Ponte Vedra, Fla. --- The brand new Central Park at Del Webb Ponte Vedra--- its grand opening is scheduled for Oct. 22 ---is already sprouting fans and rave reviews from residents who have already formed a garden club.
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Del Webb in the Jacksonville region, said Central Park is a marvel of horticultural planning and community design.
“We really put our hearts into it,” Strickler said.
“We’ve planted more than 100 trees, from palms, magnolias, oaks, medjools, and river birch to fruit and nut trees such as peach, peach, pear, plum, apple, citrus, pecan, pomegranate, fig, and avocado,” Strickler said.
All the trees were selected for their ability to adapt to the Florida climate, Strickler said.
Fruit-bearing shrubs---grape, blueberry, raspberry, and elderberry---form barriers and corridors to accent the landscape.
Boutique magnolia specimens form a quiet grove in one part of the park, and in another 1,000 square foot area residents can rent their own sections to plant their own individual gardens of vegetables and ornamentals.
Gardening plots are ADA accessible too, Strickler said.
Outside the gardening compound, common areas are sodded with Zoysia and irrigated with reclaimed water. Closer to the edible plants, Bahia grass and potable irrigation sources are the order of the day.
The Riverwood at Nocatee Homeowners Association Garden Club will take charge of managing Central Park, Strickler said.
“We have an inclusive maintenance and management program in place that the Garden Club can assume once they are well organized,” Strickler said.
“We have many residents anxiously awaiting the opening of Central Park so they can utilize the individual sections available to grow their own fruits and vegetables year round,” said Richard Carty, a Del Webb Ponte Vedra resident heading up the Garden Club.
A second phase will include a bandshell and herb gardens.
Del Webb will host a Fall Grand Opening reception with tours of the Anastasia Clubhouse and Central Park from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the award-winning active adult community, located on Del Webb Parkway in Ponte Vedra.
“We’re hosting a free cocktail hour that will feature several of our Del Webb Ponte Vedra residents,” Strickler said.
Visitors should call 888-817-2249 to RSVP by Oct. 17 to gain access to the community for the event.
Del Webb Ponte Vedra offers Carriage Homes and Single Family homes priced from the mid-$100s.
About Del Webb
Del Webb, the pioneer of active retirement communities, is America’s leading builder of developments for people 55+ since 1960. By building quality homes and communities that help active adults optimize their next phase in life, Del Webb’s amenities and programs enable homeowners to easily engage creatively, socially, athletically and intellectually. In concert with Baby Boomer residents, the brand is continually redefining retirement and retirement living. Del Webb communities have grown to include more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 20 states. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com. To learn more about how to plan a smart future, check out financial tools at delwebb.com/value.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Ashton Woods Homes Starts Construction of Two Ready-To-Move-In Homes at FishHawk Ranch
TAMPA, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has started construction of two ready-to-move-in single family homes at FishHawk Ranch, the master planned community located off FishHawk Blvd. west of Riverview in Southeast Tampa.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said one home, with four bedrooms and three baths in 2,505 square feet of living space will be ready in December, priced from the $290s.
The other ready-to-move-in home, with four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 2,972 square feet will be completed and ready for occupancy in January, priced from the low $300s.
Ashton Woods Homes is building 36 new single family homes at Starling at FishHawk Ranch in five distinctive floor plans that include one and two story designs.
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.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said one home, with four bedrooms and three baths in 2,505 square feet of living space will be ready in December, priced from the $290s.
The other ready-to-move-in home, with four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 2,972 square feet will be completed and ready for occupancy in January, priced from the low $300s.
Ashton Woods Homes is building 36 new single family homes at Starling at FishHawk Ranch in five distinctive floor plans that include one and two story designs.
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.
