ORLANDO, Fla. --- Data Transfer Solutions, LLC (DTS), has been awarded a contract to inventory and evaluate highway assets in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
A. M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP, chief operating officer at DTS, said the contract is valued at $200,000.
Fragala said DTS will utilize its Mobile Asset Collection vehicle, equipped with a wide range of high-tech recording devices including LIDAR and video, to gather data about assets in Fayetteville.
DTS, based in east Orlando’s Avalon Park, provides asset management, geographic information systems, transportation planning, web design, database applications and video and multimedia production services to local governments and regional and state agencies throughout the U.S.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Via Response Technologies LLC Previews Dynamic New Educational Tool at 12 Universities Around the World
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Via Response Technologies LLC., a startup company headquartered in east Orlando, announced it is previewing its dynamic new student response platform for engaged learning at 12 leading universities on three continents.
Derrick Meer, chief operating officer at Via Response Technologies, said its new application is the result of a year of research and development.
“Via Response Technologies’ new web based application connects students to the classroom whether they are physically present or watching a web-based lecture in their dormitory,” Meer said.
“Using a time-tested method known as “student response,” teachers can engage students in active learning that holds their attention, radically increases participation, and accommodates the mixed content delivery needs of students and professors,” Meer explained.
The new Via Response Technologies app leverages the power of social media and mobile communication to dramatically increase student participation and learning, Meer said.
“Student response systems, or “clickers,” have been used by universities for over a decade as an effective means of getting students to both pay attention and participate in lessons,” Meer said. Via Response substantially advances the technology by using a web-based infrastructure to link with students’ tablets, smart phones, and laptop computers. It changes the classroom environment from a low participation lecture to a highly engaged and accountable learning environment.
Via Response gives professors a big assist too --- the app captures information about the students’ performance, tracks progress toward educational goals, and provides information to teachers in a format that can be easily accessed, stored and acted on.
“Institutions can even aggregate this data at a higher level to track performance, progress, and improvement across the school or university,” Meer said. “Our web-based infrastructure allows instructors to access the data and learning platform any time from any where.
Via Response integrates seamlessly with existing clicker hardware and it revolutionizes the model by bringing iPhones, Androids, and just about every internet enabled device into play with its new platform, Meer said.
Via Response is a client of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program in the Central Florida Research Park in east Orange County.
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.
Derrick Meer, chief operating officer at Via Response Technologies, said its new application is the result of a year of research and development.
“Via Response Technologies’ new web based application connects students to the classroom whether they are physically present or watching a web-based lecture in their dormitory,” Meer said.
“Using a time-tested method known as “student response,” teachers can engage students in active learning that holds their attention, radically increases participation, and accommodates the mixed content delivery needs of students and professors,” Meer explained.
The new Via Response Technologies app leverages the power of social media and mobile communication to dramatically increase student participation and learning, Meer said.
“Student response systems, or “clickers,” have been used by universities for over a decade as an effective means of getting students to both pay attention and participate in lessons,” Meer said. Via Response substantially advances the technology by using a web-based infrastructure to link with students’ tablets, smart phones, and laptop computers. It changes the classroom environment from a low participation lecture to a highly engaged and accountable learning environment.
Via Response gives professors a big assist too --- the app captures information about the students’ performance, tracks progress toward educational goals, and provides information to teachers in a format that can be easily accessed, stored and acted on.
“Institutions can even aggregate this data at a higher level to track performance, progress, and improvement across the school or university,” Meer said. “Our web-based infrastructure allows instructors to access the data and learning platform any time from any where.
Via Response integrates seamlessly with existing clicker hardware and it revolutionizes the model by bringing iPhones, Androids, and just about every internet enabled device into play with its new platform, Meer said.
Via Response is a client of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program in the Central Florida Research Park in east Orange County.
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.
Ashton Woods Homes Names Martin Hodson Sales Associate at Wickham Park in Windermere
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes in Orlando has appointed Martin Hodson a new home sales associate at Wickham Park in Windermere.
Mike Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes, said Hodson has more than 12 years of experience and was formerly a sales executive with Beazer Homes.
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.
Mike Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes, said Hodson has more than 12 years of experience and was formerly a sales executive with Beazer Homes.
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.
Ashton Woods Homes Reports Sales of 34 New Homes in November, Five Times More than Last November, 2011 Sales Up 50 Percent over Last Year
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes reports it sold 34 new homes in six Orlando communities in November at an average sale price of $198,750
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the homebuilder’s November sales were more than five times the sales in November 2010 when six homes were sold.
Roche said Ashton Woods Homes has sold 174 homes year-to-date through November and projects it will end the calendar year with sales of close to 200 new homes in the Orlando region or 50 percent more homes than they sold last year.
Ashton Woods Homes builds single family and town homes priced from the high $100s to the $500s in six Orlando-area communities and seven neighborhoods in the Tampa Bay region.
