Showing posts with label downtown. Show all posts
Showing posts with label downtown. Show all posts

Thursday, March 10, 2011

NAI Realvest Negotiates Sublease for 4,615 Square Feet of Class A Office Space at Lincoln Plaza in Downtown Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. - NAI Realvest recently negotiated a sublease agreement for 4,615 square feet of Class A office space at 300 S. Orange Ave. in downtown Orlando.

NAI Realvest associate Drew Saphos, CCIM, George Livingston, chairman emeritus and principal Christie Alexander negotiated the agreement representing the local subtenant, Wave Software who subleased suite 900 in the 16-story Lincoln Plaza building at the intersection of Orange Ave. and South Street.

Wave Software, a provider of software applications for the legal community, relocated its corporate headquarters to the downtown facility from Millenia Blvd. in south Orlando.

The Shutts & Bowen law firm is the sublandlord and was represented by CNL Commercial Real Estate in the transaction.
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For more information contact: Christie Alexander, Principal, NAI Realvest 407-949-0704 calexander@realvest.com; George Livingston, Chairman Emeritus, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 glivingston@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com

About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest, 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. 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 22, 2011

Downtown Orlando Condominium Sales Show Sharp Rise in 2010

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Downtown Orlando condominium sales showed a sharp rise in 2010 according to a market study conducted by Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said 313 condominiums sold in the 32801 zip code from January of 2010 through Dec. 31, up from 172 condominiums in 2009.

Condominiums priced under $200,000 showed the sharpest increase, from 131 condominiums in 2009 to 262 in 2010, Soderstrom said.

International Luxury Home Specialist Erin Wanner of Stirling Sotheby’s World Marketing Center in Downtown Orlando compiled the report.

Wanner documented 294 condominiums listed for sale priced under $200,000 in 2009 and 324 in 2010.

Listings for condominiums priced at more than $200,000 declined, Wanner said, from 170 in 2009 to 136 in 2010.

“The number of condominiums listed for sale during the same period showed a smaller increase – a sign that the downtown market is stabilizing,” Wanner said.

“Average sale prices declined about eight percent, however with signs of stabilization in the market and the possibility of gas reaching $4 per gallon, we may see prices increasing as more downtown workers relocate closer to their jobs,” Wanner said.

Condominiums priced under $200,000 sold for about $100 per square foot on average and condominiums priced over $200,000 sold for an average of about $200 per square foot.
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For more information contact: Erin Wanner, Int’l Luxury Home Specialist, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, 407-581-7890; Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890; 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 three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Downtown Avalon Park to Welcome Bayridge Sushi

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Avalon Park Group’s Vice President Rich Browning recently negotiated a long-term lease agreement with Bayridge Sushi for 5,427 square feet of retail space at 3680 Avalon Park Blvd. East in downtown Avalon Park.

Stephanie Hodson, marketing director at Avalon Park Group, said this will be owner Ben Lu’s third Bayridge Sushi location in Central Florida.

“Ben Lu moved to New York City when he was a teenager to work in his Master Sushi Chef’s restaurant,” Hodson explained. “He started the first Bayridge Sushi restaurant in Bayridge, NY which was rated 4 stars (****) by the New York Daily News.

Ten years ago he opened his first Central Florida restaurant in Longwood to great reviews including the Orlando Sentinel which commented “If raw fish is your dish, this is your place” and Orlando Weekly which stated “Bayridge Sushi…swimmingly good.” He later opened a second Central Florida location on SR 436 near Apopka, which was voted by a local newspaper “Best Sushi 2010,” she said.

Buildout will commence during the first quarter and the restaurant will offer a full bar, hibachi tables and outdoor seating. Hodson said the restaurant is expected to open by the end of September or October 2011.

Bayridge Sushi was represented by Frank Thomas of Fact Business & Realty, Inc.
For more information about Bayridge Sushi visit http://www.bayridgesushionline.com/
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For more information contact:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Director Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565 stephanie@avalonparkgroup.com; http://www.avalonpark.com/;Rich Browning, Vice President Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565, richb@avalonparkgroup.com; Frank Thomas, Founder Fact Companies, 407-333-3305 factinvest@cfl.rr.com

Monday, January 31, 2011

Local Beermeister Hopes His Orange Blossom Pilsner Honey Beer Creates a Buzz at DeLand’s February Beer fest

ORLANDO – Tom Moench, founder of Orlando-based Orange Blossom Pilsner, is one of more than 30 craft brewers who will be featured next month at the 2nd annual DeLand Craft Beer Festival.

