WINTER PARK, Fla. --- Ride Green Scooters, which specializes in fuel-efficient gas and electric scooters priced from $1,099 to more than $2,500, is the first Central Florida dealer to offer the new Gorilla Motor Works “Pink Lady,” a high-powered scooter with a 150-cc motor that cruises easily at 55 mph and gets more than 80 miles to a gallon of gas.
Brian Schwartz, partner and general manager of Ride Green Scooters, said the Pink Lady retails for under $2,000---considerably less than its look-alike Vespa, whose pedigree affords an asking price that starts around $5,000.
“The Pink Lady will be one of our biggest sellers,” Schwartz said. “It has the look, and the quality is fantastic. It comes with front ABS disc brakes and a high-quality gloss paint that’s a real eye-catcher. And for a limited time we’re offering free test rides, “Schwartz said.
And at 80 miles or more per gallon or better, Ride Green’s Pink Lady is apt to catch more than just eyes.
Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sunday by appointment at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park. Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com.
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For more information, contact: Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ride Green Scooters to Participate in Full Sail University Networking Seminar
WINTER PARK, Fla. Ride Green Scooters, the Winter Park dealership that specializes in low-cost, high mileage gas and electric scooters for commuters, will participate in a Full Sail University networking seminar Feb. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Brian Schwartz, general manager at Ride Green Scooters, said the networking seminar offers his company the opportunity to market its advantages to a large group of potential customers.
“Students and professionals in the creative community are prime customers for energy efficient transportation alternatives,” Schwartz said.
“As a group, they are more aware of the environment and typically they are more cost conscious as well, Schwartz said.
Ride Green Scooters, located on Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park, sells scooters priced from $900 to more than $2,000 that boast average mileage that ranges from 50 miles per battery charge on the electric models to over 85 miles per gallon on the gas powered scooters.
Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com
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For more information, contact: Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648
Brian Schwartz, general manager at Ride Green Scooters, said the networking seminar offers his company the opportunity to market its advantages to a large group of potential customers.
“Students and professionals in the creative community are prime customers for energy efficient transportation alternatives,” Schwartz said.
“As a group, they are more aware of the environment and typically they are more cost conscious as well, Schwartz said.
Ride Green Scooters, located on Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park, sells scooters priced from $900 to more than $2,000 that boast average mileage that ranges from 50 miles per battery charge on the electric models to over 85 miles per gallon on the gas powered scooters.
Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com
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For more information, contact: Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648
Friday, February 4, 2011
Winter Springs-Based Greensleeves Completed Contract with NASA to Build Geothermal Field at Cleveland Research Center
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. --- Greensleeves LLC, which designs energy efficient air conditioning and heating systems for commercial buildings that reduce energy costs by 30 percent to 50 percent, recently completed a contract by NASA to design, engineer and install a geothermal borefield at NASA’s John H. Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.
Sharon K. Keeran, vice president of marketing and operations at Greensleeves LLC, said the contract includes thermal conductivity testing, engineering, and installation of the borefield. The borefield consists of eight 275-foot bore holes.
“Greensleeves’ state-of-the-art systems harvest, store and distribute energy. In addition, they substantially reduce fossil fuel energy needs. Geothermal is one of the components that we often utilize in our solutions,” Keeran explained.
Flexible design requirements and a small footprint make Greensleeves’ systems a good choice for schools, office buildings, government buildings and almost any commercial facility, Keeran added. The savings---in lower operating and maintenance costs, durability, and energy conservation---can exceed the total cost of building construction over the life of a facility.
Greensleeves LLC 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: Sharon K. Keeran, Vice President Marketing & Operations, Greensleeves LLC 407-278-7507 x1001 skeeran@greensleevesllc.com; Esther Vargas-Davis, Site Manager, UCF Incubator-Seminole County, 407-278-4881, evargasd@mail.ucf.edu
About the UCF Business Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including 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.
Sharon K. Keeran, vice president of marketing and operations at Greensleeves LLC, said the contract includes thermal conductivity testing, engineering, and installation of the borefield. The borefield consists of eight 275-foot bore holes.
“Greensleeves’ state-of-the-art systems harvest, store and distribute energy. In addition, they substantially reduce fossil fuel energy needs. Geothermal is one of the components that we often utilize in our solutions,” Keeran explained.
Flexible design requirements and a small footprint make Greensleeves’ systems a good choice for schools, office buildings, government buildings and almost any commercial facility, Keeran added. The savings---in lower operating and maintenance costs, durability, and energy conservation---can exceed the total cost of building construction over the life of a facility.
Greensleeves LLC 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: Sharon K. Keeran, Vice President Marketing & Operations, Greensleeves LLC 407-278-7507 x1001 skeeran@greensleevesllc.com; Esther Vargas-Davis, Site Manager, UCF Incubator-Seminole County, 407-278-4881, evargasd@mail.ucf.edu
About the UCF Business Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including 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.
