PALM COAST, Fla. --- Only one ready-to-move-in luxury home remains for sale at Toscana, located off Old Kings Road in Palm Coast.
David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company which is developing Toscana, said the four-bedroom, three-bath luxury home offers 2,600 square feet of living space with a two-car garage.
Kohn said ABD Development Company plans to start construction of another ready-to-move-in luxury home at Toscana before the end of the summer.
Kohn said half of the new homes planned for Toscana have been sold.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Celebration Golf Management names Chris Brown Golf Instructor at Eagle Creek Golf Club
ORLANDO, Fla. – Celebration Golf Management LLC, which operates six golf courses in Central Florida, has appointed Chris Brown golf instructor at Eagle Creek Golf Club located on Narcoossee Road in Southeast Orlando.
Gene Garrote, president and principal of Celebration Golf Management, said Brown, who has more than 10 years of experience in the golf industry, is a graduate of Boston Architectural Center in Boston, and the San Diego Golf Academy.
Brown was an instructor for Mike Bender Golf Academy for more than three years, formerly director of instruction at Dubsdread Golf Course and most recently was the director of instruction at Kissimmee Oaks Golf Club.
“Chris Brown is a highly knowledgeable and personable young golf instructor who ranks as one of the best in Central Florida,” Garrote explained. “We are delighted he has joined the Celebration Golf team at Eagle Creek,” Garrote said.
Celebration Golf Management leases and operates Eagle Creek Golf Club.
Gene Garrote, president and principal of Celebration Golf Management, said Brown, who has more than 10 years of experience in the golf industry, is a graduate of Boston Architectural Center in Boston, and the San Diego Golf Academy.
Brown was an instructor for Mike Bender Golf Academy for more than three years, formerly director of instruction at Dubsdread Golf Course and most recently was the director of instruction at Kissimmee Oaks Golf Club.
“Chris Brown is a highly knowledgeable and personable young golf instructor who ranks as one of the best in Central Florida,” Garrote explained. “We are delighted he has joined the Celebration Golf team at Eagle Creek,” Garrote said.
Celebration Golf Management leases and operates Eagle Creek Golf Club.
Ashton Woods Homes will have two new models for viewing at Reserve at Berkshire Park in Windermere, Six new designs offered
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes will have two new furnished models for viewing starting July 8 at its community of Reserve at Berkshire Park, located off Overstreet Road and C.R. 535 in Windermere.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the models are among the six new designs Ashton Woods is introducing at Berkshire Park that range from 2,066 to 3,518 square feet of living area, and are priced from $234,900.
The Carlisle model has four bedrooms with a loft, three-and-a-half baths in 2,961 square feet of living area and features a second floor master bedroom and a three-car garage. The plan is priced from $299,900.
The Sheffield model has 2,995 square feet and offers four bedrooms, a loft, game room, three-and-a-half baths and three car garage, with a master suite on the first floor, priced from $309,900, Roche said.
Ashton Woods Homes is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies, with operations in Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Raleigh, Dallas, Houston, Austin and Phoenix. Visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the models are among the six new designs Ashton Woods is introducing at Berkshire Park that range from 2,066 to 3,518 square feet of living area, and are priced from $234,900.
The Carlisle model has four bedrooms with a loft, three-and-a-half baths in 2,961 square feet of living area and features a second floor master bedroom and a three-car garage. The plan is priced from $299,900.
The Sheffield model has 2,995 square feet and offers four bedrooms, a loft, game room, three-and-a-half baths and three car garage, with a master suite on the first floor, priced from $309,900, Roche said.
Ashton Woods Homes is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies, with operations in Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Raleigh, Dallas, Houston, Austin and Phoenix. Visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.
Christopher Cain has a new retirement strategy — Buy a second home or vacation property now
ORLANDO, Fla. — Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Second Home and Vacation Property Specialist Christopher S. Cain turned his 16-year experience of owning a seaside villa at Kiawah Island, S.C. into two popular self-help books — Maximize Your Resort Property Investment (1984) and Road Map to Your Vacation Property Dream (1998). Now Cain presents a new retirement strategy — investing in resort and vacation homes.
“Don’t just think IRAs, investments and savings,” Cain said. “Add some real estate to your retirement plan. Buy a vacation property at today’s low prices for a lifestyle strategy that will add fun, excitement, status and enjoyment as you wind down your career,” he said.