Henin Signature Homes Nearing Completion of Ready-To-Move-In Luxury Homes at Riviera Bella in DeBary
DeBary, Fla. --- Henin Signature Homes is putting the finishing touches on two ready-to-move-in luxury homes and two pre-sold luxury homes at Riviera Bella, the luxury community Henin Group is developing on the St. Johns River in DeBary.
Jerome Henin, founder and president of the Henin Group, said the Maranello ready-to-move-in home offers four bedrooms with three and one half baths in 2,244 square feet of living space priced at $272,845.
The Turino ready-to-move-in home with six bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and a bonus room in 3,307 square feet is priced from $373,770.
Henin said both ready-to-move-in homes will be available by early November.
Jerome Henin, founder and president of the Henin Group, said the Maranello ready-to-move-in home offers four bedrooms with three and one half baths in 2,244 square feet of living space priced at $272,845.
The Turino ready-to-move-in home with six bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and a bonus room in 3,307 square feet is priced from $373,770.
Henin said both ready-to-move-in homes will be available by early November.
SeaGate Homes Nearing Completion on The Seaspray at St. Augustine Beach’s Seagrove Community
ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH – SeaGate Homes is putting the finishing touches on The Seaspray, a Key West-style, 2,048-square-foot spec home in the seaside community of Seagrove.
Priced at $304,900, the four-bedroom, two-bath Seaspray was specifically designed for the Seagrove community off of State Road A1A. The home has an open floor plan and a beachy feel, according to Robert Gazzoli, president of SeaGate Homes.
When completed later this month, The Seaspray, which backs up to a natural preserve area, will have upgraded features such as granite countertops, ceramic tile, 42-inch kitchen cabinets and crown molding.
Gazzoli said with its old-fashioned feel and Southern charm, the style of the home fits perfectly in the SeaGrove neighborhood, a coastal community of nearly 300 homes nestled among stately oaks and winding roads.
For more information about The Seaspray and other new models and floor plans by SeaGate Homes, please call 386-445-1616 or visit SeaGateHomes.com.
About SeaGate Homes:
SeaGate Homes, Flagler County’s largest homebuilder, is a 17-year-old, family-owned company with headquarters in Palm Coast. SeaGate builds quality homes at communities in St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Daytona Beach and Edgewater, as well as through their On-Your-Lot program in Volusia, Flagler and St. Johns counties. Prices range from the $90s to the $400s.
Priced at $304,900, the four-bedroom, two-bath Seaspray was specifically designed for the Seagrove community off of State Road A1A. The home has an open floor plan and a beachy feel, according to Robert Gazzoli, president of SeaGate Homes.
When completed later this month, The Seaspray, which backs up to a natural preserve area, will have upgraded features such as granite countertops, ceramic tile, 42-inch kitchen cabinets and crown molding.
Gazzoli said with its old-fashioned feel and Southern charm, the style of the home fits perfectly in the SeaGrove neighborhood, a coastal community of nearly 300 homes nestled among stately oaks and winding roads.
For more information about The Seaspray and other new models and floor plans by SeaGate Homes, please call 386-445-1616 or visit SeaGateHomes.com.
About SeaGate Homes:
SeaGate Homes, Flagler County’s largest homebuilder, is a 17-year-old, family-owned company with headquarters in Palm Coast. SeaGate builds quality homes at communities in St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Daytona Beach and Edgewater, as well as through their On-Your-Lot program in Volusia, Flagler and St. Johns counties. Prices range from the $90s to the $400s.
Rachel Wein of WeinPlus: In Slow Growth Market, Specialization sets Companies apart from the Competition
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. --- Look for real estate owners and developers to specialize more and emphasize their strongest talents as the economy continues to grow slowly, says one top Florida management consultant.
Rachel Elias Wein, AIA, founder and principal of WeinPlus Real Estate Advisory Services in St. Petersburg, said that’s the most logical solution for developers in a slow-growth economy.
“The universe of real estate development projects is not increasing,” Wein said. “Real estate companies who want to maintain market share are going to have to focus on what they do best — what distinguishes them from the competition.”