Climbing Gas Prices Push Demand For Fuel-Efficient Scooters
WINTER PARK - Every time a news outlet breaks the news that gasoline prices have risen again, six to eight new customers visit Ride Green Scooters in Winter Park.
“It’s like clockwork anymore,” said Brian Schwartz, who opened Ride Green Scooters on Fairbanks Ave. two years ago. “The fear of increased transportation costs drive customers to our dealership, in hopes of saving money in a down economy.”
Schwartz specializes in sales of fuel-efficient transportation that comes with more frills than you would expect and one or two thrills in the bargain.
“We sell scooters that get up to 100 miles per gallon and we sell scooters that will cruise all day at 75 miles per hour or better,” Schwartz said.
Smaller scooters have an added advantage, Schwartz said. With less than a 50 cc engine displacement, they don’t require a motorcycle endorsement to operate on city streets and county roads.
“In addition to the gas powered scooters, Ride Green offers a new DUI Scooter – which is fully electric and does not require any driver’s license.
“Workers who have lost their license and can’t match their work schedule with the bus schedule have a way to commute to their jobs conveniently and economically,” Schwartz explained.
Schwartz said news about gasoline prices create the most demand for his scooters.
“Prices are projected to hit $4 a gallon this summer and maybe as high as $5,” Schwartz said.
“Gasoline in the U.S. is approaching the cost of petrol in Europe and Asia, where most people ride scooters as their principal means of transportation,” he said.
Schwartz said energy-efficient scooters are better for the environment than full-sized automobiles and he can go that one better.
“Electric scooters offer excellent driving range, easy recharge and fuel efficiency that’s equivalent to more than 110 miles per gallon,” he added.
Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sunday by appointment at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park. Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com.
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For more information, contact: Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
“It’s like clockwork anymore,” said Brian Schwartz, who opened Ride Green Scooters on Fairbanks Ave. two years ago. “The fear of increased transportation costs drive customers to our dealership, in hopes of saving money in a down economy.”
Schwartz specializes in sales of fuel-efficient transportation that comes with more frills than you would expect and one or two thrills in the bargain.
“We sell scooters that get up to 100 miles per gallon and we sell scooters that will cruise all day at 75 miles per hour or better,” Schwartz said.
Smaller scooters have an added advantage, Schwartz said. With less than a 50 cc engine displacement, they don’t require a motorcycle endorsement to operate on city streets and county roads.
“In addition to the gas powered scooters, Ride Green offers a new DUI Scooter – which is fully electric and does not require any driver’s license.
“Workers who have lost their license and can’t match their work schedule with the bus schedule have a way to commute to their jobs conveniently and economically,” Schwartz explained.
Schwartz said news about gasoline prices create the most demand for his scooters.
“Prices are projected to hit $4 a gallon this summer and maybe as high as $5,” Schwartz said.
“Gasoline in the U.S. is approaching the cost of petrol in Europe and Asia, where most people ride scooters as their principal means of transportation,” he said.
Schwartz said energy-efficient scooters are better for the environment than full-sized automobiles and he can go that one better.
“Electric scooters offer excellent driving range, easy recharge and fuel efficiency that’s equivalent to more than 110 miles per gallon,” he added.
Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sunday by appointment at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park. Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com.
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For more information, contact: Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Friday, July 30, 2010
Orlando Weekly Readers vote Ride Green Scooters the best Chinese scooter dealer in Central Florida
ORLANDO - Readers of Orlando Weekly recently voted Ride Green Scooters on W. Fairbanks Avenue in Winter Park the Central Florida region’s favorite provider of low-cost, energy-efficient Chinese motor scooters.
Brian Schwartz, general manager at Ride Green Scooters, said he’s delighted with the recognition.
Ride Green Scooters specializes in sales of gas and electric Chinese scooters priced from under $1,000 to more than $2,500, and services all makes and models.
“Most of the world relies on this sort of commuter transportation because of its extreme efficiency and low cost,” Schwartz said. “As we Americans grow more energy conscious, scooters are increasing rapidly in popularity. Now you see them everywhere you go,” he said.
Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave. Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com
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For more information, contact: Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Brian Schwartz, general manager at Ride Green Scooters, said he’s delighted with the recognition.
Ride Green Scooters specializes in sales of gas and electric Chinese scooters priced from under $1,000 to more than $2,500, and services all makes and models.
“Most of the world relies on this sort of commuter transportation because of its extreme efficiency and low cost,” Schwartz said. “As we Americans grow more energy conscious, scooters are increasing rapidly in popularity. Now you see them everywhere you go,” he said.
Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave. Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com
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For more information, contact: Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Friday, July 23, 2010
Ride Green Scooters in Winter Park Offers Special Incentive now through Aug. 10
WINTER PARK - Ride Green Scooters on W. Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park is offering a special incentive through Aug. 10 to prospective buyers of their energy-efficient alternative commuter vehicles.