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 at Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the homebuilder’s November sales were more than five times the sales in November 2010 when six homes were sold.
Roche said Ashton Woods Homes has sold 174 homes year-to-date through November and projects it will end the calendar year with sales of close to 200 new homes in the Orlando region or 50 percent more homes than they sold last year.
Ashton Woods Homes builds single family and town homes priced from the high $100s to the $500s in six Orlando-area communities and seven neighborhoods in the Tampa Bay region.
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.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Central Florida “Vets for Vets” Conduct Holiday Relief Effort for Area Veterans and their Families
ORLANDO –A grassroots group that recently organized to offer assistance to local veterans has started “Operation Holiday Relief,” an effort to collect food, clothing and toys for veterans and their families who are struggling during the downturned economy.
Central Florida Vets for Vets, a group of veterans who meet weekly at the Orlando Vet Center in downtown Orlando, are accepting donations through Dec. 15, according to John Johanson, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who helped organize the group.
“We’re collecting items that will be helpful in giving disadvantaged veterans and their families a holiday season where they know they’re appreciated,” said Johanson, who works with Rafiq Raza, a UCF graduate student and U.S. Army veteran who serves as an outreach specialist for the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Orlando Vet Center.
“Through this gesture, and other assistance, we can spread the word that there is support available to help them get back on track,” Johanson said.
Items accepted include non-perishable food, clothing, toys, baby supplies, personal hygiene products, and gift cards. Monetary donations cannot be accepted Johanson said, because Central Florida Vets for Vets has not yet received a non-profit status.
Johanson said the weekly meetings are designed to assemble a collective source of information that will help veterans through a multitude of issues, including finding jobs and homes, navigating VA programs and benefits, fixing relationships and dealing with post-deployment stress.
For more information about Central Florida Vets for Vets or their holiday drive, contact Johanson at 757-771-0598 or Raza at 407-857-2800.
Central Florida Vets for Vets, a group of veterans who meet weekly at the Orlando Vet Center in downtown Orlando, are accepting donations through Dec. 15, according to John Johanson, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who helped organize the group.
“We’re collecting items that will be helpful in giving disadvantaged veterans and their families a holiday season where they know they’re appreciated,” said Johanson, who works with Rafiq Raza, a UCF graduate student and U.S. Army veteran who serves as an outreach specialist for the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Orlando Vet Center.
“Through this gesture, and other assistance, we can spread the word that there is support available to help them get back on track,” Johanson said.
Items accepted include non-perishable food, clothing, toys, baby supplies, personal hygiene products, and gift cards. Monetary donations cannot be accepted Johanson said, because Central Florida Vets for Vets has not yet received a non-profit status.
Johanson said the weekly meetings are designed to assemble a collective source of information that will help veterans through a multitude of issues, including finding jobs and homes, navigating VA programs and benefits, fixing relationships and dealing with post-deployment stress.
For more information about Central Florida Vets for Vets or their holiday drive, contact Johanson at 757-771-0598 or Raza at 407-857-2800.
First Green Bank moves into unique new Mount Dora headquarters facility, open house scheduled Feb. 4
MOUNT DORA, Fla. – First Green Bank, which has bank facilities in Clermont, and is now in its unique new 12,000 square foot headquarters facility in Mount Dora at 18251 U.S. Hwy. 441, plans to host a public “Grand Green Opening Celebration” on Feb. 4.
Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said about 20,000 invitations to the open house will be sent to area residents. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m and will feature entertainment, food, and tours of the new headquarters building.
LaRoe said he expects a big turnout for the open house event.
First Green Bank’s new headquarters facility was designed and engineered as one of the most energy efficient buildings in Florida.
The facility is one of the first commercial buildings in Central Florida designed to exceed U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) most rigorous LEED Platinum Standard for energy efficiency, environmental quality, water conservation and use of sustainable building materials.
The USGBC recently named First Green Bank Central Florida’s Green Business of the Year.
“First Green Bank is a new kind of community bank that takes a conservative approach to environmental quality, good citizenship and personal service,” LaRoe said.
LaRoe worked closely with architects and engineers to design the facility, which employs cutting-edge technology to reduce energy needs for lighting, air conditioning and electrical power, durable construction materials drawn from renewable resources, and even an electrical recharge station for customers who drive electric cars.
Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said about 20,000 invitations to the open house will be sent to area residents. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m and will feature entertainment, food, and tours of the new headquarters building.
LaRoe said he expects a big turnout for the open house event.
First Green Bank’s new headquarters facility was designed and engineered as one of the most energy efficient buildings in Florida.
The facility is one of the first commercial buildings in Central Florida designed to exceed U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) most rigorous LEED Platinum Standard for energy efficiency, environmental quality, water conservation and use of sustainable building materials.
The USGBC recently named First Green Bank Central Florida’s Green Business of the Year.
