Data Transfer Solutions, LLC Awarded Contract to Develop Web-based GIS Applications to Support the National Center for Safe Routes to School Program

ORLANDO - Data Transfer Solutions, LLC (DTS), based in Orlando’s Avalon Park, was recently awarded a contract valued at $35,000 to develop a web-based GIS application to support the National Center for Safe Routes to School.

A.M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP, chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions, said the firm serves as a sub-consultant to Toole Design Group, one of the nation’s leading planning and design firms specializing in multi-model transportation.

DTS provides asset management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), transportation planning/engineering, web design, database/software applications, and video and multi media production services to local governments and regional and state agencies throughout the U.S.
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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, FL 32828; 407-382-5222; tfragala@edats.com

Avalon Park Launches Teen Club

ORLANDO - Neotraditional Avalon Park in east Orlando has launched its own Teen Club that will meet Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the Timber Creek High School Safe Office.

The group is currently working on the design of a permanent meeting space located in the Avalon Park Safety Building in Founders Square in downtown Avalon Park. The Avalon Park Property Owners Association has donated this space to be a safe place for the teens to meet and work on projects.

Stephanie Hodson, marketing coordinator at Avalon Park, said the Teen Club will focus on community service projects and social events. Teen Club membership is open to all teenagers in Avalon Park, Hodson said.

The Avalon Park Teen Club hosts a monthly teen dance night along with local dance studio, Avalon Dance. The group plans on hosting a large event for the community in the near future.
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For more information, contact
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565 Tracy Durham, Property Manager, Avalon Park 407-249-9395Beat Kahli, Founder /CEO Avalon Park Group 407-658-6565 Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

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

GeoFitness Director Dr. JoAnne Owens-Nauslar wins National Girls & Women in Sports & Fitness award in event sponsored by the AHA

GeoFitness Director Dr. JoAnne Owens-Nauslar wins National Girls & Women in Sports & Fitness award in event sponsored by the American Heart Association

ORLANDO, Fla. – Dr. JoAnne Owens-Nauslar, director of corporate and community development for GeoFitness, Inc., was recently presented with the Ann Campbell Pioneer Award by Star City Sports in Lincoln, Neb. The award was presented in conjunction with National Girls & Women in Sports & Fitness Recognition Day and acknowledges Dr. Owens-Nauslar’s 40-year commitment to equity for girls and women by influencing policy makers and stakeholders.

Dr. Owens-Nauslar is one the nation’s most vocal personalities on issues of physical activity. A reputable teacher, motivational speaker and coach, “Dr. Jo” is determined to help every American understand and enjoy the benefits of healthy active living.

GeoFitness, Inc. is a leading provider of products and programs for education and physical fitness, based in Orlando.

“GeoFitness and Dance, and Learnercise products are designed to increase personal success through learning and physical activity. I believe that every school and every child will quickly see the benefits of such programs,” said Dr. Owens-Nauslar.

“Dr. Jo is a tireless promoter of healthier active living, an inspiration to us and everyone she meets” said Dr. Debby Mitchell, president and founder of GeoFitness, Inc.

American Heart Association, sponsor of this event, writes in the February issue of the Star City Sports Magazine: “Congratulations Dr. Jo on receiving the Anne Campbell Award. Thank you for all you do in promoting wellness and partnering with the AHA to fulfill the mission of building healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.”

About GeoFitness, Inc:
GeoFitness, Inc is an innovative fitness and learning leader, providing fun, safe and easy methods and products to encourage learning, physical activity and fitness. GeoFitness and Dance, and Learnercise are movement-based products and curriculum that are developmentally appropriate, easy to use, and cost effective to increase fitness and academic achievement.

The company was founded in 2002 by Dr. Debby Mitchell, Associate Professor, Coordinator of Sports and Fitness for University of Central Florida. Based in Orlando, FL, GeoFitness is a client of the University of Central Florida Incubator Program.

To learn more about GeoFitness, Inc. or to order GeoFitness and Dance, and Learnercise products, please visit: http://www.geofitness.com/ or call 407-275-0510.

About the UCF Incubator Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Incubator Program has helped more than 100 emerging companies create over $300 million in annual revenue and more than 900 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With five facilities across the metro Orlando community, the Incubator Program provides a collaboration environment for economic development between UCF, local cities and counties and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council in Central Florida.

To learn more about the UCF Incubator Program please visit http://www.incubator.ucf.edu/ or contact Carol Ann Dykes, UCF Incubation Program Site Manager, 407-882-1120 or cdykes@mail.ucf.edu;

For more information about this press release, contact
Gabriela Coban, Ten-global, LLC at 407-492-0570 or gcoban@ten-global.com;

or Larry Vershel Communications at 386-837-8780 or 407-644-4142; lvershelco@aol.com.