Brian Schwartz, general manager of Ride Green Scooters, Inc., said scooter buyers now through Aug. 10 will receive a free oil change, trunk and safety helmet for just $50.
“That’s a steal”, Schwartz said. Ride Green Scooters sells and maintains a wide range of gas and battery-powered scooters priced from under $1,000 to more than $2,000.
“From surprisingly low prices to incredible savings on gas and maintenance, our scooters are the right solution at the right time in today’s economy,” Schwartz said.
“Our special offer will make scooter-riders safer, better equipped and even more thrifty,” Schwartz said.
Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave.
Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com
For more information, contact: Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Brian Schwartz, general manager of Ride Green Scooters, Inc., said scooter buyers now through Aug. 10 will receive a free oil change, trunk and safety helmet for just $50.
“That’s a steal”, Schwartz said. Ride Green Scooters sells and maintains a wide range of gas and battery-powered scooters priced from under $1,000 to more than $2,000.
“From surprisingly low prices to incredible savings on gas and maintenance, our scooters are the right solution at the right time in today’s economy,” Schwartz said.
“Our special offer will make scooter-riders safer, better equipped and even more thrifty,” Schwartz said.
Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave.
Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com
For more information, contact: Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Friday, June 18, 2010
Beazer Homes Unveils New Energy Efficient eSmart Designer Homes at Victoria Trails in DeLand Priced From the $130s
DELAND - Beazer Homes is unveiling its new three, four and five-bedroom energy efficient designer homes at Victoria Trails in DeLand priced from the $130s and packed with energy saving design features.
Theresa Tilton, vice president of sales at Beazer Homes in the Orlando region, said the new one and two-story homes at Victoria Trails range in size from 1,400 square feet of living space to 3,593 square feet.
Beazer Homes is incorporating its eSmart energy-saving engineering and appliances in all new homes at Victoria Trails, Tilton said, including 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.
Victoria Trails, nestled among parks, lakes and conservation areas is easily accessible to Interstate 4 and historic downtown DeLand. Amenities include a resort style pool, fitness center, tennis courts and playground.
Visit www.Beazer.com.
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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
About Beazer Homes: Beazer Homes is one of the country’s 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 16 states. Headquartered in Atlanta, Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BZH.”
Theresa Tilton, vice president of sales at Beazer Homes in the Orlando region, said the new one and two-story homes at Victoria Trails range in size from 1,400 square feet of living space to 3,593 square feet.
Beazer Homes is incorporating its eSmart energy-saving engineering and appliances in all new homes at Victoria Trails, Tilton said, including 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.
Victoria Trails, nestled among parks, lakes and conservation areas is easily accessible to Interstate 4 and historic downtown DeLand. Amenities include a resort style pool, fitness center, tennis courts and playground.
Visit www.Beazer.com.
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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
About Beazer Homes: Beazer Homes is one of the country’s 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 16 states. Headquartered in Atlanta, Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BZH.”
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Ride Green Scooters Selected as Central Florida Representative for new Thompson Electric Scooter
WINTER PARK – Ride Green Scooters in Winter Park has been selected as the Central Florida representative for the new Thompson TS 350 Electric Scooter.
Brian Schwartz, general manager of Ride Green Scooters, said the Thompson TS-350 requires no tag or driver’s license and is street legal.
“The 350 uses 48 volt batteries and can transport you all day on a single charge,” Schwartz said.
“This is the most fuel efficient transportation on the street today,” he said.
Powered by a 350-watt brushless motor and priced at $1,199, the Thompson TS-350 comes with a headlight, tail lights and turn signals and free luggage rack.
“The new Thompson Electric Scooter has been the talk of the industry for several months now,” Schwartz said. “It’s the Cadillac of high-efficiency commuting,” he added.
Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave. Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com
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For more information, contact:
Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214;
Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Brian Schwartz, general manager of Ride Green Scooters, said the Thompson TS-350 requires no tag or driver’s license and is street legal.
“The 350 uses 48 volt batteries and can transport you all day on a single charge,” Schwartz said.
“This is the most fuel efficient transportation on the street today,” he said.
Powered by a 350-watt brushless motor and priced at $1,199, the Thompson TS-350 comes with a headlight, tail lights and turn signals and free luggage rack.
“The new Thompson Electric Scooter has been the talk of the industry for several months now,” Schwartz said. “It’s the Cadillac of high-efficiency commuting,” he added.
Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave. Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com
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For more information, contact:
Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214;
Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Friday, April 9, 2010
Ride Green Scooters Offers Spring Tune-Up Special on Fuel-Efficient Gas Scooters
WINTER PARK - Ride Green Scooters on Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park is offering a Spring Tune-up special for $125.
Brian Schwartz, vice president at Ride Green Scooters, said the tune-up includes an oil change, transmission fluid change, carburetor cleaning, valve adjustment, spark plug replacement, fuel filter replacement and check all lights and tires.
