WINTER PARK, Fla. – Ride Green Scooters, located at 700 West Fairbanks Avenue in Winter Park, is the first and only Central Florida dealer to showcase the new Gorilla Motor Works RX 50-cc scooter, priced at $1,499 with a meaningful premium: it gets more than 100 miles per gallon and you just need a regular driver’s license to scoot the roadways.
Ron Schwartz, general manager of Ride Green Scooters, said the Gorilla Motor Works RX 50-cc scooter comes in red, blue, black and silver, with a powerful four-stroke engine that can top 40 miles per hour.
The 175 pound scooter has a load capacity of 330 pounds, Schwartz said.
“That more than enough for an average-sized person and a weeks worth of groceries,” Schwartz added.
“And at 100 plus miles per gallon, the Gorilla RX 50-cc can make the trip once a week for a year without even refilling the tank,” he said.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects named to design renovation of Publix Supermarket and adjacent retail shop space in Naples
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, was recently awarded a contract to design the renovation of a Publix supermarket and adjacent retail shop space at U.S. 41 and Golden Gate Parkway in Naples.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the new Publix will offer 55,000 square feet of grocery store space, an increase from the current 47,000 square feet. The renovation project will give the shopping center a new look with neutral colors and stone and tile work.
The Publix retail center is being developed by Centro Properties Group.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the new Publix will offer 55,000 square feet of grocery store space, an increase from the current 47,000 square feet. The renovation project will give the shopping center a new look with neutral colors and stone and tile work.
The Publix retail center is being developed by Centro Properties Group.
Emerson International Reports it Closed on New and Renewal Leases that Total 15,787 Square Feet of Space
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Emerson International reported it recently closed on four office leases that total 15,787 square feet of space in three of its Orlando area office developments.
Sean Westcott, director of leasing and property management for Emerson International, negotiated all four leases on behalf of the landlord, Emerson International.
Two of the agreements are for new long term leases.
Belmont Management, Inc. leased 895 square feet of office space at Louisiana Office Park on Louisiana Ave. in Winter Park. PHXX-E Inc. leased 1,786 square feet of office space in Sanlando Center located at 2180 W. SR 434 in Longwood.
Westcott also negotiated two lease renewals at Sanlando Center totaling 13,104 square feet of office space.
Freedom Mortgage Co. renewed its lease of 11,004 square feet of office space. William Bywater of Bywater Companies participated in the lease agreement representing the tenant.
Xerox Corp. renewed its lease of 2,100 square feet of office space. Jones Lang LaSalle America participated in the transaction representing the tenant.
About Emerson International
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies in the U.K.
Sean Westcott, director of leasing and property management for Emerson International, negotiated all four leases on behalf of the landlord, Emerson International.
Two of the agreements are for new long term leases.
Belmont Management, Inc. leased 895 square feet of office space at Louisiana Office Park on Louisiana Ave. in Winter Park. PHXX-E Inc. leased 1,786 square feet of office space in Sanlando Center located at 2180 W. SR 434 in Longwood.
Westcott also negotiated two lease renewals at Sanlando Center totaling 13,104 square feet of office space.
Freedom Mortgage Co. renewed its lease of 11,004 square feet of office space. William Bywater of Bywater Companies participated in the lease agreement representing the tenant.
Xerox Corp. renewed its lease of 2,100 square feet of office space. Jones Lang LaSalle America participated in the transaction representing the tenant.
About Emerson International
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies in the U.K.
Mattamy Homes Plans April Opening for Marley Park Energy Star Neighborhood in Surprise
TEMPE, Ariz. --- Mattamy Homes plans to open its newest Energy Star® neighborhood in April 2012 at Marley Park, located east of Reems Road, just south of Waddell Rd. northwest of Phoenix in Surprise.
Carolyn Morrison, vice president of operations for Mattamy Homes in Arizona, said 50 new single-family homes are planned at Marley Park that range in size from 2,000 square feet of living space to 3,500 square feet with two and three-car garages. The community boasts tree-lined streets, a swimming pool, Discovery Park a children’s playground, and organized resident events.
Morrison said five new designs will be available in one-story and two-story plans that feature lofts, dens and flex spaces, priced from $180,000, with Energy Star® Version 3 appliances and engineering.
“This will be our third neighborhood where we build homes with the Energy Star requirements. The new designs and home features are projected to save homebuyers as much as $400-$600 per month on their energy bills,” Morrison said.
About Mattamy Homes:
Mattamy Homes, www.mattamyhomes.com, expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla., with divisions in Arizona, Minneapolis, Charlotte, Jacksonville and Orlando. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion, was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Carolyn Morrison, vice president of operations for Mattamy Homes in Arizona, said 50 new single-family homes are planned at Marley Park that range in size from 2,000 square feet of living space to 3,500 square feet with two and three-car garages. The community boasts tree-lined streets, a swimming pool, Discovery Park a children’s playground, and organized resident events.
Morrison said five new designs will be available in one-story and two-story plans that feature lofts, dens and flex spaces, priced from $180,000, with Energy Star® Version 3 appliances and engineering.
“This will be our third neighborhood where we build homes with the Energy Star requirements. The new designs and home features are projected to save homebuyers as much as $400-$600 per month on their energy bills,” Morrison said.