Wein said one of her clients has focused efforts on specializing in sensitive projects likely to engender political controversy.
“They have a track record of developing solutions that address the needs of the local community and neighbors while maintaining focus on tenants and the bottom line,” Wein said.
“Another client specializes in redevelopment of older retail centers, making improvements, re-tenanting and making older centers shine like new,” she said.
“If you’re dealing in a commodity business, find a way to make your service unique to differentiate yourself and your company from the competition,” Wein said.
Rachel Elias Wein, AIA, founder and principal of WeinPlus Real Estate Advisory Services in St. Petersburg, said that’s the most logical solution for developers in a slow-growth economy.
“The universe of real estate development projects is not increasing,” Wein said. “Real estate companies who want to maintain market share are going to have to focus on what they do best — what distinguishes them from the competition.”
Wein said one of her clients has focused efforts on specializing in sensitive projects likely to engender political controversy.
“They have a track record of developing solutions that address the needs of the local community and neighbors while maintaining focus on tenants and the bottom line,” Wein said.
“Another client specializes in redevelopment of older retail centers, making improvements, re-tenanting and making older centers shine like new,” she said.
“If you’re dealing in a commodity business, find a way to make your service unique to differentiate yourself and your company from the competition,” Wein said.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Ocoee Goes Green with Self-Service Electronic Permitting in Partnership with Clear Village
ORLANDO, Fla., --- The City of Ocoee recently launched their web based self-service permitting portal in partnership with Clear Village Inc.
“The best practice for permitting is to allow citizens and contractors to apply for permits whenever they wish from our office or anywhere with internet access,” said Craig Shadrix, assistant city manager of Ocoee.
“When it is not convenient for a citizen or contractor to come to City Hall during business hours, we want to offer great service over the City’s website,” said Ocoee city manager Rob Frank. “We selected Clear Village to deliver Ocoee’s web self-service platform because Clear Village provides a friendly, intuitive, collaborative citizen portal and powerful workflow applications for the staff.”
Jim Washington, Ocoee’s building official, describes how supporting electronic documents is a win-win for staff, citizens, contractors and the environment. “We used to require multiple copies of plans as part of a permit application package. Now with Clear Village’s support, citizens and contractors can submit their plans electronically, eliminating printing costs and trips to the office to deliver plans. Supporting electronic documents is efficient for staff and the applicant, and it is better for the environment,” Washington explained.
“Ocoee’s passion to deliver service excellence is to be applauded,” said David Loeb, president of Clear Village. “In addition to reducing costs and saving time for permit applicants, Ocoee will realize substantial staff efficiencies. Time previously spent on data entry and scanning documents can now be invested in taking government service to the next level.”
Stina D’Uva, president of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, describes Ocoee’s online permitting as pro growth. “Few cities offer more than online forms on their website. Those that offer online permitting do so mostly for contractors. What’s terrific about Ocoee’s self-service capabilities is that they include both citizens and contractors. Eliminating trips to City Hall will save citizens and contractors time and money. The convenience of progressing your permits and inspections anytime demonstrates Ocoee's commitment to attract business and grow the local economy," she emphasized.
Shadrix said Ocoee residents and the contractors that serve them are urged to utilize Ocoee’s web-permitting system.
“It’s easy to register for Ocoee’s web self-service. All you need is an email and a password of your choosing. Ocoee’s online permitting is available at www.permits.ocoee.org. Government eServices include applying for a permit, registering a contractor, requesting an inspection, scheduling a meeting, or tracking the progress of your permit. Expect many more web-based government services as Ocoee’s continuous improvement initiative progresses,” Shadrix said.
Clear Village is a graduate of the UCF Business Incubation Program.
Carol Ann Dykes, UCF Business Incubator site manager in the Central Florida Research Park, says “Clear Village is a great example of how an incubator client can take UCF technology and bring products to market that help government better serve its citizens.”