Ride Green Scooters specializes in sales and maintenance of energy-efficient gas and electric scooters priced from under $1,000 to more than $2,000 that offer fuel efficiencies that range from no-gas electric scooters to more than 100 miles per gallon.
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For more information, contact: Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648; Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Brian Schwartz, vice president at Ride Green Scooters, said the tune-up includes an oil change, transmission fluid change, carburetor cleaning, valve adjustment, spark plug replacement, fuel filter replacement and check all lights and tires.
Ride Green Scooters specializes in sales and maintenance of energy-efficient gas and electric scooters priced from under $1,000 to more than $2,000 that offer fuel efficiencies that range from no-gas electric scooters to more than 100 miles per gallon.
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For more information, contact: Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648; Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Ride Green Scooters a Big Hit at UCF Housing Fair
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ride Green Scooters of Winter Park---the new venture by Orlando entrepreneur Ron Schwartz that markets fuel-efficient scooters priced from under $1,000 rated at 75-110 miles per gallon---was a big hit at the University of Central Florida Housing Fair on the east Orlando campus recently.
“About 3,000 students attended the Housing Fair and at least 1,000 of them visited our exhibit,” Schwartz said.
Located on Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park, Ride Green Scooters has recently received two new 2010 models adding to its Jonway and Shenke motor scooter inventory. Both are made in China.
“We are one of the first dealers to import these two new models in the Orlando region and they are selling well,” said Brian Schwartz, managing partner. Both scooters offer versions that range from 50-cc to 250-cc and feature upgraded suspensions and disc brakes.
“For more than half the world’s population, these energy-efficient vehicles are the principal means of transportation,” said Schwartz. “Most UCF students see them as an ideal solution to the on-campus parking shortage,” he added.
Ride Green Scooters offers a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week road service program for all participating scooter owners and expert scooter maintenance and repair on all models is available at the Ride Green Scooters Showroom and Garage at 671 W. Fairbanks.
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For more information, contact:
Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648 (direct)
Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
“About 3,000 students attended the Housing Fair and at least 1,000 of them visited our exhibit,” Schwartz said.
Located on Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park, Ride Green Scooters has recently received two new 2010 models adding to its Jonway and Shenke motor scooter inventory. Both are made in China.
“We are one of the first dealers to import these two new models in the Orlando region and they are selling well,” said Brian Schwartz, managing partner. Both scooters offer versions that range from 50-cc to 250-cc and feature upgraded suspensions and disc brakes.
“For more than half the world’s population, these energy-efficient vehicles are the principal means of transportation,” said Schwartz. “Most UCF students see them as an ideal solution to the on-campus parking shortage,” he added.
Ride Green Scooters offers a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week road service program for all participating scooter owners and expert scooter maintenance and repair on all models is available at the Ride Green Scooters Showroom and Garage at 671 W. Fairbanks.
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For more information, contact:
Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648 (direct)
Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Ride Green Scooters Extends Service Hours to Keep Up With Demand
WINTER PARK, Fla. - Ride Green Scooters, the new Winter Park dealership that specializes on high gas mileage, low cost scooters for cost-conscious commuters, has extended its service hours to seven days a week.
“We have seen a huge surge in maintenance and repair business since we opened,” said Brian Schwartz, a principal of the company. “Scooters are very popular in the Central Florida region, and there aren’t many service and repair resources for the Asian motor scooters,” he said.
“Ride Green Scooters also offers a 24-hour seven-day a week road service through Nation Safe Driver’s Auto Club 800-338-2680 in case of breakdowns,” Schwartz added.
Schwartz said he recently appointed Max Ogden chief mechanic at Ride Green Scooters. Ogden has more than 10 years of experience as a scooter mechanic.
For more information, please contact:
Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648 (direct)
Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Ashton Woods Homes to Start Construction of 12 New Town Homes at Wickham Park in Windermere
ORLANDO, Fla. - Ashton Woods Homes will start construction of 12 new town homes at Wickham Park, located on Overstreet Rd. north of C.R. 535 in Windermere.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said construction will get underway within the next 30 days on three new buildings with three and four units, which have been released for sale.
The new three-bedroom, two-bath town homes at Wickham Park are priced from $164,900.
Wickham Park is an award-winning community that features Ashton Woods Homes’ PowerHouse Green and Environments for Living technology to enhance performance and dramatically lower energy costs by an average of 15 to 25 percent.
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 Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
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
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said construction will get underway within the next 30 days on three new buildings with three and four units, which have been released for sale.
The new three-bedroom, two-bath town homes at Wickham Park are priced from $164,900.
Wickham Park is an award-winning community that features Ashton Woods Homes’ PowerHouse Green and Environments for Living technology to enhance performance and dramatically lower energy costs by an average of 15 to 25 percent.