The event, scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, will be held in the Artisan Alley at 118 W. New York Ave. in downtown DeLand.

Moench – a client member of the University of Central Florida’s Business Incubator Program – said he fell in love with his first beer when he was only 12 and started brewing in his family’s garage at the age of 18.

After years of studying books on brewing, visiting breweries, and tasting lots of beer, Moench began experimenting with everything from ginseng and shitake mushrooms to coconut and fresh fruit. But, it was the 2.3 teaspoons of fermented orange blossom honey that seemed to give every bottle of his Orange Blossom Pilsner exactly what he had been searching for: a clean, crisp, yet complex, flavor.

The flavor combination has been a huge hit as Orange Blossom Pilsner currently is on tap at 50 locations in Central Florida and is available in bottles at more than 600 locations throughout the state, including many Publix supermarkets and ABC Liquors. It’s also the number one selling beer at the Mellow Mushroom.

In addition to his OBP beer, Moench also will be pouring two other samples at the DeLand festival: OBP2, which has the same ingredients as OBP but with half the water; and Toasted Coconut Porter, which Moench calls the “little brother” to stout beer.

Tickets for the festival – which are available from the DeLand Beacon, daVinci Cafe, The Abbey Wine and Beer Bar and the Mainstreet DeLand office – are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. For details, call 386-738-0649.
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About the UCF Business Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including nearly 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With eight – and soon nine – facilities opened across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council and will be adding Volusia County. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.

For more information about this release, please contact: Tom Moench, Owner, Orange Blossom Pilsner, Tom@OrangeBlossomPilsner.com; Melissa Wasserman, Site Manager, UCF Business Incubator-Orlando, 321-281-8384, mwasserm@mail.ucf.edu; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862 or 407-644-4142; chagervandyke@yahoo.com

Stoneybrook West Golf Club is Dedicating February to Benefit Central Florida Humane Society/SPCA Orlando

ORLANDO - Stoneybrook West Golf Club, a Celebration Golf Management facility in Winter Garden, is offering $10 off green fees during February for every $5 donation made to the Central Florida Humane Society.

Mark Bearss, general manager of Stoneybrook West Golf Club, said he expects the effort will raise a significant amount for the Humane Society and its annual fundraiser benefitting the prevention of cruelty to animals (SPCA).

In addition, Bearss said Stoneybrook is putting together a team to participate in the Pet Walk the Humane Society is hosting Saturday Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando.

All donations collected at Stoneybrook West Golf Club and funds raised by the team’s Pet Walk will be turned over to the Central Florida Humane Society.

Stoneybrook West Golf Club is located off SR 429 in Winter Garden. For more information, contact 407-797-8533
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For more information, please contact: Mark Bearss, General Manager, Stoneybrook West, 407-797-8533; Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Negotiates Sublease for 4,000 Square Feet of Downtown Tampa Office Space at 100 N. Tampa St.

TAMPA - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 130 offices worldwide, recently negotiated a sublease agreement for 4,000 square feet of class A office space in the 100 N. Tampa Street building in downtown Tampa.

Richard Andretta, SIOR, vice president in the firm’s Office Group and associate Rob Turner negotiated the sublease representing the new subtenant Grubb & Ellis Company, who will occupy suite 2450 in the building for a new southeast regional office headed by senior vice president Tim Rivers and executive managing director Randy Buddemeyer.

The sublandlord is HKS Architects, Inc., a Texas corporation.
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About Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida: Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 40 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.

About Grubb & Ellis: Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE:GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,500 professionals in more than 100 company owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.

CONTACTS: Richard Andretta SIOR 813-639-1111 Ext 255; Jeffrey Sweeney SIOR President 407-481-5387

Friday, August 6, 2010

Stirling Commercial Group Negotiates Lease for 7,200 Square Feet of Downtown Orlando Office Space to Solar Company

ORLANDO - Stirling Commercial Group recently negotiated a new five-year lease for 7,200 square feet of office space in the Centennial Bank building at 250 N. Orange Ave. across from St. James Cathedral in downtown Orlando.

Stirling Commercial Group associates John Kurtz and James Mincy negotiated the agreement representing both the landlord, 250 North Orange Ave. LLC and the tenant, Solar Smart, LLC.
Kurtz said Solar Smart, LLC will occupy the entire 10th floor of the building starting in November.

