a frequent speaker at regional and national retail conferences who is widely regarded as one of the industry’s leading experts.
Crossman said Mayor Crotty’s public service experience–14 years in the Florida legislature and 19 years in Orange County government, including two terms as Orange County Mayor– may open doors, but his strategic skills will prove more valuable.
“Mayor Crotty tends to look at the longer term and the bigger picture,” Crossman said. “He brings a perspective to this industry that is already facilitating opportunities to increase business, create jobs and help Florida recover from this recession.”
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For more information contact: John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com
About Crossman & Company: Crossman & Company is one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management companies in the Southeast with over 16 million square feet under leasing and/or management. Founded in Orlando 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.
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Friday, March 4, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Lennar Unveils New “Everything’s Included Homes”–Upgrades at no extra charge–in all Orlando and Space Coast area communities
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Lennar has unveiled its “Everything’s Included Homes” with valuable upgrades and extras in each of its 23 Central Florida communities throughout Orange, Osceola, East Polk, Lake, Seminole and Brevard Counties.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said “Everything’s Included” means just that--- all appliances – refrigerator, range, microwave, washer and dryer, along with upgraded counters, cabinetry, crown moulding and even premium landscaping.
“In these economic times, homebuyers are doing everything they can to stretch their dollars,” Metheny said. “Lennar’s ‘Everything’s Included Homes’ afford homebuyers more upgrades and extras at no additional charge, along with record low pricing and interest rates,” he added.
Lennar sells single-family homes and town homes priced from under $100,000 to more than $300,000 in 23 communities in the Orlando and Space Coast regions, including active adult communities.
Visit www.Lennar.com.
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For more information contact: Jassy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489; David Parker, Director of Sales Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said “Everything’s Included” means just that--- all appliances – refrigerator, range, microwave, washer and dryer, along with upgraded counters, cabinetry, crown moulding and even premium landscaping.
“In these economic times, homebuyers are doing everything they can to stretch their dollars,” Metheny said. “Lennar’s ‘Everything’s Included Homes’ afford homebuyers more upgrades and extras at no additional charge, along with record low pricing and interest rates,” he added.
Lennar sells single-family homes and town homes priced from under $100,000 to more than $300,000 in 23 communities in the Orlando and Space Coast regions, including active adult communities.
Visit www.Lennar.com.
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For more information contact: Jassy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489; David Parker, Director of Sales Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Friday, February 4, 2011
Lennar starts sales of single family homes priced from the $150s at Preston Pointe at Wyndham Lakes
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Lennar has started sales of single family homes priced from the $150s at Preston Pointe at Wyndham Lakes located off Landstar and Town Center Blvds. in South Orlando.
David Parker, director of sales and marketing for Lennar in the Orlando region, said three, four and five bedroom single family homes at Preston Pointe at Wyndham Lakes range in size from 1,340 square feet of living space to 3,210 square feet with two car garages.
Lennar is offering six distinctive floor plans at Preston Pointe at Wyndham Lakes, Parker said.
Visit http://www.lennar.com/New-Homes/Florida/Orlando/Orlando/Wyndham-Lakes/Preston-Pointe
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For more information, contact: David Parker, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar Central Florida-Orlando Region, or Jassy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar Central Florida-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida Division, 727-479-1700; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
David Parker, director of sales and marketing for Lennar in the Orlando region, said three, four and five bedroom single family homes at Preston Pointe at Wyndham Lakes range in size from 1,340 square feet of living space to 3,210 square feet with two car garages.
Lennar is offering six distinctive floor plans at Preston Pointe at Wyndham Lakes, Parker said.
Visit http://www.lennar.com/New-Homes/Florida/Orlando/Orlando/Wyndham-Lakes/Preston-Pointe
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For more information, contact: David Parker, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar Central Florida-Orlando Region, or Jassy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar Central Florida-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida Division, 727-479-1700; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Ashton Woods Homes Opens Five Ready-to-Move-In Homes Priced From the $160s at McCormick Woods in Northwest Orange County
ORLANDO - Ashton Woods Homes has opened five ready-to-move-in single family homes at McCormick Woods, located near Lake Apopka on McCormick Woods Road east of SR 429, the Western Beltway in Ocoee.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the three, four and five bedroom homes are priced from $169,900 and range in size from 1,769 square feet of living space to 2,550 square feet.
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 Austin, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
Visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.
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For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the three, four and five bedroom homes are priced from $169,900 and range in size from 1,769 square feet of living space to 2,550 square feet.
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 Austin, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
Visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.
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For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
NAI Realvest Brokers sale of Orange County development site for a new Tire Kingdom Store
ORLANDO – NAI Realvest recently negotiated the $700,000 purchase of a 0.71-acre retail development site for a new Tire Kingdom store on Majorca Place in Orlando. The acquired property was a portion of the Majorca Place PD located on Turkey Lake Road, just north of Sand Lake Road in southwest Orlando.
NAI Realvest principals Kevin O'Connor and Matt Cichocki negotiated the transaction on behalf of the buyer Pavilion Capital, LLC of Charlotte, N.C., a developer for Tire Kingdom who plans to construct a 7,000 square foot store on the site.
Se Belle Smith Dymmek of Kissimmee is the seller.