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 Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
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
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Friday, September 4, 2009
Ashton Woods Homes Introduces Two New Smaller, Smarter Prototype Homes at Palm Cove in Wesley Chapel
TAMPA, Fla. - Ashton Woods Homes is introducing two new prototype homes at Palm Cove, located off Boyette Rd. and S.R. 54 in Wesley Chapel in Pasco County.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa region, said the three-bedroom two-bath single-family homes could represent the future of Florida’s home building industry.
“We’re building smaller, smarter homes,” Roche said. “Our PowerHouse Green and Environments for Living technology enhances the performance of the home and dramatically lowers energy costs by an average of 15 to 25 percent,” he said.
Ranging from 1,339 square feet of living space to 1,530 square feet, the new prototype homes are easier to maintain and less expensive to own, Roche said.
For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Tampa 407-647-3700
John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Tampa/Orlando 407-647-3700
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About Ashton Woods Homes:
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 Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa region, said the three-bedroom two-bath single-family homes could represent the future of Florida’s home building industry.
“We’re building smaller, smarter homes,” Roche said. “Our PowerHouse Green and Environments for Living technology enhances the performance of the home and dramatically lowers energy costs by an average of 15 to 25 percent,” he said.
Ranging from 1,339 square feet of living space to 1,530 square feet, the new prototype homes are easier to maintain and less expensive to own, Roche said.
For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Tampa 407-647-3700
John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Tampa/Orlando 407-647-3700
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About Ashton Woods Homes:
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 Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
ABD Development Company Introduces Executive Pricing at Heritage Green at Providence Golf & Country Club
ABD Development Company Introduces Executive Pricing at Heritage Green at Providence Golf & Country Club
ORLANDO, Fla. - ABD Development Company, which is developing the master-planned 2,200 acre Providence Golf & Country Club Community off U.S. 17-92 in the Loughman-Davenport area of Polk County, is introducing executive pricing at Heritage Green at Providence.
David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, which ranks as one of the region’s largest and most active custom home builders, said the new series of home designs will range from 2,480 square feet of living space to 3,510 square feet, with pricing in the mid-$350s.
“The trend today is toward smaller, more efficient luxury homes,” Kohn said. “The goal is greater sustainability, with energy-saving features and more affordable pricing,” Kohn said.
Kohn said the “smaller, smarter” trend apparent in the affordable housing market is growing more evident in the luxury homes market.
“The U.S. economy has changed, and the effects of this change should last for a decade or more,” Kohn said. “Across all markets, the emphasis is on smaller, smarter homes that are more efficient to own and maintain and more sustainable,” Kohn said. “We see this as a positive sea change in consumer preferences, and we want to build new luxury homes that will lead this trend,” Kohn added.
For more information, contact:
David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
Sofi Coffey, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
ORLANDO, Fla. - ABD Development Company, which is developing the master-planned 2,200 acre Providence Golf & Country Club Community off U.S. 17-92 in the Loughman-Davenport area of Polk County, is introducing executive pricing at Heritage Green at Providence.
David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, which ranks as one of the region’s largest and most active custom home builders, said the new series of home designs will range from 2,480 square feet of living space to 3,510 square feet, with pricing in the mid-$350s.
“The trend today is toward smaller, more efficient luxury homes,” Kohn said. “The goal is greater sustainability, with energy-saving features and more affordable pricing,” Kohn said.
Kohn said the “smaller, smarter” trend apparent in the affordable housing market is growing more evident in the luxury homes market.
“The U.S. economy has changed, and the effects of this change should last for a decade or more,” Kohn said. “Across all markets, the emphasis is on smaller, smarter homes that are more efficient to own and maintain and more sustainable,” Kohn said. “We see this as a positive sea change in consumer preferences, and we want to build new luxury homes that will lead this trend,” Kohn added.
For more information, contact:
David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
Sofi Coffey, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Only Five Single-Family Home Sites Remain At Sagamore Trace in North Brandon
Only Five Single-Family Home Sites Remain At Sagamore Trace in North Brandon
TAMPA, Fla. - Only five single-family home sites remain for sale at Sagamore Trace, located off S. Kingsway Rd. between I-4 and I-75 in North Brandon.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said new single-family homes at Sagamore Trace range in size from 1,712 square feet of living space to 3,435 square feet, and are priced from $189,900.
New homes at Sagamore Trace feature Ashton Woods Homes’ PowerHouse Green energy-saving design, which meets Environments for Living™ performance standards as well as the EPA's Energy Star™ program standards for new home construction.
For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Tampa/Orlando, 407-647-3700;
John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Tampa/Orlando, 407-647-3700;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About Ashton Woods Homes:
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 Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
TAMPA, Fla. - Only five single-family home sites remain for sale at Sagamore Trace, located off S. Kingsway Rd. between I-4 and I-75 in North Brandon.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said new single-family homes at Sagamore Trace range in size from 1,712 square feet of living space to 3,435 square feet, and are priced from $189,900.