Solar Smart, LLC, an affiliate of Emory Development and Electric Inc. of Maitland, is one of the leading providers of alternative energy devices in the U.S., focusing on solar hot water, solar pool systems, residential wind turbines, and photovoltaic solutions.
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For more information, contact: James A. Mincy or John Kurtz, Sales Associate, Stirling Commercial Group 407-581-5550; Roger Soderstrom, Owner/Founder Stirling Commercial Group, 407-581-7890; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Stirling Commercial Group Negotiates Sale of 6,727 Square Foot Downtown Orlando Office Condominium, Exclusive Leasing Agreement

ORLANDO - Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s Commercial Group recently negotiated the sale of a 6,727 square foot office condominium on the 11th floor of The Plaza building on Orange Avenue and Church Street in downtown Orlando.

Stirling Commercial Group associates John Kurtz and James Mincy negotiated the sale representing the buyer, ACM DT Properties, LLC. Worldwide Auction Realty Services represented seller The Plaza, LLC.

Stirling Commercial Group was named exclusive leasing agents for the office condominium, which controls the 30,000 square foot Sky Terrace on the 11th floor of The Plaza.

“The Sky Terrace is the crown jewel of this property,” Kurtz said. “It’s a perfect space for special events, an executive club, a lounge or any number of unique uses.”

For more information, contact: James A. Mincy or John Kurtz, Sales Associate, Stirling Commercial Group 407-581-5550; Roger Soderstrom, Owner/Founder Stirling Commercial Group, 407-581-7890; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is critical link in Downtown Orlando resurgence, John Crossman says

ORLANDO - The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is one of Orlando’s “Big Three” projects to redevelop the downtown district. The new Amway Center is set to open in October and work to renovate the Citrus Bowl is scheduled. The open parking lot across from City Hall where the Center for Performing Arts will be located is now fenced off with construction to commence shortly, said John Crossman, CCIM, president of Crossman & Company, the Orlando firm that ranks as one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast.

Crossman recently moderated a panel discussion at Embassy Suites Hotel on Pine Street in downtown Orlando to discuss the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts and the future of downtown Orlando. Speakers included Davon Barbour, assistant director of the Downtown Development Board/Community Redevelopment Agency, Alexis Jackson, vice president of communications for the Dr. Phillips Center and Walter O’Shea, vice president of development for Hines.

“Sports facilities are important as business generators, and the Orlando region will turn out to support our sports teams,” Crossman told the group. “But long-term, the educational, community and cultural growth that will emanate from the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will result in more cultural and educational enrichment and greater long-term benefits,” Crossman said.

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For more information please contact: John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

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

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Osceola County Partners Break Ground on UCF Incubator in Kissimmee at City Centre

KISSIMMEE – Osceola County, City of Kissimmee and University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program officials participated in the ground breaking of the UCF Business Incubator–Kissimmee recently at the City Centre, 111 E. Monument Avenue.

The University of Central Florida partnered with Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee and Kissimmee’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) on the facility that will offer support services to help start-up companies accelerate their growth and generate jobs in downtown Kissimmee.

“This incubator highlights everything that is making downtown Kissimmee a must-visit destination,” said County Commission Vice Chairman Brandon Arrington, whose district includes the incubator. “Just around the corner there will be a SunRail stop to help connect us with the rest of the region. Simply put, this incubator delivers on all the planning that has been going on locally and regionally for a number of years to link jobs and transportation in our urban core,” added Arrington.

“This is a win-win situation for the City as we partner with UCF and Osceola County. The City is committed to reviving the downtown and attracting more enterprises, such as the UCF Incubator,” said Kissimmee Mayor Jim Swan.

The City and County are making matching contributions totaling $405,000 each for three years. Additionally, onetime payments are being made by the City for $57,000 and $183,000 from the CRA for the facility’s build out. The incubator will be managed by the University of Central Florida.

Gordon Hogan, director of operations for the UCF Business Incubation Program, said the new 8,000 square foot facility to be built out on the fourth floor of the City Centre Kissimmee will open in September with office and administration space for promising enterprises selected to join the UCF Business Incubation Program.