Cain said resort properties are great for family vacations, and if you rent your property when you’re not vacationing, it will help pay the mortgage.
“When you retire in five, 10 or 15 years, your retirement home is waiting for you,” Cain advised. “Simply stop renting it out and move in full time,” he said.
Cain isn’t alone with his strategy. According to a March 2011 National Association of Realtors survey, Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey 2011, 34 percent of vacation homeowners acquired their resort property to use as a principal residence in the future.
“Eighty percent of owners said now is a good time to invest in real estate,” said Cain. “Prices and interest rates are at record lows and that won’t continue forever,” he said.
Visit http://youtu.be/v8g7TPBPz0M to hear more from Cain on his strategy
“Don’t just think IRAs, investments and savings,” Cain said. “Add some real estate to your retirement plan. Buy a vacation property at today’s low prices for a lifestyle strategy that will add fun, excitement, status and enjoyment as you wind down your career,” he said.
Cain said resort properties are great for family vacations, and if you rent your property when you’re not vacationing, it will help pay the mortgage.
“When you retire in five, 10 or 15 years, your retirement home is waiting for you,” Cain advised. “Simply stop renting it out and move in full time,” he said.
Cain isn’t alone with his strategy. According to a March 2011 National Association of Realtors survey, Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey 2011, 34 percent of vacation homeowners acquired their resort property to use as a principal residence in the future.
“Eighty percent of owners said now is a good time to invest in real estate,” said Cain. “Prices and interest rates are at record lows and that won’t continue forever,” he said.
Visit http://youtu.be/v8g7TPBPz0M to hear more from Cain on his strategy
“Highest and Best Offer” bids on 32 acre Rozzy Osborne Ranch near Orlando to close July 20
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty will accept “highest and best offer” bids through July 20, 2011 on the 32 acre Lake County ranch owned by blues performer Rozzy Osborne, located near Orlando, Fla.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the Osborne estate includes a four bedroom, four bath luxury home, with 3,847 square feet of living space, a 2,400 square foot barn and separate stable.
Osborne, who is relocating, has invested more than $1.2 million in the estate property, which is being sold with a reserve price of $400,000, Soderstrom said.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Luxury Homes Specialist Linnette Sanzalone is marketing representative for the property.
“We anticipate that buyers for this property include horse owners, both enthusiasts and professionals, second home or vacation home buyers, survivalists, or someone looking for a primary residence with acreage at a bargain price,” Soderstrom said.
The property includes stables, a tree house, a pond with a private dock that affords seating and electricity, plus a covered picnic area with electricity.
Soderstrom said the onsite utilities include a full house generator, 500 gallon propane tank, three separate wells — one for a nine zone irrigation system — and a pumping station that shunts excess water to wetlands in the very back of the property.
Indoors, the home features tray ceilings, crown molding, oversized rooms, solid custom wood floors, built-in shelving units, two pantries, double built-in ovens, commercial grade ice machine, luxury appliances and gas fireplace.
Two additional oversized storage rooms could be converted into guest rooms or an exercise room, Soderstrom said.
“This is a remarkable home that could serve as a family compound,” Soderstrom said.
To view the brochure visit www.32AcreRanch.com
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the Osborne estate includes a four bedroom, four bath luxury home, with 3,847 square feet of living space, a 2,400 square foot barn and separate stable.
Osborne, who is relocating, has invested more than $1.2 million in the estate property, which is being sold with a reserve price of $400,000, Soderstrom said.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Luxury Homes Specialist Linnette Sanzalone is marketing representative for the property.
“We anticipate that buyers for this property include horse owners, both enthusiasts and professionals, second home or vacation home buyers, survivalists, or someone looking for a primary residence with acreage at a bargain price,” Soderstrom said.
The property includes stables, a tree house, a pond with a private dock that affords seating and electricity, plus a covered picnic area with electricity.
Soderstrom said the onsite utilities include a full house generator, 500 gallon propane tank, three separate wells — one for a nine zone irrigation system — and a pumping station that shunts excess water to wetlands in the very back of the property.
Indoors, the home features tray ceilings, crown molding, oversized rooms, solid custom wood floors, built-in shelving units, two pantries, double built-in ovens, commercial grade ice machine, luxury appliances and gas fireplace.
Two additional oversized storage rooms could be converted into guest rooms or an exercise room, Soderstrom said.