This is the tenth Central Florida Tire Kingdom location the NAI Realvest retail team of O’Connor and Cichocki has secured, with two additional sites under contract.
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For more information, contact: Kevin O’Connor or Matt Cichocki, Principals NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 koconnor@realvest.com or mcichocki@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest, with offices serving all of central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
NAI Realvest principals Kevin O'Connor and Matt Cichocki negotiated the transaction on behalf of the buyer Pavilion Capital, LLC of Charlotte, N.C., a developer for Tire Kingdom who plans to construct a 7,000 square foot store on the site.
Se Belle Smith Dymmek of Kissimmee is the seller.
This is the tenth Central Florida Tire Kingdom location the NAI Realvest retail team of O’Connor and Cichocki has secured, with two additional sites under contract.
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For more information, contact: Kevin O’Connor or Matt Cichocki, Principals NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 koconnor@realvest.com or mcichocki@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest, with offices serving all of central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Avalon Park Farmers Market to Relocate and to Remain Open All Summer at Avalon Park Founders Square Starting May 2
ORLANDO - The Avalon Park Farmers Market, which hosts hundreds of Avalon Park residents at Town Park every weekend, will relocate to Founders Square in Downtown Avalon Park starting May 2 and will remain open through the summer on Sundays from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Stephanie Hodson, marketing coordinator at Avalon Park, said the Avalon Park Farmers Market was a fall-to-spring seasonal event that has grown to be weekly and extend through the summer to become a staple event of the community.
“The Avalon Park Farmers Market has evolved into a community gathering and Sunday social occasion as well as a market for fresh vegetables and specialty foods,” Hodson said.
“This is exactly what we were hoping for and we’re going to stay open all summer,” she said.
For more information contact:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565 stephanie@avalonparkgroup.com; Eric Marks, Vice President, Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565; Beat Kahli, Founder /CEO Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
Stephanie Hodson, marketing coordinator at Avalon Park, said the Avalon Park Farmers Market was a fall-to-spring seasonal event that has grown to be weekly and extend through the summer to become a staple event of the community.
“The Avalon Park Farmers Market has evolved into a community gathering and Sunday social occasion as well as a market for fresh vegetables and specialty foods,” Hodson said.
“This is exactly what we were hoping for and we’re going to stay open all summer,” she said.
For more information contact:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565 stephanie@avalonparkgroup.com; Eric Marks, Vice President, Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565; Beat Kahli, Founder /CEO Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
Thursday, February 11, 2010
NAI Realvest Negotiates Sales of Two Industrial buildings at Orange and Seminole County industrial centers for $1.78 Million
ORLANDO – NAI Realvest recently negotiated two sales totaling $1.78 million for two industrial properties in Orlando and Longwood.
Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest, represented Conquistador Realty Holdings Inc. of Miami, the seller of a 32,000 square foot industrial facility at 3941 Bryn Mawr St. in Orlando.
Overland Holding Corporation of Altamonte Springs purchased the property for $1,300,000 and was represented in the transaction by Joe Ardolina.
Heidrich also negotiated the sale of a 5,250 square foot industrial building at 370 North St. in Longwood representing the Newport News, Va.-based seller, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. The buyer, Structural Contactors South, Inc. of Winter Park represented by Lee Ungaro of Charles Rutenberg Realty, paid $480,000 for the property.
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For more information, please contact: Michael Heidrich, Principal NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 mheidrich@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.
Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest, represented Conquistador Realty Holdings Inc. of Miami, the seller of a 32,000 square foot industrial facility at 3941 Bryn Mawr St. in Orlando.
Overland Holding Corporation of Altamonte Springs purchased the property for $1,300,000 and was represented in the transaction by Joe Ardolina.
Heidrich also negotiated the sale of a 5,250 square foot industrial building at 370 North St. in Longwood representing the Newport News, Va.-based seller, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. The buyer, Structural Contactors South, Inc. of Winter Park represented by Lee Ungaro of Charles Rutenberg Realty, paid $480,000 for the property.
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For more information, please contact: Michael Heidrich, Principal NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 mheidrich@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.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
BDG Construction Services Awarded Contract to Build Orange County Recreation Facility at Barnett Park
WINTER SPRINGS - BDG Construction Services, LLC based in Winter Springs, was recently awarded a design-build contract from Orange County worth $273,318 to build a public “splash park” at Barnett Park off S.R. 50 in Orlando.
Kevin Guffee, principal at BDG Construction Services, LLC, said the facility will include a 1,900 square foot water play area and 2,000 square feet of surrounding hardscape. Most of the facility will be built underground.
“The splash park incorporates a complex of pumps and drains to create a healthy, exciting water-themed recreational facility for young people,” Guffee explained.
BDG renovates and builds commercial facilities throughout Florida. Recent clients include Lillibridge Healthcare Services, The City of Winter Springs, Jones Lang LaSalle, Scottrade and Wal-mart Stores of Bentonville, Ark.
BDG Construction is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at the Seminole County/Winter Springs Incubator on E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs.
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For more information, contact:
Kevin Guffee, Principal, BDG Construction Services, LLC, 407-951-7451, kguffee@bdgcs.comEsther Vargas-Davis, Site Manager, UCF Incubator-Seminole County, 407-278-4881, evargasd@mail.ucf.edu
About the UCF Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 130 emerging companies (including nearly 80 current clients) create over $500 million in annual revenue and more than 1600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With six facilities open across the Greater Orlando community and one more underway, the 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, and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu
Kevin Guffee, principal at BDG Construction Services, LLC, said the facility will include a 1,900 square foot water play area and 2,000 square feet of surrounding hardscape. Most of the facility will be built underground.
