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

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

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

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

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

NAI Realvest negotiates Two new Lease Agreements for Chinese Restaurants in St. Cloud, Jacksonville

NAI Realvest negotiates Two new Lease Agreements for Chinese Restaurants in St. Cloud, Jacksonville

ORLANDO, Fla. - NAI Realvest recently negotiated two new long-term lease agreements for Chinese restaurants in St. Cloud and Jacksonville.

Paul P. Partyka, principal and managing partner at NAI Realvest, negotiated both lease agreements.

King Buffet, Inc. plans to open a 10,500 square foot restaurant at 4551 13th St. in St. Cloud, Partyka said, as soon as extensive renovations are completed.

Chinese Buffet, Inc. plans to open a restaurant with 10,800 square feet of space on Regency Square Blvd. North in Jacksonville.

For more information, contact:
Paul P. Partyka, Managing Partner/Principal NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, ppartyka@realvest.com

Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989; pmahoney@realvest.com

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

About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.

Park Plaza Gardens Extends Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. with $2 off all Cocktails, Martinis, Wines, $1 off Beers

Park Plaza Gardens Extends Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. with $2 off all Cocktails, Martinis, Wines, $1 off Beers

Winter Park, Fla. - Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café, the contemporary fine dining restaurant, with sidewalk café and bar on Park Ave. in downtown Winter Park, has extended its evening Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. seven days a week with reduced pricing for all cocktails, martinis, beers, wines and call brands.

Manager Daniel McGaughey at Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café, said the Happy Hour crowd is growing and the restaurant is now offering $2 off all drinks and $1 off beers.

At the same time, McGaughey said Park Plaza features complimentary hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights.

“It’s a friendly gathering of young Winter Park residents who enjoy the streetside café experience and we’re welcoming new regulars every day,” McGaughey said.

For more information, contact

Ron Schwartz, Principal, Park Plaza Gardens 407-645-2475;
Ron Diaz, General Manager, Park Plaza Gardens 407-645-2475;
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Downtown Avalon Park to host Oktoberfest Oct. 17 with Live Entertainment, Dance, Beer Garden, Children’s Activities

Downtown Avalon Park to host Oktoberfest Oct. 17 with Live Entertainment, Dance, Beer Garden, Children’s Activities

ORLANDO, Fla. - Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Downtown Avalon Park will feature live entertainment, dance performances, authentic German foods by the German American Club, a beer garden and a root beer garden for kids, said Stephanie Hodson, marketing coordinator at Avalon Park Group.

The annual tradition begins with a Beer Garden preview on Friday, Oct. 16, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday events will include Schuplattler Alpenrose Dancing, live music by Europa, a yodeling contest, chicken dance contest, stein holding contest and more, Hodson said.

The German American Club of Central Florida will be providing traditional German foods throughout the event.

Admission to the event is free, Hodson said.

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

Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant and Café introduces new Summer Martini Menu that includes signature dessert cocktails

Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant and Café introduces new Summer Martini Menu that includes signature dessert cocktails

WINTER PARK, Fla. — Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café in downtown Winter Park has introduced a new Summer Martini Menu that includes delectable dessert cocktails such as Chocolate Covered Strawberry (Bacardi Dragonberry strawberry rum, Godiva chocolate liqueur, Bailey’s and a splash of milk garnished with a chocolate covered strawberry) and Caramel Apple Martini (Absolut vodka, Sour Apple Pucker, Butterscotch Schnapps and a caramel covered apple slice.)

Manager Daniel McGaughey said the new Summer Martini Menu features old favorites with a new twist, including a Cajun Bloody Mary served with Zing Zang and a Cajun jumbo prawn, and Park Plaza Gardens’ Kickin’ Ice Tea.

“We have a very friendly happy hour crowd and they are turning our sidewalk café into a popular evening institution,” said Ron Schwartz, a principal at the restaurant.

“Our new Summer Martini Menu was designed to help them all make new friends,” Schwartz added.

Newcomers to the popular hangout are encouraged to start their evening off with Marilynn’s Flirtini, a mix of Grey Goose, Triple Sec, cranberry juice, fresh lemon and sugar, topped with a splash of champagne.

“It will make you want to talk to people,” McGaughey said.

Park Plaza Gardens located at 319 Park Ave. S. has new summer hours –

The streetside café, which opens at 11 a.m. daily, 10 a.m. Sunday, will close at 10 p.m. instead of 12 on Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday during the summer.

The dining room will be closed Sunday and Monday nights, but will still open for Sunday Brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and for lunch Monday–Saturday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner Tuesday through Saturday 6 to 10 p.m.