“Companies like Clear Village demonstrate how the UCF Business Incubation Program helps create high tech jobs in Central Florida,” she said.
About Ocoee:
Visit www.ocoee.org
About Clear Village:
Clear Village helps local government deliver personalized service over the web on a 24/7 basis. Clear Village’s integrated staff productivity solutions offer substantial savings to municipalities by reducing counter and cashier transactions, reducing support calls, and eliminating many data entry, copying, transporting, and scanning tasks. Additionally, Clear Village cloud computing solutions help reduce IT costs while providing business continuity. www.clearvillageinc.com
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output 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. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook.
“The best practice for permitting is to allow citizens and contractors to apply for permits whenever they wish from our office or anywhere with internet access,” said Craig Shadrix, assistant city manager of Ocoee.
“When it is not convenient for a citizen or contractor to come to City Hall during business hours, we want to offer great service over the City’s website,” said Ocoee city manager Rob Frank. “We selected Clear Village to deliver Ocoee’s web self-service platform because Clear Village provides a friendly, intuitive, collaborative citizen portal and powerful workflow applications for the staff.”
Jim Washington, Ocoee’s building official, describes how supporting electronic documents is a win-win for staff, citizens, contractors and the environment. “We used to require multiple copies of plans as part of a permit application package. Now with Clear Village’s support, citizens and contractors can submit their plans electronically, eliminating printing costs and trips to the office to deliver plans. Supporting electronic documents is efficient for staff and the applicant, and it is better for the environment,” Washington explained.
“Ocoee’s passion to deliver service excellence is to be applauded,” said David Loeb, president of Clear Village. “In addition to reducing costs and saving time for permit applicants, Ocoee will realize substantial staff efficiencies. Time previously spent on data entry and scanning documents can now be invested in taking government service to the next level.”
Stina D’Uva, president of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, describes Ocoee’s online permitting as pro growth. “Few cities offer more than online forms on their website. Those that offer online permitting do so mostly for contractors. What’s terrific about Ocoee’s self-service capabilities is that they include both citizens and contractors. Eliminating trips to City Hall will save citizens and contractors time and money. The convenience of progressing your permits and inspections anytime demonstrates Ocoee's commitment to attract business and grow the local economy," she emphasized.
Shadrix said Ocoee residents and the contractors that serve them are urged to utilize Ocoee’s web-permitting system.
“It’s easy to register for Ocoee’s web self-service. All you need is an email and a password of your choosing. Ocoee’s online permitting is available at www.permits.ocoee.org. Government eServices include applying for a permit, registering a contractor, requesting an inspection, scheduling a meeting, or tracking the progress of your permit. Expect many more web-based government services as Ocoee’s continuous improvement initiative progresses,” Shadrix said.
Clear Village is a graduate of the UCF Business Incubation Program.
Carol Ann Dykes, UCF Business Incubator site manager in the Central Florida Research Park, says “Clear Village is a great example of how an incubator client can take UCF technology and bring products to market that help government better serve its citizens.”
“Companies like Clear Village demonstrate how the UCF Business Incubation Program helps create high tech jobs in Central Florida,” she said.
About Ocoee:
Visit www.ocoee.org
About Clear Village:
Clear Village helps local government deliver personalized service over the web on a 24/7 basis. Clear Village’s integrated staff productivity solutions offer substantial savings to municipalities by reducing counter and cashier transactions, reducing support calls, and eliminating many data entry, copying, transporting, and scanning tasks. Additionally, Clear Village cloud computing solutions help reduce IT costs while providing business continuity. www.clearvillageinc.com
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output 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. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook.
Emerson International Marketing 45,000 Square Foot, Three Story Building at Eagle Creek in Southeast Orlando
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Emerson International is marketing a three story, 45,000 square foot building at Eagle Creek Golf Community on Narcoossee Rd. in Southeast Orlando’s Lake Nona area.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said the firm is leasing a total of 200,000 square feet of office and retail space at Eagle Creek.