“The splash park incorporates a complex of pumps and drains to create a healthy, exciting water-themed recreational facility for young people,” Guffee explained.
BDG renovates and builds commercial facilities throughout Florida. Recent clients include Lillibridge Healthcare Services, The City of Winter Springs, Jones Lang LaSalle, Scottrade and Wal-mart Stores of Bentonville, Ark.
BDG Construction is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at the Seminole County/Winter Springs Incubator on E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs.
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For more information, contact:
Kevin Guffee, Principal, BDG Construction Services, LLC, 407-951-7451, kguffee@bdgcs.comEsther Vargas-Davis, Site Manager, UCF Incubator-Seminole County, 407-278-4881, evargasd@mail.ucf.edu
About the UCF Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 130 emerging companies (including nearly 80 current clients) create over $500 million in annual revenue and more than 1600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With six facilities open across the Greater Orlando community and one more underway, the 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, and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Crossman & Company Broker Courtney Kowalchuk closes on 19 lease transactions in Orange, Volusia and Hillsborough Counties
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Courtney Kowalchuk, senior leasing associate at Crossman & Company, one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, closed on 19 lease transactions that total 53,996 square feet of retail, office and warehouse space in Orlando, Winter Park, Deltona, Tampa.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, based in Orlando, said Kowalchuk negotiated the 19 transactions representing the landlords for the following:
•Five leases totaling 16,271 square feet of medical/office space at Studio Plaza/Brookwood on Vineland Road in Southwest Orlando including two five-year leases – 5,003 square feet to Southwest Internal Medicine Specialists and 4,452 square feet to Celebration Dental Services, L.C; Two three-year leases – 2,560 square feet to Central Florida Wellness & Rehab, P.A. and 1,918 square feet to Franklin M. Watson II, DDS, P.A. and a two-year lease for 2,338 square feet to HCG International, Inc., a weight-loss clinic.
•A five-year lease agreement for 3,920 square feet of retail space with SIGI, LLC d/b/a Stefanos Italian Grille at Summerport Village in Windermere. Cornerstone at Summerport LLC is the landlord;
•Lake Highland Preparatory School, LLC leased 9,000 square feet of warehouse space for three years from Brookhaven/Virginia LLC, landlord of the facility located at 543 Brookhaven near downtown Orlando.
•Five-year lease agreement with First Alliance Insurance LLC for 880 square feet at 2254 Aloma Ave. in the Shoppes of Aloma and a two-year renewal lease for 810 square feet with Panesar, Inc., a drop-off drycleaner at 2238 Aloma in the same Winter Park center;
•At Deltona Fountains, a five-year lease agreement with West Volusia Memorial Hospital d/b/a Florida Hospital-Deland for 3,000 square feet of retail space and a three-year lease for 1,200 square feet to Jacob Botros for a pizza restaurant at the West Volusia County shopping center located at 777 Deltona Blvd.
•Five-year renewal agreement with The Pool Pleaser III, Inc. for 1,400 square feet of retail space at Cornerstone at Lake Hart on the corner of Narcoossee and Moss Park Roads in southeast Orlando;
•Central Florida Educators Federal Credit Union renewal of 150 square feet for five years at Aloma Shopping Center, 2279 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park
•Three-year lease renewal with Gambro Healthcare of East Orlando, LLP for 4,995 square feet of medical/office space at Orlando Medical & Professional Center on SR 436 north of Curry Ford Road in east Orlando;
•Three lease renewals at the Virginia Drive multi-building office complex located between Alden Road and Ferris Avenue including Flight Avionics with 7,171 square feet for three years at 520 Virginia Drive and one-year each for Oakwood Mortgage Corp. with 1,493 square feet at 636 Virginia Drive and ETA Logistics, 1,500 square feet at 511-2 Brookhaven Drive.
•At City Plaza at Tampa Palms, 16027 Tampa Palms Blvd. in Tampa, MAC Distribution, Inc. d/b/a UPS Store renewed its 1,015 square feet for 15 months and Tampa Palms Animal Hospital renewed its lease of 1,192 square feet for two years.
For more information please contact:
Courtney Kowalchuk, Senior Associate Crossman & Company, 407-581-6232; ckowalchuk@crossmanco.com
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
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
About Crossman & Company:
Crossman & Company is one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management companies in the Southeast with over 16 million square feet under leasing and/or management. Founded in Orlando 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.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, based in Orlando, said Kowalchuk negotiated the 19 transactions representing the landlords for the following:
•Five leases totaling 16,271 square feet of medical/office space at Studio Plaza/Brookwood on Vineland Road in Southwest Orlando including two five-year leases – 5,003 square feet to Southwest Internal Medicine Specialists and 4,452 square feet to Celebration Dental Services, L.C; Two three-year leases – 2,560 square feet to Central Florida Wellness & Rehab, P.A. and 1,918 square feet to Franklin M. Watson II, DDS, P.A. and a two-year lease for 2,338 square feet to HCG International, Inc., a weight-loss clinic.