Research has shown that 87 percent of incubator graduates are still in business five years after graduating from an incubation program, said UCF’s Business Incubation Program Founder/Executive Director Dr. Tom O’Neal.
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For more information about this release, please contact: Maria G. Toumazos, Osceola County Economic Development Administrator 407-742-4200, mgru@osceola.org; Gordon Hogan, Director of Operations, UCF Business Incubation Program 407-882-1577, ghogan@mail.ucf.edu; Dr. Tom O’Neal, Executive Director, UCF Business Incubation Program 407 882-1120, oneal@mail.ucf.edu; Carla Banks, Manager of Communications, City of Kissimmee 407-518-2314, cbanks@kissimmee.org; Osceola County Public Information Office, 407-742-4200, www.chooseosceola.com

About the UCF Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 140 emerging companies (including nearly 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With eight facilities across the Greater Orlando community, 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, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Negotiates Long-Term Expansion Lease for 4,000 Square Feet of Office Space at Wachovia Tower in Downtown Orlando

ORLANDO – Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 200 Grubb & Ellis offices worldwide, recently negotiated a long-term expansion lease for 4,000 square feet of Class A office space in the Wachovia Tower at 20 N. Orange Ave. in downtown Orlando.

Jeff Sweeney, SIOR, president of Grubb & Ellis/Commercial Florida, negotiated the lease representing the tenant Orlando-based Morgan & Morgan law firm who now occupies 59,000 square feet in the building with the additional space, which has been leased for 100 months (8 years and 4 months).

Cabot North Orange Leasco LLC of New York is the landlord and was represented by John Gilbert of CB Richard Ellis Inc.

About Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida: Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 45 brokers divided among its Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.

About Grubb & Ellis Company: Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 100 company owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.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

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Negotiates Long-Term Lease Agreement for 3,000 Square Feet of Office Space at Wachovia Tower in Downtown Orlando

ORLANDO – Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 200 Grubb & Ellis offices worldwide, recently negotiated a long-term expansion lease for 3,000 square feet of Class A office space in the Wachovia Tower at 20 N. Orange Ave. in downtown Orlando.

Jeff Sweeney, SIOR, president of Grubb & Ellis/Commercial Florida, negotiated the nine year lease representing the tenant Orlando-based Morgan & Morgan law firm who now occupies 55,000 square feet in the building with the additional leased space.

Cabot North Orange Leasco LLC of New York is the landlord and was represented by John Gilbert of CB Richard Ellis Inc.

About Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida:
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 45 brokers divided among its Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.

About Grubb & Ellis Company:
Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,500 professionals in more than 100 company owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Crossman & Company Helps Organize Fashion Square Mall Retailers to Support Jobs Partnership of Florida

ORLANDO - Crossman & Company, the Orlando-based commercial property firm that ranks as one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, recently helped organize retailers at Orlando Fashion Square mall near downtown Orlando in support of the Jobs Partnership of Florida – a coalition of churches, business and community organizations that inspire and equip underemployed and unemployed individuals in the area of life skills, job skills and Bible-based decision making skills.

John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, recently spoke to Jobs Partnership of Florida volunteers and organizers at the Summit Church, located near Orlando Fashion Square.

“Gainful employment is one of the most important resources any person can achieve,” Crossman told the group. “Jobs are the building blocks of every community. If we want to improve our communities, our lifestyles and our business relationships, we have to look at jobs as a shared responsibility, not a competitive edge,” he said.

Crossman & Company helped organize Orlando Fashion Square retailers including Olive Garden, Sbarro’s, Subway, Panera Bread, Chic-Fil-A and Fuji Express to support Jobs Partnership of Florida.

“Our passion is to revive the American work ethic by reconnecting the church to the public square,” Crossman explained.

“The Jobs Partnership of Florida is helping to provide a framework for local churches to equip individuals to work and support themselves and their families,” he said. “Our goal is to help transform the world one community at a time.”

For more information contact: John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218; Molly Delahunty, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6220 mdelahunty@crossmanco.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

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, April 9, 2010

University Club of Orlando Reports 100 New Members as 50th Anniversary of Downtown Orlando Facility Approaches

ORLANDO - The University Club of Orlando, which ranks as downtown Orlando’s oldest business and professional club, reported it has grown by more than 100 members since last July.

Susan Greene, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said she expects to induct more than 150 new members before December, when the University Club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its landmark facilities on Central Blvd. across from Orlando Public Library.

The University Club of Orlando was founded 84 years ago, Greene said, and will celebrate its 85th anniversary in 2011.

For more information about this press release, contact:
Susan Greene, General Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, gm@ucluborlando.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Crossman & Company President and Orlando Official School Wharton School of Business on Downtown Redevelopment

ORLANDO - John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company in Orlando and Davon Barbour, assistant director of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board and Community Redevelopment Agency, recently made a presentation at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania on how to incorporate retail participants in successful downtown redevelopment strategies. The presentation was part of the University of Shopping Centers, a three-day professional continuing education event held by the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Crossman, whose company ranks as one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, said Orlando makes an exceptional model for successful downtown redevelopment.