“First Green Bank is a new kind of community bank that takes a conservative approach to environmental quality, good citizenship and personal service,” LaRoe said.
LaRoe worked closely with architects and engineers to design the facility, which employs cutting-edge technology to reduce energy needs for lighting, air conditioning and electrical power, durable construction materials drawn from renewable resources, and even an electrical recharge station for customers who drive electric cars.
Rhodes+Brito Architects Earn Three-Year Continuing Contract with Seminole County Schools
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Rhodes+Brito Architects in Orlando was recently awarded a three-year continuing contract from Seminole County Schools.
Ruffin Rhodes, co-founder and partner at Rhodes+Brito Architects, said the contract includes a wide variety of architectural design and construction planning projects that will arise over the term of the contract.
Rhodes+Brito Architects is a full-service architectural firm that opened its offices in downtown Orlando in 1996 to specialize in design of public facilities, including schools, airports and courthouses.
Ruffin Rhodes, co-founder and partner at Rhodes+Brito Architects, said the contract includes a wide variety of architectural design and construction planning projects that will arise over the term of the contract.
Rhodes+Brito Architects is a full-service architectural firm that opened its offices in downtown Orlando in 1996 to specialize in design of public facilities, including schools, airports and courthouses.
Ashton Woods Homes opens New Ready-to-Move-in Urban Loft with Outdoor Courtyard at Laureate Park at Lake Nona
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes recently opened a new maintenance free ready-to-move-in urban loft home priced from $260,331 at Laureate Park at Lake Nona, located on Lake Nona Blvd. and Veterans Way off Narcoossee Rd. in Southeast Orlando.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes, said the model urban loft home offers two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 1,703 square feet of living space with an outdoor courtyard.
In addition, two single-family ready-to-move-in homes are now under construction at Laureate Park at Lake Nona, and Ashton Woods plans to open both of those new homes in February/March, 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, said the model urban loft home offers two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 1,703 square feet of living space with an outdoor courtyard.
In addition, two single-family ready-to-move-in homes are now under construction at Laureate Park at Lake Nona, and Ashton Woods plans to open both of those new homes in February/March, 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.
Ashton Woods Homes opening three new ready to move in homes at The Landings in South Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes will have three ready-to-move-in single family homes complete at The Landings in South Tampa — one ready now and two more in early 2012.
Located off Interbay and Westshore Blvds., the ready-to-move-in homes, according Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, will range in size from 1,556 square feet of living space to 2,801 square feet priced from $224,900.
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.
Located off Interbay and Westshore Blvds., the ready-to-move-in homes, according Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, will range in size from 1,556 square feet of living space to 2,801 square feet priced from $224,900.
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.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Celebration Golf Management Leases Operations of Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita in Poinciana
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Celebration Golf Management, LLC (CGM) which currently owns or manages six golf clubs in the Central Florida area, has added a seventh to its crown: Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita, the massive active adult community Avatar is developing in Poinciana.
Gene Garrote, president of Celebration Golf Management, said Stonegate Golf Club, which features two 18-hole championship golf courses that rank among the area’s best, recently entered into a lease agreement with CGM to run the golf and food and beverage operations of its semi private club.
“The 7,000 yard Oak golf course designed by Ron Garl is bordered by hundred-year-old oak hammocks, streams and lakes within a 4,300 acre nature preserve,” Garrote said.
The Cypress golf course, originally designed by Joe Lee and recently modified by golf course architect George Clifton, spans 6,000 yards from the back tees with abundant water features, lakes and white sand bunkers.
Celebration Golf Management, LLC, which opened in 2004, now owns or manages Celebration Golf Club in Celebration, Kings Ridge Golf Club and Legends Golf Club in Clermont, The Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe in Windermere, Stoneybrook West Golf Club in Winter Garden, and Eagle Creek Golf Club in East Orlando, as well as Crockett Ridge Golf Club in Kingsport, Tenn., and the International Club in Myrtle Beach.
Gene Garrote, president of Celebration Golf Management, said Stonegate Golf Club, which features two 18-hole championship golf courses that rank among the area’s best, recently entered into a lease agreement with CGM to run the golf and food and beverage operations of its semi private club.
“The 7,000 yard Oak golf course designed by Ron Garl is bordered by hundred-year-old oak hammocks, streams and lakes within a 4,300 acre nature preserve,” Garrote said.
The Cypress golf course, originally designed by Joe Lee and recently modified by golf course architect George Clifton, spans 6,000 yards from the back tees with abundant water features, lakes and white sand bunkers.
Celebration Golf Management, LLC, which opened in 2004, now owns or manages Celebration Golf Club in Celebration, Kings Ridge Golf Club and Legends Golf Club in Clermont, The Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe in Windermere, Stoneybrook West Golf Club in Winter Garden, and Eagle Creek Golf Club in East Orlando, as well as Crockett Ridge Golf Club in Kingsport, Tenn., and the International Club in Myrtle Beach.
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