•A five-year lease agreement for 3,920 square feet of retail space with SIGI, LLC d/b/a Stefanos Italian Grille at Summerport Village in Windermere. Cornerstone at Summerport LLC is the landlord;
•Lake Highland Preparatory School, LLC leased 9,000 square feet of warehouse space for three years from Brookhaven/Virginia LLC, landlord of the facility located at 543 Brookhaven near downtown Orlando.
•Five-year lease agreement with First Alliance Insurance LLC for 880 square feet at 2254 Aloma Ave. in the Shoppes of Aloma and a two-year renewal lease for 810 square feet with Panesar, Inc., a drop-off drycleaner at 2238 Aloma in the same Winter Park center;
•At Deltona Fountains, a five-year lease agreement with West Volusia Memorial Hospital d/b/a Florida Hospital-Deland for 3,000 square feet of retail space and a three-year lease for 1,200 square feet to Jacob Botros for a pizza restaurant at the West Volusia County shopping center located at 777 Deltona Blvd.
•Five-year renewal agreement with The Pool Pleaser III, Inc. for 1,400 square feet of retail space at Cornerstone at Lake Hart on the corner of Narcoossee and Moss Park Roads in southeast Orlando;
•Central Florida Educators Federal Credit Union renewal of 150 square feet for five years at Aloma Shopping Center, 2279 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park
•Three-year lease renewal with Gambro Healthcare of East Orlando, LLP for 4,995 square feet of medical/office space at Orlando Medical & Professional Center on SR 436 north of Curry Ford Road in east Orlando;
•Three lease renewals at the Virginia Drive multi-building office complex located between Alden Road and Ferris Avenue including Flight Avionics with 7,171 square feet for three years at 520 Virginia Drive and one-year each for Oakwood Mortgage Corp. with 1,493 square feet at 636 Virginia Drive and ETA Logistics, 1,500 square feet at 511-2 Brookhaven Drive.
•At City Plaza at Tampa Palms, 16027 Tampa Palms Blvd. in Tampa, MAC Distribution, Inc. d/b/a UPS Store renewed its 1,015 square feet for 15 months and Tampa Palms Animal Hospital renewed its lease of 1,192 square feet for two years.
For more information please contact:
Courtney Kowalchuk, Senior Associate Crossman & Company, 407-581-6232; ckowalchuk@crossmanco.com
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
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
About Crossman & Company:
Crossman & Company is one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management companies in the Southeast with over 16 million square feet under leasing and/or management. Founded in Orlando 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.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Volusia County Law Firm of Rue & Ziffra Sponsors Benefit “Ride Like an Eagle” Motorcycle Tour through Seminole/Orange Counties
SANFORD - The highways and by-ways of Central Florida will be filled with the sounds of motorcycles next Sunday 11-15 as bikers from far and near participate in the “Ride Like an Eagle” bike run to benefit a local charity that helps support overseas military personnel.
Presented by SUNNY Radio 105.9, the run is a benefit for Operation ShoeBox, a charitable organization that sends support, snacks and personal care items to American troops deployed outside of the United States, according to Shane Snipescq, Promotions/Advertising Director for the Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra, sponsors of the event.
The run will begin at the Seminole Harley-Davidson in Sanford and end at the Steve Miller Band / George Thorogood Show at the University of Central Florida in Orlando with a percentage of the $25 entry fees being donated to Operation ShoeBox, Snipes said.
“The run is already sold out, but donations are still being accepted,” he said. “Operation ShoeBox encourages everyone to make a tax-deductible donation or take the time to send their own care package to our troops.”
For more information on the ride and concert events or the collection for Operation ShoeBox, contact SUNNY Radio at www.sunny1059.com or 407-919-1000.
About Rue & Ziffra:
Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of eight attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange and Orange City.
For more information about this release, please contact:
Allan L. Ziffra, President, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or allanz@rueziffra.com
Shane Snipes, Promotions/Advertising Director, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or shanes@rueziffra.com
Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com or Lvershelco@aol.com
Presented by SUNNY Radio 105.9, the run is a benefit for Operation ShoeBox, a charitable organization that sends support, snacks and personal care items to American troops deployed outside of the United States, according to Shane Snipescq, Promotions/Advertising Director for the Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra, sponsors of the event.
The run will begin at the Seminole Harley-Davidson in Sanford and end at the Steve Miller Band / George Thorogood Show at the University of Central Florida in Orlando with a percentage of the $25 entry fees being donated to Operation ShoeBox, Snipes said.
“The run is already sold out, but donations are still being accepted,” he said. “Operation ShoeBox encourages everyone to make a tax-deductible donation or take the time to send their own care package to our troops.”
For more information on the ride and concert events or the collection for Operation ShoeBox, contact SUNNY Radio at www.sunny1059.com or 407-919-1000.
About Rue & Ziffra:
Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of eight attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange and Orange City.
For more information about this release, please contact:
Allan L. Ziffra, President, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or allanz@rueziffra.com
Shane Snipes, Promotions/Advertising Director, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or shanes@rueziffra.com
Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com or Lvershelco@aol.com
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Avalon Park Establishes Security and Safety Center, Orange County Victim Service Center
Avalon Park Establishes Security and Safety Center, Orange County Victim Service Center
ORLANDO, Fla. - Avalon Park in east Orlando has opened a Security and Safety Center and leased space in the facility for the Orange County Victim Service Center at 13013 Founders Square Drive in downtown Avalon Park.