“Orlando boasts all the most important elements of a successful redevelopment strategy,” Crossman said.

“You need leaders who have a vision of the future, and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Rich Crotty ably fulfill that role. Leaders need to work cooperatively, they need to do their research and they need to focus on residential development that will attract retail developers,” Crossman said.
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For more information please contact: John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com; Molly Delahunty, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6220 mdelahunty@crossmanco.com

About Crossman & Company: Crossman & Company is one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management companies in Florida with over 16 million square feet under leasing and/or management. Founded in Orlando, Fla. in 1990, Crossman & Company is a full service commercial real estate firm that advises its clients in leasing, management, development and investment sales of retail and office properties and serves clients including Publix Super Markets, Inc., Lake Nona, PREIT, and LaSalle Investment Management. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Data Transfer Solutions to Unveil New Transportation Engineering Division at Reception at Embers in Downtown Orlando

ORLANDO – Data Transfer Solutions, LLC the Avalon Park based firm that provides asset management, geographic information systems (GIS) transportation planning, web design, database applications and multimedia production services to local government and regional and state agencies throughout the nation, will host a reception to showcase its new Transportation Engineering Division on Feb. 25 at Embers, 42 W. Central Blvd. in downtown Orlando.

A.M. “Trey” Fragala, II, AICP, PMP, chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions, said the firm’s Transportation and Engineering Division includes 12 professionals and specialists who serve state and county transportation departments throughout the U.S.

Staff from the firm’s recently launched subsidiary, Earth Eye will be on hand. Earth Eye provides aerial and terrestrial based LiDAR scanning, orthophotography, photogrammetry and precision mapping. Earth Eye’s custom LiDAR viewing software will be on display as well.

The reception is scheduled for clients, prospective clients and strategic partners from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
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For more information, contact:
A.M. “Trey” Fragala, III, AICP, PMP, Chief Operating Officer, Data Transfer Solutions, 3680 Avalon Park East Blvd., Suite 200, Orlando, 32828; 407-382-5222; tfragala@edats.com

Friday, February 5, 2010

Beazer Homes Starts Construction of Ready-To-Move-In Luxury Home on the water at Legacy near Downtown Orlando

ORLANDO Beazer Homes has started construction on a luxury waterfront home at Legacy, located on Lake Jessamine off South Orange and Holden Avenues, minutes from downtown Orlando.

Theresa Tilton, vice president of sales for Beazer Homes-Florida, said the 3,100 square foot Fairfield is priced at $792,000 with five bedrooms and a bonus room, a covered balcony and three-car garage.

Tilton said 40 home sites remain for sale at Legacy priced from $249,990.

All new homes at Legacy feature Beazer’s eSMART energy-saving engineering with programmable thermostats, cost-saving CFL light bulbs, water-saving Moen low flow shower heads and faucets, MERV 8 air filters, and low VOC paints and carpets, Tilton added.

For more information, contact: Theresa Tilton, Vice President of Sales Beazer Homes /Florida Division 407-339-4114; ttilton@beazer.com; David Byrnes President Beazer Homes / Florida Division - 407-339-4114 dbyrnes@beazer.com

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Launches StirlingOrlando.com to Promote Downtown Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, headquartered in 16th floor penthouse suites in the Plaza Towers at S. Orange Ave. and Pine St. in downtown Orlando, has launched www.StirlingOrlando.com, a new web site designed to promote downtown Orlando events, blogs and real estate opportunities.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said www.StirlingOrlando.com offers interactive searches for properties for sale, rentals, downtown attractions, and offices for sale and for lease.

“The home page features a Google map function and users can select between map and aerial views,” Soderstrom said.

All major downtown Orlando condominiums and apartment communities are identified within the map search database, Soderstrom explained. “Click on any building and we provide an overview of the property with photographs. Users can also search for all units for sale or for rent in that building,” he said.

The site also identifies major downtown Orlando attractions and special events, along with videos related to downtown events and activities and local blogs.

For more information contact:
Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890

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 three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Girlie Girl Things to open retail store in Avalon Park

ORLANDO --- Girlie Girl Things, a retail store that markets stylish women’s accessories and gift items, has leased a 1,002 square foot retail space in the Publix retail center on Avalon Park East Blvd. in downtown Avalon Park off Alafaya Trail in east Orlando.

Jessica Guido, leasing associate with Avalon Park Group negotiated the retail lease agreement.

For more information, contact:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park, 407-658-6565
Beat Kahli, Founder/Owner Avalon Associates 407-658-6565
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, LV Communications, 407-644-4142