For more information, contact:
Ron Schwartz, Principal, Park Plaza Gardens 407-645-2475
Ron Diaz, General Manager, Park Plaza Gardens 407-645-2475
John Tan, Chef, Park Plaza Gardens 407-645-2475
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café Introduces New Summer Hours

Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café Introduces New Summer Hours

WINTER PARK, Fla. --- Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café at 319 Park Ave. S. in downtown Winter Park has announced new hours for the summer season.

Principal Ron Schwartz said through the summer months, the Park Plaza Gardens dining room will be closed Sunday and Monday nights, but will still open for Sunday Brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and for lunch Monday–Saturday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner Tuesday through Saturday 6 to 10 p.m.

The café at Park Plaza, which opens at 11 a.m. daily, 10 a.m. Sunday, will close at 10 p.m. instead of 12 on Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday during the summer.
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For more information, contact:
Ron Diaz, General Manager, Park Plaza Gardens 407-645-2475
Ron Schwartz, Principal, Park Plaza Gardens 407-645-2475

Café Hours
Monday
11 AM – 10 PM

Tuesday
11 AM – 10 PM

Wednesday
11 AM – 10 PM

Thursday
11 AM – 12 AM

Friday
11 AM – 1 AM

Saturday
11 AM – 1 AM

Sunday
10 AM – 9 PM

Dining Room Hours
Monday
11 AM – 2:30 PM

Tuesday
11 AM – 2:30 PM
6:00 PM – 10 PM

Wednesday
11 AM – 2:30 PM
6:00 PM – 10 PM

Thursday
11 AM – 2:30 PM
6:00 PM – 10 PM

Friday
11 AM – 2:30 PM
6:00 PM – 10 PM

Saturday
11 AM – 2:30 PM
6:00 PM – 10 PM

Sunday
11 AM – 3:00PM

Avalon Park Seeks Sponsors for July 4 Community Festival with Night-Time Fireworks Exhibition

Avalon Park Seeks Sponsors for July 4 Community Festival with Night-Time Fireworks Exhibition

ORLANDO, Fla. - Avalon Park in east Orlando is seeking sponsors for a community festival and fireworks exhibition that is expected to draw upwards of 20,000 people to Avalon Park on July 4.

Stephanie Hodson, marketing coordinator at Avalon Park Group, said the community festival, scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday July 3, will host a wide variety of events and entertainment, including a hot dog eating contest, an apple pie bake-off and live music.

For more information contact:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565Beat Kahli, Owner/Founder, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565

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

Park Plaza Gardens to Offer Economic Stimulus Menus in May With Three Course Meals at a Special Price

Park Plaza Gardens to Offer Economic Stimulus Menus in May With Three Course Meals at a Special Price

WINTER PARK, Fla. - Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant at 319 Park Avenue South in downtown Winter Park is offering special Economic Stimulus Menus in May.

Ron Schwartz, a principal at Park Plaza Gardens, said Chef John Tan has created a special three-course menu priced at $29.95 on any day during the month of May that includes soups, salads and choice of pork tenderloin, grilled chicken breast or fresh catch filets.

A separate Stimulus Menu featuring tenderloin of beef is offered every Sunday and Monday during May for $29.95, Schwartz said.

For more information, contacts:
Park Plaza Gardens, 407-645-2475, http://www.parkplazagardens.com/

Ron Schwartz, Principal, Park Plaza Gardens, 407-342-3648

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

Scalini’s Pizza ‘N Pasta Introduces “Two-Timer” Offer For Free Topping

Scalini’s Pizza ‘N Pasta Introduces “Two-Timer” Offer For Free Topping

ORLANDO, Fla. - Scalini’s Pizza ‘N Pasta, the gluten-free pizzeria which opened its first location in the Dr. Phillips area recently, is introducing a special “Two-Timer” offer in May.

Ron Schwartz, a principal of the restaurant, said patrons on Fridays and Saturdays will get a coupon good for a free extra topping on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
“Pizza is fun food and we want to make it even more fun,” said Schwartz.

Scalini’s Pizza ‘N Pasta at 5106 Dr. Phillips Blvd. offers traditional New York style and gluten-free pizza with a wide variety of special toppings that are healthier and more nutritious, said Schwartz who hopes to open additional locations throughout Central Florida.

For more information, please contact:
Scalini’s Pizza 'N Pasta, 407-291-9349, info@scalinispizza.com

Ron Schwartz, Owner, Scalini’s Pizza 'N Pasta, 407-342-3648

Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-461-3780 or 644-4142