Ross Halle, vice president of architecture and town planner at Avalon Park, said the 500 square foot facility will be used for meetings and briefings by law enforcement personnel and private community safety officials.
For more information visit www.avalonparkgroup.com or call:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565
Beat Kahli, Founder /CEO Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565
Ross Halle, VP Architecture/Town Planner Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, Lvershelco@aol.com
ORLANDO, Fla. - Avalon Park in east Orlando has opened a Security and Safety Center and leased space in the facility for the Orange County Victim Service Center at 13013 Founders Square Drive in downtown Avalon Park.
Ross Halle, vice president of architecture and town planner at Avalon Park, said the 500 square foot facility will be used for meetings and briefings by law enforcement personnel and private community safety officials.
For more information visit www.avalonparkgroup.com or call:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565
Beat Kahli, Founder /CEO Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565
Ross Halle, VP Architecture/Town Planner Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, Lvershelco@aol.com
Friday, August 28, 2009
ICI Homes to Host Realtor Socials Sept. 17, Sept 24 in Kissimmee, Lake Nona Areas
ICI Homes to Host Realtor Socials Sept. 17, Sept 24 in Kissimmee, Lake Nona Areas
ORLANDO, Fla. - ICI Homes will host receptions for area Realtors on Sept. 17 at Avilla in Kissimmee and on Sept. 24 at Live Oak Estates in the Lake Nona area of southeast Orlando.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes in Florida, said ICI plans to showcase two new luxury model homes priced from the $300s at Avilla, an intimate gated community located off John Young and Osceola Parkways in Kissimmee. The Realtor reception is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. at 2760 Swoop Circle, Kissimmee 34741
Avilla offers 81 estate home sites and new luxury homes in a California contemporary design.
New homes at Avilla range in size from 2,500 square feet of living space to more than 3,500 square feet, and include 18-inch tile throughout, solid surfaces in kitchen and baths, tiled roofs, brick pavers in the driveways and streets and lush landscaping.
Decorative street lamps and mailboxes define the community, which offers a community swimming pool with a large covered lanai, tot lot, tennis and basketball courts.
Live Oak Estates, a gated community located off Moss Park Rd. across from Lake Mary Jane and Lake Hart, features spacious one-acre wooded home sites and spectacular luxury homes priced from the $600s.
ICI Homes will showcase one new luxury model home, and its six new floor plans at Live Oak Estates from 5 to 7 p.m., on Sept. 24 at 14121 Bella Lane, Orlando 32832 Messina said.
For more information, please contact:
Allison Pope, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Central Florida, 407-466-9663
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About ICI Homes
ICI Homes is ranked as one of the largest privately owned homebuilders in the US. The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and develops communities and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as Northeast Florida, Orlando and Tampa.
ORLANDO, Fla. - ICI Homes will host receptions for area Realtors on Sept. 17 at Avilla in Kissimmee and on Sept. 24 at Live Oak Estates in the Lake Nona area of southeast Orlando.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes in Florida, said ICI plans to showcase two new luxury model homes priced from the $300s at Avilla, an intimate gated community located off John Young and Osceola Parkways in Kissimmee. The Realtor reception is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. at 2760 Swoop Circle, Kissimmee 34741
Avilla offers 81 estate home sites and new luxury homes in a California contemporary design.
New homes at Avilla range in size from 2,500 square feet of living space to more than 3,500 square feet, and include 18-inch tile throughout, solid surfaces in kitchen and baths, tiled roofs, brick pavers in the driveways and streets and lush landscaping.
Decorative street lamps and mailboxes define the community, which offers a community swimming pool with a large covered lanai, tot lot, tennis and basketball courts.
Live Oak Estates, a gated community located off Moss Park Rd. across from Lake Mary Jane and Lake Hart, features spacious one-acre wooded home sites and spectacular luxury homes priced from the $600s.
ICI Homes will showcase one new luxury model home, and its six new floor plans at Live Oak Estates from 5 to 7 p.m., on Sept. 24 at 14121 Bella Lane, Orlando 32832 Messina said.
For more information, please contact:
Allison Pope, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Central Florida, 407-466-9663
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About ICI Homes
ICI Homes is ranked as one of the largest privately owned homebuilders in the US. The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and develops communities and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as Northeast Florida, Orlando and Tampa.
Showcase Estate Home for sale in Harmony represents Extreme value for buyer
Showcase Estate Home for sale in Harmony represents Extreme value for buyer
ORLANDO, Fla. - An exclusive 5,400 square foot luxury home for sale at Harmony near southeast Orlando’s new Medical City offers an unusual value for the next buyer.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and principal at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty in Orlando---exclusive sales and marketing representatives for the $1.4 million luxury home---said the showcase builder estate was beautifully furnished as a model home.
“The design and construction details evident in this showcase luxury home are amazing,” Soderstrom said. “The furnishings, which will be sold with the house, are equally breathtaking, and the current sale price is a full $560,000 below the initial offering price,” Soderstrom said.
The seller is offering to finance the sale of the home with 20 percent down and will negotiate a lease-option with qualified buyers, Soderstrom said.
The USGBC LEED “Green” Certified luxury home offers four bedroom suites, five-and-a-half baths, five fireplaces, a private elevator, a courtyard swimming pool and cascading waterfall, billiard room, game room, and private breakfast lanai.