New homes at Sagamore Trace feature Ashton Woods Homes’ PowerHouse Green energy-saving design, which meets Environments for Living™ performance standards as well as the EPA's Energy Star™ program standards for new home construction.
For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Tampa/Orlando, 407-647-3700;
John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Tampa/Orlando, 407-647-3700;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About Ashton Woods Homes:
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 Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
Ashton Woods Homes Acquires Site near Citrus Park Mall, Starts Construction of 34 New Homes Priced from Under $200,000
Ashton Woods Homes Acquires Site near Citrus Park Mall, Starts Construction of 34 New Homes Priced from Under $200,000
TAMPA, Fla. - Ashton Woods Homes acquired 34 home sites at Citrus Park Place, located off Gunn Hwy. north of the Citrus Park Mall in Tampa, and will soon start construction of a single-family model home that will open in November.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the homebuilder will start presales of single-family homes at Citrus Park Place by Sept. 1.
Roche said the model home under construction---a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home with 2,506 square feet of living space and a two-car garage---will showcase Ashton Woods Homes’ PowerHouse Green energy-saving features, which meet Environments for Living™ performance standards, as well as the EPA's Energy Star™ program standards for new home construction.
New homes at Citrus Park Place are priced from the high $100s, Roche said.
For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Tampa/Orlando, 407-647-3700;
John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Tampa/Orlando, 407-647-3700;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About Ashton Woods Homes:
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 Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
TAMPA, Fla. - Ashton Woods Homes acquired 34 home sites at Citrus Park Place, located off Gunn Hwy. north of the Citrus Park Mall in Tampa, and will soon start construction of a single-family model home that will open in November.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the homebuilder will start presales of single-family homes at Citrus Park Place by Sept. 1.
Roche said the model home under construction---a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home with 2,506 square feet of living space and a two-car garage---will showcase Ashton Woods Homes’ PowerHouse Green energy-saving features, which meet Environments for Living™ performance standards, as well as the EPA's Energy Star™ program standards for new home construction.
New homes at Citrus Park Place are priced from the high $100s, Roche said.
For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Tampa/Orlando, 407-647-3700;
John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Tampa/Orlando, 407-647-3700;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About Ashton Woods Homes:
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 Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects launches new website to promote energy conservation and smart commercial design
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects launches new website to promote energy conservation and smart commercial design
ORLANDO, Fla. — Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, the Baldwin Park-based architectural firm, has launched a new user-friendly website that offers dozens of pages of information about company projects, services and people.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, said he hopes to utilize the website to promote big changes in the way commercial facilities are designed.
“We are seeing a profound evolution in energy-efficient design that incorporates everything from low-energy lighting to more functional space,” said Peterson.
“Architecture is entering a new era where function, efficiency and durability are on par with exciting design, and that translates to substantially more value for the developer, the user and the customer,” Peterson said.
The company’s new website can be visited at www.c-p.com.
For more information, contact:
Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
ORLANDO, Fla. — Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, the Baldwin Park-based architectural firm, has launched a new user-friendly website that offers dozens of pages of information about company projects, services and people.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, said he hopes to utilize the website to promote big changes in the way commercial facilities are designed.
“We are seeing a profound evolution in energy-efficient design that incorporates everything from low-energy lighting to more functional space,” said Peterson.
“Architecture is entering a new era where function, efficiency and durability are on par with exciting design, and that translates to substantially more value for the developer, the user and the customer,” Peterson said.
The company’s new website can be visited at www.c-p.com.
For more information, contact:
Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Friday, July 10, 2009
Ashton Woods Homes Reinvents Green -- Saves New Home Buyers Money
Ashton Woods Homes Reinvents Green -- Saves New Home Buyers Money
ORLANDO, Fla. – Ashton Woods Homes recently released its Power House Green with Environments for Living™ program where new home buyers can realize at least 25 percent savings on their energy bills.
Building green may seem like a new trend to some, but not to Ashton Woods Homes – a national builder which has built more than 10,000 homes meeting Environments for Living™ standards. Environments for Living homes are more energy efficient, comfortable and durable than conventional code-built homes and provide the homeowner energy usage and comfort guarantees.
“Ashton Woods is committed to providing our customers energy-efficiency, luxury, quality and the value you’d expect from one of the nation’s premier new homebuilders – all while keeping the environment in mind,” said John Reny, division president for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region.
“Our customers can save 25-45 percent on energy costs in an Ashton Woods home. In fact, Ashton Woods’ Environments for Living™ homes meet or exceed the Energy Star guidelines from the federal government,” added Reny.
An Ashton Woods Environments for Living™ home provides benefits both to homeowners and the environment. Besides keeping families comfortable, Ashton Woods’ Environments for Living™ homes have reduced emissions of 5,813 pounds of CO2 per home. This is equivalent to taking almost 5,000 cars off the road per year, or 103 railcars worth or coal. To put this into perspective, it would take almost 700,000 tree seedlings grown for 10 years or more than 6,200 acres of pine or fir forests, to process that amount of carbon.