About Mattamy Homes:
Mattamy Homes, www.mattamyhomes.com, expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla., with divisions in Arizona, Minneapolis, Charlotte, Jacksonville and Orlando. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion, was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Industrial Lease in Poinciana CommerCenter East
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest negotiated a new lease agreement for 1,890 square feet at 1771 Business Center Lane at Poinciana CommerCenter East in Kissimmee.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest brokered the transaction representing the landlord and developer, Small Bay Partners, LLC of Maitland and the tenant Tampa-based Global Food Concepts, Inc. who leased the property for 38 months.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 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, a principal at NAI Realvest brokered the transaction representing the landlord and developer, Small Bay Partners, LLC of Maitland and the tenant Tampa-based Global Food Concepts, Inc. who leased the property for 38 months.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 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.
University Club of Orlando to Host Special Memorial Dinner Sept. 13 to Honor Memory of Sept. 11, 2001
ORLANDO, Fla. --- The University Club of Orlando will host a special memorial First Responders Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
Susan Greene, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said a special speaker has been invited to address dinner participants: John Daly, security director for Orlando International Airport and Orlando Sanford International Airport.
For more information, call 407-425-2514.
Susan Greene, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said a special speaker has been invited to address dinner participants: John Daly, security director for Orlando International Airport and Orlando Sanford International Airport.
For more information, call 407-425-2514.
New Home Star Appoints Curt Roese Director of Finance
ORLANDO, Fla. — New Home Star, which helps community developers and home builders staff and manage their new home sales offices, recently appointed Curt Roese, CPA as director of finance.
David Rice, president of New Home Star, said Roese is a certified public accountant and real estate broker who has more than 25 years of executive experience in home building, real estate and finance.
“Curt brings a wealth of knowledge about the local homebuilding industry as well as a deep-rooted understanding of financing for private builders. His skill set and experience is a welcome addition to our executive management team,” said Rice.
Roese founded Westmont Homes, a custom homebuilding company that won the prestigious Spring Parade of Homes award five times, and built the Green Builder VISION Series House in Orlando in 2008.
He is actively involved in charity work – raising money by completing five team-in-training events for the Central Florida Leukemia and Lymphoma society, as well as granting two wishes for the Make a Wish Foundation.
David Rice, president of New Home Star, said Roese is a certified public accountant and real estate broker who has more than 25 years of executive experience in home building, real estate and finance.
“Curt brings a wealth of knowledge about the local homebuilding industry as well as a deep-rooted understanding of financing for private builders. His skill set and experience is a welcome addition to our executive management team,” said Rice.
Roese founded Westmont Homes, a custom homebuilding company that won the prestigious Spring Parade of Homes award five times, and built the Green Builder VISION Series House in Orlando in 2008.
He is actively involved in charity work – raising money by completing five team-in-training events for the Central Florida Leukemia and Lymphoma society, as well as granting two wishes for the Make a Wish Foundation.
First Green Bank earns approval to participate in Small Business Lending Fund, adds $4.8 million to loan small businesses
EUSTIS, Fla. --- First Green Bank, which has locations in Clermont and Eustis and plans to open a new headquarters facility in Mount Dora in October, has earned approval from the U.S. Treasury Dept. to participate in the Small Business Lending Fund which the Treasury Dept. administers.
Kenneth E. LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said the bank’s approval will make available $4.8 million to loan to qualified small businesses in the Lake County area.
The Small Business Lending Fund is a U.S. Treasury Dept. program to help community banks lend capital to qualified small businesses and to stimulate the local economy.
“Our approval to participate in the Small Business Lending Fund significantly enhances our ability to lend capital to growing small business enterprises,” LaRoe said. “The criteria for approval is very high and we are proud to have been approved to participate,” he added.
Kenneth E. LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said the bank’s approval will make available $4.8 million to loan to qualified small businesses in the Lake County area.
The Small Business Lending Fund is a U.S. Treasury Dept. program to help community banks lend capital to qualified small businesses and to stimulate the local economy.
“Our approval to participate in the Small Business Lending Fund significantly enhances our ability to lend capital to growing small business enterprises,” LaRoe said. “The criteria for approval is very high and we are proud to have been approved to participate,” he added.
Crossman & Company President to be Keynote Speaker at FSU College of Business Welcoming Event Sept. 6 in Tallahassee
ORLANDO, Fla. --- John Crossman, CCIM, president of Crossman & Company, the Orlando-based firm that ranks as one of the largest retail property management, leasing and development companies in the southeastern U.S., will serve as keynote speaker at Florida State University’s College of Business Student Welcoming Event scheduled for Sept. 6 at the University’s Tallahassee campus.
Crossman, a frequent speaker at colleges and universities throughout Florida and at national conferences and seminars, plans to offer students a broad range of advice on business careers.
“It is crucial for students to begin working on their careers now. We need more leaders in the business community that are passionate about their community,” said Crossman.
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.
Crossman, a frequent speaker at colleges and universities throughout Florida and at national conferences and seminars, plans to offer students a broad range of advice on business careers.
“It is crucial for students to begin working on their careers now. We need more leaders in the business community that are passionate about their community,” said Crossman.
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.
TOLARIS REALTY GROUP RELAUNCHES WEB SITE WITH SPECIAL FEATURES
LAKE FOREST, Fla. --- Tolaris Realty Group, which sells luxury homes in Seminole, Orange and Lake Counties, has relaunched its web site with a new design and special features.
Rick Bavec, principal and managing director of Tolaris Realty Group, said interested parties can visit www.TolarisRealty.com to learn more.
Rick Bavec, principal and managing director of Tolaris Realty Group, said interested parties can visit www.TolarisRealty.com to learn more.
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