Jody Connor, an associate with Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s (www.stirlingsir.com) Downtown World Center, listed the estate home for sale with an asking price of $1,387,500. Harmony is a unique environment with a town square and art sculptures throughout.
The master-planned community features the only Johnny Miller signature designed golf course in Central Florida, with 70 percent of the land area set aside for conservation, more than 900 acres of private lakes and miles of natural and urban trails, a private lakefront camping area, its own aquatics center, and a Town Tavern that delivers to private homes.
“This is a unique luxury home in a unique community that’s just minutes from southeast Orlando’s Medical City and technology corridor,” Soderstrom said.
For more information please contact:
Jody Connor, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Downtown World Center 407.242.3424
Roger Soderstrom, Owner/Founder, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407.588.1260; http://www.StirlingSIR.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407.644.4142
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.
ORLANDO, Fla. - An exclusive 5,400 square foot luxury home for sale at Harmony near southeast Orlando’s new Medical City offers an unusual value for the next buyer.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and principal at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty in Orlando---exclusive sales and marketing representatives for the $1.4 million luxury home---said the showcase builder estate was beautifully furnished as a model home.
“The design and construction details evident in this showcase luxury home are amazing,” Soderstrom said. “The furnishings, which will be sold with the house, are equally breathtaking, and the current sale price is a full $560,000 below the initial offering price,” Soderstrom said.
The seller is offering to finance the sale of the home with 20 percent down and will negotiate a lease-option with qualified buyers, Soderstrom said.
The USGBC LEED “Green” Certified luxury home offers four bedroom suites, five-and-a-half baths, five fireplaces, a private elevator, a courtyard swimming pool and cascading waterfall, billiard room, game room, and private breakfast lanai.
Jody Connor, an associate with Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s (www.stirlingsir.com) Downtown World Center, listed the estate home for sale with an asking price of $1,387,500. Harmony is a unique environment with a town square and art sculptures throughout.
The master-planned community features the only Johnny Miller signature designed golf course in Central Florida, with 70 percent of the land area set aside for conservation, more than 900 acres of private lakes and miles of natural and urban trails, a private lakefront camping area, its own aquatics center, and a Town Tavern that delivers to private homes.
“This is a unique luxury home in a unique community that’s just minutes from southeast Orlando’s Medical City and technology corridor,” Soderstrom said.
For more information please contact:
Jody Connor, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Downtown World Center 407.242.3424
Roger Soderstrom, Owner/Founder, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407.588.1260; http://www.StirlingSIR.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407.644.4142
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.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Appointed Exclusive Sales and Marketing Agent For $1.4 Million Harmony Luxury Home
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Appointed Exclusive Sales and Marketing Agent For $1.4 Million Harmony Luxury Home
-- Seller financing, 20 percent down and lease-purchase option
ORLANDO, Fla. - Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been appointed exclusive sales and marketing agent for an exclusive 5,400 square foot luxury home at Harmony near Orlando – a bedroom community for the new Lake Nona Medical City underway in Southeast Orlando.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the unique home comes with some unique propositions, including owner financing with 20 percent down and 6.5 percent for five years, or a lease-purchase option.
Soderstrom said the USGBC LEED “Green” Certified luxury home offers four bedroom suites, five-and-a-half baths, five fireplaces, a private elevator, a courtyard swimming pool and cascading waterfall, billiard room, game room, and private breakfast lanai.
For Property Details: (http://www.stirlingsir.com/index.php?action=listingview&listingID=710035)
Soderstrom said Jody Connor with Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s (www.stirlingsir.com) Downtown World Center has listed the estate home for sale with an asking price of $1,387,500.
Harmony is a unique environment with a town square and art sculptures throughout.
The master-planned community features the only Johnny Miller signature designed golf course in Central Florida, with 70 percent of the land area set aside for conservation, more than 900 acres of private lakes and miles of natural and urban trails, a private lakefront camping area, its own aquatics center, and a Town Tavern that delivers to private homes.
To View Virtual: (http://tours.tourfactory.com/tours/tour.asp?t=536177)
Soderstrom said the luxury home sale price was recently reduced by more than $550,000.
“This is a unique luxury home in a unique community that’s just minutes from southeast Orlando’s Medical City and technology corridor,” Soderstrom said.
For more information please contact:
Jody Connor, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Downtown World Center 407.242.3424
Roger Soderstrom, Owner/Founder, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407.588.1260, http://www.StirlingSIR.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407.644.4142
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.
-- Seller financing, 20 percent down and lease-purchase option
ORLANDO, Fla. - Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been appointed exclusive sales and marketing agent for an exclusive 5,400 square foot luxury home at Harmony near Orlando – a bedroom community for the new Lake Nona Medical City underway in Southeast Orlando.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the unique home comes with some unique propositions, including owner financing with 20 percent down and 6.5 percent for five years, or a lease-purchase option.
Soderstrom said the USGBC LEED “Green” Certified luxury home offers four bedroom suites, five-and-a-half baths, five fireplaces, a private elevator, a courtyard swimming pool and cascading waterfall, billiard room, game room, and private breakfast lanai.