“This is a remarkable home that could serve as a family compound,” Soderstrom said.
To view the brochure visit www.32AcreRanch.com
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Ride Green Scooters relocating to expanded space
Winter Park, Fla. – Ride Green Scooters, the Winter Park firm that markets a wide range of gas and electric motor scooters that boast 100 miles per gallon or more, is relocating to new quarters across the street from their current West Fairbanks Ave. location.
Brian Schwartz, general manager of Ride Green Scooters, said the new location at 700 W. Fairbanks Ave. provides four times the space of current facilities.
Schwartz said the new location includes 1,200 square feet of space for maintenance and repair facilities.
“We service all makes and models, and our maintenance and repair department has just exploded,” Schwartz said.
Schwartz said the move takes place over the July 4th weekend.
“We’ll be open for business on July 5 in our new home,” Schwartz said.
Brian Schwartz, general manager of Ride Green Scooters, said the new location at 700 W. Fairbanks Ave. provides four times the space of current facilities.
Schwartz said the new location includes 1,200 square feet of space for maintenance and repair facilities.
“We service all makes and models, and our maintenance and repair department has just exploded,” Schwartz said.
Schwartz said the move takes place over the July 4th weekend.
“We’ll be open for business on July 5 in our new home,” Schwartz said.
Six Students Named Recipients of the Mayor Richard T. Crotty-Valencia-UCF Alumni Associations 2+2 Scholarship
ORLANDO, Fla., Six students — four who graduated from Valencia College to the University of Central Florida and two who graduated from high school in Osceola County to attend Valencia College — were named recipients of the Richard T. Crotty-Valencia-UCF Alumni Association’s 2+2 Scholarship recently.
Crotty, who now serves as executive vice president of Crossman & Company in Orlando, formerly served as Orange County Mayor.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, said four scholarship recipients earned their A.A. Degrees from Valencia College and transferred to the University of Central Florida: Devin L. DaPonte; Gabrielle K. Dennen; Francoise Kogan; and Susannah J. Snavely.
Two high school graduates earned Richard T. Crotty-Valencia-UCF Alumni Association’s 2+2 Scholarship grants to attend Valencia College: Mathieu M. Hill, who graduated from the Osceola County School for the Arts, and Ryan C. Longson, who graduated from St. Cloud High School.
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.
Crotty, who now serves as executive vice president of Crossman & Company in Orlando, formerly served as Orange County Mayor.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, said four scholarship recipients earned their A.A. Degrees from Valencia College and transferred to the University of Central Florida: Devin L. DaPonte; Gabrielle K. Dennen; Francoise Kogan; and Susannah J. Snavely.
Two high school graduates earned Richard T. Crotty-Valencia-UCF Alumni Association’s 2+2 Scholarship grants to attend Valencia College: Mathieu M. Hill, who graduated from the Osceola County School for the Arts, and Ryan C. Longson, who graduated from St. Cloud High School.
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.
Grub Taxi Launches New Easy-To-Use Website with added options for companies who need meetings catered
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Grub Taxi LLC, the restaurant home and business delivery service that serves more than 100 restaurants in the Central Florida region, has launched a new easy-to-use website for access to menus and pricing to submit orders for fast delivery.
David Gray, marketing manager for Grub Taxi, said the new website has been updated and reconfigured to accommodate Grub Taxi’s growing number of corporate members.
The website now includes information about catering and party platters that are increasingly in demand for meetings, conferences, seminars or training sessions. Free corporate membership programs are offered on the site.
“GrubTaxi.com makes it easy to order lunch or dinner at your office or at your home from your favorite restaurants,” Gray said.
Gray said Grub Taxi employs more than 25 ‘mobile waiters’ throughout its service region.
“We plan to start deliveries in Kissimmee soon,” Gray said. Eventually, he said Grub Taxi plans to serve the entire Central Florida region.
Grub Taxi recently opened its service in the Orlando International Airport area including the Lee Vista and Lake Nona zip codes: 32806, 32809, 32812, 32822, 32824, 32827 and 32829.
“We are adding new areas as soon as we can,” he added.
Grub Taxi, a University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program client, delivers from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. through 11 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays.