“We’re proud to be the leader in building Environments for Living™ home,” said Reny.
Every Ashton Woods single-family home and townhome meets Environments for Living performance standards as well as the EPA’s Energy Star™ program standards for home construction. These standards are monitored and inspected throughout the entire building process, resulting in the enhanced performance of your home. As a result, an Environments for Living™ home may qualify for tax credits under various government programs. In addition, Ashton Woods Homes uses Lenox comfort system products that have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. This results in a cleaner, more efficient HVAC system that requires less energy and maintains a comfortable balance in your home.
The Environments for Living™ program utilizes techniques of building science to help reduce energy loss, including a continuous air barrier, efficient heating and cooling systems and tight ductwork. In addition, the program establishes requirements for tight construction, improved thermal systems, right-sized HVAC systems, fresh air ventilation, balanced air pressure, internal moisture management and combustion safety.
For additional information on Ashton Woods Homes go to www.ashtonwoodshomes.com/home.
For details on the limited comfort guarantee go to www.environmentsforliving.com/index.jsp?actiono=hb_guarantee.
About Ashton Woods Homes:
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group – a fully-integrated collection of companies that spans the entire real estate spectrum in North America – from land acquisition and development to the design and construction of master-planned communities. For more information, visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com/powerhouse. (770)998-9663.
Contacts:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa, 407-647-3700; mroche@ashtonwoodshomes.com;
John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa 407-647-3700; jreny@ashtonwoodshomes.com;
Tad Serbin, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Ashton Woods Homes 770-998-9663, Tserbin@ashtonwoodshomes.com;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142; lvershelco@aol.com
ORLANDO, Fla. – Ashton Woods Homes recently released its Power House Green with Environments for Living™ program where new home buyers can realize at least 25 percent savings on their energy bills.
Building green may seem like a new trend to some, but not to Ashton Woods Homes – a national builder which has built more than 10,000 homes meeting Environments for Living™ standards. Environments for Living homes are more energy efficient, comfortable and durable than conventional code-built homes and provide the homeowner energy usage and comfort guarantees.
“Ashton Woods is committed to providing our customers energy-efficiency, luxury, quality and the value you’d expect from one of the nation’s premier new homebuilders – all while keeping the environment in mind,” said John Reny, division president for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region.
“Our customers can save 25-45 percent on energy costs in an Ashton Woods home. In fact, Ashton Woods’ Environments for Living™ homes meet or exceed the Energy Star guidelines from the federal government,” added Reny.
An Ashton Woods Environments for Living™ home provides benefits both to homeowners and the environment. Besides keeping families comfortable, Ashton Woods’ Environments for Living™ homes have reduced emissions of 5,813 pounds of CO2 per home. This is equivalent to taking almost 5,000 cars off the road per year, or 103 railcars worth or coal. To put this into perspective, it would take almost 700,000 tree seedlings grown for 10 years or more than 6,200 acres of pine or fir forests, to process that amount of carbon.
“We’re proud to be the leader in building Environments for Living™ home,” said Reny.
Every Ashton Woods single-family home and townhome meets Environments for Living performance standards as well as the EPA’s Energy Star™ program standards for home construction. These standards are monitored and inspected throughout the entire building process, resulting in the enhanced performance of your home. As a result, an Environments for Living™ home may qualify for tax credits under various government programs. In addition, Ashton Woods Homes uses Lenox comfort system products that have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. This results in a cleaner, more efficient HVAC system that requires less energy and maintains a comfortable balance in your home.
The Environments for Living™ program utilizes techniques of building science to help reduce energy loss, including a continuous air barrier, efficient heating and cooling systems and tight ductwork. In addition, the program establishes requirements for tight construction, improved thermal systems, right-sized HVAC systems, fresh air ventilation, balanced air pressure, internal moisture management and combustion safety.
For additional information on Ashton Woods Homes go to www.ashtonwoodshomes.com/home.
For details on the limited comfort guarantee go to www.environmentsforliving.com/index.jsp?actiono=hb_guarantee.
About Ashton Woods Homes:
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group – a fully-integrated collection of companies that spans the entire real estate spectrum in North America – from land acquisition and development to the design and construction of master-planned communities. For more information, visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com/powerhouse. (770)998-9663.