For Property Details: (http://www.stirlingsir.com/index.php?action=listingview&listingID=710035)
Soderstrom said Jody Connor with Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s (www.stirlingsir.com) Downtown World Center has listed the estate home for sale with an asking price of $1,387,500.
Harmony is a unique environment with a town square and art sculptures throughout.
The master-planned community features the only Johnny Miller signature designed golf course in Central Florida, with 70 percent of the land area set aside for conservation, more than 900 acres of private lakes and miles of natural and urban trails, a private lakefront camping area, its own aquatics center, and a Town Tavern that delivers to private homes.
To View Virtual: (http://tours.tourfactory.com/tours/tour.asp?t=536177)
Soderstrom said the luxury home sale price was recently reduced by more than $550,000.
“This is a unique luxury home in a unique community that’s just minutes from southeast Orlando’s Medical City and technology corridor,” Soderstrom said.
For more information please contact:
Jody Connor, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Downtown World Center 407.242.3424
Roger Soderstrom, Owner/Founder, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407.588.1260, http://www.StirlingSIR.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407.644.4142
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.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Avalon Park wins Three Top Awards at Orange County Neighborhood Services Community Conference
Avalon Park wins Three Top Awards at Orange County Neighborhood Services Community Conference
ORLANDO, Fla. - Avalon Park in east Orlando won three top awards during the recent Orange County Neighborhood Services Community Conference.
Stephanie Hodson, marketing coordinator at Avalon Park Group, said developer Beat Kähli, who heads Avalon Park Group, was presented a special award for Excellence in Leadership in 2009.
Avalon Park won two community awards, Hodson said.
Avalon Park was named Orange County’s Clean and Attractive Neighborhood of the Year, and won a second award for Excellence in Safety and Security Initiatives. The awards were accepted by Tracy Durham, Avalon Park Property Owners Association Manager.
For more information contact:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565
Beat Kahli, Owner/Founder, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
ORLANDO, Fla. - Avalon Park in east Orlando won three top awards during the recent Orange County Neighborhood Services Community Conference.
Stephanie Hodson, marketing coordinator at Avalon Park Group, said developer Beat Kähli, who heads Avalon Park Group, was presented a special award for Excellence in Leadership in 2009.
Avalon Park won two community awards, Hodson said.
Avalon Park was named Orange County’s Clean and Attractive Neighborhood of the Year, and won a second award for Excellence in Safety and Security Initiatives. The awards were accepted by Tracy Durham, Avalon Park Property Owners Association Manager.
For more information contact:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565
Beat Kahli, Owner/Founder, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Monday, July 27, 2009
East Orlando Sun enters Partnership with Observer Newspapers in Winter Park, Maitland and Seminole County
East Orlando Sun enters Partnership with Observer Newspapers in Winter Park, Maitland and Seminole County
ORLANDO, Fla. - The East Orlando Sun, a monthly newspaper that has covered local news, events, schools and neighborhoods in the East Orlando region since 1995, has entered a publication and distribution partnership with the Observer Newspapers, which publishes in Winter Park, Maitland and Seminole County.
Beat Kähli, publisher of the East Orlando Sun, said the newspaper has a loyal subscriber base and enjoys free distribution at more than 200 business locations in East Orlando.
Two years ago, the East Orlando Sun launched a pioneering online effort at http://www.eosun.com/ that substantially increased its readership.
Kyle Taylor, publisher of the Observer Newspapers, will oversee publication of the East Orlando Sun, Kähli said.
“East Orlando Sun will continue to focus on East Orlando local news and events, schools and neighborhoods,” Kähli said. “We have a strong and dedicated staff of award-winning reporters and editors and our readers look forward to their contributions.
Kähli said he plans to continue to contribute “Coffee with Beat,” a popular monthly commentary on topics that range from growth issues to gardening to good citizenship.
“We will gain a smoother production schedule, stronger advertising services, wider distribution and better news coverage,” Kähli said. “We look forward to this partnership and we are delighted to be a part of it,” he said.
For more information, contact:
Eric Marks, Senior Vice President, Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565
Beat Kahli, CEO Avalon Park Group/Publisher East Orlando Sun 407-658-6565
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com
ORLANDO, Fla. - The East Orlando Sun, a monthly newspaper that has covered local news, events, schools and neighborhoods in the East Orlando region since 1995, has entered a publication and distribution partnership with the Observer Newspapers, which publishes in Winter Park, Maitland and Seminole County.
Beat Kähli, publisher of the East Orlando Sun, said the newspaper has a loyal subscriber base and enjoys free distribution at more than 200 business locations in East Orlando.
Two years ago, the East Orlando Sun launched a pioneering online effort at http://www.eosun.com/ that substantially increased its readership.
Kyle Taylor, publisher of the Observer Newspapers, will oversee publication of the East Orlando Sun, Kähli said.
“East Orlando Sun will continue to focus on East Orlando local news and events, schools and neighborhoods,” Kähli said. “We have a strong and dedicated staff of award-winning reporters and editors and our readers look forward to their contributions.
Kähli said he plans to continue to contribute “Coffee with Beat,” a popular monthly commentary on topics that range from growth issues to gardening to good citizenship.
“We will gain a smoother production schedule, stronger advertising services, wider distribution and better news coverage,” Kähli said. “We look forward to this partnership and we are delighted to be a part of it,” he said.