About Grub Taxi LLC
Grub Taxi partners with more than 90 Orlando area restaurants to offer customers choices beyond traditional pizza and Chinese delivery, although Grub Taxi does offer those restaurants. They deliver non-traditional cuisines such as BBQ, Bar & Grill, Ice Cream, Smoothies, Deserts, Diner meals, Sushi, Mediterranean, Latin and more. Grub Taxi also provides convenient drop-off and corporate catering – parties, social events, office meetings – for large groups at discounted prices. Visit www.grubtaxi.com
About the UCF Business Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including more than 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 nine facilities 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, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
David Gray, marketing manager for Grub Taxi, said the new website has been updated and reconfigured to accommodate Grub Taxi’s growing number of corporate members.
The website now includes information about catering and party platters that are increasingly in demand for meetings, conferences, seminars or training sessions. Free corporate membership programs are offered on the site.
“GrubTaxi.com makes it easy to order lunch or dinner at your office or at your home from your favorite restaurants,” Gray said.
Gray said Grub Taxi employs more than 25 ‘mobile waiters’ throughout its service region.
“We plan to start deliveries in Kissimmee soon,” Gray said. Eventually, he said Grub Taxi plans to serve the entire Central Florida region.
Grub Taxi recently opened its service in the Orlando International Airport area including the Lee Vista and Lake Nona zip codes: 32806, 32809, 32812, 32822, 32824, 32827 and 32829.
“We are adding new areas as soon as we can,” he added.
Grub Taxi, a University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program client, delivers from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. through 11 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays.
About Grub Taxi LLC
Grub Taxi partners with more than 90 Orlando area restaurants to offer customers choices beyond traditional pizza and Chinese delivery, although Grub Taxi does offer those restaurants. They deliver non-traditional cuisines such as BBQ, Bar & Grill, Ice Cream, Smoothies, Deserts, Diner meals, Sushi, Mediterranean, Latin and more. Grub Taxi also provides convenient drop-off and corporate catering – parties, social events, office meetings – for large groups at discounted prices. Visit www.grubtaxi.com
About the UCF Business Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including more than 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 nine facilities 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, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Long Term Lease with Exotic Auto Center for 6,400 Square Feet in Longwood
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a five-year lease agreement with Exotic Auto Center, Inc. for 6,400 square feet in suite 101 at 1205 Sarah St in Longwood.
Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Coral Springs, Fla.-based Industrial Property Partners, Inc. Robin Weeks of R.J. Weeks Inc. represented the new tenant.
Heidrich also negotiated a two-year renewal agreement for 2,191 square feet of industrial space at suite 320 of the Goldenrod CommerCenter, 1476 N. Goldenrod Rd., Orlando. Heidrich represented the landlord COP-Goldenrod LLC of Maitland and the tenant Islamic Society of Central Florida, Inc.
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 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Coral Springs, Fla.-based Industrial Property Partners, Inc. Robin Weeks of R.J. Weeks Inc. represented the new tenant.
Heidrich also negotiated a two-year renewal agreement for 2,191 square feet of industrial space at suite 320 of the Goldenrod CommerCenter, 1476 N. Goldenrod Rd., Orlando. Heidrich represented the landlord COP-Goldenrod LLC of Maitland and the tenant Islamic Society of Central Florida, Inc.
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 350 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.
Ryland Homes Names Brian Cartwright Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Charleston Region
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Ryland Homes has named award winning Brian Cartwright vice president of sales and marketing for the Charleston region in South Carolina.
Don McDonough, division president for Ryland Homes in Charleston said Cartwright was twice honored as “sales manager of the year” when he was an executive with KB Home.
A top revenue producer, Cartwright is a graduate of the University of Colorado and has more than 10 years of sales and management experience.
He formerly was with KB Home and Richmond American Homes in Colorado.
Ryland Homes currently builds single family and townhomes priced from the $120s in 10 communities throughout the Charleston-Myrtle Beach region.
About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation's largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The Company currently operates in 31 markets across the country and has built more than 260,000 homes and financed more than 210,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RYL."
Don McDonough, division president for Ryland Homes in Charleston said Cartwright was twice honored as “sales manager of the year” when he was an executive with KB Home.
A top revenue producer, Cartwright is a graduate of the University of Colorado and has more than 10 years of sales and management experience.
He formerly was with KB Home and Richmond American Homes in Colorado.
Ryland Homes currently builds single family and townhomes priced from the $120s in 10 communities throughout the Charleston-Myrtle Beach region.
About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation's largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The Company currently operates in 31 markets across the country and has built more than 260,000 homes and financed more than 210,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RYL."
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