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.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said the firm is leasing a total of 200,000 square feet of office and retail space at Eagle Creek.
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.
Ride Green Scooters named exclusive area dealer for battery powered TNT E Scooters
Winter Park, Fla. – Ride Green Scooters on West Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park, has been named the exclusive area dealer for battery-powered TNT E Scooters designed and manufactured by Top Notch Technology, Inc, of Ligonier, Ind.
Ron Schwartz, a principal at Ride Green Scooters, said TNT E scooters are manufactured in China and assembled in the U.S.
TNT E scooters take six to 10 hours to recharge, Schwartz said.
“The 500 watt TNT E scooter we sell will run 40 miles on a single charge,” said Schwartz.
Better yet, with a 20 mile per hour top end, TNT E scooters require no drivers license or tag to operate.
Schwartz said TnT E scooters are rugged and built to last.
“They are also built to be the most energy-efficient vehicles on the road today,” he said.
Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com.
Ron Schwartz, a principal at Ride Green Scooters, said TNT E scooters are manufactured in China and assembled in the U.S.
TNT E scooters take six to 10 hours to recharge, Schwartz said.
“The 500 watt TNT E scooter we sell will run 40 miles on a single charge,” said Schwartz.
Better yet, with a 20 mile per hour top end, TNT E scooters require no drivers license or tag to operate.
Schwartz said TnT E scooters are rugged and built to last.
“They are also built to be the most energy-efficient vehicles on the road today,” he said.
Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com.
Ryland Homes to open two new models priced from the low $200s at Waters Edge at Lake Nona
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ryland Homes in the Orlando region is opening two new model homes at Waters Edge at Lake Nona, a gated community located by Lake Nona off Narcoossee Road between SR 528 and the Greeneway (417) in southeast Orlando.
Angela Colston, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Orlando region, said the Kiley II model home will open the week of Oct. 17 with three bedrooms and two baths in 1,804 square feet of living space priced from $222,990 with a two car garage.
The Roarke II model home, with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths in 3,514 square feet of living space, will be priced from $302,990, Colston said.
Ryland plans to build 79 single family homes at Waters Edge priced from the low $200s to the mid $300s on 50 and 90 foot home sites.
New homes at Waters Edge at Lake Nona will range in size from 1,806 square feet of living space to 3,976 square feet.
Waters Edge at Lake Nona features homeowner access to a lakefront park, boat dock and storage with easy access to the University of Central Florida medical campus, Burnham Institute, Orlando International Airport and major arterial highways.
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 28 markets across the country and has built more than 285,000 homes and financed more than 235,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.”
Angela Colston, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Orlando region, said the Kiley II model home will open the week of Oct. 17 with three bedrooms and two baths in 1,804 square feet of living space priced from $222,990 with a two car garage.
The Roarke II model home, with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths in 3,514 square feet of living space, will be priced from $302,990, Colston said.
Ryland plans to build 79 single family homes at Waters Edge priced from the low $200s to the mid $300s on 50 and 90 foot home sites.
New homes at Waters Edge at Lake Nona will range in size from 1,806 square feet of living space to 3,976 square feet.
Waters Edge at Lake Nona features homeowner access to a lakefront park, boat dock and storage with easy access to the University of Central Florida medical campus, Burnham Institute, Orlando International Airport and major arterial highways.
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 28 markets across the country and has built more than 285,000 homes and financed more than 235,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.”
Emerson International Okays McDade Construction to build Interior Improvements at CenterPointe I Office Building in Altamonte Springs
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- McDade Construction has been awarded a contract by Emerson International to build interior improvements at the CenterPointe I office building at 240 E. Central Parkway in Altamonte Springs.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said the project will total 8,753 square feet of office space.
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.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said the project will total 8,753 square feet of office space.
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.
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