Contacts:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa, 407-647-3700; mroche@ashtonwoodshomes.com;
John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa 407-647-3700; jreny@ashtonwoodshomes.com;
Tad Serbin, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Ashton Woods Homes 770-998-9663, Tserbin@ashtonwoodshomes.com;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142; lvershelco@aol.com
Ashton Woods Homes Hosts "Green Day" July 18 In All 11 Orlando and Tampa Area Communities
Ashton Woods Homes Hosts "Green Day" July 18 In All 11 Orlando and Tampa Area Communities
ORLANDO, Fla. - Ashton Woods Homes will host Green Day on Saturday, July 18, at all 11 Ashton Woods Homes communities in the Orlando and Tampa areas.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Central Florida region, said the public is invited and refreshments will be provided. Roche said experts will be on hand in all 11 communities to discuss ways to reduce energy bills with energy-efficient design, appliances and materials.
Ashton Woods Homes builds new single-family homes, luxurious condominiums and town homes priced from the $120s in the Windermere area at the Enclave at Berkshire Park; Lakeside Condominiums; The Cove at Lakes of Windermere; Thornhill and Wickham Park Townhomes; and in the Orlando area at Banyan Pointe on Longwood-Lake Mary Rd. in Lake Mary; Savannah Park at Heathrow.
In the Tampa Bay region, priced from the $140s, at Camden Woods, located off S. 78th St. south of Causeway Blvd. in Tampa; Fern Grove at S. Dover Rd. and Durant Rd. in the Brandon area; Palm Cove in Wesley Chapel; Sagamore Trace in Seffner and The Landings in South Tampa.
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
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About Ashton Woods Homes:
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 Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Ashton Woods Homes will host Green Day on Saturday, July 18, at all 11 Ashton Woods Homes communities in the Orlando and Tampa areas.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Central Florida region, said the public is invited and refreshments will be provided. Roche said experts will be on hand in all 11 communities to discuss ways to reduce energy bills with energy-efficient design, appliances and materials.
Ashton Woods Homes builds new single-family homes, luxurious condominiums and town homes priced from the $120s in the Windermere area at the Enclave at Berkshire Park; Lakeside Condominiums; The Cove at Lakes of Windermere; Thornhill and Wickham Park Townhomes; and in the Orlando area at Banyan Pointe on Longwood-Lake Mary Rd. in Lake Mary; Savannah Park at Heathrow.
In the Tampa Bay region, priced from the $140s, at Camden Woods, located off S. 78th St. south of Causeway Blvd. in Tampa; Fern Grove at S. Dover Rd. and Durant Rd. in the Brandon area; Palm Cove in Wesley Chapel; Sagamore Trace in Seffner and The Landings in South Tampa.
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
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About Ashton Woods Homes:
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 Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
Ashton Woods Homes Recognized With 2009 Energy Star-Leadership in Housing Award
Ashton Woods Homes Recognized With 2009 Energy Star-Leadership in Housing Award - Ashton Woods Homes Earns Award for Building new Homes that Protect the Environment Through Energy Efficiency
ORLANDO, Fla. – Ashton Woods Homes was recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2009 ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award. The award recognizes the important contribution Ashton Woods Homes has made to energy-efficient construction and environmental protection by building more than 1,202 ENERGY STAR qualified homes last year. Collectively, these homes will save its customers approximately $537,294 on utility bills each year.
The environmental benefits of ENERGY STAR qualified homes are equal to the equivalent of:
•Eliminating the emissions from 589 vehicles;
•Saving 3,562,728 trees;
•Planting 1,201 acres of trees; or
•Saving the environment 6,987,226 pounds of CO2 per year.
•Eliminating the emissions from 589 vehicles;
•Saving 3,562,728 trees;
•Planting 1,201 acres of trees; or
•Saving the environment 6,987,226 pounds of CO2 per year.
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the EPA. These homes are at least 15 percent more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRG), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30 percent more efficient than standard homes.
“We’ve been building ENERGY STAR compliant homes for eight years now and energy savings continues to be a very successful benefit of owning an Ashton Woods home,” said John Reny, division president of Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region.
ENERGY STAR qualified homes offer homebuyers all the features they want in a new home, plus energy-saving features like effective insulation systems, high performance windows, tight construction and ducts, properly-sized and installed efficient heating and cooling equipment, efficient products, and third-party verification of energy performance. “Most homebuyers focus on what’s outside the walls,” said Sam Rashkin, national director for EPA’s ENERGY STAR Homes Program, “but they also need to look behind the walls for the energy-efficient features found in ENERGY STAR qualified homes that help ensure comfort, quiet, improved indoor air quality and low utility bills for years to come.”
About Ashton Woods Homes:
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group – a fully-integrated collection of companies that spans the entire real estate spectrum in North America – from land acquisition and development to the design and construction of master-planned communities. For more information, visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com/powerhouse. (770)998-9663.
About ENERGY STAR:
ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 12,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.energystar.gov/ or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).
Contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa, 407-647-3700; mroche@ashtonwoodshomes.com;
John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa 407-647-3700; jreny@ashtonwoodshomes.com;
Tad Serbin, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Ashton Woods Homes 770-998-9663;Tserbin@ashtonwoodshomes.com;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142; lvershelco@aol.com
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