For more information, contact:
Eric Marks, Senior Vice President, Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565
Beat Kahli, CEO Avalon Park Group/Publisher East Orlando Sun 407-658-6565
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com
Friday, July 24, 2009
University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program Promotes Gordon H. Hogan to Director of Operations
University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program Promotes Gordon H. Hogan to Director of Operations
ORLANDO, Fla. - The University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program has promoted Gordon H. Hogan to director of operations.
Hogan joined the UCF Business Incubation Program ten years ago when it opened and most recently served as business development executive and site manager of the UCF Downtown Orlando Incubator facility and Photonics Incubator. He has a Bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays Kansas State University in Hays, Kansas and attended the University of Kansas.
Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the UCF Business Incubation Program, said Hogan will oversee UCF Business Incubation Program facilities at Research Park, the Orlando Business Development Center, the UCF Seminole County/Winter Springs facility, the Leesburg Business & Technology Center and the UCF Sanford Business Incubator
The UCF Business Incubation Program which currently serves more than 70 client companies that provide close to 2,000 jobs in Central Florida, plans to soon open the incubator facility in Sanford and in the coming months in St. Cloud.
For more information, contact:
Gordon Hogan, Director of Operations, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407-882-1577, bizdev@mail.ucf.edu
Tom O’Neal, Executive Director, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407 882-1120, oneal@mail.ucf.edu
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 or LvershelCo@aol.com
About the UCF Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 100 emerging companies (including nearly 70 current clients) create over $500 million in annual revenue and more than 900 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With five facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, the City of Orlando, Orange County, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
ORLANDO, Fla. - The University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program has promoted Gordon H. Hogan to director of operations.
Hogan joined the UCF Business Incubation Program ten years ago when it opened and most recently served as business development executive and site manager of the UCF Downtown Orlando Incubator facility and Photonics Incubator. He has a Bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays Kansas State University in Hays, Kansas and attended the University of Kansas.
Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the UCF Business Incubation Program, said Hogan will oversee UCF Business Incubation Program facilities at Research Park, the Orlando Business Development Center, the UCF Seminole County/Winter Springs facility, the Leesburg Business & Technology Center and the UCF Sanford Business Incubator
The UCF Business Incubation Program which currently serves more than 70 client companies that provide close to 2,000 jobs in Central Florida, plans to soon open the incubator facility in Sanford and in the coming months in St. Cloud.
For more information, contact:
Gordon Hogan, Director of Operations, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407-882-1577, bizdev@mail.ucf.edu
Tom O’Neal, Executive Director, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407 882-1120, oneal@mail.ucf.edu
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 or LvershelCo@aol.com
About the UCF Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 100 emerging companies (including nearly 70 current clients) create over $500 million in annual revenue and more than 900 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With five facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, the City of Orlando, Orange County, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Friday, July 3, 2009
UCF Business Incubation Program Identifies More Than 1,600 Area Jobs it helped to create with Earnings of More than $70 Million
UCF Business Incubation Program Identifies More Than 1,600 Area Jobs it helped to create with Earnings of More than $70 Million
ORLANDO, Fla. - The University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program, which currently supports nearly 70 startup companies at five Central Florida incubation sites in downtown Orlando, east Orlando, Winter Springs and the UCF campus, reports its efforts have helped to generate more than 1,600 new jobs in the Central Florida region with combined earnings of more than $70 million.
Dr. Tom O’Neal, founder and executive director of the UCF Business Incubation Program, said that’s just a start. “Currently, client companies of the UCF Business Incubation Program employ 340 professionals,” O’Neal said.
Thirty-one Central Florida companies that have graduated from the program currently employ 490 individuals, O’Neal added.
The net effect of that job growth creates almost the same number of “ripple” jobs to support these new businesses, O’Neal said.
Orlando-based Real Estate Research Consultants, Inc. conducted a study of the economic impact of the UCF Business Incubation Program job growth in the region, O’Neal said, and used an industry standard calculation known as RIMS II multipliers to determine the number of “ripple” jobs created.
The UCF Business Incubation Program’s area economic impact goes beyond job growth, O’Neal explained.
“The job growth we helped to create here will generate as much as $14 million in new ad valorem revenues over the next 20 years in Orange County alone,” O’Neal said. In Seminole County, new ad valorem revenues resulting from the UCF Business Incubation Program are estimated at almost $4 million.
In addition, Orange and Seminole County schools will collect more than $28 million from the new job growth, O’Neal said.
The UCF Business Incubation Program, which initially focused on emerging technology companies, has expanded to include startup businesses of almost every stripe except retail and lifestyle.
“Most startup companies can benefit from a successful incubation program, but not all,” O’Neal said. “We aren’t equipped to adequately serve consumer product retail or lifestyle companies because the dynamics of those businesses don’t fit well in an incubator environment,” he said.
The award-winning UCF Business Incubation Program, which opened its doors 10 years ago, now ranks as one of the most successful incubation programs in the U.S.
For more information, contact:
Tom O’Neal. Ph.D, UCF Associate Vice President for Research and Commercialization and Incubation Program Executive Director, 407-882-1120, oneal@mail.ucf.edu
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com
About the UCF Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Incubation Program has helped more than 100 emerging companies (including nearly 70 current clients) create over $500 million in annual revenue and more than 900 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With five facilities across the metro Orlando community, the Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between UCF, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit http://www.incubator.ucf.edu/.
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